Kim Smith Books

The beloved holiday movie starring Will Ferrell is now a Pop Classics picture book!

Arriving just in time for the 35th anniversary of the film, this picture book adaptation will introduce everyone s favorite alien to a new generation of fans!

"Three small words as humble and unassuming as my grandmother herself. Short, sweet, and powerful, they were more than a wish. I came to understand these words as a holy petition." This book describes how one woman interrupted a lifetime of struggle and stepped into the freedom for which she was made. When Kim Smith's grandmother passed away at age 95, she left no inheritance except her loving example and "Enjoy Your Life", her closing words spoken at each parting. Kim's grief brought desperation, her curiosity sparked a shift, and God's true nature was fully revealed. Expanding faith fueled a journey of spiritual transfiguration and birthed a desire to promote this powerful three word legacy. The purpose of this book is to do just that.

A grotesque figure confronts Myung-Dae Kwon, unleashing a terrifying presence marked by a foul stench and an earth-shaking voice. The servant of Satan embodies a palpable evil, causing wildlife to fall and the landscape to bend under his influence. This encounter immerses the reader in a vivid, unsettling atmosphere, highlighting the character's visceral fear and the overwhelming power of the dark entity before him.

Who knew grade six music could be so scary? For kids who love The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The Dork Diaries comes a hilarious new entry into funny middle-grade novels. Jay Roberts loves hockey. He's good at it. He also loves his hockey hero, Bobby Orr, considered a legend by Jay's grandfather. In fact, even though they may bicker, when it comes to the Bruins, the whole family agrees that they are the team to root for. When it comes to hockey, Jay's a team player, but there's one person who seems determined to make life hard for Jay: his classmate and fellow team member, Mick Bartlet. It's a good thing Jay can usually stickhandle his way out of his bullying. But something else is determined to make Jay's life difficult, something far harder for Jay to play: the saxophone. Sixth grade just became a whole lot more challenging ...

The story of Beowulf is not new; indeed it has been around for centuries. It started life as a captivating tale told around warming fires of Anglo-Saxon mead halls. Sometime between 7th and 11th centuries the story was written as an epic alliterative poem and the most famous work of Anglo-Saxon literature. This condensed version of a classic tale combined with unique illustrations, painted with natural pigments, help to convey the Saxon atmosphere to the reader.

When Strictville, where fun, play, and cuteness are all forbidden, is invaded by hundreds of adorable puppies, everyone is terrified until Teddy decides to shake the littlest puppy's paw.

Great Scott!! The latest in Quirk s series of Pop Classic Picture Books (following HOME ALONE, THE X-FILES, and E.T.) takes readers on a wild time- traveling trip BACK TO THE FUTURE!

Even hockey legends start with hand-me-downs. A beautifully illustrated true childhood story about hockey great Bobby Orr. Bobby eats, sleeps and breathes hockey. So when his birthday is coming up, he only wants one thing: new skates. He's seen the exact pair he wants in the shop window: sparkling blades, shiny leather, clean new laces tied in perfect bows. But when Bobby opens his gift, he's dismayed to find hand-me-down skates: scuffed leather, nicked blades, floppy laces. Once Bobby breaks them in, though, he and the hand-me-down skates become inseparable, and he can't imagine life without them . . . until the brand-new skates come into his life. How can he leave his hand-me-down skates behind? Log Driver's Waltz illustrator Jennifer Phelan brings this classic story to life with timeless, gorgeous art, and Kara Kootsra's words evoke the joy and dedication that Bobby Orr brought to his favorite sport. A perfect gift for readers and fans big and small, this book is destined to be a classic that is reached for time and time again.

Unable to make friends at her new school, Lizzie packs a bag and runs away. After accidentally stowing away in the TARDIS, she meets the Doctor, a mysterious woman who claims to be a time-traveling space alien. When the TARDIS malfunctions, Lizzie and the Doctor are sent catapulting through time and space, visiting the pyramids, the dinosaurs, an alien planet, and more. Along the way, Lizzie learns that making new friends isn't so hard after all . . . but will she ever be able to get back home? Featuring Jodie Whittaker's Thirteenth Doctor and an adorable new alien species, this sweet storybook is a must-have for Whovians everywhere, young and old alike.