Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Fall 2024 Catalog

Dear reader,

I’m delighted to share EBYR’s Fall 2024 list with you!! A small yet wide-ranging collection, this season features the 10th anniversary of a YA favorite, the launch of a new science series, hilarious poetry from our 2024 Batchelder Honor-winner Bette Westera, and a much-anticipated follow-up to Anna Desnitskaya’s On the Edge of the World

Kingdoms of Life is the frontlist star of our new “Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers” series and a vibrantly illustrated look at the ways scientists classify organisms on Earth. And if you want a more light-hearted, whimsical take on the animal kingdom, check out Bette Westera’s Fast Cheetah, Slow Tortoise, a delightful collection of poems featuring animal opposites.

There’s a good chance you’re reading this catalog during a hot summer month. But once the days get shorter and colder, and you want a cozy, wintery book to curl up with—we’ve got you covered. Discover a charming set of Arctic animals in Nancy White Carlstrom and Claudia McGehee’s Counting Winter, then explore fresh horizons and make a few unexpected friends along with the characters in The Most Beautiful Winter and Hiro, Winter, and Marshmallows

A couple of this season’s books have me musing on the joy that can come when we give up a bit of control and revel in others’ perspectives. Goat and Bunny in It Is Okay are very different from each other—yet they delight in their friendship. And when the narrator of The Cat Way agrees to let their cat lead the way, they discover a whole world bursting with surprise and wonder.

Lastly, author-illustrator Anna Desnitskaya’s A Star Shines Through tells the spare, moving story of a family forced to flee their country and use art to craft a new home in a place that initially feels nothing but cold and foreign. Based on the author’s real-life experiences, this book beautifully and honestly captures what it looks like to find light in a difficult world.

I hope that you’ll take the chance to discover the joy, the wonder, the warmth, and the humor in this latest list of titles from our imprint. We are deeply grateful to publish books from extraordinary, unique creators around the world, and we are just as grateful to YOU—all of the readers who find these books, fall in love with them, and share them with your customers, students, patrons, and friends.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Merz

Kathleen Merz

EBYR Editorial Director

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SELLING POINTS

A Book with STEAM

Allen-Fletcher’s eye-popping digital art and design explode with excitement and color; countless details on each page will satisfy voracious, science-obsessed readers.

Rigorously Researched Text by a Science-Focused Author

Vetted by a National Geographic Certified Educator, Kingdoms of Life is a thrilling new addition to Allen-Fletcher’s STEAMladen body of work.

Useful, Curiosity-Sparking Back Matter

The back matter includes scientific names and identifiers for each species featured in the book, broken down by kingdom.

Kingdoms of Life

An

LWritten and

illustrated

by Carly Allen-Fletcher

awe-inspiring journey through the kingdoms of animals, plants, protists, fungi, archaea, and bacteria

ife is all around us—in millions of different forms! In this spectacular book, Carly Allen-Fletcher invites children on an amazing tour of scientific classification’s six kingdoms of life. Every page will spark new questions: what makes each kingdom unique? Where do scientists place camels, baobabs, seaweed, and bread molds? How about the tiny things wriggling under our microscopes? What weird and wonderful life-forms have been discovered in the geysers of Yellowstone and on the seafloors off the coast of Namibia?

Exploding with bright, vibrant colors and mind-boggling details, Kingdoms of Life presents the kaleidoscopic beauty of life on our planet. This fascinating book is the perfect introduction to how the science of classification helps us explore and understand the wonders of nature.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Carly Allen-Fletcher is a British illustrator and author whose whose books include Goodnight Forest (Muddy Boots), Beastly Biomes (Creston), and Animal Antipodes (Creston). Inspired by nature and science, she creates her art by combining hand-drawn elements, painted textures, and graphic shapes. Carly loves reading about the latest biological discoveries, and if she hadn’t become a professional illustrator, she would have become a scientist instead. Follow Carly on Instagram @carlydraws.illustration or visit her website at carlydraws.com.

SELLING POINTS

Real-Life Events

Inspired by Desnitskaya’s experience fleeing Russia with her family in 2022 at the outbreak of the Ukraine War, an event recounted with feeling in the author’s note.

Themes in the Headlines

Whether it’s in Russia, Israel, Palestine, or our own borders, immigration/refugee stories are all around us and beg for exploration by young readers.

Easy Conversation Starter

The story’s simple approach will help young readers connect to what families like this one experience on an emotional level.

Award-Winning Author-Illustrator

On the Edge of the World, Anna Desnitskaya’s previous English language book, earned starred reviews from PW and SLJ and was named a USBBY Outstanding International Book and a CCBC Choice picture book.

A Star Shines Through

A poignant story about a displaced family making a home in the aftermath of war

Written and illustrated by Anna Desnitskaya

We used to live in a big city. In our apartment window was a star-shaped lamp, shining through the cold. I could recognize home from far away. But then the war began, and we left for another country. Everything is different here—the food, the language, even Mom and me. Today Mom bought us a package of scissors, glue, and cardboard. Can we make this place feel a little more like home?

Narrated by a young refugee, A Star Shines Through illustrates the long process of healing with an evocative palette of blues and yellows. This resonant book shows how making art can create a sense of hope and belonging, even in a new and different place.

The apartment.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Anna Desnitskaya is the authorillustrator of On the Edge of the World (Eerdmans), and the illustrator of The Apartment: A Century of Russian History (Abrams) and many other books for young readers.“ In 2018, she was Russia’s nominee for the 2018 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world’s largest award for children’s literature. Amid the turmoil in Russia in 2022, Anna and her family made the decision to leave their longtime home of Moscow. After spending several months in Israel, they have currently settled in Montenegro. Follow Anna on Instagram @anyadesnitskaya.

MORE FROM THIS AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR

SPECS ISBN 978-0-8028-5631-9; E5631

$18 99 / CAN $23 99 Ages 5–9 Picture book 40 pages Hardcover, unjacketed Full-color illustrations throughout Trim size: 8 25” x 10 625” BISAC Code: JUV039250

A different view from the window.

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RIGHTS World English rights; unenhanced eBook rights; all other rights Debbie Bibo Agency

KEYWORDS immigration, refugees, war, hope, resilience, coping

SELLING POINTS

Amusing Characters and Details

After beret-clad Goat and long-eared Bunny make friends at the supermarket, they spend time eating canned grass, drinking coffee, and exploring.

A Must for Storytime

A fun read-aloud book that’s also ripe for activities and crafts.

SEL Themes of Similarities and Differences

A playful read for young readers learning to navigate similarities and differences, common ground, and respect.

Written and illustrated by Ye Guo

A simple yet sensitive tale about friendship and acceptance

Goat and Bunny are best friends. They love meeting up to eat canned grass together. But when they share coffee, a hike, or dinner at Bunny’s burrow, Goat and Bunny realize that they aren’t as similar as they thought. Can these friends learn to accept each other’s personalities and preferences—even if it means changing their plans?

With playful art and gentle humor, It Is Okay reminds young readers that kindness and respect are essential for friendship. Differences don’t have to stop friends from spending time together—instead, they can spark whole new kinds of fun.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Ye Guo is an author and illustrator based in the United Kingdom. Art from It Is Okay was exhibited at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy, and an early version of the book was highly commended by the Macmillan Prize for Illustration in the UK. It Is Okay is Ye’s debut picture book in the English language. Follow her on Instagram @rainy_gy.

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Goat sees a bunny choosing some canned grass.

“Do you like this kind?” Goat asks.

“Yes, it’s my favorite,” Bunny says. And just like that, they become friends.

ISBN 978-0-8028-5624-1; E5624

$17 99 / CAN $23 99

Ages 4–8

Picture book

40 pages

Hardcover, unjacketed

Full-color illustrations throughout Trim size: 7 625” x 10”

BISAC Code: JUV039060

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RIGHTS World English; unenhanced eBook; all other rights Koja Agency

KEYWORDS tolerance, acceptance, goats, rabbits, friendship, SEL

SELLING POINTS

An Adorable Friendship Story for Bedtime

This charming story follows an unlikely friendship forged overnight (with marshmallows) and closes with bedtime.

Winter/Hibernation

Read Aloud

A sweet read-aloud for topical units in classrooms and libraries.

Cozy, Captivating Artwork

Marine Schneider playfully captures the crackle of bonfires, the flutter of snowflakes, and other winter wonders.

Hiro, Winter, and Marshmallows

HWritten and illustrated by

Marine Schneider

Translated by Vineet

Lal

A dreamlike tale about a bear, a boy, and the conversation they share one snowy evening

iro is a bear too curious to sleep all winter long. So she packs her things, heads out of her cave, and follows some odd tracks in the snow... straight into a bonfire party! Everyone runs away—except for Émile. He is a boy too curious to give up his chance to talk to a bear. “What it’s like, being a bear?” Émile asks Hiro. As bear and boy sit, talk, and roast marshmallows, a friendship sparks between them.

With wonderfully quirky narration and richly colored art, this enchanting book begs to be read aloud on cozy nights by the fire. Young readers will be delighted by Hiro and Émile’s winter world of crackling bonfires, bear songs, and ooey-gooey toasted marshmallows.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Marine Schneider is a Belgian author and illustrator who lives in Brussels. Her works include the picture books Life and I, I Am Life, and The Path (all Little Gestalten) and the board books Little Bear, Baby Bear and Big Bear, Little Bear (both Abrams). A traveler at heart, she loves wandering through snowy landscapes—alone or with company. Visit Marine’s website at marine-schneider.com and follow her on Instagram @marineschneider.

TRANSLATOR Vineet Lal is a translator of books from French to English, including A Perfect Spot, A Head Full of Birds, The Brothers Zzli, and Home (all Eerdmans). He studied French at Princeton University and the University of Edinburgh. Vineet lives in Scotland. Follow him on Twitter @vineet_uk.

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JUV002030 RIGHTS World English rights; unenhanced eBook rights; all other rights Versant Sud/La Petite Agence Originally published in Belgium; translated from French KEYWORDS bears, winter, snow, friendship, hibernation, books in translation

SELLING POINTS

Award-Winning Author

From Bette Westera, author of Batchelder Honor-winning book Later, When I’m Big.

Animals and Opposites

Animals and antonyms pair up for a unique, amusing twist on the opposites concept book.

Giggle-Inducing Poetry and Art

Funny free verse and colorful watercolor art offer a memorable way to explore vocabulary and animal traits.

Well-Known Translator

David Colmer is an award-winning, prolific translator of Dutch literature with a specialty in poetry.

Fast Cheetah, Slow Tortoise

Poems of Animal Opposites

HWritten by Bette Westera

Illustrated by Mies van Hout

Translated by David Colmer

A whimsical portrait of animals—and antonyms—in action

ow do you contrast creatures as different as cheetahs and tortoises, or as similar as butterflies and moths? In this lively book of poetry, antonym pairs introduce thirty-two members of the animal kingdom. Each spread presents the voices of two unique creatures: are you more like an obedient sheep or a rebellious goat? A tidy pig or a messy warthog? A bossy gorilla or a meek monkey?

With bold, vibrant art and amusing free verse, this collection is a memorable way to explore vocabulary, opposites, and animal traits with young readers. Every flip of the page brings a new set of faces—and another chance to laugh.

AUTHOR Bette Westera is the author of the Mildred L. Batchelder Honor Book Later, When I’m Big (Eerdmans) and over fifty other books for children. She has also translated books by Dr. Seuss, Astrid Lindgren, and Julie Donaldson into the Dutch language. Bette lives in the Netherlands, where her books have received two Golden Pencil awards and six Silver Pencil honors. Visit her website at bettewestera.nl.

ILLUSTRATOR Mies van Hout is a Dutch illustrator and author whose work has been published in over twenty countries. Her books in English include Happy, From One to Ten, and What Cats

Think (all Pajama Press). Mies lives in the Drenthe province of the Netherlands. Visit her website at miesvanhout.nl or follow her on Instagram @miesvanhout.

TRANSLATOR David Colmer is an Australian writer and translator of Dutch and Flemish literature. He has translated over eighty books throughout his career, including Little Fox (Levine Querido), I’ll Root for You, and A Pond Full of Ink (both Eerdmans). His translations have won several prestigious awards, such as the PEN Translation Prize and the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize. David lives in Amsterdam.

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Inspired by Authentic Surroundings

The story was shaped by Nancy White Carlstrom’s eighteen years living in Alaska with her family; McGehee was raised in the Pacific Northwest and now lives in Iowa City, Iowa.

SELLING POINTS

A Counting Book with a Wintry, Poetic Twist

A perfect counting book for wintertime, with wordplay and rhythms elevating counting to a vivid, transcendent experience of nature.

Spellbinding Illustrations

McGehee’s scratchboard and watercolor art brings the author’s words to life with a varied winter palette and rustic, energetic images.

Twelve excited children slip and slide on melting ice happily meeting spring.

Enlightening Back Matter

Back matter includes more information about the featured forest animals as well as author’s and illustrator’s notes about the experiences that shaped their creations.

Counting Winter

OWritten by Nancy White Carlstrom

Illustrated by Claudia McGehee

An atmospheric tribute to the beauty of winter and its creatures

ne red fox walks across the white snow—quietly stalking winter. Two ravens croak and gurgle—raucously talking winter. Three snowshoe hares hop on big paws—silently tracking winter. Four red squirrels feast at their midden full of cones— hungrily cracking winter. Wherever you look, another creature is making its mark on the snow-covered season.

Inspired by the author’s years in Alaska, this lyrical book celebrates the rhythms of the tundra and its inhabitants. Poetic lines and stunning scratchboard art create the perfect read for chilly days—whether winter is just beginning or just starting to melt into spring.

AUTHOR Nancy White Carlstrom has written over sixty books for children, including Before You Were Born (Eerdmans), Mama, Will It Snow Tonight? (Boyds Mills Press), and the bestselling Jesse Bear series (Simon and Schuster). Counting Winter was shaped by the nineteen years Nancy and her family called Alaska home. She currently lives in the Seattle area and enjoys seeing Alaskan wildlife—and her grandchildren—on trips back to the state. Visit her website at nancywhitecarlstrom.com.

ILLUSTRATOR Claudia McGehee is the illustrator and sometimes author of many picture books, including Begin with a Bee, Creekfinding (both University of Minnesota Press), and My Wilderness (Little Bigfoot). In starred reviews from Kirkus and School Library Journal, Claudia’s scratchboard illustrations have been praised as “meticulous” and “striking.” Raised in the Pacific Northwest, Claudia now lives in Iowa City, Iowa. Visit her website at claudia-mcgehee.com or follow her on Instagram @claudia. mcgehee.

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SELLING POINTS

Adorable

Characters and Art

Crayon and watercolor art feature delightful animal details that will have readers wanting to snuggle each page.

Cozy Bedtime Story

Whether it’s hibernation, naptime, or bedtime, kids will relate to this little badger who just can’t sleep when there’s so much fun to be had.

Winter/Hibernation

Readaloud

Ideal for seasonal units of study or storytimes.

Inspiring Back Matter

Features information on hibernation as well as actionable ways readers can help animal friends over the winter.

The Most Beautiful Winter

WWritten and illustrated by Cristina Sitja Rubio

Translated by Vineet Lal

A cozy tale about a restless sleeper, his hibernating friends, and how he creates his best winter yet

hen snow begins to blanket the trees, naptime is here for the animals of the forest—everyone, it seems, except for Badger! He doesn’t feel like sleeping, and he’s got some big plans for the cold months ahead. But Mr. Bear has posted a “DO NOT DISTURB” sign. Marmot won’t answer the door. Even the nighthawk is sound asleep. Badger draws, knits, and reads for hours, but he doesn’t want to spend all this time alone. Can he find anyone to join his winter fun?

Featuring a delightful, crayon-illustrated cast of animals, The Most Beautiful Winter encourages children to make the most of the coldest time of year. An excellent pick for hibernation lessons, snuggly bedtimes, and winter parties, this amusing story will charm readers all season long.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Cristina Sitja Rubio is a multilingual illustrator and author who has created over fifteen picture books. Her work has been exhibited in South Korea, Mexico, Venezuela, and Germany, and her books have been published in over ten countries. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Cristina currently splits her time between Barcelona, Spain, and Berlin, Germany. The Most Beautiful Winter is her English-language debut. Visit Cristina’s website at memoriadistante.net.

TRANSLATOR Vineet Lal is a translator of books from French to English, including A Perfect Spot, A Head Full of Birds, The Brothers Zzli, and Home (all Eerdmans). He studied French at Princeton University and the University of Edinburgh. Vineet lives in Scotland. Follow him on Twitter @vineet_uk.

SPECS ISBN 978-0-8028-5627-2; E5627

$18 99 / CAN $23 99

Ages 4–8 Picture book 52 pages

Hardcover, unjacketed

Full-color illustrations throughout

Trim size: 8” x 11”

BISAC Code: JUV002160

RIGHTS

World English rights; enhanced and unenhanced eBook rights; all other rights Phileas Fogg Agency/Éditions Notari

Originally published in Switzerland; translated from French

KEYWORDS animals, seasons, hibernation, torpor, friendship, books in translation

SELLING POINTS

Award-Winning

Author-Illustrator

Sara Lundberg has created more than thirty books, including two August Prize winners for the best children’s book of the year (Sweden) and a New York Times Best Children’s Book.

A Social-Emotional Learning Book For Cat Lovers

Cat fans will adore this warm tale celebrating compromise, cooperation, and the cherished quirks of felines.

Gorgeous Artwork

Rich watercolor and gouache art create vibrant backdrops and convey a dynamic range of emotion.

The Cat Way

Written and

illustrated

Translated

by Sara Lundberg

by

B.J. Woodstein

An unconventional story about navigating differences and learning to be present

When a cat and her human go for walks, the human always decides where they go and what they do. “But what if it were the other way around?” the cat asks one day. So the next time, the human follows the cat. When the cat is in control, she wants to stop more often, and she wants to chase squirrels and climb up trees. Her human finds all these detours ridiculous. But when you walk at a cat’s pace, you can see the most amazing things.

Painted in richly saturated colors, The Cat Way explores the strange path to compromise and cooperation. Walking together might take some patience—but it can also lead to the most incredible surprises.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Sara Lundberg is a Stockholm-based illustrator and author who has created over thirty books, including two recipients of Sweden’s August Prize for the best children’s book of the year. In the United States, The Summer of Diving (Triangle Square) was named a New York Times Best Children’s Book, and The Bird in Me Flies (Groundwood) was named a Bank Street College Best Children’s Book. The Cat Way was inspired by Sara’s memories and photos of her cat Sassa, who often joined her family on walks. Follow Sara on Instagram @lundbergskan_sara.

TRANSLATOR B.J. Woodstein is a writer, editor, and Swedishto-English translator. Her translations for children include The Book that Did Not Want to Be Read (Simon & Schuster) as well as the previous Sara Lundberg books The Bird in Me Flies (Groundwood) and The Summer of Diving (Triangle Square). A native of Chicago, B.J. currently lives in Norwich, England, where she is a honorary professor in literature and translation at the University of East Anglia. Visit her website at bjwoodstein.com.

SPECS ISBN 978-0-8028-5633-3; E5633 $18 99 / CAN $25 99 Ages 5–9

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Crazy Tenth Anniversary Edition

PRAISE FOR CRAZY

• YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Nominee

• NYPL Best Books

• Bank Street Best Books

• Paterson Prize Honor Book

• Foreword IndieFab Awards—Gold

Special Tenth Anniversary Edition

The book is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a revamped cover and new content, including discussion questions, recommended resources for teens, and an interview with author Linda Vigen Phillips.

SPECS ISBN 978-0-8028-5634-0; E5634 $11 99 / CAN $15 99 Ages 13 & up

Written by Linda Vigen Phillips

A compelling novel-in-verse about mental illness, family relationships, and the power of art

In 1960s Oregon, fifteen-year-old Laura just wants a quiet, regular life: drawing in her sketchbook, hanging out with her best friend, maybe going on a date with Dennis from school. But Laura has a secret—her mother is mentally ill. When Mother has a breakdown, Laura’s confusion and anger start to build. What if art can’t keep her safe from becoming like her mother? What if Laura’s life will never be close to normal?

Stirring and eloquent, Crazy follows Laura as she navigates fears about her mother’s—and her own— mental health. This new tenth anniversary edition includes discussion questions, recommended resources for teens, and an interview with author Linda Vigen Phillips.

AUTHOR Linda Vigen Phillips is a retired teacher whose books include the novel-in-verse Behind These Hands (Light Messages) and Thoughts at Crossing(Charlotte Lit Press), an adult poetry chapbook. Crazy, her debut novel, was a Paterson Prize Honor Book and a Junior Library Guild Selection, and was named to award lists by YALSA, the NYPL, Bank Street College, and other organizations. Raised in Oregon, Linda currently lives in North Carolina. She is a co-founder of Charlotte Clubhouse, part of an international movement dedicated to ending social and economic isolation for those living with mental illness.

SELLING POINTS

Critical Mental Health Themes

Crazy’s themes of mental health/bipolar disorder are more urgent than ever.

Multiple Awards In Hardcover

The hardcover edition was a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Nominee, a NYPL Best Book, a Bank Street Best Book, and a Paterson Prize Honor Book.

336 pages Paperback Trim size: 5 5” x 8 25” BISAC Code: YAF058140

MORE EERDMANS NOVELS

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Authentic Story

The author was inspired by her own mother’s journey with mental illness and is a co-founder of Charlotte Clubhouse, part of an international movement dedicated to ending social and economic isolation for those living with mental illness.

KEYWORDS mental health, family relationships, coming of age, historical fiction

A LOOK BACK AT HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR Spring 2024 Releases

Garmann’s Summer

Written and illustrated by Stian Hole

Translated by Don Bartlett Paperback

$10.99 / CAN $14.99

ISBN 978-0-8028-5628-9

8.25” x 10.875” • 44 pages • Ages 5–8

Harriet’s Reflections

Written and illustrated by Marion Kadi Hardcover

$18.99 / CAN $26.99

ISBN 978-0-8028-5621-0

9.375” x 11” • 48 pages • Ages 4–8

Kirkus Reviews (starred)

BookPage (starred)

Booklist (starred)

Guts for Glory

The Story of Civil War Soldier

Rosetta Wakeman

Written and illustrated by JoAnna Lapati Hardcover, jacketed

$19.99 / CAN $26.99

ISBN 978-0-8028-5464-3

11” x 8.5” • 56 pages • Ages 7–12

Kirkus Reviews (starred)

Shelf Awareness (starred)

What Makes Us Human

Written by Victor D.O. Santos

Illustrated by Anna Forlati Hardcover

$18.99 / CAN $25.99

ISBN 978-0-8028-5625-8

8.5” x 11” • 48 pages • Ages 5–9

School Library Journal (starred)

Bless Our Pets

Poems of Gratitude for Our Animal Friends

Poems selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins

Illustrated by Lita Judge Hardcover, jacketed

$18.99 / CAN $25.99

ISBN 978-0-8028-5546-6

8.5” x 10.5” • 40 pages • Ages 4–8

Here and There

Written and illustrated by Thea Lu Hardcover

$19.99 / CAN $23.99

ISBN 978-0-8028-5623-4

9.875” x 10.5” • 36 pages • Ages 5–9

Foreword Reviews (starred)

Home

Written and illustrated by Isabelle Simler

Translated by Vineet Lal Hardcover

$18.99 / CAN $23.99

ISBN 978-0-8028-5620-3

7.375” x 12” • 68 pages • Ages 5–9

Booklist (starred)

Shelf Awareness (starred)

Thank You, God

Written by J. Bradley Wigger

Illustrated by Jago Board book

$10.99 / CAN $14.99

ISBN 978-0-8028-5626-5

6.75” x 6.75” • 16 pages • Ages 1–4

shining stars

“A highly original tale of trying on— and ultimately integrating—multiple identities�”

– Kirkus Reviews (starred)

“By twists and turns funny and philosophical… Truly shines ” – Booklist (starred)

“Marion Kadi’s boldly colorful, swirling art is the star of this fun romp ”

– BookPage (starred)

“A must-purchase for libraries�” – School Library Journal (starred)

“Inspirational reading even for audiences resolute in their math avoidance�”

– Kirkus Reviews (starred)

“A fascinating, well-told, close-up glimpse into women’s, military, and Civil War history�” – Kirkus Reviews (starred)

“A stunning debut JoAnna Lapati’s intricately illustrated picture book biography of Rosetta Wakeman ” – Shelf Awareness (starred)

“Encourages readers to see the wonder and fun of the natural world�” – Shelf Awareness (starred)

“Stunning An exceptional exploration ” – Booklist (starred)

“A moving allegory�” – Booklist (starred)

“Touching…Ends with hope—despite all odds�” – Foreword Reviews (starred)

Highly Acclaimed Books from Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

How the Sea Came to Be

* Chicago Public Library Best of the Best

* NYPL Best Books for Kids

* Kirkus Reviews (starred)

* School Library Journal (starred)

* Shelf Awareness (starred)

* Great Lakes Award Nominee

* dPICTUS 100 Outstanding Picture Books

* CBC Teacher Favorites List

Yellow Dog Blues

* New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books

* ALSC Notable Children’s Books

* Bank Street Best Books (starred)

* Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Books

* Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” Annual Exhibition

* Georgia Children’s Picturebook Awards Nominee

* Kirkus Reviews (starred)

* Booklist (starred)

The Miracle Seed

* PJ Library Selection

* Junior Library Guild Selection

* Evanston Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids

* Kirkus Reviews (starred)

* WORLD Magazine Children’s Books of the Year—Nonfiction Co-Winner

* Green Earth Book Award Long List

Building a Dream

* NSTA/CBC Best STEM Books Award List

* CBC Children’s Favorites List

* CBC Teacher Favorites List

* Missouri Dogwood Readers Award Nominee

* Colorado Book Awards Finalist

* dPictus 100 Outstanding Picture Books

Madani’s Best Game

* Junior Library Guild Selection

* The Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” Annual Exhibition

* Horn Book Fanfare

* Achuka 5 Books of the Year

* Horn Book (starred)

Different

* Batchelder Award Honor

* ALSC Notable Children’s Books

* Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Books of the Year

* USBBY Outstanding International Books

* The Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” Annual Exhibition

* Kirkus Reviews (starred)

* School Library Journal (starred)

Wind

* USBBY Outstanding International Books

* Kirkus Reviews (starred)

The Brothers Zzli

* Evanston Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids

* Booklist (starred)

* Foreword Reviews (starred)

* CBC Teacher Favorites List

I Can Help

* Amazon Editor’s Picks: Best Books

* Bank Street Best Books

* Neuman University Library & Neuman Institute Frances and Wesley Bock Book Award for Children’s Literature

* Grand Canyon Reader Award Nominee

* Kirkus Reviews (starred)

* Booklist (starred)

* BookPage (starred)

* South Dakota Prairie Bud Nominee

The Young Teacher and the Great Serpent

* New York Times Best Illustrated Books

* The Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” Exhibition

* USBBY Outstanding International Books

* Kirkus Reviews (starred)

Celebrating our award-winning books—and the amazing authors, illustrators, and translators behind them!

Bear Is Never Alone

* New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books

* Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” Annual Exhibition

* NYPL Best Books for Kids

Building an Orchestra of Hope

* CBC Teacher & Librarian Favorites List

* CBC Children’s Favorites List

* Junior Library Guild Selection

* Writer’s League of Texas Children’s Picture Book Award Winner

* Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Awards Nominee

* Green Earth Book Award Recommended Reading List

* Bookstagang Best Picture Book Biographies

Guts for Glory

* Junior Library Guild Selection

* Kirkus Reviews (starred)

* Shelf Awareness (starred)

On the Edge of the World

* USBBY Outstanding International Books

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