New Releases by Ashley Spires

Another hilarious picture book tie-in to the award-winning Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe animated TV series. Binky the space cat – better known to his fellow space pets as Agent Binky – has always wondered what goes on at the dog park. His fellow agent Gordon goes there every day with Small Human, but the rest of the team, being indoor pets, aren’t allowed. Then it hits him – why shouldn’t they all be able to see it for themselves? It’s a new secret mission! They’ll go where no cat nor turtle nor goldfish has gone before! And Gordon will help them get there by designing a robot that everyone can fit inside that looks and acts like a dog. What could possibly go wrong?

A high-seas adventure about an unconventional little pirate who charms the rough pirate crew of the Rusty Squid. With treasure chests of laughs, Small Saul is a lighthearted celebration of individuality, and proof that good things come in small packages.

New for fans of the runaway bestseller The Most Magnificent Thing, a story about the ups and downs of working with others. When a girl and her dog arrive at the girl’s favorite workspace to make something, they find that a neighbor has gotten there first! Hmm, well, maybe they could make something together? Magnificent idea! So the girl starts cutting, hammering and gluing, while the neighbor considers, measures and calculates. The neighbor believes in always measuring twice and cutting once, but the girl thinks that takes way too long. Clearly, they have very different approaches to making. Will they ever be able to work things out as a team? This fresh take on the joys and pressures of working with others will inspire kids to imagine, try and persevere – together!

Holy fuzzbutt! A new Ashley Spires picture book series, based on the animated TV show Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe. When Agent Binky (the space cat) accidentally falls through a screen while he’s chasing an alien (fruit fly) that got inside his space station (house), he and Ted, his beloved stuffed mouse, are catapulted into outer space (outside), and Ted lands right near an alien spaceship (wasp nest)! Though Binky is brought back inside, Ted is left behind – in enemy territory! Binky must act quickly, so he turns to P.U.R.S.T. (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) for assistance. But can Ted be rescued in time? Kids will laugh out loud at Binky’s overactive imagination – and cheer when he wins the day!

Holy fuzzbutt! A new Ashley Spires picture book series, based on the animated TV show Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe. Binky the space cat is on duty, keeping watch for any aliens (bugs) attempting to breach his space station (house). Wait, there’s one (caterpillar) on the windowsill! Hmm, false alarm. It’s moving too slowly to be a threat. Except, over the next few days, it gets bigger. And bigger. Then, it builds itself a spaceship (cocoon) and emerges as a colorful flitting alien (butterfly) that – oh, no! – flies directly into the space station! It’s time for Binky and his crew to contact headquarters. A perfectly silly picture book for younger fans who can’t get enough Binky!

See below for English description. Une fillette et son chien sont prêts à fabriquer quelque chose. Elle rassemble ses fournitures et ils se dirigent vers son espace de travail préféré... pour découvrir que sa voisine, accompagnée de son chat, est arrivée la première! Peut-être pourraient-elles fabriquer quelque chose ensemble? Quelle idée magnifique! La jeune fille commence donc à couper, à marteler et à coller, tandis que sa voisine réfléchit, mesure et calcule. Cette dernière croit qu''il faut toujours mesurer deux fois pour couper une seule fois, mais la jeune fille pense que cela prend beaucoup trop de temps. La tension commence à monter lorsqu''il devient évident qu''elles ont des méthodes de travail très différentes. Elles n''ont même pas la même idée de ce qu''elles fabriquent! Parviendront-elles un jour à travailler ensemble? Mêlant humour et empathie, Ashley Spires saisit parfaitement les hauts et les bas émotionnels du travail en équipe dans cette célébration de la collaboration créative. En persévérant à travers les défis techniques et émotionnels, la jeune fille apprend que les erreurs ne sont pas synonymes d''échec et que les revers ne sont qu''une partie du chemin vers la réussite. Cet album illustré amusant et inspirant fait partie de la même franchise qui comprend des livres, une série télévisée et un court métrage primé. Cette série est très appréciée des professionnel·les de l''éducation en raison de l''importance qu''elle accorde à l''esprit de croissance, et ce livre, qui traite d''un autre thème important en classe, le travail d''équipe, ne fait pas exception. A girl and her dog are ready to make something. She gathers her supplies, and they head to her favourite workspace -- only to discover that her neighbour, along with her cat, got there first! Hmm, well, maybe they could make something together? Magnificent idea! So the girl starts cutting, hammering, and gluing, while her neighbor considers, measures, and calculates. Her neighbour believes in always measuring twice and cutting once, but the girl thinks that takes way too long. Tensions start to rise as it becomes clear they have very different styles of working. And even different ideas about exactly what they''re making! Can they ever work things out as a team? Blending humour with empathy to strike just the right note, Ashley Spires perfectly captures the emotional ups and downs of working with others in this celebration of collaboration in the creative process. As the girl perseveres through technical and emotional challenges, she learns that mistakes don''t mean failure and setbacks are just part of the route to success. This amusing and inspiring picture book is part of the franchise that includes books, a TV series, and an award-winning short film. The series is a favourite among educators because of its growth mindset focus, and this title highlights another important theme in the classroom: teamwork. Original Title: The Most Magnificent Team

See below for English description. Un nouveau livre qui présente les concepts que les petits inventeurs et inventrices doivent connaître. Dans ce livre charmant et inspirant, les personnages bien-aimés de Quelle idée magnifique! et Quel génie! accompagnent les lecteurs et lectrices à travers les hauts et les bas de la création, les encourageant à ne jamais abandonner leurs objectifs, mais à faire un pas en arrière si nécessaire. Les enfants qui ont aimé les deux premiers livres de la collection seront ravi-es de découvrir l''esprit et la sagesse dont font preuve la fillette et son chien dans cet album. L''autrice-illustratrice primée Ashley Spires prête son humour et son empathie à cet album illustré informatif, aidant les enfants à naviguer dans le processus créatif tout en soulignant l''état d''esprit de croissance, l''importance d''imaginer, d''innover et de commettre des erreurs, ainsi que les traits de caractère que sont la persévérance et la résilience. This latest addition to The Most Magnificent series highlights all the concepts little makers need to know. In this delightful and inspirational book, the beloved characters from Quelle idée magnifique! and Quel genie! walk with readers through the ups and downs of making, encouraging them to never let go of their goals, but to maybe take a step back if they need to. Fans of the first two Most Magnificent books will be thrilled to discover the wit and wisdom their favourite girl and her dog have to offer in this new title. Award-winning author-illustrator Ashley Spires brings her humour and empathy to this informational picture book, helping children navigate the creative process while showcasing a growth mindset, the importance of imagining, innovating, and making mistakes, and the character traits of perseverance and resilience. Original title: The Most Magnificent Maker''s A-Z

The latest addition to The Most Magnificent series. In this vocabulary book, the characters from The Most Magnificent Thing walk readers from A to Z, through all the words little makers need to know. It captures the ups (“I is for IDEA. A gift from the imagination that wants to be made.”) and downs (“P is for PATIENCE. Most things don’t work the first time … or the third time …. or even the twelfth time.”) of creating and includes explanations of key concepts (“B is for BRAINSTORM. When ideas of all shapes and sizes rain onto the page.”) Witty, clever and encouraging, it’s sure to inspire endless magnificent making!

Everyone’s favorite june beetle learns about the many different places insects call home. Burt the Beetle wants to find the perfect home to settle down in. But what might that look like? Burt’s impressed as he checks out the homes of his insect friends - a monarch’s chrysalis, the ants’ underground tunnels, the bees’ hive. They’re amazing, they just don’t quite suit Burt’s size, his building skills - or his sticky legs! He’s starting to get discouraged. But when a rainstorm sends him scurrying for cover under a leaf, Burt begins to understand what home feels like for him! Bugs rule! Fact and fiction wrapped in hilarity will keep kids laughing while learning about insects!

More Binky means more fun! At last, a box set for fans who can’t get enough of lovable Binky, the certified space cat and fearless leader of epic missions (if only in his imagination!). Whether he’s single-handedly battling alien invaders (bugs) or painstakingly training a new space cadet (family dog), Binky’s hilarious cat’s-eye view of the world — and his crucial role in keeping it safe — are unlike any other. And now kids can have all the books in the series in one collection! It’s nonstop entertainment, perfect for beginning readers — or anyone who appreciates witty humor (or witty cats!).

The long-awaited sequel to the runaway bestseller The Most Magnificent Thing! This is the story of a girl who, with her dog at her side, loves to make things. Her brain is an “idea machine,” always so full of ideas, she can hardly keep up! But then, one day … it isn’t. All of a sudden, the girl can’t think of anything to make. She tries brainstorming, gathering new supplies, even jumping up and down on one foot to shake an idea loose. Nothing. What if she never has another idea again? Readers everywhere will be rooting for their favorite thing-maker to get her mojo back!

See below for English description. Esther la fée ne croit pas à la magie. Elle croit à la science. En tant que fée préférant le microscope à la baguette magique, elle ne peut contenir son enthousiasme lorsqu''elle parvient à former une hypothèse sur les solides et les liquides. Mais son enseignante et ses camarades de classe ne sont pas aussi intéressés qu''elle l''aurait espéré. Tous préfèrent les baguettes magiques... Ses amis finiront-ils par l''aider à explorer sa découverte du cycle de l''eau? Les lecteurs du premier tome de La fée scienti que adoreront cette nouvelle addition à la série de la fée intelligente qui adore les sciences. Esther the fairy doesn''t believe in magic, but rather in science. As a fairy who prefers a microscope to a wand, she can''t contain her excitement when she forms a hypothesis of how solids and liquids work. But her classmates and teacher aren''t quite as convinced by her ideas as she had hoped. Can her friends help her explore her discovery about the wild water cycle, or will magic be stronger than science? Readers who loved the first La fée scientifique book will love this hilarious addition about the science-loving, strong-headed fairy. Original title: Fairy Science: Solid, Liquid, Gassy

"¡Binky ha vuelto! Ya tiene el título de agente espacial, pero ahora le espera una peligrosa misión. Y esta vez es algo personal... Persiguiendo a un extraterrestre (un bicho), Binky cae por la escotilla (ventana del baño) de la estación espacial y acaba en el espacio exterior (fuera de casa) por primera vez. Pero justo cuando empieza a explorar, Binky descubre que su copiloto Ted (ratón de peluche) está atrapado bajo una nave enemiga (avispero). Binky DEBE rescatar a Ted de las garras de esos malvados extraterrestres. ¿Logrará salvar a su mejor amigo? ¿Podrá Ted salir con vida? ¿Seguirá Binky sufriendo de gases espaciales? " --

ES VALIENTE. ES ATREVIDO. ¡ESTÁ A PUNTO DE IR A DONDE NINGÚN OTRO GATO HA IDO NUNCA! Binky es un Agente Espacial, o eso es lo que él cree. En realidad, es un gato doméstico que nunca ha salido de la "estación espacial" familiar. Su misión será salir al espacio exterior (fuera de casa), explorar lugares desconocidos (el jardín) y luchar contra los extraterrestres (bichos). Mientras protege a sus humanos de los invasores extraterrestres, Binky empieza a construir un cohete y se prepara para su aventura galáctica. Pero el entrenamiento para el viaje espacial no es fácil... y suele producir bolas de pelo. Justo cuando está a punto de despegar con su copiloto Ted (ratón de peluche), Binky se da cuenta de que se deja algo muy importante... y no es el arenero para gravedad cero. ¡Acompaña a Binky en sus aventuras para convertirse en Agente Espacial! Una nueva serie, escrita en mayúsculas, que encandilará a los fans de Narval.

Fairy scientist Esther is experimenting with the water cycle in this enchanting STEM-and-magic-filled follow-up to Fairy Science, a picture book from the award-winning author-illustrator of The Most Magnificent Thing! When a pond dries up, fairy scientist Esther doesn''t freeze under the pressure. She and her friends go full steam ahead for to make a scientific discovery! Bestselling author Ashley Spires (The Most Magnificent Thing) creates a charming primer to the water cycle. Includes an at-home water experiment for the budding scientist in your house!

See below for English description. Esther la fée ne croit pas en la magie et perçoit le monde différemment de ses amies. Elle doit déployer de grands efforts pour convaincre ses amies fées de l''importance de la science. Lorsque les fées essaient de sauver un arbre mourant en faisant une danse mystique, Esther décide de trouver une solution logique. Grâce à la méthode scientifique, elle déduit que l''arbre a besoin de la lumière du soleil pour survivre. Esther a réussi à sauver l''arbre, mais sera-t-elle capable de changer l''opinion de ses amies fées? La fée scientifique est le premier tome d''une nouvelle série d''albums intelligents. Il met en scène une héroïne charmante et déterminée, qui a un esprit scientifique bien développé. Une célébration de la curiosité et de la science. Esther the fairy doesn''t believe in magic. But fairies are all about magic, despite Esther''s best efforts to reveal the science of their world. So when her fairy peers try to help a dying tree by doing a mystical moonlight dance, Esther decides to take it upon herself to resuscitate the tree... with the scientific method, some hypothesizing, a few experiments and the heady conclusion that trees need sunlight to live! But while Esther manages to save the tree, she can''t quite change the minds of her misguided fairymates... or can she? La fée scientifique, the first in a hilarious new picture book series, introduces a charming, determined heroine as she learns about the world and celebrates the joys of curiosity and exploring science. Original title: Fairy Science

Lulù è una bambina coraggiosa, così coraggiosa che può fare qualsiasi cosa! O meglio, lo era finchè i suoi amici non decidono di arrampicarsi su un albero. Lulù non si è mai arrampicata su di un albero fino ad ora e pensa di non esserne capace. Ma quando resta a corto di scuse, deve affrontare la realtà: Lulù avrà il coraggio di PROVARE? Un albo illustrato dedicato ai bambini che vogliono essere coraggiosi. Essere coraggiosi significa essere in grado di affrontare nuove esperienze, situazioni difficili o pericolose, e perseverare nella sfida anche quando si è frustrati o si ha paura. Quando i bambini hanno la possibilità di fare scelte coraggiose, riescono a sviluppare e potenziare sicurezza e autonomia.

An enchanting STEM-and-fairy-filled picture book from the award-winning author-illustrator of The Most Magnificent Thing! All the fairies in Pixieville believe in magic--except Esther. She believes in science. When a forest tree stops growing, all the fairies are stumped--including Esther. But not for long! Esther knows that science can get to the root of the problem--and its solution! Whether you believe in fairy magic or the power of science, you will be charmed by Esther, the budding fairy scientist.