The Great Escape -- Deborah Marcero, Hardcover

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?

Author: Deborah Marcero
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/17/2026
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
ISBN: 9780593857953
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2025
Publishers Weekly 11/17/2025

About the Author
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; and Hope in a Jar; as well as the board book Little Bunny, Spring Is Here!. She also wrote and illustrated the picture book My Heart Is a Compass and the Haylee and Comet emerging reader series.