Books published by publisher Candlewick, 2008

A 2016 National Book Award Finalist! Two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo returns to her roots with a moving, masterful story of an unforgettable summer friendship. Raymie Clarke has come to realize that everything, absolutely everything, depends on her. And she has a plan. If Raymie can win the Little Miss Central Florida Tire competition, then her father, who left town two days ago with a dental hygienist, will see Raymie's picture in the paper and (maybe) come home. To win, not only does Raymie have to do good deeds and learn how to twirl a baton; she also has to contend with the wispy, frequently fainting Louisiana Elefante, who has a show-business background, and the fiery, stubborn Beverly Tapinski, who’s determined to sabotage the contest. But as the competition approaches, loneliness, loss, and unanswerable questions draw the three girls into an unlikely friendship — and challenge each of them to come to the rescue in unexpected ways.

Following the relaunch of the Judy Moody series with a MOOD-tastic look, this boxed set brings together the first dozen beloved stories.A perfect gift for Judy Moody uber-fans! Everyone’s favorite exuberant third-grader is celebrated like never before with a GIANT set of her first twelve adventures. From bad moods to saving the world, solving mysteries to predicting the future, Judy’s many memories — and moods — provide hours of entertainment. Whether they’ve followed Judy for years or are encountering her for the first time, readers will get a thrill from this cool, colorful, and totally RARE boxed set.

Have you found Waldo’s special deluxe editions yet?Another classic Waldo adventure has received the deluxe treatment! Prepare to find:A striking jacketed coverAn original collectible poster on the underside of the jacketA spot-the-difference game on the coverA gatefold with checklists on every spreadNever-before-seen sections of artwork in each sceneNew things to search for!

Influential artist Carson Ellis makes her solo picture-book debut with a whimsical tribute to the many possibilities of home.Home might be a house in the country, an apartment in the city, or even a shoe. Home may be on the road or the sea, in the realm of myth, or in the artist’s own studio. A meditation on the concept of home and a visual treat that invites many return visits, this loving look at the places where people live marks the picture-book debut of Carson Ellis, acclaimed illustrator of the Wildwood series and artist for the indie band the Decemberists.

A tender tale to remind the youngest of children that Mommy always comes back."I want my mommy!" Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, and they can’t help but wonder where she is. What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Stunning illustrations from striking perspectives capture the anxious little owls as they worry. Not surprisingly, joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greet the mother’s return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones who miss their mother been so simply told or so beautifully rendered.

A WAY far-out collection of Stink adventures. No kidding!Mega-awesome: a biologically bizarre collection of Stink stories! Get triple the Stink in one hilarious boxed set. With brain-munching zombies, mutant amphibians, and vampire squids, Stink is up to his eyeballs in some of his creepiest, freakiest adventures yet.Includes books 7 through 9 in paperback:Stink and the Midnight Zombie WalkStink and the Freaky Frog FreakoutStink and the Shark Sleepover

Princess-hero fans can complete their collections with a second boxed set of adventures from the New York Times best-selling series.Twinkle twinkle little SMASH! Princess Magnolia and her monster-fighting alter ego, the Princess in Black, are on hand to save the day again and again and again. Funny, exciting, and packed with princess power, these early chapter books are a continuing hit with young readers. Included are:The Princess in Black Takes a VacationThe Princess in Black and the Mysterious PlaydateThe Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare

In a thrilling adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s best-known works, acclaimed artist-adapter Gareth Hinds translates Poe's dark genius into graphic-novel format.It is true that I am nervous. But why will you say that I am mad?In “The Cask of Amontillado,” a man exacts revenge on a disloyal friend at carnival, luring him into catacombs below the city. In “The Masque of the Red Death,” a prince shielding himself from plague hosts a doomed party inside his abbey stronghold. A prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition, faced with a swinging blade and swarming rats, can’t see his tormentors in “The Pit and the Pendulum,” and in “The Tell-Tale Heart,” a milky eye and a deafening heartbeat reveal the effects of conscience and creeping madness. Alongside these tales are visual interpretations of three poems — “The Raven,” “The Bells,” and Poe’s poignant elegy to lost love, “Annabel Lee.” The seven concise graphic narratives, keyed to thematic icons, amplify and honor the timeless legacy of a master of gothic horror.

"Judy Moody was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood. A mad-faced mood."To start, Judy Moody doesn't have high hopes for third grade. Her new desk won't have an armadillo sticker with her name on it. Her new classroom will not have a porcupine named Roger. And with her luck, she'll get stuck sitting in the first row, where Mr. Todd will notice every time she tries to pass a note to her best friend, Rocky. An aspiring doctor, Judy does have a little brother who comes in handy for practicing medicine, a cool new pet, and a huge Band-Aid collection. Judy also has an abundance of individuality and attitude, and when Mr. Todd assigns a very special class project, she really gets a chance to express herself! Megan McDonald's spirited text and Peter Reynolds's wry illustrations combine in a feisty, funny first chapter book for every kid who has ever felt a little out of sorts.

Puzzle over a Waldo jigsaw tucked in with six classic adventures in a magnificent foiled slipcase — wow!What’s better than a slipcase full of Waldo’s six best-selling adventures in paperback? A cool collection boasting a Waldo jigsaw puzzle, too. Inside you’ll find:An eighty-piece Where’s Waldo? jigsaw puzzleWhere’s Waldo?Where’s Waldo Now?Where’s Waldo? The Fantastic JourneyWhere’s Waldo? In HollywoodWhere’s Waldo? The Wonder BookWhere’s Waldo? The Great Picture HuntSearch no longer for hours of eye-boggling, puzzling fun!

Revisiting once again the world of Raymie Nightingale, two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo turns her focus to the tough-talking, inescapably tenderhearted Beverly.Beverly put her foot down on the gas. They went faster still.This was what Beverly wanted — what she always wanted. To get away. To get away as fast as she could. To stay away.Beverly Tapinski has run away from home plenty of times, but that was when she was just a kid. By now, she figures, it’s not running away. It’s leaving. Determined to make it on her own, Beverly finds a job and a place to live and tries to forget about her dog, Buddy, now buried underneath the orange trees back home; her friend Raymie, whom she left without a word; and her mom, Rhonda, who has never cared about anyone but herself. Beverly doesn’t want to depend on anyone, and she definitely doesn’t want anyone to depend on her. But despite her best efforts, she can’t help forming connections with the people around her — and gradually, she learns to see herself through their eyes. In a touching, funny, and fearless conclusion to her sequence of novels about the beloved Three Rancheros, #1 New York Times best-selling author Kate DiCamillo tells the story of a character who will break your heart and put it back together again.

"This is a boisterous opposites book perfect for teaching the difference between quiet and loud." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor Whether you read it quietly or loudly, learning about opposites has never been more fun - or funny - than with this winning board book.Sniffles are quiet, but sneezes are loud. Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli’s spirited board book, QUIET LOUD, stars an obliging, bald, and very expressive toddler who acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect.