New Releases by Philippa Rice

When you step outside the world you know, adventure blossoms . . . A flower grows in a garden. The other flowers are happy with the same fence, the same sky—but Little Flower longs for something new. He wants to see the world. So, the gardener pops him in a pot and takes him on an adventure. The flower travels far and wide, feeling the rush of the sea and the wind, discovering new soils and new horizons. The world is more wonderful than he could ever have imagined. When he returns home, he tells his friends about his adventures, and next time, they all come along. This gorgeous, sweet, and laugh-out-loud story from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Philippa Rice is a joyful antidote to digital fatigue and restless scrolling. It's a vibrant reminder that the world is still full of wonder—if only we open ourselves to new feelings, new places, and new adventures.

Discover a heartwarming tale of magic and mystery set in the whimsical and enchanting world of Reignclowd Palace 'Once you’ve entered the world of the artist Philippa Rice, you’ll never want to leave' The Telegraph -- Evnie Treedle makes magical things, and for the last few years she has been selling them in a magical knickknacks shop, the Magpie Nest. But everything changes when one day Evnie’s crafting abilities catch the attention of the nearby Reignclowd Palace. She is asked to become their resident spellsmith... the original spellsmith suddenly ill under mysterious circumstances. Evnie is soon put to work making and mending magical objects. Yet, problems start to appear when she realises there’s much more at stake than friendship or romance; a dragon looms over the kingdom looking for a soul to devour, and its eyes are set on their princess. -- Critics Have Been Left Enchanted by Reignclowd Palace 'Rice is immensely talented and versatile who works with sculpture and textiles and collage, and that smorgasbord of knowledge transmutes into her work' Zainab Akhtar - Comics & Cola 'Reignclowd Palace is so enchanting! Like Studio Ghibli in book form, it's intricate, whimsical, and a wonderfully magical read that touched my heart' India Holton, bestselling author of The Dangerous Damsel series

From a #1 New York Times best-selling graphic novelist comes BABY, a collection of all new comics and illustrations about the small, intimate moments of a couple expecting their first baby. In this sequel to Soppy: A Love Story, the couple experience many heartwarming moments, as well as challenges, while planning to have a baby, going through pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for a newborn.

Sister BFFs follows a pair of sisters who are not quite adults, but trying desperately to act like them. From job searches to embarrassing encounters with former crushes, these twenty-something sisters navigate the ups, downs, and in-betweens of early adulthood – together. Loosely based on the author's own life, Sister BFFs celebrates the complicated love-hate relationship between sisters to hilarious effect. They tease and trick each other but always stay loyal.

Tackle life, love, and everyday moments with this endearing, utterly adorable, interactive journal from the fantastically popular Soppy comic. Capture something meaningful every day. Philippa Rice's enchanting Soppy comic is now a guided journal for two to complete. It's all about documenting your relationship, your feelings, and your lives together. You can fill it in in order or skip ahead and complete any page you like. You can write or draw your answers. If you both want to complete the same page, use different colored pens. Keep this book around and fill it in every once in a while. By documenting the small moments in your life, you can appreciate them more. In this book, you can capture a time in your life that you can look back on in the future and remember how it all felt. The prompts and Soppy comics throughout this book will inspire journal writers with thoughtful questions and interactive content, such as "Sketch your facial expression for that day;" "Check off whether the day was 'stressful, ' 'productive, ' 'gloomy, ' or 'different';" "Rank your three favorite things;" and "Let's never forget." Philippa Rice is a multi-talented artist who creates simple but beautiful comics about the everyday joys of living with someone you love.--Bored Panda

The wildly popular web comic SOPPY--with more than half a million notes on Tumblr--is the illustrated love story of author Philippa Rice and her real-life boyfriend. True love isn't always about the big romantic gestures. Sometimes it's about sympathizing with someone whose tea has gone cold or reading together and sharing a quilt. When two people move in together, it soon becomes apparent that the little things mean an awful lot. The throwaway moments in life become meaningful when you spend them in the company of someone you love. SOPPY is Philippa Rice's collection of comics and illustrations based on real-life moments with her boyfriend. From grocery shopping to silly arguments and snuggling in front of the television, SOPPY captures the universal experience of sharing a life together, and celebrates the beauty of finding romance all around us.