New Releases by Andrew Joyner

A hilarious and charming story about a boy and his amphibious friend who do a series of odd jobs for their eccentric neighbours, from an Australian Children''s Laureate and the bestselling creators of The Terrible Plop. Ursula Dubosarsky was the Australian Children''s Laureate 2020-2021 Hercules Quick wants to be a magnificent magician. He just needs a special box of magic tricks. But the box is expensive, and Hercules doesn''t have any money. Luckily, Hercules lives in a big apartment block with Aunt Alligator and his tadpole friend, Sylvie, and he has plenty of neighbours who are willing to pay for his help. Whether it''s babysitting for the Elks, spring-cleaning for Queen Claude, or helping Professor Calamari choose the perfect bow tie, no job is too odd for Hercules Quick! Join the enterprising Hercules on his neighbourhood adventures as he discovers that sometimes the best magic of all is not a trick. Praise for Ask Hercules Quick and The Magnificent Hercules Quick ''With its combination of unusual characters and colourful, detailed illustrations, this book is sure to capture the attention of readers aged six to nine.'' Books+Publishing ''A whimsical, funny story with eccentric characters all led by the enterprising and helpful Hercules. Andrew Joyner''s illustrations are equally fun with lots of details to pore over ... Perfect for newly independent readers.'' Reading Time

From a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a picture book to celebrate and remember the days we spent inside—the joys and the hardships, the bravery and the resilience, but most of all the love. This book, inspired by kids who found ways to stay connected to the people they love during the pandemic, is about what an imaginative, curious and loving little girl did when her world was turned inside out. The girl played inside, she learned inside, she waited inside. She talked on the phone to her Nan inside. Her days and nights were all inside, and she would think about what she missed outside--the running, cheering, splashing, hugging, and of course her Nan. Finally, when the girl could go outside, she was happy to be there--to hug her Nan, see her friends, and even climb a tree. But she had changed inside, and she knew she would always remember the small things and the big things that made that time special. Here is a picture book that will help young children remember, process, and resolve the feelings they had during the pandemic. Includes prompts to help readers make their own inside story book.

Awarded as a 2021 Malka Penn Award Honor Book, here is a timely picture book about a young girl''s mission to inspire others to help the planet. The meaningful message of climate change activism is perfect for Earth Day and every day! Celebrate young climate change activists in this charming story about an empowered girl who shows up, listens up, and ultimately, speaks up to inspire her community to take action against climate change. After attending a climate march, a young activist is motivated to make an effort and do her part to help the planet... by organizing volunteers to work to make green changes in their community, from cleaning a lake, to planting trees, to making composting bins, to hosting a clothing swap and more! Here is an uplifting picture book that is an important reminder that no change is too small--and no person is too young--to make a difference. With simple text and lively illustrations, Andrew Joyner has given young children a timely story about activism, community, and hope.

SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2019 This is a story about a boy called Pender and a kangaroo called Brindabella, about how they became friends, and all the things that happened to them because of it. Pender and his father live in an old house made of honey-coloured stone in the bush by the river, with only the company of his father''s paintings and the loyal dog, Billy-Bob. Then, on one winter morning, a gunshot amongst the trees changes everything. When Pender rescues Brindabella from the pouch of her murdered mother, an unusual friendship blossoms between the lonely boy and the orphaned joey. But Brindabella is no ordinary kangaroo. And though Pender has saved her life, the untameable wildness of the bush--and freedom--call to her... Lyrical and unforgettable, Brindabella explores the brutal beauty of the Australian bush.

Celebrate girl power with this charming and empowering picture book about a pink hat and the budding feminist who finds it. "This simple and cheerful tale suggests, with not an ounce of preachiness, values of care and comfort and the support women have for each other across generations." --The Washington Post Here is a clever story that follows the journey of a pink hat that is swiped out of a knitting basket by a pesky kitten, blown into a tree by a strong wind, and used as a cozy blanket for a new baby, then finally makes its way onto the head of a young girl marching for women''s equality. Inspired by the 5 million people (many of them children) in 82 countries who participated in the 2017 Women''s March, Andrew Joyner has given us a book that celebrates girls and women and equal rights for all! With themes of empathy, equality, and solidarity, The Pink Hat is a timeless and timely story that will empower readers and promote strength in the diverse and active feminist community.

Aujourd’hui, Bruce visite la ville avec sa classe. Mais au musée, il se retrouve coincé dans les mâchoires d’un requin en carton ; au parc, il tombe dans la fontaine ; au cours de prévention routière, il renverse tout sur son passage. Alors qu’il est puni sur un banc, Bruce aperçoit un chien qui va traverser devant ses amis Fred et Alice à vélo. Empêchera-t-il la collision ? Cette série drôle et tendre met en scène les aventures d’un jeune phacochère dynamique et malicieux.

Bruce se rend à la fête foraine de Phaco-sur-Mer avec ses amis Alice et Fred. Pour le concours de pâtisserie, il a réalisé un magnifique gâteau à la carotte. Or son mouton raffole des carottes... Il suit Bruce et, rendu fou par l’odeur délicieuse du gâteau, manque détruire le stand des pâtisseries. Bruce évite la catastrophe et devient le plus populaire des participants à la fête foraine. Cette série drôle et tendre met en scène les aventures d’un jeune phacochère dynamique et malicieux. Les illustrations colorées au trait vif, la présence de bulles à la manière d’une bande dessinée, le rapport texte-image astucieux, la stylisation des héros animaux... tous les ingrédients sont réunis pour rendre la lecture séduisante et accessible pour des lecteurs débutants.

For even a brave warthog like Boris, the thrills of a backyard campout can turn into chills when nighttime falls . . . Boris is having a sleepover! He''s camping in the backyard with Frederick and Alice. And they are not one bit scared of the dark. No way! But what is that strange light moving around outside the tent? And what is making all of those strange, scary noises? It''s up to Boris to find out . . . This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! "Attractive, slyly humorous illustrations, simple text and a related craft included at the end all serve to make this a welcome addition to collections for beginning readers." — Kirkus Reviews

"Boris continues to charm . . . a sweetly surprising ending . . . reinforces the importance of sportsmanship and loyalty even while reaching for gold." — Booklist Go Boris! It''s Field Day, and Boris is ready to run like he''s never run before. All he wants is to beat Eddie, who always wins everything. And all his friend Frederick wants is not to come in last . . . again. Who will make it across the finish line first? And when Boris is faced with a big decision, will he go for the gold or help a friend in need? Ready, set, go! This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

"A fun romp with an anthropomorphized swine will leave beginning readers ''hog wild'' at their accomplishments." — Kirkus Reviews For a curious warthog like Boris, adventure is always just around the corner! Boris loves pets! And he already has lots of them. All he''s missing is his favorite animal, a Komodo dragon—the biggest lizard in the world! When Boris brags to the kids in his class that he''s getting one, everyone wants to see it. Boris needs to come up with a plan . . . fast. Luckily, he''s got his friends by his side and a lizard up his sleeve! This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

Meet a young warthog with a taste for adventure. "A fun easy reader book with great full-color cartoons, brief text in large print, and likable characters." — School Library Journal Boris lives with his mom and dad in Hogg Bay. Their home is a van that once traveled all over the world. Then one morning, Boris feels a jolt. Could it be? Is the van really moving? Is Boris on an adventure at last? But when Boris ends up on a trip to a wildlife refuge instead of the jungle safari he''d imagined, he ends up having an adventure he''ll never forget. Because for this little warthog, life never quite turns out as he plans. This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! "An early reader shaped just like a chapter book: What''s not to love? . . . For emergent readers who view themselves as accomplished (or wish to be seen that way), this . . . might just be the perfect choice . . . Full-color illustrations of his humorously anthropomorphized hog family and just one or two sentences of easy, large-print text per page make this an inviting read for transitioning readers." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)