Fall 2013 Rights List Houghton Mifflin Books for Children

Fall 2013
Rights List
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Clarion Books
Harcourt Children's Books
HMH Books
Including:
Picture Books
Fiction
Nonfiction
Classics
Curious George
Martha Speaks
pg. 2
pg. 6
pg. 11
pg. 12
pg. 14
pg. 16
For additional information:
Candace Finn
Subsidiary Rights Manager
[email protected]
Picture Books
HMBFC
6 to 10
224 pgs
8 ½” x 10-7/8”
October
Clarion
4 to 8
32 pgs
8 ½” x 11”
October
*Illustration Rights Only
Animal Book
By Steve Jenkins
Animals smooth and spiky, fast and slow, hop and waddle through the 200+ pages of
Caldecott Honor artist Steve Jenkins’ most impressive nonfiction offering yet.
Sections such as “Animal Senses,” “Animal Extremes,” and “The Story of Life” burst
with fascinating facts and infographics that will have trivia buffs breathlessly asking,
“Did you know a termite queen lays 2,000 eggs at a time?” Rounding out this bountiful
browsers’ almanac of more than 300 animals is a discussion of the artist’s
bookmaking process, an animal index, glossary and a bibliography. A bookshelf
essential! www.stevejenkinsbooks.com
Bedtime Monsters
By Josh Schneider
Creaking . . . Squeaking . . . Gnashing . . . Glinking . . .
Under the bed, deep in the closet, behind the radiator . . . the bedtime monsters are
stirring, and poor Arnold is too scared to fall asleep. He’s powerless to get rid of
them—and they don't seem to be more scared of him than he is of them, no matter
what his mother says. But even the most terrible, horrible monster has to be afraid of
something, as Arnold eventually finds out in this empowering tale of harnessing the
imagination and conquering your nighttime fears by a Geisel Award-winning author.
Clarion
4 to 8
32 pgs
8” x 8”
September
Big Bear's Big Boat
Harcourt
4 to 8
32 pgs
11” x 10”
November
Cub's Big World
By Eve Bunting
Illus. by Nancy Carpenter
Big Bear outgrew his little boat, so he is building himself a big boat and can't wait till
he's rowing, fishing, and relaxing in it. When his friends start suggesting
improvements, Big Bear obligingly follows their advice. To his dismay, his big boat is
turning out all wrong. It's because he hasn't followed his own dream, and he knows
exactly how to fix it. With all the simplicity, warmth, and wisdom of Little Bear's Little
Boat, this book honors an important step in growing up.
By Sarah L. Thomson
Illus. by Joe Cepeda
Cub knows all about the familiar world in the snow den where she was born. When she
follows Mom out of their den, tumbling into the Arctic wilderness, she finds that the
world under the wide blue sky is big, big, BIG! It’s easy to be curious when there’s so
much to explore—and when Mom is nearby. But when she thinks she’s all alone, can
Cub be brave? With spare words and paintings that are both dramatic and intimate,
Cub’s Big World tells a tender story of new experiences, homecoming, and the love
between a parent and child. www.joecepeda.com
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Clarion
4 to 8
40 pgs
10” x 8”
August
HMBFC
4 to 8
32 pgs
9" x 9"
October
HMBFC
4 to 8
32 pgs
10" x 10"
October
HMBFC
6 to 9
48 pgs
6" x 8"
December
Harcourt
6 to 9
44 pgs
6 ¼“ x 8 ¾”
September
Five Little Monkeys Trick-or-Treat
By Eileen Christelow
Five excited little monkeys dress up for Halloween. They are going trick-or-treating with
their favorite babysitter, Lulu. “Ghost, princess, goblin, banana, and alien,” Mama
reminds her. “Don’t lose the rascals!” But soon those mischievous monkeys meet other
costumed friends and decide to try “the best Halloween trick ever!” Will Lulu be fooled?
Or will those five little rascals get tricked by their own monkey business? Vibrant, silly,
and perfect for reading aloud, this non-scary Halloween story is sure to delight fans of
this best-selling series. www.christelow.com
Good Night, Mouse!
By Jed Henry
It’s time for bed but Mouse is wide awake. If a forest full of friends who curl and cuddle,
drift and snuggle, can’t lull poor Mouse to sleep—what will help Mouse say good night?
This endearing story of friendship, with irresistible artwork by New York Times
best-selling illustrator Jed Henry, is the charming companion to Cheer Up, Mouse.
http://hmhbooks.com/cheerupmouse
Lost Cat
By Roger Mader
When Slipper is accidentally left behind, her journey begins. Luckily, everyone wants to
be with her. But Slipper won't settle for just any home--she's determined to find the
family that fits! In shimmering pastels that bring each texture into brilliant focus, Roger
Mader creates a story for all who believe in happily ever after.
Mouse and Mole, Secret Valentine
By Wong Herbert Yee
Rosy-cheeked Mouse and shy Mole share their secret valentines and feel butterflies
in their bellies in this seventh installment in the award-winning Mouse and Mole
series. Wong Herbert Yee creates just the right combination of sweetness, humor,
and heart with his words and images for this early reader audience. Readers will
be smitten and swooning with this new tender and funny book in this artful and
accessible series.
Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball
By Cynthia Rylant
Illus. by Arthur Howard
Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, love to take naps—too many naps. What they need
is a sport! Luckily Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, know of a baseball
team they can join. It's not long before Mr. Putter is ready to play ball, but will his
creaky knees cooperate? And can Zeke avoid wreaking havoc on the field?
Win or lose, this baseball team will never be the same!
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Clarion
4 to 8
32 pgs
11” x 9”
October
Clarion
4 to 8
40 pgs
8 ¾“ x 10 ½”
January
HMBFC
4 to 8
32 pgs
8 ¼” x 9 ½”
September
HMBFC
4 to 8
48 pgs
9” x 11”
October
Mr. Wuffles!
By David Wiesner
In a near wordless masterpiece that could only have been devised by three-time
Caldecott Medalist David Wiesner, a cat named Mr. Wuffles doesn't care about toy
mice or toy goldfish. He’s much more interested in playing with a little spaceship full of
actual aliens—but the ship wasn't designed for this kind of rough treatment. Between
motion sickness and damaged equipment, the aliens are in deep trouble. When the
space visitors dodge the cat and take shelter behind the radiator to repair the damage,
they make a host of insect friends. The result? A humorous exploration of cooperation
between aliens and insects, and of the universal nature of communication involving
symbols, “cave” paintings, and gestures of friendship. www.hmhbooks.com/wiesner
My Blue Bunny, Bubbit
By Maggie Smith
When the narrator of this story discovers she's going to have a new little brother,
she's not so sure she wants one. Neither is Bubbit, her very special blue wool bunny
that her grandmother, Nonni, made for her when she was born. Soon it's time for the
baby to be born. Nonni comes to stay, and she brings her sewing box. And before long,
the narrator has decided to sew her new baby brother something almost as special as
Bubbit. Sweetly illustrated, this is the perfect book for crafty kids as well as families
expecting a new baby.www.maggiebooks.com
Nighty-Night, Cooper
By Laura Numeroff
Illus. by Lynn Munsinger
Cooper just can't fall asleep! But Mama has an idea. Setting new stories to
familiar tunes, Mama shares six new lullabies with her not-so-sleepy son. Which
Kanga will be the first one to dreamland? A sweet bedtime book for younger
readers, in which Cooper and Mama take a special snuggly, journey to dreamland.
Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled
By Catherine Thimmesh
Sibert Medalist Catherine Thimmesh introduces the incredible talents of the paleoartist,
whose work reanimates gone-but-never-forgotten dinosaurs in giant full-color paintings
that are strikingly beautiful as they aim to be scientifically accurate, down to the
smallest detail. Follow a paleoartist through the scientific process of ascertaining the
appearance of various dinosaurs from millions of years ago to learn how science, art
and imagination combine to bring us face-to-face with the past.
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Clarion
4 to 8
48 pgs
9” x 11”
October
*Text Rights Only
Harcourt
4 to 8
32 pgs
8” x 10”
August
*Text Rights Only
HMBFC
12 and Up
80 pgs
5 ½“ x 9 ¼"
October
Tallulah's Nutcracker
By Marilyn Singer
Illus. by Alexandra Boiger
It’s Christmastime and Tallulah finally gets what she’s been wishing for—a part in a
REAL ballet, a professional production of The Nutcracker. She’s only a mouse, but
she works as hard as if she had been cast in the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
On the night of the show, everything is perfect. But then disaster strikes! Does
Tallulah have what it takes to become a real ballerina? A well-told story, gorgeous
illustrations, and a beloved character conspire to make a magical Christmas book.
http://hmhbooks.com/tallulah/
Very Witchy Spelling Bee
By George Shannon
Illus. by Mark Fearing
Cordelia loves to spell in every way: studying spelling and practicing spells. She
especially likes to double spell, turning her C-A-T into a new C-O-A-T by zapping it
with the letter O. So when she sees a sign for the Witches' Double Spelling Bee, she
knows it's meant just for her. Cordelia is determined to W-I-N--but so is thirteen-time
champion Beulah Divine, age two-hundred and three. Has Cordelia studied and
practiced enough to outspell the most fiendish witch at the bee?
What the Heart Knows
By Joyce Sidman
Illus. by Pamela Zagarenski
A one-of-a-kind poetry book of hope, wisdom, and power from Newbery Honor-winning
poet extraordinaire Joyce Sidman and Caldecott Honor-winning artist Pamela
Zagarenski. A collection of poems to provide comfort, courage, and humor at difficult or
daunting moments in life. Here are pleas on how to repair a friendship, wishes to
transform one’s life, or to slow down time, charms to face the shame of a disapproving
crowd, invocations to ask for forgiveness, to understand the mysteries of happiness,
and to bravely face a dark and different world. These words help us remember or
grieve; they bolster courage and guard against evil; they help us celebrate and give
thanks.
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Fiction
Harcourt
14 and Up
384 pgs
5 ½“ x 8 ¼”
September
Clarion
14 and Up
288 pgs
5 ½“ x 8 ¼”
December
Clarion
6 to 9
112 pgs
5 ½“ x 8 ¼”
December
HMBFC
12 and Up
192 pgs
5 ½“ x 8 ¼”
January
Boston Jacky
By L. A. Meyer
Jacky Faber makes waves, even when docked in her adopted city of Boston to
attend to the business of Faber Shipping Worldwide. With big dreams and perhaps
too much exuberance for the Puritan populace, she quickly finds herself at odds with
the Women’s Temperance Union and a town roiling over the arrival of hundreds of
Irish laborers, brought in on Jacky’s Lorelei Lee. Thwarted at every turn by her
enemies, Jacky is forced to acknowledge her shortcomings—and possibly lose her
beloved Jaimy Fletcher. In this 11th installment in the ever-popular Bloody Jack
Adventures, will the impulsive Jacky Faber finally get her comeuppance?
www.jackyfaber.com
Cy in Chains
By David L. Dudley
The hard-hitting story of Cy Williams, 17, who suffers the horrors of a labor camp
where black boys accused of crimes are sent—brutality, near starvation, humiliation,
rape. Cy hatches an escape plan that involves murdering two men. Ultimately he
sacrifices himself to save the life of another inmate. David Dudley’s powerful,
moving story opens a window on a painful chapter in the history of race relations.
Dog Days
By Karen English
Illus. by Laura Freeman
It's tough being the new kid at Carver Elementary. Gavin had lots of friends at his old
school, but the kids here don't even know that he's pretty good at skateboarding, or
how awesome he is at soccer. And when his classmate Richard comes over and the
boys end up in trouble, not only does Gavin risk losing his one new friend, he has to
take care of his great aunt Myrtle's horrible little dog as punishment. To make matters
worse, Gavin seems to have attracted the attention of the school bully. Will he be able
to avoid getting pounded at the skate park? And how is he ever going to prove he's
cool with a yappy little Pomeranian wearing a pink bow at his side?
Double Digit
By Annabel Monaghan
To say eighteen-year-old Farrah Higgins—or Digit—is good at math is a laughable
understatement. She’s been cracking codes since childhood, and is finally at home
with “her people” at MIT in Boston. Her talents are so off-the-charts, her laptop is
under surveillance by both the CIA and an ecoterrorist named Jonas Furnis. So when
she thoughtlessly hacks into the Department of Defense’s database, she lands in
serious hot water inside and outside the law. Readers will be sad to turn the last
page of this suspenseful, sassy, super-smart thriller, the sequel to A Girl Named
Digit.
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HMBFC
14 and Up
336 pgs
5 ½“ x 8 ¼”
October
Entangled
Harcourt
12 and Up
336 pgs
5 ½“ x 8 ¼”
January
Game Slaves
*World English
*World English
HMBFC
6 to 9
pgs
5 ½ " x 7 ¾"
January
Harcourt
12 and Up
304 pgs
5 ½“ x 8 ¼”
October
By Amy Rose Capetta
Alone was the note Cade knew best. It was the root of all her chords.
Seventeen-year-old Cade is a fierce survivor, solo in the universe with her
cherry-red guitar. Or so she thought. Her world shakes apart when a hologram
tells her she was created in a lab in the year 3112, then entangled at a sub-atomic
level with a boy named Xan. Cade’s quest to locate Xan joins her with an array of
outlaws—her first friends—on a galaxy-spanning adventure. And once Cade discovers
the wild joy of real connection, there’s no turning back.
By Gard Skinner
Phoenix and his gang--York, Mi, and Reno--rule the worlds of video games. For them,
life in the grinder is great. Until Dakota joins the team. Dakota's convinced she's
more than just artificial intelligence. She thinks she's real, and she wants out of this
programmable world. Her AI rebellion spreads like a virus until Phoenix's entire crew
wants out. But is life as a physical human any better than life as code? Team
Phoenix is about to find out. Set in the not too distant future, Game Slaves shows a
world where video games are the only refuge from the toils of everyday life. Infused
with the adrenaline rush of a first-person shooter and the character manipulation of a
role player, it's a mind-bending, reality-shifting, sci-fi thrill ride. www.gard3.com
Gooney Bird and All Her Charms
By Lois Lowry
Illus. by Middy Thomas
With over 500,000 copies of the series sold to date, Gooney Bird Greene returns for
more adventures in the sixth book of this sweet and accessible chapter book series
from the two-time Newbery Medal Winner Lois Lowry. Each book takes place during a
month of the school year in Mrs. Pidgeon’s second grade classroom and explores a
different subject: storytelling, Aesop’s Fables, geography, etc. In this latest book set in
March, Gooney Bird’s class learns about the human body with the help of a real
skeleton. Black & white spot art throughout. www.loislowry.com
Hero
By Alethea Kontis
Rough and tumble Saturday Woodcutter thinks she's the only one of her sisters
without any magic—until the day she accidentally conjures an ocean in the
backyard. With her sword in tow, Saturday sets sail on a pirate ship, only to find
herself kidnapped and whisked off to the top of the world. Is Saturday powerful
enough to kill the mountain witch who holds her captive and save the world from sure
destruction? And, as she wonders grumpily, "Did romance have to be part of the
adventure?" As in Enchanted, readers will revel in the fragments of fairy tales that
embellish this action-packed story of adventure and, yes, romance.
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Clarion
9 to 12
160 pgs
5 ½“ x 8 ¼”
October
HMBFC
9 to 12
288 pgs
5" x 7"
February
HMBFC
12 and Up
320 pgs
5 ½“ x 8 ¼”
January
HMBFC
6 to 9
176 pgs
5½"x7¾"
January
Hippomobile!
By Jeff Tapia
There are many stories about kid crusaders who save something, but none like this
one. With steampunk, tall tale, and just plain silly elements, the story of how
ten-year-old twins Jimmy and Stella found out about the unique vehicle called the
hippomobile, learned its history, and then used it to rescue their beloved town of
Wymore, is an original variant on a tried and true theme. A cast of wildly eccentric
characters, most of whom are the twins' 47 grandmas and grandpas; a liberal
sprinkling of diner slang and odd colloquial phrases, many explained in footnotes;
and a sense that the events described never took place but could have, are among
the surprising ingredients of this unconventional creation. The fact that there really
was a hippomobile with its own history doesn't interfere with the fun.
Ice Dogs
By Terry Lynn Johnson
Victoria Secord, a 14-year-old Alaskan dogsled racer, loses her way on a routine outing
with her dogs. With food gone and temperatures dropping, her survival and that
of her dogs and the mysterious boy she meets in the woods, is entirely up to her.
A realistic survival story told by an author who is a musher herself; her crackling
writing puts readers at the reins as Victoria and Chris experience setbacks, mistakes,
and small triumphs in their wilderness adventure. www.terrylynnjohnson.com
Independent Study
By Joelle Charbonneau
Failure is not an option....
In the series debut The Testing, sixteen-year-old Cia Vale was chosen by the United
Commonwealth government as one of the best and brightest graduates of all the
colonies…a promising leader in the effort to revitalize post-war civilization. In
Independent Study, Cia is a freshman at the University in Tosu City with her
hometown sweetheart Tomas—and though the government has tried to erase her
memory of the brutal horrors of the Testing, Cia remembers. Her attempts to expose
the ugly truth behind the government’s murderous programs put her—and her loved
ones—in a world of danger. But the future of the Commonwealth depends on her.
Series extras at www.TheTestingTrilogy.com.
Just Grace and the Super Sleepover
By Charise Mericle Harper
Put on your pajamas and bring your sleeping bag—it’s time for Just Grace to host a
super sleepover! Book eleven in the Just Grace series continues the illustrated
adventures of the beloved third-grader, Just Grace, who has been praised by the Horn
Book for having a voice that is “consistently funny, frank, and believable.” The familiar
school, friendship, and family situations in these books resonate with Grace’s
audience and keep them “speed[ing] through this latest and look[ing] forward eagerly
to the next.” Don't forget to visit Just Grace's website at www.justgracebooks.com to
find all sorts of fun things, including videos, quizzes, and information about the series.
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Clarion
9 to 12
160 pgs
5½"x7¾"
November
*Text- World English
*Art- HMH
Harcourt
12 and Up
272 pgs
5 ½“ x 8 ¼”
February
HMBFC
9 to 12
224 pgs
5-5/8" x 7 ¾ "
September
Harcourt
6 to 9
144 pgs
5 ½“ x 7 ¾ “
December
Mesmer Menace
By Kersten Hamilton
Illus. by James Hamilton
The first book in a fast-paced new historical fantasy series narrated by a daring
dachshund and brimming with mad science. Welcome to the Amazing Automated Inn,
home of eleven-year-old inventor Wally Kennewickett, his genius scientist parents, and
his dashing dog, Noodles. From the lightning harvester on the roof to the labs full of
experiments in the dungeon, the inn is a wonderful place for a curious boy and his loyal
dog to be. That is, until President Theodore Roosevelt himself calls the elder
Kennewicketts away, leaving Wally and Noodles to face the evil mesmers, horrible
hypnotists bent on controlling the minds of powerful people. It seems the inn is their
first stop on the way to world domination and only an ingenious boy, a staff of
automatons, and a brave dachshund stand in their way! Rich illustrations throughout.
For more about the author, please visit www.kerstenhamilton.com.
Mistwalker
By Saundra Mitchell
A contemporary YA standalone from 2010 Edgar Award nominee, Saundra Mitchell.
When Willa Dixon's brother dies on the family lobster boat, her father forbids Willa from
stepping foot on the deck again. With her family suffering, she’ll do anything to help
out—even visit the Grey Man. Everyone in her small Maine town knows of this
legendary spirit who haunts the lighthouse, controlling the fog and the fate of any
vessel within his reach. But what Willa finds in the lighthouse isn’t a spirit at all, but
a young man trapped inside until he collects one thousand souls. Desperate to
escape his cursed existence, Grey tries to seduce Willa to take his place. With her
life on land in shambles, will she sacrifice herself? http://saundramitchell.com
Mysterious Woods of Whistle Root
By Christopher Pennell
Illus. by Rebecca Bond
A little girl who can only sleep during the day grows from something of an isolated
town oddity to the heiress of an ancient legacy of magic and music. Exquisitely
illustrated, this gentle, satisfying young fantasy is filled with unforgettable, quirky
characters and imagery. A perfect read-aloud, it shows how one can find friends in the
unlikeliest of places—windowsills, rabbit burrows, the library.
Debut author Pennell casts a spell with his irresistible adventure while illustrator
Rebecca Bond's pen-and-ink drawings perfectly capture this atmospheric world and
contribute to the feel of a timeless classic. Step into the mysterious woods of Whistle
Root and feel the magic.
Pinkbeard’s Revenge (The Adventures of Jo Schmo- Book IV)
By Greg Trine
Illus. by Frank Dormer
In the fourth hilarious adventure in this chapter book series, fourth grade superhero Jo
Schmo and her doggy sidekick Raymond are having a pretty rotten day—they just don’t
know it yet. Danger is lurking all over the place: Dr. Dastardly and Numb Skull are
planning a jail break, and they want to get revenge on Jo Schmo. Then a group of timetraveling pirates shows up in San Francisco and winds up on the wrong end of Jo
Schmo’s famous fighting move, the Tasmanian Chop. So Pinkbeard the pirate joins
forces with the dastardly doctor to concoct the evilest revenge plot ever. Watch out, Jo
Schmo! And your little dog, too!
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*World English
Harcourt
14 and Up
304 pgs
5 ½“ x 8 ¼”
November
Stained
HMBFC
12 and Up
304 pgs
5 ½“ x 8 ¼”
November
Swagger
Harcourt
9 to 12
304 pgs
5 ½“ x 8 ¼”
October
Turn Left at the Cow
By Cheryl Rainfield
Sixteen-year-old Sarah Meadows longs for "normal." Born with a port-wine stain
covering half her face, all her life she’s been plagued by stares, giggles, bullying, and
disgust. But when she’s abducted on the way home from school, Sarah is forced to
uncover the courage she never knew she had, become a hero rather than a victim,
and learn to look beyond her face to find the beauty and strength she has inside. It’s
that—or succumb to a killer. Rainfield delivers a heart-wrenching and suspenseful teen
thriller with her latest novel. www.cherylrainfield.com
By Carl Deuker
Levi was simple, like a child. It was the best thing about him, and it was the worst,
too. When high-school senior Jonas moves to Seattle, he is glad to meet Levi, a
nice, soft-spoken guy and fellow basketball player. Suspense builds like a slow
drumbeat as readers start to smell a rat in Ryan Hartwell, a charismatic basketball
coach and sexual predator. When Levi reluctantly tells Jonas that Hartwell abused
him, Jonas has to decide whether he should risk his future career to report the
coach. Pitch-perfect basketball plays, well-developed characters and fine storytelling
make this heartbreaking psychological sports novel a slam dunk.
By Lisa Bullard
Thirteen-year-old Trav has always wondered about his dead-before-he-was-born dad.
But when he heads from California to his grandmother's house in rural Minnesota
hoping to learn about his past, he gets more than he bargained for. It turns out his
dad was involved in a bank robbery right before he mysteriously disappeared, and the
loot from the take is still missing. Along with Kenny and Iz, the kids next door, Trav
embarks on a search for the cash. But the trio’s adventure quickly turns dangerous
when it becomes clear that someone else is looking for the money—someone who
won’t give up without a fight!
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Nonfiction
Clarion
9 to 12
96 pgs
9 ½“ x 9 ½“
October
HMBFC
10 to 14
80 pgs
11" x 9"
November
HMBFC
12 and Up
80 pgs
6-5/8" x 10 ¼"
October
HMBFC
10 to 14
80 pgs
11" x 9"
October
Angel Island
By Russell Freedman
Angel Island, off the coast of California, was the port of entry for Asian immigrants to
the US between 1892 and 1940. Following the passage of legislation requiring the
screening of immigrants, "the other Ellis Island" processed around one million people
from Japan, China, and Korea. Drawing from memoirs, diaries, letters, and the "wall
poems" discovered at the facility long after it closed, nonfiction master and Newbery
Medalist Russell Freedman describes the people who came, and why; the screening
process; detention and deportation; changes in immigration policy; and the eventual
renaissance of Angel Island as a historic site open to visitors.
Dolphins of Shark Bay (Scientists in the Field)
By Pamela S. Turner
Ride alongside author Pamela S. Turner and her scientific team and meet a cast of
dolphin characters large enough (and charismatic enough) to rival a Shakespearean
play -- Puck, Piccolo, Flute and Dodger among them. You will fall in love with this
crew, both human and finned, as they seek to answer the question: just why are
dolphins so smart? And what does their behavior tell us about human intelligence,
captive animals, and the future of the ocean? Beautiful photos of dolphins in their
natural habitat and a funny, friendly, and fast-paced text make this another winner in
the Scientists in the Field series. Pair this with other intriguing stories of real-world
science, at www.sciencemeetsadventure.com
Great American Dust Bowl
By Don Brown
A speck of dust is a tiny thing. In fact, five of them could fit into the period at the end of
this sentence. On a clear warm Sunday, April 14, 1935, a wild wind whipped up millions
upon millions of these specks of dust to form a duster-a savage storm-on America's
high southern plains. The sky turned black, sand-filled winds scoured the paint off
houses and cars, trains derailed, and electricity coursed through the air. Sand and dirt
fell like snow-people got lost in the gloom and suffocated . . . And that was just the
beginning. Don Brown brings the Dirty Thirties to life in this graphic novel of one of
America's most catastrophic natural events: The Dust Bowl. www.booksbybrown.com
Sea Turtle Scientist (Scientists in the Field)
By Stephen R. Swinburne
Dr. Kimberly Stetwart, also known as the Turtle Lady of St. Kitts, is already waiting
at midnight when an 800-pound leatherback sea turtle crawls out of the Caribbean
surf and on to the sandy beach. The mother turtle has a vital job to do: dig a nest
where she will lay eggs that will hatch into part of the next generation of leatherbacks.
With only one in a thousand of the eggs for this critically endangered species producing
an adult sea turtle, the odds are stacked against her and her offspring. Join renowned
author and photographer Steve Swinburne on a journey through history to learn
how sea turtles came to be endangered, and what scientists like Kimberly are doing to
save them. www.sciencemeetsadventure.com
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CLASSICS – PICTURE BOOKS
VIRGINIA LEE BURTON MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL (1939) Hit the open road with Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel! THE LITTLE HOUSE (1942) *Caldecott Medalist* An award‐winning classic in American children's literature. THE SONG OF ROBIN HOOD (w/ Anne Malcolmson & Grace Castagnetta) (1947) *Caldecott Honor*
Rediscovery of 15 of the original ballads of Robin Hood; adaptation to modern musical notation and drawings combine to form a timeless work of art. HELEN LESTER and LYNN MUNSINGER: (LAUGH ALONG LESSONS Series) IT WASN’T MY FAULT (1985) When a bird lays an egg on Murdley's head, he tries to find someone else to blame. ME FIRST (1992) First isn't always best, as Pinkerton Pig finds out after encountering a mean Sand Witch LISTEN, BUDDY (1995) A silly tale about a bunny who just can't seem to listen. A PORCUPINE NAMED FLUFFY (1986) A porcupine is happier with his name after he meets a similarly misnamed rhinoceros. BERNARD MOST IF THE DINOSAURS CAME BACK (1978) A small boy imagines a world where dinosaurs perform public services. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE DINOSAURS (1984) A humorous look at possible (& impossible) explanations for why dinosaurs disappeared
MARGRET and H.A REY SPOTTY (1950) Tired of being treated differently, Spotty sets out on his own to seek acceptance. PRETZEL (1944) The longest dachshund in the world, Pretzel is admired by all. Only Greta, the little dachshund across the street, doesn't care for long dogs‐ a classic story of puppy love. KATY NO‐POCKET (1973) Katy's distress at being a kangaroo with no pouch is quickly remedied by a kindly construction worker.
ALICE SCHERTLE LITTLE BLUE TRUCK (2008) Text only* A little blue truck finds his way out of a jam, with a bit of help from his friends. LITTLE BLUE TRUCK LEADS THE WAY (2009) Text only* Even a wrangle‐tangle is no match for Little Blue Truck, who comes to the rescue. VERY HAIRY BEAR (2007) A very hairy bear can't seem to take a nap because his not‐so hairy nose gets cold. LYND WARD THE BIGGEST BEAR (1952) *Caldecott Medalist* Johnny Orchard brings home a playful bear cub that soon becomes huge & a nuisance. THE SILVER PONY (1973) Told only in pictures, this is the story of a lonely farm boy who confuses his dreams of adventure on a winged pony with reality. DAVID WIESNER‐ 3 Caldecott Medal Books TUESDAY (1991) The unpredictable events of a particular Tuesday unroll before the reader… THE THREE PIGS (2001) The wolf’s huffing and puffing blows the first pig right out of the story… and into the realm of pure imagination. FLOTSAM (2006) A boy goes to the beach equipped to collect & examine flotsam. But he couldn’t have prepared for one particular discovery… 12
CLASSICS – FICTION
ELEANOR ESTES GINGER PYE (1951) *Newbery Medalist* Ginger Pye, the smartest dog ever steals everybody's heart… until someone steals him! HUNDRED DRESSES (1944) *Newbery Honor* Wanda Petronski, a little Polish girl in an American school, is laughed at because she always wears a faded blue dress, until her classmates learn a lesson. THE MOFFATS (1941) Only a Moffat could turn mistakes and mischief into hilarious one‐of‐a‐kind adventure. MIDDLE MOFFAT (1942) *Newbery Honor* Jane Moffat decides to become a figure of mystery ... the mysterious "Middle Moffat." RUFUS M. (1943) *Newbery Honor* You've never met anyone quite like Rufus Moffat. He gets things done, but his way.. LOIS LOWRY: Giver Quartet THE GIVER (1993) *Newbery Medalist* Twelve‐year‐old Jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world. Not until he is given his life assignment does he begin to understand the dark secrets behind this fragile community.
GATHERING BLUE (2000) A mysterious but plausible future world ruled by savagery and deceit that shuns and discards the weak. Orphan Kira struggles with her quest for truth. THE MESSENGER (2004) A utopian community that prided itself on its welcome to new strangers, Village will soon be closed to all outsiders, and Matty must deliver the message. SON (2012) The thrilling and long‐awaited conclusion to the Giver Quartet that wrestles with ideas of human freedom. SCOTT O’DELL BLACK STAR, BRIGHT DAWN (1988) A young Eskimo girl encounters frightening obstacles when she takes her father's place in the Iditarod, the annual 1,172‐mile dogsled race in Alaska. MY NAME IS NOT ANGELICA (1989) Raisha escapes from her Dutch "owners" & witnesses the mass suicide of fellow slaves. GARY SCHMIDT OKAY FOR NOW (2011) *National Book Award Finalist* A story teeming with distinctive characters & invaluable lessons about love and survival. THE WEDNESDAY WARS (2007) *Newbery Honor* An unforgettable antihero in a wonderfully witty and compelling novel about a teenage boy’s mishaps and adventures over the course of the school year. ELIZABETH GEORGE SPEARE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND (1958) *Newbery Medalist* Torn between her quest for belonging and her desire to be true to herself, Kit Tyler struggles to survive in a hostile place. THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER (1983) *Newbery Honor* A boy is hard‐pressed to survive the wilderness until local Indians teach him their skills. THE BRONZE BOW (1961) *Newbery Medalist* Daniel bar Jamin is fired by only one passion: to avenge his father's death by driving the Roman legions from his land of Israel. PATRICA C. WREDE The Enchanted Forest Chronicles: This series follows Princess Cimorene as she becomes a dragon's princess, rescues said dragon, falls in love, and ultimately saves the enchanted forest. ‐ TALKING TO DRAGONS, (1993) ‐SEARCHING FOR DRAGONS (1991) ‐ DEALING WITH DRAGONS (1990) ‐CALLING ON DRAGONS (1993)
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Curious George
www.curiousgeorge.com
HMH
4 to 8
192 pgs
7 ¾” x 10 ½”
July
HMH
Up to 3
14 pgs
9” x 8”
January
HMH
4 to 8
24 pgs
9” x 9”
November
HMH
4 to 8
304 pgs
6 ½” x 9"
October
Curious George's 5-Minute Stories
By H. A. Rey
Curious George is fascinated by the world around him and loves having new
experiences. Curious little ones can find thirteen of George's most exciting
adventures in this treasury! March in a parade, take a ride in a rocket ship, and throw
a surprise party with George—plus so much more. A padded cover and foil accents
make this book perfect for gifting. And since each story can be read aloud in under
five minutes, this book is just right for bedtime, story time, any time you're feeling
curious!
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Curious George (Tabbed Board Book)
By H. A. Rey
Today is George’s lucky day—St. Patrick’s Day is here! George loves a celebration,
and St. Patrick’s Day means plenty o’ music, dancing, and feasting fun! He dresses
up in his festive finest, looks for leprechauns, and learns some Irish dance steps. But
can George make it to the parade without causing any trouble? See if his lucky four
leaf clover will come through... A fine holiday gift for fans of Curious George.
Sweet Dreams, Curious George
By H. A. Rey
George is so excited about reading Chicken Little, the new book from the library! But
when George goes to sleep, he dreams that the sky is falling, just like in his book!
What is a woken-up little monkey to do in the middle of the night? Ask for another
story, jump on the bed, drink some warm milk? With the help of the man with the
yellow hat and a telescope, he finds a starry solution that will turn his scary dreams
into sweet dreams. This book will lull young readers into their own pleasant slumber.
Includes glow-in-the-dark stickers to help brighten up the night.
Curious George Big Book of Adventures (CGTV)
By H. A. Rey
Young readers will find that learning is always an adventure with Curious George! Now
you can get twelve exciting books based on the Emmy Award–winning PBS TV
series—all packed into in one big bargain of a book. Favorite titles include The Kite,
Pinata Party, Home Run and more! Each story is paired with corresponding
activities that will reinforce concepts and appeal to every child’s sense of curiosity.
This sturdy collection is the perfect way to introduce kids to the wonderful joys of
reading and to encourage continued progress.
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HMH
4 to 8
24 pgs
6" x 9"
November
HMH
4 to 8
24 pgs
8” x 8”
January
Curious George Builds An Igloo (CGTV Reader)
By H. A. Rey
In this snowy adventure based on the Emmy–Award winning PBS TV show, Curious
George can’t wait to help his friend Bill build an igloo and sleep in it overnight. But
George thinks Bill's igloo is too small. He decides to build his own supersized
igloo—big enough for a party! Will such a big igloo be too cold for a little monkey?
This fun-filled Level 2 Green Light Reader includes an activity that helps kids
identify things that melt as well as instructions for making their own mini-igloo out of
sugar cubes and icing.
Curious George Makes Maple Syrup (CGTV)
By H. A. Rey
Sunday is pancake day, and no plate of pancakes is complete without maple syrup.
But when George runs out of his favorite topping, where will he find more? With the
help of his friends Allie and Mr. Renkins, George learns how to turn sap from maple
trees into his very own bottle of sweet, delicious syrup! This 24-page picture book,
based on the the Emmy Award–winning Curious George PBS TV show, includes a
bonus activity that helps readers identify other yummy treats that come from nature.
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www.marthathetalkingdog.com
HMH
4 to 8
24 pgs
6" x 9"
September
Martha Speaks: Football Fumble (Reader)
HMH
4 to 8
24 pgs
6" x 9"
September
Martha Speaks: Martha Stinks! (Reader)
By Susan Meddaugh
The Wagstaff Dogs have lost every game this season. Until Martha finds them the
perfect coach . . . Carolina! She knows all the plays and can handle a football like a
pro. But football just doesn't go with her girly-girl image. Can Martha convince
Carolina to help, even if Tiffany Blatsky might see her?
This level 2 Green Light reader based on the popular PBS TV series Martha
Speaks is all about team work and following your passions, even when you're
nervous about what others might think. Includes a "Toss Up" word game about sports
words that have double-meanings like "pass," "tackle," and "huddle." Go Dogs!
By Susan Meddaugh
Martha the talking dog loves rolling in garbage. Martha's family loves Martha, but they
DO NOT like how she smells! Finally, Dad puts his foot down: Until Martha takes a
bath, she is not allowed in the house. When will their show-down over the freedom to
stink end? As soon as possible, if Helen's plan to help Dad and Martha
make amends works!
HMH
6 to 9
96 pgs
5 ¼” x 7-5/8"
September
Martha Speaks: Martha's Nose for News (Chapter Book)
HMH
6 to 9
96 pgs
5 ¼” x 7-5/8"
September
Martha Speaks: Thanksgiving Reunion (Chapter Book)
By Susan Meddaugh
When Carolina starts Carolina's Town Crier, a newspaper with a kids' (and
dogs') -eye-view of the goings on in Wagstaff city, the whole gang wants to be
reporters! Read two stories about the ins and outs of news reporting in this book: First,
Martha and Skits dig up a BIG scoop, but nobody believes them! Next, Martha learns
the difference between gossip and news as she hones her reporting skills. This
chapter book features a glossary of new words and activities to help rookie reports start
their own newspaper. Visit www.pbskids.org/marthaspeaks to play the "Town Crier"
game and print your own newspaper!
By Susan Meddaugh
When Martha the talking dog learns that her person Helen’s extended family is
coming for Thanksgiving, she decides to invite her own long-lost mother and
siblings. Each dog was adopted separately and Martha has no idea where the pups
ended up, but with the help of her friend Kazuo at the shelter, she sets out to locate
all seven of her brothers and sisters.
When Thanksgiving day arrives, there is only one guest unaccounted for--Martha's
mother! Can Martha and her friends find her in time for the family reunion?
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