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The Great Escape
  • Published: 12 May 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593857953
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $34.99

The Great Escape

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12 May 2026
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17 Feb 2026
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A richly illustrated picture book from the author of In a Jar that follows an older sister and her pack of wild, noisy, can’t-sit-still younger siblings on a grand and wondrous adventure.

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A richly illustrated picture book from the author of In a Jar that follows an older sister and her pack of wild, noisy, can’t-sit-still younger siblings on a grand and wondrous adventure.

Evie believes in all things magic, but her always-pestering, always-following younger siblings make her life seem a little less magical sometimes. So Evie makes her escape to the snowy world outside, hoping for a bit of peace and solitude, only to discover her siblings trailing behind her, once again.

Luckily, with the help of a wand and a few magic words, Evie turns a snowbank into a portal to an upside-down world full of stars, dolphins, and seahorses to ride. Even the reader is invited to rotate the book and follow the siblings along on their adventure! But when the siblings are faced with danger—and someone who needs their help—can they come together to save the day?
  • Published: 12 May 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593857953
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $34.99
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About the author

Deborah Marcero

Deborah Marcero is the author and illustrator of the picture books In a Jar, which was called “stunning” in a starred review from Kirkus Reviews and “beguiling” by the Wall Street Journal; Out of a Jar, which was an Entertainment Weekly Best Book of the Year and an ALA Notable Children's Book; Hope in a Jar; and The Great Escape, as well as the Little Bunny series of season-themed board books. She also wrote and illustrated the picture book My Heart Is a Compass and the Haylee and Comet emerging reader series.
portrait photo of Deborah Marcero

Also by Deborah Marcero

Little Bunny, Fall Is Here!
Hope in a Jar
Little Bunny, Spring Is Here!
Out of a Jar
In a Jar
Twinderella, A Fractioned Fairy Tale
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Praise for The Great Escape

Praise for In a Jar:
A #1 Indie Bestseller
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A BookPage Best Book of the Year
A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year

* “Readers will feel the warmth of friendship and the wonder of the world as well. Stunning.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* “An enchanting examination of the pleasure reaped from cultivating imagination, friendship, and memory.” —School Library Journal, starred review

* “Marcero works magic with prismatic watercolors, ink, and pencil.” —Booklist, starred review

* “In a Jar does what all the best picture books do: It captivates, entertains and leaves you with a reminder of magic still shimmering around the edges.” —BookPage, starred review

Praise for Out of a Jar:
An Indie Bestseller
An Entertainment Weekly Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
An ALA Notable Children's Book

“Gorgeous illustrations, poetic prose, and a relatable protagonist make Deborah Marcero's tale the kind that you can return to again and again . . . Handles complex emotional topics in a way that's easy for kids to understand—and parents to enjoy.” —Entertainment Weekly

* “Peppered with rich vocabulary, the text itself is simultaneously simple and profound.” —School Library Journal, starred review