Books for Young People

Holiday House Books for Young People Spring 2015 HOLIDAY HOUSE Spring 2015 CONTENTS Spring Hardcovers ................................................................. 3 Spring Paperbacks ................................................................. 36 Complete List of E-books....................................................... 42 Foreign Rights Representatives ............................................ 48 Order Information ................................................................. 50 International Standard Book Numbers Complete ISBNs are printed for 2014 publications. Bindings Where “T” is indicated, the book is in a regular trade binding. Where “R” is indicated, the book is Smyth- or side-sewn, and reinforced. Where “P” is indicated, the edition is paperback. A comprehensive collection of new children’s books is available for inspection at the Children’s Book Council, 54 West 39th St., New York, NY 10018. www.cbcbooks.org HOLIDAY HOUSE, INC. 425 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017 www.holidayhouse.com Check out the homepage on our website for Common Core State Standards, Guided Reading Levels, a list of e-books, and free downloadable materials. Front cover illustration by Lizzy Rockwell from A Bird Is a Bird Back cover illustration by Joe Cepeda from Swing Sisters by Karen Deans Illustration on the previous page by John Shelley from Crinkle, Crackle, Crack by Marion Dane Bauer Illustration on this page by Joe Cepeda from Swing Sisters by Karen Deans Illustration on page 47 by Steve Bjo¨rkman from Look Out, Mouse! Illustration on page 48 by Emily Arnold McCully from 3, 2, 1, Go! Illustration on page 50 by David Catrow from Fun in the Sun Printed in U.S.A. SPRING 2015 TITLES Ages 2–5 32 pages 81⁄4 ϫ 8 R, $16.95 978-0-8234-3199-1 E-book available Shipping January Picture Book Ah! Also illustrated by by Ge´raldine Collet Estelle Billon Spagnol illustrated by Estelle Billon Spagnol “Ah!” A rabbit, delighting in the beautiful day, sets out for a walk. But “ah” takes on an entirely different connotation as the rabbit finds himself in a dark tunnel full of mysterious inhabitants. Back in the sunshine, he discovers a little spider has hitched a ride on his shoul- der, which he acknowledges with a squeamish “Ahh . AHHHH!” Little Benguin R, $16.95 978-0-8234-2934-9 Ge´raldine Collet is the author of many beloved books for children. Previously a history teacher, she now writes full time. She lives in France. Estelle Billon Spagnol was born in the Champagne region of France and grew up surrounded by books, Translation & performance rights: crayons, and vineyards. She now lives, writes, and draws E´ ditions Frimousse Audio rights: Holiday House in Paris. Territory: US, CAN SPRING 2015 ⅐ 3 Always Twins written and illustrated by Teri Weidner “You two are just alike!” everyone tells duckling twins Olivia and Lily. But while Olivia likes to “jump in the Ages 2–5 mud,” run around, and quack so everyone can hear, 32 pages Lily prefers studying and daydreaming. These different 83⁄4 x11 R, $16.95 activities don’t always work well together, and eventu- 978-0-8234-3159-5 ally the twins grow annoyed by their differences and E-book available head off in opposite directions. But the twins can’t stand to be apart for long. Lily Shipping January comes looking for Olivia only to find her stuck in a tree. An adventure ensues that ends in a frightening tumble. Finally safe, the twins realize that while sometimes they are the same and sometimes they are different, one Picture Book thing is certain: they are “‘always twins.’” Teri Weidner began working for CRICKET magazine in 1989, and since then has illustrated more than twenty children’s books. She lives in New Hampshire. Translation, audio, & performance rights: Holiday House Territory: World 4 ⅐ SPRING 2015 Ages 3–6 32 pages 101⁄8 x9 R, $16.95 978-0-8234-2945-5 E-book available Shipping January Fun in the Sun written and illustrated by David Catrow A cheerful dog frolics in the sun and the sand on a Picture Book perfect beach day. It’s fun in the sand, but now there’s sand in his lunch and sand in his suit. Time for a dip in the water! The dog splishes, splashes, and rides the Also by David Catrow waves; it’s fun in the water too. As the sun goes down, he flies a kite with new friends. Fun in the sky! But did he remember sunscreen? David Catrow’s zany illustrations make this dog’s day in the sun anything but ordinary. David Catrow has written and illustrated many books for children, including The Fly Flew In, winner of the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award. He also created the visual development for the animated fea- The Fly Flew In ture Horton Hears a Who! He lives in Ohio. R, $14.95 978-0-8234-2418-4 P, $6.99 978-0-8234-2909-7 Translation & audio rights: Holiday House Performance rights: David Catrow Territory: World SPRING 2015 ⅐ 5 Owl Boy written and illustrated by Brian Schatell Al loves owls. He reads books about owls, watches movies starring owls, and draws pictures of owls—he Ages 3–6 even sleeps with a stuffed owl. Al wishes he could be just 32 pages 8 ϫ 10 like an owl instead of a kid! His dream comes true at R, $16.95 summer camp, where he gets lost on a hike and spends 978-0-8234-3208-0 the night in the forest with a bunch of owls. But when E-book available Al gets hungry, he learns that owl life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Maybe being a kid isn’t so bad after Shipping January all. Brian Schatell has illustrated many books for children, some of which he has also written. He is a member of Picture Book the Rutgers University Council on Children’s Litera- ture and has co-chaired their annual One-on-One Plus writers and illustrators conference ten times. He lives in New York City. Translation, audio, & performance rights: Holiday House Territory: World 6 ⅐ SPRING 2015 Astrid the Fly written and illustrated by Maria Jo¨nsson Astrid the fly loves exploring. With her big eyes, two wings, and four legs, she can fly super-fast. She likes to zoom around looking for sweet treats and her favorite Danish salami. But Astrid’s family isn’t keen on her risky behavior. They try to scare her with stories of Ages 3–6 flyswatters and vacuums, and warnings of an uncle who 32 pages went missing. Astrid doesn’t listen, until one day she 101⁄2 ϫ 71⁄2 R, $16.95 encounters real danger: the refrigerator. 978-0-8234-3200-4 Astrid’s irresistible thirst for adventure will have read- E-book available ers rooting for her from start to finish. Shipping January Maria Jo¨nsson has illustrated many books for children in her native Sweden. Astrid the Fly is her debut as both author and illustrator. She lives in Sweden. Picture Book Translation & performance rights: Bonnierfo¨ rlagen AV Audio rights: Holiday House Territory: US, CAN SPRING 2015 ⅐ 7 Ages 3–6 32 pages 81⁄2 ϫ 11 R, $16.95 978-0-8234-3295-0 E-book available Shipping January Picture Book Click! written and illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler Also illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler The whole family is in bed, and the house is now quiet. Or is it? Drip, drop. Creak, creak. Achoo! A curious bird, who happens to be a lamp, investigates. Jeffrey Ebbel- er’s whimsical nocturnal fantasy explores the world of sound as an endearing bird makes himself useful put- ting the home he shares with his humans in order. Jeffrey Ebbeler has worked as an art director, book designer, and illustrator. Also a musician, he plays trumpet and drums in local bands. His illustrations have been widely praised. In a starred review, Kirkus Snow Day for Mouse Reviews noted his “feisty full-page illustrations of the by Judy Cox R, $16.95 world from Mouse’s perspective” for Cinco de Mouse-O 978-0-8234-2408-5 by Judy Cox. This is the first book he has both written P, $7.99 and illustrated. He lives in Ohio. 978-0-8234-2913-4 Translation, audio, & performance rights: Holiday House Territory: World 8 ⅐ SPRING 2015 Ages 3–6 32 pages 9 ϫ 11 R, $17.95 978-0-8234-3053-6 E-book available Shipping January Families Nonfiction by Shelley Rotner and Sheila Kelly Picture Book full-color photographs by Shelley Rotner Celebrate diversity with a picture book for very young children about the many faces of contemporary families. Big or small, similar or different-looking, there are Also by Shelley Rotner all kinds of families. Some have one parent, some have and Sheila Kelly two, and many include extended family. An inclusive look at many varieties of families. Shelley Rotner is the award-winning author and photo- illustrator of more than thirty books. Her photographs have been published in National Geographic, Conde´ Nast Traveler, and other magazines. She lives in Northamp- ton, Massachusetts. Sheila Kelly is a clinical psychologist who has collabo- Yummy!: Good Food Makes Me Strong! rated with Shelley Rotner on other books, including R, $16.95 Shades of People, which was an ALA Notable Book for 978-0-8234-2426-9 Children. A native of Saskatchewan, Canada, she now Translation, audio, & performance lives in Austin, Texas. rights: Holiday House Territory: World SPRING 2015 ⅐ 9 Ages 3–7 32 pages 8 ϫ 10 R, $16.95 978-0-8234-3042-0 E-book available Shipping January A Bird Is a Bird Nonfiction written and illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell Picture Book Some birds are huge and some are tiny.

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