ABRAMS
Abrams unveils a spring palette with George Seurat and the Grand Jatte by Robert Burleigh, in association with the Art Institute of Chicago, a look at this famous painting; Wake Up Our Souls: A Celebration of African American Artists by Tonya Bolden, in association with the Smithsonian American Art Museum; and Sally Goes to the Vet by Stephen Huneck, in which Sally the black Labrador has a doctor's appointment.
BAREFOOT
Barefoot sways to the beat with The Creepy Crawly Calypso by Debbie Harter, a rhythmic picture book; I Took the Moon for a Walk by Carolyn Curtis, illus. by Alison Jay, a night-time adventure, Sandsister by Amanda White, illus. by Yuyi Morales, about the arrival of a new sibling; Jump Into January by Stella Blackstone, illus. by Maria Carluccio, a look at months and seasons; and The Secret Seahorse by Stella Blackstone and Clare Beaton, a picture book set in an underwater world.
BLOOMSBURY
Bloomsbury stands en garde for Duel, about a boy who stops two men from dueling over a painting; Poodlena in which a pink poodle finds joy in a mud bath; Momma's Magical Purse about the goodies in Momma Cat's handbag; Christopher Mouse, the adventures of a street-smart rodent; and Pictures in the Dark in which two sisters protect each other from their unbalanced mother.
CANDLEWICK
Candlewick won't step on a crack or break Mother's back with Sidewalk Circus by Paul Fleischman, illus. by Kevin Hawkes, about an imaginary circus; Don't Forget to Come Back! by Robie H. Harris, illus. by Harry Bliss, about a child's opposition to having a babysitter; Tuff Fluff by Scott Nash, starring a stuffed-rabbit sleuth; New Found Land: The Voyage of Discovery of Lewis and Clark by Allan Wolf, a history-inspired YA novel written in 13 voices; and Danger Boy: Ancient Fire by Mark London Williams, the debut book in a time-travel/action-adventure series.
MARSHALL CAVENDISH
Marshall Cavendish plants inch by inch and row by row with Seeds! Seeds! Seeds! by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace, in which a bear family learns all about seeds; Exiled by Kathleen Karr, about an Egyptian camel who is a member of the U.S. Camel Corps in the mid-1800s; Go-Go Baby! by Roxane Orgill, illus. by Steven Salerno, featuring a very energetic baby; Town Dog, City Dog by Susan Stevens Crummel, illus. by Dorothy Donahue, a dog tale inspired by the friendship between Henri Toulouse-Latrec and Vincent Van Gogh; and Squeal and Squawk: Barnyard Talk by Susan Pearson, illus. by David Slonim, a collection of poems and limericks set down on the farm.
CHARLESBRIDGE
Charlesbridge is sweet on spring with Candy Shop by Jan Wahl, illus. by Nicole Wong, about a boy facing prejudice; The Beetle Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta, illus. by David Biedrzycki, spotlighting these bugs; Mung-Mung by Linda Sue Park, illus. by Diane Bigda, a celebration of animal sounds in 19 different languages; The Harmonica by Tony Johnston, illus. by Ron Mazellan, a true story set in Poland during World War II; and The Living Rain Forest: An Animal Alphabet by Paul Kratter, an informational picture book.
CHILDREN'S BOOK PRESS
Children's Book Press ushers in fall with Cooper's Lesson by Sun Yung Shin, illus. by Kim Kogan, in which a confused biracial boy learns to embrace his identity; and A Shelter in Our Car by Monica Gunning, illus. by Elaine Pedlar, in which a Jamaican immigrant family faces the challenges of starting life anew in the United States.
CHRONICLE
Chronicle keeps the beat with One Is a Drummer by Roseanne Thong, illus. by Grace Lin, a follow-up to Round Is a Mooncake; Papa, Do You Love Me? by Barbara Joosse, illus. by Barbara Lavallee, a picture book companion to Mama, Do You Love Me?; Are We There Yet?, a Nickelodeon-guided travel journal designed to entertain kids during trips; and Snug as a Bug by Sylvia Long, in which a cast of bugs gets ready for bed.
CLARION
Clarion hits some high notes with The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson at the Lincoln Memorial, a biography by Russell Freedman; The Fire-Keeper's Son by Linda Sue Park, illus. by Julie Downing, in which a Korean boy lights an important signal fire; Hot Day on Abbott Avenue by Karen English, illus. by Javaka Steptoe, about the reconciliation of two feuding best friends; Because Your Daddy Loves You by Andrew Clements, illus. by R.W. Alley, a picture book; and Baby Babka, the Gorgeous Genius by Jane Breskin Zalben, illus. by Victoria Chess, in which two children welcome a new sibling.
DIAL
Dial wrinkles its nose for What's That Awful Smell? by Heather Tekavec, illus. by Margaret Spengler, in which animals try to find the source of a foul odor in their barn; Inventing Elliot by Graham Gardner, a psychologically suspenseful novel; Lionboy by Zizou Corder, the first title in an adventure trilogy about a boy who can speak to cats; Violet's Music by Angela Johnson, illus. by Laura Huliska-Beth, in which Violet dreams of meeting fellow musicians; and Double Helix by Nancy Werlin, a YA novel about genetic engineering.
DISNEY PRESS
Disney Press blasts off with Disney/Pixar To Infinity and Beyond by Laura Driscoll, a lift-the-flap, pop-up title starring the Toy Story gang; Disney Junior Encyclopedia of Animated Characters by M.L. Dunham, a lighthearted family reference volume; Disney Princess Puzzle Party by Lara Bergen, which combines puzzles, stories and poems; Disney Where's Flounder? by Laura Driscoll, a novel inspired by The Little Mermaid; and Get a Clue, a new title in the Lizzie McGuire mysteries series.
DISNEY/VOLO
Volo casts a spell with W.I.T.C.H., a new series about five girls whose special powers help them protect a magical world; To Have and to Hold by Laura Dower, a Super Special Madison Finn title; Lizzie's House of Style, a new series starring Lizzie McGuire; and new entries in the Monster Manor and Spy Kids Adventures series.
DK
DK earns some Scooby Snacks with Scooby-Doo Essential Guide, a look at the animated mystery-solving pooch and his gang of friends; Children's Night Sky Atlas, a new astronomy reference; DK First Atlas, Inside the World of Star Wars: Classic Edition, featuring cross-section artwork from the films; and Anne Frank, one of four titles launching the DK Biographies series.
DUTTON
Dutton tunes up for Guitar Girl by Sarra Manning, in which a freshly minted teen-rock diva discovers the pitfalls of fame; Eleven by Lauren Myracle, about the ups and downs of Winnie's 11th year; Walter the Farting Dog: Trouble at the Yard Sale by William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray, illus. by Audrey Coleman, the second adventure for this P-U pet; On Her Way by Sandy Asher, an anthology that celebrates young American women, with works by Linda Sue Park and Donna Jo Napoli; and The Baby's Book of Baby Animals by Kay Chorao, a collection of nursery rhymes and poems.
EERDMANS
Eerdmans gathers round for Family Reunion by Mary Quattlebaum, illus. by Andrea Shine, 15 poems about a girl's experiences at her family's week-long reunion; At Jerusalem's Gate by Nikki Grimes, illus. by David Frampton, a poetry collection about the first Easter; Abby's Chairs by Barbara Santucci, illus. by Debrah Santini, in which Abby tries to find a place for her old chairs in her new home; Mississippi Morning by Ruth Vander Zee, illus. by Floyd Cooper, a picture book about racial tensions, set in the 1930s; and Jubilee by Ellen Yeomans, illus. by Tim Ladwig, in which a summertime family reunion serves as a foreshadowing of heaven.
FARRAR, STRAUS & GIROUX
FSG harvests magic beans with Jack and the Seven Deadly Giants by Sam Swope, illus. by Carll Cnuet, an original fairy tale; Don Quixote and the Windmills by Eric A. Kimmel, illus. by Leonard Everett Fisher, a picture-book adaptation of the Cervantes classic; The Ghost of Cutler Creek by Cynthia DeFelice, the third book about "ghost magnet" Allie Nichols; Myrtle by Tracey Campbell Pearson, in which Aunt Tizzy helps her niece outwit a bully; and a miniature edition of My Dad by Anthony Browne.
FSG/FOSTER
Frances Foster Books is in full bloom with Daffodil by Emily Jenkins, illus. by Tomek Bogacki, in which triplets Rose, Violet and Daffodil rebel against their flowery wardrobes; The Flower Hunter by Deborah Kogan Ray, a biography of William Bartram, America's first naturalist; Elsina's Clouds by Jeanette Winter, about the African tradition of praying for rain by painting the walls of a house; The Cat Who Walked Across France by Kate Banks, illus. by Georg Hallensleben, a picture-book voyage journey across the Norman countryside; and The Blue Mirror by Kathe Koja, in which a teenage girl embarks on a destructive relationship with a homeless boy.
FSG/KROUPA
Melanie Kroupa Books stirs up a spicy list with Gator Gumbo by Candace Fleming, illus. by Sally Anne Lambert, in which Monsieur Gator's secret-ingredient stew renders his two annoying neighbors speechless; Circle Unbroken by Margot Theis Raven, illus. by E.B. Lewis, a picture-book glimpse into African-American history; The Remembering Stone by Barbara Timberlake Russell, illus. by Claire Cotts, about a girl who learns to understand her mother's longing for her homeland of Costa Rica; and The Race to Save the Lord God Bird by Phillip Hoose, a photo-essay exploring extinction and loss of habitat via the story of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker.
FULCRUM
Fulcrum goes back to nature with Rachel Carson: Preserving the Sense of Wonder by Joseph Bruchac, illus. by Thomas Locker; and Women Writers of the West by Julie Danneberg, which chronicles the lives of five authors.
GRAPHIC ARTS CENTER
Graphic Arts Center falls hook, line and sinker for Kumak's Fish by Michael Bania, in which the whole village pitches in to help Kumak land his fish; and Berry Magic by Teri Sloat, illus. by Barbara Huffmon, the tale of how a variety of sweet berries came to grow on the Alaskan tundra.
GROSSET & DUNLAP
Grosset & Dunlap sees Spot run with six new Dick and Jane readers; Girls Night Out, a new Bratz hardcover; Spring for Strawberry Shortcake by Monique Stephens, in which Strawberry and her fruity pals search for spring; four new books inspired by children's musical performers the Wiggles; and ZENDA of Asureblue! by John Amadeo and Ken Petit, about a headstrong tween girl on the magical planet of Azureblue.
GROUNDWOOD
Groundwood rises with the sun for Rooster/Gallo by Jorge Luján, illus. by Manuel Monroy, a bilingual picture book about a rooster greeting the day; A Song for Ba by Paul Yee, illus. by Jan Peng Wang in which a father and son in a 1920s Chinatown bond over the art of opera; Red Land, Yellow River: A Story from the Cultural Revolution by Ange Zhang, an autobiographical story about growing up in China under Mao's rule; Conversations with Israeli and Palestinian Children (tentative title), recent interviews with children; and Ann and Seamus by Kevin Major, illus. by David Blackwood, about a family that tries to rescue an Irish ship full of immigrants that runs up on a reef in 1828 Newfoundland.
HARCOURT
Harcourt aims high with Pie in the Sky by Lois Ehlert, featuring a pie tree; The Green Sheep by Mem Fox, illus. by Judy Horacek, a bedtime book; Bubba and Beau Meet the Relatives by Kathi Appelt, illus. by Arthur Howard, in which an extended family arrives in Bubbaville; Rocko and Spanky Go to a Party by Kara LaReau, illus. by Jenna LaReau, first in a series starring a pair of sock monkeys; and Story Time: A Grim Fairy Tale by Edward Bloor, a novel set in a school where standardized testing is truly the work of the devil.
HARCOURT/GULLIVER
Gulliver Books puckers up for Won't You Be My Kissaroo? by Joanne Ryder, illus. by Melissa Sweet, about many kinds of kisses; Sleeping Cutie by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illus. by Brian Pinkney, in which a magical toy solves a bedtime problem; Whose Garden Is It? by Mary Ann Hoberman, illus. by Jane Dyer, about people joining their green-thumb efforts; Iris and Walter: Lost and Found by Elissa Haden Guest, illus. by Christine Davenier, in which Iris and Walter's friendship is tested by the actions of mischievous baby Rosie; and Catherine and Henry: A Young Royals Book by Carolyn Meyer, a novel about the Spanish princess who would become England's queen.
HARCOURT/RED WAGON
Red Wagon Books does its spring planting with board book editions of Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert and What Do You Love? by Jonathan London, illus. by Karen Lee Schmidt.
HARCOURT/SILVER WHISTLE
Silver Whistle slathers on sunscreen for All You Need for a Beach by Alice Schertle, illus. by Barbara Lavallee, featuring all the things that make a great beach; Dig! by Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha, illus. by Marc Rosenthal, demonstrating the work of some very busy shovels; Beverly Billingsley Can't Catch by Alexander Stadler, in which Beverly attempts to discover an inner talent for baseball; The Mighty Asparagus by Vladimir Radunsky, the allegedly true tale of an intrepid vegetable; and Scien-Trickery: Riddles in Science by J. Patrick Lewis, illus. by Frank Remkiewicz, a collection of zany poems.
HARPERCOLLINS
HarperCollins kicks it up a notch with Emeril's There's a Chef in My Family: Recipes to Get Everyone Cooking by Emeril Lagasse, a family cookbook with 76 new recipes; Superdog: The Heart of a Hero by Caralyn Buehner, illus. by Mark Buehner, about a puny pooch with big dreams; Goodnight Goodnight Sleepyhead by Ruth Kraus, illus. by Jane Dyer, a celebration of baby's bedtime rituals; Starring Prima! by Jacqueline Mitchard, in which a young mouse dances to stardom; and What's the Hurry, Fox and Other Animal Stories by Zora Neale Hurston, illus. by Bryan Collier, adapted by Joyce Carol Thomas, a collection of pourquoi tales.
HARPERCOLLINS/AMISTAD
Amistad ushers in the season with reprints of Malcolm X by Walter Dean Myers, Black Is Brown Is Tan by Arnold Adoff, illus. by Emily Arnold McCully; and Big Jabe by Jerdine Nolen, illus. by Kadir Nelson.
HARPERCOLLINS/ANDREWS
The Julie Andrews Collection keeps rolling along with Dumpy to the Rescue! and Dumpy's Apple Shop by Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton, illus. by Tony Walton, new I Can Read books about Dumpy the dump truck; and Dragon: The Mystery of Montargis by Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton, a murder mystery novel set in a medieval French chateau.
HARPERCOLLINS/AVON
Avon makes a reservation for Spanish Holiday by Kate Cann, a light romance; Caribbean Cruising by Rachel Hawthorne, a beach read about a boy, a girl and a vacation cruise; Maine Squeeze by Catherine Clark, in which a girl is juggling two boyfriends for the summer on a very small island; Warriors #2: Fire and Ice by Erin Hunter, a suspenseful adventure/fantasy; and Phantom Stallion #10: Gift Horse by Terri Farley, set in the modern-day Wild West.
HARPERCOLLINS/COTLER
Joanna Cotler Books takes the pulse of the season with Heartbeat by Sharon Creech, a novel in free verse; Bittle by Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan, illus. by Dan Yaccarino, about a cat and dog contending with a new baby in the house; Good Night Pillow Fight by Sally Cook, illus. by Laura Cornell, a bedtime story; George Was There by Kate McMullan, illus. by Adrienne Yorinks, about George Shannon, the youngest member of Lewis & Clark's expedition; and Gospel Cinderella by Joyce Carol Thomas, illus. by David Diaz, in which the classic tale is given a soulful, musical twist.
HARPERCOLLINS/EOS
Eos soars into spring with Airborn by Kenneth Oppel, a novel from the author of the Silverwing trilogy; Midnighters Book One: The Secret Hour by Scott Westerfield, first in a new trilogy about mystical powers; True Sight by David Stahler Jr., a debut futuristic novel about genetic engineering; The Books of Magic #4: Consequences by Carla Jablonski (created by Neil Gaiman and John Bolton), based on the DC Comics graphic novels; and the paperback reprint of Abhorsen by Garth Nix.
HARPERFESTIVAL
HarperFestival twirls the truth lasso for I Am Wonder Woman, which launches a new licensing program; Dinosaur Hide and Seek by Stu Smith, illus. by Christopher Santoro, a rhyming tale in an oversized gatefold format; Critter Love by Kate Spohn, an interactive book with fuzzy flocking; Ten Little Eggs by Jean Marzollo, featuring plastic eggs that turn into birds; and Biscuit Loves Mother's Day by Alyssa Capucilli, illus. by Pat Schories, a gatefold book.
HARPERCOLLINS/GERINGER
Laura Geringer Books sizes things up with The Little Giant by Sergio Ruzzier, a fable about war and peace; So B. It by Sarah Weeks, a coming-of-age novel in which a girl embarks on a cross-country journey to better understand her mother; Toes by Tor Seidler, starring a seven-toed cat; The Ugly Truckling by David Gordon, a retelling of the fairy tale, construction-style; and Shakespeare's Daughter by Peter Hessinger, the tale of Susanna Shakespeare, who flees home for London to find her father and pursue a singing career.
HARPERCOLLINS/GREENWILLOW
Greenwillow consults a compass for North by Donna Jo Napoli, in which a boy on the run heads to the Arctic; The Oracle Betrayed by Catherine Fisher, in which a young princess and a junior scribe join forces to unravel a mystery; Little Raccoon's Question by Miriam Schlein, illus. by Ian Schoenherr, a book about bedtime; Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes, starring an inquisitive young feline; and Lilly's Chocolate Heart by Kevin Henkes, a new board book featuring the popular mouse.
HARPERCOLLINS/TEGEN
Katherine Tegen Books reaches the end of the rainbow with Leprechaun's Gold by Pamela Duncan Edwards, illus. by Henry Cole, an Irish legend about generosity; Things I Learned in First Grade by Amy Schwartz, about a pivotal year in elementary school; Moo Who? by Margie Palatini, illus. by Keith Graves, in which a cow temporarily forgets how to moo; Wallace's Lists by Barbara Bottner and Gerald Kruglik, illus. by Olof Landstrom, about a nervous mouse who makes a new friend; and Amelia's Show-and-Tell Fiesta by Mimi Chapra, illus. by Martha Aviles, a bilingual picture book about a young Latina's first experience in an American school.
HARPERTEMPEST
Tempest takes aim at spring with The Shooter by Walter Dean Myers, which explores the aftermath of a tragic school shooting; Miss Smithers by Susan Juby, the sequel to Alice, I Think; The Garden by Elsie V. Aidinoff, a debut novel set in the Garden of Eden; Nothing to Lose by Alex Finn, in which a young man on the run is forced to face his past; and Last Chance Texaco by Brent Hartinger, a novel about troubled teens in foster care.
HARPERTROPHY
Trophy's eyelids are getting heavy with reprints of Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism by Georgia Byng; Surviving the Applewhites by Stephanie Tolan, What Would Joey Do by Jack Gantos, City of Beasts by Isabel Allende and The Princess Diaries, Volume IV: Princess in Waiting by Meg Cabot.
HENRY HOLT
Henry Holt is on the campaign trail with Vote for Larry by Janet Tashjian, in which Larry faces numerous challenges as he attempts to change the world; The Story of Noah and the Ark from the King James Bible, illus. by Gennady Spirin; T Is Not for Terrible by Peter McCarty, in which a young T. Rex explains why he isn't so terrible; Fall of Fergal: Book One in the Unlikely Exploits Trilogy by Philip Ardagh, starring the downtrodden McNally family; and S.O.S. Files by Betsy Byars, illus. by Arthur Howard, in which Mr. Magro's students share their biggest emergencies with the class.
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
Houghton Mifflin lets the star-spangled banner wave for The Flag Maker by Susan Campbell Bartoletti, illus. by Nivola Claire, a look at the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key; Actual Size by Steve Jenkins, a picture book that shows animals in actual size; Bad Bear in the City by Daniel R. Pinkwater, illus. by Jill Pinkwater, starring Irving and Muktuk, two polar bears living in a New Jersey zoo; Remember: A Pictorial Tribute to the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court Decision by Toni Morrison; and Dog-of-the-Sea Waves by James Rumford, about the early exploration of Hawaii.
HOUGHTON/LORRAINE
Walter Lorraine Books charts a course for the season with The Coast Mappers by Taylor Morrison, a look at the dangerous work of early hydrographers and topographers; A Mouse in the House by John and Ann Hassett, in which Nana Quimby seeks the aid of other animals to rid her house of pests; Messenger by Lois Lowry, a futuristic novel that joins characters from The Giver and Gathering Blue; Perfectly Martha by Susan Meddaugh, more escapades for the talking dog and Music for Alice (tentative title) by Allen Say, in which a young woman's dreams of dancing are thwarted by the attitudes during the internment of the Japanese in WWII.
HYPERION
Hyperion grants spring wishes with Diary of a Fairy Godmother by Esme Raji Codell, a quirky take on fairy tales; Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog by Mo Willems, a city bird's adventures; My Kindergarten by Rosemary Wells, in which young Emily is off to school; What Is Goodbye? Poems on Grief by Nikki Grimes, illus. by Raúl Colón, told in the alternating voices of a brother and sister; and Be More Chill by Ned Vizzini, a novel about a boy who goes from super geek to super chic after ingesting a pill-sized supercomputer.
HYPERION/JUMP AT THE SUN
Jump at the Sun saddles up with A Wild Cowboy by Dana Kessimakis Smith, illus. by Laura Freeman, in which a kindergartner takes an imaginary cowboy adventure; Who Am I Without Him? by Sharon G. Flake, a short story collection about girls and the boys in their lives; Willimena Rules: Rule Book #2 by Valerie Wilson Wesley, illus. by Maryn Roos, a chapter book featuring a spunky heroine; Jason and Kyra by Dana Davidson, a debut novel about two African-American teenagers in love; and the introduction of Shana Show Beginning Readers series by Jean Marzollo, illus. by Maryn Roos and Shane Evans.
ILLUMINATION ARTS
Illumination Arts crosses its heart for A Mother's Promise by Lisa Humphrey, illus. by David Danioth, a poem about a mother's love for her newborn child; We Share One World by Jane Hoffelt, illus. by Marty Husted, in which a boy shares his vision for peace; and Little Ruth Reddingford by Hank Wesselman, illus. by Raquel Abreu, a contemporary retelling of "Little Red Riding Hood."
INSPIRE
Inspire Press goes California dreamin' with A Day in the Life of Carmel by the Sea by Stephan Harper and Peggy Harper, in which a teddy bear sleuth solves a crime.
KANE/MILLER
Kane/Miller brings spring into focus with Paul Needs Specs by Bernard Cohen, illus. by Geoff Kelly, about a boy who needs to wear glasses; Ant's Eye View: An Insect Wonderland by Ryuichi Kuwahara, illus. by Satoshi Kuribayashi, featuring photos from an ant's perspective; Playing with Stuff:
Extraordinary Games with Ordinary Objects by Ferry Piekart and Lars Deltrap, an activity book; Apollo Counts by Caroline Gregoire, in which Apollo the dachshund bends and folds himself into various numerals; and What Eddie Can Do by Wilfried Gebhard, about a boy's mastery of tasks like tying his shoes.
KAR-BEN
Kar-Ben spins a web full of spring books with Sammy Spider's Israel Fun Book by Sylvia Rouss, illus. by Katherine Janus Kahn, featuring puzzles and crafts; Where Do People Go When They Die? by Mindy Avra Portnoy, illus. by Shelly O. Haas, which offers a variety of answers to this question; Keeping the Promise: A Torah's Journey by Tami Lehman-Wilzig, illus. by Craig Orback, in which a historic Torah scroll completes years of travel as a cherished possession of Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut, who died on the space shuttle Columbia; The Purim Surprise by Lesley Simpson, illus. by Peter Church, a holiday picture book; and No Rules for Michael by Sylvia Rouss, illus. by Susan Simon, in which a boy's wish for no school rules is granted.
KIDS CAN PRESS
Kids Can invests in a solid season with Money Sense for Kids by Keltie Thomas, illus. by Steve MacEachern, in which kids learn about saving, budgeting and other financial matters; Helen Keller: A Perceptive Life by Elizabeth MacLeod, a biography of Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan; ABC of America by Kim Bellefontaine, illus. by Per-Henrik Gürth, an all-American tour of the alphabet; Big Week for Little Mouse by Eugenie Fernandes, illus. by Kim Fernandes, in which a mouse prepares for a party; and Aha! The Most Interesting Book You'll Ever Read About Intelligence by Trudee Romanek, illus. by Rose Cowles.
KINGFISHER
Kingfisher thinks big with Giants of Land and Sea, about the world's largest beasts; The Kingfisher Nature Encyclopedia; The Concise Dinosaur Encyclopedia; Yuck! Disgusting Jokes; and Easter Basket Touch-and-Feel Book .
LECTORUM
Lectorum takes its mark and gets set with Arturo y la carrera a favor de la lectura (Arthur and the Race to Read) by Marc Brown; Arturo y el concurso de poesia (Arthur and the Poetry Contest) by Marc Brown; and El dia de muertos (The Day of the Dead) by Ivar Da Coll, about this November 2 celebration.
LEE & LOW
Lee & Low scores a knockout with Joe Louis, Our Champion by William Miller, illus. by Rodney Pate, in which a boy idolizes this boxer; Destiny's Gift by Natasha Tarpley, illus. by Adjoa Burrowes, about an African-American girl's memories of time spent in her local bookstore; Restoration of the Everglades by Trish Marx, photographs by Cindy Karp, an essay about the restoration of this habitat; The Education of Jim Thorpe by Joseph Bruchac, illus. by S.D. Nelson, a biography; and Arrorró mi niño: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Rhymes by Lulu Delacre.
LERNER/ CAROLRHODA
Carolrhoda is the early bird with Robins by Mia Posada, a picture book about these symbols of spring; I Know It's Spring by Kathy Deady, illus. by Linda Bronson, a picture-book appreciation of the season; Rainbow Soup by Brian Cleary, illus. by Neal Layton, a poetry collection; and Mallory on the Move by Laurie Friedman, illus. by Tamara Schmitz, an early reader book in which Mallory makes new friends after her family relocates.
LERNER/FIRST AVENUE EDITIONS
First Avenue Editions jangles its spurs for Bronco Charlie and the Pony Express by Marlene Targ Brill, illus. by Craig Orback, a history of the delivery system told by its youngest rider; Mallard Ducks by Shannon Zemlicka, an easy-to-read life study of these birds; and Ambulances by Laura Hamilton Waxman, Police Cars by Jill Briathwaite and Motorcycles by Lee Sullivan Hill, all up-close photographic looks at these vehicles.
LITTLE, BROWN
Little, Brown sits at the cool table with The Clique by Lisi Harrison, a new series featuring the trials and trends of suburban teens; Saying Goodbye to Lulu by Corinne Demas, illus. by Art Hoyt, in which a girl copes with the death of her dog; How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell, tracing Hiccup's adventures as a word fighter and "dragon whisperer;" Leap Day by Wendy Mass, in which a 16-year-old born on February 29 celebrates her "fourth" birthday; and Spy High #1: The Frankenstein Factory by A.J. Butcher, first in a series set in a school for talented teenagers.
LITTLE, BROWN/TINGLEY
Megan Tingley Books blows out the candles for Otto Has a Birthday Party by Todd Parr, about Otto's silly celebration; America the Beautiful by Katherine Bates, illus. by Chris Gall, in which Bates's great great grandnephew illustrates her famous song; How Many Kisses Do You Want Tonight? by Varsha Bajaj, illus. by Ivan Bates, a counting bedtime book; You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Short Fairy Tales by Mary Ann Hoberman, illus. by Michael Emberley; and Harlem Stomp! A Cultural History of the Harlem Renaissance by Laban Carrick Hill.
MILLBROOK/ROARING BROOK
Roaring Brook hippity- hops into spring with Too Many Bunnies by Matt Novak, a picture/novelty book; Had Ghadya: One Little Goat by Seymour Chwast, an interpretation of the traditional Passover song; Kid Blink by Don Brown, about the 1899 Manhattan newspaper boys' strike; Busted by Betty Hicks, a novel about a boy frustrated by his single mother's being on his case; and Choosing Skye by Gail Giles, a novel in which Matt wonders why he receives extra attention from sexy Skye Colby.
MOON MOUNTAIN
Moon Mountain stands at attention for The Black Regiment by Linda Crotta Brennan, a history of the first organized African-American fighting force in the New World and its role in the Revolutionary War.
MULTNOMAH
Multnomah packs some munchies for Road Trip, seventh in the Diary of a Teenage Girl series by Melody Carlson.
PELICAN
Pelican takes wing with Women Who Fly by Lynn Homan and Thomas Reilly, featuring brief biographies of female aviators; Justin Potemkin and the 500-Mile Race by Peter Welling, in which Justin the rabbit sets up his own Indianapolis auto race; Jean-Paul Hérbet Was There/Jean-Paul Hébert Etait Là by Sheila Hérbet Collins, illus. by John Bergeron, about a family's 1759 journey to St. Martinville, La.; Down the Crawfish Hole by Wes Thomas, a Cajun version of Alice in Wonderland; and Jane Wilkinson Long: Texas Pioneer by Neila Skinner Petrick, illus. by Joyce Haynes, a picture-book biography.
PENGUIN PUTNAM/FIREBIRD
Firebird plans reissues of Wolf Moon by Charles de Lint, Ecstasia by Francesca Lia Block, The Harp and the Grey Rose by Charles de Lint, Martin the Warrior by Brian Jacques and a reprint of Parasite Pig by William Sleator.
PENGUIN PUTNAM/SPEAK
Speak has a sweet tooth for The Chocolate Lover by M.E. Rabb, one of two debut books in the tongue-in-cheek Missing Persons series for teens. Spring reprints include Stand Tall by Joan Bauer, Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Giovanni, My Heartbeat by Garret Freymann-Weyr and This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen.
PHILOMEL
Philomel packs its bags for The Big Trip by Valeri Gorbachev, in which Pig wants to travel and Goat thinks it's a bad idea; The Stick Kid by Peter Holwitz, an ode to parenthood; Eagle Strike by Anthony Horowitz, an adventure novel starring teen spy Alex Rider; Oh, Look! by Patricia Polacco, in which three goats escape their yard and head for the fair; and The Wishing of Buddy Malone by Joy Cowley, illus. by Chris Denise, an original fairy tale about making one's own wishes come true.
PIPPIN
Pippin Press jams with Moose's Rocktime Band by Lee Lorenz, in which Moose, Pig and Duck try to organize a rock group; and It All Began in East Africa by Samuel Plummer, which examines the origins of the human species.
PRICE STERN SLOAN
Price Stern Sloan gets in the swim with Big Fish, Little Fish; Run, Round Bear and Silly Snail, interactive concept books in the So Smart! series based on the children's videos; and Alphabet Mad Libs Junior and Super Silly Mad Libs Junior, a new Mad Libs series for younger readers.
PUFFIN
Puffin polishes its armor for Lily Quench and the Dragon of Ashby by Natalie Jane Prior, illus. by Janine Dawson, the first title in a new series about a plucky dragon-slayer heroine. Spring reprints include Tender by Valerie Hobbs; The Giant Jellybean Jar by Marcie Aboff, illus. by Paige Billin-Frye; 10 Minutes Till Bedtime by Peggy Rathmann; and Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements.
PUTNAM
Putnam sets tongues wagging with The Girl Who by Adele Griffin, about a teenage girl whose reputation is marred by vicious gossip; Pascual and the Kitchen Angels by Tomie dePaola, in which angels assist Saint Pascual, the patron saint of the kitchen, with their cooking; Emako Blue by Brenda Woods, about four teenagers who come to grips with the death of their friend in a drive-by shooting; The Lost Colony by Jean Fritz, illus. by Hudson Talbott, which explores the msyterious disappearance of Roanoke Island colonists; and Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko, about a 12-year-old whose father becomes a prison guard on Alcatraz Island in 1935.
RANDOM HOUSE
Random House takes a bough with Magic Tree House #31: (A Merlin Mission): Summer of the Sea Serpent by Mary Pope Osborne, illus. by Sal Murdocca, in which Jack and Annie undertake a mythical mission from Merlin the magician; The Boy on Fairfield Street: How Ted Geisel Grew Up to Become Dr. Seuss by Kathleen Krull, illus. by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, a picture-book biography; and Colman by Monica Furlong, a fantasy novel.
RANDOM HOUSE/BANTAM
Bantam cashes in with Big Fat Paycheck: A Young Person's Guide to Writing for the Movies by Colton Lawrence, a how-to title; Planet Yumthing DIY: Create, Design, Reinvent and Make It Yours! by Ela Jaynes and Darren Greenblatt, which covers beauty treatments, crafts and more; YM's The Best of Say Anything, a compilation of stories and items from YM magazine's advice column; and Alias: Free Fall by Christa Roberts, a prequel novel inspired by the ABC-TV series.
RANDOM HOUSE/CROWN
Crown goes underground with A Subway for New York by David Weitzman, a history of this transportation system; Be Healthy! It's a Girl Thing: Food, Fitness and Feeling Great by Mavis Jukes and Dr. Lilian Wai-Yin Cheung, tips on nutrition for adolescents; Art Against the Odds: From Slave Quilts to Prison Paintings, the Healing Power of Art by Susan Goldman Rubin, illus. with photographic reproductions; and The Busy Body Book: A Kids' Guide to Fitness by Lizzy Rockwell, a picture-book celebration of fitness and the human body.
RANDOM HOUSE/DELACORTE
Delacorte rubs the magic lamp for Little Genie #1: Make a Wish by Miranda Jones, first in a new early-reader series; A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray, starring a teenage Indian girl who discovers her supernatural powers while attending a London boarding school; B for Buster by Iain Lawrence, a YA novel set in WWII-era Britain; Billy Bugby and the Horrible Orf of Agra by Mark Crilley, the debut title in a new illustrated series for middle graders; and Grass Angel by Julie Schumacher, a novel about family and home.
RANDOM HOUSE/DELL DRAGONFLY
Dragonfly rides the rails with reprints of The Prairie Train by Antoine O Flatharta, illus. by Eric Rohmann; Kite Flying by Grace Lin; Dog Eared by Amanda Harvey; No More Kissing by Emma Chichester Clark; and As Big as You by Elaine Greenstein.
RANDOM HOUSE/DELL LAUREL-LEAF
Laurel Leaf stocks up on Kleenex for spring reprints of Girls in Tears by Jacqueline Wilson, Crash by Jerry Spinelli and Xenocide Mission by Ben Jeapes.
random house/dell laurel-leaf reader's circle
Reader's Circle plays it close to the vest with reprints of Secret Heart by David Almond and Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez.
RANDOM HOUSE/DELL YEARLING
Yearling leaps into the season with reprints of Spring-Heeled Jack by Philip Pullman, How Angel Peterson Got His Name by Gary Paulsen, Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff, When My Name Was Keoko by Linda Sue Park and Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry.
RANDOM HOUSE/DISNEY
My what a big spring Disney has with Little Red Riding Pooh by Ann Braybrooks, illus. by Niall Harding, an adaptation of the classic tale; Home on the Range, a tie-in to the forthcoming animated musical; My Name Is Pooh!, a bath book packaged with a bathtub crayon; and Make-Believe Bride and My Perfect Wedding by K. Emily Hutta and Lisa Ann Marsoli.
RANDOM HOUSE/DOUBLEDAY
Doubleday cuts a rug with Got to Dance by M.C. Heldorfer, illus. by Hiroe Nakata, in which a grandfather and granddaughter dance around the city; Up in Heaven by Emma Chichester Clark, a tale about the loss of a pet; Dog Gone by Amanda Harvey, in which pooch Otis gets homesick at the dog kennel; and a board-book edition of I Love to Cuddle by Carl Norac, illus. by Claude Dubois, starring Lola the hamster.
RANDOM HOUSE/FICKLING
David Fickling Books selects a spring ensemble with Bing: Get Dressed by Ted Dewan, first in a new toddler series starring a plucky bunny; The Various by Steve Augarde, the initial title in a fantasy trilogy; Tale of Tales by Tony Mitton, illus. by Peter Bailey, a poetry collection; Ahoyty-Toyty by Helen Stephens, in which Victor the dog and his naughty pooch pal Butch embark on a vacation cruise; and Sisterland by Linda Newbery, a YA novel addressing racism, homophobia and anti-Semitism.
RANDOM HOUSE/GOLDEN
Golden earns its dessert with The Poky Little Puppy: Puppy Playtime, adapted by Melissa Lagonegro, illustrations adapted from the illustrations of Gustaf Tenggren, a board book with touch-and-feel features; The Little Bunny Follows His Nose by Katherine Howard, illus. by J.P. Miller, a scratch-and-sniff reissue; Baby's First Year, a padded keepsake book inspired by Pat the Bunny; The Golden Sleepy Book by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. by Garth Williams, a bedtime anthology; and Gerald McBoing Boing: Little Golden Book from the movie by Dr. Seuss, illus. adapted by Mel Crawford.
RANDOM HOUSE/KNOPF
Knopf bundles up for Voyage of Ice by Michele Torrey, in which two brothers join the crew of an Arctic whaling ship; Gobble, Gobble, Slip, Slop: A Tale of a Very Greedy Cat by Meilo So, a picture book starring a fat feline; Shredderman by Wendelin Van Draanen, the debut title in a new mini-series about a cyber-superhero; Halibut Jackson by David Lucas, a picture-book homage to shy people; and Fortune Cookie Fortunes by Grace Lin, a picture book in which fortunes come true.
RANDOM HOUSE/LAMB
Wendy Lamb Books sharpens its hatchet for Brian's Hunt by Gary Paulsen, a continuation of Brian Robeson's adventures in the Canadian wilderness; Raising the Griffin by Melissa Wyatt, in which a British schoolboy becomes prince of a tiny country; Inside Grandad by Peter Dickinson, about the bond between a boy and his grandfather; and Taylor 5 by Ann Helam, an adventure novel featuring clones and an exceptionally intelligent orangutan in the jungle of Borneo.
READER'S DIGEST
Reader's Digest twinkles with Wish Upon a Star, a counting book with foil stars; Good Night Sun, Hello Moon, a bedtime novelty book; Nickelodeon Movie Theater Storybook & Movie Projector, featuring such popular cartoons as Rugrats and SpongeBob SquarePants; Little Cricket's First Song, with "cricket clickers" built in; and Disney Winnie the Pooh Carry Along Treasury, a four-book collection.
RUNNING PRESS
Running Press says abracadabra for A Magic Wand Adventure: My Little Pony by Andra Serlin, an interactive concept book; two new Magic Windows Touch and Feel books about jungle and ocean animals; Five Little Ducks/Five Little Monkeys: Sing a Song and Count Along, featuring movable ducks and monkeys; and Goodnight Baxter by Nicola Edwards, a picture book about Baxter the puppy.
SCHOLASTIC PRESS
Scholastic makes much ado about spring with Tales from Shakespeare, retold by Tina Packer, a collection of 10 plays with artwork by David Shannon, Leo and Diane Dillon and others; Ruby in Her Own Time by Jonathan Emmett, illus. by Rebecca Harry, about a duckling who flourishes at her own pace; Miss Spider's Babies by David Kirk, a tie-in to the forthcoming animated TV special starring Miss Spider; and Little Bunny Foo Foo by Paul Brett Johnson, a rendition of the children's song.
SCHOLASTIC/BLUE SKY
Blue Sky lets spring shine in with My Light by Molly Bang, a picture book about the sun's radiant energy; My Beautiful Child by Lisa Desimini, illus. by Matt Mahurin, which expresses some of the wishes and hopes of parents; Ride Like the Wind: A Tale of the Pony Express by Bernie Fuchs, the dangerous journey of an orphan Pony Express rider; and The Young Man and the Sea by Rodman Philbrick, a middle-grade novel about a boy's quest to catch a prize bluefin tuna.
SCHOLASTIC/CARTWHEEL
Cartwheel plays hide-and-seek with Here-a-Chick, Where-a-Chick? by Suse MacDonald, a lift-the-flap picture book; And I Love You by Eve Bunting, illus. by Melissa Sweet, which spotlights the love between mothers and their children; What Color Is Your Underwear? by Sam Lloyd, a concept lift-the-flap title; and WynkenBlynken and Nod by Eugene W. Field, illus. by David McPhail, a lullaby poem.
SCHOLASTIC/CHICKEN HOUSE
The Chicken House comes home to roost with Cluck Cluck Who's There? by James Mayhew, illus. by Caroline Jayne Church, in which Hattie waits for her chicks to hatch; The Princess Knight by Cornelia Funke, illus. by Kerstin Meyer, a picture book about a brave princess's adventure; Kissing the Rain by Kevin Brooks, a thriller for teens; The Fish in Room 11 by Heather Dyer, a chapter book in which a boy meets some quirky mermaids; and House on Falling Star Hill by Michael Molloy, a mystery-fantasy novel starring a boy and his dog.
SCHOLASTIC/ LEVINE
Arthur A. Levine Books goes undercover with Agent A to Z by Andy Rash, an alphabet book with a spy theme; The Noisy Way to Bed by Ian Whybrow, illus. by Tiphanie Beeke, a quacky, oinky bedtime tale; The Singer of All Songs by Kate Constable, a novel in which music makes magic; ALDABRA: Or the Tortoise Who Loved Shakespeare, a YA novel by Silvana Gandolfi; and The Notebook of Secret Assignments by Jaclyn Moriarty, in which three best friends get male pen pals, one of whom may be mentally ill.
SCHOLASTIC/ORCHARD
The colors on Orchard's list they are a-changin' with The Chameleon and the Dragonfly by Lorena Eliasen, a pop-up book; Victor Vito and Freddie Vasco and Their Mission to Save the Klondike Café, lyrics by Laurie Berkner, illus. by Henry Cole, a picture-book rendition of a popular song by this children's performer; The Reluctant Dragon by Robert D. San Souci, illus. by John Segal, a retelling of the Kenneth Grahame tale; Moses: The Story of Freedom/The Long Road to Freedom by Ann Keay Beneduce, illus. by Gennady Spirin, the story of Moses and the Exodus; and Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy by Jenny Nimmo, third in the Children of the Red King fantasy series.
SCHOLASTIC PAPERBACKS
Scholastic Paperbacks flies by the seat of its pants with Zombie Butts from Uranus by Andy Griffiths, the sequel to The Day My Butt Went Psycho; The Mystery of the Great Cheese Pyramid, one of four books launching the Geronimo Stilton chapter book series, featuring a journalist/adventurer mouse; and reprints of A Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin, The Wish List by Eoin Colfer and Dreadful Acts by Philip Ardagh.
SCHOLASTIC REFERENCE
Scholastic Refrence forecasts a bright spring with Scholastic Atlas of Weather, including facts, trivia and activities; Powerful Words: More Than 200 Years of Extraordinary Writings by African Americans, compiled by Wade Hudson, illus. by Sean Qualls, foreword by Marian Wright Edeleman, a collection of excerpted works by 30 noted personalities; Island of Hope: The Journey to America and the Ellis Island Experience by Martin Sandler, which contains first-hand accounts and anecdotes; How Animals Live: The Amazing World of Animals in the Wild by Esther Bertram and Bernard Stonehouse, illus. by John Francis, a look at animal behavior; and The Civil War: An Illustrated History by Catherine Clinton, a year-by-year examination of the War that includes eyewitness accounts and biographical profiles.
SIMON & SCHUSTER
S&S makes the grade with The Report Card by Andrew Clements, in which two fifth-graders challenge grades and standardized testing; Pop Princess by Rachel Cohn, about the rise and fall of a teen pop idol; Kiss Kiss by Margaret Wild, illus. by Bridget Stevens-Marzo, in which Little Hippo forgets to give his mom a kiss-kiss; Little Quack's Hide and Seek by Lauren Thompson, illus. by Derek Anderson, a play and counting story starring the lovable duckling; and The Virginity Club by Kate Brian, in which four teen girls vie for a scholarship awarded to a student of "highest moral character."
S&S/ALADDIN
Aladdin is on the case with Nancy Drew: Girl Detective by Carolyn Keene, an updated re-launch of the classic series, and The Marvelous Mind of Matthew McGhee, Age 9 by Suzanne Williams, illus. by Abby Carter, a new chapter book series. Spring reprints include Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest by Judith Viorst, illus. by Robin Preiss Glasser; A Week in the Woods by Andrew Clements; and Silent to the Bone by E.L. Konigsburg.
S&S/ATHENEUM
Atheneum is king of the jungle with If I Were a Lion by Sarah Weeks, illus. by Heather M. Solomon, in which a girl's imagination works overtime while she sits in the time-out chair; No Dogs Allowed! by Sonia Manzano, illus. by Jon J. Muth, a story about a resourceful Puerto Rican family by the actress who plays Maria on Sesame Street; Paper Parade by Sarah Weeks, illus. by Ed Briant, in which a girl creates her own parade; The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place by E.L. Konigsburg, a novel about a girl who fights for her uncles' dreams; and Redemption by Julie Chibbaro, a tale of a mother's and daughter's journey to the New World.
S&S/ATHENEUM/JACKSON
Richard Jackson Books hoists the sails for Seadogs: An Epic Ocean Operetta by Lisa Wheeler, illus. by Mark Siegel, dog derring-do in comic-book form; Sky by Roderick Townley, in which 15-year-old Sky becomes a jazz pianist in 1950s New York City; Some Friend by Marie Bradby, a novel about five black girlfriends in the 1960s; Sonny's House of Spies by George Ella Lyon, an autobiographical novel with a Deep South accent; and A Glorious Day by Amy Schwartz, a picture-book look at the residents of one apartment building.
S&S/ATHENEUM/SCHWARTZ
Anne Schwartz Books rockets into spring with Orson Blasts Off! by Raúl Colón, in which a boy discovers that his low-tech imagination can be more fun than cyberspace; Elena's Serenade by Campbell Geeslin, illus. by Ana Juan, a Mexican tale about a girl who sets out to become a glassblower; Chloë's Birthday...and Me by Giselle Potter, a sequel to the autobiographical picture book The Year I Didn't Go to School; Li'l Sis and the Booga-She by Patricia McKissack, illus. by Kyrsten Brooker, a about a girl left home alone; and Ruby Lu, Brave and True by Lenore Look, illus. by Anne Wilsdorf, the debut title in a chapter book series starring an Asian- American girl.
S&S/MCELDERRY
Margaret McElderry Books waltzes into the season with Hilda Must Be Dancing by Karma Wilson, illus. by Suzanne Watts, introducing a hippo who is light on her feet; The Greatest Power by Demi, which explores the nature of power; Thunder from the Sea by Joan Hiatt Harlow, more adventures of the Newfoundland dog named Thunder; Clovermead: In the Shadow of the Bear by David Randall, a fantasy novel; and The Legend of Buddy Bush by Sheila Moses, a YA novel set in 1947 North Carolina.
S&S/LITTLE SIMON
Little Simon stays inside the lines with The Crayola Rainbow Colors Book by Salina Yoon, a concept book designed like a crayon box; Lucy Must Be Traded, inspired by the Peanuts TV special; Let's Make It Pop-Up! by David A. Carter and James Diaz, a how-to instructional book with diagrams and activities; Rescue Planes by Annie Auerbach, new to the Matchbox Hero City series; and Give a Little Love by Lizzie Mack, illus. by Julia Gorton, a picture book that features 16 satin-plush- heart-shaped die-cuts.
S&S/SIMON PULSE
Simon Pulse goes at the top of the class with How Not to Spend Your Senior Year and Royally Jacked by Nicole Burnham, kicking off a series of romantic comedies for teens; Chloe King #1: Bridge by Cate Tiernan, first in a series about a girl who discovers she is descended from feline warriors; Samurai Girl #5: Book of the Flame by Carrie Assai, latest in the series about a modern- day teenage samurai in L.A.; and Mates, Dates and Sole Survivors by Cathy Bates, more exploits of teen friends in suburban London.
S&S/SIMON SPOTLIGHT
Simon Spotlight consults the map for Nickelodeon tie-ins Dora the Explorer: Homeward Bound!, a magnetic play book by Sonali Fry, illus. by Jason Fruchter; Bob the Builder: Playtime with Bob by Lauryn Silverhardt, a board book; and SpongeBob SquarePants: SpongeBob Pops Up! by Steven Banks, illus. by Heather Martinez. Other TV tie-ins include Charmed: The Book of Three by Diana Gallagher and Paul Ruditz and Buffy/Angel: Monster Island by Christopher Golden and Thomas Sniegoski.
S&S/WISEMAN
Paula Wiseman Books steps up to the plate with Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen by Marissa Moss, illus. by C.F. Payne, a picture book set in 1931 about a female pitcher who faces Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in a Major League exhibition game.
STANDARD
Standard Publishing doesn't want to be late for Prayer Time with Mr. Bear, a large-format board book that features a clock with moving hands; My Father's World, a picture book that celebrates God's love for the world; I'd Be Your Princess, in which a father and daughter appear in an imaginary royal setting; and Sharing and Loving, two Read Together Bible stories.
STAR BRIGHT
Star Bright Books readies the clothes pins for Wash Day by Barbara Cole, illus. by Ronald Himler, a story of love, music and friendship. Spring hardcover picture-book reissues include Leprechauns Never Lie, A Garden for Groundhog, Mother's Mother's Day and Humbug Rabbit, all by Lorna Balian.
STOREY KIDS
Storey Kids straps on its tool belt for Kids Building by Craig and Barbara Robertson, a family woodworking book that includes 30 projects; The Horse Show Handbook for Kids by Cheryl Kimball, a how-to; and The Art of Recycling by Laura Martin, which contains information on recycling and tips for re-using various discarded items.
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
TCU/Chaparral Books for Young Readers greets the season with Billy Barton and the Witness Tree by Mary Penson.
TOR
Tor sets out for spring with The Great Hunt: The Hunt Begins and New Thread in the Pattern by Robert Jordan, the initial installments in the Wheel of Times series; Dragon and Thief by Timothy Zahn; and New Magics, ed. by Patrick Nielsen Hayden, which collects science fiction stories.
TRICYCLE
Tricycle Press offers the royal treatment with King & King & Company by Linda de Haan and Stern Nijiland, in which King & King travel abroad for their honeymoon; The Boy Who Cried Fabulous by Lesléa Newman, illus. by Peter Ferguson, about a boy who shares his passion for finding grandeur in all he sees; Edgar & Ellen, No. 2: Tourist Trap by Charles Ogden, illus. by Rick Carton, in which Edgar & Ellen boost the profile of their hometown; Uff-Da! by Cathy Martin, a novel featuring an extended family and its fixer-upper of a home; and Uncle Stinky #1 by Chris Rumble, first in a series about a smelly superhero.
TROLL
Troll fluffs its pillows for Dad, Are You the Tooth Fairy? by Jason Alexander, illus. by Ron Spears, a picture book by the TV and stage actor; Can I Have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!? Board Book by Lois Grambling, illus. by H.B. Lewis; Monster Party Joke Book by Cheryl Nathan, a joke collection; My First Book of Prayers by Dana Regan, an illustrated anthology; and Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust by Allan Zullo and Mara Bovsun, featuring eyewitness accounts.
TUNDRA
Tundra shifts into gear with Car Smarts: The Book for Those Who Love Cars by Phil Edmonston and Maureen Sawa, illus. by Gordon Sauvé, a combination of fun facts and practical advice for automobile enthusiasts; and One Some Many by Marthe Jocelyn and Tom Slaughter, a concept book about quantity.
TYNDALE
Tyndale Kids tracks down spring with Bounty Hunters and Attack on Petra by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, latest in the Left Behind: The Kids series; and a reissue of My First Bible in Pictures by Kenneth Taylor.
UAHC
UAHC Press marks the calendar with A Year of Jewish Stories: 52 Tales for Young Children and Their Families by Grace Maisel and Samantha Shubert, read-aloud selections that contain lessons on holidays, Bible characters and Jewish values.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
University of Minnesota Press welcomes spring with reissues of picture books The ABC Bunny, Nothing at All and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, all by Wanda Gág.
VIKING
Viking heads uptown with Subway by Anastasia Suen, illus. by Karen Katz, a picture-book ride underground; My Family Is Forever by Nancy Carlson, which celebrates an adoptive family; The Island That Moved: How Shifting Forces Shaped Our Continents by Meredith Hooper, an exploration of the theory of plate tectonics; The Spirit Line by David and Aimee Thurlo, in which a contemporary Navajo girl solves a mystery and rediscovers her heritage; and The Sunbird by Elizabeth Wein, a YA novel set in the sixth-century African Aksum nation.
WALKER
Walker puts its foot down with Absolutely Not by Matthew McElligott, in which two bug friends see amazing illusions; Four Seasons Make a Year by Anne Rockwell, illus. by Megan Halsey, an exploration of seasonal changes; Stella the Star by Mark Shulman, illus. by Vincent Nguyen, about a school play with a surprise ending; Big Friends by Margery Cuyler, illus. by Ezra Tucker, a tall tale starring two towering giants; and Robots Everywhere by Todd Hoffman, illus. by Denny Hebson, a picture book set in a world where robots rule.
FREDERICK WARNE
Warne blossoms with My Garden of Flower Fairies and Flower Fairy Friends: Wild Cherry's Secret, picture books inspired by Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies; Happy Easter Peter Rabbit!, a lift-the-flap Easter egg hunt; It's Tickle Time, Peter Rabbit, which features a button that creates a giggle sound; and The World of Peter Rabbit Presentation Box 1—-12, a collector's set of 12 of Beatrix Potter's original books.
ZONDERKIDZ
Zonderkidz flips for Topsy Turvy Tracy, the Upside-Downer Day by Susie Taylor, illus. by Tammie Lyon, a picture book; An Easter Carol, new to the Big Ideas Books/VeggieTales line; Helping Kids Heal/Sarah's Grandma Goes to Heaven (A Book About Grief) by Maribeth Boelts, illus. by Cheri Bladholm; Sunrise Hill: An Easter Story of Faith, Inspiration and Courage by Kathleen Long Bostrom, illus. by Rick Johnson; and Clay Pot Parables: Stumpy Stomps Off (A Retelling of the Parable of the Prodigal Son) by Simon Smith.
