Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Spring 2024 Catalog

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Awards and Recognition

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Celebrate National Poetry Month

The Young Teacher and the Great Serpent

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Written by Irene Vasco Illustrated by Juan Palomino Translated by Lawrence Schimel

Recent Starred Reviews

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Hardcover • $18.99 / CAN $23.99 ISBN 978-0-8028-5617-3 10.25” x 10.25” • 40 pages • Ages 5–9

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A Bookmobile Spreads Hope in Honduras Written by Nelson Rodríguez and L.A. Montes Illustrated by Rosana Faría and Carla Tabora Translated by Lawrence Schimel Hardcover • $17.99 / CAN $23.99 ISBN 978-0-8028-5616-6 10.25” x 10.25” • 36 pages • Ages 5–9

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The Biggest Mistake Written and illustrated by Camilla Pintonato Hardcover • $17.99 / CAN $23.99 ISBN 978-0-8028-5611-1 8” x 9.875” • 48 pages • Ages 3–7

Later, When I’m Big Written by Bette Westera Illustrated by Mattias De Leeuw Translated by Laura Watkinson Hardcover • $17.99 / CAN $23.99 ISBN 978-0-8028-5610-4 8.25” x 11” • 40 pages • Ages 4–8

Building a Dream

How the Boys of Koh Panyee Became Champions Written by Darshana Khiani Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk Hardcover • $18.99 / CAN $25.99 ISBN 978-0-8028-5547-3 9” x 11” • 40 pages • Ages 5–9

The Brothers Zzli

On the Edge of the World

Written by Alex Cousseau Illustrated by Anne-Lise Boutin Translated by Vineet Lal

Written and illustrated by Anna Desnitskaya Translated by Lena Traer

Paperback • $17.99 / CAN $23.99 ISBN 978-0-8028-5609-8 8.25” x 11” • 40 pages • Ages 6–10

Hardcover • $18.99 / CAN $25.99 ISBN 978-0-8028-5612-8 6.7” x 9.5” • 48 pages • Ages 7–11

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I Lay My Stitches Down Written by Cynthia Grady Illustrated by Michele Wood

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by Isabelle Simler from Home (pp 10–11).

Hardcover • $10.99 / CAN $14.99 ISBN 978-0-8028-5614-2 8.25” x 11” • 36 pages • Ages 10 & up

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The Life of Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan Written by Priya Narayanan Translated by Satwik Gade Hardcover • $17.99 / CAN $23.99 ISBN 978-0-8028-5608-1 9.5” x 10.5” • 40 pages • Ages 5–9

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h Junior Library Guild Selection h Horn Book (starred) h School Library Journal (starred)

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“The Original Art” Annual Exhibition h Booklist (starred) h Foreword Reviews (starred) h Prix Albertine Jeunesse Award Nominee

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“The Original Art” Annual Exhibition h Horn Book Fanfare h Achuka 5 Books of the Year h Horn Book (starred)

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(starred) h Junior Library Guild Selection h Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children & Teens Nominee

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Harriet’s Reflections Written and illustrated by Marion Kadi

SPECS • ISBN 978-0-8028-5621-0 • $18.99 / CAN $25.99 • Ages 4–8 • Picture book • 48 pages

• Hardcover • Full-color illustrations throughout • Trim size: 9.375” x 11” • BISAC Code: JUV051000

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North America and UK English; unenhanced and enhanced eBook rights; all other rights Éditions L’Agrume/The Picture Book Agency Translated from French by the author-illustrator

DESCRIPTION An imaginative tale about a rambunctious lion reflection and the fierce little girl he decides to mirror.

One day the reflection of a lion decides to reflect someone different.

He picks a little girl named Harriet, who eagerly accepts the new face staring back at her. Harriet loves how ferocious she is now at school: she’s not afraid to speak up in class, and she can romp around the playground like a wild beast. But soon Harriet starts to miss the reflection she had before, the one who looked like her. Can Harriet find a way to balance her old reflection and her new one?

KEYWORDS: imagination, growing up, humorous, read aloud

This whimsical story explores themes of confidence and identity with colorful illustrations and a sly sense of humor. Delightful and unconventional, Harriet’s Reflections is the perfect read-aloud for anyone who’s ever wondered about the face on the other side of the mirror—and what they might do next.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Marion Kadi is an author, illustrator, and visual artist whose clients include Gucci, the New York Times, and Poetry Magazine.

The original version of Harriet’s Reflections was awarded the BolognaRagazzi Opera Prima in 2021. Harriet’s Reflections is Marion’s first picture book and her English-language debut.

Originally from France, she now lives in Annapolis, Maryland. Visit Marion’s website at marionkadi.com and follow her on Instagram @marionkadi.

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Guts for Glory

The Story of Civil War Soldier Rosetta Wakeman Written and illustrated by JoAnna Lapati

SPECS • ISBN 978-0-8028-5464-3 • $19.99 / CAN $26.99 • Ages 7–12 • Picture book • 56 pages • Hardcover with jacket

• Full-color illustrations throughout • Trim size: 11” x 8.5” • BISAC Code: JNF007120

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DESCRIPTION A dramatically illustrated biography of Private Rosetta “Lyons” Wakeman, the only soldier whose letters capture the Civil War from a woman’s perspective.

KEYWORDS: Civil War, women’s history, biography, letters, American history, military, primary sources

In 1862, the war between North and South showed no signs of stopping. In rural New York, nineteen-year-old Rosetta Wakeman longed for a life beyond the family farm. One day she made a brave, bold choice: she cut her hair and disguised herself as a man. No one suspected that “Lyons” was a woman—not even when she signed up to fight for the Union. As Rosetta’s new regiment traveled to Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Louisiana, she sent letter after letter home to New York. Army life wasn’t easy, but Rosetta knew it was where she belonged—supporting her family and serving her country.

Through intricately detailed scratchboard art and excerpts from Rosetta’s letters, this fascinating biography introduces young readers to an unconventional woman who was determined to claim her own place in history. Memorable and inspiring, Guts for Glory is a stirring portrait of the Civil War and the courage of those who fought on its front lines.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR JoAnna Lapati is a writer and artist based in Warwick, Rhode Island. While researching this book, she retraced Rosetta’s footsteps by traveling to sites like the Chenango Canal, the US Capitol, and Mansfield Historic Site in Louisiana. JoAnna also spent six years as a Civil War reenactor with the 22nd Massachusetts Volunteers—dressed as a Union soldier, just like Rosetta. Guts for Glory is JoAnna’s debut picture book. Visit her website at joannalapati.com.

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What Makes Us Human Written by Victor D.O. Santos Illustrated by Anna Forlati

SPECS • ISBN 978-0-8028-5625-8 • $18.99 / CAN $25.99 • Ages 5–9 • Picture book • 48 pages • Hardcover

• Full-color illustrations throughout • Trim size: 8.5” x 11” • BISAC Code: JNF069000

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DESCRIPTION A poetic riddle about language, history, and culture, released in partnership with UNESCO in honor of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032).

Can you guess what I am? I have been around a very, very long time. You hardly knew me as a baby, but now you cannot get me out of your head. There are thousands of me, all over the globe, and some of those forms are disappearing. I can connect you to the past, present, and future. Who am I—and why am I so important to humanity?

Clever and thought-provoking, What Makes Us Human is an accessible introduction to how language connects people across the world. This unique book celebrates all the amazing ways communication shapes our lives, including through text messages on phones, Braille buttons in elevators, and endangered languages at risk of fading forever.

AUTHOR KEYWORDS: language, linguistics, diversity,

indigenous languages, multicultural, global cultures

Victor D.O. Santos is a children’s author who holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics. He has lived in six countries and studied ten languages. My Dad, My Rock, his English-language debut (Scribble), was a Kirkus Best Book of 2022. Originally from Brazil, Victor now lives in Des Moines, Iowa, where he and his Ukrainian wife are raising two multicultural, multilingual children. Follow Victor on Instagram @linguacious_llc.

ILLUSTRATOR Anna Forlati is an artist and illustrator whose books include Yoga Poses for Kids (Albert Whitman) and My Dad, My Rock (Scribble).

What Makes Us Human was featured in dPICTUS’s Unpublished Picture Book Showcase and was exhibited at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Anna has studied Greek and Latin and is currently learning Arabic. She lives in Turin, Italy. Visit Anna’s website at annaforlati.com.

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Home Written and illustrated by Isabelle Simler Translated by Vineet Lal

SPECS • ISBN 978-0-8028-5620-3 • $18.99 / CAN $25.99 • Ages 5–9 • Picture book • 68 pages • Hardcover, unjacketed

• Full-color illustrations throughout • Trim size: 7.375” x 12” • BISAC Code: JNF051150

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US and Canada English; unenhanced eBook rights; all other rights Hannele & Associates/Editions Courtes et Longues Translated from French

DESCRIPTION A spectacular tour through the dwellings of twenty-seven different animals.

Acclaimed creator Isabelle Simler presents a poetic journey through animal homes across the world. In Europe, alpine marmots stay safe in underground refuges. In Asia, Sumatran orangutans doze off in treetop bedrooms. In North America, elf owls nest in saguaro cacti. No matter where you look, some creature is making an extraordinary place to call home.

This spellbinding book is a showcase of the wonders of the natural world. Enchanting poetry, fascinating back matter, and intricately detailed art invite young readers to be amazed by the creativity and diversity of our animal neighbors.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR

KEYWORDS: animals, homes, habitats, STEM, biology, nature, poetry, biodiversity

Isabelle Simler has written and illustrated over twenty children’s books. The Blue Hour, Sweet Dreamers, My Wild Cat, Plume, and A Perfect Spot (all Eerdmans) were each featured in the Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” annual exhibition, and Plume was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book. Isabelle lives in France. Follow her on Instagram @isabellesimler or visit her website at isabellesimler.com.

TRANSLATOR Vineet Lal is a translator of books from French to English, including A Perfect Spot, The Brothers Zzli, and A Head Full of Birds (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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Water

Discovering the Precious Resource All Around Us Written and illustrated by Olga Fadeeva Translated by Lena Traer

SPECS • ISBN 978-0-8028-5622-7 • Full-color illustrations throughout • $18.99 / CAN $25.99 • Trim size: 8.25” x 11” • Ages 8–14 • BISAC Code: JNF037070 • Picture book • 56 pages • Hardcover, unjacketed

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Translated from Russian

DESCRIPTION A curiosity-sparking book about water in rainstorms, the Great Lakes, the drip from our taps, and other places in our world.

Water is everywhere, and we rely on it every single day. But do you ever wonder about water? How much water is on our planet?

What happens when there is too much water or too little water?

Why does it rain? What are lakes, rivers, seas, and oceans? Why are the seas and oceans blue and salty? What lives underwater?

What about water in human history—how did people get water in ancient times? How do we get water today? What do humans build to travel on the water, and how have we harnessed waterpower?

How do we protect this amazing resource for the future?

Gorgeous and informative, Water invites children to tour through science and history with two characters they may recognize from Wind: Discovering Air in Motion. Colorful acrylic art and energetic text help readers learn about the natural resource we have depended on since the beginning of life itself.

KEYWORDS: earth science, history, STEM, informational, oceans, weather, ships

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Olga Fadeeva is the author and illustrator of Wind: Discovering Air in Motion (Eerdmans) and many other books for children.

In a starred review, Kirkus called Wind “thoroughly engaging… masterful in both design and imagery.” Olga’s art has been honored in Italy, China, and her home country of Russia. Follow Olga on Instagram @olgafadeeva_illustrations.

TRANSLATOR Lena Traer is a Russian- and English-language translator with a focus on books for children and young adults. Her translations include Wind: Discovering Air in Motion and On the Edge of the World (both Eerdmans). Born and raised in Siberia, Russia, Lena now lives in San Francisco.

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Bless Our Pets

Poems of Gratitude for Our Animal Friends Edited by Lee Bennett Hopkins Illustrated by Lita Judge

SPECS • ISBN 978-0-8028-5546-6 • $18.99 / CAN $25.99 • Ages 4–8 • Picture book • 40 pages

• Hardcover, jacketed • Full-color illustrations throughout • Trim size: 8.5” x 10.5” • BISAC Code: JNF003170

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DESCRIPTION A celebration of creatures—and one of the last books edited by beloved children’s poet Lee Bennett Hopkins.

In this often-amusing collection, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Lois Lowry, and twelve other poets give thanks for our animal friends. The poems feature fourteen beloved creatures, including a cat snoozing in her bed and a goldfish dancing in her bowl. Illustrated in tender detail by Lita Judge, this book captures the charms—and antics—of pets and the people who love them.

From puppies to mice to turtles to ponies, Bless Our Pets is an endearing tribute to creatures big and small.

Poems by…

KEYWORDS: poetry, animals, pets, thankfulness, cats, dogs, fish, birds, gerbils, hamsters

• Ann Whitford Paul • Rebecca Kai Dotlich • Linda Trott Dickman • Eric Ode • Ralph Fletcher • Sarah Grace Tuttle • Kristine O’Connell George

• Darren Sardelli • B.J. Lee • Charles Ghigna • Lois Lowry • Prince Redcloud • Lee Bennett Hopkins • Joan Bransfield Graham

AUTHOR Puppy Those brown eyes, round as chestnuts, calm me, message me I love you without words.

You bark at trespassers: mouse or man, those who don’t belong at my door.

Lee Bennett Hopkins (1938–2019) was a prolific and acclaimed poet, writer, and children’s anthologist. Lee’s over one hundred books include I Remember (Lee & Low), Manger, and Night Wishes (both Eerdmans). Until his death in 2019, Lee lived in Cape Coral, Florida, where he wrote many poems about animals—including Duke, his old cocker spaniel. Visit his website at leebennetthopkins.com.

Then, suddenly, your soft snore fills the room, becomes our special place as your soft belly warms my bare feet, tells me stories of puppy love, sleepy paws, and peace.

— Rebecca Kai Dotlich

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Lop-Eared Rabbit Blessed are the soft of fur, the long of ear.

I wish you safe from harm, from fear.

I wish you snug, cozy, warm.

I wish you safe, curled in my arm.

Your ears, dropped down, surround, embrace your wide-eyed, gentle rabbit face.

Lita Judge is the acclaimed illustrator and often author of many children’s books, including Dogs (Abrams), Red Sled (Atheneum), and Homes in the Wild (Roaring Brook). Lita lives in New Hampshire, where she used her own pets as models for this book’s art. Visit her website at litajudge.me or follow her on Instagram @litajudge.

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For from your tiny, lop-eared start, your whiskered ways soon won my heart.

— Joan Bransfield Graham

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Here and There Written and illustrated by Thea Lu

SPECS • ISBN 978-0-8028-5623-4 • $19.99 / CAN $26.99 • Ages 5–9 • Picture book • 36 pages

• Full-color illustrations throughout • Trim size: 9.875” x 10.5” • BISAC Code: JUV068000

Thank You, God Written by J. Bradley Wigger Illustrated by Jago

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With warm, colorful art and lyrical text, this inspiring poem of praise invites children to see God’s goodness in the everyday. We can thank God for our big, beautiful world. We can praise God for the stories and songs we share. We can bless God for the love that holds us all together. From the first light of the sun to the peaceful quiet of night, we can find so many reasons to give thanks.

A thoughtful book that will resonate with travelers, homebodies, and anyone who’s ever longed for an old friend or a new journey.

Dan is the owner of a café, living in a small town on the coast.

Aki is a sailor on the sea, traveling from place to place. Dan loves his familiar views and enjoys welcoming visitors from far away.

Aki loves the wonders he sees abroad and enjoys meeting new people in distant lands. Though Dan likes his life, and Aki likes his life, they each feel so alone sometimes. But every once in a while, separate lives can collide and make the world feel large and small all at once.

KEYWORDS: gratitude, prayer, Christian faith, Thanksgiving, praise, devotional

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A joyful reminder to view the world with gratitude and wonder.

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Now available as a board book for the littlest readers, this simple yet meaningful prayer encourages children to live with gratitude.

Thank You, God is perfect for both ordinary and special moments, from mealtime to bedtime to Thanksgiving celebrations.

Praise for Thank You, God • Booklist Top Ten Religion & Spirituality Books for Youth • Spirituality Practice Ten Best Spiritual Children’s Books of the Year AUTHOR J. Bradley Wigger is a professor of religious education at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Kentucky. An ordained minister, he has served churches in Colorado, Wisconsin, and Mexico, and he has written and spoken widely about children and the religious imagination. His books include Together We Pray (Chalice) and Invisible Companions (Stanford University Press).

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Thea Lu is an illustrator, designer, and picture book maker. She earned an MA in design strategy from China’s Tsinghua University and an MA in children’s book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. Thea’s work has won the Sebastian Walker Award in the UK and has also been honored in Italy, Poland, and China.

Here and There is her debut picture book. Thea currently lives in Shanghai. Visit her website at thealu.net or follow her on Instagram @lu_thea.

ILLUSTRATOR Jago is an award-winning children’s illustrator. His over sixty books include the ALSC Notable Book An Ambush of Tigers (Millbrook) and The Jesus Storybook Bible (Zonderkidz), which has sold over six million copies. Jago lives in Cornwall, England, with his family. Visit his website at jagoillustration.com or follow him on Instagram @jagosilver.

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• Full-color illustrations throughout • Trim size: 6.75” x 6.75” • BISAC Code: JNF049120

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Following the parallel stories of Dan and Aki, Here and There introduces readers to two contrasting yet connected characters.

Thea Lu’s evocative text and art will spark lasting conversations about home, travel, and the similarities between very different people.

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• ISBN 978-0-8028-5626-5 • $10.99 / CAN $14.99 • Ages 1–4 • Picture book • 16 pages

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Originally written in Chinese and English

KEYWORDS: global connections, parallel stories, dual narratives, home, travel, compare and contrast

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Garmann’s Summer

Written and illustrated by Stian Hole Translated by Don Bartlett

SPECS • ISBN 978-0-8028-5628-9 • $10.99 / CAN $14.99 • Ages 5–9 • Picture book • 44 pages

• Paperback • Full-color illustrations throughout • Trim size: 8.25” x 10.875” • BISAC Code: JUV039090

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North America and UK English; unenhanced and enhanced eBook rights; all other rights Cappelen Damm Translated from Norwegian by Don Bartlett DESCRIPTION An intergenerational story about facing our fears—from going to school for the first time, to performing onstage with an orchestra, to learning to use a walker in the winter.

This unique, award-winning picture book introduces readers to a young boy who is afraid of starting school. Summer is nearly over.

The old aunts have come to visit, and autumn is in the air. Everything is ready for Garmann’s first day of school, but he is still afraid.

And—despite his best efforts—he hasn’t lost a single tooth yet!

Stian Hole has created a memorable and endearing character in Garmann, whose musings about fear and courage, life and death, beginnings and endings, help him understand that everyone is scared of something. Published in over twenty countries, Garmann’s Summer has received honors across the globe, including the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award, a Batchelder Honor, and the BolognaRagazzi Award.

KEYWORDS: Starting School, Change, Fear, Intergenerational Stories

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Stian Hole is an acclaimed Norwegian author and artist. His children’s books include Anna’s Heaven and Night Guard (both Eerdmans), and he has also created book covers for readers of all ages. One summer evening, Stian saw a familiar fear in his oldest son’s eyes: he was afraid of starting school. Soon Stian began writing the story that became Garmann’s Summer.

TRANSLATOR Don Bartlett has translated many books by Scandinavian authors, including crime novels by Jo Nesbø and picture books like Anna’s Heaven, Samira and the Skeletons, and John Jensen Feels Different (all Eerdmans). In 2016, he was awarded the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit in rank of Knight, Class I, for his work as a translator of Norwegian literature. Don lives in Norfolk, England.

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