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NAAMAH AND THE ARK
AT NIGHT
Illus. by Holly Meade
Candlewick Press
August 2011
Louise Borden
NAAMAH AT NIGHT is a lullaby based on the ancient Arabic poetic structure called a ghazal. It tells the story of Naamah, Noah’s
wife, as she sings to the animals on the ark and inspires readers to take comfort in the night.
Publisher has World English rights.
BIG BROTHERS DON’T
TAKE NAPS
Illus. by Emma Dodd
Nicholas’ big brother, James, does all sorts of cool things that older brothers do – like reading books and riding the school bus. But
James definitely doesn’t take naps. Older brothers never take naps. James assures Nicholas that one day he’ll be able to do all of the
things that James does, and soon readers discover that Nicholas won’t have to wait as long as he thinks. In Big Brothers Don’t Take
Naps, Nicholas learns all about being a big brother, and just in time to become one!
Margaret K. McElderry
Books/Simon & Schuster
Publisher has World English rights.
June 2011
Kimberly Brubaker
Bradley
THE PERFECT PONY
Illus. by Shelagh
McNicholas
Dial/Penguin
April 2007
Katie has always wanted a pony of her own. Every day she looks into the empty stall of the barn and whispers, “Hurry, pony.” And
then, finally, the day comes when Mom says it’s time to start looking for one. In her dreams she sees her perfect pony right away:
sleek and shiny, fast and spirited, the color of toffee apples. But in real life, the right choice isn’t always easy or obvious. In Katie’s
case, it will be a big, happy surprise. Shelagh McNicholas created her spontaneous and lively illustrations using watercolor and a 4B
pencil on watercolor paper.
Kimberly Brubaker
Bradley
BALLERINO NATE
Illus. by R.W. Alley
Dial/ Penguin
March 2006
After seeing a ballet performance, Nate becomes determined to learn ballet. Even his older brother, Ben, can’t change his mind with
his claims that "boys don’t dance." When Ben tells Nate that he’ll have to wear pink shoes and a dress, Nate becomes awfully
worried. And when he’s the only boy in his ballet class, he begins to think that Ben is right: Maybe boys don’t dance. This is a warm,
funny and true-to-childhood story about sibling squabbles, the joy of ballet, and best of all, grabbing hold of your dreams.
Gennifer Choldenko
A GIANT CRUSH
Illus. by Melissa Sweet
G.P. Putnam’s Sons
December 2011
A charming Valentine’s Day story by two award winners. As Valentine’s Day approaches, Jackson has a hard time keeping his crush
on Cami a secret even though he is worried that she won’t like him back. Jackson secretly gives Cami chocolate hearts and makes a
huge Valentine for her. Cooper thinks Jackson should just talk to her, but Carter Corey always makes fun of how big he is—what if
Cami thinks he’s a giant, too? Luckily, Cami is not afraid to tell Carter that if she had a boyfriend, he’d be totally giant.
Curtis Brown, Ltd. represents both author and illustrator.
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Gennifer Choldenko
LOUDER, LILI
Illus. by S.D. Schindler
G.P. Putnam’s Sons
September 2007
Lili is the quietest kid in class. She’s so shy that sometimes bossy kids like Cassidy Clummer do her talking for her. And then one day
Cassidy goes too far and Lili reaches deep down inside herself for the courage to speak out. With colorful, lively illustrations by S.D.
Schindler that are sure to captivate young readers.
Karen Henry Clark
SWEET MOON BABY
Illus. by Patricia
Barton
Knopf
December 2010
On a summer night in China, a baby girl was born. She was perfect. So begins the story of one baby’s journey from her birth parents
in China, who dream of a better life for their daughter, to her adoptive parents on the other side of the world, who dream of the life
they can give her. Perfect for bedtime reading, Karen Henry Clark’s poetic text, reminiscent of a lullaby, and Patrice Barton’s textured
and gentle-hued illustrations capture the great love between parents and children.
Rebecca Kai Dotlich
BELLA AND BEAN
Illus. by Aileen
Leijten
Atheneum
February 2009
With illustrations by Belgian talent, Aileen Leijten, Dotlich tells the story of two very different mice: Bella is a moody, obsessed poet
and her best friend, Bean, is an impulsive bundle of energy, eager to show off her new stocking cap, and annoying Bella with her
interruptions. What starts off as a tale of mismatched friends turns out to be a splendid exploration of the poetic process as Bella finds
Bean’s energy seeping into her work.
Rebecca Kai Dotlich
WHAT IS SCIENCE?
Illus. by Sachiko
Yoshikawa
Henry Holt
August 2006
Children are fascinated with the ever-changing world of science. This engaging picture book offers a clever yet simple introduction to
the concept of science and nature - made accessible by its lyrical language. Science is about asking questions and exploring possible
answers, this book celebrates that curiosity.
Jane Dyer
LUCKY AND SQUASH
Illus. by Jeanne
Birdsall
HarperCollins
May 2012
Lucky and Squash are best friends and neighbors. But their owners Miss Violet and Mr. Bernard don’t even know that the other exists.
All Lucky and Squash want to do is play together, but they must overcome the locked gate that separates their yard. The two dogs
decide to run away together, leaving a trail of clues, in the hopes that if their owners come looking for them, perhaps Miss Violet and
Mr. Bernard finally will meet, fall in love and get married so Lucky and Squash can play together as brothers. With a nod to the myth
of Pyramus and Thisbe, LUCKY AND SQUASH tell the story of a humorous friendship. Jeanne Birdsall is the National Book Award
author of THE PENDERWICKS and Jane Dyer is the NYTimes bestselling author of the COOKIES series by Amy Krouse Rosenthal.
Jane & Brooke Dyer
ONE SMART COOKIE:
BITE SIZE LIFE LESSONS
FOR THE SCHOOL
YEARS AND BEYOND
HarperCollins
June 2010
Jane & Brooke Dyer
SUGAR COOKIES:
SWEET LITTLE LESSONS
ON LOVE
Written by Amy Krause
Rosenthal
HarperCollins
October 2009
Another sweet treat from the New York Times bestselling team of Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Jane Dyer (now pairing up with her
daughter, Brooke Dyer). ONE SMART COOKIE offers new and tasty cookie-centric words and definitions to explore essential life
lessons for kids of all ages.
Foreign Sales: Korean (Frene SC)
“This engaging story is well written... Lili is a well-developed character…The warm, energetic illustrations highlight the elements of humor in
the story... excellent title.”- SLJ
This delectable follow-up to the bestselling COOKIES and CHRISTMAS COOKIES defines words that are associated with love. From
letting your friend have the last cookie (selfless) to waiting to lick the bowl together (considerate), here is a book for anyone who
wants to say I love you. Meanings are illuminated in this different kind of dictionary, which is every bit as heartwarming as the
experience of baking cookies with someone you love.
Foreign Sale: Korean (Bear Books)
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Jane Dyer
CHRISTMAS COOKIES:
BITE-SIZE LIFE LESSONS
Written by Amy Krause
Rosenthal
HarperCollins
October 2008
Jane Dyer
COOKIES: BITE-SIZE LIFE
LESSONS
Written by Amy Krause
Rosenthal
HarperCollins
April 2006
Jane Dyer
MOVE OVER, ROVER
Written by Karen
Beaumont
Harcourt, Inc.
September 2006
This festive follow-up to the New York Times best-selling COOKIES: BITE-SIZE LIFE LESSONS serves delectable tidbits of wisdom
in a cozy, holiday context. With its nostalgic illustrations and tender, relatable commentary, readers will be left hungry for more of
Rosenthal and Dyer’s yummy CHRISTMAS COOKIES.
Foreign Sales: Korean (Bear Books)
Everyone knows cookies taste good, but these cookies also have something good to say. COOKIES defines abstract themes like
fairness and loyalty by using scenarios every child can relate to. Jane Dyer’s charming, vintage-inspired illustrations serve to
compliment the book’s whimsical tone written by bestselling author, Amy Krouse Rosenthal.
NYT Bestseller; Booklist Editor's Choice; Starred Publishers Weekly review; Starred Book Links review
Foreign Sales: Korean (Bear Books); Chinese (Juvenile & Children’s Publishing)
It's raining cats and dogs! Good thing Rover is snuggled safe and dry inside his doghouse--until, one by one, a soggy menagerie
shows up looking for a cozy place to sit out the storm. But who's the very unwelcome surprise visitor? Skunk, of course. Suddenly that
doghouse isn't quite so crowded after all!
ALA Notable Book; Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award; Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book; Starred Kirkus review
Foreign Sales: Korean (DD Stone Kids Publishing Co.)
Jean Craighead George
THE BUFFALO ARE
BACK
Illus. by Wendell Minor
Dutton
May 2010
The buffalo has made a comeback. This stirring picture book tells the dramatic story, following bison from the Plains Indians to the
cowboys, Teddy Roosevelt to the Dust Bowl, and from the brink of extinction to the majestic herds that now roam our national parks.
Paired with gorgeous paintings by landscape artist Wendell Minor, Jean Craighead George’s engaging text will inspire a new
generation to understand and protect nature’s delicate balance.
Jean Craighead George
LUCK
Illus. by Wendell Minor
HarperCollins
April 2006
In Jean Craighead George’s latest book, Luck is a slightly confused young crane that memorizes man-made objects, not the
landscape, as he flies north. Award winning artist Wendell Minor’s illustrations are both beautiful and poignant.
Phillis Gershator
MOO, MOO, BROWN
COW! HAVE YOU ANY
MILK?
Illus. by Giselle Potter
Random House
Children’s Books
June 2011
Anna Grossnickle
Hines
PEACEFUL PIECES
Holt
March 2011
This clever and charming retelling of “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep” gently teaches little listeners something along the way as a plucky little
boy asks his farm friends about the gifts they give us. As the animals prepare to "dream the whole night through of flowers to sip,
grass to chew," the little boy asks them one last question. Whether read aloud or sung, Phillis Gershator’s melodic rhyme, with Giselle
Potter’s folksy illustrations, can be appreciated as a rollicking tale or a perfect lulling bedtime story.
Publisher has World English.
In this evocative collection of poems illustrated by beautiful handmade quilts, Anna Grossnickle Hines explores peace in all its various
and sometimes surprising forms: from peace at home to peace on a worldwide scale to peace within oneself. Pondering the meaning
of peace and its fleeting nature, this book compels each of us to discover and act upon peace ourselves.
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Anna Grossnickle
Hines
I AM A
TYRANNOSAURUS
Tricycle Press
Summer 2011
A little boy pretends to be different dinosaurs, even a baby dinosaur, until his mother joins him for a snack and plays the role of the
Mother Dinosaur.
Anna Grossnickle
Hines
1,2, BUCKLE MY SHOE
Harcourt, Inc.
May 2008
1, 2, BUCKLE MY SHOE is Anna Grossnickle Hines’ third quilted book. Her previous quilted books are WINTER LIGHTS, a Booklist
Editor’s Choice for 2005, and PIECES: A YEAR IN QUILTS AND POEMS which won the Lee Bennett Hopkins Award for Children’s
Poetry in 2002, the National Parenting Publications Award Gold Medal for poetry and folklore and was a NCTE Notable Children’s
Book. PIECES also received a starred review from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist.
Thatcher Hurd
THE WEAVER
Illus. by Elsa Kleven
Farrar, Straus, &
Giroux
June 2010
High above the world, a weaver spins thread from such things as clouds, dyes it with colors from the sky and grass, and weaves a
cloth filled with the emotions she sees throughout the day to make a blanket of dreams. This joyful and soothing bedtime story
celebrates the love between family and friends the world over.
Kimiko Kajikawa
TSUNAMI
Philomel
January 2009
Tsunami, illustrated by Ed Young, winner of the 1990 Caldecott Medal, tells the story of an old farmer in Japan who saves an entire
village from destruction by a tsunami. The character of the old farmer, Ojiisan, is based on a real person, Hamaguchi Goryou, who
guided his villagers to safety by setting fire to his rice harvest. For children 5 - 9 years.
Kimiko Kajikawa
CLOSE TO YOU: HOW
ANIMALS BOND
Henry Holt
March 2008
Foreign Sales: Korean(Sakyejul)
2009 Junior Library Guild Selection
Capitol Choices - Noteworthy Books for Children
Starred Reviews: Kirkus, Publisher's Weekly, and School Library Journal
Parents and their young have special ways of bonding, especially in the animal kingdom. A baby kangaroo nestles in its mother's
pouch, while a mama alligator carries her babies gently in her mouth. Polar bears cuddle, and penguin parents take turns warming
their chicks in the arctic winter. Just like people, animals kiss, rub noses, and snuggle. Through endearing photographs and a lyrical
text, Kimiko Kajikawa explores the parent-child bonds of animals large and small.
2009 Christopher Award, Books for Young People; 2009 Gold Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio; Wilde Award, Best Nonfiction Picture Book, News &
Observer; Children's Book-of-the-Month Club 2008 Selection
SWEET DREAMS: HOW ANIMALS SLEEP (1999) won the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award and was a Children’s Book-of-the-Month Club selection.
Verla Kay
HORNBOOK AND
INKWELLS
Illus. by S.D. Schindler
Putnam
July 2011
Life in an eighteenth-century one-room schoolhouse might be different from today–but like any other pair of siblings, brothers Peter
and John Paul get up to plenty of mischief! Readers follow the two as they work with birch-bark paper and hornbooks, play tricks on
each other, get in trouble, and celebrate when John Paul learns to read and write.
Verla Kay
WHATEVER HAPPENED
TO THE PONY EXPRESS?
Illus. by Barry and Kim
Root
G.P. Putnam’s Sons
May 2010
The Pony Express cut the time it took to send a letter across the country in half. But only a year and a half later, with the arrival of
transcontinental telegraph lines, it was put right out of business. Along with a family’s story told through cross-country letters, Verla
Kay uses her trademark short, rhythmic verse to pack in loads of information about how the Pony Express came to be and why it
didn’t last. And Barry and Kim Root’s gorgeous illustrations help bring this fascinating, fleeting bit of history to new life.
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Cristina Kessler
ONE NIGHT
Illus. by Ian
Schoenherr
Philomel
1995
In this extraordinary book, author Cristina Kessler and artist Ian Schoenherr capture the beauty and mystery of the desert, and the
courage and pride of a desert boy.
Cynthia Leitich-Smith
HOLLER LOUDLY
Illus. by Barry Gott
Dutton
November 2010
Holler Loudly has a voice as big as the southwestern sky, and everywhere he goes people tell him to “Hush!” From math class to the
movies and even the state fair, Holler’s LOUD voice just keeps getting him into trouble. But when a huge tornado comes twisting into
town, Holler (with that voice of his!) saves the day. Readers will cheer for this rollicking story about celebrating our unique gifts, and
Barry Gott’s bright, fun illustrations will have you hollering for more.
Gail Carson Levine
BETSY RED HOODIE
Illus. by Scott Nash
Harper Collins
September 2010
Betsy is finally old enough to take cupcakes to Grandma all by herself—with the company of her faithful sheep, of course. Betsy lets
her best friend, Zimmo, come along too even though he is a wolf. But will Zimmo’s wolfish instincts make Grandma the tasty treat
instead? In her second picture book starring the feisty young shepherd Betsy, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine teams up
once again with Scott Nash to put a hilarious twist on an old favorite. This reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood is sure to delight
readers from little lambs to cupcake-loving grandmas.
“A must-have.” - Kirkus
“There’s a glow and a flow to the pictures that add shine to the story.” - ALA Booklist
Gail Carson Levine
BETSY WHO CRIED
WOLF
Illus. by Scott Nash
HarperCollins
2002
Newbery winner Gail Carson Levine twists the Little Red Riding Hood tale on its head in this delightful picture book wherein Betsy is a
shepherd who must protect her flock.
J. Patrick Lewis
EDGAR ALLAN POE’S
PIE: MATH PUZZLERS IN
CLASSIC POEMS
Illus. by Michael Slack
Harcourt
April 2012
J. Patrick Lewis
THE FANTASTIC
5&10 CENT STORE: A
REBUS ADVENTURE
Illus. by Valorie Fisher
Random House
Fall 2010
J. Patrick Lewis
THE KINDERGARDEN
CAT
Illus. by Ailie Busby
Random House
Spring 2010
Emily Dickinson’s Telephone Book, Ogden Nash’s Buggy Rugs, and William Carlos Williams’ Pizza are just a few of the parodies
found in J. Patrick Lewis’s collection of math-based poems. Inspired by the masters of poetry, Lewis borrows rhythm, theme, or tone
from famous poems, flips them inside out, turns them on their head, and adds a riddle or two along the way. The result is a delightfully
funny collection of problem-solvers, which present such math quizzes as the number of slices made in Poe’s apple pie or the number
of teeth in John Ciardi’s shark.
A bright boy named Benny Penny identifies the 5&10 Cent store correctly. He enters to find all sorts of strange goings-on, meets with
the owners Mr. Nickel and Mrs. Dime, and in the end agrees to become co-owner of the 1&5&10 Cent Store.
When Mr. Bigbuttons finds a tiny stray kitty cat outside near the jungle gym, he knows exactly where to bring it - into the kindergarten
classroom, of course. And so the children welcome their newest classmate, name her Tinker Toy, and share their circle time spots
with her. Tinker Toy fits right in, even answering Teacher's questions with a loud "Meow!"
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J. Patrick Lewis
THE UNDERWEAR
SALESMAN
Illus. by Serge Bloch
Simon & Schuster
March 2009
A 64-page collection of poems about weird and wacky occupations.
J. Patrick Lewis
UNDER THE KISSLETOE
Illus. Rob Shepperson
Wordsong
September 2007
A new collection of Christmas poems from J. Patrick Lewis, who has written over forty books of poetry for children and has been
included in over seventy anthologies.
J. Patrick Lewis
BIG IS BIG (AND LITTLE,
LITTLE): A BOOK OF
CONTRASTS
“Big is big and little, little
If you are somewhere in the middle.”
Illustrated by Bob Barner
Holiday House
April 2007
Sally Lloyd-Jones
HOW TO GET A JOB BY
ME, THE BOSS
Illus. by Sue Heap
Schwartz & Wade/
Random House
May 2011
Sally Lloyd-Jones
JUST BECAUSE YOU’RE
MINE
What’s the difference between short and tall? Hot and cold? Front and back? There’s no better place to find out than in the animal
world in this clever and buoyant introduction to opposites. Bold, colorful illustrations by Bob Barner.
A delightful and funny new entry into the How to Be a Baby… by Me, the Big Sister bestselling series, How to Get a Job… is the
ultimate guide to getting a job, whether you want to be a cowboy, a teacher or a super-ballerina-soccer-mermaid-fairy-princess.
Foreign sales: UK (Walker)
Little Red Squirrel is many things – Brave, Fast, Friendly and Completely Handsome. And don’t forget that he is a High Climber and
good at finding Top Secret Berries. But is all of this talent the reason why his Father loves him so? Or is it something else? Just
Because You’re Mine is a charming story about a parent’s unconditional love for his child.
Illus.by Frank Endersby
HarperCollins
December 2011
Phyllis McGinley
THE YEAR WITHOUT
SANTA CLAUS
Illus. by John Manders
Marshall Cavendish
October 2010
This new version of McGinley's poem, originally published in 1957, is illustrated with gouache and pencil cartoon artwork that
highlights the humor in the text. Santa decides to take a vacation, his first in a thousand years. When the children of the world get the
news, most give way to tears. Not Ignatius Thistlewhite, however. He organizes a movement to send gifts to Santa, who is so moved
by this response that he gives up his plans and gets back on the sleigh.
Patricia C. McKissack
NEVER FORGOTTEN
Written in lyrical verse and set in West Africa, NEVER FORGOTTEN tells the story about a young black boy who is taken captive and
sold into slavery. Newbery Honor winner Patricia C. McKissack and two-time Caldecott Medal-winning husband-and-wife team Leo
and Diane Dillon join together to create a beautiful and unforgettable story of family, freedom, and the importance of remembrance.
Illus. by Leo & Diane Dillon
Schwartz & Wade/
Random House
October 2011
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Pat Mora
GRACIAS-THANKS
Lee & Low Books
October 2009
A boy recounts the many things he is thankful for, like his time at the beach and the bees that sting him when he is outside playing.
This delightful bilingual book carries a sense of happiness brought by the simple things in life. The cheery and brightly colored acrylic
illustrations are full of fun details and add depth to the text. The author’s endnote challenges readers to list the things for which they
are thankful.
Starred Booklist and Kirkus reviews. 2010 Pura Belpre Illustrator Honor Book.
Publisher has World English and World Spanish rights.
Pat Mora
PIÑATA IN A PINE TREE
Illus. by Magaly
Morales
Clarion
September 2009
Leslie Muir
C.R. MUDGEON
Illus. by Julian Hector
Atheneum
March 2012
An award-winning author and a rising star artist have put a festive Latino twist on "The Twelve Days of Christmas," populating it with
piñatas in place of partridges, plus burritos bailando (dancing donkeys), lunitas cantando (singing moons), and much more, all
displayed in the most vivid colors imaginable. In this version a little girl receives gifts from a secret amiga, whose identity is a sweet
surprise at the book's conclusion. There are things to find and count in Spanish on every page, with pronunciations provided right in
the pictures and a glossary and music following the story. This joyous fiesta will warm even the coldest of hearts.
C.R. Mudgeon, a sensible hedgehog, likes knowing just what to expect. Always. No surprises, no excitement. So when a noisy new
neighbor, Paprika the squirrel, arrives, C.R. is even less cheerful than normal. The sights! The sounds! The peppery, fiery smells!
Everything about Paprika is just too much to handle, and C.R. is aching, sneezing, and seeing spots. But everyone needs quiet
sometimes, and when that time comes, C.R. will have just the thing for a new friend in need. And as for himself, he may even discover
that a little spice is just what the doctor ordered! Joyful humor permeates the pages of this heartwarming story that will make even the
littlest, grumpiest curmudgeons want to jump up and dance!
Leslie Muir
THE LITTLE BITTY
BAKERY
Illus. by Betsy Lewin
Disney/Hyperion
August 2011
“At the Little Bitty Bakery, the pastry chef was beat—from her powdered sugar nose, to her flour dusted feet."
When a pastry chef works straight through her birthday with no time to celebrate, some industrious mice decide to cook her up a
scrumptious birthday surprise. It's a happy day, indeed, for the baker when she discovers their delicious secret! This perfect read
aloud is enhanced by a glittered jacket, delicious recipes, and Caldecott Honoree Betsy Lewin's timeless illustrations that bring a
lovable cast of characters to life.
Leslie Muir
BARRY B. WARRY
Illus. by Carrie Gifford
Disney/Hyperion
May 2011
Barry B. Wary loves to eat bugs. Crispy click beetles! Mayflies in June! A firefly soufflé by the light of the moon! But the bug-eating life
is a bit lonely. And when Barry encounters a magnificent butterfly, he’s determined to change his carnivorous ways to woo her. Will he
succeed? Leslie Muir’s debut picture book, Barry B. Warry, is a story of love, tough choices, haute bug cuisine, and one very eccentric
bumblebee.
Leslie Muir
GIBBUS MOONEY
WANTS TO BITE YOU
Illus. by Jen Corace
Atheneum
August 2011
Ogden Nash
THE ADVENTURES OF
ISABEL
Illus. by Bridget Starr
Taylor
Watch out! This little vampire is looking for a bite. Gibbus Moony’s grownup fangs have finally grown in. Now all he wants to do is
chomp on something juicy! All day Gibb hunts high and low for his first unsuspecting victim. But just when he thinks he’s found the
perfect bite, he may discover something even more fangtabulous to sink his teeth into. Get ready for a totally toothsome tale!
Publisher has World English rights.
Isabel is a fearless girl who is full of spunk. Based on Ogden Nash’s own daughter, Isabel defeats her foes in a way that only the
brainchild of Ogden Nash could! Beautiful watercolor paintings bring this classic poem to life.
Foreign Sales: Korean (Munhakdongne)
Jabberwocky/Sourcebooks
April 2008
Shirley Parenteau
BEARS ON CHAIRS
Candlewick
August 2009
Four chairs. Four adorable bears. All is well until Big Brown Bear shows up and wants a seat. Can these clever bears put their heads
together (among other things) and make space for one more? With endearing, expressive illustrations and a sustained rhyme in every
line, here is a cozy tale that makes it clear there is room for all.
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Linda Sue Park
THIRD GIFT
Illus. by Bagram
Ibatoulline
Clarion
November 2011
Linda Sue Park
TAP DANCING ON
THE ROOF: SIJO
Illus. by Istvan Banyai
Clarion/Houghton Mifflin
October 2007
Linda Sue Park tells a unique tale about the third gift brought to the infant Jesus by the Magi, the gift of myrrh. A boy and his father
gather myrrh, a precious substance used in important ceremonies. The boy finds one big enough to fill his two hands. When they take
their myrrh to market, this extraordinary "pearl" is bought by three strangers in colorful robes to present to a baby. And as the three
men ride off into the desert, the young narrator is proud to have made such a fine discovery, and he wonders about the baby.
Luminous, exquisitely detailed paintings of the desert landscape, the myrrh gatherers, and the marketplace make this story
breathtaking as well as unforgettable.
Linda Sue Park
BEE-BIM BOP
Illus. by Ho Baek Lee
Clarion/Houghton Mifflin
December 2005
‘Bee-bim bop’ is a traditional Korean dish which translates roughly as ‘mix-mix rice’. In this lively picture book, Newbery Award winner
Linda Sue Park and crackerjack illustrator Ho Baek Lee take playful verse with a bouncy beat, add spirited illustrations, spice well with
humor -- and let the reader enjoy!
Dian Curtis Regan
BARNYARD SLAM
Holiday House
October 2009
The barnyard is going hog wild! Farmer and Son have no idea a poetry contest is raising the rafters in the barn. Hostess Yo Mama
Goose has her feathers full trying to keep the program going. But artists are sensitive creatures, and all of the animals want to strut
their stuff, including Yo Mama herself. With tempers flaring – and noise levels rising – none of the animals can afford to horse
around. This tongue-in-beak tale is sure to amuse and inspire poets and animal lovers alike.
Judith St. George
SO YOU WANT TO BE
AN EXPLORER?
Illus. by David Small
Philomel/Penguin
September 2005
Once again, the Caldecott Medal-winning team of Judith St. George and David Small deliver a terrific picture book.
Melissa Sweet
BALLOONS OVER
BROADWAY
Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt
October 2011
Everyone's a New Yorker on Thanksgiving Day, when young and old rise early to see what giant new balloons will fill the skies for
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Who first invented these "upside-down puppets?" Tony Sarg -- puppeteer, illustrator and
legendary prankster who once declared, "I never worked a day in my life." In brilliant collage illustrations, award-winning artist Melissa
Sweet tells the story of this puppeteer, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America -- the
inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy's Parade.
Melissa Sweet
RUBIA AND THE THREE
OSOS
Written by Susan
Middleton Elya
Hyperion
September 2010
Melissa Sweet
EASY AS PIE
Written by Cari Best
Farrar, Straus, &
Giroux
May 2010
The Osos family is going out for a stroll, and Rubia has her eye on their empty casita. A nice bowl of sopa, a comfortable chair, a
perfecta little bed. Who wouldn't want to open la puerta and come in? This is the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, retold in a
musical combination of English and Spanish, illustrated with great humor and heart by Caldecott Honor-winning artist, Sweet, and
featuring a surprise ending that's downright fabuloso.
Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park’s collection of Sijo. Sijo are traditional Korean verses that have a stressed syllable pattern and a
witty or ironic twist at the end. Park’s collection looks at the everyday occurrences of childhood in inspiring and original ways. Kirkus
called it “fresh and collegial, this offering stands out.”
Starred Kirkus review
Foreign Sales for all books in this series: Korean (Munhakdongne)
Also in the series: SO YOU WANT TO BE PRESIDENT? (2000) & SO YOU WANT TO BE AN INVENTOR? (2002)
Additional foreign sales for SO YOU WANT TO BE PRESIDENT?: Chinese/Taiwan (Grimm Press); Spanish (Scholastic)
Jacob learned the rules of baking from watching Chef Monty on TV, and now he is ready to make his own peach pie in his Easy-On
Oven. Even when things get messy and Jacob's parents say there is no more time for baking, he is determined to see his pie through
to the end.
“A sweet look at a spunky kid with great problem-solving skills and some rules that are easily applicable to everyday life.” —Kirkus Reviews
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Bernard Waber
LYLE WALKS THE DOG
Illus. by Paulis Waber
Houghton Mifflin
May 2010
Lyle the crocodile has a new job walking dogs. It's a good job for Lyle because he loves dogs. And he loves to walk. And best of all,
Lyle loves being helpful to others. As Lyle's excellent reputation as a dog walker spreads, the number of dogs in his charge grows-one dog soon becomes ten. And whether they're frisky of happy, sniffy of snappy, Lyle must somehow get them all walking together in
harmony. But never fear while Lyle is here--his winning smile and gentle ways will always save the doggie day!
Starred Publishers Weekly review. Children’s Book of the Month Club.
Bernard Waber
COURAGE
Houghton Mifflin
2002
Bernard Waber’s tribute to the spirit of New York City, COURAGE is a classic work on the infinite variety of pluck and endurance. Not
just the big and flashy gestures, but the small, persistent efforts that make all the difference.
Lee Wardlaw
WON-TON
Illus. by Eugene
Yelchin
Henry Holt
Spring 2011
Won Ton’s story is told in a series of Japanese senryu, a form haiku. Both senryu and haiku typically feature three unrhymed lines
containing a maximum of 17 syllables (5-7-5, respectively); each form also captures the essence of a moment. Haiku focuses on
nature; however, senryu reveals human nature – in this case, cat nature – which is expressed by a narrator in a playful way.
Wendy Watson
BEDTIME BUNNIES
Clarion
November 2010
With simple and sparse language, Wendy Watson chronicles the bedtime for the some adorable energetic bunnies. Bunnies skip and
scamper, sip and slurp, and swish and slosh as they all go through their bedtime routine – of course cuddling and hugging as this
family all goes to sleep.
Foreign Sales: Japanese (U-Leag); Korean (I-Ter); Chinese Complex (Hsiao Lu); Chinese Simplified (Giving Tree Ltd.)
Starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, School Library Journal, and Booklist.
“An unforgettable character in a shelter cat whose veneer of cynical toughness masks his vulnerability. Won Ton’s sweetly humorous story
will steal the hearts of readers young and old.” – School Library Journal
Starred School Library Journal review.
Laurence Yep
AUNTIE TIGER
Illus. by Insu Lee
HarperCollins
January 2009
Award-winning author, Laurence Yep, adapts his version of “Little Red Riding Hood” using a Chinese tiger and vibrant illustrations by
Insu Lee.
Jane Yolen
CREEPY MONSTERS,
SLEEPY MONSTERS
Illus. by Kelly Murphy
Candlewick Press
July 2011
New York Times bestselling author Jane Yolen brings to life two energetic and busy monsters. These rambunctious pals go to school,
play outside with their friends, and eat after-school snacks. But they also have a bedtime, whether they like it or not.
Jane Yolen
SISTER BEAR
Illus. by Lydia Graves
Cavendish Children’s
Books
September 2011
In a retelling of a Norse tale, young Halva finds a white bear cub and takes her home. Naming her Sister Bear, Halva and her cub
become inseparable and Halva decides to show off Sister Bear to the King of Denmark. However, the pair run into some hungry trolls
on their journey and Halva learns just how lucky she is to have a loving friend like Sister Bear.
Jane Yolen
ELSIE’S BIRD
Illus. by David Small
Philomel
September 2010
Written by New York Times bestselling author, Jane Yolen, and illustrated by Caldecott winning illustrator, Davis Small, Elsie is a city
girl, but when her mother dies and her father moves them to the faraway prairies of Nebraska, Elsie hears only silence. Her only
comfort is her canary, Timmy Tune. It is not until Timmy flies out the window that Elsie is forced to run after him into the tall grass.
Only then is she finally able to hear the sounds the prairie, and begins to feel at home.
Publisher has World English rights.
Foreign Sales: Korean(Sigongsa)
Starred Kirkus review; Starred School Library Journal review.
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Jane Yolen
ALL STAR! HONUS
WAGNER
Illus. by Jim Burke
Philomel
March 2010
Jane Yolen
NOT ALL PRINCESSES
DRESS IN PINK
Illus. by Anne-Sophie
Lanquetin
Simon & Schuster
June 2010
Jane Yolen
MY FATHER KNOWS
THE NAMES OF THINGS
Illus. by Stephane Jorisch
Simon & Schuster
June 2010
Jane Yolen
LOST BOY: THE STORY OF
THE MAN WHO CREATED
PETER PAN
Illus. by Steve Adams
Penguin Putnam
July 2010
Jane Yolen
SCARECROW’S DANCE
Illus. by Bagram
Ibatoulline
Simon & Schuster
2009
The Honus Wagner baseball card is the most valuable baseball card of all time! But he was born poor, ugly, bow-legged, and more
suited to shoveling coal in his Pennsylvania mining town than becoming the greatest shortstop of all time. How could it happen? Did
those strong arms and fast legs turn him into a Pittsburgh Pirate and one of the game’s most unforgettable players?
Starred Kirkus review. Starred School Library Journal review
With illustrations by Parisian artist, Anne-Sophie Lanquetin, these princesses dig in the dirt, kick soccer balls, and splash in muddy
puddles -- all in their sparkly crowns!
Publisher has World English rights.
Starred Kirkus review. Bestseller in the Children’s Hardcover Books Southern CA Indie Bestseller List.
From the tallest plants to the smallest beetles, from birds that sing to bells that ring, fathers know the names of things. As father and
son spend the day together, the father points out everything they see, and then shares his knowledge with his son. Jane Yolen’s text
is poignant and profound, and Belgian artist Stéphane Jorisch’s whimsical paintings lend joy and humor to the father-son relationship.
This is a book that fathers—and their children—can enjoy for years to come.
Everyone knows the story of Peter Pan, but not of his creator, J.M. Barrie. Barrie’s young childhood was marked by sorrow, but also
held great adventure. Masterfully illustrated by Steve Adams and using Barrie’s own words, Jane Yolen tells the story of the author
and the boys who changed his life.
“Yolen gives the story of J. M. Barrie’s life a fairy-tale tone that perfectly suits its subject… A beautiful tribute.” – Starred School Library Journal
The Scarecrow has always stood tall and straight, watching over the corn. Then one magical night, he begins to stir. Free from his
post, he skips through fields, leaps past the barn, and dances under the moon. But when he hears a young boy's prayer, the
scarecrow understands where he belongs and what he must do.
Publisher has World English rights.
2010 Storytelling Word Award honor
Jane Yolen
THE SEEING STICK
Illus. by Daniela
Terrazzini
Running Press Kids
September 2009
The same story that captivated readers in 1977 is back in a stunning new edition! Hwei Min, the only daughter of the emperor of
China, has been blind since birth. Her father offers a reward to anyone who can find a cure for the little girl. It seems that no one from
magicians to physicians can help her. Then, one day a wise old man with a mysterious seeing stick visits the princess. Will he be able
to teach Hwei Min that there is more than one way to see the world?
Jane Yolen
MY UNCLE EMILY
Illus. by Nancy
Carpenter
Philomel
May 2009
Written in free verse and centered on Emily Dickinson’s famous poem, “Tell all the Truth, but tell it slant.” Yolen bases her story on
true events in the life of the reclusive poet, who doted on her nephews in Massachusetts and joked that they should call her “Uncle.”
When Uncle Emily gives her nephew a poem to read to his class, no one understands it, but Emily helps reveal its meaning. After
listening to the story, children will want to read the original poem, printed in full at the back, and talk about what it means to them.
Starred Kirkus review. Starred Publisher’s Weekly review.
Foreign Sales: Korea (Openkid)
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Jane Yolen
HOW DO DINOSAURS
SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY?
Illus. by Mark Teague
Blue Sky
Press/Scholastic
2011
Come along and join the fun as some very unruly children test the patience of their grown-ups... but also show how much they love
their parents too. Titles also available in board book and novelty book formats.
New York Times Bestseller
Upcoming titles:
HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS? (September 2012)
HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY HAPPY CHANUKAH? (September 2012)
Other titles available in the series:
HOW DO DINOSAURS EAT COOKIES? (September 2011)
HOW DO DINOSAURS LAUGH OUT LOUD? (September 2010)
HOW DO DINOSAURS PLAY ALL DAY (January 2011; sticker book)
HOW DO DINOSAURS GO UP AND DOWN? (Summer 2011; novelty book)
HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY I LOVE YOU? (2009) Foreign Sales: UK (HarperCollins); Spanish (Scholastic)
HOW DO DINOSAURS GO TO SCHOOL? (2007) Foreign Sales: UK (HarperCollins); Spanish (Scholastic); Chinese (Taiwan Mac Educational);
Greek (Kambanas); Spanish (Scholastic); Portuguese (Globo); French (Gallimard Jeunesse)
HOW DO DINOSAURS LEARN THEIR COLORS? (2006); Foreign Sales: UK (HarperCollins); Spanish (Scholastic)
HOW DO DINOSAURS PLAY WITH THEIR FRIENDS? (2006); Foreign Sales: Spanish (Scholastic)
HOW DO DINOSAURS EAT THEIR FOOD? (2005) NYT and Publishers Weekly Bestseller; Foreign Sales: UK (HarperCollins); Korean
(Media2.0); Spanish (Scholastic)
HOW DO DINOSAURS CLEAN THEIR ROOMS? (2004) Foreign Sales: Spanish (Scholastic)
HOW DO DINOSAURS COUNT TO TEN? (2004); Foreign Sales: Spanish (Scholastic)
HOW DO DINOSAURS GET WELL SOON? (2003); Foreign Sales: UK (HarperCollins); French (Gallimard Jeunesse); Japanese (Komine Shoten
Ltd.); Korean (Media2.0 Inc.); Spanish (Scholastic)
HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY GOODNIGHT? (2000), Foreign Sales: UK (HarperCollins); Korean (Jigyungsa Ltd);
Japanese (Komine Shoten Ltd); Dutch (Gottmer/Becht); Hebrew (Babel)
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