Abrams Kids Spring 2016

ABRAMS BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS | ABRAMS APPLESEED | AMULET BOOKS

SPRING 2016

Contents

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Some Birds

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Lucky Ducky

29

Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard

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Spring

12

Miracle Man

30

Inspector Flytrap

4

Guess Who, Haiku

14

The Grumpy Pets

32

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

6

Abracadabra, It’s Spring!

15

Lion & Tiger & Bear

34

Poptropica: Book One

7

One and All

16

An After Bedtime Story

36

To Kick a Corpse: The Qwikpick Papers

8

Hello Kitty Presents the Storybook

17

Hannah and Sugar

37

Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions:

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My Old Pal, Oscar

Collection

Book Two

9

Thank You!

19

Waiting for High Tide

38

Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales

10

Mini Myths

20

Building Machines

40

Red’s Planet: Book One

21

The Forest Feast for Kids

42

Rutabaga the Adventure Chef: Book Two

22

The Extraordinary Suzy Wright

43

The Creeps: Book Two

23

Cloth Lullaby

44

The Haters

24

This Land Is Our Land

46

Seven Ways We Lie

25

America’s Tea Parties

47

Klickitat

26

Milestones of Flight

48

The Steep and Thorny Way

27

The Phantom of the Opera

49

Devil and the Bluebird

28

Barbed Wire Baseball

50

On the Edge of Gone

Nurse, Solder, Spy

51

The Lie Tree

Gift Horse

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Amulet Paperbacks

MoMA

52

Camp Rolling Hills

54

The Surprise Attack of Jabba the

65

What Degas Saw

71

Like My Teacher Always Said . . .

Puppett

A Mother Is a Story

Art2-D2’s Guide to Folding and

66

Doodling 56

Sh*tty Mom for All Seasons

The Great Journey

Can I Sit on Your Lap While

Meet the Circus

The Rat with the Human Face: The Qwikpick Papers

67

Miffy the Artist Lift-the-Flap Book

68

Round and Round and Square

57

Dog Beach Unleashed

58

Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie

69

Alphadoodler

70

Jill and Dragon

59

Fluffy Bunnies 2

60

Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions:

61

The Cure for Dreaming

You’re Pooping?

72

eBooks

Achoo!

Outfoxed

Book One

62

Cuckoo Song

63

Time out of Time: Book Two

64

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AGES 3 TO 5 PICTURE BOOK

Some Birds ■ ■ BY M AT T S P I N K

ABRAMS APPLESEED

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Hip, retro art that will take flight off bookshelves: The stylized,

A vibrant, stylized picture book about birds of every feather that will fly off the shelves

eye-catching illustrations will appeal to fans of Charley Harper and Ed Emberley ■■ Entertaining and educational: Introduces younger readers to the concept of opposites and the differing characteristics of birds in a fun way ■■ Makes a terrific gift: The design and illustrations will have crossover appeal in the gift market and to bird lovers of all ages

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 32 pages, 11½ × 9 ½" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: US AND CANADA ENGLISH PUB MONTH: MARCH ISBN 978-1-4197-2070-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-2070-3 US $15.95 CAN $19.95 51595 9 781419 720703

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Some birds are big, some birds are small, and some birds are just incredibly tall.

Some birds are caged, but most birds are FREE. A much better life, I’m sure you’ll agree!

Swooping and squawking, flapping and fluttering, there are many different kinds of birds in the world, all with their own special traits and abilities. Some

How to Be a Cat

By Nikki McClure ISBN 978-1-4197-0528-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-0528-1 US $16.95 CAN $18.95 51695 9 781419 705281

Counting Birds

By Alice Melvin ISBN 978-1-85437-855-2 ISBN 978-1-85437-855-2 US $14.50 CAN $18.95 51495

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Birds celebrates the colors and shapes of beaks and feathers with a rollicking, rhyming text and intricate design. The lively illustrations with a mod, retro feel are full of style and mesmerizing detail.

Some Birds is a lovely gift that will have children and adults tweeting for more from a promising new talent in the design world.

Matt Spink is the creative director at a leading United Kingdom advertising agency. He lives in London.

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Spring A POP-UP BOOK ■ ■ BY DAV I D C A R T E R

From bestselling author David A. Carter comes the second book in the pop-up series about the seasons

AGES 3 TO 5 POP-UP BOOK

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Perennial favorite: Books about the seasons are a favorite for young children and parents ■■ Bestselling author: David Carter is known for his pop-up books, which have sold millions of copies all over the world ■■ High-concept novelty: This artistically driven format is a wonderful addition to the Appleseed list as a high-concept book about the seasons ■■ Multi-market potential: The book is sophisticated enough for gift markets and will appeal to pop-up collectors ■■ Great for spring and Easter promotions: A wonderful and affordable book for spring bookstore promotions as well as Easter (March 27, 2016)

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations plus pop-ups 12 pages, 7 × 7" Hardcover with novelty RIGHTS: WORLD ENGLISH PUB MONTH: FEBRUARY ISBN 978-1-4197-1912-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-1912-7 US $14.95 CAN $17.95 51495 9 781419 719127

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Just in time for spring, this is the second book in the Carter pop-up book series about the seasons.

Each spread has a very brief verse and depicts common springtime flora and fauna. All things pictured are labeled (robins, water lilies, deer and fawns, cherry trees, etc.). The text is simple for very young readers to understand and enjoy.

David A. Carter is an American author and illustrator best known for his pop-up books for both children and adults. His Bugs series has sold over 6 million copies. He lives in Auburn, California. www.cartermultimedia.us.com.

Winter ISBN 978-1-4197-1823-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-1823-6 US $14.95 CAN $17.95 51495 9 781419 718236

The Thing About Spring

By Daniel Kirk ISBN 978-1-4197-1492-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-1492-4 US $16.95 CAN $18.95 51695

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Guess Who, Haiku 6-copy counter display ISBN 978-1-4197-2113-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-2113-7 US $89.70  CAN $107.70 58970 9 781419 721137

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Guess Who, Haiku

AGES 3 TO 5 PICTURE BOOK

■ ■ BY D E A N N A C A S W E L L ■ I L LU S T R AT E D BY B O B S H E A

A simple game of “Guess who?” is elevated by clever haiku clues and the comical, charming art of Bob Shea

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Name recognition: From his Dinosaur vs. series to Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, Bob Shea’s books have sold over 150,000 copies. Deanna Caswell’s popular blog, Little House in the Suburbs, has raised her profile ■■ Accessible poetry: Simple language and short verses make haiku an ideal first form for young children ■■ Clever guessing game: Each haiku is a clue to which animal is hiding on the next page ■■ Valuable guide included: The last page explains haiku in a friendly, child-focused manner

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 24 pages, 9 × 9" Hardcover RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: MARCH ISBN 978-1-4197-1889-2 ISBN 978-1-4197-1889-2 US $14.95 CAN $17.95 51495 9 781419 718892

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New day on the farm Muffled mooing announces A fresh pail of milk Can you guess who from this haiku?

Simple, playful haiku offer clues about the animal hiding on the next page, making this book a first collection of poetry as much as it is a game of “Guess who?” Spirited illustrations by acclaimed artist Bob Shea add to the fun!

Deanna Caswell is a picture-book author whose titles include First Ballet, Train Trip, and Beach House. She is also the founder of the successful blog

Poem in Your Pocket for Young Poets Selected by Bruno Navasky ISBN 978-0-8109-9142-2 ISBN 978-0-8109-9142-2 US $13.95 CAN $16.95 51395

Little House in the Suburbs and the mother of five. Bob Shea is an acclaimed children’s book author who has written and illustrated over a dozen picture books, including the Dinosaur vs. series and Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great. Shea’s characters have appeared on Playhouse Disney, PBS Kids, and Nick Jr. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, Colleen, and their son, Ryan. He and Colleen own Perfectly Nice, a graphic design studio. www.bobshea.com.

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Lullaby and Kisses Sweet

By Lee Bennet Hopkins Illustrated by Alyssa Nassner ISBN 978-1-4197-1037-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-1037-7 US $15.95 CAN $17.95 51595

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AGES 3 TO 5 PICTURE BOOK

Abracadabra, It’s Spring!

■ ■ BY A N N E S I B L E Y O ’ B R I E N ■ I L LU S T R AT E D BY S U S A N G A L

S E LLING POINTS

Each gatefold opens to reveal the magic spring brings

■■ Nature’s wonder with a touch of magic: Thinking of spring arriving as if by magic is a fun, child-centric approach ■■ Stunning package with plenty of extras: The book’s gatefolds mimic the way spring often takes us by surprise, and the rhyming text offers opportunities for guessing ■■ Inclusive idea: In a simple, elegant way, the book reveals the changes that happen in both the natural and human spheres (including melting snow, blooming flowers, hatching eggs, and the putting away of winter clothes!)

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations plus gatefolds 24 pages, 8½ × 8½" Hardcover with novelty RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: FEBRUARY ISBN 978-1-4197-1891-5 ISBN 978-1-4197-1891-5 US $14.95 CAN $17.95 51495 9 781419 718915

CARTON QTY: 30 Sun shines on a patch of snow.

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Hocus pocus!

Where did it go?

Winter turns to spring in this lyrical book that celebrates the magic of nature and the changing seasons. Eleven gatefolds open to re-create the excitement and surprise of spring’s arrival, revealing what happens when snow melts, trees bud, flowers bloom, birds arrive, and eggs and cocoons hatch.

Finally, it’s warm enough to pack away winter clothes and go out and play!

The Thing About Spring

By Daniel Kirk ISBN 978-1-4197-1492-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-1492-4 US $16.95 CAN $18.95 51695 9 781419 714924

The Twelve Days of Springtime

By Deborah Lee Rose Illustrated by Carey F. ArmstrongEllis ISBN 978-0-8109-8330-4 ISBN 978-0-8109-8330-4 US $15.95 CAN $17.95 51595

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Anne Sibley O’Brien is a children’s book author/illustrator whose passion for multiracial, multicultural, and global subjects comes from being raised bilingual and bicultural in South Korea. She attended Mount Holyoke College, where she majored in studio art. She lives with her husband in Maine. www.annesibleyobrien.com. Susan Gal earned her BFA at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, then began her illustration career as a poster and calendar artist. Later, she became an “actor with a pencil” for Disney Animation. She illustrated the acclaimed book Here is the World: A Year of Jewish Holidays. She lives in Berkeley, California. www.galgirlstudio.com.

One and All

AGES 3 TO 5 PICTURE BOOK

■ ■ BY É L I S A G É H I N

A playful look at the relationship between the whole and its parts

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Familiar concept presented in a fresh way: Preschoolers inherently organize and classify their surroundings in order to understand their world, and this book encourages and enables such important cognitive work ■■ Vivid graphics: The illustrations are bold and humorous, and the English text is hand-lettered by the artist to maintain the look and feel of the French edition ■■ Compact format with happy surprises: A smaller picture book for little hands, One and All also features gatefolds to capture the full scope of the relationship of parts to whole

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations plus gatefolds 42 pages, 7 × 8½" Hardcover with novelty RIGHTS: NORTH AMERICAN ENGLISH PUB MONTH: FEBRUARY ISBN 978-1-4197-1904-2 ISBN 978-1-4197-1904-2 US $14.95 CAN $17.95 51495 9 781419 719042

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One becomes many in this beautiful book about the relationship between the whole and its parts.

Bold illustrations, hand-lettered text, and gatefolds serve to order and illustrate collections of people, things, animals, and plants, offering young readers a better sense of their own place in the world. Élisa Géhin studied decorative arts in Strasbourg, France. She now lives in Paris, creating illustrations. One and All is her first book published in the United States. www.mesjeudisamusants.fr.

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AGES 3 TO 5 PICTURE BOOK

HELLO KITTY PRESENTS THE STORYBOOK COLLECTION The beloved tales by Andersen and Carroll reimagined through the supercute eyes of Hello Kitty

S PECIFICATIONS ■■ Iconic character meets classic stories: Hello Kitty is one of the most famous and endearing children’s brand names, and the

■ ■ BY S A N R I O ®

Thumbelina Hello Kitty is having the wildest dream!

fairy tales in this series are as familiar and well-loved as Hello

In it, she’s tiny—no bigger than your

Kitty herself

thumb—gets kidnapped by a frog, spends the winter with a mole, and is rescued by

■■ Inviting format: With their special

a bird. Fortunately, she wakes up just in

padded covers, these books

time to get to the ball and dance with the

feel like precious keepsakes

handsome prince.

to cherish and also make perfect gifts

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 32 pages, 8 × 8" Hardcover US $10.95 CAN $13.95 RIGHTS: US AND CANADA PUB MONTH: MARCH CARTON QTY: 36

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland One day while picnicking with her twin sister, Mimmy, Hello Kitty falls asleep

Hello Kitty: Thumbelina ISBN 978-1-4197-1824-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-1824-3 51095

and dreams of a faraway land of tarts and queens and tea parties . . .

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Hello Kitty: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland ISBN 978-1-4197-2032-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-2032-1 51095

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© 1976, 2015 SANRIO CO., LTD. Used Under License.

When Hello Kitty found the squirrel, he was enjoying afternoon tea. Finally, Hello Kitty understood.

The squirrel had been late for a tea party!

ALSO AVAIL AB LE Both books US $7.95 CAN $8.95

Hello Kitty, Hello Spring!

ISBN 978-1-4197-0688-2 ISBN 978-1-4197-0688-2 50795 9 781419 706882

Hello Kitty, Hello Summer!

ISBN 978-1-4197-0687-5 ISBN 978-1-4197-0687-5 50795

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Sanrio®—best known for global icon Hello Kitty® and home to many other endearing characters, including Chococat®, My Melody®, and Keroppi®—celebrated its 55th anniversary in 2015. Over 50,000 Sanrio-branded items are sold in over 70 countries around the world.

Thank You!

AGES 0 TO 3 BOARD BOOK

■ ■ BY E T H A N LO N G

Animals say thank you in the third original board book from award-winning Ethan Long

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Popular, award-winning author: Ethan Long is the recipient of a Geisel Award for his picture book Up, Tall, and High!

Praise for Hi! ★ “A clever, deceptively

■■ Shelf presence: This title joins Hi! and Good Night!, the first two

simple board book . . .

books in Ethan Long’s first-ever

A completely satisfying,

original board book series

age-appropriate

■■ Popular themes: The series

package.” —Kirkus

showcases strong themes for this

Reviews, starred review

age group: first words, animal

★ “This friendly chain of greetings and Long’s

sounds, and manners ■■ Universally appealing series:

bright, spongy-edged

Long’s friendly, vibrant art style

digital illustrations

and cute animals are a hit with

create an infectious

the toddler set

sense of good cheer.”

—Publishers Weekly, starred review

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 20 pages, 7½ × 7½" Board book RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: MAY ISBN 978-1-4197-1364-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-1364-4 US $7.95 CAN $9.95 50795 9 781419 713644

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A string of comically stylized animals say “thank you” to one another when they receive their favorite treats. The sequence culminates in an exchange between a human toddler and his parent saying “thank you” and “you’re welcome” when the child receives his favorite sippy cup! This third title in a board book series on animal (and human) first words by award-winning author-illustrator Ethan Long is sure to make manners a lot more fun!

Ethan Long is an internationally recognized author and illustrator of over 65 children’s books, as well as the creator of the Emmy-nominated series Tasty Time with ZeFronk on Playhouse Disney. Long won a Geisel Award for his picture book Up, Tall, and High! He lives with his wife, author Heather Long, and his three children in Orlando, Florida. www.ethanlong.com.

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

Good Night!

ISBN 978-1-4197-1366-8 ISBN 978-1-4197-1366-8 US $7.95 CAN $9.95 50795

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AGES 0 TO 3 BOARD BOOK

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

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Filled with literary references:

■ ■ BY J OA N H O LU B ■ I L LU S T R AT E D BY L E S L I E PAT R I C E L L I

Holub and Patricelli’s take on Greek myths offers a kid-friendly and authentic adaptation of

Don’t Get Lost, Odysseus!

When Odysseus goes shopping with

classic literature

his mom, she tells him to stay close, and he does—until he is tempted by The Odyssey–inspired play area in the mall

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and wanders off. He has fun at first, but

Full-color illustrations

when he can’t find Mom, he gets scared.

24 pages, 7 × 7"

Not to worry: Mom was always close

Board book

behind, and, reunited, they make their way home together. Conceived and crafted by

US $6.95 CAN $8.95

Greek-mythology expert Joan Holub and

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illustrated by the bestselling Leslie Patricelli,

PUB MONTH: MARCH

this book also includes a summary of the

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original journey of Odysseus.

Don’t Get Lost, Odysseus!

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Good Job, Athena!

ISBN 978-1-4197-1898-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-1898-4 50695

Good Job, Athena!

After Athena ties Arachne’s shoes for her, Arachne takes the credit for Athena’s

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hard work. But when their friends ask Arachne to teach them how to tie their

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shoes, Arachne must admit the truth. So Athena comes to the rescue and teaches everybody this important skill. All is

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forgiven, and the girls are friends again.

All books US $6.95 CAN $8.95

Conceived and crafted by Greek-mythology expert Joan Holub and illustrated by the

Be Patient, Pandora!

ISBN 978-1-4197-0951-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-0951-7 50695

bestselling Leslie Patricelli, this book also includes a summary of the original Arachne myth.

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Make a Wish, Midas!

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

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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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Please Share, Aphrodite!

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

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Be Careful, Icarus!

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

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Joan Holub is the award-winning, bestselling author of more than 130 children’s books, including the popular Goddess Girls series. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. www.joanholub.com. Leslie Patricelli is the creator of the bestselling Bald Baby board book series, including Big Little, Quiet Loud, Yummy Yucky, and Baby Happy Baby Sad. She lives in Hailey, Idaho. www.lesliepatricelli.com.

AGES 5 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

■ ■ BY D O R E E N M U L RYA N

An adorable duck learns that luck is all a matter of perspective in this picture book about friendship and self-empowerment

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Promising new talent: Doreen Mulryan is already well known for her illustrations in many chapter books, including the popular Frankly, Frannie series. This is her debut picture book as author and illustrator ■■ Eye-catching illustrations: Doreen’s friendly art style and sweet animals are sure to be a hit with kids ■■ Gentle but important message: Ducky learns that he can turn his luck around with a change in attitude and realizes that having friends makes him the luckiest duck around ■■ Perfect for seasonal promotions: From springtime to Easter, this book makes a great gift, and it’s perfect for story-time or bedtime reading all year long

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 32 pages, 9 × 9" Hardcover RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: FEBRUARY ISBN 978-1-4197-1467-2 ISBN 978-1-4197-1467-2 US $14.95 CAN $17.95 51495 9 781419 714672

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Ducky is unlucky—somehow things just always seem to go wrong. So he

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decides to look for a four-leaf clover; that will do the trick! But when he goes to the park, there is none to be found. However, what Ducky finds instead is much greater: he meets Piggy, Bunny, and Pup and realizes that having friends makes him the luckiest duck of all!

Lucky Ducky is a bright and bubbly new picture book that shows young readers how luck is all about how you perceive it and that anyone has the power to turn his or her luck around.

Doreen Mulryan is the illustrator behind the Frankly, Frannie series.

She attended Carnegie Mellon University as a fine arts major, then New York’s School of Visual Arts, where she received her degree in illustration and cartooning. She also worked at Marvel Comics and on product design at Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. She lives in New Jersey. www.doreenmulryan.com.

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A L SO AVAI L AB LE Lovey Bunny

By Kristine A. Lombardi ISBN 978-1-4197-1485-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-1485-6 US $14.95 CAN $16.95 51495 9 781419 714856

Sniff! Sniff!

By Ryan Sias ISBN 978-1-4197-1490-0 ISBN 978-1-4197-1490-0 US $14.95 CAN $16.95 51495

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Lucky Ducky

Miracle Man T H E S TO RY O F J E S U S ■ ■ BY J O H N H E N D R I X

From award-winning author-illustrator John Hendrix comes the story of Jesus, the miracle man

ALL AGES PICTURE BOOK

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Beloved author with a great sales track: John Hendrix has developed a devoted following; his books continue to sell well ■■ Perfect for Easter and religious holidays year-round: With its focus on the story of Jesus’s miracles and Resurrection, this title makes the perfect gift for Easter (March 27, 2016), yet the story is timeless and can be shared year-round ■■ Universal Christian themes: The story does not align itself with any particular denomination or doctrine and will appeal to all Christians ■■ Created with authority: Hendrix’s Bible sources were the English Standard Version (ESV), the New International Version (NIV), and the King James ■■ Personal project for the author-illustrator: Hendrix is Presbyterian and attends church with his family regularly; his thoughtful approach to his Christian faith is apparent here

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 40 pages, 11 × 9¾" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: FEBRUARY ISBN 978-1-4197-1899-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-1899-1 US $18.95 CAN $22.95 51895 The story of Jesus is one of the oldest and best known in human history, and it has been interpreted by countless writers and artists for more than 2,000 years. In this beautifully written and illustrated take on the “Miracle Man,” John Hendrix focuses on biblical accounts of Jesus’s many miracles leading up

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to his Crucifixion and Resurrection. Hendrix interweaves hand-lettering with artwork to create a rare sophisticated approach that readers of any Christian denomination will find special and inspirational.

The book includes an author’s note and references to the Four Gospels, from which the story is taken.

John Hendrix wrote and illustrated John Brown, Shooting at the Stars, and the activity book Drawing Is Magic; he also illustrated Nurse, Soldier, Spy by Marissa Moss and McToad Mows Tiny Island by Tom Angleberger. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri. www.johnhendrix.com.

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AGES 5 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

The Grumpy Pets ■ ■ BY K R I S T I N E A . LO M B A R D I

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Fresh, rising star authorillustrator: Kristine A. Lombardi’s

In this humorous picture book, a grumpy boy learns that there’s a perfect pet for everyone

first picture book, Lovey Bunny, was reviewed as having “sweet exuberance” by Publishers

Praise for Lovey

Weekly

Bunny “Debut author-artist

■■ Popular topic: As Internet sensation Grumpy Cat shows,

Lombardi starts

people love pets with attitude

out strong . . . Her

■■ Celebrates all personality types:

pencil and gouache

Relaying the important message

drawings, rendered

of staying true to yourself and

in shades of pink and

marching to the beat of your own

brown, have a crafty,

drum, this story demonstrates

sweet exuberance.”

that there’s a perfect companion

—Publishers Weekly

for everyone

“A great book to

■■ Puppies, puppies, puppies! Filled

share . . . A pleasant

with lots of adorable puppies, as

example of creative

well as pets of all kinds

problem-solving.”

—Kirkus Reviews

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Billy’s not like the other kids. He’s a bit moody, a bit cranky, a bit . . . grumpy. In hopes of cheering him up, his mom takes him and his sister to the animal rescue one Saturday morning. All the animals are cute and playful, but they’re a little too happy for Billy’s taste. When Billy wanders into another section of the store, however, he stumbles across a different group of animals awaiting adoption. These pets are grouchy and scruffy. In fact, they seem downright grumpy—just like Billy! He catches the eye of a particularly grumpy pup—could this be the friend Billy has been looking for?

Grumpy Pets shows that there’s a perfect match for everyone, if you stay true to yourself.

Kristine A. Lombardi worked in advertising for many years but is now a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. She is the author and illustrator of Lovey Bunny. She lives in Montclair, New Jersey. www.kristinelombardi.com.

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Lion & Tiger & Bear TAG ! YO U ’ R E I T !

■ ■ BY E T H A N LO N G

“Lion and Tiger and Bear, oh my!” The first book in an effervescent new series by Ethan Long

AGES 5 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Geisel Award–winning author: Ethan Long is the recipient of the prestigious Geisel Award for his picture book Up, Tall, and High!

■■ First in an uproarious new series: This is the first riotous Lion & Tiger & Bear book ■■ Important message relayed in a fun way: Young readers will learn the importance of being patient with their friends—and that it’s okay to need some quiet time as well as playtime ■■ Iconic title: The title references the iconic line in The Wizard of Oz, “Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” which will resonate with all ages

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 40 pages, 10 × 8" Hardcover RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: MARCH ISBN 978-1-4197-1896-0 ISBN 978-1-4197-1896-0 US $14.95 CAN $17.95 51495 9 781419 718960

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Lion, Tiger, and Bear are best friends. One day, Tiger and Bear want to play a game of tag, but Lion doesn’t want to be disturbed; instead, he wants some quiet time to work on a painting. Tiger and Bear try to entice Lion to play, but their antics only have the opposite effect—what does a lion have to do to find some peace and quiet? In the end, Lion has a surprise for his friends after they exercise some patience, and each learns why it’s important to have both quiet time and playtime.

Ethan Long is the award-winning and internationally recognized author and illustrator of over 65 children’s books, as well as the creator of the Emmy-nominated series Tasty Time with ZeFronk on Playhouse Disney. Long won the 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. www.ethanlong.com.

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The Monkey and the Bee

By C.P. Bloom ISBN 978-1-4197-0886-2 ISBN 978-1-4197-0886-2 US $14.95 CAN $16.95 51495 9 781419 708862

A Lion in Paris

By Beatrice Alemagna ISBN 978-1-84976-171-0 ISBN 978-1-84976-171-0 US $19.95 CAN $21.95 51995

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An After Bedtime Story ■ ■ BY S H O H A M S M I T H ■ I L LU S T R AT E D BY E I N AT T S A R FAT I

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Perennially popular category: Bedtime is a universal subject

A hilarious, anti-bedtime picture book that offers a warm, honest portrait of family life, in all its chaos

that continues to find a picturebook audience ■■ Fresh, honest take: The portrait of a family who can’t always control their toddler but who are very loving anyway will strike a realistic chord with parents, as shown by the success of the mega-hit Go the F*&$ to Sleep ■■ High-design package: Artful illustrations and three-color printing will appeal to aesthetically minded parents and special markets

S PECIFICATIONS Three-color illustrations 48 pages, 10¼ × 9½" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD ENGLISH PUB MONTH: MAY ISBN 978-1-4197-1873-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-1873-1 US $16.95 CAN $19.95 51595 9 781419 718731

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Little Nina will not go to bed. Not when the adults are having so much fun in the other room without

Chicken Bedtime Is Really Early

By Erica S. Perl Illustrated by George Bates ISBN 978-0-8109-4926-3 ISBN 978-0-8109-4926-3 US $14.95 CAN $22.50 51495

her! Before her exasperated parents can catch up, Nina escapes her bedroom and races through the house, sampling cakes and just generally stirring up trouble. With Nina on the loose, a cordial family party becomes a wild good time, as her aunts and uncles join in the riotous fun. Finally it’s time for the guests to leave, and it is bedtime at last—not just for Nina, but for the entire exhausted family.

Illustrated with stylishly appealing three-color art, this is a loving, funny portrait of family life—and of

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When Sheep Sleep

By Laura Numeroff Illustrated by David McPhail ISBN 978-0-8109-5469-4 ISBN 978-0810954694 US $16.95 CAN $18.95 51695

what bedtime is often really like.

Shoham Smith is an award-winning Israeli author published in French, German, and Portuguese. Einat Tsarfati is an Israeli illustrator who graduated from Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. www.einattsarfati.com.

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Hannah and Sugar

AGES 5 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

■ ■ BY K AT E B E R U B E

A tender picture-book debut about overcoming your fears to help your friends when they need it most

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Touching debut from a talent to watch: Kate Berube, named an up-and-coming illustrator by the popular blog 7 Impossible Things Before Breakfast (7-Imp), offers a poignant first story about empathy and compassion ■■ Relatable story: Overcoming fears is a popular subject in children’s books ■■ Powerful message: Provides the subtle yet powerful message that sometimes you have to leave your comfort zone in order to help others ■■ Adorable dog: Everyone loves a good puppy story, and Kate Berube delivers that and more with her gentle watercolors

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color illustrations 32 pages, 8½ × 10½" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: MARCH ISBN 978-1-4197-1890-8 ISBN 978-1-4197-1890-8 US $16.95 CAN $19.95 51695 9 781419 718908

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Every day after school, Hannah sees her classmate’s dog, Sugar. All the other kids love to play with Sugar, but Hannah politely declines; she just can’t conquer her fear of dogs. But one day Sugar goes missing, and Hannah joins the search to help her classmate recover her pet. As fate would have it, Hannah is the one to find Sugar, and although it takes a lot of courage, she brings him home safely and finds herself with an unlikely new friend.

Kate Berube earned a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is a children’s book author and illustrator, and the creator of Tater Totter, a zine for children. She lives in Portland, Oregon. www.kateberube.com.

Doggy Dog

By Chris Raschka ISBN 978-1-4197-1203-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-1203-6 US $6.95 CAN $7.95 50695 9 781419 712036

Sniff! Sniff!

By Ryan Sias ISBN 978-1-4197-1490-0 ISBN 978-1-4197-1490-0 US $14.95 CAN $16.95 51495

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AGES 5 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

My Old Pal, Oscar ■ ■ BY A M Y H E S T ■ I L LU S T R AT E D BY A M Y B AT E S

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Beloved pair: Amy Hest and Amy Bates team up once again

A heartwarming picture book about the healing power of friendship

after the success of The Dog Who Belonged to No One, which sold 30,000 copies, received

Awards and praise

two starred reviews, and was a

for The Dog Who

Parents’ Choice Award winner

Belonged to No One Parents’ Choice Award

■■ Poignant message: The story follows a boy who is learning to

★ “The pencil and water-

cope with the loss of his pet dog,

color illustrations . . . echo

and through his grieving process,

the gentle sentiment of the

he finds a new friend to love and

narrative.” —School Library

help him move on

Journal, starred review

■■ Universal appeal: Not only about

★ “Careful parallel

loss, this book is perfect for fans

storytelling and beautifully

of friendship and dog stories

paced page turns allow

■■ Tender illustrations: Amy Bates’s

both text and illustrations

gorgeous art of a boy and his

to develop the characters

dog in a seaside town are sure to

. . . both author and

engage readers

illustrator show a keen eye for detail.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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After a young boy’s beloved pet passes away, he encounters an adorable stray dog on the beach.

The boy tries to walk away and ignore the cuddly creature, but the puppy continues to follow him, undeterred. Though the boy is still dealing with the pain of his loss and feels afraid to care about a new pet again, as the two walk the sand together, the boy slowly opens himself up to the joy of having a new dog in his life and making peace with the past.

New York Times bestselling Amy Hest and Amy Bates, the beloved team who created The Dog Who

The Dog Who Belonged to No One ISBN 978-0-8109-9483-6 ISBN 978-0-8109-9483-6 US $17.95 CAN $21.95 51695 9 780810 994836

Bear in the Air

By Susan Meyers ISBN 978-0-8109-8398-4 ISBN 978-0810983984 US $15.95 CAN $20.95 51595

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Belonged to No One, have created a touching story about new beginnings and how friendship and love have the power to heal.

Amy Hest is the author of When Jessie Came Across the Sea, which won the Christopher Award, as well as several New York Times bestselling picture books. She lives in New York City. www.amyhest.com. Amy Bates is a New York Times bestselling illustrator of numerous books for children.

She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her three children and husband. www.amybates.com.

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Waiting for High Tide

AGES 5 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

■ ■ BY N I K K I M c C LU R E

Humans and animals await the gifts of high tide in a tour-de-force picture book from acclaimed paper cuts author-illustrator Nikki McClure

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Beloved artist with distinct point of view: McClure’s books about treasuring family and nature have sold over 125,000 copies and garner glowing reviews

Accolades and

■■ Triumphs the hands-on lifestyle:

praise for Nikki

Readers learn step by step how

McClure’s work

to build a raft

New York Times

■■ Contains scientific facts:

bestseller

From barnacles to seagulls, McClure gently touches on the

Publishers Weekly

characteristics of the creatures

bestseller

one encounters at the beach ★ “The coziness and

■■ Regional appeal: Coastal

intimacy of childhood

communities will particularly

will reverberate with

appreciate McClure’s loving,

children and adults

vibrant ode to life at the beach

alike.” —School Library

■■ Seasonal book: Perfect for

Journal, starred review

summer reading ★ “A richly imagined dreamscape in a feat

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of paper artistry.”

Two-color illustrations

—Kirkus Reviews,

48 pages, 9½ × 11"

starred review

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ALSO AVAIL AB LE For one young boy, it’s a perfect summer day to spend at the beach with his family. He scours the high tide line for treasures, listens to the swizzling sound of barnacles, and practices walking the plank.

But mostly he waits for high tide. Then he’ll be able to swim and dive off the log raft his family is building. While he waits, sea birds and other creatures mirror the family’s behaviors: building and hunting, wading and eating. At long last the tide arrives, and human and animal alike savor the water.

In ISBN 978-1-4197-1486-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-1486-3 US $16.95 CAN $18.95 51695

Another beautiful ode to life lived in harmony with nature, and by the labor of one’s own hands, from an artist of great warmth and clarity.

Nikki McClure is the author and illustrator of Collect Raindrops; In; Mama, Is It Summer

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Mama, Is It Summer Yet? ISBN 978-0-8109-8468-4 ISBN 978-0-8109-8468-4 US $18.95 CAN $22.95 51795

Yet?; To Market, To Market; Apple; and How to Be a Cat. She is also the illustrator of All in a Day by Cynthia Rylant and May the Stars Drip Down by Jeremy Chatelain. McClure lives in Olympia, Washington. www.nikkimcclure.com.

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AGES 5 TO 7 NOVELTY PICTURE BOOK

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Engaging play for curious children: Includes die-cut materials to make every machine described in the book,

Building Machines A N I N T E R AC T I V E G U I D E TO C O N S T R U C T I O N M AC H I N E S ■ ■ BY I A N G R A H A M ■ I L LU S T R AT E D BY C A R L E S B A L L E S T R O S

This unique, interactive book explores the mechanics of construction vehicles—and includes everything a child needs to construct their own!

reinforcing the functioning and mechanics described on the page. Additionally, a child can reuse the pieces to create whatever they’d like ■■ Popular subject matter: Construction and transportation books are evergreen, often warranting their own section in bookstores. This book will fit right in thematically and stand out on the shelf ■■ Construction is for everyone: Men and women from different

Builds 9 vehicles!

backgrounds run the machines and work on the construction site ■■ Appealing package, unbeatable value: This is a 24-page book packed with materials to make nine different machines, all for $17.95

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Building Machines explores the powerful mechanics of construction vehicles and includes everything needed to build nine machines with working parts! The construction vehicles introduced are a forklift, bulldozer, front loader, giant digger, dump truck, road roller, crane, and tractor.

Each spread describes the vehicle in detail, including its parts and function. The spreads also include instructions for constructing the machine described using the included die-cut pieces. Children can follow the steps to make each vehicle, then use the pieces to invent their own. It’s the perfect introduction to simple mechanics for budding engineers everywhere.

Ian Graham is the joint winner of the 2012 Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize for the best book that communicates science to young people.

He was shortlisted in 2014 for the Educational Writers’ Award in the UK. Carles Ballesteros was born in Badalona, near Barcelona, in 1977. He now lives in Santiago de Chile, where he teaches illustration classes at the local university and works as an illustrator for various publishers.

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The Forest Feast for Kids C O LO R F U L V E G E TA R I A N R E C I P E S T H AT A R E S I M P L E TO M A K E ■ ■ BY E R I N G L E E S O N

AGES 8 TO 12 COOKING

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The first children’s cookbook from New York Times bestselling author Erin Gleeson

■■ Genre upswing: Cookbooks for children as well as adults continue to sell in big numbers ■■ Successful author: This children’s cookbook is based

Praise for The Forest Feast

on Erin Gleeson’s successful

“As soon as I opened The Forest

cookbook for adults, The Forest

Feast and saw the pure creativity

Feast, which has sold more than

and simplicity of the recipes, I fell in love. I’m totally charmed by this book.” —Epicurious “The dishes in this cookbook really fall into that sweet spot of being easy and healthy for a weeknight

60,000 copies ■■ Vegetarian-friendly: Consists of 40 vegetarian recipes that are simple and full of fresh and lively flavors that will appeal to kids ■■ Fun recipes made safely:

dinner yet pretty enough to serve

Includes techniques on how to

while entertaining.” —Apartment

safely and easily prepare foods

Therapy’s The Kitchn

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Written by popular food blogger Erin Gleeson, The Forest Feast for Kids serves up quick, easy, and fun vegetarian recipes that kids will love to make. In addition to its recipes—which span meals, party food, snacks, and beverages—the book includes party ideas, illustrated guides on how to use utensils safely, and a glossary of culinary terms. Vibrant photographs of the dishes, as well as of children making them, complemented by Erin’s own fanciful watercolor illustrations and hand-lettering, showcase the rustic simplicity of the fare.

Photographer and artist Erin Gleeson lives in an idyllic cabin near San Francisco, where she paints watercolors and writes her food blog, The Forest Feast. www.theforestfeast.com.

Look and Cook

By Tina Davis ISBN 978-1-58479-358-8 ISBN 978-1-58479-358-8 US $21.95 CAN $26.95 52495 9 781584 793588

The Forest Feast ISBN 978-1-61769-081-5 ISBN 978-1-61769-081-5 US $35.00 CAN $40.00 53500

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NONFICTION PICTURE

The Extraordinary Suzy Wright

BOOK

A C O LO N I A L W O M A N O N T H E F R O N T I E R

AGES 8 TO 12

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Under-published genre: While much has been written about America’s Founding Fathers, very

■ ■ BY T E R I K A N E F I E L D

The inspiring first children’s book about colonist and frontierswoman Susanna Wright

little literature exists about the contributions of Colonial women ■■ Important perspective: This book is a biography but also offers a look at Colonial America, the American frontier, and the Revolutionary War through the eyes of an extraordinary woman ■■ Appealing for classroom use: From elementary through high school, children in the United States study American history, and this book fits perfectly into the curriculum

S PECIFICATIONS Full-color archival images throughout 64 pages, 10 × 10" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: MARCH ISBN 978-1-4197-1866-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-1866-3 US $19.95 CAN $23.95 51995 9 781419 718663

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Children are taught much about the men who shaped early America, but history-shaping colonial women remain largely unknown and undiscussed. The Extraordinary Suzy Wright sets about to change that, telling the little-known story of Quaker Susanna (Suzy) Wright (1697–1784), a renowned poet and political activist. Suzy helped settle the Pennsylvania frontier, where she acted as legal counselor

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to her less literate neighbors, preparing wills, deeds, indentures, and other contracts. Surviving documents and correspondence between Suzy and a host of her contemporaries—including Benjamin Franklin; James Logan, Pennsylvania’s governor and chief justice; and a few signers of the Declaration of Independence—reveal that Suzy, from her home on the frontier, exerted considerable influence in the highest circles of Pennsylvania government. This fascinating and inspiring story includes an author’s note, bibliography, and index.

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Teri Kanefield is a lawyer and writer. Her books for children have won numerous awards and distinctions, including the Jane Addams Peace Award in the Older Readers category.

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This exquisite new picture-book biography examines the childhood of sculptor Louise Bourgeois and the experiences that inspired her work

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Praise for Me, Frida “The writing is lucid, the emotions are universal, and the illustrations soar. Glowing with warm, vibrant colors, the charcoal and acrylic paintings create distinctive, statuesque people within imaginatively conceived landscapes, cityscapes, and interiors.” —Booklist

York Times Best Illustrated awards ■■ Art theme: A gorgeous addition to Abrams’ list of art-themed picture books, and there is nothing else written for children on this important artist ■■ Mother/daughter theme: The book focuses on Bourgeois’s relationship with her mother, which also inspired her most famous sculptures

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Louise Bourgeois (1911–2010) was a world-renowned modern artist noted for her sculptures made

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of wood, steel, stone, and cast rubber. Her most famous spider sculpture, Maman, stands more than 30 feet high.

Just as spiders spin and repair their webs, Louise’s own mother was a weaver of tapestries. Louise spent her childhood in France as an apprentice to her mother before she became a tapestry artist herself. She worked with fabric throughout her career, and this biographical picture book shows how Bourgeois’s childhood experiences weaving with her loving, nurturing mother provided the inspiration for her most famous works. With a beautifully nuanced and poetic story, this book stunningly captures the relationship between mother and daughter and illuminates how memories are woven into us all.

Amy Novesky is the author of Georgia in Hawaii and Me, Frida, which won the Pura Belpré Honor Award and was an ALA Notable Book. She lives in San Francisco. www.amynovesky.com. Isabelle Arsenault is an awardwinning illustrator whose first children’s book received the prestigious Governor General’s Award for children’s literature in French (illustration).

She lives in Montreal. www.isabellearsenault.com.

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A HISTORY OF AMERICAN IMMIGRATION

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American attitudes toward immigrants are paradoxical. On the one hand, we see our country as a haven for the poor and oppressed; anyone, no matter his or her background, can find freedom here and achieve the “American Dream.” On the other hand, depending on prevailing economic conditions, fluctuating feelings about race and ethnicity, and fear of foreign political and labor agitation, we set

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throughout U.S. history, particularly between 1800 and 1965. The book concludes with a summary of events up to contemporary times, as immigration again becomes a hot-button issue. Includes an author’s note, bibliography, and index.

Linda Barrett Osborne is the author of Traveling the Freedom Road and Miles to Go for Freedom. She was a senior writer-editor in the Library of Congress Publishing Office for 15 years. She lives in Washington, DC.

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■■ Award-winning author: Barbed Wire Baseball was named an ALA/ALSC Notable book, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, and an IRA Teachers’ Choices Book, and earned a California Reading Association’s Nonfiction Eureka Honor Award and California Book Award ■■ Fascinating addition to celebrated national event: While everyone is familiar with the Boston Tea Party, few know that there were actually several tea parties, and this book explores the effects the other three had on American history ■■ Appealing for classroom use: From elementary through high school, children study American history, and this book fits perfectly into the curriculum

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See page 72 Everyone has heard of the Boston Tea Party, but few know about the other tea parties that took place at the same time. Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, and Charleston all had to deal with the ships from England’s East India Company coming to deliver tea to the colonies—tea that had a very high tax attached. America’s Tea Parties provides background on England’s taxation of the colonies, with emphasis on the Stamp and Tea taxes, the larger social and political issues the colonies were having with England, why it was crucial that these tea parties happened, and the revolution these demonstrations led to. The book is illustrated with archival images and includes an author’s note, endnotes, time line, bibliography, and index.

Marissa Moss is the bestselling author of the Amelia series, as well as several books for Abrams, including the award-winning Barbed Wire Baseball and Nurse, Soldier, Spy. She lives in Berkeley, California. www.marissamoss.com.

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chip—helped move flight upward and beyond. Profusely illustrated with objects from the Smithsonian’s collection, Milestones of Flight provides an inspiring look at America’s contributions to aviation. The book includes a bibliography, author’s note, and index.

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, maintains the largest collection of historic air- and spacecraft in the world. Tim Grove, Chief of Museum Learning at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, leads a staff that produces a wide range of educational programs for all ages; he also develops exhibitions and websites. He is the author of First Flight Around the World for Abrams. He lives in Falls Church, Virginia.

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hristine’s dressing room door slams.

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people who don’t understand anything about music! We will sing somewhere else, together you and I.” Revisiting the famous novel by Gaston Leroux, this faithful adaptation“Iretells a you.” young have so the muchstory to learnfor from married!” audience in beautiful illustrations, and includes a 30-minute CD on which“Let’s the get story is read aloud, “Get married! Don’t even think about it!”

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“Who knows exactly who they are?” textile designer and illustrator. Gillian Rosner is an English-born translator based in

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Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard

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It’s been two years since Peter Nimble and Sir Tode rescued the kingdom of HazelPort. In that time, they have traveled far and wide in search of adventure.

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He is also the creator of Poptropica, which was named one of Time Magazine’s 50 Best Websites. 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 Massachusetts, where he owns a bookstore, An Unlikely Story.

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AN ALL-NEW GRAPHIC-NOVEL SERIES FROM POPTROPICA, Praise for

“Mystery, action, and big laughs . . . this book’s got it all!” —Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid “The next smash hit in children’s book publishing, this graphic novel has action, comedy, and great stories that will have kids clamoring for more. This is the biggest, best kids’ book series to come along in years!”

—Lincoln Peirce, Big Nate

ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR WEBSITES! AGES 8 TO 12

Poptropica

GRAPHIC NOVEL

B O O K O N E : M YS T E RY O F T H E M A P ■ ■ BY JAC K C H A B E R T ■ I L LU S T R AT E D BY KO RY M E R R I T T ■ B A S E D O N A C O N C E P T BY J E F F K I N N E Y

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Popular online platform: Over 4 million people visit the

An exciting graphic-novel series from the incredibly popular children’s website Poptropica

Poptropica virtual world website every month, and each visit averages 30 minutes; kids spend over 1,400 hours per month on the site

MILLIONDOLLAR

ad campaign

■■ Unprecedented advertising support for graphic-novel series: $1 million worth of FunBrain and Poptropica advertising in the first six months of publication and additional online advertising support for subsequent books ■■ Unbeatable creative team: The Poptropica creators are industry leaders, empowering a generation of kids to discover reading via gaming literacy ■■ Popular genres: Combination of humor, adventure, and engaging, full-color art is sure to appeal to middle-grade boy readers ■■ Mobile app with major momentum: Launched in late 2014, Poptropica quickly claimed over 2 million downloads and 500,000 monthly users

Based on a concept by Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney comes Poptropica, a brand-new graphic novel adventure series by Jack Chabert and Kory Merritt. In Mystery of the Map, Oliver, Mya, and Jorge take a ride in a hot-air balloon, only to crash-land on an unknown island filled with extinct animals and a horde of angry Vikings. Welcome to Poptropica, an uncharted group of islands whose existence is hidden from the rest of the world. As the three friends embark on a perilous search for a way home, they quickly discover the shocking reason they were brought there—something that threatens the very existence of Poptropica and their ability to ever make it off the island!

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Jack Chabert is a game designer for Poptropica, the creator and author of Eerie Elementary, and, writing under a different name, the author of more than 25 titles including licensed books for Adventure Time, Regular Show, Uncle Grandpa, and Steven Universe. Chabert lives in New York with his wife. Kory Merritt, co-creator of Poptropica comics, started cartooning and illustrating while attending SUNY Brockport. His weekly comic strip Brockport Chronicled won the John Locher Memorial Award for cartooning. He is also the author of the online comic strip The Lost Side of Suburbia and the upcoming illustrated series The Dreadful Fate of Jonathan York. Merritt lives in Hammondsport, New York, where he teaches art for grades K–6.

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AGES 8 TO 12 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Big-name author: Angleberger’s Origami Yoda series is a smash hit, with sales of over 5.3 million and a devoted fan following

To Kick a Corpse T H E Q W I K P I C K PA P E R S ■ ■ BY TO M A N G L E B E R G E R

The Qwikpick Adventure Society returns for their most daring mission yet in book three of this wacky series by master middle-school chronicler Tom Angleberger

■■ Beloved by kids’-books people: Librarians, teachers, booksellers—those who witness

Accolades and praise

what kids really like to read—

for the Qwikpick

really love these books

Papers series

■■ Fun format: In a scrapbook-style

An Indie Next pick

format similar to the Origami Yoda series, notes, drawings, and

“There’s not a kid alive

found objects augment the text

today who wouldn’t want to read the book when

■■ Diverse cast: The three kids at

confronted with the plot.”

the heart of the Qwikpick series

—School Library Journal

run the gamut of socioeconomic

“Likely to be greeted

and cultural diversity

with howls of laughter.”

—Kirkus Reviews

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“The most refreshing

throughout

upper-elementary, middle-

160 pages, 5½ × 8¼"

grade book I’ve read

Hardcover

in years.” —bookseller

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This hilarious, highly original series, which so astutely captures the odd preoccupations of middle schoolers, will appeal to the many fans of the Origami Yoda series and such gross-out classics as How to Eat Fried Worms and Freckle Juice.

Lyle Hertzog and his friends Marilla and Dave are the Qwikpick Adventure Society, three kids who seek out big adventures in their seemingly quiet hometown of Crickenburg. Tour a sewage plant?

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They’ve done it. Break into an abandoned research facility to spot a rat with a human face? Check.

But their third exploit just might be their most daring yet. Local legend has it that a slave master was buried standing up in the plantation’s family tomb. Why? So that he could continue overseeing his slaves—even in death! When the Qwikpickers hear about this, they decide it’s high time to administer some 200-year-overdue justice and knock him down. Mission Kick a Corpse is on.

Tom Angleberger is the author of the bestselling Origami Yoda series, as well as Horton Halfpott and Fake Mustache, both Edgar Award nominees, the Qwikpick Papers series, and the Inspector Flytrap series. He lives in Christiansburg, Virginia, with his wife, the author-illustrator Cece Bell. www.origamiyoda.com.

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Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions

AGES 8 TO 12 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

S E LLING POINTS

B O O K T W O : G O R I L L A TAC T I C S

■■ Sequel to success: Over 20,000

■ ■ BY S H E I L A G R AU ■ I L LU S T R AT E D BY J O E S U T P H I N

Book two in the hilarious, illustrated series about a hero with a heart of gold going to a school for all things villainous

copies of the first book have shipped, and reviews are glowing ■■ Illustrations throughout: Joe Sutphin’s illustrations capture the madness and villainy (and humor) of the monsters that call Dr. Critchlore’s School “home”

Praise for Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions “A droll addition to the magical school genre, worthy of a seat toward the front of the (Harry) Potter-wagon.” —Kirkus Reviews

■■ A major minion moment: With the success of the Despicable Me films, minions are a hot topic in popular culture ■■ Appealing premise: Kids love to read about magical schools and what it’s like to go to them

“Evil Overlords need not force their minions to enjoy this spooktacular romp!” —Tony DiTerlizzi, co-creator of The Spiderwick Chronicles “An Addams family for a new generation.” —Michael Buckley, bestselling author of the NERDS and Sisters Grimm series “Clever and funny. I laughed throughout!” —New York Times bestselling author Andrea Beaty

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The second book in this hilarious, illustrated series cracks the imaginative world of minions wide open, and we meet the other schools and Evil Overlords that surround Dr. Critchlore’s.

Runt Higgins needs answers, fast. Someone cursed him to die on his sixteenth birthday, but no

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one seems to know who cursed him or why. Runt decides he must find the Great Library, where all true knowledge is hidden. Unfortunately, the only people who know the location of the Great Library are a covert network of librarian-spies who’d rather die than give up the Library’s secrets. And when one of Runt’s professors is attacked, it soon becomes clear that others are also out to find the Library at any cost. Meanwhile, Runt’s not the only one whose days are numbered. To save the floundering school from an inevitable sale, Dr. Critchlore takes some desperate measures. His master plan to save the school: a fashion show.

Sheila Grau is a writer living in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and four children. www.sheilagrau.com. Joe Sutphin has been illustrating since he was small. He lives in Columbus, Ohio. www.joesutphin.wix.com/ joesutphinart.

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THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES REMEMBERS THE ALAMO—AND SO WILL READERS! ACCOLADES AND PRAISE FOR

#1 New York Times bestseller Texas Bluebonnet Award master list Eisner Award nominee New York Public Library’s Children’s Books: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing list ★ “A rst-choice selection for any children’s library.” —School Library Journal, starred review “An innovative approach to history that will have young people reading with pleasure.” —Kirkus Reviews “Readers interested in American history will enjoy these graphic novels . . . Comic panels of varying sizes enhance the real-life events and support the stories’ over-the-top humor . . . the writing is accessible and entertaining; author Hale’s style gives readers an insider-y, you-arethere-type scoop.” —Horn Book

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Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales

AGES 8 TO 12

A L A M O A L L- S TA R S ( A T E X A S TA L E )

■■ #1 New York Times bestselling

■ ■ BY N AT H A N H A L E

Read about fighting against overwhelming odds in the latest Hazardous Tale!

GRAPHIC NOVEL

S E LLING POINTS series: All five books in the series have hit the graphic-novel bestseller list, the most recent debuting at #1 ■■ Teacher and librarian appeal: This engaging nonfiction for middlegraders features back matter to supplement classroom discussion ■■ Boy-friendly, ideal for reluctant readers: The stories are true, gruesome, and hilarious, and the format and art are welcoming for kids hesitant about books ■■ Great stories: These books transform textbook lessons into wild romps through America’s past ■■ Texas pride: March 6, 2016, marks the 180th anniversary of the predawn battle at the Alamo, and March is Texas History Month!

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“Remember the Alamo!” That rallying cry has been a part of Texas lore for generations. But who were the ragtag group of adventurers behind the famous slogan, and how did they end up barricaded in a fort against a Mexican army? Who survived, who died, and how? This sixth book in the bestselling Hazardous Tales series tracks the Lone Star State’s bloody fight for independence from the Mexican government. It features the exploits of the notorious Jim Bowie, as well as Stephen Austin, Davy Crockett, and other settlers and soldiers who made the wild frontier of Texas their home—all told with the inimitable style and humor for which Nathan Hale is known.

Nathan Hale is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales series, one of which won a place on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list. He also illustrated the graphic novel Rapunzel’s Revenge, which was an Al’s Book Club for Kids selection, an ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book, and a YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens, as well as the recipient of three starred reviews. He lives in Provo, Utah. www.hazardoustales.blogspot.com.

An intergalactic graphic-novel adventure series

from acclaimed animation artist Eddie Pittman

Red’s Planet

AGES 8 TO 12 GRAPHIC NOVEL

BOOK ONE S E LLING POINTS

■ ■ BY E D D I E P I T T M A N

■■ Successful web comic: There have been over 2.6 million views of the online version since it Praise for Red’s Planet

launched in January 2010. Red’s

“Red’s Planet is fun, sharp,

Planet was nominated for a

hilarious, and rip-roaringly

Reuben Award by the National

original!” —Jeff Smith, Bone

Cartoonists Society in 2013

“Eddie Pittman’s Red’s Planet is a meeting of everything that is great about comic books . . . incredible art, spellbinding storytelling, rich characters,

■■ Popular genres: Eddie Pittman’s unique blend of adventure and humor is sure to hook readers, as science fiction is a perpetually popular genre for graphic novels ■■ Animation experience: Pittman’s

fun, adventure, humor

background in animation gives

. . . and heart.” —Tom

Red’s Planet a unique sense of

Richmond, MAD Magazine

motion and excitement, with

artist and President of the

strong character designs and

National Cartoonists Society

coloring

“Red’s Planet is filled with a genuine sense of childlike awe and style of story, art, and filmmaking

■■ Strong female character: Red is a spirited protagonist who is sure to appeal to female and male readers alike

reminiscent of Jeff Smith’s Bone. Eddie Pittman really

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has the goods.” —Dan

Full-color illustrations

Povenmire, co-creator

192 pages, 6 × 9"

and executive producer of Disney’s Phineas and Ferb

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Red, a quirky, headstrong 10-year-old, longs to live in her own perfect paradise far away from her annoying foster family. But when a UFO mistakenly kidnaps her, Red finds herself farther away

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than she could have possibly imagined—across the galaxy and aboard an enormous spaceship owned by the Aquilari, an ancient creature with a taste for rare and unusual treasures. Before Red can be discovered as a stowaway, the great ship crashes on a small deserted planet, leaving her marooned with a menagerie of misfit aliens. With her newfound friend, a small gray alien named Tawee, Red must find a way to survive the hostile castaways, evade the ravenous wildlife, and contend with Goose, the planet’s grumpy, felinoid custodian. Surely this can’t be the paradise she’s looking for.

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Eddie Pittman is an award-winning cartoonist working in animation, comics, and illustration. He began his animation career with Walt Disney Feature Animation, working on films such as Mulan, The Emperor’s New Groove, and Lilo & Stitch. Most recently, Pittman was a writer/story artist for Disney’s hit TV series Phineas and Ferb. He lives in Florida. www.eddiepittman.com.

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AGES 8 TO 12 GRAPHIC NOVEL

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Exciting sequel: Colossal continues to build this fantastical world and introduces fun new characters

Rutabaga the Adventure Chef B O O K T W O : F E A S T S O F F U RY ■ ■ BY E R I C C O LO S S A L

Rutabaga and Pot continue their journey to find the most exotic ingredients in this hilarious sequel, which comes complete with recipes

■■ New content: The first book was comprised of stories from Eric’s Rutabaga web comic; this book

Praise for the first

includes original material

book in the series

■■ Encourages reading and healthy

“Colossal perfectly mixes

eating: Makes trying new foods

action and humor . . .

both funny and heroic

A promising first course

■■ Hands-on recipes: Includes three

in a series that could

easy-to-make dishes

really take off.” —School Library Journal

■■ Food-focused moment: Food fiction is very popular with young

“Rutabaga’s culinary feats

readers. Rutabaga was featured

. . . could easily inspire

in a Publishers Weekly’s article

young adventure chefs to

on food-infused fiction for kids in

make some gourmet grub

March 2015

of their own.” —Booklist “The graphic-novel

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format works well here,

Full-color illustrations

pairing vivid, retro-toned

128 pages, 6½ × 7½"

illustrations with a

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mostly cheerful, bouncy

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narration.” —Bulletin of the Center for

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pet cooking pot, Pot, somehow manage to get themselves into a series of pickles. Amid the giant killer spiders, a desperate acting troupe, a nefarious thief, and a horde of toxic gubblins (nasty, goblin-like creatures) who threaten to take over the kingdom of Evanore, how is Rutabaga supposed to find any

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time to cook? Filled with the first volume’s same brand of humor and high jinks, this installment takes readers to new locations in the fantastical world Eric Colossal has created and showcases more out-of-

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this-world platters that “Ru” brings to life. As in the first book, in the back are three safe, easy-to-make recipes for all ages.

Eric Colossal is an artist living and working in Upstate New York. He lists his great loves as: his cats, Juju and Bear; his lovely girlfriend, Jess; and eating. He is still working on a magic spell that lets him eat all he wants without the unhealthy side effects. It’s a work in progress. www.ericcolossal.tumblr.com.

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The Creeps

AGES 8 TO 12 GRAPHIC NOVEL

BOOK T WO: THE TROLLS WILL FEAST! ■ ■ BY C H R I S S C H W E I Z E R

S E LLING POINTS

Misfit detectives must save their town from becoming dinner for fierce, computer-hacking Trolls in the second book of this funny, creepy, graphic-novel series

■■ Clever cast of diverse characters: Features black, South Asian, Hispanic, and biracial characters in the forefront, satisfying the need for more diversity in books for kids

Accolades for Chris Schweizer Eisner Award nominee YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens list TLA Maverick Graphic Novel list Praise for The Creeps

■■ Award-winning author: Chris Schweizer is an Eisner Award– nominated author/artist who has also received honors from YALSA and the Texas Library Association ■■ Kid-friendly format: Graphic novels fly off the shelves at schools and libraries, and, according to the Campaign for America’s Libraries, reading

“Be sure to recommend

graphic novels improves a child’s

this to fans of Jarrett

visual literacy

Krosoczka’s Lunch Lady series.” —Kirkus Reviews “VERDICT: A wide range of readers will tear through this well-written and zanily drawn book.” —School Library Journal

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In Pumpkins County, monster attacks are a common enough occurrence, but when Jarvis is attacked by an invisible monster, the Creeps know they’ve found their next case. Through Mitchell’s extensive monster expertise, the gang identifies the culprit: a Troll. Unfortunately, Trolls travel in

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packs. They hibernate together, and they feast on humans together. The tastiest type of human?

Those who have been marinating in their own stress hormones. And there’s an awful lot of stress to go around these days, what with the town’s gossip site spewing out nonstop misinformation and alarmist messages. Could the Trolls be behind the county-wide breakdown in communication? With the town’s anxiety levels soaring off the charts, it’s up to the Creeps to find out—before the Trolls’ big feast.

This hilarious graphic-novel series celebrates the power of underdogs and the importance of finding your tribe—even if your tribe is weird and just, well . . . creepy.

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 received his MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design. Schweizer lives in Madisonville, Kentucky, with his wife and daughter. www.chrisschweizer.com.

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Praise for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl ★ “ T h o u g h t h i s n o v e l b eg s . . . co m pa r i s o n s to John Green’s T h e Fau lt i n O u r S ta r s , i t s ta n d s o n i t s o w n in inventiveness, h u m o r , a n d h e a r t.” — Ki r ku s R e v i e w s , s ta r r e d review ★ “ T h i s i s o n e f u n n y b o o k .” — B o o kli s t , s ta r r ed review

A n e x c e rp t f rom Corey and I looked at each other.

I played the dumbest simplest thing I could think of, which was just ringing out a low E. Corey held his sticks up in the air. He let his hands go theatrically limp, above his head. His sticks dangled uselessly from his fingers. He lifted his right knee. And he started thumping his bass drum on Ash’s slow beat.

On one, I let E ring out again, and then muted it on three.

That was the beat. It was just me playing long half-note Es, and Corey thumping quarter notes on the bass drum. That was it. It was incredibly simple and dumb.

And yet, somehow it didn’t sound bad.

We kept doing it. And I can’t tell you why. But pretty soon it started to sound good.

Actually it was sounding kind of great.

It was so dumb that it was hypnotic. It was eerie and intense. And Ash was really comfortable letting it grow on all of us. She just stood there, not smiling but nodding a little, while we kept cranking out this beat like we were both possessed or snake-charmed or something.

Then without warning she pushed her volume up and rang out an E too. It was huge and jagged-sounding and she let it sit in the air for two bars.

Someone screamed, “OH.” Then we started playing.

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The Haters ■

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BY J E S S E A N D R E W S S E LLING POINTS ■■ Rising YA star: Jesse Andrews’s debut novel, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, was a New York Times bestseller and was adapted into an award-winning major motion picture starring Connie Britton and Nick Offerman ■■ Critical acclaim: Critics adored Me and Earl, which earned starred reviews from Booklist and Kirkus Reviews and was an ABC New Voices selection ■■ Love of music: Like such crossover classics as The Commitments and High Fidelity, The Haters speaks to the role music plays in how we define the people we are and who we will become. It has the potential to be the music novel for the current YA generation ■■ Film potential: The book has already been optioned by the Me and Earl movie team, with Jesse Andrews attached to write and produce

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an unusual sound, and the three just click. It’s three and a half hours of pure musical magic, and Ash makes a decision: they need to hit the road. Because the road, not summer camp, is where bands get good. Before Wes and Corey know it, they’re in Ash’s SUV heading south, and The Haters Summer of Hate Tour has begun.

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even if it’s Kool & the Gang.

Jesse Andrews is the author of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, which is now a major motion picture and winner of the Sundance 2015 Audience Award and Grand Jury Prize.

Andrews is also a musician and screenwriter. He lives in Boston. www.jesseandrews.com.

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Seven Ways We Lie ■

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Fresh and seductive hook: Seven deadly sins and seven POVs set against a contemporary high

BY R I L E Y R E D G AT E

From a debut talent to watch, a story of seven teenagers, each struggling with one of the seven deadly sins, who cross paths when a life-altering secret is exposed

school backdrop make for a unique, edgy reading experience ■■ Social-media-savvy author: Riley Redgate has over 10,000 Tumblr followers and counting.

She’s enthusiastic and eager to self-promote ■■ Young talent on the rise: Like Veronica Roth, who was an undergrad at Northwestern when she wrote and sold Divergent, Riley Redgate is still in college and able to perfectly tap into the teen mind-set ■■ Spot-on voice for the YA market: Redgate’s writing is topical as well as universally relatable.

This book has major breakout potential

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Juniper Kipling, salutatorian and all-around perfectionist, can’t get enough of her secret boyfriend— even if exposure could destroy her.

Matt Jackson is stuck in a marijuana-laden haze while his parents’ marriage founders . . . until he meets the sharp-tongued and sexually liberal Olivia Scott.

Olivia’s sister, Kat, literal drama queen, has been in an angry downward spiral since their mother left.

And Olivia’s best friend, Claire, is having problems of her own. Recently dumped by her gorgeous ex, Lucas, she’s riddled with jealousy over Olivia’s casual flings.

When genius misfit Valentine Simmons overhears Juniper professing her love to a teacher, he anonymously outs her secret. But Juniper’s not the only one hiding things, as the seven classmates soon discover. For better or worse, every choice they make will change a life.

Riley Redgate is a senior economics major at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. Her expected graduation date is May 21, 2016. Seven Ways We Lie is her first novel. She grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and hopes to work in a bookstore after college. www.rileyredgate.com.

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Klickitat

AGES 13 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

■ ■ BY P E T E R R O C K

The first YA novel by Alex Award–winning author Peter Rock

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Award-winning author: Peter Rock is the recipient of the prestigious Alex Award, presented by YALSA to the best

Advance praise

adult novels recommended for

for Klickitat

YAs. He’s also the recipient of a

“Peter Rock showed

2014 Guggenheim Fellowship

in the wonderful

and a National Endowment for

My Abandonment

the Arts Fellowship

that he’s a master

■■ Literary heavyweight: Rock has

at making strange

been lauded by writers such as

behavior and strange

Tom Perrotta, Susan Choi, Junot

situations utterly

Díaz, Ursula K. Le Guin, and

believable and filling them with unbearable

Daniel Handler ■■ Crossover potential: With its

suspense. Taking

literary prose and mature themes,

place in the twilight

this novel could easily appeal to

boundary-lands

both a YA and an adult audience

between reality and fantasy, between madness and sanity,

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“Klick-i-tat. Klick-i-tat.”

That was a game we Vivian feels left behind when her older sister, Audra, runs away from home. Believing that Audra will

used to play, when we were

return for her, she pays careful attention to the signs and clues around her. Then, inexplicably, writing

younger, that I’d almost

begins to appear in a blank notebook in her room.

forgotten. If we were in

When Audra does come back for Vivian, she is in the company of a strange man. The three of them run away together and live carefully hidden in the forest, where they practice wilderness survival. While

trouble, or Mom and Dad

Audra plans for the future, Vivian continues to gather evidence: Who is this mysterious man, and does

were arguing, we’d say

he have any connection to the words appearing in her notebook?

that name to each other.

Crafted by one of today’s most startling literary talents, Klickitat is a haunting story full of atmosphere and awakening as two sisters must decide if living off the grid is the Eden that they hoped for.

“Klickitat,” back and forth to each other, to help us

Peter Rock is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, a National Endowment for the

feel better, to know that we

Arts Fellowship, and a Wallace Stegner Fellowship. His adult novel My Abandonment won

were always sisters, always

the Alex Award. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and two young daughters. www.peterrockproject.com.

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The Steep and Thorny Way ■ ■ BY C AT W I N T E R S

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Renowned author: In the Shadow of Blackbirds collected three starred reviews and

Prohibition, the KKK, and Hamlet collide in this richly imagined historical mystery

by Morris Award finalist Cat Winters

was a finalist for the Morris Award, a prestigious honor for debut fiction

Accolades and praise for In the Shadow of Blackbirds

■■ Classical roots: Winters was inspired by Shakespeare’s

William C. Morris YA

Hamlet in this fresh retelling

Debut Award finalist

with ties to high school English★ “Winters deftly combines

literature curriculum

mystery, ghost story,

■■ Photographs throughout: Period

historical fiction, and

photography lightly illustrates

romance.” —School Library

the book, adding an eerie mood

Journal, starred review

and sense of place ■■ Biracial and gay characters: The primary characters promote diversity, and the struggle these protagonists face will resonate with contemporary teens

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A thrilling reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, The Steep and Thorny Way tells the story of a murder most foul and the mighty power of love and acceptance in a state gone terribly rotten.

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in even Hanalee’s oldest friendships. Plus, her father, Hank Denney, died a year ago, hit by a drunkdriving teenager. Now her father’s killer is out of jail and back in town, and he claims that Hanalee’s father wasn’t killed by the accident at all but, instead, was poisoned by the doctor who looked after him—who happens to be Hanalee’s new stepfather.

The only way for Hanalee to get the answers she needs is to ask Hank himself, a “haint” wandering the roads at night.

Cat Winters is the author of The Cure for Dreaming and In the Shadow of Blackbirds, which collected three starred reviews and was a finalist for the William C. Morris Award for debut YA fiction. She lives in Portland, Oregon. www.catwinters.com.

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Devil and the Bluebird

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■ ■ BY J E N N I F E R M A S O N - B L AC K

“Devil-at-the-crossroads” folklore meets YA in this moody, magical tale

S E LLING POINTS ■■ A literary yet accessible read: The author marries a highconcept premise with brilliant prose that will have widespread appeal and award-winning potential ■■ Popular, proven genre: Abrams has a great track record of publishing successful dark, atmospheric novels with magical elements, and teens are clamoring for more ■■ Sharp new talent: Jennifer Mason-Black has published short stories and a novella, but this extraordinary novel is her first full-length YA

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“Tell me you feel it, Blue.”

Blue looked at her. The woman’s dark eyes glittered. “I feel—” Blue Blue Riley has wrestled with her own demons ever since the loss of her mother to cancer. But when she encounters a beautiful devil at her town crossroads, it’s her runaway sister’s soul she fights to save.

began.

Nothing came out. She tried

The devil steals Blue’s voice—inherited from her musically gifted mother—in exchange for a single shot

again. Again, this time with force.

at finding Cass.

Nothing, not even a whisper.

Armed with her mother’s guitar, a knapsack of cherished mementos, and a pair of magical boots,

“You were right,” the woman

Blue journeys west in search of her sister. When the devil changes the terms of their deal, Blue must

said. “Too easy. This way is more

reevaluate her understanding of good and evil and open herself up to finding family in unexpected places.

In Devil and the Bluebird, Jennifer Mason-Black delivers a captivating depiction of loss and hope.

Jennifer Mason-Black has published short stories in The Sun, Strange Horizons, Fireside Fiction, and Daily Science Fiction, among other publications. Devil and the Bluebird is her debut novel. She lives in Massachusetts. www.cosmicdriftwood.com.

fun. For me, at least. You win the game, you get your sister and your voice back.”

She turned, walked a few steps away, and the dark swallowed her whole. Blue stood alone, the crossroads dust swirling around her.

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On the Edge of Gone ■ ■ BY C O R I N N E D U Y V I S

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Rave reviews: Corinne Duyvis’s Otherbound collected a whopping four starred reviews.

A young-adult novel about surviving the end of the world—but at what cost?—by the critically acclaimed author of Otherbound

Kirkus hailed it as “original and compelling; a stunning debut” Praise for Otherbound

■■ Diversity advocate: Duyvis’s characters represent a wide

★ “Original and compelling;

range of backgrounds, including

a stunning debut.” —Kirkus

characters of color, disabled

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characters, and characters from ★ “Duyvis makes ingenious

multiple corners of the LGBT

use of a fascinating

community

premise.” —Publishers

■■ Autistic protagonist: Denise is

Weekly, starred review

autistic, resulting in strengths and weaknesses that both play

★ “Duyvis’s debut is an

into the story. Duyvis herself is

exciting take on the fantasy

on the autism spectrum, lending

genre.” —School Library

authority to this complex subject

Journal, starred review ★ “Authors should take

■■ Exciting sci-fi premise: Fans of Across the Universe and Under

note—this is how you

the Never Sky will appreciate the

do fantasy in a global

spaceship setting

world.” —The Bulletin of The Center for Children’s Books, starred review

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January 29, 2035. That’s the day the comet is scheduled to hit—the big one. Denise and her mother

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her mother and sister? When the future of the human race is at stake, whose lives matter most?

Corinne Duyvis is a novelist and short story writer and an editor of the website Disability in Kidlit. She’s a graduate of the Clarion West writer’s workshop and lives in Amsterdam.

Her first novel, Otherbound, received four starred reviews, and Horn Book called it “a humdinger of an adventure that contains the agony of loyalty, the allure of magic, and, most gratifyingly, the element of surprise.” www.corinneduyvis.net.

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The Lie Tree

AGES 13 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

■ ■ BY F R A N C E S H A R D I N G E

In this deliciously creepy novel by the author of the critically acclaimed Cuckoo Song, the fruit of a magical tree uncovers dangerous truths

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Critically adored author: Frances Hardinge’s Cuckoo Song has so far collected five starred reviews and was on the Carnegie Medal short list. The Lie Tree is on the

Accolades and praise

long list for the Guardian Fiction

for Cuckoo Song

Prize

Carnegie Medal short list ★ “A gorgeously written and disconcerting fairy tale.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ “A piercing, chilling

■■ Female scientist heroine: Faith is a brilliant natural scientist living during a time when women were thought inferior to men, and her story is empowering and proto-feminist ■■ Creepy fantasy: Hardinge’s lush

page-turner.” —Booklist,

prose and eerie plot twists will

starred review

appeal to fans of Holly Black and

★ “Hardinge is a master

Sally Green

stylist.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ “A nuanced depiction of grief within the structure of a well-wrought

■■ Timed with paperback publication: The softcover edition of Cuckoo Song will release simultaneously and includes a teaser chapter of The Lie Tree

fantasy.” —School Library Journal, starred review

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Faith Sunderly leads a double life. To most people, she is reliable, dull, trustworthy—a proper young lady who knows her place as inferior to men. But inside, Faith is full of questions and curiosity, and

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she cannot resist mysteries: an unattended envelope, an unlocked door. She knows secrets no one suspects her of knowing. She knows that her family moved to the close-knit island of Vane because her famous scientist father was fleeing a reputation-destroying scandal. And she knows, when her father is

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discovered dead shortly thereafter, that he was murdered.

In pursuit of justice and revenge, Faith hunts through her father’s possessions and discovers a strange tree. The tree bears fruit only when she whispers a lie to it. The fruit of the tree, when eaten, delivers a hidden truth. The tree might hold the key to her father’s murder—or it may lure the murderer directly to Faith herself.

Frances Hardinge is the author of several books for children, including Cuckoo Song (five starred reviews, short-listed for the Carnegie Medal), The Lost Conspiracy (five starred reviews, Los Angeles Times Book Award Finalist), Fly by Night (short-listed for the Guardian Children’s Book prize), Well Witched (SLJ Best Book of 2008), and Fly Trap (short-listed for the Guardian Prize, long-listed for the Carnegie Medal). She lives in England. www.franceshardinge.com.

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An excerpt from Camp Rolling Hills: First Base

“Heeeeeeeelp!” Wiener screamed bloody murder from the bathroom.

Bobby dropped his empty backpack to the floor and raced inside. His cabinmates were right behind him. “It’s written in blood!” Wiener stood in front of the full-length mirror, staring at a poem in big red letters.

Steinberg fastened his lab goggles over his face, smudged a letter with his thumb, and licked it. “Lipstick, not blood,” he confirmed.

Play Dough pushed his way to the front and read it aloud.

Dear San Juan Hill Boys, We had to raid you It was only fair Now we have your underwear.

If you want ’em back You’ll do what we say Your boxers are hidden, like, real far away.

Your first clue We have a hunch Is where we eat our picnic lunch.

“Sounds like a treasure hunt,” Steinberg said.

“Adventure-sauce!” Dover cried.

“It’s not any ‘sauce,’” Play Dough objected.

“They stole our underwear. Any idea where we start, Steinberg?”

“Uh . . . yeah. It’s in the riddle you just read.”

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CAPTURES THE UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURES OF SUMMER CAMP! AGES 8 TO 12

Camp Rolling Hills ■ ■ BY S TAC Y DAV I D O W I T Z

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■■ Perfect for summer reading: The humorous stories, camp setting, and paperback format make these the perfect books to throw

BOOK ONE: FIRST BASE

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into a suitcase on the way to a family vacation or camp!

■■ Camp is increasingly popular: Kids love camp! According to the American Camp Association, over 11 million people attend camp in the United States each year ■■ Bold series launch: Books 1 and 2 will launch simultaneously to build a strong shelf presence for the series ■■ Scrapbook elements: Letters home from the zany cast of characters break up the text, and other documents—sketches, a map, a scrapbook—will lightly illustrate the books

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But in book one, new kid Bobby (a.k.a. Smelly) isn’t so sure about this whole camp situation—he thinks his parents accidentally signed him up for a cult. That is, until he meets Stephanie (a.k.a. Slimey), and the two fall in crush. Camp might not be so bad after all . . . until a fight sets off a Girls Side vs. Boys Side prank war of epic proportions, and it’s up to Slimey and Smelly to keep the peace. Friends again in book two, the campers journey to an abandoned camp across the lake. Legend has it that the camp shut down after a polio epidemic—and the ghosts of the victims never left.

This often poignant, always hilarious series by a sparkling debut talent lets readers in on the wacky

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adventures and fierce friendships that could only occur at camp.

Stacy Davidowitz is a playwright, screenwriter, and author based in Manhattan. Her plays and musicals have been produced regionally and internationally, and her most recent indie feature film is in production. Stacy also teaches theater and creative writing in the New York City public and private schools. Her alma maters are Tufts University, Columbia University, and Tyler Hill Camp, where she attended as a camper, counselor, and head staff. www.stacydavidowitz.com.

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ACTIVITY GUIDE TO THE MEGA-HIT ORIGAMI YODA SERIES! AGES 8 TO 12

■ ■ BY TO M A N G L E B E R G E R

ACTIVITY BOOK AND

The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett

Art2-D2’s Guide to Folding and Doodling

A N O R I G A M I YO DA B O O K

A N O R I G A M I YO DA AC T I V I T Y B O O K

MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Exciting new format with lower price: These paperback reissues sport a fresh series look and a more kid-friendly cost ■■ Blockbuster series: Over 5.3 million copies in print and multiple weeks on the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists ■■ Star Wars buzz: Star Wars continues to dominate popular culture with the new movie, Episode VII: The Force Awakens, releasing December 18, 2015, and Tom Angleberger’s novelization of Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side (September 2015) ■■ Doodle-book fever: This growing, successful category includes such blockbusters as The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book, which has sold over 3 million copies

Includes instructions fo r making origam i

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In The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett, Dwight and Origami Yoda return to McQuarrie Middle School—and not a moment too soon. The gang needs their help fighting a new and powerful enemy: the Funtime Menace, a diabolical test-prep service.

Stick figures to the Dark Side only lead! Origami Yoda fans learn how to doodle and fold like a Jedi in Art2-D2’s Guide to Folding and Doodling, the companion to the white-hot middle-grade series.

This bestselling series showcases Tom Angleberger’s proven knack for authentically capturing the intrigues, fads, and dramas of middle school in “satisfying tale[s] of friendship and just resistance to authority” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).

Tom Angleberger is the author of the bestselling Origami Yoda series, as well as Horton

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Halfpott and Fake Mustache, both Edgar Award nominees, the Qwikpick Papers series, wife, the author-illustrator Cece Bell. www.origamiyoda.com.

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and the Inspector Flytrap series. Angleberger lives in Christiansburg, Virginia, with his

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Big-name, beloved author: Angleberger’s Origami Yoda series is a smash hit, with sales of over 5.3 million and a devoted

The Rat with the Human Face T H E Q W I K P I C K PA P E R S ■ ■ BY TO M A N G L E B E R G E R

The wacky, gross-out adventures continue in this paperback of book two in the Qwikpick Papers series by master middle-school chronicler Tom Angleberger!

fan following ■■ Fun, interactive format: In a scrapbook-style format similar to

Praise for the Qwikpick

the Origami Yoda series, notes,

Papers series

drawings, and found objects “Wimpy Kid fans, as well

augment the text

as those who appreciate

■■ Diverse friendships:

Angleberger’s Origami

Socioeconomically and culturally

Yoda series, have much to

varied, the three kids at the heart

appreciate here.” —Booklist

of the series satisfy the need for

“Laugh-out-loud hijinks tailor-

more diversity in children’s books

made for reluctant readers.”

■■ Gross-out appeal: Pitch-perfect

—School Library Journal

for the age group, the series focuses on the weird and disgusting ■■ Bonus feature: Includes a sample chapter of book three

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This hilarious, highly original series, which so astutely captures the odd preoccupations of middle schoolers, will appeal to the many fans of the Origami Yoda series and such gross-out classics as How to Eat Fried Worms and Freckle Juice.

Lyle Hertzog and his friends Marilla and Dave are the Qwikpick Adventure Society, three kids who seek out adventure in their seemingly quiet hometown of Crickenburg. On the hunt for their next big

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Poop Fountain!

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facility. The decision is unanimous: the next adventure for the Qwikpick Society is on! But when their

tion worker telling his buddies about a rat with a human face he saw in the basement of an old research

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trip to find the rat doesn’t go quite as expected, the trio gets into big trouble. Will the second adventure for the Qwikpick Society also be their last?

Tom Angleberger is the author of the bestselling Origami Yoda series. He is also the author of Horton Halfpott and Fake Mustache, both Edgar Award nominees; the Qwikpick Papers series; and the Inspector Flytrap series. He is married to author-illustrator Cece Bell and lives in Christiansburg, Virginia. www.origamiyoda.com.

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Dog Beach Unleashed

AGES 8 TO 12 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

T H E S E AG AT E S U M M E R S B O O K T W O ■ ■ BY L I S A G R E E N WA L D

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Remy’s beach adventures continue in the second book in the Seagate Summers series

■■ Author sales track: Greenwald’s books have sold over 500,000 copies. She has a knack for connecting with this age group ■■ Summer fun: Captures the spirit

Praise for Welcome

of an endless summer filled with

to Dog Beach

beaches, suntan lotion, flip-flops,

“Remy’s quiet tale of

hot dogs, and best friends

change and growth marks a promising

■■ Dogs, dogs, dogs: Remy’s doggy clients have individual

start to a new series.”

personalities and dramas of

—Kirkus Reviews

their own that parallel Remy’s

“A candid and relatable voice in this first

struggles with her friends ■■ Bonus feature: Contains a sample

book in The Seagate

chapter of My Life in Pink & Green,

Summers series.”

Greenwald’s bestselling book

—Publishers Weekly “Dog devotees and

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aspiring entrepreneurs

road to adolescence.”

—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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Remy can’t wait for another summer on Seagate Island. It’s time to bring back her successful dog-sitting business on Dog Beach and see her favorite friends. But instead of sunny days and fun in the sand, the summer is off to a rainy start. Remy and the dogs have cabin fever, and, to make matters worse, her friendship with her longtime pal, Bennett, is starting to feel complicated. What can one twelve-year-old do to create summer magic when the summer doesn’t seem to be showing up?

Lisa Greenwald is the author of Reel Life Starring Us, Sweet Treats & Secret Crushes, the Pink & Green series, and Welcome to Dog Beach. She works in the library at the Birch Wathen Lenox School in Manhattan. She is a graduate of The New School’s MFA program in writing for children and lives in Brooklyn. www.lisagreenwald.com.

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Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie ■ ■ BY J U L I E S T E R N B E R G ■ I L LU S T R AT E D BY M AT T H E W C O R D E L L

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Acclaimed series: Pickle Juice was nominated for a Texas

The bestselling and award-winning first book in the Eleanor series

Bluebonnet Award, was an IndieBound pick, a Junior Library Guild selection, and a BookPage

Praise for Like Pickle

and Parents magazine Best Book

Juice on a Cookie “A promising debut.”

■■ Appealing format: The highly

—Horn Book

illustrated format, with a verselike writing style, is accessible

“Sternberg has captured

and appealing to children

the feelings of a young

graduating to chapter books

girl, the worries that loom

■■ Popular subject: The strong

large, and the importance

relationship between a child and

of small matters.”

her babysitter/nanny is common

—School Library Journal

and yet rarely explored in fiction ■■ Bonus feature: Includes a sample chapter from the sequel Like Bug Juice on a Burger

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Eleanor’s beloved babysitter, Bibi, is moving away. Suddenly, the things she used to enjoy aren’t fun anymore—everything reminds her of Bibi. To make matters worse, Eleanor has a new babysitter, who just isn’t the same. But as the new school year looms ahead, so do new beginnings. And Eleanor is

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about to learn some special things about herself, friendship, and the bittersweet process of growing up.

Julie Sternberg is a graduate of The New School’s MFA program in writing for children. She is the author of the Eleanor series, which also includes Like Bug Juice on a Burger and Like Carrot Juice on a Cupcake. She lives in Brooklyn. www.juliesternberg.com. Matthew Cordell is the illustrator of the Eleanor series and many beloved picture books for children, including Bat and Rat. He lives in Chicago. www.matthewcordell.com.

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Fluffy Bunnies 2

AGES 8 TO 12 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

T H E S C H N OZ O F D O O M ■ ■ BY A N D R E A B E AT Y ■ I L LU S T R AT E D BY DA N S A N TAT

The much-anticipated sequel to the zany, award-winning Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies by New York Times bestselling author Andrea Beaty and Caldecott winner Dan Santat

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Sequel to big success: Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies had strong sales and was named to the Sunshine State Young Readers Award master list ■■ Silliness sells: Campy, silly fun for middle-grade readers sells

Praise for Fluffy Bunnies 2

■■ Bestselling author: Andrea Beaty is a jack-of-all-trades whose

“Armageddon-averting fun for fans of Jon Scieszka’s Spaceheadz and M. T. Anderson’s Pals in Peril.” —Kirkus Reviews

books are widely reviewed and strong sellers ■■ Caldecott-winning illustrator: Santat’s star continues to rise, as shown by his Caldecott win for The Adventures of Beekle ■■ Bonus feature: Includes a “Surviving an Alien Invasion” quiz

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See page 72 When film-loving twins Joules and Kevin Rockman left summer camp, they thought their days

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of fighting evil bunnies from outer space were over. Surely there won’t be rabbits bent on world domination at their school, right? Wrong. Luckily, these bunnies aren’t FLUFFS (Fierce, Large, Ugly, and

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Ferocious Furballs). Unluckily, they’re worse: the FOOFS (Fierce, Obnoxious, Odoriferous Furballs) are seemingly normal-size rabbits (with extra-large noses) out to take over the world! Can Joules and Kevin save themselves, and their school, from the Schnoz of Doom?

Seriously funny New York Times bestselling author Andrea Beaty raises the stakes in this sequel to her zany, pulpy, sci-fi farce. And, not to use Famous Last Words, but with illustrations by Caldecott winner Dan Santat, what could possibly go wrong?

Andrea Beaty is the New York Times bestselling author of many children’s books, including Rosie Revere, Engineer and Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies. www.andreabeaty.com. Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of many books, including The Guild of Geniuses and Sidekicks. He won a Caldecott Medal for his book The Adventures of Beekle. www.dantat.com.

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Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions BOOK ONE

■■ Strong series start: The first book has shipped over 20,000 copies in hardcover and has been collecting rave reviews ■■ Illustrations throughout: Joe

■ ■ BY S H E I L A G R AU ■ I L LU S T R AT E D BY J O E S U T P H I N

The first book in the witty, inventive, middle-grade mystery series about a good kid at a school for evil

Sutphin’s illustrations capture the madness and villainy (and humor) of the monsters that call

Praise for Dr. Critchlore’s

Dr. Critchlore’s School “home”

School for Minions

■■ Current minion moment: With

“A droll addition to the magical

the success of the Despicable Me

school genre, worthy of a seat

films, minions are a hot topic in

toward the front of the (Harry)

popular culture

Potter-wagon.” —Kirkus Reviews

■■ Appealing premise: Kids love to

“Evil Overlords need not force

read about magical schools and

their minions to enjoy this

what it’s like to go to them

spooktacular romp!” —Tony

■■ Bonus feature: Includes a sneak

DiTerlizzi, co-creator of The

peek at the sequel

Spiderwick Chronicles “An Addams family for a new

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generation.” —Michael Buckley,

Black-and-white illustrations

bestselling author of the NERDS

throughout

and Sisters Grimm series

304 pages, 6 × 8½"

“Clever and funny. I laughed

Paperback

throughout!” —New York

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Welcome to Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions, the premier trainer of minions for Evil Overlords everywhere. No student is prouder to be at Dr. Critchlore’s than Runt Higgins, a twelve-year-old werewolf. (At least he thinks he’s twelve. He was abandoned at the school as a baby, so he can’t say for sure.) Runt loves everything about Dr. Critchlore’s. He loves his classes—such as History of Henchmen and Introduction to Explosives. He loves his friends—such as Darthin the gargoyle and Syke the tree

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the next, it’s clear that someone is trying to shut the school down. It’s up to Runt, who knows the place

But not everyone loves Dr. Critchlore’s as much as Runt. After a series of disasters, each worse than

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better than anybody, to figure out who’s behind the attacks . . . and to save his home, and Dr. Critchlore himself, from total destruction.

Sheila Grau is a writer living in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and four children. www.sheilagrau.com. Joe Sutphin has illustrated several critically acclaimed books. He lives in Columbus, Ohio. www.joesutphin.wix.com/joesutphinart.

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The Cure for Dreaming

AGES 13 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

■ ■ BY C AT W I N T E R S

A gothic novel about a young suffragist who is hypnotized into seeing people’s monstrous true natures

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Historical fiction with clever twists: The story seamlessly blends the struggles of the women’s suffrage movement

Accolades and praise for The Cure for Dreaming Amelia Bloomer Project list “[A] gripping, atmospheric story of mind control and self-determination.”

with hypnotism, Dracula, and a spunky protagonist ■■ Acclaimed author: Winters earned three starred reviews for her debut novel, which was also a Morris Award finalist; School Library Journal praised

—Kirkus Reviews

her “excellent pacing and “Winters continues to be a refreshing, incisive talent with a unique perspective.” —Booklist

deliciously creepy descriptions,” and Publishers Weekly called it “masterful” ■■ A dash of horror: Olivia’s second sight allows her to see people’s often horrifying true natures ■■ Bonus feature: Includes a sample chapter of Winters’s next book, The Steep and Thorny Way

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Olivia Mead is a headstrong, independent girl—a suffragist—in an age that prefers its females to be docile. It’s 1900 in Oregon, and Olivia’s father, concerned that she’s headed for trouble, convinces a

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Winters breathes new life into history once again with an atmospheric, vividly real story that

stage mesmerist to try to hypnotize the rebellion out of her. But the hypnotist, an intriguing young man named Henri Reverie, gives her a terrible gift instead: she’s able to see people’s true natures, manifest-

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ing as visions of darkness and goodness, while also unable to speak her true thoughts out loud. These supernatural challenges only make Olivia more determined to speak her mind, and so she’s drawn into a dangerous relationship with the hypnotist and his mysterious motives, all while secretly fighting for the rights of women.

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Cat Winters is the author of In the Shadow of Blackbirds, which received three starred reviews and was a finalist for YALSA’s Morris Award for debut YA fiction. She grew up near Disneyland in Southern California. She now lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family. www.catwinters.com.

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Cuckoo Song ■ ■ BY F R A N C E S H A R D I N G E

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Critical acclaim: The hardcover edition garnered five starred reviews, was on the Carnegie

A creepy changeling tale from master storyteller Frances Hardinge that was short-listed for the prestigious Carnegie Medal

Medal short list, and was named a best book of the year by influential librarian Betsy Bird

Accolades and praise for Cuckoo Song

■■ Incredible writer: Hardinge is a stunning writer of fantasy, and

Carnegie Medal short list

this book marks a departure from

★ “A gorgeously written

her previous volumes, which

and disconcerting

were for younger children and

fairy tale.” —Publishers

mostly set in fantasy worlds

Weekly, starred review

■■ Popular category: Readers are embracing dark fantasies, from

★ “A piercing, chilling

Holly Black’s Doll Bones to Sally

page-turner.” —Booklist,

Green’s Half Bad

starred review ★ “Hardinge is a master

■■ Bonus feature: Includes a sample chapter from Hardinge’s next

stylist.” —Kirkus Reviews,

novel, The Lie Tree

starred review ★ “A nuanced depiction of grief within the structure

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of a well-wrought

432 pages, 5½ × 8¼"

fantasy.” —School Library

Paperback

Journal, starred review

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See page 72

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Set in England after World War I, this is a brilliantly creepy but ultimately loving story of the relation-

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ship between two sisters who must band together against a world where nothing is as it seems.

When Triss wakes up after an accident, she knows something is very wrong. She is insatiably hungry, her sister seems scared of her, and her parents whisper behind closed doors.

She looks through her diary to try to remember, but the pages have been ripped out. Soon Triss discovers that what happened to her is more strange and terrible than she ever could have imagined . . . and that she is, quite literally, not herself.

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In a quest to find the truth, she must travel into the terrifying underbelly of the city to meet a twisted architect who has dark designs on her family—before it’s too late.

Frances Hardinge is the author of several books for children, including The Lost Conspiracy (five starred reviews, Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist), Fly by Night (short-listed for the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize), Well Witched (School Library Journal Best Book of 2008), and Fly Trap (short-listed for the Guardian Prize, long-listed for the CILIP Carnegie Medal). She lives in England. www.franceshardinge.com.

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Time out of Time

AGES 8 TO 12 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

B O O K T W O : T H E T E L L I N G S TO N E ■ ■ BY M AU R E E N D OY L E M c Q U E R RY

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The second book in the exciting series that Publishers Weekly calls “evocative of The Dark Is Rising or the work of Neil Gaiman”

■■ Popular subject matter: Novels incorporating fantasy and mythology are perennially popular with middle-grade readers ■■ Highly anticipated sequel: The follow-up to the popular Time out

Praise for the series “This intelligent, engaging series is highly recommended for middle-grade and teen readers, who will

of Time: Beyond the Door ■■ Strong appeal for both boys and girls: Features brother and sister protagonists and a mixed cast of quirky characters ■■ Alluring for word-game

eagerly look forward to

enthusiasts: The main character

the next installment.”

is a Scrabble fanatic and often

—VOYA magazine “The overlap of mythical and present is nicely realized, with adults

uses words that he identifies as having a high point value ■■ Bonus features: Includes a code to decipher and a reader’s guide

especially not what they seem, whether representative of good or evil. Readers . . . will be looking for the next in the series.” —Kirkus Reviews “A code embedded in an old map adds an interesting element and gives readers a chance to play along, while the enticing cover is sure to beckon kids in.” —Booklist

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In book two of the Time out of Time series, the excitement and mystery continue as Timothy; his sister, Sarah; and their friend, Jessica, journey to Edinburgh, Scotland, where they seek the Four Treasures, especially the Telling Stone. They must keep the treasures from falling into the hands of

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Balor, who will use them to deprive the world of good. The children pass through Time out of Time as they undertake their quest, encountering mythic and folkloric characters, including the Tuatha Dé Danann, Gwydon, and Cerridwyn.

A code hidden in an ancient map is the key to finding the Telling Stone. The book includes a four-color map and concludes with a glossary of the many historical, literary, and folkloric references mentioned in both this and the first Time out of Time volume.

Maureen Doyle McQuerry is an award-winning poet, author, and teacher. She has taught for 20 years, specializing in young-adult literature and writing and in gifted education.

She was the 2000 McAuliffe Fellow for Washington State and has published two nonfiction books and numerous poems. She lives in Richland, Washington. www.maureenmcquerry.com.

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AGES 13 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

Otherbound ■ ■ BY C O R I N N E D U Y V I S

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Critical darling: Otherbound garnered a whopping four

A bold debut fantasy about a teen who lives another life in another world every time he blinks his eyes

starred reviews in hardcover ■■ Emerging category: More and

Praise for Otherbound

more young-adult hits could be

★ “Original and compelling;

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a stunning debut.” —Kirkus

■■ LGBTQ appeal: Explores fluid gender identities as one of its

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themes, and its major romance

★ “Duyvis makes ingenious

is between two girls: Amara

use of a fascinating

and Cilla, the princess she’s

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■■ Bonus feature: Includes a bonus

★ “Duyvis’s debut is an

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exciting take on the fantasy

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See page 50 for Duy vis’s new novel, On the Edge of Gone

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Every time Nolan closes his eyes, he doesn’t see darkness. Instead, he’s transported into the mind of Amara, a girl living in a different world. Nolan’s world is our world, full of history tests, family problems, and laundry; his parents think he has epilepsy, judging from his frequent blackouts. Amara’s world is full of magic and danger, and she’s a mute slave girl who’s tasked with protecting a renegade princess.

Nolan is only an observer in Amara’s world—until he’s not. At first, Amara is terrified by this new presence controlling her. But they eventually learn that the only way to protect the princess and escape

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danger is to work together.

A fascinating premise, clearly and compellingly written and imagined by a startlingly original debut writer.

Corinne Duyvis is a novelist and short story writer and an editor of the website Disability in Kidlit. She’s a graduate of the Clarion West writer’s workshop and lives in Amsterdam. www.corinneduyvis.net.

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What Degas Saw

AGES 5 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

■ ■ BY S A M A N T H A F R I E D M A N ■ W I T H A R T W O R K BY E D G A R D E G A S

A beautifully illustrated stroll along the streets of Paris, through the eyes of French artist Edgar Degas

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Popular artist: Degas is one of the world’s most famous and popular artists ■■ Accompanies major exhibition: A major exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, opens in March 2016 ■■ Accessible to children: Degas’s paintings, pastels, and prints depict scenes from his world, inspiring children to make their own art about the people and places around them

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Exhibition Schedule Edgar Degas: A Strange New Beauty The Museum of Modern Art, New York March 26–July 24, 2016

What Degas Saw looks at the world through a beloved artist’s eyes and provides insight into his creative process. Walking through the streets of Paris with cape and cane, the French artist Edgar Degas observes the world around him, finding inspiration at every turn. From the blurry faces of passersby glimpsed through a bus window to the sun-dappled landscape seen from a moving train,

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from the hunched profiles of laundresses at work to light-bathed ballerinas on the opera house stage, the artist—with open eyes and a curious mind—collects impressions of the people and places he sees.

Samantha Friedman is an assistant curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at The Museum of Modern Art in New York. She is the author of Matisse’s Garden, among other books on modern art. She lives Brooklyn. Hilaire-GermainEdgar Degas (1834–1917) was a painter, draftsman, printmaker, and sculptor celebrated for his scenes of modern life.

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The Great Journey

AGES 5 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

■ ■ BY AG AT H E D E M O I S A N D V I N C E N T G O D E AU

See what the birds see! A magic viewfinder reveals hidden images on every page

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Fun search-and-find: Artwork is very detailed, and a viewfinder reveals hidden images on every

It’s time to fly away! Every year, birds from

page

around the world leave their homes and gather

■■ Hilarious and surprising:

together in the jungle. This is the first time Red Beak

Humorous illustrations provide

has joined the birds’ great journey, and he has a

starting points for imaginative

long way to travel.

storytelling

Follow Red Beak as he flies to the other side of the world and use the magic viewfinder inside the book to discover what’s really going on behind the

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scenes. As Red Beak flies over forests, farmlands,

Full-color illustrations plus

cities, and even the North Pole, readers can use

viewfinder

the viewfinder to see some amazing hidden sights:

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acrobatic ants, a cruise-ship crocodile, factories in

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the clouds—even a monkey playing the cello!

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Meet the Circus

AGES 6 TO 9 PICTURE BOOK

■ ■ BY E D C H E V E R TO N

Create sculptures with a circus troupe!

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Innovative activity book: A fun and creative activity book that objects into colorful sculptures

Step right up! The circus is in town and ready Ed Cheverton

shows how to transform everyday

Meet the

to show the audience a good time! In this creative and playful book, illustrator Ed Cheverton invites readers to meet a troupe of circus performers

■■ Fine-art inspiration: The

who create sculptures from found objects and

sculptures are inspired by the Meet the Circus

work of famous American artist

shapes. Using simple materials from around the

Alexander Calder

home as well as their imaginations, this entertaining troupe reveals how much fun can be had

Roll up! Roll up! The circus have arrived and they’re here to show their audience a good time.

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Meet the Circus

In this creative activity book, illustrator Ed Cheverton invites readers to meet a troupe of circus performers who create sculptures from found objects and shapes. Using simple materials from around the home as well as their imaginations, this entertaining troupe reveal how much fun can be had bringing works of art to life.

while bringing works of art to life.

Ed Cheverton is an artist, illustrator, and jazz musician based in Bristol,

Full-color illustrations 32 pages, 6¾ × 9"

England. His work features collage,

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comics, mixed media, 3-D, drawing, and more. He loves to read comics,

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listen to jazz, and watch Star Trek.

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Ed also runs the small press Jazz

Ed Cheverton

Dad Books.

Miffy the Artist Lift-the-Flap Book

AGES 3 TO 5 BOARD BOOK

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■ ■ BY D I C K B R U N A

■■ Beloved character: An

A new interactive board book inspired by the international bestseller Miffy the Artist

international phenomenon, with 118 titles published and over 90 million books sold worldwide since 1955 ■■ Lift-the-flap surprises: Hidden pictures bring new dimensions ■■ Perfect for museums and art classrooms: Miffy is inspired to create art after a visit to a museum

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she liked the different shapes she saw

Ever since Dick Bruna first created Miffy in 1955, she has endeared herself to generations of young children and has become one of the best-loved children’s characters of all time. In this charming new addition to the Miffy story, Miffy takes inspiration from a visit to a museum and decides to become an artist herself. Looking at the colors and shapes of the world around her, she discovers what fun it can be to make pictures of the things she sees. By the end of the day, her bedroom walls are full of her wonderful artwork.

With lift-up flaps that reveal hidden pictures, this book is the perfect gift for a budding artist!

Dick Bruna was born in Utrecht in 1927. Using clear, bold design and bright color, he has established a design technique that has become internationally recognized. His books have been translated into over 40 languages.

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AGES 3 TO 5 PICTURE BOOK

Round and Round and Square ■ ■ BY F R E D U N S H A P U R

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A vintage 1960s bedtime story, now back in print

■■ Classic book reissued: First published in 1965, this classic

Praise for Round and Round and Square

bedtime story was created by

“A light-hearted picture book that . . . will

acclaimed children’s designer

encourage young children to use their

Fredun Shapur

eyes.” —Times Literary Supplement

■■ Teaches art basics: Introduces A circle and a square play together to create

basic shapes, primary colors, and

an entire imaginary world. This book, written and

the world of creative imagination

illustrated in 1965 by British designer Fredun

■■ Period design: Appeals to

Shapur, is an introduction to the possibilities of

graphic-design aficionados

visual expression and will delight young readers with its magical shapes and colors.

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Fredun Shapur studied at Central St Martin’s

48 pages, 6⅞ × 9⅞"

and the Royal College of Art, both in London,

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in the 1950s, and worked at ad agencies and

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design studios in London and Prague. He is best

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known for designing educational toys for Naef in Switzerland, Galt Toys in the UK, and Creative

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Playthings in the US. Shapur’s work is now held in the V&A Museum of Childhood, London.

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AGES 0 TO 3 PICTURE BOOK

Achoo!

■ ■ BY V I R G I N I E M O R G A N D

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A series of sneezes leads to fun transformations!

■■ Filled with humor and concepts: A lighthearted introduction

It’s spring and the animals in the forest can’t

to shapes and colors through

stop sneezing. But something surprising happens

a simple and fun, gamelike

each time an animal says “Achoo!” After sniffing

narrative ■■ Bold, modern design: Beautiful

a flower, Bear sneezes, and his round blue ears fly to the next page, where Fox mistakes them for

graphic design from an emerging

blueberries. But before Fox knows it, “Achoo!”—

illustrator

and his triangular ears are soaring over the next page, to be found by another animal. At the end

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of the book, readers see how each animal has sneezed their way to a completely new look.

Filled with humor, Achoo! is an entertaining introduction to shapes and colors.

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Virginie Morgan is an illustrator

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and graphic designer based in Paris.

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Recent projects include illustrations

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for Barneys department store, The Sunday Times (London), and Elle.

Alphadoodler

AGES 5 TO 7 ACTIVITY BOOK

■ ■ BY JA N B A J T L I K

A striking and engaging adventure in typography for young children

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Celebrates design: Combines diverse styles of imagery with eye-catching fluorescent colors ■■ Inspires creativity: Invites children to play with letters and words and let their imaginations bring letters to life ■■ Develops motor skills: Activities include scribbling, drawing, painting, and collage ■■ Popularity of scribble books: Will appeal to fans of Hervé Tullet and other artists of inventive, interactive titles

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In this entertaining and electrifying book, letters bend, break, hide, and slide to become something truly larger than life.

Jan Bajtlik is an illustrator, graphic designer, and typographer based in Warsaw.

Alphadoodler, his first book, was awarded the international BolognaRagazzi Award for nonfiction. His illustrations have appeared in Time, the New York Times, and other major publications. He has a master’s degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and is a PhD candidate in the graphic-design department there.

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AGES 5 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

Jill and Dragon ■ ■ BY L E S L E Y B A R N E S

S E LLING POINTS ■■ Terrific new heroine: Introduces a feisty and memorable new

A clever, beautifully illustrated twist on the classic fairy tale

character in Jill

“And they all lived happily ever after.”

■■ Gorgeous illustrations: Truly

At least, that’s what Jill’s storybook says, but

beautiful, distinctive drawings

Jill can’t help noticing that at the end of the story,

■■ Dragons are always popular: And

one character looks far from happy. Dragon is

here’s one everyone will love!

despised by the king because all he can do is singe, burn, and barbecue. So Jill decides to

■■ Positive life lesson: Teaches that

make her fairy tale ring true and invites Dragon

everyone is good at something

out of the book, so she can teach him some alternative life skills!

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Dragon throws himself into all of Jill’s favorite

Full-color illustrations plus foldout

things—but with disappointing results. When

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it seems as if all hope is lost, Jill and Dragon

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discover that he has one very unique, and palat-

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able, talent . . .

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animator based in Glasgow. She has collaborated with the V&A, the band

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Belle & Sebastian, and Glamour.

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AGES 5 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

Outfoxed ■ ■ BY C L AU D I A B O L DT

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Meet a fox with a conscience!

■■ A fox tale with a twist: A humorous and philosophical tale about a fox with morals ■■ Entertaining and instructive:

Harold is unlike any other fox. He hates eating chicken, for one thing. He much prefers reading detective novels. When Harold’s father

Teaches how to make the

challenges him to catch a chicken as part of

right choice and encourages

his initiation into adulthood, Harold is faced

independent thinking ■■ Fun illustrations: Distinctive, witty drawings will attract readers

with a dilemma—should he obey his father and endanger the chicken’s life, or do what his heart tells him is right?

The latest title from award-winning illustrator Claudia Boldt, Outfoxed introduces a smart,

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independent-minded character in Harold the fox and is sure to become a bedtime favorite.

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Claudia Boldt, author of Melvin: The Luckiest Monkey in the World, is a German illustrator based in London.

She attended the Glasgow School of Art and then Kingston University, London. Boldt was a winner of the British Booktrust Best New Illustrators Award in 2011.

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Some Birds

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Lucky Ducky

29

Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard

3

Spring

12

Miracle Man

30

Inspector Flytrap

4

Guess Who, Haiku

14

The Grumpy Pets

32

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

6

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15

Lion & Tiger & Bear

34

Poptropica: Book One

7

One and All

16

An After Bedtime Story

36

To Kick a Corpse: The Qwikpick Papers

8

Hello Kitty Presents the Storybook

17

Hannah and Sugar

37

Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions:

18

My Old Pal, Oscar

Collection

Book Two

9

Thank You!

19

Waiting for High Tide

38

Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales

10

Mini Myths

20

Building Machines

40

Red’s Planet: Book One

21

The Forest Feast for Kids

42

Rutabaga the Adventure Chef: Book Two

22

The Extraordinary Suzy Wright

43

The Creeps: Book Two

23

Cloth Lullaby

44

The Haters

24

This Land Is Our Land

46

Seven Ways We Lie

25

America’s Tea Parties

47

Klickitat

26

Milestones of Flight

48

The Steep and Thorny Way

27

The Phantom of the Opera

49

Devil and the Bluebird

28

Barbed Wire Baseball

50

On the Edge of Gone

Nurse, Solder, Spy

51

The Lie Tree

Gift Horse

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