(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay: A Children’s Picture Book

By: Otis Redding (song lyrics), Steve Cropper (song lyrics) and Kaitlyn Shea O'Connor (illustrator)

Otis Redding and Steve Cropper’s timeless ode to never-ending days is given fresh new life in this heartwarming picture book.

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The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy): A Children’s Picture Book

By: Paul Simon (song lyrics) and Keith Henry Brown (illustrator)

Paul Simon’s groovy anthem to New York City provides a joyful basis for this live-for-the-day picture book.

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African: A Children’s Picture Book

By: Peter Tosh (song lyrics) and Rachel Moss (illustrator)

A beautiful children’s picture book featuring the lyrics of Peter Tosh’s global classic celebrating children of African descent.

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The Bear Who Wasn’t There: And the Fabulous Forest

By: Oren Lavie and Wolf Erlbruch

A magical, lyrical picture book debut from acclaimed composer and playwright Oren Lavie, illustrated by beloved German illustrator Wolf Erlbruch.

Don’t Stop: A Children’s Picture Book

By: Christine McVie (song lyrics) and Nusha Ashjaee (illustrator)

McVie’s classic song about keeping one’s chin up and rolling with life’s punches is beautifully adapted to an uplifting children’s book.

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Dream Weaver: A Children’s Picture Book

By: Gary Wright (song lyrics) and Rob Sayegh Jr. (illustrator)

Gary Wright’s hit song is reimagined as a fantastical picture book to delight dreamers of all ages.

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Good Times Roll: A Children’s Picture Book

By: Ric Ocasek (song lyrics) and Rob Sayegh Jr. (illustrator)

Ric Ocasek’s rock and roll classic, “Good Times Roll”—one of the Cars’ greatest hit songs—leaps off the page in this exhilarating picture book.

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Good Vibrations: A Children’s Picture Book

By: Mike Love (song lyrics), Brian Wilson (song lyrics) and Paul Hoppe (illustrator)

Mike Love and Brian Wilson’s world-famous song, gloriously illustrated by Paul Hoppe, will bring smiles to the faces of children and parents alike.

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Grand Isle

By: Kate Samworth

In this wordless story, an ordinary day at the beach transforms into an unforgettable adventure.

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How Did Humans Go Extinct?

By: Johnny Marciano and Paul Hoppe (illustrator)

Let’s learn about the most mystifying species to ever walk the Earth!

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Humble and Kind: A Children’s Picture Book

By: Lori McKenna (song lyrics) and Katherine Blackmore (illustrator)

Award-winning songwriter Lori McKenna’s iconic song—as popularized by Tim McGraw—is the perfect basis for a picture book that celebrates family and togetherness.

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I Am a Promise

By: Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce, Ashley Rousseau and Rachel Moss (illustrator)

An inspiring children’s picture book about the indomitable spirit of Jamaican eight-time Olympic medal winner Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce.

I Love You Too

By: Ziggy Marley

Bob Marley’s first and most famous son, Ziggy, extends his devotion to youth with his debut children’s book.

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I Will Survive: A Children’s Picture Book

By: Dino Fekaris (song lyrics), Frederick J. Perren (song lyrics) and Kaitlyn Shea O'Connor (illustrator)

Dino Fekaris and Frederick J. Perren’s disco hit sensation “I Will Survive”—popularized by Gloria Gaynor—comes to life as an empowering picture book featuring an alien princess living life on her own terms.

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It’s Just a Plant: A Children’s Story About Marijuana, Updated Edition

By: Ricardo Cortés

A beautifully illustrated picture book that gives parents a way to discuss marijuana with children without encouraging them to use it.

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Little John Crow

By: Ziggy Marley, Orly Marley and Gordon Rowe

After being abandoned by his animal friends, Little John Crow must come to terms with what it means to be part of a community when you are a vulture.

*While supplies last, books ordered through the Akashic Books website will include a bookplate SIGNED by Ziggy Marley!

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Liza Jane & the Dragon

By: Laura Lippman and Kate Samworth

New York Times best-selling author Laura Lippman’s picture book debut offers a timely parable about family values, a little girl, and a dragon.

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LyricPop First 8-Book Bundle

By: Akashic Books

For a limited time, purchase a set of the first 8 titles in our LyricPop series of children’s picture books for just $50 (plus shipping)!

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LyricPop Full 16-Book Set!

By: Akashic Books

For a limited time, purchase the full set of our LyricPop series of children’s picture books: 16 books for just $100 (plus shipping)!

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LyricPop Second 8-Book Bundle

By: Akashic Books

For a limited time, purchase a set of the second 8 titles in our LyricPop series of children’s picture books for just $50 (plus shipping)!

Move the Crowd: A Children’s Picture Book

By: Eric Barrier (song lyrics), William Griffin (song lyrics) and Kirk Parrish (illustrator)

Innovative illustrator Kirk Parrish brings the iconic song “Move the Crowd” to life for the first time as a children’s picture book.

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My Dog Romeo

By: Ziggy Marley and Ag Jatkowska (illustrator)

Ziggy Marley’s ode to his four-legged friend Romeo becomes a picture book that is sure to touch the hearts of dog lovers everywhere.

*While supplies last, books ordered through the Akashic Books website will include a bookplate SIGNED by Ziggy Marley!

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Party: A Mystery

By: Jamaica Kincaid and Ricardo Cortés

A beautifully illustrated story of three girls caught up in the most curious of mysteries.

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Respect: A Children’s Picture Book

By: Otis Redding (song lyrics) and Rachel Moss (illustrator)

Otis Redding’s classic song “Respect”—as popularized by Aretha Franklin—becomes an empowering picture book exploring the concept of mutual respect through the eyes of a young girl.

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Ricardo Cortés “My First Five Books” Bundle

By: Ricardo Cortés

For a limited time, purchase the “My First Five Books” Ricardo Cortés bundle—Go the Fuck to Sleep, It’s Just a Plant, Party: A Mystery, Sea Creatures from the Sky, and A Secret History of Coffee, Coca & Cola—for 30% off list price.

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Ricardo Cortés Parents Package

By: Ricardo Cortés

The parents’ classics It’s Just a Plant and Go the F**k to Sleep can now be bought together for a total of 30% off!

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Ricardo Cortés Plant Bundle

By: Ricardo Cortés

Ricardo Cortés’s classic books It’s Just a Plant and A Secret History of Coffee, Coca & Cola can now be bought together for a total of 30% off!

Sea Creatures from the Sky

By: Ricardo Cortés

A touching, beautifully illustrated story of a misunderstood shark, and its quest to understand the world both above and below the sea.

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Seriously, Just Go to Sleep

By: Adam Mansbach and Ricardo Cortés

The children’s version of the #1 New York Times best-selling classic!

Seriously, You Have to Eat

By: Adam Mansbach and Owen Brozman

The 100% kid-friendly, G-rated version of the New York Times best-selling parents’ book, You Have to F**king Eat.

Strawberry Swing: A Children’s Picture Book

By: Coldplay (song lyrics) and Mitch Miller (illustrator)

Coldplay’s warm and infectious hit song “Strawberry Swing” finds a perfect vessel in this gentle picture book for children.

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These Boots Are Made for Walkin’: A Children’s Picture Book

By: Lee Hazlewood (song lyrics) and Rachel Moss (illustrator)

Lee Hazlewood’s tough-talkin’ hit song (popularized by Nancy Sinatra) is adapted into a playful children’s book about the inner life of a jealous cat.

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We Got the Beat: A Children’s Picture Book

By: Charlotte Caffey (song lyrics) and Kaitlyn Shea O'Connor (illustrator)

An exuberant celebration of dance and play in picture book form, based on Charlotte Caffey’s joyful classic made famous by the Go-Go’s.

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We’re Not Gonna Take It: A Children’s Picture Book

By: Dee Snider (song lyrics) and Margaret McCartney (illustrator)

This picture book of Dee Snider’s classic song of empowerment and self-determination will strike a chord with kids everywhere.

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What Is Hip-Hop?

By: Anny Yi and Eric Morse

A beautifully illustrated children’s history of hip-hop, from a progressive/idealistic perspective.

What Is Punk?

By: Eric Morse and Anny Yi

A wonderfully illustrated children’s history of punk rock, from a progressive/idealistic perspective.

Where Is My Mind?: A Children’s Picture Book

By: Black Francis (song lyrics) and Alex Eben Meyer (illustrator)

Black Francis’s cult classic song from Pixies’ album Surfer Rosa is brought to life as a whimsical adventure story in this vibrant picture book.

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The Worst Breakfast

By: China Miéville and Zak Smith

A gorgeous and hilarious picture book about the most unusual breakfast two sisters ever ate.

Music Is in Everything

By: Ziggy Marley and Ag Jatkowska (illustrator)

Forthcoming: 10/11/22

A picture book based on Ziggy Marley’s popular song celebrating music’s many forms, from the sounds of ocean waves to laughter in the family kitchen.

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Shiny Happy People: A Children’s Picture Book

By: R.E.M. (song lyrics by) and Paul Hoppe (illustrator)

Forthcoming: 11/1/22

R.E.M.’s hit song is brought to life in this joyful picture book celebrating friendship and togetherness

Now available for preorder. All preorders will ship on or before November 1, 2022.

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