Ashley Spires

Ahoy there! Will this sweet little pirate find his place aboard The Rusty Squid or will he be forced to walk the plank? When Small Saul joins the crew of The Rusty Squid, it doesn''t take long for the other pirates to notice something is very different about this tiny fellow. He was born to sing sea shanties, bake pineapple upside down cakes and redecorate, not to hold a sword and plunder. Being rough and tough just isn''t in his nature. Small Saul learned at Pirate College that pirates only care about three things: their ship, being tough and lots and lots of treasure. Can Small Saul show these ruffians that despite his gentle spirit, he''s worth his weight in gold? With treasure chests of laughs, Small Saul''s high-seas adventure is a light-hearted celebration of individuality, perseverance and being true to one''s self.

When Agent Binky (the space cat) accidentally falls through a screen while he''s chasing an alien (fruit fly) that got inside his space station (house), he and his beloved stuffed mouse, Ted, are catapulted into outer space (outside), and Ted lands right near an alien spaceship (wasp nest)! Though Binky is brought back inside, Ted is left behind - in enemy territory! Knowing he must act quickly, Binky turns to P.U.R.S.T. (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) for assistance. But will they be able to rescue Ted in time? Binky and his friends are in top (or, rather, over-the-top!) in this hilarious adventure based on the animated TV series Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe and the original Binky Adventure graphic novel series by award-winning, bestselling creator Ashley Spires.

Binky the space cat is on duty, keeping watch for any aliens (bugs) attempting to breach his space station (house). Wait, there''s one (caterpillar) on the windowsill! Hmm, false alarm. It''s moving too slowly to be a threat. Except, over the next few days, it gets bigger. And bigger. Then, it builds itself a spaceship (cocoon) and emerges as a colourful flitting alien (butterfly) that - oh, no! - flies directly into the space station! It''s time for Binky and his crew (other pets) to contact P.U.R.S.T. (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) headquarters. Just like the original early graphic novel series, this TV tie-in series is full of high-camp drama, silly wordplay and delightful physical comedy. Bye Bye, Butterfly is perfect for fans who can''t get enough of Binky and his pals!

New for fans of the runaway bestseller The Most Magnificent Thing, a story about the ups and downs of working with others.A girl and her dog are ready to make something. She gathers her supplies, and they head to her favorite workspace – only to discover that her neighbor, along with her cat, got there first! Hmm, well, maybe they could make something together? Magnificent idea! So the girl starts cutting, hammering and gluing, while her neighbor considers, measures and calculates. Her neighbor believes in always measuring twice and cutting once, but the girl thinks that takes way too long. Tensions start to rise as it becomes clear they have very different styles of working. And even different ideas about exactly what they’re making! Can they ever work things out as a team?Blending humor with empathy to strike just the right note, Ashley Spires perfectly captures the emotional ups and downs of working with others in this celebration of collaboration in the creative process. As the girl perseveres through technical and emotional challenges, she learns that mistakes don’t mean failure and setbacks are just part of the route to success. This amusing and inspiring picture book is part of the Most Magnificent franchise that includes books, a TV series and an award-winning short film. The series is a favorite among educators because of its growth mindset focus, and this title highlights another important theme in the classroom: teamwork.