In this tender, beautifully illustrated story, two moth caterpillar friends navigate the big feelings of metamorphosis together, offering a reassuring celebration of growing up, letting go, and holding tight to what truly matters.

Ernest and Moe are in the final stage of their caterpillar lives. But Ernest does not want to turn into a moth—he likes things just as they are. With patience and empathy, Moe eases Ernest’s anxieties and explains that everything in nature transforms, and that change is their destiny, too. When Ernest emerges from his cocoon, he realizes that they are only different on the outside, and that one thing will never change: their friendship. 

Perfect for children experiencing transitions of any kind, this comforting read-aloud gently supports conversations around big feelings and will resonate with anyone seeking a life-affirming story about courage, growth, and the constancy of true friendship.

Lush, mixed-media illustrations bring Ernest and Moe’s world to life with a timeless, classic feel, and fascinating facts about moths can be found at the back of the book.

A celebration of the special connection that exists between a young child and their comfort stuffed animal.

Follow a little boy as he gradually outgrows the need for the constant presence for his comforting companion–a stuffed green dinosaur. But as the stuffed animal narrates, none of us grow out of loving our favorite toys, and, perhaps, they never stop loving us back. When you need a loving hug, or a cuddle of reassurance, or just someone to play with, fuzzy creatures big and small, short and tall, will always be your friend.

Alfred the possum, who plays dead, and Sophia the armadillo, who rolls up in a ball, stand in for shy or anxious humans whose discomfort keeps them from fitting in. Jennifer Black Reinhardt has cast animals with defense mechanisms as characters to tell an imaginative, endearing story about learning to make friends by mastering fear and shyness. Alfred and Sofia open up to each other and go on to help other creatures who have social difficulties by practicing patience, forgiveness, and friendship—tools for overcoming the barriers that keep us from connecting with others. An author’s note lists real animals and their defensive behaviors.

Ethel was old. She was fat. She was black. She was white. And she was very set in her ways – until the day she turned blue. Ethel, with the help of her friend Fluffy, learns to appreciate the wonders of the world, without losing who she is in the process.

At once funny and informative, Yaks Yak presents animals acting out the verbs made from their names. Illustrations rich in comic details show hogs hogging, slugs slugging, and other spirited creatures demonstrating homographs, words with different meanings that are spelled and pronounced the same. A chart listing the words, their meanings, and their history is included. Ideal for sharing, this book offers a sprightly and fanciful introduction to a fun form of wordplay.