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ABRAMS BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS | ABRAMS APPLESEED | AMULET BOOKS FALL /WINTER 2015–16

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INFORMATION TO THE TRADE

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MoMA 2

Dinoblock

30

The Bamboo Sword

69

Picasso and Lump

70

Young Charlotte, Filmmaker

4

Whose Truck?

32

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

5

Winter

33

The Secrets to Ruling School (Without

6

Mini Myths: Be Careful, Icarus!

Even Trying)

Mini Myths: Please Share, Aphrodite!

34

The Terrible Two Get Worse

71

100 Coloring Book

7

Good Night!

36

Brilliant

72

Grandma’s House

8

Tickle Monster

37

Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard

73

Stanley’s Plan

9

Brave As Can Be

38

Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo

40

Hereville: Book Three

41

Amphibians’ End

42

The Misadventures of Salem Hyde:

11

I Am Yoga

Book Five

Tiz and Ott’s Big Draw 74

The Little Factory of Illustration

V&A Publishing 75

Stína

12

Hiawatha and the Peacemaker

14

Frankie Liked to Sing

43

The Creeps: Book One

15

Totally Tardy Marty

44

In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse

Royal Academy Publications

16

McToad Mows Tiny Island

45

No True Echo

76

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Untamed

48

Beyond Clueless

18

Wild Child

19

One Bear Extraordinarie

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The Bear Report

21

’Twas the Night Before Christmas

22

I Love You More Than Moldy Ham

23

Peanut Butter & Brains

24

Hot Pink

25

Funny Bones

26

Sitting Bull

27

Hello Kitty Origami Hello Kitty: A Day of Thanks

28

George Washington Carver My Uncle Martin’s Words for America Buffalo Bird Girl Gregor Mendel

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Goose

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Darkthaw

51

Edgewater

52

Worlds of Ink and Shadow

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Let Me Walk You Home

The Green Fingers of Monsieur Monet

77

Only What’s Necessary Brian Froud’s Goblins Star Wars: The Original Topps Trading Card Series, Volume One Trashed

Amulet Paperbacks 54

Darth Paper Strikes Back

78

Seasonal Backlist

80

eBooks

The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee 56

Fleabrain Loves Franny

57

West of the Moon

58

The Secret of Rover

59

The Popularity Papers: Book Seven

60

The Rainbow Serpent

61

Pink & Green Is the New Black

62

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

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yolo

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Ensnared

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Paper Airplanes

67

Winterkill

On the cover: Art from Hiawatha and the Peacemaker (front) and Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard (back). This page and inside back cover: Art from McToad Mows Tiny Island.

Front cover and pp. 12–13: © 2015 David Shannon; back cover and p. 39: © 2015 Gilbert Ford; p. 4: Toni Buzzeo’s author photo © 2015 Sasha Salzberg; Jim Datz’s author photo © 2015 Kikuko Usuyama; p. 5: author photo © 2015 Keith Sutter; p. 6: Leslie Patricelli’s author photo © 2015 Caroline Woodham; p. 7: author photo © 2015 Heather Long; p. 13: Robbie Robertson’s author photo © 2015 David Jordan Williams; p. 15: Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s author photo © 2015 Paul Specht; p. 19: author photo © 2015 John Luther; p. 20: author photo © 2015 Jordan Guile; p. 24: Schiaparelli, photographed by George HoyningenHuene, 1932. Hoyningen-Huene / Vogue; © Condé Nast; p. 26: photograph on cover: Denver Public Library, Western History Collection, D. F. Barry, B-122; p. 27: © 1976, 2015 SANRIO CO. LTD. Used Under License; p. 28: George Washington Carver cover photographs: center, right, and top left: Tuskegee University Archives/Museum; lower right: courtesy North Wind Picture Archives; top right: William Aiken Walker; lower left: Brown Brothers; left: George Washington Carver National Monument; National Park Service; p. 31: © 2015 Yuko Shimizu; pp. 32: © 2015 Jeff Kinney; p. 33: © 2015 Neil Swaab; pp. 34–35: © 2015 Kevin Cornell; p. 36: © 2015 Emily Hughes; pp. 38–39: © 2015 Brian Biggs; p. 40: © 2015 Barry Deutsch; p. 41: © 2015 Sanford Greene; p. 42: © 2015 Frank Cammuso; p. 43: © 2015 Chris Schweizer; p. 44: © 2015 James Mark Yellowhawk; Joseph Marshall III’s author photo © 2015 Dr. Suzanne Bloomfield; p. 45: © 2015 Getty Images; pp. 46–47: © 2015 Nathália Suellen; p. 49: © 2015 John De Garis; p.

50: © 2015 Shane Rebenschied; author photo © 2015 Jaki Campeau; p. 51: © 2015 Getty Images; p. 52: author photo © 2015 Emma Lee; p. 53: © 2015 Rachel Dukes; pp. 54–55: illustrations © 2015 Jason Rosenstock, photographs © 2015 Tom Angleberger and Jonathan Beckerman; p. 56: © 2015 Kelly Murphy; p. 57: © 2015 Jonathan Bartlett; p. 58: © 2015 Antonio Javier Caparo; p. 59: © 2015 Amy Ignatow; p. 60: © 2015 Sanford Greene; p. 61: © 2015 Jonathan Beckerman; p. 62: courtesy FOX Searchlight Pictures; p. 63: © 2015 Will Staehle; p. 65: © 2015 Nathália Suellen; p. 66: © 2015 John De Garis; p. 67: © 2015 Shane Rebenschied; p. 69: Beatrice Alemagna’s author photo © 2015 Jake Green ; p. 77: Star Wars © & TM 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd. Topps logo ® and © 2015 The Topps Company, Inc. All rights reserved.

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The highly anticipated follow-up to

Dinoblock 12-copy mixed carton 6 copies Dinoblock 3 copies Alphablock 3 copies Countablock ISBN 978-1-4197-1950-9 ISBN 978-1-4197-1950-9 US $203.40 CAN $233.40 20340 9 781419 719509

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Dinoblock ■

AGES 1 TO 4

■ Highly anticipated follow-up: Sales and critical acclaim for

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Introduces little ones to twenty-plus dinosaurs in colorful spreads!

Alphablock and Countablock continue to exceed all expectations ■ Dinosaurs are hot: Dinos are a consistently bestselling category with older children, and this clever book allows little ones in on the fun via sturdy, dinosaurshaped pages and accessible facts ■ High perceived value: 96 sturdy board pages in a compact block create an inviting, chunky package that is perfect for little hands ■ Thoughtful text: Parents will appreciate the pronunciation guide embedded in the text

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 96 pages, 5¼ × 6¼" Casebound board book RIGHTS: WORLD ENGLISH PUB MONTH: AUGUST ISBN 978-1-4197-1674-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-1674-4 US $16.95 CAN $19.95 51695 9 781419 716744

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Following in the footsteps of the groundbreaking Alphablock and Countablock, Dinoblock features

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thick pages cut into the shapes of dinosaurs! Readers will be introduced to more than 20 different kinds of dinos via die-cuts of their unique silhouettes and the illuminating comparisons to familiar things from a young child’s world. I stretch high like the ladder on a fire truck. I am a Brachiosaurus. As children touch the pages, they have a chance to guess the dinosaur and appreciate the uniqueness of its silhouette. A final gatefold delivers a roundup of all the dinos included. This hands-on approach, delivered in colorful pages by hip British design team Peskimo, makes for an immersive, age-appropriate introduction to a favorite topic of childhood.

Christopher Franceschelli is a seasoned publisher, editor, and creator of children’s books. He currently runs Chronicle’s Handprint imprint and the SmartInk packaging company. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Franceschelli lives with his family in Brooklyn. Peskimo is a husband-and-wife illustration and design team. They live in Bristol, England.

Alphablock ISBN 978-1-4197-0936-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-0936-4 US $16.95 CAN $18.95 51695 9 781419 709364

Countablock ISBN 978-1-4197-1374-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-1374-3 US $16.95 CAN $18.95 51695

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Whose Truck?

AGES 2 TO 4 BOARD BOOK

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Learn about six kinds of trucks in this stylish board book follow-up to Whose Tools?

S E LLING POINTS ■ New take on a popular theme: Books on trucks are consistently strong sellers, and this one uniquely features the authentic names for various mechanical parts of each truck ■ Bestselling author: Toni Buzzeo is the author of One Cool Friend, a New York Times bestseller and 2013 Caldecott Honor Book ■ Engaging novelty feature: The gatefolds create a guessing game that adds interest and playfulness for young readers ■ Up-and-coming illustrator: Jim Datz illustrates the mechanical details of the trucks in a fun and kid-friendly way

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Cool waters flow.

MOBILE TOOLBOX

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FIREFIGHTERS’!

SUCTION SUCTION HOSE HOSE

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HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKERS’!

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WHOSE TRUCK IS THIS? Do you know?

LOUDSPEAKER LOUDSPEAKER

This nonfiction follow-up to Whose Tools? features six kinds of trucks—a utility truck, a fire truck, a snowplow, an ambulance, a crane, and a broadcasting truck—with five different parts of each truck properly labeled. The answer to each inquiring refrain of “Whose truck is this?” is revealed under a

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gatefold, engaging the reader in an informative guessing game about trucks and their operators. With lyrical (and factual!) text by New York Times bestselling author Toni Buzzeo, and the expertly stylized art of Jim Datz, this sturdily constructed board book is perfect for curious and playful young readers.

Toni Buzzeo is the author of the 2013 Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times bestseller One Cool Friend, as well as many other books for children.

Whose Tools?

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A former elementary school librarian and secondary teacher, she now lives with her husband in both Buxton, Maine, and Sarasota, Florida. Jim Datz is an illustrator and designer known for his screen prints, decorated apparel, and illustrated home goods. He lives in Brooklyn.

We clear the frosty roads for drivers.

Winter A POP-UP BOOK ■

BY DAV I D A . C A R T E R

Bestselling author David Carter launches a breathtaking pop-up series about the seasons

AGES 3 TO 5 NOVELTY PICTURE BOOK

S E LLING POINTS ■ Perennial favorite: Seasons are a favorite for young children and parents ■ Beloved author: David Carter’s pop-up books have sold millions of copies all over the world ■ High-concept novelty: With its small trim and sturdy pop-ups, this artistically driven format is tailored to toddlers, while appealing to all ages ■ Holiday promotions: Perfect for both Christmas and winter promotions

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations Foil type treatment on cover 12 pages, 7 × 7" Hardcover with novelty RIGHTS: WORLD ENGLISH PUB MONTH: OCTOBER ISBN 978-1-4197-1823-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-1823-6 US $14.95 CAN $17.95 51495 9 781419 718236

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As day turns to night, bright red cardinals flit from branch to branch, deer paw through the snow, and weasels in their white winter coats frolic among the berry-laden holly. Soon all the animals settle down to sleep. In Winter, simple verse and scenes bring to life the countryside as snow begins to fall.

Each spread’s pop-up and lift-up flap reveal the wonders of the season and all the animals as they settle down for the night.

David A. Carter is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous pop-up books for both children and adults. His Bugs series has sold more than six million copies internationally, and 600 Black Spots and White Noise were listed as New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books of the Year. He lives in Auburn, California.

You Call That Art?!

ISBN 978-1-4197-1307-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-1307-1 US $24.95 CAN $27.95 52495 9 781419 713071

Hide and Seek ISBN 978-1-84976-101-7 ISBN 978-1-84976-101-7 US $25.00 CAN $29.00 52495

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Two more classic Greek myths reimagined as modern-day tales for toddlers!

AGES 1 TO 3 BOARD BOOK

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distinctly comical illustrations will appeal to her vast following in the board book world

BE CAREFUL, ICARUS! After little Icarus and his dad make a

■ Expert author: Holub has a strong

bird-shaped kite, Dad warns Icarus to hold

track record in Greek mythology

on to the string and not let it fly too high.

books and board books

But Icarus disobeys, and soon the kite gets

■ Greek mythology is hot: Series

caught in the trees! Dad helps him repair

such as Percy Jackson and the

the kite so they can play with it again, and

Goddess Girls have paved the

Icarus learns the importance of being care-

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ful. Joan Holub’s carefully crafted text is

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Full-color illustrations 24 pages, 7 × 7" Board book RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER US $6.95 CAN $8.95 CARTON QTY: 34 Be Careful, Icarus!

ISBN 978-1-4197-1677-5 ISBN 978-1-4197-1677-5 50695

PLEASE SHARE, APHRODITE! Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena are competing for Paris’s candy apple. When Aphrodite offers Paris a toy horse, she wins the prize! But her bragging results in the hurt feelings of others. When Aphrodite stops boasting, though, and offers to share

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Please Share, Aphrodite!

ISBN 978-1-4197-1678-2 ISBN 978-1-4197-1678-2 50695

her snack instead, the three friends happily play together. Leslie Patricelli’s illustrations bring a lively visual narrative to Joan

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Holub’s expertly focused text. Includes a

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summary of the original myth of Aphrodite and the Golden Apple.

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Be Patient, Pandora!

ISBN 978-1-4197-0951-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-0951-7 50695 9 781419 709517

Make a Wish, Midas!

ISBN 978-1-4197-0952-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-0952-4 50695

Mini Myths 6-copy counter display 3 copies Be Careful, Icarus!

3 copies Please Share, Aphrodite!

ISBN 978-1-4197-1951-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-1951-6 US $41.70 CAN $53.70 54170

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Brush Your Hair, Medusa!

ISBN 978-1-4197-0953-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-0953-1 50695

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Play Nice, Hercules!

ISBN 978-1-4197-0954-8 ISBN 978-1-4197-0954-8 50695

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Joan Holub is the award-winning, bestselling author of more than 130 children’s books, including the popular series Goddess Girls. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. Leslie Patricelli has published more than 25 books for children, including Yummy Yucky and other titles in the bestselling Bald Baby board-book series. She lives in Ketchum, Idaho.

Good Night!

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BY E T H A N LO N G

Baby animals say good night to their parents in a new board book from acclaimed author/illustrator Ethan Long

S E LLING POINTS ■ Geisel Award–winning author: Ethan Long received the 2013 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for his picture book Up, Tall and High ■ Second in a series: Joining Hi!, this is the second book in Ethan Long’s first-ever original board book series about animal sounds.

A third book will follow in 2016 ■ Popular themes: The series combines two strong themes for this age group: first words and animal sounds!

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 20 pages, 7½ × 7½" Board book RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER ISBN 978-1-4197-1366-8 ISBN 978-1-4197-1366-8 US $7.95 CAN $9.95 50795 9 781419 713668

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A string of comically stylized parent-and-child animal pairs say “good night” and “sleep tight” to each other in masterful couplets—a chick’s “cheep cheep” is answered by a chicken’s “cluck cluck”; a

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puppy’s “ruff ruff” is returned with a dog’s “woof woof”—all leading up to a human toddler and her dad at bedtime! This second title in a brand-new board book series on animal (and human) first words by award-winning author/illustrator Ethan Long is sure to make tucking in a lot more fun!

Ethan Long is an award-winning author and illustrator of more than 65 children’s books, as well as the creator of the Emmy-nominated series Tasty Time with ZeFronk on Playhouse Disney. Long won the 2013 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for his picture book Up, Tall and High. He lives with his wife, author Heather Long, and their three children in Orlando, Florida.

Hi! ISBN 978-1-4197-1365-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-1365-1 US $7.95 CAN $8.95 50795 9 781419 713651

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Tickle Monster ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ Bold graphic design: The blocky, colorful art holds appeal for

BY É D O UA R D M A N C E AU

A silly, interactive, bedtime picture book about conquering fears (and tickling)

museums and special markets ■ Interactive play: Tickle Monster’s low-tech imaginative play will delight fans of Hervé Tullet’s Press Here ■ Empowers against fear: Tickle Monster promotes taking control of a situation and conquering fear, a perpetually popular picture book category ■ Bedtime book: The perfect story for sweeping out those monsters

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S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 32 pages, 7 × 13" Hardcover RIGHTS: WORLD ENGLISH PUB MONTH: AUGUST ISBN 978-1-4197-1731-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-1731-4 US $14.95 CAN $17.95 51495 9 781419 717314

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This engaging picture book prompts young children to face their fear of monsters and take charge of the situation! The reader is prompted to tickle various parts of a monster, deconstructing the creature and repurposing his parts into a far less threatening scene. His horns become the moon, his legs and arms become trees, his nose becomes a car. . . . Slowly but surely, the monster’s shapes build a peaceful nighttime landscape. Manceau’s bold, geometric illustrations create a deceptively simple visual narrative that encourages readers to see the parts as well as the whole.

Reminiscent of Ed Emberley’s Go Away, Big Green Monster!, this book empowers the child to be brave and clever in the face of adversity. Édouard Manceau is a renowned children’s book author and illustrator in his native France. In the United States, he is the author and illustrator of Hatch, Little Egg and My Little Library. He lives in Toulouse, France.

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Brave As Can Be

AGES 2 TO 5 PICTURE BOOK

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From the author-illustrator team of the breakout bestseller In My Heart comes an empowering exploration of fears and how to overcome them

S E LLING POINTS ■ Stellar track record: Jo Witek and Christine Roussey’s In My Heart has more than 90,000 copies in print and a glowing starred review from Kirkus

Praise for In My Heart

The spunky protagonist

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commiserates with young

any storytime or

readers and encourages them

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to face common fears, from

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perfectly suited to the girl’s excitement as the big day approaches.”

—Publishers Weekly, starred review

thunderstorms to the neighbor’s dog ■ Gorgeous illustrations: Roussey’s whimsical, kid-friendly illustrations hold gift-market appeal ■ Deluxe package: Die-cuts appear on each page, with a neon ink on the cover and a phosphorescent ink on the final spread

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ALSO AVAI L AB LE The life of a toddler can be full of frightening things: the dark, the neighbor’s dog, and thunderstorms, just to name a few. As children get older, they begin to feel braver around these everyday events, but how do they build this newfound confidence? In this lyrical, insightful picture book, an older sister explains to her younger sister all the things she used to be afraid of, along with some tricks to help, whether it’s a special blanket for bedtime or singing during a storm. Now, big sister assures little sister, the fears that once felt as big as a mountain feel as minuscule as a speck of dust.

This playful portrait of fear and bravery empowers young readers to confront once-scary situations and, with charming illustrations and die-cuts throughout, is also beautifully packaged.

Jo Witek is the author of Hello in There! and In My Heart. She is an author, journalist, and screenwriter. She lives in France. Christine Roussey is the illustrator of Hello in There! and In My Heart. She works in advertising, as well as with newspapers, magazines, and publishers. She lives in France.

In My Heart ISBN 978-1-4197-1310-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-1310-1 US $16.95 CAN $18.95 51695 9 781419 713101

Hello in There!

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I Am Yoga ■

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An enlightening picture book that encourages self-expression through yoga by bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and yoga instructor Susan Verde

S E LLING POINTS ■ Beloved author-and-illustrator team: Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds have a great track record, after the success of their hit books The Museum and You and Me ■ Inspiring message: Through playful poses, the book celebrates self-expression and the power of imagination ■ Gift potential: More than 20 million Americans practice yoga and spend more than $10 billion per year on yoga classes and products. This is the perfect gift for yogis of all ages ■ Includes an expert guide to yoga poses: Verde is a licensed yoga instructor for children and has provided brief descriptions of the poses featured in the book

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See page 80 An eagle soaring among the clouds or a star twinkling in the night sky . . . a camel in the desert or a boat sailing across the sea—yoga has the power of transformation. Not only does it strengthen bodies

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and calm minds, but with a little imagination, it can show us that anything is possible.

New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and author and certified yoga instructor Susan Verde team up again in this book about creativity and the power of self-expression. I Am Yoga encourages children to explore the world of yoga and make room in their hearts for the world beyond it.

A kid-friendly guide to 16 yoga poses is included.

Susan Verde is the author of The Museum and You and Me, also illustrated

by Peter H. Reynolds. She is a licensed yoga instructor and lives in East Hampton, New York. Peter H. Reynolds is the illustrator behind the bestselling Judy Moody and Stink series, as well as many other bestselling and award-winning picture books that he has written and illustrated, including The Dot and Ish. He lives outside Boston.

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The Museum ISBN 978-1-4197-0594-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-0594-6 US $16.95 CAN $18.95 5 1 6 9 5

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Hiawatha and the Peacemaker ■

BY R O B B I E R O B E R T S O N

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I L LU S T R AT E D BY DAV I D S H A N N O N

S E LLING POINTS ■ Superstar author-and-illustrator

The powerful story of Hiawatha as told by legendary musician Robbie Robertson and Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator David Shannon

team: Robertson is a legendary musician, and Shannon is a Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator.

Together they bring this classic story to life like never before ■ New perspective: Robertson’s version of Hiawatha’s story reflects the history passed down in the Iroquois oral tradition.

Other versions have featured composites of various tribesmen ■ Bonus material: Includes a historical note about the unification of the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy, and an author’s note ■ Collector’s item: Includes a CD featuring Robertson’s never-

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before-heard original song “Hiawatha and the Peacemaker”

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Born of Mohawk and Cayuga descent, musical icon Robbie Robertson learned the story of Hiawatha and his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, as part of the Iroquois oral tradition. Now he shares

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the same gift of storytelling with a new generation.

Hiawatha was a strong and articulate Mohawk who was chosen to translate the Peacemaker’s message of unity for the five warring Iroquois nations during the 14th century. This message not only

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succeeded in uniting the tribes but also forever changed how the Iroquois governed themselves—a blueprint for democracy that would later inspire the authors of the U.S. Constitution.

Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator David Shannon brings the journey of Hiawatha and the Peacemaker to life with arresting oil paintings. Together, Robertson and Shannon have crafted a new children’s classic that will both educate and inspire readers of all ages.

Includes a CD featuring a new, original song written and performed by Robbie Robertson.

Robbie Robertson was the lead guitarist and primary songwriter of the legendary musical group the Band and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He lives in Los Angeles. David Shannon is the beloved author and illustrator of numerous bestselling books for children, including the Caldecott Honor book No, David! He lives in Los Angeles.

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Sitting Bull ISBN 978-1-4197-0731-5 ISBN 978-1-4197-0731-5 U.S. $19.95 CAN $23.95 51995

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Frankie Liked to Sing ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ 100th anniversary: Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday in 2015

BY J O H N S E V E N

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“ ‘Frankie liked to sing’ are the truest words ever written about my dad!” —Tina Sinatra

will attract media attention, and there are no other picture books about him in the market ■ Family endorsement: Tina Sinatra has provided a blurb to support the book ■ Beloved musical icon: Sinatra is one of the bestselling musicians of all time and has sold more than 150 million records ■ Celebrates creativity and determination: Frankie overcomes the odds and inspires everyone with his voice wherever he goes, encouraging young readers to pursue their creative passions regardless of their circumstances

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 32 pages, 9 × 9" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: OCTOBER ISBN 978-1-4197-1644-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-1644-7 US $16.95 CAN $19.95 51695 9 781419 716447

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Frankie Liked to Sing celebrates the life of Frank Sinatra, whose iconic voice changed popular music forever and influenced generations of listeners all over the world. From his early days in Hoboken, New Jersey, to making it big in New York City, Sinatra was determined to follow his dream of being a singer and moving people with his voice. And now, one hundred years after his birth, his legacy lives on with this spirited and loving tribute.

John Seven and Jana Christy are a husband-and-wife, author-and-illustrator team. They are also the creators of A Year with Friends. They live in North Adams, Massachusetts, with their children. “That’s Life” is their favorite Frank Sinatra song.

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Totally Tardy Marty ■

BY E R I C A S . P E R L

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I L LU S T R AT E D BY JA R R E T T J . K R O S O C Z K A

Superstar illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka and acclaimed author Erica Perl team up to tell the hilarious story about a chronically late boy and a fastidiously punctual girl

S E LLING POINTS ■ Illustration star: Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s platform continues to grow, with two Children’s Choice Book Awards, two TED Talks with over 1.5 million views, a kids’ lit radio show on SiriusXM, and 29 books, including the Lunch Lady graphic novels ■ Gentle message: The story fairly presents the virtues of both promptness and taking the world at one’s own pace ■ Character-driven: Daydreamer Marty and his infectious joie de vivre will quickly win over both kid and adult readers ■ Friendship story: Readers will root for these two unlikely friends whose differences complement each other ■ Giggles galore: Marty’s mishaps and energetic escapades will keep readers laughing and engaged

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 32 pages, 8½ × 10½" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER ISBN 978-1-4197-1661-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-1661-4 US $16.95 CAN $19.95 51695 Totally Tardy Marty just can’t seem to get to school on time. Not when there are so many better things

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to do in the mornings, like invent Toast-on-a-Rope, fight a giant squid in the laundry, or follow some ants up a tree. And so he’s tardy, every day, much to the smug delight of Never-Late Kate, who thinks she’s

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sooo great. But then one day, Kate helps Marty out of a jam (or rather, a tree), and the two end up playing together, have a surprisingly good time, and are both late. An unlikely friendship is born, through which Marty learns a trick or two for punctuality, and Kate discovers the virtues of stopping to smell the roses.

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From Chicken Butt! author Erica Perl and celebrated illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka comes this playful

Chicken Butt!

ISBN 978-0-8109-8325-0 ISBN 978-0-8109-8325-0 US $12.95 CAN $13.95 51295

story of opposites who don’t just attract, but also learn a lot from their complementing personalities.

Erica S. Perl is the author of Chicken Butt!, Dotty, King of the Zoo, many other picture books, and novels including When Life Gives You O.J. She lives in Washington, D.C. Learn more about Perl at ericaperl.com. Jarrett J.

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Dotty ISBN 978-0-8109-8962-7 ISBN 978-0-8109-8962-7 US $16.95 CAN $21.95 5 1 6 9 5

Krosoczka is the author and illustrator of many children’s books, including the Lunch Lady series, Punk Farm, Baghead, and Good Night, Monkey Boy. He lives in Florence, Massachusetts. Visit Krosoczka online at studiojjk.com.

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McToad Mows Tiny Island ■

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

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I L LU S T R AT E D BY J O H N H E N D R I X

From master storyteller Tom Angleberger and award-winning illustrator John Hendrix, a picture book road trip featuring a toad who takes every mode of transportation imaginable

S E LLING POINTS ■ Big-name author: Tom Angleberger is a powerhouse in the children’s book world whose name is synonymous with wacky and fun stories ■ Beloved illustrator: Critics love John Hendrix. In a starred review of Nurse, Soldier, Spy, PW said, “Hendrix’s artwork is, as usual, a showstopper,” and Booklist agreed, saying, “Hendrix again displays his knack for visual narrative” ■ Planes, trains, and automobiles: Kids can’t get enough of transportation, and from lawn mowers to helicopters, McToad includes them all in a clever, unforgettable narrative ■ Ingenious premise: The overthe-top premise, paired with the matter-of-fact text, injects humor into the wildly popular transportation category ■ Pitch perfect: Angleberger understands kids, and in McToad he’s found the perfect embodiment of childish determination and ego

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 40 pages, 9½ × 9½" McToad likes Thursdays. Why? Because on every other day of the week, McToad mows Big Island, but on Thursdays, McToad mows Tiny Island. To do so, he puts his mower on the back of a truck, which drives to a train, which goes to a helicopter, which flies to a boat, which uses a crane to put the lawn mower onto Tiny Island. There McToad mows and drinks some lemonade, and before you know it, it’s time to turn around and go back home. But first, the mower has to get lifted by a crane, to get put back

Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER ISBN 978-1-4197-1650-8 ISBN 978-1-4197-1650-8 US $16.95 CAN $19.95 51695

on a boat, which is lifted by a helicopter, and . . . well . . . you get the idea.

From master storyteller Tom Angleberger and celebrated illustrator John Hendrix comes this playful

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narrative that treasures the journey over the destination, with lots of planes, trains, and automobiles to boot.

See page 80 Tom Angleberger is the author of the bestselling Origami Yoda series, as well as Horton Halfpott and Fake Mustache, both Edgar Award nominees, and the Qwikpick Papers series. He lives in Christiansburg, Virginia. Visit him online at origamiyoda.com. John Hendrix is the author and illustrator of John Brown: His Fight for Freedom and Shooting at the Stars, and the illustrator of Nurse, Soldier, Spy by Marissa Moss. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Wild Child ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ Rich illustrations: Steven Salerno studied under Maurice Sendak,

BY S T E V E N S A L E R N O

A riotous picture book about the scariest creature in the animal kingdom—a toddler!

and Sendak’s influence shines through Salerno’s lush and eyecatching artwork ■ A wild read-aloud: Kids will love being the scariest creature of all, as the wild child torments the fierce animals of the jungle ■ Fresh take on the new-sibling story: A fun twist on the joys and frustrations of dealing with a new baby

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 32 pages, 8½ × 10½" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: AUGUST ISBN 978-1-4197-1662-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-1662-1 US $16.95 CAN $19.95 51695 9 781419 716621

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ALSO AVAIL AB LE Both books

By C. P. Bloom Illustrated by Peter Raymundo US $14.95 CAN $16.95

The jungle can be a scary place, but there is one creature who is the fiercest of all: it grabs, it pulls, it cries, it poops—it’s the WILD CHILD! All the animals live in fear of this nasty baby who cannot be tamed

The Monkey Goes Bananas ISBN 978-1-4197-0885-5 ISBN 978-1-4197-0885-5 51495 9 781419 708855

The Monkey and the Bee ISBN 978-1-4197-0886-2 ISBN 978-1-4197-0886-2 51495

or soothed. No matter what the animals try, the wild child just gets wilder! Can the animals join together to bring peace back to the jungle and make the wild child a mild child?

Steven Salerno has illustrated more than 20 books for children, including Boom! and Brothers at Bat, which was named a Notable Picture Book of the Year by the New York Times Book Review and was a Junior Library Guild Selection. He lives in New York City.

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One Bear Extraordinaire ■

AGES 4 TO 8 PICTURE BOOK

BY JAY M E M c G O WA N

A brilliant debut by cut-paper artist Jayme McGowan and an ode to the power of friendship

S E LLING POINTS ■ Innovative art style: Jayme McGowan’s inventive 3-D cut-paper art is ingenious. She uses new and repurposed paper to construct miniature paper theater scenes that are then photographed ■ Exciting new talent: McGowan’s old-fashioned story, combined with her fresh and original art style, will strike a chord with readers ■ Star endorsement: Features a blurb by Caldecott Medal– winning illustrator Erin Stead ■ Heartfelt message: A sweet reminder that we are stronger together than alone, as Bear decides to form a band and stop his rambling ways

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 32 pages, 9 × 10" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER ISBN 978-1-4197-1654-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-1654-6 US $16.95 CAN $19.95 51695 9 781419 716546

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Bear is a rambling musician. An entertainer. A legend. One Bear Extraordinaire.

Bear wakes up one morning with a song in his head, but something is missing. What’s a one-bear band to do? He travels the forest in search of his song and meets a few other musicians along the way, but even with their help, his song still feels incomplete. Will Bear find the perfect accompaniment and learn that every song sounds sweeter with friends by his side?

Jayme McGowan brings Bear and his merry band to life with intricate and innovative threedimensional cut-paper art that is nothing short of extraordinary.

Jayme McGowan is a three-dimensional cut-paper artist who lives in Northern California.

One Bear Extraordinaire is her picture-book debut. Visit her online at roadsideprojects.com.

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The Bear Report ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ Critically beloved: Fraidyzoo received starred reviews from PW and Kirkus and was an ALA

BY T H Y R A H E D E R

A girl and a polar bear take a lively journey through the Arctic in this stunning picture book by the author/illustrator of Fraidyzoo

Notable Book, a Junior Library Guild Selection, an Amazon Best Book of the Month, and a 2x2

Awards and praise

Reading List choice

for Fraidyzoo

■ Commercial success: Fraidyzoo

ALA-ALSC Notable

now has 20,000 copies in print.

Children’s Book

It was featured in the Wall Street Texas Library

Journal and the Huffington Post

Association 2x2

and on the Today show and

Reading List

Orange Is the New Black

★ “WARNING: Expect

■ Gorgeously illustrated: Breathtaking Arctic landscapes

riotous buffoonery after

offer a subtle message about

reading this clever and

appreciating our fragile world

original alphabet story, as kids will definitely

■ Positive spin on homework:

want to ‘parrot’ the

Promotes creativity, imaginative

examples.” —Kirkus

play, and curiosity

Reviews, starred review

■ Eco-friendly: The book prints on

★ “Plenty of family

FSC-certified paper

warmth and hullaballoo.”

—Publishers Weekly,

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starred review

Full-color illustrations 48 pages, 9 × 10" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: OCTOBER ISBN 978-1-4197-0783-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-0783-4 US $17.95 CAN $21.95 51795 9 781419 707834

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Sophie does not want to do her homework, a research report on polar bears. Bor-ing. They’re big.

They eat things. They’re mean. What else is there to say about them anyway? As it turns out, plenty. And when a polar bear named Olafur swoops her away to the Arctic, she soon learns all about the playful bear’s habits and habitat—from glacier mice to the northern lights—and, despite her first reservations, she finds herself not just interested but excited about the Arctic. When the two are swept out to sea on an

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iceberg, Sophie’s new knowledge and knack for creative thinking pay off in a big way: she calls a whale to their aid! Inspired by her journey, she’s ready to return home and take another swing at her assignment, this time with gusto.

The Bear Report showcases the power of curiosity and imagination to fill any blank canvas, whether it’s an incomplete homework assignment or the Arctic ice.

Fraidyzoo ISBN 978-1-4197-0776-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-0776-6 US $16.95 CAN $18.95 51695

Thyra Heder is the author of Fraidyzoo, an ALA-ALSC Notable Book hailed by Kirkus as “riotous buffoonery” in a starred review. She is also an illustrator and storyboard artist for film and advertising. She lives in Brooklyn.

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’Twas the Night Before Christmas ■

BY C L E M E N T C . M O O R E

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From the bestselling author of the Library Mouse series comes a new spin on the classic Christmas poem

AGES 4 TO 8 PICTURE BOOK

S E LLING POINTS ■ Bestselling author: Daniel Kirk has written numerous bestselling books, including the popular Library Mouse series, and this one is sure to appeal to his many fans ■ Unique take on a beloved classic: Parents and kids will love the contemporary art style and fresh take on the familiar and beloved Clement C. Moore poem ■ Perfect for holiday promotions: The Christmas and winter themes are sure to be a hit in the holiday season ■ Promotional video: YouTube video features author and mouse musically relaying the tale

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations Foil type treatment on cover 32 pages, 8½ × 10½" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: OCTOBER ISBN 978-1-4197-1233-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-1233-3 US $16.95 CAN $19.95 51695 9 781419 712333

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When Father Mouse is awakened on Christmas Eve by a clatter outside his window, he catches a glimpse of the one and only Santa Claus! Father Mouse can hardly believe his eyes as he watches St. Nick come down the chimney with a pack full of toys. In this amusing twist on the classic poem by Clement C. Moore, Daniel Kirk reimagines the story from a fresh perspective—and readers of Kirk’s Library Mouse series may discover a familiar friend, too!

Daniel Kirk is the bestselling author of the Library Mouse series as well as other picture books and the Elf Realm trilogy. He travels extensively to talk about his work with schoolchildren and library groups. He lives in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.

Library Mouse ISBN 978-0-8109-9346-4 ISBN 978-0-8109-9346-4 US $16.95 CAN $18.95 51695 9 780810 993464

The Thing About Spring ISBN 978-1-4197-1492-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-1492-4 US $16.95 CAN $18.95 51695

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I Love You More Than Moldy Ham ■

BY C A R E Y F. A R M S T R O N G - E L L I S

■ Perfect for multiple holidays: Featuring a monster and his mother, this book is great for Halloween and Mother’s Day

A fresh, funny, and gross new twist on the “I love you” books

promotions ■ A fun twist on a popular theme: This is a fresh and funny take on the more traditional “I love you” books

Perfect for Halloween!

■ Great boy appeal: With its grossout humor and catchy rhymes, the book is sure to appeal to even the most reluctant readers

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The Twelve Days of Kindergarten

By Deborah Lee Rose ISBN 978-0-8109-4512-8 ISBN 978-0-8109-4512-8 US $16.95 CAN $20.95 51695 9 780810 945128

Ten Creepy Monsters ISBN 978-1-4197-0433-8 ISBN 978-1-4197-0433-8 US $15.95 CAN $19.95 51595

When a young monster sets out to create a gourmet dinner for someone special, he squelches through marsh and muck to find just the right ingredients, from beetle knees to plump slugs to chicken teeth! But who is the dinner for? A surprise awaits his special loved one and readers alike!

Carey F. Armstrong-Ellis is the author and illustrator of Ten Creepy Monsters and the illustrator of the bestselling Twelve Days of Kindergarten series and The Spelling Bee Before Recess. She lives in Cape Neddick, Maine.

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Peanut Butter & Brains A ZO M B I E C U L I N A RY TA L E ■

BY J O E M c G E E

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A delicious zombie picture book that will leave readers hungry for peanut butter and jelly!

AGES 4 TO 8 PICTURE BOOK

S E LLING POINTS ■ Perfect for Halloween promotions: Although the story itself doesn’t specifically refer to Halloween, zombies are a perfect match ■ Zombie madness: The zombie trend shows no signs of dying out and is aging down to younger fans ■ Fresh look and concept: Braineating zombies have never been so sweet and kid friendly, and the fresh and hip art style will delight young monster lovers ■ Positive message: The book presents an encouraging story about staying true to yourself

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Reginald isn’t like the other zombies who shuffle through Quirkville, scaring the townspeople and moaning for BRAINSSSSS! The only thing Reginald’s stomach rumbles for is sticky peanut butter and sweet jelly. He tries to tell his zombie pals that there’s more to life than eating brains, but they’re just not interested. Will Reginald find a way to bring peace to Quirkville and convince the other zombies that there’s nothing better than PB&J? Debut author Joe McGee and up-and-coming illustrator Charles Santoso have created a delicious tale about being true to yourself that will make readers hungry for more.

Joe McGee holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. His fiction and poetry have been published in both print and online journals. He lives in southern New Jersey.

Charles Santoso is a concept artist and illustrator currently living in Sydney, Australia. His work has been exhibited in Australia, North America, and France.

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Hot Pink

PICTURE BOOK

T H E L I F E A N D FA S H I O N S O F E L S A S C H I A PA R E L L I

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The book includes an author’s note, a list of museums and websites where you can find Schiaparelli’s fashions, endnotes, a bibliography, and an index.

Susan Goldman Rubin is the author of a number of highly praised biographies for young people, including Diego Rivera: An Artist for the People; Whaam! The Art and Life of Roy Lichtenstein; Andy Warhol: Pop Art Painter; and Jean Laffite: The Pirate Who Saved America. Rubin lives in Malibu, California.

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Funny Bones tells the story of how the amusing calaveras—skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities—came to be. They are the creation of Mexican artist José Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852–1913). In a country that was not known for freedom of speech, he first drew political cartoons, much to the amusement of the local population but not the politicians. He continued to draw cartoons throughout much of his life, but he is best known today for his calavera drawings. They have become synonymous with Mexico’s Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. Juxtaposing his own art with that of Lupe’s, author Duncan Tonatiuh brings to light the remarkable life and work of a man whose art is beloved by many but whose name has remained in obscurity.

The book includes an author’s note, bibliography, glossary, and index.

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Sitting Bull (c. 1831–1890) was one of the greatest Lakota/Sioux warriors and chiefs who ever lived.

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ment and resort to living on a reservation.

The book includes an extensive author’s note and timeline, historical photographs, a map, a bibliography, endnotes, and an index.

S. D. Nelson is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe in the Dakotas. He is the award-winning author and illustrator of Black Elk’s Vision—recipient of a Western Writers of America Spur Storyteller Award and named a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best.

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Sanrio®, best known for global icon Hello Kitty and home to many endearing characters, is a worldwide lifestyle brand founded on the philosophy that a small gift can bring a big smile to people of all ages.

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For more than 50 years, this philosophy has served as the inspiration for the broad spectrum of unique Sanrio products and experiences.

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AGES 8 TO 12

My Uncle Martin’s Words for America M A R T I N L U 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

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Awards for George Washington Carver: Orbis Pictus Honor Book • NYPL Book for the Teen Age • NAPPA Gold Award • IRA Notable Book for a Global Society • Jefferson Cup winner • Norman A.

Awards for My Uncle Martin’s Words for America: California Reading

Sugarman Children’s Biography Award

Association’s Eureka! Nonfiction Gold Award • Cooperative Children’s

George Washington Carver was a trailblazing scholar, innovative

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scientist, pioneering conservationist, and impassioned educator. This

In this inspirational story about Martin Luther King Jr.—told from the

book follows his life from slave and orphan to his college days as the first

perspective of his niece—readers learn how King used his message of

African American to attend Iowa State and on to his work in agriculture.

love and peace to effectively fight for African Americans’ civil rights.

Buffalo Bird Girl

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Awards and praise for Buffalo Bird Girl: Gelett Burgess Award • CCBC Choices Book, Biography • ★ Kirkus starred review •

Awards for Gregor Mendel: Orbis Pictus Honor Book • ALA-ALSC

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Notable Book • IRA Notable Book • AAAS/Subaru SB&F Excellence

This fascinating picture book tells the childhood story of Buffalo Bird Woman—a Hidatsa Indian born around 1839. Through her true

in Science Book Finalist Regarded as the world’s first geneticist, Gregor Mendel discovered

story, readers learn what it was like to be part of this Native American

one of the fundamental aspects of genetic science. Gregor Mendel

community, which lived along the Missouri River in the Dakotas and

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depended on agriculture rather than hunting.

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THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED COMPANION TO THE NEWBERY

AN EXCERPT FROM THE BAMBOO SWORD This morning, something seemed different. It was as if everything—the village, the hills beyond, the early-morning mist and the smoke from cooking fires, the last reverberation of the temple bell, even the water in the bay—seemed to stay so absolutely still that it was almost as if it was holding its breath.

The only sound was that steady thumping Yoshi had noticed earlier, and which had grown closer. Yoshi now recognized it as a runner’s soft, thudding footfall. Next, the runner himself appeared, a man dressed in a short kimono and a lacquer hat who raced along the path toward the daimyo’s dwelling place. The man glanced at Yoshi and his bamboo stick as he trotted past. “You better hang on to your ‘sword,’ little ‘samurai,’ ” he panted.

“What?” Yoshi said. “Why?” “In the bay!” the man called over his shoulder. “Black dragons belching smoke!”

What a crazy person! Yoshi thought, but when he turned back to glance at the valley one more time, he saw something he had not noticed before. Far down the bay, toward the ocean, puffs of black smoke rose into the air.

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watchdog. Meanwhile, Commodore Matthew Perry and his USS Susquehanna squadron of steamships arrive in Edo Bay demanding “diplomatically” that Japan open its ports to foreign trade. Aboard the commodore’s flagship is a cabin boy, Jack, who becomes separated from his American companions while on shore. When he and Yoshi cross paths, they set out on a grand adventure to get Jack back to his ship before he is discovered by the shogun’s samurai.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Latin Edition C O M M E N TA R I I D E I N E P TO P U E R O

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one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C.,

area and moved to New England in 1995. Jeff lives with his wife and two sons in sourthern Massachusetts, where he is opening a bookstore.

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AGES 8 TO 12 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

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BOOK ONE

■ Industry pro: Swaab is a prolific,

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BY N E I L S WA A B

well-connected designer and

This inventive new illustrated series about how to survive—and thrive—in middle school breaks all the rules

illustrator in the children’s book world, who’s worked with such big names as James Patterson, Lois Duncan, and Chris Weitz ■ Innovative, video game–like format: The narration directly addresses the reader as we learn how to win over each clique in school, a format reminiscent of video games that middle schoolers will connect to ■ Real tips: Sidebars in each chapter include actual how-tos, from cracking a password to whipping up a batch of fake vomit ■ Illustrated throughout: Hilarious comics augment the text in a format friendly to reluctant readers ■ Series launch: A sequel will follow in fall 2016, focusing on how to run for class president!

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Geeks. Along the way, Max offers surefire advice and revealing tips on how to get through universal middle school experiences like gym class, detention, faking sick, dealing with jocks and bullies, and

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acing exams (without getting caught cheating).

In an innovative format that is part narrative and part how-to, acclaimed illustrator Neil Swaab has created a hilarious new reading experience that is reminiscent of video games and sure to engage even the most reluctant reader.

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Neil Swaab is a Brooklyn-based illustrator whose work has appeared in the New York Times, the Utne Reader, the Village Voice, and most recently, James Patterson’s Middle School: My Brother Is a Big, Fat Liar. Swaab has also illustrated posters for Broadway shows and worked on Adult Swim’s Superjail!, Comedy Central’s Ugly Americans, and Cartoon Network’s Annoying Orange. Learn more about Swaab at neilswaab.com.

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Things get even worse in the sequel to Praise for

Jory John

Mac Barnett

New York Times bestseller • Indiebound bestseller • publishers weekly bestseller “A double helping of Fun and Mischief!”

—Jeff kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series

“This book is terrible! Terribly funny, terribly full of pranks, and terribly wonderful.”

—Jon Scieszka, author of The Stinky Cheese man and the Frank Einstein series

“The Terrible Two are my kind of kids. And what’s more, they’re kids’ kind of kids.”

—Annie Barrows, author of the Ivy & Bean series

An excerpt from The Terrible Two Get Worse

T

HE TERRIBLE TWO looked each other in the eye.

“Miles, we have to fix this.”

“I know,” said Miles.

“You were right about what you said the

night Barkin got fired. It is sort of our fault. Sort of. We took an oath. An oath to never destroy.”

Old Man Barkin’s Weaknesses: 1.

2.

3.

“What’s Old Man Barkin’s greatest weakness?” Niles asked.

Miles shrugged. “He doesn’t have any.”

“So what are you saying?” Miles asked.

“Exactly.”

“We need to come up with a way to prank

“Exactly?”

Old Man Barkin and get Original Barkin his job back. We need to put back together what we destroyed.”

“OK . . .”

“Miles, we figured it out months ago and didn’t even know it.”

He pointed to an empty list on the wall:

“Exactly. His greatest weakness is that he doesn’t have any weaknesses.”

“I’m pretty sure that’s his greatest strength.”

“It’s both. He’s made everybody think he’s invincible. All we have to do is prove that he’s not, and the whole thing will come crashing down on his head.”

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to

the new York Times bestselling book The Terrible Two Get Worse ■

BY M AC B A R N E T T A N D J O RY J O H N

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The sly, brilliant series by friends and literary superstars Mac Barnett and Jory John, back for round two!

Barnett and Jory John are hugely talented, highly visible, bestselling authors. Barnett’s Extra Yarn and Sam and Dave in 2013 and 2015 respectively.

John’s All My Friends Are Dead sold over 300,000 copies ■ Gushing praise: This winning series has amassed rave blurbs from category experts, including

of re

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Powerhouse team: Mac

Dig a Hole won Caldecott Honors

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Jon Scieszka, Dav Pilkey, and Jeff Kinney ■ Series momentum: Book two closely follows book one, which launched in January 2015, so fans can dive right back into the series ■ Illustrated throughout: Kevin Cornell’s illustrations interact with the story to hilarious effect ■ Online experience: Visit terribletwo.com for activities and updates

S PECIFICATIONS Black-and-white illustrations throughout 224 pages, 6 × 8" Hardcover On their own, pranksters Miles and Niles were pretty devious. Now that they’ve formed a pranking duo, they’re terrible! But their powers will be tested when their favorite nemesis, Principal Barkin, is replaced by his stern and cunning father, Former Principal Barkin. Now Miles and Niles will do just about anything to get their old antagonist back—including pranking alongside him.

Authors and friends Mac Barnett and Jory John “are in perfect comic harmony” (Publishers Weekly) in this series that celebrates inventiveness, friendship, and the power of teamwork— for good, or for terrible.

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author of Goodnight Already! and I Will Chomp You! and coauthor of the bestseller All My Friends Are Dead, among other books. He lives in Oakland, California. Kevin Cornell is the illustrator of many children’s books, including Count the Monkeys and Mustache!, both by Mac Barnett. He lives in Philadelphia.

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Brilliant ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ Literary master: Roddy Doyle is a modern-day great whose honors

BY R O D DY D OY L E

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A contemporary fairy tale by master storyteller Roddy Doyle, illustrated by exciting newcomer Emily Hughes

include the Man Booker Prize, a Royal Society of Literature fellowship, and the Irish PEN

Praise for A Greyhound

Award

of a Girl ★ “A warm, witty, exquisitely

■ Highly visible author: Doyle’s novels have been adapted for

nuanced multigenerational

stage and screen, including The

story.” —Kirkus Reviews,

Commitments, now running in

starred review

London’s West End through 2015

★ “These four lilting voices

■ Original illustrations: Includes

will linger long after the

black-and-white art throughout

book is closed.” —Booklist,

by up-and-coming artist Emily

starred review

Hughes

★ “Written mostly in

■ Contemporary fairy tale:

dialogue, at which Doyle

Reminiscent of A Monster Calls

excels.” —Publishers

(Carnegie Medal), Brilliant uses

Weekly, Weekly starred review

lyrical writing and magical realism to explore complicated themes in a timeless, accessible way

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CARTON QTY: 32 The Black Dog of Depression has descended over the adults of Dublin. Uncles are losing their

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businesses, dads won’t get out of bed, mothers no longer smile at their children. Siblings Raymond and Gloria have had enough and set out one night with one goal in mind: to stop the Black Dog, whatever it takes. In a chase through the streets and parks and beaches of Dublin, the children run after the Black

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Dog, and soon dozens, then hundreds, then thousands of kids join in their fight. They discover they have one weapon against the Black Dog. The weapon is a word: “brilliant.”

Illustrated throughout by a bright new talent and told through the masterful dialogue for which the acclaimed Roddy Doyle is known, Brilliant is a very special book with a storybook feel.

Roddy Doyle is an internationally acclaimed novelist, screenwriter, and

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playwright. In 1993 he won the Man Booker Prize for Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha. Doyle has also published many books for children, the most recent of which, A Greyhound of a Girl, was short-listed for the CILIP Carnegie Medal.

He lives in Dublin. Hawaii native Emily Hughes’s picture book debut, Wild, was on many “best of” lists for 2014.

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Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard

AGES 10 AND UP MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

S E LLING POINTS

A P E T E R N I M B L E A DV E N T U R E

■ Follow-up to a bestseller: The

■

BY J O N AT H A N AU X I E R

first book in the series, Peter

The highly anticipated follow-up to Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes

Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, sold more than 50,000 copies and was an ABA New Voices pick and Indie Next selection ■ Dynamic, award-winning author: Jonathan Auxier has developed a loyal following and is involved with all aspects of children’s literature. His book The Night Gardener was named to the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list ■ Girl appeal: The sequel features a strong female lead character to expand on the audience of the first book ■ Promotes reading: The plot centers around magical lost books and the power of storytelling

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they have traveled far and wide in search of adventure. Now Peter and Sir Tode have been summoned

by Professor Cake for a new mission: find a 12-year-old bookmender named Sophie Quire.

Sophie knows little beyond the four walls of her father’s bookshop, where she repairs old books and dreams of escaping the confines of her dull life. But when a strange boy and his talking cat/horse companion show up with a rare and mysterious book, she finds herself pulled into an adventure beyond anything she has ever read.

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SCIENCE FICTION MEET S S CIENCE FACT I N THE NEW MEETS

Praise for

“Science

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story on cookie.”

“In refusing

seriously, be

— ★ “This buoyant, of the impulse finding “There experiments

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AGES 8 TO 12 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo

S E LLING POINTS ■ New York Times bestseller: The first book in the series debuted

BOOK THREE ■

BY J O N S C I E S Z K A

on the New York Times bestseller

■

list

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Jon Scieszka brings his unique and humorous sensibility to this middle-grade series that has engaged readers and made them want more

■ Common Core: Scieszka, a former teacher, integrates real science into the story, making Frank Einstein the perfect addition to classrooms seeking to observe Common Core guidelines and STEM curricula ■

genres: Combining adventure and humor, Frank Einstein taps into two of the most popular genres for middle-grade boy readers

■

Visit frankeinsteinbooks.com

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Frank Einstein (kid-genius scientist and inventor) and his best friend Watson, along with Klink (a self-

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assembled artificial intelligence entity), create the BrainTurbo to power-boost the human body and help their baseball-pitching pal Janegoodall make the team. But when Klank (a mostly self-assembled and artificial almost intelligence entity) goes missing, they must first rescue their robot pal and stop T. Edison— Frank’s classmate and archrival—from stealing their latest invention and using it against them!

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AGES 8 TO 12 GRAPHIC NOVEL

S E LLING POINTS ■ Award-winning author: Barry Deutsch’s debut graphic novel, Hereville, won the Sydney Taylor Award and was nominated

Hereville H O W M I R K A C AU G H T A F I S H ■

BY B A R RY D E U T S C H

This third book in the critically acclaimed and award-winning series offers something fun—and fishy—for everyone

for Eisner, Harvey, Ignatz, and Nebula awards ■ Critical acclaim: Four starred

Praise for Hereville: How Mirka

reviews for the first book in the

Met a Meteorite

series, from Kirkus, SLJ, PW, and

★ “This truly clever series

Booklist; three starred reviews

is lots of fun.” —Kirkus

for the second book, from Kirkus,

Reviews, starred review

SLJ, and PW

★ “A well-crafted addition to a

■ Top-ten lists: Hereville debuted

truly distinctive series.” —School

on School Library Journal’s Best

Library Journal, starred review

Comics for Kids and Booklist’s Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for

★ “One of the most original and

Teens lists, among others

comically endearing heroines to come down the pike in a long time.”

—Publishers Weekly, starred review Praise for Hereville: How Mirka

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Full-color illustrations throughout

★ “Utterly ingenious.” —Kirkus

144 pages, 6 × 9"

Reviews, starred review

Hardcover

★ “Without a doubt, the best

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and lots of heart.” —Publishers

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Welcome back to Hereville, where Mirka, the world’s first time-traveling, monster-fighting Orthodox Jewish girl, faces her greatest challenge yet: babysitting! Mirka just wants to find new adventures, but instead she’s stuck babysitting her disapproving little sister, Layele. When Mirka pushes her sister into a stream, they both get in too deep with an angry magic fish. No matter how hard Mirka fights this fish-out-of-water, it gets stronger and stronger—and it’s out for revenge. Mirka is in over her head, and

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this time, her whole family is on the line! When the fish kidnaps Layele, Mirka must find a way to save her little sister, and the clues she needs are hidden in her stepmother Fruma’s past. Mixing adventure, cultural traditions, squabbling siblings, and preteen commotion, Hereville: How Mirka Caught a Fish is sure to captivate readers with its exciting visuals and indomitable heroine.

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Barry Deutsch attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City and Portland State University. He won the 2010 Sydney Taylor Award and has been nominated for Eisner, Harvey, Ignatz, and Nebula Awards. He won the national Charles M. Schulz award for best college cartoonist and was nominated for ComicCon’s Russ Manning Award for Promising Newcomer. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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Amphibians’ End

AGES 8 TO 12 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

A K U L I PA R I N OV E L ■

BY T R E VO R P RYC E W I T H J O E L N A F TA L I

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■ Promotable author: Trevor Pryce

The thrilling conclusion to the action-packed animal adventure trilogy by NFL veteran Trevor Pryce!

is a retired successful NFL pro and a motivated promoter of the series, making many school appearances and developing the Kulipari property for an animated

Praise for the Kulipari series “Pryce finds just the right balance between brutality and bravery, friendship and betrayal, and loss and discovery. A must-have, winning adventure that is nearly impossible to put down.” —School Library Journal

film, a toy line, and more ■ Growing brand: The series has been developed as toys by Mattel, a clothing line by Under Armour, and a video game, released in April 2015 ■ High-interest subject: It’s frogs vs. scorpions in this actionpacked animal fantasy for fans of the Guardians of Ga’hoole series ■ Great package: Full-color illustrations set this apart from other middle-grade books

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In this dramatic finale to the Kulipari series, the future of the Amphibilands looks bleak. With the scorpion lord Marmoo stronger than ever and still maniacally bent on taking over the outback, Darel

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can’t fathom why the Rainbow Serpent wants him to lower the Veil, the Amphibilands’ only source of protection. But the Serpent’s message is clear, and in preparation for the inevitable battle, Darel and the Kulipari go out in search of someone, anyone, to fight on their side. Without strong allies, and

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without the Veil, the Amphibilands quickly fall to the scorpion lord, and the frogs and their friends are cast into the outback in search of water and a new home. The frogs must start over—this time, in an inclusive community where “it takes all kinds” to survive.

Author and former NFL player Trevor Pryce and acclaimed comics artist Sanford Greene pack this third installment with nonstop action, unexpected twists and turns, and rich, full-color illustrations.

Trevor Pryce is a retired NFL player and writer who’s written for the New York Times and NBC.com. He’s also developed television and movie scripts for Cartoon Network, Disney, and HBO, among others. He lives in Maryland.

Joel Naftali is the author of many books, several written with his wife, Lee. He lives in California. Sanford Greene is an accomplished comics illustrator whose work has been published by Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse, and more. He lives in South Carolina.

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The Misadventures of Salem Hyde B O O K F I V E : F R OZ E N F I A S C O

■ Critical acclaim: The first book was named to the prestigious and influential Texas Bluebonnet Award master list ■ Outstanding creator: Frank

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Salem and Whammy are back for a winter adventure in this popular series that hooks readers!

Cammuso has a proven track record and a large fan base from his Knights of the Lunch Table series ■ Great new market: Reading graphic novels can help improve reading skills, especially for a younger audience

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When Salem’s school puts on an ice pageant during winter break, our reluctant witch is determined to be a snow angel. But there’s one problem: Salem doesn’t know how to skate. So instead of preparing for the Frosty Follies, she’s stuck babysitting her neighbor’s son, Fergus. Just when Salem thinks her winter break is ruined, she’s offered the part of a snow angel. Now she just has to figure out how to balance her responsibilities and learn to skate before the big show. With a little magical help and some advice from the overanxious cat Whammy, Salem is sure she can get everything done . . . unless it all snowballs out of control first!

Frank Cammuso is an Eisner-nominated cartoonist, the creator of the popular middle school graphic novel series Knights of the Lunch Table, and the illustrator of several beginning-reader graphic books, including Otto’s Orange Day for TOON Books. He lives in Syracuse, New York.

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AGES 8 TO 12

BOOK ONE: NIGHT OF THE FRANKENFROGS ■

BY C H R I S S C H W E I Z E R

GRAPHIC NOVEL

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Goosebumps meets NERDS in this funny, creepy graphic novel series about a diverse group of kid detectives, investigating their town’s weird and wacky mysteries

■ Diverse cast of characters: The Creeps features black, South Asian, Hispanic, and biracial characters in the forefront, satisfying a need for more diversity in books for kids ■ New series launch: A sequel will follow in spring 2016 ■ Award-winning author: Chris Schweizer is an Eisner Award– nominated author/artist, who has received honors from YALSA and the Texas Library Association ■ Curriculum tie-ins: The stories tie in with what readers are learning in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades

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In Pumpkins County, weird things happen every day, but nobody ever makes a fuss. Nobody, that is, except the Creeps: Carol, a big-city girl new to Pumpkins County, who finds kindred spirits in Mitchell

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(monster expert), Jarvis (military brat with logistics know-how), and Rosario (girly girl on the outside, muscle underneath). The Creeps are on the case to figure out the spooky mysteries and still get to class on time. Last week it was a pudding monster. This week, it’s killer frogs—reanimated from the team’s biology class dissection experiment. Who’s behind the Frankenfrog attacks? The Creeps will track down the answers!

In this new creepy graphic novel series, Chris Schweizer’s art is full of the visual excitement that only the best graphic novel creators can pull off.

Chris Schweizer is the author/illustrator of the Crogan Adventures graphic novel series, which was nominated for two Eisner Awards and named to the YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens list. He lives in Madisonville, Kentucky, with his wife and daughter.

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Author with authority: Joseph Marshall III is the author of 19 books for adults about the Lakota people, both fiction and lifestyle.

This is his first novel for children

In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse ■

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From bestselling author Joseph Marshall III comes the inspiring story of Crazy Horse

■ Authentic insight: Joseph Marshall III and illustrator Jim Yellowhawk are Lakota tribe members and offer a unique perspective on Crazy Horse ■ Classroom appeal: Presents a viewpoint not taught in American schools concerning the pre-20thcentury Native American way of life and how it was changed irrevocably by the arrival of white settlers ■ Crossover appeal: Fans of his adult books will find this a satisfying read

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Jimmy McClean is a Lakota boy—though you wouldn’t guess it by his name: his father is part white and part Lakota, and his mother is Lakota. When he embarks on a journey with his grandfather, Nyles High Eagle, he learns more and more about his Lakota heritage—in particular, the story of Crazy Horse, one of the most important figures in Lakota and American history. Drawing references and inspiration from the oral stories of the Lakota tradition, celebrated author Joseph Marshall III juxtaposes the contemporary story of Jimmy with an insider’s perspective on the life of Tasunke Witko, better known as Crazy Horse (c. 1840–1877). The book follows the heroic deeds of the Lakota leader who took up arms against the US

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federal government to fight against encroachments on the territories and way of life of the Lakota people, including leading a war party to victory at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Along with Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse was the last of the Lakota to surrender his people to the US army. Through his grandfather’s tales about the famous warrior, Jimmy learns more about his Lakota heritage and, ultimately, himself.

Joseph Marshall III, raised on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation, is

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an enrolled member of the Sicangu Lakota (Rosebud Sioux) tribe. His internationally acclaimed works include nine nonfiction books, four novels, a collection of short stories and essays, and several screenplays. He divides his time between Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. Jim Yellowhawk is a contemporary Lakota multimedia artist. He lives in Rapid City, South Dakota.

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No True Echo ■

AGES 12 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

BY G A R E T H P. J O N E S

Like The Time Traveler’s Wife, this rich, provocative YA uses time travel to explore the complexity of love

S E LLING POINTS ■ Acclaimed author: Constable & Toop received three starred reviews, with critics cheering, “a winning combination of macabre

Praise for No True Echo

atmosphere, whimsical antics,

“Thought-provoking,

and heartfelt, earnest friendship”

funny, and moving,

(Booklist, starred review)

this plays with notions of creativity and

■ Time-travel twist: In No True Echo, Jones explores the psychological,

storytelling with great

political, and social ramifications

skill and inventiveness.”

of time-travel tourism, a fresh take

—Daily Mail (UK)

on the popular time-travel genre ■ Romantic story: Like the megahit The Time Traveler’s Wife and recent YA successes Every Day and The Future of Us, No True Echo explores love’s power to transcend time and circumstance ■ Frankenstein tie-in: A running motif throughout No True Echo, Frankenstein asks questions about overreaching one’s power, a major theme that would make for fascinating classroom discussions

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Eddie thinks nothing ever happens in his small, boring town. Every day is exactly the same, down to what the bus driver will say when he picks each kid up in the morning. But then, one day, someone

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new, and very pretty, walks onto the bus. At least, Eddie thinks she’s new, but there is something oddly familiar about Scarlett. Intrigued (and smitten), Eddie starts to follow Scarlett—and what he discovers is odder still. Scarlett is a Senior Echo Time Agent from the future, come to his town to investigate the

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origin of time travel, which, unbeknownst to Eddie, was invented right in his hometown, by someone he knew. Soon Eddie is swept up in the investigation and in time. But time travel is a dangerous business, and Eddie will learn more than he wants to know about his long-dead mother.

This psychologically rich thriller redefines the time travel novel for a teen audience.

Gareth P. Jones is the author of Constable & Toop, the Dragon Detective Agency series, The Considine Curse (a Blue Peter Book of the Year), and the Ninja Meerkats series. He is also a TV producer and plays “a slightly ludicrous number of stringed instruments.” He lives with his family in London.

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The story’s creepiness is intriguing as horror, and its hypnotic tone and setting, at the intersection of madness and creativity, should sweep readers down the rabbit hole.” —Publishers Weekly “Howard excels in sensory and sensuous descriptions.” —Kirkus Reviews “It’s a deft, complex metamorphosis of this children’s fantasy made more enticing by competing romantic interests, a psychedelic setting, and more mad violence than its original.” —Booklist “A dark beauty fills the novel’s pages, which will mesmerize teens with a taste for magic, romance or suspense.” —Shelf Awareness “Unhinged cranks the Wonderland experience up to 11. . . . Write quickly, A. G. Howard! I need that next book!” —USA Today

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Untamed

AGES 14 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

A S P L I N T E R E D C O M PA N I O N ■

BY A . G . H O WA R D

S E LLING POINTS ■ Bestseller with glowing praise: The series made the New York Times bestseller list and has significant online buzz and fan enthusiasm; the first book was named to the #2 spot on the YALSA Teens Top Ten list ■ For the first time in print: Includes the exclusive ebook novella The Moth in the Mirror for the first time in a print edition ■ On trend: Follows the successes of YA fantasy series that have published novella collections, such as The Mortal Instruments and Divergent ■ Beloved source material: Carroll’s Alice books are perennially popular with teens and adults ■ Impressive social media platform:

See page 65 for the third bo ok in the Splinte red series, now in paperback

Alyssa Gardner went down the rabbit hole and took control of her destiny. She survived the battle

A. G. Howard’s immense group of followers is dedicated and engaged on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, her blog, and more!

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240 pages, 5½ × 8¼"

family as they look back at their memories of Wonderland. In Six Impossible Things, Alyssa recalls

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happiness of those she loves. Alyssa’s mother reminisces about her own time in Wonderland and

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giving up the crown to rescue the man who would become her husband in The Boy in the Web. And Morpheus delves into Jeb’s memories of the events of Splintered in The Moth in the Mirror, available in print for the first time.

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A. G. Howard started writing the Splintered series while working at a school library. She always wondered what would’ve happened had the subtle creepi-

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ness of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland taken center stage, and she hopes her darker and funkier tribute to Carroll will inspire readers to seek out the stories that won her heart as a child. She lives in Amarillo, Texas. Visit her online at aghoward.com.

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Beyond Clueless ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ Strong narrative voice: Marty’s narration is witty, snarky,

BY L I N A S A L S E N A S

A fun and witty novel about mistaken identity and romance

and quick. Her humorous observations are sure to keep readers engaged until the very

Advance praise for

last page

Beyond Clueless “SO. INCREDIBLY.

■ Popular subject: Novels with gay themes are a popular YA genre,

AWESOME. I adore

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this book! Beyond

books as David Levithan’s Boy

Clueless is beyond

Meets Boy and Bill Konigsberg’s

amazing. Marty and

Openly Straight

her friends are so real—following their

■ Perfect for theater kids: The plot revolves around a school

lives is like having

production of Into the Woods

front-row seats to the best musical

■ School connections: 33 states

ever!” —Lauren

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Myracle, bestselling

Networks within their high

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Girls series

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Marty Sullivan’s life ends, basically, when her parents enroll her in a private high school. A private, Catholic, girls-only high school. Meanwhile, at their local public school, her best friend, Jimmy, comes out of the closet and finds himself a boyfriend and a new group of friends. Marty feels left out and

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alone, until she gets a part in the school musical, Into the Woods, and Jimmy and his new crew are in it, too! Things start looking even better when Marty falls for foxy fellow cast member Felix Peroni. And Felix seems to like her back. But the drama is just beginning. . . . Can Marty and Jimmy keep up their friendship? And is Marty’s new beau everything he appears to be? Or is Marty too clueless to figure it all out before it’s too late?

Oh Yeah, Audrey!

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Raised in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, Linas Alsenas has spent way too much time singing show tunes to himself in the mirror. He has written several books for children and young adults, including the critically acclaimed Gay America and The Princess of 8th Street. Today he lives in London with his husband.

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Goose ■

AGES 14 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

BY DAW N O ’ P O R T E R

Best friends face growing up and growing apart in this sequel to Paper Airplanes by British media sensation Dawn O’Porter

S E LLING POINTS ■ Sequel to a promising debut: Paper Airplanes is charging out of the gate with a starred review in SLJ, a front cover appearance on Metro US

Awards and praise

■ Early buzz: Goose has already

for Paper Airplanes

been nominated for the 2015

Waterstones Children’s

Young Adult Book Prize in the UK

Book Prize short list NAIBA Pick of the Lists “Paper Airplanes is Louise Rennison funny but with ALL THE FEELS. You are going to like it.” —Maureen Johnson, author of 13 Little Blue Envelopes ★ “In this captivating

■ Highly promotable author: O’Porter is a tireless selfpromoter with over 380,000 Twitter followers and a famous husband, Chris O’Dowd ■ Unflinchingly honest: This unfiltered depiction of adolescent life will resonate with teens while striking a hopeful and funny note ■ Realism on the rise: With the likes

and at times gritty debut,

of Rainbow Rowell, David Levithan,

O’Porter presents a funny

and John Green, realistic fiction is

and poignant coming-

trending strong in YA

of-age friendship.”

—School Library Journal, starred review “Poignant and edgy, this exploration of lively female friendships rises high.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Best friends Renée and Flo have been inseparable for years. But now, as high school graduation

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looms, the girls’ rock-solid friendship is beginning to show cracks. Flo has her heart set on going to university, with Renée right by her side, but all Renée wants is to stop going to school as soon as possible.

To distract themselves from the inevitable and frightening future, Renée gets swept up in a romance with an older man, while Flo starts attending a church group. With such different paths and views on life, the girls start to worry that it isn’t just high school that’s ending—but also their friendship.

Told through alternating perspectives in a gritty, poignant, and hilarious voice, Goose will appeal to fans of Rainbow Rowell, Louise Rennison, and Lauren Myracle.

Dawn O’Porter is the author of Paper Airplanes and a British journalist known for her frank and often comedic investigations of women’s issues, including weight, breast cancer, and self-esteem. She has made documentaries for the BBC, TLC, WE tv, and others.

She also writes a column for Glamour UK. She lives in L.A. and New York with her husband, actor Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls). Visit her online at dawnoporter.co.uk.

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Strong series start: Winterkill was enthusiastically received with a strong sell-in and warm reviews ■ Alternate history: Boorman was

Darkthaw A W I N T E R K I L L N OV E L ■

BY K AT E A . B O O R M A N

One brave girl sets out from her isolated frontier settlement—only to find danger at every turn—in this gripping, gorgeously written sequel to Winterkill

inspired by the history of North America in her portrayal of a group of settlers who became cut

Praise for Winterkill

off from the rest of the world

“Boorman’s . . . protagonist

■ Girl power: Emmeline, who

speaks directly and powerfully

shows strength and determina-

to a young adult experience.”

tion fighting against a series

—Publishers Weekly

of mishaps, is a strong female

“The promise of forthcoming

heroine

volumes should keep antsy

■ Romantic tension: Emmeline and

readers at bay.” —Booklist

Kane’s struggle to stay together will keep romance readers on the edge of their seats

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will finally, finally get that chance. With First Peoples guide Matisa at her side, Emmeline rallies a brave group to join her on her quest into the unknown, including her beloved Kane and his two younger brothers.

But the journey soon proves far more dangerous than Emmeline anticipated—with warring clans, slavers, colonists, disease, and natural disasters seemingly at every turn. After putting so many lives in danger, she starts to doubt everything she once knew. Did she make the right choice to leave the

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settlement—and can her relationship with Kane survive the ordeal? Matisa insists that to set things right and to fight the evil that is bringing all this danger and turmoil to the forest, Emmeline must journey to Matisa’s people—even if that means leaving Kane behind.

Kate A. Boorman is the author of Winterkill. She was born in Nepal and grew up in the small Canadian town of Rimbey. Her pastimes include sitting under starry skies with friends and traveling to far-off lands with her husband and two children. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Edgewater ■

AGES 14 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

BY C O U R T N E Y S H E I N M E L

Romance, political intrigue, and family secrets collide in this scandalous riches-to-rags novel

S E LLING POINTS ■ Rich-kid trend: Books about rich kids and their family secrets (such as We Were Liars, Pretty Little Liars, and Gossip Girl) have

Praise for Edgewater “Textured, rich, and

been incredibly popular ■ Scandalous mystery and political

evocative.” —Lauren

intrigue: The plot centers around

Oliver, New York Times

a girl’s troubled family history

bestselling author of

and its connection to a powerful

Delirium and Before I Fall

political family with a Kennedyesque legacy ■ For horse lovers: An important subplot deals with the bond between the narrator and her horse. Horse books are particularly popular with girl readers

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Lorrie Hollander used to be a rich girl, but now she’s lost everything because of the secrets and lies of the people around her. It’s been 12 years since Lorrie’s mother skipped town and left Lorrie in the care of her unstable aunt Gigi. Together they live in a neglected, decrepit mansion called Edgewater, the eyesore in a town of extraordinary wealth and privilege.

When Charlie, the son of an esteemed senator, takes an interest in Lorrie, her shame for her family and lifestyle runs deep. But what she doesn’t know is that Charlie’s family is hiding something, too, and that their secrets are inextricably tied. Now Lorrie must confront the truth about her family—and everything she ever thought she knew about herself.

Courtney Sheinmel is the author of My So-Called Family, Positively, Sincerely, All the Things You Are, and the Stella Batts series for young readers. Her books have received many awards and appeared on numerous recommended lists. She lives in New York City.

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Worlds of Ink and Shadow ■

BY L E N A C OA K L E Y

A delicious, gothic fantasy starring the young Brontës, from a critically acclaimed author

S E LLING POINTS ■ Brontë legacy: Fans of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights will be fascinated to read this story based on actual events from the

Praise for Witchlanders

Brontës’ lives and their juvenilia

★ “Exquisite storytelling

■ Critically beloved author: Lena Coakley’s first novel,

plus atmospheric world-

Witchlanders, was deemed a

building equals one

“stunning teen debut” (Kirkus)

stunning teen debut.”

and garnered three starred

—Kirkus Reviews,

reviews. This book has the same

starred review

exquisite writing with a more

★ “Coakley explores

commercial premise

her subject matter

■ Compelling romance: Fans of the

masterfully without

white-hot young adult romance

falling prey to safe plot

category will be gripped by

choices.” —Publishers

Emily’s affair with the brooding

Weekly, starred review

Rogue, a proto-Heathcliff, and

★ “Coakley’s world

Charlotte’s fascination with

comes to life with

Zamorna, a proto-Rochester

exquisite detail and

■ Fantasy twist: Travel between

imagery.” —School

imagined worlds and creatures

Library Journal,

from English folklore will attract

starred review

fans of paranormal fantasy and role-playing games

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Charlotte, Branwell, Emily, and Anne. The Brontë siblings find escape from their constrained lives via their rich imaginations. The glittering world of Verdopolis and the romantic and melancholy world

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of Gondal literally come to life under their pens, offering the sort of romance and intrigue missing from their isolated parsonage home. But at what price? As Branwell begins to slip into madness and the sisters feel their real lives slipping away, they must weigh the cost of their powerful imaginations, even as the characters they have created—the brooding Rogue and dashing Duke of Zamorna—refuse to let them go.

Gorgeously written and based on the Brontës’ juvenilia, Worlds of Ink and Shadow brings to life one of history’s most celebrated literary families in a thrilling, suspenseful fantasy.

Lena Coakley is the author of Witchlanders, published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers. She concentrated in creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College and now lives in Toronto. To learn more about Coakley, visit lenacoakley.com.

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Let Me Walk You Home ■

AGES 14 AND UP GRAPHIC NOVEL

BY R AC H E L D U K E S

In this wordless graphic novel, a couple struggles to save their relationship in the aftermath of sexual assault

S E LLING POINTS ■ Timely subject: Sexual assault and women’s rights are more topical than ever, as seen in Twitter’s recent #YesAllWomen campaign as well as college campus assaults in the news ■ Relatability: Rachel Dukes’s characters are complex, serving to remind readers of their own— and/or their friends’—struggles with sexual assault ■ Innovative format: The novel’s wordlessness leaves readers free to use their imaginations to explore its topic, rendering the story even more poignant ■ Promotable author: Rachel Dukes is very active online. She’s young, dynamic, and eager to self-promote. She regularly travels to comics conventions and arts festivals all over the country

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Amanda and Eric, blissfully happy and soon to be engaged, have the kind of romance that seems

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charmed. Amanda’s home life is tumultuous at best, so her close relationship with Eric’s family— particularly with her “surrogate mother”—feels like perfection.

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Then one shocking incident destroys everything. When Eric’s brother, Scott, commits an unspeakable act against Amanda, he challenges familial relationships and divides friendships at their picturesque New England university. Eric and Amanda’s formerly airtight romance begins to falter.

Despite their enduring love, the pain Scott caused threatens to destroy them.

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It’s up to Amanda to channel the courage she needs to thrive. But in the wake of events both devastating and uncontrollable, how can a victimized young woman reclaim happiness?

Rachel Dukes has an MFA from the Center for Cartoon Studies. Her first self-published mini-comic, Frankie Comics, won the 2013 Art Exchange program by Marc Calvary. She draws comics for BOOM! Studios’ Garfield and Mitch Clem’s As You Were, and is a regular contributor to anthologies and fanzines by other indie cartoonists. For 10 years she ran a mini comics and distribution company, Poseur Ink (2003–2013). Dukes lives in Los Angeles. Find out more at mixtapecomics.com.

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The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee

AGES 8 TO 12 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

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A N O R I G A M I YO DA B O O K ■

format: These paperback reissues sport a fresh series look and a more kid-friendly price point

BY TO M A N G L E B E R G E R ■

Since the publication of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, this series has sold over 5.3 million copies total and landed on the NYT, IndieBound, USA Today, PW, and

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WSJ bestsellers lists ■

Wars buzz: Star Wars promotions are heating up with a new movie that will release on December 18, 2015, and Tom’s

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novelization of Return of the Jedi, due in August as well ■

content: Includes bonus origami instructions for folding several Star Wars characters

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CAN $9.95 AUGUST

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The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee 208 pages ISBN 978-1-4197-1640-9 ISBN 978-1-4197-1971-4

50795

In the second and third episodes of the Origami Yoda series, everyone’s favorite advice-giving Jedi

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finger puppet is back! These bestselling sequels to the megahit The Strange Case of Origami Yoda showcase Tom Angleberger’s proven knack for authentically capturing the intrigues, fads, and dramas

5

of middle school in “satisfying tale[s] of friendship and just resistance to authority” (Kirkus Reviews,

See page 80

starred review).

Tom Angleberger Halfpott and 5

of the bestselling , both Edgar Award

series. Angleberger lives in Christiansburg, Virginia, with his wife, the author/illustrator Cece Bell. Visit

online at origamiyoda.com.

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Fleabrain Loves Franny ■

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author: Rocklin’s books have won multiple awards and honors

■ Classic allusions: Fleabrain

BY J OA N N E R O C K L I N

Award-winning author Joanne Rocklin pays to Charlotte’s Web in this story of a remarkable friendship a girl recovering from polio and an lovesick flea

Loves Franny can be read alongside and for comparison with its inspiration, E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web ■

justice: Protests the unfair treatment that occured before the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act

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content: Contains an author Q & A

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This gem of a novel takes place in Pittsburgh in 1952. Franny Katzenback, while recovering from polio, reads and falls in love with the brand-new book Charlotte’s Web. Bored and lonely and yearning

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for a Charlotte of her own, Franny starts up a correspondence with an eloquent flea named Fleabrain who lives on her dog’s tail. While Franny struggles with physical therapy and feeling left out of her formerly active neighborhood life, Fleabrain is there to take her on adventures based on his extensive reading. It’s a touching, funny story set in the recent past, told with Rocklin’s signature wit and thoughtfulness.

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the Young master list. She lives in Oakland, California.

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West of the Moon ■

AGES 10 TO 14 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

BY M A R G I P R E U S

The recipient of five starred captivating Honor novel about immigration winner Margi Preus is now in paperback

S E LLING POINTS ■ Award-winning author: Heart of a Samurai won a Newbery Honor. Shadow on the Mountain received starred reviews and awards. West of the Moon

Praise for West

received five starred reviews and

of the Moon

best-of-the-year accolades

★ “Preus interweaves the

■ Fascinating folktales and myths: Sure to appeal to fans of mythol-

mesmerizing tale . . .

ogy, legends, and folktales

with bewitching tales

■ Immigrant

of magic.” —Booklist,

Recounts the

trials of immigrants to America in

starred review

the 19th century

★ “Norwegian history,

■ Compelling hook: Inspired

fiction and folklore intertwine seamlessly

by the diary of Preus’s

in this lively, fantastical

great-great-grandmother ■

adventure and moving

content: Includes a

coming-of-age story.”

reader’s guide and a chapter

—Kirkus Reviews,

from The Bamboo Sword

starred review

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★ “Enthralling and unflinching. . . . Will

Four archival photographs

linger with readers

240 pages, 5½ × 8¼"

after the final page is

Paperback

turned.” —School Library Journal, starred review

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★ “[A] fast-paced, lyrically narrated story, which features a

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protagonist as stalwart

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fairy-tale hero.” —Horn

See page 80

Book, starred review

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and fearless as any

ALSO AVAIL AB LE In West of the Moon, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Margi Preus expertly weaves original fiction with myth and folktale to tell the story of Astri, a young Norwegian girl desperate to join her father in America. After being separated from her sister and sold to a cruel goat farmer, Astri makes a daring escape. She quickly retrieves her little sister and, armed with a troll treasure, a book of spells and curses, and a possibly magic hairbrush, they set off for America. With a mysterious companion in tow and the malevolent “goatman” in pursuit, the girls head over the Norwegian mountains and in and out of folktales and dreams as they steadily make their way east of the sun and west of the moon.

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The Secret of Rover ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ Award potential: In the running for Florida’s Sunshine State

BY R AC H E L W I L DAV S K Y

A brother-and-sister team must save their kidnapped parents in this fast-paced debut

Young Readers Award ■

adventure where kids

Praise for The Secret

triumph: Regular kids must

of Rover

outwit secretive forces who have

★ “David and Katie’s

a terror agenda ■

relationship is realistically

author with credentials:

and amusingly portrayed

DC insider Wildavsky’s real knowledge of a power center

in all its sibling rivalry

lends authenticity

and friendship. Fun,

■

intelligent, political page-

espionage stories:

turner.” —School Library

Featuring cool spy technology

Journal, starred review

and a savvy brother-sister team,

“Well told.” —Wall Street

this will find many fans

Journal “A 24 for middle-grade readers. Fans of spy stories and political intrigue will find plenty

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to appreciate here.”

368 pages, 5½ x 8¼”

—Kirkus Reviews

Paperback RIGHTS: WORLD W ENGLISH NGLISH

“Wildavsky spins a

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The Secret of Rover follows the clever and resourceful twins Katie and David as they race across the country in their attempt to outwit an international team of insurgents who hold their parents and baby sister captive in a foreign land.

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Held hostage because they invented a spy technology called Rover that can locate anyone in the world, Katie and David’s parents are in grave danger. Now, it’s up to Katie and David to rescue them.

But first they must find their reclusive uncle, whom they have never met—the only person they know who can help them.

This page-turning story from a debut author with insider knowledge of Washington is fun, suspenseful, and convincingly real.

13 Hangmen PB

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the , presidents. Today

private

philanthropy. She

lives outside Washington, DC, with her husband and their three children.

Amulet Paperbacks

The Popularity Papers

AGES 9 TO 13 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

B O O K S E V E N : T H E L E S S -T H A N - H I D D E N S E C R E T S A N D F I N A L R E V E L AT I O N S ■

BY A M Y G N ATO W

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Lydia Julie’s long quest for popularity takes a disastrous turn in this conclusion to the beloved series!

■ The Popularity Papers very popular: The books have sold a quarter of a million copies!

■ Critical acclaim: The New York Times writes that “the two friends

Praise for the

emerge as individual personalities.

Popularity

. . . The girls feel very real,” and

Papers series

Booklist calls them “laugh-outloud funny. . . . Ignatow offers a

“Alternately poignant

quick, fun, well-developed story

and uproarious, this is

that invites repeated readings”

a satisfying addition to the tween genre.”

■

format: Full-color throughout and illustrated with

—Kirkus Reviews

doodles, bubble type, and more

“Readers will quickly ■

devour this.”

—Publishers Weekly

finale: With this final book, the entire Popularity Papers series is now available in paperback

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ALSO AVAI L AB LE Book One PB ISBN 978-0-8109-9723-3 ISBN 978-0-8109-9723-3 US $8.95 CAN $9.95 50895

Lydia and Julie have been through many adventures as they navigated junior high, popularity, families, and friendship. In the final adventure in the series, the peaceful world of Hamlin Junior High is rocked when Lydia and Julie learn that they’re going to have to play host to new students whose school burned down. The outside threat bands the Hamlin kids together against a common enemy—for a while. But when the enemy gets their hands on Lydia and Julie’s notebook, no one wants anything to do with the girls. It’s the biggest blow to their friendship yet (and a pretty definitive failure of their quest for popularity), and it can only be solved one way. Two words: dance battle.

Amy

scrapbookin

Philadelphia

kids,

enjoys sleeping.

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The Rainbow Serpent A K U L I PA R I N OV E L

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BY T R E VO R P RY R Y C E W I T H J O E L N A F TA L I

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I L LU S T R AT E D BY S A N F O R D G R E E N E

Pryce is a retired successful NFL pro and a motivated promoter of the series, making many school

The frog warriors are back in book two of the Kulipari series!

appearances and developing the Kulipari property for an animated film, a toy line, and more

Praise for the

■ Growing brand: The series has

Kulipari series

been developed as toys by

“A must-have, winning

Mattel, a clothing line by Under

adventure that is nearly

Armour, and a video game,

impossible to put down.”

released in April 2015

—School Library Journal

■ Great package: Full-color

“This little frog should find

illustrations throughout set this

fans among readers of

apart from other middle-grade

the Warriors and Redwall

books

sagas.” —Kirkus Reviews

chapter: Includes a sneak

■

peek at the sequel, Amphibians’

“Greene’s color full-page

End

illustrations have the richly saturated look of Marvel comic books.”

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—Bulletin of the Center

Full-color illustrations throughout

for Children’s Books

320 pages, 5½ × 8¼" Paperback ORLD RIGHTS: WORLD

See page 41 for the third book in the series

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See page 80 The fight to protect the Amphibilands rages on in the second book of this action-packed, illustrated series by former football pro Trevor Pryce. The spider queen and Lord Marmoo of the scorpions still have their eyes and fangs set on the vulnerable home of the frogs, and this time they’ve got some impressive backup: the ghost bats, taipan snakes, and blue-banded bees. The constant threats from the outside are keeping the frog warriors busy, so while Gee and Coorah hold down the defenses,

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Darel and the Kulipari go in search of their dreamcasting turtle friend, Yabber. Yabber, once found, insists he knows who holds the key to saving the Amphibilands: the Rainbow Serpent. With some powerful new allies and a destiny greater than he could have possibly imagined, Darel may be able to beat his enemies and protect his home once and for all.

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scripts

Also available in hardcover

Maryland.

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Lee. illustrator published by Marvel, more. He lives in South Carolina.

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Comics,

Horse,

Pink & Green Is the New Black

AGES 10 TO 14 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

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PINK & GREEN BOOK THREE

■ Successful

■

BY L I S A G R E E N WA L D

My Life in Pink

& Green and My Summer of Pink & Green have been a hit with the

The third and final book in Lisa Greenwald’s breakout, bestselling series!

preteen crowd, with more than 450,000 copies in print ■ More advice: Just like in the first book, Lucy’s makeup and life tips are featured throughout ■ Light romance: Lisa Greenwald’s take on boys is age-appropriate and realistic ■

acclaim for the series: Book one received a starred review from Kirkus, which said it “successfully delivers an authentic and endearing portrait of the not-quite-teen experience”

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content: Features a teaser chapter from the first book in Greenwald’s latest series, Welcome to Dog Beach

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See page 80 Lucy Desberg is in eighth grade, and she’s determined to make this year perfect. Over the course of the year, though, her talents for makeup and problem solving will be put to the test.

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On the outside, things couldn’t be better: her family’s spa is doing well, and she has a boyfriend, Yamir. But Yamir’s in high school now, and Lucy’s too embarrassed to admit that he hasn’t called her in

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weeks. To take her mind off him, she throws herself into planning the eighth-grade masquerade, using

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her makeup skills to rally her classmates. But as she soon learns, ignoring a problem does not make it go away. It’s destined to pop up at the worst possible time.

Lucy’s resourcefulness will be challenged as she grows up and starts making decisions about the type of person—and girlfriend and friend and daughter and sister—she wants to be.

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lisagreenwald.com.

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WINNER!

AGES 14 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

READ IT BEFORE YOU SEE IT!

T

Me and Earl and th

S E LLING POINTS ■ Movie art on cover: This edition will be sought after by fans of the film ■ National exposure: Film publicity and praise will sell this book ■ Impressive track record:

A FUNNY, PROFANE, AND HEARTBREAKING NOVEL ABOUT A NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM FOX SEARCHLIGHT M OV I E TI E - I N E D ITI O N

Previous Sundance winners include such movies as Whiplash, Precious, and Beasts of the Southern Wild, all of which

B o nu s author w an d te in r vie ges a p t scrip d include

went on to receive several Oscar nominations ■ Sundance record breaker: A record-breaking auction led to purchase by FOX Searchlight Pictures, the studio behind the Oscar-winning movies Birdman, Little Miss Sunshine, and The Grand Budapest Hotel

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“Is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl the next The Fault In Our Stars?” —MTV “A touchstone for its generation.” —Variety “Years after this Sundance has closed, people will be sharing this film.” —RogerEbert.com “Runaway hit.”

—Huffington Post “A whimsical riot.”

—Vanity Fair “A witty coming-of-age story.”

—New York Times

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THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE MOST BUZZED-ABOUT FILM AT THE 2015 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

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UT A IGHT

BY J ESSE A N DRE WS

SELF-CONSCIOUS TEEN FORCED TO STAND IN THE SPOTLIGHT, STARRING CONNIE BRITTON AND NICK OFFERMAN!

WINNER!

AGES 14 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

S E LLING POINTS ■ Fresh look: Striking new cover will draw a broader audience ■ Stellar reviews: Earned starred reviews from Booklist and Kirkus Reviews and was an ABC New Voices selection

R E V I S E D E D ITI O N

■ Dealing with death: High school is a time when many teens face Praise for the book

their mortality, and they seek out

that inspired the film

books that deal with death in an

★ “This is one funny book.”

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—Booklist, starred review ★ “Andrews succeeds brilliantly. . . .

Inventiveness, humor and heart.” —Kirkus

honest, straightforward manner ■ Edgy material: The success of YA writers who push boundaries proves there’s an audience for sometimes profane, always wellwritten young adult fare

Reviews, starred review

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Up until senior year, Greg has maintained total social invisibility. He only has one friend, Earl, and together they spend their time—when not playing video games and avoiding Earl’s terrifying brothers— making movies, their own versions of Coppola and Herzog cult classics. Greg would be

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the first one to tell you his movies are f*@$ing terrible, but he and Earl don’t make them for other people. Until Rachel.

Rachel has leukemia, and Greg’s mom gets the genius idea that Greg should befriend her.

Against his better judgment and despite his extreme awkwardness, he does. When Rachel decides to stop treatment, Greg and Earl must abandon invisibility and make a stand. It’s a hilarious, outrageous, and truthful look at death and high school by a prodigiously talented debut author.

Jesse Andrews is a writer, musician, and former German youth hostel receptionist.

He is a graduate of Schenley High School and Harvard University and lives in Boston.

This is his first novel. Visit him at jesseandrews.com.

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yolo ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ Renowned series: The Internet Girls series has sold two million

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

The friends from ttyl are off to college in this much-anticipated fourth book in the Internet Girls series!

copies since its debut in 2004, was a NYT bestseller, and often Praise for yolo

tops the most-banned books list ■ Contemporary reboot: A sleeker

★ “This honest, nuanced,

look and of-the-moment social

accessible, and credible

media references brings this

account provides teen girls

classic series into the present

with an authentic and skillfully

■

told description of college

content: Includes a Q&A with the author and a playlist

life.” —Booklist, starred review

from the characters

“Funny, deceptively smart and just in time for those going off to college.” —Kirkus Reviews

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ALSO AVAI L AB LE All books US $8.95

CAN $9.95

Through texts and messages, the mega-bestselling, beloved Internet Girls series followed the ups and downs of high school for three very different, very close friends. Now it’s freshman year of college for the winsome threesome, and the first semester is full of surprises. Bubbly Angela dives headfirst

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into sorority life, but faced with mean girls and hazing, she wonders whether she’s a Greek girl after all.

By choosing Santa Cruz, Maddie is finally surrounded by like-minded (i.e., not sorority-type) people, but feels lonelier than ever. And Zoe is keeping up a long-distance relationship with Doug, her high school boyfriend. She thought they’d be together forever, but after a few awful visits . . . not so much. In the face of all this change, what are the best friends to do? Make the most of every crazy moment, that’s what. You only go to college once, after all.

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Ensnared

AGES 14 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

SPLINTERED BOOK THREE ■

BY A . G

S E LLING POINTS

The much-anticipated third book in the bestselling Alice in Wonderland–inspired inspired Splintered series

■ New York Times bestseller: The series made the New York Times bestseller list, and the first book was voted into the #2 spot on the 2014 YALSA Teens’ Top Ten list

See page 46 for the four th book in the Splintered se ries

■ Continued romantic tension: Alyssa must choose between her human side and a life with Jeb, and her netherling side and a life with Morpheus ■ Impressive social media platform: A. G. Howard’s immense group of followers is dedicated and engaged on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, her blog, and more!

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After surviving the disastrous battle at her prom, Alyssa has embraced her madness and gained perspective. She’s determined to rescue her two worlds, and the people and netherlings she loves,

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In the third installment of the wildly popular Splintered series, Alyssa journeys into the heart of magic and mayhem to set right all that’s gone wrong. Together with Jeb and Morpheus, she must save Wonderland from the decay and destruction that have ensnared it. But even if they succeed and come out alive, can everyone truly have their happily ever after?

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Paper Airplanes ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ Highly promotable author: O’Porter is a tireless selfpromoter with over 380,000

BY D AW N O ’ P O R T E R

A frank, funny coming-of-age and friendship story by the hugely British journalist and media sensation Dawn O’Porter

Twitter followers and a famous husband, Chris O’Dowd Awards and praise for

honest: This

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adolescent life, complete with

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bullies, drinking, and sex, will

Book Prize short list

resonate with contemporary NAIBA Pick of the Lists

teens while striking a hopeful and funny note

“Paper Airplanes is Louise Rennison funny but with

■ Realistic fiction on the rise: With the likes of Rainbow Rowell,

ALL THE FEELS. You are

David Levithan, and John Green,

going to like it.” —Maureen

realistic fiction is trending strong

Johnson, author of 13

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“Poignant and edgy,

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Renée and Flo are the most unlikely of friends. Introspective and studious Flo and outspoken, wild,

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and sexually curious Renée have barely spoken in their years of going to school together on Guernsey, a small British island off the coast of France. And yet, when tragedy strikes, it is only wild child Renée, who lost her mother at a young age, who is able to comfort a grieving Flo. The girls form an intense bond that sees them through a host of deeply relatable, wince-inducing experiences—drunken snogging; a séance in which clueless friends offer to summon Renée’s mother; dating a guy for free fish and chips. But toxic mean girls and personal betrayals threaten to tear the girls’ delicate new friendship apart.

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In this gripping debut, Dawn O’Porter shines an unflinchingly honest, humorous light on female friendship, lost innocence, and that moment when you are teetering on the threshold of adult life.

Dawn O’Porter is a British journalist known for her frank and often comedic investigations self-esteem.

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mentaries

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UK husband,

Visit her online at dawnoporter.co.uk.

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Winterkill ■

AGES 12 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

BY K AT E A . B O O R M A N

A gripping debut about a society on the edge of survival and a girl who dares to seek answers to dangerous questions

S E LLING POINTS ■ Oppressive

As in popular

YA fiction like Divergent and Wither, Emmeline’s society is strict, and breaking the rules is dangerous

Praise for Winterkill

■ Alternate history: Kate A.

“Boorman’s frontier may

Boorman was inspired by the

be the stuff of myth, but

history of North America and

her protagonist speaks

imagines a group of settlers who

directly and powerfully to

became cut off from the rest of

a young adult experience.”

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the unfair laws and duplicitous

deliberate first-person

rulers of her settlement

narrative builds deepening suspense.” —Booklist

heroine: Emmeline finds love and also fights against

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that wiped out half her people lurks there, attacking at night and keeping them isolated in an unfamiliar land with merciless winters. Living with the shame of her grandmother’s insubordination, Emmeline has learned to keep her head down and her quick tongue silent.

When the settlement leader asks for her hand in marriage, it’s an opportunity for Emmeline to wash the family slate clean—even if she has eyes for another. But before she’s forced into an impossible decision, her dreams urge her into the woods, where she uncovers a secret that someone in the village will kill to protect. Her grandmother followed the same path and paid the price. If Emmeline isn’t careful, she will be next.

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Picasso and Lump

AGES 4 TO 8 PICTURE BOOK

C A K E O N A P L AT E ■

BY N A N C Y L I M

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■ Accompanies exciting exhibition:

W I T H A R T W O R K BY PA B LO P I C A S S O

Published to accompany MoMA’s

Pablo Picasso’s mischievous dog, Lump, is hunting for cake—but finds something very different!

major Fall 2015 exhibition Picasso Sculpture, on view September 2015 through January 2016 ■ Acclaimed illustrator: The collage illustrations are by award-winning Milan-based artist Beatrice Alemagna, author of the acclaimed A Lion in Paris and other books for children ■ Teaches about sculpture: Most children’s books about Picasso focus on his paintings, but this one looks at his sculptures, especially those of animals ■ Lovable characters: The story is told from the perspective of Picasso’s real dachshund, Lump, and pet goat, Esmeralda

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Winner of the Bologna Ragazzi Special Mention Award

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‘Seeing A Lion in Paris made me realise how beautiful picture books can be.’

Chris Haughton, author and illustrator of A Bit Lost and Oh No, George!

One day, a huge

lion arrived in Paris…

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Beatrice Alemagna

Lump, the world-famous artist Pablo Picasso’s dog, loves cake. He can never have enough! But when he takes a bite out of a beautiful cake he finds in the garden, he discovers it’s not cake at all—it’s made of metal—and realizes not everything is what it seems. Lump and his friend, the goat Esmeralda, meet other animals in the yard and learn that they are made from surprising things: She-Goat tells how Picasso made her from broken lamps and tin cans, Baboon explains that her head is made of toy cars and metal strips, and Crane shows off her delicate legs made from forks.

This delightful book brings Picasso’s villa in Cannes to life and explains how the artist, ever inventive and playful, made sculptures from different materials using different techniques throughout his long career. Readers learn about the joy and freedom sculpture brought to Picasso’s life and art.

Nancy Lim is a curatorial assistant in the Department of Painting & Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art, New York. She lives in New York. Beatrice Alemagna is the award-winning author and illustrator of thirty books for children, including A Lion in Paris and Little Big Boubo. She received the Italian Andersen Prize for Illustrator of the Year in 2010 and has been twice nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. She lives in Italy.

Beatrice Alemagna

A Lion

in Paris

Matisse’s Garden

By Samantha Friedman Illustrated by Cristina Amodeo ISBN 978-0-87070-910-4 ISBN 978-0-87070-910-4 US $19.95 CAN $21.95 51995 9 780870 709104

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Young Charlotte, Filmmaker ■

BY F R A N K V I VA

Cinephiles, wannabe directors, and creative souls will love Young Charlotte, Filmmaker, a whimsical tale of a girl with a vision

S E LLING POINTS ■ Sequel to successful story: Young Frank, Architect, named one of the best children’s books of 2013 by the Huffington Post, Gizmodo, Designers & Books, and Communication Arts, now has a captivating companion book ■ Award-winning author: Frank Viva is a frequent cover illustrator for the New Yorker and has written other bestselling children’s books ■ Strong female protagonist: Like Rosie Revere, Engineer, it presents a creative and inspiring female counterpart to Young Frank ■ Playful exploration of MoMA: The Museum’s art and film collections inspire Charlotte as she befriends a film curator and discovers old black-and-white films such as The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) by the pioneering filmmaker Lotte Reiniger

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At school, when Charlotte told Mister Puce that her favorite colors were black and white, he told her that black and white were not colors at all — “they’re opposites.”

Sometimes Charlotte feels like an opposite. The kids in her class say that she sucks the color right out of the room.

In no time at all, they became best friends.

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Young Charlotte is a filmmaker who loves everything that’s black and white, including spiders, penguins, and the old movies that she sees with her dad at the Golden Theatre (where the floors are

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sticky). With her camera at the ready wherever she goes, she finds inspiration for movies everywhere she looks. But when her colorful parents and colorful classmates just don’t “get” her, she’s ready to give up—until a lucky encounter with a film curator at The Museum of Modern Art in New York changes her perspective. Inspired by the films she sees at MoMA and stories of other pioneering directors,

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Charlotte gets to work. And it’s hard work! But when her movie finally premieres at the Museum, Charlotte is thrilled to be doing exactly what she loves best.

A follow-up to Frank Viva’s Young Frank, Architect and perfect for film lovers, aspiring directors, and artists of all stripes, Young Charlotte, Filmmaker is an inspiring tale.

In addition to illustrating ten New Yorker covers in the past two years, illustrator and

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designer Frank Viva has published two award-winning and bestselling children’s books— Along a Long Road was named one of the New York Times’ Ten Best Illustrated Books of 2011. Viva is also founder of the branding and design agency Viva & Co. and cofounder of Whigby, a stationery company. He lives in Toronto.

100 Coloring Book ■

AGES 3 AND UP ACTIVITY BOOK

BY D O M I N I K A L I P N I E W S K A

Color 100 animals, 100 plants, 100 buildings, and more on each fun spread

S E LLING POINTS ■ Eight themed spreads: A jampacked coloring book featuring 100 quirky characters, animals, plants, household objects, and more on each spread ■ Trace, color, decorate, and count: Offers a variety of activities ■ Stylish, modern design: Terrific illustrations by London-based illustrator ■ Oversized paperback: Hours of fun, perfect for long trips and rainy days

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Get ready to color! There are literally hundreds of objects to color, decorate, trace, and count in the jumbo-sized 100 Coloring Book. Each spread offers 100 outline drawings of beasts and birds or

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buildings old and new, varieties of vehicles or yummy things to eat, distinctly diverse insects or all kinds of plants—every single object is different, and all they need is some creative flair to bring them to life.

Dominika Lipniewska’s bold and graphic style invites children to look closely at the details that make every person, animal, plant, and object visually unique, and encourages them to use their own creativity to make the images even more individual.

Dominika Lipniewska is a Polish-born illustrator and designer living in London. She is a graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and Cambridge School of Art.

The Scribble Book

By Hervé Tullet ISBN 978-1-85437-774-6 ISBN 978-1854377746 US $14.95 CAN $17.95 51495 9 781854 377746

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Grandma’s House ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ Great author track record: The long-awaited new book from the

BY A L I C E M E LV I N

Children will love exploring Grandma’s house through die-cuts and foldouts in this lovely story

bestselling illustrator of Counting Birds and The High Street ■ Charming illustrations: Highly detailed illustrations will absorb readers of all ages ■ Special features: Cutout windows and foldouts transform the book into a house to be explored

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 32 pages, 9¾ × 8¼" Hardcover with jacket, die-cut pages and 3 gatefolds RIGHTS: NORTH AMERICA PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER ISBN 978-1-84976-222-9 ISBN 978-1-84976-222-9 US $19.95 CAN $23.95 51995 9 781849 762229

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Then slowly spin the globe to search for places that I know

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The Butterfly House

By Sarah Smith ISBN 978-1-84976-205-2 ISBN 978-1-84976-205-2 US $19.95 CAN $21.95 51995

Children will love exploring the rooms in Grandma’s House, peering through its cutout pages from one room to the next and journeying high up into the foldout attic in search of Grandma. Highly detailed and intricately illustrated in Alice Melvin’s trademark style, Grandma’s House is another winner from one of today’s shining stars of illustration.

Alice Melvin is a highly acclaimed artist and designer based in Edinburgh whose previous books include Counting Birds and The High Street. Alice was a winner of the Booktrust Best New Illustrators Award.

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Stanley’s Plan

AGES 3 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

T H E B I R T H DAY S U R P R I S E ■

BY R U T H G R E E N

S E LLING POINTS

Stanley the Dog tries and tries to reach a pie on a high shelf—but is it being saved for his birthday party?

Meet Stanley, the friendly dog who is always hungry. A delicious pie on the top shelf in the kitchen proves particularly tempting, and Stanley spends the whole day hatching plans to reach it, with the help of his friends Sid the Snail and Herbert the Hedgehog.

But is it being kept out of reach for a special occasion?

A funny romp told through infectious rhymes and bold, retro illustrations by printmaker Ruth Green,

■ Successful author/illustrator: A new title from the author of Noisy Neighbors, now available as an app ■ Fun, rhyming text: Rollicking rhymes and retro illustrations appeal to children and adults ■ Everyone loves dogs: Introducing an endearing, lovable character, sure to become a family favorite

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Stanley’s Plan is a gentle reminder that sometimes good

Full-color illustrations

things come to those who wait—especially on birthdays!

32 pages, 7½ × 9½" Hardcover

Ruth Green is a British printmaker who lives in Birmingham. Her striking prints, all screen-printed by hand, are inspired by mid-century design and pattern. She

RIGHTS: NORTH AMERICA PUB MONTH: OCTOBER ISBN 978-1-84976-305-9 ISBN 978-1-84976-305-9 US $16.95 CAN $20.95 51695

is the author of the successful Noisy Neighbors.

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BY B R I D G E T M A R ZO

Tiz and Ott draw their way into an adventure— and then back home again!

Tiz and Ott are drawing themselves a house. With the scritch-scratch of her crayon, Tiz busily plants some seeds for the garden. Meanwhile, Ott lies back lazily and makes a huge splotch for the sun. Then Tiz has a big idea. With a zig, a zag, and a crash, she jolts

S E LLING POINTS ■ Introduction to drawing: Perfect introduction to drawing as a means of expression and imagination ■ Inspires creativity: Encourages creative play through drawing ■ Fun story: Bright, bold

Ott awake with a huge bolt of lightning! Together Tiz

illustrations and an adventurous

and Ott whip up a storm, but as they soon find out, a

story line

storm isn’t just lines on a page . . .

Get carried away with Tiz and Ott as they use their imaginations to brush and doodle and scribble and scrawl and splatter their way out of trouble and safely back home.

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 32 pages, 7½ × 9¾" Hardcover with vertical gatefold

Bridget Marzo is the author and illustrator of The Big Book for Little Hands and The Big Book of Shapes, as well as graphic games and multimedia. She also runs writing, art, and illustration workshops for children and adults in the UK and elsewhere.

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■ Loaded with activities:

Welcome to the Little Factory, where everyone learns to be an artist!

Stimulates playful learning ■ Includes removable games: Four game cards are stored in a pocket for safekeeping ■ Fun, funny, and instructive: Humorous activities and games incorporate line drawing, The Little Factory of Illustration collage, patternmaking, is opening its doors exclusively tangrams, and symmetry for you!

Step inside to explore its exciting workshops.

■ Colorful: Loaded with full-color

There are spots for doodling, experimenting with new art techniques or drawing alongside our team of creative artists.

illustrations

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The Little Factory of Illustration

You’ll also find a games pocket, some weird and wonderful dominoes and heaps of activities – from collage to cutting, sculpture to scrawling – to inspire your own portfolio packed with pictures.

u u u u u u u

.95 CAN $21.95

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The Little Factory of Illustration

AGES 5 TO 9

RIGHTS: NORTH AMERICA PUB MONTH: OCTOBER – Symmetrius – Now I’m taking you to the top of the factory, and out onto the roof.

This is where the wild palindromes come to roost.

Wild palindromes, also known as Symmetrius, are very rare birds indeed.

Have you spotted how their bodies are identical on the left and right?

u Cut out stuff you like from old magazines to make Raga’s outfit look sharp.

u Finish drawing some of these extraordinary birds, then colour them in.

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–The Collage Team – Let’s flit about the paper room. There’s every kind of paper in here: wallpaper, newspaper, gift-wrap, gold leaf, and even sheet music.

Today, my larger-than-life friend, Raga Man, has dropped by because he wants to jazz up his old overall.

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This unusual activity book invites children to join the Artful Sketcher on an exclusive tour of one of the most creative factories ever built: the Little Factory of Illustration. The factory is full of eccentric artists who just love making pictures, plus some oddball animals and astonishing machines.

From the get-go, young artists can doodle; explore collage, patternmaking, and sculpture; learn about composition; or simply draw alongside the Little Factory’s resident team of artists. And if that’s not enough, there’s a pocket in the back of the book filled with weird and wonderful games, including the pieces to make a palindrome mobile. Children will be delighted to find that at the end of their factory tour they are given their very own office and their first solo exhibition!

Exploring art techniques, geometry, and game-playing simultaneously, this clever, funny book is perfect for budding artists.

Florie Saint-Val is an illustrator and graphic designer who studied at the Estienne School of Applied Arts in Paris. She has published six books for children. This is her first book published in English.

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Stína ■

AGES 4 TO 8 PICTURE BOOK

BY L A N I YA M A M OTO

Set in Iceland, this is the perfect winter story to savor— with a cup of Stína’s hot chocolate, of course!

S E LLING POINTS ■ Beautiful package: Bound in printed cloth, with snow-studded endpapers, this is a perfect book for cold days ■ Stunning illustrations: Gorgeously illustrated with detailed line drawings on every page, including ingenious blueprints for Stína’s inventions for keeping herself warm ■ Craft projects and recipe: Includes instructions for knitting without needles and other fun projects, plus a recipe for Stína’s Hot Chocolate—perfect for bookstore events and snow days

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It became harder to get out of bed.

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It was still and cold. The air was icy, but she hardly noticed.

A gentle snow was falling and Stína was trying to catch the flakes on her tongue.

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Stína, who lives in Iceland, does not like the cold. In fact, she will go to any length to avoid it. Even in summer she never goes out without tights and socks. When winter comes, she hides inside, knits, and invents ingenious devices to protect her from the slightest chill. One extremely cold day, when Stína has retreated under her thick down comforter and fallen into a deep sleep, she is awakened by a

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pounding at the door. When she opens it, two children tumble in, blown by the icy wind, but they aren’t cold—they’re warm from playing outside! Finally, Stína learns that nothing can keep you as warm as friendship.

With its cloth cover and Stína’s clever instructions for knitting without needles (what are fingers for, after all?), plus a recipe for hot chocolate, this is the perfect book for cold winter days.

Originally from Boston, and a graduate of Bryn Mawr, The London Film School, and Oxford, Lani Yamamoto lives in Reykjavik with her husband and two teenage children.

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BY G I A N C A R LO A S C A R I A N D P I A VA L E N T I N I S

■ Monet is one of the most popular artists in the world: This book reimagines Monet’s lavish paintings in energetic and

A gorgeous book that introduces children to this most beloved of Impressionists and his amazing garden

amusing ways, with illustrations that younger readers will find engaging ■ Perfect introduction: A perfect first-facts book about Monet, telling the story of the artist and his work through the famous

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Monet

garden that so inspired him ■ Award-winning authors: Both authors are well-known and award-winning creators of children’s books

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Claude Monet (1840–1926) was the famous French painter who created a grand and beautiful garden in Giverny, France, filling it with irises, poppies, roses, and, of course, water lilies, which he celebrated in his vast and glorious paintings. This new view of Monet and his garden will delight children

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and gently teach them about his art.

The book tells how the Impressionist artist arrived at his garden; about the bright Japanese prints he collected that inspired him; about his famous visitors; how he painted outdoors in all weathers; and about his gardeners, who had to leave Giverny to go to war. Spread by spread, the garden is explained and built up in Ascari’s and Valentinis’s original illustrations that take Monet’s work as their starting point and reimagine it in stunning and unusual ways.

Claude Monet

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