Constance Lombardo

When Itty Bitty Betty Blob tries out for the Devil Divers, Coach wants her to CRASH and FLOP and make a big splash like a fierce monster--but fierce is not Betty! Can she follow her heart and do the unique dives she loves? In this sequel to the adorable Itty Bitty Betty Blob , our favourite blob has another opportunity to discover what it means to be yourself and follow your heart. Here's another perfectly-pitched story about the importance of being exactly who you are. "I laughed, I cried, I love Betty Blob! Be Yourself and joy will follow." —Bex, Books Are Magic (Brooklyn, NY).

An Amazon Best Book of the MonthA Barnes + Noble Most Anticipated Kids’ BookA Kids’ Indie Next PickItty Bitty Betty Blob tries to be bad, like a good little monster—but she's NOT GOOD at being bad! This social-emotional learning picture book shows kids ages 4 - 8 that being yourself is more than enough. A perfect Halloween gift! ADORABLE ART WITH MASSIVE KID APPEAL: for fans of animated features like Turning Red or The Owl House will love the humor and art in Itty Bitty Betty Blob.FRESH TAKE ON FAMILIAR THEME: Monsters have been done over and over, but when is the last time you read a book about a blob who was trying to look more scary for her class photo? REASSURING MESSAGE WITH A BIG DOSE OF HUMOR: You don’t have to try so hard to be like everyone else, being yourself is enough!ADORABLY CATCHY NAME: Just saying “Itty Bitty Betty Blob” is fun and will makes everyone smile.FANTASTIC CREATIVE TEAM: Constance Lombardo is the author of Tiny Spoon vs Little Fork. She has a delightful sense of humor and her own quirky take on the world. Micah Player has a big, gregarious personality and is a joy to know and speak to.It's monster picture day again! Itty Bitty Betty Blob sits in front of the mirror practicing her growling for the camera. But for Betty growling is not so easy. She's not a typical monster, and she doesn't love scaring anyone. What does Betty love? Dancing and rainbows and cute furry creatures. So when Betty's mom hands her a perfectly horrible scaly black dress to wear on picture day, Betty isn't sure. Of course she wants to make mom happy, so she heads off to school with high hopes, practicing her growling all the way there... and that's when Betty makes a discovery that feels just right.

Take silly seriously! A fall-off-your-high-chair funny picture book starring a spoon, a fork, and the baby they both want to feed, perfect for fans of The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors and The Bad Seed."Time to feed the baby!" yells clock. Tiny Spoon is ready for the job! But who's this pointy guy?"I'm Little Fork. I feed the baby, too!" Wait. What? This isn't going to get ugly, is it? (Nah!) Who's known baby longer? (Spoon) Who's good at stabbing and poking? (Fork) Who comes from the best family? (Both families are rather impressive.) Who does baby like better? (Neither. Turns out Baby likes throwing both utensils across the kitchen, and that's EXACTLY what baby does.) Now it's going to take cooperation-not competition-to make their way back to baby. And when they do get back they'll still have to feed the baby. Anyone who has ever tried to feed a baby knows it ain't easy-but does it have to be this hard?

“The messages of inclusion and acceptance are welcome. An enjoyable addition to noisy storytimes.” —KirkusEverybody Says Meow! Or do they? Fans of Sandra Boynton and of Jules Feiffer’s classic Bark, George will meow, bark, and ribbit when they hear this hilarious picture book about a waggish group of adorable animals that just cannot follow one simple instruction.“Welcome to that magical time when everybody says, ‘Meow!’ Ready?”Well, not quite. There’s also a “Woof.” And a “Ribbit.”A few words and a minimal background can make for plenty of mischief—especially when your characters are adorable, delightfully silly, and probably NOT LISTENING!Fun, cumulative, and playful, Everybody Says Meow is perfect for preschoolers and toddlers just learning how to read.“Working in pen, ink, and watercolor, Lombardo’s bright scenes focus all the attention on her cast as they discover that not everybody says ‘meow’—and that more friends make things much more fun.” —Publishers Weekly“This readaloud swiftly becomes a read-along, and little ones will quickly join in with the various animal sounds. A final comic punch will leave listeners giggling and wanting more.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

All paws on deck! Everyone’s favorite Hollywood cat is ready for his big break in the final book of the Mr. Puffball trilogy.Purr-fect for middle grade fans of highly illustrated, funny series such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Origami Yoda, My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish, and The Popularity Papers.After travelling the country as El Gato’s stunt cat for way too long, Mr. Puffball is ready for his BIG break—and what’s bigger than REALITY TV?He’ll kick butt on Feline Ninja Warrior and even bake his way to victory on Celebrity Birthday Cake Wars. But real opportunity knocks when Mr. Puffball lands a leading role on Castaway Island. Get ready for major island drama!Mr. Puffball uses his wits, killer stunt moves, and even bigger heart to conquer the challenges of the wilderness, and yes—this just might be his ticket to the red carpet. With hilarity, a cat-tastic cast, hysterical outtakes, and punchline puns, the Mr. Puffball books will knock your paws off!

Mr. Puffball is through being a stunt cat-he's ready to be a real actor! It's just too dangerous to be on fire all the time. But according to Victoria Bossypaws at Purramount Studios, Puffball and El Gato are going to lose their roles in their Hollywood buddy movie unless they can demonstrate youthful Hollywood appeal! But how? They have two weeks to film a dangerous and exciting cross-country movie reel-starring themselves-doing amazing feats of daring and coolness! They'll cross the country in an old van-and film in Las Vegas, Hobowood, the Grand Canyon, the Hoover Dam, and Coney Island! Much of the cast from Mr. Puffball's first book is here, with Rosie as a fledgling director and a fantastic new addition to the group-Pickles! Amazing adventures ensue!

In this hilarious illustrated adventure meet Mr. Puffball, a medium-size feline with a big dream! With amazing humor that appeals to both kids and adults as well as funny illustrations throughout the story, Mr. Puffball: Stunt Cat to the Stars is perfect for dreamers, movie buffs, and fans of Timmy Failure and Stick Dog. He's a hero for today. Or possibly tomorrow. He's a cat. He's awesome. And ...wait for it ...he's going to Hollywood to become a famous movie star! Follow Mr. Puffball on his trip cross-country. (Look at all the postcards to Mom!) See him stumble upon Hobowood! (Not as glamorous as Hollywood, but full of beans.) Watch him land at last in Hollywood, where he meets a cast of thousands (or at least half a dozen) and catapults himself into the next best thing to being a famous movie star: working as a stunt cat to his movie star hero, El Gato!