New Releases by Lin Oliver

From beloved Oscar-winning Hollywood star Goldie Hawn and New York Times bestselling author Lin Oliver comes the second book in an inspiring series about friendship, community, and the power of kindness, encouraging readers to take breaks and deep breaths as they read along! Ever since Tony, Mia, and River formed the After-School Kindness Crew, they''ve made it their mission to bring joy to those around them. Follow along for all the laughs, adventures, and brain breaks along the way! It''s time for the annual basketball game, and Mr. Ortega selects Tony as a captain. Tony picks Mia and River to join his team, despite their inexperience with the sport. And while they may not be the most conventional team, they''re determined to try! But their first practice is hardly a slam dunk... Things get even trickier when they visit the neighborhood court and their ball goes flying into the backyard of the man who lives next door, forcing the crew to search for it and face the rumored man. But once they get to know him, they learn that first impressions aren''t always what they seem. Find out how the crew helps an older man take on new adventures while he helps them take on game day!

From beloved Academy Award-winning Hollywood star Goldie Hawn and New York Times bestselling author Lin Oliver comes an inspiring series about friendship, community, and the power of kindness, encouraging readers to take breaks and deep breaths as they read along! When classmates Tony, Mia, and River find themselves together in Ms. Gold''s classroom, a friendship quickly forms and leads them to creating the After-School Kindness Crew. Join the trio as they bring joy to those around them, with laughs, adventures, and brain breaks along the way. This first book in the series introduces the origins of the After-School Kindness Crew, starting with a Surprise Us Day in their fourth-grade class, which leads to more surprises than anyone expects! From an escaped snake to a rowdy dog let loose from his cage to disguises slipped on to save the day, the hijinks and humor continue from start to finish! Read along to get to know the crew and learn how a sweet dog in need of adoption helps bring them all together.

From New York Times bestselling creators—Emmy Award–winning actor Henry Winkler, children’s book author Lin Oliver, and Caldecott Medal–winning author-illustrator Dan Santat—comes a hilarious, full-color chapter book adventure. When the Pond Squad is invited to participate in the Emerald Pond Games, they can’t wait to compete. Playing sports, making new friends, and spending time with Maxwell—Emerald Pond’s cool mallard duck—sounds like a perfect afternoon to Willow. But when Maxwell mysteriously disappears in the middle of a game, the animals know something’s wrong. With all the strange plastic items floating around the pond, Willow is sure Maxwell is in danger. Fortunately, Detective Duck is on the job, solving these puzzling mysteries before they get out of hand and destroy another habitat! The Pond Squad will have to work together to clean up their environment and rescue Maxwell in this charming new mystery. More from the Detective Duck series: Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash (#1) Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole (#2)

The out-of-this-world second book in superstar authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver''s newest middle-grade series After escaping his oppressive home planet and landing a gig on a popular sitcom, Buddy Burger is ready for another wacky adventure But as he gets more famous, will he be able to hide from his fans that he''s really an alien with suction cups for feet, a sensory enhancer that goes wild for gummy dragons, and six eyes? And will he be able to hide from the oppressive police force of his home planet forever? Action-packed and full of laughs, this is the second book in the exciting new middle-grade series that''s sure to be an intergalactic sensation.

A six-eyed teenage alien refugee becomes a Hollywood star in this hilarious series opener by the bestselling authors of the Hank Zipzer series, Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver. When thirteen-year-old Buddy Burger has to flee from his alien planet, he crash lands in an even wilder place: Hollywood, California. But no one is shocked to see a six-eyed alien strolling around the Universal back lot. The tourists just think he’s an actor in a supercool alien costume. And the fancy Hollywood directors take notice too. They cast Buddy in a popular TV show playing (of course) an alien. After a video of his first episode goes viral, he becomes an overnight sensation, and suddenly, his world is filled with adoring fans, rides in glamorous limos, and appearances at all-the-shrimp-you-can-eat red carpet parties! Will Buddy be able to keep his secret when all eyes are on him? Or will the glitz and glam of Hollywood prove too much for this alien superstar? “Alien Superstar has it all . . . action, suspense, and big laughs!” —Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series “Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver keep us laughing while slipping in a lesson for kids—accept everyone as they are, even if they have suction cups for feet. Alien Superstar is a super fun read for middle grades on up.” —Jennifer Garner “A funny interstellar adventure that will have readers watching the cosmos for the second book to arrive.” —SLJ Review "Winkler and Oliver bring their sharply honed sense of comedy and extensive experience in the television industry to Buddy’s antics on the set. . . . This results in an endearingly strange protagonist that will resonate with any kid who has felt like an outsider. A sense of humor and empathy are required for this zany adventure.” —Booklist

In the final book of this bestselling easy-to-read series, Hank begins a new chapter! When a well-known author of a beloved book series visits Hank''s school, he and his two best friends get the chance to be her guide for the day and introduce her at an assembly. But Hank, embarrassed by his struggles with reading, tries to hide the fact that he''s never actually finished reading the author''s books--or any book, for that matter! So Hank gets creative and makes up his own version of the story. But will everyone be able to tell fact from fiction? This bestselling series written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver is perfect for the transitional reader. With a unique, easy-to-read font, endless humor, and characters every kid would want to be friends with, any story with Hank is an adventure!

Will young inventor Tiger and his neighbors Luna and Viola, the owner of the magical picture frame, finally find Viola''s missing son when they enter Mexican artist Diego Rivera''s painting "The Flower Vendor (Girl with Lilies)?"

Ten-year-old Tiger and his new friend, Luna, are drawn into a copy of Henri Rousseau''s painting, Surprised!, through a magical golden frame by which their neighbor''s son disappeared fifty years earlier.

Tiger and Luna return to the fantastic frame, and this time they enter the famous dotted world of Georges Seurat''s painting, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" in the second installment of this chapter book series. Illustrations.

Desde que Daniel Rock conoció a su hermano gemelo, Pablo, del tamaño del cuarto dedo de su pie izquierdo, y aprendió a encogerse hasta hacerse tan mini como él, su vida ha dado un giro divertidísimo. ¡Ha dejado de ser el único chico de la familia y se lo pasa bomba con su hermano! Pero la existencia de Pablo es un supersecreto que la bisabuela y Daniel guardan con muchísimo cuidado, porque, si se desvelase, correría grave peligro. Por eso, cuando el pequeño Pablo está a punto de convertirse en una estrella de Hollywood, el pobre Daniel entra en pánico... ¿Sabéis por qué? ¡Las estrellas no tienen secretos para sus fans!

Hank, the star of the bestselling easy-to-read series, is back! This time, he has to learn the nuts and bolts of making a robot--and making a friend! Hank's school is hosting its first-ever Build-a-Robot competition and Hank is ready to win. There's just one problem: he completely forgot about the contest! While other kids have been working on their robots for a month, Hank has just two days to create an amazing robot that will wow the judges and win him the trophy. To make matters worse, there might be another problem, too. Hank has no idea how to build a robot! With help from Jaden, a robot expert at his school, Hank and his friends construct their robot, Stanley, just in time. But on the day of the competition, Stanley malfunctions! It will take Hank, Frankie, Ashley, and their new friend Jaden to get it back on track. Forget winning the trophy--Hank has to stop a robot on the loose!

In this winning addition to the easy-to-read bestselling series, Hank has to hustle to prove he can be his basketball team’s secret weapon! For two years running, Hank''s school has beaten their arch rivals at the annual second grade basketball game. When his friends try out, Hank is determined to play, too. There''s just one problem: Hank is terrible at basketball. Luckily Dr. Dunk (AKA Hank''s dad) and Hank''s friends have his back. With a little help, Hank just might be what the team needs to win their first three-peat in PS 87 history! This bestselling series written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver is perfect for the transitional reader. With a unique, easy-to-read font, endless humor, and characters every kid would want to be friends with, any story with Hank is a slam dunk!

Fast-paced adventure meets art history in the fourth book of this thrilling series! Georgia O''Keeffe''s Red Clouds with the Pedernal serves as the backdrop for Tiger and Luna''s ongoing mission that allows them to enter the worlds of famous paintings. As they search for David, the boy who''s been missing inside the frame for fifty years, they must traverse the desert and climb the mountain in New Mexico sacred to Native American tribes. But could the stories about spirits on the Pedernal be true? It''s just one more detail for Tiger and Luna to keep in mind. But they must also remember the most important thing of all: get back to the real world before the end of the hour, or remain stuck in the painting forever!

Capturing the magic and fun throughout a toddler's day, this lively collection of poems, from the creators of Little Poems for Tiny Ears, is a book to be treasured. Being a preschooler means days full of discovery every time you step out of your door. It’s a time filled with wonder, at all the sights and sounds of the outdoors and at the huge variety of people there are to meet. This collection of nineteen original poems features little ones eager to explore, whether it’s splashing in puddles, riding in an elevator or through a car wash, or visiting the library. They go full-steam ahead to the park, the beach, and dance class, somewhat begrudgingly learn to share and get their first haircut, and enjoy lots of time with their families. Full of contagious rhythm and rhyme, this inviting picture book introduces young children to the sounds of poetry through familiar childhood activities, and beloved illustrator Tomie dePaola’s engaging children are the perfect match for Lin Oliver’s bouncy poems.

While accompanying his mother at the deli, Hank suffers a series of embarrassing accidents that cause teachers visiting the deli to go hungry, a situation that compels him to express his appreciation for his teachers'' hard work.

"Tiger and Luna return to the fantastic frame, and this time they enter the famous dotted world of Georges Seurat''s painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte"--

Fast-paced adventure and full-color art in the style of Edward Hopper''s Nighthawks make this third book a thrilling addition to the Fantastic Frame series! When Tiger and Luna get sucked into the fantastic frame this time, their destination is the diner depicted in Edward Hopper''s famous painting Nighthawks. They explore the streets of New York in 1942 and ride the subway through the dark underground tunnels. It''s another art adventure for Tiger and Luna, and as always, they must find their way back to the real world before it''s too late—or remain stuck in the painting forever.

Hank''s cousin Judith Ann is an excellent cook, and does not let Hank forget it, but when Hank enters a cooking competition with her he finds out that she has trouble in school, just like Hank.

Everyone in Hank''s class has to write and perform a poem, so when his family goes camping, Hank finds plenty of inspiration in nature, even when a rainstorm threatens to ruin their night.

When Hank gets lost during a field trip to the zoo, it turns into an adventure he will never forget.

Hank and friends watch scary movie before Halloween, and Hank thinks he begins to see zombies everywhere.

Hank''s class gets to take care of Principal Love''s pet frog while he''s away, and Hank is thrilled when he''s selected to take it home for the weekend. But when he forgets to put the top back on the tank, Hank''s excitement quickly turns to panic--the frog has escaped! The frog hunt is on, but time is running out. Hank needs to find that frog, and fast!

Fourth in the hilarious new series for young readers from Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver Billy Broccoli is used to getting expert advice - wanted or not - from the ghost with the most, Hoover Porterhouse. The Hoove has smooth moves and a silver tongue ... and he isn''t shy about sharing his words of wisdom! But when a night at the museum finds Hoover face-to-face with the ghost of a powerful princess, his brain turns into mashed potatoes. Now the tables are turned and it''s up to Billy to help Hoover find the words he needs to make a new friend.

Hoping to land the lead in the class play, Hank freezes during his audition and is only able to buzz like a fly, inspiring his teacher to create a special role for him as a silent bookmark that saves the show when a rival suffers an attack of stage fright.

A collection of poetry for toddlers that celebrates the everyday things that fascinate them.

Another hilarious adventure for Billy and the Hoove from bestselling authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver! Billy Broccoli is used to getting expert advice--wanted or not--from the ghost with the most, Hoover Porterhouse! The Hoove has smooth moves and a silver tongue...and he isn't shy about sharing his words of wisdom! But when a night at the museum finds Hoover face-to-face with the ghost of a powerful Chumash Indian princess, his brain turns into mashed potatoes. Now the tables are turned and it's up to Billy to help Hoover find the words he needs to make a new friend.