New Releases by DAVID SLONIM

A bedtime story for the little monster in all of us! Getting ready for bed is a blast in Little Monster Says Goodnight, thanks to a relatable kid monster who does things, well . . . just a little differently. With Momster’s help, Little Monster gets ready for bed: he brushes his fangs (leaving gobs of fangpaste everywhere), enjoys some bedtime books (as in, he eats them), and asks his parents to check if there’s a monster under the bed (there is—good!). That’s right—even monsters must get ready for bed, and Little Monster''s funny and familiar nighttime rituals will encourage all little monsters to go to sleep! From celebrated author and illustrator David Slonim, this delightful bedtime read-aloud features rib-tickling scenes and colorful details on every page. Children who love (and even those who may be afraid of) monsters will ask for it again and again. PERFECT FOR BEDTIME: This sweet and funny picture book hits the notes of nighttime, fear of the dark, and preparing kids for bed—all to help little readers get ready to say goodnight! THERE''S A MONSTER IN MY BEDTIME BOOK: From the classic The Monster at the End of This Book to Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. to many of the Muppet cast of Sesame Street, monsters are a proven hit with kids and their parents, who will resonate with Little Monster and his monster parents, too! CELEBRATES DIFFERENCE: Little Monster has bedtime rituals just like us—they just might be a bit different from the average kid’s! Learning about others is a good way to help overcome fear, offering kids an opportunity to practice putting themselves in other people’s (or monsters’!) shoes. Perfect for: Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking a humorous book about bedtime Toddler birthday gift-giving Readers who love funny monster stories and goodnight books Fans of award-winning author-illustrator David Slonim

The bestselling classic is now in paperback! When Sophie''s family purchases a new couch, they get something they never expected. An original adventure that''s both zany and tender, He Came with The Couch is silly, sweet, and hilarious good fun! GOOD FUN: This is a simple, fun story that is a silly read for the whole family! A CLASSIC BOOK: For fans of classic picture books as well as modern tales of fun, this book has humor for everyone. A FRIEND FOR THE AGES: Every child will want a friend and protector like the one Sophie has, instilling and cementing the power of friendship and good surprises. You never know what you’ll get when you get a new couch! Perfect for: parents and grandparents, educators, librarians

When a family acquires a new couch, they discover that something else comes along with it, and they gain a new friend in the process.

Patch is a good dog. At least he tries to be—but sometimes he finds it hard to remember commands or resist chasing rabbits. Three very short stories of a boy and his dog are combined in this adorably illustrated picture book that honors the special bond between dogs and their people and between friends of all species.

Unconditional loathing is monsterly love in this sweetly humorous story with audio. Just how much does Big Monster loathe Little Monster? Let it count the ways.... I loathe you more than tooth decay More than blizzard snow in May More than garbage in a dump More than splinters in my rump No matter what, through thick and thin, I loathe you there and back again! Author and illustrator David Slonim depicts a tender, tongue-in-cheek celebration of a very special kind of loa...er, love. This eBook edition includes audio!

Librarians will welcome the return of this popular character. Kirkus Reviews, starred review Readers who love Martin Bridge and Nate the Great will find a new easy-to-read friend in Jeremy Bean. The Horn Book Magazine A fine choice for beginning-chapter-book collections. School Library Journal

Johnny, who works at a chocolate factory, loses his beloved rubber ducky in the chocolate machine, but with help from a music-loving taste tester and an odd inventor, everything comes out just fine.