writer: Amber Stewart artist: Kyle Beckett FC | 64 pages | Fantasy | Hardcover | $19.99 | Ages 3 and up
Have you ever wondered what really goes on in Santa’s North Pole headquarters? Come along for a journey to a place like no other, where you will experience all the innovation and wonder the North Pole has to offer. This insider’s guide gives you an unforgettable and unprecedented view into one of the most magical places on the planet. Dive in to learn about the state-of-the-art robot and drone technology, remarkable reindeer, enchanting elves, as well as the best places to visit, stay, and shop. Whimsical text and vivid illustrations make this a book you’ll want to return to again and again!
Dynamite Entertainment, alongside partner Curiosity Ink Media of Grom Social Enterprises has announced four new kids’ titles, each of which celebrates everyone’s favorite time of year, Christmastime, that will be available through booksellers everywhere in time for Christmas, 2023.
The titles represent three original franchises, as well as one book based on Cepia, LLC’s hit animated property, Cats vs Pickles. For Dynamite and Curiosity, the titles reflect the companies’ commitment to serving the consumer demands of the holiday season. The books, slated to be on shelf this fall, include:
Baldwin’s Big Christmas Delivery – It’s Christmas, one of the busiest times of the year in the train yard. With so many packages to deliver for the holidays, Baldwin must pitch in to make sure all the trains in the railyard are packed and ready to transport every present to good boys and girls. But when Baldwin discovers one pesky package has been left behind, he takes it upon himself to deliver the package — no matter what!
How the Gherkins Stole Christmas – Based on the hot collectible, Cats vs Pickles, the citizens of Catsburg find themselves in a tail-spin when the pickles’ attempts to create a cheery holiday atmosphere, only to set off widespread panic about an alien invasion. Can the pickles finally win over the cats – and finish their work in time – to deliver the purr-fect Christmas celebration?
How the North Pole Works – This special insider’s guide to Santa’s winter wonderland, from international best-selling author, Amber Stewart, and artist Kyle Beckett, grants readers unprecedented access to Santa’s workshop in this unforgettable peek behind the curtain into one of the most magical – and northernmost – places on earth!
Snow Boy– An original picture book that takes a cute seasonal approach to questions of identity and belonging from writer D.M. Farrell and artist Glenn Thomas and ponders takes the reader on an adventure about what becomes of Snow Boy when children head back inside to warm up.Snow Boy who really wants someone to play with, someone to share a meal with, and someone to snuggle with at night. Follow Snow Boy on his true wish to be part of a family.
Writer: Amber Stewart Artist: Sonia Albert Cover: Sonia Albert 122 pages | Adventure | $12.99 | Young Readers
A HEART-WARMING TALE FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON! Less than a week before Christmas, Herbert Henry’s father has lost his job, and worse, his Christmas cheer. Herbert needs the kind of help only Santa can provide. But as he journeys north to hand-deliver his letter to Santa, Herbert discovers that his power to help others, from busy Elves to a stranded Snow Bear…could be the key to everyone’s merry Christmas.The delight and drama of the journey is nothing compared to the surprise awaiting Herbert Henry upon reaching the House of Claus. Chaos abounds, Christmas is in jeopardy, and it is down to one industrious little boy, an only slightly helpful dog, and the cast of characters Herbert has helped and befriended on the way to save Christmas…but can Herbert also save his father and his home?
