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Peachtree Publishers | Bologna 2017 | Children's Rights Guide F For reading copies, please contact Farah Géhy at [email protected] Page 1 of 10 Board Books 3 Picture Books – Fiction 3 Picture Books – Non-Fiction 4 Picture Books – Science & 5 Nature Series Middle Grade – Fiction 6 Middle Grade – Fiction Series 6 Middle Grade – Non-fiction 9 Young Adult 9 Read our Peachtree Blog Peachtree Publishers 1700 Chattahoochee Avenue NW www.peachtree-online.com Follow us on Twitter: @PeachtreePub Atlanta, GA 30318 Like us on Facebook Peachtree Publishers | Bologna 2017 | Children 's Rights Guide For reading copies, please contact Farah Géhy at [email protected] Page 2 of 10 BOARD BOOKS IN THE SNOW Elizabeth Spurr / Manelle Oliphant Simple and evocative language and charming illustrations describe a girl's experience on a snowy day. In this gently rhyming board book, a young girl makes a snowman, sleds, and has other winter fun! Elizabeth Spurr and Manelle Oliphant together create a perfect sit-in-your-lap reading experience for toddlers. BB | 5⅞ x 6½ | 22 pages | Ages 2-6|$6.95 | 10/17 UK/Aus, Translation, Audio, Dramatic: Peachtree Publishers All rights available PICTURE BOOKS - FICTION FLOWERS FOR SARAJEVO John McCutcheon / Kristy Caldwell The moving story of a young boy who discovers the power of beauty and kindness during a time of war. Drasko sells flowers with his father in Sarajevo, but when war threatens and his father is called to the battlefront, Drasko must take over the business. After a mortar shell hits Sarajevo's bakery, killing twenty- two people, a cellist named Vedrun Smailovic goes to the crater and plays the most beautiful music. Inspired, Drasko looks for ways to ease the sorrow of those around him. Based on real events of the Bosnian War, award-winning songwriter and storyteller John McCutcheon tells a tale of beauty in the face of violence and suffering. The included CD features an original song by McCutcheon and a performance by Smailovic of the melody that he played in 1992. HC w/ CD | 10⅜ x 9⅜ | 32 pages | Ages 7-10 |$19.95 |04/17 UK/Aus, Translation, Audio, Dramatic: Peachtree Publishers All rights available MADELINE FINN AND THE LIBRARY DOG Lisa Papp Madeline Finn does NOT like to read. But she DOES want a gold star for being a good reader. Fortunately, Madeline Finn meets Bonnie, a library dog. Reading out loud to Bonnie isn't so bad; when Madeline Finn gets stuck, Bonnie doesn't mind. As it turns out, it's fun to read when you're not afraid of making mistakes. Bonnie teaches Madeline Finn that it's okay to go slow. And to keep trying. With endearing illustrations, Lisa Papp brings an inspiring and comforting book to all new readers who just need a little confidence to overcome their fears. HC | 9½ x 11 | 32 pages | Ages 4-8 | $16.95 | 10/16 UK/Aus, Translation, Audio, Dramatic: Peachtree Publishers Previous rights sold: Catalan; Chinese (complex characters); Chinese (simplified characters); Dutch; French (Canada); French (France); Greek; Japanese; Korean; Portuguese (Brazil); Portuguese (Portugal); Romanian; Russian; Slovenian; Spanish; Thai; Turkish; UK MIGUEL'S BRAVE KNIGHT Margarita Engle / Raúl Colón This fictionalized first-person biography in verse follows the early years of the child who grows up to pen Don Quixote, the first modern novel. The son of a gambling vagabond of minor nobility, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra escapes from his family's troubles through colorful daydreams. During a time when imaginative books are thought to be evil, Miguel spins tales of his own after being inspired by the storytellers and wandering actors who perform at festivals. At nineteen, four of Miguel's poems are published, launching the career of one of the greatest writers in the Spanish language. Told in a series of free verse poems, award-winning author Margarita Engle's distinctive depiction of the childhood of the father of the modern novel is beautifully enhanced by Raúl Colón's stunning illustrations. Back Matter: note from the author and illustrator; additional information on Cervantes and Don Quixote. HC | 9⅝ x 12 | 32 pages |Ages 8-12|$17.95 |10/17 UK/Aus, Translation, Audio, Dramatic: Peachtree Publishers All rights available Peachtree Publishers | Bologna 2017 | Children's Rights Guide For reading copies, please contact Farah Géhy at [email protected] Page 3 of 10 MRS. MCBEE LEAVES ROOM 3 Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan / Grace Zong Join the children of Room 3 as they find their own ways of saying good-bye. It's not just the end of the school year at Mayflower Elementary. Mrs. McBee is leaving! Jamaika, William, and the other kids in Room 3 want to plan a special celebration for their beloved teacher. But everyone has a different idea. How can they arrive at an agreement? With Grace Zong's charming illustrations, Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan brings readers an amusing and touching story about transitions and the importance of observing them. HC | 9 x 12 | 32 pages | Ages 3-7 | $16.95 | 04/17 UK/Aus, Translation, Audio, Dramatic: Peachtree Publishers All rights available ZEBRA ON THE GO Jill Nogales / Lorraine Rocha An energetic read-aloud about the circus running away with itself! Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages: the circus is beginning. Fierce Lion and speedy Zebra are stepping into the ring to perform their act—but wait! Things aren't going quite according to plan…with one little mistake. Zebra is on the go—and Lion is in hot pursuit! Jill Nogales' rollicking text keeps readers on their hooves—er, toes—while newcomer Lorraine Rocha's vibrant illustrations bring the whole circus to life. HC | 10⅞ x 9⅝ | 32 pages |Ages 4–8|$16.95 | 04/17 UK/Aus, Translation, Audio, Dramatic: Peachtree Publishers All rights available PICTURE BOOKS – NON-FICTION FANTASTIC FLOWERS Susan Stockdale It's hard to believe that these flowers are real—but they are! With engaging rhymes and bright, bold images, award-winning author and illustrator Susan Stockdale introduces young readers to a wide range of unusual flowers. Can you imagine a flower that looks like a ballerina? A baboon? A napping baby? Back Matter: provides further information (including color photographs) and describes the pollination process HC |10⅜ x 9⅜ |32 pages | Ages 2-6| $16.95 UK/Aus, Translation, Audio, Dramatic: Peachtree Publishers All rights available DANGEROUS JANE Suzanne Slade / Alice Ratterree Jane's heart ached for the world, but what could she do to stop a war? This inspiring biography of activist Jane Addams focuses on the peace work that won her the Nobel Peace Prize. At first, Jane's efforts were focused on poverty which led to the creation of Hull House, the settlement house she built in Chicago. For twenty-five years, she helped people from different countries live in peace at Hull House. But when war broke out, Jane became a dangerous woman for the sake of peace. Suzanne Slade's powerful free verse illuminates this inspiring figure while Alice Ratterree's magnificent illustrations breathe life into the world of Jane Addams. Back Matter: biographical information on Jane Addams, timeline, and selected bibliography. HC | 9½ x 11 | 40 pages | Ages 6-10|$17.95 | 09/17 UK/Aus, Translation, Audio, Dramatic: Peachtree Publishers All rights available Peachtree Publishers | Bologna 2017 | Children's Rights Guide For reading copies, please contact Farah Géhy at [email protected] Page 4 of 10 MARCHING WITH AUNT SUSAN Claire Rudolf Murphy / Stacey Schuett An inspiring story of the fight for women's suffrage, based on the experiences of a real girl. All Bessie wants is to go hiking with her father and brothers. But it's 1896, and girls don't get to hike. They can't vote either. When Susan B. Anthony comes to town to help lead the women's suffrage campaign, Bessie joins the movement and discovers that small efforts can result in big changes. Based on the diary of a girl who lived in California during the suffrage campaign, author Claire Rudolf Murphy and illustrator Stacey Schuett offer a thought-provoking introduction to the fight for women's rights. PB | 9½ x11 | 36 pages | Ages 6-10 |$7.95 UK/Aus, Translation, Audio, Dramatic: Peachtree Publishers All rights available PICTURE BOOKS – SCIENCE & NATURE SERIES This award-winning series introduces readers ages 6-10 to today's pressing environmental issues. A Place For… While reminding children of the interconnectedness of our world, this series helps them learn basic facts about each species, including where they live, what they eat, and how they benefit plants and other animals. UK/Aus, Translation, Audio, Dramatic: Peachtree Publishers Rights sold in series: Chinese (simplified characters) A PLACE FOR BATS Melissa Stewart / Higgins Bond This fact-filled, colorful look at the amazing world of bats includes a call-to-action to protect these creatures and their habitats. A Place for Bats uses informative language to show young readers how human action or inaction can affect bat populations. Various examples provide an intriguing look at bats, the ecosystems that support their survival, and the efforts of some people to save them. Back Matter: award-winning author, Melissa Stewart, offers suggestions on how to help protect these special creatures in their own communities HC & PB | 10⅜ x 9⅜ | 32 pages| Ages 6-10 |HC: $16.95 |PB: $7.95| 04/17 All rights available Award-winning series highlights the defining characteristics of habitats, including plant and animal life, using examples from around the world. About Habitats Series has sold over 75,000 copies to date. Titles include: deserts, grasslands, mountains, oceans, wetlands, forests, polar regions, and sea shores.