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Curious about what I do? Need the perfect gift? Starting your own Becky Baines fan club? (If you believe in the multiverse theory there’s one out there somewhere…) Check out my titles below!

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New Titles
Happy Birthday, America!
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the ultimate activity book designed to make US history exciting and interactive. Perfect for America’s 250th anniversary, this interactive book takes readers aged 7–11 on a fun-filled journey through the nation's past. Blending historical storytelling with crafts, games, and recipes, it brings events like the Declaration of Independence to life, transforming learning into an active celebration.
What Kind of a Sandwich are You?
A This or That Highlights Activity Book with Quizzes, Wacky Prompts, Playful Conversation Starters and More Road Trip Games for Kids! Are you a unicorn, a dragon, or a merperson? Should you visit an ice palace or a candy factory? With 51 fun and personality-packed quizzes, What Kind of Sandwich Are You? invites kids to think big, get silly, and learn something new about themselves — and each other.
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Coming Soon
How To Do (Almost) Everything
Coming September 1st, 2026!
An encyclopedia of expertise, showing how to do everything from making paper airplanes to solving a riddle. With this book by their side, every curious child will gain a dazzling range of skills for real-life adventures, from practical skills (such as how to read a map and how to tie knots), to craft activities (such as how to make slime and how to make papier-maché), to outdoorsy skills (such as how to star spot without a telescope and how to build a den), to brainy skills (such as how to write an algorithm and how to calculate Pi), to life skills (such as how to give a compliment and how to pack a suitcase) - and much more!
Unicorn Detective
Coming October 13th, 2026!
A top-secret case. A mythical mystery. And a crime-fighting unicorn detective with no patience for nonsense (or split ends). Unicorn Detective is an illustrated chapter book series featuring a clever unicorn detective, his big-foot partner, and mysteries rooted in global folklore and mythology. Who Stole the Mermaid's Purse? is the first title in the series, and the next two in the series – one featuring leprechauns and the other werewolves - will follow in 2027.
Animal Mania!
Coming August 11th, 2026!
A Fierce Tournament of Facts. Record-setters, All-Stars, and More Matchups! In this ring, we separate the kittens from the wildcats and the seal pups from the sharks to determine who’s who of nature’s zoo. But this is no ordinary competition! Sure, you’ll discover the biggest, fastest, and fiercest, after all . . . what critter clash would be complete without a little fur flying? But you’ll also discover the fanciest flipper, the most notable nose, the most adorable mascot, and even a shrimp with a sinister secret. In Animalmania!, any animal can be crowned king! Buckle up and get ready to cheer, when it comes to claws, jaws, and cute fluffy paws, it’s about to get wild!
Recent Backlist
It feels like only yesterday I stared at my laptop for hours. Oh wait…
DK Super Readers
Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about nonfiction topics through readers carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently.
Ask Scarlett: How to De-Stress with Nature
Can nature help kids feel better? Scarlett says yes -- and she’s got the science to prove it! Based on the popular Ranger Rick® magazine feature, Ask Scarlett is a fun and friendly Q&A book that helps kids explore how being outside can boost their mood, spark creativity, and build confidence. With her quirky voice and curious spirit, Scarlett answers dozens of real questions about nature, feelings, and how kids can become planet protectors.
You've Got This
Exciting pick-your-path adventure series for kids to practice making good choices and learn character-building skills and principles. Exciting, high-interest topics make these books page turners for kids, keeping them reading, and giving them agency, as they control the story narrative based on their own high-stakes choices - all while learning character-building skills and principles.
DinoMania!
The Ultimate Dino Face-Off Packed with Fun Facts, Epic Battles, and Jaw-Dropping Comparisons
Get ready for a prehistoric clash like no other in Dinomania!, part of the high-energy Factmania series that turns learning into an all-out competition. Bursting with fascinating facts, dynamic visuals, and side-by-side dino comparisons, this fact book for kids unleashes the ultimate battle of the dinosaurs. From the fiercest predators to the fastest runners and the most bizarre-looking beasts, young readers will discover which dinosaurs dominate in categories like speed, strength, cuteness, and size ― and why!
Special Guest Appearances
If you flip to the back and scroll through the credits you’ll find me… keep going. Ah! There it is.






















