Books from Balzer + Bray

Gris Grimly's Frankenstein
By Mary Shelley
This is a richly morose nightmare of a book, a primer for young readers on the pleasures and dangers of decadent languidness."—New York Times Book Review Gris Grimly's Frankenstein is a twisted, fresh, and utterly original full-length, ...
Wanda Jean's Face
By Linda Smith
Wanda Jean's Face
Wanda Jean's Face
By Linda Smith
Wanda Jean's Face
What I Love About You
By Susan Farrington
A sweet and funny "I Love You" picture book about everything a parent loves about his or her child—from acclaimed artist Susan Farrington. Do you know what I love? So many things!
How Do I Love Thee?
By Jennifer Adams
A gorgeous reinvention of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous "Sonnet 43" from the bestselling author of the BabyLit board books and the acclaimed illustrator of Over and Under the Snow. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
By emily m. danforth
The acclaimed book behind the 2018 Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning movie "LGBTQ cinema is out in force at Sundance Film Festival," proclaimed USA Today.
Even Monsters Need to Sleep
By Lisa Wheeler
Even Monsters Need to Sleep by acclaimed author-illustrator team Lisa Wheeler and Chris Van Dusen puts a fresh and humorous spin on the classic bedtime story.
Even Monsters Go to School
By Lisa Wheeler
What’s a school day like for you? Bigfoot rides a yellow bus. Frankenstein shows off his new shoes. Troll loves playing tag at recess. And aliens go gaga over school supplies. Just like you, even monsters go to school!
Joey and Johnny, the Ninjas: Epic Fail
By Kevin Serwacki, Chris Pallace
That’s so ninja! Epic Fail is the second book in the insanely funny and action-packed Joey and Johnny, the Ninjas series about two best friends and ninjas-in-training—perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Origami Yoda.
Little Penguin and the Mysterious Object
By Laura Driscoll
From Tadgh Bentley comes an I Can Read adventure for Little Penguin, star of Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups.
Fox Is Late
By Corey R. Tabor
Fun-loving, mischievous Fox is late for lunch, so he hops on his skateboard.
Fox and the Jumping Contest
By Corey R. Tabor
Fox and the Jumping Contest is a funny, surprising picture book starring Fox—a lovable modern-day trickster character—and his animal friends, from debut author-illustrator Corey R. Tabor.
Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909
By Michelle Markel
An engagingly illustrated account of immigrant Clara Lemlich's pivotal role in the influential 1909 women laborer's strike describes how she worked grueling hours to acquire an education and support her family before organizing a massive ...
Shark Kiss, Octopus Hug
By Lynn Rowe Reed
Charlie the shark and Olivia Octopus were the best friends the ocean had ever seen. All Charlie wanted was a hug. Olivia desperately wished for a kiss. This is the story of how they both found what they were looking for.
Fox and the Bike Ride
By Corey R. Tabor
Fun-loving, mischievous Fox from Fox and the Jumping Contest is back in this charming and hilarious tale of friendship, adventure—and snacks. It’s the day of the animals’ annual bike ride, and Fox is not excited.
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs: As Retold by Mo Willems

When three hungry dinosaurs lay a trap hoping to catch something to eat, Goldilocks who never listens to warnings, walks into their house and springs the trap.
Gris Grimly's Tales from the Brothers Grimm
By Margaret Hunt, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Grimm. The name alone is enough to call to mind any number of the timeless fairy tales collected by brothers Jacob and Wilhelm in the early nineteenth century.
Hush, Little Bunny
By David Ezra Stein
A tender ode to unconditional love and the beauty of the natural world, this is the perfect book to share with your bunny.
The Carrie Diaries
By Candace Bushnell
Tells the story of Manhattan columnist Carrie Bradshaw's high school years, her relationships with her peers, and how she became a writer.
Happy Birthday, Mouse!
By Laura Numeroff
Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he celebrates his birthday with the perfect treat!