Rocky Pond Books

Emotions can be unruly, as kids will discover in this funny, conversation-starting book by the bestselling illustrator of Ordinary People Change the World. Tommy?s favorite toy is missing, and so is...

A very nervous ostrich pushes past her anxiety in this funny, endearing picture book by the author/illustrator of Bodies Are Cool (co-written with her sister). When Opal the ostrich is anxious, her...

Follow the story of a child from babyhood to parenthood in this moving book about family connections, time, and opposites?a lyrical classic in the making from the acclaimed illustrator of the #1 New...

An intense, beautiful debut about the power of finding your voice and sharing your story after trauma. Perfect for fans of Nina LaCour and Kathleen Glasgow. Seventeen-year-old Virginia makes bad...

This fictional biography of Batman launches the exciting start of the Stories Change the World series from Brad Meltzer and Chris Eliopoulos, the team behind the New York Times bestselling Ordinary...

The late Civil Rights activist and Congressman John Lewis is the 29th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9. This book spotlights John Lewis, known for...

This fictional biography of Superman launches the exciting start of the Stories Change the World series from Brad Meltzer and Chris Eliopoulos, the team behind the New York Times bestselling Ordinary...

I hope this book inspires you to overcome challenges and make a positive difference in the world, ?Prominent autistic American scientist and animal behaviorist Temple Grandin, 30th hero in this New...

This fictional biography of Wonder Woman is the exciting new addition to the Stories Change the World series from Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos, the team behind the New York Times...

Fans of Jon Klassen and Oliver Jeffers will love this mischievously funny read-aloud from award-winning author/illustrator Jon Agee Mysterious noises keep waking up the Wimbledon family. "That's very...

By the author of Click, Clack, Moo and the illustrator of The Lost House, here is an utterly endearing story about venturing out of your comfort zone and overcoming anxiety to help a friend. Lawrence...

In this sneaky, silly picture book for fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen, an intrepid?but not so clever?space explorer is certain he?s found the only living thing on Mars A young astronaut is...

With the wit and read-aloud appeal of Peter Brown?s Children Make Terrible Pets and William Steig?s Pete?s a Pizza, this funny, fierce picture book teaches kids just what it takes to be a great lion...

This award-winning, exuberant picture book demonstrating self-love and celebrating body diversity is now available in Spanish Mi cuerpo, tu cuerpo en nada son iguales, pero hay algo muy cierto: LOS...

A dad and daughter take pretending to an adorable extreme in this funny book that's perfect for Father's Day. It?s easy to be a tree. Just pretend your arms are branches, your body is a trunk, and...

From the author-illustrator of The Book of Mistakes comes a gorgeous picture book about caring for your own heart and living with kindness and empathy. My heart is a window. My heart is a slide. My...

A stray dog stumbles upon the gift of friendship -- and maybe even the promise of home -- while wandering the delight-filled night market in Taipei. While resting on a stoop, Gogo smells something...

By the bestselling author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, this is Michael Pollan's ingenious companion book about the surprising and close relationship between people and plants. In this entertaining...

This endearing picture book about making the most of any situation is also a heartfelt and meaningful portrait of houselessness that?s just right for young children. Sometimes it?s hard to stay...

A Jewish boy?s bravery and kindness are tested after an antisemitic attack on his middle school in this rousing novel-in-verse. Ever since twelve-year-old Josh Kline found an antisemitic note in his...

In this exhilaratingly original novel, a fantastical theatre and its troupe perform a young girl?s dreams, until nightmares take over. Will one devoted stagehand be able to bring joy back into the...

With hints of magic and plenty of adventure, this seaside story of siblings on a hunt for treasure is just right for fans of The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers. Not many kids have an island in...

The first picture book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub, this joyous and inventive read-aloud will inspire kids to see ordinary objects in a whole new way. Some people think hats are fancy things...

A comforting and useful resource for anyone who?s struggling emotionally and looking for help?from the nation?s leading community-based nonprofit that addresses the needs of those living with mental...