Best Selling Books by Meredith Rusu

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

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

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.

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.

Peppa Pig plays the part of Little Red Riding Hood in her school play! This Level 1 reader is based on the hit TV show, as seen on Nick Jr. Peppa Pig''s class is putting on a school play! Peppa stars as Little Red Riding Hood and Danny Dog is the Big Bad Wolf. Pedro Pony is the hunter -- but he''s very shy. Will all of the children remember their lines and make the play a big success? Find out in this Level 1 reader! Based on the hit television show, as seen on Nick Jr.

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

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.

"Blippi tells his dog Lyno everything about his day at the dinosaur museum while imagining what it would be like to be some of his favorite prehistoric creatures. This humorous story is a unique way to introduce preschoolers to dinosaurs and help them develop their early reading skills at the same time."--

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.

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!

The adventure and humor of the Pokemon animated TV series springs to life in this full-color comics collection! This book includes two full-color graphic stories jampacked with action and Pokemon battles! Join Ash, Pikachu, and their friends and Pokemon pals on a search for Infernape—and Moltres—and an encounter with Cresselia and Darkrai! With tons of art on every page from the animated show streaming on Netflix, this graphic novel is the perfect format for Pokemon fans.

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!

"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.

It''s Easter in Shopville, which means it''s time for the Great Chocolate Hunt Cheeky Chocolate must hide somewhere in Small Mart, and whoever finds her gets a special Easter prize. Cheeky has a plan to make sure she gets the prize for herself--but what happens when another Shopkin(TM) has a secret plan of her own? This story is made extra sweet with a sheet of Easter Shopkins stickers

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!

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.

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.

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!

Peppa Pig learns all about the different types of doctors in this Level 1 reader. One day when Peppa is playing with her friends, Pedro Pony gets hurt. They must call a doctor! Doctor Brown Bear, Doctor Pony, and Doctor Hamster all show up to save the day. Peppa and her friends learn what each doctor does to make patients feel better! Based on the hit Nick Jr. TV show!

Join Blossom, Carrots, and all their Beanie Boos pals for an eggstraordinary Easter egg hunt! Happy Easter from the Beanie Boos! These furry friends are excited for their annual sp-egg-tacular Easter egg hunt! Blossom the lamb can''t wait to get started - this is her first ever egg hunt. She searches the vegetable patch, the garden, and the meadow. Which Beanie Boo friends will she meet along the way? Will she ever find an egg? What surprise will be inside?Kids can join in the fun hunting for eggs along with their favorite Beanie Boos in this all-new, original story.

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.

Love your inner Ugly and the world will love it, too! A lot of people think of Ugly as something different or unlikable. But that''s not true at all! Through wisdom, fashion advice, and plenty of cookies, the UglyDolls use this guidebook to prove our quirks are what make each of us special. The ultimate companion to the highly-anticipated animated film UglyDolls, this full-color handbook features Moxy, Ox, Ugly Dog, Wage, Babo, and Lucky Bat as they celebrate imagination, friendship, and individuality. TM & © 2019 Ugly Industries Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

This humorous story is a unique way to introduce preschoolers to dinosaurs and help them develop early reading skills at the same time. In this fun level 1 reader, Blippi tells his dog Lyno about his day at the dinosaur museum, while imagining what it would be like to be some of his favorite prehistoric creatures. Preschoolers and others will love learning about dinosaurs while sharpening their reading skills. Kids can learn to read with Blippi and Lyno! Features sturdy, hardcover library binding.

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

Meet the Beanie Boos -- colorful, plush toys with adorable big eyes! This Christmas storybook features brand-new seasonal Beanie Boos in a merry original story. It''s Christmastime, and the Beanie Boos can''t wait to celebrate! Join these cute little creatures as they get in the holiday spirit with this all-new, original illustrated storybook. It''s Christmas Eve, and the Boos are making treats for Santa. But when some of the treats go missing, it''s up to the Boos to figure out who''s been snitching the snacks!

Will Clifford meet a new friend who''s just his size? This adorable storybook is based on the animated Clifford TV series! 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? Featuring adorable art from the new TV show!

Will Clifford and Emily Elizabeth win their race across Birdwell Island? Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are learning all about Mars! When Emily Elizabeth and her friends read about the Red Planet, they think it sounds exactly like the red rocks down by the beach on Birdwell Island. Emily Elizabeth and Samantha decide to race their friends Jack and Pablo -- the first group to the beach wins! But when Clifford gets stuck in the mud, will Emily Elizabeth lose the race? Featuring adorable art from the new TV show on Amazon and PBS Kids and a full page of stickers!

The action continues with all your favorite ninja! Chapter book #10 is an all-new story based on the latest events in the hit Cartoon Network TV series.

Celebrate Halloween with this sweet and spooky story about everyone''s favorite Big Red Dog! It''s almost Halloween! Clifford and Emily Elizabeth decide to celebrate by camping with their friends in the backyard. They are telling ghost stories by the campfire-but then they start hearing spooky noises and seeing weird shadows. Is there someone -- or something -- in the backyard with them?! Featuring adorable art from the new TV show on Amazon and PBS Kids!

Meet the newest iteration of Clifford the Big Red Dog as he leads a parade through Birdwell Island! Welcome to Birdwell Island, home of Emily Elizabeth and Clifford the Big Red Dog! Clifford and Emily Elizabeth have been best friends since Clifford was a small red puppy. But then Clifford grew... and grew... and GREW! Now Clifford is the biggest, friendliest dog in the whole world, and he and Emily Elizabeth share BIG adventures every day!Join these two best friends as they explore their magical island home and lead the town in a parade through Birdwell Island. This beautiful storybook is the perfect introduction to the world of the new Clifford TV show on Amazon and PBS Kids. Plus, it introduces a new, diverse cast and fresh, adorable art!

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!

Peppa learns to be thankful in this storybook based on the hit Nick Jr. TV show, including a thankful card to fill in yourself! Peppa Pig has so much to be thankful for!Suzy Sheep has a new teddy bear, and Peppa wants one, too! Mummy and Daddy Pig remind Peppa that she already has her own teddy--and so much more!This storybook includes an exclusive Peppa Pig card for readers to fill in what they are most thankful for. Based on the hit Nick Jr. television show!

It''s time for Peppa to go to school--and make a new friend! There''s a new student in Peppa''s class! Her name is Emily Elephant. At first, Emily is very shy and quiet. Peppa helps her adjust to school and make new friends as they learn, play games, and of course, jump in muddy puddles!

Join the Shopkins(TM) for an all-new adventure in this illustrated 8x8 storybook. When Lippy Lips decides to direct her own film, all the Shopkins are excited to audition. But who will get the lead role? Read along to find out! This book also includes a full sheet of Shopkins stickers!

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!

A storybook based on The LEGO(R) MOVIE 2(TM), as told by Emmet himself! A storybook with stickers based on The LEGO(R) MOVIE 2(TM)! Things have gotten different since the events of Taco Tuesday . . . DUPLO Aliens have destroyed Bricksburg, and now it is called Apocalypseburg. But everything is STILL awesome! There is a new bad guy in town, and Emmet is ready to kick some butt. It''s time for this Master Builder to GET TOUGH! Based on the movie starring Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Alison Brie, and more, this storybook is sure to delight fans of all ages.