New Releases by David Ezra Stein

At her first ballet ever, can an excitable little Chicken resist helping the story along? Fans will cheer as their favorite interrupter puts her spin on a beloved holiday classic. "Hi, Clara! Like my tutu?" "Ahem," said the narrator. "Chicken!" said Papa. "You can''t go onstage!" It''s winter vacation for the little red chicken and, with promises of best behavior, she''s on her way to see The Nutcracker with Papa. She can''t wait! In fact, she''s so excited that Papa is worried she might get a little carried away . . . Take your seats and get ready to giggle as a certain irrepressible audience member dances onstage at key moments, determined to save the nutcracker from that bully Fritz and the sword-wielding Mouse King. But what happens when a revered classic has its storyline turned on its head? In this special holiday tale for loyal followers and new fans alike, David Ezra Stein moves the meta from page to stage as Chicken gleefully breaks the fourth wall.

Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein returns to the world of Beaky Barnes with this follow-up graphic novel featuring David’s signature humor and unmistakable art style. Now in paperback! Watch out for the devious duck! A new bird has arrived in Simpleton and is here to ruffle some feathers with a plan to trick the townspeople out of their money. For what, you might ask? Buying freshly baked bread! (A duck’s favorite snack, of course.) Meanwhile, the chef wants to hire a baker, the inspector is looking to get strong, and the inventor is trying out some new (explosive) ideas for a kitchen invention contest. But what about our favorite chicken? Well, her egg is now an adorable baby chick, and Beaky Barnes is catching on to the duck’s tricks.

Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein takes readers on a slapstick journey in his debut graphic novel series, featuring Beaky Barnes, a no-nonsense chicken who''s determined to save her desirable egg. But with a hungry inspector, a desperate chef, and an entrepreneurial woman on her tail, Beaky has to use every tool in her chicken coop to make her grand escape. Now in paperback! All the inspector wanted was an egg to go in his sandwich, so he heads to the cafe. The problem? The town is entirely out of eggs, and the local chef is panicked. Luckily, he spots a lovely duo having lunch: a woman and a chicken named Beaky Barnes. It''s his lucky day. But when the woman and Beaky have a fight over an offensive business arrangement (chicken-pulled coach service, anyone?), chaos ensues. With a chicken on the run, and an inspector and a woman in hot pursuit, three stories emerge with hilarious results! With laugh-out-loud madcap comedy on every page, David Ezra Stein''s (Caldecott Honor winner of Interrupting Chicken) signature humor is on full display in this debut graphic novel!

Bark, George meets Wemberly Worried in this new classic picture book from David Ezra Stein, Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Interrupting Chicken and Leaves. The perfect read for back-to-school anxiety and soothing nerves all year long. Murray worries...about lots of things. He doesn''t want to go out in the rain. He''s scared of the barking dogs at the park. Fireworks make him jump. But gradually he learns that he can put on a raincoat. He can make new friends. He can be brave. From Caldecott Honor-winning artist David Ezra Stein comes a tender and reassuring story about facing our fears, whatever they may be.

This heartwarming classic board book is the perfect gift for Easter baskets, Father''s Day, baby showers, and all year long. Fans of Kevin Henkes and Beatrix Potter will adore this gorgeously illustrated story, which is the ideal size for tiny hands. Come, little bunny, don''t be shy . . . "Hush Little Baby" is a lullaby that parents have sung to their children for generations. Now Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein has reimagined the classic featuring an irresistible papa bunny and his little one. Perfect for snuggling at nap time or bedtime with your little bunny. This board book edition features sturdy pages that will stand up to repeated sharing.

Just try not to smile! A positively inspiring picture book from the creator of the Caldecott Honor–winning Interrupting Chicken. Because Amelia smiles as she skips down the street, her neighbor Mrs. Higgins smiles too, and decides to send a care package of cookies to her grandson Lionel in Mexico. The cookies give Lionel an idea, and his idea inspires a student, who in turn inspires a ballet troupe in England! And so the good feelings that started with Amelia’s smile make their way around the world, from a goodwill recital in Israel, to an impromptu rumba concert in Paris, to a long-awaited marriage proposal in Italy, to a knitted scarf for a beloved niece back in New York. Putting a unique spin on "what goes around comes around," David Ezra Stein’s charmingly illustrated story reminds us that adding even a small dose of kindness into the world is sure to spur more and more kindness, which could eventually make its way back to you!

The little red chicken wakes up hungry for one thing: cookies! Papa thinks nursery rhymes would make a better morning treat--and an excuse to rest in bed a little longer. But with little Chicken, nothing happens quite as planned.

Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein''s funny--and tender--tale of a growing tadpole who loves his frog dad so much he never gives him a moment''s peace. Tad the tadpole spends every day with his awesome dad, and shares a lily pad with him at night. It''s always been that way . . . but little Tad is growing up, and quickly becoming as awesome--and large--as his dad. As his new parts sprout, he''s learning to swim and hop and croak just like Dad. Dad is very proud, but when Tad''s accomplishments carry over into nighttime--bringing lots of kicking and croaking in his sleep--the lily pad is no longer a bed for two. Even Tad finally realizes it''s time for a lily pad of his own, and all is well--at least until Dad realizes how much he misses Tad.

This sweet companion to David Ezra Stein''s award-winning Leaves celebrates the joy of savoring something you love. Bear is ravenous when he wakes up from his winter sleep and has one thing on his mind: honey! Alas, it is too soon for honey, so Bear tries hard to be patient. The world around him is waking up, too, and he soon remembers all the other things he loves, like warm grass, berries, and rain. He''s almost content, until, one day, he hears a welcome buzzing sound . . . and finally it is time for Bear to delight in the thing he relishes above all others--and it is as warm, golden, sweet, and good as he remembered.

Vamos conejito, sal de tu guarida. Démosle a la nieve una gran despedida. ¡Anda conejito! es una canción de cuna que los padres han cantado a lo largo de generaciones. Ahora, el ganador del Caldecott de Honor David Ezra Stein recrea esyte texto clásico protagonizado por un maravilloso papá conejo y su hijo. Una oda llena de ternura al amor incondicional y a la belleza de la naturaleza.

"Es la hora de hacer los deberes para la gallinita Kika, que justo acaba de aprender en la escuela que todos los buenos cuentos tienen una cosa en común: un elefante sorpresa. ¿O se trata, como le sugiere su padre, de un elemento sorpresa? Mientras se sumergen en un cuento tras otro, buscando aquellos fragmentos que te hacen decir ¡Uala! No me imaginaba que iba a suceder esto!, el papá de Kika está seguro de poder convencer a su hija de que él tiene razón. Después de todo, no hay elefantes en El patito feo, Rapunzel, o La sirenita?, ¿o sí? Sea un elefante o un elemento, en cada cuento les aguarda una buena sorpresa a la gallinita Kika y a su papá. Este delicioso libro seguro que encantará a quienes aman los cuentos, las sorpresas y los elefantes por igual." --Amazon.com.

Surprise! The little red chicken is back — and as endearingly silly as ever — in David Ezra Stein’s follow-up to the Caldecott Honor–winning Interrupting Chicken. It’s homework time for the little red chicken, who has just learned about something every good story should have: an elephant of surprise. Or could it be an element of surprise (as her amused papa explains)? As they dive in to story after story, looking for the part that makes a reader say “Whoa! I didn’t know that was going to happen,” Papa is sure he can convince Chicken he’s right. After all, there are definitely no elephants in “The Ugly Duckling,” “Rapunzel,” or “The Little Mermaid” — or are there? Elephant or element, something unexpected awaits Papa in every story, but a surprise may be in store for the little red chicken as well. Full of the same boisterous charm that made Interrupting Chicken so beloved by readers, this gleeful follow-up is sure to delight fans of stories, surprises, and elephants alike.

"Kids will plunge into the whomping and chomping with glee." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) For newly hatched dinosaur Dinah, the world is an exciting place. There is so much to see and do. She tries this - STOMP! And she tries that - CHOMP! Then she sees a kiss and knows just what she wants to try next. Can she figure out how to give someone a kiss without whomping, chomping, or stomping them first? Young children will chuckle and cheer when Dinah finds just the right creature for her dinosaur kisses in this funny new book from David Ezra Stein, creator of the Caldecott Honor-winning Interrupting Chicken.

Tired of helping others cool their drinks, Ice Boy proceeds to sneak out of the freezer and heads to the beach, where his edges begin to blur.

Popol a une idole : c''est son papa chéri. Il l''admire, l''adore, en raffole et veut tout faire comme lui! Mais Popol grandit à toute vitesse et son énergie inépuisable empêche Papa de fermer l''&oeil. Le nénuphar peut-il encore accommoder et papa et fiston? Et lorsque Popol se rend compte qu''il serait temps de dormir seul, Papa sera-t-il prêt? Une histoire émouvante et hilarante qui fera sourire les petits tout autant que leurs parents (même s''ils manquent de sommeil...) Popol the tadpole loves spending every minute with his awesome dad, whether they''re swimming together, catching flies, or sleeping. But now little Popol is getting bigger. He''s growing new limbs and jumping to new heights. His dad is proud, but when Popol''s accomplishments carry over into nighttime -- bringing lots of wiggling, croaking, and kicking in his sleep -- their lily pad starts feeling mighty crowded! When Popol finally realizes it might be time for a bed of his own, will Dad be ready? An expressive tale about familial love that is full of funny, tender family dynamics sure to evoke nods of recognition and lots of laughs. Original title: Tad and Dad

Little Red Chicken wants Papa to read her a bedtime story, but interrupts him almost as soon as he begins each tale.

Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein has fans at his command with this comical dog’s-eye view of having a best friend. Many dogs have human owners. Not this dog. He fetches his own slippers, curls up at his own feet, and gives himself a good scratch. But there is one spot, in the middle of his back, that he just can’t reach. So one day, he lets a human scratch it. And the poor little fella follows him home. What can the dog do but get a leash to lead the guy around with? Dog lovers of all ages will revel in the humorous role-reversal as this dog teaches his human all the skills he needs to be a faithful companion.

This board book provides an introduction to manners and playing nice.

Kika quiere Papa a leer un cuento antes de que duerme, pero tiene promesa Papa que no interrumpira.

Ol'' Mama Squirrel has raised many babies and kept them all safe from predators, but she may have met her match when a determined grizzly bear threatens her nest. Full color.

The delightful tale of a curious baby kangaroo, from the creator of Leaves When you?re new to the world, every hop brings another surprise! Joey wants to go exploring, but everything he discovers is almost too exciting. Bees, rabbits, birds . . . other creatures can be scary! But Mama is never far away, and who knows?Joey might even make a friend. David Ezra Stein?s gentle story will amuse and comfort readers.

À l''heure de se mettre au lit, P''tit Poulet roux réclame une histoire à son papa. Ce dernier accepte, contre sa promesse de ne pas l''interrompre. Or, en dépit de sa bonne volonté, son fiston ne peut s''empêcher d''intervenir dans chacun des récits et d''y mettre abruptement un terme en interdisant à Hansel et Gretel de pénétrer dans l''antre de l''ogresse, en incitant le Petit Chaperon rouge à ne pas parler aux étrangers ou en rassurant le Petit Poulet qui est convaincu que le ciel lui est tombé sur la tête! Exaspéré, son papa propose d''inverser les rôles et se met au lit pour écouter l''histoire de P''tit Poulet roux, qui commence à peine lorsque retentissent des ronflements ... [SDM].

INTERRUPTING CHICKEN by David Ezra Stein is awarded the 2011 Caldecott Honor. This charming and delightful picture book illustrates a humorous bedtime struggle between a rooster papa who tries to make his daughter go to sleep and a little red chicken who is too excited and energetic. In Traditional Chinese. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

Little Red Chicken wants Papa to read her a bedtime story, but interrupts him almost as soon as he begins each tale.