Mallory-May: Stay!
PICTURE BOOK
Mallory-May: Stay! is a funny, heart-forward story about a little girl who sneaks a lost Great Dane into her house, convinced she can handle everything herself. But when hiding a dog the size of a sofa turns love into chaos, Mallory-May discovers that asking for help can be the bravest move of all.
A humorous picture book for ages 4–8 about big hearts, bigger messes, and the courage it takes to ask for help.
Herb, the Birb
PICTURE BOOK
Herb, the Birb is an uh-oh-filled, laugh-out-loud story about a tiny bird who loudly insists he’s got everything under control — until his refusal to ask for help turns small problems into big, flappy chaos and teaches him that even the most confident birb sometimes needs a hand (or a wing).
A humorous picture book for ages 4–8 about flying solo, stubborn confidence, and the delightful chaos that happens when “I’ve got this” is taken to the extreme.
Bernadine and the Mean Machine
MIDDLE GRADE GRAPHIC NOVEL
Bernadine and the Mean Machine is a story about ten-year-old Bernadine, who builds a robot to defend herself against playground bullies. When her creation — the Mean Machine — goes hilariously rogue, Bernadine and her bullies must team up to shut it down and together, discover that being a nerd isn’t anything to be ashamed of.
A middle-grade graphic novel for ages 8–12 with humour-driven visuals and heartfelt themes of identity, acceptance, and belonging.
Lost
PICTURE BOOK
Lost is a gentle, imaginative story about Joliffer, a button living in the forgotten depths of an old couch, where all the lost things end up. Feeling overlooked and unsure of his purpose, Joliffer ventures into the outside world, trying on different roles that never quite fit — until a kind, creative child helps him discover where he truly belongs.
A heartfelt picture book for ages 4–8 about feeling left out, trying to find your place, and discovering you matter just the way you are.
Burrows & Beasts: The Great Acorn Crusade
MIDDLE GRADE GRAPHIC NOVEL
Burrows & Beasts: The Great Acorn Crusade follows three would-be heroes — Squirrel, Skunk, and Beaver — whose summer break turns interdimensional when a horse from another world kidnaps Squirrel’s grandpa, Pappy. Armed with enchanted dice and shaky confidence, the trio journeys into Equercus to faceoff with the Evil Acorn King, Timothy, and learn that heroism isn’t about rolling high — it’s about believing in yourself.
A middle-grade graphic novel for ages 8–12, packed with adventure and tabletop-inspired fun, about friendship, courage, and discovering you already have what it takes to be a hero.
Ring Around the Rosies
YA HORROR
Ring Around the Rosies is a dark, unsettling tale about a bullied orphan boy who is never helped, never protected — until a mysterious visitor gifts him a terrible power. When the boy finally stops running and lets the darkness answer cruelty with plague, an entire village learns too late what happens when suffering is ignored… and evil is invited inside.
A dark YA horror story for ages 13–17 that blends folkloric dread and moral unease to explore cruelty, neglect, and the terrifying cost of vengeance.