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Serafina Makes Waves—
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The Story
This purr-fectly adorable picture book introduces an irresistibly over-the-top new kitty character who's ready to make a big splash! Meet Serafina! If there's one thing you should know about Serafina, it's that she absolutely, positively HATES water. Running faucets, rain, or the sea? No thank you. So even though she looks fantastic in goggles, Serafina is NOT happy to be forced into a swim class by the powers that be. NOTHING can convince her to get into that disgusting pit of seething water. Nothing, that is, except maybe a very beloved old friend who needs a hand. From acclaimed creators Matthew Burgess and Robin Rosenthal comes an unforgettable picture book that shows how trying new things can lead to unexpected joy.
Author: Matthew Burgess
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 03/31/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
ISBN: 9780593699638
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2026
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2026 pg. 46
Booklist 03/01/2026
School Library Journal 11/01/2025 pg. 92
Publishers Weekly 12/08/2025
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2026
About the Author
Matthew Burgess is a poet, educator, and the author of many children's books, including Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring, The Bear and The Moon, Sylvester's Letter, and most recently, As Edward Imagined: A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts. An Associate Professor at Brooklyn College, Matthew has been a poet-in-residence in New York City public schools and currently serves as a senior editor of Teachers & Writers Magazine. Robin Rosenthal is an author, illustrator and art director. She has illustrated Two Dogs on A Trike and the Big Ideas for Little Philosophers and Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists series of board books, as well as SWEET BABE!, her authorial debut. She grew up in Connecticut and now lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her sweet, sweet family. You can see more of her work at robinrosenthal.com.
Author: Matthew Burgess
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 03/31/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
ISBN: 9780593699638
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2026
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2026 pg. 46
Booklist 03/01/2026
School Library Journal 11/01/2025 pg. 92
Publishers Weekly 12/08/2025
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2026
About the Author
Matthew Burgess is a poet, educator, and the author of many children's books, including Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring, The Bear and The Moon, Sylvester's Letter, and most recently, As Edward Imagined: A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts. An Associate Professor at Brooklyn College, Matthew has been a poet-in-residence in New York City public schools and currently serves as a senior editor of Teachers & Writers Magazine. Robin Rosenthal is an author, illustrator and art director. She has illustrated Two Dogs on A Trike and the Big Ideas for Little Philosophers and Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists series of board books, as well as SWEET BABE!, her authorial debut. She grew up in Connecticut and now lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her sweet, sweet family. You can see more of her work at robinrosenthal.com.
Description
This purr-fectly adorable picture book introduces an irresistibly over-the-top new kitty character who's ready to make a big splash! Meet Serafina! If there's one thing you should know about Serafina, it's that she absolutely, positively HATES water. Running faucets, rain, or the sea? No thank you. So even though she looks fantastic in goggles, Serafina is NOT happy to be forced into a swim class by the powers that be. NOTHING can convince her to get into that disgusting pit of seething water. Nothing, that is, except maybe a very beloved old friend who needs a hand. From acclaimed creators Matthew Burgess and Robin Rosenthal comes an unforgettable picture book that shows how trying new things can lead to unexpected joy.
Author: Matthew Burgess
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 03/31/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
ISBN: 9780593699638
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2026
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2026 pg. 46
Booklist 03/01/2026
School Library Journal 11/01/2025 pg. 92
Publishers Weekly 12/08/2025
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2026
About the Author
Matthew Burgess is a poet, educator, and the author of many children's books, including Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring, The Bear and The Moon, Sylvester's Letter, and most recently, As Edward Imagined: A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts. An Associate Professor at Brooklyn College, Matthew has been a poet-in-residence in New York City public schools and currently serves as a senior editor of Teachers & Writers Magazine. Robin Rosenthal is an author, illustrator and art director. She has illustrated Two Dogs on A Trike and the Big Ideas for Little Philosophers and Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists series of board books, as well as SWEET BABE!, her authorial debut. She grew up in Connecticut and now lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her sweet, sweet family. You can see more of her work at robinrosenthal.com.
Author: Matthew Burgess
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 03/31/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
ISBN: 9780593699638
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2026
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2026 pg. 46
Booklist 03/01/2026
School Library Journal 11/01/2025 pg. 92
Publishers Weekly 12/08/2025
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2026
About the Author
Matthew Burgess is a poet, educator, and the author of many children's books, including Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring, The Bear and The Moon, Sylvester's Letter, and most recently, As Edward Imagined: A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts. An Associate Professor at Brooklyn College, Matthew has been a poet-in-residence in New York City public schools and currently serves as a senior editor of Teachers & Writers Magazine. Robin Rosenthal is an author, illustrator and art director. She has illustrated Two Dogs on A Trike and the Big Ideas for Little Philosophers and Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists series of board books, as well as SWEET BABE!, her authorial debut. She grew up in Connecticut and now lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her sweet, sweet family. You can see more of her work at robinrosenthal.com.
