Hachette Kids Spring 2023

NOW IN A DAZZLING NEW 5TH EDITION, COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED, INSIDE AND OUT!

With more than 56 million copies in print, BRAIN QUEST is loved by kids, trusted by parents, and used by teachers. Vetted by a panel of educators, it’s the curriculum-based question-and-answer brand that makes learning fun.

MEET THE NEW BRAIN QUEST

More than 30% new content

New technology sections

Growth mindset philosophy

Content reflects inclusivity, diversity, and Social Emotional Academic Development

New Brain Quest website with additional content and tools for parents & educators

BRAIN QUEST WORKBOOKS

For Pre-K through Grade 6. Each interactive, high-quality, fully illustrated workbook is jam-packed with standards-based activities, exercises, games, and challenges, plus new features:

• New sticker maps to help kids track progress in Pre-K through Grade 4

• Updated, fun stickers in Pre-K through Grade 4

• New section openers with information on how parents can support children’s learning

BRAIN QUEST SMART CARDS

For Pre-K through Grade 7.

• Each title includes two decks of question-and-answer cards, each held together by a grommet and packaged in a box to take anywhere and play everywhere.

• These grade-specific titles quiz kids on the stuff they need to know, when they need to know it.

THE GOLD STANDARD FOR EDUCATION

BRAIN QUEST PRODUCTS DISPLAYS

Meet state and national standards, as well as Next Generation Science Standards, and computer science and coding standards

Tailored to include Social Emotional Academic Development content

Written by educators and reviewed by literacy experts and awardwinning teachers

Relevant for today’s learners

Brain Quest 36-Copy Workbooks Pencil Display

4 Each of Pre-K, Grade 3, and Grade 4; 8 Each of Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2. $467.64/$611.64 Can. ISBN: 9798885858809

Brain Quest 48-Copy Deck and Workbook

Mixed Pencil Display

Decks: 4 Each of For Threes, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1–6.

Workbooks: 4 Each of Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1. $623.52/$815.52 Can. ISBN: 9798885858793

Empty Brain Quest Pencil Display

Make your own assortment. An empty display ships free with your order of any 42 assorted Brain Quest products. ISBN: 9780761172925

WORKBOOK AND SMART CARD TITLES AND ISBNS

Brain Quest For Twos Smart Cards Revised 5th Edition / ISBN: 9781523517220

Brain Quest For Threes Smart Cards Revised 5th Edition / ISBN: 9781523517237

Brain Quest Pre-Kindergarten Smart Cards Revised 5th Edition / ISBN: 9781523517244

Brain Quest Kindergarten Smart Cards Revised 5th Edition / ISBN: 9781523517251

Brain Quest 1st Grade Smart Cards Revised 5th Edition / ISBN: 9781523517268

Brain Quest 2nd Grade Smart Cards Revised 5th Edition / ISBN: 9781523517275

Brain Quest 3rd Grade Smart Cards Revised 5th Edition / ISBN: 9781523517282

Brain Quest 4th Grade Smart Cards Revised 5th Edition / ISBN: 9781523517299

Brain Quest 5th Grade Smart Cards Revised 5th Edition / ISBN: 9781523517305

Brain Quest 6th Grade Smart Cards Revised 4th Edition / ISBN: 9781523523924

Brain Quest 36-Copy 2022 Smart Cards Display

3 each of For Twos, For Threes, Kindergarten, and Grades 1–7; 6 each of Pre-K. $467.64/$611.64 Can. ISBN: 9798885857017

Brain Quest Permanent Pencil Spinner Assortment

Decks: 6 Each of For Twos, For Threes, Preschool, Kindergarten; 4 Each of Grades 1–4; 3 Each of Grades 5–6; 2 of Grade 7.

Workbooks: 8 Each of Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1; 6 Each of Grades 2–3; 4 Each of Grades 4-6. $1,247.04/$1,631.04 Can. ISBN: 9798885858816

Brain Quest 7th Grade Smart Cards Revised 4th Edition / ISBN: 9781523523931

Brain Quest For the Car 5th Edition / ISBN: 9781523517329

Brain Quest America 4th Edition / ISBN: 9781523517312

Brain Quest Workbook: Pre-K Revised Edition / ISBN: 9781523517336

Brain Quest Workbook: Kindergarten Revised Edition / ISBN: 9781523517343

Brain Quest Workbook: 1st Grade Revised Edition / ISBN: 9781523517350

Brain Quest Workbook: 2nd Grade Revised Edition / ISBN: 9781523517367

Brain Quest Workbook: 3rd Grade Revised Edition / ISBN: 9781523517374

Brain Quest Workbook: 4th Grade Revised Edition / ISBN: 9781523517381

Brain Quest Workbook: 5th Grade Revised Edition / ISBN: 9781523517398

Brain Quest Workbook: 6th Grade Revised Edition / ISBN: 9781523517404

Brain

CatJokesvs.DogJokes/DogJokesvs.Cat Jokes: ARead-from-Both-SidesComicBook

David Lewman, Illustrated by John McNamee

9781635866667

Storey Publishing

Pub Date:8/29/23

$64.99USD/$81.99CAD 240pages • MCP Carton Qty: 20 9.3 in H| 7.4 in W

BackpackExplorer5-BookSetwithNature CollectionBox

Editors of Storey Publishing

TheBackpackExplorer5-BookSetwithNature CollectionBoxincludesfivebooksintheseries: OntheNatureTrail;BirdWatch;BugHunt; DiscoveringTrees;andRockHunt.

Packed with prompts, activities, interactive field guides, and sensory scavenger hunts, each Backpack Explorer book gets kids outside and exploring the world around them.

Lonely Planet KidsCreateYour Own Camping Activities

Lonely Planet Kids

9781523512058

Workman

Pub Date: 8/15/23 $9.99 USD/$12 99 CAD 128 pages • PB Ages 7 to 11 8 in H | 6 in W

Cats vs. dogs takes on a whole new angle in this silly, comic-style joke collection for kids that's designed as a read-from-both-sides book: one side is packed with cartoons of dog jokes told by cats, and the other side stuffed with cat jokes told by dogs, for more than 200 jokes in all!

9781838696009

Lonely Planet

Pub Date: 6/20/23 $18.99 USD 144 pages • HC • Ages9 to 12 9.6 in H | 7.5inW | 0.6 in T

CreateYourOwnCampingActivities

Create Your Own Camping Activities is packed with over 60 ideas for the best camping games, crafts and activities. With plenty of photos and step-by-step instructions, there are games to entertain the whole family.

9781838695965

Lonely Planet

Pub Date: 4/1/23 $13.99 USD 41 pages • HC • Ages 6 to 8 • 6.5 in H | 4.8 in W | 1.1 in T

Lonely Planet KidsDrawing Gamesonthe Go

Lonely Planet Kids

Banishboredomonlongdrives,flightsandtrain journeyswithDrawingGamesontheGo,afun andcolorfulmixofdrawingchallenges,games, andactivities.

A must-pack addition on any family trip, it fits easily inside hand luggage and can be deployed in seconds! Comes with 40 wipe-clean cards and a dry-erase pen, all stored in a small, handy box.

9781472281357

Hachette UK Pub Date: 6/20/23 $15.99 USD/$17.99 CAD 24 pages • HC • Ages 12 to 18 • 11.1 in H | 8.7 in W | 0.4 in T

FORTNITEOfficial: Where's Jonesy?: Loot Hunt

Fortnite

FullofwittyEastereggssuretodelighttheeagleeyedFortnitefan,thisisafunandcolourfulactivity bookthatwillappealtoallages.

Put your sharp eyes to good use with this exciting new book from Epic Games. Find all the hidden Outfits and items concealed in these ten exclusive pieces of original artwork But watch out - there are plenty of sneaky traps to trick the unwary.

9780762478989

Mallory O'Meara, Illustrated by Jen Vaughn

Molly

9780762483181

Running Press Kids

Pub Date:8/1/23

$18.99USD/$23.99CAD 96 pages • Cards Carton Qty: 40 • Ages 8 to 14 5.4 in H | 3.5 in W

TheJunior Astrologer'sOracle

Deck: 44Cards for BuddingMystics

Nikki Van De Car, Illustrated by Uta Krogmann

The 44-card deck complements our stunning handbook, while also serving as a standalone deck for users who may be coming to divination on their own

9780762483174

Running Press Kids Pub Date: 8/1/23 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 96 pages • Cards Carton Qty: 40 • Ages 8 to 14 5.4 in H | 3.5 in W

LearnbySticker:Addition andSubtraction: UseMathto Create10BabyAnimals!

WorkmanPublishing

9781523519781

Workman

Pub Date: 7/18/23 $11.99 USD/$15.99CAD 34 pages • PB • Carton Qty: 60 • Ages 5 And Up 11 in H | 8.5 in W

LearnbySticker™isacompletely newwayforkidstopracticekey mathskills.Thisactivity-packed stickerbookforchildrenages5 andupprovidesbasicaddition andsubtractionpracticewhile creatingtenadorablebabyanimal images,onestickeratatime.

TheJuniorTarot Reader's Deck: 78 Cardsfor Budding

Mystics

Nikki Van De Car, Illustrated by Uta Krogmann

Includes a 78-card deck showcasing Uta Krogmann's gorgeous artwork. The 96-page companion booklet teaches readers a variety of ways to do readings

9780762481095

Running Press

9781523519798

Workman

Pub Date:7/18/23 $11.99USD/$15.99CAD 34 pages • PB • Carton Qty: 60 • Ages 5 And Up 11 in H | 8.5 in W

TheNationalParksScavengerHunt: AFamilyFriendlyWaytoExploreAll63Parks

Stacy Tornio

Withascavengerhuntforeverypark,kidscanlook for,discover,andtrulyabsorbfunandeducational factsabouteachpark.

LearnbySticker:Beginning Phonics: Use Phonicsto Create10FriendlyMonsters!

WorkmanPublishing

Applyfirstgrade-levelphonics concepts(includinglong vowels,shortvowels,initial consonants,andmore)to completewordsanddetermine wheretoplaceeachstickerto createtenstickerimagesof adorablefriendlymonsters.

9781635863987

Storey Publishing, LLC Pub Date: 7/18/23 $9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD 112 pages • PB • Carton Qty: 20 • Ages 10 to 12 11.1 in H | 8.3 in W

NatureSmartsWorkbook,Ages10-12

The Environmental Educators of Mass Audubon

Buildkids’skillsinfieldbiology,nature observation,andinvestigation.Includesin-depth lessonsonplants,invertebrates,birds,habitats, reptiles,andmammals.

9781523519361

sticker images featuring pets like cats, dogs, bunnies, hamsters, and more.

9781523512768

Workman

Pub Date: 5/2/23

$12.99 USD/$16.99 CAD 46 pages • PB • Carton Qty: 50 • Ages 7 And Up •10 in H | 7 in W

PaperfoldWildAnimals: 10AmazingPunchOut-and-FoldPaperCreatures

MeganMontagueCash

Punchoutandconstructtenamazingmodelsof animalsfromaroundtheworld:awolfinmidhowl,abearabouttoenjoythefreshsalmonitjust caught,anibexwithitshornsdownandreadyto charge,andmore.

PaperfoldWildAnimals: 8-CopyCounter Display

9781523517015

Workman Pub Date:5/2/23 Display $79.60 USD, $103.60 CAD

9781635866674

Storey Publishing, LLC

Pub Date: 8/29/23

$8.99 USD/$12.99 CAD 20 pages • PB • Carton Qty: 20 • Ages 4 And Up 10 in H | 5.9 in W

Slithering,ScalyTattooSnakes&OtherReptiles:60 TemporaryTattoosThatTeach

Illustrated by K.L. Murphy

FromthevenomousViperandGilaMonstertothe nocturnalGeckoandcamouflagingChameleon, reptile-crazykidswilllovetoweartemporaryartof theirfavoritespecies!

60 colorfully illustrated temporary tattoos are scientifically accurate and easy to apply with just a little water.

9781635866681

Storey Publishing, LLC

Pub Date: 8/29/23 $8.99 USD/$12 99 CAD 20 pages • PB • Carton Qty: 20 • Ages 4 And Up 10 in H | 5.9 in W

Soaring, Singing TattooBirds: 60Temporary TattoosThatTeach

Illustrated by K. L. Murphy

A bevy of bird species soar across each page of Soaring, Singing Tattoo Birds, which animalloving kids will love to wear right on their skin!

60 vibrantly colored, illustrative temporary tattoos are scientifically accurate and easy to apply with just a little water.

Indestructibles: HeartheSounds (High Color High Contrast): ChewProof·RipProof· Nontoxic·100%Washable(BookforBabies, NewbornBooks,SafetoChew)

Amy Pixton, Illustrated by Lizzy Doyle

bybabiesandtheir parents,Indestructiblesarebuiltfortheway babies“read”(i.e.,withtheirhandsandmouths)

This bilingual edition is perfect for introducing babies to English and Spanish through the colors around them.

9781523519477

Workman

Pub Date: 6/6/23 $5.99 USD/$8 99 CAD 12 pages • PB Ages 0 to 2 7 in H | 7 in W

Indestructiblesisthetrustedseriesforeasinglittle onesintostorytime.

This new book, in high-contrast and high-color, is perfect for the way the youngest babies see, and introduces key concepts of hearing sounds.

New Children's Titles Indestructibles Board Books- Fiction

Indestructibles:

Play in Any

OakleytheSquirrel:Camping1,

NumbersBook

Nancy Rose

Belovedbybabiesandtheirparents, Indestructiblesarebuiltforthewaybabies “read”(i.e.,withtheirhandsandmouths)

9781523519460

Workman

Pub Date: 6/6/23

This high-contrast, high-color book is perfect for how babies see, and introduces the concepts of seeing and weather.

Creaturefrom theWoods

Megan Alms, Illustrated by Fabrizio di Baldo

With tender words and lush illustration, this sweet board book compares a child's movements and mannerisms to creatures from the woods.

9781523518319

Workman

Pub Date: 5/9/23

$8.99 USD/$12 99 CAD 30 pages • BB • Carton Qty: 32 • Ages 0 to 4 7 in H | 7 in W

9781641707404

Familius

Pub Date: 5/1/23 $9.99 USD 20 pages • BB Ages 0 to 3 7 in H | 7 in W

From the fox to the bear to the bunny, each baby animal explores the world around them and learns along the way--just like children do.

9781546034339

WorthyKids

Pub Date: 3/7/23 $7.99USD/$11 99CAD 24 pages • BB • Carton Qty: 48 • Ages 3 to 6 7 in H | 7 in W

ElephantGoesPotty

James Patterson, Illustrated by Sydney Hanson

9780759555617

jimmy patterson Pub Date: 3/13/23

$8.99 USD/$12.99 CAD 32 pages • BB Ages 0 to 3 7 in H | 7 in W

Everyoneseemstothinkthattodayis theBIGdayforEllie togo potty...everyone,exceptforEllie.Her familycan cheerheron,singtoher,and evenbuyhericecream,but Elliewon’t go untilthatexcitingmomentwhen she’s finallyready.Ellie’sultimate successjustmightinspirethe toddlerin yourlifetomaketodaytheirfirstever pottyday!

9798887770079

Nosy Crow Pub Date: 7/4/23

$9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD 10 pages • BB Ages 0 to 2 6.7 in H | 6.7 in W

9798887770024

2,3!: ANutty

Realsquirrels,realphotos!Learnyournumbers withOakleytheSquirrelinthischarmingbook featuringOakleyandfriendsonacampingtrip.

Every page features photos of real squirrels! Photographer Nancy Rose lures squirrels into her photo frame using strategically placed peanuts, so they appear in squirrelsized sets that replicate human life, complete with tents, s'mores, campfires, and more. It's irresistible!

Dream Big, My Precious One

Jill Roman Lord, Illustrated by Brittany E Lakin

9798887770062

Nosy Crow Pub Date: 7/4/23

$9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD 10 pages • BB Ages 0 to 2 6.7 in H | 6.7 in W

LittleDog,WhereAreYou?

LittleBear,WhereAreYou?

Ekaterina Trukhan

Featuring mirrorsandlargecard flapswithfriendlyanimals which are easyforeventhelittlesthands tograb,babies willenjoy reachingforthesebooksagain andagain.Scan theQR codeon thebackcovertojoininwiththe playful rhyming songbasedon theclassic'FingerFamily'rhyme

PottyParty!

Dionna L Mann, Illustrated by Olivia Duchess

All pre-schoolers will adore Clare Youngs' friendly animals with their high-contrast collage artwork, decorative foil highlights and signature animal noises - but there's a tiny creature to find behind a tuggable felt flap on each spread, too! With a final 'recap' animal noises page, and the question, "But what noise do YOU make?", llittle readers will enjoy lifting the last flap and saying 'hello' to themselves in the surprise mirror!

Celebratethe milestoneofpotty trainingwiththis energetic board bookthatfeaturesadiverse group of childrenastheyditch theirdiapersandflushlike big kidsdo.

3 7 in H | 7 in W

Hachette Book Group Gift Catalog 2023 | hachettebookgroup.com | 7

This book touches on the aspects of potty training, including feeling the need to go, sitting and waiting, and picking out underwear

Camilla Reid, Illustrated by Clare Youngs

New Children's Titles

Board Books- Fiction

Litfor LittleHands: The Wonderful Wizardof Oz

Adapted by Brooke, Illustrated by Olga

Wheels, pull tabs, and other interactive elements invite kids to spin with Dorothy and Toto in the twister, swing an axe with the Tin Woodman, and melt the Wicked Witch of the West.

9781641706582

Familius

Pub Date: 9/5/23

$14 99 USD/$18 99 CAD

16 pages • BB • Carton

Qty: 0• Ages 4 to 7

7.5 in H | 6.5 in W

Tells the actual story in simple, engaging prose, and fans of the novel will be delighted by the book's attention to detail and clever use of original dialogue.

9781641709989

Familius

Pub Date: 6/1/23

$9.99 USD 16 pages • BB Ages 0 to 3

7 in H | 7 in W

BigTruckYoga

Peter Forde

Honk!Honk!Findyourbalancewithsomehelp fromyourfavoriteconstructionvehicles.

With child-friendly yoga poses that mirror different trucks, Big Truck Yoga encourages both movement and stillness in young children, along with a healthy dose of imagination!

9781641707565

Familius

Pub Date: 4/11/23

$9.99 USD 20 pages • BB Ages 0 to 3

7 in H | 7 in W

Buttons

GIsforGardening

Inthisadorable,brightlycoloredboardbook,a littlegirldiscoversthemagicofbuttons.From buttonsathometobuttonsatschool,kidswillsee buttonsinnewandfun-lovingwaysastheylearn abouttheworld.

Buttons will inspire little fingers to join in all sorts of new daily activities, but watch out! Because kids love pressing buttons, no matter what the buttons do!

9781641707503

Familius Pub Date: 2/28/23 $9.99 USD 16 pages • BB Ages 0 to 3

9781615199389

The Experiment

Pub Date: 4/11/23

$14.95 USD/$19.95 CAD 16 pages • BB Ages 2 to 5

11.8 in H | 8.9 in W

MyBigWimmelbook ICanDoIt!

Sarina Jödicke

Beginningreaderswilllearn150phrasesfor everydayactivitiesinourfirstwimmelbookwith words!

Full-spread illustrations of scenes from daily life. Little ones love pointing out what they can find (a girl washing her hands, a boy riding a bike), while older kids can seek out recurring star characters (introduced on page one) and imagine their unfolding stories!

9781615199839

The Experiment

Pub Date: 5/16/23

$8.95 USD/$11.95 CAD 16 pages • BB Ages 2 to 5 7 5 in H | 5 6 in W

MyLittleWimmelbook CarsandThings thatGo

Stefan Lohr

MyBigWimmelbooksarehoursofseek-and-find, hands-onlearningandfunforkidsages2to5— andnow,they’resmallenoughtocarryaround everywhere!

Invites young readers to travel throughout Wimmeltown with characters who are on their way to work and play via car, bus, truck, and more.

Kalli Dakos, Illustrated by Nichola Cowdery

9781615199822

The Experiment

Pub Date: 5/16/23

$8.95 USD/$11 95 CAD 16 pages • BB Ages 2 to 5 7.5 in H | 5.6 in W

MyLittleWimmelbook—MyBusyDay

Caryad

Nowinasmallertake-it-with-you-everywhere format:atop-sellingMyBigWimmelbookchockfullofvibrantillustrationsthattellstorieswithout words,depictingalivelybunchofcharactersas theygothroughtheirdailyroutine

Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld they encounter, and to craft their own stories.

9781838699932

Lonely Planet Pub Date: 8/15/23

$15.99 USD 16 pages • HC Ages 3 to 5 8.5 in H | 8.5 in W

Lonely Planet KidsMy FirstLift-the-Flap WorldAtlas1

Thisbeautifullyillustratedatlastakesyoung readersonahands-ontourofourincredible planet.

With over 40 flaps to lift, kids will learn allabout the 7 continents and 5 oceans that make up the Earth, explore many of its countries, meet lots of its peoples, and see some of its most amazing wildlife and buildings. Also included is a pull-out wall map of the world that includes a sheet of removable stickers."

TheRainbowPark: SundayAdventuresSeries

9780762481576

Running Press Kids

Pub Date: 5/2/23

$8.99 USD/$12 99 CAD 24 pages • BB Ages 0 to 3 7 in H

AIsforAmbitious

Theawesome,bold,charming,anddecidedly ambitiousnewpicturebookbythe#1NewYork TimesbestsellingauthorofAmbitiousGirl,Meena Harris,isalsoamust-haveABCbook. A is for ambitious and so much more in this fun and empowering picture book that reclaims words often used to undermine girls and women from A to Z When they're ready to take on the world, ambitious readers will have the vocabulary to do so

9780762481538

Running

Publishing simultaneously with The Numbers Store, The Rainbow Park is part of an exciting new board book series, featuring an intergenerational Black family over the course of a day, that teaches readers early-concepts su such as colors and numbers.

Big

Vashti Harrison

Filledwithtruth,beauty,joy,andacceptance,this isatourdeforcefrombestsellingandawardwinningcreatorVashtiHarrison.

Traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal With spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time

BrindleFox

Gorgeously illustratedstoryaboutareclusivefox,a mysterious tree,andthelife-givingpowerof friendship.

BrindleFox touches on themes of sadness, loneliness, selfcare, and the redeeming power of friendship in simple ways that children will intuitively understand. Little ones will be welcomed into a world brimming with hidden wonders and memorable characters that they will want to revisit time and time again.

Kate Baker

Harold Green III, Illustrated by DeAnn Wiley

Harold

Meena Harris, Illustrated by Marissa Valdez

John Sandford

New Children's Titles Picture Books- Fiction

9780762481132

Running Press Kids

Pub Date: 4/4/23

$18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 40 pages • HC • Carton

Qty:26 • Ages 4 to 8 10 in H | 8 in W

Everything Possible

9781546002994

WorthyKids

Pub Date: 5/23/23

$17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 32 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 36 • Ages4to 7 11 in H | 9 in W

Domino'sTreeHouse

Dawn Patitucci, Francisco Fonseca

Gorgeousillustrationsofa gravity-defyingtreehouse willcapturelittleones' imaginations,whilethe satisfyingconclusionwill remindyoungreadersthat wantingmoremightcause ustomissthesweetnessof whatwealreadypossess.

9781525303104

Kids Can Press Pub Date:5/2/2023

$19.99USD/$21.99CAD Ages3 to7•HC Carton Qty: 30 11 in H | 9 in W

Dear Street

Lindsay Zier-Vogel, Illustrated by Caroline Bonne-Muller

Agirlsharesherloveforher neighborhood,andfindsthat lovemultiplies,inthischildfriendlystorythat encouragesmindfulnessand gratitude.

9798887770222

Nosy Crow

Pub Date: 5/2/23

$17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 32 pages • HC Ages 2 to 5 11.8 in H| 11.8 in W

Fred Small, Illustrated by Alison Brown

Ajoyfulandinclusivelullabyaboutlove, acceptanceandfollowingyourheart...

Strong and bold, or quiet and kind, every child is unique and their future filled with possibilities. Based on Fred Small's iconic folk song that became an anthem for generations, Everything Possible celebrates love and friendship, gently encouraging children to dream their own dream and choose their own path, wherever it may take them. An inspiring and uplifting picture book for children everywhere. Available in both English and Spanish!

English Spanish

HowDinosaursWentExtinct: ASafetyGuide

Ame Dyckman, Illustrated by Jennifer Harney

FromauthorAmeDyckmanandillustratorJenn Harneycomesahilariousfaux-cautionarytale featuringdadjokesandtantrum-throwing dinosaurs!

9798887770000

Nosy Crow

Pub Date: 5/2/23

$17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 32 pages • HC Ages 3 to 5 10.9 in H | 10.9 in W

FrankandBert Chris Naylor-Ballesteros

AhilariousnewpicturebookfromauthorofThe Suitcase, ChrisNaylor-Ballesteros-withneonink throughout!

Frank and Bert are the best of friends and they LOVE to play hide and seek. But Bert the bear isn't quite as good at hiding as he thinks he is . and Frank ALWAYS wins! Every Single Time This interactive and entertaining story about friendship is guaranteed to get children giggling!

9780316593298

LBYR

Pub Date: 4/18/23

$17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 40 pages • HC • Carton

Qty: 32 • Ages 4 to 8 10 in H |10in W

In this outrageous "safetyguide," a child ina museum asks their parents how the dinosaursall became extinct. Bythe endof the story,thechild vows tonever doany ofthese "dangerous"thingsagain.

9798887770246

Nosy Crow Pub Date:6/3/23

$17.99USD/$22.99CAD 32 pages • HC Ages 2 to 5 10.9 in H | 10.9 in W

I'llBeThere

Karl Newson, Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw

Celebrationofparental lovethat follows baby animalsasthey explore theworld

HowtoCounttoONE: (AndDon'tEvenTHINK AboutBiggerNumbers!)

Casper Salmon, Illustrated by Matt Hunt

Ahilariouslyirreverentpicturebookabout countingthat childrenwilllovetooutsmart!

You know how to count, right? GREAT! There are LOADS of fun things to count in this book Whales, baboons, rainbows, pyramids . . . There's just rule. You must ONLY ever count to ONE So don't even about THINK bigger numbers OK?!

9780316167789

LBYR

Pub Date:5/9/23

$18.99USD/$23.99

CAD 40 pages • HC

CartonQty: 32 • Ages 4 to 8 11 in H | 8.5 in W

This inspiring debut encourages readers to find safe spaces that allow them to shine bright. A celebration of self-acceptance.

9798887770215

Nosy Crow Pub Date: 5/2/23

$15.99 USD/$21.99 CAD 32 pages • HC Ages 2 to 5 • 10 in H | 10.9 in W

In this calming, rhyming picture book,these baby animals know that they will be supported in everything they do

9780762479870

Running Press Kids

Pub Date:3/14/23

$17.99USD/$22.99

CAD 32 pages • HC Carton Qty: 46 • Ages 4 to 8 • 9 in H | 9 in W

Inthe PalmofMyHand

Jennifer Raudenbush, Illustrated by Isabella Conti

Aboutthebeautytobe foundinthe smallest creaturesandsimplest pleasuresnature hasto offer

By exploring nature’s tiniest details, they learn even small things, including them, contain infinite potential

IAmaRainbow!

Mark Kanemuraand Steve Foxe, Illustrated by Richard Merritt

Fromprofessionaldancer, LGBTQIA+advocate,and socialmediastar,Mark Kanemura

New Children's Titles

Books- Fiction

LittleLand

MermaidandPirate

Agorgeous,simplewaytointroduceyoung readerstohow,throughmillenniaof transformations,lifeandlandhavealwaysfounda waytobeginanew,fornature-lovingfansofKate Messner'sOverandUnderseries.

9780316301763

LBYR

PubDate:4/11/23

$18.99USD/$23.99CAD 48pages•HC • Carton Qty: 32 • Ages 4 to 8 10 in H | 10 in W | 0.4 in T

Land invites young readers to think about ways in which they engage with the environment in their own lives.

9781643750774

Algonquin Young Readers Pub Date: 4/4/23 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 32 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 34 • Ages 3 to 7 8.5 in H | 9.3 in W

Tracey Baptiste, Illustrated by Leisl Adams Amermaidandapiratebuildafriendshipthrough kindness,empathy,andsharedadventureinthis heartwarmingpicturebookbyNewYorkTimes bestsellingauthorTraceyBaptiste,withbright, boldillustrationsbyLeislAdams. In this picture book by New York Times bestselling author Tracey Baptiste, an encounter between a Black mermaid and pirate launches a humorous tale of friendship that shows how kindness and empathy go beyond words.

My House, My Family

My LittleThief

9781641709934

Familius Pub Date: 8/1/23 $16.99 USD 32 pages • HC Ages 4 to 7 8 in H | 10 in W

8.5 in H | 11 in W

9780762482481

Running Press Kids

Pub Date: 8/8/2023 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 32 pages • HC Ages 4 to 8 10 in H | 9 in W

MyWish forthe World

Kristine Lombardi

9780316374132

Christy Ottaviano Books

Pub Date: 3/7/23 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 40 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 36 • 11in H | 8.5in W

Augusten Burroughs, Illustrated by Bonnie Lui

Anunforgettablestoryoffriendshipbetweena curiousgirlwitharichimaginationandawinged thiefwithaverybigheart.

Chloe loves many things bugs, the dark, and especially broken or forgotten objects But she doesn’t seem to care for birds. When a mischievous crow appears in her backyard, Chloe steps out of her comfort zone and offers the curious creature a bite of her lunch. In return, Crow brings Chloe a beautiful button

The Only Astronaut

Mahak Jain, Illustrated by Andrea Stegmaier

C. Hope Flinchbaugh, Illustrated by Laurel Ayeslworth No two families look exactly alike, but every family is tied together by love. With soft, charming illustrations, each child in My House, My Family introduces their own family situation–from adoptive and foster parents to single parents, from urban apartments to rural farms, and from one-child families to large ones. 9780316535045

9781525307362

Kids Can Press Pub Date: 6/6/2023

$19.99USD/$21.99CAD Ages3 to 7•HC Carton Qty: 28 11 in H | 8.5 in W

Award-winningauthor MahakJainhascrafteda wittyandwonderfulstory aboutfriendship, imaginationandthethrill ofagoodadventure.

TheShape ofYou

Matthew K. Manning, Illustrated by Pedro Riquelme

Diana Sudyka

New Children's

Picture Books- Fiction

Spicy SpicyHot!

Lenny Wen

Aheartwarmingandhumorousstoryaboutone girldeterminedtoembracethespiceofsambalin ordertoconnectwithhergrandmotherand heritage

9780316281027

LBYR

Pub Date: 4/25/23

$18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 40 pages • HC • Carton

Qty: 32 • Ages 4 to 8 9.5 in H | 9.5 in W

Kids Can Press

Pub Date: 6/6/23

$19.99 USD/$21.99

CAD40 Pages • HC • Carton Qty: 32 Ages 6 to 9 11 in H | 8.5 in W

ThisIsNotMyStory

Ryan Uytdewilligen, Illustrated by David Huyck

Multi-award-winning author employs a funny and unique take on metafiction and the literary technique of breaking the fourth wall to provide an easy-to-understand exploration of literary genres. The book also offers a behind-thescenes look at the creative process that highlights the value of perseverance and teamwork. The appealing graphic novel–style art features loads of visual interest and humorous details for readers to pore over.

9798887770017

Nosy Crow Pub Date: 6/3/23 $15.99 USD/$21.99 CAD 32 pages • HC Ages 3 to 5 10.8 in H | 10.8 in W

ThisisNOTaUnicorn!

Barry Timms, Illustrated by Ged Adamson

Getreadyforamagicalandhilariousadventure aboutthemostfantasticunicornEVER!

This book is NOT about a unicorn! Well . . . OK, maybe it is! But THIS unicorn has a horn that can turn into the most incredible things - a magic wand, a helicopter, even a space rocket! Join the hilarious adventure and prepare to be amazed by your brilliant new friend.

9780316506472 LBYR Pub Date: 4/11/23

$18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 40 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 36

JamesCatchpole, Illustrated by Karen George

Thisaccessible,funny,andgroundbreakingstory addressesthequestionschildrenoftenask,aswell asadisabledchild'schoicenottoanswer Based on the author’s real childhood experiences, this honest, funny, and authentic picture book is an empowering read for anyone with a disability, and for young readers learning how best to address differences.

9780762482139

Running Press Kids

Pub Date: 4/4/23

$19.99 USD/$24.99 CAD 96 pages • HC • Ages 2 to 5 10 in H | 9 in W

Truck

Tunes: 45TruckSongstoSingAloud

Jim Gardner, Rob Gardner

FromthecreatorsofthepopularTruckTunesand TwentyTruckssongscomesabright,funsingalong bookcelebratingkids'favoritetrucks!

Sing and dance your way into the world of trucks with this collection of 45 catchy, fun, and educational truck songs accompanied by photographs of real trucks, from dump trucks, fire trucks, excavators, and cement mixers to the not-so-known but equally amazing concrete boom pumps, delimbers, vacuum trucks, and more

WhatIfI'mNotaCat?

Kari-Lynn Winters, Illustrated by Kelly Collier

Asweet,funnystoryaboutidentity-andknowing where webelong.

9781525305535

Kids Can Press Pub Date: 6/6/23 $19.99 USD/$21.99 CAD HC • Carton Qty: 32 Ages 4 to 7

WhenIWasYourAge

Danette Byatt

Peerintothefutureandreminisceaboutthe presentwiththissci-fipicturebookthatspeculates aboutahopefulsomedayfortoday’schildren.

9781546002567

WorthyKids Pub Date: 3/7/23

$17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 32 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 36 • Ages 4 to 7 9.5 in H | 9 in W

Are you ready for a futuristic trip down memory lane? In this imaginative picture book, a grandmother reminisces to her grandchild Indigo about her childhood, back when humans lived on Earth and children biked to school instead of flying. On the new planet, robots do chores, telepathy has replaced texting, and cakes are 3D-printed

9781546003892

WorthyKids

Pub Date: 3/14/23 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 32 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 36 • Ages 4 to 7 9.5 in H | 9 in W

WhereAreYourShoes, Mr.Brown?

Justin Rhodes, Illustrated by Heather Dickinson

JoinayoungboyaffectionatelyknownasMr. Brownashesearchesforhisshoesacrossthe familyfarminthisfirstpicturebookfromsocial mediaiconandauthorofTheRootedLife,Justin Rhodes.

Where AreYourShoes, Mr. Brown? is an engaging story that follows Mr Brown as he searches for his missing shoes, bringing a humorous message about responsibility

Hachette Book Group Gift Catalog 2023 | hachettebookgroup.com | 12

Together

9780316486798

LBYR

Pub Date: 3/7/23

$17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD

pages •

ABC-DeconstructingGender

Ashley Molessoand Chess Needham

Beaffectionate,beautiful,courageous,andmorein thisgender-bendingABCbook.

9780316468022

LBYR

Pub Date: 7/11/23

$8.99 USD 40 pages • PB CartonQty: 100 Ages4to 8 10 inH |10in W

You'reFinally Here!

Melanie Watt

Nowavailableinpaperback,thisback-to-school favoriteistheperfectbookforwelcomingsomeone new—orforlaughingyourselfsilly!

Hooray!You'refinallyhere!Butwherewereyou? A bunny bounces through a range of emotions in this hilarious picture book about how difficult it is to wait At first it's ecstatic that you, the reader, have arrived. But then it lets you know that waiting for you took too long, was way too boring, and even became insulting

9780762481408

Running Press Kids

Pub Date: 5/2/23 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 32 pages • HC Ages 4 to 8 9.8 in H | 9.8 in W

Demystify gender stereotypes while learning your ABCs. This hardcover picture book is rendered in bright, bold colors and patterns and uses neon pink hues throughout.

As a bonus, remove the book's jacket to reveal a cool ABC poster on the opposite side!

9781523514564

Workman Pub Date: 4/25/23 $14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD 176 pages • PB • Carton Qty: 32 • Ages 10 And Up • 8 in H | 6 in W

TheAstronaut'sGuidetoLeavingthePlanet: EverythingYouNeedtoKnow,fromTrainingto Re-entry

Terry Virts

AformerNASAastronautinspiresthenext generationofspacetravelerswithanswerstoall kids'questionsonhowpeoplebecomeastronauts, howtheyprepareforspacetravel,andwhatit'slike toliveandworkinspace. This practical guide is full of valuable wisdom and insight that will guide the astronaut candidates of tomorrow!

TheBigBookofMysteries

Tom Adams, Illustrated by Yas Imamura

Acaptivatingnewgiftbookfeaturingover100reallife mysteriesthatmightjustgiveyou goosebumps!

BossLadiesofSport

Phillip Marsden

Youhavetobelieveinyourselfwhennooneelse does-thatmakesyouawinnerrightthere.-Venus Williams

Get ready to be amazed as you uncover the world's greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. Including alien abductions, haunted houses, mind-blowing natural phenomena and much more, this book will explain the extraordinary - unless the extraordinary can't be explained, of course.

9780734421197

Boss ladies unite in this celebration of inspiring and empowered female athletes from around the world. Every boss lady was once a little kid with a huge dream 9798887770048 Nosy Crow Pub Date: 7/4/23 $19.99 USD/$24.99 CAD 96 pages • HC Ages 8 to 12 11.6 in H | 10.1 in W

Hachette UK Pub Date: 3/21/23 $17.99 USD/$19.99CAD 32 pages • HC Ages 7 to 9 9.3 in H | 9.2 in W

Sandra

9780762481910

Black Dog & Leventhal

Pub Date: 5/2/23

$21.99 USD/$27.99 CAD 96 pages • HC • Carton

Qty: 20 • Ages 8 to 12 10 in H | 10 in W

AChild'sIntroductiontoPride: The InspirationalHistoryandCultureoftheLGBTQIA+ Community

Celebrateslove,hope, equality,andprogressby takinganinspirational andessentiallookattherich historyandcultureof theLGBTQIA+communityin theUnitedStatesand aroundtheworld.

Kids will also be introduced to key terms like "gender" and "identity" while learning about the importance of coming out and what it means to be a good ally.

9781526361134

Hachette UK

Pub Date: 4/4/23

$12.99 USD/$14.99 CAD 32 pages • PB Ages 5 to 7 10.2in H |8.6in W

EmmaWatson: TheFantasticallyFeminist(and TotallyTrue)StoryoftheAstoundingActorand Activist

Anna Doherty

MeettheamazingEmmaWatson:fantastically feminist,incrediblyinspiringandastoundingactor andactivist!

An inspiring, empowering, fantastically feminist and totally true story, perfect for fans of Little People, Big Dreams and Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls.

9781526361103

Hachette UK

Pub Date: 4/4/23

$12.99 USD/$14.99 CAD 32 pages • PB Ages 5 to 7 10.2 in H | 8.6 in W

Thisistheabsolutelyastonishing,fantastically feministand,bestofall,totallytruestoryofone amazinglyinspirationalglobalicon!

Meet the marvelous Michelle Obama: A+ student, passionate piano player, and a girl who's not afraid to dream big.

9780316411226

LBYR

Pub Date: 6/6/23 $15.99 USD/$21.99 CAD 96 pages • POB Ages 7 to 10 8 in H | 6 in W

GenderIdentityforKids: ABookAboutFinding Yourself,UnderstandingOthers,andRespecting Everybody!

Andy Passchier

Whatisgenderandwhatdoesitmeantoyou? Whatarewayspeopleexpresstheirgender?What ifyoudon’tfeellikethegendereveryonesaysyou are?Thisnewresourceisheretohelpkidsmake senseofwhotheyareandhowtheyfeel.

From the illustrator behind WhatAreYourWords? comes a resource for all kids, of any gender.

9780316346771

Christy Ottaviano Books

Pub Date: 8/22/23

$18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 40 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 32 • Ages 4 to 8 2 in H | 10 in W

Giraffe Math

Stephen Swinburne, Illustrated by Geraldo Valério

Apicturebookthatintroducesmathconcepts throughtheartfulsharingofgiraffefacts,forfans ofTenMagicButterfliesandZerotheHero.

This interactive picture book explores these spectacular animals through a STEM lens as everything from their speed and size to their intricate camouflage patterns and other body characteristics are featured.

9781546003137

WorthyKids

Pub Date: 8/8/23 $17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 40 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 36 • Ages 4 to 7 10 in H | 9.5 in W

HomeIsCalling: TheJourneyoftheMonarch Butterfly

Katherine Pryor, Illustrated by Ellie Peterson

Jointhemonarchsastheyembarkona transcontinentaljourneyhomeinthismoving storyaboutmigration.

Brought to life with illustrations as vivid as the monarch’s iconic orange and black hues, this story invites young readers to experience the monarch’s migration from the butterflies’ point of view as they search for food, huddle together through storms, and tirelessly fly south.

TheHouse ThatRuth Built

Kelly Bennett, Illustrated by Susanna Covelli

Withbeautiful,true-to-eventillustrations reminiscentofNormanRockwell,andwithfactson everypageaboutthestadium,theteams,andthat veryfirstfatefulgamethatchristenedtheoriginal YankeeStadium,TheHouse

9781641707541

Familius

Pub Date: 3/28/23

$17.99 USD 32 pages • HC Ages 3 to 7 9 in H | 11 in W

That Ruth Built is the perfect book for kids and baseball fans everywhere. Take a step into the past and watch the baseball greats make history!

9781641709910

Familius

Pub Date: 8/2/23 $17.99 USD 40 pages • HC Ages 4 to 7 10 in H | 10 in W

HowDoesOurFoodGrow?

Brooke Jorden and The Kitchen Connection Alliance

Withcoolfactsandchallengesthroughout,fun rhymingverse,andcharmingillustrations,How DoesOurFoodGrow?tellsthestoriesofmore thanadozenofyourfavoritefreshfoods.

In cooperation with Kitchen Connection this colorful picture book introduces readers to the concepts of biodiversity, reducing food waste, and proper growing conditions for different crops in simple, accessible language.

MichelleObama: TheFantasticallyFeminist(and TotallyTrue)StoryoftheInspirationalActivistand Campaigner

Anna Doherty

Sarah Prager, Illustrated by Caitlin O'Dwyer

9780762480517

Running Press Kids

Pub Date: 6/27/23

$17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 32 pages • HC • Carton

Qty: 44 • Ages 4 to 8 9 in H | 9 in W

I AmSomebody

Nyasha Williams, Illustrated by Ashley Evans

Anempoweringpicturebookabouttheimportance ofsteppingup(andspeakingup)toaddress injusticeandeffectchangewithinourdailylives, fromtheauthorofIAffirmMe:TheABCsof InspirationforBlackKids.

This powerful story reminds us that every living thing is unique and should be treated with kindness and respect and that we are ALL “somebody.”

9780316413336

Christy Ottaviano Books

Pub Date: 5/9/23

$20 99 USD/$26 99CAD 272 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 20 • Ages 8 to 12 9 in H | 7 in W

Indigenous Ingenuity: ACelebrationof TraditionalNorthAmericanKnowledge

Deidre Havrelock, Illustrated by Edward Kay

Abeautifullydesigned,interactivenonfictionwork celebratingNorthAmericanIndigenousthinkers andinventions.Animportantofferingforfansof BraidingSweetgrassbyRobinWallKimmerer.

The book includes fun, simple activities and experiments that kids can do to better understand and enjoy the principles used by Indigenous inventors.

9781838699963

Lonely Planet

Pub Date: 8/15/23

$19.99 USD 24 pages • HC Ages 9 to 12 • 10.3 in H | 11.1 in W | 0.6 in T

9780762478781

Running Press Kids

Date:

Lonely

Planet KidsInside– TheWorld's Wonders 1

Lonely Planet Kids

Takeatouraroundtheworldtouncoversomeof theplanet'smostincrediblelandmarksand monuments-insideandout.

Kids will have fun with the book’s interactive format, opening full-page gatefolds to view spectacular scenes, and lifting small flaps to reveal the secrets of these amazing structures. It's the wonders of the world in a book!

9781635865202

Storey Publishing, LLC

Pub Date: 5/23/23 $14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD 44 pages • HC • Carton

Qty: 46 • Ages 5 And Up 8.5 in H | 8.5 in W

The Lion's Whisker: SisterandBrotherTakeOn aChallengeTogether;ACircleRoundBook

Rebecca Sheir, Illustrated by Nikita Abuya

Courage,collaboration,patience,andsiblinglove prevailinthisfolktalewithitsrootsintheEthiopian tradition.TheLion'sWhiskertellsthestoryof BrotherandSisterwhoareconstantlyarguing.

Once kids and families have read The Lion's Whisker, resources in the back prompt further exploration of the tale, with conversation questions and creative storytelling prompts and activities.

A Llama Is Not an Alpaca: AndOtherMistaken

AnimalIdentities

Karen Jameson, Illustrated by Lorna Scobie

Combiningscientificfactswiththeartofpoetry,this isahumorousandeducationalpicturebookabout animalsthatlookalike.

A Llama Is Not an Alpaca pairs rhyming animal riddles with factual responses to both teach and engage young readers as they compare and contrast features of commonly misidentified animals. How many will you get right?!

9780316459471

LBYR

Pub Date: 7/25/23 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 40 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 36 • Ages 4 to 8 10 in H | 10 in W

Brains On! Presents...Meet My Micro-Pets!

Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez, and Sanden Totten, Illustrated by Tiffany Everett

ThecreatorsofBrainsOn!,theaward-winning sciencepodcastforkids,introducereaderstoa fact-filledandhumorouslookattheweirdand wonderfulworldofmicrobes!

As Dominique takes her classmates on a tour through her microbiome, they'll meet some face mites, hang with feet fungi, and visit the fart factory—powered by bacteria in her intestines!

New Children's Titles Picture Books- Non -Fiction

MyNameIsHenry Bibb: A StoryofSlavery and Freedom

AfuaCooper

9781525310850

Kids Can Press

Pub Date: 5/2/23

$9.99 USD/$12 99CAD

PB • Carton Qty: 72 Ages 10 to 14 6.9 in H | 5.3 in W

Thefirst-person narrative, convincingly told in Henry's voice, traces Bibb's boyhood, marriage, fatherhood and the developing awareness of his bondageand his determination tobreakfree of itordie.

9781525310867

Kids Can Press

Pub Date: 5/2/23

$9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD PB • Carton Qty: 72 Ages 10 to 14 6.9 in H | 5.3 in W

MyNameIsPhillis Wheatley: AStoryof SlaveryandFreedom

AfuaCooper

This is the remarkable story of Phillis Wheatley, who is born into an African family of griots, or storytellers, but captured by slave raiders and forced aboard a slave ship, where appalling conditions spell death for many of her companions.

The PhoneBook: StaySafe,BeSmart,andMake theWorldBetterwiththePowerfulDeviceinYour Hand

Jessica Speer, Illustrated by Lesley Imgart

Fraughtwithcyberbullying,disinformation,fake stuff,techaddiction,andsomuchmore,thedigital worldcanbedownrightsad,awkward,andnasty.

9781635865530

9781643262147

Timber Press

Pub Date: 4/4/23

$8.99 USD/$12.99CAD 256 pages • PB • Carton Qty: 20 • Ages 8 to 12 8 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.7 in T

Nature's Best Hope (Young Readers' Edition): HowYouCanSavetheWorld inYour OwnYard

Douglas W Tallamy, Adapted by Sarah L Thomson

Thismiddlegradeeditionof thegroundbreakingbestseller byDougTallamyempowers kidstousetheirownyardsto helpcombatthenegative effectsofclimatechange.

BackpackExplorer:RockHunt: WhatWillYou Find?

Editors of Storey Publishing

9781641709903

Familius Pub Date: 8/1/23 $14.99 USD 160 pages •PB Ages 8 to 13 5 in H | 8 in W

Super illustrations, activities, and secret codes will reveal the power of your phone and the superpowers you have to wield it. Go forth, be informed, and slay the dark side of technology!

There's NoCream inCreamSoda: Factsand FolkloreAboutOurFavoriteDrinks

Kim Zachman, Illustrated by Peter Donnelly

Fromsodatowatertomilkandjuice,There'sNo CreaminCreamSoda,therefreshingfollow-upto There'sNoHaminHamburgers,isfulloffunfacts andstoriesoftheoriginsofsomeofAmerica’s mostpopulardrinks.

Storey Publishing, LLC

Pub Date: 2/28/23 $12.99 USD/$16.99 CAD 48 pages • POB • Carton Qty: 56 Ages 4 to 8 9.3 in H | 7.4 in W

Sixth book in a bestselling series for kids ages 4+. Packed with prompts and activities, including: 12 interactive field guide pages and discovery zone pages. The book includes a real magnifying glass, stickers, and a log for recording rock finds, making it the perfect explorer guide for budding geologists, whether in a backyard, a city park, or a nature preserve.

9780762481323

Running Press Kids

Pub Date: 7/18/23 $16.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 144 pages • POB Carton Qty: 28 • Ages8 to12 • 9.7 inH |7.4 in W

Americans spendapproximately $150billion on soft drinks,coffee,andtea eachyear. Why? Thisbook offers some possibleanswers!

9781838695989

Lonely Planet Kids

Pub Date: 4/1/23 $14.99 USD 112 pages • HC Ages 9 to 12 • 8.5 in H | 6.8 in W

WelcometoOur Table

Laura Muchaand Ed Smith, Illustrated by Harriet Lynas

Findoutwhatchildreneatallaroundthe worldinthisbeautifullyillustratedbook, writtenbybestsellingpoetandauthorLaura Mucha,alongsidetrainedchefandfoodwriter EdSmith.

9798887770185

Nosy Crow Pub Date: 8/1/23

$21.99 USD/$27.99 CAD 64 pages • HC Ages 4 to 8 11.4in H |9.8in W

A unique, warm-hearted book that will teachchildren understanding,empathyand respect,and inspirea loveof food andflavor.

9781635865271

Storey Publishing, LLC

Pub Date: 8/29/23 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 48 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 20 • Ages 8 to 10 11 in H | 11 in W

LonelyPlanetKids

Lonely Planet Kids

101

Thingstodoona Walk

A fun, practical, creative book filled with activities to do while on trips out in nature - both locally, and not so locally. Nature-themed crafts and activities - from bird-spotting, bark rubbing and macro insect photography to playing Pooh sticks, identifying wildlife and building a den.

Beautifully presented with a mixture of illustrations and photography

WhatGoeson inside aBeaverPond?

Becky Cushing Gop, Illustrated by Carrie Shryock

Diveintothefascinatingworldofbeavers—the swimmers,builders,andengineersoftheanimal kingdom!

What Goes on inside a Beaver Pond? takes kids ages 8 to 10 on a journey through a year in the life of a young beaver (called a "kit").

9780316430036

Christy Ottaviano Books

Pub Date: 7/25/23

$18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 40 pages • HC • Carton

Qty: 32 • Ages 4 to 8 11 in H | 8.5 in W

WhatYourRibbonSkirtMeans toMe: Deb Haaland'sHistoricInauguration

Alexis Bunten, Illustrated by Nicole Neidhardt

AcontemporaryIndigenouspicturebookthat offersbothanhomagetoSecretaryDebHaaland's achievements,andacelebrationofurbanNative communitythroughtheeyesofalittlegirl.

Together with their parents and Elders, the children explore the values woven into their own regalia, land, community, and traditions, making precious memories on this day they won’t soon forget.

9781546012542

WorthyKids

Pub Date: 6/6/23

$17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 32 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 36 • Ages 4 to 7 9.5 in H | 9 in W

When Worry Whispers

Joyce Meyer, Illustrated by Marcin Piwowarski

Easeyourlittleone'smindwiththisencouraging picturebookallaboutworry––bothwhatitisand howGod'spromisescanhelpusfightagainstit

In this sweetly inspiring book, Joyce Meyer instructs children to remember God's promises when Worry's "What ifs?" start creeping in. Biblical assurances of God's constant presence, love, and care willcomfort little ones and remind them that God is in control––no matter what!

9781615199167

The Experiment

Pub Date: 4/4/23

$19.95 USD/$24.95 CAD 64 pages • POB Ages 7 to 11 11.8 in H | 9.8 in W

Agorgeousbooktogetkidsexploringoutside— from“ayoungnaturalist[who]inspireswith joy”(TheNewYorkTimes)

Every chapter comes with creatures to find, fantastic facts, and a project to do: Kids will search for grasshoppers and grubs, learn how oak trees depend on blue jays, try “pond dipping,” and build a birdfeeder

Christian & Faith

I Pray You'llBe

Hannah C. Hall, Illustrated by Catalin Ardeleanu

Remindlittleonesthatbold,heartfeltprayers supportthemeverydaywiththissweetpicture bookfrombest-sellingauthorHannahC.Hall.

9781546003335

WorthyKids

Pub Date: 4/4/23 $17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 32 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 36 • Ages 4 to 7 9.5 in H | 9 in W

Perfect for reading with a special child, this empowering picture book will remind kids that they are supported by the love, hopes, and prayers of those who care deeply for them.

9780762478385

Running Press Kids

Pub Date: 7/25/23

$16.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 192 pages • POB Ages 10 to 13 9.5 in H | 6.6 in W

Your Freedom, Your Power: AKid'sGuideto theFirstAmendment

Allison Matulli and Clelia Castro-Malaspina, Illustrated by Carmelle Kendall

YourFreedom,YourPowerclearlyexplainsthe fundamentalsofAmericanpoliticstomiddlegrade readers.

In Your Freedom, Your Power, middle grade readers get a focused look at their freedoms and rights through the lens of this all-powerful First Amendment.

Holiday - Eid

TheNightBefore Eid: AMuslimFamilyStory

Aya Khalil, Illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh

CelebratetheendofRamadanwiththisluminous Muslimfamilystoryaboutfaith,history,and deliciousfoods.

9780316319331

Christy Ottaviano Books

Pub Date: 3/7/23 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 40 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 28 • Ages 4 to 8 11 in H | 8.5 in W

This Muslim holiday story, featuring a delicious ka’ak recipe, is a satisfying addition to a joyful and expansive Eid.

9780316338219

LBYR Pub Date: 3/28/23 $17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 32 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 32 • Ages 4 to 8 8 in H | 10 in W | 0.3 in T

Because I'mYour Mom

Ahmet Zappa, Illustrated by Dan Santat

Celebratethespecialbondbetweenfun-loving momsandtheirluckykidsinthistributefromthe bestsellingcreatorsbehindBecauseI'mYourDad, AhmetZappaandDanSantat.

What’s the best kind of mom? The kind of mom who lets you have nachos for breakfast, goes skateboarding with you at the beach, and does the dinosaur dance with you under the full moon.

9798887770314 Nosy Crow Pub Date: 8/1/23 $17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 24 pages • HC Ages 2 to 5 10 in H | 10 in W

When I Became Your Grandma

Susannah Shane, Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup

Aheart-warmingpicturebookaboutthelove betweengrandmothersandgrandchildren, featuringshimmeringsilverfoiloneverypage!

With a beautifully reassuring, rhyming text by debut author Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning and internationally bestselling illustrator Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for children and their grannies, and will soon become a bedtime favorite.

WildChild: NatureAdventuresforYoung Explorers—withAmazingThingstoMake,Find,and Do

Dara McAnulty, Illustrated by Barry Falls

New Children's Titles

Holiday - Mother's Day Holiday - Juneteenth

YouHung theMoon

Jessica Urlichs, Illustrated by Sarah Reinhardt

Frominfancytochildhood,throughtheteenage yearsandintoadulthood,thelovebetweena motherandchildisabondlikenoother.

9781869714871

Hachette Aotearoa New

Zealand

Pub Date: 4/11/23

$17.99 USD/$21.99 CAD 64 pages • HC • Ages 0 to 5 • 7.4 in H | 6.3 in W

This heartwarming book of verse by bestselling author and poet Jessica Urlichs is a celebration of this inimitable bond, gorgeously illustrated by Sarah Reinhardt.

A delightful gift for every ordinary day and every special occasion.

9780316461986

LBYR

Pub Date: 5/23/23

$18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 40 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 32 • Ages 4 to 8 10 in H | 10 in W

AllGoodintheHood

Dwayne Reed, Illustrated by Gladys Jose

Thisbounce-to-the-beatpicturebookbyAmerica’s favoriterappingteacherfromChicagoisatributeto thesightsandsoundsofacityneighborhoodand thespecialbondbetweenbrothersastheyhelp eachotherovercometheirfears.

Today is June 19th, Juneteenth’s what they say and for my family, it’s a very special day.

9780316167727

LBYR

Pub Date: 5/9/23

$18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 40 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 32 • Ages 4 to 6 11 in H | 8.5 in W

A SongforJuneteenth

Zetta Elliott, Illustrated by David Anthony Geary

Thisemotionalandlyricalpicturebookbyacclaimed poetZettaElliott,withbreathtakingillustrationsby debutillustratorDavidAnthonyGeary,celebrates theimportanceofJuneteenthaswellasthe resilienceofBlackfamiliesandthepowerof community.

From birth to beyond, from slavery to freedom, and from generation to generation, this powerful and evocative book shows the breadth and depth of Black history.

Holiday - Father's Day

Daddy & Me,Sideby Side

Pierce Freelon, Illustrated by Nadia Fisher

Eachdayisagrandadventurewiththefathersand sonsinthisfamilyinthislyricalpicturebookfilled withlushillustrations.

9780316055864

LBYR

Pub Date: 5/2/23 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 40 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 32 • Ages 4 to 8 10 in H | 10 in W

A heartfelt and hopeful tale that touches on grieving the loss of a loved one as a father and son recreate old memories and make new ones in a day-long hiking adventure.

9780316402286

Papa'sHome David Soman Inhiscoziestbookyet,theNewYorkTimes bestsellingartistbehindtheLadybugGirlseries strikesauniversalchordinabeautifulexploration ofthebondbetweenfatherandchild.

a day with an irresistible father and child, riding the ups and downs of the emotions that come before a parent goes away, and discover the deep comfort of learning that Papa’s love is strong, no matter where he is

9780316628341 LBYR Pub Date: 7/11/23 $18.99USD/$23.99CAD 40pages• HC Carton Qty: 32 10 in H | 10 in W

BacktoSchool,Backpack!

Simon Rich, Illustrated by Tom Toro YouthinkYOU'REanxiousaboutthefirstdayof school?Imaginehowyourbackpackfeels!

In this hilarious yet reassuring back-to-school picture book, a backpack deals with first-day-of-school nerves and feeling out of place Filled with crowded hallways, lonely cafeteria tables, toilet stalls, and the signature existential angst of Simon Rich, this fun read-aloud will have kids braving classrooms with a smile (and maybe taking better care of their trusty backpacks )

TheInvisibleStringBackpack

Patrice Karst, Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff

ThisnewcompanionbooktoTheInvisibleString— whichhassoldoveramillioncopiestodate—offers acompletesocio-emotionaltoolkitforback-toschool—andyourwholelife!

Patrice Karst, the bestsellingauthor ofthe modernclassic The Invisible String, gives

TheChaosBeforeChristmas

Sarina Dickson, Illustrated by Lily Emo Elroy McChristmas and his friends are about to sit their final test before Santa decides the best job for each elf. But when it's time to show off their skills, the classroom erupts into chaos! Can Elroy and his classmates restore calm before Santa arrives?

New Children's Titles Holiday - Halloween and Fall

Boo,LittleBeastie!

Little Bertie Beastie loves being beastly! Only, sometimes he wishes he had some friends to stomp and roar with. But when he sets off to the big city to find someone to play with, everyone he says hello to just screams and runs away!

9781408351611

Orchard Books

Pub Date: 9/5/23

$10.99 USD/$13.99 CAD 32 pages • PB Carton Qty: 70

IWillReadtoYou

Agentleblendofspookyandsweet,IWillReadto Youisauniquebedtimetaleaboutempathy, kindness...andmonsters.

9780316592611

LBYR

Pub Date: 8/1/23

$18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 40 pages • HC Carton Qty: 32 8.5 in H | 11 in W

Delightfully spooky and surprisingly tender, I Will Read to You celebrates monsters, stories, and the way a good book can bring us together. (Don't forget to find the little orange monster hidden on almost every page!)

9780316331975

Christy Ottaviano Books

Pub Date: 8/1/23

$18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 40 pages • HC • Carton Qty:32 • Ages 4 to 8 10 in H | 10 in W

TheGreat ZombiePumpkin Parade!Robert Burleigh, Illustrated by Wendell Minor

Alively,rhythmicHalloweenreadaloudthatfollows agroupofzombiepumpkinsastheycelebratethe season.

Join Zipper-Toothed Zlumpkin, Drizzle-Mouthed Dumpkin, and the rest of their ghostly crew as the spooky-silly zombie pumpkins dance through the darkness. This holiday title is just scary enough to delight young children as well as just funny enough to send them into giggles.

9780316376426

LBYR Pub Date: 6/27/23 $17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 40 pages • HC Agest 4 to 8 10 in H | 10 in W

TheMonster MacandCheeseParty

Todd Parr

Throughhissignatureillustrationsthatexplode withfunandflavor,NewYorkTimesbestselling authorToddParrinviteseveryonetothefunkiest, mostunforgettablepotluckontheblock.

With interactive text that invites kids to join in with their own silly versions (mac and cheese with unicorns, anyone?) and bold, colorful illustrations, this is a wildly fun read aloud with a positive message about the value of sharing meals with friends and trying new things.

9780316363990

LBYR

Pub Date: 8/22/23 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 32 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 32 • Ages 4 to 8 10 in H | 10 in W

It'sFall!

Renée Kurilla

Anhomagetothejoysoftheseason from jumpingintopilesofleaves,totrick-or-treating,to bakingtastymeals writteninsweetandsimple verse.

It’s time for corn mazes, trick-or-treating, and all the Thanksgiving food you can eat.… It’s fall! With playful rhymes and lively illustrations, this celebratory book shows the many ways we welcome and enjoy a special season.

9781546004349

WorthyKids

Pub Date: 7/11/23 $7.99 USD/$11 99 CAD 20 pages • BB • Carton Qty: 60 • Ages 1 to 4 7 in H | 7 in W | 0.6 in T

LittlePumpkin,Where’sYourLight?

Bob Holt

Brightenyourlittleone'sHalloweenwiththissilly boardbookaboutfriendswhobandtogetherto helpajack-o-lanternwithaproblem.

With an air of mischievous Halloween fun, an intriguing problem, and oddball friends, this board book is equal parts silly and sweet. Little trick-or-treaters will love the simple storyline and satisfying, cooperative conclusion.

9780316464932

LBYR

Pub Date: 8/1/23

$17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD 40 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 32 • Ages 4 to 8 10 in H | 8 in W

Skeletown:Sí.¡No!

Rhode Montijo

Fromadynamicup-and-comingtalentcomesthe excitinglaunchofafresh,Spanish-forwardpicture bookseriessetinSkeletown—acheerful,blackand-neon-orangeworldfilledwithDíadelos Muertos-inspiredcharacters!

With bold two-color art that will leap off the shelves, a completely fresh approach to minimalist storytelling, and a fun cast of characters introducing the busy world of Skeletown.

Holiday - Jewish

Beni's

Tiny Tales: AroundtheYearinJewish

Holidays

Jane Breskin Zalben

JoinBeniandhisfamilyastheycelebrateayearin JewishHolidays,includingalltheirfavoritecraft activities,recipes,songs,andstoriesforeach occasion.Theperfectgiftbookthatgivesallyear long.

9780316331777

Christy Ottaviano Books

Pub Date: 8/8/23 $21.99 USD/$27.99 CAD 144 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 32 • Ages 4 to 8 11 in H | 9 in W

This beautifully crafted one-of-a-kind treasury includes homespun family stories, origin notes, craft activities, traditional songs, and delicious recipes for each holiday.

Gideon Sterer, Charles Santoso

Matt Robertson

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