More than anything, Rosie loves to dance and wants to be a prima ballerina. But when she enrolls in ballet school, she can’t seem to master the plié or balance her arabesque. Never mind the grand jeté! Is there any hope for Rosie’s big dreams? With charming text from Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, and delightful illustrations from Caldecott Honoree Diane Goode, this encouraging story of an aspiring dancer will have readers asking for an encore.

When a bear named Mack wakes up with a boy on his back, we know instantly that we’re back in the droll and sweetly wacky world created by Sean Bryan and Tom Murphy in their first two highly successful picture books about a bunny-wearing boy and his sister Claire, who wakes up with a gator on her hair. Like A Boy and His Bunny and A Girl and Her Gator, this new picture book will entertain young children and their parents, and put smiles on the faces of their grandparents too.

Lucky and Squash are next-door neighbors and best friends. But there's a locked gate between them, so they can never play together. If only their owners fell in love and got married, Lucky and Squash would be brothers. . . . Unfortunately, Miss Violet and Mr. Bernard have never even said hello to each other. The only solution is for Lucky and Squash to run away together, leaving a trail of clues behind them. Then, when their owners come to the rescue, surely they will notice each other and fall in love. Won't they? National Book Award winner Jeanne Birdsall tells the humorous, heartwarming story of two friends determined to be together, complemented perfectly by Jane Dyer's exquisite watercolors.

This bully is a prehistoric terror from the Mesozoic era! Bethann is definitely loud and demanding! As she roars, stomps, and chomps across the classroom, the playground, and her fellow students, her greedy behavior transforms her into a ravaging reptile. The outrageous antics of this very vocal girl will have children squealing with delight! Bethann quickly discovers that having it all is just not much fun without people to share it with. An uncomfortable lesson dramatically transforms bossy, blabbering Bethann into caring, sharing Bethann-at least for a little while!

Like most dogs, Jake loves playing fetch. Unlike most dogs, Jake loves music even more. He loves to wag his tail to the beat of an ordinary day and "sing" with the birds. When his friend Richie, the principal stagehand at the Philharmonic, brings Jake to work one day, Jake is treated to a lesson in real music. He "woofs!" to the tweeting woodwinds and "ruffs!" to the deep horns, but when he hears the entire symphony orchestra practice, he knows to be quiet and listen. And when a crisis develops at that night's performance, Jake steps onstage and steals the show.

Everyone has plans for baby Ellen. Buteven though she's just a babyEllen will do exactly as she pleases. Here is a heartwarming book for any family with a new baby, wishing for a new baby, and, most important of all, loving a new baby.

Poor little Miss Muffet. She just can’t seem to catch a break! All she wants to do is eat her curds and whey in peace. But when a rather terrifying spider appears, she desperately scurries away. Frantically searching for some much-needed solace, she ventures outside only to be startled by a vivacious frog, a squawking crow, and easily the largest moose ever seen! What else could she possibly encounter outside? And will she ever get back to the safety of her tuffet? Rediscover this adored, classic nursery rhyme—for the first time in paperback—with delightfully charming illustrations by acclaimed author and illustrator Iza Trapani! Incorporating all the directional words kids need to learn early on in this silly story, Trapani creates a wonderful rendition of a perennial favorite that’s sure to have kids hoping for the little miss to find a safe space from all those fearful creatures. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

A little girl on her way to Grandma's house. A basket of goodies. A lurking scoundrel. Sound familiar? Yes, but this time, the Chihuahua Desert of the American southwest is the setting for a spiced-up retelling of the classic Little Red Riding Hood story. Spunky Isabel outwits the cunning coyote with self-reliance and daring. Fiery tamales and chili sauce are the villain's downfall. Also available in bilingual editions.

Take a turn as a farmer and each of the farm animals by putting your face in the back of this book, and mooing like a cow, quacking like a duck, and taking a turn as each barnyard friend! This sturdy, interactive board book is designed for call and response between freinds. Just stick your face in the back and ask, "Now what am I"?

Lily doesn't want to go to school! She wants to stay at home. Then ding-dong! A little, white, bear is at the door and invites Lily to Bear School! Once they arrive at Bear School nothing is the same as Lily's school. At Bear School Lily and the bear play instruments too loudly and make big messes painting and making snacks! The little, white bear won't share and he wants everything! Maybe Bear School isn't for Lily after all. Readers will enjoy counting the paintings, instruments and snacks at Bear School. The lovable duo from The Bear with Sticky Paws is back in this boisterous story about imaginative play!

When Pearl is visited by a naughty young bear, fun and chaos follow, and sticky paws everywhere. The return of Pearl's mum sees order restored and, as the day comes to an end, Pearl and the bear's adventure is over - for now.