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Amicus Ink creates engaging board and picture books that spark curiosity, play, and growth.
New Titles pg. 4–7
Backlist pg. 11–13
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Backlist pg. 16–21
THE DAY OF STOLEN BICYCLES
AUTHOR: MARIA TESTA
ILLUSTRATOR: WARREN BONETT
PAGE COUNT: 32
TRIM: 10" x 9.5"
AGE RANGE: 7–11
When Sam realizes his home in the park is being bulldozed, his teacher, Ms. Lee, goes with him to the park to save what they can. A powerful, moving story of a young homeless boy that highlights the personal impact of being unhoused and the effects of poverty.
A RIVER OF WIND
AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR: GINNY NEIL
PAGE COUNT: 32
TRIM: 9" x 9"
AGE RANGE: 6–9
Soar with geese. Float with spiderlings. Ride the jet stream with butterflies. In this lyrical nonfiction poem, readers will gain an appreciation for nature while learning how wind brings changes of weather, carries migrating animals, and helps spread seeds. Science-themed back matter compares distances that wind can carry things and includes an experiment.
SPRING 2026 A SPEEDY LITTLE CHEETAH
AUTHOR: TORY CHRISTIE
ILLUSTRATOR: LUCIANA NAVARRO POWELL
PAGE COUNT: 32
TRIM: 10" x 9.5" AGE RANGE: 4–8
In Africa, a speedy cheetah chases a gazelle. Where is her place on the big blue Earth? Starting with a baby cheetah in Africa, this richly illustrated poem illuminates a unique geographical perspective, showcasing the African savanna environment. Take in ever-widening views from grasslands and hills to bustling city streets, with animals on the great migration. Back matter includes a glossary of African animals and geographical terms.
“Good first steps toward fostering understanding of a vital notion.”
— Kirkus Reviews
BIG BLUE EARTH
AUTHOR: TORY CHRISTIE
ILLUSTRATOR: LUCIANA NAVARRO POWELL
PAGE COUNT: 32
TRIM: 10" x 9.5"
AGE RANGE: 4–8
Where is your place on the big blue Earth? This richly illustrated series illuminates unique geographical perspectives. Starting with close-ups on one animal, the ever-widening views show areas from forest to village, city to state, country, continent, and ocean, and finally the planet in space. Includes a map labeling places shown. Perfect for inspiring young minds to think big, these picture books also support C3 standards for geography related to maps, culture, and environment.
ROUND PANDA HARDCOVER
LITTLE ROUND PANDA PAPERBACK 9781681529257
SPRING 2026
BETSY-TACY FOR SMALL CHILDREN
AUTHOR: MAUD HART LOVELACE
ILLUSTRATOR: LOIS LENSKI
PAGE COUNT: 24
TRIM: 8" x 8"
AGE RANGE: 4–8
In this beautifully adapted picture book, the beloved characters from Maud Hart Lovelace ’s classic Betsy-Tacy series are introduced to a new generation of readers. With warmth, humor, and timeless charm, Betsy-Tacy for Small Children follows the blossoming friendship between imaginative Betsy and shy Tacy. With Lois Lenski’s original illustrations lovingly colorized, this edition is a perfect first chapter in a lifelong love of the Betsy-Tacy stories.
“The stories are timeless and well worth reading aloud to children or making available for kids who are beginning to read chapter books on their own.” — Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
ALICE ALONE
AUTHOR JESSICA SHAW
ILLUSTRATOR : OLGA HERRERA
FORMAT : HARDCOVER
PAGE COUNT 32
TRIM 9" x 9"
AGE RANGE : 4–8
ISBN : 9798889880141
PRICE $18.99
“Being alone is fun—until it isn’t. This emotionally satisfying story will reassure children with multiple siblings that they’re vital to their family’s happy dynamic.”
— Kirkus Reviews
EVERYTHING A DRUM
AUTHOR SARAH WARREN
ILLUSTRATOR : CAMILA CARROSSINE
PAGE COUNT 24
TRIM 9" x 9"
AGE RANGE : 2–5
HC ISBN 9781681527499
PB ISBN : 9781681528694
HC PRICE : $17.99
PB PRICE : $11.99
“Each spread features drum sounds for readers to imitate, while Warren’s steady verse, written from the adults’ point of view, suits itself to hand-clapping or toe-tapping. Carrossine’s textural, scribbly-style illustrations depict an expressive family whose faces radiate joy, making this an inviting endorsement of creative, musical play.”
— Publishers Weekly
THE GLORIOUS FOREST THAT FIRE BUILT
AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR : GINNY NEIL
PAGE COUNT 32
TRIM 9" x 9"
AGE RANGE : 6–9
HC ISBN 9781681529004
PB ISBN : 9781681529318
HC PRICE : $18.99
PB PRICE : $12.00
“Fire is often seen as a terribly destructive force, but author/illustrator Ginny Neil offers another perspective. This is a compelling book told from a unique point of view—from that of the fire, forest, and its many inhabitants. A great addition to elementary school classrooms, especially science ones.”
— Seattle Book Review Blueberry Award, 2023 Eureka! Honor Award, 2023
CRANE & CRANE
AUTHOR LINDA JOY
SINGLETON
ILLUSTRATOR : RICHARD SMYTHE FORMAT : HARDCOVER PAGE COUNT 32
TRIM 9" x 9"
AGE RANGE : 4–8
ISBN : 9781681524085
PRICE $17.99
DADDY CUDDLE
AUTHOR KATE MAYES
ILLUSTRATOR : SARA ACTON FORMAT : HARDCOVER
PAGE COUNT 32
TRIM 8.75" x 8.75"
AGE RANGE : 2–5
ISBN : 9781681521930
PRICE $17.99
Young Bunny rises early, eager to start the day, but will Daddy ever wake up? The brief text lets the watercolor illustrations carry the story in this picture book that beautifully captures the joys and trials of an energetic child and a tired father. Perfect to read for Father’s Day with little ones on your lap.
EXTRAORDINARY ORDINARY ELLA
AUTHOR AMBER HENDRICKS
ILLUSTRATOR : LUCIANA NAVARRO POWELL FORMAT : HARDCOVER PAGE COUNT : 32
TRIM 9.25" x 8.25"
AGE RANGE : 4–8
ISBN 9781681525020
PRICE $17.99
Ella is extraordinary. Extraordinarily ordinary, that is.
Not graceful like Carmen or musical like Kenji, Ella is determined to prove herself at the school talent show.
But when every attempt to find a talent falls flat and her own ordinary acts of kindness steal the show, Ella discovers just how extraordinary ordinary can be!
THE EVERYBODY CLUB
AUTHORS NANCY LOEWEN & LINDA HAYEN
ILLUSTRATOR : YANA ZYBINA
FORMAT : HARDCOVER
PAGE COUNT 24
TRIM 8.5" x 11"
AGE RANGE : 4–8
ISBN : 9798889880042
PRICE $17.99
“The story, based on a real club started by Hayen’s late daughter, presents rhymes that are simple, engaging, and fun—and the overall message of how great it feels to be inclusive is sweet without ever feeling cloying. A well-illustrated work with a wonderful moral about finding joy in accepting others.”
— Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
THE GREAT COOKIE KERFUFFLE
AUTHOR JESSICA SHAW
ILLUSTRATOR : PAULINE GREGORY
PAGE COUNT 32
TRIM 9" x 9"
AGE RANGE : 4–8
HC ISBN 9781681527536
PB ISBN : 9781681528601
HC PRICE : $18.99
PB PRICE : $12.00
“In this lively Aesopian counting book, bright, zany pictures and bouncy text give 3- to 7-year-olds the chance to practice their numbers. The tranquility of a “friendly, little” farm is shattered by an apple of discord—in this case, a cookie—that falls from a child’s lunch bag.” — Wall Street Journal
2024 Mathical Book Prize PreK Honor Award 2026 Pennsylvania One Book Selection
GROW
AUTHOR CYNTHIA PLATT
ILLUSTRATOR : OLIVIA HOLDEN FORMAT : HARDCOVER
PAGE COUNT 32
TRIM 9.25" x 8.25" AGE RANGE : 4–8
ISBN : 9781681522395
PRICE $17.99
A young girl’s seed of an idea to clean up an abandoned inner city lot grows into something big when neighbors work together to create a garden full of color and life.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BELLY BUTTON! I’VE GOT A TAIL!
AUTHOR KALLI DAKOS
ILLUSTRATOR : LUCIANA NAVARRO POWELL
PAGE COUNT : 24
TRIM 9" x 9"
AGE RANGE : 2–5
HC ISBN 9781681527512
PB ISBN : 9781681528687
HC PRICE : $16.99
PB PRICE : $11.99
An exuberant child celebrates being one year older, calling out body parts from head to toe that have grown since their last birthday. A delightful picture book to read with toddlers and preschoolers growing up.
AUTHOR JULIE MURPHY
ILLUSTRATOR : HANNAH TOLSON
FORMAT : HARDCOVER
PAGE COUNT 32
TRIM 10" x 9.5"
AGE RANGE : 4–8
ISBN : 9781681525013
PRICE $17.99
From dolphins with tails that spin to a viper whose tail looks like a spider, animals from around the world describe how their tails help them survive. Covering adaptations to desert, ocean, forest, and arctic habitats, this narrative nonfiction picture book highlights the diversity of the animal world.
JUST MY STYLE
AUTHOR JULIE MURPHY
ILLUSTRATOR : HANNAH TOLSON FORMAT : HARDCOVER
COUNT : 32
10" x 9.5"
RANGE : 4–8
Animals around the world describe unique features of their feet and how they use them. From webbed feet to sticky feet, hooved feet to bright blue feet, young readers are introduced to animal adaptations in this nonfiction picture book.
AUTHORS DIANE Z. SHORE & JESSICA ALEXANDER
ILLUSTRATOR : KELLY CANBY FORMAT : HARDCOVER PAGE COUNT 32
TRIM 9" x 10"
RANGE : 4–8
: 9781681522029
$17.99
On the way to the hair salon, young Anna imagines herself in a myriad of different hairstyles—and life styles—until finally, she decides that being herself is the best choice.
I’VE GOT EYES!
AUTHOR JULIE MURPHY
ILLUSTRATOR : HANNAH TOLSON
FORMAT : HARDCOVER
PAGE COUNT : 32
TRIM 10" x 9.5"
AGE RANGE : 4–8
ISBN 9781681524047 PRICE $17.99
Animals in varied habitats describe unique features of their eyes and how they are adapted for the jungle, the deep ocean, the desert, and even the dark. From bulging eyes to hiding eyes, handlebar eyes to double-decker eyes, young readers will learn about the diversity of the animal world in this nonfiction picture book.
PEAS IN A POD
AUTHOR RACHEL NOBLE ILLUSTRATOR : KATIE REWSE
PAGE COUNT 32
9" x 9" AGE RANGE : 4–8
HC ISBN 9781681527550
PB ISBN : 9781681528618
HC PRICE : $17.99
PB PRICE : $12.00
“Since her mom died, her family has just been the two of them—Sophie and her dad. When Sarah and Billy move in, will Sophie find a way to adjust to her new family structure? As the narrator of her own story, Sophie brings candor, vulnerability, and realism to this heartfelt tale. Recommended.”
— Children's Literature
KID & KID
AUTHOR LINDA JOY SINGLETON ILLUSTRATOR ISOBEL
THEY'RE TEARING UP MULBERRY STREET
AUTHOR YVONNE NG ILLUSTRATOR : RICHARD SMYTHE FORMAT : HARDCOVER PAGE COUNT 24
TRIM 11" x 9" AGE RANGE : 4–8
ISBN : 9781681522388 PRICE $19.99
AUTHOR PAMELA MORGAN ILLUSTRATOR
AUTHOR YVONNE NG
ILLUSTRATOR : RICHARD SMYTHE FORMAT : HARDCOVER PAGE COUNT : 24 TRIM 11" x 9"
RANGE : 4–8
ISBN 9781681522371
$17.99
Using the rhyming poetic structure of “This is the House that Jack Built,” author Yvonne Ng takes young readers on a cumulative path through the inner workings of a steam engine, from the big wheels rolling on the tracks all the way to the engineer driving the train.
MY ROOM IS A ZOO!
AUTHOR JERRY RUFF
ILLUSTRATOR : SIMONA CECCARELLI
FORMAT : HARDCOVER PAGE COUNT : 32
TRIM 10" x 9.5"
RANGE : 4–8
ISBN 9781681525723
$18.99
“Little ones who never want to go to sleep will find a kindred spirit in this story. Twenty-six animal commotions, tracked from a to z, fill this colorful, wholly believable, and very fun account of delayed slumber.”
— Foreword Reviews
SUN & SON
AUTHOR LINDA JOY SINGLETON
ILLUSTRATOR : RICHARD
SMYTHE FORMAT : HARDCOVER PAGE COUNT 32
TRIM 9" x 9"
AGE RANGE 4–8
ISBN : 9781681527475
PRICE : $17.99
Avi's doll Skye is not a boy or a girl. Neither is Avi. But what will their family think? Avi uses Skye to explore gender expression and identity and also to discover how their family will react to Avi's own nonbinary identity.
“This loving, contemplative picture book uses carefully chosen pairs of verbs to describe dual-yet-converging storylines about the sun's journey through the sky and a very special day for a father and son.” — Shelf Awareness
TWINKLE, TWINKLE, LITTLE LAMB
AUTHOR BRIDGET HEOS ILLUSTRATOR : SARAH JENNINGS FORMAT : HARDCOVER
PAGE COUNT : 32
TRIM : 9" x 9" AGE RANGE : 4–8
9781681524054
$17.99
UNICYCLE DAD
AUTHOR : SARAH HOVORKA ILLUSTRATOR ALICIA SCHWAB FORMAT HARDCOVER PAGE COUNT : 24
TRIM : 9" x 10"
RANGE : 5–9
9781681529028
A country girl and her floppy-eared goat get ready for the fair, their humorous, parallel antics teaching homonyms and word concepts. Colorful art highlights each meaning, building to a joyful fair-day finale.
AUTHOR DANNA SMITH
ILLUSTRATOR : ANA ZURITA
PAGE COUNT 32
TRIM 9" x 9"
AGE RANGE : 4–8
HC ISBN 9781681527451
PB ISBN : 9781681529066
HC PRICE : $17.99
PB PRICE : $11.99
“Smith's smartly rhymed couplets extend this counting and color exercise into a fully formed narrative, while Zurita's colorful, cartoon-style art adds humorous contemporary details. Bright, sunny colors predominate, signaling to readers that Tiger's arrival won't spoil the fun. Both clever and contemporary, this will please screen-savvy toddlers.”
— Booklist
A boy walks home one day, only to find his street under construction! As he enjoys watching the excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks, pavers, and more, he gets a sense of the building process from start to finish. From blueprints to demolition to fresh, new asphalt, friendly, bright illustrations show the construction machines and workers up close.
When a little girl gets the words mixed up to “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” Star loves being Mary’s new beloved pet. But Lamb doesn’t appreciate his new “starring” role. Will the mix-up ever be set right?
“A touching tale based on the author’s childhood revolving around a father-daughter relationship, [the story] adeptly relates the challenges of learning to ride a unicycle to the broader struggles in the father and daughter’s life. A heartwarming story of family resilience.” — School Library Journal
WAS
IT A CAT I SAW?
AUTHOR LAURA BONTJE
ILLUSTRATOR : EMMA LIDIA SQUILLARI
FORMAT : HARDCOVER PAGE COUNT 32
TRIM 9" x 9" AGE RANGE : 5–9
ISBN : 9781681529042 PRICE $18.99
“While Hannah is engaging in imaginative play one day, her “radar” goes off and she encounters a boy named Adam who has lost his beloved cat, Otto. Hannah and Adam embark on a quest for his missing feline while encountering palindromes along the way. Budding palindrome enthusiasts will want to put this on their radar and make more than a peep along the way.” — Kirkus Reviews
WHO KNEW? UNDER THE APPLE TREE
AUTHOR LAURIE LAZZARO KNOWLTON ILLUSTRATOR : STEPH MARSHALL FORMAT : HARDCOVER PAGE COUNT 24
TRIM 9" x 9"
AGE RANGE : 4–8
The apples are ripe! Which animal will be first to know? Or second? Or third? And how will they communicate it to their families? Inspire young readers to notice the arrival of fall with ordinal numbers in this cheerfully illustrated picture book.
WINTER IS THE WORST!
& ILLUSTRATOR
“Tavis’s lively comic-style illustrations feature thick black outlines, an appropriately cool palette of blue hues and white, speech-bubble dialogue, and sound effects. Varied page layouts feed the humorous interplay between story and art as Penguin struggles through several winter activities until realizing, after an exhilarating sled ride, that ‘maybe winter isn’t so bad after all.’”
— The Horn Book, Inc.
SPRING 2026
WHOSE EARS?
SERIES: WHO'S HIDING?
AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR: KRISTINA JONES
PAGE COUNT: 20
TRIM: 6" x 6"
AGE RANGE: 0–3
Do you see those ears? Whose ears are they?
In this charming board book for the youngest of future readers, author-illustrator Kristina Jones uses textured black-and-white art to show familiar animals on a farm, including a goat and pig and ending with a human baby. Each spread poses a question, and the answer is revealed in a peek-a-boo style when the page is turned. The high-contrast art helps babies focus, and spots of color highlight ears. A great baby shower gift for new parents to read with their little ones.
“The book’s high-contrast imagery in black, white, gray, and a pop of pink makes for a winning peek-a-boo experience for newborns and beyond.”
— The Horn Book, Inc.
SPRING 2026 WHOSE TOES?
SERIES: WHO'S HIDING?
AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR: KRISTINA JONES
PAGE COUNT: 20
TRIM: 6" x 6"
AGE RANGE: 0–3
Do you see those toes? Whose toes are they?
In this charming board book for the youngest of future readers, author-illustrator Kristina Jones uses textured black-and-white art to show familiar animals on a farm, including a cow and a duck and ending with a human baby. Each spread poses a question, and the answer is revealed in a peek-a-boo style when the page is turned. The high-contrast art helps babies focus, and spots of color highlight toes. A great baby shower gift for new parents to read with their little ones.
WHOSE EYES?
SERIES: WHO'S HIDING?
AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR: KRISTINA JONES
PAGE COUNT: 20
TRIM: 6" x 6"
AGE RANGE: 0–3
Do you see those eyes? Whose eyes are they?
In this charming board book for the youngest of future readers, author-illustrator Kristina Jones uses textured black-and-white art to show familiar backyard animals, including a mouse, frog, and more. Each spread poses a question, and the answer is revealed in a peek-a-boo style when the page is turned. The high-contrast art helps babies focus, and spots of blue highlight eyes. A great baby shower gift for new parents to read with their little ones.
WHOSE NOSE?
SERIES: WHO'S HIDING?
AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR: KRISTINA JONES
PAGE COUNT: 20 TRIM: 6" x 6"
AGE RANGE: 0–3
Do you see a nose? Whose nose is it?
In this charming board book for the youngest of future readers, author-illustrator Kristina Jones uses textured black-and-white art to show familiar backyard animals, including a puppy, squirrel, and more. Each spread poses a question, and the answer is revealed in a peek-a-boo style when the page is turned. The high-contrast art helps babies focus, and spots of red highlight noses. A great baby shower gift for new parents to read with their little ones.
Amazon Best Books for Baby-Age 2
“Excellent resources for families and teachers looking to build vocabulary and encourage engagement.”
— Children’s Literature
“Highly recommended for families and classroom libraries catering to infants and toddlers.”
— Children's Literature
BABY DINOSAURS
AUTHOR: JULIE ABERY
ILLUSTRATOR: GAVIN SCOTT
PAGE COUNT: 20
TRIM: 6" x 6"
AGE RANGE: 2–5
PRICE: $9.99–$10.99 BOARD BOOK
Take little ones on a prehistoric adventure with baby dinosaurs! Based on facts we know from paleontology, these poetic rhyming stories imagine what life was like for the youngest dinosaurs. These sturdy board books will stand up to countless readings.
BABY DIPLODOCUS
9798889880103
BABY PTEROSAUR 9798889880356
BABY SPINOSAURUS 9798889880363
BABY STEGOSAURUS 9781681528922
BABY T. REX
BABY TRICERATOPS
* Amazon Best Children’s Books
9781681528908
9798889880110
“The series that, by all rights, should be the usual pablum continues to wow.”
— A Fuse #8 Production
LITTLE ANIMAL FRIENDS
AUTHOR: JULIE ABERY
ILLUSTRATOR: SUZIE MASON
PAGE COUNT: 20
TRIM: 6" x 6"
AGE RANGE: 0–3
PRICE: $8.99–$10.99 BOARD BOOK
Follow baby animals as they venture out on their own, with mama not far behind. These board books feature rhyming narrative poems with active verbs and warm, inviting illustrations that tell sweet stories of youthful adventures, perfect for young ones and their caregivers to read together.
LITTLE HIPPO
9781681525631
LITTLE MONKEY 9781681525655
LITTLE OTTER 9781681528700
LITTLE PANDA
LITTLE PENGUIN
LITTLE TIGER
9781681524146
9781681527413
9781681524139
LITTLE WALRUS 9781681528717
LITTLE ZEBRA 9781681527420
* Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year 2021
* Selected for the Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices 2020 list
“Irresistible . . . predictable, rhythmic text make(s) this a good fit for little readers.”
— Kirkus Reviews
LITTLE NATURE EXPLORERS
AUTHOR: AMBER HENDRICKS
ILLUSTRATOR: GAVIN SCOTT
PAGE COUNT: 20
TRIM: 6" x 6"
AGE RANGE: 0–3
PRICE: $9.99–$10.99 BOARD BOOK
Introduce little ones to the joys of nature with our Little Nature Explorers board book series. Short, rhyming stories will hold their attention, and friendly illustrations and sturdy pages make these perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers at story time or bedtime.
AUTUMN LEAVES FALL 9781681526591
BUTTERFLIES SOAR 9781681527055
NATURE'S ARCHITECTS 9781681529264
SPARROW TAKES FLIGHT 9781681529271
WILDFLOWERS GROW 9781681527062
* Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year 2025
* Selected for the Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices 2025 list
AMICUS INK BOARD BOOKS
“The story is told in rhyming text . . . A wonderful simple book that will appeal to all younger children.”
— Children’s Literature review of Butterflies Soar
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