Böcker utgivna av Little, Brown & Company

Longlisted for the Green Earth Book Award For fans of The Invisible String and I Wish You More, this hopeful picture book follows a mother and son at bedtime as they dream of a better world by wishing for kindness, community, and helpfulness.  At bedtime, a child asks his mother what it is that she wishes for. She has many wishes—to respect nature and the earth, to give shelter to those in need, to lend a helping hand. No matter her wish, one thing is clear: there are lots of ways to show and encourage kindness. With gentle rhyme and lyricism, this loving read aloud delivers a comforting message about the role kindness plays in our everyday lives. It’s a gentle reminder that our wishes, when put into action, can help improve the world. Perfect for: – Parents, grandparents, and educators—this is a great conversation starter! – Gift givers in search of heartfelt and hopeful books about world peace – Readers who want to discuss the impactful ways children can help make the world a better place "A lovely book; these messages will make children aware that simple acts can make a big difference for everyone." —School Library Journal

"A middle grade survey nonfiction work celebrating North American Indigenous knowledge and Native contributions to contemporary STEM"--

"Domino builds a tree house in his backyard, followed by a tree cottage, and then a tree mansion, but he never seems to be happy with what he has."--

"When Billy Reilly vanished, his parents embarked on a desperate search for answers. Was their son's disappearance connected to his mysterious work for the FBI, or was it a personal quest gone wrong? Only when Wall Street Journal reporter Brett Forrest embarks on his own investigation does a picture emerge: of the FBI's exploitation of US citizens through a secretive intelligence program, a young man's lust for adventure within the world's conflicts, and the costs of a rising clash between Moscow and Washington"--

"In this western reinvention of the classic tale "Cinderella," Cinda participates in a rodeo and wins the attention of the nonbinary rider hosting the competition"--

Mark's rainbow cape makes him feel brave enough to be himself and make new friends, but when the cape goes missing, he worries that his confidence will disappear too.

Echika, burdened by her decision to hide the secret of Harold's Laws of Respect, experiences a rapid loss of Brain Dive functionality. With her prospects of being reinstated as a Diver looking grim, Echika is assigned to her next case as a normal police investigator, only to find Harold working the same inquiry with the help of a new "genius" assistant. From there, the two former partners chase separate leads after a hacker known only as E, a self-styled mind reader who has been leaking classified Interpol information on a popular message board. But what is this mysterious figure really after, and why are they inciting their followers to violence?

As the battle rages on multiple fronts, the Black Label forces are divided further when Oriha is caught in a Syringe trap. Cruelly manipulating Oriha by exploiting her greatest vulnerability, Kaname seems sure she's bested her rival hacker at last. Will Oriha manage to break free, even when giving in to Syringe means reuniting with someone dearly precious to her?

"Lloyd is a novice adventurer whose dream is to discover "true strength" in the capital he has always admired, despite growing up with neighbors who always considered him weak."--

"In the far future, a disaster known as the "Rusty Wind" has transformed the majority of Japan into a barren desert and left civilization in tatters. After his teacher falls prey to the rust, the roguish Bisco Akahoshi embarks on a journey through the sandy wastes to obtain a mushroom known only as the Rust Eater, rumored to cure the ailment. Together with the dashing young doctor Milo, the pair will have to contend with the unforgiving environment and their fellow wanderers in order to make it back alive"--

"First published in Japan in 2021 by Kadokawa Corporation, Tokyo"--Title page verso.

"Still stuck on the island without their magical powers, the heirs of the great mage and their magical-girl companions are in a panic. To leave the island, they must defeat the powerful goddess who has been slowly killing them off one by one. The survivors continue to fight despite their struggles...but who is controlling this goddess, and for what purpose?" --

"Faced with mounting pressure and a pile of false leads and dead ends, the police are poised to make a hasty arrest for the murder of Mayor King. Detective Ellis has his own suspect in mind but just as little hard evidence to go on. Al's future hangs in the balance as both investigations stall, and the murderer is more than happy to watch Al take the fall for their crime--perhaps even literally..."--

Yuriko and Gakurouta recount their first meeting and proposal to a curious Sousuke. Their first impressions may not have been the best, but once they got a chance to have a proper conversation, it turned out they had more in common than they thought!

A centaur girl arrives at the frontier town and accosts Heavy Warrior, believing him responsible for the disappearance of her centaur princess he asks Goblin Slayer to investigate the matter. The party ends up in the water town, which is in the throes of centaur racing fever, and Sword Maiden tells Goblin Slayer about another missing individual named Silver Blaze. Greed and shadowy plots collide...but only the pips of the dice will tell how the mystery unfolds!

Kimihiko Kimizuka has survived the battle with Seed, but not without heavy casualties. Natsunagi is dead, Charlie is in critical condition, and Yui has been taken captive. Kimihiko is lost in despair, but Siesta appears before him to pull him back into action. He can't give up yet. After all, this story needs a happy ending, and what's an assistant without a detective?

"Right when Ria thought she and Caitel were getting closer, her papa is wrenched away from her! With Caitel needed at the battlefront, Ria is left to spend her days awaiting his return - yet the palace is anything but quiet. Silvia's baby is on the way, Graecito is causing trouble for both Ria and Serira, and a mysterious concubine lures the princess in with tales of her late mother. But most intriguing of all is the solemn, beautiful knight in tears at the Winter Tree - just who is he, why is he crying so sorrowfully, and what is his relationship with Caitel...?"--

Winter is here. Tomozaki finds himself at odds with Kikuchi- and once again, only words can close the distance between them. Tomozaki confronts his own actions, and in the process, he gains insight into Kikuchi he never had before. There are some things a bottom-tier character just won't notice. And then there's Aoi Hinami, someone so special to both of them... Can Tomozaki clear this difficult trial with his first-ever girlfriend?

"For thousands of years, Japan has been protected by five clans wielding barrier-weaving magic. Born to a branch family of one such clan, eighteen-year-old Hana has always been stuck in the shadow of her more capable, beautiful, and popular twin sister. When a strong power awakens within Hana, she chooses to hide it so she can continue living a quiet life out of the spotlight. But that ideal lifestyle begins to slip out of reach when Saku Ichinomiya takes over as the new head of the Ichinomiya clan and sets out to find a bride strong enough to stand by his side. Eager to keep her abilities secret, Hana steers clear of Saku... but will she be tempted to sign a marriage contract if it guarantees the peaceful, quiet future of her dreams?"--Provided by publisher.

The casino party is finally underway, and everyoneinvolved in the Flying Pussycat and Mist Wall incidents has gathered at the newRa'Äôs Lance hotel. Is there a shadowy figure pulling thestrings behind the scenes, or is it fate? Meanwhile, the Martillo family hasbeen hit by Melvi, the Runorata family'Äôs dealer. Amid theconfusion, Firo heads to the casino fueled by anger and determination... And sothe gamble begins!

"After Gray invites Deborah to tour his building, Deborah rubs more than a few of his "angels" the wrong way. But she doesn't come alone--she's got a "devil" of her own, and if he plays his cards right, he just might carve out a spot for himself in Gray's experiment. Deborah, on the other hand, has bigger plans, and she and Gray don't quite see eye to eye..."--Publisher description.