New Releases by Kallie George

Courage, kindness, and adventure abound in the first four books of this charming, illustrated chapter book series! Journey to the cozy Heartwood Hotel with Mona the Mouse and her fellow woodland friends in these sweet and classic forest stories, perfect for fans of Beatrix Potter and Frog and Toad. u200b★A True Home: Follow Mona the Mouse as she explores the enchanted Heartwood Hotel for the first time in this sweet series opener set in fall. u200b★The Greatest Gift: Follow Mona and her best friend Tilly the squirrel as they investigate the case of the missing food stashes in this cozy story set in winter. u200b★Better Together: Join Mona as she hosts the Heartwood''s spring splash, in this charming story set in spring. u200b★Home Again: Journey with Mona as she tries to save Fernwood Forest amidst a wildfire, in this thrilling story set in summer. With four heartfelt stories of friendship and found family, this series is perfect for early readers, animal lovers, and adventurers alike! Don’t miss more adventures at the Heartwood Hotel! A True Home (#1) The Greatest Gift (#2) Better Together (#3) Home Again (#4) Family Forever (#5) A Brave Beginning (#6)

Mona the mouse and Tilly the squirrel are entrusted with opening a new location of the Heartwood Hotel in Mosshaven and have a lot to learn about running a hotel, but rumors of a ghost named Frost Feathers spread, threatening their chances of a five-acorn review.

Courage, kindness, and adventure abound in this charming, illustrated chapter book series! While the search for a golden acorn has Fernwood Forest all a-fluster, Mona the mouse plans a surprise of her own to bring all the animals together. Everything is humming at the Heartwood Hotel one year after the forest fire. Yet Mona the mouse feels like something is missing. Something besides the Golden Acorn—a legendary treasure buried and forgotten long ago. When a stranger turns up at the Heartwood with a map, suddenly the whole forest is taking part in a big treasure hunt and the hotel’s regular activities are turned upside down. But Mona has an idea to get things back to normal: throw a surprise birthday party for Mr. Heartwood! As the Heartwood attracts treasure hunters—well-meaning and otherwise—and as Mona''s best friend Tilly seems to be pulling away, Mona feels like her plans are slipping through her paws! Who will find the legendary treasure? And what if danger finds the hotel first? The newest installment of the Heartwood Hotel chapter book series is another cozy adventure through an imaginative woodland, complete with charming black-and-white illustrations, comforting themes, and a classic feel. Perfect for fans of… ★ Beatrix Potter ★ Sophie Mouse ★ Winnie-the-Pooh ★ Frog and Toad Don’t miss more adventures at the Heartwood Hotel! A True Home (#1) The Greatest Gift (#2) Better Together (#3) Home Again (#4) Family Forever (#5)

The sixth and final book in an early illustrated chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she pursues her dream of becoming a teacher. Available now in paperback. Anne is starting to grow up, but she''s still disappointed with her red hair — it''s one of her lifelong sorrows. One day, she buys a bottle of hair dye in order to have raven-black hair like her best friend and kindred spirit, Diana. Unfortunately, the dye ends up turning her hair green! This upset causes Anne to start focusing on improving herself inside, rather than her looks . . . and leads to a new dream taking shape: Anne wanting to become a teacher! She joins a club for students studying to get into Queen''s College. But can Anne overcome her fear of failing? And how can she study hard when pesky Gilbert is distracting her? Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.

Come out for a day at the beach bakeshop with a creative little baker and her sweet, sandy treats in this adorable preschool picture book. Sand cake, Sun cake, Sprinkle-topped with rocks cake. Will you eat what I baked? A fun day at the beach means making some sweet treats to share with everyone! The main ingredient? Sand of course! No matter how yummy her rock-sprinkled cakes, seaweed pies and sea foam cream puffs look, this little beachside baker can’t seem to get ANYONE to eat her sandy sweets. Even the seagulls turn their beaks up! Will she ever find a customer willing to give them a try? Buoyantly poetic, this funny and sweet picture book from author Kallie George, featuring endearing illustrations from Devon Holzwarth, is a read-aloud treat for readers of all ages.

"An introduction to reading—and to the gentlest of mysteries...by turns funny and sweet—and sure to hit the spot." —Kirkus Reviews Dot the Ladybug is a charming sleuth in this endearing My First I Can Read series filled with sweet art and simple wordplay. Jots the mouse is looking for the perfect spot. But finding a spot is not as easy as it looks. When is a spot not a dot? When it’s the perfect spot for a picnic! Dot is on the case to help out her friend in this latest adventure of Dot the Ladybug. Kallie George’s fun yet simple wordplay, including synonyms and homonyms, will prompt lots of discussions. The text pairs perfectly with Stephanie Fizer Coleman’s vibrant illustrations in this My First I Can Read adventure for beginning readers. PRAISE FOR THE DOT THE LADYBUG SERIES: “George’s entertaining new early reader is perfect for the classroom or any setting. Children, parents, and teachers will enjoy reading and sharing Dot’s story.” —School Library Journal “A good pick for kids who are drawn to Elephant and Piggie books.” —ALA Booklist

When is a spot not a dot? When it's the perfect spot for a picnic! Dot the Ladybug is a charming sleuth in this endearing My First I Can Read series filled with sweet art and simple wordplay. Jots is looking for the perfect spot. But finding a spo

The fifth book in an early chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she agrees to a dangerous dare and learns a valuable lesson about courage — now available in paperback! Anne is excited to be a guest at a party at Orchard Slope, the home of her kindred spirit, Diana Barry. But when the dares start and mean Josie Pye makes the others feel bad, Anne can''t stop herself from challenging Josie to a dare . . . which leads to Anne being dared to climb the house and walk along the ridgepole! Anne''s dangerous dare ends in injury . . . and teaches her an important lesson. But Anne must pluck up her courage again when she is chosen to recite at a Christmas concert! How can Anne perform in front of so many people? And what is shy Matthew Cuthbert hiding from the family? Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.

This joyful book about nature sounds for kids 3-7 will transport readers up a magnificent mountain. The mountains have lots to say… if you listen. It’s time for a hike in the mountains! A group of friends sets off, ready for adventure, with their ears open and their hearts too. From the rush of a waterfall and a chipmunk chattering cheerfully to the peck of a rascally bird trying to steal a snack, there are many exciting sounds to discover. The third book in the “Sounds of Nature” series for young children, I Hear You, Mountains is an excellent resource for outdoor education and social-emotional learning, helping to teach: How to engage with nature in fun and respectful ways Connection and empathy with living things Mindfulness, observation, and imagination

Dot the ladybug can''t wait to celebrate her Dot Day with her friends. But when she goes to Spots'' house, she doesn''t spot anyone. Not here. Not there. Not anywhere. Dot must follow the clues to solve the mystery.

For fans of Princess in Black and The Never Girls comes the next book in this magical illustrated chapter book series for young readers! Join Cyrus as he faces a dragon and learns the secrets to becoming a Disney fairy godparent! Cyrus Silverstar wants to be as brave as his friends, the other students at Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy. But during his assignment to grant a child's wish for a pet, he ends up spelling the most terrifying pet of all: a dragon! Now the dragon is loose on the school, and it is up to Cyrus to catch him. But Cyrus learns that you don't always have to feel brave to be brave, and sometimes the scariest situations can become the most magical adventures. Add these other magical titles to your collection: Rory and the Magical Mix-Ups Mai and the Tricky Transformation Ophelia and the Fairy Field Trip

Meet Dot the ladybug, a charming new My First I Can Read character, who loves dots and spots. Beginning readers will fall in love with the simple wordplay and adorable illustrations! Dot the ladybug can’t wait to celebrate her Dot Day with her friends. But when she goes to Spots’ house, she doesn’t spot anyone. Not here. Not there. Not anywhere! Dot must follow the clues to solve the mystery. Kallie George’s fun yet simple wordplay pairs perfectly with Stephanie Fizer Coleman’s vibrant illustrations in this My First I Can Read adventure for beginning readers. With simple, playful text and joyful, bright art, this My First I Can Read book is perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

Little witch Crimson wants her friends to have fun on their first visit to the country—but everything goes wrong! In a second punny adventure, the delightful series continues with plenty of spells and humor. Crimson Twill’s new friends from New Wart City, Mauve and Wesley, are coming for a visit! But as soon as they arrive at Crimson’s house in Cackle County, things start to go wrong. At the rotten apple orchard, Crimson’s ripening spell goes horribly awry (what will they do with all that rotten applesauce?). Then, at the broom-straw field, Wesley cuts too much straw and starts to float away. And when the friends try to collect frogs’ breath for their spells (it makes everything wonderfully green and warty), Mauve gets a stinky faceful of it! What on earth is going on? The whole countryside feels like something big is about to happen, and Crimson wonders if it has something to do with Granny Twill and that giant cauldron of stew she made. Can Crimson get to the bottom of this bad-luck mystery? And, more importantly, will her city friends ever want to visit her again?

From the creators of Our Playground Rules! comes this playful picture book about kindness and community in the classroom—a perfect read for back-to-school! This picture book plays with the double meaning of "rules" to explore how following a few simple rules of kindness can make schooltime more fun for everyone! There are so many reasons why our classroom RULES! 1. We look out for each other. 2. We share ideas and express ourselves! 3. We clean up. We line up. And if we mess up, that''s okay. Mistakes are part of learning. Featuring simple text, gentle humor, and an adorable cast of animal characters, Our Classroom Rules! is the perfect tool to foster empathy, support social-emotional learning, and strengthen a sense of community in the classroom.

A farm girl with a big imagination turns her landlocked home into an ocean playground in this dreamy picture book for little mermaids everywhere. A little girl dreams of adventures in the water and feels the spirit of the ocean all around her . . . even though she lives on the prairie, with flat land as far as the eye can see. But she won't let a little detail like that stand in the way of being a meadow mermaid! Frolicking in the "waves" of wheat and "oceans" of grass, spying sea horses and . . . a shipwrecked sailor? Even if that shipwreck is actually an overturned bike and the sailor a new kid from a neighboring field, it's still a chance to make a new friend, one with an imagination as expansive and a love of the ocean as deep as the little girl's own. This fanciful, whimsical picture book will charm young mermaids and little pirates everywhere, and inspire them to embrace the spirit of the ocean in the things around them, no matter where they live!

Learn the secrets to becoming a Disney fairy godmother in this new illustrated chapter book series for young readers! Ophelia is excited to go on the fairy field trip to Atlantica so she can visit the Wishing Whirlpool. There is only one problem: Ophelia can’t help being helpful! Every time she is about to go off on her own, she gets distracted by someone who needs her assistance. But when she runs into her sea witch cousin, Octavia, Ophelia might learn that sometimes it is just as important to help yourself. For more Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy adventures, check out the other books in the series! Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy: Rory and the Magical Mix-Ups Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy: Mai and the Tricky Transformation

Rory Spellington is fluttering with excitement as she begins her first year at the prestigious Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy! But fairy godmothering might not be as easy as she thought, especially because Rory has always struggled with spelling-magic spell

This joyful and soothing book about ocean sounds for kids 3-7 will transport readers to the seaside. When a child visits the ocean with his little brother, he whispers to him, “The ocean has lots to say, if you listen.” Together, they hear wondrous things, like the rumble of pebbles tumbling and filling the beach with shiny gems, the bark of a seal playing peekaboo, and the whooshing of a shell murmuring messages. The second book in the Sounds of Nature Series for young children, I Hear You, Ocean is an excellent resource for outdoor education and social-emotional learning, helping to teach: How to engage with nature in fun and respectful ways Mindfulness and empathy with the world around us Positive and gentle play with younger siblings The ocean makes magical sounds—you just have to listen! Book #2 in the Sounds of Nature series! This picture book series about listening to nature explores different ecosystems, including forest, ocean, and mountain soundscapes. It encourages mindfulness, outdoor education, and social-emotional learning, as readers join the characters in using their imaginations to hear the many things nature has to say.

The third book in an early-reader series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she navigates her first days of school and the incorrigible Gilbert Blythe. Anne loves autumn in Avonlea, and she''s been enjoying her first three weeks of school. It helps that she walks to school with and sits next to her kindred spirit, Diana Barry. However, one day, Gilbert Blythe joins the class. According to Diana, he''s very handsome, and smart too. However, Gilbert immediately gets on Anne’s nerves. When he pulls on Anne’s braid and calls her “Carrots” because of her red hair, enough is enough. How can Anne enjoy school when Gilbert is ruining everything? Anne vows never to talk to Gilbert again, and even stops going to school for a time when her teacher forces Anne to sit next to her rival. But later, when Anne has an accident on the pond and her wooden plank sinks, who should come to her rescue but her nemesis, Gilbert Blythe? Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.

Explore what it means to share space and have fun on the playground with this sweetly funny picture book of playground rules based in social-emotional learning. There are so many reasons why our playground RULES! 1. Everyone gets a turn, no matter how long it takes... 2. We play fair (even when the weather isn''t). 3. We try to be patient, which is always worth it! This young picture book plays with the double meaning of "rules" to explore how following a few simple rules of kindness can make playtime more fun for everyone! Featuring simple text and engaging illustrations that embrace the varying needs and capabilities of the adorable cast of animal characters, Our Playground Rules! is the perfect tool to help small children feel seen and better empathsize with others.

A beautiful bedtime picture book based on the best-selling Anne of Green Gables, introducing the irrepressible and beloved Anne to younger readers. It''s time for Anne to go to bed, but not before she wishes goodnight to everyone and everything she loves! Under the watchful eye of her adoptive mother Marilla, Anne has come to cherish life at Green Gables -- the dearest, loveliest spot in the world, and her true home. Every night before she goes to bed, she thinks of all the people and places she loves: her family, her bosom friend Diana, her splendid teacher Miss Stacy, beloved tree Snow Queen, the Lake of Shining Waters and the brilliant sky above. Anne even wishes goodnight -- or good riddance! -- to pesky classmate Gilbert and nosy neighbor Mrs. Lynde. And through it all, Anne''s imagination takes flight on a whimsical journey through Avonlea. This sweet and heartfelt picture book is a perfect read-aloud introduction to L.M. Montgomery''s beloved Anne and will delight her brand-new fans and lifelong readers alike.

The fourth book in an early chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she hosts her very first tea party with her kindred spirit, Diana, to disastrous results. Anne loves having pretend tea parties by herself. She even decorates her room with branches and colorful leaves for the occasion. Marilla Cuthbert, who adopted Anne in the last year, wishes Anne would act a little more sensibly. One day, Marilla comes up with a plan to keep Anne out of mischief -- Anne can host her very own tea party and invite her kindred spirit, Diana Barry! Anne is thrilled, and sets out to host the most lovely and grown-uppish tea party she can muster. But when she makes Diana sick by accidentally giving her the wrong drink, Diana''s mother is furious. Can Anne be forgiven? Will she ever be allowed to play with Diana again? Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.

This playful yet calming book about wonderful forest sounds is the perfect gift for introducing kids to loving—and respecting—the natural world around them. The forest has lots to say… if you listen. When a child steps into the forest, her ears are open and her heart is too. She listens carefully and hears marvelous things. She hears the rustling of leaves sharing their secrets. She hears a beetle balancing on a branch. And the more she listens, the more she learns. I Hear You, Forest is an excellent resource for outdoor education, classroom learning and homeschooling, helping to teach: Empathy and connection with all living things Mindfulness and appreciation with the world around us That the forest is full of magical sounds—you just have to listen! Book #1 in the Sounds of Nature series! This picture book series about listening to nature explores different ecosystems, including forest, ocean, and mountain soundscapes. It encourages mindfulness, outdoor education, and social-emotional learning, as readers join the characters in using their imaginations to hear the many things nature has to say.

Soar into adventure with Pippa, an orphaned girl in Ancient Greece, and her beloved winged horse, Zephyr, who head out on a daring adventure to save Mt. Olympus in the second book in the Wings of Olympus series by beloved, award-winning author Kallie George. Ever since Pippa lost the winged horse race of the ancient gods and was banned from the slopes of Mount Olympus, she and her beloved horse, Zephyr, have tried to adjust to living a normal life on the ground. But when Pippa rescues a lost winged colt, she knows she must return him to the land of the gods and goddesses—even though she was warned never to return. Up on Mount Olympus, however, disaster awaits. The gods and goddesses are at war, and someone has kidnapped all of the horses. If Pippa doesn’t find a way to restore peace, the battle will destroy the human world and the winged horses could be lost—forever. With the help of her new friend Hero, the not-so-heroic descendant of Hercules, and her stubborn colt, Tazo, Pippa takes on a task few mortals would dare: to rescue the horses and end the war. This heartfelt adventure series from acclaimed author Kallie George is perfect for horse lovers and fans of Greek myths alike!

The sweet and funny second book in a new early-reader series, starring the spirited and outspoken Anne Shirley as she makes friends and settles into life at Green Gables -- with a few hijinks along the way, of course! Anne is nervous and excited to meet Diana, a neighbor girl who she just knows will be a kindred spirit. She''s even more excited when she learns that she''s invited to her very first picnic! Until Marilla''s precious brooch goes missing and it looks like it''s Anne''s fault. That is, Marilla is upset and Anne''s picnic adventure is now in jeopardy. Ultimately, the misunderstanding with the brooch is resolved and Anne is able to go to the picnic. Anne and Diana''s friendship blossoms and Anne''s bond with Matthew and Marilla grows stronger. Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.

Tombez, flocons ! Au coin du feu, nous sommes si bien, pour gazouiller à pleine voix... La saison hivernale est lancée à l''Hôtel Heartwood. Le travail ne manque pas pour Mona la souris. De nouveaux clients viennent hiberner au coeur de la forêt, dont une abominable duchesse lapine, extrêmement désagréable avec Mona. Mais la bonne humeur de la jeune souris reprend vite le dessus : elle prépare avec entrain la Saint Edredon quand un coup de théâtre menace la saison du délicieux établissement... De la nourriture a disparu, et avec la neige, les livraisons sont retardées. Pourquoi, et surtout qui, vole dans les réserves de l''hôtel ?