Welcome Disney Publishing Group

By Scott Lindrup | March 31 2023 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllGiftPop CultureBlogRetailer Resources

Have you heard the exciting news? As of April 1st, 2023, Penguin Random House will distribute the Disney Publishing Group. We are so excited to welcome all of the Disney imprints to the PRH family. This also means reconnecting with our old friends at National Geographic! Here are all the amazing imprints that join our team:

This exciting roster of titles include favorite series like Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Mo Willems’ Pigeon Series, National Geographic Traveler, and so many more! Check out the list below for the Disney Publishing Group titles on-sale in April!

Serafina and the Black Cloak: The Graphic Novel
9781368072229
Robert Beatty's best-selling gothic fantasy about an unforgettable heroine is now a mesmerizing graphic novel with rich, atmospheric illustrations.
$21.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
6 x 9
Hardcover
128 Pages
Disney Hyperion
Age 8-12 years

Got Your Number
The Greatest Sports Legends and the Numbers They Own
9781368073561
ESPN personality (Get Up and #Greeny) and New York Times bestselling author Mike Greenberg partners with mega-producer Hembo to settle once and for all which legends flat-out own which numbers. In short essays certain to provoke debate between and amongst all generations, Greeny uses his lifetime of sports knowledge to spin yarns of the legends among the legends and tell you why some have claimed their spot in the top 100 of all time.
$25.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
320 Pages
Hyperion Avenue

Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality
9781368074384
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the breathtaking conclusion to Roshani Chokshi's New York Times best-selling Pandava quintet, now in paperback.
$8.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
5-3/16 x 7-5/8
Paperback
400 Pages
Rick Riordan Presents
Age 8-12 years

When You Wish Upon a Star
A Twisted Tale
9781368077545
What if the Blue Fairy wasn't supposed to help Pinocchio? This New York Times best-selling series twists another Disney classic into a harrowing story in which the Blue Fairy defies fairy law, setting off a dramatic chain of events.
$18.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
480 Pages
Disney Hyperion
Age 12 and up

A Whole Song and Dance
9781368077552
Sarah Dessen meets Abigail Hing Wen in this heartwarming romantic comedy starring Nasrin Mahdavi, an Iranian-American college freshman who's a triple threat on Broadway—but who's living a double life.
$18.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
304 Pages
Disney Hyperion
Age 12 and up

How Far You'll Go
9781368077750
This gorgeous, inspirational, and uniquely Disney picture book is the perfect gift to share for graduation, big milestones, or everyday inspiration!
$17.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
7-1/4 x 9-1/4
Hardcover
40 Pages
Disney Press
Age 6-8 years

Daughter of the Deep
9781368077934
New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan pays homage to Jules Verne in his exciting modern take on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
$9.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
5-3/16 x 7-5/8
Paperback
368 Pages
Disney Hyperion
Age 10-14 years

Peter Pan & Wendy Junior Novelization
9781368080453
The official novelization for the Walt Disney Studios live action film Peter Pan & Wendy, coming to Disney+.
$6.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
5-1/4 x 7-5/8
Paperback
144 Pages
Disney Press
Age 8-12 years

Star Wars: The High Republic: Quest for Planet X
9781368082877
A trio of adventure-seekers set off to find the legendary Planet X and save the galaxy as they know it!
$14.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
5-1/2 x 7
Hardcover
288 Pages
Disney Lucasfilm Press
Age 8-12 years

Star Wars: The High Republic: Light of the Jedi YA Trilogy Paperback Box Set
9781368093781
From the New York Times best-selling series, this box set features all three young adult novels from Phase I of The High Republic. Available in paperback for the first time with all new cover art, this collection is perfect for newcomers and existing fans. For light and life!
$32.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Boxed Set
1200 Pages
Disney Lucasfilm Press
Age 12 and up

Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (w/poster)
9781368098045
All five books in the blockbuster Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, in paperback, collected in a boxed set fit for demigods, complete with a bonus poster!Read the books that inspired the live-action adventure series on Disney+!
$44.95 US
Apr 04, 2023
5-3/16 x 7-5/8
Boxed Set
1920 Pages
Disney Hyperion
Age 8-12 years

National Geographic Photo Ark Insects
Butterflies, Bees, and Kindred Creatures
978-1-4262-2311-2
Next in the wildly popular Photo Ark franchise, this book uses Joel Sartore’s signature portraits to highlight the amazing features and behaviors of the world’s insects, spiders, and kin.
$30.00 US
Apr 04, 2023
8-1/2 x 8-1/2
Hardcover
208 Pages
National Geographic

Secrets of the Elephants
978-1-4262-2331-0
Companion to the National Geographic television series, this book reveals the remarkable intelligence, family loyalty, unique personalities, and fascinating behaviors of elephants.
$35.00 US
Apr 04, 2023
9-1/8 x 10-7/8
Hardcover
192 Pages
National Geographic

National Geographic Readers: Forest Babies (Pre-Reader)
978-1-4263-7370-1
What cute baby animals will you find in the forest? Come meet a baby turtle, mountain lion cub, grizzly bear cub, and even a baby owl in this sweet pre-reader!
$4.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
6 x 9
Paperback
24 Pages
National Geographic Kids
Age 3-5 years

Can't Get Enough Dog Stuff
978-1-4263-7377-0
Prepare for the pooches! Leap into the perfect combination of facts, stories, photos, and fun stuff all about one of the world’s most favorite animals—DOGS!
$14.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
8-1/2 x 10-7/8
Paperback
128 Pages
National Geographic Kids
Age 7-10 years

National Geographic Readers: Queen Elizabeth II (L3)
978-1-4263-7440-1
ALL HAIL THE QUEEN! Visit castles, meet princes and princesses, attend a royal wedding, and travel the world through the story of Queen Elizabeth II of England.
$4.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
6 x 9
Paperback
48 Pages
National Geographic Kids
Age 7-9 years

National Geographic Readers: Goats (Level 1)
978-1-4263-7537-8
Meet the original greatest of all time animal: the GOAT! Learn all about goats from what they look like, where they live, how they grow up and what they eat (hint: it’s NOT tin cans!) in this sweet Level 1 Reader on one of the cutest animals on the planet!
$4.99 US
Apr 04, 2023
6 x 9
Paperback
32 Pages
National Geographic Kids
Age 4-6 years

Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy #3: Ophelia and the Fairy Field Trip
9781368057899
Learn the secrets to becoming a Disney fairy godmother in this new illustrated chapter book series for young readers!
$14.99 US
Apr 11, 2023
6-1/4 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
80 Pages
Disney Hyperion
Age 6-8 years

The Little Mermaid: Against the Tide
9781368077224
An original novel written by New York Times best-selling author J. Elle inspired by Disney upcoming live action reimagining of The Little Mermaid.
$18.99 US
Apr 11, 2023
6 x 9
Hardcover
320 Pages
Disney Press
Age 12 and up

The Little Mermaid Live Action Novelization
9781368077231
Dive into Ariel's enchanting story in this official novelization of Walt Disney Studios' live action reimagining of The Little Mermaid, coming to theaters.
$8.99 US
Apr 11, 2023
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Paperback
256 Pages
Disney Press
Age 8-12 years

The Little Mermaid: Adventures on Land
9781368077255
An 8x8 retelling of Walt Disney Studio's new live action film, The Little Mermaid that invites readers to experience Ariel's first days on land.
$5.99 US
Apr 11, 2023
8 x 8
Paperback
24 Pages
Disney Press
Age 6-8 years

The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash
9781368077262
Explore under the sea and beyond with Ariel in the new picture book retelling of Disney's live action The Little Mermaid!
$17.99 US
Apr 11, 2023
9 x 11
Hardcover
40 Pages
Disney Press
Age 3-5 years

World of Reading: The Little Mermaid: This is Ariel
9781368077279
Meet Ariel, a mermaid princess, and her friends in this 32-page Level 2 World of Reading book.
$5.99 US
Apr 11, 2023
6 x 9
Paperback
32 Pages
Disney Press
Age 6-8 years

The Little Mermaid: Guide to Merfolk
9781368080408
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about mermaids and more from Disney's new live action film The Little Mermaid inside this gorgeous guidebook!
$12.99 US
Apr 11, 2023
7-1/2 x 9-1/2
Hardcover
192 Pages
Disney Press
Age 8-12 years

5-Minute The Little Mermaid Stories
9781368093255
Read twelve original adventures about Princess Ariel and her friends from Disney’s The Little Mermaid (1989) in this magical 5-minute storybook collection.
$14.99 US
Apr 11, 2023
7-3/4 x 10-1/2
Hardcover
208 Pages
Disney Press
Age 3-5 years

Disney Baby: Ariel Loves the Ocean
A First Words Book
9781368093446
Everything's better under the sea!
$6.99 US
Apr 11, 2023
6 x 6
Board Book
12 Pages
Disney Press
Age 0-3 years

The Plant Love Kitchen
An Easy Guide to Plant-Forward Eating, With 75+ Recipes
978-1-4262-2221-4
In this easy-to-use guide, Marisa Moore, R.D., shares a flexible approach—backed by the latest nutritional science—to a more plant-forward diet that can improve your health. With step-by-step tips to transform your plate, she offers 75 delicious recipes to help you reach your wellness goals.
$32.50 US
Apr 11, 2023
7-1/8 x 9-1/8
Hardcover
256 Pages
National Geographic

How to Survive in the Age of Dinosaurs
A handy guide to dodging deadly predators, riding out mega-monsoons, and escaping other perils of the prehistoric
978-1-4263-7282-7
Boom, boom, BOOM … Look out! That’s a T. rex coming your way!? You’ve been transported back in time to the age of the dinosaurs. What do you do?!
$9.99 US
Apr 11, 2023
7-1/8 x 9-1/8
Paperback
96 Pages
National Geographic Kids
Age 8-12 years

Ballad & Dagger
9781368070874
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Daniel José Older's extraordinary YA urban fantasy about two teens who discover each other while fighting for their diaspora community.
$10.99 US
Apr 18, 2023
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Paperback
384 Pages
Rick Riordan Presents
Age 12 and up

Shinji Takahashi: Into the Heart of the Storm
9781368074148
The Disney Parks' best kept secret (society) is now a romping middle grade adventure series from New York Times bestselling author Julie Kagawa!
$16.99 US
Apr 18, 2023
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
336 Pages
Disney Hyperion
Age 8-12 years

When We Had Summer
9781368081405
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants meets 13 Little Blue Envelopes in this new young adult novel about a tight-knit, daring, and eclectic group of friends who dedicate every summer to completing their #SummerSistersBucketList together – that is until one of their own passes away.
$18.99 US
Apr 25, 2023
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
336 Pages
Disney Hyperion
Age 12 and up

My Bunkmate Hates Puppies
9781368084420
Disney Villains are known for causing trouble. But what about before they were all grown up? When young Cruella gets to this most magical summer camp, things get hairy!
$14.99 US
Apr 25, 2023
5-1/4 x 7-5/8
Hardcover
144 Pages
Disney Hyperion
Age 6-8 years

My Teammate Is a Hot Head (Disney Camp Lil Vills, Book 2)
9781368084611
Disney Villains are known for causing trouble. But what about before they were all grown up? When young Hades gets to this most magical summer camp, sparks fly!
$14.99 US
Apr 25, 2023
5-1/4 x 7-5/8
Hardcover
144 Pages
Disney Hyperion
Age 6-8 years

Disney Baby: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
9781368089340
This soft, padded board book Includes access to a digital playlist of children’s songs to put a Disney spin on a classic song!
$9.99 US
Apr 25, 2023
8 x 8
Board Book
22 Pages
Disney Press
Age 0-3 years

Gordon Ramsay's Uncharted
A Culinary Adventure With 60 Recipes From Around the Globe
978-1-4262-2270-2
In the National Geographic television series Uncharted, chef Gordon Ramsay travels to some of the most remote locations on Earth in search of culinary inspiration, epic adventures, and cultural experiences. Experience his journey in this beautifully illustrated collection, featuring 60 mouthwatering recipes and revealing insight into the cultures and foodways of destinations from Peru to Louisiana.
$35.00 US
Apr 25, 2023
8 x 10
Hardcover
368 Pages
National Geographic