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by Christina Shawn, illustrated by Shawn Yu

Lucas loves to play cars, monsters, superheroes and space invaders, but what he loves to play most is his violin. With every note he plays, his imagination soars, creating a world filled with quirky aliens and snoring monsters. Join Lucas on his musical imagination adventures!

LUCAS PLAYS:


Coming Soon:

There’s Always Room for More

by Christina Shawn, Illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani

Children's: Picture book

Christina Shawn's THERE'S ALWAYS ROOM FOR MORE, about a child happy with one parent who has to adjust to the fun and not-so-fun parts when adding a second parent, a new pet, and a sibling, illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani, to Ariel Richardson at Chronicle Children's, for publication in spring 2025, by Mary Cummings at Great River Literary in association with Betsy Amster Literary Enterprises for the author, and by Kirsten Hall at Catbird Productions for the illustrator (world).

No Love Potion

by Christina Shawn, Illustrated by Merry Miller-Gass

Children's: Picture book

In this chaotic and fun story, a young witch concocts a potion to get rid of icky love stuff. But just as her brew is almost ready and brimming with bat wings and beard hair, Ingredient Number 9 surprises her with an act of kindness, and hops into her heart. Perfect for Halloween, Valentine’s Day and every day in between!

Coming in September 2025 from The Little Press Publishing.