Penguin Young Readers

He was gonna ride the clouds outta Sledge, Mississippi, with his rich, ringin’ rhymes and change the world one ditty, one ditty, one ditty at a time. Charley Pride was born with a honky-tonk mission: to bring all types of folks together through music! A multitalented singer, he played baseball in the Negro Leagues before exploding onto the country music scene. In the face of racism and segregation, he united diverse crowds throughout the 1960s and 70s and later became the first Black performer inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. With expressive rhyming verse by debut children’s book author Beatrice Winifred Iker and glowing illustrations by debut illustrator Miguelina Milien, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a figure who paved the way for many, from Tanner Adell, Darius Rucker, and Mickey Guyton to Shaboozey and Beyoncé. Features illustrated backmatter with full biography of Charley Pride's life, archival interview excerpts, and author's note!

Jia runs from every dog - big, tiny, spotted, or shaggy. Charlie the French bulldog hides from every kid - behind couches, laundry, even grown-ups' legs. When something far scarier forces these two together, they discover a sweet surprise: a friend who understands.

Would you trade love for peac? aisa of Upper Earth has only lived a life of privilege and acquiescence. Ever dutiful, she accepts her father’s arrangement of her marriage to Lein, Crown Prince of the corrupt, volatile lands of Lower Earth. Though Lein is a stranger, Raisa knows the wedding will unite their vastly different worlds in a pact of peace: An infusion of Upper Earth technology will usher in the final age of enlightenment, ending war between humans forever. Or is justice more urgen? ewly released from imprisonment, Nada of Lower Earth has found her own calling: disrupting the royal wedding. Convinced her cousin Lein’s alliance with Upper Earth will launch an invasive, terrifying form of tyranny, Nada sets out undercover to light the spark of revolution. When Raisa goes missing a week before the wedding, all eyes turn to the rebels, including Nayf, Nada’s twin brother, a fugitive on the run. In Nayf and Raisa meeting, the long-simmering animosity between their worlds slowly burns away into something unexpected. But the Crown Prince wants his bride - and future - back. And he will go to the ends of the earths to reclaim them.

A perfect day for Hugo begins with a stretch and a yawn . . . There are bees for chasing - go, Hugo, go!Puddles for splashing - squish, Hugo, squish!And skunks for smelling - sniff, Hugo, sniff!But look out! Oh no, Hugo!Hugo’s adventure turns ouchie, stinky, and dirty. Does Hugo mind? NOT ONE BIT. Hugo really did have a perfect day. Jonathan Stutzman and Jay Fleck have created yet another unforgettable character in Hugo, an adorable pug with an indomitable spirit. Readers won't be able to help exclaiming aloud as Hugo plays in his garden: 'Go, Hugo, Go!'

When Avni receives a journal as a gift, she questions what is worth putting on its blank pages. Through observation, contemplation, and adventure as they walk to their aunt's house, Avni and her younger sister Isha discover the magic of storytelling hiding in butterfly wings, homemade meals, and shared laughter. This sweet picture book aims to encourage children to recognise and treasure the stories that make up their own lives.

It was the first day of school in Flower Bed Lake, and every little creature knew exactly where to go. Everyone, that is, except Axl. The fish, lizards, and frogs all headed to their own schools to learn how to glub glub and ribbit, but there was only one of Axl. Will he ever find where he belong? rom EGOT-winning songwriters Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, the songwriters behind The Greatest Showman and Dear Evan Hansen, and author JP Brammer comes a story of a brave and curious axolotl who is determined to find where he belongs. Brought to life by Vanessa Morales, this is a funny and affirming story about loving the things that make you unique and that finding the place you belong might look different than you expected. Complete with fascinating, kid-friendly facts about axolotls!

Dear Dad,You are my favourite dude. And so, begins this sweet tale of appreciating fathers and the beautiful bond that they have with their children. A love letter to fathers everywhere, Dear Dad is an ode to the people in all of our lives who teach us invaluable life skills and look out for us. The perfect gift for a new dad, Father's Day, or just a token of appreciation for the most important people in our lives. With beautiful art from Natalie Lundeen, this book is your one-stop-shop to showing the dads in your life how much you love them.

The pet snake from the class next door is missing!Carter and his ghost detective sidekick, Mr. Pebbles, are back, and there’s a new mystery to solve at Creek Elementary. Carter’s older brother, JJ, reveals that his class pet, a skittish milk snake named Milkshake, is missing! Can Carter and Mr. Pebbles find her before they have another dead class pet on their hands?!Don’t miss more class pet capers in this graphic novel series coming soon.

J—’s life is consumed by the roller coaster video game Coaster Boss, and by the power she exerts over the pixelated theme park attendees. Her life outside the game, however, is less controllable. Me. I’m such a big space. I break the universe, a glitch. She's navigating ADHD, the loneliness of middle school, and an overwhelming crush on a girl named Junie. J— is convinced that Junie sees her as who she really is, a person who isn’t “bad” just because she doesn't stay quiet and sit still in class. As a person who is realising that the name she's been given doesn’t really fit her. And that maybe boy doesn’t either. Glitch Girl! follows J— from fifth to seventh grade, from the beginning to the end of her obsession with Coaster Boss, and to the start of a new friendship. When J— meets Sam, a nonbinary classmate, she begins to realise that it's okay to not fit into neat, pixelated boxes.

Twinkle, twinkle, little sheep,now it's time to go to sleep . . . Crafted from the original bedtime song 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,' and with sturdy board book pages, this is the perfect bedtime read for little sheepies who absolutely, positively refuse to go to bed! For fans of Sandra Boynton's The Going to Bed Book and Eric Carle's Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Other Nursery Rhymes.

The Lao family has four rules:1. Make what you can yourself. 2. Get good deals. 3. Share extras with others. 4. Never waste anything. ...which means that every year for Lunar New Year, Sunny winds up wearing a hand-me-down qípáo from her sisters. Just once Sunny wants to wear something that's so her and not so one of her sisters! Can Sunny uphold the Lao Family Way while also staying true to herself? Take a peek at this sweet and funny sister tale to find out!From author Sylvia Chen comes a heart-warming tale about Sunny, a creative and boisterous little girl desperate to make her mark. With gorgeous illustrations from Thai My Phuong, Sparkles for Sunny is sure to delight readers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Fancy Nancy and I Am Golden!

The New York Times bestselling Valentine?s Day pig is back with a Christmas adventure! When Santa is sick and can?t deliver presents, it?s up to Cupig to save Christmas!Cupig loves love. She loves love more than chilly hands love fuzzy gloves. On a chilly December night, Cupig receives an urgent call from a sick and sniffly Santa Claus. After thorough instruction, she''s ready to fill in for Santa Claus and don the red hat and suit.But when delivering presents proves to be harder than she thought, Cupig will have to learn about the real meaning of Christmas if she''s going to fix her mistakes and save the day!With clever rhyming text and comically expressive art and from New York Times bestselling duo Claire Tattersfield and Rob Sayegh Jr., Cupig Saves Christmas is a hilarious and sweet Christmas adventure. Perfect for fans of How to Catch Santa Claus, Little Blue Truck''s Christmas, and The Crayons'' Christmas!

This laugh-out-loud debut romance introduces perfectly imperfect Payal Mehta, whose plan to get her longtime crush to finally notice her is destined for success, but only if she ignores her budding feelings for her archnemesis . . . . Now in paperback!Payal Mehta has had a crush on popular, athletic, all-around perfect Jonathan Slate ever since he smiled at her in freshman year Spanish class. At a party during spring break of her junior year, Payal finally works up the courage to ask Jon to hang out. However, her romantic plans are derailed when he vomits on her Keds. Twice. But when Jon offers to take her out to lunch as an apology, Payal is convinced this is the start of their love story. Over chalupas and burritos at Taco Bell, Payal''s best jokes are landing as planned. Jon is basically choking on his Coke?and then it happens. "Do you have a boyfriend?" Payal is (finally) about to get the guy. And then he tries to set her up with his Indian friend. Payal''s best friends, Neil Patel and Divya Bhatt, are just as mad about the microagression as Payal is, but they think she?s a little too hung up on him. Determined to teach Jon a lesson by making him fall for her, Payal ropes in her archnemesis, Philip Kim, to help. It?s the perfect plan. Minus Philip?s snarky, annoying quips and lack of faith in its success. But as Payal lies to the people she loves, hides the too-Indian parts of herself in front of her crush, and learns that maybe Philip isn''t the worst, she starts to wonder if what she''s been looking for has been scowling at her all along...

Like Goodnight Moon and Time for Bed, this lyrical and soothing picture book from an award-winning author/illustrator team is sure to become a bedtime favorite.Sometimes bedtime feels like a dark cave in the gloomy woods?like it''s about to be you and no one else until morning. But this gentle, lovely book helps children remember that they are never alone. Not only is a parent probably right down the hall, but they are also among animals and neighbors, near the rumble of cars, the twinkle of stars, and even the reassuringly humming fridge.Newbery Honor-winning author Ingrid Law has created a loving lullaby that will comfort even the most anxious of little ones, and acclaimed artist Xin Li''s pictures delight with their charm and warmth.

A thoughtful celebration of Black girlhood by award-winning author and poet Renée Watson.In this semi-autobiographical collection of poems, Renée Watson writesabout her experience growing up as a young Black girl at the intersections of race, class, and gender.Using a variety of poetic forms, from haiku to free verse, Watson shares recollections of her childhood in Portland, tender odes to the Black women in her life, and urgent calls for Black girls to step into their power.Black Girl You Are Atlas encourages young readers to embrace their future with a strong sense of sisterhood and celebration. With full-color art by celebrated fine artist Ekua Holmes throughout, this collection offers guidance and is a gift for anyone who reads it.

A heartwarming picture book about two young girls who don''t speak the same language and still become fast friends, by Bangladeshi American writer and artist, Natasha Khan Kazi.Lily looks at my eyes, lips, and shouldersas if they are pieces of a puzzle. Bela, who has recently arrived in the United States from Bangladesh, meets Lily on the swings. But how do you make a friend when you don?t speak the same language? Based on Natasha?s own experience as a five-year-old immigrant making her first friend, Bela and Lily is about how two kindred spirits forge a bond through smiles, giggles, and a shared love of adventure, while also learning each other?s words.