Comprehensive Rights Guide

Eerdmans

Books for Young Readers

RIGHTS

GUIDE 2022

SPRING 2023

How the Sea Came to Be And All the Creatures In It

Written by Jennifer Berne

Illustrated by Amanda

Hall

Long, long ago, the Earth was a fiery place, where steamy, hot clouds rose up high. Rain poured down for millennia, filling the first oceans. There the teeniest stirrings of life began, evolving and changing over millions of years. Down in the depths and up on the surface, life grew and spread. Now the sea teems with thousands of creatures—squid, dolphins, barracudas, and more, living in the waters where long, long ago, life itself came to be.

With entrancing verse and awe-inspiring art, this book is a lyrical, spectacular history of the ocean and its incredible inhabitants.

PICTURE BOOK

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5478-0

10" x 10.5" • 56 pages • Ages 6-10

WORLD AND ENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS AVAILABLE

SPRING 2023

The Miracle Seed

Written and illustrated by Martin

Lemelman

Thousands of years ago, the Judean date palm was a beloved symbol of the Jewish people. It bore the sweetest fruit, believed to cure toothaches and even cancer. But after centuries of violence, the tree faded into extinction. Finally—in 1963—archaeologists uncovered Judean date palm seeds at the ruined fortress of Masada. Could these seeds bring the ancient plant back to life? In 2004, Dr. Sarah Sallon and Dr. Elaine Solowey began an amazing experiment . . .

Intertwining history, biology, and colorfully detailed art, this graphic novel is a compelling look at perseverance in the face of impossible odds.

h A Junior Library Guild Selection

GRAPHIC NOVEL

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5590-9

6.5" x 9.5" • 80 pages • Ages 8–14

WORLD AND ENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Yellow Dog Blues

Written by Alice Faye Duncan

Illustrated by Chris Raschka

One morning Bo Willie heads out on a search for his missing puppy love. Bo Willie and his aunt Jessie travel across the Mississippi Delta, journeying through juke joints, tamale stands, and streets ringing with the music of B.B. King and Muddy Waters. Where, where did that Yellow Dog go?

Acclaimed creators Alice Faye Duncan and Chris Raschka present a boogie-woogie journey along the Mississippi Blues Trail. With swinging free verse and stunning hand-stitched art, Yellow Dog Blues is a soulful fable about what happens when the blues grabs you and holds on tight.

h “A historical journey, an exploration of blues music, and an exciting new technique for a Caldecott-winning artist come together in this unique artistic exploration.”

Booklist (starred)

FALL 2022

PICTURE BOOK

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5553-4

9.5" x 8.85" • 32 pages • Ages 4-8

WORLD AND EBOOK RIGHTS AVAILABLE

FALL 2022

Building an Orchestra of Hope

Written by Carmen Oliver

Illustrated by Luisa Uribe

In Cateura, Paraguay, a town built on a landfill, Favio Chávez began to teach music to the children who played amid the trash. But soon he had a serious problem. He had more students than instruments. Working with a local carpenter, Favio found a strange and wonderful solution: repurposing garbage into instruments. These old-but-new drainpipe flutes, glue canister violins, and X-ray film drums would help the children of Cateura fill their community—and the world—with the sounds of a better tomorrow.

Based on an incredible true story, Building an Orchestra of Hope offers a stirring tribute to creativity, resilience, and the transformative nature of hope.

h A Junior Library Guild Selection

PICTURE BOOK

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5467-4

8" x 11" • 40 pages • Ages 4–9

WORLD AND EBOOK RIGHTS AVAILABLE

I’ll Say Goodbye

Written by Pam Zollman

Illustrated by Frances Ives

Beach days with Uncle Mike always bring something unexpected, like a shiny shell that turns out to be a hermit crab. But Uncle Mike has cancer. Not every surprise is a good one anymore. Soon Uncle Mike starts spending more and more time at the hospital. One day Mom says Uncle Mike is gone. Gone where? How could he leave without saying goodbye?

This gentle, evocatively illustrated story addresses the difficult realities of illness and loss, helping children find ways to move forward with the memory of their loved ones.

“The emphasis on natural landscapes is both appealing and soothing, providing solace for the child and readers alike.”

Booklist

FICTION

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5499-5

10" x 8" • 40 pages • Ages 4–8

WORLD AND EBOOK RIGHTS AVAILABLE

I’ll Always Come Back to You

Written by Carmen Tafolla

Illustrated

by Grace Zong

What happens when someone you love heads out the door? When a mother goes out to work and her daughter stays behind, Mom reassures her child that—whether she needs to go to the office, rescue a sinking canoe, or even face a passel of bears—nothing can keep her from coming back home again.

Perfect for children struggling with changes in family life or routines, this reassuring, rhyming book creates a story to cherish when loved ones have gone away—and also when they’ve come back at last.

“A touching picture book that addresses separation anxiety with heart, humor, and heroic flair.”

Kirkus Reviews

PICTURE BOOK

Hardcover

• ISBN 978-0-8028-5452-0

8" x 11" • 32 pages • Ages 4–8

WORLD AND EBOOK RIGHTS AVAILABLE

SPRING 2022

SPRING 2022

I Hate Borsch!

Written and Illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg

Even though eating borsch is just as Ukrainian as growing sunflowers or defending castles, a young Ukrainian girl refuses to love her country’s favorite beet soup. But when the girl immigrates to the United States, no American food can satisfy her hunger. Maybe that disgusting soup deserves another chance…

Imaginatively illustrated with splashes of borsch-bright red, this book captures the complicated experience of rejecting and embracing one’s culture. Witty and poignant, I Hate Borsch! will encourage readers to ponder how history, heritage, and food can shape our identities.

h“A delightful exploration of the dimensions of traditions.”

Kirkus Reviews (starred)

“[A] bold, expressionistic fairy-tale homage to [Nayberg’s] native land.”

—New York Times

PICTURE BOOK

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5580-0

9.5" x 11" • 48 pages • Ages 4-8

WORLD AND EBOOK RIGHTS AVAILABLE

www.eerdmans.com / youngreaders

For Every Little Thing

Written by June Cotner and Nancy Tupper Ling

Illustrated by Helen Cann

Arranged from waking up to falling asleep, For Every Little Thing is an engaging collection of the day and its delights. This inspirational anthology gathers classic selections, modern prayers, and new poems from multiple cultures and faiths, from Emily Dickinson to Amma, from Ken Nesbitt to Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro.

Accessible language and richly detailed illustrations celebrate simple pleasures like slurping noodles and splashing in puddles. Perfect for sharing around the table or at bedtime, For Every Little Thing will awaken a sense of gratitude in readers of all ages.

PICTURE BOOK

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5519-0

9" x 9" • 96 pages • Ages 4–10

WORLD RIGHTS AND ENHANCED EBOOK AVAILABLE

FALL 2021

I Can Help

Written by Reem Faruqi

Illustrated

by Mikela Prevost

When Ms. Underwood asks if anyone in her class wants to help Kyle, Zahra always volunteers. She loves spending time with Kyle—he’s creative and generous, and he makes the funniest jokes at lunch. But when Zahra’s other classmates start teasing her for helping him, she starts making choices she regrets.

With thoughtful storytelling and poignant illustrations, this book will open discussions about reaching out, facing peer pressure, and choosing kindness in the classroom and beyond.

PICTURE BOOK

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5504-6

8.5" x 11" • 44 pages • Ages 4–8

WORLD AND ENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS AVAILABLE

FALL 2021

Outside My Window

Written by Linda Ashman

Illustrated by Jamey Christoph

h Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5465-0

11" x 8.25" • 40 pp • Ages 4–8

WORLD AND UNENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS

AVAILABLE

The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch

Written by Chris Barton

Illustrated by Don Tate

h Booklist (starred)

h Publishers Weekly (starred)

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5379-0

8.375" x 10.75" • 50 pages • Ages 7–10

WORLD AND UNENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS

AVAILABLE

RIGHTS AVAILABLE PICTURE BOOKS

Brother Hugo and the Bear

Written by Katy Beebe

Illustrated by S.D. Schindler

h Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books

h School Library Journal (starred)

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5407-0

9" x 11.5" • 40 pages • Ages 5–9

RIGHTS SOLD: FILM/AUDIO, JAPANESE

Nile Crossing

Written by Katy Beebe

Illustrated by Sally Wern Comport

h School Library Journal (starred)

h Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” Annual Exhibition

h Junior Library Guild Selection

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5425-4

11.5" x 10.25" • 40 pages • Ages 5–9

WORLD AND UNENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Georgia’s Bones

Written by Jen Bryant

Illustrated by Bethanne Andersen

h Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5367-7

10" x 11" • 32 pages • Ages 4–10

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

The Right Word Roget and His Thesaurus

Written by Jen Bryant

Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

h Caldecott Honor

h Sibert Medal

h NYT Notable Children's Books

Hardcover

• ISBN 978-0-8028-5385-1

8" x 11" • 42 pages • Ages 7 & up

www.eerdmans.com / youngreaders

RIGHTS SOLD: SPANISH, CHINESE (SIMPLIFIED)

A River of Words

The Story of William Carlos

Williams

Written by Jen Bryant

Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

h Caldecott Honor

h NYT Best Illustrated Books

h Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5302-8

9" x 10" • 40 pages • Ages 7 & up

RIGHTS SOLD: KOREAN, CHINESE (SIMPLIFIED)

Before You Were Born

Written by Nancy White Carlstrom

Illustrated by Linda Saport

h Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” Annual Exhibition

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5185-7

10" x 10" • 32 pages • Ages 4–7

Board Book • ISBN 978-0-8028-5533-6

6.75" x 6.75" • 14 pages • Ages 1–4

RIGHTS SOLD: CHINESE, DUTCH, NORWEGIAN

Song of Creation

Does God Know How to Tie Shoes?

Written by Nancy White Carlstrom

Illustrated by Lori McElrath-Eslick

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5125-3

10.5" x 9.5" • 32 pages • Ages 4–8

RIGHTS SOLD: CHINESE

Bow-Wow Wiggle-Waggle

Written and illustrated by Mary Newell DePalma

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5408-7

8.25" x 8.25" • 32 pages • Ages 3–7

RIGHTS SOLD: JAPANESE

Two Little Birds

Written and illustrated by Mary Newell DePalma

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5421-6

8.25" x 11"

• 40 pages • Ages 4–8

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Written and illustrated by Paul Goble

h Kirkus Reviews (starred)

h Booklist Top Ten Religion Books for Youth

h Publishers Weekly (starred)

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5271-7

9.375" x 11" • 32 pages • Ages 5–10

RIGHTS SOLD: CHINESE

A Year with Mama Earth

Written by Rebecca Grabill

Illustrated by Rebecca Green

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5505-3

8.5" x 8.5" • 40 pages • Ages 4–8

RIGHTS SOLD: ITALIAN

I Lay My Stitches Down

Written by Cynthia Grady

Illustrated by Michele Wood

h School Library Journal (starred)

h Bank Street College Best Children’s Books

h Kirkus Reviews (starred)

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5386-8

9" x 12" • 34 pages • Ages 10 & up

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

The Watcher

Written by Nikki Grimes

Illustrated by Bryan Collier

At Jerusalem’s Gate

Poems of Easter

Written by Nikki Grimes

Illustrated by David Frampton

h Kirkus Reviews (starred)

h Booklist Top Ten Religion

Books for Youth

• ISBN 978-0-8028-5183-3

Hardcover

8.625" x 12.25" • 48 pages • Ages 9–14

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

h Shelf Awareness (starred)

h Publishers Weekly (starred)

h Kirkus Reviews (starred)

h Booklist (starred)

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5445-2

10" x 10" • 42 pages • Ages 6–10

WORLD AND UNENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS AVAILABLE

When Daddy Prays

Written by Nikki Grimes

Illustrated by Tim Ladwig

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5266-3

9.5" x 11.5" • 32 pages • Ages 4–9

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Tenth Avenue Cowboy

Written by Linda Oatman High

Illustrated by Bill Farnsworth

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5572-2

9" x 11.25" • 32 pages • Ages 5–9

WORLD AND ENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Manger

Poems selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins

Illustrated by Helen Cann

h Kirkus Reviews (starred)

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5532-9

8.5" x 10.5" • 32 pages • Ages 4–8

WORLD AND UNENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Night Wishes

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins

Illustrated by Jen Corace

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5496-4 10" x 9" • 40 pages • Ages 4–8

WORLD AND UNENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS AVAILABLE

I Wanted to Know

All about God

Written by Virginia Kroll

Illustrated by Debra Reid Jenkins

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5166-6

8.5" x 11" • 32 pages • Ages 4–8

Board Book • ISBN 978-0-8028-5380-6

6.75" x 6.75" • 12 pages • Ages 1–4

RIGHTS SOLD: SPANISH

The Lord’s Prayer

Illustrated by Tim Ladwig

h Booklist Top Ten Religion

Books for Youth

h Logos Book Award

h Over 50,000 copies sold

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5238-0

10.75" x 10.75" • 32 pages • Ages 5–10

RIGHTS SOLD: CHINESE

Psalm Twenty-Three

Illustrated by Tim Ladwig

h Booklist Top Ten Religion

Books for Youth

h Over 60,000 copies sold

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5163-5

10" x 9"

• 32 pages • Ages 5–9

RIGHTS SOLD: CHINESE, KOREAN

A Bird or Two

A Story about Henri Matisse

Written and illustrated by Bijou Le Tord

h Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” Annual Exhibition

h Kentucky Bluegrass Award Master List

• ISBN 978-0-8028-5184-0

Hardcover

10" x 11" • 32 pages • Ages 5–11

RIGHTS SOLD: JAPANESE, KOREAN, ENGLISH (UK)

The Fantastic Jungles of

Henri Rousseau

Written by Michelle Markel

Illustrated by Amanda Hall

h School Library Journal (starred)

h Booklist (starred)

h Publishers Weekly (starred)

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5364-6

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5523-7

10" x 8.5" • 40 pages (HC)

32 pages (PB) • Ages 5–9

RIGHTS SOLD: CHINESE, HEBREW, JAPANESE

Driftwood Days

Written by William Miniver

A Plan for the People Nelson Mandela's Hope for His Nation

Written by Lindsey McDivitt

Illustrated by Charly Palmer

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5266-3

9.5" x 11.5" • 32 pages • Ages 4–9

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Brigid’s Cloak

An Ancient Irish Story

Written by Bryce Milligan

Illustrated by Helen Cann

h Publishers Weekly (starred)

h Publishers Weekly Best

Religion Books for Children

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5297-7

9" x 10.5"

• 32 pages • Ages 5–9

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Illustrated by Charles Vess

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5370-7

10" x 9.5" • 48 pages • Ages 4–8

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Fur, Fins, and Feathers

Abraham Dee Bartlett and the Invention of the Modern Zoo

Written and illustrated by Cassandre Maxwell

h Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5432-2

8.5" x 11" • 40 pages • Ages 5–9

RIGHTS SOLD: JAPANESE

The Song of Francis and the Animals

Written by Pat Mora

Illustrated by David Frampton

h Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” Annual Exhibition

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5253-3

9" x 12"

• 32 pages • Ages 4–8

RIGHTS SOLD: KOREAN

Good King Wenceslas

Written by John M. Neale

Illustrated by Tim Ladwig h Bank Street College Best Children’s Books

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5209-0

10.25" x 10.5" • 32 pages • Ages 4–8

RIGHTS SOLD: CHINESE

Only Margaret A Story about Margaret Wise Brown

Written by Candice Ransom

Illustrated by Nan Lawson

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5508-4

8" x 10.33" • 56 pages • Ages 5–9

WORLD AND ENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS

AVAILABLE

Saint Spotting Or How to Read a Church

Written and illustrated by Chris Raschka

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5521-3

5.5" x 11" • 44 pages • Ages 4–8

WORLD AND ENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS

AVAILABLE

Saints

Lives and Illuminations

Written and illustrated by Ruth Sanderson

h Publishers Weekly (starred)

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5402-5

11.75" x 9.25" • 80 pages • Ages 8–12

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Leading Little Ones to God

Written by Marian M. Schoolland

Illustrated by Paul Stoub

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5120-8

7" x 8.75" • 184 pages • Ages 4–10

RIGHTS SOLD: BANGALA, BURMESE, CZECH, DANISH, DUTCH, FRENCH, GERMAN, INDONESIAN, ITALIAN, KOREAN, LITHUANIAN, PORTUGUESE, POLISH, RUTOORO, SPANISH

I, Vivaldi

Written by Janice Shefelman

Illustrated by Tom Shefelman

h Storytelling World Awards Honor

h PEN USA Literary Award—

Children’s Literature Finalist

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5586-2

10" x 11" • 32 pages • Ages 7–11

RIGHTS SOLD: KOREAN

Ben and the Emancipation Proclamation

Written by Pat Sherman

Illustrated by Floyd Cooper h Bank Street College Best Children’s Books

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5319-6

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5541-9

8.5" x 11" • 32 pages • Ages 8–12

RIGHTS SOLD: AUDIO

Hello, Earth! Poems to Our Planet

Written by Joyce Sidman

Illustrated by Miren Asiain Lora

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5528-2

5.33" x 12" • 68 pages • Ages 5–9

WORLD ENGLISH TEXT RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Do You Have a Dog?

Written by Eileen Spinelli

Illustrated by Geraldo Valério

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5387-5

10" x 10" • 32 pages • Ages 4–8

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Jonah’s Whale

Written by Eileen Spinelli

Illustrated by Giuliano Ferri

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5382-0

9" x 12" • 32 pages • Ages 4–8

WORLD AND UNENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS

AVAILABLE

When No One Is Watching

Written by Eileen Spinelli

Illustrated by David A. Johnson h School Library Journal (starred)

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5303-5

8.5" x 11" • 32 pages • Ages 4–8

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

At Your Baptism

Written by Carrie Steenwyk and John D. Witvliet

Illustrated by Linda Saport

Board Book • ISBN 978-0-8028-5381-3

6.75" x 6.75" • 10 pages • Ages 1–4

RIGHTS SOLD: AFRIKAANS

Hidden City

Written by Sarah Grace Tuttle

Illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford

h Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award

h Bank Street College Best

Children s Books

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5459-9

9" x 12" • 48 pages • Ages 4–8

RIGHTS SOLD: CHINESE (SIMPLIFIED)

Always with You

Written by Ruth Vander Zee

Illustrated by Ronald Himler

h Bank Street College Best

Children’s Books (starred)

h Notable Social Studies Trade

Books for Young People

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5295-3

8.25" x 10.25" • 32 pages • Ages 8–12

RIGHTS SOLD: CHINESE, KOREAN

Eli Remembers

Written by Ruth Vander Zee and Marian Sneider

Illustrated by Bill Farnsworth

h Notable Social Studies Trade

Books for Young People

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5309-7

8.75" x 11.75" • 32 pages • Ages 8–12

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Mississippi Morning

Written by Ruth Vander Zee

Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

h Kirkus Reviews (starred)

h Booklist (starred)

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5497-1

8" x 11" • 32 pages • Ages 7–12

RIGHTS SOLD: AUDIO

The Child’s Story Bible

Written by Catherine F. Vos

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5011-9

6.375" x 9.125" • 410 pages • Ages 4–10

RIGHTS SOLD: JAPANESE, PORTUGUESE, KOREAN, TURKISH

Facing Fear

An Immigration Story

Written by Karen Lynn Williams

Illustrated by Sara Palacios

h Bank Street College Best

Children's Books

h Florida Children's Book Award

Finalist

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5490-2

11" x 8.5" • 44 pages • Ages 5–9

WORLD AND UNENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS AVAILABLE

The Beatitudes

From Slavery to Civil Rights

Written by Carole Boston Weatherford

Illustrated by Tim Ladwig

h Booklist Top Ten Religion

Books for Youth

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5352-3

8.5" x 11.25" • 40 pages • Ages 8–12

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Thank You, God

Written by J. Bradley Wigger

Illustrated by Jago

h Publishers Weekly (starred)

h Booklist (starred)

h Booklist Top Ten Religion

Books for Youth

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5424-7

8.875" x 11.75" • 32 pages • Ages 3–8

RIGHTS SOLD: AFRIKAANS

Four Feet, Two Sandals

Written by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed

Illustrated by Doug Chayka

h Notable Social Studies Trade

Books

h CCBC Children’s Choices

h Notable Books for a Global Society

h More than 70,000 copies sold

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5296-0

12" x 9" • 32 pages • Ages 7–10

RIGHTS SOLD: CHINESE, JAPANESE, KOREAN, SWEDISH

My Name Is Sangoel

Written by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed

Illustrated by Catherine Stock

h Smithsonian Notable Books for Children

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5307-3

8.5" x 11" • 32 pages • Ages 6–10

RIGHTS SOLD: JAPANESE

Circles of Hope

Written by Karen Lynn Williams

Illustrated by Linda Saport

h Peace Corps Writers Association

Best Children’s Writing

h Green Earth Book Award

Honorable Mention

Paperback • ISBN 978-0-8028-5396-7

9.5" x 10" • 32 pages • Ages 5–9

RIGHTS SOLD: CHINESE, JAPANESE, KOREAN

Attack of the Turtle

Written by Drew Carlson

Illustrated by David A. Johnson

h Kentucky Bluegrass Award Master List

h Nutmeg Book Award Nominee

Paperback • Fiction

ISBN 978-0-8028-5338-7

5.5" x 8.25" • 157 pages • Ages 9–14

Black-and-white illustrations

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Ethan, Suspended

Written by Pamela Ehrenberg

h Booklist (starred)

h VOYA Top Shelf for Middle School Readers

Paperback • Fiction

ISBN 978-0-8028-5317-2

5.5" x 8.25" • 272 pages • Ages 11–14

WORLD AND UNENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS AVAILABLE

RIGHTS AVAILABLE MIDDLE READER AND YOUNG ADULT

Adara

Written by Beatrice Gormley

Paperback • Fiction

ISBN 978-0-8028-5216-8

5.5" x 8.25" • 160 pages • Ages 9–14

RIGHTS SOLD: SPANISH

C. S. Lewis

The Man Behind Narnia

Written by Beatrice Gormley

Paperback • Nonfiction

ISBN 978-0-8028-5301-1

7" x 9" • 192 pages • Ages 10 & up

58 black-and-white photographs

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Friends of Liberty

Written by Beatrice Gormley

h Bank Street College Best Children’s Books

Paperback • Fiction

ISBN 978-0-8028-5418-6

5.25” x 8” • 192 pages • Ages 9–14

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Maria Mitchell

The Soul of an Astronomer

Written by Beatrice Gormley

h CBC/NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12

Paperback • Nonfiction

ISBN 978-0-8028-5264-9

7" x 9" • 149 pages • Ages 10 & up

49 black-and-white photographs

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Princess Ka‘iulani

Hope of a Nation, Heart of a People

Written by Sharon Linnéa

h Bank Street College Best

Children’s Books

Paperback • Nonfiction

ISBN 978-0-8028-5088-1

7" x 9" • 252 pages • Ages 10 & up

97 black-and-white photographs

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Masada

The Last Fortress

Written by Gloria D. Miklowitz

h Junior Library Guild Selection

h Booklist Top Ten Religion

Books for Youth

Paperback • Fiction

ISBN 978-0-8028-5168-0

5.5" x 8.25" • 198 pages • Ages 12 & up

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Secrets in the House of Delgado

Written by Gloria D. Miklowitz

h Bank Street College Best

Children’s Books

h Association of Jewish Libraries

Notable Books for Older Readers

Paperback • Fiction

ISBN 978-0-8028-5210-6

5.5" x 8.25" • 192 pages • Ages 9–14

WORLD AND UNENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS

AVAILABLE

Who Am I?

Written by Katherine Paterson

Paperback • Nonfiction

ISBN 978-0-8028-5361-5

6" x 8" • 82 pages • Ages 9–13

RIGHTS SOLD: JAPANESE, CHINESE, INDONESIAN

Crazy

Written by Linda Vigen Phillips

h Junior Library Guild Selection

h New York Public Library Best

Books for Teens

h Notable Social Studies Trade

Books for Young People

Paperback • Fiction

ISBN 978-0-8028-5437-7

5.5" x 8.25" • 320 pages • Ages 13 & up

WORLD AND UNENHANCED EBOOK RIGHTS

AVAILABLE

A Girl Called Problem

Written by Katie Quirk

h Kirkus Reviews (starred)

h Notable Social Studies Trade

Books for Young People

Paperback • Fiction

ISBN 978-0-8028-5404-9

5.25" x 8" • 243 pages • Ages 10–14

WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Eva’s Story

A Survivor’s Tale by the Stepsister of Anne Frank

Written by Eva Schloss

Paperback • Nonfiction

ISBN 978-0-8028-5531-2

5" x 8" • 234 pages • Ages 14 & up

RIGHTS SOLD: GERMAN, ROMANIAN

Pilgrim’s Progress

Retold by Gary D. Schmidt

Illustrated by Barry Moser

h Publishers Weekly (starred)

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Plymouth’s Faithful Pilgrim

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ISBN 978-0-8028-5148-2

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Written by Eileen Spinelli

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Going for the Record

Written by Julie A. Swanson

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ISBN 978-0-8028-5573-2

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9 Kilometers

Written by Claudio Aguilera

Illustrated by Gabriela Lyon

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8.67" x 11.5" • 56 pages • Ages 5–9

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Get on Your Bike

Written by Joukje Akveld

Illustrated by Philip Hopman

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10" x 13.5" • 32 pages • Ages 4–8

The Bear and the Duck

Written and illustrated by May Angeli Hardcover

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I Like, I Don’t Like

Written by Anna Baccelliere

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9" x 8.625" • 32 pages • Ages 4–9

Hail Mary

Written by Sabrina Bus

Illustrated by Xavier Deneux

A Story That Grows

Written and illustrated by Gilles Bachelet

Our Father

Written by Sabrina Bus

Illustrated by Xavier Deneux

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6.75" x 6.75" • 10 pages • Ages 1–4

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The Writer

Written by Davide Cali

Illustrated by Monica Barengo

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8.25" x 11.4" • 36 pages • Ages 4–8

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Klimt and His Cat

Written by Bérénice Capatti

Illustrated by Octavia Monaco

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8.675" x 12.25" • 40 pages • Ages 8–12

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The Pack

Written by Amanda Cley

Illustrated by Cecilia Ferri

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The Christmas Feast

Written by Nathalie Dargent

Illustrated by Magali Le Huche

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10.125" x 7.5" • 32 pages • Ages 4–8

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The Herd Boy

Written and illustrated by Niki Daly

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10.5" x 9.875" • 36 pages • Ages 6–10

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The Hunter and His Dog

Illustrated by Sassafras De Bruyn

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Red

Written and illustrated by Jan De Kinder

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Images of God for Young Children

Written by Marie-Hélène Delval

The Sky Is Not the Limit

Written and illustrated by Jérémie Decalf

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8.8" x 11" • 64 pages • Ages 5–9

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Illustrated by Barbara Nascimbeni

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8.25" x 8.25" • 94 pages • Ages 4–9

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Psalms for Young Children

Written by Marie-Hélène Delval

Illustrated by Arno

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8.25" x 8.25" • 88 pages • Ages 4–8

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Dreams for Our Daughters

Written by Ruth Doyle

Illustrated by Ashling Lindsay

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Songs for Our Sons

Written by Ruth Doyle

Illustrated by Ashling Lindsay

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Leave a Message in the Sand

Written by Bibi Dumon Tak

Illustrated by Annemarie van Haeringen

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7.75" x 9.875" • 64 pages • Ages 6 & up

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The Gift

Written by Alain Serge Dzotap

Illustrated by Delphine Renon

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Niños

Poems for the Lost Children of Chile

Written by María José Ferrada

Illustrated by María Elena Valdez

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A Refugee Story from the Spanish Civil War

Written by María José Ferrada

Illustrated by Ana Penyas

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8.875" x 7.875" • 40 pages • Ages 4–8

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The Story of Bodri

Written by Hédi Fried

Illustrated by Stina Wirsén

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6.75" x 10.25" • 76 pages • Ages 7 & up

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A Head Full of Birds

Written by Alexandra Garibal

Illustrated by Sibylle Delacroix

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8.875" x 11.875" • 32 pages • Ages 4–8

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The Legend of Saint Nicholas

Written by Anselm Grün

Illustrated by Giuliano Ferri

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8.25" x 11" • 26 pages • Ages 4–8

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What a Masterpiece!

Illustrated by Riccardo Guasco

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It's So Difficult

Illustrated by Raúl Nieto Guridi

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I Am Marc Chagall

Written and illustrated by Bimba Landmann

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Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5305-9

8.625" x 12.25" • 40 pages • Ages 8–12

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A Well-Mannered Young Wolf

Written by Jean Leroy

Illustrated by Matthieu Maudet

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7.5" x 10" • 40 pages • Ages 4–8

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Vincent van Gogh and the Colors of the Wind

Written by Chiara Lossani

Illustrated by Octavia Monaco

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5390-5

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8.5" x 12" • 40 pages • Ages 7 & up

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Why Am I Here?

Written by Constance ØrbeckNilssen

Illustrated by Akin Duzakin

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Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5477-3

11.75" x 8.5" • 32 pages • Ages 5–9

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The Box

Written by Isabella Paglia

Illustrated by Paolo Proietti

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7.875" x 11.4" • 32 pages • Ages 4–8

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Madani's Best Game

Written by Fran Pintadera

Illustrated by Raquel Catalina

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Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5597-8

7.5" x 10.4" • 48 pages • Ages 5–9

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Paul Writes (a Letter)

As It Is in Heaven

A Collection of Prayers for All Ages

Illustrated by Éric Puybaret

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Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5538-1

8" x 11" • 40 pages • All Ages

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Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5494-0

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The Book that Kibo Wrote

Written and illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5589-3

8.25" x 11" • 32 pages • Ages 4–8

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A Pond Full of Ink

Written by Annie M. G. Schmidt

Illustrated by Sieb Posthuma

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Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5433-9

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8.25" x 10.375" • 36 pages Ages 6 & up

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Roger Is Reading a Book

Written and illustrated by Koen Van Biesen

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Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5442-1

9" x 9.625" • 48 pages • Ages 4–8

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The Dog That Nino Didn’t Have

Written by Edward van de Vendel

Illustrated by Anton Van Hertbruggen

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9" x 13" • 32 pages • Ages 4–8

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Phone Call with a Fish

Written by Silvia Vecchini

Illustrated by Sualzo

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Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5510-7

8.25" x 9" • 48 pages • Ages 5–9

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Bear Is Never Alone

Written by Marc Veerkamp

Illustrated by Jeska Verstegen

Hardcover • ISBN 978-0-8028-5603-6

9" x 11" • 32 pages • Ages 4–8

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A Perfect Day

Written and illustrated by Jennifer Yerkes

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6.67" x 9" • 44 pages • Ages 4–8

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The Big Book of Slumber

Written by Giovanna Zoboli

Illustrated by Simona Mulazzani

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9" x 12.375" • 32 pages • Ages 3–7

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Mikis and the Donkey

Written by Bibi Dumon Tak

Illustrated by Philip Hopman

h Batchelder Award

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ISBN 978-0-8028-5430-8

5.375" x 8.5" • 89 pages • Ages 8–12

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Soldier Bear

Written by Bibi Dumon Tak

Illustrated by Philip Hopman

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ISBN 978-0-8028-5436-0

5.25" x 8.5" • 147 pages • Ages 8–12

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Written by Mónica Montañés

Illustrated by Eva Sánchez Gómez

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ISBN 978-0-8028-5598-5

6.33" x 7.875" • 88 pages • Ages 9–14

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The War within These Walls

Written by Aline Sax

Illustrated by Caryl Strzelecki

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ISBN 978-0-8028-5428-5

4.75" x 8.625" • 176 pages

Ages 14 & up

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