from Random House, based on Illumination’s The Secret Life of Pets 2. The book kicks off a complete range of books in support of the film. Available on April 30
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A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: THE POETRY OF MISTER ROGERS For the first time, 75 beloved songs from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and The Children’s Corner are collected in this illustrated treasury, from Quirk Books, sure to be cherished by generations of children — and the millions of adults who grew up with Mister Rogers. Available now
BOOKS HAROLD & HOG PRETEND FOR REAL! Author and illustrator Dan Santat is back with another hilarious and heartfelt story for Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie Like Reading! series, from Disney-Hyperion. Hog is careful. Harold is not. Harold cannot help smiling. Hog can. Hog worries so that Harold does not have to. Harold and Hog are best friends. But can Harold and Hog’s friendship survive a game of pretending to be Elephant & Piggie? Available on May 7
SESAME STREET: LOVE THE FUR YOU’RE IN With words of wisdom and advice for all ages, this hardcover from Random House is all about being true to one’s self and living life with that famous Sesame Street perspective: always seeking those sunny days! Presented as part of Sesame Street’s 50th-Anniversary celebration, the book is illustrated with pieces curated from 50 years of Sesame Street-themed children’s books. Available on April 23
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STRANGER THINGS VOLUME 1: THE OTHER SIDE The comic book mini-series based on Will Byers’ unseen journey during the first season of the Netflix Original series is collected in this new trade paperback edition, from Dark Horse. In the Upside Down, Byers is frightened, but there’s something even more terrifying lurking in this parody world. The series is written by Jody Houser, along with artist Stefano Martino, inker Keith Champagne, colorist Lauren Affe, and designer Patrick Satterfield, with cover art from Aleksi Briclot. Available on May 1
This spring, DC Comics launches two new imprints for young readers. DC Zoom will cater to readers ages 8 to 12, while DC Ink will focus on titles for kids ages 13 and up. DC Zoom kicks off with Super Sons: The Polarshield Project. From New York Times best-selling author Ridley Pearson (Kingdom Keepers) and artist Ile Gonzalez, the first book in a threepart series follows the adventures of Jon Kent and Damian Wayne — sons of the world’s greatest heroes, Superman and Batman. DC Ink begins with Mera: Tidebreaker. New York Times best-selling author Danielle Paige and artist Stephen Byrne tell a new story of Mera and Aquaman that explores Mera’s first steps on land. Will she choose the path of a hero, or that of a villain? New titles will feature DC Super Hero Girls, Harley Quinn, Swamp Thing, Teen Titans, Black Canary, Wonder Woman, and more.
COMING SOON! April 30: Dragon Masters #13 — Eye of the Earthquake Dragon: A Branches Book, Spy School: British Invasion May 7: Dr. Seuss’s I Love Pop!: A Celebration of Dads
MAX ON THE FARM Max, Gidget, and all of their pet co-stars are back in a full-color Little Golden Book,
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