Told in joyful rhymes and bright illustrations, One Hug celebrates the many ways we embrace our loved ones. As a family wakes up to begin preparing for the arrival of their immigrant relatives, the littlest girl begins to feel left out and nervous. But an encouraging brother and the welcoming arms of her grandma help end the day with a belly full of food, jars full of fireflies, and all in cozy, snuggly slumber. From the dazzling talents of debut author Katrina Moore and illustrator Julia Woolf comes a fun, cuddly story that reminds readers how one simple hug can go a long, happy way. A perfect read-aloud to share in classrooms or at bedtime! Soft and strong, warm and snug, What’s your favorite way to hug? Mom will SQUEEZE you like a bear; Dad will WHOOSH you through the air!

See below for English description. Le grand-père de Daisy vient en visite de la Chine pour la première fois, et Daisy a vraiment hâte de le rencontrer! Elle organise une foule d'activités pour qu'ils s'amusent ensemble, comme prendre le thé et jouer dans la neige. Mais quand Yeh-Yeh arrive, Daisy le trouve moins agréable qu'elle l'avait imaginé. Tout au long de la semaine, elle essaie toutes sortes de choses pour le rendre moins grognon. Sera-t-elle capable de faire sourire son grand-père avant qu'il retourne chez lui? Les enfants adoreront cette histoire drôle et chaleureuse au sujet des différences culturelles et des relations intergénérationnelles. Daisy's Yeh-Yeh is visiting for the first time from China, and Daisy is so excited to meet him! She has big plans for all the fun they'll have together, like tea parties and snow angels but when Yeh-Yeh arrives, Daisy finds him less jolly than she imagined. Throughout the week, she tries all sorts of things to get him past his grumpiness. Will she be able to make him smile before he goes back home? Kids will love this funny and heartwarming story about overcoming cultural differences and connecting across generations! Original title: Grandpa Grumps

Just in time for Easter, a moving exploration of hope, from its resilient roots to its sprouting—and surprising!—possibilities. When Eva's hopes for a cheerful flower garden are dashed by a rascally—and hungry! —rabbit, she sinks into despair. But it's from this new vantage point that she discovers something surprising and wonderful about her four-legged-nemesis that reminds Eva of her own growing family and inspires her to try again. Told in sweet, lyrical verse, and accompanied by the tenderest illustrations, Hope is a Hop shares a powerful message and the heart-tugging illustrations and bunny rabbit motif make it a natural pick for Easter gifting.

See below for English description. Cette suite amusante et chaleureuse de Grand-papa grognon célèbre le Nouvel An lunaire, les traditions chinoises et l'amour d'un grand-père dévoué. L'excitation est à son comble : Daisy se rend en Chine et elle est impatiente de revoir son Yeh-Yeh, qu'elle n'a pas vu depuis qu'il est venu chez elle la visiter! La fillette a l'intention de bien s'amuser en préparant le Nouvel An lunaire avec son grandpère! Elle a de grands projets : préparer des galettes de riz, visiter des marchés, et chanter des chansons au karaoké! Mais une fois chez Yeh-Yeh, il y a tant de choses à voir que Daisy n'arrive pas à dormir, et elle est moins joyeuse qu'elle l'avait espéré. Tout au long du compte à rebours jusqu'au Nouvel An, les rôles sont inversés. Cette fois, c'est Yeh-Yeh, lui qui est habituellement grognon, qui essaie toutes sortes de choses pour que Daisy arrive à s'amuser et à retrouver sa bonne humeur. À dix jours du Nouvel An lunaire, Daisy arrivera-t-elle à se reposer et à vivre une journée parfaite avant de rentrer à la maison? This funny and heartwarming follow-up to Grand-papa grognon celebrates Lunar New Year, Chinese traditions, and the love of a doting grandparent. Daisy is travelling to China, and she's so excited to see her Yeh-Yeh again! She hasn't seen him since he came to visit her. She has big plans for all the fun they'll have together in preparation for Lunar New Year! There are rice cakes to make, markets to visit, and karaoke to sing. But when she arrives, she has trouble sleeping and is less jolly than she hoped. Throughout this countdown until the Lunar New Year, the roles are reversed as the usually grumpy Yeh-Yeh tries all sorts of things to help Daisy have a fun holiday and get her past her own grumpiness. With ten days to go before Lunar New Year, will Daisy be able to get some rest and have one perfect day before she goes home? Original title : Grumpy New Year

A tender, poetic picture book about a military family experiencing happiness, heartache, and learning to grow through change "Changes come and changes go. Love through changes makes love grow." When her mother is deployed overseas, a young girl is temporarily parted from her beloved dog. Told in spare yet lyrical verse, this picture book shares a powerful message about the different ways we show love, from giving, to growing together, to sometimes letting go. But don't worry, this pet story has a happy ending.

Bessie Lee goes all out for Valentine's Day in the second book of the Teeny Houdini chapter book series from author Katrina Moore and illustrator Zoe Si. The adventures of Teeny Houdini come in short, easy-to-read chapters full of hilarious illustrations--a favorite series for building confident readers! Bessie is in charge of making an extra-special valentine for the new kid in school. Something big and wonderful to make him feel welcome! Bessie's plan includes . . . glitter, tape, and a little extra magic . . . to make this a Valentine's Day no one will forget!

Little Bessie Lee is on a mission to save the pandas! The adventures of Teeny Houdini come in short, easy-to-read chapters full of hilarious illustrations--a favorite series for building confident readers! When Bessie and her class take a field trip to the zoo, they get to meet someone very special: Xiao Qi Ji, a baby panda! But when Bessie learns that pandas are in danger, she has to do something to save them. Everyone in her class is working on a plan to help the pandas, yet only one group will get to present theirs at the panda showcase. With some extra-strong magic, Bessie will make sure her team's plan is the best. Will that be enough to save the pandas? Teeny Houdini, also known as Bessie Lee, is an overly excited, mischievous first grader who bounces off the walls--and off the page--with her volume, enthusiasm, and grand ideas, which are just too big for her tiny frame. Bessie's multigenerational Chinese American family is the warm center of the stories, from exasperated but loving big sister Bailey to the always encouraging and understanding Gramma. Kid-friendly and engaging, the Teeny Houdini series is a good fit for early chapter book readers. As a bonus, kids learn the real and simple steps to a different magic trick in each book. In book three, Bessie demonstrates how to use a rope to make a Bear Knot.Zoe expertly captures Bessie's heart and humor in black-and-white illustrations that perfectly complement the laugh-out-loud funny text.