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Picture Books SERIES HEADERPicture BooksPicture Books
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Picture Books
MAY 2020ISBN 9781454938347 • $17.95 ($24.50 CAN) • Hardcover with Jacket & CD
32 PP (all in color) • 8�1⁄2 × 10�7⁄8 • Ages 3 to 8 • CQ 30 • World Sterling Children’s Books
KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ Since the 1980s Vanessa Williams has appeared in films, TV series, and on Broadway. Multiple generations know her and her work
✱ This is on-trend with mermaids, whose popularity in children’s publishing continues unabated across all formats/age groups
✱ Also on-trend in terms of representation: the pool of mermaids is becoming more diverse. Julián Is a Mermaid, Rise of the Jumbies, and Disney’s forthcoming live-action version of The Little Mermaid—with a black Ariel—point to a new, inclusive direction in mermaid storytelling
Bubble Kissesby Vanessa Williams,
illustrated by Tara Nicole Whitaker
She gives me bubble kisses, bubble kisses as she swims by in the water. She never misses with her bubble kisses.
And I’m so glad I got her.
A young girl adores her goldfish, Sal. But Sal is no ordinary pet: while she can’t fetch a ball or curl up on a lap, she
can give bubble kisses that transform the girl into a mermaid and transport her to a world of underwater adventures. There, beneath the sea, they play, sing, and dance with other mer-maids. The catchy, breezy, rhymed tale is perfect for bedtime, and the book includes a CD plus a link to a digital download.
From singer, actress, and dancer Vanessa Williams comes a sweet, sparkling story
about a young girl whose beloved pet fish has wonderful, magical powers.
TARA NICOLE WHITAKER’s education in art began early, from classes at Pratt in her youth to more formal training at RISD and California Institute of the Arts. She has designed for Dreamworks, Nickelodeon, Fox Animation, PBS, CBS, Cartoon Network, and Disney. She lives in Burbank, CA. Find her online at her website (taranicolewhitaker.com), on Twitter @nicoledessine, and on Instagram @taranicolewhitaker.
MARKETING & PUBLICITY
✱ National TV appearances
✱ National print and online publicity campaign
✱ Trade advertisements in SLJ, Booklist, and PW
✱ Pre-publication social media advertising
✱ Targeted mailings to booksellers and librarians
✱ Goodreads and Shelf Awareness book giveaway
✱ Mommy blogger outreach
✱ Featured title with giveaway at Children’s Institute, ALA Midwinter Conference, and Texas Library Association
✱ Heavy promotion on the author’s digital platforms T WITTER: @VWOfficial INSTAGRAM: @vanessawilliamsofficial WEBSITE: vanessawilliams.com FACEBOOK: @officialvanessawilliams
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VANESSA WILLIAMS is one of the most respected and multifaceted
performers in the entertainment industry today. Her critically acclaimed work
in film, television, recordings, and the Broadway stage has been recognized
by every major industry award a�liate. Vanessa’s autobiography, You Have
No Idea, cowritten with her mother Helen Williams, was a New York
Times Best Seller. A strong advocate for equal rights, Williams
received the Human Rights Campaign “Ally for Equality” Award
for her humanitarian contributions. She is the mother of four—
Melanie, Jillian, Devin and Sasha. Vanessa divides her time
between homes in Los Angeles and New York. Bubble Kisses
is her first book for children.
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FEBRUARY 2020ISBN 9781454939504 • $24.95 ($33.95 CAN) • HC • 22 PP (all in color) • 9�7⁄8 × 9�7⁄8
Ages 3 to 7 • US/Can/Mex/SA/CA • Sterling Children’s Books
KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ A new book from the creator of The Color Monster, which has sold more than 97,000 copies net since 2015
✱ Amazingly intricate pop-ups on every page!
✱ The celebration of love between friends makes this perfect for Valentine’s Day or anytime
✱ Gently explores themes of friendship, differences, and compromise
I Love You (Almost Always)A Pop-Up Book of Friendship
by Anna Llenas
Ralph is a roly-poly. Rita is a firefly. They are very different, and that is why they like each other . . . until, one day, they
don’t. Rita thinks Ralph’s shell is too hard, and Ralph thinks Rita shines too brightly. Is their friendship in trouble? Or can they find a way to compromise? This celebration of love between two besties wows with amazing 3-D pop-ups on every page. It’s the perfect gift for Valentine’s—or any—Day.
When two creatures are di�erent, can they still be pals? A sweet pop-up book about friendship,
from the creator of The Color Monster.
ANNA LLENAS is the author and illustrator of several books for children, including The Color Monster. She lives in Barcelona, Spain, and can be found online at annallenas.com.
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The Color MonsterISBN 9781454917298 • $19.95 ($22.95 CAN)
HC • 10�2⁄5 × 9
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MARCH 2020ISBN 9781454932321 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) • HC/J • 32 PP (all in color)
8�1⁄2 × 10�7⁄8 • Ages 3 to 7 • CQ 40 • World • Sterling Children’s Books
When Grandpa Gives You a Toolbox
by Jamie L. B. Deenihan, Illustrated by Lorraine Rocha
You asked for a special house for your dolls; but instead Grandpa gives you a toolbox! What do you do? Launching it
into outer space is a bad idea. So is feeding it to a T. rex! Instead, be patient, pay attention, and you might find that you’re pretty handy. And just maybe, with grandpa’s help, you’ll get that dollhouse after all. This clever story celebrates kindness, hard work, and commu-nity, as well as variety in gender expression.
In this delightful story, by the same author who wrote When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree, a boy is disappointed with his grandfather’s gift—until he learns he can use it to build exactly what
he wanted with his own two hands, and a little help from grandpa, of course!
JAMIE L. B. DEENIHAN is a teacher and member of SCBWI and the 12 × 12 Picture Book Challenge. Her first picture book was When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree. She lives in Suffield, CT, with her family. Visit her online at jamiedeenihan.com and on Twitter @jlbdeenihan.
LORRAINE ROCHA studied illustration and animation and worked at Lucasfilm’s VFX and animation studio Industrial Light & Magic, contributing to such films as Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and Ironman. She is the illustrator of Zebra on the Go by Jill Nogales. Lorraine lives with her family in San Leandro, CA.
KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ The perfect gift for Father’s Day and Grandparents’ Day
✱ Themes of hard work, community, and delayed gratification
✱ The male main character proudly engages in activities that might be considered typically girl (playing with dolls) and typically boy (building with tools)
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Praise for When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree:
«“ Charms from cover to cover.” —Kirkus (Starred Review)
“ [A] colorful and cute story . . . Rocha’s illustrations . . . are filled with plenty of fun background details to pore over.” —Booklist
When Grandma Gives You a Lemon TreeISBN 9781454923817 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN)
HC/J • 8�1⁄2 × 10�7⁄8 • World
MARKETING & PUBLICITY
✱ National print and online publicity campaign
✱ Trade advertising
✱ Featured title at Book Expo, Children’s Institute, ALA Midwinter Conference, at Texas Library Association and at Select Librarian Book Buzz Preview events
✱ Targeted mailing to librarians and booksellers
✱ Activity kit available for teachers, librarians, and booksellers
✱ School visits and author events in Connecticut
✱ Support on author’s digital platforms
T WITTER: @jlbdeenihan INSTAGRAM: @jlbdeenihanWEBSITE: jamiedeenihan.com
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MARCH 2020ISBN 9781454934028 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) • HC/J • 32 PP (all in color)
10×10 • Ages 3 to 7 • CQ 30 • WENG • Sterling Children’s Books
KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ Hilarious: kids will laugh out loud at the fun-to-say non-sense language and inventive dishes like squishalicious wumpa glump and yumptious chickamoo
✱ Perfect for picky eaters: though the dishes in this book don’t resemble any food we might know, they gently encourage both fussy and more adventurous eaters to try new foods and vary their eating habits
✱ Sarah Lynne Reul is a rising star in the children’s book world: Allie All Along, her previous book with Sterling, received a starred review from Booklist, and Shelf Awareness called her art “brilliantly evocative”
Nerp!by Sarah Lynne Reul
Would you like a bite of frizzle frazzle hotchy potch? How about a plate of mushy gushy bloobarsh? NERP, says
our hero. Nerpity nerpity nerp! (That’s “NO” to you!) With nonsense language and humorously expressive illustrations, this delightfully silly picture book tells the story of two picky eaters—one child, one pet—of indiscriminate species, a multitude of supposedly tasty goodies, and one surprising solution to a familiar childhood situation.
What’s for dinner? How about skizzle klumps n’ gizzardlumps? A hilarious look at mealtime with a pair of persnickety eaters,
in the most fun made-up language ever!
SARAH LYNNE REUL is an illustrator, award-winning 2D animator, and the creator of several books for children, includ-ing Allie All Along. Originally from Brooklyn, she now lives just outside of Boston. Visit her online at reuler.com and on Instagram @thereul.
ALSO AVAILABLE
Allie All AlongISBN 9781454928584$16.95 ($22.95 CAN)
HC/J • 10 × 10 • WENG
Praise for Allie All Along:
«�“ What appears to be a simple story upon first glance actually o�ers uncomplicated yet practical remedies for helping a child deal with a strong emotion.” —Booklist (Starred Review)
“ Sarah Lynne Reul’s (The Breaking News) illustrations are brilliantly evocative . . . and the language she uses provides readers with a veritable thesaurus of vocabulary words for angry feelings . . . deserves a spot on the shelf with Where the Wild Things Are, When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry... and My Mouth Is a Volcano.” —Shelf Awareness
“ The artistic rendering of Allie as a color-changing monster is a multidimensional way of visually representing anger to young children while giving them skills to cope and eventually learn to calm themselves. Reul uses language economically, making this ideal for the audience but still powerful enough for discussing emotions at any age. VERDICT A solid addition to the canon of books helping young children address social and emotional learning.” —School Library Journal
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COVER NOT FINAL
MARCH 2020ISBN 9781454932970 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) • HC/J • 32 PP (all in color)
8�1⁄2 × 10�7⁄8 • Ages 4 to 7 • CQ 38 • World • Sterling Children’s Books
KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ Shows young readers that they don’t have to confirm to gender stereotypes
✱ Illustrates that there is a lot of space between what’s traditionally “girl” and “boy”
✱ Speaks to any kid who has been teased and gives them language to use to stand up for themselves
Frog Bootsby Jill Esbaum, illustrated by Joshua Heinsz
School shopping is no fun for Dylan—until he spots a pair of boots decorated with poison-dart frogs. They’re so cool that
he even wears them to bed, where he discovers they glow in the dark! He can’t wait to wear them to class. But before he can show them off in circle time, a kid exclaims: “Ms. Kory, that boy’s wear-ing girl boots.” And, suddenly, when everyone’s laughing at him, the boots don’t seem so wonderful anymore. Will he ever want to wear them again? A timely story about embracing what you love, staying true to yourself, and defying stereotypes.
There’s only one thing Dylan wants: frog boots! But what happens when this little boy discovers
they’re meant for . . . girls?
JILL ESBAUM has written many popular Sterling titles, includ-ing Frankenbunny, Teeny Tiny Toady, Elwood Bigfoot, and If a T. Rex Crashes Your Birthday Party. Jill lives in Dixon, IA. Learn more at jillesbaum.com and picturebookbuilders.com.
JOSHUA HEINSZ received his BFA in Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design, and MFA in Illustration Practice from Maryland Institute College of Art. He lives in New Orleans, LA.
ALSO AVAILABLE
FrankenbunnyISBN 9781454921721$16.95 ($19.95 CAN)
HC/J • 8�1⁄2 × 10�7⁄8World
Elwood BigfootISBN 9781454908791$14.95 ($16.95 CAN)
HC/J • 8�1⁄2 × 11World
If a T. Rex Crashes Your Birthday Party
ISBN 9781454915508$14.95 ($16.95 CAN)
HC/J • 8�1⁄2 × 10�7⁄8 World
Praise for Jill Esbaum:
Frankenbunny: “ To the certain delight of all younger sibs everywhere, Spencer exacts sweet revenge on his big brothers . . . after he discovers that they are just playing a prank with their terrifying warnings about a red-eyed closet monster . . . The result is all he (and readers) could hope for.” —Booklist
If a T. Rex Crashes Your Birthday Party: “ Reading this crowd-pleaser aloud may cause clamorous laughter in even the most serious of storytime attendees.” —School Library Journal
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KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ STEAM hooks: introduces basic coding concepts in a fun, accessible way
✱ Like the author, the main character Katie is East Asian, and her neighborhood is also very diverse
✱ Kids and parents will squeal over these adorable bunnies, monkeys, pandas, and more!
✱ Promotes pet adoption: when Katie’s home is overrun with extraordinary pets, she finds loving homes for them with her neighbors
MARKETING & PUBLICITY
✱ National print and online publicity campaign
✱ Trade advertising
✱ Local author events in the Northern California region
✱ Mommy blogger outreach
✱ Featured title at Book Expo, Children’s Institute, ALA Midwinter Conference, and at Texas Library Association
✱ Discussion guide for teachers and librarians
✱ Promotion on the author’s website (vickyfang.com), Instagram (@fangmousbooks), and Twitter (@fangmous)
MAY 2020ISBN 9781454933816 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) • HC/J • 32 PP (all in color)
8�1⁄2 × 10�7⁄8 • Ages 3 to 7 • CQ 38 • World • Sterling Children’s Books
Invent-a-Petby Vicky Fang,
illustrated by Tidawan Thaipinnarong
Katie is an ordinary girl who longs for an extraordinary pet—something more spectacular than a simple goldfish. Then one
day Katie comes home to find a gift from her mother: a mysterious machine designed to help her create that one-of-a-kind creature. Each time she feeds different items into the machine, out comes a marvelously colorful new animal—like a purple monkey, rain-bow-spotted horse, and green bunny! But none of them is just right. Through trial and error, Katie figures out the formula for her absolutely perfect SURPRISE pet.
Bunnies, pandas, and monkeys, oh my! For fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, this picture book about
finding your perfect pet introduces basic STEAM and coding concepts—and some ridiculously
adorable animals!
VICKY FANG is a product designer and children’s book author. This is her first picture book, and she has also written the early chapter book series, Layla and the Bots. She lives with her family in Mountain View, CA, and can be found online at vickyfang.com and on Twitter @fangmous.
TIDAWAN THAIPINNARONG is a freelance illustrator and visual development artist, currently based in Bangkok, Thailand. She graduated from Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA, with an MFA in Illustration. This is her first picture book.
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Picture Books
Best Day Everby Michael J. Armstrong,
illustrated by Églantine Ceulemans
It’s the last day of summer vacation and William—a little boy who loves order and schedules—has just one thing left to accomplish:
have the most fun ever. He’s even created a fun-o-meter to help him achieve his goals. But nothing he does seems special enough. Even worse, William’s fanciful next-door neighbor, Anna, keeps interrupting his plans with increasingly outlandish suggestions—like trampoline bouncing to the moon to find dinosaur bones or riding talking seahorses to an underwater castle. Can these two seemingly different kids find a way to have the best day together . . . and maybe become friends, too?
Summer’s just about over—and William wants to end it by having the BEST DAY EVER! But can a
buttoned-up, Type-A kid who likes to follow the rules let loose and embrace a day filled
with free-range fun?
MICHAEL J. ARMSTRONG previously served as the Executive Director of The ALS Association, The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, and other nonprofit organizations. He is an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Best Day Ever is his first book. He lives in Cleveland, OH.
ÉGLANTINE CEULEMANS attended the Emile Cohl School of Art. Her work, including the bestselling Fun Family series by Isla Fisher and No Frogs in School, has been published in France and abroad. She lives in Paris, France.
KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ This charming picture book about a child who always follow the rules is a must-read for kids and parents in need of a funny, gentle reminder to get creative and let their imagina-tions run wild
✱ Chester’s Way meets Ally-saurus in this story of two very different, strong personalities finding common ground and forging a well-earned friendship
✱ Families looking to break the cycle of endless activities and packed schedules will welcome this celebration of free-range fun that shows the simple joy of two kids’ creativity and imagination
✱ Églantine Ceulemans’s engaging four-color art depicts the main action of the story while her line art features the imaginative dramatic play
MAY 2020ISBN 9781454930976 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) • HC/J • 32 PP (all in color)
8�1⁄2 × 10�7⁄8 • Ages 3 and UP • CQ 30 • World • Sterling Children’s Books
Butterhorn Makes Some Friends
9781454934882
Tumblebee Goes For a Walk
9781454934967
Picklez Gets Lunch
9781454934929
Deep in the heart of the Paci fic Northwest, you’ll find a wooded glen known as Wetmore Forest, where a band of furry critters lives. They’re the POP Monsters, and they come in all shapes and sizes, each with its own particular, lovable personality. Join Butterhorn, Chester, Picklez,
Tumblebee, and more on their whimsical adventures.
Bugsy Saves the Day
9781454934868
Chester and the Big Race
9781454934905
Snuggletooth and the Big Game
9781454934943
ALL BOOKS ARE: PICTURE BOOKS • $9.95 ($13.50 CAN) • HARDCOVER • 32 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR) • 6 1/2 × 9
AGES: 3 TO 7 • TERRITORY: W • CARTON QTY: 48 • STERLING CHILDREN’S BOOKS
TO ORDER THE PICTURE BOOKS PLEASE CONTACT STERLING OR YOUR LOCAL STERLING DISTRIBUTOR
A Tale of Two Tribes
9781454936039 • CQ 30
by Randy Harvey and Sean Wilkinson, illustrated by John Skewes
Monsters’ Big DayIt’s time for the Wetmore Forest monsters to get ready for the big Harvest Festival! Creatures from near and far will celebrate with music, food, and games. But first, everyone must prepare for their guests: Picklez zips about picking up sticks, Butterhorn tries out the instruments, and Chester McFreckle even builds a machine to make pumpkin-pear cider. Children will love playing with the fun pop-up on every spread!
KEY SELLING POINTS
■ The Wetmore Forest characters are adorable, unique characters, inspired by Funko’s location in the Pacific Northwest
■ Amazingly intricate pop-ups on every spread are sure to excite readers and fans of Wetmore Forest
■ Funko are the established creators of the iconic Pop! figures, which bring to life licenses from Fortnite to Harry Potter. Funko is one of the leading creators and innovators of licensed pop-culture products to a diverse range of consumers. They design, source, and distribute collectible products across multiple categories including vinyl figures, action toys, plush, apparel, housewares, and accessories
POP-UP BOOK
ISBN 9781454936046 • $24.95 ($33.95 CAN)Hardcover • 16 pages (all in color)
10 2⁄5 × 9 • Ages: 3 to 7Carton Qty: 20 • Territory: W
Sterling Children’s Books
FEBRUARY 2020
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across multiple categories including vinyl figures, action toys, plush, apparel, housewares, and accessories
ALL BOOKS ARE: PICTURE BOOKS • $9.95 ($13.50 CAN) • HARDCOVER • 32 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR) • 6 1/2 × 9
AGES: 3 TO 7 • TERRITORY: W • CARTON QTY: 48 • STERLING CHILDREN’S BOOKS
TO ORDER THE PICTURE BOOKS PLEASE CONTACT STERLING OR YOUR LOCAL STERLING DISTRIBUTOR
FUNKO® and WETMORE FOREST™ are trademarks of Funko, LLC. © 2019 Funko, LLC, All Rights Reserved.
FOR THE COMPLETE COLLECTION OF POP! MONSTERS PLUSH TOYS AND VINYL FIGURES, PLEASE CONTACT ANDREW SMITH [email protected] AND EVA DAWES [email protected]
From cuddly plush creatures to cute vinyl figures, these monsters from Wetmore Forest are adorable, collectible, and perfect companions to the storybooks.
Collectible Jumbo Plush (Not Shown) Item No.: 15212
Collectible Regular PlushItem No.: 25913
Vinyl FigureItem No.: 12979
Collectible Jumbo Plush (Not Shown)
Item No.: 24896
Collectible Regular PlushItem No.: 28543
Vinyl FigureItem No.: 15161
Collectible Jumbo Plush (Not Shown)
Item No.: 15213
Collectible Regular PlushItem No.: 25915
Vinyl FigureItem No.: 12865
Collectible Jumbo Plush (Not Shown)
Item No.: 25515
Collectible Regular PlushItem No.: 27933
Vinyl FigureItem No.: 15163
Collectible Jumbo Plush (Not Shown)
Item No.: 24895
Collectible Regular PlushItem No.: 27930
Vinyl FigureItem No.: 15164
Collectible Jumbo Plush (Not Shown)
Item No.: 24324
Collectible Regular PlushItem No.: 28542
Vinyl FigureItem No.: 15162
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Board Books SERIES HEADER
SALINA YOON has written and illustrated more than 150 children’s books. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the 2015 SCIBA Award and the 2015 Nottingham Children’s Book Award for FOUND, and the 2014 New York State Reading Association Charlotte Award. She lives in San Marcos, CA. Read more about Salina at salinayoon.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ Salina Yoon has sold more than 2.5 million books in over 20 countries
✱ Features bright colors and simple graphics with large flaps that are easy for a baby’s little hands
✱ The silly nature of the stories make these a fun read-aloud for parents and baby alike while introducing animals and their sounds
MARCH 2020ISBN 9781454934332 • $12.95 ($17.50 CAN) • BB • 18 PP (all in color) 9�1⁄4 × 9�1⁄4 • Ages 3 and UP • CQ 24 • World • Sterling Children’s Books
MARCH 2020ISBN 9781454934349 • $12.95 ($17.50 CAN) • BB • 18 PP (all in color) 9�1⁄4 × 9�1⁄4 • Ages 3 and UP • CQ 24 • World • Sterling Children’s Books
Do Sharks Bark?by Salina Yoon
Do sharks stamp? Do sharks stomp? All I know is sharks go CHOMP! With flaps to lift that reveal the sounds each animal
makes, this fun board book introduces preschoolers to singing whales, roaring polar bears, snappy crabs, and growling hippos, along with the chompy title shark and other popular creatures. A two-gatefold grand finale brings all the animals together once more!
Do Cats Moo?by Salina Yoon
Do cats moo? Do cats chow? All I know is cats go MEOW! This novelty board book features adorable puppies, hamsters,
and bunnies, as well as the cuddly title cat and other favorite pets. Kids will happily lift the flap on each big animal “mouth” to uncover what sound it makes. For a big finish, all the animals appear together peering out from behind two gatefolds!
Award-winning author Salina Yoon is back with two new titles in her adorable lift-the-flap series that introduces young children to popular animals and the sounds they make.
LIFT-THE-FLAP
Do Cows Meow?ISBN 9781402789564$9.95 ($11.95 CAN)BB • 9�1⁄4 × 9�1⁄4 • World
Do Crocs Kiss?ISBN 9781402789557$9.95 ($11.95 CAN)BB • 9�1⁄4 × 9�1⁄4 • World
Bug HuntISBN 9781454921080$8.95 ($10.95 CAN)BB • 8�5⁄8 × 8 • World
ALSO AVAILABLE BY SALINA YOON
Deep Sea DiveISBN 9781402785252$8.95 ($10.95 CAN)BB • 8�5⁄8 × 8 • World
Dinosaur DiscoveryISBN 9781454920878$8.95 ($10.95 CAN)BB • 8�5⁄8 × 8 • World
Space WalkISBN 9781402785245$8.95 ($10.95 CAN)BB • 8�5⁄8 × 8 • World
biographybiographybiography
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KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ Newest entry in the successful People Who Shaped Our World series
✱ STEM themes including computer programming
✱ Story heralds ingenuity, innovation, and creative thinking
✱ Shows the payoff of persistence in the face of adversity
MARKETING & PUBLICITY
✱ National print and online publicity campaign
✱ Trade advertising
✱ Mommy blogger outreach
✱ Featured title at Book Expo, Children’s Institute, ALA Midwinter Conference, and at Texas Library Association
✱ Promotion on the author’s website
T WITTER: @MarcieDWessels INSTAGRAM: @mwesselsWEBSITE: marciewessels.com
MARCH 2020ISBN 9781454932598 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) • HC/J • 48 PP (all in color)
8�1⁄2 × 10�7⁄8 • Ages 5 and UP • CQ 28 • World • Sterling Children’s Books
The Boy Who Thought
Outside the BoxThe Story of Video Game
Inventor Ralph Baerby Marcie Wessels,
illustrated by Beatriz Castro
Today, the video game industry keeps growing, with ever more platforms available to fans. But how did the very first
system come about? This picture-book biography of Ralph Baer, whose family fled Nazi Germany for the US, introduces kids to a great inventor AND the birth of the first home console. Using wartime technology, Baer thought outside the box and transformed the television into a vehicle for gaming; Baer’s invention, the Odyssey, is a precursor to the Atari gaming sys-tem. Today, interactive systems like Wii and PlayStation are descendants of Ralph’s innovative “Brown Box,” making this award-winning inventor the true “Father of Video Games.”
Crazy about Wii, Nintendo, X-Box, and PlayStation? Meet the inventor whose work
made them all possible: Ralph Baer, creator of the first home video game system!
MARCIE WESSELS is the author of Pirate’s Lullaby: Mutiny at Bedtime. She has a PhD in Latin American Literature from Tulane University. Previously she taught Spanish Language and Literature at the University of San Diego. She lives in San Diego, CA.
BEATRIZ CASTRO born in Logroño, La Rioja, Spain. After graduating from the School of Arts in Logroño in 2008, she embarked on a career as a professional illustrator. Her art has appeared on covers and in books produced by international publishers. Beatriz lives in her native town with her family.
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SERIES HEADER Biography
A Girl Called Genghis KhanISBN 9781454931362
Gloria’s VoiceISBN 9781454926665
Grace HopperISBN 9781454920007 • ($19.95 CAN)
Hedy Lamarr’s Double LifeISBN 9781454926917
Patricia’s VisionISBN 9781454931379
Queen of PhysicsISBN 9781454932208
A Song for Gwendolyn BrooksISBN 9781454930884
ALL TITLES: $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) • HC/J • 8�1⁄2 × 10�7⁄8 • World
ALSO AVAILABLEIN THE PEOPLE WHO SHAPED OUR WORLD SERIES
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Middle Grade Fiction
Love, Loveby Victoria Chang
Frances Chin, a 10-year old Chinese-American girl, lives in the suburbs of Detroit with her immigrant parents and
older sister, Clara. At school Frances copes with bullies and the loneliness that comes with not quite fitting in. At home, she feels a different kind of aloneness. Her parents are preoccupied with work and worry about Clara, whose hair is inexplicably falling out. But, with the help of her friend Annie, Frances is determined to play Nancy Drew and solve the mystery of Clara’s condition. She also faces the everyday challenges and unexpected thrills of being a tween, especially when she receives encouragement from a tennis coach. Although she struggles to speak up, Frances’s powerful inner voice resonates in gorgeous imagery and evocative free verse.
In this beautiful novel in verse, a Chinese-American girl contends with school bullies,
tries to solve the mystery of her sister’s strange illness, and finds strength and validation at
the local tennis court.
The daughter of Taiwanese and Chinese immigrants, VICTORIA CHANG was born in Detroit and grew up in West Bloomfield, MI. Her poetry has earned such honors as a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Lannan Residency Fellowship, a MacDowell Fellowship, a California Book Award, a Pushcart Prize, and many others. Victoria is also the Program Chair of Antioch's MFA Program in Los Angeles. She lives in LA with her family.
APRIL 2020ISBN 9781454938323 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) • HC/J • 224 PP • 5�1⁄8 × 7�5⁄8
Ages 8 to 12 • CQ 51 • WENG • Sterling Children’s Books
KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ Novels in verse are popular in middle-grade and YA. And with the growing enthusiasm for adult free verse that speaks to a specific #ownvoice experience yet resonates with a much wider audience (like Nayyirah Waheed’s Salt and Rupi Kaur’s Milk and Honey), this is a format that has great appeal
✱ This exciting middle-grade debut is a perfect intersection of Victoria’s much-lauded poetry and her first foray into children’s publishing: Is Mommy?, a 2015 New York Times Notable Book, received much love from the trades for its subversive, honest humor
✱ Victoria often writes about the Asian-American experience in poetry and essays
✱ The dual promotional opportunity of National Poetry Month (April) and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May) makes this a natural for spring 2020
MARKETING & PUBLICITY
✱ National print and online publicity campaign
✱ Trade advertising
✱ Shelf Awareness Pro Arc Giveaway ad
✱ Local author events in the Southern California region
✱ Submit for an Indie Next Nomination
✱ Targeted mailings to booksellers, librarians, and teachers
✱ Featured title at Book Expo and Children’s Institute and at Select Librarian Book Buzz Preview events
✱ ARC giveaways at ALA Midwinter Conference, and at Texas Library Association
✱ Support on author’s digital platforms
T WITTER: @VChangPoet WEBSITE: victoriachangpoet.com
Praise for Victoria Chang:
" Love and more love to Victoria Chang for her lyrical and gentle prose poems that, in excavating a deep secret, usher readers beyond shame and into the warmth of understanding." —Thanhhà Lại, New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-winning author of Inside Out & Back Again, and most recently Butterfly Yellow
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Praise for 24 Hours in Nowhere:
“Readers who loved Holes and Dusti Bowling’s earlier novel, Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, will be delighted with 24 Hours in Nowhere, a similarly
MARCH 2020ISBN 9781454940166 • $7.95 ($10.95 CAN) • PB • 288 PP • 5�1⁄8 × 7�5⁄8
Ages 8 to 12 • CQ 42 • World • Sterling Children’s Books
✱ Like Dusti Bowling’s debut, Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, 24 Hours in Nowhere has received rave reviews (starred reviews from SLJ, PW, and Shelf Awareness) and sold more than 28,000 copies in hardcover
✱ The book teaches lessons about tolerance, standing up for yourself, and doing the right thing even when it’s not easy
✱ With its cast of memorable characters banding together on an adventure, it’s reminiscent of The Goonies and Stranger Things
✱ Deals with some of the darker issues that middle-grade readers confront in productive, relatable ways
✱ Gives voice to children of a lower socioeconomic class, who seem underrepresented in middle grade
✱ Back matter includes a teaser to Insignificant Events
24 Hours in Nowhereby Dusti Bowling
When you come from Nowhere, can you ever really make it anywhere?
Author Dusti Bowling returns to the desert to create another gripping story.
Welcome to Nowhere, Arizona, the least livable town in the United States. For Gus, a bright 13-year-old with
dreams of getting out and going to college, life there is made even worse by Bo Taylor, Nowhere’s biggest, baddest bully. When Bo tries to force Gus to eat a dangerously spiny cactus, Rossi Scott, one of the best racers in Nowhere, comes to his rescue—but in return she has to give Bo her prized dirt bike. Determined to buy it back, Gus agrees to go searching for gold in Dead Frenchman Mine, joined by his old friend Jessie, Rossi, and even Bo's sidekick, Matthew. As they race against the clock hunting for treasure, narrowly surviving everything from cave-ins to mountain lions, they bond over shared stories of how hard life in Nowhere is—and they realize this adventure just may be their way out.
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“ Reminiscent of Louis Sachar’s Holes with its quirky characters and unique desert setting, this is a mid-dle-grade read that will easily transport readers somewhere special.” —School Library Journal (Starred review)
“ Readers who loved Holes and Dusti Bowling’s earlier novel, Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, will be delighted with 24 Hours in Nowhere, a similarly captivat-ing novel abounding in wordplay, eccentric personalities and an evocative setting.” —shelf awareness (Starred review)
“ A blend of taut suspense and laugh-out-loud humor from Bowling . . . proves a winning combination in this 24-hour escapade . . . With playful elements reminiscent of Richard Peck, this slightly larger-than-life adventure offers plentiful surprises and a lovable antihero.” —publishers weekly (Starred review)
“ The ragtag band of misfits . . . calls to mind the gang from The Goonies, and their underground escapades vacillate among genuinely creepy, hilarious, and thrilling . . . Sure to resonate with any kid who’s felt misplaced in their inherited surroundings.” —Booklist
“ . . . fast-paced and filled with adventure, excitement and humor. . . . This is a perfect pick for young readers who love a well-developed story with twists and turns all the way to the very end.” —Bookpage
Praise for 24 HOURS IN NOWHERE
DUSTI BOWLING holds a Bachelor of Psychology and a Master
of Education. She is the author of the well-reviewed Insignificant
Events in the Life of a Cactus and Momentous Events in the Life
of a Cactus. She currently lives in Carefree, AZ, with her husband
and three daughters.
Awards & NominationsSee page 102
Insignificant Events in the Life of a CactusISBN 9781454923459$14.95 ($16.95 CAN)HC/J • 5�1⁄8 × 7�5⁄8 • World
ISBN 9781454932994$7.95 ($10.95 CAN)PB • 5�1⁄8 × 7�5⁄8 • World
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24 Hours in NowhereISBN 9781454929246$14.95 ($19.95 CAN)HC/J • 5�1⁄8 × 7�5⁄8 • World
Momentous Events in the Life of a CactusISBN 9781454933298$16.95 ($22.95 CAN)HC/J • 5�1⁄8 × 7�5⁄8 • World
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The Magic in Changing Your Stars
by Leah HendersonCan you change your fate—and the fate of those you
love—if you return to the past? Journey to 1939 Harlem in this time-travel adventure with an
inspiring message about believing in yourself.
Eleven-year-old Ailey Benjamin Lane can dance—so he’s certain that he’ll land the role of the Scarecrow in his school’s production
of The Wiz. Unfortunately, a talented classmate and a serious attack of nerves derail his audition: he just stands there, frozen. Deflated and defeated, Ailey confides in his Grampa that he’s ready to quit. But Grampa believes in Ailey, and, to encourage him, shares a child-hood story. As a boy, Grampa dreamed of becoming a tap dancer; he was so good that the Hollywood star and unofficial Mayor of Harlem, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, even gave him a special pair of tap shoes. Curious, Ailey tries on the shoes . . . and instantly finds himself transported to 1930s Harlem. There he meets a young street tapper and realizes that it’s his own grandfather! Can Ailey help the 12-year-old version of Grampa face his fears? And, if Ailey changes the past, will he still be able to get home again? Featuring an all-Afri-can-American cast of characters, and infused with references to black culture and history, this work of magical realism is sure to captivate and inspire readers.
LEAH HENDERSON tells stirring stories featuring black heroes and heroines. She is the author of the middle-grade novel, One Shadow on the Wall, and her short story will be included in the YA anthol-ogy, Black Enough: Stories in Black Teenhood in America, edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi. She lives in Washington, DC. Find Leah on Twitter @LeahsMark and on her website at leah-hendersonbooks.com.
KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ The combination of historical fiction and magical realism is in lockstep with the middle-grade and YA trend of genre blending
✱ Features an all-black cast, and many of the characters’ names (Ms. Hansberry, Mahalia, King, Ailey) are a call-back and celebration of black excellence
✱ Leah is a rising star whose first book was well reviewed. Booklist directed readers to “Keep an eye on this author!” She is well connected in the kidlit community and a savvy marketer of her work
✱ Love of family and unwavering support for chasing your dreams and achieving your goals are at the heart of this relatable, inspiring story
APRIL 2020ISBN 9781454934066 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) • HC/J • 256 PP
(b/w illus throughout) • 5�1⁄8 × 7�5⁄8 • Ages 8 to 12 • CQ 45 World • Sterling Children’s Books
MARKETING & PUBLICITY
✱ National print and online publicity campaign
✱ Trade advertising
✱ Shelf Awareness Pro advertisement with ARC Giveaway
✱ Local author events in the Washington, DC area
✱ Submit for an Indie Next Nomination
✱ Targeted mailings to booksellers and librarians
✱ Featured title at Book Expo and at Select Librarian Book Buzz Preview events
✱ ARC giveaways at Children’s Institute, ALA Midwinter Conference, and at Texas Library Association
✱ Promotion on author’s digital platforms
T WITTER: @LeahsMark INSTAGRAM: @leahs_markWEBSITE: www.leahhendersonbooks.com
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MARCH 2020ISBN 9781454933946 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) • HC/J • 288 PP (all in 2-color)
5�1⁄8 × 7�5⁄8 • Ages 8 to 12 • CQ 27 • World • Sterling Children’s Books
KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ Universal themes: like many middle-grade readers, Mango grapples with friendship and identity
✱ Mango, her friends, and the people she meets in NYC are wonderfully and authentically diverse
✱ Promotable author: Cas Hyman is known as a screenwriter, for The Famous Jett Jackson among other shows. We have signed up a third book with him, in which Mango goes to Hollywood, forthcoming Spring 2021
MARKETING & PUBLICITY
✱ National print and online publicity campaign
✱ Trade advertising
✱ Shelf Awareness Pro Advertisement with ARC Giveaway
✱ Select author events in South and North Carolina
✱ School and library visits
✱ Featured Title at Book Expo and at Select Librarian Book Buzz Preview events
✱ ARC giveaway Children’s Institute, ALA Midwinter Conference, and at Texas Library Association
✱ Discussion guide available”Big Mouth” mailing to author’s high-profile contacts
Summer in the Cityby Fracaswell Hyman
Where Mango goes, drama follows! It’s summer break, and Mango is content to spend her time babysitting her brother, hanging
with her friend Izzy, and binge-watching movies late into the night. Then she runs into her drama teacher, who has some big news: Their middle school play Yo, Romeo! is headed to the stage in New York City . . . and he wants Mango for the lead role! After overcoming her mom’s initial reluctance—and with some firm rules established—Mango goes off to Brooklyn to stay with her Aunt Zendaya in a teeny apartment and prepare for her theatrical debut. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime, but soon Mango must confront homesickness, insecurity, and the all-im-portant question of what it means to be a good friend—especially when you’re far away from the people you love.
Get ready, world—Mango’s about to become a STAR! In this sequel to Mango Delight, the heroine’s adventures—and misadventures—continue as she
prepares to make her o�-Broadway debut.
FRACASWELL “CAS” HYMAN is an award-winning TV writer (Humanitas Prize, Alma Award, Peabody Award) and screenwriter (UCLA Extension Best Screenplay winner.) He has also created and executive produced successful live-action (The Famous Jett Jackson, Romeo, Taina) and animated (Little Bill) TV series for Disney and Nickelodeon. Cas lives in Wilmington, NC. Find him online at fracas-wellhyman.com and on Instagram @fracaswell.
Mango DelightISBN 9781454929628$6.95 ($9.50 CAN)PB • 5�1⁄8 × 7�5⁄8 • World
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Praise for Mango Delight:
“ Mango is as delightful as her middle name indicates, and middle-grade readers will easily recognize their own experiences in her friendship struggles. This is Hyman’s first novel; here’s hoping it’s not his last.” —Booklist, starred review
“ A short and sweet story that will encourage deeper conversations around shame, honesty, and courage.” —Kirkus Reviews
“ An appealing addition, featuring an African American protagonist, for all middle grade collections; hand to readers who enjoy friendship drama and gentle realism.” —School Library Journal
“ The characters . . . are deftly crafted, and their relationships play out in ways that carefully avoid cliché. . . . Kids will find a kindred spirit in Mango.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Author Fracaswell Hyman has built a fascinating story for middle-graders with well-rounded, believable characters and a story that will keep readers turning pages.” —San Francisco Book Review
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FEBRUARY 2020ISBN 9781454931089 • $6.95 ($9.50 CAN) • PB • 96 PP (all in color)
5�1⁄4 × 7�5⁄8 • Ages 5 to 9 • CQ 80 • World • Sterling Children’s Books
Drew Pendous Escapes from Treasure Island (Drew Pendous #4)
by Cool School
We all get drawn into our favorite books—but it literally happens to Drew Pendous and Ms. Booksy when they
read Treasure Island together. Then nasty Captain Hooksy adds a Cruel School twist that will trap them in the story forever. Can Drew and his Mighty Pen Ultimate save the day when they’re forced to face a crew of mean pirates?
DRIVER STUDIOS is a youth and family entertainment company that creates original content for kids, including the Cool School series on YouTube. Cool School and Drew Pendous were created by writer/producer Rob Kurtz. Rob has written and/or produced over 100 hours of prime-time television, including Boy Meets World and Grace Under Fire, as well as the Fox animated film Everyone’s Hero (2006). Rob previously served as the creative director for the Children’s Publishing Group, Worthwhile Books. At Driver Studios, Rob has overseen creative content for Nickelodeon, Mattel, American Girl, DreamWorks, and Fox Family Films. Rob Kurtz lives in the New York City area.
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5�1⁄4 × 7�5⁄8 • Ages 5 to 9 • CQ 80 • World • Sterling Children’s Books
KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ The Cool School YouTube channel has more than one million subscribers and more than one billion total views
✱ Each story is fun and exciting, but also includes a larger message about being kind and helpful to others
✱ With appealing and colorful illustrations throughout, this is the perfect book for reluctant readers
MARKETING & PUBLICITY
✱ National print and online publicity campaign
✱ Trade advertising
✱ Social media campaign across all Cool School channels
✱ Heavy cross promotion with the Cool School YouTube Channel (865,000+ subscribers)
✱ Digital advertising campaign on YouTube
✱ Mommy blogger outreach
✱ Featured title at Book Expo, at Children’s Institute, ALA Midwinter Conference, and at Texas Library Association
✱ Book trailer
It’s time for amazing adventures with everyone’s favorite superhero! The popular YouTube character and his friends are in book form, with a fun new very young graphic novel.
Meet Stupendous Drew Pendousand his Mighty Pen Ultimate!
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“What’s it called?” Drew asked.
“Treasure Island,” Ms. Booksy answered.
“Treasure Island,” Drew repeated.
“Sounds good! What’s it about? An island made out of treasure?”
“Well,” Ms. Banksy said, flipping
through the pages, “Treasure Island is one
of my favorite stories. It’s all about
pirates! It’s a classic!”
“Pirates?! Cool!” Drew
exclaimed. “Everybody loves pirate stories!”
Ms. Booksy laughed. “That’s good to
hear! I like it when everybody loves the
stories I read to them.”
Drew looked around the library. “Hey,
where is everyone, anyway? I’m not
the only student in Cool School today, am I?”
“I don’t think so,” Ms. Booksy said,
chuckling. “Oh, look! Here they come now!”
Drew Pendous and the Camp Color War (Drew Pendous #1)
ISBN 9781454931072$6.95 ($9.50 CAN)PB • 5�1⁄4 × 7�5⁄8 • World
Drew Pendous Travels to Ancient Egypt (Drew Pendous #2)
ISBN 9781454931096$6.95 ($9.50 CAN)PB • 5�1⁄4 × 7�5⁄8 • World
Drew Pendous Versus Ray Blank (Drew Pendous #3)
ISBN 9781454931102$6.95 ($9.50 CAN)PB • 5�1⁄4 × 7�5⁄8 • World
more than one million subscribers
and one billion total views!
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literature, fiction& graphic novels
literature, fiction& graphic novels
literature, fiction& graphic novels
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SERIES HEADERALL-ACTION CLASSICS
All-Action Classics: The Wizard of Oz
ISBN 9781454935025$9.95 ($13.50 CAN)
PB/F • 5�5⁄8 × 8�1⁄2 World
All-Action Classics: Dracula
ISBN 9781454935001$9.95 ($13.50 CAN)
PB/F • 5�5⁄8 × 8�1⁄2 World
FEBRUARY 2020ISBN 9781454938156 • $9.95 ($13.50 CAN) • PB/F • 128 PP (all in color)
5�5⁄8 × 8�1⁄2 • Ages 10 to 14 • CQ 48 • World • Sterling Children’s Books FEBRUARY 2020ISBN 9781454938149 • $9.95 ($13.50 CAN) • PB/F • 128 PP (all in color)
5�5⁄8 × 8�1⁄2 • Ages 10 to 14 • CQ 48 • World • Sterling Children’s Books
All-Action Classics: Tom Sawyerby Ben Caldwell
With its lively narrative and irrepressible hero, Tom Sawyer is tailor-made for the graphic novel form. Just imagine
such classic moments as Tom and Becky in the bat-filled cave or the hilarious fence-painting incident captured in bright and atmospheric images. Every character is endowed with personality, and every frame is filled with breathtaking detail, from the homey buildings in Tom’s town to the carefully crafted bucolic woods and water.
All-Action Classics: The Odysseyby Ben Caldwell
Shipwrecks, angry gods, magical lands, beautiful nymphs, and siren songs: this vivid retelling of Homer’s legendary Greek
epic follows Odysseus on his long, arduous journey home from Ithaca after the fall of Troy. Done in comic-book style, it features the highest-energy, kid-grabbing details and plot twists, all dra-matized in brilliant, action-packed images.
An exciting approach to the classics: vibrant, appealing graphic novels that bring beloved stories to a new generation of kids.
KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ The first edition of All-Action Classics: The Odyssey sold more than 15,000 copies; All-Action Classics: Tom Sawyer sold almost 20,000 copies
✱ These editions feature brand-new covers and some updated art
✱ According to Publishers Weekly (May 2019), sales of comics and graphic novels in 2018 rose $80 million over the year before
✱ A great gift for fans of all ages, especially reluctant readers
BEN CALDWELL is an American creator known for his work in comics, toy design, animation, and children’s books. His comics include the award-winning Prez and Dare Detectives. Other projects include the how-to series Action! Cartooning and the Carrie Kelley graphic novel. Caldwell lives in Wyomissing, PA.
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Expertly retold stories. Unparalleled quality. An incomparable price. And now, these Classic Starts® books are in paperback, with brand-new covers!
Every child deserves an appealing introduction to the classics, with age-appropriate text and beautiful art throughout. That’s exactly what Classic Starts™ provides. Every title has been rewritten—not just cut—by an expert author. In addition, noted educator Arthur Pober, Ed.D. provides book club questions, as well as an afterword for parents and teachers.
KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ Series has sold more than 800,000 copies
✱ Features brand-new, contemporary covers
✱ Includes some of the most popular and enduring stories of all time, made accessible for younger readers
Classic Starts®: Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass
Retold from the Lewis Carroll originals
ISBN 9781454937937
Classic Starts®: Anne of Green GablesRetold from the Lucy Maud
Montgomery original
ISBN 9781454937944
Classic Starts®: Black BeautyRetold from the Anna Sewell original
ISBN 9781454937951
Classic Starts®: HeidiRetold from the Johanna Spyri original
ISBN 9781454937968
Classic Starts®: Little WomenRetold from the Louisa May
Alcott original
ISBN 9781454937975
ALL TITLES: $6.95 ($9.50 CAN) • PB
160 PP (10 b/w illus.) 5�1⁄4 × 7�1⁄2
AR 7 to 9 • CQ 52 World
Sterling Children’s Books February 2020
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CLASSIC STARTS®
Classic Starts®: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Retold from the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle original
ISBN 9781454938019
Classic Starts®: The Story of King Arthur and His Knights
Retold from the Howard Pyle original
ISBN 9781454938057
Classic Starts®: The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnRetold from the Mark
Twain original
ISBN 9781454937999
Classic Starts®: The Call of the Wild
Retold from the Jack London original
ISBN 9781454938033
Classic Starts®: The Three Musketeers
Retold from the Alexandre Dumas original
ISBN 9781454938071
Classic Starts®: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Retold from the Howard Pyle original
ISBN 9781454938002
Classic Starts®: The Secret Garden
Retold from the Frances Hodgson Burnett original
ISBN 9781454938040
Classic Starts®: Treasure IslandRetold from the Robert Louis
Stevenson original
ISBN 9781454938088
Classic Starts®: Peter PanRetold from the J. M. Barrie original
ISBN 9781454937982
Classic Starts®: The Adventures of Tom SawyerRetold from the
Mark Twain original
ISBN 9781454938026
Classic Starts®: The Swiss Family RobinsonRetold from the
Johann David Wyss original
ISBN 9781454938064
Shakespeare EVERYONE can UNDERSTAND!—now in new DELUXE EDITIONS!
Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, these popular guides make Shakespeare accessible to everyone. And now they feature expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter.
Hamlet: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Edition
ISBN 9781411479647 • 368 PP
Julius Caesar: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Edition
ISBN 9781411479654 • 272 PP
Macbeth: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Edition
ISBN 9781411479678 • 256 PP
Midsummer Night’s Dream: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Edition
ISBN 9781411479692 • 208 PP
Romeo and Juliet: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Edition
ISBN 9781411479715 • 320 PP
DELUXE STUDENT EDITIONS
All TITLES: $9.95 ($13.50 CAN) • PB • 5 1/4 × 7 1/2 • AGES 14 and UP • World • SparkNotes • June 2020
THE EXPANDED CONTENT INCLUDES: Five Key Questions: Five frequently asked questions about major moments and characters in the play.
What Does the Ending Mean?: Is the ending sad, celebratory, ironic . . . or ambivalent?
Plot Analysis: What is the play about? How is the story told, and what are the main themes? Why do the characters behave as they do?
Study Questions: Questions that guide students as they study for a test or write a paper.
Quotes by Theme: Quotes organized by Shakespeare’s main themes, such as love, death, tyranny, honor, and fate.
Quotes by Character: Quotes organized by the play’s main characters, along with interpretations of their meaning.
KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ Series has sold over 5 million copies
✱ Now features expanded content to enhance understanding
✱ New versions feature the most-popular and frequently assigned titles
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The original bestselling series of Shakespeare plays, made easy-to-read for every student.
Antony & Cleopatra (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781411499195
As You Like It (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781411401044
The Comedy of Errors (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781411404373
Coriolanus (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781454928034
Hamlet (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781586638443
Henry IV Parts One and Two (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781411404366
Henry V (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781411401037
Julius Caesar (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781586638474
King Lear (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781586638535
Macbeth (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781586638467
Measure for Measure (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781454928041
The Merchant of Venice (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781586638504
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781586638481
Much Ado About Nothing (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781411401013
No Fear Shakespeare: A CompanionISBN 9781411497467 • $9.95
Othello (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781586638528
Richard II (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781454928058
Richard III (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781411401020
Romeo and Juliet (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781586638450
Sonnets (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781411402195
The Taming of the Shrew (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781411401006
The Tempest (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781586638498
Twelfth Night (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781586638511
Two Gentlemen of Verona (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781454928072
The Winter’s Tale (No Fear Shakespeare)ISBN 9781454928065
ORIGINAL EDITIONS
All TITLES: $7.95 except as noted • PB • 5 1/4 × 7 1/2 • AGES 14 and UP • World • SparkNotes
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KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ These three titles have sold 250,000 copies
in their previous edition
✱ Graphic novels are extremely popular,
especially with reluctant readers
✱ These plays are among the most frequently
assigned in high schools and universities
Hamlet (No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels)
ISBN 9781411479876 • 216 PP Macbeth (No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels)
ISBN 9781411479883 • 208 PP Romeo and Juliet (No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels)
ISBN 9781411479890 • 216 PP All Titles: $12.95 ($17.50 CAN) • PB (all in color) • 6 × 9 • World • SparkNotes • June 2020
Based on the No Fear Shakespeare modern translations,
these dynamic graphic novels—now with color added—
are impossible to put down. Each one is illustrated in its
own unique style, but they’re all distinctively offbeat,
slightly funky, and appealing to teens.
REVIEW FOR HAMLET GRAPHIC NOVEL: . . . makes the Bard even more accessible. . . . its clear, black-and-white scenes often shifting into a stark, expressionistic mode that heightens the drama. Along with a nicely digestible version of the play, this will give readers a feel for Shakespeare’s language and wordplay."—Booklist
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hobbies, crafts,activities & humor
hobbies, crafts,activities & humor
hobbies, crafts,activities & humor
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How to Substitute Ingredients to Make Recipes
Allergy-Friendlywritten 2 Katie
I f you have allergies or food sensitivities, you
know how disappointing it can feel to miss out
on certain foods because they contains some-
thing you can’t eat. In this chapter, I will share
some tips with you for adjusting recipes so that
you can enjoy them again.
Before we get to that, though, let me tell you
my story. My name is Katie, and a couple of years
ago I started feeling really sick after eating some of
my mama’s homemade pork sausage. Eventually,
I found out that a tick bite caused me to become
allergic to mammal meat (beef, pork, lamb, deer)
and dairy.
If I was the only person I knew with food aller-
gies, I’d feel pretty lonely. But I’ve made friends
over the years that have different limitations
because of food allergies. One of my good friends
has a bad nut allergy. It’s serious enough that his
school banned three different nuts from all snacks
and lunches so he would be safe. Another friend in
my neighborhood who loves to cook is allergic to
gluten and dairy. She doesn’t let that stop her from
cooking, though. She substitutes dairy-free and
gluten-free ingredients and still has a great time in
the kitchen!
So now you know you’re not alone. Here are
some tips for making adjustments to some of your
favorite recipes so that you can enjoy them again.
I want to talk about the most commonly avoided
foods, like dairy, eggs, nuts, soy, corn, and wheat.
With a few adjustments and a little extra planning,
you’ll find that there aren’t as many limitations as
you think!
Dairy SubstitutesThere are a lot of good, dairy-free choices for
cheese, yogurt, butter, and milk sold at health food
stores and even some grocery stores, but there are
also some simple substitutions you can make at
home. Here are your best bets for butter and milk:
Easy Recipe Substitutes for Milk
Full-fat coconut milk makes a great substitute for
milk or cream. You can use it in exact measure-
ments, so if the recipe calls for 1 cup of milk, use 1
cup of coconut milk.
Nut milk, like almond and hazelnut milk, can
also work as a substitute. These milks don’t have
as much fat as coconut milk, though, so they are
not as creamy. If you want the recipe to be creamy
and you can’t use coconut milk, try blending nut
milk with some oil. Let’s say, for example, a rec-
ipe asks for one cup of cream, but all you have is
almond milk and you want the recipe to be creamy.
You could try using a little less almond milk, say ¾
cup, and ¼ cup of avocado oil or olive oil to it. The
oil will make it creamier and less watery.
Something to keep in mind, though, is that an
oil with a strong flavor can change the flavor of
the recipe. Some olive oils have a spicy, peppery
flavor that would probably not taste good in cook-
ies. In that case, choose a more neutral-flavored
oil, like avocado oil, or to leave the oil out and just
use one cup of nut milk.
Easy Recipe Substitutes for ButterThere are dairy-free options for butter at the gro-
cery store that have pretty good flavor and healthy
ingredients, but in a pinch, here are some options:
coconut oil, ghee, and palm kernel oil are all rich
in saturated fat, which the kind of fat that makes
butter solid.
Coconut oil doesn’t taste anything like butter,
but you can use it exactly as you would butter in
just about any baking recipe.
Ghee is actually made from butter, but it’s fil-
tered to remove the proteins that most people
react to, so some people who can’t eat butter can
have ghee. If you can have ghee, there are some
wonderful benefits to using it. Ghee contains vita-
mins A, D, E and K2, which are needed to grow up
healthy and strong.
Palm kernel oil (not palm fruit oil) works well as
a butter replacement, but some of it has negative
environmental issues—some companies harvest
palm oil in a way that takes homes away from for-
est animals, like orangutans. If the other options
don’t work for you, look for companies that sell
sustainably harvested palm oil that doesn’t harm
forests or the creatures that live in them.
Egg SubstitutesMany recipes for bread, muffins, cookies and other
yummy creations call for eggs, which is a bummer
if you can’t have them. Luckily, there are egg sub-
stitutes that keep things moist and delicious. There
are two very important things you need to know:
Egg substitutes usually work best when there are
1–3 eggs in the recipe. If there are more than that
it’s probably best to skip the recipe. And, decid-
ing which egg substitute works best in a specific
recipe may take some experimenting. If you’re not
sure which one to try first, it might be a good idea
to ask an adult for their opinion.
Egg Substitute Options (each equals one egg)Nut butter or seed butter—Use ¼ cup for
each egg. Almond butter, sunflower seed butter,
macadamia nut butter, cashew butter, walnut
butter, pecan butter, tahini, peanut butter, and
hazelnut butter are all good options. Don’t use
crunchy nut butter because it will affect the
texture of your recipe.
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KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ The popularity of shows like Chopped Junior, MasterChef Junior, and Kids’ Baking Championship has sparked the interest of many children in learning how to cook
✱ The book will be supported by the authors’ parents and their five popular blogs—Wellness Mama; Mommypotamus; Kitchen Stewardship; Holistic Squid and Real Plans; and Ultimate-Bundles and Keeper of the Home
✱ The authors’ parents plan to heavily promote the book to their online audience, which consists of: more than one million email subscribers; more than 10 million combined visitors per month in search traffic; almost one million combined Facebook followers; almost one million followers on other social media platforms
✱ A book for kids, by kids
MARKETING & PUBLICITY
✱ National print and online publicity campaign
✱ Trade advertising
✱ Local TV appearances
✱ Mommy blogger outreach
✱ Select author events in California, Florida, Michigan, and Canada
MAY 2020ISBN 9781454933618 • $19.95 ($26.95 CAN) • HC • 208 PP (all in color)
8 × 9 • Ages 9 to 12 • CQ 20 • World • Sterling Epicure
Chef Junior100+ Super Easy Recipes by Kids for Kids
by Anthony Spears, Abigail Langford, Paul Kimball, Katie Dessinger & Will Bartlett
Cookbooks for kids often focus on bland “child-friendly” fare, but the authors of Chef Junior, five young cooks between
the ages of 11 and 14, challenge that assumption. Instead, they present a repertoire of healthy, delicious, and inventive recipes that range from easy to advanced. Kids will love these dishes and drinks, including Tiramisu French Toast, Coconut Chicken Nuggets, Garden Fresh Pesto Pasta, Peach Cobbler, chocolate-y No-Bake Cookies, and Mango Lemonade, along with peren-nial favorites like mac ‘n’ cheese, hamburgers, pizza, and tacos. In addition, children will learn how to set up a working pantry and shop for healthy, high-quality ingredients; use kitchen tools (including knives) safely and skillfully; and create meal plans the whole family will enjoy.
The authors, KATIE DESSINGER, ANTHONY SPEARS, ABIGAIL LANGFORD, PAUL KIMBALL, and WILL BARTLETT are between the age of 11 and 14 and hail from various states in the US (California, Florida, and Michigan), as well as Canada.
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Kids cook too! This fun and inspiring guide
to preparing real food is written by kids, for kids!
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1-2-3 Calligraphy!Letters and Projects for Beginners and Beyond
by Eleanor Winters
With just a little practice, and 1-2-3 Calligraphy to guide them, children can make eye-catching signs, design their own personal stationery, address
colorful envelopes in elegant script, and create pictures and other decorations to hang on the wall. Inside this guide, budding calligraphers will find new alpha-bets—and new ways to render the alphabets they already know—as well as fresh techniques and projects. There’s coverage of the basic rules of layout; a review of some of the fundamental skills; advice on changing the weight of italic let-ters and forming italic capitals; and an introduction to both Swing and Modern Gothic handwriting.
Kids everywhere will be grabbing their calligraphy pens, because this follow-up to the wildly successful Calligraphy
for Kids o�ers them even more artful fun.
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From collage to painting, this inventive art book introduces kids to a variety of techniques and materials that they can use to complete a range of imaginative
projects. The fun themes include dinosaurs, pirates, princesses, ballerinas, and animals both wild and tame. Step-by-step instructions and vibrant illustrations show them how to draw a Crayon Farmer from simple shapes; a Chalk Tractor against a colorful background; a delightfully messy Handprint Horse—and a fox and turkey, too; a Printed Ankylosaurus from potato and carrot blocks and old sponges; Painted Pebble Dinosaur Eggs, and more.
With cool projects that range from an Inky Cow to a Painted Paper Dinosaur, Draw, Paint, & Stick makes learning to
draw and craft more fun than ever!
FEBRUARY 2020ISBN 9781454936527 • $9.95 ($13.50 CAN)
PB/F • 128 PP (all in color) 8�1⁄2 × 11 • Ages 8 and UP • CQ 28 World • Sterling Children’s Books
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KEY SELLING POINTS
✱ The first in a brand-new series that is especially geared to young people—although it is useful for beginners of all ages
✱ This book stands out for its accessibility to beginning art-ists, even kids. The teaching style is straightforward, with an appeal to drawing relatable people from everyday life
✱ Both parents and children can engage in an entire book’s worth of drawing activities together—no screens required. A useful drawing guide for the whole family!
MARCH 2020ISBN 9781684620005 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) • PB/F • 144 PP (Color & b/w illus.
throughout) • 8�1⁄2 × 11 • Ages 12 and UP CQ 30 • WENG • Get Creative 6
Begin to Draw PeopleSimple Techniques for Drawing the
Head and Bodyby Christopher Hart
Bestselling author Christopher Hart taps into his vast expe-rience to prove that anyone can depict the human body.
Chris has carefully designed his step-by-step instructions so they’re accessible to absolute beginners, even kids. Simplified yet detailed guidance covers drawing the head and body for men, women, and children in a variety of facial features, expressions, styles, and poses. Learn to capture people in everyday life, from firefighters and doctors to swimmers and skateboarders.
From Chris Hart, the bestselling art instruction author of all time, the first in
a brand-new series—and the perfect go-to guide for anyone ages 12 and up
interested in beginner-level figure drawing.
With more than seven million copies of his books in print, CHRISTOPHER HART is the world’s leading author of art instruc-tion books. His titles frequently appear on the Bookscan Top 50 Art list. They also have a huge international audience, having been translated into more than 20 languages. In his more than 50 titles, he offers artists accessible, generously illustrated, and clearly written step-by-step instruction on a wide variety of how-to-draw subjects, including manga, figure drawing, cartooning, comics, fashion, and animals. He lives in Westport, CT.
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✱ Perfect title for reluctant readers
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✱ Full-color throughout, with stats, photos, sidebars, and more
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G.O.A.T. - Serena WilliamsMaking the Case for the Greatest of All Time
by Tami Charles
G.O.A.T. is an acronym that stands for Greatest Of All Time—and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop hard work, and
undeniable, unbelievable talent even to be considered for that honor. Serena Williams is the most decorated female tennis player of all time. She’s been ranked #1 by the Women’s Tennis Association countless times since 2002, and no one holds more Grand Slam titles—not just as a single’s player, but also, with her sister Venus, in women’s doubles. Find out all about this powerhouse player and her dozens of amazing victories in this entertaining book that’s packed with stats, sidebars, and details about the athlete’s journey. Sports-crazed kids will love it.
TAMI CHARLES is a former teacher and full-time author of picture books, middle-grade and young-adult novels, and nonfiction. Her books include the middle-grade novel Like Vanessa (2018) and the picture book Freedom Soup (Candlewick Press, 2019). Find out more about Tami at tamiwrites.com and follow her @TamiWritesStuff.
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24 HOURS IN NOWHEREISBN 9781454929246 • $14.95 (($19.95 US) • HARDCOVER WITH JACKET • AGES 8 TO 12
«“ Readers who loved Holes and Dusti Bowling’s earlier novel, Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, will be delighted . . . a similarly captivating novel abounding in wordplay, eccentric personalities and an evocative setting . . . [A] funny, moving novel.” —Shelf Awareness (Starred review)
«“ A blend of taut suspense and laugh-out-loud humor . . . proves a winning combination . . . With playful elements reminiscent of Richard Peck, this slightly larger-than-life adventure o�ers plentiful surprises and a lovable antihero.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred review)
«“ Bowling tickles all of the senses with her evocative Southwest setting. . . . Sure to resonate with any kid who’s felt misplaced in their inherited surroundings.” —Booklist
“ . . . fast-paced and filled with adventure, excitement and humor. . . . This is a perfect pick for young readers who love a well-developed story with twists and turns all the way to the very end.” —Bookpage
HEDY LAMARR’S DOUBLE LIFEISBN 9781454926917 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) HARDCOVER • AGES 5 AND UP
“ Revelatory to young audiences in more ways than one.” —Kirkus
“ Strong digital art, spread across colorful pages with varied layouts, is both dignified and fun, with diagrams of scientific principles placed near portraits of Lamarr’s famous costars . . .” —Booklist
“ Many STEM-for-girls biographies fan excitement over women’s achievements, but this title actually brings the central scientific concept within middle-grade reach.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“ Lamarr’s zeal is conveyed superbly. . . . Vibrant digital artwork expands upon the text . . .” —School Library Journal
“ Laurie Wallmark’s lively biography also explains Lamarr’s most brilliant idea . . . which improved the guidance system for torpedoes and led to today’s wireless communications. Katy Wu’s digitally created illustrations add cartoonish energy and color.” —Washington Post
QUEEN OF PHYSICSISBN 9781454932208 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) HARDCOVER • AGES 5 AND UP
“ This book would make an excellent supplement to support diverse representation, especially about women scientists and/or Asian women battling and overcoming sexism and racism.” —School Library Journal
«“ Wu Chien Shiung’s story is remarkable—and so is the way this book does it justice. —Booklist (Starred Review)
“ A list of Wu’s 'firsts' . . . and a glossary of nuclear terms close this bittersweet biography of a brilliant woman.” —Publisher Weekly
BUTTERFLIES ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOLISBN 9781454921196 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) HARDCOVER • AGES 3 AND UP
“ Young readers who are worried about school will find a reassuring way to put their feelings into words, and the warm ending gives a wink to caregivers . . . Silvestro and Chen take a common figure of speech and transform it, literally, into a lovely expression of a universal experience.” —Kirkus
MOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE SCARES: A ZOMBIE TALEISBN 9781454930617 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) HARDCOVER • AGES 4 TO 8
“A satisfying tale.” —Kirkus Reviews
“ Readers will cheer for this undead family that finally feels complete.” —Publishers Weekly
THE MANY COLORS OF HARPREET SINGHISBN 9781454931843 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) HARDCOVER • AGES 3 TO 7
“ This simple yet sensitive story about a child coming to terms with things beyond his control will resonate across cultures.” —Kirkus
«“ A lovely story about change and belonging that provides much-needed representation.” —School Library Journal (Starred review)
“ This bright, vivacious picture book captures a spectrum of emotions as a young boy shows o� his colorful head coverings.” —Shelf Awareness
BACKLIST HIGHLIGHTS
and a glossary of nuclear terms close this bittersweet biography
Publisher Weekly
A blend of taut suspense and laugh-out-loud humor . . . proves a winning combination . . . With playful elements reminiscent of Richard Peck, this slightly larger-than-life adventure o�ers plentiful surprises
Bowling tickles all of the senses with her evocative Southwest setting. . . . Sure to resonate with any
illustrations add cartoonish energy and color.”
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MARTIN MCLEAN, MIDDLE SCHOOL QUEENISBN 9781454935704 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) HARDCOVER • AGES 8 TO 12
«“ Zaczek tells an amusing story that’s bursting with diversity at every turn. …A tasty treat.” —Kirkus (Starred Review)
“ Timely, charming, and a�rming. A must-purchase, especially for libraries and communities where Drag Queen Hour is popular.” —School Library Journal
JUST READ!ISBN 9781454925729 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) HARDCOVER • AGES 4 AND UP
“ A chipper, colorful celebration of the limitless possibilities for what, where, and when one can read.” —Publishers Weekly
“ [A] delightful tribute to reading . . . .Vibrant watercolor illustrations are used to full e�ect . . . The diversity of reading material is matched by the diversity of readers, contexts, and interests. There’s something for everyone; there’s no holding back—just read!” —Booklist
LIKE A GIRLISBN 9781454933021 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) HARDCOVER • AGES 4 TO 8
“ Minibiographies at the end of the book introduce the major accomplishments of each featured leader, helping this book to double as a fun read-aloud and an informative lead-in to further research. As an introduction to women’s power and possibilities, this choice rises above the rest.” —Kirkus
IF YOU HAD YOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY ON THE MOONISBN 9781454929703 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) HARDCOVER AGES 7 AND UP
“A prime candidate for a destination party.” —Kirkus
“Engaging.” —Publishers Weekly
LIFE AT THE ZOOISBN 9781454930891 • $12.95 ($17.50 CAN) HARDCOVER • AGES 6 TO 10
«�“This inviting, fascinating book explores the important work zoos undertake every day to ensure the safety and survival of di�erent species, and animal-loving kids will be enthralled.”—Booklist (Starred review)
INSIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF A CACTUSISBN 9781454923459 • $14.95 ($16.95 CAN) HARDCOVER • AGES 8 TO 12
«�“[C]ompelling . . . so vivid and quirky that it’s practically cinematic.” —School Library Journal (Starred review)
«�“Dusti Bowling’s story . . . is pitch-perfect.” —Shelf Awareness(Starred review)
“ . . . its portrayal of characters with rarely depicted disabilities is informative, funny, and supportive.” —Kirkus
“An openhearted, empathic book.” —Publishers Weekly
WHEN GRANDMA GIVES YOU A LEMON TREEISBN 9781454923817 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) HARDCOVER • AGES 3 AND UP
«“ Rocha’s colors and characters leap right o� the page, encouraging readers to get out into the world and create life, beauty, and some great-tasting lemonade (recipe included). . . . Charms from cover to cover.” —Kirkus (Starred review)
“ [A] colorful and cute story . . . enhanced by the eye-catching colors, bold cartoon figures with deeply expressive faces, and diverse cast of characters in Rocha’s illustrations, which are filled with plenty of fun background details to pore over.” —Booklist
MY LIFE AS LOTTA: A HOUSE FULL OF RABBITS (BOOK 1)ISBN 9781454936244 • $12.95 ($17.50 CAN) HARDCOVER • AGES 8 TO 12
“ Readers will be smitten with the spunky protagonist and her indefatigable scheming. Lotta’s escapades are described and illustrated with theatrical flair and humor, making this an enjoyable snapshot of tween life.” —Booklist
THE END OF SOMETHING WONDERFULISBN 9781454932116 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) HARDCOVER • AGES 5 TO 8
«“ This frank but tender guideo�ers consolation and hope to children as they cope with loss and move forward to bright, new (Wonderful) things.” —Booklist (Starred review)
“ [The End of Something Wonderful is] really good. It’s funny and sardonic and it gets to be touching at the end.” —Betsy Bird, School Library Journal
BACKLIST HIGHLIGHTS
24 HOURS IN NOWHERE (9781454929246)
• Golden Kite Honor Book / Middle Grade Fiction
• 2018 Silver Nautilus Award Winner / Middle Grade Fiction
• Sunshine State Young Readers Award 2019-2020 list for grades 6-8
EVEN SUPERHEROES HAVE BAD DAYS (9781454913948)
• 2018 Blue Spruce Award Nominee
GRACE HOPPER: QUEEN OF COMPUTER CODE (9781454920007)
• Gold Honor - Spring 2017 Parent’s Choice Award
• Junior Library Guild Fall 2017 Selection
• Scripps National Spelling Bee’s 2018-2019 Great Words, Great Works list selection
• SCBWI’s Crystal Kite Award final round of voting nominee
HOWARD WALLACE, P.I. 9781454919490
• Silver Honor - Spring 2017 Parents Choice Award Nominated
• 2017 Silver Birch Award for Fiction (Canada)
• 2017 John Spray Mystery Award from the Canadian Children’s Book Centre
• 2017 Crystal Kite Award from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
• 2017/2018 Red Cedar Fiction Award from the B.C.’s Young Reader’s Choice Awards
I AM NOT A DINOSAUR! (9781454914914)
• 2017-2018 Beehive Book Award Informational Nominee
IF YOU’RE GOING TO A MARCH (9781454929932)
• 2018 Parents’ Choice Award Approved
INSIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF A CACTUS (9781454932994)
• Library of Congress’s 52 Great Reads List 2018
• Youth One Book, One Denver 2018
• Sunshine State Young Readers Award 2019-2020 list for grades 6-8
• Young Hoosier 6-8 list for the 2019/2020 school year
• Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award 2020 master list of nominees
• Nominee for the Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Awards Program for the 2019 - 2020 school year
• 2019-2020 Oregon Battle of the Books pick
• Autumn 2017 Indie Next Pick
• Junior Library Guild Selection
• 2017 Reading the West Award Winner
• 2017 Cybils Award Finalist
• Dorothy Canfield Fisher Master List 2018-2019
• Maine Student Book Award Reading List 2018-2019
• Keystone to Reading Secondary Book Award finalist 2018-2019
• Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year 2018
• Chicago Public Library “Best of the Best” 2017
• Evanston Public Library Best of 2017
• Austin Public Library Best Tween Fiction 2017
• Multnomah County Library Best Books of 2017
• Southwest Books of the Year “Best of the Best” 2017
• The Children’s Book Review Best Kids Books of 2017 for Tweens and Preteens
• A Mighty Girl’s 2017 Books of the Year
• The News & Observer Best Books of 2017 for Young Readers
• 2017 Nerdy Book Club Awards Middle Grade Fiction
• Booksource Top 40 Classroom Library Titles of 2017
• Changing Hands Bookstores Best of 2017
• Bookstagram Best Windows and Mirrors Chapter Book 2017
• Flyleaf Books Favorite Middle Grade Books of 2017
• BooksBetween Podcast Best of 2017
• Imagination Soup’s Best Children’s Chapter Books of 2017
• MGBookShelf Best of 2017
MARY HAD A LITTLE GLAM (9781454913931)
• 2018 Redbud Read-Aloud Masterlist Book
NORMAL NORMAN (9781454913214)
• 2017-2018 Beehive Book Award Picture Book Nominee
NEVER TOO YOUNG! (9781454929178)
• 2018 Parents’ Choice Award Approved
POLAR BEAR ISLAND (9781454928706)
• 2018 Parents’ Choice Award Silver
UP IN THE LEAVES (9781454920717) • Silver 2018 Nautilus Award Winner – Category: 31A Children’s
Illustrated / Fiction Stories
• 2019 Growing Good Kids—Excellence in Children’s Literature award
WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE? (9781454926726)
• 2018 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner
• 1st place in the Food Related category
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