Bethanie Deeney Murguia

Is believing in magic the key to seeing a unicorn? If you keep your eyes open to wonder, the possibilities are endless. Is that a horse wearing a hat? Its definitely not a unicorn in disguise that would be ridiculous, right? Its probably just a horse thats having a bad hair day. Or trying to keep the sun out of its eyes. Or perhaps this horse just really likes hats! If you follow it long enough, maybe it will take off its hat and youll finally know...

Zoe wonders what kind of day she will have as she prepares to get dressed on Saturday--the only day of the week on which she can decide for herself what to wear.

"Thunder the dog likes to take naps by the sunny window, sniff around for hidden treats, play fetch, and get cuddles from her favorite human, Sage. Though Thunder wants to be good for Sage, she's having a ruff time stopping herself from doing things she knows are wrong - like barking, digging, and chasing suspicious furballs around the yard. She's shocked when her inner Wolf appears one day and reveals the truth behind these irresistible impulses....

"A mouse and a squirrel can't seem to agree on anything. Can they possibly be friends?"-- Provided by publisher.

"Two cockatoos meet two more cockatoos in tutus and two tutued toucans. And then two more! Can they all can-can? They can! Now even the youngest readers can experience fantastically funny wordplay in this board book edition of Cockatoo, too"--Page 4 of cover.

At bedtime, their father tells Grace and Walter a scary story about two children in a dark forest.

"Names hold power. They can be a greeting, provide comfort, act as a warning, or honor our ancestors and heroes. Sometimes it can take a little while to grow into a name or select a new one. Names connect us to others and help create who we are and what makes us uniquely special"--Jacket flap.

Fritz can't wait to turn five! His birthday starts off well when he eats all five of his birthday pancakes and gets brand-new sneakers that fit perfectly. But when he looks in the mirror, nothing has changed. And his teeth won't wiggle - not a single one. Even after he gets to wear the birthday crown and everyone sings to him at school, five still seems a lot like four. What will it take for Fritz to feel five?

"To take a walk is to begin a journey. It can be an adventure, or a chance to let your thoughts roam and be one with nature. It can be a time for daydreaming and pondering life's many questions. It can be a time to reflect on the past or to stand up for a better future."-- Provided by publisher.

When Violet decides to write a book, she insists that her twin brother help because he has good ideas, but Victor would rather count his pet worms.