Sleeping Bear Press by Anne McGilvray & Co

Sleeping Bear Press

Giftbooks 2015

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: 1-800-487-2323

Table of Contents State by State................................................2-11 Sports...........................................................12-13 Animals & Nature.........................................14-15 General Alphabet.........................................16-18 Perfect Gift.................................................. 19-25 Storybooks by Age.................................. 19-23 I Am A Reader!............................................. 24 Stella Batts................................................... 25 Crafts..........................................................26-27 Holiday........................................................28-30 Gifts for the Family...........................................31 Wordplay...........................................................31

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

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

Little Arizona Barbara Gowan Illus., by 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

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

COLOR ADO

Board Book

A is for America: An American Alphabet

One Nation: America by the Numbers

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

Little California Helen Foster James Illus., by Helle Urban

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

CONNECTICUT

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 | 5½ x 7½ | 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. by 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

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

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State by State DEL AWARE

State by State FLORIDA

IOWA

KANSAS

KENTUCKY

Board Book

F is for First State: A Delaware Alphabet

S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet

Sunny Numbers: A Florida Counting Book

Carol Crane Illus., Elizabeth Traynor

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

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

GEORGIA

Little Florida

H is for Hawkeye: An Iowa Alphabet

Numbers in a Row: An Iowa Number Book

S is for Sunflower: A Kansas Alphabet

One Kansas Farmer: A Kansas Number Book

B is for Bluegrass: A Kentucky Alphabet

Patricia A. Pierce Illus., Bruce Langton

Patricia A. Pierce Illus., Dorothia Rohner

Devin and Corey Scillian Illus., Doug Bowles

Mary Ann McCabe Riehle Illus., Wes Burgiss

BB: 978-1-58536-487-9

HC: 978-1-58536-114-4

HC: 978-1-58536-164-9

HC: 978-1-58536-061-1

HC: 978-1-58536-182-3

HC: 978-1-58536-056-7

$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Carol Crane Illus. by Michael Glenn Monroe

HAWAI‘I

IDAHO

LOUISIANA

Board Book

P is for Peach: A Georgia Alphabet Carol Crane Illus., Mark Braught

HC: 978-1-58536-046-8

MAINE

Board Book

Little Georgia Carol Crane Illus. by Laura Knorr

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

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

A is for Aloha: A Hawai‘i Alphabet

P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet

P is for Pelican: A Louisiana Alphabet

U‘ilani Goldsberry Illus., Tammy Yee

Stan and Joy Steiner Illus., Jocelyn Slack

Anita C. Prieto Illus., Laura Knorr

HC: 978-1-58536-146-5

HC: 978-1-58536-155-7

HC: 978-1-58536-137-3

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

ILLINOIS

INDIANA

Board Book

Little Louisiana Anita C. Prieto Illus., Laura Knorr

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

L is for Lobster: A Maine Alphabet

Fishing for Numbers: A Maine Number Book

Cynthia Furlong Reynolds Illus., Jeannie Brett

HC: 978-1-58536-024-6

HC: 978-1-58536-035-2

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

MARYL AND

Little Maine Jeannie Brett Illus., Jeannie Brett

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

MASSACHUSETTS

Board Book

L is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet

Prairie Numbers: An Illinois Number Book

W is for Windy City: A Chicago Alphabet

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Kathy O’Malley

HC: 978-1-58536-016-1

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

Steven L. Layne and Deborah Dover Layne Illus., Michael Hays and Judy MacDonald

HC: 978-1-58536-180-9

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-420-6

Little Illinois

H is for Hoosier: An Indiana Alphabet

B is for Blue Crab: A Maryland Alphabet

Goliath: Hero of the Great Baltimore Fire

Cynthia Furlong Reynolds Illus., Bruce Langton

Shirley C. Menendez Illus., Laura Stutzman

Claudia Friddell Illus., Troy Howell

BB: 978-1-58536-537-1

HC: 978-1-58536-041-3

HC: 978-1-58536-160-1

HC: 978-1-58536-455-8

$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

Esther Hershenhorn Illus. by Michael Glenn Monroe

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

Lisa Papp Illus., Robert Papp

Margot Theis Raven Illus., Jeannie Brett

Heidi E. Y. Stemple Illus., Jeannie Brett

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 10 | Ages 6-10

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State by State

State by State MICHIGAN

M I N N E S O TA Board Book

New

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

HC: 978-1-58536-003-1

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

HC: 978-1-58536-904-1 $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

The Michigan Reader

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

PB: 978-1-58536-452-7

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., K. L. Darnell $5.95 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 6-10

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 Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 10 | 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

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

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

BB: 978-1-58536-479-4

HC: 978-1-58536-150-2

$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

$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

The Legend of the Loon

Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

The Legend of Minnesota

M is for Magnolia: A Mississippi Alphabet

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., David Geister

Michael Shoulders Illus., Rick Anderson

HC: 978-1-58536-278-3

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 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

MICHIGAN

1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi: A Mississippi Number Book Michael Shoulders Illus., Rick Anderson

HC: 978-1-58536-188-5 $16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

M I N N E S O TA

MISSOURI

M O N TA N A

Board Book

The Legend of Sleeping Bear

The Legend of the Petoskey Stone

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

HC: 978-1-886947-35-1

HC: 978-1-58536-217-2

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

Mackinac Bridge: The Story of the Five-Mile Poem Gloria Whelan Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

HC: 978-1-58536-283-7

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

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

New BB

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

N O R T H D A K O TA

OHIO

Board Book

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

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

HC: 978-1-58536-196-0

P is for Peace Garden: A North Dakota Alphabet

B is for Buckeye: An Ohio Alphabet

Roxane B. Salonen Illus., Joanna Yardley

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

$16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

NEW JERSEY

OHIO

Board Book

OKLAHOMA New BB

Board Book

New

G is for Garden State: A New Jersey Alphabet Eileen Cameron Illus., Doris Ettlinger

HC: 978-1-58536-152-6

Little New Jersey 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

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

NEW MEXICO

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

N E W YO R K

Cardinal Numbers: An Ohio Counting 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

E is for Empire: A New York State Alphabet

Helen Foster James Illus., Neecy Twinem

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

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

E is for Enchantment: A New Mexico Alphabet

S is for Sooner: An Oklahoma Alphabet

Board Book

Times Square: A New York State Number Book

Little New York

The New York Reader

Pappyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 | 11 x 9 | 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

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

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

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

The Story of the H.L. Hunley and Queenie’s Coin Fran Hawk Illus., Dan Nance

HC: 978-1-58536-218-9

$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

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

S O U T H D A K O TA

TENNESSEE

William Anderson Illus., Cheryl Harness

HC: 978-1-58536-141-0

V is for Volunteer: A Tennessee Alphabet

WEST VIRGINIA

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

Count On Us: A Tennessee Number Book

Little Tennessee

Michael Shoulders Illus., Bruce Langton

BB: 978-1-58536-201-1

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

WISCONSIN Board Book

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

HC: 978-1-58536-131-1

HC: 978-1-58536-151-9

$16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

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

Board Book

Round Up: A Texas Number Book

Carol Crane Illus., Alan Stacy

Board Book

C is for Cowboy: A Wyoming Alphabet

Four Wheels West: A Wyoming Number Book

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

Little Texas

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: 978-1-58536-232-5

W YO M I N G

TEXAS

L is for Lone Star: A Texas Alphabet

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

Board Book

M is for Mount Rushmore: A South Dakota Alphabet

Marie and Roland Smith Illus., Barbara Gibson

$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., by Doug Bowles

Illus., by Renné Benoit

Brad Herzog Illus., by Doug Bowles

Matt Napier Illus., by 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

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

$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

New BB

Little Soccer

H is for Hockey

Hockey Numbers

I Love Hockey

Brad Herzog Illus., by 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

$7.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 1-4

$7.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

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

BB: 978-1-58536-303-2 $8.99 | 5.5 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

Full Count: A Baseball Number Book

Hat Tricks Count: A Hockey Number Book

T is for Touchdown: A Football Alphabet

Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet

Brad Herzog Illus., Bruce Langton

Matt Napier Illus., Melanie Rose

Brad Herzog Illus., Mark Braught

Matt Napier Illus., Melanie Rose

HC: 978-1-58536-429-9

HC: 978-1-58536-163-2

HC: 978-1-58536-233-2

HC: 978-1-58536-065-9

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$19.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

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Animals & Nature

New Grady the Goose

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

Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe

Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

Grady does things her way, ignoring her parents’ advice. But when she lags behind after her family flies south, Grady regrets not listening to them.

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.

HC: 978-1-58536-282-0 $16.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

HC: 978-1-58536-070-3

The Hidden Bestiary of Marvelous, Mysterious, and (maybe even) Magical Creatures Judy Young Illus., Laura Francesca Filippucci Explorer Basil B. Barnswhitten travels the globe, searching out exotic creatures. By deciphering clues, young explorers can answer the questions: Is it alive? Is it extinct? Did it ever exist?

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

Pierre the Penguin: A True Story 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.

Saving Samantha

Sleepy Snoozy Cozy Coozy

Titanicat

Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

Judy Young Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe

Marty Crisp Illus., Robert Papp

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

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.

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?

HC: 978-1-58536-908-9

HC: 978-1-58536-355-1

$15.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 5-8

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-220-2 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-485-5 $15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 3-7

HC: 978-1-58536-433-6

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

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Itsy Bitsy & Teeny Weeny

The Legend of the Beaver’s Tail

The Little Green Pea

Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

Stephanie Shaw Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

Alison Barber Illus., Paige Keiser

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.

Based on an Ojibwe legend, this beaver’s tale helps us learn what is really important in our lives.

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

HC: 978-1-58536-898-3

HC: 978-1-58536-448-0

HC: 978-1-58536-417-6 $16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

A Penguin Named Patience: A Hurricane Katrina Rescue Story

Track that Scat

Who Will Plant a Tree?

Lisa Morlock Illus., Carrie Anne Bradshaw

Jerry Pallotta Illus., Tom Leonard

Suzanne Lewis Illus., Lisa Anchin

Explore the great outdoors and learn about our woodland neighbors.

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.

Hurricane Katrina devastated much of New Orleans, including the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. This heartwarming story shares how the Aquarium’s South African penguins survived, traveled to Monterey Bay, and ultimately returned to their home in Louisiana.

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

HC: 978-1-58536-502-9 $15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 3-7

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

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A is for Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet

B is for Buckaroo: A Cowboy Alphabet

D is for Dinosaur: A Prehistoric Alphabet

Richard Michelson Illus., Ron Mazellan

Louise Doak Whitney and Gleaves Whitney Illus., Susan Guy

Todd Chapman and Lita Judge Illus., Lita Judge

Celebrate the holidays, heritage, culture, and history with your family.

HC: 978-1-58536-322-3 $17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

Cowpokes will enjoy this romp through a cowboy (or girl’s) way of life.

HC: 978-1-58536-139-7

Put on your paleontologist hat and explore the world of the dinosaurs.

HC: 978-1-58536-242-4 $17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

D is for Drinking Gourd: An African American Alphabet Nancy I. Sanders Illus., E. B. Lewis Celebrate the heritage, cultural contributions, and remarkable achievements of African Americans in this beautifully illustrated A-Z format.

HC: 978-1-58536-293-6

M is for Melody: A Music Alphabet

M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Katherine Larson

Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Robert Papp

Based on NAEC Standards for Music in Elementary, instruments, terms, composers, and musical styles are examined.

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

PB: 978-1-58536-332-2

M is for Mom: A Child’s Alphabet

M is for Monster: A Fantastic Creatures Alphabet

Mary Ann McCabe Riehle Illus., Chris Ellison

J. Patrick Lewis Illus., Gerald Kelley

HC: 978-1-58536-304-9

Some of the many ways a mother expresses her love are explored in playful verse and insightful reflections.

The monsters and creatures that lurk in the shadows and go bump in the night are explored in this fantastic creatures alphabet.

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-458-9

HC: 978-1-58536-818-1

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$16.99 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$7.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

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

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

H is for Honor: A Military Family Alphabet

Jerry Pallotta Illus., John S. Dykes

Devin Scillian Illus., Victor Juhasz

Baseball fans of all ages can tour America’s oldest Major League ballpark—Fenway!

Celebrate the men and women who serve in America’s Armed Forces and their families.

HC: 978-1-58536-788-7

HC: 978-1-58536-292-9

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

M is for Majestic: A National Parks Alphabet David Domeniconi Illus., Pam Carroll Natural splendors of America’s national parks, from Acadia to Zion, are showcased. Explore volcanoes, glaciers, forests, and more.

HC: 978-1-58536-138-0 $17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

M is for Masterpiece: An Art Alphabet

P is for Pirate: A Pirate Alphabet

P is for Princess: A Royal Alphabet

S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet

S is for S’mores: A Camping Alphabet

David Domeniconi Illus., Will Bullas

Eve Bunting Illus., John Manders

Richard Michelson Illus., Doris Ettlinger

Helen Foster James Illus., Lita Judge

An alphabetical guide to fine art written especially for children explores art history, techniques, and famous artists.

Gather ’round me hearties for an A to Z look at the legends, the ships, and the men and women who rode the high seas in search of riches.

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

Experience this poetic visit to the beach from the sand to the salt to the sea glass.

HC: 978-1-58536-276-9

HC: 978-1-58536-815-0

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

Find out what to pack, where to go, and what to do when you get there. Topics include unique camping environments, equipment necessities, famous conservationists, and national parks.

Tour the world of kings, queens, and the stories behind the thrones. Monarchs real (Princess Diana) and make-believe (Cinderella) are profiled and examined, along with their legends and histories.

HC: 978-1-58536-306-3

HC: 978-1-58536-862-4 $15.95 | 11 x 9 | All Ages

HC: 978-1-58536-302-5 $17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

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T is for Tutu: A Ballet Alphabet

V is for Venus Flytrap: A Plant Alphabet

V is for von Trapp: A Musical Family Alphabet

W is for Waves: An Ocean Alphabet

Sonia Rodriguez and Kurt Browning Illus., Wilson Ong

Eugene M. Gagliano Illus., Elizabeth Traynor

William Anderson Illus., Linda Dockey Graves

Marie and Roland Smith Illus., John Megahan

Why do onions make us cry? And what makes a forest a rainforest? The plant kingdom is explored in this beautifully illustrated alphabet book.

The names and personalities made famous in the movie The Sound of Music are brought to life.

Explore the ocean’s depths and meet the creatures that live there. Learn about thermohaline currents, dolphin intelligence, and the largest living structure in the world.

Dancer Sonia Rodriguez, with husband Kurt Browning, introduces this dance form from its beginnings to basic positions to famous stage roles.

HC: 978-1-58536-312-4

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

HC: 978-1-58536-350-6

HC: 978-1-58536-254-7

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

Goodnight Baby Bear

Grandma Loves You!

Say Daddy!

Teach Me To Love

Michael Shoulders Illus., Teri Weidner

Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown

Michael Shoulders Illus., Teri Weidner

Denise Brennan-Nelson

The Bear family from Say Daddy! returns to celebrate Baby Bear’s childhood milestones and memories.

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

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

Adorable photos from the animal kingdom combined with gentle verse feature tender “teachable” moments between parent and child.

HC: 978-1-58536-471-8

HC: 978-1-58536-354-4

HC: 978-1-58536-858-7

$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up

$12.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages Birth-4

HC: 978-1-58536-836-5 $14.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

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

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AGES 4 to 6

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W is for Woof: A Dog Alphabet Ruth Strother Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Whether a mutt or purebred, the domesticated dog has been a part of human society for thousands of years. This A-Z canine course includes behavior, training, grooming, and health care.

W is for Wrigley: The Friendly Confines Alphabet Brad Herzog Illus., John Hanley Celebrate the April 2014 centennial of opening day at the home of the Chicago Cubs.

HC: 978-1-58536-816-7 $16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

Z is for Zookeeper: A Zoo Alphabet Roland and Marie Smith Illus., Henry Cole Who better than a zookeeper to give a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the most popular places to visit? From trimming toenails to transportation to putting animals to bed at night, it’s all here.

HC: 978-1-58536-343-8

HC: 978-1-58536-158-8

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

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What’s Looking at You, Kid?

Where to Sleep

The Boy and the Moon

J. Patrick Lewis Illus., Renée Graef

Kandy Radzinski Illus., Kandy Radzinski

James Christopher Carroll Illus., James Christopher Carroll

Simple rhymes are used to help young readers identify wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and insects.

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

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: 978-1-58536-793-1

HC: 978-1-58536-436-7 $15.95 | 9 x 9 | Ages Birth and up

$14.95 | 9 x 9 | Ages Birth and up

BB: 978-1-58536-535-7 $9.95 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up

Buster the Little Garbage Truck 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

HC: 978-1-58536-521-0 $15.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-6

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Ferry Tail

A Giraffe Did One

He’s Been a Monster All Day!

Ozzie and the Art Contest

Memoirs of a Hamster

Moose on the Loose

Otter Out of Water

Scare a Bear

Katharine Kenah Illus., Nicole Wong

Jerry Pallotta Illus., Tatjana Mai-Wyss

Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Cyd Moore

Dana Sullivan Illus., Dana Sullivan

Devin Scillian Illus., Tim Bowers

Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., John Bendall-Brunello

Walter the ferry dog loves to help but what happens when Walter gets lost on land?

Readers have to figure out just exactly what it is these animals are doing. A fun reminder on good manners.

After an especially “busy” day, 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.

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

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.

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

What is this adorable creature doing out of the water? Find out in this rhyming read-aloud.

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: 978-1-58536-827-3

HC: 978-1-58536-831-0

HC: 978-1-58536-427-5

$14.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-6

$15.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8

$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

HC: 978-1-58536-829-7 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-6

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

AGES 4 to 6

HC: 978-1-58536-820-4 $15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-6

AGES 4 to 8

$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

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

AGES 4 to 8

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Scout

Colors of Me

The Flying Hand of Marco B.

Memoirs of a Goldfish

Gordon McMillan Illus., Gordon McMillan

Brynne Barnes Illus., Annika M. Nelson

Richard Leiter Illus., Shahar Kober

Devin Scillian Illus., Tim Bowers

When Scout the Scottish terrier loses his favorite red ball, he makes new friends in his apartment building as he searches for it.

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

Fun poetry relates a story about a little boy’s imagined flights of fancy while riding in the back of the family car.

HC: 978-1-58536-797-9

HC: 978-1-58536-541-8

HC: 978-1-58536-888-4

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.

$14.95 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-6

$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

HC: 978-1-58536-431-2

HC: 978-1-58536-507-4 $15.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8

Someday Is Not a Day of the Week

Tallulah: Mermaid of the Great Lakes

Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Kevin O’Malley

Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Susan Kathleen Hartung

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: 978-1-58536-243-1 $15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8

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

Willow Denise Brennan-Nelson and Rosemarie Brennan Illus., Cyd Moore Art teacher Miss Hawthorn likes trees that are colored green and apples that are painted red. When Willow joins the class, she doesn’t color inside the lines and she sees pink trees and blue apples. What will Miss Hawthorn think?

Willow and the Snow Day Dance 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?

HC: 978-1-58536-522-7 $16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8

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

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The Legend of the Teddy Bear

Delia’s Dull Day

Frank Murphy Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

Andy Myer Illus., Andy Myer

Based on the tale of President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt’s refusal to shoot a bear, read the story of the origins of America’s favorite stuffed animal and how it got its name.

Delia complains that her life is dull, dull, dull, and doesn’t notice the amazing things happening all around her!

HC: 978-1-58536-804-4 $16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-8

HC: 978-1-58536-013-0

Dozer’s Run: A True Story of a Dog and His Race

Finnegan and Fox: The Ten-Foot Cop

Hot Dog!: Eleanor Roosevelt Throws a Picnic

Debbie Levy with Rosana Panza Illus., David Opie

Helen L. Wilbur Illus., John Manders

Leslie Kimmelman Illus., Victor Juhasz

Dog lovers will cheer as Dozer the Goldendoodle joins 2,000 two-legged runners in a race to benefit a cancer treatment center.

Finnegan, a police horse, and his human partner, Officer T. J. Fox, come to the rescue of a little girl lost in New York City. A lively tribute to mounted police units everywhere.

Would you serve hot dogs to the King and Queen of England? Eleanor Roosevelt did and it turned out swell. Hot diggity dog!

HC: 978-1-58536-784-9

$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-896-9 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-8

$16.95 | 10.5 x 10.5 | Ages 4-10

HC: 978-1-58536-830-3

$16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-8

AGES 6 to 8

Johnny Kaw: A Tall Tale

Lily’s Victory Garden

Maestro Stu Saves the Zoo

Devin Scillian Illus., Brad Sneed

Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Robert Gantt Steele

Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Tim Bowers

A tall tale based on the legendary folk hero from Kansas, Johnny Kaw creates the Rocky Mountains, carves out valleys, and even takes on a tornado in this rollicking, rhyming yarn.

During World War II, a young girl helps a bereaved mother overcome her grief when she plants a Victory Garden in the woman’s yard.

In a story sprinkled with well-known idioms such as “snug as a bug in a rug” a little boy rescues a zoo in trouble.

HC: 978-1-58536-450-3

HC: 978-1-58536-802-0

$16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$15.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-791-7 $15.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

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Kay Kay’s Alphabet Safari Dana Sullivan Illus., Dana Sullivan In 2011, Kay Kay, a part-time taxi driver, walked by the Star of Hope School in Bungoma, Kenya, when the children called out to him…so begins Kay Kay’s alphabet safari.

HC: 978-1-58536-905-8 $15.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 6-8

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No Pirates Allowed! Said Library Lou

Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band

Finn McCool and the Great Fish

Rhonda Gowler Greene Illus., Brian Ajhar

Kwame Alexander Illus., Tim Bowers

Eve Bunting Illus., Zachary Pullen

Pirate Pete’s treasure map leads him to believe buried treasure is hidden at Seabreezy Library. Can he find it? With Library Lou’s help, Pirate Pete uncovers the real treasure that can always be found at the library.

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.

HC: 978-1-58536-796-2

HC: 978-1-58536-688-0 $15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 6-10

No Year of the Cat

A Pet for Miss Wright

Mary Dodson Wade Illus., Nicole Wong

Judy Young Illus., Andrea Wesson

When Irish giant Finn McCool learns about a magical red salmon with the wisdom of the world, he sets out to catch the fish. You may also like S is for Shamrock, page 29.

The first twelve animals to swim across a river will have a year named after them, earning a place on the Chinese calendar. You may also like D is for Dancing Dragon, page 28.

A lonely writer searches for the perfect pet to keep her company as she works in her office. She tries a variety of pets before making her choice.

HC: 978-1-58536-366-7

HC: 978-1-58536-785-6

$15.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-509-8

Rags, Hero Dog of WWI: A True Story

The Scarlet Stockings Spy: A Revolutionary War Tale

Margot Theis Raven Illus., Petra Brown

Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., Robert Papp

Museums with American history exhibits and dog lovers alike will fall in love with this story of a WWI canine hero and his human companion.

Can one little girl and her scarlet stockings help protect Washington’s army from the British?

HC: 978-1-58536-230-1 $16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-258-5 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$15.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-8

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Stella Batts

DIGGER AND DAISY

S T E L L A B AT T S

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Digger and Daisy Go to the Zoo

Digger and Daisy Go on a Picnic

Digger and Daisy Go to the Doctor

Digger and Daisy Go to the City

$9.99 | 6 x 9 | Ages 4-6

HC: 978-1-58536-841-9

HC: 978-1-58536-843-3

HC: 978-1-58536-845-7

HC: 978-1-58536-847-1

Stella Batts: Needs a New Name PB: 978-1-58536-842-6

PB: 978-1-58536-844-0

PB: 978-1-58536-846-4

PB: 978-1-58536-848-8

$4.99 | 6 x 9 | Ages 4-6

Stella decides to change her name after a boy from her class keeps calling her “Smella.” How hard can it be to pick a new name? It’s not as easy as it sounds.

FROG AND FRIENDS

Stella Batts: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

HC: 978-1-58536-185-4

Stella can’t wait to try out the candy store’s new Magical Glow-in-theDark Chewing Gum. But instead of granting wishes, the gum seems to bring Stella bad luck, including a VERY drastic haircut!

$9.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

HC: 978-1-58536-189-2

Stella Batts: Pardon Me Stella needs to find a new best friend after her friend, Willa, moves away. But finding a new best friend is not easy. Things look up when she meets Evie, the new girl in town. Until they get to school…

Stella Batts: A Case of the Meanies Mean boy Joshua continues to plague Stella when he decides to have a birthday party at her parents’ candy store. He invites everyone in the class EXCEPT her!

HC: 978-1-58536-193-9

HC: 978-1-58536-198-4

$9.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

PB: 978-1-58536-194-6

PB: 978-1-58536-199-1

$5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

$9.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

PB: 978-1-58536-183-0 $5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

PB: 978-1-58536-191-5 $5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

Frog and Friends

HC: 978-1-58536-548-7 $9.95 | 6 x 9 | Ages 6-8

PB: 978-1-58536-689-7 $3.99 | 6 x 9 | Ages 6-8

Frog and Friends: Party at the Pond

Frog and Friends: Best Summer Ever

Frog and Friends: Frog’s Flying Adventure

Frog and Friends: Outdoor Surprises

$9.95 | 6 x 9 | Ages 6-8

PB: 978-1-58536-690-3

PB: 978-1-58536-691-0

PB: 978-1-58536-806-8

PB: 978-1-58536-808-2

$3.99 | 6 x 9 | Ages 6-8

$4.99 | 6 x 9 | Ages 6-8

HC: 978-1-58536-549-4

HC: 978-1-58536-550-0

HC: 978-1-58536-805-1

HC: 978-1-58536-807-5

New FROG AND FRIENDS

TUGG AND TEENY Stella Batts: Who’s in Charge?

Stella Batts: Something Blue

Stella Batts: None of Your Beeswax

Stella gets a lesson in responsibility when she offers to “dog-sit” for her best friend’s dog.

Stella is so excited about her Aunt Laura’s wedding, but as usual things don’t quite go according to plan.

In the 7th book of the series, Stella learns that it’s not fun or easy to keep secrets.

HC: 978-1-58536-851-8

$9.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

HC: 978-1-58536-849-5 $9.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

Frog and Friends: Frog Saves the Day

HC: 978-1-58536-809-9 $9.99 | 6 x 9 | Ages 6-8

Frog and Friends: Frog’s Lucky Day

HC: 978-1-58536-892-1

Tugg and Teeny

HC: 978-1-58536-514-2 $9.95 | 6 x 9 | Ages 6-8

$9.99 | 6 x 9 | Ages 6-8

Tugg and Teeny: Jungle Surprises

Tugg and Teeny: That’s What Friends Are For

$9.95 | 6 x 9 | Ages 6-8

HC: 978-1-58536-515-9

HC: 978-1-58536-516-6

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HC: 978-1-58536-855-6 $9.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

HC: 978-1-58536-853-2

$9.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

PB: 978-1-58536-856-3 $5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

PB: 978-1-58536-850-1 $5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

PB: 978-1-58536-852-5

PB: 978-1-58536-854-9 $5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

$5.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 7 & up

PB: 978-1-58536-810-5

PB: 978-1-58536-893-8

$3.99 | 6 x 9 | Ages 6-8

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PB: 978-1-58536-685-9 $3.99 | 6 x 9 | Ages 6-8

PB: 978-1-58536-686-6

PB: 978-1-58536-687-3

$3.99 | 6 x 9 | Ages 6-8

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Crafts

Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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! Braiding Hair

Building Birdhouses

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-61080-471-4

HC: 978-1-61080-478-3

Creating Thanksgiving Crafts HC: 978-1-62431-148-2

Creating Winter Crafts

Decorating Eggs

Folding Origami

Learning to Knit

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-62431-282-3

PB: 978-1-61080-648-0

PB: 978-1-62431-277-9

PB: 978-1-61080-651-0

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-62431-150-5

HC: 978-1-61080-474-5

HC: 978-1-62431-145-1

HC: 978-1-61080-477-6

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-61080-645-9

PB: 978-1-61080-652-7

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-62431-280-9 $6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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Building Sandcastles

Building Snow Forts

Carving Pumpkins

Crafting with Duct Tape

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-61080-468-4

HC: 978-1-61080-469-1

HC: 978-1-61080-470-7

HC: 978-1-62431-147-5

Crafting with Recyclables

HC: 978-1-62431-146-8

Learning to Sew

HC: 978-1-63137-780-8 $9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-61080-642-8

PB: 978-1-61080-643-5

PB: 978-1-61080-644-2

PB: 978-1-62431-279-3

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-62431-278-6

PB: 978-1-63137-800-3 $6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

Crafting with Tissue Paper

HC: 978-1-63137-779-2

Crafting with Washi Tape

HC: 978-1-63137-778-5

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-63137-799-0

PB: 978-1-63137-798-3

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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$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

Creating Halloween Crafts

HC: 978-1-62431-149-9

Creating Pipe Cleaner Crafts

HC: 978-1-63137-784-6

New

Making Jewelry with Rubber Bands

HC: 978-1-63137-781-5

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-62431-281-6

PB: 978-1-63137-804-1

PB: 978-1-63137-801-0

$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

PB: 978-1-61080-647-3

PB: 978-1-61080-646-6

PB: 978-1-63137-797-6

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-61080-473-8

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

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-61080-472-1

HC: 978-1-63137-777-8

Making Jewelry

HC: 978-1-61080-475-2 $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

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Modeling Clay Creations

HC: 978-1-63137-783-9

Painting Rocks

HC: 978-1-61080-479-0 $9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$9.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-63137-802-7 $6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

PB: 978-1-63137-803-4

PB: 978-1-61080-653-4 $6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

$6.99 | 7.5 x 9.5 | Ages 6-10

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Holiday

Holiday Board Book

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

HC: 978-1-58536-859-4

A Christmas Spider’s Miracle

The Christmas Tree Ship

Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., Stephen Costanza

Carol Crane Illus., Chris Ellison

Based on an old Ukrainian story, a kindhearted spider gives an unexpected Christmas gift to a peasant woman and her family.

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: 978-1-58536-602-6

HC: 978-1-58536-285-1

$16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

$15.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

Deck the Walls!: A Wacky Christmas Carol

J is for Jack-O’-Lantern: A Halloween Alphabet

The Legend of Papa Noël

Erin Dealey Illus., Nick Ward

Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Donald Wu

Terri Hoover Dunham Illus., Laura Knorr

Readers of all ages will enjoy this new take on an old holiday carol!

Enjoy Halloween history, haunted houses, spooky corn mazes, and more.

Follow Papa Noël as he heads down the Mississippi River on Christmas Eve to deliver toys to the good little Cajun boys and girls.

HC: 978-1-58536-857-0

HC: 978-1-58536-443-5

$14.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-8

$14.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 4-8

$15.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-8

Little Halloween Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Helle Urban Share Halloween in riddles and rhymes with your little ghosts and goblins.

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

HC: 978-1-58536-256-1 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-10

New

New 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.

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

D is for Dancing Dragon: A China Alphabet Carol Crane Illus., Zong Zhou Wang From the 4,000 miles of the Great Wall to the inventions of fireworks and kites, the many splendors of China come to life. Topics include food, music, and language. You may also like No Year of the Cat, page 23.

HC: 978-1-58536-273-8

The Night Henry Ford Met Santa

P is for Pilgrim: A Thanksgiving Alphabet

S is for Shamrock:

Carol Hagen Illus., Matt Faulkner

Carol Crane Illus., Helle Urban

Eve Bunting Illus., Matt Faulkner

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

From the lives of our early settlers, who established the foundations for American freedoms and ideals, to today’s celebrations.

HC: 978-1-58536-910-2

HC: 978-1-58536-132-8

PB: 978-1-58536-353-7

From leprechauns to fairy rings, shamrocks to St. Patrick, the beauty and wonders of the Emerald Isle are explored. You may also like Finn McCool and the Great Fish, page 22.

$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8

$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-10

$7.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

HC: 978-1-58536-290-5

Memoirs of an Elf Devin Scillian Illus., Tim Bowers 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?

An Ireland Alphabet

$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10

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Gifts for the Family G I F T S F O R T H E F A M I LY

New BB

Small, Medium & Large Jane Monroe Donovan Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan A little girl asks Santa for a friend to share her holiday in this nostalgic picture book.

HC: 978-1-58536-447-3 $15.95 | 10 x 10 | All Ages

Smudge and the Book of Mistakes: A Christmas Story

The Twelve Days of Christmas

What Cats Want for Christmas

Illus., Dan Andreasen

Gloria Whelan Illus., Stephen Costanza

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.

Kandy Radzinski Illus., Kandy Radzinski

In Ireland in the Middle Ages, a clumsy young monk is mistakenly selected to be a scribe for an illuminated manuscript of the Christmas story.

With clever rhymes and colorful illustrations, cats pen a holiday letter to Santa. Everyone will chuckle at these wish lists.

Little Birthday Everyone loves a birthday and this Little board book will delight the guest of honor with riddles and rhymes!

BB: 978-1-58536-911-9 $8.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3

Once Upon a Time in the Kitchen Carol Odell Illus., Anna Pignataro Story excerpts from children’s classics (including Huckleberry Finn) are combined with fun, easy-to-follow recipes!

HC: 978-1-58536-834-1

HC: 978-1-58536-340-7

HC: 978-1-58536-518-0

$14.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-10

$16.95 | 10 x 10 | All Ages

$12.95 | 8 x 10 | Ages 8 and up

HC: 978-1-58536-483-1

Happy Birthday to You!: The Mystery Behind the Most Famous Song in the World Margot Theis Raven Illus., Chris K. Soentpiet In 1889 Patty and Mildred Hill wrote “Good Morning to All” for their students. They later changed the words and birthday celebrations were forever altered.

Txtng Mama Txtng Baby Esther Hershenhorn Illus., Doug Bowles This board book version of Mommy’s phone filled with emoticons will make Baby smile!

BB: 978-1-58536-887-7 $8.99 | 4 x 6.5 | Ages Birth-3

HC: 978-1-58536-169-4

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | All Ages

$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10

W O R D P L AY

Also in BB

What Dogs Want for Christmas Kandy Radzinski Illus., Kandy Radzinski

Winter’s Gift Jane Monroe Donovan Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan

A Wish to be a Christmas Tree Colleen Monroe Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe

Canine friends speak for themselves! Dogs get to share their holiday wishes with the man in the red suit.

A lonely old man wants to forget Christmas, but a snowstorm and a surprise visitor needing help bring an opportunity for that most elusive gift of all, hope.

HC: 978-1-58536-363-6

HC: 978-1-58536-231-8

HC: 978-1-58536-002-4

$16.95 | 10 x 10 | All Ages

$16.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-10

$16.95 | 9 x 11½ | Ages 4-10

A tall, lonely tree waits at the edge of the Christmas tree farm wishing that he too could become someone’s special tree.

My Daddy Likes to Say Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan A great gift for Dad that includes sayings from Dad’s point of view such as “Straight from the horse’s mouth.”

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 Young and old alike will enjoy these sayings oft-quoted by the “senior” members of our families. This book makes a wonderful intergenerational gift.

HC: 978-1-58536-284-4 $16.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-10

My Momma Likes to Say

My Teacher Likes to Say

Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan

A child’s hilarious visual interpretation of such parental idioms and witticisms as “Hold your horses” and “Money doesn’t grow on trees.”

Enjoy this delightful interpretation of idioms, proverbs, and clichés many students remember hearing in the classroom, from “Do you have ants in your pants?” to “Great minds think alike.”

HC: 978-1-58536-106-9 $15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-10

HC: 978-1-58536-212-7 $15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-10

BB: 978-1-58536-269-1 $8.99 | 5½ x 7½ | Ages 1-4

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Customers who are captivated by the sweetness and whimsy of the best-seller Grandma Loves You! will love the new Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nursery Rhymes and Songs series. Releasing in August 2015, in a robust boardbook format, these familiar and well-loved nursery rhymes will tickle the fancies of grandmas and little readers alike!

Old MacDonald

Itsy Bitsy Spider

Illus., Petra Brown

Coming Fall 2015

BB: 978-1-58536-609-5

BB: 978-1-58536-607-1

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Author & Illustrator Visits

This catalog organizes titles according to broad subject matter; however, most books can be used across the curriculum to bolster reading skills in geography, social studies, history, and other content areas.

Many of the talented authors and illustrators behind Sleeping Bear Press books are available to meet students in classrooms,

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Teachers’ Guides Almost all of our titles have free, downloadable Teachers’ Guides that can be found on our Web site: www.sleepingbearpress.com.

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Board Books.................................................................. 16-18 General Picture Books.................................................. 19-25 Picture Books • Myths, Legends, Fairy & Folktales..... 25-27 Picture Books • Tales of Young Americans.................. 28-29

Created by K-5 educators, these easy-to-download guides help educators and students get the most from our books. Content-related questions and activities encourage strategic thinking and creativity.

Picture Books • Tales of the World...............................30-31 Picture Books • Historical Nonfiction...........................31-33

Visit our Teachers’ Guides at: www.sleepingbearpress.com/educators

Picture Books • Discover the World................................. 33

or contact your sales representative.

Picture Books • Science, History, Nature.................... 34-36 Picture Books • Hazel Ridge Farm. ............................. 36-37

Online Resources When you visit www.sleepingbearpress.com, you’ll find author/ illustrator biographies, awards lists, information on just-published titles, and more. Also, please visit: www.iqtheseries.com, www.discovertheworldbooks.com, www.stellabatts.com, www.I-Am-A-Reader.com, and www.willowlovesart.com.

Picture Books • Arts & Culture.................................... 37-39 Picture Books • Language Arts.................................... 39-40

Picture Books • Government & Citizenship...................... 43 Picture Books • Holidays............................................. 43-45 Beginning Readers....................................................... 46-47 Independent Readers • Diaries........................................ 48

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and news, reviews, awards and more!

Middle Grade.................................................................... 50 Young Adult • Hi-Lo Readers............................................. 51 Discover America State by State. ................................ 52-53 America by the Numbers.................................................. 54

Many of the titles in this catalog are part of the Accelerated Reader® program. Contact Renaissance LearningTM at www.renlearn.com. Look for this symbol for participating titles. All book specifications and publisher’s cover prices listed in this catalog are subject to change without notice.

A Penguin Named Patience: A Hurricane Katrina Rescue Story

Picture Books • Sports................................................ 40-42

Discover Canada Province by Province............................. 55 Order Information............................................................. 56 Sales Representatives. ................................................ 56-57

Suzanne Lewis, Lisa Anchin Patience is a South African penguin. At 24 years old, she is the “penguin in charge” at New Orleans’s Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hits, devastating the city and surrounding areas with its catastrophic winds and flooding. The aquarium is severely damaged. With no electricity, the temperature in the aquarium reaches dangerously high degrees, putting the penguins in peril. Patience and the 18 other penguins must leave their home and their favorite human, Tom, the penguin keeper. Tom drives the penguins to Baton Rouge where an airplane transfers them to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. Here the penguins will live until they can return home to New Orleans. After nine long months, the aquarium is finally restored. And Patience, who has been patient, and her penguins return to New Orleans to a cheering homecoming.

Title • Author • Illustrator Index................................. 57-59 Suzanne Lewis is a former art director, commercial photographer, and bookseller. She wrote her first children’s book after visiting the Audubon Aquarium and learning about Patience. Suzanne lives in Santa Rosa, California.

Sleeping Bear Press has many titles now available in eBook format.

Lisa Anchin’s education includes an MFA from the School of Visual Arts’ Illustration as Visual Essay program. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is a contributor to the KidLit Artists blog. Front and back cover illustrations © 2015 by Kris Aro McLeod from Lizzie and the Last Day of School

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Ages 5-8

Ages 9 and up 248 pages, 5½ x 8 inches

32 pages, 11 x 9 inches

$9.99, Can. $9.99

$15.99, Can. $16.99

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From Booklist:

Red Berries White Clouds Blue Sky

Sleepy Snoozy Cozy Coozy

“... a realistic portrayal of the internment camps, brightened by the determination of one girl to remain true to her optimistic spirit.” —Booklist

Sandra Dallas

Judy Young, Michael Glenn Monroe

Pop’s business was a strawberry farm, and one day, he pointed to the red berries, the white clouds, and the blue sky. He told me those were the colors of the American flag, the flag we raised in our front yard every morning. It was the flag of his country—and mine.

Using a charming combination of poetry and prose and including a variety of species, author Judy Young explains the bedtime habits of some common North American animals. Eager readers will learn not only where certain animals make their beds but also how and why they sleep as they do.

For twelve-year-old Tomi Itano, home is her family’s strawberry farm in California. Although her parents came from Japan and her grandparents still live there, Tomi doesn’t speak Japanese. She’s an American through and through. But everything changed after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

Each animal is introduced with a rhyming singsongy, tongue-twisting poem guaranteed to bring smiles and encourage reader participation.

Now “No Japs Allowed” signs hang in store windows, Tomi’s family is ostracized, and even their friends and neighbors eye them suspiciously. Then Tomi’s father is taken away, suspected of being a spy, and Tomi, her mother, and brothers are sent to an internment camp in Colorado. Just because they are Japanese.

The accompanying expository text includes information about the animal’s unique sleeping habits. For example, did you know that when dolphins sleep, half of their brains stay awake? Finally, at book’s end, the reader is gently guided back to a soft, cozy bed of her own. Sleep tight!

Tomi becomes bitter. How could the government treat her and her family like the enemy? What can she do to prove that America is her country, too?

Judy Young’s numerous children’s books include the popular Digger and Daisy series and the award-winning R is for Rhyme: A Poetry Alphabet. She lives near Springfield, Missouri.

Sandra Dallas shines a light on a dark period of American history in this moving story of a young girl overcoming the prejudices and suspicions of World War II while finding hope in the unlikeliest of places.

Michael Glenn Monroe has illustrated more than 20 children’s books, including the best-selling A Wish to be a Christmas Tree. He lives in Brighton, Michigan.

Sandra Dallas is a New York Times best-selling author whose novels include True Sisters and Tallgrass. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her writing including the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Wrangler Award. Her first book for young readers was The Quilt Walk. Sandra lives in Denver, Colorado. 4

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Ages 8-11 40 pages, 11 x 10 inches

Ages 4-6

$16.99, Can. $17.99

32 pages, 6 x 9 inches

Jacketed Hardcover

HC: $9.99, Can. $9.99

CTN: 20

PB: $4.99, Can. $4.99

• eBook available CTN: 60 • eBook available

T is for Time

Digger and Daisy Go to the City

Marie and Roland Smith, Renée Graef

Judy Young, Dana Sullivan

The subject of time — from how to measure it, to how it affects us — has fascinated mankind since ancient civilizations first studied the skies. T is for Time uses poetry and expository text to explore the concept of time, from explaining basic units of measurement to showcasing important scientific achievements. Topics include famous inventors (Albert Einstein) and important structures and landmarks (Big Ben). Budding scientists will follow the voyages of explorer Ferdinand Magellan to better understand the International Date Line and then can learn to tell time using the Zulu time system. From the everyday methods of timekeeping we take for granted to notable moments in history that still inspire, readers of all ages will come away with a better understanding of and appreciation for the fascinating concept of time. Marie and Roland Smith have collaborated on several alphabet titles, including S is for Smithsonian: America’s Museum Alphabet. They live near Portland, Oregon. Roland has also penned Sleeping Bear Press’s middle-grade series, I, Q.

Meet Digger and Daisy! They are brother and sister. These dogs like to explore their world and see new things. Sometimes they agree with each other. Sometimes they disagree. But no matter the situation, one thing always stays the same — their love for each other.

I Am A Reader! Beginning reader books See page 46 for more books in this series.

In playful, simple stories written especially for the K-1 audience, author Judy Young explores the dynamics and nuances of the sibling relationship. In Digger and Daisy Go to the City, the siblings take a trip to the big city. There Daisy gets to spend time shopping but she doesn’t allow poor Digger to do anything, telling him he will get lost. But Digger finds a way to do what he wants! Judy Young has written more than a dozen books, including A Pet for Miss Wright. She lives near Springfield, Missouri. Dana Sullivan also wrote and illustrated Ozzie and the Art Contest and the recently released Kay Kay’s Alphabet Safari. He lives near Seattle, Washington.

Renée Graef has illustrated more than 70 books for children, including What’s Looking at You, Kid? and the “Kirsten” books in the American Girl Collection. She lives in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.

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Ages 5-7

Ages 6-8

32 pages, 9 x 11 inches

40 pages, 11 x 9 inches

$15.99, Can. $16.99

$16.99, Can. $17.99

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CTN: 20

• eBook available

Lizzie and the Last Day of School

Tallulah: Mermaid of the Great Lakes

Trinka Hakes Noble, Kris Aro McLeod

Denise Brennan-Nelson, Susan Kathleen Hartung

Lizzie loves school. She loves it almost more than anything! First she loved nursery school. She loved kindergarten even more. And when the time comes for Lizzie to start first grade, she can’t wait! Everyone tells her it will be a whole year of school. Her teacher, Miss Giggliano, tells the class to make this the best year of school ever. Yippee! thinks Lizzie — a whole year of school! And what a great year it is. Miss G.’s class wins the reading award. And they even win the nature award for their bee and butterfly garden. But all great things must come to an end. When the last day of school arrives, Lizzie is dismayed. How can this be? It was supposed to be a whole year! But good news soon arrives and Lizzie finds herself in a different type of classroom and eager to learn!

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According to legend, it is said that for every mermaid there is a special gemstone hidden in the ocean. Once the stone is found, the mermaid will acquire her special powers and her tail will assume the color of the gemstone. Poor Tallulah! She has scoured the oceans of the world but to no avail. She cannot locate the hiding place of her gemstone. The other young mermaids have found their stones and their tails sparkle and shine in the ocean waves while Tallulah’s tail remains a dull gray. Then Sea Turtle suggests that Tallulah search for her gemstone in the fresh waters of the Great Lakes. With the great turtle to accompany her, Tallulah travels to the Great Lakes. Will she find her gemstone there? If so, what will it reveal about her and where she belongs? This original folktale from popular Michigan author Denise BrennanNelson will captivate everyone who knows and loves the Great Lakes.

Trinka Hakes Noble is the award-winning author of numerous picture books, including The Orange Shoes (IRA Teachers’ Choice 2008) and The Scarlet Stockings Spy (IRA Teachers’ Choice 2005). She lives in northern New Jersey.

A national speaker and author, Denise Brennan-Nelson has written several books for children, including He’s Been a Monster All Day! and My Momma Likes to Say. She lives in Howell, Michigan.

Kris Aro McLeod is an elementary school art teacher, freelance author and illustrator, amateur chef, mountain hiker, and enthusiastic bookworm. She lives in northern California.

Susan Kathleen Hartung studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Her work includes illustrations for Dear Juno, winner of the Jack Ezra Keats Award. She lives in Brooklyn, Michigan.

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April

Ages 5-7

Ages 4-6

24 pages, 10 x 10 inches

32 pages, 9 x 9 inches

$15.99, Can. $16.99

$14.99, Can. $15.99

Jacketed Hardcover

CTN: 20

• eBook available

The Flying Hand of Marco B.

Buster the Little Garbage Truck

Richard Leiter, Shahar Kober

Marcia Berneger, Kevin Zimmer

With the click of the seat belt and door locks, Marco B. is securely tucked into the backseat of his parents’ car, heading out on a family errand. With the window open to the fresh air, this could be the start of any routine trip. But not if you’re Marco B. and most certainly not if you’re Marco B.’s hand! As the car travels along and the scenery rushes by, Marco B. puts his hand out the window and fantasizes about flying. The Flying Hand that swoops and soars Beyond the windows, out the doors. I put it up there in the sky ’Cause only I can make it fly. But once his hand has felt the wind rushing around it, it has no intention of staying in the car. Marco B. soon finds himself on a fantastical ride up in the sky. Told in rhyming text, this humorous be-careful-what-you-wish-for tale lets backseat riders soar right along with their imaginations. Richard Leiter writes songs and commercials for companies like Wal-Mart, ABC/TV, and Tropicana. He lives in San Rafael, California, and will occasionally stick his hand out the window while driving to work.

Buster is a sweet little garbage truck. He can’t wait to grow up to be a big truck, just like his father. So Buster practices with his friend, Kitty. He practices driving and lifting and beeping. There’s one small problem. Loud noises frighten Buster. When his father takes him to the truck yard to meet the other vehicles, their air-horn blasts and roaring engines send Buster skidding away to hide. He wants to be big and brave, but how can he work with Daddy and his friends when their loud sounds scare him? Buster feels terrible. Then Kitty gets into a dangerous situation. Can Buster conquer his fear in time to save her? Marcia Berneger taught first and second graders and children with learning challenges. She now devotes her time to writing for children. Buster is her first picture book. She lives in Southern California. Kevin Zimmer attended Kendall College of Art and Design in Michigan. His artwork has been featured in children’s books, magazines, and on greeting cards. He lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Shahar Kober is a freelance illustrator, living and working in Israel. His artwork has been featured in newspapers and magazines, as well as in children’s books.

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978-1-58536-917-1

April

Frontlist

978-1-58536-898-3

April

Ages 6-10

32 pages, 9 x 11 inches

32 pages, 11 x 9 inches

$16.99, Can. $17.99

Jacketed Hardcover

CTN: 20

• eBook available

The Legend of the Beaver’s Tail

S is for Sleeping Bear Dunes: A National Lakeshore Alphabet

Stephanie Shaw, Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Vain Beaver is inordinately proud of his glorious tail. It is long and fluffy with thick, silky fur. He tells his friend Deer, “I’ll bet you wish you had one like this.” And when he’s not bragging about his tail, Beaver spends his time grooming it, while the other woodland creatures go about their business of finding food and shelter for their families. Eventually Beaver’s boasting drives away his friends and he is left on his own. But when his tail is flattened in an accident (of his own making), Beaver learns to value its new shape and seeks to make amends with his friends. Based on an Ojibwe legend, this fanciful just-so story illustrates the old adage of “pride goeth before a fall.” Stephanie Shaw has been a teacher, school counselor, school administrator, and now a children’s book author. She also wrote A Cookie for Santa. Stephanie lives in McMinnville, Oregon. Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen’s many children’s books include the best-selling The Legend of Sleeping Bear and the popular wildlife series, Hazel Ridge Farm, written by his wife, Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen. He lives in Bath, Michigan.

Kathy-jo Wargin, Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Following the alphabet, this book uses poetry and expository text to explore the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which is located along the northwest coast of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Established in 1970 and named for its famed dunes, this national park was designated the “Most Beautiful Place in America” in 2011 on ABC’s “Good Morning America” show. Armchair visitors can take in the extraordinary view of Lake Michigan from atop a towering bluff, enjoy hiking on one of the region’s many trails, visit quaint area villages, and, of course, experience the exhilarating must-do Dune Climb. Topics include the region’s breathtaking natural features such as the park’s dune formations, beaches, and forests, as well as numerous cultural attractions, including an 1871 lighthouse. A must-read for all who enjoy the Great Lakes! Kathy-jo Wargin’s best-selling titles include The Legend of Sleeping Bear and The Edmund Fitzgerald: The Song of the Bell. For a number of years she lived in Petoskey, Michigan, but she now lives in Duluth, Minnesota. Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen graduated from the Royal Academy of Arts in Arnhem. He has illustrated more than 28 books, including T is for Titanic: A Titanic Alphabet. He lives in Bath, Michigan.

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Little Oklahoma

HC: 978-1-58536-923-2

Frontlist

Little Nebraska

PB: 978-1-58536-924-9

Frontlist

N Graew M de idd Se le rie s

978-1-58536-927-0

May Ages 9-11

978-1-58536-928-7

192 pages, 5½ x 7½ inches HC: $11.99, Can. $12.99

April

PB: $6.99, Can. $6.99

Birth to 3

Jacketed Hardcover

20 pages, 7 x 5 inches

HC CTN: 20

$9.95, Can. $9.95

PB CTN: 40

Board books

• eBook available

CTN: 20 • eBook available

See page 16 for other books in this Littles board book series.

Two New Titles to Add to Our Popular State Board Book Series! Rhyming riddles, along with brightly painted visual clues, help introduce toddlers to the people, places, and features that make their state so special. Rhyming riddles + colorful artwork = BIG state fun in chunky board books!

Little Oklahoma Illustrated by Helle Urban

Roaming in herds in the sun and the rain. Resting and grazing, across the wide plain. Answer: bison

Little Nebraska

By Rajean Luebs Shepherd and Illustrated by Helle Urban

Roping and riding and barrel races. Cowboys and cowgirls with smiling faces! Answer: rodeo

Stage Struck: Curtain Up! By Anya Wallach with Lisa Fiedler After 12-year-old Anya is cut from her middle-school soccer team, she decides to pursue her true passion, which is musical theater. With the help of her sister and new friend Austin, Anya puts together a kids’ summer theater troupe (The Random Farms Kids’ Theater), recruiting area kids as actors and crew members. Acting as director, Anya has to navigate the ups and downs of a showbiz life, including preparing scripts, finding a venue, and handling ticket sales, not to mention calming the actors’ insecurities and settling behind-the-scenes conflicts. It’s a lot of responsibility for a 12-year-old. Has Anya taken on more than she can handle? Will their first show ever get off the ground? Tween fans of hit television shows such as “Glee” and “American Idol” will find a kindred spirit in Anya as she works to make her theatrical dream come true. This new series is closely based on the real-life experience of Anya Wallach, who began a summer theater “camp” in her parents’ basement when she was just sixteen years old. Today, Random Farms has launched the careers of many of today’s youngest stars on Broadway. Anya Wallach is the real-life creator of The Random Farms Kids’ Theater, a not-for-profit organization she started when she was a teenager. Today she lives in New York City, running Random Farms. Lisa Fiedler is a lifelong fan of musical theater. Her children’s books include the Mouseheart trilogy and Romeo’s Ex: Rosaline’s Story. She divides her time between Connecticut and the Rhode Island seashore.

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