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KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued a new research report encouraging investors to keep their eyes on three products for 2018: the rumored 6.1-inch LCD iPhone, AirPods, and a 'more affordable MacBook Air.' The first two in that list have been widely discussed in recent weeks and months, but this is the first we've heard about an update to the MacBook Air.

We expect Apple (US) to roll out the new MacBook Air with a lower price tag in 2Q18. We forecast total shipments of MacBook models will grow 10-15% YoY in 2018 (vs. 0-5% YoY decline for the NB industry), up from 15.5-16mn units in 2017. While Quanta, Radiant, Catcher and SZS are likely to benefit from strong shipments momentum, SZS also stands to benefit from increased market share and a higher ASP.Kuo doesn't offer any details on what to expect in an updated MacBook Air beyond a lower price tag, but the current models are as they haven't had any substantial updates in.

Since that time, Apple has cut back on available models including a complete. The only recent upgrade to the 13-inch model has been a bump to the base processor option last June, but it's still a Broadwell chip from the 2014–15 timeframe. Aside from obvious internal upgrades like processors and graphics, another area that could see improvement is the display, as the MacBook Air currently offers a 1440 x 900 non-Retina display. We'll likely also see some USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 upgrades and perhaps an overall redesign given the age of the current design.

Kuo's claim of a second-quarter introduction points to the April–June timeframe, which could mean an announcement at WWDC in June, and we'll likely hear more rumors as the time gets closer. In a separate report, Kuo predicts that AirPods and the are the future of Apple's artificial intelligence and augmented reality ambitions. Kuo believes that compared to HomePod, Apple's headphones offer more opportunities for reaching users quickly, personalization, and complementing rumored augmented reality glasses. Kuo is extremely optimistic about AirPods demand going forward, but less enthusiastic about HomePod given 'mediocre' demand so far.

My name is Mac Barnett and I am an author. But before I was an author, I was a kid. And when I was a kid, I was a spy. A New York Times bestseller ★ “The silliness and originality of this book will hook young readers.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Riotous.” — Publishers Weekly “Barnett’s knack for both quirky situational humor and heartfelt sentiment work in tandem to create a balanced—while still outrageous—early-chapter-book caper.” The Horn Book Magazine ”An enjoyable romp that will leave readers salivating for the sequel.” — Kirkus Reviews.

This book is about Square. This book is also about Square’s friend Circle. Also it is about Square trying to make something perfect, like Circle is. But it is hard to make something perfect. With Jory John, illustrations by Kevin Cornell School's out and pranksters Miles and Niles have retreated to a perfect hideout in the woods, complete with snacks, games, books, sleeping bags, stream-chilled lemonade.and a stolen flag of nearby Yawnee Valley Yelling and Push-Ups Camp. But their leafy, lazy days darken when bully Josh Barkin and fellow cadets vow to get their flag back.

It's war, but one that pits nimble minds and hard fists; and as pranksters know, the real art of war is winning without landing a single blow. Visit The Terrible Two website. Illustrated by Jon Klassen This is a story about a duck and mouse who get swallowed by a wolf, and then decide to live in his belly. Illustrated by Jon Klassen This book is about Triangle. This book is also about Triangle's friend Square. Also it is about a sneaky trick Triangle plays on his friend Square. An NPR Great Read of 2017 A BookPage Best Book of 2017 A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Hudson Booksellers Best of 2017 ★ “This shape showdown is pure, antic buffoonery.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ “A marvelously clever picture book.

Barnett and Klassen’s planned trilogy is shaping up to be an excellent one.” — Booklist, starred review 'A Masterpiece.' — Quill & Quire 'Funnier with every read.' — National Post 'Thoroughly original.' — The Irish Times “Beautiful.” — Kirkus 'The supremely talented Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen team up in a funny and surreal picture book.' — Shelf Awareness. Illustrated by Brian Biggs.

What is going on above our heads? ★ 'Mac Barnett cleverly packs a punch with his spare text as he builds each surprise up to a humorous crescendoThe interior’s bright pages explode with color illustrating the various sound-makers gleefully producing their cacophonous activities.'

—Booklist, starred review ★ 'Story after story of silly surprises and sounds.' —Kirkus, starred review 'Gleefully loud.' —The New York Times 'A wild and interactive read aloud.' —The Horn Book Magazine 'The improbable cast.and their percussive exclamations will elicit plenty of bedtime chuckles.” —Publishers Weekly. Illustrated by Elise Parsley You can have anything you want in the whole word. But only if you say the magic word.

A subversive take on the topic of manners that still manages to deliver a message about human decency. —The Horn Book Brightly colored digital illustrations perfectly complement the text and convey Paxton’s over-the-top antics, while showing both his fiendish and vulnerable sides. Although the moral “be careful what you wish for” is a well-used theme, this telling will resonate with(and tickle) the intended audience. Illustrated by Adam Rex The people who made this book had to brave dangerous animals, an angry mob, unreasonable editorial demands, high-seas adventure, traffic, and a tense game of chance where EVERYTHING was on the line. You might even call them American heroes. But they were just doing their jobs. It’s how this book was made. Kids reading this book will be fascinated.and they’ll be reassured that it takes a lot of work and patience to make any piece of literature.'

—New York Times 'Barnett and Rex, no strangers to metafiction, have outdone themselves.' —The Horn Book Magazine The long-suffering writer waits and waits while his manuscript gets edited and rewritten; he waits while the illustrator gets around to drawing the pictures; he waits some more while it gets printed halfway around the world, and then finally —San Francisco Chronicle 'Its approach is lighthearted, but this picture book tells youngsters the basics about publishing — and can be used at home or in a classroom as a great way to explore storytelling and literature in general.” —Montreal Gazette 'Wildly comic.' —Booklist 'The mad geniuses behind Chloe and the Lion are back to push picture book metafiction to its hilarious limit.' — Huffington Post 'Mac Barnett and Adam Rex have a solid hit with How This Book Was Made. The fun is in the hyperbolic storytelling and the creative illustrations.' —The Booklist Reader.

Illustrated by Matt Myers Brush your Teeth. Make your Bed. And never EVER open the red door. ★ 'Readers will (probably) agree that even the most irritating siblings don't deserve to be cooked and eaten.

—Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ 'Barnett and Myers have created a winning tale of sibling rivalry and, ultimately, loyalty. Barnett’s trademark dry humor appears in full force, and Myers’ illustrations are wonderfully detailed.” —Booklist, starred review ★ 'This is a tour de force of comic horror that grabs gleefully onto both film and folklore tropes and offers them to audiences with a comradely nudge in the ribs. The pacing is delicious and self-aware, the horror is oversized enough to be funny without losing its creepiness, and Ian’s rules-lawyering is comedy gold. Thickly painted strokes create dimensionality in the illustrations, and the art combines cinematic perspectives and echoes (this is the cabiniest of cabins in the woods), clever compositions, and solid visual characterization of the kids. The scenes in the gloom of night are appropriately portentous even when they’re not dramatic, but their tone is carefully balanced with interleaved spreads of vignettes against white backgrounds. Sibling rivalry, boisterous humor, and a tasteful touch of supernatural slasher horror—what’s an elementary-schooler not to like?'

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—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review 'Barnett focuses his inimitable blend of energy and fiendish imagination on children’s fascination with the rules.No solemn moralizing, just a rib-tickling, slightly subversive readaloud.' —Publishers Weekly. With Jory John, illustrations by Kevin Cornell Miles Murphy and Niles Sparks are great at being terrible. Nearly every day the pranking duo turns Yawnee Valley Science and Letters Academy upside down with their stunts. The Big Chirp. The Cafeteria Calamity.

Their pranks bring joy to their classmates and embarrassment to their nemesis: blowhard Principal Barkin. But one day—school picture day to be precise—a scheme goes too far, and Principal Barkin ends up fired. His replacement: his father, who is also named Principal Barkin.

The new principal runs the school with an iron fist, out to destroy all signs of fun. No group work.

No Pajama Day. And definitely no pranking. Visit The Terrible Two website 'John and Barnett's sophomore effort is as much fun as series opener The Terrible Two.Cornell's line drawings add to the goofy, deadpan experience.

This revenger's comedy, dotted with references to classic plays and philosophical concepts, will be a joy for pranksters and seekers of a good-hearted laugh.” —Kirkus Reviews “Hilarious.Fast-paced and laugh-aloud funny, the book will appeal to a wide range of readers. Quirky writing and colorful dialogue make the book an excellent read-aloud.” —School Library Journal 'Full of absorbing strategy and even a little suspense, this humorous sequel will keep readers entertained while offering insight into the nature of successful pranking and its reliance on audience reaction.' —Horn Book Magazine 'This humorous sequel makes for engaging, fast-paced reading that again highlights the meaning of friendship, and animated, amusing cartoon illustrations enhance and extend the story.' —Booklist 'Daringly different and acutely observant, this sparkling series is as clever as it is comical. No self-respecting prankster would want to miss it!'

—The Lancashire Evening Post. Illustrated by Christian Robinson Most people cannot see ghosts. Can you? A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2015 A Boston Globe Best Book of 2015 A Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2015 A Publisher's Weekly Best Picture Book of 2015 ★ 'Together, words and pictures construct a whimsical, delightful story that deeply respects the child.

And in Jane, they create a brilliant heroine whose powers lie within her wit, her open mind, and her freedom of play. —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ 'It’s a warm and wise story about acceptance trumping difference—including that between life and death.' —Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ 'A whimsical tale from Barnett aptly accompanied by enthralling artwork by Robinson.

What’s not to drool over?' —School Library Journal, starred review ★ “A tender, touching story of friendship and the power of imagination.” —Booklist, starred review ★ 'Barnett and Robinson celebrate play, as Jane breaks gender roles and includes Leo among her imaginary friends. Will he be able to explain himself without blowing his cover? This deceptively simple story examines deep themes of perception and truth, friendship and loyalty.'

— Shelf Awareness, starred review 'Christian Robinson, the book’s illustrator, is one of the most exciting children’s book artists working today.I love the palette of “Leo”: black, white, gray and various shades of moody blue, in a mix of acrylic paint and chunky ­construction-paper collage. Leo is a simple white ghostly outline with Brylcreemed-looking hair and a bow tie. The living people are done in varying blue tones.

Jane is sapphire-skinned but reads African-American to me, with her braided or twisted hair — drawn as cheerful little dots — in a high side ponytail. The look of the book is mod and sparky enough to delight design-loving parents, while the text, by Mac Barnett is wry, evocative and rich. “After dinner Jane returned to her room and gave Leo a sword.

They snuck into a cave, slew a dragon, and stole all his loot. When Leo closed his eyes, he could almost see the gold coins and green scales.” The story has a light touch, but there’s so much depth: a fearful ghost, a take-charge girl, an interracial friendship, and a tale in which fear is integrally and sweetly tied to positive qualities of imagination.' —The New York Times 'Terrific' and 'tender.' — The Wall Street Journal 'Barnett and Robinson are a picture-book dream team.

As always Robinson shows that he is a genius of mood—shades of blue and heavy black lines cast a melancholy glow—and posture.Despite Leo’s ghost status there is nothing spooky about this moving story of friendship, acceptance, and belonging.' — The Boston Globe 'This innocent yet sophisticated story will appeal to small listeners and their favorite adults.'

— The Washington Post 'Leo's plight will strike a chord with any kid who has felt lonely or left out.the book emphasizes a certain sweetness with Barnett's stripped down prose and Christian Robinson's adorable illustrations.' —National Post “A heartening parable of seeing through difference, meeting the unfamiliar with unflinching friendliness, and dignifying the reality of the other.” —Brain Pickings “One particularly great thing about this book is that the pictures are all drawn in different shades of blue. It taps into underlying melancholy of Leo’s situation: Leo, of course, is a ghost who haunts a house until its new inhabitants make it clear that they have no interest in sharing the space with him. So the ghost boy makes the sad decision to relocate, and finds—and then saves—a new friend in the process. The story doesn’t tell us how he became a ghost at such a young age, and it doesn’t promise that his imaginative new friend will always trust him.

But that ambiguity keeps it from falling into the syrupy-sweet traps that make so many kids’ books so irritating.” —The Daily Beast 'This tender, wistful tale of friendship, innocence, and belief is an absolute joy—simply and movingly told, with quirky illustrations that tug at the heartstrings even as they raise a smile.' —Teach Early Years 'At it's heart, this tale is an affirmation of friendship and acceptance, with Leo learning that a true friend will love him as he is.

It’s also a powerful paen to the wonders of a child’s imagination, and the intricate games about knights and dragons, golden treasures and glorious feasts, initiated by go-getter Jane, have a familiar resonance about them that will make parents smile.' Illustrated by Patrick McDonnell I thought it was funny that a skunk and I could be going in the same direction. But after a mile I realized I was being followed. A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2015 'Surprising and subversive in the best ways.Mac Barnett’s story ends on an ambivalent note, but a psychologically astute one—and who better to appreciate the mutability of obsession than kids? The great Patrick McDonnell’s drawings are, as always, perfect down to the last scratchy line.” —The New York Times ★ 'Barnett's pokerfaced narration gives off a deliciously Hitchockian air of high style and deep-seated dreadand the collaborators' refusal to wrap up with a cuddly reconciliation results in a story that speaks to the urbane existentialist/absurdist lurking in the heart of every reader.'

—Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ 'The pokerfaced approach to absurdity recalls practitioners of the style from Thurber to Yorinks, and the short sentences, restrained vocabulary, and occasional repetition add to the hilarity as well as easing the way for readers. A daffy yet stylish readaloud with surprising performance possibilities. Kids looking for something a little drier and more sophisticated to liven up their early reading will be ready to follow along with the skunk and the man.” — The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books ★ 'Clever visual motifs, sly storytelling, and tight pacing make this a picture book that will be enjoyed by both children and their grown-ups.' —School Library Journal, starred review ★ 'McDonnell’s graceful and simple cartoonlike illustrations mitigate the notes of paranoia and obsession in Barnett’s deadpan text.'

—The Horn Book Magazine, starred review 'Barnett and McDonnell (Extra Yarn, 2012, and Me. Jane, 2011, respectively) combine their considerable talents in this dark comedy. With more silliness than suspense, the story features antics that even sensitive children will love, and older readers will appreciate the role reversal at the book's end.' — Booklist 'Training wheels for Samuel Beckett.' — Kirkus Reviews.

Illustrated by Jen Corace It's time for dinner! But will Peter get the message before his supper gets cold? A BuzzFeed Best Picture Book of 2014 A Reading Today Best Picture Book of 2014 An Association for Library Service to Children Notables Selection A Junior Library Guild Selection ★ 'The opening, wordless spread shows a neighborhood with cozy homes, children at play, and happy pets, while above it all a telephone wire hosts an unusual assortment of birds, shown as blobby silhouettes. The page-turn zooms in to show a scene on the wire: an aproned pigeon is directing a young cardinal holding a baseball bat to “tell Peter: Fly home for dinner.” A wacky game of telephone—on the telephone wire—ensues, as a goose in an aviator helmet, a comic book–reading duck, an open-mouthed pelican, and others pass along changed versions of the message (“Lobsters are good hidersMy monster truck has big tiresSomething smells like fire!”). By the time the message gets to Owl, it has become (humorously) long and exaggerated: “There’s a giant monster lobster named Homer! He smells like socks and he breathes red fire! His eyes blaze like stars and he rides a crocodile that flies and he’s coming to this wire!

Tell Peter to fly! Fly far far away! He’s too young to be somebody’s dinner!” Fortunately, Owl manages to interpret the message correctly and points Peter in the right direction—home for dinner—as the sun sets on the back endpapers. Bright and elegant art done in watercolor, ink, gouache, and pencil depicts amusing details that play up the silliness of each new message iteration, but with plenty of white space to keep it all perfectly clear for readers and listeners.' —The Horn Book Magazine, starred review ★ “Delightful. The idea that one’s own passions affect the way one engages with the world is. Presented with verve and humor.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review “Raucous avian take on the old-school children’s game, in which the action takes place, naturally, on a telephone wire.” —New York Times “An inspired take on the game of Telephone that young readers will love!” —S chool Library Journal More from the School Library Journal: 'Barnett offers an inspired take on the game of Telephone, where a simple sentence is twisted and confused as it passes from person to person.

In this case, a mismatched flock of birds perched on a wire (a telephone wire, in fact) are responsible for passing a message from a mother pigeon to her son. Each bird has a unique interest that influences its version of the original message, “Tell Peter: Fly home for dinner,” and guessing each one’s hobby becomes part of the fun of reading the book. The details in the boldly colored illustrations perfectly illuminate the avian personalities, from sweat beads on the nervous turkey, who cries, “Tell Peter: I’m too high up on this wire!” to the pocket square worn by the calm, wise owl, who manages to pass on the instructions accurately. Simple, silly text is kid-friendly and great for read-alouds, while spreads showing the whole line of birds and the houses below will hold any child’s attention. Barnett has created another unique, clever book that young readers will love!' — School Library Journal “Over the top and silly a great pick for a group read-aloud.” — Booklist More from Booklist: 'Peter Pigeon’s mom wants him to come home for dinner, so she tells a little bird, “Tell Peter: Fly home for dinner.” That little bird, who’s wielding a baseball bat, tells a bigger bird, “Tell Peter: Hit pop flies and homers.” And so the message grows more convoluted through a long line of birds until it snowballs into something over the top and silly. At last, though, a wise old owl calmly delivers the original message to Peter, who had been playing ball with his other bird friends.

Barnett’s simply told, slapstick story of miscommunication is well matched by Corace’s big, bold watercolor illustrations of wacky anthropomorphized birds. Each two-page spread subtly reveals hints for how each bird distorts the message, and the opening and closing pictures of the birds on a telephone wire quietly add to the joke. With short lines and page-filling, laugh-out-loud images, this would be a great pick for a group read-aloud.' — Booklist 'Telephone is an excellent example of a perfect marriage between text and artwork. This picture book will be read over and over, as youngsters pore over every spread to guess what comes next.' —Shelf Awareness. Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen George Washington crossed the Delaware in the dead of night.

Abraham Lincoln saved the Union. And President William Howard Taft got stuck in a bathtub, and then got unstuck. This is his story. The Northern California Independent Booksellers Association Picture Book of the Year “Although there's considerably more naked flesh on display then in the average picture book, there's no denying the riveting spectacle of Taft's struggle.” — Publishers Weekly “Just right for reading aloud.” — School Library Journal “Barnett spins a probably apocryphal but nonetheless hilarious incident into a Cabinet-level crisis.” — Kirkus Reviews “A delightful, smart, and silly story about the most famous bathtub misadventure in U.S. Presidential history.Fleshy, funny, and fact-checked, this perfect Inauguration Day read-aloud will plump up any presidential collection.” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books The combination of Barnett’s repetitive assonance and Van Dusen’s gouache caricature illustrations (with strategically placed water and bubbles) sets the hilarious tone. A concluding author’s note reveals an archival photo of four men sitting in Taft’s custom-built bathtub for the White House and presents the actual facts pertaining to the president and his numerous commissioned bathtubs. Studying the presidency need never be dull again.

—Booklist The funniest kids' history book we've seen in a while. Lots of silly fun. —New York Post The illustrations perfectly match the tone and tenor of Barnett’s words. Taft is depicted in all his large, naked glory, but the illustrations give the President an air of authority and dignity. The book itself is physically large, though Taft is largest of all, filling up his spacious bathroom with his voluminous body and endless cacophony. Kids will enjoy the humor and energy in this story and be intrigued by the notion that presidents are people, too. —Library Media Connection Each page is a deliciously smooth (like chocolate!) series of illustrations of the drama - images where the rolls of flesh almost become animated themselves.

How did Van Dusen do it? He makes the most of Mac Barnett's hilarious, imaginative and yet still respectful tale. This book rewards readers of all ages. —The Sunday Plain Dealer Van Dusen's exaggerated gouache illustrations contribute to the author's merry absurdities.

—San Jose Mercury News The text is humorous and early 20th century-sounding, with oversized illustrations and suit the subject perfectly. —Palo Alto Weekly. With Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Matthew Myers A bunny gets evil superpowers on his birthday and tries to take over Earth. A New York Times Bestseller ★ 'An honest reflection of the ways kids interact with books—in a way that’s accessible to kids themselves—as well as a complexly layered work of comic genius.This is an example of exactly how kids are told not to interact with their books—and that’s what makes it so effective. Alex’s gleeful disregard for the inanity of Birthday Bunny belies a deep engagement with the words in the book, an active participation with the structures of literacy that acts as a rebellious model for kids just starting to read on their own.

And who can’t help but giggle at a cry of “Time to get it on, carrot breath!”? This is, then, sure to be an early reader that’s also endlessly entertaining and that will stand up to multiple readings as viewers find more of Alex’s hidden gems.' —The Bulletin for the Center of the Children's Book, starred review ★ “A hilarious and transgressive story with a clear message: Don’t suffer schlock.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ “An enthusiastically taboo, devil-may-care outing and a great writing inspiration to use on old books headed for the bin.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ “This is a perfect book to give independent readers who are looking for something a little different. The unique layout and design will inspire creativity in readers.” —School Library Journal, starred review ★ 'This is a perfect book to give independent readers who are looking for something a little different.' —Shelf Awareness, starred review ★ ”Just about everything explodes.” — Booklist, starred review 'It is original and funny and is likely to appeal to children who think that woodland creatures are drippy and like superhero action. It might even encourage them to be creative—all over other books.” —The Sunday Times “Original, hugely enjoyablea celebration of of the power of story and children’s creativity.” —Books for Keeps “A funny, subversive act of vandalism that will instantly appeal to all mischievous imaginations, young and old.” —Absolutely Chelsea. Illustrated by Kevin Cornell Are you ready to count the monkeys?

★ “Barnett’s adventure is a complete hoot in its absurditybegs to be read aloud.” —The Bulletin for the Center of the Children’s Book, starred review ★ “Cornell (who previously teamed up with Barnett for Mustache!) is an artist in the modern-day Disney animation tradition, effortlessly juggling funny chaos, irreverent characterizations, and visual winks and nudges. Barnett’s narrator may be increasingly frustrated (“We’re never going to count the monkeys!”) but he also has expert comic timing. This spot-on spoof of counting books is the perfect reward for anyone who’s put in a hard day’s work with numbers, big or small.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review 'Sure to be a hit.' —School Library Journal “Kinetic, raucous read-aloud. More fun than a barrel of well, you know.” —Kirkus Reviews. With illustrations by Matthew Myers A stolen surfboard, vanishing cargo ships, missing gym shorts: Steve Brixton is drowning in mysteries.

A Junior Library Guild Selection 'Like the three earlier volumes of the Brixton Brothers series, this chapter book takes the adventure and plotting of an old-school (think Hardy Boys) series mystery and overlays it with deadpan, offbeat humor. Wildly improbable and reliably entertaining.” — Booklist 'Barnett has written a fun, adventure-filled book. This is a great choice for slow or reluctant readers.' — School Library Journal 'I’ll read the Brixton Brothers books even when my kids aren’t around, but they get a kick out of them, too. Barnett once again pulls off the balancing act between the absurdity of a kid who can solve crimes that adults can’t figure out and the reality that Steve’s a dorky kid who got all his sleuthing tips from a series of boy-detective novels.” — Wired GeekDad. Illustrated by Dan Santat It’s a terrible thing when you mess up on your history test. It’s even worse when you mess up all of human history.

★ “Wonderfully ridiculous in premise and execution.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ “Barnett’s deadpan prose and Santat’s page-popping art hilariously reveal what happens when you mess with history.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review 'Whether they are shoving paintbrushes up their noses, spray-painting their faces, or stabbing each other with pencils, readers will find these Cave Stooges irresistible.' — The Horn Book Magazine. Illustrated by Adam Rex A trip to the park, a walk through the woods, a glint of teeth behind a gnarled tree And that’s when things go very wrong. A Junior Library Guild Selection An IndieBound Kids Next List Pick ★ “An elaborate prank on the picture-book genre that comes together in playful harmony.” —School Library Journal, starred review “Combines twisty plotting, irreverent dialogue, visual hilarity, and sophisticated book design into an arch package. But beneath the silly surface, children will find a meaningful exposition of just what goes into a successful picture book, and how author, illustrator, and character must collaborate and compromise.” —Booklist.

Illustrated by Jon Klassen It looks like an ordinary box of ordinary yarn. But it turns out it isn’t. Winner of the Caldecott Honor One of TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Children’s Books of All Time Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winner of the E.B. With illustrations by Adam Rex Steve Brixton, current seventh-grader and retired private detective, gets pulled back into sleuthing on a trip down the California coast. 2012 Edgar Nominee A Junior Library Guild Selection “Sly and often silly.” —Kirkus Reviews 'This latest volume from Mac Barnett (with illustrations by Adam Rex, as usual) hits all the right notes, with some double-crossing, red herrings, and a train-top chase.' —Wired GeekDad 'An amusing addition to the Brixton Brothers series.'

With illustrations by Adam Rex Steve Brixton set out to rescue his hero, the writer MacArthur Bart, from a ruthless crime syndicate. A Junior Library Guild Selection “Barnett’s second Brixton Brothers mystery continues the whimsically sardonic adventures of everyone’s soon-to-be-favorite clueless-yet-earnest boy detective-wannabe. Shot through with moments of goofiness and dotted with Rex’s black-and-white illustrations, this is sure to please existing fans and win new ones.” —Kirkus Reviews “It’s a hilarious book that will keep your kids (and you) guessing at the eventual outcome, and I enjoyed every bit of it. Barnett has a great way with words and it’s just a joy to read, even as an adult.” —Wired GeekDad “These books are hilarious, action-packed adventures that Middle Grade readers will love! I, for one, could not put them down and even LOL’d on the subway train while reading them.” —Scholastic Book Talk 'Barnett has written a fun, adventure-filled book. This is a great choice for slow or reluctant readers.' —School Library Journal “The Ghostwriter Secret is just as good as The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity.

Like the first book, The Ghostwriter Secret is funny. It has action. It has danger. It has a mystery with twists and surprises. It has awesome illustrations by Adam Rex. There’s a jewel robbery, fishing net-throwing and gun-toting thugs, arson, and a car chase.

Plus, the good guy gets to punch the bad guy in the solar plexus” —Bigfoot Reads And on Pink Me, Mao, nine-year-old son of a librarian, says (in his first ever book talk): “It’s a very humorous detective novel in which they go to places that you you wouldn’t expect to find gangs.”. Illustrated by Dan Santat It’s a terrible thing when a giant robot rampages in your city. It’s even worse when it’s your fault. With Scott Teplin and Eli Horowitz and also Adam Rex and Anna Sheffield Detectives, liars, and real buried treasure. ★ “Ready to get your mind blown?

Then dig into this.” —Booklist, starred review “A marvel. Clock is a house-shaped board book chock full of mystery, humor and stunning artwork. Oh, and there are also clues that point to 12 emerald-encrusted numbers buried across the country, just in case the visuals don’t hook you (which is unlikely).” —San Francisco Chronicle “Enter the world’s weirdest book. I’m sure there are other words for it, but the term ‘weird’ sticks out prominently in my mind.

So too do the words ‘wacky,’ ‘hypnotic,’ ‘awe-inspiring,’ and ‘potentially hazardous to your health.’ I do not kid. I kid a tiny bit. But the fact of the matter is that if you or a child or you AND a child ever wanted to be a part of a real world treasure hunt, the time is now. For my part, all that I care is that there’s a new book out there with teeny tiny pictures for me to stare glazed-eye at for long periods of time. To stare and stare and stare. What I really came to like and respect about The Clock Without a Face is that it has no difficulty defining its own audience.

The writing and the pictures are hugely kid-friendly. Maybe a child wouldn’t have the wherewithal to solve the puzzles, but there’s always a chance. And where there’s a chance there will be kid fans. I know I’ll be handing my copy to the kids in the bookclub I run with the hope that they find a way to solve it themselves. Because even if they don’t solve it, they’re going to have a heckuva great time obsessing over its wackiness. Fun fun fun.” —Fuse #8, School Library Journal. “Clock seamlessly blends the playfulness of the kids’ books we wished we had and the sophistication of McSweeney’s trademark design.” —TimeOut Chicago “Fun shape, fun story, fun pictures!

If I had a kid who asked a million questions all the time, I would give them this, because it would shut them up for awhile. (Would probably also work on adults who need to be shut up.)” —Large Hearted Boy “Part The Westing Game, part Masquerade, this board book mystery lures readers in with its pentagonal shape, dry humor, and pages of intricate details. But the chief draw is the promise of very real buried treasure, with the clues to its locations hidden within the bookGiven the potential of discovering clues to where the actual bejeweled numbers (created by jewelry designer Anna Sheffield) have been hidden, kids should be plenty motivated to pore over each scene.” —Publishers Weekly “The Clock Without a Face is the realization of every (inner) child’s wildest dreams: a full color, illustrated mystery book packed full of clues that lead to real treasure.” —Flavorpill “This is a very cool book for the tween set (think 9-12). And really, any teens or adults that have browsed the book in my living room seem to love it just as much.” —DesignMom. With illustrations by Adam Rex The only way Steve Brixton can prove he’s not a detective is by solving America’s biggest mystery.

2010 Edgar Award Nominee A Junior Library Guild Selection One of the New York Public Library’s 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing “Cooly hystericalPray for sequels.” —Kirkus Reviews 'One of the funniest and most promising series openers in years.' —School Library Journal “This is the craziest, funniest book you will read all year. What are you waiting for?” —Jon Scieszka, National Ambassador of Young People’s Literature “Action! Mac Barnett has written a book kids will devour.” —Jeff Kinney “Man oh man, this is one great book. It’s full of excitement and danger, of narrow escapes and unexpected twists, while also being one of the funniest books of its kind ever written. If you’re not currently tied up in the hold of a renegade ship – or even if you are (and have your hands free) – read it.” —Dave Eggers. Illustrated by Adam Rex The story of a boy and the pet whale that ruins his life.

WHALE MAIL UPDATE: If your request for a free blue whale trial has come back return to sender, please know that Hyperion has moved. Send whale mail An IndieBound Top-Ten Kids Next List Pick ★ “Definitely funny and slyly subversive.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “A headlong plunge into surrealism ensues when Billy Twitters’s parents punish him by giving him a blue whale.

The cleverness is in the idea’s literal-mindedness — Billy thinking “I feel like something’s watching me” as he eats his cereal, one very large eye visible behind him, and then hauling the whale to school on his bicycle. It’s not supposed to make sense, and, amusingly, it doesn’t.” —The New York Times.