Affable moose Hornbeam is back with his oddball friends for more quirky adventures in this follow-up to 2023’s Hornbeam All In. In the first episode, “March Worries,” Hornbeam is reasonably worried about his fragile blueberry bush during the windy month of March. “He could see all the blueberry muffins … blowing away” with it. After some trial and error, he and Eureka (a goose) come up with a solution: staking and roping not just the bush, but all items—a flagpole, a birdfeeder, a mailbox—that may also find themselves victim to the wind. “Food Shopping” sees Hornbeam and Cuddy (a cow) being too enticed by the baked goods during their Monday grocery shopping to get anything done. A pair of blinders keeps them focused, but a hot pepper in the mouth—suggested by a fellow shopper—works even better. In the final story, “Game Night,” Hornbeam (with snacks and lucky socks) joins other friends at Eureka’s house to play board games. The winner always brings a surprise to the next game night, ensuring a fun night for everyone. “No matter who won, everybody went home happy!” Colored pencil and gouache illustrations depict four approachable and endearingly dressed (Eureka wears crocs) animal friends in this funny picture book perfect for early readers.

Hornbeam and his friends embark on three enterprising and entertaining new adventures in the second book in the Hornbeam series, from the creators of the Gooseberry Park, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter and Tabby books!

Hornbeam the moose, Eureka the goose, Cuddy the bull, and Adorabelle the skunk are the best of friends through thick and thin. And when a problem needs solving, you can always count on your friends to help get the job done!

In “March Worries,” Hornbeam is worried that the spring winds will blow away his blueberry bush and all the sweet treats he’s planning to make. When his overblown solution gets out of control, his pal Eureka is there to lend a hand.

In “Food-Shopping,” Hornbeam and his good friend Cuddy like to food-shop together every Monday. But the deliciously distracting baked goods right beside the front door get in the way of their plans. Can they find a way to outsmart the enticing cupcake display?

In “Game Night,” Eureka hosts a monthly game night for the group, where each of the friends shows up in their favorite outfits, and everyone goes home a winner!