Jen Taylor – illustratör

Celebrate the iconic 1980s sitcom with this love-themed book that fans will want to share with the youngest readers on Valentine's Day and all year round!It's almost dinner time and Ma has a surprise. She's taking Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose to a restaurant! When Dorothy asks if there's a special reason, Ma simply says, "Because I love you, pussycat." The girls have a lot of follow-up questions. Does Ma love Dorothy as much as Rose loves animals? As much as Blanche loves being fancy? Ma's answer is always yes. But how will Dorothy show how much she loves Ma? Luckily, a mishap at dinner gives Dorothy a wonderfully sweet idea!Illustrated with bright and charming art, full of Easter eggs and nods to memorable show gags-from Fernando the Teddy Bear to Mr. Ha Ha's Hot Dog Hacienda-Love is Golden will simultaneously delight kids AND adults.ALSO AVAILABLE: The Golden Girls: Goodnight, Girls

Introducing a witty and macabre new fantasy trilogy.There''s little joy left in the kingdom of Caux: the evil King Nightshade rules with terrible tyranny and the law of the land is poison or be poisoned. Worse, eleven-year-old Ivy’s uncle, a famous healer, has disappeared, and Ivy sets out to find him, joined by a young taster named Rowan. But these are corrupt times, and the children—enemies of the realm—are not alone. What exactly do Ivy and Rowan’s pursuers want? Is it Ivy’s prized red bettle, which, unlike any other gemstone in Caux, appears—impossibly—to be hollow? Is it the elixir she concocted—the one with the mysterious healing powers? Or could it be Ivy herself? Told with wry humor, The Hollow Bettle is the first installment in the Poisons of Caux trilogy, an astonishing tale of herbs and magic, tasters and poisoners.From the Hardcover edition.

The Poisons of Caux, Book IIA macabre and funny fantasy trilogyAfter the perilous adventure of The Hollow Bettle (Book I), the dark reign of the Nightshades is over at last, and a new day has arrived in Caux, a land long ruled by poison and deceit. The ancient Prophecy-the coming of a Noble Child to cure the one, true King-has finally begun.But fear still grips the people of Caux, for they live in the shadow of the powerful, poisonous Tasters'' Guild. Sequestered high within its corrupt walls sits Vidal Verjouce, the Guild''s diabolical Director, his dark magic more potent than ever. Eleven-year-old Ivy, famed healer and Noble Child, and her friend and taster Rowan must venture inside the Guild itself if they are to find the door to their sister world, Pimcaux-and fulfill the Prophecy. But a deadly weed-once thought extinct-threatens their journey: scourge bracken, a plant dedicated to domination and destruction, also known, ominously, as Kingmaker. Who else has detected it? And will Ivy''s remarkable gift-her dominion over plants and nature-be enough to thwart it?Susannah Appelbaum''s imagination soars with poison inks, flower codes, catacombs, secret crypts, and sinister twists in this middle volume of the macabre and magical Poisons of Caux fantasy trilogy. From the Hardcover edition.

Only in Texas encourages readers to explore the highlights of the Lone Star State with this collectable title, filled with stunning sights, amazing facts and beautiful illustrations.*2024 June Franklin Naylor Award Winner*Feel that Texas pride with the second in a new state-by-state series. Only in Texas! showcases all that is great about the Lone Star State, from its big cities to the stunning natural beauty of its great deserts and the rich culture and history of the second-largest state in the U.S.A!The book takes readers on a trip to all the highlights of the great state... keeping it weird in Austin, reaching for the stars in Houston, and feeling history come alive in San Antonio. A timeline reveals this historic border state's rich and varied history, and accessible and informative text brings this whistlestop tour to life, transporting young readers on a wild journey.Beautiful landscape illustrations capture the vast natural riches of the Lone Star State, including Big Bend National Park, Rio Grande and South Padre Island, while fact boxes and pull-out spot artworks cover fun Texas facts. Locations also include: Dallas, El Paso, Texas Hill Country, Guadeloupe Mountains, Piney Woods and Galveston, and many, many more!Each book in this state-by state subseries will cover the following areas:Historical facts, events and figures figures, Cultural landmarks, Geology and landscapes, Artistic and cultural traditions, Cuisine, traditional foods and products.Get ready for a whirlwind tour around the great state of Texas in this fun interactive title!The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life.Also available from the series: 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America, Only in America Activity Book, Only in California, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, and The 50 States.

Pack your bags and grab your gear: you're going to Ninja Camp! Listen closely to the ninja master, who will teach you everything you need to know to become a ninja warrior-but it won't be easy. You'll have to be sly and swift, strong and speedy, and only then will you become a Ninja of the Night!This fun and energetic book will delight and entertain kids and parents alike with its clever, rhyming verse and action-packed depictions of the coolest camp around. For fans of Ninja Red Riding Hood who are looking for a lesson in teamwork and cool stealth skills

Discover the joy of building, creating, and exploring with every letter!From arc welder to drill to yardsaw and everything in between, this vibrant alphabet book invites curious kids and families to explore the fascinating world of power tools. Each page features cheerful illustrations and playful explanations, turning every tool into a friendly companion ready for a building adventure. Whether it's learning how a chainsaw can carve ice sculptures or understanding the importance of safety gear, readers are encouraged to dream big, use their imagination, and develop a can-do attitude. Perfect for little makers and future engineers, this book sparks curiosity and confidence, reminding kids that with the right gear and a little creativity, anything is possible.

It’s Flash’s first day on the job as a little fire engine—and it’s going to be a busy one! But Flash is ready to jump into action and save the day. The only problem is, every time Flash tries to pitch in, he is either too little or too late to help out. What if no one needs him? When a fire erupts in the middle of town, it looks like Flash might be the only one available to help. Does he have what it takes to save the day?

As night falls on the farm, join Tractor and his friends as they kick-up their wheels for a farm-wide hoedown! Children will love to see their favorite farm equipment come to life in this clever rhyming story with a musical twist. From the crickets and frogs, to the cats and dogs—everyone is invited to the barnyard hoedown! With banjos strumming and accordions humming, the big farm machines can’t help but dance the night away! Children will delight in the late-night rhythmic antics of their beloved farm machines, like the plow who loves to polka and the tractor doing a jig. Tractor Dance is a warm and light-hearted story that merges the worlds of farm equipment and music and dance. Charming illustrations infuse delightful personalities in every baler, combine and backhoe. The story offers a new and refreshing angle to these big machines that spawn so much curiosity and interest in young children. It’s a story both parents and children will reach for again and again—cozying up together for a short bedtime story and tuning in to their favorite farm machine melody.

A family slowly drives around their town to lull their baby to sleep. They pass by neighbours walking their dogs, bakers closing their shops, and carnivals turning on the lights as the day comes to an end.Lyrical and sweet, this story is the perfect read for bedtime!