(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay
Otis Redding and Steve Cropper’s timeless ode to never-ending days is given fresh new life in this heartwarming picture book.
Subject: Children's
African: A Children’s Picture Book
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
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
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
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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Humble and Kind
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.
I Am a Promise
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
Bob Marley’s first and most famous son, Ziggy, extends his devotion to youth with his debut children’s book.
*While supplies last, books ordered through the Akashic Books website will include a bookplate SIGNED by Ziggy Marley!
It’s Just a Plant: A Children’s Story About Marijuana, Updated Edition
A beautifully illustrated picture book that gives parents a way to discuss marijuana with children without encouraging them to use it.
*While supplies last, books ordered through the website will be SIGNED by Ricardo Cortés.
Liza Jane & the Dragon
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.
LyricPop 8-Book Bundle
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
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
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
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
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
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, You Have to Eat
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
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
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
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?
A beautifully illustrated children’s history of hip-hop, from a progressive/idealistic perspective.
What Is Punk?
A wonderfully illustrated children’s history of punk rock, from a progressive/idealistic perspective.
The Worst Breakfast
A gorgeous and hilarious picture book about the most unusual breakfast two sisters ever ate.
Forthcoming Titles
The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy): A Children’s Picture Book
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.
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Dream Weaver: A Children’s Picture Book
Forthcoming: 6/1/21
Gary Wright’s hit song is reimagined as a fantastical picture book to delight dreamers of all ages.
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I Will Survive: A Children’s Picture Book
Forthcoming: 6/1/21
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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Strawberry Swing: A Children’s Picture Book
Forthcoming: 6/1/21
Coldplay’s warm and infectious hit song “Strawberry Swing” finds a perfect vessel in this gentle picture book for children.
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Where Is My Mind?: A Children’s Picture Book
Forthcoming: 6/1/21
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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My Dog Romeo
Forthcoming: 7/27/21
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.
Now available for preorder. All preorders will ship on or before July 27, 2021.
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Grand Isle
Forthcoming: 9/7/21
In this wordless story, an ordinary day at the beach transforms into an unforgettable adventure.
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Good Times Roll: A Children’s Picture Book
Forthcoming: 10/5/21
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.
Now available for preorder. All preorders will ship on or before October 5, 2021.
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How Did Humans Go Extinct?
Forthcoming: 10/19/21
Ten million years from now, dinosaurs are long forgotten—but the exhibits on humans are pretty cool.
Now available for preorder. All preorders will ship on or before October 19, 2021.
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Little John Crow
Forthcoming: 11/2/21
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.
Now available for preorder. All preorders will ship on or before November 2, 2021.
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Music Is in Everything
Forthcoming: 11/2/21
A picture book based on Ziggy Marley’s popular song celebrating music’s many forms, from the sounds of ocean waves to laugher in the family kitchen.
Now available for preorder. All preorders will ship on or before November 2, 2021.
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