New Releases by Charise Mericle Harper

What happens when your BFF is no longer forever? A fresh and honest graphic novel about friendships lost and found. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier! Charise and Casey have been best friends for years. It never mattered that Casey was older by two years—until she started high school. Now, the two barely talk, and Charise is on a mission to get a new best friend. But can she find that perfect person while navigating long-distance friendships, guinea pig allergies, and the embarrassing quirks of her family?

Learn what makes a good friend in this silly story about a girl and her disgruntled animal friends, perfect for fans of Peter Brown's You Will Be My Friend! "I am a good friend!" says the girl and she heads outside to play with her buddies--two squirrels, a snail, and three crows. It's a fun-filled day of games, picnicking, and storytelling, but is everyone having a good time? An unexpected turn of events suddenly challenges the girl to question if she's treating her friends the way they want to be treated. This funny and relatable picture book about growth mindset not only conveys the importance of being considerate and understanding of others' needs but also provides innumerable laughs with its depictions of a sweet, well-meaning little girl who loves her animal friends maybe a little too overzealously.

From award-winning children’s book author-illustrator Charise Mericle Harper comes a one-of-a-kind chapter book perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Jelly and Kondo & Kezumi series. After receiving an urgent mountaintop message from the blue jay, Mouse proclaims to all the woodland creatures: “The Shindig is coming!” The entire forest is soon abuzz with everyone asking the same question: What is a shindig? Meetings are held. Assumptions are made. Honey cake is served. Finally Bear declares the answer. A shindig is a party, which is just like a meeting only fun. Problem solved! . . . Or is it? When the blue jay finally reaches the party-prepping crew, all that pep turns to panic. The blue jay's message wasn’t an invitation. It was a warning! THE SHINDIG IS COMING! Hooves, claws, and paws scatter when the mysterious forest visitors arrive at last. And opossum faints. Again. Find out what Mouse heard, what Bear said, and what Opossum missed in The Shindig Is Coming! Charise Mericle Harper’s hilarious storytelling and dynamic line art are on full display in this laugh-out-loud original chapter book for readers ages 7 and up.

The narrator turns a 'nothing shape' into a cat, beaver, bunny, dog, turtle, and bear, but what the cat really wants is a horse. Companion title: I cannot draw a circle.

"Pepper and Boo like to have fun--DOG fun. The Cat likes to have fun, too, but DOG FUN is not the same as CAT FUN. CAT FUN is watching bugs and sitting in a box. DOG FUN is chasing leaves and licking the grass. Today it is raining. THe Cat will stay inside. The dogs will go outside, but Pepper does not want to get wet. Pepper needs a new coat. WHich new coat will be perfect? And when the dogs get too hot, how will they cool off? PUDDLE! SPLASH! In the end, the housemates learn its OK to be different and their coats are perfect just the way they are.* *The cat already knew this."--Page 4 of cover.

A graphic novel that makes embarrassment into something hilarious – and normal. You’re not alone! No way are you the first kid who ever tripped and fell in public. Or spilled water on your pants so it looked like… you know! For those moments and more, here’s, the book that understands what you’re going through when you get caught farting in class. Laugh-out-loud funny yet enormously compassionate, So Embarrassing is a comics-style compilation of stories about awkward and embarrassing situations for kids. Written and drawn by Charise Mericle Harper, the bestselling creator of the Just Grace series, So Embarrassing combines humor, science facts (what happens when we blush, for example), tips for quickly recovering from a cringe-worthy situation, and practical advice––like what to say to comfort a totally embarrassed friend.

"Meet Pepper and Boo. They are two dogs who do not know much about cats. (Who does?) They wonder why the cat sleeps so much (in their beds!), licks itself so much, what the cat is thinking, and what makes the cat happy. Luckily, the cat can explain."--Provided by publisher.

El cuarto libro de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». La señorita Lucero va a enseñar a la clase de Lucía que la Tierra necesita que la ayudemos. Pero salvar el planeta no es algo que pueda hacer uno solo, así que Lucía y Mimi unirán fuerzas para llevar a cabo el eco-proyecto del colegio. Como Paula, la prima de Mimi, viene de visita, ¡seguro que les echa una mano! LAS TRES R. ¡Los superhéroes del reciclaje entran en acción! * Reciclar: llevar mis libretas viejas al contenedor azul para que las transformen en preciosas eco-libretas nuevas. * Reducir: dejar de dormirme en la ducha... ¡así seguro que ahorramos agua! * Reutilizar: usar el envoltorio de tela para bocadillos en lugar del papel de aluminio desechable. Si lo personalizo con dibujos y pegatinas ¡quedará eco-estupendo! ¡Por fin puedo hacer un proyecto con Mimi!

Get your paws ready for crafty time! From beloved author Charise Mericle Harper comes Crafty Cat and the Great Butterfly Battle, a new adventure in the Crafty Cat graphic novel series. Everyone in Miss Domino's class is excited about the school play and its lead role, the super-sparkly butterfly. Birdie knows she’d be perfect for the part—unfortunately, she’s not the only one who feels that way. Eight other classmates also want the starring role. And even worse, one of them is Anya! And doesn’t Anya always seem to get her way? Who can save the day? Crafty Cat! As her alter-ego, Birdie can craft her way out of any disaster. With tape, tissue paper, and her can-do spirit, Birdie will find a way to shine on stage. Join in the fun: Instructions for five easy do-it-yourself projects are included.

"La señorita Lucero va a enseñar a la clase de Lucía que la Tierra necesita que la ayudemos. Pero salvar el planeta no es algo que pueda hacer uno solo, así que Lucía y Mimi unirán fuerzas para llevar a cabo el eco-proyecto del colegio. Como Paula, la prima de Mimi, viene de visita, ¡seguro que les echa una mano!"--Back cover.

Eight-year-old Just Grace and her best friend Mimi embark on a campaign to convince Grace's parents that they are responsible and dependable enough to get a dog.

Second grade isn't always a breeze for Birdie. There are just so many opportunities to embarrass herself! But Birdie's got a secret weapon that nobody knows about—her alter-ego, Crafty Cat! Birdie can become Crafty Cat without anyone noticing, and she always manages to get herself out of a jam using her awesome crafting skills! When Birdie goes to a day-camp for crafting, she knows she's going to have a great time and be the best in the group. But when things go wrong, can Crafty Cat help Birdie set them right? From Just Grace and Fashion Kitty author Charise Mericle Harper comes Crafty Cat and the Crafty Camp Crisis, the next volume in a hilarious, charming, and sweet new graphic novel trilogy for elementary-age readers about a little girl who can craft her way out of any situation.

A zesty series for fans of kids' cooking competitions! It's “lights, camera, cook!” for four tween contestants—energetic Tate, charming Rae, worldly Caroline, and hyper-competitive Oliver—who are all about to enter a televised cooking competition. What will the kids cook up? How will they all get along on- and off-camera? Which junior chef will have the grit—and maybe the grits—to make it through each challenge? And which junior chef will have to hang their apron up for good? Bonus: Includes real cooking techniques for the aspiring young chef!

Yellow Bird has a button. It does . . . nothing! It is a good for nothing button. Red Bird and Blue Bird are excited to try the button. But when they press it, they discover that the button makes them happy. Happy is something! A flabbergasted Yellow Bird insists the button does nothing. But it sure does seem to be making him mad. Mad is something! The hilarious debate that follows takes readers on an emotional roller coaster that pokes at the power of imaginative play.

"Yellow Bird has found a button and wants to share it with Red Bird and Blue Bird. This is just an ordinary button. It does not do anything when you press it. But when Red Bird and Blue Bird give it try, they are delighted to find that the button does not do nothing, and that is something!"--

Birdie trips and falls, ruining her birthday cupcakes. Now she must transform into the Amazing Crafty Cat to save the day.

This black-and-white coloring book features 62 original pieces of unique doodle artwork, each with an encouraging quote for everyday inspiration and a touch of humor make this a fresh addition to the popular genre. Each page is perforated, making it easy to frame and display the finished art work. A Christy Ottaviano Book

In this younger illustrated chapter book, two girls, Mae and June, become best friends, and each day with the spinning Wonder Wheel brings a new adventure!

When a struggling student teacher assigns a group project, seven-year-old Just Grace gets so involved in working with Grace W. and Grace F. that she fails to understand why she and her best friend, Mimi, are drifting apart.

El quinto libro de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». Salchichas con piña, hormigas bañadas en chocolate, helado con sabor a pulpo. La señorita Lucero ha propuesto a la clase de Lucía un proyecto sobre comidas raras e interesantes. Todos tienen alguna idea. Todos menos Lucía, que anda un pelín distraída. Tres distracciones peligrosas. ¡Si empiezas, no podrás pensar en otra cosa! * Dibujar un fanzine, que es un librito muy mono hecho por una misma. ¡Te entrará la fiebre del cómic! * Crear tus propios peluches, siempre y cuando seas una crack de la aguja (como Mimi). * Comer patatas chips con sabor a pollo asado. ¡Te acabarás todo el paquete sin darte cuenta! ¿Adivináis sobre qué hice mi proyecto? Sobre patatas chips raras e interesantes. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION After reading this new book about Just Grace you will know how to . . . 1. turn your favorite potato chips into a tasty chipwich. 2. draw and fold up your very own zine, which is a cool little book made from only one piece of paper. 3. look for and use the special powers of the wish chip. This book will not help you know how to . . . 1. do fancy hairstyles for your cat. 2. make a flower garden in your room. 3. bake a four- or even five-layer cake. But this book might make you feel a little bit hungry, and if it does, then you will know you are having a “snack attack” just like Grace! Move over Judy Moody, Amber Brown and Clementine, there's a new spunky third grader on the block!

El sexto de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». Lucía y Mimi comparten un secreto alucinante: ¡Mimi va tener una hermanita! Para practicar, han decidido hacer de niñeras de Amélie, la hija de los nuevos vecinos, solo que Amélie prefiere a Lucía. Mil veces. Y no quiere ver a Mimi ni en pintura. ¡Pobre Mimi! ¿Será que no se le dan bien las niñas? Cómo saber que tu mejor amiga no está en su mejor momento. Tres señales inconfundibles. * Empieza a vestirse de rosa. Pero Mimi, ¿estás de broma o qué? * Se junta con las repelentes de Las Risitas. ¡Incluso se pone una flor en el pelo, como ellas! * Está convencida de que su futura hermanita pasará olímpicamente de ella. Pero Mimi es divertida, genial y fantástica, y Lucía está decidida a demostrárselo. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION In this sixth installment in the Just Grace series, Grace and Mimi have a secret . . . Mimi is going to be a big sister. Then when Lily, a visiting four year old, turns into the Terrible Tutu, Grace can't escape her, and Mimi can't wait to be with her. Using all her empathy powers Grace shows Lily and Mimi the creative path towards a new friendship.

Meet third-grader Grace Stewart, who gets stuck with the name “Just Grace” when she tries to distinguish herself from the three other Graces in her class. Grace is plenty different, though. She has a “teeny-tiny superpower,” for instance—she can tell if someone is unhappy and often tries to fix it. But sometimes her good intentions backfire... Join Just Grace as she deals with a missing cat, a new neighbor, and more in this delightfully funny three-book collection including Just Grace, Still Just Grace, Just Grace Walks the Dog.

A quirky ode to spirit, identity, and the joy of having (or being) a library card.

One day Little Green rolls into town and says his first word: "Go!" The town is building a bridge, and now everyone has a job to do, from dump truck to forklift. Little Green helps them do their jobs with gusto. Until . . . there is a little too much gusto. They can go, go, go . . . but how will they stop? This bright, fun book with a bold package captures the endless energy of little boys and the timeless appeal of trucks and machines--both for building and knocking down. Plus, it has an underlying message about working together to get things done.

"When Morgan and Lewis receive a cryptic letter and a key from Mr. Lee, they get to see more of his life-like costume creations. Robots, aliens, and Sasquatches abound and the big question through it all is--what's real and what's pretending to be real?"-

Grace has lots of new and exciting things to share in the latest addition to the Just Grace series! There's a new crossing guard in town named Marie who needs a bit of help making friends, a fun substitute teacher for Miss Lois, and most exciting, Grace and Mimi are going to have their own table at the craft fair! They are going to make lots of crafts to sell—and hopefully save up enough money to go to the county fair. There is one small problem, though - Mimi is a sewing natural, but when it comes to crafting, Grace doesn't know what to make. Leave it to Grace to come up with a great idea for the fair that is a big success, and even helps the new crossing guard find a friend.