Abrams Books for Young Readers / Amulet Books Fall 2011 Catalog

ABRAMS BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS | AMULET BOOKS

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Contents Amulet Books

Abrams Books for Young Readers 26 Little Pim: Colors and Feelings

2 Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes 4 Darth Paper Strikes Back

28 Tilly the Trickster

6 Diary of a Wimpy Kid

30 Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School

8 NERDS Book Two: M Is for Mamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boy

31 I Had a Favorite Dress

9 NERDS Book Three: The Cheerleaders of Doom

32 Babarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celesteville Games

10 Luv Ya Bunches: A Flower Power Book

34 What Animals Really Like

10 Violet in Bloom: A Flower Power Book

35 Crocodileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tears

11 Oopsy Daisy: A Flower Power Book

36 The Jewel Fish of Karnak

12 The Popularity Papers Book One

38 Full Moon and Star

Three 13 The Popularity Papers Book Two

39 Dear Hot Dog

14 Sweet Treats & Secret Crushes

40 Eli, No!

15 Reel Life Starring Us

41 The Basket Ball

16 MisďŹ t

42 10 Little Penguins Stuck on the Fridge

18 Deviant

43 The Worst Twelve Days of Christmas

19 The Phantom Limb

44 Extraordinary Endangered Animals

20 Dragons of Darkness

45 The Fabulous Flying Machines of Alberto Santos-Dumont

21 The Storyteller

46 Miles to Go for Freedom

22 Free Thaddeus!

47 My Uncle Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Words for America

23 Island of the Unknowns

48 Harry Houdini

24 Struts & Frets

49 Art 123

25 The Sisters Grimm Ultimate Guide

50 Noisy Neighbors 51 All Around the World 52 Mr Benn: Red Knight 52 Your Sketchbook Your Self 53 The High Street Also of Interest 54 Girl Scouts: A Celebration of 100 Trailblazing Years 54 Frank Reade 54 Domo in the World: Photographs and Haiku 55 The World of Smurfs: A Celebration of Tiny Blue Proportions 55 The Hunting of the Snark 56 Holidays, Promotions, and Concepts 56 Image Credits 57 Information to the Trade

Clockwise from top left: Art from The Basket Ball (p. 41), Babarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celesteville Games (p. 32), Tilly the Trickster (p. 28), What Animals Really Like (p. 34), Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School (p. 30), Dear Hot Dog (p. 39), I Had a Favorite Dress (p. 31), The Basket Ball (p. 41), NERDS Book Three: The Cheerleaders of Doom (p. 9)

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Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes

AGES 10 and UP Middle-Grade Fiction

s e lling points

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An unforgettable fantasy debut about the greatest thief of all time: ten-year-old orphan Peter Nimble

■■ Exceptional new writer: Auxier’s debut is a work of rare wit and precision ■■ Classic ingredients: Peter Nimble has what it takes to appeal to fans of timeless fantasy/ adventure stories by the likes of Terry Pratchett and Philip Pullman

s pecifications 400 pages, 5½ x 8¼" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: US English PUB MONTH: August ISBN 978-1-4197-0025-5 ISBN 978-1-4197-0025-5

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Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes is the utterly beguiling tale of a ten-year-old blind orphan who has been schooled in a life of thievery. One fateful afternoon, he steals a box from a mysterious traveling haberdasher—a box that contains three pairs of magical eyes. When he tries the first pair, he is instantly transported to a hidden island where he is presented with a special quest: to travel to the dangerous Vanished Kingdom and rescue a people in need. Along with his loyal sidekick—a knight who has been turned into an unfortunate combination of horse and cat—and the magic eyes, he embarks on an unforgettable, swashbuckling adventure to discover his true destiny.

Jonathan Auxier, raised in Canada, now lives with his wife in Los Angeles, where he works as a screenwriter. This is his first novel. You can visit him online at TheScop.com.

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Everyone got caught up in IndieBound bestseller New York Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Books Boston Globeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top 10 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Books

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most original novel of the year . . . â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Boston Globe

â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a Star Wars fan to love

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exactly calibrated to delight that cohort of boys who are

this book.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Richmond Parents Monthly

old enough to notice girls but not quite brave enough yet

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the next level above gold? Platinum? In both

to, you know, really talk to them.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wall Street Journal

content and appearance, The Strange Case of Origami

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spot-on boy banter, humorously crude Captain Underpantsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;

Yoda is reluctant-reader platinum.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;100 Scope Notes

style drawings, and wisecrack asides that comically address

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fans and ďŹ nishers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid

the social land mines of middle school.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Publishers Weekly

by Jeff Kinney will ďŹ nd what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been

â&#x20AC;&#x153;A skewed amalgam of Wayside Stories and Wimpy

wishing for here.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The PlanetEsme Plan

Kid that is sure to please fans of both.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kirkus â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anglebergerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rendering of such a middle-grade cultural obsession is not only spot-on but also reveals a few resonant surprises hidden in the folds.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Booklist

24-copy mixed ďŹ&#x201A;oor display 16 copies Darth Paper, 8 copies Origami Yoda ISBN 978-1-4197-0146-7 US $310.80

CAN $374.80

Art on pages 4 and 5 by Tom Angleberger and Jason Rosenstock. Š 2011 LucasďŹ lm Ltd & TM. Title character and place names protected by all applicable trademark laws. All rights reserved.

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Darth Paper Strikes Back

AGES 8 TO 12 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

A N O R I G A M I YO DA B O O K ■

BY TO M A N G L E B E R G E R

SE LLING POINTS

The much-anticipated follow-up to the breakout hit The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

■ Breakout hit: The Strange Case of Origami Yoda was one of the best-reviewed books of the year, and its sales continue to grow

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■ Talented author: Angleberger is an exciting voice in middle-grade fiction, with spot-on portrayals of kids at this awkward age ■ Broad reader appeal: Called “an ideal next book for Wimpy Kid enthusiasts” (Boston Globe), Origami Yoda and this sequel are perfect for boys and reluctant readers alike ■ Interactive bonus: Includes instructions for making an origami Darth Vader

SPECIFICATIONS 50–80 black-and-white illustrations 176 pages, 5½ x 8¼" Hardcover RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: AUGUST ISBN 978-1-4197-0027-9 US $12.95

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It is a dark time at Ralph McQuarrie Middle School. After suffering several Origami Yoda–related humiliations, Harvey manages to get Dwight suspended from school for being a “troublemaker.”

Origami Yoda pleads with Tommy and Kellen to save Dwight by making a new case file —one that will show how Dwight’s presence benefits McQuarrie. With the help of their friends, Tommy and Kellen record cases such as “Origami Yoda and the Pre-eaten Wiener,” “Origami Yoda and the Exploding Pizza Bagels,” and “Origami Yoda and Wonderland: The Musical.” But Harvey and his Darth Paper puppet have a secret plan that could make Dwight’s suspension permanent . . .

With his proven knack for humorously exploring the intrigues, fads, and dramas of middle school,

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda ISBN 978-0-8109-8425-7 US $12.95

CAN $16.95

Tom Angleberger has crafted a worthy sequel to his breakout bestseller.

Tom Angleberger’s Strange Case of Origami Yoda was hailed as “delightful” by the New York Times and called “the most original novel of the year” by the Boston Globe.

Horton Halfpott ISBN 978-0-8109-9715-8 US $14.95

CAN $18.95

Angleberger is also the author of Horton Halfpott. His website is OrigamiYoda.com. He lives in Christianburg, Virginia, with his wife, the author-illustrator Cece Bell.

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SPECIFICATIONS Black-and-white line drawings throughout 5½ x 8â&#x20AC;?

5 books; 1,120 pages Hardcover boxed set RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER ISBN 978-1-4197-0153-5 US $70.00

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The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary ISBN 978-1-4197-0050-7 US $14.95

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid 6 SE LLING POINTS ■ Bestselling series: New York Times #1 bestseller, and

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has remained at the top of the USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, and IndieBound lists since

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publication ■ Incredible sales: Over 50 million copies in print in the USA and available in over 30 countries

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worldwide!

■ Cultural phenomenon: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon, T-shirts, games, puzzles, action figures, and more cement Wimpy Kid’s popularity and permanence in the market ■ A box-office sensation: Two hit movies brought new media attention to the book series ■ International bestseller: Series is a bestseller throughout the world

SPECIFICATIONS 224 pages 300 black-and-white illustrations 5½ x 8” Hardcover RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: NOVEMBER

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 6 48-copy mixed floor display

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 6 36-copy floor display

ISBN 978-1-4197-0221-1

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ISBN 978-1-4197-0223-5 US $13.95

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18 copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid 6 6 copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid 6 copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 6 copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw 6 copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 6 copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth

Jeff Kinney is an online game developer and designer, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Jeff was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent his childhood in the Washington, DC, area and moved to New England in 1995. Jeff lives in southern Massachusetts with his wife and their two sons.

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AGES 8 TO 12 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

NERDS B O O K T W O : M I S F O R M A M Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; S B OY â&#x2013;

Now papein rback

BY M I C H A E L B U C K L E Y

The second installment in the New York Times bestselling series about ďŹ fth-grade spies Praise for the NERDS series New York Times bestselling series â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charming and funny.â&#x20AC;?

Contains a secret QR code link to online content

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Publishers Weekly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funny, clever, and thoroughly entertaining.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;School Library Journal â&#x20AC;&#x153;The inventive details, story, and made-up futuristic technology will keep pages turning.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kirkus

SPECIFICATIONS 20 black-and-white illustrations 288 pages, 5½ x 8Ÿ" Paperback RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: AUGUST ISBN 978-1-4197-0023-1 US $6.95

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NERDS: Book One HC ISBN 978-0-8109-4324-7 US $14.95

CAN $19.50

NERDS: Book One PB ISBN 978-0-8109-8985-6 CAN $8.95

US $6.95

NERDS combines the excitement of international espionage with the awkwardness of elementary school, and the results are hilarious.

A group of unpopular ďŹ fth graders run a spy network from inside their school. With the help of cutting-edge science, they transform their nerdy qualities into incredible abilities! In the seriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; second

NERDS: Book Two HC ISBN 978-0-8109-8986-3 US $14.95

CAN $17.95

installment, Duncan Dewey (code name: Gluestick) leads the team against a supervillain who used to be a member of NERDS. But has the team become too dependent on their supergadgets? It will take old-fashioned brainpower and bravery to save the world again. Publishers Weekly raved, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buckley has a ďŹ&#x201A;air for exaggerated humor.â&#x20AC;?

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AGES 8 TO 12 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

BOOK THREE: THE CHEERLEADERS OF DOOM ■

BY M I C H A E L B U C K L E Y

S E LLING POINTS

It’s the NERDS against the cheerleaders in the third installment in the New York Times bestselling series

■ Bestseller: The first two books in the series have spent weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, with more than half a million copies in print ■ Reluctant-reader appeal: These books are packed with laughs and are a hit with boys ■ Author’s track record: Buckley’s Sisters Grimm series has sold more than one million copies

SPECIFICATIONS 20 black-and-white illustrations 288 pages, 5½ x 8¼" Hardcover with jacket

SPECIFICATIONS RIGHTS: WORLD

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CAN $16.95

CARTON QTY: 36

Matilda “Wheezer” Choi, the asthmatic who can fly and kick butt courtesy of her nanobyteenhanced inhalers, loves pro wrestling and hates anything “girlie.” Maybe that’s because she grew up with six brothers—or maybe it’s because her home life has become a battle zone in the conflict between her parents. Unfortunately for Wheezer, when a former member of NERDS turned villain gets extensive plastic surgery in order to become a cheerleader, Matilda must swallow her pride to successfully infiltrate the squad.

The newest supervillain, Gerdie Baker, assisted by the criminal mastermind Simon, has created a device that opens portals to other worlds, which she and the other cheerleaders have been pillaging.

But the alternate realities are starting to get awfully close together, so it’s up to Wheezer and the

18-copy mixed floor display

NERDS to stop the cheerleaders before the worlds collide.

6 copies Book One PB, 6 copies Book Two PB,

Michael Buckley is the author of The Sisters Grimm, a New York Times bestselling series

6 copies Book Three HC

and a Today Show Al Roker Book Club pick. He has also written and developed shows

ISBN 978-1-4197-0147-4

for Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and Discovery Channel. He lives in Brooklyn. Visit

US $173.10

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TeamNerds.com.

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Luv Ya Bunches

With a fun new series look!

A F LO W E R P O W E R B O O K SPECIFICATIONS

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Two-color interior

BY L AU R E N M Y R AC L E

Catch up with the Flower Power girls in paperback!

352 pages, 5½ x 7⅝" Paperback RIGHTS: NORTH AMERICA ENGLISH PUB MONTH: AVAILABLE NOW

Meet Katie-Rose, Camilla, Violet, and Yasaman—four girls with little in common but their

ISBN 978-0-8109-8982-5 US $6.95

flower names. Katie-Rose is a spaz. Yasaman’s

CAN $8.95

quiet and shy. Violet is the prickly new girl. And Camilla is super-popular. They could never be

CARTON QTY: 40

friends . . . or could they? When Camilla takes a fateful stumble on the first day of fifth grade and mysteriously loses Tally, her lucky bobble-head turtle, she sets off a chain of events that draws the four girls together in the pursuit of Tally’s kidnapper. Fifth grade has rarely been captured with such “a shining awareness of and sensitivity to the highly textured society of tween girls” (Booklist, starred review) as Lauren Myracle shows in this first book in her winning series.

AGES 9 TO 13 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

Violet in Bloom A F LO W E R P O W E R B O O K

SPECIFICATIONS Two-color interior 384 pages, 5½ x 7⅝"

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The second book in Lauren Myracle’s sweet series, now in paperback!

Paperback RIGHTS: NORTH AMERICA ENGLISH PUB MONTH: AUGUST ISBN 978-1-4197-0032-3 US $6.95

CAN $7.95

CARTON QTY: 44 The Flower Power girls are nurturing their new friendship and busy building LuvYaBunches.com, their very own social-networking site. Their first flower-power task? A doomed campaign to get their school to serve healthier snacks. The JellyYums they champion—soon dubbed “beans of grossness”—taste like candied beets. And that’s just the start of their troubles. It will take all the strength and genuine affection of these pals to weather a particularly stormy week of fifth grade.

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Oopsy Daisy

AGES 9 TO 13 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

A F LO W E R P O W E R B O O K ■

BY L AU R E N M Y R AC L E

S E LLING POINTS

It’s Yasaman’s turn to shine in this third book in Lauren Myracle’s beloved series

■ Bestselling author: Myracle has sold more than two million copies of her books for teens and tweens

Praise for the series

■ Critical acclaim: Violet in Bloom

“This series will be

received a starred review from

embraced, read, and

Kirkus, which called it “a triumph”

passed from friend

■ Proven success with age group:

to friend on middle

Myracle’s other middle-grade

school playgrounds

series is a New York Times

everywhere.” —Kirkus

bestseller

★ “Loads of potential

■ Fun format: Told in an innovative

for popularity among

mix of blog, screenplay, journal,

its target audience, and

and straight narrative from four

plenty of insights for those who care about

points of view ■ Great multiethnic cast: Diverse,

tween girls.” —Booklist

relatable group of girls bucks the

“This is trademark

norm for friendship novels

Myracle, and those who heart her books will lurve, er, love this one too.”

—School Library Journal ★ “A triumph.” —Kirkus

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Life for the Flower Power girls is never boring. Milla, still madly in crush with sweet Max, wonders if it’s time—dun dun dun!—for the two of them to actually HOLD HANDS. Eeek! Katie-Rose, on the other hand, can’t help but wonder when—or if—she will ever be crush-worthy, especially since the only boy to pay her any attention is pesky, annoying Preston, whose favorite pastime is throwing erasers at KatieRose’s head. Violet, however, has bigger issues than boys on her mind. Her mom is finally scheduled to be discharged from the psychiatric hospital where she’s been undergoing treatment, but what if her homecoming doesn’t go as planned? Luckily, Yasaman has a foolproof plan for distracting her friends from their worries. The targets: beloved teachers Mr. Emerson and Ms. Perez, who are meant for each other, even if they don’t know it. The goal: to bring those lovebirds together at their school’s “Kids Night

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In,” a teacher-chaperoned evening of fun, fabulosity, and possibly even romance . . .

Lauren Myracle is the author of the New York Times bestselling Internet Girls series (ttyl, ttfn, and l8r, g8r), Shine, Rhymes with Witches, Bliss, and the Winnie Years series, among many other books for teens and young people. She lives with her family in Fort Collins,

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—Publishers Weekly “A quick, fun, welldeveloped story that invites repeated readings.” —Booklist

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Lydia and Julie are best friends with one goal: to crack the code of popularity. Lydia’s the bold one: aspiring theater star, stick-fighting enthusiast, and human guinea pig. Julie’s the shy one: observer and artist, accidental field hockey jock, and faithful recorder. In this notebook they write down their observations and carry out experiments to try to determine what makes the popular girls tick. But somehow, the harder Lydia and Julie try to imitate the popular girls, the farther they get from their goal—and each other. Amy Ignatow understands friendship and the fifth grade, and she knows just how to wring humor out of ordinary and extraordinary moments.

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Series momentum: The first two

Julie and Lydia are back in the third book in the irresistible series

books continue to build audience and visibility ■ Critical success: The New York Times and other major media outlets have called Ignatow’s work “brilliant” and “captivating” ■ Promotable author: Ignatow is a bookseller favorite and continues to tour ■ Hilarious and heartfelt: The core friendships in the books ring true with girls

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After spending six months apart in Book Two, best friends Julie and Lydia are reunited at last! Julie has said good-bye to the mean girls, and Lydia is ready to apply her hard-earned friendship lessons to founding their own crew. But bad news interrupts their reunion: their friend Sukie’s mother, ill for many years, has passed away. This shakes Lydia and Julie, who reevaluate their goals and decide to focus more on being supportive of the friends they have. Unfortunately, their well-meaning schemes almost immediately start to go awry, and everyone seems to be mad at them for reasons beyond their control.

How can they be better friends when no one seems to want to give them the chance? As always,

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Julie and Lydia’s hilarious back-and-forth notes form the backbone of the novel, in which Amy Ignatow reveals all-too-real truths about friendship and loyalty.

Amy Ignatow is a cartoonist and a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design, and she is very good at peeling oranges. She was in four musicals in high school and employed stealth and her wits to avoid being in any dance numbers. She lives in

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Philadelphia with her husband, Mark, and their cat, Mathilda, who is mostly very terrible.

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friendship, family dynamics, and spot-on middle school politics into a warm, uplifting debut.” —Booklist ★ “Refreshing . . . successfully delivers an authentic and endearing portrait of the not-quite-teen experience.”

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—Children’s Literature “Greenwald’s second foray into the drama that is seventh grade delivers . . . This is a title that mothers and daughters can confidently read together.” —School Library Journal

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Confident Kate doesn’t notice much but the latest gossip, and shy Georgia can’t say out loud

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what’s always on her mind. They’re joined by observant, careful Olivia, whose epic, single-minded crush on PBJ (real name: Phillip Becker-Jacobs) is starting to frustrate them. Using fortune cookies that mysteriously always seem to speak directly to the person who opens them, the three girls try to work together to bring some love to their building while reminding each other why they’re such good friends to begin with.

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“Truth does not bring happiness, Jael.” He turns away again. “Now, go to bed and let’s forget all of this.” He waves her off. “No punishments. No blame. We’ll act like tonight didn’t happen.”

For just a second, she feels a strange sort of relief. Like, Oh, good, we can go back to the way things were. But then she thinks he must be insane.

“There’s more, isn’t there, Dad? What’s so bad about being a . . . halfbreed?”

Her father flinches at the word but says nothing.

“Is that what they call me?” she asks. “The demons?”

“Yes,” he says.

“So what’s all that about halfbreeds being forbidden by Heaven and Hell? Should I be worried about something?”

“Jael, please, can we at least just talk about this tomorrow?” He reaches out to her. It’s a gesture he rarely does and it’s so hard for her to resist. But she steps away.

“I have a right to know,” she says.

“It’s just . . .” He’s losing and he knows it. “Jael, I can’t just . . .” His face is pleading with her, but this time the weakness only pisses her off more.

“If you can’t tell me, maybe someone else will. Like that fish monster in my necklace. What was his name?”

“Jael, don’t do that—” This time he’s the one who backs up.

“Dagon, or something, wasn’t it?” she asks, like she’s taunting him.

“Jael, stop this right now!”

She stares hard at the necklace. “Dagon, are you in there? I’m ready to hear the truth!”

“You . . . have no idea what you’ve just done,” he says quietly.

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â&#x2013; Fresh voice: Skovronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s witty, truthful voice will help him stand out in this popular category â&#x2013; Mythology: Based on historical myths and religions â&#x2013; Author reputation: Skovron has

demon girl trying to ďŹ gure

built a dedicated fan base eager

out her place on earthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or

for his next book

in hellâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;is deftly paced and beautifully told, instantly captivating and delightfully strange. I want more, please.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kiersten White, author of Paranormalcy â&#x20AC;&#x153;MisďŹ t reminded me of the ďŹ rst time I read Neil Gaimanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s American Gods, a clever and twisty mix of old gods and new worlds. Jon Skovronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s protagonist, Jael, is the kind of heroine I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get enough of: strong, smart, loyal, and wickedly compelling.â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Carrie Ryan, author of The

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Jael has always felt like a freak. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never kissed a boy, she never knew her mom, and her dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always been superstrictâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably because her mom was a demon, which makes Jael half demon and most deďŹ nitely not a normal sophomore girl. On her sixteenth birthday, a mysterious present unlocks her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dangerous history and Jaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s untapped potential. What was merely an embarrassing secret before becomes a terrifying reality. Jael must learn to master her demon side in order to take on a vindictive Duke of Hell while also dealing with a twisted priest, best-friend drama, and a spacey blond skater boy who may have hidden depths.

Author Jon Skovron takes on the dark side of human nature with his signature funny, heartfelt heartfelt prose. prose.

Jon Skovron is the author of Struts & Frets, about which the Washington Post Book World said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skovron perfectly captures that passionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sometimes ďŹ erce, sometimes shyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that drives so many young artists to take the raw stuff of life and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;transform it into something beautiful.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? He lives in Washington, DC.

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A critically acclaimed adult writer brings his taut storytelling to a psychological thriller for teens

â&#x2013; Proven genre: The popularity Praise for Adrian McKinty

of books like Rules of Survival

and his work

and Identicall show the teen audienceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taste for frightening

â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of his generationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading

stories that pose moral questions

talents.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Publishers Weekly

â&#x2013; Creepy school setting: Fans of Todd Strasserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wish You Were

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x20AC;&#x153;A profoundly satisfying

Dead d and Boot Camp will love

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charter school with a dark twist

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Danny Lopez is new in town. He made a mistake back home in Las Vegas, and now he has landed at an experimental school in Colorado for â&#x20AC;&#x153;tough cases.â&#x20AC;? At the Cobalt Charter School, everything is scriptedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;what the teachers say, what the students replyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and no other speaking is allowed. This supercontrolled environment gives kids a second chance to make something of themselves. But with few freedoms, the students become sitting ducks for a killer determined to â&#x20AC;&#x153;clean upâ&#x20AC;? Colorado Springs.

Adrian McKinty is the author of many books, including the Lighthouse trilogy. He was born and raised in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. Educated at Oxford University, he then immigrated to New York City. He has lived and taught high school in Denver and now lives in Melbourne, Australia.

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AGES 14 AND UP YA FICTION

S E LLING POINTS ■ Bestselling author: A track record

An award-winning author’s latest, creepiest thriller

of great sales ■ Award-winning author: Sleator’s numerous awards include YALSA Best of the Best, ALA Best Books for Young Adults, Booklist Best of the Best, SLJ Best Books of the Year, Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers, and more ■ Reluctant-reader appeal: A fastpaced page-turner that’s perfect for boys ■ Successful sales: Sleator’s previous Amulet books have combined sales of more than 120,000 copies

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Isaac is the new kid in town. His mother, Vera, is in the hospital with a mysterious illness, and the only person left to care for Isaac is his distant grandfather. Friendless and often alone, Isaac loses himself in his collection of optical illusions, including a strange mirror box that he finds in his new house, left behind by the previous tenants. Designed for amputees, it creates the illusion of a second limb.

Lonely Isaac wishes someone would reach out to him, and then someone does—a phantom limb within the mirror box! It signs to Isaac about a growing danger: someone who has murdered before and is out to get Vera next. The only way Isaac can solve the mystery and save his mother is with the help of

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the mirror box. But can he trust the phantom limb?

William Sleator has thrilled readers for many years with his inventive books that blend real science with stories that explore our darkest fears and wishes. Critics call his writing “clever and engrossing” (Booklist) and “gleefully icky” (Publishers Weekly). He divides his

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Critically acclaimed author: Tiger Moon was awarded the 2008 Batchelder Honor and called

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A captivating adventure and coming-of-age story about brotherhood and friendship

“beguiling” (Booklist, in a starred review) and “distinguished”

Praise for Dragons

(School Library Journal, in a

of Darkness

starred review)

“Serious fantasy fans will be fascinated by this original

■ Mass appeal: Dragons are

and well-told story.” —VOYA

perennially popular, especially following the success of the

★ “Readers will be richly

Eragon series

rewarded with this absorbing story about . . . the power of fairy tales to guide and illuminate human lives.”

—Booklist, starred review

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The author-translator team behind the internationally acclaimed Tiger Moon reunites for this lush, exotic tale of fantasy and adventure—and dragons galore.

In this thrilling modern-day fable, two boys from very different backgrounds are thrown together by magic, mayhem, and a common foe. Jumar, an invisible prince, wants to save his native Nepal from

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civil war. Christopher, a shy German boy, wants to find his kidnapped brother. Together they embark on

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a journey through the wilderness of Nepal—a journey that proves to be a dangerous rite of passage.

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Fighting the beautiful but deadly dragons that beset the country, the two boys learn that in order to change the world, they must first change themselves.

Tiger Moon

Antonia Michaelis has lived and taught in India. She is the author of several award-winning books

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published in her native Germany, where she lives. Anthea Bell is the translator of Cornelia Funke’s bestselling Inkheart books. Her work has won the Marsh Award for Children’s Literature in Translation, the Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator’s Prize, and the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize. She lives in the UK.

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A haunting, deeply satisfying romance for older teens from an award-winning author

AGES 16 AND UP YA FICTION

S E LLING POINTS ■ Popular genre: Combines romance with elements of fantasy, melodrama, and mystery for teens who love romance novels with an edge ■ Critical favorite: Michaelis’s Tiger Moon won the Batchelder Honor, and she was praised as “a highly accomplished storyteller” by Booklist ■ Potential breakout: Michaelis’s reputation continues to grow both here and abroad—this novel was the subject of a heated auction in her native Germany and is a bestseller there

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Anna and Abel couldn’t be more different. They are both seventeen and in their last year of school, but while Anna lives in a nice old town house and comes from a well-to-do family, Abel, the school drug dealer, lives in a big, prisonlike tower block at the edge of town. Anna is afraid of him until she realizes that he is caring for his six-year-old sister on his own. Fascinated, Anna follows the two and listens as Abel tells little Micha the story of a tiny queen assailed by dark forces. It’s a beautiful fairy tale that Anna comes to see has a basis in reality. Abel is in real danger of losing Micha to their abusive father and to his own inability to make ends meet. Anna gradually falls in love with Abel, but when his “enemies” begin to turn up dead, she fears she has fallen for a murderer. Has she?

Award-winning author Antonia Michaelis moves in a bold new direction with her latest novel: a dark, haunting, contemporary story that is part mystery, part romance, and part melodrama.

Antonia Michaelis is the author of Tiger Moon, which won the Batchelder Honor, and Dragons of Darkness. She is the author of several other award-winning books published in her native Germany, where she lives. Miriam Debbage lives in Germany and has collaborated with Michaelis on several books.

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will draw comparisons to the

drawings, Thaddeus will appeal

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to reluctant readers ■■ Pop-culture appeal: Fans

“It won’t take long for readers to

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realize that Thaddeus is as weird

Dynamite will rally behind

and annoying as the students

Thaddeus A. Ledbetter

and faculty think he is, but there is something endearing about him, too, as readers will glean from the lively assemblage of documents.” —Kirkus

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Designed like a case file, chock-full of notes, journal entries, letters, e-mails, illustrations, and more, Free Thaddeus! is an uproarious middle-grade novel that argues why the irreverent Thaddeus should be released from his in-school suspension and explains the unbelievable circumstances that led to his

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John Gosselink is an English teacher who has written a weekly humor column for his local paper for more than a decade. This is his first book. He lives with his wife (a librarian) and their three kids outside Austin, Texas.

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This gripping mystery, spiked with math clues, follows quirky outcasts Lady Di and Tom Jones as they try to save their woebegone island community. In their trailer park next to the Folsom Energy Plant, people have started to vanish, and no one seems to care. At first the kids barely notice the disappearances themselves—until their beloved math tutor, Mrs. Clarke, is abducted too. Mrs. Clarke has left them clues to her whereabouts in the form of equations that lead them all over the trailer park, through

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hidden tunnels under nearby “Mount Trashmore,” and into the Folsom Energy Plant itself, where Lady Di and Tom Jones and a gang of other misfits uncover the sordid truth about what’s really happening on their island.

Readers “will be swept up in the fast talk and exciting action” (Booklist) of this “inheritor of The Westing Game” (Kirkus) that is sure to make math lovers of even the most determined number-phobes.

Benedict Carey, a New York Times science section writer, was a math and physics major in college. Hoping to ignite a passion for math in his own kids, he has crafted a smart and action-packed story for middle-grade readers that uses math lessons to solve the mystery.

He and his wife and their children live in New York City.

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SE LLING POINTS ■ Good timing: Will release after Skovron’s latest, Misfit ■ Boy appeal: With a guy narrator

Struts & Frets ■

Now papein rback

BY J O N S KOV R O N

Jon Skovron’s heartfelt and hilarious debut about a teen musician with big dreams

not afraid to express himself, the Praise for Struts & Frets

novel speaks to a segment of the

Capital Choices selection

teen audience ■ Critical appreciation: Struts

“Deftly executed.” —Kirkus

& Frets was well reviewed by

“This is the sort of tale

Kirkus, the Washington Post

YA quick picks are made

Book World, Publishers Weekly,

of.” —Bulletin of the Center

and other media outlets

for Children’s Books “In this funny, poignant first novel . . . Jon Skovron perfectly captures that passion—sometimes fierce, sometimes shy—that drives so many young artists to take the raw stuff of life and ‘transform it into something

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who’s ever felt the pride and shame of being an outsider.”

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—Cory Doctorow, bestselling author of Little Brother

Music is in Sammy’s blood. His grandfather was a jazz musician, and Sammy’s indie rock band could be huge one day—if they don’t self-destruct first. Winning the upcoming Battle of the Bands would

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justify all their compromises and reassure Sammy that his life’s dream could become a reality. But practices are hard to schedule when Sammy’s grandfather is sick and getting worse, his mother is too busy to help either of them, and his best friend may want to be his girlfriend.

Told in a voice that’s honest and wry, Struts & Frets will resonate not only with teenage musicians but also with anyone who ever sat up all night listening to a favorite album, wondering if they’d ever find their place in the world.

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Jon Skovron is also the author of Misfit. The Washington Post Book World said of Struts & Frets, “Skovron perfectly captures that passion—sometimes fierce, sometimes shy—that drives so many young artists to take the raw stuff of life and ‘transform it into something beautiful.’” He lives in Washington, DC.

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the world of Ferryport Landing, in one beautiful collectible volume

S E LLING POINTS ■ Bestselling series: There are more than one million copies of the individual books in the series in print ■ Beloved author: Kids, booksellers,

Since 2005, Michael Buckley’s bestselling Sisters Grimm series has delighted fans with the story of the Grimm family. There’s only one

and librarians alike love Buckley, who tours constantly ■ Series nearly complete: The

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Michael Buckley is the New York Times bestsell-

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Book Six: Tales from the Hood

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The Little Pim DVD series has won 20 awards, including: AEP’s Distinguished Achievement Mom’s Best Award Adding Wisdom Award, Parent to Parent Mr. Dad Seal of Approval iParenting Media Award Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award The Toy Man Seal of Approval

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Speak Spanish and French with Little Pim the panda in this series based on the award-winning language program

DVD series that introduces additional languages to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers ■ Established track record: The DVDs have strong sales at national bookstores and online booksellers, and with hundreds of independent toy and gift accounts ■ Educational appeal: Children will learn key concept words in Spanish and French ■ Interactive format: Flaps and pull tabs will keep readers engaged

SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOTH BOOKS Flaps and pull tabs Praise for the Little Pim DVDs “This series is cute, funny, and my kids loved it. Small kids will want to watch it over and over.” —Wired.com

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“An excellent tool for beginning language instruction in the home and in schools . . . One of the more professionally constructed and executed approaches to the total-immersion method of language instruction.” —School Library Journal

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The Little Pim book series adapts the most successful and effective elements from the award-winning Little Pim DVDs to promote fun with languages for young children. Each book incorporates an exciting

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Colors showcases colors and objects, and Feelings focuses on emotions and expressions. Each book weaves its vocabulary into a hide-and-seek story featuring Little Pim as the narrator and concludes with a

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helpful review of the words learned.

Little Pim was created by Julia Pimsleur Levine, a mom who grew up bilingual and was looking for fun ways to introduce her young son to the French language. When she discovered there were no high-quality videos or DVDs for teaching toddlers a foreign language, she decided to create them herself—something for which she was uniquely qualified as a filmmaker, language teacher, and mother. Julia was inspired in part by having grown up in the language-teaching business. Her father, Dr. Paul Pimsleur, created one of the most popular and acclaimed audio language-teaching methods for adults. Creating Little Pim was her way of carrying on the family tradition of raising bilingual kids and sharing a love of learning with other families.

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Molly Shannon is an actress best known for her work on Saturday Night Live as well as in numerous ďŹ lms, including Superstar, Never Been Kissed, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Her talents extend beyond comedyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;she recently had a starring role in the hit Broadway show Promises, Promises. Tilly the Trickster is her ďŹ rst book. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two children.

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The debut picture book by Saturday Night Live actress Molly Shannon

AGES 4 TO 8 PICTURE BOOK

SE LLING POINTS ■ Star power: Molly Shannon is an extremely well-known actress and comedian who appeals to kids and adults ■ Relatable protagonist: Kids will love this new feisty, mischievous character ■ Comic relief: Tilly’s story is refreshing and full of big kid appeal because of its slapstick humor and lack of heavy-handed lessons

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Molly Shannon has created numerous unforgettable characters on Saturday Night Live and in movies such as Superstar and Never Been Kissed and now introduces young readers to her latest hilarious creation, Tilly the Trickster. Tilly is a mischievous girl who loves nothing more than causing a little trouble. From leaking cups to toothpaste-flavored cookies, Tilly has a trick for everyone: her mom, dad, brother, classmates, and even her teacher. But when the tables are turned and her family does some scheming of its own, will Tilly decide to change her trickster ways?

Molly Shannon and bestselling illustrator Ard Hoyt have crafted an exuberant and riotous story that is guaranteed to tickle the funny bones of readers and have them asking for more Tilly!

Ard Hoyt is the illustrator of many bestselling children’s books, including I’m a Manatee,

by John Lithgow. He lives in Bentonville, Arkansas, with his family.

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Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School ■ ■ By Dav i d M ac k i n to s h

A charming picture book about the new kid in school that is as quirky and unforgettable as its subject

still remaining accessible to kids ■■ Back-to-school promotions: Perfect for the back-to-school season ■■ Great message: Features a very subtle message about accepting differently abled kids

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Marshall Armstrong is new to school and definitely stands out from the crowd, with his pale

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skin, perpetual hats, and special “space food” lunches that come in silver wrappers. He doesn’t play sports, and he doesn’t watch television. So when he invites everyone in class over for his birthday party, it’s sure to be a disaster. Or is it? Marshall Armstrong might have a trick or two up his long, “sun protective” sleeve.

David Mackintosh’s story, with its bold design and sharply humorous observations, is a highly original take on the popular theme of the difficulties of being the new kid and making friends.

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AGES 4 TO 6 PICTURE BOOK

SE LLING POINTS ■ Girl appeal: Pink, frilly dresses

A celebration of the seasons, resourcefulness, and adorable dresses

and a crafty angle make this book a must-have for certain girls ■ Timely themes: Sewing and repurposing objects are perfect activities for this belttightening era ■ Mother-daughter bond: The warm relationship depicted makes this a feel-good treat

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Open up a fresh and stylish story about growing up and keeping hold of your favorite memories. As the year passes, the narrator’s favorite dress goes through a series of creative changes, from dress to shirt to tank top to scarf and so on, until all that’s left of it is a good memory. Assisted by her patient and crafty mama, the narrator finds that when disaster strikes her favorite things, she doesn’t need to make mountains out of molehills—she “makes molehills out of mountains” instead! Structured around the days of the week, the story is also illustrated to show the passing of the seasons, a perfect complement

Dotty ISBN 978-0-8109-8962-7 US $16.95

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to the themes of growing older and keeping hold (and letting go) of special mementos.

Boni Ashburn is the author of Hush, Little Dragon and Over at the Castle.

She lives in Houghton, Michigan, with her husband and their four children.

Visit BoniAshburn.com. Julia Denos is the acclaimed illustrator of Dotty, by

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Erica S. Perl. She lives in Quincy, Massachusetts. Visit JuliaDenos.com.

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Praise for the Babar books New York Times bestseller “Babar is at the very heart of my conception of what turns a picture book into a work of art.” —Maurice Sendak

Babar’s Yoga for Elephants

Babar’s World Tour

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“A beloved storybook character.” —New York Times “A perennially pleasing pachyderm.”

—Town and Country magazine “A perky pachyderm.” —Vanity Fair

Babar and the Succotash Bird ISBN 978-0-8109-5700-8 US $16.95

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Babar’s USA ISBN 978-0-8109-7096-0 US $17.95

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In time for the eightieth anniversary of the Babar books, join Babar at the Worldwide Celesteville Games

ALL AGES PICTURE BOOK

SE S E LLING POINTS â&#x2013; Exciting Olympic tie-in: The book will be published in time for the summer 2012 Olympic Games â&#x2013; Eightieth anniversary: Publication coincides with the anniversary of the Babar series, and there will be an exhibition of Babar artwork in Paris â&#x2013; Beloved character with enduring sales: The Babar books are staples for young readers that have sold millions of copies worldwide â&#x2013; Launch on Disney Junior TV: New cartoon about Babar and his family called Babar and the Adventures of Badou (airs on YTV in Canada and CiTV in the UK)

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Babar and his family are thrilled that Celesteville is hosting the Games! This is their chance to see the best athletes from all over the world compete and to meet new people from other countries.

Everyone is wide-eyed as gymnasts ďŹ&#x201A;y through the air, divers make a splash, and cyclists race to the ďŹ nish line!

In addition, Babar and Celesteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children are all grown up, and romance is in the air. Babarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Flora, likes to watch the handsome pole-vaulter Cory, from the country of Mirza. One day the two meet in the park, and love soon follows. When Cory asks Flora to marry him, everyone must come together to help them have a magniďŹ cent Mirzi wedding.

Babarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celesteville Games is a grand tale about sportsmanship, love, and diversity.

Laurent de Brunhoff has kept the spirit of Babar alive for more than sixty years. Babar ďŹ rst came to life through the art of Laurentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, and Laurent has continued to create adventures for the elephant family. He and his wife, Phyllis, split their time between New York City and Key West, Florida.

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SE LLING POINTS ■ Empowering message: Encourages children to follow their own interests, no matter

What Animals Really Like ■

BY F I O N A R O B I N S O N

This laugh-out-loud picture book about an animal chorus celebrates individual—and unexpected—interests

how unusual ■ Kid-friendly characters: A wildly diverse and colorful cast of animal characters that children will love ■ Interactive: Two gatefolds reveal the animal chorus in all its glory ■ Author reputation: Robinson’s 3-2-3 Detective Agency was nominated for a Harvey Award alongside Jeff Kinney

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When the National Animal Choir performs the latest song by renowned composer and conductor Mr. Herbert Timberteeth, nothing goes exactly as planned. Mr. Timberteeth has some preconceived

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notions of what animals like to do that are reflected in his song. But it turns out that lions prefer flower arranging to prowling and shrimp would rather ski than swim! With all the dissension and mayhem, will the show still go on? This hilarious picture book delivers a subtle message about stereotyping that kids, who are so often pigeonholed, will appreciate.

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Fiona Robinson is the author-illustrator of The Useful Moose: A Truthful, Moose-full Tale and The 3-2-3 Detective Agency. She has been praised by Publishers Weekly for her “humor tinged with heart,” and her work has been honored by the Royal Academy of Arts.

She lives with her family in Brooklyn.

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A humorous animal story with a thoughtful message about the endangered animals of Africa

â&#x2013; Acclaimed author-illustrator: Beard was a 2009 IndieBound pick and was named a PW Flying Start for debut childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book creators

Praise for Monkey

â&#x2013; Art-world connection: Beard has

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a gallery in New Orleans and

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Praise for The Jungle Grapevine

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quirky and original.â&#x20AC;?

Hardcover with jacket

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wall Street Journal

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watch out!

Including a photo of each animal featured in the story along with a description of its current status on the list of endangered species, this picture book is a great educational tool. A share of the proceeds

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from sales of the book will go to the Shompole Community Trust, a land and animal reserve in Kenya.

Alex Beard is an artist whose work has been shown in New Orleans, Los Angeles, New York, and Hong Kong, among other major cities. He lives with his wife and their children in New Orleans.

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Praise for Graeme Base New York Times bestseller San Francisco Chronicle bestseller Washington Post bestseller Green Earth Book Award â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the eye of a Renaissance painter and the ear of Dr. Seuss, Aussie Graeme Base is not your basic childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book author.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;People â&#x20AC;&#x153;Graeme Baseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s animal stars are loved worldwide.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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BY G R A E M E B A S E

Bestselling author Graeme Base takes readers on an adventure in ancient Egypt

AGES 5 TO 8 PICTURE BOOK

SE LLING POINTS â&#x2013; Bestselling author and illustrator: New York Times bestselling author Graeme Base is a household name and is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading picture book creators â&#x2013; Entertaining novelty format: Readers are sure to enjoy cracking the code and capturing the Jewel Fish â&#x2013; Educational value: The book includes a poster map of ancient Egypt that gives real facts about the places and characters in the story, making it a great classroom tool

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ALSO AVAIL AB LE Set in ancient Egypt, this action-packed story follows two thieves, Jackal and Ibis. They are ordered by the Pharaoh to travel to the Palace of the Crocodile Prince in the city of Karnak to retrieve the magical Jewel Fish. When they arrive at the palace, despite the Pharaohâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warning to take only the ďŹ sh, Jackal and Ibis also steal gold and other riches. But the weight of the extra treasures causes their tiny boat to sink, and the Jewel Fish comes to life in the water and escapes.

Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to readers to ďŹ nd the Jewel Fish by logging on to GraemeBase.com, where they will ďŹ nd what they need to open the mechanical device at the back of the book. The device unlocks the secret of how to discover and capture the Jewel Fish for the Pharaoh. The reverse side of the bookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jacket is a poster map of ancient Egypt that gives facts about the actual places and mythological characters in

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the story.

Graeme Base received international acclaim for his smash hit Animalia, which sold more than two million copies. Among his many other beloved and bestselling books are Enigma, The Eleventh Hour, The Water Hole, and The Golden Snail. He lives with his

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family in Melbourne, Australia.

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SE LLING POINTS â&#x2013; An inspired pair: Hopkins and Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst book together, City I Love, received two starred

Full Moon and Star â&#x2013;

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Children will be moonstruck by the magic of playwriting in this heartwarming story of friendship

reviews and was a critical favorite â&#x2013; Mass appeal: This story will appeal to girls as well as boys because of the pairing of the characters Kyle and Katie â&#x2013; Educational value: Kyle and Katieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playwriting and performance will inspire readers to do the same, and the story will be useful in teaching about writing and plays

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This charming picture book by the team that created City I Love introduces readers to playwriting and performing while sharing a unique and tender story of friendship.

City I Love

Best friends Kyle and Katie do everything together. When Kyle decides to write a play about a full

ISBN 978-0-8109-8327-4 US $16.95

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moon, Katie decides she will write one about a star. But it is always more fun to do things together, so when they decide to combine their two plays to create Full Moon and Star, the outcome is a beautiful collaboration and an over-the-moon testament to their friendship.

Because I Am Your Daddy ISBN 978-0-8109-8392-2 US $15.95

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Lee Bennett Hopkins has written and edited numerous bestselling poetry collections, including his previous book with Abrams, City I Love. He lives in Cape Coral, Florida. Marcellus Hall is the illustrator of City I Love and Because I Am Your Daddy. He lives in New York City.

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BY M O R D I C A I G E R S T E I N

A collection of poems by Caldecott Medalâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;winning illustrator Mordicai Gerstein

AGES 3 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

SE LLING POINTS â&#x2013; Caldecott-winning illustrator: Gersteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique and captivating art style brings these poems to life â&#x2013; Mass appeal: This story will appeal to many young readers through the diversity of the protagonists and the simple, everyday activities â&#x2013; Playful introduction to poetry: Gersteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple verse, along with the visual narrative, makes this story a great tool for sparking kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interest in poetry

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=^Zk Ahm =h`% lgn` Zl Z iniir bg rhnk [k^Z]r [ng% B eho^ rhn' Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slurping up spaghetti or catching some sun at the beach, the everyday wonders celebrated in this collection of poems will appeal to young readers.

Cleverly crafted by Mordicai Gerstein, Dear Hot Dog follows three friends from the time they wake up and brush their teeth to when they snuggle up for bed with their favorite stuffed animal. In between playing outside, making crafts, eating their favorite treats, and reading, together they delight in the adventure and magic that each day brings. Gersteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vibrant illustrations and lighthearted verse make Dear Hot Dog a great introduction to poetry for young readers.

Mordicai Gerstein is the Caldecott Medalâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;winning illustrator of The Man Who Walked Between the Towers and The Mountains of Tibet, both of which he wrote. He lives in Westhampton, Massachusetts. Visit him online at MordicaiGerstein.com.

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SE LLING POINTS ■ Character potential: Lots of families have bad dogs and love them all the same

Eli, No! ■

BY K AT I E K I R K

A lovable, misbehaving dog wreaks havoc in this stylish picture book debut

■ Modern design: Kirk’s experience in design makes the book bold and eye-catching ■ Catchy refrain: Kids will love to read along with every repetition

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Eli is a sweet black dog with a knack for getting into huge messes. He makes his disastrous way

The Dog Who Belonged to No One

mounting exasperation, “Eli, no!” At the end of the day, there’s only one important question left to

ISBN 978-0-8109-9483-6 US $15.95

through the house and the yard, at every turn disobeying his owners, who each time repeat with

CAN $20.95

answer: Do his owners still love him? Of course, in this case the answer is “Eli, yes!”

Eli and his antics are depicted in clean, graphic spreads with a fresh and modern palette. Readers will enjoy adding their voices to the call of “Eli, no!”

Sally’s Great Balloon Adventure ISBN 978-0-8109-8331-1 US $16.95

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Katie Kirk is a Minneapolis-based graphic designer. Through her studio, Eight Hour Day (www.eighthourday.com), she does web, print, and illustration work for a large client list, including Target and the Minnesota Orchestra. Kirk’s real-life Eli inspired this story, which is her first book.

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BY ESMÉ R A JI CODELL

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AGES 4 TO 8 PICTURE BOOK

SE LLING POINTS ■ Bestselling and influential author:

A slam-dunk picture book from a favorite author

Codell’s previous books, Sahara Special and Educating Esme, have received many accolades, including starred reviews and Bank Street Book of the Year and Kirkus Editor’s Choice honors.

She is also a literacy advocate who is dedicated to promoting children’s education ■ Girls will love it: This story has the perfect balance of all things girlie and sporty!

■ Beloved illustrator: Plecas’s stunning ink-and-watercolor illustrations have made her books a hit ■ Popular sport: Basketball games—WNBA and college in particular—have become a popular family activity

SPECIFICATIONS Color illustrations 32 pages, 8½ x 11" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD ENGLISH PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER ISBN 978-1-4197-0007-1 US $16.95

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Lulu prefers playing basketball to playing with dolls. So when the boys won’t let her join their school-yard team, she decides to host a Basket Ball—where ball gowns are traded in for sequined basketball jerseys and high-top heels! Girls travel from all over the world to attend the ball, shooting hoops, showing off their skills, and forming a league of their own.

Bestselling and award-winning author Esmé Raji Codell has crafted an action-packed, slam-dunk picture book that will appeal to girlie girls and sporty girls alike.

The book includes a glossary of basketball terms.

Esmé Raji Codell is a bestselling author, literacy advocate, and librarian and the founder of the popular children’s lit website PlanetEsme.com. She lives in Chicago. Jennifer Plecas is the illustrator of Grandmas Are for Giving Tickles. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri.

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10 Little Penguins Stuck on the Fridge ■

BY J E A N - LU C F R O M E N TA L

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■ Based on a bestseller: 365 Penguins has sold more than 75,000 copies, and the

The penguins return as magnets in this fun kit

characters are fan favorites ■ Counting concepts: The booklet contains word puzzles that kids can use the magnets to solve ■ Striking design: Box and magnets feature Jolivet’s one-of-a-kind, eye-catching art

SPECIFICATIONS 3 sheets of punch-out magnets and an 8-page booklet 6¼ x 8⅝" Kit RIGHTS: WORLD ENGLISH PUB MONTH: NOVEMBER ISBN 978-1-4197-0137-5 US $17.95

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From bestselling author-illustrator duo Jean-Luc Fromental and Joëlle Jolivet comes a new way

10 Little Penguins: A

to enjoy the playful penguins from 365 Penguins: magnets! Create new scenes, combine characters,

Pop-Up Book

and learn a little about counting and numbers along with the mischievous penguins and their friends.

ISBN 978-0-8109-9582-6

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US $ 17.95

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well as dozens of magnets, this is the perfect book-and-toy combination for kids who can’t get enough of the penguins.

365 Penguins ISBN 978-0-8109-4460-2 US $ 17.95

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Jean-Luc Fromental is the author of more than thirty books. Joëlle Jolivet is an internationally acclaimed illustrator. Publishers Weekly called her books “vibrant . . . dazzling,” and School Library Journal said they are “as aesthetically impressive as they are informative.” They both live in France.

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BY S U D I P TA B A R D H A N - Q UA L L E N

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AGES 4 TO 8 PICTURE BOOK

SE LLING POINTS ■ Holiday gift: Filled with Christmas

A new baby brother threatens to take down Christmas in this funny and original holiday treat

trees, presents, and holiday cheer, this book is the perfect gift for an older sibling ■ Counting book: The familiar song structure allows for counting along ■ Relevant topic: Sibling rivalry will always be a hot subject

SPECIFICATIONS Color illustrations 32 pages, 11 x 8½" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: NOVEMBER ISBN 978-1-4197-0033-0 US $15.95

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In this spirited reworking of the classic song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” Joy has to deal with her first Christmas with a new baby brother—and nothing could be worse. He drools on the ornaments and ruins the presents, he eats all the cookies and smashes the snowmen, and he’s on the verge of taking over the whole holiday. Joy’s patience runs out as the baby’s mishaps pile up. A sweet surprise turns the tables on Joy, who eventually appreciates what her baby brother adds to the holiday.

Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Ryan Wood pair perfectly for this funny holiday book with a sibling-

Quackenstein Hatches a Family ISBN 978-0-8109-8973-3 US $15.95

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appreciation message that will make readers laugh and sing along with every reading.

Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen is the author of many picture books, including Quackenstein Hatches a Family. She lives in New Jersey. Visit her online at Sudipta.com. Ryan Wood is a concept artist and illustrator. This is his

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first picture book. He lives in Utah.

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SE LLING POINTS ■ Expert input: The authors have

Extraordinary Endangered Animals ■

BY S A N D R I N E S I L H O L A N D G A Ë L L E G U É R I V E

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studied animals for years. One is a research head for the World

Endangered animals from around the world

Wildlife Fund in France ■ Educational appeal: An easyto-read reference book that will inform and increase awareness about endangered animals and the environment ■ High-quality photographs: Lush, detailed images that provide excellent visual references

SPECIFICATIONS More than 100 photographs and color illustrations 160 pages, 10 x 12" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD ENGLISH PUB MONTH: NOVEMBER ISBN 978-1-4197-0034-7 US $24.95

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From the puffin to the spectacled bear, the takin to the white giraffe, the tree kangaroo to the hammerhead shark, each of the seventy-two two-page spreads in this book covers a different species

World of Wonders ISBN 978-0-8109-8963-4 US $19.95

CAN $25.95

and its natural habitat in detail, as well as its relationship with mankind. Extraordinary Endangered Animals includes large-format photographs, illustrations, maps that indicate each animal’s habitat, and in-depth text that covers each animal’s unique features and provides key figures, interesting trivia, and information on major threats to the species’ survival.

Buried Treasures ISBN 978-0-8109-9781-3 US $19.95

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Sandrine Silhol received her doctorate in sciences and is the scientific director of the Sables d’Olonne zoo. Gaëlle Guérive is in charge of sustainable-development research for the World Wildlife Fund in France.

Marie Doucedame has illustrated several travel books.

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The Fabulous Flying Machines of Alberto Santos-Dumont ■

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AGES 5 TO 9 NONFICTION PICTURE BOOK /BIOGRAPHY

SE LLING POINTS ■ Educational appeal: A great

The only picture book about the man who really built and flew the first airplane

book for libraries, air and flight museums, transportation museums, and airports ■ Niche market: Will appeal to the Latino audience as well as to those interested in air travel ■ Only book on subject: There is no other picture book devoted to Santos-Dumont ■ Controversial: Great for classroom and media discussions of who in fact did fly the first plane (author’s note gives all the details)

SPECIFICATIONS Color illustrations 32 pages, 8 x 12" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER ISBN 978-1-4197-0011-8 US $16.95

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ALSO AVAIL AB LE While the Wright Brothers were gliding over Kitty Hawk, the charming Brazilian Alberto SantosDumont was making his own mark on the history of flight.

Alberto loved floating over Paris in his personal flying machine called a dirigible. He would tie it to a post, climb down, and spend the day shopping or meeting friends for coffee. But he wanted to make his invention even better. By 1906, Alberto had transformed his balloon into a box with wings! But now there was competition. Another inventor challenged Alberto to see who would be the first in flight.

Alberto’s hard work paid off, and his airplane successfully soared into the air, making him the first pilot to lift off and land a completely self-propelled plane.

The book includes an author’s note about Santos-Dumont, a bibliography, an index, and photo-

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graphs of his flying machines.

Victoria Griffith has worked as an international journalist, writing about everything from Julia Child to the Amazon rain forest. She lives in Boston with her husband and their three daughters. Eva Montanari is an interna-

Claude Monet ISBN 978-0-8109-8961-0 US $18.95

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tionally recognized author and illustrator. She lives in Rimini, Italy.

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Miles to Go for Freedom

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■ Acclaimed author: Osborne’s Traveling the Freedom Road received starred reviews from Booklist and School Library

The riveting history of African Americans and their struggle for civil rights between 1896 and 1954

Journal. Booklist also included it in its February 2010 issue of Top

Jus t in tim for Hist Black e or pro y Mon mot t ions h

Books for Black History Month ■ Copublisher clout: The Library of Congress is often called “the nation’s memory” and houses the most comprehensive materials on this period in U.S. history ■ Educational appeal: This book is a great classroom tool

SPECIFICATIONS 90 archival images 128 pages, 8½ x 10" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: FEBRUARY ISBN 978-1-4197-0020-0 US $24.95

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Praise for Traveling the Freedom Road NCTE Notable Books in the Language Arts selection Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award, Silver Honor ★ “The past is brought to life through this exceptional work. A must-have for all collections.” —School Library Journal ★ “A unique, powerful, and clear overview.” —Booklist

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Told through unforgettable first-person accounts, photographs, and other primary sources, this book is an overview of racial segregation and early civil rights efforts in the United States from the 1890s to 1954, a period known as the Jim Crow years. Multiple perspectives are examined as the book looks at the impact of legal segregation and discrimination on the day-to-day life of black and white Americans across the country. Complete with a bibliography and an index, this book is an important addition to black history books for young readers.

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My Uncle Martin’s Words for America M A R T I N LU T H E R K I N G J R .’ S N I E C E T E L L S H O W H E M A D E A D I F F E R E N C E ■

BY A N G E L A FA R R I S WAT K I N S , P h D

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Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful message of love

AGES 5 TO 9 NONFICTION PICTURE BOOK

SE LLING POINTS ■ Successful author-illustrator team: Their previous collaboration, My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart, received rave reviews from School Library Journal, Booklist, and Publishers Weekly ■ Promotions: Great for Black History Month and Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday ■ Historical value: Offers a unique, intimate look at how Martin Luther King Jr. changed history with his message of love ■ Publishing in time for a major event with national publicity: Unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial on the Mall in the Washington, DC, is Aug. 28, 2011

SPECIFICATIONS Color illustrations 40 pages, 9 x 11⅞" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: NORTH AMERICA ENGLISH PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER ISBN 978-1-4197-0022-4 US $19.95

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In this inspirational story about Martin Luther King Jr.—told from the perspective of his niece Angela Farris Watkins—readers learn how King used his message of love and peace to effectively fight for African Americans’ civil rights.

Focusing on important words and phrases from his speeches, such as justice, freedom, and equality, Watkins uses King’s language to expose young readers to important events during the civil rights era. The simple yet striking text, along with a timeline and glossary, makes this book an accessible tool for helping a young audience learn about the importance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of

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nonviolence and his contributions to American history.

Angela Farris Watkins, PhD, is Martin Luther King Jr.’s niece. An associate professor of psychology at Spelman College, she lives in Atlanta. Eric Velasquez illustrated My Friend Maya Loves to Dance and recieved the

My Friend Maya Loves to Dance ISBN 978-0-8109-8328-1 US $16.95

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Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe Award. He lives in Hartsdale, New York.

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Harry Houdini

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T H E L E G E N D O F T H E W O R L D â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S G R E AT E S T E S C A P E A R T I S T

AGES 8 TO 12

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BY JA N I C E W E AV E R

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In the spirit of Abramsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Amelia Earhart, a fascinating look at the life of Harry Houdini

escape artist: This true story reveals little-known personal details about a man known worldwide â&#x2013; Media tie-in: Summit Entertainment is planning a big feature ďŹ lm about Harry Houdini, to be written by Jeff Nathanson, who wrote the screenplays for Catch Me If You Can and The Terminal. It will be based on the adult book The Secret Life of Houdini â&#x2013; Anniversary tie-in: October 31, 2011, is the eighty-ďŹ fth anniversary of Houdiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death â&#x2013; Heightened awareness: An exhibition about Houdini is traveling in 2011 and 2012

SPECIFICATIONS Color illustrations 48 pages, 10 x 10" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: US, EXCLUDING

Related exhibition: Houdini: Art and Magic

CLUBS AND FAIRS PUB MONTH: OCTOBER

â&#x20AC;˘ Contemporary Jewish Museum, S.F., Sept. 26, 2011â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jan. 15, 2012

ISBN 978-1-4197-0014-9 US $18.95

â&#x20AC;˘ Madison Museum of

NCR

Contemporary Art, Wisconsin, Feb. 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;May 13, 2012

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This illustrated biography of Harry Houdini combines original artwork and archival artifactsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including photographs, playbills and posters, letters, and even some of Houdiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own stage propsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to bring the story of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest escape artist to life.

Readers will learn all about Houdiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique rags-to-riches story, from his birth in a Hungarian

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ghetto to his death from a ruptured appendix at age ďŹ fty-two. The book details his career as an escape artist and explains how he evolved into the â&#x20AC;&#x153;King of Handcuffsâ&#x20AC;? on the vaudeville circuit and became an international star as his escape attempts reached ever more elaborate and dangerous heights.

Filled with little-known facts, this is the perfect book for readers interested in magic and the history of Houdini.

The book includes a bibliography and index.

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Janice Weaver is a noted nonďŹ ction author for young people. Her book Hudson received a starred review from Booklist. She lives in Toronto.

Chris Lane, an illustrator whose work has appeared in numerous publications, lives in Oakland, California.

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Art 123

ALL AGES PICTURE BOOK /CONCEPTS

C O U N T F R O M 1 TO 1 2 W I T H G R E AT W O R K S O F A R T ■

BY S T E FA N O ZU F F I

SE LLING POINTS ■ Clever way to teach: Using fine

Learn to count with fine art!

art to teach counting makes children look closely at the art ■ Attractive, fresh look: Bright, colorful page design ■ Introduces young children to art: Matisse, Van Gogh, Lichtenstein, Botticelli, and Hopper are just a few of the well-known artists whose work is featured

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CAN $14.95

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Children will learn to count from 1 to 12 while looking at fine art masterpieces in this lively new book.

Cats by Gainsborough, boats by Van Gogh, a circle of dancers by Matisse, a king and queen sculpted

by Henry Moore—they’re all here to encourage counting and to introduce the fascinating world of art. A short rhyme perfect for reading aloud accompanies each illustration, helping children find the objects to count. Art 123 is a great book for museum shops and all art lovers.

Stefano Zuffi is a well-known art historian and the author of some sixty books on art and art history, including Abrams’ The Cat in Art, Art in Venice, and How to Read Italian Renaissance Painting. He has appeared in art-related television programs and on DVDs. He lives in Milan.

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SE LLING POINTS ■ Charming illustrations: Amusing story and colorful illustrations will enchant younger readers

Noisy Neighbors ■

BY R U T H G R E E N

A tired snail finds a way to get a good night’s sleep, despite his noisy neighbors

■ Talented illustrator: First book by popular artist well known for her textile designs

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The hero of Noisy Neighbors is a tired and grumpy snail who is searching for some peace and quiet. Wherever he goes he bumps into his neighbors—chirping sparrows, singing foxes, hooting owls, quacking ducks, and buzzing bees—each noisier than the last! In the end he decides to invite all his neighbors to a party, where they make lots of noise and have so much fun they get tired out and fall asleep. At last the snail can get some peace!

This amusing story is illustrated with the colorful screen prints that have made Ruth Green one of the leading illustrators of her generation. The different animal characters are framed within decorative branches and flowers, the prints’ bold colors creating striking contrasts as each page is turned.

Trained as a textile designer, Ruth Green produces limited editions of fabrics inspired by the British countryside, as well as fine art prints. She has created prints and posters for Ikea and note cards for leading British stationery companies, and her work has appeared in Elle Decoration. She regularly exhibits throughout the UK. This is her first book.

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Children choose: which animal lives in which landscape?

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SE LLING POINTS ■ Lots to do: Eight fold-out scenes waiting for more than four hundred reusable colorful stickers of animals ■ Large coloring pages: Twentyfour huge animals to draw ■ Suitable for decorating a child’s room: Giant panoramas can be detached and placed on the wall ■ Teaches about animals and environments: Children choose animals that live in each landscape

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All Around the World is a charmingly illustrated journey of discovery through different environments, including the ocean, forest, jungle, desert, and Arctic. Each is shown in a giant fold-out panorama, ready to be populated with the four hundred reusable animal stickers that bring the landscapes to life. Children will love Géraldine Cosneau’s quirky illustrations and have fun deciding which animals belong in each panorama. On the reverse side of the panoramas are large outline pictures of animals to complete.

When finished, the panoramas can be detached and hung on the wall or left in the book to be used again. With eight large fold-out scenes and hundreds of charming reusable stickers, this book lets young children discover a whole new world of adventure and fun and make it their very own.

Géraldine Cosneau is a widely acclaimed illustrator of children’s books and a designer of children’s fashion. She has illustrated more than twenty children’s books in French.

This is her first book to be translated into English.

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Mr Benn: Red Knight â&#x2013;

BY DAV I D M c K E E

â&#x2013; Fan favorite: Will delight Mr

Mr Benn is back!

Benn aďŹ cionados and new converts alike

Following the welcomed re-release of Big-Top

â&#x2013; Latest in a series: Follows the

Benn comes another addition to the immensely

success of Big-Top Benn

popular collection of original Mr Benn adventures

â&#x2013; Children love dragons and

by author and illustrator David McKee. First pub-

knights: Fun, very different story

lished in 1967, Mr Benn: Red Knightt introduces the

that will engage children

friendly bowler-hatted character who delighted children a generation ago, and again today. In this fun story, Mr Benn ďŹ nds himself transported to a

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medieval world, where he assists an unfortunate dragon whose role as ďŹ relighter to the king is

Color illustrations 48 pages, 8ž x 8ž"

threatened by a greedy matchmaker. McKeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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original artwork will entrance children of all ages in what is sure to become a cult classic for yet

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another generation of readers.

PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER ISBN 978-1-85437-990-0 US $14.50

David McKee is the author and illustrator of more

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than thirty childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books and the creator of several characters besides Mr Benn, including

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SE S E LLING POINTS â&#x2013; Unique approach: The ďŹ rst book that demonstrates how to create a dynamic sketchbook â&#x2013; Loaded with examples: Packed with illustrations from artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sketchbooks â&#x2013; Perfect for art students at every level: A sketchbook is a key element for stimulating creative thinking

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant and King Rollo.

Your Sketchbook Sketchbook, Your Your Self Self â&#x2013;

BY F E L I C I T Y A L L E N

â&#x20AC;&#x153;A sketchbook is a container for all the ideas and perceptions that you have.â&#x20AC;?

The importance of a sketchbook for stimulating creative thinking in art students is widely recognized. This book provides all the advice, support, and inspiration needed to start and maintain a sketchbook.

The book is illustrated with pages from the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sketchbook and from the sketchbooks of

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many well-known artists, both historic and con-

60 color illustrations

temporary, including Turner, Picasso, Hockney,

48 pages, 8Ÿ x 10½"

and Cornelia Parker. Subjects covered include

Paperback

choosing or making your own sketchbook, get-

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ting into the habit, and living with your mistakes.

Clear, punchy, and packed with information, this book is the essential tool to inspire creativity.

ISBN 978-1-85437-969-6 US $12.95

CAN $14.95

Felicity Allen is an artist and museum educator and was formerly Head of Interpretation and Education at Tate Britain.

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BY A L I C E M E LV I N

Open the flaps to see inside the shops and find everything on Sally’s list

AGES 4 TO 8 PICTURE BOOK /INTERACTIVE

SE LLING POINTS ■ Rhyming text with repetition: Charming story and visuals about shopping will delight younger readers ■ Flaps on each spread: Intricate illustrations fold out to reveal hidden features ■ Highly original: Third book from acclaimed young British illustrator and designer ■ Great track record: Follows the success of Counting Birds

SPECIFICATIONS 34 color illustrations and 20 gatefolds 52 pages, 7 x 10½" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: NORTH AMERICA PUB MONTH: OCTOBER ISBN 978-1-85437-943-6 US $15.95

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Sally has a list of ten items she needs to buy. Open the flaps to see inside the shops, where unusual things are going on. Should those wild animals be upstairs in the pet shop? Will the plates fall off the wall in Mr. Cooper’s China Shop? Can Sally find everything on her list? Children will pore over this charmingly illustrated interactive book to find out.

Each shop is depicted in Alice Melvin’s trademark highly detailed illustrations that both evoke a previous age and yet remain strongly contemporary. Rhyming text and repetition of Sally’s shopping list make this book perfect for reading aloud.

Alice Melvin is a highly acclaimed young artist and designer based in Edinburgh and the author and illustrator of Counting Birds and An A-Z Treasure Hunt. She has won a Booktrust Best New Illustrator Award, and Counting Birds was named a Scottish Book Trust Book of the Month.

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Girl Scouts A C E L E B R AT I O N O F 1 0 0 T R A I L B L A Z I N G Y E A R S â&#x2013;

More than 300 color and blackand-white photographs

BY B E T T Y C H R I S T I A N S E N

224 pages, 8½ x 10½" Hardcover with jacket

To commemorate its upcoming hundredth anniversary, Girl Scouts of the USA is launching a yearlong celebration that kicks off with this special look at its history. Iconic photographs, docu-

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ments, and letters from its vast archives, some never before seen, honor the unique sisterhood of Girl Scouts.

ISBN 978-1-58479-942-9 US $29.95 CAN $32.95

Betty Christiansen is the author of Knitting for Peace. She lives in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Girl Scouts of the USA was founded in 1912 and is a preeminent leadership-development organization for girls, with 3.4 million girl and adult members worldwide.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Girl Scoutsâ&#x20AC;? name, mark and all associated trademarks and logotypes, including the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trefoil Design,â&#x20AC;? are owned by Girl Scouts of the USA. Abrams is an official GSUSA licensed vendor.

SCIENCE FICTION

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Frank Reade â&#x2013;

BY PAU L G U I N A N A N D A N I N A B E N N E T T Part science ďŹ ction and part alternate history, this steampunk story brings to life Frank Readeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a character from the pages of nineteenth-century dime novelsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and his peerless progeny, in their globetrotting escapades with electric airships, submarines, and robots. The authors have completely reimagined and enriched the source stories, and have also restored the incredible original engravings, most of which havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen print in more than a century.

Paul Guinan and Anina Bennettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collaborations include the Eisner Awardâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;nominated science ďŹ ction comic series Heartbreakers and the critically acclaimed Boilerplate. They live in Portland, Oregon.

HUMOR

Domo in the World P H OTO G R A P H S A N D H A I K U

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Domo is a funny, square-ish, brown creature who began life as a mascot for a Japanese TV network and has blown up into a beloved international phenomenon. His fuzzy, grinning mug has appeared everywhere from merchandise to more than one million fan sites and his official Facebook page, where he has made more than 240,000 friends. But Domo has never had his own book . . . until now. Featuring original photography and haiku, Domo in the World d shows our plush hero making his way through the world, whether ďŹ&#x201A;ying a kite (or is the kite ďŹ&#x201A;ying him?), wooing a pillow that looks suspiciously familiar, or eating anything in sight.

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The World of Smurfs

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A C E L E B R AT I O N O F T I N Y B LU E P R O P O R T I O N S ■

BY M AT T. M U R R AY

SPECIFICATIONS 200 color illustrations 128 pages, 11 x 8½" Hardcover RIGHTS: WORLD ENGLISH PUB MONTH: AUGUST ISBN 978-1-4197-0072-9 US $24.95

CAN $27.95

In anticipation of the upcoming August 2011 star-filled live-action/CGI hybrid movie, The World of Smurfs delves into the history of the characters and profiles Smurf village residents. It includes a look back at the popular Hanna-Barbera cartoon, behind-the-scenes photos from the movie, and unique interactive elements, such as stickers and an original mini comic.

Matt. Murray is the country’s leading Smurfologist and runs smurfology.blogspot.com. He was previously the executive director of the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art. He lives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

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SPECIFICATIONS 18 black-and-white illustrations 64 pages, 4¾ x 7½" Hardcover RIGHTS: NORTH AMERICA PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER ISBN 978-1-85437-956-6 US $12.95

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In 1959, Tove Jansson, the creator of Moomin Valley and its magical inhabitants, illustrated a Swedish edition of Lewis Carroll’s Hunting of the Snark. After more than fifty years, her beautiful and charming illustrations are available once again—now paired, for the first time, with Carroll’s original English text.

Lewis Carroll (1832–1898) was the author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson (1914–2001) is most famous for her beloved Moomin children’s book characters.

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ILLUSTRATION CREDITS pages 4–5: art on pages 4 and 5 by Tom Angleberger and Jason Rosenstock. © 2011 Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM. Title character and place names protected by all applicable trademark laws. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Back cover and pages 28–29: © 2011 Ard Hoyt. table of contents: © 2011 Jennifer Plecas, Laurent de Brunhoff, Ard Hoyt, Fiona Robinson, David Mackintosh, Mordicai Gerstein, Julia Denos, Ethen Beavers. pages 2–3: © 2011 Gilbert Ford. Front cover and pages 6–7: Wimpy Kid text and illustrations © 2011 Wimpy Kid, Inc. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID®, WIMPY KID™, and the Greg Heffley design™ are trademarks of Wimpy Kid, Inc. pages 8–9: © 2011 Ethen Beavers. pages 10–11: Tally the turtle icon copyright © 2011 Christine Norrie. pages 12–13: © 2011 Amy Ignatow. pages 26–27: © 2011 Little Pim Corporation. The Little Pim logo, symbol and character are trademarks of Little Pim Corporation. Artwork and design © 2011 Little Pim Corporation. All rights reserved. page 30: art © 2011 David Mackintosh; author photo © Tasco Puplick. pages 32–33: © 2011 Laurent de Brunhoff. Page 34: © 2011 Fiona Robinson. page 37: © 2011 Graeme Base. page 38: © 2011 Marcellus Hall. page 39: © 2011 Mordicai Gerstein. page 40: © 2011 Katie Kirk. page 41: © 2011 Jennifer Plecas. page 42: © 2011 Joëlle Jolivet. page 43: © 2011 Ryan Wood. page 44: © 2011 Marie Doucedame. page 50: © 2011 Ruth Green. page 51: © 2011 Géraldine Cosneau. page 53: © 2011 Alice Melvin. page 54: The “Girl Scouts” name, mark and all associated trademarks and logotypes, including the “Trefoil Design,” are owned by Girl Scouts of the USA. Abrams is an official GSUSA licensed vendor. Catalogue design by Shawn Dahl, Chad W. Beckerman, and William Gray.

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