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r hymoceros

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t rombone Shorty

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t he t errible t wo

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Vegetables in Underwear

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Under a Pig t ree

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f luffy Bunnies

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h i!

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i h ad a f avorite h at

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d iary of a Wimpy Kid

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Lullaby and Kisses Sweet

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Grandma in Blue with r ed h at

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f rank einstein and the electro-f inger

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Sniff! Sniff!

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t he monkey and the Bee

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t he misadventures of Salem h yde

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Whose t ools?

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t he t hing a bout Spring

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Pant one: S ticker Book with Posters

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f irst f light a round the World

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inside t his Book

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Lovey Bunny

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mini myths: make a Wish, midas!

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r utabaga the a dventure Chef Book o ne

Puzzling Cats

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n athan h ale’s h azardous t ales

Puzzling d ogs

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d r. Critchlore’s School for minions

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n oah’s a rk

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t he r at with the h uman f ace:

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n onfiction paperbacks:

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mini myths: Brush Your h air, medusa!

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Book f our

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t he Qwikpick Papers

maritcha

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t he r unaway’s Gold

Ballots for Belva

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Cuckoo Song

Black elk’s Vision

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t ime out of t ime Book t wo

Pluto’s Secret

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t he r ise and f all of the Gallivanters

me, f rida

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d og Beach Unleashed

h appy St. Patrick’s d ay, h ello Kitty h ello Kitty Goes to Camp

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Amulet Paperbacks

MoMA

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The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

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Hurry Up and Wait

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Drawing Is Magic

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The Night Gardener

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Jake Makes a World

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Adventure Time

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Poop Fountain!: The Qwikpick Papers

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Dorko the Magnificen

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The Popularity Papers Book Six

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Welcome to Dog Beach

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My Basmati Bat Mitzvah

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Time out of Time Book One

Baby’s First Year Photo Gallery V&A 64

Block City A Railway ABC

Out of Line 72

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A Dog Day

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Little Big Boubo

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Hippu 67

Madame Sonia Delaunay

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Tate Kids Modern Art Activity Book

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London Calls The Five of Us

On the cover: Art from Vegetables in Underwear (front) and The Terrible Two (back). Contents pages, left to right: First row: Art from Vegetables in Underwear. Middle row: Art from Mini Myths: Brush Your Hair, Medusa!; Trombone Shorty; I Had a Favorite Hat; Hat Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger; and The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. Bottom row: Mini Myths: Make a Wish, Midas!; Grandma in Blue with Red Hat; Hat; The Terrible Two; Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales; Hurry Up and Wait; Hippu; A Railway ABC; and Madame Sonia Delaunay. Page 2, clockwise from top left: Art Medusa! In; Lullaby and Kisses Sweet; Rhymoceros; and Whose Tools? Page 15, clockwise from top left: Art from I Had a Favorite from Vegetables in Underwear; Mini Myths: Brush Your Hair, Medusa!; Hat; Grandma in Blue with Red Hat; Hat; Lovey Bunny; Bunny; The Monkey and the Bee; The Thing About Spring; and Trombone Shorty. Page 31, clockwise from top left: Art from Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions; Time out of Time: The Telling Stone; The Terrible Two; Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales; Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger; and The Terrible Two. Page 51, clockwise from top left: Art from My Basmati Bat Mitzvah; The Strange Case of Origami Yoda; Welcome to Dog Beach; The Qwikpick Papers: Poop Fountain!; Time out of Time: Beyond the Door; and The Night Gardener.

Page 61, clockwise from top left: Art from Madame Sonia Delaunay; Tate Kids Modern Activity Book; A Railway ABC; Hurry Up and Wait; Little Big Boubo; and London Calls!

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Front cover and pp. 4–5: © 2014 Jared Chapman; back cover and pp. 32–33: © 2014 Kevin Cornell; p. 6: author photo © 2014 Heather Long; p. 9: Toni Buzzeo’s author photo © 2014 Sasha Salzberg, Jim Datz’s author photo © 2014 Kikuko Usuyama; p. 12: Leslie Patricelli’s author photo © 2014 Caroline Woodham; p. 16: author photo © 2014 Joe del Tufo; p. 34: © 2014 Dan Santat; pp. 35–37: © 2014 Jeff Kinney; pp. 38–39: © 2014 Brian Biggs; p. 40: © 2014 Frank Cammuso; p. 41: © 2014 Eric Colossal; p. 42–43: © Nathan Hale; p. 44: © 2014 Joe Sutphin; p. 45: illustrations © 2014 Jen Wang, photographs © 2014 Jonathan Beckerman; p. 46: © 2014 Anna Bron, author photo © 2014 Mark S. Johnson; p. 47: © 2014 Vincent Chong; p. 48: © 2014 Victo Ngai; p. 49: © 2014 Manchester Daily Express/SSPL/Getty Images; p. 50: © 2014 Vivienne To; pp. 52–53: illustrations © 2014 Jason Rosenstock, photographs © 2014 Tom Angleberger; p. 54: © 2014 Patrick Arrasmith; p. 55: illustrations © 2014 Jen Wang, photographs © 2014 Shutterstock; p. 56: © 2014 Nathan Hale; p. 57: © 2014 Amy Ignatow; p. 58: © 2014 Vivenne To; p. 59: © 2014 Jonathan Beckerman; p. 60: © 2014 Victo Ngai; p. 62, all illustrations (including author photos): © 2014 Maira Kalman; p. 62, photograph in center, left: Philip Fein, American, 1912–1994, Three Kids and a Sled. c. 1940, 9 1/8 x 10 1/2” (23.2 x 26.7 cm), © 2014 The Museum of Modern Art; p. 62, photograph in center, bottom right: Helen Levitt, American, 1913–2009, New York. 1982, 9 9/16 x 6 7/16” (24.3 x 16.4 cm), Gift of Marvin Hoshino in memory of Ben Maddow, © 2014 The Estate of Helen Levitt; p. 63, top image: Casein tempera on hardboard, 12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm). The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of Mrs. David M. Levy, 1942. © 2014 Jacob Lawrence; p. 63, bottom image: Casein tempera on hardboard, 12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm). The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of Mrs. David M. Levy, 1942. © 2014 Jacob Lawrence. p. 66, author photo at top © 2014 Ian Scigliuzzi, author photo at bottom © 2014 Tommi Tuomi.

Gérard Lo Monaco

There is an artistic adventure waiting for you UK £7.99 US $13.95 CAN $14.95 inside this book!

ISBN 978-1-84976-266-3 Keep your eyes peeled for dancing circles, slithering snakes, and a smiling crocodile.

Madame Sonia Delauany will show you the way...

A pop-up book based on artworks by modern artist Sonia Delaunay.

UK £12.99 US $19.95 CAN $21.95

Not suitable for children under three years old reading unsupervised.

ISBN 978-1-84976-334-9

Gérard Lo Monaco

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Rhymoceros ■

AGES 2 TO 4 BOARD BOOK

BY JA N I K C OAT

A visually clever book of rhymes for early learners and discerning parents

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Follow-up to Hippopposites: Building on the success of Coat’s first book, this second title will surprise and engage readers with

Accolades and praise for Hippopposites

innovative, smart content ■ Distinguished art and design:

ALA-ALSC Notable

An attention-grabbing cover

Children’s Book

and consistently extraordinary

★ “Coat blends a quirky sensibility with a slick visual aesthetic . . . It’s an excellent (and fun)

interior set this apart from other concept books on the market ■ Important yet underpublished concept: Although rhyming is

vehicle through which

popular for this age group and a

to demonstrate the

vital preliteracy skill, surprisingly

concept.” —Publishers

few concept books center around

Weekly (starred review)

pairs of rhyming words

“This is a marvelous introduction to linguistic nuance for the very young.” —Wall Street Journal “Nicely done and a perfect gift, your favorite little one will love this book.” —KIWI “A distinctive offering

■ Diff rentiating content: Coat cleverly broadens the scope with unexpected, often silly rhymes such as chilly/frilly, shade/ lemonade, and mossy/glossy ■ Novelty features: Smartly integrated flo king, foil, embossing, and spot UV offer engaging surprises that bring the content to life

stands out in the crowded field of concept contenders.”

—Kirkus Reviews

s pecifications Full-color illustrations 36 pages, 8 × 8¾" Board book

Rhymoceros 6-copy mixed counter display 3 copies Rhymoceros 3 copies Hippopposites ISBN 978-1 -41 97-1 705-5 ISBN 978-1-4197-1705-5 US $89.70 CAN $105 81 .70 970

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In Janik Coat’s much-anticipated follow-up to Hippopposites, a blue rhinoceros unabashedly demonstrates 16 pairs of rhyming words. His ability to appear “stinky” and “inky,” or “caring” and

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“daring,” oftentimes lands him in compromising contexts. Fortunately, he doesn’t seem to mind.

Surprising novelty features such as gold foil stamping and flocking enhance this unique, gifty, highdesign concept board book.

Janik Coat is an author, illustrator, and graphic designer. She works extensively with agencies, collectives, and various French publishers. She is a frequent guest speaker at fine art schools and regularly exhibits her work in galleries. She lives in Paris.

Hippopposites ISBN 978-1 -41 97-01 51 -1 ISBN 978-1-4197-0151-1 US $1 4.95 CAN $1 6.95 51495 9 781419 701511

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Vegetables . . . Underwear . . . Need we say more?

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Vegetables in Underwear ■

AGES 2 TO 5 PICTURE BOOK

BY JA R E D C H A P M A N s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Kids love underwear: Picture books featuring underwear are top sellers and popular reads for this age group ■ Popular art style: Chapman’s animation-infl enced art style boasts an appeal similar to that of Bob Shea, Mo Willems, and other “of the moment” artists ■ Pitch-perfect humor: This book plays perfectly to the humor of preschoolers ■ Glorification of veggies: Encourages healthy food choices in an indirect, humorous way ■ Up-and-coming star: Chapman’s first picture book (for slightly older kids) was just published

by Little, Brown in fall 2014, with another coming in fall 2015

s pecifications Full-color illustrations 40 pages, 8 × 8" h ardcover with jacket RIGHTS: Worl D PUB MONTH: APr Il ISBN 978-1 -41 97-1 464-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-1464-1 US $1 4.95 CAN $156.95 1495 9 781419 714641

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A bunch of friendly vegetables wear colorful underwear of all varieties—big, small, clean, dirty, serious, and funny—demonstrating for young ones the silliness and necessity of this item of clothing.

The unexpectedness of vegetables in their unmentionables is enough to draw giggles, but the pride with which the “big kid” attire is flaunted in front of the baby carrots in diapers will tickle readers of all ages. With rhyming text that begs to be chanted aloud and art that looks good enough to eat, this vibrant story will encourage preschoolers to celebrate having left those diapers behind!

Jared Chapman was born in Louisiana, grew up in Texas, went to college in Georgia, lived in Austin, and now calls the piney woods of northeast Texas his home. He and his young brood prefer silly underwear to serious, and broccoli to celery.

Vegetables in Underwear 6-copy counter display ISBN 978-1 -41 97-1 706-2 ISBN 978-1-4197-1706-2 US $89.70 CAN $105 81 .70 970 9 781419 717062

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AGES 0 TO 2 BOARD BOOK

Hi! ■

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Geisel Award–winning author: Ethan Long is the recipient of the 2013 Theodor Seuss Geisel

BY E T H A N LO N G

Animals greet each other with rhyming sounds in this original board book from acclaimed author/illustrator Ethan Long

Award for his picture book Up, Tall and High ■ First in a series: This book launches Ethan Long’s first-ever original board book series, with two more animal sounds titles to follow: Thank You! and Good Night!

■ Popular themes: The series showcases strong themes for this age group: first words, animal sounds, and rhymes!

s p e c i f ic a t ion s Full-color illustrations 20 pages, 7½ × 7½" Board book RIGHTS: Worl D PUB MONTH: MAy ISBN 978-1 -41 97-1 365-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-1365-1 US $7.95 CAN $8.95 50795 9 781419 713651

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A string of comically stylized animals greet each other in masterfully rhyming couplets—an owl’s “hoo” is answered by a cow’s “moo”; a crow’s “caw” is returned with a donkey’s “hee-haw”—all leading up to the “hi!” and “good-bye!” of a human toddler and his mom! The fi st in a brand-new board book series on animal (and human) fi st words by award-winning author and illustrator Ethan Long. ethan l ong is an award-winning author and illustrator of more than 65 children’s books, as well as the creator of the Emmy-nominated series Tasty Time with ZeFronk on Playhouse Disney. Ethan won the 2013 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for his picture book Up, Tall and High. He lives with his wife, author Heather Long, and their three children in Orlando, Florida.

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Lullaby and Kisses Sweet

AGES 0 TO 3 BOARD BOOK

P o E m S To Lo V E w I T H Yo U R B A BY ■

BY L E E B E N N E T T H O P K I N S

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An original collection to introduce babies to the love of poetry!

■ Innovative format: w hile there are many themed poetry collections for children, very few are geared toward toddlers ■ o riginal poems: Features 30 original poems by the celebrated children’s poets of today ■ Gifty design: The perfect gift for baby showers and first birthdays ■ Cuddly illustrations: The cozy and bright animal-themed illustrations help introduce the youngest readers to poetry

s p e c i f ic a t ion s Full-color illustrations 44 pages, 6 × 8" Casebound board book RIGHTS: Worl D PUB MONTH: MAr CH ISBN 978-1 -41 97-1 037-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-1037-7 US $1 5.95 CAN $157.95 1595 9 781419 710377

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Beloved children’s poet and anthologizer Lee Bennett Hopkins has produced more than 100 volumes of poetry throughout his illustrious career, but Lullaby and Kisses Sweet is his fi st collection geared toward babies and toddlers. Featuring 30 original poems by esteemed children’s writers like Jane Yolen, Marilyn Singer, and J. Patrick Lewis, the book introduces the youngest readers to loving rhymes in a playful, accessible way.

This beautifully designed casebound board book is organized into five themes—Family, Food, “Firsts,” Playtime, and Bedtime—while cuddly, anthropomorphized animals make the poems friendly

City I Love ISBN 978 -0-81 09-8327-4 ISBN 978-0-8109-8327-4 US $1 6.95 CAN $1 8.95 5 1 6 9 5

and relatable. Lullaby and Kisses Sweet fosters the love of poetry and is the perfect gift for babies, toddlers, and their poetry-loving parents. l ee Bennett Hopkins has published 100 books of poetry, including City I

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Love and Behind the Museum Door. He lives in Cape Coral, Florida.

Alyssa Nassner is an illustrator and hand letterer based in New York City.

She is the illustrator of the Montessori series for Abrams.

780810 983274

Behind the Museum Door ISBN 978-0-81 09-1 204-5 ISBN 978-0-8109-1204-5 US $1 6.95 CAN $20.95 5 1 6 9 5 9

780810 912045

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Sniff! Sniff!

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s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Fun guessing game: Thought bubbles reveal the items the dog

BY RYA N S I A S

Follow the clues with an energetic puppy as his nose leads him on an adventure!

is smelling, allowing the reader to guess where the dog is heading next and what the smells add up to (bacon + pancakes = breakfast) ■ Clever educational component: Children can learn more about their own sense of smell as they talk about the wide array of smelly items featured ■ Visual and verbal literacy: The simple, repetitious text and the “icon”-fi led thought bubbles make this a book that pre-readers can enjoy alone— building reading confid nce ■ l ovable character: Dogs are a favorite animal with readers, and this book combines a cuddly dog character with a fun and engaging premise ■ Relatable pet story: Expresses the joys and frustrations of caring for a new or mischievous pet

s pecifications Full-color illustrations 32 pages, 9 × 9" Hardcover RIGHTS: Worl D PUB MONTH: APr Il ISBN 978-1 -41 97-1 490-0 ISBN 978-1-4197-1490-0 US $1 4.95 CAN $156.95 1495 9 781419 714900

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See page 72 A lively puppy is on the loose, sniffing his way through town and causing mischief! But what is the pup sniffing? Readers will follow the clues, from bacon and pancakes at breakfast to garbage cans and fire hydrants in the park, to guess where the dog is running to next. Will he finally find what he is looking for?

Author and illustrator Ryan Sias uses bright, dynamic illustrations and minimal text to create a delightfully funny story that will have young readers guessing until the very end. r yan Sias is an illustrator, cartoonist, animator, and puppeteer who has contributed to Nickelodeon magazine and the Flight series, and has also created storyboards for Sesame Street, Maya & Miguel, and the film Robots. He lives in New York City.

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I L LU S T R AT E D BY J I M DAT z

Learn about the tools used to build a house in this stylish guessing-game board book!

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ New take on a popular theme: Books on construction and building are consistently hot sellers, but this one uniquely matches tools to craftsmen ■ Bestselling author: Toni Buzzeo is the author of One Cool Friend, a New York Times bestseller and 2013 Caldecott Honor Book ■ engaging novelty feature: The gatefolds create a guessing game that adds interest and playfulness for young readers ■ Architect turned illustrator: Jim Datz went to school for architecture before pursuing a career in art and design. Those studies have paid off in his first book for children!

s pecifications Full-color illustrations 16 pages, 7½ × 7½" Board book with gatefolds RIGHTS: Worl D PUB MONTH: MAy ISBN 978-1 -41 97-1 431 -3 ISBN 978-1-4197-1431-3 US $9.95 CAN $1 0.95 50995 9 781419 714313

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This nonfi tion ode to building a house from the ground up features six kinds of craftsmen and the 24 tools they use, accurately labeled. The answer to each inquiring refrain is revealed under a gatefold, seven in all, engaging the reader in an informative guessing game. With lyrical (and factual!) text by New York Times bestselling author Toni Buzzeo, and the expertly stylized art of illustrator and designer Jim Datz, this sturdily constructed board book is perfect for curious and playful young readers.

Toni Buzzeo is the author of the 2013 Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times bestseller One Cool Friend, as well as many other books for children A former elementary school librarian and secondary-school teacher, she now lives with her husband in both Buxton, Maine, and Sarasota, Florida.

Jim Datz is an illustrator and designer known for his screen prints, decorated apparel, and illustrated home goods. He lives in Brooklyn.

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AGES 2 AND UP ACTIVITY BOOK

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PANTo NE: Sticker Book with Posters ■

BY PA N TO N E

■ esteemed brand: Trusted by artists and designers for decades, this brand is a consumer products success story. This is

Decorate your world with PANTONE color stickers and posters!

the fi th title in the series ■ New twist: Defie the typical color-concept book by exposing children to a variety of hues within each color ■ Play with colors and shapes: Stickers in different shades, tones, and shapes allow children to learn through experimentation and creation ■ h igh perceived value: Includes over 1,000 stickers and six double-sided pull-out posters!

s pecifications Full-color illustrations 54 pages, 7½ × 10" 6 double-sided posters Paperback with novelty RIGHTS: Worl D PUB MONTH: MAy ISBN 978-1 -41 97-1 628-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-1628-7 US $1 2.95 CAN $1 3.95 51295 9 CARTON 7 8 1 4 1 9 QTY: 7 1 6 30 287

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Twenty-one pages of stickers and six double-sided pull-out posters will excite children and PANTONE-loving adults alike! Three of the posters feature simple backgrounds such as wood panels or bricks to encourage creative muraling, and the other three offer black-line illustrations, inviting readers to fill them in with color. The stickers come in various shades, tones, and shapes (such as dots, triangles, illustrated objects, and mini PANTONE color chips), creating unlimited possibilities for creative readers to go color crazy!

PANTo Ne revolutionized the graphic arts industry with the launch of the PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM® in 1963, which enabled designers and printers to articulate and reproduce accurate color anywhere in the world. This system achieved global acceptance and quickly became the standard in color naming and matching. Today, Pantone serves not only as the premier color consultant and authority on trends, but as a consumer brand in apparel, housewares, accessories, arts and crafts, stationery and office, home furnishings, apps, and electronics product lines.

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Inside This Book

AGES 3 TO 6 PICTURE BOOK

( A R E T H R E E B o o K S ).

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BY B A R N E Y S A LT z B E R G

s e l li n g p oin t s

Favorite author Barney Saltzberg celebrates creativity, individuality, and the magic of books with this innovative format

■ Unique format: w ith three different-size books within this book, Saltzberg has once again built a groundbreaking format around the content to offer an elevated reading experience

Awards and praise for Andrew Drew and Drew National Parenting Publications Awards Gold Winner

■ Inspires creativity: The premise and playful narrative showcase artistic inspiration, individuality, and creativity without being heavy-handed ■ Sibling cooperation: This story

Parents’ Choice Award

of sibling cooperation, a popular

Recommended book

topic among parents, is a

Capitol Choices

refreshing break from the more

Noteworthy Book

typical stories of sibling rivalry

“The magic comes

■ Award-winning author/illustrator:

from the accompanying artwork . . . Like a certain boy with a purple crayon, Andrew knows that drawing offers limitless possibilities, and readers will, too.”

—Publishers Weekly “Humorous and heartfelt

Barney Saltzberg is the author of more than 30 children’s books, including Andrew Drew and Drew, which earned glowing reviews and was named a National Parenting Publications Awards Gold w inner, a Parents’ Choice Award Recommended book, and a Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book

portrait of a young artist.”

—Shelf Awareness

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Full-color illustrations

especially those with an

40 pages, 9 × 10"

interest in drawing—will

Hardcover

love exploring the pages of Andrew Drew and Drew.” —BookPage

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Inside This Book is a tribute to self-publishing in its most pure and endearing form. Three siblings create three books of their own using blank paper that they bind together (in descending sizes to

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match birth order). One sibling’s work inspires the next, and so on, with each book’s text and art mirroring the distinct interests and abilities of its creator. Upon completion of their works, the siblings put one book inside the other, creating a new book to be read and shared by all!

Barney Saltzberg is an author, illustrator, songwriter, and performer. He has published more than 30 children’s books in as many years and recorded four CDs of music for children.

Saltzberg also teaches an annual class at UCLA on writing and illustrating picture books.

He has two grown children and lives with his wife and father in Los Angeles.

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★ “Genuinely funny and sweet.”

—Publishers Weekly (starred review) a l so ava i l a b l e Holub/Patricelli

Pandora knows that she shouldn’t open the box . . . but touching it isn’t against the rules, right?

A mythology-inspired modern-day parable for the young and young at heart.

BE PATIENT, PANDORA!

If you like PANDORA, you’ll love HERCULES!

115 West 18th Street New York, NY 10011 www.abramsappleseed.com Printed in China

Joan Holub & Leslie Patricelli

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Hercules knows he’s supposed to play gently with his sister . . . but it’s so much more fun to be rough!

A mythology-inspired modern-day parable for the young and young at heart.

PLAY NICE, HERCULES!

If you like HERCULES, you’ll love PANDORA!

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Joan Holub & Leslie Patricelli

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Play n ice, Hercules!

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Mini Myths 8-copy mixed carton 2 copies Brush Your Hair, Medusa!

2 copies Make a Wish, Midas!

2 copies Be Patient, Pandora!

2 copies Play n ice, Hercules!

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Two more classic Greek myths reimagined as modern-day tales for toddlers!

AGES 1 TO 3 BOARD BOOK

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Bestselling illustrator: Patricelli’s distinctly comical illustrations will

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BY J OA N H O LU B

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appeal to her vast following in the board book world ■ expert author: Holub has a

MAKE A WISH, MIDAS!

strong author track record in Midas wants everything to be his favorite color—yellow! He chooses yellow clothes, eats

both Greek mythology–based books and board books ■ Greek mythology is hot:

yellow foods, and uses only the

Successful series such as Percy

yellow paint at his easel. But

Jackson and the Goddess

when he impulsively paints his

Girls have paved the way for

beloved green Dinoboo, Midas

myth-based books for a younger

discovers that too much of a good

audience

thing is a big mess! Joan Holub’s

■ Parents appreciate literary

carefully crafted text is brought to

references in books for toddlers:

life by Leslie Patricelli’s famously

A refreshingly kid-friendly take

humorous illustrations. Includes

on classic literature, featuring

a summary of the original Midas’s

modern-day parables with a

Wish myth at the end.

summary of the original myth at the end ■ Series with a presence: Medusa and Midas join Pandora and Hercules as the newest additions to the Mini Myths series

BRUSH Yo UR HAIR, MEDUSA! Medusa refuses to care for her hair, her long locks getting knottier and dirtier with each passing page.

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Her hair rebellion elicits frozen

Full-color Illustrations

expressions of shock from her family,

24 pages, 7 × 7"

but nothing will convince Medusa to brush. Only her hairdresser approaches Medusa with bravery and a blade, successfully solving the problem . . . with a short haircut!

All are pleased with this drastic yet adorable solution. Leslie Patricelli’s

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depictions of this physical comedy bring a lively visual narrative to Joan Holub’s expertly focused text.

Includes a summary of the original Medusa’s Wild Hair myth at the end.

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books, including the popular series Goddess Girls. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. l eslie Patricelli has published more than 25 books for children, including Yummy Yucky and other titles in the bestselling Bald Baby board book series. She lives in Ketchum, Idaho.

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AGES 2 TO 5 PICTURE BOOK

In ■

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Beloved artist with distinct point of view: Nikki mcClure’s books about treasuring family and

BY N I K K I M c C LU R E

A boy has the perfect day inside—and outside—in New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestselling author Nikki McClure’s latest picture book

nature have sold over 125,000 copies and consistently garner glowing reviews

Praise for Nikki McClure’s work

■ Champions the hands-on

New York Times bestseller

lifestyle: In lovingly portrays a

Publishers Weekly bestseller

day of engaged, imaginative

★ “A richly imagined dreamscape

playtime, without electronics

in a feat of paper artistry.”

■ Spot the giraffe!:A toy giraff appears in every spread, adding

—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

a fun interactive component

★ “A handsome, effective

■ Features a gatefold: o ne of the

piece of bookmaking that

final spreads expands for a truly

captures the glory of a day

breathtaking eff ct!

and the possibilities it holds.”

—Booklist (starred review)

■ o wl guide included: Readers can identify dozens of owl species

“The art is gorgeous . . .

featured in the illustrations

The ‘story’ is sprinkled with welcome surprises.” —New

■ r ecycled paper: In will be printed

York Times Book Review

on eco-friendly stock

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I only want to stay in.

2-color illustrations

In my pajamas.

36 pages, 7½ × 10"

Inside.

Hardcover with jacket

In. In. In.

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How to Be a Cat ISBN 978-1 -41 97-0528-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-0528-1 US $1 6.95 CAN $158.95 1695

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For a boy and his toy giraffe, today is the perfect day to stay in. Snug in his pajamas, he reads books, bakes popovers, and plays with a big wicker basket—that he transforms into a rocket ship to fl in “innerspace.” But soon, the outdoors is too tempting to resist, and he takes his wild imagination into nature. That is, until it’s time to come inside again.

Illustrated with the gorgeous paper cuts for which Nikki McClure is known, In reminds us of the essential childhood pleasures found in an engaged day of imaginative play and exploration, without electronics, scheduled activities, or adults.

Nikki McClure is the author and illustrator of Collect Raindrops; Mama, Is It Summer Yet?; To Market, To Market; Apple; and How to Be a Cat, and the illustrator of All in a Day by Cynthia Rylant and May the Stars Drip Down by Jeremy Chatelain. She lives in Olympia, Washington. Visit her online at nikkimcclure.com.

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An extraordinary picture book autobiography by the famed jazz performer who is inspiring a new generation of musicians

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Trombone Shorty ■

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I l lu s T r AT e d BY B r YA n C o l l I e r s e l li n g p oin t s ■ One of the hottest touring musicians: Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews has toured with everyone from Lenny Kravitz to the Dave Matthews Band. He is also an accomplished solo artist who has starred on the HBO show Treme ■ National media coverage: Andrews has been seen on CBS Evening News, ABC World News, and other outlets across the country ■ Award-winning illustrator: Bryan Collier has won three Caldecott Honors, three Coretta Scott King Honors, and five Coretta Scott King Awards ■ Inspiring message: Trombone Shorty overcame the odds by practicing his craft until reaching star status ■ Charitable role model: Andrews continues to give back to the New Orleans community through school music programs and the Trombone Shorty Foundation, to which a portion of his royalties will be donated

s pecifications Full-color illustrations 40 pages, 10 × 10" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WOrld PUB MONTH: Apr Il Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band

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by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.

Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he

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reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is an internationally renowned trombone and trumpet player who leads his band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.

He lives in New Orleans. Bryan Collier is an acclaimed illustrator who has won three Caldecott Honors and five Coretta Scott King Awards. He lives in Upstate New York.

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s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Strong track record: Palatini has almost 40 books under her belt.

Her Piggie Pie! was an NCTE Notable Children’s Book and

Under a Pig Tree A H I S TO Ry O F T H E N O B L E F R U I T ( A M I x E D - U P B O O K ) ■

BY M A r g I e PA l AT I n I

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In the inventive spirit of Battle Bunny, a timely and hilarious look at a book in “midproduction,” from the author of Piggie Pie! and an exciting new illustrator

named to the NEA Children’s Top 100 Books list ■ Timely concept: As shown by successes such as The Day the Crayons Quit and Battle Bunny, the market is ready for fresh, funny meta-narratives that play with the picture book form ■ l augh-out-loud funny: The contrast between Palatini’s no-nonsense text about fi s and Groenink’s clever illustrations of pigs provide countless moments of silly humor for kids ■ Inside look at publishing: Readers interested in how a book is made and those already in the field will get a kick out of this “unfinished” book

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author has written a clear, no-nonsense history of fi s. But the publisher is sure she meant pigs. After all, what’s the difference between two measly letters? What results is a hilarious illustrated history of pigs, from the earliest times (“Pigs were presented as ‘medals’ to the winners of the fi st Olympics”) to the present day (“There is nothing better than enjoying a cup of tea or glass of milk with one of those famous Pig Newtons”). The author, needless to say, is not happy about this “little mix-up” and makes her feelings very clearly known—by scrawling all over the book!

With sticky notes from the publisher, angry scribbles from the author, wrinkles, and pages askew, Under a Pig Tree is a playful peek into a book in “midproduction” and a humorous look at the consequences of small mistakes, by industry pro Margie Palatini and up-and-coming talent Chuck Groenink.

Margie palatini is the author of many outrageously funny books for children, including Piggie Pie!, illustrated by Howard Fine, and Moosetache, illustrated

by Henry Cole. She lives with her family in New Jersey. Chuck Groenink is a Dutch artist who has illustrated several children’s books in Europe and the United States. He currently lives in Syracuse, New York, with his wife.

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In this sequel to the hit I Had a Favorite Dress, the stylish, inventive narrator is back with a hat to improve!

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Success of first book: I Had a Favorite Dress has sold over 40,000 copies since going on

praise for I Had a Favorite Dress “Tailor-made, so to speak, for the Etsy generation of DIY enthusiasts.”

—Publishers Weekly “Everyone is smiling in

sale in 2012 ■ d IY popularity: Featuring a Pinterest/Etsy/DIy aesthetic, this is a picture book that crafty kids and adults will love ■ Seasons and holidays: A running theme in the book is the passing of the seasons and holidays, and

the buoyant confections.”

how the characters celebrate

—Wall Street Journal

each one

“What could have been yet another example of kindergarten consumerism instead becomes one of resourcefulness and resilience.” —New York Times “This book is sure to capture the imaginations of wouldbe seams-tresses; children who can’t bear to part with a favorite item; and those who want to reduce,

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reuse, recycle.” —School Library Journal

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The narrator of this charming picture book loves her summer hat, but as the seasons change, her hat isn’t always appropriate for every occasion. She must use her crafting skills to turn the hat into a work of art, perfect for every season and holiday. Featuring the same characters from the fi st book, I Had a Favorite Dress, along with the hip, eye-catching art style that won it so many fans, this book is perfect for young crafters and their stylish parents.

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Boni Ashburn is the author of I Had a Favorite Dress; The Fort That Jack Built; Hush, Little Dragon; and Over at the Castle. She lives in Houghton, Michigan. Visit her online at boniashburn.com. r obyn Ng is an illustrator based in New York City. She attended the Rhode Island School of Design.

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Visit her online at robynng.com.

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praise for the work of Harry Bliss “Lovingly produced and winsomely written.”

—Time Out New York Kids “Bliss, who draws cartoons for the New Yorker, throws in choice asides for grown-ups.”

—New York Times “Bliss strikes a note of hilarity . . . Visual details create a busy, engrossing environment.”

—Publishers Weekly “Colorful artwork creates a mildly amusing tone and offers plenty of details for children to enjoy.”

—Booklist

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a ge S 4 to 8 Pic t u r e Bo o k

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Bestselling illustrator: Harry Bliss

A loving homage to the power of art and family by Scott Menchin and New York Times bestselling illustrator Harry Bliss

is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Diary of a Worm series. His picture books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies ■ Award-winning author: Menchin is a recipient of the Christopher Award ■ Art theme: With its inspiring message about creating art and visiting the museum, this book encourages young readers to explore their own creativity ■ Educational component: Readers will learn about different kinds of art, from paintings to sculpture, in a fun way, and will ask the question, “What is art?”

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When a young boy learns about what makes art special—sometimes it’s beautiful, sometimes it’s funny, sometimes it tells a story—he realizes that these same characteristics are what make his grandmother special, too. As a result, he finds the inspiration to create his own masterpiece that’s one of a kind.

Christopher Award–winning author Scott Menchin and New York Times bestselling illustrator Harry Bliss have teamed up for a celebration of the power of art and expression, and the extraordinary love between grandparent and child.

Scott Menchin, author and illustrator of the Christopher Award–winning Taking a Bath with the Dog, has created illustrations for many famous products and brands around the world. He lives in New York City and teaches at the Pratt Institute. Harry Bliss is a cartoonist and New Yorker cover artist. He has illustrated numerous bestselling picture books for children. He lives in Vermont.

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The Monkey and the Bee ■

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Strong visual story: A practically wordless story with engaging

BY C . P. B lo o M

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The hilarious monkey is back for another romp— but this time, can he make an unlikely friend?

illustrations and panels makes this book perfect for the

praise for The Monkey

youngest readers, who will love

Goes Bananas

talking out the narrative

“This predominantly

■ Hilarious sequel: The sequel to

wordless picture book

the successful The Monkey Goes

delivers a substantial

Bananas

helping of slapstick.”

■ Friendship story: The monkey

—Kirkus Reviews

fi ds an unlikely friend in the bee, who helps him out of a sticky

“Will resonate with

situation

readers as they turn each page to see what

■ Humor with kid appeal: In the

the monkey will try

vein of Wile E. Coyote and the

next . . . A laugh-out-

Road Runner, the monkey and

loud story that should

the bee have a humorous chase

earn plenty of repeat

scene with an animated feel

readings.” —Booklist “Kids will jump right

s p e c i f ic a t ion s

into this rip-roaring flip

Full-color illustrations

book–paced tale.” —

40 pages, 8 × 10"

School Library Journal

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After the success of The Monkey Goes Bananas, the silly monkey is back for another adventure.

This time, he finally has his banana, but he doesn’t want to share when a playful bumblebee wants a

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bite! The monkey tries to swat away the bee and enjoy his banana in peace, but in the process finds himself with a much bigger problem on his hands: he’s awakened an angry lion! Will the monkey and the bee work together to escape the king of the jungle?

Full of energy, surprise, and strong visual storytelling, The Monkey and the Bee will once again charm readers with its fast-paced humor and high jinks.

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Ag es 4 To 8 PICTu re Bo o k

BY dA n I e l k I r k

From the author of the bestselling Library Mouse series, a new series of books about a group of animal friends and the seasons

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Bestselling author: Daniel Kirk has written numerous books, including the much-loved Library Mouse series, and this new book is sure to appeal to Kirk’s fans and create new ones ■ A compelling message: Rabbit learns that it is OK to step away from what is familiar in order to explore new things—a message that will resonate with young children and their caregivers ■ Seasonal and holiday appeal: Readers will be especially drawn to the fun spring theme, and the story can be tied to Easter and spring promotions

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Spring is in the air! Bear, Bird, and Mouse are all excited that winter snows are melting away, but their friend Rabbit is not. There are too many things about winter that Rabbit adores, and spring just seems to spell trouble. His friends off r an abundance of reasons to love spring and the changing seasons, but will Rabbit listen?

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Daniel Kirk has written a lively and humorous tale with the gentle message that change can be fun.

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s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Signifi ant historical content: Winning the race to be first around the world made international headlines and

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earned the United States honor in world aviation. It also helped advance aircraft technology ■ Excellent for the classroom: This story focuses on the important values of planning, critical and analytical thinking, and teamwork ■ Sheds light on an underrepresented topic: This episode is very important in aviation history but little known to most Americans ■ Museum tie-in: The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is one of the most visited museums in the U. S. and the world. In 2013 the museum hosted 8,307,000 visitors

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In 1924 the U.S. Army sent eight young men on a bold attempt to be the fi st to circumnavigate the globe by flight. Men from five other countries—Great Britain, France, Portugal, Italy, and Argentina— had the same goal. The race was on!

First Flight Around the World documents the exciting journey of four American planes—the Chicago, Boston, New Orleans, and Seattle—and their crews on a race around the world. The trip held many challenges: extreme weather, tricky navigation, unfamiliar cultures, fragile planes, and few

A l SO Av AI l AB l E Amelia Earhart

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airfields. The world fliers risked their lives for the sake of national pride.

Based in part on the journal of one of the crew members, First Lieutenant Leslie Arnold, along with commentary, newspaper reports, and archival images, First Flight Around the World is a captivating tale about American ingenuity, gumption, and perseverance.

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, maintains the largest

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collection of historic air- and spacecraft in the world, including the plane Chicago and a copy of First Lieutenant Leslie Arnold’s journal. Tim Grove is Chief of Museum Learning at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. He has written a number of exhibition and website components for young people, including Web activities. His children’s newspaper insert about the Lewis and Clark expedition for Newspapers in Education was distributed nationally. Grove lives in Falls Church, Virginia.

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In this picture book series debut, an adorable bunny uses her love of fashion and crafts to save the day!

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Charming character: With her love of fashion, Lovey Bunny is an irresistible character who will appeal to little girls everywhere ■ d o-it-yourself theme: Lovey Bunny uses arts and crafts to creatively solve problems ■ Family message: Highlights the relationship between mother and daughter in a loving and sweet way ■ Holiday promotion: Perfect for Easter or Mother’s Day promotions

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Lovey Bunny is the happiest little girl around. She loves just about everything—her family, art, watching her mama make things, and especially playing dress-up. But when she borrows Mama Rabbit’s new dress without asking and ruins it, Lovey Bunny learns that not everything always goes as planned. Will Lovey Bunny find a creative way to show Mama that she’s sorry?

Kristine A. Lombardi’s picture book debut reveals an effervescent new character whose talent for crafts and love of fashion, family, and fun will touch the hearts of little girls everywhere!

Kristine A. l ombardi worked in advertising for many years but is now a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. Lovey Bunny is her fi st picture book. She lives in Montclair, New Jersey.

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Fun puzzle books for animal lovers everywhere! s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Art appreciation with a twist: Young readers will respond to the familiar—and popular—cat and dog themes while also

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learning to appreciate art ■ Builds problem-solving skills: Kids will develop problemsolving and motor skills as they work to put the pieces of the puzzles together ■ Favorite pets: 62 percent of American households include at least one pet, and 95.6 million cats and 83.3 million dogs are among them! (Humane Society of the u nited States, 2014) ■ Museum copublication: The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the best known in the world and a primary New York City destination for tourists with children

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T h i s c at’s s h o r t t a i l l o o k s l i k e i t belongs to another animal. Can you guess which one? A puppy? A bunny?

H u r r a y, it’s a p a r a d e ! C a n y o u f i n d t h e t w o p r a n c i n g d o g s ? D o n’t t h e y a p p e a r to be having fun?

Sometimes the artist put a volcano in his pictures.

Can you find the volcano in this one?

This picture was painted on a petticoat. That’s a kind of extra skirt that women used to wear under their dresses.

Revelers Returned from the Tori no Machi Festival at Asakusa, 1857 From the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo Utagawa Hiroshige, Japanese, 1797–1858 Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper, 13 1⁄16 x 8 11⁄16 in. (33.2 x 22.1 cm) Rogers Fund, 1914 JP60

Petticoat Panel Indian, third quarter 18th century Cotton, painted resist and mordant, dyed, 33 ⅝ x 67 ½ in. (85.4 x 171.5 cm) Purchase, Friends of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Gifts, 1992 1992.82

It looks like this cat wants the woman to stop reading. What do you think?

Tw o b o y s a n d t h e i r d o g a r e o n a h i l l n e a r the sea. Do you think the boys are going to sail their toy boats in the water?

Full-color illustrations 16 pages, 9 × 9" Casebound board book with

There are only four colors in this painting: yellow, red, black, and white. The artist used circles, half circles, ovals, rectangles, and other shapes to make the picture.

The artist painted his grandsons and their dog. First he made a watercolor sketch of them. Watercolors dry fast, so the boys didn’t have to stay still for long.

novelty RIGHTS: World PUB MONTH: MAy Woman with a Cat, 1921 Fernand Léger, French, 1881–1955 Oil on canvas, 51 ⅜ x 35 ¼ in. (130.5 x 89.5 cm) Gift of Florene M. Schoenborn, 1994 1994.486 © 2015 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris

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Two Boys, 1926 Frank W. Benson, American, 1862–1951 Oil on canvas, 32 3⁄16 x 40 ⅛ in. (81.8 x 101.9 cm) George A. Hearn Fund, 1927 27.61 Copyright © 2015 The Frank W. Benson Trust

Cat-and dog-themed books with eight puzzles each, on board stock with die-cut thumbholes.

Each artwork is accompanied by a short verse and a description of the painting. The works are from the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, reflecting various styles, periods, and cultures.

Featured artists include Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen, Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, Utagawa Hiroshige, Fernand Léger, Dona Nelson, Frank W. Benson, Rosa Bonheur, Totoya Hokkei, Auguste Renoir, Zeruah H. Guernsey Caswell, and Giovanni Francesco Castiglione.

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Praise for the Can You Find It? series: FALKEN

Can You Find It? Winner, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award (2003)

“Designed to encourage discovery.”

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Can You Find It? AMERICA

Can You Find It, Too? “An arresting collection of artwork for parent and child to pore over and explore.”

— Kirkus Reviews

Can You Hear It? “[A] visual and aural feast.”

—School Library Journal

Can You Find It Inside?

Can You Find It Outside?

Winners, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award (2005)

“[The books] encourage budding art enthusiasts to examine . . . a baker’s dozen famous works and discover more than 70 details.”

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In this painting of a snowy street, can you find 2 stars 1 giraffe 1 newspaper 2 streetlamps 1 winged horse 2 drums 4 fur muffs

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an you find four fur hats in the painting of George Washington and his troops on the cover of this book? Three tassels? A single gold earring? What else can you find? The more you look, the more you’ll see when you start playing the “Can You Find It?” game.

All of the works reproduced here are by American artists—and all are packed with a wealth of intriguing details. From a crazy quilt made by a ten-year-old girl and her mother, to a Currier & Ives print of a steamboat race, to a painting of a city street by Jacob Lawrence, each work has something to say about America, its people, and its history. Brief notes about the works, the artists, and the subjects are included in the back of the book.

Whether you’re searching for a man standing on one foot, two spiders, twentyseven horseshoes, or a winged horse, you’ll discover that once you begin looking for the hidden details in works of art, you won’t want to stop.

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A beautiful retelling of one of the oldest and most popular stories of all time

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ r ich, new retelling: Christian and Jewish readers alike will be drawn to the Genesis story of Noah’s Ark, the parable of a great flo d that has resonated throughout the world for centuries ■ Favorite kids’ Bible story: The classic story of Noah collecting the animals two-by-two appeals to children especially ■ Upmarket: u nlike many massmarket retellings of Noah’s Ark, this book tells the story alongside The Metropolitan Museum of Art paintings, giving the book a much more sophisticated and upscale quality ■ Museum copublication: The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the best known in the world and a primary New York City destination for tourists with children

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Children and adults will love this beautiful retelling of Noah’s Ark and the massive flood that destroyed the earth. The story is illustrated with paintings and drawings in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Featured artists include Gustave Courbet, Marc Chagall, John Henry Dearle, Lodewijk Tieling, Aurelio Luini, Giulio Bonasone, Jacob Bouttats, and Joseph Anton Koch. The book concludes with a note about each artwork. l inda Falken was an editor for many years at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. She lives in Hastingson-Hudson, New York.

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allowed to vote in national elections, Belva

recounting the visions Black Elk had as a

Maritcha Rémond Lyons, shows what it was

Lockwood took a bold but legal step: she

young boy, to his involvement in the battles

like to be a black child born free and living in

ran for president! Though her campaign

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was difficult, Belva never wavered in her

as his journeys to New York City and Europe

New York City in the mid-1800s.

commitment to equality, earning the respect of

with Buff lo Bill’s Wild West Show, this

t onya Bolden has written a number of books

many fellow citizens. A little-known but richly

biographical account of Black Elk—an Oglala

for children, teens, and adults. She lives in

deserving American historical figure, Belva is

Lakota medicine man who lived from 1863 to

New York City.

an inspiration for modern-day readers.

1950—follows him from childhood through adulthood.

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number of books for children. She lives in

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New Jersey. Visit her online at sudipta.com.

Rock Sioux tribe of the Dakotas. He has

Courtney Martin is a graduate of RISD. She

written three previous children’s books for

lives in Manchester, Connecticut. Visit her

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the fact that Pluto is no longer called a planet.

inspiration she needs to become one of the

Through whimsical artwork and an entertaining

most celebrated artists of all time. Me, Frida

dialogue format, Pluto’s Secret explains the true

is an exhilarating true story that encourages

story of this distant world.

children to believe in themselves so they can make their own dreams soar.

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■ Highly recognizable global

Includes bonus stickers!

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Put on your green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Hello Kitty in this brand-new picture book!

brand: Hello Kitty has millions of fans around the world and is one of the most recognizable global brands. With products

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and Hello Kitty is

in the beauty, fashion, jewelry,

getting ready for the big parade. Hello Kitty is

apparel, and technology

working on a St. Patrick’s Day poem, but she’s

markets, Hello Kitty transcends

having trouble thinking of the perfect ending.

age and generation

Maybe her friends will help her. She puts on her green dress and meets her friends at the

■ Bestselling brand and character: More than one million Hello Kitty

parade. Everyone is so festive! Look at all

books have been sold. She is a

the floats! Listen to all the music! Just as the

perennial favorite and a beloved

friends begin their Irish jig, it starts to rain. Oh

character

no! Will it ruin the parade? Little does Hello Kitty realize that the rain will bring the perfect

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ending to her poem.

Day, Hello Kitty includes bonus stickers, and Hello Kitty Goes to Camp contains bonus postcards to send home from camp!

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Hello Kitty heads to camp for a summer of fun in another brand-new picture book!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Hello Kitty

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doing. Just as she’s starting to get homesick, though, Mama has a surprise for Hello Kitty that makes her feel right at home.

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Sanrio®, best known for global icon Hello Kitty and home to many endearing characters, is a worldwide lifestyle brand founded on the philosophy that a small gift can bring a big smile to people of all ages. For more than 50 years, this philosophy has served as the inspiration for the broad spectrum of unique Sanrio products and experiences.

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Jory John “This book is terrible! Terribly funny, terribly full of pranks, and terribly wonderful.”

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Mac Barnett “A double helping of Fun and Mischief!”

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Barnett and Jory John are hugely talented, highly visible, bestselling authors. Barnett’s Extra Yarn won a 2013 Caldecott Honor, and Battle Bunny earned five starred reviews and was a New York Times bestseller.

John’s All My Friends Are Dead sold over 300,000 copies ■ Illustrated throughout: kevin Cornell’s illustrations interact with the story to hilarious eff ct ■ Reluctant-reader appeal: This funny, illustrated, boy-friendly series will appeal to Wimpy k id,

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Frank Einstein, and o rigami Yoda readers ■ Heartfelt hilarity: With well-

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balanced characters, fresh writing, funny pranks, and a ton of heart, The Terrible Two is a great read ■ Online experience: Visit terribletwo.com for interactive activities and updates

s p e c i f ic a t ion s Miles Murphy is not happy to be moving to Yawnee Valley, a sleepy town that’s famous

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throughout

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It’s prankster against prankster in an epic war of trickery, until the two finally decide to join forces and pull off the biggest prank ever seen: a prank so huge that it would make the members of the International Order of Disorder proud.

In The Terrible Two, bestselling authors and friends Mac Barnett and Jory John have created a series that has its roots in classic middle-grade literature yet feels fresh and new at the same time.

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See page 72 Mac Barnett is a New York Times bestselling author of books for children, including Extra Yarn, which won a 2013 Caldecott Honor, and Battle Bunny. Jory John is the author of Goodnight Already! and I Will Chomp You and coauthor of the bestseller All My Friends Are Dead, among other books. Kevin Cornell is the illustrator of many children’s books, including Count the Monkeys and Mustache!, both by Mac Barnett.

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s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Sequel to big success: Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies earned critical acclaim, commercial success,

Fluffy Bunnies 2 T H E S C H N Oz O F D O O M ■

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A much-anticipated sequel to the zany, award-winning Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies

and a spot on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award master list

See page 56 for Beaty’s Dorko the Magnificen , now in paperback

■ Illustrated throughout: Illustrations, comics, and tables add kid-friendly visual interest ■ Powerhouse author: Beaty is a

a wards and praise for Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies Sunshine State Young Readers Award master list

jack-of-all-trades whose books

“Beaty’s tale of high

are widely reviewed strong

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please . . . The hint at a possible sequel will have

■ High-profil illustrator: Dan Santat’s star is on the rise with

humorous-adventure

the reissues of the blockbuster

lovers asking.”

Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot

—Kirkus Reviews

series, which he is illustrating

“Beaty’s storytelling

■ Teaching guide available:

is lighthearted and

Downloadable materials

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wholly fun read.”

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conventions.” —Booklist

When film-loving twins Joules and Kevin Rockman left their summer camp, they thought their days of fighting evil bunnies from outer space were over. Surely there won’t be giant rabbits bent on world domination at their school, right? Wrong. Luckily, these bunnies aren’t FLUFFS (Fierce, Large, Ugly, and Ferocious Furballs)—sugar-addicted giant rabbits out to hypnotize and kill. Unluckily, they’re worse: the FOOFS (Fierce, Obnoxious, Odoriferous Furballs)—seemingly normal-size rabbits (with extra-large noses) out to take over the world! Can Joules and Kevin save themselves, and their school, from the Schnoz of Doom?

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Visit him online at dantat.com.

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w i m py ki d mo nth 20 14 ■ Over 200,000 viewers around the world tuned in to watch Jeff Kinney reveal the cover of book 9, The Long Haul ■ Consumer and trade ad campaigns reached almost 7 million parents and educators ■ Strong increase in sales over the previous year during the month of April

Launch of literacy campaign

National consumer ad campaigns, including TV

Appearances

by Jeff Kinney

Live global webcast announcing major end-ofyear marketing blitz

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Powerhouse brand: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade giant helium balloon, three movies, T-shirts, games, vinyl figures, and more cement Wimpy Kid’s popularity and permanence in the market ■ It’s Wimpy Kid all year long: 16-month wall calendar with classic Wimpy Kid drawings by Jeff Kinney throughout ■ Bonus materials included: Includes exclusive Diary of a Wimpy Kid stickers to make remembering birthdays, doctor’s appointments, and after-school activities easy

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People in the World. h e is also the creator of Poptropica, which was named one of Time magazine’s 50 Best Websites. h e spent his childhood in the Washington, d .c ., area and moved to n ew england in 1995. Jeff lives with his wife and two sons in southern Massachusetts, where he is opening a bookstore.

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Praise for

“Science facts are slipped into the story on nearly every page, and Biggs’ two-color drawings are the C12H22O11 on the cookie.”

—Kirkus Reviews “In refusing to take itself too seriously, [Frank Einstein] proves that science can be as fun as it is important and useful.”

—Publishers Weekly ★ “This buoyant, tongue-in-cheek celebration of the impulse to ‘keep asking questions and finding your own answers’ fires on all cylinders.”

—Booklist (starred review) “There are plenty of explosions and experiments to inspire reluctant readers to don the lab coats and start inventing!”

— —Bookpage Bookpage

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Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger Boo k T Wo ■

a g es 8 to 12 MId d le -g r a de FIct Ion

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Renowned author: Jon Scieszka brings his unique and humorous sensibility to this middle-grade

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series ■ Common Core: Scieszka, a former teacher, integrates real science into the story, making this series the perfect addition to classrooms seeking to observe Common Core guidelines and STEM curricula ■ Popular genres: Combining adventure and humor, this series taps into the two most popular genres for middle-grade boy readers ■ Online experience: Visit frankeinsteinbooks.com

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See page 72 In this second book in the series, Frank Einstein (kid-genius scientist and inventor) and his best friend, Watson, along with Klink (a self-assembled artificial-intelligence entity) and Klank (a mostly self-assembled artificial almost intelligence entity), once again find themselves in competition with T. Edison, their classmate and archrival—this time in a quest to unlock the power behind the science of energy. Frank is working on a revamped version of one of Nikola Tesla’s inventions, the “ElectroFinger,” a device that can tap into energy anywhere and allow all of Midville to live off the grid, with

also avail ab le

free wireless and solar energy. But this puts Frank in direct conflict with Edison’s quest to control all the power and light in Midville, monopolize its energy resources, and get “rich rich rich.” Time is running out, and only Frank, Watson, Klink, and Klank can stop Edison and his sentient ape, Mr. Chimp!

Jon Scieszka has sold more than 11 million books, including The Stinky Tales,, The True Story of the 3 Little Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales Pigs Pigs,, the Time Warp Trio series, Guys Read, Spaceheadz, and most recently, Battle Bunny with Mac Barnett. Scieszka lives in Brooklyn. Visit him online at frankeinsteinbooks.com. Brian Biggs has collaborated with Garth Nix, Cynthia Rylant, and Katherine Applegate, in addition to working on his own

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picture books in his Everything Goes series. He lives in Philadelphia.

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The Misadventures of Salem Hyde B O O K F O U R : D I N O S AU R D I L E M M A

■ Series popularity: A new book every season means the series keeps pace with the reading demands of the age group ■ Strong creator: Frank Cammuso

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Salem and Whammy’s adventures continue during a class trip to the museum in the fourth entry of the series!

has a proven track record and a Praise for the Salem

fan base for his Knights of the

Hyde series

Lunch Table series

★ “A fledgling witch

■ Perfect for audience: Younger readers love graphic novels, as

receives necessary

the success of the Lunch Lady

guidance from a talking

and Babymouse series shows

cat in this utterly adorable page-turner . . . A delightful buddy

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Weekly (starred review)

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“Cammuso evokes both the sarcastic spunk and gentle warmth of Calvin and Hobbes in

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this humorous tale of unlikely pals.” —Bulletin

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of the Center for Children’s Books

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Young witch Salem Hyde needs an idea for her science project, and she needs it fast. While on

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a field trip to the Natural History Museum, Salem decides that dinosaurs are the perfect answer. She uses magic to cut corners but finds that her eff rts have disastrous results when the egg she brings home hatches during the night. Good thing Whammy is there to help Salem keep the baby dinosaur out of trouble and clean up this magical mess! Salem and Whammy are an irresistible duo in a book perfect for the youngest independent readers.

Frank Cammuso is an Eisner-nominated cartoonist, the creator of the popular middleschool graphic novel series Knights of the Lunch Table, and the illustrator of several beginning-reader graphic books, including Otto’s Orange Day. He lives in Syracuse, New York.

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BY e r I c c o lo s s a l

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s e l li n g p oin t s

A middle-grade graphic-novel fantasy adventure series for reluctant readers and reluctant eaters!

■ Encourages reading (and eating): Makes trying new foods both funny and heroic ■ Food-focused moment: Food-

a dvance praise for Rutabaga the Adventure Chef “Charming and funny, with all the other

conscious parents will appreciate a series raising to the super-hero level the idea of good meals and fun cooking ■ Hands-on recipes: Ideas and instructions for young readers,

ingredients of a great

from the ordinary to the

adventure story too.”

adventurous

—Ryan North, author of Adventure Time and Dinosaur Comics

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In a world where there are dragons, wyverns, and haunted squash, you’d figure someone would have recipes for them, right?

Rutabaga and his magic cooking pot, Pot, join young adventurers Winnifred, Manny, and Beef on

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a quest to defeat a dragon, discover new ingredients, find monsters to have for and/or to dinner, and to save the day through cooking. Rutabaga will dare any danger to uncover new tastes, and there’s a whole world full of food to try—from roasted mud leech to spider soup to peanut butter on crackers.

His heroic recipes combine real ingredients, fantasy ingredients, and real ingredients that sound fantastical. Rutabaga the Adventure Chef is the perfect adventure for any kid grossed out when something weird shows up on the dinner table.

Eric Colossal graduated from the School of Visual Arts. During the day he works at a video game company, with credits including Guitar Hero and Spider-Man 3. At night and on weekends he works on comics, cartoons, and indie games. He lives in Troy, New York.

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GO UNDERGROUND WITH THE LATEST BOOK IN THE CLEVER NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING GRAPHIC-NOVEL SERIES! Awards and praise for

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Big Bad Ironclad!

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Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales T H E U N D E R G R O U N D A B D U C TO R ( A N A B O l I T I O N I S T TA l E )

a g es 8 to 12 g r a Ph Ic n o vel

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Famous subject: Harriet Tubman

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BY n n at at h h aann h ha a ll ee

Read about bravery in the face of injustice in the latest Hazardous Tale!

is often covered in school, but Hale fi ds the stories that young readers might not have heard and presents them in dynamic graphic novel artwork ■ Curriculum tie-in: Fits in perfectly with Civil War history lessons and includes back matter and references for further study ■ New y york Times bestselling york series: All previous volumes of the series have made the New York Times graphic novels bestseller list for many weeks

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Araminta Ross was born a slave in Delaware in the early 19th century. Slavery meant that her family could be ripped apart at any time, and that she could be put to work in dangerous places and for abusive people. But north of the Mason-Dixon line, slavery was illegal.

If she could run away and make it north without being caught or killed, she’d be free. Facing enormous danger, Araminta made it, and once free, she changed her name to Harriet Tubman. Tubman spent the rest of her life helping slaves run away like she did, every time taking her life in her hands. Nathan Hale tells her incredible true-life story with the humor and sensitivity he’s shown in every one of the Hazardous Tales—perfect for reluctant readers and classroom discussions.

Nathan Hale is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales series, one of which won a place on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list. He also illustrated the graphic novel Rapunzel’s Revenge, which was an Al’s Book Club for Kids selection, an ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book, and a YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens, as well as the recipient of three starred reviews. He lives in Provo, Utah.

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s e l li n g p oin t s

Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions Boo k o NE

■ Series launch: This is the start of a funny, engaging middle-grade series in the vein of Sisters Grimm and NERDS ■ Illustrations throughout: Joe Sutphin’s illustrations capture

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A good-hearted new middle-grade mystery series loaded with humor, adventure, and friendship that happens to be set at a school for evil!

the madness and villainy (and humor) of the monsters that call

Praise for Dr. Critchlore’s

Dr. Critchlore’s school “home”

School for Minions

■ a minion moment: With the

“An Addams Family for

success of the Despicable Me

a new generation, filled

films, minions are a hot topic in

with bizarre, peculiar, and

popular culture

sometimes downright

■ a ppealing premise: k ids love to

silly characters. Readers,

read about magical schools and

whether evil or not,

what it’s like to go to them

are going to love the imaginative world that is Dr. Critchlore’s.” —Michael Buckley, bestselling author of the NERDS and

s p e c i f ic a t ion s

Sisters Grimm series

20 black-and-white illustrations 288 pages, 6 × 8½"

“Werewolves, minions, evil

Hardcover

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covered. Clever and funny.

I laughed throughout!”

—a ndrea Beaty, author

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of Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies and the bestselling

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Rosie Revere, Engineer

Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions is the premier supplier of minions to Evil Overlords throughout the Greater Porvian Continent. Twelve-year-old Runt Higgins has grown up as Dr. Critchlore’s ward, a werewolf who couldn’t keep up with the other pups. Now Runt’s determined to make it into the elite Junior Henchman Training Program so the pack who abandoned him will be so proud, they’ll take him back.

But that won’t happen if the school closes down, a fate that grows likelier as disasters keep striking with alarming regularity. Runt decides to find the saboteur himself, since nobody knows the school better than he does—and hasn’t he got the keen senses, strength, and speed that werewolves are known for?

No, actually, because Runt isn’t a werewolf. And nobody at the school has the heart to tell him.

Runt might be just a puny human, but he’s the only person who can figure out who’s planning the sabotage and save the school—and Dr. Critchlore himself—from total destruction.

Sheila g rau is a writer living in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and four children. Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions is her fi st book. Joe Sutphin has been illustrating since he was small. He lives in Columbus, Ohio.

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The Rat with the Human Face T H E Q W I k P I C k Pa P E R S B o o k T W o ■

BY t o M a n g l e B e r g e r

a g es 8 to 12 MId d le -g r a de FIct Ion

s e l li n g p oin t s

The wacky, gross-out adventures continue in book two of The Qwikpick Papers series, by master middle-school chronicler Tom Angleberger!

■ Big-name author: a ngleberger’s o rigami Yoda series is a smash hit, with sales of over 5.3 million and a devoted fan following ■ Fun format: In a scrapbook-style

Praise for book one, Poop Fountain!

“There’s not a kid

format similar to the o rigami Yoda series, notes, drawings, and found objects augment the text ■ d iverse cast: Socioeconomically

alive today who

and culturally diverse, the three

wouldn’t want to

kids at the heart of the series

read the book when

satisfy a need for more diversity

confronted with

in books that has been much in

the plot.” —School Library Journal

the news as of late ■ g ross-out appeal: Pitch-perfect

“Likely to be greeted

for the age group, The Qwikpick

with howls of laughter.”

Papers focus on the weird and

—Kirkus Reviews

disgusting

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Lyle Hertzog and his friends Marilla and Dave are the Qwikpick Adventure Society, three kids who seek out adventure in their seemingly quiet hometown of Crickenburg. On the hunt for their next big adventure—something to top the Fountain of Poop, if that’s even possible—the kids overhear a construction worker telling his buddies about a rat with a human face he saw in the basement of an old research facility. The decision is unanimous: the next adventure for the Qwikpick Society is on! But when their trip to find the rat doesn’t go quite as expected, the trio gets in big trouble. Will the second

also avail ab le

adventure for the Qwikpick Society also be their last?

This hilarious, highly original series, which so astutely captures the odd preoccupations of middle schoolers, will appeal to the many fans of the Origami Yoda series and such gross-out classics as How to Eat Fried Worms and Freckle Juice.

Tom a ngleberger is the author of the bestselling Origami Yoda series. He is also the author of Horton Halfpott and Fake Mustache, both Edgar Award nominees, and book one in

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The Qwikpick Papers series, Poop Fountain! He is married to author-illustrator Cece Bell and lives in Christiansburg, Virginia. Visit him online at origamiyoda.com.

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The Runaway’s Gold ■

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ History comes to life: Burack has done extensive research on the

BY e M I l I e c h r I s t I e B u r ac K

A rollicking adventure that takes readers from the remote Shetland Islands to the hustle and bustle of America

Shetland Islands and mid-19thcentury New York City, but her story never feels dry or academic ■ Perfect for classrooms: With extensive back matter, including a glossary, appendix, and a bibliography and suggested reading, this book could be used in conjunction with lessons on immigration to the United States in the 19th century and European history ■ Successful category: This book will join Margi Preus’s Heart of a Samurai and West of the Moon in our growing list of historical middle-grade fiction that bring to life true events from world history

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In 1842, Christopher Robertson’s family lives a difficult life as “crofters,” farmers and fishermen so in debt to the landowner that they have no hope of ever breaking free. To make matters worse, Christopher also lives under the thumb of his morally questionable father and devious brother. When his brother frames him for the theft of their father’s secret bag of coins, Christopher must leave his home and embark on a journey across the island to return the coins and clear his name. It’s a journey that takes twists and turns, including stops in prison, on a smuggler’s ship, and at the house of a beautiful girl—and it ends with him escaping to a new life in America, which has dangers of its own.

Years ago, Emilie Christie Burack discovered a set of brittle cassette tapes in a shoe box at the back of her father’s closet on which her late grandfather had recorded his family’s history. When she learned her ancestor had come from the islands “where they had little ponies with long hair,” she had to know more. She has traveled to the Shetland islands and spent the last four years researching its history and unique Norse-Scots culture.

She now resides in Hopkinton, New Hampshire. This is her fi st book.

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a g es 12 to 18 Yo u n g a d u lt n o vel

BY F r a n c e s h a r d I n g e

A creepy changeling tale from master storyteller Frances Hardinge

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Incredible writer: Hardinge is a stunning writer of fantasy, and this book marks a departure from her previous books, which were

Praise for Cuckoo Song

for younger children and set in

“A deliciously dark and

fantasy worlds

dangerous concoction

■ Popular category: Readers have

that casts a bewitching

embraced a creepy, moody fl vor

spell.” —Guardian

of magic, and this book fi s in

Praise for the work

perfectly with the trend

of Frances Hardinge ★ “Brilliantly conceived, perfectly executed and utterly mesmerizing.”

■ Scary story: Triss’s insatiable hunger, plus the shadowy figures who track her down, make this a spine-tingling read

—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ★ “A luminous example of gifted storytelling at its best.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) ★ “An impressive heroine [and] a manylayered, richly rewarding story.” —Horn Book (starred review)

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When Triss wakes up after an accident, she knows something is very wrong. She is insatiably hungry, her sister seems scared of her, and her parents whisper behind closed doors. She looks through her diary to try to remember, but the pages have been ripped out. Soon Triss discovers that what happened

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to her is more strange and terrible than she could ever have imagined, and that she is quite literally not herself. In a quest to find the truth she must travel into the terrifying underbelly of the city to meet a twisted architect who has dark designs on her family—before it’s too late . . .

Set in England after World War I, this is a brilliantly creepy but ultimately loving story of the relationship between two sisters who have to band together against a world where nothing is as it seems.

Frances Hardinge is the author of several books for children, including The Lost Conspiracy (five starred reviews; Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist), Fly by Night (shortlisted for the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize), Well Witched (School Library Journal Book of 2008), and Fly Trap (shortlisted for the Guardian prize, longlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal). She lives in England.

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s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Highly anticipated sequel: The follow-up to Maureen McQuerry’s popular Time out of Time:

Time out of Time B O O K T W O : T H E T E l l I N G S TO N E ■

BY M a u r e e n d o Y l e M c Q u e r r Y

The second volume in Maureen Doyle McQuerry’s critically acclaimed Time out of Time series!

Beyond the Door Praise for Time out

■ Celebrated author: The first

of Time Book One:

book in McQuerry’s Time out of

Beyond the Door

Times series, Beyond the Door, was named a Booklist Top 10

★ “McQuerry’s

SF/Fantasy for Youth. Her novel

compelling narrative

The Peculiars received a starred

races forward,

review from Booklist and was

immersing the

named to the YAl SA 2013 Best

reader in its lyrical

Fiction for Young Adults list

mysteries.” —Booklist (starred review)

■ Strong appeal for both boys and girls: With brother and sister

“McQuerry smoothly

protagonists and a mixed cast

blends adventure,

of characters, this mystery and

coming-of-age,

fantasy story has broad appeal

and mystery with a mythological world . . .

The characters are

s p e c i f ic a t ion s

charming, and the

Includes a code to decipher and a

quirky, supernatural

1-color map

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368 pages, 6½ × 8"

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Gaiman, and the cliffhanger ending will leave readers clamoring for more.”

—Publishers Weekly

In book two, the excitement and mystery continue as Timothy, his sister, Sarah, and their friend Jessica journey from America to Edinburgh, Scotland, where they seek the Four Treasures of Ireland, especially the Telling Stone. They must keep the treasures from falling into the hands of Balor, who can use them to deprive the world of good. The children pass through Time out of Time as they

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undertake their quest and encounter a number of mythic and folkloric characters, including the Tuatha Dé Danann, Gwydon, Cerridwyn, and others.

In this book, a code hidden in a map is the key to finding the Stone, and readers work alongside Timothy, Sarah, and Jessica to decode the message. Along with the code, the book includes a glossary of the many historical, literary, and folkloric references mentioned in both volumes.

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Maureen d oyle McQuerry is an award-winning poet, author, and teacher. She has taught for 20 years, specializing in young adult literature and writing. She was a McAuliff Fellow for Washington State and has published two nonfi tion books and numerous poems.

She lives in Richland, Washington.

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The Rise and Fall of the Gallivanters ■

BY M . J . B e au F r a n d

a g es 14 an d u P Yo u n g a d u lt n o vel

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Compelling mystery: Teens will

Mystery, music, and an enigmatic David Bowie look-alike make this darkly funny YA novel an unforgettable read

frantically turn the pages to solve the murder mystery subplot and also to learn the secrets of the ethereal z iggy ■ l arger than life: There’s a trend in YA of slightly absurd stories, and this book combines real heart with a touch of magical realism ■ Bowie love: David Bowie himself never seems to go out of style.

He’s the book’s guardian angel, standing in for self-assured cool kids everywhere

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In Portland in 1983, girls are disappearing. Noah, a teen punk with a dark past, becomes obsessed with finding out where they’ve gone—and he’s convinced their disappearance has something to do with the creepy German owners of a local brewery, the PfefferBrau Haus. Noah worries about the missing girls as a way of avoiding the fact that something’s seriously wrong with his best friend, Evan.

Could it be the same dark force that’s pulling them all down?

When the PfefferBrau Haus opens its doors for a battle of the bands, Noah pulls his band, the Gallivanters, back together in order to get to the bottom of the mystery. But there’s a new addition to the band: an enigmatic David Bowie look-alike named Ziggy. And secrets other than where the bodies are buried will be revealed. From Edgar-nominated author M. J. Beaufrand, this is a story that gets to the heart of grief and loss while also being hilarious, fast paced, and heartbreaking.

M. J. Beaufrand is the author of The River, which was nominated for an Edgar Award, and Primavera. She has an MFA in creative writing from Bennington College. She lives in Seattle with her husband, two kids, and strange dogs.

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s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Continuing series: Having two books in this series (and the potential for more) will appeal

Dog Beach Unleashed T H E S E AG AT E S U M M E R S B O O K T W O ■

BY l I s a g r e e n Wa l d

Remy’s dog-sitting adventures continue in the second book in The Seagate Summers series!

to young readers eager for more Praise for Welcome

about Remy

to Dog Beach

■ a uthor sales track: Greenwald’s books have sold over 500,000

“Remy’s quiet tale of

copies, and she’s shown a knack

change and growth

for connecting with this age

marks a promising

group

start to a new series.”

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■ d ogs, dogs, dogs: Remy’s doggie clients have individual

“Greenwald (My Summer

personalities and dramas of

of Pink & Green) gives

their own that parallel Remy’s

Remy a candid and

struggles with her friends

relatable voice in this fi st book in the Seagate Summers series.”

—Publishers Weekly “Dog devotees and aspiring entrepreneurs

s p e c i f ic a t ion s 272 pages, 5½ × 8¼"

will find a friend and

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mentor in Remy.”

—Bulletin of the Center

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the rainiest summer on record, with evacuation constantly threatening to ruin the world’s most perfect vacation spot. Tempers are short and dogs are bored. What can one 12-year-old do to create summer magic when the summer doesn’t seem to be showing up? l isa g reenwald is the author of Reel Life Starring Us, Sweet Treats & Secret Crushes, the Pink & Green series, and Welcome to Dog Beach. She works in the library at the Birch Wathen Lenox School in Manhattan. She is a graduate of The New School’s MFA program in writing for children

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The illustrations depicting Emperor Palpatine, Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jabba the Hutt, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Yoda, and all other Star Wars properties are copyright Š 2014 Lucasfilm Ltd. Title and character and place names protected by all applicable trademark laws. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.

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Age S 8 To 12

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BY To m A n ng g llee B e rr g g e rr

price point, the bestselling series will fi d a wider audience in paperback ■ Blockbuster series: Origami Yoda has sold over 5.3 million copies total and landed on the NYT, IndieBound, USA Today, PW, and WSJ bestseller lists ■ Targeted age group: The success of the previous Origami Yoda titles and the new Jedi Academy series shows middle graders’ insatiable appetite for

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Not so long ago, in a middle school not so far away, a sixth grader named Dwight folded an ori-

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gami finger puppet of Yoda. For class oddball Dwight, this wasn’t weird. It was typical Dwight behavior.

But what is weird is that Origami Yoda is uncannily wise and prescient. He can predict the date of a pop quiz, guess who stole the classroom Shakespeare bust, and save a classmate from popularitycrushing embarrassment with some well-timed advice. Dwight’s classmate Tommy wonders how Yoda can be so smart when Dwight himself is so clueless. With contributions from his puzzled classmates, Tommy assembles this fi st case file in the blockbuster bestselling Origami Yoda series, hailed by School Library Journal as “honest, funny, and immensely entertaining.”

Tom Angleberger is the author of the bestselling Origami Yoda series. He is also the author of Horton Halfpott and Fake Mustache, both Edgar Award nominees, and The Qwikpick Papers: Poop Fountain! He is married to author-illustrator Cece Bell and lives in Christiansburg, Virginia. Visit him online at origamiyoda.com.

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The Night Gardener ■

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Bestselling author: Auxier’s highly praised debut, Peter

BY J o on n aat th haann a au u xx i e r r

A spine-chilling tale from the bestselling author of Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes

Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes Praise for The

was an ABC New Voices pick, a

Night Gardener

BookPage Best Book of the Year, and an Indie Next pick

Kids’ Indie Next List selection

■ Critical acclaim: Received three starred reviews

★ “Lots of creepiness, memorable characters,

■ Popular genre: Young fans of ghost stories and mysteries will

a worthy message . . .

delight in this spooky tale

one readers will not soon forget.” —Kirkus Kirkus

■ Powerful message: Highlights

Reviews (starred review)

the importance of storytelling and the strong bond of family in

★ “Storytelling and the

the face of evil and greed

secret desires of the heart wind together

■ Bonus feature: Includes a

in this atmospheric

reader’s guide

—School School Library novel.” — Journal (starred review) “Auxier achieves an

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ideal mix of adventure

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children’s literature. He is the author of Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes Eyes, which the Wall Street Journal called “as delightful a magical story as readers ages 9–14 will hope to find.” He lives in Pittsburgh with his family. You can visit him online at thescop.com.

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Poop Fountain!

Age S 8 To 12 mid dl e-g r Ade Fic Tio n

T h e Q w I k P I c k PA P e R S B O O k O N e ■

BY To To m A n ng g llee B e rr g g e rr

s e lling points

From the creator of Origami Yoda, a hilarious—and gross!—new series

■ Strong track record: Angleberger’s Origami Yoda series is a smash hit, with sales of over 5.3 million and a devoted

Praise for Poop Fountain!

Summer 2014 Kids’

fan following diversity: ■ Socioeconomic diversity

Indie Next List

Positively portrays life in a trailer

“Laugh-out-loud high jinks

park, an under-represented

tailor-made for reluctant

setting for this category

readers. A hilarious and well-designed update.”

School Library Journal —School “Having just lived thru a

■ Bonus feature: Includes a sneak peek at the second book in the series, The Rat with the Human Face

summer of having to give boys books that, well, aren’t the type of things they are interested in . . . let me just say, THIS book should be on summer reading lists.” —Revered blog A Chair, a Fireplace, and a Tea Cozy

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This hilarious, highly original series, which so astutely captures the odd preoccupations of middle schoolers, will appeal to the many fans of the Origami Yoda series and such gross-out classics as How to Eat Fried Worms and Freckle Juice.

Lyle Hertzog and his friends Marilla and Dave expect to spend another dull holiday passing time at the local Qwikpick convenience store. Then an article in their hometown paper catches their eye—the sludge fountain at the nearby sewage plant is being retired. With this news, the three friends decide

Al so Av Ail Ab le

they’re not just normal kids who don’t have Christmas plans: they’re the Qwikpick Adventure Society.

Their fi st mission: to see the “poop fountain” before it fades from glory.

Told with the mix of journal entries, doodles, and handwritten notes that has made the Origami Yoda books so appealing, this is another great series from a master chronicler of middle school.

Tom Angleberger is the author of the bestselling Origami Yoda series. He is also the author of Horton Halfpott and Fake Mustache Mustache, both Edgar Award nominees. He is married to

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author-illustrator Cece Bell and lives in Christiansburg, Virginia. Visit him online at origamiyoda.com.

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Dorko the Magnificent ■

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Award winner: Named to the Sunshine State Young Readers Award master list

BY A n nd d rr e A B e AT Y

A hilarious and poignant novel about magic tricks, losing someone you love, and life’s little sleights of hand, by New York Times bestselling author Andrea Beaty

■ Big-name author: Beaty’s Rosie Awards and praise for

Revere, Engineer is a New York

Dorko the Magnificent

Times bestseller

Sunshine State Young

■ rreluctant reader appeal: With

Readers Award master list

short chapters and “giggle-worthy” humor, Robbie’s misadventures

“Satisfying and enjoyable,

will appeal to the Wimpy Kid and

Dorko will engage

Origami Yoda audiences

reluctant and voracious readers alike.” — —School

■ rripe for discussion: “Literature

Library Journal

circles would work well with this title” (Library Media Connection),

“Thoroughly likable . . .

as it handles difficult themes in an

a solid back-to-school

accessible way

—Bulletin of the read.” —

■ Teaching guide available:

Center for Children’s Books

Downloadable materials available on andreabeaty.com ■ Bonus feature: Includes a sneak peek of Beaty’s Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies

s pecifications 240 pages, 5½ × 8" Paperback

Available now!

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CARTON QTY: 52 Robbie Darko is a magician. An old-school, pull-a-rabbit-out-of-your-hat-style magician. Robbie loves magic and he’s good at it—sort of. Despite his best eff rts, passion, and practice, something always goes wrong with his tricks, landing Robbie in trouble. Enter crotchety Grandma Melvyn, who calls everyone “Trixie” and complains about everything. Robbie discovers that she was once an internationally renowned magician and learns about the heartache that turned her into a bitter woman.

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Against all odds, Robbie and Grandma Melvyn form an uneasy alliance to show the world—or at least the kids of Hobson Elementary School—that he is a true magician. Shortly after a successful talent show, Grandma Melvyn performs a final disappearing act, and Robbie learns a little about the true meaning of magic.

Written with pitch-perfect middle-grade humor and unforgettable characters, this gem of a novel will stay with readers long after Dorko the Magnifi ent has taken his final bow.

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Andrea Beaty is the New York Times bestselling author of Rosie Revere, Engineer Engineer;; Iggy Peck, Architect Architect;; Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau;; Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies Bunnies;; Fluffy Doom;; Secrets of the Cicada Summer Summer;; and When Giants Come Bunnies 2: The Schnoz of Doom to Play Play. She lives with her family outside Chicago. Visit her online at andreabeaty.com.

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The Popularity Papers

Age S 9 To 13 mid dl e-g r Ade Fic Tio n

B O O K S I x : LOv e A N D OT h e R F I A S C O S W I T h LY D I A G O L D B L AT T & J U L I e G R A h A M - C h A N G

s e l li n g p oin t s ■

BY A m Y i g g nn AT ATo ow w

■ Successful series: The series has

Romantic complications take center stage in the sixth book in the beloved series

sold more than a quarter million books and continues to garner praise ■ Perfect topic: Deals with the

Praise for The

messy topic of romance, for both

Popularity

middle schoolers and parents

Papers series

going through remarriage, with

“Those waiting for

Ignatow’s signature humor

the next installment

■ Success of hybrid novels: The

of Greg Heffley’s

continuing success of journal-

adventures will be

and scrapbook-style novels

well served by this

means kids are looking for more

amusing experiment in sixth-grade —Bulletin Bulletin celebrity.” — of the Center for Children’s Books

s pecifications

“Ignatow’s illustrations

Full-color illustrations

(attributed to Julie),

208 pages, 6 × 8"

humorous comments,

Paperback

and the story’s sticky

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situations make this a gregarious addition to the series.” —Booklist Booklist

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Love is in the air! Julie and Roland are an official “couple,” which means . . . well, they’re not exactly sure what, except that it makes Papa Dad extremely anxious. Meanwhile, Lydia’s mom announces that she’s marrying Coach Eric (the soccer coach from England), and Lydia and her sister, Melody, are not happy about it. With the wedding date looming, the girls will have to figure out how to accept the inevitability of change—and realize that even if the change seems terrible at fi st, it can still end up all right, as long as you have good friends at your side.

Amy Ignatow is a cartoonist and the author of the Popularity Papers series of scrapbookstyle illustrated novels. She is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design and lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Mark, their daughter, Anya, and their cat, Mathilda,

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who is mostly very terrible.

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s e l li n g p oin t s ■ New series, beloved author: Greenwald knows the tween audience well, and this series

Welcome to Dog Beach T h e S e AG AT e S U M M e R S B O O K O N e ■

BY ll i S A g gr r een n wA w A ll dd w

A group of friends start a dog-sitting business in a new series from tween favorite Lisa Greenwald

features friends, drama, a relatable heroine, and, of course,

Praise for Welcome

dogs

to Dog Beach

■ Summer fun: This is the perfect

“Remy’s quiet tale of

summer vacation read, featuring

change and growth

a kids’ summer paradise in

marks a promising

Seagate

start to a new series.”

—Kirkus Reviews

■ Author sales track: Greenwald’s books have sold over 500,000

“Greenwald ((My Summer

copies

of Pink & Green) gives

■ Bonus feature: Includes a sample

Remy a candid and

chapter of the second book in the

relatable voice in this

series, Dog Beach Unleashed

first fi st book in the Seagate Summers series.”

— Publishers Weekly “Dog devotees and aspiring entrepreneurs

s p e c i f ic a t ion s

will find a friend and

272 pages, 5½ × 8½"

mentor in Remy.”

Paperback

Bulletin of the Center —Bulletin

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Eleven-year-old Remy loves Seagate, the island where her grandmother had a house and where her family spends every summer vacation. But this year’s different. Remy misses her dog, Danish, who recently passed away. The usual Seagate traditions don’t feel the same—and neither does her relationship with her two best friends, Micayla and Bennett. Micayla’s family is moving to Seagate year-round, and she’s spending more time with the year-round kids. And Bennett’s doing “boy stuff” with the new kid Calvin and his snobby sister, Claire. Remy takes comfort in the company of Dog

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Beach—which is where she hatches her plan to bring her friends closer and recapture the Seagate magic. This start of a new series is filled with summer treats, activities, and the spirit of friendship and invention that are Greenwald’s trademarks. llisa Greenwald is the author of Reel Life Starring Us Us,, Sweet Treats & Secret Crushes Crushes,, and the Pink & Green series. She works in the library at the Birch Wathen Lenox School in Manhattan. She is a graduate of The New School’s MFA program in writing for children and lives in Brooklyn. Visit her online at lisagreenwald.com.

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Age S 10 To 14 mid dl e-g r Ade Fic Tio n

BY P PA Au u ll A J . F r r eed dm mAn n

Answering the call for diverse books, this charming, critically acclaimed middle-grade debut follows the experiences of a Jewish-Indian-American as she prepares for her multicultural bat mitzvah

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ c haracter diversity: The multicultural cast of characters fills a need in the market for greater diversity ■ c c ritical darling: Kirkus hailed

Praise for My Basmati Bat Mitzvah ★ “Tara Feinstein, 12, charms readers from the get-go in this strong, Kirkus funny debut.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “This book’s well-drawn characters bring two colorful cultures to vibrant life.”

—Library Library Media Connection “This story will have resonance for many children of many faiths at the cusp of religious adulthood.” —Booklist Booklist

My Basmati Bat Mitzvah as a “strong, funny debut” in a starred review, and the New York Times compared it to the classic Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret ■ Jewish identity: Thousands of teens have and attend bar/bat mitzvahs and will relate to Tara’s burgeoning religious and social experiences ■ ccultural mash-up appeal: Richly portrays the increasingly relevant world of cross-cultural and crossreligious family life ■ Indian representation: The story lovingly showcases Indian culture, an underrepresented ethnicity in children’s literature ■ Bonus feature: Includes JewishIndian recipes

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seem to be enough time to hang out with her best friend Ben-o—who might also be her boyfriend—and her other best friend, Rebecca, who’s getting a little too cozy with the snotty Sheila Rosenberg. Not to

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mention working on her robotics project with the class clown, Ryan Berger, or figuring out what to do with a priceless heirloom sari that she accidentally ruined. Amid all this drama, Tara considers how to balance her Indian and Jewish identities and what it means to have a bat mitzvah while questioning her faith.

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During the fall leading up to her bat mitzvah, Tara (Hindi for “star”) Feinstein has a lot more than her Torah portion on her mind. Between Hebrew school and study sessions with the rabbi, there doesn’t

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An Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret for a new generation, this delightful debut novel shows that defining yourself can mean choosing your own personal blend of cultures and beliefs.

Paula J. Freedman has another career in digital media, making websites for a well-known children’s book publisher, a TV network, and assorted others. She’s pretty much the same person she was in middle school, only nicer and with less acne. She lives with her husband

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and two parrots in New York City and London.

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s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Successful series: Beyond the Door received a starred review from Booklist and other acclaim ■ Celebrated author: The Peculiars

Time out of Time B O O k O N e : B e YO N d T H e d O O R ■

BY M au aur r een n d do o Y ll ee M c Q u u e rrrrY rY

Myths come to life, storms rise, hope swells, and courage triumphs in this epic fantasy series in the vein of Susan Cooper and Nancy Bond’s A String in the Harp

received a starred review from Booklist and was named to the

Praise for Time out of

YALSA 2013 Best Fiction for

Time: Beyond the Door

Young Adults list

★ “McQuerry’s

■ Strong appeal for both boys

compelling narrative

and girls: w ith brother and sister

races forward, immersing

protagonists and a mixed cast

the reader in its lyrical

of characters, this mystery and

Booklist mysteries.” —Booklist

fantasy story has broad appeal

(starred review)

■ Bonus feature: Includes a sample

“A promising start to a

chapter from the sequel, The

fantasy series mines

Telling Stone

the rich ore of Celtic mythology and propels

s pecificAtions

a young boy into cosmic

Includes a code to decipher 400 pages, 6½ × 8" Paperback World RIGHTS: World

—Kirkus Kirkus Reviews battle.” —

Co v Er No T FINAl

“Fantasy addicts will find plenty to like in Beyond the Door, Door, and it

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is beautifully designed with Ogham code (early

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Irish alphabet) at the bottom of the pages for

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Booklist Top 10 SF/Fantasy for youth

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School Library Journal —School

Beyond the Door, the fi st in a series from Maureen Doyle McQuerry, weaves a wonderful comingof-age story with elements of fantasy and mythology. With his love of school and the game of Scrabble, Timothy James feels that the only person who really understands him is his older sister, Sarah, and he’s fairly certain nothing interesting will ever happen to him. But one night, while his parents and sister are away, he sees something that changes everything: mythical creatures in his own living room! Soon, a mystery of unparalleled proportions begins to unfold, and Timothy has to team up with his sister and the

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school bully, Jessica, in the name of the Light in order to defeat the powers of the Dark. A secret code runs throughout the book that readers can decipher to learn more about their favorite characters and legends.

Maureen d d oyle McQuerry is an award-winning poet, author, and teacher. She has taught McAuliffe Fellow for 20 years, specializing in young adult literature and writing. She was a McAuliff for Washington State and has published two nonfiction nonfi tion books and numerous poems.

She lives in Richmond, Washington.

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s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Bestselling authors paired again: 11 new paintings by Maira Kalman and playful poetic musings by Daniel Handler make this a great

Hurry Up and Wait ■

BY M a i r a K a l M a n a n d d a n i e l H a n d l e r

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Maira Kalman, Daniel Handler, and MoMA team up again to showcase images by iconic photographers in this thoughtful refle tion on the rhythms of daily life

gift for readers of all ages praise for Girls Standing on Lawns

■ Features works by famous

“Droll . . . Aff cting . . . The unique charm

photographers from MoMA’s collection: Lee Friedlander,

of Kalman’s paintings calls attention to

Stephen Shore, Philip-Lorca

the way the camera captures both what is

diCorcia, Dorothea Lange, Garry

intended . . . and something else.” —Kirkus

Winogrand, Helen Levitt, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Walker Evans, Atget, El Lissitzky, Brassaï, Roy DeCarava, Harry Shunk, and Joel Sternfeld ■ Inspires creativity: Encourages children and adults to look closely at pictures to come up with their own narratives about what the people in the photos might be doing and thinking, and how they apply to their own lives

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You’re supposed to stop and smell the roses but truth be told it doesn’t take that long to smell them. You hardly have to stop.

You can smell the roses and still have time to run all those errands before the sun goes down and it’s dinner time.

Hurry Up and Wait is the second volume in a new series of collaborations between renowned artist and bestselling author Maira Kalman, New York Times bestselling writer Daniel Handler (a.k.a. Lemony Snicket), and The Museum of Modern Art, New York. This time a whimsical collection of images captures people in motion—or not. In snapshots by some of the world’s most celebrated photographers, some people stride forth, dash across streets, race on bicycles, and jump over puddles, while others form snaking lines, daydream on park benches, and linger on sidewalks with friends. So what’s the rush?

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With 11 vibrant new illustrations by Kalman inspired by the photographs, and thought-provoking prose by Handler that ponders the merits of action, Hurry Up and Wait will charm readers of all ages.

Maira Kalman is a bestselling and award-winning artist, illustrator, and writer whose books include 13 Words (with Daniel Handler), And the Pursuit of Happiness, and The Elements of Style. Her artwork has been the subject

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of 14 solo exhibitions and has also been featured in group exhibitions in major museums. Daniel Handler is the internationally renowned author of the A Series of Unfortunate Events series, whose books have sold over 60 million copies in 44 languages.

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JAC o B L AW R E N C E , A yo U N G A R T I S T I N H A R L E M ■

BY S H a r i f a r H o d e S - p i t t S a n d c H r i S to p H e r M Y e r S

A vibrant introduction to the artist Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000), who grew up in New York City during the Harlem Renaissance

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ educational value: Introduces readers to Jacob Lawrence’s art and the African American community in Harlem during a pivotal moment in cultural history, between the World Wars ■ Dynamic illustrations: Full of colorful street scenes that evoke the rich African American culture and community, captured

by Lawrence in his landmark 60-panel Migration series (1940–41) ■ Accompanies major exhibition: All 60 panels of the Migration series will be shown at The Museum of Modern Art, New york, April–September 2015, and at the Phillips Collection, Washington, DC, Fall 2016 ■ Award-winning illustrator: Illustrated by Christopher Myers,

co ver co MING Soo N!

a Caldecott Honor winner and son of the late author Walter Dean Myers—major names in the bookselling world ■ c ritically acclaimed writer: Rhodes-Pitts is the author of Harlem Is Nowhere, a New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the year and finalist for a National Book Critics Circle

to p: Jacob Lawrence. The migrants arrived in great numbers. 1940–41.

From The Migration Series. bot to m: Jacob Lawrence. In the North the Negro had better educational facilities. 1940–41. From The Migration Series.

Jake Makes a World follows the creative adventures of the young Jacob Lawrence as he finds

Award

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inspiration in the vibrant colors and characters of his community in Harlem. From his mother's apartment,

44 pages, 9 × 11¾"

where he is surrounded by brightly colored walls with intricate patterns; to the streets full of familiar and

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not-so-familiar faces, sounds, rhythms, and smells; to the art studio where he goes each day after school to transform his everyday world on an epic scale, Jake takes readers on an enchanting journey through the bustling sights and sounds of his neighborhood.

Includes a reproduction of an actual Migration series panel.

Sharifa r hodes-pitts is an award-winning writer and historian whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Harper’s, Vogue, and Essence, among

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other publications. Originally from Houston, she graduated from Harvard

e x H I B It Io N Sc H e DU le

and was a Fulbright Scholar. She lives in New York City. c hristopher Myers

The Museum of Modern Art,

is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's books, notably

New York, April–September 2015

Harlem and Black Cat, which won the Coretta Scott King Award. He lives in

The Phillips Collection,

New York City.

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A Railway ABC ■

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Appealing vintage illustrations: Beautifully reproduced litho-

BY Jac K t o w n e n d

Take a rhyming ride on the rails in this vintage ABC book, originally published in 1942

graph illustrations, c. 1942, have charm and sophistication ■ Great for railroad buffs: Depicts all the various jobs and parts of a train ■ perfect blend of art and words: Sweet, rhyming text will appeal to children learning the alphabet, while graphic designers will love the style and illustrations, including the colorful printed endpapers

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A Railway ABC is a nostalgic, behind-the-scenes look at the railroad, from “A is for All Clear” to “I is for Inspector” to “S is for the Signals, which say stop! or go!”

This small, beautiful alphabet book, long out of print, was written and illustrated by Jack Townend and fi st published in 1942. Townend’s endearing lithograph illustrations and gently humorous rhymes will captivate children and adults alike.

Jack t ownend (1918–2005) studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and later taught at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, both in England. In 1948 Townend was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. A Railway ABC is in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s National Art Library, which includes over 100,000 children’s books.

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A Dog Day ■

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BY e M i l Y r a n d

A terrier learns about patience when he just wants to go to the park!

s s e lling l li n g points p oin t s ■ A dog that readers will fall in love with: A warm and witty exploration of toddler emotions through the eyes of a friendly

Welcome to a day in the life of a friendly terrier. He just wants to go to the park, with his friends, but his owner has other ideas...

terrier ■ Stylish pen-and-ink illustrations: Selected for the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition of 2012, the images are stunning ■ popular category: Dog books are strong sellers and a fun choice for kids’ bedtime and storytime ■ A gentle lesson for young readers: A sweet lesson about impatience will resonate with parents

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Welcome to a day in the life of a friendly terrier. He just wants to go to the park with his friends to play ball, but his owner has other ideas! Complemented by stylish pen-and-ink drawings, this charming debut from up-and-coming illustrator Emily Rand is a warm and witty take on toddlers’ experiences of having to wait for grown-ups when they’d rather be having fun. emily r and is an illustrator and educator based in London. This is her fi st book for children.

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Little Big Boubo ■

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ l atest book from a huge talent: The multi-award-winning author/

BY B e a t r i c e a l e M ag n a

A delightful celebration of a parent’s love, from one of the most prominent and exciting illustrators working today

illustrator of A Lion In Paris

The latest book from award-winning illustrator

returns with this irresistible tale

Beatrice Alemagna is a tender and humorous

■ Funny yet poignant: A humorous

reflection on toddlerhood that will strike a chord

and tender portrayal of

with parents and toddlers alike. Boubo wants

toddlerhood

everyone to know he’s on his way to being a “big kid” and is proud to demonstrate his newfound abilities: he can ride a bike, order for himself in a restaurant, and much more! Little Big Boubo

s p e c i f ic a t ion s

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Full-color illustrations

with empathy and humor, and is a delightful

32 pages, 5⅞ × 7⅞"

celebration of a parent’s love.

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Beatrice Alemagna is the author of

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languages. Her artwork has been the subject of 14 solo exhibitions.

She lives in Paris.

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■ Great vintage appeal: This charming story about sharing has simple, graphic illustrations ■ Highly acclaimed: Winner of

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A classic children’s book by one of Finland’s most treasured authors, available for the fi st time in English In this delightful story, a mouse invites a homeless dog to share the simple pleasures of everyday life. Hippu and Heppu—and some friendly mice—shop, eat, go for a walk, take baths, and go for a ride in the car! With its bold colors

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artists and including an afterword by the author, now 80 years old, Hippu is destined to become a worldwide classic at last. o ili t anninen has written and illustrated more than 20 children’s books, and is a household name in Finland. She has received many major awards.

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A sophisticated and innovative pop-up book inspired by the work of Sonia Delaunay, a pioneer of abstract art

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ Introduces children to important artist: The colorful, geometric abstractions of early-20thcentury artist Sonia Delaunay are enormously appealing ■ c rossover appeal: Both adults and children will marvel at the artwork and enjoy the rhymes ■ popular creator: Gérard Lo Monaco is well-known for his clever pop-up books, which include contemporary interpretations of The Little Prince and Moby-Dick ■ published to coincide with a major retrospective: An exhibition featuring Sonia Delaunay’s work will be at Tate Modern in Spring 2015

s pecifications 7 full-color pop-up spreads plus gatefolds and 23 color reproductions of Delaunay’s artwork 18 pages, 5¾ × 7⅝" Hardcover RIGHTS: Nor t H AMer Ic A PUB MONTH: MArc H ISBN 978-1 -84976-334-9 ISBN 978-1-84976-334-9 US $1 9.95 CAN $21.

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theater, textile, and fashion designer Sonia Delaunay (1885–1979), who was known for her vivid use of

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color and bold, abstract patterns. Renowned art director and paper engineer Gérard Lo Monaco has

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created this clever book, published to coincide with a major international exhibition of Delaunay’s work, featuring pop-up illustrations based on her paintings, textiles, and costume designs.

Lo Monaco’s highly expressive gouache illustrations convey the same energy and verve as Delaunay’s original artworks, which, for reference, are reproduced at the back of the book. Fun rhyming verses accompany each pop-up, offering children a way of looking at the images. Readers

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will not only be informed and amused but also inspired by this contemporary interpretation of Delaunay’s work.

Sonia Delaunay’s work has been the subject of many books and exhibitions, most recently Color Moves: Art and Fashion by Sonia Delaunay, at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York in 2011. Gérard l o Monaco is an Argentinian illustrator, art director, and paper engineer based in Paris. His work includes poster designs, album covers, and books for children, including contemporary interpretations of The Little Prince and Moby-Dick in pop-up.

Hide and Seek

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Tate Kids Modern Art Activity Book ■

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w i t H S H a r n a Jac K S o n

■ Incredible content: Art activities

From Tate, one of the most visited museums in the world, comes a fun introduction to modern art—from Duchamp and Matisse to Dalí and Lichtenstein

based on 10 modern and contemporary artworks ■ Fun and insightful: This introduction to art is a must-have for art libraries and classrooms,

t he featured works of art are:

as well as home

Marcel Duchamp’s Fountain, 1917

■ presents a wide range of concepts: Activities show

Salvador Dalí’s Lobster

many different styles and ways

Telephone, 1936

artworks come together

Henri Matisse’s The Snail, 1953

■ Authoritative: Created by Tate, to

Alice Neel’s Kenneth Doolittle, 1931

help children enjoy art

Yves Klein’s IKB 79, 1959 Roy Lichtenstein’s Whaam!, 1963 Ed Ruscha’s DANCE?, 1973 Sophie Calle’s The Hotel, Room 28, 1981 Ellen Gallagher’s DeLuxe, 2004–5

s p e c i f ic a t ion s Full-color illustrations

Meschac Gaba’s Museum Shop

32 pages, 8¼ × 11⅜"

from Museum of Contemporary

paperback

African Art 1997–2002

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This lively activity book brings modern art to life for young readers, with activities based on 10 major modern and contemporary artworks. Fun facts and games fire kids’ imaginations, and each activity is carefully designed to encourage a deeper understanding of the artist’s approach and the concepts behind each piece. Packed with energetic, colorful illustrations, and photographs of the 10 featured works, this activity book shows that modern art can be accessible, enjoyable, and, above all, fun for even the youngest reader.

Art in a Box

By Sarah r ichardson ISBN 978-1 -85437-927-6 ISBN 978-1854379276 US $21. 95 CAN $28.50 52195

James l ambert is an illustrator, designer, and art director based in London.

Sharna Jackson is an award-winning children’s content creator and Director of Creative and Content at Hopster, a TV and learning app for 2- to 6-year-olds.

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A mother and young daughter have a rollicking, rhyming adventure across London

s e l li n g p oin t s ■ t op worldwide destination: London is a major city for American travelers as well as

From the creators of A Possum’s Tail comes

tourists from around the world

another fun, rhyming adventure. London Calls zooms past all the major sights of the British capital

■ Fun and beautifully illustrated

at an exhilarating pace—by red double-decker bus,

rhyming story: The creators of

the Tube, bicycle, boat, and on foot! A mother and

A Possum’s Tail are back with this

daughter see parks and paintings and palaces, ride

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the London Eye and look for ghosts in the Tower, shop, and stop for tea. Expressing all the energy,

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history, and excitement that London has to offer,

Full-color illustrations

this is a perfect introduction to an unrivaled city.

32 pages, 9⅜ × 6⅜"

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The Five of Us ■

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A captivating tale of adventure, friendship, and teamwork from one of the world’s best-loved illustrators Angie, Ollie, Simona, Mario, and Eric are five fantastic friends, each of whom has an unusual ability. Disaster strikes on a day in the countryside, but by working together and combining their individual powers, the Fantastic Five save the day.

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of fun and exuberant illustrations, The Five of Us is

Shows how people can achieve

a powerful reminder that the world is a better place

success no matter their abilities

when we focus on what we can do rather than

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what we can’t.

Full-color illustrations Quentin Blake taught for many years

32 pages, 7¼ × 10"

at the Royal College of Art. His

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collaborations with writers such as Russell Hoban and Roald Dahl, as well as his own creations, such as Mister Magnolia, have established his reputation as one of the world’s leading illustrators.

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Drawing Is Magic D I S C ov E R I N G y o U R S E L F I N A S K E TC H B o o K

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■ A self-study drawing course where participation is fun and addictive ■ The first interactive fill-in book

An interactive sketching “playground” for a new generation of illustrators, both casual and professional

to teach creatives how to get the most out of their sketchbooks ■ From a successful and vibrant leader in the illustration community

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A sketchbook is an essential tool for the growth of any aspiring artist, but its blank pages can be daunting to even the most motivated. Obsessed with perfection, many wind up treating their sketchbooks more like portfolios than playgrounds. In Drawing Is Magic, author John Hendrix teaches aspiring and

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advanced artists to find their unique visual voices and become creative daredevils. Through his freeing, offbeat exercises, drawers learn a sophisticated philosophy of creative thinking—in a way that is totally accessible and fun.

John Hendrix is an associate professor of art at Washington University in St. Louis. His illustrations have appeared in many publications, including Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, the New Yorker, Esquire, and the New York Times. He is the author of Shooting at the Stars and John Brown. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baby’s First year Photo Gallery A L B U M W I T H 1 2 M o N T H Ly P H o To C A R D S

250 color illustrations

12 pop-out photo cards

224 pages, 8½ x 11”

12 full-color spreads, 6 x 9½”

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A mash-up of the ancient hero’s handbook and Marceline the

Snapping a monthly photo is a huge trend among new parents.

Vampire Queen’s private scrapbook, this tome reveals Adventure Time’s

This board-book album boasts 12 die-cut photo cards that pop

mind-boggling cosmology and untold backstories. It’s an in-world

out of the page. Remove a card, pose baby with it, then paste the

compendium of all things Oooian that will be irresistible to fans.

photo onto a page and jot down answers to the journaling prompts.

Illustrated by Peskimo (Alphablock and Countablock) and featuring

Martin o lson served as head writer for the animated series Phineas

adorable images of animal parents taking photos of their babies, this

and Ferb, and voices Hunson Abadeer on Adventure Time.

album offers everything you need to create a treasured keepsake.

Block City

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Minecraft—a computer game in which players design environments

Out of Line is the long-awaited illustrated retrospective of Jules

for others to explore—is a global phenomenon. The most impressive

Feiffer’s celebrated work—the children’s books, plays, movies, and

achievements in Minecraft design are its cities. Block City presents a

comic strips he created over his 70-year career—offering a glimpse

collection of amazing Minecraft cities along with step-by-step tutorials.

into his creative process.

Kirsten Kearney is a games journalist who has written widely on

Jules Feiffer (born 1929) is an award-winning writer, illustrator,

gaming over the past ten years. An expert on Minecraft, she runs a

screenwriter, playwright, children’s book author, and cartoonist.

Minecraft server for children.

Martha Fay is the author of several works of nonfi tion.

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