Deborah Underwood

In this follow-up to the hilarious The Fairy Tale Fixers: Cinderella, Fairy and Mouse are back on the case as they help Sleeping Beauty try to awaken from a nightmare. A princess trapped in her room. An evil marriage plot. And a curse just waiting to happen. These things spell disaster . . . until Fairy and Mouse arrive on the scene. Because the Fairy Tale Fixers can fix any fairy tale (Well, eventually. First they might make things a teensy bit worse.) Will there be a Happily Ever After? There will definitely be a rather confused duck . . . and lots of laughs. Fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel and Sir Ladybug will love this funny graphic novel with its twist on the classic fairy tale Perfect for: Readers who love to laugh Gift-givers looking for a silly fairy tale retelling Fans of Deborah Underwood and Jorge Lacera's The Fairy Tale Fixers: Cinderella

Explore the many kinds of quiet in this board book edition of the irresistibly charming New York Times bestseller from Deborah Underwood. All quiet is not created equal. There are many kinds of quiet: Quiet can be delicate. Quiet can be thundering Quiet can be sweet, and cozy, and can most definitely help you fall asleep. Whether you're looking for a laugh or to wind down from the day The Quiet Book has lots to explore Sturdy board book pages make this edition ideal for the littlest fingers. A gentle exploration of all the different quiets that can fill a child's days from morning to night. Kid-centric descriptions that are relatable and funny. Impossibly sweet artwork from Little Panda's Renata Liwska

On a street that covets big, showy gardens, Andrew sets out to grow his own tiny garden in this picture book about slowing down, appreciating the little things, and staying true to yourself. From bestselling, award-winning author Deborah Underwood and debut illustrator Jax Chow Andrew loves plants, but he’s overwhelmed by the fancy plots in his neighborhood—too big, too tall, too much. With soil, seeds, water, and patience, Andrew’s tiny garden blooms into a size his neighbors may not understand, but that’s perfect for tiny leaves, tiny colors, and tiny visitors. Beloved author Deborah Underwood’s ode to cultivating and caring for one small rectangle of the world, paired with Jax Chow’s exquisite debut illustrations, is also about caring for oneself—and staying true to both, no matter what.

The Investigators meet The First Cat in Space in this hilarious graphic novel. Fairy and Mouse will forever change young readers’ perspectives on stepmothers, princes, and pumpkins as they help Cinderella set things right when her carriage veers off course.Every fairy tale needs a fairy. Because sometimes stories go off the rails, and this fairy knows just what to do to fix them.Actually, he doesn’t . . . He makes it up as he goes along.And sometimes he needs help. A lot of help. Which is where Mouse comes in.Together, she and Fairy will make sure this tale has a happily ever after—just maybe not the one you expect.

A modern classic full of heart and holiday cheer, starring an adorable cast of mouse characters, perfect for fans of Little Red Sleigh.It's Christmas Eve, and the air is tingling with excitement. Hugo the mouse and his family are busy decorating their attic home for the most magical night of the year. But this season, the downstairs is quiet-without an ounce of yuletide cheer. Just a bare tree, with no garland, no bows, and no big sparkly star. Can Hugo hatch a plan to bring some of the joy from upstairs to the lonely man downstairs, who's spending this holiday without his loved ones?This little mouse family with big, brave hearts will inspire young readers to spread kindness not just during the Christmas season, but all year round.

Who was Old MacDonald before he had a farm A New York Times bestselling duo brings us this silly and sweet origin story about the storied farmer and his animal friends. Brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham. There once was a man who loved his tidy home and who didn’t like animals. Then one day, a cat appeared. The man and the cat both liked napping and watching the rain and eating dinner precisely at six.Well, maybe this one animal could stay.Next came a dog . . .This bighearted and funny tale with delightful artwork from Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham celebrates the joy of embracing new perspectives.Celebrates growth mindset.A hilarious read-aloud.Don't miss Outside In, The Quiet Book, and The Loud Book by Deborah Underwood.

You're not afraid of zombies . . . are you? This spooky, funny, and thrilling Step 3 reader features zombie retellings of popular fairytales What is Little Red Zombie carrying in her basket on her way to Grandma's? Are those . . . brains? What if all the fairytales you know and love where actually zombie-tales? Beware, these stories are only for the bravest of readers Read about Little Red Zombie, Hansel and Gretel Zombie, and more in this spooky and hilarious early reader Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

You're not afraid of zombies . . . are you? This spooky, funny, and thrilling Step 3 reader features zombie retellings of popular fairytales What is Little Red Zombie carrying in her basket on her way to Grandma's? Are those . . . brains? What if all the fairytales you know and love where actually zombie-tales? Beware, these stories are only for the bravest of readers Read about Little Red Zombie, Hansel and Gretel Zombie, and more in this spooky and hilarious early reader Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

Follow along in this board book adaptation of Ducks! as Duck wanders away from the pond for a moment and returns to find the other ducks gone. Searching high and low, Duck discovers many clues around the city - squawking, feathers, ponds - but no ducks. Will Duck’s feathered friends finally be found? With spare text and lots of visual jokes, this is a funny and sweet celebration of family.

The fifth book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg—now featuring brand-new illustrations!At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters—but things don't always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they'll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb.Jessica is worse than worried when she learns that the Nutcracker School of Ballet might lose its lease! Life just wouldn't be the same without the ballet classes she shares with her Sugar Plum sisters. Her problems mount when she rescues an adorable stray kitty on her way home from class. The animal shelters can't take the cat for weeks, so Jessica hopes the cat can live at the Nutcracker School in the meantime. But the school is already in trouble, and a cat could be just what the landlord needs to bring down the curtain on the ballerinas-permanently.

The sixth book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg—now featuring brand-new illustrations!At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters—but things don't always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they'll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb.Epatha knows she's the perfect pick for the lead in the new Sugar Plum ballet. But her dream role isn't as fabulosa as she imagined. When she tries to spice up the choreography with her free-spirited style it's up to the rest of the Sugar Plum Ballerinas to keep Epatha's toes in line. Will Epatha listen to her friends or can she convince the other ballerinas that her way is the best?

Once upon a planetoid surrounded by her friends, a girl, Snow Bright, loved building bots from scraps and odds and ends! Snow White gets a stellar upgrade in this clever retelling with a truly inventive heroine. With wit, bravery, and some spare circuit boards, this Jo will foil the queen, befriend a dragon, and build herself a celestially happy ending of her own. From the team that created the acclaimed INTERSTELLAR CINDERELLA and READING BEAUTY comes another funny and empowering interstellar fairy tale.

Terrel is always in charge, whether she's making lists for grocery shopping (her favorite hobby, AFTER ballet), keeping her brothers in line, or organizing father-daughter time in with her dad. Lately, though, her dad's been acting a little strange--wearing new clothes and way too much aftershave. Things get even weirder when he surprises Terrel with his new girlfriend during a night out at the ballet - a night that was supposed to be father-daughter time. What's more, his "date" brought her niece along. A niece who turns out to be Terrel's ballerina nemesis, Tiara Girl! With some Sugar Plum help, Terrel takes charge of breaking up her father's new relationship.

At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters-but things don't always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they'll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb.Perfectionistic Jerzey Mae desperately wants to be a ballet dancer. But she's frustrated by her own lack of talent--and by her friends' jokes about her terrible dancing. Things get even worse when her little brother Mason attends her ballet class, totally embarrassing Jerzey in front of her prima ballerina idol, Miss Camilla Freeman. When Jerzey learns that Miss Camilla will be attending their recital, she's determined not to make a fool of herself again. But her efforts to learn her dance are continually thwarted--until she finds help in a very unexpected place.

From the bestselling author of The Quiet Book comes an honest and touching new picture book about the ups and downs of friendship. Walter and Xavier are best friends. They do everything together But then...quietly...slowly...Xavier becomes best friends with someone else. Walter goes from feeling hurt and left out to feeling confused and angry to feeling just plain lonely. Until one morning he wakes up feeling a tiny bit hopeful. That day, while out for a hike by himself, he meets Ollie. Could this be the beginning of a new friendship? Sometimes best friends aren't forever, and that's okay. Because there might be a new pal waiting just around the corner.

At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters-but things don't always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they'll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb.Brenda Black prides herself on her logical and orderly mind. She studies anatomy books and idolizes Leonardo da Vinci. But things go haywire when her spoiled cousin Tiffany comes to visit. Fed up with Tiffany's bragging, Brenda snaps when Tiffany implies that Brenda is not cultured enough to know who Miss Camilla Freeman is-Miss Camilla Freeman, the very famous prima ballerina. Brenda tells Tiffany that not only does she know who Camilla Freeman is, but she happens to own an autographed pair of her toeshoes.The problem? Those shoes actually belong to Ms. Debbé, the headmistress of the Nutcracker School! Brenda's anatomy books might get her into medical school one day, but they can't get her off of this ballet slipper-y slope-for that, she'll need the help of her Sugar Plum Sisters!

At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters-but things don't always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they'll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb.Alexandrea Petrakova Johnson does not want to be a beautiful ballerina, and she does not want to leave her friends in Apple Creek. Unfortunately, that doesn't stop her ballet-crazy mother from moving them to Harlem, or from enrolling Al at the Nutcracker School of Ballet. Life is hard when you're the new ballerina on the block, and it's even harder when you're chosen to be the Sugar Plum Fairy in the school recital! Al's ballet classmates are going to have to use all the plum power they've got to coach this scary fairy!

Buckle up for a little bear's first flight in this adorable, light-as-air picture book by New York Times bestselling author Deborah Underwood and critically acclaimed artist Sam Wedelich.Follow a bear cub, their grownup, and their beloved stuffie Teddy as they make their way through the busy airport and cub's first plane ride. Their destination? A bear-y special family reunion with grandma! This cheerful, rhyming, reassuring go-to for little ones preparing for their first (or second or tenth) flight is a gentle adventure full of accessible bear puns and delightful touches, plus a detailed map of the bear-port on the endpapers.Here’s the shuttle—climb inside.Time for your first bearplane ride!“The perfect pick for first-time fliers . . . Essential." —Common Sense Media“Buoyant and properly reassuring." —Booklist * "Both accessible and fun." —BCCB (starred review)“Adorable.” —TinyBeans“Fun for travelers of all ages.” —The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin