New Releases by Eric Geron

It''s January and Christmas is nowhere near. How long will this take?! Forever, I fear! Christmas, Are We There Yet? is the silly, rhyming read aloud that both kids and parents will delight in! There''s eleven months until Christmas and Frankie just can''t wait. He loves everything about Christmas.... except that it takes an entire year to arrive! "Christmas, are we there yet?" He asks. With the help of his dog, Peppermint, Frankie finds a way to celebrate Christmas all year round. Snowflake Valentines? Christmas sweaters on the beach? Mistletoe in May? He''s thought of it all! Can Frankie learn the meaning of patience as December approaches? This silly rhyming story is perfect for parents and kids alike! Get ready for your new holiday favorite in Christmas, Are We There Yet?

The T-Rex Transporter roars to life in this Level 2 reader based on an episode of the mega-hit Netflix series. The Hot Wheels Racers discover a giant car transporter in the Ultimate Garage lab. Spark adds a T-Rex head, strong armor, and a bold new paint job—but a wrong button press activates self-driving mode! The T-Rex Transporter roars to life and tears off, gobbling cars. Can Coop, Axle, Brights, Spark, Sidecar, and Mac outsmart the wild T-Rex Transporter? Buckle up for fast cars, teamwork, and dino-sized excitement in this Level 2 reader, ideal for building confidence in beginning readers.

The Fry Guys can''t wait to meet the dino nuggies in this laugh-out-loud early graphic novel for snack lovers of all ages who crave laughs and crispy comic chaoas. Long ago, fries and dino nuggies lived together in golden, crispy harmony--until the nuggies mysteriously vanished from the menu. But thanks to cutting-edge snack science, they''re back, and ready to rule the all-new Fry-assic Park! Curly, Sweets, and Waffle are thrilled to meet these prehistoric legends, but not everyone is ready to welcome the nuggies with open cartons. Are these tasty newcomers a recipe for friendship or a deep-fried disaster? Packed with puns, snack attacks, and fast-food fun, Meet the Dino Nuggies is a laugh-out-loud graphic novel that''s perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Dog Man, Pizza and Taco, and Narwhal & Jelly. This early reader graphic novel features: Easy-to-follow comic panels and design for kids starting their graphic novel journey Full-color art on every page, bringing the Fry Guys'' crispy cartoon world to life A Dyslexia-friendly font to support neurodivergent and neurotypical readers alike Classroom-friendly content ideal for independent reading, lunchtime laughs, and family read-alouds Snack puns, silly adventures, and a heartwarming message about friendship and embracing differences Get ready for a side of spud-tacular fun with the Fry Guys and their new dino nugget friends. Betcha can''t read just one! "Spud-tacular ... Using colors as emphatic as the frequent sound effects, Ho cranks up the temperature in simply drawn panels of fast-food action that, ultimately, hurtles headlong into a peaceable caramelization and general celebrations of both differences and three new ''home fry heroes.'' Readers will demand extra helpings." - Kirkus, for Fry Guys "With zany illustrations, clever wordplay, and laugh-out-loud storytelling, this graphic novel is exactly the right kind of good-humored silliness for emerging readers who are just beginning to discover the fun of books." - School Library Journal, for Fry Guys "The memorable potato characters and hilarious antics make this perfect for kids just getting into reading comics independently. Betcha can''t read just one!" - Booklist, for Fry Guys

Timed to the 75th anniversary of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, this illustrated guidebook will immerse readers in the whimsiness of this beloved classic. In this beautifully designed guidebook, head down the rabbit hole for the maddest adventure you’ll ever have... Greetings, Curious Travelers, and welcome to Wonderland! Alice has written her very own guide to this nonsensical place, with a little help from all her friends--and she can''t wait to share it with you. In these pages, readers will discover: A Guide to Wonderland: How to get there, the best places to visit, and the places you MIGHT want to avoid. Who’s Who: Biographies of the notable Wonderland residents, according to Alice. Curious Critters and Where to Find Them: An overview of the strange creatures one might encounter on a journey through Wonderland. Compendium of Flowers: The plants here aren’t quite what you’re used to! How to Throw the Perfect Unbirthday Party: Hatter, Hare, and Dormouse have some tips for you. The Rules of Croquet: Tips for the Queen of Hearts’ favorite game (and maybe some advice on how to make sure you lose against her and can keep your head). And more! Brought to life with magical four-color illustrations and margin notes from Alice and friends, this enchanting title is a must-have collectible for fans of Disney’s take on the enduring Lewis Carroll classic.

This illustrated storybook is perfect for the youngest fans of the franchise and includes two sheets of stickers! See the live-action movie in theaters June 5, 2026. An illustrated retelling of the live-action movie launching June 5, 2026. After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, which has been shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam joins forces with Teela and Man-At-Arms, and embraces his true destiny as He-Man—the most powerful man in the universe.

The evil professor is causing trouble in this action-packed storybook based on Hot Wheels Let’s Race, as seen on Netflix. Includes two sheets of stickers. When evil Professor Rearview takes over the Ultimate Garage, he plans to destroy it for good. Can the racers stop him before all the awesome Hot Wheels cars go kablooey? Inspired by Hot Wheels, the number one selling toy in the world, Hot Wheels Let’s Race is an action-packed comedy series for kids, and follows the newest generation of racers: Coop, Spark, Mac, Brights, Axle, and Sidecar as they attend a racing camp that always puts the pedal to the metal. Through mind-blowing races, extreme stunt contests, and thrill-seeking challenges, Hot Wheels Let’s Race is a show that kids and the whole family can enjoy.

Leo Anthony Martino loves love. Unfortunately, love doesn’t love Leo back. Leo Martino’s hunt for love has been a total flop. Over the years, every single crush has ghosted him, leaving him miserable and alone. By senior year, Leo concludes he must be unlovable. It’s time to stop trying. But when he finds himself obsessing over the irresistible Lincoln Chan, Leo decides to give love one last shot—and this time, he has a plan. He’s going to change everything about himself to become the “perfect boyfriend.” And the plan actually works. . .but will he take it too far?

"When an evil villain unleashes a rampaging octopus to destroy Hot Wheels City, the racers jump in their fast cars and Accept the Challenge to save the day! Inspired by Hot Wheels, the number-one selling toy in the world, Hot Wheels Let''s Race is an action-packed comedy series for kids, and follows the newest generation of racers: Coop, Spark, Mac, Brights, Axle, and Sidecar as they attend a racing camp that always puts the pedal to the metal. Through mind-blowing races, extreme stunt contests, and thrill-seeking challenges, Hot Wheels Let''s Race is a show that kids and the whole family can enjoy."--

Wheels vs ... tentacles?

Waffle, Curly, and Sweets want to be a real spud-rock band! But in order to get the greases going, they need a music studio where they can rehearse. So when they see there''s an upcoming Batter of the Bands event happening at the House of Bleus, and the first-place prize is 10,000 Sprouts, they''re all in. Unless, of course, a monstrous stack of pancakes has something to say about that . . . Readers ages 6-10 will love this full-color graphic novel full of fun, action, adventure, and laugh-out-loud funny puns. “Spud-tacular ... Using colors as emphatic as the frequent sound effects, Ho cranks up the temperature in simply drawn panels of fast-food action that, ultimately, hurtles headlong into a peaceable caramelization and general celebrations of both differences and three new ‘home fry heroes.’ Readers will demand extra helpings.” - Kirkus “With zany illustrations, clever wordplay, and laugh-out-loud storytelling, this graphic novel is exactly the right kind of good-humored silliness for emerging readers who are just beginning to discover the fun of books.” - School Library Journal “The memorable potato characters and hilarious antics make this perfect for kids just getting into reading comics independently. Betcha can''t read just one!” - Booklist The Fry Guys are ready to rock in Spudtown’s very first Batter of the Bands! Curly, Sweets, and Waffle want to win a music contest. There’s 10,000 sprouts on the line. But with stage fry-t, trickery, and a talented line-up, can the Fry Guys prevail? Fry Guys: Batter of the Bands is all about some good, healthy, greasy competition. With hilarious text by #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Geron and adorable art by Jannie Ho, it’s perfect for young graphic novel readers, English language learners, and potato enthusiasts of all kinds! The font used in the graphic novel is also Dyslexia-friendly. Will you have fries with that?

An illustrated children’s storybook based on the animated series Hot Wheels Let''s Race follows a group of young racers attending a training camp. On the first day, one participant selects a high-speed vehicle and encounters challenges that test driving skills and decision-making. The story emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance in a competitive racing environment. The volume includes sticker sheets featuring characters and vehicles from the series.

"Welcome to race camp! The kids at race camp can drive all of the cars. Which one will they choose?"--

Full of fart facts, Farty Pants features full-color illustrations and ten unique fart sounds triggered by hidden buttons.

Let''s learn all about the different types of animal coverings! Which animals have feathers? Birds! Do you know why birds need feathers to survive? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explains how feathers help birds eat, fly, swim, stay warm, blend in, and more! Get ready to learn all about feathers. ABOUT THE SERIES: Animals have different body coverings for different reasons. Some animals use their coverings to keep warm or stay cool, others use them for protection, and can either stand out or blend in. Some animals even use their coverings to move! This vibrant new set of Learn About books gives readers a close-up look at five different animal coverings, from fur and feathers to skin, scales, and shells. Each book is packed with photographs and fun facts that explore how each covering suits the habitat, diet, survival, and life cycle of various animals in the natural world.

Let''s learn all about the different types of animal coverings! Which animals have fur? Mammals! Do you know why mammals need fur to survive? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explains how fur helps mammals stay dry, keep warm, defend themselves, and more! Get ready to learn all about fur! ABOUT THE SERIES: Animals have different body coverings for different reasons. Some animals use their coverings to keep warm or stay cool, others use them for protection, and can either stand out or blend in. Some animals even use their coverings to move! This vibrant new set of Learn About books gives readers a close-up look at five different animal coverings, from fur and feathers to skin, scales, and shells. Each book is packed with photographs and fun facts that explore how each covering suits the habitat, diet, survival, and life cycle of various animals in the natural world.

Let''s learn all about the different types of animal coverings! Armadillos, snails, and turtles are just some of the animals that have shells. Do you know why these animals need shells to survive? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explains how shells help animals move, protect themselves, hide, and more! Get ready to learn all about shells! ABOUT THE SERIES: Animals have different body coverings for different reasons. Some animals use their coverings to keep warm or stay cool, others use them for protection, and can either stand out or blend in. Some animals even use their coverings to move! This vibrant new set of Learn About books gives readers a close-up look at five different animal coverings, from fur and feathers to skin, scales, and shells. Each book is packed with photographs and fun facts that explore how each covering suits the habitat, diet, survival, and life cycle of various animals in the natural world.

"The perfect dream-come-true-fairytale!" —Jason June, New York Times bestselling author of Jay''s Gay Agenda and Out of the Blue “Effortlessly charming, funny, swoon-worthy, and sincerely moving.” —Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Geron delivers whirlwind wish-fulfillment in this story of a closeted crown prince and an out-and-proud cowboy who discover they were separated at birth. Edward Dinnissen leads a charmed life. He’s the Crown Prince of Canada, gets the royal treatment at his exclusive private school, and resides in a ritzy mansion. He thrives off being the perfect prince as he prepares for the Investiture Ceremony on his eighteenth birthday, the final step in his role as heir—and Canada’s future king. But this closeted Crown Prince has just one tiny problem: he’s unsure how to tell his parents, his beloved country, and his adoring fans that he’s gay. Billy Boone should be happy with the simple life. His family’s ranch is his favorite place in the world, he loves his small town, and his boyfriend is the cutest guy at Little Timber High. So why does it feel like something’s still missing? Maybe it has to do with the fact that this out-and-proud cowboy feels destined for something more . . . When Edward and Billy meet by chance in New York City, they discover that they are long-lost twins, and their lives are forever changed. Together, will these twin princes—“twinces”—be able to take on high school, coming out, and coronations? Or will this royal reunion quickly become a royal train wreck? “The enchanting cast of characters hooks you into a regal setting full of drama, romance, and intrigue, with relatable underlying journeys of self-love and struggle.” —Brian Zepka, author of The Temperature of Me and You

Ready, set, go! Did you ever wonder which animals are the fastest... and the slowest? All fish can move! But how do these animals actually go from place to place? Sea horses can swim upside down. Sharks use their tails to propel themselves through the water. Manta rays flap their fins up and down to swim. Batfish can use their fins to walk on the ocean floor. Which animal do you think would win in a race? Look inside to discover which of the ten fish in this book are super slow and which ones are really fast! ABOUT THE SERIES: Kids can’t get enough animal facts! Starting with the slowest animal in each group — amphibians, birds, fish, mammals, and reptiles — readers will want to read to the end as the ten animals listed get faster and faster. All the books in this brand-new series brim with colorful photographs and fascinating facts about the featured animals body, diet and habitat. Short blocks of text entertain and explain why some animals are super slow while others are really fast!

Discover which of the ten fish in this book are super slow and which ones are really fast!

"Fans of the annual Halloween favorite, Hocus Pocus, will love this enchanting title featuring spells, potions, witch history, and more! Full of magical of illustrations ... [and] comments from Winnie, Mary, and Sarah"--

Discover how different animals with the same name can be! Desert hares and Arctic hares are both types of hares, but they are very different! Desert hares live in a hot, dry place. They like to find cool spots to rest. Arctic hares live in an icy, cold place. They like to dig in the snow for warmth. Discover the many reasons why these foxes are hot and cold! ABOUT THE SERIES: Did you know that there are a lot of animals with the same name that live in very different environments? This brand NEW series will have full-color photographs throughout with short blocks of text to entertain and explain how some animals like it hot and others like the colder the better!

Discover how different animals with the same name can be! Spotted eagle-owls and snowy owls are both types of owls, but they are very different! Spotted eagle-owls live in Africa, where it''s warm. They hunt at night and take baths. Snowy owls live in the chilly Arctic. They hunt during the day and stay dry. Discover the many reasons why these owls are hot and cold! ABOUT THE SERIES: Did you know that there are a lot of animals with the same name that live in very different environments? This brand NEW series will have full-color photographs throughout with short blocks of text to entertain and explain how some animals like it hot and others like the colder the better!

Discover how different animals with the same name can be! Galapagos penguins and emperors are both types of penguins, but they are very different! Galapagos penguins live on warm islands and use their flippers to cool off. Emperor penguins live mostly in chilly Antarctica and huddle together to keep warm. Discover the many reasons why these penguins are hot and cold! ABOUT THE SERIES: Did you know that there are a lot of animals with the same name that live in very different environments? This brand NEW series will have full-color photographs throughout with short blocks of text to entertain and explain how some animals like it hot and others like the colder the better!

"It''s Stitch''s first Halloween on Earth, and he is ready to trick-or-treat!"--

After meeting his demise crossing the road, Chicken comes back as a noisy troublemaking ghost, and knowing that scaring people is bad, decides to transform himself into a friendly ghost.

Have you ever wondered if a velociraptor could outsprint a motorcycle? Get a front row seat to the challenge in Dinos vs Machines as 10 dinosaurs face off against 10 machines. On the stats page, learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each dinosaur and machine. Discover the pointy horns of the triceratops, the scorching speeds of a motorcycle, the bat-like wings of the pterodactyl, and the digging power of the bulldozer. Then, turn the page to discover what a showdown between the two superstars would look like. Written in engaging, sportscaster-style prose, each battle is sure to get your heart pounding. But pay attention: you decide the winner! Experts share their winners at the back so that you can check your answers to find out if and why you’re right…or wrong. Showdowns include: Velociraptor vs motorcycle in an obstacle course race Argentinosaurus vs crane in a free throws shoot out Triceratops vs forklift in a wrestling match Spinosaurus vs tank in a demolition derby And more!

A gripping tale about Jasmine and Aladdin featuring foil and beautiful stills from the upcoming Walt Disney Studios live action Aladdin film that will have young readers reliving one of the most enchanting live action films to date.

Aladdin and Jasmine both wish they belonged somewhere else. Little do they know their worlds are about to collide...and be changed forever.