New Releases by Alice Walstead

Alice Walstead is the author of How to Catch a Babysaurus (2025), How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch a Mermaid (2025), How to Catch an Invisible Bad Guy (2025), How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch the Easter Bunny (2025), How to Catch a Groundhog (2024).

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How to Catch a Babysaurus

release date: Jul 08, 2025
How to Catch a Babysaurus
The newest adventure in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series—do YOU have what it takes to catch the most unique creature yet? The How to Catch Kids are at it again! When one of them is about to gain a new sibling, the team tries to trap the Babysaurus—a curious little creature who loves adventure and learning new things! But will the Babysaurus be a nuisance or your new best friend? The perfect gift for new siblings ages 4-10, this fun dinosaur picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and parents alike. With STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos, How to Catch is a phenomenal Christmas or holiday gift! There are rumors of a stinky beast, quite small, but loud, it''s true! This could just be our new best friend, and to catch him we need YOU! Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Mamasaurus How to Catch a Daddysaurus How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch a Loveosaurus How to Catch a Leprechaun How to Catch a Mermaid and more!

How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch a Mermaid

release date: Apr 08, 2025

How to Catch an Invisible Bad Guy

release date: Mar 11, 2025
How to Catch an Invisible Bad Guy
The next exhilarating adventure in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series — a Bad Guy is on the loose! The How to Catch kids are having fun at a carnival when an Invisible Bad Guy falls out of the movie they are watching! Convinced that the kids'' catching net is the ultimate world-domination device, the Invisible Bad Guy steals it and tries to get away. While this new foe may have superpowers, the How to Catch kids have a few carnival tricks up their sleeves. Can YOU help catch this villain or will their net be lost forever? Full of zany traps, silly rhymes, and bright illustrations, this picture book is sure to capture the attention young readers and educators alike. With STEAM concepts and hilarious characters, How to Catch an Invisible Bad Guy is the perfect summer read, holiday basket or stocking stuffer, or classroom gift for children ages 4-10! Here I am! Muhahaha! My reign has just begun. Do YOU think you can catch me? Alright, let''s have some fun! Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch a Monster How to Catch a Groundhog How to Catch a Leprechaun How to Catch a Dinosaur and more!

How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch the Easter Bunny

release date: Feb 11, 2025
How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch the Easter Bunny
From the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new exhilarating graphic novel adventure! Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure...together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. In their bounciest adventure, Pup and Dragon are trying to catch the Easter Bunny! Bursting with colorful art and hilarious text, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch the Easter Bunny is sure to appeal to How to Catch lovers and new young readers alike. More Pup and Dragon Adventures: Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an Elf Pup and Dragon: How to Catch a Dinosaur Pup and Dragon: How to Catch a Unicorn

How to Catch a Groundhog

release date: Dec 10, 2024
How to Catch a Groundhog
A new holiday adventure in the NYT and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series perfect to celebrate Groundhog''s Day! The How to Catch kids are playing outside when they accidentally wake the groundhog living in the park. When the Groundhog runs away, the kids realize that tomorrow is Groundhog''s Day. If they don''t catch the groundhog and bring him back, the town won''t know when winter ends! The perfect gift for children ages 4-10 to celebrate Groundhog''s Day at home or in the classroom, this fun picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. The groundhog is a friendly guy, and he likes to be left alone. But now we''ve gone and scared him off. We need YOUR help to bring him home! Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Dinosaur How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch a Loveosaurus How to Catch a Leprechaun How to Catch a Mermaid and more!

My First How to Catch the Sandman

release date: Sep 03, 2024
My First How to Catch the Sandman
Catch your best goodnight dream and join the bedtime fun with this board book for babies and toddlers part of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series! Follow along in this sweet and calming bedtime adventure as the Sandman avoids traps set by children around the house to help them find their happiest dream before they fall asleep. Brimming with charming rhymes, simple STEM traps, and bright illustrations, this board book is sure to spark bedtime fun and a dream-filled imagination for a new set of young fans of the How to Catch brand. This adorable story is the perfect basket stuffer, shower gift for babies and toddlers, or a festive read aloud for ages 0-3! Looking for more read aloud fun? Also in the How to Catch series: My First How to Catch Santa Claus My First How to Catch a Witch My First How to Catch the Big Bad Wolf My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny And more

How to Catch a Fairy Godmother

release date: Jul 09, 2024
How to Catch a Fairy Godmother
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a magical new adventure about a young Fairy Godmother! After graduating from the academy, a shy new Fairy Godmother has been given the most challenging assignment yet— to watch over the How to Catch Kids! Can she take care of these wacky kids as they prepare for show & tell without getting caught in their wildly inventive traps? Come along for a never-before-seen exciting adventure perfect to celebrate the special role aunts and godmothers play in your life! This brand-new fantastical picture book is filled with silly rhymes, zany humor, and colorful illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. The perfect basket and stocking stuffer, summer reading, and gift for children 4-10. I am a fairy godmother, you think you know my tale. But this is all brand new to me - I''m blazing a new trail! Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch a Garden Fairy How to Catch a Loveosaurus How to Catch a Leprechaun How to Catch a Mermaid and more!

How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch a Unicorn

release date: May 07, 2024
How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch a Unicorn
From the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new exhilarating graphic novel adventure for kids age 6-9, the perfect Back to School read! Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure...together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. This time, Pup and Dragon are trying to catch the rare unicorn hiding in the zoo! Can THEY find her? Bursting with colorful art and hilarious text, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch a Unicorn is sure to appeal to How to Catch lovers and new young readers alike. More Pup and Dragon adventures: Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an Elf Pup and Dragon: How to Catch a Dinosaur

How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch a Dinosaur

release date: Apr 02, 2024
How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch a Dinosaur
From the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new exhilarating graphic novel adventure! Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure...together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. It''s time for the science fair, and Pup and Dragon have hatched a plan to help the kids win the first prize: They''ll catch a REAL dinosaur! Bursting with colorful art and hilarious text, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch a Dinosaur is sure to appeal to How to Catch lovers and new young readers alike. More Pup and Dragon adventures: Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an Elf

How to Catch a Mamasaurus

release date: Mar 05, 2024
How to Catch a Mamasaurus
The newest adventure in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series—do YOU have what it takes to catch the most special creature yet? The How to Catch Kids are at it again! This time, they''re trying to trap the Mamasaurus—a wonderful creature like no other with strong spirit and a kind heart! On their quest to catch her, the kids think about all the amazing ways in which Mamasaurus is there for them, always ready to share her love and support. The perfect gift for children ages 4-10 to share with Mom at Mother''s Day, Christmas, and beyond, this fun dinosaur picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. We''ve heard of a creature like no other, and if the great tales about her are true— Her strong spirit and soft heart are magical, and to catch this Mamasaurus we need YOU! Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Dinosaur How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch a Loveosaurus How to Catch a Leprechaun How to Catch a Mermaid and more!

How to Catch a Dream

release date: Jan 02, 2024
How to Catch a Dream
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an all-new story about life''s greatest adventure: catching your dream! This time, there are no traps to build or maps to follow, but only milestones to achieve! Everything you need to catch your biggest dream is already in you! A celebration of resilience, bravery, persistence, and true belief in yourself, How to Catch a Dream is perfect for fans of Oh, the Places You''ll Go and Happy Dreamer, and a reminder that catching your dream is always within reach! A great big world is out there waiting...It holds your biggest dream it''s true. Excitement, joy, and adventure are ready...Now catching the dream is up to YOU! Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Dinosaur How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch a Loveosaurus How to Catch a Leprechaun How to Catch a Mermaid and more!

How to Catch Santa Claus

release date: Sep 05, 2023
How to Catch Santa Claus
It''s time to deck the halls and set your traps in this new Christmas adventure from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series! Do you have what it takes to catch jolly old St. Nicholas himself? Santa Claus is getting ready to deliver presents to children around the world, but the wily How to Catch Kids have set traps galore! With the help of his trusty Reindeer and Elf, Santa will have to use all his festive magic to avoid being caught. Poised to become a new holiday tradition, this merry picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. The perfect Christmas gift or holiday stocking stuffer for children ages 4-10! It''s Christmas Eve! I am almost there! I know you''ve hatched a plan. So when you hear my HO-HO-HO, try to catch me if YOU can! Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch an Elf How to Catch a Reindeer How to Catch a Snowman How to Catch a Gingerbread Man How to Catch a Unicorn and more!

Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an Elf

release date: Sep 05, 2023
Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an Elf
From the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch books comes the first exhilarating Christmas adventure in a new graphic novel series! Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure ... together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. In their first adventure, they are trying to catch one of Santa''s little helpers--only Dragon has no idea what a Santa is let alone an elf. Bursting with colorful art and funny text that is sure to appeal to How to Catch lovers and new young readers alike, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an Elf is sure to bring extra cheer to your holidays this year!

How to Catch a Daddysaurus

release date: Apr 04, 2023
How to Catch a Daddysaurus
The newest addition in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series—do YOU have the rad skills needed to catch the mystical Daddysaurus? The Catch Club Kids are at it again! This time, they''re out to trap the Daddysaurus—a mystical creature capable of such amazing acts of kindness, bravery, brilliance and humor. The kids try to trap the creature with all his favorite activities, but will they succeed? Maybe all they need is a little sweetness to make this awesome Daddysaurus appear! The perfect gift for children ages 4-10 to share with Dad at Father''s Day, Christmas, and beyond, this fun dinosaur picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. Have you ever heard of the Daddysaurus, known for his kindness and bravery too? We''re on a mission to catch him today, but we may need some help from YOU! Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Dinosaur How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch a Loveosaurus How to Catch a Leprechaun How to Catch a Mermaid and more!

How to Catch a Garden Fairy

release date: Mar 28, 2023
How to Catch a Garden Fairy
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series comes a new springtime adventure perfect for Easter—do YOU have the magic touch needed to catch a Garden Fairy? When the Catch Club Kids stumble upon a trail of glitter and the entrance to an enchanted garden, they decide that they have to explore! Hoping to find the resident Garden Fairy to learn about her magical realm, our heroes set off on a whirlwind adventure through this larger-than-life garden. Young readers, parents, and educators alike will laugh along as the Garden Fairy dodges ridiculous STEAM traps and hilarious plans, and even interacts with some surprise How to Catch friends! Perfect for kids ages 4-10, this funny picture book makes a delightful Easter basket stuffer, classroom, summertime, or bedtime read-aloud, and graduation or birthday gift! In the garden lives a legend filled with magic, wit, and fun, So grab your friends and set your traps, and catch this fairy before the day''s done! Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Mermaid How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch the Tooth Fairy How to Catch the Easter Bunny How to Catch a Dinosaur and more!

My First How to Catch the Big Bad Wolf

release date: Mar 01, 2023
My First How to Catch the Big Bad Wolf
Step into your storybook this Easter and experience the magic of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch brand in this sweet board book for little ones! Come along into an enchanted world to catch one of the most famous storybook mischief-makers: the big, bad wolf! After reading her favorite stories, one little girl hops into the pages, determined to trap the wily wolf with the help of Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Hansel and Gretel, and more beloved characters. Filled with delightful nods to classic nursery rhyme and fairytale stories, cute rhyming text, and playful lures and traps, this adorable book is sure to spark reading, learning, and imagination for a new set of young How to Catch fans. My First How to Catch the Big Bad Wolf makes the perfect addition to any birthday gift, Easter basket stuffer, holiday gift for babies and toddlers, or a bedtime read aloud for ages 0-3! Some of my favorite stories are fables and tales and nursery rhymes, And I keep hearing about a big, bad wolf who causes trouble sometimes. If I were in the stories, I know just what I''d do! I would set only the best traps, he wouldn''t have a clue. Looking for more read aloud fun? Also in the How to Catch series: My First How to Catch Santa Claus My First How to Catch a Witch My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny How to Catch a Gingerbread Man How to Catch a Unicorn and more!

How to Catch a Bookworm

release date: Jan 01, 2023
How to Catch a Bookworm
"Join the How to Catch kids as they try to catch a magical Bookworm"--

Ready to Catch Holiday Magic!

release date: Jan 01, 2023
Ready to Catch Holiday Magic!
"Make holiday reading fun with How to Catch characters! Elf, snowman, reindeer." -- Back cover.

My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny Book and Headband Set

release date: Jan 01, 2023
My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny Book and Headband Set
My First How To Catch the Easter Bunny board book and Santa headband set

How to Catch a Garden Gnome

release date: Jan 01, 2023
How to Catch a Garden Gnome
The How to Catch Kids track down a garden gnome.

How to Catch a Loveosaurus

release date: Dec 06, 2022
How to Catch a Loveosaurus
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an exciting picture book about a rare new creature! Can you catch the magical Loveosaurus? The Catch Club Kids are on the chase again, this time to trap a dinosaur that escaped from the museum and wants to spread love and kindness. Blending exciting traps and STEAM concepts with hilarity and chaos to encourage reading, learning, and imagination, this charming adventure will delight young readers, families, and educators alike—and maybe inspire spreading some kindness too! This funny children''s picture book makes the perfect bedtime read-aloud and Valentine''s Day gift for kids ages 4-10! Have you heard of the Loveosaurus? The first ever found—it''s true! He''s on the run spreading kindness and joy, but who will trap him... YOU? Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Dinosaur How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch a Class Pet How to Catch a Gingerbread Man How to Catch a Mermaid and more!

How to Catch a Reindeer

release date: Oct 04, 2022
How to Catch a Reindeer
Jingle all the way in this new Christmas story for kids from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series! It''s Christmas Eve and Santa''s team is off to deliver presents when one of the trusted reindeer Comet decides to explore on her own... the perfect opportunity for our Catch Club Kids to trap her and prove Santa exists! Come along on this fun Christmas adventure to see if you can catch Comet! Poised to become a new holiday tradition, this merry picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. The perfect Christmas gift or holiday stocking stuffer for children ages 4-10! Reindeer fly on Christmas Eve and bring us all good cheer. To catch one takes a special trap—will YOU meet one this year? Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch an Elf How to Catch a Snowman How to Catch a Yeti How to Catch a Gingerbread Man How to Catch a Unicorn and more!

How to Catch a Witch

release date: Aug 02, 2022
How to Catch a Witch
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series—do YOU have what it takes to snatch a Halloween witch? It''s Halloween night and something doesn''t seem quite right... When the Catch Club Kids head out to trick-or-treat, there are ghosts, goblins, and ghouls everywhere! Our heroes discover a witch on a broom has opened a magical portal that let out spooky creatures all over the neighborhood. Follow along in this frightfully fun story as they set zany traps for the witch to close the portal and save Halloween before all the candy is gone! How to Catch a Witch is a treat sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. The perfect Halloween gift or basket stuffer that kids ages 3-7 will love! You''ve been waiting all year long to trick-or-treat with friends. But wait—a witch is on the loose! We''ll catch her before night''s end! Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Monster How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch a Mermaid How to Catch a Dinosaur How to Catch an Elf and more!

How to Catch a Class Pet

release date: Jun 28, 2022
How to Catch a Class Pet
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an all-new, hilarious back-to-school adventure! The class pets escaped from their cages and are running loose in your school! Join along in this school adventure that will delight fans of the bestselling How to Catch series! Perfect for young readers and educators alike, this fun-filled picture book blends STEAM concepts with hilarity and chaos to encourage reading, learning, and imagination. Featuring an approachable school theme that kids will relate to plus cute animal characters, this silly story will inspire repeat reads again and again! Join the fun and find out if YOU have what it takes to catch these riotous pets! Perfect for children ages 4-10, this book makes a delightful first day of school gift, gift for teachers, stocking stuffer, graduation gift, or for read-aloud fun anytime of year! We all went inside to our classrooms, but there wasn''t one pet to be found. It seems they all watched us this morning, and escaped for recess on the playground. Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch a Dinosaur How to Catch a Mermaid How to Catch a Monster How to Catch a Snowman and more!

My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny

release date: Feb 01, 2022
My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny
Hop along and join the fun of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch brand with this sweet Easter board book! Can you catch the wily Easter Bunny this year? In this delightful Easter tale, one child and his baby animal friends hope to catch this Easter legend and learn his special tricks! Just how does he get eggs to every child in one day? Brimming with charming rhymes, simple STEM traps, and bright illustrations, this Easter bunny book for kids will delight little readers as they follow along to build playful lures and trap everyone''s favorite bunny! Filled with hidden eggs, baskets, candy, chocolates, and more, this adorable story makes the perfect addition to any Easter basket, holiday gift for babies and toddlers, or a festive springtime read aloud for ages 0-3! I want to catch the Easter Bunny and learn his secret ways, I''ve set my traps and now just hope we meet on Easter Day! Looking for more read aloud fun? Also in the How to Catch series: My First How to Catch Santa Claus My First How to Catch a Witch How to Catch the Easter Bunny How to Catch a Gingerbread Man How to Catch a Unicorn ... And more!

My First How to Catch a Witch

release date: Aug 03, 2021
My First How to Catch a Witch
Experience the magic of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch brand in this sweet Halloween board book for little ones! Can you catch a witch? It''s the spookiest night of the year and one child has a wish: to trap a witch on her broomstick so she can touch a twinkle star in the sky! Brimming with charming rhymes and delightful art, this Halloween book for kids will enchant little readers as they follow the child, her black cat, and puppy friend in building playful lures for the witch on the broom! Filled with cute jack-o''-lantern pumpkins, trick-or-treat costumes, candy, and more, this spellbinding story makes a perfect addition to any Halloween trick-or-treat basket, holiday gift for babies and toddlers, or a festive fall read aloud for ages 0-3! To ride on a magic broom on Halloween night You''ll have to catch a witch so you can take flight! Looking for more read aloud fun? Also in the How to Catch series: My First How to Catch Santa Claus My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny How to Catch a Monster How to Catch a Gingerbread Man How to Catch a Unicorn ... And more!

5-minute how to Catch Christmas Stories

release date: Jan 01, 2021
5-minute how to Catch Christmas Stories
"Can the Catch Club Kids outsmart an Elf? Outrun the Gingerbread Man? Or even fool Santa''s reindeer? Each of the 12 stories in this collection is filled to the brim with ingenious traps to catch your favorite creatures-and all can be read in just under five minutes. There is no better time than Christmastime to read How to Catch! So set your traps, check them twice, and get ready to catch some holiday fun." --Page 4 of cover.

My First How to Catch Santa Claus

release date: Nov 01, 2020
My First How to Catch Santa Claus
Experience the magic of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch Brand for a younger audience in this sweet Christmas board book for kids! It''s Christmas Eve, one of the most magical nights of the year, and one child has a wish: to catch Santa as he delivers gifts so he can hug him tight! Brimming with sweet rhymes and adorable art, this new holiday story will delight readers as they follow the child and his cat and puppy friends in building playful lures and simple traps for the winter legend himself! Filled with sweets, presents, toys, and lots of Christmas spirit, this holiday treat makes a perfect addition to any Christmas stocking stuffer, gift book for babies and toddlers, or a festive and heartwarming holiday read aloud for ages 0-3! It''s Christmas Eve and it''s my one and only night To catch Santa in my house and hug him really tight. Looking for more read aloud fun? Also in the How to Catch series: My First How to Catch a Witch How to Catch a Gingerbread Man How to Catch an Elf My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny How to Catch a Snowman And more!
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