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Books from Sleeping Bear Press make great gifts! Whether for a newborn, a child’s birthday, or for your favorite young athlete, books are gifts that last a lifetime!

Table of Contents

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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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State by State

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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

New

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

New

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

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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

Flocked Cover on BB

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

Small, Medium & Large

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!