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From an acclaimed author comes a cheerful, uplifting story of family and belonging, the first in a series perfect for fans of the Vanderbeekers and the Penderwicks. If you want to get to know eleven-year-old Samantha Ali-O'Connor, you need to know three things: One, she isn't the only one of her siblings who is adopted, but she is the only one whose name isn't inspired by the ocean. Two, she and Harbor always compete with each other to be the best Oldest Sibling--and just about everything else. And three, she is determined to prove she's a real Ali-O'Connor by taking over the family business, repairing and chartering boats. Except there's a Capital-P Problem: Her mothers have been Serious Whispering about selling the business before summer's end! Sam needs to come up with a plan, quick, before Harbor finds out. And before Sam loses her chance to inherit the business and be an Ali-O'Connor forever.

Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Now available as a hardcover picture book! Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven picture book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion. While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination

A young girl named Nina recounts?her feelings about her parents' divorce and describes what it is like to live in two households in this touching picture book. Everything is different from the way it was, and?sometimes?the behavior of the adults around her?is upsetting to?Nina. When she is with her mom, she wants to be with her dad. She misses her hamster, her cat,?her playmate,?and her favorite climbing tree when she is away from them. Many things about her new life upset her, but there are happy moments, too?she celebrates her birthday twice, and both her parents are there when she jumps into the deep pool for the first time.?Her parents don't like each other any more, but they both love her and they make sure she knows it.?This honest, uncomplicated account of?divorce from a child's point of view will reassure?and comfort young readers who are experiencing the changes that divorce brings to a family.?

A heartfelt retelling of an ancient Irish tale by a master storyteller, paired with the extraordinary style of an award-winning illustrator.When young Kevin is sent to a monastery to be cared for, he yearns for the freedom of the woods and fields and misses his parents. One day he reaches out through the cell window towards the light and a blackbird lands in his hands and begins to build a nest there. Kevin waits patiently as the eggs are laid and the baby birds hatch. When they spread their tiny wings and fly off, three new wild things gone out into the world, at last Kevin can rest. PJ Lynch’s atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture David Almond’s moving retelling of this ancient Irish tale about the love of nature and a willingness to let go.

★ 《紐約時報》暢銷作家Jennette McCurdy，萬眾矚目首部長篇小說！★ 席捲 2026 歐美文壇，最具爭議、最赤裸的「少女慾望」剖析。主角Waldo是一名17歲的少女。她飢渴、衝動、孤獨、充滿憤怒，卻也無比敏銳。她最渴望的目標，是她的寫作老師—柯基先生 (Mr. Korgy)。柯基先生是一個有妻小、有貸款、夢想早已萎縮、挺著小腹的中年男人。沃多不知道自己為何想要他。是因為他的熱情？人生經驗？還是因為他懂那些她不懂的書與電影？或者更單純：在所有人都無視她的世界裡，柯基先生是唯一「看見」她的人。如果你也曾在愛中迷失，如果你也曾為了被看見而付出昂貴代價，這本書寫給每一個受過傷、卻依然渴望著什麼的靈魂。From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I'm Glad My Mom Died comes a sad, funny, thrilling novel about sex, consumerism, class, desire, loneliness, the internet, rage, intimacy, power, and the (oftentimes misguided) lengths we'll go to in order to get what we want.Waldo is ravenous. Horny. Blunt. Naive. Wise. Impulsive. Lonely. Angry. Forceful. Hurting. Perceptive. Endlessly wanting. And the thing she wants most of all: Mr. Korgy, her creative writing teacher with the wife and the kid and the mortgage and the growing paunch. She doesn't know why she wants him. Is it his passion? His life experience? The fact that he knows books and films and things that she doesn't? Or is it

★ 《紐約時報》暢銷作家Jennette McCurdy，萬眾矚目首部長篇小說！★ 席捲 2026 歐美文壇，最具爭議、最赤裸的「少女慾望」剖析。主角Waldo是一名17歲的少女。她飢渴、衝動、孤獨、充滿憤怒，卻也無比敏銳。她最渴望的目標，是她的寫作老師—柯基先生 (Mr. Korgy)。柯基先生是一個有妻小、有貸款、夢想早已萎縮、挺著小腹的中年男人。沃多不知道自己為何想要他。是因為他的熱情？人生經驗？還是因為他懂那些她不懂的書與電影？或者更單純：在所有人都無視她的世界裡，柯基先生是唯一「看見」她的人。如果你也曾在愛中迷失，如果你也曾為了被看見而付出昂貴代價，這本書寫給每一個受過傷、卻依然渴望著什麼的靈魂。From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I'm Glad My Mom Died comes a sad, funny, thrilling novel about sex, consumerism, class, desire, loneliness, the internet, rage, intimacy, power, and the (oftentimes misguided) lengths we'll go to in order to get what we want.Waldo is ravenous. Horny. Blunt. Naive. Wise. Impulsive. Lonely. Angry. Forceful. Hurting. Perceptive. Endlessly wanting. And the thing she wants most of all: Mr. Korgy, her creative writing teacher with the wife and the kid and the mortgage and the growing paunch. She doesn't know why she wants him. Is it his passion? His life experience? The fact that he knows books and films and things that she doesn't? Or is it

From the creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, a heartwarming holiday tale, now in paperback!Stick Man lives in the family treeWith his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three.But one day, Stick Man is carried off by a mischievous dog who wants to play fetch! Things go from bad to worse as Stick Man finds himself farther and farther from home. Lonely and lost, Stick Man desperately wants to be home with his family for Christmas. And when he helps Santa Claus out of a bind, he finds the perfect ticket home!Julia Donaldson's pitch-perfect rhymes and Axel Scheffler's witty illustrations combine for an unforgettable holiday adventure.

A young girl and her goldfish sidekick set out to trap a monster and instead wind up making a new friend in this debut picture book that's perfect for fans of How to Catch a Monster and Jules vs. the Ocean. Gilly loves to flap her flippers in Lighthouse Bay...until a mysterious monster starts menacing the market! It swipes Gilly's flippers, snatches fish, and nabs nets. So Gilly hatches a plan: she is going to catch the sneaky, rotten monster! With the help of her goldfish, Finnegan, and the townspeople, she builds a trap. But when things go awry, Gilly discovers she and the monster may have been after the same thing all along--a friend.

A poignant story full of love and gentle humour to help young children understand dementia.George’s granny is quite forgetful. Sometimes, she can’t even remember George’s name. But George doesn’t mind. Together they play in the garden, dance, and share chocolate biscuits. Granny might not always remember the little things, but George knows she loves him more than words can say.A celebration of the unforgettable love between a grandparent and grandchild, proving that even though the mind can sometimes forget, the heart will always remember.This is a topical and timely story from bestselling and award-winning writer, Jeanne Willis. Beautiful artwork from Spanish talent, Raquel Catalina, brings this heartfelt tale to life with tenderness and warmth.

Sam the library mouse and his friend Sarah are off on a new adventure. This time they leave the library behind and go to a museum so Sam can make sketches in his explorer’s journal. Sarah isn’t so sure that explorers have the time or the interest to write in journals. But Sam shows her that a journal can contain anything, from a ticket stub to drawings of cool things like dinosaurs and ancient Egyptian mummies. As they explore the museum, they see all kinds of art and unexpectedly make friends with another artist.The latest book in this bestselling series is sure to entice readers to come along on the museum adventure.

Wonderful things are being invented every day in Al Pha's world-fire, the wheel, even shadows! His big chance to be part of history comes when the King announces that the twenty-six recently invented letters need to be put in order. Al makes a bet with himself that he's the man for the job. Through a series of funny events, he eventually finds the perfect order for the letters, and the king rewards him by naming his creation the "Alphabet."Sure to entertain and engage young readers, this book turns the ABC's inside out. Kids will laugh at the quirky illustrations and clever wordplay, while wondering where the alphabet really did get its order.

An exuberant dark comedy about love, grief, sex, guilt, and one woman’s harebrained scheme to tranquilize her voraciously amorous girlfriend for a few days so that she might pay off her drug dealer, make soup, and finally get some peace and quiet.Frances was not looking for a relationship when she met Elaine in a bar. She was, in fact, looking to drown her sorrows in a pint or twelve and nurse a broken heart, shattered by the gorgeous, electric Adrienne. But somehow (it involved a steady stream of beer and weed, as things often did with Frances) Elaine ended up in Frances’s bed and never left. Now, faced with mounting pressure from her drug dealer, Dom (and his goon, Betty), Frances comes up with a terrible idea: She asks Elaine to move in with her for real. Unfortunately, this seemingly romantic overture makes Elaine even more sex-crazed and maniacal with love. Frances fears she may never escape the relationship, so, given no choice, she makes the obvious decision: She will sedate Ela

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Lessons for all of us in how to approach life—from someone in the process of dying. • "Simon Boas was a gifted storyteller with a rare ability to find humor and humanity in life’s most profound moments. A Beginner’s Guide to Dying showcases his wit, warmth, and wisdom, offering a deeply moving and unexpectedly funny meditation on mortality." —Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden, author of Nothing to FearIn his mid-40s, aid worker Simon Boas was diagnosed with incurable cancer—it had been caught too late, and spread throughout his body. But he was determined to die as he had learned to live—optimistically, thinking the best of people, and prioritizing what really matters in life. Deemed “a funny, touching meditation on death” by the Sunday Times, this warm and wise book offers lessons for all of us in how to approach life.The advice includes: “Do get in touch, but don’t just turn up unaccounted,” and “Do listen, but don’t minimize things.” And just as wisely: “to exi

Created by Sarah Mlynowski, the bestselling author behind Whatever After and Upside-Down Magic, this magical new series is Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants for a new generation of young readers!When Becca's best friend, Hailey, says she doesn't want to be friends anymore, Becca is devastated. But then Becca receives a mysterious package in the mail with a beautiful bracelet and a note that tells her to make a wish. So Becca puts on the bracelet--why not, right?--and wishes to have friends. Lots of friends. So many friends.And just like that, the magic works. Suddenly, EVERYONE wants to be Becca's BFF, from all the kids at school to the teachers (!) to Becca's own mom (!!). At first, Becca loves her newfound popularity, but things quickly spin out of control. As thousands of text messages pour in and the lunch lady sobs because she thinks Becca snubbed her, Becca starts to wonder: Is this wish a curse?Brimming with humor, heart, and adventure, this brand-new series created by the belov

It's a summer of family, friendship, and fun fiascos in this semi-autobiographical novel that's as irresistible as a fresh-baked cookie. Eleven-year-old Ellis Johnson has the summertime blues. He dreamed of spending the summer of 1976 hanging out with friends, listening to music, and playing his harmonica. Instead, he'll be sleeping on a lumpy pullout in Dad's sad little post-divorce bungalow and helping bring Dad's latest far-fetched, sure-to-fail idea to life: opening the world's first chocolate chip cookie store. They have six weeks to perfect their recipe, get a ramshackle A-frame on Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard into tip-top shape, and bring in customers. But of course, nothing is as easy as Dad makes it sound, even with Grandma along for the ride. Like she says, they have to GIT―get it together―and make things work. Along the way, Ellis discovers a family mystery he is determined to solve, the power of community, and new faith in himself. Partially based on Shawn Amos's own experi

’m the manager of a very unusual bookshop. I have access to over ten thousand books, and I’ll recommend the perfect one for you.80,000 COPIES SOLD IN JAPANIf Convenience Store Woman were true and set in a small bookshopTHIS IS A LOVE STORY. A LOVE STORY ABOUT BOOKS.‘An irresistible treat for all bibliophiles’ WATERSTONESNOW A TV DRAMANanako Hanada’s life has hit rock bottom. She’s separated from her husband, living between 4-hour capsule hostels and pokey internet cafés in Tokyo. Work is going no better, and sales at her eccentric bookstore are dwindling.That’s when Nanako downloads an app called PerfectStrangers which offers users 30 minutes with someone they’ll never see again. Styling herself as TheSexyBookseller, she recommends her matches ‘the book that will change their life.’ In the ensuing year, Nanako meets hundreds of strangers – and some of them want more than just a book…Swinging open the door to a secret side of Tokyo, The Bookshop Woman is a true story about the beauty of

In a world where it's easy to punch back, Badger's friends choose to patch things up. Perfect for kids navigating big emotions! When Badger bullies his friends Frog, Moose, Elephant, and Bear, they teach him an unforgettable lesson about empathy, kindness, and forgiveness in this funny and thematically rich social and emotional read-aloud from the acclaimed creator of Red: A Crayon's Story.Badger, Frog, Moose, Elephant, and Bear are best friends. But when Badger experiences a personal loss and his emotions are too big to contain, he goes looking for trouble and takes his sadness out on his friends. He trips Frog, shoves Moose, kicks Elephant, and pokes Bear with a shovel. So Bear gathers the others, and they come up with a plan to teach Badger a lesson. Only that lesson is not what Badger--or readers--expect. In fact, Badger's friends treat Badger with kindness, offering him what he needs the most to sooth his raw emotions--a surprising turn of events that Badger takes to heart when Be

2025 SLJ Best Middle Grade BooksMax Rose-Rodriguez has more important things to do than finishing sixth grade--like stopping the biggest art heist the universe has ever known. Sixth-grader Max has it rough between tormentors at school and his sick--ever-worsening--mom at home. But then DZ, a strange, tuxedoed man with one shoe, appears to Max from the future and divulges that Max's mother's fate is somehow entwined with that of Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night. It's suddenly clear to Max that any problems he already had on his plate have just gotten bigger. DZ explains to Max that someone is after The Starry Night. . . and the thief is not bound by the usual laws of time and space. "I have questions," Max tells DZ. But DZ can't offer too many specifics. What he can provide Max is a cryptic to-do list: Read The Future Time Traveler's Guide to the PastConsider the puffinsBeware the Wretch with obsidian eyes.Befriend Vincent van GoghAlthough he's skeptical, Max tries his very best. Aft

Two former teammates and ex-best friends with benefits reunite twelve years later in this steamy small town hockey romance by Rachel Reid. Perfect for #BookTok readers looking for their next five-star romance!A sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-teammates and former best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. From theNew York Timesbestselling author of theHeated Rivalry, Rachel Reid.After moving back to his hometown ten years ago, Riley Tuck thought he had left his major league hockey career—and his broken heart—far behind. But when an unexpected tragedy strikes, it brings ex-teammate and former best friend with benefits Adam Sheppard back into his life.Coming to the small town of Avery River, Nova Scotia, might have been a mistake. Adam’s not sure he’ll ever win back Riley’s trust after the way they left things—and the attention he’s getting as a huge hockey star isn’t exactly helping. Yet the chemistry that crackles b

From award-winning YA author Leah Johnson comes the sequel to her stunning middle grade debut, Ellie Engle Saves Herself, now with Ellie's bff, Bree Boyd, taking center stage in story about friendship, family, and what it really means to be the best 7th grader Bree Boyd loves rules, order, and knowing what's going to happen next. It's why she likes reading the same books over and over; it's why she's the school's reigning spelling bee champ; and, most importantly, it's why she's never minded the high expectations her father has always had for her and her sisters. After all, if you're always the best, life can't throw many surprises at you. But for the first time, Bree has no idea what the future holds. Because when a huge storm delivers a bolt of lightning straight into Bree, it leaves behind something she never prepared for: the power to move things with her mind. All of a sudden Bree's life--filled with rules and routine--is twisted upside down and inside out. But will these new powe

FROM THE #2 BESTSELLING ROMANCE AUTHOR HER HEART IS UNDER LOCK AND KEY. UNTIL ONE NIGHT IN SCOTLAND... Frannie is a master of other people's happily-ever-afters -- she can choreograph a first dance with her eyes closed and knows exactly which shade of heather suits a spring bouquet. What she's not looking for is her own.Her new post at Kinrose House, a handsome lochside Highland estate, seems perfect ...until a chance meeting at the village inn turns into a night of stars, mulled whisky and more.She tells herself it's only a fling. Then the Valentine's wedding she's planning cancels just as Kinrose's US owner decides to visit - with a property developer in tow. Frannie decides to stage a spectacular wedding show to save the day -- and the house.With a ceilidh to organise, a piper to track down and a team of local suppliers to woo, Frannie has her work cut out. Can she pull off a Valentine's Day to remember, keep her head when things heat up, and let someone into the one place she's al

2025 SLJ Best Middle Grade BooksSet after the end of the world, this darkly fantastical climate change tale explores hope, memory, and what really makes a monster. Climate change culminated in the Flood, an enormous wave that wiped out entire countries. Malka and her younger brother Ezra survived and now live with Dr. Jonas Hollman on the Island, the only piece of land left on Earth. Scavenging useful things from the shoreline under the watchful eye of the Island's sinister leader Mr. Gray, Malka and her family get by. Barely. But an illness called the Sorrow is changing people into monsters when their memories of the Mainland grow too sad...and Ezra is the latest to get sick. Desperate not to lose her brother, Malka throws herself into helping "Uncle" Jonas with his research to find a cure. Then her family's dismal lives are turned upside down by the mysterious Olivia, who crashes a plane on the beach. More people are out there, she says. The world isn't lost forever. To save Ezra and

The key to drawing a tree--or anything, for that matter--isto understand your subject. How do you get to know a tree? Use all your senses!Would youlike to draw a tree? Here's how. First you'll need to make friends with yourtree. Feel it. Smell it. Listen to it. Look at your tree from close up and faraway. Notice all the things that make your tree special, from the shape of itsleaves to the variety of colors hidden within.There are so many words that could describea tree: prickly, shimmery, scraggly, squat, ancient, graceful, crooked, proud.What words would you choose?All these details will help when you sit down to draw yourtree. You can show everything you observed, from color to texture to shape.Then you can introduce your tree to others--using your words and your artwork. Every tree is unique, and there are many different kinds. Thepages of How to Draw a Tree show a wide array of species, with the namefor each tucked into the illustrations, encouraging readers to slow down, apprecia

"If you are someone who gravitates toward emotional gut punch reads, allow me to introduce you to this spectacular debut." --BuzzFeed Here are three things you should know about my husband: He was the great love of my life despite his penchant for going incommunicado.He was, as far as I and everyone else could tell, perfectly happy. Which is significant because...On New Year's Eve, he died.And here is one thing you should know about me: I found him.Bonus fact: No. I am not okay. Someday, Maybe is a stunning, witty debut novel about a young woman's emotional journey through unimaginable loss, pulled along by her tight-knit Nigerian family, a posse of friends, and the love and laughter she shared with her husband. "Incisive and witty. I couldn't put it down." --Lol?翳璯m墂?儼erstr闣, bestselling author of In Every Mirror She's Black "A masterfully woven exposition on love and loss. Nwabineli is magic with words." --Bolu Babalola, bestselling author of Honey and Spice

A humorous and clever picture book about the importance of sharing big feelings with someone you trust. Fish and Crab are best friends, always there for each other. When it's time for bed, Crab is ready to go to sleep, but Fish is still wide awake, wondering: What is that noise--that ooh, ooh? What if aliens abduct us as we sleep? What if it rains frogs? What if . . . so many things?! From Marianna Coppo, the critically acclaimed author of Petra, Such a Good Boy, and A Brave Cat, comes an unforgettable picture book about the friendship between two very different aquarium inhabitants. At once relatable and reassuring, Fish and Crab shows the youngest of readers that it is okay to embrace the full spectrum of our feelings--not just at bedtime, but anytime. And that even the biggest worries and "what ifs" are easier to cope with--and move on from--when someone you love and trust is there to listen. DIVE INTO AQUARIUM LIFE AND BIG FEELINGS: So many fascinating creatures live underwater, ju

Discover all the life hacks you've been missing with this perfect compendium of skills to answer all of life's most asked questions from BuzzFeed's popular lifestyle destination NIFTY.Need help unclogging a drain? Can't seem to keep a plant alive? Just want to finally know how to fold a fitted sheet? Let BuzzFeed's NIFTY make your life a whole lot easier. With NIFTY: Life Skills, you'll learn simple tricks, helpful hacks, and super easy DIYs to increase your how-to knowledge. This book teaches you everything you need to know--even things you didn't know you needed to know!Based on the most searched topics on NIFTY's site and social channels, this go-to guide covers the kind of questions that would have you calling mom. Now, you can secure your spot as a real-life adult whether you need to fix a kitchen fail or quickly sew on a button, this book has your back.NIFTY: Life Skills packs all the fun and helpful info of BuzzFeed's how-to site into the perfect guide you'll find yourself going

In her debut as author-illustrator, Júlia Sardà spins an enthralling and evocative tale, rich with layers of meaning to be discovered.One night, Franca has a dream about a marvelous queen who lives in a dark cave, deep in the forest. She cannot sit still until she knows if her dream is true. So with her younger sisters, Carmela and Tomasina, Franca ventures into the forest at the end of their garden. As they travel deeper through nettles and thickets, drawing closer and closer to the cave, the world shifts, and everything shrinks and expands at the same time. Here, they meet beasts and creatures that shock and delight them, and they escape horrible things that frighten them. They learn to be brave, to be bold, to face their darkest fears. And what of the queen? Well, what they find in the cave is perhaps the most unexpected thing of all…In Júlia Sardà’s irresistible, mysterious modern fairy tale, each spread is a stunning and wildly imaginative set piece brought to life in sumptuous co

One scary day can change everything . . .Little Bear loves the woods, his home, and going on adventures with his best friend, Big Bear. Big Bear is so big and strong and brave. He always protects Little Bear and helps him feel safe. Then something scary happens to Big Bear. He's caught in a forest fire. Even after he escapes and is safe, Little Bear can tell that Big Bear is not the same. He runs, roars, or freezes in fear when ordinary things happen in the woods that remind him of that traumatic day. How can Little Bear's big, strong, brave friend be so scared now? And how can Little Bear be a good friend?In Big Bear Was Not the Same, Joanna Rowland, author of the bestelling book The Memory Box, gently introduces young readers to the common feelings of fear, anxiety, and anger that can follow a traumatic event, and shows them how to have empathy and compassion for themselves and for loved ones experiencing the effects of trauma.Includes backmatter written by a family therapist with in

For every adolescent who's ever believed they're all alone in their misery, here's a hilarious graphic novel about a new kid awkwardly trying to navigate the social pressures of making friends, dealing with crushes, avoiding bullies --- a.k.a. middle school Dave doesn't have high hopes for himself on his first day at a new school in a new town called Muddle. But he has no idea just how bad things are going to be. Getting knocked into a mud puddle by a trio of bullies. Having his secret crush revealed to the entire math class. And then that snot bubble ... No, Dave is totally not killing it at Muddle School. He may just have to resign himself to dorkdom, content with drawing in his sketchbook to deal with life. But then Dave begins working on a time machine for the science fair and he gets a brilliant idea. What if he goes back in time to that first day of school? What if he has a redo, and avoids doing all the dumb and embarrassing stuff he did? Could that turn everything around for hi

From award-winning author Triinu Laan comes the heartwarming story of a beloved skeleton and all the lives he touches.Everyone deserves a quiet, restful retirement. But for John, a newly retired classroom skeleton, life is just beginning. When John is adopted by Grams and Gramps and leaves the classroom to live on their farm, every day is an exciting new adventure: John rides in the car for the first time, makes a snow angel, scares away crooks, and becomes a source of comfort for Grams, Gramps, and their grandkids. With delightful illustrations and a charming cast of characters, John the Skeleton is a quirky, touching, and unforgettable book. Triinu Laan thoughtfully weaves aging and death into the fabric of life, crafting a tender portrait of what it means to care for one another, grow old together, and appreciate the little things.

Dumplin' meets Othello in this brash, bold and tender novel about a girl whose surprise part in a hip-hopera high school production of Othello leads to a journey of self-empowerment, perfect for fans of Julie Murphy, Ibi Zoboi, and Nic Stone.Refreshingly authentic and bold . . . a smashing novel from popular BookTuber Francina Simone!Olivia "Liv" James is done with letting her insecurities get the best of her. So she does what any self-respecting hot mess of a girl who wants to SMASH junior year does. She makes a list―a F*ck It list.Be bold―do the things that scare me.Learn to take a compliment.Stand out instead of back.Now she's got a part in her school's musical production of Othello, new friends and the attention of three very different boys. In Liv's own words, “F*ck it. What’s the worst that can happen?" The answer is . . . a lot. #SMASHIT

A child and beloved grandma bond over birds during the grandma's final days.When Grandma gets sick and comes to stay at her grandchild's house, she brings her bird feeder. Grandma loves birds. And the child loves the time they spend together, drawing bird pictures and “talking about interesting things.” Grandma's health declines, however. She moves to the hospice, where the child hangs the bird feeder outside her window. There, though the grandma's ability to interact diminishes over time, their love for each other never wavers. Simple and deep, this quiet book speaks with empathy about the loss of a treasured grandparent, and with hope about the tomorrows --- and the birds --- that always come.In this poignant story from Andrew Larsen, a child spends time with a beloved grandmother during her final days and experiences love that will last a lifetime.When Grandma gets sick and comes to stay at her grandchild's house, she brings her bird feeder. Grandma loves birds. And the child loves

Five minutes a day is just enough to change your life forever...Daisy is the night security guard at the Manchester Museum of Social History. She takes her job very seriously, protecting the museum from teenage troublemakers. Nate works the day shift, though he'd be more suited to being a museum guide the way he chats with the visitors. Daisy doesn't approve: how does he find it so easy to talk to strangers?For five minutes each day, their shifts overlap at handover. It's the only interaction they have...until mysterious things begin to happen at the museum. Daisy notices priceless objects going missing and then reappearing, with no explanation (and with nothing on the security footage!). No one believes her except Nate, and he agrees to help her solve the mystery.They soon discover they have a lot more in common than they realized...and their investigation uncovers not only the truth, but new possibilities for their future.

The Little Prince meets Journey in this gorgeous, reassuring picture book fable about loss, perseverance, and finding what matters most. What happens to a boy who has nothing but a hat? Everything. A boy wakes up one morning and finds that everything he owns has gone missing. With nothing but a simple green hat, the boy journeys through distant landscapes, searching high and low for the things he has lost. Along the way he discovers that perhaps everything he needs has been sitting on his head all along. Stephen Barr makes his debut in this achingly poignant and deeply profound fable of one boy's adventure to recover his life's treasures. With vibrant illustrations by Gracey Zhang and a subtle message about hopeful perseverance, this book is an exquisite, emotional journey through loss, persistence, and finding the most important thing in life: oneself. TIMELESS PICTURE BOOK: Deeply reflective, sparingly written, and beautifully illustrated, this tale will strike a chord with its poign

Stranger Things meets Twilight in this haunting gothic romance! A teen girl is swept into an opulent world of love, lies, and ghosts after she moves in with the wealthy, mysterious family she never knew she had. Book One in the Grove Hollow series, this is an 80s dark academia-tinged tale full of fated love, a cursed amulet, and twisted family secrets.The year is 1985, and seventeen-year-old Jade Whitney is about to discover that her family holds a dark secret that will change her life forever. Sent to live with her great-aunt Ruth, Jade moves into Blythe House, her family's sprawling, gilded mansion—but picturesque Grove Hollow, New York, is anything but welcoming.At Jade’s new private school she’s shunned by everyone except the Misfits, the school’s outcasts, who spend their weekends exploring abandoned haunted mansions and listening to The Cure. But Jade’s eye keeps wandering back to Brad, the charming, handsome rugby captain—and the only other kid at school to welcome her.Everythin

LIMITED FIRST PRINT EDITION―featuring spray-painted edges, while supplies last. Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Maehrer's laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain...and their unexpected romance. ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits. With ailing family to support, Evie Sage's employment status isn't just important, it's vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn's most infamous Villain results in a job offer--naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying, temperamental, and undeniably hot boss. Don't find evil so attractive, Evie. But just when she's getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling and the odd squish of an errant eyeball beneath her

David Sedaris, the "champion storyteller," (Los Angeles Times) returns with his first new collection of personal essays since the bestselling CalypsoBack when restaurant menus were still printed on paper, and wearing a mask--or not--was a decision made mostly on Halloween, David Sedaris spent his time doing normal things. As Happy-Go-Lucky opens, he is learning to shoot guns with his sister, visiting muddy flea markets in Serbia, buying gummy worms to feed to ants, and telling his nonagenarian father wheelchair jokes. But then the pandemic hits, and like so many others, he's stuck in lockdown, unable to tour and read for audiences, the part of his work he loves most. To cope, he walks for miles through a nearly deserted city, smelling only his own breath. He vacuums his apartment twice a day, fails to hoard anything, and contemplates how sex workers and acupuncturists might be getting by during quarantine. As the world gradually settles into a new reality, Sedaris too finds himself cha

A thieving, Christmas-loving fox causes holiday madness all around town...until Santa catches him!Hello, tree.Hello, twine.Hello, wreath.Hello, sign.Roguish Fox makes Christmas mischief all over town! He takes a tree, a wreath, the carrot from a snowman's nose, Christmas decorations, tons of toys, and tasty treats. Then he settles back at home for a cozy Christmas Eve with all the wonderful items he's "collected." He gets so cozy, in fact, that he falls asleep and almost forgets to prepare for Santa! But as the clock strikes midnight, Santa arrives and scolds naughty Fox, making him put back all the things he stole. On Christmas Day, Fox wakes up groggy, sad, and alone, until he hears the ding-dong of his doorbell. It's Fox's friends from town delivering a snowball right to his face...and also a Christmas tree! The final scene is a warm and bright Christmas party in Fox's home with everyone from town.

Propulsive, touching, and darkly funny, All Signs Point to Paris is the story of one woman’s search for a second chance at love. A surprising astrology reading sends Natasha Sizlo—divorced, broke, freshly heartbroken, and reeling from her father’s death—on an unexpected but magical journey to France, in pursuit of a man born on a particular date in a particular place: November 2, 1968 in Paris. Divorced, broke, and heartsick, it seems like things can’t get worse for Natasha Sizlo—then she learns her beloved father is dying.So when she’s gifted a session with LA’s most sought-after astrologist, Natasha has nothing to lose. She doesn’t believe in astrology, but the reading is eerily, impossibly accurate. As her misgivings give way, Natasha asks about her emotionally unavailable, yet terribly handsome ex-boyfriend, the one she can’t seem to get over.To Natasha’s surprise, the astrologist tells her he is The One. His birthdate and birthplace—November 2, 1968 in Paris, France—line up with N

This glittery, commercial series continues as the mermaid-animals called FurFins have a sleepover! But will things go as planned?Deep beneath the silvery waves, in a kaleidoscope of colorful coral, lies the magical kingdom of Coralia. This is where the FurFins live, and today is a VERY special day: StarTail has invited her friends to a sleepover!StarTail is nervous―what if it doesn't go well? But soon RubyTail is helping to put up a cozy tent for them to sleep in, TinyTail is making friendship bracelets, and they all help CherryTail to bake her famous cherry buns. That's what friends are for! But when they hear a scary noise outside the tent during the night, will everything be ruined? Or will it be the best sleepover ever?With a sparkly cover and adorable illustrations, this charming underwater adventure continues the exciting picture book series featuring the endearing FurFins with their glittery tails and furry faces.