Dagmar Smith – illustratör

WATERCRESS gets an ecological twist in this celebration of honeybees, agriculture, family, and—above all—kid power in the latest addition to Disney Planet Possible Books.An eighteen-wheeler rumbles to life in Florida, loaded with more than four hundred beehives. Destination? The almond orchards of California, where millions of blossoms are waiting.Seven-year-old Joey J isn't just along for the ride. She's got work to do. With Uncle Mike and expert driver José, she races through pit stops to keep the bees from flying away, keeps them cool under the blazing sun, and holds her breath at the final inspection site.Because Joey J knows one thing for sure: These bees matter. They're part of an expansive network of commercial honeybees crisscrossing the country to pollinate food for people all over the world.After four long days, the team arrives at the orchards. As her bees fill the sky, Joey J can't help but wonder—do they have any idea how important they are?With the lyricism and family relationships of favorites like WATERCRESS, this stunning debut sheds light on a little-known piece of our world’s food supply and celebrates the magnificent honeybee.

A BRAND NEW, FULL COLOR MAGIC TREE HOUSE ADVENTURE in the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time! Jack and Annie are just regular kids . . . who have a magic tree house that whisks them through time and all over the world. But the magic is in danger! To save it, they must gather history's heroes, like famous fossil hunter Mary Anning, to save the wonder of curiosity and courage . . . before all hope is lost.THREE ORDINARY KIDS.A DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM. IMPORTANT ANCIENT SECRETS. Time-traveling siblings Jack and Annie are on the hunt for a hero from history who can inspire the youth of Camelot. The magic tree house has whisked them back in time to 1812 . . . . where they've landed on a crumbling cliffside in the middle of a thunderstorm! They're rescued from danger by an inspiring young fossil hunter, Mary Anning. She is strong, hopeful, and friendly. To assist them on their quest, Mary promises to help Jack and Annie find a great explorer. But Mary's just a kid and her family is very, very poor. Can she really help them? And what is the great treasure she's hiding in her basement? A story about remaining hopeful in the face of great challenge, this newest Magic Tree House adventure shows how resilience, friendship, and following one's passion can change the world.