Ashley Spires

Binky's blast-off into outer space (outside) to battle aliens (bugs) is delayed when he realizes he's left something behind--and it's not the anti-gravity kitty litter.

"Binky the space cat has been promoted to lieutenant. He's now in charge of training the next generation of space cadets. But then he meets the new space kitten -- who isn't a kitten at all! Is someone trying to pull the fur over his eyes? Binky and Captain Gracie need to figure out the new cadet before the next alien attack!"--Information from Amazon.com.

When Binky and his space team are left at a pet hotel while their humans go on vacation, they encounter Professor Tuffy, an ex-space pet working with the aliens. Binky and his friends attempt to stop Professor Tuffy and her evil plan before their humans return.

HOLY FUZZBUTT! Aliens have invaded, and Gordon's fellow space pets have been captured! Now Gordon will have to fight the enemy alone! Even his distress calls to P.U.R.S.T. (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) have gone unanswered. But Gordon's never been much of a fighter - his deadliest weapon is his mind. So what's a genius dog to do? Time travel, of course! He'll use his new time machine to stop the invasion before it happens. But something...

June is happy to get a new neighbor, Mae, and soon the two of them are best friends and having adventures determined by the Wonder Wheel that they spin each morning.

This delightful picture book from Ashley Spires, bestselling author of The Most Magnificent Thing, perfectly depicts what children go through when confronted with something difficult. With humor and endearing artwork, Spires sensitively portrays Lou procrastinating, making excuses, imagining alternatives and denying she cares. Ultimately, Lou faces her fear, and although she fails, the effort empowers her, encouraging a growth mindset. All the while,...

"Esther the fairy doesn't believe in magic. But fairies are all about magic, despite Esther's best efforts to reveal the science of their world. This time around, though, she's got her fairy pals Clover and Fig, along with trusty sidekick Albert the bird, to help create a more science-oriented entry for their school's "Magic Fair" -- Pixieville's magical answer to a science fair, which has never gone well for Esther before. When the local pond disappears,...

All the fairies in Pixieville believe in magic--except Esther. She believes in science. When a forest tree stops growing, all the fairies are stumped--including Esther. But not for long! Esther knows that science can get to the root of the problem--and its solution!

A little girl has a wonderful idea. With the help of her canine assistant, she is going to make the most magnificent thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. But making the most magnificent thing turns out to be harder than she thinks.

Engrossed in a book, Henry decides to ignore the school bell, which sets off a chain reaction.