Manu Montoya

Mr Beetle is very proud of his Bug Hotel. He's even prouder of the Book of Rules, which all his guests must follow. But can any bug be snug without a little bit of freedom?

Who doesn't want Christmas to last forever? Well, the tree ornaments certainly do and they plan on escaping their storage boxes for a year-round Christmas at the North Pole But a surprise guest disrupts their grand escape, teaching them that perhaps family is the true magic of the holiday. The spirit of Christmas lasts all year long... unless you are an ornament, stuck in a dusty box in the closet 11 months out of the year This December 26th, it's gonna be different. The ornaments know of a place where they can be free to sparkle, where life is a 24-hour, 365-day Christmas buffet ...the North Pole But when the family cat gets involved, their plan hits a snag. And soon the ornaments come to realize that togetherness is the best gift, and it can't be Christmas forever without family.

This beautifully illustrated and witty book is filled to the brim with curious phrases from around the world. Travel from country to country and learn the history behind interesting and unusual idioms, and the greater cultures which shaped them. From the endearing French phrase "to be a blue flower" to the fascinating Japanese saying "to wear a cat on one's head", this book explores the diversity and importance of language worldwide. Younger readers will love sharing these quirky phrases with their friends and discovering more about the world we live in. Beautiful artwork from Manu Montoya and captivating text from the author of What a Wonderful Word perfectly capture the intricacies of global cultures.

The brilliant and beloved gang from the New York Times bestselling series is back--and ready to face new threats, dangerous dilemmas, and irresistible adventures. Some time has passed since the inimitable quartet of Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance have had a mission together. But with the arrival of a new Society member--and a new threat--they must reunite to face dilemmas more dangerous than ever before, including the villainous Mr. Curtain and a telepathic enemy tracking their every move, not to mention a dramatically preteen Constance. The Mysterious Benedict Society is a modern classic, drawing comparisons to J. K. Rowling and Roald Dahl, named a Time magazine "Best Young Adult Book of All Time," and selling over 3 million copies. In The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages, the Society encounters all new challenges, but the series' trademark sly humor, sweet camaraderie, hairsbreadth escapes, and mind-bending puzzles are all as engaging as ever. Fans of the series will be thrilled to see the Society has grown up a little with them, while a new generation of readers will fall in love with this irresistible series.

The brilliant and beloved gang from the New York Times bestselling series is back--and ready to face new threats, dangerous dilemmas, and irresistible adventures. Some time has passed since the inimitable quartet of Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance have had a mission together. But with the arrival of a new Society member--and a new threat--they must reunite to face dilemmas more dangerous than ever before, including the villainous Mr. Curtain and a telepathic enemy tracking their every move, not to mention a dramatically preteen Constance. The Mysterious Benedict Society is a modern classic, drawing comparisons to J. K. Rowling and Roald Dahl, named a Time magazine "Best Young Adult Book of All Time," and selling over 3 million copies. In The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages, the Society encounters all new challenges, but the series' trademark sly humor, sweet camaraderie, hairsbreadth escapes, and mind-bending puzzles are all as engaging as ever. Fans of the series will be thrilled to see the Society has grown up a little with them, while a new generation of readers will fall in love with this irresistible series.