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Meet the Wild Things Series
Chock-full of amazing, kid-friendly facts and inviting artwork from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Blackout, the Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves.
“Wild, fun, and truly eye-opening, Meet the Wild Things gets us up close and personal with some of the world’s most amazing creatures. With this series, Hayley and John Rocco are doing more than entertaining our kids—they’re inspiring them to care about the future of our planet.” —Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of the Ordinary People Change the World series
“Wild, fun, and truly eye-opening, Meet the Wild Things gets us up close and personal with some of the world’s most amazing creatures. With this series, Hayley and John Rocco are doing more than entertaining our kids—they’re inspiring them to care about the future of our planet.” —Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of the Ordinary People Change the World series
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How To Send A Hug
A picture book about the journey of hugs across miles in the form of handwritten letters and their power to keep us all connected. Learn how to send a hug to someone you love today! This heartfelt story shows readers the incredible impact writing and receiving handwritten letters can have on yourself and others.
How will you know your hug arrived safely? Because when you send a hug, You just might get one in return Artie loves giving hugs. But she can't give a hug to her Grandma who lives so far away. Instead, she shows us how to send hugs using the magic of handwritten letters in this timeless story about connecting to loved ones when you can't always do so in person. Both timely and timeless, How to Send a Hug is about reaching out across distances when you can’t do so yourself in person, and turning words into messages of love. ⭐️ “A celebration of letters that gently gives young readers the knowledge and tools to share the love.” ―Kirkus, starred review
⭐️ “Here is a delightful tribute to “old-fashioned” letter writing that may inspire youngsters to try their hand at creating a work of art that can be read and reread often.” ―Booklist, starred review “a sweet-tempered approach to an everyday show of affection.”―Publishers Weekly “...this book might be a revelation.”―School Library Journal |
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WILD PLACES: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough
An inspiring and accessible picture book biography of the beloved naturalist, broadcaster, and documentarian David Attenborough—stunningly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree, John Rocco. As a boy, David loved exploring the wild places near his home in England, collecting fossils, rocks, and newts. When he grew older, he got a job in television, where he had an idea for a new kind of show: He would travel to wild places all over the world to film animals in their natural habitats. Over the span of seven decades, David’s innovative documentaries have been treasured by millions of people. But as time went on, he noticed the wild places he loved were shrinking. What could David do to help? What could we all do? This story is not only a biography of David Attenborough, but also the story of how our planet has changed rapidly over the course of one person’s lifetime, and is a clarion call for us all to do our part to bring back the wild places and protect the creatures who call Earth home. Praise for Wild Places: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough
⭐️ “[A] sterling biographical account . . . Interspersed quotes from the film David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet lend authenticity . . . Children will delight in learning about the 'voice of nature.' ” ―School Library Journal, starred review ⭐️“This mesmerizing picture book will likely captivate its audience with a powerful, accessible message and remarkable illustrations . . . Belongs in the library of any child who finds joy in the natural world. Dazzling.” ―Shelf Awareness, starred review “For fledgling conservationists and climate activists . . . An inspiring overview of a life dedicated to essential eco-causes.”―Kirkus Reviews “Naturalistic illustrations illuminate scenes of Attenborough’s youth and young adulthood with period detail . . . An exemplar of a public figure who changed course to address climate change.” ―Publishers Weekly “Told in short elementary-school-friendly sentences with some science vocabulary, the text offers an overarching look at Attenborough’s life so far . . . Crisp, neat prose and lush artwork augment the simplicity well.” ―Booklist “Hayley Rocco proficiently distills information about Attenborough’s career into straightforward text following Attenborough’s path chronologically . . . John Rocco’s art is notable for its rich and luminous hues depicting stunning natural landscapes.” ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books |
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HELLO, I’M A SLOTH
(MEET THE WILD THINGS; Book 1) Amazon Editors' Best Book of 2024 Say hello to a sloth, and learn all about this incredible endangered species—and why they need protecting—in this clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree and #1 New York Times Bestseller, John Rocco. Did you know sloths only poop once a week? Or that they can fall up to 100 feet without getting hurt? They have hundreds of bugs living on them, including a species of moths that only lives on sloths! And they move so slowly that algae grows on their fur, which—far from being gross—can actually help sloths by camouflaging them from predators. |
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HELLO, I’M A PANGOLIN
(MEET THE WILD THINGS; Book 2) A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Say hello to a pangolin, and learn all about this incredible endangered species—and why they need protecting—in this clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book, illustrated by a Caldecott Honoree. Did you know pangolins are the only mammals with scales? Not even the teeth of a lion can break through their tough armor. And did you know pangolins have a super-sticky tongue as long as their entire body? (The better to eat 20,000 bugs a day with!) |
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HELLO, I’M A QUOKKA
(MEET THE WILD THINGS, Book 3) A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection A new book in the clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book series that focuses on endangered species. Meet the quokka. Most of them live on a tiny island off of Western Australia. Like their relatives kangaroos and wallabies, they hop to get around and carry their babies in pouches. People say they are the happiest animal in the world. That’s because they’re very friendly, and their faces look like they are built for smiling–perfect for taking selfies with! |
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ALL THE BOOKS
Join this adorable chipmunk as she gets her first library card and unlocks a world of books! This charming ode to reading, sharing, libraries, and librarians everywhere in the perfect gift for fans of Once Upon a Book and Knight Owl. Piper Waterstone loves her books. So much so, that she cannot, will not, share them with anyone. That is, until a friendly librarian presents Piper with a magical card that will give her all the books she could ever dream of . . . as long as she shares them with all her book-loving neighbors. From award-winning author Hayley Rocco and Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, this lavishly illustrated picture book reminds readers of all ages just how special it is to have access to ALL the books. Praise for All the Books:
“A loving ode to libraries, more needed than ever in a world of increasing book bans.” ―Kirkus Reviews “A charming introduction to libraries.” ―School Library Journal "I cannot thank you enough for your book "All the Books". I am a children's librarian and have looked for a long time for the perfect book to introduce the library to our young patrons. You have created that perfect book. THANK YOU!" ― Kimberly G., reader and librarian |
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HELLO, I’M AN AXOLOTL
(MEET THE WILD THINGS, Book 4) Did you know that axolotls have a superpower? They can regrow lost limbs, tails, and even parts of their hearts and brains! And they sparkle! That’s because they have special cells in their bodies that reflect light like glitter. Pretty neat, huh? But did you also know the axolotl is endangered and needs our help? While there are about a million axolotls in tanks and aquariums around the world, there are fewer than 500 left in the wild. |
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HELLO, I’M A TOUCAN
(MEET THE WILD THINGS, Book 5) Did you know a toucan’s bill is four times the size of its head? But you might be surprised by how lightweight and strong it is. And did you know that toucans use their bills to keep cool when it’s hot outside, by increasing blood flow from the rest of their body to maintain the perfect temperature? You can’t get much cooler than that. But did you also know the toucan is endangered and needs our help? With humans chopping down rainforests and taking toucans from their homes to make them pets, these unique birds need our protection more than ever. |
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HELLO, I’M A LORIS
(MEET THE WILD THINGS, Book 6) Available September 30, 2025 Meet the loris in this clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book, part of a series that focuses on endangered species. Did you know lorises have night vision? That’s why they have such big eyes. In fact, their eyes are so sensitive, bright light can be almost blinding to them. And did you know that lorises are primates, just like monkeys, apes, and humans? They are the only primates in the whole world that are venomous. If they feel scared or threatened, they can deliver a nasty, painful, and sometimes even deadly bite. But did you also know lorises are endangered and need our help? With humans chopping down rainforests and taking lorises from their homes to make them pets, these unique primates need our protection more than ever. |