New Releases by Kirsten Mayer

You know it’s true—this book belongs with you! Follow the journey of Taylor Swift, from Nashville open mic nights all the way to her rise as one of the biggest pop music stars of all time. A pitch-perfect accompaniment to your Eras Tour friendship bracelets, this highly illustrated book includes all the iconic nonfiction details that Who HQ is known for.

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time. In this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series, young readers will discover the exciting story of the beloved ponies, unicorns, and other fanciful characters of the My Little Pony universe! When Hasbro''s pony toys first hit shelves in 1981, they were originally called My Pretty Pony. By 1982, the toys were renamed My Little Pony and the world of rainbow-colored horses with hair you could brush began capturing the hearts of children everywhere. These pony characters soon became the stars of cartoons, movies, and video games. Today, the ponies look far different than they did forty years ago, but fans of all ages are still all-in on their favorites -- including Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie -- who encourage imagination, friendship, and kindness.

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are there really aliens visiting Earth to observe and interact with humans? In 1961, Betty and Barney Hill claimed to have experienced a bizarre night that included extraterrestrials, flying saucers, and a few lost hours during which they could recall very little until they underwent hypnosis. Their mysterious story was just the first of many that have been told by people who have since come forward with their own similar experiences. Although there are thousands of people who claim to have experienced alien abduction, much of the world remains skeptical. Is alien abduction a real phenomenon that has affected people worldwide or just an imagined shared experience? Could the US government be working to cover up these stories? Here are the the facts about what we really know about Alien Abduction.

Tired of being known only for her curly red hair, Ginger Gnome competes in the Winter Gnome Games, where she definitely gets attention.

Although unable to grow a beard, Al the garden gnome, after discovering his talent for barbering, wins a special award at the beard contest.

It''s Gunter''s Glorious Day of Discord! The notoriously evil penguin Gunter has created a potion that turns even the most innocent Candy Person into a wily prankster. Now mayhem is erupting all over Ooo, and nobody can stop it! This full-color interactive journal is full of fun, harmless pranks to play after school, on vacation, at home, or whenever Gunter''s mischievous muse strikes.

Following the record-shattering successes of Marvel''s The Avengers in 2012, The Avengers must reassemble on the big screen to combat the robotic menace of Ultron! Marvel''s Avengers: Age of Ultron is set for US release on May 1, 2015. Acclaimed writer/director Joss Whedon and producer Kevin Feige return, along with the all-star cast of Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk), Chris Evans (Steve Rogers/Captain America), Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow) and Jeremy Renner (Clint Barton/Hawkeye). They are joined by Emmy Award- winner James Spader (Lincoln, The Blacklist) as Ultron. © 2015 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.

An exciting and fun picture book story featuring the unpredictably hilarious Minions and based on the all-new comedy adventure film, Despicable Me 2! © 2015 Universal Studios Licensing LLC.

Il n''y a pas si longtemps, Gru a abandonné son costume de super-méchant pour celui de super-papa. Mais quand l''Agence Vigilance de Lynx l''appelle pour capturer le nouveau super-méchant et sauver le monde, Gru n''a pas le choix. Fini de jouer ! Le voici espion sous couverture dans ce nouvel album tiré du film d''Universal Pictures Moi, moche et méchant 2 !

An activity book with reusable stickers based on the hilarious new animated film!

Children''s book. Not too long ago, Gru gave up being a villain for being a dad. But when the world''s biggest organization against treachery, the Anti-Villain League, recruits the former baddie to go on a top secret mission to save the world, he must add to his busy day of making pancakes and unicorn balloons and go undercover. Join him as he juggles fatherhood and being a super-secret agent in this hilarious storybook based on the new Universal Pictures film Despicable Me 2. Includes a fun super spy punch-out!

Everyone’s favorite purple glob takes us on a personal journey through all the romantic entanglements of the Land of Ooo in this bizarrely insightful guide to love.

West Eastman High is hosting its annual Valentine''s Day dance, and Alvin, Simon, and Theodore need to find the perfect gifts for Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor. But when flowers, cards, and candy don''t cut it—what can the boys do for their special chipmunks?

Don''t miss this expanded novelization of the action-packed film! Tintin stumbles across a model ship at the Old Street Market. Only it isn''t any model ship--it holds a piece of the puzzle to finding the resting place of Red Rackham''s treasure! But Tintin isn''t the only one after the notorious pirate''s booty. With dangerous treasure seekers at their heels, Tintin and his dog Snowy are on a high-stakes thrill ride that takes them from land to sea, from open air to the ocean floor!

Don''t miss this expanded novelization of the action-packed film! Tintin stumbles across a model ship at the Old Street Market. Only it isn''t any model ship--it holds a piece of the puzzle to finding the resting place of Red Rackham''s treasure! But Tintin isn''t the only one after the notorious pirate''s booty. With dangerous treasure seekers at their heels, Tintin and his dog Snowy are on a high-stakes thrill ride that takes them from land to sea, from open air to the ocean floor!

Marmaduke is a great big dog who knows how to have a good time! Join him as he explores his new neighborhood and meets new friends.

Ahsoka Tano is a Jedi apprentice assigned to Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker and when her first Jedi teacher is missing, she follows Skywalker to the Abregado system as they disobey the orders of the Jedi Council and try to rescue him.