Books with author B. Auerbach

One stormy night, Andy is away at a slumber party. As a streak of lightning lights up the sky, Woody the cowboy and his toy friends decide that it's the perfect night to tell scary stories! The toys take turns telling their spookiest tales and finally fall asleep. But Rex the dinosaur, too scared to sleep, hears scary noises coming from under Andy's bed, so he wakes up Woody to investigate! What could possibly be lurking under Andy's bed?

Whether it's a sister who chews her food too loudly or a spouse who won't open up about his feelings, we all have those little irritations that threaten to damage our important relationships. Learn how to uncover the hidden attractions that keep drawing you toward conflict, tame your pet peeves, and avoid repeating past mistakes. This book will strengthen your relationships by helping you identify sources of irritation and build on the principles necessary to overcome their influence.

Edda is a Valkyrie (an ancient Norse goddess who guides and protects heroes). She lives in a magical land called Asgard where she has everything she wants. Well . . . almost everything. Edda wants to find a friend her own age. Edda's wise papa knows of a place where she can make friends: a place on Earth called "school." School is very different from Asgard. Edda's not sure if she likes it at first. But then she remembers that Valkyries are very brave. Even little Valkyries. Edda learns that being different is what makes her special and she begins to make new friends.A Christy Ottaviano Book

Three Vikings set out on a daring quest in this thoughtful picture book that shines a light on teamwork and individuality by Ezra Jack Keats Honor-winning creator Adam Auerbach.Three Vikings were dreaming of Valhalla: an enchanted land full of possibility where only the strongest and bravest can enter. The littlest Viking is neither the strongest nor the bravest, though he is the most creative. Can a gentle, musical Viking really survive the treacherous road to Valhalla? This mythical tale celebrates teamwork, acceptance, the power of music, and the art of storytelling.Christy Ottaviano Books

Meet Paddington, the extraordinary bear from Peru, and his many friends who help him out of lots of curious situations—as well as a few characters who lead him into trouble! Filled with full-color images from the film Paddington, this I Can Read storybook is an exciting introduction to this classic character.Meet Paddington is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.Paddington, the first-ever live-action film with CGI animation based on the classic book series, lights up theaters on Christmas Day 2014. With Harry Potter producer David Heyman and an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, and Sally Hawkins, Paddington is a film that is sure to capture your heart.

Meet BOULDER! He turns into a bulldozer and works with his team, the RESCUE BOTS. After rescuing a pet cat from a tree, BOULDER wants a pet of his own-so he decides to adopt the lion from the zoo! But "Whiskers" is hard to keep track of! BOULDER's human friend Cody offers him a potted plant as a more suitable pet. Laugh out loud with this fun and simple story based on the show! Passport to Reading Level 1

Discover the humor and fun of Paddington in this I Can Read storybook. Ever since the young bear entered the Browns' home, everything from having tea to taking the London Underground has been an incredible adventure. But when Paddington meets Millicent, an evil taxidermist, the whole family takes off on their biggest adventure yet!With full-color images from the movie, Paddington's Adventures is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.Paddington, the first-ever live-action film with CGI animation based on the classic book series, lights up theaters on Christmas Day 2014. With Harry Potter producer David Heyman and an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, and Sally Hawkins, Paddington is a film that is sure to capture your heart.

Everyone's favorite toys are hitting the big screen. But the fun can be taken home and enjoyed over and over again with this brand-new storybook collection, timed to release with Disney-Pixar's Toy Story 3! Sure to draw in a new generation of fans of these extremely popular movies, the collection features retellings of all three movies, plus brand-new stories about Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Rex and the rest of the gang. Young readers are in for hours of rollicking good fun. With gilded pages and over 250 illustrations, this latest addition to the best-selling storybook collection series will make the perfect gift.