Brodart Lite LittleOne Catalog: Spring | Issue 01| 2021

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INTRODUCTION

Books! Books!

And More Books!

The focus for this catalog is to share new fiction and nonfiction books from a broad range of topics including social empowerment (encompassing self-esteem and antibullying), as well as books for summer reading and popular books in Spanish.

These titles come from new and familiar voices, from publishers large and small, and are publishing May-June 2021. These are books that help young readers understand appropriate behavior, improve their social skills, learn about emotional experiences in a safe environment, and carry them into fantastical other worlds.

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Author Q & A:

Meg Medina Penguin Young Readers

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SUMMER READS Publisher Spotlight: Thorndike Press Bonnie Simcock

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6 AUTHOR Q & A

Tell Me

More An interview with Meg Medina author of She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor

Q. What is the inspiration for writing She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor?

A. Mostly, the subject of the book herself! Sonia Sotomayor is a towering figure for women in the Latinx community. She is our hero, our example of the highest achievements. To have the opportunity to bring her to life was a gift. I also felt inspired by joining the “persisterhood” of my contemporaries who are authoring this series. These are all accomplished women in their own right, so it felt like an honor to work alongside them.

Q. What is your favorite part of this book?

A. I liked learning about Justice Sotomayor’s childhood the best, maybe for selfish reasons. It was reminiscent of my own upbringing in Queens, so I could immediately relate to the sprawling family, to the B R O D A R T L I T E L I T T L E O N E C ATA L O G

impact of economic need, to the disconnected feelings from school at times. I think her resilience was just so evident there, beginning in the moment when she volunteered to give herself insulin shots.

Q. What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book?

A. Every book is different, but regardless of whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, some degree of research is required to make sure you’re getting details right. This is my first experience writing non-fiction, so in my nervousness, I read everything I could get my hands on about the Justice, beginning with her beautiful “Sonia Sotomayor is a towering figure for women in the Latinx community.

She is our hero, our example of the highest achievements.”

memoir, My Beloved World. I read it three times, filling it with so many sticky notes that it grew into a fat treasure chest of quotes and scenes to draw from.

Q. Is there a specific message you want to share with readers of She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor?

A. The important message of Sonia Sotomayor’s achievements is that she tapped into her inner light, regardless of adversity. She built strength even from the difficult circumstances that she faced.

She allowed her heritage and her experiences – good and bad – to inform how she moved through the world and how she would later come to understand justice. All kids have an inner light, and I hope this book gives them a moment to reflect on the things they love to, on their own gifts to follow. It’s passion and persistence that will get them far.

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“ There were no examples of writers in my immediate community, so it took a while to be able to imagine that for myself.”

I had never written a chapter book before, so I spent some time studying the form, too, which is vastly different than middle grade novels. I had to think about sentence length and vocabulary.

In a new way. I had to stick to the

facts and not take liberties with reinventing her the way I can do with fictionalized characters. I had to think about how to explain difficult concepts, like the Constitution, simply. I had to make decisions about how to talk about hard circumstances with children who are young readers. Honestly, I felt as though I learned just as much about writing as I did about Justice Sotomayor while composing this work.

Q. When did you know you wanted to write a book?

A. Since childhood, I’ve been a person who loved writing and reading. I loved hearing the stories my tías and abuelas shared with me about their lives in Cuba. It just took a while for me to be brave enough to try to make a career out of it. There were no examples of writers in my immediate community, so it took a while to be able to imagine that for myself. I was 40 years old before I started trying in earnest.

Q. Who are some of your favorite writers? Have any of them inspired your writing? If so, how?

A. I’m going to point to my persisters, here, with a special shout out to Renée Watson. We both write across age groups, and we also both use our work for the larger issue of helping kids find their voice and seek justice. She is a good friend, too, and someone whose work and life I look to for inspiration.

“I had to make decisions about how to talk about hard circumstances with children who are young readers.”

Q. What do you like to do when you aren’t writing?

A. These days I do quite a lot of walking – about two-and-a-half miles a day. It helps clear my head and gives me time to work out book issues while I’m taking care of my body. It’s one of the habits that I hope lingers after we all get our lives back on track after the pandemic.

AUTHOR Q & A

Q. What is your writing process like?

A. Well, I immersed myself in research and kept marking places in the official record that would resonate with children between the ages of 6 and 9. I was on the hunt for the parts of Justice Sotomayor’s life that would be relatable to them, the parts that would demystify her and make her feel accessible.

Meg Medina (megmedina.com) is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author who writes for children and teens. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Ezra Jack Keats Writer Award as well as the Pura Belpré Award and Honor.

She is the 2019 Newbery Medal winner for her novel Merci Suárez Changes Gears. When she is not writing, she works on community projects that support Latinx youth. She lives with her family in Richmond, Virginia.

You can follow Meg on Twitter @meg_medina and on Instagram @megmedinabooks.

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SELF-EMPOWERMENT FICTION

Nothing Ever Happens Here

$17.99

Hagger-Holt, Sarah

Izzy’s family is under the spotlight when her dad comes out as Danielle, a trans woman. Izzy is terrified her family will be torn apart. Will she lose her dad? Will her parents break up? And what will people at school say? Now all eyes are on Izzy.

Ages 10-14

05/04/2021 Yellow Jacket

Kelly, Erin Entrada

Hardcover

Ages 8-12

9780062970428

05/04/2021 Greenwillow Books

Swinarski, Claire

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$16.99 F

The Kate In Between In this timely, call-to-action contemporary middle grade novel, a twelve-year-old girl must face herself, and the truth, after her participation in a bullying incident goes viral. Kate McAllister is desperate for something to hit refresh and erase the pain of her mother leaving town without her.

9781499811810

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Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey An illustrated novel about summer, friendship, and overcoming fears, told with warm humor and undeniable appeal. Marisol, who has a big imagination and likes to name inanimate objects, has a tree in her backyard named Peppina... but she’s way too scared to climb it.

Hardcover

$16.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12

9780062912701

F 05/18/2021 Quill Tree Books

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How to Become a Planet Pluto can’t explain to her mom why she can’t do the things she used to love. It isn’t until Pluto’s dad threatens to make her move with him to the city that Pluto becomes desperate enough to do whatever it takes to be the old Pluto again.

9781643750361

Algonquin Young Readers

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12

9780823447572

F 06/01/2021 Margaret Ferguson Books

The Double Life of Danny Day Thayer, Mike

$16.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12

9781250770998

F 06/15/2021 Feiwel and Friends

World in Between Trebincevic, Kenan

A moving story of a Muslim boy’s exile from war-torn Bosnia to the United States. Kenan loves drawing and playing soccer. He wants to be a famous athlete and hates it when his classmates call him “Bugs Bunny.” Soon, Kenan’s family is trapped in their home, surrounded by enemies.

Ages 8-12

05/25/2021

Springstubb, Tricia

A boy who lives every day twice uses his ability to bring down bullies at his new school in Mike Thayer’s humor-filled middle grade novel. When Danny’s family moves across the country, he suddenly has to use his ability for more than just slacking off and playing video games.

Hardcover

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The Most Perfect Thing in the Universe While her mother, a noted ornithologist, works to save the endangered birds of the Arctic tundra, Loah anxiously counts the days till her return home. This book is about expeditions big and small, about creatures who defy gravity and those of us who are bound by it.

$16.95

SELF-EMPOWERMENT

Melleby, Nicole

$16.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12

9780358439875

F 07/27/2021 Clarion Books

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Pablo SELF-EMPOWERMENT

Rascal

With the little chick Pablo, we discover up and down, forward and back, shapes, the noises and smells of the outside, and take a first flight. It’s not scary at all! Especially not if you keep a little piece of home with you, in case you need it later.

$18.95

Hardcover

Ages 5-8

9781970147469

E 06/29/2021 Compendium Inc

Jenkins, Emily

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8

9780525644712

E 06/29/2021 Schwartz & Wade

Cranky Right Now Berry, Julie

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9781776573240

Gecko Press

Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School

A fun and funny ride through the ups and downs of being cranky, helping kids process difficult feelings, frustrating relationships, and things that just make them mad. Award-winning author Julie Berry talks about reasons kids can feel cranky and how to recognize those feelings and acknowledge them.

Ages 5-8

05/04/2021

Clark, M. H.

In just one hundred days, Harry will learn how to overcome firstday jitters, what a “family circle” is, why guinea pigs aren’t scary after all, what a silent “e” is about, how to count to 100 in tons of different ways, and much more.

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All That I Am Follow an inquisitive little girl on a camping trip as she explores nature and discovers the amazing worlds within her. The sun, stars, rivers, and trees serve as mirrors, reflecting back her limitless possibilities.

$16.99

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8

9781683646648

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Fred Gets Dressed The boy loves to be naked. He romps around his house naked and wild and free. Until he romps into his parents’ closet and is inspired to get dressed. When he’s discovered by his mother and father, the whole family gets in on the fun.

9780316200646

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6

9780823446193

E 07/06/2021 Neal Porter Books

I Don’t Want to Be Small Anderson, Laura Ellen

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6

9780593117316

F 07/13/2021 Philomel Books

My Voice Is a Trumpet Allen, Jimmie

From rising country star Jimmie Allen comes a lyrical celebration of the many types of voices that can effect change. From voices tall as a tree, to voices small as a bee, all it takes is confidence and a belief in the goodness of others to change the world.

Ages 3-6

05/04/2021

Myers, Maya

One little kid can’t stand being short, until he finds a new friend and learns that each of us has something to offer, regardless of size! Being shorter than your friends, your brother, and so many other people can be tough. What’s a short kid to do?

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Not Little

She may be small, but she’s not little. Just because you’re really small doesn’t mean you can’t have a big heart. When the diminutive Dot stands up to a bully on behalf of an even smaller friend, she proves how big she can truly be.

$18.99

SELF-EMPOWERMENT

Brown, Peter

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6

9780593352182

E 07/13/2021 Flamingo Books

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Best of the Stacks

Oddbird

Desierto, Derek It’s SO hot outside. All the fancy birds are gathered around the water, wishing they could cool off. Oddbird doesn’t fit in. He’s not fancy, or colorful. He’s just… different. The other birds don’t want him around. How can he join them?

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 2-5

9781250765314

E 05/25/2021 Feiwel and Friends

NON-FICTION

Continuum Man, Chella

Fine artist, activist, and Titans actor Chella Man uses his own experiences as a deaf, transgender, genderqueer, Jewish person of color to talk about cultivating self-acceptance and acting as one’s own representation. Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today’s leading activists and artists.

The Resilient Teen Raja, Sheela

In The Resilient Teen, psychologist, teen expert, and trauma specialist Sheela Raja offers ten skills grounded in key principles from psychology and neuroscience to help you manage difficult emotions, recover from difficult situations, and cultivate a sense of joy-even in the face of setbacks and modern-day stressors.

B R O D A R T L I T E L I T T L E O N E C ATA L O G

$8.99 Ages 12-19

Trade Paper 9780593223482

306.76 06/01/2021 Penguin Workshop

$17.95 Ages 12-19 155.5182 06/01/2021 Instant Help

Trade Paper 9781684035786

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The Birthday Almanac Where the stars and planets align in the sky when we are born helps shape our personality and strengths. What does your star sign mean? What are your birth crystals, flowers and lucky talismans? Find out about the folk rituals associated with the month of your birth and their significance.

9780711258792

Wide Eyed Editions

$14.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8

9781953652515

302.343 07/01/2021 Imagine & Wonder

My Body Is a Rainbow Chopra, Mallika

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8

9780762499045

130 07/20/2021 Running Press Kids

Bodies Are Cool Feder, Tyler

From the way a body jiggles to the scars a body bears, this picture book is a pure celebration of all the different human bodies that exist in the world. Highlighting the various skin tones, body shapes, and hair types is just the beginning in this truly inclusive book.

Ages 5-8

06/01/2021

Rhymesalot, Sir

Wellness expert Mallika Chopra speaks to a younger audience in this new picture book about feeling emotions in your body through color. When you start to feel big feelings, it’s helpful to use colors, words, and breath to explore your body and to make yourself calmer and more at peace.

Hardcover

133.5404

I Lost My Brave You know that feeling of complete joy when waking up to remember your friends are all coming to your party. That is what this young fellow was feeling when that dark cloud crept over him at the sudden realization that Bradley is also attending, and Bradley is a bully.

$23.99

SELF-EMPOWERMENT

Saunders, Claire

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6

9780593112625

E 06/01/2021 Dial Press

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I Feel Brave SELF-EMPOWERMENT

DK Publishing

Help young children recognize their fears and understand how brave feels on the inside. Follow the little brave Rainbow, who explores all the things that children can be courageous about. Questions such as, “What have you done that is brave?” turn the book into a fun, interactive experience.

It’s OK to Make Mistakes Amson-Bradshaw, Georgia

What happens when we make a mistake? As Little Brown Bear knows, making a mistake isn’t something to be ashamed of, it’s something to celebrate, because mistakes show that we are learning and growing. Unlock the power of self-belief with these universal words of wisdom, from popular Instagram artist AnneliesDraws.

I Can Stand Up to Bullies

Geisler, Dagmar

Children discuss the different things that make them upset and angry, specifically being the target of bullying from their peers. They clear up the confusion between arguing and bullying, determining that arguing means fighting caused by misunderstandings or conflicting opinions, while bullying is simply fighting to fight.

Try-Again Time Verdick, Elizabeth

“Try-again time is learn-and-grow time. Take it slow... Ready-setGO!” With gentle guidance on how to cope with the big feelings that come with making mistakes, young children are encouraged to think positively about their abilities and to keep trying.

B R O D A R T L I T E L I T T L E O N E C ATA L O G

$6.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6

9780744038019

152.4 06/15/2021 DK Publishing

$14.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6

9780711252004

320 06/01/2021 Wide Eyed Editions

$16.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6

9781510764361

152.4 07/13/2021 Sky Pony Press

$8.99

Hardcover

Ages 2-5

9781631986055

155.419 05/18/2021 Free Spirit Publishing

SUMMER READS FICTION

The Ones We’re Meant to Find He, Joan

Cee awoke on an abandoned island three years ago. She only has a rickety house, an old android, and a single memory: she has a sister, and Cee needs to find her. Meanwhile, STEM prodigy Kasey wants escape from the science and home she once trusted.

9781250258564

Roaring Brook Press

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 12-19

9781984815590

F 07/20/2021 G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers

Small Favors Craig, Erin A.

B R O D A R T L I T E L I T T L E O N E C ATA L O G

Ages 12-19

05/04/2021

McBride, Lish

From the New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows comes a mesmerizing and chilling novel that’s The Village meets Needful Things, about what lurks in the shadows of the people you think you know.

Hardcover

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Curses

Merit Cravan refused to fulfill her obligation to marry a prince, leading to a fairy godling’s curse. Tevin Dumont has always been a pawn in his family’s cons. Now, Tevin and Merit will use Tevin’s conartist skills to help Merit find the best match.

$18.99

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 12-19

9780593306741

F 07/27/2021 Delacorte Press

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The Edge of Strange Hollow Poppy Sunshine isn’t like everyone else in Strange Hollow. She’s not afraid of the Grimwood, home to magical creatures like shapeshifters, fairies, witches, and even a three-headed dog. When her only family disappears on a routine expedition, she and her friends must break every rule to save them.

9781250624666

Imprint

$16.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12

9780358325673

F 05/18/2021 HMH Books for Young Readers

Much Ado About Baseball LaRocca, Rajani

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12

9781499811018

F 06/15/2021 Yellow Jacket

Verity Fairy and Sleeping Beauty Wakeman, Caroline

This early chapter book provides a brand new perspective on the classic fairy tale Sleeping Beauty. In this retelling of Sleeping Beauty, youngsters can follow Verity and her fairy friends in the Fairy-tale Kingdom and see how they help good prevail over evil, making sure everyone lives happily ever after.

Ages 8-12

05/18/2021

Burke, Cliff

In this companion novel to Midsummer’s Mayhem, math and baseball combine with savory snacks to cause confusion and calamity in the town of Comity. Twelve-year-old Trish can solve tough math problems and throw a mean fastball. Now she’s trying to make friends all over again in a new town.

Hardcover

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An Occasionally Happy Family Gordon Korman meets The Great Outdoors in this funny and moving debut about a boy who goes on a disastrous family vacation (sweltering heat! bear chases!) that ends with a terrible surprise: his dad’s new girlfriend. Theo must find a way to face his grief and talk to his dad.

$18.99

SUMMER READS

Byrne, Gabrielle K.

$18.99

Hardcover

Ages 7-10

9780744039344

F 06/01/2021 DK Publishing

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Verity Fairy and Snow White SUMMER READS

Wakeman, Caroline

It’s a spellbinding behind-the-scenes look at the battle between Snow White and her evil stepmother, with an extra sprinkling of fairy dust. In this retelling, youngsters can follow Verity and her fairy friends and see how they help good prevail over evil, making sure everyone lives happily ever after.

9780744039320

DK Publishing

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8

9780062836618

E 05/04/2021 Katherine Tegen Books

““Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”

— Margaret Fuller

The Adventures of the Tooth Fairy Fowler, John P.

A little boy proudly displays his tooth to his Dad and questions the existence of the Tooth Fairy. His Dad shares a bedtime story of his fanciful experiences with the Tooth Fairy, herself, and her adventures when exchanging coins for teeth; dealing with pirates; kidnapping; spiders; and survival.

B R O D A R T L I T E L I T T L E O N E C ATA L O G

Ages 7-10

06/01/2021

Davies, Jacqueline

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Bubbles... Up! A day at the community pool is full of unwater magic—dunking and diving with friends, somersaulting, and walking on your hands.

When a thunderstorm comes and a little brother ventures too close to the pool’s edge, will our main character be quick and brave enough to save the day?

$18.99

$22.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8

9781098354633

F 05/10/2021 BookBaby

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House Mouse When a clever and resourceful mouse looks for a safe place to settle down, she learns that home is wherever you make it. A story about friendship, hospitality, and building from the award-winning and bestselling Michael Hall.

Ages 3-8

9780062866196

05/11/2021 Greenwillow Books

Sterer, Gideon

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8

9780735228283

E 05/25/2021 Dial Press

We All Play Flett, Julie

From Julie Flett, the beloved author and illustrator of Birdsong, comes a joyous new book about playtime for babies, toddlers, and kids up to age 7. Animals and kids love to play! This wonderful Own Voices book celebrates playtime and the connection between children and the natural world.

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It Began with Lemonade One scorching hot summer day, a spunky young girl decides to sell lemonade... only to find there are too many other young entrepreneurs on her street with the same idea. So she sets off with her lemonade stand and discovers a most unexpected, quirky, and thirsty clientele.

$17.99

$17.95

Hardcover

Ages 3-6

9781771646079

E 05/25/2021 Greystone Kids

Best of the Stacks

Where Wonder Grows Gonzalez, Xelena

Grandma knows that there is wondrous knowledge to be found everywhere you can think to look. She takes her girls to their special garden, and asks them to look over their collection of rocks, crystals, seashells, and meteorites to see what marvels they have to show.

$17.95

Hardcover

Ages 3-6

9781947627468

E 05/25/2021 Cinco Puntos Press

SUMMER READS

Hall, Michael

NON-FICTION

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SUMMER READS

Muhammad Ali Was a Chicken?

Gutman, Dan

Did you know that Muhammad Ali was so terrified of flying on planes he would bring a parachute? Siblings Paige and Turner do–and they’ve collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the legendary boxer and civil rights activist.

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Hardcover

Ages 7-10

9781324015604

B 05/04/2021 Norton Young Readers

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

— Dr. Seuss

FACTopia!

Hale, Kate

Choose your own path through this hilarious world of 400 facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica. Every fact in the book is connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information.

Did you know that a squid has a brain shaped like a doughnut?

Mad for Ads Fyvie, Erica

This amusing and engaging behind-the-scenes look at advertising and its influence will help kids decode the ads that surround them every day and make smart decisions. For children growing up in an advertising-saturated world, here’s an eye-opening explanation of what advertising is, how it works and why that matters.

B R O D A R T L I T E L I T T L E O N E C ATA L O G

$16.95

$14.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12

9781912920716

031.02 05/04/2021 Britannica Books

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12

9781525301315

659.1 05/04/2021 Kids Can Press

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The Deep Blue Swim through tropical seas and dive into the darkest depths of the ocean to discover Earth’s diverse and delicate ecosystems. From vibrant coral reefs to mysterious deep-sea trenches, this lyrical picture book takes you on an amazing journey.

$18.95

Hardcover

Ages 8-12

9780711250109

578.77 05/18/2021 Words & Pictures

“There are many little ways to enlarge your world. Love of books is the best of all.” — Jacqueline Kennedy

Unconventional Vehicles Hearst, Michael

Think you know vehicles? Think again! This nonfiction collection features 45 of the strangest, most unconventional vehicles that have ever existed. Vehicles include an underwater battery-powered scooter, a carriage pulled by ostriches, a hot air balloon shaped like the Cathedral of Saint Gall, and five different jet packs.

SUMMER READS

Guillain, Charlotte

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$19.99

Hardcover

Ages 8-12

9781452172866

629.046 05/18/2021 Chronicle Books

Best of the Stacks

City of Water Curtis, Andrea

The second book in the ThinkCities series explores water as a precious, finite resource, tracing its journey from source, through the city, and back again. Along the way we discover that some of the earliest cities with water systems date back to the Indus Valley in 2500 BC.

$19.95

Hardcover

Ages 8-12

9781773061443

363.3109 05/04/2021 Groundwood Books

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Out of the Blue SUMMER READS

Shreeve, Elizabeth

Clear and inviting nonfiction prose, vetted by scientists—together with lively illustrations and a time line—narrate how life on Earth emerged “out of the blue.” Learn how and why creatures began to emerge from the deep, and how they compare to the animals we know today.

Dinos vs. Machines Geron, Eric

Have you ever wondered if a velociraptor could outsprint a motorcycle? Get a front row seat to the challenge in Dinos vs.

Machines as 10 dinosaurs face off against 10 machines. On the stats page, learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each dinosaur and machine.

All About Mermaids Quinn, Izzy

Mermaid lovers of all ages will delight in this stunning picture book, which dives deep to share the “truths” about these enchanting underwater creatures. There is plenty to learn, from where they are found and how they sleep to what they eat and how they raise their young.

How to Apologize LaRochelle, David

This humorous guidebook is full of practical tips about when, why, and how to say you’re sorry. From a porcupine who accidentally popped his friend’s balloon to a snail who was running so fast he stepped on a sloth’s toes, hilarious examples and sweet illustrations abound.

B R O D A R T L I T E L I T T L E O N E C ATA L O G

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8

9781536214109

560 05/11/2021 Candlewick

$14.99

Hardcover

Ages 5-8

9780760370339

560 05/25/2021 Becker&Mayer! Kids

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6

9780593307151

398.21 05/04/2021 Crown Books for Young Readers

$16.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6

9781536209440

395 05/04/2021 Candlewick

PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT

Thorndike Press

1. Tell us a little about your role.

I have the best job in the world as I get to preview upcoming titles from all of the major publishing houses.

I work with an amazing editorial and production team, sales consultants, and marketing colleagues who all believe strongly in the format we’re putting into readers’ hands.

We’re a division of the larger Gale and Cengage corporation, that is dedicated to lifelong learning. Some folks (you know who you are – my fellow book-people), might argue its a tough job in terms of having to narrow down and decide which of all these wonderful books we will license for large print editions.

They’d be right! We have great relationships with subsidiary rights contacts at various imprints. It’s also been nice to hear support from authors who understand the value of large print.

2. What do you look for when selecting titles to publish in large print?

Bonnie Simcock —

Manager, Acquisitions Thorndike Press from Gale

As a parent and former Title I instructor, I am always looking for books I think will spark the interest of young readers and be relevant in some way to their experiences.

There’s no denying that certain genres remain highly entertaining such as fantasy and rom-com. But I also think realistic fiction with themes surrounding resilience, self-confidence, friendship, and community help bridge understanding and connections.

I pay a lot of attention to trends in sales, trade reviews, curriculum-friendly content and award winners.

Watch how large print can make a difference for a young reader.

3. Why should children’s

librarians offer large print?

Large print is not just for “old” people or those with vision impairment. These days we all have screen fatigue, so large print is a more comfortable format. There’s also science behind the impact it can have on readers who struggle with decoding or processing. A recent research project found readers who were exposed to large print enjoyed the experience more. The format gave a boost to their overall confidence and comprehension.

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4. What title(s) do you consider collection must-haves?

All of our titles! I really hate to play favorites. We have many contemporary classics and award winners; this year, I would say every library should have a copy of: • When You Trap a Tiger

by Tae Keller • Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley • Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi

5. What’s next for Thorndike Press?

We continue to add to our list of 650+ middle grade and young adult large print editions. We are adding more memoirs, titles by BIPOC authors with protagonists who are representative of how our world actually looks and feels. These titles dare to tread into emotional topics in an honest way – not many of these types of titles did when I was young.

Young readers experience depth of emotion and true wonder about the world; they also deserve titles that are elegant but approachable, complex, and thrilling.

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SPANISH Spanish is the second-most widely-spoken language in the U.S., spoken by over 21% of the population. This population features a mix of Europeans and North Americans. There are a few things to consider when adding Spanish titles or creating a new collection. Without a Spanish-speaking selector on staff, choosing popular titles from a range of subjects can be a daunting, delicate process. Luckily, our specialist has done the work for you! Enjoy this selection of handpicked children’s titles.

El gran libro de los niños malos (The World’s Worst Children 2) Walliams, David

The brilliant follow-up to David Walliams’ bestseller The World’s Worst Children! Ten more stories about a brand new gang of hilariously horrible kids from everyone’s favorite children’s author.

The beastly boys and gruesome girls in this book are even ruder, even more disgusting and WORSE than you could imagine!

Ages 8-12

9788417460020

05/18/2021 Montena

Gomez-Jurado, Juan

B R O D A R T L I T E L I T T L E O N E C ATA L O G

Hardcover

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Una herencia peligrosa (A Dangerous Legacy) The day Amanda Black turns thirteen, she receives a mysterious letter that will change her life. After living in squalor, she and her aunt Paula now move to a colossal and labyrinthine manor that has been in the Black family for generations. Soon Amanda’s body begins to manifest unsuspected abilities.

$19.95

$16.95

Hardcover

Ages 8-12

9788417921378

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Camerini, Valentina

A collection of the most beautiful stories starring dragons and elves, coming from the most varied traditions and reworked in the form of a story for the little ones.

9788417127107

Gribaudo

$15.95

Hardcover

Ages 8-12

9788420453170

F 07/20/2021 Alfaguara Infantil

Amor de pelo (Hair Love) Cherry, Matthew A.

$17.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-8

9780593354773

E 05/04/2021 Kokila

Tag Team (Spanish Edition) Raul the Third

After last night’s match, the stadium is a mess! There is so much work to be done and Mexican wrestling star El Toro feels overwhelmed. Enter La Oink Oink! With the collaborative spirit they have in the ring, El Toro and La Oink Oink tackle the cleaning up together.

Ages 8-12

06/15/2021

White, E. B.

It’s up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters, from Academy-Award winning director and former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison.

Hardcover

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Stuart Little (Spanish Edition) Discover the fun classic that inspired the famous movie. An endearing story with beautiful illustrations to enjoy as a family.

Being a mouse in a human family can be tricky, especially when you live in New York... But Stuart Little makes it look easy!

$16.95

S PA N I S H

Las mejores historias de dragones y duendes (The Best Stories of Dragons and Elves)

$9.99

Hardcover

Ages 3-6

9780358380399

E 05/04/2021 Versify

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Training Day (Spanish Edition) S PA N I S H

Raul the Third

Little Lobo introduced readers to his wrestling hero El Toro in Vamos! Let’s go to the Market! Now El Toro is off on his own adventures in this early reader series! Task #1: Getting out of bed.

Usually that’s not so hard, but being the champion luchador isn’t easy.

Ages 3-6

9780358380382

05/04/2021 Versify

Brown, Margaret Wise

B R O D A R T L I T E L I T T L E O N E C ATA L O G

Hardcover

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Mi mundo (My World) The Spanish board book edition of My World, the beloved companion to the timeless classic Goodnight Moon. With her unique genius for encapsulating the defining moments of childhood, Margaret Wise Brown describes a little bunny taking his first steps beyond the great green room into the big wide world.

$9.99

$8.99

Hardcover

Ages 2-5

9780063075184

E 05/04/2021 HarperCollins Espanol

IN MEMORY OF

Beverly Clearly APRIL 12, 1916 — MARCH 25, 2021

Beloved writer of children’s and young adult fiction. One of America’s most successful authors. 91 million copies of her books have been sold worldwide since her first book was published. Some of her best known characters are Ramona Quimby and Beezus Quimby, Henry Huggins and his dog Ribsy, and Ralph S. Mouse.

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