"From bear hugs to koala cuddles, hippo huddles to walrus wiggles, penguin pecks to porcupine prickles, there are a LOT of hugs to choose from. But the perfect hug may not be far-in fact, it might be right where you are! The ones at home, who love you the best, give the best hugs of all!"--

This fascinating foray into the natural world's plants and animals, and their namesakes, features hand-painted illustrations that capture such pairs as Chick and Chickpea, Cat and Catnip, Dog and Dogwood and Hedgehog and Hedgehog Cactus.

"A young girl celebrates her skin and what makes her unique"--

When a lazy bird hatching an egg wants a vacation, she asks Horton, the elephant, to sit on her egg--which he does through all sorts of hazards until he is rewarded for doing what he said he would.

"Journey with a solar bear who shines a light on the endangered species around the world, from 'ivory tusks and rhino's horn to tiny turtles not yet born' and 'pangolins with pinecone scales to orangutans and humpback whales.' Soon the reader is asked to join the cause with their own mighty roar in this hopeful love letter to planet Earth and those who inhabit it"--

Rhyming text illustrates that in a world where we share more similarities than differences, the power of empathy and kindness is universal.

"A clever, amusingly meta picture book with a wholesome message that teaches kids to love themselves just the way they are."--Provided by publisher.

"Mommy, daddy, sister, and even kitty are sleeping in, but our little toddler is about to change that with a pat, knock, clap, and bang! This energetic, rhythmic board book invites the reader to join in on the fun of waking everyone up to play"--

Curious George enjoys spring as he splashes in the rain, plays baseball, and watches baby animals explore with their parents.

"It's the '90s, baby! This adorable, iconic board book features everything from bucket hats to pagers, and plenty of '90s slang!"