Books published by Abrams

This picture book about a child with a broken leg explores the role of courage and patience in the healing process¿both inside and outLulüs leg is broken, but she¿s OK. Bonnie Bear has a matching yellow cast. Her sympathy trove has new books, sweet cards, and pretty daisies. She finds new ways to do ordinary things¿like taking a bath or wearing her favorite pants. As time wears on, the newness of the cast wears off and the weariness sets in. Lulu grows bored and grumpy by day. Her cast becomes itchy and twitchy at night. Eventually, it¿s time to get the cast off, but Lulüs not ready. What if her leg can¿t do all of the things it used to do? What if it breaks again? A visit from Grandpa, a well-timed letter, and the power of healing help get Lulu back on her feet.

BIG BOOK: A major work of scholarship more than two decades in the making.PERFECT AUTHOR: Johnson is the founder of the Black Fives Foundation, which is dedicated to researching, preserving, and honoring the pre¿NBA history of African Americans in basketball.EXTRAORDINARY CONNECTIONS: We expect an introduction from a star player, support from the NBA, the NBA Players Association, and the Basketball Hall of Fame. Throughout his career, Johnson has worked at the NBA Properties and Nike, and he recently signed a deal with a major brand for apparel and shoes featuring logos of the Black Fives¿ teams.EXPERIENCED WRITER: Johnson has lectured widely on his work, and has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, and Slate, and on programs such as Fox Sports, NPR, ESPN, NBA TV, Turner Broadcasting, and more.

CLASSIC CREATORS: This collection of eight interconnected morality tales showcases the work of legendary authors Steven Barnes and Charles Johnson.INSPIRED BY TIMELESS LITERATURE: Draws heavily from pop culture, but also gives a nod to classic literature such as The Arabian Nights and The Canterbury Tales.SCIENCE FICTION POPULARITY: Science fiction is still a dominant genre of literature in our pop culture landscape, with works like Jordan Peele¿s series Lovecraft Country and Denis Villeneuve¿s upcoming Dune.

An innovative picture book biography about an unsung hero of early animationLotte Reiniger (1899¿1981) was a German film director and animator best known for The Adventures of Prince Achmed, which was released in 1926 and is the oldest surviving animated movie. (It came out a full 11 years before Disney¿s Snow White!) As a little kid, Reiniger loved reading fairytales and fell in love with puppetry. At school, she learned about paperschnitte, or papercuts, which helped her create her signature style of silhouettes. She grew up to make more than 40 films throughout her long career, most of which were fairytales that used her stop-film animation technique of hand-cut silhouettes. Reiniger is now seen as the foremost pioneer of silhouette animation and the inventor of an early form of the multiplane camera. With art inspired by Reiniger¿s cut-paper style and a text that uses a fairytale motif that mimics her movies, Out of the Shadows is a sweeping tribute to one of most important figures of animation, whose influence still resonates today.

Meet the worldΓÇÖs greatest heroes, as drawn by the worldΓÇÖs greatest creatorsAn introduction to Doctor Strange for the youngest superfansΓÇöfeaturing art by legendary artist Steve Ditko! Power into action with Stephen Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme and EarthΓÇÖs best line of defense against mystical threats! Learn all about his abilities, skills, and friends in this bright and bold board book, with art from the classic comics. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds make for a fun-filled read perfect for the youngest kids and longtime Marvel fans alike.

A new addition to the Questioneers series, a full-color nonfiction early reader series based on the new Ada Twist, Scientist Netflix series!Why do airplanes look the way they do? Why can¿t birds fly when they¿re first born? And why do some paper planes fly farther than others?Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Discover everything there is to know about flight from Ada Twist, Scientist¿from information about creatures that fly, to the history of aircrafts, to modern technology that allows us to soar through the air faster than ever!Based on the bestselling series and the new Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow!

An interactive gift book that transforms into an exciting scene featuring the most iconic women of MarvelYou can beat the odds like Black Widow. You can study the world like Shuri. You can carve your path through the sky like Captain Marvel.This fun, interactive book brings some of your favorite women of Marvel to life¿¿from Scarlet Witch to Ghost-Spider to Storm, and more! Each spread includes a simple message, fun facts, and a beloved hero that readers can move and fold up. When you take the book jacket off and pop up the characters on each page, you can display a dynamic scene showcasing the ultimate Super Hero team. Innovative and boldly designed, this is the perfect gift for Marvel fans of all ages!

A hilarious and wacky graphic novel for the youngest readers about navigating friendships¿and the playgroundThe slide. The swings. The monkey bars. The seesaw.Tuna, Noodle, and Margo each head for their favorite spots, like always. But today, there is a bear on the slide, and¿gasp!¿they won¿t come down.Together, this ragtag group of pals must tackle the playground, navigate friendships old and new, make it through bizarre mishaps, and sometimes get a little . . . kooky.Featuring comic-style illustrations full of color, zany humor, and memorable characters, this young graphic novel reminds new readers that any day spent with friends is a great day¿and a learning experience!

A child, mother, and grandmother travel all the way to the end of the earth in this picture book that celebrates multigenerational love¿perfect for fans of Drawn Together and Alma.¿I want to see what¿s at the end of the earth!¿Sejal, Mommy, and Pati travel together to the southern tip of India. Along the way, they share meals, visit markets, and catch up with old friends. For Pati, the trip retraces spaces she knows well. For Mommy, it¿s a return to the place she grew up. For Sejal, it¿s a discovery of new sights and sounds. The family finds their way to Kanyakumari, where three oceans meet, and delight in making it to the end of the earth together. This own voices picture book celebrates the beauty of India and the enduring love of family.

A vibrant, unconventional, highly opinionated guide to the triumphs, joys, struggles, and heartbreaks of the modern era of the game, for every obsessive basketball fan who loves to hate hot takesThe Joy of Basketball celebrates the meteoric rise of basketball over the last quarter century by ignoring the bland, traditionalist binary of wins or losses. Instead, the book's focus is on everything else. Using text, charts, and illustrations that upend conventional jock wisdom, the book details the most incredible players in history, draft flops, long-limbed oddballs, superteams, the international talent wave, brawls, scandals, the rapid evolution of contemporary gameplay, coaching, fashion, crime, positional erosion, tragic tales, memes, and the sacred Kardashian Blessing. Bouncing between witty graphics and keen sociopolitical observations, The Joy of Basketball is a subversive sports manifesto camouflaged as a colorful reference book for your coffee table.