New Releases by David Covell

New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award winner David Covell follows up Run Wild with a timely book about the importance of community and coming together. Crackle. Crinkle. Sizzle. POP! Listen to the fire talk. It''s telling us a story . . . Since the magic and warmth of fire was discovered long ago, campfires have protected, aided, and inspired us. Perhaps most importantly, they''ve brought us together. In this gorgeous picture book, a girl and her father build a campfire together to keep the cold at bay. But as they welcome passing travelers--from musicians to animals--they create a community, fostered by a crackling fire and its comforting warmth. Written in sparkling, melodic prose, Gather Round is the perfect follow-up and companion to David Covell''s New York Times Best Illustrated, Run Wild.

Get back to nature in this gorgeous sunlit filled book that celebrates the joy of being outdoors. "Hey, you! Sky''s blue!" a girl shouts as she runs by the window of a boy bent over his digital device. Intrigued, the boy runs out after her, leaving his shoes (and phone) behind, and into a world of sunshine, dewey grass, and warm sand. Filled with the pleasures of being alive in the natural world, Run Wild is an exquisite and kid-friendly reminder of how wonderful life can be beyond doors and screens.

“Rat, I am ready to ROCK!" "Huh?" "You said I could sing in the band." "When?" "In the last book." "Oh. Right." Rat has finally agreed to let his friend Roach sing in his band... but not if Roach makes everyone wear shiny, sparkly outfits. No way! Roach can still sing, though, right? Wrong. He can''t even get out a squeak! Just when Rat is at his tail’s end, he realizes that one thing might bring the sparkle and shine back to Roach''s voice. Rat may look a little funny in his glitzy new outfit, but sometimes friendship is totally worth it. With just the right touch of silly and sweet, Rat and Roach Rock On! gets at the heart of friendship and makes us laugh along the way.

Although Rat and Roach sometimes fight and call each other names, such as "Crabby Head" and "Tuna Breath," they remain best friends. Full color.