On Sale: Aug 26, 2025
Page Count: 120 pages
Publisher: Union Square Kids
ISBN-13: 9781454965374

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From award-winning children’s book author-illustrator Charise Mericle Harper comes a one-of-a-kind chapter book perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Jelly and Kondo & Kezumi series.

After receiving an urgent mountaintop message from the blue jay, Mouse proclaims to all the woodland creatures: “The Shindig is coming!” The entire forest is soon abuzz with everyone asking the same question: What is a shindig? Meetings are held. Assumptions are made. Honey cake is served. Finally Bear declares the answer. A shindig is a party, which is just like a meeting only fun. Problem solved! . . . Or is it?

When the blue jay finally reaches the party-prepping crew, all that pep turns to panic. The blue jay's message wasn’t an invitation. It was a warning! THE SHINDIG IS COMING! Hooves, claws, and paws scatter when the mysterious forest visitors arrive at last. And opossum faints. Again.

Find out what Mouse heard, what Bear said, and what Opossum missed in The Shindig Is Coming! Charise Mericle Harper’s hilarious storytelling and dynamic line art are on full display in this laugh-out-loud original chapter book for readers ages 7 and up.

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“A singularly beautiful book”
—Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus
“This early chapter book could work well as a longer classroom readaloud for elementary students or to enjoy at home. Harper’s latest is a joyful, hilarious romp from beginning to end that feels like a shindig in and of itself.”
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"An enjoyably silly title that would be a welcome addition to a library’s beginning chapter books collection; a recommended purchase."
School Library Journal
“The book blends colorful, eye-catching illustrations and witty dialogue, making the animals’ earnest misunderstandings both endearing and laugh-out-loud funny. Perfect for story time, The Shindig is Coming! is a joy to read and a great conversation starter about communication, teamwork, and staying calm under pressure.”
Booklist
“A riotous romp that lends itself to oral storytelling mixed with amusing wordplay and infused with a folktale tone and style.”

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Charise Mericle Harper

About the Author

Charise Mericle Harper is the author and illustrator of many children’s books, including the Just Grace series, the Fashion Kitty series, and the Next Best Junior Chef series. She lives in Oregon. She can be found at chariseharper.com.

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