Kids

Over 100 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list! 

From #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wishtree and The One and Only Ivan, Katherine Applegate, a touching and lyrical tale about a remarkable sea otter, perfect for summer reading!

Meet Odder, the Queen of Play: 

Nobody has her moves.
She doesn’t just swim to the bottom,
she dive-bombs.
She doesn’t just somersault,
she triple-doughnuts.
She doesn’t just ride the waves,
she makes them.

Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she’s known. She’s a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself—and about the humans who hope to save her.

Inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers, this poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature’s most beloved and charming animals.

Odder: An Otter's Story is also available in a new picture book format with stunning illustrations by Charles Santoso.

It's bedtime for this little cat! From the award-winning creator of the Mr. Panda series, with over 1 million copies sold worldwide, comes the first book in Steve Antony's new and exciting picture book series for young children—and their grownups.

This little cat needs a nap, but it’s hard to find time for sleep when you’re busy playing! Will he ever close his eyes?

Clever and utterly relatable, with a playful, pitch-perfect text, these books take a fresh look at key childhood moments, emotions, and milestones—like learning to settle down for a nap or bedtime—with humor and simplicity. 

"This delightful picture book captures the essence of bedtime struggles with simplicity and skill." —Booklist