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The Wooden Sword

A Jewish Folktale from Afghanistan
Ann Redisch Stampler, Carol Liddiment

Albert Whitman & Company Summary
9780807592014
Pub Date: 3/1/12 Disguised in servant’s clothes, an Afghani shah slips out of his palace to learn more about his
On Sale Date: 3/1/12 people. When he encounters a poor Jewish shoemaker full of faith that everything will turn out just
Ship Date: 2/1/12 as it should, the shah grows curious. Vowing that no harm will befall the poor man, he decides to test
$16.99 that faith, only to find that the shoemaker’s cheerful optimism cannot be shaken. But the biggest
Hardcover challenge of the poor man’s life is yet to come! Ann Stampler’s retelling of this classic Afghani Jewish
folktale is enriched by Carol Liddiment’s charming and vivid paintings.
32 Pages
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Contributor Bio
Juvenile Fiction / Fairy
Tales & Folklore Ann Redisch Stampler has written several picture books based on Jewish folklore. She loves
JUV012020 children's literature, particularly folktales and humor. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and
children. http://www.annredischstampler.com/
10.8 in H | 8.5 in W Carol Liddiment lives in England, in the Suffolk countryside with her two sons. As a child she spent
much of her time riding horses and adopting wild animals! Now she spends her time illustrating
books for children.

What Am I? Passover

Anne Margaret Lewis, Tom Mills

Summary

For young children, a lift-the-page look at what makes Passover special. From matzah to Elijah's
chair, this is a sure hit for little ones as they guess "What Am I?" and lift the page to find out!

Albert Whitman & Company Contributor Bio
9780807589717
Pub Date: 1/1/12 Anne Margaret Lewis is an award-winning and bestselling author of more than ten children's books.
On Sale Date: 1/1/12 She enjoys working with fun fictional characters and carefully weaving important lessons into her
Ship Date: 12/1/11 stories. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she lives with her husband and four children in
$9.99 northern Michigan.
Lift-the-flap Book Tom Mills has over twenty-five years background in art direction, graphic design, and marketing and
branding. An award-winning cartoon animator and illustrator, Tom has taught college classes in
graphic design and creative thinking, and has been teaching cartoon animation to children for more
than fifteen years. He lives in Traverse City, Michigan with his wife.

24 Pages
Ages 0 to 3, Grades Grade P
Juvenile Fiction / Holidays
& Celebrations
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Uncle Eli's Wedding

Tracy Newman, Sernur Isik

Uncle Eli’s wedding forces Daniel to miss his soccer game so Daniel worries that once Uncle Eli gets
married, his beloved uncle won’t have any time for him. Eli’s fiancée Lilah promises Daniel that he
and Uncle Eli will do something special together that day, but Daniel has his doubts!

Albert Whitman & Company Summary
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Pub Date: 3/1/15 Today is Uncle Eli's wedding and Daniel has to miss his soccer game to go to the wedding. Daniel
Ship Date: 2/1/15 worries that once Uncle Eli gets married, his beloved uncle won't have any time for him. Eli’s fiancée
$16.99 Lilah promises Daniel that he and Uncle Eli will do something special together that day, but Daniel
Hardcover has his doubts!

32 Pages Contributor Bio
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3
Juvenile Fiction / Family Tracy Newman is the author of several children's books, including Shabbat Is Coming. She lives with
JUV013020 her family and two cats in coastal New England.
Sernur Isik is an illustrator living in Istanbul. She loves drawing fairies, princesses, unicorns and
10 in H | 8 in W other dreamlike things. She likes collecting kidrobot designer toys, reading books (especially
biographies), and traveling around the world.

Shabbat Hiccups

Tracy Newman, Ilana Exelby

One family finds a way to get through Shabbat when someone has incurable hiccups.

Albert Whitman & Company Summary
9780807573129
Pub Date: 3/1/16 Jonah loves Shabbat. But this week, as he helps his family set the table for dinner, something
Ship Date: 2/1/16 unexpected happens: he gets the hiccups! His sister, grandma, mom, cousin, and dad all suggest
$16.99 remedies, but no matter what Jonah does—eat sugar, hold his breath, have someone shout, “Boo!”
Hardcover —those hiccups simply won’t go away. Will his uncontrollable hiccups disrupt the festivities?

32 Pages Contributor Bio
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3
Juvenile Fiction / Family Tracy Newman is the author of several children's books, including Uncle Eli's Wedding. Her writing
JUV013000 inspiration comes from her daily adventures raising her children. She lives with her family and two
cats in coastal New England.
10 in H | 8 in W Working primarily in gouache, Ilana Exelby's illustrations are fun and bright with quirky characters
and scenarios that people of all ages can relate to. Ilana has a degree in illustration from the
University of Lincoln and is from the UK.

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Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too) at Camp!

Leslie Kimmelman, William Owl

Sam and Charlie spend a week at summer camp for the very first time and learn some valuable
lessons about nature and friendship.

Albert Whitman & Company Summary
9780807572177
Pub Date: 3/1/15 Best friends Sam and Charlie are headed to sleepaway camp for the first time! Each day brings
Ship Date: 2/1/15 something new—from swimming and nature hikes to camp songs and FOAM day! At camp, Sam and
$13.99 Charlie learn the importance of shomrei adamah, taking care of the earth, and taking care of
Hardcover friendships, new and old.

48 Pages Contributor Bio
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3
Juvenile Fiction / Social Leslie Kimmelman is the author of numerous picture books including The Three Bully Goats and
Themes Round the Turkey. Her books have received many awards, including several Sydney Taylor Notable
JUV039060 Books. She lives with her family in New York.
William Owl is an artist, filmmaker, and illustrator. He lives in England.
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Purim Chicken

Margery Cuyler, Puy Pinillos

Cluck the hen must be brave like Queen Esther and find Quack the duck when she goes missing
near the fox's den. After displaying such bravery, Cluck gets to play Queen Esther in the play telling
the story of Purim.

Albert Whitman & Company Summary
9780807533819
Pub Date: 1/1/17 It’s Purim and the animals on the farm are planning their celebration! They decide to sing songs,
Ship Date: 12/1/16 wear costumes, and put on a play about Queen Esther. It’s fun until Quack the duck, the star of their
$16.99 show, goes missing! Cluck the hen must be brave like Queen Esther and go in search of Quack near
Hardcover the fox’s den. But when Cluck finds Quack, the duck's feathers are ruffled from her time with the
fox. She can't perform! Will Cluck have enough courage to play Queen Esther and save the show?
32 Pages
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Contributor Bio
Juvenile Fiction / Holidays
& Celebrations Margery Cuyler has worked in publishing for more than twenty years and is the author of many
JUV017090 books for children, including Skeleton for Dinner. She lives in New Jersey with her family.
Puy Pinillos is from Spain and started her career as an editorial photographer. After winning the
10 in H | 8 in W Young Artist Award in her hometown, she moved to London to extend her art studies.

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Not This Turkey!

Jessica Steinberg, Amanda Pike

Mel’s Jewish immigrant family makes new holiday traditions after his father wins a Thanksgiving
raffle and brings home an enormous live turkey home on the New York subway.

Albert Whitman & Company Summary
9780807579084
Pub Date: 10/1/16 Although Mel and his family have lived in America for several years, they have never celebrated
Ship Date: 9/1/16 Thanksgiving, just the Jewish holidays. But this year, after Papa wins a live turkey at work and brings
$16.99 it home on the subway, Mama invites all their relatives to their Brooklyn tenement for dinner. There’s
Hardcover just one thing—Mel has a soft spot for the turkey!

32 Pages Contributor Bio
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3
Juvenile Fiction / Holidays Jessica Steinberg has written for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and
& Celebrations Women's Wear Daily. She is currently the culture editor at the Times of Israel. Not This Turkey! is
JUV017060 based on the real-life experiences of a family she knows. Jessica lives in Israel.
Amanda Pike has recently completed a master's in children's book illustration at Anglia Ruskin
8.5 in H | 10.8 in W University in Cambridge. Large mugs of very hot tea and windy-day walks are among her favorite
things. Amanda lives in England.

Mira in the Present Tense

Sita Brahmachari

A month in the journal of twelve-year-old Londoner Mira as she deals with her grandmother's
terminal illness and develops a relationship with a classmate with a war-torn past.

Albert Whitman & Company Summary
9780807551516
Pub Date: 5/1/15 Twelve-year-old Mira comes from a chaotic, artistic, and outspoken family in which it’s not always
Ship Date: 4/1/15 easy to be heard. As her beloved Nana Josie's health declines, Mira begins to discover the secrets of
$9.99 those around her and also starts to keep some of her own. An incredibly insightful, honest novel
Trade Paperback exploring the delicate balance of life and death, but keeps the celebration of friendship, culture, and
life at its heart.
288 Pages
Ages 9 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Contributor Bio
Juvenile Fiction / Social
Themes Sita Brahmachari was born in England to an Indian doctor form Kolkata and an English nurse from
JUV039030 the Lake District. She lives and works in North London with her husband, three children, and a
temperamental cat. This is her first novel.
8 in H | 5.5 in W
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Mira in the Present Tense

Sita Brahmachari

Albert Whitman & Company Summary
9780807551493
Pub Date: 9/1/13 Twelve-year-old Mira comes from a chaotic, artistic, and outspoken family in which it’s not always
Ship Date: 8/1/13 easy to be heard. As her beloved Nana Josie's health declines, Mira begins to discover the secrets of
$16.99 those around her and also starts to keep some of her own. She is drawn to mysterious Jide, a boy
Hardcover who is clearly hiding a troubled past. As Mira is experiencing grief for the first time, she is also
discovering the wondrous and often mystical world around her. An incredibly insightful, honest novel
288 Pages exploring the delicate balance—and often injustice—of life and death. But at its heart, it's a
Ages 9 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 celebration of friendship, culture—and life.
Juvenile Fiction / Social
Themes Contributor Bio
JUV039030
Sita Brahmachari was born in England to an Indian doctor form Kolkata and an English nurse from
8 in H | 5.5 in W the Lake District. She lives and works in North London with her husband, three children, and a
temperamental cat. This is her first novel. Her website is www.sitabrahmachari.com.

Is It Sukkot Yet?

Chris Barash, Alessandra Psacharopulo

The first sights of fall arrive and that means Sukkot is almost here.

Albert Whitman & Company Summary
9780807533888
Pub Date: 8/1/16 The first sights of fall arrive—pumpkins, gourds, and colorful leaves—and that means that Sukkot is
Ship Date: 7/1/16 almost here. Sukkot is the Jewish holiday celebrating the fall harvest and commemorating the time
$16.99 when the children of Israel spent forty years wandering the desert and living in temporary shelters
Hardcover (rebuilt as a sukkah during Sukkot). Soft illustrations and thoughtful gentle text pair for a charming
invitation for children to celebrate the joyful holiday.
32 Pages
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Contributor Bio
Juvenile Fiction / Religious
JUV033020 Chris Barash is an elementary school teacher and lives in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts,
where she always looks forward to celebrating Sukkot with friends and family.
10 in H | 8 in W Alessandra Psacharopulo lives and works in Italy. She studied fine arts and illustration at Mimaster.

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Is It Purim Yet?

Chris Barash, Alessandra Psacharopulo

It's time to fill the hamantashen, swing the loud groggers, and dress up in costume to celebrate the
cheerful holiday of Purim! Join a family as they celebrate the bravery of Queen Esther and the joy of
being together.

Albert Whitman & Company Summary
9780807533918
Pub Date: 1/1/17 It’s nearly spring, which means it’s time to celebrate the cheerful Jewish holiday of Purim. Purim
Ship Date: 12/1/16 recounts the time when Esther, Queen of Persia, saved the Jews from the evil Haman, who wanted to
$16.99 execute the Jewish people. It’s a time to dress up in costumes, fill the hamantashen, swing the
Hardcover noisemakers, and read the Megillah scroll. Join a family as they celebrate the bravery of Queen
Esther and the joy of being together.
32 Pages
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Contributor Bio
Juvenile Fiction / Holidays
& Celebrations Chris Barash is an elementary school teacher and lives in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts,
JUV017090 where she always looks forward to celebrating Purim with friends and family.
Alessandra Psacharopulo lives and works in Italy. She studied fine arts and illustration at Mimaster.
10 in H | 8 in W

Is It Passover Yet?

Chris Barash, Alessandra Psacharopulo

Is It Passover Yet? looks in on the home of a family with two young children as the springtime
holiday of Passover approaches. Everyone becomes involved in the preparations that culminate as
friends and family arrive for the traditional seder that ushers in the holiday.

Albert Whitman & Company Summary
9780807563304
Pub Date: 3/1/15 It’s time to clean the house, set out our best dishes, and fill our homes with food and family to
Ship Date: 2/1/15 celebrate the joyous holiday of Passover! In this sweet story, join one family as they gather with
$16.99 loved ones to share the joy of togetherness and freedom that Passover brings.
Hardcover
Contributor Bio
32 Pages
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Chris Barash is an elementary school teacher. She lives in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts,
Juvenile Fiction / Holidays where she always looks forward to celebrating Passover with friends and family. This is her first book.
& Celebrations Alessandra Psacharopulo lives and works in Milan. She studied fine arts and illustration at Mimaster,
JUV017120 where she learned painting and using color.

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Is It Hanukkah Yet?

Chris Barash, Alessandra Psacharopulo

A family gathers and prepares to celebrate Hanukkah.

Albert Whitman & Company Summary
9780807533840
Pub Date: 10/1/15 From snow on the ground to making applesauce and latkes to lighting the menorah, this sweet,
Ship Date: 9/1/15 lyrical story shows the seasonal and traditional ways we know Hanukkah is on its way.
$16.99
Hardcover Contributor Bio

32 Pages Chris Barash is the author of Is It Passover Yet? She is an elementary school teacher and lives in the
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Berkshires of western Massachusetts, where she always looks forward to lighting the candles of
Juvenile Fiction / Holidays Hanukkah with friends and family.
& Celebrations Alessandra Psacharopulo lives and works in Milan. She studied fine arts and illustration at Mimaster,
JUV017110 where she learned painting and using color.

10 in H | 8 in W

Happy Birthday, Tree!

A Tu B'Shevat Story
Madelyn Rosenberg, Jana Christy

Summary

Tu B'Shevat is a Jewish holiday known as "New Year for Trees" or "Birthday of the Trees," a day that
celebrates trees and taking care of our environment. In this story, which takes place on Tu B'Shevat,
a little girl named Joni presents her favorite climbing tree with a special birthday gift.

Albert Whitman & Company Contributor Bio
9780807531518
Pub Date: 9/1/12 Madelyn Rosenberg has written for The Roanoke Times and American Journalism Review. Happy
On Sale Date: 8/1/12 Birthday, Tree! is her first picture book. She lives in Arlington, Virginia.
Ship Date: 8/1/12 Jana Christy is the illustrator of numerous books for children, including The Ocean Story and How to
$15.99 Hug. She lives in North Adams, Massachusetts, with her husband and two sons.
Hardcover

24 Pages
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3
Juvenile Fiction / Religious
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The Eighth Menorah

Lauren L. Wohl, Laura Hughes

Summary

Hanukkah is a few weeks away, and Sam can't wait to celebrate with his family, especially his
grandma. At Sunday school, everyone in his class is busy making clay menorahs to give as
Hanukkah gifts! Sam likes how his menorah is turning out, but he’s worried—his family already has
seven menorahs! Will they want another one? His teacher reassures him that his parents will love it,
but Sam is determined to solve this problem on his own and find the perfect home for his menorah.

Albert Whitman & Company Sam’s dilemma in this sweet and simple Hanukkah story is one that rings true for kids and their
9780807518922 families.
Pub Date: 9/1/13
Ship Date: 8/1/13 Contributor Bio
$16.99
Hardcover Lauren L. Wohl has loved children's books all her life: first as a child reader; then as a school
librarian, a publisher, a mom, a reviewer, and now as a grandmother. She is the author of Matzoh
32 Pages Mouse. A native New Yorker, she lives with her husband in South Beach, Florida, and in Lenox,
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 Massachusetts.
Juvenile Fiction / Holidays Laura Hughes is the illustrator of Rabbit on the Run and studied illustration at Kingston University in
& Celebrations London. She lives in East London, England.
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The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes

Linda Glaser, Nancy Cote

Summary

It's the last night of Hanukkah, and more relatives are coming than originally planned. Rachel
decides to borrow potatoes from Mrs. Greenberg. She asks Mrs. Greenberg, who is all alone, to come
for Hanukkah. But Mrs. Greenberg is very stubborn!

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9780807508428
Pub Date: 9/1/97
On Sale Date: 9/1/97
$6.99
Paperback Picture Book
32 Pages
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3
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ARCTURUS PUBLISHING LIMITED

Origami

Create a Range of Stunning Projects, Step by Step
Belinda Webster

Arcturus Publishing Limited Summary
9781784048006
Pub Date: 10/1/15 This exciting new kit shows you how to create a range of stunning projects step-by-step. It comprises
$16.95 a 64-page book which includes a wide range of graded projects, from traditional Japanese origami
Hardcover subjects such as birds and flowers to modern decorations and gift boxes. Each project is described in
full through concise instructions accompanying clear and attractive photographic step by steps
64 Pages detailing each stage of the folding process. Also included are 100 sheets of beautiful origami paper
Crafts & Hobbies / Origami in four stunning designs. Origami is the perfect introduction to a rewarding and enjoyable pastime
CRA023000 that will give you a range of beautiful sculptures you will be proud of.

9.3 in H | 10.8 in W | 1.5 in Contributor Bio
T | 1 lb Wt
Belinda Webster specializes in designing nonfiction books, magazines, and educational materials for
young people, including the best-selling Origami and Fashion Origami titles.

Origami

A Step-by-Step Introduction to the Art of Paper Folding
Trevor Cook, Sally Henry

This bright and colorful title is the ideal activity book for creative kids aged 8 and up. The
step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and each project ends with a photograph of the finished
piece so the reader can see clearly what it should look like.

Arcturus Publishing Limited Summary
9781848586505
Pub Date: 10/15/12 This bright and colorful title is the ideal activity book for creative kids ages 8 and up. The
$12.95 step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and each project ends with a photograph of the finished
Paperback piece so the reader can see clearly what it should look like. Funky sheets of colored paper are
included with the book, so readers need waste no time getting started on their new hobby. Kids will
96 Pages feel a sense of pride in the new skills they learn with the help of this unique guide.
Ages 08 And Up, Grades 03
And Up Contributor Bio
Juvenile Nonfiction / Art
JNF006000 Trevor Cook is a talented and experienced author, who specializes in fun art, craft, and science
projects for children. His other Arcturus titles include Make Your Own Art, Cool Stuff to Do, and Awesome
11 in H | 8.5 in W | 1 lb Wt Experiments.

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ARCTURUS PUBLISHING LIMITED

Animal Origami

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a WHole World of Paper Models!
Belinda Webster, Joe Fullman

Arcturus Publishing Limited Summary
9781784282127
Pub Date: 10/15/16 Discover how to turn a simple square of paper into something really wild with this step-by-step guide
$12.95 to making incredible origami animals. Perfect for animal-lovers aged 6 and above.
Paperback
Contributor Bio
96 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction / Art Belinda Webster has designed many books, magazines and educational materials for young people.
JNF006000 She specialises in paper craft, especially origami. Joe Fullman is a non-fiction author with more than
a 60 titles to his name on subjects ranging from geography, history, and science to music, cooking,
11 in H | 8.5 in W | 1 in T and travel guides

Origami

Belinda Webster

Summary

With simple, step-by-step instructions, a range of fun projects to complete, and more than 400
sheets of beautiful, high-quality Origami paper, this is the ultimate paper-folding companion for
readers ages 8 and above.

Arcturus Publishing Limited Contributor Bio
9781784282318
Pub Date: 10/15/16 Belinda Webster specializes in designing non-fiction books, magazines, and educational materials
$12.95 for young people, including the best-selling Origami and Fashion Origami titles.
Paperback

912 Pages
Crafts & Hobbies / Origami
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Amazing Origami

A Step-by-Step Gudie to Making Wonderful Paper Models
Lisa Miles

Arcturus Publishing Limited Summary
9781782122920
Pub Date: 11/1/13 A fantastic guide to paper craft, this is a fun and enjoyable activity book that teaches children a new
$16.95 skill they can be proud of. The clear step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and the photographs
Paperback showing the process and the finished product give children a clear idea of what they are working
toward. Includes rainbow origami paper so readers can get stuck in straight away.
96 Pages
Ages 08 to 12, Grades 03 to Contributor Bio
07
Juvenile Nonfiction / Art Lisa Miles began her career in children's books working for, educational publisher, Hodder &
JNF006070 Stoughton. She then worked for Usborne Publishing for nearly ten years, where she wrote and edited
a huge variety of nonfiction and preschool books. Since then she has continued to write and edit
11 in H | 8.5 in W | 1 lb Wt books and magazines for both major publishers and corporate clients.

Action Origami

Joe Fullman, Belinda Webster

Arcturus Publishing Limited Summary
9781785990991
Pub Date: 3/15/16 The easy-to-understand instructions are accompanied by a series of clear photographs, which are
$14.95 helpfully annotated with arrows and guidelines. Perfect for kids with a passion for paper-folding! It
Paperback teaches the basic folds that underpin many of the projects. Due to this book being illustrated by
photographs, rather than diagrams, the projects are much easier to follow than those found in many
96 Pages origami books. The kid-friendly origami projects have models which really move—including a jumping
Crafts & Hobbies / Origami horse, talking frog and flapping bird. Other projects include games and models which float on water!
CRA023000 This book comes with 24 pages of colorful, high-quality origami paper.

11 in H | 8.5 in W Contributor Bio

Joe Fullman is a non-fiction author with more than a 60 titles to his name on subjects ranging from
geography, history, and science to music, cooking, and travel guides.

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PURPOSEFUL GOODS, LLC

Let’s be friends!

Christine Burger

Purposeful Goods, LLC Summary
9780996383639
Pub Date: 2/7/17 Let's be friends! teaches young children how to make friends and how to be a good friend. Prosocial
$12.95 friendship skills help children keep friends by being kind, sharing and including others in their
Hardcover friendship circles. Boodles' motto, "I will wipe away your tears, chase away your fears and be there
with good cheer."-a friend to all. Teachable moments, tender explanations and embracing "the why,"
27 Pages makes Boodles a parent's buddy too!
Juvenile Fiction / Social
Themes Contributor Bio
JUV039060
How Boodles Came to Be! Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted, more than anything,
8.5 in H | 8.5 in W | 1 in T to grow up to be a Mommy. She loved babies! Being a Mom was truly her life ambition. She grew up,
went to college, met and married her husband; it was finally time to be a Mommy! Nine years had
gone by and this young lady was afraid that her dream of being a Mom may never come true. Her
heart hurt because she had lost several pregnancies, but they tried again. Finally, a beautiful,
healthy baby boy was born. Her heart had never known such complete and utter joy. Her dreams had
come true. She would spend hours just looking at him. She couldn't believe he was her baby. She
wanted to be the very best mommy ever. She imagined his future and who he would grow up to be.
She wanted him to be kind and caring, thinking of others before himself. She wanted to pave the
way for his dreams. Being a Mom was even more wonderful than she imagined. It was a very big job
and sometimes it was a very hard job. Having mommy-friends made everything a little bit easier and
a lot more fun. She cherished her mum-...

Being Adopted is Super-Duper Special!

Christine Burger

Summary

Being Adopted is Super-Duper Special! lovingly explains what "being adopted" means and why
having a forever-family is so wonderful. Recipient of the Mom's Choice Award—Honoring
Excellence.Talking Points:Defines birth-mommy and forever-family.

Purposeful Goods, LLC Creates a forum to discuss how, when and why a child was adopted.
9780996383615 A story built on a foundation of unconditional love and acceptance.
Pub Date: 6/1/16
$12.95 Being Adopted is Super-Duper Special! lovingly explains what "being adopted" means and why having a
Hardcover Picture Book forever-family is so wonderful. Recipient of the Mom's Choice Award—Honoring Excellence.

26 Pages Talking Points:
Juvenile Nonfiction / Family
JNF019010 1. Defines birth-mommy and forever-family.
Series: Your Buddy Boodles 2. Creates a forum to discuss how, when and why a child was adopted.
3. A story built on a foundation of unconditional love and acceptance.
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Contributor Bio

Because "everybody needs a buddy sometimes," Christine Burger created Your Buddy Boodles.
Boodles' motto, "I will wipe away your tears, chase away your fears and be there with good cheer."
Teachable moments, tender explanations and embracing "the why" makes Boodles a parent’s buddy
too. Founder of popular children’s skincare brand Noodle & Boo, Christine has embraced her roles as
a mom and entrepreneur by continuing to find ways to use her personal experiences to create
products for parents who also want the very best for their children. She truly believes, "There is
nothing more wonderful or more important than caring for and loving a child." Boodles would agree.

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STAFFORD HOUSE

The ABCs of Yoga for Kids Around the World

Teresa Anne Power, Kathleen Rietz

Stafford House Summary
9780982258781
Pub Date: 4/7/17 The ABCs of Yoga for Kids around the World takes you and your child on a fun-filled tour of 29
$22.95 countries. This beautiful illustrated book uses the alphabet, charming rhymes, and kid-friendly facts
Hardcover to introduce children to yoga while teaching them more about different areas of the world (including
how to say "hello" in the language of each country). A follow-up to the international, bestselling The
32 Pages ABCs of Yoga for Kids, this book also features simple yoga poses that are suitable for children (and
Juvenile Nonfiction / Health adults) of all ages and athletic abilities. Written in honor of International Kids Yoga Day, The ABCs of
& Daily Living Yoga for Kids around the World celebrates both our diversity and oneness at the same time. Early
JNF024040 yoga practitioners (and their parents, caregivers or teachers) will delight in learning new yoga poses,
new letters, and fun facts about this wonderful world in which we live.
11 in H | 8 in W | 1 in T
Contributor Bio

Teresa Anne Power is an internationally recognized children's yoga expert and best-selling author of
the award-winning book The ABCs of Yoga for Kids, which has been translated into Spanish, French,
Italian and Danish. Her 10+ years of teaching children yoga in schools, yoga studios, and local
organizations has helped thousands of kids develop a healthy attitude towards their body. She has
also spoken at numerous libraries, schools, yoga studios, and school conferences, volunteers her
yoga expertise, and has worked with SOS Mentor, Children's Bureau, Choose Health LA, Let's Move
West LA, Pathways, Connections for Children, and the Neighborhood Youth Association. Teresa has
appeared on local and national TV and radio talking about the health benefit of yoga for kids, and is
a keynote speaker. In addition, she is the founder of Kids' Yoga Day, an international event to raise
global awareness of the benefits of yoga for kids. Kathleen Rietz has loved art from the time she
was a little girl, and has painted and drawn throughout her entire life. She now enjoys illustrating
books for child...

Stafford House The ABCs of Yoga for Kids
9780982258774
Pub Date: 4/8/16 A Guide for Parents and Teachers
$9.95 Kathleen Rietz, Teresa Anne Power
Paperback
Summary
60 Pages
Health & Fitness / Yoga The ABCs of Yoga for Kids: A Guide for Parents and Teachers is a companion to The ABCs of Yoga
HEA025000 for Kids, a 32-page, award-winning bestselling picture book that uses the alphabet, rhyming
vignettes and colorful illustrations to introduce children to yoga in a kid-friendly way. This guidebook
9 in H | 6 in W supports parents and teachers who wish to learn more about yoga for kids, including how to
implement yoga into the daily lives of children. Readers will gain insight into what yoga is, how it can
contribute to a child’s active lifestyle and how to use yoga to alleviate many childhood challenges.
This easy-to-use handbook offers basic guidelines for teaching yoga to kids and a sample children’s
yoga routine. The increased body awareness afforded by yoga helps kids make better choices for
keeping themselves healthy, both physically and mentally.Bonus CD included with the book,
featuring 3 new children's yoga songs by Teresa Anne Power.

Contributor Bio

TERESA ANNE POWER is an internationally recognized expert on children’s yoga and the author of the
bestselling award-winning book The ABCs of Yoga for Kids, which has sold over 250,000 copies.
Teresa has taught yoga to thousands of children and has spoken at numerous libraries, schools,
bookstores, yoga studios and school conferences across the U.S. She has been featured in many
newspapers and magazines, including USA Today Magazine. She also teaches Children’s Yoga
Training Workshops and volunteers her yoga expertise at Let’s Move LA, Children’s Bureau,
Connections for Children, Pathways and The Neighborhood Youth Association. Teresa has appeared
on local and national TV talking about the health benefits of yoga for kids, including a Fox News
affiliate and Good Morning Arizona. She also writes articles about children’s health and fitness on
Examiner.com. For more information, please visit Teresa’s website at www.abcyogaforkids.com.

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STAFFORD HOUSE

The ABCs of Yoga for Kids

Teresa Power, Kathleen Rietz

Stafford House Summary
9780982258705
Pub Date: 9/16/09 The ABCs of Yoga for Kids uses the alphabet, rhyming vignettes, and colorful illustrations to
$19.95 introduce children to yoga in a kid-friendly way. Each of the 56 different poses featured in the book
Hardcover delightfully promote flexibility, strength, and coordination while encouraging children to incorporate
healthy activity into their daily lives. Yoga is a noncompetitive form of exercise, suitable for children
(and adults) of all ages and athletic abilities. Any activity for young children is important because the
nation, including our youth, is under siege by obesity, stress, and diseases like diabetes, which stem
from poor diet and lack of exercise. Yoga for young kids will create good habits and a foundation for
well-being. Children have a lot of fun learning new positions, new letters, and new ideas. This book
will delight and bring joy to the early yoga practitioner.

32 Pages Contributor Bio
Juvenile Nonfiction / Health
& Daily Living Teresa Anne Power has been practicing yoga for 30 years. For the past 10 years she has taught yoga
JNF024040 to young children, both in school and local organizations, helping thousands of kids develop a
healthy attitude towards their body. Teresa is a member of The Society of Children’s Book Writers
10.5 in H | 10.5 in W | 1 lb and Illustrators and The Independent Book Publishers Association. She has published yoga articles
Wt in Yogi Times Magazine, The Palisadian Post, and Violet Magazine, and currently writes for
E x a m i n e r. c o m .
Contributor Images

Author Photo - 1

Cassandra and The Night Sky

Amy Jackson, Donna Paredes

Bright Sky Press Summary
9781942945406
Pub Date: 3/1/17 Throughout time, the many cultures of the world have all pondered the multitude of stars that make
$18.95 up the constellations and explain the heavens in the night sky. Cassandra and the Night Sky tells
Hardcover the story of a nine-year-old princess, a royal tea party and the magic and mythology that lends its
voice to the explanation of the legends of the starry night sky.
32 Pages
Juvenile Fiction / Legends, Contributor Bio
Myths, Fables
JUV022020 Amy is the founder and director of Starry Sky Austin. Growing up in Houston with NASA in her
backyard, Her lifelong dream was to become an astronaut. After graduating from UH with a Bachelors
8 in H | 9.5 in W | 1 in T of Physics she attended Rice University and graduated with a Master of Science in Teaching. Amay
has taught at the Houston Museum of Natural Science and in private and public school. A mother of
3, she has spent the past 8 years following her passion by inspiring Austin and the surrounding
communities with hands-on astronomy classes through Starry Sky Austin. Most recently, she traveled
to Guatemala to do astronomy outreach with kids and families from coffee Finca La Merced. Amy is
currently employed as an astronomy educator at Travis County Milton Reimers Ranch Observatory.
Though never formally trained as an artist, Donna enjoyed her artistic talent from an early age.
Donna has as explored drawing, painting, charcoal sketching, and now colored pencils-she loves
them all! A licensed R.N., and Amy's mother, Donna lives in Houston, Texas.

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RINDLE BOOKS

The Baboon and the Tortoise

A Fable from Around the World
Ronan Keane

Rindle Books Summary
9781942214106
Pub Date: 7/15/15 Thabo Tortoise and Bosede Baboon are best friends, but sometimes they play tricks on each other.
$6.99 In this popular tale from Africa, the pair realize that being mean is not so fun in the end. Embark on
Hardcover a round-the-world trip through this collection of fables from lands near and far. The Fables from
Around the World books combine simple language and engaging stories bring timeless principles to
32 Pages life. Each story concludes with a moral to make it easy to apply the lessons.
Juvenile Fiction / Legends,
Myths, Fables Contributor Bio
JUV022000
Series: Fables from around Ronan Keane is a Canadian author with over 10 years' experience in the world of publishing for
the world children, during which time he has worked and collaborated with other authors on a variety of
mediums-magazines, anthologies, novels, and short stories. He has lived and worked on five
7.4 in H | 7.4 in W | 1 in T continents (so far!), and the Fables from Around the World series is inspired by his desire to share
some of that passion for travel, discovery, and new cultures with young readers. He currently lives in
Calgary, Canada, with his wife and two preschool-aged children.

Beware the Bees

A Fable from Around the World
Ronan Keane

Rindle Books Summary
9781942214113
Pub Date: 7/15/15 Florita Fawn loves to run and play with friends in the South American plains, but she doesn't always
$6.99 listen to her mother. See what happens when she comes across a bee hive and has to make a
Hardcover choice. This fable from South America teaches the importance of following instructions. Embark on a
round-the-world trip through this collection of fables from lands near and far. The Fables from Around
32 Pages the World books combine simple language and engaging stories bring timeless principles to life.
Juvenile Fiction / Legends, Each story concludes with a moral to make it easy to apply the lessons.
Myths, Fables
JUV022000 Contributor Bio
Series: Fables from around
the world Ronan Keane is a Canadian author with over 10 years' experience in the world of publishing for
children, during which time he has worked and collaborated with other authors on a variety of
7.4 in H | 7.4 in W | 1 in T mediums-magazines, anthologies, novels, and short stories. He has lived and worked on five
continents (so far!), and the Fables from Around the World series is inspired by his desire to share
some of that passion for travel, discovery, and new cultures with young readers. He currently lives in
Calgary, Canada, with his wife and two preschool-aged children.

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RINDLE BOOKS

The Milkmaid

A Fable from Around the World
Ronan Keane

Rindle Books Summary
9781942214090
Pub Date: 7/15/15 Suzette is a happy carefree little girl who loves to help out and has a great imagination. One day,
$6.99 her trip to the market is more eventful than she'd expected. This classic tale from Europe teaches
Hardcover the importance of paying attention to what you're doing now while making plans and goals. Embark
on a round-the-world trip through this collection of fables from lands near and far. The Fables from
32 Pages Around the World books combine simple language and engaging stories bring timeless principles to
Juvenile Fiction / Legends, life. Each story concludes with a moral to make it easy to apply the lessons.
Myths, Fables
JUV022000 Contributor Bio
Series: Fables from around
the world Ronan Keane is a Canadian author with over 10 years' experience in the world of publishing for
children, during which time he has worked and collaborated with other authors on a variety of
7.4 in H | 7.4 in W | 1 in T mediums-magazines, anthologies, novels, and short stories. He has lived and worked on five
continents (so far!), and the Fables from Around the World series is inspired by his desire to share
some of that passion for travel, discovery, and new cultures with young readers. He currently lives in
Calgary, Canada, with his wife and two preschool-aged children.

Moti Saves the Day

A Fable from Around the World
Ronan Keane

Rindle Books Summary
9781942214083
Pub Date: 7/15/15 Moti Mouse encounters a herd of elephants and asks them for a favor. Will he be able to repay their
$6.99 kindness? This fable from India shows that size is not the most important thing, and that being little
Hardcover can be a great advantage. Embark on a round-the-world trip through this collection of fables from
lands near and far. The Fables from Around the World books combine simple language and
32 Pages engaging stories bring timeless principles to life. Each story concludes with a moral to make it easy
Juvenile Fiction / Legends, to apply the lessons.
Myths, Fables
JUV022000 Contributor Bio
Series: Fables from around
the world Ronan Keane is a Canadian author with over 10 years' experience in the world of publishing for
children, during which time he has worked and collaborated with other authors on a variety of
7.4 in H | 7.4 in W | 1 in T mediums-magazines, anthologies, novels, and short stories. He has lived and worked on five
continents (so far!), and the Fables from Around the World series is inspired by his desire to share
some of that passion for travel, discovery, and new cultures with young readers. He currently lives in
Calgary, Canada, with his wife and two preschool-aged children.

Children's Titles - January 2017 Page 16

ARBORDALE PUBLISHING

Vivian and the Legend of the Hoodoos

Terry Catasús Jennings, Phyllis Saroff

Arbordale Publishing Summary
9781628559576
Pub Date: 2/10/17 Long ago, the Old Ones were bad. They drank all the water, ate all the pine nuts, and left nothing for
On Sale Date: 2/10/17 the other creatures. Sinawav the coyote punished them by turning them into rocky hoodoos. Now
Ship Date: 2/10/17 when children misbehave, their Paiute elders remind them that they too could be turned into stone
$17.95 columns! Vivian has heard the stories, but this year as she and her grandmother climb the mesa to
Hardcover pick pine nuts, Vivian has something more important on her mind: basketball tryouts. When Vivian
is disrespectful to the trees and the land, her grandmother must remind Vivian of the legend of the
32 Pages hoodoos and how nature has made it possible for her people to live.
Grades K to 3
Juvenile Fiction / People & Contributor Bio
Places
JUV011040 Terry Catasús Jennings has won several prestigious children's book awards, including NSTA-CBC
Outstanding Science Trade Book, NSTA Recommended, and Bank Street's Best Children's Book of the
10 in H | 8.5 in W | 0.3 in T Year. In addition to Vivian and the Legend of the Hoodoos, Terry has written Magnetic Magic, Gopher
| 1 lb Wt to the Rescue, and Sounds of the Savanna for Arbordale. Her middle-grade book, The Women's
Liberation Movement, 1960-1990 was listed in the ALA's Amelia Bloomer Project 2014-2015 List.
Contributor Images Terry has been a contributor for the Smithsonian's Science Education Center books. Her articles have
appeared in The Washington Post, Long Island News Day, and Ranger Rick. Terry is an active
member of The Children's Book Guild of Washington, DC and SCBWI. She and her husband live in
Northern Virginia. Visit her website at www.terrycjennings.com.
Since childhood, Phyllis Saroff has brought together her loves of science and art. In addition to
Vivian and the Legend of the Hoodoos, Tuktuk: Tundra Tale, and Sounds of the Savanna, Phyllis has
illustrated nonfiction books about the natural world such as Teeth and Mary Annin...

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True Princess of Hawai‘i, A

Beth Greenway, Tammy Ye e

Arbordale Publishing Summary
9781628559484
Pub Date: 2/10/17 Nani has always dreamed of being a princess. When a real Hawaiian princess comes to her
On Sale Date: 2/10/17 hometown of Hilo, Nani dresses in her best clothes. But as she watches Princess Luka, who has come
Ship Date: 2/10/17 to save the town from Mauna Loa’s volcanic lava flow, Nani learns that there is more to being a
$17.95 princess than fine clothes. Beth Greenway weaves the importance of kindness and generosity
Hardcover throughout this incredible story, based on the historical events of the 1880-1881 eruption of Mauna
Loa on the Island of Hawai‘i.
32 Pages
Grades K to 3 Contributor Bio
Juvenile Fiction / People &
Places Tammy Yee grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she explored tide pools, swam in streams, and wrote
JUV030080 and illustrated spooky stories. After college, she worked as a pediatric registered nurse. Having
children rekindled her love for picture books, so in 1994 she exchanged her stethoscope for a
10 in H | 8.5 in W | 0.3 in T paintbrush and has been illustrating ever since. Tammy has worked on more than thirty books
| 1 lb Wt including The Tsunami Quilt: Grandfather's Story, Lullaby Moon, and Baby Honu's Incredible Journey.
Tammy lives in Oahu with her family, two rabbits, a chinchilla, a cockatiel, a cat and a burping
Contributor Images bulldog named Roxy. In her spare time, she raises Monarch butterflies and creates paper projects
for her origami website. Visit her website at www.tammyyee.com.
Beth Greenway lived in Hawai?i for many years and raised her three hula-dancing daughters there.
She studied anthropology in college and started writing during her time in Hawai?i. Her books reflect
her love of the islands. Beth is the author of A Lei for Everyday, Waikiki Lullaby, Hawai?i's Foodtrucks
on the Go, The Twelve Days of Hula, and Hawaiian Ocean Lul...

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Paperback - 2/10/2017 $9.95 9781628559491
Spanish paperback - 2/10/2017 $9.95 9781628559507

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ARBORDALE PUBLISHING

Otis the Owl

Mary Holland

Summary

In beautifully detailed photographs, Mary Holland captures the first few months of a baby owl’s life.
The huge eyes and fluffy feathers will steal the hearts of readers as they learn how barred owl
parents ready their young owlets for the big world outside the nest. Follow along as Otis learns to
eat, fights with his sister, and prepares for flight.

Arbordale Publishing Contributor Bio
9781628559392
Pub Date: 2/10/17 Mary Holland is a naturalist, nature photographer, columnist, and award-winning author with a
On Sale Date: 2/10/17 life-long passion for natural history. After graduating from the University of Michigan School of
Ship Date: 2/10/17 Natural Resources, Mary worked as a naturalist at the Museum of the Hudson Highlands in New York
$17.95 state, directed the state-wide Environmental Learning for the Future program for the Vermont
Hardcover Institute of Natural Science, worked as a resource naturalist for the Massachusetts Audubon Society,
and designed and presented her own "Knee-High Nature Programs" for libraries and elementary
32 Pages schools throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. In addition to Animal Legs, Animal Mouths, and
Grades K to 3 Animal Eyes her children's books include Otis the Owl, A Beaver's Busy Year and Ferdinand Fox's First
Juvenile Fiction / Animals Summer (NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books, Moonbeam Bronze award) with Arbordale and
JUV002040 Milkweed Visitors, (Science Books and Films' list for the best books of 2006 in the category
Children's Books under Zoological Sciences). Mary's book Naturally Curious: a Photographic Field
10 in H | 8.5 in W | 0.3 in T Guide and Month-by-Month Journey Through the Fie...
| 1 lb Wt

Contributor Images Other Formats
Paperback - 2/10/2017 $9.95 9781628559408
Spanish Paperback - 2/10/2017 $9.95 9781628559415

Moonlight Crab Count

Dr. Neeti Bathala, Veronica Jones, Jennifer Keats ...

Getting children involved in Citizen Science and getting them outside is an important push these
days

Arbordale Publishing Summary
9781628559309
Pub Date: 2/10/17 Even kids can get involved in science! Ecologist Dr. Neeti Bathala and Jennifer Keats Curtis
On Sale Date: 2/10/17 collaborate to bring us the story of these adventurous citizen scientists. Leena and her mom
Ship Date: 2/10/17 volunteer each summer to count the horseshoe crabs that visit their beach. With their dog Bobie at
$17.95 their sides, the duo spends a night on the shore surveying horseshoe crabs who have come to mate
Hardcover and lay eggs. Readers will learn valuable facts about these ancient animals and how they can get
involved in the effort to conserve horseshoe crabs.
32 Pages
Grades K to 3 Contributor Bio
Juvenile Fiction / Animals
JUV002170 Dr. Neeti Bathala is an Associate Professor of Ecology and Environmental Sciences at the University of
the Arts in Philadelphia. Her research has brought her across the world, studying everything from
10 in H | 8.5 in W | 0.3 in T bottlenose dolphins in Greece to sea turtles in Costa Rica. Neeti's academic efforts involve research
| 1 lb Wt and teaching to make science accessible and enjoyable to all. Moonlight Crab Count is her debut
picture book. Neeti lives in New Jersey and is an avid gardener, creating diverse ecosystems with
Contributor Images native plantings. She spends her summers at the Jersey Shore where she is active in local
conservation efforts of horseshoe crabs and other marine animals.
Award-winning nature author Jennifer Keats Curtis is frequently found among students and teachers,
talking about literacy and conservation. In addition to Moonlight Crab Count, After A While Crocodile:
Alexa's Diary, The Lucky Litter: Wolf Pups Rescued from Wildfire, the Animal Helpers series, Baby
Owl's Rescue, Kali's Story (Children's Choice Book Award 2015), Salamander Season, Primate School,
and Turtles In My Sandbox for Arbordale, some of ...

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ARBORDALE PUBLISHING

Honey Girl

The Hawaiian Monk Seal
Jeanne Walker Harvey, Shennen Bersani

Arbordale Publishing Summary
9781628559217
Pub Date: 2/10/17 Hawaiian locals and visitors always enjoy spotting endangered Hawaiian monk seals, but Honey Girl
On Sale Date: 2/10/17 is an extra special case. She has raised seven pups, and scientists call her “Super Mom.” After
Ship Date: 2/10/17 Honey Girl is injured by a fishhook, she gets very sick. Scientists and veterinarians work to save
$17.95 Honey Girl until she can be released back to her beach. This true story will have readers captivated
Hardcover to learn more about this endangered species.

32 Pages Contributor Bio
Grades K to 3
Juvenile Nonfiction / Jeanne Walker Harvey is the author of several award-winning books, including Astro: The Steller Sea
Animals Lion and My Hands Sing the Blues: Romare Bearden's Childhood Journey. She's been a language
JNF003270 arts teacher and currently gives school tours at a local museum. Jeanne lives near the Golden Gate
Bridge in California and walks by the bay every day looking for sea lions. She writes with her gray
10 in H | 8.5 in W | 0.3 in T tabby cat sitting on the desk next to her. Visit her website at jeanneharvey.com
| 1 lb Wt Shennen Bersani is an award-winning illustrator with 2 million copies of her books cherished and read
by children, parents, and teachers throughout the world. Her art delivers heartfelt emotion, the
Contributor Images wonders of nature and science, and creates a unique joy for learning. Some of Shennen's other
illustrated works include A Case of Sense, Animal Partners; Sea Slime: Itâ's Eeuwy, Gooey and Under
the Sea; Shark Baby; Home in the Cave; Astro: The Steller Sea Lion; The Glaciers are Melting!, and
Once Upon an Elephant, for Arbordale. She is also the author and illustrator of Achoo! Why Pollen
Counts. Shennen lives near Boston. Visi...

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Bat Count

A Citizen Science Story
Anna Forrester, Susan Detwiler

Getting children involved in Citizen Science and getting them outside is an important push these
days

Arbordale Publishing Summary
9781628558944
Pub Date: 2/10/17 Jojo is prepping for an exciting night; it’s time for the bat count! Bats have always been a welcome
On Sale Date: 2/10/17 presence during the summers in the family barn. But over the years, the numbers have dwindled as
Ship Date: 2/10/17 many bats in the area caught white-nose syndrome. Jojo and her family count the bats and send the
$17.95 numbers to scientists who study bats, to see if the bat population can recover. On a summer
Hardcover evening, the family quietly makes their way to the lawn to watch the sky and count the visitors to
their farm.
32 Pages
Grades K to 3 Contributor Bio
Juvenile Fiction / Animals
JUV002360 Anna Forrester is an amateur naturalist who finds inspiration for her writing in the quirks and
curiosities she encounters in the natural world. When she isn't writing or reading or messing around
10 in H | 8.5 in W | 0.3 in T outdoors, she creates gardens and other green play spaces for city kids. Bat Count: A Citizen
| 1 lb Wt Science Story is Anna's debut picture book, and was inspired by counts she does with family and
friends every summer at a farm in Pennsylvania. She loves biking, paddling, and making
Contributor Images things—from soups to bug hotels to giant paper snowflakes. Visit Anna's website at
annaforrester.com.
Susan Detwiler is the illustrator of several books for children including the award-winning books On
the Move (NSTA-CBC Outstanding Trade Book); Big Cat, Little Kitty (Mom's Choice Awards Gold);
Pandas' Earthquake Escape (Mom's Choice Awards Gold); and One Wolf Howls (Silver Nautilus Book
Award) for Arbordale. She is the author/illustrator of Fine Life For A Country Mouse. Susan is a
member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. Books have always been a source of
joy in her life, and as a child she pa...

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