Beth Ferry

The Tupper family is completely oblivious to the magical world thriving right inside their own house. They have no idea that their potted plants are highly opinionated and love to gossip, or that their grumpy goldfish spends his days silently judging their every move. They certainly do not know about the brilliant, inquisitive spider who watches over the household from the quiet corners of the ceiling. But when a sudden string of terrible luck threatens to drive the Tuppers into utter ruin and force them out of their beloved home, this secret alliance of flora and fauna decides it is time to take action. Banding together, the talking plants, the cynical fish, and the clever spider hatch a wild, hilarious plan to save the family that waters and feeds them. This incredibly charming and funny adventure gives you a peek into the secret lives of the creatures and greenery we take for granted. You will be laughing out loud as these unlikely heroes prove that the smallest members of a home can make the biggest difference.

This pair of tender friends break no bones. (Ages 4 to 7)

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When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone, the pair becomes fast friends. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return the favor? Author Beth Ferry makes a memorable debut with a warm, rhyming text that includes a subtle anti-bullying message even the youngest reader will understand. New York Times bestselling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld imbues Stick and Stone with energy, emotion, and personality to spare. In this funny story about kindness and friendship, Stick and Stone join George and Martha, Frog and Toad, and Elephant and Piggie, as some of the best friend duos in children's literature.

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Stick sticks up for Stone when bully Pinecone makes fun of the rock, and the two become close friends.

Jillian Tupper loves her houseplant, Ivy, more than anything. This is incredibly frustrating for Toasty the goldfish, who lives in an antique octagonal tank and firmly believes he should be the favorite pet. But the curious Tupper household is about to get a lot more complicated. First, a knowledgeable spider named Arthur moves into an old typewriter. Then, Jillian brings home a sweet, singing school plant named Ollie. When a frustrated Toasty splashes his tank water onto the plants, something impossible happens: the water gives them magical powers! They can suddenly lift heavy objects and even turn invisible. It turns out Toasty's tank was built by an inventor and holds incredible secrets. Unfortunately, a greedy man with purple shoes wants to steal the magical tank at any cost. You will love watching this quirky team of talkative plants, a grumpy fish, and a brilliant spider learn to work together to save their home.

This ode to unconditional love is a new picture book adventure for New York Times bestselling BFFs Stick and Stone, in which Stick searches for his family tree and discovers the importance of found family and forever friends.

Stick has always wanted to find his family tree. It's probably big and beautiful! Is it an oak? A maple? What other sticks might he meet?

Stone is happy to accompany his friend on the journey to find the tree he comes from--until it gets dark, and a bit scary in the forest . . .

With bright, engaging illustrations from bestselling creator Tom Lichtenheld, Beth Ferry's story explores the importance of learning about our roots, as well as the ability of friends and found family to help us grow strong in heart and mind. Sweet and silly, this story celebrates the love between friends and shows us that families come in all sizes and shapes--even sticks, stones, and pinecones.

Don't miss Stick and Stone's picture book adventures:

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Publisher Annotation: Stick has always wanted to find his family tree. It?s probably big and beautiful! Is it an oak? A maple? What other sticks might he meet? Stone is happy to accompany his friend on the journey to find the tree he comes from?until it gets dark, and a bit scary in the forest . . .