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Candlewick Press Fall 2011
Picture books
From a master of visual comedy comes the royally satisfying tale of a swollen
head blown out of proportion—and a blowhard
brought down to earth.
King Hugo's Huge Ego
July 26, 2011Picture Books
Chris Van Dusen
HardbackFORMAT:
9 3/4TRIM: 11 5/16X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5004-9
PRICE: $16.99
ON SALE: 7/26/2011
PAGES: 40
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From the creator of Taking a Bath with the Dog comes a
fanciful new heroine—and a wry look at a world where objects are footloose and
fancy-free.
What if Everything Had Legs?
August 23, 2011Picture Books
Scott MenchinIllustrated by: Scott Menchin
HardbackFORMAT:
9 1/16TRIM: 9 13/16X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4220-4
PRICE: $15.99
ON SALE: 8/23/2011
PAGES: 32
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For a young boy growing up in the segregated south, a town
drinking fountain becomes the source of an epiphany.
White Water
August 23, 2011Picture Books
Michael Bandy and Eric SteinIllustrated by: Shadra Strickland
HardbackFORMAT:
9 5/8TRIM: 11 5/16X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-3678-4
PRICE: $16.99
ON SALE: 8/23/2011
PAGES: 40
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As Noah’s wife sings the animals to sleep, an age-old
tale is told afresh in a soothing poetic form brought to life with beautiful collage
illustrations.
Naamah and the Ark at Night
August 09, 2011Picture Books
Susan Campbell BartolettiIllustrated by: Holly Meade
HardbackFORMAT:
10 1/4TRIM: 11 7/16X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4242-6
PRICE: $16.99
ON SALE: 8/9/2011
PAGES: 32
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A deeply affecting tale of love, loss, and remembering –told in clear-eyed prose by a top journalist and illustrated
by a renowned American painter.
Sammy in the Sky
August 09, 2011Picture Books
Barbara WalshIllustrated by: Jamie Wyeth
HardbackFORMAT:
9 3/4TRIM: 11 5/16X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4927-2
PRICE: $16.99
ON SALE: 8/9/2011
PAGES: 32
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How to comfort a young child who misses a special person when he or she is away? A
treasured picture book creator has the perfect
solution.
Love Waves
September 13, 2011Picture Books
Rosemary WellsIllustrated by: Rosemary Wells
HardbackFORMAT:
8 7/16TRIM: 9 5/8X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4989-0
PRICE: $15.99
ON SALE: 9/13/2011
PAGES: 32
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The relentlessly cheery Mouse pushes a cold-suffering Bear
to new heights of melodrama in a hilarious new adventure
starring the unlikely pair.
The Sniffles for Bear
September 13, 2011Picture Books
Bonny BeckerIllustrated by: Kady MacDonald Denton
HardbackFORMAT:
10 5/8TRIM: 9 1/4X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4756-8
PRICE: $16.99
ON SALE: 9/13/2011
PAGES: 32
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For sleepy little ones everywhere, Newbery
Medalist Patricia MacLachlan offers a lyrical Tanzanian
lullaby that follows a loving family through their day.
Lala Salama
November 08, 2011Picture Books
A Tanzanian Lullaby
Patricia MacLachlanIllustrated by: Elizabeth Zunon
HardbackFORMAT:
9 3/4TRIM: 11 5/16X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4747-6
PRICE: $16.99
ON SALE: 11/8/2011
PAGES: 32
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A little boy responds to his mother’s death in a genuine,
deeply moving story leavened by glimmers of humor and captivating illustrations.
The Scar
November 08, 2011Picture Books
Charlotte MoundlicIllustrated by: Olivier Tallec
HardbackFORMAT:
7 11/16TRIM: 9 7/16X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5341-5
PRICE: $14.99
ON SALE: 11/8/2011
PAGES: 32
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Matt Tavares's lavish illustrations illuminate the
definitive edition of a beloved seasonal classic.
Over the River and Through the Wood
September 27, 2011Picture Books
L. Maria ChildIllustrated by: Matt Tavares
HardbackFORMAT:
9 3/4TRIM: 11 5/16X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-2790-4
PRICE: $16.99
ON SALE: 9/27/2011
PAGES: 32
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When a quiet-loving cat takes an unexpected tour of the neighborhood, he’s in for
some rude surprises—until he discovers the purrfect
solution.
Homer, the Library Cat
November 08, 2011Picture Books
Reeve LindberghIllustrated by: Anne Wilsdorf
HardbackFORMAT:
10 5/8TRIM: 9 1/16X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-3448-3
PRICE: $15.99
ON SALE: 11/8/2011
PAGES: 32
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Loving someone to the moon and back takes on a whole
new dimension! The cherished classic is even more enticing
in a pop-up edition.
Guess How Much I Love You
September 27, 2011Pop-Up
Sam McBratneyIllustrated by: Anita Jeram
HardbackFORMAT:
9 5/8TRIM: 9 5/8X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5378-1
PRICE: $19.99
ON SALE: 9/27/2011
PAGES: 16
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Elmo is just bursting with love! This enchanting novelty
edition of the best-selling Sesame Street book includes a
perfect personalized finale.
Elmo Loves You!: The Pop-Up
September 13, 2011Novelty Books
Sesame Workshop
HardbackFORMAT:
9 1/16TRIM: 10 13/16X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5273-9
PRICE: $19.99
ON SALE: 9/13/2011
PAGES: 16
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A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative
tale with a cheeky twist—aided by graphically simple
(and simply hilarious) illustrations.
I Want My Hat Back
September 27, 2011Picture Books
Jon KlassenIllustrated by: Jon Klassen
HardbackFORMAT:
7 7/8TRIM: 11X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5598-3
PRICE: $15.99
ON SALE: 9/27/2011
PAGES: 40
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A compelling look at two leaders who held the world’s fate in their hands—and the
holiday visit that sealed a friendship and steered the
course of World War II.
Franklin and Winston
September 13, 2011Picture Books
A Christmas That Changed the World
Douglas WoodIllustrated by: Barry Moser
HardbackFORMAT:
9 1/16TRIM: 11X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-3383-7
PRICE: $16.99
ON SALE: 9/13/2011
PAGES: 40
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A true story inspires the moving tale of a mule that played a key role in the civil
rights movement—and a young boy who sees history
anew.
Belle, The Last Mule at Gee's Bend
September 13, 2011Picture Books
A Civil Rights Story
Calvin Alexander Ramsey and Bettye StroudIllustrated by: John Holyfield
HardbackFORMAT:
9 13/16TRIM: 10 1/4X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4058-3
PRICE: $15.99
ON SALE: 9/13/2011
PAGES: 32
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Digga digga digga digga zat zoom crash!
Leslie Patricelli’s lovable (but noisy!) new character finds an
ingenious way to create a sound all his own.
Be Quiet, Mike!
August 23, 2011Picture Books
Leslie Patricelli
HardbackFORMAT:
9 7/16TRIM: 9 7/16X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4477-2
PRICE: $14.99
ON SALE: 8/23/2011
PAGES: 40
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From a pop-up master and an acclaimed poet and author
comes a glorious celebration of the true spirit of Chanukah.
Chanukah Lights
September 27, 2011Novelty Books
Michael J. RosenIllustrated by: Robert Sabuda
HardbackFORMAT:
8TRIM: 9X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5533-4
PRICE: $34.99
ON SALE: 9/27/2011
PAGES: 16
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Non-fiction
and
Middle Grade
The trusted, New York Times best-selling author of It’s
Perfectly Normal presents a charming and reassuring
picture book series for preschoolers.
Who Has What?
September 13, 2011Non-Fiction - Picture Book
All About Girls' Bodies and Boys' Bodies
Robie H. HarrisIllustrated by: Nadine Bernard Westcott
HardbackFORMAT:
9 5/8TRIM: 10 5/8X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-2931-1
PRICE: $15.99
ON SALE: 9/13/2011
PAGES: 32
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A Scott O’Dell Award-winning graphic novelist follows three
dauntless adventurers on a Jules Verne-inspired
challenge: circling the world, solo!
Around the World
October 11, 2011Graphic Novel
Matt PhelanIllustrated by: Matt Phelan
HardbackFORMAT:
6 5/8TRIM: 8X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-3619-7
PRICE: $24.99
ON SALE: 10/11/2011
PAGES: 240
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PaperbackFORMAT:
7 1/2TRIM: 9X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5290-6
PRICE: $14.99
ON SALE: 9/13/2011
PAGES: 208
Become a family tree detective and uncover your
family heritage!
Who Do You Think You Are? Be a Family Tree Detective
October 11, 2011Non Fiction - Novelty
Dan WaddellIllustrated by:
HardbackFORMAT:
9 5/8TRIM: 10 5/8X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5547-1
PRICE: $19.99
ON SALE: 10/11/2011
PAGES: 24
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The editors of The Horn Book join with top authors, illustrators, and critics in this definitive resource for parents who wish to enrich the reading lives of their children. Its four sections include:
Reading to ThemChoosing and sharing board books and picture books with babies and very young children
Reading with ThemLaunching the new reader with easy readers and chapter books
Reading on Their OwnExploring what children read—and how they read—by genre and gender
Leaving Them AloneRespecting the reading privacy of the young adult
"A godsend for adults who want to instill a passion for reading in the next generation." –
Boston Globe
A Family of Readers
September 13, 2011Non-Fiction
The Book Lover’s Guide to Children’s and Young Adult Literature
Roger Sutton, Martha V. Parravano, The Horn Book, Inc.
PaperbackFORMAT:
6 1/2TRIM: 9X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5755-0
PRICE: $14.99
ON SALE: 9/13/2011
PAGES: 368
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A street-smart tale about a displaced teen who learns to
defend what’s right—the Cowboy Way.
Ghetto Cowboy
August 09, 2011Fiction - Illustrated Middle-grade
G. NeriIllustrated by: Jesse Joshua Watson
HardbackFORMAT:
5 1/2TRIM: 8 1/4X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4922-7
PRICE: $15.99
ON SALE: 8/9/2011
PAGES: 224
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An ancient painting… A magical labyrinth… Skeletons
found in a locked room…
The Blackhope Enigma
August 09, 2011Middle-grade Novel
Teresa Flavin
HardbackFORMAT:
5 1/8TRIM: 7 5/8X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5694-2
PRICE: $15.99
ON SALE: 8/9/2011
PAGES: 304
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Thirteen-year-old Travis has a secret: he can’t read. But a shrewd teacher and a sassy
girl are about to change everything in this witty and
deeply moving novel.
Bluefish
September 13, 2011Young Adult Novel
Pat Schmatz
HardbackFORMAT:
5 1/2TRIM: 8 1/4X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5334-7
PRICE: $15.99
ON SALE: 9/13/2011
PAGES: 240
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Gorgeous artwork illuminates a robust and wildly
entertaining fantasy, wryly retold by Katherine and John
Paterson.
The Flint Heart
September 27, 2011Fiction - Illustrated Middle-grade
Katherine and John PatersonIllustrated by: John Rocco
HardbackFORMAT:
6 7/8TRIM: 8 1/4X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4712-4
PRICE: $19.99
ON SALE: 9/27/2011
PAGES: 304
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An ancient calendar comes to an end in 2012—and many predict the world will end
with it. Can one Mayan girl make a difference?
Starfields
September 27, 2011Middle-grade Novel
Carolyn Marsden
HardbackFORMAT:
5 1/8TRIM: 7 5/8X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4820-6
PRICE: $15.99
ON SALE: 9/27/2011
PAGES: 224
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Master storyteller Sonya Hartnett crafts a magical and moving fable about war and redemption . . . and what it
means to be free.
The Midnight Zoo
September 13, 2011Fiction - Illustrated Middle-grade
Sonya Hartnett
HardbackFORMAT:
5 1/4TRIM: 7 3/4X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5339-2
PRICE: $16.99
ON SALE: 9/13/2011
PAGES: 208
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Extensive back matter includes:Author’s noteNotes on the charactersMorse code with messages to decipherTitanic miscellanyBibliography, articles, periodicals, government documents, discographyEncyclopedia Titanica research and other online resources
Arrogance and innocence, hubris and hope—twenty-four haunting voices of the Titanic tragedy, as
well as the iceberg itself, are evoked in a stunning tour de force.
The Watch That Ends the Night
October 11, 2011Young Adult Novel
Voices from the Titanic
Allan Wolf
HardbackFORMAT:
6 1/2TRIM: 9X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-3703-3
PRICE: $21.99
ON SALE: 10/11/2011
PAGES: 480
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“Bolstered by lively asides, the monologues bring to life a prototypical English village in 1255.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!
September 13, 2011Fiction - Illustrated Middle-grade
Voices from a Medieval Village
Laura Amy SchlitzIllustrated by: Robert Byrd
PaperbackFORMAT:
6TRIM: 9X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5094-0
PRICE: $6.99
ON SALE: 9/13/2011
PAGES: 96
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“Mysteries and Moody, a winning combination. . . . Kids
who know the Nancy Drew books will enjoy this even
more.” —Booklist
Judy Moody, Girl Detective
August 09, 2011Fiction - Illustrated Middle-grade
Megan McDonaldIllustrated by: Peter H. Reynolds
PaperbackFORMAT:
5 1/2TRIM: 7 5/16X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4349-2
PRICE: $5.99
ON SALE: 8/9/2011
PAGES: 192
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“Like Zora Neale Hurston, who celebrated her rich roots but was
also a wanderer at heart, this novel of lies and revelations will
reach a wide audience.” –Booklist (starred review)
Zora and Me
December 27, 2011Middle-grade Novel
Victoria Bond and T.R. Simon
PaperbackFORMAT:
5 1/4TRIM: 7 1/2X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5814-4
PRICE: $6.99
ON SALE: 12/27/2011
PAGES: 192
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Young Adult
They’re out for your soul. And they don’t have heaven in
mind....
Angel Burn
May 24, 2011Young Adult Novel
L. A. WeatherlyIllustrated by:
HardbackFORMAT:
5 1/2TRIM: 8 1/4X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5652-2
PRICE: $17.99
ON SALE: 5/24/2011
PAGES: 464
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With exquisite contributions by:
M. T. Anderson Natalie BabbittCalef Brown Susan Cooper Kate DiCamillo Chris Van DusenTimothy Basil Ering Jack GantosNikki Grimes Shannon HaleSteven Kellogg Gregory MaguireMegan McDonald Linda Sue ParkKatherine Paterson James RansomeJon Scieszka Lemony SnicketPatricia and Fredrick McKissack
Take twenty top kids’ authors and illustrators. Give them free
rein to take turns creating a zany progressive story. What could possibly happen next?
The Exquisite Corpse Adventure
August 23, 2011Middle-grade Novel
A Progressive Story Game Played by 20 Celebrated Authors and Illustrators
The National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance
HardbackFORMAT:
6 1/4TRIM: 7 3/4X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5149-7
PRICE: $17.99
ON SALE: 8/23/2011
PAGES: 288
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Illustrated by hot new talent Ming Doyle, Cynthia Leitich
Smith's Tantalize is reimagined as a graphic
novel—seen through Kieren’s werewolf eyes.
Tantalize: Kieren's Story
August 23, 2011Graphic Novel
Cynthia Leitich SmithIllustrated by: Ming Doyle
PaperbackFORMAT:
6 5/8TRIM: 10 3/16X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4114-6
PRICE: $19.99
ON SALE: 8/23/2011
PAGES: 192
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Quick repartee. Unsparing wit. Insight, poignancy, and
spot-on characters. Welcome the much-awaited sequel to
the acclaimed Stoner & Spaz.
Now Playing: Stoner & Spaz II
August 09, 2011Fiction - Young Adult
Ron KoertgeIllustrated by:
HardbackFORMAT:
5 1/2TRIM: 8 1/4X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5081-0
PRICE: $16.99
ON SALE: 8/9/2011
PAGES: 216
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PaperbackFORMAT:
5 1/2TRIM: 8 1/4X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5757-4
PRICE: $6.99
ON SALE: 8/9/2011
PAGES: 192
Perhaps not since Harold and Maude has there been such a likeable unlikely romance.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A unique, unflinching and deeply moving collaboration between two huge literary
talents—the story of a boy, his seriously ill mother, and a
monstrous visitor.
A Monster Calls
September 27, 2011Fiction - Young Adult
Inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd
Patrick NessIllustrated by: Jim Kay
HardbackFORMAT:
6 3/8TRIM: 8 3/16X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5559-4
PRICE: $16.99
ON SALE: 9/27/2011
PAGES: 224
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"With the series complete, it's clear that Patrick Ness has
crafted one of the most important works of young
adult science fiction in recent years." — Publishers Weekly
(starred review)
Monsters of Men
September 13, 2011Fiction - Young Adult
Patrick NessIllustrated by:
PaperbackFORMAT:
5 1/4TRIM: 8 1/2X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5665-2
PRICE: $9.99
ON SALE: 9/13/2011
PAGES: 608
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In this sequel to Stork, Katla LeBlanc has to employ her
grit, spirit, and special gifts to rescue the boy she loves.
Frost
October 11, 2011Fiction - Young Adult
Wendy Delsol
HardbackFORMAT:
5 1/2TRIM: 8 1/4X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5386-6
PRICE: $15.99
ON SALE: 10/11/2011
PAGES: 384
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PaperbackFORMAT:
5 1/2TRIM: 8 1/4X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5687-4
PRICE: $8.99
ON SALE: 9/13/2011
PAGES: 368
With fantastically strange stories by:
M. T. AndersonHolly BlackLibba BrayShawn ChengCassandra ClareCory DoctorowDylan HorrocksKathleen JenningsElizabeth KnoxKelly LinkGarth NixChristopher RoweDelia ShermanYsabeau S. Wilce
In the first major YA steampunk anthology, fourteen top storytellers push the genre’s mix of sci-fi, fantasy, history, and adventure in fascinating new directions.
Steampunk! An Anthology of Fantastically Rich and Strange Stories
October 11, 2011Anthology
edited by Kelly Link and Gavin J. Grant
HardbackFORMAT:
6 1/2TRIM: 9X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4843-5
PRICE: $22.99
ON SALE: 10/11/2011
PAGES: 432
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Carnegie Medalist Mal Peet ignites an epic tale of young
love against the dramatic backdrop of the Cold War and
the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Life: An Exploded Diagram
October 11, 2011Young Adult Novel
Mal Peet
HardbackFORMAT:
5 1/2TRIM: 8 1/2X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5227-2
PRICE: $17.99
ON SALE: 10/11/2011
PAGES: 416
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"Filled with questions about the impact of exile and the human need to belong, this
standout fantasy reveals that its real magic lies in its
writing." — Booklist (starred review)
Finnikin of the Rock
August 09, 2011Fiction - Young Adult
Melina Marchetta
PaperbackFORMAT:
6TRIM: 9X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5292-0
PRICE: $9.99
ON SALE: 8/9/2011
PAGES: 416
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In a new comedy from the best-selling author of
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, two popular girls vie to out-green each
other to snare a boy.
The Crazy Things Girls Do for Love
December 13, 2011Fiction - Young Adult
Dyan Sheldon
HardbackFORMAT:
5 1/2TRIM: 8 1/4X
ISBN: 978-0-7636-5018-6
PRICE: $16.99
ON SALE: 12/13/2011
PAGES: 352
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Eloise artist Hilary Knight brings to life Nina, an
unforgettable character who boldly expresses every
frustration experienced by young readers--and learns how to quiet down in the process.
Nina in That Makes Me Mad
September 27, 2011Fiction - First Readers
Hilary Knight with Steven KrollIllustrated by:
HardbackFORMAT:
6TRIM: 9X
ISBN: 978-1-9351-7910-8
PRICE: $12.95
ON SALE: 9/27/2011
PAGES: 32
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Silly and dignified, Benjamin Bear does everything in his own whimsical way, from
raking leaves with a bare tree to drying dishes on his rabbit friend’s back. Young readers will adore this series of gags.
Benjamin Bear in Fuzzy Thinking
August 23, 2011Fiction - First Readers
Philippe Coudray
HardbackFORMAT:
6TRIM: 9X
ISBN: 978-1-9351-7912-2
PRICE: $12.95
ON SALE: 8/23/2011
PAGES: 32
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Thanks for letting me talk SO long!