Table of Contents Lead Titles ........................................................................................2 Picture Books ................................................................................ 12 Board Books ................................................................................. 26 Middle Grade Fiction ................................................................... 39 Literature & Fiction ..................................................................... 45 Science, Nature & Technology....................................................52 History ........................................................................................... 62 Re­erence & Study Aids .............................................................. 64 Unusual Facts .................................................................................71 Hobbies, Cras & Activities ........................................................74 Humor ............................................................................................88 Puzzles & Games .........................................................................90 Sports ............................................................................................ 94 Family/Religion ............................................................................ 98 Backlist Highlights..................................................................... 100 Displays ........................................................................................102 Awards ..........................................................................................104 Author Residence .......................................................................106 Index .............................................................................................107 Gloria’s Voice The Story of Gloria Steinem— Feminist, Activist, Leader by Aura Lewis Gloria Steinem started a movement that changed our world—and this picture-book biography, which ollows Steinem rom childhood through her political awakening and beyond, introduces young readers to the pioneering eminist leader. Using gorgeous watercolor illustrations by debut author Aura Lewis, Gloria’s Voice brings the message o equality to a new generation as it explains Steinem’s motivations and belies, as well as the obstacles she aced in ighting or women’s rights. AURA LEWIS is an illustrator based in New York City. She is a recent graduate o the MFA program in the Illustration as Visual Essay program at the School o Visual Arts. KEY SELLING POINTS Her mama had a dream once, too. She dreamt of leaving their small town and doing something big. She dreamt of Noniction story appeals to those looking or common being a journalist in New York City. core material But as a wife and mother, Gloria’s mama has to stay homeand take care of their family. That’s what women areexpected to do. That’s just the way things are. High-interest material engages young readers Gloria thinks this is very unfair. Gorgeous artwork appeals to parents and kids alike Young people—but especially girls—will ind inspiration in Gloria’s message o equality and the importance o believing When Gloria is ten years old, her parents decide to live But the hardest part is when her mama falls ill and can no in onesel in separate homes. They are very different, and longer look after Gloria or herself. Sometimes, it’s as if their differences make it hard for Gloria is the grown-up and her mama is the child. them to live together. Gloria Steinem biopic called My Lie on the Road, starring Deep down in her heart of hearts, Gloria misses her papa, Gloria wishes her mama had Julianne Moore, and An Uncivil War, starring Carey Mulligan, who travels far followed her dreams. for business. set to release in 2018 MARKETING & PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN Featured title at Winter Institute and ALA National print and online publicity campaign Digital ocus on women’s issues and eminist ocused outlets Trade and consumer advertising Cross promotion on author’s website, auralewis.com, and Instagram @auralewis Regional events in the Mid-Atlantic region Discussion guide available or teachers, librarians, ALSO AVAILABLE and booksellers Grace Hopper ISBN 9781454926665 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) ISBN 9781454920007 • $16.95 ($19.95 CAN) Hardcover with Jacket • 40 pages (all in color) Hardcover with Jacket • 8 ⁄ × 10 ⁄ Territory: W 8 ⁄ × 10 ⁄ • Ages: 4 and UP • Territory: W Sterling Children’s Books MARCH 2018 LEAD TITLES 3 A Couch ­or Llama by Leah Gilbert The Lago amily really loves their couch. It’s perect or reading, snuggling, and playing. But all good things come to an end, and, one day, the amily must replace it. As they drive home with their new couch, though, it alls o© their car and into a ield . where a llama adopts it. Can the amily get its urniture back—and keep llama happy? LEAH GILBERT is a greeting card designer rom Denver, CO. This is her debut book. You can see more o Leah’s work at leah-gilbert.com. KEY SELLING POINTS Delightul illustrations appeal to kids and parents alike Unique and charming story eatures a very adorable llama! A warm picture book that touches both the heart and the unny bone MARKETING & PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN National print and online publicity campaign Digital ocus on children’s book review and parenting blogs/websites ISBN 9781454925118 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) Hardcover with Jacket • 40 pages (all in color) 10 × 10 • Ages: 4 and UP Carton Qty: 30 • Territory: W Sterling Children’s Books FEBRUARY 2018 LEAD TITLES 4 I Am the Boss o­ this Chair by Carolyn Crimi, illustrated by Marisa Morea Oswald Minkleho© Honey Bunny III has always been top cat . until Pom Pom the kitten comes along. Suddenly Oswald isn’t the boss o everything anymore—not the toilet paper, ood dish, back door, toy mouse, or even his special chair. Will Oswald realize that everything’s better when you have a riendand that, really, there’s plenty o room on the chair to share? CAROLYN CRIMI has published over a dozen picture books, including Boris and Bella (Houghton Mi°in Harcourt), Where’s My Mummy? (Candlewick), and Pugs in a Bug (Penguin). She lives in Evanston, IL. Find out more about Carolyn here: carolyncrimi.com. MARISA MOREA is a reelance illustrator based in Madrid, Spain. She’s been working as an illustrator since graduating with an MA in Illustration rom Eina School in Barcelona in 2009. KEY SELLING POINTS A un picture book with an important message about sharing and riendship that’s perect or children with new siblings Colorul and humorous artwork that will engage young readers A hilarious tale that all animal lovers will enjoy MARKETING & PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN National print and online publicity campaign Regional bookstore and school appearances in Evanston, IL Downloadable activity kit available Goodreads giveaway ISBN 9781454923220 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) Hardcover with Jacket • 32 pages (all in color) 8 ⁄ × 10 ⁄ • Ages: 4 to 7 Carton Qty: 32 • Territory: W Sterling Children’s Books MARCH 2018 LEAD TITLES 5 What’s on Your Plate? Exploring the World of Food by Whitney Stewart, illustrated by Christiane Engel It’s a big, tasty world out there! What’s on Your Plate? takes kids on an illustrated tour through the cuisines o 14 countries to see how people internationally prepare, eat, and think about ood. For each cuisine, there’s an overview o the country and its native oods, pronunciations and descriptions o popular dishes, an easy recipe, and an illustrated crop map. These un elements Exploring the World of Food will excite young oodies! WHITNEY STEWART will travel ar or a story. She’s trekked in a 14 Recipes Included Himalayan snowstorm with Sir Edmund Hillary, interviewed the Dalai Lama in India, and visited Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma. She is the author o travel stories, multiple children’s books, and her new mindulness activity cards, Mindul Kids. CHRISTIANE ENGEL is an award-winning illustrator and children’s book writer. Her work has also been applied to animated programs and puzzlesone o which won a puzzle-o-the-year Cover not inal not Cover award. Christiane lives by the sea in South East England with her amily. KEY SELLING POINTS A natural tie-in with diversity, since the book talks about people and ood rom around the world, including countries in South CHINA Chinese cuisine has been around for thousands of years and is tied to the importance of family in Chinese culture. Ancient recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and almost all Chinese food can be traced back to one of China’s eight great America, Europe, Asia, and Arica cooking traditions. ese traditions share basic ingredients like garlic, ginger, scallions, and sesame oil, but they also have unique qualities. e Sichuan style is famous for its spice, which comes from chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. e Quangdong style is known for dim sum, a brunch meal made up of small platters of food, usually either steamed or fried. e Jiangsu cooking style incorporates seafood in soups and stews, whereas Anhui POPULAR CHINESE FOODS cooking tends to call for forest herbs and bamboo shoots. Stir-fried dishes in Hunan are With 14 delicious recipes to try at home, there’s an interactive CHAR* SIU BAO (CHAR show bow): * known for being spicy and sour, whereas Fujian cooking is famous for seasoning food with steamed pork-lled buns fermented sh sauce and shrimp paste. Shandong chefs often serve wheat noodles and meat-lled buns, and nally, Zhejiang cooking is famous for its sweet desserts made from CONGEE