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A boy is leaving for a mysterious journey that will take him to explore faraway places. The only words describing these places, in this almost wordless book, are those of the maps that he draws. These fantastic and evocative places express all the shades of emotions from hope to fear, from wonder to sadness, to finally to love. An unprecedented and highly original itinerary with a story of friendship and great adventure plays out in graphic-novel form that unfolds on the pages between the maps. Highly visual illustrations provide an incentive for children to explore their emotions and create their own new maps.

ISBN: 978-0-7643-6221-7 Size: 10 1/2" x 13" (267 x 330 mm) Pages: 48 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 132 color images Price: £17.99 Age Range: 5 to 9 years Lexile: NP BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0222-4

Like a Tree

ISBN 978-0-7643-6222-4

Rossana Bossù

Poetic language and science come together for a truly remarkable look at what makes the world go round. Beautiful illustrations feature simple verbs, leading into lyrical text that shows the life cycles of various living things in nature. From the trees to the birds to a single tiny snowflake, we all live together, dance together, and breathe together to create a symphony of life. Clear facts and vivid imagery give the reader enough to use their imagination to discover how everything is connected.

ISBN: 978-0-7643-6222-4 Size: 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" (216 x 216 mm) Pages: 36 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 29 color images Price: £16.99 Age Range: 5 to 9 years Lexile: NP BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / General E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0224-8

Wild Animal ABC

ISBN 978-0-7643-6119-7

P. J. Rankin-Hults

Wild animals take center stage in this clever rhyming book teaching letter recognition. Each animal has a positive adjective and fun message attached to each letter, to assist with learning the alphabet. Join Chester the Chipmunk, Ingrid the Ibis, Wilhelmina the Whale, and all their friends as they bring the ABCs alive through whimsical illustrations. Fun facts and a full spread of all the animals wearing hats add an extra touch of fun.

ISBN: 978-0-7643-6119-7 Size: 7" x 7" (177 x 177 mm) Pages: 64 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 53 color images Price: £13.99 Age Range: 5 to 9 years Lexile: 710L BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Alphabet E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0225-5

Sarah Ferguson reads I Am Odd, and I Am New by Benjamin Giroux https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCR1SaRwxsk “Giroux expresses core truths through his insightful and heartfelt poem.” —Kirkus Reviews (Starred Reviews)

Benjamin Giroux, illustrated by Roz MacLean

Through the eyes of 10-year-old Benjamin Giroux, being odd is different, and different is a good thing. This is what the then fifth-grader hoped to convey in his poem about what it is like to live with autism. Inspired by a school assignment, Benjamin’s raw and emotional words poured out onto the page, but when he feared they were not any good, his parents shared the poem with friends and family. Little did they know that it would go viral and end up inspiring thousands of strangers who identified with him to share their support. Now for the first time, Benjamin’s iconic poem, “I Am Odd, I Am New,” comes to life in this lovingly illustrated picture book with a foreword written by the National Autism Association. So whether you know the poem, or it is new to you, discover how Benjamin’s honesty will reassure children of all ages that it’s okay to be different.

ISBN: 978-0-7643-6241-5 Size: 8" x 10 1/2" (203 x 267 mm) Pages: 32 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 14 color images Price: £15.99 Age Range: 5 to 9 years Lexile: NP BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Special Needs E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0231-6

ISBN 978-0-7643-6238-5

Rescuing Rumba

A Tale about Dog Rescue and Forever Friendship

Megan Rose, illustrated by Carolynn Lemke Based on a true story, this tale tells the story of a homeless dog from the Dominican Republic that finds her forever home when she least expects it. This lovable potcake, Rumba, spends her days roaming the island for food and shelter, when by chance she befriends a sweet young girl named Megan. Megan quickly discovers that Rumba has nowhere to call home, and is determined to figure out a way to rescue her. Working quickly and with compassion, Megan with the help of her dad arranges medical care and travel plans to bring their new furry friend home to New York City. It’s a scary but exciting adventure that includes a full belly, new fur siblings, and a big city, but most of all, a warm loving home where she can truly thrive.

ISBN: 978-0-7643-6238-5 Size: 7" x 10" (177 x 254 mm) Pages: 32 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 25 color images Price: £15.99 Age Range: 5 to 9 years Lexile: AD620L BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Pets E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0226-2

Head to Head

ISBN 978-0-7643-6226-2

18 Linked Portraits of People Who Changed the World

Baptist Cornabas, illustrated by Antoine Corbineau Can you guess what Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs have in common? Or Angelina Jolie and Mother Teresa? Discover how these individuals changed the course of history with their ideas, discoveries, actions, and inventions, from Johannes Gutenberg to Emma Watson. Short biographies of two seemingly unrelated figures are presented side by side and then open up to a spread discussing their common traits and how their discoveries and actions paved the way for each other and future activists. Each pair is followed by a timeline showing where the individual figures existed in history, along with other important world events. The book ends with a world map, plotting the location of each person discussed, showing how greatness comes from every corner of the world.

ISBN: 978-0-7643-6226-2 Size: 9" x 12" (228 x 305 mm) Pages: 84 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 20 color images Price: £17.99 Age Range: 7 to 10 years Lexile: 1010L BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Historical E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0227-9