Julia Sarcone-Roach

Squirrel is absolutely amazing at making acorns disappear. It takes a lot of talent, but Squirrel is a true professional. However, making ice cream vanish is a whole new level of magic. When Squirrel leaves a delicious ice cream treat on a hot rock in the sun, it magically disappears completely. There is only one logical explanation. Squirrel is a master magician! Determined to show off these incredible magical skills, Squirrel and lovely assistant Bear decide to follow the local ice cream truck. What follows is a deliciously funny adventure as the two friends prepare to put on the greatest magic show the forest has ever seen. This story is filled with sweet mischief and hilarious misunderstandings that will leave you smiling. Get ready for a perfectly delightful tale about friendship, big imaginations, and a very sticky situation.

Jessie is a subway car who absolutely loves her job. From morning until night, she joyfully carries passengers all across New York City. She rumbles over tall bridges, zooms through dark tunnels, and even gives a ride to a friendly pigeon now and then. Jessie feels important and loved. But as the years pass by, shiny new silver cars begin to arrive on the tracks. Soon, Jessie is sent to an empty lot, wondering what her future holds without any passengers to carry. Just when it seems her journey is over, Jessie discovers a brand new purpose in the most unexpected place. Based on the incredible true events of vintage subway cars being transformed into artificial reefs in the Atlantic Ocean, this beautifully told story celebrates history and the environment. You will be completely captivated by Jessie's amazing underwater adventure.

You probably want to know what happened to your lunch. You might think you misplaced it, but the truth is much wilder. It all started with a bear. When a hungry bear wanders out of the forest and straight into the busy city, adventure is bound to happen. The bear accidentally sneaks a ride on a truck, explores the noisy streets, and eventually finds a quiet park. And right there, sitting all by itself, is your delicious sandwich. The bear simply could not resist. This incredibly funny tale will take you on a journey through the city from a very unique point of view. With a clever narrator guiding the way, you will love following the bear's happy accidents. Just pay close attention, because this wonderful story might have a very surprising twist at the end.

Muffin is a tough neighborhood cat who takes his job very seriously. Every night, he patrols the alleyways to protect his territory, especially his favorite spot, The Little Bear Bakery. Muffin knows everything that happens on his watch. One quiet night, Muffin hears a strange and suspicious noise coming from the shadows. It is not a mouse, a raccoon, or a bat. Instead, Muffin hears a deep, loud rumble. Against all odds, a real live bear cub has found its way to the bakery, and that rumble is just a very hungry stomach. Step into a classic mystery adventure as Muffin decides to help his large new friend solve the case of the midnight grumbles. You will love this incredibly funny and sweet story about unexpected friendships, nocturnal investigations, and a whole lot of delicious donuts.