An everyday object (the endlessly versatile rubber band) becomes an invitation to imagine new possibilities in the latest laugh-out-loud picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake! What can you do with a rubber band? You can do everyday things, like keep it close when you sleep or bring it along at bath time. And you can do exciting, unexpected things, like use it to bungee jump out of a plane or to grab a snack. With a special object of your very own, the possibilities are as limitless as your imagination! Acclaimed Japanese author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake (The Boring Book, There Must Be More Than That!, I Can Be Anything, The I Wonder Bookstore) delivers another laugh-out-loud experience in his latest picture book. With signature humor, wit, and boundless creativity, this charming story celebrates the potential of everyday objects to become catalysts for curiosity and play, at once honoring a child's attachment to favorite objects and opening the door to a world of exciting new objects and experiences. SHINSUKE YOSHITAKE IS A STAR: Fans of the critically acclaimed picture books The Boring Book and There Must Be More Than That! will immediately recognize Japanese author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake's signature art style, humor, and imaginative sensibility! ENCOURAGES CREATIVE THINKING: Imaginative play is on full display in this smart and silly picture book about finding joy in an everyday object that others might overlook. Even the smallest of items offers a portal to possibility and play—all you need is a little humor and lots of imagination! EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR STORY TIME: The tone and antics in this picture book are just right for the three-to-five age set, and the quirky, thought-provoking scenarios are fodder for laugh-out-loud moments. Parents and kids alike will enjoy reading this fun and funny tale out loud together! IDEAL FOR RELUCTANT READERS: With a comic-esque style, unique narrative approach, fast pace, and charming voice, this humorous offering packs lots of reluctant-reader appeal. Perfect for: • Fans of Shinsuke Yoshitake • Fans of Japanese picture books • Parents, grandparents, and caregivers • Teachers and librarians • Gift-givers looking for a unique and funny present • Lovers of thoughtful, humorous, and imaginative children's books

What can you do with a rubber band? You can do everyday things, like keep it close when you sleep or bring it along at bath time. And you can do exciting, unexpected things, like use it to bungee jump out of a plane or to grab a snack. With a special object of your very own, the possibilities are as limitless as your imagination! The relatable and endlessly endearing Natsumi of I CAN BE ANYTHING is back in this laugh-out-loud picture book from acclaimed Japanese author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake (THE BORING BOOK, THERE MUST BE MORE THAN THAT!, THE I WONDER BOOKSTORE). With signature humor, wit, and boundless creativity, his latest book celebrates the potential of everyday objects to become catalysts for curiosity and play, at once honoring a child's attachment to favorite objects and opening the door to a world of exciting new objects and experiences.

Being a kid in an adult’s world can be a challenge, especially when so many things seem unfair! Why can’t a kid eat cookies right before bed? Why do adults get to stay up late while kids have to go to bed early? And why do adults say, “Not right now!” right when kids want to play?! In this humorous picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake (The Boring Book, There Must Be More Than That!), one very patient father offers increasingly imaginative explanations for his kid’s complaints. The result? A more-than-fair, laugh-out-loud reading experience for all! SHINSUKE YOSHITAKE IS A RISING STAR: Fall 2019's THE BORING BOOK has met with critical acclaim, from its Kirkus starred review to its selection as an Amazon Best Book of the Month and a coveted New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year. Similarly, fall 2020’s THERE MUST BE MORE THAN THAT! was selected as both a Kirkus and New York Times Notable Book of the Year. ENCOURAGES CREATIVE THINKING: Kids have been asking “why” since the beginning of time, and this book capitalizes on that natural curiosity in a clever, compelling way. Wildly imaginative scenarios will inspire little readers to ask questions and dream up their own elaborate explanations for the silliness in their lives, sparking conversation, connection, and out-of-the-box thinking. AGE-APPROPRIATE HUMOR: A strong voice will resonate with the intended audience, and the quirky, thought-provoking scenarios are fodder for laugh-out-loud moments. STELLAR READ-ALOUD: Smart, comedic pacing, increasingly imaginative scenarios, and a compelling voice add up to reader (and parent) satisfaction. IDEAL FOR RELUCTANT READERS: With comic-esque style, unique narrative approach, fast-pace, and edgy tone, this book packs lots of reluctant reader appeal. Perfect for: Fans of award-winning author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake Parents seeking a humorous picture book about growing up Parents, grandparents, and caregivers

From acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake comes a humorous picture book about the empowering possibilities of growing up and a child's imagination! Akira has a problem: He is too small to open packages by himself. He still needs grown-ups to help him. But one day, perhaps one day soon, he'll be able to open so many things without anyone's help—and not just packages. When that time comes, he'll make amazing discoveries and maybe even save the day with his new skills. There is so much to look forward to! With humor and wit, acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake explores a child's feelings about growing up: the push and pull of relying on parents while striving to learn and do things by oneself. The youngest of readers will relate, while discovering the many ways that they can open up exciting new experiences at this very moment! CELEBRATES THE PARENT-CHILD CONNECTION: Growing up means embracing so many exciting opportunities! Parents will appreciate the reassuring messages of love and support as they seek to open new doors for their children, just as kids learn to do so for themselves! PROMOTES CURIOSITY AND CREATIVE THINKING: Laugh-out-loud and imaginative scenarios will inspire young readers to think about their own futures, dream up big ideas, and embrace the promise of tomorrow. ENGAGING STORY: With a comic-like style, unique narrative approach, and fast pacing, kids will find humor and surprises on every page. GO-TO READ-ALOUD: Smart, comedic pacing, imaginative scenarios, and a compelling voice will make this a favorite picture book. Perfect for: Fans of award-winning author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake Parents seeking humorous children's books about growing up Gift givers seeking a laugh-out-loud picture book Fans of picture books from Japan Teachers, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a compelling read-aloud Readers who enjoy smart, funny story books by Oliver Jeffers, Andrea Beaty, Jon Klassen, Mac Barnett, and Dan Santat

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John Hughes’s Pretty in Pink comes to the South Bronx in this bold and “emotional story about class, race, hard work, and finding one’s place” (Publishers Weekly)—from author Lilliam Rivera. Things/People Margot Hates: Mami, for destroying her social life Papi, for allowing Junior to become a Neanderthal Junior, for becoming a Neanderthal The supermarket Everyone else After “borrowing” her father’s credit card to finance a more stylish wardrobe, Margot Sanchez suddenly finds herself grounded. And by grounded, she means working as an indentured servant in her family’s struggling grocery store to pay off her debts. With each order of deli meat she slices, Margot can feel her carefully cultivated prep school reputation slipping through her fingers, and she’s willing to do anything to get out of this punishment. Lie, cheat, and maybe even steal… Margot’s invitation to the ultimate beach party is within reach and she has no intention of letting her family’s drama or Moises—the admittedly good looking but outspoken boy from the neighborhood—keep her from her goal.

It's 1962, and Dusty Fairchild, daughter of a self-made millionaire and oilman, wants to go to college. Instead she is sent to a private finishing school in East Texas. Although she's never wanted for material possessions, Dusty longs for independence and adventure. The only upside to attending Miss Fontaine's is having her cousin and best childhood friend, Paisley, join her. Paisley has traveled the country with her bohemian mother, but she dreams of putting down roots and living a settled life. At Miss Fontaine's, their loyalty to each other binds them, but when they fall in love with the same handsome young man, their relationship teeters on shaky ground. Only after a tragic accident do they learn where their true hearts-and dreams-lie.