PARALLAX PRESS/PLUM BLOSSOM BOOKS
(PGW, dist.)
Anh’s Anger ($16.95) by Gail Silver, illus. by Christiane Krömer, introduces a meditative approach to anger resolution. (4-8)
PAULINE KIDS
The First Noel ($16.95) by Maïte Roche retells the Nativity story. (3—6)
Paperbacks
Now You're Cooking: Ten Short Stories with Recipes ($7.95), compiled and edited by Diane Lynch, presents food-themed tales paired with recipes. (8—10)
Saints of Note: The Comic Collection ($8.95) by Diana R. Jenkins, illus. by Patricia Storms. Young time-travelers visit saints from the past. (8—11)
PEACHTREE
To Whom the Angel Spoke ($14.95) by Terry Kay, illus. by Eileen Blyth. In this Christmas story, three shepherds discover how belief can unite people. (All ages)
Bedtime in the Jungle ($16.95) by John Butler is a bedtime counting tale featuring animals. (2—5)
About Penguins ($15.95) by Cathryn Sill, illus. by John Sill, focuses on 17 varieties of penguins. (3—7)
Mind Your Manners, Alice Roosevelt! ($16.95) by Leslie Kimmelman, illus. by Adam Gustavson, spotlights the antics of Theodore Roosevelt's daughter. (4—8)
Under the Snow ($16.95) by Melissa Stewart, illus. by Constance R. Bergum, reveals animals interacting with their environments in the winter. (4—8)
Where Teddy Bears Come From ($16.95) by Martin Burgess, illus. by Russell Ayto. Santa helps a young wolf learn where teddies come from. (4—8)
by Carmen Agra Deedy, illus. by Thomas Gonzalez, tells the true story of a gift the American people received from Kenyan villagers. (6—10)
Storm Chaser ($14.95) by Chris Platt. After a barn fire, will Jessica have to sell her beloved horse? (8—12)
The Brain Finds a Leg ($16.95) by Martin Chatterton. Sheldon and his friend investigate strange happenings. (10—14)
Out of the Blue ($16.95) by S.L. Rottman. While Stu decides between military life and a desire for independence, he gets pulled into his neighbors' family drama. (12—16)
Paperback Series
New Fred Bowen Sports Stories are Touchdown Trouble and Soccer Team Upset by Fred Bowen ($5.95 each, 7—12).
PELICAN
American Revolution from A to Z ($15.95) by Laura Crawford, illus. by Judith Hierstein, is an ABC book focusing on the War for Independence. (up to 5)
Madame Poulet and Monsieur Roach ($15.95) by Dianne de Las Casas, illus. by Marita Gentry, shows how a chicken solves her roach problem. (5—8)
Why the Crawfish Lives in the Mud ($15.95) by Johnette Downing. A lazy crawfish gets his due. (5—8)
P Is for Police ($15.95) by Dori Hillestad Butler, illus. by Joan Waites, takes an alphabetical look at what's behind police crime tape. (5—8)
Kick the Cowboy ($15.95) by Joe Gribnau, illus. by Adrian Tans. A cranky cowboy learns how to be kind. (5—8)
Gingerbread Man Superhero! ($15.95) by Dotti Enderle, illus. by Joe Kulka, is a comic book—style story about a sweet treat saves the day. (5—8)
The Pied Piper of Austin ($15.95) by Salima Alikhan. Texans have a problem with bats in this twist on a familiar tale. (5—8)
PENGUIN/CELEBRA
Mud Tacos ($16.99) by Mario Lopez and Marissa Lopez Wong, illus. by Maryn Roos, is a story based on the authors' childhood memories of backyard play. (3—up)
PENGUIN/DIAL
The Secret of Santa's Island ($16.99) by Steve Breen. How do Santa and his elves relax after they've delivered all the Christmas gifts? (3—5)
Acorns Everywhere! ($16.99) by Kevin Sherry. A squirrel gets to work when acorns fall from a tree. (3—5)
The Super Hungry Dinosaur ($16.99) by Martin Waddell, illus. by Leonie Lord. Hal sets out to save his parents and his dog from a large dino. (3—5)
The Hungry Ghosts ($16.99) by Julius Lester, illus. by Geraldo Valerio. A boy discovers that the noisy ghosts in the nearby cemetery are merely hungry. (3—5)
A Pearl Among Princes ($16.99) by Coleen Murtagh Paratore centers on the daughter of the cook on an island where princes spend the summer. (8—up)
The Omnivore's Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat ($17.99) by Michael Pollan, adapted by Richie Chevat, is an adaptation of this adult book. (10—up)
Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World ($21.99) by Marilyn Nelson, illus. by Jerry Pinkney, profiles a 1940s jazz band. (10—up)
Al Capone Shines My Shoes ($17.99) by Gennifer Choldenko is a sequel to Al Capone Does My Shirts. (10—up)
A Season for Gifts ($16.99) by Richard Peck is a companion to A Year Down Yonder. (10—up)
The Homeschool Liberation League ($16.99) by Lucy Frank. A teen devises a plan to salvage her homeschooling experience. (10—up)
The Word Snoop ($16.99) by Ursula Dubosarsky, illus. by Tohby Riddle, takes a look at the English language. (10—up)
The Silver Blade ($17.99) by Sally Gardner is a novel of espionage and romance set during the French Revolution. (12—up)
ArchEnemy ($17.99) by Frank Beddor concludes The Looking Glass Wars trilogy. (12—up)
Paisley Hanover Kisses and Tells ($14.99) by Cameron Tuttle is a follow-up to Paisley Hanover Acts Out. (12—up)
Fire ($17.99) by Kristen Cashore is a prequel to Graceling. (14—up)
Series
Charlie and Lola return in I Will Be Especially Very Careful by Lauren Child ($16.99, 3—5). Sly the Sleuth stars in Sly the Sleuth and the Code Mysteries by Donna Jo Napoli and Robert Furrow, illus. by Heather Maione ($16.99, 7—up). And Keena Ford is back in Keena Ford and the Field Trip Mix-Up by Melissa Thompson, illus. by Frank Morrison ($15.99, 6—8).
PENGUIN/DUTTON
Return to the Hundred Acre Wood ($19.99) by David Benedictus, illus. by Mark Burgess in the style of A.A. Milne and Ernest H. Shepard, is the first authorized sequel to Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. (All ages)
Little Snow Goose ($16.99) by Emily Hawkins, illus. by Maggie Kneen, tells of the friendship between a fox cub and a young goose. (3—up)
The Dinosaur Tamer ($16.99) by Carol Greathouse, illus. by John Schroades, is a tall tale featuring dinosaurs and cowboys. (3—up)
Rumble Tum ($16.99) by Stephanie True Peters, illus. by Robert Papp, introduces a mischievous kitten. (4—up)
Barbarians! ($18.99) by Steven Kroll, illus. by Robert Byrd, examines the lives of these nomadic warriors. (8—12)
Mary Margaret, Running Scared ($16.99) by Christine Kole MacLean, illus. by Vicky Lowe. Will Mary Margaret overcome her fear of the dark and attend an outdoor Halloween party? (8—12)
The Trouble with Mark Hopper ($16.99) by Elissa Brent Weissman is a novel about the importance of having a good name. (9—12)
Years of Dust: The Story of the Dust Bowl ($18.99) by Albert Marrin chronicles the Dust Bowl era. (10—up)
Runaway Twin ($16.99) by Peg Kehret is the story of separated twins and the consequences of their reunion. (10—up)
Pocket Guide to the Outdoors: Based on My Side of the Mountain ($9.99) by Jean Craighead George with Twig C. George outlines outdoor activities. (10—up)
The Last Newspaper Boy in America ($16.99) by Sue Corbett. On his quest to save his newspaper route, Wil unravels a carnival mystery and exposes a con artist. (10—up)
Mysterious Messages: A History of Codes and Ciphers ($16.99) by Nina LaCour, illus. by Mia Nolting, discusses secret codes and how to crack them. (10—up)
Shipwrecks: Exploring Sunken Cities Beneath the Sea ($17.99) by Mary Cerullo spotlights two shipwrecks. (10—up)
The Cupcake Queen ($16.99) by Heather Hepler centers on a teen whose mother moves the family from the city to a smalltown to open a cupcake bakery. (12—up)
Living on Impulse ($16.99) by Cara Haycak. This novel deals with the pain caused by people blindly following their impulses. (12—up)
An Off Year ($16.99) by Claire Zulkey is a story about a girl's self-doubt and self-discovery during her post—high school gap year. (14—up)
Hold Still ($16.99) by Nina LaCour, illus. by Mia Nolting. Caitlin struggles to find renewed hope after her best friend's suicide. (14—up)
Cashing In ($16.99) by Susan Colebank. A teen works two jobs to keep her family afloat, until her mother wins the lottery. (14—up)
Series
Skippyjon Jones returns in Skippyjon Jones Lost in Spice by Judy Schachner ($16.99, 3—up). Minerva Louise is back in Minerva Louise on Halloween by Janet Morgan Stoeke ($16.99, 5—8). Encyclopedia Brown stars in Encyclopedia Brown Super Sleuth by Donald J. Sobol ($15.99, 9—11). Hunted adds Whiteout by Walter Sorrells ($14.99, 12—up). And Heather Brewer's The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod continues with Tenth Grade Bleeds ($16.99, 12—up).
PENGUIN/GROSSET & DUNLAP
My First Fairy Tales ($7.99) by Tomie dePaola illustrates four stories. (3—5)
Superhero Me! ($7.99) by Karen Katz is a touch-and-feel book introducing toddler superheroes. (3—5)
Series
Super WHY!, adds The Ghost Who Was Afraid of Halloween by Samantha Brooke ($13.99, paper $3.99, 3—5); and George and the Dragon by Ellie O'Ryan and The Stars in the Sky by Leigh Olsen ($13.99 each, paper $3.99, 6—8). Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever issues Dump Trucks and Dogsleds: I'm on My Way, Mom! by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver ($14.99, paper $4.99, 8—12). And Star Wars: The Clone Wars welcomes Heroes: A Pop-up Storybook ($24.99, 8—12).
Paperback
Presidential Pets ($4.99) by Laura Driscoll, illus. by Christian Slade, introduces animal residents of the White House. (6—8)
Paperback Series
Max & Ruby star in Max's Apples ($5.99, 3—5); Max Pretends ($7.99, 3—5); and A Merry Bunny Christmas and Ruby Scores a Goal ($3.99 each, 3—5). Night Before gains The Night Before New Year's by Natasha Wing, illus. by Amy Wummer ($3.99, 3—5). Skippyjon Jones issues Sticker Stories: Costume Crazee ($5.99, 3—5). Strawberry Shortcake returns in Berry Sweet Friends and Sticker Stories: Welcome to Berry Bitty City, illus. by Laura Thomas ($5.99 each, 3—5); and We Love You, Strawberry Shortcake! by Sierra Harimann, illus. by Marci Beighley ($3.99, 3—5). New Sticker Stories are Deck the Halls, illus. by Katie May; and I Love It When..., illus. by Anne Keenan Higgins ($5.99 each, 3—5). And Charlie and Lola are back in Charlie Is Broken! and I Really Absolutely Must Have Glasses ($3.99 each, 5—8); and My Halloween Sticker Stories ($3.99, 5—8).
All Aboard Reading releases Baby Otter by Ginjer L. Clarke, illus. by Robbin Cuddy; Clarke's Far Out! Animals That Do Amazing Things, illus. by Peter Mueller; Ickstory: The History of Vampires and Other Real Blood Drinkers and Unraveling the History of Mummies Around the World by Sylvia Branzei, illus. by Jack Keely; Jeff Corwin: Snakes; LeBron James: King of the Court by L.R. Jacobs; Library Cat: The True Story of Dewey by Roberta Edwards, illus. by Mirella Monesi; and No Room at the Inn by Jean M. Malone, illus. by Bryan Langdo ($3.99 each, 6—8). Joining Club Penguin are Chillin' with Friends by Leigh Olsen ($4.99, 6—8); Comics: Volume 1 and Pick Your Path: Star Reporter by Tracey West ($3.99 each, 6—8); Game Mania ($6.99, 6—8); and The Official Stage Playbook by Katherine Noll ($5.99, 8—12). And Magic Kitten and Magic Puppy each add three titles by Sue Bentley, illus. by Angela Swan ($4.99 each, 6—8).
Ruth Heller's Designs for Coloring offers Ornaments, illus. by Heller ($4.99, 6—8). Star Wars: The Clone Wars has seven additions ($3.99—$12.99 each, 6—8 to 9—11). Monster Squad launches with The Slime That Would Not Die, Return of Mega Mantis and The Beast with 1000 Eyes by Laura Dower, illus. by Dave Schlafman ($4.99 each, 7—9). Katie Kazoo Switcheroo by Nancy Krulik, illus. by John & Wendy, issues Going Batty ($3.99, 7—9); and Super Special: Holly's Jolly Christmas ($4.99, 7—9). Bedeviled welcomes Daddy's Little Angel by Shani Petroff, illus. by J. David McKenney ($6.99, 8—12). Camp Confidential gains Extra Credit by Melissa J. Morgan ($4.99, 8—12). Who Was? adds Who Was Pablo Picasso? by True Kelley and Who Was Claude Monet? by Ann Waldron, illus. by Stephen Marchesi ($4.99 each, 8—12). And The Mysterious Mr. Spines continues with Flight and Song by Jason Lethcoe ($6.99 each, 10—up).
PENGUIN/PHILOMEL
Sleep, Baby, Sleep ($16.99) by Maryann Cusimano Love, illus. by Maria van Lieshout, offers a bedtime tale. (2—up)
Otis ($17.99) by Loren Long relays the tale of a tractor and a calf. (3—5)
Raspberries! ($17.99) by Jay O'Callahan, illus. by Will Moses, brings together a baker, a girl and some magical raspberries. (3—5)
Something to Do ($14.99) by David Lucas. Searching for something to do, Big Bear and Little Bear call on their imaginations. (3—5)
The Duchess of Whimsy: An Absolutely Delicious Fairy Tale ($17.99) by Randall de Sève, illus. by Peter de Sève. An ordinary earl finds a way to catch the eye of a fancy duchess. (3—5)
Little Devils ($16.99) by Robert J. Blake tells of three Tasmanian devil pups. (5—up)
Flawed Dogs: The Novel: The Shocking Raid on Westminster ($16.99) by Berkeley Breathed. After a separation, a dachshund is reunited with his best friend. (8—up)
Skeleton Key: The Graphic Novel ($14.99) by Anthony Horowitz, illus. by Kanako and Yuzuru. Alex Rider stars in this follow-up to Stormbreaker and Point Blank. (9—up)
Merlin's Dragon: Doomraga's Revenge ($19.99) by T.A. Barron is a sequel to Merlin's Dragon. (10—up)
The Hunting: Book One: Z. Rex ($16.99) by Steve Cole. A Scottish boy whose father goes missing in New Mexico is stalked by a dinosaur. (10—up)
Million-Dollar Throw ($17.99) by Mike Lupica. A boy has a chance to make a high-stakes throw in this football-themed novel. (10—up)
Series
Ranger's Apprentice adds The Siege of Macindaw by John Flanagan ($17.99, 10—up). And Groosham Grange continues with The Return to Groosham Grange: The Unholy Grail by Anthony Horowitz ($16.99, 12—up).
PENGUIN/PRICE STERN SLOAN
13 Rooms of Halloween ($6.99), illus. by Saxton Moore, is a counting tale introducing 13 creepy creatures. (3—5)
Happy HoliDogs! ($7.99) by Ed Heck. Canines interpret “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” (3—5)
Light the Menorah ($6.99), illus. by Jannie Ho, is an interactive holiday book. (3—5)
Everyone Says I Love You: A Pop-up Trip Around the World ($12.99) by Beegee Tolpa reveals how people in various countries express love. (6—8)
The Great Valentine's Day Mix-up ($6.99), illus. by Saxton Moore. Readers decode messages to determine which student in a class should receive which Valentine. (6—8)
Jingle Bells: A Pop-up Holiday Song ($12.99), illus. by Eren Blanquet Unten. The classic holiday song takes the form of a pop-up book. (6—8)
Series
Mad Art, concept and art by Salina Yoon, issues Merry Merry Mad Art ($6.99, 3—5). Salina Yoon Books offers Penguin's Snowy Day and Santa's Christmas Eve ($6.99 each, 3—5). And Mr. Men and Little Miss by Roger Hargreaves introduces The Lovable Little Misses and The Marvelous Mr. Men ($16.99, 3—up).
Paperback
T Is for Turkey: A True Thanksgiving Story ($4.99) by Tanya Lee Stone, illus. by Gerald Kelley, is a holiday alphabet book. (3—5)
Paperback Series
Wee Sing issues Wee Sing and Move by Pamela Conn Beall and Susan Hagen Nipp, illus. by Nancy Spence Klein ($9.99, 2—8). New Mad Libs Activity Books are Have a Batty Halloween! and Have a Crazy Christmas! by Brenda Sexton ($5.99 each, 3—5). Mr. Men and Little Miss adds four titles ($3.99 each, 3—5). The Mr. Men Show gains Meet the Little Misses! ($5.99, 3—5) and Mr. Bump Goes Bumpity-Bump! ($3.99, 3—5). And Astro Boy offers I Was Made Ready by Kelly and Our Friends the Robots by Kirsten Mayer ($3.99, 6—8); and The Novel by Tracey West ($5.99, 8—12).
Bandslam introduces The Movie Scrapbook, adapted by Nicole Corse ($5.99,8—12); The Novel, adapted by Aaron Rosenberg ($4.99, 8—12); and Will's Guide to Music, adapted by Eric Stevens ($6.99, 8—12). Get the Scoop welcomes Taylor Swift and Victoria Justice by Ronny Bloom ($5.99 each, 8—12). And Mad Libs by Roger Price and Leonard Stern adds Dance Mania Mad Libs, Disney Club Penguin Mad Libs and Mad About Animals Mad Libs ($3.99 each, 8—12); Holly, Jolly Mad Libs ($6.99, 8—12); and Girls Just Wanna Have Mad Libs: Ultimate Box Set ($12.99, 8—12).
PENGUIN/PUFFIN
Paperbacks
Jeff Corwin: A Wild Life: The Authorized Biography ($6.99) chronicles the life of the host of TV's Animal Planet. (8—up)
Jeff Corwin's Animals and Habitats of the United States ($9.99) examines four North American ecosystems. (8—up)
Paperback Series
Jeff Corwin's Junior Explorer adds Your Backyard Is Wild! ($5.99, 6—8). And Madonna's The English Roses releases American Dreams and Rose Bouquet ($9.99 each, 8—12).
PENGUIN/PUTNAM
Best Baby Ever ($16.99) by David Milgrim celebrates Baby's milestones: smiling, crawling, talking, walking. (up to 2)
The Runaway Mummy: A Petrifying Parody ($15.99) by Michael Rex is a parody by the creator of Goodnight Goon. (3—5)
R Robot Saves Lunch ($16.99) by R. Nicholas Ruszyk presents a tale starring quirky robots. (3—5)
Jan Brett's Snowy Treasury ($29.99) by Jan Brett compiles Gingerbread Baby, The Mitten, The Hat and The Three Snow Bears. (3—5)
Princess Party ($16.99) by Joy Allen. Princesses dance at the ball and plan a tea party. (3—5)
Pouch! ($15.99) by David Ezra Stein is the story of a curious baby kangaroo. (3—5)
Ready for Anything! ($16.99) by Keiko Kasza. Will something unexpected happen during Raccoon's picnic with Duck? (3—5)
The Night Before Christmas ($16.99) by Clement Clarke Moore, retold and illus. by Rachel Isadora, sets this poem in Africa. (3—5)
The Mitten: 20th Anniversary Edition ($17.99) by Jan Brett is an oversized edition with silver foil jacket. (3—5)
Uncle Andy's Cats ($16.99) by James Warhola tells of Andy Warhol and his 25 felines named Sam. (5—8)
Groundhog Weather School ($16.99) by Joan Holub, illus. by Kristin Sorra, relays the story of Groundhog Day. (5—8)
Stars Above Us ($16.99) by Geoffrey Norman, illus. by E.B. Lewis. A girl and her father find a way to be close while he is away at war. (5—8)
Strega Nona's Harvest ($16.99) by Tomie dePaola. Strega Nona has a fall adventure. (5—8)
Duck, Duck, Moose ($16.99) by Dave Horowitz. Moose goes south for the winter with Duck and Other Duck. (5—8)
The Middle-Child Blues ($16.99) by Kristyn Crow, illus. by David Catrow, is a tale of middle-child angst. (5—8)
I, Trixie Who Is Dog ($16.99) by Dean Koontz, illus. by Janet Cleland. A happy dog's life would be perfect—if only she could drive. (5—8)
This Family Is Driving Me Crazy: Ten Stories About Surviving Your Family ($17.99) by M. Jerry Weiss and Helen S. Weiss, compiles tales about families. (8—12)
Captain Nobody ($16.99) by Dean Pitchford. A Halloween costume transforms a boy who has grown up in the shadow of his football hero brother. (8—12)
Donut Days ($16.99) by Lara Zielin. The independent-minded daughter of an evangelical minister questions faith and family. (12—up)
Black Angels ($16.99) by Linda Beatrice Brown. Three orphans must survive on their own during the Civil War. (12—up)
Series
Eric Hill'sSpot stars in What Can Spot See? and Spot's Bus Trip ($9.99 each, 1—3); Spot's Valentine ($7.99, 1—3); Spot Loves His Teacher ($5.99, 1—3); and Spot's Snowy Day ($5.99, 3—5). Dyamonde Daniel offers Rich by Nikki Grimes, illus. by R. Gregory Christie ($10.99, 7—9). Vampire Island releases V Is for... Vampire by Adele Griffin ($14.99, 8—up). Dreamdark issues Silksinger by Laini Taylor ($18.99, 10—up). The Youngest Templar continues with Trail of Fate by Michael P. Spradlin ($17.99, 10—up). Sharp Shot joins Chance Twins by Jack Higgins with Justin Richards ($16.99, 12—up). And Tales of Elemental Spirits adds Fire by Robin McKinley and Peter Dickinson ($19.99, 12—up).
PENGUIN/RAZORBILL
The Boy in the Dress ($15.99) by David Walliams, illus. by Quentin Blake. Dennis's life is boring until Vogue magazine introduces him to fashion. (9—up)
I Am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President ($15.99) by Josh Lieb. A boy discovers it's easier to make a fortune and dominate the world than convince his classmates to like him. (12—up)
The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider's Guide to Careers in Fashion ($24.95) by the editors of Teen Vogue offers tips from designers, stylists, editors and photographers. (12—up)
Series
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead gains Blood Promise ($16.99, 12—up) and Vampire Academy Box Set ($26.99, 12—up). And Beautiful Americans welcomes Wanderlust by Lucy Silag ($16.99, 14—up).
Paperbacks
Nelly the Monster Sitter ($7.99) by Kes Gray, illus. by Stephen Hanson, introduces a girl who “monster sits” after school. (8—11)
Lipstick Apology ($9.99) by Jennifer Jabaley. Before she dies, Emily's mother leaves her a mysterious note that changes the girl's life. (12—up)
Possessions ($9.99) by Nancy Holder. The popular girls at a boarding school are possessed by vengeful spirits. (12—up)
Unclaimed Heart ($8.99) by Kim Wilkins. A girl in 1799 England refuses to play by the rules. (12—up)
The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove ($9.99) by Lauren Kate. In this novel based on Macbeth, a Southern beauty makes a fatal mistake. (14—up)
Paperback Series
Strange Angels offers Betrayals by Lili St. Crow ($9.99, 12—up).
PENGUIN/VIKING
Happy Hanukkah, Corduroy ($5.99), based on the character created by Don Freeman, illus. by Lisa McCue. Corduroy hosts a Hanukkah party. (up to 2)
The Strange Case of the Missing Sheep ($16.99) by Mircea Catusanu. When 10 sheep go missing, a sheep dog must save them from a wolf. (3—5)
Start Saving, Henry! ($15.99) by Nancy Carlson. Henry learns how to save his allowance for something he really wants. (3—5)
Dog Wants to Play ($15.99) by Christine McDonnell, illus. by Jeff Mack, presents a rhyming tale about a dog looking for a playmate. (3—5)
Voyage to the Pharos ($16.99) by Sarah Gauch, illus. by Roger Roth. A boy in ancient Egypt travels to Alexandria to see the lighthouse. (5—8)
Yellowstone Moran: Painting the American West ($16.99) by Lita Judge profiles Thomas Moran, an artist who painted Yellowstone and helped found America's first national park. (5—8)
Two Bad Pilgrims ($16.99) by Kathryn Lasky, illus. by John Manders, tells of trouble-making Pilgrims. (5—8)
The Doll Shop Downstairs ($14.99) by Yona Zeldis McDonough, illus. by Heather Maione. Anna helps out in her father's doll shop during WWI. (6—8)
Marching for Freedom: Walk Together, Children, and Don't You Grow Weary ($19.99) by Elizabeth Partridge focuses on the struggles and protests that led to African-Americans winning right to vote. (10—up)
Gateway ($17.99) by Sharon Shinn. A Chinese adoptee in St. Louis travels back in time and becomes a spy. (12—up)
Newsgirl ($17.99) by Liza Ketchum. In 1850s California, Amelia pretends to be a boy to sell papers. (12—up)
After ($17.99) by Amy Efaw. A teen who is a model student gives abandons her newborn baby. (12—up)
Series
Baby Max and Ruby gains Red Boots and Clean-Up Time by Rosemary Wells ($5.99 each, up to 2). Cam Jansen returns in Cam Jansen and the Basketball Mystery by David A. Adler, illus. by Joy Allen ($14.99, 6—8). Horrible Harry stars in Horrible Harry on the Ropes by Suzy Kline, illus. by Amy Wummer ($14.99, 6—8). Susan Runholt's Rescuing Seneca Crane is a new Kari + Lucas Mystery ($16.99, 10—up). Giants of Science greets Albert Einstein by Kathleen Krull, illus. by Boris Kulikov ($15.99, 10—up). Up Close welcomes Theodore Roosevelt by Michael Cooper ($16.99, 12—up). And Forensic Mysteries issues The Dying Breath by Alane Ferguson ($16.99, 12—up).
PENGUIN/FREDERICK WARNE
Series
Peter Rabbit... Naturally Better adds Classic Gift Set by Beatrix Potter ($19.99, 3—5). Peter Rabbit returns in Potter's A Winter's Tale ($21.99, 5—8). And Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies offers Sparkle Like a Flower Fairy ($17.99, 5—8); and Adventures in Fairyopolis ($14.99, 5—8).
Paperback Series
Flower Fairies releases Sunshine and Showers: A Flower Fairies Handbook by Cicely Mary Barker ($6.99, 5—8).
PETER PAUPER PRESS
Fashion Show: A Paper Doll Fold-out Play Set ($15.99) by Heather Zschock, illus. by Amy Saidens, includes five punch-out dolls with outfits and accessories. (6-up)
Series
Scratch & Sketch adds Glamour Girls Art Activity Book by Heather Zschock, illus. by Martha Zschock ($12.99, 6-up); and Naruto Art Activity Book for Ultimate Ninjas of All Ages ($14.99, 6-up).
PHAIDON PRESS
Silver Spoon Junior ($19.95) by Phaidon editors. Inspired by The Silver Spoon cookbook, this volume compiles 40 Italian recipes. (8—up)
PINEAPPLE PRESS
My Florida Facts ($14.95) by Russell W. Johnson and Annie P. Johnson, illus. by Michael Swing, offers info about this state, plus a CD. (8-12)
The Two Henrys: Henry Plant and Henry Flagler and Their Railroads ($TBD) by Sandra Wallus Sammons profiles these Florida railroad entrepreneurs. (12-up)
Series
Those Amazing Animals adds Those Colossal Cats by Marta Magellan, illus. by Steve Weaver ($14.95, paper $8.95, 5-9).
Paperbacks
Lighthouses of the Carolinas for Kids and Pirates of the Carolinas for Kids ($9.95 each) by Terrance Zepke provide histories of the Carolina coasts with reference to lighthouses; and pirates. (9-up)
PINK ANGEL PRESS
(IPG, dist.)
Princess Prissypants Goes to Spain ($16.95) by Ashley Putnam Evans, illus. by Martha-Elizabeth Ferguson. A princess communicates with others in their native language. (4-8)
PIPPIN PRESS
How to Write a Play ($17.95) by Jessica Ryan, illus. by Gregory Filling, offers advice for aspiring playwrights. (8—12)
The Birth of the Bill of Rights ($17.95) by Samuel Plummer explains how Thomas Jefferson and James Madison crafted this document. (10—up)
PLEASANT ST. PRESS
(IPG, dist.)
On a Dark, Dark Night ($16.95) by Jean M. Cochran, illus. by Jennifer Morris. A boy and his dog try to uncover what's going bump in the night. (2—8)
The Warmest Place of All ($16.95) by Licia Rando, illus. by Anne Jewett. On a winter day, Sophie searches for the warmest place in her house. (2—8)
New Old Shoes ($16.95) by Charlotte Blessing, illus. by Gary R. Phillips, follows a pair of shoes from the feet of an American boy to those of a child living in Africa. (4—9)
PRESTEL
A Year in Art: The Activity Book ($24.95) by Christiane Weidemann. Quizzes, puzzles and games introduce art history. (6—up)
Series
13... Children Should Know offers 13 Women Artists Children Should Know by Bettina Schuemann and 13 Paintings Children Should Know by Angela Wenzel ($14.95 each, 8—up).
