Books published by Random House Children's Books

The Boxcar Children are vacationing in London, England.

Someone steals an original piece of music by Mozart.

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and are spending the summer mountain climbing in New England. A dangerous rockslide, a mountain cave, and a secret treasure are a few of the adventures in store for the boxcar children!

Illus. in full color. Favorite Scarry animal characters introduce simple learning concepts and over 700 words.

Starring the Cat in the Hat, this rhymed nonfiction board book about farms is perfect for babies and toddlers!This sturdy board book staring the Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two is filled with fun facts about life on the farm--from growing fruits and vegetables to raising livestock for eggs, milk, wool, and meat. Illustrated with cheerful, Seussian style artwork, it''s the ideal way to show kids where our food comes from--and to introduce them to the hard working farmers who keep us fed! There''s no better way to introduce informational texts or the natural world to young children than with the Cat in the Hat--someone who knows a LOT about having fun!Look for more of the Dr. Seuss Discovers board books:• Bugs• Space• Sharks• Dinosaurs• The Farm

Celebrate all kinds of babies with this original board book by Emily Winfield Martin--perfect for baby showers and fans of the New York Times Bestseller, The Wonderful Things You Will Be!From sweet baby to wild baby, from snuggly baby to grumpy baby, this book captures the adorableness of a diverse cast of babies in all their moods. With simple text and irresistable art, this book will capture the hearts of parents and the youngest readers alike.

Celebrate the special bond between grandmas and grandkids in this delightful New York Times bestseller that puts the kids in charge of taking care of Grandma...if just for one day. When you babysit a grandma, if you're lucky, you'll have a sleepover at her house! And with the useful tips found in this book, you're guaranteed to become an expert grandma-sitter in no time. (Be sure to check out the sections on: How to keep a grandma busy; Things to do at the park; Possible places to sleep, and what to do once you're both tucked in for the night.) From the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestselling HOW TO... books comes a funny and heartwarming celebration of grandmas and grandchildren. Praise for the HOW TO . . . series: "e;A silly take on role reversal."e; -Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandma) "e;Laugh-out-loud funny. . ."e; -Kirkus Reviews (How to Raise a Mom) "e;. . . laugh-out-loud scenes and funny hidden details."e; -Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandpa) "e;Touches of humor in each of the digitally rendered illustrations."e; -Kirkus Reviews (How to Surprise a Dad) The fun doesn't stop! Check out more HOW TO... picture books: How to Babysit a Grandpa How to Catch a Santa How to Get Your Teacher Ready How to Raise a Mom How to Surprise a Dad

People say nothing interesting happens in the village of Port Elizabeth but, on a visit there, the Boxcar Children find a big mystery at the schoolhouse. Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's story of the same name, this early reader allows children to start reading by themselves with a Boxcar Children classic.