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Hannah Barnaby

    Hannah Barnaby is a former children's book editor and indie bookseller with a deep passion for storytelling. Her writing often delves into complex themes within engaging narratives, making her work resonate strongly with young readers. She brings a unique perspective shaped by her extensive experience in the children's literature world. Her books are celebrated for their thoughtful exploration of character and emotion.

    There's Something about Sam
    Monster and Boy
    Monster and Boy: The Sister Surprise
    The Pumpkin Seed's Secret
    It's Christmas Everywhere, Celebrations from Around the World
    Home Is...
    • Home Is...

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.3(165)Add rating

      What makes a home home? Find out in this intriguing exploration of the places creatures call home.

      Home Is...
    • A picture book full of heart and hominess, The Pumpkin Seed's Secret reveals the life cycle of a pumpkin with clever and cozy rhyme. With each page turn, the pumpkin becomes something new - it's a seed, a flower, a house, a face, and more! Extensive back matter on pumpkin life cycle stages, other fun pumpkin facts, and a recipe are included. A perfect book for home and school libraries! A pumpkin is a seed. A plain little seed with a secret inside, A pocket, a pip with a new life to hide. To hide and to hold As springtime unfolds, A pumpkin begins as a seed. A pumpkin is a sprout. A curious sprout with one leaf and then two, A budding, a nudging, a slow peekaboo. Happy for rain And sunshine again, A pumpkin pops out as a sprout.

      The Pumpkin Seed's Secret
    • Monster and Boy are back for another adventure! And this time the best friends are in for a surprise: a sister surprise! Ever since Monster (who sleeps under the bed) and Boy (who sleeps in the bed) met and became best friends, they've learned a lot about each other. So when Monster notices that Boy seems grumpy (Boy's mom has told him he's getting another baby sister), Monster decides to cheer his friend up. Together, they set out on a surprise adventure! But surprise: Boy's sister has tagged along. Together, they learn about how monster babies are born and get their names, before Boy and his sister find yet another surprise waiting for them back home. Told with a warm, cozy voice, Hannah Barnaby's story is brought to life with adorable two-color illustrations by Anoosha Syed. Filled with adventure and humor, Monster and Boy: The Sister Surprise is a perfect chapter book for sharing with kids just aging out of picture books and for newly independent readers.

      Monster and Boy: The Sister Surprise
    • Monster and Boy

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      4.1(389)Add rating

      This is the beginning of an exciting illustrated chapter book series about the friendship between Monster and Boy.

      Monster and Boy
    • Despite his initial hesitation to invite the new kid, Sam, to his sleepover birthday party, Max quickly discovers that what makes us different makes us special, and new friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species . . . Perfect as a birthday gift, and for fans of Vampirina Ballerina and Crankenstein.

      There's Something about Sam