Sterling Fall 11 Children's Catalog by Grant Brandeis

Sterling

children’s books fall 2011

Table of Contents Board Books, 10 Picture Books, 14 Fiction & Literature, 24 Creativity & Activities, 29 Flash Kids, 35 History, 39 Science & Nature, 42 Young Adult, 47 Display, 50 Author & Illustrators, 52 Index, 55

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BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND. • Includes a special note putting the song in historical context for your readers by renowned music columnist Greil Marcus, plus a personal note on the art by Muth • Stellar combination of talents: Bob Dylan and Caldecott Honor medalist Jon J Muth • “Blowin’ in the Wind” is arguably Dylan’s most popular song—and this is the first time it has been interpreted in picture book form • “Blowin’ in the Wind” was inducted into the Grammy® Hall of Fame • A CD of Dylan’s original 1963 recording is included in the book Marketing & Publicity Campaign • Tour and events with Jon J Muth. Event proposals requested • National print, broadcast, and online publicity coverage • National online advertising campaign • Facebook advertising • NPR sponsorship • Holiday round-up focus title • Posters for schools and libraries • Display

978-1-4027-8002-8 • $17.95 ($21.95 CAN) Hardcover + CD • 11 1/2 x 10 1/2 • 32 pages, all in color Available November 2011

BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND

Bob Dylan, illustrated by Jon J Muth 978-1-4027-8002-8 | $17.95 (CAN $21.95) | Hardcover + CD 11 ½ x 10 ½ | 32 pages, all in color | November 2011

ith words by one of the most admired songwriters of all time and illustrations by a Caldecott Honor medalist, this powerful and timely picture book will be treasured by adults and children alike. Following the success of Man Gave Names to All the Animals comes a stunning version of Bob Dylan’s beloved song: the anthemic “Blowin’ in the Wind.” Dylan’s poetic lyrics defined an era, and Jon J Muth is the perfect artist to interpret this iconic song for a new generation of readers. This beautiful edition includes a CD of Dylan’s original 1963 recording of the song.

About the Author

About the Illustrator

BOB DYLAN has written more than 600 songs. His 46 albums have sold more than 110 million copies around the world. He has won numerous awards including the Kennedy Center Honor, the French Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Sweden’s Polar Music Prize, an Academy Award®, a Golden Globe®, and Grammys® too numerous to mention. In 2008, Bob Dylan was awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for his “profound impact on popular music and American culture.” His most recent album of original material, Together Through Life, was released in 2009 and entered the number one slot in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

JON J MUTH is a bestselling writer and illustrator. For over 20 years he created comics and graphic novels, culminating in the industry’s highest honor, an Eisner Award for The Mystery Play. Muth is the author and illustrator of Zen Shorts, a Caldecott Honor book, which Kirkus Reviews called “as perfect a picture book as can be.” He illustrated the anthology A Family of Poems by Caroline Kennedy, and the New York Times described his book The Three Questions as “quietly life-changing.” Mr. Muth’s work has been translated into more than a dozen languages. He lives in New York.

pop-up book

marketing and publicity campaign

• National author tour with a focus on large event venues. Event proposals requested

uff, the Magic Dragon flies into a new dimension in this spectacular, deluxe pop-up book. Master paper engineer Bruce Foster, who created the bestselling Harry Potter pop-up, brings Peter Yarrow and Lenny Lipton’s timeless song to life via six lavish spreads, plus extra gatefold pops, enchanting special effects, and a four-song audio CD recorded by Peter Yarrow.

• Major print, broadcast, and online publicity coverage • Author interviews in national broadcast media outlets and local broadcast media in tour cities • Radio satellite tour • Holiday round-up focus title • National print and online advertising campaign • NPR sponsorship • Advertising on PBS.org

The Puff pic tu book has so re ld over one million copies worldwide!

• Display BRUCE FOSTER is the award-winning paper engineer of nearly 40 pop-up books, including his latest bestseller, Harry Potter. His work has been selected three times for the Today show’s annual “Top Ten Hot List,” and has been exhibited at the National Museum of American History and been featured by the Movable Books Society and the Smithsonian Institute Library. He lives in Houston, Texas.

PETER YARROW is a member of the iconic ’60s folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary. Along with Lenny Lipton, he wrote the beloved song and now hit book Puff, the Magic Dragon. Yarrow is a Grammy® winner and an Emmy® nominee for his animated TV specials based on Puff. Among the many honors bestowed upon him, Yarrow is proudest of the Allard K. Lowenstein Award, which he received for advancing the causes of human rights, peace, and freedom. In addition to extensive touring and performing, Peter is active in Operation Respect, an organization that promotes anti-bullying awareness in schools across the country. He lives in New York City.

PUFF, THE MAGIC DRAGON POP-UP BOOK Created by Peter Yarrow and Lenny Lipton, with paintings by Eric Puybaret and paper engineering by Bruce Foster

978-1-4027-8711-9 | $26.95 (Can $32.95) | Hardcover and CD 10 ½" x 9 ½" | 14 full-color pages | November 2011

ERIC PUYBARET graduated from the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Puff, the Magic Dragon was his first American picture book. He has since published The Nutcracker, retold by John Cech, for Sterling, as well as several picture books for other publishers. He lives in France.

PUFF, THE MAGIC DRAGON POP-UP BOOK 10-COPY FLOOR DISPLAY 978-1-4027-9714-9 | $269.50 (Can $329.50)

PUFF,THE MAGIC DRAGON POP-UP BOOK 10-Copy Floor DISPLAY 978-1-4027-9714-9 $269.50 (Can $329.50)

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LISA LOEB’S SILLY SING-ALONG

The Disappointing Pancake and Other Zany Songs Pop star Lisa Loeb brings her wit, wacky humor, and sparkling creativity to the page in her first children’s songbook—featuring a CD with four original silly songs plus six all-time kids’ favorites! Filled with tons of sing-along fun, this entertaining collection serves up activities, choreography, and even a recipe for creating a kid-style coconut cream “pie.”

• The first of two spectacularly fun songbooks • Comes with a 10-song CD recorded by Lisa Loeb • Lisa has huge exposure, from hit songs to a new line of eyewear inspired by her hip, fun style (lisaloebeyewear.com)

Marketing & Publicity Campaign:

by Lisa Loeb, illustrated by Ryan O’Rourke 978-1-4027-6915-3 | $14.95 (Can $17.95) | Hardcover & CD 24 pages (all in color) | 9§¾ x 9§¾ | October 2011

• National author tour with a focus on large event venues • National broadcast media and local broadcast media in tour cities • Major print and online review attention • Radio satellite tour • Social media campaign via Lisa’s Facebook and Twitter pages • Mommy blog tour • Celebrity praise from Tori Spelling, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Brooke Shields • National online advertising campaign • Author video • Holiday round-up focus title

About the Author Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter LISA LOEB first found success with her platinum-selling song “Stay (I Missed You)” from the film Reality Bites and now enjoys a multidimensional career that encompasses music, film, television, and voice-overs. Her acclaimed studio releases include the Gold record Tails and its follow-up, the Grammynominated and Gold-selling Firecracker. Lisa has also recorded two award-winning children’s CD’s, Catch the Moon (with noted children’s musical artist Elizabeth Mitchell) and Camp Lisa. Lisa created the Camp Lisa Foundation to send children to summer camp who otherwise would not have the opportunity. Lisa Loeb lives in Studio City, CA. For more information, go to lisaloeb.com or follow her on Twitter @lisaloeb4real.

About the Illustrator RYAN O’ROURKE has earned acclaim for his art from American Illustration, The Society of Illustrators, and others. Ryan O’Rourke lives in northern Connecticut with his wife and two cats.

SONGS INCLUDE: Fried Ham · I’m a Little Coconut · The Banjo Song · Chewing Gum · Sippin’ Cider · Found a Peanut · A Co Di By Doze (A Cold in My Nose)* · Everybody Dreams* · Opposite Day* · The Disappointing Pancake* *original songs

MURDER IS SUCH A DIRTY WORD... NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR GREGG OLSEN MAKES HIS YA DEBUT WITH THIS BRAND-NEW SERIES FOR TEENS!

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLAN • Pre-publication press lunch • Pre-publication bookstore tour • Galleys • National author tour • National TV, radio, online, and print media campaign • National online consumer advertising campaign • Social media campaign • Book trailer and author videos • School and library advertising and marketing • In-school marketing campaign • Cell-phone text-messaging campaign

ew York Times bestselling adult true crime author Gregg Olsen makes his YA debut with EMPTY COFFIN, a gripping new fiction series for teens based on rippedfrom-the-headlines stories. . .with a paranormal touch. Crime lives—and dies—in the deceptively pictureperfect town of Port Gamble (aka “Empty Coffin”), Washington. Evil lurks and strange things happen—and 15-year-olds Hayley and Taylor Ryan secretly use their wits and their telepathic “twin-sense” to uncover the truth about the town’s victims and culprits. Envy, the series debut, involves the mysterious death of the twins’ old friend, Katelyn. Was it murder? Suicide? An accident? Hayley and Taylor are determined to find out—and as they investigate, they stumble upon a dark truth that is far more disturbing than they ever could have imagined. Based on the shocking true crime about cyberbullying, Envy will take you to the edge—and push you right over.

ENVY by Gregg Olsen

978-1-4027-8957-1 • $17.95 (CAN $21.95) • in hardcover 352 pages • 6 x 9 • AUGUST 2011 • Splinter • Rights: W COMING FALL 2012

Book #2 in the EMPTY COFFIN series BETRAYAL 978-1-4027-8958-8 • $17.95 (CAN $21.95) in hardcover 6 x 9 • Splinter • Rights: W

PRAISE FOR GREGG OLSEN “Dark and addictive, ENVY delivers a frightening look at online

Gregg Olsen is a New York Times bestselling and awardwinning author whose books have sold over one million copies. Olsen’s books have been translated into multiple languages, and he has been interviewed on various

anonymity that tears families and a small town apart with tragic consequences…Olsen brings something new to Young Adult suspense in a promising new series.” —Jordan Dane, critically acclaimed author of In the Arms of Stone Angels

TV programs. For more info go to: greggolsen.com

The third book in the bestselling TIGER’S CURSE SERIES! • Tiger’s Curse was a New York Times bestseller • The Tiger’s Curse series is currently in development for a feature film • Tiger’s Curse was listed as one of “Eleven YA Novels We Can’t Wait to Read in 2011” by MTV.com’s Hollywood Crush blog

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• Tiger’s Curse is one of two novels selected by USA Today’s Winter Books preview as a “good read, exciting booksellers”

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLAN • National author tour • National TV, radio, online, and print publicity campaign • National online consumer advertising campaign • Social Media campaign on Facebook and Twitter • Book trailer video • New features and content on tigerscursebook.com • School and library advertising and marketing TIGER’S VOYAGE BY COLLEEN HOUCK 978-1-4027-8405-7 • $17.95 (CAN $21.95) • hardcover 496 pages • 6 ¼ x 9 • NOVEMBER 2011 • Splinter

ith the head-to-head battle against the villainous Lokesh behind her, Kelsey confronts a new heartbreak: in the wake of his traumatic experience, her beloved Ren no longer remembers who she is. As the trio continues its quest by challenging five cunning and duplicitous dragons, Ren and Kishan once more vie for her affections—leaving Kelsey more confused than ever. Fraught with danger, filled with magic, and packed with romance, Tiger’s Voyage brings Kelsey and her two tiger princes one step closer to breaking the curse.

Colleen Houck, a resident of Salem, Oregon, has already received popular and digital success with her debut novel, Tiger’s Curse, which was a finalist for the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Award in YA Fiction as a selfpublished eBook. She has also published Tiger’s Quest, the second volume in the epic series. Colleen lives with her husband and a life-sized white stuffed tiger. For more information visit tigerscursebook.com AVAILABLE NOW

This fast-paced novel includes a sneak peek at Tiger’s Destiny (Book 4) and a smart phone Tag code on the back cover that links to the series’ website.

TIGER’S CURSE

TIGER’S QUEST

“Tiger’s Curse is magical!” —Becca Fitzpatrick, New York Times bestselling author of Hush, Hush

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978-1-4027-8404-0

Film opens 11.23.11

HO, HO, HO! It’s going to be a very merry 3D Christmas with this new animated film adventure—plus five fun tie-in books from Sterling.

It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa and his army of highly trained field elves have delivered presents to every child in the world. However, Santa’s son Arthur discovers a little girl has been missed, and finds himself on an urgent mission to save the day before Christmas morning dawns! Produced by Aardman Animations for Sony Pictures Animation, Arthur Christmas will come to life in sparkling 3D this November 2011. It’s an exhilarating thrill-ride through the never before seen high-tech operation beneath the North Pole, with all the ingredients of a Christmas family classic. STARRING THE VOICE TALENT OF James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent, Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, and Ashley Jensen Rated PG • 3D CGI Animation TM and © 2011 Sony Pictures Animation Inc. All rights reserved

FILM MARKETING: • Trailer in theaters now

Strict on sale date for all titles

• 2nd trailer to air with The Smurfs rfs in July

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• Major marketing campaign starting rting in September • Marine Toys for Tots campaign

11.1.11 The five featured book tie-ins T s include

THE NOVEL 978-1-4027-9242-7

144 pp with 8 pp photo insert, 5 ¹/8 x 7 5/8 $4.95 (Can $5.95) • Target age 7+ An entertaining easy-to-read novel.

ARTHUR TO THE RESCUE!

ELF INVASION

978-1-4027-9243-4

978-1-4027-9244-1

24 pp with full-color illustrations • 8 x 8 $3.95 (Can $4.95) • Target age 4+ This charming picture book follows Grand-Santa and Arthur’s adventure as they try to deliver one last Christmas gift the old-fashioned way.

32 pp with full-color illustrations • 6 x 9 $3.95 (Can $4.95) • Target age 4-7 Meet the elves! This Level 2 reader spotlights Santa’s top-secret “elf invasion” gift-delivery team.

NO PRESENT LEFT BEHIND! Sticker Book 978-1-4027-9245-8

16 pp with 100 stickers • fullcolor illustrations • 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 $6.95 (Can $8.95) • Target age 3-7 The fun continues with this activity-based storybook that contains 100 stickers to place onto scenes from the film.

THE MOVIE STORYBOOK 978-1-4027-9241-0

48 pp with full-color illustrations • 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 $9.95 (Can $11.95) • Target age 3+ An image-packed storybook. ARTHUR CHRISTMAS 40-COPY DISPLAY 978-1-4027-9430-8

8 Copies of each title $238.00 (Can $294.00) See page 51 for display image

STERLING Board Books fall 2011

COMING AUGUST 2011

Irresistibly adorable mini board book sets f rom the best-loved children’s authors!

My Mini Book Collection

These charming little collections will enchant toddlers—and make perfect stocking stuffers,

baby shower gifts, or present for a child. Each mini library features four tiny, simple, and delightful books from a popular author/illustrator, all packaged in a handsome gift-giving slipcase. • Beautifully illustrated boxed sets by beloved artists with an international reputation. • At $6.95, these make perfect presents for holidays and showers, or toddler’s birthday gift $6.95 each (Can $8.95) • Four Hardcover Books in a Boxed Set • All books are 12 pages, all in color • 3 ½” x 3 ½”

Gyo Fujikawa’s

Richard Scarry’s

978-1-4027-8566-5

978-1-4027-8567-2

There’s nothing cuter than Gyo Fujikawa’s babies and animals— whether they’re playing with toys, sweetly napping, or just GROWING! This lovable collection features Each a treasure trove of art and text boxed set compiled from five of Fujikawa’s includes four most popular classics. mini board

Celebrate Christmas Busytown-style! Firefighters are stringing lights, stores are crowded, and everyone is in a merry mood in these four mini board books based on Richard Scarry’s Best Christmas Ever! Each brightly illustrated story spreads holiday cheer.

LITTLE LIBRARY

• Sterling editions of Gyo Fujikawa’s books have sold more than 306,000 copies

CHRISTMAS TALES

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Richard Scarry’s

• Richard Scarry has sold more than 200 million books worldwide; Sterling’s reissues have sold almost 246,000 copies

Mercer Mayer

BEST LITTLE BOOKS EVER

LITTLE CRITTER® A BUSY DAY 978-1-4027-8411-8

978-1-4027-8565-8

Going to work with Little Critter is fun! In four delightful mini board books, Mercer Mayer’s popular character is on the job as cowboy, doctor, construction worker, and police officer. Preschoolers will enjoy spending “a day in the life” as Little Critter lassos a bronco, heals the sick, builds a skyscraper, and catches a furry four, footed crook.

These Busytown books may be little…but Richard Scarry’s beloved Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and other beloved characters are as entertaining as ever! Toddlers will love these four brightly illustrated classic concept board books, which cover colors, counting, opposites, and shapes.

• Sterling editions of Mercer Mayer‘s books have sold over 73,000 copies • Mercer Mayer has an enormous reputation as a storyteller and illustrator

STERLING Ahoy, Li'l Buccaneers! Mark Iacolina Publisher: Sterling Published: September 2011 18 pages 978-1-4027-7815-5 Ages: from 2 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Board all in color 7X5 Carton Quantity: 64 Territory: World

Spooky Spooky Spooky! Cathy MacLennan Publisher: Boxer Books Published: September 2011 26 pages 978-1-9079-6715-3 Ages: up to 3 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Board all in color Territory: US/Can

Giddy Up, Li'l Buckaroos! Mark Iacolina Publisher: Sterling Published: September 2011 18 pages 978-1-4027-7814-8 Ages: from 2 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Board all in color 7X5 Carton Quantity: 64 Territory: World

One Christmas Eve A Merry Seek-and-Count Book Salina Yoon Publisher: Sterling Published: October 2011 14 pages 978-1-4027-8414-9 Ages: from 2 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Board all in color 7X7 Carton Quantity: 36 Territory: World

One Halloween Night A Spooky Seek-and-Count Book Salina Yoon Publisher: Sterling Published: September 2011 14 pages 978-1-4027-8413-2 Ages: from 2 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 Canadian) Board all in color 7X7 Carton Quantity: 30 Territory: World

Happy Sparkling Hanukkah Elizabeth Spurr, illustrated by Colleen Madden Publisher: Sterling Published: October 2011 24 pages 978-1-4027-7460-7 Ages: from 2 to 5 $5.95 ($6.95 Canadian) Board all in color 6X6 Carton Quantity: 72 Territory: World

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MERCER MAYER received his first big break when a family friend gave him the names of some of the most reputable children’s book editors. Mayer set out with a bag filled with his sketches and doodles, and luck was with him: he was asked to illustrate The Gillygoofang for The Dial Press and Outside My Window for Harper and Row. The first book that was truly his own was A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog (The Dial Press, 1967) followed by his classic picture book There’s a Nightmare in My Closet a year later. In 1976, he joined Golden Publishing and soon began publishing his phenomenally successful Little Critter® and Little Monster® books.

It’s a colorful world for Little Critter! Everywhere he turns, he sees bright and vivid objects, from a purple house and grapes to a shiny red fire engine and delicious apples. 978-1-4027-6789-0 | $6.95 (Can $8.95) | Board book 6 x 6 | 28 pages, all in color

Little Critter® SHAPES With the help of this simple, appealing board book, it’s easy and fun for kids to learn their shapes! Mercer Mayer’s popular Little Critter shows toddlers a shooting star, an oval train track, a crescent moon, and a sweet heart-shaped valentine.

Sales Points: • With 150 million Little Critter books sold, this

series includes some of the most popular and enduring children’s books of the last 50 years

• Little Critter books are beloved by parents

978-1-4027-6790-6 | $6.95 (Can $8.95) | Board book 6 x 6 | 28 pages, all in color

and educators alike and perfect for gift giving

• Early concepts conveyed in both an informative and fun way

STERLING Picture Books fall 2011

GIANT poster, GIANT stories, GIANT fun! Interactive poster that is over four feet tall, plus flaps and removable items

MARKETING & PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN: • Print, broadcast, and online review coverage • Holiday round-up focus title • Holiday advertising targeting parents and boys • Display

With an incredible, huge, interactive poster and

six adventurous stories, The Giant Book of Giants is larger than life! The pop-up, pull-out poster in this BIG tome measures over four feet tall—and offers plenty of playful extras, including flaps to lift and removable items such as a clock tower pocket watch, pipe organ harmonica, and even the giant’s ear wax! The action-packed tales in the book include “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Sinbad’s Third Voyage,” and “Coyote Tricks the Giant.” Monster fun for any child—tall or small! The Giant Book of Giants 8-Copy Floor Display 978-1-4027-9715-6 $159.60 (Canada $191.60) 24 x 51 1/2 x 13

The Giant Book of Giants by Saviour Pirotta, illustrated by Mark Robertson 978-1-4027-8596-2 $19.95 (Canada $23.95) | Hard | 10 x 13 1/2 24 pages (all in color)| Rights: US/Canada | August 2011

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Saviour Pirotta is the bestselling author of over 100 children’s books, including a version of Aesop’s Fables and the popular If You Love a Fairy Tale. He lives in Saltaire, West Yorkshire, England. ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR Mark Robertson’s book The Sandcastle was shortlisted for the Children’s Book Award and long listed for The Kate Greenaway Award in 2002. Mark’s latest picture book, The Food Chain (Frances Lincoln), was shortlisted for an English Association Book Award (Best Children’s Illustrated Books 2009 category). He lives in England.

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STERLING Caveman, A B.C. Story Janee Trasler Publisher: Sterling Published: August 2011 32 pages 978-1-4027-7119-4 Ages: from 3 to 5 $14.95 ($17.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 10 5/8 X 7 7/8 Carton Quantity: 30 Territory: World

Helping Hand Books: Lauren's Moving Day Sarah, Duchess of York; illustrated by Ian Cunliffe Publisher: Sterling Published: August 2011 24 pages 978-1-4027-7398-3 Ages: from 5 to 7 $7.95 ($9.95 Canadian) Hard all in color 8X8 Carton Quantity: 175 Territory: WENG excl UK

No Dogs Allowed! Linda Ashman, illustrated by Kristin Sorra Publisher: Sterling Published: August 2011 32 pages 978-1-4027-5837-9 Ages: from 3 to 8 $14.95 ($17.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 11 X 10 1/2 Carton Quantity: 20 Territory: WENG

Helping Hand Books: Get Well Soon, Adam Sarah, Duchess of York; illustrated by Ian Cunliffe

Helping Hand Books: Healthy Food for Dylan Sarah, Duchess of York; illustrated by Ian Cunliffe

Publisher: Sterling Published: August 2011

24 pages 978-1-4027-7401-0 Ages: from 5 to 7 $7.95 ($9.95 Canadian) Hard all in color 8X8 Carton Quantity: 50 Territory: WENG excl UK

24 pages 978-1-4027-7400-3 Ages: from 5 to 7 $7.95 ($9.95 Canadian) Hard all in color 8X8 Carton Quantity: 50 Territory: WENG excl UK

Helping Hand Books: Zach Gets Some Exercise Sarah, Duchess of York; illustrated by Ian Cunliffe Publisher: Sterling Published: August 2011 24 pages 978-1-4027-7399-0 Ages: from 5 to 7 $7.95 ($9.95 Canadian) Hard all in color 8X8 Carton Quantity: 50 Territory: WENG excl UK

Ollie and the Lost Toy A Lift-the-Flap Story Lucy Richards Publisher: Sterling Published: August 2011 24 pages 978-1-4027-7754-7 Ages: from 3 to 5 $9.95 ($11.95 Canadian) Hard all in color 9 X 9 1/2 Carton Quantity: 20 Territory: US/Can

I'm Not Ready! Jonathan Allen Publisher: Boxer Books Published: August 2011 32 pages 978-1-9079-6705-4 Ages: from 3 to 5 $16.95 ($19.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 8 1/2 X 11 Territory: US/Can

Richard Scarry's ABC Word Book Scarry, Richard Publisher: Sterling Published: August 2011 60 pages 978-1-4027-7221-4 Ages: from 4 to 7 $12.95 ($14.95 Canadian) Hardcover with Jacket all in color 10 X 11 1/4 Carton Quantity: 18 Territory: WENG

Cassandra’s Angel • A Broadway musical is planned for 2012 with support from Bob Boyett (10-time Tony awardwinning producer) • Book partnership with the Girl Scouts in 2012— the only non-GS book to carry the GS brand. A musical performance of the book will be held at the GS national convention (November 2011) in Houston, TX. • Gina’s Ink board of directors includes: Andy Prozes, CEO LexisNexis, as well as Oscar®, EMMY®, and GRAMMY®-winning producers and directors: Meredith Paige, Richard Baskin, Janette Barber (Rosie Radio), John McDaniel, and Peter Brosius • Video and merchandising campaign • Strong self-affirmation message • Gina has already previewed the book in Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Laos, and Cambodia. She has sold over 35,000 copies of her self-published edition and 10,000 copies of the song CD via her speaking engagements

MARKETING & PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN: • 20-city/20 week bus tour across the country with media and events reaching 100,000 kids • National print and broadcast interviews and features • Print and online reviews • Mommy Blog tour • Celebrity praise from Marianne Williamson, Wayne Dyer, and Leo Buscaglia • Dedicated website: cassandrasangel.com • Broadway musical cross marketing andpublicity • Marketing partnership with Girl Scouts of America • Holiday Round-Up focus title

by Gina Otto, illustrated by Trudy Joost 978-1-4027-8743-0 | $14.95 (Can $17.95) | Hardcover 32 pages (all in color) | 8 x 10 | September 2011

ith its uplifting and heartwarming story, Cassandra’s Angel brings an inspiring message of self-empowerment to children of all ages. It seems like everyone—her mother, her teacher, even other girls and boys—is telling Cassandra that she is not pretty enough, not smart enough, and can’t do anything right. She feels misunderstood and alone—until a very special angel helps her realize she’s perfect just the way she is. An award-winning and bestselling author, producer, and children’s advocate, GINA OTTO is creating a global movement of girls helping girls around the world. Cassandra’s Angel integrates her passion for the healing arts with her concern for young people. Gina worked in film production, advertising, and the fashion industry for fifteen years. Originally from Denver, Colorado, she now resides in New York City.

ADVANCE PRAISE FOR CASSANDRA’S ANGEL: “Cassandra’s Angel is a beautiful affirmation of the Truth and Love within every child’s heart.” —Marianne Williamson, New York Times bestselling author

“Cassandra’s Angel will touch the spirit of a child and convey the message that we are all here on a heroic mission. There is no greater lesson in life.” —Dr. Wayne Dyer, New York Times bestselling self-development author “I shall treasure Cassandra . . . Keep sharing your magic.”

—Leo F. Buscaglia, PhD, award-winning author and philanthropist

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears Sebastien Braun Just like Baby Bear's porridge and bed, this simple retelling of a timeless favorite is JUST RIGHT for the very young. When Goldilocks comes across the three bears' cozy cottage, she can't resist going inside--and tasting the porridge, sitting in the bears' chairs, and snuggling down for a nap in the smallest bed. But what will happen when the bears return? Sebastien Braun's charming art and simple text make this version a delight for little ones.

PUBLISHER: BOXER BOOKS PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011 32 PAGES 978-1-9071-5245-0 Ages: from 2 to 5 $16.95 ($19.95 CANADIAN) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET ALL IN COLOR 9 X 11 1/4 CARTON QUANTITY: 32 TERRITORY: US/CAN

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Michael Hague's Treasury of Christmas Carols Hague, Michael

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011

With this stunning treasury, we welcome one of the most respected children's book illustrators to the Sterling list: Michael Hague. Originally published individually, these four beloved Christmas carols are now gathered together in one beautiful volume. Michael Hague has created an enchanted world filled with animals celebrating Noel, from a dandified bunny dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh to bears, rabbits, and chipmunks awaiting their hot bowls of figgy pudding. This book will bring holiday joy to the entire family! Includes: Jingle Bells * We Wish You A Merry Christmas * O Christmas Tree * Deck the Halls

48 PAGES 978-1-4027-7812-4 Ages: from 3 to 6 $9.95 ($11.95 CANADIAN) HARD ALL IN COLOR 8 X 10 CARTON QUANTITY: 36 TERRITORY: WORLD

No More Hitting for Little Hamster! Bernette Ford and Sam Williams Little Hamster's very upset! None of his friends will let him join in any of their games. That's because when Little Hamster gets mad, he hits HARD-and that hurts. Will he learn how to play nicely? This gentle, endearing story in the NO MORE! series helps toddlers understand why it's so much better-and more fun!-to treat others with kindness and respect.

PUBLISHER: BOXER BOOKS PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011 32 PAGES 978-1-9079-6703-0 Ages: from 2 to 5 $14.95 ($17.95 CANADIAN) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET ALL IN COLOR CARTON QUANTITY: 32 TERRITORY: US/CAN

Quiet Bunny is back…

with an adorable new friend! • Lisa McCue's adorable and exquisitely rendered art • Sales for Quiet Bunny—over 20,000 copies sold to date—have created an audience eager for the continuation of this series • Quiet Bunny was a main selection for Book of the Month Club and a selection for Scholastic.

Marketing • Local author events • Publicity coverage in print and online media • Mommy Blog Tour • Holiday round-up focus title About the Author LISA McCUE has illustrated more than 150 books, including the reworking of the beloved Corduroy series. Lisa’s art has frequently been selected for exhibition by the Society of Illustrators. She lives in Annapolis, Maryland.

978-1-4027-8559-7 | $14.95 (Can $17.95) | Hardcover 9 1/2 x 11 1/4 | 24 pages, all in color | Carton Qty: 24 September 2011

Quiet Bunny & Noisy Puppy Lisa McCue

978-1-4027-8618-1 | $12.95 General Merchandise/Plush Available Now

now is falling, and Quiet Bunny’s friends are settling in for winter.

Bear Cub is hibernating in his den. Bullfrog is fast asleep under the ice. Who will play with Quiet Bunny? Along comes a very NOISY puppy, all ready to romp in the snow. Can Quiet Bunny be friends with someone so different? A heartwarming tale of friendship for the coldest of winter nights.

• Serge Bloch’s earlier books have received stellar reviews • The perfect stocking stuffer for all ages • A great tool for teaching idioms and clichés • An ideal jumping-off point for creative writing assignments

Praise for Butterflies in My Stomach: “[Does] a great job of juxtaposing fact and feeling in the wry scenarios that illustrate the literal meaning of common sayings…The slapstick fun with words and pictures will appeal to preschoolers, but it is older grade-schoolers who will enjoy exploring the ways that words work.” —Booklist “An ideal book for the classroom or for one-on-one sharing.” —School Library Journal

BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH 978-1-4027-4158-6

Snowed Under and Other Christmas Confusions Serge Bloch 978-1-4027-7131-6 | $12.95 (Can $14.95) 8 1/4 x 6 1/4 | 32 pages, all in color | October 2011

erge Bloch, the witty author and illustrator of Butterflies in My Stomach, Reach for the Stars, and You Are What You Eat, brings his readers a touch of happy holiday spirit. Everyone’s a little snowed under preparing for Christmas: a storm is brewing, and there’s fear Santa might get stuck at the North Pole. But all it takes is a little decking the halls and trimming the tree to have everyone lighting up with joy. Bloch’s humor and unique art—which combines photographs and charming line drawings—helps make Christmas very merry, indeed. SERGE BLOCH won a gold medal at the Society of Illustrators and has created art for numerous books for children and adults. He also illustrates for the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, Newsweek, and the Chicago Tribune. He lives in Paris with his wife, two sons, two cats, and a dog. Visit him at sergebloch.net.

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Twelve Haunted Rooms of Halloween Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan Boo! Here comes a frighteningly fun Halloween follow-up to the popular Twelve Hidden Days of Christmas. Through the first haunted doorway, I peeked right in to seeâ&#x20AC;Ś a bat hanging from a crooked tree. What could be in the other 11 delightfully creepy rooms? Hidden throughout this spooky house are more than 375 items to find, including 30 monsters leaping, 36 zombies dancing, and 40 werewolves howling. A double gatefold at the end provides a vast landscape that's twice the length of the picture book!

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011 28 PAGES 978-1-4027-7935-0 Ages: from 2 to 5 $14.95 ($17.95 CANADIAN) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET ALL IN COLOR 11 X 8 3/4 CARTON QUANTITY: 24 TERRITORY: WORLD

The Twelve Days of Christmas in Colorado Written by Linda Ashman, illustrated by Dawn Beacon Come spend Christmas in Colorado with Sophie, where she'll see bustling cities, sprawling ranches, ancient ruins, ghost towns, and even giant sand dunes. Oh, and lots of mountains--big ones! From a bunting in a spruce tree to 5 golden nuggets to 12 skiers swooshing, it's a mile-high spirited visit.

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2011 32 PAGES 978-1-4027-7463-8 Ages: from 5 to 8 $12.95 ($14.95 CANADIAN) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET ALL IN COLOR 8 1/2 X 8 1/2 CARTON QUANTITY: 40 TERRITORY: WORLD

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The Twelve Days of Christmas in Washington Written and illustrated by John Abbott Nez

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2011

What could be a more perfect place to spend Christmas than the tree-filled “Evergreen State”? Max has a festive time seeing a pod of killer whales, yodeling in an Alpine village tucked high in the mountains, shopping for gifts at Pike's Place Market, and going right to the top of the Space Needle!

32 PAGES 978-1-4027-7068-5 Ages: from 5 to 8 $12.95 ($14.95 CANADIAN) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET ALL IN COLOR 8 1/2 X 8 1/2 CARTON QUANTITY: 40 TERRITORY: WORLD

STERLING Fiction & Literature fall 2011

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Robinson Crusoe Daniel Defoe; Illustrated by Scott McKowen; Afterword by Arthur Pober Nearly four centuries after it was written, Robinson Crusoe remains the quintessential story of a man shipwrecked and forced to rely on his own wits. Against his parents' wishes, Crusoe sets off for adventure on the high seas-until a storm leaves him stranded on a seemingly deserted island. There, alone and despairing, he gradually learns to survive off the land and create what he needs; he even finds human companionship. But will Crusoe ever see his home again? One of the most popular books of all time, Robinson Crusoe will appeal to a new generation of readers.

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011 288 PAGES 978-1-4027-8406-4 Ages: 10 upwards $9.95 ($11.95 CANADIAN) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET 6 1/8 X 8 CARTON QUANTITY: 24 TERRITORY: WORLD

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson; Illustrated by Scott McKowen; Afterword by Arthur Pober

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011

What would happen if we could separate our better selves from our baser half? Dr. Jekyll discovers the horrifying answer in Robert Louis Stevenson's gripping, atmospheric novella. An instant success upon publication, it chillingly illuminates the darkest aspects of the human soul. Set in the same foggy, sinister streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper prowled, the tale depicts Dr. Jekyll's transformation into the evil, amoral Mr. Hyde, after drinking a serum that he created in his laboratory. While at first Jekyll revels in the freedom of his dissolute alter ego, gradually Hyde begins to take over Jekyll's entire being--with devastating consequences.

96 PAGES 978-1-4027-8402-6 Ages: 10 upwards $9.95 ($11.95 CANADIAN) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET 6 1/8 X 8 CARTON QUANTITY: 40 TERRITORY: WORLD

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum, illustrated by Robert Ingpen Robert Ingpen's lush new interpretation of one of the world's most famous stories transports children to the magical kingdom of Oz. Ingpen captures all the memorable moments and characters of L. Frank Baum's beloved tale in his gorgeous illustrations: the cyclone that whisks Dorothy out of Kansas and into Oz, her perilous journey to the City of Emeralds to meet the Wizard, and her encounters with the Munchkins, Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, Cowardly Lion--and of course, the Wicked Witch of the West. This is an essential edition of a classic novel.

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011 192 PAGES 978-1-4027-7546-8 Ages: 10 upwards $19.95 ($23.95 CANADIAN) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET ALL IN COLOR 7 5/8 X 9 1/4 TERRITORY: US/CAN

Far Away Across the Sea Toon Tellegen, illustrated by Jessica Ahlberg More stories; more letters; more birthdays: Toon Tellegen and Jessica Ahlberg have again created a unique collection of animal tales that will enchant children…and adults, too. Tellegen's delightful short narratives conjure up a magical world where anything can happen: trees can talk and walk, a sand fly can lift an elephant, and a squirrel wakes to find that the sky is green. Ahlberg's delicate illustrations perfectly complement the beautiful and evocative writing.

PUBLISHER: BOXER BOOKS PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2011 160 PAGES 978-1-9071-5237-5 Ages: 5 upwards $14.95 ($17.95 CANADIAN) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET ALL IN COLOR 4 7/8 X 6 7/8 CARTON QUANTITY: 28 TERRITORY: US/CAN

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Solve the Famous Hound of the Baskervilles Mystery - Sherlock Holmes Doyle, Sir Arthur

PUBLISHER: CARLTON BOOKS PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2011

Kids--come watch master sleuth Sherlock Holmes as he wrestles with one of his most famous cases! A classic mystery will come to life for a new generation as young readers learn the secrets of detection at the side of the very best. With Holmes's trusted assistant, Dr. John Watson, narrating the mystery, kids will join Holmes in sorting through clues, red herrings, and incriminating evidence both in the book itself and in a private “for your eyes only” dossier at the end.

32 PAGES 978-1-8473-2881-6 Ages: 8 upwards $16.95 ($19.95 CANADIAN) HARD ALL IN COLOR 7 1/4 X 10 CARTON QUANTITY: 12 TERRITORY: US/CAN

STERLING Asterix Omnibus 1 Includes Asterix the Gaul #1, Asterix and the Golden Sickle #2, Asterix and the Goths #3 Rene Goscinny & Albert Uderzo

Asterix Omnibus 2 Includes Asterix the Gladiator #4, Asterix and the Banquet #5, Asterix and Cleopatra #6 Rene Goscinny & Albert Uderzo

Publisher: Orion Published: October 2011

152 pages 978-1-4440-0423-6 $19.95 (No Canadian Rights) Paper all in color Territory: US Only

156 pages 978-1-4440-0424-3 $19.95 (No Canadian Rights) Paper all in color Territory: US Only

Where's Asterix? Rene Goscinny & Albert Uderzo

Asterix Omnibus 10 Includes Asterix and the Magic Carpet #28, Asterix and the Secret Weapon #29, Asterix and Obelix All at Sea #30 Rene Goscinny & Albert Uderzo

Asterix Omnibus 11 Includes Asterix and the Actress #31, Asterix and the Class Act #32, Asterix and the Falling Sky #33 Rene Goscinny & Albert Uderzo

Publisher: Orion Published: November 2011

Publisher: Orion Published: January 2012

156 pages 978-1-4440-0425-0 $19.95 (No Canadian Rights) Paper all in color Territory: US Only

176 pages 978-1-4440-0426-7 $19.95 (No Canadian Rights) Paper all in color Territory: US Only

Publisher: Orion Published: November 2011 32 pages 978-1-4440-0444-1 $14.95 (No Canadian Rights) Hard all in color Territory: US Only

Asterix Omnibus 3 Includes Asterix and the Big Fight #7, Asterix in Britain #8, and Asterix and the Normans #9 Rene Goscinny & Albert Uderzo Publisher: Orion Published: January 2012 144 pages 978-1-4440-0427-4 $27.95 (No Canadian Rights) Hard all in color Territory: US Only

STERLING Creativity & Activities fall 2011

Now, Everyone Can Make a Masterpiece and Frame it too! Developed with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, each My Masterpiece kit contains the materials necessary to create a craft inspired by a work of art from the Museum’s collection. Ranging from cross-stitch to metalwork to stained glass, these kits are stunning! • A new series of kits developed with The Metropolitan Museum of Art • Perfect for gift giving: in addition to crafting materials, each kit contains a 16-page instructional brochure with step-by-step directions, photos, and historical and cultural information, as well as a fill-in label. Plus, the handy boxes double as frames to display the completed craft! • All components are high quality and will be fully safety-tested The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the largest and finest museums in the world, and the most comprehensive art museum housed under one roof. Founded in 1870, its permanent collections, housed in seventeen curatorial departments, embrace more than two million works of art from across the globe, ranging from prehistory to the present, in all artistic media, and at the highest levels of creative excellence. Five million visitors visit the Museum each year.

MY MASTERPIECE AMERICAN NEEDLEWORK KIT Inspired by a cross-stitch sampler made by Barbara Beiler, a young Amish girl who lived in Pennsylvania during the early 1800s, this all-inclusive kit includes a color chart, an AIDA cloth, six skeins of embroidery floss, and a blunt needle. $12.95 (Canada $14.95), kit 978-1-4027-5742-6 • 24 pages (full-color book + components) 5 1⁄2 x 7 • Carton Qty: 32 • Rights: WENG • August 2011

MY MASTERPIECE BYZANTINE MOSAIC KIT This stunning mosaic is based on “The Personification of Ktisis” (Foundation), a 1500-year-old Byzantine floor mosaic from the Museum’s collection. In addition to a preprinted mosaic backing card, this kit contains six sheets of different-color foam tiles with adhesive backing. $12.95 (Canada $14.95), kit 978-1-4027-5741-9 • 24 pages (full-color book + components) 5 1⁄2 x 7 • Carton Qty: 32 • Rights: WENG • August 2011 30

MY MASTERPIECE JAPANESE GILDED PANEL KIT The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses a breathtaking pair of folding screens by Suzuki Kiitsu (1796-1858), a Japanese artist considered the last master of the Rinpa style of painting and admired for his depiction of leaves and flowers. Those screens have inspired this kit, which has two sheets of gold-colored paper, a preprinted cardstock panel, a wooden burnishing tool, four tubes of paint, a paintbrush, and a disposable paper palette.

MY MASTERPIECE PACIFIC ISLAND MASK KIT Among the Elema people of New Guinea, eharo masks are considered “things of gladness.” One of these eye-catching masks from The Metropolitan Museum of Art inspired this kit, which features 12 precut pieces of wood over board, three sticks of chalk, a length of jute, and glue. $12.95 (Canada $14.95), kit 978-1-4027-5744-0 • 24 pages (full-color book + components) 5 1⁄2 x 7 • Carton Qty: 32 • Rights: WENG • August 2011

$12.95 (Canada $14.95), kit 978-1-4027-5740-2 • 24 pages (full-color book + components) 5 1⁄2 x 7 • Carton Qty: 32 • Rights: WENG • August 2011

MY MASTERPIECE SCYTHIAN METALWORK Since the griffin—a mythological animal with the body of a lion and the head and wings of a bird—is said to possess protective powers, it‘s a good creature to have around. This metalwork version is based on a 2,600-year-old gold griffin in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the decorative box includes a plastic mold, two sheets of gold-colored metal, a rubbing tool, a stylus, a repoussé tool, and a foam pad.

MY MASTERPIECE TIFFANY STAINED GLASS Tiffany Stained-glass was inspired by Hibiscus and Parrots, a window in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art made by Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848– 1943). Crafters will find a preprinted acetate template, transparent paint in eight hues, a paintbrush, and a suction cup for hanging the box on a window, where all the colors will shine through!

$12.95 (Canada $14.95), kit

$12.95 (Canada $14.95), kit 978-1-4027-5739-6 • 24 pages (full-color book + components) 5 1⁄2 x 7 • Carton Qty: 32 • Rights: WENG • August 2011

978-1-4027-5743-3 • 24 pages (full-color book + components) 5 1⁄2 x 7 • Carton Qty: 32 • Rights: WENG • August 2011

STERLING Paper Zoo 15 Easy-to-Make, Cute Animals Monkey Design Publisher: Sterling Innovation Published: September 2011 32 pages 978-1-4027-8049-3 Ages: 8 upwards $12.95 ($14.95 Canadian) Kit 2-color book + components 7X9 Carton Quantity: 10 Territory: World

Monster Jokes Michael J. Pellowski, illustrated by Jeff Sinclair Publisher: Sterling Published: September 2011 96 pages 978-1-4027-8478-1 Ages: up to 8 $4.95 ($5.95 Canadian) Paper 48 b/w illus. 5 3/8 X 8 1/4 Carton Quantity: 108 Territory: World

First Puzzles: Word Games Helene Hovanec, illustrated by Ed Shems

First Puzzles: Fun with Words Helene Hovanec, illustrated by Ed Shems

Publisher: Sterling Published: October 2011

64 pages 978-1-4027-8973-1 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($5.95 Canadian) Paper Territory: World

64 pages 978-1-4027-8971-7 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($5.95 Canadian) Paper Territory: World

How to Draw a Happy Witch and 99 Things That Go Bump in the Night Joy Sikorski and Nick Sunday Publisher: Sterling Published: September 2011 96 pages 978-1-4027-5708-2 Ages: from 5 to 8 $9.95 ($11.95 Canadian) Flexibound all in color 8 1/2 X 8 1/2 Carton Quantity: 38 Territory: World

First Puzzles: Picture Clue Crosswords Patrick Merrell Publisher: Sterling Published: October 2011 64 pages 978-1-4027-8972-4 Ages: from 5 to 7 $4.95 ($5.95 Canadian) Paper Territory: World

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Fairyland Magic Carlton Books It's fairyland magic--with a little help from modern-day technology! Open this book, hold it up your computer's webcam, touch a key, and watch a pretty fairy come to life. From out of the pages will fly the fairy queen; a woodland fairy, flapping its wings and playing a flute; a gentle flower fairy, and another who will land on your hand. Each spread contains three animations that will take children into a new dimension, while the fascinating text reveals secret details of the fairy realm. All that's needed is a computer and webcam; the book includes a CD-Rom to install the software. No Internet required!

PUBLISHER: CARLTON BOOKS PUBLISHED: AUGUST 2011 48 PAGES 978-1-8473-2579-2 Ages: 7 upwards $19.95 ($23.95 CANADIAN) HARD & CD ALL IN COLOR 10 1/4 X 9 CARTON QUANTITY: 16 TERRITORY: US/CAN

The Magic of Christmas Carlton Books Have a merry, old-fashioned Christmas with this enchanting book! With the pull of a tab, Santa and his reindeer-driven sleigh fly across a beautiful night sky and over the rooftops. A snow-covered evergreen suddenly lights up beside a glowing fire, and a few bits of flour turn into a perfect gingerbread house. All these special Christmas moments, and more, magically appear in this stunningly illustrated changing pictures book. Kirsten Hall's lyrical verses will delight readers of all ages, and Simon Mendez's exquisite art brings the holiday season to life.

PUBLISHER: CARLTON BOOKS PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2011 32 PAGES 978-1-8473-2584-6 Ages: 6 upwards $19.95 ($23.95 CANADIAN) HARD & CD ALL IN COLOR 10 1/4 X 9 CARTON QUANTITY: 16 TERRITORY: US/CAN

STERLING Storytime Stickers: The First Christmas Lynn Plourde, Illustrated by Julia Woolf

Storytime Stickers: Choo Choo Trains Lynn Plourde, Illustrated by Mattia Cerato

Publisher: Sterling Published: October 2011

16 pages 978-1-4027-8187-2 Ages: from 5 to 7 $5.95 ($6.95 Canadian) Paper all in color; 15 full-page illustrations 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

16 pages 978-1-4027-8186-5 Ages: from 5 to 7 $5.95 ($6.95 Canadian) Paper all in color; 15 full-page illustrations 8 1/2 X 11 Carton Quantity: 100 Territory: World

The Toymaker's Workshop Paper Toys You Can Make Yourself Marilyn Scott-Waters Publisher: Sterling Published: October 2011 48 pages 978-1-4027-6851-4 Ages: 8 upwards $7.95 ($9.95 Canadian) Paper all in color 8.5 X 11 Carton Quantity: 36 Territory: World

STERLING Flash Kids fall 2011

Preschool Activities

When Preschoolers Get Hands On With Flashkids, Their Skills Grow And Grow!

sing simple, engaging art, this fun new series from FLASHKIDS helps young children develop

their essential fine-motor skills—and more! Whether it involves writing, cutting, or puzzle solving, all the activities in these entertaining books progress from easy to more challenging, so preschoolers will build confidence as they see their abilities improve. Plus, suggested enrichment activities keep the learning going long after the last page is completed.

SALES POINTS: • Simple activities teach essential motor skills • Bursts positioned throughout the book suggest games and activities to enhance learning • Each book has beautiful art and a different fun theme that feels story-like

CREATED BY the Flash Kids editorial team and illustrated by Steve Mack, who has worked with Hallmark, Scholastic, Harcourt, Chronicle Books, and

All books are: $5.95 (CAN $6.95) • paper • 8 ½ x 11 80 pages, all in color • November 2011 • Rights: W

American Greetings.

Coloring

Cutting and Pasting

Letters

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978-1-4114-5807-9

978-1-4114-5808-6

reschoolers love to draw, and this workbook will

nip, snip: cutting paper is fun! This activity book

earning to hold a pencil, write letters, and spell simple

help them identify colors

shows youngsters how they can

and patterns. A cute carnival

use scissors to create a variety of

ABC—when preschoolers follow

theme adds extra appeal,

shapes—a skill that’s essential for

the enjoyable exercises in this

and gives the pages a

preschool. Plus, kids will love the

workbook, charmingly illustrated

storybook quality.

adorable city theme.

with a down-on-the-farm theme.

three-letter words is as easy as

Preschool Activities

Simple activities teach essential motor skills All books are: $5.95 (CAN $6.95) • paper • 8 ½ x 11 • 80 pages • all in color November 2011 • Territory: World

Mazes

Numbers

Tracing

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978-1-4114-5810-9

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ere’s some a-maze-ing entertainment! A pencil is

the ticket to enter these bright

ount down to preschool success with this sunny

beach-themed introduction

he process of tracing teaches children how to control their

pencils in order to follow the

and colorful nature-themed

to numbers. Children will learn

lines and shape of an object with

puzzles. As kids find their way

to recognize and write numbers

accuracy. Children will trace the

through the mazes, they’re

from 1 to 10, as well as to

loopy, swirly, squiggly paths made

not only improving their fine-

count objects.

by planes, trains, and automobiles

motor skills but building their

in this transportation-themed book.

brainpower too!

The exercises provide the perfect foundation for later writing skills.

STERLING History fall 2011

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The Lost Journal: Mysteries of the Nile Phillip Steele Uncover the truth of the mummy's curse! The Unsolved Mysteries Department is in possession of the long-lost journal of 1920's newspaper reporter Herbert Fothergill, with all the details of his unsuccessful expedition to unearth one of ancient Egypt's great secrets. Now it is up to you to solve the mystery. The Department has provided you with pertinent information on every journal page to help with your investigation, plus extra space for your own notes, a foldout map, and rare scrapbook documents. Good luck! This skillful fusion of information, activity, and storytelling combines real-world fact with stupendous imagination--a perfect combination for the kid sleuth!

PUBLISHER: CARLTON BOOKS PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2011 40 PAGES 978-1-8473-2640-9 Ages: 8 upwards $16.95 ($19.95 CANADIAN) HARD ALL IN COLOR 7 1/4 X 10 CARTON QUANTITY: 20 TERRITORY: US/CAN

War in Afghanistan and Iraq The Daily Life of the Men and Women Serving in Afghanistan and Iraq Souter, Gerry

PUBLISHER: CARLTON BOOKS PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2011

The war news from Afghanistan and Iraq both fascinates and frightens children. Here, in terms they can grasp, is a clear description of the day-to-day experiences of those who are directly involved, from the big issues to the small, everyday details. Who are our enemies? Who are our friends? What kinds of weapons do our soldiers use? What do they do when they're not fighting? Featured are first-person accounts from soldiers in the field, their families back home in the USA, and ordinary Afghans and Iraqis caught in the crossfire. -Straightforward questions and answers help to provide a concise and clear background to each conflict. Also, a visual time-line shows how events led up to the start of fighting, alongside details, which show the impact of the war on the people of each country. -Looks at the everyday details of war, including the different jobs of the military, the machines they use, their plans for rebuilding cities and services, including schools and hospitals, and the daily lives of local inhabitants.

48 PAGES 978-1-8473-2895-3 Ages: 8 upwards $16.95 ($19.95 CANADIAN) HARD 200 COLOR & B/W PHOTOS 11 X 9 3/4 CARTON QUANTITY: 30 TERRITORY: US/CAN

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Weird History A Twisted Tour of America's Bizarre Past Randy Fairbanks and Matt Lake

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2011

Take a wild and wacky magical history tour! Mark Sceurman and Mark Moran--whose Weird series has sold more than a million copies--show kids the stranger side of America's past. They uncover abandoned places and haunted spaces, dig up ancient mysteries, shine a light on secret societies, and tell some spine-tingling cemetery stories. So, forget presidents, wars, treaties, and other important things; this entertaining compilation gives you America's first (and only) self-proclaimed emperor, Abigail Adams' ghost at the White House, aliens attacking New Jersey, and more!

128 PAGES 978-1-4027-6040-2 Ages: from 8 to 12 $14.95 ($17.95 CANADIAN) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET ALL IN COLOR 9X9 CARTON QUANTITY: 14 TERRITORY: WORLD

Blackbeard's Pirateworld Cut-Throats of the Caribbean As told by William Teach

PUBLISHER: CARLTON BOOKS PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 2011

Blackbeard: his very name conjures up the glint of a razor-sharp cutlass, a sinister eye-patch, and trembling victims walking the plank. No ship was safe from him and his fellow scoundrels, and tales of their villainy have passed into legend. As rich and tantalizing as the very treasures Blackbeard seized, this swashbuckling storybook captures all the danger and adventure of life on the high seas With its lavish art--including illustrations of mysterious objects that may have belonged to Blackbeard himself--it's sure to rouse the spirits of all pirate enthusiasts!

80 PAGES 978-1-8473-2766-6 Ages: 8 upwards $19.95 (NO CANADIAN RIGHTS) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET 160 COLOR & B/W ILLUS. 10 1/4 X 11 3/4 CARTON QUANTITY: 16 TERRITORY: US ONLY

STERLING Science & Nature fall 2011

Introducing The American Museum Of Natural History Easy Reader Series • Start of a new series, branded with the American Museum of Natural History • Each book includes a bio and photo of one of the museum’s experts

The perfect books for beginning readers and nature lovers! Developed by reading specialists and divided into four progressive levels, these enticingly photographed books feature carefully selected words and sentence structures that help children build their reading skills. Each story is thoroughly vetted by an expert at the American Museum of Natural History, and includes bonus online activities.

• Exciting, informative, teaching books at a great price!

What does a baby dolphin do on the day it is born? He swims, he whistles, he jumps, he naps, he escapes a shark, and he follows his mother through the beautiful blue sea. This easy reader brings children along on his new adventures and teaches them about these highly intelligent animals!

In springtime, a baby wolf is born in a den. Watch him grow from a helpless little pup whose parents must feed him to a young wolf that can hunt for himself and run swiftly with his pack.

By Peter and Connie Roop

By Wendy Pfeffer

978-1-4027-8563-4 • Hardcover • $9.95 (Can $11.95) 978-1-4027-7784-4 • Paper • $3.95 (Can $4.95) 6 x 9 • 32 pages, all in color • August 2011

978-1-4027-8564-1 • Hardcover • $9.95 (Can $11.95) 978-1-4027-7785-1 • Paper • $3.95 (Can $4.95) 6 x 9 • 32 pages, all in color • August 2011

See sharks that are fast, sharks that are slow, sharks that hide in the sand, and sharks that glow. Welcome to the incredible world of sharks! Meet 12 of the most fascinating species that swim in oceans around the world.

FREE ACTIVITIES & PUZZLES ONLINE AT: sterlingpublishing.com/kids/sterlingeventkits About the Museum The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is one of the largest and most respected museums in the world, and welcomes millions of visitors each year. Visit online at amnh.org

By Wendy Pfeffer 978-1-4027-8562-7 • Hardcover • $9.95 (Can $11.95) 978-1-4027-7783-7 • Paper • $3.95 (Can $4.95) 6 x 9 • 32 pages, all in color • August 2011

ALSO COMING APRIL 2012!

Dinosaur Pets (Level 1)

Baby Whale’s Long Swim (Level 1)

By Kathleen Kudlinkski, illustrated by Scott Hartman

By Peter and Connie Roop

Written in collaboration with experts at the museum that houses the world’s largest collection of dinosaur fossils!

978-1-4027-9111-6 • Hardcover 978-1-4027-7786-8 • Paper

Penguins are Cool! (Level 2)

978-1-4027-8561-0 • Hardcover • $9.95 (Can $11.95) 978-1-4027-7782-0 • Paper • $3.95 (Can $4.95)

By Peter and Connie Roop

Insects in Action (Level 1)

978-1-4027-9113-0 • Hardcover 978-1-4027-7789-9 • Paper

By Thea Feldman

Snakes Up Close! (Level 2)

978-1-4027-9112-3 • Hardcover 978-1-4027-7787-5 • Paper

By Thea Feldman 978-1-4027-9114-7 • Hardcover 978-1-4027-7788-2 • Paper

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INSIDE LIGHTNING Bright. Beautiful. Dramatic. Dangerous. Lightning is all this—and more. Inside Lightning reveals the truth about this mysterious force of nature. Find out where and when it strikes, follow its formation from cloud to ground, see incredible photos of lightning flashes on earth and beyond, watch lightning scientists at work, and hear stories from those who have come face-to-face with lightning’s awesome power. MELISSA STEWART is the award-winning author of more than 100 science books for children. She serves on the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators’ board of advisors and is a judge for the American Institute of Physics Children’s Science Writing Award. 978-1-4027-5878-2: Hardcover 978-1-4027-8949-6: Flexibound

INSIDE WEATHER What makes weather happen? Why do the winds blow? Where are the coldest, hottest, and rainiest places on earth? With eye-catching photos, Inside Weather cracks the meteorological code, teaching kids about the sophisticated equipment scientists use to gather information and make predictions. It explains the difference between “weather” and “climate,” presents weird weather phenomena, charts climate zones across the globe, and much more. MARY KAY CARSON has written more than 20 books for kids about space, weather, nature, and other science and social studies topics. She received the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2009 Children’s Literature Award for her book, Exploring the Solar System. Learn more at marykaycarson.com. 978-1-4027-5881-2: Hardcover 978-1-4027-8948-9: Flexibound

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Inside Butterflies will thrill young readers with close-up looks at their favorite insect! This beautiful book, created in partnership wit the American Museum of Natural History, covers everything from biology to conservation. Readers can observe each stage of metamorphosis, watch butterflies feed in a tropical rainforest, follow monarchs on their long migration, and shadow scientists to see how they work with butterflies and moths.

What causes scorching hot lava to spike through Earth’s crust and make a volcano blow its top? Do volcanoes exist in space? What do brave volcanologists learn by climbing right into a volcano’s mouth? In the wake of the eruptions by Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull, everyone wants to know! Ten spectacular gatefolds, plus incredible photos, graphs, maps, diagrams, and first-person stories, take intrepid young explorers right to the source to find out.

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At last, clear, accessible, and fascinating information about stars—what they’re made of, how far away they are, how scientists study them—has been collected into one volume created in partnership with the American Museum of Natural History. Inside Stars is a must-have for any budding astronomer.

Several million earthquakes around the world occur every year—but why and where do they happen? Stunning photographs from the ground and from satellites, dramatic first-person accounts, coverage of the recent Haiti disaster, and the latest scientific information give readers the inside scoop. Riveting stories capture the intensity and shock of the New Madrid Earthquakes (1811-12), the powerful Valdivia Earthquake that battered the Chilean coast in 1960 and remains the strongest ever recorded; and the earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia in 2004.

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COMING OCTOBER 2011 A beautiful, in-depth tribute to America’s country and pop sweetheart.

TAYLOR SWIFT Andrew Vaughan With its wealth of photographs, album artwork, and archive memorabilia, Taylor Swift is the ultimate celebration of the young singersongwriter whose personal, from-the-heart songs have touched millions around the world. Andrew Vaughan—author of the bestselling Shania: Feel Like a Woman and The Eagles: An American Band—traces Swift’s achievements, music, incredible philanthropy (she’s donated millions to charities), family roots, and rumors about her love life. Her multitudes of fans will snap this up!

Sales Points: • Taylor Swift’s self-titled debut album was certified Multi-Platinum™ by the Recording Industry Association of America • Swift was nominated for Best New Artist at the 50th Grammy® Awards and named Artist of the Year by Billboard Magazine in 2009

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ANDREW VAUGHAN is a well-known and respected Nashville-based writer and an authority on country music. As a music critic, his work has appeared in Billboard, Music Week, Mojo, Q, the London Times, the Guardian, Folk Roots, and many other magazines. He was founding editor of Country Music International magazine and a regular guest on BBC Radio, BBC TV, and VH1 as an expert on country music and country rock. He was Country Music Television’s director of PR and has written books on the history of country music and an A-to-Z of new country for St. Martin’s Press. In 1998, Andrew moved from London to Nashville, where he quickly became one of the best-connected writers on the music scene. He is also the author of the UK bestselling Shania: Feel Like a Woman and The Eagles: An American Band. He has been a record industry consultant and editorial director for the American Music Channel since 2002.

• Her second album, Fearless, won four Grammy’s, including Album of the Year • Swift’s third album, Speak Now, released on October 25, 2010, sold 1,047,000 copies in its first week • As of March 2010, Swift has sold more than 13 million albums worldwide

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O Ollie and the Lost Toy, 16 One Christmas Eve, 12 One Halloween Night, 12 P Paper Zoo, 32 Puff, the Magic Dragon Pop-Up, 4 Puff, the Magic Dragon Pop-Up Display, 5 Q Quiet Bunny & Noisy Puppy, 20 R Richard Scarry’s ABC Word Book,16 Richard Scarry’s Best Little Books Ever, 11 Richard Scarry’s Christmas Tales, 11 Rihanna Annual 2012, 49 Robinson Crusoe, 25 S Snowed Under and Other Christmas Confusions, 21 Solve the Famous Hound of the Baskervilles Mystery - Sherlock Holmes,2 7 Spooky Spooky Spooky!, 12 Storytime Stickers: Choo Choo Trains, 34 Storytime Stickers: The First Christmas, 34 Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 25 T Taylor Swift, 48 Tiger’s Voyage, 8 Toymaker’s Workshop, 34 Tracing: On the Move, 37 Twelve Days of Christmas in Colorado, 22 Twelve Days of Christmas in Washington, 23 Twelve Haunted Rooms of Halloween, 22 W War in Afghanistan and Iraq, 40 Weird History, 41 Where’s Asterix?, 28 Willow Smith Annual 2012, 49 Wolf Pup, 43 Wonderful Wizard of Oz, 26 World of Sharks, 44

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