New Releases by Meredith Rusu

A charming tale that tells kids everyone has a griffin that helps them shine and it''s respectful to share our talents at the right place and time.

In this heartfelt picture book, a shy kid''s dad teaches him how to play chess... and chess gives him the confidence to make a new friend. When Auggie finds an old chessboard that once belonged to his grandfather, he decides he wants to learn how to play chess. And his dad, his Tatâ, is happy to teach him. They''ve just moved to a new town, and Auggie is struggling to make friends at his new school. In the big, busy hallways, he feels like a tiny pawn. But after every hard day at school, he can''t wait to play chess with his dad. Slowly, slowly, he gets better at the game... until he can beat Tata! Then, Auggie finds a chessboard in his classroom. When he sees that another boy looks interested in it, he knows just what to do: he can teach Luke how to play chess, too! Here is a moving father-son story that shows how chess helps one boy feel at home in a new environment.

Un romanzo con la storia del film Inside Out 2, raccontata da un punto di vista inedito: quello delle nuove e travolgenti Emozioni che si affacciano alla mente di Riley. Una nuova scuola, nuovi amici e le fragilità dell'adolescenza fanno nascere Ansia, Invidia, Imbarazzo... e la sottile Ennui. È complicato e bellissimo diventare grandi. Non è la prima volta che Riley Andersen deve affrontare degli importanti cambiamenti. Quando aveva undici anni, lei e la sua famiglia si sono trasferiti a San Francisco dal Minnesota ed è stato difficile abituarsi a una nuova città e una nuova scuola, rinunciando alle amicizie più care dell'infanzia. Per fortuna, ad aiutarla c'erano le sue Emozioni: Gioia, Tristezza, Paura, Disgusto e Rabbia. Tutte ugualmente importanti per costruire il Senso di Sé di Riley e fare di lei la ragazzina positiva ed entusiasta che tutti amano. Ora, però, qualcosa di sconvolgente rischia di minare di nuovo ogni certezza. È arrivata l'adolescenza! Tra poco cominceranno le superiori e nell'animo di Riley si affacciano Emozioni mai sperimentate prima: Ansia, Imbarazzo, Invidia ed Ennui. Che caos nel Quartier Generale della mente! Crescere è un'impresa complicata per tutti, anche per Riley impegnata a scoprire chi vuole essere veramente!

The Little Engine That Could saves Christmas on this enchanting holiday picture book, featuring a fun pop-up Christmas tree! The Little Engine That Could is so excited to celebrate Christmas with all her friends! But on the night of Christmas Eve, one of Santa''s elves pays a visit to Little Engine asking for her help. Santa Claus got a case of the Frosty Frittens, and he needs The Little Engine to deliver all the presents before Christmas morning! Can The Little Engine deliver all the presents on time? We think she can! This story includes a pop-up Christmas tree!

Beep, boop, bop! This robot won''t stop! Jamie has a robot in her socks that makes sure things go just right! But when a trip to Grandma''s house messes up Jamie''s routine, will her robot start to fritz and fight? Filled with catchy rhymes and lively illustrations, this Mighty Moods story is the perfect read-aloud for parents and kids who might discover they have robots that get nervous about change—and that''s okay! The "Mighty Moods" series is a delightful collection of picture books that explores the many ways children express big emotions. First Place, Picture Books, Fall 2024 BookFest Awards

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be me when I say what I think about the book I just read. I can be me when I enjoy food nobody else likes!" This is Freya, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be herself. As you follow her along her day, you will see how being herself makes her feel good... and really happy! ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being positive, grateful, and respectful, to being yourself, these books will help readers meet their best self!

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be respectful by paying attention when my teacher talks. I can be respectful by staying calm when I disagree with someone." This is Eliza and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be respectful. You will see that, when she chooses to give respect, she also gets it back! ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being positive, grateful, and respectful, to being yourself, these books will help readers meet their best self!

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be positive by not blaming myself for a t-ball mistake. I can be positive by not getting upset when it starts to rain." This is Anika, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be positive. You will see that, when she chooses to be positive, she feels happy, healthy, and good about herself. ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being positive, grateful, and respectful, to being yourself, these books will help readers meet their best self!

Based on Disney and Pixar''s Inside Out 2, this humorous and charming middle grade novel retells and expands upon the film! Change isn''t anything new to Riley Andersen. When she was eleven years old, she and her parents moved across the country from Minnesota to San Francisco. But through it all, Riley''s Emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear—guided and supported her. Now Riley is thirteen years old, and her Emotions can''t wait to see what her teenage years will bring. But the idea of starting high school elicits all kinds of feelings, including four new Emotions! Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, and Ennui enter Headquarters, ready to help Riley succeed in high school. Joy and the core Emotions aren''t sure about these newcomers and how much they''re changing Riley; the new Emotions think it''s time to take a different approach now that she''s a teenager. Although change happens to everyone—and especially to Riley—this chaos both inside and outside of Headquarters is unlike anything Riley and her Emotions have experienced before! Check out these other best-selling favorites: Disney/Pixar Elemental: Unlikely Friends Disney/Pixar Lightyear: Izzy Hawthorne: Destiny Awaits Disney/Pixar Turning Red: The Real R.P.G.: The Story of the Red Panda Girl Disney/Pixar Onward: The Search for the Phoenix Gem: An In-Questigation Disney Wish: A Recipe for Adventure Disney Encanto: A Tale of Three Sisters Disney Frozen: Polar Nights: Cast Into Darkness

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be honest when my Mommy asks me if I brushed my teeth before going to bed. I can be honest when I tell my friends how I''m feeling." This is Leila, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be honest. As you follow her along her day, you will see why being honest matters. ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being brave, honest, and kind, to being good friends, these books will help readers meet their best self!

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "Today, our class is going to the zoo! We each have a buddy. My buddy has a broken leg, so it''s my job to help him." This is Hikaru, and he wants to share with you what it means for him to be a good friend. You will see that, when he chooses being a good friend, friendship grows! ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being brave, honest, and kind, to being good friends, these books will help readers meet their best self!

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be brave when I try a new vegetable, like eggplant. I can be brave by telling the truth, even if I might get in trouble." This is Bob, and he wants to share with you what it means for him to be brave. You will see that, when he works hard to be brave, he feels big and strong. It''s hissuperpower! ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being brave, honest, and kind, to being good friends, these books will help readers meet their best self!

Meet all of Bluey''s friends in this adorable book! Based on the award-winning animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Get to know Mackenzie, Snickers, Coco, and more! This book is perfect for Bluey fans.

What happens when your inner yeti comes out to play? Matthew is a young boy with BIG, BIG feelings—so big it sometimes feels like there’s a YETI just bursting to get out! And when Mathew’s yeti comes to play, he’s bound to stay all day. That silly yeti comes out of Matthew’s feet, his nose, his hair, his burp, and even his BUTT! Bound to make any child roar with laughter, There’s a Yeti in My Tummy teaches kids that strong feelings are okay, and so are their inner yetis. Along with Matthew, kids learn to channel those feelings in constructive, positive, and loving ways. And parents will pick up a few tips on language to help children understand when and how to rely on their inner yeti. An imaginative and fun story told in delightful rhyme by Meredith Rusu and crazy-fun illustrations by Martín Morón, There’s a Yeti in My Tummy is a big, bold, instant classic. There’s a Yeti in My Tummy is the first book in The Mighty Moods series from 4U2B Books & Media, where we strive to create resources that enable children to become joyful, compassionate, and brave, and that empower parents and adults to instill those qualities in children. First Place, Picture Books, Fall 2023 BookFest Awards

Based on Disney and Pixar''s Elemental, this charming middle grade novel retells and expands on the story of the film! Element City is a vibrant place full of Fire, Water, Earth, and Air Elements living and working together. Ember Lumen, a Fire Element, hopes to take over her family''s shop one day. She is perfectly content to stay in her neighborhood of Firetown—everything she needs is right there. She has no need to venture into the chaotic city that is often challenging for Fire people like her. But one day, an accident at the shop brings Wade Ripple, a go-with-the-flow Water Element, into Ember''s life. The two are literally and figuratively opposites in every way. As they get to know each other, though, Ember and Wade see a new world of possibilities, and they begin to wonder if they are so different after all. . . . Add to your collection with these best-selling fan favorites: Disney/Pixar Lightyear: Izzy Hawthorne: Destiny Awaits Disney/Pixar Turning Red: The Real R.P.G.: The Story of the Red Panda Girl Disney/Pixar Onward: The Search for the Phoenix Gem: An In-Questigation Disney Encanto: A Tale of Three Sisters Disney Frozen: Polar Nights: Cast Into Darkness

C Train, a picture book for children ages 4-8, shows how anything can be repurposed to have a brave new beginning. C Train lives down below the city in the bustling New York City subway, happy fulfilling her purpose of getting people where they need to go. One day, when a Colombian American girl boards in Washington Heights, Maya shows C Train a painting of the ocean she's made that changes everything. A beautiful friendship is born as the two characters bond over their love of the mesmerizing, magical world down below the sea. Find out what happens to C Train and Maya! This illustrated picture book features NYC, a Latinx girl, and an ocean science news story of creatively repurposing something at the end of its "useful life." And it's created by women whose own identities and stories are reflected in the book! Illustrator Ángela Atuesta has created art for several picture books in her native Colombia including Mujeres Rurales. Brigette Allen, creator of The Circle Tales, is a half Colombian entrepreneur and author involved in environmental education. Meredith Rusu, writer, has penned over 100 children's books with her ability to create powerful, emotional stories, and is the author of the forthcoming Mighty Moods picture book series. HIGHLIGHTSC Train is not only an engaging book about repurposing that features main characters children can learn from and relate to, but it also explores and illuminates:*The NYC subway and transportation.*Environmental problems and solutions.*Marine creatures and habitats.*A real-life repurposing story based on a true event! *A STEAM job (ocean engineer)! *Problem-solving.* Empathy.* Friendship and helping each other.

"Have an awesome time at the indoor playground with Blippi when he goes in search of his missing sneakers. Preschoolers will relate to -- and giggle at -- this humorous and energetic story that comes with more then 25 stickers"--Back cover.

Will Clifford meet a new friend who's just his size? This adorable storybook is based on the animated Clifford TV series! ¡Clifford y Emily Elizabeth se embarcan en una aventura!Los dos amigos escuchan la historia de una misteriosa ballena blanca que vive frente a la costa de Birdwell Island. Su nombre es Babette y tiene el mismo tamano que Clifford, ¡lo que la convierte en la nueva amiga perfecta para el gran perro colorado!Clifford y Emily Elizabeth hacen todo lo posible para que Babette salga de su escondite. ¡Finalmente, descubren que lo que mas le gusta a la ballena es la musica! ¿Convencera la cancion de Clifford a Babette para que salga a saludar?Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are going on an adventure!The two friends hear a story about a mysterious white whale who lives off the coast of Birdwell Island. Her name is Babette, and she's the same size as Clifford—which makes her the perfect new friend for the big red dog!Clifford and Emily Elizabeth try everything to get Babette to come out of hiding. Finally, they discover that the whale's favorite thing is music! Will Clifford's song convince Babette to come say hi?

Read two stories about Peppa Pig''s wonderful days and view 12 picture-perfect images using the included camera viewer—plus enjoy the included stickers! Peppa Pig’s Wonderful Days! Storybook and Camera Viewer includes two fun stories starring the energetic and adventurous Peppa Pig! In the first, Peppa and her family visit an apple tree during every season of the year and see how it changes—from losing its leaves to growing sweet, delicious apples! In the second story, during a playgroup career day, Peppa and her friends ponder what they might be when they grow up. Read the gently humorous stories and view 12 additional moments through the camera viewer. You can even pretend to take pictures of some fun moments of your own! A sheet of stickers is also included. For ages 3–5.

This level two reader follows aspiring rapper and hip-hop artist Karma from the Netflix animated series Karma's World! Karma Grant is on another adventure in this level two episode retelling! Karma and her friends are taking the world by storm and nothing will stop them from enacting change in their community and expressing themselves authentically. Includes a sheet of stickers!

Blippi 5-Minute Stories is the perfect collection for preschoolers who can''t get enough of Blippi and his adventures. Eight energetic stories with full-color illustrations are included.

Anna, Queen of Arendelle, doesn't want to think of spending the holiday without her sister, Elsa, the Snow Queen, by her side. But their lives have changed a lot, and their responsibilities lie in separate places. With the help of her fianće, Kristoff; his best friend, Sven, the reindeer; and Olaf, the talking snowman, Anna makes special arrangements to share the holiday with Elsa and the spirits of nature in the Enchanted Forest.

Favorite preschool character Hazel the cat learns to overcome her fear of spooky things in this Halloween storybook. Join Suki the hedgehog, Axel the raccoon, Tibor the hippo, and Hazel the cat as they enjoy an exciting and spooky Halloween adventure. This storybook, based on the adorable preschool show now airing on Hulu, teaches youngsters that spooky things can be fun! Includes a sheet of stickers and punch-out cards for extra fun!

Meet the Pikwik Pack in this storybook based on the adorable preschool show on Disney Jr! Brought to you by the producers of PAW Patrol, Justin Time, and Abby Hatcher! Pikwik Pack is a new show on Disney Jr. starring Suki, Axel, Hazel, and Tibor, a fun group of animal friends who deliver surprise packages to the citizens of their town. When Wally Mammoth gets stuck on an iceberg in the Freezy Frozen North, it''s up to the Pikwik Pack to deliver just the package to help him. But when Wally''s iceburg keeps drifting away, the team will need to work together and go with the flow to make their way to him. This storybook comes with a sheet of stickers and punch-out cards!

The first ever original, illustrated storybook featuring Lucky and her PALs! DreamWorks Spirit animated feature film coming to theaters June 4, 2021! Lucky Prescott''s life is changed forever when she moves from her home in the city to a small frontier town and befriends a wild mustang named Spirit. Join her journey as she moves to Miradero and meets headstrong Pru, silly Abigail, and their horses, Chica Linda and Boomerang. DreamWorks Spirit © 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Join Miradero''s best PALs, Lucky, Pru, and Abigail, in this treasure hunt leveled reader based on DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free, now streaming on Netflix! Lucky and Spirit are going on their first camping trip! To prove she''s an adventurer like her dad, Lucky and her PALs use an old map to hunt for a long lost treasure. Passport to Reading: Featuring a winning combination of favorite licensed characters and carefully controlled text--reading along or reading alone just got more fun with Passport to Reading! All books include a parent letter, word count, Guided Reading level, and number of sight words. Level 2: Reading out Loud: encourages developing readers to sound out loud, includes more complex stories with simple vocabulary. DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free © 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Peppa Pig fans can grab the handle of this plastic case and take the storybook, magnetic play scenes, and included magnetic pieces with them wherever they go! There’s so much fun packed into this magnetic play set! It includes a Peppa Pig storybook with activities, 6 magnetic play scenes, and more than 40 character-shaped magnets. And it all comes in a sturdy plastic case with a handle so you can take it wherever you go!

Can Clifford''s friend Tucker make his dreams of becoming a firehouse dog come true? It''s time for the Fire Dog Challenge at the Birdwell Island Fire Department! Clifford''s friend Tucker is trying to earn his Bravery Badge and become a firehouse dog. But Tucker is afraid of some of the tasks. If he can''t finish the Fire Dog Challenge, he''ll never become firehouse dog.Luckily, Tucker''s friends come to the rescue. Clifford and Emily Elizabeth team up to help Tucker overcome his fears and earn his Bravery Badge-and have lots of fun along the way! Featuring adorable art from the new TV show and fire safety information!

Ninjago hero Kai gets all fired up when his teacher, Master Wu, makes him go back to his old ninja school! Features three easy-to-read, original stories ideal for reluctant readers. Full color.

Use the wooden stylus to reveal hidden scenes in the first Peppa Pig Scratch Magic book This storybook is all about a game of hide-and-seek that Peppa and George play together. Peppa and George love playing together One of their favorite games is hide and seek. But when George finds hiding spots that are too easy, Peppa complains . . . can Daddy Pig help? By using a wooden stylus, little ones will be able to scratch away the pages and discover where Peppa and George are hiding Includes lots of fun scratch off-pages and activities, as well as 20 notebook pages at the end. This book provides hours of fun and is perfect for any Peppa Pig fan.