Linda Sue Park

Discover the delightful rhythm of a poetry style you may have never heard of before. You will be introduced to the sijo, a brilliant traditional Korean verse form that is just as fun as a haiku but always ends with a clever, funny, or totally unexpected twist. You will read beautifully crafted, deceptively simple poems that illuminate the amazing magic hidden in everyday life. From the crackle of breakfast and the boom of a thunderstorm to houseplants, tennis matches, and freshly laundered socks, these verses will make you see the world in a brand new way. Accompanied by bright, incredibly sophisticated illustrations that add a giddy sense of joy to every page, this collection is an absolute gem. Dive into these witty lines and feel the irresistible urge to experiment with this rhythmic poetry yourself. It is a wonderfully playful invitation to twist your words and tap dance with your imagination.

Meet Gondra, a lovable little dragon who is perfectly unique. When you visit Gondra's cozy home, you will discover that her family is a wonderful mix of two different worlds. Her dad is an Eastern dragon from Asia, and her mom is a Western dragon from Europe. Gondra loves having traits from both sides of her family. She enjoys talking with her parents about all the funny and special differences between their homelands. Through cheerful banter and beautiful, whimsical illustrations, you will see how Gondra celebrates the exact things that make her special. This warm and playful story paints a beautiful picture of a blended family. You will want to return to these rich, imaginative pages again and again as you discover that the greatest treasure of all is simply being yourself.

The Crash Landing Gurple and Preen are on a mission, but things have just gone terribly wrong. With a loud crash, their spacecraft lands on a totally unfamiliar planet. Now they are stuck, and the only supplies they have left are a bunch of crayons. The Crayon Solution Gurple is frustrated and starts snapping the crayons into pieces. But Preen has a brilliant idea. What if those broken crayons are exactly what they need to fix their ship and get back home? You will get to see how drawing and a little bit of imagination can solve giant space problems. Why You Will Love It This funny and colorful adventure shows that making a mess is sometimes the first step to creating something amazing. It is a great story about working together, using what you have, and letting your creativity take flight.

Get ready for the wildest celebration at the zoo with Xander, the only panda in the entire park. Since he is the only one of his kind, Xander decides to throw a massive party and invite all the other bears to join the fun. But when Koala protests that she cannot attend because she is actually a marsupial and not a bear at all, everything changes. You will watch Xander rethink his entire guest list as "calling all bears" quickly evolves into "calling all creatures!" This endearing, laugh-out-loud story beautifully introduces you to the fascinating world of animal families and science taxonomy without ever feeling like a lesson. Accompanied by charming, expressive watercolor paintings, you will want to join this unforgettable whoop-de-do of a celebration. Dive into this perfect read-aloud and discover how making room for everyone turns a simple gathering into the greatest party of the year.

Get ready to laugh out loud as you discover the silly and surprising world of wordplay. In this funny and informative book, you will see animals literally acting out the action words hidden right inside their own names. You will giggle at the sight of greedy hogs actively hogging all the treats, or slow-moving slugs bravely slugging it out. Through incredibly clever and richly detailed illustrations, you will easily learn all about homographs—words that share the exact same spelling and sound, but have completely different meanings. It is the perfect book to read aloud and share with your friends and family. Dive into these colorful pages for a sprightly and highly imaginative introduction to language that makes learning vocabulary feel like a hilarious game. You will never look at a yak, or the word yak, the same way again!