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Illustration from Happy Belly, Happy Smile. See page 6.
 A sweet and spooky lift-the-flap

PICTURE BOOK
September
treat for Halloween! Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–5 • PreK–K
16 pages • 8 1⁄4 x 8 1⁄4
Ctn qty: 32
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Novelty

$9.99 Paper-over-board/
$13.00 CAN
978-0-15-206480-8

Whooo’s That?
A Lift-the-Flap Pumpkin Fun Book
Kay Winters Illustrated by Jeannie Winston

This interactive lift-the-flap book is part hide-and-seek, part peek-a-boo, and all
Halloween! So guess whooo’s hiding behind the pumpkin? Ten jack-o’-lantern flaps
reveal a host of Halloween creatures, including a mischievous cat, bebopping
skeletons, a friendly Frankenstein, and a group of children in costume. Are you
ready to trick-or-treat, too? Then lift one more flap for a sweet surprise.

Kay Winters was a teacher and college instructor before becoming a children’s book
author. She cowrote the award-winning Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books, illustrated by
Nancy Carpenter. Ms. Winters lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Visit her website at
www.kaywinters.com.

Jeannie Winston was a textile illustrator and designer of infant bedding before she began
illustrating children’s books, including Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes and Trick or Treat!,
both written by Teresa Imperato. Ms. Winston lives in Santa Monica, California. You can
visit her website at www.jeanniewinston.com.

Harcourt Children’s Books • Fall 2009 3

 Little Blue Truck is back on the road
PICTURE BOOK

October
Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–7 • PreK–2
40 pages • 10 x 8
Ctn qty: 46
US, C, I, O
B/T/A/P/M: Text: HMH
Art: Sheldon Fogelman
S: HMH
Picture book

$16.00 Rnf./$21.95 CAN

978-0-15-206389-4

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Little Blue Truck Leads the Way

Alice Schertle Illustrated by Jill McElmurry

Zooom! Wooeeee . . . ! “Make way!” The big city sure is a speedy, noisy place for a
country truck like Blue. Everywhere Blue looks, he sees buses, police cars, taxis,
vans, a street sweeper, and even the mayor’s limousine. With everyone pushing to
be first, soon there’s a giant traffic jam! But even a wrangle-tangle is no match for
Little Blue Truck, who comes to the rescue in true Blue style.
Brimming with bright colors, sounds, and city energy, this new adventure makes
working together and taking turns more fun than ever.

Alice Schertle is an award-winning poet who has written many

well-loved books for children. She lives in Plainfield,
Massachusetts.

Jill McElmurry is the illustrator of many popular

picture books, some of which she also wrote. She
lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can visit her
website at www.jillmcelmurry.com.

4 Harcourt Children’s Books • Fall 2009

to clear up traffic in the big city!
Don’t miss Blue’s first adventure!
Meet Blue, the little country truck, as he
finds his way out of a jam with a little help
from his friends.

Praise for Little Blue Truck:

A Junior Library Guild Premier selection

Little Blue Truck ★ “Schertle’s rhyming stanzas are succinct, and she gives
by Alice Schertle
Illustrated by Jill McElmurry
readers plenty of opportunities to chime in with animal and
978-0-15-205661-2 $16.00 CL vehicle noises . . . McElmurry’s gouaches recall the heyday
978-0-547-24828-8 $6.99 BB of Golden Books in their combination of vividness,
For the brand-new board book edition of naiveté and sweetness.”
Little Blue Truck see page 43. —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Along with being a natural for storytime,

Now this upbeat tale may spark a discussion
available about friendships and helping one another.”
as a board —Booklist
book!
“Sure to become a storytime favorite.”
—Kirkus Reviews

Also by Alice Schertle:

Button Up! Very Hairy Bear

Illustrated by Petra Mathers Illustrated by Matt Phelan
978-0-15-205050-4 $16.00 Rnf. 978-0-15-216568-0 $16.00 CL

Harcourt Children’s Books • Fall 2009 5

 A colorful and delicious journey through
PICTURE BOOK
September
Full-color illustrations a Chinese restaurant.
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
32 pages • 9 x 9
Ctn qty: 44
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Picture book

$16.00 Rnf./$21.95 CAN

978-0-15-206546-1

Happy Belly, Happy Smile

Rachel Isadora

Every Friday Louie sees the hustle and bustle behind the scenes at his grandpa’s
Chinese restaurant. The chef’s hands fly as he chops vegetables, the delivery boy
zips in for a pickup, and the waiters holler out order after order. Then it’s time to
eat. Grandpa offers Louie a whole fish and crabs. “No, thank you, Grandpa!” But the
dumplings, egg rolls, and chow mein sure look good. No trip to the Chinese
restaurant is complete without a fortune cookie: “Happy food, happy belly, happy
Also by Rachel Isadora:
smile.”
Caldecott Honor–winner Rachel Isadora brings a dynamic restaurant to life with
beautiful cut-paper collages reminiscent of Eric Carle and Ezra Jack Keats.

Rachel Isadora, a former ballet dancer, has illustrated many books, including Yo, Jo!,
Uh-oh!, and the Caldecott Honor book Ben’s Trumpet, which was also a Boston Globe–Horn
Uh-oh! Book Honor book. She lives in New York City.
978-0-15-205765-7 $16.00 CL
Yo, Jo!
978-0-15-205783-1 $16.00 CL

6 Harcourt Children’s Books • Fall 2009

 A Mexican-flavored fiesta of language,

PICTURE BOOK
September
storytelling, and the love of a grandparent. Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
32 pages • 8 1⁄2 x 11
Ctn qty: 38
US, C, O
B/T/S: Text: HMH
Art: Charlotte Sheedy
A/P/M: Text: Writers House
Picture book

$16.00 Rnf./$21.95 CAN

978-0-15-216330-3

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My Abuelita
Tony Johnston Illustrated by Yuyi Morales

Abuelita’s hair is the color of salt. Her face is as crinkled as a dried chile. She
booms out words as wild as blossoms blooming. She stuffs her carcacha—her
jalopy—with all the things she needs: a plumed snake, a castle, a skeleton, and
more. Her grandson knows he has the most amazing grandmother ever—with a
very important job. What does Abuelita do? With her booming voice and wonder- Also written by Tony Johnston:
ful props, Abuelita is a storyteller. Next to being a grandmother, that may be the
Day of the Dead
most important job of all. Illustrated by Jeanette Winter
Sprinkled with Spanish words and infused with love, My Abuelita is a glorious 978-0-15-222863-7 $14.00 CL
978-0-15-202446-8 $7.00 PA
celebration of family, imagination, and the power of a good story.
Also illustrated by Yuyi Morales:
Tony Johnston’s many children’s books often include Mexican themes, inspired by her Harvesting Hope:
years living in Mexico. She lives in San Marino, California. The Story of César Chávez
by Kathleen Krull
978-0-15-201437-7 $17.00 CL
Yuyi Morales was born and raised in Mexico. She now illustrates picture books in Pleasant
Cosechando esperanza
Hill, California. You can visit her website at www.yuyimorales.com.
La historia de César Chávez
978-0-15-204755-9 $17.00 CL
978-0-15-205169-3 $7.00 PA

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 A whimsical story about friendship
PICTURE BOOK
September
Full-color illustrations by two major award winners.
Ages 6–9 • Grades 1–4
40 pages • 9 1⁄2 x 12
Ctn qty: 30
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Picture book

$18.00 Rnf./$24.50 CAN

978-0-15-205460-1

How the Nobble Was Finally Found

C. K. Williams Illustrated by Stephen Gammell

The Nobble lives in a world all his own—a fantastical world where you can do the
impossible things of dreams. It’s a nice life and all he’s ever known. Yet one day he
begins to think about finding some place he hasn’t been yet. Or maybe seeing
Also illustrated something he hasn’t seen yet. Or . . . something. So he sets off on a journey to an
by Stephen Gammell: unusual place, where he discovers roary things, fuzzy things, and tall, shiny,
rectangular things. Then a door knocks. If only he knew what a door was . . .
C. K. Williams and Stephen Gammell’s enchanting tale is about finding the
courage to go out and search for what you want most in the world. And some-
times, that’s a friend.

C. K. Williams has won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for his
poetry. He teaches creative writing at Princeton and divides his time between Princeton,
Hey, Pancakes! New Jersey, and France.
by Tamson Weston
978-0-15-216502-4 $17.00 CL
Stephen Gammell has illustrated more than fifty books for children, some of which he also
Ride wrote. His books have won many awards, including a Caldecott Medal and two Caldecott
by Stephen Gammell
978-0-15-202682-0 $16.00 CL
Honors. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.

8 Harcourt Children’s Books • Fall 2009

Straight from the Deep South, everyone’s favorite

PICTURE BOOK
October
possum is back in a swampy and suspenseful tale. Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
40 pages • 10 x 10 1⁄2
Ctn qty: 30
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Picture book

$16.00 Rnf./$21.95 CAN

978-0-15-206420-4

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Epossumondas Plays Possum

Coleen Salley Illustrated by Janet Stevens

In his fourth book, Epossumondas is still the silliest, most lovable possum south Also by Coleen Salley
and Janet Stevens:
of the Mason-Dixon Line. But will he still be his mama’s sweet little patootie if he
heads into the swamp, just where Mama told him not to go? After all, the swamp
is home to the fearsome and legendary loup-garou! Epossumondas isn’t a naughty
possum, but he sure is forgetful, and into the swamp he goes. There he meets all
manner of scary creatures—but are any of them the loup-garou? And will he ever
make it home to Mama? Maybe he will, as long as he remembers to do what
possums do best: play possum.

Coleen Salley (1929–2008) was a beloved New Orleans storyteller, author, and children’s
book advocate well known for telling tales from her native South. You can learn more about
Epossumondas
her at www.coleensalley.com. 978-0-15-216748-6 $16.00 CL
Epossumondas Saves the Day
Janet Stevens, a Caldecott Honor winner, is the creator of many best-selling picture books. 978-0-15-205701-5 $16.00 CL
She lives in Boulder, Colorado. You can visit her website at www.janetstevens.com. Why Epossumondas
Has No Hair on His Tail
978-0-15-204935-5 $16.00 CL

Harcourt Children’s Books • Fall 2009 9

 Mr. Putter & Tabby are off on another
EARLY READER

September
Full-color illustrations
Ages 6–9 • Grades 1–4
44 pages • 6 1⁄4 x 8 3⁄4
Ctn qty: 50
World
B/T/A/S: HMH
P/M: Text: Writers House
Art: HMH
Early reader

$15.00 Rnf./$19.95 CAN

978-0-15-205070-2

For the paperback edition of

Mr. Putter and Tabby Run the Race
by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by
Arthur Howard see page 109.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Spill the Beans

Cynthia Rylant Illustrated by Arthur Howard

Mr. Putter can’t imagine why anyone would need to know one hundred ways to
cook beans. His neighbor Mrs. Teaberry can, and she says a cooking class will be
something new and fun for them to do. Mr. Putter isn’t so sure—he’d much rather
think about an ice cream soda than all those beans. But Mrs. Teaberry has a way of
talking him into things.
It turns out that learning one hundred ways to cook beans might be more
exciting than Mr. Putter ever expected. With his cat, Tabby, and Mrs. Teaberry’s
dog, Zeke, at the class with them, everything takes a chaotic turn when Zeke bites
into something surprising—and beans go flying!

Cynthia Rylant is the acclaimed author of many books for young people, including the
eighteen adventures of Mr. Putter & Tabby. Her work has been honored with numerous
awards, including a Newbery Medal for her novel Missing May. She lives near Portland,
Oregon.

Arthur Howard has illustrated all of the popular Mr. Putter & Tabby books and written
and illustrated several picture books of his own. He lives in New York City.

10 Harcourt Children’s Books • Fall 2009

adventure—and it’s all about beans!
Here’s what friends and fans of Mr. Putter & Tabby are saying:

★ “Will keep readers glued to the pages.”—School Library Journal, starred review
“A cut above the competition.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Besides being wonderful fun, this is a great way to introduce new readers
to the chapter-book format.”—Booklist

Awards and Accolades:

This hilarious early reader series has won many awards, including:
• Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award
• ALA Notable Children’s Books
• ABA’s Pick of the Lists
• Smithsonian Magazine Notable Books for Children

Join Mr. Putter & Tabby on ALL of their adventures!

Mr. Putter & Tabby Bake the Cake Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold Mr. Putter and Tabby Spill the Beans
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish Mr. Putter & Tabby Spin the Yarn
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Fly the Plane Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Paint the Porch Mr. Putter & Tabby Toot the Horn
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the Pears Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk the Dog
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race
978-0-547-24824-0 PA • 978-0-15-206069-5 CL $5.99 paperbacks
$15.00 hardcovers

Harcourt Children’s Books • Fall 2009 11

 T. S. Eliot’s classic feline poetry collection
PICTURE BOOK
October
Full-color illustrations gets a playful makeover perfect for kids.
Ages 6–9 • Grades 1–4
80 pages • 7 x 8 11⁄16
Ctn qty: 40
US
B/T: Faber & Faber
A/P/M/S:HMH
Illustrated poetry collection

$16.00 CL
978-0-547-24827-1

Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats

T. S. Eliot Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

T. S. Eliot’s playful cat poems have delighted readers and cat lovers around the
world since they were first published in 1939. They were originally composed for
his godchildren, with Eliot posing as Old Possum himself, and later inspired the
legendary musical Cats. Now with vibrant illustrations by the award-winning artist
Axel Scheffler, this captivating edition makes a wonderful new home for Mr.
Mistoffelees, Growltiger, the Rum Tum Tugger, Macavity: The Mystery Cat, and
many other memorable strays.

T. S. Eliot (1888–1965) won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948. He is most famous for
such poems as “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” and “The Waste Land.” He was born
in St. Louis, Missouri, and educated at Harvard University, but spent most of his adult life
living in London, England.

Axel Scheffler has achieved wide acclaim as a children’s book illustrator, with many of his
books published throughout the world. He’s the illustrator of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s
Child by Julia Donaldson. Scheffler lives in London, England.

12 Harcourt Children’s Books • Fall 2009

 Want danger, deception, and mysteries October
unraveled? Dial G for Gecko. Black-and-white illustrations

FICTION
Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7
144 pages • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄4
Ctn qty: 12
US, C, O
B/T/A/P/M: Writers House
S: HMH
Young middle-grade fiction

$15.00 CL/$19.95 CAN

978-0-15-205494-6

Dial M for Mongoose

A Chet Gecko Mystery
Bruce Hale

Chet Gecko’s investigations often show him the seamy underbelly of school life,
but this case throws him for a loop. A deadly stink bomb is unleashed, a school Also by Bruce Hale:
building falls to rubble, money goes missing from the principal’s office, and that’s
just a start. Chet’s endurance for trouble is tested, but so is his loyalty: Someone
is trying to get his mongoose janitor pal Maureen DeBree fired. A true-blue P.I.
doesn’t take that kind of monkey business lying down. Standing up, maybe.
And stand up he will—to some very shifty school bullies. Chet keeps digging
for the truth like a mole after an earthworm sandwich. Oh, foolish detective.

Bruce Hale is the author of fifteen Chet Gecko mysteries, as well as Snoring Beauty, From Russia with Lunch
illustrated by Howard Fine. A popular speaker, teacher, and storyteller for children and 978-0-15-205488-5 $15.00 CL

adults, Hale lives in Santa Barbara, California. You can visit his website at Hiss Me Deadly
978-0-15-205482-3 $15.00 CL
www.brucehale.com.
978-0-15-206424-2 $4.99 PA

For a complete list of Chet Gecko

mysteries, visit www.hmhbooks.com.

Harcourt Children’s Books • Fall 2009 13

 October
The Klise sisters return with grave news from
Black-and-white illustrations Ghastly, Illinois—and more to laugh about!
FICTION

Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7

128 pages • 5 x 7 1⁄4
Ctn qty: 24
World
B/T/S: HMH
A/P/M: Specialty Book Marketing
Middle grade fiction

$15.00 CL/$19.95 CAN

978-0-15-205734-3

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Over My Dead Body

43 Old Cemetery Road: Book Two
Kate Klise Illustrated by M. Sarah Klise

The International Movement for the Safety & Protection Of Our Kids & Youth
(IMSPOOKY) dictates that Seymour cannot live in the mansion at 43 Old
Also by Kate Klise and M. Sarah Klise:
Cemetery Road “without the benefit of parents.” Ignatius B. Grumply tries to
explain to Dick Tater, the head of IMSPOOKY, that he and Seymour are in a
lovely living (and publishing!) arrangement with the ghost of Olive C. Spence.
Dick Tater is not convinced. But this clever trio can’t be broken up as easily as he
imagines . . .
This companion to Dying to Meet You, the first book in the 43 Old Cemetery
Road series, is another spooky tale told in letters, drawings, newspaper articles,
and television scripts.

Dying to Meet You

43 Old Cemetery Road: Book One Kate Klise and M. Sarah Klise are well known for creating well-loved graphically
978-0-15-205727-5 $15.00 CL illustrated novels for children. They’ve also collaborated on several picture books and a
Regarding the Bathrooms number of popular middle grade novels. Kate, who is a correspondent for People magazine,
978-0-15-205164-8 $15.00 CL
lives in Norwood, Missouri. Sarah, who is an art teacher, lives in Berkeley, California. You
978-0-15-206261-3 $5.95 PA
can visit their website at www.kateandsarahklise.com.

14 Harcourt Children’s Books • Fall 2009

 An exciting journey through Mexico, September
past and present. Ages 10 and up • Grades 5 and up

FICTION
224 pages • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄4
Ctn qty: 12
World
B/T/A/S: HMH
P/M: Firebrand Literary
Middle grade fiction

$16.00 CL/$21.95 CAN

978-0-15-206434-1

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Jungle Crossing
Sydney Salter

Kat can think of dozens of good reasons not to go on a boring family vacation to
hot, grungy Mexico. Number one: missing her friend Fiona’s minicamp. If she’s not
there, she’ll begin eighth grade as a social reject.
Despite her reluctance, Kat ends up on a teen adventure tour where she meets
Nando, a young Mayan guide. As they travel to different Mayan ruins each day,
Nando tells Kat his original legend of Muluc, a girl who lived in the time of the
Ancient Maya. The dangerous, dramatic world in which Muluc lives is as full of Also by Sydney Salter:
rivalry, betrayal, and sacrifice as is Kat’s world at school. And as she makes new
friends and discovers treasures in Mexico, Kat begins to wonder: Is she willing to
continue sacrificing her self in exchange for popularity? Includes a map of the
Yucatan region of Mexico, a glossary of Spanish and Mayan terminology, and a
page of Web links to sites relating to Mayan history.

Sydney Salter’s fascination with Mayan culture started when she first visited Mexico at age
My Big Nose and Other Natural Disasters
six. Sydney now lives in Utah with her family. She is also the author of My Big Nose and 978-0-15-206643-7 $7.99 PA
Other Natural Disasters. You can visit her website at www.sydneysalter.com.
Harcourt Children’s Books • Fall 2009 15
 September
A touching story of family and independence
Ages 12 and up • Grades 6 and up during a time of raging war.
FICTION

288 pages • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄4

Ctn qty: 12
World English
B/S: HMH
T/A/P/M: Rosalie Siegel
Teen historical fiction

$17.00 CL/$22.95 CAN

978-0-15-206513-3

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Leigh Ann’s Civil War

Ann Rinaldi

Leigh Ann Conners is spunky and determined. Although she often finds herself in
Also by Ann Rinaldi:
trouble, she loves her two older brothers dearly and would do anything to make
them proud. When the Yankees arrive in Roswell, Georgia, Leigh Ann places a
French flag upon the family’s mill. She hopes the Yankees will spare the mill from
destruction, but her actions have disastrous results. Sent North with the women
and children who worked in the mill—all branded traitors for making fabric for
Confederate uniforms—Leigh Ann embarks on a journey that requires her to find
her own inner strength. Only then will she be able to rise above the war raging
around her.
My Vicksburg
978-0-15-206624-6 $16.00 CL
The Letter Writer Ann Rinaldi is an award-winning author best known for her ability to bring history vividly
978-0-15-206402-0 $17.00 CL to life. She lives in central New Jersey. You can visit her website at www.annrinaldi.net.

For The Ever-After Bird and Juliet’s Moon

by Ann Rinaldi see pages 124 and 125.

16 Harcourt Children’s Books • Fall 2009

 Jacky Faber returns to this popular series for September
nautical hijinks, riches, and romance. Ages 14 and up • Grades 9 and up

FICTION
352 pages • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄4
Ctn qty: 12
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Teen fiction

$17.00 CL/$22.95 CAN

978-0-15-206501-0

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Rapture of the Deep

Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky
Faber, Soldier, Sailor, Mermaid, Spy
A Bloody Jack Adventure
L. A. Meyer

On the very day that Jacky Faber is to wed her true love, she is kidnapped by Also by L. A. Meyer:
British Naval Intelligence and forced to embark on yet another daring mission—
this time to search for sunken Spanish gold. But when Jacky is involved, things
don’t always go as planned.
Jacky has survived battles on the high seas, the stifling propriety of a Boston fin-
ishing school, and even confinement in a dank French prison. But no adventure
has quite matched her opportunistic street-urchin desires—until now.

L. A. Meyer is the author of the Bloody Jack series, which has been praised for its spirited My Bonny Light Horseman
heroine and rousing sense of adventure. He lives in Corea, Maine. You can learn more 978-0-15-206187-6 $17.00 CL

about Jacky at www.jackyfaber.com. Bloody Jack

978-0-15-216731-8 $17.00 CL
978-0-15-205085-6 $7.95 PA

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 January
Tragedy strikes at an elite boarding school.
Ages 14 and up • Grades 9 and up
FICTION

256 pages • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄4

Ctn qty: 12
World English
B/A/S: HMH
T/P/M: Sterling Lord Literistic
Teen fiction

$17.00 CL/$22.95 CAN

978-0-15-206567-6

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Freefall
Ariela Anhalt

Luke was not eager to accompany his best friend, Hayden, and the cocky new kid,
Russell, up to the cliff that night. The plan was to watch Russell jump off the cliff
into the lake—his initiation to the Briar Academy fencing team. But instead, after
an angry confrontation with Hayden, Russell falls to his death.
Now Hayden is in jail and the pressure is on Luke to report what he saw. But
what did he see? An accident—or a murder? Luke has always followed Hayden’s
lead, but this is one decision he’ll be forced to make on his own. And to do it, he
must face the truth about his friendship with Hayden and his own painful past.
This suspenseful and scandalous tale of rivalry, peer pressure, and finding the
courage to take responsibility will impact readers long after the last page.

Ariela Anhalt is a sophomore at Dartmouth College. Freefall is her first novel.

18 Harcourt Children’s Books • Fall 2009

Illustration from A Piñata in a Pine Tree. See page 23.
 A reassuring snow day adventure for preschoolers who
PICTURE BOOK
November
Full-color illustrations are just beginning to explore their worlds.
Ages 3–5 • PreK–K
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Ctn qty: 40
World
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Baby Polar
Yannick Murphy Illustrated by Kristen Balouch

Baby Polar loves cuddling up with Mama Polar—until the snow starts to fall. Then
he wants to play! He loves catching the tasty flakes on his tongue and zigzagging
across the ice. When the winds begin to gust and the snow becomes a blizzard,
though, Baby Polar knows it’s time to go back to his mother. But now the whole
world is covered in white. Where could Mama Polar be?
Award-winning author Yannick Murphy’s tender, lyrical story and acclaimed
artist Kristen Balouch’s vibrant collage illustrations perfectly capture the excitement
Also by Yannick Murphy:
and wonder of a young child’s first independent adventure.

Yannick Murphy’s first children’s book was Ahwoooooooo! She has received the Whiting
Writers Award and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship for her writing for adults.
She lives with her family in Vermont. You can visit her website at
www.yannickmurphy.com.

Ahwoooooooo! Kristen Balouch was a Publishers Weekly Flying Start and the winner of the Ezra Jack
Illustrated by Claudio Muñoz Keats New Illustrator Award for her first book, Mystery Bottle. She lives with her family in
978-0-618-11762-8 $16.00 Rnf. Brooklyn, New York, and is on the Web at www.kristenbalouch.com.

20 Clarion Books • Fall 2009

 A collection of Five Little Monkeys stories to

PICTURE BOOK
August
treasure . . . along with a drawing lesson, Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–5 • PreK–K
musical notes, and 100 stickers! 192 pages • 9 x 9
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This book is also listed on page 44.

For a complete list of Five Little Monkeys

books, visit www.hmhbooks.com.

Five Little Monkeys

Storybook Treasury
Eileen Christelow

This twentieth-anniversary treasury features a special introduction by the author

and five full-length picture books—Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed, Five
Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake, Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree, Five Little
Monkeys with Nothing to Do, and Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car—as well as a
lesson on how to draw your own fabulous monkeys. Sheets of colorful stickers
and musical notation for the traditional nursery rhyme round out this amazing
collection. It’s the perfect addition to any child’s classic library. Another treasury:

Eileen Christelow has created numerous picture books, including the Five Little Monkeys
series, Vote!, and, most recently, Letters from a Desperate Dog. She and her husband live
in Vermont. For more information, visit www.christelow.com, which includes an
autobiography, “monkeys in the classroom” activities, and much more!

New Adventures of Curious George

978-0-618-66373-6 $10.99 POB

Clarion Books • Fall 2009 21

 A little girl becomes a superhero for her family in
PICTURE BOOK
October
Full-color illustrations this dynamic and exuberant picture book.
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
32 pages • 8 x 10
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Supersister
Beth Cadena Illustrated by Frank W. Dormer

Brave enough to walk to the bus stop alone. Strong enough to lift—and pour—
her own bowl of cereal. Able to read a story aloud all by herself. Who could this
masked girl be?
It’s Supersister!
This energetic and playful story follows a hero through a typical day of
accomplishing ordinary feats for her family in an extraordinary way. And by the
end you’ll find out why she’s such a super helper to her mother and how she
earned her name. This fresh take on a new-sibling story is sure to empower young
readers, as it reminds them of all the super things they can do by themselves and
makes it possible for any child to become a superhelper.

Beth Cadena lives on the southern coast of Maine with one super husband, two super
daughters, a super cat, and a super dog. This is her first book.

Frank W. Dormer illustrated Aggie and Ben by Lori Ries (Charlesbridge), a Horn Book
Fanfare book and a Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Book. He lives with his family in
Branford, Connecticut, and you can visit his website at www.frankwdormer.com.

22 Clarion Books • Fall 2009

 A magical Latino-flavored celebration

PICTURE BOOK
September
of the Christmas season. Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
32 pages • 10 x 11
Ctn qty: 30
US, C, O
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Art: HMH
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Art: Charlotte Sheedy
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A Piñata in a Pine Tree

A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas
Pat Mora Illustrated by Magaly Morales

An award-winning author and a rising-star artist have put a festive Latino twist on
Also by Pat Mora:
“The Twelve Days of Christmas,” populating it with piñatas in place of partridges,
as well as burritos bailando (dancing donkeys), lunitas cantando (singing moons),
and much more, all displayed in the most vivid colors imaginable. In A Piñata in a
Pine Tree, a little girl receives these unique gifts from a secret amiga, whose identity
is a sweet surprise at the book’s conclusion.
Every page includes treats for children to find and count in Spanish, with pro-
nunciations incorporated into the lavish illustrations. A glossary and music follow
the story. This joyous fiesta will warm even the coldest of hearts.
¡Marimba! Animales from A to Z
Illustrated by Doug Cushman
Pat Mora, who is of Mexican-American descent, is author of Doña Flor, illustrated by Raúl 978-0-618-19453-7 $16.00 Rnf.
Colón, which won the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award and a Pura Belpré Author Honor. She Uno, Dos, Tres: One, Two, Three
lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Visit her website at www.patmora.com. Illustrated by Barbara Lavallee
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Magaly Morales, sister of the award-winning artist Yuyi Morales, lives in Mexico. A Piñata
in a Pine Tree is her second book.

Clarion Books • Fall 2009 23

 Going to the doctor is easy if you
PICTURE BOOK
September
Full-color illustrations know what to expect!
Ages 3–5 • PreK–K
32 pages • 8 x 9 1⁄2
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978-0-618-99000-9

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I’m Getting a Checkup

Marilyn Singer Illustrated by David Milgrim

It’s natural to feel a little nervous about going to the doctor. But this book’s
concrete and kid-friendly approach will put everyone’s fears to rest. Join three
children and their parents as they visit their pediatricians for a typical checkup,
Also by Marilyn Singer: and learn all about the different tools doctors and nurses use. Upbeat illustrations
featuring a diverse cast of characters are paired with a breezy, rhymed text that
reassures young readers—and their grownups—by guiding them through a
physical examination step by step. Includes an author’s note.

Marilyn Singer is a renowned children’s poet who has written more than eighty books for
young people. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and Washington, Connecticut. To learn
more about Marilyn Singer, visit www.marilynsinger.net.

City Lullaby
David Milgrim has written and illustrated more than twenty books for young readers. He
Illustrated by Carll Cneut
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Illustrated by Timothy Bush
978-0-618-30670-1 $16.00 Rnf.

24 Clarion Books • Fall 2009

 A delightfully spooky story from a beloved

PICTURE BOOK
September
author-illustrator team. Full-color illustrations
Ages 5–8 • K–Grade 3
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978-0-618-82162-4

The Banshee
Eve Bunting Illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully

“SCREE . . . SCREE . . .”
Terry is half asleep when he hears the wailing, rising and falling like the
waves of the sea. He wishes it were a dream, but he knows it isn’t. It isn’t an owl
screeching, either. Or the Flannerys’ old cat. Could it be the Banshee—the ghostly
Also by Eve Bunting and
figure of Irish legend who wails outside a house when death is near? Why would Emily Arnold McCully:
she come here?
In spite of his fears, Terry goes out to confront her. Is it really the Banshee,
or . . . something else?

Eve Bunting is the author of more than two hundred books for children, and her
experiences growing up in Ireland have inspired many of her stories. She has never seen
a banshee, but she says her father did, once. She lives in Pasadena, California.

Sing a Song of Piglets

Emily Arnold McCully has illustrated many books for children, including the Caldecott 978-0-618-01137-7 $16.00 Rnf.
Award winner Mirette on the High Wire, which she also wrote. She spends part of the year in That’s What Leprechauns Do
New York City and part in Chatham, New York. 978-0-618-35410-8 $16.00 Rnf.
978-0-547-07673-7 $6.99 PA

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 The inspiring life of a noted behavioral scientist
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Ages 5–8 • K–Grade 3
32 pages • 8 1⁄2 x 11
Ctn qty: 30
World
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The Goose Man

The Story of Konrad Lorenz
Elaine Greenstein

Konrad Lorenz (1903–1989) was a boy who loved animals. He grew up to be a

man who studied animals and received a Nobel Prize for his work. This book
centers on the ground-breaking discoveries he made while observing and interact-
ing with geese. His affection for his subjects and his fascination with their behavior
Also illustrated by Elaine Greenstein: illuminate the process by which a boy who had a house full of pets became a
revered, award-winning scientist. Clear, carefully researched text is accompanied
by warm, impressionistic paintings in this engaging picture book biography, which
will have special appeal for young animal lovers and science enthusiasts. Includes
an author’s note and bibliography.

Elaine Greenstein has illustrated a dozen picture books, some of which she also wrote. As
a child, she says, “Our house was on the beach. I was interested in birds, especially the
Matzo Ball Moon families of geese”—an interest she had in common with Konrad Lorenz. A native New
By Lesléa Newman Yorker, Greenstein lives in Brooklyn, New York.
978-0-395-71530-7 $15.00 Rnf.
978-0-618-60481-4 $5.95 PA

26 Clarion Books • Fall 2009

 Alma’s moment in the spotlight finally arrives in

PICTURE BOOK
October
this fabulous sequel to the beloved Opera Cat. Full-color illustrations
Ages 5–8 • K–Grade 3
32 pages • 9 3⁄4 x 11
Ctn qty: 40
World
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978-0-547-14647-8

Encore, Opera Cat!

Tess Weaver Illustrated by Andréa Wesson

Alma is a cat who lives in Italy and loves opera. And she isn’t just an aficionado—
she is a magnificent singer herself. She longs to share the spotlight with Madame
SoSo, the famous diva with whom she lives, but no one except Madame knows
her secret. Madame SoSo feels the time has come for Alma to share her gift with
the world. Alma is not so sure. Would anyone want to listen to a small cat sing
about love? The surprising and satisfying answer to this question, along with
humor-filled, stylish art, make for a delightful story sure to tickle fans of Opera Cat Also by Tess Weaver and
as well as all who love cats, opera, or both. Andréa Wesson:

Tess Weaver is the author of the first book about Alma, Opera Cat. She saw her first opera
at world-famous La Scala in Milan and has loved opera ever since. She lives in Iowa City,
Iowa. You can visit her website at www.tessweaver.com.

Andréa Wesson’s favorite opera as a child was Die Fledermaus (The Bat). She illustrated
Opera Cat and lives in Davis, California. Opera Cat
978-0-618-09635-0 $16.00 Rnf.

Clarion Books • Fall 2009 27

 January
Fulton Street needs a newsletter . . . and Nikki
Black-and-white illustrations and Deja are just the girls to write it!
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Nikki & Deja

The Newsy News Newsletter
Karen English Illustrated by Laura Freeman

Newsy news is not just regular news. It’s news that’s interesting and exciting! Nikki
Also by Karen English
and Deja know there’s plenty of newsy news happening on their block and at
and Laura Freeman: Carver Elementary, just waiting to be reported. Luckily, Nikki has her special pen,
Deja has the use of Auntie Dee’s computer, and they both have lots of ideas. Before
long, the Fulton Street Newsy News Newsletter is born. At first, everyone wants to
read what the girls have written. But soon, some unexpected problems arise. Will
Nikki and Deja’s plans to become celebrated journalists succeed?
Like the first two Nikki & Deja stories, this accessible chapter book shines with
Nikki & Deja
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school teacher and lives in Los Angeles.
For Nikki & Deja: Birthday Blues
by Karen English and Laura Freeman Laura Freeman has illustrated many books for children, including two additional Nikki &
see page 111.
Deja stories. She lives in New York City.

28 Clarion Books • Fall 2009

 Building a house is only one of the challenges December
Rick faces in this novel of self-discovery. Ages 12 and up • Grades 7 and up

FICTION
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978-0-547-05630-2

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Far from Gringo Land

Edward Myers

Rick Dresner is spending the summer with the Romero family, who live in a
barrio in the hills of Santo Domingo, Mexico. He’ll help them build a house on
their land, and, in return, they’ll provide room and board and help Rick improve
his Spanish. But the construction project turns out to be a lot tougher than
Rick had imagined. Language and cultural differences lead to awkwardness and
misunderstanding, especially when he falls for a rich American girl from a very
Also by Edward Myers:
different part of town. In this new twist on the classic fish-out-of-water story, it’s
a middle-class white boy who’s out of his element and must change and grow to
adapt to his surroundings.

Edward Myers is the author of Storyteller and other books for children and adults. This
book is based on his own experience building a house in Mexico. He and his family live
outside New York City.

Storyteller
978-0-618-69541-6 $16.00 CL

Clarion Books • Fall 2009 29

 A novel about a Kosovo family’s journey to freedom, infused
FICTION

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Ages 10 and up • Grades 5 and up
144 pages • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄4
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978-0-547-18188-2

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From The Day of the Pelican

the Newbery Katherine Paterson
Medalist and
National Book
Award Meli Lleshi is positive that her drawing of her teacher with his pelican nose started
Winner! it all. The Lleshis are Albanians living in Kosovo, a country trying to fight off
Serbian oppressors. Suddenly they are homeless refugees. Old and young alike,
they find their courage tested by hunger, illness, a long, arduous journey, and dan-
ger on every side. Then, unexpectedly, they are brought to America by a church
group and begin a new life in a small Vermont town. The events of 9/11 bring
more challenges for this Muslim family—but this country is their home now and
there can be no turning back. A compassionate, powerful novel by a master story-
teller.

Katherine Paterson has twice won both the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award.
She received the 1998 Hans Christian Andersen Medal as well as the 2006 Astrid Lindgren
Memorial Award for the body of her work. She based The Day of the Pelican on the experi-
ences of a refugee family that her church sponsored to the United States. A shorter version
of this story appeared as a serial in more than one hundred newspapers. An active promoter
of reading and literacy, she lives with her husband, John, in Barre, Vermont. They have four
children and seven grandchildren. Visit Mrs. Paterson on her website at
www.terabithia.com.
30 Clarion Books • Fall 2009
with Katherine Paterson’s sense of drama and storytelling gifts.

“Dag Hammarskjold once said: ‘Freedom from fear’ could be said to sum up the whole philosophy of
human rights.’ I think The Day of the Pelican is about both the fear and the courage of the innocent
victims of the world’s hatred.”—Katherine Paterson

More books by Katherine Paterson

Bread and Roses, Too
Booklist Editors’ Choice A Child Magazine Best Book of the Year
A Bank Street College of Education Best New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
Children’s Book of the Year Parents’ Choice Gold Award
A Book Sense Children’s Pick A Parenting Magazine Best Book of the Year
Christopher Award, Books for Young People

★ “Known as the Bread and Roses strike, the 1912 mill workers’ protest against working
conditions in the mills of Lawrence, Massachusetts, is the historical context for Paterson’s latest
work, a beautifully written novel that puts a human face on history.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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Preacher’s Boy
Booklist Editors’ Choice
Parents’ Choice Gold Award

★ “Paterson is arguably the premier author among children’s book writers today, and Preacher’s
Boy is another one in a long list of titles that shows why.”
—Booklist, starred review
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The Same Stuff as Stars

A Book Sense Children’s Pick Jane Addams Children’s Honor Book,
An IRA Teacher’s Choice Books for Older Children
Judy Lopez Memorial Honor Book

★ “Paterson has once again crafted a beautifully written, wonderfully told story that exposes
some of the most disturbing parts of our society while at the same time teaching the value of
each and every person. . . . A new novel by Katherine Paterson is cause for great celebration
and this one more than measures up.”
—School Library Journal, starred review

978-0-618-24744-8 $15.00 CL

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 “A fantastic urban fantasy with an enchanting
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978-0-547-22399-5

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Once a Witch
Carolyn MacCullough

Tamsin Greene comes from a long line of witches, and she was supposed to be
one of the most Talented among them. But Tamsin’s magic never showed up. Now
seventeen, Tamsin attends boarding school in Manhattan, far from her family. But
when a handsome young professor mistakes her for her very Talented sister,
Tamsin agrees to find a lost family heirloom for him. The search—and the
stranger—will prove to be more sinister than they first appeared, ultimately
sending Tamsin on a treasure hunt through time that will unlock the secret of her
true identity, unearth the sins of her family, and unleash a power so vengeful that
it could destroy them all. This is a spellbinding display of storytelling that will
exhilarate, enthrall, and thoroughly enchant.

Carolyn MacCullough holds a master’s degree in creative writing from the New School and
is the author of the novels Drawing the Ocean and Falling Through Darkness, both selected as
New York Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age, and Stealing Henry (all Roaring
Brook). She lives in New York City, where she writes and teaches writing. You can visit her
website at www.carolynmaccullough.com and find out more about the book at
www.onceawitch.com.

32 Clarion Books • Fall 2009

romance at its heart.” —Cassandra Clare, N EW Y ORK T IMES
best-selling author of CITY OF BONES

Advance praise for Once a Witch:

“Carolyn MacCullough casts a mesmerizing spell with Once a Witch. Family secrets and
sibling rivalry, time-travel and magical ‘Talents’ all brew together to create a superlative—and
supernatural—coming-of-age story. Add an epic battle of good versus evil and an enchanting
first kiss, and this bewitching novel commands a sequel.”—Megan McCafferty, New York Times
best-selling author of the Jessica Darling series

An excerpt from Once a Witch

“Do you know what it’s like to grow up knowing that you were meant
to be something else, something so very different from all the ordinary
filth you see in the streets around you, something beyond this ordinary
mortal life? To walk around and know that you should have a Talent,
know that with all your heart and yet, you don’t because of something
that happened over a hundred years ago?” Alistair stares at me, his
hands curling and uncurling on his desk blotter. Then he takes a breath
and says softly, “When you deprive someone of their Talent, of their
right to have a Talent, you kill a part of that person. From what your
sister has told me, I think you just might be able to understand that.
Think, Tamsin. Think how different your life could have been.”

Clarion Books • Fall 2009 33

 Set on the island of Curaçao, this debut novel is an
FICTION

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Ages 12 and up • Grades 7 and up
192 pages • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄4
Ctn qty: 12
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The Other Side of Blue

Valerie O. Patterson

Cyan was named after a shade of blue, her artist mother’s favorite color. The color
of the sea. Since her father’s death last year, she’s felt just as mercurial and dark as
her namesake and the distance between Cyan and her mother has grown as wide
as an ocean. Now they’re returning to the island of Curaçao in the Caribbean,
where her father’s mysterious accident occurred, and joining them will be
Kammi—who may soon become Cyan’s stepsister. Haunted by the secrets of the
past, Cyan will explore all the depths of her blueness this summer, discovering the
light, the darkness, and the many shades in between that are within her—and
within us all.

Valerie O. Patterson holds an MFA in children’s literature from Hollins University, where
she twice received the Shirley Henn Award for Creative Scholarship. She has also won a
Work-in-Progress Award for her writing from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and
Illustrators. Patterson is an attorney in her day job and lives with her husband in Leesburg,
Virginia.

34 Clarion Books • Fall 2009

exquisitely told story of families, loss, and ultimately hope.

“A story tender and true, and so beautifully written

each word seems to shimmer.”
—Han Nolan, National Book Award-winning
author of Dancing On the Edge

An excerpt from The Other Side of Blue

The Caribbean island of Curaçao beckons sun worshipers and cruise ships that
sail up St. Annabai and dock near the House of the Blue Soul. Taffy pink, aqua,
and lemon yellow buildings like squares of colored candies line the streets of
Willemstad’s shopping district. Bon bini signs welcome arrivals at every port of
call, the airport, and outside almost every shop in Punda and Otrabanda.
They’re even plastered to the side of boats taking tourists out to scuba dive in
deep water. Paradise. Where the water is so blue, so calm, so deceptive.

Clarion Books • Fall 2009 35

 The compelling history of a song that has given
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Two-color interior illustrations and strength, courage, and hope to millions of people.
archival images
Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7
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We Shall Overcome
A Song That Changed the World
Stuart Stotts
Foreword by Pete Seeger With illustrations by Terrance Cummings

“We Shall Overcome” isn’t a complicated piece of music. The first verse has only
twenty-two words, most of them repeated. The melody is straightforward. The
chords are basic. Yet the song has had a profound effect on people throughout the
United States—and the world.
In clear, accessible language Stuart Stotts explores the roots of the tune and
the lyrics in traditional African music and Christian hymns. He demonstrates the
key role “We Shall Overcome” played in the civil rights, labor, and antiwar move-
ments in America. And he traces the song’s transformation into an international
anthem. With its dramatic stories and memorable quotes, this saga of a famous
piece of music offers a unique look at social history. Includes an author’s note,
bibliography, source notes, and index.

Stuart Stotts is a singer, songwriter, storyteller, and author. He and his family live outside
Madison, Wisconsin. This is his Clarion Books debut.

Terrance Cummings is an award-winning illustrator. He lives in New Jersey with his wife
36 Clarion Books • Fall 2009 and two sons.
 The meteoric career of a controversial December

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politician whose name is now synonymous Black-and-white photographs
Ages 12 and up • Grades 7 and up
with unscrupulous tactics. 288 pages • 7 1⁄2 x 9
Ctn qty: 20
World
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Nonfiction

$22.00 CL/$29.95 CAN

978-0-618-61058-7

The Rise and Fall of

Senator Joe McCarthy
James Cross Giblin

When Cold War tension was at its height, Joseph (“call me Joe”) McCarthy
conducted an anti-Communist crusade endorsed by millions of Americans,
despite his unfair and unconstitutional methods. Award-winning writer James
Cross Giblin tells the story of a man whose priorities centered on power and
Also by James Cross Giblin:
media attention and who stopped at nothing to obtain both. The strengths and
weaknesses of the man and the system that permitted his rise are explored in
this authoritative, lucid biography, which sets McCarthy’s life against a teeming
backdrop of world affairs and struggles between military and political rivals at
home. Includes chapter notes, bibliography, and index.

James Cross Giblin received the Sibert Medal for The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler. The
author of many acclaimed books for young readers, Giblin lives in New York City.
Good Brother, Bad Brother
978-0-618-09642-8 $22.00 CL
The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler
978-0-395-90371-1 $21.00 CL

Clarion Books • Fall 2009 37

HMH Books
novelty books • board books
media tie-in publishing
 A vintage Christmas book by H. A. Rey with September

PAPERBACK
punch-out-and-fold paper dolls. Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 3
12 pages • 12 3⁄4 x 10
Ctn qty: 1
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
World
Novelty

$9.99 PA/$13.99 CAN

978-0-547-23894-4

A Christmas Manger
H. A. Rey

This wonderful work by H. A. Rey was created using the last existing copy of the
1942 edition of the book, which was procured from the archives at the de
Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at the University of Southern
Mississippi. A Christmas Manger recreates the Christmas story using text from the
books of Matthew and Luke and vintage punch-out-and-fold paper dolls. No paste
or tape is required. Pockets are included inside the front and back covers for easy
Another H. A. Rey Christmas title:
storage of the dolls. Includes more than fifteen characters to play with. Enjoy them
today and for many Christmases to come!

H. A. Rey (1898–1977) is well known for creating the character of Curious George, but he
was also one of the first paper engineers in children’s publishing.

Merry Christmas, Curious George

978-0-618-69237-8 $16.00 CL

HMH Books • Fall 2009 39

 A touching classic with more than 300,000 copies
BOARD BOOK
October
Full-color illustrations in print—now available in a lap edition!
Ages 0–3 • PreK
28 pages • 10 3⁄4 x 9 1⁄4
Ctn qty: 20
US, C, O
B/T/A/P/M/S: Curtis Brown
Lap-size board book
Hardcover edition:
$15.00 CL
978-0-395-28773-6
Paperback edition:
$5.95 PA
978-0-899-19421-9
Board Book edition:
$4.95 BB
978-0-618-05158-8

$11.99 BB Lap Edition

$16.50 CAN
978-0-547-23874-6

Little Gorilla
Lap Edition
Ruth Bornstein
“Short and sweet. . . . The message to the audience is clear: love goes on. The
drawings are simple, large-scale [and] they fit the text very comfortably.”
—The Bulletin

Everyone loves Little Gorilla: his mother, his father, his aunts and uncles, Big Boa
Also by Ruth Bornstein: Constrictor, and all of the other animals living in the forest with him. Then one
day, Little Gorilla begins to grow . . . and grow . . . and grow, until suddenly, at his
birthday celebration, Little Gorilla’s family and friends discover that he isn’t little
anymore!
In a lap-size edition of this heartwarming tale, young readers will be comforted
by the constancy of love for Little Gorilla, no matter what his size.

Ruth Bornstein has written and illustrated numerous books, including Rabbit’s Good News.
Rabbit’s Good News A painter and longtime folk dancer, Bornstein lives in Santa Monica, California.
978-0-395-84514-1 $5.95 PA
Las Buenas Noticia/Rabbit’s Great News
978-0-547-22330-8 $5.95 BB

40 HMH Books • Fall 2009

 Steve Jenkins’s educational, eye-popping art is

BOARD BOOK
October
now in a board book for the first time! Full-color illustrations
Ages 0–3 • PreK
28 pages • 7 1⁄2 x 6 3⁄4
Ctn qty: 48
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Board book
Hardcover edition:
$16.00 Rnf.
978-0-618-64637-1

$7.99 BB/$10.99 CAN

978-0-547-24000-8

Lenticular
cover!
Watch the
rabbit move!

Move!
Steve Jenkins and Robin Page Illustrated by Steve Jenkins
2006 New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year Also by Steve Jenkins
and Robin Page:
★ “This book is gorgeous and educational.”
—School Library Journal, starred review

“There’s no denying that this is an extraordinarily pretty

and child-friendly package.”—Kirkus Reviews

Animals move! Follow them as they swing, dance, float, leap, and slide from page
to page. Move! is a playful introduction to motion in the animal kingdom that
What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?
invites young readers to guess some of the unusual ways that animals get around. Caldecott Honor Book
Includes a lenticular cover to create the illusion of movement. 978-0-618-25628-0 $15.00 CL
978-0-618-99713-8 $7.95 PA
How Many Ways Can You Catch a Fly?
Steve Jenkins is the author and illustrator of many successful books, including the
978-0-618-96634-9 $16.00 CL
Caldecott Honor–winning What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? He lives in Boulder,
Colorado, with his wife and frequent collaborator, Robin Page, and their children. To learn For Never Smile at a Monkey
more about Jenkins and his books, visit www.stevejenkinsbooks.com. by Steve Jenkins,
see page 73.

HMH Books • Fall 2009 41

 More than 100,000 copies sold and now available
BOARD BOOK
October
Full-color illustrations in a board book edition!
Ages 0–3 • PreK
24 pages • 7 1⁄2 x 6 3⁄4
Ctn qty: 40
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Board book
Paperback edition:
$5.95 PA
978-0-395-72029-5

$6.99 BB/$8.99 CAN

978-0-547-23998-9

Eek! There’s a Mouse in the House

Wong Herbert Yee
“An entertaining first book, filled with the things that children love—silly rhymes
and funny, likable characters.”—School Library Journal

“The rhyming text . . . is whimsical and appropriate. . . . Riotous colors and

Also by Wong Herbert Yee: patterns . . . provide bright backdrops for Yee’s rambunctious menagerie.”
—Publishers Weekly

EEK! There’s a Mouse in the house. Send in the Cat. Send in the Dog. Send in the
Cow. Send that Cow NOW! Who will help catch that Mouse?
This humorous rhyming tale, now being offered in board book format, depicts the
chaos that ensues when a mouse is discovered in the house and a variety of animals
Fireman Small to the Rescue are invited inside to help chase it out.
978-0-395-88122-4 $4.95 BB
Hooray for Truckmice
Wong Herbert Yee lives in Michigan, where he writes and illustrates books for children. He is
978-0-395-98404-8 $4.95 BB
the creator of the Mouse and Mole series and the Fireman Small series.
For Mouse and Mole: Fine Feathered Friends
by Wong Herbert Yee
see page 81.

42 HMH Books • Fall 2009

 The charming story of a friendly little truck with

BOARD BOOK
October
big-rig pluck is now a sturdy board book! Full-color illustrations
Ages 0–3 • PreK
30 pages • 7 1⁄2 x 6 3⁄4
Ctn qty: 40
US, C, I, O
B/T/A/P/M: Text: HMH
Art: Sheldon Fogelman
S: HMH
Board book
Hardcover edition:
$16.00 CL
978-0-15-205661-2

$6.99 BB/$8.99 CAN

978-0-547-24828-8

Little Blue Truck

Alice Schertle Illustrated by Jill McElmurry
★ “Combination of vividness, naiveté and sweetness.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
Also by Alice Schertle:
★ “An enchanting, toddler-entrancing symphony of animal noises and
beeps. . . . A fun, rollicking story.”—School Library Journal, starred review

Beep! Beep! Beep! Meet Blue. A bumpy country road is no match for this little pick-
up—that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the mud.
Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm animal friends along his route, and they’re
willing to do whatever it takes to get their pal back on the road. A sweet story
Very Hairy Bear
about the power of friendship, this board book edition is perfect for sharing with Illustrated by Matt Phelan
the youngest readers. 978-0-15-216568-0 $16.00 CL
All You Need for a Beach
Illustrated by Barbara Lavallee
Alice Schertle has written many well-loved books for children, including Button Up!, Very 978-0-15-216755-4 $16.00 CL
Hairy Bear, and All You Need for a Snowman. She lives in Plainfield, Massachusetts.
For Little Blue Truck Leads the Way
Jill McElmurry is the illustrator of many popular picture books, some of which she also by Alice Schertle and illustrated
by Jill McElmurry, see pages 4–5.
wrote. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can visit her website at
www.jillmcelmurry.com.
HMH Books • Fall 2009 43
 A c o l l e c t i on o f F i v e L i t t le Mo n ke y s s t o ri e s t o
PICTURE BOOK

August
l es s o n , m u s i ca l n ot e s , a n d
Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–5 • PreK–K
192 pages • 9 x 9
Ctn qty: 18
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Picture book

$10.99 Paper-over-board/
$14.99 CAN
978-0-547-23873-9

This book is also listed on page 21.

Five Little Monkeys

Storybook Treasury
Eileen Christelow

This twentieth-anniversary treasury features a special introduction by the author

and five full-length picture books—Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed, Five
Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake, Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree, Five Little
Monkeys with Nothing to Do, and Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car—as well as a les-
son on how to draw your own fabulous monkeys. Sheets of colorful stickers and
musical notation for the traditional nursery rhyme round out this amazing collec-
Another Five Little Monkeys book:
tion. It’s the perfect addition to any child’s classic library.

Eileen Christelow has created numerous fun and funny picture books, including the Five
Little Monkeys series, What do Author’s Do?, and, most recently, Letters from a Desperate Dog.
She and her husband live in Vermont. For more information visit www.christelow.com,
which includes an autobiography, “monkeys in the classroom” activities, and much more!
Five Little Monkeys
Super Sticker Activity Book
978-0-547-14419-1 $12.99 PA

44 HMH Books • Fall 2009

t r ea s u re . . . a l on g w i th a d r a wi n g
m or e t h a n 1 00 s t i ck er s !
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
★ “Whether sublimely happy or ridiculously goofy, Christelow’s
expressive monkeys pack a lot of appeal.”
—School Library Journal, starred review

Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree

“A nice bit of fun.” —School Library Journal

Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do

“A lively readaloud.” —The Bulletin

Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car

“Christelow’s watercolor and pencil illustrations
show great energy and movement, peppered with
just the right amount of silliness.”
—Booklist

Also by Eileen Christelow:

Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do
978-0-899-19769-2 $15.00 CL 978-0-395-75830-4 $16.00 CL
978-0-395-55701-3 $5.95 PA 978-0-618-04032-2 $5.95 PA
978-0-547-13176-4 $11.99 BB Lap Edition 978-0-618-24615-1 $5.95 BB
978-0-618-73276-0 $9.95 Book & CD
Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car
Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake 978-0-395-92566-9 $15.00 CL
978-0-618-49647-1 $15.00 CL 978-0-618-48602-1 $6.99 PA
978-0-618-49648-8 $6.99 PA
978-0-618-46264-3 $5.95 BB

Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree

978-0-395-54434-1 $16.00 CL
978-0-395-66413-1 $6.99 PA
978-0-395-98033-0 $5.95 BB
978-0-618-85284-0 $9.95 Book & CD

HMH Books • Fall 2009 45

 October
Virginia Lee Burton’s enduring winter favorite—
PAPERBACK

Full-color illustrations now with a glittery cover and stickers!

Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
40 pages • 9 5⁄8 x 8 3⁄4
Ctn qty: 50
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Paperback picture book
Hardcover edition:
$16.00 CL
978-0-395-18155-3
Book & Cassette edition:
$9.95
978-0-395-95991-6
Book & CD edition
$10.99
978-0-547-25264-3
See page 106.

$6.99 PA/$8.99 CAN

978-0-395-18562-9

Turn to page 86-87 to see everything

we’re doing to mark Virginia Lee
Burton’s birthday.

More
than one
million
copies Katy and the Big Snow
sold in all Virginia Lee Burton
formats!
“Bright, vigorous pictures with plenty of action and endless detail portray Katy
at work for the Highway Department of the city of Geoppolis.”—Horn Book

To celebrate the one-hundredth anniversary of Virginia Lee Burton’s birth, we have

created a glitter-cover edition of Katy and the Big Snow, complete with snowy stick-
ers.
For more than sixty years, children have been enjoying the tale of Katy, the
strong and sturdy tractor. In this enduring winter favorite from Caldecott
Medal–winner Burton, Katy finally gets her chance to shine when a blizzard buries
the city of Geoppolis beneath a blanket of snow.

Virginia Lee Burton (1909–1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the
most beloved books ever written for children, including the 1942 Caldecott Medal–winner
The Little House and Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel.

46 HMH Books • Fall 2009

 Saint-Exupéry ’s worldwide classic now

PICTURE BOOK
October
in a stunning pop-up format. Full-color illustrations
All Ages
64 pages • 8 1⁄4 x 11 1⁄2
US, C, O (-EU)
B/T/A/P/M/S: Gallimard Jeunesse
Pop-up book

$35.00 CL/$47.95 CAN

978-0-547-26069-3

MARKETING
• 15 international licensees are
publishing The Little Prince Pop-
Up this fall.
• National advertising
• Online promotions
• Publicity

The Little Prince

Deluxe Pop-Up Book
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
“What appears to be a fairy tale for children opens like the petals of the Little
Prince’s flower into a fantasy that has lessons for all of us.” —School Library Journal

After being stranded in a desert after a crash, a pilot comes in contact with
a captivating little prince who recounts his journey from planet to planet
and his search for what is most important in life.
For more than sixty-five years Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic,
The Little Prince, has captured readers’ hearts. The whimsical story
with a fairy tale feel has sold more than three million copies in all
formats. This exciting pop-up edition includes the complete original
text accompanied by Saint-Exupéry’s beautiful illustrations brought
to life through paper engineering. A must-have for long time fans, this
edition will also enchant a whole new generation.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–1944) was born in Lyon, France. A year after

The Little Prince was published his plane disappeared over the Mediterranean while
he was serving with a French air squadron on a reconnaissance mission. HMH Books • Fall 2009 47
 A playful and beautifully illustrated tale
PICTURE BOOK
February
Full-color illustrations sure to become an Easter classic.
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
32 pages • 8 x 8
Ctn qty: 50
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Picture book

$9.99 Rnf./$13.99 CAN

978-0-618-53243-8

This book is also listed on page 69.

With
Stickers!

Ollie’s Easter Eggs

A Gossie & Friends Book
Olivier Dunrea
Praise for previously published books about Ollie:

★ “These tales demonstrate once again how well their creator knows
his audience.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review of Ollie

“Parents and children will immediately relate to this youngster’s excitement.”

—School Library Journal on Merry Christmas, Ollie!

Also by Olivier Dunrea: Gossie, Gertie, BooBoo, and Peedie are all dyeing Easter eggs. Ollie wants Easter
eggs too and he has a plan to get them! Dunrea again gets the preschooler emo-
tions exactly right, capturing a range of holiday-inspired feelings, from Ollie’s wig-
gly impatience to be included to the pure surprise of the older goslings discover-
ing that Ollie has arranged the best Easter egg hunt of all. Includes a sheet of col-
orful stickers!

Merry Christmas, Ollie!

978-0-618-53242-1 $12.95 Rnf. Olivier Dunrea lives in the tiny village of Narrowsburg, New York, in the Catskill
Mountains, where he shares his home with two other artists and seven dogs.
48 HMH • Fall 2009
 A wonderful gift edition of an Easter favorite!

PICTURE BOOK
February
Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
56 pages • 5 5⁄8 x 7
Ctn qty: 50
US, C
B/T/A/P/M/S: Harold Ober
Picture book and charm
Hardcover edition:
$15.00 CL
978-0-395-15990-3
Paperback edition:
$6.95 PA
978-0-395-18557-5

$9.99 Paper-over-board/
$13.99 CAN
978-0-547-14418-4

Golden
charm
necklace
included!
The Country Bunny and
the Little Gold Shoes
Gift Edition with Charm Necklace
Du Bose Heyward Illustrated by Marjorie Flack
“Through its timeless tale of perseverance, kindness, and courage The Country
Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes . . . continues to touch readers of all ages today.”
—Children’s Literature

To celebrate the seventieth anniversary of The Country Bunny and the Little Gold
Shoes we present this special gift edition, which includes a charm of the golden
shoes—perfect for anyone who hopes to be wise, kind, and brave! This beloved
tale of a mother bunny, who dreams of being one of the official Easter Bunnies but
must first prove herself to old Grandfather Bunny, has won the hearts of genera-
tions and continues to appear on our bestseller list every Easter.

Du Bose Heyward (1885–1940) was the author of several books, including the critically
acclaimed novel Porgy, which was the inspiration for Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.
8-copy counter display
Marjorie Flack (1897–1958) was an author and illustrator of many children’s books, $87.92 978-0-547-26527-8
including The Story About Ping and The Boats on the River, which received a Caldecott Honor
in 1947. HMH Books • Fall 2009 49
 Curious George’s first Easter adventure!
PICTURE BOOK
March
Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
24 pages • 9 x 9
Ctn qty: 50
World
B/T/A/S: HMH
P/M: Universal
Picture book

$9.99 CL/$13.99 CAN

978-0-547-04825-3

Includes
egg-decorating
stickers!

Margret and H. A. Rey”s

Happy Easter, Curious George

George and the man with the yellow hat head to the park on a fine Easter morn-
ing. George sees the children in the park enjoying all kinds of activities, including
dyeing Easter eggs. George has never dyed eggs before and he can’t wait to join in.
He has so much fun playing with colors and
More Curious George holiday books:
patterns. Then he sees a man losing the eggs
they have decorated, so George decides to
help as only a monkey can. But wait! Can
George help find the missing Easter Bunny too?

Happy Halloween, Curious George

978-0-618-91952-9 $7.99 BB
Curious George Goes to a Costume Party
978-0-618-06564-6 $12.95 CL
978-0-618-06569-1 $3.95 PA

50 HMH Books • Fall 2009

 Two favorite Curious George adventures,

PAPERBACK
now with bonus activities!

Margret and H. A. Rey”s

Curious George and the Firefighters September
Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
24 pages • 8 x 8
George’s curiosity gets the better of him dur- Ctn qty: 50
ing a tour of the local fire station, and after World
B/T/A/S: HMH
creating a bit of a mess, he is swept along
P/M: Universal
with the firefighters to the scene of a fire. Paperback picture book
Although he isn’t able to help put out the Other editions:
978-0-618-49497-2 $12.00 CL
fire, George brings his own set of special
978-0-618-89194-8 $11.99
monkey talents and proves that having a fire BB Lap Edition
monkey isn’t such a bad idea after all. 978-0-618-58340-9 $9.95
Book & Cassette
NEW activities include a word jumble, fire
safety tips, and a maze. Available in time for $3.95 PA/$5.50 CAN
Fire Safety Month in October! 978-0-618-49496-5

Margret and H. A. Rey”s

Curious George in the Snow

George and the man with the yellow hat

September
enjoy watching the winter sports competi- Full-color illustrations
tion, but when they stop to warm up with Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
24 pages • 8 x 8
some hot cocoa, George’s curiosity leads to Ctn qty: 50
some wild rides up and down the slopes. It’s World
quite a day at the ski resort as George creates B/T/A/S: HMH
P/M: Universal
plenty of trouble but has plenty of fun along Paperback picture book
the way. Hardcover edition:
978-0-395-91902-6 $12.00
NEW bonus activities include a snowflake
craft project and a coin game for one or two $3.99 PA/$5.50 CAN
players. 978-0-395-91907-1

HMH Books • Fall 2009 51

 A make-your-own-book kit that inspires children
PICTURE BOOK

August
Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
24 pages • 9 x 9
Ctn qty: 24
World
B/T/A/S: HMH
P/M: Universal
Novelty

$14.99 CL/$21.95 CAN

978-0-547-22674-3

My Adventures with Curious George

A BUILD-YOUR-OWN-BOOK KIT

Children will have fun being author and illustrator as they join Curious George to
create their very own adventures! Younger kids can use storyline stickers to get
their imaginations rolling, while older children may prefer to use headline stickers
More Curious George or create their own themes.
interactive books:
The boxed activity kit includes the following:
• A hardcover, jacketed book with a die-cut to include your photo
• More than 150 stickers
• A CD of 200 images of Curious George artwork that children can print
• Bookmarks and bookplates
• Fill-in About-the-Author pages
• A Writer’s Notebook
Curious George and Me • Customizable lift-the-flaps
978-0-618-73762-8 $9.95 POB • A note to parents
Curious George Super Sticker Coloring • A great family activity that
Book
promotes creativity and literacy!
978-0-618-99877-7 $12.99 PA

52 HMH Books • Fall 2009

to create their own adventures with Curious George!

HMH Books • Fall 2009 53

 August
George is starring in his second movie!
PAPERBACK

Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
24 pages • 8 x 8
Ctn qty: 50
World
B/T/A/S: HMH
P/M: Universal
Paperback picture book

Curious George television series merchandise © Universal Studios. Curious George and related characters, created by Margret and H. A. Rey, are copyrighted and trademarked
$4.99 PA/$6.99 CAN
978-0-547-24297-2

by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company and used under license. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All rights reserved.
MARKETING
• Event level publicity
• Partnerships with top family
brands
• Live Curious George touring
stage show

Pull-out
movie
poster Curious George 2:
included! Follow That Monkey!

In Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! George befriends Kayla, a baby elephant,
at a magic show and helps her travel across the country to reunite with her family.
Accompanied by the man with the yellow hat, George travels by foot, train, and
truck to reach Kayla’s brother and sister in California. Their efforts on this epic
journey ultimately succeed in convincing the magic show owner that Kayla and
her family belong together.
This adaptation of the first direct-to-DVD Curious George movie, following the
highly successful motion picture Curious George, is full of fun, adventure, and, of
course, George’s curiosity! This wonderful DVD movie arrives in stores in Fall
2009.

54 HMH Books • Fall 2009

 Will George share his prize carrot . . . February

PAPERBACK
or is it too perfect to eat? Full-color illustrations
Ages 5–8 • K–Grade 3
24 pages • 6 x 9
Ctn qty: 50
World
B/T/A/S: HMH
P/M: Universal
Paperback early reader
Curious George television series merchandise © Universal Studios. Curious George and related characters, created by Margret and H. A. Rey, are copyrighted and trademarked

$3.99 PA/$5.50 CAN

978-0-547-24299-6
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company and used under license. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All rights reserved.

Curious George
The Perfect Carrot
More Curious George television series
early reader paperbacks:

With the help of the man with the yellow hat, Curious George plants and grows
carrots in a little garden plot of his own. When his carrots are finally ready to be
pulled from the ground, George decides that his prize carrot is too perfect to eat.
But when George stumbles upon his friend Bill’s pet bunnies, lost and hungry, he
doesn’t hesitate to share his carrot to help save the day.
George’s food-growing adventure has an environmentally friendly theme and
includes fun facts about locally grown foods and a delicious recipe for carrot
muffins.

Curious George Piñata Party

978-0-547-11962-5 $3.99 PA
978-0-547-23830-2 $3.99 Bilingual
English/Spanish PA

Curious George Plays Mini Golf

978-0-618-99986-6 $3.99 PA

HMH Books • Fall 2009 55

 This tabbed board book with a sparkly holiday
BOARD BOOK
September
Full-color illustrations cover features seven merry Christmas poems.
Ages 0–3 • PreK
14 pages • 9 x 8
Ctn qty: 50
World
B/T/A/S: HMH
P/M: Universal
Board book

Curious George television series merchandise © Universal Studios. Curious George and related characters, created by Margret and H. A. Rey, are copyrighted and trademarked
$7.99 BB/$10.99 CAN
978-0-547-23863-0

by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company and used under license. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All rights reserved.
Curious George
Christmas Countdown

Curious George is counting the days until Christmas! Join him as he celebrates the
More Curious George holiday by picking out a tree, baking cookies, enjoying the festive decorations,
tabbed board books: singing in the Christmas play, and sharing the magic of the season with his friends.
Adapted from the Holiday 2009 TV Christmas special,
Curious George Christmas Countdown is a
delectable holiday treat for fans to enjoy
one sweet poem at a time.
The cover incorporates fun, shiny foil
for holiday appeal.

Happy Halloween, Curious George

978-0-618-91952-9 $7.99 BB
Curious George Good Night Book
978-0-618-77711-2 $7.99 BB

56 HMH Books • Fall 2009

 Sticker puzzles, a card game, and hundreds of September

PAPERBACK
stickers! Hours of curious fun—great for trips! Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2.
124 pages • 8 x 10 3⁄4
Ctn qty: 20
World
B/T/A/S: HMH
P/M: Universal
Paperback picture book
Curious George television series merchandise © Universal Studios. Curious George and related characters, created by Margret and H. A. Rey, are copyrighted and trademarked

$12.99 PA/$17.99 CAN

978-0-547-23896-8
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company and used under license. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All rights reserved.

Curious George
Super Sticker Activity Book

This full-color paperback book is a treasure trove of exciting activities and more
More Super Sticker books:
than 500 stickers!
It includes the following:
• Search-and-find scenes with objects to look for
• Sticker puzzles with corresponding sticker pages to complete each picture
• Educational counting and matching activities
• Make-your-own craft activities
• Sturdy cut-out Curious George characters to color
• A cut-out matching memory game with 34 cards
• Stickers for all occasions!
Curious George
The Curious George Super Sticker Activity Book is jam-packed with games and Super Sticker Coloring Book
activities, making it perfect for kids ages 3 to 7 to enjoy on their own or share 978-0-618-99877-7 $12.99 PA
with siblings and friends. Five Little Monkeys
Super Sticker Activity Book
978-0-547-14419-1 $12.99 PA

HMH Books • Fall 2009 57

 Perfect for gift giving two new book packages
BOARD BOOK

January
Ages 0–3 • PreK
10 pages • 10 3⁄4 x 5 3⁄4 x 3⁄4
Ctn qty: 36
World
B/T/A/S: HMH
P/M: Universal
Novelty

$14.99 BB with blanket/

$19.99 CAN
978-0-547-24308-5

Wish sweet dreams

to your Curious
dreamer with this
Curious George
blanket and book.

Curious Baby Curious George

More Curious Baby titles: My Curious Dreamer Gift Set

Lull that curious baby to sleep with the promise of more adventure on the mor-
row. This lovely set—the perfect present for any new baby—contains a board
book: and snuggle-size blanket. The lyrical text follows George as he dreams his
way to a new day and lots of curious exploration on an imaginary hot-air balloon
ride, through pillow-play adventures, and splashing into a bath-time sea trip. The
book and blanket come in a patterned gift package that includes tips on how to
make the most out of your baby’s early reading experience.

Curious Baby Curious George books feature:

• Quality: All books are phthalate free and safety
Curious Baby Curious George: tested in the U.S.A.
My First Words at the Zoo • An innovative, baby-friendly format
978-0-618-99953-8 $14.99
BB with Snapsuit
• A sophisticated design and simple visual content
• A celebration of curiosity and the spirit of discovery
Curious Baby Curious George:
My Curious World • And that lovable monkey, Curious George!
978-0-547-21520-4 $14.99 Cloth BB

58 HMH Books • Fall 2009

from our special Curious Baby line!

BOARD BOOK
August
Full-color illustrations
Ages 0–3 • PreK
10 pages • 7 x 7 1⁄2
Ctn qty: 50
World
B/T/A/S: HMH
P/M: Universal
Novelty

$8.99 BB & CD/$11.99 CAN

978-0-547-23876-0

Share the joy

of music and reading
with this book
and classical
music CD.

Curious Baby Curious George

Music Play
This board book and CD introduces babies and toddlers to the magic of music,
rhythm, and dance. Curious George taps along and dances to music at home, with
his stuffed animals, around town, and all the way to bed. Your baby will enjoy the
sweet, rhyming text and classical music for a joyful musical experience anytime. More Curious Baby titles:
Included are tips for sharing music and movement with your new baby.
The classical CD includes Mozart’s Quartet in F Major, in three movements, and
Bach’s Quartet in E-flat Major, in two movements, played by the Christy Oboe
Quartet for twenty-five minutes of listening time.

The Christy Oboe Quartet includes three siblings: oboist Judy Christy, violinist Jay
Christy, and violist Jan-Marie Christy Joyce. Cellist John Marcy, Judy’s husband, completes
the ensemble. The Christy siblings began studying music at an early age, each taking up
Curious Baby Curious George:
several different instruments. All four quartet members currently hold titled positions in Counting Board Book with Beads
orchestras in the southeastern United States. 978-0-547-21521-1 $8.99 BB
Curious Baby Curious George:
My Little Boat Bath Book
978-0-547-21541-9 $12.99 Novelty

HMH Books • Fall 2009 59

 Celebrate National Curiosity Day in September 2009!
H. A. Rey was born on September 16, 1898. To honor this timeless children's book icon
and promote a love of reading, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will sponsor celebrations in bookstores, schools,
and libraries across the country to mark this special birthday! Here’s how you can host such an event.

Hosting a Curiosity Day event is easy!

Everything you need is at www.curiousgeorge.com.

DOWNLOAD YOUR FULL ACTIVITY KIT!

The website will be updated to
include downloadable information and
materials, including an event kit.

Event kits include:

• Planning calendar
• E-card invitations
• Curiosity center and decorating ideas
• Book lists
• History of Curious George
• Games
• Coloring sheets
• and much more!

INVITE CURIOUS GEORGE AND THE MAN

WITH THE YELLOW HAT TO YOUR CELEBRATION!
To rent a Curious George or Man with the Yellow Hat costume
for your event, call Costume Specialists at 800-596-9357!

BUILD YOUR OWN CURIOUS GEORGE BOUTIQUE!

Along with the timeless books by H. A. and Margret Rey,
find fun toys, games, clothing, and more! For a complete
list of licensed products and ordering information, visit
www.curiousgeorge.com.

Curious George plush dolls are available from

Russ Berrie. To order call 800-272-7877.

60 HMH Books • Fall 2009

 Martha—now star of her own TV show!
Martha Speaks is a new, animated series that premiered with 40 episodes on PBS KIDS in
September 2008 to great reviews. Designed to enrich the vocabulary of four- to seven-year-olds,
the series is based on the classic Houghton Mifflin Children’s books by Susan Meddaugh, about
a clever dog named Martha who eats alphabet soup and learns how to talk . . . but maybe not
how to stop!

“The great thing about the show . . .

is how seamlessly it weaves word usage into
the story lines of each episode. . . . The
“Martha’s a pretty savvy girl with some words are defined, used in sentences and
pretty good lessons. . . . [She] is a smart, repeated, yet at no time does any of this feel
confident, happy dog whose home life like—ugh!—school.”
illustrates how people should care for —SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
animals—another plus for the series.”
—ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

“Martha’s animation is colorful

and perky, just like Martha and the
“Kids will quickly fall in love with the charming
family home she inhabits.”
yellow canine at the heart of this series because
—HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
she’s fun-loving and excited to learn new things. . . .
MARTHA SPEAKS does a good job of exposing kids to new
vocabulary. . . . The show also makes an effort to weave in
positive messages about qualities like self-confidence,
friendship, and civic responsibility—all great lessons
for young kids.”—COMMON SENSE MEDIA

“The best of the

“The real draw is how the series
new crop of kid’s shows.”
boosts vocabularies, exploring words
—PEOPLE
that require more than a pictogram to
explain.”—TIME OUT KIDS

HMH Books • Fall 2009 61

 A humorous book about thoughtfulness is the per-
PICTURE BOOK
January
Full-color illustrations fect pick for any springtime gift-giving occasion.
Ages 5–8 • K–Grade 3
32 pages • 9 x 9
Ctn qty: 50
US, C
B/T: Contact HMH
A/S: HMH
P/M: WGBH
Picture book

$12.99 Rnf./$17.99 CAN

978-0-547-21058-2

This book is also listed on page 79.

Martha Says It with Flowers

based on the characters created by Susan Meddaugh

Martha always seems to do the wrong thing around Grandma Lucille, like saying
the wrong thing at the wrong time or crushing her favorite hat! To prove that she
really is a considerate dog, Martha decides to find something extra special for
Grandma’s birthday. But choosing the right gift for a human is a lot harder than it
looks, especially when Martha’s idea of the perfect present is a wormy apple or
slab of bacon! In the end, Martha learns that thoughtfulness and perseverance
count for far more than any gift.

62 HMH Books • Fall 2009

 Martha finds out that, unlike learning to speak, January

PAPERBACK
being a farm dog doesn’t come naturally! Full-color illustrations
Ages 5–7 • K–Grade 2
24 pages • 6 x 9
Ctn qty: 50
US, C
B/T: Contact HMH
A/S: HMH
P/M: WGBH
Paperback early reader

$3.99 PA/$5.50 CAN

978-0-547-21060-5

NEW
early
reader
series

Farm Dog Martha

based on the characters created by Susan Meddaugh

Martha is visiting a farm for the first time. Along with learning new words, Martha
loves to learn new skills, so she volunteers to help out with the chores. But who
knew that would mean rising before dawn? And how was she supposed
to know the sheep weren’t allowed in the house? She doesn’t
think she’s cut out to be a farm dog—until she’s able to raise the alarm that
a coyote is on the loose!
Fun vocabulary activities include a word scramble and animal-matching
game.

HMH Books • Fall 2009 63

 January
Martha is happy to teach her friend Truman new
PAPERBACK

Full-color illustrations tricks, especially when it means playing catch!

Ages 5–7 • K–Grade 2
24 pages • 6 x 9
Ctn qty: 50
US, C
B/T: Contact HMH
A/S: HMH
P/M: WGBH
Paperback early reader

$3.99 PA/$5.50 CAN

978-0-547-21061-2

Play Ball!
based on the characters created by Susan Meddaugh

Martha is surprised when her friend Truman wants to run away and invites her to
come along. While Martha is always up for an adventure, she knows there’s
more to the story. She soon learns he’s afraid of going to his softball game
the next day because he can’t catch the ball. If there’s anything Martha is
an expert at, it’s playing catch! With the help of their human and doggy
friends, Martha coaches Truman to catch the ball without fear. But will he be
good enough for the big game? Includes a vocabulary matching game and a fill-in-the-
blank word activity.

64 HMH Books • Fall 2009

 Martha has a lot to say when she loses her collar January

PAPERBACK
and gets taken to the animal shelter! Full-color illustrations
Ages 6–9 • Grades 1–4
96 pages • 5 1⁄4 x 7 5⁄8
Ctn qty: 50
US, C
B/T: Contact HMH
A/S: HMH
P/M: WGBH
Paperback Chapter book

$5.99 PA/$7.99 CAN

978-0-547-21050-6

NEW
full-color
chapter
book
series
Shelter Dog Blues
based on the characters created by Susan Meddaugh

Martha loses her collar and ends up at the local

animal shelter. With her usual energy and pluck,
she is soon organizing a pound break for all her
new doggy friends but it doesn’t work out exactly
as planned. When Martha’s family finally comes to
take her home, she realizes that she can’t leave her
shelter friends behind. Martha, Helen, and her
friends cook up a spectacular plan—Wagstaff city’s
first Top Dog Show—to find families for all the
pound pooches. Includes a cast-of-characters
introduction, a glossary, and two pages of word-fun
activities.

HMH Books • Fall 2009 65

 January
In two fast-paced and fun whodunit stories, Martha
PAPERBACK

Full-color illustrations showcases her crime-fighting abilities.

Ages 6–9 • Grades 1–4
96 pages • 5 1⁄4 x 7 5⁄8
Ctn qty: 50
US, C
B/T: Contact HMH
A/S: HMH
P/M: WGBH
Paperback chapter book

$5.99 PA/$7.99 CAN

978-0-547-21055-1

Activities
included

Martha on the Case

based on the characters by Susan Meddaugh

Two mysteries in one book! At Alice’s birthday party, somebody—or some

animal—has ruined the birthday cake. Facing accusations from Alice’s brother and
his cat, Nelson (Martha’s nemesis), Martha proclaims her innocence in spite of
overwhelming cake-crumb evidence. Finally clearing her name, Martha moves on
to apply her detective skills to uncover a plot to rob a local jewelry store. But it
turns out that the main suspects are police detectives on a stakeout. Has Martha
foiled the stakeout plan for good, or can she rally her canine friends to help her
catch the real criminals? Includes a cast-of-characters introduction, a glossary, and two
pages of word-fun activities.

66 HMH Books • Fall 2009

 MARKETING
Martha Speaks is on PBS five days a week!

Martha’s website at www.marthathetalkingdog.com

Visit Martha’s new website, where you can find:
• games
• a complete list of books
• resources for educators and librarians
Host your own Martha Speaks Canine Caper Party. The event
kit is available online at www.marthathetalkingdog.com.
Event kits are filled with:
• magnets
• stickers
• signed bookplates
• lots of fun activities and games for the whole
family (both two-legged and four-legged members).

Co-host events with your local public television station

Martha costume
• Invite Martha to your special event.
Just call Costume Specialists at 800-596-9357
• Advertising
• Online campaign to parenting, literacy,
and pet bloggers and websites
• National author events
• Licensed product: plush doll
from Kids Preferred for Holiday 2009!

HMH Books • Fall 2009 67

Illustration from Who Would Like a Christmas Tree? See page 71.
 A playful and beautifully illustrated tale

PICTURE BOOK
February
sure to become an Easter classic. Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
32 pages • 8 x 8
Ctn qty: 50
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Picture book

$9.95 Rnf./$13.50 CAN

978-0-618-53243-8

This book is also listed on page 48.

With
Stickers!

Ollie’s Easter Eggs

A Gossie & Friends Book
Olivier Dunrea
Praise for previously published books about Ollie:

★ “These tales demonstrate once again how well their creator knows
his audience.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review of Ollie

“Parents and children will immediately relate to this youngster’s excitement.”

—School Library Journal on Merry Christmas, Ollie!

Gossie, Gertie, BooBoo, and Peedie are all dyeing Easter eggs. Ollie wants Easter Also by Olivier Dunrea:
eggs too and he has a plan to get them! Dunrea again gets the preschooler emo-
tions exactly right, capturing a range of holiday-inspired feelings, from Ollie’s wig-
gly impatience to be included to the pure surprise of the older goslings discover-
ing that Ollie has arranged the best Easter egg hunt of all. Includes a sheet of col-
orful stickers!

Merry Christmas, Ollie!

Olivier Dunrea lives in the tiny village of Narrowsburg, New York, in the Catskill 978-0-618-53242-1 $12.95 Rnf.
Mountains, where he shares his home with two other artists and seven dogs.
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009 69
 This fast-paced escapade is filled with derring-do,
PICTURE BOOK
January
Full-color illustrations close calls, and a sweet reward!
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
32 pages • 9 x 9
Ctn qty: 40
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Picture book

$16.00 Rnf./$21.95 CAN

978-0-618-99184-6

Sunday Love
Starring Bruno the Burglar
Alison Paul

Some things just go together, like chocolate and vanilla, valentines and hearts,
Bruno and his one true love.
Can you blame him?
This is a romance every sweet tooth can relate to . . .
Children will love following the action in this black, white, and red adventure
Also by Alison Paul:
that celebrates everyone’s favorite dessert: ice cream.
The theme of reuniting with your true love makes this a great Valentine’s Day
gift for kids of any age.

Alison Paul is a hopeless romantic and a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design.
When Paul is not stealing hearts, she’s eating ice cream in snowy Providence, Rhode Island.

The Crow (A Not So Scary Story)

978-0-618-66380-4 $16.00 Rnf.

70 Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009

 Discover how Christmas trees share their gifts

PICTURE BOOK
September
with woodland critters, season by season. Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
32 pages • 7 3⁄4 x 11
Ctn qty: 50
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Picture book

$16.00 Rnf./$21.95 CAN

978-0-547-04625-9

Who Would Like a Christmas Tree?

A Tree for All Seasons
Ellen Bryan Obed Illustrated by Anne Hunter

Who would like a Christmas tree? That all depends on when you ask. In January,
in February, in March, in April . . . the black-capped chickadees, the field mice,
the white-tailed deer, and the woodcock come to claim the tree. They want it for Also written and illustrated
breakfast, lunch, and dinner, for shelter and protection, for a place to start a new by Anne Hunter:

family. Can a Christmas tree be all that? Yes, and even more . . . The year has just
begun!

Ellen Bryan Obed grew up in Maine, never far from balsam-fir forests. Now she lives in
the Central Maine Highlands, where Christmas tree plantations line the hills.

Anne Hunter grew up in Lake Worth, Florida. She has worked as an illustrator, writer, and
painter for many years and lives on an old Christmas tree farm in southwestern Vermont. Possum’s Harvest Moon
978-0-395-91824-1 $6.95 PA
Possum and the Peeper
978-0-618-07030-5 $6.95 PA

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009 71

 A bumbling but helpful elephant makes a big
PICTURE BOOK
September
Full-color illustrations impression when he visits his friends in Icetown.
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
48 pages • 9 x 9
Ctn qty: 30
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Picture book

$17.00 Rnf./$22.95 CAN

978-0-618-69494-5

Come Back Soon

Daniel Schallau

It’s a long way from Elephant Island to Icetown, but good friends will travel great
distances to visit one another. And so Elephant leaves home to see his penguin
penpals. Elephant has helped them build a hotel, and there will be a party in his
honor.
In Icetown, things don’t go as planned. In fact, they don’t go smoothly at all.
But just as friends will travel far across the sea to be with one another, good
friends will also always help to make things right.
A story of friendship, travel, and global community, Come Back Soon will cheer
anyone who has ever made a mistake and been forgiven.

Daniel Schallau worked for various architecture firms in the United States, then traveled to
Tokyo, Japan, where he now works as an English teacher and an illustrator. And just like
his character Elephant, Schallau sometimes feels a bit clumsy and big and forgetful . . .
Fortunately, he always feels at home with his wife and two young children.

72 Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009

In this fascinating book, Caldecott Honor winner

PICTURE BOOK
October
Steve Jenkins writes about creatures that are Full-color illustrations
Ages 5–8 • K–Grade 3
more dangerous than you’d expect. 32 pages • 10 x 10
Ctn qty: 30
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Nonfiction picture book

$16.00 Rnf./$21.95 CAN

978-0-618-96620-2

MARKETING
• Full-color brochure of all Steve
Jenkins books
• Conference promotions
• Author blog posts

Never Smile at a Monkey

And 17 Other Important Things to Remember
Steve Jenkins

Also by Steve Jenkins:

When it comes to wild animals, everyone knows there are certain things you just
don’t do. It’s clearly a bad idea to tease a tiger, pull a python’s tail, or bother a
black widow spider. But do you know how dangerous it can be to pet a platypus,
collect a cone shell, or touch a tang fish? Some creatures have developed unusual
ways of protecting themselves or catching prey, and this can make them unexpect-
edly hazardous to your health.
In this dynamic and fascinating picture book, you’ll find out what you should
never do if you encounter one of these surprisingly dangerous animals.
Down, Down, Down:
A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea
Steve Jenkins lives with his wife, Robin Page, and their three children in Colorado. He is 978-0-618-966363 $17.00 Rnf.
the author and illustrator of many books for children. For more information about Steve How Many Ways Can You Catch a Fly?
and his books visit his website at www.stevejenkinsbooks.com. 978-0-618-96634-9 $16.00 Rnf.

For more Steve Jenkins

books, see page 41.

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009 73

 In this visually stunning and innovative book, a
PICTURE BOOK
September
Full-color illustrations brave mouse and his friend find a surprising way
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
32 pages • 11 x 9
to outwit privileged cats.
Ctn qty: 30
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Picture book

$16.00 Rnf./$21.95 CAN

978-0-618-99718-3

MARKETING
• E-card
• Full-color postcards
• Author appearances

But Who Will Bell the Cats?

Cynthia von Buhler

Finally, the solution to Aesop’s age-old question: But who will bell the cats?
Mouse and his friend, Brown Bat, are determined to get out of the basement and
into the banquet hall to join the fun and frolicking there. But escape won’t be easy
with the cats blocking their efforts . . .
It will take many attempts and a surprising solution for Mouse and Bat to suc-
ceed.
Cynthia von Buhler’s enchanted upstairs/downstairs world shows readers the
Also by Cynthia von Buhler: rewards of determination, bravery, and creativity—and reminds them of the
uncomplicated power of kindness.

Cynthia von Buhler’s work has been compared to a trip down an ornate rabbit hole. Her
award-winning art has been displayed in galleries and museums around the world, as well
as in books, magazines, and newspapers. She lives with her husband, eight cats, one dog,
seven doves, and an unknown number of mice below the floorboards.

The Cat Who Wouldn’t Come Inside

978-0-618-56314-2 $16.00 Rnf.

74 Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009

 A picture book biography of the true adventures

PICTURE BOOK
November
of a pair of brothers who became the most Full-color illustrations
Ages 5–8 • K–Grade 3
innovative bird photographers of all time. 32 pages • 11 x 9
Ctn qty: 38
World
B/T/A/P/M/S: HMH
Nonfiction picture book

$16.00 Rnf./$21.95 CAN

978-0-547-07675-1

In the Belly of an Ox
The Unexpected Photographic Adventures
of Richard and Cherry Kearton
Rebecca Bond

Raised in the moorlands of Yorkshire, Richard and Cherry Kearton developed a

boyhood fascination with nature that fostered their great desire to photograph it.
Together the brothers invented ingenious camouflage “hides” (including one inside
the belly of an ox) in order to get closer to their subjects: birds. After three years,
the brothers published the first natural history book entirely illustrated with pho-
tographs; it changed the way people view birds and their nests, inspiring them to
protect them rather than plunder them. Also by Rebecca Bond:

Rebecca Bond was born in Vienna, Austria, but raised in Peacham, Vermont. She spent
summer days building forts and rafts near her house and still feels defined by the rural
environment of her childhood. “It was through this world of hilly landscape and marked
seasons,” she writes, “that I became someone who lives to read and watch and draw.”

The Great Doughnut Parade

978-0-618-77705-1 $17.00 Rnf.

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009 75

PICTURE BOOK
A twenty-fifth anniversary gift edition of the
September
Full-color illustrations
Ages 3–7 • PreK–Grade 2
32 pages • 11 3⁄8 x 9
Ctn qty: 34
US, C, O
B/T/A/S: HMH
P/M: Castle Rock Entertainment
Picture book

$18.95 Rnf./$25.95 CAN Cover not final.

978-0-395-38949-2

Includes:
• Silver foil cover
• CD recording
of book The Polar Express
• Message from Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition
Chris Van Allsburg Chris Van Allsburg

“The Polar Express is magic indeed.”

—New York Times

For twenty-five years, The Polar Express has been a treasured holiday classic. To
commemorate this special anniversary, a lavish gift edition has been created. The
set includes a silver foil border, a CD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, a note
from Chris Van Allsburg, and a silvery keepsake “All Aboard” ornament.
Awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1986, The Polar Express has sold
more than 7 million copies, become a classic holiday movie, and been translated
into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday
season.

Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar
Express, as well being as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi.
He has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children’s literature.
He lives in Rhode Island with his wife and two children.

76 Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009

beloved bestseller and Caldecott Medal–winning book!
1986 Caldecott Medal Winner
A New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated
Children’s Book of the Year
A New York Times Bestseller
ALA Notable Children’s Book
Booklist Editors’ Choice
A Horn Book Fanfare Selection

“One of Van Allsburg’s most treasured visions.”—Newsweek

“As always, the forms are sculptured, the perspectives as dazzling as they are audacious, the
colors rich and elegant, the use of light and shadow masterly.”—The Horn Book Guide

“Even the most hardened Santa doubters might find in The Polar Express the faith
to believe again.”—American Bookseller

$250,000 Marketing Campaign

“25 Days of the Polar Express” website promotion on www.polarexpress.com

• A special online Christmas Countdown Calendar Widget will be available with 25 days
of holiday fun, including activities, recipes, and games, as well as contests to win bells,
autographed copies of The Polar Express, and a library of children’s books by Chris Van
Allsburg.

• Deluxe event kits include activity sheets, recipe cards, scrapbook pages, games, and bells.
All the elements necessary to host a wonderful celebration of holiday time, sharing, and
giving in your bookstore, library, or home!

• National advertising: print and television

• Author tour

• National publicity

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009 77

 Let’s be thankful! The beloved Jamaica series has
PICTURE BOOK
October
Full-color illustrations a new addition.
Ages 5–8 • K–Grade 3
32 pages • 8 3⁄4 x 8
Ctn qty: 50
World English
B/A: HMH
T/P/M/S: Text: Nancy Gallt
Art: HMH
Picture book

$16.00 Rnf./$21.95 CAN

978-0-618-98231-8

Jamaica Is Thankful
Juanita Havill Illustrated by Anne Sibley O’Brien

“The text and illustrations work together to create a portrait of a warm family,
Also by Juanita Havill and illustrated
by Anne Sibley O’Brien: ethnically diverse school, and close friendship.”
—The Horn Book Guide on Jamaica and Brianna

Jamaica’s friend Kristin cannot keep her new kitten and hopes that Jamaica will be
able to give her a good home. There’s one problem: Jamaica’s brother Ossie is aller-
gic to cats. She wants to keep the kitten, but she also wants her brother to be
healthy. In the end, Jamaica and Kristin realize they should be thankful for every-
thing they already have.
Juanita Havill’s down-to-earth storytelling complemented by Anne Sibley
Brianna, Jamaica, and the O’Brien’s warm watercolors once again bring the inner lives of children to life and
Dance of Spring show there is a lot to be thankful for.
978-0-618-07700-7 $16.00 Rnf.
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Jamaica’s Find Juanita Havill and Anne Sibley O’Brien have collaborated on six previous stories about
978-0-395-39376-5 $16.00 Rnf. Jamaica and her friends. Havill lives in Cave Creek, Arizona, and O’Brien lives on Peaks
978-0-395-45357-5 $6.95 PA Island, Maine.
978-0-547-11961-8 $10.99 Book & CD

78 Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009

 A humorous book about thoughtfulness is

PICTURE BOOK
January
the perfect pick for any springtime Full-color illustrations
Ages 5–8 • K–Grade 3
gift-giving occasion. 32 pages • 9 x 9
Ctn qty: 50
US, C
B/T: Contact HMH
A/S: HMH
P/M: WGBH
Picture book

$12.99 Rnf./$17.99 CAN

978-0-547-21058-2

This book is also listed on page 62.

For more books about Martha
see pages 61-67.

Martha Says It with Flowers

based on the characters by Susan Meddaugh

Martha always seems to do the wrong thing around Grandma Lucille, like saying
the wrong thing at the wrong time or treading on her favorite hat! To prove that
she really is a considerate dog, Martha decides to find something extra special for
Grandma’s birthday. But choosing the right gift for a human is a lot harder than it
looks, especially when Martha’s idea of the perfect present is a wormy apple or
slab of bacon! In the end, Martha learns that thoughtfulness and perseverance
count for far more than any gift could.

This book is based on an episode from Martha Speaks, the animated series that
premiered on PBS KIDS in September 2008 to much acclaim and success. Based
on the classic books by Susan Meddaugh about a talking dog named Martha, this
series is designed to enrich the vocabulary of four to seven-year-olds.

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009 79

 Fascinating facts and cheerful illustrations
PICTURE BOOK
September
Full-color illustrations tell the story of this rock star of grains
Ages 5–8 • K–Grade 3
32 pages • 9 x 9
and its rich history in America.
Ctn qty: 40
World
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Nonfiction picture book

$16.00 Rnf./$21.95 CAN

978-0-618-50751-1

The Life and Times of Corn

Charles Micucci

What grain has seeds in all colors of the rainbow, can grow twenty feet high, is often
harvested by moonlight, and is more valuable to the United States than gold?

Also by Charles Micucci:

As the New York Times Book Review said, “Micucci knows how to grab his audi-
ence” and is “canny about organizing his material.” Building upon his successful
series of creative science for the younger grades, the author/illustrator of the Life
and Times series focuses on the science, uses, and history of America’s most preva-
lent crop. A master of fascinating trivia, he knows just how to draw readers in and
expand on a seemingly small topic.

Charles Micucci is the author/illustrator of the popular Life and Times series and a lifelong
fan of corn. As part of his research for this book, he grew Tom Thumb popcorn in a pot,
painted-mountain corn in a barrel, and a row of hybrid sweet corn near a hedgerow. His
The Life and Times of the Ant
978-0-618-00559-8 $16.00 Rnf. favorite way to eat corn is . . . popped. He lives in Nutley, New Jersey.
978-0-618-68949-1 $6.95 PA
The Life and Times of the Honeybee
978-0-395-86139-4 $6.95 PA

80 Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009

 Mouse and Mole’s playful bout of birding is

EARLY READER
September
combined with their creativity in this Full-color illustrations
Ages 6–9 • Grades 1–4
onomatopoeic early reader. 48 pages • 6 x 8
Ctn qty: 50
World
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Early reader

$15.00 Rnf./$19.95 CAN

978-0-547-15222-6

Mouse and Mole

Fine Feathered Friends
Wong Herbert Yee
Also by Wong Herbert Yee:

It is a blustery spring day, and Mouse and Mole are very excited. They are going
bird watching! They are planning to make bird books! Mouse and Mole pack
paper and crayons and hurry outside. It turns out birds are not so easy to watch.
Splashing in puddles scares them away. Stepping on crunchy leaves does too.
Mole rubs his snout. Mouse twirls her tail. Together, they come up with a plan to
get closer to the birds. A plan that includes glue and feathers . . .
Join Mouse and Mole on another high-flying adventure in which teamwork,
Upstairs Mouse, Downstairs Mole
brainstorming, and good ideas always make for a fun day out. 978-0-618-47313-7 $15.00 Rnf.
978-0-618-91586-6 $3.99 PA

Wong Herbert Yee is the author and illustrator of many books for children. This is his Abracadabra! Magic
with Mouse and Mole
fourth book about Mouse and Mole. He lives in Michigan.
978-0-618-91586-6 $15.00 Rnf.

For Eek! There’s a Mouse in the House

by Wong Herbert Yee, see page 42.

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Spring 2009 81

 A young girl’s talent helps her rise above difficult
PICTURE BOOK
January
Full-color illustrations circumstances in this picture book biography.
Ages 6–9 • Grades 1–4
32 pages • 8 1⁄2 x 11
Ctn qty: 40
World
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$16.00 Rnf./$21.95 CAN

978-0-618-95974-7

The Little Piano Girl

The Story of Mary Lou Williams, Jazz Legend
Ann Ingalls and Maryann Macdonald
Illustrated by Giselle Potter

What if you loved music more than anything? Suppose you had just learned to
play the piano. Imagine that your family has to move to a new city and you have
to leave your piano behind. People don’t like you in the new city because of what
you look like. How will you make yourself feel better?
Mary Lou Williams, like Mozart, began playing the piano when she was four; at
eight she became a professional musician. She wrote music for Duke Ellington,
Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie and was one of the most powerful women in
jazz. This is the story of Mary Lou’s childhood in Pittsburgh, where she played the
piano for anyone who would listen.

Ann Ingalls and Maryann Macdonald are sisters and lifelong music lovers. Ingalls lives in
Kansas City, Missouri, and Macdonald lives in New York City.

Giselle Potter lives in New York with her family. She has illustrated more than twenty
books, including The Honest-to-Goodness Truth by Patricia McKissack.

82 Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009

 In their third adventure Dodsworth and his

EARLY READER
November
duck arrive in England! Full-color illustrations
Ages 6–9 • Grades 1–4
48 pages • 6 x 9
Ctn qty: 50
World
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Early reader

$15.00 Rnf./$19.95 CAN

978-0-547-13816-9

Dodsworth in London
Tim Egan

After traveling to New York and Paris, Dodsworth and his duck have now arrived
Also by Tim Egan:
in London via hot-air balloon. There is so much to see! Double-decker buses!
Palaces! Fog!
But a crowded bus stop leads to a hilarious case of mistaken identity and . . . a
lost duck. Time to call in Scotland Yard?
Join Dodsworth and his duck for the third comedic adventure of this globe
trotting duo.

Tim Egan is the author and illustrator of many books for children, none of which involved
ducks with British accents until now. Sometimes Egan writes with a British accent, but you
can’t always tell. For more information about the author and his books visit Dodsworth in Paris
978-0-618-98062-8 $15.00 Rnf.
www.timegan.com.
Dodsworth in New York
978-0-618-77708-2 $15.00 Rnf.

For Dodsworth in New York

by Tim Egan, see page 110.

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009 83

 December Grace has to do a school project about potato
Black-and-white illustrations chips and once again learns some important
FICTION

Ages 6–9 • Grades 1–4

176 pages • 5 1⁄2 x 7 3⁄4 lessons about friendship.
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978-0-547-15223-3

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Just Grace and the Snack Attack

Charise Mericle Harper

Also by Charise Mericle Harper: After reading this new book about Just Grace you will know how to . . .
1. turn your favorite potato chips into a tasty chipwich,
2. draw and fold up your very own zine, which is a cool little book made from
only one piece of paper, and
3. look for and use the special powers of the wish chip.

And this book will probably make you feel a little bit hungry, and if it does, then
you will know you are having a “snack attack” just like Grace!
Move over Judy Moody, Amber Brown, and Clementine, there’s a new spunky
Just Grace
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Just Grace Walks the Dog
Charise Mericle Harper has written and illustrated the Just Grace books all by herself.
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For Just Grace Goes Green raisins. She lives in Mamaroneck, New York, with her lovely family. You can visit her web-
by Charise Mericle Harper, see page 113.
site at www.chariseharper.com.

84 Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009

 The first in a new illustrated chapter book series September
chockablock with mysterious beasts, magic, and Black-and-white illustrations

FICTION
Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7
far-flung exploration. 160 pages • 5 1⁄4 x 7 3⁄4
Ctn qty: 12
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The Flight of the Phoenix

Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist: Book I
R. L. LaFevers Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

Nathaniel Fludd’s life has taken a turn for the worst. With his parents lost at sea,
he lands on the doorstep of a distant cousin—the world’s last remaining beastolo- Also by R. L. LaFevers:
gist. Soon Nate is whisked off on his first expedition, to Arabia, where the world’s
only phoenix prepares to lay its new egg. When disaster strikes, Nate quickly finds
himself all alone.
Will he be able to see the phoenix safely hatched, keep his accidental pet grem-
lin out of trouble, and rescue his guardian from the Bedouin? If he fails, nothing
will stand between the world’s mythical creatures and extinction. Too bad Nate’s
not the sort of boy who enjoys adventure . . . yet.

R. L. LaFevers lives with her family in southern California. For more information about Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos
the author and her books visit www.rllafevers.com. 978-0-618-75638-4 $16.00 CL
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Kelly Murphy lives in southern New England. You can visit her website at
Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris
www.kelmurphy.com. 978-0-618-92764-7 $16.00 CL

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009 85

PICTURE BOOK

Updated editions of Virginia Lee Burton’s

November
Full-color illustrations
Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7
80 pages • 9 9⁄16 x 9
Ctn qty: 30 CL 50 PA
World
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$22.00 Rnf./$29.95 CAN

978-0-547-19508-7

$7.99 PA/$10.99 CAN

978-0-547-20359-1

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Virginia Lee Burton
A Horn Book Fanfare selection

“Miss Burton succeeds in giving the reader a sense of his own place
in the magnificent flow of time and creation.—Horn Book

“Imaginative in conception, dramatic in execution, and remarkably

successful in conveying a sense of infinite time encompassing the evolution
Virginia Lee Burton (1909–1968) of the earth and life.”—Booklist
was the author and illustrator of
many beloved children’s books,
Earth takes center stage in this updated version of Virginia Lee Burton’s 1962 clas-
including the 1942 Caldecott
sic Life Story. Told through five acts, Burton’s art and text tell the history of Earth
Medal–winner The Little House and
from its beginning to the present day. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel.
of the planet’s history and their leading roles in it today. The book has been up-
She lived with her two sons,
Aristides and Michael, and her hus-
dated with cutting-edge science, including up-to-the-minute information on fossil
band, George Demetrios, the sculp- records and the geologic principles. We are thrilled to provide this artistic and
tor, in Folly Cove, a part of visionary work in time for the anniversary of Virginia Lee Burton’s one-hundredth
Gloucester, Massachusetts. birthday.

86 Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009

classic story of the life of our planet!
2009 is the 100th anniversary of
Virginia Lee Burton’s birth!
Join the celebration!
• “Those Telling Lines: The Art of Virginia Lee Burton” will be a special exhibit at the Eric
Carle Museum of Picture Book Art from March 24– June 21, 2009.
• The Cape Ann Symphony has premiered a musical based on Katy and the Big Snow.
• “A Sense of Place,” a documentary about Virginia Lee Burton’s life and work, will air on
select PBS stations and is available on DVD.

To learn more about Virginia Lee Burton, don’t miss:

Virginia Lee Burton: A Life in Art

by Barbara Elleman
Well-known children’s literature expert Barbara Elleman introduces the exu-
berant life, art, and books of Virginia Lee Burton, complemented by
family photographs, illustrations, and other images of her inspiring work.
978-0-618-00342-6 $20.00 CL

Also by Virginia Lee Burton:

The Little House Choo Choo
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978-0-395-25938-2 $7.99 PA 978-0-395-47942-1 $6.95 PA
978-0-547-13104-7 $7.99 BB
978-0-618-91651-1 $9.95 Book & CD Maybelle the Cable Car
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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel 70th 978-0-395-84003-0 $6.95 PA
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978-0-395-25939-9 $7.99 PA Book & Cassette
978-0-618-84019-9 $7.99 BB
978-0-618-73756-7 $9.95 Book & CD

See pages 46 and 106 for new editions of Katy and the Big Snow.
For a complete list of books by Virginia Lee Burton, visit www.hmhbooks.com.

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009 87

 November
This touching sequel to Prairie Summer and
Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7 Lessons reminds us of the importance of leaving
FICTION

112 pages • 5 x 7
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Prairie Winter
Bonnie Geisert

The Cresbard School means a lot to sixth grader Rachel Johnson. It means classes
with a beloved teacher, important band rehearsals for the upcoming concert in
Chicago, and time to hang out with Winnie and Darren and the rest of the town
kids. For a twelve-year-old living on a remote prairie farm with no phone, school
also means connection. And that connection is about to be severed. The most dan-
gerous winter that Rachel has ever known has descended on Cresbard, marooning
her on the farm and keeping her from the school she so desperately loves. Then,
Also by Bonnie Geisert: in a surprising turn of events, Rachel’s dad agrees to fly his three oldest daughters
to town so they can continue the school year. Rachel will be boarding in a hotel
with no parents, no rules, and no chores. Her choice of desserts every night, two-
stepping with Darren Baxter at the school dance . . . Will Rachel ever be able to
return to farm life after this?

Bonnie Geisert grew up on a farm near Cresbard, South Dakota, and her childhood adven-
tures there inspired many of the events in her Prairie trilogy. Geisert now lives in a small
Lessons
978-0-618-47899-6 $15.00 CL town in northern Illinois, where she still revels in beautiful prairie winters.

88 Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009

 In the ninth rollicking adventure in The Squire’s September
Tales series, Terence, embarks on his most Ages 10 and up • Grades 5 and up

FICTION
224 pages • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄4
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The Squire’s Quest

Gerald Morris

Why is it, Terence wondered, that the things you know most surely are always the
things you can’t demonstrate to anyone else?
And why is it, after all of these years, that Terence is still just a squire, offering
advice on how best to scrub the rust spots from armor? But Squire Terence has Also by Gerald Morris:
more to worry about than his place on the social scale. For all the peace and
prosperity that has made England famous across Europe, Terence is uneasy. After
nearly six months without contact with the World of the Faeries—not even from
his old friend, the mischievous sprite Robin—Terence is sure something is rotten
in King Arthur’s court.

“When I found Arthurian literature, years later, I knew at once that

I wanted to retell those grand tales.”—Gerald Morris
The Squire’s Tale
978-0-395-86959-8 $16.00 CL
Gerald Morris lives in Wausau, Wisconsin, with his wife and their three children. In addi-
978-0-618-73743-7 $3.99 PA
tion to writing he serves as a minister in a church. The Squire’s Quest is the ninth book in
The Quest of the Fair Unknown
the The Squire’s Tales series. 978-0-618-63152-0 $16.00 CL

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009 89

 A riveting medical detective drama about a
NONFICTION
September
Full-color illustrations truly extraordinary discovery, by an
Ages 10 and up • Grades 5 and up
112 pages • 7 1⁄2 x 9
award-winning author.
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Nonfiction

$19.00 CL/$25.95 CAN

978-0-618-96581-6

The Secret of the Yellow Death

A True Story of Medical Sleuthing
Suzanne Jurmain

Red oozes from the patient’s gums. He has a rushing headache and the whites of
his eyes look like lemons. His tongue may soon turn black. He will likely die with-
in days.
Here is the true story of how four Americans and one Cuban tracked down a
killer, one of the world’s most vicious plagues: yellow fever. Set in fever-stricken
Cuba, the reader feels the heavy air, smells the stench of disease, and hears the
Also by Suzanne Jurmain:
whine of mosquitoes biting human volunteers during the surreal experiments.
Exploring themes of courage, cooperation, and the ethics of human experimenta-
tion, this gripping account is ultimately a story of the triumph of science.

To research this book, Suzanne Jurmain used primary sources of memoirs, medical log
books, and documents from the doctors who were actually involved in the conquest of yel-
low fever. She lives with her husband in Los Angeles and has two adult children and one
The Forbidden Schoolhouse large golden retriever.
978-0-618-47302-1 $19.00 CL

90 Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009

 A beautiful addition to the Scientists in the Field October

NONFICTION
series about a bowhead whale expert in Alaska. Full-color photographs
Ages 10 and up • Grades 5 and up
80 pages • 11 x 9
World
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Nonfiction

$18.00 CL/$24.50 CAN

978-0-618-77709-9

Whaling Season
A Year in the Life of an Arctic Whale Scientist
Peter Lourie

Not all scientists live where they work, harvest their own subjects, or use informa-
tion passed down from generation after generation of Inupiaq Eskimos to help
learn about the bowhead whale. Arctic whale scientist Craig George is the son of
children’s author Jean Craighead George, and out on the ice with the whales and
the whalers in Barrow, Alaska, is where this Arctic whale scientist works. He has
studied them for nearly thirty years and the mysteries these creatures hold never
fail to amaze him. Join Craig at the top of the world, where the days and nights
are long, the people are full of stories, and the bowhead whale is at the center
of it all.

Peter Lourie is an author/photographer who has published more than twenty nonfiction
books for young readers. He lives in Vermont with his family. Peter made four trips to the
Arctic while researching and writing this book, and he was caught up in the enchantment
of the Arctic, a seemingly desolate world that is actually a complex place, rich in culture.

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009 91

 September
A powerful contemporary retelling of Beauty and
Ages 12 and up • Grades 7 and up the Beast speaks of passion and redemption.
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256 pages • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄4

Ctn qty: 12
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Teen fiction

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978-0-547-22307-0

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Crazy Beautiful
Lauren Baratz-Logsted

“Lauren Baratz-Logsted doesn’t write icky, gooey love. She writes stark,
broken, gorgeous love. Crazy Beautiful has two hearts, one soul.”
—Lisa McMann, author of the New York Times bestseller Wake

In an explosion of his own making, Lucius blew his arms off. Now he has hooks.
He chose hooks because they were cheaper. He chose hooks because he wouldn’t
outgrow them so quickly. He chose hooks so that everyone would know he was
different, so he would scare even himself. Then he meets Aurora.
The hooks don’t scare her. They don’t keep her away. In fact, they don’t make
any difference to her at all. But to Lucius, they mean everything. They remind him
of the Beast he is inside. Perhaps Aurora is his Beauty, destined to set his soul free
from its suffering. Or maybe she’s simply a girl who needs love just like he does.

Lauren Baratz-Logsted has also written Angel’s Choice and Secrets of My Suburban Life. She
lives with her family in Danbury, Connecticut.

92 Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009

 Romance and history collide in this gripping September
coming-of-age story. Ages 14 and up • Grades 9 and up

FICTION
208 pages • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄4
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978-0-547-19600-8

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Panama
Shelby Hiatt

She is fifteen, ready for something—anything—to happen. What happens is

Panama. The U.S. government has asked her father to help build the canal. The
whole family will go and be part of this historical event. But Panama isn’t as she
imagines. Americans live in the Zone, which has been designed to look and feel
just like an American town. She wants more. She wants different. Then she meets
Federico, a Spanish aristocrat hiding in the canal. He is worldly, knowledgeable,
and beautiful—he represents everything she yearns for. If she can find a way to be
with him, she knows her world will change in all the ways she wishes.

Shelby Hiatt got the idea to write about the Panama Canal after visiting it and getting to
know many Zoners, descendants of the people who lived and worked on the canal. Some
of the characters in the book are based on real people. She lives in Brentwood, California.

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 This season, D.J. Schwenk steps out behind
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love and life in this highly anticipated

October
Ages 12 and up • Grades 7 and up
288 pages • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄4
Ctn qty: 12
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978-0-618-95982-2

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Front and Center

Catherine Gilbert Murdock
“HYSTERICALLY laugh-out-loud funny. And inspiring. I loved it.”
—Kristin Cashore, author of Graceling.

After five months of sheer, absolute craziness I was going back to being plain-old back-
Also by Catherine Gilbert Murdock:
ground D.J. In photographs, of course, I’m always in the background . . .

But it turns out other folks have big plans for D.J. Like her coach. College
scouts. All the town hoops fans. A certain Red Bend High School junior who’s
keen for romance and karaoke. Not to mention Brian Nelson, whom she should
not be thinking about! Whom she is done with, thank you very much. But who
keeps showing up anyway . . .

Catherine Gilbert Murdock grew up on a small farm in Connecticut, where she wisely
Dairy Queen
978-0-618-68307-9 $16.00 CL avoided all sports involving hand-eye coordination. She now lives in suburban Philadelphia
978-0-618-86335-8 $8.99 PA with her husband, two brilliant unicycling children, several cats, and a one-acre yard that
The Off Season she is slowly transforming into a wee-but-flourishing ecosystem. She is also the author of
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978-0-618-93493-5 $8.99 PA

94 Houghton Mifflin Books for Children • Fall 2009

the free-throw line to face the perils of
final book of the Dairy Queen trilogy.
Praise for Dairy Queen and The Off Season:

“An engaging coming-of-age story that incorporates family secrets, a major crush and a
hearty dose of football, told by a self-deprecating Wisconsin tomboy.”—People

“D.J.’s voice is all her own . . . and she’s easy to cheer for.”—Horn Book

“Dairy Queen is so honest and D.J.’s witty humbleness and compassionism [sic] make me wanna laugh out loud and cry all at
the same time. I think the whole book and character in general has an awesome sense of humor.”—Steph, age thirteen

“I am thirteen years old and I absolutely love your two books Dairy Queen & The Off Season! I can’t wait for your third book
to come out. I want to find out if D.J. and Brian will get back together, which is what I hope for.”
—Nicole #1, age thirteen

“WHY, WHY, WHY ARE YOU TAKING SO LONG TO WRITE THE THIRD BOOK (for Dairy Queen & Off Season)!!!!
I’M PRACTICALLY DYING WAITING FOR IT!!!!!!! IT TOOK ME TWO DAYS TO READ EACH BOOK
AND I’M A SLOW READER! THAT’S HOW MUCH I LOVE YOUR BOOKS!”
—Nicole #2, age thirteen

An excerpt from Front and Center

I started the Caravan and sat there while it warmed up, enjoying the quiet after all that noise. You
know—you know what I really wanted? Brian.
Which was stupid. I know. I know that. But I felt this emptiness, like I was a mitten and he was the
only mitten that matched. . .
So I called him. And he answered. To my total shock. Actually he hollered, over this incredibly loud
music and screaming. “Hey! D.J.! How are ya?”
I held the phone away from my ear. “I’m great.”
“What?”
“Great—”
“I can’t hear you! Wait a sec!” A bunch of noise, and then silence. “Wow. It’s really cold.”
“You’re outside?” I had to laugh.
“I’m in my car, actually. Hey—hey! Where are you?”
“I’m in New York City waiting for the ball to drop.”
“Really? Oh, ha ha. Really, where are you?”
“I’m in Red Bend. Where are you?”
“I’m in Hawley . . . Hey, you know that gas station with the cow out front? Can you drive there?”
“Meaning do I know how to get there or can I drive?” The Caravan was warming up, finally. I could
talk to Brian forever.

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 Debut novelist L. K. Madigan’s voice captures her
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Flash Burnout
L. K. Madigan

Fifteen-year-old Blake has a girlfriend and a friend who’s a girl. One of them loves
him, the other one needs him.
When he snapped a picture of a street person for his photography homework,
Blake never dreamed that the woman in the photo was his friend Marissa’s long-
lost meth-addicted mom. Blake’s participation in the ensuing drama opens up a
world of trouble, both for him and for Marissa. He spends the next few months
trying to reconcile the conflicting roles of Boyfriend and Friend. His experiences
range from the comic (surviving his dad’s birth control talk) to the tragic (a har-
rowing after-hours visit to the morgue).
In this tangle of life and death, love and loyalty, Blake will emerge with a more
sharply defined snapshot of himself.

L. K. Madigan lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, son, two big black dogs, hun-
dreds of books, and a couple of vintage cars. Visit her at her website:
www.lkmadigan.com.

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photo-prone protagonist with balanced wit and
crucial moments in his adolescence.
Praise for Flash Burnout
“I fell in love with Blake’s voice immediately. It’s funny and honest, with an underlying sweetness that made
me eager to follow Blake and the rest of the well-developed cast into their story. Guys and girls alike will
connect with Blake as he navigates the complicated waters of friendship, loyalty, and love.”
—Sara Zarr, author of Story of a Girl and Sweethearts

An excerpt from Flash Burnout

I go quietly insane the rest of the day.

My mom has been on a rampage about chores lately, so she makes me wash The Dog
when I get home. I’m up to my elbows in soapsuds and wet dog when I suddenly think,
Ohmygod, I said I love you to a girl!
Houston seems to have been shocked into silence.
Then my mom forces me to help her fix Nonni’s famous minestrone for dinner. While
I’m chopping carrots and green beans and leeks (heh . . . leeks), I’m thinking,
Ohmygod, I told Shannon I love her!
Oblivious to my inner turmoil, Mom is frying bacon.
Maybe I should tell her.
Then again, she’s been unnaturally cool about the whole girlfriend issue. I still
remember what she said last month when I told her that Shannon and I were officially
boyfriend and girlfriend:
“That’s great, honey. Can you hand me the USB cable?”
Here I’d been thinking we were going to have a soft-focus Mother-Son Moment. I’d
confess I had fallen in love, and she would hug me. Maybe even cry. Then she’d tell me
she was happy for me and couldn’t wait to meet the young lady, and we would share a
plate of cookies while we talked about Love.
Instead she asked me for the USB cable. She wanted to update her iPod, and I was
blocking the drawer where we keep the cables.

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 The sequel to the successful first novel
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and Goth Girl, told from Goth Girl’s

October
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Also by Barry Lyga: Time is a funny thing in the hospital. In the mental ward. You lose track of it easily.

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The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy
(a.k.a. Kyra’s) point of view.
Praise for The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl:

★ “Fanboy’s whip-smart, often hilariously sarcastic voice skillfully captures a

teenager’s growing self-awareness.”—Booklist, starred review

“You’re only the geek if you think you are—that’s a bit of real-life superhero wisdom revealed
in Barry Lyga’s first novel. The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl is a painfully
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An excerpt from Goth Girl Rising

People think I’m a Goth. But I’m not. I’m post-Goth. I hang out with Goths and they
think they get me, but they really don’t. But they’re the closest thing I’ve got to people
who do get me, so I stick with them.
See, Goth was originally all about rebelling and being different. You’d be lucky to see
two or three Goths together at once. Now they’re everywhere . . .
It’s all mainstream.
That’s what I hate about this world: It takes everything unique and cool and interest-
ing, and makes it mainstream. There’s an effing TV channel for everything. A website for
everything. A section of the bookstore for everything.
I want to yell. I want to scream to the world: THIS IS NOT SOMETHING FOR YOU
TO MARKET! THIS IS NOT SOMETHING FOR YOU TO SELL! THIS IS MY LIFE! THIS IS
HOW I FEEL!
There’s no room left to be an individual. Everyone’s part of a group. And it sucks. So I
invented post-Goth. I made it up on my own and I didn’t really tell anyone about it. I
just did it and I knew—deep down—that I was different from the rest of the kids with
their black clothes and their eye shadow and their pale, pale faces. People thought I
was the same, but I knew the truth.
That’s all I wanted. To be myself. To be an individual. And to be left the hell alone.

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 October
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Age 14
Geert Spillebeen
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Based on a true story, Age 14 is about a young boy named Patrick—also known as
John—and the adventure and glory he craved, and the tragic way he achieved
both.
It is 1913, and twelve-year-old Patrick Condon wants to escape his unexciting
life in Ireland. So he hatches a plan. Not wanting to wait until he is old enough to
join the army, Patrick enlists by assuming the identity of his older brother John.
Also by Geert Spillebeen:
When asked how old he is, Patrick, now John, lies and says he is seventeen.
John fits in quickly, though it is obvious he is not seventeen, or even sixteen. All
that matters is that John is strong, fast, and a hard worker. He loves military life.
This man’s world is just what John wanted. But when World War I begins in 1914,
John gets everything he was looking for, and more he did not expect.

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 Illustration from
Tree of Cranes. See page 105.
 September
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 This Caldecott Medal winner explores January

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Jacqueline Briggs Martin Illustrated by Mary Azarian

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 October
These rail-riding dinos are right on track
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All Aboard the Dinotrain

Deb Lund Illustrated by Howard Fine

A Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book of the Year

“Whether youngsters are fans of trains, T-rexes or both, they’ll find

this outing dino-mite.”—Publishers Weekly

The daredevil dinosaurs from Dinosailors are back, and now they’re riding a train.
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Deb Lund has written several picture books, including Tell Me My Story, Mama, Dinosailors,
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 A master storyteller tells a touching October

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Tree of Cranes
Allen Say

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—Horn Book, starred review
Also by Allen Say:
“The story is a poignant one, illuminated with finely drawn illustrations
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In this radiant tale, a young boy in Japan celebrates his very first Christmas. Two
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 October
Just in time to celebrate the 100th birthday of
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More than
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“Bright, vigorous pictures with plenty of action and endless detail portray Katy at
work for the Highway Department of the city of Geoppolis.”—Horn Book

For more than sixty years, children have been enjoying the tale of Katy, the strong
and sturdy tractor who single handedly digs out the city of Geoppolis after a win-
ter storm buries it beneath a blanket of snow. More than one million copies have
sold of this timeless tale in all formats, including the everpopular book and cas-
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Virginia Lee Burton (1909–1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the
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The Little House, Burton made sure her books featured heroes and happy endings, lively
For the new paperback edition of illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia.
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 The story of how two men changed March

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 Favorite Green Light Readers now in bilingual editions!
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 Lace up your running shoes! It’s another January

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Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race

Cynthia Rylant Illustrated by Arthur Howard
Also by Cynthia Rylant
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is a good addition to the series.”—School Library Journal

Mrs. Teaberry has persuaded Mr. Putter to sign up for the seniors’ marathon. First
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 October
Dodsworth sets out to find adventure—and winds
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Dodsworth in New York

Tim Egan

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Dodsworth wants adventure. He wants to see the world. He especially wants to

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 Birthdays are supposed to be a blast, January

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Nikki & Deja

Birthday Blues
Karen English Illustrated by Laura Freeman

Deja’s eighth birthday is coming up and she is looking forward to the party she
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 October
The exciting adventures of King Arthur’s Knights
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The Adventures of Givret the Short

Gerald Morris Illustrated by Aaron Riener

Many years ago, storytellers say, the great King Arthur held court with his gallant
Knights of the Round Table. There was Sir Lancelot the Great, Sir Kay the Loyal,
and others, including young Givret. Givret was best known for being . . . well,
short. Poor Givret: His size made him so easy to overlook. But there’s more to
Also by Gerald Morris
knighthood than height, and before long, Givret’s quick thinking has landed him a
and illustrated by Aaron Reiner: place at the famous Round Table! Everyone knows a new knight of any size must
prove himself with a quest—even if he privately thinks his quest is silly. And so
begins the exciting and comical adventures of Sir Givret the Short.

Gerald Morris lives in Wausau, Wisconsin. He is also the author of The Adventures of Sir
Lancelot the Great, the first title in the Knights’ Tales series, and, for older readers, the
Squire’s Tales series.
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot the Great
978-0-618-77714-3 $15.00 CL
978-0-547-23756-5 $4.99 PA Aaron Riener lives in Brooklyn, New York. He has illustrated all of the books in the
Knights’ Tales series.
For The Squire’s Quest by
Gerald Morris, see page 89.

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 Can Grace save the planet August

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one plastic bottle at a time? Black-and-white illustrations
Ages 6–9 • Grades 1–4
192 pages • 5 1⁄8 x 7 5⁄8
Ctn qty: 48
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Just Grace Goes Green

Charise Mericle Harper

There are many exciting things happening to Grace and her friends. Most exciting Also by Charise Mericle Harper:

of all is that Mimi’s older cousin Gwen is coming to stay with Mimi, and it will be
her birthday while she is here, which means birthday fun for everyone. Also excit-
ing: Miss Lois’s class is going green! For their “green” project, Grace and Mimi
want their classmates to conserve plastic bottles. But a far more important issue is
that Gwen has taken a liking to Mimi’s favorite stuffed toy, Willoughby.
Yard sales, toy owls, decorated plastic water bottles, and flaming onion rings are
things you will find in this book. There is also a talking carpet. And maybe a spy.

Charise Mericle Harper is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including Just Grace Walks the Dog
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“Give this to . . . anyone looking for a funny book.” Harper lives in New York with her
Still Just Grace
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Visit www.justgracebooks.com for activities, games, a podcast, and much more!
For Just Grace and the Snack Attack by
Charise Mericle Harper, see page 84.

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 October A Sibert Honor–winning book from the team who
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Full-color photographs brought you The Tarantula Scientist
Ages 10 and up • Grades 5 and up
80 pages • 11 x 9 (with a much cuter subject).
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Quest for the Tree Kangaroo

An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea
Sy Montgomery Photos by Nic Bishop

What is a tree kangaroo? It looks like a bear, but it isn’t. It climbs trees as easily as
a monkey can, but it’s not a monkey, either. It has a pouch like a kangaroo, but
Also by Sy Montgomery most kangaroos don’t climb trees. The amazing Matschie’s tree kangaroo makes his
with photos by Nic Bishop:
home in the ancient trees of Papua New Guinea’s cloud forest. To find this para-
dise, readers will join scientist Lisa Dabek, author Sy Montgomery, photographer
Nic Bishop, and a crew of explorers as they journey up a mountain to a place that
teems with life. It’s not an easy trek, but this tight-knit team supports one another.
Are you ready to come along for the ride?

Sy Montgomery is an author, naturalist, documentary scriptwriter, and radio commentator

who writes award-winning books for children as well as adults. She lives in New
Saving the Ghost of the Mountain Hampshire.
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The Tarantula Scientist Nic Bishop, who holds a doctorate in the biological sciences, is the author and photogra-
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Spider Boy
Ralph Fletcher

Bobby is the new kid in New Paltz, New York. That’s a lot of “new,” and Bobby
doesn’t even want to unpack. He spends most of his time worrying about Thelma,
his tarantula who has stopped eating. It isn’t long before Bobby is called “Spider
Boy from Illinois” by a bully at his school. When he gets stuck working on a proj-
ect with Lucky, the other new kid, Bobby finds that she isn’t bad for a girl, and
things start to look up. Then the bully does something awful and Bobby is forced Also by Ralph Fletcher:
to break out of his shell.
Told in journal style perfect for boys and reluctant readers, this well-written
novel will appeal to arachnophiles and arachnophobes alike!

Ralph Fletcher is the author of many well-received books for children, including the nov-
els Fig Pudding and Flying Solo. He lives with his family in New Hampshire.

Flying Solo
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 Another winner from Newbery
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March
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208 pages • 5 1⁄8 x 7 5⁄8
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978-0-547-24897-4

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Keeping Score
Linda Sue Park

Both Maggie and her brother, Joey-Mick, were named after baseball great Joe
DiMaggio. But they aren’t Yankee fans. Their team is the Brooklyn Dodgers. And
Also by linda Sue Park: although Maggie doesn’t play baseball, she knows the game. She can recite stats,
understands complicated plays, cheers when the Dodgers win—and suffers when
they lose. But even with Maggie’s support, the Dodgers fail to win the Series, sea-
son after season. And the letters she sends to her friend and baseball mentor,
Jim—serving in Korea—aren’t answered. Nothing Maggie does helps. Maybe it
doesn’t make any difference at all. Or maybe it does.

A Single Shard
Linda Sue Park won the Newbery Medal for A Single Shard. Besides novels, she has also
Newbery Medal
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Project Mulberry
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medalist Linda Sue Park!

Praise for Keeping Score:

★ “A winner at every level.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ “Park evokes the characters and settings with her customary

skill and talent.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park is a master storyteller. The quiet thrill she packs
in the last three paragraphs is palpable.”—Washington Post

Also available, Linda Sue Park’s debut novel,

Seesaw Girl, gets a brand-new look!

Seesaw Girl September

Black-and-white illustrations
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 November
A camping trip turns into a hunt for a murderer!
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Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7

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The Dead Man in Indian Creek

Mary Downing Hahn
ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
IRA-CBC Children’s Choice
An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists

“A combination of crackling language and plenty of suspense, this fast-paced

yarn is likely to appeal to even the most reluctant readers.”—Publishers Weekly

While camping near Indian Creek, Matt and his best friend, Parker, get up early to
see if they can spot a blue heron. Instead, they find the body of a dead man float-
Also by ing in the clear water.
Mary Downing Hahn:
The boys decide to investigate, and they make another shocking discovery that
puts their own lives in danger.
Someone will do anything to keep what the boys found a secret.

Closed for the Season

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 A thrilling, chilling story from master September

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of suspense Mary Downing Hahn. Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7
192 pages • 5 1⁄8 x 7 5⁄8
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All the Lovely Bad Ones

Mary Downing Hahn
“A fast-paced ghost story that readers will relish,
shivering all the while.”—School Library Journal

“Genuinely spine-chilling.”—Publishers Weekly

Also by
Mary Downing Hahn:
Travis and his sister, Corey, can’t resist a good trick. When they learn that their
grandmother’s quiet Vermont inn, where they’re spending the summer, has
a history of ghost sightings, they decide to do a little “haunting” of their own.
Before long, their supernatural pranks have tourists flocking to the inn, and busi-
ness booms.
But Travis and Corey soon find out that they aren’t the only ghosts at Fox Hill
Inn. Their thoughtless games have awakened something dangerous, something
Deep and Dark and Dangerous
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 September
Historical Fiction at its best!
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Ages 10 and up • Grades 5 and up

208 pages • 5 1⁄8 x 7 5⁄8
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Promises to the Dead

Mary Downing Hahn
A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year

“Action-packed. . . . Hahn skillfully blends the language and customs of the

Civil War era with an exciting plot.”—VOYA

Also by
“Fast-paced. . . . The action and suspense will keep
Mary Downing Hahn: readers interested.”—Kirkus Reviews

When Jesse went down to the marsh on that fateful day, he expected to find a tur-
tle for terrapin soup. Instead, he comes across a dying slave woman who makes
Jesse promise he’ll take her young son, Perry, to a relative in Baltimore. Aiding and
abetting a slave is against the law, and it also goes against everything Jesse has
been taught to believe. But he can’t break a promise to the dead, and, more impor-
Stepping on the Cracks tant, he has to follow what he knows in his heart to be right.
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country about to plunge into civil war, danger lurks around every corner. Will
The Gentleman Outlaw and Me
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these boys on the run ever find a safe haven? Includes an author’s note.
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 Theodosia is back in a harrowing tale of magic, September

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mystery, and missing mummies! Black-and-white illustrations
Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7
400 pages • 5 1⁄8 x 7 5⁄8
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978-0-547-24819-6

Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris

R. L. LaFevers

“Clever and exciting, just like [Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos]. Nonstop
action in a delightfully English package.”—Booklist

Theodosia Throckmorton is in a fix. Attending a reception given by one of the

directors of her parents’ museum, she unexpectedly stumbles across Mr. Tetley of
the British Museum in most unusual circumstances! Theodosia last saw him in a Also by R. L. LaFevers:
showdown in an ancient Egyptian tomb, so his reappearance could mean only one
thing: The Serpents of Chaos are back! Once again Theodosia will have to take on
secret societies, evil curses, and dark magic too sinister to imagine. Blocked at
every turn, she will have to rely on her own skill and cunning—along with help
from unexpected places—to stop an evil conspiracy that strikes at the very heart
of Britain. Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos
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R. L. LaFevers also wrote Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos and the next book in the
series, Theodosia and the Emerald Tablet, which will be available in spring 2010. LaFevers For The Flight of the Phoenix
lives in Southern California. by R. L. LaFevers, see page 85.

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 January
A coming-of-age fantasy that’s funny,
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Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7 sad, and, ultimately, hopeful.

208 pages • 5 1⁄8 x 7 5⁄8
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Growing Wings
Laurel Winter

“Youngsters will discover a fast-paced and suspenseful fantasy.”

—School Library Journal

One day, eleven-year-old Linnet wakes up to find she is growing wings—real

wings with soft auburn feathers. At first, she hides them. When that no longer
works, she runs away to a place in the mountains where others like her are also
hiding. Finally, she discovers a secret network of people with wings that extends
all over the world. But even though the network means Linnet can go anywhere
she would like, if it’s all a big secret, is it any better than hiding in the mountains?
Linnet decides it’s not.

Laurel Winter has also written poetry and books for adults. She lives in Rochester,
Minnesota.

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 Paperbacks
Illustration from
Graceling.
See page 134.
 Riveting historical fiction by award-
PAPERBACK

January
Ages 10 and up • Grades 5 and up
240 pages • 4 3⁄16 x 6 7⁄8
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978-0-547-25854-6

The Ever-After Bird

Ann Rinaldi
“A dramatic tale: an adventure, an eyewitness account of the horrors of slavery
and the story of a young girl’s growing strength and resolve to do what’s right.”
—Kirkus Reviews

Also by Ann Rinaldi: Now that her father is dead, CeCe McGill is left to wonder why he risked his life
for the ragged slaves who came to their door in the dead of night. When her
uncle, an ornithologist, insists she accompany him to Georgia on an expedition in
search of the rare scarlet ibis, CeCe is surprised to learn there’s a second reason for
their journey: Along the way, Uncle Alex secretly points slaves north in the direc-
tion of the Underground Railroad.

Ann Rinaldi is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to life. A
Come Juneteenth
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978-0-15-206392-4 $6.99 PA est in history to her son, who enlisted her to take part in historical reenactments up and
An Unlikely Friendship: A Novel of Mary down the East Coast. She lives with her husband in central New Jersey. You can visit her
Todd Lincoln and Elizabeth Keckley website at www.annrinaldi.net.
978-0-15-205597-4 $17.00 CL
978-0-15-206398-6 $6.95 PA

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winning author Ann Rinaldi

PAPERBACK
January
Ages 10 and up • Grades 5 and up
256 pages • 4 3⁄16 x 6 7⁄8
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978-0-547-25874-4

Juliet’s Moon
Ann Rinaldi
“Based on one of the most dramatic events in the Civil War. . . . The story of
Quantrill and his Raiders carries legendary status and this novel provides YAs with
a look at the world of midnight raids and the decisions that relatives had to make
in order to keep their secrets.”—KLIATT

War is turning Juliet Bradshaw’s world upside down. Her brother, Seth, rides with
William Quantrill’s renegade Confederate army, but he’s helpless when the Yankees
arrest Juliet along with the wives and sisters of Quantrill’s soldiers as spies. Im-
prisoned in a dilapidated old house in Kansas City, Juliet is one of a handful of
survivors after the building collapses, killing most of the young girls inside.
When she’s reunited with her brother, Juliet finds the life she had previously
known is gone. Surrounded by secrets, lies, murder, and chaos, she must deter-
mine just how far she will go to protect the people and things she holds dear.

For Leigh Ann’s Civil War by

Ann Rinaldi see page 16.

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 January
The unthinkable has come true . . .
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Ages 14 and up • Grades 9 and up

432 pages • 5 x 7
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Streams of Babel
Carol Plum-Ucci

“Captures the frailty of post-9/11 American life.”—Horn Book

★ “The swift pace grabs the reader right from the start, with a page-turning
intensity. Plum-Ucci takes the incredible and makes it all too believable.”
Also by Carol Plum-Ucci:
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Bioterrorism has come to a small town in New Jersey. Two residents die of brain
aneurysms and several teens become ill, leading the government to suspect that a
terrorist cell has unleashed a deadly biochemical agent. With each glass of water
they drink, people are poisoning themselves.
A world away in Pakistan, a sixteen-year-old computer genius working as a spy
The Body of Christopher Creed for the United States sees an influx of chatter from extremists about a substance
Printz Honor Winner
978-0-15-202388-1 $17.00 CL
they call Red Vinegar. Can he warn the potential victims before it’s too late?
978-0-15-206386-3 $6.95 PA

Carol Plum-Ucci is the author of numerous novels for teens, including What Happened to
The Night My Sister Went Missing
Lani Garver and The Body of Christopher Creed, a Printz Honor Winner. She lives in southern
978-0-15-204758-0 $17.00 CL
978-0-15-206191-3 $6.95 PA New Jersey. You can visit her website at www.carolplumucci.com.

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 The undead can really screw up January

PAPERBACK
your senior year . . . Ages 14 and up • Grades 9 and up
368 pages • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄4
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978-0-15-206384-9

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978-0-547-25940-6

Jessica’s Guide to Dating

on the Dark Side
Beth Fantaskey

★ “This first novel quickly bursts ahead of the pack of Twilight-wannabes. . . .

The romance sizzles, the plot develops ingeniously and suspensefully,
and the satire sings.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review Want to read about more vampires?
Try these books:
Marrying a vampire definitely doesn’t fit into Jessica’s senior year plans. But then a
bizarre (and incredibly hot) new exchange student named Lucius Vladescu shows
up, claiming that Jessica is a Romanian vampire princess by birth—and he’s her
long-lost fiancé. Armed with newfound confidence and a copy of a teen vampire
guide, Jessica makes a dramatic transition from average American teenager to glam
European vampire princess.
But when a devious cheerleader sets her sights on Lucius, Jess finds herself
Dead Is the New Black by Marlene Perez
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Lucius’s soul from eternal destruction. The Reformed Vampire Support Group
by Catherine Jinks
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Beth Fantaskey lives in rural Pennsylvania with her husband and two daughters. Jessica’s
Guide to Dating on the Dark Side is her first book.
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 January
A chilling, provocative
PAPERBACK

Ages 14 and up • Grades 9 and up Edgar Award–winning mystery.

192 pages • 5 x 7
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Counterfeit Son
Elaine Marie Alphin

Winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Young Adult Mystery
ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

“An engrossing, suspenseful novel that is sure to keep the reader

glued to the page.”—Kirkus Reviews

Cameron Miller is the son of a serial killer. When he is fourteen, he finally gets a
chance to escape from his horrific existence: Pop is killed in a police raid, and, in
Also by Elaine Marie Alphin: hopes of finding safety and a stable family, Cameron tells the cops his name is Neil
Lacey and assumes the identity of a boy Pop abducted six years before. The Lacey
family welcomes their “son” back with open arms. Living in their big house, riding
their sailboats, playing the rich kid, it seems like Cameron has finally found nor-
malcy—until his nightmarish past catches up with him.

Simon Says Elaine Marie Alphin has written numerous books for young readers, including Simon Says.
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978-0-15-204678-1 $6.95 PA

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read your thoughts. Or can she? Ages 14 and up • Grades 9 and up
256 pages • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄4
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“I couldn’t put this book down

because I had never heard the
voice and personality that
Kristi had. Her heart-wrenchingly
honest, emotional, and deep
storytelling method took my
breath away and made this a book
I will never forget.”
—Bridget, age 13

Vibes
Amy Kathleen Ryan
★ “Does it all with an abundance of wit.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

It’s tough being in high school and having a career-driven mother and a save-the-
world-but-abandon-your-kid father. But it’s even worse for Kristi, who can read
the minds of the people around her—especially guys. Mallory, the acne-plagued
new kid in school, keeps having odd romantic ideas about Kristi; Jacob, her
scrawny friend, thinks about bizarre images of her giant gazungas; and the hottie
Gusty Peterson, the older brother of her ex-best friend, partners with her on a per-
sonal growth school project, even though he thinks she is sick. To survive she
copes in the only way she knows how: blocking out their thoughts with opera,
dressing in the latest recycled fashions, and having a thick, thick skin.

Amy Kathleen Ryan always knew she wanted to write and thus earned a master’s degree in
English literature from the New School creative writing for children program. She now lives
with her family in Colorado.

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 October
A funny, fast-paced fantasy mystery from an
PAPERBACK

Ages 12 and up • Grades 7 and up Edgar Award–winning author.

208 pages • 4 3⁄16 x 6 7⁄8
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978-0-547-25872-0

Magic Can Be Murder

Vivian Vande Velde
IRA-CBC Children’s Choice
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VOYA Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Book of the Year

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Also by Vivian Vande Velde:

Nola’s not much of a witch—she can work only a few useless spells, like the one
that lets her spy on people. But there’s no spell for keeping her crazy mother—who
hears voices and is a magnet for witch hunters—out of trouble. The two flee from
town to town until the day Nola witnesses a murder while using her magic. That’s
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 The Pura Belpré–winning sequel to Breaking

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Francisco Jiménez
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 September
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 So you want to be a ghost hunter? September

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Patrick Burns is the star of TruTV’s Haunting Evidence. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

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elegance, and deadly grace . . .
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 January “Lyga . . . [captures] the roller coaster ride that
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 A modern take on Hamlet— September

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The Well
A. J. Whitten

If Hamlet thought he had issues, he should have talked to Cooper Warner.

His mother’s normally sunny demeanor has turned into something homicidal.
And what’s worse, she has help in her hunt for Cooper: a ravenous monster
living at the bottom of the old well in the woods behind their house. She’s
determined to deliver her fourteen-year-old son straight into the creature’s eager
clutches. Cooper turns to his girlfriend, Megan, for help, but then, to his horror,
the creature takes her prisoner.
Now it’s up to Cooper to fend off his murderous mother, finish his paper on
Hamlet, and enter the putrid lair at the bottom of the well to rescue Megan. And
then, when he confronts the creature, Cooper must make the toughest decision of
his life: to kill, or be killed.

A. J. Whitten is a pseudonym for New York Times best-selling author Shirley Jump writing
with her teenage daughter, Amanda. A shared love of horror movies and a desire to spice
up Shakespeare—required reading in high school—led to their collaboration on The Well.
They live in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

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 September
A story about basketball and making the right
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Night Hoops
Carl Deuker

Nick Abbott and Trent Dawson have nothing in common but basketball. It’s soph-
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 A teen struggles for survival in January

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The Dead and the Gone

Susan Beth Pfeffer

★ “As riveting as Life as We Knew It and even grittier. . . . The powerful images
and wrenching tragedies will haunt readers.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

Susan Beth Pfeffer’s Life as We Knew It enthralled and devastated readers with its
brutal but hopeful look at an apocalyptic event—an asteroid hitting the moon,
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With haunting themes of family, faith, personal change, and courage, this pow-
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Susan Beth Pfeffer is the author of many books for teens, including Life As We Knew It and Life as We Knew It
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 Now available
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 From the author of The Ghost Writer, a haunting October
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The Séance
John Harwood
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inherited this dark place as well as the mysteries surrounding it.
Having grown up in a house marked by the death of her sister, Constance is no
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coax her mother back to health, Constance took her to a seance hoping she would
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Harbor, Australia.
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978-0-547-23751-0 978-0-547-23769-5 978-0-547-11961-8 978-0-547-23767-1 978-0-15-206479-2

$6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $10.99 Book & CD/$14.99 $10.99 Book & CD/$14.99 $6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada
Canada Canada

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Spring 2009 Backlist

978-0-15-206118-0 978-0-547-23755-8 978-0-547-23768-8 978-0-15-206602-4 978-0-15-206416-7

$6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $5.99 PA/$7.99 Canada $3.99 PA/$5.50 Canada
978-0-15-206422-8
$12.99 CL/$17.99 Canada

978-0-15-206716-8 978-0-15-206446-4 978-0-15-206561-4 978-0-547-23756-5 978-0-547-23753-4

$3.99 PA/$5.50 Canada $3.99 PA/$5.50 Canada $3.99 PA/$5.50 Canada $6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $4.99 PA/$6.99 Canada
978-0-15-206710-6 978-0-15-206440-2 978-0-15-206555-3
$12.99 CL/$17.99 Canada $12.99 CL/$17.99 Canada $12.99 CL/$17.99 Canada

978-0-547-05328-8 978-0-547-23777-0 978-0-547-23765-7 978-0-547-23760-2 978-0-547-23776-3

$4.99 PA/$5.99 Canada $4.99 PA/$6.99 Canada $6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada
978-0-547-22668-2
$15.00 CL/$16.95 Canada

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978-0-547-23761-9 978-0-15-206614-7 978-0-15-206668-0 978-0-547-23758-9 978-0-15-206608-6

$6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $5.99 PA/$7.99 Canada $8.99 PA/$11.99 Canada $5.99 PA/$7.99 Canada

978-0-547-23766-4 978-0-547-23763-3 978-0-15-206692-5 978-0-15-206644-4

$6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $5.99 PA/$7.99 Canada $5.99 PA/$7.99 Canada $6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada

Graphia Paperbacks

978-0-547-15093-2 978-0-15-206656-7 978-0-15-206643-7 978-0-15-206209-5 978-0-547-22325-4

$8.99 PA/$11.99 Canada $7.99 PA/$10.99 Canada $7.99 PA/$10.99 Canada $6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $8.99 PA/$11.99 Canada

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978-0-15-206392-4 978-0-15-206216-3 978-0-15-206662-8 978-0-15-206632-1 978-0-547-22322-3

$6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $7.99 PA/$10.99 Canada $6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada

Clarion Books

978-0-15-206650-5 978-0-15-206638-3 978-0-15-206620-8 978-0-15-206674-1 978-0-618-61865-1

$7.99 PA/$10.99 Canada $7.99 PA/$10.99 Canada $6.99 PA/$8.99 Canada $7.99 PA/$10.99 Canada $16.00 Rnf./$21.95 Canada

978-0-547-06006-4 978-0-547-05644-9 978-0-547-07421-4 978-0-618-56420-0 978-0-618-91488-3

$16.00 Rnf./$21.95 Canada $16.00 Rnf./$21.95 Canada $16.00 Rnf./$21.95 Canada $16.00 Rnf./$21.95 Canada $16.00 Rnf./$21.95 Canada

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978-0-618-31321-1 978-0-618-92710-4 978-0-547-14462-7 978-0-547-07424-5 978-0-547-22310-0

$16.00 Rnf./$21.95 Canada $15.00 Rnf./$19.95 Canada $16.00 CL/$21.95 Canada $16.00 CL/$21.95 Canada $16.00 CL/$21.95
Canada

978-0-547-08451-0 978-0-618-76827-1 978-0-618-80338-5 978-0-618-98705-4

$16.00 CL/$21.95 Canada $16.00 CL/$21.95 Canada $17.00 CL/$22.95 Canada $20.00 CL/$26.95 Canada

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 Books by Publication Month
AUGUST Well, The 137 JANUARY
Big, Big Wall, The 108 Who Would Like a Christmas Tree? 71 Counterfeit Son 128
Curious Baby Music Play 59 Whooo’s That? 3 Curious Baby My Curious
Curious George 2: Dreamer Gift Set 58
Follow That Monkey! 54 OCTOBER Dead and the Gone, The 139
Five Little Monkeys Storybook Adventures of Sir Givret the Short, Ever-After Bird, The 124
Treasury 21, 44 The 112 Freefall 18
Just Grace Goes Green 113 Age 14 100 Goose Man, The 26
My Adventures with Curious George: All Aboard the Dino Train 104 Growing Wings 122
A Build-Your-Own-Book Kit 52 Day of the Pelican, The 30 Hero-Type 136
Spider Boy 115 Dial M for Mongoose 13 Jessica’s Guide to Dating on
Tumbleweed Stew 108 Dodsworth in New York 110 the Dark Side 127
Eek! There’s a Mouse in the House 42 Juliet’s Moon 125
SEPTEMBER Encore, Opera Cat! 27 Little Piano Girl, The 82
All the Lovely Bad Ones 119 Epossumondas Plays Possum 9 Martha Speaks: Farm Dog Martha 63
Banshee, The 25 Flash Burnout 96 Martha Speaks: Martha on the Case 66
But Who Will Bell the Cats? 74 Front and Center 94 Martha Speaks: Martha Says It
Come Back Soon 72 Goth Girl Rising 98 With Flowers 62, 79
Crazy Beautiful 92 Jamaica is Thankful 78 Martha Speaks: Play Ball! 64
Christmas Manger, A 39 Katy and the Big Snow Book & CD 106 Martha Speaks: Shelter Dog Blues 65
Curious George and the Firefighters 51 Little Blue Truck 43 Mr. Putter and Tabby Run the Race 109
Curious George Christmas Countdown 56 Little Blue Truck Leads the Way 4 Nikki and Deja: Birthday Blues 111
Curious George in the Snow 51 Little Gorilla 40 Nikki and Deja: The Newsy Newsletter 28
Curious George Super Sticker Activity Little Prince Pop-Up, The 47 Snowflake Bentley 103
Book 57 Magic Can Be Murder 130 Streams of Babel 126
Flight of the Phoenix, The 85 Más allá de mí 131 Sunday Love 70
Ghost Hunting 133 Move! 41 Vibes 129
Ghost Huntress Book 2 132 Never Smile at a Monkey 73 We Shall Overcome 36
Graceling 134 Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats 12
Happy Belly, Happy Smile 6 Other Side of Blue, The 34 FEBRUARY
How the Nobble Was Finally Found 8 Over My Dead Body 14 Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes,
I’m Getting a Checkup 24 Quest for the Tree Kangaroo 114 The 49
Jungle Crossing 15 Reaching Out 131 Curious George The Perfect Carrot 55
Katy and the Big Snow PA 46 Supersister 22 Happy Easter, Curious George 50
Leigh Ann’s Civil War 16 Tree of Cranes 105 Ollie’s Easter Eggs 48, 69
Life and Times of Corn, The 80 Whaling Season 91
Mouse and Mole: Fine Feathered Friends, 81 MARCH
Mr. Putter and Tabby Spill the Beans 10 NOVEMBER Keeping Score 117
My Abuelita 7 Baby Polar 20 Teammates 107
Night Hoops 138 Dead Man in Indian Creek, The 118
Once a Witch 32 Dodsworth in London 83
Panama 93 In the Belly of an Ox 75
Piñata in a Pine Tree, A 23 Life Story 86
Polar Express, The 76 Prairie Winter 88
Promises to the Dead 120
Rapture of the Deep 17 DECEMBER
Secret of the Yellow Death, The 90 Far From Gringo Land 29
Seesaw Girl 117 Just Grace and the Snack Attack 84
Shiver Me Letters 102 Rise and Fall of Senator Joe McCarthy,
Squire’s Quest 89 The 37
Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris 121

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 Celebrate Black
This Jazz Man
Karen Ehrhardte and R. G. Roth
illustrated by R. G. Roth
Harcourt Children’s Books
978-0-15-205307-9 $16.00 Rnf.

Most Loved in All the World

Tonya Cherie Hegamin
illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera
Houghton Mifflin Books for
Children
978-0-618-41903-6 $17.00 Rnf.

Wangari’s Trees of Peace:

Michelle Obama: A True Story from Africa

An American Story Jeanette Winter

Harcourt Children’s Books
By David Colbert 978-0-15-206545-4 $17.00 Rnf.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“Of the recent biographies for youth about Michelle The Bus Ride That
Obama, this title delves into the greatest depth on the Changed History
subject of the First Lady’s family roots . . . historical Pamela Duncan Edwards
illustrated by Danny Shanahan
chapters . . . add welcome context to Obama’s
Houghton Mifflin Books for
inspiring story.” —Booklist Children
978-0-618-44911-8 $16.00 Rnf.
This book looks at Michelle Obama’s life story within 978-0-547-07674-4 $6.99 PA
the context of the larger movements in African American
history: slavery, freedom, the Reconstruction era, the Civil
Rights movement, and finally, her own era. Molly Bannaky
History is what has shaped Michelle and challenged her. Alice McGill
And ultimately, not only has she overcome any obstacles illustrated by Chris K. Soentpiet
put before her, she has carved out her own place in history Houghton Mifflin Books for
as well. Children
Ages 9–12 • Grades 3 and up • 160 pages 978-0-395-72287-9 $17.00 Rnf.
5 1⁄8 x 7 5⁄8 • 16 pages of photos 978-0-547-07676-8 $6.99 PA
978-0-547-24941-4 $16.00 CL
978-0-547-24770-0 $6.99PA

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History Month with Books!
Remember: The Journey to Nikki & Deja
School Integration Karen English
illustrated by Laura Freeman
Toni Morrison
Clarion Books
Houghton Mifflin Books 978-0-618-75238-6 $15.00 CL
for Children
978-0-618-39740-2 $18.00 Rnf.

Hot Day on Abbott Avenue My Rows and Piles of Coins

Karen English Tololwa M. Mollel
illustrated by E. B. Lewis
illustrated by Javaka Steptoe
Clarion Books
Clarion Books 978-0-395-75186-2 $16.00 CL
978-0-395-98527-4 $16.00 Rnf.

Bring Me Some Apples and

I’ll Make You Pie: A Story
The Voice That
About Edna Lewis
Challenged a Nation
Robin Gourley Russell Freedman
Clarion Books Clarion Books
978-0-618-15836-2 $16.00 Rnf. 978-0-618-15976-5 $18.00 CL

Teammates
Let It Shine: Stories of Black
Peter Golenbrook
Women Freedom Fighters
illustrated by Paul Bacon Andrea Davis Pinkey
Harcourt Children’s Books illustrated by Stephen Alcorn
See page 107. Harcourt Children’s Books
978-0-15-200603-7 $17.00 CL 978-0-15-201005-8 $20.00 CL
978-0-15-284286-4 $7.00 PA

Open the Door to Liberty

Anne Rockwell Joe Louis: America’s Fighter
illustrated by R. Gregory Christie David Adler
Houghton Mifflin Books for illustrated by Terry Widener
Children Harcourt Children’s Books
978-0-618-60570-5 $18.00 Rnf. 978-0-15-216480-5 $16.00 CL

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 Holiday
HALLOWEEN Whooo’s That? THANKSGIVING
A Lift-the-Flap
Pumpkin Fun Book Thank you, Thanksgiving
Kay Winters David Milgrim
illustrated by Jeannie Winston Clarion Books
Harcourt Children’s Books 978-0-618-27466-6 • $9.95 Rnf.
See page 3. 978-0-618-75243-0 • $5.95
978-0-15-206480-8 • $9.95

Boo, Bunny!
The Banshee Kathryn O. Galbraith
Eve Bunting illustrated by Jeff Mack
illustrated by Harcourt Children’s Books
Emily Arnold McCully 978-0-15-216246-7 • $16.00 Rnf.
Clarion Books
See page 25. Happy Halloween,
978-0-618-82162-4 • $16.00 Rnf. Curious George
H. A. Rey
Once a Witch Houghton Mifflin Books
Carolyn MacCullough Over My Dead Body: for Children Thanksgiving Mice!
Clarion Books 43 Old Cemetery Road Book 2 978-0-618-91952-9 • $7.99 BB Bethany Roberts
See page 32. Kate Klise illustrated by Doug Cushman
978-0-547-22399-5 • $16.00 CL illustrated by M. Sarah Klise Bone Soup Clarion Books
Harcourt Children’s Books Cambria Evans 978-0-618-12040-6 • $13.00 Rnf.
In the Haunted House See page 14. Houghton Mifflin Books 978-0-618-60486-9 • $5.95 PA
Eve Bunting 978-0-15-205734-3 • $15.00 CL for Children
illustrated by Susan Meddaugh 978-0-618-80908-0 • $16.00 Rnf. Hello, Harvest Moon
Clarion Books Frankenstein Takes the Cake Ralph Fletcher
978-0-395-69942-3 • $5.95 PA Adam Rex Pumpkin Town! illustrated by Kate Kiesler
Harcourt Children’s Books Katie McKy Clarion Books
Halloween Mice! 978-0-15-206235-4 • $16.00 Rnf. illustrated by Pablo Bernasconi 978-0-618-16451-6 • $16.00 CL
Bethany Roberts Houghton Mifflin Books
illustrated by Doug Cushman Frankenstein Makes a for Children How Many Days to America?
Clarion Books Sandwich 978-0-618-60569-9 • $16.00 Rnf. A Thanksgiving Story
978-0-395-67064-4 • $13.00 Rnf. Adam Rex 978-0-547-18193-6 • $6.99 PA Eve Bunting
978-0-395-86619-1 • $5.95 PA Harcourt Children’s Books illustrated by Beth Peck
978-0-15-205766-4 • $16.00 Rnf. The Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing Clarion Books
Piggie Pie! Helen Lester 978-0-899-19521-6 • $16.00 Rnf.
Margie Palatini illustrated by Lynn Munsinger 978-0-395-54777-9 • $6.95 PA
illustrated by Howard Fine Houghton Mifflin Books
Clarion Books for Children Turkeys, Pilgrims,
978-0-395-71691-5 • $16.00 Rnf. 978-0-618-86844-5 • $16.00 Rnf. and Indian Corn
978-0-395-86618-4 • $6.95 PA Edna Barth
978-0-547-18178-3 • $9.99 illustrated by Ursula Arndt
PA & CD Clarion Books
978-0-395-90063-5 • $9.95 978-0-618-06785-5 • $7.95 PA
PA & Cassette
Monsters on Machines
Deb Lund
illustrated by Robert Neubecker
Harcourt Children’s Books
978-0-15-205365-9 • $16.00 Rnf.

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 Books
Christmas Mice!
Bethany Roberts
illustrated by Doug Cushman
Clarion Books
978-0-395-91204-1 • $13.00 Rnf.
978-0-618-48601-4 • $5.95 PA

Curious George
A Turkey for Thanksgiving Merry Christmas, Christmas Countdown
Eve Bunting Merry Crow H. A. Rey
illustrated by Diane deGroat Kathi Appelt Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Clarion Books illustrated by Jon Goodell See page 56.
978-0-899-19793-7 • $16.00 Rnf. Harcourt Children’s Books 978-0-547-23863-0 • $7.99 BB
978-0-395-74212-9 • $5.95 PA 978-0-15-202651-6 • $16.00 Rnf.
Christmas Cricket Merry Christmas, Ollie
Jamaica is Thankful Eve Bunting The Nativity Olivier Dunrea
Juanita Havill illustrated by Timothy Bush Julie Vivas Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
illustrated by Anne Sibley O’Brien Clarion Books Harcourt Children’s Books 978-0-618-53242-1 • $12.95 Rnf.
Houghton Mifflin Books 978-0-618-06554-7 • $15.00 Rnf. 978-0-15-205591-2 • $17.00 Rnf.
for Children 978-0-15-206085-5 • $7.00 PA Merry Christmas,
See page 78. We Were There Curious George!
978-0-618-98231-8 • $16.00 Rnf. Eve Bunting Auntie Claus H. A. Rey
illustrated by Wendell Minor Elise Primavera Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Gooney Bird and Clarion Books Harcourt Children’s Books 978-0-618-69237-8 • $16.00 Rnf.
the Room Mother 978-0-395-82265-4 • $16.00 Rnf. 978-0-15-201909-9 • $16.00 Rnf.
Lois Lowry
Houghton Mifflin Books Holly, Reindeer, A Christmas Manger CHANUKAH
for Children and Colored Lights H. A. Rey
978-0-618-53230-8 • $15.00 CL Edna Barth Houghton Mifflin Books
illustrated by Ursula Arndt for Children
The Thanksgiving Door Clarion Books See page 39.
Debby Atwell 978-0-618-06786-2 • $16.00 CL 978-0-547-23894-4 • $9.99 PA
Houghton Mifflin Books 978-0-618-06788-6 • $7.95 PA
for Children Who Would Like
978-0-618-24036-4 • $16.00 Rnf. Santa Claus: The World’s a Christmas Tree?
978-0-618-77124-0 • $6.99 PA Number One Toy Expert Ellen Obed
Marla Frazee illustrated by Anne Hunter
CHRISTMAS Harcourt Children’s Books Houghton Mifflin Books Latkes, Latkes Good to Eat
978-0-15-204970-6 • $16.00 Rnf. for Children Naomi Howland
A Piñata in a Pine Tree: See page 71. Clarion Books
A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas Farm 978-0-547-04625-9 • $16.00 CL 978-0-395-89903-8 • $16.00 Rnf.
Christmas Mary Lyn Ray 978-0-618-49295-4 • $5.95 PA
Pat Mora illustrated by Barry Root The Polar Express
illustrated by Magaly Morales Harcourt Children’s Books Chris Van Allsburg Chanukah Lights Everywhere
Clarion Books 9780152162900 • $17.00 Rnf. Houghton Mifflin Books Michael J. Rosen
See page 23. for Children illustrated by Melissa Iwai
978-0-618-84198-1 • $16.00 Rnf. See page 76. Harcourt Children’s Books
978-0-395-38949-2 • $18.95 CL 978-0-15-205675-9 • $6.00 PA

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 Author/Illustrator
ARIZONA FLORIDA MICHIGAN
Juanita Havill Henry Cole Nic Bishop
www.henrycole.com Wong Herbert Yee
CALIFORNIA
Ruth Bornstein GEORGIA MINNESOTA
Eve Bunting Patrick Burns Stephen Gammell
Tim Egan Dave Schrader
ILLINOIS
www.timegan.com
Bonnie Geisert MISSOURI
Karen English
Kate Klise
Bruce Hale INDIANA
www.kateandsarahklise.com
www.brucehale.com A. J. Whitten
Ann Ingalls
Shelby Hiatt
IOWA Laurel Winter
Francisco Jiménez Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Tony Johnston NEW HAMPSHIRE
www.jacquelinebriggsmartin.com
Suzanne Jurmain Ariela Anahalt
Tess Weaver
M. Sarah Klise Ralph Fletcher
www.tessweaver.com
www.kateandsarahklise.com Sy Montgomery
R. L. LaFevers MAINE
MONTANA
www.rllafevers.com Beth Cadena
Elaine Marie Alphin
June Sobel L. A. Meyer
www.elainemariealphin.com
www.junesobel.com www.jackyfaber.com

Andréa Wesson Anne Sibley O’Brien NEW JERSEY

Jeannie Winston Ellen Bryan Obed Charles Micucci

www.jeanniewinston.com Ed Myers
MASSCHUSETTS
www.edwardmyers.com
Rebecca Bond
COLORADO Carol Plum-Ucci
Steve Jenkins Kristin Cashore
www.carolplumucci.com
www.stevejenkinsbooks.com www.kristincashore.blogspot.com
Ann Rinaldi
Amy Kathleen Ryan Marley Gibson
www.annrinaldi.com
Janet Stevens www.ghosthuntress.com
C. K. Williams
www.janetstevens.com Susan Meddaugh
David Milgrim NEW MEXICO
CONNECTICUT www.davidmilgrim.com Jill McElmurry
Lauren Baratz-Logsted Kelly Murphy www.jillmcelmurry.com
Frank W. Dormer www.kelmurphy.com Pat Mora
www.frankdormer.com Alice Schertle www.patmora.com
Peter Golenbock Yuyi Morales
MARYLAND
www.yuyimorales.com
Mary Downing Hahn
www.marydowninghahnbooks.com

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 by State, with Websites
NEW YORK PENNSYLVANIA WISCONSIN
Jose Aruego Beth Fantaskey Gerald Morris
Paul Bacon www.bethfantaskey.com Stuart Stotts
Kristen Balouch Catherine Gilbert Murdock www.StuartStotts.com
www.kristenbalouch.com www.catherinemurdock.com
BELGIUM
Ariane Dewey Kay Winters
Geert Spillebeen
Olivier Dunrea www.kaywinters.com
Howard Fine ENGLAND
RHODE ISLAND
www.howardfineillustration.com Axel Scheffler
Alison Paul
Laura Freeman
Chris Van Allsburg JAPAN
www.lfreemanart.com Daniel Schallau
www.thepolarexpress.com
James Cross Giblin
Elaine Greenstein TEXAS MEXICO
Charise Mericle Harper Susan Stevens Crummel Magaly Morales

www.chariseharper.com www.susanstevenscrummel.com www.yuyimorales.com/magalymorales.htm

www.justgracebooks.com
UTAH
Arthur Howard Sydney Salter
Rachel Isadora www.sydneysalter.com
Carolyn MacCullough
www.carolynmacullough.com VERMONT
Emily Arnold McCully Mary Azarian

Maryann Macdonald Eileen Christelow

Linda Sue Park www.christelow.com

Susan Beth Pfeffer Anne Hunter

www.susanbethpfeffer.blogspot.com Peter Lourie

Giselle Potter Yannick Murphy

Marilyn Singer www.yannickmurhpy.com

Vivian Vande Velde Katherine Paterson

www.vivianvandevelde.com www.terabithhia.com

Cynthia von Buhler VIRGINIA

Valerie O. Patterson
NEVADA
Barry Lyga WASHINGTON
www.barrylyga.com Carl Deuker
Deb Lund
OREGON
L. K. Madigan www.deblund.com

www.lkmadigan.com
Cynthia Rylant
Allen Say

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 Awards and Accolades
American Library Association Awards The Way We Work She Touched The World:
by David Macaulay Laura Bridgman, Deaf-Blind Pioneer
Caldecott Medal Walter Lorraine/Houghton Mifflin Books for by Sally Hobart Alexander and
The House in the Night Children Robert Alexander
illustrated by Beth Krommes, Clarion Books
written by Susan Marie Swanson ALA Best Books For Young Adults Facts of Life: Stories
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children Trouble by Gary Soto
by Gary D. Schmidt Harcourt Children’s Books
Caldecott Honor Clarion Books
A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever The Letter Writer
Graceling by Ann Rinaldi
by Marla Frazee by Kristin Cashore
Harcourt Children’s Books Harcourt Children’s Books
Harcourt Children’s Books
Wangari’s Trees of Peace:
Sibert Honor When I Crossed No-Bob A True Story from Africa
Bodies from the Ice: Melting Glaciers by Margaret McMullan by Jeanette Winter
and the Recovery of the Past Houghton Mifflin Books for Children Harcourt Children’s Books
by James M. Deem Bodies from the Ice: Melting Glaciers
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant
Young Adult Readers and the Recovery of the Past
Dead Is The New Black by James M. Deem
Pura Belpré Honor Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Reaching Out by Marlene Perez
Graphia Paperbacks Chee-Lin: A Giraffe’s Journey
by Francisco Jiménez
written and illustrated by James Rumford
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
ALA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
William C. Morris YA Debut Award Honor Death and Dying category The Devil on Trial
Graceling Stay With Me by Phillip Margulies and Maine Rosaler
by Kristin Cashore by Garret Freymann-Weyr Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Harcourt Children’s Books Graphia
Reaching Out
A Certain Slant of Light by Francisco Jiménez
Alex Award by Laura Whitcomb Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Finding Nouf Graphia Paperbacks
by Zoe Ferraris T4
Houghton Mifflin Spies and Intrigue category by Clare LeZotte
Evil Genius Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
ALA Notable Books for Children by Catherine Jinks Way Up and Over Everything
Buffalo Music Harcourt Children’s Books by Alice McGill,
written by Tracey E. Fern, illustrated by Jude Daly
illustrated by Lauren Castillo Outstanding Science Trade Books for Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Clarion Books Students K-12 for 2009
A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever Wangari’s Trees of Peace: AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize
by Marla Frazee A True Story from Africa for Excellence in Science Books
Harcourt Children’s Books by Jeanette Winter Sisters and Brothers: Sibling
Harcourt Children’s Books Relationships in the Animal World
The House in the Night
Bodies from the Ice: Melting Glaciers by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page
illustrated by Beth Krommes,
and the Recovery of the Past Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
written by Susan Marie Swanson
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children by James M. Deem
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Way Up and Over Everything Charlotte Zolotow Honor Award
by Alice McGill, How Many Ways Can You Catch a Fly?
In a Blue Room
illustrated by Jude Daly by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page,
by Jim Averbeck,
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children illustrated by Steve Jenkins
illustrated by Tricia Tusa
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Bodies from the Ice: Melting Glaciers Harcourt Children’s Books
and the Recovery of the Past Notable Social Studies Trade
by James M. Deem Books for Young People 2009
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children I’ll Pass for Your Comrade:
Reaching Out Women Soldiers in the Civil War
by Francisco Jiménez by Anita Silvey
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children Clarion Books

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Curious George Chet Gecko

The Man With the Yellow Hat Auntie Claus
Lyle the Crocodile Martha
George and Martha Rotten Ralph
Tacky the Penguin Oliver K. Woodman
Tacky the Penguin
Stellaluna
Star of the books by Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger

Children’s Book Council

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a member of the Children's Book Council
(CBC), a nonprofit trade organization that encourages the use and enjoyment
of books and related literacy materials for young people. Our books from the
current and immediately preceding year are available for examination at the
CBC Library, 12 West 37th Street, New York, NY 10018. The library is open
to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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 Index
Aaron Reiner 112 Christelow, Eileen 21, 44
Adventures of Sir Givret the Short, The 112 Christmas Manger, A 39
Age 14 100 Cole, Henry 102
All Aboard the Dino Train 104 Come Back Soon 72
All the Lovely Bad Ones 119 Counterfeit Son 128
Alphin, Elaine Marie 128 Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes, The 49
American Heritage® High School Dictionary, Crazy Beautiful 92
The 143 Crummel, Susan Stevens 108
Anhalt, Ariela 18 Cummings, Terrance 36
Aruego, José 108 Curious Baby Music Play 59
Azarian, Mary 103 Curious Baby My Curious Dreamer Gift Set 58
Baby Polar 20 Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! 54
Bacon, Paul 107 Curious George and the Firefighters 51
Balouch, Kristen 20 Curious George Christmas Countdown 56
Banshee, The 25 Curious George in the Snow 51
Baratz-Logsted, Lauren 92 Curious George Super Sticker Activity Book 57
Big, Big Wall, The 108 Curious George The Perfect Carrot 55
Bill Peet: An Autobiography 140 Day of the Pelican, The 30
Bishop, Nic 114 de Saint-Exupéry, Antoine 47
Bond, Rebecca 75 Dead and the Gone, The 139
Bornstein, Ruth 40 Dead Man in Indian Creek, The 118
Bunting, Eve 25 Deuker, Carl 138
Burns, Patrick 133 Dewey, Ariane 108
Burton, Virginia Lee 46, 86-87, 106 Dial M for Mongoose 13
But Who Will Bell the Cats? 74 Dodsworth in London 83
Cadena, Beth 22 Dodsworth in New York 110
Cashore, Kristin 134 Dormer, Frank W. 22

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Dunrea, Olivier 48, 69 Goth Girl Rising 98
Eek! There’s a Mouse in the House 42 Graceling 134
Egan 83, 110 Greenstein, Elaine 26
Eliot, T. S. 12 Growing Wings 122
Encore, Opera Cat! 27 Hadas 142
English, Karen 28, 111 Hahn, Mary Downing 118-120
Epossumondas Plays Possum 9 Hale, Bruce 13
Ever-After Bird, The 124 Happy Belly, Happy Smile 6
Fantaskey, Beth 127 Happy Easter, Curious George 50
Far From Gringo Land 29 Harper, Charise Mericle 84, 113
Fine, Howard 104 Harwood, John 141
Five Little Monkey Storybook Treasury 21, 44 Havill, Juanita 78
Flack, Marjorie 49 Hero-Type 136
Flash Burn Out 96 Heyward, Du Bose 49
Fletcher, Ralph 115 Hiatt, Shelby 93
Flight of the Phoenix, The 85 How the Nobble Was Finally Found 8
Freefall 18 Howard, Arthur 10, 11, 109
Freeman, Laura 28, 111 Howard, Reginald 108
Front and Center 94 Hunter, Anne 71
Gammell, Stephen 8 I’m Getting a Checkup 24
Geisert, Bonnie 88 In the Belly of an Ox 75
Ghost Hunting 133 Ingalls, Ann 82
Ghost Huntress Book 2 132 Isadora, Rachel 6
Giblin, James Cross 37 Jamaica is Thankful 78
Gibson, Marley 132, 133 Jenkins, Steve 41, 73
Golenbock, Peter 107 Jessica’s Guide to Dating on the Dark Side 127
Goose Man, The 26 Jimenéz, Francisco 131

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Johnston, Tony 7 Más allá de Mí 131
Juliet’s Moon 125 Martha Speaks: Farm Dog 63
Jungle Crossing 15 Martha Speaks: Martha on the Case 66
Jurmain, Suzanne 90 Martha Speaks: Martha Says It With
Just Grace and the Snack Attack 84 Flowers 62, 79
Just Grace Goes Green 113 Martha Speaks: Play Ball! 64
Katy and the Big Snow PA 46 Martha Speaks: Shelter Dog Blues 65
Katy and the Big Snow Book & CD 106 Martin, Jacqueline Briggs 103
Keeping Score 117 McCully, Emily Arnold 25
Klise, Kate 14 McElmurry, Jill 4-5,43
Klise, M. Sarah 14 Meddaugh, Susan 62–66, 79
LaFevers, R. L. 85 , 121 Meyer, L. A. 17
Leigh Ann’s Civil War 16 Mi primer Larousse de los ¿cómo se hace? 142
Life and Times of Corn, The 80 Micucci, Charles 80
Life Story 86 Milgrim, David 24
Little Blue Truck 43 Montgomery, Sy 114
Little Blue Truck Leads the Way 4 Mora, Pat 23
Little Gorilla 40 Morales, Magaly 23
Little Piano Girl, The 82 Morales, Yuyi 7
Little Prince Pop-Up, The 47 Morris 89, 112
Lourie, Peter 91 Mouse and Mole: Fine Feathered Friends 81
Lund, Deb 104 Move! 41
Lyga 88-89, 136 Mr. Putter and Tabby Run the Race 109
MacCullough, Carolyn 32 Mr. Putter and Tabby Spill the Beans 10
Macdonald, Maryann 82 Murdock, Catherine Gilbert 94–95
Madigan, L. K. 96 Murphy, Kelly 85
Magic Can Be Murder 130 Murphy, Yannick 20

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My Abuelita 7 Promises to the Dead 120
My Adventures with Curious George: Quest for the Tree Kangaroos 114
A Build-Your-Own-Book Kit 52–53 Rapture of the Deep 17
Myers, Edward 29 Reaching Out 131
Never Smile at a Monkey 73 Rey, H. A. 39, 50-59
Night Hoops 138 Rinaldi, Ann 16, 124, 125
Nikki and Deja: Birthday Blues 111 Rise and Fall of Senator Joe McCarthy, The 37
Nikki and Deja: The Newsy News Letter 28 Ryan, Amy Kathleen 129
O’Brien, Anne Sibley 78 Rylant, Cynthia 10, 11, 109
Obed, Ellen Bryan 71 Salley, Coleen 9
Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats 12 Salter, Sydney 15
Ollie’s Easter Eggs 48, 69 Say, Allen 105
Once a Witch 32 Schallau, Daniel 72
Other Side of Blue, The 34 Scheffler, Axel 12
Over My Dead Body 14 Schertle, Alice 4–5, 43
Panama 93 Schrader, Dave 133
Park 116–117 Séance, The 141
Paterson, Katherine 30 Secret of the Yellow Death, The 90
Patterson, Valerie O. 34 Seeger, Pete 36
Paul, Alison 70 Seesaw Girl 116
Peet, Bill 140 Shiver Me Letters 102
Pfeffer, Susan Beth 139 Shiver Me Letters: A Pirate ABC 102
Piñata in a Pine Tree, A 23 Singer, Marilyn 24
Plum-Ucci, Carol 126 Snowflake Bentley 103
Polar Express, The 76 Sobel, June 102
Potter, Giselle 82 Spider Boy 115
Prairie Winter 88 Spillebeen, Geert 100

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 Index
Squire’ Quest, The 89 Yee, Wong Herbert 42, 81
Stevens, Janet 9, 108
Stotts, Stuart 36
Streams of Babel 126
Sunday Love 70
Supersister 22
Teammates 107
Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris 121
Tree of Cranes 105
Tumbleweed Stew 108
Van Allsburg, Chris 76–77
Velde, Vivian Vande 130
Vibes 129
von Buhler, Cynthia 74
We Shall Overcome 36
Weaver, Tess 27
Well, The 137
Wesson, Andréa 27
Whaling Season 91
Whitten, A. J. 137
Who Would Like a Christmas Tree? 71
Whooo’s That? 3
Williams, C. K. 8
Winston, Jeannie 3
Winter, Laurel 122
Winters, Kay 3

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