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Yellow Dog Blues

Written by Alice Faye Duncan

Illustrated by Chris Raschka

Hardcover • $18.99 / CAN $25.99

978-0-8028-5553-4

Building an Orchestra of Hope How Favio Chávez Taught Children to Make Music from Trash

Written by Carmen Oliver Illustrated by Luisa Uribe

Hardcover • $18.99 / CAN $25.99

978-0-8028-5467-4

The Box

Written by Isabella Paglia

Illustrated by Paolo Proietti

Translated by Laura Watkinson

Hardcover • $17.99 / CAN $23.99

978-0-8028-5592-3

A World of Praise

Written by Deborah Lock

Illustrated by Helen Cann

Hardcover • $17.99 / CAN $23.99

ISBN 978-0-8028-5595-4

x 10”

48 pages

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Ages 4–8

Madani’s Best Game

Written by Fran Pintadera

Illustrated by Raquel Catalina

Translated by Lawrence Schimel

Hardcover • $17.99 / CAN $23.99

978-0-8028-5597-8

A Head Full of Birds

Written by Alexandra Garibal

Illustrated by Sibylle Delacroix

Translated by Vineet Lal

Hardcover • $17.99 /

Di erent

A Story of the Spanish Civil War

Written by Mónica Montañés

Illustrated by Eva Sánchez Gómez

Translated by Lawrence Schimel

$23.99

Hardcover • $17.99 / CAN $23.99

978-0-8028-5598-5

A Pond Full of Ink

Written by Annie M.G. Schmidt

Illustrated by Sieb Posthuma

Translated by David Colmer

Paperback • $9.99 / CAN $12.99

ISBN 978-0-8028-5594-7

8.25” x 10.38”

36 pages • Ages 6 & up

The

Martin Lemelman

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The thrilling true story of an ancient plant, wonderfully reborn in the modern era through the hard work of two female scientists.

Thousands of years ago, in a time of rebellion, the Jewish people fought against their Roman rulers. The brutal Emperor Titus ordered the destruction of everything precious to the Jews: towns, villages, even their beloved Judean date palm trees. Centuries passed. The Jewish people were scattered, and the Judean date palm faded into extinction. Then, in 1963, a team of archaeologists uncovered two-thousand-year-old date palm seeds at the ruined fortress of Masada. For another forty years the seeds waited—until 2004, when Israeli scientist Dr. Sarah Sallon had a big, courageous idea. What if those ancient seeds could bring the Judean date palm back to life? Dr. Sallon recruited her friend and fellow scientist Dr. Elaine Solowey, and their amazing experiment began…

Intertwining world history, the scientific process, and colorfully detailed artwork, The Miracle Seed follows the Judean date palm’s journey from tragic extinction to incredible rebirth. Captivating and hopeful, this graphic novel is an unforgettable look at perseverance and survival in the face of impossible odds.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR

Martin Lemelman has illustrated over thirty children’s books and is the author-illustrator of the graphic memoirs Two Cents Plain (Bloomsbury) and Mendel’s Daughter: A Memoir (Free Press). He hopes that The Miracle Seed inspires his granddaughters and other young women to ask hard questions about the world and persevere in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Martin lives in Florida, where he is a certified Florida Master Gardener. Visit Martin’s website at lemelmanart.com and follow him on Twitter @MartinLemelman.

How the Sea Came to Be

(And All the Creatures In It)

Written by Jennifer Berne Illustrated by Amanda Hall

Oceans, Marine Biology, STEM, Evolution, Poetry, Rhyming

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millions of years these first

Long, long ago, when the Earth was young and new, the world was a fiery place. Volcanoes exploded from deep down below, and steamy, hot clouds rose up high. Rain poured down for thousands of years, filling the world’s very first oceans. There, the teeniest stirrings of life began. Earth’s creatures grew bigger and bigger, evolving into exciting forms like jellyfish, coral, and worms. Millions of years passed. Down in the depths and up on the surface, ocean life grew and spread. Now the sea teems with all kinds of animals— squid, turtles, dolphins, barracudas, even glowing fish, all living in the waters where long, long ago, life itself came to be.

Spanning 4.5 billion years of evolution, this extensively researched book is an accessible introduction to geology, oceanography, and marine biology. Entrancing verse, awe-inspiring art, and fascinating back matter capture the mysterious beauty of the ocean and the incredible organisms who call it home.

AUTHOR

Jennifer Berne is an acclaimed children’s author whose books include On a Beam of Light , Manfish , On Wings of Words (all Chronicle), and Look Up with Me (Katherine Tegen Books). She has been fascinated by the ocean since her childhood, and this book is based on her countless hours of research about evolution and the undersea world. Jennifer lives in the hills of Columbia County, New York, and spends her summers sailing along the coast of Maine. Visit her website at jenniferberne.com.

ILLUSTRATOR

Amanda Hall has illustrated over fifty award-winning books for young readers, including Out of this World: The Surreal Art of Leonora Carrington (Balzer & Bray) and The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau (Eerdmans). The art of How the Sea Came to Be was shaped by her reading, conversations with scientists, and explorations at Cambridge’s Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences. Amanda works in her garden studio in Cambridge, England. Visit her website at amandahall-illustration.com.

Kilometers

Written by Claudio Aguilera Illustrated by Gabriela Lyon Translated by Lawrence Schimel

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size: 8.66”

9.5”

BISAC Code: JUV035000

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memorable, compelling story about the perseverance of a child

the human right to education.

The sky is still dark when a young boy leaves for school. He has a long path ahead: nine kilometers—over five-and-a-half miles— through Chile's mountains and rain forests. But the boy doesn’t mind. Those nine kilometers could bring him into a classroom at last...

against the lush backdrop of southern Chile, this book features one of the many children around the world who travel long distances in order to go to school. 9 Kilometers will open lasting conversations about social inequalities and the resilience required to pursue a better future.

AUTHOR

Claudio Aguilera is an award-winning Chilean journalist and children’s writer. 9 Kilometers was shaped by his childhood memories of long, long walks to school. Visit the book’s Spanish-language website at 9kilometros.cl and follow Claudio on Twitter @CE_Aguilera_A.

ILLUSTRATOR

Gabriela Lyon is an artist and illustrator whose books include A Small History of a Disagreement (Greystone Kids). Gabriela traveled to the Chiloé Archipelago while drawing the storyboards for this book, and her memories of the trip inspired her during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns. Visit Gabriela’s website at gabrielalyon.cl or follow her on Instagram @glyonb.

TRANSLATOR

Lawrence Schimel is the author of over 120 books and the translator of over 130 books, including Different, Niños, and One Million Oysters on Top of the Mountain (all Eerdmans). His works have received many awards. Lawrence lives in Madrid, Spain. Follow him on Twitter @lawrenceschimel.

KEYWORDS: School, Human Rights, Chile, South America, Global Cultures, Resilience

We Are Human Animals

Haine

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resonant reflection on what it means to be human, in the prehistoric past and today.

Since the early days of our history, we have been human animals. Thousands of years ago, in paleolithic times, we got up with the sun each morning. The seasons were our calendar, and everything we ate we picked or caught. Some animals were our friends, and others were our food. We loved to meet and talk and dance and wonder at our world. Centuries and centuries have passed since then. But— even though our world is very different now—we are still human animals like the people before us.

With simple, poetic words and evocative illustrations, this book transports readers to the strangely familiar Stone Age, when our ancestors were shaping what Homo sapiens would become. We Are Human Animals will spark unforgettable discussions about the history of humanity and the ties that bind us to those who walked the earth long ago.

AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR

Rosie Haine studied children’s book illustration at the Cambridge School of Art, and she has also earned an MA in Globalization, Ethnicity, and Culture from Sussex University. Her research for this book brought her to museums and archaeological sites across the UK and Europe, including Chauvet Cave and the British Museum. Rosie’s other books include It Isn’t Rude to Be Nude and Hooves or Hands? (both Tate Publishing). She lives in England. Visit Rosie’s website at rosiehaine.co.uk and follow her on Instagram at @futureisrosie.

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The Sky Is Not the Limit

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poetic odyssey through space with the groundbreaking Voyager 2 probe—past Earth, into deep space and beyond.

1977, a space probe was built to help human beings learn more about outer space. Soon, along with its twin, Voyager 2 slipped through the clouds and left Earth behind. The spacecraft traveled for years through the deep, infinite night. At last Voyager 2 reached its first goal: Jupiter. Then it met the spellbinding sight of Saturn. Then, going further than any previous mission, the probe visited the blue ice giants Uranus and Neptune. Past the boundaries of our solar system, Voyager 2 sails on, carrying a Golden Record for any new friends it makes in interstellar space…

This lyrical, atmospheric book introduces young readers to a pioneering NASA spacecraft that has spent over forty-five years observing and exploring our galaxy. With stirring poetry, luminous art, and fascinating back matter, The Sky Is Not the Limit will inspire future scientific innovators and foster a sense of wonder at our universe.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR

Jérémie Decalf is a French illustrator and photographer based in San Francisco. Since his childhood, Jérémie has been fascinated by space exploration, including the Voyager probes and their discoveries. The Sky Is Not the Limit has been translated into Korean, Spanish, and Italian, and is Jérémie’s English-language debut. Follow Jérémie on Instagram @lomki and visit his website at lomki.com.

Bear Is

stirring, thoughtful story about the pressure to perform and the support of a true friend.

When Bear sits down at the piano, he makes beautiful music, and the other animals can’t get enough. “More, more, Piano Bear!” they shout. But sometimes Bear just wants to relax. Even when he tries to escape to a quiet tree branch, the voices follow him: “More! More! More!” Finally Bear snaps. No one seems to understand why he’s so upset—except Zebra. Zebra loves Bear’s music, but she doesn’t ask him to start playing again. Instead, she brings over a book…

This moving story is the perfect companion for social-emotional lessons about choosing solitude, respecting boundaries, and building interpersonal awareness. Illustrated in striking shades of black, white, and red, Bear Is Never Alone encourages young readers to notice others’ needs and care for them with kindness.

AUTHOR

Marc Veerkamp is a Dutch scriptwriter, journalist, and children’s author. He was a member of the writing team for Sesamstraat, the Dutch adaptation of Sesame Street, for almost two decades. Bear Is Never Alone is Marc’s English-language debut.

ILLUSTRATOR

Jeska Verstegen is the illustrator of over 100 books and the author of I’ll Keep You Close (Levine Querido). Jeska lives in Amsterdam. Visit her website at jeskaverstegen.nl or follow her on Instagram @jeska_verstegen.

TRANSLATOR

Laura Watkinson translates books for children and adults from Dutch, German, and Italian. Her translations have received numerous honors, including three Mildred L. Batchelder Awards and the Vondel Translation Prize. Laura lives in Amsterdam. Visit her website at laurawatkinson.com.

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Discovering Air in Motion

by Olga Fadeeva

by Lena Traer

unjacketed

illustrations

Trim size: 8.25” x 11”

BISAC Code: JNF037080

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USA, Canada, and UK rights; enhanced and unenhanced eBook

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from Russian

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Agency

A browsable, appealing introduction to an important weather phenomenon.

If your hair has ever blown back on a breezy day, you’ve noticed the wind at work. But what causes the wind? Are there different types of wind? How do we measure and name them? How does the wind shape our ecosystems, plants, and animals? What about people: how have human beings used the wind in the past and the present? Can you really sail into the wind, and would a tailwind help or hurt your plane’s takeoff? Up, up beyond the clouds, does the wind affect other planets, too?

Created with help from a meteorologist, this beautiful book is a fascinating exploration of the wind’s role in world history and earth science. Playful prose and colorful illustrations invite children to bring their questions along as they learn more about this powerful—but sometimes overlooked—natural element.

AUTHOR

Olga Fadeeva is a children’s author and illustrator based in St. Petersburg, Russia. Her illustrations for Wind were shortlisted for exhibitions in Italy and China, and they were also honored with an award at Moscow’s International Illustration and Book Design Competition—Image of the Book. Wind has been translated into Chinese, German, Italian, and Turkish, and it is Olga’s Englishlanguage debut.

ILLUSTRATOR

Lena Traer is a freelance Russian- and English-language translator with a focus on books for children and young adults. She has also translated a variety of scientific materials for Russian-speaking audiences, including medical journal articles and subtitles for the Science Today video series from the California Academy of Sciences. Lena lives in San Francisco.

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The Dog that Nino Didn’t Have

by Anton van Hertbruggen

by Laura Watkinson

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English

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hopeful look at the power of imagination in the face of loneliness and disappointment.

Nino doesn’t have a dog, but he likes to imagine that he does. His imaginary dog chases squirrels and plays in the lake with him. His imaginary dog helps him feel less lonely while his dad is traveling. But when Nino gets a real dog, it’s not quite what he expected. As time passes, Nino learns how to be content with what he has, but that doesn’t stop him from dreaming….

Named to best of the year lists by Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and the Huffington Post, this acclaimed book depicts the art of finding a balance between imagination and reality.

AUTHOR

Edward van de Vendel is a Dutch children’s author who has written many books, including Little Fox (Levine Querido)

I’ll Root for You (Eerdmans). Visit his website at edwardvandevendel.nl or follow him on Twitter @edwardvdvendel.

ILLUSTRATOR

Anton van Hertbruggen has been published in international publications such as the New York Times and the New Yorker

In 2015, his illustrations for The Dog that Nino Didn’t Have were honored with the silver medal at the Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” exhibition. Anton lives in Belgium. Follow him on Instagram @antonvanhertbruggen.

TRANSLATOR

Laura Watkinson translates books for children and adults from Dutch, German, and Italian. Her translations have won three Mildred L. Batchelder Awards and the Vondel Translation Prize. Laura lives in Amsterdam. Visit her website at laurawatkinson.com.

Birdie

Eileen Spinelli

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Novel in Verse, Middle Grade, Coming of Age, Resilience, Change, Grief

feathery

I pick the hairs from my brush. I put them in my pocket.

I will drop them on the grass on my way to Mrs. Bloom’s.

I do this every Saturday.

As a kid, I told my mom I wanted to be a bird when I grew up. She never said I couldn’t.

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relatable novel-in-verse about loss…and what

Twelve-year-old Birdie Briggs loves birds. They bring her comfort when she thinks about her dad, a firefighter who was killed in the line of duty. Life without her dad isn’t easy, but at least Birdie still has Mom and Maymee, and her friends Nina and Martin. But then Maymee gets a boyfriend, Nina and Martin start dating, and Birdie’s mom starts seeing a police officer. And suddenly not even her beloved birds can lift Birdie’s spirits. Her world is changing, and Birdie wishes things would go back to how they were before. But maybe change, painful as it is, can be beautiful too.

With compelling verse and a lighthearted touch, Eileen Spinelli captures the poignancy of adolescence and shows what can happen when you let people in. This new paperback edition includes discussion questions after the story to encourage conversations about friendships, family changes, and other themes of the story.

AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR

Eileen Spinelli made her debut in 1991 with Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch (Simon & Schuster), which won a Christopher Award. Since then she has written more than forty children’s books, including When No One Is Watching, Jonah's Whale, and Do You Have a Dog? (all Eerdmans). The hardcover edition of Birdie received a starred review from Booklist and was nominated for numerous state book awards. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and fellow children's writer Jerry Spinelli. Visit her website at eileenspinelli.com.

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