Fred is Brody's beloved dog. But there's one thing that Fred hates: going to bed. He puts it off for as long as he can. Brody helps him clean up toys, put on his pajamas, get a drink, and brush his teeth. He even sings goodnight songs for him, but Fred still doesn't want to go to bed. Luckily, Brody is easy to put to bed... right?
Lucy is terrified of monsters. One night, when she meets a very scary one in her dreams, she wakes up and vows never to sleep again! Lucy's dad comes to the rescue and teaches her the steps to make a monster disappear. Will Lucy ever feel safe enough to sleep again? In this light-hearted and silly story, readers will join Lucy as she meets unexpected characters and faces her bedtime fears.
Anger can start out small, like a tiny tornado, and grow into a twister that feels like it will never go away. In MAD, readers will join a young girl as she tries everything possible to make her angry feelings disappear. She can't even watch her favorite movie, go to soccer practice, or brush her teeth without a dark cloud following her. Will she ever feel like herself again?
The loveable duo of Gigi and little sis Birdie are back in Gigi: The Ballet Recital, which follows the tale of our bubbly heroine Gigi as she and Birdie prepare for the big annual ballet recital. Normally, this event is the highlight of Gigi’s year, but this time, something is different: Gigi has been put in the back row (gasp!) and now no one is going to be able to see her. Why even dance at all?? Gigi’s mojo has suddenly pirouetted off and left her with a case of the ballet blues. But, when the recital rolls around and first-timer Birdie panics out on stage, big sis Gigi rushes to the rescue and unexpectedly rediscovers the reason she loves to dance (spoiler alert: it doesn’t have anything to do with the audience!). This relatable story of how things don’t always meet our expectations is a perfect way to help kids deal with life’s inevitable disappointments. Gigi’s journey from sadness and self-pity to the selfless act that lets her find her joy and passion again is a great lesson in resilience.
Gigi: Big Sister is the tale of a little girl who is super excited about her baby sister, Birdie, becoming her new best friend. However, Gigi is faced with the harsh reality that... well, newborns just aren’t all that much fun. But Gigi soon discovers that infants do have a few redeeming qualities (her new baby sis is good at staring contests and cloud watching), and if Gigi can just have a little patience, Birdie will eventually acquire all the skills she needs to participate in Gigi’s wishlist of fun sister activities (nail painting, sleepovers, baking cookies)! And, best of all, Gigi will be there to experience all the cool milestones as Birdie achieves them: clapping, talking, even learning to say Gigi’s name! In fact, Birdie is the one who gives Gigi her moniker when she can’t pronounce “Georgie.”
A few weeks before Christmas, a nice man finds a tiny golden puppy peeking out from under a mailbox. He takes her home, and his children, Greta and Peter, are thrilled! The puppy is always peeking, so they give her the perfect name: Peek! But when they find a present with a tag that reads "Don't peek," it confuses everyone, especially Peek! What will happen when the kids try to give Peek a new name? With relatable characters, easy-to-understand themes, and cute illustrations, this book is perfect for children of all ages, especially during Christmas time!
In this sequel to Don’t Peek, Greta goes camping with her Flower Troop. She’s nervous about being away from home, but she can’t wait to celebrate her friend Emma’s birthday. However, Peek is worried about being left behind, so she sneaks into Greta’s suitcase!
As Greta sets up camp with her friends, Peek’s curiosity leads her into the woods. There, she stumbles upon a mischievous raccoon who threatens to ruin Emma’s party. Will Peek’s bravery save the day?
With its relatable scenarios and exciting moments, Peek: Summer Camp will encourage readers to step out of their comfort zone and be brave in the face of new challenges.
Peek the adorable puppy is back, and it’s her first Halloween! Greta and Peter are nearly ready to go to their town’s Halloween carnival when Greta has a sudden realization: Peek doesn’t have a costume! After several attempts to dress her up, the kids finally figure out that Peek wants to be a friendly ghost!
Get ready for a heartwarming journey filled with giggles, gasps, and ghostly fun. This is one Halloween story that will have you playing peek-a-boo with its pages long after the candy has been eaten.
In this humorous and heartwarming story, readers will learn that having a pet is a big responsibility and that caring for one can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. With its soft watercolor illustrations and delightful characters, The Pig Who Grew Too Big encourages readers to embrace the magic of growing up.
Wendy sits down to eat her favorite meal and suddenly realizes that she is not hungry! Her mother tells her that she must have lost her appetite. Wendy (with the help of her doll, Mildred) sets out to investigate her missing appetite and locate its exact whereabouts. Searching high and low, will Wendy ever find her appetite?