Books published by Andrews McMeel Publishing

The Art of Falling in Love Again is the highly anticipated second collection from poet and internet personality Franny Arrieta that speaks on heartbreak and resurfacing after pain with vulnerably and unbreakable hope. Franny Arrieta has made a name for herself as a poet and creator who speaks openly on the universal experiences of heartbreak and the courage it takes to love in a world of opposition. Relatable in its vulnerability, and guided by Franny's gentle and soothing words, The Art of Falling in Love Again takes readers on a deep dive into the struggles of falling in love again--with someone new and with yourself--and the rollercoaster of emotions we all face along the way from heartbreak to healing. The Art of Falling in Love Again is an earnest reminder that it's okay to not be okay after experiencing deep pain; It's okay to have a heart half full or not full at all; It's okay to feel completely broken and unrecognizable. And even if it feels like it never will, love will find you, and you will fall again.

Raegan Fordemwalt--poet and author of the runaway hit Lover Girl--is back with the highly anticipated follow-up collection of poetry and art, Prince of Hearts. Following the success of Lover Girl, Raegan Fordemwalt returns with Prince of Hearts. An indirect sequel to her bestselling debut, this all-new collection of art and poetry takes readers along the narrator's journey through abandonment and dismantled trust following the loss of significant relationships, both platonic and romantic. A far-too-relatable retelling of the courage required to survive young love, first heartbreaks, and your early-20s, Prince of Hearts is a look through both the rearview and the windshield along the journey to self-love.

Celebrate your faith and add more inspiration to your world with this beautiful collection of 600 uplifting faith-inspired stickers for crafters, scrapbookers, or anyone who just loves stickers. The back of an envelope that carries an encouraging card. A packed lunch that needs some extra punch. A journal capturing a faith journey. The mirror a daughter spends lots of time in front of. A go-everywhere drink tumbler or laptop. Stickers can pop up in many places reminding us of God's promises. This special collection pairs Scripture with thematically related stickers.

A beautiful and practical guide to calming anxiety and stress through spiritual practice by a leading Christian counselor. God desires for His children to live abundant, joyful lives. He is also a Healer when human anxieties get in the way of the good life He intends. In fact, He has provided many ways to harness calm even within the hustle and bustle of modern life. This workbook features simple exercises and action-oriented steps that incorporate solid mental health strategies with Christian teaching about God's provision and healing. The book guides you through: Gratitude practices Finding calm in God's creation Taking honest feelings to God through connecting with Scripture, praying, and journaling Letting go of what we can't control and surrendering to God

In her debut collection of comics, artist and climate activist Madeleine Jubilee Saito offers a quietly radical message of hope. Framed as a letter in response to a loved one's pain, this series of ethereal vignettes takes readers on a journey from seemingly inescapable isolation and despair, through grief and rage, toward the hope of community and connection. Drawing on her faith as well as the traditions of climate and disability justice, Saito reminds readers that if we're going to challenge fossil fuel capitalism, we must first imagine what lies beyond it: The beauty and joy of a healed world.

Sometimes It's Heaven is an inspiring poetry collection from Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins. Written with the bold vulnerability that folk singer Judy Collins is best known for, Sometimes It's Heaven: Poems of Love, Loss, and Redemption is an timeless collection that reaches audiences right where they are. Throughout her six-decade long career, Judy Collins has encouraged audiences with sublime vocals, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism, this compilation of poetry captures the ethereal and inspiring nature of her artistry in an all-new way. Biographical and relatable, Sometimes It's Heaven is a must-read for fans of poetry and fans of Judy, old and new.

A bold new edition of the groundbreaking book by two of America's most prominent visual artists, James Gurney (Dinotopia, Color and Light), and Thomas Kinkade, freshly updated with a new introduction, archival photographs, and illuminating text to guide a new generation of illustrators. Since its release in 1982, The Artist's Guide to Sketching has become a classic art guide for students and laypeople around the world. The book includes instruction and artwork by James Gurney and Thomas Kinkade--two students who would go on to fame with Dinotopia (Gurney) and as the "Painter of Light" (Kinkade). This new edition restores the classic text with updated visuals and a special section chronicling the book's origins and the friendship, drawing on archives from Gurney and the Kinkade family estate. Chapters and topics include: Chapter 1: THE EXPERIENCE OF SKETCHING (Coping with the Weather, Sketching at Night, Sitting or Standing?, Dealing with Curious Spectators, Being Inconspicuous, At Home Amid the ElementsChapter 2: MATERIALS (Sketchbooks, Pencils, Pens, Markers, Wash and Drybrush, Sketchboxes and Carrying Cases, Experiencing Your Materials)Chapter 3: ACHIEVING ACCURACY: (When to Use an Underdrawing, How Much Underdrawing is Necessary, Establishing the Large Shapes, Measuring Lengths, Measuring Slopes, Using Perspective Guidelines, Constructing with Geometric Forms, Completed Underdrawing, The Final Execution)Chapter 4: CAPTURING MOTION (Freezing Motion: A New Way of Drawing, Learning to Observe Motion, Training Your Memory, Getting It Down Fast, The Scribble Approach, The Gestural Approach, The Mannikin Approach, The Tonal Mass Approach, When Your Subject Moves Unexpectedly, Places to Go for Motion Sketching)Chapter 5: CREATING MOOD (Choosing a Subject, Noting Impressions, Composing with Thumbnails, Selectivity, Center of Interest, Dramatic Opposition, Delicacy, Mystery, Structure and Expression)Chapter 6: USING IMAGINATION (Dare to be Creative, Being Imaginative On-the-Spot, Exaggeration, Changing Context and Scale, Using Anthropomorphism, Additions and Combinations, Feeding the Imagination, Becoming More Imaginative)Chapter 7: STUDYING NATURE (Nature: Your Personal Drawing Workshop, The Experience of Nature Sketching, Plants, Animals, Sketching at the Zoo, Natural History Museum, Clouds, Rocks and Landforms, The Benefits of Studying Nature)Chapter 8: SKETCHING PEOPLE (Finding Raw Material, Exaggerating Character Traits, The Cartoon Approach, Portraying People in Their Environment, Two Characters, Group Composition, The On-The-Spot Portrait, Making People Sketches Come Alive, Family and Friends: Your Free Models)Chapter 9: EXPLORING THE MAN-MADE WORLD (Begin with the Commonplace, Sketching the Home, Indicating Building Exteriors, Signs and Letterforms, A New Look at Machines, Using Clutter, On-The-Spot Spot Research, Using Written Notes, Thinking As a Documentary Artist, The Joy of Exploration)Chapter 10: SKETCHING IN YOUR LIFE (Keeping Specialized Sketchbooks, Developing Sketches into Paintings, Sharing Sketches With Others, Sketching Alone or With Others)

Journey to the beginnings of the bloody days of the Haitian Revolution, with a classic tale of revenge and reclamation, reimagined with a horror twist, in The Curse of Monte Cristo. France, 1788. Edmond Dantès, a Haitian of African descent and Parisian citizen has been sentenced to a life of hell at Château d'If for treason against the Ancien Régime. Once a man of faith, Edmond believes he's been abandoned by God, and the only thing that keeps him going is his deep hatred of those who he believes have framed him. Faria, an older prisoner who becomes a mentor to Edmond, confesses, "I am not flesh of this realm. Your lust for revenge drew me here." Together, they escape the prison and return to Saint Domingue, where the smell of rebellion is thick in the air. Edmond, once an enslaved man himself, thought he had escaped the colonized land and his past life for good, only to return as the wealthy and mysterious Count of Monte Cristo. In pursuit of his enemies - including Mercedes, once his fiancée - he finds his careful rage growing only more reckless and ravenous. Haydee, a young revolutionist, tries to use his fury for good, while Faria, drunk off the misery Edmond has caused, hungers for the fresh taste of innocent blood. As Edmond's enemies begin to catch on to the count's true identity, and the fight for liberation from the French colonists swells to a pop, Edmond must reckon with the deal he's made with Faria. Is it any more sinister - or any different - than the pact he's made with his own inner demons?

The perfect, hilarious, must-have gift book for dog lovers everywhere. Are you a real dog owner? This book will help you find out! This book presents a delightful collection of observations about having a dog from award-winning comedian/cartoonist duo Scott Dooley and Jason Chatfield. These hilarious cartoons pair New Yorker-style illustrations with relatable details about having a dog. For example, you're not a dog owner until... You have to nix the word "walk" from your vocabulary as if it holds dark magical powers. There are dog park friends who you only know by their dog's name. You've had to mediate a cease-fire between your dog and the Roomba. Your dog has "protected you loudly" from thousands of "potential intruders" who've dared to walk past your front door (Most often during Zoom calls). Your dog eats a healthier, more balanced and nutrient-rich diet than you have ever eaten in your life. You have a voice you only use with your dog You also have a voice for your dog.

Pillow the bear needs to earn badges to become a hero. Fae the shape-shifting fairy needs to earn petals to earn her flower wand. Together, this unlikely duo sets out on a journey in this first book of a new graphic novel series, Badge Quest, by Guy Kopsombut. Includes a sheet of stickers! Pillow the bear wants to become a hero. In order to become one, he must collect Hero Badges. Pillow has collected a lot of badges, but one in particular eludes him . . . The Dragon Slaying Badge. So when Pillow learns about a dragon that has stolen all of his town's cheese, he figures it's finally his chance to earn his badge. But the dragon isn't guilty after all. In fact, she isn't even a dragon! She is a shape-shifting fairy named Fae, and thanks to Pillow's tip, must now clear her name, find out who took the cheese, and why. Pokémon meets Boy and Girl Scouts meets hilarious cheese puns in this all-new first book in an original graphic novel series, Badge Quest! Pillow and Fae must find a way to get their badges and return the lost cheese. This adorable graphic novel also features a Dyslexia-friendly font. What's more, it also includes a sheet of stickers, so you can start collecting your own sticker badges!

A witty and inclusive bathroom book for the modern reader packed with fascinating world facts and phenomena, presented in an elegant, giftable package. Full of fascinating trivia, unusual facts, and conversation starters, The Modern Bath­room Reader strikes the perfect balance of light-hearted humor and mind-blowing smarts with just enough faux sophistication to be the perfect addition to any powder room. This inclusively curated compendium is a treat to weary, doomscrolling eyes. Savor the abundance of strange histories, pop-culture oddities, esoteric quotes, and refreshingly classy illustrations sprinkled throughout. Marvel at the surprising origins of everyday things from the comfort of your commode.

Zom is just your average everyday zombie girl. Enjoy Zom's daily adventures and slice-of-life stories with her spooky roommates and friends in this wordless popular Webtoon turned graphic novel, ZomCom-ics. ZomCom-ics is a laugh-out-loud, wordless comic collection that follows Zom, a zombie girl; Ari, resident vampire; and Theo, loveable werewolf; in their everyday adventures. Zom and her fantastical friends navigate everything from dating to beach trips to roommate spats in a colorful, engaging world full of ghouls, skeletons, and ghosts. This silent graphic novel takes full advantage of the illustrated format and shows the hearts (literally, in some cases) at the core of even the spookiest monsters. It's great for anyone who likes spooky, funny, and relatable stories.

Pel's an all-star baseball legacy. Tommy eats, sleeps, and farts sports. The two friends will have to put their skills to the test in their first-ever travel tournament with their baseball team in the second book of this fun illustrated series told in dual POVs that's so hysterical you might just poop yourself. Perfect for fans of The Last Kids on Earth, Big Nate, and The Secret Zoo. When eleven-year-old Tommy made his hometown's baseball travel team, he thought he'd be set for life. He thought he'd be royalty. He thought he'd become a member of the Super Sports Society. And that's all kind of true . . . it will all happen, AFTER he wins his first travel tournament. Meanwhile, Tommy's best friend, Pel, is also going to his first tournament, and using his dad's old baseball glove is a punch-in-the-gut reminder that he's no longer here. Or, as Ma says, is he? Join Tommy, Pel, Diesel, Clutch, Alfredo, Goetz, and the members of the Bulldogs (wait . . . no, the TurdlesI) in their first-ever travel baseball tournament. Of course, there's tons of LOL-worthy moments, like a laser tag game gone wrong, an incident involving bunch of chili flakes on pepperoni pizza (don't try that one at home), and a rival team that's gotta go down. Hopefully. This book is the second in The Super Sports Society series by Bryan Chick and Brett Radlicki. It's humor at its finest, interwoven with lessons about life, friendship, coming-of-age, battling anxiety both on and off the field, and grief. "Equal parts baseball and potty humor with an added whiff of conflict resolution." - Kirkus, for The Super Sports Society vol. 1 "The dialogue between characters will make the reader feel like they are in the huddle alongside Tommy and Pel!" - Matt Eicheldinger, bestselling author of Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes "Bryan Chick and Brett Radlicki hit an easy home run with The Super Sports Society. Full of heart and humor, The Super Sports Society is cool enough to wear sunglasses indoors." - Terrance Crawford, bestselling author of the Piggy series

All aboard the journey of a lifetime! Ticket to Ride is an immensely popular board game where players test their skills in teamwork, strategy, and luck. This new, 100% official, and high stakesTicket to Ride book will whisk readers all throughout the North America, I's perfect for fans of all ages, with and black-and-white illustrations by artist David Miles and chilling, pulse-pounding prose by bestselling author Adrienne Kress. To say twelve-year-old Teddy loves trains is an understatement. He is obsessed. He knows everything there is to know about them, has the most amazing model train setup in the basement, and he carries around a classic caboose, a small model of a caboose of a 19th century steam engine that he received as a birthday gift. It's his good luck charm! So when Teddy wins a Ticket To Ride the Excelsior Express in a writing contest, he can't wait. The Excelsior Express is a train that's modeled to look like it's from the 1920's but is outfitted with a high-tech locomotive system. This will be the train's flagship journey, and it's a dream come true for Teddy. Plus, he'll get to see his grandparents in Los Angeles, and travel all across North America from his hometown of Toronto, Canada. Wait . . . dream come true? Or maybe a nightmare. When the train gets rerouted from Omaha to Pittsburgh, at first, Teddy doesn't think anything of it. Trains get rerouted all of the time. But then the train gets rerouted again. What's more, his lucky caboose is missing. As it turns out, this ticket to ride takes Teddy, his new friend Olivia, a woman always dressed in yellow named Mina, two traveling musicians named Allie and Dex, and their fellow passengers on an unexpected journey and through some pretty hefty corporate corruption. Based on the hit board game, Ticket to Ride, author Adrienne Kress weaves fascinating story with adventure in this book that's full of mystery, adventure, and friendship, in a style reminiscent of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl. Illustrator David Miles's spot art leaps off the page . . . and onto a train track. Fans of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events and Adrienne's own Bendy and the Ink Machine novels will love this series. "With a crisp, engaging voice and sharp wit, Adrienne Kress is always a treat to read." - Kelley Armstrong, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

Mack Moon has always loved space, so it's EPIC when he discovers that his three pets are actually secret agents from P.E.T.S. But it's NOT-so-epic when Mack finds out they're here because an evil space ferret, Barbara has arrived on planet Earth. Mack Moon dreams of being the first kid in space. So imagine his surprise when he discovers that his three regular pets--a goofy Labrador named Pickles, a tough gray cat called Lady, and a goldfish dubbed The Fish--are actually undercover agents. They belong to a secret agency called the Planetary, Enforcement, Tactics, and Stealth, AKA the P.E.T.S. When the True Form of Evil, aka a ferret named Barbara (and yes, she gave herself that nickname), crash lands into Mack's hometown, the P.E.T.S. must spring, jump, and swish into action to stop her. Barbara's goal? Take over plant Earth. After that? Eat pancakes. Extra fluffy, please. Add in a battalion of poop-slinging space monkeys, a TV news station that's gone to the dogs, and an epic pillow fight--and you're holding in your hands the perfect recipe for an action-packed and hilarious graphic novel that's perhaps even more delicious than Mack's dad's super-awesome ravioli.> Except pancakes...MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Mack Moon and the P.E.T.S. is a hilarious and LOL-worthy, action-packed space adventure that's perfect for fans of Galactic Hot Dogs, The Last Kids on Earth, The Moosicians, and Zita the Spacegirl. 3, 2, 1 . . . Commander Moon, prepare for blast off! This is a brand-new full-color graphic novel series that's Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth meets The Secret Life of Pets.

Journey into the days of yore, where knights searched for greatness, magic was ever-present, and destiny was just a moment away. This medieval-themed card deck, full of stunning illustrations detailing the characters of King Arthur and his court, invites players to enjoy two medieval card games and try their hand at Cartomancy, a style of fortune telling. Look to the past to find your future with Cards of Camelot.

From the creators of the bestselling game and upcoming Netflix show comes an exciting new way to experience all of the zany Exploding Kittens fun!

Taylor Swift is the world's biggest pop star! Fill out brackets by choosing your favorite of each Taylor-themed category, 32 times, until you end up with the ultimate winner. This 100% unofficial activity book is SUPER FUN and perfect for Swifties! What should Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce do after NFL games? Play Bracketivity, of course! What's the best Taylor Swift lyric about heartbreak? The best song when you need to shake it off? What should Taylor name her next cat? Karma is... Fill out brackets by choosing your favorite in each category, 32 times, until you end up with the ultimate winner! In this 100% unofficial Taylor Swift-themed Bracketivity book that's perfect for Taylor fans, you'll get to decide all things Taylor and explore some of her best moments, including inspiring quotes, meaningful lyrics, and more. This super fun activity book is a must have for every Swiftie!

The third set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a new portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics presented chronologically from June 1988 to November 1989. This compact, portable collection of Calvin and Hobbes comics will fit easily into backpacks, bookshelves--and make for a perfect stocking stuffer. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes. This is the third set in a series of seven. Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996.

Meet Detective Beans, the best kitten detective in town, equipped with his tie, brown trench coat, and--GASP. It's gone! His detective hat is missing! Follow along to discover the charming, whimsical, and mysterious world of Detective Beans. Meet Detective Beans (just Beans for short), a young cat sleuth dedicated to doing whatever it takes to solve the case. After a night of mystery movies with his best friend, Biscuit, Detective Beans wakes up to find his detective hat is missing. There's only one thing to do: hit the streets of Cat Town and find that missing hat! Cat Town is full of suspects, from the neighborhood bird to a magician in the park, and each twist and turn in this journey leads to an interesting new encounter -- and to solving a much bigger case than Beans could have imagined. Brilliantly written and illustrated by New Zealand comic artist Li Chen, creator of the internationally popular ExtraOrdinary Comics, Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat is filled with charming cat capers, warm-hearted humor, and detective stories all in the form of a graphic novel that will entertain comics fans and middle grade readers everywhere.

Slow down and make time for joyful creativity and contemplation. Filled with inspiring passages and beautiful designs, this coloring book will help you moments of quiet reflection and calm. Coloring can feed a creative spirit and give praise to God when it's focused on His power and love. Beautiful original illustrations highlighted with uplifting words of faith-from grace and mercy to chosen and reborn-are perfect for a time of devotion. Each work of art is accompanied by Scripture and inspiration centered on the focus word. Features: Bonus bookmarks and gift cards. Single-sided perforated coloring pages ready for framing or sharing. High-quality, bright white paper stock. Verses from the NIV Bible.

Hitch the Hedgehog wants nothing more than to nap. But when his informant, Vinnie the Rat, reveals the City Zoo's panda has gone missing, Hitch is (reluctantly) on the case. Author Heather Preusseur expertly weaves witty and playful text in this chapter book series opener with black-and-white illustrations by renowned illustrator Gal Weizman. All Hitch the Hedgehog wants to do is nap, but there's a mystery to solve. Someone changed the sign at the panda exhibit of the City Zoo. Instead of "please feed the panda, " it says, "please free the panda, " and well . . . it's pandemonium for Hitch! Along with his cohort, partner, and informant Vinnie the Rat, Hitch embarks on an adventure to catch the cagey culprit and return the panda to its bear-y perfect spot. With hardboiled humor, fun animal facts, and a plethora of puns, Hitch and Vinnie's detective shenanigans are full of hilarity and heart. This joyful series opener also has over 50 charming black-and-white illustrations, maps, and hidden clues! This book is perfect for fans of Leila and Nugget Mysteries, Enola Holmes, and The Critter Club.

Bring Jessica Roux's detailed illustrations to life with this coloring book companion to her bestselling volume on the Victorian language of flowers. Based on Roux's illustrated guide to the historical uses and secret meanings behind an impressive array of flowers and herbs, this beautifully designed coloring book collects 55 botanical illustrations alongside pages for coloring-in. From larkspur to hyacinth, hellebore to snowdrop, capture dozens of flowers and herbs in wondrous detail while learning about each plant's Victorian meaning.

Celebrate the timeless charm of iconic Disney characters and stories with a brand-new Disney Dreams coloring book by Thomas Kinkade Studios. This coloring book is sure to delight Disney fans of all ages and inspire hours of creativity. The 45 images include beloved Disney characters and movies, from Mickey Mouse to Maleficient, Pinnochio to Frozen. Each image was created from the Disney Dreams Collection of paintings by the Thomas Kinkade Studios and is presented in color across the page from the exceptionally detailed black line art of the same image. Celebrate Disney's 100 year legacy by recreating captivating artwork. Perfect for any Disney lover and budding artist! 7.25" x 9.5" closed Soft cover 96 pages Full-color art of image opposite black line art to color Uncoated paper suitable for crayons, colored pencils, and gel pens (c) Disney

Jess, Celia, Nat, and Lucy are the Gamer Girls--four BFFs who game together. In this fourth book of the exciting series, the friends discover a new game at a local arcade, Dance Dance Rhythms. (Okay, maybe it's not that new. In fact, it's a little retro.) But mistakes happen and it's up to Jess to put them right, or else her mom's dreams could be CRUSHED. This is the fourth book in the popular Gamer Girls series, for fans of The Babysitter's Club AND Pokemon! Jess never thought she'd be a gamer. The posters in her bedroom are dedicated to Naomi Osaka and Misty Copeland, not video game streamers. But ever since joining the Gamer Girls squad, Jess has learned a TON about video games. One evening, Jess discovers something wonderful . . . sitting in her parents' guest room is a brand-new, sealed Dance Dance Rhythms game from the '90s! What's more, if she trades it in at the local game store, she can get a NEW game. But trading it might not have been the best idea . . . and Jess might have to risk it all in order to get it back. Can Jess keep going at her fast pace, or will she need a new rhythm? In this fourth book of the popular Gamer Girls series, four friends navigate the video game world and the middle school world . . . if only they could solve drama as easily as they defeat monsters! Gamer Girls: Retro Rhythms celebrates history, family, Black Girl Magic, and the 10th anniversary of legalized queer and gay marriage in the United States (Jess has two moms). This series is perfect for readers who love video games. Retro Rhythms includes 30 black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Two years ago, Bentley Carmone's dad invented a deadly video game. Now, Bentley must team up with the hero of that game to fend off a new threat. This is the first book in the Adventures in a Video Game series, a new series by bestselling author, Dustin Brady, where each book contains its own adventure in a different type of thrilling video game. ​ Bentley Carmone's twelfth birthday party has been--without question--his worst. For one thing, no one wanted to come. That wouldn't be so bad if those that did come had a good time, but everyone seems to be bored stiff. Finally, (and arguably most importantly), the entire party has just been captured by video game aliens. Now, Bentley must team up with Polly, a gas station girl mascot turned video game hero, to hunt down the aliens. Armed with a blaster and laser sword, Polly would be the perfect partner for this job if she could ever stop invading mini-golf courses and blowing up semi-trucks. Over time, Bentley learns that Polly may not only hold the key to saving his friends, but also solving a mystery that has haunted the Carmone family for years. Can Bentley get through to her before it's too late?

From Lisa Greenwald, the beloved author of the TBH and Friendship List series, and award-winning illustrator Galia Bernstein, comes Ellie's Deli: In a Pickle, the sequel to Wishing on Matzo Ball Soup! After saving her family's deli from going out of business, 11-year-old Ellie is ready to embark on her next mission--plan her friend's Bat Mitzvah party--in this illustrated chapter book for young teens with 14 recipes inside. When her BFF's cousin Charlie announces that her Bat Mitzvah venue closed and now she's probably not going to have a Bat Mitzvah party, tenacious 11-year-old Ellie takes it upon herself to be a party planner. In fact, the whole idea inspires her to be a party planner when she grows up. How fun would that be?! But party-planning isn't all fun and games--Ellie also has to navigate her changing middle school friendship dynamic, get good grades in school, and help renovate her family's deli's attic into a swanky event space. Ellie thinks she can handle everything, but soon feels like she's, well, in a pickle. With the help of some reinforcements, like her Bubbie's best friend, Gloria the event planner; her school advisor, Ms. Sinitz; maybe even her super annoying big sister, Anna; and her even more annoying little sister, Mabel; Ellie might just put a lid on this situation after all. Ellie's Deli: In a Pickle! contains 40 black-and-white illustrations and 14 recipes for scrumptious foods like chocolate-covered macaroons, baked salmon, and potato curry. It's a relatable and heartwarming story that's all about friendship, family, and learning when to ask for help. "... 11-year-old Ellie Glantz loves her family's kosher deli almost as much as she loves her grandparents Bubbie and Zeyda....[R]eligious practices and Yiddish words suffuse the story with a lived-in Judaism--unrelated to a specific holiday--that does not often appear in mainstream children's books. In buoyant middle-grade fashion, Ellie and [her best friend] Ava join forces to rally the community and update the business in an effort to save the deli....A cute and concretely Jewish take on a classic storyline. (Kirkus Reviews for Ellie's Deli: Wishing on Matzo Ball Soup!) "A fun story with believable characters and solvable problems, this easy-to-read, middle-grade book will hold the reader's interest and provide excellent, humorous entertainment along the way. (Michael Hoschander Malen, Jewish Book Council for Ellie's Deli: Wishing on Matzo Ball Soup!)

Archie Maloney's obsession with YouTube sensation Sir Hype has reached an all-time high. Sir Hype just announced that he's seeking contestants for his latest mountain challenge, which--thanks to a breakthrough in technology--is taking place inside of a video game. Archie will do whatever it takes to climb that mountain. ​ This is the second book in the Adventures in a Video Game series, a new series by bestselling author, Dustin Brady, where each book contains its own adventure in a different type of thrilling video game. ​ YouTube sensation Sir Hype is using groundbreaking technology to take his annual mountain challenge inside of a video game. One hundred contestants will battle digital monsters, glitching terrain, and backstabbing allies for a chance at fame and fortune atop the peak--or, at least, a chance to make it out alive. Thanks to some quick thinking and a willingness to bend the truth, Archie Maloney does make to the mountain. He also brings dozens of other contestants along for the ride, including his little cousin Mae, an ambitious girl named Naila, and the infamous Devil Doug. If the gang can survive a wild race to the mountain, fierce snowball fight against a robot yeti, and showdown with an avalanche, they'll discover that the real danger has just begun. On this mountain, you can't trust anyone.

Inspire the wanderer in you. Experience memorable destinations across the United States and Europe with this immersive coloring book by Thomas Kinkade Studios. From inviting cafes to alluring seascapes, and iconic landmarks, color your way through a breathtaking tour of sights, near and far. Allow Thomas Kinkade Studios to draw you into the streets of Paris, the romance of Savannah, and the sheer splendor of Yosemite. This unique coloring book features fifty beautiful scenes presented in color alongside line art of the same image ready for your creative touch. Find yourself transported as you create your own renditions of captivating artwork from Thomas Kinkade Studios. Includes an ultimate bucket list of sights from favorite places like Amsterdam, Chicago, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New England, San Francisco, Spain, Venice, and much more.

Raina Telgemeier's Drama set in Southeast Asia. The Maker's Club, a gorgeous graphic novel from an Eisner-nominated author, is about a group of kids who blend art and science to create incredible projects in video gaming, fashion, and a whole lot more. Join the Makers Club, where art and science come together! This graphic novel contains two stories in one. In the first story, readers meet Nadia and Priya, who are paired up for a science fair project. With Nadia's art and Priya's coding skills, they make a video game that's sure to impress, but soon learn there's more to teamwork than just having the individual skills. In the second story, old friends Aqila and Yong Qiang reconnect at their new school. As they both try to pursue their passions in fashion design and engineering, they'll soon find that trying to do everything and please everyone catches up to you eventually. Readers will love this colorful graphic novel that's all about friendship, crafting, and coming up with creative solutions.