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Picture Books
NOVELTY PICTURE BOOKS
Giant Trucks: My First Book of Sounds
A Press & Play Sound Board Book
Editors of Cider Mill Press
9781646431908 Applesauce Press | October 19, 2021 $14.95 | $19.95 CAN HC 10 x 9 1⁄2, 28 pages
Babies and toddlers will be mesmerized by the vehicle noises coming out of Giant Trucks: My First Book of Sounds.
Jungle Animals
A Spotter’s Guide
Jane Wilsher
9781681887661 Earth Aware Kids | June 1, 2021 $19.99 | $26.99 CAN HC 7 1⁄2 x 9 1⁄4, 176 pages
Take a hike through the world’s rainforests and spot more than 200 wild, colorful, peculiar, and marvelous jungle animals—without ever leaving your own bedroom!
My Heart Grows
Jeffrey Burton
9781665900119 Little Simon | December 7, 2021 $8.99 | $11.99 CAN BB 5 7⁄8 x 8 1⁄4, 18 pages
This tender novelty board book shines a light on all the ways a parent’s love for their children grows more and more each day.
Making a Great Exhibition
Doro Globus; Rose Blake
9781644230497 David Zwirner Kids | September 14, 2021 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 9 x 10 3⁄4, 40 pages
This fun, inside look at the life of an artwork shows the journey of two artists’ work from studio to exhibition. Stopping along the way we meet colorful characters— curators, photographers, shippers, museum visitors, and more!
You Complete Me
A Sliding Pull-Tab Book
Cindy Jin
9781534498587 Little Simon | December 7, 2021 $9.99 | $12.99 CAN BB 6 x 7, 14 pages
A charming ode to things that belong together as sweetly as parent and child, this adorable rhyming novelty book with sliding pull tabs is perfect for Valentine’s Day!
The Magnificent Book of Birds
Weldon Owen
9781681887685 Weldon Owen Kids | June 8, 2021 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 9 1⁄4 x 12, 80 pages
This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again.
PICTURE BOOKS
The Magnificent Book of Horses
Weldon Owen; Tom Jackson; Diana Ferguson; Simon Mendez; Val Walerczuk
9781681887692 Weldon Owen Kids | June 8, 2021 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 9 1⁄4 x 12, 80 pages
This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again.
My School Unicorn
Tom Knight; Willow Evans
9781645177302 Silver Dolphin Books | June 8, 2021 $12.99 | $14.99 CAN HC 9 7⁄8 x 9 7⁄8, 32 pages
Starting school is an adventure— especially when you have a magical unicorn friend by your side! Kids can conquer their first-day-of-school jitters with this colorful, beautifully illustrated storybook.
The Runaway Pea
Kjartan Poskitt
9781534490147 Aladdin | June 15, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 1⁄4 x 10 1⁄4, 32 pages
This silly and quirky dinnertime caper about a rebellious pea’s adventures shows what can happen when you take your eyes off your food.
Vrooom, Vrooom!
Mary Lyn Ray
9781481449335 Beach Lane Books | June 22, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 12 x 6, 40 pages
Hop in the car, turn the key, and vrooom away in this bright, bold book for young car enthusiasts!
Chirp!
Chipmunk Sings for a Friend
Jamie A. Swenson
9781534470026 Paula Wiseman Books | June 29, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 1⁄2 x 7, 40 pages
A chipmunk searches for someone to sing along with her in this sweet and funny celebration of true friendship, featuring art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Scott Magoon.
Dr. Fauci
How a Boy from Brooklyn Became America’s Doctor
Kate Messner
9781665902434 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers June 29, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 48 pages
The definitive picture book biography of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and one of the most crucial figures in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Once Upon a Story Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll; Lindsay Dale-Scott
9781684123230 Silver Dolphin Books | July 6, 2021 $16.99 | $22.99 CAN HC 8 3⁄4 x 11 1⁄2, 128 pages
Join Alice for an adventure in Wonderland in this classic paired with modern illustrations!
PICTURE BOOKS
Once Upon a Story The Jungle Book
Rudyard Kipling; Louise Pigott
9781684123247 Silver Dolphin Books | July 6, 2021 $16.99 | $22.99 CAN HC 8 3⁄4 x 11 1⁄2, 160 pages
Discover Mowgli’s wild world in this beloved classic with vibrant modern illustrations!
Once Upon a Story Peter Pan
J. M. Barrie; Kelly Breemer
9781684123254 Silver Dolphin Books | July 6, 2021 $16.99 | $22.99 CAN HC 8 3⁄4 x 11 1⁄2, 176 pages
Join Peter, Tinker Bell, and the Darling children on an adventure to Neverland in this stunning collectible edition of Peter Pan.
Once Upon a Story The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett; Medeiros Giovana
9781684123261 Silver Dolphin Books | July 6, 2021 $16.99 | $22.99 CAN HC 8 3⁄4 x 11 1⁄2, 280 pages
Join Mary Lennox as she uncovers the secrets surrounding a hidden garden in this classic tale with modern illustrations!
Fourteen Monkeys
A Rain Forest Rhyme
Melissa Stewart
9781534460393 Beach Lane Books | July 6, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 x 11, 32 pages
Travel to a tropical rainforest where fourteen species of monkeys live in harmony in this playful, fact-filled book from award-winning author Melissa Stewart and Caldecott honoree Steve Jenkins.
Gramma Lessons
Janet Surette; Heather Cook
9781510763685 Sky Pony | July 13, 2021 $16.99 | $22.99 CAN HC 10 x 10, 32 pages
Gramma Lessons is an endearing and subtly comical series of instructions for grandmothers from children.
PICTURE BOOKS
Blueberry Cake
Sarah Dillard
9781534451346 Aladdin | July 13, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 11 x 9, 32 pages
A witty and whimsical tale of a young bear who can’t get enough of his favorite treat!
Amara and the Bats
Emma Reynolds
9781534469013 Atheneum Books for Young Readers July 20, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 1⁄2 x 9 1⁄2, 48 pages
Environmental activism gets a nocturnal twist in this utterly charming picture book about a young girl and her mission to save the bats!
Puppy Love
P.K. Hallinan; Tyson Ranes
9781510764033 Sky Pony | August 3, 2021 $16.99 | $22.99 CAN HC 8 x 10, 24 pages
A children’s picture book that poetically shares the joy and love a dog feels in the hands of a thoughtful, devoted child.
Home Is...
Hannah Barnaby
9781534421769 Beach Lane Books | August 3, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 x 11, 32 pages
What makes a home home? Find out in this intriguing exploration of the places creatures call home.
Pug & Pig and Friends
Sue Lowell Gallion
9781534463004 Beach Lane Books | August 3, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 10, 40 pages
The stars of the celebrated Pug Meets Pig and Pug & Pig Trick‑or‑Treat are back in this funny and timely tale about learning to get along.
Rick: The Dog With a Difference
Padded Storybook
IglooBooks
9781800228283 IglooBooks | August 3, 2021 $9.99 | $12.99 CAN HC 10 1⁄8 x 10 1⁄8, 24 pages
Rick isn’t like other dogs and often feels left out. With the help of some new friends, including a duck who doesn’t like swimming and a cow who won’t eat grass, Rick discovers how great it is to be different.
PICTURE BOOKS
My Snuggle Up Storytime Treasury
IglooBooks
9781839037566 IglooBooks | August 3, 2021 $12.99 | $17.99 CAN HC 10 1⁄8 x 10 1⁄8, 96 pages
Snuggle up and get cozy with this beautiful, happy collection of 4 tales. Full of stories about family and love, this treasury is the perfect way for parent and child to relax and unwind together.
Space Explorers
Libby Jackson
9781582707648 Aladdin | August 10, 2021 $21.99 | $29.99 CAN POB 7 1⁄2 x 9, 192 pages
This beautifully illustrated anthology illuminates twenty-five extraordinary stories of space exploration, adventure, and human achievement, from a leading expert in human spaceflight.
Luna Finds Love Everywhere
A Self-Love Book for Kids
Shainna Ali; Catarina Oliveira
9781646041923 Bloom Books for Young Readers | August 17, 2021 $16.95 | $22.95 CAN POB 10 x 10, 32 pages
Celebrate the joy of learning to love yourself with Luna and friends!
King of Ragtime
The Story of Scott Joplin
Stephen Costanza
9781534410367 Atheneum Books for Young Readers August 24, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 12, 56 pages
A stunning, rhythmic picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose ragtime music paved the way for jazz.
I’m Sorry
Michael Ian Black
9781534415881 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers August 31, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 40 pages
In this fourth book in the series from New York Times bestselling author Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi, a flamingo and a very sorry potato learn how to mend hurt feelings.
Gitty and Kvetch
Caroline Kusin Pritchard
9781534478268 Atheneum Books for Young Readers August 31, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 10, 48 pages
In this hilariously sweet story about an opposites-attract friendship, chock-full of Yiddish humor, a girl and her best bird friend’s perfect day turns into a perfect opportunity to see things differently.
PICTURE BOOKS
Step by Step
Alice B. McGinty
9781534479944 Paula Wiseman Books | August 31, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 x 8, 32 pages
Perfect for first day of school sharing or graduation at year’s end, this tender and comforting book is about tackling life’s firsts, one step at a time.
Angelina and Alice
Katharine Holabird
9781534495272 Little Simon | August 31, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 3⁄8 x 8 5⁄8, 32 pages
The classic bestselling picture book Angelina and Alice is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition, making it a perfect gift for fans both new and old!
Guitars
Patricia Lakin
9781481448352 Aladdin | August 31, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN POB 11 x 9, 32 pages
Go behind the scenes and see how craftsman Meredith Coloma makes custom guitars by hand with this nonfiction book that’s full of photographs and illustrations about the incredible process.
The Great Stink
How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London’s Poop Pollution Problem
Coleen Paeff
9781534449299 Margaret K. McElderry Books | August 31, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 11, 40 pages
Discover the true story about the determined engineer who fixed London’s pollution problem in this funny, accessible nonfiction picture book featuring engaging art from the illustrator of Queen Victoria’s Bathing Machine.
Big Book of Dinosaurs
A Visual Exploration of the Creatures Who Ruled the Earth
Franco Tempesta; Little Genius Books
9781953344366 Little Genius Books | September 7, 2021 $14.99 | NCR POB 10 x 13, 60 pages
A fascinating look at the history and evolution of dinosaurs. Featuring incredibly realistic illustrations of flying reptiles, giant dinosaurs, marine dinosaurs, and more, young paleontologists will explore the mighty creatures that once ruled the Earth. BONUS: Includes a quiz to test your knowledge.
Planet Earth
Discover the Wonders of Our World
Little Genius Books
9781953344373 Little Genius Books | September 7, 2021 $14.99 | $19.99 CAN POB 10 x 13, 60 pages
A fascinating journey through Earth’s geological history and the appearance and evolution of life. Featuring over 150 colorful photos and illustrations as well as a wealth of intriguing and engaging information about our home planet and the events that shaped its story. BONUS: Includes a quiz to test your knowledge.
PICTURE BOOKS
Einstein
The Fantastic Journey of a Mouse Through Time and Space
Torben Kuhlmann
9780735844445 NorthSouth Books | September 7, 2021 $22.00 | $30.00 CAN HC 8 x 11, 112 pages
When an inventive mouse misses the biggest cheese festival the world has ever seen, he’s determined to turn back the clock. But what is time, and can it be influenced? With the help of a mouse clockmaker, a lot of inventiveness, and the notes of a certain famous Swiss physicist he succeeds in traveling back in time.
The Mountain
Rebecca Gugger; Simon Röthlisberger
9780735844575 NorthSouth Books | September 7, 2021 $17.95 | $23.95 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 48 pages
Could everyone be right in this lighthearted story about different perspectives?
This Magical, Musical Night
Rhonda Gowler Greene, illustrated by James Rey Sanchez
9781499811728 Little Bee Books | September 7, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 32 pages
Music! Music! Oh, how grand! A language we all understand. Get swept away by the musical performance of a lifetime as, one by one, each instrument of the symphony orchestra shows off their skills!
How Do We Stop Climate Change?
Mind Mappers: Making Difficult Subjects Easy to Understand
Tom Jackson; Dragan Kordic; Dr. Marianna Linz
9781681885599 Earth Aware Kids | September 7, 2021 $19.99 | $26.99 CAN HC 9 3⁄4 x 7 7⁄8, 72 pages
A unique and beautiful approach to understanding climate change with practical actions to help protect the planet.
How to be a Giraffe
Thea Baker
9781953344298 Little Genius Books | September 7, 2021 $14.99 | $19.99 CAN HC 9 1⁄4 x 9 1⁄2, 32 pages
Jeffrey might have horns, a tail, and a long neck, but his stripy fur is causing quite the stir. Everyone knows that giraffes have spots! But if Jeffrey isn’t a giraffe, what could he be? This heartfelt picture book is a story of belonging, resilience, and embracing our unique qualities.
Intergalactic Moving Day
John F. Malta
9781576879955 POW! Kids Books | September 7, 2021 $17.99 | $24.99 CAN HC 7 1⁄2 x 10, 32 pages
Count down to blastoff as an outer space boy gathers his belongings in preparation to depart his home world for a new planet.
PICTURE BOOKS
We Give Thanks
Cynthia Rylant
9781442465077 Beach Lane Books | September 7, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 x 11, 32 pages
From acclaimed and beloved creators Cynthia Rylant and Sergio Ruzzier comes a cozy and quirky picture book that reminds us of all the wonderful things we have to be thankful for.
Room for Everyone
Naaz Khan
9781534431393 Atheneum Books for Young Readers September 7, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 10, 40 pages
A young boy on a crowded bus discovers that, after some wiggles and giggles, there’s room for everyone in this lighthearted rhyming picture book set in Zanzibar.
Jazz for Lunch
Jarrett Dapier
9781534454088 Atheneum Books for Young Readers September 7, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 10, 48 pages
Last Stop on Market Street gets a jazzy twist in this finger-licking good celebration of music, food, and family.
Thankful
Elaine Vickers
9781534477346 Paula Wiseman Books | September 7, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 48 pages
Stunning, diorama-like illustrations bring to life this lullaby of a picture book about celebrating everyday things that make life wonderful.
Have You Seen Gordon?
Adam Jay Epstein
9781534477360 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers September 7, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 1⁄4 x 11 1⁄2, 32 pages
Packed with vibrant and dizzying artwork, this hilarious story cleverly riffs on classic seek-and-find books and will have young ones laughing out loud as the narrator struggles to get the characters to play along.
Dragons Are the Worst!
Alex Willan
9781534485112 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers September 7, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 40 pages
Gilbert the Goblin is absolutely, definitely, one-hundred-percent certain that dragons are the worst. They burn down everything in sight and they hoard all the gold. But really, it’s the dragons who should be afraid of Gilbert and his tremendous goblin power!
PICTURE BOOKS
Good Night, Good Night
The original longer version of the Going to Bed Book
Sandra Boynton
9781534499744 Little Simon | September 7, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 9, 40 pages
Maestro of bedtime Sandra Boynton expands her bestselling The Going to Bed Book in this deluxe collectible picture book that will help a new generation of children get ready for bed.
Animal Architects
Amy Cherrix
9781534456259 Beach Lane Books | September 7, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 11 x 9 1⁄4, 56 pages
This fascinating nonfiction picture book about animal construction projects will captivate young scientists and naturalists—and have them looking for more in their own backyards!
Just You and Me
Remarkable Relationships in the Wild
Jennifer Ward
9781534460980 Beach Lane Books | September 7, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 10, 32 pages
Celebrate perfect partnerships in nature with this fascinating rhyming picture book exploring symbiosis with vibrant illustrations and fun facts that will delight young animal enthusiasts.
The Secret Code Inside You
All About Your DNA
Rajani LaRocca, illustrated by Steven Salerno
9781499810752 Little Bee Books | September 14, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 40 pages
Learn about the secret code that is DNA in this vibrant and informative picture book!
Twisty-Turny House
Lisa Mantchev
9781534438477 Paula Wiseman Books | September 14, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 7 x 11, 40 pages
Cats and dogs will never get along, right? WRONG. Author of Strictly No Elephants Lisa Mantchev and bestselling illustrator EG Keller explore an unexpected friendship in this funny and sweet picture book.
Beautifully Me
Nabela Noor
9781534485877 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers September 14, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 x 11 1⁄2, 40 pages
From YouTube and Instagram sensation and body positivity activist Nabela Noor (@Nabela) comes a much-needed picture book about loving yourself just as you are.
PICTURE BOOKS
The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Egypt
Philip Steele; Eugenia Nobati
9781681885582 Weldon Owen Kids | September 21, 2021 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 9 1⁄4 x 12, 80 pages
This beautifully illustrated book is full of ancient secrets, glittering gold, priceless treasures, and Egyptian stories from more than 3,000 years ago. Stunning artworks and intriguing facts combine to mesmerize.
The Welcome Chair
Rosemary Wells
9781534429772 Paula Wiseman Books | September 21, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 3⁄4 x 11, 40 pages
Based in part on a 100-year-old family journal, Rosemary Wells brings to life a story that the diary’s fragile pages tell. It’s the story of a wooden rocking chair handmade in about 1825 by her great-great grandfather, an immigrant Jewish boy who made his way to America from Germany in the early 1800s.
Welcome Home
Aimee Reid
9781534438866 Beach Lane Books | September 21, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 x 10, 32 pages
This cozy, lyrical picture book is an ode to the joy of welcoming a new baby—perfect for baby showers and new parents!
The Barking Ballad
A Bark-Along Meow-Along Book
Julie Paschkis
9781534492608 Atheneum Books for Young Readers September 21, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 x 10, 32 pages
With a woof and meow and a bow-wow-wow, kids can bark along to this lively, luminously illustrated interactive picture book about a dog and the cat who befriends him.
My Name Is Bana
Bana Alabed
9781534412484 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers September 21, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 11 x 9, 40 pages
A poignant picture book memoir from Bana Alabed, the seven-year-old Syrian girl from Aleppo whose messages to the world have turned her into a global symbol and advocate for refugee rights.
Sister Corita’s Words and Shapes
Jeanette Winter
9781534496019 Beach Lane Books | September 21, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 x 9, 48 pages
From acclaimed picture book creator Jeanette Winter comes the little-known story of Sister Corita Kent, a nun, educator, and activist who became a celebrated pop artist while creating works meant to inspire good in others.
Cat Dog
Mem Fox
9781416986881 Beach Lane Books | September 28, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 x 12, 40 pages
Join an unlikely trio for some irresistibly funny antics in this read-aloud gem from bestselling author Mem Fox and bestselling and award-winning illustrator Mark Teague.
PICTURE BOOKS
It Fell from the Sky
Terry Fan and Eric Fan
9781534457621 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers September 28, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 10, 56 pages
From the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back—and the wonder that fell from the sky.
The Night Gardener
Terry Fan and Eric Fan
9781665904971 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers September 28, 2021 $9.99 | $12.99 CAN PB 8 1⁄2 x 12, 48 pages
Now available in paperback, with breathtaking illustrations and spare, sweet text, this masterpiece about enjoying the beauty of nature is sure to become an instant classic.
The Magnificent Book of Dragons
Stella Caldwell; Gonzalo Kenny
9781681887395 Weldon Owen Kids | October 19, 2021 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 9 1⁄4 x 12, 80 pages
This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again.
Rabbit & Bear: A Bad King Is a Sad Thing
Julian Gough; Jim Field
9781645176022 Silver Dolphin Books | September 21, 2021 $9.99 | $11.99 CAN HC 5 1⁄4 x 7 3⁄8, 112 pages
Rabbit and Bear must do everything they can to keep Icebear from becoming king in this story about friends, enemies, and how to avoid being pooped on by an icebear.
Sweet People Are Everywhere
Alice Walker; Quim Torres
9781734761818 Tra Books for Children | September 28, 2021 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 10 1⁄4 x 10 1⁄4, 48 pages
Sweet People Are Everywhere, an illustrated picture book featuring a poem by internationally renowned writer and activist Alice Walker, is a powerful celebration of humanity. The poem addresses a young boy getting his first passport, taking the boy—and the reader—on a journey through a series of countries around the globe where ‘sweet people’ can be found.
PICTURE BOOKS
The Rare, Tiny Flower
Kitty O’Meara; Quim Torres
9781734761825 Tra Books for Children | January 4, 2022 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 9 1⁄4 x 12, 40 pages
The Rare, Tiny Flower illustrates a deeply touching and thoughtful poem by Kitty O’Meara that, in the form of a parable, celebrates difference, tolerance, and unity. Written by O’Meara in Fall 2020, The Rare, Tiny Flower is in many ways thematically similar to And the People Stayed Home in that it is a commentary on difficult current situations in our world and offers hope for resolution and growth.
Gandhi: The Peaceful Protester!
Mark Shulman; Kelly Tindall; Ian Churchill
9781645174097 Portable Press Kids | September 28, 2021 $12.99 | $14.99 CAN HC 6 1⁄4 x 9 1⁄4, 96 pages
Mahatma Gandhi inspired a nation and generations of social reformers with his emphasis on kindness and nonviolence—discover how one man changed the lives of millions in this illustrated and kid-friendly biography.
Franz-Ferdinand the Dancing Walrus
Marcus Pfister
9780735844698 NorthSouth Books | October 5, 2021 $17.95 | $23.95 CAN HC 11 x 8, 32 pages
Bull walrus Franz-Ferdinand doesn’t like to move. But when he sees a flock of ice gliding flamingos dance, he discovers his love of ballet. When he decides he wants to join the graceful dance troupe, no one believes it’s possible. Will Franz-Ferdinand prove them wrong?
Poe and Lars
Kashelle Gourley, illustrated by Skylar Hogan
9781499811582 Little Bee Books | October 5, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄4 x 9 3⁄4, 40 pages
Lonely Poe and hangry Lars strike a deal in this humorous picture book about an unlikely friendship!
Athlete Activists
Sports Stars Who Changed the Game
Stephanie Ready; Jason Kander; Morris Katz
9781950587179 Downtown Bookworks | October 5, 2021 $16.99 | $20.99 CAN PB 6 x 9, 144 pages
From Muhammad Ali and Billie Jean King to Colin Kaepernick and Lebron James, superstar athletes have leveraged their fame and platforms to make the world a better place.
I Am Today
Matt Forrest Esenwine; Patricia Pessoa
9781576879948 POW! Kids Books | October 5, 2021 $17.99 | $24.99 CAN HC 8 x 9, 36 pages
A young girl realizes that she doesn’t have to wait until she’s grown-up to stand up for what is right and make a big impact.
PICTURE BOOKS
Wildfire!
Ashley Wolff
9781534487734 Beach Lane Books | October 5, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 10, 40 pages
With stunning, cinematic art, this fact-based picture book takes readers into the heart of a forest fire and shows how animals survive, how heroic first responders curb the flames, and how life gradually returns to the forest.
Fluffy McWhiskers Cuteness Explosion
Stephen W. Martin
9781534441453 Margaret K. McElderry Books | October 12, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 10, 40 pages
Meet Fluffy—an adorable kitten. So adorable, in fact, that anyone who sees her will spontaneously explode into balls of sparkles and fireworks. KABOOM! Poof.
The Message
The Extraordinary Journey of an Ordinary Text Message
Michael Emberley
9781534452909 Atheneum Books for Young Readers October 12, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 8, 48 pages
Follow as a text message travels at near light speed around the world in this illuminating picture book about how our messages get from one phone to another, and connections they create between both people.
A Dinosaur Named Ruth
How Ruth Mason Discovered Fossils in Her Own Backyard
Julia Lyon
9781534474642 Margaret K. McElderry Books | October 12, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 x 11, 40 pages
For fans of Shark Lady comes the incredible true story of a girl who discovered dinosaur bones in her own backyard and, after years of persistence, helped uncover one of the most exciting paleontological discoveries of our time.
Dinosaurs
A Spotters Guide
Weldon Owen; Michael K. Brett-Surman
9781681887937 Weldon Owen Kids | October 19, 2021 $19.99 | $26.99 CAN HC 7 1⁄2 x 9 1⁄4, 176 pages
Travel back in time to a world millions of years before humans to become a dinosaur spotter.
Henry’s World Tour
Robert Quackenbush
9781534415652 Aladdin | October 19, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 x 10, 48 pages
In his latest merry misadventure, Henry the Duck travels the world to unravel the mystery of his rare speckled feather in this energetic and hilarious picture book from beloved author Robert Quackenbush!
PICTURE BOOKS
Trees
Tony Johnston
9781534475175 Paula Wiseman Books | October 19, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 1⁄2 x 12, 40 pages
Explore a fantastical forest in this exquisite and lyrical picture book that celebrates all trees, from maple to elm to ginkgo to magnolia to redwood—written by award-winning author Tony Johnston.
Go Ask Ozzie
A Rotten Richie Story
Patricia Polacco
9781534478558 Paula Wiseman Books | October 19, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 x 11, 56 pages
In this companion story to My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother, beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco tells a lively and warmhearted tale of comic sibling tension and brotherly love based on her own childhood.
Motor Mouse & Valentino
Cynthia Rylant
9781534492950 Beach Lane Books | October 26, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 64 pages
Motor Mouse and his brother, Valentino, are back in three new adventures in this highly entertaining third book in a series from the creators of the Gooseberry Park and the Mr. Putter and Tabby books!
Dear Little One
Nina Laden
9781534454774 Paula Wiseman Books | November 2, 2021 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 7 1⁄2 x 10 1⁄2, 40 pages
Celebrate the wonder of the world in this reassuring picture book about the joy, love, and beauty found in each and every day.
My Mother’s Delightful Deaths
Carla Haslbauer
9780735844568 NorthSouth Books | November 2, 2021 $17.95 | $23.95 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 10, 48 pages
What could it mean that your mom is paid to die? It could mean she’s an opera singer! This hilarious debut picture book, inspired by the world of opera, reminds us that we all slip into many different roles.
Super Hero Origin Stories
Julie Merberg
9781950587254 Downtown Bookworks | November 2, 2021 $19.99 | $24.99 CAN HC 8 x 9, 80 pages
Where did Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their super hero friends come from? How did they get their powers? Who were they before they were super heroes?
ABC Thankful Me
Kyaw Lin; Yuliya Pieletskaya
9781576879993 POW! Kids Books | November 2, 2021 $16.95 | $22.95 CAN HC 8 x 9, 28 pages
Children learn the alphabet and practice gratitude with this dazzling ABC book of every-day wonders.
PICTURE BOOKS
Boris the Cat: The Little Cat with Big Ideas
Erwin Moser
9780735844544 NorthSouth Books | November 9, 2021 $26.00 | $31.00 CAN HC 11 x 8 1⁄2, 136 pages
Boris is a special cat! Be it spring, summer, fall, or winter, Boris and his friends experience big and little adventures every day, often without even looking for them!
Featuring the artwork of The New York Times Best-selling Illustrator, Charles Santore
Charles Santore
9781646431861 Applesauce Press | November 9, 2021 $19.95 | $26.95 CAN PB 7 x 6 3⁄4, 552 pages
Now availabe as a paperback, The Illustrated Treasury of Classic Children’s Stories allows kids to enjoy classic works of children’s literature illustrated by Charles Santore, a New York Times bestselling illustrator!
The Bad Mood!
Moritz Petz; Amelie Jackowski
9780735844643 NorthSouth Books | November 16, 2021 $17.95 | $23.95 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 32 pages
When Badger wakes up in a bad mood, he’s determined to let everyone know. He greets all his friends with grumpy, rude remarks. But by the time Badger feels better, he realizes that everyone is upset with him. What can he do? With the help of Crow, Badger comes up with an idea to turn things around.
Jack and the Beanstalk
A Little Apple Classic
Gabhor Utomo
9781646431847 Applesauce Press | November 30, 2021 $4.99 | $6.99 CAN HC 6 3⁄8 x 7 3⁄4, 28 pages
Enjoy the timeless tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, now availabe as a Little Apple Classic!
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
A Little Apple Classic
Gabhor Utomo
9781646431854 Applesauce Press | November 30, 2021 $4.99 | $6.99 CAN HC 6 3⁄8 x 7 3⁄4, 28 pages
Enjoy the timeless tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, now available as a Little Apple Classic!
