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Lauren SoloyRelease date: January 1st, 2023Genre: Fantasy, Picture Books, Children's SYNOPSIS: A delightful introduction and collection of facts about the secret lives of gnomes that will charm and fascinate readers of all ages.This book is an introduction to the hidden folk called gnomes, who live in a happy place they call The Pocket. Where is... Continue Reading →
Rodrigo MorlesinIllustrated by: Mariana Ruiz JohnsonPublication date: May 23rd, 2023Genres: Children's Picture Book, Animals, Music SYNOPSIS: Welcome to the show! ¡Bienvenidos! This rags-to-riches tale of a doggy mother-daughter singing act in the Nuevo Wild West will enchant dog lovers, music lovers, and anyone looking for new Latinx voices.This spellbinding original story opens in a cantina... Continue Reading →
W.B. MurphLuca Mendieta - illustrator Release date: November 1st, 2023 Synopsis: Molly the Beagle is broken. She knows it, and soon everyone else will too. Molly has been abandoned by a cruel owner, left alone to fend for herself in the streets. She is hurt, she is hungry, and most of all Molly is unloved.... Continue Reading →
Adam RubinIllustrated by: Adam RexRelease date: October 26th, 2021Genre: Children's Picture Book SYNOPSIS: From the mega-bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos and the mega-bestselling illustrator of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, comes this hilarious new picture book about an irresistible chicken who unexpectedly finds herself on an epic journey during Ancient Times.Gladys the chicken must be magic.... Continue Reading →
Bruce F. Scharschmidt Illustration: Mathilde Millot Release date: April 22nd, 2023 Synopsis: A shortage of fairy dust poses an existential threat to the fairies, for whom it provides the sparkle and speed they need to outwit gremlins and be godmothers. Tiny Tina sets off on a mission to find a sustainable source of fairy dust... Continue Reading →
Sally FetouhIllustrator: Alexis Schnitger Release date: May 19th, 2022Genre: Children, Picture Books Synopsis: Cheerful text and whimsical illustrations bring alive this heartwarming story of kindness and inclusion featuring a character with Down syndrome. Jana has just learned how to put her socks on all by herself. Jana also happens to have Down syndrome. To celebrate... Continue Reading →
Release date: September 1st, 2020America's Test Kitchen Kids Synopsis: This humorous and heart-warming story from the creators of the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs celebrates the love of cooking and helps children overcome their fear of trying new foods and includes an ATK recipe for the perfect pie.Peyton is... Continue Reading →
Release date: February 2nd, 2021Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Synopsis: Lucy is the world's longest dog, but just how long is she? Like, are we talking pretty long? Or super-crazy number-one-record-breaking BANANAS long? See for yourself in this hilarious picture book by best-selling author-illustrator Avery Monsen. (Warning: the dog is very long.) My... Continue Reading →
Release date: September 19, 2017 Synopsis: An enchanting Christmas story about a magical yet unlikely friendship between a little girl and a lost reindeer sure to be a Christmas classic lovingly told and illustrated with red foil highlights and interactive die cuts.When a jingling sound wakes her from her sleep, a little girl’s dreams come... Continue Reading →
Release date: April 19, 2019 Synopsis: The Cyclops Witch is as brave as they come. Mothman doesn’t faze her, ice troll doesn’t make her blink, and the ancient sea beast might as well be a tadpole. But what happens when this daring witch comes face-to-face with the one thing that gives her the heebie-jeebies? Find... Continue Reading →
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