New Releases by Suzanne Francis

“Eureka! This year Christmas will be ours!” Relive Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in this storybook retelling featuring a memorable moving picture cover. After another successful holiday in Halloween Town, the Pumpkin King Jack Skellington still feels there is something missing in his life. But when Jack stumbles on Christmas Town and wants to take over the holiday, his friend Sally the rag doll has a vision that his plan will go terribly wrong. Jack doesn’t listen, and they must race to save Christmas before it’s too late. Relive Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in this storybook retelling full of classic movie moments and featuring a unique moving picture cover.

Relive the magic of Spellbound in this Deluxe Junior Novelization! With 8 pages of images from the film and an included poster, this book is perfect for any new reader. Spellbound follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria, who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters. Spellbound is directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) with original score from EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and lyrics by Glenn Slater (Tangled). A Netflix Film from Skydance Animation, Spellbound boasts an all-star voice cast led by Rachel Zegler, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, with Javier Bardem, and Nicole Kidman. Spellbound will premiere globally on Netflix on November 22, 2024.

Relive the magic of Spellbound in this illustrated storybook! With an included projector and 5 disks with 20 additional images, this book is full of nonstop fun! Spellbound follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria, who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters. Spellbound is directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) with original score from EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and lyrics by Glenn Slater (Tangled). A Netflix Film from Skydance Animation, Spellbound boasts an all-star voice cast led by Rachel Zegler, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, with Javier Bardem, and Nicole Kidman. Spellbound will premiere globally on Netflix on November 22, 2024.

Relive the magic of Wish in this exciting storybook that includes a handheld movie projector and 5 discs with 20 additional images. Asha and her goat friend, Valentino, live in the Kingdom of Wishes, where anything is possible and wishes really can come true. But when Asha discovers the truth about King Magnifico, she and her friends—new and old—must do whatever they can to protect the wishes. Young readers will love reliving the magic of Disney Animation Studios’ Wish in this interactive storybook with a projector and 5 disks with 20 additional images!

Traditional Chinese edition of Disney Princess Beginnings: Moana''s Big Leap

Join Elsa, Anna, and Olaf as they learn how to stay close with loved ones even when they are far away.

"This Disney Moana Step into Reading collection features five Step 2 and Step 3 leveled reader stories in one book: Moana''s New Friend, Moana and Pua, Moana Finds the Way, Pua and Heihei, and Quest for the Heart."--Provided by publisher.

Between 1939 and 1947, the Caribbean island of Jamaica - then a British colony - was haven or detention centre for thousands of displaced Europeans; an often under-recognized contribution to the Allied war effort. A civilian camp accommodated evacuees from Gibraltar and, belatedly, provided sanctuary for groups of mainly Jewish refugees. Others who had fled Europe ahead of looming fascist threats would be interned in military detention camps whose populations were swollen by German and Italian civilians from several British West African colonies, co-mingled for convenience with hundreds of German and Italian merchant mariners captured at sea during the early months of the war. World War II Camps in Jamaica disentangles the conditions under which these various populations were held, drawing on primary records, personal accounts and media coverage; noting differences and similarities in their management; considering the camps and their populations within the local context; and considering the extent of interface and interaction that ensued despite official efforts to keep the incoming populations separate and transitory.

When Woody and Buzz Lightyear are lost on the way to Pizza Planet, the two toys embark on the adventure of a lifetime to reunite with Andy in this beautiful die-cut storybook! When Andy gets a brand new toy, Woody and his friends aren’t sure what to expect. Then, they meet Buzz Lightyear. Convinced he is a real Space Ranger, Buzz must adjust to life as one of Andy’s toys while Woody struggles to come to terms with no longer being the favorite toy. But when Buzz and Woody are lost, they must work together to make it back to Andy’s house before he moves. Young readers will enjoy reliving Buzz and Woody''s playful adventures in this beautiful hardcover collectible that is sure to become a family favorite!

Fans of the new Disney Pixar film Turning Red will enjoy reliving Mei Lee''s adventures in this hardcover book that comes with two friendship bracelets. In Turning Red, Mei Lee is a confident, dorky thirteen-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. And as if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren’t enough, whenever she gets too excited (which for a teenager is practically ALWAYS), she “poofs” into a giant red panda! Turning Red is directed by Academy Award-winner Domee Shi (Pixar short Bao), produced by Lindsey Collins and coming to theaters in Spring, 2022.

This full-color storybook about family game night stars Anna, Elsa, and Olaf from Disney Frozen and Frozen 2! Includes a card game! It''s family game night in Arendelle castle, but Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven can''t decide what to play! Join your favorite Disney Frozen and Frozen 2 friends in this funny story as they try out all sorts of games, complete with a card game to play at your next family game night! Great for both game time and story time, this book will delight girls and boys ages 3 to 7.

Kids will love the disks and hand-held projector in this Movie Theater Storybook that features the new Disney Pixar film, Luca. Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s original feature film “Luca” is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface. u200bDirected by Academy Award nominee Enrico Casarosa (“La Luna”) and produced by Andrea Warren (“Lava,” “Cars 3”), “Luca” opens in theaters June 18, 2021.

Walt Disney Animation Studios'' fantasy-action-adventure, Raya and the Last Dragon, introduces Raya, a lone warrior from the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra who teams up with a crew of misfits in her quest to find the last dragon and bring light and unity back to their world.

Explore the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra with Raya, Sisu, and all of their friends in their quest to bring hope and unity back to the world. Includes die-cut magnets to use on magnetic pages.

Discover the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra and follow Raya as she teams up with a crew of misfits in her quest to find the Last Dragon in this fun, interactive format with a handheld projector revealing 20 images. Discover the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra with our best-selling Movie Theater format. Children will love using the included handheld slide projector with five interchangeable slides of 20 spectacular images to follow Raya as she teams up with a crew of misfits in her quest to find the Last Dragon. Golden Globe Award winner Awkwafina lends her unique voice to Sisu, the Last Dragon, who was left to protect the world against dark forces. Exploring themes of community and hope, and inspired by the beautiful and diverse cultures of Southeast Asia, the exciting action-adventure Raya and the Last Dragon opens in U.S. theaters on March 5, 2021.

Awkwafina lends her voice to Sisu, the Last Dragon, who was left on Earth in case dark forces return to the world, and Cassie Steele voices the lead character, Raya. Exploring themes of community and hope, and inspired by the beautiful and diverse cu

What happened before Olaf met Anna and Kristoff in Disney''s Frozen? This full-color storybook based on the all-new Disney+ short Once Upon a Snowman tells the whimsical untold story of Olaf''s first moments from the time Elsa created him up until the moment we met him in Frozen.

Explore the North with Elsa, Anna, and all of their friends in this book with more than 50 flaps! Your favorite Frozen friends are back and ready to explore everything the North has to offer! Join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven as they search for reindeer hiding in the Enchanted Forest, relive their favorite memories in Ahtohallan, and more. Packed with surprises under the flaps and interactive activities, this book is perfect for little explorers!

Join Elsa, Anna, and all their friends for a day of play in the Enchanted Forest in this hardcover storybook with snow globe included! The fun never stops in the Enchanted Forest! Join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and the spirits of nature as they reunite for a day of fun and games. And then bring the story to life with the magical leaf globe! Put an image of Olaf in the globe and shake it up to see the leaves swirl around him. With 14 images to put into the globe, this book is sure to provide hours of non-stop fun!

Bruni, the Fire Spirit, loves snow. When he see his now friend Olaf wandering around the Enchanted Forest, he can''t help but follow, Between drawing pictures, having story time, and playing in a meadow, Bruni''s Big Adventure is sure to delight Frozen fans of all ages.

This hardcover deluxe junior novelization retells the exciting story of Disney/Pixar Onward--in theaters March 6, 2020 Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney/Pixar''s Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there. The voice cast includes Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy), Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Homecoming), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep), and Octavia Spencer (The Shape of Water). Directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Rae, the team behind 2013''s Monsters University, Onward is slated to release in theaters on March 6, 2020. This hardcover deluxe junior novelization based on Disney/Pixar Onward is perfect for girls and boys ages 8 to 12.

This paperback junior novelization retells and expands upon the exciting story of Disney/Pixar''s Onward--now streaming on Disney+! Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar''s Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers, Barley (voice of Chris Pratt) and Ian (voice of Tom Holland), who embark on an extraordinary quest to spend a day with their late dad. Along the way, they meet The Manticore (voice of Octavia Spencer) who later teams up with their mom, Laurel (voice of Julia Louis-Dreyfus), to find them before they unleash a dangerous curse. Brought to you by the team behind 2013''s Monsters University, Onward is now streaming on Disney+. This digest junior novelization based on Disney and Pixar''s Onward is perfect for girls and boys ages 8 to 12.

Disney/Pixar''s Toy Story 4 opened a new chapter in the lives of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the Toy Story gang, including introducing them to some brand-new toys. This original story will feature two of the breakout stars from Toy Story 4,

Follow fan-favorite Toy Story characters in this unique format that includes inspirational and hilarious words of wisdom from beloved Toy Story characters old and new!

There are few characters with the singular, magnetic draw of Aladdin''s singing, dancing, joke-cracking Genie. With gorgeous stylized artwork and a fun, charming story about Genie''s powers and his friendship with Aladdin, this enchanting picture book is the perfect companion for any Aladdin fan who''s ever dreamt of having a friend like Genie.

A collection of stories featuring Disney animal favorites, including Dumbo, Thumper, Simba, and Winnie the Pooh.

"Going to infinity and beyond. Woody is jealous when Andy gets a new favourite toy-Buzz Lightyear, the space ranger! Will his jealousy upset the gang, or can Woody become friends with the newcomer?"--Toy story book back cover.