PAPERCUTZ
(Macmillan, dist.)
Series
Disney Fairies Graphic Novels debuts with Prilla and the Trouble with Clumsies ($12.99, paper $7.99, 6—11). Geronimo Stilton continues with Following the Trail of Marco Polo by Geronimo Stilton ($9.99, 6—11). New Bionicle Graphic Novels are Legend of Bara Magna by Greg Farshtey and Christian Zanier; and The Fall of Atero, by Farshtey and Pop Mhan ($13.99 each, $8.99 paper, 6—12). Nancy Drew Graphic Novels adds High School Musical Mystery and High School Musical Mystery II: The Lost Verse by Stefan Petrucha, Sarah Kinney, and Sho Murase ($13.99 each, paper $8.99, 8—12). Hardy Boys Graphic Novels releases Deadly Strategy by Scott Lobdell and Paulo Henrique ($13.99, paper $8.99, 8—12). And Classics Illustrated Deluxe Graphic Novels offers Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, David Chauvel, and Fred Simon ($17.99, paper $13.99, 8—14).
Paperback Series
Bionicle issues Makuta's Guide to the Universe and Mata Nui's Guide to Bara Magna by Greg Farshtey ($11.99 each, 6—12). And Classics Illustrated Graphic Novels gains The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, Steven Grant, and Dan Spiegle; The Jungle by Upton Sinclair and Peter Kuper; and Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand, Peter David, and Kyle Baker ($9.99 each, 8—14).
PARACLETE PRESS
Poems and Prayers for Easter ($14.99) by Sophie Piper celebrates Easter and springtime themes. (6—9)
My First Communion ($15.99) by Sophie Piper includes prayers, blessings, and space for photos to document the occasion. (7—9)
PARRAGON BOOKS
Series
Disney Twinkly Lights Board Books presents Disney Princess Sparkling Dreams and Disney Toy Story 3: Toy Stars ($TBA, 2—5). Picture Books Padded Boards adds Before I Go to Sleep by Ronne Randell, illus. by Tony Kerins, I Wish... by Jillian Harker, illus. by Gill Mclean, Muddypaws by Moira Butterfield, illus. by Simon Mendez, and Where, Oh Where, Is Huggle Buggle Bear by Katherine Sully, illus. by Janet Samuel ($TBA, 2—5). Picture Books continues with Just Josie and the Perfect Day and Just Josie and the Number 7 by Emily Gale, illus. by Mike Byrne ($TBA, 3—6). Disney Die Cut Classics offers eight titles including Disney's Alice in Wonderland, Disney's Dumbo, and Disney's Pinocchio ($TBA, 3—6). Disney Padded Magical Storybooks presents Disney's Alice in Wonderland, Disney's Bambi, Disney's Jungle Book, and Disney's Peter Pan ($TBA, 3—6). Meadowside Picture Books adds Princess Matilda by Eva Montanari and Tickle Tree by Chae Strathie, illus. by Poly Bernatene ($TBA, 4—6). Will Solvit Novels adds The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb, The Dreaded Droids, The Mission of Menace, and The T-Rex Terror ($TBA, paper $TBA, 6—12).
PAULINE KIDS
The Beautiful Story of Jesus ($15.95) by Maïte Roche chronicles the life of Jesus. (5—7)
Paperbacks
The Stepping Stones Journals ($TBA) by Diana R. Jenkins presents the journals of characters from the “Stepping Stones” comic. (8—12)
Anna Mei, Cartoon Girl ($8.95) by Carol A. Grund. An adopted Chinese girl tries to fit in at her new school. (9—12)
Paperback Series
Little Book of Saints adds Volume 5 and Volume 6 by Susan Helen Wallace, illus. by Tom Kinarney ($4.95 each, 5—7). And Catholic Quick Reads releases Family Ties: Thirteen Short Stories, edited by Diane Lynch ($7.95, 8—11).
PEACHTREE
Back to Bed, Ed! ($15.95) by Sebastien Braun. A mouse overcomes his fear of sleeping alone. (2—6)
Where Is Catkin? ($16.95) by Janet Lord, illus. by Julie Paschkis, reveals the adventures of a curious cat. (2—6)
Arbor Day Square ($16.95) by Kathryn Galbraith, illus. by Cyd Moore. A family helps improve its' community's environment. (4—8)
Captain Small Pig ($15.95) by Martin Waddell, illus. by Susan Varley. A piglet, turtle, and goat display teamwork during a rowboat ride. (4—8)
A Place for Frogs ($16.95) by Melissa Stewart, illus. by Higgins Bond, examines the world of frogs. (6—10)
Emma's River ($12.95) by Alison Hart offers a portrait of immigrant life in the age of steamboat travel. (7—10)
The Everlasting Now ($15.95) by Sara Harrell Banks. This story of race, generosity, and a boy's journey into manhood is set in Depression-era Alabama. (8—12)
Gaff ($15.95) by Shan Correa. A boy vows to keep his family's roosters safe from illegal cockfighters. (8—12)
The Brain Full of Holes ($16.95) by Martin Chatterton is a sequel to The Brain Finds a Leg. (10—14)
Paperback Series
Fred Bowen Sports Stories gains Dugout Rivals and Hardcourt Comeback by Fred Bowen ($5.95 each, 7—12).
PEEL PRODUCTIONS
(North Light Books, dist.)
Paperback Series
1-2-3 Draw continues with 1-2-3 Draw Princesses by Freddie Levin ($8.99, 6—up).
PELICAN
Mama's Bayou ($16.99) by Dianne de Las Casa, illus. by Holly Stone-Barker, showcases bayou animal sounds. (up to 5)
Today Is Monday in Texas ($16.99) by Johnette Downing, illus. by Deborah Ousley Kadair, serves up a week's worth of Texan culinary specialties. (up to 5)
The Emperor's Army ($16.99) by Virginia Pilegard, illus. by Adrian Tans. A boy makes a groundbreaking discovery during the rule of China's first emperor. (5—8)
A Southern Child's Garden of Verses ($16.99) by David Davis, illus. by Herb Leonhard, compiles poems about the South. (5—8)
The Donkey of Tarsus: His Tales About the Apostle Paul ($16.99) by Adele Colvin, illus. by Peyton Carmichael, centers on a donkey that accompanies Paul as he builds the church. (5—8)
The Declaration of Independence from A to Z ($16.99) by Catharine Osornio, illus. by Layne Johnson, takes an alphabetical look at the creation of this document. (5—8)
Charlie Russell: Tale-Telling Cowboy Artist ($16.99) by Lois Harris pays tribute to this Western artist. (5—8)
Happy Birthday: The Story of the World's Most Popular Song ($16.99) by Nancy Kelly Allen, illus. by Gary Undercuffler, reveals this tune's origins. (5—8)
Way Out West on My Little Pony ($16.99) by Jan Peck, illus. by Herb Leonhard. Trotting down a trail, a girl greets various animals. (5—8)
Voices of Gettysburg ($16.99) by Sherry Garland, illus. by Judith Hierstein. Soldiers and civilians offer personal accounts of the Battle of Gettysburg. (5—8)
Stonewall Jackson's Black Sunday School ($16.99) by Rickey Pittman, illus. by Lynn Hosegood, tells how this Confederate general risked imprisonment to educate blacks. (5—8)
Confederate Alphabet ($16.99) by Rickey Pittman, illus. by Jane Brewster, presents an alphabetical guide to the Civil-War South. (5—8)
PENGUIN/BERKLEY JAM
Paperback Series
Blood Coven adds Bad Blood by Mari Mancusi ($9.99, 12—up).
PENGUIN/DIAL
Bunny Days ($16.99) by Tao Nyeu is comprised of three tales about six bunnies, two goats, and one bear that live in sometimes harmony. (3—5)
Hattie the Bad ($16.99) by Jane Devlin, illus. by Joe Berger. When Hattie is good, she's very good, and when she's bad, she's wicked. (3—5)
My Father Is Taller Than a Tree ($16.99) by Joseph Bruchac, illus. by Wendy Anderson Halperin, celebrates the relationship between fathers and sons. (3—5)
Name That Dog! ($16.99) by Peggy Archer, illus. by Stephanie Buscema. An alphabetic appreciation of canines. (3—5)
Adventure Annie Goes to Kindergarten ($16.99) by Toni Buzzeo, illus. by Amy Wummer, recounts a take-charge girl's first day of school. (3—5)
The Ring Went Zing! A Story That Ends with a Kiss ($16.99) by Sean Taylor, illus. by Jill Barton. A frog drops the ring intended for his true love, a chicken. (3—5)
Don't Call Me Sidney ($16.99) by Jane Sutton, illus. by Renata Gallio. A poem-loving pig changes his name from Sidney—which only rhymes with kidney—to Joe. (3—5)
Tutus Aren't My Style ($16.99) by Linda Skeers, illus. by Anne Wilsdorf. Tomboy Emma dances to the beat of her own drum when she gets a ballerina costume. (5—8)
Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib ($16.99) by Darren Farrell. When this protagonist tells a fib, his lies keep getting bigger. (5—8)
Jacques and de Beanstalk ($16.99) by Mike Artell, illus. by Jim Harris, gives this tale a Cajun twist. (5—8)
Stand Straight, Ella Kate: The True Story of a Real Giant ($16.99) by Kate Klise, illus. by M. Sarah Klise, tells the true story of a girl who reached an unusual height to fulfill her big dreams. (6—8)
The Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet ($16.99) by Erin Dionne centers on a girl coping with middle school. (8—12)
Amazing Greek Myths of Wonder and Blunders ($14.99) by Mike Townsend presents myths in comic-book format. (8—12)
Drizzle ($16.99) by K.D. Van Cleve. Polly must find a way to bring the magic rain back to her family's enchanted rhubarb farm. (8—12)
The Line ($16.99) by Teri Hall. Rachel must find a way to break through the invisible physical barrier that has appeared across the United States. (8—12)
The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams ($16.99) by Rhonda Hayter. Can a witch send Thomas Edison back to the past before history is changed? (8—12)
Magic Below Stairs ($16.99) by Caroline Stevermer. In Victorian England, an orphan discovers he has an elfin protector. (9—11)
The Reinvention of Moxie Roosevelt ($16.99) by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel. Trying to live up to her name, a teen at a new school repeatedly reinvents herself. (10—up)
Incarceron ($17.99) by Catherine Fisher. Kept in a vast prison, Finn discovers a way to communicate with someone from the outside—the warden's daughter. (12—up)
The Outside of a Horse ($16.99) by Ginny Rorby. The daughter of an Iraq veteran learns life lessons while working at a stable. (12—up)
God Is in the Pancakes ($16.99) by Robin Epstein. A candy striper at a nursing home faces a dilemma when a patient asks her to help him end his own life. (12—up)
The Sky Is Everywhere ($17.99) by Jandy Nelson. When 17-year-old Lennie's sister dies, she finds herself drawn to her sister's boyfriend... and the new boy in town. (14—up)
A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend ($16.99) by Emily Horner. Cass falls for the female lead in a musical written by her late best friend. (14—up)
Series
Ladybug Girl returns in Ladybug Girl at the Beach by David Soman and Jacky Davis, illus. by Soman ($16.99, 3—5). Dragonbreath continues with Attack of the Ninja Frogs by Ursula Vernon ($12.99, 8—12). The Books of Elsewhere offers The Shadows by Jacqueline West ($16.99, 9—11). Friends for Keeps welcomes My Best Frenemy by Julie Bowe ($16.99, 9—11). And Legend of the Animal Healer issues The Elephant's Tale by Lauren St. John ($16.99, 9—11).
PENGUIN/DUTTON
Peek-A-Bloom! ($11.99) by Marie Torres Cimarusti, illus. by Stephanie Peterson, is a springtime lift-the-flap tale from the team behind Peek-a-Moo! (up to 2)
Red Green Blue: A First Book of Colors ($16.99) by Alison Jay introduces children to color with the help of nursery rhyme characters. (up to 2)
How About a Kiss for Me? ($15.99) by Todd Tarpley, illus. by Liza Woodruff. A toddler saves the last good-night kiss for Daddy. (up to 2)
Big Chickens Go to Town ($16.99) by Leslie Helakoski, illus. by Henry Cole, is a follow-up to Big Chickens and Big Chickens Fly the Coop. (3—5)
Every Cowgirl Needs a Horse ($16.99) by Rebecca Janni, illus. by Lynne Avril, introduces a girl who wants a horse but gets a bike instead. (3—5)
Someone Used My Toothbrush! And Other Bathroom Poems ($16.99) by Carol Diggory Shields, illus. by Paul Meisel, compiles 21 poems. (5—8)
The Buffalo Are Back ($16.99) by Jean Craighead George, illus. by Wendell Minor, offers a history of this species. (5—8)
Hot Diggity Dog: The History of the Hot Dog ($16.99) by Adrienne Sylver, illus. by Elwood H. Smith, reveals how this food staple came to be. (5—8)
No Easy Way: The Story of Ted Williams and the Last .400 Season ($16.99) by Fred Bowen, illus. by Charles S. Pyle, is a picture book about this baseball star. (6—8)
Field Trip Day ($16.99) by Lynne Plourde, illus. by Thor Wickstrom. Mrs. Shepard's class returns in this companion to School Picture Day and Teacher Appreciation Day. (6—8)
Sylvia Jean, Scout Supreme ($16.99) by Lisa Campbell Ernst is a sequel to Sylvia Jean, Drama Queen. (6—8)
Nothing But a Dog ($16.99) by Bobbi Katz, illus. by Jane Manning, is a tale about wanting a dog so badly that nothing else will do. (6—8)
Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reversible Verse ($16.99) by Marilyn Singer, illus. by Josée Masse, compiles “reverso” poems based on fairy tales. (6—8)
This School Year Will be THE BEST! ($16.99) by Kay Winters, illus. by Renée Andriani. On the first day of school, classmates share what they'd like the year to bring. (6—8)
The Longest Day: Celebrating the Summer Solstice ($17.99) by Wendy Pfeffer, illus. by Linda Bleck, spotlights solstice celebrations in various cultures. (7—9)
Love Puppies and Corner Kicks ($16.99) by R.W. Krech. After Lauren's family relocates to Scotland, things look up when she joins a soccer team and meets a boy. (10—up)
Lynn Visible ($16.99) by Julia DeVillers. Fashion-forward Lynn is socially backwards in her small Pennsylvania town. (10—up)
Ratfink ($16.99) by Marcia Thornton Jones, illus. by C.B. Decker. A fifth-grader is faced with his forgetful grandfather and a girl who has it in for him. (8—12)
My Boyfriends' Dogs ($16.99) by Dandi Daley Mackall. Bailey can't find the perfect boyfriend, but she has no trouble relating to their dogs. (8—12)
Boys of Wartime: Daniel at the Siege of Boston, 1776 ($16.99) by Laurie Calkhoven launches a series about boys swept up in the fight for freedom. (8—12)
Somebody Everybody Listens To ($16.99) by Suzanne Supplee. Can a teen make it big in as a singer in Nashville while remaining true to herself? (12—up)
Will Grayson, Will Grayson ($17.99) by John Green and David Levithan. Two teens with the same name cross paths one night in Chicago. (14—up)
The View from the Top ($16.99) by Hillary Frank ($16.99). Intertwining stories expose Annabelle for who she really is during the summer before college. (14—up)
Series
The Winnie Years by Lauren Myracle adds Thirteen Plus One ($16.99, 10—up). Gods of Manhattan gains The Sorcerer's Secret by Scott Mebus ($17.99, 10—up). And Eleventh Grade Burns by Heather Brewer joins The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod ($16.99, 12—up).
PENGUIN/GROSSET & DUNLAP
Series
Disney Classic Pooh welcomes Pooh's Bees and Tigger's Breakfast by Laura Dollin, illus. by Stuart Trotter ($5.99 each, 3—5); and Hooray for Friends!, illus. by Andrew Grey ($9.99, 6—8). Ladybug Girl is back in Ladybug Girl Dresses Up! by David Soman and Jacky Davis ($5.99, 3—5). My First... continues with My First Bible Stories and My First Songs by Tomie dePaola ($5.99 each, 3—5). Super WHY! offers The Little Red Hen by Samantha Brooke ($13.99, paper $3.99, 3—5); and Super Readers... to the Rescue! ($5.99, 3—5). Launching Frankly, Frannie by AJ Stern, illus. by Doreen Mulryan Marts, are Frankly, Frannie and Doggy Day Care ($12.99 each, paper $4.99, 5—7). And Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever gains A Brand-New Me! by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver ($14.99, paper $4.99, 8—12).
Paperback Series
Disney Classic Pooh releases Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood Sticker Book, illus. by Andrew Grey ($6.99, 3—5). Max and Ruby star in five new titles ($3.99—$5.99 each, 3—5). The Night Before adds The Night Before Mother's Day by Natasha Wing, illus. by Amy Wummer ($3.99, 3—5). New Sticker Stories are Figure Skating, illus. by Jacquie O'Neill; A Day with Mommy, illus. by Mélanie Florian; Celebrate America!, illus. by Eric Sturdevant; and Soccer, illus. by Paul E. Nunn ($5.99 each, 3—5). Strawberry Shortcake reappears in four books ($3.99—$5.99 each, 3—5). Charlie and Lola return in I Am Going to Save a Panda! and I Can't Stop Hiccuping! ($3.99 each, 5—8). And Grow Up! joins The Adventures of Daniel Boom aka Loud Boy by D.J. Steinberg, illus. by Brian Smith ($6.99, 6—8).
All Aboard Reading greets The Miracle of Easter by Jean M. Malone, illus. by Bryan Langdo; Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland by Deborah Hautzig, illus. by Kathryn Rathke; The Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle by Jeff Belanger, illus. by Stephen Marchesi; Jeff Corwin: The Extraordinary Everglades and Creepy-Crawly Critters; and Flight of the Butterflies by Roberta Edwards, illus. by Bob Kayganich ($3.99 each, 6—8). All Aboard Science Reader issues Maxed Out! Gigantic Creatures from the Past by Ginjer Clarke, illus. by Pete Mueller; and Clarke's Baby Meerkats, illus. by Robbin Cuddy ($3.99 each, 6—8). Batman: The Brave and the Bold has five additions ($3.99—$5.99 each, 6—8 to 8—12). Joining Disney Club Penguin are Pick Your Path: The Great Puffle Switch by Tracey West ($3.99, 6—8); and Big Book of Activities by Katherine Noll ($5.99, 8—12). Magic Puppy reappears in three new tales by Sue Bentley, illus. by Angela Swan ($4.99 each, 6—8). And Ruth Heller's Designs for Coloring gains Shapes of All Sizes ($9.99, 6—8).
Star Wars: The Clone Wars continues with Children of the Force by Kirsten Mayer ($3.99, 6—8); Bounty Hunter by Jason Fry, illus. by Wayne Lo ($4.99, 6—8); and Decide Your Destiny: Tethan Battle Adventure by Sue Behrent ($4.99, 9—11). Art Baltazar's Tiny Titans and the Science Fair! and Tiny Titans Go Camping! join Tiny Titans ($4.99 each, 6—8). Amy Hodgepodge returns in Digging Up Trouble by Kim Wayans and Kevin Knotts, illus. by Soo Jeong ($4.99, 7—9). Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo stars in Red, White, and—Achoo! and Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow by Nancy E. Krulik, illus. by John & Wendy ($3.99 each, 7—9). Monster Squad by Laura Dower presents They Came from Planet Q ($4.99, 7—9). Melissa J. Morgan's Camp Confidential introduces Politically Incorrect and Topsy-Turvy ($4.99 each, 8—12). Nicola Berry: Earthling Ambassador by Liane Moriarty releases War on Whimsy ($6.99, 8—12). Who Was...? welcomes Who Was Franklin Roosevelt? by Margaret Frith, illus. by John O'Brien ($4.99, 8—12). And Bedeviled adds The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Dress and Careful What You Wish For by Shani Petroff, illus. by J. David McKenney ($6.99 each, 10—up).
PENGUIN/NAL JAM
Paperback Series
Dark Elite debuts with Firespell by Chloe Neill ($6.99, 12—up). Geek High gains Summer of the Geek by Piper Banks ($9.99, 12—up). And Morganville Vampires presents Kiss of Death by Rachel Caine ($6.99, 12—up).
PENGUIN/PHILOMEL
You Are My Wish ($16.99) by Maryann Cusimano Love, illus. by Satomi Ichikawa, is a companion title to You Are My Love. (3—5)
Sleepover at Gramma's House ($17.99) by Barbara Joosse, illus. by Jan Jutte. A young elephant spends a silly night at Gramma's. (3—5)
What's the Big Idea, Molly? ($16.99) by Valeri Gorbachev. A mouse finds poetic inspiration in a friend's birthday. (3—5)
The Heart and the Bottle ($17.99) by Oliver Jeffers. What happens when the person who encourages wonder and magic in a child's life is no longer there? (4—up)
Back of the Bus ($16.99) by Aaron Reynolds, illus. by Floyd Cooper. A boy witnesses Rosa Parks's refusal to relinquish her bus seat. (6—8)
Born Yesterday: The Diary of a Young Journalist ($15.99) by James Solheim, illus. by Simon James, presents the diary of a baby discovering the world around him. (6—8)
All Star! Honus Wagner and the Most Famous Baseball Card Ever ($17.99) by Jane Yolen, illus. by James Burke, tells the true story of the man behind the most valuable baseball card of all time. (6—8)
The Adventures of Hotsy Totsy ($14.99) by Clive Cussler. Twins find a magical box that can turn small objects into life-size replicas. (8—11)
Breakaway ($16.99) by Andrea Montalbano. A girl learns to control her temper on and off the soccer field. (9—12)
The Talent Thief ($16.99) by Alex Williams. Adam helps his superstar sister regain her voice after an ancient creature steals it. (10—12)
The Batboy ($17.99) by Mike Lupica. Brian makes friends with a ball player when he scores his dream job of batboy for a major league team. (10—up)
Mockingbird ($15.99) by Kathryn Erskine is a novel focusing on the struggles of a girl with Asperger's syndrome. (10—up)
Super Human ($16.99) by Michael Carroll. Kids with special powers fight an ancient evil. (10—up)
Invisible Girl ($16.99) by Mary Hanlon Stone offers an insider's view of growing up in a world where money and privilege don't always glitter. (12—up)
Series
Nancy Springer's The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye is a new Enola Holmes Mystery ($14.99, 9—11). Ranger's Apprentice issues Erak's Ransom by John Flanagan ($17.99, 10—up). Redwall welcomes The Sable Quean by Brian Jacques ($23.99, 12—up). And Blade continues with Out of the Shadows by Tim Bowler ($16.99, 12—up).
PENGUIN/PHILOMEL/WALDEN MEDIA
Series
The Comeback Kids offers Shoot-Out by Mike Lupica ($10.99, 8—12).
PENGUIN/PRICE STERN SLOAN
Goodnight Dog ($5.99) by Ed Heck. A dog struggles to get ready for bed in this board book. (3—5)
The Great Matzoh Hunt ($5.99) by Jannie Ho. In this board book, Bunny, Lamb, and Turtle search for matzoh on Passover. (3—5)
A Surprise for the Easter Bunny ($6.99) by Megan Bryant, illus. by Ivanke and Lola, is a holiday story with a pop-up ending. (3—5)
A Very Special Easter ($5.99) by John & Wendy. Baby animals celebrate Easter. (3—5)
Series
Periwinkle Smith greets Periwinkle Smith and the Faraway Star by John & Wendy ($9.99, 6—8).
Paperback Series
Salina Yoon's Mad Art introduces Spring Things Mad Art ($6.99, 3—5). There are six new Mr. Men and Little Miss titles ($3.99 each, 3—5). The Mr. Men Show presents Little Miss Daredevil and the Super-Speed Scooter ($3.99, 3—5); and Mr. Grumpy's Birthday Bash ($3.99, 5—8). Shrek Forever After offers The Movie Storybook by Cathy Hapka, illus. by Larry Navarro ($9.99, 6—8); Shrek Makes a Deal by Annie Auerbach; and Welcome Back, Ogre by Sierra Harimann, illus. by Steven Gordon ($3.99 each, 6—8); Story Activity Book with Stickers ($5.99, 6—8); and The Novel by Lauren Alexander ($4.99, 7—9). Get the Scoop releases Justin Bieber by Ronny Bloom and Boo Boo Stewart by Sean Thomas ($4.99 each, 8—12); and Prep School Boys by Josi Dashman ($5.99, 8—12). There are six new Mad Libs titles by Roger Price and Leonard Stern, including Rock 'n' Roll Mad Libs and Shrek Forever After Mad Libs ($3.99 each, 8—12). And Mad Libs Ultimate Box Sets by Price and Stern issues Dude, Where's My Mad Libs and Fun in the Sun Mad Libs ($12.99 each, 8—12).
PENGUIN/PUFFIN
Paperbacks
Girls Gone Green ($11.99) by Lynn Hirshfield focuses on girls who have taken the initiative to “go green.” (10—up)
Little Miss Red ($7.99) by Robin Palmer. In this twist on a familiar tale, Sophie meets a wolfishly good-looking boy on her way to her grandmother's house. (12—up)
Shadow Mirror ($8.99) by Richie Tankersley Cusick is a companion to Walk of the Spirits. (12—up)
Faithful ($8.99) by Janet Fox. After her mother mysteriously disappears, a teen finds romance and adventure in Yellowstone Park. (12—up)
Rush ($9.99) by Jonathan Friesen. A boy joins a crew of hotshot firefighters. (12—up)
Paperback Series
Jeff Corwin Junior Explorer features The Great Alaska Adventure! and The Wild, Wild Southwest! by Jeff Corwin ($4.99 each, 6—8). And S.A.S.S. continues with Up Over Down Under by Micol Ostow and Noah Harlan ($9.99, 12—up).
PENGUIN/PUTNAM
The Easter Egg ($17.99) by Jan Brett. A bunny who cares for a baby bird becomes the hero of Easter. (3—5)
My Mother Is So Smart! ($16.99) by Tomie dePaola pays tribute to mothers. (3—5)
Slow Down for Manatees ($16.99) by Jim Arnosky. A manatee injured by a boat is rescued, rehabilitated, and returned to the wild. (3—5)
A Year Full of Holidays ($12.99) by Susan Middleton Elya, illus. by Diana Cain Bluethenthal celebrates holidays throughout the year. (3—5)
Little Pink Pup ($16.99) by Johanna Kerby tells of a young pig and his dachshund foster mother. (3—5)
No More, Por Favor ($16.99) by Susan Middleton Elya, illus. by Diana Cain Bluthenthal. A rainforest of picky eaters get together for a feast of new foods. (3—5)
Buy My Hats! ($16.99) by Dave Horo-witz. Will two friends discover what their customers really need? (3—5)
Taking Care of Mama ($16.99) by Mitra Modarressi. When Mama Raccoon gets sick, Papa and their children pitch in to help. (3—5)
Your Daddy Was Just Like You ($16.99) by Kelly Bennett, illus. by David Walker. A boy's grandmother relays stories about his father when he was young. (3—5)
Say Hello! ($16.99) by Rachel Isadora. Collages illustrate this guide to saying “hello” in different languages. (3—5)
Which Shoes Would You Choose? ($15.99) by Betsy Rosenthal, illus. by Nancy Cote, discusses choosing the right shoes for the right occasions. (3—5)
Furious George Goes Bananas: A Primate Parody ($15.99) by Michael Rex is a parody from the creator of Goodnight Goon! (5—8)
The Hallelujah Flight ($16.99) by Phil Bildner, illus. by John Holyfield, relays the story of James Banning, the first African-American pilot to fly cross-country. (5—8)
Whatever Happened to the Pony Express? ($16.99) by Verla Kay, illus. by Barry Root and Kimberly Bulcken Root, offers a history of the Pony Express. (5—8)
Wanted: The Perfect Pet ($16.99) by Fiona Roberton. A lonely duck and a boy desperate for a pet find each other. (5—8)
Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade ($12.99) by Stephanie Greene, illus. by Stephanie Roth Sisson, centers on a girl who's nervous about starting school. (5—8)
Yours Truly, Lucy B. Parker: Girl vs. Superstar ($15.99, paper $6.99 ) by Robin Palmer launches a series about a sixth grader whose mother remarries and whose sister becomes a singing star. (8—12)
Thunder from the Sea: Adventure on Board the HMS Defender ($17.99) by Jeff Weigel. A young sailor helps defend the British Isles from Napoleon's approaching forces. (8—12)
Leaving Gee's Bend ($16.99) by Irene Latham. A girl who sets out to save her sick mother uses quilt pieces to record her adventures. (10—up)
Secret Saturdays ($16.99) by Torrey Maldonado. When his best friend starts getting into serious trouble, Justin decides to confront him. (10—up)
Palace Beautiful ($16.99) by Sarah deFord Williams. Two sisters become obsessed with finding out what happened to the owner of the mysterious diary they find. (10—up)
Boys, Girls and Other Hazardous Materials ($17.99) by Rosalind Wiseman. Looking to leave behind her mean-girl past, Charlie can't escape high school drama. (12—up)
A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ($16.99) by Brenda Woods is a novel about a high school writing class. (12—up)
Restoring Harmony ($17.99) by Joëlle Anthony. Molly journeys to rescue her grandparents from ruin after a worldwide economic collapse. (12—up)
My Double Life ($16.99) by Janette Rallison. What if you discovered that the world's most famous pop star was your sister? (12—up)
First Strike ($16.99) by Jack Higgins with Justin Richards. Terrorists take over the White House and twin brothers must find a way to stop them. (12—up)
Sea ($17.99) by Heidi Kling is a tale of romance set in the aftermath of the Indonesian tsunami. (12—up)
Series
Spot stars in Spot Loves His Friends by Eric Hill ($5.99, up to 2). Uh-Oh Cleo issues I Barfed on Mrs. Kenly by Jessica Harper, illus. by Jon Berkeley ($14.99, 6—8). And Humphrey is back in Summer According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney ($14.99, 6—8).
PENGUIN/RAZORBILL
Griff Carver, Hallway Patrol ($15.99) by Jim Krieg. A hallway patroller must combat crime and corruption at his new middle school. (9—11)
Zombiekins ($10.99) by Kevin Bolger. A fourth grader discovers a stuffed animal, who is also a zombie. (9—11)
Sing Me to Sleep ($16.99) by Angela Morrison is a romance inspired by The Phantom of the Opera. (12—up)
Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady ($15.99) by Derek Blasberg is a handbook on fashion, socializing, dating, and etiquette. (12—up)
The GoodGirl's Guide to Getting Kidnapped ($16.99) by Yxta Maya Murray. An ex-gang member and her best friend are kidnapped by members of her former gang. (14—up)
Series
Midnight Twins issues Watch for Me by Moonlight by Jacquelyn Mitchard ($16.99, 12—up). And Vampire Academy introduces Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead ($17.99, 12—up).
Paperbacks
Undead Much ($8.99) by Stacey Jay is a follow-up to You Are So Undead to Me. (12—up)
A Match Made in High School ($9.99) by Kristin Walker. In a school marriage education program, everyone is assigned the wrong mate. (12—up)
Burning Ambition ($8.99) by Jonathan Bernstein is a sequel to Hottie. (12—up)
The Evil Within ($9.99) by Nancy Holder is a sequel to Possessions. (12—up)
The Naughty List and So Many Boys ($9.99 each) by Suzanne Young are novels starring the leader of a society dedicated to bringing cheating boyfriends to justice. (14—up)
PENGUIN/VIKING
Roly Poly Pangolin ($16.99) by Anna Dewdney introduces a shy pangolin. (3—5)
Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel ($16.99) by Ralph Cosentino offers an illustrated introduction to this superhero. (3—5)
Brown Rabbit in the City ($16.99) by Natalie Russell is a follow-up to Moon Rabbit. (3—5)
Big Red Lollipop ($16.99) by Rukhsana Khan, illus. by Sophie Blackall, is the story of an older sister who is forced to bring her little sister to a friend's birthday party. (5—8)
The Secret Year ($16.99) by Jennifer Hubbard. When Julia dies in a car crash, her secret lover Colt is forced to mourn in silence for his lost love. (12—up)
Ashes ($16.99) by Kathryn Lasky. In 1932 Berlin, a girl who loves reading copes with Hitler's book-burning regime. (12—up)
Rikers High ($16.99) by Paul Volponi focuses on an inmate who connects with a teacher while he is behind bars. (12—up)
Half World ($16.99) by Hiromi Goto, illus. by Jillian Tamaki. Melanie is human, but her parents aren't, and now she must follow her mother into a strange parallel world. (12—up)
For Keeps ($16.99) by Natasha Friend.Josie's absentee father has come back to town, just in time to meet Josie's first boyfriend. (12—up)
The Beastly Bride: Tales of the Animal People ($19.99), ed. by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling, compiles fantasy by Jane Yolen, Tanith Lee, and others. (12—up)
Something Like Fate ($17.99) by Susane Colasanti. A teenager has a crush on her best friend's boyfriend, and it may be mutual. (12—up)
The Best and Hardest Thing ($16.99) by Pat Brisson. A teen who decides her good-girl image needs a makeover discovers she's pregnant. (12—up)
Wolves, Boys, & Other Things That Might Kill Me ($17.99) by Kristen Chandler. A girl encounters romance when she and a classmate study wolves in Yellowstone Park. (12—up)
Jump ($16.99) by Elisa Carbone. A girl from a strict family finds rock climbing with a boy exhilarating—until the cops show up. (12—up)
Illyria ($15.99) by Elizabeth Hand. Cousins face their talents and futures when they're cast in a production of Twelfth Night. (14—up)
Series
Baby Max and Ruby are back in Love, Counting Peas, Sandbox, and Birthday by Rosemary Wells ($5.99 each, up to 2). Corduroy stars in Play Ball, Corduroy! by B.G. Hennessy, illus. by Lisa McCue, based on the character created by Don Freeman ($11.99, 3—5). Angelina Ballerina returns in Angelina and the Royal Wedding by Katharine Holabird, illus. by Helen Craig ($14.99, 3—5). Bones offers Bones and the Clown Mix-up by David A. Adler, illus. by Barbara Johansen Newman ($13.99, 3—5). Cork and Fuzz continues with The Babysitters by Dori Chaconas, illus. by Lisa McCue ($13.99, 6—8). Young Cam Jansen reappears in Young Cam Jansen and the Speedy Car Mystery by David A. Adler, illus. by Susanna Natti ($14.99, 6—8). Horrible Harry adds Horrible Harry Goes Cuckoo by Suzy Kline, illus. by Amy Wummer ($14.99, 6—8). Raymond and Graham offers Bases Loaded and Cool Campers by Mike Knudson, illus. by Stacy Curtis ($14.99 each, 8—12). And John R. Erickson's Hank the Cowdog introduces The Case of the Secret Weapon and The Case of the Coyote Invasion, illus. by Gerald L. Holmes ($15.99 each, 8—12).
PENGUIN/FREDERICK WARNE
Series
Joining Peter Rabbit Naturally Better are Peter Rabbit Sleepy Time and Peter Rabbit What's That Noise? ($7.99 each, 3—5). And The World of Beatrix Potter adds Jemima Puddle-Duck: A Sound Book, Show Me Your Ears, and The Tale of Peter Rabbit: A Pull and Play Story ($9.99 each, 3—5).
PERSONHOOD PRESS
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Paperback
The Adventures of Mali & Keela: A Virtues Book for Children ($15.95) by Jonathan Collins collects 13 stories that demonstrate the virtues. (5—7)
PHOENIX BOOKS/PICKWICK PRESS
Peek-a-Boo Baby ($9.95) by Sue DiCicco is a board book featuring a sound button and flaps. (3—up)
Farm Animal Sounds ($9.95) by Amy Bauman, illus. by Shawn Finley. This board book with flaps and sound button introduces animal sounds. (3—up)
Buzzy Bee Plays Hide-and-Seek ($9.95) by Lara Bergen, illus. by Ernesto Gill, features buzzing sounds. (3—up)
Everyone Is Special! ($9.95) by Amy Bauman, illus. by LeeAnn Jacobs. This board-book tale about a robot and a teddy bear includes music and vibrations. (3—up)
Tell Me a Silly Story ($16.95) by Carl Reiner, illus. by James Bennett. A man tells his grandson successively sillier stories. (3—up)
Paperbacks
I HeartZac Efron and I Heart Taylor Lautner ($4.95 each) by Harlee Harte include puzzles, quizzes, photos, and games. (12—up)
PINEAPPLE PRESS
Henry Flagler, Builder of Florida ($10.95, paper $7.95) by Sandra Sammons profiles this Florida developer. (9—12)
Marjory Stoneman Douglas and the Florida Everglades ($11.95, paper $7.95) by Sandra Sammons tells of this journalist and campaigner to preserve the Everglades. (9—12)
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and the Florida Crackers ($11.95, paper $7.95) by Sandra Sammons centers on the Florida author of the Pulitzer Prize—winning The Yearling. (9—12)
Iguana Invasion!: Exotic Pets Gone Wild in Florida ($16.95, paper $12.95) by Virginia Aronson and Allyn Szejko tells of nonnative animals residing in Florida. (12—up)
The Two Henrys: Henry Plant and Henry Flagler and Their Railroads ($14.95, paper $9.95) by Sandra Wallus Sammons spotlights these Florida entrepreneurs. (12—up)
PIPPIN PRESS
Daily Lives of the Founding Fathers ($16.95) by Thomas Hughes focuses on Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and Madison. (8—12)
The Amazing Puritans ($16.95) by Samuel Plummer spotlights John Winthrop and his Puritan followers. (8—12)
PLAYBAC PUBLISHING
Series
Launching Make a Scene are People and Animals ($8.95 each, 3—5). My Busy Book debuts with My Busy Book: Ages 3—4 and Ages 4—5 ($9.95 each, 3—5). And Make Your Own Sticker Fun adds Things That Go! and Fairy Tales ($8.95 each, 5—up).
PRESTEL
Trick of the Eye: Art of Illusion ($14.95) by Silke Vry examines art as an illusion. (8—up)
13 Sculptures Children Should Know by Angela Wenzel and 13 Modern Artists Children Should Know by Brad Finder ($14.95 each) introduce well-known sculptures; and works by modern artists. (8—up)
PUBLISHINGWORKS
Paisley Pig and Friends: A Multicultural ABC ($19.95) by Willow Bascom offers an introduction to various animals, textures, and regions. (4—8)
Rue de la Nuit ($25.95) by Misuzu Oyama. This bilingual English-Japanese story follows a cat through a mystical labyrinth. (6—up)
Series
Stickfiguratively Speaking starts up with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Jamison Odone ($12.95, all ages).
Paperbacks
Letter Birds ($14) by Pam Spremulli connects alphabet letters to birds. (3—6)
Good Morning, Strawberry Banke ($12.95) by Wickie Rowland, tours the Strawberry Banke Museum in Portsmouth, N.H. (4—8)
Paperback Series
Haunted Hikes offers Haunted Hikes of Vermont by Tim Simard ($12.95, 10—up).
