New Releases by Mike Curato

In Mike Curato''s funny, poignant picture book Where Is Bina Bear?, a little rabbit throws a party—but can''t find best friend Bina Bear anywhere! Tiny is having a party, but Bina Bear is nowhere to be found. Is that Bina hiding under a lampshade? It looks like Bina . . . but it must be a lamp. Is that Bina beneath the fruit bowl? It could be . . . but it''s probably just a table. Searching for Bina, Tiny realizes something is wrong—and sets out to make it right. This is a humorous yet sincere picture book about friendship, understanding, and embracing our loved ones just as they are. Godwin Books

Named one of Kirkus'' best books of the 21st century. Award-winning author and artist Mike Curato draws on his own experiences in Flamer, his debut graphic novel, telling a difficult story with humor, compassion, and love. "This book will save lives." —Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of National Book Award Finalist Hey, Kiddo I know I’m not gay. Gay boys like other boys. I hate boys. They’re mean, and scary, and they’re always destroying something or saying something dumb or both. I hate that word. Gay. It makes me feel . . . unsafe. It''s the summer between middle school and high school, and Aiden Navarro is away at camp. Everyone''s going through changes—but for Aiden, the stakes feel higher. As he navigates friendships, deals with bullies, and spends time with Elias (a boy he can''t stop thinking about), he finds himself on a path of self-discovery and acceptance. Godwin Books

Little Elliot and mouse search for the Christmas spirit.

Elliot the little elephant and his best friend, Mouse, play hide-and-seek during an autumn vacation in the countryside.

Little Elliot and mouse search for the Christmas spirit.

Elliot the little elephant and his best friend, Mouse, play hide-and-seek during an autumn vacation in the countryside.

Cada año, Ratoncito y su familia van al parque de atracciones. Este año, Elliot es el invitado de honor. Pero es difícil encontrar alguna atracción que no dé miedo al pobre Elliot… Con la ayuda de su amigo, finalmente viven un día memorable. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Little Elliot, the polka-dotted elephant, and his friend Mouse go to the amusement park to see the sights and ride the rides -water chutes, roller coasters, carousels, and more. But Elliot isn''t having much fun -the rides are too wet and too fast- until Mouse figures out a way to help him overcome his fears.

Elliot the little elephant is terrified when his friend Mouse introduces him to the carnival, but Mouse helps him to have fun.

Cuando el ratón se dirige a una reunión familiar, el pequeño Elliot decide irse a dar un paseo. Mientras explora cada transitada calle también observa familias en todas las formas y tamaños. En una ciudad de millones, el pequeño Elliot se siente muy solo, hasta que descubre que tiene una familia propia. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION When Mouse heads off to a family reunion, Little Elliot decides go for a walk. As he explores each busy street, he sees families in all shapes and sizes. In a city of millions, Little Elliot feels very much alone-until he finds he has a family of his own!

Elliot, der kleine gepunktete elefant, ist ganz alleine in der großen Stadt. Klein sein ist manchmal gar nicht so leicht. Zum Beispiel beim Bäcker, wenn sich die Großen einfach vordrängeln. Oder wenn Türklinken viel zu hoch sind. Doch dann lernt Eliott die kleine Maus kennen. Zusammen sind sie ziemlich beste Freunde.

When Mouse heads off to his family reunion, Little Elliot decides go for a walk. As he explores each busy street, he sees families in all shapes and sizes. In a city of millions, Little Elliot feels very much alone-until he finds he has a family of his own!

"La gran ciudad representa muchos nuevos retos y experiencias para el pequeño Elliot, el elefantito de lunares de colores. Pero nuestro amigo está a punto de descubrir que las sorpresas más dulces de la vida vienen en envase muy pequeño"--flap of dust jacket.

Whether it''s meeting that special friend, or finally getting that long-awaited cupcake, it''s the little things that count in this sweet story of a little polka-dotted elephant, Mike Curato''s Little Elliot, Big City. Amid the hustle and bustle of the big city, the big crowds and bigger buildings, Little Elliot leads a quiet life. In spite of the challenges he faces, Elliot finds many wonderful things to enjoy—like cupcakes! And when his problems seem insurmountable, Elliot discovers something even sweeter—a friend.