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Scholastic Canada is the country’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books in both official languages. The company is a leading provider of quality books, e-books and print and technology-based learning materials and programs. Scholastic also makes a great variety of books available to children through school-based book clubs and book fairs as well as retail and online stores, schools and libraries. Established in Canada in 1957, with a long history of service to schools and families, Scholastic Canada continues to carry out its commitment to “Open a World of Possible” for all children. Learn more at www.scholastic.ca.

NOTE Asia (English) refers to sales of the English edition in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines. French (N. Amer.) refers to sales of the Éditions Scholastic French edition in North America.

For more information, please contact:Maral Maclagan Rights and Contracts Manager Scholastic Canada Ltd. 604 King Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V 1E1, Canada Tel: 416-915-3524 | Fax: 416-849-7912 [email protected]

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About Scholastic Canada New Releases

SELLING POINTS• Fast-paced, thrilling fantasy.

• Arthur Slade is a bestselling and multi-award-winning author.

• Dragons and magical school stories are always popular.

• This is a dragon character like no other.

JANUARY 2020 • Pages: 352 • $14.99• Paperback• 978-1-4431-7551-7 • Size: 5" x 7 3/4" Rights available: World

Ages 10 to 14 Middle-Grade Fiction

Dragon AssassinBy Arthur Slade

Carmen is counting the days to graduation. She’s desperate to finish ahead of her twin brother and the rest of the class at assassin school. She’s an expert with bladed weapons and poisons and is a skilled rider of the giant black swans that are used for their missions. But in a practice sword fight, her brother “accidentally” blinds her in one eye. She keeps training, but drops to the bottom of her class. Then the emperor of the nearby kingdom is killed by an assassin and war is declared on the school itself. Worst of all, Carmen discovers that her

power-hungry brother may have betrayed them all. In desperation, she makes a life-altering pact with a dragon to save her school. But can she trust this clever dragon to keep his word?

She’s tough and she’s determined to be a top assassin.

ARTHUR SLADE is the author of over a dozen novels for young readers, including The Hunchback Assignments, which won the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, and Dust, winner of the Governor General’s Award for Children’s Literature. He also wrote the graphic novel Modo: Ember’s End. He lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. www.arthurslade.com

Nominated for the 2019 BOP – Bologna Prize for Best Children’s Publisher of the Year!

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A series of (almost) epic proportions! The Almost Epic Squad

A new multi-author middle-grade series about ordinary kids who develop some very unusual superpowers. Can they harness their powers in time to save the world?

JESSICA FLEMPower: Snot golemsAbility: Jess can make her radioactive boogers come to life to help her fight battles.

DAISY KILDAREPower: Artistic transmogrificationAbility: Anything Daisy sketches manifests in reality. It’s too bad she is such a terrible artist.

GARY LUNDBORGPower: Telekinesis Ability: Gary can move things with his mind, if he can see them . . . and they’re not too heavy.

ARCHIE O'KAYEPower: Charm

Ability: Archie is so magnetic no one can resist him . . . except when he isn’t.

MUCUS MAYHEM

SUPER SKETCHY

WHAT BLOWS UP

IRRESISTIBLE

Read the books in any order! For extra fun, check out: www.scholastic.ca/almost-epic

Archie O’Kaye mostly rubs people the wrong way. And he doesn’t really care. But when he becomes utterly charming right before everyone’s eyes at his thirteenth birthday party, his family and friends begin to suspect that something is up.

Meanwhile, there are forces both good and evil who have had their eyes on Archie and three other “special” kids since their exposure at birth to a mysterious element called reidium. When the evil Boss and her

number two, Clementine Clutterbucket, get wind of Archie’s charm, they quickly set to scheming about how to use it in their bid for world domination.

RICHARD SCRIMGER has written more than twenty books for children and adults. Some of his recent titles are Zomboy, Viminy Crowe’s Comic Book, Lucky Jonah and Downside Up. Richard is also a contributor to the popular Seven series. He lives in Toronto, Ontario. Visit him online at www.scrimger.ca.

BRITT WILSON is an Eisner and Harvey Award–nominated letterer, cartoonist and illustrator who lives in Toronto. Comics and series she has worked on include Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake and Capture Creatures. Her most recent graphic novel is Ghost Queen. Visit www.brittwilson.com.

SELLING POINTS• Fast-paced, fun and engaging for all reading levels, including striving readers.

• Laugh-out-loud funny and high adventure.

• Dream team of media-savvy authors.

• Illustration and design make this a highly desirable package.

OCTOBER 2019 • Pages: 192 • $14.99• Paper Over Board• 978-1-4431-5788-9 • Black-and-white illustrations throughout plus 11 pages of comic panels • Size: 5 1/2" x 8" Rights available: World, excluding French (N. Amer.)

What if you became mesmerizingly persuasive in the blink of an eye? But what if you were completely clueless about it?

The Almost Epic Squad: IrresistibleBy Richard Scrimger Illustrations by Britt Wilson

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Cooper believes that his grandfather — who has Alzheimer’s — is actually D.B. Cooper, the famous skyjacker who secured a small fortune and then vanished without a trace in 1971. Cooper sets out to prove his grandfather’s true identity and uncover one of the biggest secrets in modern history!

What begins as a distraction for a mystery-loving kid whose family is coping with the emotional and financial strain of caring for an aging relative becomes a way of proving himself at school and maybe even fixing his parents’ relationship troubles.

A family mystery full of humour and heart — inspired by a real FBI case!

STACEY MATSON is the author of the popular and very funny Genius trilogy. She has held a variety of interesting jobs at theatres and museums in the past and currently works with at-risk youth. Stacey recently spent three months as a resident at Berton House in the Yukon thanks to the Writers’ Trust of Canada. Visit her at www.staceymatson.com.


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JOEL A. SUTHERLAND is a mild-mannered children’s librarian by day, horror fiction writer by night. He champions a summer reading club, a battle of the books, author visits and writing workshops. He has won many awards for his books in the Haunted Canada series. He is also the author of Summer’s End, a horror novel, which was a finalist for the Red Maple Award. He lives in Courtice, Ontario, with his wife and children. Visit him at www.joelasutherland.com.




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Finding CooperBy Stacey Matson

SELLING POINTS• Series will appeal to readers moving on from Goosebumps.

• Scary stories are popular all year, especially for sleepovers and bedtime.

• Contemporary stories with different narrators and settings.

For all:• Pages: 160 • $8.99• Paperback• Size: 5 3/16" x 8 3/8" Rights available: World, excluding French

Heart-stopping tales of the paranormal — ghosts, spirits and unexplained phenomena.

PREPARE TO SCREAM!

SELLING POINTS• A compelling read with an intriguing mystery at its core.

• There are few books for young readers about this infamous character and caper.

• Insightful, humorous, witty and moving as it depicts a family coping with intergenerational issues and loss.

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SELLING POINTS• Award-winning and popular author-illustrator.

• STEM- and science-themed books for younger ages are in demand.

• Unique Plasticine artwork presents the life cycle concept in easy-to-follow steps.

JANUARY 2020 • Pages: 32 • $16.99• Paper Over Board• 978-1-4431-7559-3 • Full-colour illustrations• Size: 9" x 9" Rights available: World, excluding French (N. Amer.)


Watch It Grow:Backyard Life CyclesBy Barbara Reid

Ages 3 to 8Picture Book

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The Night Before Christmas Pages: 32 978-1-4431-2471-3 $19.99 • Hardcover978-1-4431-3962-5 $9.99 • Board Book

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Two by TwoPages: 30 978-1-4431-3304-3 $9.99 • Board Book

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Explore the unique three-dimensional artwork and superb storytelling of Barbara Reid, the Queen of Plasticine!

Picture the Sky Pages: 32 978-1-4431-6302-6 $19.99 • Hardcover

★ Shortlisted, TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award ★ Winner, CBC Fan Choice Award

Picture a Tree Pages: 32 978-1-4431-0761-7 $19.99 • Hardcover

★ Winner, Libris Award Children’s Picture Book of the Year

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Rights available: World, excluding China, French (N. Amer.), Russia and US

The Subway Mouse Pages: 40 978-0-439-95223-1 $8.99 • Paperback

Fox Walked Alone Pages: 32 978-0-545-98998-5 $8.99 • Paperback

To see more, visit www.scholastic.ca/barbarareid

BARBARA REID is a critically acclaimed Canadian author and illustrator, well known to children, parents and teachers alike for her timeless stories and vibrant Plasticine illustrations. Barbara has received every major Canadian children’s book award, including the Governor General’s Award. She was also appointed to the Order of Canada in 2013 and is the Honorary Chair of Family Literacy Day. Barbara lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Barbara Reid Backlist

A seed, an acorn, tiny eggs in a pond or under a leaf: What do they all share? They are all living things — like you! . . . What’s growing in your neighbourhood?

Children will love to watch nature’s rhythms unfold:• A tadpole hatches from an egg.• A caterpillar turns into a monarch butterfly.• An acorn becomes a mighty oak.• A glorious sunflower grows from a tiny seed.

Simple text and Barb’s signature Plasticine images are a perfect fit with STEM themes for the younger set. Be inspired to head outdoors and see the magical transformations.

Barbara Reid’s one-of-a kind art brings the young reader’s world to life in this engaging exploration of nature!



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To see all 30+ Munsch titles available from Scholastic Canada, visit www.scholastic.ca/munsch

Canada’s bestselling author, Robert Munsch Everyone’s favourite storyteller with over 70 million books in print!

To see all 40+ Munsch titles available from Scholastic Canada, visit www.scholastic.ca/munsch

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Grandma is baking Christmas cookies, so she asks Lincoln and Georgia to decorate the tree. And what a tree it becomes! In addition to lights, garlands and balls, the kids compete to add some very special and very noisy ornaments, including a talking doll, a chirping bird, the neighbour’s dog and more! What will Santa think?

Robert Munsch wrote this story for the kids at a Christmas party at his home in Guelph. The grandma in this story is Robert Munsch’s long-time

assistant, Sharon, and the kids are her grandchildren, Georgia and Lincoln.

A very Munsch Christmas!

ROBERT MUNSCH is the author of dozens of bestselling books, including Smelly Socks, Blackflies, Braids! and So Much Snow! He is a hero to generations of young Canadians, is a member of the Order of Canada and has a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Robert Munsch lives in Guelph, Ontario. Visit www.scholastic.ca/munsch.

MICHAEL MARTCHENKO is the other half of Canada’s bestselling picture-book team. His illustrations are the perfect complement to Robert Munsch’s storytelling and are instantly recognizable to kids and parents. Michael lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Sounds Like ChristmasBy Robert Munsch Illustrations by Michael Martchenko

Ages 3 to 8 Picture Book

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SELLING POINTS• Munsch and Christmas are a perfect combination! .

• Finding Christmas remains on the bestseller list year after year.

• Kids will love the idea of finding creative ways to decorate a tree.

• Munsch’s popularity and reach continue to grow internationally.

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Ruth Ohi | Ages 3 to 8

Fox and Squirrel The Best Christmas Ever Pages: 32 • 978-1-4431-5703-2 $14.99 • Paper Over Board

Fox and Squirrel Help Out Pages: 32 • 978-1-4431-6320-0 $16.99 • Paper Over Board

Fox and Squirrel Pages: 32 • 978-1-4431-1914-6 $14.99 • Paper Over Board

Fox and Squirrel Make a Friend Pages: 32 • 978-1-4431-3320-3 $14.99 • Paper Over Board

Shh! My Brother’s Napping Pages: 32 • 978-1-4431-1993-1 $14.99 • Paper Over Board

Scribble Pages: 32 • 978-1-4431-4665-4 $16.99 • Paper Over Board

A big friendship triumphs over small differences in this irresistible series!

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SELLING POINTS• Ruth is one of Canada’s premier children’s author-illustrators.

• Resilience and a growth mindset enable kids to triumph through both success and failure.

• Ruth’s magic is creating books that feel both profound and effortless.

• This is our first book featuring Ruth’s adorable people, rather than her animals.

AVAILABLE NOW • Pages: 32 • $16.99• Paper Over Board• 978-1-4431-6360-6 • Full-colour illustrations• Size: 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" Rights available: World, excluding French (N. Amer.) and Spain

No Help Wanted!By Ruth Ohi

Posy always has a plan, and she is determined to follow through. But when she takes charge of the new classroom pet, things don’t go according to plan! Thankfully, she does the right thing to overcome the setback, and Bluey bounces back.

Sometimes our mistakes teach us the most.


RUTH OHI has written and illustrated over sixty children’s books, including the Fox and Squirrel series, Scribble and Shh! My Brother’s Napping. Her books can be found worldwide in several languages and have been nominated for many awards, including the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award and the Governor General’s Award. She lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario. Visit www.scholastic.ca/ruthohi.



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SELLING POINTS• A recognizable, popular character is back!

• Appealing format and exceptional art for the youngest of readers. • A dreamy bedtime story with a touch of magic.

• Companion to the award- winning and internationally successful Little Knight books.

SEPTEMBER 2019 • Pages: 24 • $8.99• Paperback• 978-1-4431-7018-5 • Full-colour illustrations• Size: 9" x 9" Rights available: World, excluding French (N. Amer.)

Sleep Tight, Little Knight By Gilles Tibo Illustrations by Geneviève Després


GILLES TIBO has written and illustrated more than one hundred children’s books. His Nicholas series with Bruno St-Aubin has been a success both in Canada and abroad. Gilles is a two-time winner of the Governor General’s Award and the Mr. Christie’s Book Award, and a two-time nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Prize. He lives in Montreal, Quebec.

The little knight puts on his favourite PJs, brushes his teeth, and gets ready for bed. But just as he says goodnight to his cat, a star falls out of the sky and onto his bed. What to do with it? A gentle bedtime story featuring a very special little knight!

Even a little knight needs a good night’s rest!

GENEVIÈVE DESPRÉS is a four-time Applied Arts Illustration Award winner. She has illustrated many picture books, including The Highest Number in the World and Best Friend Trouble. She lives in Saint-Lambert, Quebec, near Montreal. Visit her at www.genevievedespres.ca.

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SELLING POINTS• Elise Gravel’s humour and light touch make her one of the most exciting comic artists for kids today.

• Laugh-out-loud funny story featuring goofy, loveable and sassy characters.

• Casual, subtle tone perfectly conveys important teachable moments.

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Le pire livre du monde

A brave prince and a beautiful princess meet. The princess is attacked by a monster, and the prince defeats the monster. The prince and the princess fall in love, and all is well in the kingdom. But not everyone is happy! A spider, a dust bunny and a blob read along as this tired tale is told, sharing their astute and funny insights on all that makes the story absurd. They roll their eyes at the gender stereotypes, shake their heads at

the lack of diversity, and gasp at the spelling errors. And they are nearly bored to death by the excruciating, slow plot line. Although readers can walk away, these poor self-aware creatures are stuck in the book. But they are determined to make the most of it, or at least have a little fun trying!

“The book is the perfect balance of fun and big themes hidden under more fun.” — Starred Review, Quill & Quire

“Discerning readers of any age should find plenty to like about The Worst Book Ever, which is, in actuality, the very best kind of worst book — the kind that is actually secretly good.” — School Library Journal

As the world’s most boring tale unfolds, a trio of skeptical creatures beg to change the narrative!


ELISE GRAVEL has won the Governor General’s Award for Illustration, two Applied Arts Awards and a Grafika Award. She was also shortlisted for the Mr. Christie’s Book Award and the Prix jeunesse des libraires du Québec. She has written and illustrated over 20 books for children in both French and English and has fans around the world. She lives in Montreal, Quebec. Visit her at www.elisegravel.com.

(The Worst Book Ever)By Elise Gravel

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SELLING POINTS• An upbeat story about the importance of clean water.

• Encourages discussion on environmental issues.

• Author and illustrator are both active in youth outreach and education in their communities.

• Models a way children can bring about change — demonstrating that though young, they are not powerless.

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Nibi’s Water SongBy Sunshine TenascoIllustrations by Chief Lady Bird


Nibi is the Anishinaabemowin word for water. In this book, an Indigenous girl named Nibi is on the search for clean water to drink. Though she faces repeated obstacles, Nibi’s joyful energy and perseverance shine through. She becomes a catalyst for change and action in her community, and in widening circles, to make

clean drinking water available for everyone.Nibi’s Water Song shows that when the stakes are high and a problem seems too large to face, every small bit that someone does can help — and that inaction in the face of a wrong is not an option.

Determination and teamwork bring clean water for Nibi and her friends.

SUNSHINE TENASCO is Anishinabe from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, Quebec. She is a clean water activist. Sunshine also crafts and sells beaded pendants, with a portion of the profits going to the David Suzuki Foundation’s Blue Dot movement, which supports the right to a clean environment. She is a mother of four, and Nibi’s Water Song is her first book. To learn more and to see her beautiful beaded necklaces, visit www.herbraids.com.

CHIEF LADY BIRD is a Chippewa and Potawatomi artist from Rama First Nation and Moose Deer Point First Nation, and is currently based in Toronto, Ontario. She graduated from OCAD University with a BFA in Drawing and Painting and a minor in Indigenous Visual Culture. Through her art practice, Chief Lady Bird uses street art, community-based workshops, digital illustration and mixed-media work to challenge the lens that Indigenous people are often viewed through. She is known across Turtle Island for her murals. Follow her on Instagram and on twitter @chiefladybird.

SELLING POINTS• Exceptionally high-quality photography.

• Up-close insight into animals in their natural, and often threatened, environment.

• An engaging story that relates to children’s own experiences of the world and fosters empathy for other species — a primary strategy for conservation.

• Bonus non-fiction material gives an insider’s view of this incredibly rare photo shoot.

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Peek into an inquisitive grizzly cub’s day as she learns to fish for salmon. Young readers will cheer for Katmai, the smallest of the cubs, as we follow her adventures. Incredible photos show how wild bears eat, learn and play as their mother protects and feeds them. The result? A beautiful introduction

to an at-risk species, and a wonderful story celebrating the love between parent and children.“Behind the Lens” pages give insight into the magic of these images. The salmon spawning season is very short and most photographers would be reluctant to get so close to bears during this time. As soon as Barrett saw the family, he abandoned all other photo opportunities to focus on them. To see a grizzly mom with four cubs in the wild is almost unheard of. Thanks to his eye, deep knowledge and respect for the wildlife he photographs, young readers will witness magnificent scenes in nature that most of us would never have a chance to experience.

A once-in-a-lifetime photo shoot becomes a stunning non-fiction picture book!

PILI PALM-LEIS is an artist, teacher and nature lover who lives with her husband in eastern Ontario. Pili’s images have appeared internationally in magazines and calendars. Keep Up, Katmai! is her first children’s book.

BARRETT HEDGES is an award-winning National Geographic wildlife photographer from Tennessee. Since graduating with his BFA in Photography in 2008, Barrett has dedicated himself to traversing the continent, living out of his car, in pursuit of wildlife images both stunning and rare. Barrett’s photographs have been featured in numerous galleries across North America.

Keep Up, Katmai!By Pili Palm-Leis Photographs by Barrett Hedges




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SELLING POINTS• A celebration of mischief!

• Universally appreciated theme of giving children freedom and space to play, explore and connect with their environment.

• An up-and-coming illustrator paired with a well-known, well-loved picture book author makes for a dynamic combination.

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Alfie tries to stay clean, but he is forever making a mess. The story and art lead us to think a boy is talking about a dog who keeps stirring up trouble, but a little twist at the end engages readers while highlighting the strengths of friendship, imagination and play. This is a humorous story that celebrates the value of mischief, the joys of getting dirty and the bond between a boy and his dog.

Alfie can’t stay out of messy trouble . . . but who is Alfie?

EMMA PEDERSEN is an illustrator who specializes in children’s illustration, visual storytelling and character design. She is a graduate of OCAD University’s Drawing and Painting program and Sheridan College’s Illustration program. Her work was recently featured in Applied Arts magazine and in a colouring-book project for Canon. She likes to use traditional media and tools of the trade such as Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. Visit her at www.epillustration.com.

FRIEDA WISHINSKY is a multi-talented author of picture books, chapter books, novels and non-fiction. Oonga Boonga was her first picture book and was voted a Pick of the List by the American Booksellers Association. Her other picture books include Jennifer Jones Won’t Leave Me Alone, Nothing Scares Us, Each One Special, Please, Louise! and You’re Mean, Lily Jean. Frieda lives in Toronto, Ontario, with her husband. Visit her at www.friedawishinsky.com.

Alfie, No!By Frieda WishinskyIllustrations by Emma Pedersen


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SELLING POINTS• A wonderful way for young children to travel around the world from the comfort of their beds.

• Promotes inclusivity and tolerance.

• Detailed art to pore over again and again.

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Goodnight, WorldBy Andrea Lynn Beck

It’s bedtime here in my home on the sea.We’re snug in our bunks, my brother and me. I’m thinking of you, wherever you are.If we look up, will we see the same star?Cozy, intricate spreads set the scene to fall asleep — in a yurt, under the stars, high up in an apartment or rocking on a boat. Goodnight, World is a natural progression for young kids

beginning to explore connections and develop the awareness that they are citizens of the world.

Though their homes may differ, children around the world share cozy bedtime rituals.

ANDREA LYNN BECK is the author and illustrator of the popular book series and TV show Elliot Moose, as well as the Pierre Le Poof series and Goodnight, Canada. She has been shortlisted twice for the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award. Andrea lives in Unionville, Ontario. Visit her at www.andreabeck.com.

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SELLING POINTS• The author’s previous books on this topic have been highly successful internationally.

• Children are dealing with higher levels of stress and anxiety than ever before — this is an ideal tool to help them overcome it and flourish.

• A kid-friendly approach to making every day awesome!

SEPTEMBER 2019• Pages: 96 • $6.99• Paperback• 978-1-4431-7045-1• Black-and-white illustrations throughout• Size: 5 1/4" x 7 5/8" Rights available: World, excluding Australia/NZ and UK

You Got This!: 100 Tips for Being Your Stress-Free Best By Helaine Becker

This book is packed with positive suggestions for developing habits that contribute to well-being and reaching goals. Tips include energy boosters, social-skill enhancers, confidence builders and task managers.Learn how to set yourself up for success before anxiety gets a chance to build, and have some fun along the way. You totally got this!

Keep your cool and add fun to each and every day.

Ages 8 to 12Middle-Grade Non-Fiction

Stress Less: Tips and Tools to Help You Chill Pages: 96 • PB 978-1-4431-4870-2

Don’t Stress: How to Handle Life’s Little Problems Pages: 96 • PB 978-1-4431-4842-9

Rights available: World, excluding Asia (English), Australia, Hungary, India, Serbia, Turkey, UK and US (book clubs).

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HELAINE BECKER is the author of picture books, novels and non-fiction. Her titles have won many awards, including the Lane Anderson Award for science writing for children, the Information Book Award and the Science in Society Children’s Book Award. Helaine lives in Toronto, Ontario. Visit www.helainebecker.com.

By H. Becker • Ages 8 to 12Pages: 96 • $5.99 • Paperback • Size: 5 1/4" x 7 5/8"

Rights available: World, excluding Asia (English), Australia/NZ, Czech Republic, French (N. Amer.), India, UK and US

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A must-have book for summer that shows kids the joys of creating their own fun. Appealing to a wide range of ages, abilities and time frames, this guide connects kids to the world around them and to one another. Adventures await, so join in the fun!

Fierce shines the light on strong, trailblazing women who accomplished feats that most people would never dream of. Their actions speak to girls who may be struggling with challenges of their own, and their bravery is an inspiration to all.

Parents and kids alike will love this boredom-busting guide to summer fun!

Incredible untold stories of fierce women who made their mark on the world.

The Canadian Kids’ Guide to Outdoor FunBy Helaine BeckerIllustrations by Claudia Dávila

FierceBy Lisa DalrympleIllustrations by Willow Dawson



NEW RELEASE• Pages: 184 • $19.99• Paperback • 978-1-4431-4845-0• Full-colour illustrations • Size: 8" x 10" Rights available: World

NEW RELEASE• Pages: 128 • $16.99• Paper Over Board• 978-1-4431-7510-4 • Black-and-white illustrations throughout • Size: 5 3/16" x 8 3/8" Rights available: World, excluding French (N. Amer.)


SELLING POINTS• Math success (and math stress) is a common focus in classrooms and homes around the world.

• This book helps both parents and kids.

• Author’s approach promotes math as a subject every student can be successful at — and even love!

• Current and meaningful problems and examples used — from coding to social media.

AVAILABLE NOW• Pages: 152 • $14.99• Paperback• 978-1-4431-6316-3 • Full-colour illustrations• Size: 7 1/2" x 9" Rights available: World, excluding Australia, Hungary, India, Poland and Portugal

Step-by-step, Math Hacks shows you the way with addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication, division and more! PLUS it’s full of advice on how to reduce stress and anxiety over math.Explore a new approach to homework, studying, tests and marks. The most common problem areas are broken down and explained in a friendly and upbeat tone. So bye-bye negative stereotypes and hello positive math experiences for everyone!

If you’ve ever felt negative about numbers, help is here!

VANESSA VAKHARIA is a teacher, author and expert in the field of youth engagement in education. She runs a math and science tutoring centre and focuses on encouraging young women in STEM fields. Vanessa is a frequent speaker at math education conferences and appears on news and social media to offer wisdom to kids and parents struggling with math. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. Visit her at www.themathguru.ca.

HYEIN LEE is an engineer-turned-illustrator and motion graphics designer. She gave up engineering to pursue her artistic dream and is a lot happier now. Hyein was born in Korea and came to Canada at age fourteen. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. Visit her at www.hyeinlee.com.

Math Hacks:Cool Tips + Less Stress = Better Marks By Vanessa “The Math Guru” VakhariaIllustrations by Hyein Lee


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Fiction Highlights | Must-have acclaimed novels!

James Bow

Jean Little

Icarus Down Pages: 384 • PB • Ages 12+ 978-1-4431-3913-7

★ Winner, Aurora Award for Canadian Science Fiction ★ Shortlisted, Snow Willow Award

Rights available: World, excluding Australia/NZ

From Anna Pages: 224 • PB • Ages 8–12 978-1-4431-1342-7

★ Chosen by Today’s Parent as one of the 100 best Canadian kids’ books of all time!Rights available: World, excluding Brazil, China, Russia and Vietnam

Listen for the Singing Pages: 272 • PB • Ages 8–12 978-1-4431-4873-3

★ Winner, Canada Council Award for Chidren’s LiteratureRights available: World, excluding China, Russiaand Vietnam

Allan Stratton

Curse of the Dream Witch Pages: 272 • PB • Ages 9–13 978-1-4431-1937-5

★ Winner, Canadian Library Association Book of the Year Award

★ Shortlisted, Monica Hughes Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy

★ Honour Book, OLA Silver Birch Award, FictionRights available: World, excluding China, Finland, France, Korea, Norway, Sweden and UK

The Grave Robber’s Apprentice Pages: 288 • PB • Ages 9–13 978-0-571-28407-8

★ Junior Library Guild selection, US

★ The Times of London, Book the Week, UK Science Fiction

★ Shortlisted, Governor General’s Literary Award, CanadaRights available: World, excluding Brazil, China, France Turkey, UK and US

Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch

Making Bombs for HitlerPages: 160 • PB Ages 9–12 978-1-4431-0730-3Rights available: World, excluding Australia, China, French (N. Amer.), Korea, Portugal and US

Stolen ChildPages: 154 • PB Ages 9–12978-0-545-98612-0Rights available: World, excluding Australia, French (N. Amer.), Korea and US

Don’t Tell the EnemyPages: 192 • PB Ages 9–12978-1-4431-2839-1Rights available: World, excluding US

Underground SoldierPages: 208 • PB Ages 9–12 978-1-4431-2437-9Rights available:World, excluding Australia, French (N. Amer.) and US

★ Winner, SCBWI Crystal Kite Member Choice Award – Americas

★ Shortlisted, Kobzar Literary Award ★ Shortlisted, Geoffrey Bilson Award

★ Winner, OLA Silver Birch Award, Fiction ★ Winner, Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Award

Speechless By Jennifer Mook-Sang Pages: 168 • PB 978-1-4431-4267-0

★ CBC Best Books of the Year ★ Shortlisted, OLA Silver Birch Award ★ Shortlisted, IODE Canada Violet Downey Award ★ Shortlisted, Red Cedar Award ★ Shortlisted, Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Award

Rights available: World, excluding Australia, Brazil, UK and US (book clubs)

Contemporary fiction that takes on real issues with humour and grace

Fiction Highlights | Ages 9 to 12

Bounced By Ted Staunton Pages: 176 • PB 978-1-4431-5717-9

★ Shortlisted, Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Award

★ Best Book for Kids & Teens Rights available: US English

Bittersweet By Winnie Mack Pages: 216 • PB 978-1-4431-4602-9

★ Shortlisted, Diamond Willow AwardRights available: World, excluding English, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish

Mine! By Natalie Hyde Pages: 240 • PB 978-1-4431-4460-9

★ Shortlisted, Red Cedar Award ★ Best Book for Kids & Teens

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Daisy just wants to be normal. But activist parents and a home overrun with vines make that impossible. And it doesn’t help when all the neighbours rally against your family. Or when your best friend goes to camp and forgets you. Or when your twin brother’s cancer might be growing back.

Follow Kat, Maya and Grace and their adventures with puppies. Whether it’s a golden retriever or a cocker spaniel, each dog teaches the girls something about themselves and the world around them.

Maybe “normal” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.A deluxe edition of the

first four books in the Puppy Collection series!

My Deal with the Universe By Deborah Kerbel Pages: 240 • PB 978-1-4431-5756-8Rights available: World

Puppy Pals By Susan Hughes Illustrated by Leanne Franson Pages: 384 • PB 978-1-4431-7025-3Rights available: World





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At the Pond By Werner Zimmermann Ages 0 to 6 • Pages: 32 978-1-4431-4287-8 $19.99 • Hardcover, Jacketed

★ Finalist, Governor General’s Award for Illustration Rights available: World, excluding French (N. Amer.)

Picture Books | Bestsellers & Highlights

Ages 6–10 • Pages: 32 • $16.99 • Paper Over Board • Full-colour illustrations • Size: 9" x 9"

ClassicsAges 5–8 Ages 5–8

Rights available: World, excluding French (N. Amer.), Israel, Korea (English), Turkey and US

Rights available: World, excluding, Asia (English), China, French (N. Amer.), Israel, Japan, Korea (English), Poland, Portugal, Spain, Turkey and US

The Balloon Tree By Phoebe Gilman Pages: 32 • 978-0-439-96187-5 $8.99 • Paperback

Something from Nothing By Phoebe Gilman Pages: 32 • 978-1-4431-1946-7 $8.99 • Paperback

Biography

Bedtime

Rights available: World, excluding Asia (English), French (N. Amer.,) Turkey and US

Rights available: World, excluding French, Germany and Turkey

Ages 2–5 Ages 3–5

Sleepy Bird By Jeremy Tankard Pages: 32 • 978-1-338-15786-7 $19.99 • Paper Over Board

Hop into Bed! By Nicholas Oldland Pages: 32 • 978-1-4431-5726-1 $16.99 • Paper Over Board


Meet Viola Desmond 978-1-4431-6387-3

Meet Chris Hadfield 978-1-4431-6389-7

Meet Willie O’Ree 978-1-4431-7561-6

Meet Tom Longboat 978-1-4431-6391-0

Meet Elsie MacGill 978-1-4431-7020-8

Rights available: World, excluding French (N. Amer.)

NEW

Spend a lazy summer day exploring a tiny, perfect slice of nature! Count goldfish as they swim about the tranquil pond. Watch as sunlight moves across the water. A beautiful volume to savour, and a spectacular meditation on the wonders of nature.

One fish, two fish, three fish, four.

Picture Books | Bestsellers & Highlights


Rights available: World, excluding French (N. Amer.) and Turkey

Friendship and FearsAges 3–8

Underneath the Sidewalk By Claire Eamer Illustrations by Thomas Gibault Pages: 32 978-1-4431-4636-4 $16.99 • Paper Over Board

★ Shortlisted, Chocolate Lily Award ★ Winner, Shining Willow Award


Ages 3–8

Stego-cumulus By Hilary Leung Illustrations by Niall Eccles Pages: 32 978-1-4431-5753-7 $16.99 • Paper Over Board


Ages 3–7 Ages 3–7

I Quit Grade One! By Nancy Wilcox Richards Illustrations by Tom Goldsmith Pages: 32 978-1-4431-3919-9 $7.99 • Paperback

Out of the Blue By Wallace Edwards Pages: 32 978-1-4431-4872-6 $19.99 • Hardcover, Jacketed


Ages 3–7

We’re All Friends Here By Nancy Wilcox Richards Illustrations by Tom Goldsmith Pages: 32 978-1-4431-2832-2 $7.99 • Paperback Rights available: World, excluding French (N. Amer.)and Korea

Unconditional LoveAges 0–4

Never Let You Go By Patricia Storms Pages: 30 • 978-1-4431-5733-9 $9.99 • Board Book Pages: 32 • 978-1-4431-1989-4 $7.99 • Paperback

Rights available: World, excluding Australia/NZ, Asia (English), Brazil, China, French (N. Amer.), Korea and US

★ OLA Best Bet

Ages 0–6


Mittens to Share By Emil Sher Illustrations by Irene Luxbacher Pages: 32 • 978-1-4431-4296-0 $19.99 • Hardcover, Jacketed

Ages 4–8

The Heart’s Song By Gilles Tibo Illustrations by Irene Luxbacher Pages: 32 • 978-1-4431-5721-6 $16.99 • Paper Over Board

★ Shortlisted, Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz AwardRights available: World, excluding French (N. Amer.)


Front cover image from Watch It Grow: Backyard Life Cycles, copyright © 1999, 2020 by Barbara Reid.Back cover and inside front cover art from Alfie, No! Illustrations copyright © 2019 by Emma Pedersen.

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