New Releases by Linda Bailey

Nueva edición en rústica del precioso homenaje de la ilustradora Júlia Sardà a Frankenstein y a su fascinante autora, Mary Shelley. ¿Cómo empieza una historia A veces, todo comienza con un sueño. Mary es una gran soñadora, una niña que aprende a leer siguiendo el trazo de las letras escritas sobre la tumba de su madre, la pionera del feminismo Mary Wollstonecraft. Años después, en una noche de tormenta, escribirá una historia de fantasmas, y soñará despierta con un monstruo que cobra vida: «Frankenstein». Un libro que se convertirá en una de las leyendas más populares de todos los tiempos.

THREE STARRED REVIEWS! • Chicken Run meets Tiny T. Rex in this funny farmyard tale of a feisty chicken who is sure she is a dinosaur! Includes a die-cut cover — and back matter about how chickens (and all other birds) are the living descendants of dinosaurs! Lena lives in a chicken coop, and she looks a lot like a chicken. But deep down, she’s convinced that she’s a . . . DINOSAUR! She can feel it in her bones. Lena just doesn’t understand the scaredy chickens in her family, and they don''t understand her either, with her ferociousness and big ideas. The people on the farm are also baffled . . . except for little Madeline, who thinks Lena has PERSONALITY. And then, when a dastardly weasel turns up and threatens the coop, Lena''s fearful family chickens out AGAIN. It''s up to Lena to unleash her inner dinosaur like never before — to save the coop and show this silly bunch of chickens how to stand up for themselves. And when Madeline''s science fair project shows that chickens are the closest living relatives in the world to dinosaurs, Lena’s family finally starts to see that — holy hen house! — they are all dinosaurs too!

See below for English description. La fête d''anniversaire décevante d''un jeune garçon est bouleversée par une explosion venue du passé préhistorique dans cet album hilarant. Julien adore les dinosaures. À l''approche de son anniversaire, il sait exactement quel genre de fête il veut : une soirée pyjama de dinosaures! Des jeux de dino, des ballons et un gâteau en forme de dino : tout sur le thème des dinosaures! Mais quand le grand jour arrive, ses amis attrapent la grippe et la fête semble en voie de disparition. Au milieu de la nuit, Julien entend un bruit étrange et va voir ce qui se passe. À sa grande surprise, il trouve des animaux préhistoriques dans son salon! Ils se sont invités pour que Julien ait un anniversaire qu''il n''oubliera jamais... mais ne le dites pas au T-Rex! Conte d''anniversaire inoubliable, plein de rires et bienveillant, ce nouvel album de l''autrice acclamée Linda Bailey célèbre l''amitié, l''inclusion et la joie. Il prend vie grâce aux magnifiques illustrations cinématographiques de Joe Bluhm, réalisateur et illustrateur de films d''animation primé. A young boy''s disappointing birthday party gets turned upside down with a blast from the prehistoric past in this hilarious picture book adventure. Jake loves dinosaurs, so with his birthday coming up, he knows just what kind of party he wants -- a dinosaur sleepover! Dino games, dino balloons, dino cake. Dino everything! But when the big day arrives, his friends all come down with the flu, and the party seems to be on the edge of extinction. Then, in the middle of the night, Jake hears a strange noise and goes to investigate. To his surprise, he finds some prehistoric party guests right there in his living room! They''ve invited themselves in to make sure Jake has a birthday he''ll never forget -- just don''t tell the T-Rex! An unforgettable birthday tale with huge laughs and heart, this picture book from acclaimed author Linda Bailey celebrates friendship, inclusion, and fun - and is brought to life with magnificent, cinematic artwork from award-winning animation director and illustrator Joe Bluhm. Original Title: The Great Dinosaur Sleepover

Experience the Delight of Feeding Young Ones! Discover Their Unique Ways of Dining, Nourishing Pets, and Adding a Food Art Touch to Your Rooms. A Joyful Journey for Parents and Grandparents! Please Don''t Sneeze With a Mouthful of Cheese is a beautifully composed narrative that draws upon the author''s personal experiences in feeding the little ones in her life. It wonderfully encapsulates the pure joy and occasional chaos that comes with this everyday task. The author, through rhythmically rhymed verses, paints a vivid picture of the quirky and unique ways children eat, often leading to amusing and unexpected consequences. This book is not just about the act of feeding; it extends beyond the dining table, venturing into the realm of how children interact with their pets during meal times. It showcases the adorable bond between children and their furry friends, highlighting the innocence and purity of these relationships. Yet, the narrative doesn''t stop there. It further explores the ingenious methods employed by children to redecorate their rooms with food stains. Each child brings to life their own individual techniques, creating a kaleidoscope of unexpected decor and design. This book manages to find humor and joy in what could otherwise be considered a messy situation. Please Don''t Sneeze With a Mouthful of Cheese is more than just a book; it is a heartwarming journey that will resonate with many adults who have experienced the joy, love, and occasional mayhem that comes with feeding children. It''s a celebration of the unpredictability and charm of children, and the lasting memories they create through the simple act of eating. We invite you to delve into this delightful narrative, to reminisce, and to find joy in the shared experiences of feeding young ones. Please Don''t Sneeze With a Mouthful of Cheese is a testament to the small, everyday moments that make life truly beautiful.

Madisonville, Florida, best known for its beautiful lake and surrounding historic houses and buildings, had always been a peaceful place to live. Suddenly, the town is rocked by a series of unexpected murders. All of the townspeople are trying to solve the mystery of who is committing these murders. David King, who goes by the name of "Doc," and his team, known as the Three Musketeers, work side by side to find the answer to who is the Lily Killer. Can you solve the mystery before they do?

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Unlock your artistic potential with this coloring book

Grandma''s garden is buzzing...and it isn''t just from her grandchildren. From morning to night, busy honeybees happily toil away to make honey for their hive. But their work doesn''t stop there. Join the hustle and bustle of pollination and discover how a honeybee''s work is never really done. Featuring colorful illustrations, The Bees in an Old Lady''s Garden offers children a better understanding of the vital role a honeybee plays in sustaining the planet while fostering a curiosity and love for nature.

"Cinderella meets her fairy dogmother, who helps her get ready for the ball"--

The adventures of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the legendary Sherlock Holmes, come to life in this inspiring picture book biography. What if you wrote a story about a detective, and he became the most famous detective ever? Wouldn’t that be wonderful? Or . . . would it? Arthur has always loved stories. Even as he grew up poor, endured hardships at school and experienced danger on the high seas, Arthur was always thrilled and inspired by stories. Eventually, he writes his own, and after many years of struggle as a writer, he finally finds success with a series of mystery stories starring his genius detective, Sherlock Holmes. But is it possible for a character to become too successful? Too popular? And if that happens to Arthur, will he really throw his greatest literary creation . . . over a cliff?! From the author of Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein comes a riveting and humorous picture book about the incredible life of Arthur Conan Doyle: doctor, adventurer, tireless campaigner for justice . . . and creator of the world’s most famous detective!

Stanley’s Party may have come to an end ... but our favorite party animal’s back and ready to roll! Stanley knows he’s not supposed to leave the yard, but he’s dog-tired of it. So when he discovers a way out … he’s gone! A few escapes later, five dogs are on the lam. And with Stanley in the lead, they’re off to have the kind of fun you can’t find in a yard --- chasing tomcats, sampling tasty garbage and soaking fire hydrants. Then, late at night, atop the steepest hill in town, they come upon a mysterious wheeled … thing. And before you can say “Hot dog!” Stanley’s off on the ride of a lifetime!

Stanley’s home life goes awry when he suddenly finds himself with a new, feline “sister.” Making friends with this perplexing creature is not easy. Stanley’s big, friendly sniff is met with an abrupt THWACK! from the cat’s paw. “ROWP!” yelps Stanley. No fair! Even less fair is the way his people blame him for causing trouble when all he’s trying to do is make friends! Is it Stanley’s fault the cat doesn’t understand dog talk? Given time and a bit of mutual understanding, can peace and purring reign in Stanley’s house? Young readers familiar with the “dog’s eye view” of Stanley and his world will rejoice at the addition of Fluffy the cat.

Every day, Stanley the dog watched all the children in his neighborhood walk down his street and into their school, where they stayed until the afternoon. And every day he got more and more curious. “What did the kids do in that school all day?” His dog friends at the park didn’t know any more than he did. So they decided to find out, and together they made their way to the bottom of the stairs in front of the school. “And that’s when Stanley got an idea. A big idea. A bold idea! An idea so daring, it made his fur stand up. ‘Why don’t we go inside?’ he said.” What could be more fun than four dogs running loose in an elementary school? Not much. Until they get caught, that is! Small children love stories about things in their world getting turned upside down, and this story delivers in a big way. This sixth book in the bestselling series from the multi-award-winning team of Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin will have children roaring with delight, as the dogs are shown in hilarious detail making their way through lunch boxes, chasing basketballs and upending instruments and paint jars before eventually getting marched out by the principal (the “top dog” at the school). This book is a natural for a lively read-aloud, but it could also spark a discussion about seeing things from another’s point of view, in this case a dog’s.

Stanley’s people go out a lot. Stanley is a good dog, but one night, while they’re away, the temptation becomes too great and he sneaks up onto the couch. What a wonderful experience! Soon he’s also blasting the music, dancing around the living room and raiding the fridge. Stanley’s never had so much fun! But after a couple of weeks something is missing, and Stanley realizes that partying alone has lost its thrill.

The true meaning of Christmas is not about stars, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men, Santa, Christmas trees, food, or presents. Christmas is all about baby Jesus and His love for us.

¡Un cuento de princesas! ¡No, de dinosaurios! ¡No, de las dos cosas! Dos conocidos personajes de los cuentos infantiles, dinosaurios y princesas, lucharán para decidir quién merece ser el protagonista en este álbum ilustrado que hará que te rías a carcajadas.

From the author of If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur comes a funny and sweet cross-country roadtrip adventure with a sassy septuagenarian and her quirky canine. Feisty Annie Magruder and her dog, Carson, live in British Columbia, Canada, and they''re setting out to visit her sister, Elsie, in Newfoundland. In their little rattlebang car, packed with Carson''s favorite toy, Squeaky Chicken, and plenty of baloney sandwiches, Annie and Carson hit the road! They travel province by province, taking in each unique landscape and experiencing something special to that particular part of this vast, grand country. For example, they marvel at the beauty of the big, open sky -- and grasshoppers! -- in Saskatchewan and discover the gorgeous red earth and delicious lobster rolls in PEI, before finally being greeted by Elsie -- and a surprise for Carson!

The inspiring story of the girl behind one of the greatest novels -- and monsters -- ever, perfectly timed for the 200th anniversary of the publication of Frankenstein. For fans for picture book biographies such as I Dissent or She Persisted. How does a story begin? Sometimes it begins with a dream, and a dreamer. Mary is one such dreamer, a little girl who learns to read by tracing the letters on the tombstone of her famous feminist mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, and whose only escape from her strict father and overbearing stepmother is through the stories she reads and imagines. Unhappy at home, she seeks independence, and at the age of sixteen runs away with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, another dreamer. Two years later, they travel to Switzerland where they meet a famous poet, Lord Byron. On a stormy summer evening, with five young people gathered around a fire, Byron suggests a contest to see who can create the best ghost story. Mary has a waking dream about a monster come to life. A year and a half later, Mary Shelley''s terrifying tale, Frankenstein: or, the Modern Prometheus, is published -- a novel that goes on to become the most enduring monster story ever and one of the most popular legends of all time. A riveting and atmospheric picture book about the young woman who wrote one of the greatest horror novels ever written and one of the first works of science fiction, Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein is an exploration of the process of artistic inspiration that will galvanize readers and writers of all ages.