Spring 2023 Catalog

SPRING 2023

We make children’s dreams come true

CONTENTS

Toddler books p. 3

Picture books p. 23

Non-fiction books p. 75

Bestsellers p. 89

Contact info p. 95

The best choice for toddlers

At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train. for babies

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The number of train cars on a Clavis toddler book indicates the age group:

from 12 months

from 18 months

from 24 months

from 30 months

The color of the train indicates the theme:

daily life

skills

emotions the world language development

TODDLER BOOKS

THE WORLD

Price: $9.95

Pub date: May 2023

isbn 9781605378480

Title: Spring and Summer

Author-illustrator: Liesbet Slegers (Belgium)

Ages 12 months and up

Board book 24 pages

Dimensions: 62/7 x 62/7

Two seasons in one book

In the same series

Price: $9.95

Price: $9.95

A book filled with recognizable images of a glorious spring day and a lovely summer’s day at the beach. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.

Hurrah! It’s spring! The sun is shining gently, the leaves are growing, a bird is singing, and I’m picking beautiful flowers. After spring, it’s summer! The sun is nice and warm and we’re spending a day at the beach. I play in the sand, collect small shells, and splash in the water.

isbn 9781605377964

isbn 9781605377971

in with your Little Furry Friends!

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Playful, interactive books full of movements and sounds. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life and the world surrounding the child.

Discover your body parts and nature’s wild animals together with your Little Furry Friends. Learn how to wave with your hands and smell with your nose. Or try to growl like a bear and fly like a parrot.

Price: $9.95

Pub date: July 2023

isbn 9781605378503

Title: All Together Now! My Body

Series: Little Furry Friends

Author-illustrator: Federico Van Lunter (Belgium)

Ages 12 months and up

Board book 20 pages

Price: $9.95

Pub date: July 2023

isbn 9781605378510

Title: All Together Now! Wild Animals

Series: Little Furry Friends

Author-illustrator: Federico Van Lunter (Belgium)

Ages 12 months and up

Board book 20 pages

Dimensions: 62/7 x 62/7

isbn 9781605374246

Price: $11.95

A little kiss with your nose

isbn 9781605376240

Price: $11.95

THE WORLD

Price: $12.95

Pub date: July 2023

isbn 9781605378534

Title: A Hundred Kisses around the World

Author-illustrator: Mack van Gageldonk

(The Netherlands)

Ages 12 months and up

Soft padded cover 64 pages

Dimensions: 62/7 x 62/7

A sweet, fun book full of affection. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.

The dolphin sees two seals kiss each other with their noses. That’s nice! thinks the dolphin. “Shall I give you a kiss with my nose?” she asks the turtle. The turtle would like that. Are there other animals who would like kisses too?

More from Mack

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

seesaw, and in the sandpit. Then they feed the ducks. Or do they?

Title: Feeding the Ducks with Lily and Milo

Author-illustrator: Pauline Oud (The Netherlands)

Dimensions: 81/3 x 82/3

isbn

9781605379401

Price: $14.95

Lily and Milo are going to feed ducks in the park. Before they go outside, they put on their coats. There are two coats: a purple coat with flowers and a little orange coat. Which coat is Lily’s? And which one is Milo’s?

There’s the park! Several ducks are swimming in the pond, and there’s a playground on the grass.

Lily and Milo notice a big sandpit. Milo also sees a slide and Lily points at a seesaw. What will they do first?

A fun and recognizable story about learning how to use the potty. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s skills.

Welcome to Kiki’s Circus! All the animal friends will show you a cute trick. But wait: first they have to use the potty. Kiki wears a diaper, because that’s very easy, right? Which trick will she show us?

Price: $14.95

Pub date: May 2023

isbn 9781605378527

Title: Kiki’s Potty

Series: Kiki

Author-illustrator: Esther van den Berg (The Netherlands)

Ages 24 months and up

Hardcover 32 pages

Dimensions: 81/3 x 82/3

All the colors of the rainbow

A cheerful look-and-point book about colors. For children ages 2 years and up.

Worm is throwing a party, so he must go shopping in town. Shop with Worm to find everything he needs. Along the way, you’ll discover many different colors.

Price: $18.95

Pub date: June 2023

isbn 9781605377940

Title: The World of Worm. Colors

Series: The World of Worm

Author-illustrator: Esther van den Berg (The Netherlands)

Ages 2 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

Also available in Spanish

Esther van den Berg

Toddlers and adults all over the world are falling in love with the whimsical adventures of the up-and-coming author Esther van den Berg. Her books are filled with gorgeous, colorful illustrations and funny, relatable, and educational stories. The author’s work has become widespread in homes and schools around the world.

isbn 9781605379425

Price: $18.95

This witty picture book with flaps is the sequel to the international classic Peek-aPoo What’s in Your Diaper? Lots of fun for young and old.

Little Mouse looks around with great curiosity. He finds everything interesting, even in his friends’ potties. After a while, they also want to know what’s in Little Mouse’s potty. They’re in for a big surprise.

Price: $18.95

Pub date: May 2023

9781605378664

Title: Peek-a-Poo What’s in Your Potty?

Series: Little Mouse

Author-illustrator: Guido Van Genechten (Belgium)

Ages 2 years and up

Hardcover 32 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

Little Mouse is a global superstar! The series has sold over a million copies worldwide!

This is Little Mouse.

Little Mouse is a real detective. His curious eyes want to see everything.

He looks behind every blade of grass. He lifts every stone.

Good night!

A happy picture book with flaps about falling asleep and bedtime rituals. For little mice ages 2 years and up.

Little Mouse wants to know everything. Tonight he’s going to discover how all his friends go to sleep. He visits the beds of Pigeon, Elephant, Koala, Pig, Sheep, and Dog, who all fall asleep differently

Price: $18.95

Pub date: June 2023

isbn 9781605378466

Title: What Do You Do to Fall Asleep?

Series: Little Mouse

Author-illustrator: Guido Van Genechten (Belgium)

Ages 2 years and up

Hardcover 32 pages

Dimensions: 9

PICTURE BOOKS

A very long time ago, when there weren’t any people, or cats and dogs, or elephants and mice . . . dinosaurs were some of the only creatures living on earth. Can you imagine?

Hello, dinosaur! Who are you?

Today, you can’t find a dinosaur in the forest, on the street, or in your classroom. But you can find them at the dinosaur museum!

Come along with Kevin to learn all about dinosaurs!

I’m so excited!

I can already see a dinosaur through the door!

Kevin in the Dinosaur Museum

A fun history lesson about dinosaurs

A thick, informative dinosaur book with large pictures and fun games. Cool but not creepy! For children ages 3 years and up.

Kevin loves dinosaurs. Today, he’s going to visit the dinosaur museum with Mommy and Daddy. There’s so much to see! Then, his best friends Katie and Ali come over to play dinosaurs. Soon, Kevin is even dreaming about dinosaurs . . .

Price: $18.95

Pub date: April 2023

isbn 9781605378350

Title: Hello, Dino! Kevin’s Big Book of Dinosaurs

Author-illustrator: Liesbet Slegers (Belgium)

Ages 3 years and up

Hardcover 56 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

Spring joy

An interactive picture book filled with spring cheer. For children ages 3 years and up.

Fox, Mouse, Raccoon, and Owl are playing in the spring sun. They see newborn lambs, little rabbits, and sweet chicks. They take a hot-air balloon ride together over the fields. But . . . they get blown off course! Can you help them?

Price: $18.95

Pub date: March 2023

9781605378381

Title: Spring Fun

Author-illustrator: Anita Bijsterbosch (The Netherlands)

Ages 3 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

isbn 9781605377872

Price: $18.95 isbn 9781605377599

Price: $17.95

It’s a beautiful spring day. The sun is shining, and the apple tree is full of blossoms. Owl and Raccoon are playing outside with a ball. Raccoon throws the ball to Owl. But, oh dear, the ball gets stuck up in the branches.

Can you help us get the ball out of the tree?

Oh, how sweet the lambs are. The friends stroke their soft fur. “Mehh, mehh,” bleat the lambs.

Shake the book back and forth a little bit, and then turn the page.

Would you like to pet the lambs too?

Paws in the sand

A cheerful book about overcoming disappointments together with your friends. For little animals and big kids ages 3 years and up.

Today is a special day. Olivia is going to the beach with her friends! They’re so excited about the fun they’re going to have, but nothing goes as expected. Fortunately, the friends join together to make it a great day after all.

Price: $18.95

Pub date: June 2023

isbn 9781605378435

Title: Olivia Goes to the Beach Series: Furry Friends

Author-illustrator: Federico Van Lunter (Belgium)

Ages 3 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

In the same series

isbn 9781605377834

Price: $18.95

bucket

She knows it’s going to be super fun!

shovel beach towel

Olivia skips through her bedroom and gathers what she needs for the outing. She puts on her swimsuit and dives into her kitty costume.

Emma, Louis, and Arthur are waiting for Olivia at Arthur’s house.

Olivia rings her bell and calls out,

her friends reply. They’re all set for a day at the beach. Their backpacks are filled, and their bikes are ready.

It’s going to be a great day.

Today, Olivia is going to the beach with her friends.

“Hello, everyone!”

“Hi, Olivia!”

The world is your oyster

A beautifully illustrated, poetic picture book about a world full of possibilities. For jacks- and jills-of-all-trades ages 4 years and up.

I could look for magic or find a million stars. I could be a helper or cross the deep blue sea . . . but my favorite thing in all the world is choosing to be me.

Price: $18.95

Pub date: March 2023

isbn 9781605377605

Title: I Could Be a Million Things

Author: Jessy Humann (Spokane, WA)

Illustrator: Maarten Arys (Belgium)

Ages 4 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

More from Jessy Humann

isbn 9781605376097

Price: $17.95

I could cross the oceans in search of life’s great answers, or I could watch the waves move as the ocean’s greatest dancers.

I could find a million stars that were never there before, and when I’d finished finding them I could find a million more.

When they arrive at the meadow, Little Tractor sees something lying on the path near the forest. He drives toward it, slows down, and stops.

“Why are we stopping?” asks Lili.

Little Tractor lives on Big Oak Farm. Lili the trailer is his best friend. He has many animal friends, too: Laura the duck, Leo the pig, Jules the dog, Annette the chicken, Anton the horse . . . And of course, there’s also Daddy Tractor.

“Little Tractor,” Daddy Tractor says one morning, “would you and Lili like to get the hay from the meadow today?”

“Look, there’s a baby deer on the road!”

“What’s a fawn doing here all alone?” asks Leo the pig in surprise.

“Maybe it’s sick,” says Little Tractor.

Leo carefully lifts the fawn and puts it in Lili’s loading platform. “We have to take him to the farm,” says Little Tractor.

I’ll take care of you

A heartwarming story about caring and learning to let go. For children ages 4 years and up.

One day, Little Tractor finds a baby deer with a sprained leg near the edge of the forest. Knowing the fawn needs help, Little Tractor takes him back to the farm. The farm friends love taking care of the fawn! But when he gets better, it’s hard to say goodbye . . .

Price: $18.95

Pub date: April 2023

isbn 9781605378374

Title: Little Tractor and the Baby Deer

Series: Little Tractor

Author: Natalie Quintart (Belgium)

Illustrator: Philippe Goossens (Belgium)

Ages 4 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

In

isbn 9781605377384

Price: $17.95 isbn 9781605377889

Price: $18.95

Bird circled above the trees. Which one will it be? she thought. Then she spotted a tall tree with thick branches brimming with blossoms and leaves.

“It’s perfect,” said Bird.

Bird flew down and began building her nest. High up. On a sturdy branch. Hidden in greenery and safe from harm.

Come join us

A sweet and humorous book about a soaring tree, where there’s room for everyone. For animal lovers ages 4 years and up.

For a long time, Bird has been looking for the perfect tree. And finally, there it is! Big and beautiful, with large branches to build her nest on. And with fragrant blossoms welcoming her. But she isn’t the only one who wants to live in the tree . . .

Price: $18.95

Pub date: May 2023

isbn 9781605378206

Title: Trees Are Not Just for Birds

Author: Bonnie Grubman (Syosset, NY)

Illustrator: Katrien Benaets (Belgium)

Ages 4 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

More from Bonnie Grubman

9781605377612

Price: $18.95

isbn 9781605377667

Price: $18.95

Understanding grandma's dementia

A warm and emotional story about a sweet granddaughter and a grandmother with dementia. For everyone ages 4 years and up.

Suzy and Granny have the most exciting adventures. Especially when they’re acting like superheroes. But Granny forgets more and more things. When Granny tells her that she’s losing her memory, Suzy is determined to find it again.

Author-illustrator: Marloes van Loon (The Netherlands)

This is me and my granny. Granny is the sweetest in the entire world! Together we have the most exciting adventures.

We float like astronauts through the room and ride our horses in the garden until it gets dark

but most of all, we like to act like superheroes

But lately, Granny is a bit different. She forgets more and more things and she often seems confused.

Arrrr, matey!

A funny and recognizable story about doing chores with Dad, which doesn’t have to be boring at all. For adventurous dish pirates ages 4 years and up.

Tom and Daddy are home today. Daddy wants to clean the house and do the dishes, but Tom wants to play. Quickly they come up with a solution: together they’ll try to conquer the dish monster and go on a quest in the jungle of socks.

Price: $18.95

Pub date: June 2023

isbn 9781605378411

Title: Chore Pirates

Author-illustrator: Johan Klungel (The Netherlands)

Ages 4 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

Tom is sitting high up in Daddy’s arm. He waves goodbye to Mommy. She’s going to work while Daddy stays home, because it’s Thursday.

“Later, Tom. Then I’ll have some time. I have a lot of chores to do.

“Daddy, will you play with me?”

Laundry, the dishes, cooking . . . and did you smell your sister’s stinky diaper?”

We’re all talented

A recognizable, cheerful story about searching for yourself, with fun facts about the talents that make animals special. For curious ducklings ages 4 years and up.

Suzy wonders what makes her special. She visits her friends to see what they do and whether she can do it too. After quite a trip, she still hasn’t found something special about herself. This makes her sad . . . but her friends know better!

Price: $19.95

Pub date: July 2023

isbn 9781605378459

Title: Sweet Suzy. Everyone Is Special

Author: Joni Bosch (The Netherlands)

Illustrator: Aiko Graven (The Netherlands)

Ages 4 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 81/3 x 112/5

Suzy sits and thinks about what she’s good at and about what makes her special.

She thinks . . . she thinks . . . and she thinks a little longer, but she can’t think of anything. How incredibly boring I am!

I have a very serious warning: This book is boring.

Like, REALLY boring. It’s supposed to remind you of all the things you should do each day but probably don’t find very exciting. Such as . . .

Make sure you BRUSH YOUR TEETH twice a day! (No, not your friend’s teeth!)

This book will also remind you to . . .

Boooooooring!

A funny story about ADHD, imagination, and super boring everyday tasks. For children ages 4 years and up.

Pffft. Why would you read this book? It’s REALLY BORING. It’s about BORING chores you have to do every day. Brush your teeth, make your bed, put your toys away . . . Nope, not fun at all. Or is it?

Price: $18.95

Pub date: March 2023

isbn 9781605378176

Title: The Boring Book

In the series examines daily obstacles and the mental health of young children. Through a familiar story and helpful tips, which the author draws from his own experiences, children and adults gain insight into what goes on in young minds.

Adam Ciccio has a practice for outpatient mental health care for children and adults in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

Safe travels

A beautifully illustrated picture book about learning to let go. For children ages 5 years and up.

Where does a special balloon go when it slips out of your hands? You can’t stop it, but you can wish it a beautiful journey, gliding past birds and soaring over mountains. Maybe your balloon will fly to someone else so that they can have a happy day.

Price: $18.95

Pub date: March 2023

isbn 9781605377711

Title: Goodbye, Balloon

Series: Healthy Minds

Author: Adam Ciccio (Marblehead, MA)

Illustrator: Margriet van der Berg (The Netherlands) Ages 5 years and up

But then I close my eyes. In my imagination, I hold my balloon tight. We’re going on this adventure together!

My balloon and I drift on the wind, spiraling in circles as we lift higher and higher.

I have a balloon, and it makes me happy . . because when it glitters in the sun, it seems magical.

I tie it to my bike, and it feels like a friend. But a sudden gust of wind yanks the string loose. My magical balloon flies further and further away.

She loved weaving through the grass and zipping around the flowers.

Bizzy was a one-striped bee and a bit on the small side. The other bees had three yellow stripes and thought they were better because of this.

But Bizzy focused on her job. She was the hardest worker of them all. She collected as much pollen in the morning as her friends did in the entire day!

But buzzing from bloom to bloom wasn’t enough to keep her happy. Bizzy wanted more.

You can do it

An adventurous book about courage and perseverance. Those who believe in something are already halfway there! For busy bees ages 5 years and up.

Little Bizzy is smaller than all the other bees, but she’s very capable. She easily collects twice as much pollen as her friends. But Bizzy dreams of greater things. She wants to fly high in the sky with the birds! Of course, the others don’t believe it, but Bizzy knows that she can do it.

Price: $18.95

Pub date: May 2023

isbn 9781605377704

Title: Beelieve

Series: Healthy Minds

Author: Adam Ciccio (Marblehead, MA)

Illustrator: Myriam Berenschot (The Netherlands)

Ages 5 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 81/3 x 112/5

More from Adam Ciccio

isbn 9781605375984

Price: $17.95

isbn 9781605375991

Price: $17.95

When I have a big secret I tell my parents or my Aunt Lesley. When I have a tiny kid secret, sometimes I say nothing.

When I have a rainbow secret —that I wear red on Monday, orange on Tuesday, yellow on Wednesday, green on Thursday, and blue on Friday—

I tell it only to Poppy parrot. But I’m pretty sure he shares it with all my other stuffies when I’m at school.

Psst, want to know a little secret?

A poetic story about a young girl who shares her tiny secrets in special ways. For readers ages 5 years and up.

Sophia has all kinds of secrets. Some she shares with her dog. Some with the breeze. Some with the sandbox or stars in the night sky. But the best secret of all is shared with her brother, Ben, in their tree fort.

Price: $18.95

Pub date: March 2023

isbn 9781605376103

Title: Sophia’s Secrets

Author: George M. Johnson (British Columbia, Canada)

Illustrator: Sara Casilda (Spain)

Ages 5 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

Before all the kids could say “Cheese!” Mr. Smirk said, “Okay, boys and girls, straighten up and show me your best smiles!”

One day, Ms. Sung announced, “Class, just a reminder that today is picture day.”

Lola clenched her shoulders and pulled her hat down to hide. “Why, oh why did I forget picture day?”

Lola mumbled to herself. Her little heart felt like it was wildly tumbling down a steep hill.

Ever since kindergarten, Lola had avoided coming to school on picture day. She always heard kids say things like, “My mom got me a new sequined dress for picture day” and “My mom promised to braid my hair in the morning” and “I can’t wait to wear my pirate tie!” She knew it was a day when everyone was supposed to look their best.

Lola’s hands were sweaty. Her skin was tingling with goosebumps, and her face was turning the color of her hat—or at least it felt that way.

He peeked through his lens. There in front of him stood nine excited students showing off their missing-tooth grins . . . and one BIG red hat in the back row.

“You there in the corner, let me see your face. Please take off your hat,” requested Mr. Smirk again, looking straight at Lola.

Say cheese!

A thoughtful book about insecurities and self-confidence, but especially about the power of friendship. For children with and without freckles ages 5 years and up.

Lola wears a big red hat to school because she’s insecure about her appearance. When her teacher announces that it’s picture day, all Lola wants to do is hide. But her classmate Nassim has a clever solution to help Lola with her picture day jitters.

Price: $18.95

Pub date: March 2023

isbn 9781605377285

Title: A Picture Day to Remember

Author: Natalia Paruzel-Gibson (Ontario, Canada)

Illustrator: Nynke Boelens (The Netherlands)

Ages 5 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

“It might not be easy to understand, but I’m never alone because my wife is always with me.”

Emily thought about what he was saying. “Is that why you eat so slowly? So you can spend more time with her?”

The man smiled. And touched the tip of her nose.

Emily knew what that meant: You know my secret.

Every morning on her way to school, Emily saw him. An old man. Sitting in the cafe. Eating breakfast. Alone.

About loss, love, and friendship

An honest and heartwarming story about a beautiful friendship, showing that love survives even after death. For children ages 5 years and up.

Every morning Emily sees an old man eating alone in a café. This makes her sad, and one day she decides to talk with him. The man takes Emily on a journey through his fondest memories. Soon she learns that being alone doesn’t always mean that you’re lonely.

Price: $18.95

Pub date: March 2023

isbn 9781605377681

Title: The Old Man Eating Alone

Author: Howard Pearlstein (Birmingham, AL)

Illustrator: Hilde Groven (Belgium)

Ages 5 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

Also available in Spanish

Most people don’t know that deep in the jungle, yogi pandas stretch down to their toes, paws reaching low, then up to the sky, with balance and grace in each pose.

Little Panda loved to do yoga

It was part of his daily routine warrior, tree, and downward dog with friends, breathing and Oming in between.

Low in your tummy, sacral orange sits. Like a beautiful sunset, it glows. Creativity and artistic vibes flourish here. Fluid like water, they flow.

Your most beautiful colors are on the inside !

A book filled with positive energy about being yourself, in all your colors. For children ages 5 years and up.

Deep in the jungle, a little panda and his friends are doing yoga. They stretch, reach, and balance. They’re really rocking it! But . . . Little Panda feels sad, because he doesn’t have beautiful spots, fancy feathers, or bright colors like his friends. He’s just plain black and white. Help Little Panda discover his radiant inner beauty during an unforgettable search.

Price: $18.95

Pub date: April 2023

isbn 9781605377650

Title: Rainbow Panda

Author: Lisa Muchnik (Long Island, NY)

Illustrator: Emilie Timmermans (Belgium)

Ages 5 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

A helpful story about a boy who can’t let go of his tablet. For children ages 5 years and up.

Connor Crowe loves his parents, he loves his dog, he even loves his sister. But, most of all, he loves . . . his tablet! He plays on it when he wakes up. He plays on it when he gets home. He plays on it before he goes to bed. But one day, he wishes he could just let it go . . .

Pub date: March 2023

9781605377315

Title: Connor Crowe Can’t Let Go

Author: Howard Pearlstein (Birmingham, AL)

Illustrator: Stefani Buijsman (The Netherlands)

Ages 5 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages 4/5 x 101/5

. . . his tablet.

He played in the morning. He played in the afternoon. And he played in the evening.

One night, Connor’s mom tucked him in and said, “Not in bed.” Connor huffed and set the tablet down. But, as soon as she left, Connor picked it up and started playing. Before falling asleep, Connor wished again that he never had to let his tablet go.

When his parents talked to him, he’d say, “Mom, Dad! I’m playing.” When his dog nudged him, he’d say, “I’ll pet you later, boy.” And when his sister asked him to play, he’d say, “Maybe tomorrow.” But he didn’t mean it. Connor Crowe loved his tablet so much that he wished he never had to let it go.

Let’s go fishing

A funny story about being pigheaded, persistent, and intent on catching a fish. For lovers of fresh air and the great outdoors ages 5 years and up.

Willy knows everything about fishing—or so he thinks. Walter doesn’t know much about fishing, but he tries to be helpful. Unfortunately, Willy won’t listen, and the fish won’t bite. Luckily, Walter has an idea.

Price: $18.95

Pub date: May 2023

isbn 9781605376882

Title: Walter and Willy Go Fishing

Series: Walter and Willy

Author: Bonnie Grubman (Syosset, NY)

Illustrator: Judi Abbot (The United Kingdom)

“You don’t even like fish,” Walter muttered.

“I know,” Willy replied. “But I like fishing.”

“Why?”

“Because it’s relaxing.”

“You don’t look relaxed,” Walter said. He leaned back and gazed at the sky.

“Thisis how you relax.”

Poor stubborn Willy, thought Walter. But then he had an idea. “Willy!” he shouted.

“Could we please move to the shade?

The sun is burning my snout.”

“Fine!” Willy shouted back.

“But I won’t take off my vest.”

Join the party!

A celebratory book filled with festivities, music, and plenty of good food. For party animals ages 5 years and up.

Abby’s grandma makes so much food that Abby organizes a surprise party. Everyone is invited! Family members, friends, and people from the neighborhood come to dance, eat, and get to know each other better. Hip hip hooray, who wants chicken satay?

Price: $18.95

Pub date: June 2023

isbn 9781605378404

Title: Hip Hip Hooray!

Author: Carolijn Leisink (The Netherlands)

Illustrator: Maruga Koops (The Netherlands)

Ages 5 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

Also available in Spanish

isbn 9781605379418

Price: $18.95

Abby is sleeping over at Grandma’s, and she’s really bored! That’s because Grandma is cooking Surinamese dishes all day long— dahlpuri roti, chicken satay, plantain soup, and kip pastei!

Some have to cook for hours. Abby asks, “Why so much food?”

Grandma shrugs. “I felt like making it.” Then she points to the window. “See those girls over there? Go join them. Have some fun.”

Abby grabs the microphone. “This party is for you!”

Grandma is startled. “When? What time?”

And Abby shouts, “Now!”

“It’s not my birthday, wedding, or a housewarming, is it?”

“No, Grandma, it’s all that food. Come on, that calls for a celebration, doesn’t it?”

“Fantastic!” cheers her grandmother happily.

“I’ll get ready! You can always have a party. Even on an ordinary day!”

A beautiful story about friendship and learning to let go. For children ages 5 years and up.

Cat has a good life. He has exciting adventures and a fridge full of food. However, he feels lonely sometimes. That changes when he meets Fish. They quickly become the best of friends. But Fish misses her family. Cat realizes that to be a real friend, he should help Fish get home.

Pub date: July 2023

9781605377742

Title: Cat’s New Friend

Author: Jialin Wang (China)

Illustrator: Ziying Jiang (China)

Ages 5 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages x 112/5

So Cat buys a little fish in a bowl. Cat chatters away, happy to finally have someone to talk to. But the little fish doesn’t say anything back, and when Cat gets closer, Fish hides behind a water plant.

Cat is no ordinary cat. He’s not too fond of naps and rarely lies in the sun for pleasure. No, Cat prefers to have the craziest adventures! But when he comes home, he’s lonely. He wishes he had a friend so that he could share stories about his exciting day.

“You’re not afraid of me, are you?” asks Cat. The little fish nods cautiously. “Haha! I’m not going to eat you! I have a fridge full of delicious food,” Cat laughs.

Art for kids

A poetic picture book with illustrations based on the works of Vincent van Gogh. An ode to the light for young and old art lovers ages 5 years and up.

In a beautiful world full of sunflowers, sowers, and blue rooms, a boy finds his way toward the light. During his journey, he discovers how warm she is and how much joy she brings. He wants that too. So he decides to chase the sun. But is she the only one who shines?

Price: $17.95

Pub date: July 2023

isbn 9781605378428

Title: Chasing the Sun

Author-illustrator: Liu Hao (China)

Ages 5 years and up Hardcover 32 pages

Dimensions: 81/3 x 112/5

Softly, the wind opened the windows. The light lured me outside.

With a smiling face, she kissed the world. She brought everything to life. So I chased after her, hoping to catch a sunbeam.

In yet another dream, I wander through the gardens of villages with a lantern in my hand. search for stories hidden between the roots of old trees.

Every night, dreams lull me to sleep. I try to stay awake to see where they come from, but always drift off .

Live your dreams!

A poetic book about dreaming, waking up, and . . . daring to be yourself. For daydreamers ages 6 years and up.

Every night, dreams lull me to sleep. They take me on adventures and show me other worlds. But one dream always returns, and it brings me to myself.

Price: $22.95

Pub date: April 2023

isbn 9781605378657

Title: In My Dreams

Author-illustrator: Effie Lada (Greece)

Ages 6 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

Hidden messages

A cheerful story about new friends and big mysteries. For sleuths ages 6 years and up.

Angel has trouble making friends at his new school. When he finds a mysterious note in the library, his classmates join him on an adventure. But, will they find the author of the note?

Price: $18.95

Pub date: July 2023

isbn 9781605377322

Title: Angel and the Paper Trail

Author: Makenzie Hice (Portland, OR)

Illustrator: Natasja Horne (Australia)

Ages 6 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 81/3 x 112/5

Angel was the new kid at a new school. He felt shy and alone. He wasn’t sure how to make new friends.

“Let’s be detectives!” Oliver exclaimed. “We’ll find out who wrote it!” Angel agreed, but he had no idea where to start. He didn’t know anyone at school, so he had no one to ask.

One day while visiting the library, Angel scanned the colorful spines of books until one caught his eye: a bright orange book resting on the top shelf. That was the book he wanted!

Oliver examined the note. “This handwriting looks like my friend Rose’s. Let’s ask her!”

The best summer holiday

A reassuring story about accepting that things don’t always go the way you plan and that they might just put unexpected things in your path. For adventurers ages 6 years and up.

Mila’s beach vacation with her grandparents is going to be a little different this year. Unfortunately, Mila’s best friend can’t come along like she usually does. And one evening, Grandma and Grandpa’s puppy gets lost. But then . . . something magical happens.

Price: $18.95

Pub date: July 2023

isbn 9781605378367

Title: Mila’s Magical Vacation

Author: Ellen DeLange (New Brunswick, Canada)

Illustrator: Arancha Perpiñan (Spain)

Ages 6 years and up

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 81/3 x 112/5

More from Ellen DeLange

isbn 9781605376509

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Mila goes to her room and flops on the bed. She needs a plan before her grandparents arrive. Maybe she can go with Lynn on vacation? Or maybe she can stay at home? But what about Grandma and Grandpa? They’ll be very disappointed if Mila doesn’t come to the beach.

Mila is sitting in the shade of a tall butternut tree. This afternoon she’s going on vacation with Grandma and Grandpa to their cottage by the ocean. She always looks forward to going fishing, stargazing, and looking for crabs late into the night, but not this year.

She’s sad because her best friend, Lynn, can’t come along this time. Lynn is going on a trip with her mom and dad. Mila thinks about all the adventures they’ve had together and feels a knot in her stomach. It’s just no fun without Lynn .

It’s Piggy’s birthday. He’s throwing a party for all of his friends.

The first guest is Rabbit. “Hi, Rabbit!” says Piggy. “There are treats on the table. Take as much as you’d like!”

Sharing is caring

A cheerful story about sharing, friendship, and creative thinking. For everyone who likes parties!

Piggy is throwing a party for his birthday. Everything is ready. He has invited his friends, decorated the house, and made lots of delicious treats! But Piggy is so busy that the food is gone before he gets to enjoy a snack himself. Luckily, his friends find a solution.

Price: $17.95

Pub date: May 2023

isbn 9781605378442

Title: Party for Everyone

Series: Piggy

Author-illustrator: Francesca Pirrone (Italy)

All ages

Hardcover with jacket 32 pages

Dimensions: 81/3 x 112/5

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isbn 9781605375335

Price: $11.95

isbn 9781605377841

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NON-FICTION BOOKS

Get to know your body!

A bright and interactive first introduction to the body, with fun games and questions. For inquisitive children ages 4 years and up.

In this book, you get to know your own body, from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. Do you know the names of your body parts? And how to take care of your body? And what to do when you’re sick? You read it all in this book!

Price: $17.95

Pub date: June 2023

isbn 9781605378589

Title: All about Your Body

Series: Butterflies in Your Belly

Author-illustrator: Pauline Oud (The Netherlands)

Ages 4 years and up

Hardcover 40 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

Butterflies in Your Bel yl Children and Sexuality

Children often get butterflies in their belly. They get butterflies when they’re excited about something, like seeing a good friend, and they get butterflies when they’re unsure about something, like going to the doctor. That’s all very natural.

Butterflies in Your Belly makes children’s bodies discussable, with tailor-made books for different ages. Children grow up, and Butterflies in Your Belly grows with them. What a nice feeling.

On the front of your head are your eyes, your eyebrows, your nose, your mouth, and your cheeks. Together, that’s your face. You have ears on either side of your face.

Let’s start at the top. With your head, you think when you decide whether you do or don’t want a cookie. Or about how old you are. Think very hard. I’m sure you know the answer! Proud

You have hair on your head. It grows a little bit each day. Is your hair too long? Then the barber or hairdresser will cut your hair with scissors. That doesn’t hurt at all!

Scared Angry

Every face is a bit different. People’s faces often tell us how they feel. Liv is very happy. Mika is a bit scared. Luke is angry. Rafi is sad. Noa is shy. And Tom? He’s very proud.

Sad Shy And you? Can you look angry? Or very happy?

The eyes The ears

With your eyes, you can see yourself in the mirror. Have a good look, and you’ll see that your eyes are a certain color. What color are they?

If you close your eyes, you can’t see a thing. Everything is black. If you open your eyes, you can see again. Look! Now you see everything around you. What do you see?

With your ears, you can hear things . . . Like Daddy, who calls that dinner is ready. The car that honks if you want to cross the street. If you listen very carefully, you can also hear soft sounds Like Mommy, who whispers that she loves you!

Which sounds are nice?

Which sounds aren’t so nice?

Luke’s eyes don’t work well. But when he puts on his glasses, he sees everything clearly!

Sometimes you might want to cry. If you fell on the ground, for example. Or if you lost your cuddly toy. Then tears come out of your eyes.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

An enlightening and informative book about truck drivers and what they do. For aspiring drivers ages 4 years and up.

Many things we have at home were transported in a truck. Each truck is a well-equipped machine and a little house too, because the truck driver spends days (and sometimes nights) getting everything to the right place at the right time.

Price: $17.95

Pub date: April 2023

isbn 9781605378602

Title: Truck Drivers and What They Do

Series: Professions series

Author-illustrator: Liesbet Slegers (Belgium)

Ages 4 years and up

Hardcover 32 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

Take a look around you. From furniture and toilet paper to bread and fruit, almost everything you see was transported in a truck. And it’s the truck driver who takes care of loading, transporting, and unloading all those things.

It’s evening. The truck driver gets his assignments for the next day. He maps out the routes he’s going to drive. What’s the shortest way? Where will there be less traffic? Which cargo should he transport first? Then he checks the truck. Is the cargo carefully secured? Is the gas tank full? Do the tires all have air? Next he cleans the windows and the rearview mirrors. And the cabin must also be neat. There! The truck is ready to go.

Will you travel with us?

This is the fifth book in the Super Animals series, beautifully illustrated nonfiction about special animals. For little biologists ages 5 years and up.

All the animals in this book are smart travelers. Are you curious to know where they’re going?

Travel with the Arctic tern, the Chinook salmon, the plains zebra, the red crab, the barn swallow, the great white shark, the common crane, the reindeer, and the monarch butterfly.

Price: $19.95

Pub date: June 2023

isbn 9781605378541

Title: Travelers

Series: Super Animals

Authors: Reina Ollivier & Karel Claes (Belgium)

Illustrator: Steffie Padmos (The Netherlands)

Ages 5 years and up

Hardcover 64 pages

Dimensions: 91/3 x 124/5 isbn 9781605376998 Price: $19.95

In the same series

Price: $19.95

A fascinating book filled with fun facts about great inventions and their brilliant inventors. For bright minds ages 5 years and up.

Our world is filled with the most wonderful tools and machines. This is, of course, thanks to clever inventors! The first television was concocted with simple tea boxes and cookie tins. The first airplane was the product of bicycle makers. The first submarine had oars. And Leonardo da Vinci described his many inventions in mirrored writing. Why? You’ll discover these things and more in this informative book.

Price: $21.95

Pub date: April 2023

isbn 9781605378572

Title: Brilliant Inventions

Series: World of Wonder

Author-illustrator: Mack van Gageldonk (The Netherlands)

Ages 5 years and up

Hardcover 80 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

In the same series

9781605374994

Price: $19.95

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Price: $19.95

THE SHIP

Thanks to the invention of the sail, a boat can be propelled by the wind. In the beginning, the wind had to come from behind; otherwise, they had to row anyway!

The first boat is nothing more than a hollowed-out tree trunk. Some people still use such boats to travel by water, using oars to move forward. In ancient Egypt and some places today, boats are made of reeds. Reed bundles are lighter than wood and flexible, so they can easily be curved into the shape of a boat.

Over time, sailing ships become better and better. New sails are developed that can tilt left and right—that way, the wind doesn’t have to come from behind to sail forward. The invention of the rudder is also important. Steering a ship is easier with a rudder on the side or back.

It’s Boiling Hot beneath Our Feet

The earth on which we stand seems remarkably substantial. But that’s only the outside: the earth’s crust. The crust is actually very thin. Just 2 miles beneath our feet, the ground becomes warmer and warmer until it eventually becomes scorching hot. At nearly 2 ½ miles deep, the temperature surpasses 200 degrees—and at 37 miles, it could melt everything that stands upon the earth’s crust. The earth’s crust floats upon magma, a thick, hot, soupy substance beneath the crust. Though no human has ever descended into magma, it has erupted into the air through cracks in the earth’s crust. This is how volcanoes are formed. Volcanoes show us what the earth looks like beneath our feet. Magma becomes lava.

What’s hiding in the forest and how does the earth move?

In these third and fourth books in the Wow! series, you’ll discover all about volcanoes, earthquakes, and the forest. For explorers ages 6 years and up.

Our planet never ceases to amaze! On the surface, the earth is covered with forests, which house countless extraordinary species of animals and plants that can do remarkable things. And below the surface, boiling hot magma is flowing, creating impressive volcanic eruptions and earthquakes with gigantic power.

Price: $21.95

Pub date: April 2023

isbn 9781605378558

Title: Volcanoes and Earthquakes. The Earth in Motion

Series: Wow!

Author-illustrator: Mack van Gageldonk (The Netherlands)

Ages 6 years and up

Hardcover 72 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

Price: $21.95

Pub date: May 2023

isbn 9781605378565

Title: Wonders of the Forest. Secrets of the Wild Woods

Series: Wow!

Author-illustrator: Mack van Gageldonk (The Netherlands)

Ages 6 years and up

Hardcover 72 pages

Dimensions: 94/5 x 101/5

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OnNovember 7, 1867, the Skłodowski family of Poland celebrates the birth of their fifth child, Maria. Unbeknownst to them, she will one day become the worldfamous scientist, Marie Curie.

Warsaw,capital ofPoland

As a child growing up in Russian-occupied Poland, all of Maria’s classes are taught in Russian. Not only is she forbidden from speaking Polish, but as a female, she’s also forbidden from attending university. Fortunately for Marie, she secretly attends Polish lessons through Flying University, in the capital of Warsaw. In order to conceal these lessons from the Russian government, the university constantly changes its location.

SurnamesinPolandaredifferentforboysandgirls. WhileMaria’sfatherwasknownasWladislavSkłodowski, shewascalledMariaSkłodowska.

Marie dreams of studying at a university. When she and her older sister, Bronia, learn that the University of Paris (the Sorbonne) in France is accepting female students, they orchestrate a plan. While Marie remains in Poland to work, Bronia attends university to study medicine. As soon as Bronia graduates and begins working as a physician, she sends for Marie.

Marie chooses to study math and science at the Sorbonne.

UponMarie’s graduation in 1893, she earns a degree in chemistry and physics. One year later, she earns another degree in mathematics. Because of her excellent grades, she’s invited to begin a research project on magnetism—a topic few people understand. Marie is eager to explore the mysterious, invisible forces at work in our world.

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Bronia, sisterofMarie

In1906,Mariebecomesthe firstfemaleprofessoratthe UniversityofParis.

Marie Curie

The Great Minds series introduces young children to the greatest scientists of all time. This edition: Marie Curie, the female pioneer in the study of radioactivity. For researchers ages 9 years and up.

On November 7, 1867, Maria Skłodowska—a woman who changes the scientific world forever—is born in Poland. With a natural talent for mathematics, she graduates high school at the age of fifteen! Soon after, she graduates from Paris University and gets married, taking the name Marie Curie. Her work as a female scientist, in addition to her Nobel prize achievements, continue to inspire the world today.

Price: $17.95

Pub date: May 2023

isbn 9781605378596

Title: Marie Curie

Series: Great Minds

Author: Peter Nys (Belgium)

Illustrator: Conz (Belgium)

Ages 9 years and up

Hardcover 32 pages

Dimensions: 81/3 x 112/5

In the same series

isbn 9781605377438

Price: $16.95

GREAT MINDS

The Great Minds series covers international scientists who have fundamentally changed our worldview. Each title tells us about the life of a famous scientist in a fascinating way and includes experiments you can do yourself. This is the perfect series to spark an interest in science in children ages 9 years and up.

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