Product Description 
Mister Fairy is not like other fairies; try as he might, he has not yet found his own special talent. In fact, all the animals laugh when he tries to copy what the other fairies do. So, Mister Fairy travels far from his forest home to another place where, almost by accident, he discovers and shares his special gift. Sometimes your talent is hiding in plain sight, it just takes the right time and place to reveal what was there all along. Mister Fairy is a touching, humorous story about fitting in, self-discovery, and finding one’s place in the world. 
 Review 
"A delightful, lighthearted tale of self-discovery . . . Humorously presented as a miniature elephant in a dress with itty-bitty wings and a wand, Mister Fairy's tiny, solitary figure will engender chuckles as he deliberately flits across the pages, spreading color, smiles, and even cotton candy." - Kirkus Reviews 
"A fantastic back-to-school story about recognizing your own worth." - Momreadit.com 
"This sweet picture book will teach young readers that we all have a gift to share with the world. I can't wait to share this with my little one!" - MutuallyInclusiveBooks.com 
"Mister Fairy cracks me up. The character design is absolutely hilarious. He's like a little grumpy elephant fairy and it's brilliant. It's a wonderful story of self-discovery with beautiful art, and it has a terrific artistic design for the forest animals and fairies that really makes this book stand out to me. - DadSuggests.com 
"BRAVO! Mister Fairy is going to be my "Start the Week Right" book. A valuable addition to all classroom, library, or personal collections. - Olivia The Librarian 
"Mister Fairy transcends the fairy story genre to offer a humorous and poignant look at self-discovery and finding one's place in the world. It's a book you and your kids will find yourselves returning to again and again and is enthusiastically recommended for all home, classroom, school, and public libraries. - CelebratePicturebooks.com 
 About the Author 
Morgane de Cadier trained in technical drawing at the Emile Cohl School in Lyon, France. She decided to follow her passion for writing and telling stories and, in 2015, her first book, Tout La-Hout, was published. The illustrator was Florian Pigé. She has since written six more picture books including 
Mister Fairy. 
Florin Pigé also studied at the Emile Cohl School and has illustrated all but one of Morgane de Cadier's books. They both live in Lyon, France. 
Mister Fairy is their first book to be published in English. \nTranslator, Angus Yuen-Killick is the founder and publisher of Red Comet Press. Originally from the UK, he lived in Rome in the 1980s. He now lives and works in brownstone Brooklyn, NY.

Mister Fairy

Children's Books

DE CADIER, Morgane

Animals

Red Comet Press

Cat and Dog are not the same, in fact they are very different and the perfect subjects for a tale of opposites. Enjoy their adventures as they fight and play, chase and hide, in an escapade that includes some special high-drama storytelling in the illustrations of this deceptively simple book. Tullio Corda depicts a relationship that is familiar to us all and provides a clever surprise ending. A truly relatable tale in just 32 words!

Cat and Dog: A Tale of Opposites

Corda, Tullio

"Visual beauty plus the beauty of closeness in sad times. Cuddle close for this one." Starred Review,&nbsp;Kirkus Reviews A red fox and a gray dormouse joyfully play in their forest home as the season begins to change from fall to winter. Soon, the dormouse must hibernate, and the friends will part. As the time for sleep nears, the fox tries to keep the dormouse awake. Sleep indeed must come, but not before the two friends have shared one last story, knowing they will be together again in the spring.This gentle friendship story is the perfect allegory for the bedtime ritual. And the reassuring message is clear: "I will be there for you when you wake."

Before We Sleep

Volpe, Giorgio

Dive below the waves to where the real adventure begins. Hector lives with his family at the Marina in an Italian coastal town where they organize tourist expeditions to explore the many wonders of the sea. Hector's dream is to become a deep-sea diver, just like his father. Then, one day, an unscrupulous entrepreneur opens a much newer center next door, forcing them to close their business. This man has a single purpose, to find the legendary Pearl in order to sell it and make money. Hector decides to find a way to thwart the plan and save what matters most to him: the sea, his family, and his dream.

The Secret of the Magic Pearl

Sabatinelli, Elisa

Review\n"Ojari and Please use plentiful repetition in the episodic exploits; Smith’s carefully detailed illustrations spotlight a warm and cozy mouse burrow; Magpie’s old tree cluttered with keys, buttons, and shiny tchotchkes; and a shabby-chic cottage, contributing absorbing, light-filled spreads to this action-driven holiday yarn" - Publishers Weekly\nA classic picture book inspired by the Aardman Christmas musical animation, written by the directors of the film.\nA chirpy young robin is adopted by a family of mice in the joyful retelling of the new animation holiday musical special from Netflix and Aardman Animation. 
When her egg fortuitously rolls into a garbage dump, Robin is raised by a loving family of mice. As she grows up, her differences become more apparent. Robin sets off on the heist to end all heists to prove to her family that she can be a really good mouse – but ends up discovering who she really is. 
Streaming worldwide from Christmas 2021, Robin Robin is the new collaboration between Aardman, the animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, and Netflix who have over 209 million subscribers in 190 countries. Golden Globe® winner Gillian Anderson, (The Crown) and Oscar® nominee Richard E. Grant (Can You Ever Forgive Me?) lead the cast which also includes Bronte Carmichael (Christopher Robin) and Adeel Akhtar (Enola Holmes). 
Robin Robin is a warm and funny, action-packed story about learning to be yourself, and the importance of love and family over all things. It is also a heartwarming and humorous story with themes of diversity, community, inclusion and acceptance – perfect for the festive season and beyond.

Robin Robin

Ojari, Dan

Please, Mikey

A playful, warm and funny story about a boy with a wild imagination and his lively family, from brand new creative duo: Swapna Haddow and Dapo Adeola. &nbsp; Shhh. Beware. My dad is a grizzly bear. In this family, it's just possible that Dad is a grizzly bear . . . He has fuzzy fur, enormous paws and he loves the outdoors. He sleeps a lot, even at the movies and when he's awake, he's always hungry, usually eating up all the honey, what else could Dad be? But sometimes, when it's scary at night, a lovely big bear hug is just what is needed. &nbsp;

My Dad is a Grizzly Bear

Haddow, Swapna

Tummy time is important for babies' physical development. It builds strength in their necks and upper bodies, eventually enabling them to roll over, sit, and crawl. Keep their brains busy too with this two-sided panorama of images designed to attract and keep their attention from birth to 12 months.

Tummy Time!: A high-contrast fold-out book with mirror for babies

Books, Mama Makes

Activities, Crafts & Games

Review\n"Many of the lines feature precise rhyme, and those that don't, still flow seamlessly with rhythm and sound, proving the skill of the translator and the poet alike. The collage-style illustrations bring to mind the childlike wonder of Eric Carle, with paper that appears textured and handmade. Illustrated children are cheerful and diverse in skin tone, and the flora and fauna are lush and colorful. Imaginative and whimsical inventions grace some pages, supporting the text in capturing a child's imagining of what a world would look like without traffic or war . . . the poetry and illustrations are artistically appealing. . . " - School Library Journal 
"In sometimes rhyming quatrains that each begin "If only . . . " and end with "Imagine!" Tognolini channels the wishes of children. Some desires hint at real-life circumstances while others are more fanciful . . . Orecchia draws a gaggle of children with various skin tones, while stylized elements form whimsical collages, in a book whose subject matter pivots rapidly between the serious and the buoyant." –Publishers Weekly\nIn sometimes rhyming quatrains that each begin “If only...” and end with “Imagine!” Tognolini channels the wishes of children. Some desires hint at real-life circumstances (“If only Google could show me a map/ Of where to find work for my darling dad”), while others read as more fanciful (“If only me and my animal friends/ Could do a jaguar roar, join a singing bird band”). Orecchia draws a gaggle of children with various skin tones, while stylized elements form whimsical collages—an airplane carrying gold-filled coffers, a machine that turns tanks and nuclear cooling towers into flowers and birds—in a book whose subject matter pivots rapidly between the serious and the buoyant. Ages 5–8. (Mar.)\n"A beautiful and musical read sharing many dreams and wishes for all. The illustrations are colorful and striking and the thought-provoking words give a shared sense of hope for the world. It 's one you'll come back to often. this would be a lovely read in a classroom of children to share their hopes and dreams for the world." – Storymamas 
"Imagine! brims with hope for a better world in a wide variety of ways. Through 24 rhymes and colorful, moving illustrations this marvelous book reflects the many emotions children feel. 
Imagine if you could gather all the wishes in the world and grant them to everyone. Imagine if tomorrow could be better than today. Imagine no wars, guns or bombs, and instead childlike peace and a bilingual chorus. Imagine being the won to win the soccer game, gold coins dropping from the sky, lots of birthday gifts, answers to painful questions, kindness, compassion and much more. 
Thought-provoking on multiple levels, Imagine! is an important book that shouldn't be missed. – Kendall A Rautzhan, Books to Borrow, Books to Buy 
"Opens up the door for countless discussions about how different the world would be if we could just imagine. The bright collaged illustrations, and the way the rhymes exude child-like joy make this a delight to read aloud. You can hear the drum beat in the cadence of the words. I am always beyond impressed when a translator can translate rhyme and make it seem effortless." –KidsReadtheWorld\nFrom the unique voice of Bruno Tognolini, Italy's most-loved children’s poet today, come these exuberant “rhymes of hope to shout together”. Skillfully translated by Denise Muir, this musical rhythmic chant gives voice to the wishes and hopes of children for a better future. From grand dreams of peace, solidarity between nations, and protection of our environment, to the intimate, wishes for friendship, opportunity, and joyful birthday celebrations; all are heartfelt cries for a better life and future. 
Accompanied by the vibrant collage art of Giulia Orecchia, this youthful anthem for change, in the tradition of social justice poetry, is a true manifesto of hope. If children hold the key to the future, this boo

Imagine!: Rhymes of Hope to Shout Together

Tognolini, Bruno

Literature & Fiction

Review\n"Positive thinking can work wonders . . . Wells comes through with her usual engaging illustrations. Lively and sweet, they present an endearing, warm adult-child relationship. The message here is commendable: Parents and caregivers should always strive to cheer their little ones on. This volume would make a welcome gift for expectant or new parents to remind them of how important it is that they develop and maintain children's strong self-esteem. Makes a good, reassuring case for positive reinforcement." –Kirkus Reviews 
"A precious book about a little brown bear, of no stated gender, feeling its way through the world all because of the confidence instilled in it by one of the adults who beams back in almost every page. Written in lightly rhyming verse, the text flips at the end, noting that the sentence "I believe in you" has been a mantra in the little one's entire life. Children will quickly make this book a favorite as the illustrations are inviting and dominate the majority of the page in bright colors with patterned backgrounds. . . . Children will be inspired to read about the exciting things they can do each day if they allow their creativity and confidence to take flight. – VERDICT: Add this book to all collections where Well's books are popular." School Library Journal 
"The creamy palette and tender, recognizable childhood moments between attentive adult bears and the cub—at the dinner table, taking a walk—fit comfortably alongside other entries in Wells’s oeuvre."–Publishers Weekly\nA poetic celebration of the quiet love that gives each one of us the strength to succeed. 
No dream too big. No goal too great. With love and support anything is possible. 
Rosemary Wells, the acclaimed author of Max & Ruby and Voyage to the Bunny Planet, once again brilliantly focuses on the small moments in a child’s life that matter most, celebrating the quiet love that gives every one of us the strength to succeed. A young bear finds its way in the world with the support of the others in its life. A perfect gift to celebrate the milestones in a child's life or as a 'thank you' gift to a teacher, parent or anyone who has lifted another person up to succeed . . . because you believed in me.\nFrom School Library Journal\nPreS-Gr 1-A precious book about a little brown bear, of no stated gender, feeling its through the world all because of the confidence instilled it by one of the adults who beams back in almost every page. Written in lightly rhyming verse, the text flips at the end, noting that the sentence "I believe in you" has been a mantra in the little one's entire life. Children will quickly make this book a favorite as the illustrations are inviting and dominate the majority of the page in bright colors with a patterned background. All characters featured are brown bears, although the central little bear is never clothed while the rest of them are. "I can turn a cartwheel. I can dive in the waves in the sea. And fly my kite up into the clouds because You believe in me." The little bear is always within an arm's reach of an adult. Children will be inspired to read about the exciting things they can do each day if they allow their creativity and confidence to take flight. VERDICT Add this book to all collections where Wells's books are popular.-Tracy Cronceα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

If You Believe In Me

WELLS, ROSEMARY

Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends Cat, Pup, Mouse, and Rabbit. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something – to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be the leader – to be really silly, funny, strong, cool, happy, or brave. And when he feels something, he really feels it. 
Each story is an entertaining, character-driven caper based on relatable social/emotional themes, delivered with surprise twists, high drama, and expert comic timing. Along the way, lessons are learned about qualities such as teamwork and compassion. The emphasis is on character growth and development through creative problem-solving. Friendship and emotional engagement are at the heart of every story. 
In I Really Want to Be First!, Really Bird is usually in line behind his two best friends, Cat and Pup. He wants to be first for a change, so he thinks up a scheme to become the leader of the group. Along the way, Really Bird discovers that being the leader involves more than being first.\nFrom School Library Journal\nPreS-Gr 2-A mischievous little bird, Really Bird gets his name because he does and wants everything really big, or really happy, or really silly. In this whimsical, easy-to-read book, Really Bird and his friends, a yellow cat and a black puppy, live in a city park. Whenever they venture out to do various activities in the park, they usually go in the same order every time: Cat, Pup, and then Really Bird. One day while they are going on yet another nonsensical adventure, Really Bird tells his friends that he really really wants to go first this time. Cat and Pup decide to let him lead. Really Bird leads his friends into climbing a tree, where both of them get stuck and have a hard time holding on. When both animals ask for his leadership to get them down, Really Bird comes up with the solution. Questions at the end of the book to discuss with little ones are a delightful addition. VERDICT A goofy, silly story with lively imagery by Foster, this book touches on issues of social consciousness, such as trusting, sharing, and having productive solutions to problems when issues occur. Great for any children's collection.-Annmarie Braithwaite α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

I Really Want to Be First!: A Really Bird Story (Really Bird Stories, 1) (Volume 1)

Ziefert, Harriet

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