Abrams Books for Young Readers / Amulet Books Spring 2012 Catalog

Abrams Books for Young Readers | Amulet Books

115 West 18th Street New York, NY 10011 www.abramsbooks.com

Spring 2012

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18 copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever 6 copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid 6 copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 6 copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw 6 copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 6 copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth

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Contents Abrams Books for Young Readers

Amulet Books 27 The Sisters Grimm: A Very Grimm Guide

2 Library Mouse: A Museum Adventure 4 Animalia 5 Minette’s Feast

28 The Sisters Grimm Book Nine: The Council of Mirrors

6 Sweet Dreams

32 One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street

30 Heart of a Samurai

8 Surfer Chick

33 The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook

9 Bat and Rat

34 A Topps Town Story Book One: Jinxed!

10 The Jellybeans and the Big Art Adventure

35 A Topps Town Story Book Two: Steal That Base!

12 The Gift Box

36 Horton Halfpott

13 A Sweet Passover

37 Fake Mustache

14 Babar

38 A Greyhound of a Girl

16 Invitation to Ballet

40 The Popularity Papers Book Two

17 I Speak Dinosaur!

41 The Popularity Papers Book Four

18 Rapido’s Next Stop

42 How I Got a Life and a Dog

19 A World of Food

43 13 Hangmen

20 George Bellows: Painter with a Punch!

44 Poison Most Vial

21 Chuck Close: Face Book

45 The Peculiars

22 Walking on Earth and Touching the Sky

46 Explorer

23 Jean Laffite: The Pirate Who Saved America

48 Sidekicks

24 Anteaters to Zebras

49 The Quick Fix

25 Faces

50 Shine

26 Creepy Critters: A Pop-Up Book of Creatures That Jump, Crawl, and Fly

51 Me and Earl and the Dying Girl 52 Dying to Know You 53 Welcome, Caller, This Is Chloe 54 Stand Up! The Storyteller Also of Interest 54 Alice in Wonderland 55 My Friend Dahmer Garbage Pail Kids P.S. I Still Hate It Here My Bump Book 56 Information to the Trade Image Credits 57 Diary of a Wimpy Kid

On the cover: Clockwise from Arttop from left:Explorer Art from Bat and Rat, (front) and The Sweet Popularity Dreams Papers (back)Book Four, Minette’s I Speak Dinosaur!, Clockwise fromFeast, top left: Art from Bat Surfer Chick, and Sweet Papers DreamsBook and Rat, The Popularity Four, Minette’s Feast, I Speak Dinosaur!, Surfer Chick, and Sweet Dreams

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Awards and praise for the Library Mouse books International Reading Association Teachers’ Choices Parenting magazine Book of the Year Book Sense pick Oppenheim Toy Portfolio’s Gold Seal Best Book Award

“An excellent premise . . . engaging, expressive.”

—School Library Journal ★ “This is fun, fun, fun.”

—Booklist, starred review

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Library Mouse

Library Mouse: A Friend’s Tale

Library Mouse: A World to Explore

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Library Mouse A M U S e U M A dv e N t U R e ■

BY DA N I E L K I R K

AGES 4 TO 8 PICTURE BOOK

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Library Mouse ventures afield as he keeps a journal on a museum visit

■ Successful series: the bestselling Library Mouse books have combined sales of more than 200,000 copies ■ Educational appeal: Journal writing is taught in elementary schools ■ Reluctant-reader appeal: Kids will empathize with Sarah’s hesitancy to read and write, and will find an ally in her; teachers and parents will find her an inspiring role model ■ Signature art: daniel Kirk’s illustrations bring to life his wonderful text ■ Museum appeal: the book is set in a museum

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Sam the library mouse and his friend Sarah are off on a new adventure. This time they leave the library behind and go to a museum so Sam can make sketches in his explorer’s journal. Sarah isn’t so sure that explorers have the time or the interest to write in journals. But Sam shows her that a journal can contain anything, from a ticket stub to drawings of cool things like dinosaurs and ancient Egyptian mummies. As they explore the museum, they see all kinds of art and unexpectedly make friends with another artist.

The latest book in this bestselling series is sure to entice readers to come along on the museum adventure.

Daniel Kirk has written and illustrated a number of bestselling books for children, including the Library Mouse series, which Booklist praised in a starred review as a “showstopper.” He lives in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Visit him online at www.danielkirk.com.

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ALL AGES PICTURE BOOK

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Animalia ■

■ A true children’s classic: A

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Celebrate 25 years of this classic alphabet book with a special silver-anniversary edition

breakout bestseller from the moment it hit shelves back in 1987, Animalia continues to be a must-have alphabet book

Accolades and

■ Beloved author: Booksellers,

praise for Animalia

the media, and fans alike love

New York Times

Graeme Base’s innovative work

bestseller

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“The fine art of the

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“So extraordinary,

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it may rightly feel his education has been shamefully neglected.”

—San Francisco Chronicle

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More than three million copies of Animalia have been sold around the world, making Graeme Base’s amazing alliterative alphabet book one of the most beloved titles of the past quarter century.

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To celebrate 25 years, Abrams is proud to publish a special anniversary edition. Animalia’s incredible imaginary world intrigues all readers, whether or not they know their ABCs. Each page includes hidden objects and ideas: start with “A is for An Armoured Armadillo Avoiding an Angry Alligator” and you’ll find aprons, ants, aces, Atom-brand anchovies, and much more. The rest of the alphabet is just as much fun!

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Graeme Base received international acclaim for his smash hit Animalia, which has sold more than three million copies. Among his many other beloved and bestselling books are The Jewel Fish of Karnak, Enigma, The Eleventh Hour, The Water Hole, and The Legend of the Golden Snail. He lives with his family in Melbourne, Australia.

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Minette’s Feast T H E D E L I C I O u S S TO RY O F J u L I A C H I L D A N D H E R C AT ■

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s e lling points ■ Anniversary tie-in: 2012 marks

Learn about Julia Child through her beloved cat, Minette

the 100th birthday of Julia Child ■ National publicity: This book will garner major coverage in conjunction with the anniversary ■ Iconic, beloved chef: Young readers will enjoy learning about this revolutionary cooking personality ■ Award-winning author: Susanna Reich’s Clara Schuman: Piano Virtuoso was an NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor book, an ALA Notable book, and an ALA, SLJ, NYPL, and Bank Street Best Book of the Year ■ Beloved illustrator: Bates’s beautiful, stylized watercolors bring Minette’s story to life

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Minette’s Feast introduces the iconic American chef Julia Child to a new audience of young readers through the story of her spirited cat, Minette, whom Julia adopted when living in Paris. While Julia is in the kitchen learning to master delicious French dishes, the only feast Minette is truly interested in is that

The Dog Who Belonged to No One

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of fresh mouse! This lively story is complete with an author’s note, a bibliography, and actual quotations from Julia Child and comes just in time for the 100th anniversary of her birth.

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Bear in the Air Susanna Reich is an award-winning author of many fiction and nonfiction books. She lives in Ossining, New York. Visit www.susannareich.com.

Amy Bates is the illustrator of The Dog Who Belonged to No One and Bear in the Air. She splits her time between the United States and Tokyo.

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Sweet dreams ■

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A beautiful bedtime book from a bestselling author-illustrator team

AGES 3 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

S E LLIng pOIntS ■ Bestselling author-illustrator team: Lewis’s I Love You Like Crazy Cakes was a New York Times bestseller, and Corace’s Little Pea has received starred reviews and sold more than 100,000 copies ■ Unique bedtime book: the focus on familiar animal “friends” is sure to attract young readers ■ Beautiful illustrations: Fans will confirm that Corace’s stylized yet warm art is her best work yet

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ALSO AVAIL AB LE Praise for the work of Rose A. Lewis “Sweetly sentimental . . . taps into a well of genuine emotion.” —Publishers Weekly

In this sweet rhyming picture book, a mother prepares her daughter for bed by telling her about the different animals that live nearby and their nighttime activities. The mother’s narrative comes full circle from night to dawn, and the little girl is lulled to sleep dreaming about her animal friends.

Lyrical writing and warm illustrations from the bestselling author-illustrator team of Rose A. Lewis and Jen Corace make this a perfect bedtime book.

Rose A. Lewis is the author of numerous children’s books, including the New York Times bestseller I Love You Like Crazy Cakes. She lives in Needham, Massachusetts. Jen Corace is the bestselling author-illustrator of Little Pea and many other books. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

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When Sheep Sleep

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Surfer Chick ■

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■ Popular sport: the popularity of surfing lessons for kids is

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growing, as is the number of surf camps ■ Great for girls: this book reaches an untapped market—there aren’t many picture books about surfing or girl surfers ■ Favorite animal: Chicken books are always a hit with young readers ■ Lovely father-daughter story: Great for bedtime and story time reading, and for Father’s day ■ Bestselling illustrator: Cole is known for humorous, colorful animal characters in books that have hit the New York Times bestseller list many times

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“Two birds of a feather, a chick and her dad, lived by the shore, in a radical pad. A legend in surfing,

Chicken Butt!

Chick’s dad ruled the Roost. Chick’s dream was to learn every move he produced.”

By erica S. Perl

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to surf. At first Chick’s mood is foul as she struggles through some gnarly waters, but soon she is catching waves on her own board and even doing righteous tricks, just like her rad dad!

Filled with cool surf lingo, this sweet rhyming picture book is perfect for summer at the beach and

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for celebrating the love between a father and a daughter.

Chicken Butt’s Back!

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Kristy Dempsey is the author of Me with You and two other forthcoming picture books. She lives in Brazil. Henry Cole is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of numerous picture books for children, including Chicken Butt! He lives in Wilton Manors, Florida.

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Bat and Rat ■

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I L LU S T R AT E D BY M AT T H E W C O R D E L L

An urban Frog and Toad, this story will become readers’ favorite favorite!

S E LLIng pOIntS ■ Lovable, memorable characters boys and girls will love: Bat and Rat’s adventures offer fun for all ■ Modern city setting: Setting lends this friendship story a lively twist ■ Dynamic duos: Bat and Rat will win young fans just as strong new talents Patrick Jennings and Matthew Cordell will earn the praise of critics for their fresh work ■ Friendship stories are evergreen: these charming characters carry on the tradition of strong friendship-story characters such as Frog and toad or George and Martha

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Bat and Rat are two best friends living in the big city. Together these nocturnal pals enjoy their

Budgie & Boo

favorite things, like riding the subway, dumpster diving in Chinatown, writing songs, and playing in a

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band. One hot summer night, while tasting their favorite flavors of ice cream, like mosquito ripple, they

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find the inspiration for the perfect new tune—for they realize their favorite favorite is each other.

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Written in a gentle, sweet style reminiscent of Arnold Lobel and Patrick McDonnell and with charming illustrations, Bat and Rat captures the tenderness of classic picture books with a hip, modern twist.

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Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie Patrick Jennings is the author of the critically acclaimed middle-grade

By Julie Sternberg

novels We Can’t All Be Rattlesnakes and Guinea Dog. He lives in Port

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Townsend, Washington. Matthew Cordell is the illustrator of Trouble Gum

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and Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie. He lives in Gurnee, Illinois.

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Awards and praise for the Jellybeans books New York Times bestseller Publishers Weekly bestseller

“Children will delight in seeing themselves in one of the endearing, fuzzy-looking Jellybean characters.”

—School Library Journal

“Children will fall in love with this book’s characters.”

—Dance Teacher magazine “Sure to be children’s favorites.” —Boston Globe “It will be hard for young readers to resist this book.”

—School Library Journal

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The Jellybeans and the

The Jellybeans and the

The Jellybeans and the

Big Dance

Big Book Bonanza

Big Camp Kickoff

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the Jellybeans and the Big Art Adventure

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■ Favorite characters: With

The fourth book in the NY Times bestselling series shows there’s nothing sweeter than friendship

their individual interests and strong bond of friendship, the Jellybeans are relatable and appealing, particularly to girls ■ Bestselling series: Books in the series hit the New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists ■ Beloved author-illustrator team: Laura Numeroff and Lynn Munsinger serve up another sweet friendship story ■ Appealing design: Glitter on the cover and a bright palette are eye-catching

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The Jellybeans are ready for an art adventure when Bitsy enlists the other girls to help her paint a mural at their favorite place: the candy shop! After a fun trip to the museum to learn about art, the four Jellybeans use their different strengths and talents to work together to create a colorful success.

This fourth book in the successful, New York Times bestselling series once again shows, whether readers are girly girls, bookworms, artists, or tomboys, that there is a Jellybean for everyone!

Laura Numeroff is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Otis & Sydney and the Best Birthday Ever and numerous other books. She lives in Los Angeles. Nate Evans lives in Statesboro, Georgia. Lynn Munsinger illustrated What Mommies Do Best. She lives in Boston.

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S E LLIng pOIntS ■ Favorite animals: Features elephants and dogs, perennial favorites

the Gift Box ■

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A charming friendship story from the bestselling author of The Perfect Gift

■ Great friendship story: In the vein of Frog and Toad and Patrick Mcdonnell’s bestselling Gift of Nothing ■ Low price point: $12.95 ■ Gift appeal: Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and all celebrations

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One day Ollie’s mother tells him that he is “a beautiful gift.” Delighted with this new “identity,” Ollie

The Perfect Gift

invites his friend Benjamin to guess what it is. When poor Benjamin cannot guess, despite many hints,

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Ollie refuses to play with him. Seeing that he’s hurt his friend’s feelings, Ollie realizes that the best gift of all is friendship. Rohan Henry has wonderfully captured the interactions of young friends as they come to learn how to play together.

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Good Night, Baby Ruby

Rohan Henry is a writer and illustrator of Jamaican origin who studied writing at the

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University of Massachusetts and New York University. He is the author of The Perfect Gift

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and Good Night, Baby Ruby. He lives in Maine with his wife and their two young children.

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S E LLIng pOIntS ■ Strong appeal to a Jewish

A sweet, funny story about a young girl celebrating Passover with her family

audience: Blends Passover facts with a sweet story ■ Contemporary view: Miriam represents modern young girls who may overlook the true meaning of Passover but just need a helpful reminder that it’s not all matzah ■ Timely publication: Will be released just in time for Passover, which is April 6, 2012

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In this charming and humorous story, Miriam discovers—with the help of her family and a little matzah bread—the true meaning and importance of Passover. Miriam loves spending time with her family during Passover, and all week long she is happy to eat lots of matzah. But when she wakes up on the last day of the holiday, she is sick of matzah and refuses to eat it ever again. Then Grandpa

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makes his special matzah brei for the whole family, and Miriam learns there’s more to Passover than just the matzah.

Award-winning illustrator David Slonim brings to life this story by celebrated author Lesléa Newman. The book includes a recipe for matzah brei, a brief summary of the Passover holiday, and a glossary of terms.

The Eight Nights of Chanukah

Lesléa Newman is the author of more than 50 books for adults and

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children, including The Eight Nights of Chanukah. She lives in Holyoke,

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Massachusetts. David Slonim has written and illustrated many children’s books. He lives in Anderson, Indiana.

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Babar’s Book of Color

Babar’s Little Girl

million Babar books in print!

■ Incredible legacy: The de Brunhoff family is legendary for keeping Babar at the forefront of children’s literature for 80 years

A visit to Babar’s art studio turns

Babar and Celeste have a new little

into an adventure in colors and their

girl! Isabelle is playful, spunky, and curi-

combinations for Pom, Flora, Alexander,

ous—maybe a bit too curious. One day

and Isabelle. Before they know it, they’re

Isabelle wanders off, and while she has

painting tan camels, pink flamingoes,

a lovely day playing with the neighbors,

blue whales, and of course, gray

everyone at home thinks she’s lost! This

elephants! This Babar classic is a fresh

warm and humorous adventure reminds

and fun introduction to exploring the

young children not to run off on their own.

world of color.

Stock up on Laurent de Brunhoff’s

Babar’s Yoga for Elephants

Babar and the Succotash Bird

Hardcover with cloth spine

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ages 4 TO to 8 AGES Picture BOOKS Books / PICTURE counting / CONCEPTS concePts COUNTING

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Babar’s Counting Book

Babar Visits Another Planet

■ Major anniversary publicity: From USA Today to the New York Times and many others, everyone is celebrating Babar’s 80th birthday ■ Updated format with classic Unjacketed, three-piecedetails: unjacketed, case treatment is a return to a traditional Babar look and feel ■ Hit cartoon on disney’s Xd: Babar and the Adventures of Badu will lead a new generation of readers to discover the books ■ Enduring appeal: Maurice Sendak and countless others have praised Babar’s permanence and appeal

s pecifications All books Full-color illustrations Blast off on a thrilling, action-packed adventure in outer space! Babar’s fame has spread to the farthest corners of

Learn to count from 1 to 20 with the King of the Elephants! Babar teaches his children how to count to 20 as they take a walk and notice the things around them, like one maribou bird, two hot-air balloons

the universe, as he discovers when he and his family are abducted by aliens.

Fortunately, the aliens are friendly, but will Babar and his family be able to find

in the sky, three race cars, and much more! This counting book shows readers that numbers are all around them.

a way home to Celesteville? Babar Visits Another Planet has valuable lessons of tolerance and acceptance for our times.

40 pages, 8¼ x 11½" Hardcover Three-piece case US $15.95 CAN $17.95 CARTON QTY: 32 world RIGHTS: WoRld MArCH PUB MONTH: MARCH Babar’s Book of Color ISBN 978-1-4197-0339-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-0339-3 51595 9 781419 703393

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Babar’s Celesteville Games ISBN 978-1-4197-0006-4

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laurent de Brunhoff has kept the spirit of Babar alive for more than 60 years. Babar first came to life through the art of Laurent’s father, Jean de Brunhoff, and Laurent has continued to create adventures for the elephant family. He and his wife, Phyllis Rose, split their time between New York City and Key West, Florida.

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Invitation to Ballet

BOOK

S E LLIng pOIntS ■ Great for girls: Young ballerinas and girls interested in ballet will

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Published in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art

love to learn more about their favorite activity

The magic of ballet is brought to life in this instructional and fun picture book

■ Award-winning illustrator: Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora has created beautiful illustrations to showcase ballet ■ Educational appeal: A great tool for teaching ballet positions and steps ■ Famous artist: Includes works of art by French impressionist edgar degas, as well as a brief biography of him

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Chasing Degas By eva Montanari

In this invitation to ballet, young readers learn all about what happens in ballet class. Works of art

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by French impressionist Edgar Degas bring the ballet vividly to life, while illustrations by Rachel Isadora picture modern-day girls and boys practicing ballet positions and steps. Complete with a brief history of ballet and a biography of Edgar Degas, Invitation to Ballet is sure to delight every child who dreams of

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one day becoming a world-class dancer.

Degas and the Dance

By Susan Goldman Rubin ISBN 978-0-8109-0567-2 ISBN 978-0810905672 US $19.95 CAN $25.95

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Carolyn vaughan is an author and former editor at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. She lives in New York City. Rachel Isadora, a former ballerina and a Caldecott Honor–winning creator of children’s books, lives in New York City.

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I Speak dinosaur!

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AGES 3 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

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Kids will roar with delight for this story of dino-size proportions

■ Evergreen popularity: dinosaurs are a proven hit with young readers ■ Enormous boy appeal: Boys will shout and roar with every reading ■ Good manners in good fun: encourages kids to be polite without heavy-handed lessons

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Little boys will roar for I Speak Dinosaur!, in which an energetic kid with a big imagination prefers to “speak Dinosaur.” Speaking Dinosaur means he doesn’t have to use his manners and instead can roar and growl at his friends and family! But speaking Dinosaur gets the boy into trouble, and without other “dinosaurs” to talk to and play with, he gets lonely. Delivering a fun message that encourages young

Dinosaurs in Your Backyard

By Hugh Brewster ISBN 978-0-8109-7099-1 ISBN 978-0810970991 US $16.95 NCR

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readers to express themselves creatively, yet cautioning that even dinosaurs need to be polite and say “please” and “thank you,” this dino-mite book will have larger-than-life kid appeal.

Jed Henry is a fresh, new picture book talent and the illustrator of Pick a Pup, by Marsha Wilson Chall, and Can’t Wait till Christmas, by Mike Huckabee. He lives in Utah with his wife and daughter.

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The Ugly Duckling Dinosaur

By Cheryl Bardoe ISBN 978-0-8109-9739-4 ISBN$16.95 978-0810997394 US CAN $19.95

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AGES 4 TO 8 PICTURE BOOK

S E LLIng pOIntS ■ Bestselling authors: 365 Penguins has sold more than 75,000 copies and was a New

Rapido’s Next Stop ■

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The creators of 365 Penguins are back with a jaunt through city life featuring flaps with clever clues on every page

York Times bestseller and a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Award winner ■ Interactive format: each page features a flap revealing a building’s interior, creating a layered city view ■ Striking design: Jolivet’s bold colors, stylish cityscapes, and whimsical accents lend themselves to this metropolitan tale

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The latest from Joëlle Jolivet and Jean-Luc Fromental, the bestselling duo behind 365 Penguins, this book follows Rapido the messenger’s van throughout the city as he delivers packages. Clever flaps on every page give him hints into people’s lives and clues as to what he’s delivering, and where. The

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objects that Rapido delivers are represented as symbols, which readers can decipher from the setting

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and the rhyme. To help with the clues, a packing list of all the objects in Rapido’s truck is provided on

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the title page. It’s an interactive treat that celebrates city life and transportation and that features the striking art that has made Jolivet an international sensation.

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365 Penguins

Jean-Luc Fromental is the author of more than 30 books. Joëlle Jolivet

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is an internationally acclaimed illustrator. Publishers Weekly called her books “vibrant . . . dazzling,” and School Library Journal said they are “as aesthetically impressive as they are informative.” They both live in France.

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a World of food

ages 4 to 8 PiCture Book

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s e lling points ■ Compellingly creative: the

Fascinating landscapes constructed entirely out of food

photos are automatically appealing, but when you realize everything’s made from food, you’re hooked to look for a good while ■ Growing popularity: Warner’s images have been licensed for calendars and puzzles and are regularly featured all over the Internet ■ Popular precedents: A World of Food could be the next Play with your food or I Spy series ■ Interactive appeal: Kids and parents will enjoy finding and naming all the various foods in each picture

s pecifications Full-color illustrations 32 pages, 11 × 10" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: World EnGlIsH PUB MONTH: May IsBn 978-1-4197-0162-7

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Carl Warner is a professional photographer known for his miniature landscapes made entirely from edible ingredients. A World of Food presents 12 of his amazing pictures, each one showing young readers what the world might look like if there were only a single color. “Yellow” is a desert made of pasta

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palm trees, cereal sand, and swiss cheese pyramids, while “Orange” features pumpkin cottages, carrot trees, and apricot leaves. Playful verse accompanies each image, guiding viewers through the pictures and inviting them to figure out the various foods used (which are all identified at the back of the book).

This is a wonderful book about colors and creativity for parents and children to look through together and discover the many different foods that make up Warner’s fantastical world.

Carl Warner’s Food Landscapes

Carl Warner, a professional still life and location photographer based in London, has

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worked in advertising for 25 years. His food landscapes have become an Internet sensa-

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tion. He and his wife have four children.

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NONFICTION PICTURE

George Bellows

BOOK / BIOGRAPHY

PA I N t e R W I t H A P U N C H !

AGES 8 TO 12

S E LLIng pOIntS ■ one-of-a-kind book: there is no other book for this age group about George Bellows

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Published in association with the National Gallery of Art

The only biography of George Bellows for young readers

■ Boy appeal: Paintings and photographs depict sports and action ■ Award-winning author: Burleigh’s books have been named School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, Booklist editor’s Choices, and ALA Notable Books

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Related exhibitions • National Gallery of Art, Washington, d.C.,

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Claude Monet

By P. I. Maltbie

No punches are pulled in this fascinating biography that covers the life and work of the prolific

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artist George Bellows. Having spent most of his adult life in New York City, Bellows left behind an extraordinary body of work that captures life in this dynamic city: bustling street scenes, ringside views of boxing matches, and boys diving and swimming in the East River. Art reproductions and photographs

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from his youth round out the book.

Diego Rivera By duncan tonatiuh

Robert Burleigh is a painter and the author of a number of award-winning, critically

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acclaimed books for children. His books include Paul Cézanne: A Painter’s Journey,

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Toulouse-Lautrec: The Moulin Rouge and the City of Light, and Seurat and La Grande Jatte. He lives in Grand Haven, Michigan.

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Chuck Close

AGES 8 TO 12

FAC e B O O K

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The only picture book autobiography by this well-known contemporary artist—with interactive, mix-and-match pages

NONFICTION PICTURE

S E LLIng pOIntS ■ one-of-a-kind book: this is the only children’s book about Chuck Close available ■ Innovative format: the mixand-match pages allow readers to play with the self-portraits to create their own unique combinations ■ Famous artist: Chuck Close is one of the most prolific, bestknown American contemporary artists ■ Inspiring story: Readers with learning and physical disabilities will find inspiration in Chuck Close’s lifetime of achievements

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This fascinating, interactive autobiography presents Chuck Close’s story, his art, and a discussion of the many processes he uses in the studio. The question-and-answer format is based on real kids’ inquiries about Close’s life and work, and his answers to them. Close, who is wheelchair bound and paints

Andy Warhol: Pop Art Painter

with a brush strapped to his arm, discusses the severe dyslexia and face blindness he has struggled

By Susan Goldman Rubin

with since childhood, as well as a collapsed spinal artery that left him nearly paralyzed at the age of 48.

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An engaging feature of the book is a mix-and-match Chuck Close self-portrait section. This hands-on component encourages the reader to create new and interesting combinations of Close’s techniques and images. The book also includes an illustrated chronology of Close’s life, a list of museums where his work can be seen, and an index.

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of Roy Lichtenstein Chuck Close is one of the most recognized American artists of our time, known for his large-scale portraits of friends, fellow artists, and himself. Close has painted, drawn, and printed using airbrush bursts, paper pulp, pencil scribbles, thumbprints, and multicolor brushstrokes. He lives and works in New York City.

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AGES 8 TO 14 POETRY / NATIVE AMERICAN

S E LLIng pOIntS ■ Educational appeal: A unique tool for learning about the Native American experience that

Walking on earth and touching the Sky P O e t RY A N d P R O S e BY L A KOtA YO U t H At R e d C LO U d I N d I A N S C H O O L ■

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schools, museums, and libraries are sure to love

A unique collection of poetry

by Native American students

■ Nationally recognized program: the author has taught at several reservation schools, and his students have appeared at the Brave New voices National Youth Poetry Festival and have been featured in the NY Times, on the PBS News Hour, and in an HBO series about teen poetry. the students have also won numerous awards in state and national competitions ■ Niche market: Will appeal to readers interested in Native American subjects

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This is an exceptional poetry collection written by Lakota students in the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades at Red Cloud Indian School on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The

Poem in Your Pocket

historic school was founded in 1888 at the request of Chief Red Cloud of the Oglala Lakota. The poems

for Young Poets

enable readers to learn about the unique lives and heritage of students growing up in such distinctive

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circumstances and straddling cultures. The collection was compiled by a teacher at the school, working with school administrators, and contains never-before-published artworks by award-winning artist S. D. Nelson.

Timothy P. McLaughlin teaches Native American youths in schools. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. S. D. Nelson is Lakota and is the author of three previous children’s books for Abrams, including Black Elk’s Vision, an ALA Notable Book. Joseph M. Marshall III is a Lakota actor and writer.

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Jean Laffite

AGES 6 TO 9

t H e P I R At e W H O S Av e d A M e R I C A

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S E LLIng pOIntS ■ one-of-a-kind book: this is

The only picture book about the infamous and influential Jean Laffite, the pirate who helped change U.S. history

the only picture book on this amazing real-life privateer ■ Popular subject with kids and teachers: Pirates are a huge hit with kids—this book will be used widely in schools and also for pleasure reading ■ Jewish interest: Jean Laffite was Jewish (his background is a theme in the book), and this detail will attract a strong market of readers ■ Anniversary with national publicity: Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the start of the War of 1812

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This biography of the infamous pirate Jean Laffite is a real-life, action-packed adventure. Since he was a young boy, Jean longed to be a pirate, and with the help of his brothers and uncle, he became

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one when he was just a teenager. Soon the only life he knew was on the high seas—a life full of glory,

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riches, disaster, and revenge. When he finally settled down in New Orleans, he managed to become a

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successful businessman and respected citizen, while still pirating. He even helped the United States

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win the War of 1812 when he alerted the U.S. government to a British plot to invade via New Orleans.

With the help of Laffite and his pirates, General Andrew Jackson was able to beat back the British.

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Maritcha By tonya Bolden

Susan Goldman Rubin is the author of many biographies for young read-

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ers, including Andy Warhol: Pop Art Painter and Degas and the Dance.

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She lives in Malibu, California. Jeff Himmelman is an art director in the video game industry. This is his first picture book.

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Anteaters to Zebras

EARLY LEARNING

S E LLIng pOIntS ■ Fun animals: Charming and quirky illustrations will delight children and adults

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Learn the ABCs with animals in this new book from a renowned graphic designer

■ Perfect for designers: Will appeal to the design market as well as the children’s ■ Influential author: the first children’s book by the cofounder of the famous design firm Pentagram

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Peter Blake’s ABC

By Peter Blake ISBN 978-1-85437-816-3 ISBN 978-1-85437-816-3

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Anteaters to Zebras is a creative, playful, and witty introduction to the alphabet, created by Alan Fletcher, one of the most influential and respected figures in graphic design and a cofounder of the famous design firm Pentagram. Created with Fletcher’s grandson in mind, this colorful book expresses the pleasure Fletcher took in turning work and play into the same activity.

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letters of the alphabet, and in his infectious sense of fun.

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Cut, glue, draw, photograph, print, paint, and put faces together

S E LLIng pOIntS ■ Activity book: A fun art activity book about faces, featuring collage, printmaking, and drawing ■ Packed with special features and surprises: flaps, holes, tracing paper, and more ■ Highly inventive: Created by an award-winning design team

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Faces are all around us, everywhere we look. On every page of this inspiring and imaginative book, children will encounter unusual and creative ways of making faces, using printing, collage, geometric

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With realistic illustrations and creepy fun facts about each bug, this colorful book will fascinate young readers as it brings six different bugs to life in 3-D. Readers will meet a hairy orange spider, a honeybee, a huge red cockroach, a blue beetle, a grasshopper, and a spotted ladybug.

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Richard Hawke is a leading paper engineer who lives in Australia. Robin Boutell is an exciting new illustrator who also lives in Australia.

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The Sisters Grimm A V E Ry G R I M M G u I d E ■

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the world of Ferryport Landing, in one beautiful collectible volume

ages 8 to 12 Middle-grade Fiction

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Guide”— m im r G y r e “A V Welcome to ed to know t n a w r e v e you everything ro, Puck. e h r u o y — e about m Since 2005, Michael Buckley’s bestselling Sisters Grimm series has delighted fans with the story of the Grimm family, guardians of the world's fairy-tale characters. There’s only one book left in the series, and this comprehensive guide provides the perfect refresher for fans looking to brush up before the dramatic final installment and is the perfect introduction for new readers. Featuring character profiles, maps of the town, found objects from life in Ferryport Landing, fairy-tale “facts,” and much more, this artfully designed guide supplements and enhances the beloved series. Even fan favorite Puck weighs in with his cheeky alternate take on all things Grimm.

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1.5 million: number of copies in print 18: number of languages in which the series has been published 12: number of weeks on the New York Times bestseller list 1: number of books left in the series!

“Gleefully fractured fairy tales.” —Booklist “If your daughter whines for one more Disney Princesses ‘book,’ I’ve got three disney words for you that’ll help: ‘The Sisters

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Grimm.’” —Austin American-Statesman

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What a great concept!” —Jane Yolen

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“You thought the brothers were grim, “you check out the sisters.” —Nicky, age 10 “I’m really excited for the last book.

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The Sisters Grimm

ages 8 to 12 Middle-grade Fiction

B o o k N I N e : T h e c oU uNcIl of mIRRoRS ■

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Mirror, mirror on the wall—it’s the ninth and last Sisters Grimm book of them all!

s e lling points ■ National laydown: may 8 will be a greatly Grimm day for fans ■ National publicity: for the series and for the 200th anniversary of the first Brothers Grimm book

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■ Publishing event: The culmination of this beloved series will be promoted and celebrated far and wide ■ Bestselling series: more than 1.5 million copies in print ■ Beloved author: kids, booksellers, and librarians alike love Buckley, who tours constantly

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In the final volume in the Sisters Grimm series, Sabrina, Daphne, and the rest of the Grimms and their friends must face off against the Master to decide the fate of Ferryport Landing—and the world.

When Mirror fails to escape the barrier using Granny Relda’s body, he turns to his plan B: killing all the Grimms so that the magical barrier collapses. In the meantime, Sabrina has gathered the other magic mirrors as advisors on how to deal with their mortal enemy. They tell her to join forces with the Scarlet Hand against Mirror, in exchange for offering all the citizens of Ferryport Landing their freedom. This final chapter is the end of the road for several beloved characters, but the conclusion is sure to satisfy devoted fans of the series.

Michael Buckley is the New York Times bestselling author of the Sisters Grimm and NERDS series. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and son. Peter Ferguson is a comic book and editorial artist who has illustrated a number of young adult novels. He lives in Argentina.

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An excerpt from

Manjiro plucked up two pieces of driftwood of unequal length. He bowed to Goemon, presenting the smooth, worn sticks in both his outstretched hands.

“Oh, honored friend,” he said, “I present your katana—your long sword. And your wakizashi—your short knife.”

Then he took two smooth pieces of driftwood of unequal length for himself.

He shoved the short piece into the cloth belt he wore around his waist and waved the other one like a sword, challenging Goemon.

“We can’t carry swords,” Goemon said. “You know that.”

“May I humbly suggest,” Manjiro said, “that on this island, we are the rulers—we are the Samurai of Bird Island. And from now on we shall live by Bushido. And we shall defend our honor and our island and each other against the blue-eyed barbarians.” He leaped up onto a rock and swung his stick over his head. “Agreed?”

Goemon jumped up. “Agreed!”

Awards and accolades for Heart of a Samurai

2011 Newbery 2011 NewberyHonor Honorbook book 2011 ALSC 2011 ALSC Notable NotableChildren’s Children’sBooks Bookslist list Autumn 2010 Autumn 2010Kids’ Kids’Indie IndieNext Nextlist list

“A terrific terrificbiographical biographicalnovel novelby byMargi Margi Preus.” —Wall Preus.”

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retelling of starred review retelling of the theboy’s boy’sadventures.” adventures.”—Kirkus, —Kirkus, starred review “Preus mixes is is at at ★ “Preus mixesfact factwith withfiction fictioninina atale talethat that once adventurous, adventurous,heartwarming, heartwarming,sprawling, sprawling,and and nerve-racking in nerve-racking in its itsdepictions depictionsofofearly earlyanti-Asian anti-Asian sentiment.” —Publishers sentiment.”

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Heart of a Samurai ■

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ages 9 to 13 Middle-grade Historical Fiction

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A Newbery Honor–winning adventure-filled, action-packed historical novel set on the high seas

author: Newbery Honor winner Preus is a talent to watch ■ History and adventure: Based on the true 1841 story of when Americans rescued the crew of a Japanese fishing vessel ■ Boy appeal: Boys will be captivated by the hero’s adventures on the high seas and his path to becoming a samurai ■ Great for reluctant readers: Filled with illustrations and captions, the format is not daunting

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In 1841 a Japanese fishing vessel sinks. Its crew is forced to swim to a small, unknown island, where they are rescued by a passing American ship. Japan’s borders remain closed to all Western nations, so the crew sets off to America, learning English on the way.

Manjiro, a 14-year-old boy, is curious and eager to learn everything he can about this new culture.

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Margi Preus has written many popular plays and picture books for children. She teaches

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orange tree—connects to each of their personal worries in ways they never could have imagined. From impressing friends to dealing with an expanding family to understanding a younger sibling’s illness, the characters’ story lines come together around that orange tree.

Taking place over the course of a day and a half, Joanne Rocklin’s masterful novel deftly builds a story about family, community, and the importance of connection. In the end the fate of the tree (and of the kids who care for it) reminds us of the magic of the everyday and of the rich history all around us.

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A poignant middle-grade novel about a family in flux and their beloved cat

received glowing reviews for One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street ■ Shared shared experience: Many children have pets that get sick and die; this book deals with this fact of life honestly and warmly ■ Intriguing intriguing layered storytelling: The novel is told from Oona’s perspective, but she interrupts her narrative to tell the story of Zook’s previous lives, creating a unique structure

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In this warmhearted middle-grade novel, Oona and her brother, Fred, love their cat Zook (short for Zucchini), but Zook is sick. As they conspire to break him out of the vet’s office, convinced he can only get better at home with them, Oona tells Fred the story of Zook’s previous lives, ranging in style from fairy tale to grand epic to slice of life. Each of Zook’s lives has echoes in Oona’s own family life, which is going through a transition she’s not yet ready to face. Her father died two years ago, and her mother has started a relationship with a man named Dylan—whom Oona secretly calls “the villain.” The truth about Dylan, and about Zook’s medical condition, drives the drama in this loving family story.

Joanne rocklin Rocklin is the critically acclaimed author of several books, including One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street, which School Library Journal called “fascinating and thought-provoking . . . sweet and tart and sure to satisfy.” She lives in Oakland, California.

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These fun, illustrated early chapter books feature the adventures— and misadventures—of the Pine City Porcupines, a hapless baseball farm team, and their two batboys: Chad, an avid baseball fan with a huge baseball card collection, and Dylan, who doesn’t know a thing about the sport. This fictional series has a unique twist: Chad solves the team’s problems by using information from Topps cards of real figures from modern baseball history.

It’s Chad’s first spring as a batboy, and the Pine City Porcupines are hot—until they come up against the league-leading Heron Lake Humdingers. Now Chad’s got a whole lineup of problems: his favorite player, shortstop Mike Stammer, thinks he’s jinxed; Dylan, the other batboy, doesn’t even like baseball; there’s a goofy new porcupine mascot on the field; plus, Chad has to fill in as batboy for the Herons.

It’s a good thing there’s something in the cards—his baseball cards, that is—that can help Chad sort it all out.

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Chad’s got the summertime blues: his parents want him to be home by midnight (no extra innings) and eat healthier (no corn dogs). His friend, Abby, has bobblehead issues. And then there’s pinch hitter Sammy Solaris. But Sammy has problems of his own. He has a big swing but is too slow. If he can’t

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speed up his running and stealing, he’ll be off the team. There’s got to be something Chad can do to save the day . . . with a little help from Dylan, a baseball card, and that porcupine! kurtis Scaletta is the author of several acclaimed middle school novels, including Mudville, one of Booklist’s 2009 Top 10 Sports Books for Youth. He lives in Minneapolis. eric Wight is the creator of the popular Frankie Pickle illustrated chapter book series. He lives in Pennsylvania with his family.

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s e lling points ■ Inventive author: Tom Angleberger

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A middle-grade novel that is “a satirical homage to Dickens by way of Pratchett and Snicket”*

dazzled booksellers, librarians, and kid readers with his imaginative take on middle school in The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. here he turns his nimble

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mind to a Victorian spoof

“An amusing romp of a

■ Popular genre: Like the Snicket

mystery that balances

books, this farcical mystery

skullduggery with just

combines humor and intrigue, a

rewards.” —Booklist

formula with high kid appeal

“A positively gleeful historical mystery farce.” —Kirkus “Well written, satirical, and satisfyingly silly.” —School Library Journal “Realistic-fiction readers who don’t mind a bit of fantasy creeping in will likely appreciate the

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hidden story of change and

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growth underneath all the

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absurdity.” —Bulletin of the

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rules of Smugwick Manor are abandoned. When, as a result of “the Loosening,” the precious family heirloom, the Luggertuck Lump (quite literally a lump), goes missing, the Luggertucks look for someone to blame. Is it Horton Halfpott, the good-natured but lowly kitchen boy who can’t tell a lie? Or one of the many colorful cast members in this romp of a mystery that combines supreme silliness with a tale of a young hero with heart.

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By To to m M A angleBerger

■ Award-winning and bestselling author: The Strange Case

A delightfully silly crime caper

of Origami Yoda won the aloud 2010 e. B. white White Read Aloud award for middle readers and Award is a finalist for several state angleberger’s works awards. Angleberger’s have appeared on several bestseller lists ■ Broad reader appeal: Full of goofy humor and witty one-liners, this is reluctant-reader gold young ■ Relatable character: Young readers will appreciate that it takes an average kid to see through the villain’s masterful disguises

From author the o Strang f The e Case of Orig ami Yoda

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Award-winning author Tom Angleberger flexes his comic muscle in this hairy adventure story with twists at every turn.

The Strange Case of Origami

Regular kid Lenny Flem Jr. is the only one standing between his evil-genius best friend—Casper, a master of disguise and hypnosis—and world domination. It all begins when Casper spends money from

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his granny on a spectacularly convincing fake mustache, the Heidelberg Handlebar #7. With it he’s able

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rob banks, amass a vast fortune, and run for president. Is Lenny the only one who can see through his

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disguise? And will he be able to stop Casper from taking over the world?

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won the 2010 E. B. White Read Aloud Award for middle readers, Darth Paper Strikes

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Back, and Horton Halfpott, which Kirkus dubbed “a romp from start to finish.” He lives in Christiansburg, Virginia, with his wife, author and illustrator Cece Bell.

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Tom Angleberger is the bestselling author of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, which

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An excerpt from

A Greyhound of a Girl Mary walked quickly to her gate. She heard the woman behind her.

“Do one small thing for me, Mary.”

Mary turned.

“Tell your granny it’ll all be grand,” said the woman—she was still smiling.

“How did you know my name?” Mary asked her.

“Sure, half the girls in Ireland are called Mary,” said the woman.

“No, they aren’t,” said Mary. “I’m the only one on our road.”

“Well, they were all called Mary in my day,” said the woman. “Off you go, so. I’ll see you the next time.”

The next time? Mary should have been worried, even frightened. She was worried, and a bit frightened. But not nearly as much as she thought she should have been. This woman had come out of nowhere. She knew Mary’s name and all about her granny—Mary should have been terrified.

But she wasn’t. Something about the woman, the way she spoke, her face, her smile—she seemed familiar. Mary didn’t know her—but she did.

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A Greyhound of a Girl ■

By r o d dy d oy l e

ages 8 to 12 Middle-grade Fiction

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From the Booker Prize winner, a coming-of-age tale about four generations of women on an unforgettable journey

■ acclaimed adult author: doyle is a household name for his funny, gritty, and humanist books and films ■ Crossover appeal: This story

uK and Irish praise for

of mothers and daughters

A Greyhound of a Girl

will attract younger and older

“Another award-winner in the making . . . I would recommend this masterful

readers alike ■ Strong children’s offering: doyle has had success with

family drama with a ghostly

lighthearted children’s books

twist to any reader aged 10 or

such as The Giggler Treatment.

over. And to parents. It may

This is his most serious offering

be short, but it packs a lasting

for young readers and is more in

punch.” —Irish Independent

line with his adult work

“[A] triumph of the form, poignant, clever, never less than honest in its

■ Mother’s day appeal: Explores the unique bonds between mothers and daughters

addressing of serious issues, and imbued with delicate

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infusions of humour and

208 pages, 5 × 7¾"

pathos . . . a minor gem of

Hardcover with jacket

a novel.” —Irish Examiner “A book to read and reread.” —Sunday Times

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Mary O’Hara is a sharp and cheeky 12-year-old Dublin schoolgirl who is bravely facing the fact that her beloved Granny is dying. But Granny can’t let go of life, and when a mysterious young woman turns up in Mary’s street with a message for her Granny, Mary gets pulled into an unlikely adventure. The woman is the ghost of Granny’s own mother, who has come to help her daughter say good-bye to her loved ones and guide her safely out of this world. She needs the help of Mary and her mother, Scarlett, who embark on a road trip to the past. Four generations of women travel on a midnight car journey.

One of them is dead, one of them is dying, one of them is driving, and one of them is just starting out. roddy doyle is the author of nine novels. He won the Man Booker Prize in 1993 for Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha. His novels have been made into popular films, including The Commitments and The Snapper. He lives and works in Dublin, Ireland.

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The Popularity Papers B o o K T W o : T h E Lo N G - d I S TA N c E d I S PATc h B E T W E E N Ly d I A G o L d B L AT T A N d J u L I E G R A h A M - c h A N G ■

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Julie and Lydia face a long-distance friendship in the second book in the Popularity Papers series

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“Ignatow masterfully delves into bullying,

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groupthink, and other issues that bedevil the newly pubescent without a hint of overbearing preachiness.”

— Austin Statesman

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“The girls’ feelings are authentic, and their fun contagious.”

— Booklist

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Amy Ignatow’s signature sense of humor is on full display in this satisfying sequel. After spending all of fifth grade studying popularity together, Julie and Lydia are finally ready to put their hard-earned

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lessons to use in junior high. But before they can, disaster strikes: Lydia’s mom gets a job in London for six whole months! Before Lydia can say “Fancy a cup of tea?” she’s thrust into a new school, where she earns a reputation as “the Violent American.” Meanwhile Julie’s stuck navigating the cliques of American junior high on her own and is adopted by a group of troublemaking eighth graders known as the Bichons. The two best friends will have to learn to keep in touch and stand on their own, assisted as always by their trusty notebook.

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The Popularity Papers

ages 9 to 13

B o o K F o u R : T h E R o c K y R oA d T R I P o F Ly d I A G o L d B L AT T ANd JuLIE GRAhAM - chANG ■

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By a M y i g n ato W

■ Summer road trip reading:

Julie and Lydia hit the road in the fourth book in the bestselling Popularity Papers series

Perfect for family vacations and long summer days ■ Continuing breakout series: The

Praise for The

first three books have left fans

Popularity Papers

eager for more adventures

“It is testimony to

■ Critical success: The New York

Ignatow’s skill that

Times and other major media

the two friends

outlets have called Ignatow’s

emerge as individual

work “brilliant” and “captivating”

personalities.” — New

■ Promotable author: Ignatow has

York Times

become a bookseller favorite and

“Ignatow has

continues to tour

created some very

■ Hilarious and heartfelt: As

rich and endearing

always, the friendship in the book

characters.”

rings true with girls

— ALAN Review —ALAN “Will entice even the most reluctant readers.” — School

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Full-color illustrations

“Alternately poignant

208 pages, 6 × 8"

and uproarious,

Hardcover

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“Amy Ignatow nails a winner with this laugh-out-loud novel.”

— Carolina Parent

It’s summertime, and Julie and Lydia are going on a road trip! After all the ups and downs of their first year in junior high, they’re looking forward to seeing the sights and getting some new perspective on their quest for popularity. Papa Dad and Daddy will provide the transportation, and they’ll provide the entertainment.

At first Julie and Lydia use their Powers of Observation to catalog the traditions and oddities of each new location they visit, but soon their attention turns to parents and family and negotiating sensitive family dynamics. By the time the duo hits familiar streets again, they may have to accept some uncomfortable truths, but their journey is infused with the humor, heart, and truthfulness that Amy Ignatow is known for. amy Ignatow is a cartoonist and the author of the Popularity Papers series of scrapbook-style illustrated novels. She is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design and also makes a decent tureen of chicken soup. Ignatow lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Mark, and their cat, Mathilda, who just isn’t very bright.

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s e lling points ■ Talented author: corriveau is a brilliant new voice in middlegrade fiction, and this novel has received immense praise

■

By a r t c o r r i v e au

A great boy-meets-dog story from a fresh new voice in middle-grade fiction awards and praise for How

■ Popular animal: dogs—and dog

I Got a Life and a Dog

stories—are perennially popular

IndieBound pick

■ disability discussed: helps readers understand the role of a

“An exciting, fun-filled

seeing-eye dog and what it is like

book.” —Children’s Literature

to live as a blind person “Readers will be fascinated

■ Boston brought to life: Features

with this exciting, fun-filled

the Freedom Trail and real

book that will keep their

Boston landmarks

attention through the unexpected things that happen to Nicky and Reggie.”

—Children’s Literature “An appealing boy-anddog story.” —Kirkus “Young people, especially

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those who have had to

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take on responsibility at

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home, will enjoy the story.”

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—School Library Journal

enGlISH

“The characters are vividly

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“Art Corriveau follows up a first novel for adults

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with this fine, fresh mystery that is believable as a kid’s experience.”

—Washington Post

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Nicky Flynn’s life just got a whole lot harder. His parents are going through a messy divorce, and as a result he’s starting a new life, in a new city, in a new school. Now his mom has brought home Reggie, a German shepherd from the animal shelter. At first Nicky isn’t sure about Reggie, but soon he discovers that Reggie—who used to be a seeing-eye dog—is a true friend he can rely on. But when Nick tries to reconnect with his dad, he puts everything on the line, including the life of his new best friend.

Art Corriveau is a brilliant voice in middle-grade fiction, and How I Got a Life and a Dog is a heartfelt and honest look at the effects of divorce and the wonders of friendship.

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Ages 8 to 12 ages Middle-grAde Fiction FiCtion Middle-grade

By A Au art C c o r r i v e au

s e lling points ■ Acclaimed author: Corriveau’s writing has received great

History and mystery collide in this time-bending novel

reviews from School Library Journal, Booklist, Kirkus, and many others ■ Boy appeal: The boy protagonists and the mystery plot are sure to attract reluctant readers ■ Celebrates Boston: A fascinating look at the history of this great city, a popular tourist destination with national appeal

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“Some people won’t believe any of this story. You might be one of them. But every single word is true. Tony DiMarco does catch a murderer, solve a mystery, and find a treasure—all in the first few days

The Dragon of Cripple Creek

By Troy Howell

after he moves, unexpectedly, to 13 Hangmen’s Court in Boston. The fact that he also turns thirteen at the same time is not a coincidence”

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So begins the story of Tony and his friends—five 13-year-old boys, all of whom are living in the same house in the same attic bedroom but at different times in history! None are ghosts, all are flesh and blood, and somehow all have come together in the attic room, visible only to one another. And all are somehow linked to a murder, a mystery, and a treasure.

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By Maiya Williams

Art Corriveau holds an MFA in writing from the University of Michigan. His writing has

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received great reviews from School Library Journal, Booklist, Kirkus, and many others.

Booklist praised How I Got a Life and a Dog, his first middle-grade novel, for its “vividly drawn” characters. He lives in Vermont.

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s e lling points ■ recipe for a bestseller: A hot topic (forensic chemistry) meets a cool genre (mystery)

Poison Most Vial A M yS T E Ry ■

By B e n e d i c t c a r e y

A fast-paced middle school mystery by the New York Times science writer and author of Island of the Unknowns

■ Classic mystery roots: Will appeal to fans of From the

Praise for Benedict

Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E.

Carey and Island of

Frankweiler and other classics

the Unknowns

■ Critical favorite: carey’s first

“The best books are those

book earned glowing reviews

that surprise and challenge,

from Kirkus, SLJ, and VOYA and

capture the imagination,

a starred review from the Bulletin

and quicken the pulse.

of the Center for Children’s Books

Carey manages to do all of

and Library Media Connection

that.” —Los Angeles Times

■ award-winning author: North

“This clever and unusual

carolina Battle of the Books

mystery is tailor-made for

winner; TxLA Lone Star

young mathematicians.”

Reading List

—School Library Journal “Science and math buffs will love the equations

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and charts, but even those

256 pages, 5½ × 8¼"

bored by the technical

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details will be swept up in

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library.” —Library Media

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Connection, starred review

Murder in the lab! The famous forensic scientist Dr. Ramachandran is stone-cold dead, and Ruby

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Rose’s father is the prime suspect. It’s one more reason for Ruby to hate the Gardens, the funky urban neighborhood to which she has been transplanted. Wise but shy, artistic but an outsider, Ruby must marshal everything and everyone she can to help solve the mystery and prove her father didn’t poison his boss. Everyone? The list isn’t too long: there’s T. Rex, Ruby’s big, goofy but goodhearted friend; maybe those other two weird kids from class; and that mysterious old lady in the apartment upstairs, who seems to know a lot about chemistry . . . which could come in very handy.

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Benedict Carey is a science reporter for the New York Times who covers such topics as neuroscience, genetics, and personality. He previously worked for the Los Angeles Times. He lives in the New York City area.

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The Peculiars ■

By M au r e e n d D oy l e M C Q u e r ry

An exciting steampunk story with a mysterious twist, from a great new talent

ages 12 and anD uP ya Fiction

s e lling points ■ Great girl YA: With an adventurous female protagonist, a love triangle, and supernatural elements, this book is perfect for the YA market ■ Award-winning author: McQuerry was a 2000 McAuliffe Fellow and is a founding member of Washington state’s young adult adult website, YA-WA website, YA-WA (www(www .ya-wa.com) ■ Potential series: The book lends itself well to the possibility of a series

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This dark and thrilling adventure, with an unforgettable heroine, will captivate fans of steampunk, fantasy, and romance.

On her 18th birthday, Lena Mattacascar decides to search for her father, who disappeared into the northern wilderness of Scree when Lena was young. Scree is inhabited by Peculiars, people whose unusual characteristics make them unacceptable to modern society. Lena wonders if her father is the

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source of her own extraordinary characteristics and if she, too, is Peculiar. On the train she meets a young librarian, Jimson Quiggley, who is traveling to a town on the edge of Scree to work in the home and library of the inventor Mr. Beasley. The train is stopped by men being chased by the handsome young marshal Thomas Saltre. When Saltre learns who Lena’s father is, he convinces her to spy on Mr. Beasley and the strange folk who disappear into his home, Zephyr House. A daring escape in an aerocopter leads Lena into the wilds of Scree to confront her deepest fears.

Maureen Doyle McQuerry is an award-winning poet and author and a teacher specializing in YA literature and writing. She was the 2000 McAuliffe Fellow for Washington state. Her poems regularly appear in the Southern Review, Atlanta Review, and others.

She lives in Richland, Washington. Visit her online at www.maureenmcquerry.com.

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Misfit

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The Escape Option Kazu Kibuishi

Spring Cleaning Raina Telgemeier and Dave Roman

Under the Floorboards Emily Carroll

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Explorer

ages 9 and up graphic novel

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A new graphic anthology from Kazu Kibuishi, the acclaimed creator of Amulet

■ Bestselling author-editor: Kibuishi’s books have received starred reviews and have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list; comics gurus Jeff

Praise for Kazu Kibuishi

Smith and Scott Mccloud have

“The premier

praised his work

anthologist of the comics field.” —ICv2

■ Bestselling contributor: The New York Times called Telgemeier’s Smile “the equivalent of a Judy Blume novel”

Stories by • Kazu Kibuishi • Raina Telgemeier and Dave Roman • Jason Caffoe • Rad Sechrist

■ Broad appeal: Will excite graphic novel fans and reluctant readers ■ educator fan base: Teachers and librarians love graphic novels, particularly for reluctant readers ■ Promotable creators: Kibuishi, Telgemeier, and other contributors are popular guests

• Stuart Livingston

at bookstores, schools, and

• Johane Matte

libraries

• Emily Carroll

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Seven clever stories answer one simple question: what’s in the box?

Funny, fantastic, spooky, and suspenseful, each of these unique and beautifully illustrated short

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graphic works revolves around a central theme: a mysterious box and the marvels—or mayhem—inside.

Artists include middle school favorites Kazu Kibuishi, Raina Telgemeier (Smile), and Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy), as well as Jason Caffoe, Stuart Livingston, Johane Matte, Rad Sechrist (all contributors to the groundbreaking comics anthology series Flight), and upcoming artist Emily Carroll.

Kazu Kibuishi is the creator of Amulet, the award-winning middle school graphic novel series, and the editor and art director of eight volumes of Flight, the influential, Eisnernominated graphic anthology. His earlier work Daisy Kutter was named a YALSA Best Book for Young Adults. He lives in Alhambra, California.

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Sidekicks ■

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By Jac k d. F e r r a i o lo

■ rave reviews: Sidekicks earned three starred reviews. Publishers

A puberty-fueled spin on superheroes’ sidekicks

Weekly called it “delightfully clever,” and Kirkus said, “Readers will be quickly won over,” while

Praise for Sidekicks

School Library Journal said, ★ “A delightfully clever

“Readers will be entertained and

take on superheroes.”

will hope for a quick sequel.”

—Publishers Weekly,

■ Hot topic: The success of movies

starred review

like Thor, Kick Ass, and Scott Pilgrim shows the continued

★ “More twists than a

appeal of smart superhero

pretzel factory.” —Kirkus,

stories

starred review “An exciting, lightning-paced

■ Kid-friendly spin: Kids will enjoy seeing tween sidekicks steal the

superhero plot that is also

spotlight at last!

a thoughtful examination of superheroism.”

—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books ★ “A fast-reading,

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Batman has Robin, Wonder Woman has Wonder Girl, and Phantom Justice has Bright Boy, a.k.a.

Scott Hutchinson, an ordinary schoolkid by day and a superfast, superstrong sidekick by night, fighting loyally next to his hero.

But after an embarrassing incident involving his too-tight spandex costume, plus some signs that

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Phantom Justice may not be the good guy he pretends to be, Scott begins to question his role. With the help of a fellow sidekick, once his nemesis, Scott must decide if growing up means being loyal or stepping boldly to the center of things. Great for boys, comics fans, and anyone looking for a superhero tale that’s also an insightful look at adolescence.

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By Jac k d. F e r r a i o lo

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■ anticipated sequel: Fans of The Big Splash will love this equally entertaining follow-up ■ Talented author: Ferraiolo was

awards and praise for The Big Splash 2009 Edgar Award nomination “If middle school had an

nominated for an Edgar Award for The Big Splash and is an Emmy Award–winning writer for the hit PBS series WordGirl ■ reluctant-reader appeal: Fast-

‘underworld,’ this book is The

paced, darkly humorous, and full

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of zippy one-liners, this book will

Falcon all rolled into one.

draw in readers in droves

Better still, it’s funny, and not just a little.” —Gordon Korman, author of Born to Rock ★ “A first novel with an ingenious premise: junior high noir. . . . With crisp prose and surprisingly poignant moments, Ferraiolo’s debut entertains on many levels.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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★ “Highly recommended.”

—Library Media Connection, starred review

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In this much-anticipated sequel, junior high detective Matt Stevens is back on the case, bringing us another hilarious middle school noir.

When the star of the basketball team is blackmailed, it’s up to Matt, the lone voice for justice in a morass of middle school corruption, to figure out who’s behind the scheme. Is it eighth-grade crime

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lord Vinny “Mr. Biggs” Biggio, who has made his name peddling forged hall passes and leading a crew of social assassins who send enemies to the Outs with a humiliating squirt-gun blast below the belt?

Or is it his lieutenant and Matt’s former best friend, Kevin? Or a pair of scheming twins who sell Pixy Stix to sugar-addicted classmates? One thing’s for sure: there won’t be a quick fix for the trouble at this middle school.

Jack d. Ferraiolo is the author of The Big Splash and Sidekicks. As the head of development at a children’s animation production company, he has developed and writes for WordGirl on PBS, for which he won an Emmy Award. He lives in northern Massachusetts.

Visit him online at www.jackferraiolo.com.

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s e lling points ■ Major national media coverage: From NPR to the Wall Street Journal to national magazines,

Shine ■

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By l au r e n M y r ac l e

Lauren Myracle’s controversial, critically praised novel about a hate crime

this book has extraordinary reach in the media

Praise for Shine

■ Much-discussed: Readers,

“The page-turning mystery

librarians, bloggers, and

and Cat’s inspiring trajectory

booksellers—everyone has

of self-realization will

something to say about Shine

draw readers in and give

■ Fearless author: Myracle is one

them plenty to ponder.”

of the most challenged authors

—Bulletin of the Center

in America today, and here she

for Children’s Books

tackles controversial topics with

“You’ll find yourself relishing

intelligence and compassion

not just a complex plot but

■ Crossover appeal: With raves in

phrases that shine with

Out magazine, the LA Times, and

a sense of character and

the Washington Post, this is a

place.” —Washington Post

book that adults will love too

“Raw, realistic, and compelling.” —Kirkus

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“Myracle captures well the

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tale about fear—and the power of knowledge to overcome

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it.” —Los Angeles Times

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When her best guy friend falls victim to what seems like a vicious hate crime, 16-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. Richly atmospheric, this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the strength of will it takes to go against everyone you

Bliss

know in the name of justice.

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Against a backdrop of poverty, clannishness, drugs, and intolerance, Myracle has crafted a harrowing coming-of-age tale couched in a deeply intelligent mystery. Smart, fearless, and compassionate, this is an unforgettable work from a beloved author.

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lauren Myracle is the author of the New York Times bestselling Internet Girls series (ttyl,

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many other books for teens and young people. She lives in Colorado with her family.

Visit her online at www.laurenmyracle.com.

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Me and Earl and the dying Girl ■

ages 14 and up young adult novel

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By J e s s e a n d r e W s

A funny, profane, and heartbreaking debut YA novel about a self-conscious teen forced to stand in the spotlight

■ Strong new voice: Like John Green and Ned Vizzini, Andrews makes observations about high school and life that ring painfully true, in an authentically ribald teen style ■ dealing with death: high school is a time when many teens face their mortality, and they seek out books that deal with death in an honest, straightforward manner ■ edgy material: The success of yA writers who push boundaries prove there’s an audience for sometimes profane, always wellwritten young adult fare

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Up until senior year, Greg has maintained total social invisibility. He only has one friend, Earl, and together they spend their time—when not playing video games and avoiding Earl’s terrifying brothers—

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making movies, their own versions of Coppola and Herzog cult classics. Greg would be the first one to tell you his movies are f*@$ing terrible, but he and Earl don’t make them for other people. Until Rachel.

Rachel has leukemia, and Greg’s mom gets the genius idea that Greg should befriend her. Against his better judgment and despite his extreme awkwardness, he does. When Rachel decides to stop treatment, Greg and Earl make her a movie, and Greg must abandon invisibility and make a stand.

It’s a hilarious, outrageous, and truthful look at death and high school by a prodigiously talented debut author.

Struts & Frets Jesse andrews is a writer, musician, and former German youth hostel receptionist. He is a graduate of Schenley High School and Harvard University and lives in Brooklyn, New York, which is almost as good as Pittsburgh. This is his first novel. Visit him online at www.jesseandrews.com.

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s e lling points ■ Critically acclaimed author: chambers is one of the most celebrated young adult authors

dying to Know you ■

By a i da n c h a M B e r s

From an acclaimed author, a contemporary love story with a Cyrano de Bergerac–like twist

of all time awards and praise for

■ Brand-new novel: It has been

aidan Chambers

several years since chambers’s

Michael L. Printz Award

last novel. his fans will be thrilled by this heady new offering

Carnegie Medal

■ Spin on a classic tale: Readers

Hans Christian

will love this fresh new take on a

Andersen Award

love story

“Beautifully written, emotionally touching, and intellectually challenging.” —VOYA “Jam-packed with ideas and passionate characters.”

—Publishers Weekly “A marvelous wordsmith and magical storyteller.”

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—ALAN Review

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“Disturbing, groundbreaking

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—Books for Keeps

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also aVail aB le In Dying to Know You, award-winning author Aidan Chambers has created an indelible portrait of a young man discovering his own voice in the world, and has constructed a love story that is as much about the mind as it is the heart.

In this contemporary love story, a teenage boy named Karl enlists a famous writer to help him impress his girlfriend, Fiorella. She has asked him to write her a letter in which he reveals his true self.

This Is All

But Karl isn’t convinced he’s good enough with words, so he tracks down Fiorella’s favorite author and

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begs him to take up the task. The writer reluctantly assents, on the condition that Karl agree to a series of interviews, so that the letter will be based on an authentic portrait of Karl. The letter, though effective, has unexpected consequences for Karl, Fiorella, and the writer.

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The Toll Bridge

aidan Chambers has received international acclaim and won every major young

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adult prize, including the Michael L. Printz Award and the Carnegie Medal. He lives in Gloucester, England, with his wife, Nancy. To learn more, visit him online at www.aidanchambers.co.uk.

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Welcome, Caller, This Is Chloe ■

ageS 14 and UP ages uP yoUng adult young adUlt novel

s e lling points

By S sh Helley C coriell

■ Spot-on teen voice: Chloe’s

A lovable, bubbly heroine facing social banishment searches for a place to belong in this debut

unique point of view—and her love of vintage shoes—will charm readers from the first page ■ Romance: Chloe loves everyone, but her relationship with Duncan especially will tug on the heartstrings ■ unique Unique setting: The crumbling high school radio station provides a colorful, one-of-a-kind backdrop

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Big-hearted Chloe Camden is the queen of her universe until her best friend shreds her reputation and her school counselor axes her junior independent study project. Chloe is forced to take on a meaningful project in order to pass, and so she joins her school’s struggling radio station, where the

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other students don’t find her too queenly. Ostracized by her former BFs and struggling with her beloved Grams’s mental deterioration, lonely Chloe ends up hosting a call-in show that gets the station muchneeded publicity and, in the end, trouble. She also befriends radio techie and loner Duncan Moore, a quiet soul with a romantic heart. On and off the air, Chloe faces her loneliness and helps others find the fun and joy in everyday life. Readers will fall in love with Chloe as she falls in love with the radio station and the misfits who call it home.

Troy High A professional journalist, Shelley Coriell has worked as a newspaper reporter, an

By Shana Norris

award-winning magazine editor, and an association executive. She is a six-time finalist

ISBN 978-0-8109-9665-6 ISBN 978-0-8109-9665-6

US $6.95

for the Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Prize. This is her first novel. She lives in Tempe, Arizona. Visit her online at www.shelleycoriell.com.

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Stand Up! H hO o W TO To S TAY TAy T R U e TO To YO yo U R S e L F f

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An empowering guide to standing up for yourself for tweens

■ Tackles important issues: Targets issues important to tweens, such as self-respect, peer pressure, and bullying ■ Handy how-to guide: Learning how to say no is an important lesson for tweens

Stand Up! Up!,, the latest book in the Sunscreen

■ Comforting and reassuring:

self-help series for teens and tweens, helps read-

All tweens need a helping

ers understand the importance of standing up for

hand that isn’t judgmental or

themselves and what they believe in, even when

condescending

it’s difficult. Readers will learn why and how to say no and the importance of self-respect.

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Written with candor and humor, and in a highly

100 full-color illustrations

illustrated and accessible format, Stand Up! offers

112 pages, 5½ × 8¾"

advice on dealing with peer pressure and bullying,

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Christine Laouénan laouénan and Cécile Bertrand live in France.

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The Storyteller ■

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A controversial bestseller in Germany, this dark and haunting

416 pages, 5½ x 8¼"

melodrama follows the doomed romance of good girl Anna and

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school drug dealer Abel. Anna falls in love with Abel when she realizes he’s caring for his little sister on his own. Fascinated, Anna

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listens as Abel tells Micha a beautiful fairy tale that Anna comes to

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begin dying, Anna fears she has fallen for a murderer.

Antonia antonia Michaelis is the author of the Batchelder Honor book

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Tiger Moon and Dragons of Darkness. She lives in Germany.

Alice in Wonderland GIANT PO oS T e R A N D C O o LO Lo R I N G B O oO oK k ■

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and-white illustrations to color in

magical world of Alice in Wonderland. Just open this giant book

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true trUe criMe CriMe / graPHic graPhiC novel

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Derf derf Backderf has been nominated for two Eisner Awards and has won the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for political cartooning. He lives in Cleveland.

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Garbage Pail Kids kids

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By t H h e to P P s S c C o M Pa n y ■ i n t r o d u Uc C t i o n By a r t s SP i e g e l M a n aF f t e r w o r d By

By JoH hn P o u Un d Garbage Pail Kids stickers combine spectacular artwork and

206 illustrations 224 pages, 5½ x 7⅛"

satire in a collaboration between cartoonists and humorists includ-

Hardcover with wax jacket, four

ing Art Spiegelman, Mark Newgarden, John Pound, Tom Bunk, and

stickers

Jay Lynch. All 206 images from Series 1–5 are collected here, with a set of limited-edition, previously unreleased bonus stickers.

The Topps Company, Inc., inc., founded in 1938, is the leading producer of baseball cards and other trading cards and stickers. Art art

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Spiegelman is best known for his Pulitzer Prize–winning graphic novel memoir, Maus.

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By d i a n e Fa fa l a n g a s pecifications 160 pages, 5 x 7" Paperback RIGHTS: WoRLD WoRld eNGLISH EngliSH On the heels of the successful P.S. I Hate It Here comes an all-new collection of real, laugh-out-loud-funny letters written by children to their parents about their adventures at summer camp.

Diane diane Falanga was inspired to put this book together after receiv-

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ing melodramatic letters home from camp from her daughter.

My Bump Book

Parenting

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144 pages, 6 x 8" Spiral-bound hardcover With plenty of room to record the excitement, fear, and other emotions that accompany pregnancy, plus room for pasting in ultrasound photos and other keepsakes, My Bump Book will serve as a journal and an entertaining memento for years to come.

Alissa alissa Faden, a senior designer at Abrams, was a contributing On White author to D.I.Y: Design It Yourself and D.I.Y: Design Deck.

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Image Credits: Front cover: illustration © 2011 Kazu Kibuishi. Back cover: illustration © Jen Corace. Page 30: illustration copyright © 2010 Jilian Tamaki. Pages 34–35: ™ & © 2011 The Topps Company, Inc. Page 51: author photo by Tamara Reichberg. Page 53: author photo by Marnie McCown. Page 55: My Friend Dahmer cover illustration copyright © 2011 John Backderf; Garbage Pail Kids cover illustration ™ & © 2011 The Topps Company, Inc. Inside back cover: DIARY OF A WIMPY KID ®, WIMPY KID™, and the Greg Heffley design™ are trademarks of Wimpy Kid, Inc. All rights reserved. Catalogue printed in the uSA.

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