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Deborah Underwood

    Reading Beauty
    Here Comes Santa Cat
    Outside In
    Interstellar Cinderella
    Loving Kindness
    Every Little Letter
    • Exploring the origins of a beloved character, this charming tale delves into Old MacDonald's life before he became a farmer. The narrative is filled with humor and heart, showcasing his interactions with various animal friends. Enhanced by the vibrant illustrations of Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham, the book captures the whimsical essence of Old MacDonald's journey, making it a delightful read for children and fans of the classic nursery rhyme.

      The Man Who Didn't Like Animals2024
    • You're not afraid of zombies . . . are you? This spooky, funny, and thrilling Step 3 reader features zombie retellings of popular fairytales! What is Little Red Zombie carrying in her basket on her way to Grandma's? Are those . . . brains?! What if all the fairytales you know and love where actually zombie-tales? Beware, these stories are only for the bravest of readers! Read about Little Red Zombie, Hansel and Gretel Zombie, and more in this spooky and hilarious early reader! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

      Once Upon a Zombie: Tales for Brave Readers2023
    • Buckle up for a little bear's first flight in this adorable, light-as-air picture book by New York Times bestselling author Deborah Underwood and critically acclaimed artist Sam Wedelich.Follow a bear cub, their grownup, and their beloved stuffie Teddy as they make their way through the busy airport and cub's first plane ride. Their destination? A bear-y special family reunion with grandma! This cheerful, rhyming, reassuring go-to for little ones preparing for their first (or second or tenth) flight is a gentle adventure full of accessible bear puns and delightful touches, plus a detailed map of the bear-port on the endpapers.Here’s the shuttle—climb inside.Time for your first bearplane ride!“The perfect pick for first-time fliers . . . Essential." —Common Sense Media“Buoyant and properly reassuring." —Booklist* "Both accessible and fun." — BCCB (starred review)“Adorable.” — TinyBeans“Fun for travelers of all ages.” —The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

      Bearplane!2022
      4.1
    • Jo Bright and the Seven Bots

      • 44 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A bot-building princess engineers her own happy ending in this futuristic fairytale, a follow-up to the acclaimed Interstellar Cinderella .Once upon a planetoidsurrounded by her friends,a girl, Jo Bright, loved building botsfrom scraps and odds and ends!Snow White gets a stellar upgrade in this clever retelling with a truly inventive heroine. With wit, bravery, and some spare circuit boards, Jo will foil the queen, befriend a dragon, and build herself a celestially happy ending of her own. From the team that created the acclaimed Interstellar Cinderella and Reading Beauty comes another funny and empowering fairytale that's out of this world.A STELLAR ROLE MODEL FOR This uniquely feminist retelling of Snow White, in which the princess is an engineer and inventor, encourages girls to see themselves as the heroines of their own stories.STEM FOR THE It's more important than ever to support young girls who are interested in STEM activities. This picture book makes tinkering, inventing, and engineering accessible and inviting!SO MUCH FUN TO READ An enchanting rhyme and gorgeous color-drenched illustrations combine to make this engaging book a wonderful choice for story-times—one that little readers will want to pore over again and again.DON'T MISS THE OTHER This fractured fairytale is a smart and funny follow-up to the acclaimed Interstellar Cinderella and Reading Beauty .Perfect

      Jo Bright and the Seven Bots2022
      3.8
    • We are all connected to each other by the warmth of the sun and the earth we touch. We dream and we dance. We make mistakes and we learn. So spread loving kindness wherever you go

      Loving Kindness2022
      5.0
    • Reading Beauty

      • 44 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Once upon a planetoid, a not-so-sleepy princess sets out to change the curse that's left her kingdom barren of books and comes to her own rescue.

      Reading Beauty2021
      4.3
    • Interstellar Cinderella

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This Cinderella has the galaxy at her fingertips and a dream to fix spaceships (rather than getting herself hitched) in this out-of-this-world picture book!

      Interstellar Cinderella2020
      4.0
    • Outside In

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      From the New York Times best-selling author behind The Quiet Book comes a mindful contemplation on the many ways nature affects our everyday lives, perfect for fans of Joyce Sidman and Julie Fogliano. Outside is waiting, the most patient playmate of all. The most generous friend. The most miraculous inventor. This thought-provoking picture book poetically underscores our powerful and enduring connection with nature, not so easily obscured by lives spent indoors. Rhythmic, powerful language shows us how our world is made, the many ways Outside comes in to help and heal us, and reminds us that we are all part of a much greater universe. Emotive illustrations evoke the beauty, simplicity, and wonder that awaits us all . . .outside.

      Outside In2020
      4.3
    • Every Little Letter

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      For fans of The Word Collector and Be Kind comes a story of words, walls, and widening your world, by New York Times bestselling author Deborah Underwood.

      Every Little Letter2020
      4.4