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Junior Library Guild selection
Junior Library Guild selection Shelf Awareness starred review
Kirkus Reviews starred review
Connect online with Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers was nominated for the Bologna Prize for Best North American Children’s Publisher in 2017, 2018, and 2019!
Front cover illustration by Marie Caudry from Letters from Bear
Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Books of 2017 Kirkus Prize Finalist 2018 WORLD Picture Book of the Year
2018 NCTE Notable Poetry Book
This catalog features our new books for Spring 2020.
For a complete list of Eerdmans Books for Young Readers titles, visit our website at eerdmans.com/youngreaders and watch for our Fall 2020 catalog!
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CONTENTS
Foreword Reviews starred review
Junior Library Guild Selection Catholic Press Association Children’s Book Award— Honorable Mention 2017 Foreword INDIES Award—Bronze Winner Kirkus Reviews starred review
Publishers Weekly starred review Shelf Awareness starred review Booklist starred review
Junior Library Guild selection
Kirkus Reviews starred review
Publishers Weekly starred review
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Kirkus Reviews starred review School Library Journal starred review Shelf Awareness starred review Publishers Weekly starred review
2019 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People New York Journal of Books Notable Children’s Books 2019 USBBY Outstanding International Books Kirkus Reviews starred review Foreword Reviews starred review School Library Journal starred review
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2019 Parents' Choice Book Awards—Recommended
Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018 Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” Annual Exhibition 2018 Kirkus Reviews starred review
2019 NCTE Notable Poetry Book
2019 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2018 Foreword Indies Award Silver Winner
Booklist starred review
Kirkus Reviews starred review
2019 NCTE Notable Poetry Book
2019 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
The Horn Book starred review Kirkus Reviews starred review
Publishers Weekly starred review
Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators— Lee Bennett Hopkins Award 2019 NCTE Notable Poetry Book
2018 California Reading Association Eureka! Gold Award
Kirkus Reviews starred review
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Booklist Top Ten Religion and Spirituality Books
Kirkus Reviews starred review
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Booklist starred review
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Publishers Weekly starred review
Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2019
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” Annual Exhibition 2018 New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2018 Bank Street College Best Children's Books
Boston Globe Best Children’s Books of 2018
New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2017 Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” Annual Exhibition 2017 2018 USBBY Outstanding International Books 2017 Foreword Indies Award—Honorable Mention
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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ISBN 978-0-8028-5534-3 $17.99 Ages 5–9
SPECS Picture book 40 pages Hardcover, unjacketed Full-color illustrations throughout Trim size: 81/4” x 11” BISAC code: JUV003000 Bookmark available
RIGHTS World English rights; all other rights Lannoo Translated from Dutch
KEYWORDS • History • Renaissance • Country Life • Animals
The Hunter and His Dog Written and illustrated by Sassafras De Bruyn
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Spotting a bird in the distance, the hunter and his dog begin a madcap chase across the world of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. They stumble into some of the artist’s most famous scenes: wedding dances, snowy villages, even the winding stairs of the Tower of Babel. Will they ever find the place where they belong? This wordless book introduces young readers to the Flemish Renaissance artist and his most beloved works, including The Hunters in the Snow and Children’s Games. The book concludes with an informational endnote on Bruegel and an index of the paintings that inspired each illustration. Sassafras De Bruyn has a degree in Illustrative Design from St. Lucas Antwerp University College of Art & Design. Her other books include Everywhere and All Around and Cleo (both Clavis). Sassafras lives in Ghent, Belgium, where she is the designer and illustrator for the Kopergietery Children’s and Youth Theatre. sassafrasdebruyn.com
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ISBN 978-0-8028-5538-1 $17.99 All Ages
SPECS Picture book 40 pages Hardcover, unjacketed Full-color illustrations throughout Trim size: 8” x 11” BISAC code: JNF053050 Bookmark available
RIGHTS World English rights; Fleurus elsewhere
KEYWORDS • Religious • Christian • Devotional & Prayer
As It Is in Heaven
A Collection of Prayers for All Ages Illustrated by Éric Puybaret Éric Puybaret’s atmospheric paintings illuminate classic Christian prayers, drawn from over two thousand years of faith. Selections include the Apostles’ Creed, the Magnificat, and the Lord’s Prayer, as well as prayers from St. Francis, St. Augustine, and St. Bernard of Clairvaux. Each contemplative pairing of text and art invites readers to find new meaning in familiar words. This book is an opportunity to introduce—or rediscover—words that have been prayed by people around the world for centuries.
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Éric Puybaret has illustrated over twenty books for children, including Suite for Human Nature (Atheneum), Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau (Chronicle), and Puff, the Magic Dragon (Sterling). He is a graduate of the National School of Decorative Arts in Paris. He lives in France. ericpuybaret.com
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ISBN 978-0-8028-5536-7 $17.99 Ages 5 – 9
SPECS Picture book 56 pages Hardcover, unjacketed Full-color illustrations throughout Trim size: 81/4” x 10 2/3” BISAC code: JUV009100
RIGHTS North America English and eBook rights; Casterman elsewhere Translated from French
KEYWORDS • Seasons • Bears • Birds • Animals
Letters from Bear Written by Gauthier David Illustrated by Marie Caudry Bear can’t imagine a whole winter without her friend, so when Bird migrates south, Bear decides to follow. She’s never left the forest before, but that won’t stop her from crossing oceans and mountains—and sending letters along the way. But a surprise is waiting for Bear on the beach . . . Richly told in amusing letters and lush illustrations, this adventurous story invites readers to consider just how far they’d go for their friends.
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Gauthier David is a children’s author, illustrator, and singer-songwriter. He has collaborated on several books with his partner Marie Caudry. Letters from Bear is their English-language debut. Gauthier and Marie live with their children in the Drôme, France, at the edge of a forest where they can sometimes see wolves. gogocosmos.free.fr
Marie Caudry is a graduate of the Fine Arts School of Bordeaux and has illustrated a number of books. Three days before the birth of their child Arto, Marie began a series of paintings about globe-trotting bears—and these paintings inspired Gauthier to write the story of Letters from Bear. mariecaudry.free.fr Instagram @mariecaudry
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Dear Bird, I haven’t ventured so far from home before. I’m in the dark forest now, where no one ever goes. There are huge tracks hollowed out of the ground. I just fell into one of them. I hope there aren’t any trolls. I’m glad I’m joining you, but I’m sort of frightened too. I can’t wait to leave this place. It feels as if I’m being watched. Kisses and goosebumps, Bear
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ISBN 978-0-8028-5539-8 $17.99 Ages 5 – 9
SPECS Picture book 32 pages Hardcover, unjacketed Full-color illustrations throughout Trim size: 10” x 10” BISAC code: JUV003000
RIGHTS North America English and eBook rights; Carthusia elsewhere Translated from Italian
KEYWORDS • Art • Imagination & Play • History • Europe
What a Masterpiece! Written and illustrated by Riccardo Guasco
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In this wordless picture book, the Western world’s greatest art is closer than you expect. A boy’s daily routines bring him face-to-face with Escher’s winding stairs, Banksy’s balloon girl, Picasso’s dancing fauns, and many more familiar sights. Maybe the boy’s bedroom looks a little like Van Gogh’s. Maybe that apple looks a bit like Magritte’s. And maybe another masterpiece is on its way . . . A celebration of creativity across the centuries, What a Masterpiece! will inspire young artists to find wonder in their everyday lives. An art index after the story helps readers identify the cultural treasures behind the illustrations. Riccardo Guasco is the illustrator of A is for Donkeys, which was self-published with Jonathan Hope. His work has appeared in The New Yorker and Los Angeles Magazine, and his favorite artists include Pablo Picasso and Lyonel Feininger. Riccardo is the co-founder of the Inchiostro Festival, a gathering of illustrators, calligraphers, and art printers. He lives in Alessandria, Italy. riccardoguasco.tumblr.com Instagram @guascoriccardo
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ISBN 978-0-8028-5542-8 $16.99 Ages 3 – 7
SPECS Picture book 32 pages Hardcover, unjacketed Full-color illustrations throughout Trim size: 93/8” x 105/8” BISAC code: JUV039150 Poster and bookmark available Discussion guide available
RIGHTS North America English rights; Scallywag Press elsewhere
KEYWORDS
Me and My Sister
• Family • Siblings • Autism • Neurodiversity
Written and illustrated by Rose Robbins Getting along with your sister is never easy—especially if your brains work in different ways! Based on the author’s childhood, Me and My Sister is a gentle exploration of growing up with an autistic sibling. Life in a neurodiverse home isn’t straightforward: these siblings communicate and behave in different ways. They’re also unique people with different likes and dislikes. Misunderstandings are bound to happen! But despite the occasional bickering and confusion, this brother and sister discover new ways to love and help one another. Siblings of all backgrounds will connect to this playfully illustrated story about embracing difference.
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Rose Robbins has a master of arts in children’s book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. In 2017, she was a runner-up for Hachette UK’s Carmelite Prize, which recognizes innovative work by new artists. Rose grew up with an autistic brother, an experience that informed and shaped Me and My Sister. She serves as an ambassador with Inclusive Minds, an organization that promotes quality representation in children’s literature, and she has written and drawn extensively about mental health issues. Rose lives in Nottingham, UK. roserobbins.co.uk Instagram @roserobbinsillustration
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ISBN 978-0-8028-5543-5 $17.99 Ages 4 – 8
SPECS Picture Book 40 pages Hardcover, unjacketed Full-color illustrations throughout Trim size: 101/8” x 71/2” BISAC code: JUV061000 Discussion guide available
RIGHTS North America and UK English rights, eBook rights; Glenat elsewhere Translated from French
KEYWORDS • Politics & Government • Voting • Problem-Solving • Jungle Animals
Vote for Me! Written by Martin Baltscheit Illustrated by Marc Boutavant
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The lion loves elections—he wins every time. But when the mouse decides to run for president, other animals offer up their own candidates. Each one has a cause to champion: the ant wants a busier schedule, the German shepherd wants more law and order, and the wildebeest just wants everyone to live in peace. With so many options, how can the animals ever choose? Amusingly told through vibrantly colored illustrations, Vote for Me! introduces readers to the wild process of selecting a good leader. Martin Baltscheit has written and illustrated over forty books for children. He has won both the German Youth Literature Award and the German Youth Theatre Prize. This is his English-language debut. Martin lives in Dusseldorf, Germany. baltscheit.de
Marc Boutavant is a graphic artist, illustrator, and comic strip creator. His books include Dumpster Dog (Enchanted Lion), Ghosts (Enchanted Lion), and Around the World with Mouk (Chronicle). The Mouk stories were adapted into an animated TV series in France. Marc lives in Paris.
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Every five years, the animals elected a president. The lion loved elections, because the animals always voted for him.
But one day, the little gray mouse asked, “What’s the point of elections if we can’t choose between several candidates? You need some competition, otherwise it doesn’t make sense!”
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ISBN 978-0-8028-5544-2 $17.99 Ages 4 – 8
SPECS Picture book 32 pages Hardcover, unjacketed Full-color illustrations throughout Trim size: 81/4” x 11” BISAC code: JUV039030 Bookmark available
RIGHTS North America English rights; Book Island elsewhere
KEYWORDS • Death/Grief • Family/Parents • Growing up • Illness
Mom’s Sweater Written and illustrated by Jayde Perkin What does it look like to continue living, even when Mom is gone? In this grounded, sensitive story, a young girl looks for ways of dealing with the anger, loneliness, and jealousy that death can create. Finding comfort in her mother’s old sweater, she discovers that grief doesn’t necessarily grow smaller over time—but little by little, day by day, we can grow into grief. With striking, bold illustrations and evocative text, this story will be a gentle companion for young readers who are experiencing loss.
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Jayde Perkin is a freelance artist whose clients have included Penguin Books and Switzerland’s Das Magazin. She won the East London Comics & Arts Festival x We Transfer Award in 2018. The UK edition of Mom’s Sweater was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Jayde has written and drawn extensively about grief for all ages. She lives in Bristol, UK. jaydeperkin.com Instagram @jaydeperkin
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ISBN 978-0-8028-5540-4 $9.99 Ages 4 – 8
SPECS Picture book 32 pages Paperback Full color illustrations throughout Trim size: 101/4” x 81/4” BISAC code: JUV039120 Postcard available
RIGHTS North America English rights only; Flammarion elsewhere Translated from French
AWARDS
The Chickens Build a Wall Written and illustrated by Jean-François Dumont The chickens at the farm are building a wall, and no one is quite sure why. But they know one thing: the hedgehog that wandered in must be trouble. So all winter they build and build, until they have a wall that towers over the barn. When spring comes, though, they find that everything hasn’t gone quite according to plan . . . A fable for the modern day, The Chickens Build a Wall invites readers to examine the power of prejudice in their own communities. Jean-François Dumont is a French author and illustrator who has created many stories for children. His previous titles include A Blue So Blue (Sterling) and I Am a Bear (Eerdmans), which was selected for the 2015 Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition and named an Outstanding International Book by the United States Board of Books for Young People.
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• Publishers Weekly (starred review) • IRA Notable Books for a Global Society • 2014 USBBY Outstanding International Books
KEYWORDS • Social Issues • Prejudice & Racism • Peer Pressure • Animals
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ISBN 978-0-8028-5541-1 $9.99 Ages 4 – 12
SPECS Picture book 32 pages Paperback Full-color illustrations throughout Trim size: 81/2” x 111/2” BISAC code: JNF025270 Discussion guide available
AWARDS • Arkansas State Library, Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award Reading List (2012–2013) • Simon Wiesenthal Center / Museum of Tolerance, Once Upon a World Children’s Picture Book Award (2011) • Society of Illustrators, “The Original Art” Annual Exhibition
RIGHTS World rights
Ben and the Emancipation Proclamation Written by Pat Sherman
KEYWORDS • History • Civil War • African American • Reading
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Illustrated by Floyd Cooper Ben, a young slave, uses every chance he gets to teach himself to read. But after the Civil War breaks out, his master leaves town and Ben finds himself in a slave prison. One night, the prisoners bribe a guard to get their hands on a newspaper, and to the applause of his fellow slaves, Ben reads aloud the momentous news of Mr. Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation—surely one of the most remarkable readings of that document ever. Based on the true story of Benjamin Holmes, this moving book pays tribute to the power of freedom—and to the power of the written word. Pat Sherman works as a writer, library professional, and writing instructor in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her previous books include The Sun’s Daughter, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie (Clarion), and several nonfiction books for young people on historical subjects. Floyd Cooper has won many prestigious awards for his illustrations, including the 2009 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award and three Coretta Scott King Honors. He has illustrated more than eighty books, including Mississippi Morning (Eerdmans) and Meet Danitra Brown (HarperCollins). Floyd lives in Pennsylvania. www.floydcooper.com
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Front cover illustration by Marie Caudry from Letters from Bear
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