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FRONTLIST
Pic t ur e Book s:
Fic t ion
FRONTLIST
Pic t ur e Book s:
Fic t ion
- Mous e H o use and Mo u se Myst e r y
- Wher e Do es K i t t y Go in t he Rai n ?
- Ca n You Who o , Too?
- Ou t d oo r A n t i c s a n d Odd Cr eat ur es
- Ra in y Cit y , Sn ow y Ci t y
With assistance from her animal friends? some helpful,
some not-so-much? Mouse puts together the structure
and furnishings of her nice little house in Mouse House.
Her snug home has everything she needs, or so she
thinks.
What makes a mouse house a home? With a problem
to solve, an unexpected friendship, and a little mystery
to unravel, Mouse House and its companion title, Mouse
Mystery, offer all the warmth and charm of a modern
classic.
Mouse H o u s e
by Susan Pearson
illustrations by Amanda Shepherd
8 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8
- Two full mouse tales: Kids can enjoy this book with or without
its companion title, Mouse Mystery.
- Engaging and easy-to-read: Age-appropriate with memorable
characters that are at the perfect level for new readers.
- Friendship-centered: Reflects how kids interact with all sorts
of friends, including one that's new and unexpected.
In Mouse Mystery, one night Mouse hears scary
noises and sets out to trap the intruding "ghost"?only
to discover that a hungry, homeless mouse has been
hiding in her nice little house! Mack offers to do all
sorts of chores in return for a roof over his head.
Mouse accepts his offer and his company, and now
her nice little house truly becomes a home.
What makes a mouse house a home? With a problem
to solve, an unexpected friendship, and a little mystery
to unravel, Mouse Mystery and its companion title,
Mouse House, offer all the warmth and charm of a
modern classic.
Mouse M y s t er y
by Susan Pearson
illustrations by Amanda Shepherd
8 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8
- Two full mouse tales: Kids can enjoy this book with or without
its companion title, Mouse House.
- Engaging and easy-to-read: Age-appropriate with memorable
characters that are at the perfect level for new readers.
- Friendship-centered: Reflects how kids interact with all sorts
of friends, including one that's new and unexpected.
Wher e Do e s K it t y Go in t he Ra i n ?
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Brigette Barrager
8.5 x 10.5 inches, 32 pages
Ages 3-6
Raindrops are falling on Mama Duck.
She likes the wet and mushy muck.
A lilting kitty mystery combines with rain-centered facts to create
an utterly charming fiction/non-fiction offering for younger readers.
As kids are invited on the search, they?ll also discover what
different animals do to enjoy, or avoid, a rainy day.
Created especially for younger readers, here?s a unique book that?s
part mystery, part science, and all curiosity-inspiring fun!
- What makes a duck waterproof?
- Where do butterflies hang out to stay dry?
- What serves as a built-in umbrella for a squirrel?
Wher e Do e s K it t y Go in t he Ra i n ?
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Brigette Barrager
8.5 x 10.5 inches, 32 pages
Ages 3-6
Can You Whoo, To o?
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Sophie Fatus
8.5 x 10.5 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8
- Kids will love the interactive experience of reading
about, then mimicking, animal sounds.
- Amid all the lively fun, little minds will be picking
up pre-reading and language skills.
- Lilting couplets pair beautifully with colorful
and playful collage art.
In farmyards, jungles, and oceans,
almost every animal has something
to say! And as kids say honk, squawk,
moo, and whoo? they?ll be learning,
too! Why do whales sing?
What does a rooster want us to know?
This unique combination
of language arts, science, and noisy
fun is a dynamic duet with
cacophonous kid-appeal.
Best-selling author/illustrator Ethan Long brings his
energetic and engaging style to this two-books-in-one
package about the ups and downs of friendship, all set
in the great outdoors. Part of Blue Apple?s Balloon
Toons series, this title will appeal to enthusiastic and
reluctant readers alike.
In ?Rick and Rack,? two animal friends embark on
three rollicking (mis)adventures at a campground. In
?Pooltime!?, Elephant, Alligator, and Stork share
hilarious poolside hijinks as they mix up their towels,
tussle over ice cream, and compare diving styles.
Ou t door Ant ic s
by Ethan Long
8 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 5-9
- Ethan Long is a recipient of the Geisel Award and was
nominated for an Emmy for his animated television series.
- Themes of cooperation, teamwork, and friendship
are highlighted.
- Fun, comics-style stories are the perfect books for kids
who have been brought up on a diet of TV and cartoons.
Od d Cr eat ur es
by Elise Gravel
8 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 5-9
- Elise Gravel has won two Applied Arts Awards and a Grafika
award, and she was short-listed for Mr. Christie?s Book Award.
- Kids? affinity for ?yucky stuff? is well-served by silly-gross story
details such as the secret ingredients of Dr. Bugspit?s Fix-it-up syrup.
- Spare text, lots of humor, and a longer page count empower kids to
move on from picture books to early chapter book-level reading.
Kids will love this two-books-in-one,
comic-style title that promotes
independent reading.
Spend a day in the dubious outer space
?medical? practice of Dr. Bugspit in
?A Day in the Office of Doctor Bugspit.?
Dr. Bugspit?s oddball patients, staff,
and cases offer the perfect prescription
for curing boredom.
In ?Adopt a Glurb,? readers will find tips,
information, and zany advice on raising
the teeny, stinky, bite-y creature known
as the glurb.
- Rhyming couplets introduce young readers to rain
and snow in the city.
- Children who live in rural or suburban environments
will identify with the universal experiences of school,
family, and outdoor play.
- " Think About" page reinforces concepts of weather,
precipitation, and the seasons.
Rainy Ci t y, Sn ow y Cit y
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrated by Seymour Chwast
6 x 9 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-8
Young readers are invited to follow along as city
children go to school and enjoy the outdoors
in both rain and snow.
Ziefert?s spare and lyrical text combines beautifully
with Chwast?s signature kid-friendly illustrations
to create an atmospheric ode to precipitation and
urban childhood.
A list of questions rounds out the book and asks kids
to reflect on precipitation and what people do to adjust
to different kinds of weather.
FRONTLIST
Pic t ur e Book s:
Super Sim ple St ories
FRONTLIST
Pic t ur e Book s:
Super Sim ple St ories
- Mons t e r , Be Good !
- Mons t e r N e ed s One Mo r e!
- It 's a Fi re f ly N i g ht
- It 's a Se as he ll Day
- Pet e r Pa n da Me l t s Dow n !
- Tony Ba r on i L ove s M a c a r o n i
- Yo u a n d M e : We'r e Op posi t e s
This book motivates kids to handle/address
these behaviors and provides a sense of
ownership over how to help them be
happier, more well-behaved monsters. It's
an ideal little book for grown-ups to share
with young kids.
Monst e r , B e Go o d !
by Natalie Marshall
9 x 9 inches, 24 pages, Ages 2-5
- Invites kids to be " in charge" of discipline and
solutions to bad behavior
- Doesn't demonize the monsters: the emphasis
is on helping the monsters change their
behavior
- Fun artwork gives the theme a lighthearted
mood and approach
This charming concept book with foil on the cover puts the
child-reader "in charge" of an assortment of unruly little
monsters (stand-ins for their real-life counterparts). Each
displays certain "monstrous" behaviors (crabby, selfish,
mean, scary, wild, etc.), which kids will recognize in
themselves.
Monst e r N e e d s On e Mor e!
by Natalie Marshall
9 x 9 inches, 24 pages, Ages 2-5
- Lays the groundwork for more advanced math by showing how
adding just one thing changes an amount.
- Counting and simple math, as well as endearing monsters, make
this just right for kids ready for slightly complex concepts.
- Repetitive, song-like phrasing, a one-to-ten counting structure,
and strong visuals make this book very accessible.
Monster Needs One More! portrays a monster-child's day that starts with one breakfast donut? but he wants
more!? leading consecutively (1 through 10) to 4+1 apples, 6+1 crackers, and, finally, 9+1 goodnight kisses.
But is that all? Nope! Other little monsters want one more "another." One big hug from his mom-monster
is just enough and all he needs to end the day. A perfect sequel to Monster, Be Good!
Monst e r , B e Go o d !
by Natalie Marshall
9 x 9 inches, 24 pages, Ages 2-5
Song-like rhyme pairs with glowing
art to capture the magic of a firefly-lit
summer night. A final spread features
a plethora of interesting firefly facts.
It 's a Fir efl y Night
by Dianne Ochiltree
illustrations by Betsy Snyder
8.5 x 8.5 inches, 32 pages, Ages 3-6
- Soothing verse and glitter-lit nighttime scenes make this
a sparkling choice for parents' daily " wind-down" arsenal.
- Do kids want to count? Maybe yes, maybe no.
Will they want to count glittery fireflies?oh yes, they will!
- At book's end, there's non-fiction substance
about the life cycle of fireflies.
A little girl engages in a favorite childhood
activity? catching fireflies? then lets them
go one by one. This serves to engage
the reader in counting up and then down
from 10.
It 's a Fir efl y Night
by Dianne Ochiltree
illustrations by Betsy Snyder
8.5 x 8.5 inches, 32 pages, Ages 3-6
It 's a Seashell Day
by Dianne Ochiltree
illustrations by Elliot Kreloff
8.5 x 8.5 inches, 24 pages, Ages 2-5
- Pair this with the author?s beloved It?s a Firefly Night
for a delightful day-to-night duo.
- This charming book features a mother and son sharing an
easily replicable activity parents and kids can enjoy together.
- Value-added non-fiction content appears in a spread about
shells and all sorts of fascinating sea critters at book's end.
Kids will learn about a variety of shells and count
along with the boy as he totals up his collection, puts
his shells away, and then drifts off into a well-earned
bedtime.
A spread of seashell facts caps off the story.
Sunny-as-a-summer-sky rhymes chronicle a
mother and son sharing a day of sand digging,
seashell collecting, and seashore exploring.
Every kid has them, and every parent, or
kid-caretaker, has had to deal with them?
those meltdown-tantrum-pitching-a-fit
moments! Presented with humor and
understanding, Artie Bennett's bright and
sprightly story offers a way for children to
recognize their own behaviors.
Parents and kids can talk about what they
see on the pages and gain some insight on
how to handle such incidents? including when
Mama Panda has a little meltdown of her own!
Pet er Panda Melt s Dow n!
by Artie Bennett
illustrations by John Nez
8.5 x 8.5 inches, 40 pages, Ages 2-5
- When it comes to meltdowns and temper tantrums,
every child is a Peter Panda at some point!
- Sprightly verse, adorable illustrations, and a sense of
humor take the edge off of any negative connotations.
- This book offers a lighthearted way for children to recognize
their own feelings when they are pitching a fit, and for parents
to talk to them about how to get a little handle on it.
Pet er Panda Melt s Dow n!
by Artie Bennett
illustrations by John Nez
8.5 x 8.5 inches, 40 pages, Ages 2-5
Tony's just buttered noodles-and-cheese food obsession inspires his determined mama to
bring variety to her son's diet. This familiar parental dilemma is featured in a bright and fun
lyrical rhyme and delicious illustrations.
Picky eaters everywhere will identify with young
Tony, who will eat nothing but macaroni.
This charming tale about a limited palette that
is expanded, step-by-step, on a tour through
noodle-dom is told in sing-song verse.
The importance of a balanced diet is addressed
ever so subtly in this engaging story.
Tony Bar oni Loves Mac ar oni
by Marilyn Sadler
illustrations by Lucie Crovatto
9.25 x 9.25 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-6
- Kids and parents will find encouragement and ways
to add variety to food fixations.
- Children will like seeing that Tony's no easy pushover.
Parents will appreciate his mom's efforts to persuade him
to try a few new foods.
- Great as a pre-dinner read to set the tone for mealtime!
FRONTLIST
Pic t ur e Book s:
Nar r at ive Non-Fic t ion
In this lighthearted opposites book, the toucan wants
to let the anteater know which one of them is up and
which is down. The flamingo thinks she?s nice? and
that the gorilla is grouchy. And the giraffe is peering
over the fence to let the penguins know that he?s tall
and they?re short.
You and Me: We'r e Op posit es
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Ethan Long
9.5 x 8 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8
- Quirky and appealing animal characters
- Lesson in opposites and vocabulary presented
in a way that kids will want to read
- Whimsical illustrations invite young readers to focus
on details, such as body language and facial expressions
FRONTLIST
Pic t ur e Book s:
Nar r at ive Non-Fic t ion
You and Me: We'r e Op posit es
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Ethan Long
9.5 x 8 inches, 32 pages, Ages 4-8
- Anim a l Teac h er s
- Eg gs 1, 2 , 3
- Do You K now Wh i c h Ones Wi ll Gr ow ?
- Ar o und t he Wor l d i n 8 0 H at s
- Anim a l Fac es
- Bugs Lik e It Ho t , Dog s Do No t
- How T hing s Wor k in t h e H ou se
- How T hing s Wor k in t h e Yar d
- Um br ella Oppo s it e s: Wet and Dr y
- Co u nt ing Chic k e n s
- Is a Book a Box for Wor d s ?
Anim a l Teac her s
by Janet Halfmann
illustrations by Katy Hudson
8.5 x 11 inches, 36 pages, Ages 4-8
- Offers loads of information about nature and science in brief,
easily absorbed entries paired with striking illustrations.
- Many of the book's animals can be observed in accessible
outdoor environments, while others can be found in zoos.
- Offers cross-sell opportunities for the author's well-received
non-fiction picture book, Eggs 1, 2, 3.
Short entries portray how 12 different animals are taught
various "lessons." Chicks learn to peck to get their bellies full;
a prairie dog pup learns how to spot and warn others about
predators; a bottlenose dolphin learns how to recognize its
mother's signature call; a young beaver picks up the finer
points of dam-building. And just like human kids, what comes
after lessons? Play!
Ten spreads with gatefolds and a culminating dramatic
fold-out lead young readers from a single penguin egg to
an ostrich's clutch of 10 eggs. Song-like, non-rhyming verse
gives clues as to who might hatch.
The answer to the repeated refrain, "Who will the babies
be?", is found beneath a flap. Besides discovering the
animal baby or babies, kids will also pick up a lot of nature
terminology and interesting facts about animals, their
birthing environments, and habitats.
Eg gs 1, 2, 3: Who Wi ll t he B a bies Be?
by Janet Halfmann
illustrations by Betsy Thompson
8 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 3-7
- Features kid-irresistable subject matter: baby animals!
- Poetic prose combines nature facts and counting
to add non-fiction substance
- Interactive fun: open each gatefold and find which babies
hatch from each of the illustrated egg/s
Do You K now Wh i c h Ones Will Gr ow ?
by Susan A. Shea
illustrations by Tom Slaughter
9 x 10 inches, 38 pages, Ages 4-8
- The time-tested formula of question and answer
will entrance young readers.
- Gatefolds reveal larger versions of objects hidden
behind their smaller counterparts.
- Tom Slaughter?s modern art is a perfect complement
to Susan Shea?s whimsical and lyrical text.
If a duckling grows and becomes a duck,
can a car grow and...become a truck?
If a cub grows and becomes a bear,
can a stool grow and...become a chair?
This beguiling ALA Notable picture book with
gatefolds poses amusing questions about
objects, living and nonliving. Children will want
to read the book and respond to the questions
over and over again.
Ar ou n d t he Year i n 80 Hat s
by Harriet Ziefert
8 x 8 inches, 56 pages, Ages 4-7
- Kids and animals alike don all kinds of headwear in
this whimsical ode to the hat.
- The book is divided into four parts, each dedicated to
one season of the year.
- Concepts such as colors and counting are reinforced
with every turn of the page.
Hats protect us from sun and heat, snow and
cold, and rain. Sometimes, though, hats are
just for play and fashion! Kids will follow
along through all four seasons as they
explore the many kinds of hats that both
protect and decorate.
Whimsical photos of kids?and
animals!?wearing 80 different kinds of hats
in all weather will delight young readers.
A page of activities at book?s end invites
children to sort and count the hats in the
book, reinforcing critical early-childhood
concepts through fun, accessible exercises.
This beautiful book will help kids get up close to the fuzzy,
feathery, scaly and smooth faces of creatures and critters
from big to small.
By looking carefully at the incredible photos contained
in the book, kids will learn how animals see, hear, taste,
and smell:
Do you know how a starfish feeds itself?
Or how a cat finds its way in the dark?
This book will answer these questions, and more!
Anim a l Fac es
by Darlyne A. Murawski
8 x 8 inches, 36 pages, Ages 5-8
Bugs L i k e I t Hot . Dogs Do Not .
by Margo Linn
8 x 8 inches, 36 pages, Ages 5-8
A cold-blooded animal can adapt to changing temperatures,
but most animals can only survive within a narrow temperature
range. The animals in this book like it either hot, or cold,
but not both.
The book?s text is deliberately spare. The simplicity of the words,
combined with detailed photos, make a complex idea easily
understood by kids beginning to learn about animal adaptation.
A game at the end of the book tests
kids' understanding of the idea that an
animal?s survival is specific to the kind
of weather it faces and is adapted to.
Discussions about climate change
will surely follow:
- Polar bears like it cold? what
happens to them when the ice
melts?
- Do insects like warm and wet
environments?
- What happens when rainfall
decreases and ponds dry up?
How T h i n g s Wor k in t he H o u se
by Lisa Campbell Ernst
8 x 9.5 inches, 36 pages, Ages 4-8
- Similar to David Macaulay?s wildly popular The Way
Things Work, but featuring easy-to-understand language
skewed to a much younger audience
- Satisfies children?s curiosity about how familiar things
work with simple but thorough explanations
- Beautifully complements companion title How
Things Work in the Yard
How does a spoon work? Or a bathtub? Or a
toilet? Award-winning author and illustrator Lisa
Campbell Ernst takes a close look at these and
many more household objects. The detailed
language is thorough but accessible, inviting
young readers to explore the functioning of
common items they see and use every day.
Ernst?s meticulous collages beautifully illustrate
each entry.
How T h i n g s Wor k in t he Ya r d
by Lisa Campbell Ernst
8 x 9.5 inches, 36 pages, Ages 4-8
- Similar to David Macaulay?s wildly popular
The Way Things Work, but featuring easy-to-understand
language skewed to a younger audience
- A great book to bring outside, where children can
combine reading with physical exploration
- The ideal take-along book for teachers, librarians,
and parents who require quick answers to the many
questions posed by young readers
How does a bubble work? Or a robin, or a
dandelion? Award-winning, best-selling author
and illustrator Lisa Campbell Ernst takes kids
into the great outdoors to explore common
natural objects in a fun, accessible format.
In detailed, but easy-to-understand, language,
Ernst describes the inner workings of acorns,
bubbles, puddles, ants, wagons, clouds, and
birds. Her meticulous and cleverly labeled
drawings inventively illustrate the functioning of
everyday objects.
Um b r ella Opposit es:
Wet a n d Dr y
by Margo Linn
8 x 8 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-7
- The humble umbrella is elevated in this fresh take
on the opposites concept book.
- Kids will relate to the photos of children with umbrellas
in many different environments.
- Pairs of antonyms will help kids develop critical
language and reading skills.
This isn?t just any concept book on opposites!
Using the common umbrella as a framing
mechanism, this title introduces young readers
to delightful pairs of antonyms.
The book itself is in two parts? rainy
and sunny? which adds another layer
of opposites fun!
Charming photos of kids with umbrellas
reinforce the concepts presented.
Count i n g Ch i c k e ns
by Flensted
7.5 x 11 inches, 36 pages, Ages 4-8
Don't count your chickens.
Do count your eggs!
World-famous Flensted Mobiles make counting creative:
- Touch the colorful, raised images as you count
by ones, twos, or threes!
- A new story problem to solve on every page!
- Add or subtract!
Arithmetic has never been
so much fun or so colorful!
Embossed images make for
a multi-sensory, tactile experience.
BACKLIST
Series
Is a Book a Box for Wo r ds?
by Harriet Ziefert, illustrations by Mercè Galí
8.5 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-8
Rights Sold: USA, Red Comet Press
- Innovative concept book takes the humble box to new heights
- Universal theme transcends culture, nationality, income level
- Rhyming couplets and utterly charming art reinforce concepts
What's in a box?
If a safe is a box for money, is a hive a box for honey?
Lilting rhymes and wordplay pair beautifully with mixed-media art
to introduce young readers to the many types of and uses for boxes.
This clever concept book expands the idea of the box from a simple
storage item to an instrument, abode, sports equipment, etc.
Sc rib b le s a n d I n k Se r i es:
- Sc r i bbl e s an d I n k H i k e t o t h e To p
- Sc r i bbl e s an d I n k Cle a n Up t he Oc ean
- Sc r i bbl e s an d I n k A d opt a Pet Ro c k
- Sc r i bbl e s an d I n k Cam p i n t h e Woo d s
- Sc r i bbl e s an d I n k B u ild a n I g loo
Mr. B al l Ser i e s:
- Mr. B a ll 's Ve r y , Ver y , Ver y Bi g Ca k e
- Mr. B a ll 's B e st B al l: L o st a n d Foun d
What Ca n You Do? Se r ie s:
- Wh at Ca n You Do Wit h a Ba l l?
- Wh at Ca n You Do on a Far m ?
- Wh at Ca n You Do Wit h a Pet ?
- Wh at Ca n You Do Wit h Wat er?
BACKLIST
Series
Sc rib b l e s and Ink
Hik e t o t h e Top
by Ethan Long
6.5 x 9 inches, 72 pages
Ages 5-8
Rights Sold: China (Chinese
Simplified)
Sc rib b l e s and I n k
Clean U p t he
Oc e a n
by Ethan Long
6.5 x 9 inches, 60 pages
Ages 5-8
Rights Sold: China
(Chinese Simplified)
Scribbles, the cat, and Ink, the mouse, are back!
This time, the artistic pals hike up a mountain
drawn by Ink. After careful packing for any
eventuality, the pair sets off with the summit as
their goal. Along the way, they encounter bugs,
hunger, and even a hissing snake? good thing
they were well-prepared!
Kids will delight in both the familiar, adversarial,
yet friendly banter, and in the fun, new hijinks of
this latest Jump-Into-Chapters installment.
While sailing on the ocean, award-winning
artist-pals Scribbles and Ink notice plastic bottles
and other litter floating in the water. Hilarity ensues
as they attempt to clean it all up using nothing but
their little boat and some nets that Scribbles
draws.
Once ashore, they contrive a ?game? to convince
the animals on the beach to help them gather and
dispose of more trash. Facts about plastic and
recycling at the end of the book add an
eco-friendly nonfiction element that is sure to
please parents and teachers.
Sc rib b l e s and I n k
Adopt a Pet Roc k
by Ethan Long
6.5 x 9 inches, 68 pages, Ages 5-8
Scribbles and Ink are in for a real adventure this time!
In an effort to find a shed-free, trouble-free, easy-care
pet, the duo adopt a pet rock. Follow along as the
artistic friends engage in their usual bickering and
eventual reconciliation, all while becoming "parents"
to an imaginary pet.
Young readers will relate to the universal themes of
wanting a pet in this latest installment in the beloved
series.
Sc rib b l e s and I n k
Cam p i n t he
Woods
by Ethan Long
6.5 x 9 inches, 64 pages
Ages 5-8
Scribbles the cat and Ink the mouse go on a
camping trip featuring the duo's trademark artistic
shenanigans. Follow along as they use their
creative skills to pitch a tent, catch fireflies, go
fishing, and tell ghost stories!
Young readers will delight in the cat-and-mouse
duo's hilarious problem-solving tactics in this
outdoorsy adventure. A kid-friendly s'mores recipe
is featured at tale's end.
Sc rib b l e s and Ink
Ou t o f t he B ox
by Ethan Long
Rights Sold:
China (Simplified Chinese)
Scribbles the cat and Ink the
mouse are buddies and
fellow artists. In this
adventure, the arrival of a
box of cheese brings a
yummy snack for Ink and an
artistic opportunity for
Scribbles?he loves the box!
What can he make from it?
Sc rib b l e s and I n k
Build a n I g loo
by Ethan Long
6.5 x 9 inches, 64 pages
Ages 5-8
Here?s how Scribbles and
Ink build an igloo... chapter
by chapter. Despite some
disagreements, they
manage to:
1. Plan it
2. Start it
3. Stack and pack
4. Finish it
5. Enjoy it
At the end of the narrative, there are igloo facts,
plus suggestions for the reader to build an igloo
model out of sugar cubes or marshmallows.
Sounds like fun!
Everything!?including an alien head, a monster mask.
Soon Ink wants to make something from the box too?
a race car, a puppet theater. Then, they both want the
box! Squabbling ensues and?RRRRIPP! They blame
each other, but also gain a view of how the other sees
them (S thinks I is too bossy; I sees S as too wussy).
Fighting is a drag, and they both realize they could
change a little bit. So S orders tons
of boxes and they have a box-tastic
art extravaganza culminating in a
fabulous train made out of... guess
what! Note: whatever S&I make
"comes to life."
Sc rib b l e s and I n k
by Ethan Long
8 x 10 inches, 36 pages with
foldout
Ages 5-8
Rights Sold: China (Simplified
Chinese)
Sc rib b l e s and I n k
T he Cont est
by Ethan Long
Rights Sold: China
(Simplified Chinese)
Scribbles the cat and Ink the
mouse are buddies and fellow
artists. Ink is excited for them
to enter a "Draw a Dinosaur"
contest.
This is the book that introduced Scribbles and Ink,
who are now featured in an interactive series on
PBSKids.org. This title launched the "Scribbles and Ink"
series of books, which have cumulatively garnered more
than 9 million views on digital platforms.
Scribbles the cat and Ink the mouse are buddies and
fellow artists. Ink is excited for them to enter a "Draw a
Dinosaur" contest. The prize is two tickets to a
mud-themed amusement park. Ink is secretly scared of
drawing a dinosaur. He urges Scribbles to have a go at
it--but thinks the resulting effort looks like a prehistoric
chicken. Next, Ink draws...an egg--and insists there's a
dinosaur inside it. He's right!
As the egg-drawing hatches, a baby dino crawls out, and
starts wailing for his mommy. Suddenly, the
Chick-a-saurus comes in and scoops the baby into her
feathery arms. Realizing that they won't win the contest,
Ink creates a "Best Buddy" trophy for Scribbles and Ink
and dino-duo throw a mud party for Ink!
Mr. B a l l 's Ver y, Ver y,
Ver y B i g Ca k e
by Michael Townsend
6.5 x 9 inches, 72 pages, Ages 5-8
- New Mr. Ball title from author/artist Michael Townsend
- Instead of a cumulative tale, Townsend presents a
story about a cake that gets smaller and smaller!
- Jump-Into-Chapters series: a bridge between
picture books and text-heavy chapter books
- Kids will be so busy laughing at Mr. Ball's antics
that they won't notice they're reading independently!
Mr. Ball is back in this latest installment of the popular series.
Mr. Ball sets out for his best friend's birthday party with a
VERY large cake. Hilarity ensues as he encounters one hiccup
after another and his cake gets increasingly smaller! In the end,
friendship is what matters, despite the sad state of Mr. Ball's
birthday gift.
Young readers can't help but giggle as they follow
along on Mr. Ball's cake-tastic adventure! Also Available:
Mr . Ball Makes a To-Do List
8 x 11 inches, 96 pages
Mr. B a l l 's Best Ball:
Lost and Found
by Michael Townsend
6.5 x 9 inches, 78 pages, Ages 5-8
- Latest Mr. Ball title from author/artist Michael Townsend
- Mr. Ball loses his favorite toy but gets help from his pals
as he sets out on an adventure to find it.
- Jump-Into-Chapters series: a bridge between picture
books and text-heavy chapter books
- Kids will be so busy laughing at Mr. Ball's antics that
they won't notice they're reading independently!
Here comes Mr. Ball again in another installment of the popular series.
Mr. Ball's favorite toy is? you guessed it? a ball, and it's gone missing!
Join along as Mr. Ball gathers his friends to search high and low
for his beloved ball. Along the way, they brave a deep, dark tunnel,
encounter a flock of beach birds, and play a high-stakes game
of volleyball against a team of very competitive rabbits!
Kids will relate to Mr. Ball's distress at
losing his favorite toy, as well as his relief
at story's end.
Also Available:
Mr . Ball: An Egg-Cellen t Advent ur e
8 x 11 inches, 88 pages
What Can You Do w it h a Ball?
by Harriet Ziefert
8 x 8 inches, 36 pages, Ages 3-7
What Can You Do with a Ball? features action verbs for each
letter describing things kids can do with the humble ball.
Aim it! Balance it! Catch it!
The spare text and action-packed photos will introduce readers
to letters and simple word construction, all while sparking their
imagination and encouraging outdoor and indoor play.
What Ca n You Do o n a Far m ?
by Harriet Ziefert
8 x 8 inches, 66 pages, Ages 3-7
Kids who live in suburban and urban environments will love this
primer on all the things that children do on a farm.
Admire the fields! Brush the mare! Collect eggs!
The alphabet book is elevated in this accessible, charming title
that features action-packed photos and spare text to introduce
young readers to the agricultural lifestyle.
What Ca n You Do w it h a Pet ?
by Harriet Ziefert
8 x 8 inches, 44 pages, Ages 3-7
Each page features a letter, yes, but each letter starts action verbs
describing things kids can do with their pets. Every turn of the page
shows photos of different kinds of pets, from the standard cats
and dogs to more exotic pets like iguanas and chinchillas.
The spare text and charming photos will introduce young readers
to letters and simple word construction, all while enchanting them
with images of adorable domesticated animals.
What Can You Do w it h Wat er?
by Harriet Ziefert
8 x 8 inches, 56 pages, Ages 3-7
Each page features a letter, yes, but each letter starts action verbs
describing things kids can do with water. Every turn of the page
features photos of kids enjoying H2O in a different way.
The spare text and charming photos will introduce young readers
to letters and simple word construction, all while enchanting them
with images of water, snow, and ice play.
BACKLIST
Pic t ur e Book s:
Fic t ion
BACKLIST
Pic t ur e Book s:
Fic t ion
B ar r o u x
- I t 's Ti m e t o Say Goo dnigh t
- B unny's L esson s
- Whe r e Is t h e Roc k e t ?
- M y Dog T hink s I 'm a Gen iu s
- L uc y Re sc ue d
- Ex t r aor d inar y Pet s
- B uc k i n' Bi ll y: T he Colt Wh o
Wouldn't We ar a Sad d le
- Pat c hes Shares Hi s Color s
- I Wan t t o Be B ig !
- Snac k t im e for a Pu r ple Snak e
- Red Cat , Bl ue Cat
- Bac k s t a ge Cat
- Hans el and Gr et el
- Snow Whit e
- T h e M ix ed-Up St o r y Of : T hr e e Gr uf f Goat s,
a Be ar Tri o, Tw o L it t l e Gir ls , a Bad Wo lf ,
a Ver y Sm e ll y Tr oll, a nd a Princ e ss or T w o
- T h e Pr inc es s a nd t he Pea s a nd Ca r r o t s
- Shopp in g w it h Da d dy
It 's Tim e t o Say
Go o d N i g h t
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Barroux
8.5 x 11 inches, 36 pages,
Ages 4-8
Based loosely on the Comden & Green song "I Said
Good Morning," jaunty verse takes readers to different
landscapes in which a small boy is saying so many
"good morning's" that by the time he is done, it's time to
say "goodnight!" All are rendered in Barroux's signature
droll and endearing style.
Barroux lives and works in Paris, France.
Bunny's L e s s o n s
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Barroux
9.5 x 9.5 inches, 40 pages,
Ages 4-8
A stuffed toy learns many of life?s lessons from his
owner and constant companion, Charlie. When Charlie
plays the tuba, Bunny learns about ?loud.? When
Charlie plays doctor, Bunny learns about ?ouch.?
Harriet Ziefert and Barroux charmingly tell the tale of an
inseparable pair who learn about the daily delights
(along with the bumps and bruises) of friendship and
love.
- Instantly draws kids in as they seek to follow the rocket,
discover what comes next, and gain a grasp on how the
words and images connect to one another
- Ideal for group and one-on-one sharing and discussion
- Includes critical curriculum concepts such as opposites,
distance words, and spatial relationships
Wher e I s t he Roc k et ?
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Barroux
9 x 9 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-8
The journey includes a fantasy landscape
with touches of surrealism? a giant alligator, a little
boy riding a whale that the rocket trails behind, etc.
Featuring a very spare text, it's a fascinating journey
in perspective as a rocket travels from a child's
bedroom, to outer space, past birds, alligators,
a whale, and other venues? to land back in the
bedroom as part of a mobile of planets and stars.
Where Is the Rocket? presents a collection of opposite
and spatial relationship words (e.g., near/far, on/off,
above/below, in front/behind) via the travels of
a little rocket ship.
My Dog T hink s I 'm a Ge n i u s
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Barroux
8.5 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-8
Louie loves watching his young master paint, and when the boy
puts his finishing touches on a particularly good self-portrait, Louie
barks enthusiastically.
One day, when the boy is at school, Louie tries his own paw and
paints a still life. Is this purely an accident, or is Louie a ?genius,?
just like his master?
Children will delight in Barroux?s
whimsical illustrations of Louie dipping
his nose and paws into colorful paint
and creating a canine masterpiece.
Luc y Resc u e d
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Barroux
8.5 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-8
Lucy is rescued, but is she really home?
Lucy has been adopted by a nice family. ?Wha-ooo-ooo-roo!?
Lucy howls? all day, all night, and even in between. What does
Lucy need? A comfy bed, special treats, lullabies? Lucy has
a family, but helping her feel at home is a little trickier.
This story portrays that growing-up-moment when a kid steps
outside of her own concerns and tries to help someone she
doesn?t totally understand.
Add in a dash of drama and mystery,
a little canine craziness, and a session
with a dog psychologist, and you?ve got
a bright and funny ?new pet? story that?s
both simply wise and wisely simple.
Together they?ve created extraordinary
pets? a dog who paints and a very wise
bunny. And now Harriet Ziefert and
Barroux bring kids the story of a shelter
dog who travels a unique pathway
to finally feel at home.
This delightful book features gatefolds that transform
everyday animals into the exotic pets that kids dream about
owning.
A cat is cuddly, but an elephant? Extraordinary! A chihuahua
is cute, but a tarantula? Terrific! The fantasy of owning a
giraffe, penguin, or octopus will appeal to young children's
active imaginations.
Ex t r a o r di n a r y Pet s
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Barroux
8 x 9 inches, 40 pages, ages 4-8 years
Buc k i n ' B i l l y: T he Colt Who Wouldn't We a r a Sad dle
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Brian Fitzgerald
8.5 x 11 inches, 36 pages, Ages 4-8
- Western-themed tale with a moral:
patience and kindness eventually pay off
- Rhyming, twangy text pairs with ranch-tastic artwork
- Spread of horse anatomy and tack vocabulary
Cowboy Ed can?t get his colt, Billy, to wear a saddle.
Follow along as he tries everything? from being stern,
to bringing along a lamb and dog, to offering apples.
Kids will laugh and respond to this Western-themed tale
with a moral: patience and kindness eventually pay off.
A spread of horse anatomy and horse vocabulary adds
a non-fiction component to this rip-roarin? story.
Pat c hes Shar es
His Color s
by Margo Linn
illustrations by Brian Fitzgerald
8 x 10 inches, 40 pages,
Ages 4-8
- Winning combo of dogs and rainbows
is sure to please young readers
- Theme of being different is treated with
kid-friendly care
- Complexity of childhood relationships
presented in a charming, accessible tale
I Wa n t t o B e B i g !
by Margo Linn
illustrations by Brian Fitzgerald
8 x 10 inches, 40 pages,
Ages 4-8
Rights sold: Korea
- A little bird finds a creative solution
to his problem
- Young kids will identify with the main
character, who wants to be bigger
- Children love a journey, and Charlie?s
odyssey does not disappoint
- Clever, color-coded speech balloons
make following dialogue easy
Sn a c k t i m e for a Pur ple Snak e
by Harriet Ziefert, illustrations by Todd McKie
8 x 10 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-8
- Inter-generational tale about a grandfather
and granddaughter, both artists
- Artistic collaboration is at the heart of this
charming story
- Concepts meet storytelling: primary and
secondary colors are introduced
- McKie's bold, primitive illustrations complement
Ziefert's pitch-perfect text
When Jessica visits her grandpa? who is
an artist? they paint a picture together,
and he teaches her a little bit about color
and composition along the way.
Jessica starts by painting a purple snake,
Grandpa adds a green bug for the snake
to eat, and they continue back and forth
until the masterpiece is complete!
Red Cat , B l u e Cat
by Jenni Desmond
8.5 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-8
Rights Sold: France, Korea
A purr-fect friendship story.
In one house live two cats of two different colors.
Red Cat is athletic and bouncy. Blue Cat is smart
and inventive. What do they have in common?
Lots and lots of ?grrrr! hiss! spit!?? and more than
a little mutual jealousy. Elegantly silly shenanigans
ensue as each cat tries to change himself into a cat
of a different hue.
Every kid sometimes wants to be someone else.
And so, it turns out, do some cats.
Kids will relate to how hard it is for each cat to try to
be like the other. They?ll also love the true-to-life way
that, after the fur stops flying, an unexpected change
occurs, making both cats happy to be just exactly
who they are.
- Part backstage theatre-primer, part
cat-adventure story
- Introduces kids to the personnel,
mechanics, and equipment involved
in a Broadway play
- Award-winning illustrator Jenni Desmond
captures a cat?s movement perfectly
- Jenni Desmond lives and works in London
Bac k s t a ge Cat
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Jenni Desmond
8.5 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-8
A runaway kitty named Simon introduces kids to what
it takes to put on a show. It?s a kid-pleasing peek at a
fascinating world that draws both stardom-seekers
and those who prefer to remain behind the scenes.
With art by acclaimed illustrator Jenni Desmond, kids will
discover that there?s just as much interesting stuff behind
the footlights? and up in the catwalks? as on the stage!
Hansel a n d Gr et el
illustrations by Emma Block
7 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 3-6
Emma Block, who lives and works in London, provides
the wonderful contemporary illustrations for this retelling
of Hansel and Gretel.
Hansel and Gretel, who are poor, lost children, manage
to outsmart a wicked witch who wants to eat them, and
return to their father after Gretel manages to push the
witch in the oven.
Sounds terrifying? but the lovely pictures
by Emma Block manage to make this
a sweet story of how siblings can support
each other, survive, and escape the
dangers of being left alone in a forest.
Sn ow Whit e
illustrations by Sebastian van Doninck
7 x 11 inches, 32 pages, Ages 3-6
This abridged version of the 1846 Grimms fairy tale
is made modern for today's children.
They will read the refrain:
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who in this land is fairest of all?
They will meet a wicked stepmother, seven dwarfs, and a lovely
Snow White, who has an apple stuck in her throat, which is
dislodged by a handsome prince.
And of course, a happy ending:
Snow White marries the tall prince and they live happily ever after.
Sebastian van Doninck, who lives and works
in Antwerp, Belgium, provides artwork that
is particularly beautiful and appropriate for
this modern retelling.
This fairy tale mashup is a fun twist on four classic stories: The Three Billy Goats Gruff,
Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
A storyteller sits down
before an audience of children
to tell a last story before she
retires. It starts out like a typical tale,
until the characters begin
making suggestions.
Before you know it, additional
characters are added, plots get
jumbled, and everyone has
opinions about how the
story should end!
T he Mix ed-Up St or y Of :
T hr ee Gr uf f Go at s, a Bear Trio , Tw o Lit t le Gir l s,
a Ba d Wol f , a Ver y Sm ell y Tr ol l, a nd a Prin c e ss o r Tw o
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Brian Fitzgerald
10 x 8 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-8
- A modern mashup of four fairy tales
- Giggle-inspiring, jumbled plots of familiar stories
- Cheeky versions of classic characters interact
with a librarian-inspired storyteller
- Readers identify with an audience of children
at the bottom of each page
T he Princ ess and t he Peas and Ca r r ot s
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Travis Foster
8.5 x 11 inches, 40 pages with two fold-outs, Ages 4-8
- A clever application of ?The Princess and the Pea?
to the life of a more realistic girl
- The picky, particular main character will strike
a chord of recognition
- Great for kids with a wide palette of emotions
Most of the time she is good Princess Rosebud.
But when there?s a hole in her sock, or her sweater is itchy,
or? ick!? the peas on her plate are smushed up right next
to the carrots, this strong-willed little miss becomes the picky
and prickly Princess Fussy. Sound familiar?
This modern rendition of The Princess and the Pea
offers a funny, insightful reflection of how important
having certain things be ?just so? can be to certain kids.
Everyone will cheer the surprising twist that reveals
why Rosebud cannot get comfy at bedtime. Is it simply
the return of Princess Fussy? Or might there be a more
royal reason for her finicky convictions?
BACKLIST
Pic t ur e Book s:
Super Sim ple St ories
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Travis Foster
6.8 x 10.3 inches, 32 pages, Ages 2-5
In this charming family tale, Mike goes shopping with his father
and sister. The kids get haircuts, go to the shoe store, get balloons,
and eat ice cream. And through it all, Pam copies everything that
Mike does. Despite his annoyance, Mike comes to understand how
much Pam looks up to her big brother.
Shopping with Daddy perfectly captures the push-and-pull of sibling
and family dynamics in the relatable outing of a trip to the mall. Big
brother and little sister get on each other?s nerves but ultimately have
a great time.
Sh o p p i n g Wit h Da d dy
BACKLIST
Pic t ur e Book s:
Super Sim ple St ories
- Em il y a nd A lex : Pl ain an d Fa nc y (Bar r ou x )
- Em il y a nd A lex : N aught y a nd N ic e (Bar r ou x )
- Big N os e, Lit t le No se, B ig Toe s, L it t le Toes
- My Li t t le Frien d
- K ids Have B ik e s, Feet Have H ik e s
Em il y & A l ex : Plain and Fa n c y
Em il y & A l ex : Naught y a n d Nic e
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Barroux
7.5 x 7.5 inches, 40 pages, Ages 2-5
Meet Emily and Alex, identical twins who love being different: Emily?s
clean and Alex is dirty; Emily likes dots and Alex likes stripes; Emily is
noisy and Alex is quiet. Acclaimed artist Barroux makes his Blue Apple
Books debut with two charming and witty books of opposites, featuring a
pair of lovable twins who are double the trouble and double the fun.
- Kids will delight in this fresh take on the concept
book about opposites.
- Multiple births are on the rise, and this book will be
popular with twins.
- Two books for each sibling to read and then switch
make for twice the reading fun.
Bright, bold animal illustrations pair beautifully with text that
informs, compares, and invites the reader to ponder.
Elephant ears are big; squirrel ears are little. Elephants
flap their ears to stay cool; squirrels move their ears
to communicate with each other.
Animal images from the incomparable, Caldecott medalist
Simms Taback jump off the pages with bright, colorful
backgrounds.
Kids and adults alike will enjoy the interactive experience
of reading this book and answering the
just-right-for-young-children questions? together!
Big N o s e , L i t t le N o s e , B i g To e s , Lit t l e To e s
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Simms Taback
8 x 10 inches, 36 pages, Ages 3-7
- A fresh take on the ordinary opposites book
- Non-fiction concepts meet interactive reading
in this book about animals, body parts, and relative size
- Art by Caldecott medalist Simms Taback pairs perfectly
with just-right text
- Pairs of opposites are accompanied by questions
that encourage adult-child interaction
My Lit t le Friend
illustrations by Tim Palin
8 x 10 inches, 36 pages, Ages 3-6
- This tale is highly relatable:
every kid has an attachment
to a favorite toy, doll, or blanket.
- Kids will love the big
elephant/little elephant
dynamic in this adorable story.
- Young readers will learn it?s
okay to be sad when the main
character loses her " lovey."
Because I have a little friend,
I?m not afraid of the dark.
Or the doctor.
Or tunnels.
Or bridges.
In this charming tale, an adorable young elephant
lists all the ways Ellie, her stuffed animal, enriches
her life? from keeping her company, to helping her
use her imagination, to giving her courage in the dark.
The die-hard affection for a ?lovey? will be a familiar
emotion to all young readers, who will be inspired
to share with their grown-ups what their little friend
means to them.
This whimsical book pairs experiences and objects in a child?s
world using rhyming couplets. The poetic text features unlikely
groupings, encouraging kids to compare and contrast aspects
of the world around them in new ways.
K i d s H ave B i k es , Feet H ave Hik e s
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Tim Palin
8.5 x 11 inches, 40 pages, Ages 4-8
Also Available:
Activity Book, 40 pages
Doors have bells.
Wishes have wells.
Summers have bicycles.
Winters have icicles.
BACKLIST
Pic t ur e Book s:
Non-Fic t ion
- Color s T hat Z in g
- Lines T h at Wigg le
- Shap es T hat Rol l
- Eve r y He r e Has a T h er e
- Eve r y Dow n Ha s a n U p
- Eve r y St op Ha s a Go
- T h an k You, Red He ns
- T h an k You, Woo ll y Sheep
- T h an k You, Ho ne y Bees
- T h an k You, Spo t t ed Cow
- Big Be as t s: Whic h Is Whi c h ?
- Cr eat u r es : Whic h I s Whic h?
- Feat hered a nd Fur r y Fri en ds :
Wh ic h I s Whi c h?
- T h e I ns an d Out s o f B el l y Bu t t on s
BACKLIST
Pic t ur e Book s:
Non-Fic t ion
Color s t hat Z i n g
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Steve Wilson
7.5 x 10 inches, 36 pages, Ages 4-8
- The latest companion title to Lines That Wiggle
and Shapes That Roll
- An innovative take on the color concept book
- Colors are personified and do unexpected things
like sing, dance, and run
Some colors are soft and
whispery-quiet.
Others are noisy, just like a riot!
Colors don't just sit there in this
action-packed concept book! The
joyful, rhyming text has colors
marching, partying, and soaring.
Kids will delight in the playful
illustrations of anthropomorphized
hues swinging and dancing.
The usual non-fiction content of
ordinary concept books (primary
and secondary colors, for
instance) is elevated and made
oh-so-fun in this most unusual book
about colors.
Also Available:
Activity Book, 64 pages
Lines T hat Wi g g le
by Candace Whitman
illustrations by Steve Wilson
7.5 x 10 inches, 36 pages, Ages 4-8
- One line runs through the entire book, becoming
something different on each page
- Lines are everywhere: a leaf?s veins, a spider's web,
a mummy?s wrappings
- Bouncy verse and lively artwork reinforce concepts
Lines that tickle, lines that sprout...
Bugs have lines that stick right out!
Also Available:
Activity Book, 64 pages
Sh a pes T hat Ro ll
by Karen Nagel
illustrations by Steve Wilson
7.5 x 10 inches, 36 pages, Ages 4-8
- Sequel to Lines That Wiggle, adding shapes
to the concept of lines
- Presents shapes in not-your-everyday structures
- More advanced shapes, like spheres
and diamonds, are introduced
Some shapes stack, some shapes don't.
Eggs and balls are shapes that won't!
Also Available:
Activity Book, 64 pages
Ever y H e r e Has a T h e r e
by Margo Linn
illustrations by Brian Fitzgerald
11 x 8.5 inches, 36 pages, Ages 4-8
Rights Sold: Korea, Turkey, Taiwan
- Innovative, narrative concept book offers
a new take on learning opposites
- Follow a load of books from factory to reader,
learning pairs of antonyms along the way
- Colored artwork cleverly focuses a reader?s attention
on the opposites on each black-and-white spread
- One of three in a series, complementing
Every Down Has an Up and Every Stop Has a Go
Follow along as boxes of books are moved from the factory where they were
produced to a container ship, and ultimately into the hands of a child in a bookstore.
Young readers will learn pairs of antonyms along the way in this fresh take
on the opposites concept book. In addition, they?ll be introduced to accessible
non-fiction content about shipping on the high seas.
Every load has an unload.
Every on has an off.
Ever y St op
Has a Go
by Margo Linn
illustrations by
Brian Fitzgerald
11 x 8.5 inches, 36 pages,
Ages 4-8
Rights Sold: Korea,
China (Chinese
Simplified), Turkey
- Follow a boy and his parents on
a train ride from town to city
- Innovative, narrative concept book
offers a new take on learning opposites
Every in has an out.
Every dark has a light.
Follow along with a little boy and his parents as they
take a train ride from their town into the city.
Young readers will learn pairs of antonyms. In
addition, they?ll be introduced to accessible train
vocabulary by the engineer, who explains how she
makes sure the train arrives safely and on time.
Every arrive has a depart.
Every near has a far.
Follow along with a little girl, her dad, and their pet
Dachshund as they take an airplane ride to meet
her mom. Their day starts at one airport and ends
at another.
The little girl?s comments throughout introduce kids
to each aspect of a plane trip.
Ever y Dow n Has a n U p
by Margo Linn
illustrations by Brian Fitzgerald
8.5 x 11 inches, 36 pages, Ages 4-8
Rights Sold: Korea, China
(Chinese Simplified), Turkey
- A companion title to Every Here Has
a There and Every Stop Has a Go
- A new twist on the ordinary opposites
concept book
- Follow a girl, her dad, and her dog on
an airplane trip, learning pairs of
antonyms along the way
- Illustrations focus readers? attention
on a few colored elements on each
black-and-white page
This story follows a family as it raises chickens
and uses the eggs that they lay.
Each family member does his or her part: the
dad cares for the chickens, the mom hard-boils
the eggs, the children spread eggshells into the
garden as fertilizer, and the grandma uses egg
whites to make meringue cookies.
T hank You,
Wooll y Sheep
by Margo Linn
illustrations by Brian Fitzgerald
7 x 10.5 inches, 28 pages
Ages 4-8
Rights Sold: Korea
- Follow along as wool on a
sheep is sheared, spun, dyed,
and knitted
- Narrative non-fiction story
about a family offers a new
take on the farm animal book
- One of four titles in a series
about where everyday things
and foods come from
- ?Sheep by the Numbers?
spread rounds out the book
with facts about sheep
Follow along as a family raises sheep and uses
the wool they produce.
Kids will delight in watching the entire process of
making a red woolen hat? from shearing a sheep,
to spinning the wool, to dying the yarn, and then
to knitting the hat.
T hank You,
Red Hens
by Margo Linn
illustrations by Brian Fitzgerald
7 x 10.5 inches, 28 pages, Ages 4-8
- Charming story about a family
and their chicken coop
- Demonstrates how egg whites,
egg yolks, and egg shells can
be used
- One of four titles in a series about
where everyday things and foods
come from
- ?Chickens by the Numbers?
spread at tale?s end provides
non-fiction element
T hank You,
Honey B e e s
by Margo Linn
illustrations by Brian Fitzgerald
7 x 10.5 inches, 28 pages
Ages 4-8
- Young readers see the many
benefits a family reaps from their
backyard bee box
- One of four titles in a series about
where everyday things and foods
come from
- Bees and their survival are
?of the moment? and featured in
this charming story
- A final page of ?Bee Math?
provides a non-fiction element to
narrative tale
This story follows a family as it maintains a handcrafted
bee box in their yard and uses the products that come
from it.
Each family member does his or her part: the dad is
the amateur beekeeper, the mom makes candles using
the beeswax from the bee box, and the grandma
sweetens the children?s breakfast yogurt with honey.
T hank You,
Sp o t t ed Cow
by Margo Linn
illustrations by Brian Fitzgerald
7 x 10.5 inches, 28 pages
Ages 4-8
- Follow a family as it cares
for its milk cow in this
narrative non-fiction story
- Explores all the dairy
products that come from milk
- One of four titles in a series
about where everyday things
and foods come from
- A final page of ?Cow Math?
provides a non-fiction
element
A farm family cares for its milk cow and uses the
products that come from it in this charming story.
Kids will recognize the many dairy products they
eat, which are made from the cow?s milk by the
farmer and his wife.
It?s easy to follow along as family members make
dairy products from their cow?s milk (butter, yogurt,
whipped cream, ice cream, and cheese).
Big B e a s t s
Whic h Is Wh i c h?
illustrations by Ryan Kelly
6 x 9 inches, 24 pages with 8 flaps, Ages 4-8
- Innovative concept book about large
animals and what makes them unique
- Describes the difference between
often-confused pairs of animals
- Flaps reveal successive parts of
each animal as they are turned
Hippos and rhinos are both big and
gray. So which is which? The hippo
spends most of its time in the water
and has no horns. The rhino likes dry
land and has one, or two, horns.
Animals are cleverly paired in this fresh
take on the concept book. While many
animal duos have similarities and are
often mistaken for each another, the
books in this series explain their main
differences in spare, accessible text.
WI T H
GATEFOLDS
Cr eat ur e s
Whic h Is Wh i c h?
illustrations by Ryan Kelly
6 x 9 inches, 24 pages with 8 flaps, Ages 4-8
- Compares and contrasts
pairs of animals
- Innovative concept book about
animals and what makes them unique
- Successive parts of each animal are
revealed with every turn of a flap
This book gives the evergreen theme
of animals a new twist by pairing
creatures and pointing out their
differences.
WI T H
GATEFOLDS
Feat h e r y and Fu r r y Friends
Whic h Is Wh i c h?
illustrations by Ryan Kelly
6 x 9 inches, 24 pages with 8 flaps, Ages 4-8
- Describes the difference between
often-confused pairs of animals
- Flaps reveal successive parts of
each animal as they are turned
The clever pairing of similar
animals and an explanation of what
makes them different is at the heart
of this innovative concept book.
With each turn of a flap, kids will
reveal more of each animal, as well
as additional content.
WI T H
GAT EFOLDS
T he Ins and Out s o f B ell y But t ons
by Harriet Ziefert
8 x 8 inches, 32 pages, Ages 3-7
- Kids love belly buttons! This book will become
an instant favorite with the toddler set.
- Non-fiction content is presented using accessible,
kid-friendly text paired with charming photos
that reinforce the concepts.
- Subject matter is a springboard for comparing
humans and animals.
Kids will learn where belly buttons come
from, what kinds of belly buttons there are,
and which animals also have belly buttons
in this novel primer on the navel!
Fun photos of humans and animals pair
beautifully with the accessible, non-fiction
text.
Perfect for interactive, read-to-me
experiences between an adult and a toddler.
BACKLIST
Boar d and Novelt y Book s
Le t 's L ear n A bo ut Ve hi c l es
- B ig Wh eels
- B ig M ac h ines
- Em er genc y!
SAM i
- Sh apes Al l A r ound
- M or e o r L es s
- Who's A w ak e? Wh o's As le ep?
- Co un t ing b y Five s
- H er e Com es t he A ir p lane
- B ig , Bigg er , B ig gest
- 1 0 N oi sy Tr uc k s
- Wow ! A B ui ld in g Goe s Up!
- Hole s I ns id e
- Hole s Ou t s ide
- What B oat ?
Bo ar d Bo ok s
- It 's Tim e t o Ta k e a Na p
- It 's Tim e t o Go t o Sl eep
- What Co lo r Is a Di no saur?
- Whe n Wil l You Sle ep?
- Good M or ning, Tou c an !
- Nic k y's Ch rist m as Son g
- No, No , N ic k y !
- 10 Lit t le So c k Monk ey s
BACKLIST
Boar d and Novelt y Book s
Big Wh eels
illustrations by Archie Spree
8 x 8 inches, 32 pages, Ages 2-5
- Things that go are a staple for toddler and pre-K readers.
This book features 14 vehicles that transport people and goods.
- Kids and parents alike will appreciate the well-researched
detail in this book's illustrations.
- The final spread invites readers to find the differences between
the vehicles in each paired set, which helps develop visual
discrimination and compare-and-contrast skills.
Young readers will delight in the transformation of vehicles that transport
goods or people with every turn of a page. Watch as an empty auto
transport vehicle is transformed into a fully-loaded truck carrying cars
galore!
Kids can compare a garbage truck with a
recycling truck in this innovative take on the
?things that go? concept book. Vehicles featured
include those that transport people, cars,
garbage, recycling, logs, horses, and building
materials.
Gatefolds add new vehicle components as they
are opened.
Big M a c hines
illustrations by Archie Spree
8 x 8 inches, 32 pages, Ages 2-5
- Super-sized construction vehicles remain a staple for toddler
and pre-K readers. This book features 14 vehicles.
- Kids and parents alike will appreciate the well-researched detail
in this book's illustrations.
- The final spread invites readers to find the differences between
the vehicles in each paired set, which helps develop visual
discrimination and compare-and-contrast skills.
Young readers will delight in the transformation of one big construction
vehicle after another with every turn of a page. Watch as an empty dump
truck becomes a dump truck filled with dirt and gravel by a backhoe.
Kids can compare a wheel loader with
a track loader in this innovative ?things that go?
concept book. Vehicles included are flatbed
truck, backhoe, concrete mixer, dump truck,
crane truck, tractor, baler, loader, bulldozer,
paver, roller, woodchipper, bucket truck,
and excavator.
Gatefolds add new machine components
as they are opened.
Em er genc y!
illustrations by Archie Spree
8 x 8 inches, 32 pages, Ages 2-5
- Things that go are a staple for toddler and pre-K readers.
This book features 14 vehicles that transport people and goods.
- Each vehicle is transformed into another as each page is turned.
Look carefully?many details, such as the gender of the driver,
change with the opening of each gatefold!
- The final spread invites readers to find the differences between
the vehicles in each paired set, which helps develop visual
discrimination and compare-and-contrast skills.
What could be more fun than a fire truck?
Why, a fire truck with its ladder extended,
with firefighters in action!
Young readers will delight in the transformation
of one emergency vehicle after another with
every opening of the gatefolds in this book.
Vehicles included are fire engine, ambulance,
police car, fire ladder truck, police motorcycle,
tow truck, medical helicopter, and bucket truck.
Wow ! A B uilding Goes Up!
illustrations by Archie Spree
8 x 8 inches, 28 pages, Ages 4-7
- Construction-obsessed pre-K and kindergarten readers will love
the oodles of construction vehicles, workers, and equipment
in this book.
- Each step in the construction process is expanded as each page
is turned. Look carefully? many details are added with each step!
- Kids will delight in the ?how things are made? aspect of this
interactive, cumulative title.
Construction sites have long fascinated young
children, and this book takes a deep dive into the
construction of a building. Young readers will
follow along as construction workers build a
building, one step at a time.
From the pouring of the foundation to the
installation of wiring, plumbing, floors, and walls,
each turn of a page adds an element to the
growing building. Fold-outs add details to each
of the eight steps in the construction process:
1) dig, 2) pour, 3) frame, 4) install, 5) protect,
6) finish, 7) paint, 8) clean up and plant.
Holes I n s i d e
Holes Ou t side
by Margo Linn
illustrations by Brian Fitzgerald
8 x 8 inches, 24 pages, Ages 4-7
- Unlike other books in the " how things work" genre, which
focus on the workings of different objects, these titles
explore just one concept? the hole? and its many functions.
- These books invite the back-and-forth of a conversation
between child and adult, which significantly improves
literacy skills.
- The optional die-cut gatefolds throughout these books
enhance the conceptual underpinning in a fresh new way.
These two books combine the ideas of holes
and inside/outside in an innovative concept
series that will captivate young readers.
Rhythmic text invites kids to explore the
interiors of their homes (Holes Inside) and
their neighborhoods (Holes Outside).The
books serve as a springboard for
conversation between parents/teachers and
kids as they talk about the many kinds and
functions of holes.
It 's Tim e t o Tak e a N a p
It 's Tim e t o Go t o Sl e e p
illustrations by Barroux
6.5 x 8 inches, 14 pages, Ages 1-3
- Offers a song-like rhythm with lots of repetition for babies
and toddlers.
- Ideal for naptime or bedtime and perfect for one-on-one
sharing, the text can also be sung.
- Barroux?s artwork has sophistication, flair, humor,
and emotional appeal.
Based loosely on the Comden & Green song ?I Said Good Morning,?
jaunty verse takes readers to different landscapes. In It's Time to
Take a Nap a small boy says so many ?good mornings? that by the
time he is done, it?s nap time, whereas in It's Time to Go to Sleep
he says so many "good nights" that at the end it's time to say
"good morning!" Both board books are rendered in Barroux?s
signature droll and endearing style.
Sh a pes All Ar ound
illustrations by SAMi
8 x 8 inches, 56 pages, Ages 3-6
- Each shape is accompanied by a charming and kid-friendly
rhyming couplet. This text serves to reinforce the learning
of the shape.
- Familiar objects are used as examples of each shape,
like a slice of pizza for ?triangle? or a balloon for ?ovoid.?
- The art in this book is particularly suited for learning shapes.
SAMi?s award-winning style is bold and bright, and lends
itself perfectly to illustrating shapes.
This title takes the standard shape concept
book to a whole new level! It introduces kids
to a dozen shapes, including both the
two-dimensional shapes found in most
standard shape concept books, and
three-dimensional shapes that seldom
appear in books for young children.
Rhyming couplets add a lyrical element and
reinforce the concepts.
Mor e or Less
illustrations by SAMi
8 x 10 inches, 40 pages, Ages 2-5
- Comparative words are critical for kids to understand
and express the relationship between objects and between people.
- Learning numbers is a fundamental skill for young children,
but incorporating more sophisticated synonyms for numbers
increases kids? literacy.
- SAMi?s award-winning illustrations are the perfect fit for
the concepts in this book. Familiar animals in bold colors will
delight young children and bring them back to this book over
and over again.
This innovative concept book introduces kids to
comparative words such as more, more, most and
few, fewer, fewest, as well as quantity words such as
duo, dozen, half dozen, and trio.
Young children encounter numbers and counting
throughout their day: at preschool, on television, and
in traditional concept books. This book, however,
introduces kids to the next level of vocabulary needed
to quantify and compare. See those three mice there?
They are a trio! There are five birds flying over the
mice, so there are fewer mice than birds.
Who's A w ak e? Who's Asleep?
illustrations by SAMi
8 x 8 inches, 32 pages, Ages 2-5
- Kids are introduced to the activities that go on in the natural
world while they sleep, as well as animals that sleep while
they are awake.
- Young readers are asked questions at the end of the book,
which encourages them to compare animals with humans.
For example, ?Do animals dream??
- SAMi?s award-winning illustrations are the perfect fit for
the concepts in this book. Animals in bold colors will delight
young children and bring them back to this book over and
over again.
The concept of nocturnal and diurnal animals
is at the heart of this fun, interactive book.
Rhyming couplets introduce sleeping and
active animals at night and during the day.
With every turn of the page, kids see a new
animal in its habitat, either asleep or awake.
SAMi?s bold artwork pairs beautifully with the
lyrical text to illustrate the concepts.
Count i n g b y Fi ves: 5, 10, 15, 20
illustrations by SAMi
8 x 8 inches, 32 pages, Ages 6-8
- With each turn of the page, kids will count from 5 to 10 to 15,
and so on. The numerals are reinforced with groups of five things.
- The cumulative addition pattern bolsters kids? comprehension
of the concept.
- SAMi?s award-winning style is bold and crisp, and perfectly illustrates
increasingly large groups of familiar, kid-friendly things.
This title takes the standard counting concept book
to a whole new level! Kids will learn to count by fives
from 5 to 100 in a fun, innovative format.
Quintets of fish, airplanes, and robots in SAMi?s
signature style reinforce the concept of counting
by fives. This book introduces an advanced counting
skill in an easy-to-follow, interactive format.
The first spread shows 0 + 5 = 5; the second shows
5 + 5 = 10; the third 5 + 5 + 5 = 15. This pattern
continues up until 50, followed by 75 and 100.
Her e Com es t he Air plane!
illustrations by SAMi
7 x 7 inches, 20 pages, Ages 0-2
- The time-tested technique of turning a spoon into a pretend
airplane to encourage babies to open wide is updated with
vibrant, contemporary illustrations.
- Baby will be delighted by the parade of adorable animal
faces opening wide for the airplane.
- Strong-selling books illustrated by SAMi have been named
Best Book of the Year by Child magazine and Parenting
magazine.
For breakfast, lunch or any munch-time, the
?here comes the airplane? classic
baby-feeding tactic gets added mileage in
this book for the youngest of children.
Parents and kids will delight in mealtime play
with this die-cut board book featuring baby
animals who ?open wide? to receive their own
spoonfuls of healthy baby food. Animals
include a bear, pig, cat, and dog eating peas,
bananas, blueberries, and cereal.
Big, B i g ger, B i g gest
illustrations by SAMi
8 x 10 inches, 32 pages, Ages 3-7
- This innovative title teaches linguistic concepts not often
addressed in picture books.
- Simple illustrations and minimal text are well-suited to
children starting to use adjectives to compare size, distance,
length, and quantity.
- This book makes SAMi?s artwork available to children who
are ready to move beyond the content of the Flip-a-Face and
Flip-a-Shape series.
This colorful concept book is like no other, with
gatefolds that reinforce a series of
comparative adjectives.
Young readers are introduced to adjectives like
big, bigger, and biggest; far, farther, and farthest;
high, higher, and highest. The brightly colored
fold-out illustrations make each concept easy to
understand: by unfolding the page, you can see
a tall building get even taller, and then become
the tallest one in the whole city!
What B o at ?
illustrations by Tom Slaughter
8 x 8 inches, 40 pages, Ages 3-6
I push or pull bigger boats.
Sometimes I use a tow line.
What boat am I?
10 N o i s y Tr uc k s
illustrations by SAMi
8 x 8 inches, 28 pages, Ages 3-6
A parade of trucks is ready to pick up and deliver many
different loads. Kids will follow along as one purple truck
carries bread, two blue trucks carry eggs, and so on, until all
the trucks are empty and ready to return to the garage after a
very busy day! Young children are sure to ask for multiple
readings of this multi-concept book, which introduces colors,
numbers, counting, and rhyme, all in one fun,
perfect-for-pre-K package.
All hands on decks? and pages! With a ship-shape format
that provides a perfect way for young kids to explore this
subject matter, simple clues are given and six kinds of
boats emerge to fill the resulting pages, culminating in a
striking rock-the-pages harbor scene. Featured boats
include sailboat, tugboat, ocean liner, rowboat, ferry,
houseboat, and barge.
What Co l o r I s a Dinosaur?
illustrations by Tim Palin
6 x 8 inches, 36 pages, Ages 2-5
- Kids love dinosaurs. This book features five popular dinosaurs
and is sure to please even the youngest aspiring paleontologist!
- The first half of the book is an interactive, rhyming experience.
The second half of the book gives kids fun color choices and asks
them to choose which hue each kind of dinosaur might have been.
- This book expands kids? mastery of colors with more nuanced
vocabulary, introducing shades of colors.
Scientists know a lot about dinosaurs
from studying their fossils, but they don?t
know what color dinosaurs were.
This board book encourages kids to use
their imagination and think about all the
amazing colors dinosaurs might have
been. Dinosaurs featured include
Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor,
Brontosaurus, Stegosaurus, and
Triceratops.
When Will Yo u Sl e ep?
illustrated by Tim Palin
6 x 8 inches, 28 pages, Ages 2-5
- Kids will reach for this book night after night to join Owl
in asking each animal when it sleeps.
- Owl?s friends aren?t your standard pets or farm animals!
Kids will learn about the sleeping habits of moose, deer,
bears, and more on their woodland adventure in this book.
- The illustrations are stylish and bold, appealing to both
young children and their parents.
Owl whoo-whoos his way through the forest as the
moon rises, greeting one animal after another. Each
turn of a page reveals a new friend hidden behind a
tree, or among some reeds, or atop lily pads on a
pond. Owl asks each animal when it sleeps, and each
responds with a different answer.
The final two spreads contain fun facts about diurnal,
nocturnal, and crepuscular animals, and interactive
questions to spur conversation between young
children and their grown-ups.
Go o d M o r ning , Touc an
illustrations by Tim Palin
6 x 8 inches, 28 pages, Ages 2-5
- Kids will reach for this book morning after morning to greet each
animal along with Little Toucan.
- Little Toucan?s friends aren?t your standard pets or farm animals!
Kids will learn about sloths, chameleons, tree frogs, and more
on their tropical adventure in this book.
- The illustrations are stylish and bold, appealing to both young
children and their parents.
Little Toucan caw-caws his way through
the rain forest as the sun comes up,
greeting one animal after another.
Each turn of a page reveals a new friend
hidden under a leaf, or up in a tree,
or under the water. Each responds to
Little Toucan in turn, saying ?Good
morning, Toucan!?
The final two spreads contain fun facts
about rain forests and interactive
questions to spur conversation between
young children and their grown-ups.
Nic k y's Christ m as So n g
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrated by Richard Brown
8 x 8 inches, 36 pages, Ages 2-5
- Nicky asks one friend after another what Nicky should give
to his mom. Kids will delight in the parade of animal
suggestions and Nicky?s final decision to give her all
of the recommended gifts.
- Each animal?s gift suggestion is what they want for Christmas
themselves, which results in a funny list of not-so-perfect
gifts for Nicky?s mom.
- The final spread of the book features an adaptation
of ?Deck the Halls? that kids can sing along with.
Nicky, a small kitten, seeks advice on what to
give his mom for Christmas, settling on a shower
of presents, in this lovely seasonal book.
At Christmastime, Nicky just can't decide what
to give his mother. After asking a dog, a bear,
a horse, a pig, a sheep, and some birds for
gift-giving advice, he decides togive his mom
EVERYTHING suggested, including the worm!
No, N o , N i c k y!
by Harriet Ziefert
illustrations by Richard Brown
8 x 8 inches, 32 pages, Ages 2-5
- Nicky serves as a stand-in for adventurous toddlers who must
constantly be monitored to keep them away from danger.
- The appeal of this book is the ?do? for every ?don?t.? While Nicky
is told ?No, no!? to each dangerous situation, his mom always
offers a safer alternative.
- The feline characters in this book are especially charming, and
young readers will want to read and re-read this book.
Nicky is a young cat who is curious and
gets into everything! Fortunately, his
mother is always there to make sure
Nicky stays safe.
With firm but loving words, Mom gently
directs Nicky away from danger and
toward better alternatives. Young readers
will identify with Nicky as he navigates the
balance between adventure and safety.
10 L i t t le So c k Monk eys
illustrated by William Winburn
8 x 8 inches, 24 pages, Ages 2-5
- Kids are introduced to counting by twos in this irresistible
book featuring animal antics.
- Mathematical content is reinforced with infectious
rhyming couplets.
- These classic, retro toys couldn?t be more popular,
and William Winburn?s dynamic photos are sure to be a hit
with kids and adults alike.
Two by two, these popular, retro, adorable
creatures drop away, while all the rest continue to
play.
It's a jungle gym in here, for 10 sock monkeys
having a swinging time. They're posed in
exuberant, energetic positions, waving their
arms, bodies upside down, and flying around.
And when they're on the ground, they manage
to keep on swinging, dancing, and bopping
in their own special way. Kids will want to join
in the fun.
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