Random House Books for Young Readers Squishy School #1: Buddy Up!
Random House Books for Young Readers Squishy School #1: Buddy Up!

Squishy School #1: Buddy Up!

By Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

$6.99

Publication Date: August 18, 2026

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Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4

They’re teeny! They’re friendly! They’re SQUISHY! Join four squishy friends as they navigate making friends on the first day of school in this new, highly-illustrated chapter book series from the author of the Purrmaids series!

Tyra, a quiet dinosaur squishy, likes to be extra prepared. She is also extra excited for her first day at Squishy School! But she’s a little nervous about meeting new squishies. Luckily, the day is filled with a ton of fun things to do. Crafts with glitter? Extra sparkly! Classroom games? Extra silly! Recess on the playground? Extra fun! Turns out making new friends isn’t so hard when you’re up for trying new things. Tyra is ready for an extra special first day at Squishy School!

Series Overview: Squishy School Pub Plan:
SUMMER 2026: Book 1: Buddy Up! (First day of school/friendship) 
SPRING 2027: Book 2: Zoo Rescue (First field trip) 
SUMMER 2027: Book 3 
FALL 2027: Book 4

About the Author

Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen doesn’t mind being squished, as long as it is by her family or her pugs. She is the author of many books for young readers, including the Purrmaids series, Cats in Construction Hats, Roxie Loves Adventure, and Chicks Rule! She lives in New Jersey where she raises children and bees, thereby increasing the sweetness of the world.

Author Residence: New Jersey

Swiss sensation, Becky Cas is a fast-emerging Kawaii styled illustrator and writer with a growing reputation in the illustration industry. 
Becky started illustration as a hobby, publishing her work on social media until a chance commission from Snapchat encouraged her to try illustrating as a full-time job. Today Becky runs her own illustration studio, with a prestigious list of clients to her name, 150,000 followers on Instagram and a best-selling course collaboration with Domestika.

Format: Paperback

Pages: 96

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: August 18, 2026

ISBN: 9798217123988

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