Middle Grade

Cookie Chronicles

(series)
“Ben Yokoyama is the sort of character—and these are the sorts of stories—that kids will find impossible to resist.”

—Lincoln Peirce

New York Times-bestselling author of the Big Nate series

In every Cookie Chronicles book, literal-minded Ben Yokoyama gets a new fortune cookie fortune, which he takes far too seriously— prompting humorous misunderstandings, ill-fated adventures, and a deeper understanding of language and life.

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Book 1

After reading a fortune that warns "Live each day as if it were your last," Ben scrambles to accomplish every goal and dream on his bucket list before the clock strikes midnight.

(March 2021)

Book 2

When Ben gets a fortune that says, "Good things come to those who wait," he must figure out when it makes sense to be patient and when it's time to stand up and take action.

(March 2021)

Book 3

When Ben's fortune tells him that "Practice makes perfect," he tries his hardest to live without flaw—learning the hard way that the pursuit of perfection means giving up the things you love.

(December 2021)

Book 4

Ben is delighted when his fortune declares “the best things in life are free” until the school bully steals his fortune—and his access to free stuff!

(September 2022)

Book 5

When Ben finds a lost wallet, his attempts to find its rightful owner are complicated by having to juggle the wisdom of five different fortunes—which offer contradicting advice.

(March 2023)

Book 6

When Ben and Janet find themselves on opposite sides of a political campaign, they have to decide what’s fair (and what’s not) in love and war.

(August 2024)

WORDS OF PRAISE

“Joyfully silly illustrations add to the hilarity and action.” —Kirkus, Book 1

“Verdict: Highly recommended.” —School Library Journal

 “Endless amusement and laughter.” —Kirkus, Book 2

KIND WORDS FROM OUR HEROES

“Our time on Earth is limited. Cookies are delicious. These are two of life’s most important truths, and this marvelous book contains both of them. If I could, I would eat it.”

Lemony Snicket
New York Times-bestselling author of the A Series of Unfortunate Events series

“Here’s an excellent fortune for you: Read these hilarious books! Full of humor, heart, and glorious art, The Cookie Chronicles are baked to perfection.”

Tui T. Sutherland
New York Times-bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series

“Hugely heartfelt, very funny, and delightfully illustrated, Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom is sure to be deeply loved by young readers.”

Jasmine Warga
New York Times-bestselling and Newbery Honor author of Other Words For Home and The Shape of Thunder

“WARNING: This book will make you crave noodles. And cake. And more Ben Yokoyama books, because they’re amazing!”

Susan Tan
Author of the Cilla Lee Jenkins series and founder of the Authors Everywhere! YouTube channel

The Real McCoys

(series)

“These clever, funny, delightful books are just what this crazy world needs. The surprising and inventive interaction between text and illustration shows that two brains are, indeed, better than one.”

—Andrea Beaty

#1 New York Times-bestselling author of Ada Twist, Scientist

Polar opposites and utterly interdependent, self-proclaimed fourth-grade super-genius Moxie McCoy and her observant little brother Milton combine forces to solve mysteries while navigating the challenges of their contrasting approaches to everything.

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Book 1

Moxie sets out to save the missing school mascot and find a new best friend; along the way, she gets to know her little brother.

Book 2

Moxie and Milton team up to figure out who is sending dozens of anonymous letters while trying to save their fraying partnership.

Book 3

Moxie goes undercover to help her sworn nemesis thwart her other sworn nemesis while Milton investigates a mysterious heist.

WORDS OF PRAISE

“An ingenious combination of text and art” —School Library Journal, starred review

“A uniquely told whodunit.” —Booklist,
starred review

“Heavily illustrated and impressively designed.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

Picture Books

A girl and her family travel 4,000 miles for their annual summer adventures as commercial salmon fishermen on the Alaskan tundra. This will be her first summer as a member of the fishing crew—facing new challenges, new freedoms, and new responsibilities.

“A spectacular front-row seat.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Eye-opening and awesome.” ―Booklist, starred review

A boy explores the world’s grand and ordinary wonders—first in his imagination and then by exploring the world outside his window. A perfect tool for teachers or librarians, this book encourages observation, discovery, and storytelling.

“A sweeping exploration of imagination, appreciation, and possibility… a thought-provoking conversation with readers… a vivid portrait of the world’s diversity.” ―Publishers Weekly

Meet the baby who ruins everything, and the big sister who learns to love him. Together, they make this laugh-out-loud picture book the perfect gift for new siblings and baby showers.

“This is a wonderfully empathetic and funny book that doesn’t talk down to older siblings and their real struggles having their world turned upside down.” ―Kate Beaton, #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator