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Your friends, Random House Children’s Books Illustrations © 2021 by Gracey Zhang, Ekua Holmes, Jami Gigot, Kyung Eun Han, Ashley Lukashevsky, and Annie Won Interactive Storytimes with Crafts! KALAMATA’S KITCHEN

Kalamata’s Kitchen Tomorrow is Kalamata’s first day at a new school, and she’s Sarah Thomas nervous! What if the kids aren’t friendly? Or worse, what if they Created by Derek Wallace don’t like alligators?! If only Kalamata and her alligator friend, Al Illustrated by Dente, could go to back to the Indian spice market they visited Jo Kosmides Edwards this summer, maybe she’d remember how to feel brave when HC: 9780593307915 new experiences seem scary. GLB: 9780593307922 EL: 9780593307939 Luckily for Kalamata, all the magic required for her journey is Ages: 4–8 right in her own kitchen! As Kalamata and Al Dente transport Theme: Cooking themselves to a magical land filled with tasty ingredients, she realizes being brave is exciting! And most important, she learns that when we’re nervous about trying new things, food can comfort us and remind us to stay curious, courageous, and compassionate.

Veggie Patch Hummus

What you’ll need: 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; ½ lemon, juiced; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp tahini; baby carrots; 1 bunch parsley; small flowerpots, knife, food processor or blender

1 Blend chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and tahini in a food processor or blender. Add 1–2 tbsp of water if thick. 2 Help your child make a hole in the top of each carrot with a skewer or knife. Dab a small amount of hummus into the hole and push in a sprig of parsley. 3 Spoon the hummus into thoroughly cleaned flowerpots and push in the carrots. Enjoy!

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Follow That Food! Uni the Unicorn Return of the (Waffles + Mochi) in the Real World Underwear Dragon Christy Webster Paris Rosenthal and Scott Rothman Introduction by Michelle Obama Amy Krouse Rosenthal Illustrated by Pete Oswald Illustrated by Sarah Rebar Illustrated by Brigette Barrager On Sale: 10/12/2021 On Sale: 3/2/2021 On Sale: 9/21/2021 HC: 9780593119921 HC: 9780593425527 HC: 9780593306802 GLB: 9780593119938 EL: 9780593425534 GLB: 9780593306819 EL: 9780593119945 Ages: 3–7 EL: 9780593306826 Ages: 3–7 Theme: Cooking & Food Ages: 4–8 Theme: Dragons Join Waffles and Mochi for Theme: Unicorns In this sequel to the hilarious global adventures that reveal the Uni the Unicorn, the only unicorn picture book Attack of the stories behind our food, created who believes kids are real, slides Underwear Dragon, brave Sir Cole in conjunction with the show down a double rainbow to visit teaches his former sworn enemy produced by President Barack and friends on earth. to read. Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions and streaming on Netflix.

The Creature of Habit Jennifer E. Smith Illustrated by Leo Espinosa On Sale: 10/26/2021 HC: 9780593173053 GLB: 9780593173060 EL: 9780593173077 Ages: 3–7 Theme: Emotions & Feelings A story for creatures of habit big and small who might be surprised by the joy of trying

Monet’s Cat My Daddy Can Fly! B Is for Broadway: Lily Murray (American Ballet Theatre) Onstage and Backstage Illustrated by Becky Cameron Thomas Forster and Shari Siadat from A to Z On Sale: 8/17/2021 Illustrated by Jami Gigot John Robert Allman HC: 9780593306130 On Sale: 9/21/2021 Illustrated by Peter Emmerich GLB: 9780593306147 HC: 9780593180976 On Sale: 10/12/2021 EL: 9780593306154 GLB: 9780593180983 HC: 9780593305638 Ages: 3–7 EL: 9780593180990 EL: 9780593305652 Theme: Art Ages: 4–8 Ages: 3–7 Join artist Claude Monet as he Theme: Dance Theme: Theater & Arts chases his cat through his For young dance lovers, a picture From AUDITIONS to ZIEGFELD, greatest works! book about a young boy whose grab a ticket to this rhythmic father is a ballet dancer. Written alphabet book featuring your by American Ballet Theatre soloist favorite performers, creators, Thomas Forster. songs, and shows from the Broadway stage!

Charlotte and the Nutcracker Charlotte Nebres Illustrated by Alea Marley On Sale: 10/19/2021 HC: 9780593374900 GLB: 9780593374917 EL: 9780593374924 Ages: 4–8 Theme: Dance Twelve-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres weaves together the story of The Nutcracker with the inspirational true story of how she became the first Black girl to Illustration © 2021 by Jami Gigot play the lead of Marie in the New York City Ballet. Modern Classics

Hope at Sea: Tiny Cedric Mouse Seasons An Adventure Story Sally Lloyd-Jones Leo Lionni Daniel Miyares Illustrated by Rowboat Watkins On Sale: 11/30/2021 On Sale: 10/19/2021 On Sale: 11/9/2021 HC: 9780593374757 HC: 9781984892836 HC: 9781524770723 GLB: 9780593374764 GLB: 9781984892843 GLB: 9781524770730 EL: 9780735263468 EL: 9781984892850 EL: 9781524770747 Ages: 3–7 Ages: 4–8 Ages: 4–8 Theme: Concepts Theme: Survival Theme: Humor The first new original Leo Lionni Join high-spirited Hope on the In this hilarious picture book, a tiny picture book in nearly thirty years, trip of a lifetime in this exquisitely king rids his palace of everyone featuring the beloved mouse illustrated picture book that also bigger than himself until the Frederick as he guides his fellow captures the love between a father babies teach him an important mice—and young listeners— and child. lesson: it’s the size of one’s heart through a joyous celebration of that matters most. the seasons. Illustration © 2021 by Rowboat Watkins History Makers Past and Present

The Fastest Girl on Earth! Sister, Brother, Family: The Faith of Elijah Cummings: Meet Kitty O’Neil, An American Childhood The North Star of Equal Justice Daredevil Driver! in Music Carole Boston Weatherford Dean Robbins Willie Nelson, Bobbie Nelson, Illustrated by Laura Freeman Illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley and Chris Barton On Sale: 10/5/2021 On Sale: 8/10/2021 Illustrated by Kyung Eun Han HC: 9780593306505 HC: 9780593125717 On Sale: 9/7/2021 GLB: 9780593306512 GLB: 9780593125724 HC: 9781984851833 EL: 9780593306529 EL: 9780593125731 GLB: 9781984851840 Ages: 6–9 Ages: 4–8 EL: 9781984851857 Theme: Faith & Justice Theme: Women & Disabilities, Ages: 3–7 This visually stunning biography Transportation Theme: Music details the humble beginnings and Gear up for this high-powered The first ever children’s book unwavering faith of congressman picture book biography about Kitty by music legend Willie Nelson and civil rights advocate Elijah O’Neil, the stuntwoman and racecar and his sister and bandmate Cummings as he waged an endless driver who broke the women’s land Bobbie Nelson! battle for truth, justice, and speed record! equality.

Justice Is . . . Abe Lincoln’s Hat A Guide for Martha Brenner Young Truth Seekers Illustrated by Preet Bharara Brooke Smart Illustrated by Sue Cornelison On Sale: 12/14/2021 On Sale: 11/2/2021 HC: 9780525647171 HC: 9780593176627 GLB: 9780525647188 GLB: 9780593176665 EL: 9780525647195 EL: 9780593176658 Ages: 3–7 Ages: 4–8 Theme: Presidents Theme: Politics & Government Read all about President

Introduce the concept of justice Abraham Lincoln in this Illustration © 2021 by Sue Cornelison to young people with this picture book biography picture book by New York Times perfect for anyone looking bestselling author of Doing to learn about one of our Justice, Preet Bharara. nation’s greatest presidents! Full STEAM Ahead

Misty the Cloud: Bok’s Giant Leap: Big as a Giant Snail A Very Stormy Day One Moon Rock’s Journey Jess Keating Dylan Dreyer Through Time and Space Illustrated by David DeGrand Illustrated by Rosie Butcher Neil Armstrong On Sale: 11/9/2021 On Sale: 9/14/2021 Illustrated by HC: 9780593300848 HC: 9780593180389 Grahame Baker-Smith GLB: 9780593300855 GLB: 9780593180402 On Sale: 11/2/2021 EL: 9780593300862 EL: 9780593180396 HC: 9780593378861 Ages: 5–8 Ages: 3–7 GLB: 9780593378878 Theme: Animals Theme: Weather EL: 9780593378885 Go big or go home! Meet the TODAY Show cohost and Ages: 4–8 biggest weirdos on Earth in this meteorologist Dylan Dreyer Theme: Aeronautics, colossally cool collection from combines her extensive weather Astronautics & Space Science the team that brought you Pink Is knowledge with her experience First man on the moon Neil for Blobfish. as a mom in this all-new series Armstrong’s only children’s book that will help kids with social is a unique exploration of how the emotional learning. Earth and the moon came to be.

Home: A Peek-Through Picture Book Britta Teckentrup On Sale: 12/7/2021 HC: 9780593379295 Ages: 3–7 Theme: Animals The bestselling series that began with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book now adds an elaborate and beautiful children’s book with peek-through holes that celebrates the coziness of home through the eyes of the animal world. Illustration © 2021 by Grahame Baker-Smith Grahame by 2021 © Illustration Come Together: Family & Community

Grandude’s Dream Street The Sun, the Moon, Green Submarine Tricia Elam Walker and the Stars Paul McCartney Illustrated by Ekua Holmes Rachel Montez Minor Illustrated by Kathryn Durst On Sale: 9/7/2021 Illustrated by Annie Won On Sale: 9/2/2021 HC: 9780525581109 On Sale: 10/5/2021 HC: 9780593372432 GLB: 9780525581116 HC: 9780593309377 GLB: 9780593372449 EL: 9780525581123 GLB: 9780593309384 EL: 9780593372456 Ages: 4–8 EL: 9780593309391 Ages: 4–6 Theme: African American & Ages: 3–6 Theme: Multigenerational Black Culture Theme: Diversity Celebrate the fun that Caldecott Honor and three-time Celebrate the connections grandparents and grandkids can Coretta Scott King Award winner between parents, children, and get up to in this action-packed and her Ezra Jack Keats New the universe in this lyrical debut undersea adventure—a companion Writer Award-Winning cousin picture book from actress, dancer, picture book to Paul McCartney’s pay gorgeous homage to the and singer Rachel Montez Minor, #1 New York Times bestseller street they grew up on and the with enchanting illustrations by Hey Grandude. loving community that made their Annie Won. childhood special.

The Tiny Star The Big Bath House Mem Fox Kyo Maclear Illustrated by Freya Blackwood Illustrated by Gracey Zhang On Sale: 10/19/2021 On Sale: 11/16/2021 HC: 9780593304013 HC: 9780593181959

GLB: 9780593304020 GLB: 9780593181966 Illustration © 2021 by Ekua Holmes EL: 9780593304037 EL: 9780593181973 Ages: 4–8 Ages: 4–8 Theme: Death, Grief, Bereavement Theme: Multigenerational/ A beautiful and gentle story Asian American Culture about life and death from beloved A joyful celebration of author Mem Fox, illustrated by Japanese cultural traditions rising star Freya Blackwood; its and body positivity as a young star imagery, and sense of rebirth girl visits a bath house with make it a perfect choice for the her grandmother and aunties. holiday season. Stories That Inspire

Bird Boy This Is a Gift for You Words to Make a Friend: (An Inclusive Children’s Book) Emily Winfield Martin A Story in Japanese Matthew Burgess On Sale: 9/14/2021 and English Illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani HC: 9781524714161 Donna Jo Napoli On Sale: 7/6/2021 GLB: 9781524714178 Illustrated by Naoko Stoop HC: 9781984893772 EL: 9781524714185 On Sale: 10/12/2021 GLB: 9781984893789 Ages: 3–7 HC: 9780593122273 EL: 9781984893796 Theme: Poetry GLB: 9780593122280 Ages: 4–8 This stunning companion to the EL: 9780593122297 Theme: Identity The Wonderful Things You Will Be Ages: 4–8 Take flight in this heartwarming is a poetic tribute to the simple Theme: Friendship story about a boy who learns to joys of life and nature and a A clever and innovative bilingual be true to himself at school while reminder that the greatest gift we English/Japanese picture book following his love of nature. have is time spent together. about a Japanese girl and an American girl who prove you don’t need to speak the same language to understand each other.

Love Was Inside Andrew Joyner On Sale: 10/19/2021 HC: 9780593375181 GLB: 9780593375204 EL: 9780593375198 Ages: 4–8 Theme: Health & Daily Living A picture book to celebrate and remember the days we spent inside—the joys and the hardships, the bravery and the resilience, but

July

There’s an Alien Rocket’s Leaf Pile Open the What Is Fall? Unicorn’s School Where Do in Your Book Tad Hills Witch’s Door: Illustrated by Day: Turn the Diggers Tom Fletcher BR: 9780593181324 A Halloween Lift- Genie Espinosa Wheels for Some Trick-or-Treat? Illustrated by Ages: 0–3 the-Flap Book BR: 9780593310380 Silly Fun! Brianna Caplan Greg Abbott Theme: Concepts Illustrated by Ages: 0–3 Lucy Golden Sayres BR: 9780593125144 Jannie Ho Theme: Concepts Illustrated by BR: 9780593310175 Ages: 0–3 BR: 9780593373330 Sophie Beer Ages: 0–3 Theme: Imagination Ages: 0–3 BR: 9780593374627 Theme: Cars & & Play Theme: Halloween Ages: 2–4 Trucks Theme: School & Education

September

Thanks A Lot Dr. Seuss’s Dr. Seuss’s A Little Book Hello, World! Raffi Thankful Things Winter Things About Winter Baby Animals Illustrated by Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss Leo Lionni Jill McDonald Jaime Kim BR: 9780593302170 BR: 9780593303306 BR: 9780593374740 BR: 9780593378700 BR: 9780593172636 Ages: 0–3 Ages: 0–3 Ages: 0–3 Ages: 0–3 Ages: 0–3 Theme: Thanksgiving Theme: Concepts Theme: Concepts Theme: Animals Theme: Gratitude

Hello, World! Let’s Cook This Is the Way Dr. Seuss’s Dr Seuss’s On the Farm with Teddy We Trim the Tree: Mr. Brown Can Moo! The Sounds of Jill McDonald Danielle McLean A Christmas Can You? Grinchmas BR: 9780593378724 Illustrated by Nursery Rhyme Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss Ages: 0–3 Jordan Wray Arlo Finsy BR: 9780593433928 BR: 9780593433935 Theme: Farm & BR: 9780593379226 Illustrated by Ages: 0–3 Ages: 0–3 Ranch Life Ages: 3–5 Yuyi Chen Theme: Concepts Theme: Concepts Theme: Cooking & Food BR: 9780593433782 Ages: 0–3 Theme: Christmas & Advent September

Baby Chess Sunny Day: Unicorn’s Christmas Friendship Is Forever I Want to Be . . . Sophie Pryce A Celebration of Lucy Golden Patricia Hegarty a Doctor Illustrated by Tim Palin the Sesame Street Illustrated by Illustrated by Becky Davies BR: 9780593434406 Theme Song Sophie Beer Summer Macon Illustrated by Ages: 0–3 Joe Raposo BR: 9780593374856 BR: 9780593377147 Richard Merritt Theme: Games & Illustrated by Various Ages: 2–4 Ages: 0–3 BR: 9780593377383 Activities BR: 9780593177150 Theme: Unicorns Theme: Friendship Ages: 0–3 Ages: 0–3 Theme: Business, Theme: Performing Arts Careers, Occupations

Dr. Seuss Discovers: Elephant, Elephant, Puppy Dog, The Twelve Days Sesame Street: Sharks What Can You See? Puppy Dog, of Christmas Monster Meditation: Dr. Seuss Amelia Hepworth What Can You See? LeUyen Pham Getting Ready for BR: 9781984829917 Illustrated by Pintachan Amelia Hepworth BR: 9781524771119 Bed with Elmo Ages: 0–3 BR: 9780593379202 Illustrated by Pintachan Ages: 0–3 BR: 9780593433713 Theme: Marine Life Ages: 0–3 BR: 9780593379219 Theme: Christmas & Ages: 2–5 Theme: Elephants Ages: 0–3 Advent Theme: Mindfulness & Theme: Dogs Meditation

October November

Elbow Grease Women in Art Mindfulness 10 Little Tractors Find Out About: Saves Christmas Rachel Ignotofsky Moments for Kids: Annie Bailey Kindness John Cena BR: 9780593377666 Hot Cocoa Calm Illustrated by Mandy Archer Illustrated by Ages: 0–3 Kira Willey Jeff Harter BR: 9780593374641 Dave Aikins Theme: Art Illustrated by BR: 9780593301333 Ages: 0–3 BR: 9780525646037 Anni Betts Ages: 0–3 Theme: Bullying Ages: 0–3 BR: 9780593119877 Theme: Transportation Theme: Christmas & Ages: 0–3 Advent Theme: Mindfulness & Meditation December

Tree: Rocket’s Secret Where Do Diggers A Peek-Through Valentine Say I Love You? Board Book Tad Hills Brianna Caplan Sayres Britta Teckentrup BR: 9780593181331 Illustrated by BR: 9780593181775 Ages: 0–3 Christian Slade

The 12 Days It Took Two Wishes The Wheels on the Bus of St. Patrick’s Day Edwina Wyatt at Halloween Jenna Lettice Illustrated by Irena Freitas Sarah Kieley Illustrated by Colleen Madden On Sale: 7/13/2021 On Sale: 7/20/2021 On Sale: 1/5/2021 HC: 9780593119549 HC: 9780593174883 TR: 9780593175019 GLB: 9780593119556 GLB: 9780593174890 EL: 9780593175026 EL: 9780593119563 EL: 9780593174906 Ages: 3–7 Ages: 2–5 Ages: 3–7

Grumpy Monkey: The Real Santa Oh, No! Christmas Nancy Redd Suzanne Lang Illustrated by Illustrated by Max Lang Charnelle Pinkney Barlow On Sale: 9/14/2021 On Sale: 10/5/2021 HC: 9780593306093 HC: 9780593178140 GLB: 9780593306109 GLB: 9780593178157 EL: 9780593306116 EL: 9780593178164 Ages: 3–7 Ages: 4–8

The 12 Days of I Love You Every Day A Thing Called Snow Lunar New Year Isabel Otter Yuval Zommer Jenna Lettice On Sale: 12/14/2021 On Sale: 11/2/2021 Illustrated by Colleen Madden HC: 9780593377161 HC: 9780593377888 On Sale: 12/7/2021 EL: 9780593377178 Ages: 3–7 TR: 9780593306789 Ages: 3–7 EL: 9780593306796 Illustrations © 2021 by Sarah Kieley, Colleen Madden, Irena Freitas, Max Lang, and Charnelle Pinkney Barlow Ages: 3–7

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