New Releases by Jon Klassen

From today''s most esteemed and celebrated picture book creator, and in the tradition of beloved classics like Where the Wild Things Are, The Adventures of Beekle, and Harold and the Purple Crayon, comes a new epic adventure story that will enchant and captivate a whole new generation of young readers! Caldecott-winning creator Jon Klassen (I Want My Hat Back) and rising star illustrator Jess Hannigan (Spider in the Well) have created a groundbreaking, funny, and poignant story about the magical places determination and unexpected friendships can take you to. When Abner struggles to blow a bubble on the playground, his devastation turns to determination. Using all the money in his piggy bank, he buys $42 dollars worth of bubble gum and teaches himself to blow an enormous bubblegum balloon. An epic journey ensues as the balloon carries him far away on a whimsical flight, landing him in a farmer''s field, spurring an unlikely friendship. As he earns back the money he needs to float home, Abner soon discovers the quiet pleasure of farm work, the power of friendship, and the profound ways we discover who we are when we dare to venture beyond! Jon Klassen is the author-illustrator of the Hat trilogy and The Skull, and the illustrator of many beloved classics such as Mac Barnett''s Extra Yarn, Sam & Dave Dig a Hole, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Jess Hannigan is the author-illustrator of the wryly-silly and critically acclaimed Spider in the Well and The Bear Out There.

From Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen comes another entry in the Your Things board book series for the youngest of children. This is your horse. It is yours to have. Your horse is brown, but it could be other colors, too. It can do a lot of things, like run, walk, and jump. But best of all, it will keep your secrets. It will never ever tell. At the end of the day, it will sleep, your secrets held behind closed eyes, and you can sleep, too. Jon Klassen brings his minimalist touch to a soothing story of a horse that a child can trust and befriend, one that is there for whatever the child needs. Building on the quiet but evocative world he created in Your Farm, Your Forest, and Your Island, Jon Klassen turns his focus to objects in Your Truck and now Your Horse, inviting young children to consider more things that are theirs and theirs alone, reinforcing that they have a right to things like solitude, exploration, and companionship.

From Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen comes another entry in the Your Things board book series for the youngest of children. This is your horse. It is yours to have. Your horse is brown, but it could be other colors, too. It can do a lot of things, like run, walk, and jump. But best of all, it will keep your secrets. It will never ever tell. At the end of the day, it will sleep, your secrets held behind closed eyes, and you can sleep, too. Jon Klassen brings his minimalist touch to a soothing story of a horse that a child can trust and befriend, one that is there for whatever the child needs. Building on the quiet but evocative world he created in Your Farm, Your Forest, and Your Island, Jon Klassen turns his focus to objects in Your Truck and now Your Horse, inviting young children to consider more things that are theirs and theirs alone, reinforcing that they have a right to things like solitude, exploration, and companionship.

From Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen comes another entry in the Your Things board book series for the youngest of children. This is your horse. It is yours to have. Your horse is brown, but it could be other colors, too. It can do a lot of things, like run, walk, and jump. But best of all, it will keep your secrets. It will never ever tell. At the end of the day, it will sleep, your secrets held behind closed eyes, and you can sleep, too. Jon Klassen brings his minimalist touch to a soothing story of a horse that a child can trust and befriend, one that is there for whatever the child needs. Building on the quiet but evocative world he created in Your Farm, Your Forest, and Your Island, Jon Klassen turns his focus to objects in Your Truck and now Your Horse, inviting young children to consider more things that are theirs and theirs alone, reinforcing that they have a right to things like solitude, exploration, and companionship.

From the incomparable Jon Klassen comes a board book for young readers who relish things that go bump in the night - while feeling safely tucked into their own house, with plenty of somebodies around. Here are all the things in this house: a chair, a clock on the wall, a stool, a lamp. And more. What''s missing from this house? Somebody. This is the house with nobody in it. Well, there might be something . . . Designed as an oversize board book, this story takes young ones through a recognizable, cozy house, while die cuts introduce just a hint of precarity. This is the house with nobody in it--or is it? Ideal for children whose older siblings are fans of Jon Klassen''s The Skull--readers who aren''t quite ready for "creepy" but are totally on board with being gently spooked--this is classic Klassen, revealing a bit of mystery out there before bringing us back into the familiar . . . shifty eyes and all.

"[A] standout board book series starter. . . .Minimalism motors toward an expansive experience in this smart work that puts youngest readers in the driver’s seat." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) From Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen comes the first board book in the Your Things series for the youngest of children. This is your truck. It is yours to have. Your truck is red, but it could be other colors too. It can carry things around, like a chair and table, a dog, or a horse. It will wait for you until you tell it to go, then it will go wherever you want, as far as you want, whenever you want. At the end of the day it will sleep, and you can sleep, too. Jon Klassen brings his minimalist’s touch to a soothing story of a simple object that a child can command and befriend, one that is there whenever the child chooses to visit it. Building on the quiet but evocative world he created in Your Farm, Your Forest, and Your Island, Jon Klassen invites young children to consider more things that are theirs and theirs alone, reinforcing that they have a right to things like solitude, exploration, and companionship.

From Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen comes the first board book in the Your Things series for the youngest of children. This is your truck. It is yours to have. Your truck is red, but it could be other colors too. It can carry things around, like a chair and table, a dog, or a horse. It will wait for you until you tell it to go, then it will go wherever you want, as far as you want, whenever you want. At the end of the day it will sleep, and you can sleep, too. Jon Klassen brings his minimalist''s touch to a soothing story of a simple object that a child can command and befriend, one that is there whenever the child chooses to visit it. Building on the quiet but evocative world he created in Your Farm, Your Forest, and Your Island, Jon Klassen invites young children to consider more things that are theirs and theirs alone, reinforcing that they have a right to things like solitude, exploration, and companionship.

Esta es tu camioneta. Te llevará tan lejos como quieras. From Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen comes the first board book in the Your Things series for the youngest of children. This is your truck. It is yours to have. Your truck is red, but it could be other colors too. It can carry things around, like a chair and table, a dog, or a horse. It will wait for you until you tell it to go, then it will go wherever you want, as far as you want, whenever you want. At the end of the day it will sleep, and you can sleep, too. Jon Klassen brings his minimalist’s touch to a soothing story of a simple object that a child can command and befriend, one that is there whenever the child chooses to visit it. Building on the quiet but evocative world he created in Your Farm, Your Forest, and Your Island, Jon Klassen invites young children to consider more things that are theirs and theirs alone, reinforcing that they have a right to things like solitude, exploration, and companionship.

Traditional Chinese edition of WE FOUND A HAT

Skunk and Badger''s unusual friendship continues in this delightful series written by Newbery Honor author Amy Timberlake, and illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen, which contains the best elements of classics such as Frog and Toad and Winnie-the-Pooh. Skunk and Badger have an easy roommate rhythm - Skunk cooks! Badger cleans! - when they take in two orphaned rat pups, Zeno and Zephyr. Badger is working on an Important Rock Work article for Rock Hound Weekly and needs focus, focus, focus to write it. But how much trouble could two tiny rats really be? Some scheduling, a few strategically placed naps, and all will be well! But it''s winter, and nothing goes to plan. Hibernation threatens every routine. Articles refuse to write themselves. And rats in the rock room? It will take a North Twist village to raise these rats! Featuring cosy drawings and full-colour pictures by bestselling artist Jon Klassen, Amy Timberlake''s delightfully off-kilter adventure explores the complexity of friendship and the meaning of family in a wintery world where chickens wear parkas and Yard Sheep host spaghetti dinners. And wait! Is that a dinosaur? Perfect for: - Reading aloud and for readers aged 7+ - Parents, teachers and librarians seeking warm, funny animal friendship stories - Fans of classic series such as Winnie-the-Pooh, Frog and Toad, and Wallace & Gromit Read all the books about Skunk and Badger: - Skunk and Badger - Egg Marks the Spot Praise for the Skunk and Badger series - ''This book was so funny! It made me and my dad laugh so hard. I didn''t know if Skunk and Badger were ever going to become friends, but if you want to find out then read the book.'' Henry, age 6 (ABA Kids'' Reading Guide) - ''Wordy fun, with laugh-out-loud dialogue ... Anyone who has shared a living space - with siblings, classmates or grown adults - can relate to this witty and whimsical tale.'' The New York Times Book Review - ''A splendid entry in the odd-couple genre ... Exceptionally sweet.'' Kirkus Reviews, starred review - ''It''s a treasure of a book that promises future misadventures from your new favorite odd couple.'' Booklist, starred review

See below for English description. Voici ton soleil. Il se lève pour toi. Voici ton palmier. Tu peux le mettre de l''autre côté, près du soleil. Page après page, une petite île - avec ses palmiers, une tente, un feu, un bateau et un oiseau - devient un lieu accueillant. Et une fois le soleil couché, au moment d''aller dormir, les enfants auront la certitude de pouvoir y retourner encore et encore, autant qu''ils le souhaitent. L''incomparable Jon Klassen revient avec un trio de livres tout carton axés sur le bien-être, le confort et l''imagination. Cette collection marque un départ pour Klassen et propose des histoires qui, par leurs touches de fantaisie singulières, rendent ses livres à son image. Avec sa présentation simple d''objets familiers et son rythme doux adapté à la lecture à voix haute, cette trilogie est parfaite pour accompagner vos tout-petits au pays des rêves. This is your sun. It is coming up for you. This is your palm tree. It can go over by the sun. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, an island and all its items--a tent, a fire, a boat, a bird-- are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is an island for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. From the incomparable Jon Klassen, a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children, focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination. This collection signals both a departure for Klassen and stories whose peculiar touches of whimsy stamp the books as iconically his. Original Title: Your Island

See below for English description. Voici ton soleil. Il se lève pour toi. Voici tes arbres. Tu peux les mettre de l''autre côté, près du soleil. Le soleil se lève sur la forêt et tout ce que l''on y trouve : des arbres, un chalet, des roches, un (gentil) fantôme, un ruisseau et un pont. Celle-ci prendra vie au fil d''une promenade apaisante, jusqu''à devenir un endroit où les tout-petits pourront retourner lorsqu''ils en ressentiront le besoin. L''incomparable Jon Klassen revient avec un trio de livres tout carton axés sur le bien-être, le confort et l''imagination. Cette collection marque un départ pour Klassen et propose des histoires qui, par leurs touches de fantaisie singulières, rendent ses livres à son image. Avec sa présentation simple d''objets familiers et son rythme doux adapté à la lecture à voix haute, cette trilogie est parfaite pour accompagner vos tout-petits au pays des rêves. This is your sun. It is coming up for you. These are your trees. They can go over by the sun. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a forest and all its items--a cabin, some rocks, a (nice) forest ghost, a stream, a bridge--are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is a forest for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. From the incomparable Jon Klassen, a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children, focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination. This collection signals both a departure for Klassen and stories whose peculiar touches of whimsy stamp the books as iconically his. Original Title: Your Forest

See below for English description. Voici ton soleil. Il se lève pour toi. Voici ton arbre. Tu peux le mettre sous le soleil. Au fil des pages, découvrez une ferme et tout ce qui la compose : un cheval et son foin, un camion, un tabouret, une clôture. Observez-la alors qu''elle prend forme, et ce, jusqu''au coucher du soleil. C''est maintenant l''heure d''aller au lit, mais les tout-petits pourront y retourner, demain ou plus tard, chaque fois qu''ils en auront envie. L''incomparable Jon Klassen revient avec un trio de livres tout carton axés sur le bien-être, le confort et l''imagination. Cette collection marque un départ pour Klassen et propose des histoires qui, par leurs touches de fantaisie singulières, rendent ses livres à son image. Avec sa présentation simple d''objets familiers et son rythme doux adapté à la lecture à voix haute, cette trilogie est parfaite pour accompagner vos tout-petits au pays des rêves. This is your sun. It is coming up for you. This is your tree. It can go under the sun. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a farm and all its items--a horse and its hay, a truck, a stool, a fence--are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is a farm for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. From the incomparable Jon Klassen, a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children, focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination. This collection signals both a departure for Klassen and stories whose peculiar touches of whimsy stamp the books as iconically his. Original Title: Your Farm

From the incomparable Jon Klassen, one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children This is your sun. It is coming up for you. These are your trees. They can go over by the sun. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a forest and all its items—a cabin, some rocks, a (nice) forest ghost, a stream, a bridge—are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is a forest for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. One of a trio of board books focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination, Your Forest signals both a departure for Jon Klassen and a story whose peculiar touches of whimsy stamp the book as iconically his.

From the incomparable Jon Klassen, one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children This is your sun. It is coming up for you. This is your tree. It can go under the sun. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a farm and all its items—a horse and its hay, a truck, a stool, a fence—are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is a farm for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. One in a trio of board books focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination, Your Farm signals both a departure for Jon Klassen and a story whose peculiar touches of whimsy stamp the book as iconically his.

"Sure to spark the imagination and brimming with whimsy, this deceptively simple bedtime story makes readers an active participant in the process of constructing an entire little world." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) From the incomparable Jon Klassen, one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children This is your sun. It is coming up for you. This is your palm tree. It can go over by the sun. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, an island and all its items—a tent, a fire, a boat, a bird—are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is an island for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. One in a trio of board books focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination, Your Island signals both a departure for Jon Klassen and a story whose peculiar touches of whimsy stamp the book as iconically his.

Traditional Chinese edition of Your Island

Two turtles find a hat that looks good on both of them, but, with fairness in mind, they decide to leave it be, until night falls and one of the turtles changes its mind.

See below for English description. Saviez-vous que les rochers peuvent tomber du ciel? Lorsqu''un énorme rocher apparaît sur le lieu de rassemblement préféré d''un groupe d''amis, ils ne savent pas vraiment quoi faire... C''est pourtant le début d''une aventure qui les confrontera à leur destin, à leurs amitiés et à leur futur. Le célèbre créateur d''albums Jon Klassen invite les lecteurs de tous les âges dans une aventure hilarante et intemporelle, qui débute avec un rocher tombé du ciel. Have you ever had the inexplicable feeling that something is just off? When a large boulder falls from the sky onto a friend group''s favourite spot, they don''t quite know what to make of it. They''re soon led on a journey of all things friendship, fate, and the future. Celebrated picture book creator Jon Klassen invites readers of all ages on a timeless, hilariously offbeat, and open-ended journey, all starting with a rock from the sky. Original title: The Rock From the Sky

A Governor General''s Literary Award Finalist A #1 New York Times bestseller! Caldecott Medalist and New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans. Jon Klassen''s signature wry humor takes a turn for the ghostly in this thrilling retelling of a traditional Tyrolean folktale. In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and run away, and when she finds herself lost in the dark forest, the lonely house beckons. Her host, the skull, is afraid of something too, something that comes every night. Can brave Otilla save them both? Steeped in shadows and threaded with subtle wit--with rich, monochromatic artwork and an illuminating author''s note--The Skull is as empowering as it is mysterious and foreboding.

"This is an old story. It is about a girl named Otilla who runs away. It is also about a house in the woods, and a skull who lives there, and a secret the skull has, and the night that Otilla finds out what that secret is."--

From the creator of the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling and award-winning "I Want My Hat Back" comes a second wry tale. Full color.