New Releases by Brigette Barrager

Follow two curious owls on an enchanting nighttime adventure as they meet other nocturnal animals in this rhyming picture book by the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Uni the Unicorn series – perfect for bedtime reading! It’s time we flew. The night is new – so much to do. Whooo is still awake? As the moon rises and the stars twinkle, two little owls take flight into moonlit woods. With a joyful "Whooo? Whooo?" they explore the night, meeting nocturnal friends along the way. From fluttering moths and playful raccoons to creeping black cats and trotting skunks, each page turn introduces readers to a new surprise. Rhythmic, lyrical text and charming illustrations make this a fun read-aloud for young readers who are curious about the nighttime world. By the time dawn breaks and spiderwebs glisten with dew, everyone will be ready to yawn, coo, and snuggle up for a cozy sleep.

In a magical underwater world, a mermaid learns to overcome shyness and stage fright as she prepares for the Mermaid Ballet. A picture book that dazzles readers with the debut of two irresistible mermaids--Harmony and Echo--from the co-creator of the bestselling Uni the Unicorn! Harmony is chill. She is carefree and fun and loves to stop and smell the sea flowers. Echo is a worrier. She can always find something to fuss about. As her best friend, Harmony is determined for Echo to enjoy their debut performance in the Mermaid Ballet. In a magical water world, the two mermaids practice their steps again and again. They dive through the water like seals, spin in circles like minnows, slither like eels, and more. But Echo is still worried that she’ll forget everything as soon as she faces the audience. So Harmony decides that they should share a secret hand squeeze, one that tells Echo You are fine, you are okay, I’m right next to you. At the crucial moment when Echo is about to stumble, will their plan work so she gets all the moves correct?

A beautiful gift book that reveals the meaning of birth flowers for babies born each month of the year. Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together, make this world a beautiful garden. Welcome to this celebration of nature and babies from New York Times bestselling illustrator of Uni the Unicorn, Brigette Barrager. A gorgeous gift book reveals the qualities of babies born in each month of the year, and the accompanying flower that blooms in each birth month. This text is sweet, and soft, and everyone who opens it can find the special personality traits of individuals born in their month revealed.

NEW from the bestselling illustrator of Uni the Unicorn! A new mythical--and totally rad--character to laugh with and love. Vlad is always getting in trouble at Miss Fussbucket's School for Aspiring Spooks. Unlike the other little vampires, witches, mummies, and ghosts, Vlad isn't very interested in learning spookiness. That's because...Vlad loves to skateboard! How can he possibly think about being a good spook when all he wants to do is practice his latest gnarly trick? Maybe Vlad can find a way to do both! Brigette Barrager's debut author-illustrator project is full of energy, fun, and sweet tricks! Passionate kids will identify with Vlad, and will take heart from the way he combines his love of skateboarding with his schoolwork. A perfect Halloween read-aloud for the classroom!

C’erano una volta dodici principesse che ogni mattina, al risveglio, erano talmente stanche da trascorrere l’intera giornata a sonnecchiare in giardino. Il Re, preoccupato per le sorti del regno, chiese aiuto a dottori, filosofi e detective... Ma indovinate chi riuscì a svelare il mistero e a rompere l’incantesimo delle principesse dormiglione? La fiaba dei Fratelli Grimm raccontata e illustrata da Brigette Barrager.

Children will adore this charmingly illustrated retelling of the Grimm Brothers' classic fairytale. Twelve princesses, each lovelier than the flower she was named for, find themselves at the center of a baffling mystery. Each night they go to bed, locked securely in their room. But in the morning, their dancing shoes are worn thin—as though they'd been dancing all night! A handsome suitor discovers that the princesses are enchanted, and that each night, in their sleep, they travel to a magical world to dance at a ball. Will this handsome suitor be able to break the spell and rescue the princesses?