Holiday

Christian & Faith

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

Haaland's Historic Inauguration

Alexis Bunten, Illustrated by Nicole Neidhardt

A contemporary Indigenous picture book that offers both an homage to Secretary Deb Haaland's achievements, and a celebration of urban Native community through the eyes of a little girl.

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

Wild Child: Nature Adventures for Young

Explorers—with Amazing Things to Make, Find, and Do

Dara McAnulty, Illustrated by Barry Falls

A gorgeous book toget kids exploring outside— from “a young naturalist [who] inspires with joy” (The NewYork Times)

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 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

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

I Pray You'll Be . . .

Hannah C. Hall, Illustrated by Catalin Ardeleanu

Remind little ones that bold, heartfelt prayers support them every day with this sweetpicture book from best-selling author Hannah C. Hall.

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.

Holiday - Mothers Day

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'm Your Mom

Ahmet Zappa, Illustrated by Dan Santat

Celebrate the special bond between fun-loving moms and their lucky kids in this tribute from the bestselling creators behind Because I'm Your Dad, Ahmet Zappa and Dan Santat.

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

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 Joyce Meyer, Illustrated by Marcin Piwowarski

Ease your little one's mind with this encouraging picture book all about worry––both what it is and howGod's promises canhelp us fight against it

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!

Your Freedom, Your Power: A Kid's Guide to

the First Amendment

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

Your Freedom, Your Power clearly explains the fundamentals of American politics to middle grade 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

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 The Night Before Eid: A Muslim Family Story

Aya Khalil, Illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh

Celebrate the end of Ramadan with this luminous Muslim family story about faith, history, and delicious foods.

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

When I Became Your Grandma

Susannah Shane, Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup

A heart-warming picture book about the love between grandmothers and grandchildren, featuring shimmering silver foil on every page!

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.

Holiday - Father's Day

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 Jessica Urlichs, Illustrated by Sarah Reinhardt

From infancy to childhood, through the teenage years and into adulthood, the love between a mother and child is a bond like no other.

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

A Song for Juneteenth

Zetta Elliott, Illustrated by David Anthony Geary

This emotional and lyrical picture book by acclaimed poet Zetta Elliott, with breathtaking illustrations by debut illustrator David Anthony Geary, celebrates the importance of Juneteenth as well as the resilience of Black families and the power of community.

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 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. 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

9780316427838 LBYR Pub Date: 5/2/23 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 32 pages • POB Carton Qty: 20 9 in H | 9 in W | 0.3 in T

Papa's Home

David Soman

In his coziest book yet, the New York Times bestselling artist behind the Ladybug Girl series strikes a universal chord in a beautiful exploration of the bond between father and child.

Spend 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 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 40 pages • HC Carton Qty: 32 10 in H | 10 in W

9780316402286 LBYR Pub Date: 7/11/23 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD 32 pages • HC • Carton Qty: 32 • Ages 4 to 8 10 in H | 10 in W

The Invisible String Backpack

Patrice Karst, Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff

This new companion book toThe Invisible String— which has sold over a million copies to date—offers a complete socio-emotional toolkit for back-toschool—and your whole life!

Patrice Karst, the bestsellingauthor ofthe modernclassic The Invisible String, gives readers the tools to confront every obstacleby teachingthem to alwayshold onto their inner strength, to put on their Invisible Wings…and fly. Dwayne Reed, Illustrated by Gladys Jose

This bounce-to-the-beat picture book by America’s favorite rapping teacher from Chicagois a tribute to the sights and sounds of a city neighborhood and the special bond between brothers as they help each other overcome their fears.

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

Daddy & Me, Side by Side

Pierce Freelon, Illustrated by Nadia Fisher

Each day is a grand adventure with the fathers and sons in this family in this lyrical picture book filled with lush illustrations.

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.

Holiday - Back to School

Back to School, Backpack!

Simon Rich, Illustrated by Tom Toro

You think YOU'RE anxious about the first day of school?Imagine how your backpack feels!

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...).

Holiday - Christmas

9781869714727 HUK Pub Date: 6/23/23 $21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD 32 pages • HC

The Chaos Before Christmas

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?

9781408351611 Orchard Books Pub Date: 9/5/23 $10.99 USD/$13.99 CAD 32 pages • PB Carton Qty: 70 Matt Robertson

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!

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

I Will Read to You

Gideon Sterer, Charles Santoso

A gentle blend of spooky and sweet, I Will Read to Youis a unique bedtime tale about empathy, kindness...and monsters.

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!) 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

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

The Monster Mac and Cheese Party

Todd Parr

Through his signature illustrations that explode with fun and flavor,New York Timesbestselling author Todd Parr invites everyone to the funkiest, most unforgettable potluck on the block.

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. 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

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 Burleigh, Illustrated by Wendell Minor

A lively, rhythmic Halloween read aloud that follows a group of zombie pumpkins as they celebrate the 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.

It's Fall!

Renée Kurilla

An homage to the joys of the season—from jumping into piles of leaves, to trick-or-treating, to baking tasty meals—written in sweet and simple 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.

Skeletown: Sí. ¡No!

Rhode Montijo

From a dynamic up-and-coming talent comes the exciting launch of a fresh, Spanish-forward picture book series set in Skeletown—a cheerful, blackand-neon-orange world filled with Día de los Muertos-inspired characters!

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.

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

Little Pumpkin, Where’s Your Light?

Bob Holt

Brighten your little one's Halloween with this silly board book about friends who band together to help a jack-o-lantern with a problem.

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. 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

Holiday - Jewish

Beni's Tiny Tales: Around the Year in Jewish

Holidays

Jane Breskin Zalben

Join Beni and his family as they celebrate a year in Jewish Holidays, including all their favorite craft activities, recipes, songs, and stories for each occasion. The perfect giftbook that gives all year long.

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