SERAFINA MAKES WAVES

Words by Matthew Burgess * Pictures by Robin Rosenthal

Dial Books Penguin Random House * March 31, 2026 * Available for PRE-ORDER

ISBN: 9780593699638 * 40 pages * 3-7 years

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

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. The first book in an unforgettable new picture book series from acclaimed creators Matthew Burgess and Robin Rosenthal shows how trying something new can lead to unexpected joy.

★ “Rich vocabulary and a hilarious water-hating cat make this a stellar choice for all collections. Highly recommended and highly enjoyable.” –School Library Journal (starred review)

“Cats and water may not usually mix, but this pleasing combination yields a fur-tunate lesson.” —Kirkus

“A buoyant initial outing. Alongside sweetly goofy characters engaging in sly anthropomorphic comedy, readers should be eager to take the next plunge.” —Publishers Weekly