New Releases by Shannon Hale

From bestselling and award-winning superstar duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes a delightful kitty and unicorn picture book that celebrates the magic of friendship--now including an exclusive Kitty backpack pull in an all-new deluxe gift box! A New York Times bestseller! "[Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn] has a big heart." --New York Times Kitty thinks she might be a unicorn. She feels so perfectly unicorn-y! "Neigh!" says Kitty. But when Unicorn clop clop clops over, sweeping his magnificent tail and neighing a mighty neigh, Kitty feels no bigger than a ball of lint. Can this unlikely pair embrace who they are and truly see each other? In this deluxe gift box that includes the original beloved book plus an exclusive Kitty backpack pull, the bestselling team of Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham put their horns together for the most heart-bursting, tail-twitching, fuzzy-feeling, perfectly unicorn-y story imaginable. Also available in hardcover: Holly Jolly Kitty-Corn Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn Party-Hearty Kitty-Corn Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn Available in board book: Kitty-Corn Club: Things That Go Kitty-Corn Club: Parts of Us

Return to Austenland at Christmastime in this delightfully charming romance by bestselling author Shannon Hale.

Who says princesses can’t wear black? Three adventures in the New York Times best-selling series in one irresistible package. Fans of princesses and superheroes, rejoice! Humorous and action-packed, these early chapter books introducing Princess Magnolia and her monster-fighting alter-ego, the Princess in Black, written by Shannon and Dean Hale and illustrated by LeUyen Pham, are a hit with young readers. Look out for inconvenient monster alarms, royal birthday parties, and a case of monstrous cuteness. Included are: The Princess in Black The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde

The Princess in Black and her friends are enjoying a day of sun and sea on Princess Sneezewort''s royal boat when a real, live mermaid princess emerges from the waves! Eeeeeee! Princess Posy needs their help protecting her very cute sea goats from being eaten by a very greedy kraken. But the princesses and the Goat Avenger quickly realize that fighting underwater can be tough for land dwellers, and only the mermaid Princess Posy can save the day. Can the masked heroes help her learn that being a princess means more than just being nice--it means speaking up? An ode to using your voice (along with a kelp-tree swing or two), this newest installment in the New York Times best-selling series is a splish-splashing good time

From the bestselling Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, comes another heartwarming and hilarious Kitty and Unicorn story about feeling like a "third wheel"--and the enduring magic of true friendship Kitty has a grand idea. "Let''s throw a kitty-corn party!" But when newcomer Puppy messes up Kitty''s perfectly laid plans and steals Unicorn''s attention and affection, Kitty is NOT pleased. When jealousy takes hold, can Unicorn help Kitty see that nothing will ever threaten a friendship as strong as theirs? The magical, bestselling team of Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham reunite for another heart-bursting story featuring an utterly adorable kitty-corn pair--plus Puppy, too! ARF!--reassuring readers that true friends never run out of love for each other.

This positively delightful kitty and unicorn picture-book story celebrates the magic of friendship—and the beauty of imperfection. The magical, bestselling team of Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham put their horns together for a heart-bursting story featuring an utterly adorable kitty-corn pair, showing readers that it’s OK to embrace our flaws and share the messy parts of ourselves. Unicorn is perfect. Everybody thinks so. He yearns to look the way everyone thinks he should. But when a fumble makes Unicorn feel like a big, ugly goof, he can’t help but wonder: if he’s not absolutely perfect and majestic all the time, will Kitty even want to be his best friend anymore? The New York Times bestselling and award-winning superstar duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, creators of Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn, create bright, relatable stories that kids love.

The Princess in Black, the Goat Avenger, and more masked heroes and their trusty companions pool their talents together to vanquish a monstrous stink. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

Following up their mega-bestselling Real Friends and Best Friends graphic memoirs, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with Friends Forever, a story about learning to love yourself exactly as you are. ● Over 2 million copies of the Real Friends series sold! ● Shannon is in eighth grade, and life is more complicated than ever. Everything keeps changing, her classmates are starting to date each other (but nobody wants to date her!), and no matter how hard she tries, Shannon can never seem to just be happy. As she works through her insecurities and undiagnosed depression, she worries about disappointing all the people who care about her. Is something wrong with her? Can she be the person everyone expects her to be? And who does she actually want to be? With their signature humor, warmth, and insight, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham have crafted another incredible love letter to their younger selves and to readers everywhere, a reminder to us all that we are enough.

With a noisy giant crashing around the kingdom, the Princess in Black uses the Sparkle Signal to call ALL her heroic friends together—for the biggest adventure yet. The Princess in Black is ready for her snowy playdate with the Goat Avenger and the Princess in Blankets. It’s a perfect day to build snow monsters and battle them for practice. But just when they’re about to wage battle, a huge foot smashes their snow monster. “SQUASHY!” It’s a giant, and it’s smashing everything in its path! The giant is too strong for the three friends, so the Princess in Blankets has an idea: it’s time to light the Sparkle Signal and summon help. With a rising crescendo of a plot and a delightfully surprising ending, the latest adventure in the New York Times best-selling series features all the Princess in Black’s friends as heroes for the first time.

From Shannon Hale, bestselling author of Austenland, comes Kind of a Big Deal: a story that will suck you in—literally. “So many strange and wonderful things happen at every twist and turn, you''ll be happy to wander with Josie . . . Each book she descends into seems to teach her something, and even if it''s not obvious where the story is going, we''re in it for the long haul.” —NPR There''s nothing worse than peaking in high school. Nobody knows that better than Josie Pie. She was kind of a big deal—she dropped out of high school to be a star! But the bigger you are, the harder you fall. And Josie fell. Hard. Ouch. Broadway dream: dead. Meanwhile, her life keeps imploding. Best friend: distant. Boyfriend: busy. Mom: not playing with a full deck? Desperate to escape, Josie gets into reading. Literally. She reads a book and suddenly she''s inside it. And with each book, she’s a different character: a post-apocalyptic heroine, the lead in a YA rom-com, a 17th century wench in a corset. It’s alarming. But also . . . kind of amazing? It’s the perfect way to live out her fantasies. Book after book, Josie the failed star finds a new way to shine. But the longer she stays in a story, the harder it becomes to escape. Will Josie find a story so good that she just stays forever?

New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor–winning Shannon Hale''s beloved young adult fantasy series, The Books of Bayern, now together in an e-book bundle! Ani needs to embrace her gift before she can become queen. Enna learns how to control the flames before they consume her. Razo embarks on a special mission to save his kingdom. Rin leaves behind the forest she loves to find herself. Spun from a classic German fairy tale, master storyteller Shannon Hale weaves together a series that is equal parts fantastical and romantic, with unforgettable protagonists to root for at its center. Now all together in a single volume, readers will dive into a world of hidden magic, epic quests, and above all, friendship.

Princess Magnolia has a secret - she''s the Princess in Black and fights monsters! These humorous and action-packed chapter books are for readers who not only like their princesses prim and proper, but also dressed in black. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.

Noseholes and elephants! A pet-eating monster interrupts a perfect playdate with Princess Sneezewort. . . . But who is that new masked avenger? Princess Magnolia and Princess Sneezewort have plans . . . mysterious plans, like a princess playdate! They dress-up slam! They karaoke jam! But then a shout from outside Princess Sneezewort''s castle interrupts their fun. It’s a monster! This is a job for the Princess in Black. Yet when the Princess in Black gets there, she finds only a masked stranger and no monster in sight. But all is not as it seems! Action and humor abound in this ode to friendship that proves that when shape-shifting monsters intrude on your plans, two heroes are better than one.

Fourteen-year-old Doreen Green moved from sunny California to the suburbs of New Jersey. She must start at a new school, make new friends, and continue to hide her tail. Yep, Doreen has the powers of... a squirrel! After failing at several attempts t

A dangerous story is bubbling and almost all the Narrators are scared to tell it. Cracks in the World of Stories are spreading, and the ominous Shadow High is gaining power. Only one young, brave Narrator, Brooke Page, is ready to tell this tale. As the first cracks show, Frankie and Draculaura are accidentally transported to Ever After High, where they meet Raven Queen and Apple White. After the girls recover from the shock of learning that fairytales and monsters are real, they discover that the Evil Queen has escaped her mirror prison in search of the ultimate power, hidden in Shadow High. Frankie, Raven, Draculaura, Apple, and Brooke must stop the Evil Queen and save the World of Stories from the evil that lurks in Shadow High! ©2017 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.

This first book in award-winning, bestselling author Shannon Hale''s beloved Books of Bayern series returns with a gorgeous brand new cover.

This second book in award-winning, bestselling author Shannon Hale''s beloved Books of Bayern series returns with a gorgeous brand new cover.

It’s a case of monstrous cuteness in the third book of the New York Times best-selling series as the Princess in Black encounters a new challenge: a field overrun by adorable bunnies. Princess Magnolia and her unicorn, Frimplepants, are on their way to have brunch with Princess Sneezewort when Princess Magnolia’s glitter-stone ring rings. The monster alarm! After a quick change in the secret cave, Princess Magnolia and Frimplepants are transformed into the Princess in Black and her faithful pony, Blacky. But when they get to the goat pasture, all they can see is a field full of darling little bunnies. Where are the monsters? Are these bunnies as innocent as they appear?

"Fresh and funny." --New York Times Book Review Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends--and why it''s worth the journey. When best friends are not forever . . . Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were little. But one day, Adrienne starts hanging out with Jen, the most popular girl in class and the leader of a circle of friends called The Group. Everyone in The Group wants to be Jen''s #1, and some girls would do anything to stay on top . . . even if it means bullying others. Now every day is like a roller coaster for Shannon. Will she and Adrienne stay friends? Can she stand up for herself? And is she in The Group--or out? Parents Magazine Best Graphic Novel of 2017 A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017 A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017 A 2017 Booklist Youth Editors'' Choice A 2018 YALSA Great Graphic Novel

[#4] For a monster-battling princess a peaceful time away is hard to find.

Author Shannon Hale presents "Father Christmas, Tell Me What You See?" A beautiful picture book celebrating Christmas and meant for anyone who has ever delighted in the subtle softness of "Goodnight Moon" or the quiet beauty of "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" Sure to tug on the heart strings of children and adults alike.

A Newbery Honor Winner A New York Times Bestseller In this first book in New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale''s Princess Academy series, Miri finds herself a sudden participant in a contest to find the next princess of the realm. Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king''s priests have divined her village the home of the future princess. In a year''s time, the prince will choose his bride from among the village girls. The king''s ministers set up an academy on the mountain, and every teenage girl must attend and learn how to become a princess. Soon Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires. Winning the contest could give her everything she ever wanted--but it would mean leaving her home and family behind. Don''t miss any of these other books from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Hale: The Princess Academy trilogy Princess Academy Princess Academy: Palace of Stone Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters The Books of Bayern The Goose Girl Enna Burning River Secrets Forest Born Book of a Thousand Days Dangerous Graphic Novels with Dean Hale, illustrated by Nathan Hale Rapunzel''s Revenge Calamity Jack For Adults Austenland Midnight in Austenland The Actor and the Housewife

Read these exclusive introductions to all your favorite characters to find out what their lives are like at home! A new chapter is about to begin at Ever After High, and all the students are preparing to start their Legacy Year. In just a few weeks it will be Legacy Day when they will sign the Storybook of Legends and commit to live out their fairy-tale destiny, repeating the famous stories of their parents. This volume collects together for the first time 12 short tales, including five BRAND-NEW stories. For the first time, find out what Dexter and Darling Charming, Cedar Wood, Lizzie Hearts and Kitty Cheshire were doing just before school started. This collection also includes the stories of Apple White, Raven Queen, Madeline Hatter, Briar Beauty, Ashlynn Ella and Hunter Huntsman, and the fairy tale The Tale of Two Sisters, which were previously only available online. Don''t miss this Once Upon a Time special edition of enchanting stories by bestselling and Newbery honor-winning author Shannon Hale.

At Ever After High, everyone is expected to sign the Storybook of Legends, pledging to follow in their fairytale parent''s footsteps. But when Raven Queen came along, things became fairy, fairy confusing. Now no one''s destiny is certain, not even for the most royal of them all, Apple White. When a mysterious being from Wonderland begins to infect Ever After High with a strange magic, everything goes topsy-turvy. The students transform into animals and objects, palace mice talk, and the beautiful green grounds on campus fade to black-and-white. Lizzie Hearts, Wonderland''s future queen, Cedar Wood, daughter of Pinocchio, and Madeline Hatter, heir to the Mad Hatter''s Hat and Tea Shoppe, seem to be the only ones who haven''t completely lost their heads. It''s up to them to save their best friends forever after from a curse that threatens to give their school-and their lives-a very unhappy ending. Don''t miss Book #1, Ever After High: Storybook of Legends and Book #2, Ever After High: The Unfairest of Them All!

Just thinking about dinosaurs is enough to make your imagination run wild. Join us for a journey of 100 million years--a journey from the Triassic to the Jurassic--where you’ll encounter dinosaurs from all around the world. Complete with fun facts and designed with young children in mind, this book is filled with bright, colorful illustrations and clearly written text. The Wonderful World Discoveries Series teaches children about our natural world. Books in the series are designed to meet specific early learning and school curriculum objectives.

Author Shannon Hale presents "Tell Me What You Love?" This sequel to her stunningly beautiful "Tell Me What You See?" is perfect Valentine''s Day or any day reading. A gorgeous picture book for anyone who has ever delighted in the subtle softness of "Goodnight Moon" or the quiet beauty of "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" Sure to tug on the heart strings of children and adults alike, this book is absolutely beautiful to behold.

It''s the aftermath of Legacy Day, the day when the students at Ever After High are supposed to pledge to follow in their fairytale parents'' footsteps, and everyone is in a huff and a puff! Raven Queen, daughter of the Evil Queen, has refused to sign the Storybook of Legends, rejecting her story - and putting everyone else''s in jeopardy. The Royal Apple White doesn''t want to think Raven is being a rebellious pain, but Raven''s choice means Apple might never get the poisoned apple, Prince Charming, and a kingdom to rule. Behind Apple stands the Royals, those who want to play by the book and embrace their stories. The Rebels, supporters of Raven, believe in breaking free from destiny and writing their own stories. But when the chaos and rivalry land wonderlandiful Madeline Hatter in trouble, Raven and Apple must bring the Royals and the Rebels together to shut the book on their feud before it threatens to end all of their Happily Ever Afters once and for all. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...Who''s the Unfairest of Them All? Don''t miss the first book, Ever After High: The Storybook of Legends!

Other Worlds, the fourth volume in Jon Scieszka’s Guys Read anthology series for tween boys, features ten thrilling new tales of science fiction and fantasy from some of the biggest names in children’s literature. Prepare yourself for ten trips into the unknown, as ten of your favorite writers—Rick Riordan, who has written an all-new and exclusive Percy Jackson tale, Tom Angleberger of Origami Yoda fame, Newbery medalist Rebecca Stead, Shannon Hale, D. J. MacHale, Eric Nylund, Kenneth Oppel, Neal Shusterman, Shaun Tan, and none other than the late Ray Bradbury—spin tales of fantasy and science fiction the likes of which you have never imagined. Compiled by National Ambassador for Children’s Literature (and Secret Ambassador for the Intergalactic Alliance) Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Other Worlds is sure to boldly take you where no reader has gone before.

This long-awaited follow-up to Newbery Honor winner Princess Academy hit the New York Times bestseller list in the first week of US publication. A rich and compelling fantasy about one girl''s journey to discover where her home and heart truly belong in a divided world is reminiscent of the best writing by authors like Eva Ibbotson and Cornelia Funke. With a chance to study at the university and live at the Queen''s Castle, Miri leaves village life and is thrust into the bustling chaos of the city. Her best friend, Britta, has been chosen by the Prince of Asland to be his bride, and the royal wedding is fast approaching. But helping Britta prepare for her future is not an easy task. When Miri discovers a secret plot against the royal court - which is motivated by good - she feels torn. Will she choose loyalty to the princess, or reform for the people? As Miri struggles to resolve this dilemma in her own mind, her heart is suffering: an old love comforts her; a new crush consumes her; she yearns for her homeland. Can Miri find her way in this new place, or will she be considered a traitor? The fate of the kingdom is at stake.

Charlotte Kinder is in need of true escape when she heads from Ohio to Pembrook Park, a Jane Austen-themed retreat in the British countryside. But as it turns out, this vacation is no time to relax. Hearts are racing and stomachs fluttering in a tangle of intrigues - real and pretend, sinister and romantic - increasingly tough to sort out. It''s midnight in Austenland, and Charlotte is about to prove herself a heroine worthy of Austen herself.