New Releases by Charise Mericle Harper

"A group of woodland creatures hold a meeting to ready themselves for an unknown event"--

"Pepper, Boo, and the Cat celebrate a special day with big and small things, cat and dog things, as well as inside and outside things"--

This middle grade graphic memoir by Charise Mericle Harper, featuring illustrations by Rory Lucey, follows a young girl who undergoes a crisis of conscience, realizing that she is a “bad sister.” Meet Charise. She’s energetic, helpful, a model pet owner and full of inventions. But she’s also a bad sister. When she goes too far and breaks little brother Daniel’s tooth, can she redeem herself? Is an accident really an accident if you could have stopped it? But most importantly... What does it mean to be a good sister?

A graphic novel that makes embarrassment into something hilarious – and normal. You’re not alone! No way are you the first kid who ever tripped and fell in public. Or spilled water on your pants so it looked like… you know! For those moments and more, here’s, the book that understands what you’re going through when you get caught farting in class. Laugh-out-loud funny yet enormously compassionate, So Embarrassing is a comics-style compilation of stories about awkward and embarrassing situations for kids. Written and drawn by Charise Mericle Harper, the bestselling creator of the Just Grace series, So Embarrassing combines humor, science facts (what happens when we blush, for example), tips for quickly recovering from a cringe-worthy situation, and practical advice––like what to say to comfort a totally embarrassed friend.

Fashion Kitty''s here to save the day! *fist pump* A brain that can mix and match hundreds of outfits in a second. X-ray eyes that can see through buildings and anything else in the way. Ears that hear the distress call of someone in need of fashion help. Tail of comfort. One touch of the tail makes everything seem all right. Supersonic feet that make Fashion Kitty really bounce. Heart, mostly good. Books one and two in this delightful series are bound together in one volume, perfect for fans of Rachel Renée Russell, Jeff Kinney, and Jarrett J. Krosoczka.

A digital boxed set of all three books in the zesty series Next Best Junior Chef—for fans of kids’ cooking competitions! Packed with delightful black-and-white illustrations, follow four aspiring young chefs challenge-by-challenge in these high-energy stories. Who will take the cake? There''s only one way to find out!

El sexto de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». Lucía y Mimi comparten un secreto alucinante: ¡Mimi va tener una hermanita! Para practicar, han decidido hacer de niñeras de Amélie, la hija de los nuevos vecinos, solo que Amélie prefiere a Lucía. Mil veces. Y no quiere ver a Mimi ni en pintura. ¡Pobre Mimi! ¿Será que no se le dan bien las niñas? Cómo saber que tu mejor amiga no está en su mejor momento. Tres señales inconfundibles. * Empieza a vestirse de rosa. Pero Mimi, ¿estás de broma o qué? * Se junta con las repelentes de Las Risitas. ¡Incluso se pone una flor en el pelo, como ellas! * Está convencida de que su futura hermanita pasará olímpicamente de ella. Pero Mimi es divertida, genial y fantástica, y Lucía está decidida a demostrárselo.

El quinto libro de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». Salchichas con piña, hormigas bañadas en chocolate, helado con sabor a pulpo. La señorita Lucero ha propuesto a la clase de Lucía un proyecto sobre comidas raras e interesantes. Todos tienen alguna idea. Todos menos Lucía, que anda un pelín distraída. Tres distracciones peligrosas. ¡Si empiezas, no podrás pensar en otra cosa! * Dibujar un fanzine, que es un librito muy mono hecho por una misma. ¡Te entrará la fiebre del cómic! * Crear tus propios peluches, siempre y cuando seas una crack de la aguja (como Mimi). * Comer patatas chips con sabor a pollo asado. ¡Te acabarás todo el paquete sin darte cuenta! ¿Adivináis sobre qué hice mi proyecto? Sobre patatas chips raras e interesantes.

Ya conoces a Lucía Solamente, una niña muy especial y divertida. Descubre cómo vuelve a dar la campanada en esta nueva aventura en la que no faltarán flores y nervios, pero tampoco ¡gatos y perros! ¡Qué sorpresa! La vecina de Lucía, Augustine Dupré, se va a casar. ¡Y Lucía ni siquiera sabía que tuviera novio! Le habría gustado ser la niña que esparce flores por el pasillo nupcial, pero no va a poder ser. Eso sí, conociendo a Lucía, seguro que no pasa desapercibida.

El cuarto libro de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». La señorita Lucero va a enseñar a la clase de Lucía que la Tierra necesita que la ayudemos. Pero salvar el planeta no es algo que pueda hacer uno solo, así que Lucía y Mimi unirán fuerzas para llevar a cabo el eco-proyecto del colegio. Como Paula, la prima de Mimi, viene de visita, ¡seguro que les echa una mano! LAS TRES R. ¡Los superhéroes del reciclaje entran en acción! * Reciclar: llevar mis libretas viejas al contenedor azul para que las transformen en preciosas eco-libretas nuevas. * Reducir: dejar de dormirme en la ducha... ¡así seguro que ahorramos agua! * Reutilizar: usar el envoltorio de tela para bocadillos en lugar del papel de aluminio desechable. Si lo personalizo con dibujos y pegatinas ¡quedará eco-estupendo! ¡Por fin puedo hacer un proyecto con Mimi!

El primer libro de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». LA HISTORIA DE MI NOMBRE. ¡Los cuatro momentos clave que lo cambiaron todo! * El primer día de cole nos encontramos cuatro Lucías en clase. * La profe no quería hacerse un lío, así que decidió ponernos un apodo a cada una. * Cuando llegó mi turno, le dije que yo quería que me llamase Lucía, solamente. * Le pareció injusto que fuera la única Lucía sin apodo de la clase, así que se tomó mi propuesta literalmente... ¡y ahora me llama Lucía Solamente! Y así fue como conseguí el nombre más ridículo de toda la clase... ¡O quizás del mundo entero!

El tercer libro de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». Lucía quiere tener un perro de mascota, pero primero tendrá que demostrar a sus padres que es responsable, cumplidora, y que sería capaz de cuidar de él. ¿Cómo conseguirá demostrárselo si ni siquiera tiene un perro para sacar a pasear? ¡Algo tendrá que inventar! Mi nueva mascota favorita. ¡Porque ahora me gustan los perros! * Mimi es alérgica a los gatos... ¡pero NO a los perros! * A los perros les puedes enseñar trucos e intentan aprenderlos, cosa que los gatos NO hacen. * Un perro te acompaña siempre, como un amigo de verdad. Con lo que a mí me gusta ir al parque... ¡lo sacaré a pasear cada mañana y cada tarde!

El segundo libro de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». Lucía ha faltado unos días a clase para ayudar a su abuela con la mudanza. Lo que no espera cuando vuelve al cole es que su mejor amiga Mimi tenga a Pablo y a Max como nuevos-mejores-amigos-inseparables en clase ¿Se habrá olvidado un poco de ella? LOS TRABAJOS EN EL GRUPO DEL COLE. ¡Los tres momentos clave que lo cambian todo! * El día que organizan los grupos de trabajo del cole... ¡tienes que estar en clase! * Si te toca estar en el grupo de La Mal Bicho te puedes llevar una sorpresa. * Haz tu saludo secreto antes de presentar el trabajo. ¡Te dará suerte! Y así fue como acabé presentando el trabajo con las tres Lucías... ¡Te echo de menos, Mimi!

Get your paws ready for crafty time! From beloved author Charise Mericle Harper comes Crafty Cat and the Great Butterfly Battle, a new adventure in the Crafty Cat graphic novel series. Everyone in Miss Domino''s class is excited about the school play and its lead role, the super-sparkly butterfly. Birdie knows she’d be perfect for the part—unfortunately, she’s not the only one who feels that way. Eight other classmates also want the starring role. And even worse, one of them is Anya! And doesn’t Anya always seem to get her way? Who can save the day? Crafty Cat! As her alter-ego, Birdie can craft her way out of any disaster. With tape, tissue paper, and her can-do spirit, Birdie will find a way to shine on stage. Join in the fun: Instructions for five easy do-it-yourself projects are included.

The second week of Next Best Junior Chef features family and traditions, as Caroline, Oliver, and Rae, ages eleven to twelve, face more challenges and another elimination.

Second grade isn''t always a breeze for Birdie. There are just so many opportunities to embarrass herself! But Birdie''s got a secret weapon that nobody knows about—her alter-ego, Crafty Cat! Birdie can become Crafty Cat without anyone noticing, and she always manages to get herself out of a jam using her awesome crafting skills! When Birdie goes to a day-camp for crafting, she knows she''s going to have a great time and be the best in the group. But when things go wrong, can Crafty Cat help Birdie set them right? From Just Grace and Fashion Kitty author Charise Mericle Harper comes Crafty Cat and the Crafty Camp Crisis, the next volume in a hilarious, charming, and sweet new graphic novel trilogy for elementary-age readers about a little girl who can craft her way out of any situation.

A zesty series for fans of kids'' cooking competitions! It''s “lights, camera, cook!” for four tween contestants—energetic Tate, charming Rae, worldly Caroline, and hyper-competitive Oliver—who are all about to enter a televised cooking competition. What will the kids cook up? How will they all get along on- and off-camera? Which junior chef will have the grit—and maybe the grits—to make it through each challenge? And which junior chef will have to hang their apron up for good? Bonus: Includes real cooking techniques for the aspiring young chef!

Yellow Bird has a button. It does . . . nothing! It is a good for nothing button. Red Bird and Blue Bird are excited to try the button. But when they press it, they discover that the button makes them happy. Happy is something! A flabbergasted Yellow Bird insists the button does nothing. But it sure does seem to be making him mad. Mad is something! The hilarious debate that follows takes readers on an emotional roller coaster that pokes at the power of imaginative play.

Birdie trips and falls, ruining her birthday cupcakes. Now she must transform into the Amazing Crafty Cat to save the day.

In this chapter book for young readers, June is thrilled to get a new neighbor: Mae! Soon the two of them are best friends and are having adventures determined by the Wonder Wheel that they spin each morning. Whether it’s pretending to be a dog for a day or collecting things that are blue, the girls never know what each day will bring. Also, June has a secret: her dog Sammy can talk, but only she can hear him. Will her new best friend believe her if she tells her?

This black-and-white coloring book features 62 original pieces of unique doodle artwork, each with an encouraging quote for everyday inspiration and a touch of humor make this a fresh addition to the popular genre. Each page is perforated, making it easy to frame and display the finished art work. A Christy Ottaviano Book

Yellow Bird has found a button and wants to share it with Red Bird and Blue Bird. This is just an ordinary button. It does not do anything when you press it. But when Red Bird and Blue Bird give it a try, they are delighted to find that the button does not do nothing, and that is something!

El segundo libro de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». Lucía ha faltado unos días a clase para ayudar a su abuela con la mudanza. Lo que no espera cuando vuelve al cole es que su mejor amiga Mimi tenga a Pablo y a Max como nuevos-mejores-amigos-inseparables en clase ¿Se habrá olvidado un poco de ella? LOS TRABAJOS EN EL GRUPO DEL COLE. ¡Los tres momentos clave que lo cambian todo! * El día que organizan los grupos de trabajo del cole... ¡tienes que estar en clase! * Si te toca estar en el grupo de La Mal Bicho te puedes llevar una sorpresa. * Haz tu saludo secreto antes de presentar el trabajo. ¡Te dará suerte! Y así fue como acabé presentando el trabajo con las tres Lucías... ¡Te echo de menos, Mimi! ENGLISH DESCRIPTION: A fun new boy has just moved in next door to Grace’s best friend, Mimi. When Grace has to go away on a family trip during school, she is terrified that when she comes back Mimi will be best friends with Max instead! After her trip, not only does it seem her fear has come true, but Mimi is even friends with the disgusting Sammy. Now Just Grace has to team up with two other Graces in her third-grade class for a school project, including the Big Meanie.

Just Grace tries to help a neighbor, but her good intentions backfire; she is so involved in a group project that she and her best friend, Mimi, drift apart; and she and Mimi campaign to convince Grace''s parents to get a dog.

Three hilarious misadventures starring the third-grade girl who’s “a hero through and through,” from the author of theNext Best Junior Chef books (Booklist, starred review). Meet third-grader Grace Stewart, who gets stuck with the name “Just Grace” when she tries to distinguish herself from the three other Graces in her class. Grace is plenty different, though. She has a “teeny-tiny superpower,” for instance—she can tell if someone is unhappy and often tries to fix it. But sometimes her good intentions backfire . . . Join Just Grace as she deals with a missing cat, a new neighbor, and more in this delightfully funny three-book collection including Just Grace, Still Just Grace, Just Grace Walks the Dog. Praise for the Just Grace series “The kids come alive in the story, and Harper . . . enhances the comical goings-on with sparkling cartoon sketches. Equally delightful is the wry voice of energetic Just Grace, who never misses an opportunity to point out the injustices life has dealt her.”—Booklist (starred review) “Fans of Amber Brown, Clementine, and Judy Moody will love her.”—School Library Journal “Her casual language, cheeky attitude and punchy delivery are spot-on.”—Bookpage “Grace’s cartoon illustrations and charts enliven the conversational, first-person text.”—Kirkus Reviews “Girls who are settling into chapter book series featuring Clementine and Judy Moody will love the fast pace and familiar school and family situations . . . Harper’s sketches add interest and break up the text, leaving the new reader time to pause and smile.”—Horn Book

A quirky ode to spirit, identity, and the joy of having (or being) a library card.

One day Little Green rolls into town and says his first word: "Go!" The town is building a bridge, and now everyone has a job to do, from dump truck to forklift. Little Green helps them do their jobs with gusto. Until . . . there is a little too much gusto. They can go, go, go . . . but how will they stop? This bright, fun book with a bold package captures the endless energy of little boys and the timeless appeal of trucks and machines--both for building and knocking down. Plus, it has an underlying message about working together to get things done.

One day your prince will come...or so Princess Patty was told. But he''s taking too long, and she''s tired of waiting; so with Miss Loverpuff (her pet starfish) in tow, Patty sets off to find her own happily-ever-after. Follow along with word-for-word narration as Princess Patty meets a prince who places leftover peas under the bed, and another who can''t tell the difference between catching dragons and dragon flies! Will she ever meet the right Prince Charming? In this delightful picture book, Charise Mericle Harper uses her vivid, energetic style to bring this smart princess''s journey to life.

"When Morgan and Lewis receive a cryptic letter and a key from Mr. Lee, they get to see more of his life-like costume creations. Robots, aliens, and Sasquatches abound and the big question through it all is--what''s real and what''s pretending to be real?"-