Groggle's Monster Valentine

Groggle's Monster Valentine
Author: Diana Murray
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2017-01-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1510705090

Groggle has been up all night making a Valentine’s Day card. This isn’t just any Valentine, though, and it has to be perfect—it’s for Snarlina, his beast friend in the whole wide world. Searching in the dark forest, he finds just the right heart-shaped leaves. He collects some bog slime and squirts everything he wants to say in bold, gooey letters. Groggle’s creation looks horribly good. But there’s just one problem—gobble, crunch, crunch, slurp! He has a monster appetite! Groggle tries again, this time writing poem after poem to make sure he has some extras just in case. He picks skunk flowers, carefully ties on snake bows, and sprinkles shiny beetle glitter. He decorates each card with care. But . . . gobble, crunch, crunch, slurp! Groggle’s monster impulses foil his efforts and he’s run out of time. Will Groggle ever be able to give his toothsome, stomping, monstrous friend Snarlina a Valentine? Find out in this monster of a tale. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Snowy Valentine

Snowy Valentine
Author: David Petersen
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-11-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780061463785

Step out into a snowy Valentine’s Day with Jasper the bunny as he searches the forest valley for a special gift for his loved one. In his picture-book debut, David Petersen, the Eisner Award–winning creator of Mouse Guard, tells a delightful tale that becomes the perfect way to say “I love you.” Bring this sweet story home to your Valentine today.

Groggle's Monster Halloween

Groggle's Monster Halloween
Author: Diana Murray
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2022-08-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1510770860

Groggle met Snarlina at her house one spooky night. A swarm of bats was fluttering. The moon was shining bright. When Groggle and Snarlina get dressed up to go trick-or-treating on Halloween, they hope to fill their pails with yummy loot from all their spooky neighbors. After a quick wardrobe malfunction, which Groggle smartly sets right, they're off to see the werewolf, the witch, the mummy, and the ogre. But no matter whose house they visit, Groggle just can't control his monster appetite! Snaaarf! Slobber! Cruncha-muncha! Crispy bones, lizard tails, spider pops, slugs and snails . . . Groggle gobbles them up before they even land in his pail! At the end of the night, Snarlina sifts through her treats while Groggle watches on, having eagerly eaten all his treats. Can friendship save this spooky holiday? Find out in this monster of a tale.

Goodnight, Veggies

Goodnight, Veggies
Author: Diana Murray
Publisher: Clarion Books
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2020
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 1328866831

Every veggie needs their shut-eye in this restful, charming story set in the community garden, illustrated by New York Times best-selling artist Zachariah OHora. Perfect for fans of the Llama Llama series. As the sun begins to set, the tomatoes are tuckered out, the cucumbers are calm, and the beets are simply beat. But what's got them all so exhausted? Celebrate the turning of day to night in this perfect bedtime ritual for plants--and humans--everywhere

City Shapes

City Shapes
Author: Diana Murray
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-06-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316359262

Hunt for shapes of all kinds on this journey through a bustling city, illustrated by four-time Caldecott Honoree Bryan Collier! From shimmering skyscrapers to fluttering kites to twinkling stars high in the sky, everyday scenes become extraordinary as a young girl walks through her neighborhood noticing exciting new shapes at every turn. Far more than a simple concept book, City Shapes is an explosion of life. Diana Murray's richly crafted yet playful verse encourages readers to discover shapes in the most surprising places, and Bryan Collier's dynamic collages add even more layers to each scene in this ode to city living.

Dead Six

Dead Six
Author: Larry Correia
Publisher: Baen Publishing Enterprises
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 161824941X

Michael Valentine, veteran and former member of an elite private military company, has been recruited by the government to conduct a secret counter-terror operation in the Persian Gulf nation of Zubara. The unit is called Dead Six. Their mission is to take the fight to the enemy and not get caught. Lorenzo, assassin and thief extraordinaire, is being blackmailed by the world's most vicious crime lord. His team has to infiltrate the Zubaran terrorist network and pull off an impossible heist or his family will die. When Dead Six compromises his objective, Lorenzo has a new job: Find and kill Valentine. As allegiances are betrayed and the nation descends into a bloody civil war, Lorenzo and Valentine must face off. Two men. Two missions. Only one will win. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Summer Color!

Summer Color!
Author: Diana Murray
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2018-05-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316519065

A celebration of the wonder and colors of every child's favorite season--summer! In this celebration of the outdoors, two rambunctious children take off on an adventure from their own backyard. In each new scene they discover the wondrous details--and beautiful colors--of nature. Even when a little summer rain threatens to dampen their grand adventure, the fun continues as woodland scenes come to life in a whole new way. Diana Murray's spirited verse paired with Zoe Persico's charming illustrations hits a wonderful balance of sophisticated and sweet, with details that young children will immediately relate to and layered verse that will enchant readers of all ages.

I Need My Monster

I Need My Monster
Author: Amanda Noll
Publisher: Flashlight Press
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1936261162

Scholastic Book Club Selection Alabama Camellia Award list, 2010-11, K-1 category A unique monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this picture book relies on the power of humor over fear, appeals to a child's love for creatures both alarming and absurd, and glorifies the scope of a child's imagination. One night, when Ethan checks under his bed for his monster, Gabe, he finds a note from him instead: "Gone fishing. Back in a week." Ethan knows that without Gabe's familiar nightly scares he doesn't stand a chance of getting to sleep, so Ethan interviews potential substitutes to see if they've got the right equipment for the job—pointy teeth, sharp claws, and a long tail—but none of them proves scary enough for Ethan. When Gabe returns sooner than expected from his fishing trip, Ethan is thrilled. It turns out that Gabe didn't enjoy fishing because the fish scared too easily.

Mr. Goat's Valentine

Mr. Goat's Valentine
Author: Eve Bunting
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2016-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1634707885

After reading in the newspaper that it's Valentine's Day, Mr. Goat sets out in search of very special gifts for his first love. But just what would a goat choose as the perfect gifts to show how he feels? Readers will be in for a surprise at Mr. Goat's nontraditional selections. From acclaimed children's author Eve Bunting comes a sweet holiday tale sure to warm hearts on Valentine's Day and every day of the year.

Help Mom Work from Home!

Help Mom Work from Home!
Author: Diana Murray
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2021
Genre:
ISBN: 9780316273657

For fans of Boss Baby and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an entertaining read aloud for parents working from home with their little ones. Mom works at home all week long, and her little one is right by her side. After all, she's a natural boss at organizing, leading meetings, and making calls--or so it seems. But when Mom starts looking frazzled, her little helper knows just how to make it all better. Diana Murray's rollicking rhyme paired with Cori Doerrfeld's energetic and adorable illustrations will bring parent and child together after a long work day.