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IT'S MINE! (H) 978-1-68464-294-6 3 years +, 10 x 10, 32pp $14.99

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Once there was a mysterious thing. Nobody knew how it got there, it just was. “It’s mine, all MINE!” say Mouse, Frog, Fox, and Bear, but who will get to keep it in the end? Readers will surely want to claim this prize for themselves!

NIBBLES: THE BOOK MONSTER (H) 978-1-61067-467-6 $16.99 6 years +, 10 x 11 1/4, 36pp Sheffi eld Children's Book Award Overall Winner Stockport Children’s Book Award Oxfordshire Book Award Lift the flaps, peek through the peep holes, and chase this adorable little monster through a fantastical world of books. BEAST FEAST (H) 978-1-68464-005-8 $14.99 4-8 years, 9 x 9, 32pp

Beast – a beast – plans to eat Dinner – a little boy – at a big feast and sends invitations to all his beastly friends. Readers open the foldout RSVPs to find that everyone is coming! (Though some do have special dietary requirements.) But don’t worry about Dinner. He’s already got a plan to escape being… dinner. DRAGON POST (H) 978-1-61067-818-6 $14.99 4-8 years, 9 x 9, 32pp

One day, Alex finds a dragon living in the cupboard under the stairs. Luckily, he knows just what to do. Children will love opening the five envelopes and reading the hilarious responses to Alex’s letters as they follow his magical adventures with his new fiery friend.

NIBBLES: THE DINOSAUR GUIDE (H) 978-1-61067-643-4 $16.99 6 years +, 10 x 11 1/4, 36pp

NIBBLES the book-eating monster has chomped his way into this book of DINOSAURS! Has he bitten off more than he can chew? LOOK OUT, Nibbles! NIBBLES: THE MONSTER HUNT (H) 978-1-61067-957-2 $16.99 6 years +, 9 3/4 x 11 1/4, 20pp

3, 2, 1... BLAST OFF into another adventure with NIBBLES the book monster! Join him as he causes chaos, meets a dragon, and makes a brand-new friend...

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SANTA POST (H) 978-1-68464-196-3 $14.99 4-8 years, 9 x 9, 32pp

It’s nearly Christmas Eve when Santa gets a letter – it’s some very late Santa Post. The only problem is, Amy wants just one thing, and Santa can’t read what it is. He asks the elves, Mr. Polar Bear, and the Chief Reindeer for help, and they all do their best, sending back gifts and letters for readers to open, but … is this really what Amy wanted?

NIBBLES PLUSH (PL) 978-1-61067-502-4 3 years +, 7 x 8 3/4 $12.99

Find Nibbles board books on page 129

BOB IS A UNICORN (P) 978-1-61067-189-7 $6.99 3-7 years, 8 x 10 3/4, 28pp Reversible dust jacket/poster

Bob is not a unicorn. His friend George knows that. So does Stella... and Ted... and Larry. In fact, it’s defi nite: Bob is not a unicorn. Or is he? JONATHAN JAMES AND THE WHATIF MONSTER (P) 978-1-61067-118-7 $6.99 ES(P) 978-1-61067-924-4 $6.99 3-7 years, 7 1/2 x 9, 32pp (PL) 978-1-61067-127-9 $12.99 3 years +, 10 x 9 Find Whatif board books on page 131

Jonathan James’ Whatif Monster asks all kinds of questions to stop him from trying new things: What if it’s scary? What if they laugh? Until fi nally, Jonathan James has a question: What if they don’t?

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CORDELIA (P) 978-1-61067-441-6 3-7 years, 10 x 10, 36pp $6.99

Cordelia can fl y - over the ocean and up with the birds, until one day, she hears the whispers: people can’t fl y; it’s impossible. Suddenly, Cordelia can’t... or can she? CATS, CATS! (P) 978-1-61067-042-5 $5.99 2-6 years, 8 x 8, 32pp

Which kind of cat are you? Fluffy, nosy, timid or big? Check the mirror in the back of the book to fi nd your feline face! Are you sleepy, brave or sneaky? There’s a “purrfect” adjective for everyone! DOGS, DOGS! (P) 978-1-61067-041-8 $5.99 2-6 years, 8 x 8, 32pp

Which dog are you like? Check the mirror in the back of the book to see. Are you shaggy? Stubborn? Or just doggone happy to have a new dog book to share?

KEEPING THINGS GOING (H) 978-1-68464-056-0 3-7 years, 10 x 10, 32pp $12.99

From fi refi ghter to aid worker, from police offi cer to mountain rescue worker, mommies and daddies do all kinds of jobs in all kinds of places, but there’s one thing every child knows for sure – they’re heroes!

Illustrated by F. Tikkou

KEEPING US HEALTHY (H) 978-1-68464-057-7 3-7 years, 10 x 10, 32pp $12.99

From dentist to optometrist, veterinarian to pharmacist, meet the mommies and daddies who help everyone stay healthy. Illustrations from Keeping Us Healthy

A CELEBRATION OF BROTHERS (H) 978-1-68464-051-5 $11.99 3 years +, 8 x 8, 32pp

Celebrate brothers, big and small, with this joyful salute to family, fi lled with whimsical, engaging artwork and a lively rhyming text. Different families and sibling combinations make this universal.

Illustrated by A. Landazábal

A CELEBRATION OF SISTERS (H) 978-1-68464-052-2 $11.99 3 years +, 8 x 8, 32pp

Celebrate sisters, young and old, with this heartwarming, gently rhyming ode. The charming illustrations depict different families and sibling combinations, making them just right for anyone.

Illustrated by E. Hamilton

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ALL YEAR ROUND (H) 978-1-68464-341-7 3 years +, 10 1/2 x 10 1/2, 32pp $14.99

From the days of the week, to the seasons, to the pages of the calendar, how we measure time is explained and explored with vibrant illustrations and charming text fi lled with prompts with space to write your own calendar of special days.

Emily Bannister

Illustrated by A. Sanfelippo

BUILD ME A HOME (H) 978-1-61067-772-1 $11.99 3-7 years, 8 1/2 x 11, 24pp

From treehouse to cabin, rocket to skyscraper, this rhyming, rollicking ode celebrates all kinds of abodes but makes clear that where we live together is the best home of all.

Illustrated by A. Sanfelippo

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FRIENDS (H) 978-1-68464-306-6 $13.99 $13.99 5 years +, 7 1/2 x 10, 24pp

This charming, heartwarming poem shows that anyone and everyone can be a good friend. everyone can be a good friend. Written as a collection of four-line rhymes, there is something for rhymes, there is something for every child to relate to. Includes 12 friendship postcards to send or give to your best friends.

Illustrated by M. Frost

ALFIE AND BET’S ABC (BD) 978-1-61067-647-2 $12.99 3-6 years, 7 x 9, 16pp

With colorful characters, popups on every page, and tons of alliterative enthusiasm, this is an alphabet adventure readers won’t soon forget! (And they’ll learn their letters, too!)

Illustrated by C. Shuttlewood Illustrated by S. Mangal

DOTTY AND DASH’S 123 (BD) 978-1-61067-996-1 $12.99 3-6 years, 7 x 9, 16pp BEST BEHAVIOR (H) 978-1-68464-055-3 $12.99 3-7 years, 9 x 11, 32pp

Join Dotty and Dash as they race through the pages, discovering numbers galore in this colorful pop-up extravaganza! Follow an adorable cast of characters throughout the day as they learn to be kind, considerate, and caring in this cheerful and colorful rhyming book.

Illustrated by A. Willmore

SUPERHERO BABY! (H) 978-1-68464-058-4 $14.99 4 years +, 9 7/8 x 11 3/8, 32pp

Hold on to your diapers! Keep your rattles at the ready! There’s a new hero in town... and she means business. GO-GO BABY POWER! A laugh-out-loud rhyming caper.

Kate and Jol Temple

Illustrated by T.R. Baynton

MOVE THAT MOUNTAIN (H) 978-1-68464-293-9 $12.99 4-8 years, 11 x 9, 32pp

A whale is stranded on the beach, but the tiny puffi ns are far too small to help. Or are they? Read the book in reverse to see what they can do... together. A heartwarming and inspirational story showing the power of teamwork and cooperation.

Illustrated by T.R. Baynton

ROOM ON OUR ROCK (H) 978-1-61067-902-2 $12.99 4-8 years, 11 x 9, 32pp Charlotte Huck Award Notable Books for a Global Society Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts ILA Teachers’ Choices

When read from left to right, the seals believe there is defi nitely no room on their rock for others, but when the book is read backward, the seals welcome others to shelter on their rock.

ALL BETTER! (BD) 978-1-61067-362-4 $12.99 3-5 years, 8 1/4 x 9 1/4, 16pp

Illustrated by H. Löhlein

GOOD AS NEW (BD) 978-1-68464-222-9 $12.99 3-5 years, 8 1/4 x 9 1/4, 16pp

Illustrated by C. Faust

IT’S CHRISTMASTIME! (BD) 978-1-68464-007-2 $14.99 3-5 years, 8 1/4 x 9 1/4, 16pp

Dog hurt his foot, Sheep scratched her tummy, and Bear sat on a splinter! What will make everything all better? Clean it, kiss it, and put a bandage on it! Young readers will delight in the fi ve animal friends’ misadventures and be eager to help make things “all better” with the fi ve reusable and repositionable stickers. Giraffe hurt his neck and Elephant hit her knee… but a cast makes it better. Young readers will eagerly use the reusable stickers to help make the animal friends “feel better too.”

KISSES, CUDDLES, AND GOOD NIGHT! (BD) 978-1-61067-797-4 $12.99 3-5 years, 8 1/4 x 9 1/2, 16pp

Illustrated by C. Faust

LITTLE BEAR NEEDS GLASSES (BD) 978-1-61067-620-5 $12.99 3-5 years, 8 1/4 x 9 1/2, 16pp

Dog, Mouse, Pig, Chick, and Cow have been busy playing all day, but now it’s time to go to bed. They need kisses, cuddles, and a very special friend before they can say, “Good night!” Little readers will love helping their friends pick out the perfect stuffed animal for bedtime using the fi ve repositionable, reusable stickers. Little Bear can’t see very clearly. His friends all offer their glasses, but they’re not quite right. Little readers will love helping Little Bear pick out the pair that are “just right” for him using the fi ve repositionable, reusable stickers. It’s Christmastime! Moose, Bear, Squirrel, Mouse, and Fox can’t wait! But they could use some help getting ready. The 15 reusable stickers let young readers decorate and play over and over again, in any way they like.

Illustrated by H. Löhlein

TIME TO BRUSH (BD) 978-1-68464-039-3 $12.99 3-5 years, 8 1/4 x 9 1/4, 16pp

Young readers will love matching the fi ve toothbrushes to the fi ve friends and helping them brush their teeth clean, clean, clean!

Pippa Goodhart

Illustrated by L. Navarro Powell

GRANDMA’S FAVORITE (H) 978-1-61067-617-5 $12.99 ES(H) 978-1-61067-923-7 $12.99 3-8 years, 8 x 8, 36pp

Whether a grandma fi xes cars, goes to the gym, loves loud, silly songs, or catching bugs, time with her grandkids is what she loves most of all!

Illustrated by L. Navarro Powell

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GRANDPA’S FAVORITE ES(H) 978-1-61067-922-0 $12.99 3-8 years, 8 x 8, 36pp

No matter where, no matter what – a grandpa’s favorite is sharing what he loves with his grandchild!

Illustrated by L. Navarro Powell

BABIES COME FROM AIRPORTS (H) 978-1-61067-557-4 $12.99 3-8 years, 7 3/4 x 9, 32pp

Some babies come from airports, but all babies come from love. A special, joy-fi lled Gotcha Day story for all types of families.

Illustrated by N. Sharratt

YOU CHOOSE (H) 978-1-61067-342-6 $12.99 3-7 years, 10 1/2 x 12, 28pp Best Children’s Books of the Year, Bank Street College

Imagine you could go anywhere, with anyone and do anything. Where would you live? Where would you sleep? Go on ... you choose!

Illustrated by N. Sharratt

YOU CHOOSE IN SPACE (H) 978-1-61067-801-8 $12.99 3-7 years, 10 1/2 x 12, 28pp

Which alien would you most like to be friends with? And what fantastically freaky food will you decide to munch for lunch? The possibilities are infi nite in a space adventure that’s out of this world!

Illustrated by A. Doherty

FAIR SHARES (H) 978-1-68464-048-5 $12.99 4 years +, 9 x 11, 32pp Illustration from Fair Shares

Bear and Hare try to reach some juicy pears, but they need some help. Hare finds three chairs, but is it fair that Hare has two chairs and Bear only one? A beautifully simple picture book that considers, "what is fair?"

ALSO AN ANIMAL (H) 978-1-61067-746-2 $11.99 3 years +, 10 x 10, 24pp

This joyful, animal ode to the love between a parent and child will have you pretending, imagining, learning, and sharing with all the members of your animal kingdom.

Illustrated by H. Mitchell

ANIMALLY (H) 978-1-61067-345-7 $11.99 3-6 years, 9 1/2 x 9 1/2, 30pp

Whether you love them “hugely like a whale,” or “shyly like a quail,” this adverb adventure through the animal kingdom is perfect to share with all the birdily, bugily, Animally loved people in your life.

Illustrations from Once Upon a Timely

ONCE UPON A TIMELY (H) 978-1-61067-853-7 $11.99 3-7 years, 9 1/2 x 9 1/2, 30pp

Whether you love them “glowingly like a dragon’s fi re” or “toweringly like a castle’s spire,” this adverb adventure is perfect for sharing, from once upon a time to happily ever after.

Illustrated by M. Babcock Saylor

SPACELY (H) 978-1-68464-228-1 $12.99 3-7 years, 9 1/2 x 9 1/2, 30pp

Whether you love them expansively like the Milky Way or calculably like a planet’s mass, one thing is certain: it’s a love that is out of this world.

Illustrated by Hervé Le Goff

BACK TO SCHOOL (H) 978-1-68464-274-8 $12.99 4 years +, 8 7/8 x 8 7/8, 32pp

The animals are going back to school, and of course, everyone is very excited! It will be a great fi rst day... won’t it?

Illustrated by Hervé Le Goff

CLASS PICTURE (H) 978-1-68464-112-3 $12.99 4 years +, 8 7/8 x 8 7/8, 32pp

Hooray! It’s class picture day in this quirky, fun-fi lled picture book. Which quirky, fun-fi lled picture book. Which class picture is your favorite? Click!your favorite? Click!

By Author PICTURE BOOKS

Illustrated by K. Culotta

BUSY TRUCKS ON THE GO (P) 978-1-61067-287-0 $6.99 ES(P) 978-1-61067-958-9 $6.99 3-7 years, 8 x 8, 32pp

“Town to town and here and there, busy trucks are everywhere.” From farms to cities, buses to fi re trucks, there’s a lot of work to do, until fi nally, “Moon and stars are shining bright. Busy trucks will say good night.”

Illustrated by K. Culotta

DAN, THE TAXI MAN (H) 978-1-61067-072-2 4-8 years, 11 3/4 x 9 1/2, 32pp $14.99

“Here’s Dan, Beep! Beep! the Taxi Man, going to the show and picking up the band.” A symphony of sounds and colors, this cumulative tale is a great read-aloud.

Illustrated by R. Harper

OTTERS, SNAILS AND TADPOLE TAILS (H) 978-1-61067-747-9 $12.99 All ages, 7 3/4 x 7 1/4, 32pp

From raccoons to muskrats, frogs to herons, it’s a celebration of biodiversity, art, poetry, and healthy ecosystems.

Illustrated by G. Llewhellin

HOORAY, IT'S GARBAGE DAY! (H) 978-1-68464-114-7 $14.99 2-5 years, 9 x 9, 32pp

Something’s coming down the street, rolling with a rumbling beat. The perfect picture book to share with sanitation fans of all ages!

Illustrated by J. Chen

STOP THAT POEM! (H) 978-1-68464-223-6 $14.99 2-5 years, 11 1/2 x 9, 32pp

Eric Ode’s playful exploration of the active nature of poems, and how they can shape and transform our world, is perfectly captured in exquisite, energetic illustrations by Jieting Chen. You’ve never seen poetry like this!

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