Experience the magic of an all new How to Catch story for a younger audience! From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch Brand!
It's Christmas Eve, one of the most magical nights of the year! As Santa Claus starts visiting all the good boys and girls, one child has a wish: to catch Santa! Leaving simple lures and traps throughout the house, the child plans to catch the beloved winter legend and give him a tight hug. Brimming with sweet rhymes and adorable art, this new winter story can be read again and again!
My First How to Catch Santa Claus is a holiday treat sure to delight little ones with its warmhearted, extra sweet story! Perfect for babies newborn to three years, this Christmas board book for toddlers is a wonderful baby and toddler Christmas gift or stocking stuffer!


Hop along and join the fun of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch brand with this sweet Easter board book!
Can you catch the wily Easter Bunny this year? In this delightful Easter tale, one child and his baby animal friends hope to catch this Easter legend and learn his special tricks! Just how does he get eggs to every child in one day? Brimming with charming rhymes, simple STEM traps, and bright illustrations, this Easter bunny book for kids will delight little readers as they follow along to build playful lures and trap everyone's favorite bunny!
Filled with hidden eggs, baskets, candy, chocolates, and more, this adorable story makes the perfect addition to any Easter basket, holiday gift for babies and toddlers, or a festive springtime read aloud for ages 0-3!
I want to catch the Easter Bunny and learn his secret ways,
I've set my traps and now just hope we meet on Easter Day!
Looking for more read aloud fun? Also in the How to Catch series:My First How to Catch Santa ClausMy First How to Catch a WitchHow to Catch the Easter BunnyHow to Catch a Gingerbread ManHow to Catch a Unicorn… And more!


How to Catch a Witch

by Alice Walstead

Published 13 October 2022

New in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series-do YOU have what it takes to snatch this Halloween witch?

It's Halloween night and something doesn't seem quite right. When our heroes head out to trick-or-treat, there are ghosts, goblins, and ghouls everywhere! The Catch Club Kids soon learn that the Halloween Witch opened a magical portal that let all the Halloween creatures visit your neighborhood to trick or treat! Follow along as the Catch Club Kids set zany traps for the Witch so that they can close the portal and get rid of the ghosts and goblins before they take all the Halloween candy!

How to Catch a Witch is a Halloween treat sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos! A perfect Halloween gift or basket stuffer that kids ages 4-7 will love!

Also in the How to Catch Series:
How to Catch a Monster
How to Catch a Unicorn
How to Catch a Mermaid
How to Catch a Dinosaur
How to Catch an Elf
and more!


How to Catch a Class Pet

by Alice Walstead

Published 28 July 2022

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an all-new, hilarious back-to-school adventure!

The class pets escaped from their cages and are running loose in your school! Join along in this school adventure that will delight fans of the bestselling How to Catch series! Perfect for young readers and educators alike, this fun-filled picture book blends STEAM concepts with hilarity and chaos to encourage reading, learning, and imagination.

Featuring an approachable school theme that kids will relate to plus cute animal characters, this silly story will inspire repeat reads again and again!

Join the fun and find out if YOU have what it takes to catch these riotous pets! Perfect for children ages 4-10, this book makes a delightful first day of school gift, gift for teachers, stocking stuffer, graduation gift, or for read-aloud fun anytime of year!

We all went inside to our classrooms,
but there wasn't one pet to be found.
It seems they all watched us this morning,
and escaped for recess on the playground.

Also in the How to Catch Series:
How to Catch a Unicorn
How to Catch a Dinosaur
How to Catch a Mermaid
How to Catch a Monster
How to Catch a Snowman
and more!


How to Catch a Loveosaurus

by Alice Walstead

Published 6 January 2023

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an exciting picture book about a rare new creature!

Can you catch the magical Loveosaurus? The Catch Club Kids are on the chase again, this time to trap a dinosaur that escaped from the museum and wants to spread love and kindness. Blending exciting traps and STEAM concepts with hilarity and chaos to encourage reading, learning, and imagination, this charming adventure will delight young readers, families, and educators alike-and maybe inspire spreading some kindness too! This funny children's picture book makes the perfect bedtime read-aloud and Valentine's Day gift for kids ages 4-10!

Have you heard of the Loveosaurus? The first ever found-it's true!
He's on the run spreading kindness and joy, but who will trap him... YOU?

Also in the How to Catch Series:
How to Catch a Dinosaur
How to Catch a Unicorn
How to Catch a Class Pet
How to Catch a Gingerbread Man
How to Catch a Mermaid
and more!


How to Catch a Reindeer

by Alice Walstead

Published 1 November 2022

Jingle all the way in this all new Christmas story for kids from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series!

It's Christmas Eve and Santa's team is off to deliver presents when one of the trusted reindeer Comet decides to explore on her own... the perfect opportunity for our Catch Club Kids to trap her and prove Santa exists! Come along on this fun Christmas adventure to see if you can catch Comet!

Poised to become a new holiday tradition, this merry picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. The perfect Christmas gift or holiday stocking stuffer for children ages 4-10!

Reindeer fly on Christmas Eve and bring us all good cheer.
To catch one takes a special trap-will YOU meet one this year?

Also in the How to Catch Series:
How to Catch an Elf
How to Catch a Snowman
How to Catch a Yeti
How to Catch a Gingerbread Man
How to Catch a Unicorn
and more!


Step into your storybook and experience the magic of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch brand in this sweet board book for little ones!

Come along into an enchanted world to catch one of the most famous storybook mischief-makers: the big, bad wolf! After reading her favorite stories, one little girl hops into the pages, determined to trap the wily wolf with the help of Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Hansel and Gretel, and more beloved characters. Filled with delightful nods to classic nursery rhyme and fairytale stories, sweet rhymes, and playful lures and traps, this adorable book is sure to spark reading, learning, and imagination for a new set of young How to Catch fans.

My First How to Catch the Big Bad Wolf makes the perfect addition to any birthday gift, basket stuffer, holiday gift for babies and toddlers, or a bedtime read aloud for ages 0-3!

Some of my favorite stories are fables and tales and nursery rhymes,
And I keep hearing about a big, bad wolf who causes trouble sometimes.
If I were in the stories, I know just what I'd do!
I would set only the best traps, he wouldn't have a clue.

Looking for more read aloud fun? Also in the How to Catch series:
My First How to Catch Santa Claus
My First How to Catch a Witch
My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny
How to Catch a Gingerbread Man
How to Catch a Unicorn
and more!


The newest addition in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series-do YOU have rad skills needed to catch the mystical Daddysaurus?

The Catch Club Kids are at it again! This time, they're out to trap the Daddysaurus--a mystical creature capable of such amazing acts of kindness, bravery, brilliance and humor. The kids try to trap the creature with all his favorite activities, but will they succeed? Maybe all they need is a little sweetness to make this awesome Daddysaurus appear! The perfect gift for children ages 4-10 to share with Dad at Father's Day, Christmas, and beyond, this fun dinosaur picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos.

Have you ever heard of the Daddysaurus, known for his kindness and bravery too?
We're on a mission to catch him today, but we may need some help from YOU!

Also in the How to Catch Series:
How to Catch a Dinosaur
How to Catch a Unicorn
How to Catch a Loveosaurus
How to Catch a Leprechaun
How to Catch a Mermaid
and more!


From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new springtime adventure-do YOU have the magic touch needed to catch a Garden Fairy?

When the Catch Club Kids stumble upon a trail of glitter and the entrance to an enchanted garden, they decide that they have to explore! Hoping to find the resident Garden Fairy to learn about her magical realm, our heroes set off on a whirlwind adventure through this larger-than-life garden. Young readers, parents, and educators alike will laugh along as the Garden Fairy dodges ridiculous STEAM traps and hilarious plans, and even interacts with some surprise How to Catch friends!

Perfect for kids ages 4-10, this funny picture book makes a delightful classroom, summertime, or bedtime read-aloud, Easter basket stuffer, and graduation or birthday gift!

In the garden lives a legend filled with magic, wit, and fun,
So grab your friends and set your traps, and catch this fairy before the day's done!

Also in the How to Catch Series:
How to Catch a Mermaid
How to Catch a Unicorn
How to Catch the Tooth Fairy
How to Catch the Easter Bunny
How to Catch a Dinosaur
and more!


How to Catch Santa Claus

by Alice Walstead

Published 5 October 2023

It's time to deck the halls and set your traps in this new Christmas adventure from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series!

Do you have what it takes to catch jolly old St. Nicholas himself? Santa Claus is getting ready to deliver presents to children around the world, but the wily Catch Club Kids have set traps galore! With the help of his trusty Reindeer and Elf, Santa will have to use all his festive magic to avoid being caught.

Poised to become a new holiday tradition, this merry picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. The perfect Christmas gift or holiday stocking stuffer for children ages 4-10!

It's Christmas Eve! I am almost there! I know you've hatched a plan.
So when you hear my HO-HO-HO, try to catch me if YOU can!

Also in the How to Catch Series:
How to Catch an Elf
How to Catch a Reindeer
How to Catch a Snowman
How to Catch a Gingerbread Man
How to Catch a Unicorn
and more!


From the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch books comes the first exhilarating Christmas adventure in a new graphic novel series for kids age 6-9!

Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure ... together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. In their first adventure, they are trying to catch one of Santa's little helpers--only Dragon has no idea what a Santa is let alone an elf.
Bursting with colorful art and funny text that is sure to appeal to How to Catch lovers and new young readers alike, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an Elf is sure to bring extra cheer to your holidays this year!


How to Catch a Dream

by Alice Walstead

Published 2 May 2024

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an all-new story about life's greatest adventure: catching your dream!

This time, there are no traps to build or maps to follow, but only milestones to achieve! Everything you need to catch your biggest dream is already in you! A celebration of resilience, bravery, persistence, and true belief in yourself, How to Catch a Dream is perfect for fans of Oh, the Places You'll Go and Happy Dreamer, and a reminder that catching your dream is always within reach!

A great big world is out there waiting...It holds your biggest dream it's true.
Excitement, joy, and adventure are ready...Now catching the dream is up to YOU!

Also in the How to Catch Series:
How to Catch a Dinosaur
How to Catch a Unicorn
How to Catch a Loveosaurus
How to Catch a Leprechaun
How to Catch a Mermaid
and more!


The newest adventure in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series—do YOU have what it takes to catch the most special creature yet?

The How to Catch Kids are at it again! This time, they’re trying to trap the Mamasaurus—a wonderful creature like no other with strong spirit and a kind heart! On their quest to catch her, the kids think about all the amazing ways in which Mamasaurus is there for them, always ready to share her love and support. The perfect gift for children ages 4-10 to share with Mom at Mother's Day, Christmas, and beyond, this fun dinosaur picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos.
We’ve heard of a creature like no other, and if the great tales about her are true—
Her strong spirit and soft heart are magical, and to catch this Mamasaurus we need YOU!
Also in the How to Catch Series:

  • How to Catch a Dinosaur
  • How to Catch a Unicorn
  • How to Catch a Loveosaurus
  • How to Catch a Leprechaun
  • How to Catch a Mermaid
  • and more!

From the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new exhilarating graphic novel adventure for kids age 6-9!

Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure...together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. It’s time for the science fair, and Pup and Dragon have hatched a plan to help the kids win the first prize: They’ll catch a REAL dinosaur!
Bursting with colorful art and hilarious text, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch a Dinosaur is sure to appeal to How to Catch lovers and new young readers alike.
More Pup and Dragon adventures:

  • Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an Elf

From the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new exhilarating graphic novel adventure for kids age 6-9!

Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure...together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. This time, Pup and Dragon are trying to catch the rare unicorn hiding in the zoo! Can THEY find her?
Bursting with colorful art and hilarious text, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch a Unicorn is sure to appeal to How to Catch lovers and new young readers alike.
More Pup and Dragon adventures:

  • Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an Elf
  • Pup and Dragon: How to Catch a Dinosaur

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a magical new adventure about a young Fairy Godmother!

After graduating from the academy, a shy new Fairy Godmother has been given the most challenging assignment yet— to watch over the How to Catch Kids! Can she take care of these wacky kids as they prepare for show & tell without getting caught in their wildly inventive traps? Come along for a never-before-seen exciting adventure perfect to celebrate the special role aunts and godmothers play in your life!

This brand-new fantastical picture book is filled with silly rhymes, zany humor, and colorful illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. The perfect basket and stocking stuffer, summer reading, and gift for children 4-10.

I am a fairy godmother, you think you know my tale.
But this is all brand new to me - I’m blazing a new trail!

Also in the How to Catch Series:
How to Catch a Unicorn
How to Catch a Garden Fairy
How to Catch a Loveosaurus
How to Catch a Leprechaun
How to Catch a Mermaid
and more!


Catch your best goodnight dream and join the bedtime fun with this board book for babies and toddlers part of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series!

Follow along in this sweet and calming bedtime adventure as the Sandman avoids traps set by children around the house to help them find their happiest dream before they fall asleep. Brimming with charming rhymes, simple STEM traps, and bright illustrations, this board book is sure to spark bedtime fun and a dream-filled imagination for a new set of young fans of the How to Catch brand. This adorable story is the perfect basket stuffer, shower gift for babies and toddlers, or a festive read aloud for ages 0-3!

Looking for more read aloud fun? Also in the How to Catch series:

  • My First How to Catch Santa Claus
  • My First How to Catch a Witch
  • My First How to Catch the Big Bad Wolf
  • My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny
  • And more

How to Catch a Groundhog

by Alice Walstead

Published 10 January 2025

A new holiday adventure in the NYT and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series perfect to celebrate Groundhog's Day!

The How to Catch kids are playing outside when they accidentally wake the groundhog living in the park. When the Groundhog runs away, the kids realize that tomorrow is Groundhog's Day. If they don't catch the groundhog and bring him back, the town won't know when winter ends! The perfect gift for children ages 4-10 to celebrate Groundhog's Day at home or in the classroom, this fun picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos.
The groundhog is a friendly guy, and he likes to be left alone.
But now we've gone and scared him off. We need YOUR help to bring him home!
Also in the How to Catch Series:
How to Catch a Dinosaur
How to Catch a Unicorn
How to Catch a Loveosaurus
How to Catch a Leprechaun
How to Catch a Mermaid
and more!


How to Catch the Easter Bunny

by Alice Walstead

Published 26 September 2023

The next exhilarating adventure in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series — a Bad Guy is on the loose!

The How to Catch kids are having fun at a carnival when an Invisible Bad Guy falls out of the movie they are watching! Convinced that the kids' catching net is the ultimate world-domination device, the Invisible Bad Guy steals it and tries to get away. While this new foe may have superpowers, the How to Catch kids have a few carnival tricks up their sleeves. Can YOU help catch this villain or will their net be lost forever?
Full of zany traps, silly rhymes, and bright illustrations, this picture book is sure to capture the attention young readers and educators alike. With STEAM concepts and hilarious characters, How to Catch an Invisible Bad Guy is the perfect summer read, holiday basket or stocking stuffer, or classroom gift for children ages 4-10!
Here I am! Muhahaha!
My reign has just begun.
Do YOU think you can catch me?
Alright, let’s have some fun!
Also in the How to Catch Series:

  • How to Catch a Unicorn
  • How to Catch a Monster
  • How to Catch a Groundhog
  • How to Catch a Leprechaun
  • How to Catch a Dinosaur
  • and more!