Jamie Michalak

Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels

A Kirkus Best Children's Book of the Year

A Chicago Public Library Best Children's Book of the Year

A Junior Library Guild Selection

★ “Children . . . will laugh out loud at the innocent assumptions Joe and Sparky make as they explore the world outside Sparky's shell. Utterly charming!” —Kirkus, starred review

"This is sure to be a hit." —Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books

"A silly, action-packed tale!" —School Library Journal

"New readers will delight in meeting this lovable duo!" —JLG Monthly

"Goofy adventure and side-splitting humor for new readers. . . . Kids will not be able to read a page without laughing aloud." —Common Sense Media

Larry and Rita

Things get a bit prickly when Larry the porcupine dances with Rita the chipmunk—or when they engage in beach adventures, bubble-blowing, or bottle tossing at the fair. Meet a brand-new pair in these four funny tales with a final twist, perfectly suited for first-time readers!

Included in the Newton's Book News roundup of outstanding books for new readers

"Larry and Rita are cute and funny and clever. . . . Humor, surprise, predictable results, order and chaos—these are the things young readers delight in and Michalak hits the nail on the head. Highly recommended for beginning readers." —a wrung sponge

Fairy Tea Party

Lily Fairy is getting ready to host a tea party. She has her yellow dress, blue teapot, pink cupcakes, and other colorful treats. But something is missing. What could it be? Children can help Lily Fairy get ready for her guests—and learn a rainbow of colors—with this cheery padded board book!

Fairy Goodnight Kisses

Shh . . . see the fairy family get ready for bed. Count one glowing moon, two cozy quilts, three bedtime books, and more, all charmingly illustrated in Kaori Watanabe's winsome style. Little ones can join in the fairy fun—and learn the numbers one through ten!


Packaged in the bestselling padded board book format, the Fairy books have soft, cushy covers and sturdy board pages with rounded corners.