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ÉRIC BATTUT is the author and illustrator of more than fifty books for children. After studying economics and civil rights for six years, he went on to study illustration at L’École Emile Cohl in Lyon. He lives in Chamalieres, France.

The Little PeaWritten and Illustrated by Éric Battut

The story of a little pea who wanted to be

different.

A green pea plant grows in a garden. Inside one

pod, a small green pea decides that he is not

going to be like all the other peas; he is going

to be different. His journey leads him to meet a

beautiful peacock, a ferocious tiger, and a noisy

elephant. Each of these animals inspires Little Pea

and he takes something from each of them back

to the garden—but will the others accept Little

Pea’s desire to be different?

Full of humor and optimism, this touching story

of a little pea is at once an adventure story and

a celebration of uniqueness. The simple illustra-

tions reinforce the strength and poetry of Battut’s

signature style.

$16.95 hardcover (Can. $19.95)

World English (E) • CQ 36

ISBN: 978-1-61608-482-0

10 3⁄8” x 8 5⁄8” • 24 pages

12 color illustrations

Ages: 4–8

Picture Book

SEPTEMBER

• Beautifully illustrated• Celebrates our differences• Adventure, gardening, nature

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JIM MURPHY is a two-time Newbery Honor and Sibert Award-winning children’s book author. He’s worked in the publishing industry and is now a freelance writer. He lives with his wife and sons in Maplewood, New Jersey.

Baffling & Bizarre InventionsJim Murphy

Crazy inventions for kids to learn about!

A talking watch. An overcoat for two. A pair of

pants for poodles. In his companion to Weird &

Wacky Inventions, Jim Murphy shows kids some ad-

ditional baffling and utterly silly inventions in the

form of a guessing game that is both challenging

and fun. What is a finger-supporting device used

for? Can you really buy that talking watch? What on

earth is a beard grinder?

Whether it’s a device for shaping the upper lip or

a life preserver for horses, this parade of unusual

inventions is a real treat for trivia lovers and any cu-

rious kid with an interest in science and inventions.


World (E) • CQ 36

ISBN: 978-1-61608-474-5

8 1⁄4” x 10 1⁄4” • 96 pages


Ages: 9–12

Science & Nature

SEPTEMBER

• Newbery Honor author• Classic material now in full color• Shows that science can be fun

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JIM MURPHY is a two-time Newbery Honor and Sibert Award-winning children’s book author. He’s worked in the publishing industry and is now a freelance writer. He lives with his wife and sons in Maplewood, New Jersey.

Weird & Wacky InventionsJim Murphy

Even crazier inventions for kids to learn about!

A hair-cutting machine, a used gum receptacle,

jumping shoes, and more of the strangest inventions

ever!

A hat that can tip itself. A suitcase that turns into a

bathtub. A pair of protective eyeglasses for chickens.

These are just three of the hundreds of unusual in-

ventions that people have dreamed up over the last

two centuries. Some, such as the moustache guard,

made perfect sense when they first appeared. Oth-

ers were considered just plain silly. Jim Murphy has

compiled a collection of the weirdest and wackiest

inventions and presented them in a quiz style that is

challenging and fun. Simple, clear explanations are

provided on how the inventions worked or failed to

work. Complete with over 100 colored illustrations

of these crazy creations, this is the perfect gift for

any child interested in science and inventions.


World (E) • CQ 36

ISBN: 978-1-61608-475-2

8 1⁄4” x 10 1⁄4” • 96 pages


Ages: 9–12

Science & Nature

SEPTEMBER

• Newbery Honor author• Classic material now in full color• Shows that science can be fun

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MARK BERGIN was born in Hastings, England. He has illustrated an award-winning series and has written over twenty books. He has done many book designs, layouts, and storyboards in many styles, including cartoons for numerous books, posters, and advertisements. He lives with his wife and three children in Behill-on-sea, England.

It’s Fun to Draw DinosaursMark Bergin

From T-Rex to Stegosaurus, you can draw your

favorite dinosaur!

This bright and colorful book is the perfect guide

for budding artists who are interested in dinosaurs.

It’s packed with simple step-by-step illustrations and

tips on coloring a variety of larger-than-life dinos,

including:

• Tyrannosaurus rex

• Pteranodon

• Stegosaurus

• Iguanodon

• Velociraptor

• Triceratops

• And eight others!

Bergin has done a phenomenal job crafting simple

illustrations and numbered steps to help kids learn

how to draw all of their favorite dinosaurs.

$5.95 paperback (Can. $6.95)

North America (X) • CQ 48

ISBN: 978-1-61608-478-3

9” x 9” • 32 pages


Ages: 4–8

Art

OCTOBER

• Fun activity book• Great book for museum gift shops• Kids love dinosaurs

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MARK BERGIN was born in Hastings, England. He has illustrated an award-winning series and has written over twenty books. He has done many book designs, layouts, and storyboards in many styles, including cartoons for numerous books, posters, and advertisements. He lives with his wife and three children in Behill-on-sea, England.

It’s Fun to Draw Safari AnimalsMark Bergin

Lions and leopards and baboons—you can draw

them!

This book is the perfect guide for budding artists

who are interested in African animals. It’s packed

with simple step-by-step illustrations and tips on

coloring a variety of animals found on an African

safari, including:

• Lion

• Ostrich

• Elephant

• Crocodile

• Hippo

• Cheetah

• Giraffe

• And seven more!

Kids simply follow the numbered steps on the

left-hand page to learn how to draw adjacent safari

animals. Bergin’s drawings are easy for kids to follow

and are sure to inspire creativity in young artists.



ISBN: 978-1-61608-477-6

9” x 9” • 32 pages


Ages: 4–8

Art

OCTOBER

• Fun activity book• Great book for zoo gift shops• Kids love nature and animals

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MARGERY CUYLER is the author of many children’s books, including the first Little Nell story, The Biggest, Best Snowman; Please Say Please!: Penguin’s Guide to Manners; and 100th Day Worries. She lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

JOHANNA WESTERMAN is a graduate of Scripps College, where she majored in studio art. She has illustrated numerous books for children. She lives in Altadena, California.

The Christmas SnowmanMargery CuylerIllustrated by Johanna Westerman

A magical snowman receives the best Christmas

present of all from the children who created him.

Two weeks before Christmas, Kevin and Sally decide

to build a snowman. One night they look out the

window and are amazed to see Mr. Snow—their

snowman—making snow angels, sledding, and even

skating on the pond. But when the weather warms

up just before Christmas and Mr. Snow starts to

melt, Kevin and Sally come up with a plan to save

their friend by imploring the help of Santa Claus.

Johanna Westerman’s elegant drawings compliment

Margery Cuyler’s touching story to create a book

that is perfect for children and parents to share dur-

ing the holiday season.



ISBN: 978-1-61608-483-7

6 3⁄4” x 9” • 32 pages


Ages: 4–8

Holidays

OCTOBER

Together they knelt at Kevin’s window and gazed out at the white world beyond.

Now Mr. Snow was lying down. Sliding his arms and legs back and forth through the snow, he was making an angel. His mouth was turned up at the corners in a broad radish smile.

• Holiday gift book• Kids love snowmen• Holiday stocking stuffer

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TEDDY SLATER has written over 100 books for children, including ABC Sing-Along and The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever! She lives in upstate New York with her husband.

MONES is an illustrator and lives in Barcelona, Spain.

Classic Fire Trucks and Fire Fighting Gift SetTeddy SlaterIllustrated by Mones

Jump in and buckle up—the fire fighters are moving

out!

Meet the heroes and learn about the equipment

firefighters use to save lives. This book takes kids

from the first fire departments of bucket brigades to

the modern fire fighting fleet. Learn how fire fight-

ers pump water and extend ladders above the tallest

flames. What is it like to be on duty at the fire-

house? How does the alarm box work? What kind

of truck is so long that is needs two drivers? What is

a fireboat or a four-alarm blaze? Learn answers to

all of these questions in the pages of this beautifully

illustrated book.

With all the new knowledge children gain from

reading, they can recreate their own fire fighting ac-

tion with a specially-made wooden fire truck, ready

for blazes that may spring up at any minute.


World (E) • CQ 12

ISBN: 978-1-61608-479-0

9 1⁄2” x 12 1⁄4” • 48 pages


Ages: 4–8

Book & Toy Kit

OCTOBER

• Hardcover book and hardwood toy• Great value and a great holiday gift• Firetrucks fascinate all children

Sky Pony Press 8

SEAN BRYAN is the author of numerous chil-dren’s books, including A Girl and Her Gator and A Bear and His Boy. In order to fully research this book, Sean spent two years living with wild pugs in their natural habitat (his home). His study of pug behavior has culminated in this impor-tant work. He works at a New York advertising agency and lives with his wife and son in Darien, Connecticut.

TOM MURPHY is the illustrator of numerous books, including four books with Sean Bryan. He also works in advertising. He lives with his wife and two children in Westchester, New York.

The Juggling PugSean BryanIllustrated by Tom Murphy

Have you ever seen a pug juggle?

A town becomes instantly famous when one special

pug begins to juggle. But the pug is also mischie-

vous and messy. He digs holes in the yard, drinks all

the soda in the fridge, and even poops on the rug.

Finally, a little girl has had enough. The pug must

learn to control his behavior, or else!

From the award-winning author and illustrator of

A Girl and Her Gator comes a story that will teach

kids how to juggle good behavior and the limelight.

The wacky rhyming and witty illustrations are sure

to entertain young readers and parents alike.


World (E) • CQ 48

ISBN: 978-1-61608-329-8

8 3⁄4” x 10 3⁄4” • 32 pages


Ages: 4–8

Picture Book

OCTOBER

• A family favorite back in print• Pugs are a hugely popular dog breed• Beautifully illustrated

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DR. ALICE MILLS has published widely as a children’s literature scholar, and her particular in-terests in children’s literature are fantasy and the picture storybook. Dr. Mills has edited a number of other children’s anthologies.

Classic Children’s StoriesNursery Rhymes, Bedtime Stories, Nonsense

Poems, and Much More

Edited by Dr. Alice Mills

The perfect book to start any child’s library!

This lavishly illustrated anthology of hundreds

of rhymes, poems, fables, and bedtime stories will

bring many hours of pleasure to both children and

adults. Filled with stories and fairy tales we all know

and love, this beautifully presented edition vividly

brings to life the timeless characters and tales all

in one volume. Stories such as The Princess Nobody,

Gulliver’s Travels, and Alice in Wonderland are here,

along with nursery rhymes, alphabets, and non-

sense poems. Selections also include The Frog Prince,

Grimm’s Fairytales, and Aesop’s Fables. Many of these

images have been carefully reproduced from the

artwork of famous children’s book illustrators such

as Richard Doyle and Kate Greenaway. Classic

Children’s Stories is a wonderful resource for par-

ents to read to their children and for children old

enough to read themselves.



ISBN: 978-1-61608-468-4

7 1⁄2” x 10” • 304 pages


Ages: 4–8

Picture Book

NOVEMBER

• 500 color illustrations• Hundreds of rhymes, poems, and fables• Will entertain during hundreds of bedtimes

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JONATHAN GREEN is a teacher and writer and the author of Christmas Miscellany. He lives in England.

AMY SHIELDS is an editor, author, and advo-cate of children’s books in every size, shape, color, genre, and age. As an editor Amy has worked for many companies, including Disney, Simon & Schuster, and National Geographic. As an author Amy loves writing informational books for kids. She has written craft books, beginning readers, and question-and-answer books, and is working on a non-fiction graphic book for little kids. Amy lives in upstate New York, and is a member of the New York Library Association.

KATHY ROSS is a well-known children’s crafts writer and editor. She is a preschool consultant for Highlights for Children. She lives in Alpine, California.

Christmas UnwrappedA Kid’s Winter Wonderland of Holiday Trivia

Jonathan Green and Amy ShieldsWith Crafts by Kathy Ross

Why is Santa’s suit red? Why do we hang stockings

on the mantle? Where does mistletoe come from?

Now curious kids can learn about all their favorite

holiday traditions in this fun, full-color, fact-filled

book. What do reindeer have to do with anything?

What is the most popular Christmas present? Who

is Santa, anyway? The fascinating answers inside will

surprise and delight any kid who’s ever wondered

about mistletoe, or frankincense and myrrh.

For kids, and grownups, of any denomination, this

book reveals the interesting facts behind this much-

loved holiday. Bonus materials include holiday

crafts by renowned children’s craft designer, Kathy

Ross, and recipes for all types of yummy Christmas

treats!



ISBN: 978-1-61608-469-1

7 1⁄2” x 7 1⁄2” • 64 pages


Ages: 7–10

Holidays

NOVEMBER

• Secrets of Christmas revealed• Fun and educational• Great stocking stuffer

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CLEMENT C. MOORE was born in 1779 in New York City and went on to become a philan-thropist and professor of theology and ancient languages. He was the father of nine children, for whom he often wrote poetry such as this holiday favorite. He passed away in 1863.

BILL BELL is a noted illustrator whose work has won numerous awards. He is also considered the Franklin Mint’s bestselling artist. His work appears on his website, www.billbellstudio.com. He lives in Lebanon, New Jersey.

The Night Before ChristmasClement C. MooreIllustrated by Bill Bell

“Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night!”

Since it first appeared in 1823 as “A Visit from St.

Nicholas,” The Night Before Christmas has been a

classic holiday story, read and enjoyed by children

and adults during the holiday season. Stockings are

hung on the mantle, sugar plums dance through

childrens’ dreams, reindeer clamor on the rooftops,

and “you know in a moment it must be Saint Nick!”

This bright and vividly illustrated edition of Moore’s

timeless poem is a must-have for any family during

the holiday season, whether it is placed under the

tree for Christmas Eve or given as a pre-holiday

treat.


World (E) • CQ 36

ISBN: 978-1-61608-470-7

9 1⁄4” x 10 1⁄4” • 32 pages


Ages: 4–8

Holidays

NOVEMBER

• Classic holiday poem beautifully illustrated• Great price—only $6.95• Great stocking stuffer

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PHOEBE GILMAN is one of North America’s best loved author/illustrators and is the winner of numerous honors, including the Vicky Metcalf and Ruth Schwartz awards. The author and illustrator of Something from Nothing, The Balloon Tree was her first book, and it is an enduring favorite with her fans.

The Balloon TreePhoebe Gilman

While her father the king is away, Princess Leora be-

comes vulnerable to her jealous uncle, who attempts

to destroy the princess’s magic signal balloons that

are protecting her from harm.

“Don’t worry,” said Princess Leora’s father just

before he left for the tournament. “If anything goes

wrong, release a bunch of balloons from the castle

tower. Wherever I am, I will see them and come

home right away.” Now, something is wrong—very

wrong. Princess Leora’s grumpy uncle, the Arch-

duke, wants to be king, and the very first thing he

does is pop every balloon in the kingdom. Princess

Leora is afraid, but she doesn’t give up. If she can

find just one whole balloon, the kingdom will be

saved!


United States (X) • CQ 36

ISBN: 978-1-61608-454-7

8 1⁄4” x 10 1⁄4” • 32 pages


Ages 4–8

Picture Book

NOVEMBER

• The return of a classic• A gift for every little princess• Beautifully illustrated

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BECKY EDWARDS is a teacher who has spe-cialized in teaching autistic children. She lives in Chichester, England, with her husband and two children.

DAVID ARMITAGE has been working as an illustrator for almost thirty years. His most well-known books are the Light House Keeper books, which are published by Scholastic and have been in print for over twenty years. David divides his time between fine art, illustrating, and publishing the schools magazine Aquilla. He lives in Sussex, England.

My Brother Sammy is SpecialBecky EdwardsIllustrated by David Armitage

Sammy has autism but that doesn’t mean he can’t

still be a good little brother.

Sammy does not go to school with his older broth-

er—Sammy has to go to school on a special bus.

The brothers cannot play in the park together—

Sammy lies under the tree and watches the leaves.

Sammy’s brother is angry because Sammy is autistic

and does not know how to be a “normal” brother.

Then, one day, Sammy’s older brother realizes that

he should not demand everything on his own terms

and that Sammy’s way of doing things may not be so

bad after all.

Simply written and beautifully illustrated, this mov-

ing book realistically portrays being a sibling of an

autistic child.



ISBN: 978-1-61608-480-6

11” x 9 4⁄5” • 32 pages


Ages: 4–8

Picture Book

JANUARY

• Promotion through autism support groups• Takes on a tough subject for families• Beautifully illustrated

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MAIA WOJCIECHOWSKA (1927–2002) was born in Warsaw and attended school in Poland, France, and England before coming to America in 1942. She worked as an undercover detec-tive, a motorcycle racer, a translator for Radio Free Europe, and a bullfighter before turning to writing. She won the Newbery Medal for her book Shadow of a Bull in 1965.

A Kingdom in a HorseMaia Wojciechowska

First published in 1965, this is a true classic about

the love and happiness found in owning a horse.

David Lee is twelve years old and disappointed in

his father Earl, a once-famous rodeo clown who has

quit the circuit and moved David to a small town in

Vermont to start a new life. David has a hard time

adjusting to life as a “normal” boy and is hurt that

his father never allowed him the chance to be his

partner in the rodeo arena. When Earl tries to buy

David a horse at auction, David pretends to have

no interest in it, and the horse is sold, instead, to a

seventy-year-old woman named Sarah Tierney.

Sarah, grief-stricken at the death of her husband,

tries to find solace in her new horse, Gypsy, but she

needs help from Earl and David to learn how to

care for her. As the three of them spend more and

more time with Gypsy, they all become entranced—

in their own ways—by the horse and begin to learn

more and more about themselves. A heartfelt story,

this middle-reader novel is a must read for any girl

or boy interested in nature and horses.



ISBN: 978-1-61608-481-3

5” x 8” • 160 pages

Ages: 9–12

Pets/Horses

FEBRUARY

• Newbery Medal-winning author• The return of a classic• A heart-warming family favorite

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LEO TOLSTOY (1828–1910) was a Russian writer considered by many to be one of the greatest authors of the nineteenth century.

JAMES RIORDAN has traveled the world col-lecting folktales and has published over thirty volumes of tales from different countries. He is emeritus professor at the University of Surry and visiting professor at the University of Worcester, as well as holding honorary degrees from Birmingham, London, Moscow, and Grenoble. He regularly reviews children’s books for the Times. He has also written ten novels for young people. He resides in London, England.

CLAUS SIEVERT was a full-time illustrator and artist in Grass Valley, California. He passed away in 2009.

The Lion and the PuppyLeo TolstoyTranslated by James RiordanIllustrated by Claus Sievert

“A valuable addition to folklore collections.”

—School Library Journal

While living in Russia, Tolstoy operated a tiny school

for the peasant children, where they could learn to

read, write, and draw. He found that there were a

lack of folktales and fables to read to the children so

he created his own, which are now brought together

in this beautifully illustrated collection. From “The

Lion and the Puppy,” a story about friendship, to

“The King of the Shirt,” a parable about obtaining

happiness, to “Escape of the Dancing Bear,” about

a bear who is trained to be captured, these stories

are sure to captivate and delight children of all ages.

Similar in scope to Aesop’s fables, children will be

able to take away important lessons, as well as laugh

at silly mishaps and characters, from this timeless

collection.



ISBN: 978-1-61608-484-4

8” x 10” • 64 pages

Ages: 9–12

Fiction/Literature

MARCH

• A giant of literature for children• Twenty-five classic fables• Beautifully illustrated

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VICKI COBB is the well-known author of more than eighty-five highly entertaining nonfiction books for children, including Bet You Can’t, which won the New York Academy of Sciences Children’s Science Book Award, and We Dare You! Learn more about Vicki at www.vicki-cobb.com and her contributions on the I.N.K.: Interesting Nonfiction for Kids blog at inkrethink.blogspot.com. She lives in White Plains, New York.

DAVE KLUG illustrates for Nickelodeon, Hough-ton Mifflin, Scholastic, and more. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

See for Yourself, 2nd EditionMore than 100 Amazing Experiments for

Science Fairs and School Projects

Written by Vicki CobbIllustrated by Dave Klug

“A wealth of fun and exploration.”


Budding scientists can wow their teachers and

classmates (and maybe win a ribbon or two) by per-

forming some of these great science experiments,

including:

• How to extract DNA from an onion

• How pigments from vegetables make dye

• How to make paper out of lint from a

clothes dryer

• What happens when you grow yeast in

dandruff shampoo

• And much more!

All the materials needed to perform the experi-

ments inside can be easily obtained at any store.

Cobb and Klug encourage young scientists to

test their investigations both in the classroom and

at home.

$14.95 paperback reprint (Can. $17.95)

World (E) • CQ 24

ISBN: 978-1-61608-083-9

8” x 10” • 192 pages

Ages: 8–12

Science

AVAILABLE


VICKI COBB is the well-known author of more than eighty-five highly entertaining nonfiction books for children, including Bet You Can’t, which won the New York Academy of Sciences Children’s Science Book Award, and We Dare You! Learn more about Vicki at www.vickicobb.com and her contributions on the I.N.K.: Interesting Nonfiction for Kids blog at inkrethink.blogspot.com. She lives in White Plains, New York..

What’s the BIG Idea?Amazing Science Questions for

Curious Kids

Vicki Cobb

“A quality addition to any collection.”


Why does a rolling ball stop rolling? Why can’t

you unscramble an egg? Why can’t we live forever?

These are all questions that a curious kid might ask.

In What’s the BIG Idea?, renowned juvenile science

educator Vicki Cobb answers these and thirty-one

other fascinating questions to help kids learn more

about the world through the wonders of science.

A big idea is one that has no simple or easy answer,

and there are four big ideas in this book: motion,

energy, matter, and life. And with each idea come

oodles of questions—how can kids bend their brains

around these concepts? Scientists learn by asking

questions and this book will teach kids to do simple

things to see for themselves and to build their own

scientific knowledge.


World (E) • CQ 18

ISBN: 978-1-61608-013-6

8 1⁄2” x 11” • 208 pages


Ages: 8–12

Science

AVAILABLE


VICKI COBB is the well-known author of more than eighty-five highly entertaining nonfiction books for children, including Bet You Can’t, which won the New York Academy of Sciences Children’s Science Book Award. Learn more about Vicki at www.vickicobb.com and her con-tributions on the I.N.K.: Interesting Nonfiction for Kids blog at inkrethink.blogspot.com. She lives in White Plains, New York.

KATHY DARLING is the author of thirty-six books for children on science, nature, and animals. She has also been an editor, a publicist, and a syndicated newspaper columnist. She lives in Larchmont, New York.

We Dare You!Hundreds of Fun Science Bets, Challenges,

and Experiments You Can Do at Home

Vicki Cobb with Kathy Darling

“A science-experiment bonanza.”


Would you believe that you could throw an egg

across the room without breaking it? Burn a candle

underwater? Blow frozen soap bubbles? We Dare You!

is a gigantic collection of irresistible, easy-to-per-

form science experiments, tricks, bets, and games

kids can do at home with everyday household ob-

jects. Thanks to the principles of gravity, mechanics,

fluids, logic, geometry, energy, and perception, kids

will find countless hours of fun with the selections

included in this book.

Write with a potato! Boil water in a paper cup! Use

Windex to reveal secret messages! Slice a banana

without peeling it or using a knife! With over 200

charming, practical illustrations and even more

experiments, no young scientist should be without

this book.

$14.95 paperback reprint (Can. $17.95)

World (E) • CQ 18

ISBN: 978-1-60239-775-0

8” x 10” • 336 pages


Ages: 9–12

Science

AVAILABLE

Previous edition:

978-1-60239-225-0 (hardcover)


DAVID WOODROFFE is an artist, technical illustrator, model maker, kite flyer, and paper airplane enthusiast. He has worked as an illustrator for magazine publishers as well as for books and websites. Although trained as an old school illustrator using pen and paper, Dave has embraced modern technology and now creates illustrations and graphics on computer. He lives in England.

Making Paper AirplanesMake Your Own Aircraft and Watch

Them Fly!

David Woodroffe

Fighter planes, military planes, helicopters, jets

built for stealth and speed or spirals, and more.

Now any kid can turn a stack of paper into his or

her own private air force. Packed with diagrams,

instructions, and graphics, here are amazing paper

aircraft that really fly—origami fighter jets, helicop-

ters, and more. Customized graphics for each model

ensure that your aircraft will look great and fly bet-

ter than any paper plane you have ever folded.

All of the fantastic flying machines featured have

been built and tested by the author to ensure that,

with little more than a few folds and a couple of

snips, your new creation will be airborne. This is

a great activity book for kids to do with their fam-

ily and friends on any bright, summer day or cold,

rainy night.



ISBN: 978-1-61608-147-8

7” x 10” • 192 pages


Ages: 9–12

Crafts & Hobbies

AVAILABLE


RICHARD JAMES has been teaching chess to children since the early 1970s and has an international reputation as the expert on how young children learn chess. He runs www.chessKIDS.com, which pioneered online interac-tive chess instructions for young children. He lives in England.

Chess for KidsHow to Play and Win

Richard James

Games, quizzes, and puzzles help make chess fun

for any boy or girl.

Written as a story—featuring seven-year-old twins

Alice and Sam and their quest to stop an impending

alien invasion—Chess for Kids teaches children how

to play chess in thirty short, fun lessons. Each chess

piece is described in the book, simply and clearly

explaining how they can move and how best to

utilize them on the board. James has illustrated the

concepts of check, checkmate, and stalemate, and

basic chess strategy and thinking skills through this

delightful and fun story.

Peppered with quizzes and puzzles, this is the

perfect book for any child who wishes to learn this

ancient and ever popular game.

$12.95 paperback original (Can. $15.95)


ISBN: 978-1-61608-146-1

5” x 7 3⁄4” • 192 pages


Ages: 7–10

Games

AVAILABLE


SABRINA PARRINI started her cooking adven-tures as a very young girl and she became even more impassioned about teaching children the importance of eating and cooking good food while teaching early childhood education. In 2004, Sabrini established Little Kitchen—Aus-tralia’s first organic cooking school and cooking party venue for children and teens. The cookery school has taught over 5,000 students to date. She lives in Romsey, Australia.

Little Kitchen40 Delicious and Simple Things That

Children Can Really Make

Sabrina Parrini

Recipes to inspire a lifelong love of cooking!

Little Kitchen is a beautifully designed and photo-

graphed collection of forty tried and true recipes

for budding chefs. Author Sabrina Parrini takes

young cooks through sweet and savory recipes and

guides them in finding the joy in every part of the

meal, from buying and preparing the ingredients,

to cooking and then eating the finished product.

Every recipe in this book is catered to foods that

children love and each step shows young chefs how

to make healthy versions of everything they already

love to eat: little egg and bacon breakfast pies,

minestrone soup, meatballs, yummy mini burgers,

baked ziti, gingerbread snowflakes, and more!

These recipes, from quick after-school snacks to im-

pressive dinners and sweet desserts, clearly explain

each step and include bolded instructions that

direct the child when to “ask a grown-up” for help.

With the addition of colorful and fun photos and

helpful illustrations, children will be able to take

the lead in the kitchen and maybe even show their

parents a thing or two.


North American (X) • CQ 24

ISBN: 978-1-61608-188-1

8 1⁄2” x 10” • 128 pages

86 color photographs

430 b/w line drawings

Ages: 4–8

Cooking

AVAILABLE


STEPHEN BRENNAN has worked as a circus clown, book editor, teacher, cabaret artist, actor, director, shepherd, and playwright. He is also the author of The Adven-turous Boy’s Handbook. He lives in New York City and Woodstock, New York.

FINN BRENNAN is in elementary school. His interests are fishing, rocks, and bugs.

LARA BRENNAN loves running, swimming, dancing, and studying history.

The Adventurous Boy’s HandbookFor Ages 9 to 99

Edited by Stephen Brennan and Finn Brennan

No boy should leave home without this book!

Father and son duo, Stephen and Finn Brennan, know what is truly fun

for boys of all ages, and The Adventurous Boy’s Handbook is filled with ideas,

explanations, and instructions for games, sports, and activities any boy

would love. From stargazing, baseball, and camping to using Morse code,

learning basic survival skills, and paddling a canoe, this book is invalu-

able for any boy! The book boasts step-by-step instructions, quaint illus-

trations, and offers countless hours of entertainment for boys interested

in orienteering, cowboying, sailing, and many more fun outdoor and

rainy day activities.

The Adventurous Girl’s HandbookFor Ages 9 to 99

Stephen Brennan and Lara Brennan

With The Adventurous Girl’s Handbook, father and daughter Stephen and

Lara Brennan have written a book that allows girls to make their own

rules and choices while they gain useful information on all the things

girls want to know about. From riding horses, playing badminton, and

starting a campfire to tap dancing, sailing, and throwing an unforgettable

slumber party, this is the ultimate guide to navigating the road of girl-

hood with style, grace, and fun. It is the perfect book to encourage all the

interests of an adventure-seeking girl!


World (E) • CQ 36

ISBN: 978-1-61608-163-8

6” x 9” • 224 pages

200 b/w illustrations

Ages: 9–12 • Reference

AVAILABLE

Previous edition:

978-1-60239-222-9


World (E) • CQ 36

ISBN: 978-1-61608-164-5

6” x 9” • 208 pages

200 b/w illustrations

Ages: 9–12 • Reference

AVAILABLE

Previous edition:

978-1-60239-635-7


ROBERT SULLIVAN is the managing editor at LIFE Books and has written on natural history, Santalogy, and Arctic topics for a variety of magazines. He lives in Westchester, New York.

GLENN WOLFF’S illustrations of the natural world have graced numerous publications, including the New York Times and Audubon, as well as more than twenty books. His fine art has been shown throughout the United States and Canada and is in numerous private and pub-lic collections. He lives and works in northern Michigan.

Flight of the Reindeer, 15th Anniversary EditionThe True Story of Santa Claus and His

Christmas Mission

Written by Robert SullivanDrawings by Glenn Wolff

“This is the sweetest, funniest, cleverest piece of

whimsy . . .”

—USA Today

“A delightful, constantly surprising book.”

—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Children have believed the legend forever: On one

evening each year a jolly old elf and eight rein-

deer fly all night long to deliver gifts around the

world. The fact is, there is solid evidence that this

is actually true! Robert Sullivan, a senior editor at

LIFE magazine, diligently gathered documenta-

tion from santaologists, historians, zoologists, and

Arctic explorers to prove that flying reindeer are

anything but a myth. “We used to think it was just

extended leaping,” says Tony Vecchio, director of

the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode

Island. “But recent evidence has confirmed that it is

true flight.” The gorgeous illustrations, convincing

photos, and charming text make this book a special

holiday gift.$22.95 hardcover (Can. $27.95)

World (E) • CQ 18

ISBN: 978-1-61608-151-5

9 1⁄4” x 11” • 96 pages


Ages: 9–12

Holiday

AVAILABLE

Previous edition:

978-0-02861-292-8


INGRID ANDERSSON has written five books for children. She lives in Sweden.

LENA FURBERG’S illustrations of horses have appeared in children’s books and comics. She lives in Sweden.

MARIE PAULSSON-BERTMAR is a profes-sional photographer who specializes in horse photography. She lives in Sweden.

My First Book of HorsesWritten by Ingrid AnderssonIllustrated by Lena FurbergPhotography by Marie Paulsson-Bertmar

The perfect introduction to horses for any child.

My First Book of Horses guides young equestrians

through this very important—and fun—commit-

ment. Beginning with a history of horses and what

roles they’ve played in various cultures over time,

this book then delves into all the need-to-know

horse basics, including: how to identify all the

most popular breeds, advice and tips on keeping a

healthy and happy horse, step-by-step instructions

on tail braiding, grooming, and cleaning up after a

horse, a detailed list of horse equipment, and much

more!

This is the perfect introductory book to instill

responsibility and excitement in your young horse-

lover!



ISBN: 978-1-61608-033-4

7 9⁄16” x 10 3⁄4” • 48 pages


Ages: 7–10

Pets/Horses

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BERNDT SUNDSTEN and JAN JÄGER are both teachers and both live in Sweden.

My First Book of KnotsBerndt Sundsten and Jan Jäger

A beginner’s full-color, step-by-step illustrated guide

to tying more than fifty useful knots.

What is more memorable than a child first learn-

ing to tie his shoes? Or wrapping his first Christmas

presents? Knots aren’t easy to learn, but they are

very helpful—whether you are five years old, ten

years old, or even fifty years old. Here is a picture

book that will help children (and even their par-

ents) learn to tie all sorts of knots together.

In My First Book of Knots, you’ll learn knots you can

use in fishing, camping, sailing, ranching, and farm-

ing. You’ll learn how Santa Claus ties up his sack

full of presents and how to tie a knot that will make

it easy to carry very heavy objects. Every step of

each knot is drawn out for you and includes clearly

written instructions. After you read this book, you’ll

be ready to save the day with a square knot and wow

your friends with a double figure eight bend.



ISBN: 978-1-60239-623-4

7 9⁄16” x 10 3⁄4” • 48 pages


Ages: 7–10

How To

AVAILABLE


SEAN BRYAN is a creative director and copy-writer at a New York advertising agency. He and his wife, Emily, live in Darien, Connecticut, with their son, Ben, and two pugs.

TOM MURPHY is a creative director at a New York advertising agency. He lives in Westchester, New York.

A Girl and Her GatorWritten by Sean BryanIllustrated by Tom Murphy

“Great fun to read aloud!”


“Entertainingly loopy with its off-the-wall

situation and imaginative pell-mell rhyme.”

—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Claire—the sister of the “boy who one day woke up

with a bunny on his head”—discovers that she too

has a strange new condition. When she looks in the

mirror, there is a gator in her hair! What is she to

do? Panic? Run to her mother? Or will she learn to

enjoy her new friend?

With endearing characters and simple rhyme

schemes, Sean Bryan and Tom Murphy have once

again worked their magic. In Claire, they have

created a spunky and loveable character, bound

to delight and entertain young children and their

parents.


World (E) • CQ 36

ISBN: 978-1-61145-032-3

9” x 9” • 32 pages


Ages: 4–8

Picture Book

AVAILABLE

Previous edition:

978-1-55970-798-5




A Boy and His BunnyWritten by Sean BryanIllustrated by Tom Murphy

“Amusing…warrants repeated readings.”


“The rhymes and simple pictures, with strong, witty

lines, keep it burbling along, until a nice surprise

ending.”

—Chicago Tribune

A humorous way to show kids that being differ-

ent can be a lot of fun! How would you feel if one

morning you woke up with a big-eared, wet-nosed

bunny on your head? Would you be surprised? And

what would you do if you learned the bunny’s name

was Fred? And that he liked it there on top of your

head? You’d be different from your friends, who

have nothing on their heads, but hey! That’s okay,

too.

With simple illustrations and gentle, witty rhymes,

this charming fun-filled book about a boy and his

special friend will delight young readers and en-

chant their parents as well.


World (E) • CQ 36

ISBN: 978-1-61145-023-1

9” x 9” • 32 pages


Ages: 4–8

Picture Book

AVAILABLE

Previous edition:

978-1-55970-725-1




A Bear and His BoyWritten by Sean BryanIllustrated by Tom Murphy

“A gleefully ludicrous book.”

—Child Magazine

When a bear named Mack wakes up with a boy on

his back, we know instantly that we’re back in the

sweetly wacky world created by Sean Bryan and Tom

Murphy—in their first two highly successful picture

books a boy wears a bunny and his sister, Claire,

wakes up with a gator on her hair.

Mack, a type-A bear who is terribly over-scheduled,

is initially stressed to discover the boy, named Zach,

and tells him: “Here’s the deal...I’ve got no time to

slack. I’m looking at my schedule, and it is jam-

packed.” But in the end, after a rhyme-filled tour

through Mack’s fanciful schedule, Zach teaches the

bear to slow down and enjoy life, rather than rush

through it. With playful text and simple, witty il-

lustrations, this book will help children and parents

alike stop and smell the lilacs! Called “charming”

and “fanciful” by School Library Journal.


World (E) • CQ 36

ISBN: 978-1-61145-027-9

9” x 9” • 32 pages


Ages: 4–8

Picture Book

AVAILABLE

Previous edition:

978-1-55970-838-8


J. B. SPOONER is the author of The Little Black Dog Has Puppies and The Little Black Dog Buccaneer. She works for Martha’s Vineyard Magazine and lives with her two children, Emily and Matthew, on Merry Farm in West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard.

TERRE LAMB SEELEY is an artist and illustra-tor. She lives in West Falmouth, Massachusetts.

The Story of the Little Black DogWritten by J. B. SpoonerIllustrated by Terre Lamb Seeley

Find out how it all began in this beautifully illustrat-

ed, first story in the Little Black Dog collection.

The Black Dog’s proud profile can be found on

T-shirts and hats across the country, but few people

know the true story of this seafaring dog and her

adventures on the Martha’s Vineyard schooner the

Shenandoah. When his friend Eddie gave him an or-

phaned puppy, Captain Bob Douglas did not expect

to keep her for more than a night. But he did, and

she became his longtime companion, as well as the

mascot of the island.

Children will love the heart warming story and

beautiful illustrations of a crusty Yankee sea captain

and the little black puppy who won his heart and

became a New England legend.


World (E) • CQ 40

ISBN: 978-1-61145-001-9

10” x 8” • 32 pages


Ages: 4–8

Picture Book

AVAILABLE

Previous edition:

978-1-55970-239-3


J. B. SPOONER is the author of The Story of the Little Black Dog and The Little Black Dog Has Puppies. She works for Martha’s Vineyard Magazine and lives with her two children, Emily and Matthew, on Merry Farm in West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard.


The Little Black Dog BuccaneerWritten by J. B. SpoonerIllustrated by Terre Lamb Seeley

The famous Black Dog of Martha’s Vineyard goes

treasure hunting and becomes a heroine on Captain

Bob Douglas’s schooner, the Shenandoah.

Named for the pirate in Robert Louis Stevenson’s

Treasure Island, the Black Dog doesn’t stay out of

trouble for long! True to her name, she can’t resist

treasure hunting. Every port call the Shenandoah

makes affords new possibilities for the dog with

unquenchable curiosity and a spirit for adventure.

And every time she comes home she has some new

trophy to offer the captain, no matter how much he

scolds her.

Just when everyone thinks she’s given up her pirat-

ing ways, the Black Dog finds something that makes

even Captain Douglas happy that he’s adopted a

true buccaneer.


World (E) • CQ 40

ISBN: 978-1-61145-000-2

10” x 8” • 32 pages


Ages: 4–8

Picture Book

AVAILABLE

Previous edition:

978-1-55970-448-9


J. B. SPOONER is the author of The Story of the Little Black Dog and The Little Black Dog Buccaneer. She works for Martha’s Vineyard Magazine and lives with her two children, Emily and Matthew, on Merry Farm in West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard.


The Little Black Dog Has PuppiesWritten by J. B. SpoonerIllustrated by Terre Lamb Seeley

The story of how the Little Black Dog starts a family

all her own.

The Black Dog, a stray adopted by Captain Bob

Douglas, has become one of the greatest sea dogs in

New England history. Here is the third book from

author J. B. Spooner and illustrator Terre Lamb

Seeley about the Black Dog and her many exploits.

Her latest adventure is her very best one yet, as the

captain discovers that his faithful companion is

expecting puppies! And not just any puppies—but

a new, special Martha’s Vineyard breed to become

known as the Vineyard Whitefoot.

This is a heartwarming tale for those who have

fallen in love with the Little Black Dog over the

years. A touching story for children and parents to

share together.


World (E) • CQ 40

ISBN: 978-1-61145-006-4

10” x 8” • 32 pages


Ages: 4–8

Picture Book

AVAILABLE

Sky Pony Press Index 32

AAdventurous Boy’s Handbook, 22

Adventurous Girl’s Handbook, 22

BBaffling & Bizarre Inventions, 2

Balloon Tree, The, 12

Bear and His Boy, A, 28

Boy and His Bunny, A, 27

CChess for Kids, 20

Christmas Snowman, The, 6

Christmas Unwrapped, 10

Classic Children’s Stories, 9

Classic Fire Trucks and Fire Fighting Gift Set, 7

FFlight of the Reindeer, 23

GGirl and Her Gator, A, 26

IIt’s Fun to Draw Dinosaurs, 4

It’s Fun to Draw Safari Animals, 5

JJuggling Pug, The, 8

KKingdom in a Horse, A, 14

LLion and the Puppy, The, 15

Little Black Dog Buccaneer, The, 30

Little Black Dog Has Puppies, The, 31

Little Kitchen, 21

Little Pea, The, 1

MMaking Paper Airplanes, 19

My Brother Sammy is Special, 13

My First Book of Horses, 24

My First Book of Knots, 25

NNight Before Christmas, The, 11

SSee for Yourself, 2nd Edition, 16

Story of the Little Black Dog, The, 29

WWe Dare You!, 18

Weird & Wacky Inventions, 3

What’s the BIG Idea?, 17

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