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Picture Books – By Series

By A. Chisholm, Ill. by J. Tuya

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THE PRINCE AND THE WITCH AND THE THIEF AND THE BEARS (H) 978-1-61067-849-0 $12.99 4-8 years, 9 3/4 x 11 1/4, 32pp

When Jamie and his Dad create a bedtime story, a predictable fairy tale soon transforms into an energetic, hilarious story of bears and princes jostling with broccoliwielding frogs, evil-eyed ninja witches, and jewel-thief princesses.

By A. Chisholm, Ill. by J. Tuya

THE TALE OF THE VALIANT NINJA FROG (H) 978-1-68464-179-6 $12.99 4-8 years, 9 3/4 x 11 1/4, 32pp

It’s story time around the campfi re for Jamie, Abby and Dad, featuring their favorite characters – prince, witch, thief, bears – and this time, a dreadful ogre! Will the heroes prevail – or will it take a small but mighty frog to save the day?

Millie-Mae Series

By N. Marshall

MILLIE-MAE LOVES TO PLAY (H) 978-1-68464-212-0 $12.99 3 years +, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2, 52pp

Come and play with Millie-Mae as she dresses up in funny costumes, explores the garden, fl ies a kite and makes delicious lemonade. a kite and makes delicious lemonade.

By N. Marshall

MILLIE-MAE THROUGH THE SEASONS (H) 978-1-68464-213-7 $12.99 3 years +, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2, 52pp

Whether the sun is shining, the snow is falling, the wind is blowing or the fl owers are blooming, the world is always a beautiful place blooming, the world is always a beautiful place for Millie-Mae.

By T. Turner, Ill. by S. Macon

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE LITTLE PIGS (H) 978-1-68464-160-4 $12.99 3 years +, 9 1/2 x 11, 32pp

When she knocks on the door of their brick house, Goldilocks is not the visitor the Three Little Pigs were expecting. But before long, the Big Bad Wolf arrives.

By T. Turner, Ill. by S. Macon

JACK AND THE THREE BEARS (H) 978-1-68464-161-1 $12.99 3 years +, 9 1/2 x 11, 32pp

Jack is not expecting to bump into Baby Bear in the Giant’s castle. When Mommy Bear and Daddy Bear arrive, they are just as confused, and the Giant’s footsteps are getting closer…

Mr. Roscoe

By J. Field

MONSIEUR ROSCOE ON VACATION (H) 978-1-68464-180-2 3-6 years, 9 1/2 x 11 1/2, 32pp $14.99

Join the loveable Monsieur Roscoe as he camps, skis, sails and eats his way through the vacation of a lifetime, and learn lots of French words along the way.

By J. Field

SEÑOR ROSCOE ON VACATION (H) 978-1-68464-181-9 3-6 years, 9 1/2 x 11 1/2, 32pp $14.99

Discover fi rst Spanish words with Señor Roscoe as he camps, skis, sails and eats his way through the vacation of a lifetime.

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!

By H. Evans, Ill. 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.

Celebrate Family

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.

By H. Evans, Ill. 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 H. Tolson

MY DADDY IS A HERO (H) 978-1-61067-720-2 3-7 years, 10 x 10, 32pp $12.99

This rhyming book offers a salute to what every military child knows – “My Daddy is a Hero!” Child-friendly illustrations depict daddies from different branches of the armed services performing all kinds of jobs in all kinds of places.

Illustrated by H. Tolson

MY MOMMY IS A HERO (H) 978-1-61067-721-9 3-7 years, 10 x 10, 32pp $12.99

Like daddies, military mommies work at lots of different jobs in all kinds of places. This book pays loving tribute to a child’s confi dence that “My Mommy is a Hero!” through lovely rhyme and bright artwork.

Lento and Fox

By B. Sanders

MY BOOK (NOT YOURS) (H) 978-1-68464-065-2 $14.99 3-6 years, 9 x 11, 32pp

When a sloth’s book becomes a snoozefest, a hero with style and pizzazz has to take the lead. A ridiculously fun character-driven picture book about a bewildered sloth and a sly old fox who keeps stealing the limelight.

By B. Sanders

MY PET (NOT YOURS) (H) 978-1-68464-085-0 $14.99 $14.99 3-6 years, 9 x 11, 32pp

The rivalry continues between bewildered sloth Lento and sly Fox, this time over new pet Mr. Fluffi ngton, in the highly acclaimed, ridiculously fun characterdriven series.

By Series

•Die-cuts throughout these interactive, personalized books allow the child to be featured on every page. Stickers included to spell out and decorate the child’s name. *

By D. McLean; Ill. by K. Selbert By G. Deutsch; Ill. by V. Gausden

DRIVES A DIGGER (H) 978-1-61067-965-7 $14.99 3-7 years, 9 1/2 x 11, 24pp SAVES THE DAY (H) 978-1-61067-966-4 $14.99 3-7 years, 9 1/2 x 11, 24pp

It’s a busy day on the building site when the digger unearths a big, mysterious, wooden object! What could it be? Wolf, Owl, and Moose hear scary noises coming from the forest. They need a brave superhero to help! Guess who?

K. Wilson-Max

LENNY AND WILBUR (H) 978-1-68464-071-3 $9.99 2 years +, 8 x 9, 28pp

Lenny and Wilbur the dog are the best of friends. They do everything together! Lenny makes sure that Wilbur has enough to eat and drink. He also brushes Wilbur’s golden fur. Wilbur just makes Lenny giggle and laugh!

K. Wilson-Max

WHERE’S LENNY? (H) 978-1-68464-070-6 $9.99 2 years +, 8 x 9, 28pp

Home time is never dull – there are chores to do and games to play! Mom and Dad search everywhere for Lenny in this hide-and-seek story.

A Football Story

•Block, tackle and dream big! Tailored for fans of the Chicago Bears, the Cleveland Browns, the L.A. Rams, the Washington Redskins, and the Minnesota Vikings, these 5 picture books are an introduction to the game for football fans of all ages.

By R. Torrey

A LITTLE BEARS FOOTBALL STORY (H) 978-1-61067-174-3 $4.99 4-8 years, 8 x 8, 36pp

By R. Torrey

A LITTLE BROWNS FOOTBALL STORY (H) 978-1-61067-163-7 $4.99 4-8 years, 8 x 8, 36pp

By R. Torrey

A LITTLE RAMS FOOTBALL STORY (H) 978-1-61067-170-5 $4.99 4-8 years, 8 x 8, 36pp

By R. Torrey

A LITTLE SKINS FOOTBALL STORY (H) 978-1-61067-161-3 $4.99 4-8 years, 8 x 8, 36pp

By R. Torrey

A LITTLE VIKES FOOTBALL STORY (H) 978-1-61067-156-9 $4.99 4-8 years, 8 x 8, 36pp

YOGA ANIMALS AT THE SEASHORE (H) 978-1-68464-169-7 $12.99 3 years +, 9 x 9, 32pp

Crab is feeling rather shy and not very sociable – some might say crabby. As he scuttles along the beach, he meets different seashore animals who help him feel more confi dent, optimistic, and happy—through the power of yoga!

By C. Kerr, Ill. by J. Green

YOGA ANIMALS IN THE FOREST (H) 978-1-68464-087-4 $12.99 3 years +, 9 x 9, 32pp

Bear seeks a way to energize, think clearly, stay calm, be positive, and fi nally relax before bedtime. She meets a variety of forest animals that show her how to achieve these states of mind through simple yoga poses, which are demonstrated in the artwork by the animals and explained in the text by a yoga expert.

By C. Kerr, L. Menzies, Ill. by J. Green

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YOGA ANIMALS ON THE FARM (H) 978-1-68464-239-7 $12.99 3 years +, 9 x 9, 32pp

Dog has been having fun bounding around all day and doesn’t want to go to bed! With the help of his farmyard friends, from Hen tucked up in her coop to Cow in her shed, Dog learns 13 bedtime yoga poses to help him settle down to sleep.

Luna

•Beautifully illustrated, lyrical picture books celebrating families, the arts, and the joyful curiosity of childhood.

LUNA LOVES ART (H) 978-1-68464-046-1 $12.99 4-8 years, 9 1/2 x 11, 32pp

Today, Luna is going on a school trip to The Art Gallery. We meet Luna’s mom, celebrate great art and new friendships, and learn that not all families are the same.

By J. Coelho, Ill. by F. Lumbers

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LUNA LOVES DANCE (H) 978-1-68464-273-1 $12.99 4-8 years, 9 1/2 x 11, 32pp

When Luna dances, she feels like the world’s volume turns up, like all colors brighten, like sunlight sparkles behind every cloud, but when she ducks, dives, spins, and... falls in her class test, Luna thinks she can’t be a real dancer. Or can she?

By J. Coelho, Ill. by F. Lumbers

LUNA LOVES LIBRARY DAY (H) 978-1-61067-675-5 $12.99 4-8 years, 9 1/2 x 11, 32pp ✹ CCBC Choices

Luna’s parents live apart, but she loves library day: that’s the day she spends with her dad. Exploring the shelves, they fi nd magic, mystery, and history.

By J. Brian, Ill. by A. James

I’M A DIRTY DINOSAUR (H) 978-1-61067-296-2 $11.99 2-5 years, 10 x 10, 22pp ✹ Kirkus Reviews, Best Children’s Books ✹ CBCA, Picture Book of the Year Honor Winner A gorgeous rhyming picture book about a naughty little dinosaur who loves to get dirty.

By J. Brian, Ill. by A. James

I’M A HUNGRY DINOSAUR (H) 978-1-61067-461-4 $11.99 2-5 years, 10 x 10, 22pp ✹ CBC Australia Notable Early Childhood Book of the Year A gorgeous rhyming picture book about our favorite little dinosaur, who is hungry! Shake, stir, mix, bake . . . This little dinosaur just loves cake! mix, bake . . . This little dinosaur just loves cake!

Illustration from I'm a Dirty Dinosaur

By N. Holtfreter

COLORFUL WORLD: CONSTRUCTION SITE (BD) 978-1-61067-848-3 $5.99 2-4 years, 6 7/8 x 6 7/8, 14pp

Something isn’t right here – that’s not an excavator, is it? And who’s not wearing a hard hat? There’s a different puzzle to solve on every page and something to learn about at the same time.

By N. Holtfreter

COLORFUL WORLD: FARM (BD) 978-1-61067-578-9 $5.99 2-4 years, 6 7/8 x 6 7/8, 14pp

This colorful farm has some unusual things to spot! Find the one that’s not a donkey. Which baby is not a chicken? Find-thedifference fun for the youngest readers!

By N. Holtfreter

COLORFUL WORLD: FOREST (BD) 978-1-61067-577-2 $5.99 2-4 years, 6 7/8 x 6 7/8, 14pp

Look carefully in the forest! Something’s not the same … Are they all leaves? Find the bird without a match. Which badger is going the other way? Can you fi nd the differences?

By N. Holtfreter

COLORFUL WORLD: PREHISTORIC (BD) 978-1-61067-738-7 $5.99 2-4 years, 6 7/8 x 6 7/8, 14pp

Find the stegosaurus that looks different. Are they all brachiosaurus? Find the sleeping plesiosaurus. Look carefully!

By N. Holtfreter

COLORFUL WORLD: SAFARI (BD) 978-1-61067-737-0 $5.99 2-4 years, 6 7/8 x 6 7/8, 14pp

By N. Holtfreter

COLORFUL WORLD: SEA (BD) 978-1-61067-576-5 $5.99 2-4 years, 6 7/8 x 6 7/8, 14pp

By N. Holtfreter

COLORFUL WORLD: VEHICLES (BD) 978-1-61067-847-6 $5.99 2-4 years, 6 7/8 x 6 7/8, 14pp

Find the buffalo with different horns. Which one is not a zebra? Are they all jerboa? Which leopard is moving fast? Look carefully! Something isn’t right here – strange creatures are appearing in the sea! Are they all seahorses? Which bird is not a pelican? Explore the colorful sea and fi nd the differences! Look carefully! Something’s not the same… Where is the convertible? Is there a tandem bike? Can you fi nd all the differences in this colorful world of vehicles?

Illustration from Colorful World: Prehistoric Colorful World: Prehistoric

By C. Freedman, Ill. by G. Scott

CUDDLE BEAR (P) 978-1-61067-081-4 3-7 years, 10 1/2 x 10 1/2, 28pp (Plush) 978-1-61067-086-9 $12.99

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Everyone needs a hug sometimes. A portion of the proceeds from every Cuddle Bear sold is donated to the Scott Carter Foundation to help eliminate pediatric cancer.

By C. Freedman, Ill. by G. Scott

CUDDLE BEAR’S BOOK OF HUGS (H) 978-1-61067-669-4 $12.99 3-7 years, 10 1/2 x 10 1/2, 28pp

The world is too big for just one Cuddle Bear! How can he deliver all the necessary hugs? Luckily, he has a plan: his Hug Academy, to teach lots of little teddy bears just how to cheer up children everywhere!

By S. Cho

Over 1,000,000 copies sold!

EVERYONE POOPS (P) 978-1-929132-14-0 $7.99 18 months - 4 years, 8 1/2 x 9 5/8, 28pp

Since we all eat, we all must poop. All of us! Everyone!

This wonderful, modern-day toddler classic presents information that children both want and need in a refreshingly honest, informative, and age-appropriate way.

Over 1,000,000 copies sold!

THE GAS WE PASS (P) 978-1-929132-15-7 $7.99 4-6 years, 8 1/2 x 9 5/8, 28pp

The Gas We Pass explains how and why gas is produced and eliminated. Just as with all the titles in the bestselling My Body Science series, the material is simple, straightforward and refreshingly honest, and is presented with humor to appeal to both children and adults alike. • These stylish, child-friendly, sturdy-paged picture books embrace uniqueness and positivity.

By M. Buxton

DIFFERENT! (H) 978-1-68464-121-5 $7.99 3 years +, 7 1/2 x 7 1/2, 24pp

Flo the fl amingo always felt too different, but her friends helped her to see that everyone is different.

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By M. Buxton

WORRY! (H) 978-1-68464-122-2 $7.99 $7.99 3 years +, 7 1/2 x 7 1/2, 24pp 3 years +, 7 1/2 x 7 1/2, 24pp

Peter the puffer fi sh worries Peter the puffer fi sh worries about lots of things, but his about lots of things, but his friends always help him feel better.

Illustration from Di erent!

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•There’s so much fun to be had in these interactive books that listeners will beg to hear again and again.

THIS IS CRAB (H) 978-1-68464-064-5 $14.99 3 years +, 7 1/2 x 11 1/2, 30pp

By H. Evans, Ill. by J. Lee

THIS IS FROG (H) 978-1-61067-997-8 $14.99 3 years +, 7 5/8 x 11 1/2, 30pp

By L. Walden, Ill. by J. Lee

THIS IS OWL (H) 978-1-61067-896-4 $14.99 3 years +, 7 5/8 x 11 1/2, 30pp

By C. Brown, Ill. by C. Davis

AT THE GARAGE (H) 978-1-61067-598-7 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp

Spend a day at the garage where busy mechanics repair and restore all kinds of vehicles, including motorcycles, police cruisers, trucks and cars. Hold the special pages to the light to see inside all the inner workings of the garage!

By C. Brown, Ill. by I. Konak

AT THE HOSPITAL (H) 978-1-61067-664-9 $12.99 ES(H) 978-1-61067-917-6 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp

Meet the people and explore behind the scenes in a busy hospital! Shine a light behind the special pages to see what’s hidden.

By H. Alexander, Ill. by I. Konak

AT THE LIBRARY (H) 978-1-61067-823-0 $12.99 ES(H) 978-1-61067-918-3 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp

From books to puppet shows, and author signings to computer research, readers learn about libraries and the value of reading, sharing, and community in this beautiful book.

By S. Hurst, Ill. by L. Cripps

DINOSAURS (H) 978-1-61067-717-2 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp

From the fierce Tyrannosaurus rex to the birdlike Compsognathus, the hidden wonders of the dinosaur world are revealed.

By C. Brown, Ill. by R. Saunders

THE HUMAN BODY (H) 978-1-61067-465-2 $12.99 ES(H) 978-1-61067-914-5 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp

Hold a light behind the pages to see muscles flex, watch as food travels through the digestive system and take a peek at the skeleton holding you upright.

By C. Brown, Ill. by C. Pearson By C. Brown, Ill. by B. Johnson

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IN THE CITY ES(H) 978-1-61067-915-2 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp

What’s it like to live in a big city? Enjoy a typical day with a family as they go about their daily routines and special outings. Shine a light behind the scenes to see the city’s hidden wonders. ON THE CONSTRUCTION SITE (H) 978-1-61067-370-9 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp Y Best Children’s Books of the Year,

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Young builders will delight in exploring all the hidden secrets of a construction site. They simply hold the book’s pages to the light to “see-through” everything that’s being built – inside and out.

By S. Behar, Ill. by E. Kimpimäki

ON THE FARM (H) 978-1-61067-665-6 $12.99 ES(H) 978-1-61067-956-5 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp

From feeding the animals in winter, to harvesting the crops in fall, take a look at what happens throughout a year on the farm by shining a light behind the special see-through pages.

By C. Brown, Ill. by B. Johnson

ON THE PLANE (H) 978-1-61067-412-6 $12.99 ES(H) 978-1-61067-955-8 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp

What can you spot at the airport today? From the airport staff who X-ray the baggage and check passports, to the pilots who fly the planes, each page-turn takes you behind the scenes of an exciting plane trip.

By C. Brown, Ill. by B. Johnson

ON THE SPACE STATION (H) 978-1-61067-411-9 $12.99 ES(H) 978-1-61067-913-8 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp

What is life like on a space station? Shine a light behind the page and see . . . What do the astronauts do in space? What do they eat? Where do they sleep? What do they wear? Each page-turn will take you another step forward on this exciting tour of a space station.

ON THE TRAIN (H) 978-1-61067-365-5 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp

Young engineers will delight in exploring all the hidden secrets On the Train. They simply hold the pages to the light to “see-through” the box cars of a freight train, the cabin of the passenger train, and much more.

By C. Brown, Ill. by W. Robins

SECRETS OF ANIMAL CAMOUFLAGE (H) 978-1-61067-466-9 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp ✹ Eureka! Nonfi ction Children’s Silver Book Award

A hidden world of snow-covered Arctic foxes, owls hiding in tree trunks, and perfectly camoufl aged butterfl ies is revealed when the pages are held up to the light.

By C. Brown, Ill. by W. Robins

SECRETS OF OUR EARTH (H) 978-1-61067-536-9 $12.99 ES(H) 978-1-61067-911-4 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp

Explore the planet up close, and you will fi nd great surprises! From lava bubbling in a volcano, to creatures living beneath the ocean, the hidden wonders of Earth are revealed.

By C. Brown, Ill. by A. Nassner By C. Brown, Ill. by A. Nassner

SECRETS OF THE APPLE TREE (H) 978-1-61067-243-6 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp

Who lives around the apple tree? Shine a light behind the page and and see... from worms worms wriggling among the roots, to birds nesting high in the branches, the hidden wonders of this amazing habitat are revealed. SECRETS OF THE RAIN FOREST (H) 978-1-61067-325-9 $12.99 ES(H) 978-1-61067-954-1 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp

Discover the animals and plants that live in and around a kapok tree, from the colorful parrots in the canopy to the sleek jaguar on the forest fl oor.

SECRETS OF THE SEASHORE (H) 978-1-61067-309-9 $12.99 ES(H) 978-1-61067-912-1 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp ✹ Best Children’s Books of the Year, Bank Street College

Spot the tiny shrimps hiding in the sand, see a shy crab underneath a rock, and watch a jewel-like anemone open its tentacles.

By C. Brown, Ill. by G. Poloni

SECRETS OF THE VEGETABLE GARDEN (H) 978-1-61067-413-3 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp ✹ Growing Good Kids - Excellence in Children’s Literature Book Award

By C. Brown, Ill. by G. Tee

SECRETS OF WINTER (H) 978-1-61067-369-3 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp ✹ Best Children’s Books of the Year, Bank Street College

A vegetable garden grows under the sun. If you look closely between the stalks, beneath the leaves, and under the soil, you will spot the animals and plants living there. Who is out and about during wintertime? Shine a light behind the pages, and discover a natural winter world full of surprises!

By C. Brown, Ill. by S. Murphy

WONDERS OF OUR WORLD (H) 978-1-61067-718-9 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp

Journey across our world to explore natural and man-made marvels. Peer inside ancient buildings, climb mighty mountains, dive under the surface of the sea, and much more when you shine a light behind the page and see.

By C. Brown, Ill. by B. Johnson

WONDERS OF THE USA (H) 978-1-61067-543-7 $12.99 ES(H) 978-1-61067-916-9 $12.99 4-8 years, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4, 36pp

Informative and visually exciting, this whistle-stop tour takes children from Hawaii to the Everglades and from the White House to the Statue of Liberty.

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