Sterling Speciality Catalog

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04/13
StERLInG ChILDREn’S BooKS and the distinctive Sterling Children’s Books logo are trademarks of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. Published by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.,
387 Park avenue South, new York, nY 10016. text © 2013 by Marie Proeller hueston. Illustrations © 2013 by teri Weidner . Distributed in Canada by Sterling Publishing, c/o
Canadian Manda Group, 165 Dufferin Street, toronto, ontario, Canada M6K 3h6. Distributed in the United Kingdom by GMC Distribution Services, Castle Place, 166 high Street,
Lewes, East Sussex, England Bn7 1XU. Distributed in australia by Capricorn Link (australia) Pty. Ltd., P.o. Box 704, Windsor, nSW 2756, australia. all rights reserved.
Sterling ISBn 978-1-4027-7336-3
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ISBN 978-1-4027-7736-3
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ISBN 978-1-4549-0508-0
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Christmas eve “Christmas Eve with Mrs. Claus Mrs. is a warm tale Claus
$12.95
that cleverly involves children in a tactile hunt for
Can. $13.95
by M. P. Hueston, answers illustrated under flaps on the pages! What better by Teri Weidner
way to engage children in reading?”
—Sonia Manzano, author and
It's Christmas Eve—and “Maria” Mrs. on Sesame Claus Street is baking
treats for everyone in this merry, lift-the-flap
picture book. Kids will have happy holiday
fun helping her find missing items to make
yummy biscuits, scrumptious gingerbread,
and a tasty snack for Santa’s trip around the
world. At the end, a sweet surprise awaits
Mrs. Claus! Each spread features four flaps
with festive items to discover under each one.
16 pp, 8 x 8, Hard, ages 3 to 7
ISBN: 9781402777363 Rights: W
$12.95 ($13.95 CAN)
hUESton r WEIDnER
ChRIStMaS EvE WIth Mrs. Claus
was humbly born in a stable of wood.
ChRIStMaS And the friendly EvE beasts WIth around him stood.
Jesus, our brother, kind and good.
Mrs. Claus
BY M. P. hUESton r ILLUStRatIonS BY tERI WEIDnER
$9.95
Can. $10.95
Jesus, our brother, kind and good,
Snuggle into Christmas with this cherished,
traditional carol. The Gifts They Gave tells the story of
how beloved animals flocked to the newborn Jesus in
the manger, showering him with presents and love.
Patricia Reeder Eubank
The Gifts They Gave
The Gifts They Gave
Patricia Reeder Eubank
The Gifts They Gave
by Patricia Reeder Eubank
This beautiful book uses a beloved Christmas
song to tell the nativity story. In the manger
where Jesus was born, animals flock around
Him and tell of the gifts they gave to the
infant—from the donkey that carried Mary
to Bethlehem to the doves that cooed a lullaby.
Author/illustrator Patricia Eubank even
penned two new verses to include the familiar
cat and dog! 24 pp, 8½ x 8½, Hard, ages 2 to 5
ISBN: 9781454905080 Rights: W
$9.95 ($10.95 CAN)
CHRistMas
The Great reindeer rebellion
by Written by Lisa Trumbauer,
illustrated by Jannie Ho
Oh, no! There’s trouble brewing in the North
Pole: Santa’s reindeer have gone on strike and
he’s auditioning other animals to take their
place. But when the cats abandon station to
chase mice and the elephants fall through the
roof, what’s Santa to do? Will his eight trusty
reindeer ever fly again? A playful take on
“The Night Before Christmas.” 32 pp, 10 x 10,
Paper with flaps, ages 4+
ISBN: 9781454913566 Rights: W
$6.95 ($7.95 CAN)
Jolly Snow
by Jane Hissey
It’s winter, and Jolly Tall the giraffe can’t
wait to see snowflakes for the very first
time! But there’s just one problem: it’s not
cold enough outside for real snow. He’s so
disappointed—until Old Bear and his friends
figure out a clever way to create snowy
fun . . . inside! This beautiful edition of
Jane Hissey’s classic will enchant children.
32 pp, 8¼ x 10¼, Hard, ages 3+
ISBN: 9781908973023 Rights: US/Can
$12.95 ($13.95 CAN)
When, When, When will it be
Christmas?
by Cathy MacLennan
Look—what do you see? Red, red berries, and
a green, green tree. Ballerina mice frosting a
snowy cake, and pretty wrapping, bows, and
tape. All the signs are in the air, but when,
when, when will Christmas be here? Celebrate
the holiday with this festive picture book
that’s all dressed up in Christmas colors and
filled with joyful rhythm and rhyme. 32 pp,
12½ x 9, Hard, ages 2 to 5
ISBN: 9781907152276 Rights: US/Can
$16.95 ($18.95 CAN) oCToBer
The Night Before Christmas
by Clement C. Moore, illustrations by
Tom Browning
Featuring beautiful original illustrations by
award-winning artist Tom Browning, this
stunning edition stands apart from the rest.
Browning has created a classic Saint Nick—
the quintessential round, jolly, white-bearded
figure that everyone imagines. The look is
timeless, filled with warmth and sentiment:
exactly what Christmas should be.
40 pp, 9¼ x 11½, Paper with flaps, ages 5+
ISBN: 9781454913559 Rights: W
$6.95 ($7.95 CAN)
A Pirate’s Night Before Christmas
by Philip Yates, illustrated by Sebastiá Serra
Come aboard, young mateys, for a piratical
retelling of “The Night Before Christmas!” On
a ship of mischievous brigands—who have
visions of treasure, not sugarplums, dancing
in their heads—you won’t expect a visit from
jolly St. Nick. But even tough buccaneers can
catch the holiday spirit! 32 pp, 11 x 10, Paper
with flaps, ages 3 to 6
ISBN: 9781454913573 Rights: W
$6.95 ($7.95 CAN)
A Pirate’s Twelve Days of Christmas
by by Philip Yates; illustrated by Sebastia Serra
In this sly, buccaneer reimagining of "The
Twelve Days of Christmas,” a brave cabin boy
receives marvelously mysterious gifts for each
of the 12 days he guards the pirate ship. But
who are they from? With a lively sense of fun
and rhythm, Philip Yates and Sebastià Serra
create a delightful world all their own.
32 pp, 11 x 10, Paper with flaps, ages 3 to 6
ISBN: 9781454916826 Rights: W
$6.95 ($8.50 CAN)
I’m Not Santa!
by Jonathan Allen
On Christmas Eve, Baby Hare spots Owl,
dressed in his furry red cap and strolling
though the snow with his sled. “Santa! It’s
you!” he squeals in delight. “I’m not Santa!”
Baby Owl insists. But Baby Hare doesn’t
believe him. What will Little Owl do?
26 pp, 5½ x 7⅛, Board, ages 0 to 3
ISBN: 9781910126530 Rights: US/Can
$6.95 ($7.95 CAN) oCToBer
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Ballet Kitty: Christmas recital
by Bernette Ford and Sam Williams
It’s Christmas—and for Ballet Kitty, that means
The Nutcracker. She hopes to perform the
Sugar Plum Fairy, her favorite role, at a real recital.
But when Kitty's very best friend wants to
dance the same solo, suddenly the show isn’t
fun anymore. This charming tale of friendship,
ballet, and the thrill of being onstage
will enchant little ballerinas everywhere.
26 pp, 8 x 8, Board, ages 3 to 6
ISBN: 9781907152191 Rights: US/Can
$8.95 ($9.95 CAN)
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