New Releases by Sophie Blackall

"Two children navigate their friendship as they imagine what it would be like to be dogs"--

Ivy & Bean is a heartwarming children''s book that tells the story of two unlikely friends who forge an unexpected bond despite their differences. Ivy, a quiet and bookish girl, and Bean, a lively and mischievous girl, seem to be worlds apart. Ivy is content with her books and her solitary world, while Bean thrives on adventure and excitement. When Bean sets her sights on Ivy, she believes Ivy is too boring to be of any interest, but after a series of surprising encounters, the two girls discover they have more in common than they initially thought. As the story unfolds, the two girls embark on small adventures together that challenge their perspectives on friendship, fun, and what it means to be brave. Bean is curious and full of energy, pushing Ivy to break out of her comfort zone and embrace a more daring and adventurous side. Ivy, on the other hand, introduces Bean to the joys of reading and thinking deeply, showing her the beauty in quiet moments and imaginative worlds. The pairing of these contrasting personalities offers both girls an opportunity for personal growth and a deeper understanding of themselves and each other. Ivy & Bean is a delightful tale about the power of friendship and how people who seem completely different can still connect in meaningful ways. Through their friendship, Ivy and Bean show young readers that it''s okay to be different and that sometimes, the best friendships form when you least expect them. The story, filled with humor and heart, encourages readers to embrace new experiences, appreciate diversity, and cherish the bonds that form from unexpected places.

Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure…all without leaving the living room! This imaginative romp of a picture book is filled with glorious illustrations from a beloved Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling creator. Raise the mainsail! Batten the hatches! It''s time to set sail…on the couch! There''s a storm coming, and a child is ready to captain the ship. "Make haste and climb aboard," they call out to their parent, "before you''re swept out to sea!" Sea? What sea? The parent is only trying to vacuum the rug. But the child is adamant. It''s not a rug--it''s the ocean. And that broom? It''s the ship''s mast. Soon enough, child and parent are both off on an imaginary nautical adventure! Here is a thoroughly engaging, hilarious picture book that celebrates the joys of playing make-believe--and hanging out with a parent!

二度榮獲「繪本界的奧斯卡」美國凱迪克獎金牌 《紐約時報》年度最佳繪本得主 世界知名插畫家蘇菲．布雷克爾 首次獻給疲憊大人的你 翻開書頁的那一刻，心中將湧現暖流 當你身心俱疲、厭世無望， 試著重新看待生活小事，你會發現── 原來，美好近在呎尺！ ★隨書即送美國授權．繁中版限定「灌溉美好生活小卡組」，一組3張 ★獲選博客來12月選書！ ★「這本書是現代生活的完美提神劑。」——《出版人週刊》 每一天，都有兩次11:11， 當你無意間注意到這個時間點， 你可以許個願、傳訊息給家人，為這個時刻賦予意義， 你的一天，便多了兩次值得期待的剎那！ ♥「期待」，是將視線從煩惱轉換到美好的事物上 深受童書讀者喜愛的得獎插畫家蘇菲．布雷克爾， 在新冠肺炎疫情最嚴峻時，和世上許多人一樣，遭逢巨大的傷痛和驟變。 即使她一直以來都是正向積極的人， 仍不免對生活失去了動力，沉浸在漫長的悲傷中。 某天，她在洗熱水澡時靈光一閃， 人生已經夠苦了，何不把重心放在能夠帶來喜悅的事物上？ 現在，許多人寧可無所期待，也不要受傷害， 其實，真正的期待，不是遙不可及的目標， 反而微不足道，就在你我身邊。 於是，她動筆列出一份自己的「期待清單」， 她發現，無論日子好壞，只要多了一分嚮往， 就可以幫助我們轉換焦點、提振心情，甚至覺得活著有意義。 ♥ 52件微不足道的生活小事，反而為陰暗的日子帶來曙光 在這本圖文書中，布雷克爾蒐羅了52件能為她帶來快樂的事， 這些事隨手可得、不用大費周章、能獨自完成，有的還不用花錢， 當你過得不順遂，只要跟隨作者的清單，你也能為自己的生活創造亮點── ✿幫家具換新位置，重新看見一些習以為常的事物，期待找到遺失已久的物品。 ✿重讀你最愛的書，最觸動心靈的那個段落，期待再次被感動。 ✿聽一首過去聽過的歌，期待熟悉的旋律帶你回到某段時光、帶你想起某個人。 ✿查看地圖，到某個地方走走，期待回家的那一刻。 布雷克爾的體悟溫馨療癒、詼諧逗趣，偶爾犀利睿智， 無論是正逢低潮的人，或是忙得忘記停下腳步的人， 都可以從中獲得安慰及能量，是最適合年末的禮物書。 讀完本書，你也可以提筆寫下或畫下屬於自己的期待清單， 列出清單後，你會發現，有許多事是可以立刻去做的， 當你真的實踐，便能從忙亂的生活中，獲得安定和快樂。 ♥ 關於「灌溉美好生活小卡組」 ♥ 一組3張，精選自內頁手繪插畫， 以生活小事「日出」、「鼓掌」、「期待清單」為主題。 是明信片，是期待清單，也是暖心小卡， 不僅可以傳遞心意，也可以妝點生活空間，時刻激勵自己。

If I was a horse, I would gallop all day. I could go anywhere I want . . .If you were a horse, what would you do? Could you fit in your clothes? Would you give your little sister a ride? Would your brother even notice?Gallop along through this riotous day in the life of a child who imagines their life as a horse. A giant horse in familiar settings offers a visual feast, and a grand dose of joy and a celebration of the real power of imagination to help us navigate the world.

I tuoi gioielli sono scomparsi? C’è uno sconosciuto imbacuccato che si nasconde nell’ombra? Puoi affidarti a Bea, l’investigatore privato di Pancake Court. Con la sua assistente Ely è pronta a risolvere ogni caso misterioso. Come hai detto, scusa? Non hai nulla da sottoporle? È quello che pensavano erroneamente anche i bambini del vicinato...

An ordinary and moving family story: over a hill, to the end of a path, an old house by a winding, sparkling stream. 12 children are born and raised in this old house, where they eat, sleep, play, do chores, and occasionally misbehave. Their growth can be measured by the markings on the walls as they milk cows, fish in the creek, laugh in their dormitory-like rooms, and share secrets and dreams. They grew up in this old house, accompanying each other into the future. Later, the children gradually left the house to go to school, work and start their own families. Even the younger one left the house and was no longer young. As time goes by, the old house gradually falls into disrepair, but only the animals that live in it still witness the warm days of the old house.

"Πέρα από έναν λόφο, στο τέρμα ενός δρόμου, δίπλα σε ένα ρυάκι όλο στροφές, που λαμπυρίζει, στέκεται ένα σπίτι με δώδεκα παιδιά, που έτρωγαν και κοιμόνταν, που δούλευαν και έπαιζαν, που έμπλεκαν σε φασαρίες, και τσακώνονταν και ονειρεύονταν, που άρμεγαν τις αγελάδες και ψάρευαν στο ρυάκι... ένα αγροτόσπιτο όπου μεγάλωναν περιμένοντας να δουν τι θα γίνει στο μέλλον, τι θα τους φέρει η ζωή."--

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKPEOPLE CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE CBCA PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 A lavish and moving tribute to a beloved place in the vein of Hello Lighthouse from two-time Caldecott Medallist, Sophie Blackall Step inside the dollhouse-like interior of Farmhouse and relish the daily life of the family that lives there, rendered in impeccable, thrilling detail. Based on a real family and an actual farmhouse where Sophie salvaged facts and artefacts for the making of this spectacular work, page after page bursts with luminous detail and joy. Join the award-winning, bestselling Sophie Blackall as she takes readers on an enchanting visit to a farmhouse across time, to witness the way that history spins stories. ''Hums with life and the joys and tribulations of a large family ... The story itself is told in lilting text which reads so well aloud, and the accompanying illustrations are colourful and joyous. I loved this book without reservation'' Readings PRAISE FOR SOPHIE BLACKALL: ''Painted with the featherlight touch that distinguishes Caldecott Medallist Blackall''s work, this graceful account of a lighthouse keeper''s life celebrates a lost era ... A jewel of a creation and a gift to those who dream of retreat'' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Everyone needs things to look forward to: big things and small things, on good days and on bad days, whether we actively create delight for ourselves or simply allow it to enter our lives. In these pages, beloved author and illustrator Sophie Blackall has gathered a collection of joys for all of us—reminders that every day the sun comes up and new babies are born. She includes suggestions that you bake muffins for a friend, or draw a face on an egg and put it in the fridge where it will smile at you each time you open the door. With wisdom, whimsy, and compassion, the 52 illustrated ideas in this book offer moments of uplift and serendipity for yourself and your loved ones. A message of hope and solace in hard times and of joyful anticipation at times of new beginnings—whether you''re grieving a loss or starting a new chapter—and for all the days in between—Things to Look Forward to is full of gentle reminders of the objects, occasions, gestures, and ideas that warm our hearts. There is always something bright on the horizon, and sometimes that horizon can be a lot closer than we think. BELOVED AUTHOR: Sophie Blackall is a world-renowned, two-time Caldecott award–winning children''s book author and illustrator. Whether your kids grew up with Ivy & Bean and If You Come to Earth, or you''re discovering Blackall''s empathetic voice and gorgeous artwork for the first time, you’re sure to fall in love with her new book for adults and folks of all ages. UPLIFTING AND HOPEFUL: We all need a little reassurance that things will get better—this book offers just that, and so much more. It reminds us that while looking forward is important, sometimes we can take matters into our own hands and create our own joy when we need it most. THE PERFECT GIFT: Not only a promise of solace in tough times, this book is also a celebration of joyful new beginnings—after all, who has more to look forward to than parents of new babies, or recent grads? You''ll want to give Things to Look Forward to to the grieving and the embarking alike. Perfect for new moms, new graduates, those going through breakups or suffering a loss, and anyone who could use a little extra joy in life just because. Perfect for: • Those going through hard times and those experiencing joyous life events • Parents (or aunts, uncles, grandparents) who have bought Sophie Blackall''s books for their children and fallen in love with her artwork • Shoppers looking for the perfect grad gift or baby shower gift • People looking for a way to express sympathy with someone who is struggling or grieving

Two-time Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall spins a winning tale about Max, a feline whose behavior doesn''t win any raves, except from the boy who believes in him and finds a way to turn a negative into a positive. When a boy is FINALLY allowed to get a cat, he has no doubts about which one to bring home from the shelter. But Max the cat isn’t quite what the family expected. He shuns the toy mouse, couldn’t care less about the hand-knitted sweater, and spends most of his time facing the wall. One by one, the family gives up on Max, but the boy loves his negative cat so much, he’ll do anything to keep him. Even the thing he dreads most: practicing his reading. Which, as it turns out, makes everything positive!

A New York City-themed bingo game that features 50 quintessentially New York characters and objects painted by two-time Caldecott winner and bestselling author Sophie Blackall. Calling all bingo players and Big Apple fans to the table! With ten 25-square bingo boards, 80 tokens, and 50 calling cards included, up to ten players of all ages can play this whimsically illustrated version of the beloved game. Visit New York from the comfort of your own home and keep your eyes peeled for the city''s classic iconography, from pizza, bagels, and pigeons to the Chrysler Building, the Staten Island Ferry, and much more!

"En el fin del mundo, sobre la roca más alta de una isla diminuta, se alza un faro. Se construyó para que durara siempre. Ilumina el mar con su luz y guía a los barcos en la travesía." -- from backcover.

"Великолепная книга о нашей планете, которая призывает нас заботиться и о Земле, и друг о друге.На создание этой потрясающей книги Софи Блэколл вдохновили тысячи детей, с которыми она встречалась, когда ездила по миру в рамках программы UNICEF и международной организации, занимающейся защитой прав детей по всему миру." --Publisher.