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The Next Book from Waxwing!

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

We’re THRILLED to announce a new picture book coming this fall from Waxwing Books!

Flora the ferret longs to attend a concert someday, but she is only a lowly scullery maid. She must save every penny.

When she discovers that the Jazzers, her favorite band, are performing at the hotel where she works, Flora is determined to hear them. But her manager forbids her from going. “Music is not for someone like you,” he says.

It turns out, however, that the Jazzers have a problem, and Flora might be just the one to help . . .

Flora and the Jazzers is a lush, Jazz-Age Cinderella story about a heart–and a voice–that won’t be silenced, written and illustrated by Astrid Sheckels.

Head here for more information and to pre-order the book now!

But that's not all. We're offering exclusive pre-order bonuses to the first 500 people who pre-order the book and submit their information here.

Here's what you’ll receive if you pre-order the book and submit your information on the website BEFORE October 7, 2025.

  • 💌 A postcard featuring Flora herself
  • 🎷A sticker sheet with stickers of Flora and the whole Jazzer band
  • 📚 A Flora and the Jazzers bookmark

Don’t wait! Only the first 500 people to submit their order information will be eligible to receive pre-order bonuses.

Happy Reading!

P.S. If you're like us and you can't wait until the book's release in October, be sure to check out the book trailer for Flora and the Jazzers.

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