SPRING 2021 HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT Young Readers
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SPRING 2021 HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT Young Readers This edition of the catalogue was printed on November 24, 2020. To view updates, please see the Spring 2021 Raincoast eCatalogue or visit www.raincoast.com Raincoast Books Spring 2021 Page 1 of 94 LEAD Time for School, Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle, illustrated by Jill McElmurry Ride along to school with the #1 New York Times best-selling Little Blue Truck and meet Blue's new friend: a bright yellow school bus. Beep- beep! Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are excited to meet a bright yellow school bus on the road. They see all the little animals lined up in the school bus's many windows, and Blue wishes he could be a school bus too. What a fun job-but much too big for a little pickup like Blue. Or is it? When somebody misses the bus, it's up to Blue to get his friend to school on time. Beep! Beep! Vroom! Also enjoy Blue's bedtime ride in Good Night, Little Blue Truck and his trip to the city in Little Blue Truck Leads the Way Author Bio Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Alice Schertle is a poet and author of many well-loved books for children, On Sale: Jun 29/21 including the beloved, #1 New York Times best-selling Little Blue Truck 10 x 8 • 32 pages series , Very Hairy Bear, Button Up!, and All You Need for a Snowman . She full-color illustrations lives in Plainfield, Massachusetts. 9780358412243 • $26.99 • CL - Hardcover Picture Jill McElmurrywas the illustrator of many picture books, including her own Book Mad About Plaid, When Otis Courted Mama by Kathi Appelt and the best- Juvenile Fiction / Transportation / Cars & Trucks • selling Little Blue Truck series , written by Alice Schertle. She happily divided Ages 4-7 years her time between the wide landscape of New Mexico and a green island in Series: Little Blue Truck Minnesota. Jill passed away in August 2017. Notes Promotion Sales Rep Raincoast Books Spring 2021 Page 2 of 94 Time for School, Little Blue Truck 12-Copy Floor Display by Schertle, Alice ; McElmurry, Jill Houghton Mifflin Harcourt On Sale: Jun 29/21 10 x 8 • 32 pages 9780358581291 • $323.88 • dumpbin, filled Juvenile Fiction / Transportation / Cars & Trucks Notes Promotion Sales Rep Raincoast Books Spring 2021 Page 3 of 94 LEAD Curious George Curious You: On Your Way! Gift Edition by H. A. Rey Curious You: On Your Way!is a perfect sendoff for children of all ages entering a new phase of their lives. Follow along with George in classic scenes from many of his original books as he provides words of congratulations and encouragement to anyone who has accomplished much but still has many things to see, to do, and to dream! This new format features a stunning, eye-catching cover. Author Bio HansandMargret Reycreated many books during their lives together, including Curious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites like Spotty and Pretzel. But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the original Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Curious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 On Sale: Mar 16/21 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books sold worldwide. Curious 8.25 x 8.5 • 32 pages George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an full color illustrations Emmy-winning television show on PBS. 9780358521174 • $22.99 • cl Juvenile Fiction / Bedtime & Dreams • Ages 4-7 years Series: Curious George Notes Promotion Sales Rep Raincoast Books Spring 2021 Page 4 of 94 LEAD Curious George My First Bike (padded board book) by H. A. Rey This padded board book is a sweet and gentle introduction to the beloved classic tale of Curious George Rides A Bike. A perfect baby shower gift with a customizable book plate and a great addition to every little one's library. Curious George Rides a Bike has been an enduring children's classic for decades, and this new, padded board book format will be a new favorite for the baby in your life. The gently abridged text is geared towards the youngest of audiences, and babies will love the padded format with sturdy board pages for little hands. H. A. Rey's vibrant and playful illustrations shine throughout as our mischievous little monkey embarks on an adventure with his brand new bike, making friends and learning tricks along the way. This sweet introduction to Curious George is perfect for gift-giving and showers with a customizable book plate for baby's name. Author Bio Houghton Mifflin Harcourt On Sale: Mar 30/21 HansandMargret Reycreated many books during their lives together, 6.75 x 7.5 • 24 pages including Curious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as full-color illustrations well as other favorites like Spotty and Pretzel. But it was their rambunctious 9780358418818 • $12.99 • BD - Board book little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys Juvenile Fiction / Classics • Ages 0-3 years escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the original Series: Curious George Curious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books sold worldwide. Curious Notes George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show on PBS. Promotion Sales Rep Raincoast Books Spring 2021 Page 5 of 94 Curious George Wash Your Hands (CGTV Board book) by H. A. Rey Learn to wash the germs off your hands with Curious George in this playful and informative board book for the youngest readers. When should Curious George wash his hands? Why does George wash his hands . and how does he do it? Join George on a playful romp through his day as he learns more about germs and hand-washing. This accessible story features informational text about germs and cleanliness for the youngest readers. This is the perfect primer for little ones just learning to wash their hands. Author Bio HansandMargret Reycreated many books during their lives together, including Curious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites like Spotty and Pretzel. But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys Houghton Mifflin Harcourt escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the original On Sale: Apr 6/21 Curious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 6.75 x 7.5 • 20 pages Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books sold worldwide. Curious full-color illustrations George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an 9780358567301 • $12.99 • BD - Board book Emmy-winning television show on PBS. www.curiousgeorge.com. Juvenile Fiction / Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries • Ages 0-3 years Series: Curious George Notes Promotion Sales Rep Raincoast Books Spring 2021 Page 6 of 94 LEAD Curiosity Is. by H. A. Rey Curious George knows that with a little curiosity, you can do anything! A perfect gift for preschool graduates or any kid who loves asking questions, this rhyming picture book has surprise die-cut reveals on every page. Curiosity is taking a whole different view. So go and explore all the things you can do! Who better to explore all the wonderful things curiosity can be than Curious George? Curious George and curious kids know that meeting someone new, trying something different, and learning from mistakes make each day more exciting and offer opportunities to grow. This gift book with a sweet rhyming text and surprising reveals on every sturdy page is a perfect gift for graduation, starting a new school, or any new adventure! Author Bio Houghton Mifflin Harcourt On Sale: Apr 27/21 HansandMargret Reycreated many books during their lives together, 8 x 8.87 • 32 pages including Curious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as full-color illustrations well as other favorites like Spotty and Pretzel. But it was their rambunctious 9780358344810 • $21.99 • cl little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys Juvenile Fiction / Classics • Ages 4-7 years escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the original Series: Curious George Curious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books sold worldwide. Curious Notes George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show on PBS. Promotion Sales Rep Raincoast Books Spring 2021 Page 7 of 94 Cow Says Meow (A Peep-and-See Book) by Kirsti Call, illustrated by Brandon James Scott A humorous picture book filled with wordplay and mixed-up onomatopoeia, Cow Says Meow features bold graphic art, silly animals, and unique cover cut-outs at the front and back. Cow says . Meow! Cat says . Neigh! . or does it? With bold graphic art and a punny narrator, this zany picture book is full of outrageously mixed-up animal sounds. Puns and wordplay will leave readers giggling through the roller-coaster of sounds all the way to the final pages featuring the correct animal noises. Cow Says Meow is a perfect read aloud for home, the classroom, or anywhere else, and will delight fans of Cece Bell's I Yam a Donkey and David Ezra Stein's Interrupting Chicken Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Author Bio On Sale: Mar 16/21 6.5 x 9 • 32 pages Kirsti Call is the author of Mootilda's Bad Mood, and other farm-related Full-color picture books.