LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS PICTURE BOOKS Darling Baby By Maira Kalman Frankfurt Ages: 4–8 Lead Page Count: 40 On-Sale: June 1, 2021 New parents, grandparents, and Maira Kalman fans will cheer for this celebration of the extraordinary magic that a new baby brings to the world.
Based on a journal she kept when her granddaughter was new, Darling Baby celebrates life with a baby and offers a telling for young children about the time before they can remember, a phase about which they are endlessly curious.
Like Vera Williams' classic More, More, More Said Maira Kalman is a celebrated artist, designer, dancer, storyteller and the Baby, this book bursts with the joy and love the co-creator of Why We Broke Up, our own Printz Honor-award winning backlist title, and author of Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures shared with babies and their multigenerational of John J. Harvey. Her accomplishments are vast: She has published family members. With resonant simplicity, the book many books for children and adults, performed her work as an opera conveys the way that a baby, even when very small, and as a dance, she has designed fabric, makeup colors and theatre sets. She has a show upcoming at the Eric Carle Museum celebrating is the center of a world of joy and enduring love. her work and is currently collaborating on a piece with Mikhail Baryshnikov. She currently lives in New York City. Fred Gets Dressed By Peter Brown Frankfurt Lead Ages: 4–8 Page Count: 48 On-Sale: May 4, 2021 An exuberant new picture book about dressup inspired by the author's childhood, by a New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott-honor winning artist.
The boy loves to be naked. He romps around his house The Curious naked and wild and free. Until he romps into his parents' Garden closet and is inspired to get dressed. First he tries on his translated dad's clothes, but they don't fit well. Then he tries on his into 21 languages! mom's clothes, and wow! The boy looks great. He looks through his mom's jewelry and makeup and tries that on, too. When he's discovered by his mother and father, the whole family (including the dog!) get in on the fun, and Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children's books, including Children Make Terrible Pets, Mr. they all get dressed together. Tiger, and The Curious Garden. He is also the author of the bestselling middle-grade duology The Wild Robot and The This charming and humorous story was inspired by Wild Robot Escapes. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy Carrots!, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a bestselling author Peter Brown's own childhood, and New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book award, and a highlights nontraditional gender roles and self- Children's Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. expression. Rights sold in: UK (Bonnier) Frankfurt Sail Lead By Dorien Brouwers
Ages: 4–8 Page Count: 40 On-Sale: March 9, 2021 This dazzlingly-illustrated debut about sailing through the journey of life is perfect for graduation.
Out at sea anything can happen: whether trials or triumphs, there are infinite possibilities to explore once we leave the shore. And what lies under the water's surface, in the darkest depths, can often lead to the most beautiful discoveries.
With her gentle wisdom and dynamic art, remarkable debut talent Dorien Brouwers beckons us to climb Dorien Brouwers grew up in the Netherlands and currently aboard and discover the courage, grit, and resilience lives in Suffolk, England. She trained as a graphic designer and that resides within us all. Ideal for all ages and filled worked for clients such as the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain; the Tate Modern in London, England; and Pearson with universal themes, the story also features a set of Education. Eventually she began writing and illustrating books questions at the end that will invite parent-child for her son, drawing predominantly with watercolor, pen, and conversations, and encourage readers to explore their ink, and developing a distinctive style rich in texture and detail. own life journeys. On the Day the Horse Faraway Things Got Out By Dave Eggers Illustrated by Kelly Murphy By Audrey Helen Weber
Ages: 4 – 8 | Page Count: 40 | On-Sale: June 1, 2021 A standout picture book debut about curiosity, Ages: 4 – 8 | Page Count: 40 | On-Sale: June 8, 2021 cause-and-effect, and connectedness, that blends From a bestselling author comes an evocative, classic- the delightful child-appealing nonsense of nursery feeling adventure tale about a boy and his sword, and rhyme with distinctive art -- perfect for fans of how giving away something precious leads to an even Brendan Wenzel or Carson Ellis. more important discovery. Jenny Mei Is Sad Spark By Tracy Subisak By Ani Castillo
Ages: 4 – 8 | Page Count: 32 | On-Sale: June 15, 2021 Ages: 4 – 8 | Page Count: 40 | On-Sale: March 13, 2021 A picture book about sadness uniquely told from This crossover gift book invites readers to ponder and the friend's point of view as she does her best to celebrate the magic of being alive. comfort her sad friend, Jenny Mei. Rights to PING sold: French (Gautier-Languereau), Chinese simplified (Folio), Chinese complex (China Times), Hebrew (Sefer Lakol), Japanese (Poplar), Korean (Dahli) I’ll Meet You In Your Dreams I Sang You Down From the Stars By Jessica Young By Tasha Spillett-Sumner Illustrated by Rafael López Illustrated by Michaela Goade
Rights sold in French (OwlKids)
Ages: 4 – 8 | Page Count: 40 | On-Sale: March 9, 2021 Ages: 4 – 8 | Page Count: 32 | On-Sale: April 6, 2021 A heartwarming text honoring the ever-evolving From a bestselling author comes an evocative, classic- relationship of a parent and child across time, with feeling adventure tale about a boy and his sword, and visually striking art by bestselling and award-winning how giving away something precious leads to an even artist Rafael López. more important discovery. Dinosaurs in Love By Fenn Rosenthal Illustrated by Hannah Jacobs
Praise for the song: "[This song is] breaking everyone's hearts." -- Buzzfeed News "A surprise hit. Honestly, we were not prepared to be devastated by this song." -- The Today Show "'Dinosaurs in Love' [leaves] adults reaching for tissues across the globe." -- People "Giving us all the feels." -- BBC News
Ages: 4 – 8 | Page Count: 40 | On-Sale: Oct. 20, 2020 Click here The viral, heart-melting song "Dinosaurs in Love" is to listen! now a giftable picture book for the holidays. The song and video received massive global media coverage and has been heard by more than 11 million people!
Rights sold in: UK (Hachete) Daddy & Dada What Are Your Words? By Ryan Brockington, Isaac Webster, By Katherine Locke Illustrated by Lauren May Illustrated by Anne Passchier
Ages: 4 – 8 | Page Count: 32 | On-Sale: May 4, 2021 Ages: 4 – 8 | Page Count: 40 | On-Sale: May 25, 2021 A heartwarming and affirming picture book about Follow Ari through their neighborhood as they try different kinds of families -- including families with to find their words in this sweet, accessible two dads! introduction to gender-inclusive pronouns that is perfect for readers of all ages. Strollercoaster Hair Twins By Matt Ringler By Raakhee Mirchandani Illustrated by Raúl the Third and Elaine Bay Illustrated by Holly Hatam
Ages: 4 – 8 | Page Count: 32 | On-Sale: May 4, 2021 Ages: 4 – 8 | Page Count: 40 | On-Sale: July 7, 2020 A joyous romp through the neighborhood A charming story about the special hair bond between celebrates the bond between a father and a child, a Sikh father and daughter as they boldly celebrate and illustrated by an award-winning artist. proudly share their family tradition. Just Be Jelly Trick or Treat, Crankenstein By Samantha Berger By Maddie Frost Illustrated by Dan Santat
Ages: 4 – 8 | Page Count: 40 | On-Sale: June 8, 2021 Ages: 4 – 8 | Page Count: 40 | On-Sale: July 6, 2021 A groovy jellyfish helps a scared-of-everything Grumpy Monkey meets all the drama of Halloween in sardine learn to take its problems in stride in this this promotion-perfect revival of a favorite backlist humorous picture book about wiggling your worries character who learns to laugh at himself, illustrated by away. bestselling, award-winning artist Dan Santat. Chez Bob Survivor Tree By Bob Shea By Marcie Colleen Illustrated by Aaron Becker
Ages: 4 – 8 | Page Count: 40 | On-Sale: August 24, 2021 Ages: 4 – 8 | Page Count: 48 | On-Sale: August 31, 2021
From the hilarious author of Who Wet My Pants?, For the 20th anniversary of September 11th, this is the Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great, and the hopeful story of a resilient tree that grew (and still Dinosaur Vs. series comes a kid-pleasing read-aloud grows) at the base of the twin towers, illustrated by about a devious alligator who learns to love! New York Times bestselling artist and Caldecott honoree Aaron Becker. MIDDLE GRADE Hazel Bly and the Deep
Blue Sea Frankfurt By Ashley Herring Blake Lead
Ages: 8–12 Author’s previous Page Count: 320 books sold in: Spanish (Ediciones Urano); On-Sale: May 25, 2021 German (DTV) Hazel's tightly-knit world is infiltrated when her widowed Mama runs into a childhood flame. To make it worse, her daughter Lemon, can't stop rambling on and on about the Rose Maid, a local myth about a local girl transformed into a mermaid by her own sadness— who happens to look just like Hazel.
Hazel dives into Lemon's world, one full of lore, mermaid quests, and friendship. Soon, Hazel finds Ashley Herring Blake is the author of the young herself just as obsessed with the Rose Maid as Lemon adult novels Suffer Love, How to Make a Wish, and Girl Made of Stars, as well as the Stonewall is-because what if grief really could change you so honor novel Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, much, you weren't even yourself anymore? What if and The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James. Ashley lives in Georgia with her husband and two sons. instead you emerged from the darkness stronger than before? Rights sold in: Italian (Mondadori), Eva Evergreen and Russian (Azbooka- the Cursed Witch Atticus) By Julie Abe
Ages: 8–12 Page Count: 368 On-Sale: Aug. 3, 2021
The enchanting sequel to Eva Evergreen, Semi- magical Witch, in which Eva must find the source of the Culling and put a stop to it once and for all, perfect for fans of Kiki's Delivery Service.
Eva has finally achieved her life long dream: becoming a novice witch. However, the journey
Julie Abe has spent many humid is far from over and now Eva must uncover the summers in Japan, and currently secrets behind the Culling, the violent magical resides in Southern California where she works full-time during the day in storm that hits her realm every year. But is the digital marketing and spends her source closer to home than she expected? nights creating stories about kids going on magical adventures. Forever This Summer By Leslie C. Youngblood Rights sold in: Chinese – simplified Ages: 8 - 12 (Beijing Ruyi Page Count: 336 Xinxin), On-Sale: July 6, 2021 The second book from critically acclaimed author Leslie C. Youngblood, about family, identity, and learning to stand up for what's right.
Georgie has no idea what to expect when she, Mama, and Peaches are plopped down in the middle of small town USA-- aka Bogalusa, Louisiana--where Mama grew up and Great Aunt Vie needs constant care. Then Georgie makes friends with Markie--a foster kid who'd been under Aunt Elvie's care-- who has a limb difference and a huge attitude. Leslie C. Youngblood has been awarded a host of writing honors, including a 2014 Markie asks Georgie to help find her mom, and suddenly Yaddo's Elizabeth Ames Residency, the summer has a real purpose. As Georgie and Markie's histories Lorian Hemingway Short Story Prize, a begin to entwine, Georgie becomes more desperate to find the Hurston Wright Fellowship, and the Room of Her Own Foundation's 2009 Orlando truth. But words spoken cannot be taken back and once Short Story Prize. In 2010 she won the Go Georgie knows the truth, she may even find a way to right past On Girl! Book Club Aspiring Writer Award. wrongs and help Aunt Vie and Markie out after all. Squad Goals By Erika J. Kendrick
Ages: 8 - 12 Page Count: 304 On-Sale: April 6, 2021 Camp is in session in this cheer-tastic middle-grade novel about making new friends, finding your place, and learning to embrace your inner Magic.
Magic Olive Poindexter has big shoes to fill. Her mother was a professional cheerleader, her father is a retired NBA legend, her big sister is the new face of the oh-so-glamorous Laker Girls, and her grandmother was the first black cheerleader ever on Valentine Middle School's HoneyBee cheer squad. Magic wants nothing more than to follow in their footsteps. But first, she has to survive Planet Pom Poms, the summer cheer camp where she'll audition for a spot on the Erika J, Kendrick is a national speaker, HoneyBee squad. mental health advocate, and former NBA cheerleader. She is a Stanford University Things start to look up when her best friend Cappie joins her at camp-- graduate with an MBA in marketing and until Cappie gets bitten by the popularity bug, that is. To make matters international business from the University worse, Magic's crushing hard on football star Dallas Chase. Luckily, of Illinois. Squad Goals is her first middle- Magic's not alone: with the help of a new crew of fabulous fellow misfits grade novel. and her Grammy Mae's vintage pom poms by her side, Tragic Magic might just survive--and even thrive--at cheer camp. Margie Kelly Breaks Hope Springs the Dress Code By Jaime Berry By Bridget Farr
Age: 8–12 | 224 pp. | August 10, 2021 Age: 8–12 | 304 pp. | July 13, 2021 Fans of Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Applegate will A timely and necessary novel about one girl's fight fall in love with this tug-at-your-heartstrings middle against gender inequality at her middle school and grade novel about one girl who is desperate to find the the lessons she learns along the way from rising "perfect home" as she moves from one town to the author Bridget Farr. next with her Grandmother. GRAPHIC NOVELS Shark Summer Frankfurt By Ira Marcks Lead
Ages: 8 – 12 Page Count: 256 On-Sale: May 4, 2021 Amateur filmmaking, hidden histories, and phantom sharks collide in this madcap and heartwarming summer tale of finding yourself and making friends.
Summer has begun on Martha's Vineyard, but Gayle isn't interested. Not in softball, because she got hurt on a bad play, lost the championship, and hasn't seen her team since. And definitely not in Shark!, the big Hollywood movie being filmed on the island. But because All she wants to do is help her mother open her ice-cream stand, but because of Gayle's hospital bills they don't have the money to do even that.
Ira Marcks is a cartoonist New York. His love for Enter Maddie and Elijah. With their help, Gayle schemes ancient magic and possible futures has led him to to win a youth film contest and its the prize. But those create a warehouse of esoteric objects for the Hugo Award-winning magazine Weird Tales and to tell plans quickly go awry as their movie uncovers a long- stories about villainous technology for the European dormant island mystery, and the friends' very reasons for Research Council. This is his debut graphic novel. creating the film irrevocably shift. Frankfurt Just Pretend Lead By Tori Sharp
Ages: 8 – 12 Page Count: 320 On-Sale: May 18, 2021 Fans of Real Friends and Be Prepared will love this energetic, affecting debut graphic memoir, in which a young Tori uses her active imagination to navigate middle school.
Tori has never lived in just one world. Since her parents' divorce, she's lived in both her mom's house and her dad's new apartment. Then there's school, where friendships old and new are starting to feel out of her hands. Thankfully, she has books--and writing. And now the stories she makes up in her head just might save her when everything else around her is falling apart. Tori Sharp is a Seattle-based author- illustrator and swing and blues dancer with Author Tori Sharp us with her on a journey through the a BFA in sequential art from SCAD. You many commonplace but complex issues of fractured can find her online at www.noveltori.com families, as well as the beautiful fantasy narrative that and on Twitter @noveltori. Just Pretend is helps her cope, gorgeously illustrated and full of magic, her debut graphic novel. fairies, witches and lost and found friendships. My Last Summer with Cass By Mark Crilley Rights Ages: 14 & up sold in Italian Page Count: 256 (Tunué) On-Sale: March 16, 2021 Megan and Cass grew up joined at the brush. Every year, their families vacationed together in Michigan, where the girls created art - from scribbles to sophisticated portraits. Megan was always cautious, and Cass rebellious. But together, each summer, they grew together as artists.
One summer, Megan arranges to stay with Cass and her mother at their apartment in NYC. Suddenly Megan's world explodes into color. The girls begin collaborating on a piece that pushes their artistic boundaries, to be showcased in a local gallery show. But when a secret comes to light and one of them crosses a line, will their friendship be able to survive?
Mark Crilley taught English in Taiwan and Japan. His book Mastering Manga has been published in nine languages and his 2016 graphic novel, The Drawing Lesson, marked his fourteenth Eisner nomination. Crilley's work has been featured in USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, and on CNN Headline News and Comcast On Demand, and his popular YouTube videos have been viewed more than 350 million times. Lilla the Accidental Witch By Eleanor Crewes
Ages: 8 – 12 Page Count: 304 On-Sale: July 6, 2021 Magic is tough. Family is tougher. Crushes are a complete mystery. Follow Lilla as she stumbles her way through each of these in Eleanor Crewes's uniquely illustrated debut middle-grade graphic novel.
Thirteen-year-old Lilla feels she is a bit different. She's quiet and shy and sometimes feels uncomfortable in the company of boys. She'd much rather spend time by herself drawing and daydreaming. This summer, while staying with her aunt in rural Italy, Lilla discovers a book of magic which reveals that she is a witch with special powers, the magic of 'Strega'.
Eleanor Crewes is a London-based illustrator. Her But unbeknownst to her, an ancient witch, debut graphic novel The Times I Knew I Was Gay Stregamama, threatens her to ruin more than just her was featured in an exhibit at Toronto Comic Arts summer. Lilla is soon faced with a choice that could Festival, and will be published in the US by Scribner in October 2020. change her life. Goldilocks: Wanted Dead or Alive By Chris Colfer
[Cover TK] Ages: 8 – 12 Page Count: 336 On-Sale: July 6, 2021 Land of From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer Stories is comes a graphic novel in the Land of Stories series featuring translated Goldilocks -- as you've never seen her before! into 30 languages! When we first meet her in The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell, Goldilocks is a kick-butt outlaw. Discover her origin story and more in this brand new, lushly-illustrated full- color graphic novel, as she takes you on her adventures where you may or may not break a few laws along the way.
New and returning fans of the Land of Stories will fall in love with Goldilocks and her adventures. Fans will recognize Chris Colfer is a #1 New York Times bestselling familiar characters including Porridge, Jack, and Red Riding author and Golden Globe-winning actor. He was honored as a member of the TIME 100, Time Hood; and new irresistible characters are introduced, magazine's annual list of the one hundred most including Puss in Boots; a spider-controlling Little Miss influential people in the world. Muffet; a lie-telling Pinocchio; and more. Wolfwalkers Created by Tomm Moore & Ross Stewart Adapted by Samuel Sattin Sold in Ages: 8 – 12 French Page Count: 208 and Russian! On-Sale: November 3, 2020
This full-color graphic novel from the award- winning studio that created The Secret of Kells allows fans to immerse themselves in the rich storytelling and beautifully hand-crafted art of Wolfwalkers, just in time for the film in fall 2020.
In a time of superstition and magic, an apprentice hunter travels to Kilkenny, Ireland with her father. Wolves are seen as dangerous and wild beasts, which need to be tamed, and Robyn and her father have traveled to wipe out the very last pack. But Samuel Sattin is a writer and coffee addict. He is the when Robyn saves a wild girl named Mebh, their words behind the Glint trilogy, Bezkamp, Legend, and The Silent End. His work has appeared or been featured in The friendship leads her to discover the world of the Nib, The Atlantic, NPR, and elsewhere. He holds an MFA Wolfwalkers and transform her into the very thing in Comics from California College of the Arts and has a creative writing MFA from Mills College. her father is tasked to destroy. Baloney and Friends: Going Up! By Greg Pizzoli
Ages: 4 – 8 Page Count: 96 On-Sale: May 4, 2021
Three-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Award recipient Greg Pizzoli presents the second Baloney and Friends book that Dav Pilkey declares "will inspire young readers to write and draw their own stories"!
Baloney and friends will have newly independent readers giggling their way through more day-to-day adventures in the second book of this pitch-perfect graphic novel series. And at the end, readers will learn to draw each character with different facial expressions and Rights sold in: Spanish (Anaya); emotions by following clear step-by-step instructions. Catalan (Barcanova); Korean Greg Pizzoli is the creator of the Baloney & Friends series as well as a three- (BookGoodCome); time Theodor Seuss Geisel Award recipient for The Watermelon Seed (Medal Italian (Terre di winner), The Book Hog (Honor book); and Good Night Owl (Honor book). Mezzo) LICENSING Fence: Distance By Sarah Rees Brennan, created by C.S. Pacat, illustrated by Johanna The Mad
Ages: 14 & up Page Count: 288 On-Sale: May 18, 2021 The boys of Kings Row head to France with exes, rivalries, and secrets in this original YA novel by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Rees Brennan--inspired by the award-nominated comic series by C.S. Pacat and Johanna The Mad.
Sarah Rees Brennan is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling YA author of over a dozen books, both solo and co-written with authors including Kelly Link and Maureen Johnson. She was long-listed for the Carnegie for her first novel. She's working on a series of tie-in novels with the hit Netflix show The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Cuphead:
AWARDS Middle Grade #2 & ACCOLADES By Ron Bates
“Best Indie Game” Age: 8–12 Page Count: 288 On-Sale: Sep. 1, 2020
With more than 4 million units “Best Games of 2017” list sold since release, this award- winning and visually stunning game has taken the gaming world by storm! Now fans can see Cuphead, Mugman, and friends as they never “Best Xbox One Game” have before as they make merry mischief in the vibrant and topsy- turvy world of the Inkwell Isles! This middle-grade novel is an original tale that reimagines “The Cuphead Show!” in development Cuphead's beloved characters alongside black-and-white illustrations drawn by Studio MDHR's Lance Miller throughout. Rights Ron Bates is a former newspaper reporter and sold in: humor columnist, he is the author of How to Make Russian Friends and Monsters, How to Survive Middle (Exmo) School and Monster Bots, and The Unflushables. YOUNG ADULT Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet By Laekan Zea Kemp
Ages: 14 & up Frankfurt Page Count: 352 Lead On-Sale: April 6, 2021 As an aspiring pastry chef, Pen dreams of opening a pastelería next to her father's restaurant, Nacho's Tacos. But her parents have different plans -- leaving Pen to choose between disappointing her traditional Mexican-American parents or following her own path.
For Xan, a job at Nacho's is a chance at a normal life and to find the father who left him behind. But when Xander's immigrant status is threatened, he will do whatever it takes to protect his new found family and himself.
Together, Pen and Xander must navigate first love and Laekan Zea Kemp is a Latinx author and ESL discovering where they belong -- both within their families teacher living in Austin, Texas. Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet is her debut YA and their fiercely loyal Chicanx community -- in order to contemporary novel. save the place they all call home. Grace and A Season of Sinister Dreams Fury translated By Tracy Banghart into 9 languages! Ages: 14 & up Frankfurt Page Count: 320 Lead On-Sale: June 22, 2021
Furyborn meets A Curse So Dark and Lonely in this courtly feminist fantasy.
Annalise may be cousin to the prince, but her past isn't what she claims, and her magic is almost too powerful to control. Evra is a country girl with dormant magic. But everything changes after Annalise loses control of herself and Evra begins experiencing the debilitating visions of a once-in-a-generation clairvoyant meant to serve the crown.
Thrown together at court, Evra and Annalise find that they have the same goal -- to protect their kingdom from the powerful men slowly destroying it. But neither is quick
Tracy Banghart travels the world Army-wife style to trust: Evra's visions suggest a threat to royal rule, and with her husband, son, and several mischievous Annalise worries that her darkest secrets will be revealed. fur babies. She is the author of Grace and Fury Their magic at odds, the young women circle each other, and Queen of Ruin. until the truth must come out. Fix By J. Albert Mann
Ages: 14 & up Page Count: 288 On-Sale: May 11, 2021
We Were Liars by way of Ellen Hopkins, with a dash of A.S. King, in this gritty, heart-wrenching novel that mixes prose and verse to explores themes of disability, pain, belonging, dependency, loss, addiction, and friendship.
Eve and Lidia have been friends since Kindergarten. Eve was born with severe scoliosis. Lidia was born with one hand. Their structural deviations are not what brought them together, but they are what rips them apart.
Under an increasing dependence on opiates and struggling J. Albert Mann is the author of Scar: A to tell the difference between what is real and imagined, Revolutionary War Tale, What Every Girl Should Eve strikes up a pact with the devil. She wishes for Know, and The Degenerates, among other books everything to go back to the way it was. But she comes to for children and young adults. She has an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts in Writing for realize that her memory is far from reliable and must Children and Young Adults. come to grips with what she thinks she knows. Sister of the Bollywood Bride
By Nandini Bajpai Perfect for fans of To Ages: 12 & up All the Boys Page Count: 304 I’ve Loved On-Sale: May 25, 2021 Before! Mini's big sister Vinnie is getting married! Between her dad's new start-up and Vinnie's medical residency, there's no one available to plan a big fat Indian wedding on a budget. But it's been seven years since Mini's mom died, and she wants her sister to have the wedding her mom would've planned.
Now, Mini has only two months to get it done, and her dad has raised her to know more about computers, calculus, and cars than desi wedding, but she's not going to let anything distract her, even the persistent, mysterious, and smoking hot Vir.
Flower garlands, decorations, music, even a white wedding Nandini Bajpai grew up in New Delhi, India, before settling in the Boston area with her husband, kids, and horse--everything is in place. But a monster hurricane is a fluctuating number and variety of pets. She is the headed for Boston and it could ruin everything. Can Mini author of A Match Made in Mehendi and Sister of the save the day and pull off the best Bollywood Indian Bollywood Bride. Wedding? jimmy patterson If Kids Could Drive Marisa Kollmeier and Teepoo Riaz Illustrated by Brandon Dorman
Ages: 3–6 Page Count: 32 On-Sale: June 1, 2021 Rev up kids' imaginations with this wheely silly read- aloud book that puts them in the driver's seat, From the heading straight for big laughs! illustrator of Land If kids could drive...what would the world be like? of Stories! Roads would have roller coaster loops, parking lots would be bumper car rinks, and you'd stop at milkshake stations to fill 'er up! Strap in for a wild
Marisa Kollmeier and Teepoo Riaz live in Brooklyn. Marisa is an ride through a zany world where kids are in charge oncologist and Teepoo is an attorney who is constantly inspired by and there are no (road) rules. Vroom! his kids' imaginations. If Kids Could Drive is their first book.
Brandon Dorman has been illustrating children's books since he Bright, joyful artwork by Brandon Dorman is graduated from BYU-Idaho in 2005. His works include the packed with fun details that make If Kids Could bestselling Goosebumps series, The Wizard, Fablehaven series, and Drive a terrific read-aloud story for parents and The Land of Stories series. He has authored two picture books, Pirates of the Sea! and Santa's Stowaway. children. Some books are created purely for fun, and this is one of them! RUNNING PRESS KIDS Picture Books
The Foodie Flamingo Hidden Treasure The Olphabet By Vanessa Howl By Elly MacKay By Jess M. Brallier Illustrated by Pablo Pino Illustrated by Nichola Cowdery 32 Pages 32 Pages 32 Pages On-Sale: June 22, 2021 On-Sale: June 1, 2021 On-Sale: May 18, 2021 Celebrate the love of food in this For the treasure seeker in us all comes This delightful alphabet book, charming picture book that a stunning new book by esteemed told from the perspective of the teaches kids not only to try new author-illustrator Elly MacKay. letter "O," uses humor and puns foods but to brush up on their to help little ones identify and colors, too! remember the alphabet. Educational Picture Books Freaky, Funky Fish Once Upon a Song By Debra Kempf Shumaker | Illustrated by Claire Powell Illustrated by Mike Byrne
36 Pages | 4 – 8 | On-Sale: May 4, 2021 22 Pages | 0 – 3 | On-Sale: April 6, 2021 From zapping, stinging, even singing, to playing dead or Toddlers learning to identify numbers will love this having a see-through head, discover the interesting things charming and funny book, while music-savvy parents will different fish do to survive in this delightful non-fiction enjoy the artistic representation of some of their favorite picture book. song titles from some of their favorite musical artists. Just Breathe rights sold in: Spanish (Alfaomega); French (Tredaniel); German Mallika Chopra (MVG); Italian (Macro Gruppo)
My Body Is a Rainbow Just Be You
32 Pages | On-Sale: July 20, 2021 120 Pages | On-Sale: March 2, 2021
Wellness expert Mallika Chopra speaks to a younger From the author of Just Breathe and Just Feel, audience in this new picture book about feeling Mallika Chopra, daughter of Deepak Chopra, comes emotions in your body through color. a full-color guide promoting growth mindset for kids ages 8-12. Earth Squad By Alexandra Zissu Illustrated by Nhung Lê
Ages: 8–12 Frankfurt Page Count: 160 Lead On-Sale: March 2, 2021 Learn about -- and join! -- the EARTH SQUAD: fifty inspirational and extraordinary environmental crusaders working to save our planet.
Earth Squad is the book activist kids have been searching for. Featuring vibrantly illustrated profiles and practical tips inspired by eco-warriors across the globe, it's an entertaining and inspiring resource for any reader -- of any age! -- who wants to make a difference in their community and their world. Alexandra Zissu has written about green living for The New York Times, Bon Appétit, Health, New Profiles include Greta Thunberg, Rachel Carson, Al York, and Vogue. Gore, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Angela Merkel, and Nhung Lê was born in Hanoi, Vietnam. Her work Xiuhtezcatl Martinez. Each illustrates how one person is in the New Yorker, the New York Times, can change the world, but also how we can accomplish Entertainment Weekly, Eater, Stylist Magazine, and more. She lives in Australia. so much more together. Middle Grade The Junior Over the Top Astrologer’s Handbook By Alison Hughes By Nikki Van De Car | Illustrated by Uta Krogmann
Witch’s Handbook rights sold in: Dutch (Witte Leeuw)
288 Pages | 8 – 12 | On-Sale: August 3, 2021 168 Pages | 8 – 12 | On-Sale: July 20, 2021 From award-winning author Alison Hughes comes a new Young readers will learn how to read their and their friends' funny, honest middle grade novel following Diva Cleopatra signs and to interpret the zodiac in a fun and creative way, as she tries to adapt to her new home and school while centered around the themes of friendship, school, and coming face-to-face with the school's mean girls. family in this follow-up to The Junior Witch's Handbook. Fandom The Secret Life of Bananyas A Kid’s Guide to Fandom By Amy Ratcliffe | Illustrated by Dave Perillo
104 Pages | 8 – 12 | On-Sale: April 6, 2021 160 Pages | 8 – 12 | On-Sale: May 4, 2021 The official illustrated companion guide to Bananya with The ultimate guidebook to the ins-and-outs of creating, sharing, character profiles, fun facts, playful advice, and more, and celebrating geek and pop culture -- from writing fanfic or from the hit anime show on Crunchyroll that explores illustrating comics to creating a cosplay ensemble, attending a lives and antics of cute kitties that live in bananas. con, and more -- with interviews and inspirational tips from popular creators from all corners of the geek community. Young Adult Words Composed of Sea and Sky Not Our Summer By Erica George By Casie Bazay
368 Pages | 13 & up | On-Sale: May 25, 2021 288 Pages | 13 & up | On-Sale: May 11, 2021 A contemporary YA summer Cape Cod romance Perfect for summer reading and fans of Jenna Evans featuring poets divided by centuries. Fans of Jenny Han Welch. Follow two estranged cousins who must deal with and Sarah Dessen will fall in love with this story about being together all summer to complete their agoraphobic self-discovery, romance, and holding onto your dreams. grandfather's bucket list and earn their inheritance -- and learn the truth behind their family's long-time feud. WORTHY KIDS Picture Books
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Hello From Here A Flood of Kindness Penguin & Moose Brave the Night By Pamela Kennedy By Ellen Leventhal By Hannah C. Hall
24 Pages 32 Pages 32 Pages On-Sale: May 11, 2021 On-Sale: April 13, 2021 On-Sale: June 22, 2021 This upbeat board book shows This poignant, hopeful picture book Best friends Penguin and Moose children communicating with explores the universal themes of grief are back in this charming picture distant loved ones in a variety of and loss through the eyes of a child book about facing their fear of the clever and whimsical ways. whose home is destroyed in a flood. dark with faith. Picture Books
The Night Baafore the First Dream Big, My Precious One That Grand Christmas Day! Day of School By Jill Roman Lord By Jill Roman Lord By Dawn Young
32 Pages 32 Pages 32 Pages On-Sale: June 22, 2021 On-Sale: March 9, 2021 On-Sale: October 6, 2020 The sheep won't let Bo sleep in This upbeat and playful picture book Engaging illustrations and this hilarious picture book about will inspire children to dream big, cumulative verse help children sheep wreaking havoc on the eve secure in the knowledge that God is learn about the animals, objects, of the first day of school, the third with them every step of the way. and people that played a part in in a series from Dawn Young and the first Christmas. Pablo Pino. The Secret Power of Speaking God’s Word for Kids By Joyce Meyer
Ages: 6 – 10 Page Count: 96 On-Sale: June 8, 2021 Kids will discover just how powerful God's Word is with this collection of Scripture and encouragement, newly adapted from #1 New York Times best-selling author Joyce Meyer's The Secret Power of Speaking God's Word.
Help children get to know God as they read his promises aloud and apply his words to their lives. Grouped by topic, each section of the book contains Bible verses, a child- friendly interpretation of each verse, and words of comfort and encouragement from Joyce Meyer. Topics include Joyce Meyer is a #1 New York Times best- God's care and protection of his children, being kind, selling author and one of the world's loving family and friends, and telling the truth. leading Bible teachers. Her broadcast, Enjoying Everyday Life, airs daily on Perfect for throwing in a backpack or stowing under a hundreds of television networks and radio pillow, this book is a great companion for growing hearts. stations worldwide. Joyce has written nearly 100 inspirational books. Contact Information
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