KODA'S NEW NEIGHBORHOOD In Joy Stories’ latest audio title, Koda the cat adapts to a new place after moving. The esteem-boosting book comes complete with a finger puppet. $20. joystories.com.

EMILY'S MANNERS Emily the monkey bids adieux to her wild ways and minds her manners in this new board book by Betty Lou Phillips. Gibbs Smith Publisher, $6.95.

AMAZING ALPHABET ADVENTURES Any child can be the star of this personalized book by Make It About Me! The book takes youngsters on a colorful journey from A to Z– with their own photograph and name on each page. $29.95. makeitaboutme.com.