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PICTURE BOOK TITLES
Mary Brigid Barrett
(Illustrations by LeUyen Pham)
ALL FALL DOWN
Candlewick Press
January 2014
World English
Spoonpotatoesinamound
Ploppinggreenpeasallaround…
From a bright tower made of blocks to a boisterous family playing a game of Ring Around the Rosie,
there are many ways to join things together—and watch them tumble in a delightful heap! LeUyen
Pham’s vibrant illustrations bring Mary Brigid Barrett’s singsong text to life.
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Mary Brigid Barrett
(Illustrations by LeUyen Pham)
PAT-A-CAKE
Candlewick Press
January 2014
World English
Pat‐a‐pudding,wibble,wobble
Patapuddle,SPLAT!
If you can pat a cake, why not a peach or a cold and bumpy pickle? How about a fuzzy caterpillar
crawling on your knee? A well-known rhyme expands into a tactile exploration of a toddler’s world.
Inspired by traditional rhymes, Mary Brigid Barrett’s board book comes to life with artwork by
LeUyen Pham.
Mary Brigid Barrett has written and illustrated many award-winning picture and board books,
including SHOEBOX SAM (Zondervan, 2011). In addition, she served as creative editor for OUR
WHITE HOUSE: Looking In, Looking Out and The Exquisite Corpse Adventure (Candlewick Press,
2002). She is the president and executive director of The National Children’s Book and Literacy
Alliance.
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Kelly Bingham
(Illustrations by Paul O. Zelinsky)
CIRCLE, SQUARE, MOOSE
Greenwillow Books
September 2014
North America
Look—thisisabookaboutshapes.
Notanimals.
Youareinthewrongbook.
Moose loves shapes! Circles! Squares! Triangles! Hooray! So when Moose mysteriously finds himself
in a shape book (oh, please don’t ask), he is the very picture of a happy Moose. Life is great! Until,
well, he wrecks everything.
Now, don’t you worry! Zebra will handle it. Zebra always fixes Moose’s messes. And what thanks
does Zebra get? Really . . . does anyone ever think about Zebra?
“Hilarious fun.” – Kirkus, starred review
“It’s wild fun, and adults could probably even use the book to explore shapes with children, if they
can get them to stop laughing long enough. “ – Publishers Weekly, starred review
Kelly Bingham has been a storyboard artist, story supervisor, and director and is now a writer. Shark
Girl, her first novel, was named a Best Book for Young Adults by the American Library Association.
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Louise Borden
(Illustrations by Raul Colon)
BASEBALL IS…
Simon & Schuster
February 2014
World English
Baseballisthescamperofthebatboy
andthedistantshoutinthestands:
“Peanuts!”
“Popcorn!”
Don’t wait for Opening Day to start your baseball season! Crack open BASEBALL IS… and revel in
the fun of this all-American game! Perfect for the stats-counting superfan and the brand-new little
leaguer, BASEBALL IS… captures the spirit of this cherished pastime, honoring its legendary past,
and eagerly anticipating the future of the sport that is “stitched into our history.”
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Gennifer Choldenko
(Illustrations by Jack E. Davis)
PUTTING THE MONKEYS TO BED
Penguin Putman Books for Young Readers
June 2015
North America
ButSam’snotreadytogotobed,andneitherarehis
monkeys.Theyjumpandbumpandhop‐hop‐hopuntil
theyallpileupinaheap‐heap‐heap.
Sam is never ready to go to sleep at bedtime. There are always more questions to ask Mama, more
games to play . . . not to mention the monkeys! Sam’s rambunctious trio of toy monkeys would much
rather jump on the bed and make up songs about ping pong than go to sleep.
Eventually Sam wants to go to sleep. But how will he ever get the monkeys to settle down?
This story’s silly monkey mayhem also includes a calming bedtime routine that really works.
Gennifer Choldenko is the author of AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS, a Newbery Honor Book, and
its two sequels. The series has sold more than a million copies worldwide. Gennifer’s other picture
books include LOUDER, LILI, A GIANT CRUSH, and HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS WITH A GIANT.
Her books have been translated into thirteen languages.
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Rebecca Kai Dotlich
(Illustrations by Fred Koehler)
ONE DAY, THE END
Boyds Mills Press
October 2015
North American
Foreverystorythereisabeginningandanend,
butwhathappensinbetweenmakesallthedifference.
“One day I went to school. I came home. The end,” says our storyteller—a girl with a busy
imagination and a thirst for adventure. The art tells a fuller tale of calamity on the way to school and
an unpredictably happy ending. Each illustration captures multiple, unexpected, and funny
storylines as the narrator tells her shorter-than-ever stories, ending with “One day. . . I wanted to
write a book.” An original and deep combination of text and art invites readers to make up stories of
their own.
Rebecca Kai Dotlich is an award winning poet and author of several picture books, including WHAT
CAN A CRANE PICK UP? and BELLA AND BEAN, a 2010 SCBWI Golden Kite Honor book.
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Rebecca Kai Dotlich
(Illustrations by Mike Lowery)
ALL ABOARD
Knopf
September 2014
World English
Whowantstorideaboardatrain?
Atrainthatrumblesthroughtherain,
Andintothefog,andunderthemoon...
Hopon!Thetrainisleavingsoon.
In this inviting, rhyming read-aloud, two kids become travel buddies as they watch cities and
landscapes and other hard-working trains rush by, and also observe the conductor and funny goingson inside the train, all illustrated in a fresh, hip, colorful style. Hop aboard!
“Will charm young train lovers in this entertaining title that’s a perfect fit for storytime.” – Booklist
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Helen Frost
Illustrations by Rick Lieder
SWEEP UP THE SUN
Candlewick Press
March 2015
World English
Riseintotheaironthestrengthofyourwings—
Goouttoplayinthesky.
Illuminated by exquisite photographs of eleven species of birds, a spare poem inspires readers to
open their wings and soar. Whether chickadees or cardinals, sparrows or starlings, here are common
birds in their natural settings, captured in photographs of rare beauty and grace. A lyrical narrative
evokes images of play and flight, perseverance and trust. Ideal for bird lovers, graduates, or anyone
embarking on an adventure, this stunning gift book offers profiles of the featured species at the end.
“All-around gorgeous.” – Kirkus, starred review
“Another winning combination of sensitive verse and striking photography.” – Publishers Weekly,
starred review
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Jean Craighead George
(Illustrations by Wendell Minor)
GALAPAGOS GEORGE
HarperCollins
April 2014
LonesomeGeorgepulledhisheadintohisshell...Peering
outatthesettingsunweretwobrighteyes.Theyseemed
tosay:“Newandunimaginablethingscanhappen.”
This is the story of the famous Lonesome George, a giant tortoise who was the last of his species and
lived to be over one hundred years old. His story gives us a glimpse of the amazing creatures
inhabiting the ever-fascinating Galápagos Islands. The back matter features key terms, a timeline, and
further resources for research.
“Skillfully capturing the concept of adaption in natural selection, this succinct story continues its
creators’ tradition of inspiring awe and appreciation for the natural world.” – Publishers Weekly,
starred review
Jean Craighead George was the beloved award-winning author of more than one hundred books for
children and young adults. Her novel JULIE OF THE WOLVES won the Newbery Medal and her
novel MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN received a Newbery Honor. She also wrote acclaimed picture
books that celebrate the natural world, including THE WOLVES ARE BACK; LUCK; MORNING,
NOON, AND NIGHT; and EVERGLADES. Her works have been published in Arabic, Basque,
Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Spanish,
Thai, and Turkish.
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Peggy Gifford
(Illustrations by Lisa Desimini)
THE GREAT BIG GREEN
Boyds Mill Press
April 2014
North America
It’sadarkanddangerousgreen
It’sagreatandgorgeousgreen
Haveyouguessedyet?
Just what exactly is the “thing”? It’s green all over . . . except where it’s blue. The Great Big Green is, of
course, our Earth. Both a riddle and an ode to the Earth, this ingenious picture book is an irresistible
read-aloud that’s perfect for budding environmentalists. Readers will revisit the gorgeous world over
and over after the riddle’s reveal to find the many green things hidden on each page.
“Two fertile imaginations grow a grand salute.” – Kirkus, starred review
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Clement Hurd
(Text by Gertrude Stein)
THE WORLD IS ROUND
HarperCollins
October 2013
World English
Shewouldcarveonthetree
RoseisaRoseisaRoseisaRoseisaRose
untilitwentallthewayaround.
Published to commemorate its 75th anniversary, THE WORLD IS ROUND brings back into print the
classic story created by Gertrude Stein and Clement Hurd. Written in her unique prose style,
Gertrude Stein's THE WORLD IS ROUND chronicles the adventures of a young girl named Rose—a
whimsical tale that delights in wordplay and sound while exploring the ideas of personal identity
and individuality. This stunning volume replicates the original 1939 edition, including all of Clement
Hurd's original blue-and-white art printed on Stein’s rose-pink paper. Also featured are two essays
that provide an inside view to the making of the book.
“The perfect mix of Gertrude Stein’s painterly words and Clement Hurd’s elegant illustrations make
THE WORLD IS ROUND an unforgettable treasure.” – Todd Oldham
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“ThisIsJusttoSay”
Gail Carson Levine
(Illustrations by Matthew Cordell)
FORGIVE ME, I MEANT TO DO IT
HarperCollins
March 2012
World English
Ifyou’relookingforanicehappybook
putthisonedownandrunawayquickly.
Forgiveme,sweetnessandgoodcheerareboring
Inspired by William Carlos Williams’s false apology poem “This is Just to Say,” Newbery Honor
author Gail Carson Levine delivers a wickedly funny collection of poems, imagining how tricksters
really feel about the mischief they create. Matthew Cordell’s smart and playful line art embodies the
poetry’s spirit perfectly, and readers will even learn to compose their own false apology poems. This
is the ideal book for anyone who’s ever apologized… but didn’t really mean it!
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J. Patrick Lewis and Douglas Florian
(Illustrations by Jeremy Holmes)
POEM-MOBILES
Random House/Schwartz & Wade
January 2014
North America
Youthoughtthedinosaursweredead?!
Thecarsbehindourschool
ArebigTyrannosauruswrecks
Thatrunonfossilfuel.
The U.S. Children's Poet Laureate and an award-winning children's poet join their prolific forces in
this picture book of poems about cars. But they're not just any cars: there's the "Sloppy-FloppyNonstop-Jalopy" ("So unique there is no copy"); the Bathtub Limousine ("With hot water heating /
And porcelain seating"); and the "High Heel Car." Each of the thirteen quirky, inventive poems will
speak directly to the imaginations of children, as will Holmes's high-concept, detail-filled
illustrations.
“Lewis and Florian bring new meaning to “hybrid automobile” in clever and concise poems packed
with wordplay, puns, and double entendre.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Short lines and simple language make the poems accessible and unpedantic, just right for young
readers.” – The New York Times Book Review
J. Patrick Lewis, the U.S. Children's Poet Laureate, is one of the best known children's poets writing
today, and the author of many celebrated picture books, including KINDERGARTEN CAT (Random
House, 2010), translated into Spanish by Fundacion Santa Maria.
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Sally Lloyd-Jones
Illustrations by Jane Dyer
THE HOUSE THAT’S YOUR HOME
Schwartz & Wade Books
February 2015
North America
Andtheshoesonyourfeet
thatyouusewhenyoustomp
aretocarryyouout
ofthedoorofthehousethat’syourHome.
This picture book is sure to touch the hearts of parents, grandparents, and children. The tender
rhythmic text follows a young girl as she moves through her world, while utterly charming
watercolors bring that world into vivid focus. Told in second person, as if written by a parent to a
child, the story gently highlights all the love and joy that make the girl's world her very own, from
the tree that stands in her yard, to the swing that swings her right up to the sky, to her bed that's a
ship to the moon. A beautiful ode to a loving family from a bestselling author and illustrator.
Sally Lloyd-Jones is the author of the New York Times bestseller HOW TO BE A BABY… BY ME, THE
BIG SISTER (Random House, 2007).
Jane Dyer is the beloved illustrator of more than fifty books for children. She has won numerous
awards and has been on the New York Times bestseller list for books such as TIME FOR BED by Mem
Fox; TALKING LIKE THE RAIN, a poetry anthology compiled by X. J. and Dorothy Kennedy;
and COOKIES: BITE-SIZE LIFE LESSONS by Amy Krouse Rosenthal.
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Sally Lloyd Jones
(Illustrations by Alexandra Boiger)
POOR DOREEN
Random House
March 2014
North America
“Look,”shecries,“I’mflying!”
Oh,poorDoreen.No.
Notflying.
FALLING.
An Ample Roundy Fish called Mrs. Doreen Randolph-Potts is on a mission: to visit her second cousin
twice removed who's just welcomed 157 babies. But when she spies what she thinks is a yummy
dragonfly—and is actually bait—poor Doreen is lifted out of the water on a fishing pole. Luckily,
Doreen is, shall we say, a wee bit clueless about the dire situation. Kids will love being in on the joke
as our oblivious heroine arrives, in a roundabout way, at her final destination.
“Ignorance equals bliss in this amusing, cleverly executed tale.” – Kirkus, starred review
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Pat Mora and Libby Martinez
(Illustrations by Amelia Lau Carling)
BRAVO, CHICO CANTA! BRAVO!
Groundwood Books
March 2014
World English and Spanish
Withtheirfriendsthecrickets,spiders,andmoths,they
watchedthecurtainrise,thelightstwinkle,andthe
musiciansplay.
Chico Canta is a tiny, mischievous mouse who lives with his family in an old theater. Mrs. Canta
speaks many languages—not only English, Spanish, and Italian, but Spider, Cricket, and Moth as
well. And she encourages her children to develop their own language skills. “Bilingual, bravo!” she is
always telling them. But when the family’s performance of a favorite play is threatened by Little
Gato-Gato, tiny Chico is the star of the show when he uses his own special gift for languages to avert
disaster.
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Pat Mora
(Illustrations by Meilo So)
WATER ROLLS, WATER RISES
Lee & Low Books
October 2014
World English and Spanish
Waterburblesinsprings
Elaguaburbujeaenlosmanantiales,
Gurglesandturns
borboteaydesciende
downstreamsandriversseekingthesea
porlosarroyosyríosbuscandoelmar.
Here is a poetic ode to the beauty of the natural world as expressed by the movement and moods of
water on Earth. With every evocative verse, each presented in both English and Spanish, we visit one
of fourteen different water landscapes and cultural areas around the world, each stunningly
illustrated to convey a sense of the drama, joy, power, serenity, grandeur, or peacefulness of water.
From the Grand Canal of Venice to Qutang Gorge in China, from the Sahara in Morocco to the Andes
of Chile, we learn about the world through the lens of water, our most precious, life-giving resource.
“A lovely bilingual addition to the ‘sense of wonder’ shelf.” – Kirkus, starred review
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Lesléa Newman
(Illustrations by Amy June Bates)
KETZEL, THE CAT WHO COMPOSED
Candlewick Press
October 2015
World English
“Ah,Ketzel,Iseethatmusicstirsyoursoul,”Moshe
said.“Andthatisawonderfulthing.”
The true story of a cat whose piano composition won a contest.
Moshe, a lonely musician, is in a bit of a composing slump when he receives notice of a contest for
piano pieces shorter than 60 seconds. Moshe thinks this is impossible—until his cat, Ketzel, jumps up
onto the piano and walks across the keys. Moshe is amazed: Ketzel’s music is perfect for the contest,
and he immediately transcribes the notes and submits the work under the title “Piece for Piano, Four
Paws.” But what will the judges say when they find out the composer is a cat? This adorable story
and its warm illustrations are perfect for music and animal lovers alike.
Lesléa Newman is the acclaimed author of over sixty books for children, including HEATHER HAS
TWO MOMMIES. Nine of her books have been Lambda Literary Award finalists. She has also
received three Pushcart Prize nominations and the James Baldwin Award for Cultural
Achievement.
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
WHERE ARE MY BOOKS?
Simon & Schuster
May 2015
World English
Everynight,Spencerputthebookbackwhereitbelonged.
Thatwayhe’dalwaysbeabletofindit.
Untilonemorning...
Spencer loves to read. He reads a book every night. But one morning his favorite book goes missing.
Spencer searches high and low, but he can’t find it. The next morning another book is missing. And
then another. What is happening to Spencer’s books? When he finds out, Spencer devises a surprising
solution that will delight readers everywhere.
“No one will expect the funny, sweet and original ending. Fans of Mo Willems will especially
appreciate the family dynamics and expressive artwork.” – Kirkus, starred review
Foreign Sales: Chinese (simplified)/Beijing Baby-Cube.
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“Wecanturncartwheels!”
“Boring.”
“Andskip!
“Boring.”
Debbie Ohi
(Text by Michael Ian Black)
I’M BORED
Simon & Schuster
September 2012
World English
Just when a little girl thinks she couldn’t possibly be more bored, she stumbles upon a potato who
turns the tables on her by declaring that children are boring. But this girl isn’t going to let a vegetable
tell her what’s what. She shows the unimpressed potato all the amazing things kids can do. This
tongue-in-cheek twist on a familiar topic is sure to entertain anyone who’s ever been bored, or had to
hear about someone else being bored. Debbie Ridpath Ohi illustrates this picture book about a little
girl who can’t think of anything to do, written by acclaimed comedian and actor Michael Ian Black.
A New York Times Notable Book of 2012.
Foreign Sales: Chinese (simplified)/Beijing Baby-Cube; French/Seuil Jeunesse; Spanish (world,
excluding North America)/Santillana; Spanish (North America only)/Lectorum.
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Lookatme,everybody!I’mnaked!
Whooooooo!Naked,naked,naked!
Runningaroundnaked!
Slidingdownthestairsnaked!
Debbie Ohi
(Text by Michael Ian Black)
NAKED!
Simon & Schuster
April 2014
World English
A young boy refuses to put on clothes after his bath and runs around the house causing naked chaos.
“The whimsical digital artwork adds energy and color to the story . . . Humorous on both a child and
adult level.” – School Library Journal
Debbie Ridpath Ohi is a writer and illustrator based in Toronto, Canada. NAKED! is her second
collaboration with comedian Michael Ian Black, the first being I’M BORED, a New York Times Notable
Book of 2012, and WHERE ARE MY BOOKS? is her first work as both writer and illustrator.
Foreign Sales: Chinese (simplified)/Beijing Baby-Cube; Japanese/Child Honsha.
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Dian Curtis Regan
(Illustrations by Robert Neubecker
SPACE BOY AND HIS DOG
Boyds Mills Press
April 2015
North America
Afterlanding,Nikodiscoversastowaway.
PoshisNOTsupposedtobehere.
SheisNOTinthisstory.
Niko may live on boring old Earth, but he’s always looking for a new adventure. Using the spaceship
that he built from a box and a little imagination, he flies off into space with his robot, Radar, and his
dog, Tag. The only one NOT invited is his sister Posh who keeps trying to insert herself into Niko’s
story. In this first mission, Niko and crew (and maybe also pesky Posh) fly to the moon in search of a
lost cat. Illustrated in comic–book style and featuring easy–to–read text packed with humor, SPACE
BOY AND HIS DOG is Niko’s first adventure, with two more books planned in the series.
“The themes of imaginary play and sibling rivalry provide good-natured support for a lighthearted,
easy-to-read adventure.” – Kirkus
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Linda Sue Park
(Illustrations by Matt Phelan)
XANDER’S PANDA PARTY
Clarion
September 2013
North America
Xanderplannedapandaparty.
Yes,adandywhoop‐de‐do!
ButXanderwastheonlypanda.
Justonepandaatthezoo.
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2013
Xander plans a panda party, but then realizes he’s the only panda at the zoo. So, he decides to
invite all the bears. But Koala protests. She’s not a bear, but a marsupial! The host must rethink
his invitation so that everyone can come. Newbery Medal author Linda Sue Park introduces
animal taxonomy in the most playful way, and celebrated artist Matt Phelan’s charming ink and
watercolor paintings are the icing on the cake.
“Park is really talking about the fluidity of boundaries, and how social groupings that look solid fall
apart under closer inspection . . . there’s food for thought throughout.” – Publishers Weekly, starred
review
“Liberal use of internal rhyme . . . makes Park’s text sing.” – Horn Book, starred review
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Therearemanykindsofcourage.
Awesomekinds.Andeverydaykinds.
Still,courageiscourage—
Whateverkind.
Bernard Waber
COURAGE
Houghton Mifflin
October 2002
North America
COURAGE is a classic, enchanting work that teaches children what it means to be brave. It’s not
just the big and flashy gestures, but also the small, persistent efforts, that make all the difference.
Foreign Sales: Japanese/U-Leag; Korean/I-Ter; Chinese Complex/Hsiao Lu; Chinese
Simplified/Giving Tree Ltd.
Bernard Waber was the beloved author of the Lyle Crocodile series, as well as such classics as IRA
SLEEPS OVER and COURAGE. Lyle, a rope-skipping, ice-skating, caviar-eating crocodile, was first
featured in Waber’s debut, THE HOUSE ON 88TH STREET, and then later in eleven more books.
Wabers works have sold millions of copies in the English language, and have been translated into
Chinese complex, Chinese simplified, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
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AskmewhatelseIlike.
Whatelsedoyoulike?
Ilikefrogs.
Ilikefrogsswimming.
Andfrogshopping.
Bernard Waber
(Illustrations by Suzy Lee)
ASK ME
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
July 2015
North America
A father and daughter walk through their neighborhood, brimming with questions as they explore
their world. With so many things to enjoy, and so many ways to ask—and talk—about them, it's a
snapshot of an ordinary day in a world that's anything but. This is a heartwarming and inviting
picture book with a tenderly written story by Bernard Waber and glorious illustrations by Suzy Lee.
“Sublimely satisfying.” – Kirkus, starred review
“A first choice for libraries, especially those looking to expand their selection of father-as-caregiver
stories.” – School Library Journal, starred review
Foreign Sales: Korean/BIR.
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Let’sgotothesupermarket,
Ridedowneveryaisle,
Waveatalltheshoppers,
Makeeverybodysmile.
Jane Yolen
Illustrations by Jane Dyer
WEE RHYMES
Paula Wiseman Books
March 2013
World English
Named of the 24 Best Baby Books of All Time by Parents Magazine
A baby’s day is full of meaningful moments: Time for cuddles, time for play, time for a nap, time for
dinner, time for a bath, time for bed . . . and always, always, time for love. This joyous collection of
more than fifty original poems and rhymes accompanied by gentle, evocative illustrations is a perfect
gift for showers and a must-have addition to any child’s bookshelf.
“Tenderness and comfort radiate from every page, making the book a lovely addition to any new
family’s library.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
Jane Yolen is the author of over 300 children’s, fantasy, and science fiction books, including OWL
MOON, THE DEVIL’S ARITHMETIC, and the HOW DO DINOSAURS…? series. Her books have
won two Nebula Awards, two Christopher Medals, the World Fantasy Award, three Mythopoeic
Fantasy Awards, the Golden Kite Award, the Jewish Book Award, and the World Fantasy
Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, among many others.
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Jane Yolen
(Illustrations by Melanie Cataldo)
THE STRANDED WHALE
Candlewick Press
August 2015
World English
Thewhale’seyeturnedtowardus.
Itwasthesizeofabicycletire
andlookedlikeitwasweeping.
When a girl and her twin brother find a beached whale on the shore near their Maine home, their
community tries to save it.
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Jane Yolen
(Illustrations by Katie May Green)
THE STONE ANGEL
Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
March 2015
North America
Irememberedthetalesofchildrenintheforest
watchedoverbyangels,andIwasnotafraid.
A young French girl escapes from the Nazis with her parents and little brother. Their journey takes
them into the forest, where they hide with a group of partisans; across the Pyrenees into Spain; and
then to the safety of a cousin’s house in England. Wherever they go, she feels sure her family is
protected by angels who will eventually guide them home.
“Convincingly portrays a family tightly bound to one another, no matter how dire the
circumstances.” – Publishers Weekly
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Jane Yolen
(Illustrations by Mark Teague)
HOW DO DINOSAURS STAY SAFE?
Scholastic
February 2015
North America
He’scareful—notfearful.Sohere’sabigroar.
Staysafe,andPLAYsafe,littledinosaur.
Mamas and papas always want their little dinosaurs to be safe from harm, and that means teaching
them how to cross the street, how to handle strangers, and to always wear a helmet when riding a
bike. In this warm and funny book, the latest in a highly acclaimed series that has been translated into
eleven languages, dinosaur antics evolve into examples of humorous but helpful behavior. Why do
we want our children to stay safe? Because we love them so much!
“Books on safety can verge on didactic, but not this simple, lovely title—it's all sorts of fun. An
excellent addition to all picture book collections.” – School Library Journal
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