Dashka Slater

• Feb-2000
• / General Fiction
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A sometimes funny, sometimes magical first novel, The Wishing Box explores the surprising and unintended consequences of getting what you ask for. Julia, an almost-30 single mom whose life is mostly together, lives in Oakland with her seven-year-old ...

• May-2006
• / General Fiction
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Baby loves his brand-new white shoes, taking them all over the neighborhood while his frantic mom chases behind him. But he just can't resist stomping through puddles, squishing fallen plums, and dancing in fresh paint. It isn't long before those ...

• Oct-2006
• / General Fiction
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At night, a girl hears the sirens from the fire station near her house.
Even though it is dark outside, she knows where they are going: to a castle, to a garden, all the way to Pluto . . .

Dashka Slater and Nicoletta Ceccoli have crafted a ...

• May-2008
• / General Fiction
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When a tiny sea serpent tumbles from the bathtub faucet, a little girl finds an unexpected friend. As rainy day after rainy day passes, the two sing songs, take baths, and talk about the sea.But little girls live on land, and a growing sea serpent ne...

• Sep-2012
• / General Fiction
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Not all princesses are made of sugar and spice--some are made of funnier, fiercer stuff Princess Amanita laughs in the face of danger. Brakeless bicycles, pet scorpions, spiky plants--that's her thing. So when quiet Prince Florian gives her roses,...

• Apr-2017
• / General Fiction
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The first picture book in the bestselling Escargot series about a cute French snail and his laugh-out-loud adventures.Escargot is an adorable French snail who only wants two things: 1) To be your favorite animal, and 2) To eat the delicious salad at ...

• Sep-2017
• / Action Adventure
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An inquisitive fox sets off on a seafaring voyage with a crew of deer and pigeons in this enchanting tale of friendship and adventure. Marco the fox has a lot of questions, like: how deep does the sun go when it sinks into the sea? And why do bird...

• Apr-2020
• / General Fiction
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AN INDIE BESTSELLER � -- � A cute French snail searches for the book of his dreams in this laugh-out-loud second picture book in the bestselling Escargot series. Escargot is going on a trip to the library, where there are so many stories to choose fr...

• Jul-2020
• / Fantasy
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Award-winning author Dashka Slater spins a tale of friendship, magic, and eternal life in The Book of Fatal Errors, an evocative and witty middle-grade fantasy.Rufus doesn’t just make mistakes �" he makes fatal errors. Clumsy and awkward, he feels...

• Mar-2022
• / Fantasy
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Rufus's perilous quest to protect the magical Feylawn continues in this captivating sequel to the New York Times bestseller, The Book of Fatal Errors.Fresh from his successful mission to send the feylings back to the Green World, Rufus finds himself ...

• Nov-2022
• / General Fiction
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Fall in love with this laugh-out-loud third picture book in the bestselling Escargot series about a cute French snail who attends a Valentine’s Day party—the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day or celebrating love all year round.Today ...

• Feb-2023
• / General Fiction
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In a charming take on a milestone moment, a young girl summons a cowpoke’s courage to tame her intimidating new bicycle.Kayla loves riding her pink pony, a three-wheeled bike, up and down the street, day after day. But then Daddy announces that...

• Feb-2024
• / General Fiction
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A cute French snail sets off on a springtime adventure with an adorable bunny in this laugh-out-loud fourth picture book in the bestselling Escargot series—the perfect gift for Easter or all year round....

• Apr-2026
• / General Fiction
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In this perfect bedtime read, a cute French snail hosts a pajama party in this laugh-out-loud fifth picture book in the bestselling Escargot series.Escargot is hosting a pajama party and everyone is invited! There is only one rule: Don't fall asl...