(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay: A Children’s Picture Book
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
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
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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Dream Weaver: A Children’s Picture Book
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
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
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
In this wordless story, an ordinary day at the beach transforms into an unforgettable adventure.
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How Deep Is Your Love
A majestic picture book based on the Bee Gees’s classic love song
*While supplies last, books ordered through the website will include a bookplate SIGNED by J.L. Meyer!
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How Did Humans Go Extinct?
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
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
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
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
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
A beautifully illustrated picture book that gives parents a way to discuss marijuana with children without encouraging them to use it.
Lean on Me
Bill Withers’s classic anthem to friendship lives on in this moving children’s picture book adaptation
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Little John Crow
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.
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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 First 8-Book Bundle
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)!
LyricPop Full 16-Book Set!
For a limited time, purchase the full set of our LyricPop series of children’s picture books: 16 books for just $100 (plus shipping)!
LyricPop Second 8-Book Bundle
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
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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Music Is in Everything
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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My Dog Romeo
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.
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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.
Ricardo Cortés Parents Package
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!
Ricardo Cortés Plant Bundle
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
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.
Shiny Happy People: A Children’s Picture Book
R.E.M.’s hit song is brought to life in this joyful picture book celebrating friendship and togetherness
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Stay Positive Limited Edition Preorder Package
With their new picture book Stay Positive—based on their signature song of the same name—The Hold Steady welcomes a new generation to the “Unified Scene.”
This LIMITED EDITION PACKAGE for Stay Positive includes a copy of the book signed by the band, a custom Stay Positive water bottle, and a sticker sheet.
This page is for the LIMITED EDITION PACKAGE of Stay Positive with a custom water bottle and sticker sheet. To order Stay Positive without the bottle and sticker sheet, Click here
All preorders will ship on or before October 1, 2024.
Strawberry Swing: A Children’s Picture Book
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
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.
Where Is My Mind?: A Children’s Picture Book
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
A gorgeous and hilarious picture book about the most unusual breakfast two sisters ever ate.
Forthcoming Titles
Cocoa the Tour Dog
Forthcoming: 6/4/24
#1 best-selling reggae artist Stick Figure and #1 New York Times best-selling author Adam Mansbach team up for a sweet, funny children’s picture book about a real-life rescue dog turned worldwide icon
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Stay Positive
Forthcoming: 10/1/24
The Hold Steady’s beloved song of stick-to-itiveness and positivity is adapted into a beautiful children’s book about the social life of a humble armadillo.
Note: This page is for the regular edition of Stay Positive. To order the limited edition package, featuring the custom water bottle and sticker sheet, click here.
For a $30 SIGNED copy of the book, please select “SIGNED BY THE BAND” in the drop-down menu below and click “ADD TO CART.” Or for an unsigned book at its regular price, please select “Unsigned.”
Now available for preorder. All preorders will ship on or before October 1, 2024.
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