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The Grumbletroll . . . Wants to Be First!
Idea by aprilkind, written by Barbara van den Speulhof, illustrated by Stephan Pricken
The Grumbletroll . . . Wants to Be First!, the third book in The Grumbletroll series, finds Grumbletroll learning the value of sportsmanship
Helps children ages four to eight learn coping methods for their own anger and understand how to play fair and what it means to be a gracious winner or loser
A playful way of dealing with emotions that offers a lot of space for conversation, role playing, and the reader’s own thoughts
The Grumbletroll has only one goal: he absolutely wants to win the big soapbox derby race! Luckily, he has come up with something special for his soapbox, and during the race he actually manages to overtake the field from behind but along the way derails his friends. The bird is so frightened that it hits a post. The hedgehog runs into a stone, the mouse’s steering wheel breaks, and the rabbit no longer has any brakes! Now Grumbletroll has a clear path, and he is the first to cross the finish line. But is it really so nice to be first when your friends are falling by the wayside? Hop in the soapbox for this wild ride and see if Grumbletroll can learn the value of sportsmanship and that winning isn’t always everything.
AVAILABLE MARCH
ISBN 978-0-7643-6335-1
ISBN: 978-0-7643-6335-1 Size: 9" x 11" (228 x 279 mm) Pages: 32 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 20 color images Price: £15.99 Age Range: 4 to 8 years Lexile: 600L BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0258-3
Steffi & Michael Gerharz (aprilkind) live with their three children. The idea for the Grumbletroll came to them when their youngest daughter was sitting at the breakfast table with her arms folded, sulking and grumbling. Barbara van den Speulhof is a children’s book author and director and producer of radio plays for children. After short periods in mechanical engineering and architecture, Stephan Pricken studied primary school teaching with a focus on art, and then graphic design.
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The Grumbletroll Meet My Friends Activity Book
This book belongs to me!
My name is:
My friends also call me: I was born on:
My photo I live with:
I go to school at:
I‘m in grade::
My eye color: My hair color:
My favorite part of the day is: I’m super at doing this:
How I like to spend my time: Climbing Shouting Dancing Grumbling Talking Creating
This is how I look when I’m being a Grumbletroll . . . Draw your angriest face in a frame!
I like listening to: The best movie:
My favorite book: I’m a fan of:
Mood barometer:
I think this is great: I get annoyed when: Something I find yucky is: Someday I‘d like to:
Grumpy saying or cool picture
I wrote this on:
Now turn to page 36
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36 Now turn to page 58
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Idea and concept by aprilkind, illustrated by Stephan Pricken
The perfect companion to the bestselling series The Grumbletroll, this activity book is designed to collect and share information about your friends
Young readers will learn essential skills for navigating everyday social situations like reading social cues and communicating with peers
The 96 cheerfully designed pages offer plenty of space for coloring, drawing, recording, and writing Join Grumbletroll and his gang in this activity book where you and your pals can capture treasured friendships and shared memories. Interactive pages provide prompts and questions designed to tease out funny facts and important information for up to 40 of your closest friends. With special sections for drawing your angriest faces, a “Wall of Fame” spread for signatures, a commonalities chart, and a birthday calendar, learning social skills is super fun and not at all grumpy. So, get ready to decode body language clues with the mood barometer and keep the conversation going with clever questions like what your friend thinks is great and what they think is annoying. Find out the answers to these questions and more with a little help from everyone’s favorite little troll!
WALL OF FAME
You are my best friends!
You can show you are my friend forever by writing your name here. You can show you are my friend forever by writing your name here.
Now turn to page 90
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AVAILABLE MARCH
ISBN 978-0-7643-6336-8
ISBN: 978-0-7643-6336-8 Size: 6 1/4" x 7 7/8" (159 x 200 mm) Pages: 96 Binding: softcover Illustrations: 10 color images Price: £9.99 Age Range: 4 to 8 years Lexile: NP BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Friendship
aprilkind, illustrated by Stephan Pricken
Steffi & Michael Gerharz (aprilkind) live with their three children. The idea for the Grumbletroll came to them when their youngest daughter was sitting at the breakfast table with her arms folded, sulking and grumbling. After short periods in mechanical engineering and architecture, Stephan Pricken studied primary school teaching with a focus on art, and then graphic design.
All the Things Mom Will Never Say
Noé Carlain, illustrated by Ronan Badel
This hilarious ode to mothers is sure to make story time reading fun for the whole family and is the perfect gift for Mom
Moms and kids will bond over this avalanche of nonsense that ends with a message of love
The tender and benevolent moral is wrapped up and delivered through the eyes of a little boy and his cat, the true hero of the book
Don’t go to bed so early! You have school tomorrow. Said no mother ever! Can you imagine your mom saying this or suggesting you don’t need to use a tissue when you could use your sleeve instead. In this comical look at all the things a mom is never likely to say, kids and parents alike will laugh out loud at what might happen if Mom stops being Mom. While she’ll never encourage you to stop reading or eating your vegetables, kids know they can always count on Mom to always want a kiss and hug. So get ready for story time reading to get a little silly with these hilarious everyday sentences that are the exact opposite of what you would expect a mom to repeat.
AVAILABLE MARCH
ISBN 978-0-7643-6331-3
ISBN: 978-0-7643-6331-3 Size: 9" x 9" (228 x 228 mm) Pages: 32 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 24 color images Price: £13.99 Age Range: 4 to 8 years Lexile: 530L BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0259-0
Noé Carlain, illustrated by Ronan Badel
Noé Carlain has two heads and four hands, and he loves Belgian chocolate. One of his heads is bubbling with ideas and the other brings poetry, love, and emotion. That’s right, Noé Carlain is two people: Carl Norac and Alain Grousset. They are also the coauthors of All the Things Santa Claus Will Never Do, All the Things a Teacher Will Never Say, and All the Things Dad Will Always Say. Ronan Badel was born in Brittany, France, and lives in Vannes. A graduate of Decorative Arts of Strasbourg, he began writing and illustrating children’s books, publishing his first book in 1998. He is the illustrator of many titles, including The Wolf Will Not Come (Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review and Book of the Year).
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All the Things Dad Will Always Say
Noé Carlain, illustrated by Ronan Badel
This hilarious ode to fathers is sure to make story time reading fun for the whole family and is the perfect gift for Dad
Dads and kids will bond over this avalanche of nonsense that ends with a message of love and hope
The tender and benevolent moral is wrapped up and delivered through the eyes of a little girl and captures a special bond between father and child
Do dads really know best? Of course they do; that’s why they are dads! In our eyes they are fountains of knowledge, the experts on life, and the givers of the best advice—well, most of the time. In this comical look at all the things a dad is likely to say, kids and parents alike will laugh out loud at what happens when a dad is seen taking his own advice, such as one minute telling you everything in life comes to those who wait, but becoming impatient in a traffic jam the next. So get ready for story time reading to get a little silly with these hilarious scenes that illustrate the things fathers may not do well but still make them a superhero in our eyes.
AVAILABLE MARCH
ISBN 978-0-7643-6330-6
ISBN: 978-0-7643-6330-6 Size: 9" x 9" (228 x 228 mm) Pages: 32 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 24 color images Price: £13.99 Age Range: 4 to 8 years Lexile: 540L BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0260-6
Noé Carlain, illustrated by Ronan Badel
Noé Carlain has two heads and four hands, and he loves Belgian chocolate. One of his heads is bubbling with ideas and the other brings poetry, love, and emotion. That’s right, Noé Carlain is two people: Carl Norac and Alain Grousset. They are also the coauthors of All the Things Santa Claus Will Never Do, All the Things a Teacher Will Never Say, and All the Things Mom Will Never Say. Ronan Badel was born in Brittany, France, and lives in Vannes. A graduate of Decorative Arts of Strasbourg, he began writing and illustrating children’s books, publishing his first book in 1998. He is the illustrator of many titles, including The Wolf Will Not Come (Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review and Book of the Year).
This is Daddy.
This is Mommy.
This is me.
The three of us were very happy.
A Huge Hug
Understanding and Embracing Why Families Change
Jérôme Ruillier
Simple picture book that articulates and illustrates the emotions children feel when their parents separate
For young readers of all ages, because divorce is a very difficult time and can be confusing, sad, joyous, and everything in between
The characters symbolized by colored circles and the simple sentences make identification of the child easy and invite dialogue
Beautifully illustrated and simply told, this heartfelt story delivers a gentle message that is easily identifiable to children and presents an opportunity for discussion during story time reading. From the familiarity of being surrounded by one’s parents to the distress felt during their divorce, and then to the anger giving way to acceptance of the new situation, the emotional journey culminates with the realization that love persists and even blooms in the new extended family. This is a very difficult time for children, and this powerful message expresses no judgment so the child and the parent always feel good, even when the family environment changes.
Then one day, Mommy introduced me to another daddy.
I did not like him!
But one day my parents didn’t love each other like they once did. But one day my parents didn’t love each other like they once did. They didn’t live together anymore. They didn’t live together anymore.
AVAILABLE MARCH
ISBN 978-0-7643-6329-0
ISBN: 978-0-7643-6329-0 Size: 9" x 9" (228 x 228 mm) Pages: 40 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 26 color images Price: £15.99 Age Range: 4 to 8 years Lexile: 370L BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Stepfamilies E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0261-3
Jérôme Ruillier
Jérôme Ruillier studied at the Decorative Arts in Strasbourg and now lives in France, where he divides his time between his two passions: drawing and the mountains. He is a prolific children’s book illustrator, has written and illustrated several instructive children’s books, and is the author of several graphic novels. Each of his titles is an invitation to listen and share to help us recognize the differences and denounce the exclusions.
Huff and Puff
A Tiny Human’s Guide to Mindful Breathing
Introduces conscious breathing to young readers through simple instructional text and engaging illustrations that strive to normalize limb differences
Identifiable activities such as spinning a pinwheel make the concept of mindful breathing accessible to toddlers
Interactive spread with lift-the-flaps promotes counting from 1 to 5 while practicing breathing techniques while being still and quiet
From the author of Bipolar Bear, this board book aligns with the author’s message that things in the world can feel difficult and complicated, but with the right tools, we work and learn through situations and come out on the other end knowing everything will be okay. By taking a big breath in and letting a big breath out, toddlers will learn the basic principles of conscious breathing. These identifiable activities make the concept of mindful breathing accessible and easy to learn and practice. Huff and Puff provides parents and educators with a visual prompt to breathe with intention and to help create soothing times with their children, because when things get rough, we can all benefit from knowing to first huff and then puff.
ISBN 978-0-7643-6333-7
AVAILABLE APRIL
ISBN: 978-0-7643-6333-7 Size: 6" x 6" (152 x 152 mm) Pages: 24 Binding: board book, 2 rounded corners and lift-the-flaps Illustrations: 12 color images Price: £9.99 Age Range: 3 to 6 years Lexile: 350L BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / Mindfulness & Meditation
Victoria Remmel is the creator of children’s books, including Bipolar Bear. Introducing mindful breathing, yoga, and meditation to her little ones means they can all enjoy it as a family, and she hopes you can share those tools with your family as well. She currently lives in Texas with her husband and their two sons. She is looking forward to normalizing limb differences and helping families talk about difficult and uncomfortable subjects. Visit her at vickiverse.com. Eunjung June Kim is an animator, illustrator, and designer who lives in San Francisco. Whenever she has a chance, she loves making drawings that tell a story. You can often find her works at Disney WonderGround Gallery in Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Visit her at hediun.com.
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Lili’s Just Like Me!
Lucie Albon
Lili Mouse and her new friend Elephant discover what makes them exactly alike
On the Fingertips series introduces early-concept board books with lively fingerprint illustrations for the youngest readers
A two-page finger paint workshop encourages cognitive development, improves fine motor skills, and stimulates imagination and creativity Discover the imaginative world of the On the Fingertips series with Lili Mouse and her friend Elephant. Notes of subtle humor echo in the dialogue as these two friends use descriptive words to explore the beauty of friendship and all that makes them alike and all that makes them different. From their gray color and their big ears to their love of peanuts, these two friends say they are exactly alike, until the elephant admits a difference—Lili the mouse snores a lot louder! The clever play on words and the drawing workshop included at the end combine to teach observation and acceptance and that even if we are different, we are all very much the same. So get ready to learn, imagine, and create when you dip your fingers in the paint!
ISBN 978-0-7643-6334-4
AVAILABLE APRIL
ISBN: 978-0-7643-6334-4 Size: 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" (190 x 190 mm) Pages: 22 Binding: board book, 2 rounded corners Illustrations: 11 color images Price: £8.99 Age Range: 0 to 3 years Lexile: 450L BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0262-0
Lucie Albon
Lucie Albon studied at the Beaux-Arts in Angouleme, France, and then at the Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, France. It is with the imprint of her hands that she makes wonders! With her palm, a finger . . . and fruity paint, her world comes to life. She is the creator of the On the Fingertips series, which includes Lili’s Colors, Lili’s Seasons, and 1, 2, 3, Lili’s Counting. Visit her at www.luciealbon.net.
WATCH THE AUTHOR’S WORKSHOP ON HOW TO CREATE LILI’S FRIEND, ELEPHANT
1, 2, 3, Lili’s Counting
Lucie Albon
Lili Mouse and her friend Henri learn to count from 1 to 10 in this early-concept board book, part of the On the Fingertips series
Early learners will be engaged by lively fingerprint illustrations to help build vocabulary and teach numbers and counting
A finger paint workshop reinforces the learning by encouraging readers to trace numbers, enhancing cognitive development and improving fine motor skills
Discover the imaginative world of the On the Fingertips series with Lili Mouse and her friend Henri. Notes of humor echo in their dialogue as these two lovable mice playfully use descriptive words to count insects from 1 to 10. From grasshoppers and dragonflies to beetles and fleas, learn beginning numbers and build vocabulary with a laugh or two on the way. At the end of the book, use the drawing workshop to practice tracing the figures to gain confidence and number recognition, then repeat the exercise, using paint and paper. Get ready to learn, imagine, and create when you dip your fingers in the paint!
AVAILABLE APRIL
ISBN: 978-0-7643-6328-3 Size: 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" (190 x 190 mm) Pages: 22 Binding: board book, 2 rounded corners Illustrations: 11 color images Price: £8.99
ISBN 978-0-7643-6328-3
Age Range: 0 to 3 years Lexile: 380L BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Counting & Numbers E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0263-7
Lucie Albon
Lucie Albon studied at the Beaux-Arts in Angouleme, France, and then at the Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, France. It is with the imprint of her hands that she makes wonders! With her palm, a finger . . . and fruity paint, her world comes to life. She is the creator of the On the Fingertips series, which includes Lili’s Colors, Lili’s Seasons, and Lili’s Just Like Me! Visit her at www.luciealbon.net.
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In the savanna, a little dung beetle was incredibly happy! He had just found a wildebeest poop. “This will be perfect for my lunch!” he thought.
The King of Poop
Géraldine Collet, illustrated by Hervé Le Goff
A smart and humble dung beetle teaches the importance of everyone’s job and the role they play
Parents and young readers alike will be hooked first by the title and second by the hero of the story, an underappreciated dung beetle
An honest and clever moral that illustrates how devaluing and mocking others will land you in a whole LOAD of POOP
In the savanna the animals all live in harmony. A very small but hardworking dung beetle works diligently to carefully pick up and roll the droppings he finds to keep the ecosystem clean. The other animals make fun of him and the job he performs. The hurtful comments are intended to make him understand that he is an undesirable and not valued. His only advocate, the fly, defends him and urges him to rebel. But what a disappointment there, too, so the dung beetle is faced with a big decision that is destined to change the savanna itself! Join this little dung beetle as he leaves this corner of the savanna for a new place where his kindness and bravery are saluted, and find out what happens to the kingdom he leaves behind.
A short time later, the fly said to him, “You can’t let yourself be disrespected like that! You must stand up for yourself! If I were you, I would talk to the king of the animals. He will stop their insults!”
The dung beetle thought about it, and then he said, “Maybe you are right . . .”
While he was rolling his ball to eat later in his burrow, he heard an elephant say, “Hey, small fry! Get out of the way or I’ll step on you.”
The dung beetle, being very smart, moved aside. He knew he was no match for an elephant.
AVAILABLE APRIL
ISBN: 978-0-7643-6337-5 Size: 9" x 11" (228 x 279 mm) Pages: 32 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 14 color images Price: £15.99
ISBN 978-0-7643-6337-5
Age Range: 4 to 8 years Lexile: 690L BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0264-4
Géraldine Collet, illustrated by Hervé Le Goff
Géraldine Collet has authored many children’s books in her native French and is also a comic book writer and continues to explore other literary forms. Her books have been translated in Korea, Spain, China, and now the United States. Visit her blog: http:// geraldinecollet.unblog.fr or follow her on Instagram @geraldine.collet. Hervé Le Goff was born with fondness for scribbling and later discovered that he could make a profession of it! Hervé has illustrated several children’s books and has produced various visuals for products and games. Follow him on Instagram @herve.le.goff.illustrateur.
Birds
Fold & Play
Dominique Ehrhard
Get ready to create your own fantastical aviary with these 12 paper birds that are ready to pop out and fly off the page in just a few easy folds
Young birding enthusiasts will delight in these fictional, exotic feathered creatures while flexing their dexterity and creativity
Precut and folded pieces require no scissors or glue!
Are you ready to Origanimo? Origanimo is an early introduction to paper engineering that helps develop sequencing, spatial, and fine motor skills and fosters creativity. Let your imagination take hold as you follow the instructions to create all 12 bright, bold, colorful imaginary birds to complete your very own aviary. These precut and creased stylized birds are ready to pop out and fly right off the page in just a few easy folds. Children will have fun folding and collecting them all.
SPRING TURACO
SPOTTED JOJONE
Dominique Ehrhard
Dominique Ehrhard is passionate about paper, pop-ups, and architecture. He has worked as a game designer and painter and is the author of beautiful books for children with elegant engineering and design since 1986. Dominique is the author of ArchiTek and ArchiPop (see page 31).
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AVAILABLE APRIL
ISBN 978-0-7643-6118-0
ISBN: 978-0-7643-6118-0 Size: 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" (210 x 210 mm) Pages: 24 Binding: softcover Illustrations: 12 paper birds Price: £9.99 Age Range: 5 to 9 years BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Activity Books
Tim’s Hat
But then he arrives and sees Tim’s hat. That is when he realizes that he does not have everything he could possibly want. He does not have a hat! “Hello, Simon! How are you? How was your journey?” “Hello, Tim! Nice hat!
Where did you get it?”
But Simon is so dazzled by Tim’s hat that he finds it impossible to relax. “I really do like your hat, Tim. I would really like to get one for myself.” Tim just laughs again and takes a sip of his tea.
The next morning: DISASTER!!!!!!
No internet! How is he supposed to distract himself from finding Tim’s hat if he can’t use his computer? Tim laughs. “We have plenty of time to talk about hats, Simon! Why don’t you come in and have a cup of tea? You should relax after your long journey!”
“Tim! What on earth do you DO living here? How can you not have the internet?” “Ha Ha! Well, I go for walks, I do crafts, and I even knit. I could teach you if you’d like!” “Knitting, Tim! Seriously?”
Jacqueline East, illustrated by Rose Clayton
Modern-day fable showing you may look everywhere for what you want, but it may be right under your nose!
Gentle moral about a slower, simpler, device-free lifestyle focuses on appreciating one’s own gifts and abilities
The first book in the Hare and Bear series finds Simon learning to laugh at himself and using the wholesome values he learns from Tim
Simon is a very successful business hare, but he is in need of a break. Deciding to visit his friend Tim in the countryside, Simon is faced with many unexpected challenges, the first being his intense desire to have Tim’s dazzling knit hat, and the second being that Tim has no internet! Simon spends his days trying to pass the time without his computer, and his nights searching for Tim’s hat, which he wants more than anything. Can Tim help Simon learn to relax and that a little bit of patience will pay dividends? Join Simon and Tim in their first adventure of the Hare and Bear series, as one very busy friend learns a valuable lesson from his very content, laid-back friend.
The Hare and Bear series follows the adventures of friends Simon and Tim as they present gentle messages and wholesome morals to young readers. From celebrating one’s own gifts and abilities to ways we can slow down, unplug, and use what we learn to help better our world, these lovable characters teach all of us the value of friendship, new experiences, perseverance, and patience.
AVAILABLE MAY
ISBN: 978-0-7643-6338-2 Size: 9" x 11" (228 x 279 mm) Pages: 32 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 16 color images Price: £15.99
ISBN 978-0-7643-6338-2
Age Range: 4 to 8 years Lexile: 550L BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0265-1
Jacqueline East, illustrated by Rose Clayton
Jacqueline East has been illustrating children’s books for more than 30 years and has been published across the globe. She holds a Datec diploma in art and design, a BA in graphic design, and an MA in authorial illustration, where her subject was folk and fairy tales. Although most of Jacqueline’s work has been illustrating other people’s words, including Love Is Everything (see page 28), she is the author of a series of four books about Ed the Pup. Rose Clayton loves to work in mixed media, gouache, watercolor, pastels, and some digital and really enjoys the magical worlds she can create in children’s books. Rose has degrees in both graphic design and illustration. For the last 10 years she has worked on children’s books, home décor, and greeting cards.
Two brothers were forbidden to play outside the house alone.
Brothers
Rocío Alejandro
A humorous, delicate story about brotherhood from Argentinian award-winning illustrator Rocío Alejandro
Parents and children will easily identify with this story about the difficulties and wonders of living with a smaller sibling
Young readers will be drawn to the vivid and colorful illustrations made with original stamps specially created by the illustrator
Living with a sibling can be challenging, especially when you are not very much alike! This humorous story follows two brothers who find themselves in trouble and forbidden to leave the house. The bigger brother is obedient, but the younger brother is adventurous. The older one is preoccupied with preventing the little one from getting into trouble, but the little one is always looking for new ways to do just that! Vivid and colorful illustrations capture this delicate bond and are aimed at developing the importance of cultivating this special relationship. Brothers is a celebration of the powerful and eternal relationship that only two brothers can have.
The little one was adventurous.
The bigger one was obedient.
AVAILABLE MAY
ISBN: 978-0-7643-6332-0 Size: 8 3/4" x 8 3/4" (222 x 222 mm) Pages: 40 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 20 color images Price: £13.99
ISBN 978-0-7643-6332-0
Age Range: 4 to 8 years Lexile: 510L BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Siblings E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0266-8
Rocío Alejandro
Rocío Alejandro is an illustrator and author with several books published in Argentina, Brazil, the UAE, Mexico, the US, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. In 2017 she was the winner of the prestigious X Compostela Prize for the book La huerta de Simón. Rocío’s illustrations were selected by Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition in Shanghai. She is the cofounder of “Mundos ilustrados,” the school of illustration where she teaches. Visit her at rocioalejandro.com or follow her on Instagram @ rocioalejandro_ilustraciones.
OVERVIEW
Where do our eyes come from? And our lungs—did we inherit them from ancient fish? Why do we look so much like certain monkeys? To unravel this mystery, follow our two little heroes through time! They will take you along the thread of evolution, a natural phenomenon that has lasted for hundreds of millions of years and explains how each part of our body tells us something in its own way.
BACK TO THE ORIGINS OF THE WORLD
Atoms – p. 10
THE TIME OF ARCHAEA AND BACTERIA
The First Cells – p. 16
THE BEGINNINGS OF LIFE
Molecules – p. 12
WHICH WAS THE FIRST ANIMAL? Linked Cells and Nerve Cells – p. 20
VIRUSES, ELITE PARASITES
Genes – p. 14
THE EUKARYOTIC CELL: IT’S ALL IN THE NUCLEUS! Cells with a Nucleus – p. 18
BACK TO THE ORIGINS OF THE WORLD BACK TO THE ORIGINS OF THE WORLD The Big Bang, an explosion of unprecedented violence, gave birth to the universe 13.7 billion years ago. Since then, space has continued to expand. Stars, planets, and other celestial bodies are constantly forming there—among them, the Earth, which is about 4.5 billion years old. The Big Bang is also at the origin of that which composes all matter, from the stars to living beings: atoms. We are made of stardust! 13.7 BILLION YEARS
OXYGEN AND HYDROGEN Ces deux atomes* composent la célèbre molécule* d’eau, H2O, présente sur Terre depuis 4,4 milliards d’années… Un homme adulte en est composé à 65 % !
CARBON This atom enters into the composition of sugars that serve as “fuel” for living beings. Together with calcium (another atom), it strengthens the bones of their skeleton.
NITROGEN With oxygen, this is one of the main atoms that compose the air that we breathe.
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WHAT IS A LIVING BEING? Fungi, plants, bacteria, and animals, including humans, are all living beings. These organisms are made up of one or more cells* that produce energy and different substances essential to life. In each cell there is a molecule called DNA*, which contains, in the form of the form of genes, the information necessary for its operation and its reproduction*. Thus, the color of a child’s eyes or the shape of a zebra’s stripes depend on that of his parents!
WHEN SKELETONS ARRIVED!The Spinal Column – p. 22
MAMMALS: FUR AND MILK Hair and Udders – p. 26 PRIMATES: SKILLED HANDS AND PIERCING EYES The Opposable Thumb and 3-D Vision – p. 28
STANDING: THE BIPEDS Bipedalism – p. 30
TETRAPODS AND THE CONQUEST OF DRY LAND! Arms and Legs – p. 24
Words followed by an asterisk (*) are defined in the glossary.
WE ARE ALL CHNOPS CHNOPS is the acronym of the main atoms that compose all living beings. They also are the result of the Big Bang: carbon (C), hydrogen (H), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S) . . .
PHOSPHORUS It has contributed to the adventure of life from the beginning. It is one of the main components of DNA.
SULFUR We find this atom in the atmosphere as well as at the bottom of the oceans or volcanoes, and even in the hemoglobin that makes up part of our blood.
MOLECULES, CHAINS OF ATOMS Iron, chlorine, silver, helium . . . there are a total of 118 atoms. These microscopic elements have the power to join together to form molecules. Some are essential for living organisms: water, sugars, fats, and proteins*, for example.
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Evolutions
Go on a journey of over four billion years to unravel the mysteries of evolution, the natural phenomenon that explains the wonderful diversity of the living world
From the infinitely small to the infinitely large, young readers will discover the fascinating story of life
Straightforward nonfiction text with critical information that includes viruses and elite parasites as well as the characteristics of bacteria and archaea
Where do our eyes come from? And our lungs, have we inherited them from ancient fish? Why do we look so much like some monkeys? To unravel this mystery, follow our two little heroes through time! They will bring you back through the course of evolution, a natural phenomenon that has lasted for hundreds of millions of years, which every part of our body tells in its own way. From chapter to chapter, the reader understands that each part of his body comes to him from distant ancestors, some of them very surprising, such as archaea, viruses, jellyfish—or even strange fish from the oceans. Everything is clearly explained with the help of small paragraphs and very playful and educational illustrations by a team of three authors: a journalist, a specialist researcher, and a designer illustrator, which allow children to learn while having fun.
3.5 BILLION YEARS?
VIRUSES, VIRUSES, ELITE PARASITES ELITE PARASITES
Viruses have been part of the great history of life for billions of years. Their specialty? To live on cells a thousand times bigger than themselves in order to reproduce.
Baby elephants, like human babies, develop in their mother’s womb thanks to the placenta. Most mammals are the same; they no longer lay eggs, which are too easily devoured by predators.
GENEROUS GENE
DONORS
Of human DNA, 50% is believed to come from viruses. But there is something even more surprising . . . Why don’t mammals, which are the cousins of lizards or turtles, lay eggs like them? It is because of a virus that, by modifying their DNA a very long time ago, gave them the ability to make a placenta, an organ to feed the embryo in the womb.
Influenza, AIDS, and hepatitis all are diseases transmitted by viruses. These membrane-equipped parasites* have found a very effective method of reproduction. By injecting their DNA or RNA genes into a cell, they reprogram it to make millions of other viruses. A real infection! In Latin, virus means—poison.
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AVAILABLE MAY
ISBN: 978-0-7643-6386-3 Size: 9 1/2" x 13" (241 x 330 mm) Pages: 40 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 16 color images Price: £17.99
YOUR PAPERS, PLEASE!
Certain DNA sequences that we inherited from viruses, called transposable elements or “transposons,” constitute our “genetic fingerprint”: it is used to identify certain criminals who had the bad luck to lose a hair or a drop of blood at the crime scene!
ISBN 978-0-7643-6386-3
Age Range: 7 to 10 years Lexile: 970L BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / History of Science E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0268-2
Raphaël Martin is the author of children’s documentaries. Expert on many subjects, he particularly knows everything related to evolution, one of his great passions. Henri Cap has a doctorate in ethology. After studying at the Natural History Museum in Paris, he worked at the Toulouse Museum. Fred L. has been a children’s author and illustrator since 2005. He likes to mix humor, adventure, poetry, and reflections on difference.
The Forest Robot
Copons & Fortuny
From bestselling author-and-illustrator team of Copons & Fortuny comes a new series filled with adventure, comedy, and fables
Each title in the Bitmax & Co. series clearly focuses on a single conflict placing young readers in the heart of the classic narrative structure that presents a conflict, develops it, and solves it
The first book in the series focuses on Bitmax the robot and how he arrives in the Blue Forest
In the middle of the Blue Forest, Mus and Wagner, a rat and a bear, find a broken robot. When they decide to take it home and fix it, they have no idea what lies ahead of them. They soon discover that the robot has a name, Bitmax, and it also has a strange profession—it’s a helper! But he is different for the others in the forest! Can Bitmax win over the community of animals and creatures and become part of the Blue Forest? Follow along as Bitmax works to solve conflicts, deals with a grumpy little troublemaking alien and two little humans that visit the forest, and finally comes to the aid of the forest’s youngest resident. At Bitmax’s side, Mus and Wagner discover that helping is an ongoing adventure!
The Bitmax & Co. series is the perfect way to move from picture books to children’s novels, revealing a world where animals and fantastic beings coexist and resolve their differences in a fun and civilized way, while defending their environment. Young readers will find the characters in the Blue Forest easy to identify with, with each new book in the series presenting lots of adventure, humor, imagination, fantasy, and age-appropriate conflict.
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ISBN 978-0-7643-6305-4
ISBN: 978-0-7643-6305-4 Size: 6" x 8 1/4" (152 x 210 mm) Pages: 72 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 60 color images Price: £13.99 Age Range: 6 to 10 years Lexile: 560L BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Action & Adventure E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0269-9
Copons & Fortuny
Jaume Copons is a writer. Besides having written a lot of novels, songs, and scripts, he is the coauthor of the I, Elvis Riboldi collection, and a creator of TV series for children. Follow him on Instagram at @jaume.copons or visit his website at jaumecopons.com. Liliana Fortuny draws and animates pictures. She is the coauthor of This Book Is from Grandpa and This Book Is from Grandma. Her time is spent among animated films, album cover designs, and music videos. Follow her on Instagram at @lilianafortuny or visit her website at lilianafortuny.com.
Big P Takes a Fall (and That’s Not All)
Pamela Jane, Illustrated by Hina Imtiaz
Ideal for STEAM curriculums, this entertaining alphabet adventure sparks imagination, curiosity, and suspense while teaching problem-solving skills and a gentle lesson about self-worth
Introducing children to reading and rhyming text has never been so wild, wacky, and laugh-out-loud funny
A unique alphabet story with an unlikely hero that draws young readers into the exciting world of language and letters
In this exciting, action-filled story, the letters at Alphabet School find themselves in a dilemma when a rainstorm washes away the bridge in front of the school. The letters must warn the school bus to STOP before it reaches the raging river, but Big P has taken a fall! How can the Alphabet spell STOP without P? Can Small b, the only lowercase letter in the uppercase school, find a way to save the day?
AVAILABLE JUNE
ISBN: 978-0-7643-6407-5 Size: 8" x 8" (203 x 203 mm) Pages: 32 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 16 color images Price: £13.99
ISBN 978-0-7643-6407-5
Age Range: 4 to 8 years Lexile: 530L BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Alphabet E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0267-5
Pamela Jane, illustrated by Hina Imtiaz
Pamela Jane is an author of over 30 children’s books, including C Jumped over Three Pots and a Pan and Landed Smack in the Garbage Can! As an essayist, Jane’s work has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Daily News, Writer’s Digest, The Independent, and The Writer. Visit her at pamelajane.com. Hina Imtiaz began her career as a surface pattern designer and illustrator for a children’s clothing line. She loves telling stories through her art, be it branding or illustrations. This is her second collaboration with Pamela Jane, following up C Jumped over Three Pots and a Pan and Landed Smack in the Garbage Can! You can find out more about her at sithdesigns.com.
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National Publicity Campaign Including Print, Broadcast, and Online Media Direct-to-Consumer Campaign to Build Awareness Amelia’s Summer Reading Highlight Pitch to All Major Industry Reviews and Award Submissions
IDEAL FOR EARLYCONCEPTS LEARNING
Praise for the prequel C JUMPED OVER THREE POTS AND A PAN
“Spot-on rhyme and meter create a fast-moving mystery in which the alphabetical sequence becomes the basis of a charming chain of events leading to C’s rescue. Brightly colored and easily recognizable letters, adorned with facial features and a well-chosen accessory or two, stand out against uncluttered backgrounds of humorous scenes and activities.” —Kirkus Reviews
OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES
CHAPTER THREE SCALED DRAWINGS
Architectural drawings communicate Taylor’s decisions to the people remodeling the attic . Because you cannot fit a life-size drawing of a room on a piece of paper, you need to shrink it to fit . This is called scale, and it shows how the size of a drawn object relates to its actual size .
Architectural scale is measured in feet and inches . If you imagine that 1 inch on the ruler is equal to 1 foot of a wall length, you are working in 1-inch scale . If each ½-inch on the ruler is equal to 1 foot of the wall length, you are working in ½-inch scale, and so on . This is a comparison of Taylor’s bathroom plan in ¼-inch scale and ½-inch scale . Can you see the difference in size?
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Country-style homes are popular all over the world, with regional details added . You may have heard of French Country, English Country, Southern Country, and even Early American Country . They incorporate elements of nature inside and out, with natural stone, rustic wood, and big front porches . The furniture in a Country-style house can be snuggly and soft with a variety of textures .
There are many more architectural styles, such as Midcentury Modern, Craftsman, Farmhouse, and Cape Cod, to name a few . And there are styles from around the world, such as Spanish, Greek Revival, French Country, and English Tudor . There are styles from many eras in history: Colonial, Victorian, Gothic, Italianate, and many more .
32 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS In high school, Taylor loved art and design classes so much that she went on to earn a college degree in interior design . Her studies included art, the history of architecture, kitchen and bathroom design, and how to design with color . She also took classes in business and marketing . In her favorite class she learned how to create computer-generated drawings and building plans . After college, Taylor worked in an interior design studio with many other talented men and women . They designed the interiors of lots of different kinds of buildings, from houses to hospitals .
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CHAPTER FIVE COLOR
One of the primary skills of an interior designer is understanding color! Colors inspire moods and create an atmosphere . Knowing how to select colors, values, tints, tones, and shades is key to creating the mood and inspiring the feelings you want in the spaces you design . To understand color, you need to know a few terms and definitions: Hue is the word that describes pure color . The three primary colors and three secondary colors on the color wheel are all hues .
The primary colors on the wheel are red, blue, and yellow . Because they are not combinations of any other colors, they are the purest hues. Pure hues are often used for children’s spaces, fast-food restaurants, and places intended to be bright and cheerful . In homes, offices, hotels, and medical facilities, hues are most often toned down to make spaces feel comfortable or soothing .
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Jana Rosenblatt
Jana Rosenblatt is the owner of Jana Design Interiors in Southern California and a podcast host of From Disaster to Dream Home, where she discusses the process of major renovations and rebuilding a home from the ground up.
The Future Interior Designer’s Handbook
Jana Rosenblatt
The only book for 8-to-12-year-olds that explains the role, techniques, and skills of a professional interior designer
Exciting lessons and drawing techniques for middle-graders who are aspiring artists or interior designers
The perfect child’s introduction to interior design, revealing why building interiors look and function as they do
Budding interior designers are encouraged to unleash their creativity in this book that shows them everything they need to know about the exciting world of interior design. Follow along as Taylor, an interior designer, turns the unfinished attic of her home into a beautiful living space. Learn about a designer’s three main drawings—the floor plan, section, and elevation—and how to draw to scale. From planning to completion, this skill-building book teaches children design techniques, basic color theory, how to create a mood board, and the architectural styles that influence interiors today. The techniques are illustrated in color sketches and architectural drawings that will inspire children to experiment with their own designs. With a final chapter on the tradespeople who bring the finished project to life, The Future Interior Designer’s Handbook is the perfect introduction to interior design. While it is ideal for the middle grades, even adults will find it useful.
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ISBN: 978-0-7643-6404-4 Size: 9 1/8" x 8 1/8" (231 x 206 mm) Pages: 48 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 48 color and b/w images Price: £15.99
ISBN 978-0-7643-6404-4
Age Range: 8 to 12 years Lexile: 1010L BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Architecture E-book ISBN: 978-1-5073-0270-5
OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES
Wisdom for Wee Ones
The practical wisdom of Proverbs transformed to rhyming verse along with engaging illustrations for wee ones
A unique tool for parents who want to impart timeless, crucial concepts to their children in a fun, memorable way
Wisdom is the answer to every question, the provision for every need, the solution to every problem
If you could give just one gift to your child for their lifetime, what would you choose? Wealth? Success? Long life? Once Wisdom makes her home in a child’s heart, she brings all these gifts, and more. Wisdom for Wee Ones is a rhyming interpretation of Proverbs, with charming illustrations that warmly bring home the point for parents and their wee ones. Based on the book of Proverbs, this set of 20 cards is perfect for parents looking for wholesome entertainment they can share with their kids, along with spiritual encouragement and light education. Also makes a high-quality gift for friends who have parents in their acquaintance. You’ll be drawn to the charming, colorful illustrations and fun, rhyming verses. This easy-to-use deck set will help children understand the power of wisdom to give them a safe and happier life.
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ISBN: 978-0-7643-6383-2 Size: 4 1/4” x 4 1/4” x 1 1/2” Pages: 20 art cards Binding: Box Set Illustrations: 20 images Price: £13.99
ISBN 978-0-7643-6383-2
Age Range: 5 to 9 years BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Values & Virtues
Mark Byers is a writer and director in the international entertainment industry, with a special affinity for communicating with families through both animated and live-action films and television. He has always been fascinated by wisdom, but it was the birth of his daughter, Dylan Song, that made wisdom a compelling mission in his life and work. As an artist, Sakura Zhang has had a love for animation and comic art since her graduation from university. She is currently a game concept artist and illustrator. Her dream is to become an independent artist and to travel around the world with her young son, to help him seek wisdom and courage. Logan Li is an animation concept designer. He works on the early design stages of animated films and television, creating the characters and environments, and specializes in European and American design styles for international audiences.
