Subject: Children's

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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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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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 six-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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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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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 8-Book Bundle

By: Akashic Books

For a limited time, purchase a set of all 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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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.

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.

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.

The Worst Breakfast

By: China Miéville and Zak Smith

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

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(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay

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

Forthcoming: 3/2/21

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

Humble and Kind

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

Forthcoming: 3/2/21

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.

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

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

Forthcoming: 6/1/21

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