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This catalog organizes titles according to broad subject matter; Stompin’ at the Savoy however, most books can be used across the curriculum to 978-1-53411-097-7, page 70 bolster reading skills in geography, social studies, history, and “Colorfully accentuated onomatopoeia and other content areas. musical notes punctuate this profile of brilliant Frontlist Titles...... 4-16 self-taught drummer William ‘Chick’ Webb . . .” When You Need a Break from the Computer Screen . . . Backlist —Publishers Weekly Board Books...... 19-23 Alphabet Books • Science, History and Nature...... 24-27 Because I’m New Alphabet Books • Arts and Culture...... 28-30 978-1-53411-071-7, page 38 Get Up! Get Out! And Get Moving! Alphabet Books • School Themes...... 30 “The tiny protagonist reminds readers that while Alphabet Books • Language Arts...... 31 babies need a lot of help from their parents, they Alphabet Books • Sports...... 32-34 need it from their older siblings, too.” Alphabet Books • Government, Citizenship and . —Starred Kirkus Reviews Economics...... 35 Alphabet Books • Holiday...... 36 Headstrong Hallie! Alphabet Books • Discover the World...... 36 978-1-53411-061-8, page 68 Picture Books • General...... 37-54 “A picture book biography with luminous illustra- Picture Books • Lulu & Rocky...... 46 tions that are just as powerful as the empowering Picture Books • The Loves You! Series...... 54 story of a young woman who refused to take ‘no’ Picture Books • Science and Nature...... 55-57 for an answer.” —School Library Journal Picture Books • Myths, Legends, Fairy and Folktales.....58-60

Picture Books • Tales of Young Americans...... 61-63 The Color Collector Unicorn Yoga Mr. McGinty’s Monarchs Picture Books • Tales of the World...... 64-65 978-1-53411-105-9, page 40 978-1-53411-106-6, page 52 978-1-58536-612-5, page 56 Picture Books • True Stories...... 65-67 “Sometimes, that’s all it takes: one person Picture Books • Biographies...... 68-70 to show interest in a lonely child . . . A good Picture Books • Language Arts...... 71 discussion starter on empathy.” —Kirkus Reviews Picture Books • The Hazel Ridge Farm Stories...... 72 Picture Books • Sports...... 72 A Cape! Picture Books • Holiday...... 73-77 978-1-53411-111-0, page 39 Beginning Readers and Early Chapter Books...... 78-80 “This rollicking picture book celebrates the joy and Independent Readers • Stella Batts...... 81 power of imaginative play—a power so great it can Independent Readers • Diaries...... 82 even get a reluctant parent up off the couch.” SBP Learning...... 83 —Booklist Reviews Chapter Books and Middle Grade...... 84-87 Track that Scat! Middle Grade and Hi-Lo Readers...... 87 Let’s Pop, Pop, Popcorn! 978-1-58536-536-4, page 57 978-1-53411-042-7, page 55 H is for Honey Bee: A Beekeeping Alphabet Discover America State by State...... 88-89 978-1-53411-070-0, page 25 “Vibrant unlined illustrations by Uhles make use of K is for Kick: A Soccer Alphabet America by the Numbers...... 90 978-1-58536-130-4, page 34 Discover Canada Province by Province...... 91 textural close-ups to show the children invested at Order Information ...... 92 every stage of the plant’s journey . . . Schumerth Sales Representatives...... 92-93 and Uhles offer a lively introduction to the science Title • Author • Illustrator Index...... 93-95 behind a favorite munchable.” —Publishers Weekly

Little Dandelion Seeds the World 978-1-53411-053-3, page 56 “The Howdeshells’ art is vibrant and engaging, Many of the titles in this catalog are part of the Accelerated Reader® program. Contact Renaissance LearningTM at www.renlearn.com. taking care to include a diverse array of human Look for this symbol for participating titles. racial presentations and details that establish each All book specifications and publisher’s cover prices listed in setting, the textured images focusing on indigenous this catalog are subject to change without notice. fauna as the seeds fly.” —Kirkus Reviews Sleeping Bear Press titles are now available in eBook format. Badger’s Perfect Garden 978-1-53411-000-7, page 37 Cover illustration by Kayla Harren

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978-1-53411-063-2 978-1-53411-110-3 July August Ages 4-8 Ages 4-8 40 pages, 9 x 11 inches 32 pages, 9 x 11 inches $16.99, Can. $21.99 $16.99, Can. $21.99 Jacketed Hardcover Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 CTN: 20 • eBook available • eBook available

You also might enjoy Isabel and Her Colores Go to School Bevan: A Well-Loved Bear Also illustrated by Petra Brown

Alexandra Alessandri, Courtney Dawson Petra Brown

Isabel loves to color with her crayons, expressing her thoughts and feelings Bevan is a very, very old toy bear. And over his very, very long life, he has had through the colors that she uses. And right now, Isabel feels a worried gray. a lot of adventures. Tomorrow is the first day of school. As a brand-new toy bear, Bevan lived in a nursery with three children and their nanny. The children had lots of toys, but Bevan was their favorite. But time The Color Collector Isabel’s fears about fitting in are magnified by the fact that she doesn’t speak Grandma Loves You! 978-1-53411-105-9 | $16.99 much English. Inglés sounds wrong and jarring to her ears, almost like how passes and when the children grow up, the nanny passes Bevan along to her 978-1-58536-836-5 | $14.99 See page 54. See page 40. dark, stormy colors make her feel. She prefers the soft, comforting colors she granddaughter. Welcome to the World feels when she speaks Spanish. The granddaughter grows up and marries, and she gives Bevan to her little boy. 978-1-53411-012-0 | $16.99 See page 52. The next day Mami insists that Isabel must go to school, telling her it’s okay And on and on the cycle continues, with Bevan passing through generations to be scared. “Al mal tiempo, buena cara.” To bad times, a good face. But and households. Isabel doesn’t find that easy to do, as she tries to understand what everyone But throughout Bevan’s many adventures and different owners, one thing else in class already seems to know. stays the same. He always finds himself in the arms of someone who loves It’s when Isabel uses her artwork to reach out to another student that she him dearly. discovers there are other ways besides words to communicate. Petra Brown’s children’s books include the bestselling Loves You! series, Welcome to the • Back matter includes a Spanish language glossary. World, When the Wind Blew, and With Love, Grandma. She lives in Wales, United Kingdom. • Full Spanish translation included in pages.

Alexandra Alessandri is a Colombian American poet, children’s author, and associate professor of English at Broward College. She lives in Miami, Florida, with her family.

Courtney Dawson is an illustrator with a great love for drawing, reading, and most kinds of ice cream. She lives with her family in Ventura, California.

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You also might enjoy Isabel and Her Colores Go to School Bevan: A Well-Loved Bear Also illustrated by Petra Brown

Alexandra Alessandri, Courtney Dawson Petra Brown

Alexandra Alessandri is a Colombian American poet, children’s author, and associate professor of English at Broward College. She lives in Miami, Florida, with her family.

Courtney Dawson is an illustrator with a great love for drawing, reading, and most kinds of ice cream. She lives with her family in Ventura, California.

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978-1-53411-107-3 978-1-53411-098-4 August August Ages 4-8 Ages 4-8 40 pages, 9 x 11 inches 32 pages, 10 x 10 inches $16.99, Can. $21.99 $16.99, Can. $21.99 Jacketed Hardcover Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 CTN: 20 Where’s My Cow • eBook available • eBook available

You also might enjoy Where’s My Cow? Monday Also by Lucy Branam

Susan Blackaby, Scott Brundage Lucy Branam, Kevin M. Barry

In a pasture near the sea, a flock of egrets lives in peaceful companionship Monday has a big problem. It seems that everyone dislikes him. Nobody is with a herd of cows. Each day, the flock flies out to explore the nearby marsh happy when Monday rolls around with his loud THE WEEKEND’S OVER! GET and seashore. Well, the flock minus one. OUT OF BED! He’s grouchy and grumpy and no fun to be around. One young egret always stays behind, longing to go but afraid to venture out. The other days of the week seem to have something good about them but not Letters from My Tooth Fairy Roof Octopus 978-1-53411-055-7 | $16.99 He fears to leave his dear friend Cow. Egret imagines the worst. What if I get Monday. So he decides to be more like them. Monday tries to relax by taking 978-1-58536-997-3 | $16.99 See page 44. lost and can’t find Cow again? But Cow knows there are wonderful sights to be long naps like Sunday and even holds parties like Friday. But nothing seems See page 50. seen. She is determined that her feathered friend will explore like the others. to work or make him more likeable. So together they scheme up ways to make sure Egret gets safely back to Cow. When Monday decides enough is enough, he doesn’t show up for his usual But what happens if every egret looks like Egret and every cow looks like place on the week’s calendar. Chaos erupts—the week needs its seven days! Cow? This warm and witty story about adventure and friendship is the perfect book for any young reader facing separation anxiety or new-experience jitters. Can one of the other days convince Monday to come back?

Lucy Branam is the author of Roof Octopus. She lives and reads in Jacksboro, Tennessee, and Susan Blackaby has written numerous children’s books, and she was inspired to write dabbles in graphic design. Where’s My Cow? after a vacation to Hawaii. She lives in Mosier, Oregon. Kevin M. Barry’s children’s books include Bobby Babinski’s Bathtub, Ghost Cat, and Scott Brundage’s children’s books include Where’d My Jo Go? and The First Men Who Went to Kindergarrrten Bus. He lives in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. the Moon. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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You also might enjoy Where’s My Cow? Monday Also by Lucy Branam

Susan Blackaby, Scott Brundage Lucy Branam, Kevin M. Barry

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978-1-53411-095-3 978-1-53411-103-5 August August Ages 4-8 Ages 4-8 32 pages, 11 x 9 inches 40 pages, 10 x 10 inches $16.99, Can. $21.99 $16.99, Can. $21.99 Jacketed Hardcover Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 CTN: 20 • eBook available • eBook available

Also by Leslie Kimmelman The Ghouls’ Guide to Good Grammar Rock and Vole Also by Jennifer Sattler

Leslie Kimmelman, Mary Sullivan Jennifer Sattler

Grammar can be confusing, no matter whether you’re an adult, a child, or, Vole plans her time very carefully. Each day starts with the same exercise well . . . even a ghoul. And its rules can be hard to remember or keep straight. routine. Each day she eats the same stinky cheese snack. And each day ends Ghastly things can happen when a comma or even a simple period is misplaced. the same way—sleeping on the left side of her cozy bed. Day in and day out, this is Vole’s routine. But never fear! In The Ghouls’ Guide to Good Grammar, basic rules of grammar One Red Sock Write On, Irving Berlin! such as correct punctuation and appropriate word choices are explained But one day Vole wakes up wanting something different. She wants an 978-1-53411-026-7 | $14.99 978-1-58536-380-3 | $16.99 See page 48. See page 70. from a monster’s point of view. For example, see how a simple comma clears adventure—a trip! So Vole starts to plan. She draws a map. She picks the up any misunderstanding between Vanessa and her family: “Vanessa Vampire Unicorn Yoga ideal halfway spot to eat her snack. And she knows exactly what she will 978-1-53411-106-6 | $16.99 loves cooking, her parents, and her baby sister” versus “Vanessa Vampire say at the end of her trip: “This is just as I imagined it.” See page 52. loves cooking her parents and her baby sister.” Vole sets out on her perfectly planned adventure. But sometimes perfectly It’s the perfect refresher course on how to use a hyphen, an apostrophe, or planned adventures don’t go perfectly. Unexpectedly, Vole comes to a to better understand pesky contractions. After all, choosing the right word ginormous, selfish, refuses-to-move rock that is blocking her path. How unfair! and the right punctuation is as important as picking the right human being But is it? Maybe life is better when some things don’t go according to plan. to eat for dinner. Jennifer Sattler is the award-winning author and illustrator of numerous picture and board •Back matter includes a short grammar quiz. books, including Unicorn Yoga, One Red Sock, Bully, Dirty Birdies, and Oink—Oink! Moo! Cock-a- Doodle-Doo! She lives in Saratoga Springs, New York. Leslie Kimmelman has written numerous books for children, including Write On, Irving Berlin!, a Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Young Readers. She lives near New York City.

Geisel Honor Book–winner Mary Sullivan lives in Cedar Park, Texas. Her children’s books include Nobody’s Duck and Frankie.

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Also by Leslie Kimmelman The Ghouls’ Guide to Good Grammar Rock and Vole Also by Jennifer Sattler

Leslie Kimmelman, Mary Sullivan Jennifer Sattler

Geisel Honor Book–winner Mary Sullivan lives in Cedar Park, Texas. Her children’s books include Nobody’s Duck and Frankie.

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978-1-53411-101-1 978-1-53411-112-7 August August Ages 4-8 Ages 4-8 32 pages, 10 x 10 inches 32 pages, 9 x 11 inches $16.99, Can. $21.99 $16.99, Can. $21.99 Jacketed Hardcover Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 CTN: 20 • eBook available • eBook available

Also by Barbara Joosse Just Be Claus A Friend Like You Other books in this series

Barbara Joosse, Kim Barnes Frank Murphy and Charnaie Gordon, Kayla Harren

Even as a baby, Claus seemed different. He didn’t cry like the other babies Go out into the world and make friends. and with his rosy cheeks and round little belly, he was a jolly soul. His grand- The world needs a friend like you! mother declares he is precisely perfect! This fourth entry in the Like You series helps young readers explore the many But as Claus grows, the little boy worries that he is different from other kids: ways to be a friend. Over a lifetime, one can meet thousands of people. Some Everybody’s Tree 978-1-53411-058-8 | $16.99 he has a loud, hearty laugh, he likes to wear red all the time, and his favorite relationships may last only a short time while others may last a lifetime. And A Boy Like You See page 73. hangout is the workshop with his grandmother. And at hockey, he helps the some of those relationships will develop into deep and fruitful friendships. 978-1-53411-046-5 | $16.99 other team win because he doesn’t want the players to feel bad. When Claus See page 39. Authors Frank Murphy and Charnaie Gordon offer guidance not only on how confides to Grannie that he’d rather be more like the other kids, she tells him A Girl Like You to make friends, but how to be a good friend. From being a curious friend 978-1-53411-096-0 | $16.99 his differences make him special. She tells him to be himself, “Just be Claus.” who wants to learn more about others to being an open-minded friend who See page 41. Claus is sure Grannie is wrong. gets to know all kinds of people to being the kind and thoughtful friend who A Teacher Like You 978-1-53411-113-4 | $16.99 But then a snowstorm threatens to ruin Christmas. Can Claus figure out a is always there when needed—there are many ways of being a friend. And the See page 51. way to use what makes him special to help save the holiday? world is waiting for a friend like you!

Barbara Joosse has written more than 50 children’s books, including Everybody’s Tree and •Back matter includes a note from the authors and an activity. the Lulu & Rocky Adventures series. She lives in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Frank Murphy’s children’s books include The Legend of the Teddy Bear. He lives in Chalfont, Kim Barnes has drawn ever since she was a young child. Her clients include Little Tiger and Pennsylvania. Charnaie Gordon is an expert on diversity in children’s literature, founder of Macmillan Education. She lives on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. @hereweeread, and a children’s author. She lives in Weatogue, Connecticut.

Kayla Harren’s children’s books include The Boy Who Grew a Forest: The True Story of Jadav Payeng. She lives in Inner Grove Heights, Minnesota.

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Also by Barbara Joosse Just Be Claus A Friend Like You Other books in this series

Barbara Joosse, Kim Barnes Frank Murphy and Charnaie Gordon, Kayla Harren

Kayla Harren’s children’s books include The Boy Who Grew a Forest: The True Story of Jadav Payeng. She lives in Inner Grove Heights, Minnesota.

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978-1-53411-108-0 978-1-53411-130-1 August August Ages 4-8 Ages 4-8 32 pages, 10 x 10 inches 32 pages, 11 x 9 inches $16.99, Can. $21.99 $16.99, Can. $21.99 Jacketed Hardcover Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 CTN: 20 • eBook available • eBook available

Also by Suzanne Slade The Universe and You Saguaro’s Gifts Also by Kurt Cyrus and Andy Atkins

Suzanne Slade, Stephanie Fizer Coleman Kurt Cyrus, Andy Atkins

During the night, as we sleep, a beautiful celestial dance is taking place. Hello, Saguaro! While Earth seems solid and still, it’s actually spinning on its axis and circling Every year I find the sweetest nectar here. the sun. Joining Earth in this orbit around the sun are the other seven planets And happy birthday, by the way. in our solar system, along with dozens of moons and millions of comets and One hundred years, this very day! June Almeida, Virus Detective! asteroids. Containing our solar system is the wondrous Milky Way galaxy, Invisible Lizard Celebrating a birthday is always a happy occasion but never more so in this 978-1-58536-378-0 | $16.99 The Woman Who Discovered the with its billions of stars, just like our own sun, swirling and whirling around. First Human Coronavirus desert community than when it’s a centenary for a grand saguaro cactus! And on from there are the billions of galaxies with their own stars swirling Invisible Lizard in Love 978-1-53411-132-5 | $16.99 978-1-53411-015-1 | $16.99 See page 69. and whirling into the ever-expanding space called our universe. When the sun For one hundred years, the majestic cactus has anchored this vibrant neigh- See page 43. rises on a brand-new day, the dance continues. borhood, providing food, shelter, and shade to the local wildlife inhabitants. In rhyming text, the creatures that depend on Saguaro’s gifts come to pay Award-winning science writer Suzanne Slade takes the young reader on homage, including the tiny bat that sips nectar from the plant’s flowers, the an exploration of Earth, our solar system, galaxies beyond, and finally the finches looking for a place to build their nest, and the grateful tortoise that universe as a whole. enjoys its fruit. Magnificent artwork brings the desert landscape and creatures • Back matter includes facts about our solar system. to life, showing the interdependence between plants and animals.

Suzanne Slade is the award-winning author of more than 100 books, including June Almeida, Readers young and old will appreciate this timely message of how essential Virus Detective! The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus. She lives in even an old cactus is to our environment and the world we all share. Libertyville, Illinois. • Back matter includes information about the desert community. Stephanie Fizer Coleman has illustrated numerous children’s books, including You Are Mine, Porcupine. She lives in Scott Depot, West Virginia. Kurt Cyrus’s children’s books include Be A Good Dragon. He lives in McMinnville, Oregon.

Andy Atkins is a lifelong artist and avid photographer. He lives in Ventura, California.

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Also by Suzanne Slade The Universe and You Saguaro’s Gifts Also by Kurt Cyrus and Andy Atkins

Suzanne Slade, Stephanie Fizer Coleman Kurt Cyrus, Andy Atkins

Andy Atkins is a lifelong artist and avid photographer. He lives in Ventura, California.

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978-1-53411-119-6 978-1-53411-075-5 August September Ages 6-10 Ages 4-8 32 pages, 9 x 11 inches 32 pages, 10 x 10 inches $16.99, Can. $21.99 $16.99, Can. $21.99 Jacketed Hardcover Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 CTN: 20 • eBook available • eBook available

Also by Sophia Gholz Jack Horner, Dinosaur Hunter! We Want Snow!: A Wintry Chant You also might enjoy

Sophia Gholz, Dave Shephard Jamie A. Swenson, Emilie Boon

Finding his first fossil as a young boy sparked a lifelong passion for paleontology Not a flake in Jack Horner. But the path to his becoming a world-renowned dinosaur Not a flake expert wasn’t easy. Jack suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and struggled Not a flip flop flake with reading and schoolwork. But where he had difficulty with textbooks, Jack We’ve been waiting all year for goodness’ sake! The Boy Who Grew a Forest: On Linden Square The True Story of Jadav Payeng had no trouble understanding and finding the many places fossils were hidden. In this raucous, rhyming plea for snow, a group of youngsters imagines the 978-1-58536-832-7 | $15.99 978-1-53411-024-3 | $16.99 See page 48. See page 65. After a stint in the U.S. military, Jack is offered a position with Princeton’s cold-weather delights they’ll enjoy once winter arrives. From sledding down Natural History Museum and his skills as a fossil expert are finally recognized. hills and skating on ponds to building snow forts and snowmen to sharing While doing fieldwork for the museum in Montana, Jack makes a ground- crackling fires and mugs of hot cocoa, they want snow and plenty of it! The breaking discovery that helps change perceptions of dinosaur behavior. snow can’t arrive soon enough. And years later, when Hollywood producers need a dinosaur expert for a But once the flakes start to fall, are the youngsters in for more than they mega-movie, they call on Jack. bargained for? Readers young and old will enjoy this celebration of winter’s Author Sophia Gholz brings to life the dynamic story of paleontologist Jack snowy activities, recalling past pleasures and imagining more to come. Horner, whose passion and persistence blazed a trail to following his dream. Jamie A. Swenson is a children’s book writer as well as a librarian, and loves snow and • Back matter includes a note from the author, more information about winter. She lives in Janesville, Wisconsin. Jack Horner, dinosaur facts, and an activity. Emilie Boon is the illustrator or author-illustrator of more than 20 children’s books, including Ella & Monkey at Sea. She lives in Newton, Massachusetts. Sophia Gholz is a children’s book writer, music lover, avid reader, and the award-winning author of The Boy Who Grew a Forest: The True Story of Jadav Payeng. She lives in Orlando, Florida.

Dave Shephard is a children’s book illustrator and comic book artist. He lives in East Sussex, United Kingdom.

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Also by Sophia Gholz Jack Horner, Dinosaur Hunter! We Want Snow!: A Wintry Chant You also might enjoy

Sophia Gholz, Dave Shephard Jamie A. Swenson, Emilie Boon

Dave Shephard is a children’s book illustrator and comic book artist. He lives in East Sussex, United Kingdom.

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A Horse Named Jack 978-1-53411-155-4 July NoW in Ages Birth and Up board book 18 pages, 6 x 6 inches Are you a BIPOC or LGBTQ+ $9.99, Can. $11.99 person with a story to tell? Board Book CTN: 20 Do you want to share your perspective and experiences with young readers? Would you like to offer young BIPOC or LGBTQ+ readers a chance • eBook available to see themselves represented in children’s literature, perhaps in a way that you feel you were not?

In order to address the urgent need for greater diversity in the children’s publishing industry, Sleeping Bear Press, an imprint of Cherry Lake Publishing Group, is proud to launch the Own Voices, Own Stories Award in 2021. The aim of this contest is to amplify new and diverse voices, offer unique perspectives, and connect to a more inclusive audience of readers.

Catch A Kiss Grand Prize winners will receive a $2,000 cash prize, in addition to a publishing contract with advance and royalties standard for new Sleeping Bear Press authors. Honor Award winners will receive a $500 978-1-53411-154-7 cash prize as well as one consulting session with a Sleeping Bear Press editor. July Ages Birth and Up A Horse Named Jack *In keeping with the spirit of the Award, interested writers must be unagented and unpublished. 18 pages, 6 x 6 inches For complete submission criteria, see https://cherrylakepublishing.com/submissions. Linda Vander Heyden, Petra Brown $9.99, Can. $11.99 The Own Voices, Own Stories Award is sponsored by Board Book Jack the horse is used to having visitors. But one day no one comes to see Cherry Lake Publishing Group CTN: 20 him. Jack finds himself feeling lonely and bored, bored, bored. What’s a poor horse to do? • eBook available Linda Vander Heyden is also the author of Mr. McGinty’s Monarchs, and lives in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Petra Brown’s work includes the popular Loves You! series and the soon-to-be-released Bevan. She lives in Wales, United Kingdom.

Catch a Kiss

Deborah Diesen, Kris Aro McLeod

Izzie and her mama like to play kissing games: Mama blows a kiss and Izzie leaps to catch it. But when Izzie misses a kiss, she’s upset . . . until Mama tells her a secret.

Deborah Diesen is the author of several children’s books, including Sing Some More! She lives in Grand Ledge, Michigan.

Kris Aro McLeod’s children’s books include Lizzie and the Last Day of School. She lives in Davis, California.

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Petra Brown’s work includes the popular Loves You! series and the soon-to-be-released Bevan. She lives in Wales, United Kingdom.

Catch a Kiss

Deborah Diesen, Kris Aro McLeod

Izzie and her mama like to play kissing games: Mama blows a kiss and Izzie leaps to catch it. But when Izzie misses a kiss, she’s upset . . . until Mama tells her a secret.

Deborah Diesen is the author of several children’s books, including Sing Some More! She lives in Grand Ledge, Michigan.

Kris Aro McLeod’s children’s books include Lizzie and the Last Day of School. She lives in Davis, California.

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Kindergarrrten Bus Grandma Loves You! Ghost Cat Little America Helen Foster James, Illus., Jeannie Brett, 978-1-58536-398-8, page 43 978-1-58536-836-5, page 54 978-1-58536-993-5, pages 41, 74 Michael Glenn Monroe and Helle Urban 978-1-58536-179-3 | $7.95 K is for Kindergarten Grandpa Loves You! Mother Ghost 978-1-58536-995-9, page 30 978-1-58536-940-9, page 54 978-1-58536-392-6, page 75

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Thanksgiving November Rettie and the Ragamuffin Parade: December A Thanksgiving Story Little Georgia Little Illinois Little Louisiana Little Maine Election Day Christmas & Hanukkah Carol Crane, Illus., Laura Knorr Esther Hershenhorn Anita Prieto, Illus., Laura Knorr Jeannie Brett, Illus., Jeannie Brett 978-1-58536-960-7, pages 63, 76 D is for Democracy: A Citizen’s Alphabet Everybody’s Tree 978-1-58536-203-5 | $9.95 Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe 978-1-58536-184-7 | $9.95 978-1-58536-497-8 | $9.95 78-1-53411-058-8, page 73 978-1-58536-537-1 | $9.95 978-1-58536-234-9, page 35 The Little Kids’ Table 978-1-58536-913-3, pages 44, 74 E is for Everyone! Every Vote and Every Voice: Santa’s Underwear 978-1-58536-954-6, page 76 A Democracy Alphabet P is for Pilgrim: A Thanksgiving Alphabet 978-1-53411-136-3, page 35 978-1-58536-353-7, page 36 Hanukkah Hamster 978-1-58536-399-5, page 74 Veteran’s Day America’s White Table Boris and Stella and the Perfect Gift 978-1-58536-216-5, page 37 978-1-58536-859-4, page 73 Little Massachusetts Little Michigan Little Minnesota Little Mississippi Kate Hale, Illus., Jeannie Brett Denise Brennan-Nelson Kathy-jo Wargin, Illus., Helle Urban Michael Shoulders, Illus., Helle Urban Papa’s Backpack A Tuba Christmas 978-1-58536-949-2 | $9.95 Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe 978-1-58536-174-8 | $9.95 978-1-58536-974-4 | $9.95 978-1-58536-613-2, page 49 978-1-58536-384-1, page 77 978-1-58536-479-4 | $9.95

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Little Missouri Little Nebraska Little New Jersey Little New York Judy Young, Illus., Helle Urban Rajean Luebs Shepherd Trinka Hakes Noble, Illus., Jeannie Brett Helen L. Wilbur, Illus., Jeannie Brett 978-1-58536-206-6 | $9.95 Illus., Helle Urban 978-1-58536-786-3 | $9.95 978-1-58536-491-6 | $9.95 978-1-58536-928-7 | $9.95

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Little North Carolina Little Ohio Little Oklahoma Little Pennsylvania C is for Canada D is for Dump Truck Carol Crane, Illus., Jeannie Brett Marcia Schonberg Illus., Helle Urban Trinka Hakes Noble, Illus., Jeannie Brett Mike Ulmer, Illus., Sylvie Daigneault Michael Shoulders, Illus., Kent Culotta 978-1-58536-545-6 | $9.95 Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe 978-1-58536-927-0 | $9.95 978-1-58536-506-7 | $9.95 978-1-53411-045-8 | $9.99 978-1-53411-035-9 | $7.99 From D is for Dump Truck 978-1-58536-527-2 | $9.95 7 x 5 inches, 22 pages 7 x 5 inches, 22 pages

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Little Wyoming Little Canada Little Baseball Little Basketball Grandma Loves You! Eugene Gagliano, Illus., Helle Urban Matt Napier, Illus., Renné Benoit Brad Herzog, Illus., Doug Bowles Brad Herzog, Illus., Doug Bowles Helen Foster James, Illus., Petra Brown 978-1-58536-544-9 | $9.95 978-1-58536-178-6 | $9.95 978-1-58536-547-0 | $7.95 978-1-58536-181-6 | $7.95 978-1-58536-373-5 | $8.99 6 x 6 inches, 18 pages From Grandma Loves You!

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A board book series from Jennifer Sattler. Little readers can learn counting and concepts with this cast of kooky characters. H is for Hockey Hockey Numbers I Love Hockey Kevin Shea. Illus., Ken Dewar Matt Napier, Illus., Melanie Rose 978-1-58536-912-6 | $8.99 978-1-58536-891-4 | $8.99 978-1-58536-346-9 | $7.99 7 x 5 inches, 20 pages 5¼ x 7½ inches, 28 pages 5¼ x 7½ inches, 28 pages From I Love Hockey

Little Foal’s Busy Day M is for Maple Jane Monroe Donovan Mike Ulmer, Illus., Melanie Rose 978-1-53411-068-7 | $8.99 978-1-58536-345-2 | $8.99 6 x 6 inches, 18 pages 5¼ x 7½ inches, 32 pages From Little Foal’s Busy Day Bundle Up Dirty Birdies Jungle Gym Oink-Oink! Moo! Starting with a pair of yellow mittens, Toddlers learn to count from 1 to 5, Everyday concepts are hilariously Cock-a-Doodle-Doo! a purple hippo prepares to bundle up where birds of all feathers get down demonstrated by animal friends on a Nine animals, including a bike-riding to go outside and play in the snow. and dirty. playground. dog, a book-loving mouse, and a Primary and secondary colors are 978-1-58536-389-6 | $7.99 978-1-58536-390-2 | $7.99 dancing pig, introduce animal sounds. identified for the toddler set. 7 x 5 inches, 22 pages 7 x 5 inches, 22 pages 978-1-58536-391-9 | $7.99 978-1-53411-002-1 | $7.99 ✎ “Count on this title and its 7 x 5 inches, 22 pages 7 x 5 inches, 22 pages companion for some zippy, zany fun.” —Kirkus Reviews Say Daddy! Sleepy Snoozy Cozy Coozy Txtng Mama Txtng Baby Michael Shoulders, Illus., Teri Weidner Judy Young, Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe Esther Hershenhorn 978-1-58536-863-1 | $8.99 978-1-53411-034-2 | $7.99 978-1-58536-887-7 | $8.99 6 x 6 inches, 26 pages 7 x 5 inches, 22 pages 4 x 6½ inches, 16 pages

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One Red Sock The Twelve Birdies of Christmas While getting dressed one day, a little From “calling” birds using their cell hippo realizes she is missing a red sock. phones to scuba-diving swans, the 978-1-53411-121-9 | $7.99 traditional carol is hilariously brought 6 x 6 inches, 30 pages to life. A Wish to be a Christmas Tree Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet 978-1-53411-094-6 | $8.99 Colleen Monroe, Illus., Michael Glenn Matt Napier, Illus., Melanie Rose fun-to-touch 7 x 6 inches, 24 pages Monroe 978-1-58536-303-2 | $8.99 flocking | $8.99 ¼ ½ 978-1-58536-269-1 5 x 7 inches, 32 pages on the cover! From A Wish to be a Christmas Tree 5¾ x 7½ inches, 30 pages

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A is for Airplane: An Aviation Alphabet A is for Anaconda: A Rainforest D is for Desert: A World Deserts Alphabet D is for Dinosaur: A Prehistoric Alphabet G is for Galaxy: An Out of This World Celebrate the science of flight with events such as Alphabet Explore desert regions around the world, meet desert Explore current theories behind dinosaur extinction, Alphabet the Spirit of St. Louis’s nonstop flight and the launch Exotic inhabitants are highlighted along with inhabitants, and learn about weather phenomena such along with other fascinating aspects of prehistoric Galactic questions such as what planet is 300 times of the first space shuttle. explanations of forest structure such as understory as dust storms and flash floods. life, including the biggest meat-eater known. heavier than Earth? get answered in this A-Z space Mary Ann McCabe Riehle. Illus., David Craig and canopy. Barbara Gowan. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Todd Chapman and Lita Judge. Illus., Lita Judge overview. 978-1-58536-358-2, $19.99, 11 x 9 inches Anthony Fredericks. Illus., Laura Regan 978-1-58536-501-2, $16.95, 32 pages 978-1-58536-242-4, $19.99, 11 x 9 inches, Janis Campbell and Cathy Collison. Illus., Alan Stacy 978-1-58536-317-9, $17.95 ✪ 2013 Outstanding Science Trade Books 48 pages 978-1-58536-255-4, $16.95 ✪ 2012 NYSRA Charlotte Award Reading List PB: 978-1-58536-335-3, $7.95 From A is for Anaconda

A is for Astronaut: Blasting Through H is for Honey Bee: A Beekeeping the Alphabet Alphabet Retired astronaut Clayton Anderson explains not only Penned by a beekeeper, this alphabetical exploration what it means to be an explorer in space but also the of the honey bee includes beekeeping basics, hive science of space flight. hierarchy, bee anatomy, and the science of pollination. Clayton Anderson. Illus., Scott Brundage Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen 978-1-58536-396-4, $16.99, 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages Illus., Eileen Ryan Ewen 978-1-53411-070-0, $16.99, 11 x 9 inches, From H is for Honey Bee From A is for Astronaut 32 pages Photo courtesy of NASA

B is for Battle Cry: A Civil War Alphabet B is for Beacon: A Great Lakes B is for Blue Planet: I is for Idea: An Inventions Alphabet M is for Majestic: M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet The history and drama of the Civil War are explored. Lighthouse Alphabet An Earth Science Alphabet Budding scientists explore the development of A National Parks Alphabet Matter-of-fact topics such as breeds, behavior, Topics include historic battles, renowned leaders, The history of Great Lakes lighthouses is explored, How do the northern lights get their colors? Examine bicycles, zippers, toilets, computers, and many other Natural splendors of America’s national parks, from and cat care alternate with anecdotal entries. inventions, and inspiring events and documents. detailing famous structures, local lore, as well as Earth’s diverse ecosystems, discover geological inventions that we take for granted in our daily lives. Acadia to Zion, are showcased. Explore volcanoes, Helen L. Wilbur. Illus., Robert Papp Patricia Bauer. Illus., David Geister notable moments in Great Lakes history. wonders, learn about weather phenomena, and more. Marcia Schonberg. Illus., Kandy Radzinski glaciers, forests, and more. 978-1-58536-304-9, $19.99, 11 x 9 inches Helen L. Wilbur. Illus., Renée Graef Ruth Strother. Illus., Bob Marstall 978-1-58536-356-8, $17.95 978-1-58536-257-8, $16.95, 48 pages David Domeniconi. Illus., Pam Carroll ✪ 2007 ASPCA® Henry Bergh Children’s Book Honor 978-1-58536-916-4, $16.99, 11 x 9 inches 978-1-58536-454-1, $16.95 ✪ 2012 NYSRA Charlotte Award Reading List PB: 978-1-58536-327-8, $7.95 978-1-58536-138-0, $17.95, 48 pages PB: 978-1-58536-333-9, $7.95

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P is for Pirate: A Pirate Alphabet P is for Prairie Dog: A Prairie Alphabet S is for Save the Planet: T is for Time T is for Titanic: A Titanic Alphabet V is for Venus Flytrap: A Plant Alphabet Renowned children’s author Eve Bunting explores the An A-Z tour of the many facets of the prairie A How-to-Be Green Alphabet T is for Time uses the alphabet to explore the concept The history of the Titanic, from the groundbreaking Why do onions make us cry? And what makes a forest history of piracy with topics such as legendary ships, ecosystem and its inhabitants, including bison, quail, S is for Save the Planet details the many of time, from explaining basic units of measurement technology that went into the ship’s design to the a rainforest? From basic science to global issues, the fabled hideouts, and notorious villains like Blackbeard. and prairie dogs, along with insect and plant life. environmental issues we face and then suggests to showcasing important scientific achievements. personal stories of the people on board, is explored. plant kingdom in its amazing diversity is explored. Eve Bunting. Illus., John Manders Anthony D. Fredericks. Illus., Doug Bowles easy-to-take actions that anyone can do. Marie and Roland Smith. Illus., Renée Graef Michael and Debbie Shoulders Eugene M. Gagliano. Illus., Elizabeth Traynor 978-1-58536-815-0, $16.95 978-1-58536-508-1, $16.95, 32 pages Brad Herzog. Illus., Linda Holt Ayriss 978-1-58536-512-8, $16.99, Ages 8 - 11 Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen 978-1-58536-350-6, $17.95 ✎ “Young pirate fanatics will appreciate the interesting 978-1-58536-428-2, $17.95 ✪ 2016 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young 978-1-58536-176-2, $17.95, 32 pages information provided but will also find the illustrations ✪ 2012 NYSRA Charlotte Award Reading List People ✪ 2012 National Parenting Publication Children’s riveting.” —School Library Journal Product—Silver Award Book category

S is for Scientists: A Discovery Alphabet S is for Sleeping Bear Dunes: W is for Waves: An Ocean Alphabet W is for Wind: A Weather Alphabet W is for Woof: A Dog Alphabet A behind-the-scenes look into discoveries that A National Lakeshore Alphabet Explore the ocean’s depths and meet the creatures What is a jet stream? How fast does it flow? What Whether a mutt or purebred, the domesticated dog changed scientific method (Galileo’s theory of Explore the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore that live there. Learn about thermohaline currents, storm-related phenomenon is five times hotter than has been a part of human society for thousands of measurement) to everyday inventions (Scotchgard). in Michigan, which was designated the “Most Beautiful dolphin intelligence, and the largest living structure the sun’s surface? The answers to these questions and years. This A-Z canine course includes behavior, Larry Verstraete. Illus., David Geister Place in America” in 2011 on ABC’s Good Morning in the world. many more can be found in this A-Z weather primer. training, grooming, and health care. 978-1-58536-470-1, $16.95, 32 pages America show. Marie and Roland Smith. Illus., John Megahan Pat Michaels. Illus., Melanie Rose Ruth Strother. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen ✪ 2011 Outstanding Science Trade Books for Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen 978-1-58536-254-7, $17.95 978-1-58536-237-0, $16.95 978-1-58536-343-8, $17.95 Students K-12 List 978-1-58536-917-1, $16.99, 11 x 9 inches, PB: 978-1-58536-330-8, $7.95 PB: 978-1-58536-477-0, $7.95 From S is for Scientists 32 pages ✪ 2007 Learning Magazine Teachers’ Choice Award

S is for Smithsonian: S is for S’mores: A Camping Alphabet Z is for Zookeeper: A Zoo Alphabet America’s Museum Alphabet Find out what to pack, where to go, and what to do Who better than a zookeeper to give a behind- From the Hope Diamond to Dorothy’s ruby slippers when you get there. Topics include unique camping the-scenes tour of one of the most popular places from The Wizard of Oz, readers can take an armchair environments, equipment necessities, famous to visit? From trimming toenails to transportation tour of the incredible exhibitions found in the conservationists, and national parks. to putting animals to bed at night, it’s all here. Smithsonian Museum. Helen Foster James. Illus., Lita Judge Marie and Roland Smith. Illus., Henry Cole Marie and Roland Smith 978-1-58536-302-5, $17.95 978-1-58536-158-8, $16.95 Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen PB: 978-1-58536-329-2, $7.95 From S is for Smithsonian 978-1-58536-314-8, $17.95, 32 pages From Z is for Zookeeper

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A is for Abraham: A Jewish Family B is for Bookworm: A Library Alphabet M is for Masterpiece: An Art Alphabet M is for Melody: A Music Alphabet M is for Mom: A Child’s Alphabet Alphabet Libraries come in all shapes and sizes from Kenya’s Designed to follow the art curricula of grades 3-5, This book is based on NAEC Standards for Music in Some of the many ways a mother expresses her love Discover the meaning behind celebrations such as Camel Library Service to Zimbabwe’s Donkey M is for Masterpiece is the first comprehensive guide Elementary, with instruments, terms, composers, and are explored in playful verse and insightful reflections. the Festival of Lights, and see modern-day families Libraries to northern Europe’s Book Boats. to fine art written especially for children. musical styles examined. Mary Ann McCabe Riehle. Illus., Chris Ellison continue to celebrate their heritage. Anita C. Prieto. Illus., Renée Graef David Domeniconi. Illus., Will Bullas Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Katherine Larson 978-1-58536-458-9, $17.95, 32 pages Richard Michelson. Illus., Ron Mazellan PB: 978-1-58536-326-1, $7.95 978-1-58536-276-9, $17.95, 48 pages 978-1-58536-215-8, $16.95 978-1-58536-322-3, $17.95 PB: 978-1-58536-332-2, $9.99 ✪ 2009 Sydney Taylor Honor Book From A is for Abraham

D is for Drinking Gourd: M is for Monster: P is for Princess: A Royal Alphabet T is for Thor: A Norse Mythology An African American Alphabet A Fantastic Creatures Alphabet Tour the world of kings, queens, and the stories Alphabet From the bravery of the early abolitionists to the Monster, mystery, and fantasy fans of all ages will behind the thrones. Monarchs real (Princess Diana) Explore the world of Scandinavian mythology and cultural legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, discover enjoy this A-Z tribute to legendary creatures such as and make-believe (Cinderella) are profiled and learn about Thor, Odin, the famous Valkyries, and many of the remarkable achievements of African mummies, werewolves, and zombies. examined, along with their legends and histories. other inhabitants of this nine-realm universe. Americans throughout our history. J. Patrick Lewis. Illus., Gerald Kelley Steven L. Layne and Deborah Dover Layne Virginia Loh-Hagan. Illus., Torstein Nordstrand Nancy I. Sanders. Illus., E. B. Lewis 978-1-58536-818-1, $16.99, 32 pages Illus., Robert and Lisa Papp 978-1-53411-050-2, $17.99, 11 x 9 inches 978-1-58536-293-6, $17.95 ✎ “[It] will please lovers of the supernatural any time 978-1-58536-306-3, $17.95 ✪ 2008 IRA Teachers’ Choice From D is for Drinking Gourd of year.” —Publishers Weekly

D is for Drum: A Native American F is for Friendship: A Quilt Alphabet G is for Gladiator: T is for Tutu: A Ballet Alphabet Alphabet The history, craftsmanship, techniques, and traditions An Ancient Rome Alphabet Dancer Sonia Rodriguez, with husband Kurt Browning, How did the horse first come to North America? Why of the art of quilting are presented. Covers fabrics, From A to Z, G is for Gladiator explores ancient Rome. introduces this dance form from its beginnings to did the Anasazi disappear? An A-Z introduction to the quilt patterns, inventions, famous quilts, and cultures. Topics include Roman law, mythology, and the ultimate basic positions to famous stage roles. first people of North America. Helen L. Wilbur. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen “fight club” (gladiatorial combat). Sonia Rodriguez and Kurt Browning Michael and Debbie Shoulders. Illus., Irving Toddy 978-1-58536-532-6, $16.95, 32 pages Debbie and Michael Shoulders. Illus., Victor Juhasz Illus., Wilson Ong 978-1-58536-274-5, $16.95 ✪ 2012 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young 978-1-58536-457-2, $19.99, 11 x 9 inches 978-1-58536-312-4, $16.95, 32 pages ✪ 2008 Learning Magazine Teachers’ Choice Awards People From T is for Thor

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T is for Twin Cities: V is for von Trapp: W is for Windy City: A Chicago Alphabet D is for Dump Truck: A Minneapolis/St. Paul Alphabet A Musical Family Alphabet Explore the Windy City, past and present, from famous A Construction Alphabet Visit famous Twin Cities landmarks, meet famous The names and personalities made famous in the landmarks (the Water Tower) to favorite citizens What could be more fun than building a backyard Minnesotans such as Garrison Keillor, and enjoy the movie The Sound of Music are brought to life. (Barack Obama). treehouse? Jaunty poems offer an A-Z blueprint of region’s many outdoor sports. William Anderson. Illus., Linda Dockey Graves Steven L. Layne and Deborah Dover Layne just what it takes to get the job done. Nancy Carlson and Helen L. Wilbur 978-1-58536-531-9, $16.95, 32 pages Illus., Michael Hays and Judy MacDonald Michael Shoulders. Illus., Kent Culotta Illus., David Geister 978-1-58536-420-6, $17.95 978-1-58536-975-1, $16.99, 11 x 9 inches 978-1-58536-583-8, $16.95, 32 pages From D is for Dump Truck 32 pages, Ages 4-8

Z is for Zeus: A Greek Mythology Alphabet What creature has the head of a woman, the body of a lion, and the wings of an eagle? Find out in this R is for Rhyme: A Poetry Alphabet S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet study of the strange creatures and exciting stories of From acrostics to ballads to meter and metaphor, Using a variety of poetry forms such as free verse Greek mythology. enjoy this collection of poems that illustrate poetic and ode, the beach life is celebrated. Helen L. Wilbur. Illus., Victor Juhasz tools, terms, and techniques. Richard Michelson. Illus., Doris Ettlinger 978-1-58536-341-4, $17.95 Judy Young. Illus., Victor Juhasz 978-1-58536-862-4, $15.95, 11 x 9 inches From Z is for Zeus 978-1-58536-240-0, $17.95, 48 pages 32 pages, All ages PB: 978-1-58536-519-7, $8.95 ✎ “Absolutely lovely and original, this is a summer ✪ Starred Kirkus Reviews book of poetry worth remembering and revisiting year From R is for Rhyme after year after year.” — Betsy Bird, New York Public Library librarian School Themes

K is for Kindergarten Number 1 Teacher: T is for Teachers: A School Alphabet S is for Story: A Writer’s Alphabet With helpful tips and activities, this A–Z primer helps A School Counting Book Behind-the-scenes peek at one of the most important Writing terms and topics such as first draft and young children prepare for kindergarten, explaining From the five lines on a music staff all the way up to buildings a child will ever enter. narrative are explained. Genres, story elements, and what a child can expect during a typical day. the famous 100th day of school, young readers are Steven L. Layne and Deborah Dover Layne the mechanics of how to write are covered. Erin Dealey. Illus., Joseph Cowman introduced to the concepts they’ll learn in elementary Illus., Doris Ettlinger Esther Hershenhorn. Illus., Zachary Pullen 978-1-58536-995-9, $16.99, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 school. 978-1-58536-159-5, $16.95, Ages 4-10 978-1-58536-439-8, $17.95 Steven L. Layne and Deborah Dover Layne PB: 978-1-58536-331-5, $7.95 ✪ 2011 Learning Magazine Teachers’ Choice Award Illus., Doris Ettlinger Canadian version: 978-1-58536-266-0 978-1-58536-307-0, $17.95 ✪ 2006 Learning Magazine Teachers’ Choice Award From S is for Story

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A is for Amazing Moments: A is for Axel: An Ice Skating Alphabet B is for Buckaroo: A Cowboy Alphabet Full Count: A Baseball Number Book G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Hat Tricks Count: A Hockey Number A Sports Alphabet World champion figure skater Kurt Browning glides What is a cowboy? What equipment can’t he (or she) Starting with the signal for a fastball (1), to the miles- Alphabet Book From the first woman to swim the English Channel to through the alphabet, explaining the history, do without? Cowpokes will enjoy this romp through per-hour speed on the fastest pitches thrown (100+), Follow the incredible athletes and amazing events Companion title to Z is for Zamboni, hockey fans see the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, techniques, and memorable moments of the sport. the facts, feats, and folks of the cowboy way of life. the sport of baseball is explained using numbers. and milestones that have occurred in the world of numbers everywhere—from scoreboard to jersey—as witness some of the incredible and amazing events Kurt Browning. Illus., Melanie Rose Louise Doak Whitney and Gleaves Whitney Brad Herzog. Illus., Bruce Langton Olympic sports. they count their way through the sport. and milestones in the world of sports. 978-1-58536-280-6, $17.95 Illus., Susan Guy 978-1-58536-429-9, $17.95, 32 pages Brad Herzog. Illus., Doug Bowles Matt Napier. Illus., Melanie Rose Brad Herzog. Illus., Melanie Rose 978-1-58536-139-7, $17.95, 11 x 9 inches 978-1-58536-462-6, $15.95, 11 x 9, 32 pages 978-1-58536-163-2, $16.95 978-1-58536-360-5, $17.95 PB: 978-1-58536-336-0, $7.95 Hockey Numbers BB: 978-1-58536-346-9, $7.99 5½ x 7½, 28 pages, Ages 1-4

D is for Derby: A Kentucky Derby E is for Extreme: H is for Hockey: An NHL Alumni Alphabet H is for Home Run: A Baseball Alphabet H is for Hook: A Fishing Alphabet Alphabet An Extreme Sports Alphabet Written by one of hockey’s foremost historians, this book Readers are pitched baseball’s facts, faces, history, and H is for Hook tackles types of lures, where to fish, and Enjoy a behind-the-scenes view of this prestigious From bungee jumping to the ultramarathon, the world pays tribute to players in the National Hockey League places in this A-Z “home plate” view of America’s what equipment you will need, along with the basics of event with topics such as famous jockeys, legendary of extreme sports is explored. Topics include drag Alumni Association and the sport they love. favorite pastime. Topics include game basics and cleaning and cooking your final catch. horses, and fabled Bluegrass farms. racing, freestyle skiing, and kite boarding. Kevin Shea. Illus., Ken Dewar famous players. Judy Young. Illus., Gary Palmer Helen L. Wilbur. Illus., Jaime Corum Brad Herzog. Illus., Melanie Rose 978-1-58536-794-8, $16.95, 32 pages Brad Herzog. Illus., Melanie Rose 978-1-58536-347-6, $17.95, 11 x 9 inches 978-1-58536-813-6, $16.95 978-1-58536-310-0, $17.95 978-1-58536-219-6, $16.95 H is for Hockey PB: 978-1-58536-475-6, $7.95, 11 x 9 inches From E is for Extreme BB: 978-1-58536-891-4, $8.99 5¼ x 7½, 28 pages, Ages 1-4

F is for Fenway: America’s H is for Horse: An Equestrian Alphabet J is for Jump Shot: A Basketball Oldest Major League Ballpark From basics such as mucking out a stall and how to Alphabet Baseball fans learn about the ballpark’s history, features, judge a horse’s qualities to the history of the Royal From the first jump ball and its humble beginnings at and momentous events, including famous home runs Canadian Mounted Police, horse-lovers of all ages are a YMCA to the final buzzer and glamour of the profes- from luminaries such as Ted Williams. given A-Z fundamentals. sional league, basketball fundamentals and terms are Jerry Pallotta. Illus., John S. Dykes Mike Ulmer. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen explained. 978-1-58536-788-7, $16.95, 32 pages 978-1-58536-213-4, $19.99 Mike Ulmer. Illus., Mark Braught 978-1-58536-229-5, $16.95 PB: 978-1-58536-338-4, $7.95 From J is for Jump Shot From F is for Fenway

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K is for Kick: A Soccer Alphabet P is for Putt: A Golf Alphabet R is for Race: A Stock Car Alphabet A is for America: An American Alphabet D is for Democracy: A Citizen’s Alphabet E is for Everyone! Every Vote and Every Where is the world’s largest soccer ball? What is a This A-Z explanation covers everything from the From the pace car’s first lap to the final checkered flag, Famous citizens (Thomas Edison), historical events Explore our government’s structure, from its earliest Voice: A Democracy Alphabet “header” and how many times is it used in an average dimples on the ball to equipment, famous courses, and readers get a driver’s-seat view to the exciting world of (first man on the moon), national symbols (bald beginnings to definitions of basic components and This streamlined ABC approach explains the basic game? K is for Kick details every facet of the game of why golfers shout “Fore!” stock car racing. Illustrations by a NASCAR licensed eagle), and more are explored. concepts. building blocks of America’s democratic system soccer from Pelé to passing. Brad Herzog. Illus., Bruce Langton artist. Devin Scillian. Illus., Pam Carroll Elissa Grodin. Illus., Victor Juhasz of government. Back matter provides further Brad Herzog. Illus., Melanie Rose 978-1-58536-252-3, $16.95 Brad Herzog. Illus., Jane Gilltrap Bready 978-1-58536-015-4, $22.95, 56 pages 978-1-58536-234-9, $16.95, Ages 8-10 explanation of key concepts. 978-1-58536-130-4, $16.95 PB: 978-1-58536-476-3, $7.95 978-1-58536-272-1, $16.95 PB: 978-1-58536-328-5, $7.95 Elissa Grodin. Illus., Victor Juhasz PB: 978-1-58536-339-1, $7.95 ✪ 2005 IRA–CBC Children’s Book Award Notable 978-1-53411-136-3, 9 x 9 inches, $15.99 32 pages, Ages 4-8

S is for the Stanley Cup: T is for Touchdown: A Football Alphabet Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet Everyone Counts: H is for Honor: A Military Family M is for Money: An Economics Alphabet A Hockey Championship Alphabet Fans of all ages will devour the details on the world Penned by the son of a former NHL player, the ABCs A Citizen’s Number Book Alphabet This A-Z examination of economics includes basic This book pays tribute to the Stanley Cup with topics of the pigskin, from A-Z and end zone to end zone. of hockey are spelled out at every level—from a child’s Starting with the Constitution (Number 1) to the Penned by the son of a career officer, the history, concepts such as supply and demand, goods and that include Cup history and records, famous players, Plays and players are just a few of the topics covered. first game of shinny to the Stanley Cup finals. number of senators in the Senate (100), Everyone responsibility, and legacy of military family life is services, world trade, and free markets. and nail-biting finishes. Brad Herzog. Illus., Mark Braught Matt Napier. Illus., Melanie Rose Counts uses numbers to explain the parties, explored. A respectful tribute to those who serve in Debbie and Michael Shoulders. Illus., Marty Kelley Mike Ulmer. Illus., Chris Lyons 978-1-58536-233-2, $16.95 978-1-58536-065-9, $19.95 processes, people, and history of our government. America’s Armed Forces and their families. 978-1-58536-817-4, $16.99 978-1-58536-972-0, $16.99, 11 x 9 inches, PB: 978-1-58536-337-7, $7.95 PB: 978-1-58536-238-7, $8.99 Elissa Grodin. Illus., Victor Juhasz Devin Scillian. Illus., Victor Juhasz 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 8-11 32 pages 11 x 9 inches (PB only) BB: 978-1-58536-303-2, $8.99 978-1-58536-295-0, $17.95, Ages 8-10 978-1-58536-292-9, $17.95, 11 x 9 inches ✎ “Cheerful color illustrations enhance this educa- 5¼ x 7½, 32 pages, Ages 1-4 ✪ 2008 NYSRA Suggested Reading List tional book crafted to appeal to both beginning ✪ 2003 Blue Spruce Award readers learning the alphabet and older children who are curious about how money and trade work.” —Midwest Book Review The Chicago Cubs

W is for Wrigley: Murphy’s Ticket: The Goofy Start One Nation: America by the Numbers W is for Welcome: A Celebration of The Friendly Confines Alphabet and Glorious End of the Chicago As the companion title to A is for America, One America’s Diversity Enjoy this alphabetical tribute to Wrigley Field, the Cubs Billy Goat Curse Nation uses numbers to further explore the history, This A–Z celebration of America’s diverse population oldest ballpark in the National League and the home In this enjoyable yarn Brad Herzog relates the geography, and people that have shaped the country showcases the achievements and contributions of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. “Billy Goat Curse” story and how the Chicago From Murphy’s Ticket of the United States. from the many people who have chosen to make the Brad Herzog. Illus., John Hanley Cubs’ World Series drought ended in 2016. Devin Scillian. Illus., Pam Carroll United States their home. 978-1-58536-816-7, $16.95, 32 pages Brad Herzog. Illus., David Leonard PB: 978-1-58536-249-3, $7.95 Brad Herzog. Illus., Multiple Artists 978-1-58536-387-2, $16.99, 11 x 9 inches 978-1-58536-402-2, $17.99 From W is for Welcome 32 pages 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages

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A is for Abraham: J is for Jack-O’-Lantern: P is for Pilgrim: A Thanksgiving A Isn’t for Fox: An Isn’t Alphabet Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Boogie A Jewish Family Alphabet A Halloween Alphabet Alphabet Experts know that sometimes the best way to teach a When a jazz-loving rooster sets his sights on winning Starring Indigo Blume Discover the meaning behind celebrations such as Enjoy Halloween history, haunted houses, spooky From the lives of our early settlers, who established child what something is is to teach him what it isn’t. a barnyard talent show, he realizes he can’t do it as On the eve of singing at a local festival, a bout of stage the Festival of Lights, and see modern-day families corn mazes, and more. the foundations for American freedoms and ideals, to Wendy Ulmer. Illus., Laura Knorr a solo act. fright threatens a little girl’s confidence. Then Acoustic continue to celebrate their heritage. Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Donald Wu today’s celebrations. 978-1-58536-319-3, $16.95 Kwame Alexander. Illus., Tim Bowers Rooster’s Barnyard Band comes to the rescue. Richard Michelson. Illus., Ron Mazellan 978-1-58536-443-5, $14.95, Ages 4-8 Carol Crane. Illus., Helle Urban 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-58536-688-0, $15.95 Kwame Alexander. Illus., Tim Bowers 978-1-58536-322-3, $17.95 PB: 978-1-58536-353-7, $7.95 ✪ 2009 Learning Magazine Teachers’ Choice Award 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 978-1-53411-114-1, $16.99 ✪ 2009 Sydney Taylor Honor Book ✪ 2010 NYSRA Charlotte Award Reading List ✪ 43rd Annual NAACP Image Award finalist – 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 Outstanding Literary Work – Children’s category

Discover the World

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A is for America: D is for Dala Horse: M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet From Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Boogie Starring Indigo Blume An American Alphabet A Nordic Countries Alphabet Mike Ulmer. Illus., Melanie Rose Devin Scillian. Illus., Pam Carroll Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Renée Graef 978-1-58536-051-2, $19.95 978-1-58536-015-4, $22.95 978-1-58536-510-4, $17.95 PB: 978-1-58536-235-6, $8.95 56 pages BB: 978-1-58536-345-2, $7.99 D is for Dancing Dragon: 5½ x 7½, 34 pages, Ages 1-4 B is for Bagpipes: A Scotland Alphabet A China Alphabet Eve Begley Kiehm. Illus., Alexa Rutherford Carol Crane. Illus., Zong Zhou Wang P is for Passport: A World Alphabet 978-1-58536-453-4, $19.99, 11 x 9 inches 978-1-58536-273-8, $17.95, 48 pages Devin Scillian. Illus., various artists PB: 978-1-58536-473-2, $7.95 978-1-58536-157-1, $19.95, 48 pages B is for Big Ben: An England Alphabet Pamela Duncan Edwards. Illus., Melanie Rose D is for Down Under: P is for Piñata: A Mexico Alphabet 978-1-58536-305-6, $19.99, 11 x 9 inches An Australia Alphabet Tony Johnston. Illus., John Parra Devin Scillian. Illus., Geoff Cook 978-1-58536-144-1, $17.95 C is for Canada: 978-1-58536-445-9, $17.95 ✪ 2010 California Reading Association Eureka! Honor Back Roads, Country Toads Badger’s Perfect Garden Bambi’s First Day Celebrating Our Nation Winner Two country toads get the wrong idea after stowing After Badger and his friends plant the perfect garden, From Felix Salten’s original tale, this picture book Mike Ulmer. Illus., Sylvie Daigneault E is for Eiffel Tower: away on some fishermen’s fly fishing trip. Are they a rainstorm washes away all of the seeds. Is the depicts the early moments of the fawn’s life in 978-1-58536-973-7, $16.99 A France Alphabet S is for Shamrock: out of luck on their all-you-can-eat fly buffet? garden ruined? the safety of a forest glen and the shelter of his 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages Helen L. Wilbur. Illus., Yan Nascimbene An Ireland Alphabet Devin Scillian. Illus., Tim Bowers Marsha Diane Arnold. Illus., Ramona Kaulitzki mother’s care. 978-1-58536-505-0, $17.95 Eve Bunting. Illus., Matt Faulkner 978-1-53411-039-7, $16.99 978-1-53411-000-7, $16.99 Felix Salten. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen C is for Ciao: An Italy Alphabet 978-1-58536-290-5, $17.95 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4–8 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4–8 978-1-58536-422-0, $15.95 Elissa Grodin and Governor Mario Cuomo K is for Kabuki: A Japan Alphabet ✪ 2019 Florida Book Award, Bronze Medal 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 Illus., Marco Ventura Gloria Whelan and Jenny Nolan. Illus., Oki S. Han T is for Taj Mahal: An India Alphabet 978-1-58536-361-2, $17.95, 48 pages 978-1-58536-444-2, $17.95 Varsha Bajaj. Illus., Robert Crawford 978-1-58536-504-3, $17.95

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Based on the. Kennedy Center Musical

Discover the World

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Be A Good Dragon Bear and Bird NEW Because I’m New Books Do Not Have Wings A Boy Like You The Boy and the Moon Told in rhyming text, this cautionary tale about a An old bear and a young bird become friends and When a new baby joins a family, the older sibling needs What is a book and where can it take you? Rhyming text This celebration of all the wonderful ways to be a boy A young boy slips outside to join some special friends fire-sneezing dragon encourages readers of all spend several years together until the bear’s death. some reassurance on his changing role, and learns and gorgeous art guide this journey of discovering all the encourages readers to be true to themselves while in a moonlight celebration. But their revelry comes to ages to cover their mouths when they sneeze. Happy memories bring comfort to the young bird. how to be a big brother. magical things one can find in a book. embracing empathy and kindness. An important a halt when the moon becomes caught in a tree. Is Kurt Cyrus. Illus., Kurt Cyrus James Skofield. Illus., Jennifer Thermes Brad Sneed. Illus., Brad Sneed Brynne Barnes. Illus., Rogério Coelho message for today’s male youth. anyone brave enough to save the moon? 978-1-58536-383-4, $17.99 978-1-58536-835-8, $15.99 978-1-53411-071-7, $16.99 978-1-58536-964-5, $16.99 Frank Murphy. Illus., Kayla Harren James Christopher Carroll 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 6-8 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 0-6 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-53411-046-5, $16.99 Illus., James Christopher Carroll 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-58536-521-0, $19.99 ✎ “Kids will love the silliness of Enzo’s journey and ✎ “A good title to share when talking about death ✎ “A clever, rhythmic, rhyming, rollicking, magical 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-6 will forever remember that if they are going to sneeze, with children.” —Kirkus Reviews celebration of whimsy and words that soar off the page. ✎ “The story is directed squarely at boys, but ‘be a good dragon and cover it, please.’ . . . a good It will surely hook young readers.” Harren’s illustrations show representations of all storytime choice, especially during cold season.” —Kwame Alexander, 2015 Newbery Medal Award Winner kinds of kids and families.” —Publishers Weekly —School Library Journal

Black Beauty’s Early Days in the Bully Buster the Little Garbage Truck Buzzy the bumblebee Meadow When Bully, a mean bullfrog, takes over a pond, the Afraid of loud noises, Buster the little garbage truck Once Buzzy learns that a bumblebee’s wingspan is Following the opening chapter from the original 1877 other residents decide to take action, showing that must overcome his fears to help a friend in need. too small to support its body weight, he’s overcome story, lush paintings depict the first few months of the standing up together can make all the difference in Marcia Berneger. Illus., Kevin Zimmer with doubt. horse’s life as a foal. the world. 978-1-58536-894-5, $14.99 Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe Anna Sewell. Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan Jennifer Sattler. Illus., Jennifer Sattler 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-6 978-1-886947-82-5, $15.00 978-1-58536-296-7, $15.95 978-1-58536-416-9, $16.99 ✎ “Expect to read this story more than once! It might 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 From Because I’m New 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 just become a favorite.” —Examiner.com PB: 978-1-58536-166-3, $6.95 ✪ 2006 Foreword Magazine’s Book of the Year Award Finalist

Blue Corn Soup Boats Will Float Bobby Babinski’s Bathtub NEW A Cape! Catch A Kiss Chip and Curly: The Great Potato Race Mouse makes just enough of her blue corn soup for one. From trawlers to tankers and coast guard vessels to When Bobby Babinski is reluctant to get into the bath- Amazing things can happen with a cape! You might be This gentle story reassures the young reader that a Chip wants to win first place in the annual Spud City But the aroma soon tempts her neighbors to stop by. cruise ships, readers will enjoy learning about the many tub, his father goes to extreme lengths to create the able to fly or run faster than a jet-powered cheetah. A mother’s love (along with her kisses) will always find Festival sack race, but there’s a new competitor in Caroline Stutson. Illus., Teri Weidner types of watercraft on our lakes, rivers, and oceans. best tub ever, including adding aquatic animals! piece of fabric unlocks a boy’s imagination. its way. town—Curly. 978-1-58536-967-6, $16.99 Andria Warmflash Rosenbaum. Illus., Brett Curzon Judy Young. Illus., Kevin M. Barry Marty Kelley. Illus., Marty Kelley Deborah Diesen. Illus., Kris Aro McLeod Cathy Breisacher. Illus., Joshua Heinsz 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-53411-041-0, $16.99 978-1-53411-032-8, $16.99 978-1-53411-111-0, $16.99 978-1-58536-961-4, $15.99 978-1-58536-408-4, $16.99 ✎ “This tale is sure to become a time-honored 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4–8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4–8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 1-5 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4–8 read-aloud in libraries and classrooms everywhere.” ✎ “This twosome is a downright refreshing discovery. —School Library Journal A sweet mother-daughter idyll.” —Kirkus Reviews

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NEW The Color Collector Finnegan and Fox: The Ten-Foot Cop First Day at Zoo School First Dog A boy is curious when he sees a schoolmate collecting A police horse named Finnegan rescues a child lost Outgoing Amanda the Panda decides anxious Alfred Looking for a home, a lonely dog travels the world. litter. When she explains why, the boy sees his new in New York City. the Alligator would be the perfect best friend, despite But it’s not until he returns to the U.S. that he finds friend through appreciative eyes. Helen L. Wilbur. Illus., John Manders the differences in their temperaments. his perfect home. Nicholas Solis. Illus., Renia Metallinou 978-1-58536-784-9, $19.99 Sarah Dillard. Illus., Sarah Dillard J. Patrick Lewis & Beth Zappitello. Illus., Tim Bowers 978-1-53411-105-9, $16.99 9x11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-8 978-1-58536-890-7, $14.99 978-1-58536-467-1, $15.95 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “A lighthearted tribute to the NYPD’s Mounted 9 x 9 inches, 40 pages, Ages 5-7 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, All ages Unit, with seen-it-all narration provided by a horse ✎ “Crisp images and candid storytelling capture the named Finnegan.” —Publishers Weekly give-and-take inherent in many early friendships.” —Publishers Weekly From The Color Collector

Colors of Me Common Threads: Adam’s Day at the Delia’s Dull Day The Flying Hand of Marco B. Four Seasons of Fun: Egg Hunts! Ghost Cat Told in verse, intriguing collage illustrations frame Market Delia complains that her life is dull, not realizing that In this be-careful-what-you-wish-for tale a young boy Fireworks! Pumpkins! Reindeer! When lighthouse keeper Miss Maggie McCullen needs this timeless story of a young child who questions When Adam and his parents visit Eastern Market, amazing things are happening around her, such as puts his hand out the car window and fantasizes Rhyming couplets cycle through the changes of the help during a fierce storm, her ghost cat, Sailor Boy, the significance of color in the world around her. he gets lost in the crowd. But in this sea of different pirates on the school bus or elephants in her house. about flying. Told in rhyming text. four seasons, showcasing popular outdoor and indoor comes to the rescue. Brynne Barnes. Illus., Annika M. Nelson faces and diverse clothing, Adam is not alone. Andy Myer. Illus., Andy Myer Richard Leiter. Illus., Shahar Kober activities. One verse in each season references a Eve Bunting. Illus., Kevin M. Barry 978-1-58536-541-8, $15.95 Huda Essa. Illus., Mercè Tous 978-1-58536-804-4, $16.95 978-1-58536-888-4, $15.99 major holiday. 978-1-58536-993-5, $16.99 9 x 9 inches, 28 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-53411-010-6, $16.99 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-8 10 x 10 inches, 24 pages, Ages 5-7 Pamela Duncan Edwards. Illus., Sylvie Daigneault 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4–8 ✎ Starred Kirkus Reviews ✎ “Little listeners will be hoping their hands will take 978-1-58536-403-9, $16.99 flight on their next road trips.” —Kirkus Reviews 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8

NEW Don’t Call Me Fuzzybutt! Experiment #256 Ferry Tail A Giraffe Did One A Girl Like You Goodnight Baby Bear A quarrel over noise and housing leads to name-calling When budding inventor Ian is inspired to build a jet When Walter the ferry dog tries life as a landlubber, Readers have to figure out just exactly what it is these Empowering messages encourage girls of all ages to Baby Bear’s family comes together to celebrate and hurt feelings. Can Bear and Woodpecker find a pack for his dog, Experiment #256 begins! What he finds that it doesn’t suit him. Can he get back to animals are doing. A fun reminder on good manners. stand up for themselves and to follow their dreams childhood memories and milestones. solution that works for them both? could go wrong? his ferry home? Jerry Pallotta. Illus., Tatjana Mai-Wyss and passions. From the team behind A Boy Like You. Michael Shoulders. Illus., Teri Weidner Robin Newman. Illus., Susan Batori Marty Kelley. Illus., Marty Kelley Katharine Kenah. Illus., Nicole Wong 978-1-58536-641-5, $15.95 Frank Murphy and Carla Murphy. Illus., Kayla Harren 978-1-58536-471-8, $19.99 978-1-53411-073-1, $16.99 978-1-53411-013-7, $16.99 978-1-58536-829-7, $16.99 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-6 978-1-53411-096-0, $16.99 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages Birth and up 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4–8 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 5-8 9 x11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “Though a dog on the loose on a ferryboat is truly ✎ “The message is simple but bears repeating, and this a fairy tale, Walter’s story is a tale well-told.” is a welcome addition for any collection needing pages in —Kirkus Reviews which children see themselves.” —School Library Journal

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Good Night, Forest Good Night, Library Grady the Goose Invisible Lizard Invisible Lizard in Love I Spy with My Little Eye: Minnesota A new day is dawning in a sleepy little forest. Rise and Section by section, the library winds down for the Grady does things her way, ignoring her parents’ advice. Napoleon has no friends. No one can see him because Napoleon the chameleon is back and he’s looking for Poetic puzzles are paired with dual photos of shine! Then just as quickly, the day is over. From the night. But it’s hard to put down that one last book. But when she lags behind after her family flies south, chameleons blend in with their surroundings. So he love in all the wrong places. What will it take to find Minnesota scenery and landmarks. One in each pair duo behind Good Night, Reindeer. Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Marco Bucci Grady regrets not listening to them. tries every trick he can think of to get noticed. true love? of photos has undergone a slight change. Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Marco Bucci 978-1-58536-406-0, $16.99 Denise Brennan-Nelson. Kurt Cyrus. Illus., Andy Atkins Kurt Cyrus. Illus., Andy Atkins Kathy-jo Wargin. Photography, Ed Wargin 978-1-58536-388-9, $16.99 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4–8 Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe 978-1-58536-378-0, $16.99 978-1-53411-015-1, $16.99 978-1-58536-359-9, $15.99 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-58536-282-0, $16.95 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, All ages 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “This amusing, heartwarming tale will appeal to a wide audience . . . Highly recommended.” —School Library Journal

The Handkerchief Quilt Hannah’s Tall Order: He’s Been a Monster All Day! Jam & Jelly by Holly & Nellie Junk: A Spectacular Tale of Trash Kay Kay’s Alphabet Safari When a disastrous flood damages Parkland School, An A to Z Sandwich After overhearing his mother say, “He’s been a monster Holly’s family lives a simple life, enjoying the bounty A young girl’s obsession with junk ends up saving the After promising to paint animal pictures for the local Miss Anderson, an elementary teacher, devises a way Poor McDougal has his hands full when Hannah all day,” a little boy daydreams what life would be like of the earth. But times are hard and a cold winter is day when disaster strikes her community. A clever school’s new classroom, Kay Kay walks through the to raise money to help buy replacement books. orders an A to Z sandwich. Readers will giggle as the as a monster. coming. Without a warm coat, how will Holly be able tale about the importance of recycling and reuse. beautiful Kenyan countryside, looking for inspiration. Carol Crane. Illus., Gary Palmer deli chef builds this “dee-lish” sandwich. Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Cyd Moore to attend school? Nicholas Day. Illus., Tom Disbury Dana Sullivan. Illus., Dana Sullivan 978-1-58536-344-5, $15.95 Linda Vander Heyden. Illus., Kayla Harren 978-1-58536-827-3, $14.99 Gloria Whelan. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen 978-1-58536-400-8, $16.99 978-1-58536-905-8, $15.99 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 978-1-58536-382-7, $16.99 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-6 978-1-58536-109-0, $17.95 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 9 inches, 40 pages, Ages 6-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “This rhyming read-aloud provides the opportunity 10½ x 10½ inches, 48 pages, Ages 4-10 ✎ “Kids will enjoy the silliness, and there’s lots of ✎ “With curly red hair, pale skin, and freckles galore, for discussing appropriate and inappropriate behavior ✪ 2003 National Parenting Publication Honor Award potential for the classroom.” —Kirkus Reviews Hannah is a charmer. . . . A made-to-order toothsome with preschoolers.” —Booklist tale.” ----Kirkus Reviews

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The Hidden Bestiary of A Horse Named Jack Hu Wan and the Sleeping Dragon Kindergarrrten Bus NEW The Lady of the Library Marvelous, Mysterious, and Jack the horse is used to having visitors, but one day When Hu Wan learns that the emperor has died and On the first day of school, a rough and tough pirate bus When a library is scheduled for demolition, the ghostly (maybe even) Magical Creatures no one comes to pet and play with him. What’s a poor his nine-year-old son is named Emperor of China, he driver experiences the same fears and anxieties that lady that haunts it teams up with a young girl to save it. Explorer Basil B. Barnswhitten travels the globe, horse to do? gives a special cricket cage to the boy to offer many children feel when faced with something new. A reminder of the role libraries play within communities. searching out exotic creatures from the Chinese River Linda Vander Heyden. Illus., Petra Brown comfort and cheer. Mike Ornstein. Illus., Kevin M. Barry Angie Karcher. Illus., Rachel Sanson Dolphin to the Jackalope. 978-1-58536-395-7, $16.99 Judy Young. Illus., Jordi Solano 978-1-58536-398-8, $16.99 978-1-53411-102-8, $16.99 Judy Young. Illus., Laura Francesca Filippucci 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 0-4 978-1-58536-977-5, $16.99 PB: 978-1-53411-047-2, $7.99 9 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-58536-433-6, $16.95 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 0-4 11 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 ✎ “A thoughtful read-aloud tale for storytime or bedtime, ✎ “This clever comedy may be powerful enough to and highly recommended.” —Midwest Book Review defuse the worry of an entire classroom of reluctant school-goers.” —Publishers Weekly

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Leopold the Lion Letters from My Tooth Fairy The Little Green Pea Little Yellow Truck Lizzie and the Last Day of School Love from a Star After Jack and Ella secretly adopt a friendly lion as a After losing her first tooth, Natalie and her tooth fairy A little green pea dreams of big things beyond Little Yellow Truck wants to help build a children’s Lizzie loves school so much she is heartbroken when In this tender story told in verse, a shining star reminds family pet, they realize that Leopold’s real home may exchange letters, discussing some of childhood’s most the pea patch, including becoming a tree. park, but it looks like all the work will be assigned to it comes to an end. But soon Lizzie finds herself in a a little bear and his best bunny friend that they are be the best place for him after all. important moments like bad school pictures and best Alison Barber. Illus., Paige Keiser the bigger vehicles. different type of classroom! never alone and are always under God’s loving care. Denise Brennan-Nelson. friend troubles. 978-1-58536-448-0, $15.95 Eve Bunting. Illus., Kevin Zimmer Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., Kris Aro McLeod Katherine Cutchin Gazzetta Illus., Ruth McNally Barshaw Brooke Hecker. Illus., Deborah Melmon 10 x 10 inches, 28 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-58536-407-7, $16.99 978-1-58536-895-2, $15.99 Illus., Katherine Cutchin Gazzetta 978-1-58536-828-0, $16.99 978-1-53411-055-7, $16.99 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4–8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 5-7 978-1-58536-950-8, $14.99 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-8 9 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “An engaging selection for those eager-to-learn 10 x 7½ inches, 32 pages, All ages ✎ “An essential look at the importance of an active ✎ “A charming epistolary addition to the surprisingly students.”—School Library Journal lifestyle sneakily disguised as a fanciful feline.” spare Tooth Fairy shelves.” —School Library Journal —Kirkus Reviews

The Little Kids’ Table Mae the Mayfly May I Come In? Mela and the Elephant While attending a family dinner, a group of young After Mae hatches, her mother tells Mae she needs Frightened by a storm, Raccoon is afraid to be alone Mela needs help to find her way back to her village. But cousins find themselves seated at the little kids’ to make the most of her brief time on earth. An inspiring in his home. Will any of his neighbors invite him in? it doesn’t look like any of the jungle animals will help. table, where chaos reigns and manners are nowhere reminder to appreciate all the little moments in life. Marsha Diane Arnold. Illus., Jennie Poh Dow Phumiruk. Illus., Ziyue Chen to be found. Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Florence Weiser 978-1-58536-394-0, $16.99 978-1-58536-998-0, $16.99 Mary Ann McCabe Riehle. Illus., Mary Reaves Uhles 978-1-53411-051-9, $16.99 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-58536-913-3, $16.99 11 x 9 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “Come on in, the story says without saying it, ✎ “Phumiruk (Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 5-8 ✎ “Brennan-Nelson creates an endearing character which is always the best way . . . Lovely artwork Lines) takes readers to the country of her birth in an ✎ “Who wouldn’t want to join this table? All you have who realizes that when you take a chance, the combined with goodwill toward men.” —Kirkus Reviews instructive contemporary fable about kindness.” to do is hang a spoon from your nose.” rewards can greatly outweigh the risks.” —Publishers Weekly —Kirkus Reviews —Booklist From Letters from My Tooth Fairy

Little Red Rolls Away Little Sock NEW Little Sock Makes a Friend Memoirs of an Elf Memoirs of a Goldfish Memoirs of a Hamster A little red barn is relocated to a new home, where old When a sock gets tired of his same old routine, Though Little Sock loves to visit Sock City, sometimes On Christmas Eve, Spark Elf tries to keep Santa on With his bowl to himself, Goldfish loves his life until one Seymour the hamster has the perfect life inside his cage, friends and new ones await his arrival. A reassuring he escapes from his drawer, hoping to find a place it can be lonely, especially when it looks like everyone schedule as he delivers presents, but a hiccup occurs day . . . A personal account from a goldfish on life until he is tricked to venture outside by a conniving cat. story for readers facing changes. where everything is new and exciting. else has a friend. Is it hard to make a friend? when an unexpected visitor hitches a ride back to the in his bowl as bubblers, a snail, and other intruders Devin Scillian. Illus., Tim Bowers Linda Whalen. Illus., Jennifer E. Morris Kia Heise and Christopher D. Park. Kia Heise and Christopher D. Park. North Pole. crowd him. 978-1-58536-831-0, $15.99 978-1-58536-987-4, $16.99 Illus., Christopher D. Park Illus., Christopher D. Park Devin Scillian. Illus., Tim Bowers Devin Scillian. Illus., Tim Bowers 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-53411-005-2, $14.99 978-1-53411-126-4, $14.99 978-1-58536-910-2, $16.99 978-1-58536-507-4, $15.95 ✎ “Scillian’s low-key sense of humor is perfect for our 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “Designed to address the anxieties moving holds 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-6 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-6 daffy protagonist.” —Booklist ✪ for children, this book is competent and clear.” 2012 NYSRA Charlotte Award List ✪ 2014 IRA–CBC Children’s Choices list — Kirkus Reviews

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Memoirs of a Parrot Memoirs of a Tortoise Moose on the Loose Mother Ghost: Nursery Rhymes for Mr. Goat’s Valentine Murphy’s Ticket: The Goofy Start and Readers will laugh at the serious communications When eighty-years-young Oliver the tortoise loses his What would you do with a moose in your yard? Little Monsters When Mr. Goat learns that it’s Valentine’s Day, he sets Glorious End of the Chicago Cubs Billy barrier between a man and his pet parrot. human friend, he goes looking for answers to life’s Or in your house? How about in your room? Comedic Readers will enjoy this tongue-in-ghoulish cheek collection out in search of gifts for his first love, but his choices Goat Curse Devin Scillian. Illus., Tim Bowers big questions. A flip on the conventional losing-a-pet artwork highlights this rhyming read-aloud of of nursery rhymes rewritten for spooky fun. are a little unconventional. In this enjoyable yarn Brad Herzog relates the “Billy 978-1-58536-962-1, $16.99 storyline. outlandish animal antics. Rachel Kolar. Illus., Roland Garrigue Eve Bunting. Illus., Kevin Zimmer Goat Curse” story and how the Chicago Cubs’ World 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 Devin Scillian. Illus., Tim Bowers Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., John Bendall-Brunello 978-1-58536-392-6, $16.99 978-1-58536-944-7, $16.99 Series drought ended in 2016. ✪ 2017 Great Lakes Great Books Award for grades 2 – 3 978-1-53411-019-9, $16.99 978-1-58536-427-5, $15.95, 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-7 Brad Herzog. Illus., David Leonard 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4–8 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “The skeletons and spiders will satisfy those looking ✎ Starred Publishers Weekly 978-1-58536-387-2, $16.99 ✎ “The story is both heart-rending and uplifting . . . An for their share of scary, but everything is portrayed 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages unusual and wonderful gem.” —Starred Kirkus Reviews with enough humor to keep the book accessible for even trembling little monsters . . .” —Booklist

New Lulu & Rocky Adventures series

Written by Barbara Joosse and and Illustrated by Renée Graef

• 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, ages 4-8 My Family Four Floors Up My Mom’s Wedding My Red Velvet Cape ab your suitcase a Told in rhyme, this sweet any-day-in-the-life story A child of divorce, 7-year-old Pinky is torn by feelings Mateo’s grandmother is bringing him a very special Gr nd follows a little girl as she enjoys the pleasures a birthday gift. But is the gift really what he thinks it is? all of our ad of loyalty to her father and affection for the man her us on ventu simple day can bring. mom is about to marry. Dana Sullivan. Illus., Dana Sullivan join res ! Caroline Stutson. Illus., Celia Krampien Eve Bunting. Illus., Lisa Papp 978-1-58536-393-3, $16.99 Lulu & Rocky in Detroit Lulu & Rocky in Milwaukee 978-1-58536-991-1, $16.99 978-1-58536-288-2, $16.95 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 Lulu and Rocky explore the city of Detroit, visiting Lulu and her cousin Rocky visit the city of Milwaukee 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 0-4 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 well-known sites like Comerica Park and “Hitsville, in Wisconsin, seeing well-known sights and attractions, ✎ “The breadth of diversity among the people that U.S.A.” (where the Motown sound came alive). as well as unexpected gems. this father-daughter family pass on their way in and Barbara Joosse. Illus., Renée Graef Barbara Joosse. Illus., Renée Graef out of their building is welcoming and refreshing.” 978-1-53411-018-2, $16.99 978-1-53411-017-5, $16.99 —School Library Journal

My Teacher Dances on the Desk Norbert’s Big Dream No Pirates Allowed! Said Library Lou Episodes from every aspect of school life are told Library Lou, the librarian at Seabreezy Library, helps NEW While the other pigs spend their time rolling in mud Lulu & Rocky in Nashville Lulu & Rocky in Indianapolis Lulu & Rocky in Rocky Mountain through humorous verse and black-and-white and eating slop, Norbert trains to follow his dream of a pirate who thinks buried treasure can be found at Lulu and her cousin Rocky visit Nashville, where they Lulu and Rocky visit Indianapolis, where they explore National Park drawings. swimming the English Channel. A fanciful tale about the library. eat barbeque, line dance, and see a country music the Dinosphere at the Children’s Museum, go duckpin Lulu and her cousin Rocky are visiting Rocky Eugene M. Gagliano. Illus., Tatjana Mai-Wyss reaching for your wildest dreams. Rhonda Gowler Greene. Illus., Brian Ajhar show at Ryman Auditorium. bowling, and see the famous Indianapolis Motor Mountain National Park in Colorado, where they hike, PB: 978-1-58536-446-6, $6.95 Lori Degman. Illus., Marco Bucci 978-1-58536-796-2, $15.95 Barbara Joosse. Illus., Renée Graef Speedway. camp, star-gaze, and participate in the Junior Ranger 6 x 7 inches, 48 pages, All ages 978-1-58536-959-1, $16.99 11 x 9 inches, 40 pages, Ages 6-8 978-1-53411-065-6, $16.99 Barbara Joosse. Illus., Renée Graef program. 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-53411-066-3, $16.99 Barbara Joosse. Illus., Renée Graef ✎ “Told in rhymed text and combining pirates, treasure, 978-1-53411-133-2, $16.99 and good books, this is a must for National Library Week. Teachers will find an extensive Common Core aligned teacher’s guide at the author’s website.” —Karen Hildebrand, Ohio Library and Reading Consultant

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Ollie on Stage One Red Sock On Linden Square Our World is Whole Ozzie and the Art Contest Ollie the Ogre wants to participate in the upcoming While getting dressed one day, a little hippo realizes A little girl goes outside to play in the snow, which in From the way her uncle sends her birthday Ozzie is upset when his painting doesn’t win first prize talent show contest, but he’s not sure what his she is missing a red sock. She can’t find a suitable turn brings out the other people in the neighborhood, greetings to the way her neighbor navigates the until his teacher explains that doing what one enjoys special talent might be. replacement, but does that really matter? giving them all a chance to meet. local grocery store, a young girl see connections is more important than winning a contest. Keith Brockett. Illus., Ashley King Jennifer Sattler. Illus., Jennifer Sattler Kate Sullivan. Illus., Kate Sullivan tying her world and relationships together. Dana Sullivan. Illus., Dana Sullivan 978-1-58536-401-5, $16.99 978-1-53411-026-7, $14.99 978-1-58536-832-7, $15.99 Gail Bush. Illus., Jennie Poh 978-1-58536-820-4, $15.99 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4–8 9 x 9 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-6 9 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 6-8 978-1-53411-027-4, $16.99 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-6 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 BB: 978-1-53411-121-9, $7.99, 6 x 6 inches ✎ “This pleasant story would be a worthy choice for ✎ “The lessons of learning to deal with losing and the ✎ “A purple hippo in a polka-dot room learns libraries needing picture books with a message about importance of listening are gently given.” cooperation and being neighborly.” that there’s more to personal style than matchy- From Our World is Whole —School Library Journal matchy. It’s a lesson worth the learning.” —School Library Journal —Kirkus Reviews

The Orange Shoes Otis P. Oliver Protests Otter Out of Water Papa’s Backpack Penny: The Forgotten Coin A Pet for Miss Wright After a bully’s act threatens to mar a school festival, When his family feels his anti-bath stance has gone What happens when an otter isn’t content to stay in In this poignant tribute to military families, a young Placed into a boy’s pocket for safekeeping, Penny feels A lonely writer searches for the perfect pet to keep Delly Porter’s sense of self remains intact when she too far, Otis rallies his friends for support in his the water? A new offering from the Moose on the Loose bear cub dreams of accompanying Papa when he useless compared to the exciting Superball. Once she her company as she works in her office. She tries a remembers what she values most. efforts to stay out of the tub. team. leaves on a mission, wanting to stay close to provide recalls her place in history, she realizes her worth. variety of pets before making her choice. Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., Doris Ettlinger Keri Claiborne Boyle. Illus., Daniel Duncan Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., John Bendall-Brunello comfort and support. Denise Brennan-Nelson. Judy Young. Illus., Andrea Wesson 978-1-58536-277-6, $16.95 978-1-53411-043-4, $16.99 978-1-58536-431-2, $15.95 James Christopher Carroll Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe 978-1-58536-509-8, $15.95 9 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 6-10 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 Illus., James Christopher Carroll 978-1-58536-128-1, $15.95 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 978-1-58536-613-2, $15.99 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✪ 2008 IRA Teachers’ Choice ✎ “Children will laugh along with its playful antics and ✪ 2012 IRA–CBC Children’s Choices List 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, All ages ✪ 2010 NYSRA Charlotte Award Reading List particularly enjoy the surprising and appropriately silly ending.” —School Library Journal ✎ Starred Kirkus Reviews ✪ 2016 ILA-CBC Children’s Choices list

NEW Our Michigan! We Love the Piece By Piece Pippa and Percival, Pancake and PoPo’s Lucky Chinese New Year Seasons A weaver woman with a magical touch creates a Poppy: Four Peppy Puppies When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a This read-aloud follows the four seasons, offering wondrous dress, only to be told her work is not When Poppy escapes from her backyard, she finds young Chinese American girl learns of and participates “you-are-there” armchair vacations through postcard- saleable. And so she starts over again. three new friends. Soon four puppies are on the loose! in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic perfect scenes. Includes nature crafts ideas. By the Stephanie Shaw. Illus., Sylvie Daigneault From the author of the Pout-Pout Fish series. Chinese New Year. illustrator of The Legend of Sleeping Bear. 978-1-58536-999-7, $16.99 Deborah Diesen. Illus., Grace Zong Virginia Loh-Hagan. Illus., Renné Benoit Art by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 978-1-58536-386-5, $16.99 978-1-58536-978-2, $16.99 978-1-53411-135-6, $17.95 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 0-4 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 9 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “One of the best of its genre . . . a must for the growing Chinese New Year shelf.” From Our Michigan! —Starred Kirkus Reviews

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The Princess and the Café on the Moat Raccoon’s Perfect Snowman Sing Some More! Smell My Elephant Someday Is Not a Day of the Week Determined to be useful, a kind-hearted princess looks When Raccoon invites his friends to build snowmen, Four spirited birds combine their vocal talents in a day- When Fletcher notices that his favorite stuffed animal Follow the tale of Max and his quest to spend quality for opportunities to help others. What did she find he’s determined they will all be perfect. But will long concert for their neighborhood. Whether their smells different, he sets out to get some answers on time with his family, only to be told to wait until outside the castle walls? Raccoon’s bossiness push his friends away? neighbors, humankind and animal, are ready for it or not! just what Elephant does smell like. someday. For every busy parent who has answered Margie Markarian. Illus., Chloe Douglass Katia Wish. Illus., Katia Wish Deborah Diesen. Illus., Howard Gray Tina Ballon DeBord. Illus., Kim Jackson DeBord “someday” to the question of “when?” 978-1-58536-397-1, $16.99 978-1-53411-067-0, $16.99 978-1-53411-052-6, $16.99 978-1-58536-992-8, $16.99 Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Kevin O’Malley 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-58536-243-1, $15.95 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “The vocabulary is richly descriptive, and, by leaving ✎ “The titular refrain splays across spreads in a colorful, the princess unnamed, she becomes an everychild curlicue-accented font, growing larger (and presumably ✪ 2008 NYSRA Suggested Reading List with a moral conscience, who creates a happily—and louder) as the day, and the story, progresses . . . a variety busily-ever-after for the entire court.” —Booklist of perspectives and angles keeps the visuals fresh . . .” —Publishers Weekly

Roof Octopus Say Daddy! Scare a Bear A Symphony of Cowbells One morning Nora wakes to find a friendly octopus Everyone is eager to share a favorite book with the How would you scare a bear out of your cabin? Or When Elfi the dairy cow loses her bell, the herd’s sitting atop her apartment building. But after helping newest member of the family. This gentle tale out of your fishing boat? Another rhyming read-aloud harmony is ruined. It refuses to head to pasture. Little around the neighborhood, it vanishes. Will it come reinforces the bonding power of a good book. from the Moose on the Loose team. Petra has to make things right. back? Michael Shoulders. Illus., Teri Weidner Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., John Bendall-Brunello Heather Preusser. Illus., Eileen Ryan Ewen Lucy Branam. Illus., Rogério Coelho 978-1-58536-354-4, $15.95 978-1-58536-430-5, $15.95 978-1-58536-968-3, $16.99 978-1-58536-997-3, $16.99 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages Birth and up 10 x 10, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 BB: 978-1-58536-863-1, $8.99 ✎ “Coelho’s illustrations have the geometric look ✪ 2008 National Parenting Publication Gold Award of Lane Smith’s, higgledy-piggledy angles lending great energy to the proceedings. Even better than a crocodile in the bathtub.” —Kirkus Reviews From A Teacher Like You

Schnitzel: A Cautionary Tale for Lazy Scout Seed Man NEW A Teacher Like You Tallulah: Mermaid of the Great Lakes Teach Me To Love Louts When Scout the Scottish terrier loses his favorite red After Seed Man plants some seeds, a magical tree Written by teachers for teachers, A Teacher Like You A mermaid searches in the Great Lakes for a special Tender “Teach me how to . . .” moments between Apprenticed to a wizard, lazy Schnitzel hates house- ball, he makes new friends in his apartment building grows, bearing special “fruit.” Helpful fairies deliver is a loving tribute to educators everywhere, thanking gemstone that will help reveal her true self and where parent and offspring come to life in animal family cleaning. See what can go wrong when a mysterious as he searches for it. these gifts all over town. them for the countless ways they encourage and she belongs. photos and gentle verse. vacuum-cleaner salesman offers to help. A clever Gordon McMillan. Illus., Gordon McMillan Aiko Ikegami. Illus., Aiko Ikegami support their students. Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Susan Hartung Denise Brennan-Nelson retelling of “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” 978-1-58536-797-9, $14.95 978-1-58536-379-7, $16.99 Frank Murphy and Barbara Dan. Illus., Kayla Harren 978-1-58536-909-6, $16.99 978-1-58536-858-7, $12.99 Stephanie Shaw. Illus., Kevin M. Barry 9 x 9 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-6 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-53411-113-4, $16.99 11 x 9 inches, 40 pages, Ages 6-8 9 x 9 inches, 24 pages, Ages Birth to 4 978-1-58536-957-7, $16.99 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “An enchanting fantasy quest tale that takes the 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 reader all through the Great Lakes with Tallulah the mermaid in search of her special gemstone.” —Midwest Book Review

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Travel Guide for Monsters Unicorn Yoga When the Wind Blew Where'd My Jo Go? Vacations always require planning, but there are Through clear, easy-to-follow instructions, a unicorn After a windstorm destroys their den and forest Little doggy, Big Al, gets separated from his owner, special challenges if you take along the family yogi, along with two energetic students, leads neighborhood, Big Bear and Little Bear must look for trucker Jo, at a rest stop. Big Al is determined to wait monster. children through a beginning yoga class. a new home. But where? for Jo to come back. Lori Degman. Illus., Dave Szalay Gina Cascone and Bryony Williams Sheppard Petra Brown. Illus., Petra Brown Jill Esbaum. Illus., Scott Brundage 978-1-53411-037-3, $16.99 Illus., Jennifer Sattler 978-1-58536-969-0, $16.99 978-1-53411-044-1, $16.99 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-53411-106-6, $16.99 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “A giggly geography lesson for trip planners and 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “This ursine story, refreshingly, has nothing to do ✎ “A wide variety of formats and perspectives daydreamers.” —Kirkus Reviews From Unicorn Yoga with hibernation yet is still true to a bear’s experience— add interest, with a fine sense of dramatic and has not a few parallels to the experiences of suspense. . . . Humor, emotion, humans affected by natural disaster.” —Kirkus Reviews and great puppy-dog eyes.” —Kirkus Reviews

The Voyageur’s Paddle Welcome to the World What’s Looking at You, Kid? Where to Sleep Whole-y Cow! Fractions Are Fun Why Did the Farmer Cross the Road? Jacques’s father is a voyageur. Traveling by canoe, When the Squirrels welcome a new addition to the Simple rhymes are used to help young readers identify When evening comes, a little kitten searches for the Learning about fractions isn’t always easy, but who A farmer is alerted by his donkey that his animals he trades furs along water routes. As he awaits his family, they want to share the wonders of the world wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and insects. perfect place to spend the night. It’s no easy task but says it can’t be fun? Using one very entertaining cow, have “flown the coop” to visit a local fair where they father’s return, Jacques dreams of the day he will be around them. From the Loves You! series team. J. Patrick Lewis. Illus., Renée Graef at the end, it’s in the purr-fect spot. math teacher Taryn Souders has devised a very clever enjoy the festivities. a voyageur. Helen Foster James. Illus., Petra Brown 978-1-58536-793-1, $14.95 Kandy Radzinski. Illus., Kandy Radzinski (and fun) way of explaining fractions to beginning Brooke Herter James. Illus., Mike Herrod Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., David Geister 978-1-53411-012-0, $16.99 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages Birth and up 978-1-58536-436-7, $15.95 learners. 978-1-58536-963-8, $16.99 978-1-58536-007-9, $19.99 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 0-4 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages Birth and up Taryn J. Souders. Illus., Tatjana Mai-Wyss 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 6-10 BB: 978-1-58536-535-7, $9.95 978-1-58536-460-2, $15.95 ✎ “This new slant on a timeless joke will fit into any ✪ 2007 Bank Street College of Education–Best Book 6 x 6 inches, 32 pages 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 barnyard-related storytime. A fun addition.” of the Year List — School Library Journal

When Anju Loved Being an Elephant Willow Willow and the Snow Day Dance Willow and the Wedding After spending decades traveling across the Art teacher Miss Hawthorn does not like things to be Willow is back and she’s moved into a new neigh- When Willow learns that Uncle Ash won’t dance at his country, entertaining crowds but often subjected to different. When Willow joins the class, she doesn’t color borhood with a grouchy neighbor. Can she melt his upcoming wedding, she’s determined to remedy the mistreatment, a former circus elephant is relocated inside the lines and she sees pink trees and blue apples. cold heart in time to enjoy a Snow Day? situation. Can she do it in time for the big day? to a new home at an elephant sanctuary. Denise Brennan-Nelson and Rosemarie Brennan Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Cyd Moore Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Cyd Moore Wendy Henrichs. Illus., John Butler Illus., Cyd Moore 978-1-58536-522-7, $16.95 978-1-58536-966-9, $16.99 978-1-58536-533-3, $16.95 978-1-58536-342-1, $16.95 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✪ 2011 Society of School Librarians International ✎ “Told from Willow’s point of view, the uplifting message ✪ 2013 Learning Magazine’s Teachers’ Choice Award ✪ 2009 IRA-CBC Children’s Choice Reading List Honor Book, Language Arts of doing what you love, regardless of what anyone else From Welcome to the World thinks, is appropriate for all ages.” —Foreword Reviews

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Winter, Winter, Cold and Snow With Love, Grandma Zero, Zilch, Nada: Counting to None An Extraordinary Ordinary Moth Around the World Right Now At the Marsh in the Meadow In question-and-answer rhyming couplets, animals such Facing a busy summer, Grandma Hedgehog decides When Harry needs to count out 100 balloons, he runs Feeling quite ordinary, a plain gray moth sadly In this multicultural travelogue through the 24 time In text written like “The House That Jack Built,” readers as chickadee, bear, and beaver are asked their thoughts the best way to stay in touch with her grandchild is into trouble. A fun way to understand counting up to compares itself to more exotic insects. Can an zones, young readers can see the richness and diversity follow the wetlands food chain, seeing how all forms of about their woodland neighbors, cleverly conveying by sending letters. From the author–illustrator duo of and down from 100 by tens, fives, twos, and singles. ordinary moth ever be extraordinary? of everyday life on our planet. life are connected to their marsh home. information on habits and habitats. Grandma Loves You! Wendy Ulmer. Illus., Laura Knorr Karlin Gray. Illus., Steliyana Doneva Gina Cascone and Bryony Williams Sheppard. Jeanie Mebane., Illus., Gerald Guerlais Sharon Gibson Palermo. Illus., Christina Song Helen Foster James. Illus., Petra Brown 978-1-58536-461-9, $16.95 978-1-58536-372-8, $16.99 Illus., Olivia Beckman 978-1-58536-958-4, $17.99 978-1-58536-953-9, $16.99 978-1-58536-942-3, $15.99 11 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-58536-976-8, $16.99 PB: 978-1-58536-979-9, $8.99 11 x 9 inches, 24 pages, Ages Birth to 4 years 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 5-8 ✎ “Should encourage dialogic reading and ✎ “Using the cumulative style and cadence of ‘This Is discussion—and hugs.” —Kirkus Reviews the House That Jack Built,’ Mebane has created a fascinating look at the food chain in the marsh.” —Booklist The Loves You! Series

The Loves You! Series By Helen Foster James and illustrated by Petra Brown, this series explores the bond between baby and family. A Book of Bridges: The First Men Who Went to the Moon Fly, Firefly! • 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Here to There and Me to You On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 lifted off from Kennedy Mistaking bioluminescence for other fireflies, a ages birth and up. Auntie Loves You! Daddy Loves You! Through sidebar text and detailed illustrations, readers Space Center. Through verse and informational text, lone firefly plunges into the sea. Luckily, human When a baby arrives, the circle of love expands beyond In this tribute to the special bond between a father can see the many ways, physical as well as personal, the historic moon landing is celebrated. bystanders lend a hand. Based on an event witnessed the immediate family. Auntie Bunny expresses the joy and his child, Daddy Bunny expresses his love for the bridges can connect us. Rhonda Gowler Greene. Illus., Scott Brundage by nature writer Rachel Carson. she feels upon meeting this new family member. new arrival and his dreams of their future together. Cheryl Keely. Illus., Celia Krampien 978-1-58536-412-1, $16.99 Shana Keller. Illus., Ramona Kaulitzki Helen Foster James. Illus., Petra Brown Helen Foster James. Illus., Petra Brown 978-1-58536-996-6, $16.99 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6–10 978-1-53411-033-5, $16.99, 10 x 10 inches, 978-1-53411-011-3, $15.99 978-1-53411-059-5, $15.99 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “Keely’s tender closing example—of the bridge formed PB: 978-1-53411-109-7, $9.99 through the simple act of holding hands—cements the message of togetherness and connection that bridges (of all kinds) make possible.” —Publishers Weekly

Grandma Loves You! Grandpa Loves You! Mommy Loves You! Full Moon Lore Good Trick, Walking Stick! NEW Let’s Pop, Pop, Popcorn! The birth of a baby is an opportunity for everyone in the From the author–illustrator team behind the popular From the team behind the Loves You series comes Readers will cycle through the year’s calendar to In simple, lyrical language accompanied by colorful Exuberant rhyme and colorful art show the step- family to celebrate. Grandma Bunny joyously welcomes Grandma Loves You! comes a lovely tribute to the very a tribute to the most enduring bond of all, between understand the name of each month’s full moon, whimsical artwork, young readers journey through the by-step process of how America’s favorite snack is the new arrival. special bond between a grandfather and grandchild. mother and child. A lovely gift for mothers and along with the reasons for it. Includes fun-to-know walking stick’s natural life cycle. grown, harvested, and popped. A fun STEM title for Helen Foster James. Illus., Petra Brown Helen Foster James. Illus., Petra Brown mothers-to-be. moon facts. Sheri Mabry Bestor. Illus., Jonny Lambert science and nature units. 978-1-58536-836-5, $14.99 978-1-58536-940-9, $15.99 Helen Foster James. Illus., Petra Brown Ellen Wahi. Illus., Ashley Stewart 978-1-58536-943-0, $16.99 Cynthia Schumerth. Illus., Mary Reaves Uhles BB: 978-1-58536-373-5, $8.99, 6 x 6, 18 pages BB: 978-1-58536-374-2, $8.99, 6 x 6, 18 pages 978-1-58536-941-6, $15.99 978-1-58536-965-2, $16.99 PB: 978-1-58536-981-2, $8.99 978-1-53411-042-7, $16.99 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 5-7 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “Artist Jonny Lambert’s vibrant illustrations are kid- friendly and insect-creepy all at the same time.” —Picture Book Depot ✪ 2017 Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 54 To order call: 1.866.918.3956 • All titles available in eBook All titles available in eBook • sleepingbearpress.com 55 Backlist | Picture Books Backlist | Picture Books | Science and Nature

Letters from Space Lions & Cheetahs & Rhinos OH MY!: NEW Ocean Soup: A Recipe for You, Sandy Feet! Whose Feet?: Sleepy Snoozy Cozy Coozy Via fact-filled letters, retired astronaut and national Animal Artwork by Children in Me, and a Cleaner Sea Footprints at the Shore Using a combination of poetry and prose and including speaker Clayton Anderson gives a behind-the-scenes Sub-Saharan Africa The disastrous impact of “plastic smog,” the plastic During a day at the beach, children investigate a variety of species, the bedtime habits of some lesson of the steps and preps needed for a Ten African animals, including lions, giraffes, and particles polluting the world’s oceans, is explained. various footprints to see what types of creatures live common North American animals are explained. successful space mission. elephants, come to life through amazing paintings Back matter includes information on citizen conser- along the shoreline. Judy Young. Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe Clayton Anderson. Illus., Susan Batori by young artists in east Africa, accompanied by fun vationism. Susan Wood. Illus., Steliyana Doneva 978-1-58536-908-9, $15.99 978-1-53411-074-8, $16.99 nature facts. Meeg Pincus. Illus., Lucy Semple 978-1-58536-409-1, $16.99 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 5-8 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 John Platt and Moira Rose Donohue. Illus., Art by 978-1-53411-118-9, $16.99 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4–8 ✎ “This must-purchase entertains with a combination Students from the How to Draw a Lion Program 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 of zany art, humor, and solid facts for fascinated young 978-1-53411-054-0, $16.99 readers craving space travel.” 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 —Starred School Library Journal ✎ “. . . A successful combination of factual prose and appealing artwork.” —School Library Journal

NEW Little Dandelion Seeds the World Soar High, Dragonfly! Tails from the Animal Shelter Track that Scat! Readers travel the world, following the many ways The author-illustrator team of Good Trick, Walking Through informational text and the back stories of Rhyme combines with science-writing to create a dandelion seeds are dispersed and appreciating the Stick! explores the fascinating life cycle of the green ten fictional animals, the good work of community nature guide, providing descriptions of the prints, diets, environments where they take root. Back matter darner dragonfly, from egg to high-flying adult! animal shelters is showcased. Includes tips on how to and behaviors of woodland inhabitants. includes science facts. Sheri Mabry Bestor. Illus., Jonny Lambert support local shelters. Lisa Morlock. Illus., Carrie Anne Bradshaw Julia Richardson. Illus., Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell 978-1-58536-410-7, $16.99 Stephanie Shaw. Illus., Liza Woodruff 978-1-58536-536-4, $15.95 978-1-53411-053-3, $16.99 PB: 978-1-53411-056-4, $8.99 978-1-53411-048-9, $16.99 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-8 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4–8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✪ 2013 Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (NSTA & CBC)

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Mr. McGinty’s Monarchs Who Will Plant a Tree? Winged Wonders: Solving the Monarch You Are Mine, Porcupine When his beloved monarch butterflies are threatened, From the apple seeds stuck to the fur of a bear to the Migration Mystery Rhyme and wordplay take readers through a night Mr. McGinty devises a plan to rescue them in this fine pine seed carried by an army of ants, Mother Nature is For centuries, people observed the annual migration in the life of a young porcupine. STEM-based back example of environmental advocacy. given a hand in dispersing seeds. of monarch butterflies, curious about their destination. matter includes facts about its environment and Linda Vander Heyden. Illus., Eileen Ryan Ewen Jerry Pallotta. Illus., Tom Leonard In 1976 their roosting place in the Sierra Madre physical attributes. 978-1-58536-612-5, $16.99 978-1-58536-502-9, $15.95 mountains of central Mexico was finally discovered. Helen L. Wilbur. Illus., Stephanie Fizer Coleman 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-9 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 3-7 Meeg Pincus. Illus., Yas Imamura 978-1-53411-003-8, $16.99 ✎ “An appealing and appropriate addition to the nature From Ocean Soup ✪ 2010 Society of School Librarians International 978-1-53411-040-3, $17.99 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 shelf in the preschool and early elementary grades.” Honor Book 9 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 6-10 —Kirkus Reviews ✪ 2010 National Parenting Publication Gold Award ✎ “A fascinating and inspiring STEAM-driven tale.” —Starred Kirkus Reviews

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Finn McCool and the Great Fish The Happy Prince Johnny Kaw: A Tall Tale The Legend of Sea Glass The Legend of Sleeping Bear The Legend of the Beaver’s Tail When Irish giant Finn McCool learns about a magical First published in 1888, this beloved Oscar Wilde A rhyming yarn about the Kansas folk hero who shapes This legend explains the origin of sea glass, attributing it Fleeing from a forest fire, a mother bear urges her Beaver’s bragging about his fluffy tail drives away his red salmon with the wisdom of the world, he sets out fairy tale is set against a modern-day backdrop. This the state’s landscape, creating valleys and prairies to the tears of mermaids, weeping for lives lost at sea. two cubs to swim across a great lake to safety on the friends. But when his tail is flattened in an accident, he to catch the fish. retelling breathes new life into the classic story of with his bare hands. Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., Doris Ettlinger opposite shore. learns a valuable lesson. Based on an Ojibwe legend. Eve Bunting. Illus., Zachary Pullen mindfulness and compassion for others. Devin Scillian. Illus., Brad Sneed 978-1-58536-611-8, $17.99 Kathy-jo Wargin Stephanie Shaw. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen 978-1-58536-366-7, $16.95 Elissa Grodin. Illus., Laura Stutzman 978-1-58536-791-7, $15.95 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen 978-1-58536-898-3, $16.99 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 978-1-58536-264-6, $17.95 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 978-1-886947-35-1, $17.95 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 ✎ “Great for group or independent reading, or for 9 x 11 inches, 48 pages, Ages 6-10 9 x 11 inches, 48 pages, Ages 6-10 ✪ 2011 IRA-CBC Children’s Choice Reading List ✎ “The story should have broad appeal in the Sunflower those who are big fans of all types of myths and ✪ 2016 Storytelling World Resource Honors Award State, but readers in the rest of the country will also legends.” —Picture Book Depot ✪ Official State of Michigan Children’s Book enjoy getting acquainted with this gentle giant.” —School Library Journal

The Legend of Leelanau The Legend of Mackinac Island The Legend of Michigan The Legend of the Cape May Diamond The Legend of the Jersey Devil The Legend of the Lady’s Slipper Though forbidden by her family, Leelinau enters the Once upon a time a giant turtle floated upon a world Ruled by the cruel North Wind, for millennia Michigane For thousands of years, quartz fragments have A story exploring the origins of the legendary Jersey A young maiden runs through the forest to help save Spirit Wood, where the playful Pukwudjininee fairies made of water. Then a great spirit bids him to lend his was covered with heavy ice. But a young boy and an tumbled along the Delaware River before coming Devil, a “devil-like” creature that has reportedly haunted the people of her village. The pink-and-white flowers live. Will she stay there and remain a child forever? back to create a new island world. old man join forces to break the North Wind’s hold. ashore on Cape May’s beaches. Polished by their the Pine Barrens region in New Jersey since 1735. that carpet the ground each spring pay tribute to her A legend from northern Michigan. Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen journey, these rock particles dazzle like “diamonds.” Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., Gerald Kelley sacrifice. Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen 978-1-886947-12-2, $17.95 978-1-58536-278-3, $17.95 Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., E. B. Lewis 978-1-58536-837-2, $16.99 Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen 978-1-58536-150-2, $17.95 10th Anniversary Edition: 978-1-58536-517-3 9 x 11 inches, 48 pages, Ages 6-10 978-1-58536-279-0, $17.95 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 978-1-886947-74-0, $17.95 9 x 11 inches, 48 pages, Ages 6-10 9 x 11 inches, 48 pages, Ages 6-10 9 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 6-10 ✎ “Suspenseful, with captivating illustrations.” 9 x 11 inches, 48 pages, Ages 6-10 ✪ 2008-2009 Delaware Diamonds Booklist — Kirkus Reviews

The Legend of Minnesota The Legend of Ohio The Legend of Old Abe The Legend of the Loon Minnesota is the Dakotah word for “sky-tinted waters.” As glaciers drive his people from their village, Chief Civil War Army units often had live animals as mascots A grandmother’s love for her grandchildren inspires The story of the friendship between an Ojibwe Tarachiawagon urges them to follow him to a bountiful to help lift spirits and build loyalty among the soldiers. this magical tale behind the mournful call of the loon. girl and a Dakotah boy gives the beautiful state of land with fingers of water. One famous example was an eagle named Old Abe. Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Minnesota its name. Dandi Daley Mackall. Illus., Greg LaFever Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Laurie Caple 978-1-886947-97-9, $17.95 Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., David Geister 978-1-58536-244-8, $17.95 978-1-58536-232-5, $17.95 9 x 11 inches, 48 pages, Ages 6-10 9 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 6-10 978-1-58536-262-2, $17.95 9 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 6-10 ✪ 2001 IRA–CBC Children’s Choice Award 9 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 6-10

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The Legend of the Old Man of the The Legend of the Petoskey Stone The Legend of the Teddy Bear Pivotal moments in our nation’s A Book for Black-Eyed Susan Mountain This legend explains the naming of this unique fossil, Based on the tale of President Theodore “Teddy” When Cora learns she is to be separated from her For centuries, the Great Stone Face kept silent watch found only on the shores of Lake Michigan. Roosevelt’s refusal to shoot a bear, read the story of history are seen through the baby sister at the end of their journey on the Oregon from Cannon Mountain. But who was the onlooker Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen the origin of America’s favorite stuffed animal and eyes of fictional young heroes. Trail, she creates a book for Susan to remember her by. and for whom did he keep vigil? Recounts the New 978-1-58536-217-2, $17.95 how it got its name. Judy Young. Illus., Doris Ettlinger Hampshire legend of Chief Pemigewasset. 9 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 6-10 Frank Murphy. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen • 9 x 11 inches, ages 6-10 978-1-58536-463-3, $16.95, 32 pages Denise Ortakales. Illus., Robert Crawford 978-1-58536-013-0, $16.95 ✪ 2011 Society of School Librarians International 5 5 978-1-58536-236-3, $17.95 10 /8 x10 /8 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-10 Honor Book Language Arts–Picture Book category 9 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 6-10 ✪ 2001 IRA–CBC Children’s Choice Award ✪ 2011 National Parenting Publication Gold Winner From A Book for Black-Eyed Susan

Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon A Fist for Joe Louis and Me A girl takes action when a dragon threatens her village In Depression-era Detroit, two boys, one African- in this retelling of the Nian legend, which explains why American and the other Jewish, bond over a shared Chinese New Year is celebrated for 15 days. interest in boxing and the American boxer Joe Louis. Virginia Loh-Hagan. Illus., Timothy Banks Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., Nicole Tadgell 978-1-58536-413-8, $16.99 978-1-53411-016-8, $17.99, 40 pages 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6–10 ✎ “Diversity, bullying, history and more are From Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon seamlessly woven into this compelling story.” —Kendal Rautzhan (syndicated columnist)

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No Year of the Cat Once Upon a Time in the Kitchen Why the Stomach Growls Friend on Freedom River Junk Man’s Daughter The Last Brother: A Civil War Tale The first twelve animals to swim across a river will Enhanced by illustrations, story excerpts from more Based on an African-Ebo myth, a humorous explanation When runaway slaves ask Louis to ferry them across After moving to America, Hanna is disappointed when Gabe, a Union Army bugler, befriends Orlee, a young have a year named after them, earning a place on the than 20 children’s books (including Huckleberry Finn) of how the human body came to be. In a paradise the Detroit River to freedom in Canada, he is not Papa’s promises of a better life aren’t realized. Confederate bugler. Can one choose between service Chinese calendar. are accompanied by easy-to-follow recipes. garden, separate “parts,” including eyes, mouth, and sure what to do. If they are caught, it means prison Sonia Levitin. Illus., Guy Porfirio to country, to kin, or to a new friend? Mary Dodson Wade. Illus., Nicole Wong Carol Odell. Illus., Anna Pignataro legs, jostle for control. for Louis. 978-1-58536-315-5, $17.95, 40 pages Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., Robert Papp 978-1-58536-785-6, $16.95 978-1-58536-518-0, $12.95 Pamela Duncan Edwards. Illus., Bridget Starr Taylor Gloria Whelan. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen ✪ 2007 Bank Street College of Education–Best Book 978-1-58536-253-0, $17.95, 48 pages 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 8 x 10 inches, 48 pages, Ages 8 and up 978-1-58536-298-1, $15.95 978-1-58536-222-6, $19.99, 48 pages of the Year List ✪ 2008 NYSRA Suggested Reading List 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✪ 2005 Jefferson Cup Honor Award–Virginia Library Association

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Lily’s Victory Garden Marty’s Mission: An Apollo 11 Story The Listeners Pappy’s Handkerchief Rebekkah’s Journey: Rettie and the Ragamuffin Parade: During World War II, a young girl helps a bereaved During the 1969 Apollo 11 space mission, Marty helps Each night Ella May and her friends secretly listen When Moses and his family head west to fulfill a A World War II Refugee Story A Thanksgiving Story mother overcome her grief when she plants a Victory the Guam NASA tracking station resume operations outside the windows of their master’s house. They lifelong dream of owning their own land, they arrive In 1944, Rebekkah and her mother are just two of the In 1918, as a deadly influenza sweeps across America, Garden in the woman’s yard. in time to guide the spacecraft’s reentry to Earth. listen to learn their fates and those of the other slaves. at the staging point for the Oklahoma Land Run. many European refugees who have fled Nazi tyranny, a young girl in New York City struggles to take care of Helen L. Wilbur. Illus., Robert Gantt Steele Judy Young. Illus., David Miles Gloria Whelan. Illus., Mike Benny Devin Scillian. Illus., Chris Ellison immigrating to upstate New York. What is their future her family, including her sick mother and three siblings. 978-1-58536-450-3, $16.95, 32 pages 978-1-53411-014-4, $17.99 978-1-58536-419-0, $17.95, 40 pages 978-1-58536-316-2, $17.95, 40 pages in America? Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., David C. Gardner ✪ 2011 IRA Teachers’ Choice Reading List 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6–10 ✪ 2012 NYSRA Charlotte Award Reading List ✪ 2008 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Ann E. Burg. Illus., Joel Iskowitz 978-1-58536-960-7, $17.95 People 978-1-58536-275-2, $17.95, 48 pages 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 ✪ 2007 Bank Street College of Education–Best Book ✎ “All ends well in this parade filled with good of the Year spirits and optimism.” —Kirkus Reviews

The Lucky Star Mackinac Bridge: Minnow and Rose: Riding to Washington Rudy Rides the Rails: The Scarlet Stockings Spy: It’s hard to feel positive during the Depression, but The Story of the Five-Mile Poem An Oregon Trail Story Janie and her father ride a bus to Washington, D.C. to A Depression Era Story A Revolutionary War Tale Ruth feels better when she helps other children learn Mark’s father runs their ferryboat between Michigan’s Rose and her family are traveling with a wagon train hear a man named Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak. To help his family weather the Depression, in 1932 The rumble of war with the British grows louder each to read and write. Upper and Lower peninsulas. But when the Mackinac heading west on the Oregon Trail when she encounters During the trip, Janie sees firsthand the injustices that thirteen-year-old Rudy hops a train west (“rides the day. Childhood games become life-and-death actions Judy Young. Illus., Chris Ellison Bridge is completed, everything changes. Minnow, a young native girl. Their cultures meet with many others endure. rails”) and experiences the hobo life. for Maddy Rose as spies are everywhere. 978-1-58536-348-3, $17.95, 40 pages Gloria Whelan. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen life-changing results. Gwenyth Swain. Illus., David Geister Dandi Daley Mackall. Illus., Chris Ellison Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., Robert Papp 978-1-58536-283-7, $17.95, 40 pages Judy Young. Illus., Bill Farnsworth 978-1-58536-324-7, $17.95, 40 pages 978-1-58536-286-8, $17.95, 40 pages 978-1-58536-230-1, $16.95, 48 pages 978-1-58536-421-3, $17.95, 40 pages ✪ 2010 NYSRA Charlotte Award Reading List ✪ 2007 Learning Magazine Teachers’ Choice Award ✪ 2012 NYSRA Charlotte Award Reading List

Paper Son: Lee’s Journey to America NEW Summer of the Tree Army: The Town that Fooled the British: The Tsunami Quilt Leaving China, a young boy travels to America as a A Civilian Conservation Corps Story A War of 1812 Story After a tsunami wave struck Hawaii in 1946, the “paper son” in search of a better life. In Depression-era northern Michigan, a young boy During the War of 1812 the British target St. Michaels, survivors find their lives forever altered. Years later, Helen Foster James and Virginia Shin-Mui Loh meets a teenager serving in the Civilian Conservation Maryland, in their campaign to defeat America. But after his grandfather’s death, Kimo learns of his Illus., Wilson Ong Corps. When a fire threatens the forest, Roosevelt’s a young boy’s quick thinking helps the town escape family’s experience during the disaster. 978-1-58536-833-4, $16.99, 40 pages “Tree Army” springs into action. destruction. Anthony Fredericks. Illus., Tammy Yee Gloria Whelan. Illus., Kirbi Fagan Lisa Papp. Illus., Robert Papp 978-1-58536-313-1, $17.95, 40 pages ✎ “Ong’s paintings make the journey, setting and 978-1-58536-385-8, $17.99, 32 pages 978-1-58536-484-8, $16.95, 32 pages experience come alive.” —Kirkus Reviews ✪ 2007 Bank Street College of Education–Best Book ✪ 2012 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young of the Year List ✪ 2014 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People People From Paper Son

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The Boy Who Wanted to Cook Elena’s Story Welcome to America, Champ Yatandou Yuki and the One Thousand Carriers Pierre, a young French boy, aspires to be a chef, Elena’s daily life in Guatemala is explored, from After World War II, Thomas, a young English boy, and To grind enough millet for one day’s food, Yatandou and In ancient Japan, provincial governors had to travel These stories bring the following in the footsteps of his father. One day he helping her mother around the garden, minding his newly remarried mother journey to America to the women in her Mali village pound the kernels with between Kyoto and Edo. Yuki must accompany her gets his chance. her little brother, to her struggles in school. start a new life. pounding sticks. But if they can raise enough money, father in this royal procession. world to young readers. Gloria Whelan. Illus., Steve Adams Nancy Shaw. Illus., Kristina Rodanas Catherine Stier. Illus., Doris Ettlinger they can buy a machine that can grind the millet. Gloria Whelan. Illus., Yan Nascimbene 978-1-58536-534-0, $16.95, 32 pages 978-1-58536-528-9, $16.95, 32 pages 978-1-58536-606-4, $17.95, 32 pages Gloria Whelan. Illus., Peter Sylvada 978-1-58536-352-0, $17.95, 40 pages • 9 x 11 inches, ages 6-10 978-1-58536-211-0, $17.95, 32 pages ✪ 2008 Junior Library Guild Selection ✪ 2007 Junior Library Guild Selection ✪ 2009 IRA Teachers’ Choice List ✎ Starred Kirkus Reviews

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These true stories entertain, as well as inspire. Detailed characters, adventures, and historical settings engage readers while supporting literacy standards. The Gift of the Inuksuk In Andal’s House Megan’s Year: An Irish Traveler’s Story Bernida The Boy Who Grew a Forest: Inuksuk are the stone figures that can be seen Kumar, a young boy living in present-day India, During the summer, Megan’s family travels the Irish • 9 x 11 inches, unless otherwise After Bernida the sailboat wins the Port Huron to The True Story of Jadav Payeng dotting the Canadian Arctic region. This story of a struggles against social prejudice and bigotry. From countryside, working odd jobs. But at summer’s end, noted, ages 6-10 Mackinac Race in 1925 and 1927, she’s neglected for After witnessing the devastation from floodwaters, young girl explores their origin, paying homage to the National Book Award-winner Gloria Whelan. when there’s no more work, the family moves to decades. Then a new owner races her in the 2012 race. Jadav Payeng works to build a forest to save his Inuit way of life. Gloria Whelan. Illus., Amanda Hall Dublin. The life of the Irish Travelers is explored. Al Declercq, Tom Ervin, Gloria Whelan beloved Majuli Island in northeastern India. Mike Ulmer. Illus., Melanie Rose 978-1-58536-603-3, $17.95, 40 pages Gloria Whelan. Illus., Beth Peck Illus., David Miles Sophia Gholz. Illus., Kayla Harren 978-1-58536-904-1, $16.99, 32 pages 978-1-58536-214-1, $19.99, 32 pages ✎ “It will have a place in collections that want to 978-1-58536-449-7, $16.95, 32 pages 978-1-53411-024-3, $16.99 show how discrimination of any kind adversely ✪ 2012 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4–8 affects young people. Readers will also see in Kumar People ✪ 2020 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young the power of perseverance.” —School Library Journal People, Bronze Award ✪ 2019 Florida Book Award, Gold Medal

The People of Twelve Thousand Winters Tuki and Moka: A Tale of Two Tamarins Waiting for the Owl’s Call Challenger: America’s Favorite Eagle The story of a 12-year-old Lenni Lenape boy set in A young Ecuadoran boy gathering nuts in the Amazon In Afghanistan, Zulviya weaves rugs by hand. It is hard Follow the story of an orphaned eagle that came to early America before the arrival of the first Europeans. rainforest befriends some of the animals that live work—before one work day passes, she will tie thousands live with humans and helped educate them on the Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., Jim Madsen there, until poachers threaten their peaceful existence. of knots. But this is how Zulviya earns her living. plight of the endangered American eagle. 978-1-58536-529-6, $16.95, 32 pages Judy Young. Illus., Jim Madsen Gloria Whelan. Illus., Pascal Milelli Margot Theis Raven 978-1-58536-795-5, $16.99, 32 pages 978-1-58536-418-3, $19.99, 32 pages Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen 978-1-58536-261-5, $17.95, 48 pages ✎ “This animal-poaching tale provides a purposive, ✪ 2010 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young engaging-enough introduction to Ecuador’s rain People From The Boy Who Grew a Forest forests.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Dozer’s Run: A True Story of a Dog and The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell A Girl Named Dan Pierre the Penguin: A True Story Rags, Hero Dog of WWI: A True Story Shep: Our Most Loyal Dog His Race Leaving Wisconsin on a November day, the Edmund After Dandi’s (“Dan”) essay wins the ’61 Kansas City When Pierre, a penguin living at the California Academy In France during World War I, a stray dog accompanies In 1936 Montana, after Shep’s owner passes away In May 2011, Dozer the dog slipped out of his yard in Fitzgerald’s crew expects a routine crossing of Lake A’s “Why I Want to Be a Batboy” contest, officials of Sciences, loses his feathers, he gets some help from a U.S. Army soldier to the battlefield and becomes a and his body placed on a train heading east, the Highland, Maryland, and joined runners participating Superior. But disaster is building in the wind. enforce a For Boys Only rule. his human friends. A true story of veterinary ingenuity. useful companion by delivering messages and boosting steadfast dog remains at the station for five years. in the Maryland Half Marathon. Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Dandi Daley Mackall. Illus., Renée Graef Jean Marzollo. Illus., Laura Regan troop morale. Sneed B. Collard III. Illus., Joanna Yardley Debbie Levy and Rosana Panza. Illus., David Opie 978-1-58536-126-7, $17.95, 48 pages 978-1-58536-351-3, $16.95, 32 pages 978-1-58536-485-5, $15.95 Margot Theis Raven. Illus., Petra Brown 978-1-58536-259-2, $19.99, 32 pages 978-1-58536-896-9, $16.99 ✪ 2009 Amelia Bloomer Project–Recommended 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 3-7 978-1-58536-258-5, $16.99, 32 pages 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-8 Feminist Books for Young Readers ✪ 2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Gold Award ✎ “Young readers interested in dog or wartime stories ✎ “An engaging, believable tale that will resonate will find Rags an appealing hero.” —Kirkus Reviews with young readers and listeners.” —Booklist ✪ 2016 Teachers’ Choice Awards Winner

Goliath: Happy Birthday to You!: Jasper’s Story: Saving Moon Bears The Skydiving Beavers: A True Tale The Story of the H.L. Hunley Surviving the Hindenburg Hero of the Great Baltimore Fire The Mystery Behind the Most Famous The true story of an abused moon bear and his Just after WWII, the state of Idaho relocated a colony and Queenie’s Coin The final, fateful voyage of the German airship, the In a true story from Baltimore history, Goliath the Song in the World recovery at an animal sanctuary in China. of beavers away from a resort town by airdropping them When Union forces blockade Charleston’s port, Hindenburg, is recounted by one of its surviving crew fire horse leads his team into the battle against a In 1889 Patty and Mildred Hill wrote the words and Jill Robinson and Marc Bekoff into the wilderness. the Confederate army creates the H.L. Hunley, an members. devastating fire. melody of “Good Morning to All” for their kindergarten Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Susan Wood. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen experimental submarine. But after setting out on its Larry Verstraete. Illus., David Geister Claudia Friddell. Illus., Troy Howell students. They later changed the words and birthday 978-1-58536-798-6, $16.99, 10 x 10 inches, 978-1-58536-994-2, $16.99 mission, the craft fails to return, its fate unknown. 978-1-58536-787-0, $16.95, 32 pages 978-1-58536-455-8, $17.95, 40 pages celebrations were forever altered. 40 pages 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages Fran Hawk. Illus., Dan Nance Margot Theis Raven. Illus., Chris K. Soentpiet ✪ 2011 IRA-CBC Children’s Choice List ✎ “Get ready to wipe away a few tears after ✎ “A true ‘tail’ with a happy ending.” —Kirkus Reviews 978-1-58536-218-9, $16.95 978-1-58536-169-4, $19.99, 40 pages ✪ 2012 NYSRA Charlotte Award Reading List reading this.” —Booklist 11 x 10 inches, 40 pages ✪ 2014 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Let Them Play Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot A Penguin Named Patience: Titanicat The Voice that Won the Vote: How One Segregated South Carolina, 1955: A Little League game During the 1948 Berlin Airlift, American pilot A Hurricane Katrina Rescue Story A cabin boy on the Titanic, Jim Mulholland is in charge Woman’s Words Made History becomes a quagmire of prejudice when white teams Lt. Gail S. Halvorsen uses his plane to provide not When Hurricane Katrina damages New Orleans's of the ship’s cat. But once the ship is ready to launch In 1920 U.S. lawmaker Harry Burn hadn’t yet cast his refuse to play against the black Cannon Street All-Stars. only nourishment for the children of Berlin but also Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Patience the to sea, the cat is nowhere to be found. Jim’s got to find final ballot on whether or not women should be allowed Margot Theis Raven. Illus., Chris Ellison a reason to hope for a better world. penguin and the 18 other penguins must leave their her—the Titanic needs her lucky cat. to vote. How would he vote and why was a letter from 978-1-58536-260-8, $17.99, 32 pages Margot Theis Raven home. Marty Crisp. Illus., Robert Papp his mother so important? ✪ 2006 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Suzanne Lewis. Illus., Lisa Anchin 978-1-58536-355-1, $17.95, 40 pages Elisa Boxer. Illus., Vivien Mildenberger People 978-1-58536-069-7, $17.95 978-1-58536-840-2, $15.95 ✪ 2009 IRA-CBC Children’s Choice List 978-1-53411-049-6, $16.99, 32 pages ✪ 2008 NYSRA Suggested Reading List PB: 978-1-58536-838-9, $8.95, 48 pages 10 x 10 inches, 24 pages From The Voice that Won the Vote ✪ 2003-04 Bluebonnet Award Short List ✎ “A satisfying animal survival story for the youngest set.” —Kirkus Reviews ✪ 2015 Children’s Picture Book Discovery Prize Winner 66 To order call: 1.866.918.3956 • All titles available in eBook All titles available in eBook • sleepingbearpress.com 67 Backlist | Picture Books | True Stories Backlist | Picture Books | True Stories

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Aim for the Skies: Jerrie Mock and Joan NEW June Almeida, Virus Detective!: Merriam Smith’s Race to Complete The Woman Who Discovered the First Amelia Earhart’s Quest Human Coronavirus This picture book retells the extraordinary story of the Virologist June Almeida discovered the first human 1964 air race between Americans Geraldine Mock and coronavirus when she was 34. Her groundbreaking Joan Merriam Smith, the first two women to fly around work helps researchers today in the fight against the world. illnesses caused by viruses, including COVID-19. Aimée Bissonette. Illus., Doris Ettlinger Suzanne Slade. Illus., Elisa Paganelli 978-1-58536-381-0, $16.99, 32 pages 978-1-53411-132-5, $16.99, 40 pages ✎ “The straightforward narrative highlights the passion and determination of these two unknown women, who broke barriers and achieved their dreams.” —Kirkus Reviews From Bread for Words From June Almeida, Virus Detective!

Alfred Nobel: Bread for Words NEW Headstrong Hallie!: The Story of Lipman Pike: Miep and the Most Famous Diary: Miss Colfax’s Light The Man Behind the Peace Prize Frederick Douglass knew that learning to read Hallie Morse Daggett, the First Female America’s First Home Run King The Woman Who Rescued Anne This true story follows the life of Harriet Colfax, A behind-the-scenes look at what inspired inventor and write would be the first step in his quest for “Fire Guard” The history of baseball as a professional sport unfolds Frank’s Diary who for 43 years was the lighthouse keeper for the Alfred Nobel to leave his fortune to establish the freedom and equality. This biography draws from In the 1880s the U.S. Forest Division didn’t hire alongside the life of player Lipman Pike. The extraordinary heroism and courage of Miep Gies, Michigan City lighthouse off Lake Michigan. Nobel Prize, a collection of prizes awarded for his experiences as a child. women, thinking they couldn’t handle the work. But Richard Michelson. Illus., Zachary Pullen the woman who saved Anne Frank’s diary, comes to life Aimée Bissonette. Illus., Eileen Ryan Ewen accomplishments in science, medicine, literature, Shana Keller. Illus., Kayla Stark the agency didn’t know how determined Hallie Morse 978-1-58536-465-7, $16.95, 32 pages in a stirring picture-book account. 978-1-58536-955-3, $16.99 and peace. 978-1-53411-001-4, $16.99, 32 pages Daggett could be. ✪ 2011 Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Younger Meeg Pincus. Illus., Jordi Solano 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Zachary Pullen Aimée Bissonette. Illus., David Hohn Readers (Association of Jewish Libraries) 978-1-53411-025-0, $17.99, 40 pages ✪ 2017 Amelia Bloomer List for Early Reader, 978-1-58536-281-3, $17.95, 32 pages 978-1-53411-061-8, $16.99, 40 pages ✎ “Pincus narrates the terrible facts accurately, not Nonfiction ✪ 2012 NYSRA Charlotte Award Reading List understating them but not allowing the horrors to overwhelm the intensely heroic accomplishment of this kind, courageous woman. . . .” —Starred Kirkus Reviews

Hot Dog! Eleanor Roosevelt Nature’s Friend: Out of School and Into Nature: Philip Reid Saves the Statue of Freedom Throws a Picnic The Gwen Frostic Story The Anna Comstock Story When the “Freedom” statue project is jeopardized, When British monarchs King George VI and Queen This picture-book biography examines the life of This biography examines the life and career of Philip Reid, an American-born slave, figures out a Elizabeth visit America in 1939, First Lady Eleanor Gwen Frostic, the renowned Michigan artist, whose naturalist Anna Comstock (1854-1930), who defied solution. The statue is eventually placed atop the Roosevelt hosts a picnic. lifelong passion for nature inspired her artwork, social conventions and pursued the study of science. dome of the U.S. Capitol Building. Leslie Kimmelman. Illus., Victor Juhasz captivating fans around the world. Suzanne Slade. Illus., Jessica Lanan Steven Sellers Lapham and Eugene Walton 978-1-58536-830-3, $16.99, 40 pages Lindsey McDivitt. Illus., Eileen Ryan Ewen 978-1-58536-986-7, $16.99 Illus., R. Gregory Christie ✎ “A captivating introductory piece for budding 978-1-58536-405-3, $16.99 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages 978-1-58536-819-8, $16.99, 36 pages history buffs.” —Kirkus Reviews 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages ✎ “An inspirational must-read for budding scientists ✎ “An important piece of history for kids to know.” From Headstrong Hallie! and those who teach them.” —Starred Kirkus Reviews —Booklist ✪ 2017 Book of the Year Award

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9 x 11 inches, unless otherwise noted, ages 6-10 Tap into the power of wordplay with titles that spark laughter and learning for K-3 students. These books are also ideal for ESL/ELL students.

NEW Stompin’ at the Savoy: How Chick Can U Save the Day? Maestro Stu Saves the Zoo Webb Became the King of Drums After consonants insult them, vowels A, E, I, In a story sprinkled with well-known idioms such as In the 1930s a disability did not stop jazz drummer and O decide to “leave” the alphabet, bringing “snug as a bug in a rug” a little boy rescues a zoo in William Henry “Chick” Webb’s musical pursuits. He communication to a halt. Who will save the day? trouble. went on to lead one of the big bands of the swing era Shannon Stocker. Illus., Tom Disbury Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Tim Bowers Moira Rose Donohue. Illus., Laura Freeman 978-1-58536-404-6, $16.99 978-1-58536-802-0, $15.95 978-1-53411-097-7, $16.99, 32 pages 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10

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Ticktock Banneker’s Clock Truth and Honor: The President Ford My Daddy Likes to Say A picture-book biography about African American Story A child’s hilarious visual interpretation of sayings scientist Benjamin Banneker, who at the age of 22 This inspirational biography follows President reflecting Daddy’s point of view such as “The buck built a strike clock based on his own drawings and Gerald R. Ford, Jr., from his small-town roots to his stops here,” “Were you born in a barn?” and using a pocketknife. place on the world’s political stage as the leader of “Straight from the horse’s mouth.” Shana Keller. Illus., David C. Gardner the United States. Denise Brennan-Nelson 978-1-58536-956-0, $16.99, 32 pages Lindsey McDivitt. Illus., Matt Faulkner Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan ✎ It is a peaceful, idyllic existence in a quiet and 978-1-53411-062-5, $16.99, 32 pages 978-1-58536-432-9, $15.95 pleasant book.” —Kirkus Reviews 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-10 From Truth and Honor From Can U Save the Day?

Twice as Good: The Story of William Win One for the Gipper: Write On, Irving Berlin! My Grandma Likes to Say My Momma Likes to Say My Teacher Likes to Say Powell and Clearview, the Only Golf America’s Football Hero This picture-book biography examines the life of Irving Young and old alike will enjoy the decodings of those This entry explores “Mom-speak,” including sayings Enjoy this delightful interpretation of idioms, proverbs, Course Designed, Built, and Owned For anyone who has ever wondered about the Berlin, the distinguished artist whose songs, including sayings oft-quoted by the “senior” members of our such as “Hold your horses” and “Money doesn’t grow and clichés many students remember hearing in the by an African American phrase “Win one for the Gipper” comes the story of “God Bless America,” continue to be popular today. families. This book makes a wonderful tool for on trees.” classroom, from “Do you have ants in your pants?” to The story of William Powell, the first African American George Gipp. Gipp was a legendary football star at the Leslie Kimmelman. Illus., David C. Gardner intergenerational sharing and discussion. Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan “Great minds think alike.” to design, build, and own a golf course. University of Notre Dame until cruel fate intervened. 978-1-58536-380-3, $16.99, 32 pages Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan 978-1-58536-106-9, $15.95 Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan 978-1-58536-284-4, $16.95 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-10 Richard Michelson. Illus., Eric Velasquez Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Bruce Langton ✎ “Kimmelman focuses on Berlin’s love for his 978-1-58536-212-7, $15.95 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-10 978-1-58536-466-4, $16.95, 32 pages 978-1-58536-221-9, $16.95, 40 pages adopted country, and notes his progressive leanings, ✪ 2004 IRA–CBC Children’s Choice List 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-10 ✪ 2012 National Parenting Publication Children’s ✪ 2006 NYSRA Charlotte Award Reading List including performing for integrated audiences of ✪ 2007 Bank Street College of Education–Best Book of Products Gold Winner soldiers during the war.” —Publishers Weekly the Year List

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• 9 x 11 inches, 48 pages, unless otherwise noted, ages 6-10 Adopted by an Owl: I Love You Just Enough Apple Tree Christmas Boris and Stella and the Perfect Gift A Christmas Spider’s Miracle The True Story of Jackson the Owl A young girl takes on the responsibility of caring for This holiday remembrance celebrates the strength In the tradition of The Gift of the Magi, Boris and Based on an old Ukrainian story, a kindhearted During their years of wildlife rehabilitation, Gijsbert an orphaned wood duck chick. When the time comes of family ties and the boundless roots of love. Stella each sacrifice something very special in order spider gives an unexpected Christmas gift to a and Robbyn van Frankenhuyzen cared for many Great for its return to the wild, can she let it go? Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., Trinka Hakes Noble to give one another the perfect present. peasant woman and her family. Horned Owls, but none were as special as Jackson. Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen 978-1-58536-270-7, $16.95 Dara Goldman. Illus., Dara Goldman Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., Stephen Costanza Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-10 978-1-58536-859-4, $15.99 978-1-58536-602-6, $16.95 Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen 978-1-58536-839-6, $16.95, 40 pages 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 978-1-58536-070-3, $17.95 ✎ “Animal lovers will enjoy this straightforward tale ✎ “An inclusive, accessible interpretation of with an important message meant to be shared.” O. Henry’s beloved story and a ‘perfect gift’ for —Kirkus Reviews families who celebrate both Christmas and ✪ 2014 Book of the Year Award – Creative Child Hanukkah.” —Kirkus Reviews Magazine Award

Itsy Bitsy & Teeny Weeny Kelly of Hazel Ridge Saving Samantha The Christmas Tree Ship A Cookie for Santa Deck the Walls: Raised as “siblings,” a rejected lamb and orphaned Kelly knows her home is unique. At Hazel Ridge Farm Licensed wildlife rehabilitators Gijsbert and Robbyn The story of the “Christmas Tree Ship,” its tradition In this homage to “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” A Wacky Christmas Carol fawn spend a summer together. But nature takes its she can help nurse a baby fawn back to health, swim van Frankenhuyzen create this tale drawn from their of bringing trees to Chicago, and its fateful sinking a gingerbread boy cookie finds himself rescuing the In this new take on the old holiday carol, a family course and the two animals must go their separate in ponds where snapping turtles lurk, or drift off to encounter with Samantha, an orphaned fox. Told in in 1912 is brought to life. holiday from two rambunctious puppies. meal goes hilariously awry with food hockey, ways. sleep to the hoot of an owl. journal form, the story follows her from injured pup to Carol Crane. Illus., Chris Ellison Stephanie Shaw. Illus., Bruno Robert vegetable sculptures, and crashing dishes. Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen independent adult living on her own. 978-1-58536-285-1, $15.95 978-1-58536-883-9, $15.99 Erin Dealey. Illus., Nick Ward Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-8 978-1-58536-857-0, $14.99 978-1-58536-417-6, $16.95 978-1-58536-268-4, $17.95 Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen ✎ “A successful mixture of two classic ingredients 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-8 978-1-58536-220-2, $17.95 ✪ 2012 NYSRA Charlotte Award Reading List [‘The Gingerbread Man’ and ‘ ’Twas the Night Before ✎ “ ’Tis the season to be jolly, after all, and this ✪ 2008 National Parenting Publication Gold Award Christmas’] yields a sweet Christmas treat.” rollicking parody neatly fits the bill.” —Kirkus Reviews —Kirkus Reviews Sports

I Spy with My Little Eye These visual puzzle books challenge the deductive skills and sharp eyes of young readers. Dual look-alike photographs are filled with sports items and memorabilia. But one of Everybody’s Tree the scenes in each photo pair has I Spy with My Little Eye: Hockey I Spy with My Little Eye: Baseball Over 80 years, a spruce tree and a little boy grow up. been slightly altered. Can you see Matt Napier. Photography, David Milne Brad Herzog. Photography, David Milne When the tree is chosen for a city’s holiday event, everyone comes together to celebrate. the changes? How many can you 978-1-58536-365-0, $13.95 978-1-58536-496-1, $15.99 11 x 10 inches, 32 pages, All ages 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, All ages Barbara Joosse. Illus., Renée Graef find? Clues help young fans and 978-1-53411-058-8, $16.99 seasoned veterans spot the 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 differences.

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First Dog’s White House Christmas Frog and Friends Celebrate Thanksgiving, Four Seasons of Fun: Egg Hunts! Memoirs of an Elf Missile Toe: A Very Confused Christmas Mother Ghost: Nursery Rhymes for The globetrotting dog from First Dog invites Christmas, and New Year’s Eve Fireworks! Pumpkins! Reindeer! On Christmas Eve, Spark Elf tries to keep Santa on Singer/songwriter Devin Scillian takes twelve well- Little Monsters international canine guests to share favorite holiday Frog shares a Thanksgiving feast with his woodland Rhyming couplets cycle through the changes of the schedule as he delivers presents, but a hiccup known holiday carols and traditions and turns them This is NOT your grandma’s Mother Goose tales! traditions at the White House. friends, celebrates his first Christmas, and rings in four seasons, showcasing popular outdoor and indoor occurs when an unexpected visitor hitches a ride on their heads in humorous fashion. Readers fond of puns and wordplay will enjoy this J. Patrick Lewis & Beth Zappitello. Illus., Tim Bowers the New Year with a twist on tradition. activities. One verse in each season references a back to the North Pole. Devin Scillian. Illus., Marty Kelley tongue-in-ghoulish cheek collection of 13 nursery 978-1-58536-503-6, $15.95 Eve Bunting. Illus., Josée Masse major holiday. Devin Scillian. Illus., Tim Bowers 978-1-58536-371-1, $16.99 rhymes rewritten for spooky fun. 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, All ages HC: 978-1-58536-897-6, $9.99 Pamela Duncan Edwards. Illus., Sylvie Daigneault 978-1-58536-910-2, $16.99 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 Rachel Kolar. Illus., Roland Garrigue ✪ 2011-2012 Alabama Camellia Children’s Choice PB: 978-1-58536-933-1, $3.99 978-1-58536-403-9, $16.99 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 978-1-58536-392-6, $16.99 Award Winner Grades 2–3 6 x 9 inches, 40 pages, Ages 6-8 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “Frog and friends are a delightful group—entertaining, ✎ “Everything is portrayed with enough humor to charming, and funny. Just the sort of friends anyone is keep the book accessible for even trembling little glad to have.” —Kirkus Reviews monsters.” — Booklist

Ghost Cat Good Night, Reindeer Grandma’s Christmas Wish Mr. Goat’s Valentine Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon The Night Henry Ford Met Santa When lighthouse keeper Miss Maggie McCullen needs In this clever take on the children’s classic, In tender rhyming text, Grandma Bunny tells her When Mr. Goat learns that it’s Valentine’s Day, he A girl takes action when a dragon threatens her village Did Henry Ford get his idea of an assembly line after help during a fierce storm, her ghost cat, Sailor Boy, Goodnight Moon, Santa says good night to everyone precious little one about the joys they will share as sets out in search of gifts for his first love, but his in this retelling of the Nian legend, which explains why a quick trip to Santa’s workshop at the North Pole? comes to the rescue. at the North Pole. they celebrate their first Christmas together. choices are a little unconventional. Chinese New Year is celebrated for 15 days. Carol Hagen. Illus., Matt Faulkner Eve Bunting. Illus., Kevin M. Barry Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Marco Bucci Helen Foster James. Illus., Petra Brown Eve Bunting. Illus., Kevin Zimmer Virginia Loh-Hagan. Illus., Timothy Banks 978-1-58536-132-8, $17.95 978-1-58536-993-5, $16.99 978-1-58536-370-4, $16.99 978-1-58536-918-8, $15.99, 10 x 10 inches, 32 978-1-58536-944-7, $16.99 978-1-58536-413-8, $16.99 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-10 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 pages, Ages Birth and up 9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-7 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6–10 BB: 978-1-53411-064-9, $8.99, 6 x 6, 18 pages ✎ Starred Publishers Weekly ✎ “The text is playful and succinct, conveying emotion with just a few well-chosen words that will stand up to inevitable multiple rereadings.” —Kirkus Reviews

Hanukkah Hamster The Legend of Papa Noël The Little Kids’ Table The Nutcracker’s Night Before Christmas PoPo’s Lucky Chinese New Year Raccoon’s Perfect Snowman A lonely immigrant cab driver celebrates Hanukkah Follow Papa Noël as he heads down the Mississippi While attending a family dinner, a group of young With just minutes before curtain call, a Christmas Eve When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, When Raccoon invites his friends to build snowmen, with a hamster that has been left behind by one of his River on Christmas Eve to deliver toys to the good cousins find themselves seated at the little kids’ production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker ballet is in a young Chinese-American girl learns of and he’s determined they will all be perfect. But will passengers. What happens when the owner is found? little Cajun boys and girls. table, where chaos reigns and manners are chaos. Can anyone save the show? participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating Raccoon’s bossiness push his friends away? Michelle Markel. Illus., André Ceolin Terri Hoover Dunham. Illus., Laura Knorr nowhere to be found. Keith Brockett. Illus., Joseph Cowman an authentic Chinese New Year. Katia Wish. Illus., Katia Wish 978-1-58536-399-5, $16.99 978-1-58536-256-1, $17.95 Mary Ann McCabe Riehle. Illus., Mary Reaves Uhles 978-1-58536-889-1, $15.99 Virginia Loh-Hagan. Illus., Renné Benoit 978-1-53411-067-0, $16.99 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-10 978-1-58536-913-3, $16.99 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-8 978-1-58536-978-2, $16.99 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 ✎ “The ending of the story will surely touch every 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 5-8 ✎ “The familiar rhyme and rhythm of ‘The Night Before 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 reader’s heart.” —Kirkus Reviews ✎ “Who wouldn’t want to join this table? All you have Christmas’ serves as the structure for this clever ✎ “One of the best of its genre . . . a must for the to do is hang a spoon from your nose.” melding of two beloved holiday stories.” growing Chinese New Year shelf.” —Kirkus Reviews —Kirkus Reviews —Starred Kirkus Reviews

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Redheaded Robbie’s Christmas Story Rettie and the Ragamuffin Parade: Santa’s Secret Snow Globe Wishes A Tuba Christmas Whenever Robbie is excited or nervous, his words A Thanksgiving Story When one little girl notices an abundance of Santas, On a cold winter’s day, a severe snowstorm causes Though it isn’t easy, Ava learns to play the tuba. And come out jumbled and confused. How can he tell his In 1918, as a deadly influenza sweeps across America, she gets suspicious. Who is the real Santa? Her power outages, snarls traffic, and drives people with the encouragement of her music teacher, Ava Christmas story at the assembly? Won’t everyone a young girl in New York City struggles to take care of grandmother tells her it’s Santa’s secret. indoors where they make the most of this “time off.” joins in a special holiday celebration. laugh? her family, including her sick mother and three siblings. Denise Brennan-Nelson. Illus., Deborah Melmon Erin Dealey. Illus., Claire Shorrock Helen L. Wilbur. Illus., Mary Reaves Uhles William Luttrell. Illus., Luc Melanson Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., David C. Gardner 978-1-53411-038-0, $16.99 978-1-53411-031-1, $16.99 978-1-58536-384-1, $16.99 978-1-58536-136-6, $16.95, 9 x 11 inches 978-1-58536-960-7, $17.95, 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4–8 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 32 pages, Ages 6-10 Ages 6-10 ✎ “The wonderfully diverse cast of characters, from ✎ “All ends well in this parade filled with good spirits From Snow Globe Wishes Rodney, an African-American with locs, to Ava’s and optimism.” —Kirkus Reviews schoolmates and the musicians who make up the tuba band, demonstrates the book’s embrace of ensemble participation.” — Starred Kirkus Reviews

Santa’s Underwear The Twelve Birdies of Christmas The Twelve Days of Christmas What Cats Want for Christmas When Santa opens his dresser drawer on Christmas From “calling” birds using their cell phones to This lighthearted version of the traditional English carol With clever rhymes and colorful illustrations, cats Eve, he discovers his long red, woolen undies are gone. scuba-diving swans, the traditional carol is hilariously is geared specifically to young readers, using playful pen a holiday letter to Santa. Everyone will chuckle at His dilemma is solved with help from some good friends. brought to life. By the artist of Dirty Birdies. images of animals cavorting to the song’s lyrics. these wish lists. Marty Rhodes Figley. Illus., Marty Kelley Jennifer Sattler. Illus., Jennifer Sattler Illus., Dan Andreasen Kandy Radzinski. Illus., Kandy Radzinski 978-1-58536-954-6, $16.99 978-1-53411-094-6, $8.99, Board book 978-1-58536-834-1, $14.99 978-1-58536-340-7, $16.95 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 7 x 6 inches, 24 pages, Ages Birth and Up 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-10 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, All ages ✎ “Kids will love this adorably funny Christmas story From Santa’s Secret for all its kooky details and for its underlying message of love.” —Midwest Book Review

Schnitzel: A Cautionary Tale for Small, Medium & Large Smudge and the Book of What Dogs Want for Christmas Winter’s Gift A Wish to be a Christmas Tree Lazy Louts One little girl asks Santa for a friend to share her Mistakes: A Christmas Story Canine friends speak for themselves! Dogs get to A lonely old man wants to forget Christmas, but a A tall, lonely tree waits at the edge of the Christmas Apprenticed to a wizard, lazy Schnitzel hates house- holiday. But this is a pretty tall order for the jolly old In Ireland in the Middle Ages, a clumsy young monk is share their holiday wishes with the man in the red suit. snowstorm and a surprise visitor needing help bring tree farm. He’s certain his days of being someone’s cleaning. See what can go wrong when a mysterious man. Can Santa make her Christmas wish come true? mistakenly selected to be a scribe for an illuminated Kandy Radzinski. Illus., Kandy Radzinski an opportunity for that most elusive gift of all, hope. special tree are over. vacuum-cleaner salesman offers to help. A clever Jane Monroe Donovan. Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan manuscript of the Christmas story. 978-1-58536-363-6, $16.95 Jane Monroe Donovan. Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan Colleen Monroe. Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe retelling of “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” 978-1-58536-447-3, $15.95 Gloria Whelan. Illus., Stephen Costanza 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, All ages 978-1-58536-231-8, $16.95 978-1-58536-002-4, $16.95 Stephanie Shaw. Illus., Kevin M. Barry 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, All ages 978-1-58536-483-1, $17.95 10 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-10 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-10 978-1-58536-957-7, $16.99 9 x 11 inches, 48 pages, All ages ✪ Winter 2010-2011 Kids’ Indie Next List BB: 978-1-58536-269-1, $8.99 9 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8 More than 100,000 copies sold 5½ x 7½ inches, 30 pages, Ages 1-4

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Beginning reader books: 6 x 9 inches, ages 4-6 Beginning reader books: 6 x 9 inches, ages 4-6 “Bold, cartoon illustrations Your Favorite Siblings Are Now Available in French and Spanish! cheerfully reinforce the text with ample picture clues. French Spanish Grades Digger et Daisy vont au zoo Digger y Daisy van al zoológico K-1 Young readers will enjoy (Digger and Daisy Go to the Zoo) (Digger and Daisy Go to the Zoo) sharing these excursions.” HC: 978-1-62753-947-0, $12.95 HC: 978-1-62753-951-7, $9.99 and PB: 978-1-62753-959-3, $4.99 —School Library Journal Digger et Daisy vont en pique-nique (Digger and Daisy Go on a Picnic) Digger y Daisy van de picnic HC: 978-1-62753-948-7, $12.95 (Digger and Daisy Go on a Picnic) HC: 978-1-62753-952-4, $9.99 Digger et Daisy vont au docteur PB: 978-1-62753-960-9, $4.99 (Digger and Daisy Go to the Doctor) HC: 978-1-62753-949-4, $12.95 Digger y Daisy van al médico (Digger and Daisy Go to the Doctor) Digger et Daisy vont en ville HC: 978-1-62753-953-1, $9.99 (Digger and Daisy Go to the City) PB: 978-1-62753-961-6, $4.99 HC: 978-1-62753-950-0, $12.95 Digger y Daisy van a la ciudad (Digger and Daisy Go to the City) HC: 978-1-62753-954-8, $9.99 PB: 978-1-62753-962-3, $4.99

New Beginning Reader Series! Digger and Daisy Go to the Zoo Digger and Daisy Go to the City Digger and Daisy Go Camping Grades Digger tries to imitate the various animals they see When the siblings take a trip to the big city, Daisy The siblings head out to the woods to camp. Daisy K-1 while Daisy tries to tell him what he can and cannot do. doesn’t allow Digger to do anything. But he finds a says it will be fun but Digger worries about bears. Judy Young. Illus., Dana Sullivan way to have fun! Judy Young. Illus., Dana Sullivan PB: 978-1-58536-842-6, $4.99 Judy Young. Illus., Dana Sullivan PB: 978-1-53411-023-6, $4.99 and HC: 978-1-58536-841-9, $9.99 PB: 978-1-58536-848-8, $4.99 HC: 978-1-53411-0229, $9.99 32 pages | Guided Reading Level: F HC: 978-1-58536-847-1, $9.99 32 pages | Guided Reading Level: I p Lexile® Measure: 260 32 pages | Guided Reading Level: F Lexile® Measure: 280 Lexile® Measure: 240 Ti Digger and Daisy Go on a Picnic On a picnic excursion Daisy helps Digger figure out Digger and Daisy Star in a Play C e the different smells he is experiencing, ending up After being cast in a theatrical production, the u K R with a stinky encounter. siblings take different approaches in preparing for the T Judy Young. Illus., Dana Sullivan stage. Digger is worried he will forget his lines, while Tip and Tucker Road Trip Tip and Tucker Hide and Squeak! PB: 978-1-58536-844-0, $4.99 Daisy is confident she doesn’t need to rehearse. Say hello to Tip and Tucker! These hamsters are best Tip gets loose from their cage and lost in the school. HC: 978-1-58536-843-3, $9.99 Who’s right? And will the play go off without a hitch? friends and like to stick together. But while little Tip Will Tucker be able to find him? 32 pages | Guided Reading Level: F Judy Young. Illus., Dana Sullivan is sometimes nervous about unfamiliar situations, Ann Ingalls and Sue Lowell Gallion. Lexile® Measure: 250 PB: 978-1-58536-930-0, $4.99 Tucker likes to explore and see new things. Illus., André Ceolin HC: 978-1-58536-929-4, $9.99 PB: 978-1-53411-009-0, $4.99 Everything changes when Mr. Lopez purchases them 32 pages | Guided Reading Level: H HC: 978-1-53411-008-3, $11.99 Digger and Daisy Go to the Doctor from the pet store. As Tip and Tucker take a road trip, Lexile® Measure: 280 32 pages, Ages 4-6 | Guided Reading Level: I Digger feels unwell and Daisy takes him to the doctor. they wonder what their new home will be like. Mr. Lexile® Measure: 330 But the checkup doesn’t go as Daisy had planned. Lopez says it will be noisy and fun. What is school? Judy Young. Illus., Dana Sullivan Digger and Daisy Plant a Garden Ann Ingalls and Sue Lowell Gallion. PB: 978-1-58536-846-4, $4.99 The siblings plant a garden with good things to eat. Illus., André Ceolin Tip and Tucker Paw Painters Mr. Lopez’s students are doing art projects, and Tip HC: 978-1-58536-845-7, $9.99 But Digger has a surprise in store for Daisy. PB: 978-1-53411-007-6, $4.99 and Tucker want to join in. But hamsters + paint = a 32 pages | Guided Reading Level: G Judy Young. Illus., Dana Sullivan HC: 978-1-53411-006-9, $9.99 big mess! Lexile® Measure: 270 PB: 978-1-58536-932-4, $4.99 32 pages, Ages 4-6 | Guided Reading Level: K Ann Ingalls and Sue Lowell Gallion. HC: 978-1-58536-931-7, $9.99 Lexile® Measure: 270 32 pages | Guided Reading Level: J Illus., André Ceolin Lexile® Measure: 280 PB: 978-1-53411-100-4, $4.99 HC: 978-1-53411-099-1, $9.99 32 pages, Ages 4-6 | Guided Reading Level: J Lexile® Measure: 370

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Grades Get to know Stella Batts! 1-2 & ages 6-8 By Courtney Sheinmel and Illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell Meet Stella Batts. She’s in third grade, she wants to be a writer, and her Frogand parents own a wonderful candy shop. Life should be good, right? “With a light touch, Sheinmel persuasively conveys elementary school dynamics; readers riends may recognize some of their own inflated reactions to small mortifications in likeable Stella, F Publishers Weekly while descriptions of unique candy confections are mouth-watering.” — Frog and Friends Frog and Friends: Frog’s Flying Frog and Friends: Frog’s Lucky Day Frog is alarmed by a strange object, tries to re-gift a Adventure Frog and his friends try to find the end of the rainbow scarf, and befriends a runaway hippo. Frog worries when a flower friend wilts, takes a ride and Frog looks for a new pond when an unwelcome Eve Bunting. Illus., Josée Masse with a seagull, and has trouble falling to sleep. visitor won’t leave his. PB: 978-1-58536-689-7, $3.99 Eve Bunting. Illus., Josée Masse Eve Bunting. Illus., Josée Masse HC: 978-1-58536-548-7, $9.95 PB: 978-1-58536-806-8, $3.99 PB: 978-1-58536-893-8, $3.99 40 pages, Ages 6-8 | Guided Reading Level: K HC: 978-1-58536-805-1, $9.95 HC: 978-1-58536-892-1, $9.99 Lexile® Measure: 480 48 pages, Ages 6-8 | Guided Reading Level: J 40 pages, Ages 6-8 | Guided Reading Level: J Lexile® Measure: 440 Lexile® Measure: 480 Frog and Friends: Party at the Pond Frog hosts a party, dances around the pond, and Frog and Friends: Outdoor Surprises Frog and Friends Celebrate Thanksgiving, escapes a kiss from a girl. Frog joins a singing group, helps Squirrel rescue a baby Christmas, and New Year’s Eve Eve Bunting. Illus., Josée Masse bird, and later joins his friends for a too-scary story. Frog shares a Thanksgiving feast with his woodland PB: 978-1-58536-690-3, $3.99 Eve Bunting. Illus., Josée Masse friends, celebrates his first Christmas, and rings in the HC: 978-1-58536-549-4, $9.95 PB: 978-1-58536-808-2, $3.99 New Year with a twist on tradition. HC: 978-1-58536-807-5, $9.95 Eve Bunting. Illus., Josée Masse 40 pages, Ages 6-8 | Guided Reading Level: K Needs a New Name A Case of the Meanies Superstar Lexile® Measure: 330 48 pages, Ages 6-8 | Guided Reading Level: K PB: 978-1-58536-933-1, $3.99 Lexile® Measure: 480 HC: 978-1-58536-897-6, $9.99 Stella decides to change her name after a boy from Mean boy Joshua continues to plague Stella when he Stella gets the chance to audition for her favorite her class keeps calling her “Smella.” How hard can it television show, Superstar Sam, after a casting Frog and Friends: Best Summer Ever 40 pages, Ages 6-8 | Guided Reading Level: J decides to have a birthday party at her parents’ candy be to pick a new name? It’s not as easy as it sounds. store. He invites everyone in the class EXCEPT her! director says she would be perfect for a special role. Frog compares himself to a bat, takes a vacation, and Frog and Friends: Frog Saves the Day Lexile® Measure: 490 PB: 978-1-58536-183-0, $6.99 PB: 978-1-58536-199-1, $6.99 But the audition doesn’t go as planned. Will Stella meets a Starman. Frog and his friends mistakenly think a nearby train is HC: 978-1-58536-185-4, $9.99 HC: 978-1-58536-198-4, $9.99 ever get a chance to show her acting skills and meet Eve Bunting. Illus., Josée Masse a ferocious dragon and later Frog rescues a friend’s 160 pages | Guided Reading Level: N 168 pages | Guided Reading Level: N her favorite actress? PB: 978-1-58536-691-0, $3.99 child from danger. Lexile® Measure: 630 Lexile® Measure: 540 PB: 978-1-58536-856-3, $6.99 HC: 978-1-58536-550-0, $9.95 Eve Bunting. Illus., Josée Masse HC: 978-1-58536-855-6, $9.99 48 pages, Ages 6-8 | Guided Reading Level: K PB: 978-1-58536-810-5, $3.99 ✪ 2012 National Parenting Publication Children’s Who’s in Charge? 192 pages | Guided Reading Level: N Lexile® Measure: 480 HC: 978-1-58536-809-9, $9.99 Product–Honor winner in the Book category 40 pages, Ages 6-8 | Guided Reading Level: K Stella volunteers to watch her best friend’s dog, Bella. Lexile® Measure: 510 Lexile® Measure: 500 Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow What could go wrong? But Bella gets loose and runs Stella can’t wait to try out the candy store’s new away. Will Stella find Bella before Evie gets back? Scaredy Cat Magical Glow-in-the-Dark Chewing Gum. But instead PB: 978-1-58536-850-1, $5.99 Stella’s class wins a sleepover in the library. But after of granting wishes, the gum seems to bring Stella bad HC: 978-1-58536-849-5, $9.99 some strange occurrences, Stella realizes she’s not luck, including a VERY drastic haircut! 168 pages | Guided Reading Level: N as brave as she thought. PB: 978-1-58536-191-5, $6.99 Lexile® Measure: 540 PB: 978-1-58536-920-1, $6.99 HC: 978-1-58536-189-2, $9.99 HC: 978-1-58536-919-5, $9.99 152 pages | Guided Reading Level: N Something Blue 160 pages | Guided Reading Level: N Lexile® Measure: 600 Stella is excited to be a flower girl in her aunt’s Lexile® Measure: 560 wedding but she accidently sprays paint on the Grades Pardon Me wedding dress. Is the big day ruined? Broken Birthday 2-3 & PB: 978-1-58536-852-5, $5.99 Stella and her family have special plans to celebrate ages 7-9 Stella needs to find a new best friend after her friend, Willa, moves away. But finding a new best friend is HC: 978-1-58536-851-8, $11.99 her ninth birthday but everything changes when Stella not easy. Things look up when she meets Evie, the 176 pages | Guided Reading Level: N falls and breaks her leg at school. new girl in town. Until they get to school… Lexile® Measure: 630 PB: 978-1-58536-922-5, $5.99 Tugg and Teeny Tugg and Teeny: Jungle Surprises Tugg and Teeny: HC: 978-1-58536-921-8, $9.99 That’s What Friends Are For PB: 978-1-58536-194-6, $6.99 Teeny learns to become a musician, develops her The friends look for lost items, watch the wacky HC: 978-1-58536-193-9, $11.99 None of Your Beeswax 160 pages | Guided Reading Level: N The two friends help hippo Margie Barge learn self- talents as an artist, and fine-tunes her poetry skills. Zebra Brothers race, and investigate a mysterious 160 pages | Guided Reading Level: N Stella finds it is not easy or fun to keep secrets, Lexile® Measure: 560 acceptance, find a substitute horn for Rocko Rhino, J. Patrick Lewis. Illus., Christopher Denise item flying in the skies. Lexile® Measure: 570 especially from her sister or a good friend. Secrets PB: 978-1-58536-685-9, $3.99 J. Patrick Lewis. Illus., Christopher Denise and host a neighborhood picnic. can lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings. HC: 978-1-58536-514-2, $9.95 PB: 978-1-58536-686-6, $3.99 J. Patrick Lewis. Illus., Christopher Denise PB: 978-1-58536-854-9, $5.99 40 pages, Ages 7-9 | Guided Reading Level: L HC: 978-1-58536-515-9, $9.95 PB: 978-1-58536-687-3, $3.99 HC: 978-1-58536-853-2, $9.99 Lexile® Measure: 560 40 pages, Ages 7-9 | Guided Reading Level: L HC: 978-1-58536-516-6, $9.95 184 pages | Guided Reading Level: M Lexile® Measure: 600 40 pages, Ages 7-9 | Guided Reading Level: L Lexile® Measure: 570 Lexile® Measure: 460

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The American Reader Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., K. L. Darnell 978-1-58536-095-6, $12.95 Nonfiction solutions for curious minds The Michigan Reader Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., K. L. Darnell SBP Learning features high-quality, high-interest PB: 978-1-58536-452-7, $5.95 nonfiction. The series launches with two books focused on social justice, encouraging readers to The Missouri Reader The Ohio Reader Judy Young. Illus., K. L. Darnell Marcia Schonberg. Illus., K. L. Darnell approach the topics with open eyes and minds. 978-1-58536-437-4, $12.95 978-1-58536-321-6, $12.95

The New Jersey Reader The Pennsylvania Reader Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., K. L. Darnell Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., K. L. Darnell 978-1-58536-438-1, $12.95 978-1-58536-320-9, $12.95 104 pages NEW Marching for Change: Movements Across America The New York Reader Millions of Americans have marched and protested to fight inequality and to bring Ann E. Burg. Illus., K. L. Darnell PB: 978-1-58536-349-0, $5.95 about social change. These large gatherings, filled with powerful and courageous voices, have shined a light on important issues and resulted in new laws. This book covers some of the most famous marches in US history—and encourages readers to stand up for the things they believe in. Joyce Markovics HC: 978-1-53418-677-4, $17.99, Ages 6-10

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NEW Paperback, 7 x 9 inches, 128 pages, all ages Racial Justice in America: Topics for Change Topics on race in America have been avoided in children’s education for too long— Diary of an American Kid. allowing racist systems to continue to thrive. Racial Justice in America: Topics for 978-1-58536-171-7, $9.95 Change explores current questions around race in comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate ways. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and Diary of a Canadian Kid. 978-1-58536-812-9, $11.95 author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds. Diary of a Michigan Kid. 978-1-58536-523-4, $9.95 Kelisa Wing, Hedreich Nichols, Leigh Ann Erickson HC: 978-1-53418-678-1, $17.99, Ages 10-14 Diary of a Minnesota Kid. 978-1-58536-539-5, $9.95

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Diaries

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Zacktastic Zacktastic: Twinsanity Horace j. Edwards and the Time Keepers: Stagestruck: Showstopper! Tig Ripley: Rock ’n’ Roll Rebel Tig Ripley: Hard Rock On the day of his tenth birthday, Zack gets an itch in In Book Two, shortly after Zack begins his training The Secret of the Scarab Beetle After directing and producing her successful first Thirteen-year-old Tig Ripley thinks starting an In this sequel, Tig Ripley struggles to maintain control his toe that won’t go away. Apparently this is the first at genie school, his twin sister, Quinn, starts Eleven-year-old Horace is an ordinary boy whose family show with the Random Farms Kids’ Theater, Anya is all-girl rock band will propel her into the spotlight of her all-girl rock band but the high drama of middle- sign of genie-hood! Soon Zack finds himself whisked experiencing some strange symptoms. It turns moves to Niles, Michigan. Soon after Horace starts ready to turn her attention to their second show. But at her middle school. So after a few weeks’ worth of school life, including jealousy and boy trouble, rears through a bottle portal and sent on his first “genie” out she’s a genie, too. Zack is not happy about it. sixth grade, his grandfather mysteriously dies, and trouble rears its head almost immediately when their drumming lessons, she convinces her cousin and two its head. Will all these struggles pull the band apart? assignment. But he doesn’t have a clue as to what he But when Quinn is kidnapped by evil genie Linx, Horace is given a strange stone beetle. He discovers beloved barn theater is flooded. How can they put on school friends to form Pandora’s Box. Does Tig have Ginger Rue is supposed to do or what his genie powers might entail. Zack and his new genie friends must rescue her. that he is the heir to an order of time-keeping guardians a production without a theater? what it takes to be the leader? HC: 978-1-58536-947-8, $16.99 Courtney Sheinmel Courtney Sheinmel and is transported back in time to Ancient Egypt. Lisa Fiedler and Anya Wallach Ginger Rue PB: 978-1-58536-948-5, $9.99 HC: 978-1-58536-934-8, $11.99 HC: 978-1-58536-936-2, $11.99 William Meyer HC: 978-1-58536-925-6, $11.99 HC: 978-1-58536-945-4, $16.99 5½ x 8½ inches, 368 pages, Ages 9 & up, Guided PB: 978-1-58536-935-5, $6.99 PB: 978-1-58536-937-9, $6.99 HC: 978-1-58536-938-6, $16.99 PB: 978-1-58536-926-3, $6.99 PB: 978-1-58536-946-1, $9.99 Reading Level: V, Lexile® Measure: 670 5½ x 7½ inches, 272 pages, Ages 8 & up 5½ x 7½ inches, 288 pages, Ages 8 & up PB: 978-1-58536-939-3, $9.99 5½ x 7½ inches, 280 pages, Ages 9 & up 5½ x 8½ inches, 360 pages, Ages 9 & up, Guided ✎ “A strong choice for middle schoolers who are not Guided Reading Level: Q, Lexile® Measure: 620 Guided Reading Level: Q, Lexile® Measure: 610 5½ x 8½ inches, 240 pages, Ages 9 & up Reading Level: V, Lexile® Measure: 660 quite ready for YA.” —School Library Journal Guided Reading Level: U, Lexile® Measure: 690 ✎ “This effervescent novel captures the essence of both middle school—the bullies, the struggles, the temptations—and music. Rue has struck the perfect chord for middle school readers everywhere in this series starter.” —Booklist

Horace j. Edwards and the Time Keepers: The Fat Boy Chronicles The Pirate Captain’s Daughter The Search for the Lost Prophecy Inspired by a true story and told in first-person journal After 15-year-old Catherine discovers her father’s The Wild World of Buck Bray by Judy Young, ages 8 & up In Book Two, Horace, with his friends, searches for entries, The Fat Boy Chronicles brings to life the pain secret life as captain of the pirate ship Reprisal, she information about the Time Keepers. They travel back in and isolation felt by many overweight teenagers as they convinces him to take her aboard, disguised as a boy. time to 1920s Detroit. There Horace finds out that the try to find their way in a world obsessed with outward But once the Reprisal sets sail, she finds life on a pirate mystical Benben Stone is being stored back in present- beauty. ship is not for the faint of heart. She will need an ally day Niles, Michigan, and he is tasked with keeping the Diane Lang and Michael Buchanan to survive. sacred stone safe. PB: 978-1-58536-543-2, $9.95 Eve Bunting William Meyer 6 x 9 inches, 224 pages, Ages 12 & up HC: 978-1-58536-526-5, $15.95 HC: 978-1-58536-982-9, $16.9 PB: 978-1-58536-525-8, $8.95 PB: 978-1-58536-983-6, $9.99 5½ x 8 inches, 208 pages, Ages 12 & up 5½ x 8½ inches, 240 pages, Ages 9 & up Guided Reading Level: U, Lexile® Measure: 750

The Wild World of Buck Bray: The Wild World of Buck Bray: Danger The Wild World of Buck Bray: The Missing Grizzly Cubs at the Dinosaur Stomping Grounds The Wolves of Slough Creek As the star of a new kid-oriented wilderness show, Buck and Toni and the Buck Bray TV crew head to Buck, Toni, and the Buck Bray TV crew head to Yellow- eleven-year-old Buck Bray travels to Denali National Utah’s Canyonlands National Park to film an episode. stone National Park to film an episode. They soon Park to shoot the first episode. Buck’s annoyed when Buck and Toni find themselves in danger at the Dino- discover someone is illegally flying drones in the park. the cameraman’s daughter, Toni, unexpectedly shows saur Stomping Grounds, as they try to discover who Judy Young The Voyage of the Sea Wolf Promise Stagestruck: Curtain Up! up. But the kids band together when they realize two is behind the theft of the area’s ancient artifacts. HC: 978-1-53411-020-5, $16.99 At the end of The Pirate Captain’s Daughter, Catherine Eleven-year-old Kaden and his grandmother pretty After 12-year-old Anya is cut from her middle-school grizzly cubs are missing and they work to solve the Judy Young PB: 978-1-53411-021-2, $9.99 and cabin boy William are marooned by the Reprisal’s much keep to themselves, living a simple life outside soccer team, she puts together a kids’ summer theater mystery. HC: 978-1-58536-368-1, $16.99 5½ x 7½ inches, 368 pages crew. In this sequel, Catherine and William are rescued the small community of Promise. But now, just as troupe, recruiting area kids as actors and crew members. Judy Young PB: 978-1-58536-369-8, $9.99 Guided Reading Level: T, Lexile® Measure: 770 from their island prison by another pirate ship. Catherine he’s starting middle school, Kaden learns that his Closely based on the real-life experience of Anya HC: 978-1-58536-970-6, $16.99 5½ x 7½ inches, 280 pages, worries she will be marooned again when the crew father, a man he has never known, is getting out of Wallach, the Random Farms Kids’ Theater founder. PB: 978-1-58536-971-3, $9.99 Guided Reading Level: T, Lexile® Measure: 740 discovers she’s a girl. prison and moving back home. Lisa Fiedler and Anya Wallach 5½ x 7½ inches, 240 pages, Eve Bunting Judy Young HC: 978-1-58536-923-2, $11.99 Guided Reading Level: U, Lexile® Measure: 700 HC: 978-1-58536-789-4, $15.95 HC: 978-1-58536-914-0, $16.99 PB: 978-1-58536-924-9, $6.99 PB: 978-1-58536-790-0, $8.95 PB: 978-1-58536-915-7, $8.99 5½ x 7½ inches, 256 pages, Ages 9 & up “An exciting mystery with an outdoorsy twist.” —School Library Journal 5½ x 8 inches, 192 pages, Ages 12 & up 5½ x 8 inches, 368 pages, Ages 9 & up

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84 To order call: 1.866.918.3956 • All titles available in eBook All titles available in eBook • sleepingbearpress.com 85 Backlist | Middle Grade and Historical Fiction | Sandra Dallas Backlist | Middle Grade and Hi-Lo Readers I, Q Penned by New York Times best-selling authors Roland Smith Praise for Runs With Courage and Michael P. Spradlin, the I, Q “The settings are well rendered,. mystery series keeps young readers and themes of friendship, memory, on the edge of their seats. Q (Quest) and family explored. This novel will and his stepsister, Angela, try to be a solid historical-fiction choice for Crossing the Deadline: Stephen’s Runs With Courage thwart the activities of the terrorist Journey Through the Civil War The Dakota Territory, 1880: Four Winds, a ten-year-old reluctant readers.” —Booklist After joining the Union Army as a bugler, young Stephen Lakota girl, has been taken away from her family and ghost cell that is following them finds himself caught up in some of the most dramatic brought to a boarding school run by whites, where “In her second book focusing on. across the country. events of the Civil War, including imprisonment in a she is expected to assimilate into white culture. But forced acculturation, Wolf (Someone Confederate prison camp. Through luck and fortitude she discovers that the teachers are not interested in • 5½ x 8½ inches, ages 10 and up Stephen survives, but he’s forever changed by his journey. assimilation but rather in erasing her culture. Named Eva, 2007) skillfully educates Michael Shoulders Joan M. Wolf readers about the historical context.” . HC: 978-1-58536-951-5, $16.99 HC: 978-1-58536-984-3, $16.99 Independence Hall The White House Kitty Hawk —Kirkus Reviews In Book One: Independence Hall, we meet Q (Quest) The president’s daughter has been kidnapped by the PB: 978-1-58536-952-2, $9.99 PB: 978-1-58536-985-0, $9.99 The White House takes readers on another thrilling and his stepsister, Angela. We meet their rocker lethal ghost cell. Q and Angela are in hot pursuit but a 5½ x 8 inches, 384 pages, Ages 10 & up 5½ x 8 inches, 224 pages, Ages 9 & up caper. It’s going to be even more difficult for Q and parents, Blaze and Roger; we meet the Secret Service blinding storm complicates their efforts. Guided Reading Level: W, Lexile® Measure: 730 Guided Reading Level: W, Lexile® Measure: 680 Angela to sort out the “good guys” from the “bad team protecting the family; and we meet the main guys” when the new playing field is at 1600 Roland Smith players of the Mossad team that is following them. Pennsylvania Avenue. HC: 978-1-58536-605-7, $16.99 Roland Smith Roland Smith PB: 978-1-58536-604-0, $9.99 HC: 978-1-58536-468-8, $15.95 HC: 978-1-58536-478-7, $16.99 240 pages From Award-Winning Author, Sandra Dallas PB: 978-1-58536-325-4, $9.99 PB: 978-1-58536-456-5, $9.99 312 pages 264 pages Alcatraz In San Francisco, Q and Angela join Boone and the S.O.S. ✪ 2010 IRA Young Adults’ Choice List “Dallas offers up her signature . The Windy City team as they finally close in on Number One, the leader The Alamo When Q and Angela head to Chicago for their parents’ of the world’s most feared terrorist organization. blend of compelling plot, . Roland Smith and Michael P. Spradlin When Q and Angela head to Texas for a Match concert, they uncover another plot by the ghost cell. vivid characters, and riveting. HC: 978-1-58536-826-6, $16.99 Someplace to Call Home concert, they discover traces of the ghost cell in the They plan to release a chemical bomb over the city! PB: 978-1-58536-825-9, $9.99 In 1933, three orphaned siblings find themselves in a history to both entertain and. Lone Star State. Roland Smith and Michael P. Spradlin 272 pages small Kansas town, where they are met with suspicion enlighten about a hard decade. . . .” Roland Smith and Michael P. Spradlin HC: 978-1-58536-824-2, $16.99 and hostility. A timely story of young people searching —Kirkus Reviews HC: 978-1-58536-822-8, $16.99 PB: 978-1-58536-823-5, $9.99 PB: 978-1-58536-821-1, $9.99 256 pages for a home and a better way of life. 288 pages Sandra Dallas “Dallas, a prolific author of adult . HC: 978-1-58536-414-5, $15.95 westerns, and a Spur Award winner,. PB: 978-1-58536-415-2, $9.99 has written a story young readers drawn . 5½ x 8 inches, 240 pages, Ages 9 and up to historical fiction like the Little House Hi-Lo Readers | American Adventures ✪ 2020 Western Writers of America Spur Award series will find satisfying.” —Booklist ✪ Texas Bluebonnet Master List 2021-2022 History brought to life in dramatic fiction These books are perfect for bringing history to the Hi-Lo audience. Each book contains a table of contents, three stories, and three author’s notes. • 5½ x 8½ inches, ages 10 and up

Hardscrabble The Quilt Walk Red Berries White Clouds Blue Sky The Battles In 1910, after losing their farm in Iowa, twelve-year-old A young girl’s western journey is chronicled in a In this moving story, a young girl overcomes the Contains three stories focusing on key American battles: Belle Martin and her family move to Colorado to start historical fiction offering for middle-grade readers. prejudices and suspicions of World War II while the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Voices for Freedom over as homesteaders. Do the Martins have what it Sandra Dallas finding hope in the unlikeliest of places. 978-1-58536-861-7, $9.99, 88 pages Contains three stories focusing on slavery in America, the Under- takes to thrive in their new prairie life? HC: 978-1-58536-800-6, $15.95 Sandra Dallas ground Railroad, and the 1963 Freedom March on Washington. Sandra Dallas PB: 978-1-58536-799-3, $9.95 HC: 978-1-58536-906-5, $15.95 Troubled Times HC: 978-1-58536-375-9, $15.95 5½ x 8 inches, 216 pages, Ages 9 & up PB: 978-1-58536-907-2, $9.99 978-1-58536-886-0, $6.99, 72 pages Contains three stories focusing on America’s Great Depression, PB: 978-1-58536-376-6, $9.99 ✪ 2013 Wrangler Award–Juvenile Book. 5½ x 8 inches, 248 pages, Ages 9 & up 5½ x 8 inches, 264 pages, Ages 9-11 including a boy embarking on a hobo’s journey across the country. Westward Journeys ✎ “Solid writing and a close attention to details make ✪ 2015 Finalist in the WILLA Literary Awards for ✪ 978-1-58536-903-4, $6.99, 80 pages Contains three stories focusing on the American westward 2019 Wrangler Award this story more than the sum of its parts. Finely stitched.” Children’s and Young Adult Fiction and Nonfiction ✪ 2019 WILLA Award expansion, including the Oregon Trail and the Oklahoma Land Run. —Kirkus Reviews ✎ “A realistic portrayal of the internment camps, ✎ “The details of rural American life are rendered with brightened by the determination of one girl to remain 978-1-58536-860-0, $6.99, 80 pages care and precision in Dallas’ third novel for children.” true to her optimistic spirit.” —Booklist —Kirkus Reviews

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Y is for Yellowhammer: An Alabama Alphabet L is for Lobster: A Maine Alphabet S is for Sooner: An Oklahoma Alphabet Written in our popular two-tier format, our. More than Carol Crane. Illus., Ted Burn Cynthia Furlong Reynolds. Illus., Jeannie Brett Devin Scillian. Illus., Kandy Radzinski 1.5 million 978-1-58536-118-2, $17.95 978-1-58536-024-6, $17.95 978-1-58536-062-8, $17.95 Discover America State by State alphabet series. copies sold! L is for Last Frontier: An Alaska Alphabet B is for Blue Crab: A Maryland Alphabet B is for Beaver: An Oregon Alphabet Carol Crane. Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe Shirley C. Menendez. Illus., Laura Stutzman Marie and Roland Smith. Illus., Michael Roydon helps young readers explore state facts through. 978-1-58536-020-8, $17.95 978-1-58536-160-1, $17.95 978-1-58536-071-0, $17.95 colorful illustrations, rhyming verses, and. G is for Grand Canyon: An Arizona Alphabet M is for Mayflower: A Massachusetts Alphabet K is for Keystone: A Pennsylvania Alphabet Barbara Gowan. Illus., Katherine Larson Margot Theis Raven. Illus., Jeannie Brett Kristen Kane. Illus., Laura Knorr expository text. Vivid descriptions. 978-1-58536-068-0, $17.95 978-1-58536-072-7, $17.95 978-1-58536-104-5, $17.95 bring the history, natural wonders, and . N is for Natural State: An Arkansas Alphabet M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet R is for Rhode Island Red: Michael Shoulders. Illus., Rick Anderson Annie Appleford and Kathy-jo Wargin A Rhode Island Alphabet unique features of each state alive. 978-1-58536-067-3, $17.95 Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe Mark R. Allio. Illus., Mary Jane Begin 978-1-886947-73-3, $17.95 978-1-58536-149-6, $17.95 G is for Golden: A California Alphabet David Domeniconi. Illus., Pam Carroll V is for Viking: A Minnesota Alphabet P is for Palmetto: A South Carolina Alphabet 978-1-58536-045-1, $17.95 Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Karen Latham and Rebecca Carol Crane. Illus., Mary Whyte Latham 978-1-58536-047-5, $17.95 C is for Centennial: A Colorado Alphabet 978-1-58536-125-0, $17.95 Louise Doak Whitney, Illus., Helle Urban M is for Mount Rushmore: Discover America State by State Set 978-1-58536-058-1, $17.95 M is for Magnolia: A Mississippi Alphabet A South Dakota Alphabet Michael Shoulders. Illus., Rick Anderson William Anderson. Illus., Cheryl Harness Complete set has 51 titles (includes the District of Columbia). ISBN: 978-1-58536-294-3 | $915.45 N is for Nutmeg: A Connecticut Alphabet 978-1-58536-129-8, $17.95 978-1-58536-141-0, $17.95 Elissa D. Grodin. Illus., Maureen K. Brookfield 978-1-58536-124-3, $17.95 S is for Show Me: A Missouri Alphabet V is for Volunteer: A Tennessee Alphabet Judy Young. Illus., Ross B. Young Michael Shoulders. Illus., Bruce Langton Two-Tiered Reading F is for First State: A Delaware Alphabet 978-1-58536-026-0, $17.95 978-1-58536-033-8, $17.95 Carol Crane. Illus., Elizabeth Traynor 978-1-58536-154-0, $17.95 B is for Big Sky Country: A Montana Alphabet L is for Lone Star: A Texas Alphabet Educator Support & Reinforcements Sneed B. Collard III. Illus., Joanna Yardley Carol Crane. Illus., Alan Stacy At the heart of the 51-title Discover America State by State Set is the comprehensive, printed. S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet 978-1-58536-098-7, $17.95 978-1-58536-019-2, $17.95 Carol Crane. Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe Teacher’s Guide. Designed around the needs of the busy teacher and librarian, the Guide contains: 978-1-58536-012-3, $17.95 C is for Cornhusker: A Nebraska Alphabet A is for Arches: A Utah Alphabet Rajean Luebs Shepherd. Illus., Sandy Appleoff Becky Hall. Illus., Katherine Larson • Sample lesson plans geared toward differentiated instruction P is for Peach: A Georgia Alphabet 978-1-58536-147-2, $17.95 978-1-58536-096-3, $17.95 Carol Crane. Illus., Mark Braught • Complete lessons for teaching eachstate book, including pre- and post-reading activities 978-1-58536-046-8, $17.95 S is for Silver: A Nevada Alphabet M is for Maple Syrup: A Vermont Alphabet Eleanor Coerr. Illus., Darcie Park Cynthia Furlong Reynolds. Illus., Ginny Joyner • State-by-state comparisons A is for Aloha: A Hawai‘i Alphabet 978-1-58536-117-5, $17.95 978-1-58536-030-7, $17.95 • Correlation charts to national content standards for social studies and language arts U‘ilani Goldsberry. Illus., Tammy Yee 978-1-58536-146-5, $17.95 G is for Granite: A New Hampshire Alphabet O is for Old Dominion: A Virginia Alphabet • And much more! Marie Harris. Illus., Karen Busch Holman Pamela Duncan Edwards. Illus., Troy Howell P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet 978-1-58536-083-3, $17.95 978-1-58536-161-8, $17.95 Comprehensive Discover America Teacher’s Guide: 978-1-58536-299-8, $39.95 Stan and Joy Steiner. Illus., Jocelyn Slack In-depth sidebar prose Rhyming text for younger, 978-1-58536-155-7, $17.95 G is for Garden State: A New Jersey Alphabet E is for Evergreen: A Washington Alphabet for older readers less-experienced readers Eileen Cameron. Illus., Doris Ettlinger Marie and Roland Smith. Illus., Linda Holt Ayriss L is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet 978-1-58536-152-6, $17.95 978-1-58536-143-4, $17.95 Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen 978-1-58536-016-1, $17.95 E is for Enchantment: A New Mexico Alphabet N is for Our Nation’s Capital: PB: 978-1-58536-250-9, $7.95 Helen Foster James. Illus., Neecy Twinem A Washington, DC Alphabet 978-1-58536-153-3, $17.95 Marie and Roland Smith. Illus., Barbara Gibson H is for Hoosier: An Indiana Alphabet 978-1-58536-148-9, $17.95 Cynthia Furlong Reynolds. Illus., Bruce Langton E is for Empire: A New York State Alphabet 978-1-58536-041-3, $17.95 Ann E. Burg. Illus., Maureen K. Brookfield M is for Mountain State: A West Virginia Alphabet 978-1-58536-113-7, $17.95 Mary Ann McCabe Riehle. Illus., Laura J. Bryant H is for Hawkeye: An Iowa Alphabet 978-1-58536-151-9, $17.95 Patricia A. Pierce. Illus., Bruce Langton T is for Tar Heel: A North Carolina Alphabet 978-1-58536-114-4, $17.95 Carol Crane. Illus., Gary Palmer B is for Badger: A Wisconsin Alphabet 978-1-58536-082-6, $17.95 Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Renée Graef S is for Sunflower: A Kansas Alphabet 978-1-58536-135-9, $17.95 Devin and Corey Scillian. Illus., Doug Bowles P is for Peace Garden: A North Dakota Alphabet 978-1-58536-061-1, $17.95 Roxane B. Salonen. Illus., Joanna Yardley C is for Cowboy: A Wyoming Alphabet 978-1-58536-142-7, $17.95 Eugene Gagliano. Illus., Susan Guy B is for Bluegrass: A Kentucky Alphabet 978-1-58536-097-0, $17.95 Mary Ann McCabe Riehle. Illus., Wes Burgiss B is for Buckeye: An Ohio Alphabet 978-1-58536-056-7, $17.95 Marcia Schonberg. Illus., Bruce Langton 978-1-58536-004-8, $17.95 P is for Pelican: A Louisiana Alphabet All titles in this series are part of the Accelerated Reader® program. Anita C. Prieto. Illus., Laura Knorr 978-1-58536-137-3, $17.95 All Discover America State by State titles are 11 x 9 inches, 40 pages, and for ages 6-10 unless otherwise noted.

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Traveling across America and using numbers as Rich in history and diverse in their its backdrop, this series features state-by-state populations, landscape, wildlife, information in a fun, entertaining, and educational culture, and folklore, the Canadian way. Captivating rhymes help develop reading provinces are a fascinating subject skills while expository text covers state facts, for study and discussion. Written in including history, landmarks, science, and wildlife. our popular two-tier format, this lushly Bilingual Now young readers can learn about their state illustrated series invites young readers Text and our country . . . by the numbers! to explore and compare the features • 11 x 9 inches, 40 pages, and for ages 6-10 that make each province unique. • 11 x 9 inches, 40 pages, and for ages 6-10

C is for Chinook: An Alberta Alphabet P is for Puffin: A Newfoundland and F is for French: Desert Digits: Fishing for Numbers: Wright Numbers: Dawn Welykochy. Illus., Lorna Bennett Labrador Alphabet A Québec Alphabet An Arizona Number Book A Maine Number Book A North Carolina Number Book 978-1-58536-223-3, $19.99 Janet Skirving. Illus., Odell Archibald Elaine Arsenault. Illus., Renné Benoit Barbara Gowan. Illus., Irving Toddy Cynthia Furlong Reynolds. Illus., Jeannie Brett Carol Crane. Illus., Gary Palmer 978-1-58536-287-5, $17.95 978-1-58536-435-0, $17.95 978-1-58536-162-5, $17.95 978-1-58536-035-2, $19.99 978-1-58536-196-0, $19.99 S is for Spirit Bear: A British Bilingual Text Columbia Alphabet B is for Bluenose: Natural Numbers: An Arkansas One if by Land: Cardinal Numbers: G. Gregory Roberts. Illus., Bob Doucet A Nova Scotia Alphabet L is for Land of Living Skies: Number Book A Massachusetts Number Book An Ohio Counting Book 978-1-58536-291-2, $18.95 Susan Tooke. Illus., Susan Tooke A Saskatchewan Alphabet Michael Shoulders. Illus., Rick Anderson Heidi E. Y. Stemple. Illus., Jeannie Brett Marcia Schonberg. Illus., Bruce Langton 978-1-58536-362-9, $19.99 Linda Aksomitis. Illus., Lorna Bennett 978-1-58536-172-4, $17.95 978-1-58536-186-1, $17.95 978-1-58536-084-0, $16.95 G is for Golden Boy: 978-1-58536-490-9, 32 pages A Manitoba Alphabet A is for Algonquin: An Ontario Alphabet $17.95 Golden Numbers: The Michigan Counting Book One for All: Larry Verstraete. Illus., Brian Lund Lovenia Gorman. Illus., Melanie Rose A California Number Book Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe A Pennsylvania Number Book 978-1-58536-364-3, $17.95 978-1-58536-263-9, $17.95 T is for Territories: David Domeniconi. Illus., Pam Carroll 978-1-58536-003-1, $17.95 Trinka Hakes Noble. Illus., Lisa Papp A Yukon, Northwest Territories, and 978-1-58536-173-1, $17.95 978-1-58536-200-4, $16.95 F is for Fiddlehead: I is for Island: Nunavut Alphabet North Star Numbers: A New Brunswick Alphabet A Prince Edward Island Alphabet Michael Kusugak. Illus., Iris Churcher Yankee Doodle Numbers: A Minnesota Number Book Net Numbers: A South Marilyn Lohnes. Illus., Susan Tooke Hugh MacDonald. Illus., Brenda Jones 978-1-58536-207-3, $17.95 A Connecticut Number Book Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Laurie Caple Carolina Number Book 978-1-58536-318-6, $17.95 978-1-58536-367-4, $16.95 Elissa Grodin. Illus., Maureen K. Brookfield 978-1-58536-187-8, $17.95 Carol Crane. Illus., Gary Palmer 978-1-58536-175-5, $17.95 978-1-58536-202-8, $17.95 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi: Sunny Numbers: A Mississippi Number Book Count On Us: A Florida Number Book Michael Shoulders. Illus., Rick Anderson A Tennessee Number Book Other Canadian titles Carol Crane. Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan 978-1-58536-188-5, $19.99 Michael Shoulders. Illus., Bruce Langton 978-1-58536-050-5, $16.95 978-1-58536-131-1, $16.95 Show Me the Number: A Peck of Peaches: A Missouri Number Book Round Up: A Texas Number Book C is for Canada: M is for Maple: A Georgia Number Book Judy Young. Illus., Ross B. Young Carol Crane. Illus., Alan Stacy Celebrating Our Nation A Canadian Alphabet Carol Crane, Illus., Mark Braught 978-1-58536-156-4, $17.95 978-1-58536-133-5, $16.95 Mike Ulmer. Illus., Sylvie Daigneault Mike Ulmer. Illus., Melanie Rose 978-1-58536-177-9, $17.95 978-1-58536-973-7, $16.99 978-1-58536-051-2, $19.95 Primary Numbers: Four Wheels West: 11 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-10 11 x 10 inches, 40 pages Prairie Numbers: A New Hampshire Number Book A Wyoming Number Book BB: 978-1-53411-045-8, $9.99 PB: 978-1-58536-235-6, $8.95 An Illinois Number Book Marie Harris. Illus., Karen Busch Holman Eugene Gagliano. Illus., Susan Guy 7 x 5 inches, 22 pages, Ages Birth to 3 BB: 978-1-58536-345-2, $7.99 Kathy-jo Wargin. Illus., Kathy O’Malley 978-1-58536-192-2, $16.95 978-1-58536-210-3, $17.95 5¼ x 7½, 32 pages, Ages 1-4 978-1-58536-180-9, $17.95 Diary of a Canadian Kid Times Square: A New York State 978-1-58536-812-9, $11.95 M is for Mountie: Numbers in a Row: Number Book 7 x 9 inches, 128 pages, All ages An RCMP Alphabet An Iowa Number Book Ann E. Burg. Illus., Maureen K. Brookfield Polly Horvath. Illus., Lorna Bennett Patricia A. Pierce. Illus., Dorothia Rohner 978-1-58536-195-3, $16.95 Little Canada 978-1-58536-267-7, $17.95 978-1-58536-164-9, $17.95 Matt Napier. Illus., Renné Benoit 11 x 10 inches, 40 pages BB: 978-1-58536-178-6, $9.95 One Kansas Farmer: 7 x 5 inches, 20 pages, Ages Birth to 3 A Kansas Number Book Devin and Corey Scillian. Illus., Doug Bowles Loonies and Toonies: 978-1-58536-182-3, $19.99 A Canadian Number Book Mike Ulmer. Illus., Melanie Rose 978-1-58536-239-4, $18.95 11 x 10 inches, 40 pages Companion title to M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet.

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L...... 82 Miep and the Most Famous Diary: The Woman Who Rescued P is for Prairie Dog: A Prairie Alphabet...... 26 Tip and Tucker: Road Trip...... 79 Arnold, Marsha Diane...... 37, 45 Keller, Shana...... 55, 68, 70 Stemple, Heidi E. Y...... 90 Dawson, Courtney...... 4 Nance, Dan...... 67 Anne Frank’s Diary...... 69 P is for Princess: A Royal Alphabet...... 29 T is for Taj Mahal: An India Alphabet...... 36 Arsenault, Elaine...... 91 Kelley, Marty...... 39, 40 Stier, Catherine...... 65 DeBord, Kim Jackson...... 51 Nascimbene, Yan...... 36, 65 Minnow and Rose: An Oregon Trail Story...... 62 P is for Puffin: A Newfoundland and Labrador Alphabet.....91 T is for Tar Heel: A North Carolina Alphabet...... 89 Kenah, Katharine...... 40 Stocker, Shannon...... 71 Denise, Christopher...... 80 Nelson, Annika M...... 40 M is for Magnolia: A Mississippi Alphabet...... 89 P is for Putt: A Golf Alphabet...... 34 T is for Teachers: A School Alphabet...... 30 Bajaj, Varsha...... 36 Kiehm, Eve Begley...... 36 Strother, Ruth...... 24, 27 Dewar, Ken...... 22, 33 Noble, Trinka Hakes...... 73 M is for Majestic: A National Parks Alphabet...... 25 PoPo’s Lucky Chinese New Year...... 49, 75 T is for Territories: A Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Barber, Alison...... 44 Kimmelman, Leslie...... 8, 68, 70 Stutson, Caroline...... 38, 47 Dillard, Sarah...... 41 Nordstrand, Torstein...... 29 M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet...... 36, 91 Prairie Numbers: An Illinois Number Book...... 90 Nunavut Alphabet...... 91 Barnes, Brynne...... 39, 40 Kolar, Rachel...... 47, 75 Sullivan, Dana...... 43, 47, 49 Disbury, Tom...... 43, 71 M is for Maple board book...... 22 Primary Numbers: A New Hampshire Number Book...... 90 T is for Thor: A Norse Mythology Alphabet...... 29 Bauer, Patricia...... 24 Kusugak, Michael...... 91 Sullivan, Kate...... 48 Doneva, Steliyana...... 55, 57 O’Malley, Kathy...... 51, 90 M is for Maple Syrup: A Vermont Alphabet...... 89 Princess and the Café on the Moat, The...... 50 T is for Time...... 27 Bekoff, Marc...... 66 Swain, Gwenyth...... 63 Donovan, Jane Monroe...... 22, 38, 71, 76, 77, 90 Ong, Wilson...... 29, 62 M is for Masterpiece: An Art Alphabet...... 29 Promise...... 84 T is for Titanic: A Titanic Alphabet...... 27 Berneger, Marcia...... 39 Lang, Diane...... 84 Swenson, Jamie A...... 15 Doucet, Bob...... 91 Opie, David...... 66 M is for Mayflower: A Massachusetts Alphabet...... 89 T is for Touchdown: A Football Alphabet...... 34 Bestor, Sheri Mabry...... 55, 57 Lapham, Steven Sellers...... 69 Douglass, Chloe...... 50 M is for Melody: A Music Alphabet...... 29 Quilt Walk, The...... 86 T is for Tutu: A Ballet Alphabet...... 29 Bissonette, Aimée...... 68, 69 Layne, Deborah Dover...... 29, 30 Tooke, Susan...... 91 Duncan, Daniel...... 48 Paganelli, Elisa...... 69 M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet...... 25 T is for Twin Cities: A Minneapolis/St. Paul Alphabet...... 30 Blackaby, Susan...... 6 Layne, Steven L...... 29, 30 Dykes, John S...... 32 Palmer, Gary...... 33, 42, 89, 90 M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet...... 89 Raccoon’s Perfect Snowman...... 50, 75 Titanicat...... 67 Boxer, Elisa...... 67 Leiter, Richard...... 41 Ulmer, Mike...... 21, 22, 33, 34, 36, 64, 91 Papp, Lisa...... 29, 47, 90 M is for Mom: A Child’s Alphabet...... 29 Racial Justice in America: Topics for Change...... 83 Town that Fooled the British, The: A War of 1812 Story..... 63 Boyle, Keri Claiborne...... 48 Levitin, Sonia...... 61 Ulmer, Wendy...... 37, 54 Ellison, Chris...... 29, 62, 63, 66, 73 Papp, Robert...... 25, 29, 61, 63, 67 M is for Money: An Economics Alphabet...... 35 Rags, Hero Dog of WWI: A True Story...... 67 Track that Scat!...... 3, 57 Branam, Lucy...... 7, 50 Levy, Debbie...... 66 Ettlinger, Doris...... 30, 31, 48, 59, 61, 65, 68, 89 Park, Christopher D...... 44 M is for Monster: A Fantastic Creatures Alphabet...... 29 Rebekkah’s Journey: A World War II Refugee Story...... 63 Travel Guide for Monsters...... 52 Breisacher, Cathy...... 39 Lewis, J. Patrick...... 29, 41, 52, 74, 80 van Frankenhuyzen, Robbyn Smith...... 25, 72 Ewen, Eileen Ryan...... 25, 51, 57, 69 Park, Darcie...... 89 M is for Mountain State: A West Virginia Alphabet...... 89 Red Berries, White Clouds, Blue Sky...... 86 Truth and Honor: The President Ford Story...... 70 Brennan, Rosemarie...... 53 Lewis, Suzanne...... 66 Vander Heyden, Linda...... 16, 42, 57 Parra, John...... 36 M is for Mountie: An RCMP Alphabet...... 91 Redheaded Robbie’s Christmas Story...... 76 Tsunami Quilt, The...... 63 Brennan-Nelson, Denise, 19, 20, 36, 39, 42, 44, 45, 49, 51, Loh, Virginia Shin-Mui...... 62 Verstraete, Larry...... 26, 67, 91 Fagan, Kirbi...... 63 Peck, Beth...... 64 M is for Mount Rushmore: A South Dakota Alphabet...... 89 Rettie and the Ragamuffin Parade: A Thanksgiving Story...... Tuba Christmas, A...... 18, 77 ...... 53, 71, 74, 76 Loh-Hagen, Virginia...... 29, 49, 60, 75 Farnsworth, Bill...... 62 Pignataro, Anna...... 60 Miss Colfax’s Light...... 69 ...... 18, 63, 76 Tugg and Teeny...... 80 Brett, Jeannie...... 19 Lohnes, Marilyn...... 91 Wade, Mary Dodson...... 60 Faulkner, Matt...... 36, 70, 75 Poh, Jennie...... 45, 49 Missile Toe: A Very Confused Christmas...... 75 Riding to Washington...... 63 Tugg and Teeny: Jungle Surprises...... 80 Brockett, Keith...... 48, 75 Luttrell, William...... 76 Wahi, Ellen...... 55 Filippucci, Laura Francesca...... 42 Porfirio, Guy...... 61 Missouri Reader, The...... 82 R is for Race: A Stock Car Alphabet...... 34 Tugg and Teeny: That’s What Friends Are For...... 80 Brown, Petra...... 5, 53 Wallach, Anya...... 84, 85 Freeman, Laura...... 70 Pullen, Zachary...... 31, 58, 68, 69 Mommy Loves You!...... 54 R is for Rhode Island Red: A Rhode Island Alphabet...... 89 Tuki and Moka: A Tale of Two Tamarins...... 64 Browning, Kurt...... 29, 32 MacDonald, Hugh...... 91 Walton, Eugene...... 69 Monday...... 7 R is for Rhyme: A Poetry Alphabet...... 31 Twelve Birdies of Christmas board book...... 18, 23, 77 Buchanan, Michael...... 84 Mackall, Dandi Daley...... 58, 63, 66 Wargin, Kathy-jo...... 19, 20, 26, 29, 36, 43, 46, 48, 50, 52, Gardner, David C...... 63, 70, 76 Radzinski, Kandy...... 22, 25, 53, 77, 89 Moose on the Loose...... 46 Rock and Vole...... 9 Twelve Days of Christmas, The...... 77 Bunting, Eve...... 26, 36, 41, 45, 47, 58, 74, 75, 80, 84 Markarian, Margie...... 50 58, 59, 60, 66, 68, 70, 82, 89, 90 Garrigue, Roland...... 47, 75 Regan, Laura...... 24, 67 Mother Ghost: Nursery Rhymes for Little Monsters....18, 47, 75 Roof Octopus...... 7, 50 Twice As Good: The Story of William Powell and Clearview....70 Burg, Ann E...... 63, 82, 89, 90 Markel, Michelle...... 74 Welykochy, Dawn...... 91 Gazzetta, Katherine Cutchin...... 45 Robert, Bruno...... 73 Mr. Goat’s Valentine...... 47, 75 Round Up: A Texas Number Book...... 90 Txtng Mama Txtng Baby board book...... 22 Bush, Gail...... 49 Markovics, Joyce...... 83 Whalen, Linda...... 44 Geister, David...... 24, 26, 30, 52, 58, 63, 67 Rodanas, Kristina...... 64 Mr. McGinty’s Monarchs...... 3, 56 Rudy Rides the Rails: A Depression Era Story...... 63 Marzollo, Jean...... 67 Whelan, Gloria...... 36, 43, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 76 Gibson, Barbara...... 89 Rohner, Dorothia...... 90 Murphy’s Ticket: The Goofy Start and Glorious End of the Runs with Courage...... 86 Unicorn Yoga...... 3, 9, 52 Cameron, Eileen...... 89 McDivitt, Lindsey...... 69, 70 Whitney, Gleaves...... 32 Goldman, Dara...... 73 Rose, Melanie...... 22, 27, 32, 33, 34, 36, 64, 91 Chicago Cubs Billy Goat Curse...... 34, 47 Universe and You, The...... 12 Campbell, Janis...... 25 McMillan, Gordon...... 50 Whitney, Louise Doak...... 32, 89 Graef, Renée...... 24, 27, 28, 36, 46, 52, 66, 73, 89 Roydon, Michael...... 89 My Daddy Likes to Say...... 71 Saguaro’s Gifts...... 13 Carlson, Nancy...... 30 Mebane, Jeanie...... 55 Wilbur, Helen L..... 19, 24, 25, 28, 30, 32, 36, 41, 57, 62, 77 Graves, Linda Dockey...... 30 Rutherford, Alexa...... 36 My Family Four Floors Up...... 47 Sandy Feet! Whose Feet?: Footprints at the Shore...... 57 V is for Venus Flytrap: A Plant Alphabet...... 27 Carroll, James Christopher...... 39, 49 Menendez, Shirley C...... 89 Wing, Kelisa...... 83 Gray, Howard...... 51 My Grandma Likes to Say...... 71 Santa’s Secret...... 76 V is for Viking: A Minnesota Alphabet...... 89 Cascone, Gina...... 52, 55 Meyer, William...... 84 Wish, Katia...... 50, 75 Guerlais, Gerald...... 55 Sanson, Rachel...... 43 My Momma Likes to Say...... 71 Santa’s Underwear...... 18, 76 V is for Volunteer: A Tennessee Alphabet...... 89 Chapman, Todd...... 25 Michaels, Pat...... 27 Wolf, Joan M...... 86 Guy, Susan...... 32, 89, 90 Sattler, Jennifer...... 9, 23, 39, 48, 52, 77 My Mom’s Wedding...... 47 Saving Samantha...... 72 V is for von Trapp: A Musical Family Alphabet...... 30 Coerr, Eleanor...... 89 Michelson, Richard...... 28, 31, 36, 69, 70 Wood, Susan...... 57, 67 Semple, Lucy...... 56 My Red Velvet Cape...... 47 Say Daddy!...... 50 Voice that Won the Vote, The: How One Woman’s Words Collard, Sneed B., III...... 67, 89 Monroe, Colleen...... 22, 77 Hall, Amanda...... 64 Shephard, David...... 14 My Teacher Dances on the Desk...... 47 Say Daddy! board book...... 22 Made History...... 67 Collison, Cathy...... 25 Morlock, Lisa...... 57 Young, Judy...... 19, 22, 31, 33, 38, 42, 49, 57, 61, 62, Han, Oki S...... 36 Shorrock, Claire...... 77 My Teacher Likes to Say...... 71 Scare a Bear...... 50 Voyage of the Sea Wolf, The...... 84 Crane, Carol...... 19, 20, 36, 42, 73, 89, 90 Murphy, Carla...... 41 64, 78, 79, 82, 84, 85, 89, 90 Hanley, John...... 34 Slack, Jocelyn...... 89 Scarlet Stockings Spy: A Revolutionary War Tale...... 63 Voyageur’s Paddle, The...... 52 Crisp, Marty...... 67 Murphy, Frank...... 11, 39, 41, 51, 60 Harness, Cheryl...... 89 Sneed, Brad...... 38, 58 Natural Numbers: An Arkansas Number Book...... 90 Schnitzel: A Cautionary Tale for Lazy Louts...... 50, 76 Cuomo, Mario...... 36 Myer, Andy...... 40 Zappitello, Beth...... 41, 74 Harren, Kayla...... 11, 39, 41, 42, 51, 65 Soentpiet, Chris K...... 66 Nature’s Friend: The Gwen Frostic Story...... 69 Scout...... 50 Waiting for the Owl’s Call...... 64 Cyrus, Kurt...... 13, 38, 43 Hartung, Susan Kathleen...... 22, 51 Solano, Jordi...... 42, 69 Net Numbers: A South Carolina Number Book...... 90 Seed Man...... 50 Welcome, Baby! Keeping You Safe board book...... 22 Napier, Matt...... 20, 22, 33, 34, 72, 91 Illustrator Index Hays, Michael...... 30 Song, Christina...... 54 New Jersey Reader, The...... 82 Shep: Our Most Loyal Dog...... 67 Welcome to America, Champ!...... 65 Dallas, Sandra...... 86 Newman, Robin...... 40 Heinsz, Joshua...... 39 Stacy, Alan...... 25, 89, 90 New York Reader, The...... 82 Show Me the Number: A Missouri Number Book...... 90 Welcome to the World...... 5, 52 Dan, Barbara...... 51 Nichols, Hedreich...... 83 Adams, Steve...... 64 Herrod, Mike...... 53 Stark, Kayla...... 68 Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon...... 60, 75 Sing Some More!...... 51 We Want Snow!: A Wintry Chant...... 15 Day, Nicholas...... 43 Noble, Trinka Hakes...... 19, 20, 45, 48, 58, 59, 61, 63, 64, Ajhar, Brian...... 47 Hohn, David...... 68 Steele, Robert Gantt...... 62 Night Henry Ford Met Santa, The...... 75 S is for Save the Planet: A How-to-Be Green Alphabet...... 26 What Cats Want for Christmas...... 77 Dealey, Erin...... 30, 73, 77 73, 76, 82, 90 Anchin, Lisa...... 66 Holman, Karen Busch...... 89, 90 Stewart, Ashley...... 55 N is for Natural State: An Arkansas Alphabet...... 89 S is for Scientists: A Discovery Alphabet...... 26 What Dogs Want for Christmas...... 77 DeBord, Tina Ballon...... 51 Nolan, Jenny...... 36 Anderson, Rick...... 89, 90 Howdeshell, Kevin...... 56 Stutzman, Laura...... 58, 89 N is for Nutmeg: A Connecticut Alphabet...... 89 S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet...... 31 What’s Looking at You, Kid?...... 52 Declercq, Al...... 65 Andreasen, Dan...... 77 Howdeshell, Kristen...... 56 Sullivan, Dana...... 43, 47, 49, 78, 79 N is for Our Nation’s Capital: A Washington, DC Alphabet....89 S is for Shamrock: An Ireland Alphabet...... 36 When Anju Loved Being an Elephant...... 52 Degman, Lori...... 47, 52 Odell, Carol...... 60 Appleoff, Sandy...... 89 Howell, Troy...... 66, 89 Sullivan, Kate...... 48 No Pirates Allowed! Said Library Lou...... 47 S is for Show Me: A Missouri Alphabet...... 89 When the Wind Blew...... 53 Diesen, Deborah...... 16, 39, 49, 51 Ornstein, Mike...... 43 Archibald, Odell...... 91 Sullivan, Mary...... 8 Norbert’s Big Dream...... 47 S is for Silver: A Nevada Alphabet...... 89 Where’d My Jo Go?...... 53 Dillard, Sarah...... 41 Ortakales, Denise...... 60 Atkins, Andy...... 13, 43 Ikegami, Aiko...... 50 Sylvada, Peter...... 65 North Star Numbers: A Minnesota Number Book...... 90 S is for Sleeping Bear Dunes: A National Lakeshore Where’s My Cow?...... 6 Domeniconi, David...... 25, 29, 89, 90 Ayriss, Linda Holt...... 26, 89 Imamura, Yas...... 57 Szalay, Dave...... 52 No Year of the Cat...... 60 Alphabet...... 26 Where to Sleep...... 53 Donohue, Moira Rose...... 56, 70 Palermo, Sharon Gibson...... 54 Iskowitz, Joel...... 63 Numbers in a Row: An Iowa Number Book...... 90 S is for Smithsonian: America’s Museum Alphabet...... 26 Where to Sleep board book...... 22 Donovan, Jane Monroe...... 22, 76, 77 Pallotta, Jerry...... 21, 32, 41, 57 Banks, Timothy...... 60, 75 Tadgell, Nicole...... 61 Number 1 Teacher: A School Counting Book...... 30 S is for S’mores: A Camping Alphabet...... 26 Whole-y Cow! Fractions Are Fun...... 53 Dunham, Terri Hoover...... 74 Panza, Rosana...... 66 Barnes, Kim...... 10 Jones, Brenda...... 91 Taylor, Bridget Starr...... 60 Nutcracker’s Night Before Christmas, The...... 75 S is for Sooner: An Oklahoma Alphabet...... 89 Who Will Plant a Tree?...... 57 Papp, Lisa...... 63 Barry, Kevin M...... 7, 38, 41, 43, 50, 74, 76 Joyner, Ginny...... 89 Thermes, Jennifer...... 38 S is for Spirit Bear: A British Columbia Alphabet...... 91 Why Did the Farmer Cross the Road?...... 53 Edwards, Pamela Duncan...... 36, 41, 60, 74, 89 Park, Christopher D...... 44 Barshaw, Ruth McNally...... 44 Judge, Lita...... 25, 26 Toddy, Irving...... 28, 90 Ocean Soup: A Recipe for You, Me, and a Cleaner Sea.... 57 S is for Story: A Writer’s Alphabet...... 31 Why the Stomach Growls...... 60 Erickson, Leigh Ann,...... 83 Phumiruk, Dow...... 45 Batori, Susan...... 40, 56 Juhasz, Victor...... 28, 30, 31, 35, 68 Tooke, Susan...... 91 Ohio Reader, The...... 82 S is for Sunflower: A Kansas Alphabet...... 89 Wild World of Buck Bray: Danger at the Dinosaur Stomping Ervin, Tom...... 65 Pierce, Patricia A...... 89, 90 Beckman, Olivia...... 55 Tous, Mercè...... 40 Oink-Oink! Moo! Cock-a-Doodle-Doo! board book...... 23 S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet...... 89 Grounds...... 85 Esbaum, Jill...... 53 Pincus, Meeg...... 56, 57, 69 Begin, Mary Jane...... 89 Kaulitzki, Ramona...... 37, 55 Traynor, Elizabeth...... 27, 89 O is for Old Dominion: A Virginia Alphabet...... 89 S is for the Stanley Cup: A Hockey Championship Alphabet....34 Wild World of Buck Bray: The Missing Grizzly Cubs...... 85 Essa, Huda...... 40 Platt, John...... 56 Bell, Jennifer A...... 81 Keiser, Paige...... 44 Twinem, Neecy...... 89 Ollie on Stage...... 48 Skydiving Beavers, The: A True Tale...... 67 Wild World of Buck Bray: The Wolves of Slough Creek...... 85 Preusser, Heather...... 51 Bendall-Brunello, John...... 46, 48, 50 Kelley, Gerald...... 29, 59 Once Upon a Time in the Kitchen...... 60 Sleepy Snoozy Cozy Coozy...... 57 Willow...... 53 Fiedler, Lisa...... 84, 85 Prieto, Anita C...... 19, 28, 89 Bennett, Lorna...... 91 Kelley, Marty...... 35, 39, 40, 75, 76 Uhles, Mary Reaves...... 44, 55, 74, 77 One for All: A Pennsylvania Number Book...... 90 Sleepy Snoozy Cozy Coozy board book...... 22 Willow and the Snow Day Dance...... 53 Figley, Marty Rhodes...... 76 Benny, Mike...... 37, 62 King, Ashley...... 48 Urban, Helle...... 19, 20, 36, 89 One if by Land: A Massachusetts Number Book...... 90 Small, Medium & Large...... 76 Willow and the Wedding...... 53 Fredericks, Anthony...... 24, 26, 63 Radzinski, Kandy...... 22, 53, 77 Benoit, Renné...... 20, 49, 75, 91 Knorr, Laura...... 19, 37, 54, 74, 89 One Kansas Farmer: A Kansas Number Book...... 90 Smell My Elephant...... 51 Winged Wonders: Solving the Monarch Migration Mystery....57 Friddell, Claudia...... 66 Raven, Margot Theis...... 37, 65, 66, 67, 89 Boon, Emilie...... 15 Kober, Shahar...... 41 van Frankenhuyzen, Gijsbert...... 25, 26, 27, 28, 33, 37, 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi: A Mississippi Number Book.... 90 Smudge and the Book of Mistakes: A Christmas Story...... 76 Win One for the Gipper: America’s Football Hero...... 70 Reynolds, Cynthia Furlong...... 89, 90 Bowers, Tim...... 37, 41, 45, 46, 71, 74, 75 Krampien, Celia...... 47, 55 43, 48, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, 66, 67, 72, 89 One Nation: America by the Numbers...... 35 Snow Globe Wishes...... 77 Winter, Winter, Cold and Snow...... 54 Gagliano, Eugene...... 20, 27, 47, 89, 90 Richardson, Julia...... 56 Bowles, Doug...... 20, 26, 33, 89, 90 Velasquez, Eric...... 70 One Red Sock...... 9, 48 Soar High, Dragonfly!...... 57 Winter’s Gift...... 77 Gallion, Sue Lowell...... 79 Riehle, Mary Ann McCabe...... 24, 29, 44, 74, 89 Bradshaw, Carrie Anne...... 57 LaFever, Greg...... 58 Ventura, Marco...... 36 One Red Sock board book...... 23 Someday Is Not a Day of the Week...... 51 W is for Waves: An Ocean Alphabet...... 27 Gazzetta, Katherine Cutchin...... 45 Roberts, G. Gregory...... 91 Braught, Mark...... 33, 34, 89, 90 Lambert, Jonny...... 55, 57 On Linden Square...... 15, 48 Someplace to Call Home...... 86 W is for Welcome: A Celebration of America’s Diversity... 35 Gholz, Sophia...... 14, 65 Robinson, Jill...... 66 Bready, Jane Gilltrap...... 34 Lanan, Jessica...... 69 Wang, Zong Zhou...... 36 Orange Shoes The,...... 48 Stagestruck: Curtain Up!...... 84 W is for Wind: A Weather Alphabet...... 27 Goldman, Dara...... 73 Rodriguez, Sonia...... 29 Brett, Jeannie...... 19, 20, 89, 90 Langton, Bruce...... 33, 34, 70, 89, 90 Ward, Nick...... 73 Otis P. Oliver Protests...... 48 Stagestruck: Showstopper!...... 85 W is for Windy City: A Chicago Alphabet...... 30 Goldsberry, U’ilani...... 89 Rosenbaum, Andria Warmflash...... 38 Brookfield, Maureen K...... 89, 90 Larson, Katherine...... 29, 89 Wargin, Ed...... 43 Otter Out of Water...... 48 Stella Batts: A Case of the Meanies...... 81 W is for Woof: A Dog Alphabet...... 27 Gordon, Charnaie...... 11 Rue, Ginger...... 85 Brown, Petra...... 5, 16, 21, 42, 52, 53, 54, 67, 74 Latham, Karen...... 89 Weidner, Teri...... 22, 38, 41, 50 Our Michigan! We Love the Seasons...... 48 Stella Batts: Broken Birthday...... 81 W is for Wrigley: The Friendly Confines Alphabet...... 34 Gorman, Lovenia...... 91 Brundage, Scott...... 6, 24, 53, 55 Latham, Rebecca...... 89 Weiser, Florence...... 45 Our World is Whole...... 49 Stella Batts: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow...... 81 Wish to be a Christmas Tree, A...... 77 Gowan, Barbara...... 19, 25, 89, 90 Salonen, Roxane B...... 89 Bryant, Laura J...... 89 Leonard, David...... 34, 47 Wesson, Andrea...... 49 Out of School and Into Nature: The Anna Comstock Story..... 69 Stella Batts: Needs a New Name...... 81 Wish to be a Christmas Tree, A board book...... 22 Gray, Karlin...... 55 Salten, Felix...... 37 Bucci, Marco...... 42, 47, 74 Leonard, Tom...... 57 Whyte, Mary...... 89 Ozzie and the Art Contest...... 49 Stella Batts: None of Your Beeswax...... 81 With Love, Grandma...... 18, 54 Greene, Rhonda Gowler...... 47, 55 Sanders, Nancy I...... 28 Bullas, Will...... 29 Lewis, E. B...... 28, 59 Wish, Katia...... 50, 75 Stella Batts: Pardon Me...... 81 Wright Numbers: A North Carolina Number Book...... 90 Grodin, Elissa D...... 35, 36, 58, 89, 90 Sattler, Jennifer...... 9, 23, 39, 48, 77 Burgiss, Wes...... 89 Lund, Brian...... 91 Wong, Nicole...... 40, 60 Papa’s Backpack...... 18, 49 Stella Batts: Scaredy Cat...... 81 Write On, Irving Berlin!...... 8, 70 Schonberg, Marcia...... 20, 25, 82, 89, 90 Burn, Ted...... 89 Lyons, Chris...... 34 Woodruff, Liza...... 57 Paper Son: Lee’s Journey to America...... 62 Stella Batts: Something Blue...... 81 Hagen, Carol...... 75 Schumerth, Cynthia...... 55 Butler, John...... 52 Wu, Donald...... 36 Pappy’s Handkerchief...... 63 Stella Batts: Superstar...... 81 Yankee Doodle Numbers: A Connecticut Number Book.... 90 Hale, Kate...... 19 Scillian, Corey...... 89, 90 MacDonald, Judy...... 30 Peck of Peaches: A Georgia Number Book...... 90 Stella Batts: Who’s in Charge?...... 81 Yatandou...... 65 Hall, Becky...... 89 Scillian, Devin...... 35, 36, 37, 45, 46, 58, 63, 75, 89, 90 Caple, Laurie...... 58, 90 Madsen, Jim...... 64 Yardley, Joanna...... 67, 89 Penguin Named Patience: A Hurricane Katrina Rescue Stompin’ at the Savoy: How Chick Webb Became the King of Y is for Yellowhammer: An Alabama Alphabet...... 89 Harris, Marie...... 89, 90 Sewell, Anna...... 38 Carroll, James Christopher...... 39, 49 Mai-Wyss, Tatjana...... 21, 41, 47, 53 Yee, Tammy...... 63, 89 Story...... 66 Drums...... 2, 70 You Are Mine, Porcupine...... 57 Hawk, Fran...... 67 Shaw, Nancy...... 64 Carroll, Pam...... 25, 35, 36, 89, 90 Manders, John...... 26, 41 Young, Ross B...... 89, 90 Pennsylvania Reader, The...... 82 Story of the H.L. Hunley and Queenie’s Coin, The...... 67 Yuki and the One Thousand Carriers...... 65 Hecker, Brooke...... 44 Shaw, Stephanie...... 49, 50, 57, 59, 73, 76 Ceolin, André...... 74, 79 Marstall, Bob...... 24 Penny: The Forgotten Coin...... 49 Summer of the Tree Army: A Civilian Conservation Corps Heise, Kia...... 44 Shea, Kevin...... 22, 33 Chen, Ziyue...... 45 Masse, Josée...... 74, 80 Zimmer, Kevin...... 39, 45, 47, 75 People of Twelve Thousand Winters, The...... 64 Story...... 63 Zacktastic...... 84 Henrichs, Wendy...... 52 Sheinmel, Courtney...... 81, 84 Christie, R. Gregory...... 69 Mazellan, Ron...... 28, 36 Zong, Grace...... 49 Pet for Miss Wright, A...... 49 Sunny Numbers: A Florida Number Book...... 90 Zacktastic: Twinsanity...... 84 Hershenhorn, Esther...... 19, 22, 31 Shepherd, Rajean Luebs...... 19, 89 Churcher, Iris...... 91 McLeod, Kris Aro...... 16, 39, 45 94 To order call: 1.866.918.3956 www.sleepingbearpress.com 95 Maestro Stu Saves the Zoo...... 71 Philip Reid Saves the Statue of Freedom...... 69 Surviving the Hindenburg...... 67 Zero, Zilch, Nada: Counting to None...... 54 Herzog, Brad...... 20, 26, 32, 33, 34, 35, 47, 72 Sheppard, Bryony Williams...... 52, 55 Coelho, Rogério...... 39, 50 McMillan, Gordon...... 50 Mae the Mayfly...... 45 Piece by Piece...... 49 Symphony of Cowbells, A...... 51 Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet...... 34 Horvath, Polly...... 91 Shoulders, Debbie...... 27, 28, 35 Cole, Henry...... 27 Megahan, John...... 27 Marching for Change: Movements Across America...... 83 Pierre the Penguin: A True Story...... 67 Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet board book...... 22 Shoulders, Michael...... 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 31, 35, 41, Coleman, Stephanie Fizer...... 12, 57 Melanson, Luc...... 76 Marty’s Mission: An Apollo Story...... 62 Pippa and Percival, Pancake and Poppy: Four Peppy Tails from the Animal Shelter...... 57 Z is for Zeus: A Greek Mythology Alphabet...... 30 Ikegami, Aiko...... 50 50, 86, 89, 90 Cook, Geoff...... 36 Melmon, Deborah...... 44, 76 May I Come In?...... 45 Puppies...... 49 Tales of the World series...... 64-65 Z is for Zookeeper: A Zoo Alphabet...... 27 Ingalls, Ann...... 79 Skirving, Janet...... 91 Corum, Jaime...... 32 Metallinou, Renia...... 40 Megan’s Year: An Irish Traveler’s Story...... 64 Pirate Captain’s Daughter, The...... 84 Tales of Young Americans series...... 61-63 Skofield, James...... 38 Costanza, Stephen...... 73, 76 Mildenberger, Vivien...... 67 Mela and the Elephant...... 45 P is for Palmetto: A South Carolina Alphabet...... 89 Tallulah: Mermaid of the Great Lakes...... 51 Author Index James, Brooke Herter...... 53 Slade, Suzanne...... 12, 69 Cowman, Joseph...... 30, 75 Milelli, Pascal...... 64 Memoirs of a Goldfish...... 45 P is for Passport: A World Alphabet...... 36 Teacher Like You, A...... 11, 51 James, Helen Foster...... 19, 21, 26, 52, 54, 62, 74, 89 Smith, Marie...... 26, 27, 89 Craig, David...... 24 Miles, David...... 62, 65 Memoirs of a Hamster...... 45 P is for Peace Garden: A North Dakota Alphabet...... 89 Teach Me to Love...... 51 Aksomitis, Linda...... 91 Johnston, Tony...... 36 Smith, Roland...... 26, 27, 87, 89 Crawford, Robert...... 36, 60 Milne, David...... 72 Memoirs of an Elf...... 45, 75 P is for Peach: A Georgia Alphabet...... 89 Ticktock Banneker’s Clock...... 70 Alessandri, Alexandra...... 4 Joosse, Barbara...... 10, 46, 73 Sneed, Brad...... 38 Culotta, Kent...... 21, 31 Monroe, Michael Glenn...... 19, 20, 22, 39, 42, 49, 57, 77, Memoirs of a Parrot...... 46 P is for Pelican: A Louisiana Alphabet...... 89 Tig Ripley: Hard Rock...... 85 Alexander, Kwame...... 37 Judge, Lita...... 25 Solis, Nicholas...... 40 Curzon, Brett...... 38 89, 90 Memoirs of a Tortoise...... 46 P is for Pilgrim: A Thanksgiving Alphabet...... 18, 36 Tig Ripley: Rock ‘n’ Roll Rebel...... 85 Allio, Mark R...... 89 Souders, Taryn J...... 53 Cyrus, Kurt...... 38 Moore, Cyd...... 42, 53 Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot...... 66 P is for Piñata: A Mexico Alphabet...... 36 Times Square: A New York State Number Book...... 90 Anderson, Clayton...... 24, 56 Kane, Kristen...... 89 Spradlin, Michael...... 87 Morris, Jennifer, E...... 44 Michigan Counting Book, The...... 90 P is for Pirate: A Pirate Alphabet...... 26 Tip and Tucker: Hide and Squeak!...... 79 Anderson, William...... 30, 89 Karcher, Angie...... 43 Steiner, Joy...... 89 Daigneault, Sylvie...... 21, 36, 41, 49, 74, 91 Myer, Andy...... 40 Michigan Reader, The...... 82 P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet...... 89 Tip and Tucker: Paw Painters...... 79 Appleford, Annie...... 89 Keely, Cheryl...... 55 Steiner, Stan...... 89 Darnell, K. L...... 82 Miep and the Most Famous Diary: The Woman Who Rescued P is for Prairie Dog: A Prairie Alphabet...... 26 Tip and Tucker: Road Trip...... 79 Arnold, Marsha Diane...... 37, 45 Keller, Shana...... 55, 68, 70 Stemple, Heidi E. Y...... 90 Dawson, Courtney...... 4 Nance, Dan...... 67 Anne Frank’s Diary...... 69 P is for Princess: A Royal Alphabet...... 29 T is for Taj Mahal: An India Alphabet...... 36 Arsenault, Elaine...... 91 Kelley, Marty...... 39, 40 Stier, Catherine...... 65 DeBord, Kim Jackson...... 51 Nascimbene, Yan...... 36, 65 Minnow and Rose: An Oregon Trail Story...... 62 P is for Puffin: A Newfoundland and Labrador Alphabet.....91 T is for Tar Heel: A North Carolina Alphabet...... 89 Kenah, Katharine...... 40 Stocker, Shannon...... 71 Denise, Christopher...... 80 Nelson, Annika M...... 40 M is for Magnolia: A Mississippi Alphabet...... 89 P is for Putt: A Golf Alphabet...... 34 T is for Teachers: A School Alphabet...... 30 Bajaj, Varsha...... 36 Kiehm, Eve Begley...... 36 Strother, Ruth...... 24, 27 Dewar, Ken...... 22, 33 Noble, Trinka Hakes...... 73 M is for Majestic: A National Parks Alphabet...... 25 PoPo’s Lucky Chinese New Year...... 49, 75 T is for Territories: A Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Barber, Alison...... 44 Kimmelman, Leslie...... 8, 68, 70 Stutson, Caroline...... 38, 47 Dillard, Sarah...... 41 Nordstrand, Torstein...... 29 M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet...... 36, 91 Prairie Numbers: An Illinois Number Book...... 90 Nunavut Alphabet...... 91 Barnes, Brynne...... 39, 40 Kolar, Rachel...... 47, 75 Sullivan, Dana...... 43, 47, 49 Disbury, Tom...... 43, 71 M is for Maple board book...... 22 Primary Numbers: A New Hampshire Number Book...... 90 T is for Thor: A Norse Mythology Alphabet...... 29 Bauer, Patricia...... 24 Kusugak, Michael...... 91 Sullivan, Kate...... 48 Doneva, Steliyana...... 55, 57 O’Malley, Kathy...... 51, 90 M is for Maple Syrup: A Vermont Alphabet...... 89 Princess and the Café on the Moat, The...... 50 T is for Time...... 27 Bekoff, Marc...... 66 Swain, Gwenyth...... 63 Donovan, Jane Monroe...... 22, 38, 71, 76, 77, 90 Ong, Wilson...... 29, 62 M is for Masterpiece: An Art Alphabet...... 29 Promise...... 84 T is for Titanic: A Titanic Alphabet...... 27 Berneger, Marcia...... 39 Lang, Diane...... 84 Swenson, Jamie A...... 15 Doucet, Bob...... 91 Opie, David...... 66 M is for Mayflower: A Massachusetts Alphabet...... 89 T is for Touchdown: A Football Alphabet...... 34 Bestor, Sheri Mabry...... 55, 57 Lapham, Steven Sellers...... 69 Douglass, Chloe...... 50 M is for Melody: A Music Alphabet...... 29 Quilt Walk, The...... 86 T is for Tutu: A Ballet Alphabet...... 29 Bissonette, Aimée...... 68, 69 Layne, Deborah Dover...... 29, 30 Tooke, Susan...... 91 Duncan, Daniel...... 48 Paganelli, Elisa...... 69 M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet...... 25 T is for Twin Cities: A Minneapolis/St. Paul Alphabet...... 30 Blackaby, Susan...... 6 Layne, Steven L...... 29, 30 Dykes, John S...... 32 Palmer, Gary...... 33, 42, 89, 90 M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet...... 89 Raccoon’s Perfect Snowman...... 50, 75 Titanicat...... 67 Boxer, Elisa...... 67 Leiter, Richard...... 41 Ulmer, Mike...... 21, 22, 33, 34, 36, 64, 91 Papp, Lisa...... 29, 47, 90 M is for Mom: A Child’s Alphabet...... 29 Racial Justice in America: Topics for Change...... 83 Town that Fooled the British, The: A War of 1812 Story..... 63 Boyle, Keri Claiborne...... 48 Levitin, Sonia...... 61 Ulmer, Wendy...... 37, 54 Ellison, Chris...... 29, 62, 63, 66, 73 Papp, Robert...... 25, 29, 61, 63, 67 M is for Money: An Economics Alphabet...... 35 Rags, Hero Dog of WWI: A True Story...... 67 Track that Scat!...... 3, 57 Branam, Lucy...... 7, 50 Levy, Debbie...... 66 Ettlinger, Doris...... 30, 31, 48, 59, 61, 65, 68, 89 Park, Christopher D...... 44 M is for Monster: A Fantastic Creatures Alphabet...... 29 Rebekkah’s Journey: A World War II Refugee Story...... 63 Travel Guide for Monsters...... 52 Breisacher, Cathy...... 39 Lewis, J. Patrick...... 29, 41, 52, 74, 80 van Frankenhuyzen, Robbyn Smith...... 25, 72 Ewen, Eileen Ryan...... 25, 51, 57, 69 Park, Darcie...... 89 M is for Mountain State: A West Virginia Alphabet...... 89 Red Berries, White Clouds, Blue Sky...... 86 Truth and Honor: The President Ford Story...... 70 Brennan, Rosemarie...... 53 Lewis, Suzanne...... 66 Vander Heyden, Linda...... 16, 42, 57 Parra, John...... 36 M is for Mountie: An RCMP Alphabet...... 91 Redheaded Robbie’s Christmas Story...... 76 Tsunami Quilt, The...... 63 Brennan-Nelson, Denise, 19, 20, 36, 39, 42, 44, 45, 49, 51, Loh, Virginia Shin-Mui...... 62 Verstraete, Larry...... 26, 67, 91 Fagan, Kirbi...... 63 Peck, Beth...... 64 M is for Mount Rushmore: A South Dakota Alphabet...... 89 Rettie and the Ragamuffin Parade: A Thanksgiving Story...... Tuba Christmas, A...... 18, 77 ...... 53, 71, 74, 76 Loh-Hagen, Virginia...... 29, 49, 60, 75 Farnsworth, Bill...... 62 Pignataro, Anna...... 60 Miss Colfax’s Light...... 69 ...... 18, 63, 76 Tugg and Teeny...... 80 Brett, Jeannie...... 19 Lohnes, Marilyn...... 91 Wade, Mary Dodson...... 60 Faulkner, Matt...... 36, 70, 75 Poh, Jennie...... 45, 49 Missile Toe: A Very Confused Christmas...... 75 Riding to Washington...... 63 Tugg and Teeny: Jungle Surprises...... 80 Brockett, Keith...... 48, 75 Luttrell, William...... 76 Wahi, Ellen...... 55 Filippucci, Laura Francesca...... 42 Porfirio, Guy...... 61 Missouri Reader, The...... 82 R is for Race: A Stock Car Alphabet...... 34 Tugg and Teeny: That’s What Friends Are For...... 80 Brown, Petra...... 5, 53 Wallach, Anya...... 84, 85 Freeman, Laura...... 70 Pullen, Zachary...... 31, 58, 68, 69 Mommy Loves You!...... 54 R is for Rhode Island Red: A Rhode Island Alphabet...... 89 Tuki and Moka: A Tale of Two Tamarins...... 64 Browning, Kurt...... 29, 32 MacDonald, Hugh...... 91 Walton, Eugene...... 69 Monday...... 7 R is for Rhyme: A Poetry Alphabet...... 31 Twelve Birdies of Christmas board book...... 18, 23, 77 Buchanan, Michael...... 84 Mackall, Dandi Daley...... 58, 63, 66 Wargin, Kathy-jo...... 19, 20, 26, 29, 36, 43, 46, 48, 50, 52, Gardner, David C...... 63, 70, 76 Radzinski, Kandy...... 22, 25, 53, 77, 89 Moose on the Loose...... 46 Rock and Vole...... 9 Twelve Days of Christmas, The...... 77 Bunting, Eve...... 26, 36, 41, 45, 47, 58, 74, 75, 80, 84 Markarian, Margie...... 50 58, 59, 60, 66, 68, 70, 82, 89, 90 Garrigue, Roland...... 47, 75 Regan, Laura...... 24, 67 Mother Ghost: Nursery Rhymes for Little Monsters....18, 47, 75 Roof Octopus...... 7, 50 Twice As Good: The Story of William Powell and Clearview....70 Burg, Ann E...... 63, 82, 89, 90 Markel, Michelle...... 74 Welykochy, Dawn...... 91 Gazzetta, Katherine Cutchin...... 45 Robert, Bruno...... 73 Mr. Goat’s Valentine...... 47, 75 Round Up: A Texas Number Book...... 90 Txtng Mama Txtng Baby board book...... 22 Bush, Gail...... 49 Markovics, Joyce...... 83 Whalen, Linda...... 44 Geister, David...... 24, 26, 30, 52, 58, 63, 67 Rodanas, Kristina...... 64 Mr. McGinty’s Monarchs...... 3, 56 Rudy Rides the Rails: A Depression Era Story...... 63 Marzollo, Jean...... 67 Whelan, Gloria...... 36, 43, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 76 Gibson, Barbara...... 89 Rohner, Dorothia...... 90 Murphy’s Ticket: The Goofy Start and Glorious End of the Runs with Courage...... 86 Unicorn Yoga...... 3, 9, 52 Cameron, Eileen...... 89 McDivitt, Lindsey...... 69, 70 Whitney, Gleaves...... 32 Goldman, Dara...... 73 Rose, Melanie...... 22, 27, 32, 33, 34, 36, 64, 91 Chicago Cubs Billy Goat Curse...... 34, 47 Universe and You, The...... 12 Campbell, Janis...... 25 McMillan, Gordon...... 50 Whitney, Louise Doak...... 32, 89 Graef, Renée...... 24, 27, 28, 36, 46, 52, 66, 73, 89 Roydon, Michael...... 89 My Daddy Likes to Say...... 71 Saguaro’s Gifts...... 13 Carlson, Nancy...... 30 Mebane, Jeanie...... 55 Wilbur, Helen L..... 19, 24, 25, 28, 30, 32, 36, 41, 57, 62, 77 Graves, Linda Dockey...... 30 Rutherford, Alexa...... 36 My Family Four Floors Up...... 47 Sandy Feet! Whose Feet?: Footprints at the Shore...... 57 V is for Venus Flytrap: A Plant Alphabet...... 27 Carroll, James Christopher...... 39, 49 Menendez, Shirley C...... 89 Wing, Kelisa...... 83 Gray, Howard...... 51 My Grandma Likes to Say...... 71 Santa’s Secret...... 76 V is for Viking: A Minnesota Alphabet...... 89 Cascone, Gina...... 52, 55 Meyer, William...... 84 Wish, Katia...... 50, 75 Guerlais, Gerald...... 55 Sanson, Rachel...... 43 My Momma Likes to Say...... 71 Santa’s Underwear...... 18, 76 V is for Volunteer: A Tennessee Alphabet...... 89 Chapman, Todd...... 25 Michaels, Pat...... 27 Wolf, Joan M...... 86 Guy, Susan...... 32, 89, 90 Sattler, Jennifer...... 9, 23, 39, 48, 52, 77 My Mom’s Wedding...... 47 Saving Samantha...... 72 V is for von Trapp: A Musical Family Alphabet...... 30 Coerr, Eleanor...... 89 Michelson, Richard...... 28, 31, 36, 69, 70 Wood, Susan...... 57, 67 Semple, Lucy...... 56 My Red Velvet Cape...... 47 Say Daddy!...... 50 Voice that Won the Vote, The: How One Woman’s Words Collard, Sneed B., III...... 67, 89 Monroe, Colleen...... 22, 77 Hall, Amanda...... 64 Shephard, David...... 14 My Teacher Dances on the Desk...... 47 Say Daddy! board book...... 22 Made History...... 67 Collison, Cathy...... 25 Morlock, Lisa...... 57 Young, Judy...... 19, 22, 31, 33, 38, 42, 49, 57, 61, 62, Han, Oki S...... 36 Shorrock, Claire...... 77 My Teacher Likes to Say...... 71 Scare a Bear...... 50 Voyage of the Sea Wolf, The...... 84 Crane, Carol...... 19, 20, 36, 42, 73, 89, 90 Murphy, Carla...... 41 64, 78, 79, 82, 84, 85, 89, 90 Hanley, John...... 34 Slack, Jocelyn...... 89 Scarlet Stockings Spy: A Revolutionary War Tale...... 63 Voyageur’s Paddle, The...... 52 Crisp, Marty...... 67 Murphy, Frank...... 11, 39, 41, 51, 60 Harness, Cheryl...... 89 Sneed, Brad...... 38, 58 Natural Numbers: An Arkansas Number Book...... 90 Schnitzel: A Cautionary Tale for Lazy Louts...... 50, 76 Cuomo, Mario...... 36 Myer, Andy...... 40 Zappitello, Beth...... 41, 74 Harren, Kayla...... 11, 39, 41, 42, 51, 65 Soentpiet, Chris K...... 66 Nature’s Friend: The Gwen Frostic Story...... 69 Scout...... 50 Waiting for the Owl’s Call...... 64 Cyrus, Kurt...... 13, 38, 43 Hartung, Susan Kathleen...... 22, 51 Solano, Jordi...... 42, 69 Net Numbers: A South Carolina Number Book...... 90 Seed Man...... 50 Welcome, Baby! Keeping You Safe board book...... 22 Napier, Matt...... 20, 22, 33, 34, 72, 91 Illustrator Index Hays, Michael...... 30 Song, Christina...... 54 New Jersey Reader, The...... 82 Shep: Our Most Loyal Dog...... 67 Welcome to America, Champ!...... 65 Dallas, Sandra...... 86 Newman, Robin...... 40 Heinsz, Joshua...... 39 Stacy, Alan...... 25, 89, 90 New York Reader, The...... 82 Show Me the Number: A Missouri Number Book...... 90 Welcome to the World...... 5, 52 Dan, Barbara...... 51 Nichols, Hedreich...... 83 Adams, Steve...... 64 Herrod, Mike...... 53 Stark, Kayla...... 68 Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon...... 60, 75 Sing Some More!...... 51 We Want Snow!: A Wintry Chant...... 15 Day, Nicholas...... 43 Noble, Trinka Hakes...... 19, 20, 45, 48, 58, 59, 61, 63, 64, Ajhar, Brian...... 47 Hohn, David...... 68 Steele, Robert Gantt...... 62 Night Henry Ford Met Santa, The...... 75 S is for Save the Planet: A How-to-Be Green Alphabet...... 26 What Cats Want for Christmas...... 77 Dealey, Erin...... 30, 73, 77 73, 76, 82, 90 Anchin, Lisa...... 66 Holman, Karen Busch...... 89, 90 Stewart, Ashley...... 55 N is for Natural State: An Arkansas Alphabet...... 89 S is for Scientists: A Discovery Alphabet...... 26 What Dogs Want for Christmas...... 77 DeBord, Tina Ballon...... 51 Nolan, Jenny...... 36 Anderson, Rick...... 89, 90 Howdeshell, Kevin...... 56 Stutzman, Laura...... 58, 89 N is for Nutmeg: A Connecticut Alphabet...... 89 S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet...... 31 What’s Looking at You, Kid?...... 52 Declercq, Al...... 65 Andreasen, Dan...... 77 Howdeshell, Kristen...... 56 Sullivan, Dana...... 43, 47, 49, 78, 79 N is for Our Nation’s Capital: A Washington, DC Alphabet....89 S is for Shamrock: An Ireland Alphabet...... 36 When Anju Loved Being an Elephant...... 52 Degman, Lori...... 47, 52 Odell, Carol...... 60 Appleoff, Sandy...... 89 Howell, Troy...... 66, 89 Sullivan, Kate...... 48 No Pirates Allowed! Said Library Lou...... 47 S is for Show Me: A Missouri Alphabet...... 89 When the Wind Blew...... 53 Diesen, Deborah...... 16, 39, 49, 51 Ornstein, Mike...... 43 Archibald, Odell...... 91 Sullivan, Mary...... 8 Norbert’s Big Dream...... 47 S is for Silver: A Nevada Alphabet...... 89 Where’d My Jo Go?...... 53 Dillard, Sarah...... 41 Ortakales, Denise...... 60 Atkins, Andy...... 13, 43 Ikegami, Aiko...... 50 Sylvada, Peter...... 65 North Star Numbers: A Minnesota Number Book...... 90 S is for Sleeping Bear Dunes: A National Lakeshore Where’s My Cow?...... 6 Domeniconi, David...... 25, 29, 89, 90 Ayriss, Linda Holt...... 26, 89 Imamura, Yas...... 57 Szalay, Dave...... 52 No Year of the Cat...... 60 Alphabet...... 26 Where to Sleep...... 53 Donohue, Moira Rose...... 56, 70 Palermo, Sharon Gibson...... 54 Iskowitz, Joel...... 63 Numbers in a Row: An Iowa Number Book...... 90 S is for Smithsonian: America’s Museum Alphabet...... 26 Where to Sleep board book...... 22 Donovan, Jane Monroe...... 22, 76, 77 Pallotta, Jerry...... 21, 32, 41, 57 Banks, Timothy...... 60, 75 Tadgell, Nicole...... 61 Number 1 Teacher: A School Counting Book...... 30 S is for S’mores: A Camping Alphabet...... 26 Whole-y Cow! Fractions Are Fun...... 53 Dunham, Terri Hoover...... 74 Panza, Rosana...... 66 Barnes, Kim...... 10 Jones, Brenda...... 91 Taylor, Bridget Starr...... 60 Nutcracker’s Night Before Christmas, The...... 75 S is for Sooner: An Oklahoma Alphabet...... 89 Who Will Plant a Tree?...... 57 Papp, Lisa...... 63 Barry, Kevin M...... 7, 38, 41, 43, 50, 74, 76 Joyner, Ginny...... 89 Thermes, Jennifer...... 38 S is for Spirit Bear: A British Columbia Alphabet...... 91 Why Did the Farmer Cross the Road?...... 53 Edwards, Pamela Duncan...... 36, 41, 60, 74, 89 Park, Christopher D...... 44 Barshaw, Ruth McNally...... 44 Judge, Lita...... 25, 26 Toddy, Irving...... 28, 90 Ocean Soup: A Recipe for You, Me, and a Cleaner Sea.... 57 S is for Story: A Writer’s Alphabet...... 31 Why the Stomach Growls...... 60 Erickson, Leigh Ann,...... 83 Phumiruk, Dow...... 45 Batori, Susan...... 40, 56 Juhasz, Victor...... 28, 30, 31, 35, 68 Tooke, Susan...... 91 Ohio Reader, The...... 82 S is for Sunflower: A Kansas Alphabet...... 89 Wild World of Buck Bray: Danger at the Dinosaur Stomping Ervin, Tom...... 65 Pierce, Patricia A...... 89, 90 Beckman, Olivia...... 55 Tous, Mercè...... 40 Oink-Oink! Moo! Cock-a-Doodle-Doo! board book...... 23 S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet...... 89 Grounds...... 85 Esbaum, Jill...... 53 Pincus, Meeg...... 56, 57, 69 Begin, Mary Jane...... 89 Kaulitzki, Ramona...... 37, 55 Traynor, Elizabeth...... 27, 89 O is for Old Dominion: A Virginia Alphabet...... 89 S is for the Stanley Cup: A Hockey Championship Alphabet....34 Wild World of Buck Bray: The Missing Grizzly Cubs...... 85 Essa, Huda...... 40 Platt, John...... 56 Bell, Jennifer A...... 81 Keiser, Paige...... 44 Twinem, Neecy...... 89 Ollie on Stage...... 48 Skydiving Beavers, The: A True Tale...... 67 Wild World of Buck Bray: The Wolves of Slough Creek...... 85 Preusser, Heather...... 51 Bendall-Brunello, John...... 46, 48, 50 Kelley, Gerald...... 29, 59 Once Upon a Time in the Kitchen...... 60 Sleepy Snoozy Cozy Coozy...... 57 Willow...... 53 Fiedler, Lisa...... 84, 85 Prieto, Anita C...... 19, 28, 89 Bennett, Lorna...... 91 Kelley, Marty...... 35, 39, 40, 75, 76 Uhles, Mary Reaves...... 44, 55, 74, 77 One for All: A Pennsylvania Number Book...... 90 Sleepy Snoozy Cozy Coozy board book...... 22 Willow and the Snow Day Dance...... 53 Figley, Marty Rhodes...... 76 Benny, Mike...... 37, 62 King, Ashley...... 48 Urban, Helle...... 19, 20, 36, 89 One if by Land: A Massachusetts Number Book...... 90 Small, Medium & Large...... 76 Willow and the Wedding...... 53 Fredericks, Anthony...... 24, 26, 63 Radzinski, Kandy...... 22, 53, 77 Benoit, Renné...... 20, 49, 75, 91 Knorr, Laura...... 19, 37, 54, 74, 89 One Kansas Farmer: A Kansas Number Book...... 90 Smell My Elephant...... 51 Winged Wonders: Solving the Monarch Migration Mystery....57 Friddell, Claudia...... 66 Raven, Margot Theis...... 37, 65, 66, 67, 89 Boon, Emilie...... 15 Kober, Shahar...... 41 van Frankenhuyzen, Gijsbert...... 25, 26, 27, 28, 33, 37, 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi: A Mississippi Number Book.... 90 Smudge and the Book of Mistakes: A Christmas Story...... 76 Win One for the Gipper: America’s Football Hero...... 70 Reynolds, Cynthia Furlong...... 89, 90 Bowers, Tim...... 37, 41, 45, 46, 71, 74, 75 Krampien, Celia...... 47, 55 43, 48, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, 66, 67, 72, 89 One Nation: America by the Numbers...... 35 Snow Globe Wishes...... 77 Winter, Winter, Cold and Snow...... 54 Gagliano, Eugene...... 20, 27, 47, 89, 90 Richardson, Julia...... 56 Bowles, Doug...... 20, 26, 33, 89, 90 Velasquez, Eric...... 70 One Red Sock...... 9, 48 Soar High, Dragonfly!...... 57 Winter’s Gift...... 77 Gallion, Sue Lowell...... 79 Riehle, Mary Ann McCabe...... 24, 29, 44, 74, 89 Bradshaw, Carrie Anne...... 57 LaFever, Greg...... 58 Ventura, Marco...... 36 One Red Sock board book...... 23 Someday Is Not a Day of the Week...... 51 W is for Waves: An Ocean Alphabet...... 27 Gazzetta, Katherine Cutchin...... 45 Roberts, G. 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Oliver Protests...... 48 Stagestruck: Showstopper!...... 85 W is for Windy City: A Chicago Alphabet...... 30 Goldsberry, U’ilani...... 89 Rosenbaum, Andria Warmflash...... 38 Brookfield, Maureen K...... 89, 90 Larson, Katherine...... 29, 89 Wargin, Ed...... 43 Otter Out of Water...... 48 Stella Batts: A Case of the Meanies...... 81 W is for Woof: A Dog Alphabet...... 27 Gordon, Charnaie...... 11 Rue, Ginger...... 85 Brown, Petra...... 5, 16, 21, 42, 52, 53, 54, 67, 74 Latham, Karen...... 89 Weidner, Teri...... 22, 38, 41, 50 Our Michigan! We Love the Seasons...... 48 Stella Batts: Broken Birthday...... 81 W is for Wrigley: The Friendly Confines Alphabet...... 34 Gorman, Lovenia...... 91 Brundage, Scott...... 6, 24, 53, 55 Latham, Rebecca...... 89 Weiser, Florence...... 45 Our World is Whole...... 49 Stella Batts: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow...... 81 Wish to be a Christmas Tree, A...... 77 Gowan, Barbara...... 19, 25, 89, 90 Salonen, Roxane B...... 89 Bryant, Laura J...... 89 Leonard, David...... 34, 47 Wesson, Andrea...... 49 Out of School and Into Nature: The Anna Comstock Story..... 69 Stella Batts: Needs a New Name...... 81 Wish to be a Christmas Tree, A board book...... 22 Gray, Karlin...... 55 Salten, Felix...... 37 Bucci, Marco...... 42, 47, 74 Leonard, Tom...... 57 Whyte, Mary...... 89 Ozzie and the Art Contest...... 49 Stella Batts: None of Your Beeswax...... 81 With Love, Grandma...... 18, 54 Greene, Rhonda Gowler...... 47, 55 Sanders, Nancy I...... 28 Bullas, Will...... 29 Lewis, E. B...... 28, 59 Wish, Katia...... 50, 75 Stella Batts: Pardon Me...... 81 Wright Numbers: A North Carolina Number Book...... 90 Grodin, Elissa D...... 35, 36, 58, 89, 90 Sattler, Jennifer...... 9, 23, 39, 48, 77 Burgiss, Wes...... 89 Lund, Brian...... 91 Wong, Nicole...... 40, 60 Papa’s Backpack...... 18, 49 Stella Batts: Scaredy Cat...... 81 Write On, Irving Berlin!...... 8, 70 Schonberg, Marcia...... 20, 25, 82, 89, 90 Burn, Ted...... 89 Lyons, Chris...... 34 Woodruff, Liza...... 57 Paper Son: Lee’s Journey to America...... 62 Stella Batts: Something Blue...... 81 Hagen, Carol...... 75 Schumerth, Cynthia...... 55 Butler, John...... 52 Wu, Donald...... 36 Pappy’s Handkerchief...... 63 Stella Batts: Superstar...... 81 Yankee Doodle Numbers: A Connecticut Number Book.... 90 Hale, Kate...... 19 Scillian, Corey...... 89, 90 MacDonald, Judy...... 30 Peck of Peaches: A Georgia Number Book...... 90 Stella Batts: Who’s in Charge?...... 81 Yatandou...... 65 Hall, Becky...... 89 Scillian, Devin...... 35, 36, 37, 45, 46, 58, 63, 75, 89, 90 Caple, Laurie...... 58, 90 Madsen, Jim...... 64 Yardley, Joanna...... 67, 89 Penguin Named Patience: A Hurricane Katrina Rescue Stompin’ at the Savoy: How Chick Webb Became the King of Y is for Yellowhammer: An Alabama Alphabet...... 89 Harris, Marie...... 89, 90 Sewell, Anna...... 38 Carroll, James Christopher...... 39, 49 Mai-Wyss, Tatjana...... 21, 41, 47, 53 Yee, Tammy...... 63, 89 Story...... 66 Drums...... 2, 70 You Are Mine, Porcupine...... 57 Hawk, Fran...... 67 Shaw, Nancy...... 64 Carroll, Pam...... 25, 35, 36, 89, 90 Manders, John...... 26, 41 Young, Ross B...... 89, 90 Pennsylvania Reader, The...... 82 Story of the H.L. 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