Uncover the fascinating, inspiring, and sometimes mysterious true story of world renowned detective novelist Agatha Christie’s journey to authorship in this picture book biography.

“After wading into the grossest animal pee, poop, and vomit humans have consumed in Dung for Dinner, Christine dives back into the muck with an equally humorous and informative exploration of the most revolting jobs throughout history. From the ancient Egyptian mummy makers who removed brains by shoving iron hooks up peoples’ noses, to the 19th century Toshers who hunted for treasure deep in the London sewers, to modern day forensic entomologists who study the fly eggs, maggots, and other creepy crawlies that live on-and crawl through-human corpses, we’ll learn about jobs that deal with poop, pee, blood, medicine, and dead bodies. Combining history, science, and a slew of fascinating facts, it’s middle grade nonfiction with real kid appeal”–

Saudade is a Portuguese and Galician word with no perfect translation to English; it’s a strong, melancholy longing for something you once had. Hiking in the hills, a little girl and her Brazilian immigrant mother contemplate what makes them feel saudade. A cool salty breeze miles from the ocean, the smell of Mamãe’s perfume; memories of playing with cousins under trees or waterfalls, riding waves with grandparents who are now stuck in the square of a video call. Though deeply woven through Brazilian music and literature, saudade is a familiar companion to us all. Readers who live far from loved ones or have adopted new homes will especially connect with this exploration of nostalgia and yearning.

A little girl on her way to visit her grandmother meets a hungry wolf in the forest.

This version of the familiar tale ends with both Granny and Red Riding Hood being eaten by the wolf.

A poor woodcutter’s children, lost in the forest, come upon a house made of cookies, cakes, and candy, occupied by a wicked witch who likes to have children for dinner.

The fisherman’s greedy wife is never satisfied with the wishes granted her by an enchanted fish.

A wordless retelling of the fairy tale about the little girl who meets a hungry wolf in the forest.

“Once upon a time there was a sweet little maiden who was loved by all who knewher . . .”So begins this classic tale about Little Red Riding Hood and her encounter with thewolf one day when she is on her way to visit her sick grandmother. Paul Galdone hasdrawn on the Brothers Grimm version of Little Red Riding Hood, and lends beautiful,vibrant illustrations to his exciting retelling of this classic fairy tale. Small children andPaul Galdone’s older fans will cheer as the old tale comes enchantingly alive in lovely,nostalgic, full-color pictures.