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State by State...............................................2-11 Sports..........................................................11-12
State by State AL ABAMA
ALASKA
Animals & Nature........................................13-15
Board Book
General Alphabet........................................16-17
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The Perfect Gift..........................................18-28 Loves You Series.....................................18-19 Like You Series ............................................ 20 Wordplay...................................................... 28 Holiday........................................................28-31
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ARKANSAS
ARIZONA
Jennifer Sattler Board Books........................... 32
Y is for Yellowhammer: An Alabama Alphabet Carol Crane Illus., Ted Burn
HC: 978-1-58536-118-2 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
L is for Last Frontier: An Alaska Alphabet Carol Crane Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe
HC: 978-1-58536-020-8
G is for Grand Canyon: An Arizona Alphabet Barbara Gowan Illus., Katherine Larson
HC: 978-1-58536-068-0
Little Arizona
N is for Natural State: An Arkansas Alphabet
Barbara Gowan Illus., Helle Urban
BB: 978-1-58536-208-0
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Michael Shoulders Illus., Rick Anderson
HC: 978-1-58536-067-3 $18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Read all about your home state or a state you’ll soon be visiting! From A is for Aloha (our Hawai’i Alphabet book) to Yankee Doodle Numbers (A Connecticut Number Book) our Discover America State-by-State Collection transports young readers and their families to any state in the country, right from the comfort of home!
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO Board Book
G is for Golden: A California Alphabet
Golden Numbers: A California Number Book
HC: 978-1-58536-045-1
HC: 978-1-58536-173-1
David Domeniconi Illus., Pam Carroll
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
State by State AMERICA
COLORADO
David Domeniconi Illus., Pam Carroll
Little California
Helen Foster James Illus., Helle Urban
BB: 978-1-58536-538-8 $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Board Book
C is for Centennial: A Colorado Alphabet Louise Doak Whitney Illus., Helle Urban
HC: 978-1-58536-058-1
Little Colorado
Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Helle Urban
BB: 978-1-58536-530-2
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
CONNECTICUT
D E L AWA R E
FLORIDA
F is for First State: A Delaware Alphabet
S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet
Board Book
A is for America: An American Alphabet Devin Scillian Illus., Pam Carroll
HC: 978-1-58536-015-4
$22.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
One Nation: America by the Numbers Devin Scillian Illus., Pam Carroll
PB: 978-1-58536-249-3
$7.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
Little America
Helen Foster James Illus., Jeannie Brett, Michael Glenn Monroe, and Helle Urban
BB: 978-1-58536-179-3
$8.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
Diary of an American Kid PB: 978-1-58536-171-7 $9.95 | 7 x 9 | All Ages
The American Reader Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., K. L. Darnell
HC: 978-1-58536-095-6
$12.95 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 6-10
Lulu & Rocky in Rocky Mountain National Park Barbara Joosse Illus., Renée Graef
HC: 978-1-53411-133-2 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
N is for Nutmeg: A Connecticut Alphabet Elissa D. Grodin Illus., Maureen K. Brookfield
HC: 978-1-58536-124-3 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Yankee Doodle Numbers: A Connecticut Number Book Elissa D. Grodin Illus., Maureen K. Brookfield
HC: 978-1-58536-175-5
Carol Crane Illus., Elizabeth Traynor
HC: 978-1-58536-154-0 $18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Carol Crane Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe
HC: 978-1-58536-012-3 $18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
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FLORIDA
GEORGIA
Board Book
Sunny Numbers: A Florida Counting Book Carol Crane Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan
HC: 978-1-58536-050-5
State by State
H AWA I ‘ I
LOUISIANA Board Book
Board Book
Little Florida
P is for Peach: A Georgia Alphabet
Carol Crane Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe
Carol Crane Illus., Mark Braught
BB: 978-1-58536-487-9
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
HC: 978-1-58536-046-8
MAINE
Little Georgia
Carol Crane Illus., Laura Knorr
BB: 978-1-58536-203-5
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
A is for Aloha: A Hawai‘i Alphabet
P is for Pelican: A Louisiana Alphabet
HC: 978-1-58536-146-5
HC: 978-1-58536-137-3
U‘ilani Goldsberry Illus., Tammy Yee
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Anita C. Prieto Illus., Laura Knorr
Little Louisiana
Anita C. Prieto Illus., Laura Knorr
BB: 978-1-58536-184-7
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
MARYL AND
Board Book
L is for Lobster: A Maine Alphabet Cynthia Furlong Reynolds Illus., Jeannie Brett
HC: 978-1-58536-024-6
Little Maine
Jeannie Brett Illus., Jeannie Brett
BB: 978-1-58536-497-8
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
B is for Blue Crab: A Maryland Alphabet
Shirley C. Menendez Illus., Laura Stutzman
HC: 978-1-58536-160-1 $18.99| 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
IDAHO
INDIANA
ILLINOIS
MARYL AND
MASSACHUSETTS Board Book
Board Book
P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet Stan and Joy Steiner Illus., Jocelyn Slack
HC: 978-1-58536-155-7
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
L is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet
Prairie Numbers: An Illinois Number Book
Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
HC: 978-1-58536-016-1
Little Illinois
Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Kathy O’Malley
Esther Hershenhorn Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe
HC: 978-1-58536-180-9
BB: 978-1-58536-537-1
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
MICHIGAN
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
H is for Hoosier: An Indiana Alphabet
Cynthia Furlong Reynolds Illus., Bruce Langton
HC: 978-1-58536-041-3 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Goliath: Hero of the Great Baltimore Fire Claudia Friddell Illus., Troy Howell
HC: 978-1-58536-455-8 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
The Town that Fooled the British: A War of 1812 Story Lisa Papp Illus., Robert Papp
HC: 978-1-58536-484-8 $18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
M is for Mayflower: A Massachusetts Alphabet Margot Theis Raven Illus., Jeannie Brett
HC: 978-1-58536-072-7
Little Massachusetts Kate Hale Illus., Jeannie Brett
BB: 978-1-58536-949-2
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet
Annie Appleford and Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe
HC: 978-1-886947-73-3
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
INDIANA
I OWA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY
MICHIGAN Board Book
Lulu & Rocky in Indianapolis
Barbara Joosse Illus., Renée Graef
HC: 978-1-53411-066-3 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
H is for Hawkeye: An Iowa Alphabet
Patricia A. Pierce Illus., Bruce Langton
HC: 978-1-58536-114-4
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Numbers in a Row: An Iowa Number Book
S is for Sunflower: A Kansas Alphabet
Patricia A. Pierce Illus., Dorothia Rohner
Devin and Corey Scillian Illus., Doug Bowles
HC: 978-1-58536-164-9
HC: 978-1-58536-061-1
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
B is for Bluegrass: A Kentucky Alphabet
Mary Ann McCabe Riehle Illus., Wes Burgiss
HC: 978-1-58536-056-7 $18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
The Michigan Counting Book
Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe
HC: 978-1-58536-003-1 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Our Michigan! We Love the Seasons Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
HC: 978-1-53411-135-6 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
S is for Sleeping Bear Dunes: A National Lakeshore Alphabet Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
HC: 978-1-58536-917-1
Little Michigan
Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe
Diary of a Michigan Kid PB: 978-1-58536-523-4 $9.95 | 7 x 9 | All Ages
BB: 978-1-58536-479-4
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
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MICHIGAN
M I N N E S O TA
MISSISSIPPI
MISSOURI
Board Book
The Legend of Leelanau Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
HC: 978-1-58536-150-2 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
The Legend of Mackinac Island
Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
HC: 978-1-886947-12-2
The Legend of Michigan Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
HC: 978-1-58536-278-3 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
The Legend of Sleeping Bear
The Legend of the Petoskey Stone
Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
HC: 978-1-886947-35-1 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
MICHIGAN
HC: 978-1-58536-217-2
The Legend of Minnesota
M is for Magnolia: A Mississippi Alphabet
HC: 978-1-58536-262-2
HC: 978-1-58536-129-8
Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., David Geister
Michael Shoulders Illus., Rick Anderson
$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
Little Mississippi Michael Shoulders Illus., Helle Urban
BB: 978-1-58536-974-4
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
S is for Show Me: A Missouri Alphabet
Show Me the Number: A Missouri Number Book
HC: 978-1-58536-026-0
HC: 978-1-58536-156-4
Judy Young Illus., Ross B. Young
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Gloria Whelan Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
Lulu & Rocky in Detroit Barbara Joosse Illus., Renée Graef
M I N N E S O TA
HC: 978-1-53411-018-2 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
HC: 978-1-58536-283-7
Summer’s Call: A Michigan Day
Amber Lynn Hellewell Illus., Gretchen Ellen Powers
HC: 978-1-53411-142-4 $17.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
V is for Viking: A Minnesota Alphabet
Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Karen Latham and Rebecca Latham
HC: 978-1-58536-125-0
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
MISSOURI
M O N TA N A
NEBRASKA
Board Book
Mackinac Bridge: The Story of the Five-Mile Poem
Judy Young Illus., Ross B. Young
North Star Numbers: A Minnesota Number Book Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Laurie Caple
HC: 978-1-58536-187-8
Board Book
Little Missouri
Judy Young Illus., Helle Urban
BB: 978-1-58536-206-6
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
The Missouri Reader Judy Young Illus., K. L. Darnell
HC: 978-1-58536-437-4
$12.95 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 6-10
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
B is for Big Sky Country: A Montana Alphabet
C is for Cornhusker: A Nebraska Alphabet
HC: 978-1-58536-098-7
HC: 978-1-58536-147-2
Sneed B. Collard III Illus., Joanna Yardley
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Rajean Luebs Shepherd Illus., Sandy Appleoff
Little Nebraska
Rajean Luebs Shepherd Illus., Helle Urban
BB: 978-1-58536-928-7
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
M I N N E S O TA
N E VA D A
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW JERSEY
Board Book
Little Minnesota
Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Helle Urban
BB: 978-1-58536-174-8
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
Board Book
Diary of a Minnesota Kid PB: 978-1-58536-539-5 $9.95 | 7 x 9 | All Ages
I Spy with My Little Eye: Minnesota Kathy-jo Wargin Photography, Ed Wargin
HC: 978-1-58536-359-9 $15.99 | 11 x 9 | All Ages
The Legend of the Lady’s Slipper Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
HC: 978-1-886947-74-0 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
The Legend of the Loon Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
HC: 978-1-886947-97-9 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
S is for Silver: A Nevada Alphabet Eleanor Coerr Illus., Darcie Park
HC: 978-1-58536-117-5
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
G is for Granite: A New Hampshire Alphabet Marie Harris Illus., Karen Busch Holman
HC: 978-1-58536-083-3 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Primary Numbers: A New Hampshire Number Book Marie Harris Illus., Karen Busch Holman
HC: 978-1-58536-192-2
G is for Garden State: A New Jersey Alphabet Eileen Cameron Illus., Doris Ettlinger
HC: 978-1-58536-152-6
Little New Jersey
Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., Jeannie Brett
BB: 978-1-58536-786-3
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
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NEW JERSEY
NEW MEXICO
State by State
N E W YO R K
OREGON
OKLAHOMA Board Book
The Legend of the Cape May Diamond Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., E. B. Lewis
HC: 978-1-58536-279-0 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
The Legend of the Jersey Devil
Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., Gerald Kelley
HC: 978-1-58536-837-2 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
The New Jersey Reader Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., K. L. Darnell
HC: 978-1-58536-438-1
$12.95 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 6-10
E is for Enchantment: A New Mexico Alphabet Helen Foster James Illus., Neecy Twinem
HC: 978-1-58536-153-3 $18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Ann E. Burg Illus., Maureen K. Brookfield
HC: 978-1-58536-062-8
Little Oklahoma
Illus., Helle Urban
BB: 978-1-58536-927-0
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
Pappy’s Handkerchief Devin Scillian Illus., Chris Ellison
HC: 978-1-58536-316-2 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
T is for Tar Heel: A North Carolina Alphabet
The New York Reader
BB: 978-1-58536-491-6
PB: 978-1-58536-349-0
Ann E. Burg Illus., K. L. Darnell
$5.95 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 6-10
HC: 978-1-58536-195-3
Carol Crane Illus., Gary Palmer
HC: 978-1-58536-082-6 $18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Little North Carolina Carol Crane Illus., Jeannie Brett
BB: 978-1-58536-545-6 $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
Board Book
K is for Keystone: A Pennsylvania Alphabet Kristen Kane Illus., Laura Knorr
HC: 978-1-58536-104-5
Little Pennsylvania Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., Jeannie Brett
BB: 978-1-58536-506-7
Diary of a Pennsylvania Kid PB: 978-1-58536-610-1 $9.95 | 7 x 9 | All Ages
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
OHIO
SOUTH CAROLINA
Mark R. Allio Illus., Mary Jane Begin
B is for Buckeye: An Ohio Alphabet Marcia Schonberg Illus., Bruce Langton
HC: 978-1-58536-004-8 $18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Cardinal Numbers: An Ohio Counting Book
Little Ohio
Marcia Schonberg Illus., Bruce Langton
Marcia Schonberg Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe
HC: 978-1-58536-084-0
BB: 978-1-58536-527-2
$16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
S O U T H D A KO TA
TENNESSEE
Board Book
Diary of an Ohio Kid PB: 978-1-58536-540-1 $9.95 | 7 x 9 | All Ages
P is for Palmetto: A South Carolina Alphabet Carol Crane Illus., Mary Whyte
HC: 978-1-58536-047-5 $18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
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R is for Rhode Island Red: A Rhode Island Alphabet
HC: 978-1-58536-149-6
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Board Book
HC: 978-1-58536-142-7
HC: 978-1-58536-071-0
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
N O R T H D A K O TA
Roxane B. Salonen Illus., Joanna Yardley
Marie and Roland Smith Illus., Michael Roydon
RHODE ISLAND
$16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
P is for Peace Garden: A North Dakota Alphabet
B is for Beaver: An Oregon Alphabet
$18.99| 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
P E N N S Y LVA N I A
Board Book
Little New York
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
HC: 978-1-58536-113-7
Devin Scillian Illus., Kandy Radzinski
NORTH CAROLINA
Board Book
Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Jeannie Brett
Ann E. Burg Illus., Maureen K. Brookfield
S is for Sooner: An Oklahoma Alphabet
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
N E W YO R K
Times Square: A New York State Number Book
E is for Empire: A New York State Alphabet
Little South Carolina Carol Crane Illus., Jeannie Brett
BB: 978-1-58536-486-2
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
Net Numbers: A South Carolina Number Book Carol Crane Illus., Gary Palmer
HC: 978-1-58536-202-8 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
M is for Mount Rushmore: A South Dakota Alphabet
William Anderson Illus., Cheryl Harness
HC: 978-1-58536-141-0
V is for Volunteer: A Tennessee Alphabet Michael Shoulders Illus., Bruce Langton
HC: 978-1-58536-033-8 $18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
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TENNESSEE
TEXAS
State by State WISCONSIN
W YO M I N G
Board Book
Board Book
Little Tennessee
Michael Shoulders Illus., Helle Urban
BB: 978-1-58536-201-1
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
Lulu & Rocky in Nashville
L is for Lone Star: A Texas Alphabet
Round Up: A Texas Number Book
Little Texas
Carol Crane Illus., Alan Stacy
Carol Crane Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe
HC: 978-1-53411-065-6
HC: 978-1-58536-019-2
HC: 978-1-58536-133-5
BB: 978-1-58536-488-6
U TA H
VERMONT
VIRGINIA
WA S H I NG TO N
O is for Old Dominion: A Virginia Alphabet
E is for Evergreen: A Washington Alphabet
Barbara Joosse Illus., Renée Graef $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
TEXAS
Diary of a Texas Kid PB: 978-1-58536-608-8 $9.95 | 7 x 9 | All Ages
A is for Arches: A Utah Alphabet Becky Hall Illus., Katherine Larson
HC: 978-1-58536-096-3 $18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
WASHINGTON, DC
Carol Crane Illus., Alan Stacy
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
M is for Maple Syrup: A Vermont Alphabet
Cynthia Furlong Reynolds Illus., Ginny Joyner
HC: 978-1-58536-030-7 $18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Pamela Duncan Edwards Illus., Troy Howell
HC: 978-1-58536-161-8 $18.99| 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
WEST VIRGINIA
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
Marie and Roland Smith Illus., Linda Holt Ayriss
HC: 978-1-58536-143-4
Board Book
Lulu & Rocky in Milwaukee
C is for Cowboy: A Wyoming Alphabet
Four Wheels West: A Wyoming Number Book
HC: 978-1-53411-017-5
HC: 978-1-58536-097-0
HC: 978-1-58536-210-3
Barbara Joosse Illus., Renée Graef $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Eugene Gagliano Illus., Susan Guy
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Eugene Gagliano Illus., Susan Guy
Little Wyoming
Eugene Gagliano Illus., Helle Urban
BB: 978-1-58536-544-9 $9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
SPORTS BOARD BOOKS
Little Baseball
Little Basketball
BB: 978-1-58536-547-0
BB: 978-1-58536-181-6
Little Soccer
H is for Hockey
Hockey Numbers
BB: 978-1-58536-197-7
BB: 978-1-58536-891-4
LBB: 978-1-58536-495-4
Brad Herzog Illus., Doug Bowles $9.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
Brad Herzog Illus., Doug Bowles
Little Dance
Illus., Renné Benoit
BB: 978-1-58536-884-6 $9.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$9.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
Little Football
Little Hockey
BB: 978-1-58536-546-3
BB: 978-1-58536-712-2
I Love Hockey BB: 978-1-58536-912-6
Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet
Brad Herzog Illus., Doug Bowles $9.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
Matt Napier Illus., Renné Benoit $9.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
WISCONSIN Board Book
Brad Herzog Illus., Doug Bowles
N is for our Nation’s Capital: A Washington, DC Alphabet Marie and Roland Smith Illus., Barbara Gibson
HC: 978-1-58536-148-9 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
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M is for Mountain State: A West Virginia Alphabet Mary Ann McCabe Riehle Illus., Laura J. Bryant
HC: 978-1-58536-151-9
B is for Badger: A Wisconsin Alphabet
Little Wisconsin
Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Renée Graef
Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe
HC: 978-1-58536-135-9
BB: 978-1-58536-209-7
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
The Legend of Old Abe Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Laurie Caple
$9.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
Kevin Shea Illus., Ken Dewar $7.99 | 5.25 x 7.5 | Ages 1-4
Matt Napier Illus., Melanie Rose $7.99 | 5.25 x 7.25 | Ages 1-4
$8.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
Matt Napier Illus., Melanie Rose
BB: 978-1-58536-303-2
$9.99 | 5.25 x 7.5 | Ages 1-4
HC: 978-1-58536-232-5 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
$9.95 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
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HARDCOVER SPOR TS
A is for Amazing Moments: A Sports Alphabet Brad Herzog Illus., Melanie Rose
HC: 978-1-58536-360-5
A is for Axel: An Ice Skating Alphabet Kurt Browning Illus., Melanie Rose
HC: 978-1-58536-280-6
$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
D is for Derby: A Kentucky Derby Alphabet
Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Jaime Corum
HC: 978-1-58536-813-6
Full Count: A Baseball Number Book Brad Herzog Illus., Bruce Langton
HC: 978-1-58536-429-9
$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
Hat Tricks Count: A Hockey Number Book Matt Napier Illus., Melanie Rose
HC: 978-1-58536-163-2
$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
Adopted by an Owl: The True Story of Jackson the Owl Enjoy the story of Jackson, a Great Horned Owl, and the family he claimed as his own.
HC: 978-1-58536-070-3 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
The Boy Who Grew a Forest: The True Story of Jadav Payeng Sophia Gholz Illus., Kayla Harren
The mightiest of results can begin with a small seed of an idea.
HC: 978-1-53411-024-3
Every Little Seed
Cynthia Schumerth Illus., Elisa Paganelli Written in rhyme, three generations of a gardening family enjoy the cycle of planting.
HC: 978-1-53411-269-8
$18.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII Shari Swanson Illus., Renée Graef
In April of 1945, war-weary people were looking for signs of hope. One morning, a duck searching for a nesting spot lands on a tall post sticking out of the Milwaukee River. Will the ducklings be safe?
Good Trick, Walking Stick!
Sheri Mabry Bestor Illus., Jonny Lambert Bug enthusiasts will enjoy this journey through the life cycle of a walking stick.
HC: 978-1-58536-943-0 $16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
HC: 978-1-53411-171-4 $18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
H is for Hockey: An NHL Alumni Alphabet
H is for Home Run: A Baseball Alphabet
H is for Hook: A Fishing Alphabet
HC: 978-1-58536-794-8
HC: 978-1-58536-219-6
HC: 978-1-58536-347-6
Kevin Shea Illus., Ken Dewar
$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
Brad Herzog Illus., Melanie Rose
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Judy Young Illus., Gary Palmer $17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
H is for Horse: An Equestrian Alphabet Mike Ulmer Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
HC: 978-1-58536-213-4
I Spy with My Little Eye: Hockey
Matt Napier Photography, David Milne
HC: 978-1-58536-365-0 $15.99 | 11 x 10 | All Ages
$19.99 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
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If You Wake a Skunk Carol Doeringer Illus., Florence Weiser
This laugh-out-loud tale about the signals skunks send before launching their stench will keep animal lovers of all ages engaged!
HC: 978-1-53411-172-1 J is for Jump Shot: A Basketball Alphabet Mike Ulmer Illus., Mark Braught
HC: 978-1-58536-229-5
$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
R is for Race: A Stock Car Alphabet
Brad Herzog Illus., Jane Gilltrap Bready
HC: 978-1-58536-272-1
$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
S is for the Stanley Cup: A Hockey Championship Alphabet Mike Ulmer Illus., Chris Lyons
HC: 978-1-58536-972-0
Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet
$18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees
Michelle Schaub Illus., Anne Lambelet Road trips can be a lot of fun, especially when there are intriguing places to visit.
HC: 978-1-53411-287-2
$18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
The Legend of the Beaver’s Tail Stephanie Shaw Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
Based on an Ojibwe tale, this legend helps us see what is important in life.
HC: 978-1-58536-898-3
Light the Sky, Firefly! Sheri Mabry Bestor, Illus., Jonny Lambert
Their little eggs have a long way to go before they grow into beloved nighttime visitors.
HC: 978-1-53411-115-8
$17.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
Matt Napier Illus., Melanie Rose
HC: 978-1-58536-065-9
$19.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
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Animals & Nature
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Animals & Nature
Board Book
Mae the Mayfly
Little Dandelion Seeds the World
Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Florence Weiser
Julia Richardson Illus., Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell
Follow Mae as she learns to explore and enjoy every moment of her life.
Travel around the world, following the many ways dandelion seeds are dispersed.
HC: 978-1-53411-051-9 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
HC: 978-1-5341-1053-3
Nature’s Friend: The Gwen Frostic Story
Lindsey McDivitt Illus., Eileen Ryan Ewen
Out of School and Into Nature
Suzanne Slade Illus., Jessica Lanan
Overcoming physical challenges, Gwen became a business woman and renowned artist.
Looking for strong woman role models? Read all about naturalist Anna Comstock!
HC: 978-1-58536-405-3
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 6-10
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
HC: 978-1-58536-986-7
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
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Say Hello! Baby Animals
Say Hello! Baby Animals
Sweet, loving photos introduce toddlers to the world of penguins and sloths.
Who doesn’t love baby animals? It’s never too early to introduce your little one to the babies of the animal kingdom.
Hello Baby Penguin! BB: 978-1-53411-283-4 $9.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages 0-3
Hello Baby Brown Bear! BB: 978-1-53411-284-1 $9.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages 0-3
Hello Baby Sloth! BB: 978-1-53411-285-8 $9.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages 0-3
Hello Baby Giraffe! BB: 978-1-53411-331-2
Also in BB
Sleepy Snoozy Cozy Coozy Judy Young Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe
The Skydiving Beavers: A True Tale Susan Wood Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
Tongue-twisting poems will bring smiles to faces in this book about how and where animals sleep, ending with a bedtime poem for humans.
When the beaver and human populations clash, an ingenious plan is put into action in this true animal rescue story.
BB: 978-1-53411-034-2
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
Soar High, Dragonfly! Sheri M. Bestor Illus., Jonny Lambert
Enjoy an exploration into the beautiful and amazing world of the dragonfly!
HC: 978-1-58536-410-7
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
HC: 978-1-58536-994-2
$9.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages 0-4
$9.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages 0-3
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Pierre the Penguin: A True Story Jean Marzollo Illus., Laura Regan
Meet Pierre and the story of his human caretakers and veterinary ingenuity.
HC: 978-1-58536-485-5 $18.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 3-7
A Penguin Named Patience: A Hurricane Katrina Rescue Story Suzanne Lewis Illus., Lisa Anchin
Hurricane Katrina devastated much of New Orleans. This heartwarming story shares how the Aquarium’s South African penguins survived, traveled to Monterey Bay, and ultimately returned to their home in Louisiana.
HC: 978-1-58536-840-2
$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 6-10
The River That Wolves Moved: A True Tale from Yellowstone Mary Kay Carson Illus., David Hohn
The relationship between human and wolf has always been complicated. By the mid-1900s, wolves had almost been eliminated from Yellowstone. Learn how the absence of one species can impact an ecosystem.
Saguaro’s Gifts
Kurt Cyrus Illus., Andy Atkins Written in rhyme, children can join Saguaro’s local wildlife as they pay tribute to the 100-year-old cactus that provides food, shelter, and shade.
HC: 978-1-53411-130-1 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
Saving Samantha: A True Story
Licensed wildlife rehabilitators Gijsbert and Robbyn van Frankenhuyzen share the story of Samantha, an orphaned fox.
HC: 978-1-58536-220-2 $17.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
Track that Scat
Who Will Plant a Tree?
Explore the great outdoors and learn about our woodland neighbors but don’t step in that scat!
From the apple seeds stuck to the fur of a bear to the pine seed carried by an army of ants, Mother Nature is given a hand in dispersing seeds.
Lisa Morlock Illus., Carrie Anne Bradshaw
HC: 978-1-58536-536-4 $18.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
Jerry Pallotta Illus., Tom Leonard
HC: 978-1-58536-502-9
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 3-7
When You Go Into Nature
Sheri Mabry Bestor Illus., Sydney Hanson Did you know the garden snail is one of the slowest creatures on earth? When you go into nature there is a lot to learn, even about yourself!
HC: 978-1-53411-289-6 $18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
Winged Wonders Solving the Monarch Migration Mystery
You Are Mine, Porcupine
Meeg Pincus Illus., Yas Imamura
Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Stephanie Fizer Coleman
For decades, as the monarch butterflies flew through every year people from Canada to the United States to Mexico wondered, “Where do they go?”
Who but mom could love a spiny little porcupine? Readers of all ages will enjoy learning about the not-often-seen, but mighty fine porcupine.
HC: 978-1-53411-040-3 $17.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
HC: 978-1-53411-003-8
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
HC: 978-1-53411-120-2 $17.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
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General Alphabet
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General Alphabet
What’s your favorite letter? Children (ages 5 – 9) and their families can explore their favorite areas of interest from dinosaurs to dump trucks and from sea glass to s’mores in an alphabet format. For every letter of the alphabet, beautiful art, poetry, and in-depth prose showcase fascinating and fun facts and behind-the-scenes details of diverse topics!
A is for Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet Richard Michelson Illus., Ron Mazellan
HC: 978-1-58536-322-3
$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet Virginia Loh-Hagan Illus., Tracy Nishimura Bishop
HC: 978-1-53411-137-0
$17.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
A is for Astronaut: Blasting Through the Alphabet
H is for Honey Bee: A Beekeeping Alphabet
Clayton Anderson Illus., Scott Brundage
Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen Illus., Eileen Ryan Ewen
HC: 978-1-58536-396-4
HC: 978-1-53411-070-0
$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$17.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
H is for Honor: A Military Family Alphabet
Devin Scillian Illus., Victor Juhasz
HC: 978-1-58536-292-9
K is for Kindergarten Erin Dealey Illus., Joseph Cowman
HC: 978-1-58536-995-9 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
M is for Melody: A Music Alphabet
M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet
HC: 978-1-58536-215-8
HC: 978-1-58536-304-9
Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., Katherine Larson $16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Robert Papp $19.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
To view our full catalog, including all of the Alphabet titles, visit sleepingbearpress.com/downloads
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B is for Beacon: A Great Lakes Lighthouse Alphabet
B is for Buckaroo: A Cowboy Alphabet
Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Renée Graef
Louise Doak Whitney and Gleaves Whitney Illus., Susan Guy
HC: 978-1-58536-916-4
HC: 978-1-58536-139-7
$18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
D is for Dinosaur: A Prehistoric Alphabet Todd Chapman and Lita Judge Illus., Lita Judge
HC: 978-1-58536-242-4 $19.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
D is for Drinking Gourd: An African American Alphabet
D Is for Drum A Native American Alphabet
Nancy I. Sanders Illus., E. B. Lewis
Michael Shoulders and Debbie Shoulders Illus., Irving Toddy
HC: 978-1-58536-293-6
HC: 978-1-58536-274-5
$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
$18.99 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
F is for Fenway: America’s Oldest Major League Ballpark
F is for Friendship: A Quilt Alphabet
P is for Pirate: A Pirate Alphabet
Eve Bunting Illus., John Manders
HC: 978-1-58536-815-0
$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
P is for Princess: A Royal Alphabet
Steven L. Layne and Deborah Dover Layne Illus., Robert and Lisa Papp
HC: 978-1-58536-306-3
S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet
S is for S’mores: A Camping Alphabet
T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet
HC: 978-1-58536-862-4
HC: 978-1-58536-302-5
HC: 978-1-53411-277-3
W is for Waves: An Ocean Alphabet
W is for Woof: A Dog Alphabet
W is for Wrigley: The Friendly Confines Alphabet
Richard Michelson Illus., Doris Ettlinger $17.99 | 11 x 9 | All Ages
Helen Foster James Illus., Lita Judge
$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
Judy Young Illus., Sharisse Steber $18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
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D is for Dump Truck: A Construction Alphabet Michael Shoulders Illus., Kent Culotta
HC: 978-1-58536-975-1 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
E is for Everyone! Every Vote and Every Voice: A Democracy Alphabet Elissa D. Grodin Illus., Victor Juhasz
HC: 978-1-53411-136-3 $15.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-8
F is for Feathers: A Bird Alphabet
Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Andy Atkins
HC: 978-1-53411-140-0
$17.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-10
Jerry Pallotta Illus., John S. Dykes
Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
HC: 978-1-58536-788-7
HC: 978-1-58536-532-6
$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
T is for Tutu: A Ballet Alphabet
Sonia Rodriguez and Kurt Browning Illus., Wilson Ong
HC: 978-1-58536-312-4
$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
V is for von Trapp: A Musical Family Alphabet
William Anderson Illus., Linda Dockey Graves
HC: 978-1-58536-531-9
Marie and Roland Smith Illus., John Megahan
HC: 978-1-58536-254-7
$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
Ruth Strother Illus., Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
HC: 978-1-58536-343-8
$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
Brad Herzog Illus., John Hanley
HC: 978-1-58536-816-7
$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
$16.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
BB: 978-1-53411-035-9 $7.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages 0-4
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The Perfect Gift
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Bestsellers from Helen Foster James and Petra Brown, including our popular
Loves You series
Celebrate the joy a new baby brings in books that capture the special and unique bonds between baby and members of the family. And to make these beautifully illustrated books even more special, the Keepsake Editions (look for below symbol on book cover) feature pages to write a letter and place a photo for a lifetime of memories!
The Perfect Gift Also in BB Also in BB
Grandma’s Christmas Wish
Grandpa Loves You!
Mommy Loves You!
Nana Loves You, Sleepyhead
From the team behind Grandma Loves You!, a sweet salute to sharing the Christmas season.
Grandma and Grandpa have been waiting for this book celebrating the very special bond between grandfather and grandchild.
Mommy Bunny tells Baby of her love in this tribute to the bond between mother and child.
Nana and her sweet grand bunny are ready for a snuggle and bedtime story!
$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up
HC: 978-1-58536-940-9
HC: 978-1-58536-941-6
HC: 978-1-53411-139-4
$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up
$18.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up
BB: 978-1-53411-064-9
BB: 978-1-58536-374-2
Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown
HC: 978-1-58536-918-8
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Keepsake
$8.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up
Edition
New
Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown
Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown
Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown
$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up
$8.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up
Includes a special page to write a letter and add a photo
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Board Book
Auntie Loves You! Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown
A tribute to the very special role an aunt will play in a little one’s life!
HC: 978-1-53411-011-3
$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up
Christmas With Auntie Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown
Daddy Loves You! Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown
Grandma Loves You! Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown
Brought to life in enchanting woodland scenes, nieces and nephews will treasure this holiday gift from generation to generation.
In this addition to the Loves You series, Daddy’s special role in the life of a baby is told in rhyme.
The perfect gift for a grandmother to give to her special newborn.
HC: 978-1-53411-173-8
HC: 978-1-53411-059-5
$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up
$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up
$17.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up
HC: 978-1-58536-836-5
Board Book
Grandma’s Nursery Rhymes: Old MacDonald
Grandma’s Nursery Rhymes: Itsy Bitsy Spider
Welcome to the World
With Love, Grandma
Illus., Petra Brown
Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown
Grandma MacDonald breathes new life into the classic nursery rhyme, complete with an age-appropriate activity page.
This classic nursery rhyme is re-fashioned with artwork from the artist of the bestseller, Grandma Loves You!
When the Squirrels welcome a new arrival, they are eager to share the wonders of the world around them.
When Grandma travels, she stays in touch with special notes signed With Love, Grandma.
BB: 978-1-58536-609-5
BB: 978-1-58536-607-1
HC: 978-1-53411-012-0
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
HC: 978-1-58536-942-3
Illus., Petra Brown
$8.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth-3
$8.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth-3
Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown
$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
BB: 978-1-58536-373-5
$8.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up
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A Boy Like You
In this wonderful, best-selling series, educator and children’s advocates team up to encourage boys and girls to embrace what makes them unique, to choose kindness, to know when to ask for help, and to be their own advocates. At a time when children can choose their own paths, the first two books in this series remind us all to embrace what makes us unique!
This special book encourages boys to be true to themselves while embracing empathy and kindness.
HC: 978-1-53411-046-5 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Frank Murphy and Alice Lee Illus., Kayla Harren
Read about empowerment and celebrate all of the wonderful ways to be a girl.
HC: 978-1-53411-096-0 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Back Roads, Country Toads
Devin Scillian Illus., Tim Bowers Country toads head out on a fishing trip but is fly fishing what they think it is?
HC: 978-1-53411-039-7
Badger’s Perfect Garden
Be a Good Dragon
Because I’m New
When a downpour washes away all of the seeds, will the garden survive?
How do you cure a dragon’s cold?
The special relationship between a new baby and a sibling is explored.
HC: 978-1-53411-000-7
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Marsha Diane Arnold Illus., Ramona Kaulitzki
Kurt Cyrus Illus., Kurt Cyrus
HC: 978-1-58536-383-4
$16.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-8
Brad Sneed Illus., Brad Sneed
HC: 978-1-53411-071-7 $16.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 0-6
A Friend Like You
Frank Murphy and Charnaie Gordon Illus., Kayla Harren How to make a friend and how to be a good friend, a curious friend, or an openminded friend? The world is waiting for a friend like you!
HC: 978-1-53411-186-8
HC: 978-1-53411-112-7
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
A Planet Like Ours
Frank Murphy and Charnaie Gordon Illus., Kayla Harren From the soil to the water, to the atmosphere, we rely on our planet to nourish us. And just as much as we rely on Earth, our planet relies on us for safekeeping.
A Teacher Like You Frank Murphy and Barbara Dan Illus., Kayla Harren
The time is perfect for this loving tribute to educators everywhere.
HC: 978-1-53411-113-4 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
HC: 978-1-53411-153-0
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Frank Murphy and April Groman Illus., Kayla Harren
This latest addition to the series explores and celebrates the power behind a voice, single and collective, shouted or whispered. How will you use your voice?
Blue Corn Soup
Caroline Stutson Illus., Teri Weidner When Mouse makes soup for one, will there be enough to share with neighbors?
HC: 978-1-58536-967-6 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
Bobby Babinski’s Bathtub
The Boy and the Moon
Bug on the Rug
A fun way to learn all about the watercraft we see on our rivers, lakes, and oceans!
This dad goes “all out” to make bath time fun!
Will anyone be brave enough to climb the tree and save the moon?
HC: 978-1-53411-041-0
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Simple rhymes will delight the youngest of readers, especially when the story includes a pug, a bug, a slug, and a rug!
Boats Will Float
Andria Warmflash Rosenbaum Illus., Brett Curzon
Judy Young Illus., Kevin M. Barry
HC: 978-1-53411-032-8
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | ges 4-8
James Christopher Carroll Illus., James Christopher Carroll
HC: 978-1-58536-521-0 $19.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-6
A Cape!
A Little Bit of Everything
Amazing things can happen when you have a powerful imagination and a red cape!
A little bit of everything shapes Amaya’s life. Every experience and adventure is a memory and story of who she is.
Meghana Narayan Illus., Michelle Carlos
HC: 978-1-53411-292-6
$18.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
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Sophia Gholz Illus., Susan Batori
HC: 978-1-53411-147-9 $17.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
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$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Over the years, this very old plush bear has had lots of adventures and has lots of love yet to give. Perfect when paired with a plush!
HC: 978-1-53411-110-3
$18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
HC: 978-1-53411-111-0
Petra Brown Illus., Petra Brown
A Voice Like Yours
HC: 978-1-53411-297-1
$17.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Marty Kelley Illus., Marty Kelley
Bevan: A Well-Loved Bear
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Some families are created through adoptions, friendships, or birth, but there is no family just like yours.! $18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Frank Murphy and Carla Murphy Illus., Kayla Harren
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
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A Family Like Ours
A Girl Like You
Frank Murphy Illus., Kayla Harren
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Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band Kwame Alexander Illus., Tim Bowers
A jazz-loving rooster sets his sights on winning a barnyard talent show.
HC: 978-1-58536-688-0
$17.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 6-10
A isn’t for Fox: An Isn’t Alphabet Wendy Ulmer Illus., Laura Knorr
Humorous illustrations demonstrate what the letters of the alphabet DO NOT stand for.
HC: 978-1-58536-319-3 $16.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
Baa, Baa Tap Sheep
Kenda Henthorn Illus., Lauren Gallegos As a trio of tired tots settle into bed for the night, the sheep who should be helping them count down to sleep kick up their hooves with energetic dance moves.
HC: 978-1-53411-156-1
$17.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 0-4
Buster the Little Garbage Truck
Marcia Berneger Illus., Kevin Zimmer Buster wants to be big and brave but he’s afraid of loud noises.
HC: 978-1-58536-894-5 $14.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-6
Catch a Kiss
City Beet
Colors of Me
The Color Collector
This gentle story reminds us that a mother’s love will always find its way.
When Victoria and her neighbor decide to make a beet salad for the block party, there’s a problem Soon the entire neighborhood is pulling together in an attempt to liberate the beet.
Through collage illustrations we question the significance of color in the world around us.
A boy wonders what a new girl is doing with the colorful items she collects.
HC: 978-1-58536-541-8
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Deborah Diesen Illus., Kris Aro McLeod
HC: 978-1-58536-961-4
$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 1-5
BB: 978-1-53411-154-7
$9.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up
Tziporah Cohen Illus., Udayana Lugo
Brynne Barnes Illus., Annika M. Nelson
Nick Solis Illus., Renia Metallinou
HC: 978-1-53411-105-9
$17.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-8
HC: 978-1-53411-271-1 $18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
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Don’t Call Me Fuzzybutt! Robin Newman Illus., Susan Batori
Fix and Stitch
Experiment #256
Full Moon Lore
Barbara Nass Illus., Liza Woodruff
Marty Kelley Illus., Marty Kelley
Ellen Wahi Illus., Ashley Stewart
Name-calling is never nice. Can Bear and Woodpecker find a solution to what is upsetting them?
Ian’s science journal is filled with humor as he builds and tests a jet pack for his dog, Wilbur.
As leaves fall and birds fly south, Squirrel needs a gentle reminder to take the time to care for himself.
Enjoy the legends and stories behind each month’s full moon.
HC: 978-1-53411-073-1
HC: 978-1-53411-013-7
HC: 978-1-53411-170-7
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
HC: 978-1-58536-965-2
$18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Isabel and Her Colores Go to School
Jack Horner, Dinosaur Hunter!
Junia, The Book Mule of Troublesome Creek
On the first day of school, Isabel worries about fitting in, especially when her English is so limited.
Although Jack struggled in school, his passion for paleontology led to him becoming a world-renowned dinosaur expert.
Junia is a mule with a job! Through sunshine, rain and snow, Junia helps her human friend deliver books in the hills of Kentucky.
HC: 978-1-53411-119-6
HC: 978-1-53411-303-9
Alexandra Alessandri Illus., Courtney Dawson
HC: 978-1-53411-063-2 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Sophia Gholz Illus., Dave Shephard
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
Kindergarrrten Bus
Mike Ornstein Illus., Kevin M. Barry
Kim Michele Richardson Illus., David C. Gardner
Ahoy, matey! It’s the first day of kindergarten and it’s okay to feel a bit insecure.
HC: 978-1-58536-398-8 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 0-4
$18.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
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A Giraffe Did One
Jerry Pallotta Illus., Tatjana Mai-Wyss What are these animals up to in this playful reminder about manners?
HC: 978-1-58536-641-5
$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-6
BB: 978-1-53411-036-6 $7.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages 0-4
Good Morning, Sunshine! The Joey Moss Story Lorna Schultz Nicholson Illus., Alice Carter
A champion for all to live a full and purposeful life, this inspiring true story of Joey Moss known to hockey fans through his work with the Edmonton Oilers team.
HC: 978-1-53411-169-1
Linda Vander Heyden Illus., Petra Brown
This lonely horse gets into mischief when he’s been stuck in his stall all day!
BB: 978-1-53411-155-4 $9.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up
Gina Jarrell Illus., Lhaiza Morena
Hello, Baby! I’m Your Mom He’s Been a Monster All Day! Eve Bunting Illus., Jui Ishida
This story of self love for black children emphasizes both the struggles and joy in managing their hair. Multiple hairstyles and hair care regimens are showcased.
Through gentle, rhyming text, human and animal mothers tell their little ones why they love them, sharing what is beautiful and unique about their children.
HC: 978-1-53411-192-9
HC: 978-1-53411-146-2
$18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
$17.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Cyd Moore
A little boy daydreams about what it would be like to be a real monster.
HC: 978-1-58536-827-3
$14.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-6
Hush-a-Bye Night: Goodnight Lake Superior Thelma Lynne Godin Illus., Katie Eberts
Enjoy this lovely, lyrical lullaby to Lake Superior.
HC: 978-1-53411-174-5 $18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Let’s Build a Little Train Julia Richardson Illus., Ryan O’Rourke
Let’s Pop, Pop, Popcorn! Cynthia Schumerth Illus., Mary Reaves Uhles
All Aboard! Rhymes and detailed artwork help young readers learn all about steam trains.
Lively rhymes explain the process of how America’s favorite snack is grown, harvested, and popped.
HC: 978-1-53411-145-5
HC: 978-1-53411-042-7
$17.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
$17.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
Letters from My Tooth Fairy
Brooke Hecker Illus., Deborah Melmon
Letters from Space Clayton Anderson Illus., Susan Batori
Read about Astronaut Anderson’s experiences on A little girl and her devoted the ISS through letters that tooth fairy exchange letters, discussing some of childhood’s teach AND will make you chuckle! most important moments.
HC: 978-1-53411-055-7 $18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Little Birthday
Illus., Helle Urban Rhymes and riddles make this board book a great birthday present!
BB: 978-1-58536-911-9
$9.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
HC: 978-1-53411-074-8 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
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A Horse Named Jack
Happy With My Nappy
Ice Cream Everywhere: Sweet Stories from Around the World Judy Campbell-Smith Illus., Lucy Semple
Who loves ice cream? No matter where you go and or what it’s called, ice cream with family and friends is always a time of joy and celebration.
Invisible Lizard
Invisible Lizard in Love
Little Foal’s Busy Day
The Little Kids’ Table
Little Red Rolls Away
Little Yellow Truck
How can Napoleon the chameleon make friends when no one can see him?
Can Napoleon find his perfect mate? Will he find his Josephine?
Beautiful artwork illustrates a young foal’s first day in the meadow.
Kids will laugh and adults will wish they could sit at the little kids’ table too!
This story about a red barn will show little ones that change is okay!
When trucks help build a park, even the smallest of helpers want to pitch in.
HC: 978-1-58536-378-0
HC: 978-1-53411-015-1
BB: 978-1-53411-068-7
HC: 978-1-58536-913-3
HC: 978-1-58536-987-4
HC: 978-1-58536-407-7
Kurt Cyrus Illus., Andy Atkins
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Kurt Cyrus Illus., Andy Atkins
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan
$8.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up
Mary Ann McCabe Riehle Illus., Mary Reaves Uhles
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 5-8
Linda Whalen Illus., Jennifer E. Morris
$16.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-8
Eve Bunting Illus., Kevin Zimmer
$16.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-8
Love from a Star
Katherine Cutchin Gazzetta Illus., Katherine Cutchin Gazzetta A shining star reminds a little bear and bunny that they are never alone.
HC: 978-1-58536-950-8 $14.99 | 10 x 7.5 | All Ages
HC: 978-1-53411-308-4
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Lulu & Rocky in Rocky Mountain National Park Barbara Joosse Illus., Renée Graef
Lulu and her cousin Rocky are visiting Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado!
HC: 978-1-53411-133-2 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Luna’s Green Pet
Kirsten Pendreigh Illus., Carmen Mok
Make More S’mores Cathy Ballou Mealey Illus., Ariel Landy
La Mariachi
Isabel Estrada Illus., Addy Rivera Sonda
Luna longs for a pet, but her building has a very strict NO PETS! policy. Her out-of-thebox thinking is on-spot for anyone who has ever wished for a pet, only to be told no.
Roscoe, a patient raccoon, welcomes bear after bear to his gooey forest feast, keeping his hungry guests contented by sharing s’more after s’more.
When Tuchi hears that Mariachi is only for boys and men, she is disappointed. Can Tuchi and her nana come up with a plan to change this tradition?
HC: 978-1-53411-161-5
HC: 978-1-53411-176-9
HC: 978-1-53411-191-2
$17.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
$18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
May I Come In?
Marsha Diane Arnold Illus., Jennie Poh During a thunderstorm, Raccoon hopes that a neighbor will have room for a friend.
HC: 978-1-58536-394-0
No Pirates Allowed! Said Library Lou
Rhonda Gowler Greene Illus., Brian Ajhar Is a treasure buried at the Seabreezy Library?
HC: 978-1-58536-796-2 $15.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-8
$16.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-8
Ocean Soup: A Recipe for You, Me, and a Cleaner Sea Meeg Pincus Illus., Lucy Semple
Learn how we all can make a difference in helping to clean up Mother Earth.
HC: 978-1-53411-118-9
One Red Sock
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Jennifer Sattler Illus., Jennifer Sattler Little ones will giggle through a hippo’s search for a matching sock.
BB: 978-1-53411-121-9 $7.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up
$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
$18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Once Upon a Time in the Kitchen
Carol Odell Illus., Anna Pignataro Classic children’s stories combine with yummy recipes for a great gift!
HC: 978-1-58536-518-0
Otis P. Oliver Protests Keri Claiborne Boyle Illus., Daniel Duncan
Can Otis negotiate a reduced bath schedule?
HC: 978-1-53411-043-4 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
$12.95 | 8 x 10 | Ages 8 and up
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Memoirs of a Goldfish Devin Scillian Illus., Tim Bowers
Memoirs of a Hamster Devin Scillian Illus., Tim Bowers
Memoirs of a Parrot Devin Scillian Illus., Tim Bowers
Memoirs of a Tortoise Devin Scillian Illus., Tim Bowers
A humorous account of life as a goldfish when bubblers, a snail, and other intruders arrive.
Life is perfect for Seymour the hamster until Pearl the cat convinces him to leave his cage.
Brock the parrot and his new owner, Todd, solve their communication issues.
Oliver the tortoise loves his human, Ike, and learns that it’s hard to lose a friend.
HC: 978-1-58536-507-4
HC: 978-1-58536-831-0
HC: 978-1-58536-962-1 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
HC: 978-1-53411-019-9
$15.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
$15.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
$16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
Moose on the Loose Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., John BendallBrunello
Adorable artwork highlights this rhyming read-aloud about a moose on the loose.
HC: 978-1-58536-427-5
Otter Out of Water
A Parliament of Owls
Kathy-jo Wargin Devin Scillian Illus., John Bendall-Brunello Illus., Sam Caldwell
Adorable art highlights this Something is happening! otter’s antics out of the water. Groups of creatures from all around the world are on the HC: 978-1-58536-431-2 move. What would you call $15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8 them?
HC: 978-1-53411-144-8
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
$17.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
The Pie That Molly Grew!
Sue Heavenrich Illus., Chamisa Kellogg
A Pigeon In Paris: Petite Takes Flight Paige Howard Illus., Joanie Stone
Beginning with a single seed, the journey of bringing a pumpkin to harvest comes to life for young readers.
A mother pigeon arrives in Paris and thinks it’s the perfect to call home and nurture her babies.
HC: 978-1-53411-184-4
$18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
HC: 978-1-53411-182-0
Pirates Don’t Dance!
Illus., Shawna J. C. Tenney Jack longs to be a pirate, but he loves to dance as well. Can Jack convince Captain Squinty Eye that dancing is a good thing?
HC: 978-1-53411-158-5 $17.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
$18.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
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Mr. McGinty’s Monarchs
Mr. Thatcher’s House
Following the sea shanty rhyme of “What Do You Do With . . . ,” a ship’s crew deals with mythical sea creatures wanting attention.
Will Mr. McGinty be able to save the monarchs when their milkweed is mowed down?
Mr. Thatcher is on his way to building his perfect house. But it’s not until neighbors move in that he understands what makes a house a home.
HC: 978-1-53411-149-3
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 6-9
Monsters in the Briny Lynn Becker Illus., Scott Brundage
$17.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
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Linda Vander Heyden Illus., Eileen Ryan Ewen
HC: 978-1-58536-612-5
Illus., Kristin Wauson
HC: 978-1-53411-157-8 $17.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Mother Ghost: Nursery Rhymes for Little Monsters
Rachel Kolar Illus., Roland Garrigue This ghoulish collection of nursery rhymes will tickle your funny bone.
HC: 978-1-58536-392-6 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
My Red Velvet Cape Dana Sullivan Illus., Dana Sullivan
It’s Mateo’s birthday! Did he ask his abuela for a red velvet cape or cake?
HC: 978-1-58536-393-3
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
Raccoon’s Perfect Snowman Katia Wish Illus., Katia Wish
Racoon believes that his way is the only way to build the perfect snowman.
HC: 978-1-53411-067-0 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
Roof Octopus
Lucy Branam Illus., Rogério Coelho What would you do if you found an octopus sitting on your roof?
HC: 978-1-58536-997-3 $17.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Sam and Lucy
Maryjo Scott Illus., Maryjo Scott Sam loves his flock of chickens, his favorite is Lucy. As time passes, Lucy grows older. Sam does his best to give comfort in the time they have left.
HC: 978-1-53411-276-6
Sandy Feet! Whose Feet?: Footprints at the Shore Susan Wood Illus., Steliyana Doneva
Spend a day at the beach and learn what wildlife are sharing your adventure.
HC: 978-1-58536-409-1
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
$16.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-8
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Say Daddy!
Michael Shoulders Illus., Teri Weidner Everyone from Brother to Auntie Grace share a favorite book with Baby Bear.
BB: 978-1-58536-863-1
$9.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up
Scare a Bear
Kathy-jo Wargin Illus., John BendallBrunello What would you do with a bear at your summer camp?
HC: 978-1-58536-430-5 $15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
Snowflakes on Our Tongues
Mike Ornstein Illus., Pauline Gregory When the Farmer’s no looking, there is something silly going on!
HC: 978-1-53411-195-0 $18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
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A Song So Black, So Proud!
So You Want to Be an Astronaut
Max wants to spend time with his busy family, but when exactly is someday?
Released just months after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this song became an anthem of the Civil Rights movement.
Retired U.S. Astronaut Clayton Anderson shares with readers exactly what it takes to be part of a space mission!
HC: 978-1-53411-270-4
HC: 978-1-53411-185-1
Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Kevin O’Malley
HC: 978-1-58536-243-1 $15.95 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-8
R.J. Owens Illus., Keisha Okafor
$18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Suzanne Slade Illus., Michelle Lee
Karen Konnerth Illus., Emily Neilson
Too Many Pigs in the Pool Wendy Hinote Lanier Illus., Iris Amaya
On a cold winter’s night sky, a Some days are easy and we dozen snowmen waltz in pairs know what to expect. Other days are tough! But just along a frozen river when a remember…tomorrow’s a dozen penguins crash the party. A fun read-aloud offers a brand new day! subtle lesson in cooperation. HC: 978-1-53411-294-0
Mr. Jenkins enjoys his pool, but it is a bit lonely. One day, Mr. Jenkins invites a neighbor over, along with her pet pig, Percy. Soon he finds the number of swine swimming doubling daily!
$17.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
$17.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
HC: 978-1-53411-127-1
$18.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
Travel Guide for Monsters Lori Degman Illus., Dave Szalay
Travel across the nation to iconic locations with your very own monster.
HC: 978-1-53411-037-3 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
HC: 978-1-53411-060-1
Unicorn Yoga
Gina Cascone and Bryony Williams Sheppard Illus., Jennifer Sattler Young readers and their families will laugh as they learn basic yoga poses, taught by a unicorn yogi.
HC: 978-1-53411-106-6 $17.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-8
Shannon Stocker Illus., Sarah K. Turner
Jamie A. Swenson Illus., Emilie Boon
Based on a true story, readers young and old can learn about Maria’s quest and what it takes to be a courageous warrior and a survivor.
HC: 978-1-53411-075-5
HC: 978-1-53411-180-6
In this rhyming plea for snow, a group of youngsters imagines the cold-weather delights they’ll enjoy once winter arrives. $16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
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Street Monsters
When the Wind Blew
Where’d My Jo Go?
Where’s My Cow?
Where to Sleep
Who Am I?
It’s a snowy night & time to settle down to sleep, but what are those noises outside? Are monsters coming?
When Little Bear awakens to find the forest destroyed by a storm, Big Bear offers comfort.
A truck driver and her faithful companion are separated at a truck stop.
A kitten searches the farm for the purr-fect place to sleep.
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
Written from an Indigenous perspective with striking artwork, a young girl asks her mother how she fits into the wider world.
HC: 978-1-53411-272-8
HC: 978-1-58536-969-0
Egret and Cow are best friends, but Egret is afraid of losing his way if he flies away to explore. How can he find his way back to Cow?
Barbara Joosse Illus., Kevin M. Barry
Clayton Anderson Illus., Iris Amaya
We Want Snow!: A Wintry Chant
Warrior: A Patient’s Courageous Quest
$18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
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Someday Is Not a Day of the Week
Some Days Are Yellow
The Snowman Waltz
Petra Brown Illus., Petra Brown
Jill Esbaum Illus., Scott Brundage
HC: 978-1-53411-044-1
$18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Susan Blackaby Illus., Scott Brundage
HC: 978-1-53411-107-3
Kandy Radzinski Illus., Kandy Radzinski
BB: 978-1-58536-535-7
$9.95 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Julie Buchholtz Illus., Aliya Ghare
HC: 978-1-53411-181-3
$18.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
$18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
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New New SUPERGRAN!
Rhonda Gowler Greene Illus., Lee Cosgrove Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes they are even part of the family!
HC: 978-1-53411-177-6 $18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Tails from the Animal Shelter Stephanie Shaw Illus., Liza Woodruff
The good work of our country’s animal shelters is told through 10 fun, fictional animals.
HC: 978-1-53411-048-9 $17.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Tallulah: Mermaid of the Great Lakes
Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Susan Kathleen Hartung A magical mermaid tale about gemstones hidden in oceans and the Great Lakes.
HC: 978-1-58536-909-6 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
The Three Canadian Pigs: A Hockey Story Jocelyn Watkinson Illus., Marcus Cutler
This clever riff on the Three Little Pigs will bring a smile to hockey fans young and old!
HC: 978-1-53411-160-8 $17.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
Toby Tootles
Stephanie Gibeault Illus., Mary Sullivan A boy’s untimely toot at his birthday party makes him self-conscious. However, a day with his gassy grandma turns out to be just the ticket back to self-esteem.
HC: 978-1-53411-179-0
$18.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
Willow
Denise Brennan-Nelson and Rosemarie Brennan Illus., Cyd Moore
Willow and the Snow Day Dance
Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Cyd Moore
Creative Willow draws pink trees and blue apples. What will her art teacher think?
Willow celebrates the seasons and enjoys a special Snow Day.
HC: 978-1-58536-342-1
HC: 978-1-58536-522-7
$16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
$16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Wishes of the World Melissa Stiveson Illus., Khoa Le
The tradition of making a wish is a custom found throughout the world. Beautiful artwork brings these traditions to life.
My Momma Likes to Say Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan
HC: 978-1-58536-106-9
My Teacher Likes to Say
Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan
HC: 978-1-58536-212-7
$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-10
$15.95 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-10
HC: 978-1-53411-175-2 $18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
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Apple Tree Christmas
Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., Trinka Hakes Noble This holiday remembrance celebrates the strength of family ties and the boundless roots of love.
HC: 978-1-58536-270-7 $16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-10
Boris and Stella and the Perfect Gift Dara Goldman Illus., Dara Goldman
In a nod to The Gift of the Magi comes a story celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas, and gifts from the heart.
HC: 978-1-58536-859-4
Christmas Ahoy! Erin Dealey Illus., Kayla Stark
It’s Christmastime, but you don’t need snow to make the Holiday bright at the Harbor for a holiday boat parade!
HC: 978-1-53411-178-3 $18.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 2-8
$15.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-8
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The Christmas Tree Ship
Carol Crane Illus., Chris Ellison The story of the “Christmas Tree Ship,” its tradition of bringing trees to Chicago, and its fateful sinking in 1912 is brought to life.
HC: 978-1-58536-285-1 $15.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-10
Christmas With Auntie Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown
Brought to life in enchanting woodland scenes, nieces and nephews will treasure this holiday gift from generation to generation.
HC: 978-1-53411-173-8
$17.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up
Grandma’s Christmas Wish
Helen Foster James Illus., Petra Brown From the team behind Grandma Loves You!, a sweet salute to sharing the Christmas season.
HC: 978-1-58536-918-8
Hanukkah Hamster Michelle Markel Illus., André Ceolin
An immigrant taxi driver receives an unexpected gift to warm his holiday.
HC: 978-1-58536-399-5 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
J is for Jack-O’-Lantern: A Halloween Alphabet
Just Be Claus: A Christmas Story
The Legend of Papa Noël
Enjoy Halloween history, haunted houses, spooky corn mazes, and more.
When a snowstorm threatens to ruin Christmas, can Claus help save the holiday?
Follow Papa Noël as he heads down the Mississippi River on Christmas Eve to deliver toys to the good little Cajun boys and girls.
Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Donald Wu
HC: 978-1-58536-443-5 $14.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 4-8
$15.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages Birth and up
Barbara Joosse Illus., Kimberley Barnes
HC: 978-1-53411-101-1
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
Terri Hoover Dunham Illus., Laura Knorr
HC: 978-1-58536-256-1 $18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-10
BB: 978-1-53411-064-9 $8.99 | 6 x 6 | Ages Birth and up
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A Cookie for Santa Stephanie Shaw Illus., Bruno Robert
In this clever twist on the “Night Before Christmas,” a gingerbread boy, baked as a treat for Santa, saves the day when two exuberant puppies create a Christmas catastrophe.
HC: 978-1-58536-883-9 $17.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 6-8
Deck the Walls!: A Wacky Christmas Carol Erin Dealey Illus., Nick Ward
Readers of all ages will enjoy this new take on an old holiday carol!
HC: 978-1-58536-857-0 $14.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 6-8
Do Not Eat This Book!: Fun with Jewish Foods & Festivals Beth Kander Illus., Mike Moran
Everybody’s Tree Barbara Joosse Illus., Renée Graef
With lots of humor and a sprinkle of Yiddish, rhyming text takes readers through the Jewish festivals & food.
Generations of one family have taken pleasure from a very special tree. Then it is chosen to be the centerpiece of a city’s holiday celebration for EVERYONE!
HC: 978-1-53411-188-2
HC: 978-1-53411-058-8
$18.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
Good Night, Reindeer
Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Marco Bucci
Little Halloween
Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Helle Urban
In a clever take on Good Night Moon, Santa wishes a good night to all, including his famous reindeer team.
Share Halloween in riddles and rhymes with your little ghosts and goblins.
HC: 978-1-58536-370-4
$9.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth-3
$16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
BB: 978-1-58536-885-3
Memoirs of an Elf Devin Scillian Illus., Tim Bowers
In a memoir penned by Spark Elf, Santa has just 24 hours to complete his rounds. With cookies to eat and puppies to pet, will the toys be delivered on time?
HC: 978-1-58536-910-2 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
Miss Mary’s Christmas Mittens Trinka Hakes Noble Illus., Renée Andriani
It’s cold! And Miss Mary hopes to knit mittens for all of her students for Christmas, but there is no yarn left in the shops. What’s Miss Mary to do? This uplifting story of generosity reminds readers that the best gifts come straight from the heart.
Mr. Goat’s Valentine Eve Bunting Illus., Kevin Zimmer
Mr. Goat sets out to find the perfect gifts for his first love. What will they be and who is his first love?
HC: 978-1-58536-944-7 $16.99 | 9 x 9 | Ages 4-7
HC: 978-1-53411-167-7 $17.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
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The Night Henry Ford Met Santa Carol Hagen Illus., Matt Faulkner
Did Henry Ford get his idea of an assembly line after a quick trip to Santa’s workshop at the North Pole?
HC: 978-1-58536-132-8 $17.95 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-10
The Nutcracker’s Night Before Christmas
Peter Cottontail’s Hoppy Easter
It’s Christmas Eve and opening night of a children’s production of The Nutcracker ballet but chaos reigns. Can anyone save the show?
Everyone is looking forward to the sweet treats Peter Cottontail will deliver but he’s a bit clumsy. Will he be able to deliver Easter goodies without making a mess?
Keith Brockett Illus., Joseph Cowman
HC: 978-1-58536-889-1 $17.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 6-8
Illus., Jennifer Sattler
BB: 978-1-53411-168-4 $9.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages Birth and up
S is for Shamrock: An Ireland Alphabet Eve Bunting Illus., Matt Faulkner
From leprechauns to fairy rings, shamrocks to St. Patrick, the beauty and wonders of the Emerald Isle are explored.
HC: 978-1-58536-290-5
$17.95 | 11 x 10 | Ages 6-10
Santa’s Secret
A Tuba Christmas
While on a family trip into the city to celebrate the holiday, a little girl notices that there are Santas everywhere. How can that be? Join this young detective in discovering Santa’s secret!
Ava really wants to learn to play the tuba even if it is bigger than she is!
Denise Brennan-Nelson Illus., Deborah Melmon
Helen L. Wilbur Illus., Mary Reaves Uhles
The Twelve Birdies of Christmas
The Twelve Days of Christmas
What Cats Want for Christmas
This reimagined holiday song is hilariously brought to life as 12 birdies count their way through the 12 days.
This lighthearted version of the traditional English carol is geared specifically to young readers, using playful images of animals cavorting to the song’s lyrics.
With clever rhymes and colorful illustrations, cats pen a holiday letter to Santa. Everyone will chuckle at these wish lists.
Illus., Jennifer Sattler
HC: 978-1-58536-384-1 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
BB: 978-1-53411-094-6 $8.99 | 7 x 6 | Ages Birth and up
HC: 978-1-53411-038-0 $16.99 | 11 x 9 | Ages 4-8
Illus., Dan Andreasen
HC: 978-1-58536-834-1
$14.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-10
Kandy Radzinski Illus., Kandy Radzinski
HC: 978-1-58536-340-7 $16.95 | 10 x 10 | All Ages
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Santa’s Underwear Marty Rhodes Figley Illus., Marty Kelley
It’s Christmas and Santa can’t head out without his long red woolen undies. Where could they be?
HC: 978-1-58536-954-6 $16.99 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-8
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Smudge
Snow Globe Wishes
HC: 978-1-58536-483-1
On the day following a winter storm, friends and neighbors join together to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with wishes of Peace for all throughout the year!
Jane Monroe Donovan Gloria Whelan Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan In a monastery, young A little girl asks Santa for a Brother Cuthbert will assist friend to share her holiday in creating the illustrations of this nostalgic picture book. the Christmas Story. Cuthbert is known for HC: 978-1-58536-447-3 making mistakes. His $15.95 | 10 x 10 | All Ages nickname is Smudge. $17.95 | 9 x 11 | All Ages
Erin Dealey Illus., Claire Shorrock
HC: 978-1-53411-031-1
$16.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-8
What Dogs Want for Christmas
Winter’s Gift
Canine friends speak for themselves! Dogs get to share their holiday wishes with the man in the red suit.
A lonely elderly man wants to forget Christmas, but a snowstorm and a surprise visitor bring an opportunity for that most elusive gift of all, hope.
Kandy Radzinski Illus., Kandy Radzinski
HC: 978-1-58536-363-6 $16.95 | 10 x 10 | All Ages
Jane Monroe Donovan Illus., Jane Monroe Donovan
HC: 978-1-58536-231-8
$17.99 | 10 x 10 | Ages 4-10
A Wish to be a Christmas Tree
Colleen Monroe Illus., Michael Glenn Monroe A tall, lonely tree waits at the edge of the Christmas tree farm, wishing that he too could become someone’s special tree.
HC: 978-1-58536-002-4 $16.95 | 9 x 11 | Ages 4-10
BB: 978-1-58536-269-1
$9.99 | 5.5 x 7.5 | Ages 1-4
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2395 South Huron Parkway, Suite 200 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 www.sleepingbearpress.com
Toddlers will LOVE this board book series by artist Jennifer Sattler! Little ones will laugh and learn with her cast of kooky characters.
Bundle Up
Dirty Birdies
Jungle Gym
Little Buckaroo and Lou
Colors and clothing take center stage when a little hippo gets ready for outdoor play.
One little birdie playing in a mud puddle leads to four new friends and five very dirty birdies!
Who’s in and who’s out? Toddlers will love learning everyday concepts with animals on a playground.
BB: 978-1-53411-002-1
BB: 978-1-58536-389-6
BB: 978-1-58536-390-2
Written to the nursery rhyme of “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe,” this perfect book for little cowpokes combines counting and a bit of barnyard antics.
Jennifer Sattler Illus., Jennifer Sattler
$7.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages 0-4
Jennifer Sattler Illus., Jennifer Sattler
$8.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages 0-4
Jennifer Sattler Illus., Jennifer Sattler
$7.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages 0-4
Jennifer Sattler Illus., Jennifer Sattler
BB: 978-1-53411-159-2
Oink-Oink! Moo! Cock-a-Doodle-Doo! Jennifer Sattler Illus., Jennifer Sattler
A cast of kooky characters introduces animal sounds to little readers. Who says oink and who says moo?
BB: 978-1-58536-391-9 $8.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages 0-4
$8.99 | 7 x 5 | Ages 0-3
Be sure to check out page 30 & 31 for two Holiday board books by Jen Sattler!