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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers • Clarion Books finalcatcover_imagine.indd 1 November 2017 A rhythimic bilingual edition of Chris Demarest's charming and Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under melodic Bus. 16 pages 5 in H | 5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 38 Territory: World Board book

HMH Books for Young Readers $4.99 / $6.99 Can. 9780544991149

Author Residence: Ashburn, Virginia

Autobús/Bus (bilingual board book) Chris Demarest

Bus rolls. Busy street. First stop, people meet. El autobús avanza. La calle está llena. En la primera parada, la gente espera.

The big, colorful, noisy city comes to life in this deceptively simple rhyming board book. Little listeners will be mesmerized by the rhythmic, rhyming ride—perfect reading for kids on a roll!

ChrisChris Demarest has been writing and illustrating children’s books for three decades. His Fireﬁghters A to Z was chosen as a New York Times Best Book in 2000. He is an ofﬁcial artist of the U.S. Coast Guard, traveling as far as the Persian Gulf to document their work. He is now traveling with his art exhibition WWII Journey.

1 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 Chris Demarest's Plane gets a refreshing update for the littlest Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under listeners, but keeps its melodic charm. 16 pages 6 in H | 6 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 48 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Kirchoff/Wohlberg Board book

HMH Books for Young Readers $6.99 / $9.99 Can. 9780544977037

Plane (board book) Chris Demarest

Plane lifts, soars high. Far below towns lie.

The sky's the limit in this rhyming board book from Chris Demarest. Perfect for little ones ready to soar. Check out Demarest's other transportation board books, Bus, Ship, and Train, for more on-the-go charm!

2 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 Chris Demarest's Ship gets a refreshing update for the littlest Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under readers but keeps its melodic charm. 16 pages 6 in H | 6 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 48 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Kirchoff/Wohlberg Board book

HMH Books for Young Readers $6.99 / $9.99 Can. 9780544977020

Ship (board book) Chris Demarest

Ship sails, tug beside. Salt air. Early tide.

Take a voyage on the high seas in this rhyming board book from Chris Demarest. Perfect for little ones ready to set sail. Check out Demarest's other transportation board books, Bus, Plane, and Train, for more on-the-go charm!

3 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 The sheep are back and looking for a birthday gift in this board Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under book! 28 pages 6.8 in H | 7.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 30 Territory: World Board book

Hardcover edition: 978-0-395-53681-0 $15.00

Paperback edition: 978-0-395-70672-5 $6.99 PA/$9.99 CAN

Board book edition: 978-0-395-87276-5 $5.95 BB/$8.50 CAN

HMH Books for Young Readers $7.99 / $10.99 Can. 9781328702869 E-book ISBN 9780547530536

Author Residence: Author: Ann Arbor, Michigan Illustrator: Shelburn Falls, Massachusetts Sheep in a Shop (board book) written by Nancy Shaw, illustrated by Margot Apple

The lovable sheep are off to the store in search of the perfect birthday gift in this latest in the sheep board book series of rhymed read-alouds.

NancyNancy Shaw is the author of seven beloved tales featuring the endearing sheep. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with her family. www.nancyshawbooks.com

MargotMargot Apple is a freelance illustrator, having illustrated more than ﬁfty books for children. She lives in Shelburn Falls, Massachusetts, with her husband and their pets.

4 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com December 2017 Stick and Stone are sticking together in this hilarious and heart- Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under warming board book that proves why best friends ROCK! 38 pages 6.8 in H | 7.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 22 Territory: World (-ANZ) Rights: ANZ: Scholastic ANZ B/T: HMH A/S: Text: Pippin Properties Art: HMH P/M: Art: Amy Rennert Agency Board book

Hardcover edition: $16.99 CL/$23.99 CAN 978-0-544-03256-9

HMH Books for Young Readers $7.99 / $10.99 Can. 9781328714329

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Author Residence: Stick and Stone (board book) Author: Allenwood, NJ Beth Ferry, with illustrations by Tom Lichtenheld Illustrator: Geneva, IL When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone, the pair become fast friends. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return the favor? The author Beth Ferry writes warm, rhyming text that includes a subtle anti-bullying message even the youngest reader will understand. The New York Times best-selling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld imbues Stick and Stone with energy, emotion, and personality to spare. In this fun board book about kindness and friendship, Stick and Stone join George and Martha, Frog and Toad, and Elephant and Piggie as some of the greatest friend duos in children’s literature.

Beth Ferry enjoyed writing Stick and Stone so much that she’s sticking with writing picture books. She lives with her family in Allenwood, New Jersey.

Tom Lichtenheld illustrated the New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, and Shark vs. Train. He lives in Geneva, Illinois. www.tomlichtenheld.com

5 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 An exhilarating alphabet book ﬁlled with trucks, bulldozers, Ages 3 to 3, Grades P And Under 32 pages forklifts . . . and ﬁnally a roller coaster! Now available as a 10.3 in H | 9.3 in W | 1 lb Wt lap-sized board book. Carton Qty: 18 Territory: World Rights: B/T/P/M: HMH Lap board book

Hardcover edition: $16.00 CL/$18.95 CAN ISBN: 978-0-15-202250-1

Paperback edition: $6.99 BB/$7.99 CAN ISBN: 978-0-15-205774-9

Board book edition: $7.99 BB/Higher in Canada ISBN: 978-0-544-10808-0

HMH Books for Young Readers $12.99 / $17.99 Can. 9781328770523

Author Residence: Author: California Illustrator: New York B Is for Bulldozer (lap board book) A Construction ABC June Sobel, illustrated by Melissa Iwai

Get ready for a ride through the alphabet at a busy construction site. There's a big yellow B ulldozer, a tall shiny CCCCrane, and a rusty red DDDDump truck. The construction crew is hard at work. But what are they building?

Melissa Iwai's bright, bold illustrations are a perfect match to June Sobel's irresistible rhyming text. Join the excitement as the workers build, scoop, and dig their way from AAAA to ZZZZ in this sturdy, oversized board book perfect for storytime.

JJJJuuuunnnneeee SSSSoooobbbbeeeellll is a talented writer whose picture books include B is for Bulldozer, Shiver Me Letters, and The Goodnight Train. She lives in California. www.junesobel.com MelissaMelissa Iwai has illustrated several picture books including Good Night Engines and Wake Up Engines. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. www.melissaiwai.com

6 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 Everyone knows sharks and minnows can't be friends! Or can Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under they? Nugget and Fang is now available as a lap board book! 38 pages 9.3 in H | 10.3 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 16 Territory: World (-ANZ) Rights: ANZ: Scholastic ANZ T/A/S: HMH P: Art: HMH Text: Andrea Brown Literary M: Art: Painted Words Text: Andrea Brown Literary Lap board book

Hardcover edition: $16.99 CL/$19.95 CAN 978-0-547-85285-0

Paperback edition: $6.99 CL/Higher in Canada 978-0-544-48171-8

HMH Books for Young Readers $12.99 / $17.99 Can. 9781328768391

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Author Residence: In the deep ocean, tiny Nugget and big, toothy Fang get along swimmingly—until Author: Oklahoma Illustrator: California Nugget’s ﬁrst day of minnow school. There Nugget learns that minnows are supposed to be afraid of sharks! To regain Nugget’s trust, Fang takes desperate (and hilarious) measures. But it’s not until his big sharp teeth save the entire school that, minnows learn that this shark is no foe. Fantastically stylized artwork adds even more humor to this undersea story of unlikely friendship.

Tammi Tammi Sauer, a former teacher and library media specialist, is the author of Princess in Training. She lives in Edmond, Oklahoma. www.tammisauer.com

MichaelMichael Slack is the illustrator of Edgar Allan Poe’s Pie. He lives in Lafayette, California. www.slackart.com

7 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 A new classic for bedtime in the spirit of Margaret Wise Brown Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under now in lap board book format! 38 pages 9.3 in H | 10.3 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 16 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/S: HMH P/M: Text: Erin Murphy Lit Art: Writers House lap board book

HMH Books for Young Readers $12.99 / $17.99 Can. 9781328770042

Author Residence: Author: South Danbury, New Hampshire Illustrator: Brooklyn, New York

Go to Sleep, Little Farm (lap board book) Mary Lyn Ray, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal

Somewhere a bee Makes a bed in a rose, Because the bee knows Day has come to a close.

Nighttime blankets a little farm. An owl who-hoots. A bear curls up in a log. A mother fox calls her pups home to the den. But animals aren’t the only ones preparing to rest.

In the tradition of Margaret Wise Brown, with classically styled picture book illustrations and fresh, childlike imagery, this poetic bedtime book, as peaceful as it is warm, will wrap young ones in the comforts of routine. All is well, it reminds them. Now is the time for dreams.

MaryMary Lyn Ray is a celebrated author of numerous picture books for children. She lives in South Danbury, New Hampshire, on an old farm.

ChristopherChristopher Silas Neal is a critically acclaimed artist and illustrator. He lives and works in Brooklyn, where he teaches illustration at the Pratt Institute. www.csneal.com

8 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 Ages 3 to 3, Grades P And Under 18 pages A gift-worthy egg-shaped board book about Mother 8 in H | 7 in W | 1 lb Wt Cottontail’s ﬁrst Easter as an Easter Bunny. Carton Qty: 40 Territory: US,C Novelty

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Happy Easter, Country Bunny (shaped board book) DuBose Heyward, illustrated by Marjorie Flack

Mother Cottontail must leave home for one night to deliver Easter eggs, but her twenty-one little boy and girl bunnies are up to the challenge! Two by two, they cook, clean, and care for each other, and when Mother Cottontail returns with a big basket of Easter eggs for them, she is pleased—but not surprised—that all was well while she was away.

Du Bose Heyward and Marjorie Flack’s The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes, a classic story of determination and love, has been an Easter favorite since 1939. This egg-shaped board book is an opportunity to introduce the youngest children to a gorgeous vignette from this popular holiday story.

Du Bose Heyward (1885–1940) was the author of several books, including the critically acclaimed novel Porgy, which was the basis for Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.

Marjorie Flack (1897–1958) was an author and illustrator of many children’s books, including The Story About Ping and The Boats on the River, which received a Caldecott Honor in 1947.

9 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 This fun getting-ready-for-bed board book is sure to be part of Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under every young kid's bedtime routine! Now with a new cover 26 pages design! 6.8 in H | 7.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 16 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/A/P/M/S: Curtis Brown Ltd Padded board book

Hardcover edition: $15.99 CL/$21.99 CAN 978-0-547-22312-4

HMH Books for Young Readers $8.99 / $12.50 Can. 9780544859586

Author Residence:

Cape Cod, MA and Phoenix, AZ

Bedtime Bunnies (padded board book) Wendy Watson

In this book it's bedtime for five little rabbits. They come in from outdoors, have a snack, brush their teeth, take a bath, put on nightclothes, and listen to a story before being tucked in. Outside, we see snowflakes falling. In the bunnies' home, all is warmth and coziness and playfulness and love. Four words per spread narrate the evening routine, and delightfully soft and spirited illustrations take readers into the bunnies' world. Young children who have this padded board book as a bedtime companion are lucky indeed, especially if their own getting-ready-for-bed rituals are as familiar and tender as those of the five bunnies.

Wendy Watsonhas illustrated more than one hundred books for children, many of which she also wrote. A longtime Vermont resident, she now divides her time between Phoenix, Arizona, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. www.wendy-watson.com

10 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 An adorable cardboard activity book featuring ﬁve irresistibly Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 12 pages cute animals to press out, color, and decorate with stickers. 9.8 in H | 8.3 in W | 1 lb Wt Perfect for Easter or anytime! Carton Qty: 30 Territory: World English Rights: T/A/P/M/S: Fleurus Editions Novelty Series: Make It Now!

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Animals (Make It Now!) Press Out and Play Géraldine Cosneau

In this irresistibly sweet activity book for smaller hands, kids create their own fashionable critters! With sturdy board pages ready to press out, color, and decorate, this book includes ﬁve adorable animals—bunny, deer, fox, badger, and squirrel—each accompanied by little plants. Both the animal and its plant come with a stand. Stickers make accessorizing this hip herd easy and fun. A simple craft for kids to use their creativity, building skills, and imagination.

Géraldine Cosneau is an illustrator and fabric designer living in Nantes, France.

11 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 An adorable cardboard activity book featuring ﬁve irresistibly Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 12 pages sweet princesses to press out, color, and decorate with stickers. 9.8 in H | 8.3 in W | 1 lb Wt Perfect for play anytime! Carton Qty: 30 Territory: World English Rights: T/A/P/M/S: Fleurus Editions Novelty Series: Make It Now!

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Princesses (Make It Now!) Press Out and Play Stéphanie Rousseau

In this irresistibly sweet activity book for smaller hands, kids create their own vibrant princesses! With sturdy board pages ready to press out, color, and decorate, this book includes ﬁve cute princesses each accompanied by a little animal pal with stand. Stickers make accessorizing these enchanting princesses easy and fun. A simple craft for kids to use their creativity, maker skills, and imagination.

Stéphanie Rousseau is a freelance illustrator living in France.

12 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 One of the world’s most beloved songs, in picture book format Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages for the ﬁrst time. 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 30 Territory: US,C Rights: B/T/A/P/M: Frances Lincoln UK Picture Book

Clarion Books $18.99 / $26.50 Can. 9781328808653

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National advertising campaign National and regional media campaign Radio satellite tour International Day of Peace events Event kit/guide for educators, librarians, booksellers and parents #ImaginePeace social media campaign Video trailer Poster Picture Book Parade Imagine campaign featuring giveaways, social media John Lennon, illustrated by Jean Jullien promotion, and more! Conference promotions Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. Author Residence: I hope some day you'll join us, and the world will be as one. Illustrator: London, England, and Los Angeles, California Join one little pigeon as she sets out on a journey to spread a message of tolerance around the world. Featuring the lyrics of John Lennon’s iconic song and illustrations by the award-winning artist Jean Jullien, this poignant and timely picture book dares to imagine a world at peace. Imagine will be published in partnership with human rights organization Amnesty International.

JohnJohn Lennon was a founding member of the Beatles, the most commercially successful band in the history of popular music. www.johnlennon.com

Jeanean JullienJ JullienJean JullienJean Jullien is the illustrator of several celebrated children's books, including Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise by Sean Taylor, and This Is Not a Book, a Publishers Weekly Best Picture Book of 2016. www.jeanjullien.com

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14 • • www.hmhco.com October 2017 This seventy-ﬁfth anniversary special edition features a Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 44 pages beautiful set of window cling stickers—perfect for decorating 9 in H | 9.6 in W | 1 lb Wt your own “Little House.” Carton Qty: 40 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH

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National media campaign Virginia Lee Burton website Virginia Lee Burton event kit Social media campaign Picture Book Parade campaign featuring giveaways, social media promotion, and more! The Little House 75th Anniversary Edition IndieBound promotion Virginia Lee Burton Conference promotions Seventy-ﬁve years ago, Virginia Lee Burton created the Little House, and since then generations of readers have been enchanted by the story of this happy home and her journey from the pleasures of nature to the bustling city, and back again.

In celebration of this beloved classic’s seventy-ﬁfth anniversary, this special edition features a beautiful set of window cling stickers—perfect for decorating your own "Little House"—and free downloadable audio (access code printed inside the book).

Virginia Lee Burton (1909–1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children, including Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel and Katy and the Big Snow. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for The Little House, Burton lived in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

15 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 This edition of Choo Choo’s exciting adventure has full-color Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 48 pages illustrations, a beautiful new jacket design, and free 10.5 in H | 7.8 in W | 1 lb Wt downloadable audio! Carton Qty: 26 Territory: US,C,O Rights:

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Digital advertising campaign Virginia Lee Burton website Virginia Lee Burton event kit Picture Book Parade campaign featuring giveaways, social media promotion, and more! IndieBound promotion Conference promotions Choo Choo (with full-color art) Virginia Lee Burton

Choo Choo, a shiny black engine, is tired of pulling heavy coaches day after day. “I could go much faster and easier by myself,” she says. So one day, Choo Choo takes off on an adventure. CHOO CHOO! DING! DONG! WHOOOoo oo oo! Off she goes!

Virginia Lee Burton (Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel; The Little House) is renowned for her lively illustrations and classic stories of resilience and imagination. This beautiful new edition of Choo Choo, now in full color throughout, comes with a bonus download code inside the book to hear the story read by the author's son, Aris Burton Demetrios.

16 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 In this ﬁctionalized biography, iconic characters like Katy and Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 48 pages Mary Anne are brought back to life for Virginia Lee Burton’s 9 in H | 9 in W | 1 lb Wt new and old fans alike. Carton Qty: 44 Territory: World Rights: B/T: HMH A/P: Text: HMH Art: Rob Weisbach Creative Management M: Text: Amy Rennert Agency Art: Rob Weisbach Creative Management Picture book

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National advertising campaign National media campaign Author/illustrator tour Virginia Lee Burton website Virginia Lee Burton event kit Social media campaign Picture Book Parade Big Machines campaign featuring The Story of Virginia Lee Burton giveaways, social media promotion, and more! Sherri Duskey Rinker, illustrated by John Rocco IndieBound promotion Conference promotions Everyone in Folly Cove knows Virginia Lee as “Jinnee.” With her magical wands she can draw whatever she imagines, but for Aris and Michael, she draws the most Author Residence: wonderful characters of all: BIG MACHINES with friendly names like Mary Anne, Author: St. Charles, IL Illustrator: Los Angeles, CA Maybelle, and Katy. Her marvelous magical wands can make anything move—even a cheerful Little House.

In this loving tribute to Virginia Lee Burton, the New York Times best-selling creators Sherri Duskey Rinker and John Rocco pay homage to the storied life of one of the most beloved creators in children’s literature.

Sherri Duskey Rinker is the number one best-selling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train. www.sherririnker.com

John Rocco? is the number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, includingBlizzard, and Blackout, a winner of the Caldecott Honor. roccoart.com/index.html

17 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 A beautiful gift edition of Charlotte Zolotow's classic picture Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages book The Bunny Who Found Easter, illustrated by Helen Craig. 8.3 in H | 10 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 48 Territory: World Novelty

HMH Books for Young Readers $8.99 / $12.50 Can. 9781328694676 E-book ISBN 9780547529912

Author Residence: Helen Craig, illustrator: England

The Bunny Who Found Easter Gift Edition Charlotte Zolotow, illustrated by Helen Craig

Where is Easter? asked the little bunny eagerly. But the old owl had dozed off to sleep again in the sun. It must be some place East, thought the bunny and he set off searching.

A lonely bunny goes hunting for Easter, where he hopes to ﬁnd other bunnies. His search takes him through summer, fall, and winter, but only in spring does he ﬁnd what he’s been looking for all along. This special gift edition, now in paper- over-board format, includes a striking new cover and gorgeous endpapers. Humorous, heartwarming, and sweet, this modern take on an old classic is the perfect story to hop into on Easter.

CharlotteCharlotte Zolotow was a legendary children's book editor and author. She wrote more than seventy picture books for children in her lifetime.

With more than sixty books published, the author/illustrator Helen Craig is one of the foremost illustrators for children. Ms. Craig lives in England.

18 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 Explore the world along with one of its best loved travelers Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 48 pages —Santa!—and learn about the traditions and treats that await 10 in H | 10 in W | 1 lb Wt him in countries across the globe. Carton Qty: 30 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/S: HMH P/M: Text: Wheelhouse Literary Art: HMH Picture Book

HMH Books for Young Readers $16.99 / $23.99 Can. 9780544226203

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A World of Cookies for Santa Follow Santa's Tasty Trip Around the World written by M.E. Furman, illustrated by Susan Gal

A World of Cookies for Santa takes readers across the globe to see all the treats that await Santa on Christmas Eve. Head to the Philippines, where children leave out puto seko cookies and ginger tea for Santa; jet to Russia for a honey-spice cookie; then set out for Malawi for a sweet potato cookie! When you've returned home, the journey's still not over—M. E. Furman provides recipes for children to bake some of Santa's cookies for themselves.

A World of Cookies for Santa is a multicultural celebration that families will return to year after year.

A World of Cookies for Santa is M.E. Furman's ﬁrst book for children.

SSusanSusanusan GalGalGal has illustrated a number of children's books, including Night Lights, Please Take Me for a Walk, and Bella's Fall Coat. She lives in California.

19 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com February 2018 When a lonely girl plants a garden, friendships as well as ﬂowers Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages begin to bloom. 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 36 Territory: World (-ANZ) Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Writers House Picture book

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Author Residence: Melbourne, Australia

Florette Anna Walker

When Mae’s family moves to a new home, she wishes she could bring her garden with her. She’ll miss the apple trees, the daffodils, and chasing butterﬂies in the wavy grass. But there’s no room for a garden in the city. Or is there?

Mae’s story, gorgeously illustrated in watercolor, is a celebration of friendship, resilience in the face of change, and the magic of the natural world.

AnnaAnna Walker has illustrated numerous books for children, some of which she also wrote including Peggy. Florette was inspired by a forest in a window in Paris, which Anna discovered on the way to the Louvre during a family vacation. Anna lives and works in Melbourne, Australia. www.annawalker.com.au

20 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 In this humorous debut by author/illustrator-to-watch Andrea Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 48 pages Tsurumi, a small accident snowballs into a big opportunity for 9 in H | 11 in W | 1 lb Wt acceptance and empathy. Carton Qty: 28 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Writers House Picture Book

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National & regional parenting media campaign National advertising campaign Regional author events Event kit Video Trailer Picture Book Parade campaign featuring giveaways, social media promotion, and more! Stickers Social media campaign Conference promotions Accident! Andrea Tsurumi Author Residence: Philadelphia, PA When a clumsy armadillo named Lola knocks over a glass pitcher, she sets off a silly chain of events, encountering chaos wherever she goes. But accidents happen—just ask the stoat snarled in spaghetti, the airborne sheep, and the bull who has broken a whole shop’s worth of china. In the tradition of beloved books like The Dot and Beautiful Oops, this charming, hilarious debut from author-illustrator Andrea Tsurumi shows that mistakes don’t have to be the end of the world.

Andrea Tsurumi is an illustrator and cartoonist born and raised in New York, with a passion for history, an English BA from Harvard, an MFA from the School of Visual Arts, and clients like the New York Times, the Boston Globe, Penguin, Ballantine, and Bloomsbury. Accident! is her picture book debut. andreatsurumi.com/ﬁlter/Illustration

21 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 This imaginative sequel/prequel to Barbara’s Caldecott Honor, Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages The Red Book, continues to celebrate the power of books to 8 in H | 8 in W | 1 lb Wt connect people across time and space. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH Picture Book

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Red Again Barbara Lehman When a young boy discovers an abandoned book on the side of the road, it opens a window to another world just as real as his own. But what happens when the two worlds collide? This imaginative companion to the Caldecott Honor–winning The Red Book works in a continuous loop, showing us that stories never really end. While fans of the previous book will relish seeing the story play out, prior knowledge isn’t necessary in order to understand or savor this one. Barbara Lehman attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, lived in New York City for many years and now lives in the Hudson Valley in upstate New York. The Red Book was awarded a Caldecott Honor in 2005. Barbara’s work has been included in shows at the Society of Illustrators, the Chicago Art Institute, and the New York Public Library.

22 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com December 2017 A little book with a lot of heart. A modern take on a beloved Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages classic, now in full-color! 5 in H | 5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 48 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T: HMH A/P/M: Author c/o HMH Paper over board picture book

HMH Books for Young Readers $9.99 / $13.99 Can. 9780544999190 E-book ISBN 9780547539768

Author Residence: New England

A Friend Is Someone Who Likes You (Special Gift Edition) Joan Walsh Anglund

A Friend Is Someone Who Likes You is a little book that has warmed the hearts of children—and adults—for generations. Joan Walsh Anglund showcases her signature line drawings—now in full-color—paired with her inspirational and heartfelt words that have been in print for an astounding sixty years. This special gift edition also features an updated cover, a new sweet square trim size, lovely endpapers, and a note from the author. Sharing this modern take on a tried and true classic is a perfect way—on a holiday, a birthday, or any day—to remind one another that we are loved.

Joan Walsh Anglund launched her storied career with A Friend Is Someone Who Likes You, her beloved ﬁrst book. She has since written and illustrated more than 120 books, which have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. Mrs. Anglund lives in rural Connecticut, where she continues to write and illustrate beautiful stories.

23 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com February 2018 In this humorous tale, a lost duck and a grumpy alligator ﬁnd Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages connection and companionship where they least expect it. 10 in H | 8 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 30 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Shannon Associates Picture Book

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Author Residence: Cedar Park, TX Nobody's Duck Mary Sullivan When a duck mysteriously arrives on an alligator’s lawn, they set off to discover just who the duck belongs to. From the library to skydiving, from exasperation to laughter, the two make an unexpected discovery about friendship.

Readers will delight in this odd couple’s wacky adventures that feature the signature wit and ingenuity of Geisel Honor winner Mary Sullivan. Like its predecessors Ball, Treat, and Frankie, Nobody’s Duck has humor and heart in spades (and quacks).

The award-winning illustrator MaryMary Sullivan received a BFA from the University of Texas at Austin, though she considers herself a self-trained illustrator. She is the author of the picture books Ball! (a Geisel Honor Winner), Treat, and Frankie. She lives in Cedar Park, Texas. www.marysullivan.com

24 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 Your favorite funny farm friends are back in a new story from Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 48 pages Jan Thomas that brings even more giggles to this fresh young 9 in H | 6.5 in W | 1 lb Wt reader series. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T: HMH A/P/M: Wernick & Pratt Paper over board picture book Series: The Giggle Gang

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My Friends Make Me Happy! Jan Thomas

Can you guess what makes Sheep really happy? Here's a clue . . . it starts with the letter F. It is NOT ﬁsh or fans. And it is especially not turnips! That doesn't even start with the letter F!

Featuring Jan Thomas’s wonderfully wacky humor, rowdy repetitions, and hilarious characters, this book is sure to have young readers laughing out loud!

Jan Thomas is the creator of many hilarious books for young readers. When she isn't working on children's books, she's painting pictures, playing the drums, backpacking, or wrangling dust bunnies.

25 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 A hilarious new story from Jan Thomas joins The Giggle Gang in Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 48 pages this fresh young reader series. 9 in H | 6.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T: HMH A/P/M: Wernick & Pratt Paper over board picture book Series: The Giggle Gang

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My Toothbrush Is Missing! Jan Thomas

Dog's toothbrush is missing. Has anybody seen it? Maybe . . . But what does a toothbrush look like? Donkey wonders. Featuring Jan Thomas’s wonderfully wacky humor, rowdy repetitions, and hilarious characters, this book is sure to have young readers laughing out loud!

Jan Thomas is the creator of many hilarious books for young readers. When she isn't working on children's books, she's painting pictures, playing the drums, backpacking, or wrangling dust bunnies.

26 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 The Super-Duper Duo knows a thing or two about hibernation, Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages and they use that knowledge to stop a cranky bear in this 9 in H | 6.8 in W | 1 lb Wt hilarious junior comic book! Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World English Rights: T/A/P/M: Actes Sud No 3rd party British licensing. Early reader Series: The Super-Duper Duo

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Author Residence: Author: Bordeaux, France Illustrator: Paris, France A Beary Merry Christmas Henri Meunier, illustrated by Nathalie Choux

Rory and Sheldon are just regular guys, going to school, having playdates, and, of course, counting down the days until Christmas. But when a furious bear starts wreaking havok in their calm wood, Rory and Sheldon are there to save the holiday as...the Super-Duper Duo! They use their super-duper powers—and their knowledge about animal hibernation—to calm the crazed carnivore and keep the peace.

The Super-Duper Duo books mix zany adventure comics and animal facts in exciting young readers that are both hysterical and informative. Just another mission accomplished for the Super-Duper Duo!

Henri Meunier was a social worker before transitioning to writing and illustrating children's books full time. He lives in Bordeaux, France.

Nathalie Choux is a French illustrator living in Paris. Her work has appeared in advertising, newspapers, and dozens of children's books.

27 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 The Super-Duper Duo knows a thing or two about bird Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages behavior, and the pair use that knowledge to ﬁnd some missing 9 in H | 6.8 in W | 1 lb Wt eggs—real, not candy—in this hilarious junior comic book! Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World English Rights: T/A/P/M: Actes Sud No 3rd party British licensing. Early reader Series: The Super-Duper Duo

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Easter Eggscapade Henri Meunier, illustrated by Nathalie Choux

Rory and Sheldon are just regular guys—going to school, having play dates, and, of course, searching for chocolate Easter eggs. But when their bird neighbors' real eggs go missing, Rory and Sheldon spring into action to save the chicks—when they become the Super-Duper Duo! They use their super-duper powers—and their knowledge about cuckoo bird behavior—to ﬁnd the culprit and return the baby birds to their nests.

The Super-Duper Duo books mix zany adventure comics and animal facts in exciting young readers that are both fun and informative. Just another mission accomplished for the Super-Duper Duo!

Henri Meunier was a social worker before transitioning to writing and illustrating children's books full time. He lives in Bordeaux, France.

Nathalie Choux is a French illustrator living in Paris. Her work has appeared in advertising, newspapers, and dozens of children's books.

28 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 A celebration of sharing stories with friends that conveys all the Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages exuberance of its popular companions Hooray for Hat! and 10.5 in H | 9 in W | 1 lb Wt Hooray for Today!. Carton Qty: 30 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/S: HMH P/M: Rubin Pfeffer Content Picture Book

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Author Residence: Azusa, California Hooray for Books! Brian Won

Turtle has looked everywhere for his favorite book, but it's nowhere to be found! Maybe his book was borrowed by Zebra, Owl, Giraffe, Elephant, or Lion. As Turtle searches, his friends offer to share their own favorite stories, but other books just won't do. Or is it time for Turtle to try something different? A tribute to books, reading, and the joy of sharing stories with others from Brian Won, the author/illustrator of Hooray for Hat! and Hooray for Today!.

Brian Won is an illustrator, author, and art director. Hooray for Hat!, his picture book debut, was named a Hufﬁngton Post Best Picture Book and an NPR Best Book, and Hooray for Today! received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews. He lives with his family near Los Angeles, California. www.brianwon.com

29 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 A hilarious and satisfying story about trying new things . . . and Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages the magic of puppies. 10 in H | 9 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 30 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Andrea Brown Literary Picture Book

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Author Residence: This is especially a problem in Strictville, where no one has ever seen puppies Author: Kansas City, MO Illustrator: Calgary, Alberta, Canada before. And where there are rules against such things. In fact, cuteness of any kind is considered downright criminal.

But one boy is brave enough to face the adorable doggies, and he just may turn things around for this narrow-minded town. A true treat for the funny bone!

Alastair Heim lives in Missouri with his wife and three children, who have successfully taught him how to sit, stay, and fetch. alastairheim.com @alastairheim

Kim Smith has illustrated several books. She lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her husband and her terriﬁc terrier, Whisky. www.kimillustration.com @kimdraws

30 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 A picture book featuring the African American children who Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 40 pages marched in the Children's Crusade—protests 11 in H | 9 in W | 1 lb Wt against segregation—in 1963 Birmingham, Alabama. Carton Qty: 30 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Text: Bradford Literary Art: Painted Words Picture book

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Monica Clark-Robinson, author: Arkansas Frank Morrison, illustrator: Georgia Let the Children March written by Monica Clark-Robinson, illustrations by Frank Morrison

I couldn't play on the same playground as the white kids. I couldn't go to their schools. I couldn't drink from their water fountains. There were so many things I couldn't do.

In 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, thousands of African American children volunteered to march for their civil rights after hearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak. They protested the laws that kept black people separate from white people. Facing fear, hate, and danger, these children used their voices to change the world. Frank Morrison's emotive oil-on-canvas paintings bring this historical event to life, while Monica Clark-Robinson's moving and poetic words document this remarkable time.

MonicaMonica Clark-Robinson is a writer, part-time professor, and professional actor who has been writing for over ﬁfteen years. This is her picture book debut.

FrankFrank Morrison is the illustrator of more than twenty books, including a John Steptoe Award winner, Jazzy Miz Mozetta, and a Coretta Scott King Honor book, Little Melba and Her Big Trombone.

31 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 Community cooperation turns a trafﬁc jam into an opportunity Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages for fun in this inventive counting book starring a pair of clever 8.5 in H | 11 in W | 1 lb Wt canine siblings. Carton Qty: 28 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Text: Erin Murphy Lit Art: Andrea Brown Lit Picture Book

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The Pickwicks' Picnic A Counting Adventure Carol Brendler, illustrated by Renée Kurilla

In this highly original counting tale, the Pickwicks—Pip and Peach, Mom and Daddy—leave the hot, hazy city for a picnic by the shore. Along the way, they are passed by 2 scooters, 3 jeeps, and more—until they hit a sudden roadblock of 10 cruisers.

Trafﬁc stops and drivers grow grumpy, but Pip and Peach know exactly how to turn an unexpected glitch into a festive occasion for everyone!

Engaging rhythm and detail-ﬁlled art reward repeated readings of Carol Brendler and Renée Kurilla’s countable account of a very special picnic.

Carol Brendler is the author of Not Very Scary; Winnie Finn, Worm Farmer; and Radio Girl. She lives near Chicago. www.carolbrendlerbooks.com

Renée Kurilla has illustrated many books, including Orangutanka: A Story in Poems, by Margarita Engle, and Zebraﬁsh, by Sharon Emerson. She lives just south of Boston. www.kurillastration.com

32 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 Eye-popping art and a story of perseverance and ingenuity Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages prove that for a plucky hen, the sky is never the limit. 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 32 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/M: Allen & Unwin A: HMH Picture Book

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Zelda's Big Adventure Marie Alafaci, illustrated by Shane McG

Zelda has big plans—she wants to be the ﬁrst chicken in space. She leaves nothing to chance as she builds her spaceship, plans her experiments, and packs for the journey. All she needs now is a little help from her friends, and if they won’t step up, Zelda will just have to manage on her own!

This modern twist on the traditional Little Red Hen story features an endearing and resourceful chicken determined to fulﬁll her dream.

Marie Alafaci has written nonfiction and fiction for children and adults. This is her first book to be published in America. She lives in Australia.

Shane McG is a Melbourne-based picture book writer and illustrator. www.shanemcgworld.com

33 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 An entertaining detective story with clues to follow, and laughs Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages on every page. 9.8 in H | 10.3 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 20 Territory: US,C,O (-EU) Rights: B/T/P/M: Andersen Press A: HMH Picture Book

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Pigeon P.I. Meg McLaren

This clever and engaging picture book is a delightful and witty ﬁrst look at the "noir" detective genre for young readers. A pigeon private investigator emerges from retirement to track down a birdnapper with the help of his feathered friends. A cute chick reports the crime and makes herself useful enough to become a partner in the detective agency, which by the end of the book is back in business. Includes comical directions for doing detective work.

Meg McLaren has a BA degree in theater design and production and a master's degree in children's book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art in the United Kingdom. Born in Scotland, she currently lives in Inverness, Scotland. Rabbit Magic was her ﬁrst picture book; Pigeon P.I. is her second. www.megmclaren.com

34 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 A fox explores the approach of winter in this lyrical celebration Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages of the change of seasons. 10 in H | 8 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/S: HMH P/M: East West Literary Picture Book

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Author Residence: Marion Dane Bauer lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Richard Jones lives in Devon, England. Winter Dance Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by Richard Jones

Snow is coming, and it's time to get ready! The squirrel gathers nuts, the geese soar south, and the snowshoe hare puts on its new white coat. But what should the fox do? Each animal advises the fox that its own plan is best, but the fox thinks otherwise—yet it's not until he meets a golden-eyed friend that he ﬁnds the perfect way to celebrate the snowfall.

Stunning illustrations by the new talent Richard Jones are the perfect complement to the Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer's lyrical and playful homage to the natural world.

Marion Dane Bauer has written more than 100 books for children, including the Newbery Honor book On My Honor. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. www.mariondanebauer.com

Richard Jones has worked in the creative arts and as a children's librarian for more than a decade. He lives in England. www.paintedmouse.com

35 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 A lively, fun, unpredictable picture book romp set in a magical Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages place—a library. 9.3 in H | 9 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 48 Territory: US,C,O (-EU) Rights: B/T/P/M/S: Maverick Arts Publishing A: HMH Picture Book

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Author Residence: Author: Surrey, England, United Kingdom Illustrator: Northampton, England, United Kingdom The New LiBEARian Story by Alison Donald, pictures by Alex Willmore

A visit to the library can be full of surprises. When the librarian is late for story time, the children go off to look for her and follow mysterious paw prints to ﬁnd a bear sitting at her desk. Is the bear a new librarian? Not exactly. The new LiBEARian opens a book about bears and utters a loud growl. The kids love it! Then the real librarian appears and sends the bear back into the book he came from. A fun twist at the end rounds out this winsomely illustrated tale of a universal childhood experience —story time at the library—infused with magic.

Alison Donald is a pediatric occupational therapist and lives with her family in Surrey, England. The New LiBEARian is her ﬁrst book. www.alisondonald.com

Alex Willmore holds a degree in illustration for children's publishing and lives with his family in Northampton, England. The New LiBEARian is his ﬁrst picture book.

36 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 Two girls, one train, and a lyrical ride through the twists and Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages turns of friendship. 9 in H | 11 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 36 Territory: US,C Rights: B/T/P/M: Hardie Grant Egmont A: HMH Picture Book

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Author Residence: Danny Parker: Perth, Australia Freya Blackwood: New South Wales, Australia Molly and Mae A Friendship Journey Danny Parker, illustrated by Freya Blackwood

When Molly and Mae meet at the train station, two journeys begin: a trip through the countryside and an expedition through the highs and lows of friendship. At ﬁrst the way is scenic and smooth—and then something goes off track. Can Molly and Mae build a bridge of kindness back to each other? Capturing the playfulness, laughter, disagreements, and reconciliations familiar to all relationships, Molly and Mae is a loving portrayal of friendship in its sweetest form.

Danny Danny Parker is the author of several picture books and teaches writing and drama for children. He lives in Australia with his family. www.dannyparker.com.au

FreyaFreya Blackwood is the illustrator of many acclaimed picture books published throughout the world, including My Two Blankets. She lives in Australia with her daughter. www.freyablackwood.com.au

37 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 Join a small mouse as he embarks on a journey that reveals just Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages how big his heart is. 9 in H | 11 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 28 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH Picture Book

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Author Residence: Author: New Concord, OH Illustrator:Berkeley, CA

Great Big Things Kate Hoefler, illustrated by Noah Klocek Chronicling the quiet heroism of one small mouse on an arduous journey to bring another mouse the smallest of gifts, Great Big Things serves as a reminder that it’s not our size but what we’re doing in this world that makes us small or big: it’s what makes a teeny mouse as big as a mountain, what makes his gesture after a long journey as big and as consequential as the moon.

Following her debut, Real Cowboys, Kate Hoeﬂer's poetic story of perseverance and friendship is brought to life by Noah Klocek's breathtaking expansive landscapes that celebrate the natural beauty of the world and the bonds that connect us all.

KKKKaaaatttteeee HHHHooooeeeeflflflfleeeerrrr received her MFA in Poetry from the University of Michigan. Her debut picture

book, Real Cowboys, was released in Fall 2016.

NNNNooooaaaahhhh KKKKlllloooocccceeeekkkk is an artist who loves to work on both books and ﬁlms. As a production designer for Pixar Animation Studios, he worked on the ﬁlms Brave, Up, WALL-E, and Inside Out.

38 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com December 2017 A lighthearted picture book that celebrates words, books, Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages reading, independence, and adventure, and stars an adorable 8.5 in H | 10 in W | 1 lb Wt mouse. Carton Qty: 32 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/A/P/M: Text: Eden Street Literary Art: Wernick & Pratt Picture book

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Author Residence: Author: Ann Arbor, MI Illustrator: Hooksett, NH Mouseling's Words Shutta Crum, illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke

In this lively introduction to the pleasure of words, a timid young mouse's ﬁrst trip out of the nest becomes a reading adventure. Mouseling has grown up surrounded by words, scraps of paper torn from menus. Once he leaves the nest, he decides that discovering words is his mission in life and ﬁnds more words than he can count, spelling and sounding them out, thrilled by each one. The library offers a treasure trove of words, also danger: a cat. When Mouseling realizes that the cat would rather know what's in the books than eat him for dinner, he starts reading aloud to the cat—the best gift he can give in exchange for the world of stories.

Shutta Crum, formerly a librarian, currently writes full-time. She lives with her husband in Michigan. www.shutta.com

Ryan O’Rourke has BFA and MFA degrees in illustration from the University of Hartford. In addition to teaching and creating editorial illustrations, he illustrates picture books. He lives in New Hampshire. www.ryanorourke.com

39 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 I Love My Hair meets If I Ran the Zoo in this fantastical picture Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages book from the illustrator of the Nikki & Deja and Carver 10.5 in H | 9 in W | 1 lb Wt Chronicles series. Carton Qty: 32 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH Picture book

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Author Residence: Atlanta, Georgia

Natalie's Hair Was Wild! Laura Freeman

Natalie's hair is really wild—and she likes it that way! A host of friendly animals agree, and they move right in. At first it's just butterflies and birds that take up residence atop Natalie's head, but soon there are zebras, elephants, even a tiger! With all the roaring and squawking and snorting and burping, poor Natalie can hardly sleep. She needs to find someone to help coax those critters out . . . but who?

Inspired by the author's own childhood adventures with her hair, this playful fantasy will delight all girls and boys who resist having their tresses tamed.

LauraLaura Freeman has illustrated several books for young readers; Natalie's Hair Was Wild! is the ﬁrst book she has also written. Laura grew up wild-haired in New York City, and now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two children. www.lfreemanart.com

40 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 A pampered pup must ﬁnd his place in the pack when a baby Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages comes home in this heartwarming new-sibling book by a debut 8 in H | 8 in W | 1 lb Wt author-illustrator. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Prospect Agency Picture Book

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Bobo and the New Baby Rebecca Minhsuan Huang

Meet Bobo. Bobo is a dog who likes his life just the way it is: at the center of his beloved parents' attention. But a new baby is about to change everything… In this warmhearted new-sibling book, Bobo proves that dogs are not only man’s best friend, but baby’s best friend, too.

Rebecca Rebecca Minhsuan Huang is an illustrator from Taiwan currently living in San Francisco. She makes her debut with Bobo, inspired by a conversation she heard about a couple who sent their dog away when their new baby arrived. So she wrote this trying to use a different point of view, and giving her story a happy ending. www.rebeccamhuang.com

41 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com February 2018 Let your inner artist loose, and ﬁnd art everywhere you look! Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages 8.3 in H | 10 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 30 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/P/M: Lennon-Ritchie Agency A: HMH picture book

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Anywhere Artist Nikki Slade Robinson

"I don't need paint or paper. I can make art anywhere. My imagination is all I need."

In spare, delightful text and illustrations, an exuberant artist makes art from found objects and the world around her. This sprightly picture book celebrates creativity and will inspire readers to ﬁnd art all around them, unleash their imaginations, and make their own artistic creations.

Nikki Slade Robinson’s picture books have won many awards and accolades in her home country of New Zealand. She has illustrated more than sixty children’s books, several of which she has also written, including her U.S. debut Muddle & Mo. Anywhere Artist is her second book to be published in North America.

42 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 Discover the unexpected ways that humans and ants are alike Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages in this new nonﬁction picture book featuring photographs and 8.5 in H | 10 in W | 1 lb Wt comic-style illustrations. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T: HMH A/P/M: HMH Text: Andrea Brown Literary Nonﬁction Series: Just Like Us!

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Just Like Us! Ants by Bridget Heos, illustrated by David Clark

What animal farms, builds roads, constructs rafts, and even babysits its younger siblings? ANTS!

While they might seem as different from humans as animals can possibly be, we actually have a lot in common with these creepy-crawly insects. From their families to their jobs, their farms to their construction work, ants are a lot like us—though with fascinating twists all their own.

Factual and funny—and featuring a dynamic mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations—Just Like Us! Ants will charm even the most reluctant nonﬁction readers.

Bridget Heos is the author of Mustache Baby, Stronger Than Steel, and Shell, Beak, Tusk. She lives in Missouri with her family. www.authorbridgetheos.com

David Clark is the author of numerous books for young readers. He lives in Virginia with his family. www.sites.google.com/site/davidclark1988

43 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 Discover the unexpected ways that humans and birds are alike Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages in this new nonﬁction picture book featuring photographs and 8 in H | 10 in W | 1 lb Wt comic-style illustrations. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T: HMH A/P/M: HMH Text: Andrea Brown Literary Nonﬁction Series: Just Like Us!

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Just Like Us! Birds by Bridget Heos, illustrated by David Clark

What animals compose music, decorate their homes, weave, and even give gifts? BIRDS! While they may eat bugs and lay eggs, we actually have a lot in common with these winged creatures. From their parenting to their homemaking, their ﬁshing to their dancing, birds do have lots in common with people—though with fascinating twists all their own. Factual and funny—and featuring a dynamic mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations—Just Like Us! Birds will charm even the most reluctant nonﬁction readers.

Bridget Heos is the author of Mustache Baby, Stronger Than Steel, and Shell, Beak, Tusk. She lives in Missouri with her family. www.authorbridgetheos.com

David Clark is the author of numerous books for young readers. He lives in Virginia with his family. sites.google.com/site/davidclark1988

44 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 From the award-winning team of Steve Jenkins and Robin Page Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages comes Who Am I?, an animal guessing game picture book sure 9 in H | 9 in W | 1 lb Wt to delight readers at every turn. Carton Qty: 34 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH Picture Book

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Who Am I? An Animal Guessing Game Steve Jenkins and Robin Page

I have two big yellow eyes, soft, silky feathers, eight sharp claws, and an unlucky mousem ouse in my pointy black beak. Who am I?

Who Am I? gives reader clues so they can guess which animal will be revealed in a beautiful, full-spread illustration when they turn the page. Playful nouns, adjectives, and verbs describe the characteristics and movements of each animal. Minimal yet descriptive text encourages visual literacy and positions this title as a wonderful learning to read book. Extra facts will be included at the back of the book.

Imaginative, fun, and beautiful, Who Am I? is an informative and dynamic picture book sure to please.

Robin obin PageR PageRobin PageRobin Page lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband and collaborator, Steve Jenkins, where they run a graphic design studio.

SteveSteve Jenkins has written and illustrated many picture books for young readers, including What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?. His books have been called inventive, masterful, compelling, and accessible.

45 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 In this explosive (and humorous) history of Earth, Sibert Honor Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 112 pages medalist Don Brown spins an eye-opening account of the 10.3 in H | 6.6 in W | 1 lb Wt planet we call home. Carton Qty: 36 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Andrea Brown Literary Nonﬁction Graphic Novel

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Older Than Dirt A Wild but True History of Earth by Don Brown and Dr. Michael Perfit

Almost 14.5 billion years ago, it all started with a BIG BANG and what began as a cloud of gas, dust, and rock eventually took shape and bloomed into a molten sphere. Battered by asteroid collisions, ice ages, and shifting tectonic plates, our ﬂedgling planet ﬁnally pushed forth continents. But if you think the earth has calmed down since then—think again! Geological activity continues to sculpt the earth’s landscape, sometimes with terrible consequences for its inhabitants: earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis.

In this one-of-a-kind, wild, but true history of Earth, the Sibert Honor medalist Don Brown takes on big concepts with humor and ease.

Don BrownDon Brown is the award-winning author and illustrator of many picture book biographies and graphic novels. He lives in New York.

DDDDrrrr.... MMMMiiiicccchhhhaaaaeeeellll PPPPeeeerrrrfifififitttt is professor and chair of geological sciences at the University of Florida, and he has authored or coauthored more than one hundred peer-reviewed technical papers and articles in scientific publications.

46 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 Discover the story behind the creation of Alice's Adventures in Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 40 pages Wonderland, told using the inventive language of Lewis Carroll 11 in H | 9 in W | 1 lb Wt himself. Carton Qty: 30 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/A/P/M: Writers House Nonﬁction Picture Book

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One Fun Day with Lewis Carroll A Celebration of Wordplay and a Girl Named Alice Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Júlia Sardà

The wordsmith Lewis Carroll is famed for the freewheeling world of Wonderland in his beloved classics Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. In this gloriously illustrated picture book, Carroll's childlike love of life is showcased alongside his brilliance at creating and adapting playful words and phrases. From brillig and ugliﬁcation to frumious and chortle, the award-winning author Kathleen Krull uses many of Carroll’s own words to tell the story of a man who wanted to make children laugh and whose legacy continues to entertain and delight.

Kathleen Krull is well known for her award-winning nonﬁction for young people, including the Lives of ... series. She lives in San Diego, California. www.kathleenkrull.com

Júlia Sardà has illustrated everything from classic children’s books to concept art for merchandise and video games. She lives in Barcelona. www.juliasarda.com

47 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 Curious George Makes Pancakes now in lap board book Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under format! 24 pages 9.3 in H | 10.3 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 25 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Universal Lap board book Series: Curious George

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48 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under Everyone's favorite curious monkey spends a day at the farm 16 pages in this interactive lift-the-ﬂap tabbed adventure. 8.3 in H | 8.3 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Universal Novelty Series: Curious George

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Curious George and the man with the yellow hat spend a busy day at the Jackson Family Farm in this sturdy, colorful, tabbed board book. Help George ﬁnd the milking pail, gather all of the eggs in the hen house, and even come up with a plan to keep the crows away from the crops! Interactive ﬂaps on every spread reveal hidden details to delight little ones on repeat readings.

H. A. Rey and his wife, Margret, ﬁrst introduced the world to the bighearted, fun-loving troublemaker-hero Curious George in 1941, and young readers have been in love with him ever since.

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49 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com December 2017 A lulling rhyme and cozy touch-and-feel textures make this Ages 3 to 3, Grades P And Under the perfect bedtime book for the most energetic little 12 pages monkeys. 7.5 in H | 7 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Universal Studios Novelty book

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After a day of play and mischief, Curious George enjoys his calming bedtime routine. Now sleepy kids can put away toys, take a bath, and snuggle up in soft jammies with everyone's favorite monkey! Little ones will love to explore the touchable textures and familiar situations on each page as they wind down from their busy days.

H.A..A. ReyH ReyH.A. ReyH.A. Rey and his wife, MargretMargretMargretMargret, ﬁrst introduced the world to the bighearted, fun-loving troublemaker-hero Curious George in 1941, and young readers have been in love with him ever since.

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50 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 A storybook boxed set including four board book classic tales Ages 3 And Under, Grades P And Under featuring the one and only Curious George! Perfect for little 88 pages hands and growing minds. 7 in H | 7 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 8 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B: Walker Books T/A: HMH P/M: Universal Studios Board book boxed set Series: Curious George

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Curious George’s adventures have delighted children for more than 75 years. Now, Margret and H. A. Rey’s art is restored beautifully in this storybook collection, which contains four board books, perfect for little hands.

This value-packed gift set includes four original and beloved Curious George board books with modern redesigned jackets in a sturdy case.

This collection includes Curious George and the Bunny, Curious George Goes Fishing, Curious George Loves to Ride, and Curious George and the Rocket.

Children will love reading these classic tales featuring one very lovable—and mischievous—monkey.

H. A. Rey and his wife, Margret, ﬁrst introduced the world to the bighearted, fun-loving troublemaker-hero Curious George in 1941, and young readers have been in love with him ever since.

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51 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com In Curious George's newest adventure, he's battling a cold. October 2017 Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 The doctor prescribes plenty of rest and ﬂuids—but George 24 pages wants to know what he can do to speed up the recovery 8 in H | 8 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 50 process in order to keep his play date. Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Universal Picture book Series: Curious George

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Poor George isn’t feeling well. With a snifﬂing nose and a sore throat, there's not much to do besides cuddle up on the couch with some favorite books, games, and movies. The doctor tells him to drink plenty of ﬂuids and get some rest. But when he has to postpone his play date with his friend Sam, George comes up with the perfect plan to get well soon.

H.. A. ReyH A. ReyH. A. ReyH. A. Rey and his wife, MargretMargretMargretMargret, ﬁrst introduced the world to the bighearted, fun-loving troublemaker-hero Curious George in 1941, and young readers have been in love with him ever since.

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52 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com December 2017 A new CGTV early reader all about friendship, crafts, and Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 24 pages ingenuity--with a Valentine's Day hook! 9 in H | 6 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Universal Reader Series: Curious George

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Celebrate Valentine's Day with Curious George in this Level 2 Green Light Reader, based on the Emmy Award–winning PBS TV show. George wants to make Valentine’s Day cards for all his friends, but even with four paws, it takes a long time to create homemade cards for everyone. With a little help from sponge shapes, red paint, and a wafﬂe iron, George creates the ﬁrst ever monkey Valentine’s printing press!

H. A. ReyH. A. Rey and his wife, MargretMargretMargretMargret, ﬁrst introduced the world to the bighearted, fun-loving troublemaker-hero Curious George in 1941, and young readers have been in love with him ever since.

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53 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 A new CGTV 8x8 follows George as he and his friend Allie Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 24 pages attempt make a guitar with household items. 8 in H | 8 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Universal Picture book Series: Curious George

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In this new 8x8 based on the Emmy Award-winning PBS show, Curious George, the man with the yellow hat can’t wait to join the Uptown Bluegrass Band for a good old-fashioned country hoedown. When George accidentally ruins the man’s guitar while trying to clean it, George and Allie decide to make a new guitar! With a shoestring, rubber band, ﬁshing wire, and yoyo, George and Allie's creation has a truly unique sound! Bonus activities help reinforce the concepts in the story, including instructions for building your very own homemade string instrument!

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54 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 A curious monkey is a busy monkey! In this exciting new Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 208 pages treasury jam-packed with fun, Curious George fans will ﬁnd 9 in H | 9 in W | 1 lb Wt eight stories about their favorite mischievous monkey. Carton Qty: 16 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Universal Paper over board picture book Series: Curious George

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A curious monkey is a busy monkey! George is always on the go–trying something new, visiting new places, and meeting new people.

In this exciting collection, Curious George fans will ﬁnd eight stories about their favorite little monkey: Curious George and the Ice Cream Surprise, Curious George Goes to the Zoo, Curious George Says Thank You, Curious George Saves His Pennies, Curious George Visits the Dentist, Curious George Goes to a Bookstore, Curious George Joins the Team, and Curious George and the Sleepover.

It's a treasury to be cherished by fans old and new!

H.. A. ReyH A. ReyH. A. ReyH. A. Rey and his wife, Margret,Margret,Margret,Margret, ﬁrst introduced the world to the bighearted, fun-loving troublemaker-hero Curious George in 1941, and young readers have been in love with him ever since.

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55 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 Celebrate Christmas with Curious George! The New York Times Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 24 pages bestseller and holiday classic is now available in 8 in H | 8 in W | 1 lb Wt paperback—with stickers! Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Universal Picture book Series: Curious George

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It’s Christmastime! And irrepressible, excitable Curious George has just the spirit for it. He can’t wait to help his best friend, the man with the yellow hat, pick out their holiday tree. At the tree farm, however, amid all the excitement of ﬁnding the perfect specimen, George gets carried away, as usual—atop his favorite tree! Hiding in the tree’s branches, George ﬁnds himself delivered to the local children’s hospital, where his tree trimming antics cheer the children and he gets to meet a jolly man in a bright red suit.

H. A. Rey and his wife, Margret, ﬁrst introduced the world to the bighearted, fun-loving troublemaker-hero Curious George in 1941, and young readers have been in love with him ever since.

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56 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 Big Dog and Little Dog make a silly (and stinky!) mistake in this Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages bilingual early reader. 9 in H | 6 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Reader

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Perrazo y Perrito se equivocan/Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake (bilingual reader) Big Dog and Little Dog are at it again in this Spanish/English bilingual early reader. That black and white critter looks like a kitty, but it sure doesn't smell like a kitty!

With deceptively simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey brings the joys of childhood friendships to life through his tales of two lovable dog pals. This Green Light Reader will help young children build basic reading skills in both Spanish and English (which are clearly set in different colors), while also tickling their funny bone. Bonus skill- building activity section at the back of the book.

Dav PilkeyDav Pilkey is the creator of many acclaimed children's books, including Dogzilla, Kat Kong, God Bless the Gargoyles, and the best-selling Captain Underpants and Ricky Ricotta series. His book The Paperboy received a Caldecott Honor. He lives in the Paciﬁc Northwest.

57 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 In this twenty-ﬁfth volume of the beloved early reader series, Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 40 pages Mr. Putter and Tabby take a wild ride down the sledding slope! 8.8 in H | 6.3 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T: Text: HMH Art: P/M: Text: HMH Art: A: Recorded Books Easy reader Series: Mr. Putter & Tabby

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Author Residence: Author: Paciﬁc Northwest Illustrator: New York

Mr. Putter & Tabby Hit the Slope Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Arthur Howard

"A comforting story to curl up with on a chilly winter day." —School Library Journal

Mr. Putter and his ﬁne cat, Tabby, like winter. But when the snow is deep outside and there’s nothing to do inside, even a cozy winter day can be a little slow. Not for long! When Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, pull two sleds out of the garage, the four friends head for the sledding slope for the wildest ride ever. Maybe winter is not so slow after all!

CynthiaCynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and author of many acclaimed books for children, including the classic early reader series Mr. Putter & Tabby and Henry & Mudge. She lives in the Paciﬁc Northwest.

ArthurArthur Howard created the lively illustrations for all of the Mr. Putter & Tabby books and many other picture books. He lives in New York.

58 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com December 2017 Share a Valentine’s Day secret with sweethearts Mouse and Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 48 pages Mole in the seventh installment to this Geisel Honor award– 9 in H | 6 in W | 1 lb Wt winning early reader series. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH Green Light Reader Series: Green Light Readers Level 3

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Mouse and Mole, Secret Valentine (reader) Wong Herbert Yee

"Rush out and treat newly independent readers to this heartwarming tale." —Kirkus Reviews

Rosy-cheeked Mouse and shy Mole share their secret valentines and feel butterﬂies in their bellies in this delightful addition in the award-winning Mouse and Mole series. Wong Herbert Yee creates just the right combination of sweetness, humor, and heart with his words and images for this early reader audience. Readers will be smitten and swooning with this tender and funny book in this artful and accessible series. As an added bonus, learn how to make a valentine to share in the back of the book!

Wong Herbert Yee has written many books for children, including Mouse and Mole: Fine Feathered Friends, which received the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award in 2010. This is his seventh book about Mouse and Mole. He lives in Michigan with his family. sites.google.com/site /wongherbertyee

59 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 Green Light Readers welcomes Woof & Quack, a tickle- Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages your-funny-bone friendship series for beginning readers starring 9 in H | 6 in W | 1 lb Wt a not-so-typical dog and duck. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Text: Sean McCarthy Literary Art: Hansen Literary Green Light Reader (easy reader) Series: Green Light Readers Level 1

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Meet Woof and Quack, a fun pair of pals who defy dog and duck stereotypes. Woof absolutely does not like to fetch—not a ball, not a banana, not that lovely cake. Good thing Quack likes to fetch! The results are laugh-out-loud comical in the debut of this exuberant beginning reader series that’s perfect for fans of Elephant and Piggie and Ballet Cat. Story unfolds in speech bubbles on colorful pages brimming with easy-to-read banter, fun-to-repeat phrases, and silly sound effects —SWOOSH! WHOOSH! WOBBLE! SPLAT!

JamieJamie Swenson is the author If You Were a Dog (FSG), illustrated by Chris Raschka. Jamie is also a children's librarian in Wisconsin. www.jamieswenson.com

Ryan SiasRyan Sias is the author-illustrator of Sniff Sniff (Abrams) and the upcoming Super-Duper Doodle Books (HMH). He lives in Astoria, New York. www.ryansias.com

60 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 Cozy up with Woof & Quack, fun pals who defy dog and duck Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages stereotypes, in a new Green Light Readers series for Level 1 9 in H | 6 in W | 1 lb Wt beginners. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Text: Sean McCarthy Literary Art: Hansen Literary Series: Green Light Readers Level 1

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Winter is coming! Quack has decided he is absolutely not flying south this winter. He wants to play in the snow, sled, skate, and build snow ducks. His pal Woof is skeptical but goes along with the scheme until— BRRR!—Woof insists he's flying south. But wait! Dogs do not fly south in winter! Or do they? Beginning readers will be tickled to find out in this colorful, easy-to-read story starring a not-so-typical dog and duck. WOOF! WOOF! QUACK! QUACK!

JamieJamie A. Swenson is the author If You Were a Dog (FSG), illustrated by Chris Raschka. Jamie is also a children's librarian in Wisconsin. www.jamieswenson.com

Ryan SiasRyan Sias is the author-illustrator of Sniff Sniff (Abrams) and the upcoming Super-Duper Doodle Books (HMH). He lives in Astoria, New York. www.ryansias.com

61 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 Introducing Steve Jenkins's Extreme Animals readers. Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 40 pages Deadliest! highlights the world's most dangerous animals, 9 in H | 6 in W | 1 lb Wt showcasing remarkable abilities and behaviors. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH Early Reader Series: Extreme Animals

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Deadliest! 20 Dangerous Animals Steve Jenkins

What do a cape buffalo, a king cobra, and a puffer ﬁsh have in common? They're all deadly!

Deadliest! showcases some of the planet’s most threatening creatures. Steve Jenkins's Extreme Animals reader series explores nature's truly superlative animals with the help of illustrations, infographics, facts, and ﬁgures while detailing the astounding abilities of critters as small as a frog or as big as a whale. Each installment focuses on truly amazing and unusual animals, making these nonﬁction readers accessible, informative, and fascinating.

SteveSteve Jenkins has written and illustrated many nonﬁction picture books for young readers, including What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?. His books have been called inventive, masterful, playful, compelling, engaging, accessible, and informative. He lives in Boulder, Colorado, with his wife and frequent collaborator, Robin Page.

62 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 Introducing Steve Jenkins's Extreme Animals Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 40 pages readers. Trickiest! highlights the world's most cunning animals, 9 in H | 6 in W | 1 lb Wt showcasing remarkable abilities and behaviors. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH Early Reader Series: Extreme Animals

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Trickiest! 19 Sneaky Animals Steve Jenkins

Trickiest! introduces readers to some of the slyest animals on the planet, and the award-winning author and illustrator Steve Jenkins is here to show you what earned them their reputation.

Steve's Extreme Animals reader series explores nature's truly superlative animals with the help of illustrations, infographics, facts, and ﬁgures while detailing the astounding abilities of critters as small as a frog or as big as a whale. Each installment focuses on truly amazing and unusual animals, making these nonﬁction readers accessible, informative, and fascinating.

63 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com December 2017 A new title in a chapter book series featuring African American Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 144 pages and Latino boys that's full of kid-friendly charm and universal 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt appeal. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH Chapter Book Series: The Carver Chronicles

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Karen English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner and the author of the Nikki and Deja series. She is a former elementary school teacher and lives in Los Angeles, California.

Laura Freeman has illustrated many books, including ten about the kids of Carver Elementary. She lives near Atlanta, Georgia. www.freemanart.com

64 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 Watership Down meets Redwall in the ﬁrst book of Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 256 pages Longburrow, a bold and breathtaking new fantasy series. 8.5 in H | 5.4 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 24 Territory: US,O (-EU) Rights: B/T/P/M: Faber & Faber A: HMH Middle Grade Fiction Series: Longburrow

Clarion Books $16.99 9781328695826 E-book ISBN 9781328828910 Podkin One-Ear MARKETING by Kieran Larwood, illustrated by David Wyatt National advertising campaign In a classic fantasy world of anthropomorphic rabbits, three young siblings are on National media campaign the run from the villainous Gorm tribe who have killed and enslaved their clan. Middle Grade Mania campaign: dedicated Podkin, once destined to be clan leader, has always been spoiled, but now he must act website bravely as he, his older sister, and baby brother ﬂee for their lives. middlegrademania.com with downloadable activities and guides; social Facing pursuit and treachery, the three collect allies in their search for refuge, until at media campaign last they are ready to ﬁght back against the Gorm and attempt to rid the land of an Bookmark evil scourge. ARC mailings and giveaways Conference promotions Brilliant storytelling combines with spine-tingling action in a tale proving that anyone—even little rabbits—can achieve great things. Author Residence: Author: Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom Illustrator: England, United Kieran Larwood has been passionate about stories and storytelling since reading The Hobbit at Kingdom age six. He is now a primary school teacher, father, and author of novels for children. He lives on the Isle of Wight in Great Britain. www.kmlarwood.com

65 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 The Westing Game meets The Mysterious Benedict Society in Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 384 pages this sequel to the Edgar Award-winning New York 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Times bestseller, Greenglass House. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T: HMH P/M: Barry Goldblatt A: Recorded Books Middle Grade Fiction

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This exciting sequel to a beloved book that was praised in a starred review as "an enchanting, empowering read" is sure to thrill both fans and newcomers. Like its predecessor, it's a smart, suspenseful tale that offers ghosts, friendships, and a cast of unforgettable characters, all wrapped up in a cozy mystery.

Kate Milford is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including Greenglass House,The Boneshaker, and The Broken Lands. She is also a regular travel columnist for the Nagspeake Board of Tourism and Culture. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York. www.clockworkfoundry.com

66 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 A new fast-paced page-turner in the high-stakes Survivor Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5 112 pages Diaries series. Perfect for fans of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived 8 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt series and Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH Series: Survivor Diaries

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Author Residence: Stay calm. Stay smart. Survive. Whiteﬁsh Falls, Ontario Twelve-year-old twins Ashley and Ryan are skiing with their parents in Wyoming's Grand Teton Mountains where there is a ground-shaking rumble. Unstable snow rushes downhill and buries them in icy white. Will the twins have the knowledge and grit to stay alive?

With seventeen years of hands-on experience and training in remote areas, real-life survival expert Terry Lynn Johnson (Ice Dogs) creates on-the-edge-of-your-seat storytelling featuring the real skills that kids need to survive a disaster. Perfect for fans of Lauren Tarshis’s I Survived series, this page-turner with illustrations includes survival tips from the National Avalanche Center and U.S. Forest Service. You could have a better chance of surviving a real-life avalanche after reading this book!

Terry Terry Lynn Johnson has lived in northern Ontario Canada for more than forty years. She's a conservation ofﬁcer with seventeen years’ experience. For many years, she taught winter survival and quinzee construction as the owner-operator of a dogsledding business. Terry enjoys snowshoeing and dreaming up ways to survive the outdoors. www.terrylynnjohnson.com

67 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 A young boy sets up his own sled dog school to save his failing Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 208 pages math grade and ultimately overcomes his self-doubts about 7.8 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt being smart enough. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T: HMH A/P/M: Andrea Brown Literary Middle Grade Novel

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Author Residence: Terry Lynn Johnson Whiteﬁsh Falls, Ontario, Canada Eleven-year-old Matt is struggling in school and he has to set up his own business to save his failing math grade. But what is he even good at? The only thing he truly loves is his team of dogs, and so Matt’s Sled Dog School is born. Teaching dogsledding should be easy, right?

But people, just like dogs, can be unpredictable. And sometimes the bravest thing a person can do is admit they need help. Like Terry Lynn Johnson’s popular Ice Dogs, Sled Dog School is about overcoming adversity, ﬁnding your strengths, and your friends, and following your passions.

Terry Terry Lynn Johnson, author of Ice Dogs and the Survivor Diaries series, lives in Whiteﬁsh Falls, Ontario, where for ten years she owned a team of eighteen Alaskan Huskies. www.terrylynnjohnson.com

68 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 The Vanderbeekers will do whatever it takes to stay in their Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5 304 pages beloved home in this sweeping family story that is as lively and 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt diverse as any street in Harlem. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Curtis Brown Middle Grade Novel

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A modern classic in the making reminiscent of the Penderwicks series, The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street is about the connections we make and the unexpected turns life can take.

Karina Glaser lives in Harlem, New York City, with her husband, two daughters, and assortment of rescued animals. One of her proudest achievements is raising two kids who can't go anywhere without a book. This is her debut novel.

69 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 A poignant story of friendship, forgiveness, and the spirit of Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 336 pages Christmas based on true events. 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Middle grade historical ﬁction

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Author Residence: Tampa, Florida G. Neri is the author of Tru and Nelle as well as the Coretta Scott King Honor–winning author of Yummy. His other books include Chess Rumble, Ghetto Cowboy, and Hello, I'm Johnny Cash, a Florida Book Award winner. Neri lives in Tampa, Florida, with his family. www.gneri.com

70 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 A charming illustrated middle grade series for fans of televised Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5 192 pages cooking competitions such as Chopped Jr., MasterChef Junior, 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt and Kids Baking Championship. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH Middle grade Series: Next Best Junior Chef

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MARKETING Lights, Camera, Cook! (Next Best Junior National advertising Chef series, Episode 1) campaign National parenting media written by Charise Mericle Harper, with illustrations by Aurélie Blard- campaign Quintard Middle Grade Mania campaign: dedicated Mix: Four highly talented junior chefs, three celebrity judges, two grand prizes website middlegrademania.com Add: A televised cooking competition ﬁlled with exciting challenges with downloadable Yields: One wildly fun read! activities and guides; social media campaign Social media campaign In episode one of this zesty new three-book series, it's lights, camera, cook for four ARC mailings and tween contestants on the outrageously popular kids' cooking show, Next Best Junior giveaways Chef. Conference promotions

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Charise Mericle Harper is the author of many books for young readers in addition to the witty Just Grace series. In a starred review, Booklist called Just Grace “hilarious” and said, “Give this to . . . anyone looking for a funny book.” Charise lives in New York with her family.

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72 • • www.hmhco.com February 2018 Experience the Gulf War through the eyes of an ordinary Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 288 pages eleven-year-old Iraqi boy in this riveting novel based on the 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt childhood of the coauthor, Ali Fadhil. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/P/M: Trident Media A/S: HMH Middle Grade Fiction

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National advertising Based on a True Story campaign National media campaign Jennifer Roy with Ali Fadhil Select author events Middle Grade Mania At the start of 1991, eleven-year-old Ali Fadhil was consumed by his love for soccer, campaign: dedicated video games, and American television shows. Then, on January 17, Iraq’s dictator website middlegrademania.com Saddam Hussein went to war with thirty-four nations lead by the United States. with downloadable activities and guides; social Over the next forty-three days, Ali and his family survived bombings, food media campaign Middle Grade Mania shortages, and constant fear. Ali and his brothers played soccer on the abandoned bookseller mailing streets of their Basra neighborhood, wondering when or if their medic father would ARC mailings and giveaways return from the war front. Cinematic, accessible, and timely, this is the story of one Conference promotions ordinary kid’s view of life during war.

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Ali Fadhil grew up in Iraq and survived two wars by the age of twelve. He worked as an interpreter at Saddam Hussein’s trial and with the U.S. Army in Iraq and Afghanistan. He lives in Columbus, Ohio.

73 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 Like a junior X-Men story, this inventive novel follows a group Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 272 pages of kids born with animal DNA who are outcast from society 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt and quarantined in a mysterious school. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Friedrich Agency Middle Grade Fiction

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Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY Tentacle and Wing Sarah Porter

Twelve-year-old Ada is a Chimera, born with human and animal DNA thanks to a genetic experiment gone wrong. Because being a “kime” is believed to be contagious, she has kept her condition—complete with infrared vision—hidden. But a surprise test outs her, and Ada is shipped off to a quarantined school for kimes.

There Ada meets kids of many different shapes, stripes, and appendages, such as a girl with dragonﬂy wings and a seal-boy. As she adjusts to her new life, Ada senses that the facility is keeping a secret that could upend everything the world knows about Chimeras. But will someone put a stop to her efforts to uncover the truth?

Sarah Porter is the author of the young adult novels Lost Voices, Waking Storms,The Twice Lost, and Vassa in the Night. Tentacle and Wing is her ﬁrst book for middle grade readers. She is also an artist and a freelance public school teacher. Sarah lives in Brooklyn, New York. www.sarahporterbooks.com

74 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 A beautifully written novel about a young girl coming to grips Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 192 pages with loss. 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T: HMH A/P/M: Bookstop Literary Middle grade ﬁction

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Author Residence: Anchorage, Alaska Lily's Mountain Hanna Moderow

Lily refuses to believe what everyone else accepts to be true: that her father has died while climbing Denali, the highest mountain in North America. Lily has grown up hiking in the Alaskan wilderness with her dad. He's an expert climber. There's no way he would let something like this happen. So instead of grieving, Lily decides to rescue him. Her plan takes her to Denali and on a journey that tests her physically and emotionally.

In this powerful debut, Hannah Moderow has written an authentic Alaskan adventure that crosses terrain both beautiful and haunting—and ultimately shows the bond of family and the wonder of wild places.

Hannah Moderow has lived in Alaska all her life within sight of Mount Denali on a clear day! Currently she is the marketing coordinator for the Make-a-Wish Foundation in the Northwest. She lives in Anchorage, Alaska, with her family. www.hannahmoderow.com

75 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 Quirky, hilarious, and completely original, Monster Nanny Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5 304 pages begins when a hairy, dusty creature shows up on the Hellman 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt family doorstep to be their nanny. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World English Rights: B/A: HMH P/M: Elina Alback Literary Middle Grade Novel

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Author Residence: Helsinki, Finland Monster Nanny Tuutikki Tolonen

The Hellman children must make dowith a nanny while their mother is away at a spa. The only problem? Their nanny is a monster. Grah is hairy, dusty, and doesn't talk. When the siblings discover that other neighborhood kids have been left with similar creatures, they start to wonder where the monsters came from. With the parents away, the kids work together (between bickering) to ﬁgure out the mystery of the monsters. Tolonen seamlessly intertwines contemporary life with a world full of strange creatures. Monster Nanny is at once a refreshing change of pace and a return to timeless adventure.

Tuutikki Tolonen is the author of several acclaimed children’s books. She teaches creative writing, and works as an editor and reporter at Vinski, Finland’s only literary journal for children. Monster Nanny is her ﬁrst middle grade novel.

Pasi Pitkanen has illustrated several books for children. She lives in Helsinki, Finland.

76 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 With racial tensions rising, Rose Lee Carter must ﬁnd her place Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 288 pages in the Civil Rights Movement in this sequel to Midnight 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Without a Moon. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World English Rights: B/A: HMH T/P/M: ICM Middle Grade Fiction

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Select author events National media campaign Middle Grade Mania campaign: dedicated website middlegrademania.com with downloadable activities and guides; social media campaign ARC mailings and giveaways Conference promotions A Sky Full of Stars Author Residence: Southaven, Mississippi Linda Williams Jackson

After the murder of Emmett Till, thirteen-year-old Rose is struggling with her decision to stay in Mississippi. Torn between the opinions of Shorty, a boy who wants to meet violence with violence, and Hallelujah, her best friend who believes in the power of peaceful protests, Rose is scared of the mounting racial tension and is starting to lose hope. But when Rose helps Aunt Ruthie start her own business, she begins to see how she can make a difference in her community. Life might be easier in the North, but Mississippi is home and that's worth ﬁghting for. Mid-Century Mississippi comes alive in this sequel to Midnight Without a Moon.

LindaLinda Williams Jackson was born in a small town in Mississippi and likes to write about unassuming, everyday characters in small-town settings. She still lives in Mississippi with her husband and children. www.lindajacksonwrites.blogspot.com

77 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com February 2018 Would you trust your besties with your (social) life? This super- Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 192 pages contemporary friendship story is illustrated with full-color 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt photos. Carton Qty: 32 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: Text: HMH middle grade ﬁction

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Author Residence: New York Snapstreak A New School, A Head Injury, and How My Best Friends Saved My (Social) Life Suzanne Weyn

Eighth-grader Vee is doomed to move to a new town, away from her BFFs Megan and Lulu. To get a jump on her new social life, she starts snapping with local Queen Bee, Gwynneth. Megan and Lulu have mixed feelings about G., but Vee's snapstreak with her is well under way when they get the biggest news EVER: The local radio station is hosting a Boys Being Dudes concert for the pair of students from different schools who can prove the longest running snapstreak! Vee could win this! The girls' BBD dreams are in reach when a gym class concussion lands Vee in bed, under a strict phone ban. It's up to Megan and Lulu to keep the streak going.

Suzanne Weyn is the acclaimed author of many novels of middle grade and young adult ﬁction. She is the author of the Haunted Museum books and The Bar Code Tattoo. SuzanneWeynBooks.com

78 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 A new SITF on the dangers posed by asteroids from the Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 80 pages acclaimed author of The Mighty Mars Rovers, 9 in H | 11 in W | 1 lb Wt Eruption!, and The Next Wave. Carton Qty: 20 Territory: World Rights: B/T: HMH A/P/M: Andrea Brown Literary Nonﬁction Series: Scientists in the Field Series

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Impact! Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World Elizabeth Rusch

Asteroids bombard our atmosphere all the time. Some are harmless, burning up in a ﬂash of light. But others explode with a great sonic boom, smashing windows and throwing people to the ground. Worst of all, some asteroids strike our planet, blasting out massive craters and destroying everything nearby on impact.

Follow the award-winning author Elizabeth Rusch into the ﬁeld with scientists as they search for dangerous asteroids in space, study asteroids that have smashed into the ground, and make plans to prevent an asteroid strike if one ever threatens our planet.

Elizabeth Rusch is the author of award-winning nonﬁction titles for children, including previous Scientists in the Field titles, Eruption!, The Mighty Mars Rovers and The Next Wave. Elizabeth lives in Oregon with her family. www.elizabethrusch.com

Karin Anderson has worked for the New York Times, and the Washington Post. www.karinanderson.com

79 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 The latest Scientists in the Field installment takes readers to Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 80 pages Iceland to explore the island of Surtsey–the newest earth on 9 in H | 11 in W | 1 lb Wt Earth! Carton Qty: 20 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH Nonﬁction Series: Scientists in the Field Series

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Life on Surtsey, Iceland's Upstart Island by Loree Grifﬁn Burns

On November 14, 1963, a volcano ﬁfteen miles off the shore of Iceland exploded under the sea, resulting in a brand-new island. Scientists immediately recognized Surtsey for what it was: an opportunity to observe the way life takes hold.

Loree Griffin Burns follows entomologist Erling Ólafsson on a five-day trip to Surtsey, where since 1970 he has studied the arrival and survival of insects and other species. Readers see how demanding conditions on Surtsey can be, what it’s like to eat and work while making the smallest impact possible, and the passion driving these remarkable scientists in one of the world’s most unique fields ever!

Loree Grifﬁn Burns,Ph.D., did her doctoral at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Ms. Burns lives in Massachusetts with her husband and children. She is the author of Beetle Busters, Tracking Trash, and The Hive Detectives.

80 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 Inspiring stories about animals who overcame adversity with Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5 144 pages help from prosthetic science. The perfect ﬁt for animal lovers 9 in H | 7 in W | 1 lb Wt and science enthusiasts alike. Carton Qty: 30 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Dystel & Goderich Nonﬁction

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Unstoppable True Stories of Amazing Bionic Animals by Nancy Furstinger

Chris P. Bacon was born with malformed legs, but with the help of a wheelchair made of construction toys, he’s become a hero to people with similar challenges.

Nancy Furstinger proﬁles Chris P. Bacon and many other animals in Unstoppable—all of whom are making their way around with the help of prosthetics, braces, orthotics and wheelchairs! Readers will meet the caretakers, prosthetists, vets, and loving families that help to make recovery possible. Furstinger offers a glimpse into the cutting-edge technologies, such as 3D printing and brain-controlled prosthetics, that are helping to improve the lives of animals and humans alike.

Nancy Furstinger has been speaking up for animals since she learned to talk—and she hasn’t shut up yet. She is the author of more than one hundred books, including Mercy: The Incredible Story of Henry Bergh, Founder of the ASPCA and Friend to Animals. Nancy was inspired to write Unstoppable in part by her own two differently abled rabbits.

81 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 Life Hacks for Kids, the top-rated DreamworksTV YouTube Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 208 pages show, comes alive in this creative and fun book. Featuring the 10 in H | 8 in W | 1 lb Wt adorable star of the show—Sunny Keller. Carton Qty: 14 Territory: World Rights: B/T: HMH A/P/M: Author Retains Middle-grade nonﬁction

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82 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com February 2018 The Newbery Honor winner Joyce Sidman explores the Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 160 pages extraordinary life and scientiﬁc discoveries of Maria Merian, 9 in H | 7 in W | 1 lb Wt who discovered the truth about metamorphosis. Carton Qty: 30 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH Nonﬁction

HMH Books for Young Readers $17.99 / $24.99 Can. 9780544717138 E-book ISBN 9781328830289 MARKETING The Girl Who Drew Butterflies National media campaign National advertising How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science Select author events Educator guide Bugs, of all kinds, were considered to be “born of mud” and to be “beasts of the Middle Grade Mania devil.” Why would anyone, let alone a girl, want to study and observe them? campaign: dedicated website middlegrademania.com One of the first naturalists to observe live insects directly, Maria Sibylla Merian was with downloadable also one of the first to document the metamorphosis of the butterfly. In this visual activities and guides; social media campaign nonfiction biography, richly illustrated throughout with full-color original paintings ARC mailings and by Merian herself, the Newbery Honor–winning author Joyce Sidman paints her own giveaways picture of one of the first female entomologists and a woman who flouted convention Conference promotions in the pursuit of knowledge and her passion for insects.

Author Residence: Joyce Sidman is today's foremost nature poet for children. Accolades for her books include Wayzata, MN two Caldecott Honors, a Lee Bennet Hopkins Award, the Claudia Lews Award, and many stars and Best of lists. For her body of work, she won NCTE's Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. She lives in Wayzata, Minnesota. www.joycesidman.com

83 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com February 2018 Peak travels to Myanmar on another climbing adventure! Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up 304 pages 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M/S: Barbara Kouts Agency Teen Fiction

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Ascent A Peak Marcello Adventure Roland Smith

A few months after returning from Afghanistan, Peak Marcello is in Myanmar visiting Alessia. Myanmar has been in the grips of a brutal military regime for more than ﬁfty years, but recently the government has allowed more tourists to enter.

While there, Peak is invited to climb Hkakabo Razi, one of the most isolated mountains in the world, to discover the exact elevation of the mountain. But getting to the mountain will involve a four-week trek through tropical rain forests rife with hazards—from venomous reptiles and leeches to corrupt police and military. In the end, summiting Hkakabo Razi may be the easiest thing Peak does.

Roland Smith is the best-selling author of Peak, The Edge, and other critically acclaimed adventure novels for young readers. When he isn't writing, he's traveling the country, speaking at schools and events. He lives in Portland, Oregon. www.rolandsmith.com

84 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com December 2017 Lily and Abelard, two neurodivergent teens, ﬁnd romantic Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up 352 pages inspiration in medieval literature. Can their love work in 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt modern-day Texas? Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T: HMH P/M: Dystel & Goderich Literary A: Dreamscape Media Young Adult Novel

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Author Residence: Austin, Texas The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily Laura Creedle

When Lily Michaels-Ryan ditches her ADHD meds and lands in detention with Abelard, who has Asperger’s, she’s intrigued—Abelard seems thirty seconds behind, while she feels thirty seconds ahead. It doesn't hurt that he’s brilliant and beautiful.

When Abelard posts a quote from The Letters of Abelard and Heloise online, their mutual afﬁnity for ancient love letters connects them. The two fall for each other. Hard. But is it enough to bridge their differences in person?

This hilarious, heartbreaking story of human connection between two neurodivergent teens creates characters that will stay with you long after you ﬁnish reading.

LauraLaura Creedle lives in Austin, Texas, and writes about her experiences as an AHDH writer at www.lauracreedle.com. The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily is her debut novel.

85 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 Twin teen girls are linked by a dark and deadly inheritance that Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up 384 pages will destroy one of them. 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 24 Territory: US,C,O (-EU) Rights: B/T/P/M: Caroline Sheldon Literary A: Dreamscape Media Teen Fiction

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Teri Terry has been a scientist, a lawyer, and an optometrist. She has managed businesses and worked in secondary schools and libraries. In 2004 "the stories took over," and she now writes full time. She lives in England with her family. www.teriterry.com

86 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 A short story collection celebrating “meet-cute” moments, Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up 224 pages featuring when-they-ﬁrst-met-stories from best-selling authors 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Katie Cotugno, Sara Shepard, and Nicola Yoon. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World English Rights: B/A: HMH T/P/M: Alloy Entertainment Teen Fiction

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JenniferJennifer L. Armentrout (Lux series), Dhonielle Dhonielle Clayton (Tiny Pretty Things), KatieKatie Cotugno (99 Days), JocelynJocelyn Davies (The Odds of Lightning), HuntleyHuntley Fitzpatrick (My Life Next Door), NinaNina LaCour (Hold Still), Emery LordEmery Lord (When We Collided), KatharineKatharine McGee (The Thousandth Floor), KassKass Morgan (the 100 series), JulieJulie Murphy (Dumplin’), MeredithMeredith Russo (If I Was Your Girl), SaraSara Shepard (Pretty Little Liars), NicolaNicola Yoon (Everything, Everything), and Ibibi ZoboiI ZoboiIbi ZoboiIbi Zoboi (American Street).

87 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com February 2018 Channeling everything from Never Let Me Go to The Giver, Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up 320 pages Finlay's gripping YA novel is about discovering what sets you 9 in H | 6 in W | 1 lb Wt apart, and then ﬁghting to protect it. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/P/M: DeFiore and Company A: HMH Young Adult Novel

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Adrianne Finlay is the director of the creative writing program at Upper Iowa University. She received her Ph.D. in English from Binghamton University. Her writing has appeared in Paterson Literary Review, North American Review, the Journal of Popular Culture, and New Linear Perspectives. Your One and Only is her debut YA novel.

88 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 From the author of With Malice comes another dark, riveting Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up 320 pages psychological thriller that questions how far you'd be willing to 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt go to protect those you love. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/A/P/M: Irene Goodman Literary Young Adult Novel

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The Hanging Girl Skye Thorn has given tarot card readings for years, and now her psychic visions are helping the police ﬁnd the town’s missing golden girl. It’s no challenge—her readings have always been faked, but this time she has some insider knowledge. The kidnapping was supposed to be easy—no one would get hurt and she’d get the money she needs to start a new life. But a seemingly harmless prank has turned dark, and Skye realizes the people she’s involved with are willing to kill to get what they want and she must discover their true identity before it’s too late.

Eileen Cook is a multi-published author, with her novels appearing in eight different languages. Her books have been optioned for ﬁlm and TV. Eileen lives in Vancouver with her husband and two very naughty dogs. www.eileencook.com

89 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 It’s Kind of a Funny Story meets Daria in the darkly funny tale Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up 432 pages of a teen’s attempt to remake her public image and restore 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt inner peace through reality TV. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World English Rights: B: HMH T/A/P/M: The Bent Agency Teen Fiction

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Lianne Oelke has a degree in philosophy and works in the ﬁlm industry—which may explain a lot about her debut novel, Nice Try, Jane Sinner. Or not. She lives, camps, and thinks about cats in Vancouver and tweets at @lianneoelke. www.lianneoelke.com

90 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 I Never is Judy Blume’s Forever for a new generation, perfect Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up 304 pages for fans of Morgan Matson and Katie Cotugno. 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World English Rights: B/S: HMH. A/P/M/T: Writers House Teen Fiction

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Laura Hopper has worked in the ﬁlm industry and is currently a book editor. I Never is her ﬁrst novel. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her family.

91 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com December 2017 In this riveting sequel to the romantic fantasy adventure Ever Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up 352 pages the Hunted, new enemies emerge and new love interests test 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt loyalties. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/P/M: Adams Literary A: Dreamscape Young Adult Novel

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Author Residence: After saving King Aodren with her newfound Channeler powers, Britta only wants to Utah live a peaceful life in her childhood home. Unfortunately, saving the King has created a tether between them she cannot sever, no matter how much she'd like to, and now he's insisting on making her a noble lady. And there are those who want to use Britta’s power for evil designs. If Britta cannot ﬁnd a way to harness her new magical ability, her life—as well as her country—may be lost.

The stakes are higher than ever in the sequel to Ever the Hunted, as Britta struggles to protect her kingdom and her heart.

With a B.A. in English, Erin Summerill aspired to be a writer, but ﬁrst she grabbed a Nikon and became a professional wedding photographer. When she isn’t writing, she’s chasing her four kids, two dogs, one cat, and ﬁve chickens. Erin and her family live in Utah. www.erinsummerill.com

92 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 In this companion set ten years after the events of Vengeance Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Road, an outlaw and a journalist learn the hard way that you Carton Qty: 24 can’t outrun the past—or your demons. Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/P/M: Harvey Klinger A: HMH Young Adult Novel

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Retribution Rails Erin Bowman

REDEMPTION IS NEVER FREE

When Reece Murphy is forcibly dragged into the Rose Riders gang because of a mysterious gold coin in his possession, he vows to ﬁnd the man who gave him the piece and turn him over to the gang in exchange for freedom. Never does he expect a lead to come from an aspiring female journalist. But when Reece's path crosses with Charlotte Vaughn after a botched train robbery and she mentions a promising rumor about a gunslinger from Prescott, it becomes apparent that she will be his ticket to freedom—or a noose. As the two manipulate each other for their own ends, past secrets are unearthed, reviving a decade-old quest for revenge that may be impossible to settle.

In this thrilling companion to Vengeance Road, dangerous alliances are formed, old friends meet new enemies, and the West is wilder than ever.

Erin Bowman used to tell stories visually as a web designer. Now a full-time writer, she relies solely on words as the author of acclaimed YA novels Frozen, Taken, and Stolen. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and when not writing she can often be found hiking, geeking out over good typography, and obsessing over Harry Potter. www.embowman.com

93 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 Zeb wasn’t supposed to play at state. Now he’s the starting Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up 240 pages QB. Can one game really change everything? Perfect for fans 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt of Carl Deuker and Mike Lupica. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/P/M: Jane Rotrosen A: HMH Teen Fiction

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Game Change Joseph Monninger

Seventeen-year-old Zeb Holloway is happy to work in his uncle’s auto repair shop and cruise through school without much effort. He’s a quarterback on his high school’s undefeated football team, but he never plays. Why would he when T.T. Munroe—a walking, talking highlight real— is around? That is, until T.T’s injured a week before the state championships.

Now Zeb is starting. As he assumes the role of QB and team leader, the entire town is watching him. And when a college recruiter says Zeb could have a future beyond his small New Hampshire town, he realizes there’s a bigger life out there for him . . . if he can play his heart out.

Joseph Monninger is an English professor and New Hampshire guide. He is the author of the young adult novels Whippoorwill, Finding Somewhere, Wish, Hippie Chick, and Baby. He also writes ﬁction and nonﬁction for adults. He lives in Warren, New Hampshire.

94 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com February 2018 A poignant and empowering teen novel of grief, unrequited Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up 288 pages love, and ﬁnding comfort in one's own skin. 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: KT Literary Teen Fiction

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The Calculus of Change Jessie Hilb

Aden isn’t looking for love. When she’s not shoring up her troubled best friend or struggling family, she’s playing her guitar. But when Tate walks into Calculus wearing a yarmulke and a grin, Aden's heart is instantly gone.

A tantalizingly warm friendship forms, including drives with epic soundtracks and talks about life, love, and spirituality. With Tate, Aden feels closer to her mom—and her mom's faith—than she has since her mom died. Everyone else sees Aden and Tate’s connection, but does Tate?

Navigating uncertain romance and the crises of those she loves, Aden must decide how she chooses to see herself and how to honor her mom’s memory.

Jessie Hilb holds a master's in social work and lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her family and ever-loyal herding dog. She constantly reinvents herself. The Calculus of Change is her ﬁrst novel. www.jessiehilb.com

95 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 A compelling look at the Chicago race riot of 1919, a crisis in Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up 160 pages the history of race relations that is echoed in today's headlines. 10 in H | 8 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 47 Territory: World English Rights: B: HMH T/A/P/M: Stimola Literary Teen Nonﬁction

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A Few Red Drops The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Claire Hartﬁeld

On a hot day in July 1919, three black youths went swimming in Lake Michigan, unintentionally ﬂoating close to the "white" beach. An angry white man began throwing stones at the boys, striking and killing one. Racial conﬂict on the beach erupted into days of urban violence that shook the city of Chicago to its foundations. This mesmerizing narrative draws on contemporary accounts as it traces the roots of the explosion that had been building for decades in race relations, politics, business, and clashes of culture. Archival photos and prints, source notes, bibliography, index.

Claire Hartﬁeld is an attorney who specialized in school desegregation litigation. Recently she has been involved in setting policy and programs in a predominantly African American charter school in Chicago, where she lives. Her grandmother's experiences during the 1919 riot inspired this book. www.clairehartﬁeld.com

96 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 A riveting biography of one of the world's most facinating and Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up 256 pages inﬂuential royals, Queen Victoria. 10 in H | 8 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 12 Territory: World Rights: B/T/P/M: HMH A: Dreamscape Media Young Adult Nonﬁction

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Victoria Portrait of a Queen Catherine Reef

Catherine Reef brings history vividly to life in this sumptuously illustrated account of a conﬁdent, strong-minded, and inﬂuential woman.

Victoria woke one morning at the age of eighteen to discover that her uncle had died and she was now queen. She went on to rule for sixty-three years, with an inﬂuence so far-reaching that the decades of her reign now bear her name—the Victorian period. Victoria is ﬁlled with the exciting comings and goings of royal life: intrigue and innuendo, scheming advisors, and assassination attempts, not to mention plenty of passion and discord. Includes bibliography, notes, British royal family tree, index.

Catherine Reef is the award-winning author of more than forty nonﬁction books for young people and adults, many of them biographies, including, most recently, the highly praised Florence Nightingale. Ms. Reef lives in College Park, Maryland. www.catherinereef.com

97 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 Introduce a new generation of readers to Lois Lowry’s beloved Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 720 pages Anastasia series with this adorable boxed set, perfect for 7.6 in H | 5.1 in W | 1 lb Wt gift-giving! Carton Qty: 12 Territory: US,C,O Middle grade ﬁction boxed set Series: An Anastasia Krupnik story

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Anastasia Krupnik Stories (boxed set) Lois Lowry

“One of the most intriguing female protagonists to appear in children’s books since the advent of Harriet the Spy. . . . Genuinely funny . . . a marvelously human portrait of an articulate adolescent.” —Horn Book

The ﬁrst four books of Lois Lowry’s beloved series about precocious tween Anastasia Krupnik are collected in this attractive boxed set. Over the course of these stories, Anastasia deals with a new baby in the family, a move to the suburbs, a summer job, a difﬁcult science project, and all the growing pains of adolescence.

This set includes: Anastasia Krupnik Anastasia Again! Anastasia at Your Service Anastasia Off Her Rocker

Lois Lowry is one of the most decorated authors for young readers. Her books have won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal for both Number the Stars and The Giver. Ms. Lowry now divides her time between Cambridge and an 1840s farmhouse in Maine. www.loislowry.com

98 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 The harvest moon rises and shows all its brilliance, giving a Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages glimpse into the nighttime of farmers, animals, and one girl and 9.5 in H | 10.4 in W | 1 lb Wt her cat. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/P/M: Text: Marian Reiner Literary Art: HMH A: HMH

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Hello, Harvest Moon Ralph Fletcher, illustrated by Kate Kiesler

"A visual and linguistic pleasure." —Publishers Weekly

While tired farmers and their families are in bed, the harvest moon silently climbs into the sky and starts working its magic. For some, it is the nightly signal to rise and shine. It is time to hunt, to work, or to play in the shadows. For a little girl and her cat, it is an invitation to enjoy the wonders of the night and a last ﬂood of light before the short days of winter set in. With an evocative text and radiant illustrations, this companion to Twilight Comes Twice offers a glimpse of nature’s nightlife long after bedtime.

Ralph Ralph Fletcher is the author of many well-received books for children, including the Fig Pudding and picture book Twilight Comes Twice. He lives in New Hampshire.

KateKate Kiesler graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and now illustrates numerous picture books, including The Great Frog Race and Other Poems. She lives in Frisco, Colorado.

99 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 In this autumnal story, rambunctious brothers Jim and Andy Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages realize the beauty of fall—maybe those leaf peepers aren't so 11 in H | 8.5 in W | 1 lb Wt crazy after all! Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World

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Peepers Eve Bunting, illustrated by James Ransome

"A good introduction to both New England and the joys of nature." —Booklist

It's fall again, and time for Jim and Andy to help their dad run Fred's Fall Color Tours. The tourists they shuttle around are "Leaf Peepers" and, boy, do those Peepers love to ooh and aah about the dumbest things. Leaves, trees, pumpkins. Bo-o-ring. But this year, even as they poke fun at the Peepers, Jim and Andy can't help but notice how the leaves ﬂoating in the river look like a brilliantly colored island, and how the spiky tree branches seem to sweep the clouds across the night sky. Maybe the Peepers aren't so silly after all.

Eve Bunting has written over two hundred books for children, including the Caldecott Medal– winning Smoky Night. She lives in Southern California.

JamesJames Ransome has illustrated more than thirty-ﬁve books for children, including many award winners. He lives in Rhinebeck, New York, with his wife and children. www.jamesransome.com

100 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com This Christmas companion to the award-winning The Quiet September 2017 Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 Book and The Loud Book celebrates quiet moments amidst the 32 pages 8.5 in H | 7 in W | 1 lb Wt holiday bustle. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T: HMH A/P/M/S: Text: HMH Art: Pippin Properties Picture book

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Author Residence: San Francisco, CA The Christmas Quiet Book Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Renata Liwska

"This is an ideal title for use during a winter holiday storytime or for one-on-one cuddling at bedtime." —School Library Journal

The holidays are ﬁlled with joyful noise. But Christmas is sometimes wrapped in quiet: “Searching for presents quiet,” “Gingerbread quiet,” and “Hoping for a snow day quiet.” Irresistibly cute, soft colored pencil illustrations of bunnies, owls, bears, and more paint a magical holiday picture indeed.

Deborah Deborah Underwood is the author of The Quiet Book and The Loud Book! She lives in San Francisco, California. www.deborahunderwoodbooks.com

In addition to illustrating The Quiet Book and The Loud Book!, Renata Liwska illustrated Red Wagon and Little Panda. She lives in Calgary, in Alberta, Canada. www.renataliwska.com

101 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 Author-illustrator Ellen Stoll Walsh's adorable mice characters Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages enchant in this colorful concept book about shapes that's a 7.1 in H | 8.8 in W | 1 lb Wt follow-up to Mouse Paint and Mouse Count. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH Picture book

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Mouse Shapes Ellen Stoll Walsh

"Just as visually appealing as Mouse Paint and Mouse Count . . . Walsh accomplishes her purpose of teaching shapes subtly and playfully." —Booklist

What can you make with one oval, two circles, and eight triangles? Just ask three clever mice—who even ﬁnd a funny way to trick a sneaky cat.

Ellen Stoll Walsh once again proves that she’s a master of concept books in this celebration of shapes, color, and innovation.

Ellen Stoll Walsh is the author-illustrator of many popular books for children, including the successful Mouse Paint and Mouse Count books, as well as the Dot & Jabber Mouse Detective series. She lives in upstate New York.

102 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 All aboard—it's time to go to sleep! This rhyming text and Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages whimsical illustrations make this picture book a must-have for 9 in H | 11 in W | 1 lb Wt before bed reading! Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/P/M: HMH Picture book

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The Goodnight Train June Sobel, illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith

"This bedtime story . . . strike[s] a chord." —School Library Journal

All aboard for Dreamland! Hold on to your pillow, because the Goodnight Train is taking off. Roll that corner, rock that curve, and soar past mermaids, leaping sheep, and even icecream clouds. You won't want to miss a thing, so whatever you do, don't . . . close . . . your . . . eyes!

With soothing, lyrical words and magical illustrations, June Sobel and Laura Huliska-Beith have created a nighttime fantasy that's guaranteed to make even the most resistant sleeper snuggle up tight.

Juneune SobelJ SobelJune SobelJune Sobel is the talented author of B Is for Bulldozer: A Construction ABC and Shiver Me Letters: A Pirate ABC. She lives in Westlake Village, California. www.junesobel.com

LauraLaura Huliska-Beith has illustrated many popular books for children, including The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill and Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Gerth. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri.

103 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 A mind-bending, thought-provoking picture book by the Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages author of the Caldecott Honor–winning The Red Book. 9 in H | 9.3 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH Picture book

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Museum Trip Barbara Lehman

* “Another winning picture book that blurs real and imagined worlds.” —Booklist, starred review

Museums: ﬁlled with mysterious, magical art, and curiosities? Or secrets? And what might happen if a boy suddenly became part of one of the mind-bending exhibits?

Join the fun in Museum Trip, by Barbara Lehman, the author-illustrator of the Caldecott Honor–winning The Red Book.

Barbara Lehman is the creator of many picture books, including The Red Book, which was awarded a Caldecott Honor in 2005. Her work has been included in shows at the Society of Illustrators, the Chicago Art Institute, and the New York Public Library. She lives in the Hudson Valley in upstate New York. www.barbaralehmanbooks.com

104 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 Celebrate the beauty of snow . . . and a cozy snow day in this Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages paperback edition! 12 in H | 9.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Text: Writers House, HMH Art: HMH Picture book

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Author Residence: Author: Paciﬁc Northwest Illustrator: Minneapolis, MN Snow Cynthia Rylant, Illustrated by Lauren Stringer

* "Few have the grace and exuberance of this lovely collaboration of Rylant’s evocative words and Stringer’s entrancing paintings.” —Booklist, starred review

Cynthia Rylant’s lyrical descriptions of the sights and feelings evoked by falling snow blend gorgeously with the rich and beautiful world created by Lauren Stringer’s illustrations, in which a young girl, her friend, and her grandmother enjoy the many things a snowy day has to offer.

Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and the author of many acclaimed books. She lives in the Paciﬁc Northwest. www.cynthiarylant.com

Lauren Stringer is the award-winning author and illustrator of many picture books. She lives with her family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. www.laurenstringer.com

105 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com December 2017 Celebrate with Tacky the Penguin in a birdday bonanza! Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages 9.5 in H | 8.3 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH Picture book Series: Tacky the Penguin

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Author Residence: Pawling, New York Happy Birdday, Tacky! by Helen Lester, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger

"Fans of the lovable, offbeat bird will delight in this addition to the series."—School Library Journal

“The Nice Icy Land was crackling with busy-ness.” It had taken weeks and a lot of whispery chirps for Tacky the Penguin’s friends to plan a perfect surprise birdday party for him on his special hatchday. With songs, presents, cake, ﬁshy ice cream, and surprise entertainment from Iglooslavia’s own Twinklewebs the Dance Queen, how could anything go wrong? But it’s a comedy of errors . . . and all is far from perfect. Luckily, Tacky’s good cheer—and his ﬂippity dance moves—save the day!

Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger have collaborated on more than a dozen funny and popular books for children, including the stories starring Tacky the Penguin. Helen Lester lives in Pawling, New York. Lynn Munsinger divides her time between Connecticut and Vermont. www.helenlester.com

106 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com December 2017 Calling all zoo animals! You're invited to party with Xander Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages Panda in this "dandy whoop-de-do" of a picture book by 9.3 in H | 11 in W | 1 lb Wt Newbery Medal–winner Linda Sue Park. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/A/P/M/S: Text: Curtis Brown Art: Writers House Picture book

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Xander's Panda Party Linda Sue Park, illustrated by Matt Phelan

* "Perfect for young animal lovers and a great read-aloud for storytime." —School Library Journal, starred review

Xander Panda wants to throw a party, but a panda party would have only one guest— himself. So, he decides to invite all the bears. But Koala protests. She’s not a bear—she's a marsupial! Does that mean she can’t come? Xander rethinks his decision to invite only bears, and “Calling all bears” evolves into “Calling all creatures.” The Newbery Medal author Linda Sue Park introduces animal taxonomy in a wonderfully engaging way, and the celebrated artist Matt Phelan’s charming ink and watercolor paintings are the icing on the cake.

Linda Sue Park received a Newbery Medal for A Single Shard. Her most recent picture book is Yaks Yak. She lives in Rochester, New York. www.lspark.com

Matt Phelan is also the illustrator of Very Hairy Bear and Flora’s Very Windy Day. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. www.mattphelan.com

107 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 Tongue-in-cheek humor for dog and cat lovers in this Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 56 pages clever picture book by the sister team of Janet Stevens and 11.5 in H | 9.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Susan Stevens Crummel. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH Picture book

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Author Residence: Boulder, Colorado

Help Me, Mr. Mutt! Expert Answers for Dogs with People Problems Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel, illustrated by Janet Stevens

"A great read just for fun, and teachers will ﬁnd a wealth of ways to incorporate it into lessons on letter writing, newspapers, and presenting information through graphs." —School Library Journal

Responding to disgruntled dogs nationwide, Mr. Mutt, canine counselor, has solutions to the stickiest dilemmas. But Mr. Mutt has his own problem to solve: the cat (a.k.a. The Queen), who has her own idea of who’s in charge. Now Mr. Mutt is the one who needs help—quick! Through letters and newspaper clippings—and with plenty of their trademark humor—Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel give voice to despairing dogs everywhere.

Janet Stevens is the author and illustrator of the Caldecott Honor book Tops & Bottoms. She lives in Boulder, Colorado. www.janetstevens.com

Susan Stevens Crummel is the co-author of this book and many others with her sister, Janet Stevens. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas. www.susanstevenscrummel.com

108 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com February 2018 From Janell Cannon, creator of the beloved Stellaluna, comes Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 48 pages this picture book about an endearing young hyena named 10 in H | 10 in W | 1 lb Wt Pinduli—now in paperback. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T: HMH P/M: Sandra Dijkstra Picture book

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Pinduli Janell Cannon

“Cannon fans will lap it up.” —Kirkus Reviews

Pinduli’s mama has always told her that she’s the most beautiful hyena ever. But Dog, Lion, and Zebra don't think so. Why else would they make her feel so rotten about her big ears, her fuzzy mane, and her wiggly stripes? Poor Pinduli just wants to disappear. But then a case of mistaken identity lets her show the creatures of the African savanna how a few tiny words can create something enormous.

From the creator of the best-selling Stellaluna comes this triumphant story about self-image, self-acceptance, and treating others with respect.

Includes notes about hyenas and other animals of the African savanna.

Janell Cannon's picture books have won many awards and are beloved around the world. She is the author and illustrator of Verdi, Crickwing, Pinduli, and the longtime best-selling classic Stellaluna. Born and raised in Minnesota, Ms. Cannon now lives in Southern California.

109 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com February 2018 Celebrate the joy of reading with this charming friendship story Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages about a curious bear in the woods and the young woman who 9 in H | 11 in W | 1 lb Wt reads aloud to him. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World (-ANZ) Rights: B/T/P/M: HMH Picture book

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Author Residence: Author: Brooklyn, NY Illustrator: Santa Cruz, California

A Story for Bear Dennis Haseley, illustrated by Jim LaMarche

"This gentle message about the power of words is a tender, wistful celebration of the pleasures of reading." —Booklist

When a young bear ﬁnds a scrap of an old letter, he is so curious about the mysterious marks that he searches out their source—a cabin in the woods. There he meets a young woman and is mesmerized by the sound of her voice. Though he cannot understand her words, he returns every day to hear the woman's stories of sailors, goddesses, and far-off lands.

Dennis Haseley's magical fantasy and Jim LaMarche's luminous illustrations together celebrate the joy of reading.

Dennis Haseley has written many books for children, including the acclaimed Kite Flier, illustrated by David Wiesner. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Jim Lamarche is the illustrator of numerous picture books, including The Raft, which he wrote, and the New York Times bestseller Rainbabies by Laura Kraus Melmed. He lives in Santa Cruz, California.

110 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 An old lady's attempts at making pancakes for breakfast go Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 32 pages wrong in lots of different ways in this newly formatted edition 7.5 in H | 11 in W | 1 lb Wt of Tomie dePaola's wordless classic. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/P/M: HMH Picture book

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Author Residence: New London, New Hampshire

Pancakes for Breakfast Tomie dePaola

"With visions of pancakes dancing in her head, a little old lady goes to great lengths to procure the necessary ingredients." —Publishers Weekly

Missing ingredients and mischievous pets create one humorous complication after another for a little old lady determined to make pancakes for breakfast in this larger- sized, color-enhanced edition of Tomie dePaola's wordless picture book classic. Pancakes for Breakfast is a Common Core exemplar text for Grades K–1.

Tomie dePaola is the author and/or illustrator of more than 250 books for children. He received a Caldecott Honor for Strega Nona and a Newbery Honor for 26 Fairmont Avenue. He lives in New London, New Hampshire. www.tomie.com

111 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 What can happen in just a second, a minute, or an hour? Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 40 pages 8 in H | 10 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH Picture book (nonﬁction)

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Author Residence: Boulder, Colorado

Just a Second Steve Jenkins

"This is a fascinatingly different way to approach natural history as well as time."—The Bulletin

What happens in just a second? A bat makes 200 high-pitched calls. A hummingbird beats its wings 50 times. A woodpecker hammers a tree trunk with its beak 20 times. A human can blink 7 times. A vulture in ﬁght ﬂaps its wings once.

This nonﬁction picture book explores the concept of time as a series of events in the natural world that take place in given units of time. Steve Jenkins's stunning collage illustrations and fascinating collection of facts create an engaging and interconnected look at time, animals, science, and the natural world.

SteveSteve Jenkins has written and illustrated more than twenty picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor–winning What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?. He lives in Colorado with his wife and frequent collaborator, Robin Page. www.stevejenkinsbooks.com

112 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5 256 pages A spirited crew of barnyard animals hatches an elaborate 7.6 in H | 5.1 in W | 1 lb Wt escape plan! Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH Chapter book

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Author Residence: Boston, MA

Escape from Baxters' Barn by Rebecca Bond

"Fans of Charlotte's Web and other gentle animal stories will enjoy this charming tale."—School Library Journal

When Burdock the barn cat sneaks into the Baxters’ farmhouse kitchen to hide behind a warm stove, he overhears a sinister plot that endangers all the animals on the farm. It’s up to him and his cohorts to ﬁgure out how to bust out of the barn before it's too late. Readers will fall in love with the solitary cat, the self-effacing cow, the unstoppable pig, even a wayward she-owl—all brought to life with clever dialogue, poetic descriptions, and expressive black-and-white illustrations.

Rebecca Bond grew up in Peacham, Vermont. When she is not having fun painting and writing, she is busy ﬁxing up her old house in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston and spending time with her two young children. She is the author of several picture books and has illustrated one chapter book, The Mysterious Woods of Whistle Root.

113 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com December 2017 The hilariously engaging Agatha Parrot returns in a new Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5 160 pages adventure suited for Valentine's promotions and perfect for 7.6 in H | 5.1 in W | 1 lb Wt readers of Clementine and Judy Moody. Carton Qty: 48 Territory: US,C Rights: B/T: P/M: Text: Egmont UK Art: HMH P/M: Text: Egmont UK Art: Andrea Brown Literary A: HMH Illustrated Middle Grade Fiction (paperback) Series: Agatha Parrot

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Author Residence: Agatha Parrot and the Heart of Mud Author: Yorkshire, England Illustrator: Safford, AZ Kjartan Poskitt, illustrated in black and white by Wes Hargis

"Agatha is distinctive, funny, and engaging."—Kirkus Reviews

Martha’s mom has banned her from playing soccer, and it’s up to Agatha Parrot to ﬁnd a way to get her back into the game. Meanwhile, Agatha’s big brother, James, receives an email from an unknown girl, and Agatha intervenes to start a correspondence on his behalf. When she discovers the girl’s love of spelling might hold the secret to helping Martha get permission to play soccer, the emails turn very warm indeed. Several forged emails—and a few spelling tests—later, will Martha get to play in the big game? And what will happen when Agatha’s unknowing correspondent meets the real James?

Kjartan Poskitt is a well-known children's book author and television personality in the United Kingdom. He lives in Yorkshire. www.kjartan.co.uk

Wes Hargis is a cartoonist and illustrator of picture books, including When I Grow Up by Al Yankovic. He lives in Safford, Arizona. www.weshargis.com

114 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 * “In a bold but rewarding gambit, Neri imagines the childhood Ages 7 to 10, Grades 3 to 5 336 pages friendship of Harper Lee and Truman Capote." —Booklist, 7.6 in H | 5.1 in W | 1 lb Wt starred review Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T: HMH P/M: Dunow, Carlson & Lerner A: Listening Library Middle Grade Historical Fiction

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Author Residence: Tampa, FL Tru & Nelle G. Neri

* "Charming and elegantly written." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Long before they became famous writers, Truman Capote (In Cold Blood) and Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird) were childhood friends in Monroeville, Alabama. This ﬁctionalized account of their time together opens at the beginning of the Great Depression, when they're both still young. They love playing pirates, but they like playing Sherlock and Watson–style detectives even more. It’s their pursuit of a case of drugstore theft that lands the daring duo in real trouble. Humor and heartache intermingle in this lively look at two budding writers in the 1930s South.

G. Neri has written many books for children, including Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty, a Coretta Scott King Author Honor winner; Knockout Games; Hello, My Name Is Johnny Cash; and Ghetto Cowboy. He lives in Florida with his wife and daughter. www.gregneri.com

115 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com February 2018 Eleven-year-old Caroline uncovers a murderous plot—and she Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 160 pages and her brother are the intended victims! 7.6 in H | 5.1 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 48 Territory: World Rights: B: HC UK T: HMH A/P/M: Harold Ober Middle grade ﬁction Series: Three About the Tates!

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HMH Books for Young Readers "Warm, appealing, and cleverly devised." —Booklist $6.99 / $9.99 Can. 9781328750570 E-book ISBN 9780547344881 The most useless and obnoxious thing in the world to Caroline Tate is her older brother, J.P., the genius with the photographic memory. But now, for the first time, Author Residence: she needs him. She needs him because upstairs in the fifth-floor apartment of their Cambridge, MA, and Falmouth, ME building is a mystery man who plans to commit a terrible crime—and she and J.P. are the targets! Luckily, Caroline's best friend, Stacy, wants to be an investigative journalist, so she knows how to gather evidence. Together, Caroline, Stacy, and J.P. set out to catch this criminal red-handed before he can pull off his dastardly deed!

Lois Lowry is the author of more than thirty books for young adults. She has received countless honors, among them the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award and the Mark Twain Award. She received Newbery Medals for Number the Stars and The Giver. Ms. Lowry divides her time between Cambridge and Maine. www.loislowry.com

116 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com February 2018 Caroline and J.P. get so desperate, they decide to call a truce Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 124 pages in order to help each other out! 7.6 in H | 5.1 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Middle Grade Fiction Series: Three About the Tates!

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HMH Books for Young Readers Switcharound $6.99 / $9.99 Can. 9781328750877 Lois Lowry E-book ISBN 9780547345147 "Lowry fans will not be disappointed." —School Library Journal Author Residence: Cambridge, MA, and Falmouth, ME Caroline and J.P.'s father has asked them to come visit him and his new wife in Des Moines, Iowa. They don't really want to go, but they also don't have a say in the matter. Upon arriving, they discover they each have unexpected and unpleasant responsibilites. Caroline has to babysit their baby twin sisters and J.P. is forced to coach baseball to a bunch of six-year-olds.

The two decide to call a truce in their continual sibling warfare and help each other out. They soon discover there's strength in numbers—and a little responsibility isn't always a bad thing.

Lois Lowry is the author of more than thirty books for young adults. She has received countless honors, among them the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award and the Mark Twain Award. She received Newbery Medals for Number The Stars and The Giver. Ms. Lowry divides her time between Cambridge and Maine. www.loislowry.com

117 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com February 2018 J.P. is acting very strange. Could it have something to do with Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 176 pages the new girl with the charming British accent? 7.6 in H | 5.1 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 48 Territory: World Rights: B: HC UK T: HMH A/P/M: Harold Ober Middle grade ﬁction Series: Three About the Tates!

Hardcover edition $16.00 CL/$22.00 CAN 978-0-395-53639-1 Your Move, J.P.! Previous paperback edition Dell, 978-0-440-48415-8, $4.50 Lois Lowry

HMH Books for Young Readers "Spontaneous, natural, and humorous." —The Bulletin $6.99 / $9.99 Can. 9781328750679 E-book ISBN 9780547344959 J.P. is in love, and it’s making him do all sorts of weird things. Like using deodorant, bumping into walls, and imagining he hears serenading violins. J.P. has even Author Residence: forgotten his obsession with chess, too caught up in pondering the beauty of Angela Cambridge, MA, and Falmouth, ME Patricia Galsworthy, a girl who has just moved to town from London and has the most charming British accent.

J.P. will do anything to impress Angela, even lie about having a fatal disease called triple framosis. From there, his lies grow bigger and bigger and bigger, until he can barely keep them all straight. What’s a poor lovesick boy to do?

118 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 The brutal and bloody ﬁnal days of the Civil War come alive in Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 288 pages this compelling historical ﬁction by favorite author Mary 7.6 in H | 5.1 in W | 1 lb Wt Downing Hahn. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH

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Author Residence: Columbia, MD

Hear the Wind Blow Mary Downing Hahn

“A ﬁrst-rate story.” —Kirkus Reviews

On a cold, snowy night, thirteen-year-old Haswell Magruder makes a fateful decision. A wounded Confederate soldier appears at the family’s Virginia farm, and Haswell convinces his mother to take the man in, despite the dire repercussions if the enemy Yankees were to catch them in such an act. Unfortunately, this sets off a horriﬁc chain of events that leaves their house burned to the ground and their farm in ruins.

With no home left, Haswell sets out in search of his older brother, a Confederate soldier. His quest is also a passage into manhood, as he experiences the last bloody days of the Civil War.

Mary Downing Hahn, a former children’s librarian, is the award-winning author of many novels for young readers, including Deep and Dark and Dangerous,The Old Willis Place, and Wait Till Helen Comes, recently adapted for ﬁlm. She lives in Columbia, Maryland. www.marydowninghahnbooks.com

119 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com December 2017 An African American girl in 1955 Mississippi witnesses grave Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 320 pages injustice and moments of hope in a middle grade novel perfect 1 lb Wt for fans of Brown Girl Dreaming. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World English Rights: B/A: HMH T/P/M: ICM Middle-grade ﬁction

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Midnight Without a Moon Linda Williams Jackson

"A powerful story." —Kirkus Reviews

It’s Mississippi in the summer of 1955, and Rose Lee Carter can’t wait to move north. For now, she’s living with her sharecropper grandparents on a white man’s cotton plantation. Then, one town over, an African American boy, Emmett Till, is killed for allegedly whistling at a white woman. When Till’s murderers are unjustly acquitted, Rose realizes that the South needs a change and that she should be part of the movement. Linda Jackson’s moving debut seamlessly blends a ﬁctional portrait of an African American family and factual events from a famous trial that provoked change in race relations in the United States.

Linda Jackson was born in a small town in Mississippi and likes to write about unassuming, everyday characters in small-town settings. She still lives in Mississippi with her husband and children.

120 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 One imaginative little girl plus one somber little Danish island Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 192 pages equals big trouble . . . 7.6 in H | 5.1 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 24 Territory: US,C,O (-EU) Rights: B/T/P/M: HarperCollins ANZ A: HMH Middle grade ﬁction

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When Mischief Came to Town Katrina Nannestad

* "[A] heartwarming and richly engaging tale." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

When Inge Maria Jensen’s mother dies, the ten-year-old girl in braids is sent from Copenhagen to live on her grandmother’s farm on the Danish island of Bornholm. The whimsical Inge is desperate to tease a smile out of her stern-seeming but “jelly-soft” grandmother with nonsensical songs and Hans Christian Andersen stories. A nostalgic nod to Pippi Longstocking and Heidi, this cozy, humorous novel explores love and loss . . . and the unsung magic of mischief.

The award-winning Australian author Katrina Nannestad studied arts and education at the University of New England in Armidale in New South Wales. Her ﬁrst teaching job was at a tiny two-teacher school in the bush. She now lives near Bendigo, Australia, with her husband and two sons.

121 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 272 pages Treasure Jeanie May Daniels narrates the touching, often 7.6 in H | 5.1 in W | 1 lb Wt hilarious story of a family in transition. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/A/P/M: Greenhouse Literary Agency Ltd. S: HMH Middle grade ﬁction

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Author Residence: Teaneck, NJ The Perfect Place Teresa E. Harris

“Pretty near perfect.”—Kirkus Reviews

Treasure’s father has been gone for months. He’s done it before, but has never taken this long to send word, and Mom is tired of waiting.

So Mom leaves Treasure and Tiffany with her aunt Grace while she goes looking for him. Great-Aunt Grace can’t cook and she doesn’t even own a TV. Treasure is sure that the weeks she is stuck there will be the worst of her life. She also knows eventually she’ll ﬁnd the perfect place: a home with just Mom, Dad, and Tiffany.

But living with Great-Aunt Grace isn’t like Treasure expected. Turns out, the perfect place isn't always what you imagine it to be.

TTTTeeeerrrreeeessssaaaa EEEE.... HHHHaaaarrrrrrrriiiissss earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Columbia University and an MFA

122 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 80 pages Chasing Cheetahs gives a ﬁrsthand account of the efforts to 9 in H | 11 in W | 1 lb Wt save the world's fastest land animal. Carton Qty: 44 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/M/S: HMH P: Text: Sarah Jane Freymann Literary Art: Photographer via HMH

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Educator Guide Dedicated website: www.sciencemeetsadventure.com Chasing Cheetahs Author Residence: The Race to Save Africa's Fastest Cat Sy Montgomery: Hancock, New Hampshire by Sy Montgomery, photographs by Nic Bishop Nic Bishop: Auckland, New Zealand * "A readable, informative and elegant book on an equally elegant feline."—School Library Journal, starred review

Since 1900, the number of cheetahs has plummeted from more than 100,000 to fewer than 10,000. At the Cheetah Conservation Fund's (CCF) African headquarters in Namibia, Laurie Marker and her team work to save these stunning creatures from extinction. They've rescued more than 900 cheetahs, most of whom have been returned to the wild.

Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop join CCF to study the cheetah's ecological, genetic, and behavioral patterns in order to save the fastest animal on land—before it is too late.

Sy Montgomery writes award-winning books for children as well as adults. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire. www.symontgomery.com

Nic Bishop is the photographer of many acclaimed books for children. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand. www.nicbishop.com

123 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 Meet up with scientists studying geysers, grizzlies, salamanders, Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 80 pages cacti, and fireflies in some of America's most treasured places: 9 in H | 11 in W | 1 lb Wt our national parks. Carton Qty: 44 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH Nonfiction Series: Scientists in the Field Series

Hardcover edition $18.99 CL/$26.99 CAN 978-0-547-79268-2

HMH Books for Young Readers $9.99 / $13.99 Can. 9781328740908 E-book ISBN 9780544302518

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Author Residence: Author: Cincinnati, OH Illustrator: Cincinnati, OH Park Scientists Gila Monsters, Geysers, and Grizzly Bears in America's Own Backyard Mary Kay Carson, photographs by Tom Uhlman

* "A well-written, unique, carefully organized treat for nature lovers and investigators."—School Library Journal, starred review

America’s national parks have been called the country’s “best idea,” and some of the best scientiﬁc ideas are happening inside these protected spaces. There are geysers and grizzlies in Yellowstone, Gila monsters and saguaro cacti in southern Arizona, and the world’s only known population of red-cheeked salamanders in the Great Smoky Mountains. And in some parks you can roll up your sleeves and actively participate as a citizen scientist. There is much to see, do and learn, right here in America’s own backyard!

Mary Kay Carson is the author of dozens of books for kids and teachers about space, weather, nature, and other science and social studies topics. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Tom Uhlman has been a freelance photographer for twenty-ﬁve years. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. www.tomuphoto.com

124 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com February 2018 A journey to meet explorers through the centuries, across the Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 96 pages globe, and beyond! 10 in H | 7 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 50 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/P/M: Writers House Illustrated middle grade nonﬁction Series: Lives of . . .

Hardcover edition $20.99 CL/$29.99 CAN ISBN 978-0-15-205910-1

HMH Books for Young Readers $8.99 / $12.50 Can. 9781328740915 E-book ISBN 9780544301498

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Author Residence: Author: San Diego, CA Illustrator: Santa Monica, CA Lives of the Explorers Discoveries, Disasters (and What the Neighbors Thought) Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt

You might know that Marco Polo traveled the Silk Road, Lewis and Clark headed west with the help of Sacajawea, and Sally Ride blasted into space. But what do you really know about these bold explorers as people? What were they like as kids? What pets or bad habits did they have? And what drove their passion to explore unknown parts of the world?

With plenty of maps and juicy tidbits about everything from favorite foods to ﬁrst loves, Lives of the Explorers takes readers on a journey across oceans, continents, and beyond, celebrating the wanderlust that has shaped our understanding of the globe.

Kathleen Krull is well known for her innovative nonﬁction, including all of the books in the Lives of . . . series. www.kathleenkrull.com

Kathryn Hewitt’s caricatures of famous ﬁgures led kids to dub the Lives of . . . series the "Big Head" books. She lives in Santa Monica, California. www.kathrynhewitt.com

125 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 Ancient Pompeii and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius come Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 64 pages vividly to life in this amazing look at the 9 in H | 11 in W | 1 lb Wt people and artifacts preserved in the ash and rubble. Carton Qty: 42 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH

Hardcover edition: $17.99 CL/$25.50 CAN 978-0-618-47308-3

HMH Books for Young Readers $9.99 / $13.99 Can. 9781328740830 E-book ISBN 9780547528830

Author Residence: Phoenix, Arizona

Bodies from the Ash Life and Death in Ancient Pompeii James M. Deem

* "With incredibly engrossing images and narrative, this is a powerful and poignant piece of nonﬁction."—School Library Journal, starred review

In ancient times, Pompeii was one of the largest cities in the Roman Empire. Its 20,000 inhabitants lived in the shadow of Vesuvius, which they believed was a mountain. But Vesuvius was an active volcano, and within twenty-four hours of its eruption, the city was destroyed. Hundreds of years later, archaeologists unearthed what was buried under the rubble. The most unexpected and extraordinary discovery? The imprints of Pompeiians, their deaths captured as if by photographic images in volcanic ash.

James M. Deem is the author of numerous books for young readers, including Bodies from the Ice, Bodies from the Bog, and Faces from the Past. He lives outside of Phoenix, Arizona.

126 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 The Sibert medalist Catherine Thimmesh unravels the mystery Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 64 pages of how we bring to life a creature that no one has ever seen 9 in H | 11 in W | 1 lb Wt before. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH Non-ﬁction picture book

Hardcover edition: $17.99 CL/$25.50 CAN 978-0-547-99134-4

HMH Books for Young Readers $9.99 / $13.99 Can. 9781328740885

Author Residence: Eden Prairie, MN

Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled How Do We Know What Dinosaurs Really Looked Like? Catherine Thimmesh

"Required reading for serious dinophiles." —Kirkus Reviews

No human being has ever seen a triceratops or velociraptor or even the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. They left behind only their impressive bones. So how can scientists know what color dinosaurs were? Or if their flesh was scaly or feathered? Could that fierce T. rex have been born with spots? In a first for young readers, the Sibert medalist Catherine Thimmesh introduces the incredible talents of the paleoartist, whose work reanimates gone-but-never-forgotten dinosaurs in giant full-color paintings that are as strikingly beautiful as they aim to be scientifically accurate in every detail.

Catherine Thimmesh's books have been recognized as New York Times Book Review Notable Books, an IRA Children’s Book Award winner, a Sibert Medal winner, Outstanding Science Trade Books, and a Washington Post Top Children’s Book, among other awards and honors. She lives with her family in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. www.catherinethimmesh.com

127 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 In nineteenth-century Connecticut, Prudence Crandall made Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 160 pages the controversial choice to admit African American girls to her 9 in H | 7.5 in W | 1 lb Wt exclusive boarding school—and caused an uproar. Carton Qty: 30 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/A/P/M: McIntosh & Otis Middle grade nonﬁction

Hardcover edition $19.00 CL/$27.00 CAN ISBN 978-0-618-47302-1

HMH Books for Young Readers $9.99 / $13.99 Can. 9781328740847 The Forbidden Schoolhouse E-book ISBN 9780547528243 The True and Dramatic Story of Prudence Crandall and Her Author Residence: Students Los Angeles, CA Suzanne Jurmain

“A captivating read.” —Kirkus Reviews

They threw rocks at the school windows. Villagers refused to sell Miss Crandall groceries or let her students attend the town church. Her schoolhouse was mysteriously set on ﬁre. The town authorities dragged her to jail and put her on trial for breaking the law.

Her crime? Trying to teach African American girls geography, history, reading, philosophy, and chemistry.

Exciting and eye-opening, this account of the heroine of Canterbury, Connecticut, and her elegant white schoolhouse at the center of town will give readers a glimpse of what it is like to try to change the world when few agree with you.

Suzanne Jurmain is the author of several award-winning books for children on historical subjects, including The Secret of the Yellow Death and the picture books Worst of Friends: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and the True Story of an American Feud; George Did It; and Nice Work, Franklin! She lives in Los Angeles. www.suzannejurmain.com

128 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 Don Brown brings the Dirty Thirties to life in this gripping Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up 80 pages graphic novel account of one of America's most catastrophic 10.3 in H | 6.6 in W | 1 lb Wt natural events: the Dust Bowl. Carton Qty: 50 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/S: HMH P/M: Miller Agency Teen Graphic Novel - nonﬁction

Hardcover edition $18.99 CL/$26.99 CAN ISBN 978-0-547-81550-3

HMH Books for Young Readers $9.99 / $13.99 Can. 9781328740878

Author Residence: New York

The Great American Dust Bowl Don Brown

* “A complete visual package.” —Booklist, starred review

On a clear, warm Sunday, April 14, 1935, a wild wind whipped up millions upon millions specks of dust to form a duster—a savage storm—on America’s high southern plains.

The sky turned black, sand-ﬁlled winds scoured the paint off houses and cars, trains derailed, and electricity coursed through the air. Sand and dirt fell like snow—people got lost in the gloom and suffocated . . . and that was just the beginning.

Don Brown brings the Dirty Thirties to life with lively artwork in this graphic novel of one of America's most catastrophic natural events: the Dust Bowl.

Don Brown is widely praised for his dramatic storytelling, excellent pacing, and evocative art. He is the award-winning author and illustrator of the graphic novel Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans and many picture book biographies. He lives in New York with his family. www.booksbybrown.com

129 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 From the author of Gym Candy and Heart of a Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up 336 pages Champion comes a tale of football, friends, and ﬁnding 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt courage. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M: HMH Teen Fiction

Hardcover edition $17.99 CL/$25.50 CAN ISBN 978-0-544-64961-3

HMH Books for Young Readers $9.99 / $13.99 Can. 9781328742063 E-book ISBN 9780544869820

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Author Residence: Seattle, WA

Gutless by Carl Deuker

“The sports may hook readers, but the bullying will land them.”—Kirkus

The wide receiver best able to hang on to his quarterback’s passes, Brock Ripley would be a star for the varsity team—if he could just bring himself to put his body on the line. But he can’t. Just like he can’t bring himself to stand up for his friend Richie Fang, who has been targeted by the quarterback, known for his bullying. As events spiral out of control, Brock is faced with a true test of character. Can he ﬁnd the courage to step up and do what is right?

Carl Deuker is a premier author of psychological sports ﬁction for young adults, including the novels Heart of a Champion, Gym Candy, Payback Time, and Runner. He lives in Seattle, Washington. members.authorsguild.net/carldeuker/bio.htm

130 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com February 2018 The ﬁnal installment in the Undertow trilogy: Battles are Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up 320 pages fought. Lives are lost. And Lyric will choose between her love 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt for Fathom and life on the surface. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T/S: HMH P/M: The Stonesong Press A: Recorded Books Teen ﬁction

Hardcover edition $18.99 CL/$26.50 CAN ISBN 978-0-544-34867-7

HMH Books for Young Readers $10.99 / $13.99 Can. 9781328742056 E-book ISBN 9780544348653

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Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY Heart of the Storm Undertow Trilogy Book 3 Michael Buckley

After seven months as a captive of Minerva, the insane Alpha queen, Lyric Walker has escaped to the surface. Her only goal is to warn the world about the Great Abyss. When she ﬁnally arrives back in Coney Island, she discovers a world she never expected, one where humans and Alpha are ﬁnally working hand in hand to rebuild the country. But she soon learns that an old enemy allied with an old friend may kill them all before the monsters get their turn.

Where will Lyric’s loyalties, and her heart, lead her? With nail-biting action and romance, Michael Buckley’s epic trilogy draws to a stunning conclusion.

Michael Buckley’s two middle grade series, the Sisters Grimm and NERDS, have sold more than 2.5 million copies. He has also worked as a stand-up comic, television writer, pasta maker, and a singer in a punk rock band. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife, Alison, and their son, Finn. www.michaelbuckleywrites.com

131 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com September 2017 A thrilling and gripping survival story based on real-life events Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up 288 pages of the author, who was on a hijacked plane as a schoolgirl. 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 24 Territory: US,C,O (-EU) Rights: B/T/P/M: Andersen Press A: HMH Teen ﬁction

Hardcover edition: $17.99 CL/$25.50 CAN 978-0-544-78399-7

HMH Books for Young Readers $9.99 / $13.99 Can. 9781328742070 E-book ISBN 9780544868151

Author Residence: East Sussex, UK

Girl on a Plane Miram Moss

"This is an intense, realistic, and absolutely gripping story." —School Library Journal

Bahrain, 1970. After a summer spent with her family, ﬁfteen-year-old Anna is ﬂying back to boarding school in England when her plane is hijacked by Palestinian terrorists and taken to the Jordanian desert. Demands are issued. If they are not met, the terrorists will blow up the plane, killing all hostages. The heat becomes unbearable; food and water supplies dwindle. All alone, Anna begins to face the possibility that she may never see her family again. Inspired by true events, this is a story about real people facing horror with courage and resilience.

Miriam Moss was born in England but grew up in Africa, China, and the Middle East and now lives in East Sussex with her family. In 1970, when she was on her way back to boarding school in the United Kingdom, her plane was hijacked by Palestinian terrorists. Girl on a Plane is her story. www.miriammoss.com

132 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 How many bad decisions does chronic screwup Austin have to Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up 304 pages make before he stops ruining his life? 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 24 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/A/P/M: Trident Media Teen ﬁction

Hardcover edition $17.99 CL/$25.99 CAN ISBN 978-0-544-09667-7

HMH Books for Young Readers $9.99 / $13.99 Can. 9781328742087 E-book ISBN 9780544098855

Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY

The Bad Decisions Playlist Michael Rubens

“Tailor-made for teen boys and the people who, for better or worse, know them.” —Booklist

Sixteen-year-old Austin is always messing up and then joking his way out of tough spots. The sudden appearance of his allegedly dead father, who happens to be the very-much-alive rock star Shane Tyler, stops him cold. Austin—a talented musician himself—is sucked in to his newfound father’s alluring music-biz orbit. None of Austin’s previous bad decisions, resulting in broken instruments, broken hearts, and broken dreams, can top this one. Witty and audacious, Austin is dragged kicking and screaming toward adulthood in this hilarious, heart-wrenching novel.

Michael Rubens is a former producer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, as well as a writer and producer for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. He is the author of the YA novel Sons of the 613 and the middle grade novel Emily and the Spellstone. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit www.michaelrubens.com.

133 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com October 2017 An important and inspiring companion to the best-selling Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up 208 pages memoirs The Circuit, Breaking Through, and Reaching Out. 7 in H | 5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 24 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/A/P/M/S: Curtis Brown, Ltd. Teen nonﬁction / memoir

Hardcover edition $16.99 CL/$19.99 CAN ISBN 978-0-547-63230-8

HMH Books for Young Readers $8.99 / $12.50 Can. 9781328742094 E-book ISBN 9780547645698

Author Residence: Santa Clara, CA

Taking Hold From Migrant Childhood to Columbia University by Francisco Jiménez

“Simply written but full of beautiful details, this book should inspire every citizen of our diverse and changing world.” —VOYA

In this fourth book in his award-winning memoir series, Francisco Jimenez leaves everything behind in California—a loving family, a devoted girlfriend, and the culture that shaped him—to attend Columbia University in New York City.

A moving account of the Latino experience in America, Francisco Jimenez’s work comes alive with telling details about the warmth and resiliency of family and the quest for identity against seemingly impossible odds.

Francisco Jimenez emigrated from Tlaquepaque, Mexico, to California, where he worked for many years in the ﬁelds with his family. He received both his master's degree and his Ph.D. from Columbia University and is now chairman of the Modern Languages and Literatures Department at Santa Clara University. He lives in Santa Clara, California.

134 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com November 2017 Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up 416 pages Fans of Red Queen and Graceling will ﬁnd this romantic, 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt action-packed fantasy adventure debut impossible to resist. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/P/M: Adams Literary A: Dreamscape Teen Fiction

HMH Books for Young Readers $9.99 / $13.99 Can. 9781328767004 E-book ISBN 9780544868120

Author Residence: Utah

Ever the Hunted A Clash of Kingdoms Novel Erin Summerill

Seventeen-year-old Britta Flannery is at ease only in the woods with her dagger and bow. She spends her days tracking criminals alongside her father, a legendary bounty hunter—that is, until her father is murdered. The alleged killer is none other than Cohen Mackay, her father’s former apprentice. The only friend she’s ever known. The boy she once loved who broke her heart.

She must go on a treacherous quest in a world of warring kingdoms, mad kings, and dark magic to ﬁnd the real killer. But Britta wields more power than she knows. And soon she will learn what has always made her different will make her a daunting and dangerous force.

135 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com December 2017 Eleanor and Park meets The Perks of Being a Wallﬂower in this Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up 288 pages bittersweet 1980s story. 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 24 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B: Hot Key Books T/A: HMH P/M: The Book Group Teen Fiction

Hardcover edition $17.99/Higher in Canada ISBN 9780544785069

HMH Books for Young Readers $9.99 / $13.99 Can. 9781328787316 E-book ISBN 9780544868175

Author Residence: Brooklyn, NY

Lost Stars Lisa Selin Davis

Before her older sister, Ginny, died, Carrie was a science nerd, obsessively tracking her beloved Vira comet. But now that Ginny is gone, sixteen-year-old Carrie ﬁnds herself within the orbit of Ginny’s friends, a close-knit group of seniors who skip school, obsess over bands (not science), and party hard.

Fed up with Carrie’s behavior, her father enrolls her in a summer work camp at a local state park. Carrie actually likes the days spent in nature. And when she meets Dean, a guy who likes the real Carrie—astrophysics obsessions and all—she starts to get to the heart of who she is and who she wants to be.

Lisa Selin Davis, a freelance writer and personal essayist, has written for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Salon, Time, Parenting, Paper, New York Magazine, and many other publications, and currently edits a website for NewsCorp. Lisa lives in Brooklyn with her family.

136 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 The classic memoir of a young Japanese American internee at Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up 208 pages Manzanar during World War II. 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH Teen nonﬁction/memoir

Hardcover edition $16.00 CL/$22.00 CAN ISBN 978-0-618-21620-8

HMH Books for Young Readers $9.99 / $13.99 Can. 9781328742117

Author Residence: Santa Cruz, CA

Farewell to Manzanar Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston

During World War II a community called Manzanar was created in the high mountain desert country of California. Its purpose was to house thousands of Japanese Americans. Among them was the Wakatsuki family, who were ordered to leave their ﬁshing business in Long Beach and take with them only the belongings they could carry. Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, who was seven years old when she arrived at Manzanar in 1942, recalls life in the camp through the eyes of the child she was.

First published in 1973, this new edition of the classic memoir of a devastating Japanese American experience includes an inspiring afterword by the authors.

Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston was born in California in 1934. She attended San Jose State University, where she met her husband, James D. Houston. For their teleplay for the NBC drama based on Farewell to Manzanar, they received the prestigious Humanitas Prize.

James D. Houston (1933–2009) was the author of several books including The Last Paradise, which received a 1999 American Book Award for ﬁction.

137 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com January 2018 A funny, affecting, inspiring tale about hope and Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up 336 pages self-acceptance, this YA debut combines an appealing romance 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 lb Wt with a wry, insightful view of mental illness. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: US,C,O Rights: B/T/P/M: DE40 Literary A: Listening Library Teen Fiction

Hardcover edition $17.99 CL/$24.99 CAN ISBN 978-0-544-73651-1

HMH Books for Young Readers $9.99 / $13.99 Can. 9781328742049 E-book ISBN 9780544736528

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Under Rose-Tainted Skies Louise Gornall

“A love story set against the backdrop of debilitating mental illness. . . . Infused with humor, self-doubt, and, eventually, self-acceptance.” —School Library Journal

Norah has agoraphobia and OCD. While using a stick to snag grocery bags left on the porch, she meets Luke. He’s sweet and funny, and he just caught her fishing for groceries. Because of course he did. As their friendship grows deeper, Norah fears she’s being selfish. Doesn’t Luke deserve a normal girl—one who isn’t so screwed up? Readers will fall in love with Norah in this deeply engaging portrait of a teen struggling to find the strength to face her demons.

A junk food enthusiast, ﬁlm nerd, and rumored pink Power Ranger, Louise Gornall writes about her own experiences to help encourage and facilitate conversations with other people also facing challenges with mental illness. She lives in England. www.bookishblurb.com @Rock_andor_Roll

138 • Fall 2017 • www.hmhco.com August 2017 Growing up Iranian in California isn’t easy . . . even if you Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 384 pages change your name to Cindy. A funny, insightful middle grade 7.6 in H | 5.1 in W | 1 lb Wt novel from the best-selling author Firoozeh Dumas. Carton Qty: 24 Territory: World Rights: B/T/A: HMH P/M: Warner Literary Middle grade ﬁction

Hardcover edition: $16.99 CL/$23.99 CAN 978-0-544-61231-0

HMH Books for Young Readers $7.99 / $10.99 Can. It Ain't So Awful, Falafel 9781328740960 E-book ISBN 9780544612372 Firoozeh Dumas

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Dedicated website: Zomorod (Cindy) Yousefzadeh is the new kid on the block. California’s Newport http://hmhbooks.com /falafel/ Beach is her family’s latest perch, and she’s determined to lose her brainy loner persona and start afresh with a new Brady Bunch name—Cindy. It’s the late 1970s, Author Residence: and fitting in becomes more difficult as Iran makes headlines with protests, Munich, Germany revolution, and the taking of American hostages. Even puka necklaces, pool parties, and flying fish can't distract Cindy from the anti-Iran sentiments that creep too close to home in this poignant but lighthearted story.

Firoozeh Dumas was born in Abadan, Iran, and grew up in California and her birth country. She is the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir Funny in Farsi, and lives in Munich, Germany, with her husband and three children. Visit her website at www.ﬁroozehdumas.com.

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