When Scary Fairy causes a ruckus in Wicked Wood, will she change it forever? Scary Fairy blows into Wicked Wood on a fierce Southern Wind and immediately begins disturbing the peace. She discards Squirrel's acorns to make her new bedroom. She uses Hedgehog as a hair brush without even asking! And this is just the beginning. When diaries go missing and magical black sand appears, the animals of Wicked Wood fear their home will never be the same. But as they get to know Scary Fairy, they realize she is more than just trouble. Will all of her disruptions ruin Wicked Wood, or is this just the change the animals need? Follow their adventures through new experiences and perspectives in this charming chapter book. Originally published in Slovenia by Sodobnost, and now translated in nearly 20 languages, the English translation of the international award-winning Scary Fairy in Wicked Wood is finally landing in North America. This enchanting, funny, whimsical, witty collection of stories feels both as timeless as Wind in the Willows and as fresh as the springtime season in which Scary Fairy arrives in the Wood. Filled with perfectly imperfect characters, mistakes, forgiveness, and genuine friendship, this book is sure to delight readers of all ages.

Sometimes things are really tough. It's just too hard. You've had enough. Grumble, rumble, bump and roar, The Struggle Bus is at your door! You can cry, or you can shout, kick and scream or have a pout. Feel your feelings for a bit. Just keep moving-don't you quit! This is a must-have picture book for any reader struggling with new experiences and figuring out how to manage emotions. Debut author-illustrator Julie Koon delivers a lighthearted and relatable picture book about facing challenges as you grow up. Incorporating her experience as an elementary school counselor, Koon uses the accessible theme of vehicles to make this social-emotional concept perfect for the preschool and early elementary crowd. It's also a great tool for caregivers to start conversations with children about acknowledging difficult feelings. The Struggle Bus's lyrical, rhyming text adds a comforting touch to the book, while not downplaying the reality that sometimes life is really hard. From a growth mindset perspective, the story gives the main character space to feel those hard feelings, but also to be open-minded to lots of different solutions. With a concluding reminder that we can do hard things, The Struggle Bus offers a lot: self-discovery, tips for problem-solving, and, mostly importantly, an acknowledgement that we all struggle sometimes, but we shouldn't get stuck on that bus.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Meet Maddie and Mabel, two spunky sisters who navigate their relationship with humor and heart. Maddie is the big sister. Mabel is the little sister. But who is actually in charge? Mabel, who never stops asking questions? Or Maddie, who can be bossy and demanding? Readers will see that being in charge might not be as important as working together. The first book in this early chapter book series introduces two relatable characters who make mistakes as they learn important life lessons. Friendship between siblings can often be a heart-warming work in progress. Through joyful storytelling and story-sharing, Maddie and Mabel exemplify the best of what these young years can offer us: imagination, joy, play, forgiveness, and family. In a way that's accessible for new readers and enjoyable for anyone who has also made mistakes and made amends with their own sibling, Maddie and Mabel endears, entertains, and delights.