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JIMMY PATTERSON Scaredy Cat James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Summary There are Scaredy Cats everywhere... it's just that YOU can't see them. Only cats can see a Scaredy Cat.
When shelter cats Pasha and Poop move in with their new human family, they find themselves up against a ghostly bully. Scaredy Cat demands they follow his rules or he'll cause all kinds of trouble-knock over lamps, spill kitty litter, and even get them shipped back to the animal shelter!
But Pasha and Poop are stubborn and rebellious. They won't follow the Scaredy Cat's ridiculous rules like all of jimmy patterson the other pets on the block. Together, they set out to find the truth behind who the Scaredy Cat really is, and 9780316494434 how they can end his mischief-making for good. Pub Date: 3/15/21 On Sale Date: 3/15/21 $13.99 USD/$18.99 CAD Hardcover Contributor Bio James Patterson is the world's bestselling author. The creator of Max Einstein and Middle School, he founded 320 Pages Carton Qty: 0 JIMMY Patterson to publish books that young readers will love. He lives in Florida with his family. Print Run: 250K Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure JUV001000
Sophia, Princess Among Beasts James Patterson, Emily Raymond
Summary A princess who has lost her mother and father finds herself in a terrifying world that urgently needs a queen.
Sophia is smart, accomplished, and devoted to her people. She rules the kingdom, until she's plunged into a nightmarish realm filled with the terrifying beasts she read about as a child.
The beasts are real. And so is the army marching on her castle. Now the people look to Sophia for protection. Can she unlock an ancient secret as profound as life and death itself in order to save her people, or will they all perish? jimmy patterson Sophia, Princess Among Beasts is a fabulous adventure, and a stunning mystery. Here again is proof of why 9780316540223 Pub Date: 4/5/21 James Patterson is the world's most trusted storyteller. On Sale Date: 4/5/21 $10.99 USD/$14.99 CAD Contributor Bio Paperback James Patterson received the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community 320 Pages from the National Book Foundation. He holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times Carton Qty: 40 bestsellers, including Confessions of a Murder Suspect and the Maximum Ride series, and his books have sold Print Run: 75K Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 to more than 385 million copies worldwide. A tireless champion of the power of books and reading, Patterson 17 created a children's book imprint, JIMMY Patterson, whose mission is simple: "We want every kid who finishes Young Adult Fiction / Fairy a JIMMY Book to say, 'PLEASE GIVE ME ANOTHER BOOK.'" He has donated more than three million books to Tales & Folklore students and soldiers and funds over four hundred Teacher and Writer Education Scholarships at twenty-one YAF017000 colleges and universities. He has also donated millions of dollars to independent bookstores and school libraries. Patterson invests proceeds from the sales of JIMMY Patterson Books in pro-reading initiatives.
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JIMMY PATTERSON Dog Diaries: Ruffing It A Middle School Story James Patterson, Steven Butler, Richard Watson
Summary Junior finally gets to go on a family vacation! When the Khatchadorians go camping, can their troublemaking pooch survive the great outdoors?
Junior is so excited---his human family is going on vacation and this time they're taking him with them. And they're going to the most magical place in the world---THE WOODS! All the sticks you could possible want! Endless raccoons to chase! A lake to doggy-paddle in! It's a canine paradise!
But all of Junior's best plans are ruined when Iona Stricker-the most miserable, cruel, and obedience- obsessed human you could ever meet-shows up and puts an end to his fun. That is, until a fugitive from the jimmy patterson local animal shelter sneaks into camp and everything changes. 9780316500210 Pub Date: 4/19/21 On Sale Date: 4/19/21 This vacation might turn out to be fun after all! $9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD Hardcover Paper over boards
329 Pages Contributor Bio Carton Qty: 0 James Patterson is the world's bestselling author. The creator of Max Einstein and Middle School, he founded Print Run: 200K Juvenile Fiction / Animals JIMMY Patterson to publish books that young readers will love. He lives in Florida with his family. JUV002070 Series: Dog Diaries
The Family Book / El libro de la familia (Bilingual edition) Todd Parr
Summary From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Todd Parr, comes a universal story that celebrates the diversity of families -- now in an English-Spanish bilingual edition!
Algunas familias son grandes. Algunas familias son pequeñas. Algunas familias viven cerca de uno al otro. Algunas familias viven lejos de uno al otro. LB Kids 9780316541688 Some families are big. Some families are small. Some families live near each other. Some families live far Pub Date: 3/23/21 On Sale Date: 3/23/21 from each other. $7.99 USD/$11.99 CAD Board Book Whether you have a big family or a small family, two moms or two dads, a clean family or a messy one, Todd 32 Pages Parr shows readers that no matter what kind of family you have, every family is special in its own unique way. Carton Qty: 0 Print Run: 25K With his trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes, The Family Book encourages readers to celebrate and Ages 3 to 6, Grades P to 1 Juvenile Fiction / Family be proud of their own families. JUV013010 Contributor Bio Todd Parr has inspired and empowered children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in Berkeley, California.
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The Feelings Book / El libro de los sentimientos (Bilingual edition) Todd Parr
Summary From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Todd Parr, comes a timely story about the importance of our feelings -- now in an English-Spanish bilingual edition!
A veces me siento valiente. A veces tengo ganas de bailar. A veces me siento de mal humor. A veces tengo ganas de llorar. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Sometimes I feel like dancing. Sometimes I feel like dancing. Sometimes I feel cranky. Sometimes I feel like 9780316541831 Pub Date: 3/23/21 crying. On Sale Date: 3/23/21 $7.99 USD/$11.99 CAD Todd Parr vibrantly illustrates the wide range of moods we all experience to introduce readers to the powerful, Paperback Picture Book ever-changing, and sometimes nonsensical emotions that we all feel. 32 Pages Carton Qty: 100 With Todd's signature kid-friendly and accessible art work, The Feelings Book delves into the multitude of Print Run: 25K Ages 3 to 6, Grades P to 1 feelings that a person can feel with humor and heart. Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes Contributor Bio JUV039050 Todd Parr has inspired and empowered children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in Berkeley, California.
Michelle's Garden How the First Lady Planted Seeds of Change Sharee Miller
Summary A tribute to Former First Lady Michelle Obama and her contributions in building a healthier future for all children from acclaimed author and illustrator Sharee Miller.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama had an idea. A big, inspiring, and exciting idea! She would grow the largest kitchen garden ever at the White House. This wouldn't be easy, since she'd never gardened before: Where should she start? What tools did she need? What would she plant?
Little, Brown Books for Young Everyone needs help when they're learning something for the first time, even the first lady of the United Readers 9780316458573 States. So she gathered the help of local students, the White House staff, and even President Barack Obama. Pub Date: 3/2/21 Together, they wouldn't just grow a garden -- they would inspire a nation! On Sale Date: 3/2/21 $17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Contributor Bio Hardcover Picture Book Sharee Miller lives and works in Jersey City with her husband and their two cats, Pumpkin and Spice. Her 40 Pages illustrations combine bright colors, patterns, and expressive characters to tell the stories she wishes she had Carton Qty: 32 Print Run: 50K as a kid. She is the author of Princess Hair and Don't Touch My Hair! Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Juvenile Nonfiction / Gardening JNF022000
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LITTLE, BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS I'll Meet You in Your Dreams Jessica Young, Rafael Lopez
Summary A heartwarming text honoring the ever-evolving relationship of a parent and child across time, with visually striking art by bestselling and award-winning artist Rafael López.
Each evening when the sun has set, as nighttime casts a starry net, I'll hitch a ride on moonbeams, and meet you in your dreams. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers This poetic and tender story celebrates the parent-and-child bond in its many forms and offers gentle 9780316453288 Pub Date: 3/9/21 assurance of love across a lifetime. Two parents' dreams of the future with their children -- from early On Sale Date: 3/9/21 dependence for nourishment and basic needs, to the parent as home base for a child in later life -- mirror an $17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD always-changing but unbreakable relationship. Hardcover Picture Book
40 Pages Written in lyrical rhyme and accompanied by breathtaking art by the incomparable Rafael López, I'll Meet You Carton Qty: 32 in Your Dreams affirms that parental love is a constant force, transcending boundaries of space and time. Print Run: 25K Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Juvenile Fiction / Bedtime & Contributor Bio Dreams Jessica Young was raised and grew up in Northern Ontario and is the author of several picture books JUV010000 including My Blue Is Happy (a Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended Title and recipient of the Marion Vannett Ridgway Award); Play This Book and Pet This Book; and A Wish Is a Seed. Jessica spends her time writing and researching, and doing school visits. Prior to her writing career, she was a teacher for twenty years, and freelanced for a children's book marketing company. She lives with her family in Nashville.
Rafael López is an internationally recognized illustrator and artist. He has illustrated numerous picture books, including Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor (winner of the Schneider Family Award); Dancing Hands, How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln by Margarita Engle (winner of the Pura Belpré Medal); and The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (a New York Times bestseller) to name a few. He is the founder of the Urban Art Trail movement in San Diego and currently resides in both San Diego and Mexico.
Sail Dorien Brouwers
Summary This dazzlingly-illustrated debut about sailing through the journey of life is perfect for graduation or uplifting year-round reads.
Out at sea anything can happen: whether trials or triumphs, there are infinite possibilities to explore once we leave the shore. And what lies under the water's surface, in the darkest depths, can often lead to the most Little, Brown Books for Young beautiful discoveries. Readers 9780316495486 With gentle wisdom and dynamic art that will sweep you away, remarkable debut talent Dorien Brouwers Pub Date: 3/9/21 On Sale Date: 3/9/21 beckons us to climb aboard and discover the courage, grit, and resilience that resides within us all. Ideal for $17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD all ages and filled with universal themes, the story also features a set of questions at the end that will invite Hardcover Picture Book parent-child conversations and encourage readers to explore their own life journeys. 40 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Contributor Bio Print Run: 25K Dorien Brouwers grew up in the Netherlands and currently lives in Suffolk, England. She trained as a Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 graphic designer and worked for clients such as the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain; the Tate Modern in Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes London, England; and Pearson Education. Eventually she began writing and illustrating books for her son, JUV039090 drawing predominantly with watercolor, pen, and ink, and developing a distinctive style rich in texture and detail. She invites you to visit her website at dorienillustrator.com.
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LITTLE, BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS Spark Ani Castillo
Summary With the whimsy of Oliver Jeffers, the accessibility of Todd Parr, and empowerment of Peter Reynolds, this crossover gift book invites readers to ponder and celebrate the magic of being alive.
Beginning with the birth of a baby, the story takes the reader on a journey through life, navigates the ups and downs, and culminates in a deeply satisfying sense of the wonder and awe in being human. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers With a charming gift book trim size, a unique and inspiring message delivered in an artful, accessible 9780316424653 Pub Date: 3/16/21 package, Spark will strike a chord with both children and adults. On Sale Date: 3/16/21 $17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Contributor Bio Hardcover Picture Book Ani Castillo was born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, where she studied communications, art, and digital 40 Pages media. She is the author and illustrator of Ping and her art has been exhibited in Mexico, Canada, and the Carton Qty: 20 United States, and her popular cartoon, Pupa & Lavinia, ran for ten years in Mexican newspapers. Ani now Print Run: 25K lives with her two young daughters in Canada. Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes JUV039090
The Great Whipplethorp Bug Collection Ben Brashares, Elizabeth Bergeland
Summary A witty, heartwarming exploration of father-son relationships and growing up male in today's culture, through the lens of a boy yearning to forge his own identity.
Chuck Whipplethorp has a lot to live up to. He is Charles Whipplethorp the Fifth after all, named after his seriously cool ancestors who were explorers, soldiers, and scientists--his grandpa even discovered a new Little, Brown Books for Young species of insect! One day Chuck looks at his stay-at-home dad, huddled over his laptop, and asks: Readers 9780316538251 "Dad...when I grow up, am I going to be as boring as you?" With a little help from his nurturing father, Chuck Pub Date: 4/27/21 finds his own source of strength and individuality through creativity, and helps him to discover that On Sale Date: 4/27/21 "greatness" comes in many forms. $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD Hardcover Picture Book The Great Whipplethorp Bug Collection offers a multigenerational family portrait with humor and heart, while 40 Pages unpacking gender roles and acknowledging the universal desire young readers feel to belong and make a Carton Qty: 32 Print Run: 30K mark in the world. Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Juvenile Fiction / Boys & Contributor Bio Men Ben Brashares is the author of the picture book Being Edie is Hard Today. He holds an MFA in creative JUV005000 writing and has written for magazine including Men's Journal and Rolling Stone. Ben lives in Montclair, New Jersey with his wife, three children, three cats and a dog.
Elizabeth Bergeland is the illustrator of Being Edie is Hard Today. She is also a fine artist with a BFA in painting from the University of Colorado who exhibits her work nationally. She lives with her husband and three children in a quirky old row home in Philadelphia.
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LITTLE, BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS The Invisible Leash A Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet Patrice Karst, Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
Summary From the author of the picture book phenomenon The Invisible String, which has sold over half a million copies to date, comes a moving companion title about coping with grief when a pet dies -- now in paperback edition.
Little, Brown Books for Young After Zach's dog, Jojo, dies, his friend Emily tries to comfort him with the "best news ever": an invisible leash Readers around our hearts connects everyone to their pets no matter where they are, on this Earth or somewhere 9780316524896 Pub Date: 4/13/21 beyond -- maybe they are even near right now. Zach is skeptical, saying he only believes in what he can see, On Sale Date: 4/13/21 but Emily lets him find his own way to eventually come to feel the comforting tug of the Invisible Leash. $8.99 USD/$12.99 CAD Paperback Picture Book Accompanied by emotive and uplifting art by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, Patrice Karst's gentle story celebrates the 32 Pages love, warmth, and joy that animals give us in this life and beyond. Carton Qty: 100 Print Run: 30K Contributor Bio Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Juvenile Fiction / Social Patrice Karst is the bestselling author of The Invisible String, The Invisible Leash, The Invisible Web, You Are Themes Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, and co-author of The Invisible String Workbook. She has also written JUV039030 The Smile That Went Around the World. Patrice is passionate about spreading her message of love across the Series: The Invisible String planet. Born in London, England, she now lives in Southern California, and is the mother of one grown son. She invites you to visit her online at patricekarst.com.
Joanne Lew-Vriethoff is the acclaimed illustrator of many children's books, including the new edition of The Invisible String, The Invisible Leash, The Invisible Web, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, and the Invisible String Workbook, as well as Stacy McAnulty's Beautiful and Brave. Born in Malaysia, she grew up in Los Angeles, studied at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, and now lives in Amsterdam. Her website is joannelewvriethoff.com.
Miraculous: Bubble Trouble ZAG
Summary Join Ladybug and Cat Noir as they save the day in a full-color, action-packed chapter book series based on Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir.
By day, Marinette and Adrien are teens living normal lives. But by night, they turn into Ladybug and Cat Noir and work together to keep Paris safe from the mysterious Hawk Moth.
It's Adrien's birthday! Marinette and Adrien's best friend, Nino, are ready to celebrate! When Nino finds out that Adrien's father won't let Adrien have a birthday party, Nino is crushed...and angry! Hawk Moth uses Nino's negative emotions to transform him into the supervillain Bubbler. Claiming that all parents ruin kids' Little, Brown Books for Young fun, Bubbler wreaks havoc around the city as he uses his bubble wand to capture adults and send them into Readers space. Can Cat Noir and Ladybug pop Bubbler's plans before it's too late? 9780316429481 Pub Date: 3/2/21 On Sale Date: 3/2/21 Miraculous(TM) is a trademark of ZAG(TM) - Method(TM). $6.99 USD/$9.99 CAD © 2021 ZAGTOON(TM) - METHOD ANIMATION(TM) - TOEI ANIMATION - SAMG - SK BROADBAND - AB Paperback INTERNATIONAL - DE AGOSTINI EDITORE S.p.A. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 96 Pages Carton Qty: 40 Print Run: 50K Contributor Bio Ages 6 to 10, Grades 1 to 5 Miraculous(TM) is a trademark of ZAG(TM) - Method(TM). Juvenile Fiction / Readers JUV045000 © 2021 ZAGTOON(TM) - METHOD ANIMATION(TM) - TOEI ANIMATION - SAMG - SK BROADBAND - AB Series: Miraculous Chapter INTERNATIONAL - DE AGOSTINI EDITORE S.p.A. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Book
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LB KIDS Spirit Movie: The Movie Leveled Reader
Summary Relive all the adventure from DreamsWorks Untitled Spirit Movie, hitting theaters May 14, 2021, with this full-color leveled reader!
Lucky Prescott's life is changed forever when she moves from her home in the city to a small frontier town and befriends a wild mustang named Spirit.
Passport to Reading: Featuring a winning combination of favorite licensed characters and carefully controlled text--reading along or reading alone just got more fun with Passport to Reading! All books include a parent letter, word count, Guided Reading level, and number of sight words.
Level 2: Reading out Loud: encourages developing readers to sound out loud, includes more complex stories LB Kids with simple vocabulary. 9780316627931 Pub Date: 3/30/21 On Sale Date: 3/30/21 © 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved. $4.99 USD/$6.99 CAD Paperback Contributor Bio 32 Pages © 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved. Carton Qty: 100 Print Run: 75K Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Juvenile Fiction / Readers JUV043000 Series: Passport to Reading
Spirit Movie: The Movie Novel DreamWorks Animation LLC.
Summary Relive all of your favorite moments from DreamWorks Untitled Spirit Movie, hitting theaters May 14, 2021, with this retelling that includes eight pages of full-color images from the animated feature film!
Lucky Prescott's life is changed forever when she moves from her home in the city to a small frontier town and befriends a wild mustang named Spirit.
© 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved. Contributor Bio Little, Brown Books for Young Readers © 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved. 9780316627436 Pub Date: 3/30/21 On Sale Date: 3/30/21 $6.99 USD/$9.99 CAD Paperback
144 Pages Carton Qty: 40 Print Run: 75K Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Fiction / Animals JUV002130
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LITTLE, BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS Simon B. Rhymin' Dwayne Reed
Summary A humorous and heartwarming bounce-to-the-beat underdog story about a young rapper whose rhymes help bring his community together.
Eleven-year-old Simon Barnes dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper that everyone calls Notorious D.O.G. But for now, he's just a Chicago fifth grader who's small for his age and afraid to use his voice.
Simon prefers to lay low at school and at home, even though he's constantly spitting rhymes in his head. But when his new teacher assigns the class an oral presentation on something that affects their community, Simon must face his fears. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers With some help from an unexpected ally and his neighborhood crew, will Simon gain the confidence to rap his 9780316538978 way to an A and prove that one kid can make a difference in his 'hood? Pub Date: 3/2/21 On Sale Date: 3/2/21 $16.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Contributor Bio Hardcover Dwayne Reed is America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago. In 2016, the music video for his hit song,
240 Pages "Welcome to the 4th Grade," went viral and has since been viewed nearly two million times on YouTube. When Carton Qty: 40 he's not writing, rapping, or teaching, Dwayne can be found presenting at educator conferences across the Print Run: 60K U.S., or loving on his beautiful wife, Simone. Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories JUV019000
Soccer Hero (New edition) Matt Christopher
Summary With a fresh new look, this reissue of Matt Christopher's beloved sports classic tells the story of an ordinary boy turned extraordinary hero.
Rob Lasher may just be an average soccer player, but there's nothing he loves more than working together with his teammates. Sure, his soccer skills aren't anything special, but that's all right with him--Rob has never minded flying under the radar. But when he saves his coach's life during one fateful afternoon practice, Rob finds himself suddenly thrust into the spotlight.
Now lauded as a hero and heralded as the savior of his team, Rob wants nothing more than for things to go
Little, Brown Books for Young back to normal. Because not everyone on the team is happy about Rob's newfound fame... Readers 9780316542135 This classic story from beloved author Matt Christopher is sure to win over any young sports fan, all while Pub Date: 3/2/21 teaching them what it means to be a good teammate, and what it means to be a true hero. On Sale Date: 3/2/21 $6.99 USD/$9.99 CAD Paperback Contributor Bio Matt Christopher is the best-selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Carton Qty: 40 Print Run: 20K Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Fiction / Sports & Recreation JUV032150
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LITTLE, BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS When You Know What I Know Sonja K. Solter
Summary A sensitive, harrowing, and ultimately hopeful novel in verse about one girl's journey in the aftermath of abuse -- now in paperback!
One day after school, on the couch in the basement, Tori's uncle did something bad. Afterward, Tori tells her mom. Even though telling was a brave thing to do, her mom still doesn't believe her at first. Her grandma still takes his side. And Tori doesn't want anyone else -- even her best friend -- to know what happened.
Now Tori finds herself battling mixed emotions -- anger, shame, and sadness -- as she deals with the trauma. But with the help of her mom, her little sister, her best friend, and others, can Tori find a way to have the last Little, Brown Books for Young word? Readers 9780316535427 From debut author Sonja K. Solter comes a heartbreaking yet powerful novel that will strike a chord with Pub Date: 3/23/21 On Sale Date: 3/23/21 readers of Jacqueline Woodson and Tony Abbott. $7.99 USD/$11.99 CAD Paperback Contributor Bio
224 Pages Sonja K. Solter graduated from Stanford University and earned an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Carton Qty: 40 Adults from Hamline University, with a critical thesis on writing trauma in middle grade and young adult Print Run: 20K realistic fiction. She is currently a creative writing mentor to youth with the Society of Young Inklings and Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 enjoys writing poetry and prose for children of all ages. Sonja lives with her husband and two children in Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes Louisville, CO. When You Know What I Know is her debut novel. JUV039210
Squad Goals Erika J. Kendrick
Summary Camp is in session in this cheer-tastic middle-grade novel about making new friends, finding your place, and learning to embrace your inner Magic.
Magic Olive Poindexter has big shoes to fill. Her mother was a professional cheerleader, her father is a retired NBA legend, her big sister is the new face of the oh-so-glamorous Laker Girls, and her grandmother was the first black cheerleader ever on Valentine Middle School's HoneyBee cheer squad. Magic wants nothing more than to follow in their footsteps. But first, she has to survive Planet Pom Poms, the summer cheer camp where she'll audition for a spot on the HoneyBee squad. But with zero athletic ability and a group of mean girls who have her number, Tragic Magic is a long way from becoming the toe-touching cheerleader heroine Little, Brown Books for Young she dreams of being. Readers 9780316427142 Things start to look up when her best friend Cappie joins her at camp--until Cappie gets bitten by the Pub Date: 4/6/21 On Sale Date: 4/6/21 popularity bug, that is. To make matters worse, Magic's crushing hard on football star Dallas Chase. Luckily, $7.99 USD/$11.99 CAD Magic's not alone: with the help of a new crew of fabulous fellow misfits and he... Paperback Contributor Bio 304 Pages Carton Qty: 40 Erika J. Kendrick is a national speaker, mental health advocate, and former NBA cheerleader. She is a Print Run: 25K Stanford University graduate with an MBA in marketing and international business from the University of Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Illinois. Squad Goals is her first middle-grade novel. Juvenile Fiction / Sports & Recreation JUV032000
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LITTLE, BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS The Only Black Girls in Town Brandy Colbert
Summary Award-winning YA author Brandy Colbert's debut middle-grade novel about the only two Black girls in town who discover a collection of hidden journals revealing shocking secrets of the past.
Beach-loving surfer Alberta has been the only Black girl in town for years. Alberta's best friend, Laramie, is the closest thing she has to a sister, but there are some things even Laramie can't understand. When the bed and breakfast across the street finds new owners, Alberta is ecstatic to learn the family is black-and they have a 12-year-old daughter just like her.
Alberta is positive she and the new girl, Edie, will be fast friends. But while Alberta loves being a California Little, Brown Books for Young girl, Edie misses her native Brooklyn and finds it hard to adapt to small-town living. Readers 9780316456401 When the girls discover a box of old journals in Edie's attic, they team up to figure out exactly who's behind Pub Date: 4/20/21 On Sale Date: 4/20/21 them and why they got left behind. Soon they discover shocking and painful secrets of the past and learn that $7.99 USD/$11.99 CAD nothing is quite what it seems. Paperback Contributor Bio 384 Pages Carton Qty: 40 Brandy Colbert is the critically acclaimed author of the novels The Voting Booth, The Revolution of Birdie Print Run: 30K Randolph, Pointe, Finding Yvonne, and Stonewall Award winner Little & Lion. Born and raised in Springfield, Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Missouri, she now lives and writes in Los Angeles. Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes JUV039060
Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet Laekan Zea Kemp
Summary I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter meets Emergency Contact in this stunning story of first love, familial expectations, the power of food, and finding where you belong.
As an aspiring pastry chef, Penelope Prado has always dreamed of opening her own pastelería next to her father's restaurant, Nacho's Tacos. But her mom and dad have different plans -- leaving Pen to choose between disappointing her traditional Mexican-American parents or following her own path. When she confesses a secret she's been keeping, her world is sent into a tailspin. But then she meets a cute new hire at Nacho's who sees through her hard exterior and asks the questions she's been too afraid to ask herself.
Xander Amaro has been searching for home since he was a little boy. For him, a job at Nacho's is an Little, Brown Books for Young opportunity for just that -- a chance at a normal life, to settle in at his abuelo's, and to find the father who Readers 9780316460279 left him behind. But when both the restaurant and Xander's immigrant status are threatened, he will do Pub Date: 4/6/21 whatever it takes to protect his new found family and himself. On Sale Date: 4/6/21 $17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Hardcover Together, Pen and Xander must n... 352 Pages Contributor Bio Carton Qty: 40 Laekan Zea Kemp is a Latinx author and ESL teacher living in Austin, Texas. Somewhere Between Bitter and Print Run: 50K Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 to Sweet is her debut YA contemporary novel. 17 Young Adult Fiction / Romance YAF052020
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LITTLE, BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS The Winter Duke Claire Eliza Bartlett
Summary She survived the curse. Now she must survive the throne.
All Ekata wants is to stay alive -- and the chance to prove herself as a scholar. Once Ekata's brother is finally named heir to the dukedom of Kylma Above, there will be nothing to keep her at home with her murderous family. Not her books or her experiments, not her family's icy castle atop a frozen lake, not even the tantalizingly close Kylma Below, a mesmerizing underwater kingdom that provides her family with magic. But just as escape is within reach, her parents and twelve siblings fall under a strange sleeping sickness, and no one can find a cure.
In the space of a single night, Ekata inherits the title of duke, her brother's captivating warrior bride, and Little, Brown Books for Young ever-encroaching challengers from without -- and within -- her ministry. Nothing has prepared Ekata for Readers 9780316417334 diplomacy, for war, for love...or for a crown she has never wanted. If Kylma Above is to survive, Ekata must Pub Date: 3/2/21 seize her family's magic and power. And if Ekata is to survive, she must quickly decide how she will wield On Sale Date: 3/2/21 them both. $10.99 USD/$14.99 CAD Paperback The Winter Duke is an enchanted tale of intri... 448 Pages Carton Qty: 40 Contributor Bio Print Run: 15K Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 to Claire Eliza Bartlett grew up in Colorado. She studied history and archaeology and spent time in Switzerland 17 and Wales before settling in Denmark for good. She is the author of We Rule the Night and The Winter Duke. Young Adult Fiction / When not at her computer telling mostly fictional stories, she works as a tour guide in Copenhagen, telling Fantasy YAF019020 stories that are (mostly) true. Claire invites you to visit her online at authorclaire.com.
Most Likely Sarah Watson
Summary From the creator of the hit TV series The Bold Type comes an empowering and heartfelt novel about a future female president's senior year of high school.
Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha (listed in alphabetical order out of fairness) have been friends since kindergarten. Now they're in their senior year, facing their biggest fears about growing up and growing apart. But there's more than just college on the horizon. One of these girls is destined to become the president of the United States. The mystery, of course, is which girl gets the gig.
Is it Ava, the picture-perfect artist who's secretly struggling to figure out where she belongs? Or could it be CJ, the one who's got everything figured out...except how to fix her terrible SAT scores? Maybe it's Jordan, Poppy the group's resident journalist, who knows she's ready for more than their small Ohio suburb can offer. And 9780316454773 Pub Date: 3/2/21 don't overlook Martha, who will have to overcome all the obstacles that stand in the way of her dreams. On Sale Date: 3/2/21 $10.99 USD/$14.99 CAD This is the story of four best friends who have one another's backs through every new love, breakup, stumble, Paperback and success -- p... 384 Pages Carton Qty: 40 Contributor Bio Print Run: 50K Sarah Watson is the creator of the hit TV series The Bold Type, which the New York Times described as "Sex Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 to 17 and the Single Girl for millennials." Previously she was a writer and executive producer of the critically Young Adult Fiction / acclaimed NBC drama Parenthood. She lives in Santa Monica, California. Most Likely is her debut novel. Romance YAF052020
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LITTLE, BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS We Are Displaced My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around the World Malala Yousafzai
Summary "A stirring and timely book." --New York Times
AN INSTANT BESTSELLER
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In this powerful book, Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times-bestselling author Malala Yousafzai introduces some of the people behind the statistics and news stories about the millions of people displaced Little, Brown Books for Young worldwide. Readers 9780316523653 Pub Date: 3/2/21 After her father was murdered, María escaped in the middle of the night with her mother. On Sale Date: 3/2/21 $10.99 USD/$14.99 CAD Paperback Zaynab was out of school for two years as she fled war before landing in America. Her sister, Sabreen, survived a harrowing journey to Italy. 224 Pages Carton Qty: 40 Print Run: 50K Ajida escaped horrific violence, but then found herself battling the elements to keep her family safe. Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 to 17 Malala's experiences visiting refugee camps caused her to reconsider her own displacement -- first as an Young Adult Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography Internally Displaced Person when she was a young child in Pakistan, and then as an international activist who YAN006120 could travel anywhere in the world except to the home she loved. In We Are Displaced, Malala not only explores her own story, but she also shares the personal stories of some of the incredible girls she has met on her journeys -- girls who have lost their commun... Contributor Bio Malala Yousafzai is a cofounder and board member of Malala Fund. Malala began her campaign for
They Went Left Monica Hesse
Summary The acclaimed New York Times bestselling tour de force historical mystery from Monica Hesse, the award-winning author of Girl in the Blue Coat.
Germany, 1945. The soldiers who liberated the Gross-Rosen concentration camp said the war was over, but nothing feels over to eighteen-year-old Zofia Lederman. Her body has barely begun to heal, her mind feels broken. And her life is completely shattered: Three years ago, she and her younger brother, Abek, were the only members of their family to be sent to the right, away from the gas chambers of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Everyone else--her parents, her grandmother, radiant Aunt Maja--they went left.
Zofia's last words to her brother were a promise: Abek to Zofia, A to Z. When I find you again, we will fill our Little, Brown Books for Young alphabet. Now her journey to fulfill that vow takes her through Poland and Germany, and into a displaced Readers 9780316490597 persons camp where everyone she meets is trying to piece together a future from a painful past: Miriam, Pub Date: 4/6/21 desperately searching for the twin she was separated from after they survived medical experimentation. On Sale Date: 4/6/21 Breine, a former heiress, who no... $10.99 USD/$14.99 CAD Paperback Contributor Bio 384 Pages Monica Hesse is the bestselling author of Girl in the Blue Coat, American Fire, and The War Outside, as well Carton Qty: 40 Print Run: 50K as a columnist at The Washington Post. She lives outside Washington, D.C. with her husband and their dog. Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 to 17 Young Adult Fiction / Historical YAF024070
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LITTLE, BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS This Is My Brain in Love I. W. Gregorio
Summary Told in dual narrative, This Is My Brain in Love is a stunning YA contemporary romance, exploring mental health, race and, ultimately, self-acceptance, for fans of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter and Emergency Contact -- now in paperback!
Jocelyn Wu has just three wishes for her junior year: To make it through without dying of boredom, to direct a short film with her BFF Priya Venkatram, and to get at least two months into the year without being compared to or confused with Peggy Chang, the only other Chinese girl in her grade.
Will Domenici has two goals: to find a paying summer internship, and to prove he has what it takes to become an editor on his school paper. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers 9780316423830 Then Jocelyn's father tells her their family restaurant may be going under, and all wishes are off. Because her Pub Date: 4/13/21 dad has the marketing skills of a dumpling, it's up to Jocelyn and her unlikely new employee, Will, to bring On Sale Date: 4/13/21 A-Plus Chinese Garden into the 21st century (or, at least, to Facebook). $10.99 USD/$14.99 CAD Paperback What starts off as a rocky partnership soon grows into something more. But family prejudices and the 384 Pages Carton Qty: 20 uncertain future of A-Plus t... Print Run: 25K Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 to Contributor Bio 17 I. W. Gregorio is a practicing surgeon by day, masked avenging YA writer by night. After getting her MD at Young Adult Fiction / Yale School of Medicine, she did her residency at Stanford, where she met the intersex patient who inspired Humorous YAF027000 her debut novel, None of the Above (Balzer + Bray / HarperCollins), which is a 2016 Lambda Literary Award finalist, a Spring 2015 Publishers Weekly Flying Start, an ALA Booklist Top Ten Sports Book for Youth, and a 2015 ABC Children's Group Best Book for Young Readers. It was also named to the 2016 American Library Association Rainbow List. She is proud to be a board member of interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth, and is a founding member of We Need Diverse Books. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Newsweek, Scientific American, San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News and New York Post, among
When the Stars Lead to You Ronni Davis
Summary Nicola Yoon meets Jenny Han in a heated first-love romance about two teens who are torn apart one summer by prejudice and mental illness, and find each other once again -- now in paperback!
Eighteen-year-old Devon longs for two things:
The stars. And the boy she fell in love with last summer.
When Ashton breaks Devon's heart at the end of the most romantic and magical summer ever, she thinks her heart will never heal again. But over the course of the following year, Devon finds herself slowly putting the Little, Brown Books for Young broken pieces back together. Readers 9780316490696 Pub Date: 4/27/21 Now it's senior year and she's determined to enjoy every moment of it, as she prepares for a future studying On Sale Date: 4/27/21 galaxies. That is, until Ashton shows up on the first day of school. $10.99 USD/$14.99 CAD Paperback Can she forgive and open her heart to him again? Or are they doomed to repeat history? 400 Pages Carton Qty: 40 Print Run: 20K From debut author, Ronni Davis, comes a stunning novel about passion, loss, and the power of first love. Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 to 17 Contributor Bio Young Adult Fiction / Ronni Davis lives in Chicago, where she copy edits everything from TV commercials to billboards by day, and Diversity & Multicultural YAF014000 writes contemporary teen novels about brown girls falling in love by night. You can visit her at ronnidavis.com, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @lilrongal.
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WORTHYKIDS Dream Big, My Precious One Jill Roman Lord, Brittany E. Lakin
Summary Celebrate the hopes and dreams you have for your little one with this rhyming picture book that inspires children to dream big, work hard, and trust in God.
In Dream Big, My Precious One, a narrator wonders what a young child will enjoy as he or she grows up--sports, art, music? The narrator imagines all of the incredible things the child could become, from "a doctor or zoologist, a nurse or archaeologist" all the way to "a preacher sharing God's good news, a captain WorthyKids 9781546034322 on a sailing cruise, a vet to cure sick kangaroos!" Upbeat and playful, this book will inspire children to Pub Date: 3/9/21 passionately pursue their dreams, knowing that God will be with them every step of the way. On Sale Date: 3/9/21 $17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Contributor Bio Hardcover Picture Book Jill Roman Lord is an award-winning author and a nurse anesthetist. She won her first writing award in first 32 Pages grade and has written ever since. Her many children's books include If Jesus Lived Inside My Heart, One Night Carton Qty: 36 in Bethlehem, and God Made You Just Right. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, and enjoys running with Print Run: 20K Ages 3 to 6, Grades P to 1 her golden retriever, golfing with her husband and son, sipping coffee with her girls, and traveling. Juvenile Fiction / Religious JUV033280
A Flood of Kindness Ellen Leventhal, Blythe Russo
Summary Perfect for all children experiencing loss or grief, A Flood of Kindness gracefully confronts difficult feelings and celebrates the healing power of kindness.
"The night the river jumped its banks, everything changed."
So begins A Flood of Kindness, a poignant picture book that addresses grief and loss and demonstrates how WorthyKids 9781546034582 kindness can bring hope. Written in spare prose and told from an intimate first-person point of view, the story Pub Date: 4/13/21 follows Charlotte, a young girl who watches floodwaters rise in her home and is forced to evacuate to a On Sale Date: 4/13/21 shelter with her parents. Kind people she doesn't know give her food, socks and shoes to keep her feet warm, $17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Hardcover Picture Book and a place to sleep. As Charlotte adjusts to the shelter--a strange, crowded place that is not home--she grapples with feelings of anger and sadness. But as the days go by, Charlotte starts to realize how grateful 32 Pages she is for the things that she does have--her parents, a cot to sleep on, food to eat--and starts looking for Carton Qty: 36 Print Run: 15K ways to help others in the shelter. Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Juvenile Fiction / Social All children deal with sadness and loss in some way, whether it stems from a natural disaste... Themes JUV039050 Contributor Bio Ellen Leventhal has been writing for as long as she can remember. She is the co-author of Don't Eat the Bluebonnets, a 2017 Mighty Girls Book pick, and the author of Lola Can't Leap. Ellen is an active member of SCBWI, as well as a member of Julie Hedlund's 12x12 Picture Book Challenge. She lives in Houston, Texas, where she can be found working as an educator, wandering the aisles of bookstores, and doing school author visits.
Blythe Russo holds a masters in illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design. When she's not drawing, you can find her building puppets, playing Dungeons & Dragons, or in the kitchen on a never-ending quest for the perfect chocolate-chip cookie recipe. She lives just outside Cincinnati, Ohio.
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WORTHYKIDS The Story of "The Star-Spangled Banner" Patricia A. Pingry, Patrick Corrigan
Summary Introduce little learners to the intriguing story behind America's national anthem with this 200-word board book.
What's the story behind America's national anthem? With this simple and factual introduction, young children will learn how the words to "The Star-Spangled Banner" came to be written. Engaging illustrations depict when Francis Scott Key witnessed a battle in the War of 1812 and memorialized it in a moving poem. In WorthyKids addition, toddlers will learn basic "flag manners." Thoroughly researched and historically accurate, this board 9781546015055 Pub Date: 4/20/21 book distills a pivotal moment in history for little learners. On Sale Date: 4/20/21 $7.99 USD/$11.99 CAD Contributor Bio Board Book Patricia A. Pingry has written dozens of children's books and edited hundreds more. Among her best-known 24 Pages titles are the perennial bestsellers The Story of Christmas and The Story of Easter. Together these two titles Carton Qty: 60 have sold more than two million copies. Patricia lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Print Run: 25K Ages 0 to 3, Grades P to P Juvenile Nonfiction / History Patrick Corrigan had a passion for precision as a child and grew up patiently drawing and designing arts and JNF025260 crafts. His passion led him to study ceramics and art education, then to work as an art director in a busy studio for nearly a decade. Now Patrick specializes in illustrating books for younger readers; he draws best while listening to podcasts or dusty old records and drinking gallons of green tea. Patrick lives in Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, England.
The Story of America's Birthday Patricia A. Pingry, Patrick Corrigan
Summary Teach your little historian about the founding of America with this exciting 200-word board book.
This simple, engaging book introduces little ones to the story of the origins of America. Colorful illustrations paired with the toddler-friendly text help to explain the connection between the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution, and today's Fourth of July festivities. Thoroughly researched, historically accurate, and accessible for even the youngest of children, The Story of America's Birthday helps readers WorthyKids understand the reasons we celebrate the birthday of our country every year. 9781546015062 Pub Date: 4/20/21 On Sale Date: 4/20/21 $7.99 USD/$11.99 CAD Contributor Bio Board Book Patricia A. Pingry has written dozens of children's books and edited hundreds more. Among her best-known 24 Pages titles are the perennial bestsellers The Story of Christmas and The Story of Easter. Together these two titles Carton Qty: 60 have sold more than two million copies. Patricia lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Print Run: 25K Ages 0 to 3, Grades P to P Juvenile Nonfiction / Holidays & Celebrations Patrick Corrigan had a passion for precision as a child and grew up patiently drawing and designing arts and JNF026130 crafts. His passion led him to study ceramics and art education, then to work as an art director in a busy studio for nearly a decade. Now Patrick specializes in illustrating books for younger readers; he draws best while listening to podcasts or dusty old records and drinking gallons of green tea. Patrick lives in Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, England.
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BLACK DOG & LEVENTHAL A Child's Introduction to Egyptology The Mummies, Pyramids, Pharaohs, Gods, and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt Heather Alexander, Sara Mulvanny
Summary Get ready to go back in time to discover one of history's most fascinating civilizations -- Ancient Egypt! Packed with stories of pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, gods, and more, this illustrated introduction to Egyptology is perfect for curious kids ages 8 to 11.
Black Dog & Leventhal In A Child's Introduction to Egyptology, kids will travel back in time and discover one of history's most 9780762471577 fascinating civilizations: Ancient Egypt. Author Heather Alexander leads young readers from the very Pub Date: 3/16/21 On Sale Date: 3/16/21 beginning of the kingdom 4,500 years ago through the reign of Cleopatra in 31 BC. Included throughout are $19.99 USD/$24.99 CAD beautifully illustrated profiles of gods and goddesses like Ra, the god of the sun, and Isis, the goddesses of Hardcover magic, as well as information about scribes, priests, and other notable Egyptians. Kids will learn about the 96 Pages great pharaohs like Ramses II and Nefertiti, how the magnificent Great Pyramid in Giza was built, an in-depth Carton Qty: 20 explanation of how Tutankhamun's tomb was found, and even how mummies were made. Print Run: 24K Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / History This fact-filled book with original illustrations, a removable hieroglyphics poster, and activities like How to JNF025020 Mummi... Series: A Child's Introduction Series Contributor Bio Heather Alexander has written numerous books for children and young adults including previous titles in this series, A Child's Introduction to the World, A Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology, and A Child's Introduction to Art. She is a former book editor and lives in Los Angeles, CA.
Sara Mulvanny is a freelance illustrator who grew up with a paint brush in one hand and a cup of tea in the other. After studying Illustration at Kingston University, Sara now lives in Surrey, England and has built an impressive portfolio working on a variety of projects from books and magazines to large scale illustrations for museums and restaurants.
A Child's Introduction to the Environment The Air, Earth, and Sea Around Us -- Plus Experiments, Projects, and Activities YOU Can Do to Help Our Planet! Michael Driscoll, Dennis Driscoll
Summary Explore the water, land, and air around us with this entertaining and informative look at our magnificent planet while learning about climate crusaders like Greta Thurnberg and how experiments, activities, and everyday actions can help save the environment. Black Dog & Leventhal 9780762499489 This book looks at the wide variety of ecosystems and environmental regions of the Earth, from deserts and Pub Date: 3/16/21 On Sale Date: 3/16/21 forests, to cities and farms, to oceans and ice caps, as well as the atmosphere, weather, energy sources, $19.99 USD/$24.99 CAD plants, and animals of each area. Michael Driscoll and professor of meteorology Dennis Driscoll explain the Hardcover changes to our planet that are currently taking place, including rising temperatures and sea levels, and the 96 Pages effects they can have on our environment. They also profile young environmental activists like Greta Thunberg Carton Qty: 20 and Isra Hirsi, and highlight important, everyday actions such as water conversion and recycling that kids can Print Run: 24K do on their own or with their parents. Also included are fun projects and experiments to do at home like Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / brewing sun tea, creating lightning, and making a smog detector. Science & Nature JNF037020 Packed with facts, expe... Series: A Child's Introduction Series Contributor Bio Michael Driscoll is a senior publishing editor at Wall Street Journal. He is an award-winning news writer and editor who has contributed to Reuters, the Associated Press, L.A. Weekly and the New York Daily News, among other publications. He is the author of A Child's Introduction to Poetry and the editor of many books for children and adults. He lives Austin, Texas.
Dennis Driscoll is an Emeritus Professor of Meteorology at Texas A&M University specializing in biometeorology, the interaction of the Earth's atmosphere with living things. He lives in College Station, Texas.
Meredith Hamilton has illustrated nine books in the Child's Intro series. Her other illustration work includes
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Get Ready for School: First Grade (Revised and Updated) (Revised) Heather Stella
Summary Newly revised and updated, Get Ready for School: First Grade is packed with more than 400 teacher- approved, common-core aligned activities that cover everything from math and reading to colors and shapes. This fun and lively fill-in workbook is a must-have to help your first grader get ready for school.
Help the young student in your life prepare for first grade with this friendly, colorful activity book that introduces and reinforces basic skills through entertaining puzzles, quizzes, mazes, and more. Get Ready for Black Dog & Leventhal 9780762472390 School: First Grade offers a wide variety of curriculum-based topics that will help your child: Pub Date: 4/27/21 On Sale Date: 4/27/21 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD Spell more difficult words by teaching familiarity with vowels, consonants, word families, and suffixes Spiral Bound Recognize different types of words like nouns, proper nouns, and action words 320 Pages Master addition and subtraction Carton Qty: 14 Understand scientific concepts such as weather, life cycles, and the senses Print Run: 50K Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 Learn to tell time and to recognize and count money Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books Time-tested and teacher-approved, Get Ready for School: First Grade will help your child develop a love for JNF001000 learning while enhancing their essentia... Series: Get Ready For School Contributor Bio Heather Stella is a teacher and holds a masters degree in elementary and special education. She has written more than a dozen titles in the Get Ready for School series, including Get Ready for School: Pre-K and Get Ready for School: Kindergarten. She lives in Warwick, NY.
Get Ready for School: Second Grade (Revised and Updated) Heather Stella
Summary Newly revised and updated, Get Ready for School: Second Grade is packed with more than 300 teacher-approved, common-core aligned activities that cover everything from geography and the solar system to writing complete sentences and recognizing measurements. This fun and lively fill-in workbook is a must-have to help your second grader get ready for school.
Help the young student in your life prepare for second grade with this friendly, colorful activity book that introduces and reinforces basic skills through entertaining puzzles, quizzes, mazes, and more. Get Ready for Black Dog & Leventhal 9780762472406 School: Second Grade offers a wide variety of curriculum-based topics that will help your child: Pub Date: 4/27/21 On Sale Date: 4/27/21 $18.99 USD/$23.99 CAD Write complete sentences by teaching familiarity with punctuation, plurals, and parts of speech Spiral Bound Understand and master more complex modes of addition and subtraction by teaching students to grasp 320 Pages concepts like place values, skip counting, and regrouping Carton Qty: 14 Recognize measurements including inches, centimeters, feet, and yards Print Run: 50K Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4 Identify basic geography and natural resources Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books Time-tested and teacher-approved, Get Ready for School: Second... JNF001000 Series: Get Ready For School Contributor Bio Heather Stella is a teacher and holds a masters degree in elementary and special education. She has written more than a dozen titles in the Get Ready for School series, including Get Ready for School: Pre-K and Get Ready for School: Kindergarten. She lives in Warwick, NY.
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RUNNING PRESS KIDS Once Upon a Song A Numbers Primer for Music Lovers Mike Byrne
Summary A whimsical numbers board book that shares a little music history while teaching children the numbers 1 through 10.
Toddlers learning to identify numbers will love this charming and funny book, while music-savvy parents will Running Press Kids enjoy the artistic representation of some of their favorite song titles from some of their favorite musical 9780762470600 artists. Pub Date: 4/6/21 On Sale Date: 4/6/21 $9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD The book includes the following song titles: Board Book - ONE Fine Day (The Chiffons) 22 Pages - It Takes TWO (Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock) Carton Qty: 0 - THREE Little Birds (Bob Marley) Print Run: 15K - FOUR Strong Winds (Neil Young) Ages 0 to 3, Grades P to P Juvenile Fiction / Concepts - High FIVE (Beck) JUV009030 - SIX Weeks (James Morrison) - SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Queen) - EIGHT Days a Week (The Beatles) - Love Potion No. 9 (The Clovers) - TEN Feet Tall (Various)
A follow-up to Running Press Kids's SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW: COLORS IN MUSIC, this will be an ideal gift for the music-loving kid or family. Contributor Bio Mike Byrne grew up on the Wirral near Liverpool before moving to Wales to study Illustration at Glyndwr University. He began his career as a designer for a greetings card company and then became a studio manager for a licensed stationery designer before leaving to fulfill his dream of illustrating children's books.
Baby Janis A Book about Nouns Running Press, Pintachan
Summary Introduce your littlest rocker to early concepts through the creativity of Janis Joplin in this next installment of RP Kids' Baby Rocker board book series.
Featuring 11 spreads pairing elements of Janis Joplin with simple words, this is the book for any Janis fan, Running Press Kids young or old. The book teaches babies and toddlers a variety of nouns (heart, baby, half moon, pearl, tattoo, 9780762473533 guitar, etc.). Pub Date: 4/20/21 On Sale Date: 4/20/21 $9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD Contributor Bio Board Book Running Press Kids is the children's imprint of Running Press, a book publisher based in Philadelphia, PA.
24 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Pintachan has been an illustrator for more than a decade, working with a variety of clients all over the world. Print Run: 50K He loves doo-wop, psych-pop, 70s disco, 50s rock 'n roll, and Motown. He lives in Gijon, Spain, with his Ages 0 to 3, Grades P to P family. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography JNF007040 Series: Baby Rocker
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RUNNING PRESS KIDS Crayola's Color My World: A Guided Journal for Kids Express Your Emotions Using All the Colors of the Rainbow Crayola
Summary Find what colors reflect your feelings and emotions in this colorful and helpful guided journal for kids by the iconic Crayola brand.
Using Crayola's colors to help evoke emotions and feelings, this guided journal for kids includes prompts to get you thinking about your feelings in various situations. You can use this interactive journal to write down thoughts, feelings, or to even doodle/draw using your favorite Crayola product (crayons, markers, colored pencils, etc.). Use stickers that come with the book to also help you express your feelings about many different topics, including school, your friends, your family, and even what makes you happy, angry, sad, and excited. Running Press Kids 9780762470525 Pub Date: 4/27/21 On Sale Date: 4/27/21 Contributor Bio $12.99 USD/$16.99 CAD Crayola is a craft company with a mission to unleash the creativity and self-expression that lives in the heart Diary of everyone. Best known for their crayons, they have been inspiring creativity for 115 years 128 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Print Run: 12K Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books JNF001010
Earth Squad 50 People Who Are Saving the Planet Alexandra Zissu, Nhung L¿
Summary Join 50 inspiring and extraordinary environmental crusaders working to save our planet.
Kids across the globe will be moved by the passion of these amazing eco-warriors who have dedicated their lives to making our world a better place. Alongside dynamic illustrations and entertaining biographical information, you'll find practical tips that anyone can do to help save the earth. Every one of us can make a difference, and, together as an Earth Squad, we can change the world.
Running Press Kids Will Allen * Anohni * Yann Arthus-Bertrand * Inka Saara Arttijeff * David Attenborough * Precious 9780762499212 Pub Date: 3/2/21 Brady-Davis * Erin Brockovich * Vicki Buck * Rachel Carson * Yvon Chouinard * Opha Pauline Dube * Lamya On Sale Date: 3/2/21 Essemlali * Christiana Figueres * Eileen Fisher * Eunice Newton Foote * Wan Gang * Al Gore * James Hansen $17.99 USD/$22.99 CAD * Vanessa Hauc * Hilda Heine * Chai Jing * Alexandra Koroleva * Winona LaDuke * Dr. Phil Landrigan * Annie Hardcover Paper over boards Leonard * Wangari Maathai * Xiuhtezcatl Martinez * Gina McCarthy * William McDonough * Bill McKibben * 160 Pages Angela Merkel * Charles Moore * Margaret "Mardy" Murie * Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez * Gabriel Orozco * Carton Qty: 0 Carlo... Print Run: 20K Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Contributor Bio Biography & Autobiography Alexandra Zissu is a writer, editor, and content consultant. As a journalist, she has written extensively about JNF007090 food, chefs, fashion, trends, pregnancy, parenting, and especially green living for The New York Times, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Bon Appétit, Health, New York, Vogue, Self, Refinery29, and Time Out New York, among other publications. A native New Yorker, she now lives in the Hudson Valley with her family to be close to the farms that feed them.
Nhung Lê was born and raised in Hanoi, Vietnam and formerly based in Brooklyn. Her work has been published in the New Yorker, the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Eater, Stylist Magazine, and more. She is currently enjoying the sun in Sydney, Australia.
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RUNNING PRESS KIDS There's No Ham in Hamburger Facts and Folklore About Our Favorite Foods Kim Zachman, Peter Donnelly
Summary From hot dogs and hamburgers to ice cream and pizza, this fascinating nonfiction middle grade book is full of fun facts and stories of the origins of some of America's most popular foods.
Why is there no ham in hamburgers? How did we make ice cream before we could make ice? How did hot dogs get their name? From the origins of pizza (which got a big boost from Clarence Birdseye, of all people) to the Cornell professor who invented chicken fingers, There's No Ham in Hamburgers has all the ingredients Running Press Kids for an entertaining and educational middle-grade read. Packed with informative sidebars, recipes, and 9780762498079 Pub Date: 4/6/21 experiments, along with fabulously funny illustrations by Peter Donnelly, this book is a reading recipe that kids On Sale Date: 4/6/21 will sink their teeth into! $16.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Hardcover Paper over boards Contributor Bio 144 Pages When Kim Zachman was a kid, she drove her parents crazy asking "Why?" She still asks a lot of questions, Carton Qty: 0 and when she finds fun, fascinating answers, she writes about them. She lives in Roswell, Georgia, with her Print Run: 15K husband, two teenage daughters, and their almost-perfect dog. Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Cooking & Food Peter Donnelly is an award-winning illustrator who is influenced by midcentury design, folk art, and vintage JNF014000 print. He lives and works in Ireland.
Just Be You Ask Questions, Set Intentions, Be Your Special Self, and More Mallika Chopra, Brenna Vaughan
Summary From the author of Just Breathe and Just Feel, Mallika Chopra, daughter of Deepak Chopra, comes a full-color guide promoting growth mindset for kids ages 8-12.
Following in the footsteps of wellness author Mallika Chopra's successful Just Breathe and Just Feel, her third book, Just Be You, is an engaging, easy-to-read guide for young kids to learn tools that will help them live a good life. The United States and other nations are quickly becoming aware of the importance of children's ability to be independent and meet challenges head on; parents are eager for resources that help kids learn how to navigate life on their own. Just Be You will help kids become focused on growth mindset by Running Press Kids self-reflection, setting intentions for their lives, and being of service to themselves, their families, and the 9780762471225 global community. Designed specifically with kids ages 8-12 in mind and with full-color illustrations Pub Date: 3/2/21 On Sale Date: 3/2/21 throughout, Mallika's book offers mindful exercises to help young people explore and find their voice. Mallika $12.99 USD/$16.99 CAD believes that if children learn early on to reflect, to be comfortable with unce... Paperback Contributor Bio 120 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Mallika Chopra is a mom, media entrepreneur, public speaker and published author. She is the author of Just Print Run: 50K Breathe: Meditation, Mindfulness, Movement, and More and Just Feel: How To Be Stronger, Healthier, Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Happier, and More. In Living With Intent: My Somewhat Messy Journey to Purpose, Peace and Joy, Mallika Juvenile Nonfiction / Body, Mind & Spirit shares insights she gained while seeking meaning and balance as a mom and entrepreneur who felt she was JNF008000 overwhelmed by work, family, and too many responsibilities. Mallika has taught meditation to thousands of people, and enjoys speaking to audiences around the world about intention, balance, and living a life of purpose. She lives in Santa Monica, CA.
Brenna Vaughan's work is a blend of digital and traditional media that combines watercolor, ink, and acrylic with digital techniques. She has a BFA in illustration from Memphis College of Art and lives in the St. Louis, Missouri, area.
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RUNNING PRESS KIDS The Popularity Pact: Camp Clique Book One Eileen Moskowitz-Palma
Summary In the blink of a summer, Bea goes from having a best friend and a place she belongs to being dropped and invisible, eating lunch alone and only talking to teachers. The end of sixth grade and the start of Camp Amelia can't come soon enough.
But then the worst part of school, ex-best friend Maisy, shows up in Bea's safe place and ruins it all. Maisy lands in the same bunk as Bea and summer suddenly seems dire. Never having camped a day in her life, Maisy agrees: it's hopeless. She should be at home, spending time with her little sister and hanging out with her super popular crew of friends--not at this stupid adventure camp failing everything and being hated by everyone. In a desperate bid to belong, Maisy offers Bea a deal: if Bea helps her fit in at the camp, she will Running Press Kids get Bea into the M & M's, their town's popular clique, when they enter seventh grade in the fall. The 9780762467433 Pub Date: 3/9/21 Popularity Pact is born. On Sale Date: 3/9/21 $7.99 USD/$10.49 CAD Contributor Bio Paperback Eileen Moskowitz-Palma, a former elementary school teacher, is an alumna of Sarah Lawrence College's 304 Pages The Writing Institute, where she teaches Beginner and Intermediate Novel Writing. Eileen lives a vegan-ish Carton Qty: 0 lifestyle, unless you count an occasional bacon cheeseburger, and is a half-marathoner who hopes to be brave Print Run: 5K enough to one day run the full. She lives in Bronxville, NY, with her college sweetheart, Douglas, their teen Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Fiction / Humorous daughter, Molly, and her Wire Fox Terrier, Oscar, who is one snaggle-tooth away from being a doggy model. Stories JUV019000 Series: The Popularity Pact
The Newspaper Club: The Cubs Get the Scoop Beth Vrabel
Summary A group of kid reporters fight for their right to run a newspaper in the second book of the middle-grade Newspaper Club series from an award-winning author.
The Cub Report is up and running and getting great response in the sleepy town of Bear Creek, Maine. But when Gordon snaps a photo of an escaped prisoner who is caught in a pigpen, things quickly take a turn for Nellie and her staff. While Nellie fights off jealousy at all the national media attention Gordon is receiving (even from Ellen!) for his amazing shot, the other Cubs are breaking away as parents start questioning the safety (and validity) of a kid-run independent newspaper. But when Gordon's mom and a reporter from another town's newspaper try to shut down The Cub Report for good, Nellie, Gordon, and the club must set aside their issues to save their right to report the news. Running Press Kids 9780762496907 Pub Date: 3/9/21 Award-winning author Beth Vrabel tackles the topic of who should report the news while also focusing on On Sale Date: 3/9/21 themes of friendship, jealousy, and teamwork in the second book in The Newspaper Club series. $7.99 USD/$11.99 CAD Paperback Contributor Bio 192 Pages Beth Vrabel is author of the Cybils'-nominated Caleb and Kit, ILA award-winning A Blind Guide to Stinkville, Carton Qty: 0 JLG-selection A Blind Guide to Normal, The Reckless Club, the Pack of Dorks series, and The Newspaper Club. Print Run: 5K She lives in Connecticut with her family. Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Fiction / Business, Careers, Occupations JUV006000 Series: The Newspaper Club Series
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RUNNING PRESS KIDS The Secret Life of Bananyas Crunchyroll
Summary An official guide to the Crunchyroll anime Bananya that explores the secret lives and antics of its adorable characters!
Based on the hit anime Bananya, this official guide will take you on an adventure into the secret world of the kitties who live in bananas. This guide has everything that you need to know about the show and all of its characters including full-color illustrations, an identification guide, playful advice facts, and memories of past adventures. Nya! Contributor Bio After having studied illustration in college Akiyo Nagano found employment in 2003 with Q-LiA, a design firm Running Press Kids that specializes in stationery items with a focus on cute characters. There she's been entrenched in the 9780762472901 development of countless characters and properties. In 2014, Nagano developed the BANANYA character, and Pub Date: 4/6/21 it was promptly implemented for domestic merchandising. In 2016, BANANYA was developed into an anime On Sale Date: 4/6/21 $12.99 USD/$16.99 CAD series with Nagano helming all character design work. She is now retired from her position as a full-time Paperback illustrator and spends her time working on Bananya-related manga and other publications for children. She lives in Osaka, Japan. 104 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Print Run: 10K Crunchyroll, the world's most popular anime brand, connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 and territories with 360-degree experiences. Juvenile Fiction / Animals JUV002050
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