Sleeping Bear 2020

Giftbooks January – December 2020

Artwork from One Red Sock

Books from Sleeping Bear Press make great gifts! Whether for a newborn, a child’s birthday, or for your favorite young athlete, books are gifts that last a lifetime!

For additional information regarding Gift and Specialty Retail orders, contact Audrey Mitnick at audrey.mitnick@sleepingbearpress.com.

For general inquiries: 1-866-918-3956.

Front cover illustration from One Red Sock.

Table of Contents State by State................................................2-11 Sports...........................................................12-13 Animals & Nature.........................................14-15 General Alphabet.........................................16-17 The Perfect Gift...........................................18-25 Loves You Series.......................................... 18 Wordplay...................................................... 25 Stella Batts................................................... 25 Crafts..........................................................26-28 Holiday........................................................ 29-31 Jennifer Sattler Board Books........................... 32

State by State AL ABAMA

ALASKA

ARIZONA Board Book

Y is for Yellowhammer: An Alabama Alphabet

L is for Last Frontier: An Alaska Alphabet

G is for Grand Canyon: An Arizona Alphabet

Desert Digits: An Arizona Number Book

Carol Crane Illus., Ted Burn

Carol Crane Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe

Barbara Gowan Illus., Katherine Larson

Barbara Gowan Illus., Irving Toddy

HC: 978-1-58536-020-8

HC: 978-1-58536-068-0

HC: 978-1-58536-162-5

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-118-2 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Little Arizona Barbara Gowan Illus., Helle Urban

BB: 978-1-58536-208-0 $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Read all about your home state or a state you’ll soon be visiting!

From A is for Aloha (our Hawai’i Alphabet book) to Yankee Doodle Numbers (A Connecticut Number Book) our Discover America State-by-State Collection transports young readers and their families to any state in the country, right from the comfort of home!

ARKANSAS

Board Book

State by State AMERICA

N is for Natural State: An Arkansas Alphabet

Natural Numbers: An Arkansas Number Book

G is for Golden: A California Alphabet

Golden Numbers: A California Number Book

Michael Shoulders Illus., Rick Anderson

Michael Shoulders Illus., Rick Anderson

David Domeniconi Illus., Pam Carroll

David Domeniconi Illus., Pam Carroll

HC: 978-1-58536-067-3

HC: 978-1-58536-172-4

HC: 978-1-58536-045-1

HC: 978-1-58536-173-1

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

COLOR ADO

Board Book

A is for America: An American Alphabet

One Nation: America by the Numbers

Devin Scillian Illus., Pam Carroll

Devin Scillian Illus., Pam Carroll

HC: 978-1-58536-015-4

PB: 978-1-58536-249-3

$22.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$7.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

Little America Helen Foster James Illus., Jeannie Brett, Michael Glenn Monroe, and Helle Urban

BB: 978-1-58536-179-3 $7.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

CALIFORNIA

CONNECTICUT

Little California Helen Foster James Illus., Helle Urban

BB: 978-1-58536-538-8 $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

DEL AWARE

Board Book

Diary of an American Kid PB: 978-1-58536-171-7 $9.95 | 7 x 9 | All Ages

The American Reader Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., K. L. Darnell

HC: 978-1-58536-095-6 $12.95 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 6-10

C is for Centennial: A Colorado Alphabet Louise Doak Whitney Illus., Helle Urban

HC: 978-1-58536-058-1 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Little Colorado Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Helle Urban

BB: 978-1-58536-530-2 $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

N is for Nutmeg: A Connecticut Alphabet Elissa D. Grodin Illus., Maureen K. Brookfield

HC: 978-1-58536-124-3 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Yankee Doodle Numbers: A Connecticut Number Book Elissa D. Grodin Illus., Maureen K. Brookfield

F is for First State: A Delaware Alphabet Carol Crane Illus., Elizabeth Traynor

HC: 978-1-58536-154-0 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-175-5 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

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State by State

State by State

FLORIDA

GEORGIA

Sunny Numbers: A Florida Counting Book

Carol Crane Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe

Carol Crane Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan

HC: 978-1-58536-012-3

HC: 978-1-58536-050-5

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

HAWAI‘I

Little Florida

P is for Peach: A Georgia Alphabet

Carol Crane Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe

Carol Crane Illus., Mark Braught

BB: 978-1-58536-487-9

HC: 978-1-58536-046-8

$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

IDAHO

KENTUCKY

LOUISIANA

Board Book

Board Book

S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet

KANSAS

Little Georgia Carol Crane Illus., Laura Knorr

BB: 978-1-58536-203-5 $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

Board Book

S is for Sunflower: A Kansas Alphabet

One Kansas Farmer: A Kansas Number Book

B is for Bluegrass: A Kentucky Alphabet

P is for Pelican: A Louisiana Alphabet

Devin and Corey Scillian Illus., Doug Bowles

Devin and Corey Scillian Illus., Doug Bowles

Mary Ann McCabe Riehle Illus., Wes Burgiss

Anita C. Prieto Illus., Laura Knorr

HC: 978-1-58536-061-1

HC: 978-1-58536-182-3

HC: 978-1-58536-056-7

HC: 978-1-58536-137-3

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$19.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

MAINE

ILLINOIS

Little Louisiana Anita C. Prieto Illus., Laura Knorr

BB: 978-1-58536-184-7 $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

MARYL AND Board Book

A is for Aloha: A Hawai‘i Alphabet

P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet

L is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet

Prairie Numbers: An Illinois Number Book

L is for Lobster: A Maine Alphabet

Fishing for Numbers: A Maine Number Book

U‘ilani Goldsberry Illus., Tammy Yee

Stan and Joy Steiner Illus., Jocelyn Slack

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Kathy O’Malley

Cynthia Furlong Reynolds Illus., Jeannie Brett

Cynthia Furlong Reynolds Illus., Jeannie Brett

HC: 978-1-58536-146-5

HC: 978-1-58536-155-7

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

HC: 978-1-58536-024-6

HC: 978-1-58536-035-2

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-016-1

HC: 978-1-58536-180-9 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$19.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Little Maine Jeannie Brett Illus., Jeannie Brett

BB: 978-1-58536-497-8 $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

B is for Blue Crab: A Maryland Alphabet

Goliath: Hero of the Great Baltimore Fire

Shirley C. Menendez Illus., Laura Stutzman

Claudia Friddell Illus., Troy Howell

HC: 978-1-58536-160-1

HC: 978-1-58536-455-8

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

ILLINOIS

INDIANA

IOWA

MARYL AND

MASSACHUSETTS

Board Book

Board Book

Little Illinois

H is for Hoosier: An Indiana Alphabet

H is for Hawkeye: An Iowa Alphabet

Numbers in a Row: An Iowa Number Book

Cynthia Furlong Reynolds Illus., Bruce Langton

Patricia A. Pierce Illus., Bruce Langton

Patricia A. Pierce Illus., Dorothia Rohner

BB: 978-1-58536-537-1

HC: 978-1-58536-041-3

HC: 978-1-58536-114-4

HC: 978-1-58536-164-9

$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Esther Hershenhorn Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe

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The Town that Fooled the British: A War of 1812 Story

M is for Mayflower: A Massachusetts Alphabet

One if by Land: A Massachusetts Number Book

Little Massachusetts

Lisa Papp Illus., Robert Papp

Margot Theis Raven Illus., Jeannie Brett

Heidi E. Y. Stemple Illus., Jeannie Brett

BB: 978-1-58536-949-2

HC: 978-1-58536-484-8

HC: 978-1-58536-072-7

HC: 978-1-58536-186-1

$16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Kate Hale Illus., Jeannie Brett $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

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State by State

State by State MICHIGAN

M I N N E S O TA Board Book

M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet

The Michigan Counting Book

Annie Appleford and Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe

HC: 978-1-886947-73-3

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Bernida Al Declercq, Tom Ervin, Gloria Whelan Illus., David Miles

HC: 978-1-58536-904-1

HC: 978-1-58536-003-1

$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

S is for Sleeping Bear Dunes: A National Lakeshore Alphabet Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

Little Michigan Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe

BB: 978-1-58536-479-4 $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

Board Book

T is for Twin Cities: A Minneapolis/St. Paul Alphabet

Little Minnesota

Nancy Carlson and Helen L. Wilbur Illus., David Geister

BB: 978-1-58536-174-8

HC: 978-1-58536-917-1

HC: 978-1-58536-583-8

$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

MICHIGAN

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Helle Urban

Diary of a Minnesota Kid

I Spy with My Little Eye: Minnesota

The Legend of the Lady’s Slipper

PB: 978-1-58536-539-5

Kathy-jo Wargin Photography, Ed Wargin

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

$9.95 | 7 x 9 | All Ages

HC: 978-1-58536-359-9

$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$13.95 | 11 x 9 | All Ages

HC: 978-1-886947-74-0 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

M I N N E S O TA

MISSISSIPPI Board Book

Diary of a Michigan Kid

The Legend of Leelanau

PB: 978-1-58536-523-4

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

$9.95 | 7 x 9 | All Ages

HC: 978-1-58536-150-2 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

The Legend of Mackinac Island Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

HC: 978-1-886947-12-2

The Legend of Michigan Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

HC: 978-1-58536-278-3 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

MICHIGAN

The Legend of Sleeping Bear Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

HC: 978-1-886947-35-1

The Legend of the Loon

The Legend of Minnesota

M is for Magnolia: A Mississippi Alphabet

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., David Geister

Michael Shoulders Illus., Rick Anderson

HC: 978-1-886947-97-9

HC: 978-1-58536-262-2

HC: 978-1-58536-129-8

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

HC: 978-1-58536-217-2 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

Mackinac Bridge: The Story of the Five-Mile Poem

M I N N E S O TA

Gloria Whelan Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

HC: 978-1-58536-283-7

Lulu & Rocky in Detroit Barbara Joosse Illus., Renée Graef

HC: 978-1-53411-018-2 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

Little Mississippi

Michael Shoulders Illus., Rick Anderson

BB: 978-1-58536-974-4

Michael Shoulders Illus., Helle Urban $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

HC: 978-1-58536-188-5 $19.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

MISSOURI

M O N TA N A

Board Book

New

The Legend of the Petoskey Stone

1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi: A Mississippi Number Book

V is for Viking: A Minnesota Alphabet Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Karen Latham and Rebecca Latham

North Star Numbers: A Minnesota Number Book Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Laurie Caple

HC: 978-1-58536-125-0

HC: 978-1-58536-187-8

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

S is for Show Me: A Missouri Alphabet Judy Young Illus., Ross B. Young

HC: 978-1-58536-026-0 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Show Me the Number: A Missouri Number Book

Little Missouri

The Missouri Reader

Judy Young Illus., Helle Urban

Judy Young Illus., K. L. Darnell

Judy Young Illus., Ross B. Young

BB: 978-1-58536-206-6

HC: 978-1-58536-437-4

$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$12.95 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-156-4

B is for Big Sky Country: A Montana Alphabet Sneed B. Collard III Illus., Joanna Yardley

HC: 978-1-58536-098-7 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

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State by State NEBRASKA

State by State N E VA D A

NEW HAMPSHIRE

NORTH CAROLINA

Board Book

C is for Cornhusker: A Nebraska Alphabet Rajean Luebs Shepherd Illus., Sandy Appleoff

HC: 978-1-58536-147-2

Little Nebraska Rajean Luebs Shepherd Illus., Helle Urban

BB: 978-1-58536-928-7 $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

S is for Silver: A Nevada Alphabet

G is for Granite: A New Hampshire Alphabet

Eleanor Coerr Illus., Darcie Park

Marie Harris Illus., Karen Busch Holman

HC: 978-1-58536-117-5 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Primary Numbers: A New Hampshire Number Book Marie Harris Illus., Karen Busch Holman

HC: 978-1-58536-083-3

HC: 978-1-58536-192-2

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

T is for Tar Heel: A North Carolina Alphabet Carol Crane Illus., Gary Palmer

HC: 978-1-58536-082-6 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Wright Numbers: A North Carolina Number Book

Little North Carolina

Carol Crane Illus., Gary Palmer

BB: 978-1-58536-545-6

Eileen Cameron Illus., Doris Ettlinger

HC: 978-1-58536-152-6

Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., Jeannie Brett

BB: 978-1-58536-786-3 $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Carol Crane Illus., Jeannie Brett $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

HC: 978-1-58536-196-0

Ann E. Burg Illus., Maureen K. Brookfield

HC: 978-1-58536-153-3 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-113-7 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Marcia Schonberg Illus., Bruce Langton

HC: 978-1-58536-142-7

HC: 978-1-58536-004-8

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

OKLAHOMA

The Legend of the Cape May Diamond

The Legend of the Jersey Devil

Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., E. B. Lewis

Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., Gerald Kelley

HC: 978-1-58536-279-0

HC: 978-1-58536-837-2

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

The New Jersey Reader Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., K. L. Darnell

HC: 978-1-58536-438-1 $12.95 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 6-10

Cardinal Numbers: An Ohio Counting Book

Board Book

Little Ohio

Diary of an Ohio Kid

Marcia Schonberg Illus., Bruce Langton

Marcia Schonberg Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe

PB: 978-1-58536-540-1

HC: 978-1-58536-084-0

BB: 978-1-58536-527-2

HC: 978-1-58536-062-8

$16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

OKLAHOMA

$9.95 | 7 x 9 | All Ages

OREGON

S is for Sooner: An Oklahoma Alphabet

Little Oklahoma

Devin Scillian Illus., Kandy Radzinski

BB: 978-1-58536-927-0

Illus., Helle Urban $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

P E N N S Y LVA N I A

Board Book

Helen Foster James Illus., Neecy Twinem

Roxane B. Salonen Illus., Joanna Yardley

OHIO

N E W YO R K

E is for Empire: A New York State Alphabet

B is for Buckeye: An Ohio Alphabet

Board Book

NEW MEXICO

E is for Enchantment: A New Mexico Alphabet

P is for Peace Garden: A North Dakota Alphabet

$19.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Board Book

Little New Jersey

OHIO

Board Book

NEW JERSEY

G is for Garden State: A New Jersey Alphabet

N O R T H D A K O TA

Board Book

Times Square: A New York State Number Book

Little New York

The New York Reader

Pappy’s Handkerchief

Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Jeannie Brett

Ann E. Burg Illus., K. L. Darnell

Devin Scillian Illus., Chris Ellison

Ann E. Burg Illus., Maureen K. Brookfield

BB: 978-1-58536-491-6

PB: 978-1-58536-349-0

HC: 978-1-58536-316-2

$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$5.95 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

B is for Beaver: An Oregon Alphabet

K is for Keystone: A Pennsylvania Alphabet

Marie and Roland Smith Illus., Michael Roydon

Kristen Kane Illus., Laura Knorr

HC: 978-1-58536-071-0

HC: 978-1-58536-104-5

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Little Pennsylvania Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., Jeannie Brett

BB: 978-1-58536-506-7

Diary of a Pennsylvania Kid PB: 978-1-58536-610-1 $9.95 | 7 x 9 | All Ages

$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

HC: 978-1-58536-195-3 $16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

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State by State RHODE ISLAND

State by State SOUTH CAROLINA

U TA H

VERMONT

VIRGINIA

WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, DC

N is for our Nation’s Capital: A Washington, DC Alphabet

Board Book

R is for Rhode Island Red: A Rhode Island Alphabet

P is for Palmetto: A South Carolina Alphabet

Net Numbers: A South Carolina Number Book

Mark R. Allio Illus., Mary Jane Begin

Carol Crane Illus., Mary Whyte

HC: 978-1-58536-149-6

HC: 978-1-58536-047-5

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Carol Crane Illus., Gary Palmer

HC: 978-1-58536-202-8

Little South Carolina Carol Crane Illus., Jeannie Brett

BB: 978-1-58536-486-2 $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

TENNESSEE

HC: 978-1-58536-141-0

V is for Volunteer: A Tennessee Alphabet

Count On Us: A Tennessee Number Book

Michael Shoulders Illus., Bruce Langton

HC: 978-1-58536-033-8 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

A is for Arches: A Utah Alphabet

M is for Maple Syrup: A Vermont Alphabet

O is for Old Dominion: A Virginia Alphabet

E is for Evergreen: A Washington Alphabet

Becky Hall Illus., Katherine Larson

Cynthia Furlong Reynolds Illus., Ginny Joyner

Pamela Duncan Edwards Illus., Troy Howell

Marie and Roland Smith Illus., Linda Holt Ayriss

HC: 978-1-58536-096-3

HC: 978-1-58536-030-7

HC: 978-1-58536-161-8

HC: 978-1-58536-143-4

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

Board Book

William Anderson Illus., Cheryl Harness

Fran Hawk Illus., Dan Nance

HC: 978-1-58536-218-9

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

S O U T H D A K O TA

M is for Mount Rushmore: A South Dakota Alphabet

The Story of the H.L. Hunley and Queenie’s Coin

Michael Shoulders Illus., Bruce Langton

Little Tennessee Michael Shoulders Illus., Helle Urban

BB: 978-1-58536-201-1 $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

HC: 978-1-58536-131-1

HC: 978-1-53411-065-6 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

$16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

WISCONSIN Board Book

New

Barbara Joosse Illus., Renée Graef

M is for Mountain State: A West Virginia Alphabet Mary Ann McCabe Riehle Illus., Laura J. Bryant

HC: 978-1-58536-151-9

B is for Badger: A Wisconsin Alphabet

Little Wisconsin

The Legend of Old Abe

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Renée Graef

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Laurie Caple

HC: 978-1-58536-135-9

BB: 978-1-58536-209-7

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

Carol Crane Illus., Alan Stacy

Diary of a Texas Kid

Carol Crane Illus., Alan Stacy

Carol Crane Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe

PB: 978-1-58536-608-8

HC: 978-1-58536-019-2

HC: 978-1-58536-133-5

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

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HC: 978-1-53411-017-5 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

Board Book

Little Texas

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Barbara Joosse Illus., Renée Graef

W YO M I N G

Board Book

Round Up: A Texas Number Book

HC: 978-1-58536-232-5

Lulu & Rocky in Milwaukee

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

TEXAS

L is for Lone Star: A Texas Alphabet

HC: 978-1-58536-148-9 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

WEST VIRGINIA

Lulu & Rocky in Nashville

Marie and Roland Smith Illus., Barbara Gibson

C is for Cowboy: A Wyoming Alphabet

Four Wheels West: A Wyoming Number Book

Eugene Gagliano Illus., Susan Guy

Eugene Gagliano Illus., Susan Guy

BB: 978-1-58536-488-6

HC: 978-1-58536-097-0

HC: 978-1-58536-210-3

$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$9.95 | 7 x 9 | All Ages

Little Wyoming Eugene Gagliano Illus., Helle Urban

BB: 978-1-58536-544-9 $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

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Sports

Sports BOARD BOOKS

HARDCOVER SPORTS

Little Baseball

Little Basketball

Little Dance

Little Football

Little Hockey

Brad Herzog Illus., Doug Bowles

Brad Herzog Illus., Doug Bowles

Illus., Renné Benoit

Brad Herzog Illus., Doug Bowles

Matt Napier Illus., Renné Benoit

BB: 978-1-58536-547-0

BB: 978-1-58536-181-6

$8.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

BB: 978-1-58536-546-3

BB: 978-1-58536-712-2

$7.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$7.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$7.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$7.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

BB: 978-1-58536-884-6

H is for Hockey: An NHL Alumni Alphabet

H is for Home Run: A Baseball Alphabet

H is for Hook: A Fishing Alphabet

H is for Horse: An Equestrian Alphabet

I Spy with My Little Eye: Baseball

Kevin Shea Illus., Ken Dewar

Brad Herzog Illus., Melanie Rose

Judy Young Illus., Gary Palmer

Brad Herzog Photography, David Milne

HC: 978-1-58536-794-8

HC: 978-1-58536-219-6

HC: 978-1-58536-347-6

Mike Ulmer Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-213-4

$13.95 | 11 x 10 | All Ages

HC: 978-1-58536-496-1

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

Little Soccer

H is for Hockey

Hockey Numbers

I Love Hockey

Brad Herzog Illus., Doug Bowles

Kevin Shea Illus., Ken Dewar

Matt Napier Illus., Melanie Rose

Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet

$8.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

BB: 978-1-58536-197-7

BB: 978-1-58536-891-4

BB: 978-1-58536-346-9

Matt Napier Illus., Melanie Rose

$7.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$7.99 | 5. 25 x 7.5 | Ages 1-4

$7.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 1-4

BB: 978-1-58536-912-6

I Spy with My Little Eye: Hockey

J is for Jump Shot: A Basketball Alphabet

K is for Kick: A Soccer Alphabet

P is for Putt: A Golf Alphabet

R is for Race: A Stock Car Alphabet

Matt Napier Photography, David Milne

Mike Ulmer Illus., Mark Braught

Brad Herzog Illus., Melanie Rose

Brad Herzog Illus., Bruce Langton

Brad Herzog Illus., Jane Gilltrap Bready

LBB: 978-1-58536-495-4

HC: 978-1-58536-365-0

HC: 978-1-58536-229-5

HC: 978-1-58536-130-4

HC: 978-1-58536-252-3

HC: 978-1-58536-272-1

$11.75 | 8.25 x 11.75 | Ages 1-4

$13.95 | 11 x 10 | All Ages

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

S is for the Stanley Cup: A Hockey Championship Alphabet

T is for Touchdown: A Football Alphabet

Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet

Brad Herzog Illus., Mark Braught

Matt Napier Illus., Melanie Rose

HC: 978-1-58536-233-2

HC: 978-1-58536-065-9

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$19.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

BB: 978-1-58536-303-2 $8.99 | 5.25 x 7.5 | Ages 1-4

HARDCOVER SPORTS

A is for Amazing Moments: A Sports Alphabet Brad Herzog Illus., Melanie Rose

HC: 978-1-58536-360-5

A is for Axel: An Ice Skating Alphabet Kurt Browning Illus., Melanie Rose

HC: 978-1-58536-280-6 $17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

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D is for Derby: A Kentucky Derby Alphabet Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Jaime Corum

HC: 978-1-58536-813-6 $16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

Full Count: A Baseball Number Book

Hat Tricks Count: A Hockey Number Book

Brad Herzog Illus., Bruce Langton

Matt Napier Illus., Melanie Rose

HC: 978-1-58536-429-9

HC: 978-1-58536-163-2

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

Mike Ulmer Illus., Chris Lyons

HC: 978-1-58536-972-0 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

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Animals & Nature

Animals & Nature Also in BB

Adopted by an Owl: The True Story of Jackson the Owl

The Boy Who Grew a Forest: The True Story of Jadav Payeng

Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

Sophia Gholz Illus., Kayla Harren

During their years of wildlife rehabilitation, Gijsbert and Robbyn van Frankenhuyzen cared for many Great Horned Owls, but none were as special as Jackson. Here is the story of an owl and the family he claimed as his own.

The mightiest of results can begin with a small seed of an idea.

HC: 978-1-53411-024-3

Good Trick, Walking Stick!

Sheri M. Bestor Illus., Jonny Lambert Bug enthusiasts will enjoy this journey through the life cycle of a walking stick.

HC: 978-1-58536-943-0 $16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

I Love You Just Enough Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen A little girl finds an orphaned wood duck chick and asks her father if she can care for it. Will she love it just enough to let it go?

HC: 978-1-58536-839-6 $16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

Itsy Bitsy & Teeny Weeny

Pierre the Penguin: A True Story

Saving Samantha: A True Story

Sleepy Snoozy Cozy Coozy

The Skydiving Beavers: A True Tale

Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

Jean Marzollo Illus., Laura Regan When Pierre, a penguin living at the California Academy of Sciences, loses his feathers, he gets some help from his human friends. A true story of veterinary ingenuity.

Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Licensed wildlife rehabilitators Gijsbert and Robbyn van Frankenhuyzen share the story of Samantha, an orphaned fox.

Judy Young Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe

Susan Wood Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

Tongue-twisting poems will bring smiles to faces in this book about how and where animals sleep, ending with a bedtime poem for our humans.

When the beaver and human populations clash, an ingenious plan is put into action in this true animal rescue story.

HC: 978-1-58536-485-5

HC: 978-1-58536-220-2

HC: 978-1-58536-908-9

$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

Raised as “siblings,” a rejected lamb and orphaned fawn spend a summer together. But nature takes its course and the two animals go their separate ways: one back to a life in the wild and the other on to domestic farm life.

HC: 978-1-58536-070-3

HC: 978-1-58536-417-6

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 3-7

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

Stephanie Shaw Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Based on an Ojibwe legend, this beaver’s tale helps us learn what is really important in our lives.

Mae the Mayfly Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Florence Weiser Follow Mae as she learns to explore and enjoy every moment of her life.

HC: 978-1-53411-051-9 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8

HC: 978-1-58536-898-3 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

Sheri M. Bestor Illus., Jonny Lambert Enjoy an exploration into the beautiful and amazing world of the dragonfly!

HC: 978-1-58536-410-7 $16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

HC: 978-1-58536-994-2

$15.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8

BB: 978-1-53411-034-2 $7.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages 0-4

New

New

The Legend of the Beaver’s Tail

Soar High, Dragonfly!

Nature’s Friend: The Gwen Frostic Story

Out of School and Into Nature

Lindsey McDivitt Illus., Eileen Ryan Ewen

Suzanne Slade Illus., Jessica Lanan

Overcoming physical challenges, Gwen Frostic became a factory worker, business woman, and renowned artist.

Looking for strong woman role models? Read all about naturalist Anna Comstock!

HC: 978-1-58536-405-3 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-986-7 $16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 6-10

A Penguin Named Patience: A Hurricane Katrina Rescue Story Suzanne Lewis Illus., Lisa Anchin Hurricane Katrina devastated much of New Orleans. This heartwarming story shares how the Aquarium’s South African penguins survived, traveled to Monterey Bay, and ultimately returned to their home in Louisiana.

Titanicat

Track that Scat

Who Will Plant a Tree?

Marty Crisp Illus., Robert Papp

Lisa Morlock Illus., Carrie Anne Bradshaw

Jerry Pallotta Illus., Tom Leonard

A cabin boy on the Titanic, Jim Mulholland is in charge of the ship’s cat. But once the ship is ready to launch to sea, the cat is nowhere to be found. Will Jim find her?

Explore the great outdoors and learn about our woodland neighbors.

HC: 978-1-58536-536-4 $15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

From the apple seeds stuck to the fur of a bear to the pine seed carried by an army of ants, Mother Nature is given a hand in dispersing seeds.

HC: 978-1-58536-355-1

HC: 978-1-58536-502-9

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 3-7

Winter, Winter, Cold and Snow

You Are Mine, Porcupine

Sharon Gibson Palermo Illus., Christina Song

Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Stephanie Fizer Coleman

In their winter wonderland homes animals share information about their woodland friends.

HC: 978-1-58536-953-9 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages Birth-4

Who but its mom could love a spiny little porcupine?

Readers of all ages will enjoy learning about the not-often-seen, but mighty fine porcupine.

HC: 978-1-53411-003-8 $16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

HC: 978-1-58536-840-2 $15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 6-10

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General Alphabet

General Alphabet

What’s your favorite letter? Children (ages 6 – 10) and their families can explore their

favorite areas of interest from dinosaurs to dump trucks and from sea glass to s’mores in an alphabet format. For every letter of the alphabet, beautiful art, poetry, and in-depth prose showcase fascinating and fun facts and behind-the-scenes details of diverse topics!

Check out the full Sleeping Bear Press catalog for additional alphabet books that feature topics of Science, History, Arts, & Culture.

K is for Kindergarten Erin Dealey Illus., Joseph Cowman

HC: 978-1-58536-995-9 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8

M is for Majestic: A National Parks Alphabet David Domeniconi Illus., Pam Carroll

HC: 978-1-58536-138-0

M is for Melody: A Music Alphabet

M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet

P is for Pirate: A Pirate Alphabet

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Katherine Larson

Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Robert Papp

Eve Bunting Illus., John Manders

HC: 978-1-58536-215-8

Beautiful artwork complements everything you should know about your favorite feline friends.

HC: 978-1-58536-815-0

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-58536-332-2

A is for Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet

A is for Astronaut: Blasting Through the Alphabet

B is for Beacon: A Great Lakes Lighthouse Alphabet

B is for Buckaroo: A Cowboy Alphabet

Richard Michelson Illus., Ron Mazellan

Clayton Anderson Illus., Scott Brundage

Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Renée Graef

Louise Doak Whitney and Gleaves Whitney Illus., Susan Guy

HC: 978-1-58536-322-3

HC: 978-1-58536-396-4

HC: 978-1-58536-916-4

HC: 978-1-58536-139-7

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-304-9

$9.99 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$19.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

D is for Dinosaur: A Prehistoric Alphabet Todd Chapman and Lita Judge Illus., Lita Judge

HC: 978-1-58536-242-4 $19.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-58536-336-0 $7.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

P is for Princess: A Royal Alphabet

S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet

S is for S’mores: A Camping Alphabet

T is for Tutu: A Ballet Alphabet

Steven L. Layne and Deborah Dover Layne Illus., Robert and Lisa Papp

Richard Michelson Illus., Doris Ettlinger

Helen Foster James Illus., Lita Judge

HC: 978-1-58536-306-3

HC: 978-1-58536-862-4

HC: 978-1-58536-302-5

Sonia Rodriguez and Kurt Browning Illus., Wilson Ong

$15.95 | 11 x 9 | All Ages

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-312-4 $16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

V is for von Trapp: A Musical Family Alphabet William Anderson Illus., Linda Dockey Graves

HC: 978-1-58536-531-9 $16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

Also in BB

D is for Drinking Gourd: An African American Alphabet Nancy I. Sanders Illus., E. B. Lewis

HC: 978-1-58536-293-6

D is for Dump Truck: A Construction Alphabet Michael Shoulders Illus., Kent Culotta

HC: 978-1-58536-975-1 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

BB: 978-1-53411-035-9 $7.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages 0-4

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F is for Fenway: America’s Oldest Major League Ballpark

F is for Friendship: A Quilt Alphabet

H is for Honor: A Military Family Alphabet

Jerry Pallotta Illus., John S. Dykes

Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

HC: 978-1-58536-788-7

HC: 978-1-58536-532-6

HC: 978-1-58536-292-9

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Devin Scillian Illus., Victor Juhasz

W is for Waves: An Ocean Alphabet

W is for Woof: A Dog Alphabet

Marie and Roland Smith Illus., John Megahan

Ruth Strother Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

HC: 978-1-58536-254-7 $17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

W is for Wrigley: The Friendly Confines Alphabet Brad Herzog Illus., John Hanley

HC: 978-1-58536-343-8

HC: 978-1-58536-816-7

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

Z is for Zookeeper: A Zoo Alphabet Roland and Marie Smith Illus., Henry Cole

PB: 978-1-58536-329-2 $7.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

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The Perfect Gift

The Perfect Gift

Bestsellers from our popular Loves You series New

Also in BB

New

Also in BB

Auntie Loves You!

Daddy Loves You!

Grandma Loves You!

Grandpa Loves You!

Mommy Loves You!

Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown

Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown

Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown

Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown

Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown

A tribute to the very special role an aunt will play in a little one’s life!

In this addition to the Loves You series, Daddy’s special role in the life of a baby is told in rhyme.

The perfect gift for grand­mother to give to her special newborn.

Mommy Bunny tells Baby of her love in this tribute to the bond between mother and child.

HC: 978-1-53411-059-5

$14.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up

Grandma and Grandpa have been waiting for this book celebrating the very special bond between grandfather and grandchild.

HC: 978-1-58536-940-9

$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up

HC: 978-1-53411-011-3 $15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up

$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up

HC: 978-1-58536-836-5

$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up

Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band

A isn’t for Fox: An Isn’t Alphabet

Back Roads, Country Toads

Badger’s Perfect Garden

Be a Good Dragon

Kwame Alexander Illus., Tim Bowers

Wendy Ulmer Illus., Laura Knorr

Devin Scillian Illus., Tim Bowers

Marsha Diane Arnold Illus., Ramona Kaulitzki

When a jazz-loving rooster sets his sights on winning a barnyard talent show, he realizes he can’t do it as a solo act.

Bright, beautiful, and humorous illustrations demonstrate what the letters of the alphabet do NOT stand for.

Badger and friends hope to plant the perfect garden but when a rainstorm washes away their hard work, will anything survive?

Poor Enzo the dragon has a terrible cold and when dragons sneeze, fields are set aflame and barns on fire. How do you cure a dragon’s cold?

HC: 978-1-58536-688-0

HC: 978-1-58536-319-3

HC: 978-1-53411-000-7

HC: 978-1-58536-383-4

$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 4-8

Two country toads think they’ve hit the jackpot when local fishermen discuss a fly fishing trip. They stow away and head for the stream but will it really be an all-youcan-eat fly buffet?

$16.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-8

$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

Chip and Curly: The Great Potato Race

Kurt Cyrus Illus., Kurt Cyrus

HC: 978-1-53411-039-7

HC: 978-1-58536-941-6

$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

BB: 978-1-58536-373-5 $8.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up

BB: 978-1-58536-374-2 $8.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up

Board Book

Board Book

Buster the Little Garbage Truck Grandma’s Nursery Rhymes: Old MacDonald

Grandma’s Nursery Rhymes: Itsy Bitsy Spider

Illus., Petra Brown

Illus., Petra Brown

Grandma MacDonald breathes new life into the classic nursery rhyme, complete with an ageappropriate activity page.

This classic nursery rhyme is re-fashioned with artwork from the artist of the bestseller, Grandma Loves You!

When Grandma travels, she stays in touch with special notes signed With Love, Grandma.

BB: 978-1-58536-609-5

BB: 978-1-58536-607-1

$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

$6.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth-3

$6.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth-3

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With Love, Grandma Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown

HC: 978-1-58536-942-3

ø

Keepsake Edition

Includes a special page to write a letter and add a photo

Marcia Berneger Illus., Kevin Zimmer In this story a sweet little garbage truck wants to be big and brave but he’s afraid of noise. Can his kitty’s mishap help him conquer his fears?

HC: 978-1-58536-894-5 $14.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-6

The Boy and the Moon

Blue Corn Soup

Catch a Kiss

James Christopher Carroll Illus., James Christopher Carroll

Caroline Stutson Illus., Teri Weidner

Deborah Diesen Illus., Kris Aro McLeod

Mouse makes just enough “sopa” for one. But the yummy aroma tempts neighbors to stop by. Will there be enough to share?

This gentle story reminds us that a mother’s love will always find its way.

A young boy slips outside to join some special friends in a nighttime jubilation. But their revelry comes to a halt when the moon becomes caught in a tree. Is anyone brave enough to climb the tree and save the moon?

HC: 978-1-58536-961-4 $15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 1-5

Cathy Breisacher Illus., Joshua Heinsz Everyone from Tator Tots to Couch Potatoes will cheer at the Spud City Festival’s Great Potato Sack Race!

HC: 978-1-58536-967-6

HC: 978-1-58536-408-4

$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8

$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

HC: 978-1-58536-521-0 $19.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-6

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The Perfect Gift

New Board Book

New

Colors of Me

Experiment #256

Brynne Barnes Illus., Annika M. Nelson

Marty Kelley Illus., Marty Kelley

Intriguing collage illustrations frame this timeless story of a young child who questions the significance of color in the world around her.

Ian’s science journal is filled with humor as he builds and tests a jet pack for his dog, Wilbur.

HC: 978-1-53411-013-7 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

Four Seasons of Fun: Egg Hunts! Fireworks!

Pumpkins! Reindeer!

Full Moon Lore

Ghost Cat

Invisible Lizard in Love

Kindergarrrten Bus

Ellen Wahi Illus., Ashley Stewart

Eve Bunting Illus., Kevin M. Barry

Kurt Cyrus Illus., Andy Atkins

Mike Ornstein Illus., Kevin M. Barry

Pamela Duncan Edwards Illus., Sylvie Daigneault

Beautifully illustrated, this book cycles through the calendar to share the legends and stories about each month’s full moon.

Sailor Boy stays by Miss Maggie’s side and keeps her company. When a storm hits, he proves just how extraordinary he is.

Napoleon is a pretty happy guy, but can he find his perfect mate? Will he find his Josephine?

Ahoy, matey! It’s the first day of kindergarten and it’s okay to feel a bit insecure.

HC: 978-1-58536-993-5

HC: 978-1-53411-015-1

$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 0-4

HC: 978-1-58536-965-2

$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

With an apple tree as the backdrop, explore the four seasons with indoor and outdoor activities.

HC: 978-1-58536-541-8

HC: 978-1-58536-403-9

$15.95 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-8

$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

HC: 978-1-58536-398-8

The Legend of Sea Glass

The Legend of the Teddy Bear

Little Birthday

Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., Doris Ettlinger

Frank Murphy Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

Rhymes and riddles make this board book a great birthday present!

This original legend connects gentle mermaids and the creation of sea glass.

HC: 978-1-58536-611-8 $17.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

Illus., Helle Urban

Based on the tale of President BB: 978-1-58536-911-9 Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt’s $8.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3 refusal to shoot a bear, read the story of the origins of America’s favorite stuffed animal and how it got its name.

HC: 978-1-58536-013-0 $16.95 | 10.5 x 10.5 | Ages 4-10

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Also in BB

A Giraffe Did One Jerry Pallotta Illus., Tatjana Mai-Wyss Readers have to figure out just exactly what it is these animals are doing. A fun reminder on good manners.

HC: 978-1-58536-641-5 $15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-6

Hannah’s Tall Order: An A to Z Sandwich

He’s Been a Monster All Day!

Linda Vander Heyden Illus., Kayla Harren

Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Cyd Moore

Hannah asks Mr. McDougal to create an A-Z sandwich.

Will he have all of the ingredients he needs?

A preschool-age boy overhears his mother say, “He’s been a monster all day.” He daydreams about what his life would be like if he were a monster.

HC: 978-1-58536-382-7 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

HC: 978-1-58536-827-3 BB: 978-1-53411-036-6

A Horse Named Jack

Invisible Lizard

Little Foal’s Busy Day

The Little Green Pea

The Little Kids’ Table

Little Red Rolls Away

Little Yellow Truck

Linda Vander Heyden Illus., Petra Brown

Kurt Cyrus Illus., Andy Atkins

Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan

Alison Barber Illus., Paige Keiser

Mary Ann McCabe Riehle Illus., Mary Reaves Uhles

Linda Whalen Illus., Jennifer E. Morris

Eve Bunting Illus., Kevin Zimmer

Based on a real horse named Jack, this lonely horse gets into mischief after he’s been stuck in his stall all day.

How can Napoleon the chameleon make friends when no one in the jungle can see him?

Beautiful artwork illustrates a young foal’s first day in the meadow.

HC: 978-1-58536-395-7

HC: 978-1-58536-378-0

BB: 978-1-53411-068-7

A little green pea dreams of big things beyond the pea patch, including becoming a tree.

When trucks from the lumberyard help build a children’s park, even the smallest helper can make a big impact!

$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

$8.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up

A little red barn awakes one morning to find that life is changing. This sweet story will show little ones that change is okay.

$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 0-4

$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

It’s all fun and games at the little kids’ table. Kids will laugh and parents will wish they could go back to the days of sitting at the little kids’ table.

HC: 978-1-58536-913-3

HC: 978-1-58536-987-4

HC: 978-1-58536-407-7

$16.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-8

$16.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-8

HC: 978-1-58536-448-0

$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 5-8

$14.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-6

$7.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages 0-4

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The Perfect Gift New New

Love from a Star

May I Come In?

Memoirs of a Goldfish

Memoirs of a Hamster

Memoirs of a Parrot

Katherine Cutchin Gazzetta Illus., Katherine Cutchin Gazzetta

Marsha Diane Arnold Illus., Jennie Poh

Devin Scillian Illus., Tim Bowers

Devin Scillian Illus., Tim Bowers

Devin Scillian Illus., Tim Bowers

When thunder roars and lightning flashes Raccoon hopes that a neighbor will have room for a friend in need.

With his bowl to himself, Goldfish loves his life…until one day…A personal account from a goldfish on life in his bowl as bubblers, a snail, and other intruders arrive.

Seymour the hamster has a spacious cage, a constant food supply, and a FuzzyBoy 360 exercise wheel. Life could not be better, until Pearl the cat tells him what he is missing outside of his cage.

Brock the parrot and his new owner, Todd, solve their communication issues.

A shining star reminds a little bear and his bunny friend that they are never alone.

HC: 978-1-58536-950-8

HC: 978-1-58536-394-0 $16.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-8

HC: 978-1-58536-507-4

$14.99 | 10 x 7.5 | All Ages

$15.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8

HC: 978-1-58536-962-1 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8

No Pirates Allowed!

Said Library Lou Rhonda Gowler Greene Illus., Brian Ajhar Pirate Pete’s map leads him to believe buried treasure is hidden at Seabreezy Library.

With Library Lou’s help, Pete uncovers the real treasure that can always be found at the library.

HC: 978-1-58536-831-0

HC: 978-1-58536-796-2

$15.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8

$15.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-8

Ollie on Stage

One Red Sock

Keith Brockett Illus., Ashley King

Jennifer Sattler Illus., Jennifer Sattler

Once Upon a Time in the Kitchen

Ollie the Ogre wants to be in the talent show, but he can’t sing or dance. What CAN he do?

Written in rhyme and filled with humor, children will giggle through a hippo’s search for a matching sock!

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$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

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$12.95 | 8 x 10 | Ages 8 and up

Carol Odell Illus., Anna Pignataro Classic children’s stories combine with yummy recipes for a great gift!

Otis P. Oliver Protests Keri Claiborne Boyle Illus., Daniel Duncan How many times a week do your little ones take a bath?

Can Otis P. Oliver negotiate a reduced bath schedule on behalf of the grubby kids of his neighborhood?

HC: 978-1-53411-043-4 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

Board Book

New Memoirs of a Tortoise

Moose on the Loose

Devin Scillian Illus., Tim Bowers

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., John BendallBrunello

This latest entry in the Memoir series follows the long life of Oliver the tortoise and his human, Ike, and comes with a message about appreciating life every day.

Mr. McGinty’s Monarchs Linda Vander Heyden Illus., Eileen Ryan Ewen

What would you do with a moose in your yard? Or in your house? Adorable artwork highlights this rhyming read-aloud of outlandish animal antics.

Mr. McGinty loves monarch butterflies but will he be able to save them when their patch of milkweed is trimmed away?

HC: 978-1-53411-019-9

HC: 978-1-58536-427-5

$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 6-9

$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8

$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

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Mother Ghost: Nursery Rhymes for Little Monsters

My Red Velvet Cape

Rachel Kolar Illus., Roland Garrigue

It’s Mateo’s birthday! Did he ask his abuela for a red velvet cape or cake?

Dana Sullivan Illus., Dana Sullivan

A ghoulish collection of nursery rhymes will tickle your HC: 978-1-58536-393-3 funny bone. $16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

HC: 978-1-58536-392-6 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

Otter Out of Water

Ozzie and the Art

Contest Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., John Bendall-Brunello Dana Sullivan What is this adorable creature Illus., Dana Sullivan doing out of the water? Find out in this rhyming readaloud.

HC: 978-1-58536-431-2 $15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

When Ozzie’s entry in an art contest receives only Honorable Mention, he learns that winning isn’t everything.

Roof Octopus Lucy Branam Illus., Rogério Coelho What would you do if you found an octopus sitting on your roof?

HC: 978-1-58536-997-3 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

Sandy Feet! Whose Feet?: Footprints at the Shore

Say Daddy!

Susan Wood Illus., Steliyana Doneva

Everyone from Mother to Brother to Aunt Grace is eager to share a favorite book with the newest member of the family.

Spend a day at the beach and discover what wildlife are sharing your outdoor adventure!

HC: 978-1-58536-820-4

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$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-6

$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

Michael Shoulders Illus., Teri Weidner

BB: 978-1-58536-863-1 $8.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up

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The Perfect Gift

The Perfect Gift

Wordplay & Stella Batts

W O R D P L AY

New

Scare a Bear Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., John BendallBrunello How would you scare a bear out of your cabin? Or out of your fishing boat? Another rhyming read-aloud from the Moose on the Loose team.

HC: 978-1-58536-430-5 $15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

Someday Is Not a Day of the Week

Tallulah: Mermaid of the Great Lakes

Travel Guide for Monsters

Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Kevin O’Malley

Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Susan Kathleen Hartung

Lori Degman Illus., Dave Szalay

Follow the tale of Max and his quest to spend quality time with his family, only to be told to wait until someday. For every busy parent who has answered “someday” to the question of “when?”

A magical mermaid tale about gemstones hidden in oceans and the Great Lakes.

HC: 978-1-58536-909-6 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8

This humorous travel guide takes you across the nation, stopping at iconic locations and tourist favorites. Is that your little one at the top of the Statue of Liberty or someone else’s monster?

When the Wind Blew Petra Brown Illus., Petra Brown When Little Bear awakes to find that the world around him was destroyed by a storm, Big Bear lovingly assures him that they will find a safe, new place to call home.

My Daddy Likes to Say Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan

HC: 978-1-58536-432-9 $15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-10

My Grandma Likes to Say Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan

HC: 978-1-58536-284-4

My Teacher Likes to Say

Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan

Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan

HC: 978-1-58536-106-9

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$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-10

$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-10

$16.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-10

HC: 978-1-58536-969-0 $16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

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My Momma Likes to Say

S T E L L A B AT T S

$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

$15.95 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-8

Stella Batts: Needs a New Name

Stella Batts: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

$5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

$5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

Stella Batts: Something Blue

Stella Batts: None of Your Beeswax

$5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

$5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

PB: 978-1-58536-183-0 Also in BB

New

Where’d My Jo Go?

Where to Sleep

Willow

Jill Esbaum Illus., Scott Brundage

Kandy Radzinski Illus., Kandy Radzinski

A truck driver and her faithful canine companion are separated at a truck stop. Told in both Jo’s and Big Al’s voices, this heartwarming story of a joyful reunion is based on a true event.

A kitten searches the farm for the purr-fect place to sleep.

Denise Brennan-Nelson and Rosemarie Brennan Illus., Cyd Moore

HC: 978-1-53411-044-1 $16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

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Art teacher Miss Hawthorn likes trees that are colored HC: 978-1-58536-436-7 $15.95 | 9 x 9 | Ages Birth and green and apples that are painted red. But Willow up doesn’t color inside the lines and she sees pink trees and blue apples. What BB: 978-1-58536-535-7 will Miss Hawthorn think? $9.95 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up

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HC: 978-1-58536-342-1 $16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

Willow and the Snow Day Dance

Willow and the Wedding

Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Cyd Moore

Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Cyd Moore

Willow is back and she’s celebrating the seasons in a new neighborhood with a grouchy neighbor. Can she melt his cold heart in time to enjoy a Snow Day?

In a story of acceptance and love, Willow is back and ready to assist with her uncle’s very special wedding.

HC: 978-1-58536-522-7

$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

$16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

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Stella Batts: Pardon Me

Stella Batts: A Case of the Meanies

Stella Batts: Who’s in Charge?

$5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

$5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

Stella Batts: Superstar

Stella Batts: Scaredy Cat

Stella Batts: Broken Birthday

$5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

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$5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

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$5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

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Crafts

Crafts

Whether you’re looking for a rainy day project or making a gift for a friend, crafting books from Sleeping Bear Press are fun for all ages!

Crafting with Tissue Paper

Crafting with Washi Tape

Creating Crafts from Nature

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

Creating Pipe Cleaner Crafts

Creating Thanksgiving Crafts

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Braiding Hair

Building Birdhouses

Building Sandcastles

Building Snow Forts

Carving Pumpkins

Creating Party Favors

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

Folding Origami

Having Fun with Felting

Having Fun with Hair Feathering

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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Crafting with Duct Tape: Even More Projects HC: 978-1-63362-374-3 $9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

Crafting with PapierMâché

HC: 978-1-63362-367-5 $9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

Crafting with Recyclables

HC: 978-1-62431-146-8 $9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

Crafting with Recyclables: Even More Projects

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$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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Crafting with Duct Tape

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Creating Fairy Retreats HC: 978-1-61080-476-9

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

Creating Halloween Crafts

HC: 978-1-62431-149-9 $9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-61080-650-3 $6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-62431-281-6 $6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

Creating Winter Crafts

Decorating Eggs

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-62431-282-3

PB: 978-1-61080-648-0

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

Learning to Crochet

Learning to Knit

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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PB: 978-1-61080-651-0

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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PB: 978-1-62431-279-3 $6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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Holiday

Learning to Make Books

Learning to Sew

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

Making a Paper Airplane and Other Paper Toys

Making Butterfly Gardens

Making Clay Bead Crafts

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

Apple Tree Christmas Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., Trinka Hakes Noble This holiday remembrance celebrates the strength of family ties and the boundless roots of love.

HC: 978-1-58536-270-7 $16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-10

Boris and Stella and the Perfect Gift

The Christmas Tree Ship

Dara Goldman Illus., Dara Goldman

Carol Crane Illus., Chris Ellison

In a nod to The Gift of the Magi comes a story celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas, and gifts from the heart.

The story of the “Christmas Tree Ship,” its tradition of bringing trees to Chicago, and its fateful sinking in 1912 is brought to life.

HC: 978-1-58536-859-4 $15.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-8

HC: 978-1-58536-285-1 $15.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

A Cookie for Santa Stephanie Shaw Illus., Bruno Robert In this clever twist on the “Night Before Christmas,” a gingerbread boy, baked as a treat for Santa, saves the day when two exuberant puppies create a Christmas catastrophe.

Deck the Walls!: A Wacky Christmas Carol Erin Dealey Illus., Nick Ward Readers of all ages will enjoy this new take on an old holiday carol!

HC: 978-1-58536-857-0 $14.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-8

HC: 978-1-58536-883-9 $15.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-8

Making Jewelry

HC: 978-1-61080-475-2 $9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

Making Jewelry with Rubber Bands

HC: 978-1-63137-781-5

Making Knot Projects

HC: 978-1-63471-420-4 $9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-61080-649-7 $6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-63137-801-0

Making Musical Instruments

HC: 978-1-63471-421-1

Making Sock Puppets HC: 978-1-63137-782-2

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-63471-436-5 $6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-63471-437-2

PB: 978-1-63137-802-7

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$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

Good Night, Reindeer Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Marco Bucci In a clever take on Good Night Moon, Santa wishes a good night to all, including his famous reindeer team.

HC: 978-1-58536-370-4 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

Modeling Clay Creations

HC: 978-1-63137-783-9

Painting Rocks

Printmaking

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-61080-479-0

Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown From the team behind Grandma Loves You!, a sweet salute to sharing the Christmas season.

HC: 978-1-58536-918-8

Hanukkah Hamster Michelle Markel Illus., André Ceolin An immigrant taxi driver receives an unexpected gift to warm his holiday.

HC: 978-1-58536-399-5 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

J is for Jack-O’-Lantern: A Halloween Alphabet Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Donald Wu Enjoy Halloween history, haunted houses, spooky corn mazes, and more.

HC: 978-1-58536-443-5 $14.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 4-8

$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up

HC: 978-1-63362-373-6

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-63137-803-4

Grandma’s Christmas Wish

BB: 978-1-53411-064-9 PB: 978-1-61080-653-4

PB: 978-1-63362-401-6

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$8.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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Holiday

Holiday

Board Book

New

The Legend of Papa Noël Terri Hoover Dunham Illus., Laura Knorr Follow Papa Noël as he heads down the Mississippi River on Christmas Eve to deliver toys to the good little Cajun boys and girls.

Little Halloween

Memoirs of an Elf

Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Helle Urban

Devin Scillian Illus., Tim Bowers

Share Halloween in riddles and rhymes with your little ghosts and goblins.

In a memoir penned by Spark Elf, Santa has just 24 hours to complete his rounds. With cookies to eat and puppies to pet, will the toys be delivered on time?

BB: 978-1-58536-885-3 $8.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

Missile Toe: A Very Confused Christmas Devin Scillian Illus., Marty Kelley Twelve of your favorite Christmas carols and traditions are turned upside down in a very confused Christmas.

HC: 978-1-58536-256-1

HC: 978-1-58536-910-2

HC: 978-1-58536-371-1

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-10

$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8

$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

Mr. Goat’s Valentine

Santa’s Underwear

Small, Medium & Large

Snow Globe Wishes

A Tuba Christmas

Eve Bunting Illus., Kevin Zimmer

Marty Rhodes Figley Illus., Marty Kelley

Erin Dealey Illus., Claire Shorrock

Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Mary Reaves Uhles

Mr. Goat sets out to find the perfect gifts for his first love. What will they be and who is his first love?

It’s Christmas and Santa can’t head out without his long red woolen undies.

Where could they be?

Jane Monroe Donovan Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan

Ava really wants to learn to play the tuba even if it is bigger than she is!

HC: 978-1-58536-944-7

HC: 978-1-58536-954-6

HC: 978-1-58536-447-3

$16.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-7

$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

$15.95 | 10 x 10 | All Ages

On the day following a winter storm, friends and neighbors join together to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with wishes of Peace for all throughout the year!

A little girl asks Santa for a friend to share her holiday in this nostalgic picture book.

HC: 978-1-58536-384-1 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

HC: 978-1-53411-031-1 $16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

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The Night Henry Ford Met Santa

The Nutcracker’s Night Before Christmas

Carol Hagen Illus., Matt Faulkner

Keith Brockett Illus., Joseph Cowman

Did Henry Ford get his idea of an assembly line after a quick trip to Santa’s workshop at the North Pole?

It’s Christmas Eve and opening night of a children’s production of The Nutcracker ballet but chaos reigns. Can anyone save the show?

HC: 978-1-58536-132-8 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-10

P is for Pilgrim: A Thanksgiving Alphabet Carol Crane Illus., Helle Urban

S is for Shamrock:

An Ireland Alphabet

Eve Bunting Illus., Matt Faulkner

The lives of our early settlers and today’s Thanksgiving celebrations are explored in this A–Z format.

From leprechauns to fairy rings, shamrocks to St. Patrick, the beauty and wonders of the Emerald Isle are explored.

HC: 978-1-58536-889-1

PB: 978-1-58536-353-7

HC: 978-1-58536-290-5

$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 6-8

$7.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

Santa’s Secret Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Deborah Melmon

The Twelve Days of Christmas

What Cats Want for Christmas

What Dogs Want for Christmas

Illus., Dan Andreasen

Kandy Radzinski Illus., Kandy Radzinski

Kandy Radzinski Illus., Kandy Radzinski

With clever rhymes and colorful illustrations, cats pen a holiday letter to Santa.

Everyone will chuckle at these wish lists.

Canine friends speak for themselves! Dogs get to share their holiday wishes with the man in the red suit. $16.95 | 10 x 10 | All Ages

While on a family trip into the city to celebrate the holiday, a little girl notices that there are Santas everywhere. How can that be? Join this young detective in discovering Santa’s secret!

This lighthearted version of the traditional English carol is geared specifically to young readers, using playful images of animals cavorting to the song’s lyrics.

HC: 978-1-53411-038-0

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$14.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-10

$16.95 | 10 x 10 | All Ages

$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8

HC: 978-1-58536-363-6

Winter’s Gift Jane Monroe Donovan Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan A lonely old man wants to forget Christmas, but a snowstorm and a surprise visitor bring an opportunity for that most elusive gift of all, hope.

A Wish to be a Christmas Tree Colleen Monroe Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe A tall, lonely tree waits at the edge of the Christmas tree farm, wishing that he too could become someone’s special tree.

HC: 978-1-58536-231-8

HC: 978-1-58536-002-4

$16.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-10

$16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-10

BB: 978-1-58536-269-1 $8.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 1-4

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Toddlers will LOVE this new board book series by artist Jennifer Sattler!

Little ones will laugh and learn with her cast of kooky characters.

Bundle Up

Dirty Birdies

Jungle Gym

Jennifer Sattler Illus., Jennifer Sattler

Jennifer Sattler Illus., Jennifer Sattler

Jennifer Sattler Illus., Jennifer Sattler

Colors and clothing take center stage when a little hippo gets ready for outdoor play.

One little birdie playing in a mud puddle leads to four new friends and five very dirty birdies!

Who’s in and who’s out? Toddlers will love learning everyday concepts with animals on a playground.

BB: 978-1-53411-002-1

BB: 978-1-58536-389-6

BB: 978-1-58536-390-2

$7.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages 0-4

$7.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages 0-4

$7.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages 0-4

Oink-Oink! Moo! Cock-a-Doodle-Doo! Jennifer Sattler Illus., Jennifer Sattler A cast of kooky characters introduces animal sounds to little readers. Who says oink and who says moo?

BB: 978-1-58536-391-9 $7.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages 0-4