(An Anne Schwartz Book/Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Simon & Schuster) Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride illustrated and written by Marjorie Priceman.

Zen Shorts illustrated and written by Jon J.Rosa illustrated by Bryan Collier and written by Nikki Giovanni (Henry Holt and Company).The Hello, Goodbye Window illustrated by Chris Raschka and written by Norton Juster (Michael di Capua Books/Hyperion Books for Children) Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom illustrated by Kadir Nelson, written by Carole Boston Weatherford (Hyperion/Jump at the Sun).Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal Alphabet by David McLimans (Walker).Like a Disney film being released from the vault, both books are now available for a whole new generation to enjoy.Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity by Mo Willems (Hyperion)

It’s become culturally important to share with our kids things that we loved when we were their age and no company makes that easier to do than Disney. It’s not unusual for Disney Hyperion to rerelease books when a sequel comes out, but take it as a sign of the enduring popularity of Company’s Comingand Company’s Going that both books are returning to print without a new release to drive sales. His character designs are well detailed and his aliens look like insects with capes and metal helmets. Illustrations are provided by David Small, a Caldecott Medal winner. When they arrive, they discover that these aliens are just like us, as all manner of law enforcement show up to ensure that they’re not a threat.Īrthur Yorinks’ stories are very unique, dropping some unique characters into an otherwise mundane world. Being so enamored with Shirley’s cooking, they invite her to their planet to cater their sister’s wedding.

The party is quickly crashed by the army, navy, marines, and FBI, but in the end the travelers prove not to be a threat and discover their new favorite food, spaghetti and meatballs.Ĭompany’s Going picks up where the first book left off, with the two aliens preparing to leave earth. The two alien travelers look wary and Shirley decides to be hospitable, inviting them to dinner with her relatives. Shirley and Moe are having a dinner party at their home in Bellmore when a spaceship lands in their backyard. Disney Hyperion released the sequel, Company’s Going, in 2001 and both books are once again available for parents to share this cosmic adventure with their kids. Originally published in 1988 by Dragonfly Books, Company’s Comingwas a beloved story for generations of kids. On April 10th, Disney Hyperion is rereleasing two books written by New York Times Best-Selling Author Arthur Yorinks.

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