Books published by Random House Children's Books

Cuphead and Mugman in their first ever Little Golden Book based on The Cuphead Show! Cuphead and Mugman may have bitten off more than they can chew when they enter a magical world made entirely of candy. Find out how they get out of a sticky sweet situation in their first ever Little Golden Book. The Cuphead Show! follows the adventures of two lovable brothers through their unique misadventures! Fans of the Netflix animated series, and the popular video game that inspired it, will love this laugh-out loud Little Golden Book.

Fans of all ages can go Back to the Future with Funko POP! versions of Marty McFly and Doc Brown in this retro Little Golden Book!Relive all the best moments of Marty McFly’s time-traveling journey to 1955 and then back again in this delightful Little Golden Book based on the classic movie Back to the Future! Featuring cute Funko POP!–style illustrations, this storybook is perfect for children ages 2 to 5 and a must-have for collectors and fans of the original hit film from 1985.Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

Enter the magical realm of Dungeons & Dragons! This story is based on the classic 1980s television show, telling of how six friends are transported from an amusement park ride to a land of dragons and magic. Young fantasy readers, as well as adults who grew up watching the show, will enjoy this Little Golden Book.

"Twelve-year-old Pacey travels through Rundalyn to rescue her little sister, Mina, who was taken there by Slasher, her unicorn-turned-plush toy, who hopes to regain his rightful form and place in society." --

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Bob Ross, the beloved painter with a big head of hair and an even bigger heart! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book about Bob Ross--the soft-spoken painter of happy little trees and the star of the most popular televised art show ever--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children as well as their parents and grandparents who grew up watching The Joy of Painting.

Created in partnership with Ebony Jr., this Little Golden Book biography celebrates the life and legacy of singer, performer, and activist Harry Belafonte. When Harry Belafonte was a little boy, he moved from Harlem, New York, to live with his grandmother in Jamaica. There, Harry fell in love with Calypso music. It was the seed that blossomed into a life dedicated to inspiring people through music. This moving biography chronicles his life and career--as an actor, a singer, and a civil rights activist who has always sought to make a difference while encouraging people to treat each other with respect and kindness.

"This fact-filled Little Golden Book is about Earth Day--what it is and why it's important--and offers suggestions for actions kids can take to help protect and heal our planet."--

Willie Nelson, singer-songwriter of such hits as "On the Road Again" and "You Were Always on My Mind," is the subject of this Little Golden Book biography. Children -- as well as adult fans -- will be inspired by Willie's activism and work with Farm Aid and how he always stayed true to himself by dressing how he liked and creating the music he wanted to share! --

"Introduce young readers to the powerful and mysterious gods and goddesses of ancient Greece with this Little Golden Book! Young children love hearing about the larger-than-life characters and amazing tales of Greek mythology. 'My Little Golden Book About Greek Gods and Goddesses' is full of exciting, colorful illustrations, and descriptions of Athena, Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite, Hermes, and many more"--

After getting a fortune cookie with the message, "Practice makes perfect," Ben meets new student Darby, who claims to be perfect and offers to teach Ben his secrets.

The Flying Beaver Brothers are back, and this time they're hot on the trail of another eco-villain: Fish Stix Environmental Manufacturing. When Fish Stix sets up shop, most of the islanders are thrilled. After all, Fish Stix are the most popular, best-selling sticks around AND they're good for the environment! But this eco-friendly facade is just a cover for a nefarious plot involving dirty money, fish who walk on dry land, and a great big smoking volcano. It's up to the dauntless beaver brothers to set things right-and they better do it fast or the island's forests are history! Now if only Bub can stop napping and they can all make enough pancakes to save the day. . . .This second installment to Max Eaton's new graphic series ups the ante in terms of both action and humor. The Flying Beaver Brothers are poised to take off as beloved comicbook heros.

Explore Seattle with a fun guidebook written specifically for the youngest tourists and residents.Get ready to explore Seattle with Sammy the Salmon as your guide! This Little Golden Book highlights major attractions of the "Emerald City," including Pike Place Market, the Seattle Aquarium, the Museum of Flight, and the Space Needle. Plus, there are great suggestions for things to do, such as observe sea life in tide pools and ride the monorail! This book is perfect for families with young kids who are visiting Seattle, as well as residents who want to discover more of their hometown.

Explore Boston with a fun Little Golden Book guidebook written specifically for the youngest tourists and residents.Get ready to explore Boston with Beanie the Boston Terrier as your guide! This Little Golden Book highlights major attractions of this "wicked awesome" city, including Paul Revere's House, Fenway Park, the Greenway Carousel, and the Franklin Park Zoo. Plus, there are great activity ideas, such as riding in a swan boat, enjoying a frosty Boston frappe, and following the Freedom Trail! This book is perfect for families with young kids who are visiting Boston, as well as residents who want to discover more of their hometown.

Brave knights, fire-breathing dragons, and underwear – in this comical paperback picture book, one young knight takes on a mighty dragon to save the kingdom. With playful illustrations from the #1 New York Times bestselling artist of The Bad Seed!Cole's wish comes true when he becomes an Assistant Knight to Sir Percival, his favorite Knight of King Arthur's Round Table. Cole learns how to ride a horse, swing a sword, cheer for Sir Percival when he goes to battle, and bandage his boo-boos when the battle is over. Cole loves practicing every skill a Knight-in-Training must master and he is determined to be granted knighthood.Sir Percival is a great knight in every way, except for one thing: He is terrified that an Underwear Dragon will come and destroy the kingdom. But when the unthinkable happens, Cole is the only knight left standing (and just an assistant knight at that!) Cole must use all of his newly acquired skills to battle the fearsome dragon and avoid a catastrophe. Luckily, an unfortunate underwear mishap changes everything and Cole triumphs in this hilarious and triumphant tale! Kids of all ages will recognize themselves in our pint-sized hero.Don't miss the fun and silly sequel, Return of the Underwear Dragon!

"I was born at a crossroads: a crossroads in history, a crossroads in culture, and a geographical crossroads in North Houston County in East Texas. Born in 1945, Ruth J. Simmons grew up the twelfth child of sharecroppers. Her first home had no running water, no electricity to light the two crowded rooms, no books to read. Yet despite this-or, in her words, because of it-Simmons would become one of America's preeminent educators. The former president of Smith College and Brown University, and now the outgoing president of Prairie View A&M, Texas's oldest HBCU, for decades Simmons has inspired generations of students as she herself made history. In Up Home, Simmons takes us back to Grapeland to show how the people who love us when we are young shape who we become: We meet her caring, tireless mother who managed to feed her large family with an often empty pantry; her father, who refused to let racial and economic injustice crush his youngest daughter's dreams; the doting brothers and sisters; and the attentive teachers who welcomed Ruth into the classroom, guiding her to a future she could hardly imagine as a child"--

Dr. Seuss''s classic story starring Sam-I-Am is now an interactive board book featuring twelve different sounds! Children will love pressing the buttons to make music and singing or dancing along! From the bestselling author of Horton Hears a Who!, The Lorax, and Oh, the Places You’ll Go!Do you like green eggs and ham? So begins this interactive adaptation of Dr. Seuss''s beloved tale about trying new things. As Sam-I-Am tries to persuade the grumpy narrator to try green eggs and ham—in a house, with a mouse, on a train, in the rain . . . everywhere, in every way!—children can spot the Seussian icons on the page, press the matching buttons, and listen to sounds that bring each scenario to life. From a train whistle and ship horn to the sizzle of a fried egg and the bleat of a goat, the twelve sounds featured complement the text and add a level of interactivity to this classic story, inviting young readers to experience it in a new way. Try them! Try them!And you may. Try them and you may, I say.  The colorful sound module comes with a handy on/off switch, and batteries can be easily replaced. With famously simple vocabulary, hilarious rhymes, and iconic characters, this sound book is the perfect way to introduce a new generation of readers to the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss!

Meet Babymouse--the spunky mouse beloved by young readers for more than a decade! Babymouse learns to be careful what you wish for in this BIG, FULL-COLOR graphic novel series, perfect for young readers who love to laugh! This larger-than-life young graphic novel, full of humor and fun, is a spin-off of the bestselling series that’s sold more than three million copies!"Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!"—The Chicago Sun-TimesBabymouse has a BIG imagination. In her dreams, she''s the BEST at everything -- she''s the coolest, the smartest, the strongest, and she DEFINITELY has nice, neat whiskers! In real life? Not so much. But WHAT IF Babymouse could make her fantasies come true...?DON''T MISS the original groundbreaking series starting with BABYMOUSE #1: QUEEN OF THE WORLD!