Publisher Marketing: Scholastic's bestselling OLD LADY returns in this adventure series with a nonfiction twist that will make you laugh AND learn! In this spin-off, the OLD LADY turns into an OLD ASTRONAUT who travels through space, swallowing a moon... along with a star, a planet, a comet, a meteor, a rocket, and a satellite... Why? Well, it went down just right, that bright satellite! Two new characters lead the reader through this hilarious adventure while exchanging some awesome facts about outer space for a light take on nonfiction that's perfect for this age. With expanded back matter about the solar system and a search-and-find game at the end, this OLD ASTRONAUT definitely shoots for the stars! Author: Lucille Colandro Illustrator: Jared Lee ISBN: 9781338325072 Binding: Hardcover Pub Date: April 30, 2019 Target Age Group: 04 to 08

Publisher Marketing: There was an old scientist who swallowed a dinosaur. I don't know why she swallowed a dinosaur but she needed to explore. Filled with hilarious illustrations, fun rhyming text, and real facts about dinosaurs, this is the latest book in the bestselling Old Lady series that's perfect for young readers. Author: Author: Lucille Colandro Illustrator: Jared Lee ISBN: 9781338668407 Publisher: Cartwheel Books Binding: Hardcover Pub Date: May 03, 2022 Target Age Group: 04 to 08

Publisher Marketing: Winner of a 2019 Stonewall Book Award In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes -- and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself? Mesmerizing and full of heart, Jessica Love's author-illustrator debut is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality. Author-Illustrator: Jessica Love ISBN: 9781536210613 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) Binding: Paperback Pub Date: March 27, 2024 Target Age Group: 04 to 08

New York Times bestselling children's book! Publisher Marketing: Smart, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to take a side: From the award-winning author of Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink comes a clever take on the age-old optical illusion: is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it! Readers will find more than just Amy Krouse Rosenthal's signature humor here; there's also a subtle lesson for kids who don't know when to let go of an argument. Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal Illustrator: Tom Lichtenheld ISBN: 9780811868655 Publisher: Chronicle Books Binding: Hardcover Pub Date: March 11, 2009 Target Age Group: 04 to 08

Publisher Marketing: No matter how silly the request, there is one day a year when kids always receive a positive response: Can I have pizza for breakfast? YES! Can we have a food fight? YES! Can I stay up really late? YES! The simple text coupled with delightful illustrations will send kids on a journey into their wildest wishes. With humor and appreciation for life's little pleasures, Yes Day! captures the excitement of being a kid. Jennifer Garner uses Yes Day! as inspiration for an annual magical day of all things YES with her children. She was a little worn out after 24 hours of pure YES in 2017, but she still praised Yes Day! as "a fantastic children's book." Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal Illustrator: Tom Lichtenheld ISBN: 9780061152597 Publisher: HarperCollins Binding: Hardcover Copyright Date: 2009 Pub Date: May 05, 2009 Target Age Group: 04 to 08

SAKURA MEDAL BOOK 2020 A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year Publisher Marketing: All I want to do on a rainy day like today is play my game. My mom says it's a waste of time, but without my game, nothing is fun! On the other hand, maybe I'm wrong about that... While reading On a Magical Do-Nothing Day, one gets the sense that the illustrator became lost in her drawings, and as a reader, you'll want to do the same. Author/Illustrator: Beatrice Alemagna ISBN: 9780062657602 Publisher: HarperCollins Binding: Hardcover Pub Date: September 12, 2017 Target Age Group: 04 to 08

SAKURA MEDAL BOOK 2021 WINNER Publisher Marketing: Every story needs a problem. But Panda doesn't have a problem. Unless . . . Panda is the problem. The New York Times bestselling author of Here Comes the Easter Cat and The Quiet Book loses control of the narrative in the funniest, most exuberant, most kid-delighting way in this adventurous ode to what makes a story--and what makes a story great. Author/Illustrator: Deborah Underwood ISBN: 9780735228504 Publisher: Dial Books Binding: Hardcover Pub Date: April 02, 2019 Target Age Group: 04 to 08

A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of 2011 Publisher Marketing: The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as the bear begins to despond, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bear's memory and renews his search with a vengeance. Told completely in dialogue, this delicious take on the classic repetitive tale plays out in sly illustrations laced with visual humor -- and winks at the reader with a wry irreverence that will have kids of all ages thrilled to be in on the joke. Author/Illustrator: Jon Klassen ISBN: 9780763655983 Publisher: Candlewick Press Binding: Hardcover Pub Date: September 27, 2011 Target Age Group: 04 to 08

Publisher Marketing: Louis always interrupts! All of his thoughts are very important to him, and when he has something to say, his words rumble and grumble in his tummy, they wiggle and jiggle on his tongue and then they push on his teeth, right before he ERUPTS (or interrupts). His mouth is a volcano! But when others begin to interrupt Louis, he learns how to respectfully wait for his turn to talk. My Mouth Is A Volcano takes an empathetic approach to the habit of interrupting and teaches children a witty technique to help them manage their rambunctious thoughts and words. Told from Louis' perspective, this story provides parents, teachers, and counselors with an entertaining way to teach children the value of respecting others by listening and waiting for their turn to speak. Author: Julia Cook Illustrator: Carrie Hartman ISBN: 9781931636858 Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues Binding: Paperback Pub Date: January 01, 2005 Target Age Group: 04 to 08

A Neal Porter Book A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013 A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013 Publisher Marketing: If you want to see a whale, you will need to know what not to look at. Pink roses, pelicans, possible pirates . . . If you want to see a whale, you have to keep your eyes on the sea, and wait . . . and wait . . . and wait . . . In this quiet and beautiful picture book by Julie Fogliano and Erin E. Stead, the team that created the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor book And Then It's Spring, a boy learns exactly what it takes to catch a glimpse of an elusive whale. This title has Common Core connections. Author: Julie Fogliano Illustrator: Erin E. Stead ISBN: 9781596437319 Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Binding: Hardcover Pub Date: May 07, 2013 Target Age Group: 04 to 07

A 2015 Caldecott Honor Book Publisher Marketing: Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find . . . nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking for the extraordinary -- and finding it in a manner you'd never expect. Author: Mac Barnett Illustrator: Jon Klassen ISBN: 9780763662295 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) Binding: Hardcover Pub Date: October 14, 2014 Target Age Group: 04 to 08

Publisher Marketing: This is a story about a duck and mouse who get swallowed by a wolf, and then decide to live in his belly. Early one morning a mouse met a wolf and was quickly gobbled up. When a woeful mouse is swallowed by a wolf, he quickly learns he is not alone: a duck has already set up digs, and, boy, has that duck got it figured out! Turns out it's pretty nice in there, with delicious food and elegant table settings, courtesy of the wolf's unchecked gluttony. And there's something even better: no more fear of being eaten by a wolf! In fact, life is pretty good, until a hunter shows up. . . . With a nod to traditional fables and a wink to the reader, the award-winning Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen offer a tale of cooperation and creative cuisine that is sure to go down easy. Author: Mac Barnett Illustrator: Jon Klassen ISBN: 9781536227796 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) Binding: Paperback Pub Date: September 27, 2022 Target Age Group: 04 to 08

Publisher Marketing: The MOMENTOUS debut of a groundbreaking Fairy Tale series -- a brilliantly crafted, hilarious twist on this beloved classic, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, from renowned, award-winning, and New York Times bestselling duo and picture book pioneers Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen! Once there was a bridge and a terrible and VERY hungry troll lived underneath it. When the three Billy Goats Gruff decide to clip-clop across the bridge to get to the grassy ridge, the troll is already imagining all the way to prepare a delicious goat dinner. But the troll underestimates those seemingly sweet but oh-so-savvy goats! This is the first in a groundbreaking new collection of fractured fairy tales crafted by one of today's most celebrated and acclaimed authors, Mac Barnett, and brought to stunning visual life by award-winning and beloved creator of I Want My Hat Back, Jon Klassen. Told with pitch perfect timing and pacing, hilarious detail, and Barnett's signature narrator voice, this is Billy Goats Gruff as never before. High-stakes page turns will have readers on the edge of their seats and giggling along, as they join each goat and anticipate the arrival of the hungry and terrible troll living under the bridge. With Klassen's brilliantly restrained scenes, arresting characters, and celebrated artistic style, this first of three fairy tales is destined to be a true publishing event! With a multitude of Caldecott Medals, Honors, international awards, and New York Times bestsellers to their names both independently and in collaboration, this is a creative pairing that is electric. So get ready to experience picture book magic... all you have to do is cross the bridge! Author: Mac Barnett Illustrator: Jon Klassen ISBN: 9781338673845 Publisher: Orchard Books Binding: Hardcover Pub Date: October 18, 2022 Target Age Group: 04 to 08

Publisher Marketing: The unforgettable bestseller Wonder, now a major motion picture, has inspired a nationwide movement to Choose Kind. Now parents and educators can introduce the importance of choosing kind to younger readers with this gorgeous picture book, featuring Auggie and Daisy on an original adventure, written and illustrated by R. J. Palacio. Over 15 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and have joined the movement to Choose Kind. Now younger readers can meet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, and his beloved dog, Daisy. Countless fans have asked R. J. Palacio to write a book for younger readers. With We're All Wonders, she makes her picture-book debut as both author and artist, with a spare, powerful text and striking, richly imagined illustrations. Palacio shows readers what it's like to live in Auggie's world--a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he's not always seen that way. We're All Wonders may be Auggie's story, but it taps into every child's longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It's the perfect way for families and educators to talk about empathy and kindness with young children. Author: R. J. Palacio ISBN: 9781524769543 Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers Binding: Paperback Pub Date: March 28, 2017 Target Age Group: 04 to 08