1745 Broadway • New York, New York • 10019 RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2013 For questions regarding any of the titles listed in this catalog, please contact: Ms. Jocelyn Lange Associate Director, Subsidiary Rights Random House Children’s Books 1745 Broadway 8th Floor New York, NY 10019 Fax: 212-782-8399 • Ph: 212-782-8660 E-mail: [email protected] Ms. Leah Belli Subsidiary Rights Associate Random House Children’s Books 1745 Broadway, 8th Floor New York, NY 10019 Fax: 212-782-8399 • Ph: 212-782-8788 E-mail: [email protected] YOUNG ADULT THE HERE AND NOW Random House Children’s Books is thrilled to publish a new YA novel from Ann Brashares, worldwide bestselling author of the SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS series, which was published to great success in 39 languages. Seventeen-year-old Prenna James immigrated to New York when she was twelve. Except Prenna didn’t come from a different country. She came from a different time. Prenna comes from a future where a mosquito-borne illness has mutated into a pandemic, killing millions and leaving the world in ruins. Prenna and the others who escaped to the present day must follow a strict set of rules: never reveal where they’re from, never interfere with history, and never, ever, be intimate with anyone outside their community. No one is supposed to know about their journey, but Prenna’s best friend Ethan knows her secret— because he was there the night she arrived. A girl from the future might be able to save the world…if only she can let go of the one thing she’s found worth keeping. With unforgettable themes of loss, love, identity and courage, THE HERE AND NOW is a thrilling novel from a master storyteller. Rights to THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS licensed in 40 languages. •Author: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Ann Brashares 192 12+ April 8, 2014 SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS 40 Licenses Australia - Random House Australia Brazil-Editora Rocco Bulgaria-GEA Libris China - Modern & Ancient Legend Culture Croatia-Algoritam Czech Republic - Egmont CR Denmark - Carlsen Forlag Estonia - Tiritamm Publishing Finland - Werner Soderstrom Oy France-Gallimard Germany -Bertelsmann Greece-Editions Patakis Georgia-Merebashvili Hungary-Geopen Kiado Iceland - Edda Media & Publishing Indonesia - PT Gramedia Israel - Hed Arzi Publishing Italy-RCS Libri Japan-Riron-sha Korea-Munhakdongne Latvia-RASA Publishing Lithuania - Alma Littera The Netherlands - De Fontein Norway - N.W. Damm & Sons Poland-Egmont Poland Portugal-Editorial Presenca Romania-RAO Publishing Russia-AST Publishing Serbian-Alnari Slovakia-Ikar a.s. Slovenia-Desk d.o.o. Spain/Latin America - Ediciones SM Spain (Catalan) - Editorial Cruilla Sweden-Bonnier Carlsen Taiwan-Grimm Press Thailand - Matichon Publishing House Turkey-Epsilon Publishing U.K-Transworld Ukraine-Ranok Publishing Vietnam - Nha Nam Publishing GONE ASTRAY In this sequel to the acclaimed novel, GATED, Lyla is in a fight for her life when the Community will do anything to bring her back… As Lyla begins to navigate the outside world—high school, new friends, and first dates—she thinks she’s done with Pioneer and the Community. But they are not done with her. Pioneer “miraculously” survived his shooting, and the Community sees this is a sign that he truly is a prophet. Although in prison, Pioneer’s words still reach his followers, guiding them on a new destructive path. Since it is Lyla’s testimony that will decide their leader’s fate, they will go to extraordinary lengths to convince her to be one of them again. Will she be able to resist the pull of her past? Once again, Amy Christine Parker creates a fast-paced thriller in which loyalties are questioned and a young woman fights to save her soul. Rights to GATED licensed to: Germany – DTV Turkey – Pegasus •Author: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Amy Christine Parker 384 14+ August 26, 2014 SUSPICION Alexandra Monir (TIMELESS, TIMEKEEPER) returns with a romantic mystery teen girls will love. Imogen Rockford has almost no memory of her childhood before age six, when her parents were killed in a fire. Even her adoptive parents, who were family friends of her mother and father, are less-than-forthcoming about her past. Twelve years later, Imogen’s friends are preparing for college; however, Imogene remains undecided—on school and her future. Then the letter arrives. Imogen’s grandfather is dying and he’s given Imogen, his only heir, the deed to Rockford Manor in England—the same manor where her parents died. Imogen immediately decides to move to the manor, knowing that with it comes the rules, social hierarchy, and demands of being a Duchess. Imogen hopes to find out more about her childhood and the tragic loss of her parents. But the picturesque Rockford Manor has many secrets hidden behind the fenced-in walls and Imogen soon realizes she’s embroiled in scandal, murder, and a mystery only the elite could conjure . . . and cover up. •Author: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Alexandra Monir 368 12 + December 23, 2014 SIX FEET OVER IT Jennifer Longo’s debut about a girl who lives in a cemetery is perfect for readers in search of a deeply moving, yet darkly humorous novel. Leigh feels surrounded by death. Her family has just purchased a cemetery, where she not only lives, but must work at after school. Her sister is recovering from leukemia, and her best (and only) friend was killed in a freak accident. But working amongst the graves, Leigh meets a talkative, home-schooled florist and a handsome, worldly gravedigger, and then discovers that her sister is involved in a secret romance. Surrounded by new people and experiences, Leigh must decide if she’s finally ready to take control and live her best life. With an unforgettable cast of characters, SIX FEET OVER IT is a powerful coming-of-age story. •Author: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Jennifer Longo 320 12 + August 26, 2014 HEXED Teen girls will fall under the spell of HEXED, the first of two books from debut author Michelle Krys, in which a cheerleader is forced into a centuries-old war between witches and sorcerers only to uncover the first of many dark truths about her life. Sixteen-year old Indigo Blackwood has what she thinks is the perfect high-school life— she’s a cheerleader with a very good-looking boyfriend and a popular best friend—until a tattooed, leather-clad stranger named Bishop arrives. Bishop informs Indie that the strange family Bible collecting dust in the attic of her mom’s occult shop is actually a relic from the centuries-old war between witches and sorcerers. Unfortunately, the Bible has just been stolen. If she doesn’t get it back, every witch on the planet will die, including Indie; according to Bishop, she’s a witch too. Fresh writing and fast-paced storytelling, along with a cliff-hanger ending, will leave teen girls eagerly awaiting the next book from Michelle Krys. Rights to HEXED licensed to: UK – Random House •Author: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Michelle Krys 352 12+ June 10, 2014 THE VIGILANTE POETS OF SELWYN ACADEMY Kate Hattemer’s debut novel is a hilarious and heartfelt tale about a group of friends who vow to save their prestigious school from a corrupt reality TV show. Witty, sarcastic Ethan and his three friends attend the esteemed Selwyn Arts Academy, where each student is more talented than the next. A reality TV show called For Art’s Sake is being filmed at their high school. Ethan and his friends are convinced that the show is not only cheapening their education, it’s also ruining the reputation of the ballerina on whom Ethan has a huge crush. While studying poetry in English class, the friends are inspired to write a poem detailing the evils of For Art’s Sake, and secretly distribute it to the student body. But then Luke–the creative force behind the poem and leader of the anti-show movement— becomes a contestant on the nefarious show. It’s up to Ethan, his two remaining best friends, and a heroic gerbil named Baconnaise to save their school. Along the way, they’ll discover a web of secrets and corruption involving the principal, vice principal—and even their favorite teacher. Rights to THE VIGILANTE POETS OF SELWYN ACADEMY licensed to: Brazil – Novo Conceito Germany – Carlsen •Author: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Kate Hattemer 272 12+ April 8, 2014 THE TRUE ADVENTURES OF NICOLO ZEN Renowned adult writer Nicholas Christopher (A TRIP TO THE STARS, TIGER RAG) makes his young adult debut with a sumptuous coming-of-age historical novel full of love, intrigue, magic, and music. Nicolo Zen is all alone in 1700s Venice, save for his clarinet, which a mysterious magician has e nchanted, allowing its first player to perform expertly. Soon Nicolo is a famous virtuoso, wealthy beyond his dreams. However, he can’t stop wondering if he earned the success, or if it’s the magician’s spell. Nicolo has the spell removed to test his own talents and capabilities, but he’s distracted by a girl he met in Venice and what she might be doing . . . and if she’s safe from harm. Brimming with fascinating period details, this is a compelling story from a talented writer. •Author: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Nicholas Christopher 304 12 + January 7, 2014 THE UNITED STATES OF ASGARD BOOK 2: The Strange Maid Tessa’s Gratton’s previous novels, BLOOD MAGIC and THE BLOOD KEEPER, have been published to great international acclaim, with rights licensed in 21 languages to date. Now comes the second book in her exciting new fantasy series, THE UNITED STATES OF ASGARD. Signy Valborn was seven years old when she met Odin Alfather, who declared that—if she could solve a single riddle—he would make her one of his Valkyrie. For ten years Signy has trained in the arts of war, politics, and leadership, never dreaming that a Greater Mountain Troll might hold the answer to the riddle, but that’s exactly what Ned the Spiritless promises her. A mysterious troll hunter who talks in riddles and ancient poetry, Ned is a hard man to trust. Unfortunately, Signy is running out of time. Accompanied by an outcast berserker named Soren Bearstar, she and Ned take off across the ice sheets of Canadia to claim Signy’s destiny. Tessa Gratton’s fans will embrace the richly drawn, Norse-influenced alternate world of the United States of Asgard, where cell phones, rock bands, and evangelical preachers coexist with dragon slaying, rune casting, and sword training in schools. THE SHAPE OF WIND, Book 3 in the series, will be published in December 2015. Rights to BLOOD MAGIC licensed in 21 languages. •Author: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Tessa Gratton 400 12 + June 10, 2014 BLOOD MAGIC 21 Licenses Brazil-Editora Rocco China-Shanghai Interzone Croatia-Znanje Czech Republic - Euromedia Denmark -Tellerup England - Random House UK Finland-WSOY France-La Martiniere Germany - Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH Greece - Patakis Publications Italy-Edizioni Piemme Poland-Dolnoslaskie Wydawnictwo Portugal-Edicoes Gailivro Russia-Ripol Serbia-Carobna Knjiga Slovakia -Ikar Spain - Random House Mondadori Spain (Catalan) - La Galera Sweden-B. Wahlstrom’s Taiwan-Wisdom Distribution Turkey-Artemis Yayinlari THE BLOOD KEEPER 13 Licenses Brazil-Editora Rocco Czech Republic - Euromedia England - Random House UK Finland-WSOY France-La Martiniere Germany - Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH Portugal-Edicoes Gailivro Poland-Dolnoslaskie Wydawnictwo Slovakia -Ikar Spain - Random House Mondadori Spain (Catalan) - La Galera Taiwan-Wisdom Distribution Turkey-Artemis Yayinlari BETWEEN TWO WORLDS Billy Bah is the only one from her Inuit village to visit America, but her trip changed her. Can she ever truly belong to her people again? Greenland, 1900: One summer day sixteen-year-old Billy Bah and her husband spot a familiar ship in the bay. It belongs to the explorer Robert Peary. Years ago Billy Bah went to America with the Peary family, and she’s happy to see Peary’s wife and daughter on board. When early winter traps the ship in the ice, the Pearys, the crew, and the Inuit people must endure the long, dark winter together. Billy Bah’s growing affection for a sailor means she must choose: her home or America. Perfect for readers who love exploration and adventure, Billy Bah’s tale will draw readers into the rich Inuit culture and the challenges of travel and survival in the Arctic. •Author: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Katherine Kirkpatrick 240 14 + April 8, 2014 INTERMEDIATE FICTION THE MARK OF THE DRAGONFLY A lead title for Random House Children’s Books. Debut children’s author Jaleigh Johnson has woven a magical adventure with a resourceful heroine girls will love. In the scrap towns, survival depends on what you find in the meteor fields. Storms rain down objects from other lands and, ever since Piper’s father died, scavenging these odds and ends is how she lives. After one meteor shower, Piper finds a girl lying in the fields amid the rubble. She’s beautiful and well-dressed, and the Dragonfly tattooed on her wrist confirms she’s the most valuable thing Piper has ever stumbled across. The Mark of the Dragonfly means the girl is from the Dragonfly Territories; it also means that if Piper can get her back there, she might get a reward—possibly enough money to start a new life. Getting to the Dragonfly Territories isn’t easy, though, and soon Piper discovers that the girl is more valuable than Piper ever could have imagined. There are people who want her returned—people who won’t stop until they have her. •Author: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Jaleigh Johnson 288 10 + March 25, 2014 KATE THE GREAT…EXCEPT WHEN SHE’S NOT BLANK papers and then Bestselling author Suzy Becker (ONE GOOD EGG, ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY CAT) launches the first of three illustrated novels starring sassy fifth artist,BLANK Kate Gellar. papers putgrade our awayherbefore goisto Welcome to Kate’s world: her older sister is too perfect; youngerwe sister tooband, cute and her mom wants her to befriend her enemy. Then there’s her art teacher, Mrs. Petty, who is incredibly uncreative – a big so we are thein hand, last has ones to doodle or aside problem when art is your favorite subject. Indomitable Kate, pencil a hilarious for family members, friends and foes as she navigates the first weeks of school and her first sleepover arrive. birthday party. And we areartthe only Fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID will relate to the familiar school setting, class, and lunch room dynamic. The debut novel of the three book series includes more than 300 illustrations. ones without our instruments. “You four can read paper. “If I am going to draw myself, do I want a head along and turn the pages for your section-mates,” like this?” Zombie chorus: “NO.” “Like this?” “NO.” Mr. Ryan waits while we take our seats. “Thanks a lot, Kate,” growls Thomas Bergen on his “I want my head somewhere in the—“ Zombie chorus: “MID-dle.” •Author: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Becker waySuzy to the trumpet section. Meanwhile, I am making 5, 2014 sheAugust will only look at Mr. Ryan. 224 the 8world’s pointiest dagger-eyes at Nora Klein but – 12 “Thanks a lot, Nora,” I hiss before I turn and slide into the seat beside her. The zombie trance is broken. Mrs. Petty insists She has the nerve to say, “So welcome!” through that band members put our names and “5B” on our her sickening half-smile, still staring at Mr. Ryan. nd which is also our first meeting, mately two minutes late for art and Mrs. Petty is at to pretend like weexcept are not best friends so Mrs. Block t will probably bewill theput best No, the theseating door, looking at her watch because we constantly uspart. together when she does the new hat it will be out of chart, the way. The we firsthope meetwhich is extremely soon. d is… can you spell boring? B-A-N-D. running out of time for our art projects. “She should time herself taking attendance,” Brooke said. This is an extremely excellent idea, and I 1 ing face of someto Peter or losing struction 5 very hard and pray that Mrs. Block will not ask me to explain what is so funny. SeriouslyKate_samplepgs_4b.indd 1 prayer is answered. Mrs. Block turns to feet look Ugh, I could My kick myself and I am looking at my 6/26/12 11:31 AM 6/26/12 11:31 AM at the board herself, and, miracle of teacher miracles, Twenty-one, two-three-four. Twenty-two, two—Mr. I saved Brooke a place in line. “Aren’t you forget- figuring out how that would work exactly when Nora Ryan taps stand withshe the asked, baton. “Where ting his something?” holding are up my her flute, Klein jabs her flute in my side, “PAGE TURN!” to ask that again! What were the chances?!” flutes?!” I look at Nora. me Problem I can feel which reminded I am is, forgetting to Mr. make an Mrs. Block is actually smiling. “Well, I’ll never have journals I reach to “17%,” turn the pageEliza. and Eliza my hand catches answered is a math genius. the Ryan looking at me. “Page-turners, you have announcement, so I raise my hand, “Mrs.nothBlock, we . Block’s correct,music Eliza!” stand Mrs. Block still whole smiling underside of“17% theischeap andisthe ing to do do not but need count.our Cue your section-mates.” Mr. instruments today.” Nora Klein is to teach as we line up to go to art. thing wobbles decides go over. meetingbut of major-phew the year! This is mynot lasttoyear as a junior Ryan puts hisRyan-the-music-teacher’s baton down on the standhomeroom and sits on in Mr. and she kinds of Nora turns ownpretty page inpositively a huff, which scout.her I am goingshe to could be a patrol his stool. Here comes a speech. “Band, my friends, specifically told me on the bus yesterday not to bring Or, “Are have done in the first place, subtract thesince huff. I have zero leader. And up my flute, do not have my flute I have Plus,but an Iextra-added bonus, I getand to miss half of art is a team mysport.” flute, which was unusual for Nora because she paper. “If I am going to draw myself, do I want a head generally sits by herself and doesn’t talk to anyone. like this?” Zombie chorus: “NO.” “Like this?” “NO.” We waited for people “I want my head somewhere in the—“ Zombie choto put their instruments rus: “MID-dle.” away so we are approxi- taken up staring at Mr. Ryan. Twenty, two-three-four. to go to band which is also our first meeting, except “Wemately are only as minutes good as late our weakest link.Mrs. Section two for art and Petty is at missing art will probably be the best part. No, the leadersthe aredoor, exactly that: at leaders.” Technically, I’d constantly like looking her watch because we kiddoes” what our Joy of joys-- twenty measures’ Nora Klein intentions rest! of becoming a cadette, cannot as They say countIher way outhundred of a paper bag. have one intentions of She usually watches me sideways to see I pick making this my when best year ever. I am very excited for art, which equals the end LORD & LADY BUNNY—ALMOST ROYALTY National Book Award-winning author Polly Horvath and illustrator Sophie Blackall are back with another zany adventure starring Madeleine and her intrepid friends, Mr. & Mrs. Bunny. In this hilarious sequel to MR. & MRS. BUNNY— DETECTIVES EXTRAORDINAIRE, Madeleine is trying to save money for college. When her family unexpectedly inherits a sweet shop in England, they see an answer to all their financial problems. Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Bunny are looking for new professions, and Mrs. Bunny decides she would like to be Queen. Soon they, too, are on their way to England, where things do not quite go as planned. Rights to MR. & MRS. BUNNY: Detectives Extraordinaire licensed to: China – Beijing Yuanliu Germany – Aladin Verlag •Author: •Illustrator: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Polly Horvath Sophie Blackall 224 9 – 12 February 11, 2014 BOYS OF BLUR Nate Wilson’s previous books have been licensed in twenty languages and have sold more than 600,000 copies. His fans will enjoy this story about a boy and the ancient secrets that hide deep in the heart of the Florida everglades near a place called Muck City. When Charlie moves from Palm Beach to the small town of Taper, Florida, he discovers a different world. Pinned between the everglades and the swampy banks of Lake Okeechobee, the small town produces sugar cane, and the fastest runners in the country. Kids chase muck rabbits in the fields while the cane is being burned and harvested. But there are things in the swamp, roaming the cane at night, which cannot be explained…secrets only the muck knows. Rights to the 100 CUPBOARDS series licensed in 20 languages. •Author: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: N.D. Wilson 225 8 – 12 April 8, 2014 100 CUPBOARDS 20 Licenses Australia - Random House Australia Brazil-Editora Rocco China - Shanghai Xiron Media Czech Republic - Euromedia Denmark - Borgens Forlag France-Hachette Germany - Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH Germany (Audio) - Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH Holland - Van Gennep Indonesia - Pustaka Zahra Italy-RCS Libri Japan-Shogakukan Poland-Jaguar Romania-RAO Publishing Russia-Astrel Publishing Slovakia-Ikar Spain & Latin Am. - Ediciones Laberinto Spain (Catalan) - Ediciones Laberinto Taiwan-Core Culture Turkey-Remzi Kitabevi SEVEN STORIES UP What if you could meet the young version of your grandmother and change her life for the better? When Annie meets her grandmother for the first time, she is an angry old woman. But then a magical leap back in time places Annie in just the right place to discover what her grandmother’s childhood was like in the early 1930s, and to actually change it for the better. But will doing so also change whether or not Annie even exists in the future? Middle-grade girls will love the combination of friendship, history, and magic in Laurel Snyder’s touching book. •Author: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Laurel Snyder 288 8 – 12 January 28, 2014 Series MAGIC IN THE PARK THE TROUBLE WITH MAGIC For decades, Ruth Chew’s magical chapter books have enchanted early readers. Now a new generation of fantasy fans can discover the magic in these wonderful tales. In MAGIC IN THE PARK, Jen Mace has just moved to Brooklyn. She misses the woods and fields of her old home. While walking in the park, Jen meets Mike Steward. Together they become fascinated by an older gentleman who is always surrounded by birds and seems to appear and disappear quite suddenly. Jen and Mike learn that magic can happen when you least expect it…and though it is very exciting, it can also be dangerous. In THE TROUBLE WITH MAGIC, Barbara and Rick Benton find a wizard named Harrison Peabody in an old bottle and quickly discover that magic isn’t as simple as it looks. But even tricky magic is better than no magic, and soon the Bentons fly around with a large black umbrella and befriend a sea serpent in the lake. How can they keep Harrison a secret, though, when he’s living in their attic? •Author: •Illustrator: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Ruth Chew Kristi Valiant 144 7 – 10 January 28, 2014 MAGIC TREE HOUSE #51: High Time for Heroes Jack and Annie’s travel back in time to meet the great nurse, Florence Nightingale, on her trip to Egypt—a trip that served as the inspiration for the choices that made her both famous and beloved. •Author: •Illustrator: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Mary Pope Osborne Sal Murdocca 128 7-12 January 7, 2014 MAGIC TREE HOUSE #52: Soccer on Sunday Just in time for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, MAGIC TREE HOUSE #52: Soccer on Sunday will take Jack and Annie to a soccer field in Mexico where they meet a young soccer player who dreams of one day playing in the World Cup just like his hero, the great Brazilian soccer player, Pelé. Rights to the MAGIC TREE HOUSE series licensed in 37 languages. •Author: •Illustrator: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Mary Pope Osborne Sal Murdocca 128 7-12 May 27, 2014 100 CUPBOARDS MAGIC TREE HOUSE 20 Licenses 37 Licenses Albania-Morava Arab World - Hachette Antoine Australia - Random House Australia Brazil- Editora DCL Australia - Random House Australia China- Hunan Brazil - EditoraJuvenile Rocco China Bi-Lingual -- Hubei Children’s China Shanghai Xiron Media Croatia- Desk d.o.o. Czech Republic - Euromedia Czech Republic -- Fragment Denmark Borgens Forlag Denmark -- Carlsen Forlaget France Hachette France -- Bayard Press Random House GmbH Germany Verlagsgruppe Germany Loewe Verlag GmbH Germany (Audio)-- Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH Greece- Modern Times Holland - Van Gennep Hungary- Animus Indonesia - PustakaKiado Zahra Indonesia - KidClassic Publication Israel-Shimoni Italy-Piemme Junior Japan-Media Factory Korea-BIR Latin America - Lectorum Latvia-Kontinents Lithuania - Alma Littera Netherlands - Zuidnederlandse Norway- Cappelen Damm Italy - RCS Libri Poland- Egmont Poland Japan - Shogakukan Portugal- Poland - JaguarEdicoes ASA Romania - - RAO Publishing Paralela 45 Romania Slovakia- Russia - AstrelFragment Publishing Slovenia - - Ikar Desk d.o.o. Slovakia Serbia- Laguna Spain & Latin Am.- Ediciones Laberinto Spain- Ediciones SM Spain (Catalan) - Ediciones Laberinto Sweden- Wahlstrom’s Taiwan - Core Culture Taiwan- Kids Turkey - RemziGlobal Kitabevi Thai/English - MIS Publishing Turkey-Dogan Egmont U.K. - Random House UK U.S. (Spanish) - Lectorum Vietnam - Kim Dong Publishing MAGIC TREE HOUSE FACT TRACKER: Heroes For All Times When Jack and Annie return from their adventure in MAGIC TREE HOUSE #51, they had a lot of questions, such as: How did Florence Nightingale change nursing? Who helped women get the vote? What was Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, dream? How did Gandhi change the world? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts behind six amazing people who have changed history. •Author: •Illustrator: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce Sal Murdocca 128 7-12 January 7, 2014 MAGIC TREE HOUSE FACT TRACKER: Soccer When Jack and Annie return from their adventure in MAGIC TREE HOUSE #52, they had a lot of questions, such as: How did soccer get started? Who are some of its greatest players? What is the World Cup? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts behind one of the world’s most popular sports. •Author: •Illustrator: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce Sal Murdocca 128 7-12 May 27, 2014 MY MAGIC TREE HOUSE JOURNAL Track the facts about your world, your neighborhood, and your own backyard with Jack and Annie. This fun, full-color journal is filled with lists of things Jack and Annie have found in Frog Creek, places they’ve been in the world, and ideas for fun activities, along with plenty of space for fans to write their own lists. The journal includes a sticker sheet for kids to decorate their lists and highlight their favorite activities. •Author: •Illustrator: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce Sal Murdocca 128 7-12 April 22, 2014 PICTURE BOOKS Patricia M acL achLan SNOWFLAKES FALL Steven K eLLogg nowflake S S all No two the same, All beautiful. Random House Children’s Books is honored to publish SNOWFLAKES FALL, written by Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan and illustrated by acclaimed picture book creator Steven Kellogg. Following the December 2012 tragedy in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, the people of Sandy Hook adopted the snowflake as a symbol of the uniqueness of individuals and a sign of renewal and hope. Children, families and schools from around the world sent paper snowflakes to the town, providing messages of love and support and bringing the magic of a winter wonderland to their community. Patricia MacLachlan and Steven Kellogg were inspired by this outpouring of friendship to create a project that honors the children, people and places of Sandy Hook and Newtown, where Steven Kellogg lived for 35 years. This beautiful book is not only a tribute to the children of Sandy Hook, but also as Steven Kellogg says “an appreciation of children everywhere.” Featuring spare, evocative text and vibrant, iconic scenes of village life, SNOWFLAKES FALL celebrates universal themes: the joys of childhood, the change of seasons and the cycle of life. Perfect for parents and children to share, SNOWFLAKES FALL is destined to become a classic. •Author: •Illustrator: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Patricia MacLachlan Steven Kellogg 32 All November 12, 2013 THE DANDELION’S TALE In this poignant story about the friendship between a dandelion and a sparrow, young readers are given a reassuring, yet emotionally powerful introduction to the natural cycle of life. One fine summer day, Sparrow meets a sad dandelion. Dandelion laments that a short while ago she was the brightest yellow flower in the meadow; now a strong wind could blow away her remaining seed pods and no one will remember her. Together, they decide to write Dandelion’s story in the dirt, and so Dandelion tells Sparrow all the things she has seen and loved. Later that night, a storm changes everything. Despite the destruction, the tale of the Dandelion lives on. This is a classic tale of friendship readers of all ages will enjoy. •Author: •Illustrator: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Kevin Sheehan Rob Dunleavey 40 3–7 March 11, 2014 DUCK & GOOSE GO TO THE BEACH In this delightful follow-up to the New York Times bestselling DUCK & GOOSE and DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE, Duck wants to go on an adventure. Goose doesn’t. He doesn’t see the point. After all, why would they go anywhere when they’re happy right where they are? But then Goose sees the ocean and loves it. Who doesn’t? As it turns out—Duck! With over 800,000 DUCK & GOOSE books sold, Tad Hills’ many fans will be thrilled to see a new adventure starring the irresistible Duck and Goose. Rights to DUCK & GOOSE licensed to: China – Hunan Juvenile England – Boxer Books Germany – Patmos Verlag Holland – ZNU Israel – Kinneret Japan – Shogakukan Korea – Montessori Korea Co. •Author: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Tad Hills 40 3–7 April 8, 2014 HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDMA Move over Grandpa...from the creators of the New York Times bestseller HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDPA comes an equally charming and hilarious follow-up. When you babysit a grandma, if you’re lucky . . . it’s a sleepover at her house. With the useful tips found in this book, you’re guaranteed to become an expert grandma-sitter in no time. Includes advice on how to keep a grandma busy, things to do at the park, possible places to sleep, and what to do once you’re both snugly tucked in for the night. This funny and heartwarming celebration of grandmas and grandchildren is the perfect companion to HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDPA. Rights to HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDPA licensed to Brazil – Editora Schwarcz China – Hunan Juvenile England – Hodder Children’s Books •Author: •Illustrator: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Jean Reagan Lee Wildish 32 5–8 March 25, 2014 MAMA’S DAY WITH LITTLE GRAY “Mama, when I grow up, will you grow down?” What would it be like if, one day, Little Gray were the big elephant and Mama the small one? Little Gray can picture it exactly. He’d shade her from the sun, teach her to make mud, and find pictures in the clouds with her. In fact, he would do for her exactly what she does for him. A delightful picture book about growing up and the never-ending love a child returns to a parent, MAMA’S DAY WITH LITTLE GRAY is a soothing bedtime read-aloud. •Author: •Illustrator: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Aimee Reid Laura J. Bryant 32 2–5 March 25, 2014 THE NOISY PAINT BOX: The Colors & Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art When his parents sent young Vasya Kandinsky to art classes, he was expected to paint pretty landscapes and still-lifes, just like a proper Russian boy. But Vasya was different: He could hear bold, swirling colors. He could see vibrant sounds. And he wanted to paint music. Exuberant drawings by award-winning illustrator Mary GrandPré celebrate and honor Kandinsky’s style. The color palette shifts from darker, muted tones to bold, dazzling colors as Vasya embraces his creativity. Readers will pore over the four featured Kandinsky paintings and the author’s note to learn more about this dynamic artist. •Author: •Illustrator: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Barb Rosenstock Mary GrandPre 40 4-8 February 11, 2014 SLEEPYTIME ME Daylight is fading and night is drawing in. As the stars come out in the faraway vastness of the sky, a drowsy child observes the wide world settling down, coming ever closer to home until at last there are good-night hugs and kisses for this little sleepyhead. Richly painted, evocative illustrations illuminate the text, making this a bedtime story to treasure. British Only •Author: •Illustrator: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Edith Hope Fine Christopher Denise 32 3–6 May 27, 2014 TAKING CARE OF MAMA RABBIT Caldecott Honor winning artist Anita Lobel has written a sweet and cozy story about ten little rabbits trying to help their mother. Mama Rabbit is too sick to leave her bed. When Papa Rabbit leaves home to get her some medicine, the ten little rabbit children take it upon themselves to help her feel better. One by one they bring her treats from around the house, including a steaming cup of hot chocolate, a cuddly toy, a good book, and a shiny necklace. Before long, Mama Rabbit begins to feel better even without the help of medicine. •Author: •Page count: •Ages: •Pub Date: Anita Lobel 24 3–7 February 11, 2014 WHERE’S MOMMY? In this companion to MARY AND THE MOUSE, THE MOUSE AND MARY, Maria (Mary’s daughter) and Mouse Mouse (Mouse’s daughter) are looking for their mothers. They’re not in their bedrooms, their car and cart are still in the driveway, and they are not in the gazebo or under the mushroom. Where could they be? Featuring spare prose and beautiful illustrations, WHERE’S MOMMY? is as charming as its predecessor. Kids will pore over the minute details of the mouse’s parallel world. 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