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AU T H O R S P OT L I G H T Ellen Hopkins New York Times best-selling author Ellen Hopkins is used to having her books challenged by censors. But since her first book, Crank (2004), nothing has slowed down Hopkins, who loves being an advocate for the thousands of teen fans who thank her for writing about their struggles. This fall brings the anticipated release of Smoke (September, Simon & Schuster), a sequel to Burned (2006), and also the release of new trade paperback editions of her backlist. Hopkins spoke recently with Growing Minds from her home in the Sierra mountains of Nevada.

Growing Minds: You were a journalist before

GM:

you wrote fiction. What inspired the change?

more about Pattyn, the main character

Ellen Hopkins: I studied journalism in college and worked as a freelance journalist for some

Why did you decide to write

of Burned, now seven years later in Smoke?

time. I didn’t even know what YA novels were until

EH: Smoke is the book I was never

I ended up writing Crank, which was inspired in

going to write. After I finished Burned

of reader letters saying they needed to get help

part by my daughter’s own struggle with drugs.

I was ready to leave it, but my readers weren’t.

and my books changed their lives. When librarians

She was the perfect kid and good girl, the

Enough readers asked for more, and now a few

tell me about challenges to my books and ask me,

kind you never expected to go that route. I

years later I realized my readers were right; Pattyn

‘is there anything you can do?,’ I send them my

wanted other teens to see what could happen to

needed closure. If you were a kid who killed

letters to show parents.

them.

somebody you loved, how would you live with

GM: All of your books deal with real-life issues,

that?

GM: You visit a lot of schools and libraries. What do you enjoy about that?

EH: I’m on the road a third of the year. I enjoy

such as grappling with religion or family problems.

GM:

How do groups who want your books

banned due to mature content impact you?

Why?

EH: I’m a newsy person. I’m inspired by issues

being around my audience and hearing their

EH: The book challenges don’t affect the choices

such as migrant worker camps, support services

stories. There are always kids who hold back at

I make at all. Writers can’t live in fear of would-

for veterans home from war, wild mustang

the end of a session, waiting until the room is

be censors. I’m writing the real teen landscape.

management in the west, religion and belief.

empty. That’s when they tell me about things like

Pretending

There are enough people writing light romances

how their parents are addicts. They tell me some

empower teens to make better choices. My

hard stories, even stories about prostitution, all

books aren’t didactic, but they show ‘here’s what

of which have inspired my work. It’s become very

can happen to you if you make certain choices,’

important to me, that one-on-one outreach. They

such as drug use. When it comes to issues that

feel comfortable sharing their stories with me

have already happened to someone, like child sex

because I shared mine with them.

abuse, the story is about speaking up. I keep a file

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AU T H O R S P OT L I G H T Adam Gidwitz New York Times best-selling author Adam Gidwitz’s first two books in his Grimm trilogy, A Tale Dark & Grimm and In a Glass Grimmly, landed his name on numerous exclusive “best-of” lists as fans and critics alike devoured his deliciously mischievous take on fairy tales. The final installment, The Grimm Conclusion (October, Penguin), will delight readers who enjoyed the same gleeful approach to weird gore and magic in the prior books. Gidwitz, who has taught at the elementary and high school levels and advocates for letting kids learn via unstructured time, spoke recently with Growing Minds from his home in Brooklyn, New York.

Growing Minds: You’re a teacher and a writer.

branch above my head, watching me.

How do you think your view of children’s lit would

I waited for them to speak. They did

be different without your teaching experience?

not. Still, it is an enchanted garden. In

Adam Gidwitz: My method for writing derives directly from having taught kids. As I write, I picture a group of children, and I pretend that I’m saying the words that I’m writing out loud to them.

the winter I sit at the dining room table and gaze into the garden forlornly.

you want your kid to have a big brain, you let her

your favorite Grimm tale?

imagine. All of the interesting tasks that we ask the

eye on one little boy, whom I taught many years

AG: Faithful Johannes is definitely among my

ago now, who was the smartest, most hyperactive

favorite fairy tales. It’s beautifully told, it’s got

and least respectful child I’ve ever taught. If my

great moments for a storyteller to make the

books can keep him engaged, both intellectually

listeners laugh, and it’s insanely bloody. What’s

and emotionally, then I’m doing a good job.

not to like? Like the best Grimm tales, it evokes complex emotions: guilt, parental betrayal, loyalty

GM: Do you work in any place special to help

versus family. For me, the question isn’t how

inspire a bit of magic?

bloody the story is, but how emotionally rich and

with a lovely garden out back. When the weather is good, I sit at a table under our maple tree and write. The garden is populated with a ridiculous number of birds, and one day last spring, as I

your kid to have big muscles, I have no idea. If

GM: Why is the little-known Faithful Johannes

And I watch their reactions. In particular, I keep an

AG: My wife and I live in an apartment in Brooklyn

tell him to do push-ups, though why you’d want

satisfying it is for the child.

brain to accomplish in our adult life, from writing business plans to writing books, are dependent upon the brain’s ability to think creatively and independently. No amount of science classes or trombone lessons or soccer intensives will teach the brain that. That’s what imagination is preparation for.

Interview by Emily Achenbaum Harris

GM: You’re a big fan of letting kids have unstructured time, which in turn sparks creativity. Any advice for parents who think giving up overscheduling means their kid will be left behind?

was putting the finishing touches on The Grimm Conclusion, I looked up to see three doves on a

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IN FOCUS PICTURING WINTER DELIGHTS Picture books are a perfect medium through which to celebrate the spirit of the winter season and the excitement of the holidays. In light of this, Growing Minds is pleased to present a collection of seasonal picture books that will delight children and adults alike. Additionally, more winter- and holiday-themed titles are featured in our special collection starting on page 46. And remember, this year Hanukkah falls early on the calendar, beginning the evening of Wednesday, November 27!

The Berenstain Bears’ Night Before Christmas (Berenstain Bears). Berenstain, Mike, auth & illus. ➼ A lighthearted adaptation of Clement C. Moore’s classic Christmas poem finds the Berenstain Bears preparing for the holiday all through the tree house by hanging decorations, setting out milk and cookies for Santa and cozying up to read a favorite holiday story. Original. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperFestival. Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780062075536 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.99 ➼ HarperFestival. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480624603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99

The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit (Potter). Thompson, Emma. Illus by Eleanor Taylor. ➼ In a story that was inspired by a real turkey that Emma Thompson met on Beatrix Potter’s farm in the Lake District, Peter Rabbit and his cousin Benjamin Bunny have met a new friend, William the Turkey, and as the three excitedly prepare for Christmas, they realize that William is meant to be Mr. McGregor’s Christmas supper! Illustrations. ➼ Frederick Warne (Penguin). Reinforced. 72 pages. 8 1/4” x 10 3/4”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Gr K-1. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780723276944 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00

The Christmas Cat. MacDonald, Maryann. Illus by Amy Bates. ➼ A tribute to friendship inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings of La Madonna del Gatto revisits the story of the first Christmas from the perspective of a snuggly little kitten who comforts a crying baby Jesus by cuddling and purring Him to sleep in the manger. Illustrations. ➼ Dial Bks (Penguin). S&L. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780803734982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99

The Christmas Wish. Evert, Lori. Photos by Per Breiehagen. ➼ Young Anja, whose greatest dream is to be one of Santa’s elves, befriends the animals that guide her on the journey from her home in the far North to meet Santa, in a cozy Nordic tale filled with extraordinary photographs that will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of Christmas. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Hardcover. 48 pages. 9” x 12”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780449816813 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Random House. Library. ISBN 9780375971730 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99

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Dear Santasaurus. McAnulty, Stacy. Illus by Jef Kaminsky. ➼ Hoping that if he can stay off the naughty list, Santasaurus will bring him a much-desired Jurassic scooter, Ernest B. Spinosaurus pens enthusiastic, if not entirely truthful, letters about his challenging year

of good behavior before receiving a heartfelt reply. Illustrations. ➼ Boyds Mills Pr. Hardcover. 32 pages. 10” x 9”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Gr K-2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781590788769 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 The Eighth Menorah. Wohl, Lauren L. Illus by Laura Hughes. ➼ Sam is reluctant to make a menorah in Sunday School because his family already owns seven of them, but after a conversation with his grandmother, he figures out how to make a perfect Hanukkah gift. Illustrations. ➼ Albert Whitman. Reinforced. 32 pages. 8” x 10”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Gr K-3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780807518922 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Hanukkah Bear. Kimmel, Eric A. Illus by Mike Wohnoutka. ➼ Bubba Brayna makes the best latkes in the village, but at 97, she doesn’t hear or see very well, so when a bear arrives at her door, lured by the delicious scent, she invites him in to celebrate Hanukkah with her. Illustrations. ➼ Holiday House. Reinforced. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 11 1/2”. Aug. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780823428557 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 Ladybug Girl and the Big Snow (Ladybug Girl). Soman, David & Davis, Jacky. Illus by David Soman. ➼ Bundling up for a fun-filled day in the wintery outdoors with Bingo, Lulu becomes frustrated when she encounters numerous snowy challenges that compel her to draw on her Ladybug Girl optimism. Illustrations. ➼ Dial Bks (Penguin). S&L. 40 pages. 10 1/2” x 9”. Sep. (fiction — social issues). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780803735835 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99


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IN FOCUS PICTURING WINTER DELIGHTS Little Santa. Agee, Jon, auth & illus. ➼ A resident of the North Pole with the ability to slide up and down chimneys meets a flying reindeer and some industrious elves, in this fictional biography of Santa Claus. Illustrations. ➼ Dial Bks (Penguin). Reinforced. 40 pages. 9 1/2” x 11 3/4”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780803739062 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 The Night Before Christmas. Moore, Clement C. Illus by Holly Hobbie. ➼ The creator of the acclaimed Toot & Puddle series presents a fresh interpretation of Clement C. Moore’s timeless classic that renders the story in retro-style watercolors while introducing a wide-eyed child character who heightens the wonders of the magical evening. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Little, Brown. S&L. 40 pages. 11” x 9”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 1. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780316070188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00 An Otis Christmas (Otis). Long, Loren, auth & illus. ➼ Receiving a shiny new horn for his first Christmas present, little tractor Otis enjoys a funfilled holiday with his friends before venturing out in a big snowstorm to fetch a doctor for a laboring horse. By the illustrator of Barack Obama’s Of Thee I Sing. Illustrations. ➼ Philomel Bks (Penguin). S&L. 40 pages. 11” x 10 1/2”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780399163951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Peace on Earth: A Christmas Collection. Engelbreit, Mary. ➼ A beautifully illustrated Christmas collection by a beloved artist rings in the holiday with classic Christmas carols, the story of Jesus’ birth and favorite poems that celebrate the joy of the season. Illustrations. ➼ Zondervan. Hardcover. 40 pages. 5 5/8” x 9”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780310743408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99

Santa Claus and the Three Bears. Modugno, Maria. Illus by Jane Dyer & Brooke Dyer. ➼ When Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear take a winter stroll while their Christmas pudding cools, a jolly, red-clad intruder visits their cottage and inadvertently eats the pudding and breaks their chairs. Illustrated by the artists of the best-selling Cookies series. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 40 pages. 10” x 10”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780061700231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 The Smallest Gift of Christmas. Reynolds, Peter H., auth & illus. ➼ Disappointed when a gift he wished for all year seems quite puny on Christmas morning, young Roland wishes for bigger and bigger gifts before learning a valuable lesson about being careful what you wish for. By the creator of Rose’s Garden. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. S&L. 40 pages. 8 1/16” x 7 1/2”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780763661038 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.00 The Snow Queen. Andersen, Hans Christian. Illus by Bagram Ibatoulline. ➼ A lavishly illustrated storybook adaptation of the classic tale follows the epic journey of brave young Gerda, who endures great trials to rescue her best friend, Kai, from an enchantment that has placed him in the power of a wicked queen. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 40 pages. 9” x 10”. Oct. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780062209504 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Snowflakes Fall. MacLachlan, Patricia. Illus by Steven Kellogg. ➼ Published in tribute to the community of Sandy Hook, Connecticut, a heartfelt poem by the Newbery Medal-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall and illustrated by the creator of How



Much Is a Million? symbolically reflects on the uniqueness and enduring cycle of snowflakes. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Hardcover. 32 pages. 10” x 9 1/2”. Oct. (fiction — social issues). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780385376938 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Random House. Library. ISBN 9780375973284 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99 The Twelve Days of Christmas. Jeffers, Susan, auth & illus. ➼ The celebrated artist of such best-selling picture books as Brother Eagle, Sister Sky invites young children to envision a sumptuously detailed sleigh ride with Santa as enjoyed by a young child who soars past each of the famous gifts given on the 12 days of Christmas. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 40 pages. 9 1/2” x 11”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780062066152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 A Very Fuddles Christmas. Vischer, Frans, auth & illus. ➼ Believing the entire world exists for his happiness, a pudgy, overly indulged feline awakens to the tantalizing sights and smells of Christmas and irritates his human family by trying to climb the tree and sniff at a juicy turkey before accidentally running outside into a snowy world. Illustrations. ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Hardcover. 32 pages. 9” x 11”. Oct. (pets). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781416991564 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Zoomer’s Out-of-This-World Christmas (Zoomer). Young, Ned, auth & illus. ➼ Looking outside for signs of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, Zoomer and his brothers are astonished when an alien spaceship lands in their backyard, a situation that leads to exciting new friendships and a search for a missing spaceship part. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 40 pages. 10” x 10”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780061999598 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99


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IN FOCUS C E L E B R AT I N G T H E LO VA B L E D O G Build, Dogs, Build: A Tall Tail. Horvath, James, auth & illus. ➼ Head foreman Duke and his crew of dogs are ready to pull down an old building and build up a new one using cranes, bulldozers, dump trucks and cement mixers — and with so much to do, will they finish the building on time? 50,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 40 pages. 9” x 10”. Dec. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780062189677 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Daisy Gets Lost. Raschka, Christopher, auth & illus. ➼ A follow-up to the Caldecott Medal-winning A Ball for Daisy finds the intrepid Daisy the dog becoming lost in an unfamiliar part of the park after chasing a squirrel, an experience that evinces the discomfort of being lost and the joys of being found again. Illustrations. ➼ Schwartz & Wade Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 32 pages. 9 1/2” x 10”. Oct. (animals). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780449817414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Schwartz & Wade Bks (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780449817421 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99

Dog Loves Counting. Yates, Louise, auth & illus. ➼ Loving books so much that he cannot stop reading long enough to go to sleep, Dog unsuccessfully tries counting sheep before venturing out to find other creatures to count, an effort that leads to an unexpected adventure and friendship. By the creator of Dog Loves Drawing. Illustrations. ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Hardcover. 32 pages. 8 3/4” x 10 1/2”. Sep. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780449813423 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780449813430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99

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a family with a brother and sister who do not always get along well together. Illustrations. ➼ Dial Bks (Penguin). Reinforced. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Sep. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780803739284 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 How to Speak Dog: A Guide to Decoding Dog Language. Newman, Aline Alexander & Weitzman, Gary, D.V.M. ➼ A whimsical, photographically driven guide for kids about how to understand a dog’s body language and behavior illustrates key concepts through accompanying quickhit tip boxes, fun facts and informative sidebars. Simultaneous. ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Paper. 176 pages. 6” x 9”. Sep. (pets). Gr 3-7. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9781426313738 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Library. ISBN 9781426315596 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.90 ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Paw Prints. ISBN 9781480626041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.95

If Dogs Run Free. Dylan, Bob. Illus by Scott Campbell. ➼ In this quirky, spirited interpretation of Bob Dylan’s 1970 song, “Dogs Run Free,” an awardwinning illustrator brings Dylan’s lyrics to life as a celebration of the freedom and creativity of childhood. Illustrations. ➼ Atheneum (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 40 pages. 11” x 10”. Sep. (performing arts). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781451648799 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Laika: Astronaut Dog. Davey, Owen, auth & illus. ➼ A stray dog from the streets of Moscow is chosen to become the first animal launched into orbit and fears the unknown when her rocket disappears before she is rescued by new owners on a faraway planet. By the award-winning author of Night Knight. Illustrations. ➼ Templar Bks (Candlewick Pr). S&L. 32 pages. 9” x 10 7/16”. Oct. (animals). Gr K-3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780763668228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99

Santiago Stays. Dominguez, Angela. ➼ A charming tale of a devoted French bulldog, who can’t even be lured away from his charge by a hamburger, much to the chagrin of the little boy trying to engage him. Illustrations. ➼ Abrams Appleseed. Reinforced. 32 pages. 9” x 9”. Sep. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781419708213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 Spike: Ugliest Dog in the Universe. Frasier, Debra, auth & illus. ➼ Winning the Ugliest Dog in the Universe contest was awful for Spike, but when the cat Evangeline is threatened by a thief, Spike proves that he is also good-hearted, loyal, smart and much more. Illustrations. ➼ Beach Lane Bks (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 40 pages. 9 1/2” x 11 1/2”. Oct. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781442414525 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Trouper. Kearney, Meg. Illus by E. B. Lewis. ➼ A tale inspired by a true rescue story follows the experiences of a threelegged stray who endures a cold and brutal existence on the streets until he is placed in a shelter, where he watches as each of his dog friends leave for new homes. Illustrated by the Caldecott Honorwinning artist of Coming on Home Soon. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. S&L. 32 pages. 10” x 10”. Oct. (animals). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780545100410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Underwater Doggies. Casteel, Seth. ➼ A picture book companion to the best-selling Underwater Dogs features more than 40 photographs of happy canines swimming underwater while chasing their favorite toys, in an edition that celebrates each breed’s swimming style, diving feats and whimsical expressions. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Little, Brown. S&L. 40 pages. 9 3/4” x 9 3/4”. Sep. (pets). Preschool-Gr 1. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780316255585 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00


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BOARD BOOKS Daddy, Look What I Can Do (Look What I Can Do). Mack, auth & illus. ➼ A baby bear, a young giraffe and a lion cub entreat their daddies to watch them, in an engaging story that combines vibrant photographs of natural environments, endearing animal illustrations and interactive lift-flaps that hide delightful surprises. Illustrations. ➼ Clavis Pub (IPG). Board. 14 pages. 7 1/4” x 7 1/4”. Nov. (animals). Preschool. ISBN 9781605371702. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95 Fairy Palace: You Are Invited to a Party in the Fairy Palace! Lewis, Jan, illus. ➼ An engaging lift-the-flap novelty board book that features sparkly fairy dust on the front cover is filled with delights for young fairy lovers as they watch the fairies preparing for a party celebration to remember. By the creator of Love From Santa. Illustrations. ➼ Armadillo Bks. Board. 10 pages. Nov. (fantasy). Preschool. ISBN 9781861473158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 Hug You, Kiss You, Love You. Wan, Joyce, auth & illus. ➼ The creator of You Are My Cupcake presents an ode to the love shared between a parent and child that combines a full-foil cover, bold illustrations and simple messages of endearment that include, “I hug you,” “sing to you softly” and “kiss you always.” Illustrations. ➼ Cartwheel Bks (Scholastic Bks). Board. 14 pages. 6” x 6”. Nov. (family & relationships). Preschool. ISBN 9780545540452. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Hush Little Polar Bear. Mack, Jeff, auth & illus. ➼ A board book edition of an endearing bedtime tale combines rhyming text with lush illustrations of a cuddly polar bear cub who snuggles down into his snowy bed and drifts away into a cozy dreamland. Illustrations. ➼ Roaring Brook Pr. Board. 36 pages. 6 1/2” x 6 1/2”. Nov. (animals). Preschool. ISBN 9781596439450. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 I Love You More. Duksta, Laura. Illus by Karen Keesler. ➼ A sturdy, padded edition of the award-winning picture book combines a rhythmic heartfelt message with gentle illustrations and a flip-over format that reveals

how love is experienced from a parent’s and child’s perspectives. Illustrations. ➼ Sourcebooks Jabberwocky. Board. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Nov. (family & relationships). Preschool. ISBN 9781402292507. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 In the Garden. Collins, Peggy, auth & illus. ➼ A celebration of the quiet joys of planting and growing a garden is presented from the perspective of a young boy and illustrated in lush colors reminiscent of a blossoming garden and its myriad wonders. Illustrations. ➼ Applesauce Pr (Simon & Schuster). Board. 40 pages. Nov. (gardening). Preschool. ISBN 9781604331509. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Look! (Say It!). Church, Caroline Jayne, auth & illus. ➼ A colorful storybook encourages development of elementary language skills, focusing on the simple, expressive words often used by very young children, in the tale of a little girl who accompanies her dad on a shopping trip to the supermarket and reminds him to share in her observations. Illustrations. ➼ Zero to Ten (IPG). Board. 24 pages. 9” x 11”. Nov. (concepts). Preschool. ISBN 9781840896299. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.95 Mommy, Look What I Can Do (Look What I Can Do). Mack, auth & illus. ➼ Urging their mommies to watch their antics, a penguin chick, a little orangutan and a baby dolphin slide, reach and jump while inviting very young children to discover hidden surprises beneath interactive flaps, in a colorful board book story that combines vibrant environmental photography with endearing animal illustrations. Illustrations. ➼ Clavis Pub (IPG). Board. 14 pages. 7 1/4” x 7 1/4”. Nov. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781605371696. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95 Nursery Rhymes for Little Ones: Mother Goose Collection: Best Ever Rhymes, Action Rhymes, Playtime Rhymes. ➼ A boxed set of three colorful board books offers a lively range of favorite Mother Goose rhymes complemented by whimsical illustrations and organized by theme. Illustrations. ➼ Armadillo Bks. Board. 72 pages. 4 3/4” x 6”. Nov. (nursery rhymes). Preschool. ISBN 9781861473189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99


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Put on Your Shoes! Stiles, Dan, auth & illus. ➼ A whimsical celebration of the classic stand-off between parents and toddlers features a determined little girl who flatly refuses to put on her shoes and who resorts to imaginative reasons to support her position, in a tale augmented by engaging retro-style illustrations. Illustrations. ➼ Power House Bks. Board. 16 pages. 7” x 7”. Nov. (family & relationships). Preschool. ISBN 9781576876466. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 Quiet Bunny & Noisy Puppy. McCue, Lisa, auth & illus. ➼ A toddler-friendly board book edition of a popular story by the artist best known for her work with the Corduroy series finds Quiet Bunny settling down for a long winter’s nap only to be disrupted by a playful, noisy puppy who romps in the snow and compels Quiet Bunny to be friends in spite of their differences. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Board. 30 pages. 6 3/8” x 7 1/2”. Nov. (friendship). Preschool. ISBN 9781454908609. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 Star Wars: Colors (Star Wars Board Books). Scholastic Inc. ➼ A companion to Star Wars: ABC and Star Wars: 1, 2, 3 is designed for the youngest fans and features vibrant photographs of popular heroes, villains, vehicles, droids and aliens. Movie tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Board. 26 pages. 9” x 9”. Nov. (concepts). Preschool. ISBN 9780545609197. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Uh Oh! (Say It!). Noble, Sheilagh. ➼ An entry in a board book series focusing on the simple, expressive words very young children love to use encourages early language skill-building through simple single-word text and bright watercolor illustrations that impart the story of a little girl’s first visit to a nursery school. ➼ Zero to Ten (IPG). Board. 24 pages. 9” x 11”. Nov. (concepts). Preschool. ISBN 9781840896282. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.95


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PICTURE BOOKS Small Potatoes Get to know the Small Potatoes in an adorable board book series based on the hit Disney Junior television show that introduces youngsters to each of the Small Potatoes: Ruby, Nate, Chip and Olaf.

Hallowilloween. Brown, Calef. ➼ A nonsense tale by the author/illustrator of Polkabats and Octopus Slacks applies a lighthearted spooky theme to his signature whimsical illustrations while introducing youngsters to the fun-filled activities of a “Hallowilloween” night. Illustrations. ➼ Turtleback Bks. Prebind. 40 pages. 10 1/2” x 9 1/4”. Aug. (holidays & celebrations). Gr K-3. ISBN 9780606323376 . . . . . . . . . . $17.20 Amy’s Three Best Things. Pearce, Philippa. Illus by Helen Craig. ➼ Going to her grandmother’s house for a first sleep-away visit, Amy enjoys a wonderful shared day before missing her mother, baby brother and dog at night and assuaging her homesickness with three objects that she has brought with her. Illustrated by the artist of the Angelina Ballerina series. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. S&L. 40 pages. 10 7/8” x 8 7/8”. Nov. (bedtime & dreams). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780763663148. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 The Bad Birthday Idea. Valentine, Madeline, auth & illus. ➼ Frustrated by a little sister who wants to join his robot games and who receives a toy robot for her birthday that he has long wanted, a jealous Ben conspires to play with his sister’s robot in secret only to experience terrible regret when everything goes wrong. By the illustrator of Albertine’s Got Talent! Illustrations. ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Hardcover. 40 pages. 8” x 10”. Nov. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780449813317. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780449813324. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99

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Be What You Want to Be Sing-Along Storybook (Book & CD). Selig, Josh. Illus by Morgan Spicer & Cassandra Gibbons. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. 32 pages. Oct. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780448463681. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Books! McCain, Murray. Illus by John Alcorn. ➼ A largeformat reissue of the 1962 classic celebrating the importance of books combines vintage illustrations and sumptuous typography that celebrate the unlimited world of language, stories and imagination that children can discover through reading. Illustrations. ➼ Ammo Bks (Ingram). Hardcover. 42 pages. 8 3/4” x 12 1/4”. Nov. (arts). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9781623260200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 Cheese Belongs to You! Deacon, Alexis. Illus by Viviane Schwarz. ➼ A frenzied group of hungry rats struggles to abide by Rat Law, which says that only the most superlative rat is entitled to a delicious piece of cheese, making it impossible for the group to know if the strongest, fastest, furriest or dirtiest of them is entitled until they learn an important lesson about politeness. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. S&L. 32 pages. 10 5/16” x 10 5/8”. Nov. (animals). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780763666088. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99

Doc McStufns A popular series that appears on the Disney Channel chronicles the adventures of 6-yearold Dottie McStuffins, who would like to become a doctor just like her mother and practices by fixing up toys and dolls; when she puts on her stethoscope, magical things begin to happen. Original. Chilly Catches a Cold. Higginson, Sheila Sweeny. Illus by Disney Storybook Artists. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Pr. Paper. 24 pages. Oct. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781423175094. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99

JJ the American Street Dog and How He Came to Live in Our House. RoseSolomon, Diane. ➼ Maya has wanted a dog for as long as she can remember. Just when her parents decide to buy a dog, her Uncle Jerry finds a homeless puppy that he can’t keep. Although Mom is skeptical about a street dog, she agrees to take him in and they name him JJ. He warms his way into their hearts, and Maya and her family learn about homeless animals and how they can help end pet overpopulation. Illustrations. ➼ SOP3 Pub. Hardcover. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Dec. (pets). Gr K-4. ISBN 9780985769017 . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Chupie: The Binky That Went Home. English-Language Edition. Thalia. Illus by Anna Martin Larranaga. ➼ The popular Latina music artist presents a whimsically illustrated tale in which a youngster is persuaded to give up a pacifier by allowing it to return to its home in Binkyland. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Celebra (Penguin). S&L. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Nov. (health & fitness). Preschool. ISBN 9780451416056. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Cinders: A Chicken Cinderella. Brett, Jan, auth & illus. ➼ The award-winning creator of The Mitten presents a sumptuously illustrated adaptation of the Cinderella story that is set amid a snowy Russian winter, where a maligned chicken wins the heart of Prince Cockerel when she arrives at his ball looking so beautiful that even her henpecking sisters do not recognize her. Illustrations. Tour. ➼ Putnam (Penguin). S&L. 32 pages. 10” x 11”. Nov. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr K-1. ISBN 9780399257834. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99


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PICTURE BOOKS City Cat. Banks, Kate. Illus by Lauren Castillo. ➼ Stowing away with a human family during a grand tour of Europe, a plucky stray cat visits such historic landmarks as Buckingham Palace and the Cathedral of Notre Dame, in a rhythmic story accompanied by engaging historical facts. By the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award-winning author of And if the Moon Could Talk. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Farrar, Straus & Giroux. S&L. 48 pages. 10” x 9”. Nov. (people & places). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780374313210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Cub’s Big World. Thomson, Sarah L. Illus by Joe Cepeda. ➼ Venturing out of her familiar den into the Arctic wilderness, a tiny polar bear cub is overwhelmed by the enormous blue sky and the fascinating snowy terrain, which compel her to stay close to her mother while learning how to be brave. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Harcourt. Hardcover. 32 pages. 11” x 10”. Nov. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780544057395. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Curious George Learns the Alphabet. (50th Birthday Edition with flash cards) (Curious George). Rey, H. A. & Rey, Margret. ➼ Complemented by skillreinforcing flash cards and instructions for accessing a downloadable audio recording of the story, a 50th anniversary edition of the classic primer follows the man with the yellow hat’s engagingly illustrated introduction of the alphabet to an ever-mischievous monkey. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Hardcover. 80 pages. 7” x 9”. Nov. (concepts). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780544105232. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Dinosaur Rescue. Dale, Penny, auth & illus. ➼ A latest entry in the series that includes Dinosaur Dig! and Dinosaur Zoom! finds the intrepid prehistoric heroes saving the day, and each other, from a series of silly catastrophes. By the award-winning creator of Ten in the Bed. Illustrations. ➼ Nosy Crow (Candlewick Pr). S&L. 40 pages. 9 1/16” x 11 7/16”. Nov. (action & adventure). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780763668297. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99

Doctor Monkey, No. 1 (Monkey and Robot). Hayes, Felix. Illus by Hannah Broadway. ➼ A first entry in a planned four-part picture book series features unlikely friends Monkey and Robot, who play games of imagination, make toys, grow things and enjoy the weather while learning about their respective differences. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Paper. 32 pages. 9 7/8” x 9 7/8”. Nov. (friendship). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781408806548. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 Don’t Push the Button! Cotter, Bill, auth & illus. ➼ An interactive tale starring Larry, a lovable and curious monster, cautions children to enjoy the book but avoid pushing its button to avoid silly consequences, unless nobody is looking. Illustrations. ➼ Sourcebooks Jabberwocky. Hardcover. 32 pages. 10” x 9”. Nov. (humorous stories). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9781402287466. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Dot. Zuckerberg, Randi. Illus by Joe Berger. ➼ In her fascination with technology, a confident and spunky girl pays little attention to the outside world before learning how to make room for real things in ways that help her make the most of her savvy technical expertise. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 32 pages. 10” x 10”. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062287519. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 DragonQuest. Baillie, Allan. Illus by Wayne Harris. ➼ Questing to fight the world’s last dragon, a noble Dragon Fighter navigates formidable perils through shifting sands, a tangled forest and a whispering abyss without spotting the dragon, which readers are invited to discover by reading subtle clues in the landscape and shadows before a whimsical surprise ending. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. S&L. 40 pages. 10 5/8” x 9 1/4”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr K-4. ISBN 9780763666170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Ella and the Balloons in the Sky. Appleby, Danny. Illus by Lauren Pirie. ➼ When her beloved pets float away from their home on balloons, Ella, unable to secure their return, eventually learns that they are not truly gone as long as they remain in her heart and her memories, in a reassuring tale told



through gentle rhyming verse and lighthearted pen-and-ink illustrations. Illustrations. ➼ Tundra Bks. Hardcover. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr K-4. ISBN 9781770495289. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 Emma in Paris. Frossard, Claire, auth & illus. Photos by Christophe Urbain. ➼ The playful Central Park sparrow from Emma’s Journey returns in a tale of acrobatics and friendship in Paris, where she enjoys her first months in the City of Light with her circus-performer cousin and a gentle cat. Illustrations. ➼ Enchanted Lion Bks (Consortium). Hardcover. 56 pages. 8 1/2” x 12”. Nov. (people & places). Gr K-1. ISBN 9781592701391. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 Fireball Tim’s BIG BOOK of Wacky States! Tim, Fireball, auth & illus. ➼ A lively treasury of unique facts about the United States, inspired by a Video News Segment and designed by the popular Automotive TV host, complements each page with a wire diagram and an image of the featured state’s flag. Illustrations. ➼ Design Studio Pr (Ingram). Hardcover. 56 pages. 12” x 10”. Nov. (people & places). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9781624650055. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.95 Foxy in Love. Dodd, Emma, auth & illus. ➼ A holiday sequel to Foxy finds the intrepid Foxy using his magical tail to help his friend Emily make a Valentine’s Day card that reflects all the things she most loves, from birthday cakes and gardens to rainbows and balloons. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 32 pages. 10” x 10”. Nov. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062014221. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Fraidyzoo. Heder, Thryra, auth & illus. ➼ Little T remembers that she was frightened the last time her family visited the zoo but is not sure why, so her creative family helps by imitating animals from A to Z until she recalls exactly what caused her fear. A first picture book. Illustrations. ➼ Abrams. S&L. 48 pages. 9” x 10”. Nov. (animals). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9781419707766. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95


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PICTURE BOOKS Friends. Carle, Eric, auth & illus. ➼ A tale of childhood friendship by the awardwinning creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar features a spunky boy who ventures across rivers, over mountains and through rainstorms to reunite with a best friend who has moved away, in a story that is complemented by Carle’s signature painted paper collage artwork and dedicated to the author’s longtime wife. Illustrations. ➼ Philomel Bks (Penguin). S&L. 32 pages. 9” x 12”. Nov. (friendship). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780399165337. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 From the Lands of Night. Mollel, Tololwa M. Illus by Darrel McCalla. ➼ When her baby brother falls ill, young Ra-Eli helps her distraught family follow a healer’s advice to host a ceremony in honor of their ancestors and engage their support, in a sumptuously illustrated story based on the traditional tales of East Africa. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Red Deer Pr (Ingram). Hardcover. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Nov. (people & places). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9780889954984. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 Gabby Drama Queen. Grant, Joyce. Illus by Jan Dolby. ➼ Wanting to stage a backyard play about a beautiful queen, Gabby and her friend Roy use a special letter book to create words that magically transform into necessary props before performing for their elderly nextdoor neighbor. Illustrated by the artist of Jig, Jiggle, Sneeze. Illustrations. ➼ Fitzhenry & Whiteside. Hardcover. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Nov. (friendship). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9781554553105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.95 Goob and His Grandpa, Habit 7 (The 7 Habits of Happy Kids). Covey, Sean. Illus by Stacy Curtis. ➼ Struggling to resume a normal routine after the death of a beloved grandparent, Goob assuages his feelings of sadness with the support of good friends who spend time with him doing things he loves. By the best-selling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. Illustrations. ➼ Simon & Schuster. Hardcover. 32 pages. 8” x 7”. Nov. (family & relationships). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9781442476530. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99

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Grandfather’s Journey. 20th Anniversary Edition. Say, Allen, auth & illus. ➼ In a special anniversary edition of his Caldecott-winning classic that includes a new introduction and downloadable audio, Allen Say offers a poignant account of a family’s unique cross-cultural experience in America and Japan, in a story that warmly conveys his own love for the two countries, and the strong and constant desire to be in both places at once. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Hardcover. 32 pages. 9 1/4” x 11 1/2”. Nov. (family & relationships). Gr K-3. ISBN 9780544050501. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Hamor: The Road to Jerusalem. Holliday, Bobby. ➼ Appealed to by his daughter not to sell a donkey colt that has been born lame on their poor farm just outside of Jerusalem, Shimon is torn over the decision before having a dream that the little colt has a surprising destiny. Illustrations. ➼ Lady Hawk Pr (Atlas Bks). Hardcover. 32 pages. 8 3/4” x 11 1/2”. Nov. (religious fiction). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780982908235. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 How Roland Rolls. Carrey, Jim. Illus by Rob Nason. ➼ A debut book by an award-winning actor, artist and activist celebrates humanity’s interconnectedness through the metaphor of a wave in the ocean with the story of Roland, a wave who fears that when he finally hits the beach his life will be over, only to realize that he’s not just a wave but part of the whole wide ocean. Illustrations. ➼ Some Kind of Garden (Perseus). Hardcover. 68 pages. 8 3/4” x 11”. Sep. (inspiration). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780989368001. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 I Am Not Little Red Riding Hood. Lecis, Alessandro. Illus by Linda Wolfsgruber. ➼ Entering a snowy forest wearing a vibrant red scarf and holding a basket in which she intends to collect soft snow, a little girl meets a courteous white bear who leads her to the very best snow in a moonlit wood where girl and bear dance among the snowflakes. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Sky Pony (Norton). Hardcover. 28 pages. 8 5/8” x 11 1/2”. Nov. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9781620879856. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95

I Believe in Genevieve. Craig, Jenny. Illus by Wendy Edelson. ➼ Genevieve (Jenny) has a deep affection for horses and wants nothing more than to ride in the big horse show at the end of the summer, but she and her horse, Candy Ride, need to get healthy and strong before they can compete. By the internationally renowned expert on healthy eating and founder of the weight management program named after her. Illustrations. ➼ Regnery Pub (Perseus Dist). Hardcover. 40 pages. 11” x 8 1/2”. Sep. (health & fitness). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9781621570851. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 John’s Whistle. Ferreiros, Lili. Illus by Sonja Wimmer. ➼ A gentle story about the language of music and the power of friendship to bridge differences features a young boy who uses a variety of whistles to communicate his needs instead of learning to speak like other children and whose methods of expression evolve when he meets a little girl with very dark eyes. Illustrations. ➼ Cuento de Luz (IPG). Hardcover. 32 pages. 9 1/4” x 9 1/4”. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr K-2. ISBN 9788415784128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 A Letter for Bear. Lucas, David, auth & illus. ➼ Working hard to deliver mail to all the animals of the wood but never receiving anything himself, a lonely Bear decides to write some letters of his own, inviting all the forest animals to a party. By the creator of The Robot and the Bluebird. Illustrations. ➼ Flying Eye Books (Consortium). Hardcover. 32 pages. 9 1/2” x 8 3/4”. Nov. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781909263130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 A Little Book About Friendship. KurtzmanCounter, Samantha. ➼ Combines handcrafted characters and knit backgrounds in the story of Lionel the Lion and Louie the Sheep, who meet at a playground and forge an unlikely friendship based on sharing, problem solving and forgiveness. Illustrations. ➼ Ruby’s Studio (Ingram). Hardcover. 30 pages. 8 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Nov. (friendship). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780988282704. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99


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PICTURE BOOKS Little Boy Brown. Harris, Isobel. Illus by André François. ➼ A rerelease of an early graphic novel from 1949, illustrated by a New Yorker artist who studied with Picasso, invokes the contemporary feel of New York City as experienced by a little boy who shares time with friends in elevators, tunnels and subways before spending a wonderful day in the country. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Enchanted Lion Bks (Consortium). Hardcover. 48 pages. 6 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9781592701353. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 Little Chicken Duck. Beiser, Tim. Illus by Bill Slavin. ➼ An endearing rhyming tale follows the adventures of Little Chicken Duck, whose fear of water prevents her from learning to swim until she is assisted by a kindhearted Froggie and a series of forest birds who reveal how they overcame their own fears. By the author of Bradley McGogg, the Very Fine Frog. Illustrations. ➼ Tundra Bks. Hardcover. 24 pages. 8” x 10”. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9781770493926. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 Meet Captain Cook (Meet...). Murdie, Rae. Illus by Chris Nixon. ➼ An introduction to the first European explorer to discover the eastern coast of Australia traces his late 18thcentury voyage on the HMS Endeavor and recounts how he and his crew chartered the great southern region of Terra Australis in accordance with royal orders. Illustrations. ➼ Random House Australia (Trafalgar Square). Hardcover. 32 pages. 11 5/16” x 8 7/8”. Nov. (people & places). Gr K-2. ISBN 9780857980175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 A New Year’s Reunion. Li-Qiong, Yu. Illus by Zhu Cheng-Liang. ➼ A paperback release of an award-winning story follows the experiences of an exuberant Chinese child who misses absent relatives before discovering that a family’s love is strong enough to endure time and distance. Reprint. Illustrations. PW. SLJ. ⌘ ➼ Candlewick Pr. Paper. 112 pages. Nov. (people & places). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780763667481. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99

The Nowhere Box. Zuppardi, Sam, auth & illus. ➼ Frustrated by little brothers who follow him everywhere and wreck his toys and games, George commandeers an empty washing machine box for an imaginative escape that is free of pirates, dragons and bothersome younger siblings. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. S&L. 40 pages. 9 7/16” x 9 1/16”. Nov. (family & relationships). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780763663674. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 The Race for the Chinese Zodiac. Wang, Gabrielle. Illus by Sally Rippin & Regine Abos. ➼ Featuring sumptuous illustrations based on Chinese painting techniques, a lively retelling of the mythological animal race that led to the 12 signs in the Chinese Zodiac traces the proclamation of the Jade Emperor and the respective efforts of 13 animals. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Candlewick Pr. S&L. 32 pages. 8 5/8” x 11”. Nov. (people & places). Gr K-4. ISBN 9780763667788. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Red Knit Cap Girl to the Rescue. Stoop, Naoko, auth & illus. ➼ A sequel to the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book Red Knit Cap Girl finds the little girl living with her animal friends in an enchanted forest and searching for a way to fulfill a long-standing wish to meet the Moon. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Little, Brown. S&L. 40 pages. 9” x 9”. Nov. (fantasy). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780316228855. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00 The 7 Habits of Happy Kids Collection. Covey, Sean. Illus by Stacy Curtis. ➼ A complete boxed-set collection of all seven volumes of the popular picture book series by the author of the best-selling The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens features young protagonists who overcome difficult interpersonal challenges by being themselves, planning ahead and developing other positive skills. Illustrations. ➼ Simon & Schuster. Hardcover. 224 pages. 8” x 7”. Nov. (family & relationships). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9781442496170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.99



The Song of the Golden Hare. Morris, Jackie, auth & illus. ➼ Growing up in a family that carefully guards a secret warren of beautiful and magical Golden Hares, a little boy and his sister witness an extraordinary competition for a new Golden Hare queen, which requires contenders to sing for the crown while the former queen makes a perilous final journey. Illustrations. ➼ Frances Lincoln (PGW). Hardcover. 40 pages. 8” x 11”. Nov. (animals). Gr K-3. ISBN 9781847804501. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 The Song Within My Heart. Bouchard, David. Illus by Allen Sapp. ➼ A rerelease of an award-winning picture book account of growing up on the Saskatchewan reserve is based on Cree painter Allen Sapp’s childhood memories about preparing to attend a powwow and sharing time with his beloved grandmother. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Red Deer Pr (Ingram). Hardcover. 32 pages. 11” x 8 1/2”. Nov. (people & places). Gr 2-4. ISBN 9780889955004. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95 Sophie and the Perfect Poem, Habit 6 (7 Habits of Happy Kids). Covey, Sean. Illus by Stacy Curtis. ➼ Partnered with a boy she considers mean during a class assignment, young Sophie is surprised to discover that she and Biff have more in common than they thought, in a latest series entry that emphasizes focusing on individual strengths in order to achieve success as a team. Illustrations. ➼ Simon & Schuster. Hardcover. 32 pages. 8” x 7”. Nov. (family & relationships). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9781442476516. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 Sweet Dreams, Curious George (Curious George) (Book & Stickers). Rey, H. A. ➼ Dreaming that the sky is falling after reading “Chicken Little” at bedtime, Curious George wakes up in the middle of the night and uses a telescope to gaze at a wondrous nighttime sky, in a story complemented by glow-inthe-dark stickers. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Hardcover. 24 pages. 9” x 9”. Nov. (bedtime & dreams). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780544038806. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99


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PICTURE BOOKS These Are the X-Men (World of Reading, Level 1). Macri, Thomas. Illus by Ramon Bachs. ➼ An origins tale describing the rigorous superpower training courses followed by the Uncanny X-Men is written in a skillbuilding format designed to engage reluctant readers. Original. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Marvel. Paper. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (action & adventure). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781423170839. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Marvel. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781451791372. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99

The Tiger Cubs and the Chimp: The True Story of How Anjana the Chimp Helped Raise Two Baby Tigers. Antle, Bhagavan, with Thea Feldman. Photos by Barry Bland. ➼ Traces the endearing true story of how a human animal worker and her helper, a chimpanzee named Anjana, rescued and cared for two white tiger cubs on the T.I.G.E.R.S. animal preserve and shared numerous hours playing, cuddling and swimming with them. Illustrations. ➼ Henry Holt. S&L. 32 pages. 8” x 10”. Nov. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780805093193. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99

Valentine’s Day Is Cool (Pete the Cat). Dean, James & Dean, Kimberly. ➼ Believing that Valentine’s Day is uncool until he realizes how many special cats there are in his life, Pete the Cat works hard to prepare groovy Valentine’s Day cards for everyone only to discover that he has forgotten to make a card for the most important cat of all. By the creators of Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses. Original. 150,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Nov. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062198655. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480615403. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99

Voices from the Wild: An Animal Sensagoria. Bouchard, David. Illus by Ron Parker. ➼ Combines the talents of the award-winning author of Nokum Is My Teacher with one of North America’s foremost wildlife artists in a poetic tribute to the natural world that lyrically profiles 25 wild animals through the five senses. Illustrations. ➼ Fitzhenry & Whiteside. Hardcover. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Nov. (poetry). Gr 1-5. ISBN 9781554552955. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95

Walking With Dinosaurs Twelve Dancing Princesses (Book & CD). Hoffman, Mary. Illus by Miss Clara. ➼ A sumptuously illustrated adaptation of the beloved fairy tale classic follows the efforts of a disheveled soldier to solve the mystery behind why the king’s 12 daughters wake up each morning with their slippers worn to pieces. Includes a CD narration of the story. By the author of Amazing Grace. Illustrations. ➼ Barefoot Bks. S&L. 40 pages. Nov. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781846869662. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 The Valentine (Mouse Book). Felix, Monique, auth & illus. ➼ The creator of Mouse Book: The Colors traces the path of a lonely mouse who adventurously chews through the pages of a book while using its ingenuity to create a folded paper house with a heart-shaped roof window and room for two. Illustrations. ➼ Creative Co. S&L. 7” x 7”. Nov. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9781568462479. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99

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Young readers are invited to walk with the dinosaurs through a series of books that are based on the popular six-part BBC documentary and the long-awaited 3-D motion picture scheduled to release in December 2013. The Great Migration (with stickers). Bright, J. E. Illustrations. ➼ HarperFestival. Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Nov. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062232731. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Patchi’s Big Adventure. Bright, J. E. Illustrations. ➼ HarperFestival. Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Nov. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062232755. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Patchi’s Big Adventure. Bright, J. E. Illustrations. ➼ HarperFestival. Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Oct. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062232755. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99

Whale Shines: An Artistic Tale. Robinson, Fiona, auth & illus. ➼ Wearing a poster advertising an upcoming art exhibition, Whale admires the work of his artistic undersea neighbors and fears his tremendous size will inhibit his own creative expression before finding unexpected inspiration in bioluminescent plankton. By the creator of What Animals Really Like. Illustrations. ➼ Abrams. S&L. 32 pages. 12” x 9”. Nov. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9781419708480. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 The Wreck of the Zephyr. 30th Anniversary Edition. Van Allsburg, Chris, auth & illus. ➼ A 30th-anniversary gift edition of a sumptuous picture book by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Polar Express follows the fateful story of an ambitious young sailor and his spectral boat. Includes instructions for downloading a bonus digital audio file of the book, narrated by the author. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Hardcover. 32 pages. 11 1/2” x 9”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr K-3. ISBN 9780544050051. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Yankee Doodle Dandy. Gingrich, Callista. Illus by Susan Arciero. ➼ In the third installment of the New York Times best-selling series written by the wife of Newt Gingrich, America’s favorite time-traveling elephant visits America during the Revolutionary War, teaching kids (and parents!) how America went from a collection of colonies to a proudly self-governing country. Illustrations. ➼ Regnery Pub (Perseus Dist). Hardcover. 40 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Oct. (historical fiction). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9781621570875. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 You Are the Pea, and I Am the Carrot. Elkins, J. Theron. Illus by Pascal Lemaitre. ➼ Two best friends consider why they are made for each other just like pancakes and syrup or peanut butter and jelly, in an endearing tale that combines rhyming text and whimsical drawings. Illustrated by the artist of Always. Illustrations. ➼ Abrams. S&L. 32 pages. 8” x 8”. Nov. (friendship). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9781419708503. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95


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21st Century Basic Skills Library: Making and Using Graphs

Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I (Dog Chronicles). Hart, Alison. Illus by Michael G. Montgomery. ➼ This action-packed and heartwarming story of a dog in World War I is the first book in the exciting new Dog Chronicles Series. At home in England, Darling is a mischievous but much-loved pet to Robert and Katherine. But when the British military asks families to volunteer their dogs to help the war effort, they send Darling off to be trained, even though it is very hard to say goodbye. Darling is ultimately used as a mercy dog, seeking out injured soldiers on the battlefield and leading the medics to them. After saving the lives of numerous soldiers, Darling is faced with a major challenge. Illustrations. ➼ Peachtree Pub. Hardcover. 160 pages. 5” x 7 1/8”. Oct. (historical fiction). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781561457052 . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Classic Collection). Twain, Mark. Adapt by Saviour Pirotta. ➼ A carefully abridged and adapted edition of Twain’s classic tale renders its stories and messages accessible to young children through clear, contemporary text that is complemented by engaging illustrations. Illustrations. ➼ QEB Pub (Black Rabbit Bks). Hardcover. 48 pages. Nov. (classics). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781609924461. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Classroom Warrior (TOON Books). Pulga, Jayr. Illus by Randy Duburke. ➼ After he and his mother move in with his grandparents, 10-year-old Cover Image Barry faces teasing at his new Not Available school, and a visit from his father, who lives in Kenya, only seems to make things more difficult. Illustrations. ➼ TOON Bks (Candlewick Pr). S&L. 32 pages. Nov. (readers). Gr 2-3. Classroom Warrior (TOON Books)

Each photo-illustrated book in this series introduces new readers to a type of graph or graphing concept. Content focuses on explaining graphing concepts and encouraging readers to interpret graphs and create graphs of their own. The series is correlated to the Common Core math curriculum for grades K-2, and to other national and state math standards. Simple text and fun, relevant examples engage readers in learning key graphing concepts that include reading graphs, using graphs to represent and analyze data, and making graphs. Also available in paperback and ebook formats. Bar Graphs. Cocca, Lisa Colozza. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 24 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Jan. (mathematics). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9781610809115 . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 Graphing Story Problems. Cocca, Lisa Colozza. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 24 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Jan. (mathematics). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9781610809146 . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 Line Graphs. Cocca, Lisa Colozza. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 24 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Jan. (mathematics). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9781610809122 . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 Pictographs. Cocca, Lisa Colozza. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 24 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Jan. (mathematics). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9781610809139 . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 Pie Graphs. Cocca, Lisa Colozza. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 24 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Jan. (mathematics). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9781610809153 . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 Tally Charts. Cocca, Lisa Colozza. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 24 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Jan. (mathematics). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9781610809160 . . . . . . . . . . $28.50

21st Century Junior Library: Basic Tools

From the simplest household chores to the most complex construction projects, basic handheld tools are used for almost everything. Readers will learn how some of the most common tools work, what they are used for and how different variations can help with specialized tasks. Also available in paperback and ebook formats. Drills. Gregory, Josh. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 24 pages. 8 1/4” x 8 1/4”. Aug. (technology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781624311703 . . . . . . . . . . $25.64 Hammers. Gregory, Josh. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 24 pages. 8 1/4” x 8 1/4”. Aug. (technology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781624311680 . . . . . . . . . . $25.64 Levels. Marsico, Katie. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 24 pages. 8 1/4” x 8 1/4”. Aug. (technology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781624311727 . . . . . . . . . . $25.64 Pliers. Marsico, Katie. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 24 pages. 8 1/4” x 8 1/4”. Aug. (technology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781624311741 . . . . . . . . . . $25.64 Saws. Marsico, Katie. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 24 pages. 8 1/4” x 8 1/4”. Aug. (technology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781624311710 . . . . . . . . . . $25.64 Screwdrivers. Gregory, Josh. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 24 pages. 8 1/4” x 8 1/4”. Aug. (technology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781624311697 . . . . . . . . . . $25.64 Tape Measures. Marsico, Katie. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 24 pages. 8 1/4” x 8 1/4”. Aug. (technology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781624311734 . . . . . . . . . . $25.64 Wrenches. Gregory, Josh. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 24 pages. 8 1/4” x 8 1/4”. Aug. (technology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781624311758 . . . . . . . . . . $25.64

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E A R LY R E A D E R S an activity suggestion. Simultaneous. TV tie-in. 20,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Houghton Mifflin. Hardcover. 24 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780544095700. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Houghton Mifflin. Paper. ISBN 9780544096660. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99

The Ugly Snowflake (Book & CD). McHay, Micki. ➼ With the help of a special angel, the Ugly Snowflake discovers her true beauty. How intricate, how beautiful, how delicate the patterns and lives of a snowflake, sometimes starting out awkwardly, clumsily, not knowing where to land. Like snowflakes, we are each unique and special. We are designed intricately like the patterns of a snowflake. This story and delightful companion CD deal with the anxiety of feeling different, teaching children that each person’s heart is a shining light. Illustrations. ➼ Snowflake Pub. Hardcover. 32 pages. 9 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Oct. (inspiration). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9780978682606 . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 Crash Landing, No. 4 (Star Fighters). Chase, Max. ➼ In the latest installment of the stellar series from the team behind the Beast Quest and Dinosaur Cove series, Peri and Diesel have succeeded in rescuing fellow crew member Selene, but now the Phoenix is under fire from not one but two alien armies. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Paw Prints - Prebind. 128 pages. 5 1/16” x 7 3/4”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 2-4. ISBN 9781451788259. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Paper. ISBN 9781408815816. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99

Curious George Builds an Igloo (Curious George Green Light Readers, Level 2). Rey, H. A. ➼ A latest skillbuilding reader based on the Emmy Award-winning animated series finds the intrepid Curious George helping his friend Bill build a large igloo that proves too cold to sleep in but just right for a party, in a tale complemented by

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Don’t Wear Polka-Dot Underwear With White Pants: (And Other Lessons I’ve Learned), No. 1 (Mandy Berr). Gutknecht, Allison. Illus by Stevie Lewis. ➼ Struggling to manage a life that has been complicated by the arrival of new twin siblings, her ongoing feud with an irritating nemesis and an embarrassing fashion gaffe, 8-year-old Mandy looks forward to a school pageant and is surprised by her teacher’s unexpected casting decision. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Hardcover. 128 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (humorous stories). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781442483934. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Paper. ISBN 9781442483927. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99

Scholastic Discover More, Level 2 - Confident Reader Favorite topics and interactive print and digital books, specially designed for newly confident readers, are vetted by literacy experts. Each book includes a free digital companion book that contains additional content as well as illustrated encyclopedia and dictionary entries. Original. Fabulous Frogs. Arlon, Penelope. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (readers). Gr 1-2. ISBN 9780545572712. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Follow That Furball, No. 3 (Magic Bone). Krulik, Nancy E. Illus by Sebastien Braun. ➼ A visit to Rome finds loveable sheepdog puppy Sparky wandering into the cat-filled Largo di Torre Argentina, where he is compelled to chase two bone-snatching felines around Trevi Fountain, through the Borghese Gardens and into the Colosseum. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. 128 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 5/8”. Nov. (animals). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9780448464459. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99

Guinea Pigs Online. Gray, Jennifer & Swift, Amanda. Illus by Sarah Horne. ➼ When her computer-loving hutchmate, Fuzzy, goes missing, Coco the stylish guinea pig performs an online search which reveals that Fuzzy might be in terrible danger, a discovery that compels the formation of a wacky guinea pig rescue team. Illustrations. ➼ Quercus (IPG). Hardcover. 128 pages. 5” x 7”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr K-3. ISBN 9781623650377. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 If Dinosaurs Lived in My Town. Plumridge, Marianne. Illus by Bob Eggleton. ➼ Imagines a town where dinosaurs who never became extinct work as crossing guards, babysitters and circus performers while sharing fishing excursions and hamburger-eating contests, in a fact-filled storybook that features illustrations by a conceptual artist for Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. Illustrations. ➼ Sky Pony (Norton). Hardcover. 56 pages. 10” x 11”. Nov. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9781626361768. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 Incredible Elephants: A Fascinating Guide to the Gentle Giants That Dominate Africa and Asia, Shown in More Than 190 Pictures (Exploring Nature). Taylor, Barbara. ➼ Combines vibrant photographs and illustrations in an introduction to the lives and behaviors of elephants that explains how they work and communicate within their herds. Illustrations. ➼ Armadillo Bks. Hardcover. 64 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Nov. (animals). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781861473288. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 It’s Valentine’s Day! (I Can Read, Level 3). Prelutsky, Jack. Illus by Marylin Hafner. ➼ A newly illustrated collection of lighthearted Valentine poems includes such works as “I Made My Dog a Valentine” and “I Love You More Than Applesauce.” By the awardwinning author of Something Big Has Been Here. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Greenwillow Bks (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 48 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (holidays & celebrations). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9780060537128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Greenwillow Bks (HarperCollins). Paper. ISBN 9780060537142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480624498. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99


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E A R LY R E A D E R S Jon’s Night Out, No. 2 (Garfield Show). Davis, Jim & Michiels, Cedric. Illus by Ellipsanime. ➼ When Jon seeks help from a sketchy hypnotherapist for his insomnia, Garfield discovers that Jon has been hypnotized to fall asleep and sleepwalk whenever Odie barks. Simultaneous. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Papercutz. Hardcover. 64 pages. 6 1/2” x 9”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 1-5. ISBN 9781597074445. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 ➼ Papercutz. Paper. ISBN 9781597074438. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99

Kiera the Movie Star Fairy (Rainbow Magic Special Edition). Meadows, Daisy. ➼ When Kirsty’s town is selected as the filming location for a forthcoming Hollywood blockbuster, Rachel and Kirsty are delighted to be chosen as extras until Jack Frost’s goblins steal Kiera the Movie Star Fairy’s three magic items, dooming movies everywhere until the items can be reclaimed. Original. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 192 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545484961. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480624542. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99

The Lion Book of Five-Minute Bible Stories (Five-Minute). Rock, Lois, adapt. Illus by Richard Johnson. ➼ A treasury of 20 Bible stories, adapted for young children and designed to be read aloud in five minutes each, is accompanied by brief background introductions and includes the stories of Noah, Joseph, and Jonah and the Whale. By the author of A Child’s First Book of Prayer. Reprint. Illustrations. ➼ Lion Pub (Trafalgar Square). Paper. 96 pages. 8 1/2” x 10 1/2”. Nov. (bible stories). Gr K-2. ISBN 9780745949840. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 Little Critter: Just a Little Love (Little Critter: My First I Can Read). Mayer, Mercer, auth & illus. ➼ A Valentine’s Day tale featuring the intrepid Little Critter finds him preparing a special message for his ailing grandma and wondering if she returns his feelings. By the award-winning creator of There’s a

Nightmare in My Closet. Simultaneous. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (readers). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062071965. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Paper. ISBN 9780061478154. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99

Max Goes to the Space Station (Science Adventures With Max the Dog). Bennett, Jefferey. Illus by Michael Carroll. ➼ A prequel to the popular series follows Max on a trip to the International Space Station, where he experiences life as an astronaut and helps avert a disaster while imparting engaging science facts and teaching children how they can help make the world a better place. Illustrations. ➼ Big Kid Science. Hardcover. 32 pages. 11” x 11”. Nov. (science fiction). Gr 2-4. ISBN 9781937548285. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 Moomin and the Golden Tail (Moomin). Jansson, Tove, auth & illus. ➼ A classic Moomin story, reformatted in a sturdy, full-color format, follows the adventures of an intrepid little creature who fears he will no longer be loved by the Snorkmaiden when his oncefurry tail grows thin and is then transformed into a solid gold tail by a magical potion. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Drawn & Quarterly Pubns (Farrar, Straus & Giroux). Paper. 56 pages. 8” x 6 1/2”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Preschool-Gr 4. ISBN 9781770461338. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 Moomin’s Desert Island (Moomin). Jansson, Tove, auth & illus. ➼ Reworked in a fullcolor, accessible format, a classic Moomin story follows the wacky misadventures of the entire Moomin family, which is stranded by a disastrous storm on a desert island once populated by their misbehaving ancestors. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Drawn & Quarterly Pubns (Farrar, Straus & Giroux). Paper. 48 pages. 8” x 6 1/2”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Preschool-Gr 4. ISBN 9781770461345. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 My Big Book of Words. Clarke, Isabel. Illus by Jenny Tulip. ➼ A lively, visual introduction to first words for very young children features colorful, busy spreads depicting a child’s room, a garden, a park and other familiar areas complemented by vocabulary-bolstering, captioned cartoon illustrations of everyday objects. Illustrations. ➼ Armadillo Bks. Hardcover. 40 pages. 10” x 13”. Nov. (concepts). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781861473257. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99



Olivia Goes to the Library (Olivia Ready-to-Read, Level 1). Forte, Lauren, adapted. Illus by Jared Osterhold. ➼ When her favorite book is returned to the library instead of renewed, Olivia painstakingly combs the library’s shelves in the hope of reclaiming the book before someone else checks it out. Simultaneous. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 24 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (readers). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9781442484795. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781442484788. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99

Parrots & Rainforest Birds: Macaws, Hummingbirds, Flamingos, Toucans and Other Exotic Species, All Shown in More Than 180 Pictures (Exploring Nature). Jackson, Tom. ➼ A vibrantly photographed treasury of did-you-know facts provides young natural history enthusiasts with detailed information about all aspects of life for a wide variety of rainforest birds. Illustrations. ➼ Armadillo Bks. Hardcover. 64 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Nov. (animals). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781861473295. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Pippi Fixes Everything. Lindgren, Astrid. Illus by Ingrid Vang Nyman. Trans by Tiina Nunnally. ➼ A second volume of graphic tales written by the late series creator and illustrated by the original Pippi artist recounts the intrepid strong-girl’s birthday celebration, when she invites friends Annika and Tommy on a sailing adventure to visit her island king father. By the creators of Pippi Moves In. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Drawn & Quarterly Pubns (Farrar, Straus & Giroux). Hardcover. 56 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9781770461314. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 Pokémon Visual Companion. BradyGames. ➼ A follow-up to the popular Pokémon® Visual Guide combines engaging artwork and anecdotes with completely updated coverage of key characters, battles and locations, including the Unova region. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ DK Pub. Hardcover. 208 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/4”. Nov. (games). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781465403926. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99


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E A R LY R E A D E R S Power Rangers Megaforce 4: Panic in the Parade (Power Rangers Super Samurai). Petrucha, Stefan. Illus by Paulo Henrique. ➼ When a nuclear-powered particle accelerator becomes active and subject to the radiation-superpowered Creepox, the Power Rangers work together to battle Fokion, Creepox’s monstrous soldier of war. Simultaneous. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Papercutz. Hardcover. 64 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 1-5. ISBN 9781597073936. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 ➼ Papercutz. Paper. ISBN 9781597073929. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99

Rani’s Laundry Day Danger, No. 12 (Disney Fairies). Petrucha, Stefan. Illus by Magic Eye Studio. ➼ Struggling to prove herself to her friends as the only fairy without wings, Rani discovers that beavers have gnawed so much wood that the island is in danger of flooding, a threat that challenges her to find non-flying ways to save Pixie Hollow. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Papercutz. Hardcover. 80 pages. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 3-4. ISBN 9781597071994. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Papercutz. Paper. ISBN 9781597071987. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99

S Is for Super Hero: A Marvel Super Heroes ABC Book. ➼ A skill-building story featuring the Marvel Super Heroes provides die-cut tactile tracing and colorful lift-the-flap elements that guide budding young readers through the letters of the alphabet. Illustrations. ➼ Marvel. Hardcover. 26 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Nov. (action & adventure). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9781423172765. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99

Scholastic Discover More, Level 1 - Emergent Reader Bright and engaging first information print and digital books, specially designed for children learning to read, contains great pictures, clear layouts and simple text with all the basic word groups that are needed for beginning readers. Each book includes a free digital companion book that contains additional content, illustrated dictionary entries and audio features. Original. Petting Zoo. Arlon, Penelope. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (readers). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780545636315. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Planets. Arlon, Penelope. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (readers). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780545572705. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99

Rescue Princesses Longing for a more exciting royal life, Princess Emily teams up with princess friends who use their wits and daring ninja skills to create a rescue organization that helps animals in trouble. Original. The Lost Gold, No. 7. Harrison, Paula. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 128 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Nov. (chapter books). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545509206. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 The Shimmering Stone, No. 8. Harrison, Paula. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 128 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545509220. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99

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The Secret Garden (Classic Collection). Burnett, Frances Hodgson. Adapted by Anne Rooney. ➼ Adapted from the classic novel, an accessible version of the story of a little girl who finds love and healing in her estranged family is retold in clear, contemporary language and complemented by engaging illustrations that help promote comprehension. Illustrations. ➼ QEB Pub (Black Rabbit Bks). Hardcover. 48 pages. 9 1/8” x 10 1/8”. Nov. (classics). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781609924447. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 The Secret of the Scarecrow, No. 36 (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew). Keene, Carolyn. Illus by Macky Pamintuan. ➼ Excitedly participating when their class is chosen to design a scarecrow for the town’s biggest department store window, Nancy, Bess and George are on the case when the scarecrow

is stolen from Bess’ porch and the list of suspects includes a troublemaking Deirdre Shannon. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Paper. 96 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 5/8”. Nov. (mystery & detective). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9781442453531. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480624474. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99

Secrets of Disneyland: Weird and Wonderful Facts About the Happiest Place on Earth. Williams, Dinah. ➼ A treasury of behind-thescenes trivia about Disneyland in Anaheim, California, combines engaging quizzes, bright photographs and information about its many attractions, providing coverage of such topics as its 999-ghost Haunted Mansion, five-story log flume drop and pirate ship flight over London. By the award-winning author of Spooky Cemeteries. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Hardcover. 160 pages. 4 5/8” x 7 1/8”. Nov. (travel). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9781454908135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95 Secrets of Walt Disney World: Weird and Wonderful Facts About the Most Magical Place on Earth. Williams, Dinah. ➼ A guide to Walt Disney World in Florida shares hidden facts about how the popular destination continues to inspire and entertain people every day, providing coverage of Epcot, the Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Hardcover. 160 pages. 4 5/8” x 7 1/8”. Nov. (travel). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9781454908142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95 The Solar System: A Breathtaking Tour of the Universe and How It Works With More Than 300 Incredible Photographs and Illustrations. ➼ A visual reference to our solar system and its place in the universe provides coverage of the sun, moon, planets and other celestial objects while sharing additional information about black holes and distant galaxies, in a volume complemented by a star map. Map. Illustrations. ➼ Armadillo Bks. Hardcover. 128 pages. Nov. (science). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781861473271. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99


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E A R LY R E A D E R S Sophie Scott Goes South. Lester, Alison. ➼ Nine year-old Sophie Scott embarks on a month-long mission to Antarctica with her father aboard an icebreaker and documents her adventure in the iceberg-strewn seas in a diary she fills with notes about the area’s natural wonders. 15,000 first printing. ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Hardcover. 40 pages. 11” x 9”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9780544088955. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Space (Slide and Discover). Graham, Ian. ➼ The editor of Space Voyager magazine invites budding astronauts to tour outer space and the incredible technologies currently being used to explore it, providing dramatic spacescape spreads complemented by engaging facts and innovative slide-and-discover panels. Illustrations. ➼ Silver Dolphin. Hardcover. 23 pages. 11” x 9”. Nov. (science). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781607105855. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 Staying Well (Big Little Critter). Mayer, Mercer, auth & illus. ➼ A health-and-wellnessthemed treasury of popular Little Critter stories includes This Is My Body, Taking Care of Mom, I Was So Sick and The Loose Tooth. By the award-winning creator of There’s a Nightmare in My Closet. Illustrations. ➼ Fastpencil Premiere (Bookmasters). Hardcover. 100 pages. Nov. (health & fitness). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781607467328. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 The Story of the X-Men (World of Reading, Level 2). Macri, Thomas. Illus by Pat Olliffe. ➼ Written in a skillbuilding format designed to engage reluctant readers, an origins tale recounting how Marvel’s most popular mutants became the Uncanny X-Men describes the rigorous training courses that helped them perfect their superpowers. Original. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Marvel. Paper. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781423172246. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99

Tinker Bell participates in pixie pageantry and fantastic fairy events before finding herself in the middle of a sensational competition between the reigning champion storm fairies and the garden fairy underdogs. Simultaneous. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Papercutz. Hardcover. 64 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 1-6. ISBN 9781597074476. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 ➼ Papercutz. Paper. ISBN 9781597074469. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99

Scholastic Discover More, Level 3 - Expert Reader In-depth and up-to-date books for expert readers on popular nonfiction subjects, presented with eye-popping graphics, are vetted by worldrenowned experts. Each book includes a free digital companion book that contains additional content as well as illustrated encyclopedia and dictionary entries. Titanic. Callery, Sean. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (readers). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9780545572729. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Trouble in the Jungle: First Reading Books for 3-5 Year Olds. Baxter, Nicola. Illus by Geoff Ball. ➼ A safari adventure proves unexpectedly troublesome for young Alan and Jack, who practice early reading and vocabulary skills while navigating the lush terrain and colorful wildlife of the jungle. Illustrations. ➼ Armadillo Bks. Hardcover. 24 pages. Nov. (readers). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781861473240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Trouble on the Ice: First Reading Books for 3-5 Year Olds. Baxter, Nicola. Illus by Geoff Ball. ➼ Young Rosa and Tom travel to the frozen North and experience whimsical mishaps while interacting with whales, polar bears and other animal friends in a skill-building story that combines illustrated text with repetitious vocabulary. Illustrations. ➼ Armadillo Bks. Hardcover. 24 pages. Nov. (readers). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781861473233. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99

Tinker Bell and the Pixie Hollow Games, No. 13 (Disney Fairies Graphic Novels). Orsi, Tea & Panaro, Carlo. Illus by Manuela Razzi, Marina Braggio & Roberta Zanotta. ➼ Enjoying the Pixie Hollow Games with her friends,



Undercover Kid: The Comic Book King (All Aboard Mystery Readers, Level 3). Kidd, Ronald. Illus by Andy Sklar. ➼ Eight-year-old Maggie Murphy and her younger brother, Arthur, use their grandfather’s invention to turn into teenagers for an hour so that they can investigate who is stealing comic books from their father’s store. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. 48 pages. Nov. (readers). Gr 1+. ISBN 9780448444383. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paw Prints Prebind. ISBN 9781435243910. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99

Walking With Dinosaurs: Friends Stick Together (I Can Read, Level 2). Barad-Cutler, Alexis. ➼ A skill-building tale published as a companion to the upcoming major motion picture follows the adventures of Patchi and Juniper, who navigate the dangers of the dinosaur world while making their way to the Winter Ground. Simultaneous. Movie tie-in. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062232861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Paper. ISBN 9780062232854. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480624306. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99

Walking With Dinosaurs: The Winter Ground (I Can Read, Level 2). Hapka, Catherine. ➼ A tale based on the forthcoming film Walking with Dinosaurs follows the adventures of Patchi and Juniper as they navigate the perils of the dinosaur world. Simultaneous. Movie tie-in. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062232847. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Paper. ISBN 9780062232823. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480624313. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99


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The Beagle Has Landed, Charlie Brown (Peanuts). Schulz, Charles M. Adapt by Vicki Scott & Paige Braddock. Illus by Vicki Scott. ➼ Charlie Brown and the gang have got space on the brain and Snoopy leads the way as the World Famous Astronaut. Fire the rockets and see what happens in this all-new original graphic novel featuring Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts! Original. Illustrations. ➼ KaBOOM! (S&S). Paper. 96 pages. 7” x 10”. Oct. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781608863341 . . . . . . . . . . $13.99

Fionna & Cake (Adventure Time). Allegri, Natasha. ➼ Join Cake the Cat and Fionna the Human in this totally algebraic new adventure, written and drawn by Fionna & Cake creator and Adventure Time storyboard artist Natasha Allegri! When Fionna rescues a feral flame boy from a pack of wild fire lions, it starts her on a quest she’ll never forget... Original. Illustrations. ➼ KaBOOM! (S&S). Paper. 160 pages. 7” x 10”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781608863389 . . . . . . . . . . $19.99

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Some of today’s most incredible innovations are coming from the global community of makers. These thinkers, inventors and hackers share information and technology to push new ideas forward. Readers will discover how they can join the maker movement and help improve the way we live. Also available in paperback and ebook formats. Arduino. O’Neill, Terence. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Aug. (science). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781624311376 . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 Digital Badges. Masura, Shauna. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Aug. (science). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781624311437 . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 e-Textiles. Toth-Chernin, Jan. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Aug. (science). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781624311406 . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 Game Design. Austic, Greg. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Aug. (science). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781624311420 . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 Maker Faire. Fontichiaro, Kristin. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Aug. (science). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781624311369 . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 Makerspaces. Roslund, Samantha. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Aug. (science). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781624311413 . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 Raspberry Pi. Severance, Charles R. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Aug. (science). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781624311390 . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 3D Printing. O’Neill, Terence. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Aug. (science). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781624311383 . . . . . . . . . . $28.50

A historical event does not look the same to everyone. It often depends on one’s perspective. In the Perspectives Library series, readers will come to understand different viewpoints by learning the context, significance and details of key historical events through the eyes of three different people, while engaging with text through questions that spark critical thinking. Also available in paperback and ebook formats. The Attack on Pearl Harbor. Krieg, Katherine. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Aug. (history — United States). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781624314131 . . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 The Battle of Gettysburg. Baxter, Roberta. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Aug. (history — United States). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781624314155 . . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 The Dust Bowl. Zuchora-Walske, Christine. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Aug. (history — United States). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781624314179 . . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 The Orphan Trains. Caravantes, Peggy. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Aug. (history — United States). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781624314209 . . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 The Sinking of the Titanic. Lusted, Marcia Amidon. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Aug. (history — United States). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781624314216 . . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 The Story of the Statue of Liberty. Qaiser, Annie. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Aug. (history — United States). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781624314223 . . . . . . . . . . . $28.50 The Underground Railroad. Llanas, Sheila Griffin. Illustrations. ➼ Cherry Lake Pub. Library. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Aug. (history — United States). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781624314230 . . . . . . . . . . . $28.50


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MIDDLE READERS scientific sources to depict alien creatures who have adapted to the unique characteristics of their respective environments. Illustrations. ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Hardcover. 80 pages. 9” x 9”. Nov. (science). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781426311109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Library. ISBN 9781426311116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.90

A Time to Break Silence: The Essential Works of Martin Luther King, Jr., for Students. King, Martin Luther, Jr. Intro by Walter Dean Myers. ➼ A Time to Break Silence presents Martin Luther King, Jr.’s most important writings and speeches — carefully selected by teachers across a variety of disciplines — in an accessible and user-friendly volume. Arranged thematically in five parts, the collection includes 19 selections and is introduced by award-winning author Walter Dean Myers. Included are some of Dr. King’s most well-known and frequently taught classic works as well as lesser-known pieces that speak to issues young people face today. Simultaneous. ⌘ ➼ Beacon Pr. Hardcover. 272 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (history — United States). Gr 8-12. ISBN 9780807033180 . . . . . . . . . . $26.95 ➼ Beacon Pr. Paper. ISBN 9780807033050 . . . . . . . . . . $14.00 Adventure Time, Vol. 2 (Adventure Time Graphic Novels). Coursetto, Danielle. Illus by Zack Sterling. ➼ Designed as both a continuation and an independent introduction to the series for new fans, a pocket-sized second adventure in the Land of Ooo focuses on a new character from the hit animated series. Co-created by the author of Girls with Slingshots. Original. Illustrations. ➼ KaBOOM! (S&S). Paper. 160 pages. 5” x 8”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781608863297. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 Alien Worlds: Your Guide to Extraterrestrial Life. Aguilar, David, auth & illus. ➼ The award-winning creator of 13 Planets: The Latest View of the Solar System considers the plausibility of alien life and what creatures living on extrasolar planets might be like, drawing on

Battle of the Brightest, No. 4 (Jewel Society). McLean, Hope. ➼ A conclusion to the series that includes Diamonds Are a Thief’s Best Friend finds the Jewels and the Rivals preparing to compete at the National Quiz Bowl Championship while the Jewels continue their efforts to rescue the last of the special gems, an endeavor that is compromised by misleading clues. Original. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 144 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Nov. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9780545607650. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Behind Enemy Lines, Book 6 (Infinity Ring). Nielsen, Jennifer A. ➼ Discovering a way to tip the scales in favor of the Allied forces when World War II reaches a stalemate, time travelers Dak, Sera and Riq contemplate an audacious spy mission while worrying that their success is rendering them more subject to the control of SQ. By the author of The False Prince. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 192 pages. 5” x 7 3/8”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9780545387019. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Library. ISBN 9780545484626. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99

Breaking News (Dear KnowIt-All). Wise, Rachel. ➼ Investigating an apparent act of vandalism that has resulted in the destruction of a school statue, budding journalist Sam learns the culprit’s identity from her crush, Michael, who insists that the statue was accidentally broken and who asks Sam not to report the story. Simultaneous. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 160 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781442489653. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99

Buried Beneath Us: Discovering the Ancient Cities of the Americas. Aveni, Anthony. Illus by Katherine Roy. ➼ An intricately illustrated examination of the forces that help cities grow and eventually cause their destruction is told through the histories of ancient American civilizations, documenting the rise and fall of booming cultures that once thrived on the sites of well-known modern cities. Illustrations. ➼ Roaring Brook Pr. Hardcover. 96 pages. 8” x 10”. Nov. (history — general). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781596435674. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 The Carpet People. Pratchett, Terry, auth & illus. ➼ When the myriad tribes in the miniscule world of Carpet are threatened by the destructive forces of Fray, two brothers embark on a perilous adventure in the aftermath of their village’s flattening to combat power-hungry mouls and save their people. A revised edition of the original work published in 1971 that includes updated text, original color and black-and-white illustrations, and an exclusive story by the award-winning author of Dodger. Illustrations. ➼ Clarion Bks (Houghton Mifflin). Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9780544212473. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Castle. Revised Edition. Macaulay, David. ➼ A standalone, full-color edition of Macaulay’s classic is lavishly redesigned and digitally finished with newly researched text and re-imagined scenes rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils, incorporating factual and artistic details that retrace the planning and construction of an elaborate castle. By the Caldecott Medalwinning creator of The Way Things Work. 20,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. S&L. 80 pages. 8 1/2” x 10 7/8”. Nov. (architecture). Gr 5-9. ISBN 9780544102262. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction. Revised Edition. Macaulay, David. ➼ A standalone, full-color revised edition of Macaulay’s classic visual journey of a cathedral’s construction is based on newly researched information and incorporates intricately detailed, digitally finished depictions of the cathedral at various stages of development.

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MIDDLE READERS By the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Way Things Work. 20,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Hardcover. 80 pages. 8 1/2” x 10 7/8”. Nov. (architecture). Gr 5-9. ISBN 9780544100008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 City of Light, City of Dark. Avi. Illus by Brian Floca. ➼ A 20th-anniversary release of the Newbery Award-winning author’s acclaimed graphic novel is complemented by a new cover and illustrations by a three-time Silbert Honoree and follows the adventures of two children who fight an evil power-stealing villain to save their city. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Graphix (Scholastic). Hardcover. 192 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9780545542562. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 ➼ Graphix (Scholastic). Paper. ISBN 9780545398800. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99

Cody Simpson: Welcome to Paradise: My Journey. Simpson, Cody. ➼ An official behind-the-scenes portrait of the pop artist and winner of the Kids’ Choice Awesome Aussie Superstar award shares exclusive interviews, previously unseen photos and personal stories. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperFestival. Hardcover. 240 pages. Oct. (music). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9780062281173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.99 The Creature Department. Weston, Robert Paul. Illus by Framestore. ➼ Investigating rumors about a department full of unusual creatures hidden in one of the world’s largest factories, Elliot and Leslie befriend a wondrous group of winged and tentacled beings who are threatened by a menacing adversary. By the Edgar Allan Poe Awardnominated author of Dust City. Illustrations. ➼ Razorbill (Penguin Putnam). Hardcover. 352 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (monsters). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781595146854. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99

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The Dagger X, No. 2 (Dagger Quick). Eames, Brian. ➼ A follow-up to The Dagger Quick finds 12-yearold Kitto struggling to prove that he is innocent of his father’s murder and taking refuge on a forsaken island where he learns a dark secret about his identity. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Paula Wiseman (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 368 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781442468559. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Paula Wiseman (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781442468566. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99

Diary of a Wimpy Kid, No. 8 (Diary of a Wimpy Kid). Kinney, Jeff, auth & illus. ➼ Greg Heffley and his family and friends are back in the latest installment in the #1 best-selling illustrated novel series that boasts more than 85 million books in print around the world. Illustrations. ➼ Amulet Bks (Abrams). Hardcover. 224 pages. 5 1/2” x 8”. Nov. (humorous stories). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9781419711329. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95 The Dolphins of Shark Bay (Scientists in the Field). Turner, Pamela S. ➼ A scientific journey to study the dolphins of coastal Australia considers the many potential sources of dolphin intelligence and what dolphin behavior can inform the scientific community about human intelligence, captive animals and the future of the oceans. 20,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Hardcover. 80 pages. 11” x 9”. Nov. (animals). Gr 5-9. ISBN 9780547716381. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Double Dribble (Athlete vs. Mathlete). Mack, W. C. ➼ A sequel to Athlete vs. Mathlete finds brainy Russell Evans enjoying unexpected success on the basketball court along with his fraternal twin, Owen, only to be pitted against formidable rivals Mitch and Marcus, identical twins who are both basketball pros and academic geniuses. ⌘ ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Hardcover. 208 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (sports & recreation). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781619631298. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99

Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm. Grimm, Jacob & Grimm, Wilhelm. Illus by George Cruikshank, et al. Intro by Cornelia Funke. ➼ Featuring artwork by six noted illustrators and an introduction by the award-winning author of the Inkheart trilogy, a foil-stamped gift edition of famous favorite fairy tales includes Oliver Jeffers’ rendering of “The Travelling Musicians,” Quentin Blake’s version of “The Golden Bird” and Helen Oxenbury’s interpretation of “Ashputtel.” Illustrations. ➼ Puffin Bks (Penguin). Hardcover. 384 pages. 6 1/8” x 9 1/4”. Nov. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9780147509499. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 Fizzlebert Stump: The Boy Who Ran Away from the Circus (and Joined the Library) (Fizzlebert Stump). Harrold, A. F. ➼ Living in a traveling circus where, as the only kid, he is bored and lonely in spite of the tumbling acrobats, funny clowns and daring lions, Fizzlebert Stump joins a library and finds his days becoming much more interesting until he is unexpectedly kidnapped by a pair of crazed pensioners. Original. ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Paper. 256 pages. 5 1/16” x 7 3/16”. Nov. (humorous stories). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781408830031. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 Full Circle, No. 6 (Six Crowns). Jones, Allan. Illus by Gary Chalk. ➼ Learning that the last of the legendary Badger crowns is on an island that most believe no longer exists, reluctant hedgehog hero Trundle Boldoak and his friend, Esmeralda Lightfoot, embark on a perilous voyage that is hampered by swashbuckling pirates. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Greenwillow Bks (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 176 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780062006394. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99


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MIDDLE READERS The Ghost Followed Us Home. Kehret, Peg. ➼ Enjoying the antique doll display at the museum, Kayo Benton and Rosie Saunders are amazed when they encounter a ghostly soldier in a rumpled uniform who seems be following them just before they are trapped among the exhibits by a pair of ruthless thieves. ➼ Pocket Bks (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 4 1/8” x 6 7/8”. Nov. (ghost stories). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9780671535216. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.00 Girl to Girl: Real Questions and Honest Answers About Growing Up. Burningham, Sarah O’Leary. ➼ A pre-teen reference by the co-author of How to Raise Your Parents presents a series of letters and testimonials by real girls that offer empowering counsel on topics ranging from skin care and first bras to menstruation and boyfriends. Original. ➼ Chronicle Bks. Paper. 136 pages. Nov. (health & fitness). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781452102429. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Green Fever, Book 4 (Double Trouble). Brunstetter, Wanda E. Illus by Colleen Madden. ➼ A rivalry over everything from new shoes and prize fish to icecream cones and bicycles pits Amish twins Mattie and Mark against each other, causing them to nearly spiral out of control before they learn the value of contentment. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Barbour Pub. Paper. 160 pages. 7 5/8” x 5 1/8”. Nov. (religious fiction). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9781624162862. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 The Heist at Niagara Falls, No. 4 (Agatha: Girl of Mystery). Stevenson, Steve. Illus by Stefano Turconi. ➼ Summoned to Niagara Falls along with her cousin Dash, Agatha investigates the theft of jewels from a famous opera singer’s hotel room and wonders if Canada’s most notorious thief, Ratmusqué, is responsible. By the creators of The Pearl of Bengal. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. 144 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 5/8”. Nov. (mystery & detective). Gr 2-4. ISBN 9780448462219. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99

How the World Works: From Spiders to Sword Swallowers. Gifford, Clive. ➼ An encyclopedic reference shares engaging information about the workings of the world, pairing detailed illustrations and photo collages with succinct text that explains related phenomena, processes and systems that affect our world and way of life. By the author of The Kingfisher Facts and Records Book of Space. Illustrations. ➼ Kingfisher. Hardcover. 160 pages. 10 7/8” x 8 1/2”. Nov. (science). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9780753471197. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99

Jump Shot (Kickoff). Barber, Tiki & Barber, Ronde, with Paul Mantell. ➼ Recruited onto the basketball team between football seasons, Tiki and Ronde struggle to advance the poor-performing team in spite of their own less-than-stellar basketball skills, a challenge that helps them discover the importance of developing a winning attitude. ⌘ ➼ Paula Wiseman (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 160 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (sports & recreation). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781442457294. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99

How to Betray a Dragon’s Hero, No. 11 (How to Train Your Dragon). Cowell, Cressida. ➼ A penultimate entry in the popular story arc finds Hiccup facing a highstakes personal dilemma against the backdrop of an impending battle and the possible destruction of everything he knows. By the creator of Hiccup, the Viking Who Was Seasick. 100,000 first printing. ➼ Little, Brown. Hardcover. 224 pages. 5” x 71/2”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9780316244121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.00

Just So Stories. Kipling, Rudyard. Illus by Robert R. Ingpen. ➼ A collection of Kipling’s classic short tales features an extraordinary cast of animal characters including a lazy camel who finds his hump, a curious elephant who earns a long trunk and a cunning cat who walks independently, in a volume complemented by new illustrations from the Hans Christian Andersen Award-winning artist of the centenary edition of Peter Pan and Wendy. Illustrations. ➼ Palazzo Editions (Trafalgar Square). Hardcover. 192 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Nov. (classics). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9780957148314. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99

It’s a Date (Archie Comics Spectaculars). Archie Superstars. ➼ A pocket-sized collection of favorite and hand-picked Archie comics celebrates the comedically dysfunctional dating scene of Archie, Betty, Veronica and the gang at Riverdale High. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Archie Comics (Random House). Paper. 128 pages. 4 7/8” x 6 9/16”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9781936975709. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Jesus Calling®: 365 Devotions for Kids (Deluxe Edition). Young, Sarah. ➼ A year’s worth of Scripture-based devotionals is written in the voice of a Jesus who speaks directly to a child’s heart and is packaged within a leather-style cover, in a volume designed to correspond with the adult edition to promote shared spiritual readings. ➼ Thomas Nelson. Hardcover. 392 pages. Nov. (prayer). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781400323067. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99



Kids’ Bible Facts and Q&A (Big Bible Guides). Strauss, Ed. ➼ A single-volume compilation of Kids’ Bible Facts and Kids’ Bible Questions and Answers provides entries on key people, locations and events from the Bible while answering questions from every book in an engaging, kid-friendly way. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Barbour Pub. Paper. 320 pages. 6” x 8”. Nov. (bible stories). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781624166303. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Kindred Spirits, No. 1 (Sonic/Mega Man: Worlds Collide). Sonic/Mega Man Scribes. ➼ A first installment in a three-volume crossover story arc follows a highsuspense conflict between the Blue Blur and Blue Bomber and incorporates a script by leading Sonic and Mega Man scribe, Ian Flynn. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Archie Comics (Random House). Paper. 104 pages. 6 5/8” x 10 3/16”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9781936975686. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99


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MIDDLE READERS Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, No. 1 (Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days). Amano, Shiro, adapt & illus. ➼ A manga adaptation of the best-selling video game story Cover Image follows the tale of Nobody Not Available Roxas’ entry into the mysterious Organization XIII and his journey at the side of fellow members to discover what it means to have a heart. Original. Video game tie-in. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Yen Pr (Little, Brown). Paper. 272 pages. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9780316401180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00 Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, No. 1 (Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days)

Leo Geo and the Cosmic Crisis. Chad, Jon, auth & illus. ➼ A comic-style picture book adventure incorporates look-and-find components into the story of intrepid explorer Leo Geo, who embarks on a mission to save his brother’s space station from a collision with a comet, while his brother, astronomer Matt Data, leaps into his own space ship to save Leo from an imminent computer malfunction. Illustrations. ➼ Roaring Brook Pr. S&L. 40 pages. 9 5/8” x 7”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781596438224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 The Long Road, No. 3 (Last Dogs). Holt, Christopher. Illus by Allen Douglas. ➼ Transformed by a science experiment gone wrong into dogs with an ability to read and understand human language, canine companions Max, Rocky and Gizmo are reunited with long-lost friends while continuing their journey through a swampland toward Baton Rouge, where they discover what has driven their humans away. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Little, Brown. Hardcover. 288 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Nov. (animals). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9780316200134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00 Marie Antoinette: Princess of Versailles, Austria-France 1769. Lasky, Kathryn. ➼ A rerelease of a historical fiction novel by the Newbery Honorwinning author of the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series imagines the diary of 13-yearold princess Marie Antoinette, who is betrothed to the future king of France and sent away from her family to the French royal court at a time of political and social unrest. Reprint. AB. SLJ. H. K. VOYA. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 224 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Nov. (historical fiction). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9780545535830. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99

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The Married Life Series The originator of the Batman movies who was the first instructor to teach “Comic Book Folklore” at an accredited university draws upon his lifelong love of the Archie universe to script the 6-part “Archie Wedding Saga” which sees the beloved teen icon finally decide between Betty & Veronica. Archie Loves Betty. Uslan, Michael. Ilus by Norm Breyfogle. Illustrations. ➼ Archie Comics (Random House). Paper. 160 pages. Oct. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 4-7. ISBN 9781879794658. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 ➼ Archie Comics (Random House). Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781451734485. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.95

The Mesmer Menace (Gadgets and Gears). Hamilton, Kersten. Illus by James Hamilton. ➼ A debut entry in a new series by the author of the Goblin Wars trilogy follows the adventures of 12-year-old inventor Wally Kennewickett, his daring dachshund companion, Noodles, and a staff of automatons who all work together to save the world from evil hypnotists bent on controlling it by taking over the minds of powerful people. 10,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Clarion Bks (Houghton Mifflin). Hardcover. 160 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 3/4”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9780547905686. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Nate’s Story, No. 2 (Boys Camp). Jazynka, Kitson. Illus by Craig Orback. ➼ Hiding his love for birdwatching and his fear of horses during a summer spent at Camp Wolf Trail, Nate struggles to trust a jokester friend and summon his bravery when a wildfire threatens the camp’s humans and horses. Illustrations. ➼ Sky Pony (Norton). Hardcover. 128 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (chapter books). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781620879818. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 Nick and Tesla’s High-Voltage Danger Lab: A Mystery With Electromagnets, Burglar Alarms, and Other Gadgets You Can Build Yourself. Pflugfelder, Bob & Hockensmith, Steve. ➼ Co-written by the Edgar Award-nominated author of the best-selling Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, the story of tech-savvy siblings Nick and Tesla finds them

constructing outrageous scientific devices to assist their brilliant government engineer uncle and rescue their missing parents. ➼ Quirk Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 208 pages. 5” x 7”. Nov. (science fiction). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9781594746482. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 Notable (Smith High). Bates, Marni. ➼ Chelsea Halloway is the most popular girl at Smith High School, but when her ex-boyfriend rejects her and her parents decide it’s best for her to study overseas while they finalize the details of their divorce, Chelsea is sent off to Cambodia and faces the challenges of a lifetime. By the author of Awkward. Original. ➼ Kensington Bks. Paper. 272 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Oct. (romance). Gr 5+. ISBN 9780758269393. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95

101 Things You Should Know Offers accessible explanations about how the planet’s environmental, cultural, mathematical and scientific qualities directly impact and influence how things work and why things happen, illuminating challenging concepts with step-by-step, illustrated answers to a range of essential questions. Original. 101 Things You Should Know About Geography. Stanbury, Sarah. Map. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Paper. 192 pages. 6” x 7 1/2”. Nov. (science). Gr 5-7. ISBN 9781454910442. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 101 Things You Should Know About Math. Fox, Tim. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Paper. 192 pages. 6” x 7 1/2”. Nov. (mathematics). Gr 5-7. ISBN 9781454910435. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 101 Things You Should Know About Science. Powell, Michael. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Paper. 192 pages. 6” x 7 1/2”. Nov. (science). Gr 5-7. ISBN 9781454910459. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 101 Things You Should Know About Social Studies. Roberts, Jane. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Paper. 192 pages. 6” x 7 1/2”. Nov. (social science). Gr 5-7. ISBN 9781454910466. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95


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MIDDLE READERS The Owner’s Manual for Driving Your Adolescent Brain. Deak, Joann & Deak, Terrence. ➼ A sequel to Your Fantastic Elastic Brain draws on the insights of a neuroplasCover Image ticity expert to reveal how the Not Available human brain develops in the second decade of life, providing coverage of such topics as glia, neurons and hemispheres. Original. ➼ Little Pickle Pr (Ingram Pub Services). Paper. 72 pages. 8” x 12”. Nov. (chapter books). Gr 5-8. ISBN 9781939775023. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.95 The Owner’s Manual for Driving Your Adolescent Brain

Rose. Mannering, G. R. ➼ A dark, modern adaptation of Beauty and the Beast finds a motherless girl enduring a punishing existence with a nouveau riche guardian from whom she flees during a violent uprising only to find herself in an enchanted forest with a terrible beast who bargains for her life. ➼ Sky Pony (Norton). Hardcover. 352 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781620879887. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 Sands of Nezza, Book 4 (Adventurers Wanted). Forman, M. L. ➼ Summoned to the land of Nezza to save a friend in need, young warrior wizard, Alexander Taylor, discovers a war-torn country where adventurers are imprisoned by the oppressive Brotherhood and magic is considered evil. ➼ Shadow Mountain. Hardcover. 464 pages. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9781609073299. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Scholastic Year in Sports 2014 (Scholastic Year in Sports). Buckley, James, Jr. ➼ A latest annual edition of a reference for young sports enthusiasts features full-color action photographs and completely updated facts and statistics as well as new “Top 10” and “Wacky and Weird Moments” lists from the past year, in a volume that also covers memorable events from the most recent Winter Olympics. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 192 pages. 7” x 9”. Nov. (sports & recreation). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9780545562591. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99

Secret Treasure of Pirate Cove, Case #3 (Code Busters Club). Warner, Penny. ➼ Learning about California’s only known pirate during a class trip to the Cornell Mission, the Code Busters tackle their most difficult challenge yet while cracking codes that they hope will lead to discovering a long-hidden pirate treasure. By the author of The Haunted Lighthouse. ➼ Egmont Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 208 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (mystery & detective). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9781606844571. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Sophie Hartley and the Facts of Life, No. 4 (Sophie Hartley). Greene, Stephanie. ➼ Resolving to avoid the drama displayed by her older siblings and embarrassed by an educational film about body changes at school, Sophie wishes she could perpetually remain 10 years old without her peers thinking she is immature. By the author of the Owen Foote series. ➼ Clarion Bks (Houghton Mifflin). Hardcover. 160 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9780547976525. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Spark (Swipe). Angler, Evan. ➼ In a future United States that is under the power of a charismatic leader who requires everyone over the age of 13 to be marked in order to access social resources, 9-year-old beggar Ali endures a harsh life in a Dark Lands city until she mysteriously receives a tablet that acts as a portal to a tech world she never knew existed which leads her to cross paths with exiled Logan Langly. Original. ➼ Thomas Nelson. Paper. 288 pages. Nov. (religious fiction). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781400321988. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 The Sultan’s Tigers. Lacey, Josh. ➼ A sequel to Island of Thieves finds scrappy 12-yearold Tom Trelawney and his swashbuckling Uncle Harvey flying from Ireland to India in pursuit of a bejeweled artifact allegedly plundered by an ancestor at the end of the 18th

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century, a potentially lucrative find that is challenged by a gun-toting adversary. 20,000 first printing. ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Hardcover. 240 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9780544096455. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 A Surprise for Lily, No. 4 (The Adventures of Lily Lapp). Kinsinger, Mary Ann & Fisher, Suzanne Woods. ➼ Lily Lapp, now in fifth grade and growing up fast, faces many changes including old friends leaving and new ones coming, the election of a new bishop and a wedding. Original. ➼ Revell (Baker Pub). Paper. 256 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Sep. (religious fiction). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780800721350. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 The Templeton Twins Make a Scene, No. 2 (Templeton Twins). Weiner, Ellis. Illus by Jeremy Holmes. ➼ Professor Templeton has been hired by the Thespian Academy of the Performing Arts and Sciences to invent something — anything — important (and profitable), but the 13-year-old twins, Abigail and John, are suspicious and determined to investigate. ➼ Chronicle Bks. Hardcover. 272 pages. Oct. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781452111841. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Thea Stilton and the Journey to the Lion’s Den: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure (Geronimo Stilton). Stilton, Thea. ➼ Enjoying a photo safari adventure in the magnificent landscape of Kenya, the Thea Sisters embark on a daring rescue when a newborn lion cub is stolen from his animal reserve home. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 176 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Nov. (chapter books). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545556279. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480623941. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99

Thunder Rising, No. 2 (Warriors: Dawn of the Clans). Hunter, Erin. Illus by Wayne McLoughlin. ➼ A second entry in the origins story arc by the best-selling author of the Seekers series continues the story of mountain cats who follow a sun trail to a new territory only to be divided by opposing viewpoints that force a young cat,


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MIDDLE READERS Thunder, to choose between two powerful sides. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 352 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (animals). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9780062063502. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Library. ISBN 9780062063519. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.89

Trash to Treasure: A Kid’s Upcycling Guide to Crafts. Scheunemann, Pam. ➼ Shares step-by-step instructions for recycling trash into useful handmade objects, providing information to creative youngsters about how to repurpose fabric, paper, metal, glass and ceramics to make items ranging from bottle-top pop art collages to felt-covered tin can organizers. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Scarletta Pr (PGW). Paper. 144 pages. 8 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Nov. (crafts & hobbies). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781938063183. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 Treasure Team Tango, No. 6 (Sonic Universe). Sonic Scribes. ➼ A winner-take-all competition to find the missing Sol Emeralds finds a heroic Amy Rise teaming up with the fiery Blaze the Cat, the endearing Cream the Rabbit and other friends, in a volume containing Issues 21 to 24, comprising the Treasure Team Tango storyline. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Archie Comics (Random House). Paper. 112 pages. 6 5/8” x 10 3/16”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9781936975723. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 Truth Runner (Son of Angels, Jonah Stone). Law, Jerel. ➼ A Scripture-based latest adventure in a series for young Christian readers finds Jonah, Eliza and Jeremiah grieving the loss of their murdered nephilim mother, a tragedy that compels Jonah to leave Angel School and deny Elohim’s calling until he realizes that the Fallen are attacking his friends. Original. ➼ Thomas Nelson. Paper. 256 pages. Nov. (religious fiction). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781400322879. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 A Very Vader Valentine’s Day (Star Wars). King, Trey. Illus by Katie Cook. ➼ A Valentine’s Day-themed activity book is filled with Star Wars comics, games and 36 perforated Valentine cards for sharing as well as

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mini-bios about famous Star Wars friendships. Original. Movie tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 16 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Nov. (media tie-ins). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9780545515603. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Walking With Dinosaurs Encyclopedia. Brusatte, Steve. ➼ Filled with facts about the dinosaurs featured in the highly anticipated movie scheduled to release in December 2013, as well as facts about the world the dinosaurs inhabited and theories about their rise and fall, this full-color encyclopedia includes images from the film and photos of paleontologists at work, making this a must-have item for Walking with Dinosaurs fans. Original. Illustrations. ➼ HarperFestival. Paper. 96 pages. Nov. (media tie-ins). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780062232786. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Walking With Dinosaurs Handbook (Walking With Dinosaurs). Glass, Calliope. ➼ A handbook featuring fullcolor images is a rich retelling of the six-part BBC documentary that provides fans with facts about the time the dinosaurs roamed the earth and each of the species covered in the documentary and 3-D motion picture that is scheduled for release in December 2013. Supports the Common Core standards. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 112 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (media tie-ins). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780062232885. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 War Spies, No. 7 (Profiles). Polansky, Daniel. ➼ A collection of short biographical sketches describes the background stories and pivotal achievements of six of history’s most famous war spies, including Sir Francis Walsingham, Nathan Hale, Belle Boyd, Kim Philby, Virginia Hall and Allen Dulles. Original. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 144 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Nov. (biography & autobiography). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9780545576550. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480624030. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99

full-color illustrations, detailed profiles for more than 40 additional characters, in-depth descriptions of each of the Clans and a fold-out collector’s poster. 250,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 304 pages. 7 3/8” x 9 1/8”. Nov. (animals). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9780062245335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 We Hold These Truths, No. 5 (Benjamin Pratt and the Keepers of the School). Clements, Andrew. Illus by Adam Stower. ➼ School protectors Ben, Jill and Robert leap at a final chance to save their school from being torn down to make room for a seaside amusement park, a demolition that is supported by dastardly janitors Lyman and Wally. By the Edgar Award-winning author of Frindle. Illustrations. ➼ Atheneum (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 224 pages. 5” x 7”. Nov. (school & education). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781416938903. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 What to Do When You’re Cranky & Blue: A Guide for Kids. Crist, James J. ➼ The clinical psychologist author of What to Do When You’re Scared & Worried counsels children on how to cope and communicate when managing painful feelings, sharing additional information on special circumstances including loss and depression. Original. ➼ Free Spirit Pub. Paper. 128 pages. 5 3/8” x 8 3/8”. Nov. (social science). Gr 3-5. ISBN 9781575424309. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 Why Spacemen Can’t Burp. Symons, Mitchell. ➼ A latest collection of entertaining trivia from the award-winning author of Why Eating Bogeys is Good for You answers such out-ofthis-world questions as why doughnuts have holes, what hyenas are laughing about and whether or not a human kid can actually be raised by animals. Illustrations. ➼ Transworld Pub (Trafalgar Square). Hardcover. 352 pages. 5” x 7”. Nov. (science). Gr 2-4. ISBN 9780857530974. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99

Warriors: The Ultimate Guide (Warriors). Hunter, Erin. Illus by Wayne McLoughlin. ➼ A gift-appropriate companion guide to the best-selling series by the author of the Seekers adventures incorporates


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Y O U N G A D U LT After Eden. Douglas, Helen. ➼ Meeting a boy who has time-traveled from the future and who reveals that her best friend, Connor, will destroy the world by discovering another planet where human life is possible, Eden is forced to choose between saving the world and interfering with her friend’s greatest achievement, a situation that is further complicated by an emotionally wrenching love triangle. A first novel. ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Hardcover. 288 pages. 5 1/16” x 7 3/4”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781619631304. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 After: Nineteen Stories of Apocalypse and Dystopia. Datlow, Ellen & Windling, Terri, eds. ➼ An anthology of original short stories imagines the efforts of teen survivors in post-apocalyptic worlds and includes contributions by best-selling and awardwinning authors, including Gregory Maguire, Garth Nix and Susan Beth Pfeffer. Reprint. AB. SLJ. H. K. VOYA. 30,000 first printing. ➼ Disney Pr. Paper. 384 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (dystopian). Gr 7-11. ISBN 9781423148128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Afterglow, No. 3 (Wildefire Trilogy). Knight, Karsten. ➼ A conclusion to the series that includes Embers & Echoes finds teen volcano goddess Ashline Wilde struggling to foil her trickster ex-boyfriend’s plot to kill the benevolent Cloak and restore Ash and her sisters to the single, too-powerful goddess, Pele. ➼ Simon & Schuster. Hardcover. 336 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 9+. ISBN 9781442450370. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Angel Fever, No. 3 (Angel Burn). Weatherly, L. A. ➼ A conclusion to the trilogy that includes Angel Fire finds halfangel Willow struggling to recruit and train new Angel Killers while holding ground on a celestial battlefield and struggling with her feelings for Seb. ➼ Candlewick Pr. S&L. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780763656805. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99

Angels for Kids. O’Boyle, Donna-Marie Cooper. ➼ Based on Catholic teaching, this inspiring book offers proof of the true existence of angels while dispelling prevalent contemporary myths, opening the eyes and hearts of youth and their families to a greater awareness of the unseen world. Original. ➼ Paraclete Pr. Paper. 80 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (religion — christianity). Gr 5+. ISBN 9781612614083. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Archie: The Married Life, No. 4. Kupperberg, Paul. ➼ A latest collection of comics from the Eisner Award-nominated series that explores a grown-up Archie Andrews’ life includes storylines about femme-fatale Cheryl Blossom’s battle with cancer, the shooting of Clay Walker and the subsequent Senate run of Clay’s husband, Kevin Keller. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Archie Comics (Random House). Paper. 272 pages. 6 5/8” x 10 3/16”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781936975693. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Bad for You: Exposing the War on Fun! Pyle, Kevin C. & Cunningham, Scott. Illus by Kevin C. Pyle. ➼ The creator of Take What You Can Carry and a writer of popular kid comics challenges mainstream news stories with comical parodies that share reassuring facts about real risk factors associated with such pop culture favorites as Harry Potter, comic books and texting. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Henry Holt. Paper. 160 pages. 8” x 10 1/2”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780805092899. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99

The Best Summer Programs for Teens: America’s Top Classes, Camps, and Courses for College-Bound Students. 2014-2015 Edition. Berger, Sandra L. ➼ A guide to finding the best summer programs for gaining entrance into selective universities shares advice on everything from researching and choosing to applying for and making the most of summer programs for academic enrichment, internships and more. Original. ➼ Prufrock Pr. Paper. 320 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (school & education). Gr 10-12. ISBN 9781618210838. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 Black Friday, No. 3 (CHERUB). Muchamore, Robert. ➼ Sent on a mission to stop the largest terrorist plot ever orchestrated, Ryan, a member of the secret organization CHERUB, plans a high-stakes counter-defense that depends for its success on his youthful appearance and his agency’s official non-existence. By the bestselling author of the Henderson’s Boys series. ➼ Hodder & Stoughton (Trafalgar Square). Hardcover. 400 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780340999233. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99

The Battle for Your Heart: A Quest for Respect and Honor in Relationships. Smallbone, Joel & Smallbone, Luke. ➼ The sibling members of the Australian Christian band, For King and Country, share Scripture-based strategies for treating people well and promoting positive treatment by others, sharing personal stories of struggle and hope while counseling readers on such topics as identifying one’s purpose, behaving like a gentleman and being a good influence. Original. ➼ Thomas Nelson. Paper. 240 pages. Nov. (christian life). Gr 7-12. ISBN 9781400322817. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99


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The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty’s Prince. Valentino, Serena. Illus by Disney Storybook Artists. ➼ The author of Fairest of All presents an adaptation of the classic Beauty and the Beast fairy tale from the perspective of the cursed prince who is transformed from a beloved and jovial ruler into a reclusive and bitter monster in search of true love. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Pr. Hardcover. 256 pages. 5 1/2” x 7”. Nov. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 7-11. ISBN 9781423159124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99


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Y O U N G A D U LT Broken. Lyons, C. J. ➼ Diagnosed with a rare and untreatable heart condition that compels her parents to shelter her from the world, 15-year-old Scarlet is given three days to prove she can survive the rigors of regular high school and finds her efforts more life-threatening than she expected when she realizes that her school is far from normal. A first young adult novel by the bestselling author of Blind Faith. ➼ Sourcebooks Fire. Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr 7-12. ISBN 9781402285455. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Catching Fire: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion. Egan, Kate. ➼ A behind-thescenes fan’s reference to the second Hunger Games movie shares exclusive interviews and Cover Image backstage photos that cover Not Available everything from the screenwriting process and casting decisions through its set construction and director’s vision. Original. Movie tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 160 pages. 8 1/2” x 10 7/8”. Nov. (media tie-ins). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780545599337. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Catching Fire: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion

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Champion (Legend). Lu, Marie. ➼ A high-stakes conclusion to the best-selling trilogy that includes Prodigy finds June and Day’s hopes for peace shattered by a plague outbreak that renews warfare throughout the panicked Colonies, a situation that forces the Republic to consider a means of defense that threatens everything Day has worked for. ➼ Putnam (Penguin). Hardcover. 384 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (science fiction). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780399256776. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Cold Spell (Fairy Tale Retelling). Pearce, Jackson. ➼ Falling in love after playing and growing up together in the rose garden that sits atop their building’s roof, Kai and Ginny are separated by a mysterious, beautiful girl with a dark past and an icy heart whose treachery thrusts Ginny into a world of monsters and thieves, in an interpretive romance

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inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen. 25,000 first printing. ➼ Little, Brown. Hardcover. 336 pages. Nov. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 10+. ISBN 9780316243599. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00

plotter while retaining a full dance card. 35,000 first printing. ➼ Little, Brown. Hardcover. 320 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 7-11. ISBN 9780316190114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00

Contagion, No. 3 (Toxic City). Lebbon, Tim. ➼ When the Choppers prepare to drop an enormous nuclear bomb that will eliminate the supernaturally powered survivors of the attack on London, Jack and his friends race against time to save everyone they can, an effort that is complicated by the schemes of Jack’s malevolent Reaper father. ➼ Pyr Bks (Prometheus Bks). Hardcover. 210 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Nov. (dystopian). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781616148218. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99

Daylighters (Morganville Vampires). Caine, Rachel. ➼ A conclusion to the bestselling series finds Claire Danvers and her friends encountering a very changed town of Morganville where a sinister organization called the Daylight Foundation has seized power and violently segregated human and vampire populations. ➼ New Amer Lib (Penguin). Hardcover. 342 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780451414274. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99

Crash into You. McGarry, Katie. ➼ Hiding secrets about her hobbies and insecurities from a privileged family that expects her to be perfect, straight-A high school junior Katie McGarry falls in love with a reckless, tattooed foster youth who hides his own secrets until their shared love for street racing puts both their lives in jeopardy. ➼ Harlequin Teen. Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 5/8” x 8 1/2”. Nov. (romance). Gr 10-12. ISBN 9780373210992. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99

Do You Know Your Boyfriend? (Do You Know?). Carlinsky, Dan. ➼ Complemented by lighthearted retro-style images, an engaging quiz invites young women to test their knowledge about their boyfriends of short or long duration, posing such questions as where he enjoys hanging out, whether or not he believes in aliens and whether or not he sings in the shower. Reprint. Illustrations. ➼ Sourcebooks. Paper. 48 pages. 5” x 7”. Nov. (games). Gr 9-12. ISBN 9781402285394. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99

Crystal Fire (Hunted). Dane, Jordan. ➼ When a brewing conflict on the streets of Los Angeles intensifies after the death of an innocent bystander, Gabriel Stewart and his team of teen psychics resolve to end a plot by the obsessed leader of a fanatical church whose followers are brainwashing and torturing all psychic children in order to destroy them. Original. ➼ Harlequin Teen. Paper. 304 pages. 5 3/8” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 10-12. ISBN 9780373210930. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ Harlequin Teen. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480624184. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99

Engines of the Broken World. Vanhee, Jason. ➼ Losing their mother to a long illness but unable to bury her because of the frozen ground outside, Merciful Truth and her brother, Gospel, struggle with guilt while listening to a minister who preaches to them through his animal form and are shocked when Merciful hears her mother’s voice singing to her. A first novel. ➼ Henry Holt. Hardcover. 208 pages. 5” x 7 1/2”. Nov. (ghost stories). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780805096293. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99

Curtsies & Conspiracies, No. 2 (Finishing School). Carriger, Gail. ➼ A sequel to Etiquette & Espionage finds Sophronia discovering that a school trip to London is linked to a conspiracy with dire implications for both supernaturals and humans, a situation that compels her to learn the identity of the

The F- It List. Halpern, Julie. ➼ When the emotional strain of her father’s accidental death is exacerbated by her boyfriend’s infidelity, Alex refocuses on her family life only to learn that her best friend, Becca, is dying of cancer, a situation that


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Y O U N G A D U LT compels Alex to help Becca complete a bucket list. By the author of Don’t Stop Now. ➼ Feiwel & Friends. Hardcover. 256 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr 8+. ISBN 9781250025654. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Fault Line. Desir, C. ➼ A budding romance between Ani and Ben is brutally compromised on a night when Ani is raped at a party, an event that shatters her ability to trust and compels Ben to help her heal. A first novel. ➼ Simon Pulse (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 240 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr 10-12. ISBN 9781442460720. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99

The Fiery Heart, No. 4 (Bloodlines). Mead, Richelle. ➼ Guarding her secrets after the arrival of her sister, Sydney pursues growing magical abilities that are shaped by her new understanding of the Alchemists while avoiding re-education and the constant threat of evil magic users. By the best-selling author of the Vampire Academy series. Tour. ➼ Razorbill (Penguin Putnam). Hardcover. 416 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781595143204. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Firebrand (Elemental). John, Antony. ➼ In the sequel to Elemental, the stakes are high and nothing is as it appears to be in a dystopian United States where the colonists of Roanoke Island must find safety at the mysterious Fort Sumter, but as they move further from their home, their elemental powers begin to fade. ➼ Dial Bks (Penguin). Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780803736832. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 First Date, No. 1 (The Dating Games). Carlson, Melody. ➼ Upperclassmen at Northwood Academy rarely date so Devon, a bored junior transfer student, persuades her friends Cassidy, Emma, Bryn and Abby to form a club to help each other find dates for the Homecoming Dance. Original. ➼ Revell (Baker Pub). Paper. 224 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Oct. (religious fiction). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780800721312. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99

The First Dragon (Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica). Owen, James A., auth & illus. ➼ A conclusion to the critically acclaimed series finds Charles, Rose and Edmund traveling far into the past to discover the identity of the mythical Architect of the Keep of Time and find the missing first Dragon to restore the lands, a dual quest that places them at risk with the Echthroi. Illustrations. ➼ Simon & Schuster. Hardcover. 432 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781442412262. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Foul Trouble. Feinstein, John. ➼ When his best friend, the most talented high school basketball player in the country, is targeted by top colleges, the NBA and money managers, Danny Wilcox realizes that a lot of the people surrounding his friend are corrupt back-room dealers who do not have his best interests at heart. By the Edgar Allan Poe Award-winning author of Last Shot. ⌘ ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Hardcover. 272 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (sports & recreation). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780375869648. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780375982460. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99

Full Ride. Haddix, Margaret Peterson. ➼ Concealing her identity as the daughter of a notorious embezzler who claims he committed crimes to finance her education, Becca starts over in a new town and struggles with obtaining financial aid for college without revealing herself, an effort that uncovers a destructive chain of secrets. By the best-selling author of the Shadow Children series. ➼ Simon & Schuster. Hardcover. 384 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (mystery & detective). Gr 7-12. ISBN 9781442442788. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith. Douglas, Gabrielle & Burford, Michelle. ➼ Gold Medal-winning U.S. gymnast and Olympic All-Around champion Gabrielle Douglas tells her personal story of faith, perseverance and determination,



demonstrating how kids can reach their dreams if they let themselves soar. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Zondervan. Paper. 224 pages. 4 3/4” x 7 1/8”. Nov. (biography & autobiography). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780310740674. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 GreenHeroes: Saving the Planet One Story at a Time. Ballantyne, Elizabeth, ed. ➼ A diverse collection of stories about people from the world of business, sports and entertainment who have dedicated themselves to ecological activism profiles individuals from the first season of GreenHeroes, including One Million Acts of Green’s Willa Black and Nobel Prize winner Wangari Maathai. Original. TV tie-in. ⌘ ➼ Red Deer Pr (Ingram). Paper. 212 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (biography & autobiography). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780889954991. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95 He Said, She Said. Alexander, Kwame. ➼ Staging a civil protest at school, football star Omar T-Diddly Smalls and politically minded Claudia Clark overcome respective differences to work together and then discover an unexpected attraction. A first young adult novel by the author of Indigo Blume and the Garden City. 25,000 first printing. ⌘ ➼ Amistad Pr (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 256 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (people & places). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780062118967. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Horizon (Soul Seekers). Noël, Alyson. ➼ A conclusion to the series that includes Mystic finds Daire Santos gaining mastery over her Soul Seeker powers while preparing for an ultimate showdown against the Richters and a powerful prophet who would orchestrate the end of the world, an effort that is complicated by Dace’s ex-girlfriend, Phyre. Simultaneous. ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). Hardcover. 352 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780312577179. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). Paper. ISBN 9780312664893. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99


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Y O U N G A D U LT The In-Between. Stewart, Barbara. ➼ A near-death experience leads 14-year-old outcast Elanor into the world of beautiful, courageous Madeline, who others label as “crazy” and whose best friendship Elanor keeps secret until Madeline proves increasingly unstable. Original. A first novel. ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). Paper. 256 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr 9+. ISBN 9781250030160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Infinity, No. 3 (Chronicles of Nerissette). Buchanan, Andria. ➼ A conclusion to the trilogy that includes Evanescent finds Queen Allie’s efforts to rebuild a peaceful kingdom threatened by new rivals for her throne and a devastating betrayal that forces her to consider a painful choice. Original. ➼ Entangled Teen (PGW). Paper. 320 pages. 5 3/8” x 8 1/8”. Nov. (romance). Gr 7-11. ISBN 9781622660247. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Ink My Heart (In the Band). Haus, Jean. ➼ The band’s Ink My Heart efforts to create a perfect first (In the Band) album are compromised by lead singer Justin, whose gorgeous looks and carefree Cover Image attitude enable him to Not Available womanize and sail through life without a thought to his responsibilities. Original. ➼ Amazon Children’s Pub. Paper. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (romance). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781477847084. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 The Keeper. Abbott, Ellen Jensen. ➼ Working to unite The Keeper the disparate races of the Watersmeet community to ensure its survival, Absinia worries that her untested leadCover Image ership skills leave her unpreNot Available pared for a confrontation against a formidable but unknown supernatural monster. ➼ Amazon Children’s Pub. Hardcover. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 7-9. ISBN 9781477847022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99

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Ketchup Clouds. Pitcher, Annabel. ➼ Sending confessional letters to a death-row inmate whom she has chosen as a pen pal, Zoe imparts the story of her unconventional romances with two boys — one she has betrayed and the other she has killed. By the award-winning author of My Sister Lives on the Mantlepiece. 30,000 first printing. ➼ Little, Brown. Hardcover. 272 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780316246767. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00 The Living. de la Peña, Matt. ➼ Taking a summer job on a Pacific luxury cruise liner to help his struggling family, Shy anticipates a season of lucrative tips and pretty girlfriends only to have everything radically transformed by a massive California earthquake that jeopardizes the survival of everyone he knows. ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). Hardcover. 336 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780385741200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780375989919. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99

Loud Awake and Lost. Griffin, Adele. ➼ Eight months after a brain-traumatizing car accident, Ember struggles with a disconnected sense of self and her inability to remember the weeks leading up to the accident, a situation that is complicated by her family’s suspicious unwillingness to talk about what happened. By the National Book Award finalist author of Sons of Liberty. ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Hardcover. 192 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780385752725. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780385752732. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99

A Most Dangerous Deception (Palace of Spies). Zettel, Sarah. ➼ Coerced into impersonating a lady-in-waiting at the palace of King George I, 16-year-old Peggy, a clever and well-bred orphan, begins to suspect that the girl she is impersonating has been murdered and that she is doomed to the same terrible fate unless she can

navigate the malicious intrigues of the court. 25,000 first printing. ➼ Harcourt. Hardcover. 368 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (mystery & detective). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780544074118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Music: Investigate the Evolution of American Sound (Inquire and Investigate). Latham, Donna. Illus by Bryan Stone. ➼ A survey of the social, political and religious influences that have inspired American music genres invites young enthusiasts to perform activities that explain the physics and traditions of music, from writing songs and improvising vocal styling to creating a beatbox and learning the Charleston. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Nomad Pr (IPG). Hardcover. 128 pages. 8” x 10”. Nov. (music). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781619301993. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.95 ➼ Nomad Pr (IPG). Paper. ISBN 9781619302037. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95

The Naturals. Barnes, Jennifer Lynn. ➼ Possessing an almost supernatural sense of intuition that helps her read people and places, 17-yearold Cassie is recruited by the FBI to help solve infamous cold cases and is sent to live with equally talented teens comprising an elite group of criminal profilers who will have to use all their gifts in order to survive when a new killer strikes. 35,000 first printing. ➼ Marvel. Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (suspense). Gr 7-11. ISBN 9781423168232. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Nightmare City. Klavan, Andrew. ➼ Awakening one morning to find his entire town empty of everyone and everything except an eerie fog that conceals strange hungry zombies slowly moving toward him, aspiring journalist Tom desperately searches for answers during the harrowing hours that ensue in order to survive. By the Edgar Award-winning author of Don’t Say a Word. ➼ Thomas Nelson. Hardcover. 320 pages. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781595547972. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99


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Y O U N G A D U LT Olivia Twisted. Barnes, Vivi. ➼ A cyber-punk adaptation of Oliver Twist finds foster teen Olivia’s efforts to fly under the radar challenged by alluring newcomer Z, who recruits her for her computer talents into his team of elite hackers only to place her in the path of his boss, who is formulating an audacious plot. Original. ➼ Entangled Teen (PGW). Paper. 352 pages. 5 3/8” x 8 1/8”. Nov. (romance). Gr 7-11. ISBN 9781622660285. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Outcasts, No. 2 (Safe Lands). Williamson, Jill. ➼ Officially organizing themselves as a rebel group dedicated to protecting their values from corrupt government forces, Levi and Jem search for ways to free their people while Mason, enlisted as a Safe Lands medic, discovers that the suppressants forced on the populace may have sinister properties. Original. ➼ Zondervan. Paper. 304 pages. 4 11/16” x 7 1/8”. Nov. (religious fiction). Gr 10-12. ISBN 9780310724247. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Pawn (Harlequin Teen). Carter, Aimée. ➼ Desperate to escape a life of marginalization and misery, Kitty Doe joins the most powerful family in the country, a choice that requires her to assume the identity of the Prime Minister’s niece and stop a rebellion that ended her predecessor’s life. Original. ➼ Harlequin Teen. Paw Prints - Prebind. 304 pages. 5 3/8” x 8 1/4”p. Nov. (science fiction). Gr 10-12. ISBN 9780373210558. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.99 ➼ Harlequin Teen. Hardcover. ISBN 9780373210558. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99

Pirouette. Bavati, Robyn. ➼ Adopted as babies by two different families and unaware of each other’s existence, identical twins Simone and Hannah, the former a dancer who hates performing and the latter a girl who loves nothing more than dance, meet at the age of 15 and decide to switch places, with unexpected consequences. Original. ➼ Flux (Llewellyn Pubns). Paper. 312 pages. 5 3/16” x 8”. Nov. (family & relationships). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780738734811. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99

Portrait of the Artist As a Young Adult: The Arts in Young Adult Literature (Scarecrow Studies in Young Adult Literature). Stover, Lois Thomas & Zitlow, Connie S. ➼ A book that examines literature featuring young adults who either identify themselves as artists or use the arts in very intentional ways to help create a sense of self in their adolescent lives shares educational advice for parents and educators while analyzing how the use of art in a range of disciplines can help teens develop a sense of self, cope with loss and express differences. ➼ Scarecrow Pr. Hardcover. 240 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Nov. (literary criticism). Gr 10-12. ISBN 9780810892774. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00 Reggie-12. Ralph, Brian, auth & illus. ➼ A zany graphic adventure designed in the style of classic manga cartoons features an interpretation of Osamu Tezuka’s beloved hero, Astro Boy, as an enthusiastic young robot who shares wacky capers with a bumbling sad-sack robot friend, a wisecracking cat and an absent-minded inventor. By the creator of Cave~In. Illustrations. ➼ Drawn & Quarterly Pubns (Farrar, Straus & Giroux). Hardcover. 96 pages. 8 1/8” x 11”. Nov. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 7-11. ISBN 9781770461321. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.95 Revelations (Elysium Chronicles). Souders, J. A. ➼ A follow-up to Renegade finds Evelyn Winters struggling to unlock memories trapped in her subconscious while trying to acclimate to an unfamiliar Surface society, an effort that is complicated by dangerous people and images from her elusive past. ➼ Tor Teen (Tor Bks). Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (science fiction). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780765332462. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 The Royal Ranger (Ranger’s Apprentice). Flanagan, John. ➼ A tale that brings the Ranger’s Apprentice arc full circle finds an adult Will struggling with the loss of his beloved wife and reluctantly mentoring the headstrong daughter of Horace and Evanlyn so that she can assume leadership over the floundering Rangers. By the author of the Brotherband Chronicles. ➼ Philomel Bks (Penguin). Hardcover. 400 pages. 6” x 9”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 5-8. ISBN 9780399163609. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99



Save the Enemy. Greenwood, Arin. ➼ Struggling to adapt to a new school after her mother is killed by a random mugger, misfit Zoey is forced to protect her autistic younger brother when their father, an obsessed survivalist, disappears, leaving behind a diary of bizarre clues about what may have happened to him. ➼ Soho Teen (Random House). Hardcover. 288 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (family & relationships). Gr 9+. ISBN 9781616952594. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 The Snowmelt River (Three Powers). Ryan, Frank P. The Snowmelt ➼ Drawn together by fate to River cross through a long-closed (Three Powers) Irish portal to an ancient land of power, four orphans Cover Image discover the war-ravaged world Not Available of Tír, where they must learn to fight in order to survive the machinations of the Tyrant of the Wastelands. ➼ Jo Fletcher Books. Hardcover. 576 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 3/4”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781623650483. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 Sometimes Never, Sometimes Always. Hoole, Elissa Janine. ➼ Despairing that she will not be able to complete an assignment to write a poem about her true self, Cassandra, a girl from an oppressively religious family, secretly begins a tarot-inspired advice blog that is denounced by her school as creating a cyber-bullying crisis and by her church as sorcery. Original. ➼ Flux (Llewellyn Pubns). Paper. 360 pages. 5 3/16” x 8”. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780738737225. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Son of Fortune. McKernan, Victoria. ➼ Enduring a brutal journey on the Oregon Trail, starvation and backbreaking work in a lumber camp, 16-year-old Aiden Lynch hopes for a more secure future on the Barbary Coast of San Francisco, where he acquires a trading ship with ties to an inhumane mining operation that tests his loyalties. By the author of The Devil’s Paintbox. ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Hardcover. 288 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (historical fiction). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780375864568. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780375964565. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99


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Y O U N G A D U LT Splendor. Arnold, Elana K. ➼ A conclusion to the story that began in Sacred finds Scarlett struggling with her separation from college-bound Will and worrying about her best friend Lily’s involvement with a dangerous boy who Scarlett also finds attractive. ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). Hardcover. 256 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (romance). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780385742139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780375990434. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99

A Stranger Thing (EverExpanding Universe). Leicht, Martin & Isla Neal. ➼ A sequel to Mothership finds 16-year-old Elvie sent away to an alien jail in Antarctica after giving birth to a girl, a situation that is complicated by the arrival of a group of hybrid aliens who prompt Elvie’s quest to uncover a dangerous conspiracy and the secrets of her own origins. ➼ Simon & Schuster. Hardcover. 288 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (science fiction). Gr 9+. ISBN 9781442429635. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Struck by Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal. Colfer, Chris. ➼ A hilariously cynical look at high school from Chris Colfer, star of TV’s Glee, and based on the motion picture of the same name follows the story of outcast high school senior Carson Phillips, who blackmails the most popular students in his school into contributing to his literary journal to bolster his college application. SLJ. H. K. Reprint. ➼ Little, Brown. Paper. 272 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (media tie-ins). Gr 10+. ISBN 9780316232937. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 Student Atlas. Seventh Edition. ➼ A fully revised reference for students incorporates current border, name and flag changes around the world, including the creation of South Sudan, providing a detailed introductory section on map skills and balanced coverage of each continent as reflected by accurate, computer-generated terrain models. Map. Illustrations. ➼ DK Pub. Hardcover. 176 pages. 9 7/8” x 11 7/8”. Nov. (reference). Gr 6-12. ISBN 9781465414335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99

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The Surprise of Haruhi Suzumiya, No. 10 (Haruhi Suzumiya). Tanigawa, Nagaru. ➼ A two-in-one installment in the internationally best-selling series introduces a new inductee into the S.O.S. Brigade whose eager freshman demeanor gradually reveals an ability to unite the story’s divergent timelines and save the world. By the awardwinning author of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Simultaneous. 10,000 first printing. ➼ Little, Brown. Hardcover. 416 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 10+. ISBN 9780316038980. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Little, Brown. Paper. ISBN 9780316038973. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99

Swagger. Deuker, Carl. ➼ Moving to Seattle in the hope of pursuing a professional basketball career, high school senior Jonas befriends innocent, soft-spoken teammate Levi and risks everything when Levi confides in Jonas that he has been sexually abused by their charismatic coach. By the award-winning author of Heart of a Champion. 20,000 first printing. ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780547974590. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 This Wicked Game. Zink, Michelle. ➼ A high-stakes mystery set in a secret New Orleans voodoo society finds Claire Kincaid, a descendant of a powerful voodoo queen, ostracized by her community and estranged from her boyfriend because of her lack of interest in the craft, which changes when sinister strangers orchestrate a deadly plot against her loved ones. ➼ Dial Bks (Penguin). Hardcover. 368 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780803737747. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 The Trap, No. 3 (Hunt). Fukuda, Andrew. ➼ A highaction finale to the trilogy that includes The Prey finds Gene and Sissy journeying by train with the surviving Mission girls while searching for a cure that will restore a bloodthirsty populace to their human

forms, an effort that is complicated by Gene’s encounter with a woman from his past. ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781250005120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Twinmaker. Williams, Sean. ➼ A U.S. young adult debut by the co-author of the Troubletwister series depicts a near-future world where Clair’s friend, Libby, experiments with a technology to transform herself into a beautiful girl only to fall victim to a deadly conspiracy that Clair, a misfit named Jesse and a powerful stranger called Q race to expose. 40,000 first printing. ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 352 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780062203212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Uncrashable Dakota. Marino, Andy. ➼ In an alternate world where history has been transformed by the accidental Civil War-era scientific discovery that made aeronautics possible, the 1912 maiden flight of the titanic Dakota flagship is interrupted by a hijacking that compels young heir Hollis, his brilliant friend Delia and his stepbrother, Rob, to navigate a long-standing family feud and prevent a disaster. ➼ Henry Holt. Hardcover. 272 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Nov. (historical fiction). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780805096309. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 The Wish House. Rees, Celia. ➼ An invitation to an art exhibit sets off memories in a now grown-up Richard of the pivotal summer of 1976 when, as a lonely and naive 15-yearold vacationing in South Wales, he comes under the enthralling influence of the artistic, uninhibited, sometimes cruel, and ultimately tragic Dalton family. Reprint. SLJ. AB. K. PW. VY. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Paper. 272 pages. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780763634247. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99


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AUDIO Also Known As (AKA Series) (7 CDs, 8 Hrs). Benway, Robin. ➼ Loving her international spy family’s exciting life but frustrated by constant moves that prevent long-term relationships from forming, 16-year-old safecracker Maggie is sent to New York for an undercover assignment that requires her to attend a private school where she falls for a cute boy who holds the information she needs. Book available. ➼ Brilliance Audio. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (mystery & detective). Gr 7+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781480530157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ Brilliance Audio. MP3. ISBN 9781480530164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99

Angel Fever, No. 3 (Angel Burn) (13 CDs). Weatherly, L. A. ➼ A conclusion to the trilogy that includes Angel Fire finds half-angel Willow struggling to recruit and train new Angel Killers while holding ground on a celestial battlefield and struggling with her feelings for Seb. Simultaneous. ➼ Candlewick Pr. MP3 Library Edition. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 9+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781469275048. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 ➼ Candlewick Pr. MP3 Library Edition. ISBN 9781469275222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.97 ➼ Candlewick Pr. CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781469274683. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99 ➼ Candlewick Pr. Library CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781469274867. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59.97

Behind Enemy Lines, Book 6 (Infinity Ring). Nielsen, Jennifer A. ➼ Discovering a way to tip the scales in favor of the Allied forces when World War II reaches a stalemate, time travelers Dak, Sera and Riq contemplate an audacious spy mission while worrying that their success is rendering them more subject to the control of SQ. By the author of The False Prince. Simultaneous. ➼ Scholastic Bks Audio. CD - Unabridged. 192 pages. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 3-6. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9780545600248. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks Audio. Library CD Unabridged. ISBN 9780545602747. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.99

Broken (7 CDs). Lyons, C. J. ➼ Diagnosed with a rare and untreatable heart condition that compels her parents to shelter her from the world, 15-year-old Scarlet is given three days to prove she can survive the rigors of regular high school and finds her efforts more life-threatening than she expected when she realizes that her school is far from normal. A first young adult novel by the best-selling author of Blind Faith. Simultaneous. ➼ Brilliance Audio. MP3 Library Edition. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr 7-12. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781469269924. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.97 ➼ Brilliance Audio. CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781469269900. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99 ➼ Brilliance Audio. Library CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781469269948. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54.97 ➼ Brilliance Audio. MP3. ISBN 9781469269917. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99

The Carpet People (6 CDs). Pratchett, Terry, auth & illus. ➼ When the myriad tribes in the miniscule world of Carpet are threatened by the destructive forces of Fray, two brothers embark on a perilous adventure in the aftermath of their village’s flattening to combat power-hungry mouls and save their people. By the awardwinning author of Dodger. Simultaneous. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 3-6. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9780804168267. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 The City of Death. Chadda, Sarwat. ➼ Summoned to India to help foil a plot by the evil Lord Alexander Savage, who wants to steal an invaluable diamond from the crown jewels, Ash is devastated and filled with a warrior’s thirst for revenge when his intervention yields tragic consequences. Simultaneous. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (fantasy). Gr 4-6. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9780804123396. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 Curtsies & Conspiracies, No. 2 (Finishing School) (8 CDs). Carriger, Gail. ➼ A sequel to Etiquette & Espionage finds Sophronia discovering that a school trip to London is linked to a conspiracy with dire implications for both supernaturals


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and humans, a situation that compels her to learn the identity of the plotter while retaining a full dance card. Simultaneous. ➼ Blackstone Audiobooks. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 7-11. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781478926511. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 ➼ Blackstone Audiobooks. Library CD Unabridged. ISBN 9781478926481. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79.99

Foul Trouble (6 CDs). Feinstein, John. ➼ When his best friend, the most talented high school basketball player in the country, is targeted by top colleges, the NBA and money managers, Danny Wilcox realizes that a lot of the people surrounding his friend are corrupt back-room dealers who do not have his best interests at heart. By the Edgar Allan Poe Award-winning author of Last Shot. Simultaneous. ⌘ ➼ Brilliance Audio. MP3 Library Edition. Nov. (sports & recreation). Gr 7+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781480542259. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.97 ➼ Brilliance Audio. CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781480542235. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99 ➼ Brilliance Audio. Library CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781480542273. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59.97 ➼ Brilliance Audio. MP3. ISBN 9781480542242. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99

Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith (8 CDs). Douglas, Gabrielle & Burford, Michelle. ➼ Gold Medalwinning U.S. gymnast and Olympic All-Around champion Gabrielle Douglas tells her personal story of faith, perseverance and determination, demonstrating how kids can reach their dreams if they let themselves soar. Simultaneous. ➼ Brilliance Audio. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (biography & autobiography). Gr 7+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781480552395. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 ➼ Brilliance Audio. Library CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781480552500. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52.97 ➼ Brilliance Audio. MP3. ISBN 9781480552616. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99


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AUDIO Ink My Heart (In the Band) (7 CDs). Haus, Jean. ➼ The band’s efforts to create a perfect first album are compromised by lead singer Justin, whose gorgeous looks and Cover Image carefree attitude enable him to Not Available womanize and sail through life without a thought to his responsibilities. Simultaneous. ➼ Amazon Children’s Pub. MP3 Library Edition. Nov. (romance). Gr 7+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781480544635. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.97 Ink My Heart (In the Band) (7 CDs)

➼ Amazon Children’s Pub. CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781480543942. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 ➼ Amazon Children’s Pub. Library CD Unabridged. ISBN 9781480544178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.97 ➼ Amazon Children’s Pub. MP3. ISBN 9781480544406. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99

Ketchup Clouds (5 CDs). Pitcher, Annabel. ➼ Sending confessional letters to a deathrow inmate whom she has chosen as a pen pal, Zoe imparts the story of her unconventional romances with two boys — one she has betrayed and the other she has killed. By the awardwinning author of My Sister Lives on the Mantlepiece. Simultaneous. ➼ Blackstone Audiobooks. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr 7+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781478926559. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 ➼ Blackstone Audiobooks. Library CD Unabridged. ISBN 9781478926528. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59.99

The Kiss (Witch & Wizard) (7 CDs). Patterson, James & Dembowski, Jill. ➼ Having helped her brother defeat the ruthless dictator who overshadowed their world, powerful witch Wisty Allgood falls in love with the mysterious, magic-wielding Heath and makes an excruciating choice when a merciless Wizard King threatens the land with war. By the award-winning author of the Alex Cross series. Read by Spencer Locke, Justin Long and Cassandra Morris. Book available. ➼ Hachette Audio. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 7-11. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781478951667. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00

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The Living (7 CDs). de la Peña, Matt. ➼ Taking a summer job on a Pacific luxury cruise liner to help his struggling family, Shy anticipates a season of lucrative tips and pretty girlfriends only to have everything radically transformed by a massive California earthquake that jeopardizes the survival of everyone he knows. Simultaneous. ➼ Brilliance Audio. MP3 Library Edition. 336 pages. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 7+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781480524378. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.97 ➼ Brilliance Audio. CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781480524354. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99 ➼ Brilliance Audio. Library CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781480524392. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69.97 ➼ Brilliance Audio. MP3. ISBN 9781480524361. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99

The Long Way Home, Book 2 (Family Tree). Martin, Ann M. ➼ A follow-up to Better to Wish finds Abby’s daughter, Dana, struggling with the death of her alcoholic artist father and longing to leave the family she blames for her troubles while attending art school in New York City. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of A Corner of the Universe. Simultaneous. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. Oct. (family & relationships). Gr 3-6. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9780804122344. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00 Lost in Babylon, No. 2 (Seven Wonders). Lerangis, Peter. ➼ Journeying to the ancient city of Babylon when Bhegad tracks down Marco, the companions face a daunting choice involving a dire trap and a long-lost figure from Jack’s past. By the best-selling author of The 39 Clues: The Sword Thief. Simultaneous. ➼ HarperCollins Audio. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 3-6. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9780062286383. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27.99 Loud Awake and Lost (7 CDs). Griffin, Adele. ➼ Eight months after a braintraumatizing car accident, Ember struggles with a disconnected sense of self and her inability to remember the weeks leading up to the accident, a situation that is complicated by her family’s suspicious unwillingness to talk about what happened. By the

National Book Award finalist author of Sons of Liberty. Simultaneous. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr 7+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9780804123679. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00 The Naturals (7 CDs). Barnes, Jennifer Lynn. ➼ Possessing an almost supernatural sense of intuition that helps her read people and places, 17-year-old Cassie is recruited by the FBI to help solve infamous cold cases and is sent to live with equally talented teens comprising an elite group of criminal profilers who will have to use all their gifts in order to survive when a new killer strikes. Simultaneous. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (suspense). Gr 7-11. (Young Adult) ISBN 9780804167703. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00 Nick and Tesla’s HighVoltage Danger Lab: A Mystery With Electromagnets, Burglar Alarms, and Other Gadgets You Can Build Yourself (4 CDs). Pflugfelder, Bob & Hockensmith, Steve. ➼ Co-written by the Edgar Award-nominated author of the best-selling Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, the story of tech-savvy siblings Nick and Tesla finds them constructing outrageous scientific devices to assist their brilliant government engineer uncle and rescue their missing parents. Simultaneous. ➼ Brilliance Audio. MP3 Library Edition. Nov. (science fiction). Gr 4-6. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9781480533639. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.97 ➼ Brilliance Audio. CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781480533615. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 ➼ Brilliance Audio. Library CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781480533653. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.97 ➼ Brilliance Audio. MP3. ISBN 9781480533622. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99

Save the Enemy (7 CDs). Greenwood, Arin. ➼ Struggling to adapt to a new school after her mother is killed by a random mugger, misfit Zoey is forced to protect her autistic younger brother when their father, an obsessed survivalist, disappears, leaving behind


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AUDIO a diary of bizarre clues about what may have happened to him. Simultaneous. ➼ Blackstone Audiobooks. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (family & relationships). Gr 9+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781482942385. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.95

winning author of Heart of a Champion. Simultaneous. ➼ Blackstone Audiobooks. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (fiction — social issues). Gr 7+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781482943733. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.95

➼ Blackstone Audiobooks. Library CD Unabridged. ISBN 9781482942378. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.95

➼ Blackstone Audiobooks. Library CD Unabridged. ISBN 9781482943719. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69.95

➼ Blackstone Audiobooks. MP3. ISBN 9781482942361. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.95

➼ Blackstone Audiobooks. MP3. ISBN 9781482943726. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.95

Struck by Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal. Colfer, Chris. ➼ A hilariously cynical look at high school from Chris Colfer, star of TV’s Glee, and based on the motion picture of the same name follows the story of outcast high school senior Carson Phillips, who blackmails the most popular students in his school into contributing to his literary journal to bolster his college application. Book available. ➼ Hachette Audio. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (media tie-ins). Gr 10+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781478951940. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00

The Trap, No. 3 (Hunt) (9 CDs, 11.5 Hrs). Fukuda, Andrew. ➼ A high-action finale to the trilogy that includes The Prey finds Gene and Sissy journeying by train with the surviving Mission girls while searching for a cure that will restore a bloodthirsty populace to their human forms, an effort that is complicated by Gene’s encounter with a woman from his past. Simultaneous. ➼ Macmillan Audio (St. Martin’s Pr). CD - Unabridged. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 7+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781427233257. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.99

The Sultan’s Tigers (4 CDs). Lacey, Josh. ➼ A sequel to Island of Thieves finds scrappy 12-year-old Tom Trelawney and his swashbuckling Uncle Harvey flying from Ireland to India in pursuit of a bejeweled artifact allegedly plundered by an ancestor at the end of the 18th century, a potentially lucrative find that is challenged by a gun-toting adversary. Simultaneous. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (action & adventure). Gr 4-6. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9780804123068. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00

Underdogs. Zusak, Markus. ➼ Before The Book Thief, the best-selling author wrote a trilogy about the Wolfe brothers that included The Underdog, Fighting Ruben Wolfe and Getting the Girl, and now these novels are presented together in an audiobook format, narrated by Stig Wemyss. Book available. ➼ Brilliance Audio. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (story collections). Gr 7+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781480562158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99

Swagger (8 CDs). Deuker, Carl. ➼ Moving to Seattle in the hope of pursuing a professional basketball career, high school senior Jonas befriends innocent, soft-spoken teammate Levi and risks everything when Levi confides in Jonas that he has been sexually abused by their charismatic coach. By the award-

We Hold These Truths, No. 5 (Benjamin Pratt and the Keepers of the School) (2 CDs). Clements, Andrew. Illus by Adam Stower. ➼ School protectors Ben, Jill and Robert leap at a final chance to save their school from being torn down to make room for a seaside amusement park, a demolition that is supported by dastardly janitors Lyman and Wally. By the Edgar Award-winning author of Frindle. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Simon & Schuster Children’s Audio. CD - Unabridged. Nov. (school & education). Gr 2-5. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9781442357044. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99




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’TIS THE SEASON FOR S N O W & C E L E B R AT I O N S The Angel’s Christmas. Ray, Lynn. ➼ As Simon, an awkward young angel, retells the story of Christmas, he discovers his special gift while finding a meaningful place among the other angels as well as his place in the greatest story of all time. Illustrations. ➼ Simply Read Bks (PGW). Hardcover. 32 pages. 8” x 10”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781927018392. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 Ant and Honey Bee: A Pair of Friends in Winter. McDonald, Megan. Illus by G. Brian Karas. ➼ It’s cold outside and time for bugs to hunker down for the winter, but Ant isn’t ready to withdraw or be all by herself for months on end without her best friend, Honey Bee, so she braves the cold for one last surprise visit before the snow flies. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. S&L. 64 pages. 6” x 9”. Oct. (friendship). Gr K-4. (Early Readers) ISBN 9780763657123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Biscuit’s Christmas Storybook Collection. Capucilli, Alyssa Satin. Illus by Pat Schories. ➼ A full-color storybook collection brings nine favorite Biscuit titles together for the first time ever, including Biscuit’s Snowy Day, Biscuit Gives a Gift, Biscuit’s Christmas Eve, Biscuit’s Show and Share Day, Biscuit Wants to Play, Biscuit Visits the Big City, Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear, Biscuit’s Christmas and Biscuit Goes to School. Illustrations. ➼ HarperFestival. Hardcover. 192 pages. 9” x 9”. Oct. (readers). Preschool-Gr 3. (Early Readers) ISBN 9780062288424. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 Boris and Stella and the Perfect Gift. Goldman, Dara, auth & illus. ➼ In a children’s version of the The Gift of the Magi, Boris wants to give something special to Stella for Christmas, and Stella wants to give Boris something special for Hanukkah, and in the end, they each sell their most precious belongings to give each other the perfect gift. Illustrations. ➼ Sleeping Bear Pr. Library. 32 pages. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781585368594. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99

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Charlie’s Snow Day (Charlie the Ranch Dog) (I Can Read, Level 1). Drummond, Ree. Illus by Diane deGroat. ➼ Delightedly waking up to a snow-covered world, Charlie the intrepid basset hound ventures outdoors and takes a break from patrol duty to share a sled ride with his buddy Walter, whose disappearance prompts a determined searchand-rescue mission. Simultaneous. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Oct. (readers). Gr K-3. (Early Readers) ISBN 9780062219121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99

Christmas Eve with Mrs. Claus. Hueston, M. P. Illus by Teri Weidner. ➼ A festive holiday story finds Mrs. Claus busily baking yummy biscuits, scrumptious gingerbread and a tasty snack for Santa’s sleigh journey while inviting children to help find missing items hidden behind interactive lift-flaps. Illustrated by the artist of Give Yourself to the Rain. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Hardcover. 16 pages. 8” x 8”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 1. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781402777363. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95

➼ HarperCollins. Paper. ISBN 9780062219114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99

Christmas in Gabba Land (Yo Gabba Gabba). Jameson, Louise. ➼ The Gabba Gang shares a fun-filled holiday season of decorating the tree, making presents for each other and taking pictures of the festivities, in a sturdy board book that features a fun, handfriendly shape. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Board. 14 pages. 7” x 7”. Oct. (media tie-ins). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9781442485969. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99

➼ HarperCollins. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480615878. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99

A Child’s Christmas in New England. Sullivan, Robert. Illus by Glenn Wolff. ➼ The creators of Flight of the Reindeer draw on memories of Christmases from mid-20th-century New England, describing nostalgic scenes filled with family members and friends who share delicious holiday treats, enjoy sled rides and listen for the sound of reindeer hooves on the roof. Illustrations. ➼ Bunker Hill Pub. Hardcover. 32 pages. 7” x 10”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Gr 4-6. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9781593731519. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 A Child’s Christmas in Wales. Thomas, Dylan. Illus by Chris Raschka. ➼ Fifty years after its first publication in book form, Dylan Thomas’ timeless prose poem is echoed by the rolling, evocative images of Caldecott Honor-winning artist Chris Raschka, bringing fresh perspective to this lyric work. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 48 pages. 8 3/8” x 6”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). All ages. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780763666958. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 The Christmas ABC Little Golden Book. Johnson, Florence. Illus by Eloise Wilkin. ➼ A rerelease of a festive classic from 1962 combines its original illustrations with the story of a group of endearing toddlers who decorate a Christmas tree, open gifts and run to the mailbox while learning their ABCs and anticipating a visit from Santa. Illustrations. ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 24 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780307978912. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99

Christmas in the Castle (Disney Princess Picturebacks®). Editors of RH Disney. Illus by Francesco Legramandi & Gabriella Matta. ➼ Young Disney Princess fans are invited to join such favorites as Merida, Cinderella and Rapunzel to learn how each celebrates the Christmas season, in a fullcolor storybook complemented by interactive lift-flaps. Original. Movie tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Bks. Paper. 16 pages. 8” x 8”. Sep. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 1. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780736429917. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Disney Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480608818. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99

The Christmas Star. Caviezel, Giovanni. Illus by Robert Pagnoni. ➼ Designed with sturdy, die-cut pages that create a layered three-dimensional effect, an engagingly illustrated adaptation of the Christmas story invites young children to follow the Christmas Star to the little town of Bethlehem. Illustrations. ➼ Barron’s Educ Ser. Board. 8 pages. 7” x 7”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780764166242. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99


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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR S N O W & C E L E B R AT I O N S The Christmas Story. Pingry, Patricia A. ➼ Brilliant colors and lively paintings bring to life the story of the birth of Jesus in a manger in Bethlehem, told in a simple language that will delight any toddler. Illustrations. ➼ Candy Cane Pr (Ideals Pubns). Board. 22 pages. 5 1/4” x 6 1/4”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780824919115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Countdown to Christmas. Eubank, Patricia Reeder, auth & illus. ➼ An exuberant Little Reindeer invites very young children to practice counting backwards from 10 snowflakes to one bright star shining on Christmas Eve, in a sturdy storybook that incorporates 25 interactive lift-flaps. By the creator of Halloween 123. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Board. 14 pages. 8” x 8”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9781402799839. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 Deck the Walls: A Wacky Christmas Carol. Dealey, Erin. Illus by Nick Ward. ➼ A comical parody of the classic holiday song finds an energetic family decking their walls with mashed potatoes, building a snowman out of tomatoes, feeding the dog peas and carrots, and sharing an uproarious dinner marked by vegetable sculptures and smashed dishes. Illustrations. ➼ Sleeping Bear Pr. Reinforced. 32 pages. 9” x 11”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781585368570. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Don’t Be a Jerk, It’s Christmas (Big Golden Book) (SpongeBob SquarePants). ➼ This full-color storybook — which features claymation scenes from Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants special, Don’t Be A Jerk, It’s Christmas — is sure to delight young SpongeBob fans. ➼ Random House. Hardcover. 40 pages. 9 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780449817667. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Dora and the Winter Games (Dora the Explorer). Ottersley, Martha T. Illus by Susan Hall. ➼ The Ice Bridge at the Winter Games is broken, and it’s up to

Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer to skate, ski and sled to the rescue! Original. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Sep. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780385379304. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Dora’s Christmas Star (Dora the Explorer) (Book & Stickers). Tillworth, Mary. Illus by Victoria Miller. ➼ Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer celebrates the holidays in this charming Christmas storybook that features pages that glow and over 30 glowin-the-dark stickers. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Paper. 16 pages. 8” x 8”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780449817803. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Random House. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480608825. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99

Dora the Explorer: Holidays Are for Hugs (Hugs Books). ➼ A gift-appropriate holiday tale starring Dora and her friends invites young fans to say, “Feliz Navidad!” to favorite characters while visiting Santa at the North Pole and using attached cloth arms to share warm holiday hugs. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Reader’s Digest Bks (Simon & Schuster). Board. 10 pages. 6” x 10”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780794429171. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 The Dragon at the North Pole, No. 6 (Dragon Keepers). Klimo, Kate. Illus by John Shroades. ➼ Looking forward to introducing Emmy the dragon to her first snowfall on Christmas morning, Jesse and Daisy are astonished to receive a note from Emmy that says she has gone away with Santa, a revelation that prompts a visit to the North Pole. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Hardcover. 176 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Sep. (fantasy). Gr 3-6. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9780375870668. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Random House. Library. ISBN 9780375970665. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99



Elmo’s Christmas Snowman (Sesame Street Board Books). Kleinberg, Naomi. Illus by Tom Brannon. ➼ Elmo, Abby Cadabby and their Sesame Street friends are building a snowman on Christmas Eve, but there’s not enough snow to make it big enough to last! Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Board. 12 pages. 7” x 8”. Sep. (media tie-ins). Toddler-Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780449812570. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Everything Goes: Santa Goes Everywhere! Biggs, Brian, auth & illus. ➼ A holiday-themed board book addition to the popular series that includes Everything Goes: In the Air finds Santa and his reindeer delivering presents on Christmas Eve by boat, plane, train and truck. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). Board. 24 pages. 6 1/2” x 6 1/2”. Sep. (transportation). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780061958175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 The First Christmas (Classics Retold). Rock, Lois. Illus by Sophie Allsopp. ➼ A lavishly illustrated, gift-appropriate account of the story of Jesus’ birth combines endearing images with straightforward retellings of events, from Mary’s visit by the angel through the gathering of shepherds and wise men at the manger. Illustrated by the artist of Everybody Has a Teddy. Illustrations. ➼ Lion Pub (Trafalgar Square). Hardcover. 32 pages. 6” x 6”. Sep. (bible stories). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780745963198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 The First Christmas Night. Christopher, Keith. Illus by Christine Kornacki. ➼ A lyrical retelling of the birth of Christ, told as an adaptation of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” follows the arrival of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem, the birth of Jesus, the angels’ appearance to the shepherds and the visit by the Wise Men. Illustrations. ➼ Ideals Children’s Bks (Ideals Pubns). Hardcover. 32 pages. 10” x 10”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780824956530. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99


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’TIS THE SEASON FOR S N O W & C E L E B R AT I O N S The First Noel. Beauvois, Nathalie, illus. ➼ Complemented by a pushbutton recording of the beloved Christmas carol, a gently illustrated adaptation of the first Christmas story features reverent depictions of key events, from the angel’s announcement and the appearance of the star to the visit by the Wise Men. Illustrations. ➼ Candy Cane Pr (Ideals Pubns). Board. 16 pages. 7” x 8”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780824919122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Fisher-Price Little People Santa’s Helpers. ➼ A holidaythemed Little People adventure finds favorite characters writing to Santa, baking Christmas cookies and selecting gifts to exchange while sharing lighthearted fun in the snow. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Reader’s Digest Bks (Simon & Schuster). Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780794429027. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Frosty the Snowman. Rollins, Walter “Jack” & Nelson, Steve. Illus by Sam Williams. ➼ Famous for his cheerful character, whimsical appeal and, of course, his button nose and two eyes made out of coal, Frosty is the most magical snowman in town, and this holiday classic is brought to life with delightful illustrations by a best-selling artist and a glitterfilled, sparkling cover that shines with wintertime spirit. Illustrations. ➼ Cartwheel Bks (Scholastic Bks). Hardcover. 16 pages. 8” x 8”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780545450058. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Frosty the Snowman. Rollins, Jack & Nelson, Steve. ➼ Featuring a sound button rendition of the 1950 hit holiday tune, a shaped board book adaptation invites young children to enjoy the familiar story of the lovable snowman in the magical hat as depicted in the annual cartoon television classic. Illustrations. ➼ Candy Cane Pr (Ideals Pubns). Board. 16 pages. 7” x 8”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780824919108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99

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Frosty the Snowman (Big Golden Board Books). Muldrow, Diane, et al. ➼ An oversized Golden board book based on the beloved 1969 animated special retells the entire story about the jolly snowman with a button nose and eyes made out of coal in a format designed to appeal to preschool-aged fans. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Board. 22 pages. 9 1/4” x 10 3/4”. Sep. (media tie-ins). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780385378703. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 Frosty the Snowman (Book & CD). Loggins, Kenny. Illus by Wade Zahares. Music & lyrics by Steve Nelson & Jack Rollins. ➼ Complemented by a CD recording of three songs by Kenny Loggins, an endearing reinterpretation of the holiday classic also features illustrations by the award-winning artist of Window Music. Illustrations. ➼ Imagine Pub (Charlesbridge Pub). S&L. 28 pages. Nov. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781623540128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 A Green Christmas!, Book 6 (Galaxy Zack). O’Ryan, Ray. Illus by Colin Jack. ➼ Looking forward to returning to Earth to spend a white Christmas in Vermont with his relatives, Zack is disappointed by a cosmic storm that forces him to cancel his plans and hits his home planet of Nebulon with a fantastical green snowstorm. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Little Simon (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 128 pages. 5 1/2” x 7 5/16”. Oct. (science fiction). Gr K-2. (Early Readers) ISBN 9781442482258. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Little Simon (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781442482241. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99

Hanukkah in Alaska. Brown, Barbara. Illus by Stacey Schuett. ➼ A little girl describes the short, harsh days of winter in Alaska and her efforts to keep a moose from destroying trees and the swing in her back yard, which she finally succeeds in doing with the help of a Hanukkah treat. Includes facts about Hanukkah and the aurora borealis. Illustrations. ➼ Henry Holt. Reinforced. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780805097481. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99

Happy Holidays, Bubble Guppies! (Bubble Guppies). Tillworth, Mary. Illus by Mike Jackson. ➼ A holiday-themed storybook for boys and girls from ages 3 to 7 includes liftthe-flap surprises on every page to help celebrate the season with Nickelodeon’s Bubble Guppies. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Paper. 16 pages. 8” x 8”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780449817797. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Random House. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480608801. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99

Heidi Heckelbeck and the Christmas Surprise (Heidi Heckelbeck). Coven, Wanda. Illus by Priscilla Burris. ➼ Taking her mom’s special charm bracelet without asking, then losing and finding it again in a damaged state, little Heidi unsuccessfully tries to fix the bracelet with magic and struggles to find the courage to tell her mom the truth, a situation that overshadows her holiday enthusiasm. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Little Simon (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 128 pages. 5 1/2” x 7 5/16”. Oct. (chapter books). Gr K-2. (Early Readers) ISBN 9781442481251. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Little Simon (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781442481244. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99

Hello Kitty, Hello Winter! Sanrio Co. Illus by Jean Hirashima. ➼ Through sparse text and cheerful original scenic art, preschoolers are invited to join Hello Kitty and her lovable friends as they delight in all that winter has to offer: hot cocoa, ice skating and more. Illustrations. ➼ Abrams Appleseed. Board. 14 pages. 6” x 8”. Sep. (concepts). Preschool-Gr K. (Board Books) ISBN 9781419707971. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 Holiday in Enchancia (Sofia the First). Hapka, Cathy. Illus by Disney Storybook Artists. ➼ When a snowstorm threatens to keep King Roland away from home during the holidays, Sofia leads her family on a daring expedition to find him and shows Amber that spending the season with loved ones is better than any present, in a story complemented by sparkly


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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR S N O W & C E L E B R AT I O N S stickers and a special appearance by Princess Aurora. Original. 125,000 first printing. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Pr. Hardcover. 24 pages. 8” x 10”. Nov. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781423183969. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Disney Pr. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480615373. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99

Home for Christmas: Super Special (Canterwood Crest). Burkhart, Jessica. ➼ A conclusion to the popular series finds Lauren hosting her friends and foes in her home in Connecticut, where they are challenged to call a truce during the Christmas season to help rehabilitate retired racehorses. Original. ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Paper. 304 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 5/8”. Nov. (animals). Gr 4-6. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9781442436619. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480623989. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99

If It’s Snowy and You Know It, Clap Your Paws! Norman, Kim. Illus by Liza Woodruff. ➼ The team behind Ten on the Sled present a second winterthemed romp based on the classic song, “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” in which a group of endearing animals play joyfully in the snow until their wild adventures drift in a surprising direction. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Hardcover. 24 pages. 8 1/2” x 10 7/8”. Oct. (nature). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781454903840. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 It’s a SpongeBob Christmas! (SpongeBob SquarePants) (Picturebacks®). ➼ A giftappropriate, full-color storybook adaptation of a first SpongeBob SquarePants stop-motion animation television special finds the friends of Bikini Bottom putting their own spin on the Christmas holiday. Original. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Sep. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780385378567. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99

Jingle Bell Doc. Higginson, Sheila Sweeny. Illus by Disney Storybook Artists. ➼ Looking forward to hearing her father’s childhood toy bear ringing its bell on Christmas morning, Doc searches for a fix when the bear’s bell is broken while Lambie, Stuffy and the rest of the toys prepare a loving gift to express their love for Doc. 75,000 first printing. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Pr. Board. 12 pages. 6” x 6”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9781423183860. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Marley’s Christmas Pageant (Marley). Grogan, John. Illus by Richard Cowdrey. ➼ A holiday-themed Marley tale complemented by interactive lift-flaps finds the irrepressible pooch joining the family during an exciting Christmas pageant in which Cassie is playing one of the roles. By the best-selling author of Marley & Me. Original. 75,000 first printing. Movie tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ HarperFestival. Paper. 16 pages. 8” x 8”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 1. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780061853821. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Merry Christmas, Pocoyo (Pocoyo). Depken, Kristen L. & Random House. ➼ A festive board book that features sturdy pages, a sparkly cover and glitter on every spread makes it the perfect way for youngsters to celebrate the holidays with Pocoyo, Pato, Elly and Loula! Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Board. 12 pages. 7” x 8”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Toddler-Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780449819036. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Merry Christmas, Splat (Splat the Cat). Scotton, Rob, auth & illus. ➼ From the bestselling author of Splat the Cat comes a hilarious tale that begins on the night before Christmas with Splat wondering if he’s been good enough this year to deserve a really big present, and after a series of mishaps, it turns out that Splat may have been a good enough cat after all! 100,000 first printing. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 40 pages. 9” x 9”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780062124500. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99



Merry Christmas, Woody (Disney/Pixar Toy Story Picturebacks®). Depken, Kristen L. & the editors of RH Disney. ➼ A festive holiday tale finds Buzz Lightyear, Sheriff Woody and their Toy Story companions ringing in the holidays in a gift-appropriate volume complemented by press-out character ornaments. Original. Movie tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Bks. Paper. 16 pages. 8” x 8”. Sep. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780736430708. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 A Merry Olde Christmas, No. 6 (Dance Class). Béka. Illus by Crip. ➼ Visiting their friend, Prune, in London for the holidays, dancers Julie, Lucie and Alia learn that Prune needs their help staging a competitive Christmas musical that is being sabotaged by their mean-spirited rival, Carla. Illustrations. ➼ Papercutz. Hardcover. 48 pages. 6 1/2” x 9”. Oct. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 2-5. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9781597074421. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 Merry Pinkmas! (Pinkalicious) (Book & Accessories). Kann, Victoria, auth & illus. ➼ A Pinkalicious holiday tale follows the pink-loving heroine’s efforts to convince her family to switch to a pink, artificial tree at the same time she attempts to persuade Santa to upgrade to a pink suit, in a lighthearted story complemented by eight holiday cards, a fold-out poster and a sheet of stickers. Original. 150,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperFestival. Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780062189127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ HarperFestival. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480615380. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99

Mia’s Nutcracker Ballet (Mia). Farley, Robin. Illus by Olga Ivanov & Aleksey Ivanov. ➼ A sumptuous picture book adaptation of the classic ballet story features Mia the dancing kitten imagining herself in the starring role after receiving a toy nutcracker from her grandfather, in a tale that features foil and sparkle accents on lavishly detailed spreads. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 32 pages. 9” x 9”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780062238306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.99


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’TIS THE SEASON FOR S N O W & C E L E B R AT I O N S The Missing Christmas Tree Glitter Board Book (Thomas & Friends). Awdry, W. Illus by Tommy Stubbs. ➼ On a snowy Christmas Eve at the Town Square, Thomas the Tank Engine volunteers to let the children of Sodor decorate him while his friends search for the missing Christmas tree. Illustrations. ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Board. 12 pages. 7” x 8”. Sep. (media tie-ins). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780449817131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Mouse’s Christmas Cookie. Thomas, Patricia. Illus by Jon Nez. ➼ When a mischievous Mouse snatches a cookie from his dish, Cat chases Mouse all over the living room until Cat decides to give Mouse the cookie as a Christmas gift and Mouse reciprocates by giving Cat a silver bell for his collar. Illustrations. ➼ Amazon Children’s Pub. Hardcover. 9” x 9”. Nov. (animals). Gr 1-2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781477847046. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 My Weird School Special Edition: Deck the Halls, We’re Off the Walls! (My Weird School). Gutman, Dan. Illus by Jim Paillot. ➼ A Christmas special edition featuring 32 pages of games and bonus content finds A. J. and the gang lining up at the mall to see Santa Claus only to have their efforts challenged by a place-swapping kid rapper and a disappointing discovery. Simultaneous. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Library. 144 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 5/8”. Sep. (humorous stories). Gr 1-5. (Early Readers) ISBN 9780062206831. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.89 ➼ HarperCollins. Paper. ISBN 9780062206824. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99

The Night Before Christmas. Classic Edition. Moore, Clement Clarke. Illus by Charles Santore. ➼ A board book edition of the best-selling adaptation of Clement C. Moore’s classic holiday poem showcases the original format’s best-selling features on sturdy board stock. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of Paul Revere’s Ride. Illustrations. ➼ Applesauce Pr (Simon & Schuster). Board. 26 pages. 6 11/16” x 7”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9781604334388. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95

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The Night Before Christmas: The Classic Rhyme With Flaps to Lift and Sparkling Surprises! Moore, Clement Clarke. Illus by Maggie Downer. ➼ An interactive board book adaptation of the timeless Christmas poem features an image of Santa Claus in a feltfinish red suit on the cover and invites young children to lift surprise flaps to see Saint Nick’s arrival, look inside his sack of presents and more. Illustrations. ➼ Armadillo Bks. Board. 10 pages. Nov. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9781861472939. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 The Night Jesus Was Born. Froeb, Lori C. Illus by Estelle Corke. ➼ A gently illustrated adaptation of the first Christmas story is designed for read-aloud sharing and is complemented by six pressout ornaments featuring famous characters and symbols. Illustrations. ➼ Kregel Pubns. Board. 12 pages. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780825455551. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 Noelle’s Christmas Crush (Crush). Darling, Angela. ➼ Falling for Noel, whose similar name and Christmas Eve birthday make her think they are perfect for each other, Noelle, a girl with a Christmas birthday, wonders if Noel’s friendliness toward her is just a reflection of his holiday spirit. Simultaneous. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 160 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Oct. (romance). Gr 4-6. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9781442483385. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781442483378. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99

One-Dog Sleigh. Casanova, Mary. Illus by Ard Hoyt. ➼ On the 10-year anniversary of One-Dog Canoe, the authorillustrator team present a wintertime version of their popular picture book that is filled with lyrical text, bouncy rhythm and whimsical illustrations. Illustrations. ➼ Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Reinforced. 32 pages. 7 3/4” x 10”. Sep. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780374356392 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99

One Hundred Snowmen. Arena, Jennifer. Illus by Stephen Gilpin. ➼ A growing number of snowmen engage in whimsical, playful antics while inviting young children to practice their counting skills up to 100. Illustrations. ➼ Amazon Children’s Pub. Hardcover. 8” x 10”. Nov. (concepts). Gr 1-2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781477847039. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 The Perfect Christmas Pageant (Everyday Zoo). Meyer, Joyce. ➼ When Hayley Hippo is asked to direct the annual Christmas pageant, she sets out to make everything perfect, however, after a series of disappointing mishaps, Hayley and her friends realize that Christmas is not about the glittering lights, the perfect setting or an impressive show, but is a celebration of the birth of the Christ child. Illustrations. ➼ Zondervan. Hardcover. 40 pages. 6” x 11”. Sep. (religious fiction). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780310723547. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Plankton’s Christmas Surprise! (SpongeBob SquarePants) (Picturebacks®). Martinez, Heather, illus. ➼ Preparing for the arrival of the Christmas holiday, SpongeBob, Plankton and their Bikini Bottom friends go overboard with their decorating and gift exchanges, in an interactive storybook that is complemented by festive lift-flaps. Original. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Paper. 16 pages. 8” x 8”. Sep. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780449818510. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Random House. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480608832. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99

“Post” Mark: Santa’s Misfit Postman. Perry, Mark. Illus by Lia Marcoux. ➼ Regarded as a misfit by his peers because he dreams of traveling the world and writing about his adventures, Mark eventually visits all of the seven continents before arriving at the North Pole, where he becomes Santa’s official postman. Illustrations. ➼ Delor Francis Pr. Hardcover. 32 pages. Nov. (holidays & celebrations). Gr 4-6. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9780983894704. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95


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Santa’s Workshop: The Inside Story! Lewis, Jan, illus. ➼ A lighthearted exploration of Santa’s base of operation invites youngsters to peek beneath interactive lift-flaps to observe the arrival of a postman, sparkling snow decorations and Santa’s secret locker stash of cakes. Illustrations. ➼ Armadillo Bks. Board. 10 pages. 10” x 10”. Nov. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9781861473141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 The Smurfs Christmas (Smurfs Graphic Novels). Peyo, auth & illus. ➼ A collection of Smurf tales follows the holiday festivities of the irrepressible residents of Smurf Village, who stuff their stockings and exchange gifts while outmaneuvering dragons, foiling a lurking Gargamel and rescuing a kidnapped Santa Claus. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Papercutz. Hardcover. 56 pages. 6 1/2” x 9”. Sep. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 2-6. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9781597074520. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 ➼ Papercutz. Paper. ISBN 9781597074513. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99

Snow Bears Never Lie. Said. Illus by Marine Ludin. ➼ A gently illustrated story about the power and beauty of friendship and belief finds a little girl struggling to overcome a fear of the dark in order to search for snowberries in a deep forest, where she accidentally awakens a friendly snow bear who grants her three wishes. By the author of Be to Me the Night: Love Poems. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ NorthSouth Bks. Hardcover. 32 pages. 11” x 8 1/2”. Sep. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780735841376. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 The Snowman. Briggs, Raymond. ➼ An awardwinning, classic story about the friendship between a boy and a snowman, now available in a larger-sized board book, perfectly captures the wonder and innocence of childhood and has enchanted children for over 30 years. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Board. 34 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 1/4”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Toddlers-Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780385378697. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99



The Snowman’s Wish. van Straaten, Harmen, auth & illus. ➼ Teased by other toys because he is neglected on the bottom of the toy case, a snow globe snowman hears beautiful music on a wintry night and is granted a magical hour outside of his snow globe, during which he shares a dance with a beautiful little music box ballerina. By the award-winning creator of Duck’s Tale. Illustrations. ➼ NorthSouth Bks. Hardcover. 8 1/2” x 11”. Oct. (fantasy). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780735841444. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 The Snowy Day (Pip and Posy). Editors of Nosy Crow. Illus by Alex Scheffler. ➼ Sharing a fun-filled day in the snow but unable to agree on what kind of snow creature they should build, Pip and Posy consider such options as a snow mouse and a snow rabbit before finding a fun way to compromise. By the illustrator of The Gruffalo. Illustrations. ➼ Nosy Crow (Candlewick Pr). S&L. 32 pages. 8 11/16” x 8 11/16”. Oct. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780763666071. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Snowy Wishes (Magic Puppy). Bentleyh, Sue. Illus by Angela Swan. ➼ Afflicted by seasickness while spending the Christmas holiday on a cruise with her family, Robyn finds comfort and friendship in the company of a white Labrador puppy and a girl from Lapland with whom she shares a magical Christmas adventure. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. 128 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 5/8”. Oct. (animals). Gr 2-4. (Early Readers) ISBN 9780448467375. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Squacky and the Gift of Christmas (Pajanimals). ➼ Looking forward to the coming holiday season, Squacky thinks of the many gifts he hopes to receive before joining his Pajanimal friends on a journey through the night sky that teaches him how Christmas is less about presents and more about spending time with loved ones. Illustrations. ➼ Running Pr. Board. 12 pages. 7” x 7 1/2”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780762450275. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95


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’TIS THE SEASON FOR S N O W & C E L E B R AT I O N S Squirrels on Skis (Beginner Books®). Ray, J. Hamilton. Illus by Pascal Lemaitre. ➼ Designed in the style of a classic read-aloud, a lighthearted tale by an Emmy Award-winning writer for the popular television show Between the Lions follows the efforts of intrepid reporter Sally Sue Breeze to stop a band of wacky skiing squirrels before pest-control worker Stanley Powers sucks them up in his vacuum device. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Hardcover. 64 pages. 6 1/2” x 9”. Sep. (animals). Gr K-3. (Early Readers) ISBN 9780449810811. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 ➼ Random House. Library. ISBN 9780375971525. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99

The Stable That Bob Built (Big Idea Books / VeggieTales). Kenney, Cindy. ➼ In this silly story about a very Veggie Christmas Pageant, the beloved VeggieTales characters recreate the story of Jesus’ birth — complete with a mooing cow at the stable and pie-eating shepherds and their lambs. Includes stickers. Reprint. Illustrations. ➼ Zondervan. Paper. 32 pages. 4 3/4” x 7 1/8”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780310739777. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Steampunk: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (Steampunk Classics). Dickens, Charles. Basic, Zdenko, illus. ➼ Charles Dickens’ classic story has been transformed with fresh, edgy steampunk illustrations, and this volume includes two more Christmas favorites by Dickens presented in their entirety: A Christmas Tree and The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Running Pr. Hardcover. 304 pages. 7” x 8”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Gr 7+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9780762450909. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.95 Tallulah’s Nutcracker (Tallulah). Singer, Marilyn. Illus by Alexandra Boiger. ➼ Just in time for Christmas, Tallulah is about to get her fondest wish — a starring role in a real production of The Nutcracker — and she works very hard to be the most marvel-

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ous mouse of all, but opening night brings some surprises. Illustrations. ➼ Clarion Bks (Houghton Mifflin). Hardcover. 48 pages. 9” x 11”. Oct. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780547845579. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Thomas’ Night Before Christmas Little Golden Book (Thomas & Friends) (Little Golden Books). Hooke, R. Schuyler. Illus by Richard Courtney. ➼ A Thomas & Friends adaptation of Clement C. Moore’s classic Christmas poem features the devoted engine friends from Sodor in a rhyming holiday tale inspired by the popular series of the Reverend W. Awdry. Illustrations. ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 24 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Sep. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780449816639. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Burton, Tim, auth & illus. ➼ Featuring an updated design and removable sticker, a 20th-anniversary rerelease traces the story of Halloweenland inhabitant Jack Skellington, who kidnaps and replaces Santa Claus only to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Movie tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Pr. S&L. 40 pages. 9” x 11”. Aug. (media tie-ins). Preschool+. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781423178699. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Twas the Night Before Christmas. Moore, Clement Clarke. Illus by Jon Goodell. ➼ Small and sturdy, this beautifully illustrated board book is the perfect way to introduce toddlers and preschoolers to the magic and traditions of Christmas. Illustrations. ➼ Accord Pub (Andrews McMeel). Board. 26 pages. 8” x 8”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Board Books) ISBN 9781449435578. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 The Twelve Days of Christmas. Pagnoni, Roberta & Rigo, Laura, illus. ➼ A sumptuously illustrated board book adaptation of the classic holiday song features extrathick, shaped pages that give the book a layered three-dimensional effect and depicts each of the 12 famous gifts on brightly colored, lavishly detailed spreads. Illustrations. ➼ Barron’s Educ Ser. Board. 24 pages. 7 7/8” x 9 7/16”. Aug. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780764166228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99

The Velveteen Rabbit Christmas (My Readers, Level 1). Barbo, Maria S. Illus by Michael Hague. ➼ Helping his family prepare for the upcoming holiday festivities, a little boy participates in decorating the Christmas tree, hanging stockings and setting the table only to discover that his beloved toy rabbit has gone missing amidst all the excitement. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Square Fish. Hardcover. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Aug. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Early Readers) ISBN 9781250017680. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Square Fish. Paper. ISBN 9781250017697. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99

When Christmas Feels Like Home. Griffith, Gretchen. Illus by Carolina Farias. ➼ Eduardo’s family is moving from Latin America to the United States, so he must leave his friends behind and embrace his new surroundings, but the United States doesn’t feel like home — until Christmastime. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Albert Whitman. Reinforced. 32 pages. 8” x 10”. Sep. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780807588727. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 When It Snows. Collingridge, Richard, auth & illus. ➼ Combines gentle text and lavish illustrations of snowy sunset landscapes in the tale of a boy and his teddy bear, who share a magical adventure in a land of snowmen, reindeer and elves whom he can visit whenever he reads a favorite story. A first picture book. Illustrations. ➼ Feiwel & Friends. S&L. 32 pages. 9 1/2” x 9 1/4”. Aug. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 1. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781250028310. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Winter Wonderland, No. 5 (Magic Ponies). Bentley, Sue. Illus by Angela Swan. ➼ Snowed in by a massive storm that has shut down her school and separated her from her friends, a disappointed Preeti Namesh is astonished to meet a magical pony named Comet who asks her to help find his missing twin sister. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. 128 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 5/8”. Sep. (fantasy). Gr 1-3. (Early Readers) ISBN 9780448467863. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99


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Fossils are like voices from the past. They provide important insights into time before recorded human history. This innovative new series from Crabtree offers readers a fascinating look at fossils, including how fossils form, different fossil types, and how paleontologists analyze fossils to learn about animals, plants, and environments from long ago. Readers will also compare fossils with animals and plants living today.

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Panama? A Migration Story

An interview with author Jan Tornhill

Writing a fact-based picture book can be challenging; facts need to be accurate but also written to a younger age group. How did you approach writing this book? Tough the primary reason for writing Is Tis Panama? was to introduce younger kids to the amazing migratory habits of various animals, it seemed obvious to me that, for this age group, I needed to create an engaging character for them to root for. Once I’d settled on a fctional narrative format and began writing, I realized I was able to insert some fairly complex information into Sammy’s epic journey without being overbearing. I also included notes at the end to add more detail about some of this information.

Why did you pick a warbler for your story? I’ve got a soft spot for warblers, particularly for Wilson’s warblers. My birding friends and I have a homemade trophy (a tomato paste can with a fake bird glued on top) that’s awarded for the frst Wilson’s sighting each year. When I was fortunate enough to be in the Yukon for the spring migration a few years ago, I was astonished to discover that Wilson’s warblers arrived a full week before their eastern counterparts began passing through southern Ontario! I began reading about the incredibly long migration of this tiny species and immediately knew I wanted to tell kids about it.

Sammy, the Wilson’s warbler, knows he has to migrate but takes a longer than usual route. Why? After settling on a list of animals I wanted to include in the book and their diferent migration strategies, I realized I had to send Sammy considerably of course so he could bump into some of these other characters. In particular, had I written about Sammy fying to Panama the usual way, he wouldn’t have had a chance to meet a garter snake migrating to a cave to hibernate with thousands of other snakes, nor would he have met the humpback whales on their journey from the North Atlantic to the Caribbean to calve.

Te art, created by Soyeon Kim, is stunning. It combines whimsical textures and backgrounds but keeps key information accurate. How signifcant is that? It’s incredibly important. Sammy is not just a bird—he’s a specifc type of bird, a Wilson’s warbler. And the same goes for all the other species in the book: they all needed to be identifable, especially since some have cousins that look quite similar. Soyeon has done an incredible job of clearly showing the necessary traits of each animal as well as the various environments they live in, while at the same time creating visually beautiful pieces of art that encapsulate character and atmosphere. I’m so thrilled with it!

I’ve included a map of Sammy’s journey in the book. Classes could investigate other routes he might have taken and other migrating animals he could have met on his journey, such as sea turtles, bats, or other bird species. We also have a tendency in the north to think of local migratory birds as “our” birds, when, in fact, many of these species spend up to eight months in their winter homes in other parts of the world. Learning about migration can open up the world for kids. And don’t forget—humans migrate, too. Many classrooms will have new immigrants, or at least second-generation ones. Talking about this could help personalize the migration experience.

Te Kirkus review of the book called the book “an unusual and attractive take on a perennially absorbing topic,” and said that the “possibilities for use in the classroom are endless.” How do you see this book being used in the classroom? I’ve included several other strategies, in addition to migration, that animals use for dealing with winter (ptarmigans change color and grow more feathers; caribou stay in the north but move to areas with softer snow; snakes migrate to dens where they hibernate). Tis opens up opportunities to explore other adaptations that help animals survive winter.


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