Spring 2012 Children's Catalog by Sterling Publishing

Table of Contents

Lead Titles............................... 1 Board Books............................. 10 Picture Books.. ........................ 13 Fiction & Literature............ 20 Creativity & Activity......... 24 FlashKids................................... 32 History....................................... 37 Science & Nature.................. 40 Displays..................................... 44 Author Residence................. 47 Index........................................... 49

Lead Titles Spring 2012

The exciting launch title of Sterling’s middle-grade fiction list • SALES

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• Long-listed for the Carnegie Medal, (2012) and the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, 2011 • Major marketing launch for our first middle-grade novel • The sequel, Horten’s Incredible Illusions, will publish in fall 2012 • Has the irreverence and humor of A Series of Unfortunate Events, the mystery elements of Chasing Vermeer and 39 Clues, and the literary chutzpah of The Penderwicks

• MARKETING • Galleys • Press lunch in New York with Lissa Evans • Bookseller meet-and-greets in New York metropolitan area • Author video • On-sale date awareness campaign • In-store activity kit (book-club guide, activity sheets, shelf talkers, video link) • Facebook.com/StuartHorten fan page • Widespread review coverage • Marketing in middle schools via Alloy Media • Print and online advertising • Library and wholesaler advertising • Author blog tour targeting parenting, teachers, and book blogs • SKYPE events with retailers and schools • Summer beach read focus title • Social media marketing campaign

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HORTEN’S MIRACULOUS MECHANISMS

Magic, Mystery, and a Very Strange Adventure Lissa Evans 978-1-4027-9806-1 • $14.95 ($17.95 CAN) • Hard • 5 x 7 272 pages • ebook 978-1-4027-9845-0 • $7.99 ($9.99 CAN) Territory: US/CAN • APRIL 2012

Enter a wonderful world filled with magic, mystery, and danger. As if being small and having S. Horten as his name isn’t bad enough, now 10-year-old Stuart is forced to move far away from all his friends. But on his very first day in his new home, Stuart’s swept up in an extraordinary adventure: the quest to find his greatuncle Tony—a famous magician who literally disappeared off the face of the earth—and Tony’s marvelous, long-lost work-shop. Along the way, Stuart reluctantly accepts help from the annoying triplets next door…and encounters trouble from another magician who’s also desperate to get hold of Tony’s treasures.

A quirky, smart, charming page-turner, Horten’s Miraculous Mechanisms will enchant young readers—as well as teachers, librarians, and parents. LISSA EVANS , who resides in London with her husband and two daughters, has traveled quite a mysterious path of her own to middlegrade novelist. After a brief career in medicine and an even briefer one in stand-up comedy, Lissa became a comedy producer and spent a decade running a red pencil through other people’s work before eventually beginning to write herself. Lissa has written three adult novels and a picture book. This is her first work of middle-grade fiction.

The first book in the nationally bestselling Tiger’s Curse series is now available in paperback! Praise for Tiger’s Curse:

“ ...a sweet romance and heart-pounding adventure... in short, Tiger’s Curse is —Becca Fitzpatrick, New York Times magical!”

Strict On sale date 6/5/2012

bestselling author of Hush, Hush

MARKETING & PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN • Author tour in September to coincide with the publication of Tiger’s Destiny • Book trailer and author videos available on TigersCurseBook.com • Reading group guide available on TigersCurseBook.com

In development for a feature film!

• Book club focus title • National print and online advertising campaign • Author blog tour • Skype events with retailers and schools • Summer beach-read marketing • Social media marketing via Facebook.com/TigersCurse and Twitter @ColleenHouck

Tiger’s Curse by Colleen Houck 978-1-4549-0249-2 $9.95 ($11.95 Can) • Paper • 6 x 8 3/4 448 pages •Territory: US/Can • June 5, 2012

Packed with magic, action-adventure, and romance, the epic Tiger’s Curse series will keep readers breathless and yearning for more.

Colleen Houck’s Tiger’s Curse, Tiger’s Quest, and Tiger’s Voyage were New York Times and USA Today bestsellers. A resident of Salem, OR, Colleen lives with her husband and a life-sized white stuffed tiger. For more information visit: tigerscursebook.com

ALSO AVAILABLE in hardcover $17.95 ($21.95 Can) & ebook $9.99 ($11.99 Can) • Tiger’s Quest 978-1-4027-8404-0 (HC)

COMING FALL 2012—the fourth and final

978-1-4027-8486-6 (ebook)

installment in the Tiger’s Curse series!

• Tiger’s Voyage 978-1-4027-8405-7 (HC)

Tiger’s Destiny 978-1-4027-9843-6 (hard) 978-1-4027-9844-3 (ebook) on sale September 4, 2012

978-1-4027-8487-3 (ebook)

“The Olive Branch can help make a real difference in our world.” —Archbishop DESMOND TUTU

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From the award-winning team behind The Wonder Pets MARKETING & PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN

The Olive Branch: Red & Yellow’s Noisy Night by Josh Selig

• Videos for etailers • National print and broadcast publicity

• Select author events • Educator kit • School and library marketing

ed and Yellow live together in the branches of an Olive Tree—but these two friends are as different as can be. Red wants to play loudly on his strummy, while Yellow longs for sleep. This adorable bedtime story about tolerance and conflict resolution is based on an animated TV show that currently airs on over 100 channels around the world.

• Alloy in-school marketing campaign • Mommy blog tour • The International Day of Peace is September 21st

JOSH SELIG is the creative genius behind popular TV shows such as The Wonder Pets and is the founder of The Olive Branch’s nonprofit charity, Little Light Foundation.

PRAISE FOR THE OLIVE BRANCH “ What I admire about The Olive Branch is [it] demonstrates that our conflicts can be resolved with joy, humor, and true compassion...” —Deepak Chopra PLUSH ALSO AVAILABLE Sold in packs of 3 only

Olive Branch Red Plush 3-pack $38.85 ($44.85 CAN) • 978-1-4027-9947-1 For store use only: Units labeled for individual sale ISBN 978-1-4027-9073-7 Olive Branch Yellow Plush 3-pack $38.85 ($44.85 CAN) • 978-1-4027-9948-8 For store use only: Units labeled for individual sale ISBN 978-14027-9074-4 MSRP for each: $12.95 ($14.95 CAN)

THIS FLOCK CAN ROCK! SALES POINTS Chicken Dance was very successful, selling over 20,000 copies and receiving critical acclaim Tammi and Dan promoted Chicken Dance both locally and nationally and will do so again for Bawk & Roll Both Tammi and Dan have active web presences—tammisauer.com and dantat.com—and sizeable fan followings

MARKETING & PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN • Reviews and interviews in print and broadcast media • Targeted radio promotions and giveaways • Local author events • Mommy blog tour • Social media marketing • Educational and library marketing Bawk & Roll Written by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Dan Santat

’mon over—there’s a whole lot of clucking going on in this hilarious follow-up to the popular Chicken Dance.

978-1-4027-7837-7 $14.95 (Can. $17.95) | Hard | 8½ x 11 36 pages (all in color) | Territory: World | April 2012

Marge and Lola have hit the big time! The dancing duo is ready to rock ‘n’ roll their way across the country, touring with the great Elvis Poultry. But when the lights go down and the curtain goes up, stage fright sets in. Will our two beloved chickens be too chicken to perform? Or will they find their courage and totally bawk, shake, and flap?

TAMMI SAUER is the author of the bestselling Chicken Dance and Cowboy Camp (both Sterling Children’s Books). She is an active blogger (tammisauer.com) and highly involved in the children’s writer community, in addition to being a great promoter of her own books. Tammi has worked as a teacher and library media specialist and now lives in Oklahoma with her husband and their two children.

PRAISE FOR CHICKEN DANCE “Fly the coop to enjoy this hilarious adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews

Award-winning illustrator DAN SANTAT is a children’s book artist, writer, and creator of the Disney animated film The Replacements. His books include Chicken Dance (Sterling Children’s Books) and The Guild of Geniuses (Arthur A Levine Books, 2004), which was a Society of Illustrators Original Art Show Selection and won the Los Angeles Society of Illustrators Bronze Medal for Book Illustration. Dan lives in southern California with his wife and son.

“Sublime silliness.” —Publishers Weekly

Open the Giant Fold-Out Pages to see more than 200 Creeping and Fluttering Critters! SALES POINTS Well-known author/illustrator much loved by booksellers, teachers, and librarians Jim’s previous books in this series, Slither and Crawl and Wild Tracks, both earned starred reviews His latest book, Thunder Birds, is a Texas Bluebonnet Award Finalist

MARKETING & PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN • Reviews and features in print and online media • Local author events and select events tied with author’s travel schedule • Natural history educator kit featuring Creep and Flutter as well as Arnosky’s backlist • Educational and library marketing

n his fourth stunning nonfiction picture book for Sterling Children’s Books, acclaimed naturalist and illustrator Jim Arnosky brings out the beauty—and the “wow!” and the “yuck!” factors—of hundreds of insects and spiders. Eight spectacular gatefolds show moths and mosquitoes, butterflies and beetles, spiders and silverfish life-size, up-close, and personal!

Creep and Flutter The Secret World of Insects and Spiders by Jim Arnosky 978-1-4027-7766-0 $14.95 ($17.95 Canada) | Hard | 9 x 11½ 40 pages (all in color) | Territory: World | April 2012

JIM ARNOSKY is the author/illustrator of more than 100 books and the recipient of the first lifetime achievement award for Excellence in Science Illustration from the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award for nonfiction. Many of his books are ALA Notable Books, including Christopher Award-winner Drawing from Nature, and Jim has earned many starred reviews, including two for Wild Tracks. Jim lives in Vermont, but travels all over the U.S. for school and library visits. Visit jimarnosky.com to learn more.

Classic Lines Timeless stories. Fashion-forward design. SALES POINTS • Hip, edgy, stylish design will appeal to teens and bring a new audience to these timeless classic novels • These books appear on many high school and college reading lists

ith French flaps and beautiful, bold covers featuring periodinspired clothing straight from a fashion designer’s sketchbook, these books are simply decadent! Without changing a word of the stories that readers have cherished for centuries, our Classic Lines series is for today’s teens, who are as bold as Victorian heroines.

Pride & Prejudice 978-1-4027-8530-6 | 416 pages

Jane Eyre 978-1-4027-8533-7 | 576 pages

Fashion illustrator SARA SINGH’S art has appeared in such prominent publications as Vogue, the New York Times, and House Beautiful, and she has worked for designers like Givenchy, Tiffany, and Neiman Marcus.

All books: $8.95 ($9.95 Can) Paperback with flaps | 5 3/8 x 8 1/4 Territory: World English March 2012

Sense & Sensibility 978-1-4027-8531-3 | 400 pages

Wuthering Heights 978-1-4027-8736-2 | 368 pages

“A hug feel s good. Let’s hug again. We’ll hug at nine. We’ll hug at ten.” SALES POINTS Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day promotions Book package is compact and gifty, with a soft, suede-like cover that begs you to grab it

MARKETING & PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN • National Hug Day is January 21st • Valentine’s Day roundups and features • Author interviews and feature stories • Social media campaign beginning January 21st and extending through Easter • Mommy blog tour

hen is it time for a hug? Anytime! This feel-good picture book assures kids there’s plenty of love to go around-the-clock.

Time for a Hug by Phillis Gershator and Mim Green, illustrated by David Walker 978-1-4027-7862-9 $9.95 ($11.95 Canada) | Hard | 8½ x 8½ 24 pages (all in color) | Territory: World | January 2012

From the moment Little Bunny wakes up in the morning until the moon comes out and the stars shine, every hour includes a warm hug from Big Bunny. Whether they bake or build, bike or hike, a caring hug always feels just right.

PHILLIS GERSHATOR, a former children’s librarian, has written many picture books. Her mother, MIM GREEN, inspired this collaboration, and the two have also co-written Who’s Awake in Springtime? (Henry Holt), which Booklist called “playful and inviting.” She lives with her husband, David, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. To learn more about Phillis and Mim, see phillisgershator.com.

This is a book that is generous with love, and full of the sweetest illustrations you’ve ever seen.

DAVID WALKER has illustrated numerous children’s books, including Before You Were Mine (Putnam), Crocodaddy (Sterling), and Bears on Chairs (Candlewick). He lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. To learn more about David, visit his website at davidwalkerstudios.com.

Board Books Spring 2012

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Deep Sea Dive Salina Yoon I'm your dive guide. Come with me. Let's explore the deep blue sea. This exciting interactive board book lets kids explore the underwater world and learn about deep-sea creatures. They'll meet a host of animals, from sharks and octopus to puffer fish and sea turtles. By lifting the flap, children will reveal a close-up glimpse of each animal--and discover fun facts set in rhyming verse.

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: March 2012 12 pages 978-1-4027-8525-2 Ages: from 3 to 7 $7.95 ($9.95 Canadian) Board all in color 8 5/8 X 8 Carton Quantity: 30 Territory: World Author Hometown: San Diego, CA

Salina Yoon specializes in developing unique interactive novelty formats. She has written and illustrated more than 70 innovative books, many of which have been bestsellers. Salina lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, Chris Polentz, and their two young sons. - Competitive price point of $7.95 - Salina Yoon has an excellent sales track record in the board book market. Her Five Silly Turkeys (Price Stern Sloan/Penguin, 2005) sold 214,862 copies, Old MacDonald Had a Farm (Price Stern Sloan/Penguin, 2008) sold 196,173 copies, and Rock & Roll COLORS (Cartwheel/Scholastic, 2010) sold 93,107 copies. - Hole in the market for age-appropriate preschool board books about marine life - Great features: lift-the-flaps are perfect for age group; foil on cover will add value

Space Walk Salina Yoon â&#x20AC;&#x153;I'm your space guide. Come travel with me! There are lots of planets for us to see.â&#x20AC;? Blast off into space! Eight planets revolve around our sun, and we're going to visit them, one by one. By lifting the flaps, young children will embark on a cosmic adventure. They'll visit hot, dry Mercury; red, glowing Mars; and storm-ravaged Jupiter, just to name a few. Featuring friendly rhyming verses with simple facts about each planet, and Salina Yoon's fun and cheerful illustrations, this is the perfect fun introduction to the solar system.

Salina Yoon specializes in developing unique interactive novelty formats, including the foil tab, furry face, and slide-up series. She has written and illustrated more than 70 innovative books, many of which have been bestsellers. Salina lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, Chris Polentz, and their two young sons. - Competitive price point of $7.95 - Salina Yoon has an excellent sales track record in board book market; her Five Silly Turkeys (Price Stern Sloan/Penguin, 2005) sold 214,862 copies, Old MacDonald Had a Farm (Price Stern Sloan/Penguin, 2008) sold 196,173 copies, and Rock & Roll COLORS (Cartwheel/Scholastic, 2010) sold 93,107 copies. - Hole in the market for age-appropriate preschool board books about space - Great features: lift-the-flaps are perfect for age group, foil on cover will add value

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: March 2012 12 pages 978-1-4027-8524-5 Ages: from 3 to 7 $7.95 ($9.95 Canadian) Board all in color 8 5/8 X 8 Carton Quantity: 30 Territory: World Author Hometown: San Diego, CA

Picture Books Spring 2012

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Three Little Dinosaurs Charles Fuge With its sweet illustrations, appealing characters, and clever concept, Charles Fuge's wonderful new picture book really soars to imaginative heights. Scratch, Spike, and Lofty--a friendly trio of dinosaurs--dream only about flying. So one day they climb a volcano, hoping that if they jump off the edge and flap, they just might really take flight. But it turns out that flying is harder than it seems--until a kind pterodactyl shows them the way, and helps them turn “let's pretend” into reality. Popular author Charles Fuge has won both the Macmillan Prize and the Mother Goose Award for his first book, Bush Vark's Day Out. His credits include the hugely popular Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball (“Highly Commended” for the Kate Greenaway Medal, 2001), I Know a Rhino, and My Dad!, and he is widely recognized for his Little Wombat series. Fuge lives in Dorset, England.

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: March 2012 24 pages 978-1-4027-9645-6 Ages: from 2 to 5 $14.95 ($17.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 10 X 10 Territory: US/Can Author Hometown: Dorset, England

- Bestselling illustrator Fuge's books have sold more than 500,000 copies in their various formats at Sterling

Where's the Dinosaur? Keith Moseley I spy…over 90 dinosaurs in this beautiful book featuring tactile, embossed pages; and a great counting game to play! In this fun-filled follow-up to the popular Where's the Dragon?, Grandfather, George, and Meg the dog are on the hunt again, searching for dinosaurs on a remote island. Oblivious grandpa manages to miss them all--but eagle-eyed kids will enjoy finding these beloved creatures and feeling their bumpy, spiny scales and knobby horns on every spread.

- Much-anticipated sequel to Where's the Dragon?, which sold more than 98,000 copies - Embossing and spot UV treatment on every page - Over 90 dinosaurs to touch, feel, and count

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: February 2012 26 pages 978-1-4027-8894-9 Ages: from 4 to 7 $14.95 ($17.95 Canadian) Hard all in color 10 X 10 Territory: North America English

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Builder Goose It's Construction Rhyme Time! Boni Ashburn, illustrated by Sergio De Giorgi One, two, here comes the crew! Three, four, here come more... With three dump trucks, an itsy-bitsy skid steer, and a host of other equipment, there's a whole lot of building going on here! Amusing construction-themed nursery rhymes--each based on a Mother Goose favorite--feature diggers, graders, crushers, cranes, jackhammers, forklifts, and wrecking balls. With bright, bold illustrations, this fun read-aloud should be a big hit with kids.

- Boys (and girls!) adore construction-based books, toys, and TV shows (Bob the Builder, Handy Manny, etc.) - Unique twist on Mother Goose rhymes

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: February 2012 24 pages 978-1-4027-7118-7 Ages: from 3 to 6 $14.95 ($17.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 9X9 Carton Quantity: 40 Territory: World Author Hometown: Houghton, MI

Sign Language ABC Lora Heller A is for ASTRONAUT, B is for BIRD, and C is for CRAB. Bold and bright, hip and cool, this striking ABC book is like none other: each page teaches children the American Sign Language alphabet through a combination of letters, hand spelling, and adorable illustrations. In her New York City Baby Fingersâ&#x201E;˘ school, Lora Heller teaches infants to sign before they can speak. She has been featured in the The New York Times and is author of Sterling's Sign Language for Kids: A Fun and Easy Guide to American Sign Language and our Baby Fingersâ&#x201E;˘ books, Hello, Goodbye; All Day Long; I Want; I'm Feeling; and Teaching Your Baby to Sign. Laura lives in New York, NY. Learn more about her at www.mybabyfingers.com.

- A new book from longtime Sterling author Lora Heller, whose Sign Language for Kids sold more than 41,000 copies - A unique and fun way to learn the American Sign Language alphabet

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: March 2012 32 pages 978-1-4027-6392-2 Ages: from 4 to 7 $14.95 ($17.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 8X8 Carton Quantity: 24 Territory: World Author Hometown: New York, NY

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First Prayers A Celebration of Faith and Love Illustrated by Troy Howell This lavish, inspiring collection of prayers will encourage young children to give thanks for the good things in their lives. Encompassing both Biblical excerpts and psalms as well as more secular hymns to nature, family, and love, First Prayers features captivating, accessible illustrations by award-winning artist Troy Howell. In addition to traditional prayers, there are classic poems written by William Blake (“Little Lamb, who made thee?”), Robert Browning (“The year's at the spring”), Samuel Taylor Coleridge (“He prayeth well, who loveth well”), and others.

Troy Howell has been writing and illustrating books for children for over 25 years. His many awards and distinctions include starred reviews in Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal; American Bookseller Pick of the Lists; Educational Press Association of America Distinguished Achievement Award; Merit Awards from the Los Angeles Society of Illustrators and the New York Society of Illustrators; Redbook Best Children's Book of the Year; and first-place award at The New York Book Show. Howell lives in Fredericksburg, VA.

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: February 2012 32 pages 978-1-4027-6454-7 Ages: from 3 to 7 $12.95 ($14.95 Canadian) Hard all in color 10 X 8 Carton Quantity: 24 Territory: World Illustrator Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA

- Will appeal not only to deeply religious parents, but to secular parents who want to teach their children to give thanks for the joys and wonders of their lives - Illustrated by multi-award-winning artist Troy Howell - A perfect choice for gift-giving all year round

Don't Copy Me! Jonathan Allen “Don't copy me!” It's a refrain that's well-known to children, parents, and caregivers. Now it's Little Puffin's turn to say the words as three cheeky gull chicks follow him around, imitating his every word and step. And the more the puffin protests, the more the gulls enjoy their silly game. Can Little Puffin find a way to turn his frustration into a clever plan? With his usual wit and flair, author and artist Jonathan Allen turns a simple concept into a wildly entertaining tale. Jonathan Allen has created many wonderful picture books for children, including I'm Not Ready!, The Little Rabbit Who Likes to Say Moo, When the Snow Comes, and a number of stories starring Baby Owl. He lives happily in a quiet village in Cambridgeshire, England, with his wife, children, a dog, a cat, two guinea pigs, several guitars, and three computers.

Publisher: Boxer Books Published: March 2012 32 pages 978-1-9079-6720-7 Ages: from 3 to 6 $16.95 ($19.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 8 7/8 X 9 3/4 Territory: US/Can Author Hometown: Cambridge, England

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Gnarbunga Matthew Bromley When a creature is made from icky, sticky sludge--and gets that sludge all over everyone--how can he ever make friends? Gnarbunga pops up from a mucky hole in the ground, and he's very, very messy. The children love it, but the grownups don't. So the kids decide to help Gnarbunga find something to do to keep him busy…and what could be better than skateboarding! A fresh and lively young picture book with a fun story and exuberant illustrations.

Mammoth and Me Algy Craig Hall When a BIG (but oh-so-cuddly) mammoth knocks on the door of one small boy, it's the beginning of a beautiful--and funny--friendship. Though the boy loves his new pet immediately, the mammoth is just too huge for his home, the park, and the town. But the friendly creature will soon prove to everyone that he is about to become the town's hero. A heartwarming and gentle tale of learning to be friends no matter what differences there may be.

Meeow and the Blue Table Sebastien Braun Meeow, the irresistibly clever cat created by bestselling author-illustrator Sebastien Braun, is back and ready to play! Like every young child, Meeow loves to make things. So what will he do with a blue table, a red blanket, and lots of wooden blocks? Why, turn them into an amazing castle, of course! Meeow's friends Quack, Moo, Baa, and Woof are delighted--and young readers will be enchanted, too. What will Meeow inspire THEM to do?

How to Be a Ballerina Harriet Castor, illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown Pink tights, pink slippers, and a tutu too: it's time to dance! Every little girl dreams of becoming a ballerina, and balletomane Bella and her friends can help that fantasy come true. Would-be White Swans and Giselles follow the journey from first class to full-time ballet school, and then to rehearsals and a brilliant debut under the spotlight. Special items such as lift-the-flaps, a spinning wheel, and ballet certificate involve budding ballerinas in an interactive experience.

Publisher: Boxer Books Published: March 2012 32 pages 978-1-9079-6714-6 Ages: from 3 to 6 $16.95 ($19.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 8 1/2 X 11 1/4 Territory: US/Can

Publisher: Boxer Books Published: March 2012 32 pages 978-1-9079-6722-1 Ages: from 3 to 6 $16.95 ($19.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 9 7/8 X 10 3/4 Territory: US/Can Author Hometown: London, England

Publisher: Boxer Books Published: April 2012 32 pages 978-1-9071-5215-3 Ages: from 2 to 4 $14.95 ($17.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 9 3/4 X 9 3/4 Carton Quantity: 32 Territory: US/Can Author Hometown: Gloucestershire, England

Publisher: Carlton Books Published: June 2012 28 pages 978-1-8473-2735-2 Ages: 6 upwards $19.95 (No Canadian Rights) Hard all in color 9 3/4 X 11 Carton Quantity: 15 Territory: US Only

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Little Critter®'s Bedtime Storybook Mercer Mayer It's bedtime for Little Critter and Little Sister--but something always keeps Little Sister awake, whether it's a lumpy bed or a missing stuffed toy and blankie. So Little Critter tries to lull her to sleep with a series of funny short tales. Will she ever drift off to dreamland? Beloved author and illustrator Mercer Meyer tackles this age-old dilemma with his trademark humor and rollicking antics in a picture book all parents and children will relate to. After illustrating others' picture books, Mercer Mayer created his first truly original work with A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog (The Dial Press, 1967), followed a year later by his classic picture book There's a Nightmare in My Closet. In 1976, he joined Golden Publishing and soon began publishing his phenomenally successful Little Critter® and Little Monster® series.

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: March 2012 40 pages 978-1-4027-7377-8 Ages: from 4 to 7 $9.95 ($11.95 Canadian) Hard all in color 8 1/4 X 10 Carton Quantity: 24 Territory: WENG

- 150,000,000 Little Critter books have been sold - Little Critter books are beloved by parents, educators, and children - Lively new cover designs distinguish our books from previous editions - Our editions are extremely attractive in quality and price

RELATED TITLES Little Critter® ABCs Mercer Mayer

Little Critter® Little Red Riding Hood A Lift-the-Flap Book Mercer Mayer

Publisher: Sterling Published: May 2011 28 pages 978-1-4027-6788-3 Ages: from 3 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Board all in color 6X6 Carton Quantity: 36 Territory: WENG

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Publisher: Sterling Published: September 2010 30 pages 978-1-4027-6794-4 Ages: from 4 to 7 $7.95 ($9.95 Canadian) Hard all in color 8 1/2 X 8 1/4 Carton Quantity: 30 Territory: WENG

Little Critter® Where Is My Frog? Mercer Mayer Publisher: Sterling Published: May 2010 30 pages 978-1-4027-6804-0 Ages: from 4 to 7 $7.95 ($10.50 Canadian) Hard all in color 8 1/2 X 8 1/4 Carton Quantity: 30 Territory: WENG

STERLING Little Critter® A Busy Day Mercer Mayer Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: August 2011 48 pages 978-1-4027-8411-8 Ages: from 2 to 4 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Boxed Set-Hardcover all in color 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 Carton Quantity: 48 Territory: WENG

Little Critter® Jack and the Beanstalk A Lift-the-Flap Book Mercer Mayer

Little Critter® Colors Mercer Mayer Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: October 2011 28 pages 978-1-4027-6789-0 Ages: from 3 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Board all in color 6X6 Carton Quantity: 42 Territory: WENG

Little Critter® Hansel and Gretel A Lift-the-Flap Book Mercer Mayer Publisher: Sterling Published: September 2010 30 pages 978-1-4027-6792-0 Ages: from 4 to 7 $7.95 ($9.95 Canadian) Hard all in color 8 1/2 X 8 1/4 Carton Quantity: 30 Territory: WENG

Little Critter® Numbers Mercer Mayer

Little Critter® Shapes Mercer Mayer

Publisher: Sterling Published: May 2011 28 pages 978-1-4027-6791-3 Ages: from 3 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Board all in color 6X6 Carton Quantity: 36 Territory: WENG

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: October 2011 28 pages 978-1-4027-6790-6 Ages: from 3 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Board all in color 6X6 Carton Quantity: 42 Territory: WENG

Little Critter® Where's Kitty? Mercer Mayer

Little Critter® Where's My Sneaker? Mercer Mayer

Little Critter®'s The Night Before Christmas Mercer Mayer

Publisher: Sterling Published: May 2010 30 pages 978-1-4027-6806-4 Ages: from 4 to 7 $7.95 ($10.50 Canadian) Hard all in color 8 1/2 X 8 1/4 Carton Quantity: 30 Territory: WENG

Publisher: Sterling Published: May 2010 30 pages 978-1-4027-6805-7 Ages: from 4 to 7 $7.95 ($10.50 Canadian) Hard all in color 8 1/2 X 8 1/4 Carton Quantity: 30 Territory: WENG

Publisher: Sterling Published: October 2010 20 pages 978-1-4027-6799-9 Ages: from 4 to 7 $9.95 ($11.95 Canadian) Hard & CD all in color 8 1/4 X 10 Carton Quantity: 40 Territory: WENG

Publisher: Sterling Published: September 2010 30 pages 978-1-4027-6793-7 Ages: from 4 to 7 $7.95 ($9.95 Canadian) Hard all in color 8 1/2 X 8 1/4 Carton Quantity: 30 Territory: WENG

Fiction Spring & Literature 2012

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The Wind in the Willows Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Robert Ingpen Another beautiful book by renowned artist Robert Ingpen in the popular Sterling Illustrated Classics series. For more than a century, The Wind in the Willows and its endearing protagonists--Mole, Mr. Toad, Badger, and Ratty--have enchanted children of all ages. Whether the four friends are setting forth on an exciting adventure, engaging in a comic caper, or simply relaxing by the River Thames, their stories are among the most charming in all English literature. This keepsake edition of Kenneth Grahame's beloved novel features gorgeous art throughout, making it a must-have for every child's library.

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: March 2012 224 pages 978-1-4027-8283-1 Ages: from 7 to 14 $19.95 ($23.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 7 5/8 X 9 1/4 Territory: North America Only

Kenneth Grahame began writing in 1879 as an escape from the drudgery of his job at the Bank of England. The Wind in the Willows started as a bedtime story for his son Alistair, and Grahame later continued the story in letters to his son. The book was published in 1908 and has never been out of print. Illustrator Robert Ingpen studied illustration and book design at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. In 1986 he received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for his contribution to children's literature, and he was recently honored with the Membership of the Order of Australia.

- With publication timed to coincide with the major film release of The Wind in the Willows (Fall 2012, with Ricky Gervais as the voice of Mole), book sales should mirror the success of our Alice in Wonderland, which published with Tim Burton's film and has sold more than 40,000 copies - One of the most beloved and widely read children's classics of all time - A lush and sumptuous edition with high-end production specs, ideal for gift giving - Continuation of our illustrated classics series with Robert Ingpen RELATED TITLES The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Mark Twain, illustrated by Robert Ingpen

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll, illustrated by Robert Ingpen

Publisher: Sterling Published: March 2010 240 pages 978-1-4027-6762-3 Ages: 10 upwards $19.95 ($25.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 7 5/8 X 9 1/4 Carton Quantity: 16 Territory: North America Only

Publisher: Sterling Published: November 2009 192 pages 978-1-4027-6835-4 Ages: 10 upwards $19.95 ($25.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 7 5/8 X 9 1/4 Carton Quantity: 10 Territory: North America Only

Treasure Island Robert L. Stevenson, illustrated by Robert Ingpen Publisher: Sterling Published: March 2011 192 pages 978-1-4027-7545-1 Ages: 10 upwards $19.95 ($23.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 7 5/8 X 9 1/4 Carton Quantity: 10 Territory: US/Can

STERLING The Night Before Christmas Clement C. Moore, illustrated by Robert Ingpen Publisher: Sterling Published: October 2010 48 pages 978-1-4027-8182-7 Ages: from 3 to 7 $12.95 ($14.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 8 1/4 X 10 1/4 Carton Quantity: 20 Territory: North America English

Peter Pan and Wendy Centenary Edition J.M. Barrie, illustrated by Robert Ingpen, foreword by David Barrie Publisher: Sterling Published: August 2010 216 pages 978-1-4027-2868-6 Ages: 10 upwards $19.95 ($25.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 7 5/8 X 9 1/4 Carton Quantity: 10 Territory: North America English

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum, illustrated by Robert Ingpen Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: September 2011 192 pages 978-1-4027-7546-8 Ages: 10 upwards $19.95 ($23.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 7 5/8 X 9 1/4 Carton Quantity: 10 Territory: US/Can

The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett, illustrated by Robert Ingpen Publisher: Sterling Published: March 2011 240 pages 978-1-4027-7872-8 Ages: 10 upwards $19.95 ($23.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 7 5/8 X 9 1/4 Carton Quantity: 16 Territory: North America Only

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Asterix Omnibus 3 Includes Asterix and the Big Fight #7, Asterix in Britain #8, and Asterix and the Normans #9 Rene Goscinny & Albert Uderzo Three great Asterix titles in one! In Asterix and the Big Fight, the Romans persuade a Gaulish chief to challenge Vitalstatistix to single combat--and everyone's caught up in a battle to save their home. Asterix in Britain finds our hero and his friend Obelix rushing to the aid of a British village trying hold out against Roman invaders. But will bad English food, drink, and weather do the Gauls in first? The Gauls face a Norman invasion in Asterix and the Normans. Can Asterix and his friends teach their enemies the meaning of fear?

Asterix Omnibus 4 Includes Asterix the Legionary #10, Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield #11, and Asterix at the Olympic Games #12 Rene Goscinny & Albert Uderzo Asterix's millions of fans will want this attractive collector's edition, featuring three favorite stories. In Asterix the Legionary, Asterix and Obelix head to battle to rescue Tragicomix, whom the Romans have forcibly conscripted. The two find their friend…and cause a BIG commotion, too. It's a race to the finish in Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield as the Romans and the Gauls both try to track down a missing shield that Caesar needs for a triumphant ceremony. Can Asterix and his friends find it first? And Asterix and the Gauls go for the gold in Asterix at the Olympic Games--but their magic potion is banned! Can our heroes win without it?

Asterix Omnibus 4 Includes Asterix the Legionary #10, Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield #11, and Asterix at the Olympic Games #12 Rene Goscinny & Albert Uderzo Asterix's millions of fans will want this great anthology, featuring three favorite stories. In Asterix the Legionary, Asterix and Obelix head to battle to rescue Tragicomix, whom the Romans have forcibly conscripted. The two find their friend…and cause a BIG commotion, too. It's a race to the finish in Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield as the Romans and the Gauls both try to track down a missing shield that Caesar needs for a triumphant ceremony. Can Asterix and his friends find it first? And Asterix and the Gauls go for the gold in Asterix at the Olympic Games--but their magic potion is banned! Can our heroes win without it?

Far Away Across the Sea Toon Tellegen, illustrated by Jessica Ahlberg More stories; more letters; more birthdays: Toon Tellegen and Jessica Ahlberg have again created a unique collection of animal tales that will enchant children…and adults, too. Tellegen's delightful short narratives conjure up a magical world where anything can happen: trees can talk and walk, a sand fly can lift an elephant, and a squirrel wakes to find that the sky is green. Ahlberg's delicate illustrations perfectly complement the beautiful and evocative writing.

Publisher: Orion Published: May 2012 150 pages 978-1-4440-0475-5 $19.95 (No Canadian Rights) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 1/4 Carton Quantity: 20 Territory: US Only

Publisher: Orion Published: April 2012 144 pages 978-1-4440-0428-1 $27.95 (No Canadian Rights) Hard all in color 8 1/2 X 11 1/4 Territory: US Only

Publisher: Orion Published: July 2012 144 pages 978-1-4440-0487-8 $19.95 (No Canadian Rights) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 1/4 Carton Quantity: 20 Territory: US Only

Publisher: Boxer Books Published: April 2012 160 pages 978-1-9071-5237-5 Ages: 5 upwards $19.95 ($23.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 4 7/8 X 6 7/8 Carton Quantity: 28 Territory: US/Can

Creativity & Activity Spring 2012

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Richard Scarry's Best Busytown Games & Activity Book Richard Scarry It's BIG! This follow-up to Richard Scarry's Best Busytown Games & Activity Book is jam-packed with puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dots, color-by-numbers, word searches, word scrambles, crosswords, and more. Plus, there are over 100 playing cards designed in Scarry's signature style for each adventure. Collectible and tradable, the cards will inspire hours of card game playing fun! Richard Scarry is one of America's most enduring and bestselling artists and writers. Over a career that spanned five decades, he created more than 300 books, a body of work that has sold more than 200 million copies in 30 languages. Scarry began his career as a magazine artist and freelance illustrator of children's books. Scarry's stories are filled with irresistible animals, all drawn in his distinctive style that has become recognizable to millions of fans all over the world. Richard Scarry passed away in 1994.

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: July 2012 96 pages 978-1-4027-7315-0 Ages: from 4 to 7 $12.95 ($14.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Territory: WENG

- Huge name recognition with parents and grandparents for Richard Scarry, a much-beloved author and illustrator. - Incredible sales track for Sterling's reissued Scarry classics. Over 380,000 copies sold! - Scarry's classic characters teach basic concepts and appear here in a wide variety of activities. - Activities help hone hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. - One hundred unique and perforated cards, with a handy storage envelope affixed to the inside back cover. - Promotable for Summer Activity time, but will sell well all year.

RELATED TITLES Richard Scarry's ABC Word Book Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry's Best Busy Year Ever Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry's Best Counting Book Ever Richard Scarry

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: August 2011 60 pages 978-1-4027-7221-4 Ages: from 4 to 7 $12.95 ($14.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 10 X 11 1/4 Carton Quantity: 18 Territory: WENG

Publisher: Sterling Published: May 2011 72 pages 978-1-4027-7219-1 Ages: from 4 to 7 $12.95 ($14.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 10 X 11 1/4 Carton Quantity: 16 Territory: WENG

Publisher: Sterling Published: October 2010 44 pages 978-1-4027-7217-7 Ages: from 4 to 7 $12.95 ($14.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 10 X 11 1/4 Carton Quantity: 20 Territory: WENG

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Richard Scarry's Best Little Books Ever

Richard Scarry's Big Busy Sticker & Activity Book

Richard Scarry

Publisher: Sterling Published: October 2010 44 pages 978-1-4027-7218-4 Ages: from 4 to 7 $12.95 ($14.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 10 X 11 1/4 Carton Quantity: 20 Territory: WENG

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: August 2011 48 pages 978-1-4027-8565-8 Ages: from 2 to 4 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Boxed Set-Hardcover all in color 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 Carton Quantity: 48 Territory: WENG

Publisher: Sterling Published: February 2011 144 pages 978-1-4027-7314-3 Ages: from 4 to 7 $12.95 ($14.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 20 Territory: WENG

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: August 2011 48 pages 978-1-4027-8567-2 Ages: from 2 to 4 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Boxed Set-Hardcover all in color 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 Carton Quantity: 48 Territory: WENG

Richard Scarry's Colors

Richard Scarry's Favorite Christmas Carols

Richard Scarry's Find Your ABC's

Richard Scarry's From 1 to 10

Richard Scarry

Publisher: Sterling Published: March 2009 32 pages 978-1-4027-6294-9 Ages: from 3 to 6 $9.95 ($12.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 9X8 Carton Quantity: 46 Territory: WENG

Publisher: Sterling Published: September 2008 20 pages 978-1-4027-5821-8 Ages: from 3 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Board all in color 8X8 Carton Quantity: 32 Territory: WENG

Richard Scarry's Shapes & Opposites

Richard Scarry's The Adventures of Lowly Worm

Richard Scarry Publisher: Sterling Published: September 2008 18 pages 978-1-4027-6233-8 Ages: from 3 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Board all in color 8X8 Carton Quantity: 32 Territory: WENG

Richard Scarry's Great Big Schoolhouse Richard Scarry Publisher: Sterling Published: August 2008 72 pages 978-1-4027-5820-1 Ages: from 3 to 6 $14.95 ($17.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 10 X 11 1/4 Carton Quantity: 12 Territory: WENG excl UK

Richard Scarry's The Great Pie Robbery and Other Mysteries Richard Scarry Publisher: Sterling Published: August 2008 104 pages 978-1-4027-5823-2 Ages: from 6 to 8 $12.95 ($16.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 9X8 Carton Quantity: 26 Territory: WENG excl UK

Richard Scarry Publisher: Sterling Published: October 2009 24 pages 978-1-4027-5824-9 Ages: from 4 to 8 $14.95 ($19.50 Canadian) Hard all in color 8 1/4 X 11 Carton Quantity: 20 Territory: WENG

Richard Scarry's Peasant Pig and the Terrible Dragon With Lowly Worm the Jolly Jester!

Richard Scarry Publisher: Sterling Published: September 2008 18 pages 978-1-4027-6235-2 Ages: from 3 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Board all in color 8X8 Carton Quantity: 32 Territory: WENG

Richard Scarry Publisher: Sterling Published: March 2009 48 pages 978-1-4027-6295-6 Ages: from 5 to 8 $12.95 ($16.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 10 X 11 1/4 Carton Quantity: 18 Territory: WENG

Richard Scarry's This Is Me Richard Scarry Publisher: Sterling Published: September 2008 18 pages 978-1-4027-6234-5 Ages: from 3 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Board all in color 8X8 Carton Quantity: 32 Territory: WENG

Richard Scarry's Christmas Tales Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry Publisher: Sterling Published: October 2010 44 pages 978-1-4027-7214-6 Ages: from 4 to 7 $12.95 ($14.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 10 X 11 1/4 Carton Quantity: 20 Territory: WENG

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Joke & Riddle Bonanza Michael J. Pellowski, illustrated by Sanford Hoffman Hold on to your funny bone. Here come more than 400 of the silliest jokes and riddles ever! Wacky facts, goofy knock-knocks, silly slogans, funny puns, and more will give everyone something to giggle about.

- The first edition of this book was very popular, selling over 28,000 copies

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: February 2012 96 pages 978-1-4027-8837-6 Ages: from 6 to 9 $4.95 ($5.95 Canadian) Paper 60 b/w illus. 5 3/8 X 8 1/4 Territory: World

Wackiest Jokes in the World Michael J. Pellowski, illustrated by Sanford Hoffman When does a baby TV cry? When its channel needs changing. How do you fix a broken pizza? Use tomato paste. Want wackiness? You've got it, with the wildest, zaniest, most hilariously illustrated collection of jokes ever. From Robin Hoot, the owl who robs from the rich and gives to the poor, to Moodonna, the famous cow rock star, there's enough craziness to keep everyone in stitches. Michael Pellowski is the author of more than 200 books and over 12,000 stories, articles, and scripts. He has published over a dozen titles with Sterling, including joke books and books based on sports and sports figures. Michael lives in New Jersey.

- Previous editions have sold nearly 65,000 copies - Joins the list of more than 16 Sterling joke books with cool new covers, re-energizing the series - Priced at only $4.95!

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: February 2012 96 pages 978-1-4027-8835-2 Ages: from 6 to 9 $4.95 ($5.95 Canadian) Paper 60 b/w illus. 5 3/8 X 8 1/4 Territory: World

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Drawing Shape by Shape Create Cartoon Characters with Circles, Squares & Triangles Chris Hart A three-in-one, updated compilation of Chris Hart's popular books Draw a Circle, Draw a Square, and Draw a Triangle, now complete with a new introduction and templates. The bestselling how-to author breaks down the drawing process into its simplest components, so it's easy and fun for kids to learn. Every child can master these basic shapes, and that's all they need to begin creating mermaids, superheroes, fire-breathing dragons, and a circus full of animals.

Eye Bogglers A Mesmerizing Mass of Amazing Illusions Gianni A. Sarcone and Marie-Jo Waeber Eye Bogglers is a pictorial feast of Bizarre Rotations, Crazy Wavy, Animal Magic, and other impossible images, designed and drawn by Archimedes Lab, the famous Italian puzzle and illusion creator. Simple commentary introduces young, curious minds to this fascinating world where art and science (and a little magic) collide, and explains how the illusions work. Kids will love testing each other as they encounter a diverse range of compelling visual challenges.

Tangram Puzzles 466 Tricky Shapes to Confound & Astound Chris Crawford Tangrams are a treasure trove of fun for puzzle fans of any age! Play this ancient game by putting seven shapes together in countless figures and forms; the level of difficulty is up to you. Set the clock and challenge your friends, do these brain stumpers on your own, or use the pieces to tell a story or create beautiful silhouettes for pure pleasure. The package comes complete with seven high-quality plastic tangram pieces bound in the lie-flat spiral book.

Publisher: Chris Hart Books Published: March 2012 192 pages 978-1-9360-9641-1 Ages: from 4 to 10 $14.95 ($17.95 Canadian) Concealed Spiral-Bound Paper all in color 10 X 8 Carton Quantity: 22 Territory: WENG Author Hometown: Westport, CT

Publisher: Carlton Books Published: June 2012 96 pages 978-1-7809-7074-5 Ages: 7 upwards $7.95 (No Canadian Rights) Paper all in color 6 5/8 X 6 1/2 Carton Quantity: 72 Territory: US Only

Publisher: Puzzlewright Published: May 2012 96 pages 978-1-4027-9724-8 Ages: 8 upwards $15.95 ($18.95 Canadian) Concealed Spiral-Bound Hard all in 2-color 8X8 Territory: World

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Storytime Stickers: Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Animals Kim Norman, illustrated by Julius Csotonyi and Todd Marshall Every year, millions of people visit the American Museum of Natural History to gaze at the amazing displays of dinosaur fossils. Now, with this interactive sticker book, kids can enjoy a little bit of that experience right at home. Featuring eight richly detailed prehistoric scenes, 100 dinosaur stickers, and fun facts, this is a must-have for every dinosaur fan! Developed with paleontologist experts with the American Museum of Natural History.

Storytime Stickers: Whales Kim Norman, illustrated by Carol Schwartz This interactive sticker book, created with the science experts at the American Museum of Natural History, whisks kids on a whale of a worldwide adventure! As children place 100 labeled whale stickers in vivid, underwater scenes, they will meet many fascinating types of whales, including blue whales, killer whales, bowheads, and humpbacks, we well as other amazing marine animals.

Storytime Stickers: Springtime with Bunny Lynn Plourde, illustrated by Laura Logan Boing boing! Jump and thump. Little Bunny goes outside to play in the sunshine. Along the way, he meets adorable animal friends--from colts and cats to ducklings, baby birds, and frogs. With more than 100 stickers to place in beautiful springtime scenes, children can join the fun.

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: April 2012 16 pages 978-1-4027-7349-5 Ages: from 5 to 7 $5.95 ($6.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: April 2012 16 pages 978-1-4027-7350-1 Ages: from 5 to 7 $5.95 ($6.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World Author Hometown: Smithfield, VA

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: February 2012 16 pages 978-1-4027-8188-9 Ages: from 5 to 7 $5.95 ($6.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World Author Hometown: Winthrop, ME

STERLING Mega Book of Storytime Stickers

Storytime Stickers: All Kinds of Kittens

Shulman, Mark

Kim Norman, illustrated by Betina Ogden

Publisher: Sterling Innovation Published: May 2010 96 pages 978-1-4027-7288-7 Ages: 6 upwards $11.95 ($15.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 24 Territory: World

Publisher: Sterling Published: November 2010 16 pages 978-1-4027-7464-5 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($5.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Storytime Stickers: Baby Animals at Play

Storytime Stickers: Chocolate Cakes and Cookie Bakes!

Katherine Ryals, illustrated by Rose Mary Berlin

Diane Muldrow, illustrated by Maggie Swanson

Publisher: Sterling Published: June 2010 16 pages 978-1-4027-5933-8 Ages: from 5 to 7 $5.95 ($6.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Publisher: Sterling Published: November 2009 16 pages 978-1-4027-6128-7 Ages: from 3 to 6 $5.95 ($6.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Storytime Stickers: Dinosaurs Then & Wow!

Storytime Stickers: Choo Choo Trains

Storytime Stickers: Cowboy Dreams

Storytime Stickers: Day of the Dragons

Lynn Plourde, Illustrated by Mattia Cerato

Lynn Plourde, illustrated by Joe Kulka

Carol Murray, illustrated by Lisa Perrett

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: October 2011 16 pages 978-1-4027-8186-5 Ages: from 5 to 7 $5.95 ($6.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Publisher: Sterling Published: November 2010 16 pages 978-1-4027-7128-6 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($5.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Publisher: Sterling Published: March 2008 16 pages 978-1-4027-4659-8 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($5.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Storytime Stickers: Enchanted Princess Castle

Storytime Stickers: Farm Follies

Storytime Stickers: Flower Girls

Lynn Plourde, illustrated by Laura Ferraro Close

Mark Shulman, illustrated by Maggie Swanson

Publisher: Sterling Published: June 2010 16 pages 978-1-4027-7127-9 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($6.50 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Publisher: Sterling Published: June 2006 16 pages 978-1-4027-3433-5 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($6.50 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Storytime Stickers: It's Halloween with Spookley the Square Pumpkinâ&#x201E;˘

Storytime Stickers: Knights to the Rescue

Mark Shulman, illustrated by David Wenzel Publisher: Sterling Published: November 2005 16 pages 978-1-4027-2747-4 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($6.50 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Storytime Stickers: Horsing Around Mark Shulman, illustrated by Susan Nethery Publisher: Sterling Published: June 2005 16 pages 978-1-4027-1808-3 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($6.50 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World Author Hometown: The author lives in New York, NY.

Katherine Ryals, illustrated by Gary LaCoste

Written by Joe Troiano, illustrated by Susan Banta

Publisher: Sterling Published: November 2009 16 pages 978-1-4027-5934-5 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($6.50 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Publisher: Sterling Published: September 2006 16 pages 978-1-4027-4018-3 Ages: from 3 to 6 $5.95 ($6.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Mark Shulman, illustrated by Bob Ostrom Publisher: Sterling Published: June 2005 16 pages 978-1-4027-1805-2 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($6.50 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World Author Hometown: The author lives in New York, NY.

Storytime Stickers: Haunted Halloween House Mark Shulman, illustrated by Bob Ostrom Publisher: Sterling Published: August 2006 16 pages 978-1-4027-3584-4 Ages: from 5 to 7 $5.95 ($6.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Storytime Stickers: Magic Fairy Forest Mark Shulman, illustrated by Kathy Wilburn Publisher: Sterling Published: June 2005 16 pages 978-1-4027-1806-9 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($6.50 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World Author Hometown: The author lives in New York, NY.

STERLING Storytime Stickers: Mr. Potato Head: The Busy Day

Storytime Stickers: Pirate Treasure Hunt

Storytime Stickers: Puppy Parade

Storytime Stickers: Sharks at Sea

Carol Murray, illustrated by Joe Kulka

Carol Murray, illustrated by Ann Schweninger

Carol Murray, illustrated by Gary LaCoste

Publisher: Sterling Published: November 2008 16 pages 978-1-4027-5354-1 Ages: from 3 to 5 $4.95 ($5.50 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 88 Territory: World

Publisher: Sterling Published: August 2007 16 pages 978-1-4027-4658-1 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($6.50 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Publisher: Sterling Published: August 2007 16 pages 978-1-4027-4657-4 Ages: from 5 to 7 $5.95 ($6.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Publisher: Sterling Published: March 2008 16 pages 978-1-4027-4660-4 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($6.50 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Storytime Stickers: The First Christmas

Storytime Stickers: The Insect Invaders

Storytime Stickers: Under Construction

Storytime Stickers: Unicorn Games

Lynn Plourde, Illustrated by Julia Woolf

Mark Shulman, illustrated by Mark Collins

Katherine Ryals, illustrated by Phillip Small

Katherine Ryals, illustrated by Maggie Swanson

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books Published: October 2011 16 pages 978-1-4027-8187-2 Ages: from 5 to 7 $5.95 ($6.95 Canadian) Paper all in color; 15 full-page illustrations 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Publisher: Sterling Published: November 2005 16 pages 978-1-4027-2746-7 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($6.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Publisher: Sterling Published: March 2009 16 pages 978-1-4027-5350-3 Ages: from 5 to 7 $5.95 ($6.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Publisher: Sterling Published: March 2009 16 pages 978-1-4027-5349-7 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($6.50 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

Storytime Stickers: WEEBLES: Welcome to Weebleville!

Super Colossal Book of Storytime Stickers

Onish, Liane

Shulman, Mark

Publisher: Sterling Published: November 2008 16 pages 978-1-4027-5355-8 Ages: from 3 to 5 $4.95 ($5.50 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 88 Territory: World

Publisher: Sterling Innovation Published: May 2010 96 pages 978-1-4027-7289-4 Ages: 6 upwards $11.95 ($15.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 24 Territory: World

Onish, Liane

FlashKids Spring 2012

Write on, wipe off…and let the learning begin again! SALES POINTS • Simple activities teach basic preschool skills • Engaging format, with a pen included, allows kids to write directly on the cards over and over again • Sturdy cards and box won’t wear out over time • Well-priced at $8.95, includes more cards for a lower retail than the competition

MARKETING • Educator-night events at retailers • Video • Blog tour • FlashKids.com •

Facebook.com/flashkids

• Educators and parent advertising • Bookseller kit • Titles fit in permanent display (see page 36)

These new FLASH KIDS learning cards take average flash cards up a notch with a glossy, erasable, and reusable surface. Just one quick sweep of the pen’s eraser—and voilà! The marks are gone. Each pack contains 40 charmingly illustrated cards, plus a pen to write with. This is smart, practical, continued learning at its best.

All titles are: For ages 3 to 5 • $8.95 ($10.95 can) • Card Deck, 40 cards • 7 x 5 • all in color • Territory: World • March 2012

WRITE-ON WIPE-OFF LEARNING CARDS: LETTERS

WRITE-ON WIPE-OFF LEARNING CARDS: NUMBERS

WRITE-ON WIPE-OFF LEARNING CARDS: SCHOOL SKILLS

WRITE-ON WIPE-OFF LEARNING CARDS: SHAPES

Practice makes perfect, and with these cards, youngsters will enjoy forming both uppercase and lowercase letters, along with simple three-letter words. As they write, they’ll feel pride in seeing their skills improve—and will begin distinguishing first-letter phonics, too.

Count on learning with flash cards that offer kids a variety of entertaining number-based activities, including coloring and dot-to-dots. Preschoolers will master counting from 1 to 20 as well as writing numerals and number words— so they’ll be ready for their first lessons in math.

Starting preschool is a big step for youngsters—and these cards will set the stage for future success. Children will enjoy going over some basic concepts that are an integral part of the preschool world, such as opposites, same and different, and rhyming words.

Learning shapes is an important— and fun—part of preschool education. These cards will help children become familiar with a range of shapes from the simple (circle, square) to the more complex s(trapezoid, hexagon). Kids will have a great time drawing the shapes and identifying them in everyday objects.

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Alhambra

Dan Santat

Illustrator

Bawk & Roll

Monte Sereno

Dan Andreasen

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Easter Babies

San Diego

Salina Yoon

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Deep Sea Dive

Westport

Christopher Hart

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Drawing Shape by Shape

Space Walk CT

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Mark Elliott

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Kathleen Kudlinski

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Dinosaur Pets

Houghton

Boni Ashburn

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Janie Bynum

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Christine Taylor-Butler

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Cathy Ann Johnson

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Lamb’s Easter Surprise

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David Walker

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Time for a Hug

Manville

Michael Pellowski

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Joke and Riddle Bonanza

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Naoko Stoop

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All Creatures Great and Small

Wackiest Jokes in the World NY

Brooklyn

Randy Fairbanks

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Weird Science

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Josh Selig

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Red & Yellow’s Noisy Night

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Mark Danna

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Totally Cool Word Search Puzzles

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Write-On Wipe-Off Learning Cards: Letters Write-On Wipe-Off Learning Cards: Numbers Write-On Wipe-Off Learning Cards: School Skills Write-On Wipe-Off Learning Cards: Shapes

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Lora Heller

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Sign Language ABC

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Thea Feldman

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Insects in Action

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Sara Singh

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Jane Eyre Pride and Prejudice Sense and Sensibility Wuthering Heights

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Thea Feldman

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Snakes Up Close!

Cincinnati

Mary Kay Carson

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Did It All Start with a Snowball Fight? What Sank the World’s Biggest Ship?

Edmond

Tammi Sauer

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Bawk & Roll

Salem

Colleen Houck

Author

Tiger’s Destiny

Ridley Park

Matt Lake

Author

Weird Science

Newport News

Joy Hulme

Author

Easter Babies

Smithfield

Kim Norman

Author

Storytime Stickers: Dinosaurs

Fredericksburg

Troy Howell

Illustrator

First Prayers

Storytime Stickers: Whales VI

St. Thomas

Phillis Gershator

Author

Time for a Hug

St. Thomas

Mim Green

Author

Time for a Hug

South Ryegate

Jim Arnosky

Author

Creep and Flutter

Appleton

Peter Roop

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Baby Whale’s Long Swim

Appleton

Connie Roop

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Baby Whale’s Long Swim

Penguins Are Cool! Penguins Are Cool!

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City

name

author/illustrator

title

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Anglesea

Robert Ingpen

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Wind in the Willows

British Columbia

Suurey

Chris Crawford

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Tangram Puzzles

England

Brighton

Jessica Ahlberg

Illustrator

Far Away Across the Sea

England

Cambridgeshire

Jonathan Allen

Author

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Copy Me!

Lissa Evans

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Hortenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Miraculous Mechanisms

England England

Dorset

Charles Fuge

Author

Three Little Dinosaurs

England

London

Algy C Hall

Author

Mammoth and Me

England

Gloucestershire

Sebastien Braun

Author

Meeow and the Blue Table

Gianni A. Sarcone

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Eye Bogglers

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Amsterdam

Marie-Jo Waeber

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Eye Bogglers

Toon Tellegen

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Far Away Across the Sea

INDEX A

All Creatures Great and Small,12

Insects in Action, 42

Tangram Puzzles, 28

Asterix Omnibus 3, 23 Asterix Omnibus 4, 23 B

Three Little Dinosaurs,14 J

Tiger’s Curse, 3

Jane Eyre, 8

Time for a Hug, 9

Joke and Riddle Bonanza, 27 W

Baby Whale’s Long Swim, 42 Bawk & Roll, 5

Wackiest Jokes in the World, 27

Builder Goose, 15

Kiki’s Blankie, 12

Weird Science, 41

What Sank the World’s Biggest Ship?, 7

Creep and Flutter, 6

Lamb’s Easter Surprise,12

Where’s the Dinosaur?,14

Little Critter®’s Bedtime Storybook,18

Wind in the Willows, 21

Lost Journal: Dinosaur Hunter, 38

Deep Sea Dive, 11

Lost Journal: Mysteries of the Nile, 38

Write-On Wipe-Off Learning Cards: Letters, 33

Did It All Start with a Snowball Fight?, 7

Dinosaur Pets, 42

Mammoth and Me,17

Don’t Copy Me!, 16

Meeow and the Blue Table,17

Write-On Wipe-Off Learning Cards: Shapes, 33

Drawing Shape by Shape, 28

Wuthering Heights, 8

Olive Branch, The: Red & Yellow’s Noisy Night, 4

Easter Babies, 12

Olive Branch Red Plush, 4

Eye Bogglers, 28

Olive Branch Yellow Plush, 4

Far Away Across the Sea, 23

Penguins Are Cool!, 42

First Prayers,16

Pirate Tattoo Book, 39

Flash Kids Permanent Display, 36

Pride and Prejudice, 8

Flash Kids Summer Study Daily Activity Workbooks, 34

Flash Kids Summer Study Flash Cards, 34

Richard Scarry’s Best Busytown Games and Activity Book, 25

Dragon Tattoo Book, 39

Flash Kids Summer Study Workbooks, 34 G Gnarbunga,17 H Horten’s Miraculous Mechanisms, 2 How to Be a Ballerina, 17

S Sense and Sensibility, 8 Sign Language ABC, 15 Snakes Up Close!, 42 Space Walk, 11 Storytime Stickers: Dinosaurs, 29 Storytime Stickers: Springtime with Bunny, 29 Storytime Stickers: Whales, 29 49

Write-On Wipe-Off Learning Cards: Numbers, 33 Write-On Wipe-Off Learning Cards: School Skills, 33

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