New Releases by Ed Vere

This adorable grumpy/sunshine duo will steal your heart in a tender and funny picture book about friendship and respecting each other’s differences. From Ed Vere, the bestselling creator of Max the Brave and How to Be a Lion. Waffles really, really loves hugs. Julius does not. Waffles would very much like to hug his friend Julius. Julius, however, prefers other things: most notably, cat-naps. But definitely not hugs. Waffles will wait until Julius is ready. It won''t be so hard...will it? (Yes...it will.) This irresistible story is about respecting one another’s boundaries—and the beautiful friendships that can blossom when we do.

USA TODAY BESTSELLER! An inspiring, seafaring fable about a determined and brave elephant who reaches for his dreams, from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Ed Vere. "There is only one thing I want to do . . . So I will do it!" Gabriel the elephant dreams of being part of the lifeboat crew in his seaside town, but he is too young, and too little. But soon, Gabriel grows up and he is too . . . BIG! Disappointed but undaunted, Gabriel makes a plan. He hammers and chops, saws and sands, and builds his very own boat. One night, a great storm hits, and it''s Gabriel''s time to shine, pulling his oars alone against the crashing waves to save a crew in peril. Young children will love rooting for underdog Gabriel and will draw inspiration from his determination to achieve his dreams despite hurdles and setbacks. The Elephant and the Sea is a perfect gift for anyone setting out on a new path, encouraging them to face life’s obstacles with optimism.

USA TODAY BESTSELLER! A brave little artist goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world in this picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Ed Vere. It''s an inspiring exploration of the creative spirit, perfect for fans of What Do You Do with an Idea? and The Dot. Creative young children will see themselves and the world around them in a fresh light in this charming story about an artistic soul. Through setbacks and triumphs, our young hero adds color and life to a drab gray city, bringing beauty to those who live there. It''s a journey that reminds us that it''s okay to color outside the lines: Art is full of heart! The Artist is a perfect gift for creative kids, graduates, or anyone setting out on a new path, encouraging them to face life’s obstacles with a positive outlook.

Mr Big is strong, Mr Big is tough, Mr Big is . . . well . . . BIG! He has just one small problem - because of the way he looks he just can''t get people to stick around. How can he show them that although he may look a little scary, he is just a great big softy inside? With his trademark bold colour and masterful graphic simplicity, Ed Vere sensitively and humorously tackles the universal and current subject of inclusion, reminding the reader that to get to know someone you need to look beyond their exterior.

The bedtime companion to the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Max the Brave! Max is done being brave, and now it''s time to sleep—all he has to do is say good night. But something''s wrong! When Max goes to say good night to the moon, it''s nowhere to be found. Unable to sleep without finishing his nighttime ritual, Max embarks on a journey to find the moon and wish it a good night. Praise for Max the Brave: "Max is an expressive huge-eyed black ball of kinetic kittenness who pops against each page''s bright, differently colored background." —The New York Times Book Review "A cat-and-mouse game to be laughed at and reread." —Kirkus "Full of playful humor...enhanced by the humorous text, character expressions, and a not-scary monster to boot. VERDICT Highly recommended." —School Library Journal "Both the punchy text and illustrations command attention, and plenty of readers will get a kick out of feeling superior to Max." —Publishers Weekly

Venez rencontrer Léonard, un lion pas comme les autres. Il aime la poésie. Marianne, sa meilleure amie, est une cane. Ce qui ne plaît pas du tout aux autres lions, qui refusent que Léonard soit doux et ne comprennent pas Léonard. Car les lions mangent les canards, c''est bien connu, c''est comme ça. Mais pas Léonard. Léonard, lui préfère la poésie, et c''est de cette manière qu''il répondra. Un message tout en douceur et poésie sur le droit à la différence.

¿Quién dice que todos los leones tienen que ser feroces? Tanto da que los demás digan que solo hay una forma correcta. Hay que ser valiente, y ser uno mismo, cada uno a su manera.

Fingers McGraw is the sneakiest cheese thief in town. He''s on the run with the law on his tail and he needs you to help him make his getaway! Keep a look out for the big eyes, large feet and long nose of officer Elephant as you follow Fingers'' trail through downtown New York and remember, even the best look-out can fail and even the sneakiest of thieves get caught...or do they? From the New York Times bestselling creator of Max the Brave, Ed Vere

From the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Max the Brave comes an inspiring and adorable picture book about a pair of unlikely friends who face down a pack of bullies. In this timely and charming story about the importance of being true to yourself, mindfulness, and standing by your friends, we meet Leonard, a lion, and his best friend Marianne, a . . . duck. Leonard and Marianne have a happy life together—talking, playing, writing poems, and making wishes, But one day, a pack of bullies questions whether it''s right for a lion and a duck to be pals. Leonard soon learns there are many ways to be a lion, and many ways to be a friend, and that sometimes finding just the right words can change the world . . . This sweet, funny, thoughtful, and much-needed story will open up readers'' eyes to the importance of being who they are and not backing down to hurtful criticism. It''s an empowering tale about connecting with others and choosing kindness over bullying, and shows children how angry and provocative words can be overcome by empathy and inner courage.

Grinchouille la grenouille n''est pas grinchouille et ne ronchonne jamais... En tout cas, c''est ce qu''elle prétend. Grinchouille est juste une grenouille verte comme les autres, à ceci près qu''elle n''aime que trois choses : le vert et rien que le vert (surtout pas le rose !), bondir avec des amis, et gagner ! Mais que se passe-t-il quand elle perd ? Et lorsque personne ne veut bondir avec elle ? Ou si, comble de l''horreur, un lapin "rose" veut devenir son ami ? Grinchouille la grenouille découvre le supplice de la solitude et boude. Parviendra-t-elle à reconnaître ses torts et à s''excuser ? L''album propose également une lecture à deux voix, où la grenouille dialogue avec le lecteur. La "voix du lecteur" interroge le comportement de la grenouille pour l''aider à se débarrasser de sa mauvaise humeur.

"A Max le gustaría ser amigo del Pájaro. Pero también le gustaría perseguirlo y quizá después comérselo como si fuera un suculento aperitivo. Pero la amistad no es eso ... ¿o sí? El simpático Max se enfrentará al delicado tema de tener que elegir entre la amistad de un pájaro y su instinto de comérselo ... ¿Cómo se resolverá este dilema?"--

Grumpy Frog is not grumpy. He loves green, and he loves to hop, and he loves winning. But what happens when Grumpy Frog doesn''t win, or encounters - horror of horrors - a Pink Rabbit? Join Grumpy Frog as he learns about compromise and tolerance, friendship and the power of saying sorry. A hilarious book with a twist in the tail about getting - and getting rid of - the grumps from New York Times best-selling author, Ed Vere.

The companion to the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Max the Brave! Max is done being brave, and now it''s time to sleep—all he has to do is say good night. But something''s wrong! When Max goes to say good night to the moon, it''s nowhere to be found. Unable to sleep without finishing his nighttime ritual, Max embarks on a journey to find the moon and wish it a good night. Praise for Max the Brave: "A cat-and-mouse game to be laughed at and reread." —Kirkus "Full of playful humor...enhanced by the humorous text, character expressions, and a not-scary monster to boot. VERDICT Highly recommended." – School Library Journal "Both the punchy text and illustrations command attention, and plenty of readers will get a kick out of feeling superior to Max" —Publishers Weekly

Meet Max - the mighty kitten and New York Times bestseller. When Max meets Bird, Max thinks he''d like to be friends with Bird. He would also like to chase Bird and maybe eat him as a tasty snack. But that''s not what friendship is all about . . . Is it?

"Max tiene mucho sueäno. Antes de irse a la cama, Max solo necesita darle las buenas noches a la luna. Pero Ådâonde estâa la Luna?"--Page 4 of cover.

A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller! Max is a fearless kitten. Max is a brave kitten. Max is a kitten who chases mice. There''s only one problem: Max doesn''t know what a mouse looks like! With a little bit of bad advice, Max finds himself facing a much bigger challenge. Maybe Max doesn''t have to be Max the Brave all the time... Join this adventurous black cat as he very politely asks a variety of animals for help in finding a mouse. Young readers will delight in Max''s mistakes, while adults will love the subtle, tongue-in-cheek humor of this new children''s classic. Readers of all ages will enjoy learning how to be brave with Max in this brave book for kids. Praise for Max the Brave: "A cat-and-mouse game to be laughed at and reread."—Kirkus "Full of playful humor...enhanced by the humorous text, character expressions, and a not-scary monster to boot. VERDICT Highly recommended."—School Library Journal "Both the punchy text and illustrations command attention, and plenty of readers will get a kick out of feeling superior to Max"—Publishers Weekly

"Max es un gatito sin miedo. Max es un gatito valiente. Max es un gatito que caza ratones. Max el Valiente solo necesita averiguar qué aspecto tiene un ratón..."-- Page 4 of cover.

A hungry monster seeks a different type of bedtime snack.

Two monkeys learn to share.

Ginger and Ollie are two cats with very different ideas about how to make the most of the wind. One of a series of four books about the weather, It''s Windy shows that friends can like different things, but what matters are the things they share.

Qui est plus affamé qu''un chaton gourmand ? Vite, détache-le de la couverture pour l''emmener au fil des pages !

Qui est plus grand qu''un petit éléphant ? Vite, détache-le de la couverture pour l''emmener au fil des pages !