Frankfurt 2014 Rights Guide

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FRANKFURT RIGHTS GUIDE 2014
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Current Adult Highlights
THE GRUMPY GUIDE TO LIFE
Observations by Grumpy Cat
Now a New York Times Best seller!
Amazon.com Best Book of the Month,
August 2014
Featured in The Daily Mail,
The Bookseller, USA Today, and People
THIS IS RIDICULOUS
THIS IS AMAZING
THE WHO, THE WHAT,
AND THE WHEN
65 Artists Illustrate the Secret
Sidekicks of History
Contributions from noted historians
and top indie artists
Includes stunning original artwork
and fascinating trivia
The follow up to The Where, The Why,
and The How (5 foreign editions sold!)
Parenthood in 71 Lists
Amazon.com Best Book of the Year,
So Far 2014
16 Gift Ideas for the Book Loving Dad,
RealSimple.com 2014
Six Terrific Books to Give Dear Ol’ Dad
This Year, BookPage 2014
INSIDE HBO’S GAME OF THRONES,
SEASONS 1 AND 2
INSIDE HBO’S GAME OF THRONES,
SEASONS 3 AND 4
The official companions to the popular
HBO series!
10 foreign editions sold!
Over 350,000 copies sold internationally!
THE BREAD EXCHANGE
Tales and Recipes from a Journey
of Baking and Bartering
An armchair journey for bread lovers
Lush food photography
Charming personal narratives
Featured in Esprit’s Fall 2014 Campaign,
Marie Claire, Domino, InStyle UK
PANTONE ON FASHION
FAMOUS FROCKS
A Century of Color in Design
The Little Black Dress
The history of fashion from global
color authority Pantone
“Filled with unexpected tidbits about
every shade on the spectrum.”
— InStyle magazine
The follow-up to international hit,
Pantone: The 20th Century in Color
(8 foreign editions sold!)
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THE ART OF FROZEN
The official companion to the Academy
Award-winning Disney animated fi lm!
The Year’s Best Books About Movies
and TV – Parade, 2013
Patterns to make 20 little black dresses
inspired by fashion icons
Featuring dresses worn by Mary Quant,
Liza Minelli, Princess Diana, and
Audrey Hepburn!
The follow-up to international hit
Famous Frocks (7 foreign editions sold!)
CHRONICLE BOOKS
Arts & Photography
104 THINGS TO PAINT
In the spirit of our bestselling Things To series, this guided
book is filled with ideas to inspire new and seasoned artists
to get out their paintbrushes—with prompts from straightforward to curiously quirky. Extra thick textured pages make
it easy to paint directly inside the book, making this the perfect
on-the-go studio.
Also available: Places to Draw, Fashion Things to Draw,
and 4 others
Paperback sketchbook, 19 x 23 cm, 126 textured pages, 276 words, $16.95, Spring 15
642 TINY THINGS TO DRAW
642 TINY THINGS TO WRITE ABOUT
In these all-new pocket-sized versions of the bestselling
642 Things to Draw and 712 More Things to Write About,
not only is the physical scale diminutive, but so are all the
quirky things inside! Budding creatives of all ages will delight
in re-examining the world-from poppy seeds to little sea
creatures—with a new appreciation of the Lilliputian.
Softcover journal, 9 x 12 cm, 250 pages, 3k words, $9.95 each, Fall 15
ART BEFORE BREAKFAST
A Zillion Ways to Be More Creative,
No Matter How Busy You Are
By Danny Gregory
ART + FASHION
By E. P. Cutler and Julien Tomasello
This deluxe tome celebrates the ongoing symbiosis between
the worlds of art and fashion. Collected here are great
collaborations, inspirations, and exchanges between worldrenowned artists and legendary fashion figures from the
mid-twentieth century to today. With informative text and
rich imagery, the whole sumptuous package of magnificent
proportions results in a book as luxe and chic as the garments
it represents.
Hardcover, 23 x 33 cm, 208 pages, 120 photos/illustrations, 25k words, $85.00, Fall 15
BLUE
Cobalt to Cerulean in Art and Culture
From the Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Humanity’s enduring love affair with the color blue is
showcased in artworks and objects from the Museum of
Fine Arts, Boston. This magnificent collection of more than
200 beautiful images represents how blue has been used in
a wide diversity of art movements, eras, cultures, and media.
Short essays from museum curators bring historical context
to this visual feast. A bijou package with blue-dyed page
edges, Blue is a treasure for art appreciators and anyone
enchanted by this mystical hue.
Hardcover, 20 x 15 cm, 176 pages, 18k words, 200 color images, dyed edges,
$22.95, Spring 15
This unique guide serves up a hearty helping of inspiration
from beloved artist and creativity guru Danny Gregory.
For aspiring artists who can’t seem to find the time or the
confidence to start, this book offers short exercises for every
skill level and schedule, along with practical instruction on
techniques and materials. Teaches readers how to develop
a creative habit and lead a richer life through making art.
Flexi binding, 15.25 x 20 cm, 160 pages, 14k words, color illustrations, $19.95, Spring 15
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AT LARGE
Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz
By Russ Banham
In an astonishing new project, world-renowned Chinese artist
and activist Ai Weiwei turns his attention to Alcatraz—a place
he cannot visit because he is not permitted to leave China, but
that stands as a world-famous symbol of both incarceration
and protest. This book showcases the site-specific installations,
sculptures, and artworks that Ai Weiwei created for a vast art
show on the island. At Large is the essential document of this
unprecedented art happening—on view from Fall 2014 through
Spring 2015.
Over the course of a century, the Boeing Company has grown
from a small outfit operating out of a converted boathouse—
producing a single pontoon plane made from canvas and wood—
into the world’s largest aerospace company. The thrilling story
of the celebrated organization is one filled with ambition,
ingenuity, and a passion to exceed expectations. In this lavishly
illustrated book, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Russ Banham
recounts the tale of a company and an industry like no other—
one that has put men on the moon, defended the free world,
and changed the way we live.
Hardcover, 25 x 25 cm, 192 pages, 35k words, color photos, $40.00, Spring 15
REMAKE
Master Works Of Art Reimagined
By Jeff Hamada
Remake gathers fantastically creative modern reinterpretations
of 50 fine art masterpieces and presents them side by side
with the originals—revealing the striking similarities and often
hilarious differences in each pairing. Started as a crowedsourced collaboration on the leading art blog Booooooom.com,
Remake is at once a send-up of and homage to the art history
canon, filled with whimsical surprises.
Hardcover, 18 x 20 cm, 128 pages, 3k words, 100 color images, $24.95, Spring 15
UNEXPECTED ART
Serendipitous Installations, Site-specific Works,
and Surprising Interventions
Edited by Jenny Moussa Spring
Graffiti made from cake frosting, man-made clouds floating
indoors, a luminous moon resting on water. Collected here
are dozens of astonishing artworks—site-specific installations,
extraordinary sculptures, and groundbreaking interventions in
public spaces. Showcasing the wonderfully experimental work
of more than 50 innovative artists from around the globe in an
unexpected package with page-edges of three different colors.
Hardcover, 18 x 23 cm, 176 pages, 19k words, 150 color photos, $27.50, Spring 15
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100 YEARS OF FLIGHT
Edited by David Spalding
Jacketed hardcover, 30 x 24 cm, 192 pages, $35.00, Spring 15
EARTH AND SPACE
Photographs From the Archives of NASA
By Nirmala Nataraj
Take a tour of the universe with this awe-inspiring collection
of photos from the archives of NASA. Featuring spectacular
views of Earth from above, our solar system, and deep space,
Earth and Space is an unparalleled journey through the
cosmos, exploring the beauty and mystery of our universe
through images from the legendary space agency that will
captivate space enthusiasts of all ages and interests.
Hardcover, 28 x 23 cm, 176 pages, 17k words, 100+ photos, $40.00, Fall 15
Disney Pixar
THEY DREW AS THEY PLEASED
Disney’s Early Golden Age
By Didier Ghez
This is the first volume in a planned series of art books focused
on the unknown and previously unseen work of some of the top
Disney artists from the 1930s. Exploring work by Disney artists
including Ferdinand Horvath, Albert Hurter, Gustaf Tenggren,
and Bianca Majolie, this volume covers the Disney shorts
from the ‘30s, featuring many unproduced works, as well
as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and
some early work on Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan.
Introducing new biographical material about the artists, and
sourcing unpublished artwork, newly found documents, and
never-before released interviews with artists and their family
and friends, this volume is a must for any Disney fan and
animation enthusiast.
THE ART OF THE GOOD DINOSAUR
Foreword by Peter Sohn
What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth
missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never
became extinct? Disney’s upcoming film, The Good Dinosaur,
is a humorous and exciting original story about Arlo, a lively
Apatosaurus with a big heart. After a traumatic event unsettles
Arlo’s family, he sets out on a remarkable journey, gaining an
unlikely companion along the way—a human boy. Showcasing
the stunning artwork from the film’s creation—including
sketches, storyboards, maquette sculpts, colorscripts, and
much more—The Art of The Good Dinosaur is the ultimate
behind-the-scenes look at the artistic research and design
that went into the making of this innovative film.
Jacketed hardcover, 28 x 23 cm, 168 pages, 2000 words, full color illustrations
throughout, $40, Spring 2015
Jacketed hardcover, 28 x 23 cm, 208 pages, 30,000 words, full color illustrations
and photographs throughout, $40, Fall 2015
THE ART OF INSIDE OUT
Foreword by Amy Poehler, introduction by Pete Docter
THE ART OF FUNNY
Twenty-Five Years In The Pixar Story Room
Introduction by Jason Katz
Each of Pixar Animation Studios’ films begins with the artists
in the story department throwing ideas around to see what
works best. This fun, collaborative process often results in
hilarious scenarios, inside jokes, and illustrated gags, some
of which will never make it to the final cut of the film.
The Art of Funny features inspired gags from the creation
of all of Pixar’s films to date, from Toy Story to Monsters
University, bringing together never-before-published
illustrations and doodles from the depths of Pixar’s archives.
throughout, $29.95, Fall 2015
Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for
Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father
starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided
by her Emotions—Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness.
As Riley and her Emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in
San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters, the control
center inside her mind. This book reflects the creativity and
artistry of Inside Out, which promises to be one of Pixar’s
most ambitious and visually stunning works to date. Featuring
concept art—including sketches, storyboards, color scripts,
and much more—and opening with a foreword by actress
Amy Poehler, this is the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience
of the making of the film.
throughout, $40, Spring 2015
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From The World of Vikings
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Humor & Pop Culture
THE WORLD OF VIKINGS
“… Such is the power of Vikings that we come to know and even root
for them, so enthralling are they and almost everything else here.”
—Wall Street Journal
The History Channel’s Vikings captures the world of the
sea-faring Norsemen on the cusp of the Viking Golden Age.
Richly produced, compelling television, Vikings is garnering
critical acclaim and a huge viewership. This exclusive, behindthe-scenes book invites fans to delve into the making of Vikings
and the real-life history of legendary Norse hero, Ragnar
Lothbrok, whose navigational breakthroughs allowed Viking
warriors to raid England and France. Through interviews with
cast and crew, on-set photography, concept art, and historical
artifacts, readers will learn how the makers of the show
dramatized this fascinating historical moment.
Hardcover, 23 x 28 cm, 160 pages, full color images throughout, $35.00, Fall 2015
ARE YOU DISSING ME?
What Animals Really Think
By Simon Winheld
A hippo worrying that her MFA is totally useless. A cardinal
with roommate problems. A hummingbird eager to join a social
network. Here are the innermost thoughts of our furry and
feathered friends, who—it is finally revealed—hilariously share
the same anxieties, frustrations, and preoccupations as we do.
Each colorfully illustrated critter captures a moment of modern
flux and together create an irresistibly funny portrait of a
kingdom both wild and amusingly familiar.
Unjacketed hardcover, 15 x 15 cm, 80 pages, 1k words, color illustrations, $12.95,
Spring 15
BUSINESS BABY
Business Baby features adorable images of babies and
toddlers decked out as office workers Getting Things Done.
From troubleshooting to negotiating deals when both parties
can only count to three, the high-functioning babies in this
book are taking care of business in their own special ways.
This collection reimagines the Internet-famous meme of the
same name with all-new photographs of babies ready to suit
up and get to work.
Unjacketed hardcover, 15 x 15 cm, 96 pages, 1k words, $12.95, Spring 15
DROLL PRANKS FOR RICH BOYS
By Dan Bulla
This expertly curated collection of capers is just the ticket for
the refined prankster in all of us. From foiling tea time with a
salacious saucer mishap to knocking a fellow’s piano out of tune
before his next salon (scandal!), this compendium of over 100
deadpan pranks and whimsical illustrations harkens back to a
simpler, more ridiculous time.
Unjacketed hardcover, 15 x 11 cm, 108 pages, 60 b/w illustrations, debossed cover, $9.95,
Fall 15
I WAS AN AWESOMER KID
By Brad Getty
Face it: you were awesome when you were a kid. You feared
nothing. You spoke your mind. You tried new things. Now you
play by the rules, dress appropriately, and choose politeness
over self-expression. Well, life’s too short for that and this book
proves it. Vintage photographs of real kids doing awesome stuff—
wearing footie pj’s, eating sugar cereal, napping, and showing
off—accompany witty captions that poke fun at the doldrums
of adult life while reminding us to unleash our inner kid.
Paperback, 12 x 18 cm, 136 pages, 13k words, color photos, $12.95, Spring 15
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From Business Baby
I THOUGHT FRANKFURT WAS BUSINESS CASUAL.
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WHAT’S IT LIKE IN SPACE?
Stories from Astronauts Who’ve Been There
By Ariel Waldman
Everyone wonders what it’s really like in space, but very few
of us every have the chance to experience it firsthand. This
captivating illustrated collection brings together stories from
dozens of international astronauts who’ve actually been there,
bringing back accounts of the fascinating, weird, often funny
and awe inspiring sensations and realities of space travel in and
beyond the Earth’s orbit.
Unjacketed hardcover, 6 x 6 cm, 120 pages, 12,500 words, full color illustrations, $14.95,
Fall 2015
EVEN DIVAS NEED DAY JOBS
By Michelle Visage, foreword by RuPaul
Michelle Visage dishes dirt with her pal RuPaul on the popular
show, RuPaul’s Drag Race, but before she became a Drag
Race Maven, Visage went through a masters class in how to
make it in the cutthroat world of entertainment. Here she
shares her rules and advice for living life to the fullest and
finding success no matter what hand you’re dealt in life.
Jacketed hardcover, 14 x 20 cm, 216 pages, 60k words, 7 color inserts, $24.95, Fall 15
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
By Charles Dickens, Illustrated by Yelena Bryksenkova
This gorgeous new edition of the Christmas classic marries
the timeless words of Charles Dickens with the beautiful
contemporary illustrations of Yelena Bryksenkova. The whimsy
and nostalgia of Bryksenkova’s dreamy art style forms the
perfect counterpart in this deluxe volume.
DEAR SANTA
Children’s Christmas Letters and Wish Lists, 1870–1920
Dear Santa presents more than 125 letters written by children
to Santa Claus during the golden age of the tradition. Organized
by decade, the letters are both hilarious and heartwarming
as children lay bare their hearts’ desires, requesting toys and
tasty treats and wishing Santa safe travels on his epic one-night
journey. Christmas lovers and history enthusiasts will relish in
the book’s historical content, including brief overviews of the
world-changing events of each decade, plus explorations of
the history of the Santa letter and the global origins of Santa
Claus. Packaged in a handsome hardcover with gilded Victorian
flair, Dear Santa is a delightful testament to the innocence of
children and the everlasting magic of Santa Claus.
Unjacketed hardcover, 11 x 15 cm, 176 pages, 18k words, 2-color interior,
foil-stamped cover, ribbon marker, $14.95, Fall 15
FUNNY ON PURPOSE
The Definitive Guide to an Unpredicatable Career in
Comedy Standup • Improv • Writting • Illustration •
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By Joe Randazzo, foreword by John Hodgman
It takes guts to be a comedian, and it takes smarts to make
a living off it. In this insider’s guide, former Onion Editor Joe
Randazzo delivers a funny and insightful blueprint for those
looking to turn their sense of humor into a vocation. Explaining
how it works and how to break in, Joe provides tips and
guidance, outlines successful career paths. From writing for
TV to doing standup or developing a successful YouTube
channel, Funny on Purpose gives readers the knowledge
and inspiration to launch a career in comedy with confidence.
Paperback, 15 x 20 cm, 320 pages, $18.95, Spring 15
Hardcover, 18 x 25 cm, 198 pages, 29k words, 80 color illustrations, $35.00, Fall 15
HOW TO SUCCESS
Write Normal, Accept Awards, and Other TK
By Corinne Caputo
This sympathetically funny parody self-help book for writers
is filled with hilariously misguided tips, factual-looking
charts, and other advice that knowingly pokes fun at writerly
foibles while still cheering them on. How to Success is filled
with enough almost-advice to keep aspiring writers amused,
unblocked, and on their way.
Paperback, 13 x 18 cm, 128 pages, 20k words, color images, $12.95, Fall 15
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CITY SCRATCH-OFF MAP: PARIS
CITY SCRATCH-OFF MAP: NEW YORK
A Sight-Seeing Scavenger Hunt
By Christina Henry de Tessan, Illustrated by Lab Partners
These portable scratch-off maps take travelers on a sight-seeing
scavenger through the best of each city. As travelers make their
way to the 30 featured destinations, they scratch to reveal a
fun way to experience each place—in prompts that will lead
them to little-known discoveries and major attractions.
Map is 41 x 56 cm, color illustrated w/ scratch-off icons, 5k words, polybagged,
$12.95 each, Spring 15
LITERARY PAPER DOLLS
By Kyle Hilton
Pay homage to the great authors in a playful and unexpected
way. This paper doll set contains 16 writers with lots of
personality, including Virginia Wolfe, Oscar Wilde, Jane Austen,
and more. Educational trivia and unique accoutrements
accompany each writer for a hands-on literary lesson.
Also available: Art History Paper Dolls
Paperback, 23 x 30 cm, 32 pages (16 paper dolls) on card stock, $12.95, Fall 15
THIS BOOK IS A ______
Pop-up Paper Tools and Wonders
By Kelli Anderson
This cleverly constructed pop-up is no ordinary book—it can
be used as a planetarium, a speaker, a sundial, and even a
record player! Each of the spreads pops open into an analog
paper tool that’s interactive, fully-functional, and awe-inspiring
in its ingenuity. With explanatory text to reveal the science
behind how each pop-up wonder works, this masterpiece of
paper engineering is educational fun for all ages.
Hardcover, 24 x 30.5 cm, 8 pop-up spreads, 8k words, $35.00, Fall 15
ULTIMATE BOOK OF TRIVIA
The Essential Collection of Over Curious Facts to Impress
Your Friends and Expand Your Mind
By Scott McNeely
The newest addition to the Ultimate series offers an entertaining
tour of all the things you didn’t know that you didn’t know.
Topics include Famous Inventions, Science and Space, Film
and Television, and Being Human. This fascinating collection of
trivia is presented in a variety of engaging formats such as Q&A,
True or False, and Pop Quiz, and interspersed with in-depth
sidebars and classic illustrations throughout.
Hardcover, 13 x 17 cm, 352 pages, spot illustrations, $19.95, Fall 15
PADDLE AGAINST THE FLOW
Lessons on Life From Doers, Creators,
and Cultural Rebels
By Huck Magazine
Since launching in 2006, Huck has been at the vanguard of
London’s thriving independent publishing scene, with editions
available on newsstands in 20 countries worldwide. Bringing
together the best insights from over 60 of the most inspiring
people Huck has spoken to over the years—along with
exclusive photography and art—this book presents a diverse
range of life lessons from those who paddle against the flow.
Unjacketed Hardcover, 15 x 20 cm, 152 pages, 5k words, color illustrations and photos,
$14.95, Spring 15
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WHAT’S THE QUESTION?
99 Answers, A Million Conversations
By Amy Krouse Rosenthal
This quirky 99-card deck gets the conversation flowing by
flipping Q&A on its head. The cards provide the answers, and
players come up with personalized questions to match. With
millions of directions for the questions and the conversation to
take, this is a fun and engaging game for any gathering.
Box with lid, 10 x 10 x 5 cm, 100 cards, Ages 10+, $14.95, Fall 15
From Wilma’s World
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Pets
ARTISTS AND THEIR CATS
By Alison Nastasi
In this celebratory collection of photographs of 50 famous
artists with their feline friends, each image is paired with
behind-the-scenes stories of artist-and-cat relationships.
Artists and Their Cats captures many an endearing
friendship—and reveals the personality traits often shared
between creative souls and the animals known for their
independent spirits.
Hardcover, 15 x 20 cm, 112 pages, 10k words, 50 photos, $16.95, Spring 15
CAT HIGH: THE YEARBOOK
By Terry deRoy Gruber
This parody yearbook includes all the best of yearbook
nostalgia, with a dose of feline humor on top. Filled with
class photos, candid shots, and memories to cherish forever,
this hilarious yearbook explores the ups and downs of a year
in the lives of the senior class cats at Cat High.
Paperback, 22 x 28 cm, 128 pages, 70k words, b/w photos, $15.95, Spring 15
DOG YEARS
DON’T FART WHEN YOU SNUGGLE
A Dog’s Handbook to Making Humans Smile
By Frank and Friends
Meet Frank. This snarky French bulldog and his four
rambunctious friends don’t hold back in their hilarious
collection of doggy wisdom. Don’t Fart When You Snuggle
follows these dogs on their mission to make humans happy.
This is advice for dogs, by dogs, but it offers insight into the
weird and wonderful relationship we humans have with man’s
best friend.
Hardcover, 15 x 15 cm, 128 pages, 120 color photo collages, $12.95, Fall 15
HERE KITTY KITTY
By Mallory McInnis
This treasure trove of hip and adorable contemporary
illustration celebrating cats features images that capture
the spectrum of quirky cats—cranky cats, cute cats, dancing
cats, cats reading books, cats in the rain, funny cats, wise
cats—illustrated by indie art darlings. Paired with charming
quotations on the magic and mystery of the nature of cats,
this is a playful package full of heartwarming feline fun.
Hardcover, 15 x 15 cm, 120 pages, 2k words, 75-100 photos/illustrations, $12.95, Fall 15
By Amanda Jones
This striking and sentimental collection of photographs
features 30 dogs, first as puppies, then again – years later –
as old friends. Sincere and emotional, yet also light-hearted
and lovable, these captivating images celebrate the lifelong
bond we share with our canine companions.
Jacketed hardcover, 24 x 22 cm, 128 pages, 75 b/w photos, $18.95, Fall 15
WILMA’S WORLD
Good Advice from a Good Dog
By Rae Dunn
Welcome to Wilma’s World, where life is full of joy and
adventure lies around every corner. This charming book of
photographs celebrates the wise insights of a special dog
whose musings remind us to slow down and see the beauty
in simple things.
Hardcover, 15 x 20 cm, 128 pages, 96 color photos, $15.95, Spring 15
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Mind Body Spirit
7 MINUTES TO FIT
50 Anytime, Anywhere Interval Workouts
By Brett Klika
THE CIRCADIAN TAROT
By Jen Altman, Illustrated by Michelle Blade
Rooted in scientific research about the benefits of high
intensity interval training, this accessible, portable exercise
book from an Olympic athlete trainer features 50 illustrated
interval workouts for getting a quick heart rate boost no matter
where you are. Features an illustrated glossary of simple
movements that are then combined into 50 effective workouts
that only require a chair and mere minutes to complete.
This art book of tarot readings is both gorgeous and
functional—featuring 78 colorful paintings, each paired with
illuminating mystical text. The book can be used as a daily
divination oracle: readers use the ribbon marker to flip to a
new page at random each morning. The Circadian Tarot is
a delightful guide to navigating hopes, dreams, desires, and
fortunes, perfect for modern bohemian mystics and artful
spiritual seekers.
Flexi-bound paperback, 18 x 13 cm, 160 pages, 10k words, 100 color illustrations,
$14.95, Spring 15
Hardcover, 13x 18 cm, 168 pages, 10k words, 78 illustrations, $16.95, Fall 15
THE YOGA JOURNAL
52 SMALL CHANGES FOR THE MIND
One Year to Less Stress, Increased Productivity,
Improved Memory, and a Happier, Healthier Mind
A dynamic three-in-one tool for yoga lovers of all skill levels.
Part tracker, part journal, and part reference guide, it invites
yogis to bring the benefits of yoga off the mat and into their
daily life, including more than 15 charts and lists, a guided
journal for recording notes about 45 individual yoga sessions,
and a reference guide containing an illustrated pose directory
and informative overviews of yoga.
Flexi-bound paperback, 15 x 20 cm, 160 pages, 3k words, 2-color interior, $16.95, Spring 15
40ISH WEEKS
A Pregnancy Journal
By Brett Blumenthal
This simple program from certified wellness expert
Brett Blumenthal offers one small change per week to
help readers reach optimal mental health over the course
of a year. Backed by research from leading experts in a
variety of fields and presented in an accessible weekly formula,
52 Small Changes for the Mind reveals the secrets to
minimizing stress, increasing productivity, improving memory,
and ultimately feeling more fulfilled.
Paperback, 15 x 23 cm, 340 pages, 65k words, 2-color interior with flaps, $16.95, Fall 15
By Kate Pocrass
Featuring charming illustrations, this journal invites momsto-be to document the physical and emotional milestones of
their journey, from first reactions to meeting baby. Divided into
three sections for each trimester, 40ish Weeks includes both
classic and quirky prompts. This journal will remind expecting
moms to pause and appreciate the details while creating a
unique snapshot of their pregnancy.
Paperback, 15 x 20 cm, 144 pages, 350 words, color illustrations, ribbon marker,
$14.95, Fall 15
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From The Yoga Journal
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FRIENDSHIP IS . . .
500 Reasons to Appreciate Friends
ROCK, MEET WINDOW
The Story of Father and Son
By Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar
By Jason Good
Friendship is . . . a big welcome at the airport, wearing the
same outfit by accident, coming to the rescue, and so much
more! From Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar, famed illustrators
and the authors of Happiness Is …, this charming book
illustrates the very best things about friendship. A universally
appealing gift for birthdays, holidays, or a little pick-me-up,
this cheerful collection is the perfect way to say “thank you for
being a friend!”
A moving and funny memoir about the meaning of fatherhood
by comedian and celebrated family-man blogger Jason Good.
Here he explores the cocktail of angst and joy that is
fatherhood. Along the way, Good reflects on the highs, lows,
and complications of fatherhood, all with tenderness and
humor that will have fathers (and mothers, too) thinking
about what it is that makes a good father so special to us all.
Jacketed hardcover, 15 x 20 cm, 224 pages, 55k words, $22.95, Spring 15
Also available: Happiness Is …
Paperback with flaps, 15 x 15 cm, 272 pages, 1500 words, 500 2-color illustrations,
$12.95, Spring 15
HOPE AND OTHER LUXURIES
A Mother’s Life with a Daughter’s Anorexia
By Clare B. Dunkle
OUR FAMILY TRADITIONS
Moments, Milestones, and Memories
With this luxe journal, you can create a family heirloom that
celebrates the moments, stories, and rituals that make each
family unique. With prompts for capturing each loved one’s
personality, favorite recipes, unforgettable vacations, and much
more, this treasured journal is a lasting record of family life,
from once-in-a-lifetime moments to everyday joys.
Hardcover, 19 x 23 cm, 96 pages, 1k words, foil-stamped cover, ribbon marker,
$18.95, Fall 15
Clare Dunkle seemed to have an ideal life—two beautiful,
high-achieving teenage daughters, a loving husband, and a
satisfying and successful career as a children’s book novelist.
But it’s when you let down your guard that the ax falls. Just
after one daughter successfully conquered her depression,
another daughter developed a life-threatening eating disorder.
Co-published with Elena Vanishing, the memoir of her
daughter, this is the story—told in brave beautifully written,
and unflinchingly honest prose—of one family’s fight against
a deadly disease, from an often ignored but important
perspective: the mother of the anorexic.
Jacketed hardcover, 15 x 23 cm, 592 pages, 195k words, $25.00, Spring 15
LETTERS TO MY LOVE
Write Now, Read Later, and Treasure Forever
By Lea Redmond
This book of 12 fold-and-mail style envelopes invites romantics
to capture the bright spots of their relationship, and express
their hopes and dreams for the future. When sealed with the
included stickers and postdated for the recipient to open in
the future, this keepsake package becomes a dozen love letters
bound to be treasured forever.
Also available: Letters to My Baby, Letters to My Future Self
Hardcover booklet, 20 x 9.5 cm, 12 fold-and-mail letters & 1 sticker sheet, 200 words,
$14.95, Fall 15
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From Make A Statement
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Crafting & Home
BE MINE
25 Paper Projects to Share the Love
PARSON GRAY TRADE QUILTS
20 Rustic Modern Designs
By Sally J. Shim
By Amy Butler and David Butler
This sweet-as-can-be paper crafting book offers 25 adorable
projects to say “I love you.” From an XOXO Pop Up Card
to a Love Message in a Bottle, Heart-Shaped Box, and “I’m
Sweet on You” Lollipop Cover, each project is easy to make
and irresistibly charming. Be Mine brims with inspiration for
making love-themed greetings to surprise and delight adults
and children.
For rabid quilt-making fans and lovers of vintage pieces comes
a how-to book with 20 designs based on trade, Indian, early
American, and boro quilts and blankets of old. Gorgeous
photographs throughout showcase the final products, as well as
techniques for making warm and rustic sophisticated quilts.
Flexibound paperback, 19 x 23 cm, 176 pages, 26k words, 50 color photos, $24.95, Fall 15
Paperback, 15 x 15 cm, 128 pages, 15k words, 30 color photos, $14.95, Fall 15
A COLORFUL HOME
Create Lively Palettes for Every Room
MAKE A STATEMENT
25 Handcrafted Jewelry & Accessory Projects
By Janet Crowther and Katie Covington
Designers Janet Crowther and Katie Covington share their
trade secrets for making stylish jewelry and accessories, from
a gold bib necklace and a classic charm bracelet to elegant
satin shoe clips. Set alongside distinctive watercolor how-to
illustrations, this inspiring book will appeal to anyone who
wants to wear bespoke pieces.
Paperback with flaps, 19 x 23 cm, 144 pages, 20k words, color photos, $22.95, Spring 15
By Susan Hable, photos by Rinne Allen
Nature, art, a favorite collection—each holds unexpected color
combinations that can be beautifully incorporated into the
home. Cofounder of textile company Hable Construction shows
how to discover color in the everyday, create dynamic palettes,
and translate them into stunning interior spaces.
Unjacketed hardcover, 23 x 25 cm, 208 pages, 15k words, color photos, $30.00, Spring 15
SAGE LIVING
Decorate for the Life You Want
By Anne Sage
WOODEN SPOONS, MODERN HEIRLOOMS
By Josh Vogel
A visually inspiring guide to making gorgeous spoons by
hand, using a variety of readily available woods, minimal
tools, and entry-level woodworking skills. Written, styled, and
photographed by Josh Vogel, the upstate New York wood
artisan whose exquisite spoons, bowls, and boards are showing
up from Maine to Paris to Japan. With portraits of 100 spoons
for inspiration, simple step-by-step photos, and instructions for
three basic types of spoons that can be the basis for endless
versions.
Written by City Sage blogger and co-founder of Rue magazine,
Sage Living shows how to design spaces to reflect our deepest
values and interests and to support our life goals. The book
features dozens of gorgeous home tours of real spaces created
with purpose: the bright, open kitchen of a nutritionist; an
attic-turned-writer’s nook; and many more. Fully photographed
and packed with fresh styling ideas, this inspiring guide
reminds us that with a little extra care, we can design our
spaces for the life we want.
Unjacketed hardcover, 23 x 25 cm, 224 pages, 20k words, 200+ color photos, $35.00, Fall 15
Unjacketed hardcover, 18 x 25 cm, 176 pages, 35k words, 200 color photos, $24.95, Fall 15
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Food & Drink
BEER LOVES FOOD
65 Recipes for Tasty Bites that Pair Perfectly with Beer
THE EVERYDAY RICE COOKER
Soups, Sides, Grains, Mains, and More
By Christian DeBenedetti and Andrea Slonecker
By Diane Phillips, photos by Jennifer Causey
For beer lovers and home cooks looking for an introduction to
craft beer, Beer Loves Food is a cookbook on the art of food
and beer pairing. Nine chapters featuring 65 crowd-pleasing
recipes are organized by type of food. Most important, each
recipe features beer pairing recommendations, which serve
as an introduction to a specific style of beer, and provide
commentary on beer traditions and histories from around the
world.
For those who think a rice cooker is a one-hit wonder, it’s
time to think again. Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo? Mixed
Mushroom and Bulgur Risotto? Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with
Farro? Miso-Marinated Cod over Black Rice? Yes, all can be
made in a rice cooker! This practical cookbook details methods
for preparing basic grains and collects 85 soups, stews, salads,
side dishes, and complete meals, including lots of options for
vegetarians and pescatarians.
Paperback, 18 x 25 cm, 208 pages, 50k words, 30 color photos, $24.95, Fall 15
Paperback with flaps, 22 x 20 cm, 176 pages, 39k words, 32 color photos, $24.95, Spring 15
CIAO BISCOTTI
Sweet and Savory Recipes Celebrating Italy’s
Favorite Cookie
FLAVORIZE
Great Marinades, Injections, Brines, Rubs, and Glazes
By Domenica Marchetti, photos by Antonis Achilleos
Studded with nuts, dipped in chocolate, or dotted with dried
fruit, Italy’s unique twice-baked cookies have a crunchy, toasty,
enduring appeal. They’re easy to make and can be eaten on
their own or paired with coffee or tea for an afternoon treat.
One chapter swaps in savory ingredients for the sweet ones
creating a delicious accent to a cheese platter. From traditional
flavors to tempting new versions and savory selections, each
tantalizing cookie offers a taste of heaven. Buon Appétito!
By Ray “Dr BBQ” Lampe, photos by Angie Mosier
In his latest lip-smackin’ cookbook, Dr. BBQ shows his many
fans how to dress up meat, vegetables, and fruits with 120
brand-new recipes for tantalizing marinades, mouthwatering
injections, savory brines, flavorful rubs, delectable glazes, and
full recipes for what to make with them. This is a must-have
manual for meat (and veggie and fruit) lovers looking to spice
things up.
Unjacketed hardcover, 18 x 20 cm, 192 pages, 30k words, 28 color photos, $22.95,
Spring 15
Unjacketed hardcover, 18 x 20 cm, 144 pages, 33k words, 30 color photos, $18.95, Spring 15
WASTE FREE KITCHEN HANDBOOK
CIDER MADE SIMPLE
All About Your Favorite New Drink
By Jeff Alworth
In this impeccably researched, ultra-informative guide to cider,
Jeff Alworth takes us to major cideries all the way from his
hometown of Portland, Oregon, to Europe in order to explore
the traditions, tastes, and history of this delicious drink.
From the Basque cider of northern Spain and the French
and English traditions to the differences among the three
schools of American cider, Alworth unveils the mysteries of
this elusive beverage.
Hardcover, 15 x 23 cm, 176 pages, 47k words, illustrated chapter openers, $19.95, Fall 15
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By Dana Gunder
Written by a scientist at the Natural Resources Defense
Council, this chunky book full of infographics is a go-to kitchen
reference about reducing household food waste. With action
items such as checklists, recipes, and diagrams, including
how to most efficiently stock your refrigerator, this is for the
conscientious reader looking for an adoptable home-based
system for reducing their carbon footprint.
Flexi-bound, 15 x 23 cm, 256 pages, 50k words, 50 color infographics, $18.95, Spring 15
GLUTEN-FREE WISH LIST
Sweet and Savory Treats You’ve Missed the Most
By Jeanne Sauvage
Finally, a gluten-free cookbook that includes recipes for pizza
crust, bagels, and all of the other wheat staples you’ve been
missing! Now celiacs, those with gluten and wheat intolerances,
and the health conscious alike can enjoy 100 of Jeanne’s mouthwatering creations. Gluten-Free Wish List is a journey through
how a food restriction became a way of eating more healthfully
and consciously without sacrificing flavor.
Jacketed hardcover, 18 x 25 cm, 256 pages, 85k words, 38 color photos, $29.95, Fall 15
GUITTARD CHOCOLATE COOKBOOK
Irresistible Family Recipes and Stories from San
Francisco’s Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Company
By Amy Guittard photos by Antonis Achilleos
From a go-to brand for chefs and home bakers alike, Guittard
Chocolate Cookbook includes 50 recipes for chocolate in all of
its delicious incarnations, from cookies and brownies to truffles
and multilayer cakes. The book includes information about
the Guittard family, company history, cacao sourcing, general
information on chocolate use, and tips on tempering.
Hardcover, 18 x 25 cm, 224 pages, 35k words, 50 color photos, $25.00, Fall 15
ICEBOX CAKES
Recipes for the Coolest Cakes In Town
BAKING WITH LESS SUGAR
Recipes for Desserts Using Natural Sweetners and Littleto-No White Sugar
By Joanne Chang
Refined white sugar is not good for us. From Joanne Chang,
the acclaimed author of Flour and Flour, too, comes a
reformulation of more than 60 classic recipes, all using twothirds less sugar, no sugar, or unrefined sweeteners such as
maple syrup, fruit juice, and honey. From cakes to galettes,
these sweets are less sugary, but no less delicious, and 40
gorgeous photographs demonstrate their irresistibility.
Spring 15
LOLLIPOP LOVE
Sweet Indulgence with Chocolate, Caramel, and Sugar
By Anita Chu, photos by Antona Achillies
Combining beauty and sweets and collecting them in an
exquisite gift-worthy package, these 40 recipes include
chocolate, caramel/toffee, and hard candy lollipops that
showcase how adorable and beautiful these treats can be.
The book has several basic recipes followed by substantial
variations focusing on different colors and flavors. With
irresistible photographs and tons of color, this is for the
adventurous home cook who wants to try candy making.
Spring 15
By Jean Sagendorph and Jessie Sheehan
Icebox cakes feature crisp cookies or wafers and billowy
whipped cream sandwiched together in layers and chilled in
the fridge overnight, where the cookies soften and transform
into a heavenly cakelike texture. In this delicious cookbook,
eager home cooks can start with the Old School, a classic
pairing of chocolate wafers and lush whipped cream, before
moving on to more complex creations.
Spring 15
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From Lollipop Love
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MODERN JEWISH COOKING
Recipes and Customs for Today’s Kitchen
PASTA BY HAND
A Collection of Italy’s Small Pasta Shapes and Dumplings
By Leah Koenig, photos by Sang An
By Jenn Louis, photos by Ed Anderson
This collection of more than 100 recipes updates the canon
of traditional Jewish cooking for the modern, urban kitchen,
incorporating global spice and technique influences and
generous use of vegetables. Spanning everything from delicious
dips such as hummus to salads, soups, and dessert, brunch
favorites (gravlax and bagels), baking (babka to cheesecake)
and drinks, this book culminates in a chapter on celebrating the
Jewish holidays, and informs a new generation about how to
incorporate these traditions into their lives.
Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, and making it by hand
is a favorite project for weekend cooks. This book includes
more than 65 recipes for hand-shaped traditional pastas and
dumplings, along with rich, satisfying sauces to mix and match.
With more than 40 shots of finished dishes and step-by-step
shaping sequences, this beautifully photographed book is
perfect for DIY cooks and lovers of Italian food.
Spring 15
PEPPERS OF THE AMERICAS
By Maricel Presilla
The first comprehensive visual guide to the world’s flavorful,
interesting, and beautiful chile peppers, written by internationally
recognized Latin culinary historian and chef Maricel Presilla.
Presents a cultural and natural history of chile peppers plus
profiles of 175 fresh and dried varieties, each artfully shown in
identification portraits and profiled with details on origin, size,
heat, flavor profiles, and cooking uses.
Hardcover, 18 x 23 cm, 208 pages, 45k words, 40 color photos, $25.00, Spring 15
SWEET TART
70 irresistible Recipes for Desserts and Savories
made with Citrus
By Carla Snyder, Photos by Nicole Franzen
This citrus-focused cookbook showcases 70 straightforward
recipes for quick and easy tangy treats. From the traditionally
sweet Heavenly Lemon Squares to the unexpectedly savory
Cream Cheese Muffins with Lemon and Spinach, add zest to
your recipes and brightness to your meal with the irresistible
taste of lemons, grapefruits, oranges, and limes.
Hardcover, 18 x 23 cm, 144 pages, 40k words, 30 color photos, $19.95, Fall 15
Jacketed hardcover, 20 x 25 cm, 288 pages, 60k words, 250 color photos, $35.00, Fall 15
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Children’s Titles
Picture Books
BEACH HOUSE
By Deanna Caswell, illustrated by Amy June Bates
In a heartfelt celebration of family, vacations, and the joy of the
sea, Deanna Caswell and Amy June Bates capture the essence
of summer—building sand castles, jumping the waves, and the
love that warms every moment.
Jacketed hardcover, 28 x 24 cm, 32 pages, 150 words, Ages 3-5, $16.99, Spring 15
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED
ON THE WAY TO SCHOOL . . .
By Davide Cali, illustrated by Benjamin Chaud
Excuses, excuses! From the internationally bestselling creators
of I Didn’t Do My Homework Because…, comes a fast-paced,
action-packed, laugh-out-loud story about finding your way to
school despite the odds—and the unbelievable oddness!
Also available: I Didn’t Do My Homework Because…
Unjacketed hardcover, 15 x 20 cm, 44 pages, 300 words, Ages 6-9, $12.99, Spring 15
THE BIG LITTLE BOOK
By Lizi Boyd
In this artfully stunning and deceptively simple book, Lizi Boyd
brings her inimitable style to a showcase of things big and small.
Jacketed hardcover, 32 pages, 120 words, Ages 3-5, $16.99, Fall 15
A BOOK WITH NO PICTURES
By Sergio Ruzzier
In this quirky yet sweet picture book about the joy and power
of reading, Duck learns that even books without pictures can
be fun.
HOW TO READ A STORY
By Kate Messner, illustrated by Mark Siegel
Step One: Find a story. (A good one.) Step Two: Find a
reading buddy. (Someone nice.) Step Three: Find a reading
spot. (Couches are cozy.) Now: Begin. From pulling a book
off the shelf and finding someone with whom to share a story,
to reading aloud, predicting what will happen, and—finally—
coming to The End, this picture book playfully and movingly
illustrates the idea that the reader who discovers the love of
books finds, at the end . . . the beginning.
Jacketed hardcover, 19 x 23 cm, 40 pages, 120 words, Ages 5-8, $16.99, Fall 15
I WISH YOU MORE
DOUBLE HAPPINESS
By Nancy Tupper Ling, illustrated by Alina Chau
For their move far away, Gracie and Jake are sad to leave the
golden bridge, the trolley tracks, and Nai Nai. But they fill
empty boxes with treasures—tiny reminders of all they love—
so happiness stays close, no matter where they go. With grace
and warmth, this lyrical picture book speaks to the difficulty
of transition, and celebrates the ways in which love and family
give us the strength to weather life’s challenges and changes.
Jacketed hardcover, 19 x 24 cm, 64 pages, 1k words, Ages 5-8, $16.99, Fall 15
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By Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
The infallible team of Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld
have combined their extraordinary talents to create this
exuberant book of endless good wishes. Wishes for curiosity
and wonder, for friendship and strength, for joyous days and
quiet moments. A sweet compendium of small daily moments,
it is perfect for wishers of any age.
INTERSTELLAR CINDERELLA
A NEST IS NOISY
By Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Meg Hunt
By Dianna Hutts Aston, illustrated by Sylvia Long
Once upon a planetoid, amid her tools and sprockets,
a girl named Cinderella dreamed of fixing fancy rockets.
With a little help from her fairy godrobot, Cinderella is going
to the ball—but when the prince’s ship has mechanical trouble,
someone will have to zoom to the rescue! Readers will thank
their lucky stars for this irrepressible fairy tale retelling, its
independent heroine, and its stellar happy ending.
From award-winning creators comes this gorgeous and
informative look at the fascinating world of nests. From
tiny bee hummingbird nests to orangutan nests high in the
rainforest canopy, an incredible variety of nests are showcased
here in all their splendor. This carefully researched book
introduces children to a captivating array of nest facts and
will spark the imagination of children in a classroom or on
a parent’s lap.
Also available: An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy,
A Butterfly Is Patient, A Rock Is Lively
KINDERGARTEN LUCK
Jacketed hardcover, 23 x 28 cm, 40 pages, 1k words, Ages 5-8, $16.99, Spring 15
By Louise Borden, illustrated by Genevieve Godbout
What makes a lucky day? Follow Theodore through a day
bursting with the simple joys and endless verve of young
children—a reminder of how much luck abounds in the world,
and how sometimes, it’s just waiting to be found.
LAND SHARK
By Beth Ferry, illustrated by Ben Mantle
The only thing Bobby wants for his birthday is a pet shark.
So you can imagine his disappointment when his parents get
him . . . a puppy. And everyone knows shark lovers can never
become dog lovers—or can they? Full of humor and heart, this
book explores the idea that sometimes, getting exactly what
you don’t want turns out to be exactly what you need.
NINJA BABY
By David Zeltser, illustrated by Diane Goode
From the day she was born, Nina was a ninja baby. She
assassinated her applesauce. She concealed herself at bath
time. And she was training herself in advanced infiltration
(of the cookies). Nina wants to do everything by herself,
until . . .her parents bring home a Kung Fu Master. Now Nina
will face the one thing she cannot do alone: be part of a family.
With verve and humor, David Zeltser and Diane Goode tell the
story of an unusually gifted child, and the family that is more
than a match for her.
Jacketed hardcover, 23 x 30.5 cm, 32 pages, 731 words, Ages 3-6, $16.99, Fall 15
LEO
By Mac Barnett, illustrated by Christian Robinson
Leo is the ultimate friend. He plays what you want to play, he
likes mint tea and toast with honey, and your mom can’t see
him. Because Leo is also a ghost. Leo meets Jane, a kid with
a tremendous imagination, a busload of imaginary friends
and an amiable disposition. Here is a charming, classic tale
of friendship from the author of Extra Yarn and the illustrator
of the Bologna Ragazzi award-winning Josephine.
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RUDE CAKES
By Rowboat Watkins
Who knew that cakes were so rude?! Mixing hilarious text and
pictures, Rowboat Watkins has cooked up a laugh-out-loud
story that can also be served up as a delectable discussion
starter about manners or bullying, as it sweetly reminds us all
that even the rudest cake can learn to change its ways.
SEA BONES
By Bob Barner
Author and illustrator Bob Barner makes waves with his
signature rhyming text and colorful illustrations in this
lush picture book about the sea. Filled with incredible fishy
facts about vertebrates, invertebrates, endoskeletons, and
exoskeletons, plus an underwater informational chart,
Sea Bones will make young readers want to dive right in!
STELLA BRINGS THE FAMILY
By Miriam B. Schiffer, illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown
Stella’s class is having a Mother’s Day celebration, but what’s
a girl with two daddies to do? It’s not that she doesn’t have
someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at
night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and
a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make her feel special
every day. She just doesn’t have a mom to invite. Fortunately,
Stella finds a unique solution to her party problem in this sweet
story about the true meaning of family.
SWAN
The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova
By Laurel Snyder, illustrated by Julie Morstad
The world is big. Anna is small. The snow is everywhere and
all around. But one night her mother takes her to the ballet,
and everything is changed—Anna finds a beauty inside herself
that she cannot contain. So begins the journey of a girl who
will one day grow up to be the most famous prima ballerina of
all time, and who will inspire legions of dancers after her: the
brave, the generous, the transcendently gifted Anna Pavlova.
Triumphantly inspirational, Anna Pavlova’s life is captured here
masterfully by author and artist in this unique and truthful
picture book.
Jacketed hardcover, 23 x 30.5 cm, 52 pages, 1300 words, Ages 6-9, $17.99, Fall 15
TREE OF WONDER
By Kate Messner, illustrated by Simona Mulazzani
Deep in the forest, in the warm-wet green, 1 almendro tree
grows, stretching its branches toward the sun. Who makes
their homes here? Two great green macaws, 4 keel-billed
toucans, 8 howler monkeys, 16 fruit bats, 32 fer de lance vipers,
64 agoutis, 128 blue morpho butterflies, 256 poison dart frogs,
512 rusty wandering spiders, 1024 leaf-cutter ants. Count each
one as life multiplies again and again in this lush and fascinating
book about the rainforest’s abundant beauty and the wonderful
multiplicity of life sustained by just one almendro tree.
Jacketed hardcover, 23 x 23 cm, 36 pages, 2k words, Ages 5-8, $16.99, Fall 15
UP IN THE GARDEN AND DOWN IN THE DIRT
By Kate Messner, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal
In this exuberant and lyrical follow-up to the award-winning
Over and Under the Snow, discover the wonders of a garden
through the course of a year: up in the garden, the world is
full of green—leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening
fruit. But down in the dirt exists a busy world—earthworms dig,
snakes hunt, skunks burrow—populated by all the animals that
make a garden their home.
Also available: Over and Under the Snow
Jacketed hardcover, 20 x 30.5 cm, 56 pages, 2k words, Ages 5-8, $16.99, Spring 15
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From Swan
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Board Books for Babies and Toddlers
BOATS GO
ON MY BEACH
By Steve Light
By Sara Gillingham, illustrated by Lorena Siminovich
All aboard! Sail away with 8 noisy boats, as they toot, chug, clang,
and splash their way across the water! Includes a fireboat, tugboat,
cruise ship, paddleboat, speedboat, sailboat, submarine, and
gondola.
Turn the colorful die-cut pages of this irresistible board book
to discover just what makes little crab’s beach so cozy. Is it
the soft sand? Is it the salty seaweed? No, it’s his loving family!
Bright pictures, a sweet reassuring message, unique layered
pages, and an adorable finger puppet combine to create
interactive reading and playtime fun!
Also available: Diggers Go, Planes Go, Trains Go, Trucks Go
Board book, 30.5 x 15 cm, 16 pages, 53 words, Ages Infant-2, $9.99, Spring 15
BUSY BABY FRIENDS
BUSY BABY TRUCKS
Also available: 12 other In My Home titles
Board book with die-cut pages & finger puppet, 18 x 18 cm, 12 pages, Ages Infant-2,
$8.99, Spring 15
By Sara Gillingham
A unique novelty format that showcases babies and their world.
Board book with die-cut pages and character head, 18 x 18 cm, 12 pages, Ages Infant-2,
$9.99 each, Fall 15
HOP, HOP BUNNY
RUN, RUN PIGLET
A Follow Along Book
By Betty Anne Schwartz and Lynn Seresin, illustrated by Neiko Ng
Follow me! Help Bunny hop through the die-cut holes as she
explores the garden. Help Piglet run through the die-cut holes back
to his favorite mud puddle. Is it inside the henhouse? Or inside the
barn? Young readers can move the character along the string and
through the die-cut holes as they turn the pages of these innovative
board books!
Board book with die-cut pages and attached character, 18 x 18 cm, 10 pages,
Ages Infant-2, $9.99 each, Spring 15
I CAN DANCE
I CAN PLAY
By Betsy Snyder
Wiggle your fingers in each scene to make characters disco, tap, or
pirouette! Or make them splash, sprint, and score! Two die-cut
holes on every page invite readers’ fingers to become the characters
legs (and arms!)—perfect for interactive reading and playtime fun!
Board book with die-cut pages, 18 x 18 cm, 14 pages, Ages Infant-2, $8.99 each, Fall 15
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PEEK-A BOO!
By Nina Laden
In this third title in Nina Laden’s Peek-A series, the classic game of
peekaboo takes on a spooky new meaning. Fun rhymes help young
readers guess what shapes they see through clever die-cuts on
every page, and the final spread engages readers young and old in a
delightful conclusion.
Also available: Peek-a Who?, Peek-a Zoo!
Board book with die-cut pages, 13 x 13 cm, 22 pages, Ages Infant-2, $6.99, Fall 15
YOU ARE MY BABY: MEADOW
By Lorena Siminovich
In this new entry to the series, young ones will discover animals in
the meadow. Readers will find a little book nestled inside a bigger
one. Turn the pages to match the baby animals to their parents, and
learn early concepts along the way.
Also available in the Your Are My Baby Series: Farm, Pets, Safari,
Woodland, Ocean, Garden
Board book with die-cut pages, 20 x 22 cm, 10 pages, Ages Infant-2, $8.99, Spring 15
Activity & Special Formats
I DIDN’T DO MY HOMEWORK BECAUSE
DOODLE BOOK OF EXCUSES
By Davide Cali, illustrated by Benjamin Chaud
ORIGAMI PLAYHOUSE
By Huy Voun Lee
Homework (or the lack thereof) is the inspiration for this hilarious
doodle book follow-up to I Didn’t Do My Homework Because….
Now, it’s the reader’s turn to draw scenarios, scenes, and create
comics based on excuse-themed prompts echoing the spirit of the
original book. Includes two sticker sheets.
Learn to make colorful furniture for the kitchen, bedroom,
bathroom, living room, and dining room—all from a simple
piece of paper. Create the origami décor, arrange and
rearrange the rooms, and display on a desk or dresser. Hours of
entertainment are just a few folds away! Kit includes everything
you need for more than 20 origami pieces.
Paperback activity book, 19 x 23 cm, 144 pages, 4k words, color illustrations, Ages 6-12,
$14.99, Fall 15
Box, 23.5 x 23.5 cm, 64p booklet, 60p origami paper pad, 1 paper playhouse structure,
Ages 6+, $18.99, Spring 15
LATELY LILY BOOK OF FUN
Doodle & Discover Your World!
Illustrated by Micah Player
Join Lily on her exciting adventures in this action-packed
doodle book. Draw in the scenes and get creative and colorful
all while learning about the joys of travel.
Paperback activity book, 19 x 23 cm, 144 pages, 4k words, color illustrations, Ages 5+,
$14.99, Spring 15
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS POP-UP
ADVENT CALENDAR
STEAM TRAIN, DREAM TRAIN SOUND BOOK
By Sherri Duskey Rinker, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
The #1 New York Times bestselling team that brought
you Steam Train, Dream Train brings you the fun—and
sleepy—sounds of a steam train as it loads its freight and says
goodnight!
Also available: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
Sound Book
Board book, 19 x 22.5 cm, 12 pages, 279 words, sound bar with 5 buttons, Ages 2-4,
$12.99, Fall 15
Illustrated by Marc Boutavant
Count down to Christmas with this charming pop-up advent
calendar featuring the whimsical art of Marc Boutavant.
Adorable creatures await Santa’s arrival, decorating their house,
preparing treats, and celebrating the magic of the season.
Illustrated stickers reside beneath each date, allowing users to
adorn the calendar, adding more characters, color, and sparkle
to the spectacular holiday scene.
Envelope, shrink-wrapped, 31 x 31 cm, 200 words, color illustrations, Ages 3+, $12.99,
Spring 15
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From The Night Before Christmas Pop-Up Advent Calendar
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Independent Readers
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE
A Semi-Comprehensive Guide to Some of the World’s
Most Fascinating Individuals
By Michael Hearst, illustrated by Aaron Scamihorn
Inside this book, you’ll find stories of extraordinary people like The
Iceman, the most well-preserved human, found in the ice after
5,300 years. Helen Thayer, who walked to the North Pole alone. Roy
Sullivan, who was struck by lightning seven times. Larry Walters,
who used 40 helium balloons and a lawn chair to carry himself into
the sky. These intriguing facts and hundreds more await curious
readers, amateur historians, and anyone who has ever thought
about doing something extraordinary!
Also available: Unusual Creatures
Unjacketed hardcover, 22 x 28 cm, 112 pages, 25k words, color illustrations, Ages 8-12,
$16.99, Spring 15
FISH FINELLI: BOOK 3
By E.S. Farber
HOUSE ARREST
By K.A. Holt
It’s only a year. Only 365 days. Only 8,760 hours. Only 525,600
seconds. What could go wrong? Timothy is on probation. It’s
a strange word—something that happens to other kids, to
delinquents, not to kids like him. And yet, a judge has officially
rendered him an “adjudicated delinquent.” He must check in weekly
with a probation officer, a therapist, and keep a journal for an entire
year. And mostly, he has to stay out of trouble. But staying out of
trouble proves more difficult than Timothy ever thought it would
be when he must take drastic measures to help his struggling family.
Touching yet humorous, House Arrest is a middle-grade novel in
verse about one boy’s path to redemption as he navigates a sick
brother, a grieving mother, and one tough probation officer.
Jacketed hardcover, 14 x 21 cm, 222 pages, 30k words, Ages 10+, $16.99, Fall 15
THE WATER AND THE WILD
By K. E. Ormsbee
Bully Bryce Billings dares Fish Finelli and his friends to enter a longabandoned house supposedly haunted by the ghost of a one-legged
whaler. They discover that Bryce’s dad will tear the house down to
build a golf course if an heir doesn’t come forward by the end of the
week. Determined not to let this historic building and its artifacts
be destroyed, Fish and his friends decode a secret message, explore
a hidden tunnel, and tail a newcomer to town to determine if there
really is an heir. They’re racing against the clock, but will it be
enough to ensure Bryce and his dad don’t get their way?
A green apple tree grows in the heart of Thirsby Square, and tangled
up in its magical roots is the story of Lottie Fiske. For as long as
Lottie can remember, the only people who seem to care about her
are her best friend, Eliot, and the mysterious letter writer who
sends her birthday gifts. But now strange things are happening on
the island Lottie calls home, and Eliot’s getting sicker, with a disease
the doctors have given up trying to cure. Lottie is helpless—until a
door opens in the apple tree. Follow Lottie down through the roots
to another world in pursuit of the impossible.
Jacketed hardcover, 15 x 20 cm, 176 pages, 27k words, b/w illustrations, Ages 8-12,
Jacketed hardcover, 14 x 18 cm, 440 pages, 79k words, color illustrations, Ages 8-12,
$16.99, Spring 15
$15.99, Fall 15
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Young Adult
THE CHESS QUEEN: BOOK 3
A Stoker & Holmes Novel
By Colleen Gleason
In this third exciting installment of the Stoker & Holmes series,
Evaline and Mina are asked to act as undercover bodyguards
for Princess Amelia of Betrovia on her visit to London. The
princess has come to locate a chess piece from an ancient
Byzantium chess set, missing for centuries. The queen piece
isn’t just a historic symbol of a woman’s political power, it has
literal power as well. It will take all of Mina’s wit and Evaline’s
muscle to beat the thieves at their own game and untangle this
mystery before it’s too late.
Jacketed hardcover, 14 x 21 cm, 360 pages, 79k words, Ages 12+, $17.99, Fall 15
ONE THING STOLEN
By Beth Kephart
A haunting new YA novel from National Book Award Finalist
Beth Kephart: Something is not right with Nadia Cara. While
spending a year in Florence, Italy, she’s become a thief. She
has secrets. And when she tries to speak, the words seem far
away. Nadia finds herself trapped by her own obsessions and
following the trail of an elusive Italian boy whom only she has
seen. Can Nadia be rescued or will she simply lose herself
altogether? Set against the backdrop of a glimmering city, One
Thing Stolen is an exploration of obsession, art, and a rare
neurological disorder. It is a celebration of language, beauty,
imagination, and the salvation of love.
Jacketed hardcover, 14 x 21 cm, 280 pages, 50k words, Ages 14+, $17.99, Spring 15
ELENA VANISHING
A Memoir
By Elena and Clare B. Dunkle
Seventeen-year-old Elena is vanishing. Every day means
renewed determination, so every day means fewer calories.
This is the true story of one girl’s struggle with anorexia,
from her diagnosis to her desperate battles in recovery with
everyone from her doctors, therapists, family, and most of
all, herself. Co-written with her mother, Elena’s memoir is
a gripping read—a fascinating and intimate look at a deadly
disease, and a must for anyone who knows someone suffering
from an eating disorder.
Jacketed hardcover, 14 x 21 cm, 296 pages, 86k words, Ages 14+, $17.99, Spring 15
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Current Children’s Highlights
HERE COMES
DESTRUCTOSAURUS!
Amazon.com Best Book of the Year,
So Far 2014
Amazon.com Best Book of April 2014
“Very funny mash-up of Dr. Spock
and Godzilla.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
FLASHLIGHT
Amazon.com Best Book of the Month,
August 2014
“A deeper reminder about the wonderland
that unfolds when one is simply willing to
look.”—Maria Popova, Brainpickings
FLORA AND THE PENGUIN
The follow up to Caldecott Honor Book,
Flora and the Flamingo
(5 foreign editions sold!)
“A real triumph.”
GOODNIGHT, GOODNIGHT,
CONSTRUCTION SITE SOUND
BOOK
Based on the #1 New York Times
bestseller!
22 foreign editions and 500,000 copies
sold of the original picture book!
Includes a sound bar with 5
different sounds!
Steam Train, Dream Train Sound Book
to come in Fall 2015!
TELEPHONE
Based on the universal children’s game!
From the author of Caldecott Honor book
Extra Yarn and the illustrator of the
bestselling Little Pea series!
“Fun continues down the wire.”
“Silly fun! (Pass it on.)”—Kirkus Reviews
YOU ARE MY BABY SERIES
7 books in all!
Amazon.com Best Book of April 2014
Cool Mom Picks Best Board Books of 2014
“A cozy delight.”
— Kirkus Reviews, starred review
I DIDN’T DO MY HOMEWORK
BECAUSE…
Amazon.com Best Book of March 2014
“This little book of tall tales could inspire
slacker students to do their work—or at
least try harder to amuse their teachers.”
—The New York Times
THE CLOCKWORK SCARAB:
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THE SPIRITGLASS CHARADE:
A STOKER & HOLMES NOVEL
ALA Teens’ Top Ten Nominee
Bank Street College of Education’s
Best Books of the Year, 2014
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award
Nominee 2014-2015
“Gleason has vamped up the familiar
world of Holmes and Watson...
to paranormally exhilarating effect.”
—The New York Times
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