New Releases by Mike Boldt

Two hilarious melons try new things in the picture book series from the bestselling illustrator of I Don''t Want to be a Frog. Climb aboard as they learn how to take the bus to school! Cantaloupe and HoneyDo are taking the bus for the first time. HoneyDo can''t wait for the wild ride. "You are thinking of a roller-coaster," Cantaloupe explains, a little nervous. Once they catch the bus (no net needed!), find a place to sit, and decide the gum stuck under the seats is not for snacking, they discover that playing tag while bus-riding is out. But having a thumb war, doing rock-paper-scissors, reading a book together, and making new friends are all in! And there just may be a wild ride awaiting them at their destination after all. Meet Cantaloupe and HoneyDo. Cantaloupe brings the caution and HoneyDo the confidence. Together, they’re learning what they can’t do, at least not at first, and what they totally can—with a little practice, a little care, and two smart melons. With friends like these, new things are can-do.

The second book in a picture book series about two hilarious melons trying new things, from the bestselling illustrator of I Don''t Want to be a Frog. Pull on your apron as they learn how to bake a cake! Cantaloupe wants some cake. HoneyDo does too—they just need to bake it! But they can’t bake a cake, Cantaloupe says,because they have never baked one before. Never fear—HoneyDo has the recipe, and all the ingredients. They’ll just follow the steps, right? Piece of cake! Meet Cantaloupe and HoneyDo. Cantaloupe brings the caution and HoneyDo the confidence. Together, they’re learning what they can’t do, at least not at first, and what they totally can—with a little practice, a little care, and two smart melons. With friends like these, new things are can-do.

A hilarious and heartwarming Christmas story about a moose who wants to be one of Santa''s reindeer. This charming picture book comes from the comic minds of the the duo that brought you I Don''t Want to Be a Frog and Don''t Eat Bees. Dear Mr. Claus, I am writing to apply for the temporary Christmas reindeer position . . . When Santa places a job listing in the North Pole newspaper for a replacement reindeer, Elmore the moose eagerly applies. Sure, he can''t actually, you know . . . fly, but how hard could it be?? In scene after scene of hilariously dedicated trying . . . and failing, Elmore perseveres in his dream to become a part of Santa''s trusted team. Young readers will love Elmore''s wry, funny letters to Santa as he continues on his quest. And they will shed a happy tear when the perfect opportunity arises for Elmore to shine simply by being himself. Families at Christmas (and many Christmases to come) will love sharing this heartfelt, hilarious tale about a can-do moose who embodies the true spirit of the holiday.

The picture book series about two hilarious melons trying new things, from the bestselling illustrator of I Don''t Want to be a Frog. Hop on as they learn how to ride a bike! Cantaloupe has a new bike! HoneyDo wants to see him do cool tricks. But Cantaloupe can’t do tricks. He can’t even ride. And he’s not sure he can learn. No problem—HoneyDo will show him. Sort of? You’ve never seen bike-riding like this! Meet Cantaloupe and HoneyDo. Cantaloupe brings the caution and HoneyDo the confidence. Together, they’re learning what they can’t do, at least not at first, and what they totally can—with a little practice, a little care, and two smart melons. From riding a bike to baking a cake and more, with friends like these, new things are can-do. "Boldt has hit comic paydirt with this hilarious read-aloud." —School Library Journal "Light and airy as its banter . . . A delectable depiction of a fruitful relationship.” —Kirkus Reviews

Dans cet album rigolo et interactif, apprenez à Gustave, adorable gros ours à lunettes, les rudiments de la cachette. Derrière un arbre fin ou dans une foule de lapins, ce ne sont pas les meilleurs endroits pour passer inaperçu. Gustave a du progrès à faire ! Les deux dernières pages de l’album se déplient pour offrir un immense jeu de cherche et trouve aux surprises inépuisables.

Play the funniest game of hide and seek ever with Fergus, a bear who''s very, very bad at hiding. The hilarious illustrator of I Don''t Want to Be a Frog brings picture book fans a super-silly, interactive story that will have children giggling from start to finish. Follow huge, loveable Fergus and see all the many ways in which he is TERRIBLE at playing hide-and-seek, such as standing behind a VERY tiny tree ("Found you, Fergus! That was too easy!") or trying to camouflage in a giant crowd of bunnies and squirrels ("Try bears, Fergus. Bears!"). But wait! The game isn''t over yet! The last two pages fold out into a giant panoramic look-and-find scene, where Fergus is well and truly hidden, and young readers can have fun looking for him and lots of other details in the the crowd. There are hours and hours of play value in this adorable book. Children will want to come back to it again and again. ★ Winner: Iowa Library Association Bridge to Reading Award, 2022 ★ Winner: Kentucky Bluegrass Award, 2021 ★ Winner: Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award, 2022 ★ Nominee: Missouri Building Block Award, 2022

The differences between cats and dogs have never been funnier! In this hilarious story from the illustrator of I Don''t Want to Be a Frog, a little girl really, really wants a dog . . . but gets a cat instead! "Look what I got for my birthday! A pet dog!" says a little girl holding a . . . cat? Rocky doesn''t listen or obey like all the other dogs. (Because Rocky is a cat.) And Rocky hates her leash and doesn''t seem to like other dogs. (Probably because Rocky is a cat.) And rather than play fetch, Rocky prefers to . . . lick between her toes? Ew. Rocky is a bad "dog"! BUT Rocky doesn''t bark, and is so cute when she sleeps in sunny spots. Maybe Rocky IS a good dog? (Or, you know, maybe Rocky is a cat.) Cat lovers and dog lovers alike will howl with laughter at this little girl''s willful insistence that her cat is a dog. The hilarious ways in which cats and dogs are different are brilliantly illuminated with each turn of the page and will leave young readers and their grown-ups giggling. ★ Winner: Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award, 2021 ★ Winner: North Carolina Children''s Book Award, 2022 ★ Winner: Wyoming Library Association Buckaroo Award, 2021-22 ★ Winner: Ontario Library Association Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award, 2021 ★ Winner: Sakura Medal, Japan, 2022 ★ Nominee: Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award, 2022

From the author and illustrator of A Tiger Tail comes a fun and silly picture book about one larger-than-life—and quite plush—tantrum. Claire and Fluffy are best friends. When Claire is happy, Fluffy is happy. When Claire is sad, Fluffy is too. When Claire is mad? Well, we don’t want to go there with Fluffy… But as the day progresses, everything that can go wrong, DOES. Claire has tried to keep it all together. But now, her anger has got the best of her! And Fluffy is unleashed. Join Mike Boldt on a humorous, larger-than-life story of one of the tenets of being a kid: the TANTRUM.

Anya awakens to discover she has grown a tiger tail, and it just happens to be her very first day of school.

Prepare to be amazed as two teams of Colors and Shapes compete for the top prize at a spectacular talent show! Which team deserves the spotlight? Colors can really mix it up, but nobody stacks higher than Shapes. How will the judges ever pick a winner? Ultimately, author-illustrator Mike Boldt reveals the amazing things that can happen when Colors and Shapes come together. A follow-up to 123 versus ABC, this zany picture book is a fun introduction to simple but important concepts, and a stepping-stone to basic geometry.

Mike Boldt''s bright and playful picture book asks a big question: Which is more important, numbers or letters? Numbers and letters, the colorful characters in this story, compete to be the stars of this book. Their debate escalates when funny animals and props arrive—starting with 1 alligator, 2 bears, and 3 cars. Who is this book really about? In the end, the answer is clear. This fresh and funny picture book plays with both numbers and letters in the most imaginative way.

When farmer Burrows tries to get rid of the pesky gophers digging up his farm they retaliate in a very interesting and amazing way that works out well for all of them.

The very young will like this colorful board book with glittery paper to show different princesses in their pretty gowns.