"A young boy heads into the woods to read bedtime stories to vampires, witches, skeletons, and other kinds of monsters who have no one to help them to sleep"--
Gideon Sterer Books
Gideon Sterer draws inspiration from a childhood spent near his family's reptile zoo, an experience that offered him a unique perspective on strange animal behaviors. This unusual background infuses his writing with a sense of wonder and the unexpected. His narratives often delve into fantastical realms, exploring the peculiar and the imaginative. Sterer's work invites readers into worlds where the boundaries of reality are delightfully blurred.
Explore every branch, nook, and cranny of a treetop utopia built by children and their animal friends in this immersive and intricately detailed picture book by a New York Times bestselling author.
Far from the city, but not quite in the countryside, lies a fairground. When night falls, and the fair is empty, something unexpected happens. Wild animals emerge from the trees, a brave raccoon pulls a lever, and the rollercoasters and rides explode back into bright, neon life. Now it's time for the woodland creatures to have some fun
A joyful picture book based on the true story of a tiny owl found inside a Christmas tree that's guaranteed to be the cutest story you read this season. Bursting with Christmas magic, discover the heart-warming story of a little owl who's discovered living in the world's most famous Christmas tree. When Little Owl's home is cut down by people saying it will make a beautiful Christmas tree, she's not sure she wants anything to do with Christmas, whatever that is. But when she wakes up, she finds that her tree has been transported to the Big City! Far from home, she's soon to find out the true meaning of Christmas. Inspired by the real life story of the little owl who find her way to New York in the famous Christmas tree outside the Rockefeller Center. Co-written by Ellen Kalish, caretaker of the real owl, The Christmas Owl is a charming story of friendship, compassion, and the true meaning of this special time of year
It Began with Lemonade
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The story presents a whimsical journey of turning challenges into opportunities, as characters craft and sell lemonade from life's lemons. With vibrant illustrations and a balanced tone, it captures the essence of resilience and creativity, making it an engaging read for all ages.
Knights battle nighttime fears in this dreamy bedtime picture book
A granddaughter helps her grandpa adjust to his new urban home by inventing a fantastical fishing game in this gorgeous picture book
Not Your Nest!
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A hilarious and oh-so-honest look at the art of sharing, from two rising picture-book stars.
What starts with just two kids quickly escalates into a rhyming, rollicking romp through the neighborhood, where all the kids are invited!Climb to Cal'sWhirl to Will'sTrampoline from Ted's to Jill's!Two sisters venture out of their house and pick up Cal, then all three head to Will's. Four become eight and then eight become twelve, and before you know it, there are twenty-two!Never touching the ground, the kids have no shortage of ways to get to their pal's place when there is a mission at hand! Trampolines and slides. Propellers and parachutes. Diving boards and swinging vines. Find your favorite mode and join the friends on the adventurous trip!A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Junior Library Guild Selection"There is no safe or sound reasoning behind any of the journeys herein, but the joyful abandon is something any child will embrace."-- School Library Journal , starred review"Mesmerizing."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review
Ta-da! A dazzling magician is willing to teach readers his most closely-held tricks in this cheekily fun, interactive picture book. Do you believe in magic? No? Well, clearly you have never witnessed the astonishing, bewildering, disappearing Mr. Jacques. Watch closely. He can wedge himself into the spine of this book, or drape himself across its pages. He can disappear before your very eyes! But is he really gone? If you listen, you can hear his cane tapping on the windows, and his boots pitter-pattering across the floor. And if you pay very close attention, maybe he will teach you some of his tricks, too. Perfect for fans of There's a Dragon in Your Book and The Book of Mistakes, this is a magic show you can hold in your hands that will stay with you long after Mr. Jacques' final disappearance.