New Releases by Deb Pilutti

When you''re having friendship troubles, a pet lion could be the perfect antidote! Friendship troubles are hard! Especially when your best friends start leaving you out of their fun. But this little girl knows what would make everything better—a lion! If her best friend was a lion, they could go to the park without an adult, do amazing dunks on the basketball court, and get free ice cream whenever they want. Everyone would be jealous—especially those other friends. A lion would definitely fix things, right? Imagining and drawing some of their adventures help her work through her big feelings. And it turns out that sometimes, problems get better with a little time, creativity, and being yourself.

Henry tackles his first-day-of-school nerves by donning his beloved sparkly fish costume, but as the day progresses and he becomes more comfortable, Henry takes off different parts of his costume.

After waiting millions of years, a T Rex thinks a curious girl might just find the clues he left behind, making his story part of hers. It’s been millions of years since this dinosaur has been so excited. There’s a girl—a curious girl—exploring the land right where he used to live! Will she be the one to find the clues he left millions of years ago? Could she be the one to bring his story back to life?! This lyrical picture book captures the vastness of geologic time while also showing how close the traces of the distant past can be—as long as we are curious enough to look.

Traditional Chinese edition of Old Rock (is not boring)

Erdgeschichte für die Allerkleinsten Steinalt, der alte Stein, liegt schon ewig auf der Lichtung. Seine Freunde, Kiefer, Marienkäfer und Kolibri sind sich sicher, dass ihm schrecklich langweilig sein muss. Verglichen mit den Abenteuern, die selbst die Kiefer erlebt, wenn der Wind ihre Äste zum Tanzen bringt, kann Steinalt sich nicht mal von der Stelle rühren. Doch als er zu erzählen beginnt, staunen die Freunde. Denn Steinalt hat mehr erlebt als sie alle zusammen – Vulkane, Dinosaurier, Eiszeiten und und und!

In Ten Steps to Flying Like a Superhero, Lava Boy teaches his superhero action figure, Captain Magma, how to fly in Deb Pilutti''s soaring picture book companion to Ten Rules for Being a Superhero. Lava Boy and his favorite toy, Captain Magma, have saved the day many times. But there’s one superhero skill they haven’t mastered yet: the ability to fly. It shouldn’t be too hard for Captain Magma and Lava Boy to figure out. But it’s going to take a new set of rules and some help from the brave Star Girl (and her action figure, Meteor Shower) before these superheroes actually reach new heights. This clever gender inclusive story takes young readers on an adventure—learning lessons in friendship and how to fly like a superhero. Christy Ottaviano Books

Quirky charm infuses this tale of Old Rock''s life story, which is much more exciting than you''d expect. Old Rock has been sitting in the same spot in the pine forest for as long as anyone can remember. Spotted Beetle, Tall Pine, and Hummingbird think just sitting there must be boring, but they are in for a wonderful surprise. Fabulous tales of adventurous travel, exotic scenery, entertaining neighbors, and more from Old Rock''s life prove it has been anything but boring. Great storytellers come in all shapes, sizes, and ages, and Old Rock''s stories are sure to inspire questions that lead to wonderful conversations about the past and the natural world.

When Ruby''s homesickness spreads to other students at Master Willow''s School for Ninjas, she uses all of the skills she has learned to help them feel better. Includes instructions for making a dragon toy two different ways. Full color.

Yes, bears sometimes eat squirrels. But can they still be friends? Find out in this clever picture book that’s perfect for preschoolers. The other bears said, “Squirrel would make a good midnight snack!” Bear said, “Squirrel’s my friend. I would never eat a friend.” But what happens if Bear gets really, really hungry? Squirrel has just the solution! This story about the power and bond of friendship will warm the hearts—and tickle the funny bones—of everyone who reads it.

In order to be a real superhero, you have to follow some important rules: Rule #1: A superhero must ALWAYS respond to a call for help. Rule #2: Saving the day is messy. But everyone understands. In this handy guide, Captain Magma and his trusty sidekick, Lava Boy, take young readers on an adventure to learn all ten rules of being a good superhero.

Two cousins, one from the city and one from the suburbs, spend a day and a night together at each other''s house, and decide that each likes his own home better.