Fall 2011 Juvi Titles by Paulina Tokarczyk

Sterling children’s books fall 2011

Table of Contents Key Titles 3 Trade Titles 9 Specialty Titles 34 Mass Market and Clubs 46 Authors & Illustrators 66 2

key titles children’s books fall 2011

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Lisa Loeb's Silly Sing-Along: The Disappointing Pancake and Other Zany Songs Lisa Loeb, illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke Pop star Lisa Loeb brings her wit, wacky humor, and sparkling creativity to the page in her first children's songbook--featuring a CD with four original silly songs plus six all-time kids' favorites! Filled with tons of sing-along fun, this entertaining collection also serves up activities, choreography, and recipes--from creating a kid-style coconut cream “pie” or making extra-special (not disappointing!) pancakes. Illustrator Ryan O'Rourke lights up Lisa's lyrics with the most delightful, whimsical illustrations imaginable. Songs include: Fried Ham . I'm a Little Coconut . The Banjo Song . Chewing Gum . Sippin' Cider . Found a Peanut . A Co Di By Doze (A Cold in My Nose)* . Everybody Dreams* . Opposite Day* . The Disappointing Pancake* *original songs

- National author tour with a focus on large event venues. Event proposals requested - National broadcast media and local broadcast media in tour cities - Major print and online review attention - Radio satellite tour - Social media campaign via Lisa’s Facebook and Twitter pages - Mommy Blog tour - Celebrity praise from Tori Spelling, Jamie Lee Curtis, and RuPaul - National onlineadvertising campaign - NPR sponsorship - Author video - Holiday round-up focus title

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2011 24 PAGES 978-1-4027-6915-3 Ages: from 5 to 7 $14.95 ($17.95 CANADIAN) HARD & CD ALL IN COLOR 9 3/4 X 9 3/4 CARTON QUANTITY: 30 TERRITORY: WORLD

The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind. Marketing • Tour and events with Jon J Muth. Event proposals requested.

•N ational print, broadcast, and online publicity coverage • National online advertising campaign • Facebook advertising • NPR sponsorship at publication • Holiday Round-up focus title

BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND

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Bob Dylan, illustrated by Jon J Muth

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

•S tellar combination of talents: Bob Dylan and Caldecott Honor medalist Jon J Muth • “Blowin’ in the Wind” is arguably Dylan’s most popular song—and this is the first time it has been interpreted in picture book form • “Blowin’ in the Wind” was inducted into the Grammy® Hall of Fame CD of Dylan’s original 1963 •A recording is included in the book

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eric Puybaret graduated from the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Puff, the Magic Dragon was his first American picture book. He has since published The Nutcracker, retold by John Cech, for Sterling, as well as several picture books for other publishers. He lives in France. STERLING PUBLISHING CO., INC. 387 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016-8810

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

978-1-4027-8711-9 | $26.95 | Hardcover and CD 10 1/2" x 9 1/2" | 14 full-color pages | November 2011

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

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

marketing & publicity plan • National author tour • National TV, radio, online, and print publicity campaign • National online consumer advertising campaign • Social Media campaign on Facebook and Twitter • Book trailer video • New features and content on tigerscursebook.com • School and library advertising and marketing Tiger’s Voyage by Colleen Houck 978-1-4027-8405-7 • $17.95 (CAN $21.95) • hardcover 496 pages • 6 ¼ x 9 • NOVEMBER 2011 • Splinter

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

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

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

TIGER’S CURSE

TIGER’S QUEST

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

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Murder is such a dirty worD... New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen makes his YA debut with this brand-new series for teens! marketing & publicity Plan • Pre-publication press lunch • Pre-publication bookstore tour • Galleys • National author tour • National TV, radio, online, and print media campaign • National online consumer advertising campaign • Social media campaign • Book trailer and author videos • School and library advertising and marketing • In-school marketing campaign • Cell-phone text-messaging campaign

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

Envy by Gregg Olsen

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

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

Praise for Gregg Olsen “Dark and addictive, ENVY delivers a frightening look at online

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

anonymity that tears families and a small town apart with tragic consequences…Olsen brings something new to Young Adult suspense in a promising new series.”

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

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Ahoy, Li'l Buccaneers! Mark Iacolina Buccaneers sail. Buccaneers steer. Buccaneers grumble, snarl, and sneer. Hardy har har! Calling all Li'l Buccaneers to set sail on a fun adventure, filled with dancing, singing, sparring, and treasure hunting. Young swashbucklers and their pirate pals are guaranteed a mighty good time with this delightfully rip-roaring, rhyming board book.

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011 18 PAGES 978-1-4027-7815-5 Ages: from 2 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 CANADIAN) BOARD ALL IN COLOR 7X5 CARTON QUANTITY: 64 TERRITORY: WORLD

Giddy Up, Li'l Buckaroos! Mark Iacolina Buckaroos ride. Buckaroos wrangle. Buckaroo's spurs go jingle jangle. This rollicking, rhyming board book will have young cowboys and girls eager to pull on their boots, put on their hats, and saddle up. With his trusty dog by his side, this little buckaroo goes riding through a rootin' tootin' day filled with action, fun, and even a first place prize!

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011 18 PAGES 978-1-4027-7814-8 Ages: from 2 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 CANADIAN) BOARD ALL IN COLOR 7X5 CARTON QUANTITY: 64 TERRITORY: WORLD

COMING OCTOBER 2011

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R E T T I ved LITTLE CR MERCER MAYER received his first big break when a family friend gave him the names of some of the most reputable children’s book editors. Mayer set out with a bag filled with his sketches and doodles, and luck was with him: he was asked to illustrate The Gillygoofang for The Dial Press and Outside My Window for Harper and Row. The first book that was truly his own was A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog (The Dial Press, 1967) followed by his classic picture book There’s a Nightmare in My Closet a year later. In 1976, he joined Golden Publishing and soon began publishing his phenomenally successful Little Critter® and Little Monster® books.

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

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

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

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

• Little Critter books are beloved by parents

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and educators alike and perfect for gift giving

• Early concepts conveyed in both an informative and fun way

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

My Mini Book Collection

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

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

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Richard Scarry’s

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

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

LITTLE LIBRARY

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

CHRISTMAS TALES

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Richard Scarry’s

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

Mercer Mayer

BEST LITTLE BOOKS EVER

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

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

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

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

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Arthur Christmas: Arthur to the Rescue! Auerbach, Annie This charming picture book follows Grand-Santa and Arthur's adventure - To come! as they try to deliver one last Christmas gift the oldfashioned way. - Toys For Tots campaign - Trailer in theaters now - 2nd trailer to air with The Smurfs in August - Major marketing campaign starting in September

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 2011 24 PAGES 978-1-4027-9243-4 Ages: 4 upwards $3.95 ($4.95 CANADIAN) PAPER ALL IN COLOR TERRITORY: WORLD WITH EXCLUSIONS*

Arthur Christmas: Elf Invasion Auerbach, Annie Meet the elves! This Level 2 reader spotlights Santa's top-secret - To come! "elf invasion" gift-delivery team.

- Toys For Tots campaign - Trailer in theaters now - 2nd trailer to air with The Smurfs in August - Major marketing campaign starting in September

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 2011 32 PAGES 978-1-4027-9244-1 Ages: from 4 to 7 $3.95 ($4.95 CANADIAN) PAPER ALL IN COLOR TERRITORY: WORLD WITH EXCLUSIONS*

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Arthur Christmas: No Present Left Behind! Auerbach, Annie The fun continues with this activity-based storybook that contains 100 -stickers To come! to place onto scenes from the film. - Toys For Tots campaign - Trailer in theaters now - 2nd trailer to air with The Smurfs in August - Major marketing campaign starting in September

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 2011 16 PAGES 978-1-4027-9245-8 Ages: from 3 to 7 $6.95 ($8.95 CANADIAN) PAPER ALL IN COLOR TERRITORY: WORLD WITH EXCLUSIONS*

Arthur Christmas: The Movie Storybook Fontes, Justine PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 2011

An image-packed storybook. - To come!

- Toys For Tots campaign - Trailer in theaters now - 2nd trailer to air with The Smurfs in August - Major marketing campaign starting in September

48 PAGES 978-1-4027-9241-0 Ages: 3 upwards $9.95 ($11.95 CANADIAN) HARD ALL IN COLOR TERRITORY: WORLD WITH EXCLUSIONS*

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Arthur Christmas: The Novel Fontes, Justine An entertaining easy-to-read novel. - To come!

- Toys For Tots campaign - Trailer in theaters now - 2nd trailer to air with The Smurfs in August - Major marketing campaign starting in September

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 2011 144 PAGES 978-1-4027-9242-7 Ages: 7 upwards $4.95 ($5.95 CANADIAN) PAPER 8 PAGE INSERT TERRITORY: WORLD WITH EXCLUSIONS*

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One Christmas Eve A Merry Seek-and-Count Book Salina Yoon

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Count down to Christmas with this beautiful novelty book by bestselling author/illustrator Salina Yoon--complete with flaps to lift, sticky boot buckles to open, and gold foil on the grand finale. From one merry Santa to ten wrapped presents, this joyful rhyming tale follows Saint Nick and his elves as they prepare for the big day--making the toys, checking Santa's list, and readying the reindeer. Set to the rhythm of “One Two, Buckle My Shoe,” One Christmas Eve is fun to read aloud, play with, and look at!

14 PAGES 978-1-4027-8414-9 Ages: from 2 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 CANADIAN) BOARD ALL IN COLOR 7X7 CARTON QUANTITY: 36 TERRITORY: WORLD

One Halloween Night A Spooky Seek-and-Count Book Salina Yoon

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Halloween is spooky fun for mummies, ghosts, and everyone--and especially for kids who join Salina Yoon's friendly witch, her black cat, a mouse, and several ghosts for trick-or-treat delights! One two, they'll buckle the witch's shoe (with an actual buckle flap!); three four, they'll open the door; five and six are for broomsticks and cat's tricks--all the way up to ten, when toddlers will be happy to see an invitation to come back and play again! There are 18 fun flaps to open and close, plus a shiny foil surprise waiting at the end.

14 PAGES 978-1-4027-8413-2 Ages: from 2 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 CANADIAN) BOARD ALL IN COLOR 7X7 CARTON QUANTITY: 30 TERRITORY: WORLD

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

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

Happy Sparkling Hanukkah Elizabeth Spurr, illustrated by Colleen Madden Celebrate Hanukkah with this dazzling addition to the Sparkling Stories series. At Hanukkah time, everything glitters: the gleaming menorah, alight with candles; the mountain of gifts; the table set for a family feast; and the shiny gold-wrapped chocolate coins for playing dreidel. Simple rhyming text, fantastic illustrations, and luminous holographic foil on every page makes this extra-sparkly novelty board book a holiday must-have.

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2011 24 PAGES 978-1-4027-7460-7 Ages: from 2 to 5 $5.95 ($6.95 CANADIAN) BOARD ALL IN COLOR 6X6 CARTON QUANTITY: 72 TERRITORY: WORLD

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Michael Hague's Treasury of Christmas Carols Hague, Michael

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Toymaker's Workshop Paper Toys You Can Make Yourself Marilyn Scott-Waters

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Welcome to the toymaker's workshop, where magical things are made! This fantastic follow up to Toymaker's Christmas offers 11 new three-dimensional paper toys with movable parts. Just pop out, fold up, and glue together the pieces to construct a science fiction-inspired flying car; a miniature theater (with finger puppets); a pirate ship with a gold-filled treasure chest to open; and a enchanted Unicorn Forest in a little box.

48 PAGES 978-1-4027-6851-4 Ages: 8 upwards $7.95 ($9.95 CANADIAN) PAPER ALL IN COLOR 8.5 X 11 CARTON QUANTITY: 36 TERRITORY: WORLD

Cassandra's Angel Gina Otto With its uplifting and heartwarming story, Cassandra's Angel brings an inspiring message of self-empowerment to children of all ages. It seems like everyone--her mother, her teacher, even other girls and boys--is telling Cassandra that she just can't do anything right, whether it's tidying her room or painting a picture. No wonder she feels misunderstood and alone! But then she meets a very special angel who shares a secret that will help Cassandra shine brightly--and light up the world.

- National author tour with a focus on large event venues. Event proposals requested - National broadcast media and local broadcast media in tour cities - Major print and online review attention - Radio satellite tour - Social media campaign via Lisaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook and Twitter pages - Mommy Blog tour - Celebrity praise from Tori Spelling, Jamie Lee Curtis, and RuPaul - National onlineadvertising campaign - NPR sponsorship - Author video - Holiday round-up focus title

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011 32 PAGES 978-1-4027-8743-0 Ages: from 3 to 7 $14.95 ($17.95 CANADIAN) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET ALL IN COLOR 8 X 10 CARTON QUANTITY: 34 TERRITORY: WORLD

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Caveman, A B.C. Story Janee Trasler 1 caveman + 26 letters = wild and wacky ABC fun! When a caveman and a squirrel try to grab an ACORN for dinner, a big brown BEAR chases them into a CAVE. But then a DINOSAUR comes out and goes after them all! What else will happen in this hysterical, prehistorical story? The slapstick hijinks go from “A” all the way to some cuddly, friendly “ZZZZZs” and a sweet goodnight.

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: AUGUST 2011 32 PAGES 978-1-4027-7119-4 Ages: from 3 to 5 $14.95 ($17.95 CANADIAN) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET ALL IN COLOR 10 5/8 X 7 7/8 CARTON QUANTITY: 30 TERRITORY: WORLD

The Giant Book of Giants Saviour Pirotta, illustrated by Mark Robertson PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: AUGUST 2011

GIANT poster, GIANT stories, GIANT fun! With an incredible, huge, interactive poster and six adventurous stories, The Giant Book of Giants is larger than life! The pop-up, pull-out poster in this BIG tome measures over four feet tall--and offers plenty of playful extras, including flaps to lift and removable items such as a clock tower pocket watch, pipe organ harmonica, and even the giant's ear wax! The action-packed tales in the book include “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Sinbad's Third Voyage,” and “Coyote Tricks the Giant.” Monster fun for any child--tall or small! - Print, broadcast, and online review coverage - Holiday round-up focus title - Holiday advertising targeting parents and boys - Display

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No Dogs Allowed! Linda Ashman, illustrated by Kristin Sorra Welcome to Alberto's restaurant…unless you're a dog, a cat, a bunny, or ANYTHING with fur, feathers, or scales! The entertainment escalates in this nearly wordless picture book as more and more people arrive with a surprising selection of pets. Alberto turns them all away--only to see the crowd discover a friendlier alternative in the festive street. Will Alberto find a way to win them back? Charming, classic art, with graphic novel-like panels, make this a fresh and funny story that will amuse even the youngest readers.

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Ollie and the Lost Toy A Lift-the-Flap Story Lucy Richards

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Ollie had lots of toys. But his favorite was… Snaily. Ollie and Snaily do everything together, from making paper rockets to building sandcastles. So when Ollie can't find his favorite toy anywhere, he's inconsolable. That night, he remembers where he left Snaily…but it's dark and scary outside. Will Ollie be brave enough to rescue his beloved toy? This sweet and reassuring lift-the-flap story invites children to join in the search for Snaily--and shows them that a little love will give you the courage to do anything.

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Richard Scarry's ABC Word Book Scarry, Richard Learn the alphabet from legendary author and illustrator RICHARD SCARRY In this classic picture book, Richard Scarry and his high-spirited Busytown characters embark on a wild trip around town from A to Z! The antics begin with Mother Cat causing confusion on her way to the airport, and continue with Curly Pig c rashing into a cake; jugglers juggling jars of jam; and dizzy Izzy Lizard zigzagging. There's enough wacky action to entertain children for hours. And, unlike many ABC books, this one highlights featured letters wherever they appear in a word-not just at the beginning. Learning the alphabet has never been more fun!

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Quiet Bunny is back…

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

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About the Author Lisa McCue has illustrated more than 150 books, including the reworking of the beloved Corduroy series. Lisa’s art has frequently been selected for exhibition by the Society of Illustrators. She lives in Annapolis, Maryland.

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Quiet Bunny & Noisy Puppy

Lisa McCue

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Peter and Connie Roop

By Wendy Pfeffer

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

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Also coming April 2012!

Dinosaur Pets (Level 1)

Baby Whale’s Long Swim (Level 1)

By Kathleen Kudlinkski, illustrated by Scott Hartman

By Peter and Connie Roop

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

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Penguins are Cool! (Level 2)

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Insects in Action (Level 1)

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Snakes Up Close! (Level 2)

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Preschool Activities

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

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

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

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

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American Greetings.

Coloring: Fun at the Fair

Cutting and Pasting: City Life

Letters: Life on the Farm

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help them identify colors

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adorable city theme.

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Preschool Activities

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

Mazes: A Day at the Park

Numbers: Let’s Go to the Beach

Tracing: On the Move

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

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he process of tracing teaches children how to control their

pencils in order to follow the

beach-themed introduction

and colorful nature-themed

to numbers. Children will learn

lines and shape of an object with

puzzles. As kids find their way

to recognize and write numbers

accuracy. Children will trace the

through the mazes, they’re

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count objects.

by planes, trains, and automobiles

motor skills but building their

in this transportation-themed book.

brainpower too!

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My Masterpiece: American Needlework Kit Metropolitan Museum of Art Inspired by a cross-stitch sampler made by Barbara Beiler, a young Amish girl who lived in Pennsylvania during the early 1800s, this all-inclusive kit includes a color chart, an AIDA cloth, six skeins of embroidery floss, and a blunt needle.

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My Masterpiece: Byzantine Mosaic Kit Metropolitan Museum of Art This stunning mosaic is based on The Personification of Ktisis (Foundation), a 1500-year-old Byzantine floor mosaic from the Museum's collection. In addition to a preprinted mosaic backing card, this kit contains six sheets of different-color foam tiles with adhesive backing.

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

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My Masterpiece: Pacific Island Mask Kit Metropolitan Museum of Art Among the Elema people of New Guinea, eharo masks are considered “things of gladness” that young men wear before the start of a serious ceremony. One of these eye-catching masks from The Metropolitan Museum of Art inspired the design in this kit, which features 12 precut pieces of wood over board, three sticks of chalk, a length of jute, and a jar of glue.

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My Masterpiece: Scythian Metalwork Kit Metropolitan Museum of Art Since the griffin--a mythological animal with the body of a lion and the head and wings of a bird--is said to possess protective powers, it's a good creature to have around. This metalwork version is based on a 2,600-year-old gold griffin in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the decorative box includes a plastic mold, two sheets of gold-colored metal, a rubbing tool, a stylus, a repoussĂŠ tool, and a foam pad.

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

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Jane Eyre Charlotte Bronte Fiery passion, shocking secrets, and a compelling, vulnerable heroine in peril have made Jane Eyre an enduring favorite. When Jane becomes governess at gloomy Thornfield Hall, she falls deeply in love with the brooding, tormented Edward Rochester--and he with her. But soon Jane realizes that the house holds terrifying mysteries. What is Rochester hiding from Jane? Will their smoldering relationship survive--or will Jane be left heartbroken and exiled?

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Sense and Sensibility Jane Austen Two sisters, very different in attitude but both in search of the perfect man, are the heart of Sense and Sensibility. Sensible, restrained Elinor seems to have found a kindred spirit in Edward Ferrars, while the impetuous, romantic Marianne falls hard for the dashing Willoughby. But each man has a secret that may destroy the relationship. Will the sisters find happiness--or betrayal?

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

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2011

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

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Spooky Halloween Silhouettes Punch-Out Window Shadows for a Haunted Home Jeffery Rudell In this creative, creepy, large-format book of black pages, crafters will find jack-o'-lanterns, black cats, ravens, skulls, and more. Just put these 25 punch-out apparitions (no cutting, no folding, no mess) in the window, and they'll turn any home into a haunted house ready to welcome trick-or-treaters. Patterns on the inside back cover allow users to create life-size photocopied silhouettes of Frankenstein's monster, a mummy, zombies, a witch, and other ghosties, ghoulies, and things that go bump in the night.

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PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011 18 PAGES 978-1-4027-7815-5 Ages: from 2 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 CANADIAN) BOARD ALL IN COLOR 7X5 CARTON QUANTITY: 64 TERRITORY: WORLD

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PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011 32 PAGES 978-1-4027-8743-0 Ages: from 3 to 7 $14.95 ($17.95 CANADIAN) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET ALL IN COLOR 8 X 10 CARTON QUANTITY: 34 TERRITORY: WORLD

The Giant Book of Giants Saviour Pirotta, illustrated by Mark Robertson PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: AUGUST 2011

24 PAGES 978-1-4027-8596-2 Ages: from 6 to 9 $19.95 ($23.95 CANADIAN) HARD ALL IN COLOR 10 X 13 1/2 TERRITORY: NORTH AMERICA ONLY

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PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011 18 PAGES 978-1-4027-7814-8 Ages: from 2 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 CANADIAN) BOARD ALL IN COLOR 7X5 CARTON QUANTITY: 64 TERRITORY: WORLD

Gyo Fujikawa's Little Library Fujikawa, Gyo Gyo Fujikawa's adorable animals and children are available for the first time in a four-book, mini boxed set. Little babies like to look at other little babies--and this multicultural group of adorable infants is simply irresistible. Gyo Fujikawa captures them playing with toys and each other, sweetly napping, and above all GROWING! Four tiny little board books perfect for tiny hands feature a treasure-trove of art and text compiled from five of Fujikawa's best-loved classics--all packaged in a handsome gift-giving slipcase.

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PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2011 24 PAGES 978-1-4027-7460-7 Ages: from 2 to 5 $5.95 ($6.95 CANADIAN) BOARD ALL IN COLOR 6X6 CARTON QUANTITY: 72 TERRITORY: WORLD

I'm Not Ready! Jonathan Allen The time comes for every baby bird to fly from its nest…but Baby Owl's not ready. It's the first day of preschool, and Mama's in a hurry: "Please, Baby Owl, we have to go!" But Baby Owl will do almost ANYTHING to stay at home--even put his toys away! Can Mama convince Baby Owl that school will be fun? Jonathan Allen has created a comforting and cozy story, filled with his characteristic wit, appealing art, and delightful surprises.

PUBLISHER: BOXER BOOKS PUBLISHED: AUGUST 2011 32 PAGES 978-1-9079-6705-4 Ages: from 3 to 5 $16.95 ($19.95 CANADIAN) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET ALL IN COLOR TERRITORY: US/CAN

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

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: AUGUST 2011 48 PAGES 978-1-4027-8411-8 Ages: from 2 to 4 $6.95 ($8.95 CANADIAN) BOXED SET-HARDCOVER ALL IN COLOR 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 CARTON QUANTITY: 48 TERRITORY: WENG

Little Critter® Colors Mercer Mayer It's a colorful world for Little Critter! Everywhere he turns, he sees bright and vivid objects, from a purple house and grapes to a shiny red fire engine and delicious apples.

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2011 28 PAGES 978-1-4027-6789-0 Ages: from 3 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 CANADIAN) BOARD ALL IN COLOR 6X6 CARTON QUANTITY: 42 TERRITORY: WENG

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

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2011 28 PAGES 978-1-4027-6790-6 Ages: from 3 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 CANADIAN) BOARD ALL IN COLOR 6X6 CARTON QUANTITY: 42 TERRITORY: WENG

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

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

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Michael Hague's Treasury of Christmas Carols Hague, Michael

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011

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

One Christmas Eve A Merry Seek-and-Count Book Salina Yoon

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 2011

14 PAGES 978-1-4027-8414-9 Ages: from 2 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 CANADIAN) BOARD ALL IN COLOR 7X7 CARTON QUANTITY: 36 TERRITORY: WORLD

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One Halloween Night A Spooky Seek-and-Count Book Salina Yoon

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011

14 PAGES 978-1-4027-8413-2 Ages: from 2 to 5 $6.95 ($8.95 CANADIAN) BOARD ALL IN COLOR 7X7 CARTON QUANTITY: 30 TERRITORY: WORLD

Quiet Bunny & Noisy Puppy Lisa McCue Quiet Bunny is back--with an adorable new friend! Snow is falling, and Quiet Bunny's friends are settling in for winter. Bear Cub is hibernating in his den. Bullfrog is fast asleep under the ice. Who will play with Quiet Bunny? Along comes a very NOISY puppy, all ready to romp in the snow. Can Quiet Bunny be friends with someone so different? A heartwarming tale of friendship for the coldest of winter nights.

- Local author events - Publicity coverage in print and online media - Mommy Blog Tour - Holiday round-up focus title

PUBLISHER: STERLING PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2011 32 PAGES 978-1-4027-8559-7 Ages: from 3 to 6 $14.95 ($17.95 CANADIAN) HARDCOVER WITH JACKET ALL IN COLOR 9 1/2 X 11 1/4 CARTON QUANTITY: 24 TERRITORY: WORLD

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

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

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My Masterpiece: American Needlework Kit Metropolitan Museum of Art Inspired by a cross-stitch sampler by Barbara Beiler, a young Amish girl who lived in Pennsylvania during the early 1800s, this all-inclusive kit includes a color chart, an AIDA cloth, six skeins of embroidery floss, and a blunt needle.

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Baby Dolphin's First Day (Level 1) Peter and Connie Roop

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

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

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

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Justin Bieber Annual 2012 Spend a Whole Year with Justin Bieber Millie Rowlands

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Here is the inside scoop on Justin Bieber: his likes, who he hangs out with, what he thinks about love, and what he's got lined up for 2012. Fans can take the Bieber Fever quiz, follow Justin's top songwriting tips, and write their own lyrics to his songs. They can even be Justin's stylist for a day! Packed with the latest gossip, gorgeous photos, quizzes, and even a free 3D poster, this is one item no true “Belieber” can afford to miss.

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The Kardashians A Krazy Life Posy Edwards

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Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe Kardashian live the ultimate work hard, play harder lifestyle--but how did they make it to the top? The Kardashians: A Krazy Life reveals everything a fan needs to know about these amazing sisters and how they found fame. Check out all the gossip behind their privileged upbringing. Learn how and why they started their own clothing line, fitness videos, perfume, and cupcakes. And, of course, go behind the scenes of their hit TV shows! Here is the lowdown on the girls' friends and crushes, along with tips on how to give any wardrobe a blast of Kardashian glamour. Packed with the latest news and gorgeous photos--plus a free poster!--this is your essential guide to being part of the Kardashian Krew!

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Little Critter速 Colors Mercer Mayer It's a colorful world for Little Critter! Everywhere he turns, he sees bright and vivid objects, from a purple house and grapes to a shiny red fire engine and delicious apples.

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Rihanna Annual 2012 Spend a Whole Year with Princess Riri! Posy Edwards

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The Rihanna Annual 2012 includes everything you need to know about the singer and style icon! Find out how Princess RiRi got her big break and transformed from music-loving schoolgirl to international superstar, how she creates her unique style, who her BFFs are, and how she keeps both feet on the ground when the world's going crazy around her. Plus, it's packed with gorgeous photos, all the latest gossip, and lots of quizzes, word searches and activities-including step-by-step instructions for giving yourself a Rihanna-style makeover!

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

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A Tale of Two Cities (Illustrated Classics) Dickens, Charles "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." These words, among the most famous opening lines in all literature, instantly transport readers into the turbulent world of the French Revolution. Dickens's historical novel is one of the best-loved works of all time, and this illustrated version brings his explosive, powerful action to life. Come along the bloodstained streets of Paris with Sydney Carton, as he redeems himself with a heroic act that is "a far, far better thing than I have ever done."

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

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

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

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Willow Smith Annual 2012 Just Whip It! Posy Edwards

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Here's everything you need to know about the girl who is getting audiences' feet dancing and hair whipping all around the world! Peek behind the scenes of Willow's tour with Justin Bieber. Discover how she got her big break, how she prepares for singing in front of thousands of people, and what it's like to make a music video. And get tips and advice on how to make Willow's unique, super-cool style your own. With all the latest news, loads of stunning pictures, and a free pull-out poster, here's your chance to get to know the real Willow Smith.

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