New Releases by James Proimos

This sweet-natured bedtime book proves that a family is wherever you find love. When two wolves see a baby floating down a river, what do they do? Why, they take the baby home. Over the moon with joy, they nourish and teach her. And when that baby grows into a child, she and the wolves know that she will be ready to make her way in the world. Because when a child is loved, she has everything she needs. • A classic fairy-tale premise told with warmth and an inclusive sensibility for all types of families to enjoy • A touching read-aloud books for families, caregivers, and classroom storytime • James Proimos has written and/or illustrated over 20 critically lauded children''s books. This gently humorous story shows that families come in many forms, and that love is about both holding on and letting go. Fans of Finn''s Feather, Wild, and Wolfie the Bunnie will find Over the Moon a delightful tale for all ages.• Books for kids ages 3–5 • Books about families and togetherness • Great for story time James Proimos has yet to rescue a small human from a river, but he has written and illustrated many books for them. James splits his time between Los Angeles and Middleburg, Virginia. Zoey Abbott is a graduate of Smith College. She spent four years working and painting in Japan. She now lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, their two kids, and a big dog named Carrots. This is her third book.

Mac and Cheese are the very best of friends, but sometimes they have trouble understanding each other. Cheese is dazzled by Mac''s big, big brain, and Mac is baffled by Cheese''s artistic talent. But they soon learn that no amount of misunderstanding can get in the way of their unique friendship. Told with tenderness and humor, this picture book, divided into three short stories, showcases the special bond between two unlikely friends. A Christy Ottaviano Book

Waddle...waddle... belly slide! into a charming and funny story about friendship, featuring three adorable penguins! What''s a penguin to do when he can''t find his new friend? Yesterday he made a friend who was an absolutely amazing dancer--but now he can''t find him anywhere! Waddle...waddle...bellyslide! along with this hopeful penguin as his search for his new friend takes him on some zany adventures--and ultimately, to an unexpected and heartwarming conclusion.Acclaimed creator James Proimos, illustrator of Year of the Jungle by Suzanne Collins, brings his zest and zany humor to this charming friendship story.

Brownie, Apollo, and their ragtag group of strays have raided the grocery store and defeated some very mean mutts--but now they''ve run out of food. So when the crew discovers a nearby Twonkies factory, and all the Twonkies they could ever eat, they think they''ve got it made. The only catch is the cat guarding the factory--and this "cat" is MUCH bigger, and far more sophisticated, than any feline they''ve ever met. Can the dogs and their friends defeat their foe and claim the Twonkies for themselves? The Proimos father-son team returns with another irreverent, dog-filled take on the apocalypse, told in a graphic novel paper-over-board format. The instantly accessible artwork and laughs on each page will charm everyone from the most reluctant reader to the coolest of cats (humans and animals alike)!

The end has come. The world is in shambles. Everyone is gone . . . except for the dogs! Brownie and Apollo are two dogs living in bliss with a big, comfy couch to laze on. But unbeknownst to them and seemingly overnight, the world has turned to utter chaos. What they do know is their owners are MIA, they are starting to get on each other''s nerves, and it''s dinner time. What has happened? Who will feed them? What if their people are gone for good?! With bellies rumbling, Brownie and Apollo decide to set out into the wide world, where they discover other pets and stray animals who have been left behind. But not everyone is man''s best friend. It''s a dog-eat-dog world now! With the help of a friendly neighborhood police dog and a small but mighty side-kick tick, Apollo and Brownie must figure out how to survive these dark times and locate their ultimate goal: dinner!

The end is nigh. Apocalypse has dawned. Everyone has gone ... except for our heroes: Brownie, Apollo and their ragtag group of strays.Having raided a supermarket and defeated some very mean mutts, our heroes find themselves out of food. So when they hear a rumour of a Twonkies factory, and all the Twonkies they could ever eat, they think they''ve won the Twonkie jackpot. The only catch is the cat guarding the factory - and this ''cat'' is MUCH bigger than any feline they''ve ever met. Can our heroes defeat their foe and claim the Twonkies for themselves? More irreverent, dog-filled apocalyptic adventures. With laughs on every page, this brilliant graphic novel will charm everyone from the most reluctant reader to the coolest of cats (humans and animals alike)!

Stories about Johnny Mutton, the young sheep raised as a regular boy.

The perfect book for every first-time bike rider I want a bike! I want a bike! This is all Bonnie says for one full week, until her parents surprise her with . . . a bike! Then: Oh boy! Oh boy! Before she knows it, Bonnie is off on a wobbly course around the backyard that becomes an adventure of epic proportions. She bikes over mountains, under giraffes, up the Statue of Liberty, through the Grand Canyon, and past the Giant Cheese. There''s only one thing Bonnie can''t do on her bike . . . STOP!!! But after a tumble and an important lesson from Mom and Dad, Bonnie is back in the saddle. This celebration of a timeless rite of passage will have kids clamoring to read it, read it again, and then strike out on their own bike-riding adventures.

Knuckle and Potty are tired of being lovable book characters. Together, they hatch a plan to venture to the Outer-world by clicking their heels and leaping off the pages into real life to confront the author and illustrator who created them. When that plan fails, a trip to Happy World is their last option. Simple: they''ll just erase Happy World with their de-zonker contraptions. Little do Knuckle and Potty know that Happy World isn''t as happy as they think.

James "Hercules" Martino has until the end of the summer (a.k.a. two weeks) to accomplish the twelve tasks given to him by his Uncle Anthony. The tasks will take him to the far reaches of Baltimore, lead him to a Beautiful and Unattainable Woman, and change the way he sees his past, present, and future. Spare in words, but abundant in big ideas and laugh out loud humor, James Proimos has crafted a novel for any teenager who''s ever had a complicated relationship with a parent. In other words, everyone.

This is Todd. These are Todd''s parents. And this is Todd''s TV. Todd''s parents are always busy. But Todd''s TV isn''t busy. It just sits there. So one day, Todd''s TV decides to lend a helping hand. This is the heartwarming story of that day, and what happened afterward. You''ll laugh, you''ll cry—but most of all, you''ll be giving your TV a break. It probably needs it.

Lerch is the sassiest, snazziest fish in the tank, and he''s got it all-from good looks to a great sense of humour. The problem is, he''s the only fish in the tank! When Lerch gets lonely, he looks for a friend, but can''t find one anywhere. Just when his spirits have popped like bubbles, an unexpected "admirer" introduces Lerch to Dinah, and it''s true love from first glance.

Paulie Pastrami can''t whistle, he has trouble matching his socks, and he is usually picked last in sports. But he plans to achieve world peace before he turns eight. Through simple acts of kindness--from reading to the trees and being nice to his little sister to cheering up the school principal and sharing cupcakes with strangers--Paulie learns that spreading peace isn''t that hard after all.

Brooks, Allen, and Leone, three guinea pigs lost in a big city, try to make their way back home to the pet store, with help from some very unlikely characters. Simultaneous.

After failing to convince her parents that she is a princess, Patricia von Pleasantsquirrel leaves her moatless house in search of a "princessdom."

A young grape and his grandfather, a wrinkly raisin, enjoy spending time together telling jokes and going to the park.

A kind-hearted sheep in human clothing enjoys entering a cooking contest, planning a birthday party, and participating in a staring contest, but each event has an unexpected result.

Ricky Smootz is very afraid of everything, especially Keanu Dungston, the bully who terrorizes their middle school, but with advice from his grandmother Ricky transforms himself into Cowboy Boy and stands up to Keanu and his henchmen.

A delightful collection of poetry, filled with hilarious characters including General Mary Rumpus, the leader of the war on vegetables, and Billy Snuglag, who picks teams as well as his nose, features odes to spaghetti, stinky feet, and baths.

Although he is a sheep, Johnny Mutton goes to school, competes in the spelling bee, dresses up for Halloween, and discovers his favorite sport, always remaining true to himself.

More than anything, an old man wishes he were young again--until he spends the day with his grandson.