Sleeping Bear Press Spring 24

Spring 2024 C atalog Supplement

Recent Awards & Accolades Memoirs of a Tortoise 978-1-53411-019-9 2023 Texas Bluebonnet Award WINNER Mushroom Rain 978-1-53411-150-9 2022 Junior Library Guild Selection 2022 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books–Informational Books for Younger Readers 2022 Shelf Awareness Best Children’s & YA Book List 2023 ALSC Notable Children’s Nonfiction Book List Isabel and Her Colores Go to School 978-1-53411-063-2 2022 ILA Children’s and Young Adults’ Book Awards–Winner of Primary Fiction Category 2022-2023 Chickadee Book Award–Short-Listed 2022 International Latino Book Award–Winner, Silver Medal in the category “Best Children’s Fiction Picture Book–Bilingual” Monsters in the Briny 978-1-53411-149-3 2022 SLJ Best Picture Book Readaloud List 2023 Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year List Tenmile HC: 978-1-53411-162-2, PB: 978-1-53411-163-9 2023 Reading the West Book Award–Shortlist 2023 Western Writers of America Spur Award Finalist 2023 High Plains Book Awards–Finalist, Children’s Middle Grade Snow Globe Wishes 978-1-53411-031-1 2023 Anna Dewdney Read Together Award Honor Book Headstrong Hallie! The Story of the First Female “Fire Guard” 978-1-53411-061-8 2022 WILLA Literary Award–Best Children’s Fiction & Nonfiction Luna’s Green Pet 978-1-53411-161-5 2022 Quill & Quire Books of the Year List A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet 978-1-53411-137-0 2022 California Reading Association, Eureka! Non-Fiction Children’s Book Gold Award Bug on the Rug 978-1-53411-147-9 2023-2024 Sunshine State Young Readers Jr. Award (SSYRA)— Shortlist

Recent Reviews Wishes of the World 978-1-53411-175-2, page 20 “Stunning illustrations employ intricate patterns and brilliant colors to bring the magic of a wish to life in this globe-trotting picture book.”

— Starred Foreword Reviews If the Rivers Run Free 978-1-53411-278-0, page 21 “. . . the book’s rhymed couplets vary in tone from lyrical visions to plainspoken truths. The same tones resonate through Wong’s graceful illustrations . . . A captivating, persuasive picture book.”

— Starred Booklist A Song So Black, So Proud!

978-1-53411-270-4, page 22 “Infused with energy and life, text and art explain that the song is a testament to Black history and pride. . . . A fun and informative examination of a pivotal song in Black history.”

—Kirkus Reviews La Mariachi 978-1-53411-191-2, page 21 “A barrier-breaking mariachi performer inspires her hometown through music in this sensorial picture book.”

—Publishers Weekly Supergran!

978-1-53411-177-6, page 22 “Everything, from the bouncy rhymes to the ebullient pictures, is energetically positive . . . A celebration of family resilience and the alliance of grands and kids.”

—Kirkus Reviews Do Not Eat This Book! Fun with Jewish Foods & Festivals 978-1-53411-188-2, page 23 “Mouths will be watering as soon as readers open this book. . . .

A lighthearted introduction to traditional Jewish holiday foods.”

—Kirkus Reviews Dancing the Tinikling 978-1-53411-196-7, page 21 “This sweet debut picture book explores a child’s experience of growing up multicultural as a Filipino American. . . . A child-friendly affirming mirror and an illuminating window.”

—Booklist A Family Like Ours 978-1-53411-186-8, page 23 “The artwork is effective, the tone is reassuring, and readers seeking diverse familial representations will find this offering helpful. Sweet and inclusive.”

—Kirkus Reviews

Table of Contents To view our full catalog, including all backlist titles, visit sleepingbearpress.com/downloads or scan the QR code.

All Sleeping Bear Press titles and catalogs can also be found on edelweissplus.com.

This supplemental catalog features titles according to their release dates; however, most books can be used across the curriculum to bolster reading skills in geography, social studies, history, and other content areas.

Frontlist

Frontlist at a Glance..................................................................3 All Frontlist Titles................................................................ 4-19

Many of the titles in this catalog are part of the Accelerated Reader® program. Contact Renaissance LearningTM at www.renaissance.com.

Look for this symbol for participating titles.

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All book specifications and publisher’s cover prices listed in this catalog are subject to change without notice.

Fall 2023 Titles.......................................................... 20-24

Sleeping Bear Press titles are now available in eBook format.

Order Information....................................................26 Sales Representatives.................................... 26-27 Index............................................................................ 27-28

Educators, did you know we offer free downloadable teaching guides and activity pages to complement most of our books?

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Cover illustration by David C. Gardner

Frontlist at a Glance

Some Days Are Yellow, pg 4

Junia, The Book Mule of Troublesome Creek, pg 5

Swallows Swirl, pg 6

Sam and Lucy, pg 7

Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees, pg 8

When You Go Into Nature, pg 9

Just Flowers, pg 10

Say Hello! Baby Animals Series, pg 11

Looking for the Eid Moon, pg 12

A Voice Like Yours, pg 13

Ice Cream Everywhere: Sweet Stories from Around the World, pg 14

The Girl Who Loved Poutine, pg 15

A Little Bit of Everything, pg 16

A Kurta to Remember, pg 17

T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet, pg 18

The Wildes: The Amazon, pg 19

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Moon Eid

Written by Sahtinay Abaza & Illustrated by Sandra Eide

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Frontlist 978-1-53411-294-0 January Ages 4-8 32 pages, 10 × 10 inches $18.99, Can. $25.99 Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 • eBook available

Also by Suzanne Slade

Some Days Are Yellow Suzanne Slade, Michelle Lee

The Universe and You 978-1-53411-108-0 | $16.99

Some days are yellow.

Others feel blue.

Some days are me.

Others more you.

Some days are easy! The sky is clear, and it feels like the whole world is our oyster. Everything goes according to plan, and we know what to expect.

Other days are tough! There might be raindrops or skinned knees. Things don’t go our way and we feel overwhelmed.

But that is the up-and-down roller coaster we call life. And everyone experiences it. The most important thing to remember is: “No matter your day, tomorrow’s brand new!”

Lyrical text and colorful artwork remind readers of all ages that life is a vibrant adventure with a vast array of experiences and emotions, and tomorrow always offers a fresh start.

Suzanne Slade, a Sibert Honor author, has written over 150 children’s books, including The Universe and You. She splits her time between Chicago and the New Hampshire coast.

Michelle Lee is an illustrator-author and former K–8 science teacher, and her favorite type of day is one spent outdoors. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

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Frontlist 978-1-53411-303-9 March Ages 4-8 40 pages, 10 × 10 inches $18.99, Can. $25.99 Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 • eBook available

Junia, The Book Mule of Troublesome Creek

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Kim Michele Richardson, David C. Gardner Junia is a mule. But she’s not just any mule. She’s a mule with an important job.

Every morning she carries her Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and surrounding woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek. Book Woman is a Pack Horse librarian. She and Junia deliver free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods.

Gertie: The Darling Duck of WWII 978-1-53411-171-4 | $18.99

It’s not easy work. Every month they ride hundreds of miles to make their deliveries. They’ve traveled through sunshine, rain, and snow, up twisting, turning paths where no car or wagon could ever go. But Junia can. The library patrons are counting on Book Woman’s visits, and Book Woman is counting on Junia. And Junia won’t ever let her friend down.

The beloved, spunky mule from the bestselling The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek comes to life for young readers.

•Back matter includes the history about the Pack Horse librarian program.

Kim Michele Richardson is the New York Times- and Los Angeles Times-bestselling author of the award-winning novel The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. She lives in Kentucky.

David C. Gardner has illustrated many picture books, including The Harvey Milk Story. He teaches at Ringling College of Art and Design, and lives in Florida.

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Frontlist 978-1-53411-274-2 March Ages 4-8 40 pages, 9 × 11 inches $18.99, Can. $25.99 Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 • eBook available

If you would like to learn more about birds, see

Swallows Swirl Christina Wilsdon, Jess Mason It’s early springtime and the barn swallows are swishing and swooshing, and flitting and flying. They swirl and twirl and whirl through the sky, snatching up insects to eat and gathering materials to build their nests.

F is for Feathers: A Bird Alphabet 978-1-53411-140-0 | $17.99

One little girl takes a keen interest in the swallows. Over the course of a year, she follows their life cycle. From the birth of the chicks in the spring to their becoming fledglings ready to leave the nest in summer, she watches as their busy lives unfold before her.

But once fall comes with school and cooler weather, it’s time to say farewell to the swallows. They fly south to winter in warmer climes and dip and dive in faraway fields.

Until spring . . . when the barn swallows return to their northern home, and to the little girl who has waited for them.

•Back matter includes information about barn swallows and how they live.

Christina Wilsdon is a science writer fascinated by all topics related to animals, habitats, and ecosystems. She’s written nonfiction for all ages and lives in Seattle, Washington.

Jess Mason is a cat lover and reader of books. She has illustrated picture books as well as middle-grade books, and she lives in Worcestershire, England.

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Frontlist 978-1-53411-276-6 March Ages 4-8 32 pages, 9 × 9 inches $16.99, Can. $23.99 Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 • eBook available

Sam and Lucy

For another story about friendships and goodbyes, see

Maryjo Scott Sam loves his flock of chickens. He feeds and cares for them every day.

But his favorite is Lucy.

She used to be the smallest hen but under Sam’s gentle care of extra treats and extra hugs, Lucy thrived. Soon, she became the star of the flock.

Bear and Bird 978-1-58536-835-8 | $15.99

Just as Sam took care of her, Lucy took care of her fellow hens, watching over the baby chicks and making sure everyone had a safe place.

But time has passed and now Lucy is older. She’s not sick but she’s also not well. And Sam does his best to make his friend comfortable and happy for whatever time they have left together.

A tender, quiet story on what it means to love and to say goodbye.

Maryjo Scott is an illustrator, poet, and mother of three. She lives in the hills of Connecticut with her family, one little brown-eyed dog, two geckos, a chinchilla named Licorice, and a flock of talkative hens.

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Frontlist 978-1-53411-287-2 March Ages 6-10 40 pages, 9 × 11 inches $18.99, Can. $25.99 Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 • eBook available

For more ideas about where to road trip in America, see

Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees Michelle Schaub, Anne Lambelet Road trips can be a lot of fun, especially when there are intriguing places to visit and new things to learn.

M is for Majestic: A National Parks Alphabet PB: 978-1-58536-333-9 | $7.95

Through a variety of poetic forms, readers are taken on an armchair crosscountry journey across the continental United States to visit 14 historic tree sites, some famous and others less well known. From the Emancipation Oak in Hampton, Virginia, to the nearly five-thousand-year-old Methuselah tree in Schulman Grove, California, readers will discover trees that have traveled to the moon, witnessed the founding of our country, and inspired hope during troubled times.

Fascinating facts covering geography, history, and nature will encourage everyone, young and old, to take a closer look at our arboreal friends.

• An author’s note provides tips on how to be a tree champion.

Michelle Schaub is the award-winning author of several picture books and poetry collections, including Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmers’ Market. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Anne Lambelet is a picture book author and illustrator whose titles include Maria the Matador, Dogs and their People, and The Poisoned Apple. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Frontlist 978-1-53411-289-6 March Ages 4-8 32 pages, 11 × 9 inches $18.99, Can. $25.99 Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 • eBook available

When You Go Into Nature

Another book by Sheri M. Bestor

Sheri M. Bestor, Sydney Hanson When you go into nature, there are plenty of lessons to learn. And not just about the animals and insects you see. You will learn lessons about yourself.

Did you know the garden snail is one of the slowest creatures on earth?

Following its example, you can learn to take things slowly, experiencing things more fully instead of rushing through to the next activity.

Light the Sky, Firefly!

978-1-53411-115-8 | $17.99

From bees, ants, and geese, you can learn about teamwork. They all must work together to achieve their goals, whether it is gathering pollen for a hive or flying as a flock.

And just like the common garter snake shedding its old skin for a new one, you can learn to let go of unproductive habits and behaviors.

When You Go Into Nature encourages readers to observe the nature around us and find ways to incorporate mindfulness into our own lives.

•Back matter includes an author’s note about living a mindful life.

Sheri M. Bestor’s previous books include Good Trick, Walking Stick! and Light the Sky, Firefly!

She lives in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.

Illustrator and production artist Sydney Hanson was raised alongside a passel of pets and brothers in Minnesota. She lives in Sierra Madre, California, with her family. sleepingbearpress.com

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Frontlist 978-1-53411-282-7 March Ages 4-8 40 pages, 9 × 11 inches $18.99, Can. $25.99 Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 • eBook available

For another great book about gardening, see

Just Flowers Erin Dealey, Kate Cosgrove When a new neighbor moves next door to Izzy, Izzy is excited to share a love of plants and flowers. Even on a snowy day there are treasures to be enjoyed.

Every Little Seed 978-1-53411-269-8 | $18.99

Izzy points out the small white blossoms of the snowdrops, but the new neighbor dismisses both the flowers and Izzy. The only things he cares about are his roses, which haven’t bloomed yet.

Throughout spring and into summer, Izzy continues to point out all the beautiful plants and flowers growing in their two gardens. There are buttercups, tulips, sweet peas, and many more. But the more Izzy wants to share, the more that grumpy neighbor doesn’t care. These “common flowers” mean nothing next to his prized roses.

Is there someone who will enjoy all this botanical beauty with Izzy?

•Back matter shows the different plants and flowers mentioned in the story.

Erin Dealey’s children’s books include Christmas Ahoy!, Snow Globe Wishes, and K is for Kindergarten. She lives in northern California.

Kate Cosgrove is the New York Times-bestselling illustrator of A Day With No Words, and her other books include And The Bullfrogs Sing: A Life Cycle. She lives in Lansing, Michigan.

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Our Newest Board Book Series!

Frontlist Hello Baby Brown Bear!

978-1-53411-284-1 March Ages 0-3 18 pages, 6 × 6 inches $9.99, Can. $13.99 Board Book CTN: 20 • eBook available

Hello Baby Giraffe!

978-1-53411-331-2 March

NEW!

Ages 0-3 18 pages, 6 × 6 inches $9.99, Can. $13.99 Board Book CTN: 20 • eBook available

Say Hello! Baby Animals Series Who doesn’t love a baby? And babies love watching and learning about other babies, especially when those babies have feathers and fur and maybe four legs.

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This new board book series features adorable photographs of baby animals doing . . . well, baby things, like playing, sleeping, eating, and of course, cuddling with Mom or Dad. Age-appropriate animal facts and engaging sound words are relayed in large colorful type. Books include an opportunity for baby and reader to share a smooch or a snuggle--just like the animals. Sturdy boards and rounded corners are safe for little hands and are drool proof, too!

Hello Baby Penguin!

978-1-53411-283-4 | $9.99

It’s never too early to introduce your little one to the babies of the animal kingdom.

Hello Baby Sloth!

978-1-53411-285-8 | $9.99

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Frontlist 978-1-53411-309-1 February Ages 4-8 32 pages, 9 × 11 inches $18.99, Can. $25.99 Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 • eBook available

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Moon d i E

Written by Sahtinay Abaza & Illustrated by Sandra Eide For another sweet story about sibling connections, see

Looking for the Eid Moon Sahtinay Abaza, Sandra Eide Sara can’t wait for Eid, the Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan.

It’s a wonderful holiday with decorations, special foods, and family get-togethers. But Eid won’t begin until the crescent moon is spotted.

Because I’m New 978-1-53411-071-7 | $16.99

Sara is determined that she and her younger sister, Lulu, will be the first to see the moon. It won’t be easy as the crescent is faint and hard to find. But that won’t stop Sara and Lulu as they head outside to begin their watch.

As the sky grows dark, Sara and Lulu wait and wait and wait. But it’s a little scary being out by themselves.

Finally, a bright light flashes across the night sky. Is it the Eid moon?

This tender story reminds readers that holiday time spent with loved ones is always filled with a little magic.

•Back matter includes information about the Eid holiday.

Sahtinay Abaza’s Looking for the Eid Moon won the 2019 SCBWI Emerging Voices Award and is inspired by her own family’s tradition. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida.

Sandra Eide’s art is influenced by her childhood in the Pacific Northwest, family and animal friends, and her multicultural heritage. She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Frontlist 978-1-53411-297-1 March Ages 4-8 32 pages, 9 × 11 inches $18.99, Can. $25.99 Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 • eBook available

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A Voice Like Yours Frank Murphy and April Groman, Kayla Harren Right at this moment, there are billions and billions and billions of people alive on our planet. Each with their own voice. And like all the billions and billions and billions of people, each voice is unique. And each voice can help us connect with one another, make art, and effect change.

But what does it mean to have a voice and what can it do?

A Voice Like Yours covers all the ways we make ourselves heard—from whispers or kind acts to foreign languages, sign language, and other nonverbal communication—and all the things we can express and change with a voice. A celebration of diversity and communicating across differences.

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This latest offering from the Like You series team examines and celebrates the power behind a voice, single and collective, shouted or whispered. How will you use your voice?

•Back matter includes information on adaptive communication solutions for children with disabilities.

Frank Murphy’s children’s books include A Boy Like You. He lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania.

April Groman is a Korean American special education teacher and debut author. She lives in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Kayla Harren’s children’s books include The Boy Who Grew a Forest: The True Story of Jadav Payeng. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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Frontlist 978-1-53411-308-4 March Ages 6-10 32 pages, 9 × 11 inches $18.99, Can. $25.99 Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 • eBook available

Another book about a sweet treat!

Ice Cream Everywhere: Sweet Stories from Around the World Judy Campbell-Smith, Lucy Semple I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! And that is true no matter where you live. All over the world, people are making and eating ice cream.

Make More S’mores 978-1-53411-176-9 | $18.99

But are all ice creams the same? Ice Cream Everywhere: Sweet Stories from Around the World gives readers an around-the-world glimpse into how people enjoy this favorite treat.

In Italy, gelato is what they serve and often in a brioche bun. In India, kulfi, which is similar to a type of frozen custard, is sold in stores and on the street by vendors called kulfiwalas. If you visit Japan, you might eat a cold treat called mochi, which are ice cream balls wrapped in a chewy rice dough.

But no matter where you go or what it’s locally called, ice cream with family and friends is always a time of joy and celebration.

•Back matter includes a map and information about the different types of ice cream featured.

Judy Campbell-Smith is an author and ice cream aficionado. She loves writing about family, Black history, and diverse cultures. She lives in Ontario, California.

Lucy Semple is an illustrator whose previous books include Ocean Soup: A Recipe for You, Me, and a Cleaner Sea. She is based in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom.

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Frontlist 978-1-53411-316-9 March Ages 4-8 32 pages, 11 × 9 inches $18.99, Can. $25.99 Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 • eBook available

The Girl Who Loved Poutine

Check out another great SPUD story!

Lorna Schultz Nicholson, Rachel Qiuqi Zoey loves poutine with its french fries, gravy, and squeaky squeaky cheese curds. It’s her favorite dish to make with her father. And it’s their tradition to make it for their shared July 1 birthday.

Zoey is excited. Tomorrow is her fifth birthday! It’s also a holiday in Canada.

This year, family members from across Canada are coming to celebrate Zoey’s birthday.

Chip and Curly: The Great Potato Race 978-1-58536-408-4 | $16.99

But as a surprise to Zoey, everyone is bringing their own special poutine dish.

There are recipes from all over Canada, including Alberta, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island. All unique and so delicious!

It will be a poutine contest and Zoey will be the judge. How will Zoey ever decide whose dish is the winner?

•Back matter includes the history of this classic dish, as well as a recipe.

Lorna Schultz Nicholson is an award-winning author whose books include Good Morning, Sunshine! The Joey Moss Story. She divides her time between Alberta and British Columbia.

Rachel Qiuqi’s books include Fiona the Fruit Bat and We Are Earthlings. She was born in Shanghai and now lives in Toronto.

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Frontlist 978-1-53411-292-6 March Ages 4-8 32 pages, 10 × 10 inches $18.99, Can. $25.99 Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 • eBook available

The Own Voices, Own Stories Award Collection Titles in this collection are written by new authors from historically marginalized groups with the intention of recognizing and amplifying new and diverse voices with underrepresented perspectives. By publishing the stories of our OVOS award winners, we hope to reflect authentic experiences and perspectives back to the children and families that share them—and to our readers at large.

A Little Bit of Everything Meghana Narayan, Michelle Carlos When Amaya was born, it seemed as if the universe was celebrating her arrival along with her parents. Each night as they tucked her in, they told her: You have a little bit of where you go, and a bit of who you meet.

You have a little bit of the things you do, and a bit of who you want to be.

And this little bit of everything shapes Amaya’s life. From her first dip in the ocean to her first dance in the rain to her first faraway trip to meet her grandmother, every experience and adventure is a memory and story of who Amaya is.

But now there’s a new baby in Amaya’s family. What can Amaya say to her new sibling about what she has learned?

Meghana Narayan is an author and artist devoted to telling stories that reflect the experiences of diverse readers. She lives outside Washington, D.C., with her husband and two young daughters.

Michelle Carlos was raised by mathematicians in the Philippines. Her travels, memories, dreams, and exposure to diverse cultures influence her art. She lives in Stuttgart, Germany.

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Frontlist 978-1-53411-310-7 April Ages 4-8 32 pages, 11 × 9 inches $18.99, Can. $25.99 Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20

Grand Prize Winner!

• eBook available

A Kurta to Remember Gauri Dalvi Pandya, Avani Dwivedi Soon, one little girl will be moving to a new home in a new country. Her parents are busy packing suitcases and boxes with all the things they will need there.

While some children might be excited at the thought of change and a new adventure, all she can think about are the special things she will miss—like all the sights and smells and tastes of her life in India. And her grandparents.

She will miss Aaji and Ajoba most of all.

There will be a wide ocean and thousands of miles separating them. How can she not lose touch with those most dear to her?

With help from her grandparents, she comes up with a way to make sure she is always connected with her family, no matter how far the distance.

•Back matter includes a glossary of Marathi words.

Gauri Dalvi Pandya is a debut author and Grand Prize winner of the Sleeping Bear Press Own Voices, Own Stories Award. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.

Avani Dwivedi grew up in Mumbai, India, and later moved to the United States to pursue her passion of becoming an artist. She lives in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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Frontlist 978-1-53411-277-3 April Ages 6-10 40 pages, 11 × 9 inches $18.99, Can. $25.99 Jacketed Hardcover CTN: 20 • eBook available

Here’s another great outdoor title from Judy Young.

T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet Judy Young, Sharisse Steber

H is for Hook: A Fishing Alphabet 978-1-58536-347-6 | $17.95

In the United States alone there are close to 60 million hikers. And it’s the most popular outdoor activity in Canada. While hiking is a lot of fun, there are many health benefits from being out in nature, including physical exercise and stress relief.

Using poetry and expository text, T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet is an A-to-Z guide on how to prepare and make the most of outdoor adventures. Topics include information on gear and clothing, trail etiquette and safety rules, along with recommended trails to travel.

And when you don’t have time to get out of town, there are suggestions on how to make the most of hiking near your home. T is for Trails is the perfect road map for hiking adventures.

•Back matter includes instructions on how to read a compass.

Judy Young’s books include The Wild World of Buck Bray adventure series. She has hiked in 42 states and 5 Canadian provinces and territories, and lives in Idaho.

Sharisse Steber is the author-illustrator of Rise and Roar: A Guided Journal for Outdoor Adventure. Her treks include Everest Base Camp, Kilimanjaro, and more. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Frontlist 978-1-53411-341-1 April Ages 9 and up 240 pages, 5 × 8 inches $12.99, Can. $17.99 Paperback CTN: 20 • eBook available

The Wildes: The Amazon

Other books by Roland Smith

Roland Smith Ring and Asia Wilde’s lives are anything but ordinary. Some of their closest friends are endangered monkeys and rare birds.

Instead of attending middle school, they accompany their parents (scientists who work to save endangered species) on adventures around the world. They spend more time climbing trees, tracking animal prints, and taking on threehundred-pound anacondas than they do filling out worksheets.

The Wildes: The Vaquita 978-1-53411-307-7 | $17.95

But a research trip to the Amazon rain forest turns into a dangerous mystery when their mother goes missing. Who kidnapped Dr. Jane Wilde, and why?

Ring and Asia have the skills to survive the jungle—but do they have what it takes to rescue their mom?

The Wildes: The Amazon is a fast-paced adventure story with timely themes, illustrated chapter heads, and an available teacher’s guide.

Roland Smith is the award-winning author of more than 90 books for young readers, including the I, Q series with Sleeping Bear Press. A former zookeeper and research biologist, he and his wife live on a farm south of Portland, Oregon.

Independence Hall HC: 978-1-58536-468-8 | $15.95 PB: 978-1-58536-325-4 | $12.99

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Fall 2023

Wishes of the World

Warrior: A Patient’s Courageous Quest

Melissa Stiveson, Khoa Le 978-1-53411-175-2 Ages 4-8 • 32 pages • 9 × 11 • $18.99 The tradition of wish making is universal and young readers can explore customs from around the world, including wishing on a star to wishing on a four-leaf clover.

Shannon Stocker, Sarah K. Turner 978-1-53411-180-6 Ages 4-8 • 40 pages • 9 × 11 • $18.99 Maria is facing a difficult fight, but she’s a warrior. This allegory tells the courageous story of the millions of warriors battling cancers and chronic diseases, facing their own monsters every day.

Christmas Ahoy!

Who Am I?

Erin Dealey, Kayla Stark 978-1-53411-178-3 Ages 2-8 • 32 pages • 11” x 9” • $18.99 Rhyming text helps little readers count their way through this holiday boat parade, starting with one sailboat with its mast lit as a lighthouse.

Julie Buchholtz, Aliya Ghare 978-1-53411-181-3 Ages 4-8 • 32 pages • 10 × 10 • $18.99 Written from an indigenous perspective, Who Am I? praises the bounties of the world and reminds us of the special relationship we all have with nature.

Grand Prize Winner! The Own Voices, Own Stories Award Collection

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Fall 2023

La Mariachi

Dancing the Tinikling

Isabel Estrada, Addy Rivera Sonda 978-1-53411-191-2 Ages 4-8 • 32 pages • 9 × 11 • $18.99 Tuchi longs to be a mariachi, but her teacher says, “Mariachi is only for boys.” How can this be? Doesn’t the music belong to everyone? Will Tuchi’s dream come true?

Bobbie Peyton, Diobelle Cerna 978-1-53411-196-7 Ages 4-8 • 32 pages • 10 × 10 • $18.99 Jojo learns to dance the tinikling from his grandmother, as he honors his Filipino traditions and learns new ones with his American friends.

The Own Voices, Own Stories Award Collection

The Own Voices, Own Stories Award Collection

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The River That Wolves Moved: A True Tale from Yellowstone 978-1-53411-120-2, $17.99

Snowflakes on Our Tongues

If the Rivers Run Free

Mike Ornstein, Pauline Gregory 978-1-53411-195-0 Ages 4-8 • 32 pages • 11 × 9 • $18.99 When a farmer isn’t paying attention, the farm animals romp and play as they try to catch snowflakes on their tongues. Told in rhyming text and includes science facts.

Andrea Debbink, Nicole Wong 978-1-53411-278-0 Ages 4-8 • 40 pages • 9 × 11 • $18.99 Rivers provide most of the water we use every day, but sometimes we don’t even know they are there. Rhyming text explores “daylighting,” restoring buried rivers to their rightful places.

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Letters from Space 978-1-53411-074-8, $16.99

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A Song So Black, So Proud!

So You Want to Be an Astronaut

R.J. Owens, Keisha Okafor 978-1-53411-270-4 Ages 4-8 • 40 pages • 9 × 11 • $18.99 After the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the song “Say It Loud—I’m Black and I’m Proud” became a civil rights anthem. In first-person text, the iconic song speaks for itself.

Clayton Anderson, Iris Amaya 978-1-53411-185-1 Ages 4-8 • 32 pages • 9 × 11 • $18.99 Retired US astronaut Clayton Anderson explains the skills needed to be part of a space mission. And the training that astronauts need also comes in handy here on Earth.

Fix and Stitch

SUPERGRAN!

Barbara Nass, Liza Woodruff 978-1-53411-170-7 Ages 4-8 • 32 pages • 9 × 11 • $18.99 Squirrel closes his tailoring shop to get ready for winter, but he keeps getting interrupted by neighbors needing his help. But what happens if Squirrel doesn’t take care of himself?

Rhonda Gowler Greene, Lee Cosgrove 978-1-53411-177-6 Ages 4-8 • 32 pages • 9 × 11 • $18.99 In one household, Mom is late to work, Dad is sick with the flu, and the rest of the family is dealing with chaos. It’s SUPERGRAN to the rescue!

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Nana Loves You, Sleepyhead

Sue Heavenrich, Chamisa Kellogg 978-1-53411-184-4 Ages 4-8 • 32 pages • 10 × 10 • $18.99 Using “The House That Jack Built” rhyme scheme, the journey of bringing a pumpkin to harvest is showcased for young readers.

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Helen Foster James, Petra Brown 978-1-53411-139-4 Ages 0-4 • 32 pages • 10 × 10 • $18.99 A bedtime treat from the team behind the Loves You! series.

Nana and grand bunny get ready for bed with a snuggle, a story, and a cozy blanket.

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Do Not Eat This Book!: Fun with Jewish Foods & Festivals Beth Kander, Mike Moran 978-1-53411-188-2 Ages 4-8 • 32 pages • 9 × 11 • $18.99 With a little Yiddish and a lot of humor, this bubbly read-aloud book about holiday foods and traditions emphasizes the joy of the Jewish experience. Includes recipes.

A Family Like Ours Frank Murphy and Alice Lee, Kayla Harren 978-1-53411-186-8 Ages 4-8 • 32 pages • 9 × 11 • $18.99 There are so many families in the world. Some are large; some are small. Some have two parents, some just one. A celebration of family in all its unique forms.

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The Wildes: The Vaquita

Barbara Joosse, Kevin M. Barry 978-1-53411-272-8 Ages 4-8 • 32 pages • 9 × 11 • $18.99 When a young boy settles down to sleep for the night, scary noises keep him awake. Don’t worry! These “monsters” (including snowplows and garbage trucks) are here to help.

Roland Smith 978-1-53411-307-7 Ages 9+ • 288 pages • 5 × 8 • $17.95 Ring and Asia Wilde are in Baja, Mexico, searching for the endangered vaquita—a type of porpoise. Instead, they’re finding danger and conspiracy! They’ll need all their sleuthing skills to solve this mystery.

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Index Title Index Christmas Ahoy!........................................20 Dancing the Tinikling.................................21 Do Not Eat This Book: Fun with Jewish Foods & Festivals................................................23 Every Little Seed.......................................25 Family Like Ours, A...................................23 Fix and Stitch............................................22 Girl Who Loved Poutine, The..................3, 15 Hello Baby Brown Bear!.........................3, 11 Hello Baby Giraffe!................................3, 11 Ice Cream Everywhere: Sweet Stories from Around the World..........................3, 14 If the Rivers Run Free................................21 Junia, The Book Mule of Troublesome Creek.................................3, 5 Just Flowers..........................................3, 10 27

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Kurta to Remember, A...........................3, 17 Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees........3, 8 Little Bit of Everything, A.......................3, 16 Looking for the Eid Moon......................3, 12

Warrior: A Patient’s Courageous Quest......20 When You Go Into Nature........................3, 9 Who Am I?................................................20 Wildes, The: The Amazon.......................3, 19 Wildes, The: The Vaquita...........................24 Wishes of the World..................................20

Mariachi, La..............................................21 Nana Loves You, Sleepyhead.....................23 Pie That Molly Grew, The...........................23 Sam and Lucy.........................................3, 7 Say Hello! Baby Animals series..............3, 11 Snowflakes on Our Tongues.......................21 Some Days Are Yellow.............................3, 4 Song So Black, So Proud!, A......................22 So You Want to Be an Astronaut................22 Street Monsters........................................24 SUPERGRAN!............................................22 Swallows Swirl........................................3, 6 T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet............3, 18 Voice Like Yours, A................................3, 13

Author Index Abaza, Sahtinay........................................12 Anderson, Clayton.....................................22 Bestor, Sheri Mabry....................................9 Buchholtz, Julie.........................................20 Campbell-Smith, Judy................................14 Dealey, Erin.........................................10, 20 Debbink, Andrea.......................................21 sleepingbearpress.com

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Estrada, Isabel..........................................21 Greene, Rhonda Gowler............................22 Groman, April............................................13 Heavenrich, Sue........................................23 James, Helen Foster..................................23 Joosse, Barbara.........................................24 Kander, Beth.............................................23 Lee, Alice..................................................23 Murphy, Frank.....................................13, 23 Narayan, Meghana....................................16 Nass, Barbara...........................................22 Nicholson, Lorna Schultz...........................15 Ornstein, Mike..........................................21 Owens, R.J................................................22 Pandya, Gauri Dalvi...................................17 Peyton, Bobbie..........................................21

Illustrator Index Amaya, Iris................................................22

Okafor, Keisha...........................................22

Barry, Kevin M...........................................24 Brown, Petra.............................................23

Qiuqi, Rachel............................................15

Carlos, Michelle........................................16 Cerna, Diobelle.........................................21 Cosgrove, Kate..........................................10 Cosgrove, Lee...........................................22

Rivera Sonda, Addy...................................21

Dwivedi, Avani...........................................17

Scott, Maryjo..............................................7 Semple, Lucy............................................14 Stark, Kayla..............................................20 Steber, Sharisse........................................18

Eide, Sandra.............................................12

Turner, Sarah K.........................................20

Gardner, David C.........................................5 Ghare, Aliya..............................................20 Gregory, Pauline........................................21 Hanson, Sydney..........................................9 Harren, Kayla......................................13, 23

Wong, Nicole............................................21 Woodruff, Liza...........................................22

Kellogg, Chamisa......................................23 Lambelet, Anne...........................................8 Le, Khoa...................................................20 Lee, Michelle..............................................4 Mason, Jess................................................6 Moran, Mike..............................................23

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Backlist Ideas for Holiday Themes!

January

February

A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet 978-1-53411-137-0

A Song So Black, So Proud!

978-1-53411-270-4

Badger’s Perfect Garden 978-1-53411-000-7

Bread for Words 978-1-53411-001-4

Every Little Seed 978-1-53411-269-8

Stompin’ at the Savoy: How Chick Webb Became the King of Drums 978-1-53411-097-7

Mushroom Rain 978-1-53411-150-9

Chinese New Year

PoPo’s Lucky Chinese New Year 978-1-58536-978-2 D is for Dancing Dragon: A China Alphabet 978-1-58536-273-8

Black History Month

March

First Day of Spring

Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon 978-1-58536-413-8

Women’s History Month June Almeida, Virus Detective!

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Valentine’s Day Mr. Goat’s Valentine 978-1-58536-944-7

Splash! Ethelda Bleibtrey Makes Waves of Change 978-1-53411-143-1 So Much More to Helen!

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Invisible Lizard in Love 978-1-53411-015-1

April Earth Day

S is for Save the Planet 978-1-58536-428-2 Ocean Soup: A Recipe for You, Me, and a Cleaner Sea 978-1-53411-118-9 Little Dandelion Seeds the World 978-1-53411-053-3 A Planet Like Ours 978-1-53411-153-0

May Mother’s Day Welcome to the World 978-1-53411-012-0 Mommy Loves You! 978-1-58536-941-6 M is for Mom 978-1-58536-458-9 Hello, Baby! I’m Your Mom 978-1-53411-146-2

June

Father’s Day Daddy Loves You! 978-1-53411-059-5 My Daddy Likes to Say 978-1-58536-432-9 A Cape!

978-1-53411-111-0 Say Daddy!

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