New Releases by Sarah S Brannen

A sparkling winter tale about self-confidence on and off the ice. Lolly loves ice, and skating on it is her happy place. But when she performs in front of other people….well, her insecurities get the best of her, and she freezes. When her dad encourages her to try out for the Winter Showcase, she realizes that maybe the spotlight could be her happy place, too. But can she still skate with all eyes on her, especially when she doesn''t look like the other skaters do? This sweetly encouraging tale is perfect for anyone who has wanted to shine--but wondered if they could.

Chloe''s favorite uncle is getting married, and she''s not happy about it. But after a magical day with Uncle Bobby and his boyfriend, Jamie, Chloe realizes she''s not losing an uncle, but gaining one. Selected by Kirkus Reviews as one of the best picture books of 2020 and by the American Library Association as a 2021 Rainbow Book List title, celebrate family with this gorgeous picture book. Featured on Bank Street''s Best Books of the Year list. "A joyous, heartwarming, sweet-and essential-update." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "Those we love, [Soto] and Brannen show, needn''t change just because they love someone else, too-there''s plenty of room in the human heart." Publishers Weekly "A large-hearted affirmation of society''s newest kind of wedding." Booklist "Valiant, valid, validating, valuable." Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked "With warm, richly colored, and expressive illustrations by Lucia Soto, the book, published in partnership with GLAAD, serves as a gentle and welcome celebration of the different shapes love and family can take." Boston Globe When Chloe''s favorite uncle announces that he''s getting married, everyone is excited. Everyone except Chloe, that is. What if Uncle Bobby no longer has time for picnics, swimming, or flying kites? Chloe just wants to keep having fun with her favorite uncle, but she''s afraid everything is going to change. Can Uncle Bobby and his boyfriend Jamie show Chloe that when it comes to family, the more the merrier? In this inspiring, love-filled story, Chloe learns that she''s not losing an uncle . . . she''s gaining one. Originally published in 2008 and re-imagined in 2020, Uncle Bobby''s Wedding is one of the most important picture books to center the lives of LGBTQ families. In 2025, Uncle Bobby''s Wedding was featured prominently in the controversial and often criticized Supreme Court of the United States case, Mahmoud v. Taylor, where this charming story about a girl and her favorite doting uncle made huge waves. Produced in partnership with GLAAD, Uncle Bobby''s Wedding is a loving celebration of a caring and thoughtful family who help a child realize that change can be good.

See below for English description. À son réveil, le jour de son adoption, Miles est excité, nerveux et même un peu triste, mais lorsque ses nouveaux papas, Teddy et David, viennent le chercher dans son foyer d''accueil, ils lui apportent chaleur, compassion et tendresse. Sa nouvelle grande soeur, Michelle, est impatiente de lui montrer sa chambre, de l''emmener faire du patin à glace et de partager avec lui toutes les joies qui font la grandeur de leur famille. L''amour nécessite du temps, mais au fur et à mesure que Miles et sa nouvelle famille apprennent à mieux se connaître, la gentillesse de sa soeur et le dévouement de ses pères contribuent à renforcer leurs liens. Écrit par Sarah S. Brannen et magnifiquement illustré par Forrest Burdett, ce livre adorable célèbre les parents homosexuels, l''adoption, la gentillesse, l''amour et le pouvoir de la famille. Publié en partenariat avec GLAAD, une organisation de défense des médias, ce livre encourageant représente de manière positive les familles LGBTQIA2S+. Miles wakes up on his adoption day feeling excited, nervous, and even a little sad, but when his supportive new dads pick him up from his foster home, they bring warmth and understanding. His new dads, Teddy and David, bring tender support, and waiting at home is his new big sister Michelle. She can''t wait to show Miles his room, take him ice skating, and share all the amazing joy that makes their family great. Love takes time, but as they get to know each other better, the kindness of his sister and the dedication of his dads help their bond grow. Authored by Sarah S. Brannen and gorgeously illustrated by Forrest Burdett, this sweet book celebrates gay parents, adoption, kindness, love, and the power of family. Published in partnership with media advocacy organization GLAAD, this empowering book positively represents LGBTQ families. Original Title: Miles Comes Home

Miles wakes up on his adoption day feeling excited, nervous, and even a little sad, but when his supportive new dads, pick him up from his foster home they bring warmth and understanding. This is a joyful and heartwarming celebration of LGBTQ families, adoption, kindness, and love. Miles wakes up on his adoption day with butterflies in his tummy. He''s excited, but also nervous and a little scared. His new new dads, Teddy and David, bring tender support, and waiting at home is his new big sister Michelle. She can''t wait to show Miles his room, take him ice skating, and share all the amazing joy that make their family great. Love takes time, but as they get to know each other better, the kindness of his sister and the dedication of his dads help their bond grow. Authored by Sarah S. Brannen and gorgeously illustrated by Forrest Burdett, this sweet book celebrates gay parents and the power of family. Published in partnership with media advocacy organization GLAAD, this empowering book positively represents LGBTQ families.

See below for English description. Lorsque l''oncle préféré de Chloé annonce qu''il va bientôt se marier avec son copain Jamie, tout le monde est enthousiaste, sauf Chloé. Et si son oncle Benji n''avait plus le temps de s''amuser avec elle? Sentant son inquiétude, Benji et Jamie font vivre à Chloé une journée inoubliable et lui montrent qu''au lieu de perdre un oncle, elle en gagnera un nouveau. Une histoire chaleureuse et valorisante qui célèbre la famille et le mariage homosexuel. When Uncle Benji announces that he''s marrying his boyfriend Jamie, Chloé is worried that he won''t have as much time to spend with her. Sensing her worry, Benji and Jamie take Chloé out on a special day out and show her that rather than losing an uncle, she''ll be gaining a new one. A warm and affirming story that celebrates family and same-sex marriage. Original title: Uncle Bobby''s Wedding

A seagull and a crab find friendship and compromise in this sweet and humorous story about the meaning of perfection. The sky is blue, the sun is warm, the breeze is cool--it''s a perfect day for Seagull, perched on a rock in the sea. That is, until crabby Crab comes along and points out all of the day''s flaws! There''s a cloud in the sky, a smelly boat in the distance, and the rock that they''re sitting on is covered in barnacles. In this sweet and funny story about finding happiness amidst flaws, Seagull and Crab learn that nothing is more perfect than spending time with friends. Praise for A Perfect Day: "This stand-out is the rare picture-story book that develops distinct characters, creates dramatic tension, and then resolves the story beautifully, all in less than 100 words. Bravo!" --The Providence Journal "A sweet, simple friendship story buoyed by sophisticated art." --Kirkus Reviews "A timeless tale of embracing friendship among differing points of view. Great for storytime or one-on-one sharing, this humorous title will appeal to both young audiences and adults." --SLJ "A simple story perfect for very young listeners." --Booklist

With one of his shoes untied, and all of the animals too scared to help, what''s Bear going to do? The surprisingly clever answer will make kids -- and parents -- laugh. A perfect read-aloud. A lumbering little polar bear has one shoe untied, and he needs some help! Sadly for him, though, the other animals are all too scared of him: the lemmings, rabbits, and seals all run away as he approaches them for assistance. What''s Bear going to do? Luckily, two plucky birds are more than happy to help out and offer advice -- though probably not quite in the way that readers anticipate. In this sweet and funny book about asking for help (and receiving it), expectations are flipped in a simple but clever way. Praise for Bear Needs Help: A Junior Library Guild selection! "Laced with humor and . . . decipherable in more ways than one." --Kirkus Reviews "The silliness will likely win the day and earn a few giggles . . . Use this to bring some surprising goofiness to a bear-themed or winter-themed storytime." --BCCB

AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Hear the story come to life as you read along in your own book.