When his friend moves away, a boy sets out on a journey to find her.

Travelers along the National Road help make sure that the birthday gift that Lucy's great aunt has sent makes it all the way from Maryland to her family's farm in Illinois.

"Red Knit Cap Girl and White Bunny, with help from Mr. Owl and the Moon, take to the high seas as they set off on a journey to help the lost Polar Bear Cub find his way back to his family and his arctic home"--

Told through Paddington's letters to his aunt Lucy back in Peru, this new novel offers Paddington's own special view on some of his most famous tales, from stowing away on a ship, to working as a barber.

"Princess Lana can't seem to speak up in class at the Royal Mermaid Rescue Crew School, even when she knows the answer. It's much easier to chat with her new friend, a horned creature named Spike. With Lana's help, Spike discovers he's a narwhal, and together they swim north to find his long-lost family. The chilly Northern Seas are full of new adventures--but also an emergency! Can Lana finally find her voice and save the day, or will she freeze...