Spring 2021 Books for Young Readers CONTENTS

Picture Books 4–21, 24–25, 46–51

Illustrated Chapter Books 22–23

Middle Grade 26–37, 48–49, 51

Young Adult 38–41 View our website for titles available in Board Books 42–43 electronic and digital Spanish Picture Books 44–45 audio editions.

Frontlist by Title

About Marine Mammals—19 Lillian’s Fish—28 The Smile Shop—10–11, 47 Cathryn Sill and John Sill James Menk and Louisa Bauer Satoshi Kitamura Pub: February Pub: April Pub: April

Adventures with Mars Is—24–25 Sobre los anfibios—44 My Daddies—16–17 Suzanne Slade Cathryn SIll and John Sill Gareth and Garry Parsons Pub: April Pub: February Pub: April Nina Soni, Master Sobre los reptiles—44 Best Friend in the of the Garden—34, 48 Cathryn SIll and John Sill Whole World—4–5 Kashmira Sheth and Jenn Kocsmiersky Pub: February Sandra Salsbury Pub: April Pub: March Spi-ku—26–27 Nina Soni, Sister Fixer—35, 48 Leslie Bulion and Robert Meganck Bird Show—8–9 Kashmira Sheth and Jenn Kocsmiersky Pub: March Susan Stockdale Pub: April Pub: March Stanley’s Lunch Box—42 No! Said Rabbit—14–15 William Bee Curious About Insects—43 Marjoke Henrichs Pub: March Cathryn Sill and John Sill Pub: March Pub: March Stanley’s Toy Box—42 P. Zonka Lays an Egg—18 William Bee The Girl Who Stole an Julie Paschkis Pub: March Elephant—32–33 Pub: March Nizrana Farook The Thingity-Jig—6–7 Pub: March Perdu—12–13 Kathleen Doherty and Kristyna Litten Richard Jones Pub: April Homer on the Case—30–31 Pub: April Henry Cole Toad Weather—19 Pub: April Rapunzel—20 Sandra Markle and Thomas Gonzalez Bethan Woollvin Pub: March It Can’t Be Done, Pub: April Nellie Bly!—28 What I Like About Me—39 Nancy Ohlin Rodeo Red—18 Jenna Guillaume Pub: February Maripat Perkins and Molly Idle Pub: April Pub: February King & Kayla and the Case You Were Made for Me—38 of the Gold Ring—22–23 Rosie Loves Jack—40–41 Jenna Guillaume Dori Hillestad Butler Mel Darbon Pub: April and Nancy Meyers Pub: March Pub: February ABCs and

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Best Friend in the Whole World Sandra Salsbury

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-250-5 Ebook available 9 ¾ x 9 ¾ / 40 pages Media: watercolor

Lexile • F&P GRL J; Gr 1 Ages 4–8

Territory: World Rights: Peachtree, except dramatic, commercial (Writers House)

Themes: friendship, loneliness, loss, connection ✎ Activity sheets

Sandra Salsbury grew up in the Santa Cruz mountains, where she once found a stick that was her best friend for a day. Endearingly classic illustrations from debut She currently lives in Berkeley with her author-illustrator Sandra Salsbury depict husband, a large collection of Staghorn ferns, and countless spiders that provide a sweet and moving story of loneliness, moral support, as the great spiders in friendship, and compassion. literature are known to do. www.sandrasalsbury.com Roland lives a quiet life filled with books, music, and tea parties… but sometimes he feels rather lonely. When Roland finds the perfect YOU MAY ALSO LIKE companion in Milton (Good listener! Enjoys music! Also alone!), he is overjoyed. It’s okay that Milton is just a pine cone; they have so A Friend for Mole much in common. But when lost pine cone posters start popping Nancy Armo up in the woods, Roland must decide whether or not he can keep

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-865-3 Milton in his life. PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-153-9 Ebook available

Ages 2–6 • Themes: fear, friendship, new experiences, imagination • ✎ Activity kit

Little Rabbit Lost Harry

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-273-6 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-107-2 BB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-345-0

Ages 2–6 • Themes: amusement parks, birthday, family, lost ✎ Activity sheets

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Picture Book • April

The Thingity-Jig Kathleen Doherty Illustrated by Kristyna Litten

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-56145-959-9 Ebook available 9 x 12 / 32 pages Media: pencil, ink textures, and digital

Lexile • F&P GRL M; Gr 2 Ages 4–8

Territory: World Rights: All rights available except French

Themes: ingenuity, friendship, patience, imagination, play ✎ Activity kit, teacher’s guide

Kathleen Doherty is a reading specialist and holds an EdS in curriculum and instruction. A former teacher of elementary school for over 30 years, she lives in Indiana. This jovial frolic through the city and woods www.kathleendohertyauthor.com celebrates quirky ingenuity and teems with whimsical wordplay—a delightful Kristyna Litten studied illustration at read for any story time. the Edinburgh College of Art. She lives in a beautiful village in England. Follow her on Under the light of a silvery moon, Bear wanders into people town Instagram @kristynalitten. and discovers a springy thing—a bouncy thing—a sit-on-it, jump- on-it thing! This is too heavy to carry home by YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Thingity-Jig himself, so Bear runs back to the woods and asks for help. Too bad Gnu and Shrew for Bear, his friends are sleepy and shoo him away. So Bear invents Danny Schnitzlein a Rolly-Rumpity to wheel the Thingity-Jig home, but then it all Illustrated by Anca gets stuck in the mud! How will Bear tackle this bump in the road? Sandu With a Lifty-Uppity, of course! HC: $16.99 / 978-1-68263-146-1 Ebook available

Ages 4–8 • Themes: friendship, collaboration, imagination, engineering • ✎ Activity kit

Izzy Gizmo Pip Jones Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-021-1 PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-232-1

Ages 4–8 • Themes: friendship, perseverance, family, creativ- ity, ingenuity, consequences • ✎ Activity sheets

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Picture Book • March

Bird Show Susan Stockdale

HC: $16.99 / 978-1-68263-128-7 Ebook available 10 3/8 x 9 3/8 / 32 pages Media: acrylics

Lexile • F&P GRL N; Gr 3 Ages 2–6 / Nonfiction / Nature

Territory: World Rights: Peachtree except audio, dramatic (Gina Maccoby Literary Agency)

Themes: birds, clothing, colors, patterns, animal behavior, rhyme ✎ Activity sheet

Susan Stockdale began her art career as a textile designer for the apparel industry. Today, pattern and color remain central to her work as the author and illustrator You’re invited to the Bird Show! Award-winning of critically acclaimed picture books that author-illustrator Susan Stockdale welcomes celebrate nature. She lives in Maryland. readers to a beautiful fashion show starring some of www.susanstockdale.com the world’s most spectacular birds.

Birds may be one color or many. Their feathers may be simple and ALSO BY SUSAN STOCKDALE solid or speckled, striped, or spotted. They may “wear” a jacket, a scarf, an apron, or a headdress. But just like people, each one Fantastic Flowers contributes to our beautiful world, made more vibrant by their Susan Stockdale diversity.

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-952-0 Amateur ornithologists young and old will marvel at the gorgeous birds in this colorful picture book that brings these creatures, both familiar and unusual, to life with remarkable portraits and Ages 2–6 • Themes: nature, flowers, environmental science • ✎ Teacher’s guide energetic, rhyming text. An afterword provides more information about each species and offers an entertaining pattern matching Spectacular Spots game. Susan Stockdale

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-817-2 PB English/Spanish: $8.99 / 978-1-56145-978-0

Ages 2–6 • Themes: patterns in nature, camouflage • ✎ Teacher’s guide

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Picture Book • April

The Smile Shop Satoshi Kitamura

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-255-0 Ebook available 9 x 10 1/4 / 32 pages Media: pen, ink, watercolor, gouache

Lexile • F&P GRL L; Gr 2 Ages 4–8

Territory: US & Canada Rights: Scallywag Press UK

Themes: happiness, disappointment, adjusted expectations, community ✎ Activity sheets

Satoshi Kitamura is an award-winning children’s picture book author and illustrator. A self-taught artist, his career began in advertising and magazines before he went on to illustrate more than twenty of his own books and collaborate on many A playful parable to be savored at any age, others. He lives in Japan. this hopeful story celebrates the power of human warmth and connection.

A small boy has saved all his pocket money, and today’s the day he’ll buy something special just for himself! There’s lots to see and smell at the market, from tasty pies to colorful toys and noisy instruments. But before he can even make up his mind, disaster strikes when he loses his money down a drain. Oh no! But wait, what’s this? A store called the Smile Shop? Could he buy a smile? A small one, perhaps, to cheer himself?

ALSO BY SATOSHI KITAMURA

Hat Tricks Satoshi Kitamura

HC: $16.99 / 978-1-68263-150-8 Ebook available

Ages 2–6 • Themes: friendship, guessing, magic, surprises ✎ Activity sheet

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Picture Book • April

Perdu Richard Jones

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-248-2 11 x 9 5/8 / 32 pages Media: paint and digital

Lexile • F&P GRL M; Gr 2 Ages 4–8

Territory: US & Canada Rights: Simon & Schuster UK

Themes: getting lost, family, loneliness, kindness

Richard Jones studied illustration at the University of Plymouth in Exeter and went on to earn his PhD. He now works full time as an author and illustrator. When not at his desk, he enjoys bobbing about the sea, walking in the woods, and stroking the cat. He lives in England. This warmhearted story of kindness www.paintedmouse.com will have readers rooting for its lovable pooch on his journey to a forever family.

Little Perdu is lost and all alone, with nowhere to call his home. Outside, the sky is dark, the wind howls, and the grass is cold beneath his paws. In the busy city, people rush and race and cry, ILLUSTRATED BY “Get out! Go away! Shoo!” Is there no place for Perdu to rest his RICHARD JONES aching legs and fill his grumbling tummy? If only there was a The Snow Lion special someone who might be looking for a friend like him… Jim Helmore Illustrated by Richard Jones

HC: $17.95 / 978-1-68263-048-8

Ages 4–8 • Themes: shyness, confidence, friendship, imagination, play

Paper Planes Jim Helmore Illustrated by Richard Jones

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-161-4

Ages 4–8 • Themes: connection, friendship, grief, moving away ✎ Activity sheet

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Picture Book • March

No! Said Rabbit Marjoke Henrichs

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-294-9 Ebook available 9 3/8 x 10 3/4 / 32 pages Media: ink, gouache, and colored pencil

Lexile • F&P GRL J; Gr 1 Ages 2–6

Territory: US & Canada Rights: Scallywag Press UK

Themes: bedtime, bath time, independence

Marjoke Henrichs is a theater designer and debut author-illustrator. She received her MA in children’s book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University. Originally hailing from the Netherlands, she lives in England. Filled with laughable contrary behavior, www.marjokehenrichsillustration.com this humorous tale is a perfect parent-child read with a touching end.

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Rabbit is happy doing his own thing, thank you. He doesn’t want to have to listen to anyone else! Not when Mom says to get up, not when Mom says to get dressed, not when Mom says to have breakfast, play outside, come inside, and least of all—have a bath! Back to Bed, Ed! But then Mom makes a suggestion Rabbit simply can’t resist… Sebastian Braun

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-518-8 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-775-5

Ages 2–6 • Themes: bedtime, family, fear, independence

Nighty Night! Margaret Wild Illustrated by Kerry Argent

PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-812-7

Ages 2–6 • Themes: baby animals, bedtime, parents, pranks

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Picture Book • April

Adventures with My Daddies Gareth Peter Illustrated by Garry Parsons

HC: $16.99 / 978-1-68263-281-9 Ebook available 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 / 32 pages Media: acrylic and pencil

Lexile • F&P GRL K; Gr 2 Ages 4–8

Territory: US Rights: Penguin UK

Themes: family, diversity, adoption, reading ✎ Activity sheets

Gareth Peter has worked as a composer and lyricist for theater, with his songs performed by West End and Broadway voices. He founded the Broadway School Moving and magical, this rhyming read aloud of Performing Arts in 2004. He lives in celebrates the power of imagination and champions England with his partner and two adopted the love that brings all kinds of families together. children. www.garethpeter.co.uk Set off on a series of fantastic adventures with a modern, book- loving family as the stories they read together burst into colorful Garry Parsons studied Fine Arts at life. Battle dragons, dodge deadly dinosaurs, zoom to the moon, Canterbury and received his MA in and explore the world in a hot air balloon! A bouncy text captures a sequential illustration at the University spirited sense of play and winds down to a cozy bedtime end. of Brighton. His work has spanned across commercial illustration and publishing, including the best-selling The Dinosaur That Pooped series. He lives in England. www.garryparsons.co.uk YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Aalfred and Aalbert Morag Hood

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-121-8

Ages 4–8 • Themes: friendship, LGBTQ+, matchmaking, relationships, romance • ✎ Activity sheets

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Picture Book • February

A rip-roaring new sibling story Rodeo Red illustrated by Caldecott Honor Maripat Perkins Illustrated by Molly Idle winner Molly Idle

PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-203-1 Rodeo Red and her Rusty are HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-816-5 happier than two buttons on a new shirt— Ebook available until Sideswiping Slim shows up. Red is 9 ½ x 11 / 32 pages sure that anyone who hollers that much Media: Prismacolor pencil will be hauled to the edge of town and told to skedaddle, but her parents seem smitten AR • RC • Lexile • F&P with the new addition. When that scallywag sets his eyes on Rusty, GRL M; Gr 2 Rodeo Red had better figure out a way to save her best friend. Can a Ages 4–8 cowgirl make a bargain with a varmint?

Territory: World ★ “Playfully spirited and upbeat…a rootin’-tootin’ tale that won’t All rights available fail to quick-draw a smile.” —Booklist

Themes: new sibling, conflict “Perfect for reading aloud, it will have even the most die-hard resolution, sharing Yankee speaking with a Texas drawl.” —School Library Journal ✎ Event kit, poster “Old West lingo gives voice to the old story of sibling rivalry sparked by a new baby… Giddy up, big sisters!” —Kirkus Reviews

❖ CCBC Choices Picture Book • March

Inspired by the Ukranian tradition P. Zonka Lays an Egg of pysanky, award-winning author- Julie Paschkis illustrator Julie Paschkis delights readers with an enriching tale of PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-986-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-819-6 beauty and imagination. Ebook available An extraordinary hen named P. Zonka 9 ½ x 11 / 32 pages spends time admiring the loveliness around Media: India ink and gouache her: the shiny green of grass, the buttery AR • RC • Lexile • F&P yellow of dandelions, and the deep blue of sky. The other hens don’t GRL K; Gr 2 understand why P. Zonka never lays eggs like they do—they think Ages 4–8 she’s plain lazy! But when P. Zonka finally decides to give egg-laying a try, the other chickens are in for a spectacular surprise! Territory: World All rights available except French, Japanese ★ “Charming…and sure to induce smiles.” —Kirkus Reviews

Themes: creativity, artistic process, ★ “A lyrical and lushly illustrated allegory about creativity.” imagination —Publishers Weekly ✎ Event kit ❖ CCBC Choices; Capital Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens; Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year; Parents’ Choice Recommended Award [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 16 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 March • Picture Book

An engaging story of anticipation, curiosity, Toad Weather investigation, and discovery Sandra Markle depicts a remarkable natural Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez occurrence in an urban setting. PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-286-4 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-818-9 There’s nothing to do on a rainy day—or Ebook available so Ally thinks. But Mama says she’s seen 11 x 8 ¾ / 32 pages something amazing! Together with Grandmother, they all set out Media: pastel, colored pencil, and airbrush on an adventure outdoors and discover all sorts of things: dripping awnings, wet cardboard, splashing cars…but also earthworms, storm AR • RC • Lexile • F&P drain geysers, and oil slick patterns. And then…they turn the corner GRL M; Gr 2 just in time to see a big crowd gathering. What could be happening? Ages 4–8 / Nature Territory: World “Gonzalez’s colorful illustrations…add excitement to an already All rights available engrossing story.” —The New York Times Themes: life cycle, conservation, “A fine addition to the sense-of-wonder shelf.” —Kirkus Reviews habitat ✎ Teacher’s guide ❖ Shortlist, Green Earth Book Award; Parents’ Choice Recommended Award

February • Picture Book

A thoughtful first glimpse into the world of marine mammals— About Marine Mammals from the small, playful sea otter A Guide for Children Cathryn Sill to the gigantic blue whale Illustrated by John Sill

Former teacher Cathryn Sill and noted PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-288-8 wildlife illustrator John Sill use clear, HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-906-3 informative text and beautifully detailed Ebook available 10 x 8 ½ / 32 pages illustrations to explain to children what marine mammals are, what Media: watercolor they do, and how they live. An afterword includes a glossary and supplemental support materials. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL J; Gr 1 Ages 3–7 / Nonfiction / Nature “This broad introduction to marine mammals covers major characteristics, using illustrations rendered in soft hues to captivate Territory: World readers.” —Kirkus Reviews All rights available

❖ NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 Series themes: animal behavior, habitats, organisms ✎ Series teacher’s guide

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Rapunzel Bethan Woollvin

PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-279-6 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-003-7 9 4/5 x 9 4/5 / 32 pages Media: gouache and digital

AR • Lexile • F&P GRL K; Gr 2 Ages 5–9

Territory: US Rights: Macmillan UK

Themes: fractured fairy tales, humor, empowerment, bravery, ingenuity ✎ Teacher’s guide

Bethan Woollvin graduated from the Cambridge School of Art with a first class degree in illustration. From New York Times Best Illustrated Book- She has since made a winner Bethan Woollvin comes a delightful, name for herself with laugh-out-loud retelling of the classic fairy tale. dark and witty twists on traditional stories. She lives in England. Rapunzel lives all alone in a talk, dark tower. Under the threat of www.bethanwoollvin.com a witch’s fearsome curse, the poor girl seems doomed to a life in captivity. But is Rapunzel frightened? Oh no, not she! Rapunzel has a few tricks (and friends) up her sleeve, and she’s not afraid to use them. Sly humor, striking visuals, creative die-cut and French flaps, and a mischievous twist turn a familiar tale on its head.

Praise for Rapunzel

“It’s about time that Rapunzel saved herself.” —Publishers Weekly

“Empowerment in leaps and bounds.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A perfect length for storytime and those seeking fairy tale variants.” —School Library Journal

❖ Parents’ Choice Recommended Award

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HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-073-0 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-917-9 Ages 5–9 | AR • RC • Lexile • F&P | GRL N; Gr 3 PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-217-8 ✎ Activity kit Ages 5–9 | AR • RC • Lexile • F&P | GRL K; Gr 2 HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-182-9 ✎ Teacher’s guide, activity kit Ages 5–9 | Lexile • F&P | GRL L; Gr 2 ✎ Activity kit Hansel and Gretel are two very naughty and rude children, and The big bad wolf has a plan…but Bo sets out to prove she’s not they are trying the patience of so does Little Red! too small to capture fearsome Willow the good witch. monsters. But the real beasts aren’t hiding in the woods, the “This is how fairy ocean, or dark and scary caves… “Wicked fun.” tales were meant —Horn Book Magazine “Highly to be told.” ❖ A Mighty Girl Best Books —School Library Journal recommended.” of the Year —School Library Journal ❖ New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book; CCBC Choices; Bank Street Best Books of the Year Illustrated Chapter Books • February

King & Kayla and the Case of the Gold Ring Dori Hillestad Butler Illustrated by Nancy Meyers

HC: $14.99 / 978-1-68263-207-9 PB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-208-6 Ebook available 6 x 9 / 48 pages Media: pencil and digital

Lexile Ages 7–9 / Mystery

Territory: World Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic (Erin Murphy Literary Agency); Art: Peachtree

Themes: investigation, cause and effect, problem solving ✎ Series teacher’s guide; series activity kit

Dori Hillestad Butler has written many From the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book children’s books. She lives in Washington. Award–winning creators comes another mystery www.kidswriter.com with King & Kayla!

Nancy Meyers is a graphic designer and King, Kayla, and Asia are playing in the snow. Later, Asia discovers illustrator and the proud owner of Sullivan, her new gold ring is missing. What happened to it? golden-doodle extraordinaire! She lives in Minnesota. www.nancydrewit.com What does Kayla know?

• Asia’s ring is missing. • It was on her finger when she came over. • It’s not in the cushions, on the table, in the drain, or outside.

What does King know?

• There’s a crow outside. • Crows like shiny things.

How will they solve the mystery?

❖ A Junior Library Guild Selection

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King & Kayla and the Case King & Kayla and the Case King & Kayla and the Case of Found Fred of the Lost Tooth of the Missing Dog Treats

HC: $14.95 / 978-68263-052-5 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-880-6 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-877-6 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-053-2 PB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-018-1 PB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-015-0 Ebook available Ebook available Ebook available

King & Kayla and the Case King & Kayla and the Case King & Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse of the Secret Code of the Unhappy Neighbor

HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-879-0 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-878-3 HC: $14.99 / 978-1-68263-055-6 PB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-017-4 PB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-016-7 PB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-056-3 Ebook available Ebook available Ebook available

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Mars Is Stark Slopes, Silvery Snow, and Startling Surprises Suzanne Slade

HC: $19.99 / 978-1-68263-188-1 Ebook available 10 7/8 x 9 5/8 / 48 pages Color photographs

Ages 6–10 / Nonfiction / Science

Territory: World All rights available except Japanese

Themes: Mars, space, scientific discovery ✎ Teacher’s guide

Suzanne Slade is a mechanical engineer by degree and the award-winning author of more than one hundred books. Before beginning her writing career, Suzanne Award-winning author and former NASA worked in the Mechanical/Propulsion rocket engineer Suzanne Slade explores Department at McDonnell Douglas Space Systems in Huntington Beach, CA, on the remarkable beauty of Mars in this timely Delta rockets, Titan rockets, and the Delta- photo-packed space extravaganza. Star spacecraft. She lives in Illinois. www.suzanneslade.com For centuries, people have been intrigued by Mars, and over time, scientists have made exciting discoveries, such as the planet’s Earth- like weather and seasons. But curious earthlings want to know more. Does Mars have deserts? Volcanos? Or signs of life? Could people live there someday? Scientists decided to take a closer look. They built a powerful camera called the HiRise (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) and loaded it onto a rocket. The rocket blasted off on 12, 2005, and seven months later, the camera began orbiting Mars. It sent back astounding, revealing photos showing the world what Mars really is. Now, the world’s ALSO BY SUZANNE SLADE space community and NASA have renewed their exploration Countdown: 2979 efforts, and interest in the Red Planet is back in high gear. Days to the Moon Suzanne Slade With elegant, spare prose, Slade leads readers through some of HC: $22.95 / 978-1-68263-013-6 Ebook available these stunning photos taken by the most advanced camera ever sent to another planet. A visual feast for space enthusiasts and STEAM fans.

Ages 10+ • Themes: exploration, process, failure, space, verse ✎ Poster, discussion guide, teacher’s guide

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Middle Grade • March

Spi-ku A Clutter of Short Verse on Eight Legs Leslie Bulion Illustrated by Robert Meganck

HC: $16.99 / 978-1-68263-192-8 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-257-4 Ebook available 8 ¼ x 9 ½ / 48 pages Media: digital

F&P • Lexile GRL U; Gr 5 Ages 8–12 / Nonfiction / Poetry / Science

Territory: World All rights available

Themes: spiders, poetry, science ✎ Teacher’s guide

Leslie Bulion has written many books for young readers. She and her husband Rubin Leslie Bulion, award-winning educator favorite and live in Connecticut, where she likes to pull on her boots, strap on her headlamp, and master of science poetry, is back with a humorous find her next critter adventure. exploration of the silk-spinning, bungee-jumping, www.lesliebulion.com hunting, trapping, trick-filled world of spiders!

Robert Meganck is professor emeritus Welcome to the silk-spinning, bungee-jumping, hunting, trapping, of Communication Arts at Virginia trick-filled world of Araneae! Meet spiders that spit silk, roll like Commonwealth University. He has wheels, scuba dive, strum tunes, and more as they find mates, received more than 300 regional, national, find prey…or find mates that become prey! A glossary of science and international awards for his illustration terms, a description of short poetic forms, a spider-hunt adventure, and graphic design work. He lives in resources for further study, and a relative-size chart round out the Virginia. www.meganck.com back matter.

ALSO BY LESLIE BULION AND ROBERT MEGANCK

Amphibian Acrobats Leaf Litter Critters Superlative Birds Leslie Bulion Leslie Bulion Leslie Bulion Illustrated by Illustrated by Illustrated by Robert Robert Meganck Robert Meganck Meganck

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Ages 8–12 / Nonfiction / Poetry / Nature Ages 8–12 / Nonfiction / Poetry / Nature Ages 8–12 / Nonfiction / Poetry / Nature Themes: amphibians, science poetry, frogs, salaman- Themes: ecosystems, insects, worms, bacteria, Themes: birds, bird habits, animal world records, science ders, caecilians poetry forms poetry ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ Teacher’s guide

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Middle Grade • April

A lively tale of discovery and Lillian’s Fish friendship that will enchant readers James Menk of all ages Illustrated by Louisa Bauer

PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-287-1 When Lillian turns six, her favorite gift is HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-158-6 an extraordinary fish whose body shimmers Ebook available with all the colors of the rainbow. When the 5 ½ x 7 ½ / 176 pages brand-new birthday fish disappears, Lillian 27 black & white illustrations is devastated. While she and her brothers AR try to unravel the mystery, the other family GRL P; Gr 3 —horse, goat, dog, cat, turtle, spider, and bird—band together Ages 7–10 to figure it out for themselves. A trail of clues leads the animals on a fantastic adventure along the river and deep into the woods, where Territory: World they encounter new places and strange creatures. All rights available

Themes: adventure, collaboration, “This sweet story is a must for any child.” individuality, pets, siblings —The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Middle Grade • February

The true story of a courageous It Can’t Be Done, woman’s love of adventure and Nellie Bly! her famous journey that took her A Reporter’s Race Around around the globe in record time the World Nancy Ohlin Nellie Bly was a newspaper reporter for the New York World, but instead of writing about PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-686-4 “ladylike” subjects like tea parties and charity Ebook available 5 x 7 / 96 pages balls, Nellie covered the social problems of her day, like poor job conditions, dilapidated AR • RC • Lexile housing, and dishonest politicians. When Nellie Bly reads Jules GRL P; Gr 3 Ages 7–10 / Nonfiction / Verne’s novel, Around the World in Eighty Days, she’s inspired to circle Biography the globe even faster herself. Young readers will cheer for Nellie as she embarks on her 22,000-mile trip equipped only with one Territory: World sturdy travel dress, a small satchel, and a monkey she picks up in All rights available Singapore as a traveling companion. Back matter includes additional Themes: Nellie Bly, gender, journalism, information about Nellie Bly’s life. travel “A satisfying biography suitable for reports and recreational reading. Fun, factual, and well written.” —School Library Journal

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Ages 7–12 Sports

Series themes: sports history, realistic fiction

✎ Discussion guides PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-632-1 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-845-5 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-495-2 Ebook available PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-894-3 Ebook available AR • RC • Lexile Ebook available AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL N; Gr 3 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL R; Gr 4 GRL Q; Gr 4

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Homer on the Case Henry Cole

HC: $16.99 / 978-1-68263-254-3 Ebook available 6 x 8 / 144 pages 20 black & white illustrations

Ages 8–12

Territory: World All rights available

Themes: animals, mystery, adventure ✎ Discussion guide

Henry Cole is the illustrator of more than ninety books for children, including bestsellers such as The Leprechaun’s Gold, Little Bo, Three Hens and a Peacock, and And Tango Makes Three, in addition to many of his own books, such as A Nest For Celeste and Jack’s Garden. He lives in Florida. www.henrycole.net A page-turning, action-packed story of a crime-solving pigeon

Homing pigeon Homer and his parrot friend Lulu learn something is afoul when they witness four-legged criminals stealing valuables. Lulu and Homer track down the bandits, but need human help to stop them for good. Can they lead their keepers to the culprits’ hideout and stop the thieves? This one is sure to have every reader wishing they could join in the hunt.

ALSO BY HENRY COLE

The Somewhat True Adventures of Sammy Shine Henry Cole

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-866-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-778-6 Ebook available

Ages 8–12 • Themes: animals, friendship, adventure ✎ Teacher’s guide

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Middle Grade • March

The Girl Who Stole an Elephant Nizrana Farook

HC: $16.99 / 978-1-68263-285-7 Ebook available 6 x 8 / 256 pages

F&P • Lexile GRL V; Gr 5 Ages 8–12

Territory: US & Canada Rights: Nosy Crow UK

Themes: friendship, loneliness, loss, connection ✎ Discussion guide

Nizrana Farook was born and raised in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and the beautiful landscapes of her home country find their way into the stories she writes. She graduated from Bath Spa University with Own Voices debut author Nizrana Farook spins an an MA in writing for young people and exciting tale in a vibrant Sri Lankan setting. lives in England with her husband and two daughters. Follow her on Twitter @NizRite. www.nizranafarook.com Chaya, a nobleman’s rebellious daughter, has stolen the queen’s jewels to help the poor. But when she fumbles the getaway, her friend YOU MAY ALSO LIKE is sentenced for the crime she committed. Masterminding a prison break, Chaya escapes with her companions into a leech-infested Lilliput jungle—with the king’s prized elephant in tow! As this ragtag team Sam Gayton Illustrated by evades capture on a thrilling adventure, the king’s wrath grows… Alice Ratterree and revolution stirs.

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-806-6 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-006-8 Ebook available Praise for The Girl Who Stole an Elephant

Ages 8–12 • Themes: Gulliver’s Travels, friendship, bravery, “Positively rustles with the textures of rural Sri Lanka…a love ✎ ingenuity • Discussion guide letter to [the author’s] culture.” — The Bookshop Girl Sylvia Bishop “A vibrantly evoked landscape that lives and breathes Illustrated by on the pages.” —Waterstones Poly Bernatene

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Ages 8–12 • Themes: literacy, family, identity, mystery ✎ Discussion guide

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Middle Grade • April

Nina Soni, Master of the Garden Kashmira Sheth Illustrated by Jenn Kocsmiersky

HC: $15.99 / 978-1-68263-225-3 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-226-0 Ebook available 5 ½ x 7 ½ / 192 pages 15 black & white illustrations

Ages 7–10

Territory: World Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic & commercial (O’Connor Literary Agency); Art: Peachtree

Themes: gardening, engineering, list making, record keeping, family ✎ Discussion guide

Kashmira Sheth was born in India and came to the US when she was seventeen Lovable Indian-American girl Nina Soni returns to attend Iowa State University, where she in the third installment of this series from received a BS in microbiology. She is the author of several picture books and middle Own Voices author Kashmira Sheth. grade and young adult novels. She lives in Virginia. It’s Take Your Child to Work Day, and Nina, Kavita, and Jay www.kashmirasheth.com are all going to work with Mom, a landscape architect, to learn how to start a garden. Naturally, that’s not enough for Nina, who Jenn Kocsmiersky lives in upstate quickly develops big plans for a business selling the vegetables she New York with her two children and a plans to grow. But her plans don’t include managing the problems ginormous goldfish named Joey. She is an that inevitably arise, including rabbits, slugs, mosquitos, and author and illustrator of children’s books more! Readers are sure to relate to Sheth’s endearing Nina Soni, and a watercolor artist. She loves to cook, read, and take walks atop old stone walls. her family and friends, and her slightly easily distracted efforts to www.jennkocsmiersky.com manage her life with lists, definitions, and real-life math problems. A great read for STEAM enthusiasts! IN THE SAME SERIES Praise for Nina Soni, Former Best Friend Nina Soni, Former Best Friend “Eye-catching… A simple but engaging story. A perfect fit Kashmira Sheth for readers who enjoy realistic fiction about friendship Illustrated by Jenn Kocsmiersky and self-discovery.” —School Library Journal

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-68263-057-0 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-205-5 “Sheth’s clear and distinctive narratorial voice effortlessly leads Ebook available readers through the intricacies of Nina’s quirky, inncocent world.” —Kirkus Reviews Ages 7–10 • Themes: friendship, family, problem-solving, school ❖ Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year

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Nina Soni, Sister Fixer Kashmira Sheth Illustrated by Jenn Kocsmiersky

PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-209-3 HC: $15.99 / 978-1-68263-054-9 Ebook available 5 ½ x 7 ½ / 144 pages 15 black & white drawings

Lexile • F&P GRL Q; Gr 4 Ages 7–10

Territory: World Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic & commercial (O’Connor Literary Agency); Art: Peachtree

Themes: list making, record keeping, engineering, family ✎ Discussion guide

In the second title of the charming series, can Nina create something amazing and fix her sister at the same time?

A long rainy stretch during spring break has Nina restless and hungry for a new project, and she’s also pretty aggravated with little sister Kavita’s embarrassing behavior. A fresh pile of dirt just delivered to the neighbor’s house for landscaping ends up being too tempting to resist. With Kavita’s help, Nina launches a grand engineering project—with unexpected consequences.

Praise for Nina Soni, Sister Fixer

“Nina’s appealing first-person narrative includes lists, which she uses to organize her thoughts, and definitions of words that inter- est her, but it’s her lively personality and refreshing candor that will endear her to readers.” —Booklist

“The children’s Indian heritage is cleverly woven into the storyline, infusing their lives without eclipsing their American identities.” —Kirkus Reviews

❖ Parents’ Choice Recommended Award

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HC: $15.95 978-1-56145-320-7 / 1-56145-320-X PB: $7.95 The Bookshop Girl The Candy Mafia 978-1-56145-574-4 / 1-56145-574-1Sylvia Bishop Lavie Tidhar Illustrated by Poly Illustrated by Daniel Duncan Territory: US • Rights: PenguinBernatene UK HC: $16.99 / 978-1-68263-197-3 Ebook available It is Little Rabbbit’s birthdayHC: $17.99 and / he’s 978-1-68263-045-7 a PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-199-7 big rabbit now—but whenEbook he gets available lost In a city where candy is a crime on a visit to Rabbit World, he doesn’t and sugar is scandalous, Nelle feel quite so grown-up anymore.The Joneses have just won Faulker is a 12-year-old private the Great Montgomery Book detective looking for her next Emporium in a contest, and it’s client. every book lover’s dream! But the previous owner is hiding AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Lexile • F&P ★ “It won’t take a GRL T; Gr 5 something that could destroy GRL W; Gr 6 Ages 8–12 absolutely everything for the Ages 8–12 detective to spot Willie Joneses. Themes: literacy, family, Themes: mystery, Wonka, as well as identity, mystery detectives, secrets, Sam Spade, hidden in ✎ Discussion guide “Bishop’s fast-paced friendship, smuggling Rem cone✎ Discussion ex ent guide et dolorumthe nontongue-in-cheek num reicit as ❖ Bank Street Best story charms and Children’s Books of the solenia ea aute porepedcaper’s que literary sam DNA.” Year entertains.” —Booklist —Booklist Rem cone ex ent et dolorum non num reicit as solenia ea aute poreped que sam fugianis etus perum dem. Dae pro cus cum explaborupta vel eratinimet labo. Ut doluptat.

The Cheshire Cheese Cat Lilliput Runt. Ut inti ditis am, sunt volor seque ni diti omnis veles- A Dickens of a Tale Sam Gayton Carmen Agra Deedysum and inullam quid quos sint ea Illustratednum et officit by Alice quaerumet Ratterree vel- Randall Wright less erestia nobistemqui dolut et arit estrum audae omnis sin Illustrated by Barryet Moser officatus. HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-806-6 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-006-8 Ebook available You may also like HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-595-9 PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-810-3 Praise for ThisIn a city Book! full of giants, can one Ebook available tiny girl find her way home?

★ “A delight.”Rem cone ex ent et dolorum non num“This reicit delightfulas solenia ea aute poreped que sam fugianis etus perum dem. Dae pro cus cum —Publishers Weekly adventure inspired by explaboruptaAR •vel RC •eratinimet Lexile • F&P labo. Ut doluptat. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P ★ Kirkus Reviews GRL S; Gr 4 Gulliver’s Travels will GRL W; Gr 6 ★ School Library Journal Ages 8–12 Ages 8+ Runt. Ut inti ditis am, sunt volor appealseque ni toditi budding omnis veles - Themes: Gulliver’s Travels, Themes: Charles Dickens, sum inullamfriendship, quid bravery,quos sint ea numfantasy et officit readers—and quaerumet vel- friendship, Victorian ingenuity LondonThe The Grudge less erestia nobistemqui dolut et positionarit estrum them audae foromnis the sin ✎ Discussion guide Scarecrow’s✎ Teacher’s guide Hat Keeper et officatus. source material later HC: www.cheshirecheesecat.com978-1-56145-240-8 HC: 978-1-56145-729-8 ❖ Bank Street Best Books PB: 978-1-56145-570-6 page of the Year; Parents’ on.” —Kirkus Reviews ❖ Honorpage Book, E. B. White Read-Aloud; Kirkus Best Children’s Choice Gold Award; NYPL Books; SLJ Best Fiction; ALSC Notable Children’s Books; NCTE Children’s Books 100 Titles Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts; Parents’ Choice for Reading and Sharing Gold Award; Bank Street Best Books of the Year; Top Shelf Fiction [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 34 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 Mystery and Adventurefrontlist • Picture Books Little Rabbit Goes to School Harry Horse

HC: $15.95 978-1-56145-320-7 / 1-56145-320-X Mr. Penguin and the PB: Mr.$7.95 Penguin and the Lost Treasure 978-1-56145-574-4Fortress of Secrets / 1-56145-574-1 Alex T. Smith Alex T. Smith Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-130-0 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-120-1 PB: $9.99 / 978-1-68263-195-9 PB: $9.99 / 978-1-68263-170-6 It is EbookLittle available Rabbbit’s birthday and he’s a Ebook available big rabbit now—but when he gets lost When Boudicca Bones from on aWhen visit to Mr. Rabbit Penguin World, and he doesn’t the museum calls for help, Mr. feel Colinquite crash-landso grown-up on anymore.a snowy Penguin springs into action. mountain, they discover strange Can he and Colin the spider noises coming from an old, find the museum’s missing ruined fortress. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • Lexile • F&P treasure before bandits do? GRL Q; Gr 4 GRL Q; Gr 4 Ages 8–12 “Will appeal to Ages 8–12 ★ “Lighthearted and Themes: adventures, established readers Themes: adventure, problem solving, mystery problem solving, mystery humorous.” —Booklist looking for a quick, ✎ Series activity sheets ✎ Series activity sheets Rem cone ex ent et dolorum non num reicit as engaging read.” ❖ Cybils Awards Finalist; —School Library Connection New York Publicsolenia Library ea aute poreped que sam Best Books for Kids

Rem cone ex ent et dolorum non num reicit as solenia ea aute poreped que sam fugianis etus perum dem. Dae proPerfect cus cum for independent explaborupta vel eratinimet labo. Ut doluptat. reading and classroom Mr. Penguin and the Runt. Ut inti ditis am, sunt volor seque ni diti omnis veles- Catastrophic Cruise readalouds! sum inullam quid quosAlex sint T. Smith ea num et officit quaerumet vel- less erestia nobistemqui dolut et arit estrum audae omnis sin et officatus. HC: $16.99 / 978-1-68263-213-0 Resources available. Ebook available You may also like PraiseMr. Penguin for This and ColinBook! hop aboard a glitzy cruise ship, and Rem cone ex ent et dolorumthey quickly non discover num reicit the asboat solenia ea aute is for dubious straits. poreped que sam fugianis etus perum dem. Dae pro cus cum explaborupta vel eratinimet“Gloriously labo. Ut doluptat. silly… Lexile • F&P GRL Q; Gr 4 Ridiculously Runt.Ages 8–12 Ut inti ditis am, sunt volor seque ni diti omnis veles- charming.” Themes:sum inullam adventure, quid quos sint—Kirkus ea num Reviews et officit quaerumet vel- problem solving, mystery The The Grudge ✎less Series erestia activity nobistemqui sheets dolut et arit estrum audae omnis sin et officatus. Scarecrow’s Hat Keeper HC: 978-1-56145-240-8 HC: 978-1-56145-729-8 PB: 978-1-56145-570-6 page page

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You Were Made for Me Jenna Guillaume

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Ages 12+

Territory: US & Canada Rights: Jacinta Dimase Literary Management

Themes: magical realism, romance, friendship, expectations ✎ Discussion guide

Jenna Guillaume is an author and journalist from Sydney, Australia. She writes about pop culture, feminism, body positivity, social media, and what you should binge on Netflix for a variety of publications. Follow her on Twitter @JennaGuillaume. Loaded with laughs and mishaps, this humorous exploration of friendship and romance dials a fun and feminist callback to a pop culture narrative.

Sixteen-year-old Katie Camilleri can’t believe she’s accidentally YOU MAY ALSO LIKE created a teenage boy. A boy six feet tall with floppy hair and eyes like the sky on a clear summer’s day. A boy whose lips taste The Secret Science of Magic like cookie dough and whose skin smells like springtime. A boy Melissa Keil completely devoted to Katie. But silly musings and kitchen antics with her best friend, Libby, have definitely taken a whimsical twist HC: $17.95 / 978-1-68263-014-3 Ebook available into something more complicated than Katie could have ever daydreamed. Waking to a buck-naked boy in her bedroom, Katie’s astonishment grows to sheer uncertainty as she encounters the consequences of fumbling a human being into existence. Now Katie Ages 12+ • Themes: romance, friendship, family, fitting in, high school • ✎ Discussion guide must adjust to her new reality while navigating a rocky friendship with Libby—and a sudden moodiness in Theo, the longtime boy Life in Outer Space next door. More importantly, does Guy, the golden Adonis Katie’s Melissa Keil created, like her because he wants to, or because he has to? And will he be Katie’s very first kiss? HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-742-7 PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-975-9 Ebook available

Ages 12–16 • Themes: film, friendship, music, romance

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What I Like About Me Jenna Guillaume

PB: $9.99 / 978-1-68263-278-9 HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-160-7 Ebook available 5 ¼ x 8 / 304 pages

Lexile • F&P GRL Z+ / Gr HS/Adult Ages 12+

Territory: US & Canada Rights: Jacinta Dimase Literary Management

Themes: body positivity, friendship, self-esteem ✎ Discussion guide

A relatable and charming novel about friendship and confidence, featuring a plus-size protagonist

The last thing sixteen-year-old Maisie Martin thought she’d be doing over vacation is entering a beauty pageant. Not when she’s spent most of her life hiding her body from everyone. Not when her Dad is AWOL and her gorgeous older sister has returned to rock Maisie’s already shaky self-esteem. And especially not when her best friend starts flirting with the boy she’s always loved. But Maisie’s got something to prove. As she writes down in her journal all the ways her vacation goes from bad to worse, what started as a homework torture-device might just end up being an account of how Maisie didn’t let anything, or anyone, hold her back.

Praise for What I Like About Me

“A fun story, abounding in humor, romance, and inspiration and filled with multifaceted characters that readers will enjoy.” —Booklist

“This is the book I would hand to teen me.” —Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

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Rosie Loves Jack Mel Darbon

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-289-5 Ebook available 5 ¼ x 8 / 352 pages

Lexile Ages 12+

Territory: US & Canada Rights: Usborne UK

Themes: Down syndrome, love, independence, running away ✎ Discussion guide

Mel Darbon has worked as a theater designer, a freelance artist, a teacher for adults with learning disabilities, and ran innovative workshops for teenage moms and young offenders. A graduate of Bath Spa’s MA in Writing for Young People, she lives in England. Follow her on Twitter From debut author Mel Darbon comes @DarbonMel. a stunningly heartfelt story about a determined young protagonist with Down syndrome fighting for little freedoms in a world that often leaves no room for outsiders.

Rosie loves Jack. Jack loves Rosie. So when they’re separated, Rosie will do anything to find the boy who makes the sun shine in her head. Even run away from home. Even struggle across London and travel to Brighton, though the trains are canceled and the snow is falling. Even though people might think a girl like Rosie, who has Down syndrome, could never survive on her own.

Praise for Rosie Loves Jack YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Head Above Water “An enthralling story of resolve and grit…a moving S. L. Rottman and uplifting novel.” —The Guardian

HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-185-2 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-238-5 “An absorbing read in which the author’s knowledge and research Ebook available of learning disabilities always ensures an authentic voice.” —BookTrust

Ages 12+ • Themes: Down syndrome, family, responsibility, trust • ✎ Teacher’s guide

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Board Books • March

Stanley’s Lunch Box William Bee

BB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-283-3 6 ½ x 6 ½ / 18 pages Media: digital

Ages 2–6

Territory: US & Canada Rights: Random House UK

Stanley’s Toy Box William Bee

BB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-284-0 6 ½ x 6 ½ / 18 pages Media: digital

Ages 2–6

Territory: US & Canada Rights: Random House UK

Themes: early vocabulary, friendship, Everybody’s favorite hard-working hamster objects, community introduces young readers to simple vocabulary ✎ Activity sheets in this delightful new pairing.

is an artist and commercial William Bee What wonderful things does Stanley have inside of his lunch box designer. He lives in England. and toy box? Join Stanley and friends as they explore simple word COMPANION TITLES concepts and objects. Bright and clean illustrations allow for easy identification, and a friendly narrative conveys a warm sense of Stanley’s Paint Box community. William Bee

BB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-186-7

Ages 2–6 • Themes: early vocabulary, art, community, friendship • ✎ Activity sheets Stanley’s Toolbox William Bee

BB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-187-4

Ages 2–6 • Themes: early vocabulary, tools, community, friendship • ✎ Activity kit

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Curious About Insects Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill

BB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-211-6 Ebook available 6 ¾ x 6 ¾ / 22 pages Media: watercolor

Lexile Ages 2–6 / Nonfiction / Nature

Territory: World All rights available

Themes: insect behavior, insect characteristics, insect habitats

Cathryn and John Sill are a dynamic duo and have garnered praise from educators and won awards for the About… and the About Habitats… series. The Sills live in North Carolina. This beginner’s guide offers a glimpse www.johnsill.com into the natural world of insects.

Educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what insects are, what they do, and how they live. With beautifully realistic paintings, noted wildlife COMPANION TITLES illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the diverse world of insects. Curious About Birds Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill

BB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-190-4

Ages 2–6 / Nonfiction / Nature • Themes: bird behavior, bird characteristics, bird habitats

Curious About Mammals Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill

BB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-198-0

Ages 2–6 / Nonfiction / Nature • Themes: mammal behavior, mammal characteristics, mammal habitats

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Sobre los anfibios Una guía para niños Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill Translated by Cristina de la Torre

PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-230-7 Ebook available 10 x 8 ½ / 48 pages Media: watercolor NEW in Lexile Spanish Ages 3–7 / Nonfiction / Nature / Spanish

Sobre los reptiles Una guía para niños Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill Translated by Cristina de la Torre

PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-231-4 Ebook available Celebrate two new additions in Spanish 10 x 8 ½ / 48 pages Media: watercolor to the simple-to-use and wonderfully detailed About… series. Lexile Ages 3–7 / Nonfiction / Nature / Children will learn about each featured species, discovering how Spanish they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Territory: World Gorgeous illustrations accompany a mindfully translated text, All rights available making these a great selection for language development in the classroom or during at-home discovery! Themes: animal behavior, animal characteristics, animal habitats

ALSO IN SPANISH

Sobre los mamíferos Sobre los pájaros Sobre los insectos Sobre los peces Una guía para niños Una guía para niños Una guía para niños Una guía para niños PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-072-3 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-071-6 PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-155-3 PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-154-6 Ebook available Ebook available Ebook available Ebook available Lexile Lexile Lexile Lexile

[email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 42 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 Everyone’s favorite hardworking hamster is available in Spanish! Stanley el constructor Stanley y su escuela William Bee William Bee Translated by Hercilia Mendizabal Translated by Hercilia Mendizabal Lexile Ages 3–7 / PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-223-9 PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-224-6 Spanish Themes: how It’s another busy day on the Ding, ding, ding! It’s time for school Territory: things work, construction site as Stanley and with teachers Stanley and Hattie. US & Canada community, Rights: jobs Charlie build a new house for Myrtle. Random House UK

Coming AUGUST 2021! Visit the Stanley fan page on our website for resources and more! Stanley y su Stanley y su tren camion de PB: $8.99 bomberos 978-1-68263-297-0 PB: $8.99 978-1-68263-296-3 Spanish Picture Books • Backlist

14 vacas para América La gallinita de la pradera Carmen Agra Deedy, Jackie Mims Hopkins in collaboration with Illustrated by Henry Cole Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez Spanish HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-841-7 Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-842-4 Territory: World • All rights available Spanish HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-550-8 Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-555-3 Territory: World • All rights available

AR • Lexile AR • Lexile Ages 6–10 / History / Spanish Ages 4–8 / Spanish ✎ Teacher’s guide

Martina una cucarachita Miguel y su valiente muy linda caballero Un cuento cubano El joven Cervantes sueña a don Carmen Agra Deedy Quijote Illustrated by Michael Austin Margarita Engle Illustrated by Raúl Colón Spanish HC: S17.95 / 978-1-56145-425-9 Translated by Teresa Mlawer and Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-532-4 Territory: World • All rights available Georgina Lázaro

AR • Lexile H Spanish HC: $18.95 / 978-1-68263-019-8 GRL N; Gr 3 “The skillfully crafted acrylic Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-020-4 Ages 4–8 / Spanish illustrations capture the island’s Territory: World • All rights available ambiance…the text flows This fictionalized first-person easily.” —Criticas AR • Lexile Ages 8–12 / Poetry / Spanish biography in verse follows the early ✎ Teacher’s guide years of the child who grows up to pen v A Pura Belpré Medal Honor Book Don Quixote, the first modern novel. H “This is a worthy translation of a beautiful and engaging book.” —Kirkus Reviews Un colchón de plumas para Ágata ❖ Bank Street Best Children’s Picture Un cuento de alas para niños Books of the Year in Spanish Carmen Agra Deedy Illustrated by Laura L. Seeley

Spanish HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-426-6 Spanish PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-404-4 Territory: World • All rights available

AR • Lexile GRL M; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 / Spanish ✎ Teacher’s guide

Artwork © Raúl Colón from Miguel y su valiente caballero

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Stripes of All Types / Spectacular Spots / Rayas de todas las tallas Magníficas manchas Susan Stockdale Susan Stockdale

English/Spanish PB: $8.99 / 978-1-56145-793-9 English/Spanish PB: $8.99 / 978-1-56145-978-0 English/Spanish BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-823-3 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except audio, dramatic (Gina Maccoby) except audio, dramatic (Gina Maccoby)

Lexile Lexile GRL J; Gr 1 GRL J; Gr 1 Ages 2–6 / Nature / Bilingual Ages 2–6 / Nature / Bilingual ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ Teacher’s guide

Books in the About… series available in bilingual editions Ages 3–7 / Nonfiction / Nature / Bilingual ✎ Series teacher’s guide available at www.peachtree-online.com/resources/teachers-guides-event-kits

About Amphibians About Insects About Birds A Guide for Children A Guide for Children A Guide for Children Sobre los anfibios Sobre los insectos Sobre los pájaros Una guía para niños Una guía para niños Una guía para niños Cathryn Sill Cathryn Sill Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill Illustrated by John Sill Illustrated by John Sill

English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-033-4 English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-883-7 English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-783-0 Territory: World • All rights available Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available AR • Lexile AR • Lexile AR • Lexile GRL K; Gr 2 GRL I; Gr 1

About Mammals About Fish About Reptiles A Guide for Children A Guide for Children A Guide for Children Sobre los mamíferos Sobre los peces Sobre los reptiles Una guía para niños Una guía para niños Una guía para niños Cathryn Sill Cathryn Sill Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill Illustrated by John Sill Illustrated by John Sill

English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-800-4 English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-989-6 English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-909-4 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available AR • Lexile AR • Lexile AR • Lexile • F&P GRL K; Gr 2 GRL I; Gr 1 GRL K; Gr 1 [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 45 Board Books • Backlist

An endearing board book series featuring adorable babies on the go throughout the seasons

Series themes: seasons, activities, rhyme / Territory: World • All rights available except Korean / Lexile / Ages 2–6 ✎ Activity sheets

Spring Babies Summer Babies Autumn Babies Winter Babies BB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-068-6 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-069-3 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-066-2 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-067-9

Also available in board book editions

BB: 978-1-56145-347-4 BB: 978-1-56145-667-3 BB: 978-1-56145-297-2 BB: 978-1-56145-254-5 page 54 page 54 page 54 page 54

“A pleasing introduction to what makes a mammal a mammal.” —Publishers Weekly on Curious about Mammals BB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-190-4 BB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-198-0 BB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-211-6

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Illustrated by At the Beach In the Garden In the Woods BB: $6.99 / 978-1-56145-583-6 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-581-2 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-582-9 Manelle GRL B; Gr K Lexile / GRL E; Gr 1 GRL B; Gr K Oliphant “This simple story will resonate “Subtle, understated spreads “A likable follow-up.” with parents and children.” complement the powerfully quiet —Kirkus Reviews —School Library Journal text.” —Kirkus Reviews

Ages 2–6 Territory: World All rights available

In the Rain In the Snow In the Wind BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-853-0 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-855-4 BB: $6.99 / 978-1-56145-854-7 Lexile Lexile Lexile / GRL E; Gr1

★ “Will inspire conversation and ★ “Charming and spectacular; “A gentle outing for children who simple science explorations.” a wintry delight.” are ready for stories of everyday —Kirkus Reviews —Kirkus Reviews life rather than just objects to v Bank Street Best Children’s name.” —Kirkus Reviews Books of the Year

BB: 978-1-56145-692-5 BB: 978-1-56145-637-6 Bilingual BB: 978-1-56145-823-3 page 63 page 63 pages 45, 63

BB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-200-0 BB: 978-1-56145-345-0 page 56 page 51

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Board Books Ages 3–7 Territory: Stanley’s Colors US & Canada BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-948-3 Lexile / GRL I; Gr 1 Rights: Random House Stanley’s Shapes UK BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-949-0 Lexile / GRL E; Gr 1

Stanley’s Opposites BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-977-3 Lexile / GRL D; Gr K

Stanley’s Numbers BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-976-6 Lexile / GRL I; Gr 1

Stanley’s Paint Box BB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-186-7 Lexile

Stanley’s Toolbox BB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-187-4 Lexile

★ Simple line drawings, bright colors, and engaging animal characters make learning to count good fun in this charming board book.

—Kirkus Reviews

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HC: $14.99 / 978-1-56145-801-1 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-803-5 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-867-7 Spanish PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-223-9 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL F; Gr 1 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL F; Gr 1 AR • RC • Lexile / GRL I; Gr 1 ✎ Event kit v Bank Street Best Books of the Year

HC: $14.99 / 978-1-56145-802-8 HC: $14.99 / 978-1-68263-214-7 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-804-2 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL F; Gr 1 Spanish PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-296-3 AR • RC • Lexile / GRL I; Gr 1 Lexile • F&P / GRL I; Gr 1 v Bank Street Best Books of the Year

HC: $14.95 / 978-1-68263-070-9 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-868-4 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-68263-108-9 Spanish PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-224-6 RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL F; Gr 1 Spanish PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-297-0 RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL F; Gr 1 RC • F&P • Lexile / GRL I; Gr 1 [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 49 Picture Books • Backlist

Bark Park A Friend for Mole Karen Gray Ruelle Nancy Armo

PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-773-1 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-865-3 Territory: World • All rights available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-153-9 except Korean Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except The rollicking, rhyming text and commercial (Liza Dawson Associates) • Licensed: Korean, Chinese (simplified), colorful, simply detailed illustrations Hebrew

F&P provide an amusing and affectionate GRL K; Gr 2 look at our canine companions. An accidental encounter throws Mole Ages 2–6 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P and Wolf together. One is afraid of the GRL M; Gr 2 Themes: dogs, urban living “This canine tour de force should Ages 2–6 light, the other is afraid of the dark. Together they learn that friends are all amuse and amaze dog fans for its Themes: fear, friendship, new delightful diversity.” experiences, imagination they need to conquer their fears. —Kirkus Reviews ✎ Activity kit “This simple but effective story will encourage children to overcome nighttime fears, especially with the help of others.” —School Library Journal Beautiful Bananas I’ve Got an Elephant Elizabeth Laird Anne Ginkel Illustrated by Liz Pichon Illustrated by Janie Bynum

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-305-4 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-373-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-691-8 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-685-7 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Oxford UK Territory: World • All rights available except Korean A young girl’s ordinary journey through the jungle turns into an Owning an elephant is terrific, but what amusing adventure thanks to a few happens when he gets lonely and invites AR • RC • Lexile surprising encounters along the way. a friend over? GRL H; Gr 1 Ages 4–8 “This gentle tale will delight young “An entertaining addition to AR • F&P Themes: cause and effect, collections of counting tales.” readers (and listeners).” GRL K; Gr 2 circular tale, negotiation —Kirkus Reviews Ages 4–8 —School Library Journal Themes: counting, elephants, friendship

The Copy Crocs One Fox David Bedford A Counting Book Thriller llustrated by Emily Bolam Kate Read

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-131-7 HC:$15.95 / 978-1-56145-304-7 / 1-56145-304-8 Territory: US • Rights: Macmillan UK PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-885-1 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Oxford UK One famished fox with two sly eyes is Crocodile is always thinking up fun on the prowl… Three plump hens had things to do, but no matter what he better watch out! Learning to count does, all the other crocs copy him! from one to ten has never been so AR • RC • F&P • Lexile Lexile • F&P thrilling! GRL L; Gr 2 “An ideal book for reading aloud.” GRL K; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 Ages 2–6 —School Library Journal ★ “Lovely… Little ones will eagerly Themes: friendship, individuality, Themes: anticipation, counting, count in subsequent readings.” group dynamics v IRA/CBC Children’s Choices farmyard animals, surprises ✎ Activity sheets —Kirkus Reviews ★ School Library Journal v ABC Best Books for Young Readers; ALSC Notable Children’s Books; Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books; CBC/NCTE/NCTM Mathical Book Prize; CCBC Charlotte Zolotow Award, Highly Commended; CCBC Choices; Cybils Awards; Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor Award; Parents’ Choice Gold Award; USBBY Outstanding International Books

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Little Rabbit Lost Little Rabbit Goes to School Harry Horse Harry Horse

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-273-6 / 1-56145-273-4 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-320-7 / 1-56145-320-X PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-107-2 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-574-4 BB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-345-0 / 1-56145-345-5 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Penguin UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Penguin UK Little Rabbit has decided to bring his When Little Rabbit gets lost on a visit favorite toy to school. But Charlie Horse to Rabbit World, he doesn’t feel quite so keeps getting into trouble. Is he ready AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL J; Gr 1 grown-up anymore. GRL J; Gr 1 for school? Ages 2–6 Ages 2–6 ★ “The beguiling bunny introduced ★ “This cautionary tale has a deft and Themes: amusement parks, Themes: behavior, friendship, in Little Rabbit Lost here heads to the birthday, family, lost light touch.” —School Library Journal rules, school, sharing schoolhouse, leaping out of bed on ✎ Activity sheets v Publishers Weekly Best Children’s the first day of class with abundant Books of the Year enthusiasm.” —Publishers Weekly v Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Books of the Year

Little Rabbit Runaway Little Rabbit’s Christmas Harry Horse Harry Horse

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-343-6 / 1-56145-343-9 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-419-8 Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-557-7 Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK When Little Rabbit gets into trouble, he decides to run away from home. But Little Rabbit receives the perfect Christ- food tastes different away from home mas present: a lovely red sled. But can he learn to share? AR • F&P and strange noises are louder. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL J; Gr 1 GRL J; Gr 1 Ages 2–6 “Horse once again demonstrates his Ages 2–6 / Holiday ★ “An enchanting holiday treat for all intuitive understanding of preschoolers’ Themes: family, friendship, Themes: Christmas, friendship, collections.” —School Library Journal running away, rules minds and moods.” —Publishers Weekly sharing v CCBC Choices; Bank Street Best Books of the Year

Little Rabbit’s New Baby Plush Doll Harry Horse Based on the character created by Harry Horse

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-431-0 $6.95 / 978-1-56145-452-5 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-915-5 7 inches tall Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK Little Rabbit thought it would be fun to be a big brother, but it’s not. The babies sleep and cry a lot. They are too young AR • RC • Lexile • F&P to throw a ball and they get their sticky GRL J; Gr 1 Ages 2–6 paws on all his toys. Themes: responsibility, new ★ “A delightful addition.” siblings, coping with change —School Library Journal

v CCBC Choices; School Library Journal Best Books of the Year; Bank Street Best Books of the Year

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Am I Yours? The Boy Who Cried Ninja Alex Latimer Alex Latimer

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-044-0 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-579-9 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-172-0 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-774-8 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK Ebook available Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Oxford UK In this quirky twist on “The Boy Who After an egg is blown out of its nest, a Cried Wolf,” Tim’s outrageous excuses group of friendly dinosaurs helps it search turn out to have an unexpected element for its parents. of truth. ★ “A must-have addition to any children’s “An amusing twist… Latimer’s AR • RC • Lexile • F&P collection” —Booklist AR • RC • Lexile GRL M; Gr 2 GRL L; Gr 2 understated line drawings add to the Ages 4–8 Ages 4–8 fun.” —Publishers Weekly ❖ Bank Street Best Children’s Books of Themes: community, the Year; ILA/CBC Children’s Choices Themes: “Boy Who Cried Wolf,” exploration, family, identity fractured fairy tales, honesty ✎ Activity sheets

Lion vs. Rabbit Lula and the Sea Monster Alex Latimer Alex Latimer

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-709-0 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-122-5 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-898-1 Ebook available Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Oxford UK

Can no one stop lion from bullying all A moving story of nurturing friendship the other animals? and standing up for others.

“A droll, nonthreatening tale of bullying “An absorbing and heartening tale in the guise of a modern fable.” about the boundless friendship between AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —Kirkus Reviews RC • Lexile • F&P people and nature and the importance of GRL I; Gr 1 GRL K; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 preservation.” —Booklist v IRA/CBC Children’s Choices; Parents’ Ages 4–8 Themes: bullying, problem- Choice Recommended Themes: environment, friendship, solving, cooperation perseverance

Artwork © Alex Latimer from Lula and the Sea Monster

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HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-704-5 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-629-1 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK

Sally and Joe are convinced that The talent show is coming up and Penguin the mysterious footprints they have doesn’t have a special skill to showcase— discovered must belong to a dinosaur! or does he? Could it be? “Delightfully droll… Quirky, with a side

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “It’s a goofy romp with a very lovable of self-esteem.” —Kirkus Reviews GRL I; Gr 2 dinosaur at its center that never loses its AR • RC • Lexile Ages 4–8 GRL L; Gr 2 (very small) footing.” —Kirkus Reviews Ages 4–8 Themes: assumptions and expectations, deduction, Themes: friendship, talent, cumulative stories compassion, self-discovery

Pig and Small Stay! Alex Latimer A Top Dog Story Alex Latimer HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-797-7 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-036-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-884-4 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK

Two friends learn that size doesn’t matter Grandpa is looking after Ben’s mischie- in this hilarious story about finding vous dog, Buster. Who will be top dog? common ground. “Kid-friendly and full of action and “Latimer…once again proves he’s adept gentle suspense, this selection will be AR • RC • Lexile • F&P at conveying life lessons with the lightest AR • RC • Lexile • F&P a favorite of dog lovers and reluctant GRL L; Gr 2 GRL M; Gr 2 readers alike.” of touches.” —Publishers Weekly Ages 4–8 Ages 4–8 —Kirkus Reviews Themes: friendship, overcoming v Themes: letter-writing, dog differences Bank Street Best Books of the Year; training Parents’ Choice Recommended v Bank Street Best Books of the Year

Izzy Gizmo Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Pip Jones Convention Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie Pip Jones Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-021-1 PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-232-1 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Simon & HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-164-5 Schuster UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Simon & Schuster UK Izzy Gizmo’s inventions often malfunction, Izzy Gizmo and Fixer are back in this but when she finds a crow with a broken charming and eccentric tale of ambition, wing she just has to help! AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Lexile • F&P determination, and finding your inner GRL M; Gr 2 GRL M; Gr 2 strength! Ages 4–8 “Sorely needed and has the potential to Ages 4–8 develop and nourish readers’ interest in Themes: friendship, perseverance, Themes: creativity, consequences, “The bright, rhyming text keeps a brisk family, creativity, ingenuity, STEAM subjects.” —Kirkus Reviews family, self-confidence, teamwork consequences ✎ Activity sheets, teacher’s guide pace and scatters just the right amount of ✎ Activity sheets whimsical vocabulary throughout.” v ALSC Building STEAM with DIA; —Booklist CBC Best STEM Books; CBC Women of Color Protagonists Showcase; Mighty Girl Best Books of the Year; Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff; Storytelling World Resource Awards Artwork © Sara Ogilvie from Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention

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Can You Cuddle Like a Koala? Can You Growl Like a Bear? John Butler John Butler

BB: $6.99 / 978-1-56145-347-4 BB: $6.99 / 978-1-56145-667-3 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Orchard UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Orchard UK

A simple, interactive look at different A simple, interactive look at different animals animals and the way they move. and the noises they make.

AR “A perfect title for curling up together GRL K; Gr 2 GRL J; Gr 1 Ages 2–6 “A natural for sharing with young groups of Ages 2–6 during one-on-one reading.” childen.” —Booklist —School Library Journal Themes: baby animals, Themes: baby animals, movement, questions movement, questions v Bank Street Best Books of the Year v Bank Street Best Books of the Year

Hush Little Ones While You Were Sleeping John Butler John Butler

BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-297-2 BB: $6.99 / 978-1-56145-254-5 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Orchard UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Orchard UK

One by one, baby animals are gently put to A vivid, lyrical look at what animals do bed by their mothers and fathers. while we’re asleep.

AR AR • RC • Lexile “Butler’s soothing, restrained text reads like GRL J; Gr 1 “A visually appealing book that is perfectly GRL J; Gr 1 Ages 1–5 suited for bedtime reading.” Ages 1–5 a lullaby.” —Publishers Weekly

Themes: baby animals, —School Library Journal Themes: baby animals, bedtime, family bedtime, counting, family

Ten in the Den Ten in the Meadow John Butler John Butler

PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-965-0 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-372-6 / 1-56145-372-2 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Orchard UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Orchard UK

As adorable animals make room in their Out in the meadow, ten cuddly friends den for sleepy friends, one after another play a game of hide-and-seek. But it’s gently tumbles out until Little Mouse is almost time for bed. Where is Mouse? left all alone. “Butler’s soft, wide-eyed animals will appeal to children.” Lexile • F&P “This entertaining incarnation of a AR • F&P GRL H; Gr 1 well-known and often-used counting GRL J; Gr 1 —School Library Journal Ages 2–6 rhyme incorporates many concepts Ages 2–6 Themes: animals, bedtime, and opportunities for young listeners to Themes: animals, bedtime, counting, song become involved in the story.” counting, friends —School Library Journal

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Bedtime in the Jungle Little One John Butler Jo Weaver

PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-145-4 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-924-7 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Penguin UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hodder UK

This gorgeous bedtime counting story Join a new bear cub and his mother is written in the style of the familiar as they discover the world together, children’s song, “Over in the Meadow.” through every season.

“Stunning illustrations… A lovely H “Quietly stunning.” —Kirkus Reviews AR • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL H; Gr 1 addition.” —Kirkus Reviews GRL L; Gr 2 Ages 2–6 Ages 3–7 H Publishers Weekly Themes: baby animals, bedtime, Themes: parent-child relationship, counting, family seasons, bears v CCBC Choices; Kirkus Reviews Best Books; Bank Street Best Books of the Year

If You See a Kitten Little Tigers John Butler Jo Weaver

PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-838-7 HC: $17.95 / 978-1-68263-110-2 Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hodder UK This simple, interactive look at various A family of tigers searches for a new home animals and the responses they evoke will in the jungle. coax giggles and spirited responses from young children as they follow along. ★ “Perfectly paced, accessible, and appealing.” —Kirkus Reviews F&P “Perfect for preschoolers and younger, AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL K; Gr 2 Butler’s tale easily lends itself to group GRL L; Gr 2 Ages 3–7 Ages 3–7 v Instagram Best Kids Books; Parents’ read aloud settings, with each successive Choice Silver Award Themes: animals, cause and reading sure to become more riotous as Themes: habitats, migration, effect, reactions, sounds motherhood, siblings the children become familiar with their responses.” —Kirkus Reviews

Where Is Baby? Little Whale Kathryn O. Galbraith Jo Weaver Illustrated by John Butler HC: $17.95 / 978-1-68263-049-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-707-6 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hodder UK Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Gray Whale gently guides her baby as Adorable illustrations and a soothing they migrate to the cool, rich waters text depict the many ways animal babies of the North to feed. hide. “A soothing and appealing read- AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • Lexile “Sweet, simple introduction to animal GRL M; Gr 2 aloud, this lovely look under the GRL H; Gr 1 Ages 3–7 Ages 2–5 / Nature babies…the language is quietly poetic, sea may spark scientific curiosity in with audience-appropriate descriptive Themes: caregiving, motherhood, listeners.” Themes: baby animals, behavior, family, home, migration camouflage, questions vocabulary.” —Kirkus Reviews —Kirkus Reviews

v Parents’ Choice Recommended

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Flying! Larabee Kevin Luthardt Kevin Luthardt

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-430-3 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-300-9 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-724-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-482-2 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Korean except Korean A series of simple questions triggers a Larabee loves delivering the mail, but he’d playful, imaginative exchange between a really like to receive a letter himself. child and his father. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL I; Gr 1 “Luthardt sends his direct storytelling “An engaging and effective father-son Ages 2–6 out with gentle, happy illustrations, Themes: community, letter-writing AR • F&P story…and an apt choice for par- enclosing characteristic emotional GRL H; Gr 1 ent-child reading.” —Kirkus Reviews content in the package.” —Kirkus Reviews Ages 2–6

Themes: fathers, reading, v IRA/CBC Children’s Choice; Child imagination Magazine Best Books of the Year

Peep! When Edgar Met Cecil Kevin Luthardt Kevin Luthardt

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-046-6 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-706-9 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-682-6 Territory: World • All rights available BB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-200-0 Territory: World • All rights available Moving to a new home is hard—even except Korean when you’re a robot. A baby duck and a young boy become “This far-out lesson in making friends fast friends. But the baby duck is grow- Lexile • F&P understands that to the new kid in GRL E; Gr 1 ing up. Is it time for a change? school, everyone is going to seem scary Ages 2–6 “A visual and emotional depth that and weird.” —Kirkus Reviews Themes: change, friendship, pets draws in the audience.” AR • Lexile GRL G; Gr 1 —Publishers Weekly Ages 4–8 v IRA/CBC Children’s Choices Themes: moving, making new friends, fears, expectations and assumptions

Zoom! Diane Adams Illustrated by Kevin Luthardt

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-332-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-683-3 Territory: World • All rights available A timid young boy joins his eager father

F&P for a ride on a roller coaster. GRL L; Gr 2 Ages 2–6 “Luthardt’s quirky acrylic cartoons Themes: amusement parks, fear, make effective use of bright colors and parents, roller coaster crisp lines and should have substantial child appeal.” —School Library Journal

Artwork © Kevin Luthardt from Larabee

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Can I Come Too? I Want to Help! Brian Patten Diane Adams Illustrated by Nicola Bayley Illustrated by Nancy Hayashi

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-796-0 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-630-7 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-218-5 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: US & nonexclusive Canada • Rights: Andersen Press UK Emily Pearl is mastering all sorts of skills, but she does need a little help Join a tiny mouse as she searches for the herself every now and then—especially biggest creature in the world. at the end of the day, when she’s wait- ing to get picked up and is just a little “Stunning art, paired with a simple bit scared. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P poetic text, pulls readers along as they AR • RC • Lexile • F&P F&P GRL L; Gr 2 wonder which animal they will meet GRL K; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 “Children will appreciate this relatable next.” Ages 2–6

Themes: courage, adventure, tale with likable characters.” —School Library Journal Themes: imagination, school, cumulative tales, challenges, goals helping, cooperation, —School Library Journal responsibility

No Bows! I Can Do It Myself! Shirley Smith Duke Diane Adams Illustrated by Jenny Mattheson Illustrated by Nancy Hayashi

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-356-6 / 1-56145-356-0 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-471-6 Territory: World • All rights available PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-725-0 Territory: World • All rights available The delightful contrariness of young except Arabic children is celebrated in this upbeat Emily Pearl can do lots of things by herself. book featuring a likeable little girl But sometimes even resourceful little girls determined to get her own way. need help.

F&P “Destined to be a high-volume read- GRL LB; Gr Pre-K “Spontaneous giggles...will erupt at Ages 2–6 aloud, and much fun can be had.” storytime or for one-on-one in-the-lap —Kirkus Reviews AR • F&P Themes: determination, GRL H; Gr 1 fun.” —Kirkus Reviews independence Ages 2–6 ✎ Teacher’s guide Themes: creativity, fear, v Parents’ Choice Recommended; Bank independence, security Street Best Books of the Year

Three Scoops and a Fig Sara Laux Akin Illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-522-5 Territory: World • All rights available

A young chef’s messy misadventures in the kitchen are quickly forgotten when she comes up with a special recipe all her AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL N; Gr 3 own. Ages 4–8

Themes: family, cooking, “A graceful, satisfying text.” —Booklist cooperation v Bank Street Best Books of the Year

Artwork © Nancy Hayashi from I Can Do It Myself!

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The Scarecrow’s Hat What’s the Time, Ken Brown Grandma Wolf? Ken Brown HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-240-8 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-570-6 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-250-7 Territory: US & nonexclusive Canada PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-891-2 Rights: Andersen Press UK Ebook available Territory: US & nonexclusive Canada A resourceful chicken seeks the help of Rights: Andersen Press UK her farm animal friends to solve a prob- lem, while giving something of herself Children will delight in discovering the along the way. surprise Grandma Wolf has in store for some curious animals. H “Children will enjoy the repetition and refrain…satisfying, funny.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “Brown takes this game of tag and turns GRL J; Gr 1 —School Library Journal AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Ages 2–6 GRL L; Gr 2 it into something quite delightful… Ages 2–6 A fun read-aloud.” —Booklist Themes: circular tale, negotiation, problem solving Themes: animals, fear, games

The Boy Who Thought Captain Small Pig He Was a Teddy Bear Martin Waddell Jeanne Willis Illustrated by Susan Varley Illustrated by Susan Varley HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-519-5 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-982-7 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-270-5 / 1-56145-270-X Ebook available Territory: US & nonexclusive Canada Territory: US & nonexclusive Canada Rights: Andersen Press UK Rights: Andersen Press UK

AR • F&P A human baby falls under the care of AR • RC • Lexile • F&P A charming story of a mixed family and GRL L; Gr 2 three teddy bears, who raise him with Ages 3–7 GRL K; Gr 2 a day on the water. the best intentions and a lot of love. Ages 4–8 Themes: family, imagination, H “This book pleases at every level.” teddy bears “The genuine sweetness of this story is Themes: acceptance, family, friendship, LGBTQ+ hard to resist.” —Publishers Weekly —Booklist v Bank Street Best Books of the Year; CCBC Choices; Parents’ Choice Recommended

My G-r-r-r-reat Gnu and Shrew Uncle Tiger Danny Schnitzlein James Riordan Illustrated by Anca Sandu Illustrated by Alex Ayliffe HC: $16.99 / 978-1-68263-146-1 Ebook available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-228-6 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: US • Rights: Orchard UK When Gnu says there’s a cave across When Marmaduke the tabby cat the river filled with diamonds, Shrew is AR • RC • Lexile • F&P discovers a picture of a tiger, he decides GRL L; Gr 2 Lexile • F&P intrigued and offers to help find them. Ages 2–6 they must be related—after all, they both GRL L; Gr 2 But Gnu laughs so hard his tail nearly have yellow eyes and stripes! Ages 4–8 Themes: bragging, cats, honesty, falls off! Can Shrew’s hard work and tigers Themes: friendship, collaboration, ingenuity achieve Gnu’s dream? “Showcases both Riordan’s concise imagination, engineering storytelling…and Ayliffe’s humor- ✎ Activity kit imbued, color-drenched paper-cutting.” “A refreshing demonstration of different —Publishers Weekly approaches and a friendship that transcends those contrasts.” v IRA/CBC Children’s Choices —Booklist v NSTA Best STEM Books

[email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 58 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 Backlist • Picture Books Julie Paschkis Albert the Fix-it Man Eek! Janet Lord A Noisy Journey from A to Z Illustrated by Julie Paschkis Julie Larios Illustrated by Julie Paschkis HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-433-4 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-830-1 HC: $16.99 / 978-1-68263-169-0 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available Korean A boisterous trip through the alphabet— Albert has a tool for every job and he’s AR • RC • Lexile • F&P letter by letter and sound by noisy sound! never too busy or too tired to fix things for Lexile • F&P GRL L; Gr 2 Follow along as Mouse goes on a journey to Ages 4–8 his neighbors. But what will happen when NP; LB Ages 2–6 deliver a flower to a special friend. Themes: community, friendship, Albert is the one who needs help? help, repairs Themes: alphabet, imagination, surprises, visual literacy H “This clever take on the alphabet book lets H “Lord’s rhythmic, simple text is ✎ Activity sheets perfectly cadenced for reading aloud, readers fill in the story on their own… An while Paschkis’ cheerful illustrations, filled absolute zoo of an ABC book—in the best with scrolling designs and smiling friends, possible way.” —Kirkus Reviews reinforce the sense of the close, busy community working together.” —Booklist

Mooshka, A Quilt Story Kalinka and Grakkle Julie Paschkis Julie Paschkis

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-620-8 HC: $17.95 / 978-1-68263-030-3 Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Territory: World • All rights available except French A delightful, intergenerational bedtime story Grakkle doesn’t care one bit about cleaning, featuring a remarkable quilt and a reluctant but Kalinka has other ideas and tries to tidy new big sister. up his messes. Kalinka and Grakkle simpy aren’t on the same wavelength, but can an H “Vivid artwork, a lively, endearing unfortunate accident help this odd couple see heroine and a warm, loving look at a eye to eye? AR • RC • Lexile • F&P pivotal experience give this one classic RC • Lexile • F&P GRL M; Gr 2 GRL M; Gr 2 “Paschkis writes with concision and an ear Ages 4–8 potential.” Ages 4–8 for words that make for great readalouds.” Themes: change, family history, —Kirkus Reviews Themes: getting along with quilts, new sibling others, unlikely friendship, —Publishers Weekly H Booklist self-control v Parents’ Choice Recommended

Where is Catkin? P. Zonka Lays an Egg Janet Lord Julie Paschkis Illustrated by Julie Paschkis HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-819-6 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-986-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-523-2 Ebook available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-684-0 Territory: World • All rights available except Chi- Territory: World • All rights available except nese (simplified), French, Japanese, Korean Chinese (simplified) When P. Zonka decides to give egg-laying A cat’s curiosity lands him in a tight a try, all the other chickens are in for a spot in this simple but stunning book, spectacular surprise! featuring cheerful animal sounds and an entertaining seek-and-find element. AR • Lexile • F&P H “A lyrical and lushly illustrated allegory GRL K; Gr 2 about creativity and taking time to notice AR • F&P Ages 4–8 GRL K; Gr 2 “Kids will pick up on the story’s mood of beauty.” —Publishers Weekly Ages 2–6 both love and adventure.” —Booklist Themes: creativity, artistic process, imagination H Themes: animals, exploration, ✎ Event kit Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal questions v Bank Street Best Books of the Year, CCBC Choices, Parents’ Choice [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com Recommended phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 59 Picture Books • Backlist

Cathryn Sill • Illustrated by John Sill FIRST GUIDES that describe clearly and simply how animals look, where they live, what they eat, how they defend themselves, and how they care for their young. An afterword provides further detail.

Ages 3–7 / Nature Series themes: animal behavior, habitats, organisms Series teacher’s guide available at www.peachtree-online.com/resources/teachers-guides-event-kits

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-031-0 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-881-3 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-688-8 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-757-1 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-032-7 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-882-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-699-4 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-758-8 English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-033-4 978-1-56145-883-7 978-1-56145-783-0 978-1-56145-800-4 Spanish PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-230-7 Spanish PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-155-3 Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-071-6 Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-072-3 Territory: World • All rights available Ebook available Ebook available Ebook available except Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available Japanese except Arabic, Chinese (simplified), except Arabic, Chinese (simplified), except Arabic, Chinese (simplified), AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL J; Gr 1 Japanese Japanese Japanese AR • RC • Lexile / GRL K; Gr 2 AR • Lexile / GRL I; Gr 1 AR • Lexile / GRL J; Gr 1

See our Spanish and bilingual titles in this series on pages 42 & 45. And don’t miss out on the board book edition on page 41!

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-987-2 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-907-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-988-9 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-908-7 English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-989-6 978-1-56145-909-4 ★ “Exceptionally detailed Spanish PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-154-6 Spanish PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-231-4 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Arabic, Chinese (simplified), and uniformly accurate.” except Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Japanese Japanese AR • Lexile • F&P / GRL K; Gr 2 —School Library Journal on About Birds AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL I; Gr 1 [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 60 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 Backlist • Picture Books

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-038-1 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-301-6 HC: $16.99 / 978-1-56145-588-1 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-358-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-364-1 PB: $8.99 / 978-1-56145-405-1 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-837-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-407-5 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except Arabic, Chinese (simplified), except Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Korean Territory: World • All rights available except Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Korean Korean AR • F&P / GRL K; Gr 2 except Chinese (simplified) AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL K; Gr 2 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL K; Gr 2 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL J; Gr 1 “An essential tool for capturing the attention of any elementary

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-906-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-406-8 level student!” PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-288-8 Territory: World • All rights available Ebook available except Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Territory: World • All rights available Japanese, Korean —NSTA Recommends on About Penguins AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL J; Gr 1 AR • F&P / GRL L; Gr 2

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-795-3 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-743-4 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-536-2 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-454-9 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-158-4 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-741-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-811-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-914-8 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Chinese (simplified), Japanese Territory: World • All rights available except Chinese (simplified), Japanese except Chinese (simplified) AR / GRL J; Gr 1 except Chinese (simplified), Japanese AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL J; Gr 1 AR • RC • Lexile / GRL J; Gr 1 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL K; Gr 2 “Excellent classroom or pleasure reading for science and nature fans and for any beginning

HC: $16.99 / 978-68263-092-1 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-004-4 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available readers drawn to Lexile • F&P / GRL I; Gr 1 except Chinese (simplified) Lexile • F&P / GRL K; Gr 2 nonfiction.” —Booklist on About Insects

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HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-641-3 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-832-5 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-636-9 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available except Chinese (simplified) Chinese (simplified), Japanese, Korean “A solid read-aloud to introduce young “A great choice for beginning readers children to this area of the world.” and for sharing aloud.” —School Library —School Library Journal Journal v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science v Bank Street Best Children’s Books of AR • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Trade Books for Students K–12 GRL J; Gr 1­ the Year GRL M; Gr 2

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-734-2 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-091-4 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-126-3 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Chinese (simplified), Korean “Well suited for classroom use, the book “An effective, gentle, and realistic provides a handsome introduction to the introduction.” —Booklist topic.” —Booklist

v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 AR • Lexile • F&P RC • Lexile • F&P GRL J; Gr 1 GRL J; Gr 1

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-559-1 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-968-1 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-034-1 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available except Chinese (simplified) Chinese (simplified), Japanese “Useful for introductory units on marine “Great for classroom sharing.” —Booklist and earth science.” —School Library Journal

v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 Trade Books for Students K–12

AR • Lexile • F&P Lexile • F&P GRL J; Gr 1­ GRL J; Gr 1

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-469-3 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-432-7 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-731-1 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-689-5 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available except Chinese (simplified), Japanese Chinese (simplified)

“A beautiful and informative selection.” “The artwork is stunning, filled with —School Library Journal realistic details and a beautiful balance of colors.” —School Library Journal v NSTA Recommends v AR • Lexile • F&P AR • F&P NSTA Recommends GRL J; Gr 1­ GRL J; Gr 1­

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-618-5 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-960-5 Territory: World • All rights available except Chinese (simplified), Japanese, Korean Ages 3–7 / Nature Themes: biomes, habitats, adaptations, animals, climate, diversity, ecosystems, environment, food chain, organisms, plants “A fine addition to science collections.” ✎ Series teacher’s guide available at —Booklist www.peachtree-online.com/resources/teachers-guides-event-kits

v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Trade Books for Students K–12 GRL J; Gr 1­

[email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 62 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 Backlist • Picture Books Susan Stockdale Bring On the Birds Carry Me! Susan Stockdale Animal Babies on the Move Susan Stockdale HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-560-7 BB: $6.99 / 978-1-56145-692-5 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-328-3 Ebook available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-449-5 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available Australia/New Zealand Learn about the many ways animal An energetic exploration of distinctive parents carry their young. birds and their unique qualities. F&P “A beautifully sweet look at how babies Lexile “Children will want to linger over the GRL D; Gr K GRL I; Gr 1 are carried… Sure to become a calm and Ages 2–6 / Nature Ages 2–6 / Nature colorful images.” soothing bedtime favorite.” —Wall Street Journal Themes: bird species, behavior, Themes: animals, children, —Kirkus­ Reviews habitats parents, transportation v Parents’ Choice Recommended; ALSC ✎ Teacher’s guide v Parents’ Choice Approved; NSTA Notable Children’s Books; Bank Street Recommends; Bank Street Best Books of Best Books of the Year the Year Fabulous Fishes Fantastic Flowers Susan Stockdale Susan Stockdale

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-429-7 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-952-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-099-0 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except BB: $6.99 / 978-1-56145-637-6 audio, dramatic (Gina Maccoby) Territory: World • All rights available except Australia/New Zealand With engaging rhymes and bright, bold images, discover a wide range of A stunning survey of different kinds of unusual flowers. fish and their underwater world. Lexile • F&P Lexile • F&P GRL L; Gr 2 “Optically striking... This is a book to GRL J; Gr 1 “An excellent teaching tool and an Ages 2–6 / Nature Ages 2–6 / Nature closely pore over.” —Kirkus Reviews appealing introduction to the wide world Themes: nature, flowers, Themes: fish species, behavior, of fish.” environmental science v NCTE Notable Children’s Books in ✎ Teacher’s guide habitats —Kirkus Reviews ✎ Teacher’s guide the Language Arts; Bank Street Best Books of the Year v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12; Science Books & Films Best Books for Children Spectacular Spots Stripes of All Types Susan Stockdale Susan Stockdale

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-817-2 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-695-6 English/Spanish PB: $8.99 / 978-1-56145-978-0 English/Spanish PB: $8.99 / 978-1-56145-793-9 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except English/Spanish BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-823-3 audio, dramatic (Gina Maccoby) Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except audio, dramatic (Gina Maccoby) • Licensed: French You’ll be amazed to discover all the reasons why animals have spots! Bouncy, alliterative rhyme and gorgeous illustrations introduce readers to a wide Lexile • F&P “A spot-on animal gallery for budding GRL J; Gr 1 GRL J; Gr 1 Ages 2–6 / Nature range of striped animals. Ages 2–6 / Nature naturalists.” —Kirkus Reviews Themes: patterns in nature, Themes: patterns in nature, camouflage “A lovely, interactive exploration of camouflage v Correll Book Award for Excellence ✎ Teacher’s guide stripes and a good introduction to some ✎ Teacher’s guide in Early Childhood Informational Text; new animals.” —Kirkus Reviews Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12; Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award; Bank Street Best Books of the Year

[email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 63 Picture Books • Backlist A Place for... series Melissa Stewart • Illustrated by Higgins Bond Introducing readers ages 6–10 to some of the pressing environmental issues the world faces today

This series is perfect for teaching basic facts about each species, including the ecosystems that support their survival, and how they benefit plants and other animals. Helpful sidebars contain information on the impact of human action on various species, the efforts made to reverse damage, and examples of preservation and restoration for the natural world.

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-762-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-011-2 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-763-2 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-012-9 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available “Attractive, informative introduction to “An essential science addition for a fish and their conservation.” —Booklist classroom library.” —Reading Today v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science v Finalist, Science Books & Film Prize for Trade Books for Students K–12 Excellence in Science Books; Honor Book, Green Earth Book Award AR • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL P; Gr 3 GRL P; Gr 3 Ages 6–10 / Nature Ages 6–10 / Nature

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-839-4 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-901-8 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-840-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-902-5 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available except Chinese (simplified), Korean Chinese (simplified)

“Put this one in the hands of budding “So lifelike that readers almost expect scientists, environmentalists, and na- the subjects to jump off the pages.” ture lovers.” —Kirkus Reviews —Booklist

v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science v NSTA Recommends Awards; Honor

AR • RC • Lexile Trade Books for Students K–12; Honor AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Book, Green Earth Book Award GRL P; Gr 3 Book, Green Earth Book Award GRL P; Gr 3 Ages 6–10 / Nature Ages 6–10 / Nature

PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-784-7 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-096-9 Ebook available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-097-6 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available Chinese (simplified) “A classroom-friendly blend of story “Eye-catching and informative.” and fact.” —Booklist —School Library Journal v Green Earth Book Award; NSTA/ v Green Earth Book Award; Bank CBC Outstanding Science Trade Street Best Books of the Year; Science Books for Students K–12; Sigurd F. Books & Film Best Books of the Year Olson Nature Writing Award for AR • RC • Lexile AR • RC • Lexile Children’s Literature; SSLI Book GRL P; Gr 3 Ages 6–10 / Nature Ages 6–10 / Nature Award

Series themes: nature, conservation, habitats ✎ Teacher’s guides [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 64 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 Backlist • Picture Books Melissa Stewart Beneath the Sun Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, Melissa Stewart and Stinkers Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum Celebrating Animal Underdogs Melissa Stewart HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-733-5 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-159-1 Illustrated by Stephanie Laberis Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-936-0 Chinese (simplified) PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-202-4 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except This lyrical tour of habitats shows how Australia

animals survive the hottest time of the AR • RC • Lexile • F&P year. GRL P; Gr 3 A lighthearted look at the surprising Ages 4–8 / Nature traits that are critical in helping some AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “A well-designed, well-written book.” Themes: animal behavior, humor, animals find food or seek shelter in an GRL M; Gr 2 strengths and weaknesses, animal eat-or-be-eaten world. Ages 4–8 / Nature —Kirkus Reviews survival ✎ Teacher’s guide, reader’s Themes: habitats, weather, animal theater “Friendly and approachable, this behavior v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade ✎ Teacher’s guide, reader’s Books for Students K–12; CCBC Choices compendium is sure to create some new theater favorites in the animal kingdom.” —Kirkus Reviews ❖ Golden Kite Nonfiction Honor Book Under the Snow When Rain Falls Melissa Stewart Melissa Stewart Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-493-8 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-438-9 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-125-6 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-100-3 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available except Chinese (simplified), Slovenian Chinese (simplified), Korean

When snow falls, what do animals do? A cozy look at the amazing ways animals behave and interact with their “Will complement the science environments on a rainy day. curriculum and also makes for a great AR • RC • Lexile • F&P read aloud.” GRL M; Gr 2 —Booklist AR • Lexile • F&P “Should appeal to very young listeners Ages 4–8 / Nature GRL L; Gr 2 curious about the natural world.” v Bank Street Best Books of the Ages 4–8 / Nature Themes: habitats, weather, animal Year; CCBC Choices; NSTA/CBC —Kirkus Reviews behavior Themes: habitats, weather, animal ✎ Teacher’s guide, reader’s Outstanding Science Books for Students behavior theater K–12 ✎ Teacher’s guide, reader’s theater The Moonflower Night Rabbits Peter Loewer Lee Posey Illustrated by Jean Loewer Illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-101-0 Territory: World • All rights available HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-164-7 / 1-56145-164-9 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-397-9 / 1-56145-397-8 Territory: World • All rights available except An eloquent account of nature’s Korean nocturnal activities. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P A young girl’s special relationship with her AR • Lexile • F&P GRL O; Gr 3 GRL P; Gr 3 “Magical overtones that remain true to Ages 4–8 father and some nocturnal critters. Ages 6–10 / Nature nature’s nocturnal cycles.” Themes: wildlife, parents, “You’d swear you could hear the crickets Themes: flowers, pollination, —School Library Journal resourcefulness nocturnal animals chirping yourself.” —New York Times ✎ Teacher’s guide v Bank Street Best Books of the Year v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 65 Picture Books • Backlist Mary Batten Aliens from Earth Life in a Frozen World When Animals and Plants Invade Wildlife of Antarctica Other Ecosystems Mary Batten Mary Batten Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez Illustrated by Beverly Doyle HC: $18.99 / 978-1-68263-151-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-900-1 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-903-2 Territory: World • All rights available except Chinese (simplified) A look at how climate change has AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Lexile • F&P affected organisms that have survived GRL X; Gr 6 An introduction to the serious and ongo- GRL T; Gr 5 millions of years in one of Earth’s most Ages 8–12 / Nature ing environmental problems caused by Ages 6–10 / Nonfiction / Nature extreme environments Themes: invasive species, ecology invasive plant and animal species. Themes: nature, climate, ✎ Teacher’s guide ecosystems H “A superb choice… The well- ✎ Teacher’s guide “Nonstop intriguing.” —Booklist researched text and captivating illustrations work well to convey the v NSTA Recommends importance of conservation.” —School Library Journal

Please Don’t Wake Who Has a Belly Button? the Animals Mary Batten A Book About Sleep Illustrated by Higgins Bond Mary Batten HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-235-4 / 1-56145-235-1 Illustrated by Higgins Bond Territory: World • All rights available

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-393-1 Territory: World • All rights available except An informative, fascinating look at the Chinese (simplified) lifeline that attaches mammals to their mothers before birth. AR • F&P “Far from your cozy bedtime lullaby, this AR • F&P GRL P; Gr 3 GRL R; Gr 4 Ages 4–8 / Nature big bright picture book is an exciting way Ages 6–10 / Nature “An especially wonderful book to share to talk about the biology that connects Themes: sleep patterns in animals Themes: mammals, pregnancy, with youngsters awaiting the birth of humans with many kinds of animals.” birth a sibling, and a great addition to the ✎ —Booklist Teacher’s guide nonfiction library collection.” —Kirkus Reviews v Bank Street Best Books of the Year v NSTA Recommends

Hey, Daddy! Animal Fathers and Their Babies Mary Batten Illustrated by Higgins Bond

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-272-9 Territory: World • All rights available

Numerous examples of males caring for their young are presented in accurate and AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL N; Gr 3 clear language. Ages 6–10 / Nature “A good deal of information in an Themes: animal fathers ✎ Teacher’s guide attractive format.” —Booklist

Artwork © Thomas Gonzalez from Life in a Frozen World

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Butterfly Tree A Tree for Emmy Sandra Markle Mary Ann Rodman Illustrated by Leslie Wu Illustrated by Tatjana Mai-Wyss

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-539-3 HC: $16.99 / 978-1-56145-475-4 Territory: World • All rights available PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-037-2 Ebook available The mystery of monarch butterfly Territory: World • All rights available migration is revealed in this sensitive, When Emmy decides she wants a mimosa AR • F&P eloquent mother-daughter story. GRL O; Gr 3 of her own for her birthday, she is dismayed Ages 4–8 / Nature “Masterful evocation of a child’s sense of to find that many grown-ups do not share Themes: monarch butterfly wonder at the natural world.” her enthusiasm for this wild tree. migration, discovery —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL L; Gr 2 “A spunky and independent heroine, a Ages 4–8 v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science satisfying story and a gentle environmental Trade Books for Students K–12; Bank Street Themes: birthday, identity, message combine nicely here in an independence, mimosas Best Books of the Year arboreal celebration that will delight many a young reader.” —Kirkus Reviews

Arbor Day Square Planting the Wild Garden Kathryn O. Galbraith Kathryn O. Galbraith Illustrated by Cyd Moore Illustrated by Wendy Anderson Halperin

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-517-1 HC: $16.99 / 978-1-56145-563-8 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-922-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-791-5 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Chinese (complex), Chinese (simplified), Katie and Papa order trees from back French, Japanese East to make their new settlement feel Eloquent text and stunning illustrations like home in this fictional retelling of the combine to explore the many ways seeds creation of Arbor Day. are distributed.

AR • RC • Lexile H “A thoroughly handsome book, “An attractive introduction to the GRL N; Gr 3 suffused with calm.” —Publishers Weekly AR • RC • Lexile • F&P celebration of Arbor Day.” —Booklist Ages 4–8 / Nature GRL N; Gr 3 Themes: seed dispersal, action v Parents’ Choice Gold Award; NSTA Ages 4–8 / Nature v Parents’ Choice Approved Award; verbs, onomatopoeia Outstanding Science Trade Books for Themes: trees, traditions, family, Bank Street Best Books of the Year community Students K–12 ✎ Teacher’s guide

My Mother Talks to Trees Firefly Mountain Doris Gove Patricia Thomas Illustrated by Marilynn H. Mallory Illustrated by Peter Sylvada

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-166-1 / 1-56145-166-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-360-3 / 1-56145-360-9 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

A lesson in tree identification is adeptly A family experiences the magic of fireflies woven into this charming story featuring a in this story of anticipation. AR • F&P special mother-daughter relationship. GRL P; Gr 3 Ages 6–10 / Nature “Thomas’s prose is lyrical and engaging “Will encourage children to notice and as she describes the sights, smells, and Themes: creative writing, insects, sounds of the fading afternoon and protect the trees around them.” summer AR • RC • Lexile • F&P gradual coming of night.” GRL M; Gr 2 —School Library Journal Ages 4–8 / Nature —School Library Journal

Themes: observation, parents, seasons, tree identification ✎ Teacher’s guide

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Lali’s Feather Lana Lynn Howls at the Moon Farhana Zia Rebecca Van Slyke Illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Illustrated by Anca Sandu Coleman HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-050-1 HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-129-4 Territory: World • All rights available except Ebook available Greek Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except dramatic, commercial (Unter Agency); Art: Peachtree An adventurous sheep takes a walk on the wild side and encounters more than Set in an Indian village, this amusing she expected. Is life with a wolf pack story of identification and value shows everything it seems? the rewards in looking closely and thinking imaginatively. Lexile • F&P RC • Lexile • F&P v Storytelling World Resource Awards Honor GRL L; Gr 2 GRL L; Gr 2 Book Ages 4–8 “A beautifully balanced storyline that is Ages 4–8

Themes: birds, discovery, imagi- predictable yet surprising.” Themes: independence, loyalty, nation, investigation, play —Kirkus Reviews security ✎ Teacher’s guide v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Bird Count The Society of Distinguished Susan Edwards Richmond Lemmings Illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Julie Colombet Coleman HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-156-0 HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-954-4 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Kings Road UK Territory: World • All rights available Bertie ventures outside and discovers a A young girl eagerly identifies and counts bear. But will Bertie’s new friend fit in the birds she observes around her town. with the other lemmings? Or is the bear AR • RC • Lexile • F&P simply too big and clumsy? GRL M; Gr 2 “An engaging, informative introduction.” Ages 4–8 / Nature —Kirkus Reviews “Colombet packs her story with vivid Themes: birds, bird watching, Lexile • F&P GRL M; Gr 2 personalities… There is much to linger community v Capital Choices Noteworthy Books; ✎ Teacher’s guide Ages 6–10 over and return to in these pages.” CBC Women of Color Protagonists Themes: conformity, friendship, —Publishers Weekly Showcase; Parents’ Choice Silver Award; identity, rules ILA Children’s and Young Adult Book v Parents’ Choice Recommended Award Awards

Toad Weather Zebra on the Go Sandra Markle Jill Nogales Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez Illustrated by Lorraine Rocha

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-818-9 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-911-7 PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-286-4 Territory: World • All rights available except Ebook available Russian Territory: World • All rights available An energetic read-aloud about the circus Something amazing is happening in the AR • RC • Lexile • F&P running away with itself! GRL M; Gr 2 rainy city—and with Mama’s help, Ally AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Ages 4–8 / Nature is going to find it. GRL M; Gr 2 H Ages 4–8 “Equally entertaining for both adults Themes: life cycle, and children.” —Kirkus Reviews conservation, habitat “A fine addition to the sense-of-wonder Themes: tigers, zebras, circus, ✎ Teacher’s guide cause and effect shelf.” —Kirkus Reviews ✎ Activity kit v Bank Street Best Books of the Year

v Parents’ Choice Recommended

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Madeline Finn Madeline Finn and the Library Dog and the Shelter Dog Lisa Papp Lisa Papp

HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-910-0 HC: $17.95 / 978-1-68263-075-4 PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-059-4 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available except Catalan; Chinese (simplified); Dutch; Estonian; Australia/New Zealand, Catalan, Chinese French; French Canadian; German; Hebrew; (complex), Chinese (simplified), Dutch, Italian, Japanese; Portuguese; Russian: Slovak; Estonian, French Canadian, French, German, Slovenian; Spanish; Turkish Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, After visiting an animal shelter, Slovenian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, UK Madeline Finn has some questions for her mother. Does anyone play with the AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Madeline Finn does NOT like to read. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL L; Gr 2 But maybe Bonnie the Library Dog can GRL L; Gr 2 shelter dogs? Snuggle with them under Ages 4–8 change her mind. Ages 4–8 the blankets? Tell them they’re loved? Themes: reading, libraries, dogs, Themes: dogs, volunteering, friendship “So adorable readers may attempt to animal shelters, reading, “Charming…provides a positive look.” ✎ Activity kit, poster community hug the page.” —Kirkus Reviews ✎ Activity kit —Kirkus Reviews v Children’s Choice Book Award; v Parents’ Choice Recommended Parents’ Choice Recommended Award

Madeline Finn “A warm, encouraging story that suggests that and the perfection isn’t necessary in order to achieve one’s Lisa Papp goals, and that help can be found in unexpected

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-149-2 corners.” —Publishers Weekly on Madeline Finn and the Library Dog Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except French, Dutch, German, Japanese, Slovakian, “A gentle first-person text accompanies the Slovenian watercolor-and-pencil illustrations on soothing beige Star is old enough to become a therapy pages, which perfectly befit the reassuring, happy dog, so he and Madeline Finn are off to ending.” —Booklist on Madeline Finn and the Shelter Dog Walker Oaks, a retirement community where Star will be tested in a variety of “This intergenerational story Lexile • F&P challenges. GRL L; Gr 2 of love and acceptance is Ages 4–8 an important addition H “This is a beautifully designed Themes: dogs, volunteering, to library collections for reading, community introduction to the lives of therapy dogs ✎ Activity kit and how much work goes into becoming young elementary-aged one.” readers.” —School Library Journal —School Library Journal on Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog

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Immi’s Gift Lost for Words Karin Littlewood Natalie Russell

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-545-4 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-739-7 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-813-4 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-157-7 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Otter Barry Books Territory: US • Rights: Macmillan UK

Two children half a world away from each Tapir wants to express himself, but he other are connected in an unexpected way can’t find the words! The harder he tries in this timeless, fanciful story. the more upset he becomes, until finally Tapir stops trying to write and begins H “With shades of David Wiesner’s AR • Lexile • F&P to draw. Flotsam and Suzy Lee’s Wave, it’s a story GRL L; Gr 2 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P with a quiet magic and beauty.” Ages 4–8 GRL M; Gr 2 “The seemingly simple, rhythmic text Ages 4–8 —Publishers Weekly Themes: collaboration, creativity, blossoms into a tender story of longing inspiration Themes: generosity, and accomplishment.” interconnectedness, friendship —School Library Journal

v Bank Street Best Books of the Year

The Snow Lion Paper Planes Jim Helmore Jim Helmore Illustrated by Richard Jones Illustrated by Richard Jones

HC: $17.95 / 978-1-68263-048-8 HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-161-4 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Simon & Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Simon & Schuster UK Schuster UK

Caro wishes she had a friend in her new A compassionate and lyrical story of neighborhood, but she’s too shy. With a staying in touch after a friend has moved AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Lexile • F&P GRL L; Gr 2 little imagination, however, Caro finds GRL M; Gr 2 away Ages 4–8 the Snow Lion. Ages 4–8 Themes: shyness, confidence, Themes: connections, friend- “A beautiful and sensitive treatment of a friendship, imagination, play H “A well-crafted tale about healthy ship, grief, moving away common childhood experience.” ✎ Activity sheet adaptation to new environs merges with —Kirkus Reviews superb artwork.” —Kirkus Reviews

The Story Blanket Hat Tricks Ferida Wolff and Harriet May Savitz Satoshi Kitamura Illustrated by Elena Odriozola HC: $16.99 / 978-1-68263-150-8 PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-219-2 Ebook available Territory: US & nonexclusive Canada Territory: US & Canada exclusive; nonexclusive Rights: Andersen Press UK World except UK, Commonwealth, & Europe • Rights: Scallywag Press UK Babba Zarrah unravels part of her story blanket and knits some socks, a scarf, and Come one, come all! It’s time for a shawl for friends. Meanwhile, the story Lexile • F&P Hattie’s magic show! GRL H; Gr 1 blanket is getting smaller and smaller. Ages 2–6 H “Dynamic, fun-filled, imaginative, Themes: friendship, guessing, and ideal for participatory reading AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “Arresting illustrations…sweetly vivid.” magic, surprises GRL N; Gr 3 —Booklist ✎ Activity sheet aloud.” Ages 4–8 —Kirkus Reviews Themes: sharing, recycling, v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award; secrets, circular tale v Parents’ Choice Recommended Bank Street Best Books of the Year Award

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Arlo the Lion Who Duck & Penguin Are NOT Couldn't Sleep Friends Catherine Rayner Julia Woolf

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-222-2 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-132-4 Territory: US & nonexclusive Canada • Rights: Territory: US • Rights: Macmillan UK Andersen Press UK Arlo is a very tired lion, and he’s tried everything but just can’t get to sleep! A humorous and ironic look at building Luckily, Owl has a few tricks up her friendship on your own terms.

sleeve… RC • Lexile • F&P GRL I; Gr 1 “Pure whimsical fun with a sweet little Lexile • F&P Ages 4–8 lesson attached.” —BCCB GRL L; Gr 2 H “Gentle and gorgeous.” Ages 3–7 —Kirkus Reviews Themes: conflict, friendship, identity, play dates Themes: bedtime, sleeping, meditation, trial and error

Back to Bed, Ed! Duck & Penguin Do NOT Like Sebastien Braun Sleepovers HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-518-8 Julia Woolf PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-775-5 Territory: US • Rights: HarperCollins UK HC: $16.99 / 978-1-68263-201-7 Territory: US & nonexclusive Canada • Rights: Ed loves going to bed, but he doesn’t like Andersen Press UK staying in bed. A hilarious bedtime romp tackles the “Right up a toddler’s nighttime alley.” thrills and anxieties of sleeping over.

—Kirkus Reviews RC • Lexile • F&P GRL J; Gr 1 “Lively and expressive.” —Kirkus Reviews H School Library Journal Ages 4–8 Themes: sleepovers, friendship, AR • Lexile • F&P playdates, humor GRL J; Gr 1 v CCBC Choices; Bank Street Best ✎ Activity sheet Ages 2–6 Books of the Year Themes: bedtime, family, fear, independence

Nighty Night! Aalfred and Aalbert Margaret Wild Morag Hood Illustrated by Kerry Argent HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-121-8 Territory: US • Rights: Macmillan UK PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-812-7 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: HarperCollins A heartwarming story of blossoming love Australia between two aardvarks It’s bedtime on the farm, but the baby animals aren’t ready to go to sleep. Will “A charming depiction of friendship they ever be ready to say, “Nighty night?” and love.” —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “Young readers won’t want these GRL I; Gr 1 AR • F&P Ages 4–8 GRL L; Gr 2 characters to say good night and will Ages 2–6 Themes: friendship, LGBTQ+, surely use this book to forestall their own matchmaking, relationships, Themes: baby animals, bedtime, imminent bedtimes.” —Publishers Weekly romance parents, pranks ✎ Activity sheets

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AR • RC • Lexile • F&P melodrama, and the Gold Rush West. horned toad. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL N; Gr 3 GRL P; Gr 3 Ages 4–8 “Goodell’s delightful and action-packed Ages 4–8 “An entertaining version of ‘The Frog Themes: melodrama, fairy tales illustrations feature expressive characters Themes: Frog Prince, fractured Prince’ with a Texas twist.” and plenty of visual humor.” fairy tales, predicting outcomes —School Library Journal

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Prairie Chicken Little The Three Armadillies Tuff Jackie Mims Hopkins Jackie Mims Hopkins Illustrated by Henry Cole Illustrated by S. G. Brooks

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-694-9 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-258-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-834-9 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-598-0 Spanish HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-841-7 Territory: World • All rights available except Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-842-4 Korean Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available

AR • RC • Lexile Three fun-loving armadillo sisters are GRL I; Gr 1 When Mary McBlicken the prairie AR • RC • Lexile • F&P eager to cross a busy highway to get to Ages 4–8 chicken hears a rumblin’ and a GRL N; Gr 3 Ages 4–8 the new dance hall on the other side, but Themes: Chicken Little, fractured grumblin’, she sets off to warn her inside the culvert lurks a spindly legged fairy tales, prairie animals friends. Themes: Three Billy Goats Gruff, fractured fairy tales, friendship coyote. “Hopkins’ prairie take on ‘Chicken Little’ is made storytime perfect by “Droll turns of phrase and hints of dialect Cole’s characteristically hysterical, add fun and flavor to the tale.” watercolor-and-colored-pencil cartoons —School Library Journal of goggle-eyed critters.” —Kirkus Reviews

Railroad John and the Red Ol’ Bloo’s Boogie-Woogie Rock Run Band and Blues Ensemble Tony Crunk Jan Huling Illustrated by Michael Austin Illustrated by Henri Sørensen

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-363-4 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-436-5 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except French

Lonesome Bob is set to marry Wildcat Ol’ Bloo realizes it’s time to Annie today, if only the Sagebrush Flyer pursue his ambition of being a star in this AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • F&P can get to Red Rock on time. hilarious retelling of “The Bremen Town GRL R; Gr 4 GRL Q; Gr 4 Ages 4–8 Ages 6–10 Musicians.” “Kids will eagerly climb aboard for Themes: tall tales, time, trains, Themes: Bremen Town Musicians, “Bayou cadences, outré metaphors for weddings repeat rides.” —Publishers Weekly fractured fairy tales, friendship, dreams ✎ Teacher’s guide each animal’s singing, and an easy way with a rueful folkloric voice make this a treasure.” —Kirkus Reviews v Bank Street Best Books of the Year

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Backlist • Picture Books Bethan Woollvin Bo the Brave Hansel and Gretel Bethan Woollvin Bethan Woollvin

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-182-9 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-073-0 Territory: US • Rights: Macmillan UK Territory: US • Rights: Macmillan UK

Bo sets out to capture fearsome monsters Willow never used to worry about messy and prove to her brothers that she isn’t breadcrumb trails. Or entire portions of too small. But the real beasts aren’t her gingerbread house being devoured. hiding in the woods, the ocean, or dark Or anyone fiddling with her spells and and scary caves… magic books and causing a ruckus. But AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Hansel and Gretel are two very naughty ★ “Highly recommended for elementary GRL N; Gr 3 and very rude children, and they are Ages 5–9 Lexile • F&P libraries.” trying Willow’s patience. GRL L; Gr 2 —School Library Journal Themes: fractured fairy tales, Ages 5–9 humor, boundaries, patience ✎ Activity kit “Marked by sly humor and an impish Themes: bravery, confidence, friendship, monsters sense of mischief… Wicked fun.” ✎ Activity kit —Horn Book Magazine

v Mighty Girl Best Books of the Year

Little Red Rapunzel Bethan Woollvin Bethan Woollvin

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-917-9 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-003-7 PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-217-8 PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-279-6 Territory: US • Rights: Macmillan UK Territory: US • Rights: Macmillan UK

The big bad wolf has a plan…but so Rapunzel lives all alone in a tall, dark does Little Red! tower. Under the threat of a witch’s fearsome curse, the poor girl seems “This is how fairy tales were meant to be doomed to a life in captivity. But is told.” —School Library Journal Rapunzel frightened? Oh no, not she! AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • Lexile • F&P GRL K; Gr 2 GRL K; Gr 2 Ages 5–9 v New York Times Best Illustrated Ages 5–9 “Empowerment in leaps and bounds.” Themes: Little Red Riding Hood, Children’s Books; CCBC Choices; Bank Themes: fractured fairy tales, —Kirkus Reviews empowerment, bravery, ingenuity Street Best Books of the Year humor,empowerment, bravery, ✎ Activity kit, Teacher’s guide ingenuity ✎ Activity kit, Teacher’s guide v Parents’ Choice Recommended

Prince Ribbit The Princess and the Packet Jonathan Emmett of Frozen Peas Illustrated by Poly Bernatene Tony Wilson Illustrated by Sue deGennaro HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-761-8 Territory: US • Rights: Macmillan UK HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-635-2 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-051-8 This clever twist on “The Frog Prince” Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Scholastic pits a spunky, bespectacled princess Australia against a sly amphibian to teach a This modern remix of the beloved fairy charming lesson on the pitfalls of tale delivers a freshly humorous take on trusting everything you read. AR • Lexile • F&P GRL L; Gr 2 one prince’s search for the just-right girl Ages 4–8 of his dreams. “Glamorous enough to satisfy hardcore AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Themes: Princess and the Pea, GRL M; Gr 2 princess fans and nuanced enough for “A must for would-be princesses.” fractured fairy tales, friendship, Ages 3–7 those who like a little depth in their choices —Kirkus Reviews Themes: fractured fairy tales, Frog fairy tales.” —Booklist Prince, frogs, siblings, trust, humor ✎ Activity sheets

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Camp K-9 First Grade Stinks! Mary Ann Rodman Mary Ann Rodman Illustrated by Nancy Hayashi Illustrated by Beth Spiegel

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-561-4 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-377-1 Territory: World • All rights available PB $8.95 / 978-1-56145-462-4 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except Chinese When Roxie heads off to Camp K-9 for (simplified), Korean a fun-filled summer, she’s terrified that the poodle bully may discover her secret. On the first day of school, Hayley quickly But maybe some of the other dogs have finds out that first grade is different from secrets too… kindergarten, but in all the wrong ways! AR • RC • Lexile • F&P H “A good jumping-off book for GRL K; Gr 2 “This empathetic tale should calm the Ages 4–8 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P discussions about differences and nerves of all novice campers-to-be.” GRL K; Gr 2 change.” —Publishers Weekly Themes: bullying, courage, —Kirkus Reviews Ages 4–8 summer camp Themes: rules, school, transitions v Bank Street Best Books of the Year Chestnut The Grudge Keeper Constance W. McGeorge Mara Rockliff lllustrated by Mary Whyte Illustrated by Eliza Wheeler

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-321-4 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-729-8 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except dramatic (Andrea Brown) • Licensed: Korean

When Mr. Decker oversleeps on the No one in the town of Bonnyripple ever morning of the mayor’s daughter’s kept a grudge. No one, that is, except old birthday, who will make the deliveries for Cornelius, the Grudge Keeper. her party? AR • RC • Lexile H “A clever fable characterized “Young horse lovers will embrace this GRL M; Gr 2 by ornate language, extraordinary AR • F&P Ages 4–8 GRL O; Gr 3 charming tale.” —School Library Journal characters and billowy atmosphere.” Ages 4–8 Themes: conflict resolution, —Kirkus Reviews forgiveness, wordplay Themes: birthdays, community, , routines v Indie Next List; NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; Bank Street Best Books of the Year I Am Tama, Lucky Cat A Japanese Legend Wendy Henrichs Illustrated by Yoshiko Jaeggi

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-589-8 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-916-2 Territory: World • All rights available except French

A stirring tale of friendship based on the legend of the Lucky Cat.

“With its compelling story and stunning AR • RC • Lexile • F&P art, this is a worthy addition.” GRL P; Gr 3 —School Library Journal Ages 5–9

Themes: legends, Japanese v Bank Street Best Books of the Year culture, Buddhism, kindness

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Loveykins Mrs. Armitage, Queen Quentin Blake of the Road Quentin Blake HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-282-8 / 1-56145-282-3 PB: $8.99 / 978-1-56145-760-1 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-287-3 / 1-56145-287-4 Territory: US • Rights: Random House UK Territory: US • Rights: Random House UK

When Angela Bowling rescues a baby A delightfully unconventional woman bird after a storm, she finds her very own finds liberation and new friends out on Loveykins. the open road.

H “Appealingly offbeat, this droll tale is “Blake’s characteristic watercolor classic Blake.” —Publishers Weekly cartoons pair perfectly with the silly text, creating another marvelous story about AR • Lexile • F&P AR • F&P GRL K; Gr 2 GRL M; Gr 2 this eccentric but lovable lady.” Ages 4–8 Ages 4–8 —School Library Journal

Themes: birds, caretakers, Themes: cars, friendship, gifts growing up

Hungry! Hungry! Hungry! The King of Little Things Malachy Doyle Bil Lepp Illustrated by Paul Hess Illustrated by David T. Wenzel

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-241-5 / 1-56145-241-6 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-708-3 Territory: US & nonexclusive Canada Territory: World • All rights available except Rights: Andersen Press UK Catalan, Chinese (simplified), Korean, Spanish

What is a boy to think when a Only the King of Little Things stands mischievous, spidery-legged, knobbly between King Normous and his goal of kneed goblin shows up in his front yard? AR • RC • Lexile conquering the world. GRL M; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 “The imaginative, whimsical, and H “Adults and children who read this F&P colorful pictures are full of details to be Themes: power and responsibility, humor, collective resistance, GRL K; Gr 2 discovered…will be enjoyed by young delightful and imaginative book together Ages 4–8 strength in cooperation monster enthusiasts.” will find lots to talk about.” Themes: hunger, monsters, —School Library Journal —Kirkus Reviews suspense v Parents’ Choice Gold Award; Honor Book, Irma Simonton and James H. Black Award for the Best Picture Book of the Rodeo Red Year; PEN/Steven Kroll Award for Picture Maripat Perkins Book Writing Illustrated by Molly Idle

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-816-5 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-203-1 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available

Rodeo Red and her hound dog Rusty are happier than two buttons on a new shirt—until Sideswiping Slim shows up.

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL M; Gr 2 H “Playfully spirited and upbeat… Ages 4–8 a rootin’-tootin’ tale that won’t fail to Themes: new sibling, conflict quick-draw a smile.” —Booklist resolution, sharing ✎ Event kit, poster ❖ Honor Book, ILA Children’s and Young Adults’ Book Award; CCBC Choices

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Feast of Peas Sona and the Wedding Game Kashmira Sheth Kashmira Sheth Illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler Illustrated by Yoshiko Jaeggi

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-135-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-735-9 Ebook available Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except commercial, dramatic (Charlotte Sheedy); Art: dramatic (Charlotte Sheedy); Art: Peachtree Peachtree

Jiva can’t wait to harvest his peas for a Sona has been given an important job for Lexile • F&P delicious feast! But each time Jiva is ready her big sister’s wedding. GRL L; Gr 2 to pick the peas, they’re already gone. AR • Lexile • F&P Ages 4–8 GRL N; Gr 3 H “Everyone will want to attend this What’s amiss in Jiva’s garden? Ages 4–8 Themes: gardening, food, mys- wedding.” —Kirkus Reviews tery, friendship, anticipation Themes: Indian/Hindu culture, ✎ Teacher’s guide “[A] dazzlingly illustrated new fairy wedding traditions, family tale…a nice lesson on friendship and v Bank Street Best Books of the Year, forgiveness.” —Booklist Kirkus Best Books; CCBC Choices; Highly Commended, South Asia Book Award

My Dadima Wears a Sari Tiger in My Soup Kashmira Sheth Kashmira Sheth Illustrated by Yoshiko Jaeggi Illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-392-4 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-696-3 Territory: World • All rights available PB $7.95 / 978-1-56145-890-5 Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except commercial, dramatic (Charlotte Sheedy); This multigenerational story offers a glimpse Art: Peachtree • Licensed: Portuguese into the distinctive culture and customs of India. AR • Lexile • F&P A sister and brother battle it out in this AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL I; Gr 1 story of imagination, reading, and tigers! GRL M; Gr 2 “The continuous, loving exchange Ages 4–8 Ages 4–8 heightens the intergenerational warmth Themes: siblings, imagination, H “In the current run of titles about older Themes: intergenerational that’s extended in Jaeggi’s delicate reading relationships, traditions, culture siblings feeding younger ones, this one watercolors.” —Booklist stands out for its inventive imagery.” v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies —Kirkus Reviews Trade Books for Young People; CCBC Choices; Bank Street Best Books of the Year H Publishers Weekly

v Bank Street Best Books of the Year Monsoon Afternoon Kashmira Sheth Illustrated by Yoshiko Jaeggi

PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-061-7 Territory: World • All rights available During monsoon season, a young boy and his Dadaji head out into the rainy weather. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “The cyclical rhythms of the rain seasons GRL N; Gr 3 Ages 4–8 echo the story’s larger themes of time’s passage and the links between Themes: intergenerational relationships, monsoon season generations.” —Booklist v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; CCBC Choices

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Orange Cheeks Tulips Jay O’Callahan Jay O’Callahan Illustrated by Patricia Raine Illustrated by Debrah Santini

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-073-2 / 1-56145-073-1 HC: $15.95 / 978-156145-134-0 / 1-56145-134-7 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: US & Canada • All rights available

Four-year-old Willie loves visiting his When practical joker Pierre decides to play grandma, but his mother has warned a trick on his beloved Grand Ma Mere, the AR • F&P him—if he gets into trouble again, there’ll results are anything but what he expects! GRL M; Gr 2 be no more overnight visits for an entire Ages 4–8 year. “An unusual, enchanting story.” —Booklist Themes: grandparents, mistakes, secrets “With plenty of tension and with AR • F&P characters that are true to life, this yarn GRL M; Gr 2 celebrates an intergenerational love that Ages 4–8

is guaranteed to captivate an audience.” Themes: cause and effect, —Booklist flowers, grandparents, pranks

Harriet’s Horrible Hair Day Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck! Dawn Lesley Stewart Kyle Mewburn Illustrated by Michael P. White Illustrated by Ali Teo and John O’Reilly PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-035-8 Territory: World • All rights available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-759-5 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Scholastic Australia Harriet’s sister and brother launch a series of outrageous, hair-raising schemes to tame Every time Auntie Elsie comes to visit she her wayward ringlets. AR • Lexile • F&P gives Andy two big sloppy kisses. Andy is a GRL K; Gr 2 fast runner, but not fast enough to outrun Ages 4–8 Lexile • F&P “If you’re looking to take the knots out of Auntie Elsie! GRL L; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 a bad hair day, try this.” Themes: affection, family, relationships, respect —BCCB “Multiple perspectives add a sense of Themes: problem solving, self-esteem, siblings fun to the story. The rhythmic text and repetition will make this useful as a read- aloud and good for beginning readers to tackle.” —School Library Journal

That’s Not How You Flora the Frog Play Soccer, Daddy! Shirley Isherwood Sherry Shahan Illustrated by Anna C. Leplar Illustrated by Tatjana Mai-Wyss HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-223-1 / 1-56145-223-8 Territory: US • Rights: Bloomsbury UK HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-416-7 Territory: World • All rights available Flora is dismayed when she is asked to be a After a tough soccer practice, Mikey’s dad frog in the class play. Frogs are green and fat, AR • F&P GRL L; Gr 2 takes him to play in the park, but Mikey and she is afraid that everyone will laugh at Ages 4–8 only wants to practice for the Big Game. her. Themes: parents, rules, sports “In a warm reversal of the usual AR • F&P “Children will relate to Flora’s feelings, due GRL K; Gr 2 in particular to the large, full-page pen-and- competitive sports message, a parent Ages 4–8 teaches his son to let go and just have fun.” watercolor illustrations that wonderfully Themes: disappointment, depict her emotions.” —School Library Journal —Booklist school play, shyness

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Are the Dinosaurs Dead, Dad? Churchill’s Tale of Tails Julie Middleton Anca Sandu Illustrated by Russell Ayto HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-738-0 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-690-1 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-782-3 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK

What were the dinosaurs like when they Churchill couldn’t be prouder of his were alive? Dave and Dad are about to perfect tail. And then one day it goes find out! missing… AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL M; Gr 2 “A comedic treat… A highly entertaining Ages 4–8 “The tale’s themes of individuality, selection that is sure to be a big hit.” identity and forgiveness are nicely Themes: friendship, image, self- AR • Lexile —School Library Journal esteem presented.” GRL J; Gr 1 Ages 4–8 —Kirkus Reviews v Honor Book, Irma Simonton and James Themes: dinosaurs, imagination H. Black Award for the Best Picture Book v ILA-CBC Children’s Choices of the Year; Bank Street Best Books of the Year

Ding Dong! Gorilla! Gilbert de la Frogponde Michelle Robinson A Swamp Story Illustrated by Leonie Lord Jennifer Rae Illustrated by Rose Cowles HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-730-4 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hachette UK HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-163-0 / 1-56145-163-0 Territory: US • Rights: Whitecap Books, Canada

A little boy has a lot of explaining to do Too fat to escape, Gilbert must convince when a gorilla makes a mess of his house… two chefs that bugs, not frogs, are all the and that’s not even the BAD news! rage in culinary circles. AR • Lexile GRL I; Gr 1 “Read it with a little fibber and just laugh Ages 4–8 “Do not read Gilbert de la Frogponde to and enjoy.” —School Library Journal AR • RC • Lexile • F&P your child at bedtime, or you may find Themes: tall tales, humor, honesty, GRL M; Gr 2 imagination Ages 6–10 yourself in the same predicament I did: I v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award couldn’t get him to stop laughing and go Themes: cooking, frogs, persuasion to sleep… witty, creative and downright hilarious.” —Boston Herald

One More Sheep Raymond and Nelda Mij Kelly Barbara Bottner Illustrated by Russell Ayto Illustrated by Nancy Hayashi

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-378-8 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-394-8 / 1-56145-394-3 Territory: US • Rights: Hodder UK Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic (Kirchoff-Wohlberg); Art: Peachtree A shepherd wants to make sure he’s rounded up all of his sheep, but counting Laugh-out-loud letters enhance this them always makes him fall asleep. endearingly quirky story about repairing a AR • RC • F&P friendship. GRL M; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 “Ayto’s pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations…steal the show.” “In the great tradition of Arnold Lobel’s Frog Themes: bedtime, counting, AR • F&P and Toad.” —Booklist deception —The Horn Book GRL K; Gr 2 Ages 4–8

v Children’s Book Sense Pick Themes: disagreements, forgiveness, friendship, letters

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The Boy Who Was Raised Ebenezer Has a Word for By Librarians Everything Carla Morris Chelsea H. Rowe Illustrated by Brad Sneed Illustrated by Frank Dormer

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-391-7 HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-848-6 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-123-2 Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except Territory: World • All rights available except Korean dramatic (Foreword Literary); Art: Peachtree

The humorous tale of a curious young No one understands Ebenezer’s peculiar boy and his single-minded quest for collection, until one day Ebenezer meets AR • RC • Lexile • F&P knowledge. Fitzgerald. GRL O; Gr 3 Ages: 4–8 H “Morris clearly gets what makes “An appealing book about building Themes: reading, friendship, librarians tick, and Sneed’s humorous RC • Lexile • F&P learning GRL N; Gr 3 vocabulary and constructing stories, as well watercolor illustrations capture the soul of Ages 4–8 as an awesome and satisfying friendship ‘how librarians are.’” —Kirkus Reviews Themes: language, friendship, story. A great addition to picture book collaboration shelves.” —School Library Journal v Bank Street Best Books of the Year; ✎ Activity sheets Children’s Book Sense Picks Late for School Lost and Found Mike Reiss Bill Harley Illustrated by Michael Austin Illustrated by Adam Gustavson

PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-491-4 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-628-4 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Text: Peachtree Ebook available except dramatic, translation (First Book); Art: Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except Peachtree dramatic (author); Art: Peachtree

Smitty is never late for school. Not when When Justin loses his special hat, he is his shoes get stuck in a sea of thick, black forced to visit the lost and found. tar. Not when snowmen rain down from the sky. Not even when he encounters a “Telling a realistic tale of fears faced and AR • RC • Lexile • F&P rewards earned, this picture book has GRL L; Gr 2 very hungry T. Rex! Ages 4–8 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P its own hidden treasures, revealed in the GRL M; Gr 2 understated first-person narrative and Themes: telling time, tall tale, “Children tardy and timely will laugh at Ages 4–8 NYC landmarks this droll recitation.” —Kirkus Reviews realistic dialogue.” —Booklist ✎ Teacher’s guide Themes: school, courage, honesty, family v v IRA/CBC Children’s Choices Parents’ Choice Approved Award; Bank Street Best Books of the Year Mr. President Goes to School Mrs. McBee Leaves Room 3 Rick Walton Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan Illustrated by Brad Sneed Illustrated by Grace Zong

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-538-6 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-944-5 PB $7.95 / 978-1-56145-892-9 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

When the president has a frustrating day, Join the children of Room 3 and Mrs. he decides to go back to the place where McBee as they find their own ways of he learned the most important lessons of helping each other get ready to leave and say good-bye. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P all. GRL N; Gr 3 Ages 4–8 “Has all the earmarks of becoming a “Overall, a fun introduction to the great Themes: manners, sharing, mutual things that can be learned in school.” staple for schools and students facing respect AR • RC • Lexile • F&P similar transitions.” ✎ Teacher’s guide —School Library Journal GRL L; Gr 2 Ages 3–7 —Publishers Weekly

v IRA/CBC Children’s Choices Themes: school, transitions, friendships, cooperation ✎ Activity kit

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The King of Bees Lester L. Laminack Illustrated by Jim LaMarche

HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-953-7 Territory: World • All rights available When Henry learns that the bees are looking for a new place for their hive, he tries to find a way to convince them to stay. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL O; Gr 3 Ages 4–8 “Visually lovely and Themes: beekeeping, intergenerational relationships, tonally appealing.” helpfulness, curiosity, bravery —Kirkus Reviews ✎ Poster; teacher’s guide v Parents’ Choice Recommended; Green Earth Book Award; Honor Book, Paterson Prize

Artwork © Jim LaMarche from The King of Bees

Saturdays and Teacakes The Sunsets of Lester L. Laminack Miss Wiggins Illustrated by Chris Soentpiet Lester L. Laminack Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-303-0 HC & CD: $19.95 / 978-1-56145-513-3 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-139-5 CD: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-514-0 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-063-1 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available The story of a young boy’s visit Laminack’s tender tribute to his AR • RC • Lexile • F&P with his great-grandmother, who grandmother. GRL Q; Gr 4 Ages 4–8 is suffering from the mental and AR • RC • Lexile • F&P physical deterioration associated GRL P; Gr 3 “The brilliant Themes: aging, memory, family Ages 4–8 ✎ Teacher’s guide with old age.

Themes: grandparents, memoir, watercolor paintings baking “An unusually ✎ Teacher’s guide glow with light and idyllically capture the empathic look at the world of yesteryear.” reality of aging.” —Publishers Weekly —School Library Journal

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Jake’s 100th Day of Snow Day! School Lester L. Laminack Lester L. Laminack Illustrated by Adam Gustavson Illustrated by Judy Love HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-418-1 HC & CD: $19.95 / 978-1-56145-554-6 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-355-9 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-553-9 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-463-1 Territory: World • All rights available CD: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-556-0 Territory: World • All rights available except Korean What will Jake do when he forgets to bring the special collection for the A clever take on a familiar childhood 100th day of school? lament.

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL M; Gr 2 “Love’s richly GRL K; Gr 2 “A cheerful tribute Ages 4–8 Ages 4–8 realistic, abundantly Themes: snow, school, days off, to muffled, white, Themes: school, celebration, expectations, holiday numbers, grandparents ✎ Teacher’s guide detailed pencil, unexpected days off.” ink, and watercolor —New York Times illustrations spill v CCBC Choices across the pages.” —Booklist v Bank Street Best Books of the Year

Three Hens and a Trevor’s Wiggly-Wobbly Peacock Tooth Lester L. Laminack Lester L. Laminack Illustrated by Henry Cole Illustrated by Kathi Garry McCord

HC: $16.99 / 978-1-56145-564-5 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-175-3 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-726-7 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-279-8 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Catalan, Chinese (complex), Chinese When Trevor’s Grandma Sally shows (simplified), Spanish his class how to make old-fashioned When a peacock suddenly arrives at taffy, he learns there are also fun ways a quiet farm, everything changes. to pull a tooth! AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL J; Gr 1 AR • RC • Lexile Ages 3–7 GRL J; Gr 1 “Good farm fun.” “The surprise ending Ages 4–8 —Kirkus Reviews Themes: school, friendship, grandparents Themes: animals, farm, teamwork will make readers ✎ Teacher’s guide v IRA/CBC Children’s Choice laugh out loud.” Book of the Year; Bank Street Best —Book Links Books of the Year

Artwork © Henry Cole from Three Hens and a Peacock

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Martina the Beautiful Cockroach Carmen Agra Deedy A Cuban Folktale Carmen Agra Deedy Agatha’s Feather Bed Illustrated by Michael Austin Not Just Another Wild HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-399-3 Goose Story PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-787-8 Carmen Agra Deedy HC & CD: $19.95 / 978-1-56145-468-6 Illustrated by Laura L. Seeley CD: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-467-9 Spanish HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-425-9 Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-532-4 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-096-1 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Ebook available Spanish HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-426-6 Territory: World • All rights available Spanish PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-404-4 GRL P; Gr 3 Territory: World • All rights available Ages 4–8 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P When Martina decides to choose a Themes: cockroaches, Cuba, GRL O; Gr 3 Agatha loves her new feather bed, but then grandparents, love husband, her grandmother gives her some Ages 4–8 six shivering, naked geese pay her a visit to advice. www.beautifulmartina.com Themes: conservation, discuss the origin of the feathers. environment, quilting, resources “This Latino folktale has a rollicking voice ✎ Teacher’s guide “This finely crafted collection abounds imbued with sly tongue-in-cheek humor.” with information and whimsy. It also —Booklist teems with puns and word play… A ducky v Honor Book, Pura Belpré Medal; book.” —Publishers Weekly Honor Book, Odyssey Award; NCSS/ CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; Bank Street Best Books of the Year The Library Dragon Carmen Agra Deedy The Secret of Old Zeb Illustrated by Michael P. White Carmen Agra Deedy Illustrated by Michael P. White HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-091-6 HC & CD: $19.95 / 978-1-56145-639-0 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-280-4 CD: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-640-6 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Korean

Sunrise Elementary School has a BIG Walter fears he is in for the worst summer problem. Their new librarian, Miss Lotta ever until he befriends a mysterious Scales, is a real dragon. neighbor. “The ‘follow your dream’ moral is “Deedy’s text sparkles with sly humor… prevalent throughout the text and AR • RC • Lexile • F&P This wonderful book will delight GRL P; Gr 3 AR • RC • Lexile reinforced by the dreamlike quality of the Ages 6–10 children.” —School Library Journal GRL N; Gr 3 illustrations.” Ages 6–10 Themes: books, libraries, rules v ALSC Notable Children’s Recordings —School Library Journal ✎ Teacher’s guide Themes: adventure, dreams, fear ✎ Teacher’s guide

Return of the Library Dragon The Yellow Star Carmen Agra Deedy The Legend of King Christian X Illustrated by Michael P. White of Denmark

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-621-5 Carmen Agra Deedy Territory: World • All rights available Illustrated by Henri Sørensen

Miss Lotty is finally checking herself out HC: $17.99 / 978-1-56145-208-8 of the Sunrise Elementary School Library, PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-189-8 Ebook available but not before Lotta Scales makes one Territory: World • All rights available except Danish, final stand. Dutch, French, Korean, Norwegian, UK “An entertaining read that broaches the “Magnificently illustrated…a graceful and subject of technology’s place in the school moving exploration of moral courage.” media center.” —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —USA Today AR • RC • Lexile GRL S; Gr 4 GRL O; Gr 3 Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction v ABC Children’s Booksellers’ Choices; Ages 4–8 Themes: courage, responsibility, Christopher Award; IRA Teacher’s Choice; IRA World War II, Denmark Themes: books, friendship, Notable Books for a Global Society; Bologna ✎ Teacher’s guide reading, technology, change Ragazzi Award [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 82 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 Backlist • Picture Books

The Cheshire Cheese Cat A 14 Cows for America A Dickens of a Tale New York Times Carmen Agra Deedy, in Carmen Agra Deedy and Best Seller! collaboration with Randall Wright Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah Illustrated by Barry Moser Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-595-9 HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-490-7 PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-810-3 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-961-2 Ebook available Spanish HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-550-8 Territory: World • All rights available except Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-555-3 Chinese (simplified), French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Ebook available Romanian, Russian, Spanish AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Territory: World • All rights available except GRL S; Gr 4 French Ages 6–10 / History H “A delight.” —Publishers Weekly v Bank Street Best Children’s Books H Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal Themes: 9/11, compassion, of the Year; CCBC Choices; Cybils AR • RC • Lexile • F&P generosity, Maasai Nonfiction Finalist; E. B. White Read- GRL W; Gr 6 ✎ Teacher’s guide, poster Aloud Honor; IRA Notable Books for a Ages 8–12 v Honor Book, E. B. White Read-Aloud; www.14cowsforamerica.com Global Society; IRA Teachers’ Choices; Themes: Charles Dickens, Kirkus Best Children’s Books; SLJ Best friendship, Victorian London NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Fiction; ALSC Notable Children’s Books; ✎ Teacher’s guide Trade Books for Young People; Page NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the www.cheshirecheesecat.com Ahead Best Books for Kids; Parents’ Language Arts; Parents’ Choice Gold Choice Gold Award; RIF Macy’s Award; Bank Street Best Books of the Multicultural Collection of Children’s Year; VOYA Top Shelf Fiction Literature; SSLI Honor Book Growing Up Cuban in ★ “The suspenseful pace is especially striking Decatur, Georgia when surrounded by Gonzalez’s exquisite Carmen Agra Deedy colored pencil and pastel illustrations.” CD: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-318-4 —School Library Journal Territory: World • All rights available

“Deedy has a velvety smooth voice… ★ “A wonderful read-aloud that could also her tone is warm and bubbly… Without a doubt, this is a case where listening to be used with older students.” stories is better than reading them.” —Library Media Connection

Ages 12+ —AudioFile

Themes: Cuba, family, v “A stirring, heartwarming story that made immigration, memoir Parents’ Choice Gold Award; Publishers Weekly Best Audiobook, Adult Storytelling headlines when it happened and is now, thankfully, preserved on the page for children.” —Kirkus Reviews

The Last Dance “A moving tale of compassion and generosity.” Carmen Agra Deedy Illustrated by Debrah Santini —Publishers Weekly

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-109-8 Territory: World • All rights available “The glowing mixed-media illustrations show empathy and connections across Bessie tells the story of her friendship with Ninny, of Ninny’s grandfather, and of the very special dance communities.” they share. —Booklist

“Debrah Santini’s masterful sketches and “Could generate some excellent discussion in watercolors tell as much as the text.” —The Horn Book classrooms and families.” —Huffington Post AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL R; Gr 4 Ages 8–12 “A lovely picture book about foreign aid.” Themes: friendship, love, death —New York Times

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Clatter Bash! Danny Schnitzlein A Day of the Dead Celebration Richard Keep The Monster Who Ate My Peas PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-461-7 Danny Schnitzlein Territory: World • All rights available Illustrated by Matt Faulkner Graveyard skeletons shake, rattle, and PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-533-1 Ebook available roll in this spirited Day of the Dead Territory: World • All rights available celebration. A young boy makes a bargain with a H “[A] zesty look at a special night… fiendishly funny monster to avoid eating F&P GRL LB; Gr Pre-K This will be a popular title in Mexican- AR • RC • Lexile • F&P his peas. Ages 4–8 / Holiday GRL O; Gr 3 American communities and an eye-opener Ages 4–8 Themes: celebrations, Day of for others.” —School Library Journal “The rollicking rhythms and madcap, the Dead, traditions Themes: facing fears, nutrition, over-the-top art give this…plenty of food choices v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies ✎ Teacher’s guide comic energy.” —Kirkus Reviews Trade Books for Young People; IRA/CBC Children’s Choices

13 Monsters Who Should The Monster Who Did My Math Be Avoided Danny Schnitzlein Kevin Shortsleeve Illustrated by Bill Mayer Illustrated by Michael Austin

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-420-4 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-146-3 / 1-56145-146-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-668-0 Territory: World • All rights available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Professor LeGrand warns readers about the outrageous habits and appalling A math-phobic boy is facing another behavior of thirteen mischievous evening of multiplication when a monster monsters. offers him a deal he cannot refuse. AR • RC • F&P “Austin’s illustrations have a surreal GRL O; Gr 3 “An entertaining addition to math classes AR • F&P edginess…young readers will likely be Ages 4–8 GRL M; Gr 2 and a useful warm-up to tutoring sessions Ages 6–10 entertained.” —Publishers Weekly Themes: homework, facing fears, with less-than-enthusiastic students.” cheating, procrastination Themes: counting, monsters, —School Library Journal poetry

Trick or Treat on Monster Street Danny Schnitzlein Illustrated by Matt Faulkner

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-465-5 Territory: World • All rights available

A jittery, jumpy kid comes face-to-face with a band of trick-or-treating monsters on Halloween.

AR • F&P “Faulkner’s watercolors feature a GRL M; Gr 2 gruesome cast of cartoonish ghouls and Ages 4–8 are entertaining.” —School Library Journal Themes: prejudice, bullying, facing fears, friendship

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Christmas in the Trenches Where Teddy Bears John McCutcheon Come From Illustrated by Henri Sørensen Mark Burgess Illustrated by Russell Ayto HC & CD: $19.95 / 978-1-56145-374-0 Territory: World • All rights available except Korean HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-487-7 Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK

A moving tribute based on an actual event A little wolf knows just what he needs to from . get a good night’s sleep: a teddy bear to AR • RC • Lexile • F&P cuddle, just like in his favorite story book. GRL T; Gr 5 “Sørensen’s atmospheric oil paintings Ages 6–10 / Historical fiction / Holiday bring the miraculous night of peace to AR • RC • Lexile • F&P H “All the elements of a winner come life.” —Kirkus Reviews GRL L; Gr 2 together in this enchanting effort.” Themes: Christmas, peace, song, Ages 4–8 / Holiday World War I —Kirkus Reviews v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award; Themes: bedtime, Christmas, www.christmasinthetrenches.info fairy tales, generosity, gifts IRA Notable Books for a Global Society; v Bank Street Best Books of the Year Also available: Mightier Than the IRA Teacher’s Choices; NCSS/CBC Sword Notable Social Studies Trade Books for CD: $16.98 suggested retail UPC: 19480 Young People; Grammy Award Nominee Santa’s Eleven Months Off Santa’s Last Present Mike Reiss Marie-Aude Murail and Elvire Murail Illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery Illustrated by Quentin Blake

PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-962-9 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-319-1 / 1-56145-319-6 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Text: Peachtree Territory: US • Rights: Random House UK except dramatic, translation (First Book); Art: Peachtree • Licensed: Japanese, Korean Julian thinks he’s getting too big to What does Santa do with his hard- believe in Santa, but when he finds an earned vacation time? The same stuff extra present under the tree, he discovers you would do to relax and have fun— that he may not be too old after all. and a whole lot more! “The story is charmingly told… Blake’s AR • RC • Lexile • F&P colorful cartoons are as appealing as GRL L; Gr 2 “Expansive oil paintings keep the AR • F&P Ages 4–8 / Holiday ever.” —School Library Journal energy high, depicting the jolly fat man GRL L; Gr 2 Ages 8–12 / Holiday Themes: months of the year, zooming off for sushi in Hollywood, seasons, holidays, hobbies sumo wrestling in Japan and lounging Themes: belief, Christmas, gifts, on the beach in summer.” growing up —Publishers Weekly

The Santa Trap To Whom the Angel Spoke Jonathan Emmett A Story of the Christmas Illustrated by Poly Bernatene Terry Kay Illustrated by Eileen Blyth HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-670-3 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Macmillan UK HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-502-7 Text: Territory US & Canada; Rights: Harvey Klinger When Santa Claus refuses to give him • Art: Territory World; Rights: Peachtree anything but socks, Bradley vows to get revenge. The unifying power of simple belief reminds us that, for different people with H “The cleverly constructed plot unfolds different feelings, there is a celebration that with perfect comedic timing and dry wit, brings us all together. AR • RC • Lexile complemented by digitally produced GRL N; Gr 3 All ages / Holiday Ages 6–10 / Holiday mixed-media illustrations that have a “Delightfully illustrated…simple enough suitably sinister, magnetic charm.” Themes: beliefs, Christmas, for children but holds an appeal, as well, Themes: Christmas, differences, similarities consequences, gifts, pranks —Kirkus Reviews for adults.” —The Miami Herald ✎ Activity sheets H Publishers Weekly

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William Still and His Freedom Stories The Father of the Underground Railroad Don Tate

HC: $18.99 / 978-1-56145-935-3 Ebook available Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except audio, commercial, dramatic (Andrew Brown Agency) Lexile • F&P GRL T; Gr 5 Ages 6–10 / Biography / History The remarkable, little-known story of the man known as the Father of the Themes: Underground Railroad, Black history, slavery, freedom Underground Railroad ✎ Teacher’s guide H H Kirkus Reviews, Publishers “This inspirational true Weekly, School Library Journal story combines fact with a very readable narrative, spotlighting a pivotal figure in the abolitionist v Kirkus Reviews Best of Picture Books movement. A book that deserves a place on school and public library shelves.” —School Library Journal Artwork © Don Tate from WIlliam Still and His Freedom Stories

Carter Reads the Newspaper Poet Deborah Hopkinson The Remarkable Story of George Don Tate Moses Horton Don Tate HC: $17.99 / 978-1-56145-934-6 Ebook available HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-825-7 Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-062-4 dramatic (Writer’s House); Art: Peachtree except audio, Ebook available commercial, dramatic (Andrea Brown) Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except audio, commercial, dramatic (Andrea Brown) AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Without Carter G. Woodson, we might A powerful biography of the first southern GRL P; Gr 3 not have Black History Month to Ages 6–10 / Biography African-American man to be published. celebrate heroes like Harriet Tubman, Themes: pioneers, Black History Month, cultural heritage Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther AR • RC • Lexile • F&P H “A lovely introduction to an ✎ Teacher’s guide, poster King Jr. GRL S; Gr 4 Ages 6–10 / Biography inspirational American poet.” —School Library Journal Themes: poetry, African-American “A go-to title for Black History history, slavery, freedom H Month.” —BCCB ✎ Teacher’s guide, poster, poetry Kirkus, Publishers Weekly kit v ALSC Notable Children’s Books; Chicago Public Library Best of the Best; v Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award; NCSS Eloise Jean McGraw Award Finalist; NCSA Children’s Crown Award; NCSS/ Carter G. Woodson Book Award; NCTE CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books; New York Public Library Best Books; Notable Children’s Books in Language Arts; Northern Lights Book Award; Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award; NCTE CBC Champions of Change Notable Children’s Books; Paterson Prize Honor Book; NCSS Carter G. Woodson Book Award; ILA Social Justice Literature Award

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Away With Words Thanks to Frances Perkins The Daring Story of Isabella Fighter for Workers’ Rights Bird Deborah Hopkinson Lori Mortensen Illustrated by Kristy Caldwell Illustrated by Kristy Caldwell HC: $18.99 / 978-1-68263-136-2 HC: $17.95 / 978-1-68263-005-1 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic (Writer’s House); Art: A daring journey around the world Peachtree Lexile • F&P GRL U; Gr 5 with a nineteenth-century female Lexile • F&P The fascinating story of the woman Ages 6–10 / Biography GRL P; Gr 3 explorer and author. Ages 6–10 / Nonfiction / History / who created the US Social Security Themes: women’s history, explo- Biography system ration, adventure, health “Captures the spirit of a woman who ✎ Teacher's guide Themes: Social Security, New “An informative portrait of an embraced new experiences.” Deal, women’s history, workers' activist and advocate whose —Publishers Weekly right, community ✎ Teacher’s guide accomplishments are still evident v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books; Parents’ today.” Choice Recommended Award; CBC Champions of Change —Kirkus Reviews

Dangerous Jane Marching with Aunt Susan Suzanne Slade Susan B. Anthony and the Fight Illustrated by Alice Ratterree for Women’s Suffrage Claire Rudolf Murphy HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-913-1 Illustrated by Stacey Schuett PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-206-2 Ebook available HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-593-5 Territory: World • All rights available except PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-979-7 Japanese Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available This inspiring picture book biography of activist Jane Addams A child’s eye view of the fight for focuses on the peace work that won women’s right to vote, based on the her the Nobel Peace Prize. experiences of a real girl. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Q; Gr 4 “An inspiring and revelatory tale.” GRL S; Gr 4 “Hand to readers looking to make a Ages 6–10 / Historical fiction —Kirkus Reviews Ages 6–10 / Biography difference in the world.” Themes: suffragette movement, v Amelia Bloomer Project; IRA Themes: Jane Addams, World —School Library Journal political involvement War I, peace, poverty, history ✎ Teacher’s guide Teacher’s Choices; NCSS/CBC ✎ Teacher’s guide v CCBC Choices; NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; Bank Street Best Notable Social Studies Trade Books Books of the Year; CBC Champions of for Young People Change; PBS Trailblazing Women Yours for Justice, Ida B. Mind Your Manners, Wells The Daring Life of a Alice Roosevelt! Crusading Journalist Leslie Kimmelman Philip Dray Illustrated by Adam Gustavson Illustrated by Stephen Alcorn

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-492-1 HC: $18.95 / 978-1-56145-417-4 Territory: World • All rights available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except Teddy Roosevelt’s unconventional French, Korean daughter’s antics charmed and shocked a nation. Born into slavery, Wells fought against social injustice and racial inequality. “A lively, fictionalized portrait of a AR • RC • Lexile AR • RC • Lexile H “Alcorn’s striking, symbol-infused GRL N; Gr 3 very independent girl.” GRL P; Gr 3 Ages 4–8 / Historical fiction —Publishers Weekly Ages 10–14 / Biography hand-colored prints on creamy vellum get star billing.” Themes: Theodore Roosevelt, Themes: African-American life in the White House v NCSS/CBC Notable Social history, journalism, lynchings, —Publishers Weekly perseverance Studies Trade Books for Young ✎ Teacher’s guide v CBC Women of Color Protagonists People Showcase; NCTE Notable Children’s Books; Parents’ Choice Recommended [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 87 Picture Books • Backlist

Keep On! Sweet Land of The Story of Matthew Henson, Deborah Hopkinson Co-discoverer of the North Pole Illustrated by Leonard Jenkins Deborah Hopkinson Illustrated by Stephen Alcorn PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-124-9 Ebook available HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-473-0 Territory: World • All rights available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-886-8 Ebook available The inspiring story of civil rights champion Territory: World • All rights available Oscar Chapman and his role in Marian AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL S; Gr 4 “Conveys a good bit of information AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Anderson’s concert at the Lincoln Ages 6–10 / History GRL Q; Gr 4 within a clearly written narrative.” Ages 6–10 / Historical fiction Memorial. Themes: perseverance, strength, —Booklist Themes: African-American polar exploration, African- “Underscores the very worthwhile American history history, civil rights, Marian ✎ Teacher’s guide v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Anderson message that one does not need to be a Studies Trade Books for Young star to make a difference.” —Kirkus Reviews People v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; IRA Teachers’ Blacksmith’s Song Choices Elizabeth Van Steenwyk First Dog Fala Illustrated by Anna Rich Elizabeth Van Steenwyk Illustrated by Michael G. HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-580-5 Ebook available Montgomery Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic (Erin Murphy); HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-411-2 Art: Peachtree Territory: World • All rights available

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P The son of an enslaved blacksmith Meet the Scottish who won GRL R; Gr 4 learns that his father is hammering AR • RC • Lexile • F&P the heart of a U.S. president and the Ages 6–10 / Historical fiction rhythms to communicate with GRL R; Gr 4 Ages 6–10 / Historical fiction American people during a dark time in Themes: Underground Railroad, travelers on the Underground the world’s history. slavery, communication, escape Themes: FDR, pets, World War II ✎ Teacher’s guide Railroad. “The amiable text combined with “An intriguing new angle on an the handsome illustrations will draw important story.” —Kirkus Reviews children into this account of a real charmer.” —Booklist v Parents’ Choice Recommended; Paterson Prize; Starred, Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year v IRA Teachers’ Choices

Abraham Lincoln’s Seven and a Half Dueling Words Tons of Steel Janet Nolan Donna Janell Bowman Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez Illustrated by S. D. Schindler HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-912-4 HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-852-3 Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree Territory: World • All rights available except dramatic (Chudney Agency); Art: Peachtree • Licensed: Spanish Abraham Lincoln was known for his sense of humor. But early in his adult AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Q; Gr 4 Something remarkable emerges from life, it nearly got him into trouble. Ages 6–10 / History a devastating event in this powerful Themes: shipbuilding, 9/11, US post-9/11 story. “[A] lively, engaging book.” Navy AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —Booklist ✎ Teacher’s guide GRL S; Gr 4 “Teachers and parents looking for Ages 6–10 / History picture books that celebrate the nation ❖ NCSS/CBC Notable Social Themes: honor, honesty, humor, and its military will welcome Nolan consequences, journalism Studies Trade Books for Young ✎ Teachers’ guide and Gonzalez’s work.” People —Publishers Weekly

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Flowers for Sarajevo Pennies in a Jar John McCutcheon Dori Chaconas Illustrated by Kristy Caldwell Illustrated by Ted Lewin

HC & CD: $19.95 / 978-1-56145-943-8 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-422-8 CD: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-000-6 Territory: World • All rights available Digital audio available Territory: World • All rights available except UK When his father goes off to fight in A boy. A cellist. An act of beauty that World War II, a young boy promises AR • RC • Lexile • F&P inspired a war-torn nation. to be brave. GRL W; Gr 6 Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction H “Beauty will always find a way AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “Will resonate with contemporary GRL O; Gr 3 Themes: Bosnian War, music, to rise from violence, but this is a Ages 6–10 / Historical fiction children, especially those with beauty, community, healing, reminder all readers need.” peace parents in the military overseas.” Themes: World War II home front, ✎ Discussion guide —Kirkus Reviews courage, family life, horses —School Library Journal H School Library Journal v NCSS/CBC Notable Social v Bank Street Best Books of the Studies Trade Books for Young Year; CCBC Choices People; NCTE Notable Books in the Language Arts King of the Tightrope Dancing with Katya When the Great Blondin Dori Chaconas Ruled Niagra Illustrated by Constance R. Donna Janell Bowman Bergum Illustrated by Adam Gustavson HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-376-4 / 1-56145-376-5 Territory: World • All rights available HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-937-7 Territory: World • All rights available Though her legs are weakened and RC • Lexile • F&P twisted by polio, Katya dreams of GRL S; Gr 4 Jean-François climbed toward Ages 6–10 / Biography stardom as a tightrope walker, but dancing again.

Themes: engineering, performing he grew bored—until he heard of a arts, problem solving place called Niagara Falls. “A warm and inspiring tribute to one ✎ Discussion guide AR • F&P GRL P; Gr 3 sister’s love and the other’s courage.” “Rich with the drama and tension of Ages 4–8 / Historical fiction —Kirkus Reviews

Blondin’s performances.” Themes: polio, siblings, farm life —Booklist v IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities; ❖ Bank Street Best Books of the Year NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Miguel’s Brave Knight Young Cervantes and His Dream of Don Quixote Margarita Engle Illustrated by Raúl Colón

HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-856-1 Spanish HC: $18.95 / 978-1-68263-019-8 Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-020-4 Territory: World • All rights available Follows the early years of the child who grows up to pen Don Quixote, the first modern novel. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P H “This will encourage readers to learn more about the first GRL U; Gr 5 Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction / modern novel.” Poetry —Booklist Themes: Don Quixote, poetry, H Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Shelf Awareness Miguel de Cervantes ✎ Teacher’s guide, poster v NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts; NCSS/ CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

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is a 2020 Caldecott Honor Book

Written by Kelly Starling Lyons

Illustrated by Daniel Minter

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-56145-938-4 Ebook available

“Lyrical…a heartfelt story of family love, ★ “Readers will enjoy this moving shared history, and connection to a place celebration of familial love, history, and that binds everyone together.” —Booklist tradition. Highly ­recommended.” —School Library Journal

“A lushly illustrated tribute to family ★ “Imagery is presented in marvelous history…convey[s] a sense of historical metaphors… A warm, loving, necessary struggle alongside cherished tradition.” reminder of the power in families coming —Publishers Weekly together.” —Kirkus Reviews

Territory: World AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Rights: Text: Peachtree except commercial, dramatic GRL P; Gr 3 (Andrea Brown); Art: Peachtree • Licensed: Chinese Ages 4–8 (simplified), Korean Themes: family, reunion, African-American tradition and Down home is Granny’s house where Lil history, celebration, family history Alan will hear stories of the ancestors ✎ Poster, discussion guide

and visit the land that has meant so ❖ ALSC Notable Children’s Books; ALSC Randolph much to all of them. And down home Caldecott Medal Honor Book; Capitol Choices is where all of the children will find a Noteworthy Books; CCBC Choices; Chicago Public Library Best of the Best; Kirkus Best Children’s Books; special way to pay tribute to family NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books; SLJ Best history. But what will Lil Alan do? Children’s Books; Bank Street Best Books of the Year; NCTE Notable Children’s Books

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HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-329-0 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-194-4 / 1-56145-194-0 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-531-7 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-294-1 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available Based on the Great Blizzard of A young boy shares the excitement of 1947, this story tells of a young boy’s Jackie Robinson’s rookie season with AR • RC • Lexile • F&P imaginary flight over Brooklyn and GRL O; Gr 3 his deaf father. Ages 4–8 the new perspective on the world AR • RC • Lexile • F&P around him that results. Themes: dreams, New York City, GRLQ; Gr 4 “An affecting tribute to Robinson, Ages 4–8 / Historical fiction snow “Youngsters will delight in the to a dedicated son and to a ✎ Teacher’s guide Themes: baseball, deafness, Jackie idea of such a snow-filled flight…a Robinson, parents, prejudice thoughtful deep-feeling father. And magical winter storytime.” ✎ Teacher’s guide of course, to baseball.” —School Library Journal —Publishers Weekly The Printer v ALA Schneider Family Book Award Myron Uhlberg Lemuel the Fool Illustrated by Henri Sørensen Myron Uhlberg Illustrated by Sonja Lamut HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-221-7 PB: $8.99 / 978-1-56145-483-9 Territory: World • All rights available HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-220-0 / 1-56145-220-3 Territory: World • All rights available A deaf father and his hearing son Lemuel dreams of traveling across the show their love for each other and sea to the magical city that he is sure their dedication to the craft of must lie just beyond the horizon. But printing. when he arrives at his destination, he discovers that it’s strangely similar to AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “[A] heartfelt tale of an ordinary GRL O; Gr 3 AR • F&P person rising to meet an the home he’s just left behind. Ages 4–8 GRL M; Gr 2 extraordinary challenge.” —Kirkus Ages 4–8 “Fresh and diverting.” Themes: deafness, parents, Reviews prejudice, printing, sign language Themes: folk tale, home, traveling —Publishers Weekly ✎ Teacher’s guide v Selector’s Choice, NCSS/CBC v AJL Notable Book for Younger Notable Social Studies Trade Books Readers for Young People; USBBY/IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People The Sound of All Things with Disabilities; Bank Street Best Myron Uhlberg Books of the Year Illustrated by Ted Papoulas A Storm Called Katrina HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-833-2 Myron Uhlberg Territory: World • Text: Peachtree except Illustrated by Colin Bootman dramatic (Susan Schulman); Art: Peachtree HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-591-1 Experience the sights and sounds of PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-887-5 1930’s Brooklyn and Coney Island Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic (Susan Schulman); Art: Peachtree AR • RC • Lexile • F&P through the eyes—and ears—of a GRL Q; Gr 4 hearing boy and his deaf parents. H “Simple, affecting prose and intricate, Ages 6–10 inspired paintings make this one worth H “A tender demonstration of how AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Themes: deaf experience, sign sharing for sure.” —Kirkus Reviews language, vocabulary familial love is like translation— GRL R; Gr 4 Ages 7–11 / Historical fiction inexact, difficult, and beautiful.” H Booklist, Publishers Weekly —Kirkus Reviews Themes: Hurricane Katrina, family ✎ Teacher’s guide v Booklist Editors’ Choice; Booklist Top v ILA Notable Books for a Global 10 Black History Books for Youth; IRA Society; NCSS/CBC Notable Social Teachers’ Choices; NCSS/CBC Notable Studies Trade Books for Young Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; CCBC Choices; Bank Street People; Bank Street Best Books of the Best Books of the Year Year [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 91 Picture Books • Backlist

Can You Hear a Rainbow? How to Rock Your Baby The Story of a Deaf Boy Sibley Fleming Named Chris Illustrated by John Amoss Jamee Riggio Heelan HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-142-5 / 1-56145-142-8 Illustrated by Nicola Simmonds Territory: World • All rights available

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-268-2 Territory: World • All rights available The delightful, nocturnal adventure of a mother, a father, and a brand- Chris describes what it is like to be new, wide-awake baby. deaf, typical events in his life, and the F&P GRL J; Gr 1 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P ways in which he has adjusted. Ages 2–5 “Strikes an effective balance between GRL N; Gr 3 gentle rhythm and sheer silliness.” Ages 6–10 “Interesting…accurate…appealing.” Themes: babies, bedtime, parents —Publishers Weekly Themes: deafness, daily life, —School Library Journal school v IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities

Rolling Along What Do Parents Do? The Story of Taylor and (When You’re Not Home) His Wheelchair Jeanie Franz Ransom Jamee Riggio Heelan Illustrated by Cyd Moore Illustrated by Nicola Simmonds HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-409-9 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-219-4 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Korean The tables are turned and the grown- Taylor and Tyler are twin brothers ups have all the fun in this wickedly who are different in one significant AR • F&P silly story of parental mayhem. GRL L; Gr 2 way: Taylor has cerebral palsy, while AR • F&P Ages 6–10 Tyler does not. GRL L; Gr 2 “Giggles abound as this cheerful tale Ages 4–8 Themes: cerebral palsy, disabili- of imagined role-reversal plucks at ties, siblings, wheelchairs “The facts are here, the frustration, Themes: imagination, rules, family the courage, the hope.” —Booklist the seams of conventionality and lets out a little stuffing.” —Kirkus Reviews

You’ve Got Dragons Kathryn Cave Illustrated by Nick Maland

PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-171-3 Ebook available Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Pimpernel Press

Worries, fears, and anxieties are all dragons that sneak up on most of us AR • Lexile • F&P at one time or another. GRL L; Gr 2–3 Ages 6–10 / Nonfiction “[An] excellent metaphor for the Themes: anxiety, fear, metaphor, worry fears and worries of every child… A great choice for the walking worried.” —Booklist

Artwork © Nick Maland from You’ve Got Dragons

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The Blue House Dog The House on Deborah Blumenthal Dirty-third Street Illustrated by Adam Gustavson Jo S. Kittinger Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-537-9 Territory: World • All rights available HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-619-2 Territory: World • All rights available A boy without a dog and a dog without an owner find each other A mother and daughter turn a in this powerfully moving story of hopeless old house into a loving AR • RC • Lexile • F&P family home with faith, hard work, GRL S; Gr 4 loneliness and redemption. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Ages 4–8 GRL N; Gr 3 and the support of their community. Ages 4–8 Themes: grief, pets, relationships “The emotions are raw and Themes: beauty, belief, “A tale of generosity, faith and authentic, while the way in which community, home, moving they’re delivered is elegant­—a friendship. Share it quietly within potent combination.” and with others.” —Kirkus Reviews —Publishers Weekly v Christopher Award; IRA Social Justice Literature Award; CCBC Choices Rosa’s Room Seed Magic Barbara Bottner Jane Buchanan Illustrated by Beth Spiegel lllustrated by Charlotte Riley- Webb HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-302-3 / 1-56145-302-1 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-776-2 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-622-2 Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree Territory: World • All rights available except dramatic (Kirchoff-Wohlberg); Art: Peachtree A gift from the crazy old Birdman shows Rose that even in the barren, Rosa had a new room in a new house. gray city, there are ways to make a It seemed empty. AR • F&P beautiful garden. GRL K; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 “A welcome addition sure to calm AR • F&P “Together with brevity of words and GRL M; Gr 2 Themes: change, friendship, the worries of youngsters facing a Ages 4–8 motion and vibrancy of rhythm and moving, problem solving similar situation.” —Kirkus Reviews color, the text and paintings create Themes: beauty, birds, community an unexpected joie de vivre. This is a must-buy for all libraries.” —School Library Journal The Wheat Doll Zayde Comes to Live Alison L. Randall Sheri Sinykin Illustrated by Bill Farnsworth lllustrated by Kristina Swarner

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-456-3 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-631-4 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Korean When Mary Ann’s beloved doll A Jewish girl tries to make peace disappears during a fierce, sudden with the impending death of her storm, she refuses to give up searching grandfather. for her. H “[A] beautiful and accessible AR • RC • Lexile AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “A sweet story of loss and renewal GRL N; Gr 3 tale that gives expression to many GRL O; Gr 3 Ages 6–10 children’s fears about dying.” Ages 4–8 / Historical fiction told with empathy and feeling that is never heavy-handed.” Themes: belief, death, family, grief —Publishers Weekly Themes: frontier life, loss, H Booklist resourcefulness, toys —School Library Journal v Booklist Editors’ Top 10 Religion v IRA Children’s and Young Adult Books for Youth; Honor Book, Book Award Sydney Taylor Book Award; Parents’ Choice Recommended [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 93 Alex T. Smith

Claude is no ordinary dog—he leads an extraordinary life!

Series themes: adventure, cause and effect, problem solving Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hodder UK “Catnip to 7- to 11-year-olds who like to laugh.” —The Wall Street Journal

Claude at the Beach Claude at the Circus Claude in the City HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-703-8 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-702-1 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-697-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-919-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-980-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-843-1 Ebook available Ebook available Ebook available AR • RC • Lexile AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile GRL N; Gr 3 GRL M; Gr 2 GRL O; Gr 3 v Finalist, CBC Children’s Choice v Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff Award Book of the Year; ILA-CBC Children’s Choices

“Hilarious.” —Kirkus Reviews 94 Claude in the Country Claude in the Spotlight Claude on the Big Screen HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-918-6 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-895-0 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-68263-009-9 Ebook available Ebook available AR • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL M; Gr 2 GRL M; Gr 2 GRL M; Gr 2 v ILA/CBC Children’s Choices

Claude on the Slopes HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-805-9 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-923-0 Ebook available AR • Lexile • F&P GRL N; Gr 3

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King & Kayla and the Case King & Kayla and the Case King & Kayla and the Case of Found Fred of the Lost Tooth of the Missing Dog Treats

HC: $14.95 / 978-68263-052-5 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-880-6 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-877-6 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-053-2 PB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-018-1 PB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-015-0 Ebook available Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except except dramatic, commercial (Pippin except dramatic, commercial (Harvey Klinger); dramatic, commercial (Harvey Klinger); Art: Properties); Art: Peachtree • Licensed: Swedish Art: Peachtree • Licensed: Estonian, Slovenian Peachtree • Licensed: Estonian AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P v CBC Women of Color Protagonists v ALSC Notable Children’s Books; v ALSC Notable Children’s Books; Showcase; Chicago Public Library Best Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Cybils Awards; CCBC Choices; of the Best; School Library Journal Best Best; Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book Books for Young Readers Award Award

“Will delight early readers, especially dog lovers.” —Kirkus Reviews

Series themes: investigation, dogs, friendship

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King & Kayla and the Case King & Kayla and the Case King & Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse of the Secret Code of the Unhappy Neighbor

HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-879-0 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-878-3 HC: $14.99 / 978-1-68263-055-6 PB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-017-4 PB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-016-7 PB: $6.99 / 978-1-68263-056-3 Ebook available Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic, commercial (Harvey except dramatic, commercial (Harvey Klinger); except dramatic, commercial Klinger); Art: Peachtree • Licensed: Swedish Art: Peachtree • Licensed: Slovenian, Swedish (Pippin Properties); AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Art: Peachtree v Chicago Public Library Best Fiction v CCBC Choices; Bank Street Best F&P for Younger Readers; CCBC Choices Books of the Year v CCBC Choices; Bank Street Best Books of the Year

“A great introduction to mysteries, gathering facts, and analytical thinking.” —Booklist

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Mr. Penguin and the The Last Cowboys Lost Treasure Harry Horse Alex T. Smith HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-451-8 Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-120-1 PB: $9.99 / 978-1-68263-170-6 Ebook available Grandfather and Roo set off on an excit- Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hachette UK ing expedition to the Wild, Wild West in search of Roo’s grandfather. When Boudicca Bones from the museum calls for help, Mr. Penguin “Imaginative and fun.” —Kirkus Reviews springs into action. Can he and Colin the spider find the museum’s missing treasure before bandits do? AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • Lexile • F&P GRL P; Gr 3 GRL Q; Gr 4 Ages 6–10 Ages 8–12 ★ “Lighthearted and humorous.” —Booklist Themes: fantasy, letters, Themes: adventure, problem- travel, Wild West solving, mystery v Cybils Awards Finalist; New York ✎ Series activity sheets Public Library Best Books for Kids

Mr. Penguin and the The Last Gold Diggers Fortress of Secrets Harry Horse Alex T. Smith HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-435-8 Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-130-0 PB: $9.99 / 978-1-68263-195-9 Ebook available Grandfather and Roo travel to Australia Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hachette UK on an expedition to find long-lost Uncle Vincent, who ran away to seek his fortune When Mr. Penguin and Colin crash- years ago. land on a snowy mountain, they discover strange noises coming from an “Silly fun.” —Kirkus Reviews old, ruined fortress. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL P; Gr 3 v Bank Street Best Books of the Year AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “Will appeal to established readers Ages 6–10 GRL Q; Gr 4 looking for a quick, engaging read.” Ages 8–12 Themes: Australia, fantasy, —School Library Connection letters, travel Themes: adventures, problem solving, mystery

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Mr. Penguin and the The Last Castaways Catastrophic Cruise Harry Horse Alex T. Smith HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-439-6 Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK HC: $16.99 / 978-1-68263-213-0 Ebook available Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hachette UK A routine holiday for Grandfather and Roo turns into an adventure when the Mr. Penguin and his Adventuring gang two are lost at sea. board a luxury cruise ship, expecting rest and relaxation. But when scraps “Packed with silly hijinks and fantastical of a threatening note turn up, it’s clear creatures.” —Kirkus Reviews something is afoul. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL P; Gr 3 Lexile • F&P / GRL Q; Gr 4 Ages 6–10 Ages 8–12 “Gloriously silly...a perfect read aloud.” —Kirkus Reviews Themes: fantasy, letters, Themes: adventure, problem shipwreck, travel solving, mystery

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The Bookshop Girl The Candy Mafia Sylvia Bishop Lavie Tidhar Illustrated by Poly Bernatene Illustrated by Daniel Duncan

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-045-7 HC: $16.99 / 978-1-68263-197-3 PB: $8.99 / 978-1-68263-199-7 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Text: Scholastic Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Text: Scholastic UK; Art: Peachtree UK; Art: Peachtree Publishers • Licensed: Arabic The Joneses have just won the Great When notorious candy gangster Eddie Montgomery Book Emporium in a de Menthe goes missing, twelve-year- contest, and it’s every book lover’s old private detective Nelle Faulkner dream! But the previous owner is hiding is on the job. A seemingly innocent something that could destroy absolutely Lexile • F&P investigation turns up a shady GRL W; Gr 6 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P everything for the Joneses. Ages 8–12 underworld of sweets smugglers, back GRL T; Gr 5 alley deals, and storefront firebombs. Ages 8–12 “Bishop’s fast-paced story charms and Themes: mystery, detectives, entertains.” —Booklist secrets, friendship, smuggling Themes: literacy, family, ✎ Discussion guide ★ “Tidhar folds in plenty of noir identity, mystery ✎ Discussion guide v Bank Street Best Children’s Books tropes… It won’t take a detective to of the Year spot Willy Wonka, as well as Sam Spade.” —Booklist Lilliput Sam Gayton Lillian’s Fish Illustrated by Alice Ratterree James Menk

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-806-6 Illustrated by Louisa Bauer PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-006-8 Ebook available HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-158-6 / 1-56145-158-4 Territory: Text: US & nonexclusive Canada; Art: PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-287-1 World • Rights: Text: Andersen Press UK; Ebook available Art: Peachtree Territory: World• All rights available In a city full of giants, can one tiny girl When Lillian’s fish goes missing, the find her way home? other family pets embark on an exciting “This delightful adventure inspired by adventure to rescue it. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Gulliver’s Travels will appeal to budding GRL S; Gr 4 Ages 8–12 fantasy readers—and position them for “This sweet story is a must for any the source material later on.” AR • F&P child.” —The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Themes: Gulliver’s Travels, GRL P; Gr 3 friendship, bravery, ingenuity —Kirkus Reviews Ages 7–10 ✎ Discussion guide v Bank Street Best Books of the Year; Themes: adventure, collaboration, Parents’ Choice Gold Award, NYPL individuality, pets, siblings Children’s Books 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing The Somewhat True Saving the Griffin Adventures of Sammy Kristin Wolden Nitz Shine Henry Cole HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-380-1 Territory: World • All rights available HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-866-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-778-6 Three American siblings on holiday Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except in a small Italian town encounter an Chinese (simplified), German, Turkish extraordinary creature in their garden and find adventure, mystery, and a When Sammy Shine’s plane takes world of trouble. off unexpectedly, he ends up in a AR • RC • Lexile • F&P whole new world. Now he’s lost in the GRL S; Gr 4 “This child-centered fantasy is nicely Ages 8–12 woods, with no way to get home and a grounded in reality and enhanced by its Themes: home, friendship, dangerous enemy on his tail. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P well-drawn Italian settings.” —Booklist adventures GRL S; Gr 4 ✎ Teacher’s guide “Cole’s endearing adventure will hit Ages 8–12 home with lovers of animal fantasy.” Themes: adventure, fantasy, Italy, siblings — Kirkus Reviews

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The Amazing Mr. Franklin It Can’t Be Done, Nellie Bly! Ruth Ashby A Reporter’s Race Around the World PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-102-7 Nancy Ohlin Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except Korean PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-686-4 Ebook available Everyone knows Benjamin Franklin was an Territory: World • All rights available important statesman, inventor, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. But The true story of a woman’s famous 1889 did you know he started the first library in journey that took her all the way around America for the public good? the globe in record time. “An attractive and highly readable account “Fun, factual, and well written.” of Franklin’s life.” —Booklist AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL P; Gr 3 —School Library Journal GRL S; Gr 4 Ages 7–10 / Biography Ages 7–10 / Historical Fiction v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; CBC Themes: Nellie Bly, gender, v Amelia Bloomer Project Themes: Benjamin Franklin, journalism, travel books, education, libraries Champions of Change

Rocket Man Charles Darwin and the The Mercury Adventure Voyage of the Beagle of John Glenn Ruth Ashby Ruth Ashby PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-127-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-104-1 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Territory: World • All rights available In 1831, young adventurer and nature A biography of one of modern America’s enthusiast Charles Darwin set sail on a greatest heroes, focusing on his contributions remarkable five-year voyage that changed to our nation’s fledgling space program. the study of biology forever. “Highly readable… Ashby also skillfully AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “Ashby makes good use of Darwin’s own includes historical events in the narrative.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL T; Gr 5 GRL W; Gr 6 writing, sprinkling quotes throughout Ages 7–10 / Historical Fiction —School Library Journal Ages 7–10 / Biography the text, which allow his adventures and Themes: John Glenn, space Themes: Charles Darwin, opinions to come to life.” travel v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science biology, seafaring Trade Books for Students K–12; NSTA —School Library Journal Recommends; CBC Champions of Change v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12; Bank Street Best Good Fortune Books of the Year My Journey to Gold Mountain Li Keng Wong Natchez Under-the-Hill Stan Applegate HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-367-2 Illustrated by James Watling PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-464-8 Ebook available PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-191-3 Territory: World • All rights available Ebook available Territory: World • Rights: Text; Peachtree except Wong shares her family’s difficult but audio, dramatic, electronic (Joan Brandt); Art: Peachtree ultimately triumphant journey from their small village in China to a new life in Zeb and Hannah desperately try to California. reunite with their families, but end up head-to-head with sinister villains who AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “Wong’s memoir touchingly reminds us stand in their way. GRL U; Gr 5 how much we take for granted…[an] honest Ages 8–12 / Memoir AR • F&P and moving book.” —The Boston Globe GRL T; Gr 5 Themes: China, citizenship, Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction immigration v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Themes: courage, Trade Books for Young People; Bank Street determination, friendship, Natchez Trail Best Books of the Year ✎ Teacher’s guide [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 100 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 Backlist • Middle Grade Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries Anne Capeci • Illustrated by Paul Casale

Territory: World • All rights available AR • F&P GRL Q; Gr 4 Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction / Mystery Series Themes: mystery, trains, construction

Danger: Dynamite! (Book #1) Daredevils (Book #2)

HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-288-0 / 1-56145-288-2 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-307-8 / 1-56145-307-2 Ebook available Ebook available Themes: mystery, railroad, work camps Themes: airplanes, mystery, railroad, work camps Why did somebody hide a case of dynamite right near the Billy, Finn, and Dannie investigate the smuggling of bootleg schoolhouse? That’s what Billy and Finn want to know. liquor, gun-toting gangsters, and botched police raids.

“Details about life in Scenic, WA, in 1926 are interesting “Will attract young adventure fans.” —School Library Journal and well-integrated…will appeal to reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal

Ghost Train (Book #3) Missing! (Book #4)

HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-324-5 / 1-56145-324-2 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-334-4 / 1-56145-334-X Ebook available Ebook available Themes: mystery, railroad, work camps Themes: mystery, railroad, work camps When Billy finds a mysterious burlap sack containing There is a thief in the camp and Billy, Dannie, a threatening note, he, Finn, and Dannie have a new case and Finn must find out who it is. to solve. “Will strike a familiar chord among a lot of young readers.”

—Booklist “An exciting and fast-paced story that will hold readers’ attention.” —School Library Journal [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 101 Middle Grade • Backlist

The Coastwatcher Gail Langer Karwoski Elise Weston

Quake! HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-350-4 Disaster in San Francisco,1906 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-484-6 Ebook available Gail Langer Karwoski Territory: World • All rights available Illustrated by Robert Papp

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-310-8 Day after day, Hugh looks for signs of PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-369-6 German spies. It seems like a harmless Ebook available way to spend time…at least at first. Territory: World • All rights available

Jacob tries to find his family in the “A tautly woven story that blends an aftermath of the San Francisco Earthquake intriguing mystery with historical AR • RC • Lexile • F&P significance.” —Booklist of 1906. GRL U; Gr 5 Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “A sturdily constructed and affecting look at GRL T; Gr 5 Themes: World War II, Ages 8–12 / Historical the past.” —School Library Journal prisoners of war, spies, fiction persistence, polio

Themes: immigration, v AJL Notable Children’s Book of Privateer’s Apprentice earthquake, nature Jewish Content Susan Verrico ✎ Teacher’s guide HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-633-8 SeaMan PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-040-2 The Dog Who Explored the West with Ebook available Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except Lewis & Clark audio, commercial, dramatic, electronic Gail Langer Karwoski (Andrea Brown) Illustrated by James Watling When Jameson is kidnapped and taken HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-276-7 to sea, he must learn how to survive— PB: $9.99 / 978-1-56145-190-6 Ebook available and how to apply the skills he has Territory: World • All rights available learned at home as a printer’s son.

The story of SeaMan, the Newfoundland AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “The driving plot, including a GRL Z; Gr 7&8+ harrowing battle at sea and an who played a key role in the Corps of Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction escapade on a mysterious island, whets AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Discovery. Themes: Colonial history, GRL U; Gr 5 readers’ appetites for more action.” identity, family, loyalty, honor Ages 8–12 / Historical ✎ Teacher’s guide —School Library Journal fiction “This soundly researched, smoothly written Themes: westward story will bring the entire expedition alive for v ABA New Voices; IRA Children’s expansion, Lewis and Clark, readers 8 to 12.” —Parade pioneer life and Young Adults’ Book Award ✎ Teacher’s guide v ABA Pick of the List The Wreck of the Ethie Surviving Jamestown Hilary Hyland The Adventures of Young Sam Collier Illustrated by Paul Bachem Gail Langer Karwoski PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-198-2 Illustrated by Paul Casale Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-239-2 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-245-3 Ebook available In 1919, a dog saves the passengers of Territory: World • All rights available the S.S. Ethie, cast onto the rocks of A story of survival set against the backdrop of the coast of Newfoundland. the founding of the first permanent English settlement in the New World. “The fast-paced action, easy reading level, and black-and-white drawings AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “The story flows well and is a good fictional AR • RC • Lexile • F&P will appeal to reluctant readers.” GRL W; Gr 6 GRL S; Gr 4 —School Library Journal Ages 8–12 / Historical introduction to Jamestown.” Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction fiction — School Library Journal Themes: courage, Themes: Colonial America, determination, dogs, problem seafaring v Bank Street Best Books of the Year solving, shipwreck ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ Teacher’s guide [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 102 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 Backlist • Middle Grade The Dog Chronicles Darling, Mercy Dog of Finder, Coal Mine Dog World War I Alison Hart Alison Hart Illustrated by Michael G. Illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery Montgomery HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-860-8 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-163-8 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-705-2 Ebook available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-981-0 Territory: World • All rights available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except Chinese (simplified) When Thomas’s family needs money, When the British military asks families he and his dog, Finder, are forced to go to volunteer their dogs to help the war to work in the coal mines. effort, Darling’s family sends her off to AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “Well-told and entertaining.” GRL V; Gr 5 be trained. GRL V; Gr 5 Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction —Kirkus Reviews “While never shying away from the Themes: World War I, dogs in Themes: mining, bravery, war, sacrifice, bravery, loyalty tragedies of battle, Darling’s story American history v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies ✎ Teacher’s guide focuses on bravery, sacrifice and ✎ Teacher’s guide Trade Books for Young People devotion.” —Kirkus Reviews Leo, Dog of the Sea Murphy, Gold Rush Dog Alison Hart Alison Hart Illustrated by Michael G. Illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery Montgomery

HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-964-3 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-769-4 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-089-1 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-039-6 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

A hardened old sea dog joins Magellan Join Murphy as he finds a home with on his journey to the Spice Islands in Sally and Mama, who have recently this action-packed and heartwarming arrived in gold rush–era Alaska to seek story. a new life. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL V; Gr 5 GRL V; Gr 5 Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction H “Frank history, attention to factual Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction “Equal parts heart-wrenching and detail, and vivid adventures make this -warming.” Themes: loyalty, Magellan, Themes: gold rush, westward exploration, survival, dogs a standout.” —Kirkus Reviews expansion, Alaska territory, —Kirkus Reviews ✎ Teacher’s guide working dogs ✎ Teacher’s guide

Anna’s Blizzard Emma’s River Alison Hart Alison Hart An n a’s Illustrated by Paul Bachem PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-002-0 Blizzard Ebook available HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-524-9 Territory: World • All rights available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available When a fierce blizzard suddenly kicks up, Anna and her classmates must escape When the steamship on which Emma is from their school before it is too late. traveling explodes in a fiery blaze, she must find a way to survive the disaster. “Fans of the American Girls series or by Alison Hart Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books “Emma is a plucky heroine…readers AR • RC • Lexile • F&P will also enjoy Anna’s Blizzard.” GRL R; Gr 4 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P will enjoy following her as she learns Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction —School Library Journal GRL R; Gr 4 Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction and grows.” Themes: survival, 1800s, v the Schoolchildren’s Blizzard, IRA Teachers’ Choice Themes: steamboat travel, —School Library Journal nature immigration, 1800s, social classes [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 103 Middle Grade • Backlist

The Bushwhacker Racing to Freedom A Civil War Adventure Jennifer Johnson Garrity trilogy Illustrated by Paul Bachem PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-201-9 Collection Themes: Ebook available Civil War, African-American Territory: World • All rights available history, horses Fleeing from Confederate sympathizers, Gabriel’s Horses Jacob and Eliza are befriended by a kind Alison Hart young woman—but then a stranger enters the picture and changes all of their lives. PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-528-7 Ebook available AR • Lexile • F&P Territory: World • All rights available GRL V; Gr 5 “This gripping, fast-paced story is a masterful Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction recreation of a time of divided loyalties and

A young Kentucky slave dares to pursue Themes: forgiveness, conflict.” —School Library Journal his dream of becoming empathy, Civil War a jockey.

“At the core of this stirring historical The Everlasting Now novel is the question of what freedom Sara Harrell Banks means.” —Booklist AR • RC • Lexile • F&P HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-525-6 GRL V; Gr 5­ Ebook available Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction Territory: World • All rights available ✎ Teacher’s guide In 1937, the Depression is in full force, Joe Gabriel’s Journey Louis is the new heavyweight champion of Alison Hart the world, and Champion Luckey has just arrived in Snow Hill, Alabama. Brother HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-442-6 Sayre’s life will never be the same. PB: $4.99 / 978-1-56145-530-0 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “Consistent and believable throughout GRL U; Gr 5 the narrative.” —Booklist No longer a slave, Gabriel leaves behind Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction a successful horse racing career to work Themes: Depression, race v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies relations as a groom at Camp Nelson, home of the Trade Books for Young People Fifth US Colored Calvary of the Union Army.

“Gabriel remains a compelling hero.” Stumptown Kid AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Carol Gorman and Ron J. Findley GRL V; Gr 5­ —The Horn Book Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-412-9 Ebook available Gabriel’s Triumph Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Peachtree except audio, Alison Hart dramatic, translation (Writer’s House)

PB: $4.99 / 978-1-56145-547-8 Ebook available Charlie wants two things he can’t have: to Territory: World • All rights available make the local Wildcats baseball team and to have life return to the way it was before Former slave Gabriel faces challenges his father died two years ago in the Korean and setbacks as he pursues his dream of War. becoming a famous jockey. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL W; Gr 6 “Readers will enjoy this winning mix of “Thrilling horse racing once again Ages 8–12 / Historical sports, suspense, and heroism, and delight in frames a stirring Civil War story.” fiction / Sports the baseball wit and wisdom.” —Booklist Themes: baseball, —School Library Journal AR • RC • Lexile • F&P community, friendship, GRL V; Gr 5­ racism Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction

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Countdown Fault Lines in the Constitution 2979 Days to the Moon The Framers, Their Fights, and the Suzanne Slade Flaws that Affect Us Today, revised Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez edition Cynthia Levinson and Sanford Levinson HC: $22.95 / 978-1-68263-013-6 Illustrated by Adela Pons Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except HC: $22.95 / 978-1-68263-105-8 Spanish PB: $14.95 / 978-1-68263-106-5 Ebook available A powerful story of every success, failure, Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except triumph, tragedy, and lesson learned dramatic (Erin Murphy Literary) from Apollos 1 through 11 that led to an AR • RC • Lexile • F&P A discussion of how contemporary problems GRL X; Gr 6 American Moon landing. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Ages 10+ / Nonfiction / Poetry GRL Z; Gr 7–8 were first introduced in the creation of our H “A stirring introduction to one Ages 10+ / Nonfiction Constitution, with possible solutions. Themes: exploration, process, of humankind’s most impressive failure, space, verse Themes: civics, US ★ ✎ Poster, discussion guide, undertakings.” —Publishers Weekly Constitution, US History “Fascinating, thoughtful, and teacher’s guide ✎ Updated discussion guide provocative.” —Kirkus Reviews ★ Booklist, School Library Journal ★ Booklist, Publishers Weekly, School Library v Booklist Science & Technology Books for Youth; NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12; CBC Best STEM Books; Parents’ Choice Gold Award; Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine Journal Best Children’s Books; Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year v ALSC Notable Children’s Books; New York Public Library Best Books for Teens; NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; Orbis Pictus Recommended Outstanding Nonfiction for Children Chasing the Nightbird We’ve Got a Job Krista Russell The 1963 Birmingham HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-597-3 Children’s March PB: $7.95/ 978-1-68263-065-5 Cynthia Levinson Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available HC: $19.95 / 978-1-56145-627-7 PB: $13.95 / 978-1-56145-844-8 A brave young man must rely on his wits and Ebook available Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except his friends to navigate dangers and escape an audio, dramatic (Erin Murphy) • Licensed: unwelcome fate. Korean The inspiring story of one of the great- “Solid work, featuring a strong-minded AR • RC • Lexile • F&P est moments in civil rights history, as protagonist bent on doing the best he can with GRL Y; Gr 6 witnessed by four young people who AR • RC • Lexile • F&P what he’s been given.” —Kirkus Reviews Ages 10+ / History GRL X; Gr 6 were at the center of the action. Ages 10–14 / Historical fiction Themes: civil rights, segregation, v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; nonviolence H Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Themes: Cape Verde, Parents’ Choice Recommended ✎ Teacher’s guide, poster Weekly, School Library Journal freedom, Quakers, slavery ✎ Teacher’s guide www.wevegotajob.com v Jane Addams Children’s Book Award; Orbis Pictus Outstanding Nonfiction for Children Honor Book Award; YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults; CBC Champions of Change The Other Side of Free Krista Russell Watch Out for Flying Kids! How Two Circuses, Two Coun- HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-710-6 tries, and Nine Kids Confront Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Conflict and Build Community Cynthia Levinson

Jem has escaped from a cruel master to St. HC: $22.95 / 978-1-56145-821-9 Augustine, but has he really found freedom? Ebook available Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except audio, dramatic (Erin Murphy) • Licensed: “Russell illuminates a little-known piece of Japanese American history in this well-researched Kids accomplish remarkable feats of novel for middle-grade readers.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P strength and beauty, as well as work to AR • RC • Lexile —Kirkus Reviews GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ GRL X; Gr 6 Ages 10–14 / Nonfiction bring about change in their worlds. Ages 10–14 / Historical fiction v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award Themes: culture, religion, class, Themes: Colonial history, race, circus “Enchanting indeed—and inspiring as slavery, freedom, community, ✎ Teacher’s guide well.” —Kirkus Reviews loyalty ✎ Teacher’s guide v AJL Sydney Taylor Notable Books for Booklist Top 10 Multicultural Nonfiction; ILA Social Justice Literature Award [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 105 Middle Grade • Backlist

Child of Spring The Garden of My Imaan Farhana Zia Farhana Zia

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-904-9 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-698-7 Ebook available PB: $8.99 / 978-1-56145-921-6 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except Ebook available commercial, dramatic (Unter Agency) Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except commercial, dramatic (Unter Agency)

Basanta longs for the beautiful ring It’s hard enough to fit in without worn by her young mistress, but when having to decide whether to fast for it is finally hers, she realizes that Ramadan and wear the hijab. it’s not the wonderful possession she expected. H “In this modern homage to Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Zia has deep insight into adolescent Muslim life AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “A sweet, authentic Indian slice of AR • RC • Lexile GRL U; Gr 5 middle-grade life.” —Kirkus Reviews GRL V; Gr 5 and capably handles diversity within Ages 8–12 Ages 8–12 American Islam.” —Publishers Weekly Themes: friendship, jealousy, ❖ CBC Women of Color Protagonists; Themes: Islam, Indian culture, v IRA Social Justice Literature Award; Booklist gratitude, community, faith, popularity, peer pressure Editors Top 10 Religion Books; Bank privilege Bank Street Best Books of the Year; Parents’ Choice Gold Award Street Best Books of the Year; Honor Book, South Asia Book Award; Parents’ Choice Recommended

Grow Pretty Like Us A Novel in Verse Carol Lynch Williams Juanita Havill Illustrated by Stanislawa Kodman HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-444-0 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-441-9 Korean PB $7.95 / 978-1-56145-575-1 Territory: World • All rights available A shy young girl from a close-knit, A shy girl blossoms as she helps to unconventional family of strong- create a community garden in this minded women learns valuable lessons empowering and inspiring verse novel. in life and love through a unique friendship. “There’s more than just a message AR • RC • F&P GRL S; Gr 4 here; there’s a real story…the pages AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “A lovely story that will reach many Ages 8–12 / Poetry depict the power of working as a GRL W; Gr 6 middle-school girls.” —Kirkus Reviews Ages 8–12 Themes: community, community.” —Booklist cooperation, gardening, Themes: beauty, friendship, v friendship IBBY Outstanding Books for Young illness, Progeria, school People with Disabilities Truth and Salsa Where in the World Linda Lowery Simon French

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-366-5 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-443-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-498-3 Territory: US • Rights: Little Hare Books Ebook available Australia Territory: World • All rights available How is Ari to find his footing in a new A spirited young girl must travel far country, accept his new stepfather, and from home to finally find herself. leave behind his beloved grandfather?

“The writing is engaging, and Lowery “[A] thoughtful piece about music, has created a strong sense of place.” family, and memories.” —Kirkus Reviews —School Library Journal AR • RC • Lexile • F&P H School Library Journal GRL W; Gr 6 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Ages 8–12 v Bank Street Best Books of the Year GRL X; Gr 6 v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Ages 10 and up Themes: change, family, Trade Books for Young People; IBBY immigration, Mexico, travel Themes: change, family, Honor List moving, music, travel [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 106 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 Backlist • Middle Grade

Defending Irene Ladies First Kristin Wolden Nitz Women Athletes Who Made a Difference HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-309-2 / 1-56145-309-9 Ken Rappoport Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-534-8 Territory: World • All rights available Back in Missouri, Irene was one of the top players on the girls’ soccer team. But Profiles of pioneering women who when her family moves to Italy, she must made a lasting impact not only on their play on the boys’ team. sport but also on society.

“Soccer fans, especially girls, will “Accessible, pared-down language that appreciate the well-drawn action will easily draw readers into the action.” AR • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —Booklist GRL U; Gr 5 sequences and Irene’s feisty spirit.” GRL U; Gr 5 Ages 8–12 / Sports —The Horn Book Ages 8–12 / Nonfiction / Sports Themes: determination, gender, Themes: courage, determination, Italy, perseverance, soccer discrimination, gender, sports, perseverance Play Ball Like the Pros Tips for Kids from 20 Big League Play Ball Like the Stars, 2nd edition Steven Krasner Hall of Famers The Inside Scoop from PB: $13.95 / 978-1-56145-535-5 19 Baseball Greats Territory: World • All rights available Steven Krasner Illustrated by Keith Neely Professional players explain the mechanics of baseball. PB: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-339-9 Territory: World • All rights available

“Just the sort of finely tuned analysis In this inside look at the of baseball that many young players fundamentals, some of the greatest are looking for…a good reference for ball players to ever play in the major RC • Lexile • F&P young people working to improve their leagues explain their strategies. GRL R; Gr 4 skills.” —Booklist AR • F&P Ages 8–12 / Nonfiction / Sports GRL R; Gr 4 Ages 10–14 / Nonfiction / Sports “Both fans and players will find Themes: baseball, interviews, v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor skills, strategy Themes: baseball, interviews, much to enjoy in this well-crafted Award; Booklist Top Ten Sports Book skills, strategy collection.” for Kids —School Library Journal Save the Crash-test Dummies Sliding into Home Jennifer Swanson Dori Hillestad Butler Illustrated by TeMika Grooms PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-341-2 HC: $19.95 / 978-1-68263-022-8 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Korean

A history of car manufacturing offered Joelle starts a girls’ baseball team when through a front-seat view of the science and her school won’t let her join the boys’ engineering behind automobile safety team. “Sure to appeal to readers.” AR • Lexile • F&P —Kirkus Reviews GRL Y; Gr 6 “Breezy and fast-paced, with a feminist Ages 8–12 / Nonfiction / H Booklist slant.” —Kirkus Reviews Engineering AR • RC • Lexile • F&P v Booklist Top 10 Science & Technology; GRL T; Gr 5 Themes: automobiles, safety, Ages 8–12 / Sports scientific advancement, CBC Best STEM Books; Parents’ Choice technology Gold Award;AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize Themes: baseball, ✎ Teacher’s guide determination, gender, for Excellence in Science Books (Middle perseverance, teamwork Grades longlist)

[email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 107 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-515-7 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-505-8 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-506-5 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-957-5 Ebook available Ebook available Ebook available PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-958-2 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Ebook available GRL Q; Gr 4 GRL O; Gr 3 GRL P; Gr 3 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Q; Gr 4

HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-701-4 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-507-2 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-504-1 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-573-7 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-512-6 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-625-3 Ebook available Ebook available PB: $6.99 / 978-1-56145-540-9 Ebook available Ebook available AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Ebook available AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile GRL P; Gr 3 GRL O; Gr 3 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Q; Gr 4 GRL O; Gr 3 GRL R; Gr 4

HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-814-1 PB: $6.99 / 978-1-56145-594-2 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-68263-076-1 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-497-6 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-807-3 Ebook available PB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-077-8 Ebook available Ebook available AR • RC • Lexile Ebook available AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile GRL R; Gr 4 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL R; Gr 4 GRL Q; Gr 4 GRL R; Gr 4

[email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 108 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 “Bowen is quickly joining the ranks of today’s most popular sports-fiction authors...he skillfully interweaves fact and fiction and uses historical sports plays and concepts as a backdrop for the story.” —School Library Journal

PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-510-2 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-508-9 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-516-4 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-509-6 Ebook available Ebook available Ebook available Ebook available AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Q; Gr 4 GRL Q; Gr 4 GRL R; Gr 4 GRL Q; Gr 4

Ages 7–12 / Sports Territory: World • All rights available Series themes: sports history, realistic fiction

✎ Discussion guides To order any of these titles in full or custom sets, contact special sales. PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-511-9 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-955-1 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-566-9 Ebook available PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-956-8 Ebook available AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Ebook available AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Q; Gr 4 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Q; Gr 4 GRL Q; Gr 4

PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-632-1 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-845-5 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-495-2 Ebook available PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-894-3 Ebook available AR • RC • Lexile Ebook available AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL N; Gr 3 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL R; Gr 4 GRL Q; Gr 4 [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 109 Middle Grade • Backlist

Amphibian Acrobats Leslie Bulion Leslie Bulion Illustrated by Robert Meganck At the Sea Floor Café HC: $15.99 / 978-1-68263-098-3 Odd Ocean Critter Poems PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-184-3 Leslie Bulion Ebook available Illustrated by Leslie Evans Territory: World • All rights available

HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-565-2 Step right up to the fascinating world PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-920-9 Text: Territory: US & Canada; Rights: Peachtree of acrobatic amphibians—from the except dramatic, translation (Dunham Literary) agile Wallace’s flying frog to the Art: Territory: World; Rights: Peachtree Lexile • F&P bouncing Venezuelan pebble toad! GRL W; Gr 6 Find out what’s on the menu for some Ages 8–12 / Poetry / Nature / ★ “A completely satisfying unusual undersea creatures! Nonfiction package… Child readers and Themes: amphibians, science poetry, frogs, salamanders, educators will find themselves “Dexterous formal verse…pairs with caecilians AR • Lexile enthralled by short, punchy poems pleasingly abstract block prints in this ✎ Teacher’s guide GRL R; Gr 4 and the science behind them.” Ages 8–12 / Poetry / Nature / informative, fun collection.” —Kirkus Reviews Nonfiction —Publisher’s Weekly Themes: poetry, marine life, ★ Booklist exploration, science Leaf Litter Critters v Parents’ Choice Recommended; Bank Street Best Books of the Year; Leslie Bulion NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 Illustrated by Robert Meganck

HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-950-6 Random Body Parts PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-183-6 Ebook available Gross Anatomy Riddles in Verse Territory: World • All rights available Leslie Bulion Illustrated by Mike Lowery Have fun on a poetic tour through the leaf litter layer and dig into fascinating HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-737-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-103-4 facts about the tiny critters who live Ebook available there. Territory: World • All rights available H “A delightful, memorable Take a free-form trip though the Lexile • F&P GRL Y; Gr 6 introduction to an unsung ecosystem.” human body with these humorous Ages 8–12 / Poetry / Nature / —Kirkus Reviews riddle poems. Nonfiction Themes: ecosystems, insects, “An engaging collection, equal parts worms, bacteria, poetry forms AR • Lexile • F&P ✎ Teacher’s guide GRL T; Gr 5 gross-out humor and hard science.” Ages 8–12 / Poetry / Science / —School Library Journal Nonfiction Superlative Birds Leslie Bulion Themes: human anatomy, v NCTE Notable Poetry List; NSTA biology, poetic forms, Recommends; Science Books & Films Illustrated by Robert Meganck Shakespeare Best Books of the Year; Parents’ ✎ Teacher’s guide HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-951-3 Choice Approved Award PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-185-0 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except Chinese (simplified), Korean

Come along and get to know all about the best and brightest—and smelliest!—denizens of the bird RC • Lexile • F&P GRL U; Gr 5 world. Ages 8–12 / Poetry / Nature / Nonfiction ★ “Entertaining and educational.” Themes: birds, bird habits, animal —Kirkus Reviews Artwork © Robert Meganck from Amphibian Acrobats world records, science poetry ✎ Teacher’s guide ★ BCCB; Booklist v NCTE Notable Poetry Books [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 110 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 Backlist • Middle Grade

The Trouble with Rules Nina Soni, Former Best Leslie Bulion Friend Kashmira Sheth PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-576-8 Illustrated by Jenn Kocsmiersky Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available HC: $15.99 / 978-1-68263-057-0 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-205-5 Sometimes, breaking the rules is the Ebook available best thing you can do, especially when Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except the rules don’t allow you to be yourself. dramatic, commercial (O’Connor Literary Agency); Art: Peachtree

“Readers will empathize with Nadie’s Nina tried as hard as she could, but thought-provoking predicaments and she still forgot about her school project. her personal responses as she struggles And with her friendship with Jay on AR • RC • Lexile • F&P through the transition from lower to AR • RC • Lexile • F&P the rocks and her little sister’s birthday GRL S; Gr 4 GRL Q; Gr 4 Ages 8–12 upper elementary school.” Ages 7–10 party around the corner, she’s got a lot —Kirkus Reviews to keep track of. Themes: friendship, gender, Themes: family, friendship, school problem solving, school “A sweet and entertaining series opener about family and friendship.” Uncharted Waters —Kirkus Reviews Leslie Bulion v CBC Women of Color Protagonists PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-485-3 Showcase; Bank Street Best Books of Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available the Year

How can Jonah explain that he is afraid Nina Soni, Sister Fixer of what lurks in the dark salt water? Kashmira Sheth Illustrated by Jenn Kocsmiersky “Realistic details about marine biology HC: $15.99 / 978-1-68263-054-9 research and boat motor mechanics PB: $7.99 / 978-1-68263-209-3 are engaging, and reluctant readers, Ebook available especially boys, will identify with Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except AR • RC • Lexile • F&P dramatic (O’ Connor Literary Agency); Art: GRL T; Gr 5 Jonah.” Peachtree Ages 8–12 —School Library Journal Nina Soni is restless indoors and hungry Themes: marine life, boating, honesty v Bank Street Best Books of the Year for a new project. Luckily, a fresh pile of dirt has just been delivered to the neighbors next door… The Universe of Fair Lexile • F&P Leslie Bulion GRL Q; Gr 4 “Sheth’s clear and distinctive narratorial Ages 7–10 Illustrated by Frank Dormer voice effortlessly leads readers through Themes: engineering, family, list the intricacies of Nina’s quirky, innocent HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-634-5 making, record keeping Ebook available ✎ Discussion guide world.” Territory: World; Rights: Text: Peachtree except —Kirkus Reviews dramatic, translation (Dunham Literary); Art: Peachtree v Parents’ Choice Recommended Award For a young science whiz, an eagerly awaited day at the fair turns into a wacky adventure with more twists and loops than the Gravity Whirl ride! AR • RC • Lexile GRL S; Gr 4 “A cheerful and totally entertaining Ages 8–12 look at fairs, friendship and the value of Themes: responsibility, family.” —Kirkus Reviews siblings, community, trust, physics, science ✎ Teacher’s guide v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award; Bank Street Best Books of the Year

Artwork © Jenn Kocsmiersky from Nina Soni, Former Best Friend

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Astra Moon Shadow Chris Platt Chris Platt

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-541-6 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-382-5 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-546-1 electronic (Richard Curtis) • Licensed: Finnish Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except club, Norwegian club, Swedish club electronic (Richard Curtis)

Horses are Lily’s life—just like they’d A young girl’s love for a beautiful Mustang been her mother’s. But will her mare fuels her fierce determination to save overprotective father stop her from the life—against all odds—of the wild horse’s fulfilling her dreams? orphaned filly.

“Horse-focused girls will enjoy the “Readers will quickly come to care about AR • RC • Lexile realistic details about the rigors of care, AR • RC • Lexile • F&P the life-or-death issue at the heart of the GRL R; Gr 4 GRL W; Gr 6 Ages 8–12 training, and competing.” —Booklist Ages 8–12 story…horse lovers will find plenty to enjoy.” —Booklist v Bank Street Best Books of the Year

Star Gazer Storm Chaser Chris Platt Chris Platt

HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-596-6 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-496-9 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except electronic (Richard Curtis) • Licensed: Czech club, electronic (Richard Curtis) Finnish club, German club, Hungarian club, Norwegian club, Swedish club Jessica hopes to become a great horse A spirited young girl’s determination and trainer someday like her father and her affection turns a fading horse into a rising brother, so she can’t help working with competitor. the wild Storm Chaser behind her father’s back. “Should please most horse-crazy middle- school girls, all of whom dream of the day “The writing flows naturally with AR • RC • Lexile AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL T; Gr 5 when they attend a horse auction with GRL U; Gr 5 succinct descriptions and a light, yet Ages 8–12 money in their hands.” —Kirkus Reviews Ages 8–12 exciting mood that is created from the beginning.” —School Library Journal v Parents’ Choice Approved Willow King Wind Dancer Chris Platt Chris Platt

PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-549-2 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-736-6 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except Ebook available electronic (Richard Curtis) • Licensed: Czech Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except club, Finnish club, German club, Hungarian club, electronic (Richard Curtis) • Licensed: Finnish club, Norwegian club, Swedish club Norwegian club, Swedish club

With so much at stake, can King and Katie Can a rescued horse help Ali get through to win the race and earn a spot in the her brother, who has returned from Afghan- prestigious Kentucky Derby? istan with PTSD?

“Horse-crazy readers will find themselves “Horse-crazy kids will love it, as always.” AR • RC • Lexile immersed in the racing world, and will AR • RC • Lexile —Kirkus Reviews GRL R; Gr 4 root for Willow King and for Katie all the GRL V; Gr 5 Ages 8–12 way.” —Kirkus Reviews Ages 8–12 v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; VOYA Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers Collection themes: hard work, horse care and training, patience, sacrifice [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 112 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 Backlist • Middle Grade

The Amazing Flight Night of the Spadefoot Toads of Darius Frobisher Bill Harley Bill Harley PB: $8.99 / 978-1-56145-638-3 Ebook available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-494-5 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except Ebook available dramatic (author) Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except dramatic (author) When his family moves to Massachusetts, A young boy’s hopes and an unusual Ben finds a kindred spirit in his eccentric bicycle bring about magical results. science teacher.

“[A] pleasant blend of melodrama “Harley’s appealing story shows readers and fantasy.” —School Library Journal that adults and children can connect in AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P meaningful friendships, and reminds them GRL T; Gr 5 GRL T; Gr 5 Ages 8–12 v Bank Street Best Books of the Year; Ages 8–12 that conservation can begin in their own VOYA Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School backyards.” —Kirkus Reviews Themes: mythology, inventions, Themes: endangered species, bullies, bicycles, fantasy Readers bullies, moving, snakes, toads ✎ Teacher’s guide v Green Earth Book Award

Bravo Zulu, Samantha! Dog Sense Kathleen Benner Duble Sneed B. Collard III

HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-401-3 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-351-1 / 1-56145-351-X Ebook available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-460-0 Territory: World • All rights available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available An independent-minded girl and her crotchety retired grandfather find common Guy hatches a plan to train his Border ground when they work together to build Collie to compete against the school bully an airplane. and his dog at the town’s Frisbee-catching competition. “A warm account of a turbulent but strong relationship between a grandfather and “Believable characters…enough action to AR • RC • Lexile • F&P granddaughter.” —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile • F&P keep reluctant readers interested.” GRL U; Gr 5 GRL W; Gr 6 Ages 8–12 Ages 8–12 —School Library Journal

Themes: airplanes, friendship, Themes: bullies, dogs, sports, grandparents, secrets moving

Gaff Hide and Seek Shan Correa Katy Grant

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-526-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-669-7 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except dramatic (Erin Murphy) Paul has been sheltered from the harsh realities of the ties between his family’s When a teenage boy on a high-tech business and the underworld of cockfighting treasure hunt inadvertently stumbles into until a friend reminds him of the terrible the middle of a crime, he finds himself in a fate that awaits the roosters. dangerous situation that could turn deadly.

“Reminiscent of Graham Salisbury’s “Mystery and adventure propel this AR • RC • Lexile fiction, Correa’s debut is strongly colored AR • RC • Lexile readable survival story that will hit the spot GRL Y; Gr 6 GRL U; Gr 5 with Gary Paulsen’s fans and may also Ages 8–12 by its distinctive regional setting and Ages 8–12 culture… Paul’s narrative voice is spot-on.” entice reluctant readers.” Themes: animal rights, Themes: geocaching, —School Library Journal friendship, Hawaii, morality —Booklist geography, family, loyalty survival

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Charlie Bumpers vs. the Charlie Bumpers vs. the Teacher of the Year Really Nice Gnome Bill Harley Bill Harley Illustrated by Adam Gustavson Illustrated by Adam Gustavson

HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-732-8 HC: $13.95 / 978-1-56145-740-3 PB: $7.99 / 978-1-56145-824-0 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-831-8 CD: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-770-0 CD: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-788-5 Ebook and digital audio available Ebook and digital audio available

Charlie Bumpers’s worst fear is confirmed: Charlie is ready to play the bad guy in the he has Mrs. Burke for fourth grade. class play, but Mrs. Burke has other ideas! “Marks a lovely change of pace from “An uncanny sense of elementary school the sarcasm of Wimpy Kid.” AR • RC • Lexile AR • RC • Lexile • F&P humor.” —Kirkus Reviews GRL Q; Gr 4 —Kirkus Reviews GRL O; Gr 3 ✎ Teacher’s guide, series poster ✎ Teacher’s guide v Parents’ Choice Recommended v Parents’ Choice Recommended; Beverly Cleary Children’s Choice Award

Charlie Bumpers vs. the Charlie Bumpers vs. the Squeaking Skull Perfect Little Turkey Bill Harley Bill Harley Illustrated by Adam Gustavson Illustrated by Adam Gustavson

HC: $13.95 / 978-1-56145-808-0 HC: $13.95 / 978-1-56145-835-6 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-888-2 PB $6.95 / 978-1-56145-963-6 CD: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-809-7 CD: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-893-6 Ebook and digital audio available Ebook and digital audio available Can Charlie be a polite host to the most Can Charlie face his fear of horror movies annoying little cousin in the universe? and enjoy Halloween? “Good-natured holiday chaos.” “Charlie’s thoughts and feelings are AR • RC • Lexile AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —Publishers Weekly GRL P; Gr 3 universal, making his realistic situation a GRL O; Gr 3 ✎ Teacher’s guide learning experience for more than just the ✎ Teacher’s guide v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award main character.” —Kirkus Reviews

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HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-939-1 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-940-7 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-001-3 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-064-8 CD: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-941-4 CD: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-942-1 Ebook and digital audio available Ebook and digital audio available

Charlie has high hopes for his soccer team Charlie convinces everyone at school that until he finds out that the new coach isn’t his dad will be the greatest Career Week all that interested in fantabulous plays. speaker ever! What will happen when they find out the truth about his dad’s job? AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL O; Gr 3 “Master storyteller Harley scores again GRL O; Gr 3 ✎ Teacher’s guide with fourth-grader Charlie Bumpers.” ✎ Teacher’s guide —Kirkus Reviews

Charlie Bumpers vs. the End Ages 7–10 of the Year Territory: World • All rights available Bill Harley Series themes: family, cooperation, Illustrated by Adam Gustavson responsibility, friendship

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Hector wants to deal with bullies by himself before he moves back to Chile at the end of the year, but Charlie and Tommy are determined to help their friend before he goes. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL P; Gr 3 “Narrated in a balance of warmhearted Themes: bullying, friendship, insight and wacky naiveté.” diversity, inventive thinking, humor —Kirkus Reviews ✎Teacher’s guide

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The Real Question Rosa Jordan Adrian Fogelin Lost Goat Lane HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-383-2 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-501-0 Rosa Jordan Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-325-2 / 1-56145-325-0 except Korean Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except Canadian, Korean Fish tries to escape his responsibilities, and gains a new understanding of his When Kate meets a middle-class African- commitments to others. American family, she becomes aware of the undercurrent of discrimination “Readers will empathize with the and prejudice that runs through her AR • Lexile engaging young man who, without GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ a guidebook, sorts through life’s real community, and the complex roles of race Ages 12–16 and class in her own relationships. questions.” —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Themes: family, friendship, GRL W; Gr 6 school, responsibility Ages 8–12 “A tender, satisfying offering.” Themes: class, family, race, —School Library Journal rural life Sister Spider Knows All The Goatnappers Adrian Fogelin Rosa Jordan HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-290-3 / 1-56145-290-4 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-386-3 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-400-6 / 1-56145-400-1 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Canadian Roxanne discovers her mother’s teenage Justin struggles with conflicting choices diary and uncovers a painful past while and important decisions about family, questioning the future. loyalty, and responsibility. “Fogelin captures the fragility of this “The animal cruelty issues will draw AR • RC • Lexile • F&P unique family with a lot of humor and GRL W; Gr 6 great characters.” —School Library Journal readers, and so will the friendships across Ages 8–12 AR • RC • Lexile race, gender, and age that show the GRL S; Gr 4 Themes: class, family, v Parents’ Choice Recommended Ages 8–12 meaning of community.” —Booklist friendship, loyalty ✎ Teacher’s guide Themes: animal rights, class, family, rural life v VOYA Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers The Last Wild Place Summer on the Moon Rosa Jordan Adrian Fogelin

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-458-7 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-626-0 Ebook available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-785-4 Territory: World • All rights available except Ebook available Canadian Territory: World • All rights available

Chip discovers something unbelievable A move from the inner city to an in the marshy woods: a family of Florida unfinished suburban development turns panthers that have been driven out of Socko’s world inside out. their home and dangerously close to human settlement. H“A winsome tale chock-full of strong- AR • RC • Lexile minded people providing mutual support AR • RC • Lexile GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ and well-timed nudges in good directions.” “An empowering story of friendship and Ages 9–12 GRL Y; Gr 6 —Booklist Ages 8–12 kids who step up to make a difference.” Themes: class, family, Themes: animal rights, class, —School Library Journal friendship, moving family, rural life, nature v IRA Social Justice Literature Award v ASPCA Henry Bergh Young Adult Award; Honor Book, Green Earth Book Award [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 116 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 Backlist • Middle Grade Adrian Fogelin’s Neighborhood Novels Anna Casey’s Place in the World Adrian Fogelin

HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-249-1 My Brother’s Hero PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-295-8 Adrian Fogelin Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-352-8 Ebook available Anna must deal with the loss of her family and Territory: World • All rights available adjust to living in a foster home. Ben longs for a taste of adventure—and “Evocative descriptions bubble up from a then an unexpected turn of events provides a

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P deep reality… And places are found, if not welcome opportunity to escape his routine. GRL U; Gr 5 the ones both kids thought they wanted.” Ages 8–12 —Booklist “This story has plenty of action, but it’s

Themes: change, the emotional drama, revealed in funny, AR • RC • Lexile • F&P conservation, foster v Bank Street Best Books of the Year GRL W; Gr 6 realistic dialogue and spot-on descriptions, children, friendship, Ages 8–12 that distinguish the novel.” moving, military veterans ✎ Teacher’s guide —School Library Journal Themes: boating, family, The Big Nothing marine life, friendships, nature Adrian Fogelin ✎ Teacher’s guide

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-326-9 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-388-7 Some Kind of Magic Ebook available Adrian Fogelin Territory: World • All rights available except German, Italian, Korean HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-820-2 Ebook available Justin begins to find himself after the people Territory: World • All rights available he has always depended on let him down. It’s the last summer before Cass, Jemmie, Ben, and Justin hit high school. Friends for H “Serious and humorous by turns, this years, they all know that everything will be seemingly simple story is actually quite different for them once school starts. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Y; Gr 6 complex but not weighty and will be Ages 8–12 enthusiastically embraced.” “A fine, complex tale of family, friends and —School Library Journal Themes: change, family, AR • RC • Lexile • F&P magic.” —Kirkus Reviews friendship, mental health, GRL W; Gr 6 music Ages 8–12 v ✎ Teacher’s guide Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff Award Crossing Jordan Themes: change, community, friendship Adrian Fogelin The Sorta Sisters HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-215-6 Adrian Fogelin PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-281-1 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except French, HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-424-2 Italian, Japanese PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-592-8 Ebook available When African-American Jemmie moves in Territory: World • All rights available next door to white Cassie, the two girls must A chance correspondence between two girls learn how to address their parents’ deeply separated by the length of the state of Florida held prejudices. becomes a flourishing friendship. “In this sensitive portrait of black-white AR • RC • Lexile • F&P relations in a changing neighborhood, “A heartfelt story that shows the many GRL X; Gr 6 factors that create family, friends, and Ages 8–12 Fogelin offers a tactful, evenhanded look at AR • RC • Lexile • F&P prejudice.” —USA Today home.” —Booklist Themes: friendship, loyalty, GRL U; Gr 5 Ages 8–12 race, reading, running, v tolerance YALSA Best Books for Young Adults; Honor v Honor Book, Green Earth Book Award Book, ILA Notable Books for a Global Society Themes: foster children, ✎ Teacher’s guide friendship, letter writing [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 117 Middle Grade • Backlist Misfits, Inc. series

Misfits, Inc. No. 1: Misfits, Inc. No. 4: The Vanishing Chip The Kingfisher’s Tale Mark Delaney Mark Delaney

PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-176-0 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-226-2 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except Arabic Territory: World • All rights available When the Misfits explore the national The Misfits band together to clear Mattie’s forest near Byte’s family cabin, they find grandfather, who has been accused of themselves in the middle of a terrifying stealing a million-dollar computer chip. ecological mystery and a looming political scandal. “Smartly written, the characters are believable, and the action is heart- “This suspenseful ecological story will AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL W; Gr 6 pounding.” —Chicago Tribune GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ appeal to young mystery fans. Readers Ages 10–14 Ages 10–14 who don’t yet know the Misfits will enjoy ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ Teacher’s guide meeting them.” —Kliatt Misfits, Inc. No. 2: Misfits, Inc. No. 5: Of Heroes And Villains The Protester’s Song Mark Delaney Mark Delaney

PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-178-4 PB: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-244-6 / 1-56145-244-0 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

The Misfits are summoned to a comic The Misfits investigate a thirty-year-old book convention, where a villain commits a mystery. daring crime. “This skillfully woven mystery will have “With a great ensemble cast, appealing readers looking for further adventures of villains and heroes, and lots of action and ‘The Misfits, Inc.’” —School Library Journal AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ surprises, this is an excellent transitional GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ Ages 10–14 bridge for reluctant readers from comics to Ages 10–14 ✎ Teacher’s guide novels.” —Booklist ✎ Teacher’s guide Misfits, Inc. No. 3: Misfits, Inc. No. 6: Growler’s Horn Hit and Run Mark Delaney Mark Delaney

PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-206-4 PB: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-275-0 / 1-56145-275-0 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except Arabic Territory: World • All rights available except Arabic

What does the note found in Jake’s clarinet What at first seems like a routine mean about the disappearance of a jazz investigation quickly turns dangerous musician and three million dollars? as the Misfits find themselves caught in a complicated plot involving a gang- “This third installment of their adventures controlled car-theft ring. will please fans of the series and newcomers AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ alike, with lots of action, sympathetic heroes GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ “The author does a fine job of weaving Ages 10–14 and intriguing villains. A fun mystery.” Ages 10–14 intricate mystery tales that will appeal to ✎ Teacher’s guide —Kliatt ✎ Teacher’s guide YA readers.” —Christian Library Journal

Ages 10–14 / Mystery Series themes: friendship, loyalty, mystery, teamwork

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The Brain Finds a Leg The Brain Full of Holes Martin Chatterton Martin Chatterton

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-503-4 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-527-0 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Little Hare Books Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Little Hare Books

With a missing human leg and a crocodile Sheldon and The Brain encounter parallel who likes to play fetch as clues, Sheldon and universes, flying cows, carnivorous cuckoo The Brain turn detective and uncover a web clocks, and shrinking scientists in this fast- of evil. paced adventure that features the silly side of physics. “Readers shouldn’t expect anything remotely realistic and instead surrender “Those who like laughs along with a sci-fi

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P themselves to the industrial-strength AR • RC • Lexile • F&P influenced mystery will like this.” —Booklist GRL V; Gr 5 zaniness.” —Kirkus Reviews GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ Ages 10–14 Ages 10–14

Themes: bullying, mystery, Themes: family, mystery, science science

Do You Know the Yes, I Know the Monkey Man Monkey Man? Dori Hillestad Butler Dori Hillestad Butler HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-479-2 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-060-0 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-340-5 Ebook available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-038-9 Territory: World • All rights available except Ebook available commercial, dramatic (Wendy Schmalz) • Territory: World • All rights available Licensed: German, Korean except Korean T.J. always believed that her twin sister and Samantha’s quest to answer her questions her mother were dead—because that’s what about her past sets in motion a chain of her father had told her. But Mom and Sam events that change her life forever. are very much alive.

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “Butler has a simplicity of narrative voice AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “Highly readable.” —School Library Journal GRL Y; Gr 6 that makes the story easy to read while GRL Y; Gr 6 Ages 10–14 Ages 10–14 reflecting the often-complex emotions.” Themes: divorce, family, —School Library Journal Themes: divorce, family, mystery, siblings mystery, siblings ✎ Discussion guide ✎ Discussion guide

My Life and Death by Suspect Alexandra Canarsie Kristin Wolden Nitz Susan Heyboer O’Keefe HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-543-0 Ebook available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-387-0 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except Ebook available dramatic (Erin Murphy) Territory: World • All rights available Jen is drawn into her grandmother’s plans to Allie’s strange new hobby—attending the solve a real mystery from the past involving funerals of strangers—takes an ominous turn the disappearance of a beautiful and when she becomes preoccupied with the accomplished young woman—Jen’s own death of an adolescent boy. mother. “A strong first offering for young adults.” “A darned good little mystery. Intriguing, AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —School Library Journal AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Y; Gr 6 GRL W; Gr 6 suspenseful fun.” —Kirkus Reviews Ages 12–16 Ages 12–16 / Mystery Themes: consequences, Themes: family, mystery, family, friendship, mystery, performance, secrets responsibility ✎ Teacher’s guide

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Charlie’s Story Death Mountain Maeve Friel Sherry Shahan

PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-315-3 / 1-56145-315-3 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-428-0 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Poolbeg Press Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available Charlie learns that her individuality is also her strength, and that she holds the power to An afternoon hike in the Sierra Mountains change her destiny. turns into a struggle for survival.

“A masterful portrait of children’s torment “A great addition to the adventure-survival of other children and the bleak emotional genre.” —School Library Journal landscape of a desperate young teen…an extraordinary tale about the power that AR • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL W; Gr 6 bullies wield, a bit reminiscent of Cormier’s GRL U; Gr 5 Ages 12–16 Chocolate War.” —Booklist Ages 10–14 Themes: bullying, single Themes: safety, self-reliance, parents, peer pressure survival, storms, nature

Eleanor’s Story The Glow Stone An American Girl in Ellen Dreyer Hitler’s Germany Eleanor Ramrath Garner HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-370-2 / 1-56145-370-6 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-296-5 Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except The death of her uncle triggers a chain of Chinese (complex) events that threatens to overwhelm Phoebe The dramatic memoir of a young American and her family. girl trapped in Berlin during World War II. “Introspective teens should appreciate H “A must-have memoir about an aspect of Phoebe’s hard-won journey to self AR • RC • Lexile • F&P wartime survival not often written about in AR • F&P acceptance.” —School Library Journal GRL Y; Gr 6 GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ Ages 12–16 / Memoir children’s literature.” —Booklist Ages 12–16 v Bank Street Best Books of the Year Themes: Europe during World Themes: caving, death, family, War II, coming of age, memoir v IRA/CBC Children’s Book Award; IRA geology, relationships ✎ Discussion guide Teachers’ Choices; IRA Young Adults’ ✎ Teacher’s guide Choices; NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; YALSA Best Books for Young Adults

The Passage Giving Up the Ghost James Killgore Sheri Sinykin

HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-384-9 / 1-56145-384-6 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-423-5 Ebook available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-572-0 Territory: World • All rights available Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Against his family’s wishes, Sam joins the Confederate Navy and learns that honor An intriguing supernatural mystery lies at the can be a smokescreen for arrogance and heart of this mesmerizing tale of a young girl pride. who comes to terms with her fear of death.

“Well-told and firmly in the tradition of a “Equal parts psychological realism and war story in which the protagonist joins a supernatural thriller, this story about living cause and returns broken and embittered, AR • RC • Lexile • F&P in the present and conquering fear has teen AR • F&P wondering how anyone believed in the GRL V; Gr 5 GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ appeal in spades.” —Kirkus Reviews Ages 10–14 Ages 12–16 / Historical fiction glories of battle and patriotic rhetoric.” —Kirkus Reviews Themes: death, family, ghosts, Themes: courage and relationships cowardice, motivation behind ✎ Teacher’s guide war, family bonds [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 120 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 Backlist • Young Adult

Believarexic The Incredible Adventures of J. J. Johnson Cinnamon Girl Melissa Keil HC: $18.95 / 978-1-56145-771-7 PB: $9.95 / 978-1-68263-007-5 Illustrated by Mike Lawrence Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-905-6 PB: $9.95 / 978-1-68263-041-9 Ebook available When Jennifer finally confesses her Territory: Text: US & Canada • Rights: Text: Hardie bulimarexia and is hospitalized, her journey Grant Egmont; Art: Peachtree is only just beginning. Alba wants to stop time so she can stay in her small town forever—but the end of the H “Compelling and authentic, this story is world might just force her to confront her impossible to put down…a raw, memorable AR • RC • Lexile • F&P future. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P reading experience.” —Booklist GRL Z+; Gr HS/Adult GRL Z; Gr HS/Adult Ages 12–16 Ages 12–16 “A dash of swoon-worthy romance and a v ILA Young Adults’ Choices Themes: friendship, healthy helping of humor. ” —Kirkus Reviews Themes: eating disorders, romance, emotions, body image, mental health transitions, ambition, ✎ Discussion guide change v Parents’ Choice Recommended The Theory of Everything Life in Outer Space J. J. Johnson Melissa Keil

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-623-9 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-742-7 PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-889-9 PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-975-9 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except audio Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hardie Grant (Curtis Brown) • Licensed: French, Portuguese Egmont (Brazil), Spanish

When Sarah’s best friend died, everyone was Sam Kinnison is determined to ignore new sad; now they’re just ready for Sarah to move girl Camilla Carter, but she has other plans. on. But Sarah’s not ready. “A humorous, heartfelt and angst-y AR • RC • Lexile H“Readers will easily relate to Sarah’s use AR • RC • Lexile romance.” —Kirkus Reviews GRL Z+; Gr HS/Adult of cynicism as a defense mechanism—her GRL Z+; Gr HS Ages 12–16 Ages 12–16 sharp-witted voice sets the tone for a story v YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults; Themes: film, friendship, Themes: friendship, grief, that’s truly tragicomic.” —Publishers Weekly music, romance Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award recovery, connections v Bank Street Best Books of the Year; CCBC Choices This Girl Is Different The Secret Science of Magic J. J. Johnson Melissa Keil

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-578-2 HC: $17.95 / 978-1-68263-014-3 PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-700-7 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hardie Grant Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except audio Egmont (Curtis Brown) • Licensed: Croatian, French, German, Korean, Spanish Sophia doesn’t have the patience for silly playing cards and coins that keep turning Homeschooled by her counterculture mother, up in her belongings. So if Joshua wants to Evie decides to spend her senior year in make a real connection with Sophia, he will public school. have to step up his performance.

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “Readers will never look at high school— GRL Z+; Gr HS / Adult “Neuroatypical characters, nerdiness, social AR • RC • Lexile • F&P or life—the same.” —Kirkus Reviews Ages 12+ anxiety, intelligence, and magic make this GRL Z+; Gr 9th & up Ages 12–16 Themes: love, friendship, book stand out.” —School Library Journal v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award; fitting in, family, high school Themes: free speech, responsibility, injustice, bullies Bank Street Best Books of the Year; Amelia ✎ Discussion guide v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award Bloomer Project

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What I Like About Me Flash Point Jenna Guillaume Sneed B. Collard III

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-160-7 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-385-6 PB: $9.99 / 978-1-68263-278-9 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-577-5 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Jacinta Dimase Territory: World • All rights available Literary Management • Rights sold: audio As wildfires threaten his home, his The last thing sixteen-year-old Maisie stepfather’s livelihood, and the raptors he Martin thought she’d be doing over vacation has come to love, Luther struggles to resolve is entering a beauty pageant. Not when she’s the conflicts within himself and in his spent most of her life hiding her body from community. everyone.

Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “Environmentally-minded teens will GRL Z+; Gr HS/Adult “A fun story, abounding in humor, romance, GRL Y; Gr 6 appreciate this look at current issues within a Ages 12+ and inspiration and filled with multifaceted Ages 12–16 coming-of-age story.” —School Library Journal Themes: body positivity, characters that readers will enjoy.” Themes: community, friendship, self-esteem —Booklist conservation, family, forest ✎ Discussion guide fires, raptors v Bank Street Best Books of the Year

Pretty Funny for a Girl Pepperland Rebecca Elliott Mark Delaney

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-147-8 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-402-0 / 1-56145-402-8 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: US • Rights: Penguin Random House UK Territory: World • All rights available except Korean When Haylah learns that handsome Leo Star’s mother has died. When she finds is into comedy, she jumps at the chance to a letter addressed to John Lennon and a ghostwrite his sets. But is Leo interested in vintage guitar, she finds a way out of her returning the favor? If Haylah’s ever going to grief. step into the spotlight, first she’ll need to put herself out there and strut like the comedy “Delaney’s book will resonate with readers queen she truly is. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P long after they put it down… Star’s pain and Lexile • F&P GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ GRL Z; Gr 7&8+ Ages 12–16 healing sends a strong message, and Delaney “A refreshing coming-of-age read full of Ages 12+ is the perfect conduit.” —VOYA optimism, dreams, and plenty of stereotype- Themes: family, grief, music, Themes: comedy, family, relationships ✎ Teacher’s guide relationships, self-confidence, smashing laughs. A natural pick for body image Dumplin’…fans.” —Booklist ✎ Discussion guide

Sing Like No One's Listening Double Eagle Vanessa Jones Sneed B. Collard III

HC: $17.99 / 978-1-68263-194-2 PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-599-7 Ebook available Ebook available Territory: US • Rights: Macmillan UK Territory: World • All rights available

Nettie Delany has just been accepted into Mike and Kyle must outrun a hurricane a prestigious performing arts school, but and thieves who will do anything to get their she hasn’t been able to sing in public since hands on a fortune in Confederate gold! her mother died. If she wants to keep her place in a highly coveted program, she’ll “Mike’s first-person narration moves along have to work through her grief and deliver a quickly, the action spiraling to a climactic showstopper or face expulsion. confrontation just before a devastating Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P hurricane.” —Kirkus Reviews GRL Z; Gr HS+ GRL X; Gr 6 Ages 12+ “Will delight any reader who loves stories of Ages 10–14 aspiring young stars learning their craft…a Themes: grief, healing, Themes: family, mystery, musical theater, performing fast read with staying power.” —Booklist shipwrecks, treasure hunting arts, romance ✎ Discussion guide

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Skye struggles to balance many challenges, Befriended by a WWII veteran, Sean including caring for her brother with begins his transformation from a lost teen Down syndrome and dealing with her to a confident, hopeful young adult. boyfriend’s aggressive advances. “A heart-wrenching tale. Buy it.” —VOYA “Compelling and believable.” —Booklist AR • RC • Lexile • F&P v YALSA Best Books for Young Adults GRL Z+; Gr 9th & up AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Ages 12–16 v YALSA Popular Paperbacks GRL X; Gr 6 Ages 12–16 Themes: Down syndrome, family, responsibility, trust Themes: child abuse, heroism, ✎ Teacher’s guide horses, relationships, responsibility ✎ Teacher’s guide Out of the Blue S. L. Rottman

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-499-0 Rough Waters PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-786-1 S. L. Rottman Ebook available Territory: World • All rights available HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-172-2 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-413-6 Military brat Stu struggles to adjust to life Ebook available on a new base. Gradually, he realizes that Territory: World • All rights available something is going on at the neighbor’s house. Should he get involved? A crisis on the river may save Scott and Gregg from losing the only family they “The story offers both a realistic have left. interpretation of teenage life on an Air Force base and the teen’s feeling of AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “A great read.” —School Library Journal GRL Z+; Gr 9th & up powerlessness upon witnessing child Ages 12–16 abuse—both physical and verbal—in v YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Themes: child abuse, family, action.” —School Library Journal AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Readers; IRA Young Adults’ Choices military GRL Y; Gr 6 Ages 12–16

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When his brother ran away from home, Shadow stopped depending on other people. But now Daniel is back and he stands accused of murder.

“A thought-provoking novel that highlights the difficulties and rewards of second chances and new beginnings.” —Booklist AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ Ages 12–16 v IRA Young Adults’ Choices; YALSA

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Helping the Child Who Doesn’t FussBusters at Home Fit In Around-the-Clock Strategies and Stephen Nowicki Jr. and Games for Smoothing the Rough Marshall P. Duke Spots in Your Preschooler’s Day Carol Baicker-McKee PB: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-025-1 Territory: World • All rights available except Chinese (complex) PB: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-262-0 Territory: World • All rights available Clinical psychologists offer tips for parents whose children are struggling to fit in with A one-of-a-kind parent’s survival guide that their peers. will help you make daily life with young children more rewarding and less daunting. “These children are misfits for reasons that are both identifiable and correctable.” —Jane Brody, The New York Times

Starting Kids Off Right FussBusters On the Go How to Raise Confident Children Strategies and Games for Stress- Who Can Make Friends and Build Free Outings, Errands, and Healthy Relationships Vacations with Your Preschooler Stephen Nowicki Jr., Marshall P. Duke, Carol Baicker-McKee and Amy Van Buren PB: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-263-7 / 1-561345-263-7 PB: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-447-1 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available This parenting guide shows on-the-go Psychologists show parents and teachers how families how to make the most of traveling to help children develop richer and more with children. successful relationships. “Practical and a joy to read, FussBusters is highly recommended for all parenting and child development collections.” —Library Journal

Teaching Your Child the The Preschooler Language of Social Success Problem Solver Marshall P. Duke, Stephen Nowicki Jr., Tackling Tough and Tricky and Elisabeth A. Martin Transitions with your Three- to Four-Year-Old PB: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-126-5 Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Carol Baicker-McKee

Help your child master the language of PB: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-445-7 nonverbal communication. Territory: World • All rights available

“Stephen Nowicki and Marshall Duke’s A psychologist and seasoned mom offers work with children is state-of-the art in the parents strategies, ideas, and advice—both teaching of the basic and critical emotional hard-won and professional—to smooth intelligence skills.” your child’s transition from diapers and —Daniel Goleman, author of dependence to preschool and independence. Emotional Intelligence

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Many of our titles have been leveled or are part of programs such as Accelerated Reader and Reading Counts. Visit our website to find specific information for each title: www.peachtree-online.com/resources/leveling-information In this catalog, abbreviations found with each title indicate the following: AR: Accelerated Reader RC: Reading Counts Lexile: Lexile leveling F&P: Fountas & Pinnell leveling

Authors and Doyle, Beverly—66 Karwoski, Gail Langer—102 Nogales, Jill—68 Illustrators Doyle, Malachy—75 Kay, Terry—85 Nolan, Janet—88 Dray, Philip—87 Keep, Richard—84 Nowicki Jr., Stephen—126 Adams, Diane—56, 57 Dreyer, Ellen—120 Keil, Melissa—121 Akin, Sara Laux—57 Duble, Kathleen Benner—113 Kelly, Mij—78 O’Callahan, Jay—77 Alcorn, Stephen—87, 88 Duke, Marshall P.—124 Killgore, James—120 O’Keefe, Susan Heyboer—119 Amoss, John—92 Duke, Shirley Smith—57 Kimmelman, Leslie—87 O’Reilly, John—77 Applegate, Stan—100 Duncan, Daniel—99 Kitamura, Satoshi—8–9, 70 Odriozola, Elena—70 Argent, Kerry—71 Ebbeler, Jeffrey—76 Kittinger, Jo S.—93 Ogilvie, Sara—53 Armo, Nancy—50 Kocsmiersky, Jenn—32–33, 111 Ohlin, Nancy—26, 100 Ashby, Ruth—100 Elliott, Rebecca—122 Kodman, Stanislawa—106 Oliphant, Manelle—47 Austin, Michael—44, 72, 79, 82, Emmett, Jonathan—73, 85 Krasner, Steven—107 84 Engle, Margarita—44, 89 Papoulas, Ted—91 Ayliffe, Alex—58 Evans, Leslie—110 Laberis, Stephanie—65 Papp, Lisa—69 Ayto, Russell—78, 85 Laird, Elizabeth—50 Papp, Robert—102 Farnsworth, Bill—93 LaMarche, Jim—80 Parsons, Garry—14–15 Bachem, Paul—102, 103, 104 Faulkner, Matt—84 Laminack, Lester L.—80–81 Paschkis, Julie—16, 59 Baicker–McKee, Carol—124 Farook, Nizrana—30–31 Lamut, Sonja—91 Patten, Brian—57 Banks, Sara Harrell—104 Findley, Ron J.—104 Larios, Julie—59 Perkins, Maripat—16, 75 Batten, Mary—66 Fitzgerald, Gerald—91 Latimer, Alex—52–53 Peter, Gareth—14–15 Bauer, Louisa—26, 99 Fleming, Sibley—92 Lawrence, Mike—121 Pichon, Liz—50 Bayley, Nicola—57 Fogelin, Adrian—116–117 Leplar, Anna C.—77 Platt, Chris—112 Bedford, David—50 French, Simon—106 Lepp, Bil—75 Pons, Adela—46, 105 Bee, William—40, 43, 48–49 Friel, Maeve—120 Levinson, Cynthia—105 Posey, Lee—65 Bergum, Constance R.—65, 80, Levinson, Sanford—105 89 Galbraith, Kathryn O.—46, 55, 67 Lewin, Ted—89 Rae, Jennifer—78 Bernatene, Poly—73, 85, 99 Garner, Eleanor Ramrath—120 Litten, Kristyna—4–5 Raine, Patricia—77 Bishop, Sylvia—99 Garrity, Jennifer Johnson—104 Littlewood, Karin—70 Randall, Alison L.—93 Blake, Quentin—75, 85 Gayton, Sam—99 Loewer, Jean—65 Ransom, Jeanie Franz—92 Blumenthal, Deborah—93 Ginkel, Anne—50 Loewer, Peter—65 Rappoport, Ken—107 Blyth, Eileen—85 Gonzalez, Thomas—17, 44, 66, Lord, Janet—59 Ratterree, Alice—87, 99 Bolam, Emily—50 68, 83, 88, 93, 105 Lord, Leonie—78 Rayner, Catherine—71 Bond, Higgins—64, 66 Goodell, Jon—72 Love, Judy—81 Read, Kate—50 Bootman, Colin—91 Gorman, Carol—104 Lowery, Linda—106 Reiss, Mike—79, 85 Bottner, Barbara—78, 93 Gove, Doris—67 Lowery, Mike—110 Rich, Anna—88 Bowen, Fred—27, 108–109 Grant, Katy—113 Luthardt, Kevin—47, 56 Richmond, Susan Edwards—68 Bowman, Donna Janell—88, 89 Grooms, Temika—107 Lyons, Kelly Starling—90 Riley–Webb, Charlotte—93 Braun, Sebastien—71 Guillaume, Jenna—36–37, 122 Riordan, James—58 Brooks, S. G.—72 Gustavson, Adam—79, 81, 87, 89, Mai–Wyss, Tatjana—67, 77 Robinson, Michelle—78 Brown, Ken—58 93, 114–115 Maland, Nick—92 Rocha, Lorraine—68 Buchanan, Jane—93 Mallory, Marilynn H.—67 Rockliff, Mara—74 Bulion, Leslie—24–25, 110–111 Halperin, Wendy Anderson—67 Markle, Sandra—17, 67, 68 Rodman, Mary Ann—67, 74 Burgess, Mark—85 Harley, Bill—79, 113, 114–115 Martin, Elisabeth A.—124 Rottman, S. L.—123 Butler, Dori Hillestad—20–21 Hart, Alison—103, 104 Mattheson, Jenny—57 Rowe, Chelsea H.—79 96–97, 107, 119 Hartung, Susan Kathleen—57 Mayer, Bill—84 Ruelle, Karen Gray—50 Butler, John—46, 54–55 Havill, Juanita—106 McCord, Kathi Garry—81 Russell, Krista—105 Bynum, Janie—50 Hayashi, Nancy—57, 74, 78 McCutcheon, John—85, 89 Russell, Natalie—70 Heelan, Jamee Riggio—92 McGeorge, Constance W.—74 Caldwell, Kristy—87, 89 Helmore, Jim—70 McLellan, Gretchen Sandu, Anca—58, 68, 78 Capeci, Anne—101 Henrichs, Marjoke—12–13 Brandenburg—79 Salsbury, Sandra—2–3 Casale, Paul—101, 102 Henrichs, Wendy—74 Meganck, Robert—24–25, 110 Santini, Debrah—77, 83 Cave, Kathryn—92 Hess, Paul—75 Menk, James—26, 99 Savitz, Harriet May—70 Chaconas, Dori—89 Hood, Morag—71 Mewburn, Kyle—77 Schindler, S. D.—88 Chatterton, Martin—119 Hopkins, Jackie Mims—44, 72 Meyers, Nancy—20–21, 96–97 Schnitzlein, Danny—58, 84 Cole, Henry—28–29, 44, 72, 81, 99 Hopkinson, Deborah—86, 87, 88 Middleton, Julie—78 Schuett, Stacy—87 Coleman, Stephanie Fizer—68 Horse, Harry—47, 51, 98 Minter, Daniel—90 Seeley, Laura L.—44, 82 Collard III, Sneed B.—113, 122 Huling, Jan—72 Montgomery, Michael G.—65, 85, Shahan, Sherry—77, 120 Colombet, Julie—68 Hyland, Hilary—102 88, 103 Sheth, Kashmira—32–33, 76, 111 Colón, Raúl—44, 89 Moore, Cyd—67, 92 Shortsleeve, Kevin—84 Correa, Shan—113 Idle, Molly—16, 75 Morris, Carla—79 Sill, Cathryn—17, 41, 42, 45, 46, Cowles, Rose—78 Isherwood, Shirley—77 Mortensen, Lori—87 60–61, 62 Crunk, Tony—72 Moser, Barry—83 Sill, John—17, 41, 42, 45, 46 Jaeggi, Yoshiko—74, 76 Murail, Elvire—85 60–61, 62 Darbon, Mel—38–39 Jenkins, Leonard—88 Murail, Marie-Aude—85 Simmonds, Nicola—92 Deedy, Carmen Agra—44, 82–83 Johnson, J. J.—121 Murphy, Claire Rudolf—87 Sinykin, Sheri—93, 120 deGennaro, Sue—73 Jones, Pip—53 Slade, Suzanne—22–23, 87, 105 Delaney, Mark—118, 122 Jones, Richard—10–11, 70 Naiyomah, Wilson Kimeli—44, 83 Smith, Alex T.—94–95, 98 Doherty, Kathleen—4–5 Jones, Vanessa—122 Neely, Keith—107 Sneed, Brad—79 Dormer, Frank—79, 111 Jordan, Rosa—116 Nitz, Kristin Wolden—99, 107, 119 Soentpiet, Chris—80

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Sørensen, Henri—72, 82, 85, 91 Titles Bo the Brave—19, 73 Ding Dong! Gorilla!—78 Spiegel, Beth—74, 93 Bookshop Girl, The—99 Do You Know the Monkey Spurr, Elizabeth—47 Aalfred and Aalbert—71 Boy Who Cried Ninja, The—52 Man?—119 Stewart, Dawn Lesley—77 About Amphibians—60 Boy Who Thought He Was a Dog Sense—113 Stewart, Melissa—64–65 About Amphibians / Sobre los Teddy Bear, The—58 Double Eagle—122 Stockdale, Susan—6–7, 45, 47, 63 anfibios—45 Boy Who Was Raised by Double Reverse—108 Swanson, Jennifer—107 About Arachnids—61 Librarians, The—79 Duck & Penguin Are NOT Swarner, Kristina—93 About Birds—60 Brain Finds a Leg, The—119 Friends—71 Sylvada, Peter—67 About Birds / Sobre los Brain Full of Holes, The—119 Duck & Penguin Do NOT Like pájaros—45 Bravo Zulu, Samantha!—113 Sleepovers—71 About Crustaceans—61 Bring On the Birds—47, 63 Dugout Rivals—108 Tate, Don—86 About Fish—60 Bushwhacker: A Civil War Teo, Ali—77 About Fish / Sobre los peces—45 Adventure—104 Ebenezer Has a Word for Thomas, Patricia—67 About Habitats: Deserts—62 Butterfly Tree—67 Everything—79 Tidhar, Lavie—99 About Habitats: Forests—62 Eek! A Noisy Journey from A About Habitats: Grasslands—62 Camp K–9—74 to Z—59 Uhlberg, Myron—91 About Habitats: Mountains—62 Can I Come Too?—57 Eleanor’s Story—120 About Habitats: Oceans—62 Can You Cuddle Like a Koala?—46, Emma’s River—103 Van Buren, Amy—124 About Habitats: Polar Regions—62 54 Everlasting Now, The—104 Van Slyke, Rebecca—68 About Habitats: Rivers and Can You Growl Like a Bear?—46, Van Steenwyk, Elizabeth—88 Streams—62 54 14 Cows for America—83 Varley, Susan—58 About Habitats: Seashores—62 Can You Hear a Rainbow?—92 14 vacas para América—44 Verrico, Susan—102 About Habitats: Wetlands—62 Candy Mafia, The—99 Fabulous Fishes—47, 63 About Hummingbirds—61 Captain Small Pig—58 Fantastic Flowers—63 Waddell, Martin—58 About Insects—60 Carry Me!—63 Fault Lines in the Walton, Rick—79 About Insects / Sobre los Carter Reads the Newspaper—86 Constitution—105 Watling, James—100, 102 insectos—45 Cascade Mountain Railroad Feast of Peas—76 Weaver, Jo—55 About Mammals—60 Mysteries #1, The—101 Final Cut, The—109 Wenzel, David T.—75 About Mammals / Sobre los Cascade Mountain Railroad Finder, Coal Mine Dog—103 Weston, Elise—102 mamíferos—45 Mysteries #2, The—101 Firefly Mountain—67 Wheeler, Eliza—72 About Marine Mammals—17, 61 Cascade Mountain Railroad First Dog Fala—88 White, Michael P.—77, 82 About Marsupials—61 Mysteries #3, The—101 First Grade Stinks!—74 Whyte, Mary—74 About Mollusks—61 Cascade Mountain Railroad Flash Point—122 Wild, Margaret—71 About Parrots—61 Mysteries #4, The—101 Flora the Frog—77 Williams, Carol Lynch—106 About Penguins—61 Charles Darwin and the Voyage of Flowers for Sarajevo—89 Willis, Jeanne—58 About Raptors—61 the Beagle—100 Flying Over Brooklyn—91 Wilson, Tony—73 About Reptiles—60 Charlie Bumpers vs. His Big Flying!—56 Wolff, Ferida—70 About Reptiles / Sobre los Blabby Mouth—115 Friend for Mole, A—50 Wong, Li Keng—100 reptiles—45 Charlie Bumpers vs. the End of the Full Court Fever—109 Woolf, Julia—71 About Rodents—61 Year—115 Fussbusters at Home—124 Woollvin, Bethan—18–19, 73 About Seabirds—61 Charlie Bumpers vs. the Perfect Fussbusters On the Go—124 Wright, Randall—83 About Woodpeckers—61 Little Turkey—114 Wu, Leslie—67 Abraham Lincoln’s Dueling Charlie Bumpers vs. the Puny Gabriel’s Horses—104 Words—88 Pirates—115 Gabriel’s Journey—104 Zia, Farhana—68, 106 Adventures with My Charlie Bumpers vs. the Really Gabriel’s Triumph—104 Zong, Grace—79 Daddies—14–15 Nice Gnome—114 Gaff—113 Agatha’s Feather Bed—82 Charlie Bumpers vs. the Garden of My Imaan, The—106 Albert the Fix–it Man—59 Squeaking Skull—114 Gilbert de la Frogponde—78 Aliens from Earth—66 Charlie Bumpers vs. the Teacher Girl Who Stole an Elephant, Am I Yours?—52 of the Year—114 The—30–31 Amazing Flight of Darius Charlie’s Story—120 Giving Up the Ghost—120 Frobisher, The—113 Chasing the Nightbird—105 Glow Stone, The—120 Amazing Mr. Franklin, The—100 Cheshire Cheese Cat, The—83 Gnu and Shrew—58 Amphibian Acrobats—110 Chestnut—74 Go for the Goal!—109 Anna Casey’s Place in the Child of Spring—106 Goatnappers, The—116 World—117 Christmas in the Trenches—85 Going Down Home with Anna’s Blizzard—103 Churchill’s Tale of Tails—78 Daddy—90 Arbor Day Square—67 Clatter Bash!—84 Gold Miner’s Daughter, The—72 Are the Dinosaurs Dead, Dad?—78 Claude at the Beach—94 Golden Glove, The—108 Arlo the Lion Who Couldn’t Claude at the Circus—94 Good Fortune—100 Sleep—71 Claude in the City—94 Grow—106 Astra—112 Claude in the Country—95 Growing Up Cuban in Decatur, At the Beach—47 Claude in the Spotlight—95 Georgia—83 At the Sea Floor Café—110 Claude on the Big Screen—95 Grudge Keeper, The—74 Autumn Babies—46 Claude on the Slopes—95 Away With Words—87 Coastwatcher, The—102 Hansel & Gretel—19, 73 Copy Crocs, The—50 Hardcourt Comeback—109 Back to Bed, Ed!—71 Countdown—105 Harriet’s Horrible Hair Day—77 Park—50 Crossing Jordan—117 Hat Tricks—70 Beautiful Bananas—50 Curious About Birds—47 Head Above Water—123 Bedtime in the Jungle—55 Curious About Insects—41, 47 Helping the Child Who Doesn’t Believarexic—121 Curious About Mammals—47 Fit In—124 Beneath the Sun—65 Hero—123 Best Friend in the Whole Dad, Jackie, and Me—91 Hey, Daddy!—66 World—2–3 Dancing with Katya—89 Hide and Seek—113 Big Nothing, The—117 Dangerous Jane—87 Homer on the Case—28–29 Bird Count—68 Darling, Mercy Dog of World Horned Toad Prince, The—72 Bird Show—6–7 War I—103 House on Dirty–third Street, Blacksmith’s Song—88 Death Mountain—120 The—93 Blue House Dog, The—93 Defending Irene—107 How to Rock Your Baby—92

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Hungry! Hungry! Hungry!—75 Lula and the Sea Monster—52 Pennies in a Jar—89 Somewhat True Adventures of Hush, Little Ones—46, 54 Pepperland—122 Sammy Shine, The—99 Madeline Finn and the Library Perdu—10–11 Sona and the Wedding Game—76 I Am Tama, Lucky Cat—74 Dog—69 Perfect Game—108 Sorta Sisters, The—117 I Can Do It Myself!—57 Madeline Finn and the Shelter Pig and Small—53 Sound of All Things, The—91 I Want to Help!—57 Dog—69 Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Spectacular Spots—63 I’ve Got an Elephant—50 Madeline Finn and the Therapy Stinkers—65 Spectacular Spots / Magnificas If You See a Kitten—55 Dog—69 Place for Bats, A—64 manchas—45 Immi’s Gift—70 Marching with Aunt Susan—87 Place for Birds, A—64 Speed Demon—108 In the Garden—47 Mars Is—22–23 Place for Butterflies, A—64 Spi-ku—24–25 In the Rain—47 Martina the Beautiful Place for Fish, A—64 Spring Babies—46 In the Snow—47 Cockroach—82 Place for Frogs, A—64 Stanley el constructor—43 In the Wind—47 Martina una cucharachita muy Place for Turtles, A—64 Stanley the Builder—49 In the Woods—47 linda—44 Planting the Wild Garden—67 Stanley the Farmer—49 Incredible Adventures of Miguel y su valiente caballero—44 Play Ball Like the Hall of Stanley the Mailman—49 Cinnamon Girl, The—121 Miguel’s Brave Knight—89 Famers—107 Stanley y su escuela—43 It Can’t Be Done, Nellie Bly!—26, 100 Mind Your Manners, Alice Play Ball Like the Pros—107 Stanley’s Colors—48 Izzy Gizmo—53 Roosevelt!—87 Playoff Dreams—108 Stanley’s Diner—49 Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Misfits, Inc. No. 1—118 Please Don’t Wake the Stanley’s Fire Engine—49 Convention—53 Misfits, Inc. No. 2—118 Animals—66 Stanley’s Garage—49 Misfits, Inc. No. 3—118 Poet—86 Stanley’s Lunch Box—40, 48 Jake’s 100th Day of School—81 Misfits, Inc. No. 4—118 Prairie Chicken Little—72 Stanley’s Numbers—48 Misfits, Inc. No. 5—118 Preschooler Problem Solver, Stanley’s Opposites—48 Kalinka and Grakkle—59 Misfits, Inc. No. 6—118 The—124 Stanley’s Paint Box—48 Keep On!—88 Monsoon Afternoon—76 Pretty Funny for a Girl—122 Stanley’s School—49 Kid Coach, The—108 Monster Who Ate My Peas, Pretty Like Us—106 Stanley’s Shapes—48 King & Kayla and the Case of The—84 Prince Ribbit—73 Stanley’s Store—49 Found Fred—21, 96 Monster Who Did My Math, Princess and the Packet of Frozen Stanley’s Toolbox—48 King & Kayla and the Case of the The—84 Peas, The—73 Stanley’s Toy Box—40, 48 Gold Ring—20 Moon Shadow—112 Printer, The—91 Stanley’s Train—49 King & Kayla and the Case of the Moonflower, The—65 Privateer’s Apprentice—102 Star Gazer—112 Lost Tooth—21, 96 Mooshka, A Quilt Story—59 Starting Kids Off Right—124 King & Kayla and the Case of the Mr. Penguin and the Catastrophic Quake!—102 Stay! A Top Dog Story—53 Missing Dog Treats—21, 96 Cruise—98 Quarterback Season—108 Storm Called Katrina, A—91 King & Kayla and the Case of the Mr. Penguin and the Fortress of Storm Chaser—112 Mysterious Mouse—21, 97 Secrets—98 Railroad John and the Red Rock Story Blanket, The—70 King & Kayla and the Case of the Mr. Penguin and the Lost Run—72 Stripes of All Types—63 Secret Code—21, 97 Treasure—98 Random Body Parts—110 Stripes of All Types / Rayas de King & Kayla and the Case of the Mr. President Goes to School—79 Rapunzel—18, 73 todas las tallas—45, 47 Unhappy Neighbor—21, 97 Mrs. Armitage, Queen of the Raymond and Nelda—78 Stumptown Kid—104 King of Bees, The—80 Road—75 Real Hoops—109 Summer Babies—46 King of Little Things, The—75 Mrs. McBee Leaves Room 3—79 Real Question, The—116 Summer on the Moon—116 King of the Tightrope—89 Murphy, Gold Rush Dog—103 Return of the Library Dragon—82 Sunsets of Miss Olivia Wiggins, Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck!—77 My Brother’s Hero—117 Rocket Man—100 The—80 My Dadima Wears a Sari—76 Rodeo Red—16, 75 Superlative Birds—110 La gallinita de la pradera—44 My Gr–r–r–reat Uncle Tiger—58 Rolling Along—92 Surviving Jamestown—102 Ladies First—107 My Life and Death by Alexandra Rosa’s Room—93 Suspect—119 Lali’s Feather—68 Canarsie—119 Rosie Loves Jack—38–39 Sweet Land of Liberty—88 Lana Lynn Howls at the Moon—68 My Mother Talks to Trees—67 Rough Waters—123 Larabee—56 13 Monsters Who Should Be Last Castaways, The—98 Natchez Under–the–Hill—100 Santa Trap, The—85 Avoided—84 Last Cowboys, The—98 Never Follow a Dinosaur—53 Santa’s Eleven Months Off—85 T. J.’s Secret Pitch—108 Last Dance, The—83 Night of the Spadefoot Toads—113 Santa’s Last Present—85 Teaching Your Child the Language Last Gold Diggers, The—98 Night Rabbits—65 Saturdays and Teacakes—80 of Social Success—124 Last Wild Place, The—116 Nighty Night!—71 Save the Crash–test Ten in the Den—54 Late for School—79 Nina Soni, Former Best Dummies—107 Ten in the Meadow—54 Leaf Litter Critters—110 Friend—33, 111 Saving the Griffin—99 Thanks to Frances Perkins—87 Lemuel the Fool—91 Nina Soni, Master of the Scarecrow’s Hat, The—58 That’s Not How You Play Soccer, Leo, Dog of the Sea—103 Garden—32 SeaMan—102 Daddy!—77 Library Dragon, The—82 Nina Soni, Sister Fixer—33, 111 Secret of Old Zeb, The—82 Theory of Everything, The—121 Life in a Frozen World—66 No Bows!—57 Secret Science of Magic, The—121 Thingity-Jig, The—4–5 Life in Outer Space—121 No! Said Rabbit—12–13 Seed Magic—93 This Girl Is Different—121 Lillian’s Fish—26, 99 Seven and a Half Tons of Steel—88 Three Armadillies Tuff, The—72 Lilliput—99 Off the Rim—109 Shadow of a Doubt—123 Three Hens and a Peacock—81 Lion vs. Rabbit—52 Ol’ Bloo’s Boogie–Woogie Band Sing Like No One’s Listening—122 Three Scoops and a Fig—57 Little One—55 and Blues Ensemble—72 Smile Shop, The—8–9 Throwing Heat—108 Little Rabbit Goes to School—51 On the Line—109 Sister Spider Knows All—116 Tiger in My Soup—76 Little Rabbit Lost—47, 51 One Fox—50 Sliding into Home—107 To Whom the Angel Spoke—85 Little Rabbit plush—51 One More Sheep—78 Snow Day!—81 Toad Weather—17, 68 Little Rabbit Runaway—51 Orange Cheeks—77 Snow Lion, The—70 Touchdown Trouble—108 Little Rabbit’s Christmas—51 Other Side of Free, The—105 Sobre los anphibios—42 Tree for Emmy, A—67 Little Rabbit’s New Baby—51 Out of Bounds—109 Sobre los insectos—42 Trevor’s Wiggly–Wobbly Tooth—81 Little Red—19, 73 Out of the Blue—123 Sobre los mamíferos—42 Trick or Treat on Monster Little Tigers—55 Outside Shot—109 Sobre los pájaros—42 Street—84 Little Whale—55 Sobre los peces—42 Trouble with Rules, The—111 Lost and Found—79 P. Zonka Lays an Egg—16, 59 Sobre los reptiles—42 Truth and Salsa—106 Lost for Words—70 Paper Planes—70 Soccer Team Upset—109 Tulips—77 Lost Goat Lane—116 Passage, The—120 Society of Distinguished Loveykins—75 Peep!—47, 56 Lemmings, The—68 Un colchón de plumas para Lucky Enough—108 Penguin’s Hidden Talent—53 Some Kind of Magic—117 Agata—44

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Uncharted Waters—111 Yellow Star, The—82 Under the Snow—65 Yes, I Know the Monkey Man—119 Universe of Fair, The—111 You Were Made for Me—36 You’ve Got Dragons—92 Watch Out for Flying Kids!—105 Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells—87 We’ve Got a Job—105 What Do Parents Do? (When Zayde Comes to Live—93 You’re Not Home)—92 Zebra on the Go—68 What I Like About Me—37, 122 Zoom!—56

What’s the Time, Grandma Wolf?—58 Wheat Doll, The—93 When Edgar Met Cecil—56 When Rain Falls—65 Where in the World—106 Where Is Baby?—55 Where Is Catkin?—59 Where Teddy Bears Come From—85 While You Were Sleeping—46, 54 Who Has a Belly Button?—66 William Still and His Freedom Stories—86 Willow King—112 Wind Dancer—112 Winners Take All—108 Winter Babies—46 Wreck of the Ethie, The—102

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About Marine Mammals (PB) 17 978-1-68263-288-8 PB $7.99

Adventures with My Daddies 14–15 978-1-68263-281-9 HC $16.99

Best Friend in the Whole World 2–3 978-1-68263-250-5 HC $17.99

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Girl Who Stole an Elephant, The (HC) 30–31 978-1-68263-285-7 HC $16.99

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It Can't Be Done Nellie Bly! (PB) 26 978-1-56145-686-4 PB $7.99

K&K and the Case of the Gold Ring (HC) 20 978-1-68263-207-9 HC $14.99

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No! Said Rabbit 12–13 978-1-68263-294-9 HC $17.99

P. Zonka Lays an Egg (PB) 16 978-1-56145-986-5 PB $7.99

Perdu 10–11 978-1-68263-248-2 HC $17.99

Rapunzel (PB) 18 978-1-68263-279-6 PB $8.99

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Rosie Loves Jack (HC) 38 978-1-68263-289-5 HC $17.99

Smile Shop, The 8–9 978-1-68263-255-0 HC $17.99

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Thingity-Jig, The 4–5 978-1-56145-959-9 HC $17.99

Toad Weather (PB) 17 978-1-68263-286-4 PB $7.99

What I Like About Me (PB) 37 978-1-68263-278-9 PB $9.99

You Were Made for Me (HC) 36 978-1-68263-295-6 HC $17.99

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Front cover artwork © Sandra Salsbury from Best Friend in the Whole World Back cover artwork © Nancy Meyers from King & Kayla and the Case of the Gold Ring