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BIG BOT, SMALL BOT A Book of Robot Opposites by Marc Rosenthal ............................ 6

ATTACK! BOSS! CHEAT CODE! A Gamer’s Alphabet by Chris Barton, illustrated by Joey Spiotto .............. 26

BROOKLYN ABC A Scrapbook of Everyone’s Favorite Borough by Krzysztof Poluchowicz ................... 8 JUST LIKE DADDY by Ovi Nedelcu ............................... 10 A LINE CAN BE by Laura Ljungkvist ......................... 12 A NEW HOME FOR THE RABBIT FAMILY by Steve Light .................................. 14 THE NIGHT OUR PARENTS WENT OUT by Katie Goodman and Soren Kisiel illustrated by Kat Tuong-Bui ............. 16 ONE ROBOT LOST HIS HEAD Counting with Robots by Marc Rosenthal ........................... 18

COUNTING ON LETTERS: From A1 to Z26 and Everything in Between by Mark Gonyea ............................ 28 CRAZY FOR SCIENCE WITH CARMELO THE SCIENCE FELLOW by Carmelo Piazza with Jim Buckley ........................... 30 MR. COOL by Birdy Jones, illustrated by Tara Lynch ................ 32 OH, BABY! by Chad Geran .............................. 34 PATCHWORK GOES UNDER COVER by Jacqueline Schmidt ................... 36 STEAMPUNK CITY Manuel Sumberac ..................... 38

ONLY FISH FALL FROM THE SKY by Leif Parsons

THIS OWL, THAT OWL by Frann Preston-Gannon ................ 22

TODAY I’M GOING TO WEAR Dan Stiles ................................. 40 POW!

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1 TO 20, ANIMALS APLENTY by Katie Viggers ....................... 44

BABY’S FIRST BOOK BLOCKS by Dan Stiles ............................. 46 BIG WHOOP by Maxine Lee .......................... 48 HOT DOG, COLD DOG Frann Preston-Gannon ......... 50

U IS FOR UNDERWEAR by Jesse Levison ....................... 52 WHO DID IT? by Ohara Hale .......................... 54

ALMOST AN ANIMAL ALPHABET Katie Viggers ............................ 58

NERF The Ultimate Blaster Book by Nathaniel Marunas ................... 60 PATCHWORK HELPS A FRIEND Jacqueline Shmidt written by Gail Greiner .................. 62 by

PUT ON YOUR SHOES by Dan Stiles ................................. 64 SHADOWVILLE Michael Bartalos ....................... 66

THERE ARE NO ANIMALS IN THIS BOOK (ONLY FEELINGS) by Chani Sanchez .......................... 68

Contact ........................................ 70 POW!

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Big Bot, Small Bot

A Book of Robot Opposites

Marc Rosenthal Robots are perennial kid-favorites. In this series, acclaimed illustrator Marc Rosenthal's vividly colored, retro-futuristic robots encourage kids age 2 to 5 to lift the flaps and learn all about basic concepts. Big Bot, Small Bot invites young readers to play with robots who demonstrate opposites such as "quiet" and "loud," "front" and "back," and "full" and "empty." Each illustration in this interactive book is presented with a gatefold that, when lifted, transforms the image into its opposite! Simple yet endlessly entertaining, Big Bot, Small Bot is a perfect read-aloud for toddlers and preschoolers.

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Printed on sturdy, thick paper, these titles can stand up to the challenge of little hands and repeated readings Marc's illustrations can be seen regularly in The New Yorker, Time, Forbes, Fortune, The Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times, Boston Globe, and The Washington Post; his previous children's books have been described by The New York Times Book Review as "hugely appealing."

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Series Overview

BISAC 1: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - Opposites BISAC 2: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - General Page Count: 16 Trim Size: 8 x 8 Carton Count: 48 Illustrations: LIFT-THE-FLAP PAGES Age: 2-5 years Grade: Up to Kindergarten

About the Author/Illustrator

Artist Marc Rosenthal's new series of interactive concept books introduces a group of friendly, colorful, retro-futuristic robots that demonstrate counting, opposites, shapes, and colors through lift-the-flap gatefolds that transform each illustration in a kid-pleasing way.

Author Residence: Berkshires, MA

Author Hometown: New York, NY

Marc Rosenthal's illustrations appear regularly in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and many other publications. Marc has both written and illustrated numerous children's books including Phooey! (HarperCollins, 2007) and Archie and the Pirates (HarperCollins, 2009), and illustrated many others, including the bestselling Bobo series, written by his wife, Eileen Rosenthal, I Must Have Bobo!, I'll Save You, Bobo!, and Bobo the Sailor Man (Atheneum) and, most recently, Mogie: The Heart of the House, written by Kathi Appelt (S&S, 2014). Marc lives in the Berkshires in Massachusetts.

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Hist/Prev Titles BOBO THE SAILOR MAN/ROSENTHAL/HC I'LL SAVE YOU, BOBO!/ROSENTHAL/HC I MUST HAVE BOBO!/ROSENTHAL/HC ARCHIE AND THE PIRATES/ROSENTHAL/HC MOGIE: THE HEART OF THE HOUSE/APPELT & R… Comp Titles HOT DOG COLD DOG / Preston-Gannon, Frann… PEEKABOO! / Gomi, Tara / Board Book THE ROBOT BOOK/HEATHER BROWN/BOARD I SAY, YOU SAY, OPPOSITES/TAD CARPENTER/…

ISBN 9781442444430 9781442403789 9781442403772 9780061441646 9781442480544 ISBN 978-1-57687-679-4 9781452108353 9781449432508 9780316200752

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Brooklyn ABC

A Scrapbook of Everyone's Favorite Borough

Krzysztof Poluchowicz

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978-1-57687-751-7 $14.95/$14.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - Alphabet BISAC 2: Juvenile Nonfiction - Ethnic - Other BISAC 3: Juvenile Nonfiction - Travel Page Count: 56 Trim Size: 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 Carton Count: 48 Illustrations: COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT Age: 4-8 years Grade: Preschool - 3

Marketing and Publicity Print: Austin Family, Bay Area Parent, BookPage, Chicago Parent, Colorado Parent, Family Fun, Family Circle, The Horn Book Magazine, School Library Journal, Los Angeles Times, Metro Parent Magazine, Parenting, Publishers Weekly, New York Magazine: Kids, Storyworks, Time Out New York, Today's Parent. Online: On Parenting, A Child Grows in Brooklyn, On Our Minds, New York Times: Motherlode, SheKnows.com, Huffington Post Parents, Your Mommy Minute, The Life of Dad, Team Mom, On Parenting, On Our Minds, Mutterings of a Mindless Mommy, Motherlode, Moms Miami, MommyCoddle, MOMania, OnParenting, On Our Minds, Omamas, Motherlode, Moms Miami, MommyCoddle, MOMania, Cool Mom Picks, other mommy/daddy blogs, design blogs that approach illustration from an innovative angle. -Have Kris guest Instagram and take photos around the city that emulate the ones from his book. He is the guest Instagramer for the day. -Have viewers tweet what they believe the next attraction to be, based on the letters of the alphabet. -Ask kids in the NYC area send in their drawings. Take photos of them. Post on Pinterest. Plug contest through Twitter and Facebook; announce on these mediums.

Brooklyn has become a destination in itself, with tourist buses traveling regular routes through the borough to show off its attractions to visitors from afar. Now the younger visitors can take home their own memento of Brooklyn in this interactive scrapbook. A photographic celebration of Brooklyn's most kid-friendly and iconic spots, from the Cyclone at Coney Island to the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, this is an interactive travel scrapbook for visitors (and locals, too) who love the Borough of Kings and all it has to offer. Organized alphabetically, each spread shows off one of Brooklyn's best spots with photos and fun facts--plus space on each page for kids to draw their own interpretations, doodles, and memories of what they have seen. Statistics show more than 15 million tourists visit Brooklyn each year, many of them with kids in tow This book is ideal for visitors, but also a good pick for locals who love Brooklyn Scrapbook format allows kids to make it their own, personalized book about their unique experience of Brooklyn

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY

Author Hometown: Krotoszyn, Poland

Krzysztof Poluchowicz is the in-house designer for the Brooklyn-based book publisher powerHouse Books. He has designed many best-selling titles as well as more than 400 posters for literary events at The POWERHOUSE Arena in Brooklyn. Kris is a contributor to the Polish culinary magazines Food Service and Smak and has recently produced a project called "StationEntrance" that documents and illustrates New York's subway entrances. Originally from Poland, Kris now makes his home in Brooklyn, NY. Visit him at www.poluchowicz.com

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Publisher Knopf Books for Young Readers Henry Holt Lynas Press Priddy Books Harry N. Abrams S&S/Little Simon Simply Read Books

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The skyline of Manhattan is one of the most recognizable views in the world, but when you are in Manhattan ... you can’t really see it. Brooklyn is the best place to look and the City’s shape from far away! Come to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade to look at Downtown, stop by DUMBO to see two bridges and Financial District, ﬁnally, go to Williamsburg to enjoy a view onto Midtown. They are all a little diﬀerent!

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AQUARIUM Look at the list below. These are some animals that live at the Aquarium. If some names look funny, it may be because I made them up! Can you guess which ones are not real? Can you make a drawing showing what those animals would look like if they were real?

Red-Bellied Piranha False Clown Anemone Fish Crazy Crayfish Pacific Walrus Sea Otter Sun-Basking Silly Medusa California Sea Lion Tail-Diving Ocean Monkey Black-Footed Penguin Stinky Smellyfish

The oldest operating aquarium in the United States, and the only one in New York City, is in Brooklyn. It opened in 1896 in Battery Park (it’s that park in the southern part of Manhattan), but over 60 years later it was moved to the boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn! The New York Aquarium is home to over 350 species of animals who live in or near water. One of them is the blackfooted penguin, who sometimes makes its nest out of its own hardened poop!

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Just Like Daddy Ovi Nedelcu

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978-1-57687-756-2 $16.95/$16.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Fiction - Boys & Men BISAC 2: Juvenile Fiction - Family - Parents BISAC 3: Juvenile Fiction - Business, Careers, Occupations Page Count: 32 Trim Size: 10 x 8 Carton Count: 12 Age: 3-7 years Grade: Preschool - 2

Marketing and Publicity Magazines: Austin Family, Bay Area Parent, BookPage, Carolina Parent, Chicago Parent, Colorado Parent, Connecticut Parent, FamilyFun, Kirkus Reviews, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Metro Parent Magazine, Miami Herald, Kidsday, Publishers Weekly, San Francisco Chronicle, Scholastic Parent and Child Mag, School Library Journal, Storyworks, Horn Book Magazine, The Parent Guide, Time for Kids, Today's Parent, Washington Family Magazine Online: The Middle Lane, ShelfTalker, Parents Blog, On Parenting, On Our Minds, The Life of Dad, The Busy Dad Blog, Single Dad Laughing, Parenting in Progress Broadcast: ABC - TV/The View, CBS This Morning, Weekend Today - NBC TV, The Colbert Robert, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, Good Morning America, The Today Show, NPR Morning Edition, The Bruce Sallan Show - A Dad's Point of View, Raising Our Kids - CBS Radio -Social Media: Freaky Friday-esque campaign: the child emulating the father dresses up in different outfits and mimics the father in action throughout the day -Boosted Facebook and Twitter posts closer to pub date and for Father's Day -Advertisement in Publishers Weekly and comedy magazines/popular daddy blogs, especially closer to Father's Day

A vivdly illustrated day in the life of a little boy and his daddy, this charming picture book paints a gently ironic comparison of how the day unfolds for each of them. The toddler is filled with glee as he tackles each new challenge, while the dad faces his day with a a more grown-up combination of perseverance and resignation--yet he finds himself inspired by his son's open-hearted optimism. Spreads alternate between perspectives--the little boy's excitement at driving his toy car around compared with his father trying to navigate traffic, for example. The tension is resolved by a transcendent final spread that shows what makes it all worthwhile. Comparable to Go the F*ck to Sleep in its unvarnished acceptance of the travails of being a parent, yet considerably more upbeat, Just Like Daddy is a perfect Father's Day gift for today's dads. On sale in time for Father's Day promotions.

Author/illustrator is a character designer and story artist for animated movies, including ParaNorman and Coraline, and has worked for Dreamworks and Disney, among other studios.

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Portland, OR

Ovi Nedelcu is the creator of the critically acclaimed comic book series PIGTALE. Ovi is also a character designer and story artist for clients such as Laika Studios, Dreamworks, Disney and Cartoon Network. Ovi majored in illustration at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Today he lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and kids, and when he is not writing and illustrating, he enjoys tending to his garden, pruning his fruit trees, and occasionally sipping a hot cup of home-brewed organic coffee in the early morning sunlight.

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Hist/Prev Titles PIGTALE/Ovi Nedelcu/comic book PUSS IN BOOTS: THE CAT, THE BOOTS, THE L… Comp Titles EVERY FRIDAY/DAN YACCARINO/HC BECAUSE I'M YOUR DAD/Ahmet Zappa, Dan Sa… WHEN DADS DON'T GROW UP/MARJORIE BLAIN P… MY DAD THINKS HE'S FUNNY/KATRINA GERMEIN… BECAUSE YOUR DADDY LOVES YOU/ANDREW CLEM…

ISBN N/A 9781442429963 ISBN 9781250004734 9781423147749 9780803737174 978-0-7636-6522-7 9780547237640

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A Line Can Be . . . Laura Ljungkvist

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978-1-57687-753-1 $9.95/$9.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - Opposites BISAC 2: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - General Page Count: 24 Trim Size: 7 x 8 Carton Count: 48 Illustrations: COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT Age: 2-5 years Grade: Up to Kindergarten

Marketing and Publicity Magazine: Austin Family, Bay Area Parent, BookPage, Chicago Parent, Colorado Parent, Family Fun, Family Circle, The Horn Book Magazine, School Library Journal, Los Angeles Times, Metro Parent Magazine, Parenting, Publishers Weekly, New York Magazine: Kids, Storyworks, Time Out New York, Today's Parent. Online: On Parenting, A Child Grows in Brooklyn, On Our Minds, New York Times: Motherlode, SheKnows.com, Huffington Post Parents, Your Mommy Minute, The Life of Dad, Team Mom, On Parenting, On Our Minds, Mutterings of a Mindless Mommy, Motherlode, Moms Miami, MommyCoddle, MOMania, OnParenting, On Our Minds, Omamas, Motherlode, Moms Miami, MommyCoddle, MOMania, Cool Mom Picks, other mommy/daddy blogs, educational blogs. -Instagram campaign to "follow the line" throughout Brooklyn, until the destination is discovered. Draw all kinds of lines in all types of destinations. Draw a number next to it and use it as an artistic and educational tool for design-conscious parents and their kids. -Boosted Facebook and Twitter posts. -Ads in design-conscious magazines and popular mom/dad blogs.

From much-lauded artist Laura Ljungkvist, whose Follow the Line series earned praise for its clean, Scandinavian style and ingenious premise, comes a playful board book perfect for the toddler and pre-K set, and sure to please parents who are fans of modern design. Starting on the front cover, and winding its way across each page to the end, a single line forms different shapes that demonstrate opposites ("clean" or "messy") in Ljungkvist's signature modern style. Children can follow the playful and ingenious line, which winds its way across brightly colored and patterned pages, till it ultimately forms "you" and "me," for a warmly charming ending. Laura Ljungkvist has developed a fan base as the author and illustrator of numerous children's titles, including the award-winning series Follow the Line (Viking, 2006-2011), Pepi Sings a New Song (Beach Lane, 2010) and, most recently, as the illustrator of Mem Fox's Yoo-Hoo, Lady Bug (Beach Lane, 2013).

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY

Author Hometown: Gothenburg, Sweden

After establishing a successful illustration and teaching career in Stockholm, Laura moved to New York City, where she quickly found work with high-end department stores, magazines, and design firms, including The Museum of Modern Art, Bergdorf Goodman, The New Yorker, and Dwell. Her first children's book was published in 2001, and many more have followed. For MoMA's collaboration with Chronicle Books, Laura has designed Art While You Eat placemats and the Play Town cityscape set. Laura's vibrant, modern style has earned her many awards and international acclaim. Laura lives with her husband and daughter in a 100-year old brownstone in Brooklyn, NY. Visit her at www.lauraljungkvist.com.

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ISBN 9780670060498 9780670012268 9780670063345 9781416991380 ISBN 978-0-7636-7127-3 9780316129251 9780811879538 9780811877152

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A New Home for the Rabbit Family Steve Light

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978-1-57687-752-4 $19.95/$19.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Rabbits BISAC 2: Juvenile Fiction - Lifestyles (Country Life) BISAC 3: Juvenile Fiction - Family - New Baby Page Count: 16 Trim Size: 8 x 7 Carton Count: 48 Illustrations: GATEFOLDS AND DIECUTS Age: 4-8 years Grade: Preschool - 3

Marketing and Publicity Print: Austin Family, Bay Area Parent, BookPage, Chicago Parent, Colorado Parent, Family Fun, Family Circle, The Horn Book Magazine, School Library Journal, Los Angeles Times, Metro Parent Magazine, Parenting, Publishers Weekly, New York Magazine: Kids, Storyworks, Time Out New York, Today's Parent Online: On Parenting, On Our Minds, New York Times: Motherlode, Huffington Post Parents, On Our Minds, The Life of Dad, mommy/daddy bloggers, design blogs that approach illustration from an innovative angle. -Have children take pictures of their homes and write below the photograph what home means to them. Tweet out a different photograph each day to lead up to the launch of the book. Write the city and state to show the versatility of what "home" means to different children. -Boosted Twitter and Facebook posts. -Paid posts and giveaways on popular mommy/daddy blogs.

This saga of a swiftly increasing family of rabbits in search of a new place to call their own, rendered in exquisitely detailed artwork featuring cut-outs and gatefolds, is a perfect book for small children whose families are moving to a new home. Mr. and Mrs. Rabbit are having baby bunnies, and their burrow-for-two is just too small to accomodate a growing family. Time to call the forest real estate agent! As anyone searching for a new home must, the Rabbits look at a lot of different places, each one appealing in its own way, but none of them quite is right! Will they find the perfect new home to call their own? A single, black brushstroke that runs through the entire book provides a line that can be traced by little fingers from page to page, and anchors the detailed pen-and-ink style that Steve uses to show the forest homes and the creatures who currently inhabit them--the visible above-ground part of each burrow appears above the line, and the underground portion shows below the line. In addition, circular die cuts in each page allow a peek into the next burrow. With gorgeous artwork and exquisite production, this lovely little volume makes a fine gift for any new homeowner, and particularly for those with small children. according to the US Census Bureau, around 40 million Americans move house each year--and growing families account for a significant percentage of the numbers, as they outgrow their spaces preschoolers and elementary-school age kids often feel significant anxiety about moving house; this book helps them anticipate the change with positive feelings

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: New York, NY

Steve Light is the author of many best-selling children's books, including the Vehicles Go! series (Trucks Go!, Trains Go!, Diggers Go!, Planes Go! and Boats Go!, all from Chronicle) and Have You Seen My Dragon? (Candlewick, 2014.) Steve is a preschool teacher and professional storyteller who lives with his wife in New York City.

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The Night Our Parents Went Out Katie Goodman and Soren Kisiel

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978-1-57687-747-0 $16.95/$16.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Fiction - Family - General BISAC 2: Juvenile Fiction - Family - Parents BISAC 3: Juvenile Fiction - Imagination & Play Page Count: 32 Trim Size: 9 x 10 Carton Count: 12 Illustrations: COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT Y Age: 3-7 years Grade: Preschool - 2

Marketing and Publicity Print: Austin Family, Bay Area Parent, BookPage, Chicago Parent, Colorado Parent, Family Fun, Family Circle, The Horn Book Magazine, School Library Journal, Los Angeles Times, Metro Parent Magazine, Parenting, Publishers Weekly, New York Magazine: Kids, Storyworks, Time Out New York, Today's Parent. Online: On Parenting, A Child Grows in Brooklyn, On Our Minds, New York Times: Motherlode, SheKnows.com, Huffington Post Parents, Your Mommy Minute, The Life of Dad, Team Mom, On Parenting, On Our Minds, Mutterings of a Mindless Mommy, Motherlode, Moms Miami, MommyCoddle, MOMania, Omamas, Motherlode, Moms Miami, MommyCoddle, MOMania, Cool Mom Picks, Park Slope Parents, other mommy/daddy blogs. -Social media campaign based around what children would do if their parents went out. Campaign can be called "Kids Gone Wild." On the flip side: have parents voice the funniest things they would do if their children went away. Campaign would be called "To Grandma's House They Go." -Katie and Soren to promote at comedy festivals and theatrical appearances. -Boosted Facebook and Twitter posts to promote book.

A rollicking, absurdly funny tale that parents who need a night out can read aloud to reassure anxious little ones that they are indeed coming home! What do mom and dad actually do on "date night?" In this picture book, two children who stay at home with a sitter when their parents go out for for an evening imagine a series of increasingly wild adventures that befall mom and dad during the course of date night. The babysitter plays along, while reassuring them that their parents are quite capable of handling a night out--even one that includes runaway hot air balloons, alien abduction, and a daring rescue that requires using Mom's high heels as climbing crampons. (And to think they claimed to just be going out for dinner and a movie!)

animation-inspired illustrations show vividly the perils that befall the unsuspecting parents, alternating with spreads that reveal the parents' resourceful responses (turns out they are pretty capable characters, a combination of MacGyver, Martha Stewart, and the parents from Spy Kids) the only picture book on the market to help parents reassure small kids that a night out is nothing to worry about--parents can read it to kids in advance to prepare them

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY and Bozeman, MT Illustrator Residence: Los Angeles, CA

Katie Goodman and Soren Kisiel, a wife-husband team, are the creators, writers, and directors of the comedy troupe Broad Comedy. They are also the co-founders of the Equinox Theatre Company, they run a summer theater camp for kids in Montana, and they do other co-things that led to co-parenting in recent years. Katie and Soren been nominated for the MacArthur Foundation Genius Award for their work in theatre. Their popular YouTube video, Sh*t Park Slope Parents Say, is a gently satirical take on modern parenting in Brooklyn. In addition to Broad Comedy, Katie has written for O, The Oprah Magazine and is the author of Improvisation For The Spirit: Live A Creative, Spontaneous, and Courageous Life Using the Tools of Improv Comedy. She is a nationally touring public speaker and leads retreats under the title "Improvisation For The Spirit." Soren is also an internationally touring improv comedian and an award-winning playwright. Cat-Tuong Bui is an illustrator, character designer, and story artist whose clients have included Cartoon Network and Hallmark. Cat lives in Los Angeles, CA. This is her first book.

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One Robot Lost His Head: Counting with Robots Marc Rosenthal Robots are perennial kid-favorites. In this series, acclaimed illustrator Marc Rosenthal's vividly colored, retro-futuristic robots encourage kids age 2 to 5 to lift the flaps and learn all about basic concepts. One Robot Lost His Head follows the travails of a slightly clumsy robot who can't quite keep track of his own head, and the smart robot pals who help him find it. A gatefold on each spread opens to reveal a visual punch line that teaches kids basic number skills while making them laugh. Each number is presented as a bold numeral, with a matching number of robots shown on the spread.The robots, though not human, are nevertheless full of charm, and their antics, captured perfectly in Marc Rosenthal's colorful, funny illustrations, are sure to crack up toddlers and preschool-age kids.

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Printed on sturdy, thick paper, these titles can stand up to the challenge of little hands and repeated readings Marc's illustrations can be seen regularly in The New Yorker, Time, Forbes, Fortune, The Atlantic, The New York Times, Boston Globe, and The Washington Post; his previous children's books have been described by The New York Times Book Review as "hugely appealing."

Series Overview Artist Marc Rosenthal's new series of interactive concept books introduces a group of friendly, colorful, retro-futuristic robots that demonstrate counting, opposites, shapes, and colors through lift-the-flap gatefolds that transform each illustration in a kid-pleasing way.

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Berkshires, MA

Author Hometown: New York, NY

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Only Fish Fall From the Sky Leif Parsons

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Marketing and Publicity Magazines: Austin Family, Bay Area Parent, BookPage, Carolina Parent, Chicago Parent, Colorado Parent, Connecticut Parent, FamilyFun, Kirkus Reviews, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Metro Parent Magazine, Miami Herald, Kidsday, Publishers Weekly, San Francisco Chronicle, Scholastic Parent and Child Mag, School Library Journal, Storyworks, Horn Book Magazine, The Parent Guide, Time for Kids, Today's Parent, Washington Family Magazine Online: The Middle Lane, ShelfTalker, Parents Blog, On Parenting, On Our Minds, Parenting in Progress, On Parenting, On Our Minds, Your Mommy Minute, Wet Behind the Ears, TODAYMoms, The MotherLoad, The Moms Blog, The Debroff Debrief, Team Mom, Sweetney, Omamas, Mutterings of a Mindless Mommy, Motherlode, MommyBlogExpert, Mommy PR, MOMania, MommyCoddle, MommyBlogExpert, illustration blogs and magazines that accept children's art -Social Media: We use graphics to show different objects falling from the sky every week. The magnitude gets increasingly ridiculous and intriguing for those following. -Boosted Facebook ads and Twitter posts closer to the pub date -Advertisement in Publishers Weekly and progressive illustration magazine to galvanize interest

A dreamworld where it rains fish instead of water, people dance through dinner, and children sleep with tigers--welcome to the imagination of author/artist Leif Parsons, whose detailed dreamscapes make ONLY FISH FALL FROM THE SKY a charming bedtime book for preschoolers and begining readers. A boy wakes from a marvelous dream to find the world is not quite as he left it--raindrops are falling from the sky, instead of fish, when everyone knows that only fish fall from the sky! But is he asleep or awake? Kids can decide for themselves which world they prefer as they pore over the imaginative dreamscapes of author/illustrator Leif Parson's delightful alternate world. Movement infuses every inch of Parsons' elaborate illustrations, enticing young readers to linger over each spread to discover such kid-friendly surprises as kangaroos jumping double-dutch, a giant nose poking out of a city window, or a squirrel taking meticulous notes.

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY

Author Hometown: Toronto, ON

Leif Parsons is an award-winning illustrator and artist whose work appears regularly in publications including The New York Times, The New Yorker, Harper's, The Boston Globe, and The Atlantic. Leif's work has also been featured online at Booooom, It's Nice That, Design Arts Daily, and Book By Its Cover. MoMA acquired his artist's book, Negative, for its permanent collection, and his drawings and sculptures have been shown at many galleries on both coasts, and in Canada. His work was recently selected by Hyperallergic as one of the standouts of Bushwick's 2014 Open Studios. Leif lives in Brooklyn, NY. See more of his work at www.leifparsons.com.

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This One, That One Frann Preston-Gannon A companion to the best-selling Hot Dog, Cold Dog, Frann Preston-Gannon's new lap-sized boardbook, This One, That One explores the idea of "this" and "that" through the antics of adorable owls. Wide-eyed and plump, Frann's colorful little owls cavort happily through these pages--sloshing through the mud in a pair of rainboots ("This one's dirty") or nose-to-nose with a rubber ducky in a sudsy tub ("That one's clean"), they embody simple opposites that kids will immediately appreciate. A surprise ending adds to the read-aloud fun.

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Marketing and Publicity Magazines: Austin Family, Bay Area Parent, BookPage, Carolina Parent, Chicago Parent, Colorado Parent, Connecticut Parent, FamilyFun, Kirkus Reviews, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Metro Parent Magazine, Miami Herald, Kidsday, Publishers Weekly, San Francisco Chronicle, Scholastic Parent and Child Mag, School Library Journal, Storyworks, Horn Book Magazine, The Parent Guide, Time for Kids, Today's Parent, Washington Family Magazine Online: The Middle Lane, ShelfTalker, Parents Blog, On Parenting, On Our Minds, Parenting in Progress, On Parenting, Your Mommy Minute, Wet Behind the Ears, TODAYMoms, The MotherLoad, The Moms Blog, The Debroff Debrief, Team Mom, Sweetney, Omamas, Mutterings of a Mindless Mommy, Motherlode, MommyBlogExpert, Mommy PR, MOMania, MommyCoddle, MommyBlogExpert, illustration conscious blogs Social Media: Campaign revolved around the humor in opposites (ie. a very short kid next to a very tall parent, an extreme smile and a goofy frown, etc.) -Boosted Facebook and Twitter posts closer to pub date -Advertisements in Publishers Weekly, popular parent blogs/magazines, and design conscious magazines that feature children's content

In addition to the irresistibly cute owls, each spread includes other funny things for kids to spot, from "hidden" treats to a sneaky snail Rhyming text makes this a great read-aloud Story closes with a birthday party scene for all the owls

"Preston-Gannon's simple words will have children reading along in no time. The instant I started to read the story to my son I started to do it with a sing-song rhythm and continue to do so every time I read it. The simple text and rhyming will instantly draw your child in and have them wanting you to read it over and over again!" - Pawing Through Books: http://www.pawingthroughbooks.com/2014/06/hot-dog-cold-dog-by-frann-preston.html "This larger format board book is a bright and bold delight. Each spread shows a dog but simple opposites (new dog, old dog) become increasingly surprising and more inventive with each turn of the page." - Books For Keeps: http://booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/206/childrens-books/reviews/hot-dog-cold-dog

About the Author/Illustrator Frann Preston-Gannon is a London-based illustrator and author (and former bookseller), whose books include the bestselling Hot Dog, Cold Dog (POW! 2013) and How to Lose a Lemur (Sterling, 2013). Her varied clients have included The Sunday Times and Burt's Bees. Her first book, The Journey Home, was published in October 2011 and was shortlisted for four separate book awards including the Waterstone's Children's Prize. Frann was the UK's first ever Sendak Fellowship recipient, which sent her to work in residence with Maurice Sendak on his estate in Connecticut before his death in 2012. Visit her website, www.frann.co.uk.

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Chris Barton An ironic yet informative alphabet that defines the most important gaming terms that everyone needs to know, Attack! Boss! Cheat Code! A Gamer's ABC is the ultimate crossover gift for our age, a book that can actually bring together video game-obsessed kids and their often perplexed parents. If you can decipher the following sentence, you don't need this book:

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978-1-57687-701-2 $14.95/$14.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Nonfiction - Games & Activities Video & Electronic Games BISAC 2: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - Alphabet BISAC 3: Juvenile Nonfiction - Computers Entertainment & Games Page Count: 32 Trim Size: 8 x 8 Carton Count: 12 Age: 8-12 years Grade: Grades 3-7

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"This open beta game is in third-person but first-person is unlockable if you know the cheat code or install your own mod, but either way, for the best attack on the boss on this level, try to grab that power-up!" Almost any 9-year old could translate for you but if you don't have access to one, try this book instead. Brilliantly colorful illustrations by video game artist Joey Spiotto vividly embody the terminology of video games, bringing the world of video games to life Lucid definitions make terms clear and understandable, even for non-players Presented as an alphabet, Attack! Boss! Cheat Code! is also an entertaining visual history and glossary of gaming, providing a solid understanding of terms that have made their way into everyday language, from "RPG" to "mod"

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Austin, TX Illustrator Residence: Los Angeles, CA

Chris Barton is the acclaimed author of SHARK VS. TRAIN (Little, Brown), FALSE IDENTITIES (Dial), and THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS (Charlesbridge), both of which received three starred reviews and made three major publishing best-of-the-year lists plus receiving many additional notices; in addition, SHARK VS. TRAIN was a NYT bestseller and THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS received a Sibert Honor. Chris lives in Austin, TX. Joey "Joe-bot" Spiotto is an illustrator from southern California. Joe has worked on film and video-game projects with Warner Bros., Electronic Arts, Telltale Games, Gazillion, and many more. His tee-shirts sell on Teefury.com, and his work is shown t the high-profile Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles, CA.

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Counting on Letters

A totoZ Z26 and 1 to Everything 26 From A1 and In Between

Mark Gonyea

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Marketing and Publicity outreach to parenting publications, online and print, and to mommy and daddy bloggers and children's book bloggers design and art publications online and in print cross-promotion with author's website and blog at markgonyea.com; author is also active on FB and Twitter outreach to librarians through SLJ

An alliterative romp through the alphabet that combines letters with numbers for a double-whammy of educational fun. This colorful alphabet and counting book is an exciting introduction to letter and numbers for young children who are just beginning to recognize letters and numbers. Lots of elements combine to emphasize learning but in such a clever, fun-to-look-at way that readers won't even realize they are learning as they go. Each letter is presented in a strongly contrasting color scheme that combines one saturated hue with white for a bold look. Bold graphics create a sense of movement Each letter is accompanied by a number, which is shown in numeral form Children can count the number of letters, reinforcing both the alphabetic and numeric learning

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Burlington, VT

Mark Gonyea is the author of several books for children, including A Book About Design, A Book About Color, and most recently, The Spooky Box (all from Henry Holt), as well as the web comic series Mr. Oblivious. His recent successful Kickstarter campaign for a graphic counting poster called One to One Hundred more than met its mark. Mark spent the better portion of his early life watching tv, going to movies, and playing video games, little realizing this was to be the essential ground work for a successful career in cartooning and graphic design. Mark lives in Burlington, Vermont.

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CARMELO PIAZZA

Crazy for Science with Carmelo the Science Fellow

CRAZY SCIENCE

FOR

A hands-on science book packed with fun experiments from rockstar science educator Carmelo the Science Fellow! Designed to encourage kids' natural love of science from an early age, this book promotes scientific observation, exploration, and analysis in a way that little kids can get excited about--through do-it-yourself experiments! Each chapter introduces a different branch of science, including biology, chemistry, and physics through kid-friendly experiments--all of which are linked to science curriculum requirements for grades K through 3.

WITH

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CARMELO

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Carmelo Piazza with James Buckley

CRAZY SCIENCE

THE

SCIENCE

CARMELO PIAZZA

FELLOW

51995

and JAMES BUCKLEY, JR. Illustrated by CHAD GERAN

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Each experiment includes an introductory question, complete materials list, step-by-step instructions, and Carmelo's characteristic kid-tested jokes--and is accompanied by full-color photos Experiments utilize common materials typically found around the house A little bit of help from a grown-up is recommended, and encourages family science time

"With his exuberant personality, emphasizing humor above all, Mr. Piazza has earned the reputation as the archetypal cool teacher among the younger set."--The New York Times "Since getting tons of buzz for his goofball approach to science, Boerum Hill resident Carmelo Piazza has seen demand for his summer camps, kids' classes and birthday parties soar."--Time Out Kids NY

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY

Carmelo "the Science Fellow" Piazza has been teaching science for more than 16 years, and has become locally famous for his signature high-energy, funny, charismatic style. Carmelo's afterschool and summer camp programs are so popular that parents line up overnight in frigid February temperatures to ensure their little ones a spot! In 2013, Carmelo opened New York City's first Preschool of Science in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn--the 2014 class is already full. Carmelo's series of science experiment videos are popular on YouTube, and he is developing a television show. Carmelo has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's in environmental science. Jim Buckley is the author of more than 25 books for kids, and has contributed hundreds of articles to dozens of national magazines. Formerly editor of two national children's magazines, Jim was also senior editor with NFL Publishing and editorial projects manager for Sports Illustrated. Jim lives in San Diego, CA.

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ERROR

TEST IT

testing to find out Now comes the fun part: a question. Is you do in science Scientists always start with what happens. The tests to know more book, there are this In nts. there something you want rime are expe in your home, can do on your own about? Are there things lots of experiments you can l that you are e your favorite grown-up neighborhood, or schoo mayb , (okay that you are d your house. curious about? Anything help) using stuff from aroun byct to think of following each one stepout, interested in is a good subje them Try no , there are Sometimes you’ll questions about. Remember step to see what happens. won’t you ask. to times wrong questions have guessed right, some out what is true have. That’s okay! Finding And, sometimes, MAKE A PREDICTION is what makes it science. s lead to huge leaps in result ected unexp else, put your brain Before you do anything knowledge! your question. to work. Just think about anything up—just Don’t try anything or look GET YOUR RESULTS THINK the answer think. Now, what do you what you already observations. What did your to your question is? Use down Write is t happen—this Did it show you know to guess what migh your experiment show? just a is which , iction pred than you were a called making a whole different answer Scientists do this all your question, your down Write ? fancy word for a guess. cting g (or right) . . . expe wron t aren’ s—now you have ses result Gues your the time. predictions, and g (or right!). until you prove them wron a scientific journal!

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SCIENCE!

Here are five awesome space shuttle facts: — Columbia was the first space shuttle. It lifted off—and returned!—in 1981. —The space shuttle was 122 feet (36.6 m) long—as long as three full school buses!

Your challenge today is to expe rience gravity by sending your own space shuttle to Earth—safely! Since the space shuttle can’t ﬁt into your kitchen, let’s use an egg instead. CAN YOU HELP IT LAND WITHOUT GETTING CRACKED?

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Y! YES WAY ! After it lan ded, the space shuttle wa s going so fast that brakes alo ne would not stop it. The sh uttle shot out huge parachutes from the back. They helpe d the spee ding shuttle rol l to a safe stop.

Now, can you think up a few of

PREDICTION

your own?

Y YOU, ME, AND BIOLOG

Fartology Archeology Futurology Boogerology your -ology word goes here your -ology word goes here

IN THIS CHAPTER:

Y YOU, ME, AND BIOLOG

words simple act of reading these to fill 100 involves enough science dig those books! Let’s get ready to

and life, we really want to try e keep it this way. Let’s becom of Earth’s biologists, and study some

DEFINITION

Geology

biology is packed with amazing things. In fact, the

Build your cont raption and see what happens when you DROP THE EGG FROM A CHAIR OR A TAB LE or even from the top of a jungle gym at the playgrou nd! How did gravity affect your contraption? Wha your egg to fall t caused more slowly or quickly to the ground? Did padd ing help to prot ect it?

Remember, scie nce is about trial and error. IF YOU CRACKS, DO NOT R EGG GIVE UP. Learn from your mistakes design a different , and device.

Ecology

making whiff, getting gooey, and s (“It’s bread turn amazing color aliiive!”). The world of

Think: How can you protect your hard boiled shuttle, er ... egg, as it experienc es gravity? Using only paper towels, pape r, tape, scissors, string, and other hous ehold materials, CREATE A CONTRAPTIO N TO PROTECT THE EGG. Can your contrapt ion make the egg fall more slowly? Doe sa slower fall save the egg? Would padd ing help protect it from the impact whe n it hits the ground?

ancient LOGY is from The word BIO means life and Greek. “Bio”ans “the study of.” me “ology” words? Here are Do you know any other “ology” I made up)— some of my favorites (and a few “-ology” can you guess what subjects these ones are which know you Do words are about? you were right. real? Look them up to find out if

IMPRESS YOUR PARENTS

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” —Albert Einstein, a really famous scientist

—On Earth, the space shuttle rode piggyback on a converted 747 airplane!

WORD

s Earth the Do you know what make rse? We have coolest planet in the unive only planet life! As of now, Earth is the things. that we know of that has living on planet Earth, Not only do we have life means we we have biodiversity. That , animals, and have a lot of different plants habitat at other species in a particular stand why a particular time. To under we have to biodiversity is important, t think like biologists. If plane Earth is the only planet with

STEP

—One shuttle equals more than 13 elephants—in weight!

Bubbleology

living things. Biology is the study of all includes That includes you! It also bacteria that animals, plants, and tiny not include make you sneeze. It does s. In these cars, Wiffle balls, or house about living experiments, we’ll learn tiny worms, beings by checking out a big digging into your nose, taking

—Atlantis made the final space shuttle flight in 2011.

Chapter 2

STEP

Your eg g made it through safely? EGG-c ellent! EGG-s trordin ary! What a great EG Gsperim ent!

Have you heard the expression “wh at goes up, must com e down”? The reas on that’s true is a forc e called GRAVI TY. Huh? Basically, gra vity is a force that causes stuff to be attracted to othe r stuff! It gives eve rything on plan et Earth weight. Wh at happens if you lift something up, then drop it? I bet you can guess. That’s gravity in action. The big ger and SCIENCE QUESTION: heavier the item , the more weight Can you make a protectiv e device it has. When the space shuttle that stops an egg from brea (very heavy) was king? flying, it needed the push of a rocket to help it leave Earth—it had to escape the pull of gravity. Wh en the space shuttle was landing aga in, it was gravity that was pulling it hom STUFF YOU NEED e to - Hard-boiled egg Earth. Have you ever (or several) won der ed how it got Remember, - Paper towels down safely? And it takes a lot of - Tape broken eggs to - Scissors what happens with make a great - Cardboard something lighter— omelet! Keep - String oh, say, an egg? trying! Let’s find out!

IS!

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Mr. Cool Birdy Jones BIRDY JONEs and tARA D. lynch

The antics of Mr. Cool, who faces down the mean kids at school with confidence, show kids how to deflect bullying with humor and create friendships through kindness--depicted in widly colorful, clever illustrations. Confidence? Mr. Cool has it, and explains that it comes from understanding your own unique assets--and being able to bring that confidence with you when bullies get in your face. Tripped by much bigger kids, Mr. Cool turns his fall into impressive breakdance moves; bugged on account of his brains, Mr. Cool offers math help to his critic--and ends up with a new friend.

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Tackling a topic much in the news today--bullying--from a kid's point of view, this lively picture book reveals tactics for turning around tricky situations, offering lessons any kid can adapt to their own experiences. Provides ideas for pushing back against aggressive kids without being preachy or overly earnest Lively prose and edgy, vibrant illustrations make it fun to read, letting the lesson be subtle

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Atlanta, GA Illustrator Residence: Chicago, IL

Author Hometown: North Carolina

Birdy Jones is video producer at Mother Nature Network (MNN). She studied writing and sketch comedy at The Second City in Chicago, and while attending the Illinois Institute of Art, she taught art to underserved kids. Inspired by these experiences and the example of her nephew, diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, whose good humor in the face of adversity never fails, she created Mr. Cool. Birdy is an active member of the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Birdy co--authored and self--published a Harry Potter---themed parody, The Unofficial Harry Potter InsultsHandbook: 101 Comebacks for the Slytherin in Your Life, which has sold almost 5,000 copies. She lives in Atlanta, GA. Tara D. Lynch is an illustrator and founder of HOTBOX, a mobile art gallery that showcases work from Chicago's contemporary and public art scene. Tara graduated from the Illinois Institute of Art, and has worked in advertising and graphic design, where her clients included Nike, AT&T, and Kellogg. She lives in Chicago.

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Oh, Baby! Chad Geran An almost too-cute collection of baby expressions with just the right touch of subversive humor. A round, chunky boardbook that features adorable illustrations of wide-eyed infants doing baby stuff--crawling, reaching, rolling--which is exactly what babies like to look at. Oh, Baby! has a unique circular boardbook format that is ideal for tiny hands Comprising 8 chunky leaves (i.e., 16 pages) this little book is a perfect gift for new parents Chad's charming babies, with their enormous round eyes and expressive faces, are sure to enchant both baby and parent

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Chad Geran is an illustrator and designer who creates branding and visual identities, greeting cards, web design, animation, and a variety of advertising in a diverse range of media. Chad lives in Regina, Saskatchewan, with his wife and two kids.

BISAC 1: Juvenile Fiction - Family - New Baby BISAC 2: Juvenile Fiction - Imagination & Play BISAC 3: Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Senses & Sensation Page Count: 16 Trim Size: 5 x 5 Carton Count: 48 Age: 0-3 years Grade: Up to Preschool

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Author Residence: Regina, Saskatchewan

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Patchwork Finds Goes A Under Patchwork QuietCover Place

Join Patchwork, whose first adventure, Patchwork

Helps a Friend, introduced the intrepid little stuffed bear

and his many animal friends, on his second adventure, Patchwork Goes Under

Cover. In this charming bedtime tale, Patchwork is inspired by his sleepy bear friends to find a just-right spot to lay his own head. He pays visits to a menagerie of pals, including Penguin, Whale,

Jacqueline Schmidt

Honeybee, and Hedgehog to learn where and when

all these animals sleep. In the process, Patchwork discovers the perfect place to go when he finds himself growing sleepy.

The second book in Jacqueline Schmidt's delightful Patchwork series finds the resourceful little bear seeking a quiet spot to rest--after all it's wintertime, and that is when all good bears hibernate. As he searches for a quiet, safe place to sleep, Patchwork encounters a host of other animals looking for their own safe and restful places--flying creatures such as birds and butterflies, wintry penguin friends, and big, wild bears.

Jacqueline Schmidt’s richly colorful, charmingly detailed illustrations are complemented by a

delightful read-aloud story, making Patchwork

Goes Under Cover a bedtime story sure to be read over and over.

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Each spread is a visual celebration, with Jacqueline's distinctive, gorgeous collages depicting whimsical creatures using fantastical imagery, rich colors, and pleasing patterns. Bedtime books are beloved by parents for easing offspring off to sleep Jacqueline's lilting prose and dreamy scenes lull children into their own restful states The exquisitely detailed collages encourage repeated readings, night after night, to create an expectation of sleep that is ideal for successful sleep training

"Schmidt's collage-like imagery makes this a great book to read to toddlers and preschoolers together--while the older one completes the rhyming sentences, the younger one can point to the random fruit, objects and animals that sneak up in each scene."--Brooklyn Based

Series Overview The Patchwork Adventures feature the whimsical escapades of a kind and resourceful little patchwork bear whose good nature, taste for travel, and do-it-yourself talents have earned fans around the globe.

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY

Jacqueline Schmidt is the illustrator behind Screech Owl Design; her immediately recognizable style has made her whimsical depictions of natural and urban imagery (birds on bicycles is a recurring motif) popular as stationery, prints, and textiles at retailers such as Anthropologie, Papyrus, and more. She has an MFA in creative arts therapy and early childhood development and is the former creative director for Moomah. Jacqueline grew up in New York City, and now makes her home in Brooklyn, NY with her beloved husband, son, and cat. See Jacqueline's stationery line and list of retailers at http://screechowldesign.com.

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Patchwork’s a hodgepodge,

When it’s cold outside,

part stuffing, part bear;

he wears a snowsuit made of hair.

“Hey, Whale!” says Patchwork, “When do you sleep?” “I snooze while I swim, but never down deep.”

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“Farm friends keep busy,

“So we sleep standing up,

there’s so much to do.”

now what about you?”

Steampunk Alphabet City

Manuel Sumberac

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978-1-57687-703-6 $16.95/$16.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Fiction - Steampunk BISAC 2: Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Alphabet BISAC 3: Juvenile Fiction - Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic Page Count: 56 Trim Size: 9 x 9 Carton Count: 12 Age: 8-12 years Grade: Grades 3-7

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An alphabetical journey through a richly colorful and detailed steampunk world, perfect for geeky parents to introduce the alphabet to young readers. Steampunk, with its odd but irresistible combination of Victorian-era style and futuristic sensibility, comes to children's books with this alphabet. Lushly textured paintings and rhyming text illustrate each letter of the alphabet, inviting the reader on a voyage through a quirky steampunk fantasy world, where things are not quite what one might expect. Kids will love the imaginative depictions of the machines and objects that exemplify each letter, while older steampunk fans (from tweens to parents) will enjoy poring over these gorgeous retro-futuristic illlustrations--and you will find no simpering A is for Apple in this world.

though it began as a sub-genre of science fiction, steampunk has quickly crossed cultural categories to become a popular theme in fashion, design, film, music, and even food and drink no less an authority than IBM's Social Sentiment Index, which analysed more than half a million public posts on message boards, blogs, social media sites, and websites, predicted in late 2013 that steampunk will build to a peak trend over the next 2 years

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Zagreb, Croatia

Manuel Sumberac is an animator and illustrator whose films and music videos have won numerous awards. Manuel has illustrated several picture books, including Steampunk Poe and Steampunk Frankenstein (Running Press.) He lives in Croatia.

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Today I'm Going to Wear . . . Dan Stiles The perfect book for anyone who has ever asked a small child, "What are you going to wear today?" It's time to get dressed, and for this little girl, the possibilities are endless! Should she wear her sequin top, a cowboy hat with polka dots, a coat that hasn't fit in years and bunny muffs upon her ears? Perhaps all at once?

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Marketing and Publicity Print: Scholastic, Family Fun, Family Circle, Parenting, Kiwi, New York Magazine: Kids, Time Out New York. Online: Inhabitots, CoolMomPicks, Disign for Minikind, Goop, LilSugar, Babble.com, A Child Grows in Brooklyn, Apartment Therapy Family, HuffPo Kids, Today Moms, Grained It, Print and Pattern. PNBA author appearance

An equally amusing follow-up to Dan Stiles' first book, Put On Your Shoes!, this one chronicles the challenges of getting dressed Resonates with all parents when they inevitably discover that their kids have their own fierce, funny personalities Bright, bold illustrations in Dan's signature retro style keep kids turning pages

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Portland, OR

Dan Stiles is the author of Put On Your Shoes! (POW!, 2013) and Baby's First Book Blocks (POW! 2014). A Portland-based artist whose boldly graphic style has made his work instantly recognizable, Dan is known best for his work with musicians, for whom he has created hundreds of posters and CD covers. His work has garnered numerous awards, is regularly featured in national gallery exhibitions, and has been reproduced in a wide variety of books and magazines, including Dwell Magazine, Apartment Therapy, Graphis, Print, Step, and GQ and for clients like AT&T, MTV, Nickelodeon, Land of Nod, Nike, and X Games. He draws from a broad swath of influences including classic skateboard graphics, album covers, modern art, Japanese design, old comic books, and vintage packaging.

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Today Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to wear a yellow ribbon in my hair.

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1 to 20, Animals Aplenty Katie Viggers The new book from Katie Viggers, author of Almost an Animal Alphabet, teaches kids to count from 1 to 20 as they meet a menagerie of amusing creatures.

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978-1-57687-680-0 $17.95/$17.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - Counting BISAC 2: Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - General BISAC 3: Juvenile Nonfiction - Humor - General Page Count: 48 Trim Size: 8-3/4 x 8-3/4 Carton Count: 40 Illustrations: ILLUSTRATED THROUGHOUT Age: 3-7 years Grade: Preschool - 2

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At once fun to read and educational, 1 to 20 shows each number both numerically and as a quantity, which is the key to teaching children not only to count but also the building blocks of mathematical skills. Each number is depicted in animals, so kids learn the number and also instantly see how many. All this education is disguised by Katie's adorable, detailed creatures, who romp through the numbers with unexpected and frequently silly props--and it all rhymes! For example, "6 baboons with 6 balloons" shows a selection of 6 different baboons, each with a different colored balloon. Later, "12 raccoons with the baboons' balloons" invites kids to practice both 6 and 12. by depicting numerals, each spread teaches children to recognize numbers

by showing groups, the images and text work together to help children understand quantities--and the endpapers show the quantities again for extra practice by showing numbers and quantity together, the book teaches the essential skills of fast number and quantity recognition plus, rhyming text and wordplay make it fun to read aloud, as well as to look at

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Nottingham, England

Katie Viggers is a children's book illustrator and mono print artist. All of the animals pictured in her work start off as black and white mono prints, then undergo a transformation to add color, depth, and texture. She loves to create child-friendly illustrations that are both funny and sophisticated. Her first book, Almost an Animal Alphabet, was published by POW! in 2013.

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Baby's First Book Blocks Boxed Set

Dan Stiles Book Blocks are chunky little board books that are shaped like blocks, the perfect first books for babies! Featuring high-contrast colors, eye-catching shapes, and colorful patterns (incorporating the latest scientific research about vision development), these mini books are designed to entice infants to focus and develop their visual acuity. Four little block-shaped mini books, each measuring 2-3/8 x 2-3/8 inches, comprise this adorable set:

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978-1-57687-684-8 $16.95/$16.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - Colors BISAC 2: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - Size & Shape BISAC 3: Juvenile Nonfiction - Activity Books Page Count: 22 Trim Size: 9-1/2 x 2-1/2 Carton Count: 30 Format Description: 4 BOARD BOOKS IN A BOX Illustrations: ILLUSTRATED THROUGHOUT Age: 0-3 years Grade: Up to Preschool

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Book 1: Black and White--simple but interesting shapes moving into more complex shapes and patterns Book 2: Red, Blue, and Yellow--introduces primary colors and slightly more complex shapes, moving into real patterns with multiple colors Book 3: Color and Pattern--secondary colors and more complex patterns Book 4: Visual Excitement--subtle shades and complicated patterns

Instructions on the box explain how to use the books to help your baby's visual development. The set of 4 books is presented in a slim box, 9-1/2 x 2-3/8 x 2, with an acetate window that reveals the book blocks inside. Studies show that during the first year of life, babies' visual skills develop dramatically. While a month-old infant will prefer sharply defined, black and white edges and patterns, by 4 months of age, most babies can distinguish even subtle shades and respond to repeating patterns. These little books provide a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to interact with baby. Just a few minutes a day of looking at and tracking shapes and colors helps babies to develop good visual acuity. Designed by Dan Stiles, who is known for his appealing use of color and pattern, these bloox make a great toy that will continue to be fun to play with long after babies have learned to see as well as adults.

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Portland, Oregon

Dan Stiles combines illustration and design in his award-winning visual work. Over the past 15 years Dan has collaborated with everyone from indie bands to major corporations in creating identities, custom packaging, and limited edition collectable art and merchandise. Dan is perhaps best known for his poster art, having worked with

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Big Whoop! Maxine Lee Mr. Fox is bored, and he refuses to be impressed--his response to every attempt to attract his attention? "Big whoop." His friends say "it's not healthy," and go to ever more extreme lengths to get a smile from him in this silly story sure to appeal to fans of Oliver Jeffers.

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Whimsical, brightly colored, detailed illustrations draw readers into this witty tale about the efforts of a squirrel and a rabbit to amuse their eternally underwhelmed, chronically bored pal, Mr. Fox. Driven to absurdly imaginative feats, including walking to the moon on stilts made of cheese and reading 653 books in 27 minutes, they remain "confuzzled" as Mr. Fox responds with never a smile, only the phrase "Big whoop." Will this determined twosome succeed in eliciting a laugh from the frustratingly taciturn fox? Kids will crack up at the increasingly silly lengths the friends go to, while relating to the stubborn, sly resistance of Mr. Fox. Wacky premise and quirky humor that appeals to elementary-school kids Colorful illustrations with funny details draw even reluctant readers into the story Clever celebration of the power of imagination and friendship with a slightly subversive attitude

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Liverpool, England

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Maxine Lee was born in Liverpool, Merseyside, where she still lives with her partner and their two boys. She taught a range of creative subjects before taking a step back to concentrate on her career as an author/illustrator. Her debut children's book, Pi-Rat, will be published in August 2013 by Caterpillar Books in the UK.

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ISBN 9781848573673 ISBN 9780316200639 9780399161032 9781442414037

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Hot Dog, Cold Dog Frann Preston Gannon From award-winning author/illustrator Frann Preston Gannon comes this celebration of wiener dogs (dachshunds) in all their variety--perfect for dog-lovers of every age! Simple rhyming text and boldly graphic, funny illustrations show off the comically lovable proportions of the dachshund, with its short legs and long body, spirited nature, and cheerful temperament. Author Frann Preston Gannon reveals a surprising variety of wiener dog looks and shows kids all the fun these little dogs have as they visit the beach, cavort in the snow, dig in the garden, jump to the ceiling, and even ride a skateboard--all the while giving a lesson in opposites.

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978-1-57687-679-4 $12.95/$12.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Dogs BISAC 2: Juvenile Fiction - Animals - General BISAC 3: Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Opposites Page Count: 20 Carton Count: 18 Illustrations: ILLUSTRATED THROUGHOUT Age: 3-7 years Grade: Preschool - 2

Richly colored, textured illustrations with lots of elements and funny things for kids to spot, from "hidden" bones to muddy footprints Rhyming text makes this a great read-aloud Ends with a bedtime moment, very appealing to parents Dachshunds are extremely popular; in fact, this breed is currently the 9th most popular in the US, according to the American Kennel Club

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: London, England

Frann Preston-Gannon is a UK-based illustrator and author. Her varied clients have included The Sunday Times and Burt's Bees. Her first book, The Journey Home, was published in October 2011 and has so far been shortlisted for four separate book awards including the Waterstone's Children's Prize. She has two other titles currently published in the UK, Dinosaur Farm and How to Lose a Lemur, which are to be published by Sterling in the US. She was the UK's first ever Sendak Fellowship recipient, which sent her to work in residence with Maurice Sendak on his estate in Connecticut before his death in 2012.

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ISBN 9781843652090 9781843652113 ISBN 9781416987031 9781423139836

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U is for Underwear Jesse Levison From artist and printmaker Jesse Levison comes a stylish alphabet for young children featuring simple, vibrant, graphic illustrations and a playful sensibility. Imbuing everyday objects with a sense of wonder, Jesse's bright, bold artwork makes a perfect introduction to the alphabet for young pre-readers. Kid-friendly and fun images will keep toddlers turning the pages of this chunky board book.

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parents can begin to develop literacy in even very young children by exposing them to the letters of the alphabet in this book, simple, fun images that toddlers can relate to are paired with a word in a repetitive format perfect for practicing letters

978-1-57687-690-9 $9.95/$9.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - Alphabet BISAC 2: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - Size & Shape BISAC 3: Juvenile Nonfiction - Humor - General Page Count: 26 Trim Size: 7 x 7 Carton Count: 32 Illustrations: ILLUSTRATED THROUGHOUT Age: 2-5 years Grade: Up to Kindergarten

Marketing and Publicity National review coverage with outreach to print and online media targeting children's book review editors Parent and kids' book blogger outreach with contest and giveaways Design bloggers review outreach; design publication product roundup outreach Educator and librarian outreach, including School Library Journal Author will reach out to Gold Teeth Brooklyn's more than 150 stockists

pictures, play, and the printed word combine to give kids an understanding of the symbolic representation that underlies reading and writing brief sessions of simply looking at images, letters, and words are ideal when first reading to small children the page format makes it easy to help kids trace the letters with a finger, an excellent activity for imprinting little brains for grown-ups, Jesse's retro style and witty simplicity make this a potential cross-over title--or at least a great gift for style-conscious parents

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Author Hometown: Miami, FL

Jesse Levison is an artist and screen-print maker based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. She is the creative force behind Gold Teeth Brooklyn, which makes stationery, prints, and jewelry sold nationwide at chains including Anthropologie, and hundreds of independent stockists, as well as in Canada, the UK, and Australia. Jesse's cards, jewelry, and objects, which render archetypal forms through vibrant, playful design, bring a sense of wonder and renewal to the everyday. Gold Teeth Brooklyn is known for its thoughtful palettes, hand-torn paper, and small batch runs. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Jesse is influenced by the bold colors and tropical landscapes of south Florida while also drawing inspiration from Americana and the northern winters of New York. Her work has been featured on designsponge.com and she maintains an Esty storefront.

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Who Did It?

Boxed set containing Who Sneezed? Who Burped? Who Farted? Who Peed? Who Pooped?

Ohara Hale In the tradition of the classic Everyone Poops, a collection of silly illustrated board books in which animals and insects demonstrate bodily noises and functions to help young kids understand and deal with them in a healthy, courteous, and appropriate way.

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978-1-57687-681-7 $14.95/$14.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - Body BISAC 2: Juvenile Nonfiction - Health - Personal Hygiene BISAC 3: Juvenile Nonfiction - Health - Toilet Training Page Count: 50 Trim Size: 6 x 6 Carton Count: 30 Format Description: 5 BOARD BOOKS IN A SLIPCASE Illustrations: ILLUSTRATED THROUGHOUT Edition Desc: 5 SM BOARD BKS W/10 PAGES EACH Age: 2-5 years Grade: Up to Kindergarten

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Sneezing, burping, farting, pooing, and peeing: basic functions that elicit all kinds of reactions from kids, ranging from hilarity to creativity to withholding--and a variety of reactions from adults, from reluctant amusement to disgust to total parental meltdown. The key to teaching the whole family how to handle these events in a positive way is to be able to talk about them. Ohara's whimsical approach teaches kids 3 simple lessons--what these bodily functions are, why they shouldn't cause undue embarrassment, and how to politely and considerately deal with them. Who Sneezed? covers nasal mucus, nose-picking, and good nostril and hand hygiene Who Burped? reveals the source of these noxious emanations, and explains how to apologize politely Who Farted? gives the lowdown on gaseous releases, and the right way to handle them in public Who Peed? offers advice on peeing in the right place Who Pooed? provides a primer on performing on the potty

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Author Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Ohara Hale is an artist, illustrator, gig-poster maker, children's book author, animator, director, graphic designer, textile/print and fashion designer, comic maker, art director, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumental musician. Born in Hollywood, she spent her youth dodging tornados in Missouri, her formative years in LA, and now calls Montreal home. Ohara's first book, Mr. Pizza's ABC /L'ABC de Monsieur Pizza was published by la courte échelle in Canada.

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Almost An Animal Alphabet Katie Viggers For fans of Bruno Munari's Zoo and Andrew Zuckerman's Creature ABC, Almost an Animal Alphabet is a quirky combination of alphabet and (almost) animal book, introducing young readers to the letters of the alphabet via a collection of appealingly drawn critters. With a gently humorous sensibility and a unique illustrative style that combines mono printing with Photoshop magic, Almost an Animal Alphabet introduces kids to the letters of the alphabet, with a quirky, charming animal illustration each letter--well, almost!

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Alphabet books are perennial sellers, popular with parents and as gifts--this one is distinguished by its simple, elegant style and the quirky emotional appeal of the animals

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There are actually 21 animals, 1 extinct animal, 3 non-animals (for N, U, and X), and 1 imaginary animal (for Y--can you guess? It's a yeti.)

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Katie's art has a textural quality and an artisanal feeling that is enhanced by the matte paper-over-board cover of Almost an Animal Alphabet, making this a great gift for design-obsessed parents and possibly cross-over non-parents who like the art

BISAC 1: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - Alphabet BISAC 2: Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - General BISAC 3: Juvenile Nonfiction - Humor - General Page Count: 56 Trim Size: 8-3/4 x 8-3/4 Carton Count: 30 Illustrations: COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT Age: 3-7 years Grade: Preschool - 2

Katie self-published her book in the UK, where she lives, and it is sold in numerous outlets there, including museum stores, boutiques, and bookstores--in North America it has been available only at the powerHouse Arena, where it has become a perennial seller over the last year

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Nottingham, England

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UK-based illustrator Katie Viggers is an artist whose work combines mono printing with digital enhancing. After receiving her MA in Fine Art, she founded eightbear, Ltd., a design company that produces stationery, prints, mugs, and other products sold throughout the UK. Katie's twin passions for animals and mono printing continue to inform her distinctive style. for She lives in Nottingham, England.

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NERF: Ultimate Blaster Book Nathaniel Marunas

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978-1-57687-641-1 $21.95/$21.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Nonfiction - Toys, Dolls & Puppets BISAC 2: Juvenile Nonfiction - Antiques & Collectibles BISAC 3: Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation Miscellaneous Page Count: 96 Trim Size: 11 x 12 Carton Count: 8 Illustrations: 100+ FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS AND ILLUSTRATIONS Edition Desc: EXCLUSIVE NERF DARTS INCLUDED. Age: 8-12 years Grade: Grades 3-7

Marketing and Publicity National print, radio, and media outreach, including NPR Books (Backseat Book Club), PW, Kirkus, Booklist, School Library Journal, NYT, Washington Post Book World, USA Today, Midwest Book Review Mommy and Daddy-blogger outreach NERF blogger outreach Video trailer featuring blasters Online advertising Cross-promotion with Hasbro/NERF Featured on NERF.com's NERF Nation (Twitter and Facebook), and promotion on NERF's YouTube channel

The first-ever official NERF book, a stunning visual guide to the iconic blasters--from the very first ones ever made to the newest, most technologically advanced blasters! Packed with photos and facts, this comprehensive tour of NERF blasters features a high-energy design, kid-friendly format, and an exclusive set of 6 specially designed (and highly collectible) foam darts incorporated into the cover. This lavishly illustrated book is the ultimate NERF must-have. A hardcover, full-color collector's volume, NERF: The Ultimate Blaster Book presents each blaster in a fully illustrated, detailed spread that provides a complete array of technical specifications (range, capacity, propulsion type, etc.), the story behind the blaster, and callouts explaining its special features. Sidebars offer factoids, activities, and more. In the tradition of the LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary (more than a million copies sold), this is the definitive guide to the iconic NERF blaster, and a book that all NERF fans will want to own.

NERF is the #1 sports toy brand for boys age 8 - 12 and the #1 sports action brand at mass NERF blasters are a $1billion global business, with more than 65 million blasters sold around the world between 2009 and 2011 860 million NERF darts sold in 2011 alone; since 2008, more than 2 billion darts sold--enough to circle the globe 4 times The NERF Nation online community has more than 1,000,000 members

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY

Author Hometown: New York, NY

Nathaniel Marunas is the author of Manga Claus: The Blade of Kringle (YALSA Award) and Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook, Jr.: Gross Edition. He lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and 2 young NERF enthusiasts.

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J O LT E X- 1 TYPE: BARREL-LOADING SINGLE-SHOT BLASTER PROPULSION METHOD: DIRECT PLUNGER CAPACITY: 1 ROUND RATE OF FIRE: 1 DART PER 2-3 SECONDS BARREL

AMMO TYPE: N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS RANGE: 50-60 FEET (15-18M) TACTICAL RAILS: 0 BLASTER LENGTH: 4 INCHES (10CM)

CHAPTER 2

YEAR RELEASED: 2012

LIGHT BLASTERS

TRIGGER

CLASS:

TEXTURED GRIP

PRIMING PLUNGER

SMALL IN SIZE, BUT LARGE IN STATURE!

ERGONOMIC GRIP

>> When the N-Strike Jolt EX-1 was first

Part of the secret to the Jolt model’s reliability and power is its unibody construction: the blaster housing is constructed from a single piece of molded plastic, into which the trigger and plunger mechanisms are inserted.

ORIGINAL JOLT BL A STER

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released in 2011, it became the smallest NERF blaster around and was packaged with two Whistler Darts. Despite its compact size, the Jolt blaster packed a big punch. The new model (introduced in 2012) has an updated color scheme, and is packaged with N-Strike Elite Darts, which increases the blaster’s range. The Jolt blaster—small enough to be concealed in the palm of your hand, in a pocket, or tucked into your tube sock—takes one dart at a time, loaded into the barrel. To prime, pull the plunger at the bottom of the grip; then pull the trigger to fire. Luckily, the Jolt blaster features a trigger guard that will prevent the blaster from accidentally firing when concealed. This mighty mite of the N-Strike line is prized for its surprising force and accuracy.

TACTICAL RAIL

SECRET STRIKE AS-1 TYPE: BARREL-LOADING SINGLE-SHOT BLASTER

TRIGGER BUTTON

PROPULSION METHOD: COMPRESSED AIR CAPACITY: 1 ROUND RATE OF FIRE: 1 DART PER 4-5 SECONDS AMMO TYPE: MICRO DARTS RANGE: 30-40 FEET (9-12M) PRIMING PUMP

TACTICAL RAILS: 0 BLASTER LENGTH: 4.5 INCHES (11.5CM)

Sometimes victory is won thanks to overwhelming force and other times it is won by cunning and stealth. Perhaps the stealthiest light blaster is the Secret Strike AS-1 blaster. The Secret Strike blaster comes with a clip that makes it possible to attach to a belt loop. Uniquely, the Secret Strike blaster has no grip and no tra traditional trigger; instead, there is a thumb-operated button on the top of the blaster that fires the dart. To prime the blaster, pump the small plunger located under the barrel 10 times or less—any more than that and you could damage the seals on the air tank.

TYPE: BARREL-LOADING SINGLE-SHOT BLASTER PROPULSION METHOD: REVERSE-PLUNGER CAPACITY: 1 ROUND RATE OF FIRE: 1 DART PER 2-3 SECONDS AMMO TYPE: N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS RANGE: 40-50 FEET (12-15M) TACTICAL RAILS: 1 BLASTER LENGTH: 4.75 INCHES (12CM)

YEAR RELEASED: 2004

YEAR RELEASED: 2009

The N-Strike AS-1 model is a descendant of the Secret Strike Pocket Blaster, which was first released in a translucent rainbow color scheme.

THREE BARRELS

PRIMING SLIDE

REFLEX IX-1

QUICK BL A ST

>> Sometimes making a strong im-

pression is important, and the clickclack sound of the priming slide on the Reflex IX-1 blaster shows you mean business! One of the smallest blasters, the Reflex IX-1 model was originally released in 2009 in N-Strike yellow and packaged with 3 Sonic Darts. A later version was released in blue, and the current version features the N-Strike Elite blue color scheme and fires NStrike Elite Darts. Although the Reflex IX-1 model is a micro blaster, it has two qualities that set it apart from its tiny peers. First, the action and sound of the slide get it noticed; and after the blaster is primed, the plunger protrudes from the back of the blaster, ready to drive the dart on its way. Second, it sports a tactical rail that makes it possible to beef up this little powerhouse with a scope, light, or other accessory.

An exclusive kit called The Attack Unit came with six IX-1 blasters, three in yellow and three in blue. And the N-Strike Quick Blast Game, released in 2010, was packaged with two Reflex IX-1 blasters, one in yellow and one in blue and also included playing cards as part of the game featuring “heroes” and “robots” and 4 Whistler Darts. Two IX-1 blasters were also included with the Tech Target 2-Player set.

TACTICAL RAIL

TECH TARGET

PRIMING SLIDE

TRIAD EX-3 >>

PRIMING PLUNGER

LIGHT BLASTERS

PROPULSION METHOD: DIRECT-PLUNGER CAPACITY: 1 ROUND RATE OF FIRE: 1 DART PER 2-3 SECONDS AMMO TYPE: MICRO DARTS RANGE: 45-55 FEET (13.5-16.5M)

PROPULSION METHOD: DIRECT-PLUNGER

TYPE: BARREL-LOADING SINGLE-SHOT BLASTER

CAPACITY: 3 ROUNDS

PROPULSION METHOD: REVERSE-PLUNGER

RATE OF FIRE: 1 DART PER SECOND

CAPACITY: 1 ROUND

AMMO TYPE: N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS

RATE OF FIRE: 1 DART PER 2-3 SECONDS

RANGE: 75 FEET (23M) TACTICAL RAILS: NONE

AMMO TYPE: SONIC MICRO (WHISTLER) DARTS

BLASTER LENGTH: 5 INCHES (13CM)

RANGE: 45-55 FEET (13.5-16.5M)

YEAR RELEASED: 2013

TACTICAL RAILS: 1 BLASTER LENGTH: 8.5 INCHES (22CM) YEAR RELEASED: 2003

TACTICAL RAIL

NITE FINDER EX-3 TYPE: BARREL-LOADING SINGLE-SHOT BLASTER*

SCOUT IX-3

TYPE: BARREL-LOADING THREE-SHOT BLASTER

The Nite Finder EX-3 blaster was popular right from the start thanks to its distinctive targeting light. The Nite Finder model is also one of the most powerful of the N-Strike blasters in the light blaster category. To prime it, simply load the dart into the barrel and pull back the priming ring at the rear of the barrel. Located under the barrel, a forwardfacing red LED and fully adjustable lens

CAPACITY: 6 ROUNDS

IRON SIGHT

AMMO TYPE: MICRO DARTS RANGE: 40-50 FEET (12-15M) TACTICAL RAILS: 1

TRIGGER

PRIMING SLIDE

BLASTER LENGTH: 11.5 INCHES (29CM) YEAR RELEASED: 2005 PRIMING RING

*Requires 2 AA batteries

TARGET LIGHT

DART STORAGE

TARGETING LIGHT

There was also a short-lived Dart Tag blaster built on the same frame as the Nite Finder model, called the Firestrike. It was released in 2004 in a red-and-gray and blue-and-gray color scheme and came with three Dart Tag Micro Darts (page 15).

FIRESTRIKE TYPE: BARREL-LOADING SINGLE-SHOT BLASTER*

CAPACITY: 1 ROUND ADJUSTABLE LENS

RATE OF FIRE: 1 DART PER 2-3 SECONDS AMMO TYPE: N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS RANGE: 75 FEET (23M)

DART STORAGE

SONIC SERIES

TACTICAL RAILS: 1 BLASTER LENGTH: 8.75 INCHES (22CM) YEAR RELEASED: 2013 *Requires 2 AAA batteries

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The Firestrike blaster is primed with the priming ring located at the rear of the blaster; simply pull it back to prime, then pull the main trigger to fire. Best of all, the Firestrike blaster can be dual-wielded: the priming spike at the bottom of the grip can be used to pull back the priming ring on a second blaster held in the other hand without letting go of either one. There are storage slots for two extra darts located beneath the barrel and one tactical rail on top.

N-STRIKE

PROPULSION METHOD: DIRECT-PLUNGER

WHITEOUT SERIES

>> The successor to the Nite Finder EX-3 model (opposite page), the Firestrike blaster features improved range (like all blasters in the N-Strike Elite lineup) thanks to improved internal mechanisms, as well as the aerodynamic N-Strike Elite Darts. The Firestrike blaster has two triggers: a main trigger for firing darts, and a secondary one located below the main trigger for engaging the targeting light. This is useful for conserving battery power when firing in well-lit conditions, since you can choose whether or not to use the targeting LED (whereas on the NiteFinder model the same trigger both operated the light and fired the dart). Unlike its predecessor, the Firestrike blaster does not have an adjustable lens.

LIGHT BLASTERS

CYLINDER RELEASE BUTTON SIX-DART CYLINDER

One of the things that makes the Maverick REV-6 blaster so popular is its iconic six-barrel design. Because of its popularity, the Maverick model was made in a range of color schemes: the original blue, yellow, gray, and orange; N-Strike yellow; Clear; Sonic; Gear Up; and Whiteout.

ORIGINAL MAVERICK REV- 6 BL A STER

SONIC SERIES

WHITEOUT SERIES

GEAR UP SERIES

CLEAR SERIES

N-STRIKE

Every now and then, a blaster design comes along that is so striking and original it becomes a legend—the Maverick REV-6 model is one of these blasters. Originally released in 2005 in a blue, yellow, gray, and orange color scheme, the Maverick blaster was quickly re-released in the N-Strike yellow color scheme. To load it, press the button located on the side of the blaster shell, right in front of the trigger, which releases the cylinder far enough out to load two chambers at a time. When all six chambers are loaded, slap the cylinder back into place. Now the blaster is ready to be primed and fired: just pull back the slide between each shot and blast away! The tactical rail is located on the top surface of the slide and doubles as the rear half of the blaster’s iron sights. If your style is to keep your hand on the slide to speed up your prime-and-fire time, you will be sacrificing the ability to line up the sights on your target.

LIGHT TRIGGER

PRIMING SPIKE

IRON SIGHT

RATE OF FIRE: 1 DART PER SECOND

YEAR RELEASED: 2004

CLEAR SERIES

PROPULSION METHOD: REVERSE-PLUNGER

TACTICAL RAIL

BLASTER LENGTH: 9.5 INCHES (24CM)

TACTICAL RAIL

double-pack versions in 2011. The IX-3 blaster has a tactical rail on the top of the slide, which originally enabled it to be clipped into the Unity Power System. When clipped in, a secondary trigger button located on top of the slide permitted the blaster to be fired remotely by a secondary trigger on the core Unity blaster. The tactical rails were retained in later versions for after-market upgrades.

TYPE: CYLINDER-LOADING SINGLE-SHOT BLASTER

project a beam at the target. The targeting light is engaged by light pressure on the trigger; pull the trigger all the way back to fire. Underneath the targeting light are slots for storing two spare darts. The original Nite Finder blaster was first released in 2003 in a blue-blackand-orange color scheme without a tactical rail. It was so popular it was re-released in two versions in 2004, as the Night Finder EX-3 model and as a Dart Tag version.

TACTICAL RAILS: 1

blaster is one of the gems of the light blaster lineup—good to have by your side when the darts in your primary blaster dry up. Sure, it’s a single-shot blaster, but it has two storage slots for extra darts under the barrel. The Scout IX-3 model was one of the first N-Strike blasters, and was originally available only as part of the Unity Power System (page 62). Its outstanding accuracy and range ensured its continued existence as a stand-alone blaster. It was released in the N-Strike color scheme in single- and

MAVERICK REV-6

PRIMING RING

DART STORAGE

>> The Scout IX-3

N-STRIKE

In the world of micro blasters, the next step up is the Triad EX-3 blaster. It is slightly larger than its predecessors, and it also has the advantage of carrying three N-Strike Elite Darts. If you ever have to ditch your heavy blaster and travel light, this could be the perfect backup. The Triad blaster is primed by pulling the plunger at the bottom of the grip. What makes the EX-3 model innovative is a smart design feature that senses which chamber is loaded and directs the air pressure to the loaded chamber, regardless of where the dart is inserted. If all three darts are in the blaster, it fires them one at a time, starting from the bottom barrel and moving counterclockwise around the barrel (viewed from the rear of the blaster). Despite being the smallest N-Strike Elite blaster, the Triad EX-3 model has similar range and accuracy to its larger counterparts.

Patchwork Helps a Friend Jacqueline Schmidt; written by Gail Greiner

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978-1-57687-642-8 $17.95/$17.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Fiction - Toys, Dolls & Puppets BISAC 2: Juvenile Fiction - Imagination & Play BISAC 3: Juvenile Fiction - Animals - General Page Count: 32 Trim Size: 9 x 10 Carton Count: 24 Illustrations: COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT Age: 3-7 years Grade: Preschool - 2

Marketing and Publicity Outreach to publications that have featured Jacqueline's work, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Design Sponge, Better Homes and Gardens, Dwell blog, Time Out New York, O at home Magazine, Remodelista, Vogue Mommy and kids' books blogs Outreach to design blogs NPR Books (Backseat Book Club), PW, Kirkus, Booklist, School Library Journal, NYT, PW, USA Today, Horn Book, and more Cross-promotion opportunities with Screech Owl, including link from website and outreach to retailers already selling Screech Owl product

The first picture book from beloved illustrator Jacqueline Schmidt of Screechowl Design and writer Gail Greiner introduces the adorable stuffed bear Patchwork, whose adventures begin in this fun-to-read aloud tale of a bear and his friends. A sweetly illustrated tale of friendship about a patchwork bear and his threadbare pal that celebrates what friends can accomplish when they work together--perfect for fans of Laura Vaccaro Seeger's Dog and Bear.

Friendship, a big surprise, and a plethora of appealing animals will make this favorite with young readers Illustrator Jacqueline Schmidt's stationery, prints, and other products are currently sold in more than 500 bookstores and boutiques around the world (visit http://screechowldesign.com/retailers.php for a list) Jacqueline's work has been featured in The New York Times, Elle Decoration UK, The Wall Street Journal, Design Sponge at Home, Happier at Home, ReadyMade Magazine, Coastal Living Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Metro Us, Page Six Magazine, Cookie Magazine, Dwell blog, Time Out New York, O at home Magazine, Remodelista, Vogue, and more.

Series Overview Each Patchwork Adventure takes young readers age 3 to 7 on visual and emotional adventures with an adorable stuffed bear and his menagerie of animal friends.

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Nyack, NY Illustrator Residence: Brooklyn, NY

Illustrator Hometown: New York, NY

Gail Greiner teaches literature and creative writing at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, Connecticut. Her essays and short stories have appeared in What the Flicka?, Hamilton Stone Review, Glimmer Train Stories, and Real Simple, and have been anthologized in Child of Mine: Original Essays about Becoming a Mother and The Little Big Book for Moms. She lives in Nyack, New York, with her partner, two children, their dog Rosco, and two cats. Jacqueline Schmidt loves combining the urban and natural, the real and the fantastic, the familiar with the unknown. She holds degrees in visual arts, modern dance and an M.A. in Creative Arts Therapy. Jacqueline's illustrations and artwork have been featured in numerous national publications and her paper-goods company Screech Owl Design can be found in hundreds of stores nationwide. A lifelong New Yorker, Jacqueline lives in Brooklyn with her husband David, son Finn, and kitty Mister.

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“Can you help me help Fred?” Patchwork asked Mule. “What’s mine is yours! Goodbye, I’m late for school.”

“Can you help me help Fred?” Patchwork asked Blue Whale.

“Why of course, use this thread. Now I must get my mail.”

Patchwork is a hodgepodge, part patches, part bear; Patchwork and Fred, an old patchwork pair.

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Put on Your Shoes! Dan Stiles In his signature retro-modern illustration style (sure to appeal to lovers of the Charley Harper boardbooks) Dan Stiles delivers a colorful, fun-to-read play-by-play of the put-on-your-shoes battle that will resonate with parents of toddlers everywhere. Put on your shoes. NO!

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978-1-57687-646-6 $9.95/$9.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Fiction - Clothing & Dress BISAC 2: Juvenile Fiction - Imagination & Play BISAC 3: Juvenile Fiction - Bedtime & Dreams Page Count: 16 Trim Size: 7 x 7 Carton Count: 60 Illustrations: COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT Age: 2-5 years Grade: Up to Kindergarten

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This clever, colorful boardbook delivers a hilarious version of the classic stand-off between parent and toddler. A fun read-aloud that will make kids laugh while reassuring every parent of a recalcitrant child that they are not alone!

Author/illustrator Dan Stiles perfectly captures the moment in this imaginative, funny tale.

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: Portland, Oregon

Author Hometown: Portland, Oregon

Dan Stiles is a Portland-based artist whose boldly graphic style has made his work instantly recogniazable. Known best for his work with musicians, Dan has created hundreds of posters and CD covers. His work has garnered numerous awards, is regularly featured in national gallery exhibitions, and has been reproduced in a wide variety of books and magazines, including Dwell Magazine, Apartment Therapy, Graphis, Print, Step, and GQ. He draws from a broad swath of influences including classic skateboard graphics, album covers, modern art, Japanese design, old comic books, and vintage packaging.

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Shadowville Michael Bartalos Where do shadows go at night? Young readers will find out when they take a trip to Shadowville. Gorgeous block-print style illustrations with a retro feeling accompany a whimsical text and reveal the secret life of shadows in this delightful picture book that follows shadows to the magical land they visit after the sun goes down.

bold, contrasting illustrations and rhyming text make this a fun read-aloud for children age 3 to 7 after dark, freed of their daytime jobs, the shadows come out to play in Shadowville, where they can relax, play sports, shop, and even dine, "though they've eaten huge amounts, they still weigh only half an ounce"

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illustrator Michael Bartalos originally published this charming picture book in 1995, and this reissue brings back all the charm of the original with a beautiful new cover and endpapers

"Mysterious and quite magical."--The New York Times Book Review "Spontaneous and high-spirited."--Kirkus Reviews

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"The rhyming text is clever . . . but the book's design and artwork are really what is so much fun."--Booklist "An inventive explanation of where shadows go at night."--PW

About the Author/Illustrator Author Residence: San Francisco

Michael Bartalos attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Pratt Institute. He works extensively in the graphic arts in the US and Canada, Europe, and Japan. He has designed Swatch watches, U.S. postage stamps, seasonal Perrier bottles, and public art for the San Francisco Arts Commission. He also produces limited print editions and sculptural assemblages, and has created artist's book editions with the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center, the Maryland Institute College of Art, and the National Science Foundation's Antarctic Artists and Writers Program. Michael lives and works in San Francisco.

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There Are No Animals in This Book (Only Feelings) Chani Sanchez Masterworks of contemporary art teach kids about feelings and how they can be expressed in art. The bold work of iconic contemporary artists, including Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami, and Alex Katz, is totally accessible to small children (perhaps moreso than to adults) and in this gorgeous, ground-breaking picture book, these works of art speak to children about emotions.

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978-1-57687-644-2 $17.95/$17.95 Can. BISAC 1: Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Situations Emotions & Feelings BISAC 2: Juvenile Nonfiction - Art - General BISAC 3: Juvenile Nonfiction - Art - History Page Count: 40 Trim Size: 10 x 9 Carton Count: 32 Illustrations: MASTERWORKS OF CONTEMPORARY ART THROUGHOUT Age: 3-7 years Grade: Preschool - 2

Children will recognize love, surprise, hurt, and other powerful feelings in these images, which accompany a fun-to-read aloud narrative with a silly twist at the end that is sure to delight younger readers. Parents can enjoy the art as well as the opportunity to engage their children in a light-hearted discussion of emotions and how they affect us--the beginning of emotional intelligence. this book shows how art can be used to express the kinds of feelings small children experiece every day, from surprise to crankiness, in a fun and reassuring way

author Chani Sanchez is a curator of private collections and an art educator whose mission is to teach children to explore and express their emotions through art major contemporary artists including Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Takashi Murakami, Alex Katz, Donald Baechler, and Judy Fox are featured a visual appendix features a thumbnail of each work, with specifications and an explanation of the significance of each work--a bonus for grown-up readers and art lovers

Marketing and Publicity outreach to major art publications online and in print including ARTnews, ArtSpace, Art in America, ArtForum, Art World, Hi-Fructose, Contemporary Art Magazine, and Blouin Artinfo parenting, design, and book blogs librarian and educator outreach author events featuring slideshow with art and children's art activities blurbs from several of the artists

beautifully produced, this book has cross-over potential to contemporary art lovers, who will find these works collected nowhere else "Helping children do the important work of learning to name their feelings, while distracted by awe-inspiring visuals from top-tier contemporary artists including Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami, Yoshitomo Nara, Damien Hirst, and more."--Beata Bliss, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, NYU "Chani Sanchez has written a beautiful book combining the basic feelings of happy, sad, surprised, angry, and lonely with magical pieces of art to make these feelings come alive. There Are NO Animals in This Book (Only Feelings) is a funny and entertaining way to look at art. Kids will love it and so will parents--Julie Appel, author of the Touch the Art series "Inventive and fun!" -- Rupert Everett, actor and art collector. "I can't think of a better idea than matching contemporary artworks with a children's story. Anything that makes children look and think about art as well as encouraging learning must be applauded, especially when it's done in a manner which is both fun and instructive." -- James Stourton, former Chairman of Sotheby's UK, and author of Great Collectors of Our Time: Art

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Watchdog II, 1997 by Nam June Paik

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, 1993 by Yoshitomo Nara Wo ist Verantwortung fur eine Welt

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