Fall 2018 Books for Young Readers Fall 2018 Books for Young Readers CONTENTS

Middle Reader 2–5, 8–11

Illustrated Chapter Book 6–7

Picture Books 12–31

Board Books 32–33

Frontlist by Month August September October About Amphibians: A Guide Am I Yours?—24–25 The Bookshop Girl—4–5 for Children, revised—20 Alex Latimer Sylvia Bishop and Poly Bernatene Cathryn Sill and John Sill Autumn Babies—32–33 Chasing the Nightbird—11 About Amphibians: A Guide Kathryn O. Galbraith and Adela Pons Krista Russell for Children / Sobre los anfibios: Una guía para niños—20 Charlie Bumpers vs. Ebenezer Has a Word Cathryn Sill and John Sill His Big Blabby Mouth—8 for Everything—14–15 Bill Harley and Adam Gustavson Chelsea H. Rowe and Frank Dormer About Woodpeckers: A Guide for Children—21 Countdown: 2979 Days Hansel & Gretel—12–13 Cathryn Sill and John Sill to the Moon—2–3 Bethan Woollvin Suzanne Slade and Thomas Gonzalez Monsoon Afternoon—27 Little Whale—22–23 Kashmira Sheth and Yoshiko Jaeggi King & Kayla and the Case Jo Weaver of the Lost Tooth—6–7 The Somewhat True Adventures Dori Hillestad Butler and Nancy Meyers Poet: The Remarkable Story of Sammy Shine—9 of George Moses Horton—26 Henry Cole King & Kayla and the Case Don Tate of the Mysterious Mouse—6–7 Stanley’s School—30–31 Dori Hillestad Butler and Nancy Meyers The Snow Lion—16–17 William Bee Jim Helmore and Richard Jones Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers: Yes, I Know the Monkey Man—10 Celebrating Animal Underdogs—18–19 Dori Hillestad Butler Leslie Bulion and Stephanie Laberis

The Sunsets of Miss Olivia Wiggins—28 Lester L. Laminack and Constance R. Bergum

Winter Babies—32–33 Kathryn O. Galbraith and Adela Pons

Illustrations © Stephanie Laberis Backlist Check out these middle reader hits! Bilingual and Spanish 34–36, 49–50, 62, 71, 74 Board Books 37–38, 41–42, 49 Page 85 Page 92 Picture Books 34–36, 39–79

Illustrated 80–82 Find your next young adult favorite! Chapter Books Middle Reader 71, 83–99, 101 Young Adult 98, 100–105 Parenting 106–107 Index 108–110 Order Form 111 Page 103 Page 103 Ordering Information 112

I LOVE awards. They’re my favorite!

CONGRATULATIONS

King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats is a 2018 Geisel Award Honor Book.

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Countdown 2979 Days to the Moon Suzanne Slade Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez HC: $22.95 / 978-1-68263-013-6 10 x 11 / 144 pages Media: pastel, colored pencil, and airbrush

Lexile • F&P GRL X; Gr 6 Ages 10+ / Nonfiction / Poetry Territory: World All rights available

Themes: exploration, process, failure, space, verse ✎ Poster, teacher’s guide Powerful verse and stunning illustrations tell the true story of the American effort to Suzanne Slade is the award-winning land the first man on the Moon. author of more than one hundred books (page 75). A mechanical engineer by In 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced that the degree, Suzanne has worked on Delta United States would try to land a man on the Moon within ten rockets, Titan rockets, and the Delta- years. During the two thousand nine hundred seventy-nine Star spacecraft. She lives in Illinois. days that followed his speech, eighteen astronauts climbed www.suzanneslade.com into spaceships. Three of them died before even leaving the ground. Eight rockets soared into space. And four hundred Thomas Gonzalez, a former art thousand people—engineers, technicians, mathematicians, director, is the illustrator of a number of scientists, and machinists—joined Project Apollo in hopes of books (pages 36, 57, 70, 76, 79). He lives making the dream a reality. in Georgia. www.tomprints.com Award-winning author and former mechanical engineer Suzanne Slade teams up with New York Times best-selling You may also like illustrator Thomas Gonzalez to tell the powerful story of every success, failure, triumph, tragedy, and lessons learned from Apollos 1 through 11 that led to an American Moon landing.

◆ Back matter: author’s and illustrator’s notes, bibliography, sources

HC: 978-1-56145-913-1 HC: 978-1-56145-490-7 page 75 PB: 978-1-56145-961-2 ❖ A Junior Library Guild Selection page 70

[email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 2 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 “Five, four…” The first stage ignites. “All engines are running. We have lift-off!” Deafening sound waves boom across the launchpad. Miles away, tall buildings quake. Huge glass windows rattle. Wide-eyed, nearly tongue-tied, the usually mild-mannered reporter Walter Cronkite shouts into his microphone, “The roar is terrific!” Middle Reader • October

The Bookshop Girl Sylvia Bishop Illustrated by Poly Bernatene

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-045-7 6 x 8 / 144 pages 18 black and white illustrations

Ages 8–12

Territory: US & Canada Rights: Text: Scholastic UK; Art: Peachtree

Themes: literacy, family, identity, mystery

Sylvia Bishop spent her childhood A whimsical mystery, crafted with quirkiness reading fiction, dreaming up stories, and a touch of classic charm and pretending. Now, Sylvia lives in London, where she writes those stories The Joneses have just won the Great Montgomery Book by lamplight with tea. sylviabishopbooks.weebly.com Emporium in a contest, and it’s every book lover’s dream! The pull of a lever calls forth a room full of marvelous wonders— Poly Bernatene studied drawing and from the Room of Woodland Tales with its squirrels and painting at the Buenos Aires School of mice, to the rocket ship in the Room of Space Adventures, and Fine Art and has illustrated over sixty the aquarium ceiling in the Room of Ocean Tales. children's books, including The Santa Trap (page 73) and Prince Ribbit (page But there is more to the Emporium than its thousands of 61). He lives in Argentina. books in extravagant displays. In fact, the previous owner is www.polybernatene.com hiding something that could destroy absolutely everything for the Joneses.

Property Jones has a whopper of a secret too—and it might You may also like just be the key to saving her family and their bookshop from the clutches of a nasty villain.

◆ Back matter: author Q&A

Praise for The Bookshop Girl

“Bishop’s voice is breezy and warm, but the book’s PB: 978-1-56145-494-5 HC: 978-1-56145-290-3 page 96 PB: 978-1-56145-386-3 real charm is in its celebration of the imaginative power page 98 and tactile pleasure of books.” —The Guardian [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 4 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909

Illustrated Chapter Books • September

King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth PB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-018-1 New in paperback from the Lexile • F&P Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor HC: 978-1-56145-880-6 page 81 Award—winning team

King & Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse PB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-017-4 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P HC: 978-1-56145-879-0 page 81

Dori Hillestad Butler Illustrated by Nancy Meyers 6 x 9 / 48 pages Media: pencil and digital

GRL L; Gr 2 Ages 7–9 / Mystery

Territory: World Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic (Harvey Klinger); Art: Peachtree Praise for King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth Series themes: investigation, cause and effect, problem solving “This funny, endearing addition to the series will delight ✎ Activity sheets early readers, especially dog lovers.” —Kirkus Reviews

Praise for King & Kayla and You may also like the Case of the Mysterious Mouse

“Confusion, mischief, and silliness abound.” —Kirkus Reviews “A welcome addition to collections supporting the transition from picture books to chapter books.” —School Library Journal HC: 978-1-56145-702-1 HC: 978-1-68263-009-9 PB: 978-1-56145-981-0 page 80 page 80 ❖ CCBC Choices

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Dori Hillestad Butler Nancy Meyers has published many children’s is a graphic designer and books (pages 10, 81, 94, 101). She illustrator (page 81). She is the has been nominated for children’s proud owner of Sullivan, golden- choice awards in nineteen different doodle extraordinaire. She lives in states. She lives in Washington. Minnesota. www.kidswriter.com www.nancymeyersdesign.com

Even more fun from this tail-wagging duo!

HC: 978-1-56145-877-6 PB: 978-1-68263-015-0 page 81

HC: 978-1-56145-878-3 PB: 978-1-68263-016-7 page 81

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Charlie Bumpers vs. His Big Blabby Mouth Bill Harley Illustrated by Adam Gustavson

PB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-064-8 5 ½ x 7 ½ / 160 pages 25 black and white illustrations

RC • Lexile • F&P GRL O; Gr 3 Ages 7–10

Territory: World Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic (author); Art: Peachtree

HC: 978-1-56145-940-7 Charlie convinces everyone at school that his CD: 978-1-56145-942-1 dad will be the greatest Career Week speaker page 97 ever! What will happen when they find out the truth about his dad’s job? Themes: family, responsibility, cooperation, unemployment, boasting When his classmates brag about their parents’ jobs, Charlie’s ✎ Teacher’s guide blabby mouth runs wild. Charlie leaves the impression that his dad is the president of his company and that he’ll bring Bill Harley is the author of several free calculators for everyone! But just before the big event, the children’s books (pages 68, 96–97). unthinkable happens: Charlie’s dad loses his job. How will www.billharley.com Charlie explain this to his class? Will his dad still even come Adam Gustavson has illustrated for Career Week? many children’s books (pages 66, 68, 73, 75, 79, 97). Fortunately, Mr. Bumpers has some very surprising plans of www.adamgustavson.com his own! In the same series Praise for the Charlie Bumpers series

“Fast-paced, enjoyable.” —School Library Journal on Charlie Bumpers vs. the Teacher of the Year

HC: 978-1-56145-835-6 HC: 978-1-56145-808-0 PB: 978-1-56145-963-6 PB: 978-1-56145-888-2 “Naturally funny moments.” CD: 978-1-56145-893-6 CD: 978-1-56145-809-7 —School Library Journal on Charlie Bumpers page 97 page 97 vs. the Perfect Little Turkey

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The Somewhat True Adventures of Sammy Shine Henry Cole

PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-778-6 6 x 8 / 272 pages 130 black and white illustrations

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL S; Gr 4 Ages 8–12

Territory: World All rights available except simplified Chinese

HC: 978-1-56145-866-0 A charming illustrated novel featuring page 83 adorable animal characters, an exciting adventure, and an action-packed plot Themes: home, friendship, adventures ✎Teacher’s guide When Sammy Shine’s plane takes off unexpectedly, he ends up in a whole different world; no longer does he live in the Henry Cole is the illustrator of more comfort of his shoebox in Hank’s room. Now he’s lost in the than ninety books for children (pages woods, with no way to get back home and a dangerous enemy 36, 62, 67, 83). He lives in Virginia. lurking. Fortunately, a group of new friends—including a www.henrycole.net mouse, an injured crow, a newt, and a shrew—will help him find and repair his plane so he can try to return home.

Praise for The Somewhat True Adventures of Sammy Shine

“Will hit home with lovers of animal fantasy.” You may also like —Booklist

“Plenty of tension to keep young readers in suspense.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

HC: 978-1-56145-806-6 HC: 978-1-56145-595-9 PB: 978-1-68263-006-8 PB: 978-1-56145-810-3 page 83 page 83

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Yes, I Know the Monkey Man Dori Hillestad Butler

PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-060-0 6 x 8 ½ / 224 pages

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Y; Gr 6 Ages 10–14 / Mystery

Territory: World Rights: Peachtree except for dramatic (Wendy Schmalz) Licensed: German, Korean

HC: 978-1-56145-479-2 page 101 From the author of Do You Know the Themes: divorce, family, mystery, Monkey Man? comes the long-awaited sequel. siblings What happens when everything you thought was true about your life turns out to be a lie? Dori Hillestad Butler has published many children’s books (pages 6–7, 81, Thirteen-year-old T. J. always believed that her twin 94, 101). She has been nominated for sister and her mother were dead—because that’s what children’s choice awards in nineteen her father had told her. But Mom and Sam are very much different states. She lives in Washington. alive. And now they want T. J. to be part of their family. www.kidswriter.com When T. J. reluctantly visits her mom and Sam for the first time, she is stunned by how similar she is to her twin sister, even though their lives have been very different. But while she is drawn to her new family, she is also wary of becoming attached to them and hurting her father’s feelings. Then when Also by Dori Hillestad Butler her father suffers a debilitating accident and tries to ensnare T. J. in another web of lies, her loyalties are finally tested.

Praise for Yes, I Know the Monkey Man

“Highly readable.” —School Library Journal

HC: 978-1-56145-340-5 PB: 978-1-56145-341-2 PB: 978-1-68263-038-9 page 94 page 101

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Chasing the Nightbird Krista Russell

PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-065-5 6 x 8 ½ / 192 pages

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL V; Gr 6 Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction

Territory: World All rights available

HC: 978-1-56145-597-3 page 89

Themes: Cape Verde, Quakers, This action-packed adventure set in the mid- freedom, slavery nineteenth century features a brave young ✎ Teacher’s guide protagonist who must rely on his wits and his friends to escape an unwelcome fate. Krista Russell is a graduate of Seton Hill University’s Writing Popular Lucky Valera’s hopes of joining the crew of the whaling ship Fiction program and an SCBWI Nightbird are dashed as his estranged half-brother Fortuna member. A Massachusetts native, forces him into servitude in a textile mill. But when Lucky Krista has strong ties to the city of New meets Emmeline, a spirited girl with abolitionist sympathies, Bedford, where Chasing the Nightbird is and Daniel, a fugitive slave, his dream of becoming a sailor set. She lives in Georgia. comes within reach. First, though, he’ll have to outwit and www.kristarussell.com outrun Fortuna and an enraged slave trader.

♦ Back matter: author’s note, bibliography

Praise for Chasing the Nightbird Also by Krista Russell

“Lucky is an especially vibrant hero in this multifaceted and suspenseful historical adventure.” —Publishers Weekly

❖ NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People HC: 978-1-56145-710-6 page 89 ❖ Parents’ Choice Recommended

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Hansel & Gretel Bethan Woollvin

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-073-0 9 ⁴⁄₅ x 9 ⁴⁄₅ / 32 pages Media: gouache and digital

Lexile • F&P GRL N; Gr 3 Ages 5–9

Territory: US Rights: Macmillan UK

Themes: fractured fairy tales, humor, boundaries, patience

Bethan Woollvin is a graduate of Deep in the forest lives a witch named Willow. the Cambridge School of Art, where She is a good witch, who only uses good magic— she won the prestigious Macmillan until she meets Hansel and Gretel. Children’s Book Competition for Little Red (page 61), her version of Little Red Willow never used to worry about messy breadcrumb trails. Riding Hood, which was named a New Or entire portions of her gingerbread house being devoured. York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Or anyone fiddling with her spells and magic books and Book. She lives in England. causing a ruckus. But Hansel and Gretel are two very naughty and very rude children, and they are trying Willow’s patience.

Praise for Little Red and Rapunzel

“This is how fairy tales were meant to be told.” —School Library Journal on Little Red

❖ Also by Bethan Woollvin Bank Street Best Books of the Year; CCBC Choices; New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books (Little Red)

“Empowerment in leaps and bounds.” —Kirkus Reviews on Rapunzel

❖ Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book; Parents’ Choice Recommended (Rapunzel) HC: 978-1-56145-917-9 HC: 978-1-68263-003-7 page 61 page 61

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“Hansel, Gretel, please be careful with my magic things!” Willow cried.

13 Picture Book • October

Ebenezer Has a Word for Everything Chelsea H. Rowe Illustrated by Frank Dormer

HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-848-6 8 x 10 / 32 pages Media: digital

Lexile • F&P GRL N; Gr 3 Ages 4–8

Territory: World Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic (Foreword Literary); Art: Peachtree

Themes: language, friendship, A quirky story about words collaboration and those who love them

Chelsea H. Rowe is a mother of Ebenezer doesn’t collect rocks. He doesn’t collect stamps. He four and the owner of a luxury picnic doesn’t collect coins. Ebenezer collects words. And Ebenezer has company. Her current favorite word is a word for everything. No one understands Ebenezer’s peculiar eucatastrophe. She lives in Georgia. collection, until one day Ebenezer meets Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald www.chelsearowe.com doesn’t have a word collection, but he does have LOTS of story Frank Dormer is the author- ideas, and he could certainly use a few of Ebenezer’s words. illustrator of many books for children, including The Obstinate Pen. His Chelsea H. Rowe’s hilarious story about friendship, collaboration, favorite word is hot dog. He lives in and a love for both language and stories is delightfuly depicted Connecticut. by Frank Dormer’s quirky and classic illustrations. Perfect for www.frankwdormer.com vocabulary building, this book also includes a list of words and definitions in the back. You may also like

HC: 978-1-56145-371-9 HC: 978-1-56145-739-7 page 65 page 67

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On the way to school, it was yield.

In the grocery store, it was linguine. And on vacation, it was . possibility 15 Picture Book • October

The Snow Lion Jim Helmore Illustrated by Richard Jones

HC: $17.95 / 978-1-68263-048-8 11 x 9 5/8 / 32 pages Media: mixed media paint and digital

Ages 4­–8

Territory: US & Canada Rights: Simon & Schuster UK

Themes: shyness, confidence, friendship, imagination, play

Jim Helmore has written several picture books. He works in the licensing Sometimes the world feels very big. And industry and loves to grow vegetables in sometimes you feel small. But sometimes all you his spare time. He lives in England. need is a special friend to help you find the courage hiding inside. Richard Jones has more than twenty years of experience in the creative arts After moving to a new home, Caro wishes she had a friend, with a PhD in graphic communication. but she’s too shy to meet the neighborhood kids. With a little In his spare time, Richard enjoys imagination, however, Caro finds the Snow Lion. Together, licorice, stroking the cat, and bobbing they have all kinds of fun racing, climbing, and playing hide- about in the sea. He lives in England. and-seek. But when the boy next door asks Caro to come play, www.paintedmouse.com Caro isn’t so sure. Then, the Snow Lion has an idea! Making new friends isn’t always easy, but it is always worth it in the end.

Easily relatable to a shy or lonely reader, this gorgeously You may also like illustrated story is filled with imagination on every page.

HC: 978-1-56145-910-0 HC: 978-1-56145-373-3 page 67 PB: 978-1-56145-685-7 page 40

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And raced

and chased.

17 Picture Book • September

Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers Celebrating Animal Underdogs Melissa Stewart Illustrated by Stephanie Laberis

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-936-0 10 3/8 x 9 3/8 / 32 pages Media: digital

Lexile • F&P GRL P; Gr 3 Ages 4­–8 / Nonfiction / Nature

Territory: World All rights available

Themes: animal behavior, humor, Puny? Poky? Clumsy? Shy? A lighthearted strengths and weaknesses, animal look at the surprising traits that help survival techniques some animals survive. ✎ Teacher’s guide, reader’s theater Written with a lively, playful voice, Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers Melissa Stewart is the author of more introduces young readers to a variety of “animal underdogs” and than 150 books (pages 54–55). She lives explains how characteristics that might seem like weaknesses are in Massachusetts. critical for finding food and staying safe in an eat-or-be-eaten www.melissa-stewart.com world.

Stephanie Laberis has illustrated ♦ Back matter: additional information on species; several picture books, including A is for bibliography Awful: A Grumpy Cat ABC Book. She lives in California. Praise for Melissa Stewart stephlaberis.carbonmade.com

You may also like “Eye-catching and informative.” —School Library Journal on A Place for Butterflies

“Put this one in the hands of budding scientists, environmentalists, and nature lovers.” —Kirkus Reviews on A Place for Birds

“Will complement the science curriculum and HC: 978-1-56145-733-5 HC: 978-1-56145-438-9 page 54 page 54 also makes for a great read aloud.” —Booklist on Under the Snow

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19 Picture Book • August

About Amphibians A Guide for Children, revised edition Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-031-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-032-7 10 x 8 ½ / 48 pages Media: watercolor

AR • Lexile • F&P GRL J; Gr 1 Ages 3–7 / Nonfiction / Nature

Territory: World All rights available except Japanese, simplified Chinese

Themes: animals, zoology, ecosystems ✎ Series teacher’s guide Now available in revised and bilingual editions

About Amphibians A colorful and informative look at the diverse world of A Guide for Children amphibians. With the help of beautifully detailed illustrations Sobre los anfibios from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, About Amphibians Una guía para niños explains the basic characteristics that all amphibians share, Cathryn Sill while offering a look at the many types of creatures that fall Illustrated by John Sill into this diverse category. English/Spanish PB: $8.95 978-1-68263-033-4 ♦ Back matter: afterword; recommended reading; glossary 10 x 8 ½ / 48 pages Media: watercolor Praise for About Amphibians: A Guide for Children

Ages 3–7 / Nonfiction / Nature “An outstanding book.” Territory: World —Science Books & Films All rights available Spanish monolingual editions ❖ NSTA Recommends coming Spring 2019 ❖ A Junior Library Guild selection (bilingual)

PB: 978-1-68263-072-3 PB: 978-1-68263-071-6

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About Woodpeckers A Guide for Children Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-004-4 10 x 8 ½ / 48 pages Media: watercolor

Lexile • F&P GRL K; Gr 2 Ages 3–7 / Nonfiction / Nature

Territory: World All rights available

Themes: animals, zoology, ecosystems A thoughtful first glimpse into ✎ Series teacher’s guide the world of woodpeckers Cathryn Sill, a graduate of Western About Woodpeckers is a thoughtful and entertaining introduction to Carolina University, was an elementary the world of woodpeckers for young children. In this informative school teacher for thirty years. book in the About… series, author and former teacher Cathryn Sill explains in simple, easy-to-understand language what woodpeckers John Sill holds a BS in wildlife biology are, how and where they live, and what they do. Noted wildlife from North Carolina State University. illustrator John Sill brings these distinctive birds to life with his Combining his knowledge of wildlife beautifully detailed paintings. and artistic skill, John has achieved an impressive reputation as a wildlife artist ♦ Back matter: glossary; recommended reading; afterword and received several awards. www.johnsill.com Praise for the About… series

“Exceptionally detailed and uniformly accurate.” In the same series —School Library Journal on About Birds

“Well designed for classroom use, or as a browsing book.” —Booklist on About Reptiles

“An essential tool for capturing the attention of any

elementary level student!” HC: 978-1-56145-688-8 HC: 978-1-56145-757-1 —NSTA Recommends on About Penguins PB: 978-1-56145-699-4 PB: 978-1-56145-758-8 English/Spanish PB: English/Spanish PB: 978-1-56145-783-0 978-1-56145-800-4 pages 34, 50 pages 34,50

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Little Whale Jo Weaver

HC: $17.95 / 978-1-68263-049-5 10 5⁄8 x 10 5⁄8 / 32 pages Media: charcoal

Lexile • F&P GRL M; Gr 2 Ages 3–7

Territory: US & Canada Rights: Hodder UK

Themes: caregiving, motherhood, family, home, migration

Jo Weaver worked in international Voyage through the warm southern seas with a development and as a support worker new whale calf and its mother. at a center for the homeless before turning to illustration. She has an MA Together, Little Whale and Gray Whale swim under midnight in children’s book illustration from the skies and through coral reefs teeming with life as they migrate Cambridge School of Art. to the cool, rich waters of the North to feed. Gray Whale gently www.joweaver.co.uk guides her baby along the way, keeping Little Whale safe from passing ships and dangerous predators. At long last, the echo of a whale song calls to them through icy water and they know…they are home.

With gentle text and stunning monochromatic illustrations, Jo Weaver reveals the wonder of nature, the excitement of discovery, and the strength of parental love.

❖ A Junior Library Guild selection Also by Jo Weaver Praise for Little One

★ “Gorgeously drafted charcoal artwork.” —Publishers Weekly

★ “Beautifully designed.” —Kirkus Reviews

HC: 978-1-56145-924-7 ❖ Bank Street Best Books of the Year; CCBC Choices; page 43 Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year

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"Not yet," sang Gray Whale, and northwards they swam, through seas that shimmered and danced.

23 Picture Book • September

Am I Yours? Alex Latimer

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-044-0 9 x 10 5/8 / 32 pages Media: pencil and digital

Lexile • F&P GRL M; Gr 2 Ages 4–8

Territory: US & Canada Rights: Oxford UK

Themes: community, exploration, family, identity

Alex Latimer is an author and A heartwarming story of community, family, illustrator (page 59) living in Cape and finding your way home Town. His house is near the border of a national park so while not writing or After an egg has been blown out of its nest, a group of friendly drawing, he spends his free time shooing dinosaurs helps the little lost egg search for its parents. But if the baboons out of his lounge. little egg is to be reunited with its family, first everyone must figure www.alexlatimer.co.za out what kind of dinosaur is inside! What does that baby dinosaur look like inside its shell? Surely there’s a way to tell!

Praise for Alex Latimer

“Hip and trendy but with a timeless theme, this is one enjoyable read.” —Kirkus Reviews on The Boy Who Cried Ninja

Also by Alex Latimer “Latimer…once again proves he’s adept at conveying life lessons with the lightest of touches.” —Publishers Weekly on Pig and Small

“This quirky twist on ‘The Tortoise and the Hare’ is a winner.” —School Library Journal on Lion vs. Rabbit

HC: 978-1-56145-797-7 HC: 978-1-56145-579-9 PB: 978-1-68263-036-5 PB: 978-1-56145-774-8 page 59 page 59

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Poet The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton Don Tate

PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-062-4 9 ½ x 11 / 36 pages Media: mixed media, ink, gouache, digital

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL S, Gr 4 Ages 6–10 / History / Biography

Territory: World Rights: Peachtree except audio, commercial, dramatic (Andrea Brown) The inspiring story of George Horton, HC: 978-1-56145-825-7 page 74 slave and poet, the first southern African American to be published Themes: poetry, African-American history, slavery, freedom In the nineteenth century, North Carolina slave George Moses ✎ Teacher’s guide, event kit Horton taught himself to read and earned money to purchase his time—though not his freedom. Horton became the first Don Tate is the author and illustrator African American to be published in the South, protesting of a number of children’s books, slavery in the form of verse. including Strong as Sandow: How Eugen Sandow Became the Strongest Man on Earth Praise for Poet: The Remarkable Story and The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch. of George Moses Horton He lives in Texas. www.dontate.com ★ “A lovely introduction to an inspirational American poet.” —School Library Journal

You may also like ★ “Offers a new perspective with remarkable clarity.” —Kirkus Reviews

★ “Stirring.” —Publishers Weekly

❖ Christopher Award; NCSS Carter G. Woodson Award; HC: 978-1-56145-473-0 HC: 978-1-56145-395-5 PB: 978-1-56145-886-8 page 74 ALSC Notable Children’s Books; NCSS/CBC Notable Social page 74 Studies Trade Books for Young People; Kirkus Best Books of the Year; Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year

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Monsoon Afternoon Kashmira Sheth Illustrated by Yoshiko Jaeggi

PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-061-7 10 3/5 x 9 9/10 / 32 pages Media: watercolor

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL N, Gr 3 Ages 4–8

Territory: World All rights available

HC: 978-1-56145-455-6 A tender story of shared moments and page 64 memories that bind generations together Themes: family, intergenerational It is monsoon season in India. Outside, dark clouds roll in and relationships, monsoon season the rain starts to fall. As animals scatter to find cover, a young boy and his dadaji (grandfather) head out into the rainy weather. Kashmira Sheth says that the feel of summer rain and the fresh smell The two sail paper boats. They watch the peacocks dance in of wet earth transports her back to the rain, just as the colorful birds did when Dadaji was a boy. her childhood and inspired Monsoon Dadaji lifts up his grandson so he can swing on the roots of the Afternoon. She lives in Wisconsin. banyan tree, just as Dadaji did when he was young. Finally, www.kashmirasheth.com the two return home to hot tea and a loving family. Yoshiko Jaeggi was trained in Japan at the Osaka Municipal Institute of Fine Praise for Monsoon Afternoon Art. She lives in Maryland. www.yoshikojaeggi.com “This beautiful and atmospheric picture book makes a great addition for all multicultural collections.” Also by Kashmira Sheth —School Library Journal

“Children of all backgrounds will easily recognize both the boy’s delight in the dramatic rainstorm and the warm intergenerational relationship.” —Booklist HC: 978-1-56145-735-9 HC: 978-1-56145-696-3 page 64 PB: 978-1-56145-890-5 ❖ CCBC Choices; NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies page 64 Trade Books for Young People

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The Sunsets of Miss Olivia Wiggins Lester L. Laminack Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum

PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-063-1 10 x 8 ½ / 32 pages Media: watercolor

AR • Lexile • F&P GRL Q, Gr 4 Ages 6–10

Territory: World All rights available

HC: 978-1-56145-139-5 page 66 A poignant tale of a woman residing in a nursing home who seems to live in a world of memories Themes: aging, memory, family ✎ Teacher’s guide Although Miss Olivia is unable to respond and doesn’t always seem to notice her family, her daughter Angel and Lester L. Laminack has written grandson Troy know better. Anything from a beautiful numerous books (pages 66–67) and sunset to the mention of her porch swing can take her articles for children and educators. He back into her past, from when she was just a little girl out lives in North Carolina. on the farm with her papa or back to a recent birthday www.lesterlaminack.com shared with her daughter. She can no longer do the things she used to do, but she’s still their Momma Olivia. Constance R. Bergum has illustrated several children’s books (pages Laminack treats a difficult topic with great care, giving voice 54, 66, 77). She lives in Montana. to the seldom discussed tragedy of watching a loved one slip www.constancebergum.com into the past in terms children can understand. Also by Lester L. Laminack Praise for The Sunsets of Miss Olivia Wiggins

“Readers will be reassured that older people can have a full inner life and will understand the importance of visiting them.” —School Library Journal

“[A] tender depiction of a life well lived, which speaks to the HC: 978-1-56145-303-0 HC & CD: 978-1-56145-513-3 value of maintaining loving relationships, even when they are page 66 altered by Alzheimer’s disease.” —Booklist [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 28 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 Everyone’s all abuzz about Lester Laminack’s new picture book!

HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-953-7 page 66 “An informative and visually dazzling picture book about beekeeping…. A must-have for most collections, perfect for reading aloud to a small group and for introducing a nature unit on bees.” —School Library Journal

“A gentle tale full of Southern charm… with evocative sunrise shades and detailed looks at beekeeping equipment and the bees themselves.” —Publishers Weekly

“LaMarche’s artwork, a vibrant combination of watercolor and ink, glows and will make many readers want to visit Aunt Lilla’s home. Visually lovely and tonally appealing.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Sweetly nostalgic ink-and-watercolor illustrations could depict the past or the present and offer an atmospheric complement to the gentle, warm, and informative text.” —Booklist Picture Book • August

Stanley’s School William Bee

HC: $14.95 / 978-1-68263-070-9 8 ¾ x 8 ¾ / 32 pages Media: digital

Lexile • F&P GRL I; Gr 1 Ages 3–7

Territory: US & Canada Rights: Random House UK

Themes: school, learning, community, play

William Bee is an artist and It’s another busy day for Stanley and friends! commercial designer who has worked for renowned fashion houses, including Ding, ding, ding! It’s time for school with Stanley and Hattie. Issey Miyake and Paul Smith. As well Stanley reads a story to Little Woo, Sophie, and Benjamin. as writing children’s books, he races a Outside, everyone has fun in the garden, and Stanley’s vintage sports car, is an international lemonade and Hattie’s lovely fruit salad are delicious snacks skier, and when at home tends his lawns right before a nice little nap. Things get a little messy during and meadow. He lives in England. art time, though…uh-oh! www.williambee.com Stanley’s School invites young readers to explore everyday classroom activities in a sweet, simple world. With bright illustrations, adorable characters, and a padded-cover format, William Bee’s Stanley series is perfect for readers transitioning from board books to picture books.

Praise for everybody’s favorite hamster Also by William Bee “Stanley and his fellow rodents are adorable…little listeners are sure to come back to Stanley over and over.” —Kirkus Reviews on Stanley’s Garage

“A terrific toddler time choice.” —School Library Journal on Stanley’s Store HC: 978-1-56145-802-8 HC: 978-1-56145-803-5 page 39 page 39

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31 Board Books • September

Autumn Babies Kathryn O. Galbraith Illustrated by Adela Pons

BB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-066-2 6 x 6 / 20 pages Media: digital

Ages 2–6

Territory: World All rights available

Series themes: seasons, activities, rhyme

Winter Babies Kathryn O. Galbraith Illustrated by Adela Pons An endearing new board book series BB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-067-9 features adorable babies on the go 6 x 6 / 20 pages throughout the seasons Media: digital Spirited rhyming text and colorful graphic art reveal an Ages 2–6 energetic cast of babies having an action-packed day of play in the park. Featuring diverse characters and highlighting early Territory: World concepts like shapes and repetition, this Babies in the Park series All rights available encourages an appreciation of nature and outdoor imaginative play among young readers. Series’ themes: seasons, activities, rhyme

Kathryn O. Galbraith is the award- winning author of more than seventeen children’s books (pages 43, 57). She lives in Washington. www.kathrynogalbraith.com

Adela Pons is a native of Venezuela and a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design. She has provided helpful illustrations in middle grade nonfiction (page 89). Adela lives in Georgia with her parcel-obsessed cat, Frida. www.adelapons.com

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New in Spring 2019

BB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-068-6 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-069-3

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Books in the About series by Cathryn Sill and John Sill 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 AR • F&P • Lexile A Guide for Children GRL K; Gr 1 Sobre los anfibios Una guía para niños About Fish Cathryn Sill A Guide for Children Illustrated by John Sill Sobre los peces Una guía para niños English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-033-4 Cathryn Sill Territory: World • All rights available Illustrated by John Sill English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-989-6 Territory: World • All rights available

AR • Lexile AR • Lexile GRL K; Gr 2 GRL K; Gr 2 About Insects About Reptiles A Guide for Children A Guide for Children Sobre los insectos Sobre los reptiles Una guía para niños Una guia para niños Cathryn Sill Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill Illustrated by John Sill English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-883-7 English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-909-4 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

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More bilingual editions in the About series by Cathryn Sill and John Sill

AR • Lexile AR • Lexile GRL I; Gr 1 GRL I; Gr 1

About Birds About Mammals A Guide for Children A Guide for Children Sobre los pájaros Sobre los mamíferos Una guía para niños Una guía para niños Cathryn Sill Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill Illustrated by John Sill English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-783-0 English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-800-4 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

Bilingual Nonfiction by Susan Stockdale

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 Spectacular Spots / Stripes of All Types / Magníficas manchas Rayas de todas las tallas Susan Stockdale Susan Stockdale English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-978-0 English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-793-9 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except English/Spanish Big Book: $25.95 / audio, dramatic (Gina Maccoby) 978-1-56145-794-6 English/Spanish BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-823-3 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except audio, dramatic (Gina Maccoby)

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La gallinita de la pradera Un colchón de plumas Jackie Mims Hopkins para Ágata Illustrated by Henry Cole Un cuento de alas para niños Spanish HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-841-7 Carmen Agra Deedy Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-842-4 Illustrated by Laura L. Seeley Territory: World • All rights available 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 AR • Lexile Ages 4–8 / Spanish GRL M; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 / Spanish

✎ Teacher’s guide 14 vacas para América Martina una cucarachita Carmen Agra Deedy, muy linda in collaboration with Un cuento cubano Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah Carmen Agra Deedy Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez Illustrated by Michael Austin Spanish HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-550-8 Spanish HC: S17.95 / 978-1-56145-425-9 Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-555-3 Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-532-4 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

AR • Lexile AR v Ages 4–8 / History / Spanish GRL N; Gr 3 A Pura Belpré Medal Honor Book Ages 4–8 / Spanish ✎ Teacher’s guide H “The skillfully crafted acrylic illustrations capture the island’s ambiance…the text flows easily.” —Criticas Miguel y su valiente caballero El Joven Cervantes sueña a don Quijote Margarita Engle Illustrated by Raúl Colón Translated by Teresa Mlawer and Georgina Lázaro HC: $18.95 / 978-1-68263-019-8 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-020-4 Territory: World • All rights available

This fictionalized first-person biography in verse follows the early years of the child who grows up Lexile to pen Don Quixote, the first modern novel. Ages 8–12 / Poetry H “This is a worthy translation of a beautiful and ✎ Discussion guide; teacher’s engaging book.” —Kirkus Reviews guide

Coming Spring 2019 in Monolingual Spanish Edition!

Sobre los pájaros Sobre los mamíferos Una guía para niños Una guía para niños Cathryn Sill Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill Illustrated by John Sill Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-071-6 Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-072-3 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

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In the Snow In the Wind In the Rain Elizabeth Spurr / Illustrated by Manelle Oliphant Elizabeth Spurr / Illustrated by Manelle Oliphant Elizabeth Spurr / Illustrated by Manelle Oliphant BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-855-4 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-854-7 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-853-0 Lexile / Ages 2–6 Lexile / GRL E; Gr1 / Ages 2–6 Lexile / Ages 2–6 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available H “Charming and spectacular; “A gentle outing for children who are On a rainy day, a young girl makes a paper a wintry delight.” ready for stories of everyday life rather boat, splashes in puddles, makes mud pies, —Kirkus Reviews than just objects to name.” and has other springtime fun! —Kirkus Reviews

At the Beach In the Garden In the Woods Elizabeth Spurr / Illustrated by Manelle Oliphant Elizabeth Spurr / Illustrated by Manelle Oliphant Elizabeth Spurr / Illustrated by Manelle Oliphant BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-583-6 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-581-2 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-582-9 GRL B; Gr K / Ages 1–3 Lexile / GRL E; Gr 1 / Ages 2–6 GRL B; Gr K / Ages 1–3 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available “This simple story will resonate with parents “Subtle, understated spreads complement the “A likable follow-up.” —Kirkus Reviews and children.” —School Library Journal powerfully quiet text.” —Kirkus Reviews

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 Sobre los mamíferos page 42 page 42 page 42 page 42 Una guía para niños Cathryn Sill Illustrated by John Sill Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-072-3 Territory: World • All rights available

BB: 978-1-56145-692-5 BB: 978-1-56145-637-6 Bilingual BB: 978-1-56145-823-3 BB: 978-1-56145-345-0 page 49 page 49 pages 35, 49 page 41 [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 37 Stanley Board Books

It’s another busy day for Stanley. What will he do next?

Stanley’s Colors Stanley’s Shapes William Bee William Bee BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-948-3 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-949-0 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK House UK “Exactly what a concept board book “Little readers will enjoy flipping should be.” through and identifying each color —Shelf-Employed with Stanley’s smiling face accom- Lexile panying them along the way.” Lexile GRL I; Gr 1 —Kirkus Reviews GRL I; Gr 1 Ages 3–7 Ages 3–7

Stanley’s Numbers Stanley’s Opposites William Bee William Bee BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-976-6 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-977-3 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK House UK “Kids will be asking for these by name.” ★ “Simple line drawings, bright —School Library Journal colors, and engaging animal characters make learning to count Lexile good fun in this charming board Lexile GRL E; Gr 1 book.” GRL D; Gr K Ages 3–7 —Kirkus Reviews Ages 3–7

Everyone’s favorite hamster explores numbers, shapes, and more in the Stanley’s Concepts board book series! Focused on early childhood learning, these colorful introductions will appeal to Stanley’s youngest fans.

Series themes: how things work, community

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Stanley’s Diner Stanley the Builder William Bee William Bee HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-802-8 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-801-1 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK

“Stanley’s new story line of working in “Simplicity and good design make this the kitchen will appeal to any preschooler pleasing picture book a riveting choice who plays house or pretends to cook.” for young children intrigued by seeing —School Library Journal big machines, using hand tools, and building things.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile —Booklist GRL F; Gr 1 GRL I; Gr 1 Ages 3–7 Ages 3–7 v Bank Street Best Books of the Year

Stanley’s Garage Stanley the Farmer William Bee William Bee HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-804-2 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-803-5 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK

“Stanley and his fellow rodents are “This first taste of farming will be loved adorable...little listeners are sure to come by parents and children alike and is a great back to Stanley over and over, as he addition to any early years collection.” explores jobs and uses equipment sure to —School Library Journal pique their interest.” AR • RC • Lexile —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL I; Gr 1 v Bank Street Best Books of the Year GRL F; Gr 1 Ages 3–7 Ages 3–7 ✎ Event kit

Stanley’s Store Stanley the Mailman William Bee William Bee HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-868-4 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-867-7 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK

“A terrific toddler time choice.” “All in all, Stanley has a good but —School Library Journal very busy day, and kids will enjoy accompanying him through it.” —Booklist

RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL F; Gr 1 GRL F; Gr 1 Ages 3–7 Ages 3–7

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Bark Park A Friend for Mole Karen Gray Ruelle Nancy Armo HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-434-1 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-865-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-773-1 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available except commercial (Liza Dawson Associates) • Licensed: Korean Korean, simplified Chinese

The rollicking, rhyming text and colorful, An accidental encounter throws Mole simply detailed illustrations provide an and Wolf together. One is afraid of the F&P amusing and affectionate look at our light, the other is afraid of the dark. GRL K; Gr 2 canine companions. Together they learn that friends are all Ages 2–6 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL M; Gr 2 they need to conquer their fears. Themes: dogs, urban living “This canine tour de force should amuse and Ages 2–6 amaze dog fans for its delightful diversity.” Themes: fear, friendship, new “This simple but effective story will —Kirkus Reviews experiences, imagination encourage children to overcome nighttime fears, especially with the help of others.” ✎ Event kit —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: $7.95 / 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 amusing adventure Owning an elephant is terrific, but what thanks to a few surprising encounters happens when he gets lonely and invites a friend over? AR • RC • Lexile along the way. GRL H; Gr 1 “An entertaining addition to collections of Ages 4–8 “This gentle tale will delight young AR • F&P readers (and listeners).” counting tales.” Themes: cause and effect, circular GRL K; Gr 2 —School Library Journal tale, negotiation —Kirkus Reviews Ages 4–8 Themes: counting, elephants, friendship

Ten Bright Eyes A retelling of the story written by Judy Hindley Illustrated by Alison Bartlett HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-173-9 / 1-56145-173-8 Territory: US • Rights: Gullane UK

A mother bird combs the countryside in search of food for her bright-eyed baby hatchlings. “The simple rhyming text works F&P wonderfully with the eye-catching, GRL M; Gr 2 childlike pictures.” Ages 2–7 —School Library Journal Themes: babies, birds, counting, pattern

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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 BB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-345-0 / 1-56145-345-5 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-574-4 Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Penguin UK

When Little Rabbit gets lost on a visit Little Rabbit has decided to bring his to Rabbit World, he doesn’t feel quite so favorite toy to school. But Charlie Horse grown-up anymore. keeps getting into trouble. Is he ready AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P for school? GRL J; Gr 1 H “This cautionary tale has a deft and GRL J; Gr 1 Ages 2–6 Ages 2–6 light touch.” H “The beguiling bunny introduced Themes: amusement parks, —School Library Journal Themes: behavior, friendship, in Little Rabbit Lost here heads to the birthday, family, lost rules, school, sharing schoolhouse, leaping out of bed on the first v Publishers Weekly Best Children’s day of class with abundant enthusiasm.” Books of the Year —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 When Little Rabbit gets into trouble, Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK he decides to run away from home. But Little Rabbit receives the perfect Christmas food tastes different away from home and present: a lovely red sled. But can he learn strange noises are louder. to share? AR • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL J; Gr 1 “Horse once again demonstrates his intuitive GRL J; Gr 1 H “An enchanting holiday treat for all Ages 2–6 understanding of preschoolers’ minds and Ages 2–6 / Holiday collections.” moods.” Themes: family, friendship, running Themes: Christmas, friendship, —School Library Journal away, rules —Publishers Weekly sharing v CCBC Choices; Bank Street Best Books of the Year

Little Rabbit’s New Baby Harry Horse HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-431-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-915-5 Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK Plush Doll Based on the character created by Little Rabbit thought it would be fun to be Harry Horse a big brother, but it’s not. The babies sleep Doll Only: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-452-5 and cry a lot. They are too young to throw 7 inches tall AR • RC • Lexile • F&P a ball and they get their sticky paws on all GRL J; Gr 1 his toys. Ages 2–6 H 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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John Butler

Can You Cuddle Like a Koala? Can You Growl Like a Bear? John Butler John Butler BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-347-4 BB: $6.95 / 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 v Bank Street Best Books of the Year GRL J; Gr 1 during one-on-one reading.” Ages 2–6 Ages 2–6 —School Library Journal Themes: baby animals, “A natural for sharing with young groups Themes: baby animals, of childen.” v movement, questions movement, questions Bank Street Best Books of the Year —Booklist

Hush Little Ones While You Were Sleeping John Butler John Butler BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-297-2 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-254-5 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Orchard UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Orchard UK

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

AR “A visually appealing book that is AR • RC • Lexile “Butler’s soothing, restrained text reads GRL J; Gr 1 perfectly suited for bedtime reading.” GRL J; Gr 1 like a lullaby.” Ages 1–5 Ages 1–5 —School Library Journal —Publishers Weekly Themes: baby animals, 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 animal friends make room Out in the meadow, ten cuddly friends in their den for sleepy friends, one after play a game of hide-and-seek. But it’s another gently tumbles out until Little almost time for bed. Where is Mouse? Mouse is left all alone. “Butler’s soft, wide-eyed animals will “This entertaining incarnation of a appeal to children.” Lexile • F&P well-known and often-used counting AR • F&P —School Library Journal GRL H; Gr 1 GRL J; Gr 1 Ages 2–6 rhyme incorporates many concepts Ages 2–6 and opportunities for young listeners to Themes: animals, bedtime, become involved in the story.” Themes: animals, bedtime, counting, song —School Library Journal counting, friends

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Bedtime in the Jungle Little One John Butler Jo Weaver HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-486-0 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-924-7 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Penguin UK Territory: US and 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. H “Stunning illustrations…A lovely addition.” “Quietly stunning.” —Kirkus Reviews AR • F&P —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL H; Gr 1 GRL L; Gr 2 H Publishers Weekly Ages 2–6 Ages 3–7 v CCBC Choices; Kirkus Reviews Best Themes: baby animals, bedtime, Themes: parent-child relationship, counting, family seasons, bears Books; Bank Street Best Books of the Year

If You See a Kitten Can I Come Too? John Butler Brian Patten PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-838-7 Illustrated by Nicola Bayley Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-796-0 Territory: US & non-exclusive Canada • Rights: This simple, interactive look at various Andersen Press UK animals and the responses they evoke will coax giggles and spirited responses from Join a tiny mouse as she searches for the young children as they follow along. biggest creature in the world.

“Perfect for preschoolers and younger, F&P “Stunning art, paired with a simple poetic GRL K; Gr 2 Butler’s tale easily lends itself to group read text, pulls readers along as they wonder Ages 3–7 aloud settings, with each successive reading AR • RC • Lexile which animal they will meet next.” sure to become more riotous as the children GRL J; Gr 1 —School Library Journal Themes: animals, cause and effect, become familiar with their responses.” Ages 4–8 reactions, sounds —Kirkus Reviews Themes: courage, adventure, cumulative tales, challenges, goals

Where Is Baby? The Copy Crocs Kathryn O. Galbraith David Bedford Illustrated by John Butler llustrated by Emily Bolam HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-707-6 HC:$15.95 / 978-1-56145-304-7 / 1-56145-304-8 Territory: World • All rights available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-885-1 except Korean Territory: US • Rights: Oxford UK

Adorable illustrations and a soothing Crocodile is always thinking up fun things text depict the many ways animal to do, but no matter what he does, all the babies hide. other crocs copy him!

“Sweet, simple introduction to animal AR • RC • F&P • Lexile AR • Lexile GRL L; Gr 2 “An ideal book for reading aloud.” babies…the language is quietly poetic, GRL H; Gr 1 Ages 4–8 —School Library Journal Ages 2–5 / Nature with audience-appropriate descriptive vocabulary.” Themes: friendship, individuality, v IRA/CBC Children’s Choices Themes: baby animals, behavior, —Kirkus Reviews group dynamics camouflage, questions

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

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 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-270-5 / 1-56145-270-X PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-982-7 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Andersen Press UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Andersen Press UK

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

My G-r-r-r-reat Something Special Uncle Tiger Nicola Moon James Riordan Illustrated by Alex Ayliffe Illustrated by Alex Ayliffe HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-137-1 / 1-56145-137-1 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-228-6 Territory: US • Rights: Orchard UK Territory: US • Rights: Orchard UK Friday is “special” day in Miss Brown’s When Marmaduke the tabby cat discovers class, but Charlie can’t think of anything AR • RC • Lexile • F&P a picture of a tiger, he decides they must be AR • Lexile • F&P that is special enough to bring to school GRL L; Gr 2 related—after all, they both have yellow GRL L; Gr 2 and his mom is too busy with his baby Ages 2–6 Ages 2–6 eyes and stripes! sister to be of much help. Themes: new sibling, school, show Themes: bragging, cats, honesty, “Showcases both Riordan’s concise “A warm, loving story for uncertain older tigers and tell storytelling…and Ayliffe’s humor-imbued, siblings or for children who are new to color-drenched paper-cutting.” the school.” —Publishers Weekly —School Library Journal

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Nighty Night! Zebra on the Go Margaret Wild Jill Nogales Illustrated by Kerry Argent Illustrated by Lorraine Rocha PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-812-7 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-911-7 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: HarperCollins Territory: World • All rights available Australia An energetic read-aloud about the It’s bedtime on the farm, but the baby circus running away with itself! animals aren’t ready to go to sleep. Will they ever be ready to say “Nighty night?” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P H “Equally entertaining for both adults GRL M; Gr 2 and children.” “Young readers won’t want these characters Ages 4–8 —Kirkus Reviews to say good night and will surely use this AR • F&P Themes: tigers, zebras, circus, GRL L; Gr 2 book to forestall their own imminent cause and effect Ages 2–6 bedtimes.” —Publishers Weekly ✎ Activity kit Themes: baby animals, bedtime, parents, pranks

Who Is It? Back to Bed, Ed! Sally Grindley Sebastien Braun Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-518-8 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-775-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-224-8 / 1-56145-224-6 Territory: US • Rights: HarperCollins UK Territory: US • Rights: Bloomsbury UK

Ed loves going to bed, but he doesn’t like Featuring well-loved fairy tale characters staying in bed. and a surprise ending, this is the perfect interactive read-aloud story young “Right up a toddler’s nighttime alley.” children will ask for again and again. —Kirkus Reviews “Here’s a nifty idea…should induce a H School Library Journal cascade of giggles.” F&P —Publishers Weekly GRL I; Gr 1 AR • Lexile • F&P v CCBC Choices; Bank Street Best Ages 2–6 GRL J; Gr 1 Ages 2–6 Books of the Year Themes: fairy tales, mystery, questions Themes: bedtime, family, fear, independence

Curious Kids Go on Vacation Another Big Book of Words Heloise Antoine Illustrated by Ingrid Godon HC: $13.95 / 978-1-56145-143-2 / 1-56145-143-6 Territory: US and Canada • Rights: Casterman

“The warm, softly colored illustrations are occasionally gently humorous, and readers will have fun spotting repeated items.” F&P —The Horn Book GRL LB; Gr Pre-K Ages 2–5

Themes: locations, object identification, vacation

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Kevin Luthardt

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 out “An engaging and effective father-son Ages 2–6 with gentle, happy illustrations, enclosing story…and an apt choice for parent-child characteristic emotional content in the Themes: community, letter writing AR • F&P reading.” package.” GRL H; Gr 1 Ages 2–6 —Kirkus Reviews —Kirkus Reviews 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 Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Moving to a new home is hard—even when you’re a robot. A baby duck and a young boy become fast friends. But the baby duck is growing “This far-out lesson in making friends F&P up. Is it time for a change? understands that to the new kid in school, GRL E; Gr 1 everyone is going to seem scary and weird.” Ages 2–6 “A visual and emotional depth that draws —Kirkus Reviews in the audience.” Themes: change, friendship, pets —Publishers Weekly AR • Lexile GRL G; Gr 1 v IRA/CBC Children’s Choices Ages 4–8 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 make effective use of bright colors and crisp lines Themes: amusement parks, fear, parents, roller coaster and should have substantial child appeal.” —School Library Journal

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Three Scoops and a Fig Izzy Gizmo Sara Laux Akin Pip Jones Illustrated by Susan Kathleen Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie Hartung HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-021-1 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-522-5 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Simon & Schuster Territory: World • All rights available UK

A young chef’s messy misadventures in Izzy Gizmo’s inventions often malfunction, the kitchen are quickly forgotten when she but when she finds a crow with a broken wing comes up with a special recipe all her own. she just has to help! Can Izzy overcome her streak of failures and try, try again until she AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Lexile • F&P GRL N; Gr 3 “A graceful, satisfying text.” GRL M; Gr 2 succeeds? Or will her crow friend never fly Ages 4–8 —Booklist Ages 4–8 again? Themes: family, cooking, v Themes: friendship, perseverance, “Sorely needed and has the potential to cooperation Bank Street Best Books of the Year family, creativity, ingenuity, consequences develop and nourish readers’ interest in STEAM subjects.” —Kirkus Reviews

I Want to Help! I Can Do It Myself! Diane Adams Diane Adams Illustrated by Nancy Hayashi Illustrated by Nancy Hayashi HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-630-7 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-471-6 Territory: World • All rights available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-725-0 Territory: World • All rights available Emily Pearl is mastering all sorts of skills, except Arabic, Korean but she does need a little help herself every now and then—especially at the Emily Pearl can do lots of things by herself. end of the day, when she’s waiting to get But sometimes even resourceful little girls picked up and is just a little bit scared. need help.

“Spontaneous giggles...will erupt at AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “Children will appreciate this relatable tale with likable characters.” storytime or for one-on-one in-the-lap fun.” GRL K; Gr 2 AR • F&P Ages 2–6 —School Library Journal GRL H; Gr 1 —Kirkus Reviews Ages 2–6 Themes: imagination, school, v Parents’ Choice Recommended; Bank helping, cooperation, responsibility Themes: creativity, fear, Street Best Books of the Year independence, security

No Bows! Immi’s Gift Shirley Smith Duke Karin Littlewood Illustrated by Jenny Mattheson HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-545-4 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-813-4 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-356-6 / 1-56145-356-0 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Gullane UK

The delightful contrariness of young Two children half a world away from each children is celebrated in this upbeat book other are connected in an unexpected way featuring a likeable little girl determined in this timeless, fanciful story. to get her own way. H “With shades of David Wiesner’s F&P “Destined to be a high-volume read-aloud, Flotsam and Suzy Lee’s Wave, it’s a story GRL LB; Gr Pre-K and much fun can be had.” with a quiet magic and beauty.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Ages 2–6 —Kirkus Reviews —Publishers Weekly GRL M; Gr 2 Themes: determination, Ages 4–8 independence Themes: generosity, ✎ Teacher’s guide interconnectedness, friendship

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Julie Paschkis

Kalinka and Grakkle Albert the Fix-it Man Julie Paschkis Janet Lord HC: $17.95 / 978-1-68263-030-3 Illustrated by Julie Paschkis Territory: World • All rights available except French HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-433-4 Grakkle doesn’t care one bit about PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-830-1 cleaning, but Kalinka has other ideas Territory: World • All rights available except Korean and tries to tidy up his messes. Kalinka and Grakkle simpy aren’t on the same Albert has a tool for every job and he’s AR • RC • Lexile • F&P wavelength, but can an unfortunate GRL L; Gr 2 never too busy or too tired to fix things for accident help this odd couple see eye to Ages 4–8 his neighbors. But what will happen when eye? Albert is the one that needs help? Lexile • F&P Themes: community, friendship, GRL M; Gr 2 help, repairs Ages 4–8 “Paschkis writes with concision and an ear H “Lord’s rhythmic, simple text is for words that make for great readalouds.” perfectly cadenced for reading aloud, Themes: getting along with others, —Publishers Weekly while Paschkis’ cheerful illustrations, unlikely friendship, self-control filled with scrolling designs and smiling friends, reinforce the sense of the close, busy community working together.” —Booklist Mooshka, A Quilt Story P. Zonka Lays an Egg Julie Paschkis Julie Paschkis HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-620-8 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-819-6 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available except Korean French, Japanese, Korean, simplified Chinese A delightful, intergenerational bedtime When P. Zonka decides to give egg-laying story featuring a remarkable quilt and a a try, all the other chickens are in for a reluctant new big sister. spectacular surprise! H “Vivid artwork, a lively, endearing H “A lyrical and lushly illustrated allegory heroine and a warm, loving look at a pivotal about creativity and taking time to notice AR • RC • Lexile • F&P experience give this one classic potential.” GRL M; Gr 2 AR • Lexile • F&P beauty.” GRL K; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 —Kirkus Reviews Ages 4–8 —Publishers Weekly H Booklist Themes: change, family history, Themes: creativity, H Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal quilts, new sibling artistic process, imagination v ✎ Event kit Bank Street Best Books of the Year, CCBC Choices, Parents’ Choice Where is Catkin? Recommended Janet Lord Illustrated by Julie Paschkis HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-523-2 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-684-0 Territory: World • All rights available except simplified Chinese

A cat’s curiosity lands him in a tight spot in this simple but stunning book, featuring cheerful animal sounds and an entertaining seek-and-find element.

AR • F&P GRL K; Gr 2 “Kids will pick up on the story’s mood Ages 2–6 of both love and adventure.” —Booklist Themes: animals, exploration, questions

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Susan Stockdale

Carry Me! Fantastic Flowers Animal Babies on the Move Susan Stockdale Susan Stockdale HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-952-0 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-328-3 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except audio, PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-449-5 dramatic (Gina Maccoby) Territory: World • All rights available With engaging rhymes and bright, bold Learn about the many ways animal images, discover a wide range of unusual parents carry their young. flowers. Lexile • F&P F&P “A beautifully sweet look at how babies GRL L; Gr 2 “Optically striking...This is a book to GRL I; Gr 1 are carried…Sure to become a calm and Ages 2–6 / Nonfiction / Nature closely pore over.” Ages 2–6 / Nature soothing bedtime favorite.” —Kirkus Reviews Themes: nature, flowers, ­—Kirkus Reviews Themes: animals, children, parents, environmental science v NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the transportation v Parents’ Choice Approved; NSTA ✎ Teacher’s guide Language Arts ✎ Teacher’s guide Recommends; Bank Street Best Books of the Year

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: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-978-0 English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-793-9 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except English/Spanish Big Book: $25.95 / audio, dramatic (Gina Maccoby) 978-1-56145-794-6 English/Spanish BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-823-3 You’ll be amazed to discover all the Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except audio, reasons why animals have spots! dramatic (Gina Maccoby) • Licensed: French

Lexile • F&P “A spot-on animal gallery for budding GRL J; Gr 1 Bouncy, alliterative rhyme and gorgeous GRL J; Gr 1 naturalists.” Ages 2–6 / Nature illustrations introduce readers to a wide Ages 2–6 / Nature —Kirkus Reviews range of striped animals. Themes: patterns in nature, Themes: patterns in nature, camouflage “A lovely, interactive exploration of stripes camouflage and a good introduction to some new ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ Teacher’s guide animals.” —Kirkus Reviews

v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12; Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award; Bank Street Best Books of the Year

Bring On the Birds Fabulous Fishes Susan Stockdale Susan Stockdale HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-560-7 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-429-7 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-692-5 BB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-637-6 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available Australia/New Zealand except Australia/New Zealand

An energetic exploration of distinctive A stunning survey of different kinds of birds and their unique qualities. fish and the underwater world they call home. “Children will want to linger over the F&P Lexile colorful images.” GRL J; Gr 1 “An excellent teaching tool and an GRL D; Gr K Ages 2–6 / Nature Ages 2–6 / Nature —Wall Street Journal appealing introduction to the wide world of fish.” Themes: fish species, behavior, Themes: bird species, behavior, v Parents’ Choice Recommended; ALSC habitats —Kirkus Reviews and habitats Notable Children’s Books; Bank Street Best Books of the Year ✎ Teacher’s guide v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12; Science Books & Films Best Books for Children

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

About Amphibians About Insects HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-031-0 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-881-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-032-7 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-882-0 English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-033-4 English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-883-7 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available except Arabic, Japanese, simplified Chinese Japanese, simplified Chinese

“An outstanding book.” “Excellent classroom or pleasure reading —Science Books & Films for science and nature fans and for any beginning readers drawn to nonfiction.” ❖ NSTA Recommends —Booklist AR • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile GRL J; Gr 1 GRL K; Gr 2 ❖ NSTA Recommends

About Birds About Mammals HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-688-8 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-757-1 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-699-4 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-758-8 English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-783-0 English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-800-4 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available except Arabic, Arabic, Japanese, simplified Chinese Japanese, simplified Chinese

★ “Exceptionally detailed and “This is a successful book and is to be uniformly accurate.” recommended for all children’s collections.” —School Library Journal —Science Books & Films

AR • Lexile ❖ CCBC Choices; NSTA Recommends AR • Lexile ❖ NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade GRL I; Gr 1 GRL J; Gr 1 Books for Students K-12

About Fish About Reptiles 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 / 978-1-56145-989-6 English/Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-909-4 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available except Arabic, Arabic, Japanese, simplified Chinese Japanese, simplified Chinese

“A simple, handsome book.” “Well designed for classroom use, or as a —School Library Journal browsing book for children fascinated by reptiles.” ❖ NSTA Recommends —Booklist AR • Lexile • F&P AR • Lexile • F&P GRL I; Gr 1 GRL K; Gr 2 ❖ NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended

Ages 3–7 / Nature ✎ Series teacher’s guide available at www.peachtree-online.com/resources/teachers-guides-event-kits

See our bilingual and monolingual titles in this series on pages 34–36

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About Arachnids About Crustaceans About Hummingbirds About Marine Mammals HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-038-1 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-301-6 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-588-1 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-906-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-364-1 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-405-1 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-837-0 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL J; Gr 1 except Arabic, Korean, simplified Chinese except Arabic, Japanese, simplified Chinese AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL J; Gr 1 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL K; Gr 2 AR • F&P / GRL K; Gr 2 “A lovely study of more than a dozen “A useful and engaging read.” aquatic mammals.” “A beautifully illustrated volume that “An excellent first resource book for —School Library Journal —Publishers Weekly is ideal to read aloud.” young children.” —Science & Children ❖ —Kirkus Reviews NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science ❖ NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 Trade Books for Students K-12 ❖ NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12

About Marsupials About Mollusks About Parrots HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-358-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-406-8 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-795-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-407-5 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Arabic, Japanese AR • RC • Lexile / GRL J; Gr 1 except Arabic, Japanese, and simplified Chinese AR • F&P / GRL L; Gr 2 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL K; Gr 2 “Food for thought about the pet parrot industry “A rewarding slice of the “A handsome introduction to an and the risk of disappearing habitats.” biodiversity pie.” unusual group of mammals.” —School Library Journal —School Library Journal —Kirkus Reviews ❖ ❖ NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade ❖ Bank Street Best Books of the Year Science Books & Film Best Books Books for Students K-12 of the Year

About Penguins About Raptors About Rodents 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: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-741-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-811-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-914-8 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Japanese except Japanese except Japanese, simplified Chinese AR / GRL J; Gr 1 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL K; Gr 2 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL J; Gr 1

“An essential tool for “A must-buy for all libraries interested in “Perfect for collections that are looking capturing the attention of any building a strong natural-science collection for quality nonfiction.” elementary level student!” for their young patrons.” —School Library Journal —NSTA Recommends —School Library Journal ❖ Bank Street Best Books of the Year ❖ Bank Street Best Books of the Year

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The award-winning About Habitats series now spans About Habitats... nine titles featuring easy-to read text by Cathryn Sill paired with realistic, full-color paintings by noted animal series wildlife illustrator John Sill. Glossaries and afterwords offer further fascinating details. Ages 3–7 / Nature Cathryn Sill Themes: Biomes (Habitats), Adaptations, Animals, Climate, Illustrated by John Sill Diversity, Ecosystems, Environment, Food chain, Organisms, Plants ✎ Series teacher’s guide available at www.peachtree-online.com/resources/teachers-guides-event-kits

About Habitats: Deserts About Habitats: Oceans HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-641-3 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-618-5 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-636-9 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-960-5 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available except Japanese, simplified Chinese Japanese, Korean, simplified Chinese

“A great choice for beginning readers and “A fine addition to science collections.” for sharing aloud.” —Booklist —School Library Journal AR • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science GRL J; Gr 1­ v Bank Street Best Children's Books of GRL J; Gr 1­ Trade Books for Students K-12 the Year

About Habitats: Forests About Habitats: HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-734-2 Polar Regions Territory: World • All rights available except HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-832-5 Korean, simplified Chinese Territory: World • All rights available except simplified Chinese

“An effective, gentle, and realistic “A solid read-aloud to introduce young introduction.” —Booklist children to this area of the world.” —School Library Journal AR • Lexile v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science AR • RC • Lexile • F&P v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science GRL J; Gr 1 Trade Books for Students K-12 GRL M; Gr 2 Trade Books for Students K-12 About Habitats: Grasslands About Habitats: HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-559-1 Seashores PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-034-1 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-968-1 Territory: World • All rights available except Japanese and simplified Chinese Territory: World • All rights available except simplified Chinese “Great for classroom sharing.” —Booklist “Useful for introductory units on marine and earth science.” v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science —School Library Journal AR • Lexile • F&P Lexile • F&P v GRL J; Gr 1­ Trade Books for Students K-12 GRL J; Gr 1 NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 About Habitats: Mountains About Habitats: Wetlands 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 Japanese and simplified Chinese simplified Chinese

“A beautiful and informative selection.” “The artwork is stunning, filled with —School Library Journal realistic details and a beautiful balance of colors.” AR • Lexile • F&P v NSTA Recommends AR • F&P —School Library Journal GRL J; Gr 1­ GRL J; Gr 1­ v NSTA Recommends [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 52 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 backlist • Picture Books

Mary Batten

Please Don’t Wake Aliens from Earth the Animals When Animals and Plants Invade A Book About Sleep Other Ecosystems Mary Batten Mary Batten Illustrated by Higgins Bond Illustrated by Beverly Doyle HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-900-1 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-393-1 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-903-2 Territory: World • All rights available except simplified Chinese, Korean Territory: World • All rights available except simplified Chinese “Far from your cozy bedtime lullaby, this AR • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P An introduction to the serious and big bright picture book is an exciting way GRL X; Gr 6 GRL P; Gr 3 ongoing environmental problems caused Ages 4–8 / Nature to talk about the biology that connects Ages 8–12 / Nature by invasive plant and animal species. humans with many kinds of animals.” Themes: sleep patterns in animals Themes: invasive species, ecology —Booklist “Nonstop intriguing.” —Booklist ✎ Teacher’s guide v Bank Street Best Books of the Year v NSTA Recommends

Who Has a Belly Button? Hey, Daddy! Mary Batten Animal Fathers and Their Babies 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: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-272-9 Territory: World • All rights available Why humans and some other animals have belly buttons—and why others do not—is Numerous examples of males caring for the subject of this informative, fascinating their young are presented in accurate and clear language. AR • F&P look at the lifeline that attaches mammals AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL R; Gr 4 to their mothers before birth. GRL N; Gr 3 Ages 6–10 / Nature Ages 6–10 / Nature “A good deal of information in an “An especially wonderful book to share attractive format.” —Booklist Themes: mammals, pregnancy, Themes: animal fathers birth with youngsters awaiting the birth of a sibling, and a great addition to the ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ Teacher’s guide nonfiction library collection.”

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The Moonflower Melissa Stewart Peter Loewer Illustrated by Jean Loewer HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-138-8 / 1-56145-138-X Beneath the Sun PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-314-6 / 1-56145-314-5 Melissa Stewart Territory: World • All rights available Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-733-5 This eloquent and factual account of Territory: World • All rights available except nature’s nocturnal activities brings an simplified Chinese AR • F&P often unseen world to light. GRL O; Gr 3 Ages 6–10 / Nature This lyrical tour of habitats shows how “The lyrical text describes the nighttime animals survive the hottest time of the Themes: flowers, pollination, activity surrounding the plant with year. nocturnal animals magical overtones that remain true to nature’s nocturnal cycles.” ✎ Teacher’s guide “A well-designed, well-written book.” —School Library Journal —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile v Bank Street Best Books of the Year GRL M; Gr 2 v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Ages 4–8 / Nature Books for Students K-12; CCBC Choices My Mother Talks to Trees Doris Gove Under the Snow Illustrated by Marilynn H. Mallory Melissa Stewart HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-166-1 / 1-56145-166-5 Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-336-8 / 1-56145-336-6 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-493-8 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except simplified Chinese, Korean A lesson in tree identification is adeptly woven into this charming story featuring When snow falls, what do animals do? a special mother-daughter relationship.

“Will complement the science curriculum “Will encourage children to notice and and also makes for a great read aloud.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P protect the trees around them.” —Booklist GRL M; Gr 2 —School Library Journal Ages 4–8 / Nature v Bank Street Best Books of the Year; AR • RC • Lexile • F&P CCBC Choices; NSTA/CBC Outstanding Themes: observation, parents, GRL M; Gr 2 seasons, tree identification Ages 4–8 / Nature Science Books for Students K-12 ✎ Teacher’s guide

When Rain Falls Melissa Stewart A Tree for Emmy Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum Mary Ann Rodman HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-438-9 Illustrated by Tatjana Mai-Wyss Territory: World • All rights available except HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-475-4 Korean, simplified Chinese PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-037-2 Territory: World • All rights available A cozy look at the amazing ways When Emmy decides she wants a mimosa animals behave and interact with their of her own for her birthday, she is dismayed environments on a rainy day. to find that many grown-ups do not share her enthusiasm for this wild tree. “Should appeal to very young listeners curious about the natural world.” “A spunky and independent heroine, a AR • F&P —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile • F&P satisfying story and a gentle environmental GRL L; Gr 2 GRL L; Gr 2 message combine nicely here in an arboreal Ages 4–8 / Nature Ages 4–8 celebration that will delight many a young ✎ Teacher’s guides Themes: birthday, identity, reader.” —Kirkus Reviews Collection Themes: habitats, independence, mimosas weather, animal behavior

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Introducing readers ages 6–10 to A Place for... series some of the pressing environmental issues the world faces today. Melissa Stewart Illustrated by Higgins Bond

While reminding children of the interconnectedness of our world, this series helps them learn basic facts about each species, including the ecosystems that support their survival, and how they benefit plants and other animals. Sidebars throughout the book contain information on human action that has harmed various species, efforts that have been made to reverse the damage (many of them remarkably successful), and a variety of ways people can protect the natural world. Pointers on how kids can help in their own neighborhoods are also included.

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-762-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-011-2 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-763-2 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-012-9 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 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

“An essential science addition for a “Attractive, informative introduction to classroom library.” fish and their conservation.” —Reading Today —Booklist

v Finalist, Science Books & Film Prize v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science for Excellence in Science Books; Honor Trade Books for Students K-12 Book, Green Earth Book Award

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-839-4 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-901-8 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-840-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-902-5 AR • RC • Lexile AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL P; Gr 3 GRL P; Gr 3 Ages 6–10 / Nature Ages 6–10 / Nature Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

“Put this one in the hands of budding “So lifelike that readers almost expect scientists, environmentalists, and the subjects to jump off the pages.” nature lovers.” —Booklist —Kirkus Reviews v NSTA Recommends Awards; Honor v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Book, Green Earth Book Award Trade Books for Students K-12; Honor Book, Green Earth Book Award

HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-789-2 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-693-2 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-784-7 AR • RC • Lexile AR • RC • Lexile GRL N; Gr 3 GRL P; Gr 3 Ages 6–10 / Nature Ages 6–10 / Nature Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Korean “A classroom-friendly blend of story and fact.” “Eye-catching and informative.” —Booklist —School Library Journal v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science v Green Earth Book Award; Bank Trade Books for Students K-12; Sigurd Street Best Books of the Year; Science F. Olson Nature Writing Award for Books & Film Best Books of the Year Children’s Literature Series themes: nature, conservation, habitats ✎ Teacher’s guides

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Pi-shu the Little Panda Little Elephant Thunderfoot John Butler Sally Grindley HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-242-2 Illustrated by John Butler Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Orchard UK HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-180-7 / 1-56145-180-0 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Orchard UK The touching story of a small panda whose home is threatened by the When tragedy occurs, Little Thunderfoot, encroachment of humans. his family, and the rest of the herd must AR • RC • Lexile • F&P learn how to live without their leader and GRL N; Gr 3 “The pictures are gorgeous.” AR • F&P teacher. Ages 4–8 / Nature —School Library Journal GRL O; Gr 3 Ages 4–8 / Nature Themes: animal families, pandas, “A fine book to use to educate youngsters v Bank Street Best Books of the Year endangered animals Themes: animal families, elephants, about poachers and elephant behavior, or poaching to instill respect for the animal kingdom and conservation.” —School Library Journal

Polar Star Little Sibu Sally Grindley An Orangutan Tale Illustrated by John Butler Sally Grindley HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-181-4 / 1-56145-181-9 Illustrated by John Butler Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Orchard UK HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-196-8 / 1-56145-196-7 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Orchard UK

This dramatic story follows a mother This factually accurate portrayal of polar bear and her two cubs from her the everyday life of an orangutan in a AR • RC • Lexile • F&P hibernation and their birth through their AR • F&P tropical rainforest helps young readers to GRL M; Gr 2 long journey together. GRL M; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 / Nature Ages 4–8 / Nature understand this endangered species.

“A visually beautiful and factually Themes: animal families, Themes: animal families, polar “Admirably strengthens the bond between bears, hibernation accurate look at a majestic animal.” orangutans, endangered species human and orangutan.” —School Library Journal —Publishers Weekly

Stick Out Your Tongue! Fantastic Facts, Features, and Functions of Animal and Human Tongues Joan Bonsignore Illustrated by John T. Ward HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-230-9 / 1-56145-230-0 Territory: World • All rights available

Animals use their tongues in all sorts of AR • F&P amazing ways. GRL O; Gr 3 Ages 4–8 / Nature “The brief, smooth text will appeal to Themes: taste buds, senses, children.” tongues —Booklist

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Butterfly Tree Toad Weather Sandra Markle Sandra Markle Illustrated by Leslie Wu Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-539-3 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-818-9 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

The mystery of monarch butterfly Something amazing is happening in the migration is revealed in this sensitive, rainy city—and with Mama’s help, Ally is going to find it. AR • F&P eloquent mother-daughter story. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL O; Gr 3 GRL M; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 / Nature “Masterful evocation of a child’s sense of Ages 4–8 / Nature “A fine addition to the sense-of-wonder wonder at the natural world.” shelf.” Themes: monarch butterfly —Kirkus Reviews Themes: life cycle, —Kirkus Reviews migration, discovery conservation, habitat v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12; Bank Street ✎ Teacher’s guide v Parents’ Choice Recommended Best Books of the Year

Planting the Wild Garden Arbor Day Square Kathryn O. Galbraith Kathryn O. Galbraith Illustrated by Wendy Anderson Illustrated by Cyd Moore Halperin HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-517-1 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-922-3 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-563-8 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-791-5 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except French, Japanese, simplfied Chinese, Katie and Papa order trees from back complex Chinese 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 “An attractive introduction to the GRL N; Gr 3 H Ages 4–8 / Nature “A thoroughly handsome book, suffused AR • RC • Lexile • F&P celebration of Arbor Day.” with calm.” GRL N; Gr 3 —Booklist Themes: seed dispersal, action —Publishers Weekly Ages 4–8 / Nature verbs, onomatopoeia v Parents’ Choice Gold Award; NSTA Themes: trees, traditions, family, Outstanding Science Trade Books for community

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Firefly Mountain Night Rabbits Patricia Thomas Lee Posey Illustrated by Peter Sylvada Illustrated by Michael G. HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-360-3 / 1-56145-360-9 Montgomery 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 A family experiences the magic of fireflies Territory: World • All rights available except in this story of anticipation. Korean AR • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P The touching story of a young girl’s special GRL P; Gr 3 “Thomas’s prose is lyrical and engaging as GRL O; Gr 3 relationship with her father and some Ages 6–10 / Nature she describes the sights, smells, and sounds Ages 4–8 gentle nighttime creatures. Themes: creative writing, insects, of the fading afternoon and gradual coming Themes: wildlife, parents, summer of night.” “Montgomery’s detailed, dynamic resourcefulness —School Library Journal paintings nicely complement the text, and capture the sense of place so well you’d swear you could hear the crickets chirping yourself.” —New York Times v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award

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Are the Dinosaurs Dead, Dad? Ding Dong! Gorilla! Julie Middleton Michelle Robinson Illustrated by Russell Ayto Illustrated by Leonie Lord HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-690-1 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-730-4 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hachette UK

What were the dinosaurs like when they A little boy has a lot of explaining to do were alive? Dave and Dad are about to when a gorilla makes a mess of his house… find out! and that’s not even the BAD news!

“A comedic treat…A highly entertaining AR • Lexile “Read it with a little fibber and just laugh GRL I; Gr 1 selection that is sure to be a big hit.” Ages 4–8 and enjoy.” —School Library Journal —School Library Journal AR • Lexile Themes: tall tales, humor, honesty, GRL J; Gr 1 imagination Ages 4–8 v Honor Book, Irma Simonton and James v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award H. Black Award for the Best Picture Book Themes: dinosaurs, imagination of the Year; Bank Street Best Books of the Year

Churchill’s Tale of Tails Gilbert de la Frogponde Anca Sandu A Swamp Story HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-738-0 Jennifer Rae PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-782-3 Illustrated by Rose Cowles Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-163-0 / 1-56145-163-0 Territory: US • Rights: Whitecap Books, Canada Churchill couldn’t be prouder of his perfect tail. And then one day it goes Too fat to escape, Gilbert must convince missing… two chefs that bugs, not frogs, are all the AR • RC • Lexile • F&P rage in culinary circles. GRL M; Gr 2 “The tale’s themes of individuality, Ages 4–8 identity and forgiveness are nicely “Do not read Gilbert de la Frogponde to your presented.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P child at bedtime, or you may find yourself Themes: friendship, image, self- —Kirkus Reviews esteem GRL M; Gr 2 in the same predicament I did: I couldn’t Ages 6–10 get him to stop laughing and go to sleep… v ILA-CBC Children’s Choices Themes: cooking, frogs, persuasion witty, creative and downright hilarious.” —Boston Herald

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

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Alex Latimer

Penguin’s Hidden Talent The Boy Who Cried Ninja Alex Latimer Alex Latimer HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-629-1 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-579-9 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-774-8 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK The talent show is coming up and Penguin doesn’t have a special skill to In this quirky twist on “The Boy Who showcase—or does he? Cried Wolf,” Tim’s outrageous excuses turn out to have an unexpected element “Delightfully droll…Quirky, with a side of truth. of self-esteem.” —Kirkus Reviews “Hip and trendy but with a timeless AR • RC • Lexile theme, this is one enjoyable read.” AR • RC • Lexile GRL L; Gr 2 —Kirkus Reviews Ages 4–8 GRL L; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 Themes: friendship, talent, compassion, self-discovery Themes: “Boy Who Cried Wolf,” fractured fairy tales, honesty

Pig and Small Lion vs. Rabbit Alex Latimer Alex Latimer HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-797-7 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-709-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-036-5 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-898-1 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK

Two friends learn that size doesn’t matter Can no one stop lion from bullying all the in this hilarious story about finding other animals? common ground. “A droll, nonthreatening tale of bullying in “Latimer…once again proves he’s adept at the guise of a modern fable.” conveying life lessons with the lightest of —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile • F&P touches.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL L; Gr 2 GRL I; Gr 1 —Publishers Weekly v IRA/CBC Children’s Choices; Parents’ Ages 4–8 Ages 4–8 Choice Recommended Themes: friendship, overcoming v Bank Street Best Books of the Year; Themes: bullying, problem-solving, differences Parents’ Choice Recommended cooperation

Stay! Never Follow a Dinosaur A Top Dog Story Alex Latimer Alex Latimer HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-704-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-884-4 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Random House UK Sally and Joe are convinced that the mysterious footprints they have discovered Grandpa is looking after Ben’s mischie- must belong to a dinosaur! Could it be? vous dog, Buster. Who will be top dog? “It’s a goofy romp with a very lovable “Kid-friendly and full of action and dinosaur at its center that never loses its gentle suspense, this selection will be AR • RC • Lexile • F&P (very small) footing.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P a favorite of dog lovers and reluctant GRL I; Gr 2 GRL M; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 —Kirkus Reviews Ages 4–8 readers alike.” —Kirkus Reviews Themes: assumptions and Themes: letter-writing, dog expectations, deduction, training v Bank Street Best Books of the Year cumulative stories

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The Grudge Keeper The King of Little Things Mara Rockliff Bil Lepp Illustrated by Eliza Wheeler Illustrated by David T. Wenzel HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-729-8 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-708-3 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except Territory: World • All rights available except dramatic (Andrea Brown) • Licensed: Korean Catalan, Korean, simplified Chinese, Spanish

No one in the town of Bonnyripple ever Only the King of Little Things stands kept a grudge. No one, that is, except old between King Normous and his goal of Cornelius, the Grudge Keeper. conquering the world. AR • RC • Lexile H “A clever fable characterized by ornate GRL M; Gr 2 H “Adults and children who read this AR • RC • Lexile language, extraordinary characters and Ages 4–8 delightful and imaginative book together GRL M; Gr 2 billowy atmosphere.” will find lots to talk about.” Ages 4–8 Themes: power and responsibility, —Kirkus Reviews humor, collective resistance, —Kirkus Reviews Themes: conflict resolution, strength in cooperation forgiveness, wordplay v Indie Next List; NCSS Notable Social v Parents’ Choice Gold Award; Honor Book, Studies Trade Books for Young People; Irma Simonton and James H. Black Award Bank Street Best Books of the Year for the Best Picture Book of the Year; PEN/ Steven Kroll Award for Picture Book Writing

I Am Tama, Lucky Cat The Dragon New Year A Japanese Legend A Chinese Legend Wendy Henrichs David Bouchard Illustrated by Yoshiko Jaeggi Illustrated by Zhoang-Yang Huang HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-589-8 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-210-1 / 1-56145-210-6 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-916-2 Territory: US • Rights: Raincoast Books, Canada Territory: World • All rights available except French Frightened by the noisy Chinese New Year A stirring tale of friendship based on the celebration, a girl takes comfort in her legend of the Lucky Cat. grandmother’s wise words about the origins of the holiday. “With its compelling story and stunning art, this is a worthy addition.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “Children will enjoy the reversal that the —School Library Journal GRL P; Gr 3 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P flaming pictures show: it’s the fiery, noisy Ages 5–9 GRL R; Gr 4 festival that frightens the monster away and v Bank Street Best Books of the Year Ages 6–10 Themes: legends, Japanese culture, keeps the child safe at home.” Buddhism, kindness Themes: celebrations, Chinese —Booklist New Year, grandparents

Hungry! Hungry! Hungry! Malachy Doyle Illustrated by Paul Hess HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-241-5 / 1-56145-241-6 Territory: US • Rights: Andersen Press UK

What is a boy to think when a mischievous, spidery-legged, knobbly kneed goblin shows up in his front yard?

“The imaginative, whimsical, and colorful pictures are full of details to be discovered… will be enjoyed by young monster enthusiasts.” F&P GRL K; Gr 2 —School Library Journal Ages 4–8

Themes: hunger, monsters, suspense

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Little Red Rapunzel Bethan Woollvin Bethan Woollvin HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-917-9 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-68263-003-7 Territory: US • Rights: Macmillan UK Territory: US • Rights: Macmillan UK

The big bad wolf has a plan…but so does Rapunzel lives all alone in a tall, dark 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.” Rapunzel frightened? Oh no, not she! AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —School Library Journal AR • Lexile • F&P GRL K; Gr 2 GRL K; Gr 2 “Empowerment in leaps in bounds.” Ages 4–8 v New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Ages 5–9 —Kirkus Reviews Books; CCBC Choices; Bank Street Best Themes: Little Red Riding Hood, Themes: Rapunzel, empowerment, empowerment, bravery, ingenuity Books of the Year bravery, ingenuity v Parents’ Choice Recommended

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

Ol’ Bloo’s Boogie-Woogie Band and Blues Ensemble Jan Huling Illustrated by Henri Sørensen HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-436-5 Territory: World • All rights available except French

Ol’ Bloo Donkey realizes it’s time to hit the road and pursue his ambition of being a star in AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Q; Gr 4 this hilarious backwoods retelling of “The Ages 6–10 Bremen Town Musicians.”

Themes: Bremen Town Musicians, “Bayou cadences, outré metaphors for each fractured fairy tales, friendship, animal’s singing, and an easy way with a dreams rueful folkloric voice make this a treasure.” —Kirkus Reviews v Bank Street Best Books of the Year

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Jackie Mims Hopkins

The Three Armadillies Tuff The Horned Toad Prince Jackie Mims Hopkins Jackie Mims Hopkins Illustrated by S. G. Brooks Illustrated by Michael Austin PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-548-5 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-258-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-598-0 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available When Reba Jo finds herself in a mess of Three fun-loving armadillo sisters are eager trouble, she’s forced to strike a deal with to cross a busy highway to get to the new a horned toad. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P dance hall on the other side, but inside the AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL N; Gr 3 culvert lurks a spindly legged coyote. GRL P; Gr 3 “An entertaining version of ‘The Frog Ages 4–8 Ages 4–8 Prince’ with a Texas twist.” Themes: “Three Billy Goats Gruff,” “Droll turns of phrase and hints of dialect Themes: “Frog Prince,” fractured —School Library Journal fractured fairy tales, friendship add fun and flavor to the tale.” fairy tales, predicting outcomes —School Library Journal www.peachtree-online.com/hornedtoad

The Gold Miner’s Daughter Prairie Chicken Little A Melodramatic Fairy Tale Jackie Mims Hopkins Jackie Mims Hopkins Illustrated by Henry Cole Illustrated by Jon Goodell HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-694-9 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-362-7 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-834-9 Territory: World • All rights available Spanish HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-841-7 Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-842-4 Territory: World • All rights available An hysterical collision of fairy tales, melodrama, and the Gold Rush West. When Mary McBlicken the prairie chicken AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile GRL N; Gr 3 GRL I; Gr 1 hears a rumblin’ and a grumblin’, she sets Ages 4–8 “Goodell’s delightful and action-packed Ages 4–8 off to warn her friends. illustrations feature expressive characters Themes: melodrama, fairy tales and plenty of visual humor.” Themes: “Chicken Little,” fractured “Hopkins’ prairie take on ‘Chicken fairy tales, prairie animals —School Library Journal Little’ is made storytime perfect by Cole’s characteristically hysterical, watercolor- and-colored-pencil cartoons of goggle-eyed critters.” —Kirkus Reviews

Railroad John and the Red Rock Run Tony Crunk Illustrated by Michael Austin HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-363-4 Territory: World • All rights available

Lonesome Bob is set to marry Wildcat Annie today, if only the Sagebrush Flyer can get to Red Rock on time. AR • F&P GRL R; Gr 4 Ages 4–8 “Kids will eagerly climb aboard for repeat rides.” Themes: tall tales, time, trains, —Publishers Weekly weddings

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Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck! Rodeo Red Kyle Mewburn Maripat Perkins Illustrated by Ali Teo Illustrated by Molly Idle and John O’Reilly HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-816-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-457-0 Territory: World • All rights available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-759-5 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Scholastic Australia Rodeo Red and her hound dog Rusty are happier than two buttons on a new shirt— Every time Auntie Elsie comes to visit she until Sideswiping Slim shows up. AR • Lexile • F&P gives Andy two big sloppy kisses. Andy is a GRL K; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 fast runner, but not fast enough to outrun H “Playfully spirited and upbeat… Auntie Elsie! a rootin’-tootin’ tale that won’t fail to Themes: affection, family, AR • RC • Lexile • F&P quick-draw a smile.” relationships, respect GRL M; Gr 2 “Multiple perspectives add a sense of fun to Ages 4–8 —Booklist the story. The rhythmic text and repetition will make this useful as a read-aloud and Themes: new sibling, conflict ❖ Honor Book, ILA Children’s and Young good for beginning readers to tackle.” resolution, sharing Adults’ Book Award; CCBC Choices —School Library Journal ✎ Event kit

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 him—if he gets into trouble again, there’ll results are anything but what he expects! AR • F&P GRL M; Gr 2 be no more overnight visits for an entire Ages 4–8 year. “An unusual, enchanting story.” —Booklist Themes: grandparents, mistakes, “With plenty of tension and with secrets characters that are true to life, this yarn AR • F&P celebrates an intergenerational love that GRL M; Gr 2 is guaranteed to captivate an audience.” Ages 4–8 —Booklist Themes: cause and effect, flowers, grandparents, pranks

What Do Parents Do? Harriet’s Horrible Hair Day (When You’re Not Home) Dawn Lesley Stewart Jeanie Franz Ransom Illustrated by Michael P. White Illustrated by Cyd Moore PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-035-8 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-409-9 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Harriet’s sister and brother launch a series of outrageous, hair-raising schemes to tame her The tables are turned and the grown-ups wayward ringlets. have all the fun in this wickedly silly story of parental mayhem. Lexile • F&P “If you’re looking to take the knots out of a AR • F&P GRL L; Gr 2 bad hair day, try this.” GRL L; Gr 2 “Giggles abound as this cheerful tale Ages 4–8 —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Ages 4–8 of imagined role-reversal plucks at the Themes: problem solving, Themes: imagination, rules, family seams self-esteem, siblings of conventionality and lets out a little stuffing.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Kashmira Sheth

Sona and the Wedding Game Monsoon Afternoon Kashmira Sheth Kashmira Sheth Illustrated by Yoshiko Jaeggi Illustrated by Yoshiko Jaeggi HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-735-9 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-455-6 Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-061-7 commercial, dramatic (Charlotte Sheedy); Art: Territory: World • All rights available Peachtree During monsoon season, a young boy Sona has been given an important job for and his Dadaji head out into the rainy her big sister’s wedding. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P weather. GRL N; Gr 3 AR • Lexile • F&P H “Everyone will want to attend this Ages 4–8 “The cyclical rhythms of the rain seasons GRL N; Gr 3 wedding.” Ages 4–8 echo the story’s larger themes of time’s —Kirkus Reviews Themes: intergenerational passage and the links between Themes: Indian / Hindu culture, relationship, monsoon season generations.” —Booklist wedding traditions, family v Bank Street Best Books of the Year, Kirkus Best Books; CCBC Choices; Highly v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Commended, South Asia Book Award Trade Books for Young People; CCBC Choices

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

That’s Not How You Play Soccer, Daddy! Sherry Shahan Illustrated by Tatjana Mai-Wyss HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-416-7 Territory: World • All rights available

After a tough soccer practice, Mikey’s dad takes him to play in the park, but Mikey AR • F&P GRL L; Gr 2 only wants to practice for the Big Game. Ages 4–8 “In a warm reversal of the usual competitive Themes: parents, rules, sports sports message, a parent teaches his son to let go and just have fun.” —Booklist

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Mrs. Armitage, Queen Loveykins of the Road Quentin Blake Quentin Blake HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-282-8 / 1-56145-282-3 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-287-3 / 1-56145-287-4 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-760-1 Territory: US • Rights: Random House UK Territory: US • Rights: Random House UK

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

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

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

The Story Blanket The Opposite Ferida Wolff and Harriet May Savitz Tom MacRae Illustrated by Elena Odriozola Illustrated by Elena Odriozola HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-466-2 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-371-9 / 1-56145-371-4 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Andersen Press UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Andersen Press UK Babba Zarrah unravels part of her story blanket and knits some socks, a scarf, and When Nate woke up one morning, a shawl for friends. Meanwhile, the story The Opposite was standing on his ceiling blanket is getting smaller and smaller. staring down at him. And from that moment on, Nate’s day turned upside “Arresting illustrations…sweetly vivid.” down in the most extraordinary way. AR • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —Booklist GRL L; Gr 2 “A wonderfully offbeat tale.” GRL L; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 Ages 4–8 v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award; —The Washington Post Bank Street Best Books of the Year Themes: opposites, school Themes: sharing, recycling, secrets, v circular tale Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award

Old Tom, Man of Mystery Old Tom’s Holiday Leigh Hobbs Leigh Hobbs HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-346-7 / 1-56145-346-3 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-316-0 / 1-56145-316-1 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Little Hare Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Little Hare Books, Books, Australia Australia

An overworked Angela decides that the Angela wins an all-expenses paid luxury time has come for Old Tom to help out holiday—for one. She’s sad to leave Old a bit around the house, but Old Tom has Tom, but everywhere she goes, she sees other ideas. something that reminds her of her beloved pet. “The deadpan delivery and squiggly, almost drunken illustration are back, and “Fans as well as newcomers to the series will AR • F&P fans who loved the first will enjoy this.” AR • F&P love this slightly rude but lovable cat and his GRL K; Gr 2 —Kirkus Reviews GRL L; Gr 2 sweet but dim owner.” Ages 4–8 Ages 4–8 —Kirkus Reviews Themes: excuses, pets, Themes: pets, relationships, relationships vacations

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Lester L. Laminack

The King of Bees Snow Day! Lester L. Laminack Lester L. Laminack Illustrated by Jim LaMarche Illustrated by Adam Gustavson HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-953-7 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-418-1 Territory: World • All rights available HC & CD: $19.95 / 978-1-56145-554-6 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-553-9 Henry grows fascinated with Aunt Lilla’s bee CD: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-556-0 suit and her ability to communicate with the Territory: World • All rights available sister bees. When Henry learns that the bees except Korean are looking for a new place for their hive, he A clever take on a familiar childhood Lexile • F&P tries to find a way to convince them to stay. GRL O; Gr 3 lament. Ages 4–8 “Visually lovely and tonally appealing.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “A cheerful tribute to muffled, white, —Kirkus Reviews GRL K; Gr 2 Themes: beekeeping, intergener- unexpected days off.” Ages 4–8 ational relationships, helpfulness, —New York Times curiosity, bravery Themes: snow, school, days off, v expectations, holiday CCBC Choices ✎ Poster; teacher’s guide

Saturdays and Teacakes Jake’s 100th Day of School Lester L. Laminack Lester L. Laminack Illustrated by Chris Soentpiet Illustrated by Judy Love HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-303-0 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-355-9 HC & CD: $19.95 / 978-1-56145-513-3 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-463-1 CD: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-514-0 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available What will Jake do when he forgets to Laminack’s tender tribute to his grandmother. bring the special collection for the 100th “The brilliant watercolor paintings glow day of school? with light and idyllically capture the world “Love’s richly realistic, abundantly AR • RC • Lexile • F&P of yesteryear.” GRL P; Gr 3 detailed pencil, ink, and watercolor Ages 4–8 —School Library Journal AR • RC • Lexile • F&P illustrations spill across the pages.” GRL M; Gr 2 Themes: grandparents, memoir, Ages 4–8 —Booklist baking Themes: school, celebration, v Bank Street Best Books of the Year ✎ Teacher’s guide numbers, grandparents ✎ Teacher’s guide

The Sunsets of Trevor’s Wiggly-Wobbly Tooth Miss Olivia Wiggins Lester L. Laminack Lester L. Laminack Illustrated by Kathi Garry McCord Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-175-3 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-139-5 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-279-8 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-063-1 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available When Trevor’s Grandma Sally shows his The story of a young boy’s visit with his class how to make old-fashioned taffy, he AR • Lexile • F&P great-grandmother, who is suffering from learns there are also fun ways to pull a tooth! GRL Q; Gr 4 the mental and physical deterioration Ages 4–8 associated with old age. “The surprise ending will make readers Themes: aging, memory, family AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “An unusually empathic look at the reality GRL J; Gr 1 laugh out loud.” ✎ Teacher’s guide of aging.” Ages 3–7 —Book Links —Publishers Weekly Themes: school, friendship, grandparents

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Three Hens and a Peacock Madeline Finn Lester L. Laminack and the Library Dog Illustrated by Henry Cole Lisa Papp HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-564-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-910-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-726-7 Territory: World • All rights available, except Territory: World • All rights available except Catalan, Australia/New Zealand, Catalan, complex Chi- complex Chinese, simplified Chinese, Spanish nese, simplified Chinese, Dutch, French Canada, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, When a peacock suddenly arrives at a Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, quiet farm, everything changes. Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, UK

“Good farm fun.” Madeline Finn does NOT like to read. —Kirkus Reviews But maybe Bonnie the Library Dog can change her mind. AR • RC • Lexile v IRA/CBC Children’s Choice Book of AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL J; Gr 1 the Year; Bank Street Best Books of the GRL L; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 “So adorable readers may attempt to hug Ages 4–8 Year the page.” —Kirkus Reviews Themes: animals, farm, teamwork Themes: reading, libraries, dogs, friendship ✎ Teacher’s guide v Children’s Choice Book Award; Parents’ ✎ Activity kit Choice Recommended

Lost for Words First Grade Stinks! Natalie Russell Mary Ann Rodman HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-739-7 Illustrated by Beth Spiegel Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Macmillan UK HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-377-1 PB $8.95 / 978-1-56145-462-4 Tapir wants to express himself, but he Territory: World • All rights available except simplified can’t find the words! The harder he tries Chinese, Korean the more upset he becomes, until finally Tapir stops trying to write and begins to On the first day of school, Hayley quickly draw. finds out that first grade is different from kindergarten, but in all the wrong ways! AR • Lexile “The seemingly simple, rhythmic text GRL J; Gr 1 H Ages 4–8 blossoms into a tender story of longing and “A good jumping-off book for discussions about differences and change.” accomplishment.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Themes: collaboration, creativity, —School Library Journal GRL K; Gr 2 —Publishers Weekly inspiration Ages 4–8 v v Bank Street Best Books of the Year Bank Street Best Books of the Year Themes: rules, school, transitions

The Boy Who Was Raised By Librarians Camp K-9 Carla Morris Mary Ann Rodman Illustrated by Brad Sneed Illustrated by Nancy Hayashi HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-391-7 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-561-4 Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Territory: World • All rights available The humorous tale of a curious young boy and his single-minded quest for knowledge. When Roxie heads off to Camp K-9 for a fun-filled summer, she’s terrified that H “Morris clearly gets what makes the poodle bully may discover her secret. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P librarians tick, and Sneed’s humorous But maybe some of the other dogs have GRL O; Gr 3 watercolor illustrations capture the soul of secrets too… Ages: 4–8 ‘how librarians are.’”

Themes: reading, friendship, —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “This empathetic tale should calm the learning GRL K; Gr 2 nerves of all novice campers-to-be.” v Ages 4–8 Bank Street Best Books of the Year —Kirkus Reviews Themes: bullying, courage, summer camp

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Mrs. McBee Leaves Room 3 Lost and Found Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan Bill Harley Illustrated by Grace Zong Illustrated by Adam Gustavson HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-944-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-628-4 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic (author); Art: Peachtree Join the children of Room 3 and Mrs. McBee as they find their own ways of helping each When Justin loses his special hat, he is other get ready to leave and say good-bye. forced to visit the lost and found.

“Has all the earmarks of becoming a “Telling a realistic tale of fears faced and staple for schools and students facing rewards earned, this picture book has similar transitions.” its own hidden treasures, revealed in the —Publishers Weekly AR • RC • Lexile • F&P understated first-person narrative and RC • Lexile • F&P GRL M; Gr 2 realistic dialogue.” GRL L; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 Ages 3–7 —Booklist

Themes: school, transitions, Themes: school, courage, friendships, cooperation honesty, family v Parents’ Choice Approved Award; Bank Street Best Books of the Year ✎ Activity kit Mr. President Goes to School Late for School Rick Walton Mike Reiss Illustrated by Brad Sneed Illustrated by Michael Austin HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-538-6 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-491-4 PB $7.95 / 978-1-56145-892-9 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Text: Peachtree Territory: World • All rights available except dramatic, translation (First Book); Art: Peachtree; Licensed: Korean When the president has a frustrating day, he decides to go back to the place where he Smitty is never late for school. Not when his learned the most important lessons of all. shoes get stuck in a sea of thick, black tar. Not when snowmen rain down from the sky. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Not even when he encounters a very hungry GRL N; Gr 3 “Sneed’s attention to detail makes the Ages 4–8 book fun to look at over again and again. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P T. Rex! Overall, a fun introduction to the great GRL L; Gr 2 Themes: manners, sharing, mutual Ages 4–8 things that can be learned in school.” “Children tardy and timely will laugh at this respect droll recitation.” —School Library Journal Themes: telling time, tall tale, ✎ Teacher’s guide NYC landmarks —Kirkus Reviews v IRA/CBC Children’s Choices ✎ Teacher’s guide v IRA/CBC Children’s Choices

Flora the Frog Shirley Isherwood Illustrated by Anna C. Leplar HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-223-1 / 1-56145-223-8 Territory: US • Rights: Bloomsbury UK

Flora is dismayed when she is asked to be a frog in the class play. Frogs are green and fat, and she is afraid that everyone will laugh at her.

“Children will relate to Flora’s feelings, due AR • F&P in particular to the large, full-page pen-and- GRL K; Gr 2 watercolor illustrations that wonderfully depict Ages 4–8 her emotions.” Themes: disappointment, school —School Library Journal play, shyness

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Myron Uhlberg

A Storm Called Katrina The Sound of All Things Myron Uhlberg Myron Uhlberg Illustrated by Colin Bootman Illustrated by Ted Papoulas HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-591-1 HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-833-2 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-887-5 Territory: World • Text: Peachtree except dramatic Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except (Susan Schulman); Art: Peachtree dramatic (Susan Schulman); Art: Peachtree • Experience the sights and sounds of 1930’s H “Simple, affecting prose and intricate, Brooklyn and Coney Island through the eye— inspired paintings make this one worth and ears—of a hearing boy and his deaf parents. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P sharing for sure.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL R; Gr 4 —Kirkus Reviews GRL Q; Gr 4 H “A tender demonstration of how familial Ages 7–11 / Historical fiction Ages 6–10 love is like translation—inexact, difficult, H Booklist, Publishers Weekly Themes: Hurricane Katrina, family Themes: deaf experience, sign and beautiful.” v Booklist Editors’ Choice; Booklist Top language, vocabulary —Kirkus Reviews ✎ Teacher’s guide 10 Black History Books for Youth; IRA v ILA Notable Books for a Global Society; Teachers’ Choices; NCSS/CBC Notable NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; Books for Young People; CCBC Choices; Bank Street Best Books of the Year Bank Street Best Books of the Year

Flying Over Brooklyn Dad, Jackie, and Me Myron Uhlberg Myron Uhlberg Illustrated by Gerald Fitzgerald Illustrated by Colin Bootman HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-194-4 / 1-56145-194-0 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-329-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-294-1 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-531-7 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

Based on the Great Blizzard of 1947, this A young boy shares the excitement of story tells of a young boy’s imaginary flight Jackie Robinson’s rookie season with his over Brooklyn and the new perspective on AR • RC • Lexile • F&P deaf father. GRL O; Gr 3 the world around him that results. Ages 4–8 “Youngsters will delight in the idea of such AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “An affecting tribute to Robinson, to a Themes: dreams, New York City, a snow-filled flight…a magical winter GRLQ; Gr 4 dedicated son and to a thoughtful deep- snow storytime.” Ages 4–8 / Historical fiction feeling father. And of course, to baseball.” —School Library Journal Themes: baseball, deafness, Jackie —Publishers Weekly ✎ Teacher’s guide Robinson, parents, prejudice v ✎ Teacher’s guide ALA Schneider Family Book Award

Lemuel the Fool The Printer Myron Uhlberg Myron Uhlberg Illustrated by Sonja Lamut Illustrated by Henri Sørensen HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-220-0 / 1-56145-220-3 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-221-7 Territory: World • All rights available PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-483-9 Territory: World • All rights available Lemuel dreams of traveling across the sea to the magical city that he is sure must lie just A deaf father and his hearing son show their beyond the horizon. But when he arrives love for each other and their dedication to at his destination, he discovers that it’s the craft of printing. strangely similar to the home he’s just left behind. “[A] heartfelt tale of an ordinary person AR • F&P rising to meet an extraordinary challenge.” GRL M; Gr 2 “Fresh and diverting.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Ages 4–8 GRL O; Gr 3 —Kirkus Reviews —Publishers Weekly Ages 4–8 v Selector’s Choice, NCSS/CBC Notable Themes: folk tale, home, traveling v AJL Notable Book for Younger Readers Themes: deafness, parents, Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; prejudice, printing, sign language USBBY/IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities; Bank Street Best Books ✎ Teacher’s guide of the Year [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 69 Picture Books • backlist

Carmen Agra Deedy

Return of the Library Dragon The Library Dragon Carmen Agra Deedy Carmen Agra Deedy Illustrated by Michael P. White Illustrated by Michael P. White HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-621-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-091-6 Territory: World • All rights available HC & CD: $19.95 / 978-1-56145-639-0 CD: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-640-6 Miss Lotty is finally checking herself out Territory: World • All rights available except Korean of the Sunrise Elementary School Library, but not before Lotta Scales makes one final Sunrise Elementary School has a BIG stand. problem. Their new librarian, Miss Lotta Scales, is a real dragon. “An entertaining read that broaches the subject of technology’s place in the school “Deedy’s text sparkles with sly humor…This media center.” —Kirkus Reviews wonderful book will delight children.” AR • RC • Lexile AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —School Library Journal GRL O; Gr 3 GRL P; Gr 3 Ages 4–8 Ages 6–10 v ALSC Notable Children’s Recordings Themes: books, friendship, reading, Themes: books, libraries, rules technology, change ✎ Teacher’s guide

The Secret of Old Zeb Martina the Beautiful Cockroach Carmen Agra Deedy A Cuban Folktale Illustrated by Michael P. White Carmen Agra Deedy HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-115-9 Illustrated by Michael Austin PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-280-4 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-399-3 Territory: World • All rights available PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-787-8 HC & CD: $19.95 / 978-1-56145-468-6 CD: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-467-9 Walter fears he is in for the worst summer Territory: World • All rights available ever until he befriends a mysterious neighbor. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P When Martina decides to choose a husband, GRL P; Gr 3 her grandmother gives her some advice. “The ‘follow your dream’ moral is prevalent Ages 4–8 “This Latino folktale has a rollicking voice AR • RC • Lexile throughout the text and reinforced by the Themes: cockroaches, Cuba, GRL N; Gr 3 dreamlike quality of the illustrations.” grandparents, love imbued with sly tongue-in-cheek humor.” Ages 6–10 —School Library Journal —Booklist www.beautifulmartina.com Themes: adventure, dreams, fear v Honor Book, Pura Belpré Medal; Honor Book, Odyssey Award; NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies ✎ Teacher’s guide Trade Books for Young People; Bank Street Best Books of the Year

A 14 Cows for America New York The Yellow Star Times Carmen Agra Deedy, in The Legend of King Christian X Best Seller! collaboration with of Denmark Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah Carmen Agra Deedy Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez Illustrated by Henri Sørensen HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-490-7 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-208-8 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-961-2 Territory: World • All rights available except Danish, Territory: World • All rights available except Dutch, French, Korean, Norwegian, UK French “Magnificently illustrated…a graceful and AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “A moving tale of compassion and moving exploration of moral courage.” GRL S; Gr 4 generosity.” —Publishers Weekly —USA Today Ages 6–10 / History H School Library Journal AR • RC • Lexile • F&P v ABC Children’s Booksellers’ Choices; Christopher Themes: 9/11, compassion, generosity, GRL S; Gr 4 v Award; IRA Teacher’s Choice; IRA Notable Books Maasai IRA Teacher’s Choices; IRA Notable Books for a Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction for a Global Society; Bologna Ragazzi Award Global Society; NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Themes: courage, responsibility, ✎ Teacher’s guide Trade Books for Young People; Honor Book, E. B. White Read-Aloud; Parents Choice Gold Award; WWII, Denmark Bank Street Best Books of the Year; CCBC Choices www.14cowsforamerica.com ✎ Teacher’s guide

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Agatha’s Feather Bed The Last Dance Not Just Another Wild Carmen Agra Deedy Goose Story Illustrated by Debrah Santini Carmen Agra Deedy HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-109-8 Illustrated by Laura L. Seeley Territory: World • All rights available HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-008-4 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-096-1 Bessie tells the story of her friendship with Territory: World • All rights available Ninny, of Ninny’s grandfather, and of the very special dance they share. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Agatha loves her new feather bed, but then GRL O; Gr 3 six shivering, naked geese pay her a visit to Ages 4–8 discuss the origin of the feathers. “Debrah Santini’s masterful sketches and watercolors tell as much as the text.” Themes: conservation, environment, quilting, resources “This finely crafted collection abounds with —The Horn Book information and whimsy. It also teems with AR • RC • Lexile • F&P ✎ Teacher’s guide puns and word play…A ducky book.” GRL R; Gr 4 Ages 8–12 —Publishers Weekly Themes: friendship, love, death

Un colchón de plumas para Ágata Spanish-language editions Un cuento de alas para niños 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 14 vacas para América Carmen Agra Deedy, in collaboration with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah / Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez Spanish HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-550-8 Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-555-3 AR • Lexile AR • Lexile AR GRL M; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 / History GRL N; Gr 3 Martina una cucarachita muy linda Ages 4–8 Territory: World Ages 4–8 Un cuento cubano Territory: World All rights available Territory: World All rights available All rights available Carmen Agra Deedy / Illustrated by Michael Austin Spanish HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-425-9 Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-532-4

H “The skillfully crafted acrylic illustrations capture the island’s ambience… The text flows easily.” —Criticas

Growing Up Cuban in The Cheshire Cheese Cat Decatur, Georgia A Dickens of a Tale Carmen Agra Deedy Carmen Agra Deedy and CD: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-318-4 Randall Wright Territory: World • All rights available Illustrated by Barry Moser HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-595-9 “Deedy has a velvety smooth voice...her PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-810-3 tone is warm and bubbly…Without a Territory: World • All rights available except French, doubt, this is a case where listening to Italian, Japanese, Korean, Romanian, simplified Chinese, Spanish stories is better than reading them.” —AudioFile Ages Teen H “A delight.” —Publishers Weekly Themes: Cuba, family, immigration v Parents’ Choice Gold Award; Publishers H Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal Weekly Best Audiobook, Adult Storytelling AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL W; Gr 6 v Honor Book, E.B. White Read-Aloud; Kirkus Ages 8+ Best Children’s Books; SLJ Best Fiction; ALSC Notable Children’s Books; NCTE Notable Children’s Themes: Charles Dickens, Books in the Language Arts; Parents’ Choice Gold friendship, Victorian London Award; Bank Street Best Books of the Year; VOYA ✎ Teacher’s guide Top Shelf Fiction www.cheshirecheesecat.com

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Clatter Bash! Danny Schnitzlein A Day of the Dead Celebration Richard Keep PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-461-7 Trick or Treat on Territory: World • All rights available Monster Street Danny Schnitzlein Graveyard skeletons shake, rattle, and roll Illustrated by Matt Faulkner in this spirited Day of the Dead celebration. HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-465-5 H Territory: World • All rights available “[A] zesty look at a special night…This will be a popular title in Mexican-American communities and an eye-opener for others.” A jittery, jumpy kid comes face-to-face with F&P —School Library Journal a band of trick-or-treating monsters on GRL LB; Gr Pre-K Halloween. Ages 4–8 / Holiday v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Themes: celebrations, Day of the Trade Books for Young People; IRA/CBC “Faulkner’s watercolors feature a Dead, traditions Children’s Choices AR • F&P gruesome cast of cartoonish ghouls GRL M; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 and are entertaining.” —School Library Journal Themes: prejudice, bullying, facing fears, friendship 13 Monsters Who Should Be Avoided Kevin Shortsleeve The Monster Who Ate My Peas Illustrated by Michael Austin Danny Schnitzlein HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-146-3 / 1-56145-146-0 Illustrated by Matt Faulkner Territory: World • All rights available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-533-1 Territory: World • All rights available Professor LeGrand warns readers about the outrageous habits and appalling behavior of A young boy makes a bargain with a thirteen mischievous monsters. fiendishly funny monster to avoid eating his peas. “Austin’s illustrations have a surreal AR • RC • Lexile • F&P edginess…young readers will likely be GRL O; Gr 3 “The rollicking rhythms and madcap, entertained.” Ages 4–8 AR • F&P over-the-top art give this…plenty of comic GRL M; Gr 2 —Publishers Weekly Themes: facing fears, nutrition, energy.” Ages 6–10 food choices —Kirkus Reviews Themes: counting, monsters, ✎ Teacher’s guide poetry

The Monster Who Did My Math Where Teddy Bears Danny Schnitzlein Come From Illustrated by Bill Mayer Mark Burgess HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-420-4 Illustrated by Russell Ayto PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-668-0 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-487-7 Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK A math-phobic boy is facing another A little wolf knows just what he needs to get evening of multiplication when a monster a good night’s sleep: a teddy bear to cuddle, offers him a deal he cannot refuse. just like in his favorite story book. “An entertaining addition to math classes H “All the elements of a winner come and a useful warm-up to tutoring sessions AR • RC • F&P together in this enchanting effort.” GRL O; Gr 3 with less-than-enthusiastic students.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —Kirkus Reviews Ages 4–8 —School Library Journal GRL L; Gr 2 Ages 4–8 / Holiday Themes: homework, facing fears, v Bank Street Best Books of the Year cheating, procrastination Themes: bedtime, Christmas, fairy tales, generosity, gifts

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Jingle Bells Santa’s Eleven Months Off How the Holiday Classic Mike Reiss Came to Be Illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery John Harris PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-962-9 Illustrated by Adam Gustavson Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic, translation; (First Book); Art: HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-590-4 Peachtree • Licensed: Japanese, Korean • Art: Territory: World • All rights available Peachtree

The story of the creation of a holiday What does Santa do with his hard-earned classic—in the most unlikely of places. vacation time? The same stuff you would do to relax and have fun—and a whole lot “Captur[es] the atmosphere of a more! AR • RC • Lexile • F&P community willing to stick together as they AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Q; Gr 4 journey against the grain, whether that GRL L; Gr 2 Ages 6–10 / Historical fiction / Ages 4–8 / Holiday “Expansive oil paintings keep the energy Holiday means bringing snow somehow to the South high, depicting the jolly fat man zooming or standing by an unpopular belief.” Themes: months of the year, seasons, off for sushi in Hollywood, sumo wrestling Themes: Christmas, homesickness, —School Library Journal holidays, hobbies in Japan and lounging on the beach in prejudice, song summer.” —Publishers Weekly To Whom the Angel Spoke Santa’s Last Present A Story of the Christmas Marie-Aude Murail and Elvire Murail Terry Kay Illustrated by Quentin Blake Illustrated by Eileen Blyth HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-319-1 / 1-56145-319-6 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-502-7 Territory: US • Rights: Random House UK Text: Territory US & Canada; Rights: Harvey Klinger • Art: Territory World; Rights: Peachtree Julian thinks he’s getting too big to believe in Santa, but when he finds an extra The unifying power of simple belief reminds present under the tree, he discovers that he us that, for different people with different may not be too old after all. feelings, there is a celebration that brings us all together. “The story is charmingly told…Blake’s colorful cartoons are as appealing as ever.” “Delightfully illustrated…simple enough All ages / Holiday AR • F&P —School Library Journal for children but holds an appeal, as well, GRL L; Gr 2 Themes: beliefs, Christmas, for adults.” Ages 8–12 / Holiday differences, similarities —The Miami Herald Themes: belief, Christmas, gifts, growing up

The Santa Trap Jonathan Emmett Illustrated by Poly Bernatene HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-670-3 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Macmillan UK

When Santa Claus refuses to give him anything but socks, Bradley vows to get revenge.

H “The cleverly constructed plot unfolds with perfect comedic timing and dry wit, complemented by digitally produced AR • RC • Lexile GRL N; Gr 3 mixed-media illustrations that have a Ages 6–10 / Holiday suitably sinister, magnetic charm.” —Kirkus Reviews Themes: Christmas, consequences, gifts, pranks H Publishers Weekly ✎ Activity sheets

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Abraham Lincoln’s Dueling Poet Words The Remarkable Story of George Donna Janell Bowman Moses Horton Illustrated by S. D. Schindler Don Tate HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-852-3 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-825-7 Territory: World • All rights available PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-062-4 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except audio, Abraham Lincoln was known for his commercial, dramatic (Andrea Brown) sense of humor. But early in his adult life, it nearly got him into trouble. He A powerful biography of the first southern has to use his imagination to save his African-American man to be published. career—and maybe even his life. H“A lovely introduction to an inspirational —School Library Journal Lexile • F&P “This lively, engaging book showcases a AR • RC • Lexile • F&P American poet.” GRL S; Gr 4 GRL S; Gr 4 Ages 6–10 / History lesser-known, illuminating episode from Ages 6–10 / Biography H Kirkus, Publishers Weekly Abraham Lincoln’s prepresidential life.” v ALSC Notable Children’s Books; Bank Themes: honor, honesty, humor, —Booklist Themes: poetry, African-American consequences, journalism, dispute history, slavery, freedom Street Best Books of the Year; CCBC Choices; resolution Christopher Award; Ezra Jack Keats New ✎ Teacher’s guide, event kit Writer Award; Kirkus Reviews Best Books; ✎ Teachers’ Guide NCSS Carter G. Woodson Book Award; NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Blacksmith’s Song Books for Young People; NCTE Notable Elizabeth Van Steenwyk Children’s Books in Language Arts Illustrated by Anna Rich HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-580-5 Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree Keep On! except dramatic (Erin Murphy); Art: Peachtree The Story of Matthew Henson, Co-discoverer of the North Pole The son of an enslaved blacksmith learns Deborah Hopkinson that his father is hammering rhythms Illustrated by Stephen Alcorn Lexile • F&P to communicate with travelers on the HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-473-0 GRL R; Gr 4 Underground Railroad. PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-886-8 Ages 6–10 / Historical fiction Territory: World • All rights available Themes: Underground Railroad, “An intriguing new angle on an slavery, communication, escape important story.” —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “The main text conveys a good bit of GRL S; Gr 4 information within a clearly written ✎ Teacher’s guide Ages 6–10 / History narrative that includes one dramatic rescue Themes: perseverance, strength, scene during the final expedition.” Miguel’s Brave Knight polar exploration, African- —Booklist Young Cervantes and His Dream American history v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies of Don Quixote ✎ Teacher’s guide Trade Books for Young People Margarita Engle Illustrated by Raúl Colón HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-856-1 Spanish HC: $18.95 / 978-1-68263-019-8 Sweet Land of Liberty Spanish PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-020-4 Territory: World • All rights available Deborah Hopkinson Illustrated by Leonard Jenkins This fictionalized first-person biography HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-395-5 in verse follows the early years of the Territory: World • All rights available child who grows up to pen Don Quixote, AR • RC • Lexile • F&P the first modern novel. The inspiring story of civil rights champion GRL U; Gr 5 Oscar Chapman and his role in Marian Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction / H “This will encourage readers to learn Poetry Anderson’s concert at the Lincoln Memorial. more about the first modern novel.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —Booklist GRL Q; Gr 4 Themes: Don Quixote, poetry, H Ages 6–10 / Historical fiction “Underscores the very worthwhile message imagination, history Miguel de Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, that one does not need to be a star to make Cervantes Shelf Awareness Themes: African-American history, a difference.” —Kirkus Reviews v Center for the Study of Multiculture civil rights, Marian Anderson ✎ Teacher’s guide Children’s Best Books of the Year; NCSS/ v CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade for Young People Books for Young People; IRA Teachers’ Choices; Bank Street Best Books of the Year

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Christmas in the Trenches Flowers for Sarajevo John McCutcheon John McCutcheon Illustrated by Henri Sørensen Illustrated by Kristy Caldwell HC & CD: $19.95 / 978-1-56145-374-0 HC & CD: $19.95 / 978-1-56145-943-8 Territory: World • All rights available except Korean CD: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-000-6 Territory: World • All rights available except UK A moving tribute based on an actual event from World War I. A boy. A cellist. An act of beauty that inspired a war-torn nation. “Sørensen’s atmospheric oil paintings bring AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P the miraculous night of peace to life.” GRL W; Gr 6 H “Beauty will always find a way to rise GRL T; Gr 5 —Kirkus Reviews Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction from violence, but this is a reminder all Ages 6–10 / Historical fiction / readers need.” —Kirkus Reviews Holiday v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award; Themes: Bosnian War, music, H IRA Notable Books for a Global Society; beauty, community, healing, peace School Library Journal Themes: Christmas, peace, song, IRA Teacher’s Choices; NCSS/CBC Notable v ABC Best Books for Young Readers; WWI Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; ✎ Teacher’s guide Parents’ Choice Gold Award; Kirkus Grammy Award Nominee Reviews Best Books of the Year; CCBC www.christmasinthetrenches.info Also available: Mightier Than the Sword Choices; NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; CD: $16.98 suggested retail / UPC: 19480 NCTE Notable Books in the Language Arts Mind Your Manners, Dangerous Jane Alice Roosevelt! Suzanne Slade Leslie Kimmelman Illustrated by Alice Ratterree Illustrated by Adam Gustavson HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-913-1 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-492-1 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available Japanese

Teddy Roosevelt’s unconventional This inspiring picture book biography of daughter’s antics charmed and shocked a activist Jane Addams focuses on the peace nation. work that won her the Nobel Peace Prize.

“A lively, fictionalized portrait of a very “Hand to readers looking to make a AR • RC • Lexile independent girl.” difference in the world.” GRL N; Gr 3 —Publishers Weekly AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —School Library Journal Ages 4–8 / Historical fiction GRL S; Gr 4 Ages 6–10 / Biography v Themes: Theodore Roosevelt, v Bank Street Best Books of the Year; ABC Best Books for Young Readers; life in the White House NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Themes: Jane Addams, World CCBC Choices; NCSS/CBC Notable Books for Young People War I, peace, poverty, history Social Studies Trade Books for Young People ✎ Teacher’s guide

Marching with Aunt Susan Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells Susan B. Anthony and the Fight The Daring Life of a Crusading for Women’s Suffrage Journalist Claire Rudolf Murphy Philip Dray Illustrated by Stacey Schuett Illustrated by Stephen Alcorn HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-593-5 HC: $18.95 / 978-1-56145-417-4 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-979-7 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available Korean, French

A child’s eye view of the fight for women’s Born into slavery Wells fought against right to vote, based on the experiences of a social injustice and racial inequality. real girl. H “Alcorn’s striking, symbol-infused AR • RC • Lexile • F&P hand-colored prints on creamy vellum get “An inspiring and revelatory tale.” AR • RC • Lexile GRL Q; Gr 4 star billing.” Ages 6–10 / Historical fiction —Kirkus Reviews GRL P; Gr 3 Ages 10–14 / Biography —Publishers Weekly Themes: suffragette movement, v Amelia Bloomer Project; IRA Teacher’s political involvement Choices; NCSS/CBC Notable Social Themes: African-American history, v NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the journalism, lynchings, perseverance Studies Trade Books for Young People; Language Arts; Amelia Bloomer Project; ✎ Teacher’s guide Bank Street Best Books of the Year ✎ Teacher’s guide Parents’ Choice Recommended

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Seven and a Half Tons The Wheat Doll of Steel Alison L. Randall Janet Nolan Illustrated by Bill Farnsworth Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-456-3 Territory: World • All rights available HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-912-4 Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic (Chudney Agency); Art: Peachtree • When Mary Ann’s beloved doll disappears Licensed: Spanish during a fierce, sudden storm, she refuses to give up searching for her. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Something remarkable emerges from a GRL Q; Gr 4 Ages 6–10 / History devastating event in this powerful post- “A sweet story of loss and renewal told with 9/11 story. empathy and feeling that is never heavy- AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Themes: shipbuilding, 9/11, US handed.” Navy GRL O; Gr 3 “Teachers and parents looking for Ages 4–8 / Historical fiction —School Library Journal ✎ Teacher’s guide picture books that celebrate the nation and its military will welcome Nolan and Themes: frontier life, loss, v IRA Children’s and Young Adult resourcefulness, toys Gonzalez’s work.” —Publishers Weekly Book Award

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Pennies in a Jar Chestnut Dori Chaconas Constance W. McGeorge Illustrated by Ted Lewin lllustrated by Mary Whyte HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-422-8 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-321-4 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

When his father goes off to fight in World When Mr. Decker oversleeps on the War II, a young boy promises to be brave. morning of the mayor’s daughter’s birthday, who will make the deliveries for her party? “Will resonate with contemporary children, especially those with parents in “Young horse lovers will embrace this AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL O; Gr 3 the military overseas.” charming tale.” Ages 6–10 / Historical fiction —School Library Journal AR • F&P —School Library Journal GRL O; Gr 3 Ages 4–8 Themes: World War II home v Bank Street Best Books of the Year; front, courage, family life, horses CCBC Choices Themes: birthdays, community, horses, routines

First Dog Fala Elizabeth Van Steenwyk Illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-411-2 Territory: World • All rights available

Meet the Scottish terrier who won the heart of a U.S. president and the AR • RC • Lexile • F&P American people, during a dark time in GRL R; Gr 4 the world’s history. Ages 6–10 / Historical fiction “The amiable text combined with the Themes: FDR, pets, WWII handsome illustrations will draw children into this account of a real charmer.” —Booklist

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When Young Melissa Sweeps If I Found a Wistful Unicorn Nancy Byrd Turner A Gift of Love lllustrated by Debrah Santini Ann Ashford HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-157-9 / 1-56145-157-6 Illustrated by Bill Drath Territory: World • All rights available HC: $18.95 / 978-0-931948-00-8 / 0-931948-00-2 Anniversary Gift Edition HC: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-271-2 / 1-56145-271-8 Melissa dances from room to room, Territory: World • All rights available inspiring readers to discover delightful new possibilities in routine tasks. Through thoughtful and fanciful ques- F&P GRL M; Gr 2 “This exuberant poem captures the tions, Ashford explores what we risk when Ages 4–8 enthusiasm and imagination children we ask for love and what special rewards F&P may be waiting for us in return. Themes: attitude, cleaning, dancing, can bring to the most ordinary task.” GRL M; Gr 2 poetry —Booklist All ages “Just right for presenting to someone special.” —Publishers Weekly Themes: friendship, love, poetry, relationships

Wishing Cats Vanish Slowly Ruth Tiller Ruth Tiller Illustrated by Debrah Santini Illustrated by Laura L. Seeley HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-118-0 / 1-56145-118-5 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-106-7 / 1-56145-106-1 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

An ordinary day in the park becomes a Follow the cats on Grandmother’s farm magical journey. as they wind their way through the twelve poems. “This is a soft book, a book to cozy up with. It is a book to dream and pretend with. “Only an accomplished poet could wind her F&P Read it with a special youngster and add way as gracefully and surefootedly around GRL O; Gr 3 your own dreams.” and through perfectly chosen words and Ages 4–8 —Richmond Times-Dispatch GRL V; Gr 5–6 phrases as Tiller does…and only a chronic Ages 6–10 / Poetry ailurophile could portray the elusive, often Themes: imagination, magic, mysterious feline personality with such poetry, relationships Themes: cats, farm life, poetry affection as Seeley.” —Publishers Weekly

Dancing with Katya Dori Chaconas Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-376-4 / 1-56145-376-5 Territory: World • All rights available

Though her legs are weakened and twisted by polio, Katya dreams of dancing again.

“A warm and inspiring tribute to one sister’s love and the other’s courage.” —Kirkus Reviews AR • F&P GRL P; Gr 3 v IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People Ages 4–8 / Historical fiction with Disabilities; NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Themes: polio, siblings, farm life

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You’ve Got Dragons RIC Learning Books Kathryn Cave Illustrated by Nick Maland HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-284-2 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hodder UK Can You Hear a Rainbow? The Story of a Deaf Boy A gently humorous, reassuring story that will Named Chris help take the worry out of childhood fears. Jamee Riggio Heelan AR • F&P Illustrated by Nicola Simmonds GRL L; Gr 2–3 “This excellent metaphor for the fears Ages 6–10 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-268-2 and worries of every child (and adult) Territory: World • All rights available Themes: anxiety, fear, metaphor, is accompanied by relentlessly cheerful worry illustrations in fine line and rosy washes Chris describes what it is like to be deaf, of color…A great choice for the walking typical events in his life, and the ways in worried.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P which he has adjusted. —Booklist GRL N; Gr 3 Ages 6–10 “Interesting…accurate…appealing.” Themes: deafness, daily life, school —School Library Journal v IBBY Outstanding Books for Young The Night You Were Born People with Disabilities Wendy McCormick Illustrated by Sophy Williams HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-225-5 / 1-56145-225-4 The Making of My Territory: US • Rights: Orchard Books UK Special Hand Madison’s Story A warm, reassuring picture book that Jamee Riggio Heelan captures all the joy of the arrival of a new Illustrated by Nicola Simmonds baby and sensitively addresses an older HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-186-9 / 1-56145-186-X sibling’s feelings. Territory: World • All rights available AR • F&P “Altogether comforting, this picture book Experience the curiosity and eager GRL L; Gr 2 is a strong choice for sharing with any child anticipation of a small girl born without Ages 3–7 whose family is expecting a new addition.” AR • F&P her left hand, as she tells her story of being Themes: babies, family, memories, —Publishers Weekly GRL O; Gr 3 fitted for her “special” hand. Ages 6–10 siblings “An attractive, informative offering.” Themes: disabilities, problem —Booklist solving, prosthetics

Rolling Along How to Rock Your Baby The Story of Taylor and Sibley Fleming His Wheelchair 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 / 978-1-56145-219-4 Territory: World • All rights available except Korean The delightful, nocturnal adventure of a mother, a father, and a brand-new, wide- Taylor and Tyler are twin brothers who awake baby. are different in one significant way: F&P Taylor has cerebral palsy, while Tyler GRL J; Gr 1 “Strikes an effective balance between gentle AR • F&P Ages 2–5 GRL L; Gr 2 does not. rhythm and sheer silliness.” Ages 6–10 —Publishers Weekly “The facts are here, the frustration, the Themes: babies, bedtime, parents Themes: cerebral palsy, disabilities, courage, the hope.” siblings, wheelchairs —Booklist

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Rosa’s Room Zayde Comes to Live Barbara Bottner Sheri Sinykin Illustrated by Beth Spiegel lllustrated by Kristina Swarner HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-302-3 / 1-56145-302-1 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-631-4 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-776-2 Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic (Kirchoff-Wohlberg); Art: Peachtree A Jewish girl tries to make peace with the impending death of her grandfather. “Rosa had a new room in a new house. It seemed empty.” H “[A] beautiful and accessible tale that AR • F&P gives expression to many children’s fears “A welcome addition sure to calm the AR • RC • Lexile GRL K; Gr 2 about dying.” worries of youngsters facing a similar GRL N; Gr 3 Ages 4–8 —Publishers Weekly situation.” Ages 6–10 Themes: change, friendship, —Kirkus Reviews Themes: belief, death, family, grief H Booklist moving, problem solving v Booklist Editors’ Top 10 Religion Books for Youth; Honor Book, Sydney Taylor Book Award; Parents’ Choice Recommended Seed Magic The Blue House Dog Jane Buchanan Deborah Blumenthal lllustrated by Charlotte Riley-Webb Illustrated by Adam Gustavson HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-622-2 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-537-9 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

A gift from the crazy old Birdman shows A boy without a dog and a dog without Rose that even in the barren, gray city, an owner find each other in this there are ways to make a beautiful garden. powerfully moving story of loneliness and AR • RC • Lexile • F&P redemption. “Together with brevity of words and GRL S; Gr 4 Ages 4–8 motion and vibrancy of rhythm and color, “The emotions are raw and authentic, AR • F&P the text and paintings create an unexpected Themes: grief, pets, relationships while the way in which they’re delivered GRL M; Gr 2 joie de vivre. This is a must-buy for all is elegant­—a potent combination.” Ages 4–8 libraries.” —Publishers Weekly Themes: beauty, birds, community —School Library Journal

The House on Dirty-third Street Jo S. Kittinger Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-619-2 Territory: World • All rights available

A mother and daughter turn a hopeless old house into a loving family home with AR • RC • Lexile • F&P faith, hard work, and the support of their GRL N; Gr 3 community. Ages 4–8 “A tale of generosity, faith and friendship. Themes: beauty, belief, community, home, moving Share it quietly within and with others.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Series themes: adventure, cause and effect, problem solving

Claude in the Country HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-918-6 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL M; Gr 2 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hodder UK Alex T. Smith “Smith offers another strong entry in this delightfully odd series for picture A delightfully eccentric series for ages 7–9. book readers ready to dip a toe into chapter book waters.” Claude is no ordinary dog—he leads —School Library Journal an extraordinary life with his best friend, Sir Bobblysock!

Claude at the Beach Claude on the Big Screen HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-703-8 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-68263-009-9 PB: $7.95 /978-1-56145-919-3 Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile GRL M; Gr 2 GRL N; Gr 3 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hodder UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hodder UK “Smith’s endearing duo will easily hold the “Hilarious.” attention of young readers…well suited to —Kirkus Reviews primary-school readers.” —Booklist v Finalist, CBC Children’s Choice Book of the Year; ILA-CBC Children’s Choices

Claude at the Circus Claude in the Spotlight HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-702-1 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-895-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-981-0 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL M; Gr 2 GRL M; Gr 2 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hodder UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hodder UK “Detailed digital and drawn illustrations “The climax has everything a child in shades of red, black, and white amplify could want in a book.” the quirky British humor in this story.” —Kirkus Reviews —School Library Journal v ILA-CBC Children’s Choices

Claude in the City Claude on the Slopes HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-697-0 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-805-9 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-843-1 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-923-0 AR • RC • Lexile AR • Lexile • F&P GRL O; Gr 3 GRL N; Gr 3 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hodder UK Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hodder UK

“Catnip to 7- to 11-year-olds who like to “May be the sweetest surrealist children’s laugh.” —The Wall Street Journal book ever published.” —Kirkus Reviews v Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff Award

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King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-877-6 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-015-0

When some of Kayla’s fresh-baked dog treats disappear, King sniffs out the clues to find out what happened to them. Dori Hillestad Butler Illustrated by Nancy Meyers “Readers will connect with this charmingly misunderstood pup (along with his exasperated howls, excited tail wagging, and sheepish grins).” —Kirkus Reviews An adorkable mystery series AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL L; Gr 2 Territory: World • Rights: Text: v Honor Book, Theodor Seuss Geisel for ages 7—9 from the Geisel Peachtree except dramatic (Harvey Award; ALSC Notable Children’s Books; Klinger); Art: Peachtree Cybils, CCBC Choices Honor Award-winning team ✎ Activity sheets King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-878-3 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-016-7

When Kayla receives a letter written in code, she and King have to figure out what it says. King has a good idea of who sent the letter, but how can he tell her?

“Children will relate to the lovable and over enthusiastic character of King.” —Carla Morris, Theodore Seuss Geisel Committee Chair AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL L; Gr 2 v Territory: World • Rights: Text: CCBC Choices Peachtree except dramatic (Harvey Klinger); Art: Peachtree Series themes: investigation, dogs, friendship ✎ Activity sheets

King & Kayla and the Case King & Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse of the Lost Tooth HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-879-0 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-880-6 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-017-4 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-018-1

King and Kayla are playing fetch with Kayla has lost a tooth—but now it’s their friends, Jillian and Thor. Jillian missing. Where did it go? throws King’s favorite ball too hard, and now it’s gone missing! “Will delight early readers, especially dog lovers.” “A welcome addition to collections supporting —Kirkus Reviews the transition from picture books to chapter books, this title will appeal to both dog lovers and mystery buffs.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Lexile • F&P GRL L; Gr 2 —School Library Journal GRL L; Gr 2 Territory: World • Rights: Text: Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic (Harvey v Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Peachtree except dramatic (Harvey Klinger); Art: Peachtree Younger Readers, CCBC Choices Klinger); Art: Peachtree ✎ Activity sheets ✎ Activity sheets

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The Roo Quartet

The Last Cowboys The Last Polar Bears Harry Horse Harry Horse HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-451-8 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-379-5 Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK

Grandfather and Roo set off on an exciting Grandfather is off to the North Pole to find expedition to the Wild, Wild West in search the Last Polar Bears. Accompanying him of Roo’s grandfather. is Roo, a remarkable little dog with strong views and a short attention span. “Imaginative and fun.” —Kirkus Reviews “Quirky with a message.” —Kirkus Reviews

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL P; Gr 3 GRL P; Gr 3 Ages 6–10 Ages 6–10

Themes: fantasy, letters, travel, Themes: Arctic exploration, Wild West fantasy, letters, travel

The Last Castaways The Last Gold Diggers Harry Horse Harry Horse HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-439-6 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-435-8 Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK Territory: US • Rights: Penguin UK

A routine holiday for Grandfather and Roo Grandfather and Roo travel to Australia, turns into an adventure when the two are on an expedition to find long-lost Uncle lost at sea. Vincent, who ran away to seek his fortune years ago. “Packed with silly hijinks and fantastical creatures.” “Silly fun.” —Kirkus Reviews —Kirkus Reviews

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P v Bank Street Best Books of the Year GRL P; Gr 3 GRL P; Gr 3 Ages 6–10 Ages 6–10

Themes: fantasy, letters, Themes: Australia, fantasy, shipwreck, travel letters, travel

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Lilliput The Cheshire Cheese Cat Sam Gayton A Dickens of a Tale Illustrated by Alice Ratterree Carmen Agra Deedy and HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-806-6 Randall Wright PB: $8.95 / 978-1-68263-006-8 Illustrated by Barry Moser Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Text: Andersen Press HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-595-9 UK; Art: Peachtree PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-810-3 In a city full of giants, can one tiny girl find Territory: World • All rights available except French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Romanian, her way home? simplified Chinese, Spanish

“This delightful adventure inspired by In this playful homage to Charles Dickens, Gulliver’s Travels will appeal to budding unlikely allies learn the lessons of a great AR • RC • Lexile • F&P fantasy readers—and position them for the friendship. GRL S; Gr 4 source material later on.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Ages 8–12 —Kirkus Reviews H “A delight.” —Publishers Weekly GRL W; Gr 6 H Themes: Gulliver’s Travels, Ages 8+ School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews friendship, bravery, ingenuity v Bank Street Best Books of the Year; v Themes: Charles Dickens, Honor Book, E.B. White Read-Aloud; Parents’ Choice Gold Award, NYPL Kirkus Best Children’s Books; SLJ Best ✎ friendship, Victorian London Discussion guide Children’s Books 100 Titles for Reading Fiction; ALSC Notable Children’s Books; and Sharing ✎ Teacher’s guide NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts; Parents’ Choice Gold www.cheshirecheesecat.com Award; Bank Street Best Books of the Year; VOYA Top Shelf Fiction

Saving the Griffin The Somewhat True Kristin Wolden Nitz Adventures of Sammy HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-380-1 Shine Territory: World • All rights available Henry Cole HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-866-0 Three American siblings on holiday PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-778-6 in a small Italian town encounter an Territory: World • All rights available except extraordinary creature in their garden and simplified Chinese find adventure, mystery, and a whole new world of trouble. When Sammy Shine’s plane takes off unexpectedly, he ends up in a whole new “This child-centered fantasy is nicely world. Now he’s lost in the woods, with no grounded in reality and enhanced by its AR • RC • Lexile • F&P way to get home and a dangerous enemy. well-drawn Italian settings.” GRL S; Gr 4 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —Booklist Ages 8–12 “Cole’s endearing adventure will hit home GRL S; Gr 4 with lovers of animal fantasy.” Ages 8–12 Themes: home, friendship, adventures — Kirkus Reviews Themes: adventure, fantasy, Italy, ✎ Teacher’s guide siblings

Featherbys Lillian’s Fish Mary Steele James Menk PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-135-7 / 1-56145-135-5 Illustrated by Louisa Bauer Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hyland House, HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-158-6 / 1-56145-158-4 Australia Territory: World• All rights available

Jess and Sophie investigate the old house When Lillian’s fish goes missing, the called Featherbys. Once they meet the other family pets embark on an exciting elderly residents, they become determined to adventure to rescue him. return it to its past glory. “This sweet story is a must for any child.” “The conversations and actions…will keep —The Atlanta Journal-Constitution the pages turning throughout this rewarding AR • F&P novel.” AR • F&P GRL S; Gr 4 —Booklist GRL P; Gr 3 Ages 8–12 Ages 6–10 Themes: age, community Themes: adventure, collaboration, individuality, pets, siblings [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 83 Middle Reader • backlist

It Can’t Be Done, Nellie Bly! Rocket Man A Reporter’s Race Around The Mercury Adventure the World of John Glenn Nancy Butcher Ruth Ashby Illustrated by Jen Singh Illustrated by Robert Hunt HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-289-7 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-323-8 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

The true story of a woman’s famous 1889 A biography of one of modern America’s journey that took her all the way around greatest heroes, focusing on his contributions the globe in record time. to our nation’s fledgling space program.

“Fun, factual, and well written.” “Highly readable…Ashby also skillfully AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —School Library Journal AR • RC • Lexile • F&P includes historical events in the narrative.” GRL P; Gr 3 GRL T; Gr 5 —School Library Journal Ages 7–10 / Biography Ages 7–10 / Biography v Amelia Bloomer Project v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Themes: Nellie Bly, gender, Themes: John Glenn, space travel journalism, travel Trade Books for Students K-12; NSTA Recommends

Young Charles Darwin and The Amazing Mr. Franklin the Voyage of the Beagle or the Boy Who Read Everything Ruth Ashby Ruth Ashby Illustrated by Suzanne Duranceau Illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-478-5 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-306-1 Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Territory: World • All rights available except Korean

In 1831, young adventurer and nature Everyone knows Benjamin Franklin was an enthusiast Charles Darwin set sail on a important statesman, inventor, and a signer remarkable five-year voyage that changed of the Declaration of Independence. But the study of biology forever. did you know he started the first library in America for the public good? “Ashby makes good use of Darwin’s own AR • RC • Lexile • F&P writing, sprinkling quotes throughout AR • F&P “An attractive and highly readable account GRL W; Gr 6 the text, which allow his adventures and GRL S; Gr 4 of Franklin’s life.” Ages 7–10 / Biography opinions to come to life.” Ages 7–10 / Biography —Booklist —School Library Journal Themes: Charles Darwin, biology, Themes: Benjamin Franklin, books, seafaring education, libraries v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies v NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Trade Books for Young People Books for Students K-12; Bank Street Best Books of the Year Good Fortune My Journey to Gold Mountain Li Keng Wong HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-367-2 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-464-8 Territory: World • All rights available

Wong shares her family’s difficult but ultimately triumphant journey from their small village in China to a new life in California.

“Wong’s memoir touchingly reminds us how much we take for granted…[an] honest and AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL U; Gr 5 moving book.” —The Boston Globe Ages 8–12 / Memoir v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Themes: China, citizenship, Trade Books for Young People; Bank Street immigration Best Books of the Year

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Anne Capeci Illustrated by Paul Casale Cascade Mountain Territory: World • All rights available Railroad Mysteries AR • F&P GRL Q; Gr 4 Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction / Mystery Series Themes: mystery, trains, construction

Danger: Dynamite! (Book #1) HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-288-0 / 1-56145-288-2 Themes: mystery, railroad, work camps Why did somebody hide a case of dynamite right near the schoolhouse? That’s what Billy and Finn want to know.

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

Daredevils (Book #2) HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-307-8 / 1-56145-307-2 Themes: airplanes, mystery, railroad, work camps

Billy, Finn, and Dannie investigate the smuggling of bootleg liquor, gun-toting gangsters and botched police raids.

“Will attract young adventure fans.” —School Library Journal

Ghost Train (Book #3) HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-324-5 / 1-56145-324-2 Themes: mystery, railroad, work camps

When Billy finds a mysterious burlap sack containing a threatening note, he, Finn, and Dannie have a new case to solve. “An exciting and fast-paced story that will hold readers’ attention.” —School Library Journal

Missing! (Book #4) HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-334-4 / 1-56145-334-X Themes: mystery, railroad, work camps

There is a thief in the camp and Billy, Dannie, and Finn must find out who it is. “Will strike a familiar chord among a lot of young readers.” —Booklist

The Devil’s Highway Natchez Under-the-Hill Stan Applegate Stan Applegate Illustrated by James Watling Illustrated by James Watling PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-184-5 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-191-3 Territory: World • Rights: Text; Peachtree except Territory: World • Rights: Text; Peachtree except audio, dramatic, electronic (Joan Brandt); Art: audio, dramatic, electronic (Joan Brandt); Art: Peachtree Peachtree

Zeb and Hannah team up to make their Zeb and Hannah desperately try to reunite way down the Natchez Trace in the face of with their families, but end up head-to-head danger and highway men. with sinister villains who stand in their way.

“A fast paced story…broad strokes of “Fans of the first book will come away historical detail enrich the story line.” AR • F&P satisfied.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL T; Gr 5 GRL T; Gr 5 —School Library Journal —Library Journal Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction

Themes: courage, determination, Themes: courage, determination, friendship, Natchez Trail, racism friendship, Natchez Trail

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The Coastwatcher Gail Langer Karwoski Elise Weston HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-350-4 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-002-0 Quake! Territory: World • All rights available Disaster in San Francisco,1906 Gail Langer Karwoski Day after day, Hugh looks for signs of Illustrated by Robert Papp German spies. It seems like a harmless HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-310-8 way to spend time…at least at first. PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-369-6 Territory: World • All rights available “A tautly woven story that blends an intriguing mystery with historical Jacob tries to find his family in the after- significance.” math of the San Francisco Earthquake —Booklist of 1906. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL U; Gr 5 Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction “A sturdily constructed and affecting look AR • RC • Lexile • F&P at the past.” Themes: WWII, prisoners of war, GRL T; Gr 5 —School Library Journal spies, persistence, polio Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction v Themes: immigration, earthquake, AJL Notable Children’s Book of Privateer’s Apprentice nature Jewish Content ✎ Teacher’s guide Susan Verrico Surviving Jamestown HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-633-8 The Adventures of Young Sam Collier PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-040-2 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except audio, Gail Langer Karwoski commercial, dramatic, electronic (Andrea Brown) Illustrated by Paul Casale HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-239-2 When Jameson is kidnapped and taken to PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-245-3 sea, he must learn how to survive—and Territory: World • All rights available how to apply the skills he has learned at A story of survival set against the backdrop home as a printer’s son. of the founding of the first permanent English settlement in the New World. “The driving plot, including a harrowing AR • RC • Lexile • F&P battle at sea and an escapade on a “The story flows well and is a good fictional GRL Z; Gr 7&8+ mysterious island, whets readers’ appetites Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction AR • RC • Lexile • F&P introduction to Jamestown.” for more action.” —School Library Journal GRL W; Gr 6 — School Library Journal Themes: Colonial history, identity, Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction family, loyalty, honor v ABA New Voices; IRA Children’s and v Bank Street Best Books of the Year Young Adults’ Book Award Themes: Colonial America, ✎ Teacher’s guide seafaring ✎ Teacher’s guide SeaMan The Wreck of the Ethie The Dog Who Explored the West Hilary Hyland with Lewis & Clark Illustrated by Paul Bachem Gail Langer Karwoski PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-198-2 Illustrated by James Watling Territory: World • All rights available HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-276-7 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-190-6 In 1919, a dog saves the passengers of the Territory: World • All rights available S.S. Ethie, cast onto the rocks of the coast of Newfoundland. The story of SeaMan, the Newfoundland who played a key role in the Corps of “The fast-paced action, easy reading level, Discovery. and black-and-white drawings will appeal to reluctant readers.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “This soundly researched, smoothly —School Library Journal GRL U; Gr 5 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction written story will bring the entire GRL S; Gr 4 expedition alive for readers 8 to 12.” Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction Themes: Western Expansion, Lewis and Clark, pioneer life —Parade Themes: courage, determination, ✎ Teacher’s guide dogs, problem solving, shipwreck v ABA Pick of the List ✎ Teacher’s guide [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 86 phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 backlist • Middle Reader

The Dog Chronicles

Leo, Dog of the Sea Finder, Coal Mine Dog Alison Hart Alison Hart Illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery Illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-964-3 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-860-8 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

A hardened old sea dog joins Magellan When Thomas’s family needs money, he on his journey to the Spice Islands in this and his dog, Finder, are forced to go to action-packed and heartwarming story. work in the coal mines.

H “Frank history, attention to factual detail, “Well-told and entertaining.” and vivid adventures make this a standout.” —Kirkus Reviews —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies GRL V; Gr 5 GRL V; Gr 5 Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction Trade Books for Young People

Themes: loyalty, Magellan, exploration, Themes: mining, bravery, American survival, dogs history ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ Teacher’s guide Darling, Mercy Dog of Murphy, Gold Rush Dog World War I Alison Hart Alison Hart Illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery Illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-769-4 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-039-6 HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-705-2 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-981-0 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except simplified Chinese Join Murphy as he finds a home with Sally and Mama, who have recently arrived in When the British military asks families to gold rush–era Alaska to seek a new life. volunteer their dogs to help the war effort, Darling’s family sends her off to be trained. “Equal parts heart-wrenching and -warming.” —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “While never shying away from the tragedies AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL V; Gr 5 of battle, Darling’s story focuses on bravery, GRL V; Gr 5 Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction sacrifice and devotion.” Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction —Kirkus Reviews Themes: World War I, dogs in war, Themes: gold rush, westward sacrifice, bravery, loyalty expansion, Alaska territory, ✎ Teacher’s guide working dogs ✎ Teacher’s guide

Emma’s River Anna’s Blizzard Alison Hart Alison Hart Illustrated by Paul Bachem An n a’s PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-002-0 Territory: World • All rights available HC: $12.95 / 978-1-56145-524-9 Territory: World • All rights available Blizzard When a fierce blizzard suddenly kicks up, When the steamship on which Emma is Anna and her classmates must escape from traveling explodes in a fiery blaze, she their school before it is too late. must find a way to survive the disaster. “Especially suited to ‘American Girl’ “Anna is a strong, appealing heroine, series fans looking for slightly longer and the story is suspenseful…Fans of books. Emma is a plucky heroine… the American Girls series or Laura Ingalls readers will enjoy following her as she by Alison Hart Wilder’s Little House books will also enjoy learns and grows.” Anna’s Blizzard.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL R; Gr 4 —School Library Journal GRL R; Gr 4 —School Library Journal Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction Ages 7–10 / Historical fiction v IRA Teachers’ Choice Themes: steamboat travel, Themes: survival, 1800s, immigration, 1800s, the Schoolchildren’s Blizzard, social classes nature [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 87 Middle Reader • backlist

Racing to Freedom trilogy Stumptown Kid Carol Gorman and Ron J. Findley HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-337-5 Gabriel’s Horses PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-412-9 Alison Hart Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Peachtree except HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-398-6 audio, dramatic, translation (Writer’s House) PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-528-7 Territory: World • All rights available Charlie wants two things he can’t have: to make the local Wildcats baseball team A young Kentucky slave dares to and to have life return to the way it was pursue his dream of becoming before his father died two years ago in the a jockey. Korean War.

“At the core of this stirring historical “Readers will enjoy this winning mix of novel is the question of what freedom AR • RC • Lexile • F&P sports, suspense, and heroism, and delight means.” —Booklist GRL W; Gr 6 in the baseball wit and wisdom.” Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction /

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Sports GRL V; Gr 5­ —School Library Journal Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction Themes: baseball, community, friendship, racism ✎ Teacher’s guide Gabriel’s Triumph The Everlasting Now Alison Hart Sara Harrell Banks PB: $4.99 / 978-1-56145-547-8 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-525-6 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

Former slave Gabriel faces challenges In 1937, the Depression is in full force, Joe and setbacks as he pursues his dream of Louis is the new heavyweight champion of becoming a famous jockey. the world, and Champion Luckey has just arrived in Snow Hill, Alabama. Brother “Thrilling horse racing once again Sayre’s life will never be the same. frames a stirring Civil War story.” “Consistent and believable throughout —Booklist the narrative.” —Booklist AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL V; Gr 5­ GRL U; Gr 5 Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Themes: Depression, race relations

Gabriel’s Journey The Bushwhacker Alison Hart A Civil War Adventure HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-442-6 Jennifer Johnson Garrity PB: $4.99 / 978-1-56145-530-0 Illustrated by Paul Bachem Territory: World • All rights available PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-201-9 Territory: World • All rights available No longer a slave, Gabriel leaves behind a successful horse racing career Fleeing from Confederate sympathizers, to work as a groom at Camp Nelson, Jacob and Eliza are befriended by a kind home of the Fifth US Colored Calvary young woman—but then a stranger enters of the Union Army. the picture and changes all of their lives.

“Gabriel remains a compelling hero.” “This gripping, fast-paced story is a AR • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —The Horn Book GRL V; Gr 5 masterful recreation of a time of divided GRL V; Gr 5­ Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction loyalties and conflict.” Ages 8–12 / Historical fiction —School Library Journal Themes: forgiveness, empathy, Collection Themes: * To order these titles in full or Civil War Civil War, African-American custom sets, contact special sales. history, horses

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Watch Out for Flying Kids! How Two Circuses, Two Coun- Cynthia Levinson tries, and Nine Kids Confront Conflict and Build Community Fault Lines in the Cynthia Levinson Constitution HC: $22.95 / 978-1-56145-821-9 The Framers, Their Fights, and the Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except Flaws that Affect Us Today audio, dramatic (Erin Murphy); Licensed: Japanese Cynthia Levinson and Sanford Levinson Kids accomplish remarkable feats of Illustrated by Adela Pons strength and beauty, as well as work to HC: $19.95 / 978-1-56145-945-2 bring about change in their worlds. Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except audio, AR • RC • Lexile • F&P dramatic (Erin Murphy) GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ “Enchanting indeed—and inspiring as Ages 10–14 / Nonfiction well.” The Levinsons take readers back to the —Kirkus Reviews Themes: culture, religion, class, creation of the US Constitution and discuss race, circus v AJL Sydney Taylor Notable Books AR • RC • Lexile • F&P how contemporary problems were first intro- for Older Readers; Booklist Top 10 GRL Z; Gr 7–8+ duced—then they offer possible solutions. ✎ Teacher’s guide Multicultural Nonfiction; ILA Social Ages 10+ / Nonfiction Justice Literature Award H “Fascinating, thoughtful, and provocative.” Themes: Constitution, US History, —Kirkus Reviews We’ve Got a Job civics H Booklist, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal The 1963 Birmingham ✎ Discussion guide Children’s March v Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Cynthia Levinson Year; Parents’ Choice Gold Award; Kirkus HC: $19.95 / 978-1-56145-627-7 Reviews Best Books of the Year; Mackin PB: $13.95 / 978-1-56145-844-8 Best Nonfiction of the Year;Booklist Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except Editor’s Choice; School Library Journal audio, dramatic (Erin Murphy); Licensed: Japanese, Best Books of the Year; New York Public Korean Library Best Books for Teens; Orbis Pictus The inspiring story of one of the greatest Recommended, NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; moments in civil rights history, as wit- ALSC Notable Children’s Books, CCBC nessed by four young people who were at Choices AR • RC • Lexile • F&P the center of the action. GRL Y; Gr 6 Ages 10–14 / History H Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, Themes: civil rights, segregation, School Library Journal nonviolence v ALSC Notable Children’s Books; IRA ✎ Teacher’s guide Notable Books for a Global Society; Jane www.wevegotajob.com Addams Children’s Book Award; Orbis Pictus Outstanding Nonfiction for Chil- dren Honor Book Award; YALSA Excel- lence in Nonfiction for Young Adults

The Other Side of Free Chasing the Nightbird Krista Russell Krista Russell HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-710-6 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-597-3 Territory: World • All rights available PB: $7.95/ 978-1-68263-065-5 Territory: World • All rights available Jem has escaped from a cruel master to St. Augustine, but has he really found A brave young man must rely on his wits and freedom? his friends to navigate dangers and escape an unwelcome fate. “Russell illuminates a little-known piece of American history in this well- “Solid work, featuring a strong-minded researched novel for middle-grade protagonist bent on doing the best he can with readers.” what he’s been given.” —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL V; Gr 6 GRL X; Gr 6 v Ages 10–14 / Historical fiction v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award Ages 10–14 / Historical fiction NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People; Parents’ Choice Themes: Colonial history, slavery, Themes: Cape Verde, freedom, Recommended freedom, community, loyalty Quakers, slavery

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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 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-921-6 commercial / merchandising, dramatic (Unter Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except Agency) commercial / merchandising, dramatic (Unter Agency)

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

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 Territory: World • All rights available Australia

How is Ari to find his footing in a new A spirited young girl must travel far from country, accept his new stepfather, and leave home to finally find herself. behind his beloved grandfather? “The writing is engaging, and Lowery has “[A] thoughtful piece about music, family, created a strong sense of place.” and memories.” —School Library Journal —Kirkus Reviews v Bank Street Best Books of the Year AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P H School Library Journal GRL W; Gr 6 GRL X; Gr 6 Ages 8–12 Ages 10 and up v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Themes: change, family, Themes: change, family, moving, Trade Books for Young People; IBBY immigration, Mexico, travel music, travel Honor List

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

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Leslie Bulion

The Trouble with Rules Leaf Litter Critters Leslie Bulion Leslie Bulion HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-440-2 Illustrated by Robert Meganck PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-576-8 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-950-6 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available Sometimes, breaking the rules is the best Have fun on a poetic tour through the leaf thing you can do, especially when the rules litter layer and dig into fascinating facts don’t allow you to be yourself. about the tiny critters who live there. “Readers will empathize with Nadie’s thought-provoking predicaments and H “A delightful, memorable introduction her personal responses as she struggles to an unsung ecosystem.” through the transition from lower to upper —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile • F&P elementary school.” Lexile • F&P GRL S; Gr 4 GRL Y; Gr 6 ✎ Teacher’s guide Ages 8–12 —Kirkus Reviews Ages 8–12 / Poetry / Nature

Themes: friendship, gender, Themes: ecosystems, insects, school worms, bacteria, poetry forms Uncharted Waters Random Body Parts Leslie Bulion Gross Anatomy Riddles in Verse HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-365-8 Leslie Bulion PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-485-3 Illustrated by Mike Lowery Territory: World • All rights available HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-737-3 How can Jonah explain that he is afraid of Territory: World • All rights available what lurks in the dark salt water? Take a free-form trip though the human body “Realistic details about marine biology with these humorous riddle poems. research and boat motor mechanics are engaging, and reluctant readers, especially “An engaging collection, equal parts gross-out boys, will identify with Jonah.” humor and hard science.” —School Library Journal —School Library Journal AR • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P v Bank Street Best Books of the Year GRL T; Gr 5 GRL T; Gr 5 v NCTE Notable Poetry List; NSTA Ages 8–12 Ages 8–12 / Poetry / Science Recommends; Science Books & Films Best Books of the Year; Parents’ Choice Approved Themes: marine life, boating, honesty Themes: human anatomy, biology, poetic forms, Shakespeare Award

✎ Teacher’s guide The Universe of Fair At the Sea Floor Café Leslie Bulion Odd Ocean Critter Poems Illustrated by Frank Dormer Leslie Bulion HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-634-5 Illustrated by Leslie Evans Territory: World; Rights: Text: Peachtree except HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-565-2 dramatic, translation (Dunham Literary); Art: PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-920-9 Peachtree Text: Territory US & Canada; Rights: Peachtree except dramatic, translation (Dunham Literary) For a young science whiz, an eagerly • Art: Territory World; Rights: Peachtree awaited day at the fair turns into a wacky adventure with more twists and loops Find out what’s on the menu for some than the Gravity Whirl ride! unusual undersea creatures! “A cheerful and totally entertaining “Dexterous formal verse…pairs with look at fairs, friendship and the value of pleasingly abstract block prints in this AR • RC • Lexile AR • Lexile GRL S; Gr 4 family.” —Kirkus Reviews GRL R; Gr 4 informative, fun collection.” Ages 8–12 —Publisher’s Weekly v Ages 8–12 / Poetry / Nature Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award; v Parents’ Choice Recommended; Bank Street Best Themes: responsibility, siblings, Bank Street Best Books of the Year Themes: poetry, marine life, Books of the Year; NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science community, trust, physics, science exploration, science Trade Books for Students K-12 ✎ Teacher’s guide [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 91 Fred Bowen Sports Story Series

“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

D BOW RE EN F ★ ★ SPORTS STORy

PB: $5.95 / 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 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL Q; Gr 4 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL O; Gr 3 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL P; Gr 3 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-958-2 “Rapid-fire action sequences “[Bowen’s] pace is “I would recommend this Lexile • F&P / GRL Q; Gr 4 and surprising twists.” excellent and he has book to major baseball “A good read for young- —School Library Journal a knack for fans.” sters who know and love efficient evocation.” —Poughkeepsie Journal, the game.” —Kirkus —Washington Post Kids as Critics Reviews

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: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-625-3 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL P; Gr 3 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL O; Gr 3 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-540-9 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL Q; Gr 4 AR • RC • Lexile / GRL O; Gr 3 “Cubs fans of all ages “Bowen is a natural when AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL R; Gr 4 “Bowen pitches a “An exciting story (especially kids) will it comes to writing sports “A baseball tale that winner here.” with lots of action.” identify with the plight stories and informing his should appeal to —School Library —KidLitReviews of a young Chicago boy.” readers about the past.” middle-grade fans.” Journal —USA Today —Newsday —Booklist Baseball Weekly

ED BOWE R N★ F Ages 7–12 / ★ Sports SPORTS STORY Territory: World All rights available Series themes: sports history, realistic fiction ✎ Series HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-814-1 PB: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-594-2 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-497-6 PB: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-807-3 AR • RC • Lexile / GRL R; Gr 4 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL R; Gr 4 teacher’s guide AR • RC • Lexile / GRL Q; Gr 4 “[Bowen] expertly balances “An excellent opportunity “An apt choice to the subplots and football for a group discussion.” surprise a young action.” —Booklist —School Library Journal football fan with the v IRA/CBC power of words.” Children’s Choices 92 —Kirkus Reviews Fred Bowen Sports Story Series

Inspiring Readers to be Good Sports!

ED BOWE R n★ F ★ SPORTS STORy

PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-516-4 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-509-6 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-511-9 PB: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-566-9 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL R; Gr 4 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL Q; Gr 4 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL Q; Gr 4 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL Q; Gr 4 “Quick, purposeful, “Younger readers, or older “Bowen scores again with “Chock-full and effective.” readers who struggle, will a satisfying blend of of suspenseful —Booklist find this book is one that historical sports game action.” engages their interest.” commentary and fiction.” —Booklist —YA and Kids Book Central —School Library Journal

PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-510-2 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-508-9 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-955-1 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL Q; Gr 4 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL Q; Gr 4 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-956-8 “Briskly paced and would “A must-have for librar- AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL Q; Gr 4 be a good bet for use with ies needing good sports “A sports story that is purely sports-minded reluctant fiction.” and simply about the love of readers.” —School Library Journal the game.” —School Library Journal —School Library Journal

ED BOWE R N★ F Ages 7–12 / ★ Sports SPORTS STORY Territory: World All rights available Series themes: sports history, realistic fiction ✎ PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-632-1 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-845-5 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-495-2 To order any of these Series PB: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-894-3 AR • RC • Lexile / GRL N; Gr 3 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL R; Gr 4 titles in full or custom teacher’s guide “Soccer fans will love Go AR • RC • Lexile • F&P / GRL Q; Gr 4 “Action will keep readers sets, contact special for the Goal! and so will “Plenty of soccer action— interested.”—BookLinx anyone who’s ever played a plus a chocolate chip sales. sport and understands the cookie recipe.” importance of working as —Booklist a team.” —US Kids Magazine 93 Middle Reader • backlist

Play Ball Like the Pros Play Ball Like the Tips for Kids from 20 Big League Hall of Famers Stars, 2nd edition The Inside Scoop from Steven Krasner 19 Baseball Greats PB: $13.95 / 978-1-56145-535-5 Steven Krasner Territory: World • All rights available Illustrated by Keith Neely PB: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-339-9 Professional players explain the mechanics Territory: World • All rights available of baseball. In this inside look at the fundamentals, “Just the sort of finely tuned analysis of some of the greatest ball players to ever baseball that many young players are play in the major leagues explain their looking for…a good reference for young strategies. people working to improve their skills.” RC • Lexile • F&P AR • F&P GRL R; Gr 4 —Booklist GRL R; Gr 4 “Both fans and players will find much to Ages 8–12 / Nonfiction / Sports Ages 10–14 / Nonfiction / Sports enjoy in this well-crafted collection.” v Parent’s Choice Silver Honor Award; —School Library Journal Themes: baseball, interviews, skills, Themes: baseball, interviews, skills, strategy Booklist Top Ten Sports Book for Kids strategy

Ladies First Profiles in Sports Courage Women Athletes Who Made Ken Rappoport a Difference HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-368-9 / 1-56145-368-4 Ken Rappoport Territory: World • All rights available HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-338-2 PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-534-8 Profiles of a dozen of the twentieth Territory: World • All rights available century’s greatest and most courageous athletes show how they overcame serious Profiles of pioneering women who made a challenges. lasting impact not only on their sport but also on society. “Anyone interested in sports will enjoy reading about the challenges and “Accessible, pared-down language that will accomplishments of these individuals.” easily draw readers into the action.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —School Library Journal GRL U; Gr 5 —Booklist GRL U; Gr 5 Ages 8–12 / Nonfiction / Sports Ages 8–12 / Nonfiction / Sports v VOYA Nonfiction Honor List Themes: courage, determination, Themes: courage, determination, discrimination, gender, sports, discrimination, perseverance, perseverance sports

Sliding into Home Defending Irene Dori Hillestad Butler Kristin Wolden Nitz PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-341-2 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-309-2 / 1-56145-309-9 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Back in Missouri, Irene was one of the top Joelle starts a girls’ baseball team when her players on the girls’ soccer team. But when school won’t let her join the boys’ team. her family moves to Italy, she must play on the boys’ team. “Breezy and fast-paced, with a feminist slant.” “Soccer fans, especially girls, will appreciate —Kirkus Reviews the well-drawn action sequences and Irene’s feisty spirit.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • F&P —The Horn Book GRL T; Gr 5 GRL U; Gr 5 Ages 8–12 / Sports Ages 8–12 / Sports

Themes: baseball, determination, Themes: determination, gender, gender, perseverance, teamwork Italy, perseverance, soccer

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Chris Platt

Astra Storm Chaser Chris Platt Chris Platt HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-541-6 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-496-9 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except electronic (Richard Curtis) • Licensed: Finnish electronic (Richard Curtis) club, Norwegian club, Swedish club Jessica hopes to become a great horse Horses are Lily’s life—just like they’d been trainer someday like her father and her her mother’s. But will her overprotective brother, so she can’t help working with father stop her from fulfilling her dreams? the wild Storm Chaser behind her father’s back. “Horse-focused girls will enjoy the realistic details about the rigors of care, training, “The writing flows naturally with succinct and competing.” AR • RC • Lexile AR • RC • Lexile • F&P descriptions and a light, yet exciting mood GRL R; Gr 4 —Booklist GRL U; Gr 5 that is created from the beginning.” Ages 8–12 Ages 8–12 —School Library Journal

Moon Shadow Willow King Chris Platt Chris Platt HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-382-5 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-549-2 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-546-1 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except electronic (Richard Curtis) • Licensed: Czech electronic (Richard Curtis) club, Finnish club, German club, Hungarian club, Norwegian club, Swedish club A young girl’s love for a beautiful Mustang mare fuels her fierce determination to save With so much at stake, can King and Katie win the life—against all odds—of the wild horse’s the race and earn a spot in the prestigious orphaned filly. Kentucky Derby?

“Readers will quickly come to care about “Horse-crazy readers will find themselves the life-or-death issue at the heart of the immersed in the racing world, and will root AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile for Willow King and for Katie all the way.” story…horse lovers will find plenty to GRL R; Gr 4 GRL W; Gr 6 —Kirkus Reviews Ages 8–12 enjoy.” Ages 8–12 —Booklist v Bank Street Best Books of the Year

Star Gazer Wind Dancer Chris Platt Chris Platt HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-596-6 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-736-6 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except electronic (Richard Curtis) • Licensed: Czech electronic (Richard Curtis) • Licensed: Finnish club, club, Finnish club, German club, Norwegian club, Norwegian club, Swedish club Swedish club Can a rescued horse help Ali get through A spirited young girl’s determination and to her brother, who has returned from affection turns a fading horse into a rising Afghanistan with PTSD? competitor. “Horse-crazy kids will love it, as always.” “Should please most horse-crazy middle- —Kirkus Reviews school girls, all of whom dream of the day AR • RC • Lexile when they attend a horse auction with AR • RC • Lexile v NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies GRL T; Gr 5 GRL V; Gr 5 money in their hands.” Trade Books for Young People; VOYA Top Ages 8–12 —Kirkus Reviews Ages 8–12 Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers Collection Themes: v Parents’ Choice Approved hard work, horse care and training, patience, sacrifice [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 95 Middle Reader • backlist

The Amazing Flight Night of the Spadefoot Toads of Darius Frobisher Bill Harley Bill Harley HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-459-4 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-638-3 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-494-5 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except dramatic (author) dramatic (author)

A young boy’s hopes and an unusual When his family moves to Massachusetts, bicycle bring about magical results. Ben finds a kindred spirit in his eccentric science teacher. “[A] pleasant blend of melodrama and fantasy.” “Harley’s appealing story shows readers —School Library Journal that adults and children can connect in meaningful friendships, and reminds them AR • RC • Lexile • F&P v Bank Street Best Books of the Year; AR • RC • Lexile • F&P that conservation can begin in their own GRL T; Gr 5 GRL T; Gr 5 backyards.” Ages 8–12 VOYA Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Ages 8–12 Readers —Kirkus Reviews Themes: mythology, inventions, Themes: endangered species, bullies, bicycles, fantasy bullies, moving, snakes, toads v Green Earth Book Award

✎ Teacher’s guide

Hide and Seek Dog Sense Katy Grant Sneed B. Collard III HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-542-3 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-351-1 / 1-56145-351-X PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-669-7 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-460-0 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except Territory: World • All rights available dramatic (Erin Murphy) Guy hatches a plan to train his border When a teenage boy on a high-tech collie to compete against the school bully treasure hunt inadvertently stumbles into and his dog at the town’s Frisbee-catching the middle of a crime, he finds himself competition. in a dangerous situation that could turn deadly. “Believable characters…enough action to keep reluctant readers interested.” “Mystery and adventure propel this —School Library Journal AR • RC • Lexile readable survival story that will hit the AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL U; Gr 5 GRL W; Gr 6 Ages 8–12 spot with Gary Paulsen’s fans and may Ages 8–12 also entice reluctant readers.” Themes: geocaching, geography, —School Library Journal Themes: bullies, dogs, sports, family, loyalty survival moving

Bravo Zulu, Samantha! Gaff Kathleen Benner Duble Shan Correa HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-401-3 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-526-3 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

An independent-minded girl and her Paul has been sheltered from the crotchety retired grandfather find common harsh realities of the ties between his ground when they work together to build family’s business and the underworld of an airplane. cockfighting until a friend reminds him of the terrible fate that awaits the roosters. “A warm account of a turbulent but strong relationship between a grandfather and “Reminiscent of Graham Salisbury’s granddaughter.” fiction, Correa’s debut is strongly colored AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile by its distinctive regional setting and GRL U; Gr 5 GRL Y; Gr 6 culture…Paul’s narrative voice is spot-on.” Ages 8–12 Ages 8–12 —Booklist

Themes: airplanes, friendship, Themes: animal rights, friendship, grandparents, secrets Hawaii, morality

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Charlie Bumpers

Charlie Bumpers vs. His Charlie Bumpers vs. the Big Blabby Mouth Really Nice Gnome Bill Harley Bill Harley Illustrated by Adam Gustavson Illustrated by Adam Gustavson HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-940-7 HC: $13.95 / 978-1-56145-740-3 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-064-8 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-831-8 CD: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-942-1 CD: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-788-5

Charlie convinces everyone at school Charlie is ready to play the bad guy in the that his dad will be the greatest Career class play, but Mrs. Burke has other ideas! Week speaker ever! What will happen when they find out the truth about his “An uncanny sense of elementary school dad’s job? humor.” Ages 7–10 Ages 7–10 —Kirkus Reviews RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL O; Gr 3 GRL O; Gr 3 v Parents’ Choice Recommended ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ Teacher’s guide Charlie Bumpers vs. the Charlie Bumpers vs. the Perfect Little Turkey Squeaking Skull Bill Harley Bill Harley Illustrated by Adam Gustavson Illustrated by Adam Gustavson HC: $13.95 / 978-1-56145-835-6 HC: $13.95 / 978-1-56145-808-0 PB $6.95 / 978-1-56145-963-6 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-888-2 CD: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-893-6 CD: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-809-7

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 —Publishers Weekly universal, making his realistic situation a learning experience for more than just the Ages 7–10 v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award Ages 7–10 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile main character.” GRL O; Gr 3 GRL P; Gr 3 —Kirkus Reviews ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ Teacher’s guide Charlie Bumpers vs. the Charlie Bumpers vs. the Puny Pirates Teacher of the Year Bill Harley Bill Harley Illustrated by Adam Gustavson Illustrated by Adam Gustavson HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-939-1 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-732-8 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-68263-001-3 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-824-0 CD: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-941-4 CD: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-770-0

Charlie has high hopes for his soccer Charlie Bumper’s worst fear is confirmed: he team until he finds out that the new has Mrs. Burke for fourth grade. coach isn’t all that interested in fantabulous plays. “Marks a lovely change of pace from the sarcasm of Wimpy Kid.” “Master storyteller Harley scores again —Kirkus Reviews Ages 7–10 with fourth-grader Charlie Bumpers.” Ages 7–10 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile v —Kirkus Reviews Parents’ Choice Recommended; Beverly GRL O; Gr 3 GRL Q; Gr 4 Cleary Children’s Choice Award ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ Teacher’s guide

Territory: World • Rights: Text: Peachtree except dramatic (author); Art: Peachtree Series themes: family, cooperation, responsibility, friendship

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Sister Spider Knows All Rosa Jordan Adrian Fogelin HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-290-3 / 1-56145-290-4 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-386-3 Lost Goat Lane Territory: World • All rights available Rosa Jordan HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-325-2 / 1-56145-325-0 Roxanne discovers her mother’s teenage Territory: World • All rights available except diary and uncovers a painful past while Canada, Korean questioning the future.

When Kate meets a middle-class African- “Fogelin captures the fragility of this American family, she becomes aware unique family with a lot of humor and of the undercurrent of discrimination great characters.” and prejudice that runs through her AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —School Library Journal community, and the complex roles of race GRL W; Gr 6 and class in her own relationships. Ages 8–12 v Parents’ Choice Recommended Themes: class, family, friendship, “A tender, satisfying offering.” loyalty AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL W; Gr 6 —School Library Journal ✎ Teacher’s guide Ages 8–12 Themes: class, family, race, rural life Summer on the Moon The Goatnappers Adrian Fogelin Rosa Jordan HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-626-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-785-4 HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-400-6 / 1-56145-400-1 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available except Canada A move from the inner city to an Justin struggles with conflicting choices unfinished suburban development turns and important decisions about family, Socko’s world inside out. loyalty, and responsibility as he decides what his path in life will be. H“A winsome tale chock-full of strong- minded people providing mutual “The animal cruelty issues will draw support and well-timed nudges in good readers, and so will the friendships across AR • RC • Lexile directions.” race, gender, and age that show the GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ —Booklist AR • RC • Lexile Ages 9–12 GRL S; Gr 4 meaning of community.” Ages 8–12 —Booklist Themes: class, family, friendship, v IRA Social Justice Literature Award moving Themes: animal rights, class, v family, rural life VOYA Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers The Real Question The Last Wild Place Adrian Fogelin Rosa Jordan HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-383-2 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-458-7 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-501-0 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available Canada except Korean

Chip discovers something unbelievable Fish tries to escape his responsibilities, in the marshy woods: a family of Florida and gains a new understanding of his panthers that have been driven out of their commitments to others. home and dangerously close to human settlement. “Readers will empathize with the engaging young man who, without “An empowering story of friendship and a guidebook, sorts through life’s real kids who step up to make a difference.” AR • Lexile AR • RC • Lexile GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ questions.” GRL Y; Gr 6 —School Library Journal Ages 12–16 —Kirkus Reviews Ages 8–12 v ASPCA Henry Bergh Young Adult Themes: family, friendship, school, Themes: animal rights, class, responsibility family, rural life, nature Award; Honor Book, Green Earth Book Award

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Anna Casey’s Place in the World Adrian Fogelin’s Adrian Fogelin Neighborhood Novels HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-249-1 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-295-8 My Brother’s Hero Territory: World • All rights available Adrian Fogelin HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-274-3 / 1-56145-274-2 Anna must deal with the loss of her family PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-352-8 and adjust to living in a foster home. Territory: World • All rights available

“Evocative descriptions bubble up from Ben longs for a taste of adventure—and a deep reality…And places are found, then an unexpected turn of events provides a if not the ones both kids thought they welcome opportunity to escape his routine. wanted.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P “This story has plenty of action, but it’s the GRL U; Gr 5 —Booklist Ages 8-12 emotional drama, revealed in funny, realistic v Bank Street Best Books of the Year dialogue and spot-on descriptions, that distin- Themes: change, conservation, AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL W; Gr 6 guish the novel.” foster children, friendship, —School Library Journal moving, military veterans Ages 8-12

✎ Teacher’s guide Themes: boating, family, marine life, friendships, nature The Big Nothing Adrian Fogelin ✎ Teacher’s guide HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-326-9 Some Kind of Magic PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-388-7 Adrian Fogelin Territory: World • All rights available except German, Italian, Korean HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-820-2 Territory: World • All rights available Justin begins to find himself after the people he has always depended on let It’s the last summer before Cass, Jemmie, him down. Ben, and Justin hit high school. Friends for years, they all know that everything will H “Serious and humorous by turns, this be different for them once school starts. seemingly simple story is actually quite complex but not weighty and will be “A fine, complex tale of family, friends and AR • RC • Lexile • F&P enthusiastically embraced.” magic.” GRL Y; Gr 6 —School Library Journal —Kirkus Reviews Ages 8-12 AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Themes: change, family, friendship, GRL W; Gr 6 v Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff Award mental health, music Ages 8-12

✎ Teacher’s guide Themes: change, community, Crossing Jordan friendship Adrian Fogelin The Sorta Sisters HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-215-6 Adrian Fogelin PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-281-1 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-424-2 Territory: World • All rights available except PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-592-8 French, Italian, Japanese Territory: World • All rights available

When African-American Jemmie moves A chance correspondence between two girls in next door to white Cassie, the two girls separated by the length of the state of Florida must learn how to address their parents’ becomes a flourishing friendship. deeply held prejudices. “A heartfelt story that shows the many “In this sensitive portrait of black-white factors that create family, friends, and relations in a changing neighborhood, home.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Fogelin offers a tactful, evenhanded look at —Booklist GRL X; Gr 6 prejudice.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P Ages 8-12 —USA Today GRL U; Gr 5 Ages 8–12 v Honor Book, Green Earth Book Award Themes: friendship, loyalty, race, reading, running, tolerance v YALSA Best Books for Young Adults; Themes: foster children, friendship, letter writing ✎ Teacher’s guide Honor Book, ILA Notable Books for a Global Society

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Misfits, Inc. series

Misfits, Inc. No. 1: Misfits, Inc. No. 4: The Vanishing Chip The Kingfisher’s Tale Mark Delaney Mark Delaney PB: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-176-0 PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-226-2 Territory: World • All rights available except Arabic Territory: World • All rights available

The Misfits band together to clear Mattie’s When the Misfits explore the national grandfather, who has been accused of forest near Byte’s family cabin, they find stealing a million-dollar computer chip. themselves in the middle of a terrifying ecological mystery and a looming political “Smartly written, the characters are scandal. believable, and the action is heart- pounding.” “This suspenseful ecological story will AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —Chicago Tribune AR • RC • Lexile • F&P appeal to young mystery fans. Readers who GRL W; Gr 6 GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ don’t yet know the Misfits will enjoy meeting ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ Teacher’s guide 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 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.’” surprises, this is an excellent transitional —School Library Journal AR • RC • Lexile • F&P bridge for reluctant readers from comics to AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ novels.” GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ —Booklist ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ 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 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 as musician and three million dollars? the Misfits find themselves caught in a complicated plot involving a gang-controlled “This third installment of their adventures car-theft ring. will please fans of the series and newcomers alike, with lots of action, sympathetic “The author does a fine job of weaving AR • RC • Lexile • F&P heroes and intriguing villains. A fun AR • RC • Lexile • F&P intricate mystery tales that will appeal to YA GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ mystery.” GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ readers.” —Kliatt ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ Teacher’s guide —Christian Library Journal

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

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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 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-68263-038-9 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available commercial, dramatic (Wendy Schmalz) • Licensed: except German club, Korean German, 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.

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

Themes: divorce, family, mystery, Themes: divorce, family, mystery, siblings siblings

✎ Discussion guide 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 and Canada • Rights: Little Hare Books, Territory: US and Canada • Rights: Little Hare Books, Australia Australia

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

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

Suspect My Life and Death by Kristin Wolden Nitz Alexandra Canarsie HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-543-0 Susan Heyboer O’Keefe Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-387-0 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 the disappearance of a beautiful and turn when she becomes preoccupied with accomplished young woman—Jen’s own the death of an adolescent boy. mother. “A strong first offering for young adults.” “A darned good little mystery. Intriguing, —School Library Journal suspenseful fun.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL W; Gr 6 —Kirkus Reviews GRL Y; Gr 6 Ages 12–16 / Mystery Ages 12–16 Themes: consequences, family, Themes: family, mystery, friendship, mystery, responsibility performance, secrets ✎ Teacher’s guide

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Eleanor’s Story The Passage An American Girl in James Killgore Hitler’s Germany HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-384-9 / 1-56145-384-6 Eleanor Ramrath Garner Territory: World • All rights available PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-296-5 Territory: World • All rights available except Against his family’s wishes, Sam joins the complex Chinese Confederate Navy and learns that honor can be a smokescreen for arrogance and The dramatic memoir of a young pride. American girl trapped in Berlin during World War II. “Well-told and firmly in the tradition of a war story in which the protagonist joins a H “A must-have memoir about an aspect cause and returns broken and embittered, of wartime survival not often written wondering how anyone believed in the AR • RC • Lexile • F&P about in children’s literature.” —Booklist AR • F&P glories of battle and patriotic rhetoric.” GRL Y; Gr 6 GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ —Kirkus Reviews Ages 12–16 / Memoir Ages 12–16 / Historical fiction v IRA/CBC Children’s Book Award; IRA Themes: Europe during WWII, Teachers’ Choices; IRA Young Adults’ Choices; Themes: courage and cowardice, coming of age, memoir NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books motivation behind war, for Young People; YALSA Best Books for Young family bonds Adults

Death Mountain The Glow Stone Sherry Shahan Ellen Dreyer PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-428-0 HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-370-2 / 1-56145-370-6 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

An afternoon hike in the Sierra Mountains The death of her uncle triggers a chain of turns into a struggle for survival. events that threatens to overwhelm Phoebe and her family. “A great addition to the adventure-survival genre.” “Introspective teens should appreciate —School Library Journal Phoebe’s hard-won journey to self acceptance.” —School Library Journal AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • F&P GRL U; Gr 5 GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ v Bank Street Best Books of the Year Ages 10–14 Ages 12–16

Themes: safety, self-reliance, Themes: caving, death, family, survival, storms, nature geology, relationships ✎ Teacher’s guide

Charlie’s Story Maeve Friel PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-315-3 / 1-56145-315-3 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Poolbeg Press, Ireland

Charlie learns that her individuality is also her strength, and that she holds the power to change her destiny.

“A masterful portrait of children’s torment of other children and the bleak emotional landscape of a desperate young teen…an extraordinary tale about the power that AR • F&P GRL W; Gr 6 bullies wield, a bit reminiscent of Cormier’s Ages 12–16 Chocolate War.” —Booklist Themes: bullying, single parents, peer pressure

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Secret Science of Magic J. J. Johnson Melissa Keil HC: $17.95 / 978-1-68263-014-3 Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hardie Grant Believarexic Egmont J. J. Johnson Sophia is anxious about her future HC: $18.95 / 978-1-56145-771-7 PB: $9.95 / 978-1-68263-007-5 and doesn’t have patience for the silly, Territory: World • All rights available mysterious playing cards and coins that keep turning up in her belongings. So if When Jennifer finally confesses her Joshua wants to make a real connection bulimarexia and is hospitalized, her with Sophia, he will have to let Sophia take journey is only just beginning. the relationship at her own pace. Lexile • F&P GRL Z+; Gr HS / Adult “Neuroatypical characters, nerdiness, H“Compelling and authentic, this story is Ages 12+ impossible to put down…a raw, memorable social anxiety, intelligence, and magic make this book stand out amongst other reading experience.” Themes: love, friendship, fitting —Booklist in, family, high school contemporary romances.” AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —School Library Journal GRL Z; Gr HS/Adult ✎ Discussion guide Ages 12–16 v ILA Young Adults’ Choices Themes: eating disorders, body The Incredible Adventures of image, mental health ✎ Discussion guide Cinnamon Girl The Theory of Everything Melissa Keil J. J. Johnson Illustrated by Mike Lawrence HC: $17.95 / 978-1-56145-905-6 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-623-9 PB: $9.95 / 978-1-68263-041-9 PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-889-9 Territory: Text: US & Canada; Art: World • Rights: Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except audio Text: Hardie Grant Egmont; Art: Peachtree (Curtis Brown) • Licensed: Brazil, French, Portuguese, Spanish Alba wants to stop time so she can stay in When Sarah’s best friend died, everyone her small town forever—but the end of the was sad; now they’re just ready for Sarah to world might just force her to confront her move on. But Sarah’s not ready. future. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P H“Readers will easily relate to Sarah’s use GRL Z+; Gr HS/Adult “With a dash of swoon-worthy romance of cynicism as a defense mechanism—her Ages 12–16 and a healthy helping of humor among AR • RC • Lexile sharp-witted voice sets the tone for a story Themes: friendship, romance, the chaos, expect a wide readership to be GRL Z+; Gr HS/Adult emotions, transitions, ambition, thoroughly entertained. ” Ages 12–16 that’s truly tragicomic.” change —Publishers Weekly —Kirkus Reviews Themes: friendship, grief, recovery, v v Parents’ Choice Recommended connections Bank Street Best Books of the Year; CCBC Choices This Girl Is Different Life in Outer Space J. J. Johnson Melissa Keil HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-578-2 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-742-7 PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-700-7 PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-975-9 Territory: World • Rights: Peachtree except audio Territory: US & Canada • Rights: Hardie Grant (Curtis Brown) • Licensed: Croatian, French, German, Egmont Korean, Spanish Sam Kinnison is determined to ignore Homeschooled by her counterculture new girl Camilla Carter, but she has other mother, Evie decides to spend her senior plans. year in public school. “Much like a John Hughes movie, this is “Readers will never look at high school— a humorous, heartfelt and angst-y or life—the same.” romance with the potential to break the AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —Kirkus Reviews AR • RC • Lexile GRL Z+; Gr 9th & up GRL Z+; Gr HS gender barrier.” Ages 12–16 Ages 12–16 —Kirkus Reviews v Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award; Themes: film, friendship, music, Themes: free speech, Bank Street Best Books of the Year; Amelia romance v YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults; responsibility, injustice, bullies Bloomer Project Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 / 404.876.8761 • fax 800.875.8909 103 Young Adult • backlist

Double Eagle Flash Point Sneed B. Collard III Sneed B. Collard III PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-599-7 HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-385-6 Territory: World • All rights available PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-577-5 Territory: World • All rights available Mike and Kyle must outrun a hurricane and thieves who will do anything to get their As wildfires threaten his home, his step- hands on a fortune in Confederate gold! father’s livelihood, and the raptors he has come to love, Luther struggles to resolve “Mike’s first-person narration moves along the conflicts within himself and in his quickly, the action spiraling to a climactic community. confrontation just before a devastating hurricane.” “Environmentally-minded teens will —Kirkus Reviews appreciate this look at current issues AR • RC • Lexile • F&P AR • RC • Lexile • F&P within a coming-of-age story.” GRL X; Gr 6 GRL Y; Gr 6 Ages 10–14 Ages 12–16 —School Library Journal

Themes: family, mystery, Themes: community, conservation, v Bank Street Best Books of the Year shipwrecks, treasure hunting family, forest fires, raptors

Rare & Endangered Hogsty Reef John Dowd John Dowd PB: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-187-6 / 1-56145-187-8 PB: $5.95 / 978-1-56145-217-0 / 1-56145-217-3 Territory: World • All rights available Territory: World • All rights available

Jim and Julia become involved in the search Jim and Julia are in for the adventure of a for a missing naturalist, which leads them lifetime as they travel to Turks and Caicos directly into the hands of poachers. to help survey the endangered coral reefs.

“Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the setting, “This story has many facets to it: danger, but the real focus here is on the action- adventure, family issues, relationships, packed adventure.” ecological concerns, political problems, survival, drug wars, and government —School Library Journal concerns. It will appeal to young readers AR • RC • Lexile AR • RC • Lexile GRL X; Gr 6 of both sexes.” GRL X; Gr 6 Ages 11–15 —Kliatt Ages 11–15 Themes: adventure, conservation, Themes: adventure, animal rights, survival, travel, nature endangered species, poaching, travel ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ Teacher’s guide Giving Up the Ghost Pepperland Sheri Sinykin Mark Delaney HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-423-5 HC: $14.95 / 978-156145-317-7 / 1-56145-317-X PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-572-0 PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-402-0 / 1-56145-402-8 Territory: World • All rights available except Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Korean

An intriguing supernatural mystery lies Star’s mother has died. When she finds at the heart of this mesmerizing tale of a a letter addressed to John Lennon and a young girl who comes to terms with her vintage guitar, she finds a way out of her fear of death. grief.

“Equal parts psychological realism and “Delaney’s book will resonate with readers supernatural thriller, this story about living long after they put it down…Star’s pain AR • RC • Lexile • F&P in the present and conquering fear has teen AR • RC • Lexile • F&P and healing sends a strong message, and GRL V; Gr 5 appeal in spades.” GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ Ages 10–14 Ages 12–16 Delaney is the perfect conduit.” —Kirkus Reviews —VOYA Themes: death, family, ghosts, Themes: family, grief, music, relationships relationships ✎ Teacher’s guide ✎ Teacher’s guide

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­Shadow of a Doubt S. L. Rottman S. L. Rottman PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-354-2 Territory: World • All rights available Hero When his brother ran away from home, S. L. Rottman Shadow stopped depending on other people. HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-159-3 But now Daniel is back and he stands PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-427-3 accused of murder. Territory: World • All rights available

“A thought-provoking novel that highlights Befriended by a WWII veteran, Sean the difficulties and rewards of second chances begins his transformation from a lost teen and new beginnings.” to a confident, hopeful young adult. AR • RC • Lexile • F&P —Booklist GRL Z; Gr 7 & 8+ “A heart-wrenching tale. Buy it.” Ages 12–16 v IRA Young Adults’ Choices; YALSA —VOYA Popular Paperbacks Themes: debate, family, trust, v forgiveness YALSA Best Books for Young Adults AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL X; Gr 6 Ages 12–16 Out of the Blue S. L. Rottman Themes: child abuse, heroism, HC: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-499-0 horses, relationships, responsibility PB: $9.95 / 978-1-56145-786-1 ✎ Teacher’s guide Territory: World • All rights available Military brat Stu struggles to adjust to life Rough Waters on a new base. Gradually, he becomes S. L. Rottman aware that something is going on at the HC: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-172-2 neighbor’s house. Should he stay out of it PB: $7.95 / 978-1-56145-413-6 or get involved? Territory: World • All rights available

“The story offers both a realistic A crisis on the river may save Scott and interpretation of teenage life on an Air Gregg from losing the only family they Force base and the teen’s feeling of AR • RC • Lexile • F&P have left. GRL Z+; Gr 9th & up powerlessness upon witnessing child Ages 12–16 abuse—both physical and verbal—in “A great read.” action.” Themes: child abuse, family, —School Library Journal military —School Library Journal v YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young AR • RC • Lexile • F&P GRL Y; Gr 6 Readers; IRA Young Adults’ Choices Head Above Water Ages 12–16 S. L. Rottman HC: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-185-2 / 1-56145-185-1 Themes: adventure, family, grief, PB: $6.95 / 978-1-56145-238-5 / 1-56145-238-6 family, responsibility, river rafting, nature, sports Territory: World • All rights available ✎ Teacher’s guide Skye struggles to balance many challenges, including caring for her brother with Down syndrome and dealing with her boyfriend’s aggressive advances.

“Compelling and believable.” —Booklist

AR • RC • Lexile • F&P v GRL Z+; Gr 9th & up YALSA Popular Paperbacks Ages 12–16

Themes: Down syndrome, family, responsibility, trust

✎ Teacher’s guide

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The Single Mother’s Book A Practical Guide to Managing Carol Baicker-McKee Your Children, Career, Home, Finances, and Everything Else, 2nd Edition Joan Anderson The Preschooler PB: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-327-6 / 1-56145-327-7 Problem Solver Territory: World • All rights available Tackling Tough and Tricky Transitions with your Three- to This comprehensive guide features Four-Year-Old practical solutions for surviving and Carol Baicker-McKee succeeding as a single mother. PB: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-445-7 Territory: World • All rights available “This is a sensible, well-organized, and well-written guide through the minefield A psychologist and seasoned mom offers of managing life as a single mother.” parents strategies, ideas, and advice— —Library Journal both hard-won and professional—to smooth your child’s transition from v YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults; diapers and dependence to preschool and Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award independence.

The Magic Pencil Teaching Children Creative FussBusters at Home Writing - Exercises & Activities Around-the-Clock Strategies and for Children, Their Parents, and Games for Smoothing the Rough Their Teachers Spots in Your Preschooler’s Day Eve Shelnutt Carol Baicker-McKee Illustrated by Paulette PB: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-262-0 Livers Lambert Territory: World • All rights available PB: $8.95 / 978-1-56145-045-9 / 1-56145-045-6 Territory: World • All rights available A one-of-a-kind parent’s survival guide that will help you make daily life with Writing consultant Eve Shelnutt shows young children more rewarding and less parents and teachers how to turn even daunting. reluctant youngsters into enthusiastic and skillful creative writers of poems, stories, essays, and reports.

“This resource book can provide both FussBusters On the Go teachers and parents ideas for encouraging Strategies and Games for Stress- children to become writers.” Free Outings, Errands, and —The Reading Teacher Vacations with Your Preschooler Carol Baicker-McKee PB: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-263-7 / 1-561345-263-7 Territory: World • All rights available

This parenting guide shows on-the-go families how to make the most of traveling with children.

“Practical and a joy to read, FussBusters is highly recommended for all parenting and child development collections.” —Library Journal

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Marshall P. Duke & Stephen Nowicki Jr.

Helping the Child Who What Works with Children Doesn’t Fit In Wisdom and Reflections from Stephen Nowicki Jr. and People Who Have Devoted Their Marshall P. Duke Careers to Kids PB: $15.95 / 978-1-56145-025-1 Marshall P. Duke and Sara Duke Territory: World • All rights available except PB: $14.95 / 978-1-56145-200-2 / 1-56145-200-9 complex Chinese Territory: World • All rights available

Clinical psychologists offer tips for parents A collection of thought-provoking, whose children are struggling to fit in with inspirational, sometimes humorous essays their peers. on raising our children.

“These children are misfits for reasons that * The authors and editors of this book are are both identifiable and correctable.” proud to donate their royalties to Save —Jane Brody, The New York Times the Children.

Teaching Your Child the Starting Kids Off Right Language of Social Success How to Raise Confident Children Marshall P. Duke, Stephen Nowicki Who Can Make Friends and Build Jr., and Elisabeth A. Martin Healthy Relationships PB: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-126-5 Stephen Nowicki Jr., Marshall P. Territory: World • All rights available except Korean Duke, and Amy Van Buren PB: $16.95 / 978-1-56145-447-1 Help your child master the language of Territory: World • All rights available nonverbal communication.

“Stephen Nowicki and Marshall Duke’s Psychologists show parents and teachers work with children is state-of-the art how to help children develop richer and in the teaching of the basic and critical more successful relationships. emotional intelligence skills.” —Daniel Goleman, author of 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

Categories Blyth, Eileen—73 Ginkel, Anne—40 Lord, Janet—48 Audio—66, 70-71, 75, 97 Bolam, Emily—43 Godon, Ingrid—45 Lord, Leonie—58 Big books—36, 49 Bond, Higgins—53, 55 Gonzalez, Thomas—2–3, 36, 57, 70, Love, Judy—66 Bilingual and Spanish language—20, Bonsignore, Joan—56 76, 79 Lowery, Linda—90 34-36, 49–50, 71 Bootman, Colin—69 Goodell, Jon—62 Lowery, Mike—91 Biography—74-75, 84 Bottner, Barbara—58, 79 Gorman, Carol—88 Luthardt, Kevin—46 Board books—32-33, 37-38, 41–42, Bouchard, David—60 Gove, Doris—54 49 Bowen, Fred—92–93 Grant, Katy—96 MacRae, Tom—65 History and historical fiction—2–3, Bowman, Donna Janell—74 Grindley, Sally—45, 56 Mai–Wyss, Tatjana—54, 64 26, 36, 69–70, 73–76, 84–89 Braun, Sebastien—45 Gustavson, Adam—8, 66, 68, 73, Maland, Nick—78 Holiday—41, 72-73, 75 Brooks, S. G.—62 75, 79, 97 Mallory, Marilynn H.—54 Illustrated chapter books—6-7, Brown, Ken—44 Markle, Sandra—57 80–82 Buchanan, Jane—79 Halperin, Wendy Anderson—57 Martin, Elisabeth A.—107 Memoir—66, 84, 102 Bulion, Leslie—91 Harley, Bill—8, 68, 96–97 Mattheson, Jenny—47 Middle reader fiction—2-5, 8–11, Burgess, Mark—72 Harris, John—73 Mayer, Bill—72 83–99, 101 Butcher, Nancy—84 Hart, Alison—87–88 McCord, Kathi Garry—66 Middle reader nonfiction—84, 89, Butler, Dori Hillestad—6–7, 10, 81, Hartung, Susan Kathleen—47 McCormick, Wendy—78 94 94, 101 Havill, Juanita—90 McCutcheon, John—75 Mystery—6-7, 45, 81, 83, 85, 100– Butler, John—42–43, 56 Hayashi, Nancy—47, 58, 67 McGeorge, Constance W.—76 101, 104 Bynum, Janie—40 Heelan, Jamee Riggio—78 McLellan, Gretchen Nature—18-23, 32–37, 40,42–43, Helmore, Jim—16–17 Brandenburg—68 49–57, 84, 86–87, 91, 98–99, 102, Caldwell, Kristy—75 Henrichs, Wendy—60 Meganck, Robert—91 104–105 Capeci, Anne—85 Hess, Paul—60 Menk, James—83 Parenting—106–107 Casale, Paul—85–86 Hindley, Judy—40 Mewburn, Kyle—63 Picture books—12–31, 34–36, Cave, Kathryn—78 Hobbs, Leigh—65 Meyers, Nancy—6–7, 81 39–79 Chaconas, Dori—76–77 Hopkins, Jackie Mims—36, 62 Middleton, Julie—58 Plush—41 Chatterton, Martin—101 Hopkinson, Deborah—74 Montgomery, Michael G.—57, 73, Poetry—2–3, 24-25, 54, 72, 74, 77, Cole, Henry—9, 36, 62, 67, 83 Horse, Harry—41, 82 76, 84, 87 90–91 Collard III, Sneed B.—96, 104 Huang, Zhoang–Yang— 60 Moon, Nicola—44 Series—6–8, 12, 20–21, 30–35, Colón, Raúl—36, 74 Huling, Jan—61 Moore, Cyd—57, 63 37–39, 41, 50–52, 55, 80–82, 85, Correa, Shan—96 Hunt, Robert—84 Morris, Carla—67 87–88, 92–93, 97, 100 Cowles, Rose—58 Hyland, Hilary—86 Moser, Barry—71 Sports—64, 69, 88, 92–95, 105 Crunk, Tony—62 Murail, Elvire—73 Young adult fiction—98, 100–105 Idle, Molly—63 Murail, Marie–Aude—73 Deedy, Carmen Agra—36, 70–71, Isherwood, Shirley—68 Murphy, Claire Rudolf—75 83 Authors and deGennaro, Sue—61 Jaeggi, Yoshiko—27, 60, 64 Naiyomah, Wilson Kimeli—36, 70 Illustrators Delaney, Mark—100, 104 Jenkins, Leonard—74 Neely, Keith—94 Adams, Diane—46–47 Dormer, Frank—14–15, 91 Johnson, J. J.—103 Nitz, Kristin Wolden—83, 94, 101 Akin, Sara Laux—47 Dowd, John—104 Jones, Pip—47 Nogales, Jill—45 Alcorn, Stephen—74–75 Doyle, Beverly—53 Jones, Richard—16–17 Nolan, Janet—76 Amoss, John—78 Doyle, Malachy—60 Jordan, Rosa—98 Nowicki Jr., Stephen—107 Anderson, Joan—106 Drath, Bill—77 Antoine, Heloise—45 Dray, Philip—75 Karwoski, Gail Langer—86 O’Callahan, Jay—63 Applegate, Stan—85 Dreyer, Ellen—102 Kay, Terry—73 O’Keefe, Susan Heyboer—101 Argent, Kerry—45 Duble, Kathleen Benner—96 Keep, Richard—72 O’Reilly, John—63 Armo, Nancy—40 Duke, Marshall P.—107 Keil, Melissa—103 Odriozola, Elena—65 Ashby, Ruth—84 Duke, Sara—107 Kelly, Mij—58 Ogilvie, Sara—47 Ashford, Ann—77 Duke, Shirley Smith—47 Killgore, James—102 Oliphant, Manelle—37 Austin, Michael—36, 62, 68, 70, 72 Duranceau, Suzanne—84 Kimmelman, Leslie—75 Ayliffe, Alex—44 Kittinger, Jo S.—79 Papoulas, Ted—69 Ayto, Russell—58, 72 Ebbeler, Jeffrey—64 Kodman, Stanislawa—90 Papp, Lisa—67 Emmett, Jonathan—61, 73 Krasner, Steven—94 Papp, Robert—86 Bachem, Paul—86–88 Engle, Margarita—36, 74 Paschkis, Julie—48 Baicker–McKee, Carol—106 Evans, Leslie—91 Laberis, Stephanie—18–19 Patten, Brian—43 Banks, Sara Harrell—88 Laird, Elizabeth—40 Perkins, Maripat—63 Bartlett, Alison—40 Farnsworth, Bill—76 LaMarche, Jim—66 Pichon, Liz—40 Batten, Mary—53 Faulkner, Matt—72 Lambert, Paulette Livers—106 Platt, Chris—95 Bauer, Louisa—83 Findley, Ron J.—88 Laminack, Lester L.—28, 66–67 Pons, Adela—32–33, 89 Bayley, Nicola—43 Fitzgerald, Gerald—69 Lamut, Sonja—69 Posey, Lee—57 Beardshaw, Rosalind—45 Fleming, Sibley—78 Latimer, Alex—24–25, 59 Bedford, David—43 Fogelin, Adrian—98–99 Lawrence, Mike—103 Rae, Jennifer—58 Bee, William—30–31, 38–39 French, Simon—90 Leplar, Anna C.—68 Raine, Patricia—63 Bergum, Constance R.—28, 54, Friel, Maeve—102 Lepp, Bil—60 Randall, Alison L.—76 66, 77 Levinson, Cynthia—89 Ransom, Jeanie Franz—63 Bernatene, Poly—4–5, 61, 73 Galbraith, Kathryn O.—32–33, 43, Levinson, Sanford—89 Rappoport, Ken—94 Bishop, Sylvia—4–5 57 Lewin, Ted—76 Ratterree, Alice—75, 83 Blake, Quentin—65, 73 Garner, Eleanor Ramrath—102 Littlewood, Karin—47 Reiss, Mike—68, 73 Blumenthal, Deborah—79 Garrity, Jennifer Johnson—88 Loewer, Jean—54 Rich, Anna—74 Gayton, Sam—83 Loewer, Peter—54 Riley–Webb, Charlotte—79 [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com 108 phone 800.241.0113 • fax 800.875.8909 Index

Riordan, James—44 Titles Carry Me!—49 Flying Over Brooklyn—69 Robinson, Michelle—58 About Amphibians—50 Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries Flying!—46 Rocha, Lorraine—45 About Amphibians / Sobre los #1, The—85 Friend for Mole, A—40 Rockliff, Mara—60 anfibios—20, 34 Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries Full Court Fever—93 Rodman, Mary Ann—54, 67 About Arachnids—51 #2, The—85 Fussbusters at Home—106 Rottman, S. L.—105 About Birds—50 Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries Fussbusters On the Go—106 Rowe, Chelsea H.—14–15 About Birds / Sobre los pájaros—35 #3, The—85 Ruelle, Karen Gray—40 About Crustaceans—51 Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries Gabriel’s Horses—88 Russell, Krista—11, 89 About Fish—50 #4, The—85 Gabriel’s Journey—88 Russell, Natalie—67 About Fish / Sobre los peces—34 Cats Vanish Slowly—77 Gabriel’s Triumph—88 About Habitats: Deserts—52 Charlie Bumpers vs. His Big Blabby Gaff—96 Sandu, Anca—58 About Habitats: Forests—52 Mouth—97 Garden of My Imaan, The—90 Santini, Debrah—63, 71, 77 About Habitats: Grasslands—52 Charlie Bumpers vs. the Perfect Little Gilbert de la Frogponde—58 Savitz, Harriet May—65 About Habitats: Mountains—52 Turkey—97 Giving Up the Ghost—104 Schindler, S. D.—74 About Habitats: Oceans—52 Charlie Bumpers vs. the Puny Glow Stone, The—102 Schnitzlein, Danny—72 About Habitats: Polar Regions—52 Pirates—97 Go for the Goal!—93 Schuett, Stacy—75 About Habitats: Seashores—52 Charlie Bumpers vs. the Really Nice Goatnappers, The—98 Seeley, Laura L.—36, 71, 77 About Habitats: Wetlands—52 Gnome—97 Gold Miner’s Daughter, The—62 Shahan, Sherry—64, 102 About Hummingbirds—51 Charlie Bumpers vs. the Squeaking Golden Glove, The—92 Shelnutt, Eve—106 About Insects—50 Skull—97 Good Fortune—84 Sheth, Kashmira—27, 64 About Insects / Sobre los insectos—34 Charlie Bumpers vs. the Teacher of Grow—90 Shortsleeve, Kevin—72 About Mammals—50 the Year—97 Growing Up Cuban in Decatur, Sill, Cathryn—20–21, 34–35, 50–52 About Mammals / Sobre los Charlie’s Story—102 Georgia—71 Sill, John—20–21, 34–35, 50–52 mamíferos—35 Chasing the Nightbird—89 Grudge Keeper, The—60 Simmonds, Nicola—78 About Marine Mammals—51 Cheshire Cheese Cat, The—71, 83 Singh, Jen—84 About Marsupials—51 Chestnut—76 Hansel & Gretel—12, 13 Sinykin, Sheri—79, 104 About Mollusks—51 Child of Spring—90 Hardcourt Comeback—93 Slade, Suzanne—2–3, 75 About Parrots—51 Christmas in the Trenches—75 Harriet’s Horrible Hair Day—63 Smith, Alex T.—80 About Penguins—51 Churchill’s Tale of Tails—58 Head Above Water—105 Sneed, Brad—67–68 About Raptors—51 Clatter Bash!—72 Helping the Child Who Doesn’t Fit Soentpiet, Chris—66 About Reptiles—50 Claude at the Beach—80 In—107 Sørensen, Henri—61, 69–70, 75 About Reptiles / Sobre los reptiles—34 Claude at the Circus—80 Hero—105 Spiegel, Beth—67, 79 About Rodents—51 Claude in the City—80 Hey, Daddy!—53 Spurr, Elizabeth—37 About Woodpeckers—21 Claude in the Country—80 Hide and Seek—96 Steele, Mary—83 Abraham Lincoln’s Dueling Claude in the Spotlight—80 Hogsty Reef—104 Stewart, Dawn Lesley—63 Words—74 Claude on the Big Screen—80 Horned Toad Prince, The—62 Stewart, Melissa—18–19, 54–55 Agatha’s Feather Bed—71 Claude on the Slopes—80 House on Dirty–third Street, Stockdale, Susan—36, 49 Albert the Fix–it Man—48 Coastwatcher, The—86 The—79 Swarner, Kristina—79 Aliens from Earth—53 Copy Crocs, The—43 How to Rock Your Baby—78 Sylvada, Peter—57 Am I Yours?—24–25 Countdown: 2979 Days to the Hungry! Hungry! Hungry!—60 Amazing Flight of Darius Frobisher, Moon—2–3 Hush, Little Ones—42 Tate, Don—26, 74 The—96 Crossing Jordan—99 Teo, Ali— 63 Amazing Mr. Franklin, The—84 Curious Kids Go on Vacation—45 I Am Tama, Lucky Cat—60 Thomas, Patricia—57 Anna Casey’s Place in the World—99 I Can Do It Myself!—47 Tiller, Ruth—77 Anna’s Blizzard—87 Dad, Jackie, and Me—69 I Want to Help!—47 Turner, Nancy Byrd—77 Arbor Day Square—57 Dancing with Katya—77 I’ve Got an Elephant—40 Uhlberg, Myron—69 Are the Dinosaurs Dead, Dad?—58 Dangerous Jane—75 If I Found a Wistful Unicorn—77 Astra—95 Darling, Mercy Dog of World War If You See a Kitten—43 Van Buren, Amy—107 At the Beach—37 I—87 Immi’s Gift—47 Van Steenwyk, Elizabeth—74, 76 At the Sea Floor Café—91 Death Mountain—102 In the Garden—37 Varley, Susan—44 Autumn Babies—32–33 Defending Irene—94 In the Rain—37 Verrico, Susan—86 Devil’s Highway, The—85 In the Snow—37 Back to Bed, Ed!—45 Ding Dong! Gorilla!—58 In the Wind—37 Waddell, Martin—44 Bark Park—40 Do You Know the Monkey Man?— In the Woods—37 Walton, Rick—68 Beautiful Bananas—40 101 Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Ward, John T.—56 Bedtime in the Jungle—43 Dog Sense—96 Girl, The—103 Watling, James—85–86 Believarexic—103 Double Eagle—104 It Can’t Be Done, Nellie Bly!—84 Weaver, Jo—22–23, 43 Beneath the Sun—54 Double Reverse—92 Izzy Gizmo—47 Wenzel, David T.—60 Big Nothing, The—99 Dragon New Year, The—60 Weston, Elise—86 Blacksmith’s Song—74 Dugout Rivals—92 Jake’s 100th Day of School—66 Wheeler, Eliza—60 Blue House Dog, The—79 Jingle Bells—73 White, Michael P.—63, 70 Bookshop Girl, The—4–5 Ebenezer Has a Word for Whyte, Mary—76 Boy Who Cried Ninja, The—59 Everything—14–15 Kalinka and Grakkle—48 Wild, Margaret—45 Boy Who Thought He Was a Teddy Eleanor’s Story—102 Keep On!—74 Williams, Carol Lynch—90 Bear, The—44 Emma’s River—87 Kid Coach, The—92 Williams, Sophy—78 Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians, Everlasting Now, The—88 King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Willis, Jeanne—44 The—67 Tooth— 6, 81 Wilson, Tony—61 Brain Finds a Leg, The—101 14 Cows for America—70 King & Kayla and the Case of the Wolff, Ferida—65 Brain Full of Holes, The—101 14 vacas para américa—36, 71 Missing Dog Treats—81 Wong, Li Keng—84 Bravo Zulu, Samantha!—96 Fabulous Fishes—49 King & Kayla and the Case of the Woollvin, Bethan—12–13, 61 Bring On the Birds—49 Fantastic Flowers—49 Mysterious Mouse—6, 81 Wright, Randall—71, 83 Bushwhacker, The—88 Fault Lines in the Constitution—89 King & Kayla and the Case of the Wu, Leslie—57 Butterfly Tree—57 Featherbys—83 Secret Code—81 Final Cut, The—93 King of Bees, The—66 Zia, Farhana—90 Camp K–9—67 Finder, Coal Mine Dog—87 King of Little Things, The—60 Zong, Grace—68 Can I Come Too?—43 Firefly Mountain—57 Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck!—63 Can You Cuddle Like a Koala?—42 First Dog Fala—76 Can You Growl Like a Bear?—42 First Grade Stinks!—67 La gallinita de la pradera—36 Can You Hear a Rainbow?—78 Flash Point—104 Ladies First—94 Captain Small Pig—44 Flora the Frog—68 Larabee—46 Flowers for Sarajevo—75 Last Castaways, The—82 [email protected] • www.peachtree-online.com phone 800.241.0113 • fax 800.875.8909 109 Index

Last Cowboys, The—82 My Life and Death by Alexandra Quake!—86 Teaching Your Child the Language of Last Dance, The—71 Canarsie—101 Quarterback Season—92 Social Success—107 Last Gold Diggers, The—82 My Mother Talks to Trees—54 Ten Bright Eyes—40 Last Polar Bears, The—82 Railroad John and the Red Rock Ten in the Den—42 Last Wild Place, The—98 Natchez Under–the–Hill—85 Run—62 Ten in the Meadow—42 Late for School—68 Never Follow a Dinosaur—59 Random Body Parts—91 That’s Not How You Play Soccer, Leaf Litter Critters—91 Night of the Spadefoot Toads—96 Rapunzel—61 Daddy!—64 Lemuel the Fool—69 Night Rabbits—57 Rare and Endangered—104 Theory of Everything, The—103 Leo, Dog of the Sea—87 Night You Were Born, The—78 Raymond and Nelda—58 This Girl Is Different—103 Library Dragon, The—70 Nighty Night!—45 Real Hoops—93 Three Armadillies Tuff, The—62 Life in Outer Space—103 No Bows!—47 Real Question, The—98 Three Hens and a Peacock—67 Lillian’s Fish—83 Return of the Library Dragon—70 Three Scoops and a Fig—47 Lilliput—83 Off the Rim—93 Rocket Man—84 Throwing Heat—92 Lion vs. Rabbit—59 Ol’ Bloo’s Boogie–Woogie Band and Rodeo Red—63 Tiger in My Soup—64 Little Elephant Thunderfoot—56 Blues Ensemble—61 Rolling Along—78 To Whom the Angel Spoke—73 Little One—43 Old Tom, Man of Mystery—65 Rosa’s Room—79 Toad Weather—57 Little Rabbit Goes to School—41 Old Tom’s Holiday—65 Rough Waters—105 Touchdown Trouble—92 Little Rabbit Lost—41 On the Line—93 Tree for Emmy, A—54 Little Rabbit plush—41 One More Sheep—58 Santa Trap, The—73 Trevor’s Wiggly–Wobbly Tooth—66 Little Rabbit Runaway—41 Opposite, The—65 Santa’s Eleven Months Off—73 Trick or Treat on Monster Little Rabbit’s Christmas—41 Orange Cheeks—63 Santa’s Last Present—73 Street—72 Little Rabbit’s New Baby—41 Other Side of Free, The—89 Saturdays and Teacakes—66 Trouble with Rules, The—91 Little Red—61 Out of Bounds—93 Saving the Griffin—83 Truth and Salsa—90 Little Sibu—56 Out of the Blue—105 Scarecrow’s Hat, The—44 Tulips—63 Little Whale—22–23 Outside Shot—93 SeaMan—86 Lost and Found—68 Secret of Old Zeb, The—70 Un colchón de plumas para Agata—36, Lost for Words—67 P. Zonka Lays an Egg—48 Secret Science of Magic, The—103 71 Lost Goat Lane—98 Passage, The—102 Seed Magic—79 Uncharted Waters—91 Loveykins—65 Peep!—46 Seven and a Half Tons of Steel—76 Under the Snow—54 Lucky Enough—92 Penguin’s Hidden Talent—59 Shadow of a Doubt—105 Universe of Fair, The—91 Pennies in a Jar—76 Single Mother’s Book, The—106 Madeline Finn and the Library Pepperland—104 Sister Spider Knows All—98 Watch Out for Flying Kids—89 Dog—67 Perfect Game—92 Sliding into Home—94 We’ve Got a Job—89 Magic Pencil, The—106 Pig and Small—59 Snow Day!—66 What Do Parents Do? (When You’re Making of My Special Hand, The—78 Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Snow Lion, The—16–17 Not Home)—63 Marching with Aunt Susan—75 Stinkers—18–19 Sobre los pájaros—36 What Works with Children—107 Martina the Beautiful Cockroach—70 Pi–shu the Little Panda—56 Sobre los mamíferos—36 What’s the Time, Grandma Wolf?— Martina una cucharachita muy Place for Bats, A—55 Soccer Team Upset—93 44 linda—36, 71 Place for Birds, A—55 Some Kind of Magic—99 Wheat Doll, The—76 Miguel’s Brave Knight—74 Place for Butterflies, A—55 Something Special—44 When Edgar Met Cecil—46 Miguel y su valiente caballero—36 Place for Fish, A—55 Somewhat True Adventures of When Rain Falls—54 Mind Your Manners, Alice Place for Frogs, A—55 Sammy Shine, The—9, 83 When Young Melissa Sweeps—77 Roosevelt!—75 Place for Turtles, A—55 Sona and the Wedding Game—64 Where in the World—90 Misfits, Inc. No. 1—100 Planting the Wild Garden—57 Sorta Sisters, The—99 Where Is Baby?—43 Misfits, Inc. No. 2—100 Play Ball Like the Hall of Famers—94 Sound of All Things, The—69 Where Is Catkin?—48 Misfits, Inc. No. 3—100 Play Ball Like the Pros—94 Spectacular Spots—49 Where Teddy Bears Come From—72 Misfits, Inc. No. 4—100 Playoff Dreams—92 Spectacular Spots / Magnificas While You Were Sleeping—42 Misfits, Inc. No. 5—100 Please Don’t Wake the Animals—53 manchas—35 Who Has a Belly Button?—53 Misfits, Inc. No. 6—100 Poet—26, 74 Stanley the Builder—39 Who Is It?—45 Monsoon Afternoon—17, 64 Polar Star—56 Stanley the Farmer—39 Willow King—95 Monster Who Ate My Peas, The—72 Prairie Chicken Little—62 Stanley the Mailman—39 Wind Dancer—95 Monster Who Did My Math, The—72 Preschooler Problem Solver, The— Stanley’s Colors—38 Winners Take All—92 Moon Shadow—95 106 Stanley’s Diner—39 Winter Babies—32–33 Moonflower, The—54 Pretty Like Us—90 Stanley’s Garage—39 Wishing—77 Mooshka, A Quilt Story—48 Prince Ribbit—61 Stanley’s Numbers—38 Wreck of the Ethie, The—86 Mr. President Goes to School—68 Princess and the Packet of Frozen Stanley’s Opposites—38 Mrs. Armitage, Queen of the Peas, The—61 Stanley’s School—30–31 Yellow Star, The—70 Road—65 Printer, The—69 Stanley’s Shapes—38 Yes, I Know the Monkey Man—101 Mrs. McBee Leaves Room 3—68 Privateer’s Apprentice—86 Stanley’s Store—39 You’ve Got Dragons—78 Murphy, Gold Rush Dog—87 Profiles in Sports Courage—94 Star Gazer—95 Young Charles Darwin and the My Brother’s Hero—99 Starting Kids Off Right—107 Voyage of the Beagle—84 My Dadima Wears a Sari—64 Stay! A Top Dog Story—59 Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells—75 My Gr–r–r–reat Uncle Tiger—44 Stick Out Your Tongue!—56 Storm Called Katrina, A—69 Zayde Comes to Live—79 Peachtree Publishers is a member of the Children’s Book Council, a nonprofit Storm Chaser—95 Zebra on the Go—45 Story Blanket, The—65 Zoom!—46 trade organization that encourages the use and enjoyment of books and Stripes of All Types—49 related literacy materials for young people. Stripes of All Types / Rayas de todas las tallas—35 Our books from the current and immediately preceding year are available Stumptown Kid—88 for examination at the CBC Library, 504 West 39th Street, New York, NY Summer on the Moon—98 Sunsets of Miss Olivia Wiggins, 10018. The library is open to the public from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday The—28, 66 through Thursday, and 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM on Friday. Surviving Jamestown—86 Suspect—101 www.cbcbooks.org Sweet Land of Liberty—74 13 Monsters Who Should Be Avoided—72 T. J.’s Secret Pitch—92

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