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Why Couldn’t Susan B. Anthony Vote? AND OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT . . . AND OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT . . . The Underground Railroad BY MARY KAY CARSON Women’s Suffrage BY MARY KAY CARSON >WhZYel[h0/-.#'#*+*/#&-.*#.5FWf[h0/-.#'#*+*/#&-.+#+ >WhZYel[h0/-.#'#*+*/#'(*'#+5FWf[h0/-.#'#*+*/#'(*(#( M^WjmWij^[KdZ[h]hekdZHW_bheWZ5J^_i]h_ff_d]Xeea j[bbia_ZiWbbWXekjj^[f[h_beki`ekhd[oje[iYWf[ibWl[hoWdZ ÓdWbboX[Yec[\h[[$ <hecj^[Óhijmec[dÊih_]^jiYedl[dj_edWjI[d[YW<Wbbije j^[[dWYjc[dje\j^['/j^7c[dZc[dj"j^_ib_l[boY^hed_Yb[ _djheZkY[i7dj^edoWdZj^[7c[h_YWdik\\hW]_ijcel[c[dj$ F[h\[YjboWb_]d[Zm_j^j^[ COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS INITIATIVE BTGM_15_JAN_PlacedADs_cs3.indd 2 ALL BOOKS: '&.)(fW][iWbb_dYebeh >WhZYel[h0'($/+(FWf[h0+$/+ These engaging illustrated books help kids 7 and up master challenging texts, think creatively and logically, and reach their grade goals. 11/19/14 12:41:59 PM MUST-READ MIDDLE-GRADE! A Dragon’s Guide to the Care and Feeding of Humans The Black Reckoning John Stephens Laurence Yep and Joanne Ryder; Illustrated by Mary GrandPre The adventures of siblings Kate, Michael, and Emma come to a stunning conclusion when they must find the last Book of Beginning—the Book of Death—before the Dire Magnus does. Award-winning author Laurence Yep collaborates with Joanne Ryder and illustrator, Mary GrandPre in this whimsical tale about a dragon named Miss Drake and her pet human, Winnie. HC: 978-0-375-86872-6 • $17.99 GLB: 978-0-375-96872-3 • $20.99 EPUB: 978-0-375-89957-7 HC: 978-0-385-39228-0 • $15.99 GLB: 978-0-385-39229-7 • $18.99 EPUB: 978-0-385-39230-3 Ages 8–12 Ages 8–12 ﲵ ﲵ Henry Hubble’s Book of Troubles Finding the Worm Andy Myer Mark Goldblatt The sequel to Twerp is an unforgettable coming-of-age story about life, loss, and friendship. Meet Henry Hubble. He’s in a world of trouble . . . until a journal makes Henry a media mogul and one of the most popular sixth graders in the world. HC: 978-0-385-39108-5 • $16.99 GLB: 978-0-385-39109-2 • $19.99 EPUB: 978-0-385-39110-8 HC: 978-0-385-74439-3 • $15.99 GLB: 978-0-375-99164-6 • $18.99 EPUB: 978-0-385-38526-8 Ages 9–12 Ages 9–12 The Island of Dr. Libris The League of Beastly Dreadfuls Chris Grabenstein Holly Grant; Illustrated by Josie Portillo In this action-packed adventure, New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein celebrates the power of imagination and shows that sometimes the real story starts after you close the book. Holly Grant’s quirky and hilarious storytelling combines a creepy Victorian house, secretive aunties, and a great escape. ★ “A yummy debut.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred HC: 978-0-385-38844-3 • $16.99 GLB: 978-0-385-38846-7 • $19.99 EPUB: 978-0-385-38847-4 HC: 978-0-385-37007-3 • $16.99 GLB: 978-0-385-37008-0 • $19.99 EPUB: 978-0-385-37009-7 Ages 8–12 Ages 8–12 ﲵ ﲵ ﲵ The Penderwicks in Spring Nightbird Jeanne Birdsall Alice Hoffman In her first novel for middle-grade readers, bestselling author Alice Hoffman tells a bewitching story of love and friendship that is truly magical. This latest installment from National Book Award winner Jeanne Birdsall is filled with all the heart, hilarity, and charm that has come to define the Penderwicks. HC: 978-0-385-38958-7 • $16.99 GLB: 978-0-385-38959-4 • $19.99 EPUB: 978-0-385-38960-0 HC: 978-0-375-87077-4 • $16.99 GLB: 978-0-375-97077-1 • $19.99 EPUB: 978-0-307-97459-4 Ages 10 and UP Ages 8–12 ﲵ ﲵ RHCB • CROWN • WENDY LAMB BOOKS • KNOPF • DELACORTE • LISTENING LIBRARY • BOOKS ON TAPE BTGM_15_JAN_PlacedADs_cs3.indd 3 = ﲵAudio available 11/19/14 12:42:00 PM BTGM_15_JAN_PlacedADs_cs3.indd 4 11/19/14 12:42:00 PM Riveting Young Adult Reads! All the Bright Places Monkey Wars Jennifer Niven + “A moving exploration of grief, suicide and young love.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred + “Romantic and heartbreaking.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Richard Kurti HC: 978-0-385-75588-7 • $17.99 GLB: 978-0-385-75589-4 • $ 20.99 EPUB: 978-0-385-75590-0 • ﲵAges 14 and UP Told entirely from warring monkeys’ points of view, this dark fable shines a light on the politics of power, the rise of tyrants, and the personal dilemmas that must be faced when your life is on the line. HC: 978-0-385-74441-6 • $17.99 GLB: 978-0-375-99165-3 • $20.99 EPUB: 978-0-385-38848-1 • ﲵAges 12 and UP Deep Sea The Third Twin Annika Thor CJ Omololu Stephie learns to stand up for her beliefs and be true to herself in this beautiful companion novel to A Faraway Island and The Lily Pond. Identical twins. Identical DNA. Identical suspects. This edge-of-your-seat thriller will keep readers guessing until the end. + “A rich blend of emotional truths.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred HC: 978-0-385-74385-3 • $17.99 GLB: 978-0-375-99132-5 • $20.99 EPUB: 978-0-385-37134-6 HC: 978-0-385-74452-2 • $17.99 GLB: 978-0-375-99171-4 • $20.99 EPUB: 978-0-385-39024-8 Ages 12 and UP Ages 14 and UP Denton Little’s Death Date The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B Lance Rubin Teresa Toten This outrageously funny debut novel takes place in a world exactly like our own except that everyone knows the day on which they will die. For Denton, that’s in just two days—the day of his senior prom. Filled with moments of both deep emotion and unexpected humor, this engaging novel explores the complexities of living with OCD and offers the prospect of hope, happiness, and healing. HC: 978-0-553-49696-3 • $17.99 GLB: 978-0-553-49697-0 • $20.99 EPUB: 978-0-553-49698-7 Ages 14 and UP HC: 978-0-553-50786-7 • $17.99 GLB: 978-0-553-50787-4 • $20.99 EPUB: 978-0-553-50788-1 • ﲵAges 12 and UP Firefight We Are All Made of Molecules Brandon Sanderson Susin Nielsen In this sequel to #1 New York Times bestseller Steelheart, David’s battle for mankind’s freedom from Epic oppression continues. A hilarious novel starring a sweet, awkward boy, a not-so-sweet girl, and the bully they defeat. HC: 978-0-385-74358-7 • $18.99 GLB: 978-0-375-99122-6 • $21.99 EPUB: 978-0-449-81840-4 HC: 978-0-553-49686-4 • $16.99 GLB: 978-0-553-49687-1 • $19.99 EPUB: 978-0-553-49688-8 • ﲵAges 12 and UP Ages 12 and UP CROWN • KNOPF • RHCB • WENDY LAMB BOOKS • LISTENING LIBRARY • BOOKS ON TAPE BTGM_15_JAN_PlacedADs_cs3.indd 5 = ﲵAUDIO AVAILABLE 11/19/14 12:42:02 PM BTGM_15_JAN_PlacedADs_cs3.indd 6 11/19/14 12:42:02 PM N E W F R O M B I G B U D DY B O O K S AMERICANS NATIVE READ MORE CULTURE SET 1 : 978-1-62403-349-0 ƌƌƌƌƌ ƌƌ SET 2 : 978-1-62403-575-3 ƌƌƌƌƌƌƌ Each book: ƦƮƴǀƱƬƥsƥSet of 8 titles: ƦƮƮƴǀƬƬƥsƥReading level: Grade 3ƥsƥ*OUFSFTUƥMFWFMǂƥGrades 2–5ƥsƥ1BHFTǂƥ32ƥsƥ4J[Fǂƥ9.5” x 8.25” BTGM_15_JAN_PlacedADs_cs3.indd 7 11/19/14 12:42:04 PM C E L E B R AT E Black History Month with Baker & Taylor and Penguin Young Readers Group! Enter for a Chance to Win a Display Unit for Your Library! 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Illus by Roberta Pagnoni & Laura Rigo. ➼ Young children are invited to join an exuberant little Easter Bunny as he searches through colorful, layered spreads to find just the right gift for all of his friends. Illustrations. ➼ Barron’s Educ Ser. Board. 8 pages. Feb. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool+. (Board Books) ISBN 9780764167829 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.99 Cutie Pie Looks for the Easter Bunny: A Tiny Tab Book. Nosy Crow. Illus by Jannie Ho. ➼ Cutie Pie’s friends all have Easter eggs, but Cutie cannot find the Easter Bunny to get her own egg and wonders where she should look next. Illustrations. ➼ Nosy Crow (Candlewick Pr). Board. 8 pages. 7 1/2” x 7 1/2”. Feb. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780763675998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 Doc McStuffins Bunny in a Basket. Higginson, Sheila Sweeny & Disney Storybook Art Team. ➼ Youngsters are invited to join Doc McStuffins and the gang as they celebrate Easter with an exciting egg hunt, egg decorating and other springtime activities with their friend Pickles the bunny, in this egg-shaped board book complete with foil eggs and over 25 flaps. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Pr. Board. 12 pages. Jan. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Board Books) ISBN 9781484706794 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 12 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_12InFocus.indd 12 Easter Parade (Funny Faces). Priddy, Roger. ➼ A springtimethemed entry in the series that includes Funny Faces: Haunted House features a hopping Easter Bunny, dizzily dancing daisies and a bonnet-clad lamb who opens the Easter Parade. Illustrations. ➼ Priddy Bicknell (Macmillan). Board. 10 pages. 8 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Feb. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 1. (Board Books) ISBN 9780312517854 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.99 Here Comes Peter Cottontail (Peter Cottontail) (Bright & Early Board Books). Random House. ➼ Children ages 2 to 5 will love this full-color board book based on the classic Peter Cottontail Claymation television special from 1971. TV tie-in. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Random House. Board. 24 pages. 4 1/2” x 5 3/4”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780553509755 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.99 Minnie Easter Bonnet Parade (Palace Pets). Disney Book Group. Illus by the Disney Storybook Art Team. ➼ In this festive holiday tale, Minnie and the rest of the Bow-Tique gang orchestrate an Easter parade that shows off some of Minnie’s most outrageous and spectacular bows yet! Includes the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Paint & Play app for iPhone® and iPad®. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Pr. Board. 24 pages. Jan. (holidays & celebrations). Toddlers-Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9781484708422 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 ➼ Random House. eBook. eISBN 9780553509786 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.97 Sesame Street Guess Who, Easter Elmo! (Guess Who). Sesame Workshop & Mitter, Matt. ➼ The newest title in the best-selling Guess Who series features Elmo dressed as the Easter Bunny looking for colorful Easter eggs, with each scene including a counting seek-and-find activity and glitter accents on the cover. Illustrations. ➼ Reader’s Digest Bks (Simon & Schuster). Board. 10 pages. 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. (Board Books) ISBN 9780794433314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 Hop! Hop! Patricelli, Leslie, auth & illus. ➼ A cheerful, holiday-themed board book is ideally sized for fitting into an Easter basket and follows the antics of an Easter Bunny who introduces colors and color combinations while leaving a basket of treats for Baby. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Board. 26 pages. 7” x 7”. Feb. (holidays & celebrations). Babies-Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780763663193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.99 Ten Easter Eggs. Bodach, Vijaya. Illus by Laura Logan. ➼ Follow and count along as 10 quiet Easter eggs become 10 colorful chicks ready to celebrate the holiday in this sweet, rhyming story that features clever die-cuts, touchable plastic pieces and fuzzy flocking. Illustrations. ➼ Cartwheel Bks (Scholastic Bks). Board. 22 pages. 9 1/4” x 7 1/4”. Jan. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Board Books) ISBN 9780545747301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.99 Llama Llama Easter Egg (Llama Llama Board Books). Dewdney, Anna. ➼ A board book with short, simple rhyming text and a smaller format is just right for introducing Llama Llama to the youngest of listeners as the endearing favorite wonders what surprises the Easter bunny will bring for him! Illustrations. ➼ Viking (Penguin). Board. 14 pages. 7” x 7”. Feb. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780451469823 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.99 Thumper Goes A-Thumpin’ (Disney Bunnies). Driscoll, Laura. ➼ Whether he’s laughing with his friends, thinking really hard or itching to explore, Thumper’s foot just won’t stop thumping, and in this charming board book, little ones can use the pull-tabs to see Thumper do what he does best: thump! 75,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Pr. Board. 12 pages. Jan. (animals). Toddler-Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9781484709603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/19/14 10:37 AM IN FOCUS BIG PICTURE BOOKS FOR SPRING Bunny’s First Spring. LloydJones, Sally. Illus by David McPhail. ➼ Puzzled and even frightened by seasonal changes, a little rabbit discovers the joy of the return of spring. By a best-selling author and an award-winning illustrator. Illustrations. ➼ Zondervan. Hardcover. 32 pages. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780310733867 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Click, Clack, Peep! (Click, Clack). Cronin, Doreen. Illus by Betsy Lewin. ➼ A tiny duckling stirs up trouble for Duck and their farmyard friends when it peeps loudly and will not go to sleep, prompting a tired Farmer Brown to devise a clever solution. By the creators of the Caldecott Honor-winning Click, Clack, Moo. Illustrations. ➼ Atheneum (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 40 pages. 7 3/4” x 10”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781481424110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Egg: Nature’s Perfect Package. Page, Robin & Jenkins, Steve. ➼ The Caldecott Honor-winning team cracks the code of the incredible egg, exploring how a simple, often colorful, sometimes surprisingly shaped package, reveals nature’s life cycle, unusual animal defensive strategies, parenting behavior, evolution and more, in this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Reinforced. 32 pages. 9” x 9”. Mar. (nature). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780547959092 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Finding Spring. Berger, Carin. Illus by Carin Berger. ➼ Reluctant to sleep through a long hibernation season, a bear cub leaves his warm den and asks his friends to help him search for the elusive Spring before discovering a beautiful, mysterious snowball and hurrying home to show it to his mother. Illustrations. ➼ Greenwillow Bks (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 40 pages. 9” x 11”. Jan. (nature). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780062250193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 value of kindness while planting seeds in their garden. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 32 pages. 11” x 11”. Mar. (nature). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780062298898 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Flowers Are Calling. Gray, Rita. Illus by Kenard Pak. ➼ This rhyming, poetic and beautifully illustrated picture book explores the wonders of natural cooperation between plants, animals and insects. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Reinforced. 32 pages. 11” x 7 1/2”. Mar. (nature). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780544340121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Just a Duck? Bramsen, Carin, auth & illus. ➼ A companion to Hey, Duck! finds Duck trying out activities that Cat enjoys, but Duck soon learns that such pursuits as climbing trees and swatting at leaves are unexpectedly tricky. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Random House. Hardcover. 32 pages. 8” x 10”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780385384155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Gus (Gossie and Friends). Dunrea, Olivier, auth & illus. ➼ Gus is a gosling who likes to be by himself, but when his adventures lead him to a turtle’s nest, he’s in for some unexpected companionship! By the award-winning, New York Times best-selling author/illustrator of the Gossie & Friends adventures. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Reinforced. 32 pages. 6” x 6”. Mar. (animals). Preschool. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780547867618 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.99 Happy Spring, Chirp! (Chirp the Chick). Iriyama, Satoshi, auth & illus. ➼ A curious little chick embarks on his first-ever solo outing while delivering flowers for his grandmother’s birthday in an interactive story comprised of cardstock lift-flaps, foldouts, cut-outs and more. Illustrations. ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Hardcover. 32 pages. 7 1/2” x 5 7/8”. Feb. (animals). Preschool. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780544361508 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.99 If You Plant a Seed. Nelson, Kadir, auth & illus. ➼ An acclaimed, award-winning author/illustrator presents a resonant, gently humorous story about the power of even the smallest acts and the rewards of compassion and generosity as two little animals learn the Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_13InFocus.indd 13 ➼ Random House. eBook. eISBN 9780385384162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.97 ➼ Random House. Library. ISBN 9780375973444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99 My Spring Robin. Rockwell, Anne F. Illus by Harlow Rockwell. ➼ Despite all the signs of spring — sprouting ferns, a frog and flowers — a little girl searches for the robin, which signifies to her that spring has finally come. This updated edition of the classic from the author of Apples and Pumpkins includes new jacket art and refreshed interior art and design. Illustrations. ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Hardcover. 24 pages. 9” x 7”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781481411370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 When the Wind Blows. Sweeney, Linda Booth. Illus by Jana Christy. ➼ Hurrying outside with his family to fly a kite in the springtime windy skies, a young boy is surprised by changes in the weather that eventually culminate in a spring squall and a rush back home. Illustrations. ➼ Putnam (Penguin). Reinforced. 32 pages. 10” x 9”. Feb. (nature). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780399160158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 13 11/19/14 10:39 AM IN FOCUS S P R I N G T I M E H O L I D AY S And Then Another Sheep Turned Up. Gehl, Laura. Illus by Amy Adele. ➼ A family of sheep trying to celebrate a Passover Seder are interrupted by the arrival of many additional relatives. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Kar-Ben Pub (Lerner Pubns). Reinforced. 32 pages. 11” x 9 1/4”. Feb. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781467711883 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 ➼ Kar-Ben Pub (Lerner Pubns). Paper. ISBN 9781467711890 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.95 Betty Bunny Loves Easter (Betty Bunny). Kaplan, Michael. Illus by Stephane Jorisch. ➼ Betty Bunny wants to be the Easter Bunny when she grows up, but she is having a difficult time finding eggs during the neighborhood Easter egg hunt then learns a thing or two about the satisfaction of accomplishment. Illustrations. ➼ Dial Bks (Penguin). Reinforced. 32 pages. 10” x 10”. Feb. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780803740617 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Captain Awesome and the Easter Egg Bandit, No. 13 (Captain Awesome). Kirby, Stan. Illus by George O’Connor. ➼ Decorating eggs at school to celebrate Easter, Eugene dons his Captain Awesome cape and teams up with the Sunnyview Superhero Squad when the eggs are stolen by a nefarious bandit. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Little Simon (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 128 pages. 5 1/2” x 7 5/16”. Jan. (holidays & celebrations). Gr K-4. (Early Readers) ISBN 9781481425599 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Little Simon (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481425582 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.99 ➼ Little Simon (Simon & Schuster). Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480667068 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 14 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_14InFocus.indd 14 Easter. Pienkowski, Jan, illus. ➼ The two-time winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal presents a lushly illustrated depiction of the Easter story that pairs text from the King James Bible with jewel-toned, silhouette images accented with decorative gold ink. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Hardcover. 32 pages. 9” x 10”. Feb. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780385392778 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780385392785 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47.97 Easter Stories and Prayers (Little Blessings). Bostrom, Kathleen Long. Illus by Elena Kucharik. ➼ A special edition of Little Blessings books includes Who Is Jesus?, Why Is There a Cross?, What About Heaven? and What Is Prayer?, as well as the author’s comprehensive explanation of the meaning of Easter. Illustrations. ➼ Tyndale House Pub. Hardcover. 128 pages. 8” x 8”. Feb. (bible stories). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781496402806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 The Easter Story. Jackson, Antonia. Illus by Giuliano Ferri. ➼ A beautifully illustrated book that recounts the story of the first Easter, from Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to the Resurrection, and emphasizes the message at its heart — that of God’s everlasting love. Illustrations. ➼ Lion Pub (Trafalgar Square). Hardcover. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 10 1/4”. Jan. (holidays & celebrations). Gr K-4. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780745965086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 The Easter Story (99 Stories From the Bible). David, Juliet. Illus by Elina Ellis. ➼ An Easter storybook that relates this important Bible story in a straightforward manner that is filled with character and warmth includes charming full page art and spot illustrations. Illustrations. ➼ Candle Bks (Kregel Pubns). Hardcover. 40 pages. Jan. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781781281772 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.99 Egg. Litton, Jonathan. Illus by Fhiona Galloway. ➼ Help each animal find the patterned Easter eggs that are hidden throughout the story, in a charming board book fashioned like a patterned egg with concentric die-cut holes that highlight this hide-and-seek egg searching story. Illustrations. ➼ Tiger Tales. Board. 10 pages. 7 1/2” x 7 1/2”. Mar. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Board Books) ISBN 9781589255562 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 Engineer Ari and the Passover Rush. Cohen, Deborah Bodin. Illus by Shahar Kober. ➼ In 1893, Engineer Ari is in a rush to get his train to Jerusalem and back before Passover — luckily he has many friends to help him gather the things he still needs for his Seder celebration! Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Kar-Ben Pub (Lerner Pubns). Reinforced. 32 pages. 8 3/4” x 10 5/8”. Feb. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781467734707 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 ➼ Kar-Ben Pub (Lerner Pubns). Paper. ISBN 9781467734714 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.95 The First Easter. Heyer, Carol, auth & illus. ➼ A simplified retelling of the biblical Easter story introduces the events surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus in an ageappropriate manner and is complemented by rich acrylic illustrations. ➼ Candy Cane Pr (Ideals Pubns). Board. 24 pages. 6 1/2” x 6 1/2”. Feb. (general fiction). Preschool-Gr K. (Board Books) ISBN 9780824919559 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 Follow That Easter Egg! (LEGO City). King, Trey. Illus by Sean Wang. ➼ Greedy LEGO crooks Barry and Larry plot to steal a priceless golden egg that is being delivered by two rookie cops to a new museum against a backdrop of a LEGO Easter festival in the park. Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Jan. (toys, dolls, puppets). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780545641463 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/26/14 10:33 AM IN FOCUS S P R I N G T I M E H O L I D AY S ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480671584 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 The Golden Egg Book (Little Golden Books). Brown, Margaret Wise. Illus by Leonard Weisgard. ➼ A lushly illustrated Golden Book Easter classic follows the experiences of a curious, lonely little bunny who impatiently waits beside an egg until a new duckling friend hatches. By the creators of the Caldecott Medal-winning The Little Island. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ˇ ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 24 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Jan. (friendship). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780385384766 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.99 ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780385384933 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.97 ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480662025 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.99 Here Comes Peter Cottontail! Nelson, Steve. Illus by Jack Rollins & Pamela R. Levy. ➼ Peter Cottontail hops down the bunny trail bringing colored eggs, jellybeans, chocolate bunnies and more, in an illustrated board book version of the children’s song about Peter and his Easter activities. Illustrations. ➼ Candy Cane Pr (Ideals Pubns). Board. 22 pages. 6 1/4” x 5 1/42”. Feb. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Board Books) ISBN 9780824919481 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 Here Comes Peter Cottontail Pictureback (Peter Cottontail). Man-Kong, Mary & Random House. ➼ Children ages 3 to 7 will love to celebrate Easter with this full-color storybook based on the classic Peter Cottontail Claymation TV special from 1971. Includes press-out Easter egg holders and over 30 stickers. Simultaneous eBook. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Random House. Paper. 16 pages. 8” x 8”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780553508215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.99 ➼ Random House. eBook. eISBN 9780553509779 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.97 Is It Passover Yet? Barash, Chris. Illus by Alessandra Psacharopulo. ➼ A charmingly illustrated book looks in on a family as they prepare for their traditional Passover Seder, cleaning the house, setting out their best dishes, and filling their home with food and family to celebrate the joyous holiday. Illustrations. ➼ Albert Whitman. Hardcover. 32 pages. 8” x 10”. Mar. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780807563304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 It’s Easter, Little Bunny! Jaeger, Elizabeth. Illus by Robin Boyer. ➼ Rhyming text and brightly colored illustrations combine in the story of Little Bunny, who searches high and low, in sandboxes and trees, to find Easter eggs, in a story complemented by a push-button recording of children’s voices shouting, “Happy Easter!” Illustrations. ➼ Candy Cane Pr (Ideals Pubns). Board. 16 pages. 7” x 8”. Feb. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr K. (Board Books) ISBN 9780824919498 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Lucky Tucker. McGuirk, Leslie, auth & illus. ➼ After rolling in a patch of four-leaf clovers, which just happens to belong to a leprechaun, on St. Patrick’s Day, Tucker the terrier goes from starting his day on the wrong paw to becoming the luckiest dog around! Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Board. 24 pages. 6 3/4” x 7 1/8”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780763672409. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 The Story of Passover. Adler, David A. Illus by Jill Weber. ➼ Recounts the story of the enslavement of the Children of Israel by the pharaoh, the coming of Moses, the 10 plagues that struck Egypt and the delivery of the Children of Israel from slavery. Reprint. Illustrations. ➼ Holiday House. Paper. 30 pages. 8 1/4” x 10 1/4”. Jan. (holidays & celebrations). Gr K-3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780823433049 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.99 10 Easter Egg Hunters: A Holiday Counting Book. Schulman, Janet. Illus by Linda Davick. ➼ The endearing youths from the best-selling 10 Trick-or-Treaters return in a counting-book tribute to the Easter holiday that features lighthearted verses accompanying a whimsical search for hidden eggs that must be found in time for an Easter parade. Reprint. Illustrations. ➼ Dragonfly Bks (Random House). Paper. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 7”. Jan. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780553507843 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.99 Scarlett and Sam: Escape From Egypt. Kimmel, Eric A. Illus by Ivica Stevanovic. ➼ Grandma Mina’s Persian carpet sends twins Scarlett and Sam to Egypt in the time of Moses, where they come to understand that every Jew was part of the first Passover, and just what made it different from all other nights. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Kar-Ben Pub (Lerner Pubns). Reinforced. 168 pages. 7 1/2” x 5 1/4”. Feb. (religious fiction). Gr 1-3. (Early Readers) ISBN 9781467738507 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_14InFocus.indd 15 ➼ Kar-Ben Pub (Lerner Pubns). Paper. ISBN 9781467738514 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.95 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 15 11/26/14 10:33 AM IN FOCUS BUNNIES, BUNNIES EVERYWHERE! Are You My Mommy? Wan, Joyce, auth & illus. ➼ An adorable little bunny searches for his mommy all around the farmyard in a story complemented by creative cutouts designed to help readers guess what animal the bunny might next encounter. By the creator of You Are My Cupcake. Illustrations. ➼ Cartwheel Bks (Scholastic Bks). Board. 18 pages. 6” x 6”. Jan. (animals). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780545540476 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.99 Bunnies!!! Atteberry, Kevan, auth & illus. ➼ A friendly little monster greets the trees in the woods, the clouds in the sky and a butterfly before delightedly spotting a colorful group of bunny rabbits whose departure makes him incredibly sad. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Katherine Tegen Bks (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 32 pages. 10” x 9”. Jan. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780062307835 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Bunnies. Anderson, Laura Ellen, auth & illus. ➼ A latest entry in the endearing series that includes Puppies and Kittens features bunnies of all shapes, sizes and colors that snuggle, hop through spring flowers, jump in puddles, hide in holes and nibble carrots. Illustrations. ➼ Boxer Bks (Sterling Pub Co). Board. 26 pages. 6 3/4” x 6 3/4”. Feb. (animals). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9781907967917 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.95 16 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_16InFocus.indd 16 Bunnies’ ABC Little Golden Book. Williams, Garth, illus. ➼ A classic 1950s Golden Book alphabet primer, illustrated by the artist of Charlotte’s Web, pairs endearing animals with every letter, from Alligator and Bunny to Panda and Zebra. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ˇ ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 24 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Jan. (concepts). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780385391283 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.99 ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780385391290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.97 ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480661424 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.99 Fifteen Rabbits (Bambi’s Classic Animal Tales). Salten, Felix. Trans by Whittaker Chambers. ➼ A sumptuous repackaging of a classic story by the author of Bambi’s Children follows the experiences of young rabbit Hops, who with his friends must navigate the wonders and dangers of their first year in the forest. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Hardcover. 224 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (classics). Gr 3-7. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9781442487550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Paper. ISBN 9781442487543 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 The Bunny Hop (Little Golden Book) (Sesame Street). Albee, Sarah. ➼ On Easter morning, Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and their Sesame Street friends find cute bunnies in the strangest (and funniest) places! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ˇ ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 24 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780553507980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.99 Funny Bunnies: Morning, Noon, and Night (Scholastic Readers, Level 1). DiCicco, Sue, auth & illus. ➼ A whimsical bunny family awakens with the sun, spends a fun-filled day at the park and returns home at night, in a colorful rhyming tale that highlights their humorous antics. By the creator of 1, 2 at the Zoo. Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (readers). Preschool-Gr 1. (Early Readers) ISBN 9780545676311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.99 ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780553507997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.97 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480672048 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480661721 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.99 Bunny Hopwell’s First Spring (G&D Vintage). Fritz, Jean, auth & illus. ➼ Bunny Hopwell doesn’t understand why everyone is so excited about Spring — he was born during the winter, and all he’s known is snow and cold, but after smelling fresh grass and hearing robins sing, he finally understands what Spring is. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of Homesick. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Hardcover. 32 pages. 8 1/4” x 10 1/4”. Feb. (concepts). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780448484631 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 Hide and Seek Bunny (Liftthe-Flap Tab Books). Priddy, Roger, auth & illus. ➼ From the Sparkle Den to Bunny Castle and Rainbow River, there are many magical places for children to explore and lots of fluffy bunny friends to meet in this enchanting lift-the-flap board book. Illustrations. ➼ Priddy Bicknell (Macmillan). Board. 18 pages. 8 1/4” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (animals). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780312517847 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/26/14 10:34 AM IN FOCUS BUNNIES, BUNNIES EVERYWHERE! Home for a Bunny. Brown, Margaret Wise. Illus by Garth Williams. ➼ A family favorite since 1956, Margaret Wise Brown’s simple yet playful tale is perfectly complemented by exquisite artwork and is now back in print as a Little Golden Book Classic. Illustrations. ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Board. 26 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Jan. (friendship). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780385390934 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 I Am a Bunny (Little Golden Books). Risom, Ole. Illus by Richard Scarry. ➼ A Little Golden Book edition of the classic story, illustrated by the acclaimed artist of Cars and Trucks and Things That Go, follows the experiences of the iconic character, Nicholas the bunny. Illustrations. ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 24 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Jan. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780385384759 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.99 Honey Bunny (Little Cuddles). Reasoner, Charles. Illus by Gareth Llewhellin. ➼ In this die-cut board book that features simple rhyming text, Honey Bunny hops through a beautiful spring day. Illustrations. ➼ Picture Window Bks. Board. 10 pages. 6” x 6”. Jan. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. (Board Books) ISBN 9781479559473 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.99 Margaret Wise Brown’s The Golden Bunny. Brown, Margaret Wise. Illus by Leonard Weisgard. ➼ A collectible edition of a classic collection by the award-winning creators of The Golden Egg Book combines bunnythemed stories and poems by the author of Goodnight Moon with lush seasonal artwork by the Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Jan. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780385392747 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Picture Window Bks. Board. ISBN 9781479559459 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Hooray for Hoppy! Hopgood, Tim. ➼ When Hoppy the rabbit awakens on the first day of spring, he discovers a world filled with wonderful things, using all five senses to sniff the fresh air, listen to the birds sing, taste the fresh grass, watch the lambs in the meadow and touch the warm ground. Illustrations. ➼ Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Reinforced. 32 pages. 11” x 7 7/8”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780374301293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Hop, Hop Bunny (A FollowAlong Book). Seresin, Lynn & Schwartz, Betty Ann. Illus by Neiko Ng. ➼ Youngsters are invited to help bunny hop through the die-cut holes as she explores the garden, in an interactive adventure that teaches little ones hand-eye coordination and introduces them to reading fun. Illustrations. ➼ Chronicle Bks. Board. 10 pages. Mar. (animals). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9781452124643 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.99 ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780385392754 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.97 ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780375973727 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Matilda in the Middle: A Bunny Ballet Story. Doerrfeld, Cori, auth & illus. ➼ Living with her parents and numerous brothers and sisters, little Matilda the bunny feels lost and overlooked until the day of her big ballet recital. By the illustrator of Brooke Shields’ Welcome to Your World, Baby. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Little, Brown. Hardcover. 40 pages. Jan. (animals). Preschool-Gr 1. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780316207133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00 ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480661523 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Somebunny Loves You! Rumbaugh, Melinda. Illus by Cee Biscoe. ➼ Rhyming text and engaging illustrations convey the narrator’s sentiments for a little bunny rabbit, whose special qualities are celebrated with a repeating refrain about unconditional love, in a story that is complemented by a push-button song recording. Illustrations. ➼ Candy Cane Pr (Ideals Pubns). Board. 16 pages. 7” x 8”. Feb. (family & relationships). Preschool-Gr K. (Board Books) ISBN 9780824919504 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 10 Hungry Rabbits: Counting & Color Concepts. Lobel, Anita. ➼ The illustrator of the Caldecott Honor-winning On Market Street presents a sequence of very hungry rabbits who locate 10 delicious and colorful vegetables for Mama Rabbit’s soup pot, including one big purple cabbage, two white onions and three yellow peppers. Illustrations. ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Board. 20 pages. 5” x 6”. Jan. (concepts). Preschool-Gr K. (Board Books) ISBN 9780553498288 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.99 Richard Scarry’s The Bunny Book (Big Golden Books). Scarry, Patricia M. Illus by Richard Scarry. ➼ A sumptuous, value-priced Big Golden Book edition of a favorite Scarry classic follows the uplifting Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_16InFocus.indd 17 experiences of a large bunny family that reflects on the jobs of its members and considers what their baby bunny will grow up to be. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 32 pages. 8 5/8” x 10 3/4”. Jan. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780385390903 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.99 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 17 11/26/14 10:34 AM IN FOCUS BABY ANIMALS & SIGNS OF SPRING Are You My Mother? Eastman, P. D., auth & illus. ➼ When a mother bird’s egg starts to jump, she hurries off to make sure she has something for her little one to eat, but as soon as she’s gone, out pops the baby bird, who immediately sets off to find his mother with hilarious results. A beloved classic that was edited by Dr. Seuss. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Board. 24 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 1/4”. Apr. (humorous stories). Preschool-Gr K. (Board Books) ISBN 9780553496802 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.99 Baby Animals Spots and Stripes. Tildes, Phyllis Limbacher, auth & illus. ➼ Presented in contrasting, elegantly detailed black-andwhite art, a sequence of animal sets introduces mammals, amphibians, birds and insects before leading to a final spread that depicts human babies and toy animals. Illustrations. ➼ Charlesbridge Pub. Board. 12 pages. 6” x 6”. Jan. (animals). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9781580896085 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.95 A Book of Babies. Na, Il Sung. ➼ The creator of Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit presents a sumptuously illustrated, lyrical story about a group of baby animals, from noisy ducklings to bubbling fish, who explore their habitats on the first day of life. Illustrations. ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Board. 24 pages. 5 7/8” x 5 7/8”. Feb. (animals). Babies-Preschool. ISBN 9780553507799 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.99 Born in the Wild: Baby Mammals and Their Parents. Judge, Lita, auth & illus. ➼ The naturalist creator of How Big Were Dinosaurs? depicts common mammalian traits through endearing illustrations to explain how numerous animal and human babies share many of the same needs. Illustrations. ➼ Roaring Brook Pr. Reinforced. 48 pages. 10” x 10”. Oct. (animals). Gr K-3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781596439252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 18 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_18InFocus.indd 18 The Fuzzy Duckling (Little Golden Books). Watson, Jane Werner. Illus by Martin Provensen & Alice Provensen. ➼ A rerelease of a 1949 classic counting story follows the journey of an adorable fuzzy duckling who practices elementary skills while strolling through the countryside. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 24 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Jan. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780553522136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.99 Hooray for Spring! (My Little Pony). Alexander, Louise. ➼ Join Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie and the rest of the ponies as they clear away the clouds, plant flower seeds, wake up hibernating critters and celebrate the beginning of spring! Illustrated with stills from the hit television show, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. TV tie-in. Original. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Little, Brown. Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780316405423 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.99 ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780553523478 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.97 ➼ Little, Brown. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480668607 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99 Hello Kitty Springtime Fun: A Mix ‘n Match Book. ➼ Young Hello Kitty fans are invited to mix and match split pages of art and text in a springtimethemed board book that features Hello Kitty planting a garden, flying a kite, painting eggs and participating in other seasonal activities. Illustrations. ➼ Little Bee Bks (Simon & Schuster). Board. 18 pages. 6 1/4” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 1. (Board Books) ISBN 9781499800043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 How Things Grow. Carle, Eric, auth & illus. ➼ A latest entry in the best-selling lift-the-flap series features concept-based depictions of subjects, from a tadpole to an oak tree, that grow and change. By the award-winning author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Hardcover. 14 pages. 7” x 7”. Feb. (concepts). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780448487687 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 Home Tweet Home. Dicmas, Courtney, auth & illus. ➼ Pippi and Burt are tired of sharing their crowded nest with eight noisy little siblings, so off they fly to see the big, wide world and find a new home, but when they encounter all sorts of big, scary, hungry creatures, Pippi and Burt realize their crowded old nest is the best home of all! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Doubleday (Random House). Hardcover. 40 pages. 9 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Apr. (animals). Preschool-Gr 2. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780385385350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Doubleday (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780385385367 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.97 ➼ Doubleday (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780375973512 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Peep! Peep! (Little Cuddles). Reasoner, Charles. Illus by Gareth Llewhellin. ➼ In this die-cut board book that features simple rhyming text, a little chick hatches out and celebrates spring. Illustrations. ➼ Picture Window Bks. Board. 10 pages. 6” x 6”. Jan. (animals). Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9781479559480 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.99 ➼ Picture Window Bks. Board. ISBN 9781479559435 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 You Nest Here With Me. Yolen, Jane & Stemple, Heidi. Illus by Melissa Sweet. ➼ Combining their poetic writing and their love of birding, a mother/daughter team presents a soothing bedtime ode to baby birds everywhere and sleepy children who are home safe in their beds. Illustrations. ➼ Boyds Mills Pr. Hardcover. 40 pages. 8 1/2” x 10 1/2”. Mar. (bedtime & dreams). Preschool-Gr 3. (Picture Books) ISBN 9781590789230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/19/14 10:46 AM BOARD BOOKS Baby Cheep! Cheep! ➼ Combines bright photographs of favorite animals with engaging, rhyming text that invites babies to imitate the sounds animals make. Illustrations. ➼ DK Pub. Board. 14 pages. Jan. (animals). Babies-Preschool. ISBN 9781465431844. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Baby’s First Stories of Jesus. Lewis, Jan, illus. ➼ This special padded board book brings the people, places and events of the New Testament to life for very young children. Illustrations. ➼ Armadillo Bks. Board. 24 pages. 4 3/4” x 6”. Jan. (bible stories). Preschool. ISBN 9781861474155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Baby What’s That? ➼ Displays oversized photos of familiar objects in a baby’s world, from a shiny red apple to a soft colorful ball, in a sturdy book designed to foster early identification skills and encourage further learning. Illustrations. ➼ DK Pub. Board. 14 pages. Jan. (concepts). Babies-Preschool. ISBN 9781465431813. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Bibbity-Bobbity-Boo! (Disney Princess). ➼ Cinderella’s fairy godmother makes the overworked dreamer’s wish to attend the royal ball come true in an interactive board book that features a spinning image of Cinderella that alternately depicts her in rags and a beautiful ball gown. Illustrations. ➼ Studio Fun Intl (S&S). Board. 12 pages. 6 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Feb. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780794433758. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 Bubble Guppies Come Play With Us (Bubble Guppies Lift-the-Flap). Bubble Guppies. ➼ Preschoolers and kindergarteners are invited to lift-the-flaps and discover colors, numbers, animals and more in this sturdy board book featuring the Bubble Guppies! Illustrations. ➼ Studio Fun Intl (S&S). Board. 10 pages. 10 1/4” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780794430351. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 Color Fun!: An Abacus Book (Baby Steps). Saunders, Katie, auth & illus. ➼ Designed with secure, movable beads that slide across the pages, an interactive novelty book for babies combines simple text with bright, tactile beads corresponding to color-themed spreads. Illustrations. ➼ Little Bee Bks (Simon & Schuster). Board. 14 pages. 8” x 8”. Feb. (concepts). Preschool. ISBN 9781499800067. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 God Made You Special! Fritz, Greg. Illus by Lisa Reed. ➼ Bob, Larry and their friends illustrate the lyrics to the popular VeggieTales song about how a loving God has made every child special and unique. Illustrations. ➼ Candy Cane Pr (Ideals Pubns). Board. 20 pages. 6” x 6 1/2”. Feb. (religious fiction). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780824919474. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 Counting Fun!: An Abacus Book (Baby Steps). Saunders, Katie, auth & illus. ➼ Introduces early counting concepts on number-themed spreads that combine simple text with secure, moveable beads designed to slide across the pages. Illustrations. ➼ Little Bee Bks (Simon & Schuster). Board. 14 pages. 8” x 8”. Feb. (concepts). Preschool. ISBN 9781499800050. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 God Watches Over Me (Precious Moments). ➼ Illustrated with adorable Precious Moments art, this sweet little book takes a child through all the things that happen in a day, accompanied with a prayer, and closes with a sweet poem that reminds children that God is always watching over us, even when we sleep. ➼ Thomas Nelson. Board. 32 pages. 5” x 7”. Feb. (prayer). Preschool. ISBN 9780718011086. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Early Bird. Yuly, Toni, auth & illus. ➼ A board book edition of a good-morning story follows the efforts of a hungry Early Bird who wakes up before the sun, stands tall, takes a deep breath of fresh air and searches for her breakfast. By the author of Night Owl. Illustrations. ➼ Feiwel & Friends. Board. 32 pages. 5 1/4” x 5 1/4”. Jan. (animals). Preschool. ISBN 9781250057068. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 First Designed with sturdy padded covers and rounded corners, an early concept-themed collection combines vibrant photos, friendly text labels and thought-provoking questions to encourage learning and develop early vocabulary, speech and recognition skills. First Opposites. Walker, Rob. Illustrations. ➼ Scribblers (Sterling). Board. 20 pages. 4 3/4” x 5 7/8”. Feb. (concepts). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781910184721. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.95 First Shapes. Walker, Rob. Illustrations. ➼ Scribblers (Sterling). Board. 20 pages. 4 3/4” x 5 7/8”. Feb. (concepts). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781910184738. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.95 Hide and Seek, Pout-Pout Fish (Pout-Pout Fish Adventures: Lift-the-Flap Tab). Diesen, Deborah. Illus by Daniel X. Hanna. ➼ An interactive entry in the popular series follows a flippering, swishing game of hide-and-seek for Pout-Pout Fish and his friends, who invite young children to lift interactive flaps to discover fun-filled surprises. Illustrations. ➼ Square Fish. Board. 18 pages. 8 1/4” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (animals). Preschool. ISBN 9781250060112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 First Words. Walker, Rob. Illustrations. ➼ Scribblers (Sterling). Board. 20 pages. 4 3/4” x 5 7/8”. Feb. (concepts). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781910184745. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.95 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_19board books.indd 19 Good Night, Bunny/Good Morning, Bunny (Pat the Bunny). Kunhardt, Edith & the Editors of Golden Books. ➼ A value-priced, two-in-one volume enables young children to begin and end their days with Pat the Bunny, depicting the beloved classic character in two stories themed for morning and nighttime. Illustrations. ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Board. 26 pages. 5 3/4” x 7”. Jan. (classics). Preschool. ISBN 9780553510577. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 19 11/25/14 2:45 PM BOARD BOOKS How Do I Love You? 25th Anniversary Edition. Hallinan, P. K., auth & illus. ➼ A sturdy, 25th anniversary edition of a best-selling story stands as a love poem from a parent to a child and is complemented by a photo slot for personalizing the front cover. Illustrations. ➼ Candy Cane Pr (Ideals Pubns). Board. 24 pages. 6 1/2” x 7 1/8”. Dec. (family & relationships). Preschool. ISBN 9780824919443. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 Let’s Find Adventure! (PAW Patrol: Nifty Lift-and-Look). Jackson, Mike, illus. ➼ Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol races to the rescue in a sturdy board book featuring more than 30 interactive lift-flaps that reveal fun-filled surprises. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Board. 12 pages. 8” x 9”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool. ISBN 9780553510270. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Hurry Home, Hedgehog!: A Bilingual Book of Sounds. Yang, Belle, auth & illus. ➼ Featuring side-by-side text in both English and Mandarin Chinese, a bilingual celebration of the natural world combines bold illustrations with concept-reinforcing sound words describing a little hedgehog’s exploration of his surroundings. By the creator of Summertime Rainbow. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Candlewick Pr. Board. 24 pages. 7” x 7”. Jan. (general fiction). Preschool. ISBN 9780763665982. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Little Pea. Rosenthal, Amy Krouse. Illus by Jen Corace. ➼ Little Pea hates eating candy for dinner, but his parents will not let him have his spinach dessert until he cleans his plate, in a story that many children can relate to! Illustrations. ➼ Chronicle Bks. Board. 32 pages. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Preschool-Gr K. I Love You, Blankie. Haft, Sheryl. Illus by Jane Massey. ➼ A sturdy padded storybook features a young child who at bedtime uses his cozy yellow blankie to imagine himself in adventures under the sea, among the stars and in a balloon in the clouds. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Little, Brown. Board. 22 pages. Feb. (bedtime & dreams). Preschool. ISBN 9780316283564. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 I See Kitty. Surovec, Yasmine, auth & illus. ➼ Chloe wants a kitten so badly that she imagines she sees cats all around her town, until her mother brings her a kitten of her own. By the creator of the popular comic blog and book Cat vs. Human. Illustrations. ➼ Roaring Brook Pr. Board. 34 pages. 7” x 5 1/2”. Jan. (animals). Preschool. ISBN 9781626720930. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 A Kitten Tale. Rohmann, Eric, auth & illus. ➼ From the Caldecott Medal-winning author of My Friend Rabbit comes a tale of four kittens discovering the four seasons together, now in a board book edition that is perfect for the youngest readers. Illustrations. ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Board. 32 pages. 5 3/4” x 7 1/2”. Jan. (animals). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780553498318. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 20 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_19board books.indd 20 ISBN 9781452142890. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 The Little Red Hen (Little Golden Board Books). Miller, J. P., illus. ➼ An oversized board book edition of a bestselling Little Golden Book follows the story of a droll Little Red Hen who tries to enlist the help of unmotivated animal friends to assist her as she grows a crop of wheat and eventually bakes a delicious loaf of bread. Illustrations. ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Board. 26 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Jan. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780385390941. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 Little Toot (Little Toot). Gramatky, Hardie. Illus by Mark Burgess. ➼ Little Toot is a tugboat who does not want to tug but would rather play in the harbor and bother all the other tugboats, so when he ends up all alone on the open sea as a storm is rolling in, it’s up to him to save a stranded ocean liner, in a classic story that is sure to delight a whole new generation of readers. Abridged edition. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Board. 32 pages. 8” x 8”. Feb. (classics). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780448484464. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 The Monster at the End of This Book (Big Bright & Early Board Books). Stone, Jon. Illus by Michael Smollin. ➼ Adapted into a sturdy board book format, a best-selling Sesame Street Little Golden Book classic follows a frantic Grover’s efforts to prevent readers from turning the pages and finding the not-so-scary monster at the end of the book. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Board. 26 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool. ISBN 9780553508734. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 My First 123 (My First). ➼ Introduces very young children to numbers one through five, featuring spreads that depict familiar objects in a bold, graphic style accented by foil highlights. Illustrations. ➼ Little Bee Bks (Simon & Schuster). Board. 12 pages. 6” x 6”. Feb. (concepts). Preschool. ISBN 9781499800241. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 On the Farm (Touch and Feel). ➼ Combines collagestyle images of endearing baby animals with touch-andfeel accents and repetitive text that invites very young children to experience a woolly sheep, a furry dog, a silky horse and more. Illustrations. ➼ Little Bee Bks (Simon & Schuster). Board. 12 pages. 8” x 8”. Feb. (animals). Preschool. ISBN 9781499800142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 1 Is One (Classic Board Books). Tudor, Tasha, auth & illus. ➼ Young ones will delight in the simple text that counts from one to 20 and the charming illustrations of animals, children and nature that are brought together in this treasured Caldecott Honor book, now available in a Classic Board Book edition. Illustrations. ➼ Little Simon (Simon & Schuster). Board. 44 pages. 7 3/8” x 5 1/2”. Jan. (concepts). Preschool. ISBN 9781481425674. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 Peep and Ducky. Martin, David, auth & illus. ➼ An energetic read-aloud story for very young children features two giggling animal friends who share a funfilled afternoon in the park playing pretend games, flying down a slide, flopping in a puddle and running around a tree. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Board. 24 pages. 6 1/2” x 5 7/8”. Feb. (animals). Babies-Preschool. (Board Books) ISBN 9780763672430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/25/14 2:45 PM BOARD BOOKS Redbird: Colors, Colors, Everywhere! Saltzberg, Barney. ➼ Through rhyming text, Redbird explores all the colors of the rainbow, trying to decide which is his favorite. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Workman Pub. Board. 22 pages. 5 3/4” x 3 1/4”. Feb. (concepts). Preschool. ISBN 9780761181859. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.95 have seemingly better places to rest, his mother must take the time to explain why his special little bed is the best thing for him. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Board. 32 pages. 6 1/2” x 5 1/2”. Feb. (bedtime & dreams). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780553498295. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Redbird: Friends Come in Different Sizes. Saltzberg, Barney. ➼ Through rhyming text, Redbird introduces his friends, some of whom are tall and others taller, and some of whom are small and others smaller. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Workman Pub. Board. 22 pages. 5 3/4” x 6 5/16”. Feb. (concepts). Preschool. ISBN 9780761181903. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.95 Twenty Big Trucks in the Middle of the Street. Lee, Mark. Illus by Kurt Cyrus. ➼ When an ice-cream truck breaks down in the middle of his street and blocks a growing number of other busy vehicles, a little boy remembers the important functions that each subsequent truck performs and devises a helpful solution. A first children’s book. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Board. 30 pages. 7” x 7 5/16”. Feb. (concepts). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780763676506. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 Sleep Tight, Little Mouse. Morgan, Mary, auth & illus. ➼ When little mouse finds it difficult to fall asleep in his bed of dry grass and wonders why the other animals, such as birds and kangaroos, ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780553498301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.97 Zoo Babies. ➼ An introduction to pint-sized versions of favorite exotic animals combines simple descriptive sentences with lively depictions of baby elephants, lion cubs, young giraffes and more. Illustrations. ➼ Andrews McMeel. Board. 12 pages. 6” x 6”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781449460587. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 They’re Baker Bound and Taylor Tough! Paw Prints prebinds provide: ® Lifetime Guaranteed Binding Automatically Yours Shipments Bright, Attractive Covers Collection Development Support Identifiable Paw Prints Logo Cataloging Provided Popular, High-Circulating Titles More than 50,000 Titles Now Available Contact us at [email protected] with questions, special requests, or to obtain ordering information. Also remember to visit our website, www.baker-taylor.com/pawprints, to see our seasonal Paw Prints promotions, with links to order forms, selection lists, and more. Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_19board books.indd 21 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 21 11/25/14 2:45 PM PICTURE BOOKS Alex’s Ten-Dollar Adventure. Bailey, Wendy. ➼ When Alex receives money for his birthday, he is thrilled with his good fortune. After “doing the math,” he’s sure he has enough to buy Rocket Guy, a coveted action hero, and he embarks on his mission — complete with detours, treats and more than a few equations. But by the time he reaches the toy store, will Alex still have enough cash? An accessible tale of spending and saving comes complete with a piggy bank craft! Illustrations. ➼ Three Bean Pr. Hardcover. 32 pages. 10” x 9”. Sep. (action & adventure). Gr K-4. ISBN 9780990331506 . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 The Adventure Begins (Thomas & Friends: Pictureback®). ➼ An original tale reveals how Thomas the Tank Engine arrived on the Island of Sodor, made friends with the other train station residents and rose to popularity throughout his early adventures. Original. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Random House. Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Feb. (transportation). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780553535532. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Random House. eBook. eISBN 9780553535525 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.97 The Baby Is Here! (Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood). Santomero, Angela C., adapt. Illus by Jason Fruchter. ➼ Daniel Tiger is getting a little sister — he can’t wait to meet her and while looking for a special way to help welcome the new baby, he finds the perfect present to give to his new sibling in a box of his old baby things. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool. ISBN 9781481430135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 22 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_22picture books.indd 22 Fuzzwippers Learn About Family. Halas, Marilynn. Illus by Jeremy Provost. ➼ The Fuzzwipper series is a Mom’s Choice Award Winner for excellence in family friendly media. The primary goal of the Fuzzwippers series is to build empathy and socioemotional learning and to tell children they are loved, no matter what. Original. Illustrations. ➼ 4 Sunflowers Media. Paper. 24 pages. 8 1/4” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (general fiction). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780988356283 . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 The Backwards Birthday Party. Chapin, Tom & Forster, John. Illus by Chuck Groenink. ➼ A lively picture book story based on the hit song features young partygoers who celebrate at a backward birthday party by wearing inside-out clothing, heating up their ice cream and hanging on to their party hats. Illustrations. ➼ Atheneum (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 40 pages. 11” x 10”. Feb. (holidays & celebrations). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9781442467989. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Bears and a Birthday. Parenteau, Shirley. Illus by David Walker. ➼ A latest collaboration by the creators of Bears on Chairs reveals how little bears Floppy, Fuzzy, Yellow and Calico secretly prepare a cake and gift for Big Brown Bear, whose curiosity is piqued by delicious smells. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 32 pages. 10 1/4” x 8 7/16”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780763671525. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood. Second Edition. Pfundstein, Valerie. Illus by Aaron Anderson. ➼ After learning about veterans in school, a young boy discovers that heroes live all around him: the butcher, barber, librarian and many other members of his community who have helped protect our freedom and liberty by serving in various branches of the American military. An engaging, rhyming picture book for readers of all ages fosters mindfulness of and appreciation for the brave service men and women who are also our family, friends and neighbors. Illustrations. ➼ Pfun-Omenal Stories. Hardcover. 32 pages. 9 1/4” x 11 3/4”. Dec. (poetry). Preschool-Gr 5. ISBN 9780578135106 . . . . . . . . . . $18.95 Big Red Kangaroo. Saxby, Claire. Illus by Graham Byrne. ➼ Leading his mob of kangaroos to find grasses for grazing in the center of Australia, dominant Red Kangaroo finds himself on a constant vigil to retain his leadership position over younger male rivals. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Hardcover. 32 pages. 9 5/8” x 10 5/8”. Jan. (animals). Gr K-3. ISBN 9780763670757. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Bilby: Secrets of an Australian Marsupial. Wignell, Edel. Illus by Mark Jackson. ➼ An introduction to the endangered Australian marsupial is presented through the story of a baby bilby who, after being born in an underground burrow, grows up and learns to survive in a harsh environment. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Hardcover. 32 pages. 9 5/8” x 10 5/8”. Jan. (animals). Gr K-4. ISBN 9780763667597. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/19/14 10:54 AM PICTURE BOOKS The Blue Whale. Desmond, Jenni, auth & illus. ➼ An informative, visual introduction to the life and world of the giant blue whale contrasts its size to those of familiar objects and is complemented by expert-vetted, engaging facts. By the award-winning author of Red Cat Blue Cat. Illustrations. ➼ Enchanted Lion Bks (Consortium). Hardcover. 48 pages. 8 1/4” x 10 5/8”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr 4. ISBN 9781592701650. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 The Book of Jonah. Spier, Peter E. ➼ A rerelease of a previous out-of-print picture book by the Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator of Noah’s Ark retells the Bible story about a man who discovers God’s love after being swallowed by a great fish. Illustrations. ➼ Doubleday (Random House). Hardcover. 40 pages. 10 1/4” x 8”. Jan. (bible stories). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780385379090. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Doubleday (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780375973376. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99 The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage. Alko, Selina. Illus by Sean Qualls. ➼ A tribute to the brave example of the Loving family describes how they were arrested in mid20th-century Virginia for violating laws against interracial marriage and argued their case all the way to the Supreme Court, prompting a landmark civil rights triumph. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Arthur A. Levine (Scholastic Bks). Hardcover. 40 pages. 8 1/2” x 10”. Jan. (people & places). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780545478533. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 A Castle Full of Cats. Sanderson, Ruth, auth & illus. ➼ Complemented by rhyming text and lush illustrations, a whimsical story about royal compromise follows a long-suffering king’s efforts to restore balance to a palace that has been overrun by the queen’s cats. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Hardcover. 40 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Jan. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780449813072. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Random House. Library. ISBN 9780375971549. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Cat & Bunny. Lundquist, Mary, auth & illus. ➼ A heartwarming story of first friendship finds best friends Cat and Bunny sharing special games and exclusive adventures until a prospective new friend asks to join them. A first book. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 32 pages. 9 1/2” x 9”. Jan. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062287809. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 The Cat Who Tamed the West (Sheriff Callie’s Wild West). ➼ Newcomer Sheriff Callie, the best cowgirl kitty that ever roamed the West, works diligently to make sure the frontier town of Nice and Friendly Corners lives up to its name. 100,000 first printing. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Pr. Hardcover. 32 pages. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781484714959. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 Count with Maisy, Cheep, Cheep, Cheep! (Maisy). Cousins, Lucy, auth & illus. ➼ Very young fans are invited to join Maisy in an interactive farmyard game of hide-andseek that finds the intrepid little mouse searching beneath lift-flaps to locate Mommy Hen’s missing chicks. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Hardcover. 32 pages. 10 5/8” x 10 5/8”. Feb. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780763676438. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 The Crown Affair (NurseryRhyme Mysteries). Ransom, Jeanie Franz. Illus by Stephen Axelsen. ➼ In the sequel to What REALLY Happened to Humpty?, Jack (Jill’s other half) fell down the Hill and had his crown stolen, so it’s up to detective Joe Dumpty to round up the usual suspects and track down the culprit. Illustrations. ➼ Charlesbridge Pub. Hardcover. 40 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9781580895521. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 The Day of the Dragon Egg (How to Train Your Dragon TV) (Book & Stickers). Gallo, Tina, adapt. Illus by Style Guide. ➼ When Fishlegs and Meatlug discover a clutch of Changewing dragon eggs, Hiccup, Toothless and their companions scramble to return the eggs to their mother before they hatch and endanger Berk. Original. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. 16 pages. 8” x 8”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9781481428262. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Dinos & Discoveries / Emily Saves the World (Thomas & Friends) (Book & Stickers). ➼ Two exciting tales based on the latest Thomas & Friends DVD and 50 shiny foil stickers with hologram patterns are presented together in this deluxe pictureback storybook. Original. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Random House. Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Jan. (transportation). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780553508703. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Random House. eBook. eISBN 9780553508710 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.97 Everything (Love You). Dodd, Emma, auth & illus. ➼ An endearing mother koala and her baby illustrate the love parents feel for their children in a heartwarming bedtime story that is accented by eye-catching foil embellishments. By the creator of Forever. Illustrations. ➼ Templar Bks (Candlewick Pr). Reinforced. 24 pages. 7 7/8” x 7 7/8”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780763671280. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Daisy Saves the Day. Hughes, Shirley, auth & illus. ➼ Living far from her mother and twin brothers in a big house where she works as a housemaid for two refined ladies in 1911 England, Daisy finds rare moments to read Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_22picture books.indd 23 between her chores and is lovingly rewarded when she saves the house from a kitchen fire. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 32 pages. 10 1/4” x 11”. Feb. (family & relationships). Gr K-4. ISBN 9780763673239. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 23 11/19/14 10:54 AM PICTURE BOOKS Disney Fairies: Legend of the NeverBeast The sixth Tinker Bell film starring the Disney Fairies finds talented animal fairy Fawn befriending a huge, mysterious creature known as the NeverBeast, and while Tink and her friends aren’t so sure about this scary addition to Pixie Hollow, the elite Scout Fairies set out to capture the monster before he destroys their home, prompting Fawn to intervene to save the NeverBeast. Illustrated books at various reading levels are publishing to coincide with the film release scheduled for Spring 2015. Movie tie-in. The Fairies’ New Forest Friend. Illustrations.➼ Little, Brown. Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Feb. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780316283519. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Fancy Nancy: 10th Anniversary Edition (Fancy Nancy). O’Connor, Jane. Illus by Robin Preiss-Glasser. ➼ A special 10th anniversary edition of the first Fancy Nancy picture book by the New York Times best-selling team features a link to a free downloadable song from Fancy Nancy: The Musical and includes a sheet of lyrics to the song in the back of the book. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 40 pages. 9” x 11”. Feb. (general fiction). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062352149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Fang-tastic! (Disney Junior: Henry Hugglemonster) (Little Golden Books). Posner-Sanchez, Andrea. Illus by Fabio Laguna & James Gallego. ➼ Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book based on an episode of the hit Disney Junior television show, Henry Hugglemonster, in which Henry loses his first fang. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Disney Bks. Hardcover. 24 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780736433488. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Disney Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480656666. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 A Fine Dessert: Four Centuries, Four Families, One Delicious Treat. Jenkins, Emily. Illus by Sophie Blackall. ➼ A richly detailed picture book ingeniously shows how food, technology and even families have changed throughout American history by depicting four families in four different cities over the course of four 24 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_22picture books.indd 24 centuries making the same delicious dessert called Blackberry Fool. Includes a recipe and historical notes. Illustrations. ➼ Schwartz & Wade Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 44 pages. 11 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Jan. (concepts). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780375868320. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Schwartz & Wade Bks (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780375968327. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99 The First Dog. Brett, Jan, auth & illus. ➼ In an exciting tale of adventure in prehistoric times, set against a spectacular Ice Age landscape, Kip the Cave Boy and Paleowolf each face hunger and danger, and when they decide to join forces to help one another, Paleowolf becomes the first domesticated dog. Illustrations. ➼ Putnam (Penguin). Hardcover. 32 pages. 9 1/2” x 11”. Jan. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780399172700. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 5-Minute Disney Junior Stories (5-Minute Stories). ➼ Featuring such favorite Disney Junior characters as Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins and Minnie Mouse, a sumptuously illustrated treasury of 12 stories is comprised of entries designed to be read in about five minutes each. 250,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Pr. Hardcover. 192 pages. Feb. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781484713273. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Follow the Leader (Little Golden Book). Golden Books Publishing Company. ➼ In this all-new, full-color Little Golden Book starring Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, boys ages 2 to 5 will find out if Leonardo can battle ninja robots AND keep his troublemaking brothers in line. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 24 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780553512045. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Paw Prints Prebind. ISBN 9781480661738. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 Glamourpuss. Weeks, Sarah. Illus by David Small. ➼ A cat with style, charm and a photo-savvy pose fears she has fallen out of fashion when a canine newcomer steals her spotlight. Illustrated by the Caldecott Medal-winning artist of So You Want to Be President? Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 40 pages. 11” x 8 1/2”. Jan. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780545609548. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Helicopters (Penguin Core Concepts). Confalone, Chelsea & Confalone, Nick. ➼ A fact-filled introduction to helicopters combines vibrant photography with engaging facts about their versatile flying capabilities and how they are used for a wide range of needs. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Hardcover. 32 pages. 8” x 8”. Feb. (transportation). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780448484426. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. ISBN 9780448484419. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Henry Finds His Word. Ward, Lindsay. ➼ Baby Henry is ready to talk, but first he must search for the perfect first word, and luckily, just when he needs it most, his first word comes looking for him! Illustrations. ➼ Dial Bks (Penguin). Reinforced. 32 pages. 8 1/4” x 10 1/2”. Feb. (concepts). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780803739901. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Henry Holton Takes the Ice. Bradley, Sandra. Illus by Sara Palacios. ➼ Henry Holton comes from an ice hockeyobsessed family, but despite their enthusiasm, his heart is just not in the game, and when he sees his first ice dancing performance, Henry realizes that this is where his aspirations are leading him. Illustrations. ➼ Dial Bks (Penguin). Hardcover. 32 pages. 11” x 8 1/2”. Jan. (sports & recreation). Gr K-3. ISBN 9780803738560. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Home. Ellis, Carson, auth & illus. ➼ A picture book debut by the illustrator of The Composer Is Dead offers a whimsical tribute to the myriad possibilities of home, depicting homes in different realworld environments as well as fantastical settings. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 40 pages. 9 3/4” x 11 13/16”. Feb. (house & home). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780763665296. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/19/14 10:54 AM PICTURE BOOKS Home When an alien race (the Boov) invades Earth, an unlikely friendship forms between Tip, a human girl, and Oh, a banished Boov, in books published at various reading levels that introduce characters and stories from DreamWorks’ newest movie, Home, opening in theaters in May 2015. The Story of One Super Boov. O’Ryan, Ellie, adapt. Illustrations. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Feb. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9781481404389. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Welcome to Smekland. O’Ryan, Ellie, adapt. Illus by Style Guide. Illustrations. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. 16 pages. 8” x 8”. Feb. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9781481425834. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise. Taylor, Sean. Illus by Jean Jullien. ➼ Combines offbeat humor by the author of The World Champion of Staying Awake with bold, striking illustrations in the story of an owlish master of disguise who dons creative costumes during nightly hunts for a tasty supper. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 48 pages. 9 13/16” x 10 1/4”. Feb. (animals). Gr 1-2. ISBN 9780763675783. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 The House That’s Your Home. Lloyd-Jones, Sally. Illus by Jane Dyer. ➼ An uplifting story told in the voice of a parent to a child rhythmically highlights the love and joy that make a girl’s world her own, from the tree that stands in her yard, to the swing that carries her to the sky, to the bed that flies her to the moon at night. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Schwartz & Wade Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 40 pages. 10” x 10”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780375858840. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Schwartz & Wade Bks (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780375987984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.97 ➼ Schwartz & Wade Bks (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780375958847. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99 How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe? (How Do Dinosaurs...?). Yolen, Jane. Illus by Mark Teague. ➼ A young dinosaur takes precautions in order to stay safe throughout the day, both at home and at play, in the latest addition to the How Do Dinosaurs...? series by the award-winning creative team. Illustrations. ➼ Blue Sky Pr (Scholastic Bks). Hardcover. 40 pages. 9” x 12”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780439241045. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 I Don’t Want to Be a Frog. Petty, Dev. Illus by Mike Boldt. ➼ Wanting to be anything but his slimy, wet self, a reluctant young frog aspires to be a cat, rabbit or owl until a hungry but frog-disdaining wolf arrives. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Doubleday (Random House). Hardcover. 32 pages. 10” x 10”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780385378666. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Doubleday (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780375982347 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.97 ➼ Doubleday (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780375973345. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 If I Had a Triceratops. O’Connor, George. ➼ With deft visual humor, a New York Times best-selling author/illustrator imagines how awesome it would be to have a pet triceratops living in the backyard. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 32 pages. 10 5/8” x 9 1/16”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780763660130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Jesus Loves Me!: I am Special to God (VeggieTales). ➼ Includes 42 devotionals featuring a variety of favorite VeggieTales characters and provides fun reading while helping children learn more about God and the Bible. ➼ Worthy Pub. Hardcover. 48 pages. 7” x 9”. Feb. (religion — christianity). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9781617954863. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 Just Itzy. Krumwiede, Lana. Illus by Greg Pizzoli. ➼ A spider on a quest to drop the “Bitzy” and become “just Itzy” runs up against some challenges — and a few familiar nursery-rhyme characters. Artwork by the Theodor Seuss Geisel Awardwinning author and illustrator of The Watermelon Seed. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 40 pages. 8 7/16” x 10 1/4”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780763658113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Leopardpox! Landau, Orna. Illus by Omer Hoffmann. ➼ Transforming into a frisky leopard cub after contracting “leopardpox,” little Sadie is unsuccessfully attended by a doctor and a vet before Mama, refusing to give her to the zoo, finds a cure involving chicken soup. Simultaneous eBook. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Clarion Bks (Houghton Mifflin). Hardcover. 40 pages. 8 3/8” x 10 1/4”. Feb. (humorous stories). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780544290013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Clarion Bks (Houghton Mifflin). eBook. eISBN 9780544289611 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Little Red’s Riding ‘Hood. Stein, Peter. Illus by Chris Gall. ➼ When her Granny Putt Putt gets sick, tiny moped scooter Little Red races over the river and through the dark woods to deliver a basket of get-well goodies, crossing paths in the process with Tank, a no-good monster truck. Illustrated by the award-winning creator of Dinotrux. Illustrations. ➼ Orchard Bks (Scholastic Bks). Hardcover. 40 pages. 10” x 11”. Feb. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780545609692. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Jesus the Miracle Worker: Amazing Stories From the New Testament. ➼ Taken directly from the Bible and retold in a way even the very young can understand, this adventure-filled storybook Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_22picture books.indd 25 leads children ages three to seven through some of the many miracles Jesus performed. Illustrations. ➼ Harvest House Pub. Hardcover. 32 pages. 9” x 10”. Feb. (bible stories). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780736963237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 25 11/19/14 10:54 AM PICTURE BOOKS A Lullaby for Little One. Casey, Dawn. Illus by Charles Fuge. ➼ Sharing a last game at the end of a lovely day filled with laughter and fun, little Bunny and Big Daddy Rabbit are joined by their woodland friends until little Bunny tires of all the hullabaloo, prompting a special lullaby by Big Daddy Rabbit. Illustrations. ➼ Nosy Crow (Candlewick Pr). Reinforced. 32 pages. 9 3/16” x 10 5/8”. Feb. (bedtime & dreams). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780763676087. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Mission: New Baby. Hood, Susan. Illus by Mary Lundquist. ➼ A whimsical story for reluctant older siblings invites them to assume a “Special Agent” identity and help train the family’s “newest recruit” in the top-secret ways of walking, talking, reading and more. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Random House. Hardcover. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Feb. (family & relationships). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780385376723. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Random House. eBook. eISBN 9780375982156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.97 ➼ Random House. Library. ISBN 9780375973246. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Monkey and Duck Quack Up! Hamburg, Jennifer. Illus by Edwin Fotheringham. ➼ Combines whimsical illustrations and rollicking rhymes in the story of best friends Duck and Monkey, who team up in a riotous rhyming competition in spite of their differences. By the Emmy Awardwinning author of A Moose That Says Moo. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 32 pages. 10” x 9”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780545645140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Monty’s Magnificent Mane. O’Neill, Gemma, auth & illus. ➼ Becoming disgruntled when his meerkat friends muss his beautiful golden mane, Monty the lion stomps off to the waterhole and is flattered by a big green crocodile who may be looking for a tasty supper. Illustrations. ➼ Templar Bks (Candlewick Pr). Reinforced. 40 pages. 11 5/16” x 9 3/4”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780763675936. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 26 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_22picture books.indd 26 Mr. Squirrel & the Moon. Meschenmoser, Sebastian, auth & illus. ➼ Awakening to discover that the moon has landed on his tree, Mr. Squirrel fears he will be accused of theft and frantically tries to get rid of the moon, with uproarious results. Illustrations. ➼ NorthSouth Bks. Hardcover. 48 pages. Jan. (animals). Preschool+. ISBN 9780735841567. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.95 My ABC Book (G&D Vintage). Seiden, Art, illus. ➼ A rerelease of a classic entry from G&D Vintage’s Wonder Books pairs nostalgic period artwork with corresponding letters of the alphabet. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Hardcover. 24 pages. 8 1/4” x 10 1/4”. Feb. (concepts). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780448482156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 Naptime With Theo & Beau. Shyba, Jessica, auth & photos. ➼ A picture book based on the viral blog sensation Momma’s Gone City depicts rescued puppy Theo and his toddler boy, Beau, in endearing photographs as they share cuddling naptimes. Illustrations. ➼ Feiwel & Friends. Reinforced. 32 pages. 8” x 9”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781250059062. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 A New Reindeer Friend (Disney Frozen: Little Golden Books). Julius, Jessica. ➼ Preparing the kingdom for their first royal ball, sisters Anna and Elsa venture outdoors to gather flowers and wind up rescuing a baby reindeer with Olaf’s assistance. Movie tie-in. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ˇ ➼ Disney Bks. Hardcover. 24 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780736433518. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Disney Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780736433525 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.97 ➼ Disney Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480661752. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 The New Small Person. Child, Lauren, auth & illus. ➼ Feeling jealous when a new sibling arrives, little Elmore Green becomes frustrated when the “small person” knocks over his things and licks his jelly-bean collection until a special night when their relationship changes. By the award-winning author of the Charlie and Lola series. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 32 pages. 9 13/16” x 10 7/16”. Feb. (family & relationships). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780763678104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Noah’s Ark: The Brick Bible for Kids. Smith, Brendan Powell. ➼ The Old Testament story of Noah and his ark full of two of every animal on Earth is retold in a text illustrated with LEGO toys. Reprint. Illustrations. ➼ Sky Pony (Norton). Paper. 32 pages. 8” x 8”. Feb. (bible stories). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9781634500548. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Nobody’s Perfect. Elliott, David. Illus by Sam Zuppardi. ➼ A little kid shares a child’seye view of how friends and family can often be less than perfect, revealing that the secret to life may be more about patience than perfection. By the awardwinning author of And Here’s to You! Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 32 pages. 9 1/16” x 10 5/8”. Feb. (family & relationships). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780763666996. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Otto the Owl Who Loved Poetry. Kousky, Vern, auth & illus. ➼ Preferring to recite poetry over hunting mice, Otto the owl baffles his fellow owls by making friends with the forest mice and reading books before visiting the wider woodland to charm his fellow creatures with poetry recitations. A first book. Illustrations. ➼ Nancy Paulsen Bks (Penguin). Reinforced. 32 pages. 9” x 9 1/2”. Feb. (animals). Gr K-3. ISBN 9780399164408. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Owl Howls Again! Friester, Paul. Illus by Philippe Goossens. ➼ A sidesplitting tale about taking instructions too literally describes how Little Owl refuses to let Mommy Owl back into their nest when she returns from an errand to get food. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ NorthSouth Bks. Hardcover. 32 pages. Jan. (animals). Preschool+. ISBN 9780735841291. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/25/14 2:47 PM PICTURE BOOKS Paddington in the Garden (Paddington). Bond, Michael. Illus by R. W. Alley. ➼ Getting to work when the Browns give him a garden of his own at number 32 Windsor Gardens, a hapless Paddington attempts to create the most interesting garden he can, with unexpected results. 150,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 32 pages. 10 1/4” x 10 1/2”. Feb. (classics). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062318442. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Peep and Ducky Rainy Day. Martin, David. Illus by David Walker. ➼ A splashy read-aloud story finds Peep and Ducky enjoying indoor activities on a rainy day before grabbing their galoshes and umbrellas to captain an imaginary boat in the wet outdoors. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 32 pages. 9 1/16” x 7 1/2”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. (Picture Books) ISBN 9780763668846 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 A Poem in Your Pocket. McNamara, Margaret. Illus by G. Brian Karas. ➼ The stars of How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? introduce a variety of poetic forms through the story of young Elinor, whose confidence falters as she tries to write something perfect in time for a famous poet’s visit to her school. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Schwartz & Wade Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 40 pages. 8 1/2” x 10 1/2”. Jan. (school & education). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780307979476. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Schwartz & Wade Bks (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780307979490 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.97 ➼ Schwartz & Wade Bks (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780307979483. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Laugh-Along Lessons An engagingly humorous series that teaches life lessons to youngsters through laughter and fun is presented by the author/illustrator team that created the awardwinning Hooway for Wodney Wat and Tacky the Penguin. Includes a downloadable audio component. Pookins Gets Her Way. Lester, Helen. Illus by Lynn Munsinger. Illustrations. ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Hardcover. 32 pages. 8” x 8”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780544324060. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 Queen of the Diamond: The Lizzie Murphy Story. McCully, Emily Arnold, auth & illus. ➼ A picture book biography about Lizzie Murphy, the first woman to play in a major league exhibition game and the first person to play on both the New England and American leagues’ all-star teams, was created by the Caldecott Medal-winning author/ illustrator of Mirette on the High Wire. Illustrations. ➼ Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Reinforced. 32 pages. 9” x 10 1/2”. Feb. (biography & autobiography). Gr K-3. ISBN 9780374300074. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Radiator Springs 500 1/2 (Disney/Pixar Cars). Berrios, Frank & RH Disney. ➼ Boys ages 3 to 7 will love this fullcolor storybook with more than 50 stickers based on the popular Disney/Pixar Cars animated short, featuring Lightning McQueen, Mater and all their friends. Movie tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Bks. Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780736432818. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Red: A Crayon’s Story. Hall, Michael, auth & illus. ➼ Red’s factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members, he cannot seem to do what’s expected of him until a new friend offers a fresh perspective. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Greenwillow Bks (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 40 pages. 8 1/4” x 11 1/2”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062252074. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Greenwillow Bks (HarperCollins). Library. ISBN 9780062252098. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.89 Rex Finds an Egg! Egg! Egg! Weinberg, Steven, auth & illus. ➼ A rambunctious T. rex journeys across the prehistoric landscape to save his beloved egg, an endeavor that proves more challenging than anticipated and ends in a lively surprise. Illustrations. ➼ Margaret K. McElderry (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 40 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9781481403085. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_22picture books.indd 27 A Royal Mouse in the House (Sofia the First). Scollon, Bill. Illus by Grace Lee. ➼ Sofia and Clover try to break a magical spell that has turned their friend Hildegard into a mouse on the day of the Enchancia Pet Show. TV tie-in. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Pr. Reinforced. 32 pages. Feb. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781484706435. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 A Royal Pet Problem (Disney Junior: Sofia the First). Posner-Sanchez, Andrea & RH Disney. ➼ When a Mix-Up Potion combines their pets, Princess Sofia and her siblings have to straighten everything out before the rabbit-dragon and peacockbaboon creatures wreck their school! Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Disney Bks. Hardcover. 24 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780736433082. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Disney Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480656673. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 S Is for Super Hero: A Marvel Super Heroes ABC Book. Rebentisch, Juliana. ➼ Marvel favorites including the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk and Captain America help guide kids through the 26 letters of the alphabet in a book complemented by traceable die-cut letters and colorful lift flaps. Illustrations. ➼ Marvel. Hardcover. 26 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Jan. (action & adventure). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9781423172765. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Sand Swimmers: The Secret Life of Australia’s Desert Wilderness. Oliver, Narelle, auth & illus. ➼ A picture book for readers aged 7-10 shares astounding tales of adaptation and survival in Australia’s Dead Heart desert wilderness, tracing the discoveries made by explorer Charles Stuart, the generations-long wisdom of the indigenous cultures and the remarkable behaviors of regional animals. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Candlewick Pr. Hardcover. 40 pages. 8 1/4” x 11”. Jan. (people & places). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780763667610. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 27 11/19/14 10:54 AM PICTURE BOOKS Shake Your Tail Feathers (Disney Junior: Doc McStuffins) (Little Golden Book). Posner-Sanchez, Andrea & RH Disney. ➼ When Doc discovers that her stuffed owl had been squished under the toy box, she encourages Professor Hootsburgh to shake her tail feathers for a little exercise, just the thing that all toys — and kids — need to get back in shape! Based on an episode of Disney Junior’s Doc McStuffins. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Disney Bks. Hardcover. 24 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780736432740. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Disney Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480656680. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 Shrek (Pocketful of Dreams). Hutta, K. Emily, et al. Illus by Andrew Phillipson. ➼ Peaceloving ogre Shrek tries to save his swamp and ends up making a host a fairy-tale friends in a picture book adaptation of the popular DreamWorks animated film. Movie tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Dreamworks Pr (PGW). Hardcover. 32 pages. 7” x 7 1/2”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781941341186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Soon. Knapman, Timothy. Illus by Patrick Benson. ➼ Accompanying his mother on a special outing, a baby elephant is protected from a sequence of scary predators before arriving at the top of a high mountain and observing a wondrous surprise. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of Owl Babies. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 40 pages. 9 5/8” x 10 5/8”. Feb. (family & relationships). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780763674786. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Tie-Ins Age-appropriate adaptations of super-silly stories and themes from the new 3-D movie combine engaging film-inspired artwork with simple text designed to reinforce early learning skills in young SpongeBob SquarePants fans. Movie tie-in. SpongeBob SquarePants Flip-It Pictureback. Aikins, David, illus. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Paper. 24 pages. 8” x 8”. Feb. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780385387705. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 28 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_22picture books.indd 28 SpongeBob SquarePants Little Golden Book. Meurer, Caleb, illus. Illustrations. ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 24 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Feb. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K1. ISBN 9780553497755. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 of animals at the risk of her well-being. Original. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Cartwheel Bks (Scholastic Bks). Paper. 32 pages. 8” x 10”. Jan. (humorous stories). Gr K-2. ISBN 9780545691383. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ Paw Prints. Prebind. ISBN 9781480661745. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 ➼ Cartwheel Bks (Scholastic Bks). eBook. eISBN 9780545731881 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Spots in a Box. Ward, Helen, auth & illus. ➼ Ordering some spots by mail when he worries about his lack thereof, a young guinea fowl is surprised by his delivery, which contains spots of various sizes, colors and patterns. By the award-winning creator of The Cockerel and the Fox. Illustrations. ➼ Templar Bks (Candlewick Pr). Reinforced. 40 pages. 9 7/16” x 9 7/16”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr 2. ISBN 9780763675974. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 The Three Mouths of Little Tom Drum. Willard, Nancy. Illus by Kevin Hawkes. ➼ A contemporary fairy tale by the Newbery Medal-winning author of A Visit to William Blake’s Inn finds a child inventor remaking himself in the aftermath of a strawberry pie theft. Illustrated by the creator of Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 48 pages. 8 7/16” x 10 5/8”. Feb. (fantasy). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780763654764. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Stormy Night. Yoon, Salina, auth & illus. ➼ Bear is frightened by a thunderstorm in the night, but singing to his toy, Floppy, and being with his parents helps comfort him until the storm goes to sleep, and so does he. Illustrations. ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Hardcover. 40 pages. 9 1/4” x 9 1/4”. Jan. (friendship). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780802737809. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 A Surprise for a Friend (Barbie) (Book & Stickers). Man-Kong, Mary. ➼ Helping to plan a super-fun surprise party for Barbie, Nikki is saddened by an injury that prevents her from attending until Barbie brings Nikki a surprise of her own, in a story complemented by press-out friendship cards and dozens of stickers. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Random House. Paper. 16 pages. 8” x 8”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780553509427. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Random House. eBook. eISBN 9780553509434 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.97 The Too Little Fire Engine (G&D Vintage). Flory, Jane, auth & illus. ➼ A rerelease of a mid-20th-century classic follows the experiences of a little red fire engine who does not feel big enough to handle serious emergencies but who discovers he can help in other important ways. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Hardcover. 24 pages. 8 1/4” x 10 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780448482170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 Treasure’s Day at Sea (Disney Princess: Palace Pets) (Little Golden Books). PosnerSanchez, Andrea. Illus by Sue DiCicco. ➼ Youngsters are invited to Join Treasure, Ariel’s curious kitten, as she spends an exciting day in the ocean and meets a furry new friend! Media tie-in. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Random House. Hardcover. 24 pages. 6 5/8” x 8”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780736433358. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Random House. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480656697. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Frog! Colandro, Lucille. Illus by Jared D. Lee. ➼ A lively version of the classic nonsense song is set in a springtime garden and describes a zany, insatiable Old Lady as she swallows down a progressive series Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/25/14 2:47 PM PICTURE BOOKS Virgil & Owen. Bogan, Paulette, auth & illus. ➼ Befriending lost polar bear Owen, Virgil the penguin wants to be Owen’s exclusive friend and is dismayed when Owen prefers to play with all of his friends on the iceberg equally, in a gentle tribute to a familiar childhood dilemma. Illustrations. ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Hardcover. 32 pages. 8” x 11”. Jan. (friendship). Gr K-3. ISBN 9781619633728. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Walter and the No-Need-toWorry Suit (The Wonderful World of Walter and Winnie). Bright, Rachel, auth & illus. ➼ Worrying more and more as the Seriously Competitive Sports and Funday approaches, cheese-eating competitor Walter is offered reassurance and support by Winnie and other Woollybottomer friends. 20,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 32 pages. 10 7/16” x 10 5/8”. Jan. (general fiction). Preschool+. ISBN 9780007585946. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Whale Trails, Before and Now. Cline-Ransome, Lesa. Illus by G. Brian Karas. ➼ A young girl helps her father, the captain of a whale boat, on a whale-watching trip and relates how her ancestors hunted whales in the same waters. Includes information about the history of whaling, whale-watching and the conservation movement that works to ensure the safety of whales. Illustrations. ➼ Henry Holt. Reinforced. 40 pages. 11” x 8”. Jan. (animals). Gr K-4. ISBN 9780805096422. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 When You Were Born (Love You). Dodd, Emma, auth & illus. ➼ A loving celebration of all kinds of babies depicts endearing interactions between parents and offspring, including seals, elephants and humans from different world regions. Illustrations. ➼ Templar Bks (Candlewick Pr). Reinforced. 24 pages. 7 7/8” x 7 7/8”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9780763674052. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Wolfie the Bunny. Dyckman, Ame. Illus by Zachariah Ohora. ➼ When her hapless bunny family adopts a wolf cub, little Dot tries to convince her smitten parents that Wolfie might eat them all up. By the author of Boy + Bot. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Little, Brown. Hardcover. 40 pages. Feb. (family & relationships). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780316226141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00 Words to Dream On: Bedtime Bible Stories and Prayers. Stortz, Diane. Illus by Diane Le Feyer. ➼ More than 50 stories from the Old and New Testaments — selected and retold for young children with a focus on God’s love, care, protection, trustworthiness and power — create an overview of the entire story arc of the Bible. Illustrations. ➼ Thomas Nelson. Hardcover. 224 pages. 6 7/8” x 8”. Feb. (bible stories). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780529111012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 The Year of the Sheep (Tales From the Chinese Zodiac). Chin, Oliver. Illus by Alina Chau. ➼ Befriending a kind shepherd girl and other animal friends, Sydney, a little lamb, endeavors to prove the value of a sheep’s qualities in the wake of a big storm. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Immedium (Consortium). Hardcover. 36 pages. 9 1/2” x 10”. Jan. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9781597021043. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 Yeti and the Bird. Shireen, Nadia, auth & illus. ➼ A hairy, scary and very lonely Yeti forges an unlikely friendship with a little bird who lands on his head and proves to be the only creature who is not afraid of him. By the award-winning author of Good Little Wolf. Illustrations. ➼ Atheneum (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 32 pages. 9 1/4” x 10 1/2”. Feb. (animals). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9781481403894. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_22picture books.indd 29 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 29 11/25/14 2:48 PM E A R LY R E A D E R S Aaron Has a Lazy Day (Step Into Reading, Step 1). Eastman, P. D. ➼ A skill-building reader starring P. D. Eastman’s classic character finds a hot, tired and particularly hungry Aaron the Alligator becoming less lazy and more crazy as he tries to find something yummy to eat. By the author of Are You My Mother? Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Random House. Library. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (animals). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780375974113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Random House. eBook. eISBN 9780553508451 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.97 ➼ Random House. Paper. ISBN 9780553508444. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Aaron Is a Good Sport (Step Into Reading, Step 1). Eastman, P. D. ➼ Mischievous Aaron the Alligator gets into trouble while doing everything from playing ball and planting seeds to taking a simple walk, in a skill-building early reader by the author of Go, Dog, Go! Simultaneous and ebook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Random House. Library. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (animals). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780375974090. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Random House. eBook. eISBN 9780553508437 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.97 ➼ Random House. Paper. ISBN 9780553508420. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Abraham Lincoln (Scholastic Readers, Level 3). Anderson, Annmarie. Illus by Gerald Kelley. ➼ Complemented by photo-realistic illustrations, a skill-building introduction to the 16th American president shares engaging insights into his childhood and famed achievements as a military and political leader. Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (readers). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9780545609791. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480640382. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 30 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_30early readers.indd 30 Amazing Battles (LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: DK Readers, Level 2). Dorling Kindersley, Inc. ➼ Discover a thrilling new world of action with the latest 2015 LEGO® DC Comics™ Super Heroes series, featuring a host of fun characters and showcasing some of DC’s most notorious villains as they plot yet another evil scheme while dynamic images and clear text help children improve their reading skills. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ DK Pub. Hardcover. 48 pages. Jan. (readers). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781465430120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ DK Pub. Paper. ISBN 9781465430113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Bad News Nails, No. 5 (Sparkle Spa). Santopolo, Jill. ➼ When her longtime nemesis, Suzy Davis, joins the salon and expresses opinionated ideas about how she thinks it should be run, Aly Tanner and her sister, Brooke, work together to protect their business. Simultaneous. ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Hardcover. 128 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (family & relationships). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781481423854. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Paper. ISBN 9781481423847. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Bath Party! (Wallykazam: Step Into Reading, Step 1). Webster, Christy. Illus by David Vantuyle. ➼ Complemented by sparkling stickers, a skill-building reader based on the popular new animated series finds Wally Trollman and his pet dragon, Norville, encouraging beginning readers to explore the magic of words. Simultaneous. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Library. 24 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780385387682. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Random House. Paper. ISBN 9780385387675. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Batman’s Hero Files (DC Super Friends) (Step Into Reading, Step 2). Wrecks, Billy & Random House. ➼ A Step Into Reading, Step 2 early reader that employs basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories is the perfect way to introduce boys and girls to Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and all the DC Super Friends. Includes 16 press-out battle cards to add to the superhero fun! Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Random House. Library. 24 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780553508093. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Random House. eBook. eISBN 9780553508109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.97 ➼ Random House. Paper. ISBN 9780553508086. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Batman’s Missions (LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: DK Readers, Level 3). ➼ A latest entry in the series that includes Super-Villains and Ready for Action! invites young fans to reinforce early reading skills while learning about the adventurous world of LEGO Batman. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ DK Pub. Hardcover. 64 pages. Jan. (media tie-ins). Gr 2-4. ISBN 9781465430137. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ DK Pub. Paper. ISBN 9781465430144. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Bella the Bunny, No. 2 (Fairy Animals of Misty Wood). Small, Lily. ➼ Causing the flowers to blossom in order to help beautify Misty Wood, winged Bella the Bunny discovers a misfit ladybug who wants to make friends with the other forest residents. Original. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Henry Holt. Paper. 144 pages. 5” x 7”. Feb. (animals). Gr K-3. ISBN 9781627791427. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 ➼ Henry Holt. eBook. eISBN 9781627793612 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 Big Bad Detective Agency. Hale, Bruce. ➼ Accused of ransacking the houses of three not-so-little pigs, Wolfgang is given one day by the ruler of Fairyland to find the real culprit, an effort that is assisted by a fourth pig. By the Edgar Award-nominated author of the Chet Gecko Mysteries. Simultaneous. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Library. 128 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Jan. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545665377. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. ISBN 9780545665384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/19/14 11:18 AM E A R LY R E A D E R S The Big Book of Color: An Adventurous Journey Into the Magical & Marvelous World of Color! Martin, Lisa & Barlow, Damien, auth & illus. ➼ An introduction to the art and science of color outlines interactive, comprehensive projects that discuss the color wheel, the role of color in establishing mood, understanding color groups and more. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Walter Foster Pub (Quayside Pub Group). Paper. 128 pages. Jan. (art instruction). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781600584350. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 Birdology: 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring the World of Birds (Young Naturalists). Russo, Monica. Photos by Kevin Byron. ➼ A generously illustrated guide for young nature enthusiasts reveals how birds can be found in a wide range of environments, offering suggestions for documenting independent observations, attracting specific birds, and keeping a birding journal and sketchbook. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Chicago Review Pr. Paper. 128 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Jan. (animals). Gr 2-4. ISBN 9781613749494. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 Branches of the Military (Scholastic Discover More Readers, Level 2). Otero, Hanna. ➼ A skill-building introduction to the five branches of the military combines vivid images with compelling themes and engaging facts about the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force. Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Nonfiction. Paper. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (readers). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9780545681018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Scholastic Nonfiction. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480671805. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 The Cafe Mystery, No. 4 (Whodunit Detective Agency). Widmark, Martin. Illus by Helena Willis. ➼ Assisting the police chief after three robberies at Pleasant Valley’s best bakery, super sleuth kids Jerry and Maya struggle to look past the delicious muffins, croissants and tarts to stop a nefarious culprit. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Hardcover. 80 pages. 5 7/8” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (chapter books). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9780448480732. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. ISBN 9780448480725. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Case File #4: Rabbids Go Viral (Rabbids Invasion). Lewman, David. Illus by Patrick Spaziante. ➼ In this fourth book in the hilarious illustrated chapter book series, Agent Glyker builds a robot Rabbid and attempts to infiltrate the Rabbids to learn their secrets! Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 96 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (media tie-ins). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781481427661. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481427654. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Cherry Blossom (Pinkalicious: I Can Read, Level 1). Kann, Victoria, auth & illus. ➼ Looking forward to flying a kite at a traditional Japanese cherry blossom festival, Pinkalicious is introduced to evocative cultural activities alongside a special new friend. Simultaneous. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations. ˇ ⌘ ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (readers). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062245939. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Paper. ISBN 9780062245946. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480666900. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Chloe the Kitten, No. 1 (Fairy Animals of Misty Wood). Small, Lily. ➼ Traveling through the enchanted realm of Misty Wood to decorate cobwebs with shining dewdrops, Chloe the Cobweb Kitten meets a lost and frightened little mouse who needs her help. Original. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Henry Holt. Paper. 144 pages. 5” x 7 1/8”. Feb. (animals). Gr K-3. ISBN 9781627791410. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 ➼ Henry Holt. eBook. eISBN 9781627793605 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 Cinderella: Read-and-Sing (Disney Princess). Disney Book Group. Illus by the Disney Storybook Artists. ➼ Just in time for the Spring 2015 live-action movie release, this collection features six Cinderella stories plus three digital songs from the movie, including “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” “The Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_30early readers.indd 31 Work Song” and “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo.” Movie tie-in. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Pr. Hardcover. 128 pages. Jan. (media tie-ins). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781484707821. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 Dinosaurs: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series (Magic School Bus Presents). Cole, Joanna. Illus by Bruce Degen. ➼ A photographic, nonfiction companion to The Magic School Bus in the Time of the Dinosaurs combines updated content with fullcolor images complemented by spot art of Ms. Frizzle and her students. Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Nonfiction. Paper. 32 pages. 10” x 8 3/8”. Jan. (reference). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9780545685832. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ Scholastic Nonfiction. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480671720. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Disney Fairies: Legend of the NeverBeast The sixth Tinker Bell film starring the Disney Fairies finds talented animal fairy Fawn befriending a huge, mysterious creature known as the NeverBeast, and while Tink and her friends aren’t so sure about this scary addition to Pixie Hollow, the elite Scout Fairies set out to capture the monster before he destroys their home, prompting Fawn to intervene to save the NeverBeast. Illustrated books at various reading levels are publishing to coincide with the film release scheduled for Spring 2015. Movie tie-in. ˇ Legend of the NeverBeast Read-Along Storybook & CD. Disney. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Pr. Paper. 32 pages. Feb. (media tie-ins). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781484710753. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ Disney Pr. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480661158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Meet Fawn the Animal-Talent Fairy (Passport to Reading, Level 1). Fox, Jennifer. Illustrations. ➼ Little, Brown. Paper. 32 pages. Feb. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780316283502. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Little, Brown. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480666849. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Meet Nyx the Scout Fairy (Passport to Reading, Level 1). Fox, Jennifer. Illustrations. ➼ Little, Brown. Paper. 32 pages. Feb. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780316283526. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Little, Brown. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480666832. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 31 11/19/14 11:18 AM E A R LY R E A D E R S Disney Infinity Chapter Book, No. 2 (Disney Infinity: A Stepping Stone Book™). Weingartner, Amy. Illus by Fabio Laguna. ➼ A second official chapter book companion to the hit video game depicts favorite characters in a whimsical, high-action adventure. Simultaneous. Video game tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Library. 80 pages. 5 3/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (media tie-ins). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9780736481731. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Random House. Paper. ISBN 9780736433273. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Disney Infinity: Character Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. ➼ A comprehensive reference book is loaded with information for young fans about favorite Disney and Pixar characters as well as exciting Marvel characters from the forthcoming Disney Infinity 200, covering topics such as each character’s like and dislikes, who they want to join forces with, and which amazing gadgets and vehicles they want to get their hands on, all while discovering some great game-playing tips along the way. Illustrations. ➼ DK Pub. Hardcover. 208 pages. 7 1/4” x 9 1/4”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Gr 1-7. ISBN 9781465428950. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 DK Readers: Star Wars, Level 1 Combines film art, character facts and engaging new trivia presented in a skill-building format for developing young readers while sharing complementary visual glossaries and simple indexes profiling favorite Star Wars heroes, villains and vehicles. Simultaneous. Movie tie-in. What Is a Wookiee? Buller, Laura. Illustrations. ➼ DK Pub. Hardcover. 48 pages. Jan. (readers). Gr K-2. ISBN 9781465433855. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ DK Pub. Paper. ISBN 9781465433862. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 DK Readers: Star Wars, Level 2 Combines film art, character facts and engaging new trivia presented in a skill-building format for developing young readers while sharing complementary visual glossaries and simple indexes profiling favorite Star Wars heroes, villains and vehicles. Simultaneous. Movie tie-in. Journey Through Space. Windham, Ryder. Illustrations. ➼ DK Pub. Hardcover. 48 pages. Jan. (readers). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781465433893. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ DK Pub. Paper. ISBN 9781465433909. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Duck Commander Devotions for Kids. Robertson, Korie & Howard, Chrys. Illus by Holli Conger. ➼ With the Robertson clan’s flair for down-home wisdom and their wholesome family values, each of these devotions contains a brief message, an anecdotal story from America’s favorite family, a passage from Scripture, a prayer and a Duck Commander in Action. Media tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Thomas Nelson. Hardcover. 224 pages. 6” x 8”. Feb. (prayer). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780718022495. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Ellie and the Good-Luck Pig, No. 10 (Critter Club). Barkley, Callie. Illus by Marsha Riti. ➼ Delightedly caring for a precocious abandoned pig, the Critter Club friends are surprised by Ellie’s unusual streak of good luck, which she thinks may be related to the pig and fears losing if the pig is adopted. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Little Simon (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 128 pages. 5 1/2” x 7 5/16”. Feb. (readers). Gr K-4. ISBN 9781481424035. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Little Simon (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481424028. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Emmet’s Guide to Being Awesome (LEGO: The LEGO Movie). Landers, Ace. ➼ A whimsical guide by The LEGO Movie star Emmet Brickowski offers advice to young fans about fitting in, gaining popularity, impressing a girl whose boyfriend is Batman and 32 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_30early readers.indd 32 preventing evil tyrants from gluing the universe together. Movie tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 128 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545795326. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Eva’s Treetop Festival: A Branches Book, No. 1 (Owl Diaries). Elliott, Rebecca, auth & illus. ➼ Volunteering to organize a school festival, Eva Wingddale is rapidly overwhelmed by the event’s many details and considers asking a less-than-trustworthy frenemy, Sue, for help. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Library. 80 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Jan. (chapter books). Gr K-2. ISBN 9780545683630. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. ISBN 9780545683623. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Everything You Need to Know About Bugs. ➼ A vibrantly photographed, interactive introduction to the insect world provides an identification guide and numerous fun facts that reveal the practical and varied characteristics of a wide range of bugs, creepy crawlies and more. Illustrations. ➼ DK Pub. Hardcover. 80 pages. Jan. (animals). Gr 2-6. ISBN 9781465428943. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Fairy Tale Adventures Combines gentle pastel artwork, foil cover accents and skill-building, modern text in a sumptuously packaged collection that introduces a new generation of readers to traditional fairytale classics. Aladdin. Rossi, Francesca, illus. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Hardcover. 64 pages. 6 1/4” x 8 1/8”. Feb. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781454915065. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 Beauty and the Beast. Rossi, Francesca, illus. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Hardcover. 64 pages. 6 1/4” x 8 1/8”. Feb. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781454915072. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 Cinderella. Rossi, Francesca, illus. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Hardcover. 64 pages. 6 1/4” x 8 1/8”. Feb. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781454915089. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/25/14 2:48 PM E A R LY R E A D E R S The Little Mermaid. Rossi, Francesca, illus. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Hardcover. 64 pages. 6 1/4” x 8 1/8”. Feb. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781454915096. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 Little Red Riding Hood. Rossi, Francesca, illus. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Hardcover. 64 pages. 6 1/4” x 8 1/8”. Feb. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781454915102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 Rapunzel. Rossi, Francesca, illus. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Hardcover. 64 pages. 6 1/4” x 8 1/8”. Feb. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781454915119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 Sleeping Beauty. Rossi, Francesca, illus. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Hardcover. 64 pages. 6 1/4” x 8 1/8”. Feb. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781454915126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards, No. 4 (Here’s Hank). Winkler, Henry & Oliver, Lin. Illus by Scott Garrett. ➼ Disguising himself as a master magician when his sister’s performer of choice is unavailable for her birthday party, Hank is exposed during his performance, with catastrophic results. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Hardcover. 128 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (humorous stories). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9780448484747. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. ISBN 9780448482521. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paw Prints Prebind. ISBN 9781480666931. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Falling Up. Special Edition. Silverstein, Shel, auth & illus. ➼ A special edition of the classic best-selling poetry book expands on its original themes of imagination, fantasy and humor with 12 previously unpublished Silverstein poems. By the Grammy Awardwinning creator of The Giving Tree. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 200 pages. 6 3/4” x 8 3/4”. Jan. (poetry). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062321336. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 A Father’s Love (Zonderkidz I Can Read!, Level 3). Zondervan Publishing House. Illus by David Miles. ➼ Young readers can learn about God’s love as a reflection of a father’s love, acceptance and forgiveness in this I Can Read!, Level 3 story that is based on a retelling of the familiar Bible story about the prodigal son from the best-selling NIV Adventure Bible. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Zondervan. Paper. 32 pages. Jan. (religious fiction). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780310732402. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Fire Crew! (Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue: Step Into Reading, Step 2). ➼ A quirky crew of elite firefighting aircraft devotedly protect historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfires in a skill-building reader that is complemented by exciting game cards. Simultaneous. Movie tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Bks. Library. 24 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780736482240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Disney Bks. Paper. ISBN 9780736433389. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Five Tank Engine Tales (Thomas & Friends: Step Into Reading, Step 1 & 2). Courtney, Richard, illus. ➼ A single-volume collection of early readers based on Thomas & Friends movie adventures includes Stuck in the Mud, Flynn Saves the Day, Trouble in the Tunnel, Secret of the Green Engine and Treasure on the Tracks. Original. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Paper. 160 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (readers). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780385384964. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 Five Undersea Stories (SpongeBob SquarePants: Step Into Reading, Step 2). ➼ A treasury of five Step Into Reading, Step 2 stories starring Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants and his Bikini Bottom friends uses basic vocabulary and short sentences to reinforce developing reading skills. Original. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Paper. 160 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780553508604. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_30early readers.indd 33 The Founding Fathers!: Those Horse-Ridin’, FiddlePlayin’, Book-Readin’, Gun-Totin’ Gentlemen Who Started America. Winter, Jonah. Illus by Barry Blitt. ➼ A lively introduction to the Founding Fathers describes the heated exchanges that shaped the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, sharing fact-filled profiles of such historic icons as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. By the best-selling author of Barack. Illustrations. ➼ Atheneum (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 40 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Jan. (history — United States). Gr K-3. ISBN 9781442442740. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Get That Hat! (Richard Scarry’s Great Big Schoolhouse Readers, Level 1). Farber, Erica. Illus by Huck Scarry. ➼ When a gust of wind blows Lowly’s hat away, the intrepid little worm and his friend, Huckle, embark on a merry chase through Busytown. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Hardcover. 24 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (readers). Preschool-Gr K. ISBN 9781402799181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Paper. ISBN 9781402799198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 Hissy Fitz. Jennings, Patrick. Illus by Michael Allen Austin. ➼ Enduring life with a family of two-legged servants who are sorely lacking in their capacity to serve his every whim, Hissy Fitz despairs of being petted on his schedule, admired appropriately and fed on demand. By the author of Guinea Dog. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Egmont Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 112 pages. Jan. (animals). Gr 2-4. ISBN 9781606845967. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ Egmont Bks (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9781606845974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 33 11/19/14 11:18 AM E A R LY R E A D E R S Home When an alien race (the Boov) invades Earth, an unlikely friendship forms between Tip, a human girl, and Oh, a banished Boov, in books published at various reading levels that introduce characters and stories from DreamWorks’ newest movie, Home, opening in theaters in May 2015. Simultaneous. Home: The Chapter Book. West, Tracey, adapt. Illus by Style Guide. Illustrations. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 96 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (media tie-ins). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781481426084. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481426060. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Tip’s Tips on Friendship. Higginson, Sheila Sweeny, adapt. Illus by Thies Schwarz. Illustrations. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (media tie-ins). Gr K-2. ISBN 9781481426114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481426107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 How to Pick Your Dragon (How to Train Your Dragon TV: Ready-to-Read, Level 2). David, Erica, adapt. ➼ A skillbuilding adaptation of a favorite episode from the popular DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk television show finds Hiccup and Toothless helping Chief Stoick with a sea dragon that is attacking Berk’s ships. TV tie-in. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (readers). Gr K-2. ISBN 9781481428064. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481428057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 The Human Body (Ken Jennings’ Junior Genius Guides). Jennings, Ken. Illus by Mike Lowery. ➼ An interactive trivia book by the Jeopardy! champion and best-selling author of Brainiac shares engaging anatomical facts, from the strength of a 34 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_30early readers.indd 34 human hair to the extensive surface area of the lungs. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Little Simon (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 160 pages. 5” x 7 1/2”. Feb. (science). Gr 3-5. ISBN 9781481401746. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 ➼ Little Simon (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481401739. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 I Am Baymax (Disney Big Hero 6: Step Into Reading, Step 2). ➼ A skill-building reader introduces the story of the mysterious villain Yokai and is complemented by a shiny foil cover and two sheets of sparkly stickers. Simultaneous. Movie tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Bks. Library. 24 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780736482226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Disney Bks. Paper. ISBN 9780736433426. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 I Am Daisy (ASPCA Kids Rescue Readers, Level 2). Froeb, Lori. ➼ A tale based on a real-life ASPCA animal rescue and adoption follows the experiences of tuxedo cat Daisy, who happily leaves a shelter filled with dogs to embark on a new life with a family before discovering that they, too, have a dog. Simultaneous. ➼ Reader’s Digest Bks (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 32 pages. 6 1/4” x 9 1/4”. Jan. (animals). Gr K-3. ISBN 9780794433505. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Reader’s Digest Bks (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9780794433116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 I Am McKinley (ASPCA Kids Rescue Readers, Level 2). Froeb, Lori. ➼ In an skillbuilding reader based on a real-life ASPCA animal rescue and adoption story, McKinley excitedly meets his new forever family while sharing helpful insights into the care and protection of domestic pets. Simultaneous. ➼ Reader’s Digest Bks (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 32 pages. 6 1/4” x 9 1/4”. Jan. (readers). Gr K-3. ISBN 9780794433499. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 I’m a Scaredy-Mouse!, No. 7 (Geronimo Stilton Cavemice). Stilton, Geronimo. ➼ Geronimo Stilton’s ancient ancestor is back in another prehistoric adventure in which Geronimo Stiltonoot and his family save a young dinosaur from the river, but when the dinosaur and Benjamin quickly become good friends, it becomes apparent that the dino has a tremendous talent... for mischief! Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 128 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (action & adventure). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545746168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480667228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 The Innings and Outs of Baseball (Ready-to-Read, Level 3: Science of Fun Stuff). Brown, Jordan D. Illus by Dagney Downey. ➼ The fascinating science behind baseball is explained in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3, Ready-to-Read that includes a special section at the back of the book containing Common Core vetted extras on subjects like anatomy and history, as well as a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 48 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (readers). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781481428620. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481428613. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Star Wars Rebels Star Wars Rebels is a CG animated series that takes place between the events of Star Wars: Episode III, Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV, A New Hope, giving TV viewers their first-ever glimpse into this exciting period and the genesis of the Rebel movement. Movie and TV tie-in. The Inquisitor’s Trap. Disney Book Group. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Lucasfilm Pr. Paper. 24 pages. Dec. (media tie-ins). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781484704684. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Reader’s Digest Bks (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9780794433109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/25/14 2:48 PM E A R LY R E A D E R S Insects: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series (Magic School Bus Presents). Cole, Joanna. Illus by Bruce Degen. ➼ A nonfiction, highly visual companion to The Magic School Bus Inside a Beehive expands on the original title with updated content and vivid full-color photography. Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Nonfiction. Paper. 32 pages. 10” x 8 3/8”. Jan. (reference). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9780545685870. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ Scholastic Nonfiction. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480671737. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 It’s About Time, No. 6. Chabot, Jacob. Illus by Ian McGinty, Jorge Monlongo & Giovanni Castro. ➼ Youngsters are invited to join Hello Kitty and her friends for all-new adventures near and far! Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Perfect Square (VIZCO). Paper. 5 3/4” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 1+. ISBN 9781421577692. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 ➼ Perfect Square (VIZCO). Paw Prints Prebind. ISBN 9781480669543. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Kangaroo to the Rescue!: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes (National Geographic Kids Chapters). Donohue, Moira Rose. ➼ A latest entry in the popular series combines engaging photos, fast facts and entertaining sidebars with profiles of award-worthy animals who have participated in amazing rescues. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Library. 112 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 9/16”. Feb. (readers). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781426319150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.90 ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9781426322259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Paper. ISBN 9781426319136. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Kingfisher Readers, Level 1 Developed with literacy experts, the five-level series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress toward reading alone. At level 1 (beginning to read), the language consists of short, simple sentences that use straightforward vocabulary and punctuation, a high level of phonic regularity and lots of repetition. Includes a simple glossary. Simultaneous. Brilliant Birds. Feldman, Thea. Illustrations. ➼ Kingfisher. Hardcover. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (readers). Gr K-3. ISBN 9780753471982. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Kingfisher. Paper. ISBN 9780753471999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Kingfisher Readers, Level 2 Developed with literacy experts, the five-level series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress toward reading alone. At level 2 (beginning to read alone), the text consists mainly of short, simple sentences that employ straightforward vocabulary and punctuation. Includes a simple glossary. Simultaneous. African Savanna. Llewellyn, Claire. Illustrations. ➼ Kingfisher. Hardcover. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (readers). Gr K-3. ISBN 9780753472002. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Kingfisher. Paper. ISBN 9780753472019. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Kingfisher Readers, Level 3 At level 3 (reading alone with some help), sentences become more varied and longer, with more vocabulary being introduced. Includes a glossary and an index. Simultaneous. Astronauts. Wilson, Hannah. Illustrations. ➼ Kingfisher. Hardcover. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (readers). Gr K-3. ISBN 9780753472026. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Kooky Campout (Richard Scarry’s Great Big Schoolhouse Readers, Level 3). Farber, Erica. Illus by Huck Scarry. ➼ Settling down to toast marshmallows and tell ghost stories after a camping trip already challenged by collapsed tents and pillow fights, the Busytown gang is frightened, and then delighted, by the appearance of a spooky shadow. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Hardcover. 24 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (readers). Gr 1-2. ISBN 9781402799143. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 ➼ Sterling Pub Co. Paper. ISBN 9781402799150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 Lila and Myla, the Twins Fairies (Rainbow Magic Special Edition). Meadows, Daisy. ➼ Invited to a special birthday party for twins, Kirsty and Rachel see double everywhere they look and assist fairy twins Lila and Mila, whose twin magic has been stolen by Jack Frost. Original. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 192 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Jan. (fantasy). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545708258. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545723138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 The Little Butterfly (Step Into Reading, Step 2). Shahan, Sherry, auth & illus. ➼ A Step Into Reading Science Reader about the life cycle of the butterfly features full-color photographs that offer emergent readers an up-close look at each stage of the insect’s life. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Paper. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (readers). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780385371896. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Random House. Library. ISBN 9780375971891. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Random House. eBook. ISBN 9780375981784. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.97 ➼ Random House. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480667426. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Kingfisher. Paper. ISBN 9780753472033. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_30early readers.indd 35 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 35 11/25/14 2:48 PM E A R LY R E A D E R S Martha Speaks: Puppy Dog Tales Collection (Martha Speaks). Meddaugh, Susan, auth & illus. ➼ Three chapter books about Martha the talking dog are offered in one jampacked volume that includes A Pup’s Tale, Shelter Dog Blues and So You Want to Be a Dog?, all based on the canine exploits from the PBS television show, Martha Speaks. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Houghton Mifflin. Paper. 304 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Jan. (chapter books). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9780544341173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 Meet the Dinotrux (Passport to Reading, Level 1). Gall, Chris, auth & illus. ➼ Wanting to meet one of the new Dinotrux on the other side of the river, young Dozeratops rallies his fellow mighty monsters to build a bridge, in a story that introduces 10 characters that are part-dinosaur, part-truck. Simultaneous. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Little, Brown. Hardcover. 32 pages. Jan. (readers). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780316400640. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00 ➼ Little, Brown. Paper. ISBN 9780316400633. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Little, Brown. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480662391. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery That Baffled All of France. Rockliff, Mara. Illus by Iacopo Bruno. ➼ A whimsical depiction of a true moment in history describes how the innovative American Founding Father used the scientific method to discern the practices of a famous Parisian magician. By the awardwinning author of Me and Momma and Big John. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 48 pages. 10 5/8” x 9 7/16”. Feb. (historical fiction). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780763663513. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Mighty Knights (Team Umizoomi: Step Into Reading, Level 2). McLaughlin, Bevin. Illus by Jason Fruchter. ➼ A leveled reader complemented by two sheets of shiny stickers and foil cover accents finds the Team Umizoomi friends becoming knights for a day in a super-silly adventure that reinforces early reading and counting skills. Simultaneous. TV tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Library. 24 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780553508567. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Random House. Paper. ISBN 9780553508543. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Miss Patch’s Learn-to-Sew Book. Meyer, Carolyn. Illus by Mary Suzuki. ➼ With its retro look and simple, step-by-step instructions, this book, originally published in 1969, will teach kids to sew alongside the jolly Miss Patch. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Houghton Mifflin. Paper. 96 pages. 6 3/4” x 9”. Jan. (crafts & hobbies). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9780544339057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ Houghton Mifflin. eBook. eISBN 9780544380271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Mr. Cooper Is Super!, No. 1 (My Weirdest School). Gutman, Dan. ➼ In the first book of the hilarious new My Weirdest School series, part of the internationally best-selling My Weird School series, A.J.’s third-grade teacher, Mr. Granite, is retiring and it turns out that the new teacher, Mr. Cooper, is even weirder than Mr. Granite! Simultaneous and eBook. 75,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ HarperCollins. Library. 112 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (school & education). Gr 1-5. ISBN 9780062284228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.89 ➼ HarperCollins. eBook. eISBN 9780062284235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Paper. ISBN 9780062284211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 My New Team, No. 1 (Little Rhino). Howard, Ryan & Howard, Krystle. Illus by Erwin Madrid. ➼ A first entry in a new chapter book series by the 2006 MLB National League MVP finds secondgrader Little Rhino practicing with his grandfather, joining a kids’ baseball league and learning how to manage a bullying teammate. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Library. 112 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Jan. (sports & recreation). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545674911. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. ISBN 9780545674904. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 36 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_30early readers.indd 36 Nancy Clancy, Star of Stage and Screen. O’Connor, Jane. Illus by Robin Preiss-Glasser. ➼ In the fifth installment of the Nancy Clancy chapter book series by the New York Times best-selling team, Nancy is elated to be in the school play, but when her embarrassing performance is posted on YouTube, she must overcome her shame and embrace her infamy. Simultaneous eBook. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 128 pages. 5 3/8” x 8”. Feb. (chapter books). Gr 1-5. ISBN 9780062269645. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ HarperCollins. eBook. eISBN 9780062269652 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 National Geographic Kids Chapters A series created for kids who are aging out of early readers is written in simple prose, with each chapter book featuring full-color illustrations and plot-driven true stories filled with humor and high adventure. Simultaneous. Scrapes With Snakes: True Stories of Adventures With Animals. Barr, Brady & Zoehfeld, Kathleen Weidner. Illustrations. ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Library. 112 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (animals). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9781426319167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.90 ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Paper. ISBN 9781426319143. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 National Geographic Readers, Level 1 Developed by National Geographic in consultation with literacy education experts, a series of high-interest, exciting and easy-to-read books contain simple text, National Geographic photography and kid-friendly diagrams, as well as loads of information about subjects that really matter to kids. Simultaneous. Lions. Marsh, Laura. Illustrations. ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Library. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (readers). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9781426319402. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.90 ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Paper. ISBN 9781426319396. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/28/14 11:02 AM E A R LY R E A D E R S National Geographic Readers, Level 2 Developed by National Geographic in consultation with literacy education experts, a series of high-interest, exciting and easy-to-read books contain simple text, National Geographic photography and kid-friendly design, as well as loads of information about subjects that really matter to kids. Simultaneous. Alexander Graham Bell. Kramer, Barbara. Illustrations. ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Library. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (readers). Gr K-3. ISBN 9781426319365. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.90 ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Paper. ISBN 9781426319358. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 National Geographic Readers, Pre-Reader & Level 1 This high-interest, educationally vetted series of National Geographic Pre-Readers uses visual representation, repetition and recognition to teach kids the most basic building blocks of reading. Simultaneous. Things That Go Collection. National Geographic Society (U. S.). Illustrations. ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Library. 120 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (readers). Gr K-3. ISBN 9781426319730. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.90 ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Paper. ISBN 9781426319723. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 Neon Aliens Ate My Homework: And Other Poems. Cannon, Nick, auth & illus, et al. ➼ Published to coincide with National Poetry Month, a collection of poems by the artist and entertainer pays tribute to urban storytelling influences and is complemented with illustrations by six prominent street artists. Illustrations. Index. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 144 pages. 6 3/4” x 8 3/4”. Feb. (poetry). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545722810. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 A New Friend (Adventures of Sophie Mouse). Green, Poppy. Illus by Jennifer A. Bell. ➼ Excitedly resuming school after a long winter break, Sophie Mouse must convince her forest friends that Owen, a snake newcomer to the class, is not as scary as he seems. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Little Simon (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 128 pages. 5 1/2” x 7 5/8”. Jan. (chapter books). Gr K-4. ISBN 9781481428330. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 101 Dalmatians (Disney 101 Dalmatians) (Step Into Reading, Step 1). Bobowicz, Pamela. ➼ A skill-building adaptation of the classic Disney animated film invites beginning readers to discover how dozens of brave puppies escape the clutches of the evil dog-napper, Cruella de Vil. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Disney Bks. Library. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780736481571. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Little Simon (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481428330. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 ➼ Disney Bks. Paper. ISBN 9780736431828. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 A New Home for Truman, No. 1 (ASPCA Pet Rescue Club). Hapka, Catherine. ➼ Starting a blog where people can share cute pet photos and stories, Janey receives a heartbreaking photo of an abandoned dog and enlists the aid of her friends to start a pet rescue club, in a story based on a true ASPCA rescue. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Reader’s Digest Bks (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 128 pages. 5 1/2” x 7 3/4”. Jan. (animals). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9780794433512. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Reader’s Digest Bks (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9780794433123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Olivia and the Pet Project (Olivia Ready-to-Read, Level 1). Forte, Lauren, adapt. Illus by Jared Osterhold. ➼ Daisy’s dog has been behaving badly and she thinks Olivia’s dog, Perry, is to blame, so Olivia starts her very own doggie charm school in an effort to teach Perry some manners, in this Ready-toRead story based on a popular episode. TV tie-in. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 24 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (readers). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9781481428965. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481428958. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Out From Boneville, No. 1 (BONE). Tribute Edition. Smith, Jeff, auth & illus, et al. ➼ A special rerelease of the best-selling graphic novel complements the debut adventure of Fone Bone, Phoney Bone and Smiley Bone with mini-comics and artwork by 16 award-winning artists. Illustrations. ➼ Graphix (Scholastic). Hardcover. 192 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 1-5. ISBN 9780545800709. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 A Passport to Pastries, No. 3 (Phoebe G. Green). Hiranandani, Veera. Illus by Joëlle Dreidemy. ➼ When their families share a trip to Paris, Phoebe begins questioning her friendship with Camille in the face of very different tastes, including cooked snails. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Hardcover. 96 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (friendship). Gr 2-4. ISBN 9780448467009. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9780698198845 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. ISBN 9780448466996. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480670273. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_30early readers.indd 37 ➼ Disney Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480652682. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 37 11/19/14 11:18 AM E A R LY R E A D E R S Peanut Butter and Jellyfish (Fancy Nancy I Can Read, Level One). O’Connor, Jane. Illus by Robin Preiss-Glasser. ➼ While on a field trip to the aquarium, Nancy discovers that she loves all the different sea life except for jellyfish, but with the help of Ms. Glass and her friends, Nancy is able to overcome her fear of the gelatinous animals. Simultaneous. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (readers). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062269768. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Paper. ISBN 9780062269751. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480663572. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Pit-Crew Pups! (Step Into Reading, Step 2) (Paw Patrol). Depken, Kristen L.. Illus by Mike Jackson. ➼ The puppies from Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol are all revved up for the Adventure Bay car race in this Step Into Reading leveled reader that features foil on the cover and includes two sheets of shiny stickers. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Library. 24 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780553508550. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Random House. Paper. ISBN 9780553508536. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Polar Animals: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series (Magic School Bus Presents). Cole, Joanna. Illus by Bruce Degen. ➼ A nonfiction, richly photographed companion to the best-selling series expands upon original stories with updated content and fresh facts detailing the lives and environment of polar animals. Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Nonfiction. Paper. 32 pages. 10” x 8 3/8”. Jan. (reference). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9780545685863. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ Scholastic Nonfiction. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480671713. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 A Princess Can! (Disney Princess: Step Into Reading, Step 1) (Book & Stickers). Jordan, Apple. Illus by Francesco Legramandi & Gabriella Matta. ➼ Complemented by a shiny foil cover and two sheets of sparkly stickers, a skill-building reader combines rhythmic, rhyming text with picture clues in a story starring such empowered 38 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_30early readers.indd 38 Disney princesses as Merida and Rapunzel. Simultaneous. Movie tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Bks. Library. 24 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780736482233. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Libby the Writing Fairy, No. 6. Meadows, Daisy. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 80 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545708340. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Disney Bks. Paper. ISBN 9780736433419. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545723220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Pussycat. Peyo. ➼ A wonderful new series of stories from the legendary creator of The Smurfs introduces Pussycat — a lovable, mischievous tuxedo cat who spends his time chasing after milk and snacks, and framing other members of his family for his shenanigans. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Papercutz. Paper. 192 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Feb. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 1+. ISBN 9781629911502. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Rainbow Magic: The Magical Craft Fairies An arts-and-crafts-themed addition to the best-selling series invites readers to join Rachel, Kirsty and a sequence of fairies who need help reclaiming creative magical objects from the mischievous Jack Frost. Original. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ˇ Annabelle the Drawing Fairy, No. 2. Meadows, Daisy. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 80 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545708302. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545723183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480672505. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99 Josie the Jewelry Fairy, No. 4. Meadows, Daisy. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 80 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545708326. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545723206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480672512. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99 Kayla the Pottery Fairy, No. 1. Meadows, Daisy. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 80 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545708296. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480672536. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99 Roxie the Baking Fairy, No. 7. Meadows, Daisy. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 80 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545708357. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545723237 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480672543. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99 Violet the Painting Fairy, No. 5. Meadows, Daisy. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 80 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545708333. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545723213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480672550. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99 Zadie the Sewing Fairy, No. 3. Meadows, Daisy. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 80 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545708319. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545723190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480672567. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99 The Rainforest: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series (Magic School Bus Presents). Cole, Joanna. Illus by Bruce Degen. ➼ Ms. Frizzle leads her class on a factfilled, lavishly illustrated journey into the rainforest to learn about its incredible plants and animals in a volume that incorporates updated material and vibrant photography. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Nonfiction. Paper. 32 pages. 10” x 8 3/8”. Jan. (reference). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9780545685856. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545723176 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480672529. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99 Read-Aloud Bible Stories, Vol. 5. Lindvall, Ella K. Illus by H. Kent Puckett. ➼ Timeless stories of the Bible are retold in clear, simple language children will enjoy and understand, while adults will appreciate the accuracy of the Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/19/14 11:18 AM E A R LY R E A D E R S message and enjoy being asked to read them again and again. Illustrations. ➼ Moody Pub. Hardcover. 160 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Feb. (bible stories). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780802412645. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Rescue on the Oregon Trail, No. 1 (Ranger in Time). Messner, Kate. ➼ Unable to pass his tests as a search-andrescue dog because he is too easily distracted, Ranger is transported to the year 1850, where he must help a young boy and his family on the Oregon Trail. By the award-winning author of The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. Simultaneous and eBook. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 144 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (action & adventure). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780545639156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 affect the athlete’s performance. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Random House. Library. 112 pages. 5 3/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (sports & recreation). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9780385378765. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Random House. eBook. eISBN 9780385378772 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.97 ➼ Random House. Paper. ISBN 9780385378758. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545639163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Secret of the Water Dragon, No. 3 (Dragon Masters: A Branches Book). West, Tracey. Illus by Graham Howells. ➼ Shocked to discover that Bo is trying to steal the Dragon Stone, Drake and the Dragon Masters work together to protect Bo and his dragon, Shu, from the dark wizard. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Library. 96 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (readers). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9780545646307. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. ISBN 9780545639149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. ISBN 9780545646284. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Rio de Janeiro!, No. 5 (Recipe for Adventure) (Book & Cards). De Laurentiis, Giada. Illus by Francesca Gambatesa. ➼ Transported to Rio de Janeiro by one of Zia Donatella’s secret ingredients, Alfie and Emilia participate in a children’s parade at Carnival and are swept up in an adventure that introduces them to regional sights, sounds and tastes. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Hardcover. 144 pages. 5 1/2” x 7 1/4”. Jan. (readers). Gr 2-4. ISBN 9780448482057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Soggy Moor (Tales From Mossy Bottom Farm). Howard, Martin. Illus by Andy Janes. ➼ Checking the flock on a dark and misty night, a very hungry Bitzer the sheepdog hears a hair-raising howl in the night before the moon reveals the hulking shadow of a would-bescary beast. Original. Movie tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Entertainment. Paper. 112 pages. 5 1/16” x 7 13/16”. Feb. (animals). Gr K-3. ISBN 9780763675868. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. ISBN 9780448482040. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 The Rookie Blue Jay, No. 10 (Ballpark Mysteries). Kelly, David A. Illus by Mark Meyers. ➼ Looking forward to watching their favorite rookie player during an exciting baseball game, Mike and Kate spot mysterious, ghostly lights that adversely Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_30early readers.indd 39 Sleepy Dog, Wake Up! (Step Into Reading, Step 1). Ziefert, Harriet. Illus by Norman Gorbaty. ➼ A skillreinforcing sequel to the bestselling Sleepy Dog follows the whimsical experiences of a Sleepy Dog who does not want to wake up in spite of a shining sun and a wakeful cat. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ˇ ➼ Random House. Library. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (readers). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780375973604. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Random House. eBook. eISBN 9780385391078 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.97 ➼ Random House. Paper. ISBN 9780385391061. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ Random House. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480664128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Smashie McPerter and the Mystery of Room 11. Griffin, N. Illus by Kate Hindley. ➼ When the class hamster goes missing from Room 11 on the same day they have an awful substitute teacher, hamster-phobic student Smashie McPerter and her best friend, Dontel, experience increasing paranoia as every likely suspect produces an alibi. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 240 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 2-5. ISBN 9780763661458. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Sniff a Skunk!, No. 3 (Good Crooks). Amato, Mary. Illus by Ward Jenkins. ➼ The twin son and daughter of criminals band together to do good in spite of an odiferous encounter with a skunk. By the awardwinning author of Missing Monkey! Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Egmont Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 128 pages. 5 3/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (humorous stories). Gr 2-4. ISBN 9781606845981. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ Egmont Bks (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9781606846001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Egmont Bks (Random House). Paper. ISBN 9781606845998. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 39 11/19/14 11:18 AM E A R LY R E A D E R S Sparky and Tidbit (Ready-toRead, Level 3). Galbraith, Kathryn O. Illus by Gerald Kelley. ➼ Receiving a K-9 badge for his birthday, brave Sparky the dog is unable to find opportunities to help others before encountering unhappy pup Tidbit, who is struggling to learn how to read. By the award-winning author of Planting the Wild Garden. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 40 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (readers). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781481404259. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481404242. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 Splat the Cat and the Hotshot (Splat the Cat: I Can Read, Level 1). Scotton, Rob, auth & illus. ➼ A skill-building reader introduces the “-ot” word family in a story that finds Splat the Cat excitedly participating in Cat Scouts jamboree activities, including knot tying, fire building and escaping a mud puddle. Simultaneous. 125,000 first printing. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 32 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (readers). Preschool-Gr 3. ISBN 9780062294166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Paper. ISBN 9780062294159. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480664234. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Tie-Ins Age-appropriate adaptations of super-silly stories and themes from the new 3-D movie combine engaging film-inspired artwork with simple text designed to reinforce early learning skills in young SpongeBob SquarePants fans. Movie tie-in. ˇ SpongeBob SquarePants Deluxe Step-IntoReading, Step 2). Carbone, Courtney. Illus by Dave Aikins. Illustrations. ➼ Random House. Library. 24 pages. Feb. (media tie-ins). Preschool-Gr 1. ISBN 9780385387743. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Random House. Paper. ISBN 9780385387736. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Random House. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480666863. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99 40 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_30early readers.indd 40 Spring’s Sparkle Sleepover (Jim Henson’s Enchanted Sisters). Allen, Elise & Stanford, Halle. Illus by Paige Pooler. ➼ Attending a sleepover marking the last night of Winter’s season, youngest sister Spring is frightened away from the party by a storm and struggles to muster her courage when Bluster Tempest puts Mother Nature under a sleeping spell. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Hardcover. 128 pages. 5 1/16” x 7 3/4”. Jan. (concepts). Gr 2-4. ISBN 9781619632967. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Paper. ISBN 9781619632691. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Step Into the Spotlight!, No. 1 (Amazing Stardust Friends: A Branches Book). Alexander, Heather. Illus by Diane Le Feyer. ➼ Living and working at the Stardust Circus, performers Bella, Carly and Allie welcome newcomer Marlo, who tries to fit in by attempting the trapeze, tightrope walking, juggling and dog training before finding her special talent. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Library. 96 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (readers). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9780545757539. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545760904 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. ISBN 9780545757522. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 The Sting of the Scorpion Tribe, No. 4 (LEGO Legends of CHIMA). Grotholt, Yannick. Illus by Comicon. ➼ When the ancient ice hunter Tribe uses previously unseen powers to freeze everything they attack, a besieged CHIMA must obtain and master the Fire CHI in order to survive. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Papercutz. Hardcover. 56 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 1-6. ISBN 9781629911564. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Papercutz. Paper. ISBN 9781629911557. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 ➼ Papercutz. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480662087. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 A Tail of Two Sisters (Mermaid Tales). Dadey, Debbie. Illus by Tatevik Avakyan. ➼ Tiring of having to share everything with her bossy big sister, mermaid Echo is delighted to find a mysterious human object but fears that sibling rivalry will prevent her from enjoying her prize. By the co-author of the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Hardcover. 128 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (chapter books). Gr 1-4. ISBN 9781481402583. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks! (Science of Fun Stuff: Ready-to-Read, Level 3). Brown, Jordan D. Illus by Mark Borgions. ➼ A fact-filled introduction to the science that powers favorite amusement park rides reveals why a rollercoaster does not need an engine, bumper cars can move without gasoline and more. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 48 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (readers). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9781481428590. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy, No. 16 (Disney Fairies Graphic Novels). Orsi, Tea. Illus by Antonello Dalena & Manuela Razzi. ➼ Captivated by the potential of Blue Pixie Dust, Zarina, an ambitious dust-keeper fairy, flees Pixie Hollow and joins forces with the scheming pirates of Skull Rock, including a cabin boy destined to become Captain Hook. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Papercutz. Hardcover. 64 pages. 6 1/2” x 9”. Feb. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 1-6. ISBN 9781629911540. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Papercutz. Paper. ISBN 9781629911533. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 ➼ Papercutz. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480662094. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Volcanoes & Earthquakes (Magic School Bus Presents). Cole, Joanna. Illus by Bruce Degen. ➼ A photographic companion to the original best-selling The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth incorporates updated content to provide fascinating facts about some of the planet’s most destructive natural forces. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Nonfiction. Paper. 32 pages. 10” x 8 3/8”. Jan. (reference). Gr 1-3. ISBN 9780545685849. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/25/14 2:50 PM MIDDLE READERS Jack Staples and the Ring of Time. Batterson, Mark & Clark, Joel N. ➼ Eleven-year-old Jack’s ordinary life is upended when mysterious creatures attack his hometown and he is whisked into a fantastical adventure filled with danger at every turn. Jack learns that most live in a shadow of the world, their vision blinded by invisible scales that have covered human eyes since the beginning of time. But the Awakened experience the world as it truly is, where war rages between good and evil — and Jack is at the heart of it. The Awakened are searching for The Child of Prophesy who will both save the world and destroy it. When Jack joins in their epic battle, he must learn to trust his friends and face his fears if he is to make his life count. Original. ➼ David C. Cook. Paper. 231 pages. 8 1/4” x 5 1/2”. Sep. (religious fiction). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9780781411073 . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Act 1 (Jack & Louisa). Keenan-Bolger, Andrew & Wetherhead, Kate. ➼ When his Broadway career is derailed by an unpleasant voice change, child actor Jack Goodrich moves to Ohio, where he and a Broadwayenthusiast new friend contemplate auditioning for a local musical production. Simultaneous eBook. Tour. ˇ ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Hardcover. 208 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (performing arts). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780448478395. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9780698403765 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Alexis’s Cupcake Cupid, No. 24 (Cupcake Diaries). Simon, Coco. ➼ Leaving an anonymous Valentine’s Day cupcake for her crush despite the objections of her Cupcake Club pals, Alexis hopes to win his affections and is dismayed when he becomes uncomfortable around her instead. Simultaneous. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 160 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781481428651. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481428644. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Alistair Grim’s Odditorium (Odditorium). Funaro, Gregory. ➼ In Victorian England, 12-year-old orphan Grubb escapes his life of drudgery as a chimney sweep’s apprentice by stowing away in Mr. Alistair Grim’s coach then emerging in Grim’s very strange “Odditorium” filled with magical objects and creatures, but soon he learns that there are dark forces seeking his new master and the Odditorium’s magic. 75,000 first printing. ➼ Disney Pr. Hardcover. 432 pages. Jan. (fantasy). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781484700068. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 All the Answers. Messner, Kate. ➼ Discovering a magical pencil that imparts answers to her questions, Ava and her best friend, Sophie, learn the pencil’s rules and become increasingly reliant on its replies until it reveals a scary truth about Ava’s family. By the award-winning author of the Marty McGuire series. Tour. ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Hardcover. 256 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fantasy). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781619633742. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Archie 1000 Page Comics Mega-Digest (Archie 1000 Page Digests). Archie Superstars. ➼ A latest 1000page treasury of iconic Archie stories features the same mix of wild humor, awkward charm and relatability in a valuepriced collection that spans decades of adventures in Riverdale. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Archie Comics (Random House). Paper. 1000 pages. 4 7/8” x 6 9/16”. Jan. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 4-7. ISBN 9781619889682. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_41middle readers.indd 41 Archie’s Favorite Comics From the Vault (Archie’s Favorite Comics). Archie Superstars. ➼ A value-priced treasury of top-selected iconic stories from the past 70 years includes numerous out-of-print comics and stands as both an introduction to classic Archie tales and a collectible for established fans. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Archie Comics (Random House). Paper. 416 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 1/2”. Feb. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 4-7. ISBN 9781619889750. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Babe Ruth (History’s All-Stars). Van Riper, Guernsey, Jr. Illus by Seymour Fleishman. ➼ A narrative portrait of the iconic Baseball Hall of Fame inductee’s childhood imagines his years spent in an orphanage and reformatory, his introduction to baseball by monks and the influences that shaped his subsequent athletic achievements. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Hardcover. 192 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (historical fiction). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781481425094. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Paper. ISBN 9781481425070. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Bending Over Backwards, No. 1 (SNAP! Picture Perfect). Simmons, Cari & Alexander, Heather. ➼ A first entry in a new series that dedicates each story to a friendship challenge finds a new girl struggling to gain acceptance by befriending a popular girl and avoiding a misfit who understands her better. Original. Simultaneous eBook. 40,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ HarperCollins. Paper. 208 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 5/8”. Jan. (fiction — social issues). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780062310224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ HarperCollins. eBook. eISBN 9780062310231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 41 11/25/14 2:49 PM MIDDLE READERS Beneath. Smith, Roland. ➼ Searching for his runaway older brother, an introvert obsessed with the underground, Pat discovers that his brother has joined a self-sufficient but unstable community living beneath the streets of New York City. By the author of the Storm Runners series. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (action & adventure). Gr 5-9. ISBN 9780545564861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545564885 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Betsy’s Story, 1934, No. 5 (Secrets of the Manor). Whitby, Adele. ➼ Someone is causing trouble at Chatswood Manor and it’s up to Betsy to discover the culprit before it’s too late, in the fifth book of this engaging historical fiction series. Simultaneous. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 160 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (historical fiction). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781481427531. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481427524. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Betty and Veronica: Family Values (Archie & Friends All-Stars). Archie Superstars. ➼ A collection of familythemed comics starring Betty and Veronica shares the stories of the parents and siblings of Archie and his Riverdale friends. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Archie Comics (Random House). Paper. 128 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 4-7. ISBN 9781619889668. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Beyond the Burning Lands, No. 2 (Sword of the Spirits). Christopher, John. ➼ Having discovered that his High Seer protectors are actually secret technologists in a kingdom where mechanical devices have been forbidden, Princein-Waiting Luke eagerly 42 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_41middle readers.indd 42 explores the newfound outside world only to encounter a formidable danger at home. Simultaneous. ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Hardcover. 256 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (action & adventure). Gr 5-9. ISBN 9781481419956. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Paper. ISBN 9781481419949. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 The Big Book of Presidents: From George Washington to Barack Obama. Hajeski, Nancy J. ➼ Illustrated introductions to the first 44 American presidents are complemented by anecdotes, inspirational quotes and engaging personal facts. By the best-selling author of Rocks & Minerals. Illustrations. ➼ Sky Pony (Norton). Hardcover. 144 pages. 8 1/2” x 11 3/4”. Feb. (history — United States). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781629146447. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 Big Game. Smith, Daniel. ➼ A boy hunter from a remote mountain village, the President of the United States and a terrorist plot converge in a wilderness survival adventure involving a strange creature in the woods. Original. Simultaneous eBook. Movie tie-in. ˇ ➼ Chicken House (Scholastic Bks). Paper. 272 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (action & adventure). Gr 5-9. ISBN 9780545766357. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ Chicken House (Scholastic Bks). eBook. eISBN 9780545766364 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 The Book of Storms. Hatfield, Ruth. Illus by Greg Call. ➼ Waking up the morning after a storm to discover that his parents have gone missing and that he has developed the ability to converse with trees, 11-yearold Danny embarks on a search for answers that forces him to confront his greatest fears. A first book. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Henry Holt. Hardcover. 356 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fantasy). Gr 5-9. ISBN 9780805099980. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Young Readers Edition. Kamkwamba, William & Mealer, Bryan. Illus by Anna Hymas. ➼ An accessible young reader’s adaptation of the best-selling story about the young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village describes the life-threatening drought that motivated his scrap-metal windmill project. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ⌘ ˇ ➼ Dial Bks (Penguin). Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (biography & autobiography). Gr 5+. ISBN 9780803740808. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Dial Bks (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9781101637425 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Build Your Own LEGO Knight’s Realm: The Big Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Book. Klang, Joachim, et al. ➼ Provides step-by-step, easyto-follow instructions for using LEGO bricks to construct castles, fortresses, catapults and fantasy figures inspired by the medieval period and pop culture, including a Game of Thrones dragon. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Heel Verlag (Antique Collectors’ Club). Paper. 400 pages. Jan. (games). Gr 4-6. ISBN 9783868529258. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.99 Candy Capers Mathematical Edition (Adventure Time). Ota, Yuko & Panagariya, Ananth. Illus by Ian McGinty. ➼ When Finn and Jake go missing from Candy Kingdom, would-be heroes Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun embark on a daring mission to solve the mystery. Illustrations. ➼ KaBOOM! (S&S). Hardcover. 160 pages. 7” x 11”. Jan. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 4+. ISBN 9781608864584. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.99 ➼ Henry Holt. eBook. eISBN 9780805099997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/25/14 2:49 PM MIDDLE READERS Clothes Minded, No. 11 (Sew Zoey). Taylor, Chloe. Illus by Nancy Zhang. ➼ Offering advice to a boy who has a crush on Kate, Zoey unintentionally hurts her friend’s feelings at the same time she organizes a fashion club at school that challenges her open-mindedness. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 160 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (friendship). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781481429283. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 The Cottage in the Woods. Coville, Katherine. ➼ A fractured fairy tale inspired by classic animal characters and the stories of Jane Austen follows the experiences of governess bear Ursula, who worries about mysterious sounds she hears at the Vaughn estate while falling for her imperious employer. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Hardcover. 340 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 5+. ISBN 9780385755733. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481429276. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780385755757 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.97 Color and Light Science: 40+ Eye-Opening Investigations (Exploratorium). Editors of The Exploratorium. ➼ The creators of the acclaimed hands-on science museum explore the scientific principles behind color and light, sharing dynamic activities and experiments ranging from do-it-yourself rainbows and colored shadows to a handmade periscope and a pinhole camera. Illustrations. ➼ Weldon Owen (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 112 pages. 7 1/4” x 7 1/2”. Jan. (concepts). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781616287993. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 Conspiracy Girl. Chacek, Karen. Illus by Abraham Balcázar. ➼ Spotting an unusual flock of birds in her community, a day-dreaming punk girl divines their plot to end the world in a nuclear ball of white noise, prompting her effort to save humanity with no more than a box of cereal. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Cinco Puntos Pr (Consortium). Paper. 72 pages. 7” x 9”. Jan. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781935955986. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 Convergence (Zodiac Legacy). Lee, Stan & Moore, Stuart. Illus by Andie Tong. ➼ A debut entry in an adventure series co-written by the iconic Marvel writer follows the experiences of a ChineseAmerican teen who is thrown into the middle of an epic global chase involving the release of 12 magical superpowers. 150,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Pr. Hardcover. 304 pages. Jan. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781423180852. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780385755740. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Countdown Zero (Codename Conspiracy). Rylander, Chris. ➼ Carson Fender returns to the Agency after receiving a note in his school lunch informing him that Agent Nineteen has three days left to live, and that there might be someone inside the Agency working against them. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Walden Pond Pr (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 368 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (action & adventure). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780062120113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480670631. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Deception on the Set, No. 8 (Hardy Boys Adventures). Dixon, Franklin W. ➼ Cast as extras in a zombie movie being filmed in Bayport, Joe and Frank investigate a terrible stunt accident when they realize that someone is trying to sabotage the production. Simultaneous. ˇ ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Hardcover. 160 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781481414074. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Paper. ISBN 9781481414067. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ Walden Pond Pr (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062120137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480665798. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 The Courage of Cat Campbell. Lowe, Natasha. ➼ A coming-of-age tale set in the world of The Power of Poppy Pendle finds lateblooming witch Cat Campbell practicing her latent powers in secret and attempting to save her town in spite of her mother’s disapproval. ➼ Paula Wiseman (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 144 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fantasy). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781481418706. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Decorated Horses. Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw. Illus by Jeannie Brett. ➼ A visual chronicle that examines how cultures throughout the ages have decorated horses in special ways includes famous examples and organizes entries into the categories of “Warfare and Hunting,” “Performance and Competition” and “Ceremony.” Illustrations. ➼ Charlesbridge Pub. Hardcover. 48 pages. 11” x 8 1/2”. Feb. (animals). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781580893626. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_41middle readers.indd 43 Danger in Paris: A Samantha Mystery (American Girl Mysteries: BeForever). Buckey, Sarah Masters. ➼ Excitedly visiting Paris with Grandmary and the Admiral, Samantha and Nellie become worried by the Admiral’s secret government meetings, a suspicious accident and a break-in at their hotel, in a new series entry complemented by historical facts and a glossary of French terms. Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paper. 215 pages. 5 3/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781609589103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 43 11/25/14 2:49 PM MIDDLE READERS Derek Jeter’s Ultimate Baseball Guide 2015 (Jeter Publishing). Dobrow, Larry. Illus by Damien Jones. ➼ A fact-filled collector’s guide from the legendary sports icon and role model offers profiles of the 30 Major League teams, interweaving concise histories with engaging trivia, from origin facts and Knickerbocker rules to weird superstitions and how slugging averages are computed. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Little Simon (Simon & Schuster). Paper. 96 pages. 8” x 10”. Feb. (sports & recreation). Gr 3-5. ISBN 9781481423182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Doubleborn, No. 3 (Dragonborn). Forward, Toby. ➼ Bound together by a magical force in spite of their differences, Tamrin and Sam embark on respective missions only to discover that Ash holds the key to unlocking their mysterious pasts. ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Hardcover. 336 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 5-8. ISBN 9781619635289. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Dragons at Crumbling Castle: And Other Tales. Pratchett, Terry. Illus by Mark Beech. ➼ An illustrated collection of 14 short stories — featuring “dragons and wizards, councilors and mayors, an adventurous tortoise and a monster in a lake, along with plenty of pointy hats and a few magic spells” — was written when the author was a teenaged newspaper reporter. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Clarion Bks (Houghton Mifflin). Hardcover. 352 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (humorous stories). Gr 4-7. ISBN 9780544466593. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Drama, Rumors & Secrets: Staying True to Yourself in Changing Times (Smart Girl’s Guides). Holyoke, Nancy. ➼ Shares expert advice for how to avoid and diffuse drama-related challenges including jealousy, gossip and cyberbullying, offering insights into the psychology of drama based on the experiences of real girls. Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paper. 96 pages. 5 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Feb. (social science). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781609589035. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Echo. Ryan, Pam Muñoz. ➼ Decades after a man is entwined in a prophecy-based quest involving three mysterious sisters and a harmonica, three individuals from different areas of the world confront daunting challenges involving the same harmonica. By the award-winning author of Paint the Wind. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 592 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 5-9. ISBN 9780439874021. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545576505 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Even the Score, No. 5 (It Takes Two). Payton, Belle. ➼ While shy Ava’s acceptance on the boys’ football team is challenged by a teammate’s crush on her, class president Alex makes an unpopular choice about how to spend student council funds. Simultaneous. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 160 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (family & relationships). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781481419529. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481419512. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Exploring Kitchen Science: 40+ Delicious Discoveries. Editors of The Exploratorium. ➼ A treasury of science experiments features projects that can be completed using everyday kitchen ingredients and includes many edible options, from Dancing Raisins and the Mentos and Diet Coke Explosion to Marshmallow Wars and a Salt and Olive Oil Lava Lamp. Illustrations. ➼ Weldon Owen (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 112 pages. 7 1/4” x 7 1/2”. Jan. (science). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781616288006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 Eyewitness Explorers A series that encourages hands-on learning includes 30 easy activities that help children observe, explore and learn about the natural world while explaining the science behind the activities through clear, step-by-step, photographically illustrated instructions that can be carried out right at home. Original. Bug Hunter. Burnie, David. Illustrations. Appendix. Index. ➼ DK Pub. Paper. 80 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Jan. (animals). Gr 3-8. ISBN 9781465430168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Rock and Fossil Hunter. Morgan, Ben & Palmer, Douglas. Illustrations. Appendix. Index. ➼ DK Pub. Paper. 80 pages. 8 1/2” x 11”. Jan. (animals). Gr 3-8. ISBN 9781465430151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Finding Serendipity. Banks, Angelica. Illus by Stevie Lewis. ➼ When her famous author mother goes missing, young Tuesday McGillycuddy and her beloved dog, Baxter, embark on a magical adventure with a fearless new friend on an enchanted boat. Illustrations. ➼ Henry Holt. Hardcover. 224 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781627791540. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Finding the Worm, No. 2 (Twerp). Goldblatt, Mark. ➼ Accused of bullying and vandalism in spite of intentions to the contrary, 13-yearold Julian refuses his principal’s challenge to write an essay about good citizenship and finds his beliefs tested by a friend’s battle with cancer. By the author of Twerp. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Random House. Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 4-7. ISBN 9780385391085. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Random House. eBook. eISBN 9780385391108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.97 ➼ Random House. Library. ISBN 9780385391092. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480670501. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.99 44 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_41middle readers.indd 44 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/25/14 2:49 PM MIDDLE READERS Fish in a Tree. Hunt, Lynda Mullaly. ➼ Hiding the truth about her inability to read from a highly motivated new teacher, Ally eventually discovers that her dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of and gains new confidence as she finds alternative ways to learn. By the award-winning author of One for the Murphys. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Nancy Paulsen Bks (Penguin). Hardcover. 288 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 5+. ISBN 9780399162596. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Nancy Paulsen Bks (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9781101601327 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Food Fight! (Archie Comics Spectaculars). Archie Superstars. ➼ A latest full-color treasury collects hand-picked, favorite food-themed stories about Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica and the rest of the gang at Riverdale High. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Archie Comics (Random House). Paper. 128 pages. 4 7/8” x 6 9/16”. Feb. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 4-7. ISBN 9781619889743. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Friends: Making Them & Keeping Them (Smart Girl’s Guides). Revised Edition. Criswell, Patti Kelley. Illus by Stacy Peterson. ➼ A guide to making new friends and enjoying current relationships more satisfactorily offers engaging quizzes, craft suggestions, thoughtful advice and true stories about challenges faced by real-life girls. Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paper. 88 pages. 5 1/2” x 8”. Feb. (friendship). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781609589059. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480670495. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Artists A series of biographies of artists for young readers provides hilarious, cartoonstyle illustrations to complement the easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of each master’s artwork. Includes primary sources, photos, illustrations, maps and timelines. Simultaneous. Georgia O’Keefe. Venezia, Mike. Map. Illustrations. Bibliography. Appendix. Index. ➼ Children’s Pr. Library. 32 pages. 8” x 9 1/2”. Feb. (biography & autobiography). Gr 3-5. ISBN 9780531213148. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.00 ➼ Children’s Pr. Paper. ISBN 9780531212912. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 Leonardo da Vinci. Venezia, Mike. Map. Illustrations. Bibliography. Appendix. Index. ➼ Children’s Pr. Library. 32 pages. 8” x 9 1/2”. Feb. (biography & autobiography). Gr 3-5. ISBN 9780531213124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.00 ➼ Children’s Pr. Paper. ISBN 9780531212899. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 Mary Cassatt. Venezia, Mike. Map. Illustrations. Bibliography. Appendix. Index. ➼ Children’s Pr. Library. 32 pages. 8” x 9 1/2”. Feb. (biography & autobiography). Gr 3-5. ISBN 9780531213155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.00 ➼ Children’s Pr. Paper. ISBN 9780531212929. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 Rembrandt. Venezia, Mike. Map. Illustrations. Bibliography. Appendix. Index. ➼ Children’s Pr. Library. 32 pages. 8” x 9 1/2”. Feb. (biography & autobiography). Gr 3-5. ISBN 9780531213131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.00 ➼ Children’s Pr. Paper. ISBN 9780531212905. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 The Griffin’s Riddle, No. 5 (Imaginary Veterinary). Selfors, Suzanne. Illus by Dan Santat. ➼ Ten-year-olds Pearl and Ben, continuing their apprenticeships at Dr. Woo’s Worm Hospital, discover that Dr. Woo and the Sasquatch are both sick with Troll Tonsillitis, and they must travel to the Imaginary World to find the only cure: a griffin’s feather. Simultaneous eBook. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Little, Brown. Hardcover. 224 pages. Jan. (animals). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780316286909. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00 A Growing Suspicion: A Rebecca Mystery (American Girl Mysteries (BeForever)). Greene, Jacqueline. ➼ Volunteering at a Japanese garden in Brooklyn in the early 1900s, Jewish cousins Rebecca and Ana must find the real culprit when they are unfairly blamed for a series of mishaps in the garden. Reissue. Repackaged with new cover. ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paper. 192 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 3/4”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781609589134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Growing Up Pedro: How the Martinez Brothers Made It From the Dominican Republic All the Way to the Major Leagues. Tavares, Matt, auth & illus. ➼ Traces the champion Red Sox pitcher’s improbable rise from a baseball-loving youth in the Dominican Republic to a World Series star, describing how his enduring bond with his older brother shaped his athletic dreams. By the creator of Becoming Babe Ruth. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 40 pages. 9 3/4” x 11 13/16”. Feb. (sports & recreation). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780763668242. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Half a Man. Morpurgo, Michael. Illus by Gemma O’Callaghan. ➼ A coming-ofage tale about the physical and mental scars of war follows the experiences of a young man who after years of being told not to ask his World War II veteran grandfather about his injuries learns how his grandfather survived a torpedo attack on his ship. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Hardcover. 64 pages. 5 9/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (historical fiction). Gr 5+. ISBN 9780763677473. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Has Anyone Seen Jessica Jenkins? Kessler, Lizv. ➼ Manifesting an ability to become invisible, Jessica organizes a band of fellow students who also demonstrate supernatural abilities only to be targeted by an unscrupulous adult. By the author of the best-selling Emily Windsnap series. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Hardcover. 288 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 3/4”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780763670603. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Little, Brown. eBook. eISBN 9780316286893 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51.00 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_41middle readers.indd 45 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 45 11/25/14 2:49 PM MIDDLE READERS Henry Aaron’s Dream. Tavares, Matt, auth & illus. ➼ An uplifting tribute to the life and achievements of the record-setting hitter traces his youth in the sandlots of Mobile, Alabama, and his early years in the Negro Leagues through his spring training for the Braves and meteoric rise through the big leagues. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 48 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (biography & autobiography). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780763676537. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ Candlewick Pr. Paper. ISBN 9780763676544. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Henry Hubble’s Book of Troubles. Myer, Andy. ➼ Finding himself constantly in trouble at school in the wake of ill-advised bathroom breaks, Halloween-costume disasters and lunchroom romance dramas, sixth-grader Henry becomes an unwitting media mogul and one of the most popular kids in the class when his journal is misplaced. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). Hardcover. 160 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (interactive adventures). Gr 4-7. ISBN 9780385744393. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780385385268 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47.97 ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780375991646. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Hero. Lean, Sarah. ➼ Imagining himself to be a hero when he gets depressed about his limited accomplishments and friendships, young Leo finds his bravery tested after being wrongly credited with saving a neighbor’s dog. By the award-winning author of A Dog Called Homeless. Simultaneous eBook. 40,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Katherine Tegen Bks (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 208 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (animals). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780062122384. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Katherine Tegen Bks (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062122407 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 46 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_41middle readers.indd 46 The Honest Truth. Gemeinhart, Dan. ➼ Struggling to lead a normal life filled with friendships and hobbies despite a serious illness, young Mark runs away with his camera and his dog to pursue his dream of climbing to the top of Mount Rainier. A first novel. Simultaneous eBook. Tour. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 240 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fiction — social issues). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780545665735. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545665766 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 How Come?: Every Kid’s Science Questions Explained (How Come?). Wollard, Kathy. Illus by Debra Solomon. ➼ An updated edition of a popular reference for kids collects the best material from the series and incorporates new questions and answers about the phenomena in the world around us, from how stones skip across ponds to why we cannot feel the planet’s movement. Original. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Workman Pub. Paper. 448 pages. 8” x 8”. Jan. (science). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9780761179788. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 ➼ Workman Pub. eBook. eISBN 9780761183105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 The Incredible Space Raiders From Space! King, Wesley. ➼ In 2156, when Jonah awakens on the Fantastic Flying Squirrel, he is informed that he is one of 200 children being trained as The Incredible Space Raiders, whose mission is to destroy the Entirely Evil Things of the Dark Zone, but there is more going on than any of the children could guess. ➼ Paula Wiseman (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (action & adventure). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781481423199. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Inventions that Could Have Changed the World... But Didn’t! Rhatigan, Joe. ➼ Shares the stories of inventions that, despite considerable promise, proved to be too strange or unwieldy to succeed, profiling their inventors while describing what was learned along the way. By the author of White House Kids. ➼ Imagine Pub (Random House). Hardcover. 80 pages. 9” x 10”. Feb. (history — general). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781623540241. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 Is This Normal: More Girls’ Questions, Answered by the Editors of the Care & Keeping of You. Johnston, Darcie. ➼ Filled with more than 100 letters from everyday girls, a fact-filled resource provides expert answers about adolescence and the body while offering advice about how to talk with parents about uncomfortable subjects. Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paper. 120 pages. 5 1/2” x 7 7/8”. Feb. (body, mind & spirit). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781609589066. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480670471. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Island of Shipwrecks, No. 5 (Unwanteds). McMann, Lisa. ➼ Shipwrecked on a newly discovered island after a lifethreatening storm, Alex and his friends from Artimé discover that they are not alone, while back in Quill, Aaron forges an unlikely alliance in a risky plot to overthrow Artimé. By the author of the Wake trilogy. ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Hardcover. 400 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (action & adventure). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781442493315. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 The Jazzman’s Trumpet: A Kit Mystery (American Girl Mysteries: BeForever). Kimmel, Elizabeth Cody. ➼ Winning tickets to a sold-out jazz concert, Kit looks forward to writing a news story about the performance but then is wrongly accused of stealing a valuable trumpet, in an entry that shares historical facts about Depression-era music. Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paper. 192 pages. 5 3/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781609589127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480670600. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/25/14 2:49 PM MIDDLE READERS Justice, No. 2 (Lawless). Salane, Jeffrey. ➼ Leaving the Lawless School to join the Fulbright Academy and fight on the right side of the law, master criminal’s daughter M Freeman investigates rumors about a world-destroying weapon while wondering about her new school’s secrets. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (action & adventure). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780545450317. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Katie Friedman Gives Up Texting!: And Lives to Tell About It. Greenwald, Tommy. Illus by J. P. Coovert. ➼ Charlie Joe Jackson’s best friend Katie Friedman is tough, but can she convince her fellow middle schoolers to give up their phones for a week? Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Roaring Brook Pr. Hardcover. 240 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (humorous stories). Gr 4-7. ISBN 9781596438378. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99 ➼ Roaring Brook Pr. eBook. eISBN 9781596438392 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 Kay’s Story, 1934, No. 6 (Secrets of the Manor). Whitby, Adele. ➼ A conclusion to the story arc about the Depression-era Chatswoods reveals the family’s biggest secret as well as the identity of a mysterious benefactor who has helped them by purchasing family heirlooms. Simultaneous. ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 160 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (historical fiction). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781481427562. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481427555. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Kid President’s Guide to Being Awesome. Novak, Robby & Montague, Brad. ➼ An inspirational first book by the 10-year-old YouTube sensation discusses his dedication to kindness, corn dogs and the everyday joys of life. Simultaneous eBook. 350,000 first printing. ⌘ ˇ ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 240 pages. 7 7/16” x 9 3/4”. Feb. (biography & autobiography). Gr 3+. ISBN 9780062358684. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.99 Kitchen Chaos, No. 1 (Saturday Cooking Club). Levine, Deborah A. & Riley, JillEllyn. Illus by Leo Espinosa. ➼ A trio of sixth-grade girls and their overscheduled mothers sign up for a cooking class taught by a famous chef and share drama, headaches and close calls that challenge their friendships. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Hardcover. 336 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (friendship). Gr 4-9. ISBN 9781442499393. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Paper. ISBN 9781442499409. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 Disney Fairies: Legend of the NeverBeast The sixth Tinker Bell film starring the Disney Fairies finds talented animal fairy Fawn befriending a huge, mysterious creature known as the NeverBeast, and while Tink and her friends aren’t so sure about this scary addition to Pixie Hollow, the elite Scout Fairies set out to capture the monster before he destroys their home, prompting Fawn to intervene to save the NeverBeast. Illustrated books at various reading levels are publishing to coincide with the film release scheduled for Spring 2015. Movie tie-in. Legend of the Neverbeast: The Chapter Book. Disney. Illustrations. ➼ Little, Brown. Paper. 96 pages. Feb. (media tie-ins). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780316283533. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Les Misérables. Williams, Marcia, adapt & illus. ➼ The creator of Lizzy Bennet’s Diary presents a comic book-style adaptation of Victor Hugo’s epic classic that traces the efforts of ex-convict Jean Valjean to secure his freedom and a happy life for his adopted daughter against a backdrop of a tragic rebellion. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 64 pages. 9” x 10 7/8”. Feb. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780763674762. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Listen, Slowly. Lai, Thanhha. ➼ Assisting her grandmother’s investigation of her grandfather’s fate during the Vietnam War, Mia struggles to adapt to an unfamiliar culture while redefining her sense of family. By the Newbery Honorwinning author of Inside Out ➼ HarperCollins. eBook. eISBN 9780062358691 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_41middle readers.indd 47 & Back Again. Simultaneous eBook. 100,000 first printing. ⌘ ˇ ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 288 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (family & relationships). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780062229182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ HarperCollins. eBook. eISBN 9780062229205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 The Lost City, No. 4 (Jaguar Stones). Voelkel, J. & Voelkel, P. ➼ In the epic conclusion to the series, 14-year-old Max Murphy is stuck in San Xavier waiting for his parents to be released from jail, but he is still assailed by the ancient Mayan Death Lords plotting the end of the world, and caught up in the everrecurring battle between Lord 6-Dog and his evil brother Tzelek — unless they can find a way to break the eternal cycle of revenge. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Egmont Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 368 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (action & adventure). Gr 5+. ISBN 9781606843765. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Egmont Bks (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9781606843772 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Lucky Strike. Pyron, Bobbie. ➼ Nathaniel Harlow lives with his grandfather in a trailer park in Franklin County, Florida, and he has always been unlucky — but when he is struck by lightning on his 11th birthday and survives, it seems that his luck begins to change. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Arthur A. Levine (Scholastic Bks). Hardcover. 272 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780545592178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Arthur A. Levine (Scholastic Bks). eBook. eISBN 9780545592192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Mark of the Thief (Praetor War). Nielsen, Jennifer A. ➼ Forced to enter a sealed cavern that reputedly holds the lost treasures of Caesar, slave boy Nic discovers an amulet imbued with divine power and finds himself at the center of a conspiracy to overthrow the emperor and spark the Praetor War. By the best-selling author of the Ascendance Trilogy. Simultaneous eBook. Tour. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 352 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 5-9. ISBN 9780545561549. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545562034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 47 11/25/14 2:49 PM MIDDLE READERS Mars Evacuees (Mars Evacuees). McDougall, Sophia. ➼ When Earth comes under attack by aliens, a select group of kids are evacuated to Mars, but when they learn that they are safer on Mars, a place where they can only “sort of breathe the air, and sort of not get sunburned to death,” they get the idea that the war with the aliens was not going fantastically well. Simultaneous eBook. 30,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 416 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (science fiction). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780062293992. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ HarperCollins. eBook. eISBN 9780062294012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Masterminds. Korman, Gordon. ➼ When a group of kids discover they were cloned from the DNA of some of the greatest criminal masterminds in history for a sociological experiment, they likewise realize they can trust no one — least of all their own parents. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 336 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (action & adventure). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780062299963. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062300010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Michael Shiner’s Capital Days: The Man, His Journal, and the Growth of Our Nation’s Capital. Bolden, Tonya. ➼ A portrait of 19th-century Washington, D.C. draws on the famous diary of former slave and Navy Yard laborer Michael Shiner to discuss the burning of the city during the War of 1812, the raising of the Washington Monument and the end of slavery. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Abrams. Reinforced. 56 pages. 10” x 10”. Jan. (biography & autobiography). Gr 5-8. ISBN 9781419707339. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.95 Migration Nation: Animals on the Go From Coast to Coast. O’Sullivan, Joanne. ➼ An introduction to the migration patterns of nine very different types of animals, from gray whales and sandhill cranes to polar bears and monarch butterflies, discusses their life cycles and how to spot them. By the 48 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_41middle readers.indd 48 author of 101 Ways You Can Help Save the Planet Before You’re 12. ➼ Imagine Pub (Random House). Hardcover. 128 pages. 8” x 10”. Feb. (animals). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781623540500. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 Minecraft: Blockopedia. Wiltshire, Alex. ➼ A fully illustrated, fact-filled reference for Minecraft fans profiles the numerous types of blocks and their uses, and is packaged in a hexagon-shaped collector’s gift box. Video game tie-in. Illustrations. ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 312 pages. 10 3/8” x 11 1/2”. Feb. (games). Gr 4+. ISBN 9780545820110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.99 Mini Mysteries: 34 Tricky Tales to Untangle. Walton, Rick. ➼ A collection of 34 short mysteries invites young enthusiasts to crack each case before opening the “Detective’s Doors” inside the book’s cover to find the solutions. Original. ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paper. 128 pages. 6 1/2” x 8”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-6. adventure. Original. Simultaneous eBook. 75,000 first printing. Movie tie-in. ˇ ➼ Little, Brown. Paper. 144 pages. Feb. (media tie-ins). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780316377393. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 ➼ Little, Brown. eBook. eISBN 9780316297134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00 Moonpenny Island. Springstubb, Tricia. Illus by Gilbert Ford. ➼ One of two 11-year-olds on tiny Moonpenny Island during the off season, Flor struggles with feelings of abandonment before becoming involved in a geological excavation that helps her confront painful truths about her family — and herself. By the author of What Happened on Fox Street. Simultaneous eBook. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/2” x 7 3/4”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780062112934. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062112958 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Mission Titanic, No. 1 (39 Clues: Doublecross). Watson, Jude. ➼ A first installment in a new spin-off series combines reader-participation clues with an engaging historybased storyline that offers new insights into the world of the powerful Cahill family. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 224 pages. 5” x 7 3/8”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780545747813. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 My Near-Death Adventures: 99% True! DeCamp, Alison. ➼ Searching for his long-lost father in the logging camps of 1895 Michigan, 11-year-old Stan navigates the challenges of difficult relatives and his mother’s suitors while recording, in embellished detail, the course of his adventures in a scrapbook filled with period ads and photos. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Crown (Random House). Hardcover. 256 pages. 5 5/8” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (historical fiction). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780385390446. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545769181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Crown (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780385390460 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.97 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Library. ISBN 9780545767194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Crown (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780385390453. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480670792. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.39 My Secret Guide to Paris. Schroeder, Lisa. ➼ Feeling she has lost everything when her beloved grandmother passes away, Francophile Nora embarks on a mysterious Parisian scavenger hunt organized by her late grandmother that helps her find healing and forgiveness. By the award-winning ISBN 9781609589080. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 Monster High: Haunted Junior Novel. Finn, Perdita. ➼ A junior novelization based on the third Monster High film invites fans to join Spectra Vondergeist, Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura and their spooky ghoulfriends for a haunting new Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/25/14 2:49 PM MIDDLE READERS author of the It’s Raining Cupcakes trilogy. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 224 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (family & relationships). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780545708081. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545709644 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Neil Flambé and the Bard’s Banquet, No. 5 (Neil Flambé Capers). Sylvester, Kevin, auth & illus. ➼ Asked by a British lord to prepare a meal centered around an ancient jar of honey discovered in London, Neil Flambé is swept up in a mystery involving food and the works of Shakespeare when his patron goes missing. Illustrations. ➼ Simon & Schuster. Hardcover. 320 pages. 5” x 7 3/4”. Jan. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781481410380. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Next Top Villain (Ever After High). Selfors, Suzanne. ➼ Bonding over shared feelings about not quite fitting in at Ever After High, roommates Duchess Swan and Lizzie Hearts find their friendship tested by their respective ambitions and Duchess’ opportunity to play a prank for her General Villainy class. Simultaneous eBook. 150,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Little, Brown. Hardcover. 224 pages. Jan. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780316401289. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99 ➼ Little, Brown. eBook. eISBN 9780316401296 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.00 A Nightmare on Clown Street, No. 7 (Goosebumps Most Wanted). Stine, R. L. ➼ Invited to spend the summer with his circus performer uncle, Ray becomes a clown-in-training before learning about a scary location called Clown Street where none of his new friends will go. Original. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 160 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (ghost stories). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780545627740. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545630948 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 One Direction: The Official Annual 2015. One Direction. ➼ Worldwide sensation One Direction is back to share all their secrets, dreams and stories from the past year with their fans. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ HarperCollins. Paper. 64 pages. Jan. (biography & autobiography). Gr 2+. ISBN 9780007592500. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 1,000 Facts About the Bible. Editors of National Geographic Society (U. S.) Foreword by Jean-Pierre Isbouts. ➼ A comprehensive reference designed to promote interest in biblical history and culture includes such features as “25 Facts about Music and Poetry” and “35 Facts about Ancient Rulers.” Illustrations. ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Hardcover. 96 pages. 9” x 10 7/8”. Jan. (reference). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781426318658. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Library. ISBN 9781426318665. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.90 The Only Game (Home Team). Lupica, Mike. ➼ Sixth grade was supposed to be the year that Jack Callahan would lead his team to a record-shattering season and the Little League World Series, but after the death of his brother, Jack loses interest in baseball and only Cassie, star of the girls’ softball team, seems to understand. ➼ Simon & Schuster. Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (sports & recreation). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781481409957. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Paper Things. Jacobson, Jennifer Richard. ➼ Choosing to leave with her big brother when he decides he can no longer stay with their guardian, Ari endures a life of homelessness that challenges her schoolwork, friendships, and the promise made to her mother that she and her brother would stay together. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 384 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 5+. ISBN 9780763663230. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Phase One: The Incredible Hulk (Marvel Cinematic Universe). Irvine, Alex. ➼ Young adventure fans are invited to join the action as The Incredible Hulk fights against Abomination in the Hulk’s complete origin story. By an award-winning author. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Little, Brown. Hardcover. 240 pages. Jan. (action & adventure). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780316256339. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 Phase One: Thor (Marvel Cinematic Universe). Irvine, Alex. ➼ Once just a powerful and arrogant royal from another realm, Thor, whose complete origin story is here presented for young adventure fans, became one of Earth’s finest defenders. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Little, Brown. Hardcover. 240 pages. Jan. (action & adventure). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780316256353. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 A Plague of Bogles, No. 2 (How to Catch a Bogle). Jinks, Catherine. ➼ Seeking revenge against the wily crook who betrayed him, Jem Barbary becomes an apprentice to Alfred the bogler before becoming embroiled in an underground war in a city where orphans have been disappearing. By the award-winning author of the Evil Genius series. Simultaneous eBook. 35,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (action & adventure). Gr 4-7. ISBN 9780544087477. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. eBook. eISBN 9780544087354 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Presidential Misadventures: Poems That Poke Fun at the Man in Charge. Raczka, Bob. Illus by Dan E. Burr. ➼ A rollicking collection of presidential poems shares lively facts about the misbehaviors of America’s commanders-inchief. By the author of Lemonade: And Other Poems Squeezed From a Single Word. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Roaring Brook Pr. Hardcover. 48 pages. 6” x 9 1/4”. Jan. (poetry). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781596439801. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Roaring Brook Pr. eBook. eISBN 9781596439818 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_41middle readers.indd 49 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 49 11/25/14 2:49 PM MIDDLE READERS The Puzzle of the Paper Daughter: A Julie Mystery (American Girl Mysteries: BeForever). Reiss, Kathryn. ➼ Discovering a mysterious note written in Chinese right before their beloved dolls are stolen, Julie and her friend Ivy search Chinatown for clues that seem to link the theft to the story of a long-lost friendship and maybe a missing treasure. Reissue. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paper. 216 pages. 5 3/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781609589110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480670655. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 The Question of Miracles. Arnold, Elana K. ➼ Following the death of her best friend, Iris and her family move to Oregon for a fresh start, in this middle-grade story of miracles, magic, rain, hope and a hairless cat named Charles. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Harcourt. Hardcover. 240 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 3/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 4-7. ISBN 9780544334649. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Harcourt. eBook. eISBN 9780544332553 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 The Quirks and the Quirkalicious Birthday. Soderberg, Erin. Illus by Kelly Light. ➼ Twins Molly and Penelope Quirk are excited about Grandpa Quill’s annual birthday scavenger hunt, but as they seek mini-gifts leading up to one special 10th-birthday present, they argue about what kind of pet they hope they will receive until they are fighting with each other non-stop. Illustrations. ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Hardcover. 208 pages. 5 1/16” x 7 3/4”. Jan. (fantasy). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781619633704. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.99 Rainbow Valley, No. 5 (Anne of Green Gables). Montgomery, L. M. ➼ An artfully packaged edition of the fifth published story featuring the classic redheaded heroine begins 15 years after Anne’s marriage to Gilbert Blythe, focusing on the early years of her six surviving children, who 50 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_41middle readers.indd 50 forge life-long bonds with the motherless children of the new Glen St. Mary minister. Simultaneous. ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Hardcover. 416 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (classics). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781442490185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Paper. ISBN 9781442490178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 Red Butterfly. Sonnichsen, A. L. Illus by Amy June Bates. ➼ An uplifting story in verse follows the experiences of a young orphan in modern China who spends her days with an adoptive parent and wishes that her Mama and she could leave Tianjin and live with Daddy in Montana. Illustrations. ⌘ ➼ Simon & Schuster. Hardcover. 400 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (family & relationships). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781481411097. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Sage’s Story, No. 1 (Star Darlings). Zappa, Ahmet & Zappa, Shana Muldoon. Illus by Shannon Bonatakis. ➼ A first entry in a series featuring the wish-granting, protective Starling race follows the experiences of Cassie, the misfit newcomer to Star Academy who is among the 12 remarkable students tasked with a special assignment to help humanity. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Disney Pr. Reinforced. 176 pages. Jan. (chapter books). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781423166436. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Saturday, the Twelfth of October. Mazer, Norma Fox. ➼ A rerelease of an awardwinning classic by the Newbery medalist traces the experiences of a 14-year-old girl who is transported to prehistoric times and adopted by a cave-dwelling group that eventually threatens her survival. Reprint. ➼ Lizzie Skurnick Bks (Consortium). Paper. 274 pages. 5” x 7 1/2”. Jan. (science fiction). Gr 3+. ISBN 9781939601315. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95 Searching for Super. Jensen, Marion. ➼ A laugh-out-loud follow-up to Almost Super finds a super-powerless Rafter unable to resist his dream of reclaiming his family’s superhero glory when he is made a dubious secret offer to fight with real superpowers. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 288 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (humorous stories). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780062209580. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ HarperCollins. eBook. eISBN 9780062209603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Secrets in the Hills: A Josefina Mystery (American Girl Mysteries: BeForever). Ernst, Kathleen. ➼ Josefina has heard legends of gold and silver buried in the hills and tales of a ghostly Weeping Woman who haunts the countryside, but she never imagined that such tales might be true until the day a mysterious stranger arrives at her rancho. Reissue. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paper. 203 pages. 5 3/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781609589097. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480670624. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 The Secret of Midway, No. 1 (Ghosts of War). Watkins, Steve. ➼ Discovering an old letter among a cache of military relics in his family’s junkshop, Anderson is approached by the ghost of a World War II sailor who needs to have a mystery solved in order to help him cross to the other side. By the award-winning author of Down Sand Mountain. Original. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Paper. 208 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 5/8”. Jan. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780545665858. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545665865 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/25/14 2:49 PM MIDDLE READERS Shadows on Society Hill: An Addy Mystery (American Girl Mysteries: BeForever). Coleman, Evelyn. ➼ Addy is overjoyed when Poppa’s new boss invites her family to live on his property in Philadelphia’s elegant Society Hill neighborhood, but she soon discovers that their new home holds dangerous secrets — including one connected to the North Carolina plantation she had escaped from only two years earlier. Reissue. Illustrations. ⌘ ˇ ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paper. 200 pages. 5 3/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781609589141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480670617. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Shivers!: The Pirate Who’s Afraid of Everything. Bondor-Stone, Annabeth & White, Connor. Illus by Anthony Holden. ➼ Shivers, the pirate who’s afraid of everything, battles a giant squid, discovers hidden treasures and gets soiled on by a pigeon to save his parents from the clutches of evil. Simultaneous eBook. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 192 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (action & adventure). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780062313874. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ HarperCollins. eBook. eISBN 9780062313881 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 The Silent Stranger: A Kaya Mystery (American Girl Mysteries: BeForever). Shaw, Janet. ➼ When an injured stranger arrives in the village and connects only with Kaya’s beloved dog, Kaya searches for clues to the stranger’s identity, in a story complemented by facts about Nez Perce culture. Winner of a Children’s Choice Award. Reissue. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paper. 144 pages. 5 3/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781609589158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480670587. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Smek for President! Rex, Adam, auth & illus. ➼ A sequel to The True Meaning of Smekday find J.Lo and Tip working to appease the vengeful Boov by visiting the aliens’ new home on one of Saturn’s moons, where they are hunted by presidential candidate Captain Smek. By the best-selling creator of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. Tour. ➼ Disney Pr. Hardcover. 304 pages. Feb. (humorous stories). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781484709511. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 The Smuggler’s Secrets: A Caroline Mystery (American Girl Mysteries: BeForever). Ernst, Kathleen. ➼ Visiting her cousin’s home located deep in the woods during the War of 1812, Caroline discovers a smuggling operation in support of the British and worries that her own uncle might be a traitor. Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paper. 215 pages. 5 3/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781609589165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480670648. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 The Spider Ring. Harwell, Andrew. ➼ Inheriting a spider-shaped ring from her grandmother, Maria discovers her very useful ability to communicate with and control spiders before catching the attention of the magic-hungry Black Widow. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. 224 pages. Jan. (fantasy). Gr 3-7. eISBN 9780545682916 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. ISBN 9780545682909. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Tie-Ins Age-appropriate adaptations of super-silly stories and themes from the new 3-D movie combine engaging film-inspired artwork with simple text designed to reinforce early learning skills in young SpongeBob SquarePants fans. Movie tie-in. SpongeBob SquarePants Junior Novelization. Lewman, David. Illustrations. ➼ Golden Bks (Random House). Paper. 128 pages. 5 3/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (media tie-ins). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780385387750. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_41middle readers.indd 51 Staying Home Alone: A Girl’s Guide to Feeling Safe and Having Fun (Smart Girl’s Guides). Raymer, Dottie. ➼ Updated with new illustrations and advice, a guide to feeling confident and in control while alone at home shares tips for combating boredom, staying safe and practicing first-aid, in a reference that also offers engaging quizzes and snack recipes. Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paper. 64 pages. 5 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Feb. (social science). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781609589073. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Amer Girl Pub. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480672444. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.99 The Stolen Moon, No. 2 (Lost Planet). Searles, Rachel. ➼ Searching for the keys to their extraordinary phasing and transporting abilities, siblings Chase and Lilli and their companions risk their lives to stop an interplanetary takeover plot by Asa Kaplan. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Feiwel & Friends. Hardcover. 288 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (science fiction). Gr 4-9. ISBN 9781250038807. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Feiwel & Friends. eBook. eISBN 9781250066541 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 Storm of Dogs, No. 6 (Survivors). Hunter, Erin. ➼ With Sweet as their new Alpha, the dogs of the Wild Pack hope they will finally find peace, but Lucky is still troubled by visions of a terrifying future that will force every dog to fight tooth and claw for survival, in the sixth book of the Survivors series. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 288 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (animals). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780062102768. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ HarperCollins. eBook. eISBN 9780062102799 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ HarperCollins. Library. ISBN 9780062102775. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.89 Story Thieves, Book 1 (Story Theives). Riley, James. ➼ Except for reading his favorite magic adventure series, Owen’s life is boring until he sees his classmate Bethany climb out of a book in the school library and he learns that Bethany is halffictional and has been searching every book she GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 51 11/25/14 2:50 PM MIDDLE READERS can find for her missing father, who is also a fictional character. ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Hardcover. 400 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (action & adventure). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781481409193. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collection Junior Novel (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). Random House. ➼ Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles battle the Kraang and Shredder in this omnibus that brings together three junior novels: Showdown with Shredder, Friend or Foe? and Mutant Mayhem. Includes 8 full-color pages of images from the hit show. TV tie-in. Original. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Random House. Paper. 384 pages. 5 3/16” x 7 5/8”. Jan. (media tie-ins). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780553508963. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ Random House. Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480658165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 The Terrible Two, No. 1 (Terrible Two). Barnett, Mac & John, Jory. Illus by Kevin Cornell. ➼ Disgusted when he has to move from the oceanside community where he was infamous for his tricks to a sleepy, cow-filled town that already has a notable prankster, Miles plots mischief that culminates in a daring partnership. Co-written by the author of the Caldecott Honorwinning Extra Yarn. 500,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Amulet Bks (Abrams). Hardcover. 240 pages. 6” x 8”. Jan. (humorous stories). Gr 3-6. ISBN 9781419714917. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95 Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff). Pichon, Liz, auth & illus. ➼ A two-week break from school enables middle school comedian, homework dodger, rock-star wannabe and master doodler Tom Gates to plot new ways to annoy his big sister. By the award-winning creator of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Reinforced. 352 pages. 6” x 7 1/2”. Feb. (family & relationships). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780763674748. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Tuck Everlasting. 40th Anniversary Edition. Babbitt, Natalie. ➼ A 40th anniversary edition of the beloved classic that tells the story of the Tuck family and their secret fountain of youth features an introduction from Wicked author Gregory Maguire and additional bonus materials. Simultaneous. ➼ Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Hardcover. 192 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (classics). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9780374301675. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 ➼ Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Paper. ISBN 9781250059291. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 25 Roses. Faris, Stephanie. ➼ Feeling invisible in a social world dominated by her perfect older sister and a popular school clique, Mia accidentally ends up in charge of the Student Council chocolate rose sale and uses her inside perspective to play matchmaker. By the author of 30 Days of No Gossip. Simultaneous. ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Hardcover. 256 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fiction — social issues). Gr 4-8. ISBN 9781481431330. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Aladdin Bks (S&S). Paper. ISBN 9781481424202. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 The Villain Keeper, No. 1 (Last Dragon Charmer). McKay, Laurie. ➼ Transported from the Winterlands of Razzon to a non-magical town in North Carolina, Prince Caden wonders how he will pursue his dreams of glory in a world where there are no dragons to slay. Simultaneous eBook. 40,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ HarperCollins. Hardcover. 384 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780062308436. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ HarperCollins. eBook. eISBN 9780062308450 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Waiting for Unicorns. Hautala, Beth. ➼ Forced to travel the Arctic with her emotionally distant whaleresearcher father after the death of her mother, grieving 12-year-old Talia struggles to adapt to a caregiver’s Inuit culture before being introduced to its storytelling traditions. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Philomel Bks (Penguin). Hardcover. 256 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (family & relationships). Gr 5+. ISBN 9780525426318. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Philomel Bks (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9781101619988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Welcome to the Jungle, No. 2 (8th Continent). London, Matt. ➼ Having converted the Great Pacific Garbage Patch into an eighth continent, Rick and Evie find their new home attacked by villainous Condo Corp robots who exploit the land mass’s unanchored status to send it barreling toward the coast of Australia. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Razorbill (Penguin Putnam). Hardcover. 224 pages. 5 1/8” x 7 1/2”. Feb. (action & adventure). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781595147554. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Razorbill (Penguin Putnam). eBook. eISBN 9780698146853 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Where Is...? A natural expansion of the exceptional Who Was...? and What Was...? series, Where Is...? launches with four books that focus on a famous place: a landmark, a building or a natural wonder. Original. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ Where Is Mount Rushmore? Kelley, True. Illus by John Hinderliter & David Groff. Illustrations. Bibliography. Appendix. Index. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. 112 pages. Feb. (history — general). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780448483566. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9780698198913 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 Where Is the Grand Canyon? O’Connor, Jim. Illus by Daniel Colón & David Groff. Illustrations. Bibliography. Appendix. Index. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. 112 pages. Feb. (history — general). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780448483573. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9780698198920 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 52 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_41middle readers.indd 52 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/25/14 2:50 PM MIDDLE READERS Where Is the Great Wall? Demuth, Patricia Brennan. Illus by Jerry Hoare & David Groff. Illustrations. Bibliography. Appendix. Index. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. 112 pages. Feb. (history — general). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780448483580. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9780698198883 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without... ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paw Prints Prebind. ISBN 9781480665408. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9780698198937 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 Who Was Robert Ripley? Anderson, Kirsten. Illus by Tim Foley & Nancy Harrison. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. 112 pages. 5 5/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (biography & autobiography). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780448482989. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 Each title in this new series takes readers on a historical journey, examining how people coped in the past and how they developed ingenious ways to make life safer and less unpleasant. Each book features full-color cartoon-style illustrations and hilarious speech bubbles to heighten interest, making the series attractive even to reluctant readers. Simultaneous. Where Is the White House? Stine, Megan. Illus by David Groff. Illustrations. Bibliography. Appendix. Index. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. 112 pages. Feb. (history — general). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780448483559. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9780698198906 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 Who Was...? Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ˇ Who Is Wayne Gretzky? Herman, Gail & Harrison, Nancy. Illus by Ted Hammond. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. 112 pages. 5 5/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (biography & autobiography). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780448483214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9780698198890 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paw Prints Prebind. ISBN 9781480665439. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Who Was Galileo? Demuth, Patricia Brennan. Illus by John O’Brien & Nancy Harrison. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. 112 pages. 5 5/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (biography & autobiography). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780448479859. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9780698198852 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paw Prints Prebind. ISBN 9781480665415. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9780698198876 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paw Prints Prebind. ISBN 9781480665491. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Why’d They Wear That?: Fashion as the Mirror of History. Albee, Sarah. Foreword by Timothy Gunn. ➼ A narrative chronicle of fashion through the ages describes the outrageous, politically perilous and life-threatening creations people have worn in different historical eras, from spats and togas to hoop skirts and hair shirts. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations. ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Hardcover. 160 pages. 9 1/8” x 10 7/8”. Feb. (arts). Gr 5+. ISBN 9781426319198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 ➼ Natl Geographic Soc (Random House). Library. ISBN 9781426319204. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.90 Wish Girl. Loftin, Nikki. ➼ Feeling out of place in an extroverted family that communicates by yelling, Peter finds tranquility in his relationship with Annie, a girl who is faced with surgery for a rapidly growing brain tumor. By the author of The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Razorbill (Penguin Putnam). Hardcover. 256 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9781595146861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Razorbill (Penguin Putnam). eBook. eISBN 9781101612972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Who Was Jesus? Morgan, Ellen. Illus by Stephen Marchesi & Nancy Harrison. Illustrations. ➼ Grosset & Dunlap (Penguin). Paper. 112 pages. 5 5/16” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (biography & autobiography). Gr 3-7. ISBN 9780448483207. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99 You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Bacteria! Canavan, Roger. Illustrations. Bibliography. Appendix. Index. ➼ Franklin Watts. Library. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Feb. (science). Gr 3+. ISBN 9780531213636. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.00 ➼ Franklin Watts. Paper. ISBN 9780531214060. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Dentists! MacDonald, Fiona. Illustrations. Bibliography. Appendix. Index. ➼ Franklin Watts. Library. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Feb. (science). Gr 3+. ISBN 9780531213674. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.00 ➼ Franklin Watts. Paper. ISBN 9780531214107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Extreme Weather! Canavan, Roger. Illustrations. Bibliography. Appendix. Index. ➼ Franklin Watts. Library. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Feb. (science). Gr 3+. ISBN 9780531213650. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.00 ➼ Franklin Watts. Paper. ISBN 9780531214084. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Fire! Woolf, Alex. Illustrations. Bibliography. Appendix. Index. ➼ Franklin Watts. Library. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Feb. (science). Gr 3+. ISBN 9780531213643. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.00 ➼ Franklin Watts. Paper. ISBN 9780531214077. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Insects! Rooney, Anne. Illustrations. Bibliography. Appendix. Index. ➼ Franklin Watts. Library. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Feb. (science). Gr 3+. ISBN 9780531213629. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.00 ➼ Franklin Watts. Paper. ISBN 9780531214053. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Vaccinations! Rooney, Anne. Illustrations. Bibliography. Appendix. Index. ➼ Franklin Watts. Library. 32 pages. 8 1/2” x 9 1/2”. Feb. (science). Gr 3+. ISBN 9780531213667. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.00 ➼ Franklin Watts. Paper. ISBN 9780531214091. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_41middle readers.indd 53 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 53 11/25/14 2:50 PM Y O U N G A D U LT fallen in love with and married Veronica. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Archie Comics (Random House). Paper. 160 pages. Feb. (comics & graphic novels). Gr 6+. ISBN 9781879794641. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 The Clever Mill Horse. Lew-Smith, Jodi. ➼ 1810, upstate New York. Ella Kenyon glides through the woods in small frontier town. She has a gift for engineering but would gladly trade it for more time in the forest. Six years ago, Ella’s grandfather made her vow to finish his life’s work: a flax-milling machine that could rescue her family and potentially avert the war that will later tear apart the nation. Or it could be Ella’s downfall. ➼ Caspian Pr. Paper. 424 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Aug. (historical fiction). Gr 10+. ISBN 9780991341207 . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Alex As Well. Brugman, Alyssa. ➼ A transgender teen shares with her parents and peers that she is more female than male and embraces her identity by changing schools and wardrobe while struggling with lingering inclinations toward her male side. By the author of Finding Grace. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Henry Holt. Hardcover. 224 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fiction — social issues). Gr 9+. ISBN 9781627790147. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Henry Holt. eBook. eISBN 9781627790154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 When Rivers Burned: The Earth Day Story. Brennan, Linda Crotta. Illus by Lisa Greenleaf. ➼ Once, in America chemicals killed plants and animals. The air was filled with toxic fumes. Oil spills destroyed ocean life. The sewage floating along America’s rivers was so thick it sometimes caught fire. The Earth was dying. Senator Gaylord Nelson believed that attitudes about ecology could change if people understood what was happening. He charged Denis Hayes with establishing a plan for a national Earth Day — which has changed the world for the better. Illustrations. ➼ Apprentice Shop Bks. Hardcover. 80 pages. 10 3/4” x 9”. Apr. (history — United States). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780984254996 . . . . . . . . . . $24.95 All That Burns, No. 2 (All That Glows). Graudin, Ryan. ➼ Sacrificing her powers and her immortality to be with King Richard, Emrys, the Faery guard to the British royal family, struggles to navigate her new place between the Faery queen’s court and London’s galas in the face of a looming dark magic. Original. Simultaneous eBook. 35,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). Paper. 464 pages. 5 5/16” x 8”. Feb. (romance). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780062187437. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062187444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Archie Loves Veronica (Married Life). Uslan, Michael. Illus by Norm Breyfogle. ➼ A noted comics folklorist and originator of the Batman film series draws on his extensive familiarity with the Archie universe to present a multi-part story imagining the adult life of the redheaded icon if he had 54 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_54young adult.indd 54 Atlantis Rising. Craw, Gloria. ➼ Maintaining a low profile in the hope of disappearing after graduation, Tabitha hides her true identity as a Dewing, a super-human descendant of Atlantis, only to encounter Dewing newcomer Brice, who reveals Tabitha’s special destiny. ➼ Entangled Teen (St. Martin’s Pr). Hardcover. 352 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781622665198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Beastkeeper. Hellisen, Cat. ➼ When her mother’s abandonment unleashes on remaining family members the magic her parents previously avoided, Sarah witnesses her father’s transformation into a wild beast and moves to her grandparents’ crumbling castle to break the terrible curse. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Henry Holt. Hardcover. 224 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780805099805. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Henry Holt. eBook. eISBN 9780805099836 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 Best Friends Through Eternity. McNicoll, Sylvia. ➼ A tale inspired by a true story follows the experiences of a bullied teen who dies in a railway accident and finds herself in a surreal world alongside a former best friend who died years earlier. By the award-winning author of Bringing Up Beauty. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Tundra Bks. Hardcover. 192 pages. 5 1/2” x 7 5/8”. Feb. (family & relationships). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781770497108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Tundra Bks. eBook. eISBN 9781770497122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.97 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/25/14 2:36 PM Y O U N G A D U LT Bet Your Life, No. 2 (Jess Tennant Mysteries). Casey, Jane. ➼ Hoping to settle in three months after moving to her new English seaside home, Jess investigates the near-fatal beating of an unpopular classmate, who she discovers may have been preying on local girls. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). Hardcover. 352 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 8-12. ISBN 9781250040664. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Breakout. Emerson, Kevin. ➼ Fed up with his parents, his teachers and shallow girls, Anthony makes a difficult choice to perform angstriddled songs with his rock band during Arts Night at his school and is unwittingly cast as a local rebel. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Crown (Random House). Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780385391122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Chill. Reber, Deborah. ➼ A comprehensive guide to stress management for today’s busy teens explains how to relax without sacrificing productivity, outlining such tension-alleviating techniques as time management, visualization and exercise. Simultaneous. ➼ Simon Pulse (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 208 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (body, mind & spirit). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781481428101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). eBook. eISBN 9781466836266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 ➼ Crown (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780385391146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.97 ➼ Simon Pulse (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481428095. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Better Than Perfect. Kantor, Melissa. ➼ Setting high ambitions for an Ivy League education and successful life, Juliet begins questioning her strict family rules in the face of her father’s abandonment, her mother’s instability and her growing feelings for a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Simultaneous eBook. 60,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 336 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780062279231. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062279255 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Blues for Zoey. Weston, Robert Paul. ➼ Working at the local laundromat to pay for his mother’s tests at a sleep clinic where he hopes a cure can be found for her rare neurological disorder, Kaz pursues a relationship with wild-girl Zoey, who causes his life to spin out of control. Original. ➼ Flux (Llewellyn Pubns). Paper. 312 pages. Feb. (family & relationships). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780738743400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 The Boy Next Door. Van Ark, Katie. ➼ In this intensely romantic debut novel, a teen figure skater falls in love with her skating partner — who is also the boy next door. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Swoon Reads (Macmillan). Paper. 352 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (romance). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781250061461. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ Crown (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780385391139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99 Burning Nation, No. 2 (Divided We Fall). Reedy, Trent. ➼ Going into hiding after the federal invasion of Idaho, Danny and his friends join the second American civil war to fight for the state’s freedom as more states secede, friends die and allies reveal their true natures. By the award-winning author of Words in the Dust. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Arthur A. Levine (Scholastic Bks). Hardcover. 464 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (action & adventure). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780545548731. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Arthur A. Levine (Scholastic Bks). eBook. eISBN 9780545548762 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Chaos, No. 2 (Fates). Bross, Lanie. ➼ A conclusion to the story that began with Fates finds Luc refusing to accept a life without Corinthe despite the rules of the universe that forbid their love, while his party-loving younger sister is thrown by time disruptions into the path of the troubled Ford. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780385742849. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 The Cipher. Ford, John C. ➼ Robert “Smiles” Smylie and his friend Ben become embroiled in a high-stakes negotiation with a pair of suspicious Feds when Ben cracks a code with the power to unlock all the Internet’s secrets. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Viking (Penguin). Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (action & adventure). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780670015429. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Viking (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9781101622612 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 City 1 (Revolution 19). Rosenblum, Gregg. ➼ A conclusion to the popular series finds siblings Nick, Kevin and Cass struggling to free their parents from bot rule while General Clay unleashes her plan to destroy both robots and brainwashed humans. Simultaneous eBook. 35,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (science fiction). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780062126016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062126030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780307977366 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.97 ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780375990809. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99 ➼ Swoon Reads (Macmillan). eBook. eISBN 9781250061782 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_54young adult.indd 55 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 55 11/19/14 12:28 PM Y O U N G A D U LT A Cold Legacy. Shepherd, Megan. ➼ After escaping to a remote estate on the Scottish moors that is owned by the enigmatic Elizabeth von Stein, Juliet Moreau, the product of her father’s animal-human experiments, uncovers the truth about the manor’s long history of scientific experimentation — and her own intended role in it. Simultaneous eBook. 50,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 400 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (horror). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780062128089. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062128102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Dearest, No. 3 (Woodcutter Sisters). Kontis, Alethea. ➼ A companion to Enchanted and Hero weaves in themes from such feathered fairy tales as “The Wild Swans” and “The Goose Girl” to relate the experiences of a loving seamstress who seeks to break a magical curse. Simultaneous eBook. 25,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780544074071. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. eBook. eISBN 9780544073722 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Cut Me Free. Johansson, J. R. ➼ Seventeen-year-old Charlotte barely escapes her abusive parents by creating a new identity for herself that is quickly compromised when her attempt to save a young girl attracts a deadly stalker’s attention. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (family & relationships). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780374300234. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Debunk It!: How to Use Reason to Combat Bogus Claims. Grant, John. ➼ The author of Discarded Science uses modern headline examples to explain how to identify bad evidence and poor arguments, summarizing the rhetorical tricks people use to sway public opinion in a range of fields. Original. Simultaneous eBook. 15,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Zest Bks. Paper. 192 pages. 5 1/2” x 7 1/2”. Feb. (social science). Gr 9+. ISBN 9781936976683. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Farrar, Straus & Giroux. eBook. eISBN 9780374300241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 ➼ Zest Bks. eBook. eISBN 9781936976690 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Dead of Winter, No. 3 (Arcana Chronicles). Cole, Kresley. ➼ Forced to leave the comfort of Death’s world to save Jack from The Lovers, Evie meets her allies on a frozen wasteland to launch an attack that requires Jack and Death to work together. By the best-selling author of the Immortals After Dark series. Tour. ➼ Simon & Schuster. Hardcover. 336 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 9+. ISBN 9781481423458. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 Deep Sea. Thor, Annika. ➼ Nearly four years after leaving Vienna to escape the Nazis, Stephie Steiner, now 16, and her 11-year-old sister, Nellie, are still living in Sweden, worrying about their parents, striving to succeed in school and at odds with each other despite their mutual love. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). Hardcover. 240 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (historical fiction). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780385743853. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780385371346 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.97 ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780375991325. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99 56 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_54young adult.indd 56 The Distance Between Lost and Found. Holmes, Kathryn. ➼ Abandoned in the wake of rumors about a scandalous relationship, sophomore Hallie becomes lost in the Smoky Mountains with a former friend whom she must trust in order to reach safety. Simultaneous eBook. 35,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780062317261. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062317285 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Doable: The Girls’ Guide to Accomplishing Just About Anything. Reber, Deborah. ➼ An empowering guide to pursuing personal goals with confidence and enthusiasm offers advice for avoiding stress, procrastination and negativity while sharing the success stories of young women who have become activists, entrepreneurs and philanthropists. Simultaneous. ➼ Beyond Words Pub (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 208 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (social science). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781582704678. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 ➼ Beyond Words Pub (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781582704661. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Dove Arising, No. 1 (Dove Chronicles). Bao, Karen. ➼ Preferring a life of obscurity on a lunar colony in the years after her father’s fatal accident, greenhouse cultivator Phaet Theta is forced to join the Militia in order to protect her younger siblings and befriends fellow outsider Wes before her plans are thwarted by dangerous adversaries. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Viking (Penguin). Hardcover. 336 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (science fiction). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780451469014. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Viking (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9780698152779 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Dreamfire. Alloway, Kit. ➼ A celebrated daughter of a secret dream walker society capable of protecting the world by engaging in dream battles, 17-year-old Joshlyn Weaver must overcome past mistakes to prevent dream turmoil from being released Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/19/14 12:28 PM Y O U N G A D U LT into the waking world. A first novel. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). Hardcover. 302 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 8-12. ISBN 9781250063663. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 once loved may be engaged in dangerous activities. Simultaneous. ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). Hardcover. 336 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781250066084. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.99 ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). eBook. eISBN 9781466869677 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). Paper. ISBN 9781250049827. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 The Driving Book: Everything New Drivers Need to Know but Don’t Know to Ask. Gravelle, Karen. Illus by Helen Flook. ➼ Covering virtually every scenario a new driver may face, from changing a tire and negotiating privileges with parents to handling a car in bad weather, a practical guide helps teen drivers navigate through tricky new territory on the road and at home. Original. Illustrations. ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Paper. 176 pages. 4 7/8” x 8 3/8”. Feb. (transportation). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780802738035. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Ghosts of Heaven. Sedgwick, Marcus. ➼ Four linked stories of obsession and creation through the ages include the tales of a Paleolithic girl whose cave drawings become an earliest writing form and a 1920s asylum doctor whose own sanity is tested by a mad poet. By the award-winning author of Midwinterblood. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Roaring Brook Pr. Hardcover. 256 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (historical fiction). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781626721258. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Ensnared, No. 3 (Splintered). Howard, A. G. ➼ A conclusion to the popular trilogy finds Alyssa and her father making a perilous journey into the violent world of Wonderland to find her mother, correct past wrongs and protect both of her worlds from the Red Queen. 75,000 first printing. ➼ Amulet Bks (Abrams). Hardcover. 384 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fantasy). Gr 9+. ISBN 9781419712296. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 Feral Pride (Feral Nights). Smith, Cynthia Leitich. ➼ A conclusion to the series that includes Feral Curse finds Kayla, Yoshi, Clyde and Aimee declared fugitives after a video of Kayla goes viral and a selfproclaimed weresnake kidnaps a high-profile politician. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/4” x 7 3/4”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780763659110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Frostfire, No. 1 (Kanin Chronicles). Hocking, Amanda. ➼ Determined to become a respected part of the Kanin troll tribes that reject her because of her heritage and past, tracker Bryn Aven aspires to become a member of the elite King’s Guard only to discover that a fallen hero she ➼ Roaring Brook Pr. eBook. eISBN 9781626721265 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 The Glass Arrow. Simmons, Kristen. ➼ Living in hiding with other ragtag girls in a world where women are hunted and sold for breeding, 15-year-old Aya is caught by a group of businessmen who test her survival skills. By the author of the Article 5 trilogy. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Tor Teen (Tor Bks). Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (science fiction). Gr 8-12. ISBN 9780765336613. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Tor Teen (Tor Bks). eBook. eISBN 9781466828780 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 Haunted, No. 1 (Arnaud Legacy). Carthage, Lynn. ➼ Moving from England to live in her stepfather’s ancestral American mansion, 16-year-old Phoebe is unaware that she is a ghost who protectively watches over a younger sibling with the help of hunky fellow ghost Miles. By the author of The Witch’s Trinity. Original. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Kensington Bks. Paper. 288 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (horror). Gr 10-12. ISBN 9781617736261. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. eBook. eISBN 9780544377011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Hold Me Down, No. 2 (Coleman High). Slater, Calvin. ➼ When his dreams of graduation and college are further challenged by threats from his former best friend and a cruel rumor that ends his relationship with Samantha, Xavier pursues a dangerous romance with gorgeous but dramaprone Nancy. Original. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Kensington Bks. Paper. 240 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 10-12. ISBN 9781617731341. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 ➼ Kensington Bks. eBook. eISBN 9781617731358 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.96 Hold Tight, Don’t Let Go. Wagner, Laura Rose. ➼ In the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Nadine goes to live with her father in Miami while her cousin Magdalie, raised as her sister, remains behind in a refugee camp, dreaming of joining Nadine but wondering if she must accept that her life and future are in Port-au-Prince. 20,000 first printing. ⌘ ➼ Amulet Bks (Abrams). Hardcover. 240 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (people & places). Gr 9+. ISBN 9781419712043. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 ➼ Kensington Bks. eBook. eISBN 9781617736292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.96 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_54young adult.indd 57 Hellhole. Damico, Gina. ➼ Accidentally unleashing a big, evil oaf of a devil who begins living in his basement and demanding unlimited junk food and a hot tub, geeky Max Kilgore teams up with a former goth girl to send his unwanted houseguest back to hell. By the author of the Croak series. Simultaneous eBook. 15,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Hardcover. 352 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (monsters). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780544307100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 57 11/19/14 12:28 PM Y O U N G A D U LT I’ll Meet You There. Demetrios, Heather. ➼ Seventeen-year-old Skylar Evans yearns to escape Creek View by attending art school, but after her mother’s job loss puts her dream at risk, a rekindled friendship with Josh, who joined the Marines to get away then lost a leg in Afghanistan, and her job at the Paradise motel lead her to appreciate her home town. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Henry Holt. Hardcover. 400 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (romance). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780805097955. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Henry Holt. eBook. eISBN 9781627792929 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 I’m Glad I Did. Weil, Cynthia. ➼ A debut mystery by the Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer finds young JJ Green defying her parents to take an internship and forge creative friendships in the Brill Building rock-and-roll innovation company during the summer of 1963. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Soho Teen (Random House). Hardcover. 272 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (historical fiction). Gr 9+. ISBN 9781616953560. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 ➼ Soho Teen (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9781616953577 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 I Remember You. Bell, Cathleen Davitt. ➼ Falling instantly in love at first sight, Lucas and Juliet find their romance overshadowed by Lucas’ unsettling conviction that they have already shared a life together that he has traveled back in time to reexperience. By the author of Little Blog on the Prairie. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Hardcover. 368 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780385754552. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780385754576 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.97 ➼ Alfred A. Knopf (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780385754569. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99 Ignite. Larson, Sara B. ➼ The sequel to Defy finds Alexa loyally supporting the newly crowned Damian’s efforts to rebuild while struggling to prove the innocence of former allies who are being blamed for a new threat against the kingdom of Antion. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780545644747. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545644754 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 In Their Shoes. Reber, Deborah. ➼ An empowering career guide for future professional women incorporates information for seven additional cutting-edge careers, describing what it is like to work as a senator, a marine biologist, a magazine journalist and more. By the author of Language of Love. Simultaneous. ➼ Simon Pulse (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 432 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (careers). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781481428125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 ➼ Simon Pulse (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481428118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Insurgent: Movie Tie-In Edition (Divergent). Roth, Veronica. ➼ This unique edition of the second book in Veronica Roth’s Divergent series features cover artwork from the major motion picture of Insurgent starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ansel Elgort and Octavia Spencer. Simultaneous. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Katherine Tegen Bks (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 544 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (dystopian). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780062372840. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Katherine Tegen Bks (HarperCollins). Paper. ISBN 9780062372857. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 ➼ Katherine Tegen Bks (HarperCollins). Paw Prints - Prebind. ISBN 9781480606876. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.99 Invaded (Alienated). Landers, Melissa. ➼ Cara and Aelyx maintain their extremely long-distance relationship, with Cara continuing as an exchange student and becoming the human representative to a panel preparing for a human colony on L’eihr, 58 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_54young adult.indd 58 and Aelyx working on a campaign to improve human-L’eihr relations, which soon makes him a target of extremists. 35,000 first printing. ➼ Disney Pr. Hardcover. 368 pages. Feb. (science fiction). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781423169499. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Kalahari. Khoury, Jessica. ➼ Stranded in the desert during an educational safari gone wrong, zoologist’s daughter Sara and her teammates embark on a perilous journey to safety that is interrupted by their astonishing discovery of a silver lion. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Razorbill (Penguin Putnam). Hardcover. 368 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (action & adventure). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781595147653. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Razorbill (Penguin Putnam). eBook. eISBN 9780698151048 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Killing Time in Crystal City. Lynch, Chris. ➼ Fleeing his abusive father to assume a new identity in the home of an estranged relative, Kevin makes new friends and enjoys wild adventures before being forced to confront his past. By the author of the National Book Award finalist, Inexcusable. Tour. ➼ Simon & Schuster. Hardcover. 240 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fiction — social issues). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781442440111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Kiss and Tell, No. 3 (Truth or Dare). Green, Jacqueline. ➼ Having lost everything, from their relationships to their school status, after their most closely guarded secrets were exposed, Tenley, Sydney and Emerson investigate a latest murder only to find themselves questioning the people they trust and love most. Simultaneous eBook. 30,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Poppy (Little, Brown). Hardcover. 368 pages. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 10-12. ISBN 9780316220330. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00 ➼ Poppy (Little, Brown). eBook. eISBN 9780316365062 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54.00 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/19/14 12:28 PM Y O U N G A D U LT The Last Time We Say Goodbye. Hand, Cynthia. ➼ Forced to confront lockedaway feelings about her brother’s suicide after estranging herself from her friends and family, Lex faces unexpected challenges in her efforts to heal and move on. By the best-selling author of the Unearthly trilogy. Simultaneous eBook. 100,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 228 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780062318473. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062318497 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Macbeth. Hinds, Gareth, auth & illus. ➼ The creator of the graphic novels Beowulf and King Lear presents a visually striking adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic story of ambition, madness and murder set in 11th-century Scotland. Simultaneous. Illustrations. ➼ Candlewick Pr. Hardcover. 152 pages. 6 11/16” x 10 1/2”. Feb. (classics). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780763669430. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.99 ➼ Candlewick Pr. Paper. ISBN 9780763678029. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 The Many Faces of Josephine Baker: Dancer, Singer, Activist, Spy (Women of Action). Caravantes, Peggy. ➼ An in-depth portrait of the famous entertainer’s complex life discusses her impoverished childhood, rise to fame in Europe, espionage work for the French Resistance during World War II and adoption of 12 children. ⌘ ➼ Chicago Review Pr. Hardcover. 208 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Feb. (biography & autobiography). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781613730348. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 Members Only: Secret Societies, Sects, and Cults — Exposed! Tibbott, Julie. ➼ An introduction to some of history’s most noteworthy and notorious secret societies and underground cults includes profiles of Opus Dei, the Freemasons, and the Skull and Bones. Original. Simultaneous eBook. 10,000 first printing. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Zest Bks. Paper. 208 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (social science). Gr 6+. ISBN 9781936976522. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ➼ Zest Bks. eBook. eISBN 9781936976539 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 My Heart and Other Black Holes. Warga, Jasmine. ➼ Overwhelmed by her father’s violent crime and the rejection of her mother and peers, 16-year-old physics student Aysel forges a suicide pact with an equally haunted Roman, with whom she falls unexpectedly in love. Simultaneous eBook. 75,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780062324672. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062324696 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Navy SEAL Dogs: My Tale of Training Canines for Combat. Ritland, Michael; Brozek, Gary; & Feldman, Thea. ➼ A young adult adaptation of the best-selling Trident K9 Warriors presents an insider’s tour of the world of elite Navy SEAL working dogs to explain how they are trained, the extreme missions they undertake and how after retiring they are placed in loving homes. Reprint. Illustrations. AB. H. K. PW. VY. ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). Paper. 208 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (history — military history). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781250049698. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 The Next Big Thing: A History of the Boom-or-Bust Moments That Shaped the Modern World. Faulk , Richard. ➼ Traces 3,000 years of Western history to profile influential ideas and setbacks that have shaped the modern world, from the spread of monotheism and the invention of the printing press to the U.S. metric campaign and the smart drink trend. By the author of Gross America. Original. Simultaneous eBook. 10,000 first printing. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Zest Bks. Paper. 208 pages. 6” x 9”. Jan. (history — general). Gr 9+. ISBN 9781936976676. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 No Parking at the End Times. Bliss, Bryan. ➼ Abigail’s parents, believing the end of the world is near, sell their house, give the money to an end-of-times preacher and drive from North Carolina to San Francisco where they remain homeless and destitute, as Abigail fights to keep her parents, her twin brother and herself united against all odds. Simultaneous eBook. 35,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Greenwillow Bks (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 272 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780062275417. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Greenwillow Bks (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062275431 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 The Number 7. Lidh, Jessica. ➼ A tale inspired by the lesser-known Swedish Resistance during World War II traces a teen’s discovery of her grandfather’s secret role in a daring plot and a heartbreaking tragedy that has overshadowed generations of their family. ➼ Merit Pr (Adams Media). Hardcover. 288 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 7/16”. Jan. (historical fiction). Gr 10-12. ISBN 9781440583063. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 The Oathbreaker’s Shadow. McCulloch, Amy. ➼ Coming of age in a world where kept promises are marks of honor symbolized by tied knots, Raim, a gifted trainee in the elite Yun guard, binds his life to the crown prince only to break a long-kept oath that renders him an outcast. Reprint. ➼ Flux (Llewellyn Pubns). Paper. 408 pages. 5 3/16” x 8”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780738744056. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 ➼ Zest Bks. eBook. eISBN 9781936976669 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_54young adult.indd 59 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 59 11/19/14 12:28 PM Y O U N G A D U LT Playlist for the Dead. Falkoff, Michelle. ➼ Shattered by his best friend’s suicide, Sam listens to a playlist left for him by his friend hoping to gain an understanding of what happened, which Sam comes to better comprehend by listening to the survivors in his friend’s world. Simultaneous eBook. 35,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 336 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fiction — social issues). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780062310507. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062310521 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Polaris. Arnett, Mindee. ➼ A sequel to Mindee Arnett’s Avalon finds Jeth and his crew forging a dubious pact with crime lord Daxton Price to outmaneuver the ITA, an agency that is holding his mother hostage and looking to exploit his sister’s metatech DNA. Simultaneous eBook. 40,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 352 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (science fiction). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780062235626. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Promposal. Helms, Rhonda. ➼ Forced to accept a public invitation to the prom by a casual acquaintance, Camilla wonders if she and Benjamin might actually become a happy couple, while Joshua unwillingly helps his crush, Ethan, organize a splashy prom invitation to another guy. Simultaneous. ➼ Simon Pulse (Simon & Schuster). Hardcover. 224 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781481422321. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Simon Pulse (Simon & Schuster). Paper. ISBN 9781481422314. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Quake, No. 3 (Pulse). Carman, Patrick. ➼ A conclusion to the trilogy that includes Tremor finds telekinetic wonders Faith and Dylan engaged in a brutal war against rival supernaturals Clara and Wade, who have joined with the world’s most wanted criminal. Simultaneous eBook. 30,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Katherine Tegen Bks (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 288 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (action & adventure). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780062085900. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062235640 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Katherine Tegen Bks (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062086013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 The Prey. Isbell, Tom. ➼ An award-winning playwright presents a debut trilogy set in the predatory Republic of the True America, where 16-yearold teens labeled for their birth defects flee their training camps when they learn they are to be hunted for sport. Simultaneous eBook. 30,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 352 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (action & adventure). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780062216014. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Rebellion. Diaz, Stephanie. ➼ Realizing that Commander Charlie will fly his Core battleship to the planet Marden at any cost, Clementine, Logan and their allies work to recruit Charlie’s underage workers and hijack his ship in the hope of ruining his plans. By the author of Extraction. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). Hardcover. 400 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (science fiction). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781250041258. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062216045 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). eBook. eISBN 9781466837362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 60 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_54young adult.indd 60 Reborn, No. 3 (Altered). Rush, Jennifer. ➼ Embarking on a solo journey in search of answers when flashbacks from his past grow stronger, Nick finds himself in a sleepy, secretive community where he confronts a girl who has been haunting his dreams. By the author of Erased. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Little, Brown. Hardcover. 352 pages. Jan. (action & adventure). Gr 7-11. ISBN 9780316197069. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00 ➼ Little, Brown. eBook. eISBN 9780316323666 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54.00 Red Queen. Aveyard, Victoria. ➼ When her latent supernatural powers manifest in front of a noble court, Mare, a thief in a world divided between commoners and superhumans, is forced to assume the role of lost princess before risking everything to help a growing rebellion. A first novel. Simultaneous eBook. 150,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 416 pages. 6” x 9”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780062310637. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062310651 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Renegade, No. 2 (Silver Blackthorne Trilogy). Wilkinson, Kerry. ➼ Escaping the cruel king’s castle with her fellow Offerings teens, Silver is forced to set aside her desire to return to her loved ones in order to lead and safeguard her companions. By the author of Reckoning. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). Hardcover. 368 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (dystopian). Gr 7-12. ISBN 9781250061331. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). eBook. eISBN 9781466838550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/19/14 12:28 PM Y O U N G A D U LT The Ruby Circle, No. 6 (Bloodlines). Mead, Richelle. ➼ The conclusion to the popular epic interweaves suspense, intrigue and steamy romance into the revelation of a startling secret that shatters Moroi society. By the best-selling author of the Vampire Academy series. Simultaneous eBook. Tour. ˇ ➼ Razorbill (Penguin Putnam). Hardcover. 448 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781595143228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 ➼ Razorbill (Penguin Putnam). eBook. eISBN 9781101608159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Salt & Stone. Scott, Victoria. ➼ A follow-up to Fire & Flood finds Tella continuing her effort to obtain the Cure for her brother by confronting the race’s fourth and final challenges, including unseen ocean dangers, the icy elements of a mountain and twisted new rules. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (action & adventure). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780545537483. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545537490 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Save Me. Elliot, Jenny. ➼ Witches, stalkers, curses and a forbidden soul mate — Cara’s so far over her head that even her guardian angel might have trouble saving her in this thrilling, romantic addition to the first Swoon Reads list! Original. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Feiwel & Friends. Paper. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (romance). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781250061478. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ➼ Feiwel & Friends. eBook. eISBN 9781250061799 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 Seeker, No. 1. Dayton, Arwen Elys. ➼ Taking her Oath after a lifetime of training to be a Seeker who protects the weak and wronged in a near-future world, Quin is shattered to discover that her family and the boy she loves are not the people she thought they were. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). Hardcover. 448 pages. 6 1/8” x 9 1/8”. Feb. (science fiction). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780385744072. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780385378574 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56.97 ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780375991486. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.99 Seven Second Delay. Easton, Tom. ➼ Hunted by government agents in a futuristic world overshadowed by constant surveillance, Mila, a teen who hopes to avert a widespread disaster, takes advantage of the seven-second delay on her monitored video feed to make lightning-fast getaways with the help of unlikely allies. ➼ Holiday House. Hardcover. 240 pages. Feb. (dystopian). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780823432097. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 The Shadow Cabinet (Shades of London). Johnson, Maureen. ➼ Rory, Callum and Boo are still reeling from Stephen’s tragic death, but Rory is determined to bring Stephen back while new dangers lurk around the city from Jane and her nefarious organization. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Putnam (Penguin). Hardcover. 384 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780399256622. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Putnam (Penguin). eBook. eISBN 9780698171718 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_54young adult.indd 61 The Sin Eater’s Daughter. Salisbury, Melinda. ➼ Avoided by the rest of the court because of her divine ability to kill with a single touch, executioner Twylla pursues a forbidden romance while confronting a terrible sacrifice to help the queen destroy her enemies. A first novel. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 336 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780545810623. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545819732 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Something True, No. 3 (True Love). Scott, Kieran. ➼ Banished to Earth without her powers as punishment for falling in love with a mortal, True Olympia works diligently to match a third and final couple only to tackle complications in the form of her immortal love Orion, who has also appeared on Earth and does not remember their relationship. Simultaneous. ➼ Simon & Schuster. Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (romance). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781442477247. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 ➼ Simon & Schuster. Paper. ISBN 9781442477230. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Sometimes You Win — Sometimes You Learn for Teens: How to Turn a Loss Into a Win. Maxwell, John C. ➼ Draws on decades of leadership experience to counsel teens on how to regard setbacks as opportunities for growth, in a young adult adaptation of the author’s best-selling original that shares inspirational stories of real people who overcame daunting challenges. Original. Simultaneous eBook. 75,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Little, Brown. Paper. 272 pages. Feb. (social science). Gr 7-11. ISBN 9780316284097. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 ➼ Little, Brown. eBook. eISBN 9780316284127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 61 11/19/14 12:28 PM Y O U N G A D U LT Soul Bound, No. 1 (Realm of the Claimed). Foster, Linda. ➼ Forced to work as a demon for the Dark Lord, fallen angel Kali seeks an escape while falling in love with Ash, a boy who has sold his soul to the devil and who is sought by the Dark Lord as part of an apocalyptic plot. Original. ➼ Glass House Pr (Midpoint). Paper. 400 pages. Jan. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780981676845. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 Temple Boys. Buxton, Jamie. ➼ A gritty reimagining of the world’s most famous story, told from a street youth’s viewpoint, follows the experiences of a group of teen vagrants in first-century Jerusalem who latch onto a magician they hope will launch a revolution. A first novel. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Roaring Brook Pr. Hardcover. 224 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (historical fiction). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781626720367. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Tunnel Vision. Adrian, Susan. ➼ Possessing a supernatural ability to experience the senses and feelings of others when holding their personal possessions, Jake reluctantly agrees to secretly help the government in order to secure his family’s safety. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (action & adventure). Gr 8+. ISBN 9781250047922. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 A Study in Scarlet, No. 1 (Sherlock Holmes). Doyle, Arthur Conan. Illus by Gris Grimly. ➼ An unabridged first Doyle classic starring Holmes and Watson traces their investigation into a grisly murder involving a mysterious word scrawled in blood, in an edition that incorporates modern artwork by the illustrator of The Dangerous Alphabet. Simultaneous eBook. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations. ˇ ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 288 pages. 5 1/2” x 8”. Feb. (classics). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780062293756. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Roaring Brook Pr. eBook. eISBN 9781626720374 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00 ➼ Griffin (St. Martin’s Pr). eBook. eISBN 9781250047915 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 There Will Be Lies. Lake, Nick. ➼ Stolen by her mother from an Arizona hospital after a car accident and taken on a winding road trip toward the Grand Canyon without explanation, Shelby is forced to confront unknown dangers from her past. By the awardwinning author of In Darkness. Tour. ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Hardcover. 400 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (family & relationships). Gr 9-12. ISBN 9781619634404. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Twisted Fate. Olson, Norah. ➼ Discovering a kindred spirit in new boy next door Graham, Alyson spars with her outgoing sister Sydney, who regards Graham’s reclusiveness as suspicious before developing her own feelings for him. Simultaneous eBook. 75,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Katherine Tegen Bks (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 272 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (family & relationships). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780062272041. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062293770 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Tear You Apart. Cross, Sarah. ➼ An edgy retelling of the Snow White fairy tale is set in the world of Kill Me Softly and finds Viv risking her life in the dangerous Underworld to find the prince who is fated to rescue her. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Egmont Bks (Random House). Hardcover. 320 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (romance). Gr 9+. ISBN 9781606845912. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 The Third Twin. Omololu, C. J. ➼ Inventing a third sister whom they pretend commits all of their rebellious acts, identical twins Ava and Lexi assume the identity of Alicia while dating bad boys, only to land in trouble when one of the young men is found dead. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780385744522. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Egmont Bks (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9781606845929 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). eBook. eISBN 9780385390248 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.97 ➼ Delacorte Pr (Random House). Library. ISBN 9780375991714. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99 ➼ Katherine Tegen Bks (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062272072 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Unleashed (Uninvited). Jordan, Sophie. ➼ A sequel to Uninvited finds Davy struggling with her DNA-related murder of a man while joining a band of carrier-supporting rebels under a leader who both attracts her and raises her suspicions. Simultaneous eBook. 50,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 336 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (science fiction). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780062233714. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062233684 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Unmade. Capetta, Amy Rose. ➼ In the page-turning conclusion to Entangled, Cadence is in a race against time and space to save her family and friends from the Unmakers, who are tracking the last vestiges of humanity across the cosmos, but as the epic battle progresses, the universe spins out of 62 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_54young adult.indd 62 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/19/14 12:28 PM Y O U N G A D U LT control and Cade alone must face the music. Simultaneous eBook. 15,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Hardcover. 384 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (science fiction). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780544087378. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. eBook. eISBN 9780544374294 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 The Way We Bared Our Souls. Strayhorn, Willa. ➼ When a mysterious shaman offers her relief from her newly discovered illness if she will participate in a ritual with four others, a desperate Lo works to persuade her most troubled friends to make terrible sacrifices. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Razorbill (Penguin Putnam). Hardcover. 336 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fiction — social issues). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781595147356. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Razorbill (Penguin Putnam). eBook. eISBN 9780698137240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 We Can Work It Out. Eulberg, Elizabeth. ➼ A follow-up to The Lonely Hearts Club finds Penny Lane Bloom struggling to balance the needs of a new romantic relationship with those of her club friendships, family and senior year. By the author of Prom and Prejudice. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Point (Scholastic Bks). Hardcover. 288 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (family & relationships). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780545654616. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Point (Scholastic Bks). eBook. eISBN 9780545654630 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 When My Heart Was Wicked. Stirling, Tricia. ➼ After her father dies, leaving 16-year-old Lacy with her beloved stepmother, Lacy’s birth mother suddenly shows up wanting Lacy back — and she will stop at nothing, not even dark magic, to control her daughter and draw Lacy into her own twisted life. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 192 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780545695732. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 When Reason Breaks. Rodriguez, Cindy L. ➼ Elizabeth Davis and Emily Daniels seem to have little in common except Ms. Diaz’s English class and the solace they find in the words of Emily Dickinson, but both are struggling to cope with monumental secrets and tumultuous emotions that will lead one to attempt suicide. ➼ Bloomsbury Pub. Hardcover. 304 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 7+. ISBN 9781619634121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 A Wicked Thing. Thomas, Rhiannon. ➼ Awakened by a handsome prince’s kiss after a century in a cursed sleep, Princess Aurora struggles to adjust to a life among strangers and fears that the witch who once ensnared her is still a danger to her kingdom. Simultaneous eBook. 40,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 352 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Feb. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780062303530. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ HarperTeen (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062303554 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Willowgrove, No. 3 (Hemlock). Peacock, Kathleen. ➼ A conclusion to the Hemlock trilogy finds a grieving Amy and her companions investigating a mass breakout from a werewolf rehabilitation camp while exposing their captors and halting the spread of the werewolf infection throughout Hemlock. Simultaneous eBook. 25,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Katherine Tegen Bks (HarperCollins). Hardcover. 368 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fantasy). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780062048714. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Katherine Tegen Bks (HarperCollins). eBook. eISBN 9780062048738 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545695756 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Woven. Jensen, Michael & King, David Powersv. ➼ Awakening as a ghost after being mysteriously murdered, Nels, an aspiring knight in the kingdom of Avdrand, teams up with the spoiled Princess Tyra to seek a powerful relic in a hidden magical world. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Scholastic Bks. Hardcover. 352 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (fantasy). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780545685726. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks. eBook. eISBN 9780545685733 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 X. Shabazz, Ilyasah, with Kekla Magoon. ➼ Co-written by the best-selling author of Malcolm Little and daughter of Malcolm X, a novel based her father’s formative years describes his father’s murder, his mother’s imprisonment and his challenging effort to pursue an education in law. ⌘ ➼ Candlewick Pr. Hardcover. 384 pages. 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”. Jan. (people & places). Gr 9+. ISBN 9780763669676. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 You Have a Brain: A Teen’s Guide to Think Big. Carson, Ben, M.D.; Lewis, Gregg; & Lewis, Deborah Shaw. ➼ After recounting how he overcame an inner-city background to become a world-renowned neurosurgeon in Gifted Hands, the author now gives students an inspirational look at the philosophy that helped him meet life’s obstacles and leap over them, using his lessons to help students learn to T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G. as well. Simultaneous eBook. ˇ ➼ Zondervan. Hardcover. 240 pages. Feb. (social science). Gr 8+. ISBN 9780310745990. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Zondervan. eBook. eISBN 9780310745488 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Zom-B Bride (Zom-B). Shan, Darren. ➼ B Smith considers making a sacrifice far greater and more surreal than any she has ever contemplated before when she is reunited with the killer clown, Mr. Dowling, who desperately wants B as his partner in crime. Simultaneous eBook. 20,000 first printing. ˇ ➼ Little, Brown. Hardcover. 208 pages. Feb. (horror). Gr 7+. ISBN 9780316214223. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 ➼ Little, Brown. eBook. eISBN 9780316279642 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_54young adult.indd 63 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 63 11/19/14 12:28 PM AUDIO The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Young Readers Edition. Kamkwamba, William & Mealer, Bryan. ➼ An accessible young reader’s adaptation of the best-selling story about the young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village describes the life-threatening drought that motivated his scrap-metal windmill project. Simultaneous. ⌘ ➼ Brilliance Audio. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (biography & autobiography). Gr 5+. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9781501227998. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99 ➼ Brilliance Audio. MP3. ISBN 9781501227974. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 ➼ Brilliance Audio. Library CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781501227981. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59.97 Breakout. Emerson, Kevin. ➼ Fed up with his parents, his teachers and shallow girls, Anthony makes a difficult choice to perform angstriddled songs with his rock band during Arts Night at his school and is unwittingly cast as a local rebel. Simultaneous. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. 320 pages. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 7+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9780553556124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 The Cottage in the Woods. Coville, Katherine. ➼ A fractured fairy tale inspired by classic animal characters and the stories of Jane Austen follows the experiences of governess bear Ursula, who worries about mysterious sounds she hears at the Vaughn estate while falling for her imperious employer. Simultaneous. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (fairy tales, folklore, & mythology). Gr 5+. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9780553556209. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 Dove Arising, No. 1 (Dove Chronicles). Bao, Karen. ➼ Preferring a life of obscurity on a lunar colony in the years after her father’s fatal accident, greenhouse cultivator Phaet Theta is forced to join the Militia in order to protect her younger siblings and befriends fellow outsider Wes before her plans are thwarted by dangerous adversaries. Simultaneous. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (science fiction). Gr 7+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781101891049. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 64 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 BTGM_15Jan_64Audio.indd 64 Dragons at Crumbling Castle: And Other Tales. Pratchett, Terry. ➼ An illustrated collection of 14 short stories — featuring “dragons and wizards, councilors and mayors, an adventurous tortoise and a monster in a lake, along with plenty of pointy hats and a few magic spells” — was written when the author was a teenaged newspaper reporter. Simultaneous. 50,000 first printing. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (humorous stories). Gr 4-7. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9781101892015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00 Echo. Ryan, Pam Muñoz. ➼ Decades after a man is entwined in a prophecy-based quest involving three mysterious sisters and a harmonica, three individuals from different areas of the world confront daunting challenges involving the same harmonica. By the award-winning author of Paint the Wind. Simultaneous. ➼ Scholastic Bks Audio. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 5-9. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9780545788366. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks Audio. Library CD Unabridged. ISBN 9780545788373. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79.99 Feral Pride (Feral Nights). Smith, Cynthia Leitich. ➼ A conclusion to the series that includes Feral Curse finds Kayla, Yoshi, Clyde and Aimee declared fugitives after a video of Kayla goes viral and a self-proclaimed weresnake kidnaps a high-profile politician. Simultaneous. ➼ Candlewick Pr. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 9+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781501215858. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.99 ➼ Candlewick Pr. MP3. ISBN 9781501216138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Candlewick Pr. Library CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781501215995. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44.97 Finding the Worm, No. 2 (Twerp). Goldblatt, Mark. ➼ Accused of bullying and vandalism in spite of intentions to the contrary, 13-yearold Julian refuses his principal’s challenge to write an essay about good citizenship and finds his beliefs tested by a friend’s battle with cancer. By the author of Twerp. Simultaneous. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 4-7. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9780553552423. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 Fish in a Tree. Hunt, Lynda Mullaly. ➼ Hiding the truth about her inability to read from a highly motivated new teacher, Ally eventually discovers that her dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of and gains new confidence as she finds alternative ways to learn. By the award-winning author of One for the Murphys. Simultaneous. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 5+. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9781101890677. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.00 The Honest Truth. Gemeinhart, Dan. ➼ Struggling to lead a normal life filled with friendships and hobbies despite a serious illness, young Mark runs away with his camera and his dog to pursue his dream of climbing to the top of Mount Rainier. A first novel. Simultaneous. Tour. ➼ Brilliance Audio. CD - Unabridged. Jan. (fiction — social issues). Gr 3-7. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9781491519011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99 ➼ Brilliance Audio. MP3. ISBN 9781491519028. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 ➼ Brilliance Audio. Library CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781491519035. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54.97 I Remember You. Bell, Cathleen Davitt. ➼ Falling instantly in love at first sight, Lucas and Juliet find their romance overshadowed by Lucas’ unsettling conviction that they have already shared a life together that he has traveled back in time to reexperience. By the author of Little Blog on the Prairie. Simultaneous. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 9+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781101890998. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com 11/19/14 12:30 PM AUDIO Mark of the Thief (Praetor War). Nielsen, Jennifer A. ➼ Forced to enter a sealed cavern that reputedly holds the lost treasures of Caesar, slave boy Nic discovers an amulet imbued with divine power and finds himself at the center of a conspiracy to overthrow the emperor and spark the Praetor War. By the best-selling author of the Ascendance Trilogy. Simultaneous. Tour. ➼ Scholastic Bks Audio. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 5-9. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9780545788557. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.99 Paper Things. Jacobson, Jennifer Richard. ➼ Choosing to leave with her big brother when he decides he can no longer stay with their guardian, Ari endures a life of homelessness that challenges her schoolwork, friendships, and the promise made to her mother that she and her brother would stay together. Simultaneous. ➼ Candlewick Pr. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (fiction — social issues). Gr 5+. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9781501215889. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks Audio. Library CD Unabridged. ISBN 9780545788564. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79.99 ➼ Candlewick Pr. MP3. ISBN 9781501216169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 Mission Titanic, No. 1 (39 Clues: Doublecross). Watson, Jude. ➼ A first installment in a new spin-off series combines reader-participation clues with an engaging historybased storyline that offers new insights into the world of the powerful Cahill family. Simultaneous. ➼ Scholastic Bks Audio. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 3-7. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9780545805605. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks Audio. Library CD Unabridged. ISBN 9780545805636. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.99 Neon Aliens Ate My Homework: And Other Poems. Cannon, Nick, auth & illus, et al. ➼ Published to coincide with National Poetry Month, a collection of poems by the artist and entertainer pays tribute to urban storytelling influences and is complemented with illustrations by six prominent street artists. Simultaneous. Index. ➼ Scholastic Bks Audio. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (poetry). Gr 2-5. (Early Readers) ISBN 9780545805957. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 The Only Game (Home Team). Lupica, Mike. ➼ Sixth grade was supposed to be the year that Jack Callahan would lead his team to a record-shattering season and the Little League World Series, but after the death of his brother, Jack loses interest in baseball and only Cassie, star of the girls’ softball team, seems to understand. Simultaneous. ➼ Simon & Schuster Children’s Audio. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (sports & recreation). Gr 3-7. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9781442376410. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.99 ➼ Candlewick Pr. Library CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781501216022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.97 A Plague of Bogles, No. 2 (How to Catch a Bogle). Jinks, Catherine. ➼ Seeking revenge against the wily crook who betrayed him, Jem Barbary becomes an apprentice to Alfred the bogler before becoming embroiled in an underground war in a city where orphans have been disappearing. By the award-winning author of the Evil Genius series. Simultaneous. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. Jan. (action & adventure). Gr 4-7. (Middle Readers) ISBN 9780553556247. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00 The Ruby Circle, No. 6 (Bloodlines). Mead, Richelle. ➼ The conclusion to the popular epic interweaves suspense, intrigue and steamy romance into the revelation of a startling secret that shatters Moroi society. By the best-selling author of the Vampire Academy series. Simultaneous. Tour. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 7+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781101890790. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 Seeker, No. 1. Dayton, Arwen Elys. ➼ Taking her Oath after a lifetime of training to be a Seeker who protects the weak and wronged in a near-future world, Quin is shattered to discover that her family and the boy she loves are not the people she thought they were. Simultaneous. ➼ Listening Lib. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (science fiction). Gr 9+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9780804167581. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 Visit Us Online: www.baker-taylor.com BTGM_15Jan_64Audio.indd 65 The Shadow Cabinet (Shades of London). Johnson, Maureen. ➼ Rory, Callum and Boo are still reeling from Stephen’s tragic death, but Rory is determined to bring Stephen back while new dangers lurk around the city from Jane and her nefarious organization. Simultaneous. ➼ Brilliance Audio. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (mystery & detective). Gr 7+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781441866486. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99 ➼ Brilliance Audio. MP3. ISBN 9781441866509. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 ➼ Brilliance Audio. Library CD - Unabridged. ISBN 9781441866493. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54.97 The Sin Eater’s Daughter. Salisbury, Melinda. ➼ Avoided by the rest of the court because of her divine ability to kill with a single touch, executioner Twylla pursues a forbidden romance while confronting a terrible sacrifice to help the queen destroy her enemies. A first novel. Simultaneous. ➼ Scholastic Bks Audio. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (fantasy). Gr 9+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9780545838306. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.99 ➼ Scholastic Bks Audio. Library CD Unabridged. ISBN 9780545838313. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79.99 You Have a Brain: A Teen’s Guide to Think Big. Carson, Ben, M.D.; Lewis, Gregg; & Lewis, Deborah Shaw. ➼ After recounting how he overcame an inner-city background to become a worldrenowned neurosurgeon in Gifted Hands, the author now gives students an inspirational look at the philosophy that helped him meet life’s obstacles and leap over them, using his lessons to help students learn to T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G. as well. Simultaneous. ➼ Brilliance Audio. CD - Unabridged. Feb. (social science). Gr 8+. (Young Adult) ISBN 9781501224652. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.99 ➼ Brilliance Audio. MP3. ISBN 9781501223563. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 GROWING MINDS | JANUARY 2015 65 11/19/14 12:30 PM They’re Baker Bound and Taylor Tough! 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