New Releases by Meredith Rusu

In this heartfelt picture book, a shy kid''s dad teaches him how to play chess... and chess gives him the confidence to make a new friend. When Auggie finds an old chessboard that once belonged to his grandfather, he decides he wants to learn how to play chess. And his dad, his Tatâ, is happy to teach him. They''ve just moved to a new town, and Auggie is struggling to make friends at his new school. In the big, busy hallways, he feels like a tiny pawn. But after every hard day at school, he can''t wait to play chess with his dad. Slowly, slowly, he gets better at the game... until he can beat Tata! Then, Auggie finds a chessboard in his classroom. When he sees that another boy looks interested in it, he knows just what to do: he can teach Luke how to play chess, too! Here is a moving father-son story that shows how chess helps one boy feel at home in a new environment.

Un romanzo con la storia del film Inside Out 2, raccontata da un punto di vista inedito: quello delle nuove e travolgenti Emozioni che si affacciano alla mente di Riley. Una nuova scuola, nuovi amici e le fragilità dell''adolescenza fanno nascere Ansia, Invidia, Imbarazzo... e la sottile Ennui. È complicato e bellissimo diventare grandi. Non è la prima volta che Riley Andersen deve affrontare degli importanti cambiamenti. Quando aveva undici anni, lei e la sua famiglia si sono trasferiti a San Francisco dal Minnesota ed è stato difficile abituarsi a una nuova città e una nuova scuola, rinunciando alle amicizie più care dell''infanzia. Per fortuna, ad aiutarla c''erano le sue Emozioni: Gioia, Tristezza, Paura, Disgusto e Rabbia. Tutte ugualmente importanti per costruire il Senso di Sé di Riley e fare di lei la ragazzina positiva ed entusiasta che tutti amano. Ora, però, qualcosa di sconvolgente rischia di minare di nuovo ogni certezza. È arrivata l''adolescenza! Tra poco cominceranno le superiori e nell''animo di Riley si affacciano Emozioni mai sperimentate prima: Ansia, Imbarazzo, Invidia ed Ennui. Che caos nel Quartier Generale della mente! Crescere è un''impresa complicata per tutti, anche per Riley impegnata a scoprire chi vuole essere veramente!

The Little Engine That Could saves Christmas on this enchanting holiday picture book, featuring a fun pop-up Christmas tree! The Little Engine That Could is so excited to celebrate Christmas with all her friends! But on the night of Christmas Eve, one of Santa''s elves pays a visit to Little Engine asking for her help. Santa Claus got a case of the Frosty Frittens, and he needs The Little Engine to deliver all the presents before Christmas morning! Can The Little Engine deliver all the presents on time? We think she can! This story includes a pop-up Christmas tree!

Beep, boop, bop! This robot won''t stop! Jamie has a robot in her socks that makes sure things go just right! But when a trip to Grandma''s house messes up Jamie''s routine, will her robot start to fritz and fight? Filled with catchy rhymes and lively illustrations, this Mighty Moods story is the perfect read-aloud for parents and kids who might discover they have robots that get nervous about change—and that''s okay! The "Mighty Moods" series is a delightful collection of picture books that explores the many ways children express big emotions. First Place, Picture Books, Fall 2024 BookFest Awards

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be me when I say what I think about the book I just read. I can be me when I enjoy food nobody else likes!" This is Freya, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be herself. As you follow her along her day, you will see how being herself makes her feel good... and really happy! ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being positive, grateful, and respectful, to being yourself, these books will help readers meet their best self!

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be grateful by saying ''thank you'' when Grandma buys us tickets for the rides at the fair. I can be grateful by enjoying the ferris wheel when the roller coaster is closed." This is Yutu, and he wants to share with you what it means for him to be grateful. You will see that, when he is grateful, things feel more positive and life is more joyful. ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being positive, grateful, and respectful, to being yourself, these books will help readers meet their best self!

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be respectful by paying attention when my teacher talks. I can be respectful by staying calm when I disagree with someone." This is Eliza and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be respectful. You will see that, when she chooses to give respect, she also gets it back! ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being positive, grateful, and respectful, to being yourself, these books will help readers meet their best self!

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be positive by not blaming myself for a t-ball mistake. I can be positive by not getting upset when it starts to rain." This is Anika, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be positive. You will see that, when she chooses to be positive, she feels happy, healthy, and good about herself. ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being positive, grateful, and respectful, to being yourself, these books will help readers meet their best self!

The adventure and humor of the Pokemon animated TV series springs to life in this full-color comics collection! This book includes two full-color graphic stories jampacked with action and Pokemon battles! Join Ash, Pikachu, and their friends and Pokemon pals on a search for Infernape—and Moltres—and an encounter with Cresselia and Darkrai! With tons of art on every page from the animated show streaming on Netflix, this graphic novel is the perfect format for Pokemon fans.

Based on Disney and Pixar''s Inside Out 2, this humorous and charming middle grade novel retells and expands upon the film! Change isn''t anything new to Riley Andersen. When she was eleven years old, she and her parents moved across the country from Minnesota to San Francisco. But through it all, Riley''s Emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear—guided and supported her. Now Riley is thirteen years old, and her Emotions can''t wait to see what her teenage years will bring. But the idea of starting high school elicits all kinds of feelings, including four new Emotions! Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, and Ennui enter Headquarters, ready to help Riley succeed in high school. Joy and the core Emotions aren''t sure about these newcomers and how much they''re changing Riley; the new Emotions think it''s time to take a different approach now that she''s a teenager. Although change happens to everyone—and especially to Riley—this chaos both inside and outside of Headquarters is unlike anything Riley and her Emotions have experienced before! Check out these other best-selling favorites: Disney/Pixar Elemental: Unlikely Friends Disney/Pixar Lightyear: Izzy Hawthorne: Destiny Awaits Disney/Pixar Turning Red: The Real R.P.G.: The Story of the Red Panda Girl Disney/Pixar Onward: The Search for the Phoenix Gem: An In-Questigation Disney Wish: A Recipe for Adventure Disney Encanto: A Tale of Three Sisters Disney Frozen: Polar Nights: Cast Into Darkness

This humorous story is a unique way to introduce preschoolers to dinosaurs and help them develop early reading skills at the same time. In this fun level 1 reader, Blippi tells his dog Lyno about his day at the dinosaur museum, while imagining what it would be like to be some of his favorite prehistoric creatures. Preschoolers and others will love learning about dinosaurs while sharpening their reading skills. Kids can learn to read with Blippi and Lyno!

This humorous story is a unique way to introduce preschoolers to dinosaurs and help them develop early reading skills at the same time. In this fun level 1 reader, Blippi tells his dog Lyno about his day at the dinosaur museum, while imagining what it would be like to be some of his favorite prehistoric creatures. Preschoolers and others will love learning about dinosaurs while sharpening their reading skills. Kids can learn to read with Blippi and Lyno! Features sturdy, hardcover library binding.

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be honest when my Mommy asks me if I brushed my teeth before going to bed. I can be honest when I tell my friends how I''m feeling." This is Leila, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be honest. As you follow her along her day, you will see why being honest matters. ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being brave, honest, and kind, to being good friends, these books will help readers meet their best self!

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be kind by saying ''Thank you'' for breakfast. I can be kind by asking someone who is alone if they''d like to sit with me at lunch." This is Alina, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be kind. You will see that, when she chooses kindness, it spreads everywhere! ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being brave, honest, and kind, to being good friends, these books will help readers meet their best self!

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "Today, our class is going to the zoo! We each have a buddy. My buddy has a broken leg, so it''s my job to help him." This is Hikaru, and he wants to share with you what it means for him to be a good friend. You will see that, when he chooses being a good friend, friendship grows! ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being brave, honest, and kind, to being good friends, these books will help readers meet their best self!

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be brave when I try a new vegetable, like eggplant. I can be brave by telling the truth, even if I might get in trouble." This is Bob, and he wants to share with you what it means for him to be brave. You will see that, when he works hard to be brave, he feels big and strong. It''s hissuperpower! ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being brave, honest, and kind, to being good friends, these books will help readers meet their best self!

Meet all of Bluey''s friends in this adorable book! Based on the award-winning animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Get to know Mackenzie, Snickers, Coco, and more! This book is perfect for Bluey fans.

Here’s a book as exuberant as Peppa Pig herself—and it includes a removable, rainbow-colored pop-it toy shaped like the world''s most POP-ular pig! This sturdy board book features two fun Peppa Pig stories: In "Fun and Games," Peppa and her playgroup imagine that a rainbow-colored parachute is everything from a wave-filled ocean to a flying saucer in outer space. Then, during a road trip to the mountains in "The Rainbow," Peppa and her family pass the time by pointing out a variety of colorful objects, none more spectacular than a rainbow that appears in the sky! Pop It with Peppa! also includes a removable, one-of-a-kind, rainbow-colored, Peppa Pig-shaped pop-it toy attached to the front cover. Prompts on the pages encourage young kids to pop it with Peppa while they read!

What happens when your inner yeti comes out to play? Matthew is a young boy with BIG, BIG feelings—so big it sometimes feels like there’s a YETI just bursting to get out! And when Mathew’s yeti comes to play, he’s bound to stay all day. That silly yeti comes out of Matthew’s feet, his nose, his hair, his burp, and even his BUTT! Bound to make any child roar with laughter, There’s a Yeti in My Tummy teaches kids that strong feelings are okay, and so are their inner yetis. Along with Matthew, kids learn to channel those feelings in constructive, positive, and loving ways. And parents will pick up a few tips on language to help children understand when and how to rely on their inner yeti. An imaginative and fun story told in delightful rhyme by Meredith Rusu and crazy-fun illustrations by Martín Morón, There’s a Yeti in My Tummy is a big, bold, instant classic. There’s a Yeti in My Tummy is the first book in The Mighty Moods series from 4U2B Books & Media, where we strive to create resources that enable children to become joyful, compassionate, and brave, and that empower parents and adults to instill those qualities in children. First Place, Picture Books, Fall 2023 BookFest Awards

Based on Disney and Pixar''s Elemental, this middle grade novel explores the unlikely and unique friendship between the main characters of the film. In a city where fire, water, land, and air reside together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow water guy are about to discover something elemental: how much they have in common. This charming and humorous middle grade novel retells and expands on the story of the film! Check out these other best-selling favorites: Disney/Pixar Lightyear: Izzy Hawthorne: Destiny Awaits Disney/Pixar Turning Red: The Real R.P.G.: The Story of the Red Panda Girl Disney/Pixar Onward: The Search for the Phoenix Gem: An In-Questigation Disney Encanto: A Tale of Three Sisters Disney Frozen: Polar Nights: Cast Into Darkness

Have fun with comics and Pokémon in this amazing activity book! Includes stickers, stencils, and an exclusive Eevee pencil topper. Join your Pokémon pals and get creative! Dive into action-packed comics and use stickers and stencils as you solve puzzles, challenges, mazes, and many more fun activities! Featuring new and beloved Pokémon from all Regions. Includes stickers and stencils, plus an exclusive Eevee pencil topper!

"Have an awesome time at the indoor playground with Blippi when he goes in search of his missing sneakers. Preschoolers will relate to -- and giggle at -- this humorous and energetic story that comes with more then 25 stickers"--Back cover.

Will Clifford meet a new friend who''s just his size? This adorable storybook is based on the animated Clifford TV series! ¡Clifford y Emily Elizabeth se embarcan en una aventura!Los dos amigos escuchan la historia de una misteriosa ballena blanca que vive frente a la costa de Birdwell Island. Su nombre es Babette y tiene el mismo tamano que Clifford, ¡lo que la convierte en la nueva amiga perfecta para el gran perro colorado!Clifford y Emily Elizabeth hacen todo lo posible para que Babette salga de su escondite. ¡Finalmente, descubren que lo que mas le gusta a la ballena es la musica! ¿Convencera la cancion de Clifford a Babette para que salga a saludar?Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are going on an adventure!The two friends hear a story about a mysterious white whale who lives off the coast of Birdwell Island. Her name is Babette, and she''s the same size as Clifford—which makes her the perfect new friend for the big red dog!Clifford and Emily Elizabeth try everything to get Babette to come out of hiding. Finally, they discover that the whale''s favorite thing is music! Will Clifford''s song convince Babette to come say hi?

Read two stories about Peppa Pig''s wonderful days and view 12 picture-perfect images using the included camera viewer—plus enjoy the included stickers! Peppa Pig’s Wonderful Days! Storybook and Camera Viewer includes two fun stories starring the energetic and adventurous Peppa Pig! In the first, Peppa and her family visit an apple tree during every season of the year and see how it changes—from losing its leaves to growing sweet, delicious apples! In the second story, during a playgroup career day, Peppa and her friends ponder what they might be when they grow up. Read the gently humorous stories and view 12 additional moments through the camera viewer. You can even pretend to take pictures of some fun moments of your own! A sheet of stickers is also included. For ages 3–5.

This level two reader follows aspiring rapper and hip-hop artist Karma from the Netflix animated series Karma''s World! Karma Grant is on another adventure in this level two episode retelling! Karma and her friends are taking the world by storm and nothing will stop them from enacting change in their community and expressing themselves authentically. Includes a sheet of stickers!

Blippi 5-Minute Stories is the perfect collection for preschoolers who can''t get enough of Blippi and his adventures. Eight energetic stories with full-color illustrations are included.

The holidays are just around the corner and Anna, Queen of Arendelle, can''t imagine celebrating without her sister, Elsa the Snow Queen. With the help of Kristoff, his best friend Sven the reindeer, and everyone''s favorite snowman, Olaf, they head to the Enchanted Forest to decorate and celebrate the holidays in a way that can only be done with the spirits of nature and the Snow Queen.

Favorite preschool character Hazel the cat learns to overcome her fear of spooky things in this Halloween storybook. Join Suki the hedgehog, Axel the raccoon, Tibor the hippo, and Hazel the cat as they enjoy an exciting and spooky Halloween adventure. This storybook, based on the adorable preschool show now airing on Hulu, teaches youngsters that spooky things can be fun! Includes a sheet of stickers and punch-out cards for extra fun!

Meet the Pikwik Pack in this storybook based on the adorable preschool show on Disney Jr! Brought to you by the producers of PAW Patrol, Justin Time, and Abby Hatcher! Pikwik Pack is a new show on Disney Jr. starring Suki, Axel, Hazel, and Tibor, a fun group of animal friends who deliver surprise packages to the citizens of their town. When Wally Mammoth gets stuck on an iceberg in the Freezy Frozen North, it''s up to the Pikwik Pack to deliver just the package to help him. But when Wally''s iceburg keeps drifting away, the team will need to work together and go with the flow to make their way to him. This storybook comes with a sheet of stickers and punch-out cards!

The first ever original, illustrated storybook featuring Lucky and her PALs! DreamWorks Spirit animated feature film coming to theaters June 4, 2021! Lucky Prescott''s life is changed forever when she moves from her home in the city to a small frontier town and befriends a wild mustang named Spirit. Join her journey as she moves to Miradero and meets headstrong Pru, silly Abigail, and their horses, Chica Linda and Boomerang. DreamWorks Spirit © 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.