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Owlet's First Flight

owlet’s first flight

written and illustrated by mitra modarressi

An owlet's first solo journey takes him on a fun-filled night adventure.

Coming Spring 2012

Taking Care of Mama

taking care of mama

written and illustrated by mitra modarressi

What's a family to do when Mama's sick in bed?

Mama racoon is feeling sick, so Papa and the kids happily pitch in to take on the household chores. It should be a breeze, shouldn't it? Cooking meals, looking after Baby Mabel, and making sure Mama is all right certainly keeps everyone on their toes. But the biggest surpise of all is the mess they manage to make — and how exhausted they are by dinnertime. taking care of the family is hard work!

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Stay Awake, Sally

stay awake, sally

written and illustrated by mitra modarressi

Kids who will do anything to put off their own bedtime will get a kick out of the clever role reversal in this lovable raccoon family!

Sally’s mom and dad want to stay up all night — who could even think of sleeping when there’s so much fun to be had? Playing games, baking cookies, reading just one more story — there’s no end to the excitement they have in store for Sally.

But Sally’s eyelids are getting droopy, and she’s too sleepy to play any more games. How will she convince her parents that it’s her bedtime?

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Timothy Tugbottom Says No!

timothy tugbottom says no!

written by anne tyler | illustrated by mitra modarressi

Timothy Tugbottom knows what he likes — and he definitely does not like different. Blueberry muffins for breakfast? A new book at bedtime? A brand-new big-boy bed? No thank you, not for him. He’s perfectly happy with his favorite cereal and his alphabet book — not to mention the warm, safe crib he’s been sleeping in his whole life. Although he has to admit his crib isn’t quite as comfortable as it used to be.

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Yard Sale!

yard sale!

written and illustrated by mitra modarressi

When Mr. Flotsam has a yard sale in the quiet town of Spudville, his neighbors are first upset, then delighted, by their unusual purchases.

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Monster Stew

monster stew

written and illustrated by mitra modarressi

A foolproof recipe for fun!

Take three favorite fairy tales, add monsters, stir well... and what do you get? Monster Stew, of course! This flavorful mix is packed with irreverent new versions of beloved stories. How does a girl monster impress a prince and his parents when she's invited to visit — and sleep on a tower of mattresses? What happens when Jack cuts down the beanstalk — and leaves the monster from the castle stranded on the ground? What does a witch do when two plump young monsters start eating her gingerbread house and home? With zany stories and lush, riotous illustrations, Monster Stew is a delightful dish for young readers.

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The Beastly Visits

the beastly visits

written and illustrated by mitra modarressi

Newton is a small, curious monster who befriends Miles, a boy accustomed to being alone, and shows him that friends not only play together but also stick up for one another.

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The Beastly VisThe PareThe Parent Thiefnt Thiefits

the parent thief

written and illustrated by mitra modarressi

Bored with family vacations, Jack trades places with a boy who lives on an island inhabited only by young people.

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The Dream Pillow

the dream pillow

written and illustrated by mitra modarressi

Friendships can develop in unexpected — even magical ways. When Celeste has a birthday party and receives a pretty velvet pillow from Ivy next door, she begins to have peculiar nightmares. Celeste and Ivy investigate and discover that Ivy accidentally put too many daisies in her recipe for a Daisy Delight Dream Pillow.

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Tumble Tower

tumble tower

written by anne tyler | illustrated by mitra modarressi

Despite her father the king's complaints, messy Princess Molly loves her cluttered room, where she can always find all kinds of treasures, and her messy habits come in handy when the palace is flooded and her family has to take refuge in her room.

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Tumble Tower

knead it, punch it, bake it!

written by judith & evan jones | illustrated by mitra modarressi

Making bread is fun — even more so when children participate. And when your guides are two of the luminaries in the world of food, you are sure to turn out splendid breads every time. Knead It, Punch It, Bake It! offers more than forty recipes for grown-ups and kids to work together, from French bread to peanut butter muffins to pizza. The text is fully illustrated with step-by-step line drawings.

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mitra modarressi | illustrator and writer of books for children

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