1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Mo Willems, #1 New York Times best-selling creator and three-time Caldecott Honoree, presents the 20th anniversary edition of the book that started it all: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, now featuring an exclusive board game!

Finally, a book you can say "no" to!

When the Bus Driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place—a pigeon! But you've never met a pigeon like this one before. As the Pigeon pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, readers answer back and decide his fate.

Mo Willems' hilarious picture book was awarded a 2004 Caldecott Honor and has been inducted into the Picture Book Hall of Fame. Now, twenty years later, readers can amp up the fun in an all-new board game featuring the Pigeon! Players drive their bus pieces around town. The first player to get to the Bus Depot wins, but remember—don't let the Pigeon drive the bus!

Say “No!” to all the Pigeon books!

• The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
• Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
• The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
• The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
• The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!

For Mo’ amazing books, check out these other great series:

• Knuffle Bunny
• Elephant & Piggie
• Unlimited Squirrels

Get ready for the bedtime with Night, Night, Dinosaur, the fourth title in the successful Night, Night series by Priddy Books.

Young children will love meeting the sleepy dinosaurs in this calming board book. See the playful dinos get ready for bed, then turn the shaped pages and watch them gently fall to sleep. Perfect for settling your little one into bed and ending with your own, quiet, "Night, night."

In the evening sky, the golden sun slips away.
Sleepy Dino looks for her den. She’s had a busy day.
Stego settles in the grass, ready for lots of rest.
Raptor prefers to curl up tight, inside her little nest.

With irresistibly sweet illustrations and a magical sky of glow-in-the-dark stars, Night Night Dinosaur is the perfect way to end the day.

Making Mom feel loved is as easy as A-B-C with this sweet board book that fosters social emotional development—the perfect gift!

A is for adoring—we love our moms so much.
B is for the beauty of mom's soft, gentle touch.
C is for cheerleader—mom is always there for you.

Learn your ABCs while celebrating Mom with this irresistibly illustrated board book that's part of the bestselling Books of Kindness series.

Featuring an adorable cast of animal characters and showcasing everyday moments of love between mother and child, this rhyming board book is a great tool for fostering social emotional development. And with shiny foil on the cover, it's the perfect gift for Mom!

Look for ABCs of Kindness, ABCs of Love, 123s of Kindness, 123s of Thankfulness, Happiness Is a Rainbow, and Friendship Is Forever to complete the set!

From the creator of Maisy, a joyful picture book with a gentle environmental message finds four insect friends in search of a good place to live.

Bee, Ladybug, Beetle, and Dragonfly are looking for somewhere to live. And each has a different want: Bee loves flowers, Ladybug prefers leaves, Beetle is fond of dead wood, and Dragonfly likes ponds. But every time they find what seems like the perfect spot—with beautiful flowers, a tiny pond, some dead wood, or gorgeous green leaves—they discover it’s underfoot, near traffic, or otherwise not safe. Will these four friends ever find a good place? Lucy Cousins brings her bold artwork and endearing characters to an inviting story that leads to a dazzling conclusion, showing children that even in an urban environment, encouraging wildlife and natural ecosystems can create a healthy and beautiful habitat for all of us.

A little girl makes sure she walks out of the barbershop rocking the fabulous hair style she chooses.

Learn the importance of speaking up for what you want through this fun and empowering picture book.

When a little girl walks into her local barbershop, she knows she wants the flyest, freshest fade on the block! But there are so many beautiful hairstyles to choose from, and the clients and her mother suggest them all: parts, perms, frizzy fros, dye jobs, locs, and even cornrows!

But this little girl stays true to herself and makes sure she leaves the shop feeling on top with the look she picks!

Author Shauntay Grant's sweet, rhyming story encourages young girls to be self-confident and celebrates the many shapes and forms Black hair can take. Through their stunning illustrations, Kitt Thomas is able to bring life and movement to the versatile styles featured in this book.

For dog lovers young and old, this sweet and fun story celebrates the relationship between a young girl and her four-legged best friend.

I Don't Have a Dog is all about... having a dog! In this great read-aloud picture book, a young girl insists she doesn't have a dog, but instead an alarm clock, a vacuum cleaner, a home security system, and even a homework excuse. Filled with delightful illustrations, this fun and creative story explores all the reasons why dogs are known as our best friends.

Look for the companion book, I Don't Have a Cat.

This heartwarming and inspirational book features two adorable dogs who share some tips on how to stay present and positive.

Hucky and Buzz are canine best friends who share thoughts, emotions, moods, and feelings that will resonate with every young child. In this sweet and simple book, readers can learn how to boost their confidence, positivity, and self-belief. Featuring the creators' own adorable dogs, and brought to life with Emma Dodd's enchanting illustrations, this is a gem of a guide for how kids can lead a healthy and happy life.

In this lyrical picture book by Kim Rogers (Wichita), with illustrations by Boston Globe-Horn Book Honoree Julie Flett (Cree-Métis), Becca watches her grandma create, play, and dance--and she knows that she wants to be just like Grandma.

Becca loves spending time with Grandma. Every time Becca says, "Let me try," Grandma shows her how to make something beautiful.

Whether they are beading moccasins, dancing like the most beautiful butterflies, or practicing basketball together, Becca knows that, more than anything, she wants to be just like Grandma.

And as the two share their favorite activities, Becca discovers something surprising about Grandma.

Features an author's note and glossary.

Ally Baby Can is a rhyming paper-over-board picture book series that introduces allyship and activism to tiny changemakers!

In Ally Baby Can: Be an Eco-Activist, readers will learn effective ways to save our best friends: humanity, wildlife, and planet earth. Ally Baby Can models how young kids can stand up for our planet, and all who live here, and make environmentally friendly choices.

Extensive back matter includes important guidelines for action, a kid-friendly reading list, and other helpful resources for baby and you.

It is never too early to learn about ways to change our world.

Young readers will love to lift the large flaps and meet the adorable baby animals on each page of this engaging book! Bright, bold, colorful artwork introduces children to a kitten, a puppy, a bear cub, and more animals in the flower garden, the forest, and other locations. A simple prompt on each page encourages readers to figure out "Who is hiding behind the flowers?" or "Who is hiding in the mountains?" while offering a visual clue to the animal's identity. This hands-on, interactive book features sturdy board pages that are just right for toddlers.