Drew Daywalt, illus. by Scott Campbell. Disney-Hyperion, $16.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-4847-8969-8
Top talents Daywalt (The Day the Crayons Quit) and Campbell (Hug Machine) take on the familiar story of the reluctant sleeper, and things escalate quickly. Presented with the eponymous stuffed toy by his exasperated parents, ace bedtime avoider...
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Drew Daywalt, illus. by Molly Idle. Philomel, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-399-17132-1
After wishing a “secret wish” on a single star in the sky, tan-skinned Clyde goes to bed, only to be startled awake by the very same star, now in his bedroom and wishing on him. Pale, radiant Star defies gravity and has a sparkly, multihued aura,...
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Drew Daywalt, illus. by Oliver Jeffers. Penguin Workshop, $19.99 (52p) ISBN 978-0-525-51574-6
The holiday season is underway at Duncan’s house, and with it comes a flurry of mail—for his crayons. In envelope- and package-style pouches that occur throughout, readers will find crayoned correspondence and holiday cards, along with decorations,...
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Drew Daywalt, illus. by Oliver Jeffers. Philomel, $9.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-593-62102-8
Costumes? Check. Enthusiasm? Check. Door-knocking protocol? Not so much. Halloween night is off to a rough start in this spin-off from Daywalt and Jeffers, in which the crayons make some hilarious missteps when they head out trick-or-treating....
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Drew Daywalt, illus by David Spencer. Philomel, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-399-17276-2
Following their tumble from Reese’s backpack, Huggie, a worn and curmudgeonly stuffed rabbit, and Stick, an optimistic branch, embark on a weeklong adventure that spans all seven continents. Diary entries written by each traveler tell the story, and
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Drew Daywalt, illus. by Oliver Jeffers. Philomel, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-399-25537-3
Although the crayons in this inventive catalogue stop short of quitting, most feel disgruntled. The rank and file express their views in letters written to a boy, Duncan. Red complains of having to “work harder than any of your other crayons” on...
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Drew Daywalt, illus. by Oliver Jeffers. Philomel, $18.99 (48p) ISBN 978-0-399-17275-5
How do you follow a hit like The Day the Crayons Quit? Stick with what works, and add a twist: instead of letters, Duncan receives a stack of postcards from crayons that have been misplaced or maligned, or are ready for adventure. A directionally...
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Drew Daywalt, illus. by Adam Rex. HarperCollins/Balzer + Bray, $17.99 (48p) ISBN 978-0-06-243889-8
Rock is the invincible champion of the Kingdom of Backyard, but winning comes too easily. “Smooshing you has brought me no joy,” he tells a flattened apricot. Meanwhile, two other hardcore competitors are having similar crises: Paper has vanquished...
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Drew Daywalt, illus. by Olivier Tallec. Orchard, $9.99 (56p) ISBN 978-1-338-14386-7
Cake—an endearing, layered slice sporting frosting, a cheery smile, and a cherry on top—and Monkey, wearing a red baseball cap, have a big box inside which, Monkey is confident, there is a cat. Cake looks forward to viewing the animal inside, but...
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Drew Daywalt, illus. by Lucy Ruth Cummins. Philomel, $19.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-5936-9142-7
Any kid who’s experienced a case of the sillies when it’s time to get dressed will find a kindred spirit in Freddie, a white dog with brown ears and a pink tongue that hangs waggishly from his mouth. An unseen narrator written by Daywalt (The Wrong...
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Drew Daywalt, illus. by Alex Willmore. Philomel, $18.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-5936-2196-7
The protagonist of this meta comedy by Daywalt (the Crayons series) and Willmore (Little Black Hole) is an anthropomorphized yellow bookmark-like entity with blue legs, brown boots, and blue thread popping out of its flat head. As an omniscient...
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Drew Daywalt, illus. by Mike Lowery. Clarion, $15.99 (224p) ISBN 978-0-3586-1-2902
According to Sam the pug, his human owner, 196-year-old Mike (“in naked-monkey-thing years that’s only twenty-eight”), fails to use his hands for their intended purpose, including “petting, scratching behind ears, and opening bags of food.” Though...
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