ISBN 978-1-4549-0416-8 5 1 4 9 5> 9 781 454 9041 68 Printed in China $14.95 Can. $15.95 PiCtuRe books NeW! Let’s Talk About Animals by Britta Teckentrup Open this bright and bold book and what do you see? Prickly animals, squishy animals, friendly animals, poisonous animals: all kinds of animals! Come meet creatures of every shape, size, color, and pattern, and from every type of environment. 40 pp, 9½ x 9½, Hard, ages 2 to 5 ISBN: 9781906250355 Rights: US/Can $12.95 ($13.95 CAN) Let’s Talk About vehicles by Britta Teckentrup We ROLL on wheels! We FLOAT on water! We SKIM over ice and SOAR in the air! Popular artist Britta Teckentrup has designed a happy, lively world that’s jam-packed with cars, trucks, trains, buses, boats, and flying machines. 40 pp, 9½ x 9½, Hard, ages 2 to 5 ISBN: 9781906250386 Rights: US/Can $12.95 ($13.95 CAN) Let’s Talk About Dinosaurs by Britta Teckentrup In the time of the dinosaurs, Brachiosaurus was as tall as three giraffes, T. rex was a giant biting machine, and enormous reptiles lived in the sea. Let’s talk about these dinosaurs, of all shapes and sizes, with crests or feathers, big jaws and claws, roaring, stomping, flying, and fabulous. 40 pp, 9½ x 9½, Hard, ages 2 to 5 ISBN: 9781910126523 Rights: US/Can $12.95 ($14.95 CAN) SePTeMBer The Pirate Tattoo Book by Lara Maiklem Avast ye! Matey, you won’t believe what we have here: a sheet of 24 removable color tattoos in a choice of pirate-themed designs. This entertaining book covers all things piratical, from lingo to clothing and gear to the ships that sailed the seven seas. It’s a unique combination of interactive entertaining and fun facts that will delight all junior scallywags and salty dogs. 32 pp, 8½ x 11, Paper, ages 6+ ISBN: 9781862008663 Rights: US Only $9.95 rufus Goes to Sea by Kim T. Griswell, illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev What does a book-loving pig like Rufus do when school’s out for summer? He finds inspiration in his favorite stories, of course! Soon he’s dreaming of the pirate life, with days full of adventure and nights under blankets of stars. But Captain Wibblyshins says NO PIGS ON PIRATE SHIPS! Can Rufus convince the Captain that he’s no landlubber swine? 32 pp, 10 x 10, Hard, ages 3 to 6 ISBN: 9781454910527 Rights: W $14.95 ($16.95 CAN) Kim Griswell was a book lover from an early age, just like Rufus. Day after day, Kim watched her big sister grab her lunchbox, books, and pencil box, and head off to school. Kim wished with all her heart that she could go, too. That longing was the inspiration for Rufus Goes to School, Kim’s first picture book. Kim has been a burger flipper, a waitress, a five-and-dime clerk, a college secretary, a university lecturer, a book editor, and, most of all, the mother of five children. She has taught writing workshops all over the country, and has written about everything from flesh-eating plants to exploding toilets. She now spends her days writing and editing children’s books in a little red house in Ashland, Oregon. Visit Kim at www.kimgriswell.com. Valeri Gorbachev’s favorite subjects in school were always drawing and literature— he has been passionate about art and storytelling for as long as he can remember. He has written and/or illustrated more than 50 books for young readers, published in both the United States and Europe. Valeri immigrated to the United States from Ukraine in 1991 and now lives in Brooklyn, New York. Every day, Rufus Leroy Williams III turned the pages of his favorite book. He looked at every picture. But he could not read the words. Rufus knew just what to do. He would go to school and learn to read. Unfortunately, the principal had news for Rufus: “No pigs in school!” Griswell • Gorbachev by Kim Griswell illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev rufus Goes to School by Kim Griswell, illustrated by really, Valeri REALLY wants to learn Gorbachev All Rufus Leroy Williams III wants is to go Rufus is a pig. to school so he can learn to read his favorite book. But there’s one problem: he’s a “No pigs in school!” the principal says firmly. pig and Principal Lipid says: “NO PIGS IN SCHOOL!” Rufus even gets a backpack, How can Rufus convince Principal a lunchbox, and a blanket to prove he’s ufus Leroy Williams III really, Rto read. He’s ready for kindergarten. He even has a brand-new backpack! But there’s a small problem: Lipid that he has what it takes to join the class? Find ready. out in this funny, inspiring But Mr. Lipid won’t budge. Is there ANYTHING Rufus can do to change his mind? 32 pp, 10 x 10, Hard, ages 3 to 6 story about one very tiny pig with one very big dream. ISBN: 9781454904168 $14.95 ($16.95 CAN) Rights: W The Secret Lives of Princesses by Philippe Lechermeier, illustrated by Rébecca Dautremer This large and lusciously illustrated compendium presents such unique and unforgettable characters as the petite Princess Claire Voyant, who can see very far into tomorrow and Princess Oblivia, who forgets everything and misses all her appointments. 88 pp, 10⅝ x 11⅞, Hard, ages 7+ ISBN: 9781402766770 Rights: WENG $19.95 ($22.95 CAN) Twelve Dancing Unicorns by Alissa Heyman, illustrated by Justin Gerard Long ago, a king owned twelve unicorns that he kept locked up with golden chains. But every morning, he’d find the chains broken. Puzzled, he promised a reward to anyone who could reveal the unicorns’ secret. With the help of a magic cloak, a little girl sets out to discover the truth . . . and help the special unicorn that she loves the most. 32 pp, 8½ x 11, Hard, ages 4 to 7 ISBN: 9781402787324 Rights: W $14.95 ($15.95 CAN) How to Be a Ballerina by Harriet Castor, illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown Pink tights, pink slippers, and a tutu too: it’s time to dance! Every little girl dreams of becoming a ballerina, and balletomane Bella and her friends can help that fantasy come true. Would-be White Swans and Giselles follow the journey from first class to full-time ballet school, and then to rehearsals and a brilliant debut under the spotlight. 28 pp, 9¾ x 11, Hard, ages 6+ ISBN: 9781847327352 Rights: US Only $19.95 72
CLASSIC STArTS Retold from the original these books are perfect for young readers! 160 pp, 5⅜ X 7½, Hard, ages 7 to 9 Rights: W $6.95 ($7.95 CAN) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ISBN: 9781402725333 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ISBN: 9781402724992 The Adventures of robin Hood ISBN: 9781402712579 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ISBN: 9781402712173 ClassiC staRts The Adventures of Tom Sawyer ISBN: 9781402712166 Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass ISBN: 9781402754227 Anne of Avonlea ISBN: 9781402754241 Anne of Green Gables ISBN: 9781402711305 Arabian Nights ISBN: 9781402745737 Around the World in 80 Days ISBN: 9781402736896 Ballet Stories ISBN: 9781402766633 Black Beauty ISBN: 9781402711442 Dracula ISBN: 9781402736902 Frankenstein ISBN: 9781402726668 Great expectations ISBN: 9781402766459 Greek Myths ISBN: 9781402773129 Grimm's Fairy Tales ISBN: 9781402773112 Heidi ISBN: 9781402736919 Journey to the Center of the earth ISBN: 9781402773136 73
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