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SERIES FRIENDS
Chip & Mitten
Chip and Mittens
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Penguin Random House, 2022-2025
"Readers will relish the doggone humor and joyous artwork with a canine point-of-view." — School Library Journal, starred review
"Romping read-aloud. . . . Funny and involving." — Booklist
"Boldt’s signature sculptural dimensionality and flair for goofy expressions give readers much to savor."— Publishers Weekly
Cantaloupe and HoneyDo
Penguin Random House, 2024, 2025
From the New York Times bestselling artist of Just Try One Bite and I Don’t Want to Be a Frog comes a picture book series of spectacular firsts, featuring two melons with hilariously—and helpfully—opposite worldviews.
"Boldt has hit comic paydirt with this hilarious read-aloud...." — School Library Journal
Cantaloupe & HoneyDo
Coming soon!
Four more adventures with Cantaloupe & HoneyDo!
Maggie and Squash
Penguin Random House, 2022, 2025
“An ode to the journey of friendship, including the bumps, bruises, and bandages acquired along the way.” —School Library Journal
""Funny, clever, and heartwarming." — Kirkus Reviews
An Amazon Best Book for Ages 3-5 (Stuck in the Middle)
Maggie and Squash
Frog and Friends
Frog and Friends
Penguin Random House, 2015-2018
"Petty and Boldt provide just enough predictability to hook youngest readers, then deliver a delightful twist or two to create surprise and satisfaction...." — Shelf Awareness
"Silliness and deadpan humor combine into a hopping good story of being happy with who you are." — Booklist
Nearly 1 million copies sold worldwide
Over 13 foreign sales
Nearly 10 years in publication
The World of Joe Cepeda
Coming soon! Another adventure from Joe Cepeda.
Holiday House, 2020-2023
"Cepeda lovingly crafts a little boy with agency in a diverse community with heart." — School Library Journal, Starred Review
"The essence of these books is about being a part of a community and finding happiness in simple but meaningful tasks. " — School Library Journal
The Wold of Joe Cepeda
The Cozy Friends
The Cozy Friends
“Perfectly portrays the delights of a snow day, both indoors and out. Wheeler’s rich, colorful digital illustrations immerse readers in the atmosphere of winter.... From the first detailed endpaper to the last, this picture book will have readers wishing to wake up and fall asleep on a snow day.” — The Horn Book
Penguin Random House, 2024
Coming soon!
Two more cozy days in Acorn Village!
Little Ghost and Anya
Little Ghost
Simon & Schuster, 2024
Coming soon!
Two more adventures with Little Ghost and Anya!
"A tender tale of courage and connection for readers who prefer Halloween stories with more treats than tricks." — School Library Journal
"As cozy as a hug....A sweetly spooky tale that reminds us that reaching out to others doesn’t have to be scary." — Kirkus Reviews
The Claymates
The Claymates
Little, Brown, 2017
"Petty's punchy, dialogue-only narrative and ... Eldridge's expressive sculpture give these clay buddies a surplus of personality.... a giddy mix of naive and naughty."
― Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The dynamic interaction between the characters invites readers to take risks, push boundaries, and have a little unscripted fun of their own." ― Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Coming in 2026!
More wonderful adventures with the Claymates!
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