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In a Christmas encore, Nutcracker Night continues to sparkle as a child ’ s first introduction to the ballet

Beep! Beep! go the taxis. Voof! goes the curtain. This celebration of a child’s first experience of the Nutcracker ballet is a feast for the eyes and ears. Richly colored illustrations exude a holiday mood, introducing a new generation to this classic Christmas tradition.

“The painterly illustrations capture the excitement, energy, and lushness of it all with a bit of humor thrown in for good measure….A great primer, reminder, or armchair visit for seeing The Nutcracker live. Great for reading aloud and individual sharing.”—School Library Journal

“Sure to elicit the storytime equivalent of ‘encore’ at Christmastime and beyond.”—Kirkus

Reviews

“This vibrant tribute to a holiday tradition follows a sensory-filled adventure to a Nutcracker performance….A charming entrée for ballet-bound children.”—Publishers Weekly

“A good primer to complement a child’s first time seeing The Nutcracker and, for those familiar with it, a fresh take on a classic.”—The

Horn Book Magazine

“The sights and sounds of the theater are center stage; musicians, dancers, and a lively audience interact through the onomatopoetic text.”—Foreword Reviews

• 2019 Northern Lights Book Award Winner

Picture Book for Children Ages 3–7 Free classroom reading guide available Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-091-8 Trim Size: 9.5 x 11 in / 24.13 x 27.94 cm | Pages: 40 List Price: $19.95 USD / $22.95 CAD Hardcover with dust jacket & gold foil

New Release in Paperback & New Hardcover Format!

Picture Book for Children Ages 5–8 Free classroom reading guide available Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-154-0 (HC) / 978-1-77278-153-3 (PB) Trim Size: 8 x 10 in / 20.32 x 22.86 cm | Pages: 32 List Price: $18.95 USD / $22.95 CAD Hardcover with dust jacket List Price: $12.95 USD / $15.95 CAD Paperback with French flaps Publication Date: July 28, 2020 Ship Date: July 10, 2020 JUV019000 JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories JUV039060 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship JUV039220 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues JUV049000 JUVENILE FICTION / Computers & Digital Media JUV051000 JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play

• 2020–2021 Sunshine State Young Readers Award

Jr. Nominee • 2020 Bank Street The Best Children’s Books of the Year selection

“An overload of fun puns will have many readers giggling through...”—Kirkus Reviews

Ann Ingalls

illustrated by Dean Griffiths

Back in two sharp new editions, this oh-so-punny friendship story is making its mark.

“Office supplies have never been more entertaining than they are in this punny tale of friendship and ingenuity.”

—Foreword Reviews Starred Review

Pencil and his boy Jackson are a great pair: they draw, they sketch, they scribble. But then Jackson gets Tablet and Pencil finds himself dumped in the dreaded junk drawer; he just can’t compete with Tablet’s videos, games, and movies. How will Pencil ever reclaim Jackson’s attention? With the help of some new pun-loving junkdrawer friends (and a drooling, pencil-chomping dog), Pencil sketches out a plan to draw Jackson back into their friendship.

A former educator whose first book was shortlisted for a Crystal Kite award, author Ann Ingalls uses kid-friendly puns and an upbeat tone in this story that celebrates friendship, collaboration, and unplugged fun. Buoyed by award-winning artist Dean Griffith’s always-exuberant illustrations, Pencil: A Story with a Point is a gentle reminder that technology is no match for imagination.