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    Hazel and Herbert

    Author Alexandra Thompson
    Illustrated by Alexandra Thompson
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    Hardcover
    $18.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
    8.88"W x 11.25"H x 0.54"D   | 14 oz | 24 per carton
    On sale Feb 24, 2026 | 40 Pages | 9781984813244
    Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2
    Reading Level: Lexile 540L | Fountas & Pinnell N
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    When a young fox rescues a baby blue bird, her life is upended by the sudden new addition.

    Hazel discovers an egg while out for a walk in the woods, and much to her surprise—Tip! Tip! Tap!—out pops a baby bird. She names him Herbert, and from then on, he sticks to her like jam on toast.

    But Hazel likes her routine, and Herbert’s always underfoot. No matter what she’s doing, Hazel simply can’t get a moment’s peace. What’s a fox to do?
    “Thoughtfulness infuses this sweet story, as do gentle humor and perfectly complementary watercolor art . . . The warmhearted ending reinforces the idea that friendships are complicated, conciliatory, and ultimately gratifying. Unfailingly tender.” —Kirkus Reviews
    © Kate Michaud Photography
    Alexandra Thompson is the creator of A Family for Louie and the illustrator of Ben & Emma’s Big Hit by California governor Gavin Newsom and I Am a Masterpiece! by actress and Down syndrome advocate Mia Armstrong. When she’s not in the studio, she can be found exploring the great state of Maine, where she lives with her family. Visit her online at alexandraco.com and follow her on Instagram @alexandraco_illustration. View titles by Alexandra Thompson

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    When a young fox rescues a baby blue bird, her life is upended by the sudden new addition.

    Hazel discovers an egg while out for a walk in the woods, and much to her surprise—Tip! Tip! Tap!—out pops a baby bird. She names him Herbert, and from then on, he sticks to her like jam on toast.

    But Hazel likes her routine, and Herbert’s always underfoot. No matter what she’s doing, Hazel simply can’t get a moment’s peace. What’s a fox to do?

    Praise

    “Thoughtfulness infuses this sweet story, as do gentle humor and perfectly complementary watercolor art . . . The warmhearted ending reinforces the idea that friendships are complicated, conciliatory, and ultimately gratifying. Unfailingly tender.” —Kirkus Reviews

    Author

    © Kate Michaud Photography
    Alexandra Thompson is the creator of A Family for Louie and the illustrator of Ben & Emma’s Big Hit by California governor Gavin Newsom and I Am a Masterpiece! by actress and Down syndrome advocate Mia Armstrong. When she’s not in the studio, she can be found exploring the great state of Maine, where she lives with her family. Visit her online at alexandraco.com and follow her on Instagram @alexandraco_illustration. View titles by Alexandra Thompson

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