New Release Books by David Soman

In his coziest book yet, New York Times bestselling artist behind the Ladybug Girl series strikes a universal chord in a beautiful exploration of the bond between father and child. Spend a day with an irresistible father and child, riding the ups and downs of the emotions that come before a parent goes away, and discover the deep comfort of learning that Papa''s love is strong, no matter where he is. With art that strikes an enchanting balance between classic and contemporary, Soman combines glowing jewel tones and modern-day details with woodsy cross-hatching and loveable bears that bring to mind Maurice Sendak''s beloved Little Bear books. This joyous celebration of the bond between father and child is a welcome reassurance that separation anxiety can be navigated and reminds young readers that they are loved and cared for, and that soon enough, Papa''s Home again.

From New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl creators David Soman and Jacky Davis comes the second hilarious Agent Lion picture book! Agent Lion is back, and it''s PARTY TIME! Petunia''s birthday is today, and she''s got everything a birthday girl needs: An excited smile. The perfect bow. A big party Wait . . . where is the party?! It was just here a second ago! The balloons, streamers, and guests are all gone!! In a mad dash to find it, Petunia calls the best detective in town, Agent Lion. He runs through the halls, follows clues, and even takes a quick swim--but will Agent Lion find Petunia''s celebration in time? In an upside-down mystery filled with laugh-out-loud moments, twists and turns, and more zany animals than one can count, David Soman and Jacky Davis have once again crafted the perfect picture book for curious minds who enjoy a good detective tale. Agent Lion is sure not only to make readers giggle but to prove that anything is possible with a bit of determination and wit, and a few jelly doughnut breaks.

From the co-creator of the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series comes a joyful counting book about inclusivity, play, and the thrill of making new friends--from one to ten and back again. A quiet day at the playground turns into a boisterous park-wide adventure as one boy on the slide becomes two kids on the see-saw, then three jumping rope. Before long, ten new friends are playing like they''ve known one another forever. With its deceptively simple text and a rich visual narrative, How to Two is a playful counting and reverse-counting concept book as well as an exuberant celebration of inclusive play, friendship, and community. "No two ways about it--this one is a delight." --Kirkus "A joyous celebration of play...Seamless...Diverse." --The Horn Book (starred review) "Inviting and welcoming." --BCCB (starred review) "Dynamic." --Booklist "Exciting." --Publishers Weekly

Anna and Finn look over the wall that surrounds their tiny village and discover a mountain, which the villagers warn cannot be climbed, but the siblings are determined to reach the top.

From the creator of Ladybug Girl and Three Bears in a Boat, this funny and endearing tale of friendship found and tested is perfect for fans of The Adventures of Beekle In a big field, a boy has a tree house, and one day, he has a neighbor—a monster with a talent for silly dances and funny faces. The two become fast friends, even setting up a pulley line to pass notes between their tree houses. The boy knows just how to celebrate this invention—with music! But the monster''s tuba music is loud. Really loud. WAY. TOO. LOUD. Before the boy can think, he hurls a water balloon at his neighbor to get him to stop. An epic water-balloon fight ensues, until the boy—fed up, spent, done—cuts the pulley line. No more note-passing. No more monster. Can the boy and monster ever be friends again? Does the boy even want to? Maybe he just needs to see things from a new, unexpected perspective.

Ladybug Girl explains why she is thankful for all of her favorite things, including Bingo, her friends and family, the trees, her books, and pumpkin pie.

From the co-creator of the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series comes a high seas adventure inspired by the classic picture books Little Bear and Where the Wild Things Are. Three bear siblings break their mother’s favorite blue seashell, and rather than tell her, they decide to set out in their sailboat to find her a new one. On their quest they encounter salty sailors, strange new islands, huge whales, and vast seas but no blue seashells. When a treacherous storm suddenly blows in, the three bears find themselves tossed about in their little boat, far from Mama. What will become of their search, and what will it take to bring them safely home? This read aloud shares its best qualities with classic picture books: breath-taking illustrations, epic adventure, and a subtle message about taking responsibility for your actions.

Ladybug Girl loves to play by herself, but its much more fun with a friend. She first runs, jumps, and swings by herself, then her friends join in--two can play on the seesaw, three can jump rope. This sweet story explores friendship in numbers

Ladybug Girl, Bingo, and the Bug Squad have all kinds of fun, whether it''s dressing up, painting, or playing outside. In this 32-page doodle book, Ladybug Girl fans will love using their imaginations and creativity to finish the drawings, color them in, and decorate them with stickers.

A skill-building story featuring the popular Ladybug Girl follows her visit to the store to buy a new pair of boots when she outgrows her favorite ones, in a tale that also invites young children to practice their color-recognition skills. Simultaneous.

Ladybug Girl can''t wait for her Halloween party, but there''s an awful lot to do before the fun starts - Bingo needs a costume, there are decorations to put up, cupcakes need to be frosted, and much, much more! Readers can join in the Halloween fun with Ladybug Girl, Bingo, and the Bug Squad by using more than 55 stickers to decorate the scenes in this bright, fun Sticker Stories book.

Collects four stories in which Ladybug Girl spends the day with her mama, plays her favorite games with Bingo, discovers things she loves, and shares her feelings.

Lulu is so excited for the Bug Squad to come over for a playdate, and she has all kinds of things planned for them to do-right down to eating cupcakes. The cupcakes are special because each one has a candle that Lulu thinks everyone should blow out at exactly the same time. But when things don''t go just the way Lulu planned, feelings are hurt and apologies are necessary. Sounds like a job for Ladybug Girl, who knows how to be brave and say she''s sorry, even when it isn''t easy.

Ladybug Girl and her faithful dog, Bingo, make friends with Sam, Marley, and Kiki and they all play pretend together.