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Sourcebooks Jabberwocky 9781728251653 Pub Date: 7/5/2022 On Sale Date: 7/5/2022 $8.99/£6.99 UK Board Book 30 Pages Ages 3 And Under, Grades P to K Juvenile Fiction / Animals JUV002270 8 in H | 7 in W | 1 in T
Status: FORTHCOMING
Unicorn Night
Diana Murray, Luke Flowers
Key Selling Points:
Beloved companion: Unicorn Night is a follow up to Unicorn Day, an Indie National bestseller, and a Goodreads Choice Award of 2019 Finalist Huge opportunity: Now available as a board book, this book features unicorns and bedtime, two highly popular subjects Bestselling illustrator: Luke Flowers illustrated the New York Times bestseller A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers, and he loves to engage with kids at school events Author/illustrator location: Diana Murray lives in New York and Luke Flowers lives in Colorado
Summary
After prancing the day away, it's time for unicorns to shine their horns, sing a unicorn lullaby, and wait for dreams to dance in their magical heads...now as a board book!
Before going to bed, unicorns sweep up piles of dust and sprinkles and shine their horns till each one twinkles. They pull up blankets, closing eyes to sleep beneath the starry skies. Then with voices low, they snuggle tight, to sing the song of unicorn night! "Fuzzy jammies, flower beds,
Sweet dreams swirling in our heads,
Neigh, neigh, neigh,
Played all day,
Time to sleep the night away!"
Contributor Bio
DIANA MURRAY is the author of One Snowy Day and Unicorn Day. She grew up in New York and still lives nearby with her family. LUKE FLOWERS is the illustrator of the bestseller A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers. He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Sourcebooks Explore 9781728220284 Pub Date: 4/5/2022 On Sale Date: 4/5/2022 $18.99/£14.99 UK Hardcover Picture Book 40 Pages Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051030 10 in H | 10 in W | 0.4 in T
Status: FORTHCOMING
Good Night to Your Fantastic Elastic Brain
JoAnn Deak, Terrence Deak, Neely Daggett
Key Selling Points:
Established audience: Your Fantastic Elastic Brain, the #1 growth mindset resource for kids, has sold more than 100,000 copies Exceptional praise: PBS Parents has high praise for Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: "This title makes both a wonderful addition to a child's collection and to any growth mindset program or curriculum" Expands growth mindset genre: Explores the big concept of growth mindset while introducing the importance of sleep through fun, detailed storytelling Ideal for educators: Written by leading psychology experts who include multiple layers of facts, tips, and interesting brain tricks throughout Author location: JoAnn Deak lives near Columbus, Ohio, and Terrence Deak lives in upstate New York
Summary
From the award-winning creators of Your Fantastic Elastic Brain comes a new adventure into the science of how the brain works at night, and the importance of sleep!
When you go to sleep, what does your brain do? Does it rest too? No—it's busy working while you snooze! It repairs, and resets, and helps your body even when you're not awake. Using up-to-date research to explore our brains' critical functions when we are asleep, psychology experts JoAnn and Terrence Deak invite kids (and adults) to unpack all the amazing things your brain is doing when you're not awake—and why it's so important to get your sleep!
Contributor Bio
JOANN DEAK, PhD., is an author and an international speaker, educator, and preventive psychologist. Located in Columbus, Ohio, she also works with parents, teachers, and other adults who work with children as a consultant to schools worldwide on issues of brain development and gender equality. TERRENCE DEAK, PhD. is a professor of psychology and behavioral neuroscience at Binghamton University in u...
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Sourcebooks Explore 9781728219349 Pub Date: 5/3/2022 On Sale Date: 5/3/2022 $14.99/£11.99 UK Hardcover 144 Pages Ages 7 to 18, Grades 2 to 12 Juvenile Fiction / Girls & Women JUV014000 8 in H | 5 in W | 0.6 in T
Status: FORTHCOMING
If You Find a Unicorn, It Is Not Yours to Keep
Life Lessons for My Magical Daughter
DJ Corchin
Key Selling Points:
Award-winning author: DJ Corchin is a great self-promoter and continues to establish himself with delightfully quirky, timeless books Fantasy element: "Magical" wisdom will especially appeal to self-proclaimed "nerdy" parents who are fans of D&D and fantasy, but is also broad enough to appeal to consumers outside that niche Highly giftable: a great gift for daughters of any age with timeless messages that should help this backlist well
Summary
Would-be wizards, play-pretend princesses, and nerdy families ever will cherish this whimsical rule book for parents and daughters to share
You have a choice to cast good spells or bad spells. Choose good spells.
People will tell you you can't be a knight because you have magical abilities. They are wrong.
And remember...if you happen find a unicorn, it is not yours to keep!
DJ Corchin offers timeless wisdom with a mystical twist in this lighthearted rulebook for the whole family to enjoy. These enchanting life lessons and whimsical illustrations are sure to be passed down from generation to magical generation. A perfect graduation, birthday, or just-because gift for daughters of any age.
Contributor Bio
DJ CORCHIN is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator. He uses his unique humor and wit to focus on socially conscious messages involving kindness, communication, and emotional awareness. He currently lives and works in Chicago, IL.
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Sourcebooks Jabberwocky 9781728245584 Pub Date: 8/2/2022 On Sale Date: 8/2/2022 $12.99/£9.99 UK Hardcover Picture Book 56 Pages Ages 3 to 8, Grades P to 3 Juvenile Fiction / Animals JUV002060 9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T
Status: FORTHCOMING
Tea Time for Dinosaurs
A. J. Smith
Key Selling Points:
Popular category: From We Don't Eat Our Classmates to Dinosaurs Love Underpants, silly dinosaur stories are some of the most popular picture books Important message: Teaches that there is no "right" way to fit in, and to pursue what makes you happy Appealing category: The combination of vibrant artwork and easy-to-read speech balloons make this a great format for picture book readers. Author location: A. J. Smith lives in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Summary
A roaringly fun dinosaur tale about being yourself and doing what you love!
Tyra has a tutu. Tops has a trumpet. They're not like other dinosaurs. While most dinosaurs like to rage and roar, Tyra and Tops think raging and roaring is, well, pretty boring! They'd rather have a tea party, and the other dinosaurs are invited! It doesn't go so well at first, but by the time the broken teacups are cleaned up, everyone realizes that there's no right or wrong way to be a dinosaur. A hilarious story that's perfect for new readers.
Contributor Bio
Illustrator/author A.J. SMITH specializes in silly stories and funny drawings. He's illustrated eleven books for children. Previously, Smith worked as an animator/designer in NYC on fun shows like Courage the Cowardly Dog and Sheep in the Big City. Smith lives in Newburyport, MA. Visit him at www.ajsmith.net.
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