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Spring 2021
Frankfurt Rights Guide
& Other Highlights
Books for Young Readers
Clarion Books
Etch
Versify
Curiosity Studio
Including:
Picture Books Page 1
Fiction Page 7
Graphic Novels Page 14
Nonfiction Page 16
Classics Page 17
Curious George Page 19
Novelty Page 20
Co-Agents Page 21
For additional information:
Candace Finn
Director, Subsidiary Rights
candace.finn@hmhco.com
Picture Book
HMHBYR Becoming a Good Creature
4 to 7 By Sy Montgomery
32 pgs Illus. by Rebecca Green
9x9
October 2020 In this picture book adaptation of Sy Montgomery and Rebecca Green’s New York
Times best-selling How to Be a Good Creature, learn the many surprising lessons
animals have to teach us about friendship, compassion, and how to be a better creature
in the world. www.symontgomery.com
How to Be a Good Creature: Chinese (Complex) – Global Group Holdings, Chinese
(Simplified) – CITIC, German – Diogenes, Japanese – Kawade Shobo, Korean – Forest
Book Publishing, Russian – Alpina, Spanish – Errata Naturae, Turkish – Sola Unitas
Clarion Best Day Ever!
4 to 7 By Marilyn Singer
32 pgs Illus. by Leah Nixon
10 x 9
May This playful puppy thinks she’s having the best day ever! She's so happy to be out
with her friend, she doesn't even realize that she's being a little naughty. But then he
scolds her, and suddenly—Worst. Day. Ever. Will puppy be able to make amends
and turn their day back around?
Join an exuberant, boundary-pushing pup and her exasperated boy in this reassuring
story about unconditional love and the challenges of trying to always be on your best
behavior. www.marilynsinger.net
Tallulah series (text only): Chinese (Simplified) – ThinKingdom Media
HMHBYR Chill, Chomp, Chill!
4 to 7 By Chris Ayala-Kronos
32 pgs Illus. by Paco Sordo
10 x 10
July From losing a toy to making a huge mistake on the kickball field, Chomp is a
loveable T. Rex going through tough and relatable preschool experiences. When
Chomp is about to lose his temper and act out, he uses mindfulness as a tool to
better understand his emotions. With bright, humorous, and playful illustrations and a
memorable companion song, children will all want to chill with Chomp as they learn chill
skills to manage their emotions in sticky situations through his example.
HMHBYR Cow Says Meow (A Peep-and-See Book)
4 to 7 By Kirsti Call
32 pgs Illus. by Brandon James Scott
6-1/2 x 9
March Cow says . . . Meow!
Cat says . . . Neigh!
. . . or does it?
With bold graphic art and a punny narrator, this zany picture book is full of
outrageously mixed-up animal sounds. Puns and wordplay will leave readers giggling
through the roller-coaster of sounds all the way to the final pages featuring the
correct animal noises. Cow Says Meow is a perfect read aloud and will delight fans of
Cece Bell’s I Yam a Donkey and David Ezra Stein's Interrupting Chicken.
www.kirsticall.com www.brandonjamesscott.com
pg. 1
HMHBYR Dear Treefrog
4 to 7 By Joyce Sidman
40 pgs Illus. by Diana Sudyka
9 x 11
April Capturing the joy of finding a kindred spirit, this stunning picture book by Newbery
Honor–winning poet Joyce Sidman tells the story of a lonely girl moving into a new
home and the little treefrog that helps her connect to the beautiful world around her.
Perfect for fans of A Butterfly Is Patient and They Saw a Cat. www.joycesidman.com
www.dianasudyka.com
Round (illus. by Taeeun Yoo): Chinese (Simplified) – Beijing Dandelion Children’s ( -
Dec. 2021); French – Circonflexe; Korean – Media Changbi ( - Dec. 2021); Spanish –
Obelisco
HMHBYR Don't Say Poop!
4 to 7 By Jimmy Matejek-Morris
32 pgs Illus. by Fred Blunt
7x8
April Everyone Poops meets The Book with No Pictures in this irresistibly naughty
read-aloud. Why say a vile word like poop when you could say humdrum bum crumbs,
float-or-sinker, major stinker, sometimes mushy from your tushy, or smelly belly
funky jelly. See how much nicer that is?
This silly book of tongue twisters will have kids doubled over as they learn some
alternatives to their favorite potty words. Perfect for reading aloud, and for reading
again and again!
HMHBYR Duck, Duck, Moose
4 to 7 By Mary Sullivan
40 pgs
8 x 10
March Duck, Duck, and Moose are playing a quiet game of cards when their friend comes
running to ask: Where is Goose? Duck, Duck, and Moose search high and low and get
directions from some barnyard friends, but Goose is nowhere to be found. Calm, calm,
calm, their friend tells them. Don't freak out. But what are they to do when the day draws
to a close and they are snuggling up for bed with no glimpse of Goose?
This goofy, kinetic story from Geisel honor winner Mary Sullivan is as fun as the original
Duck Duck Goose game itself. www.marysullivan.com
Ball: Chinese (Simplified) – 21st Century Publishing House (exp. April 2020)
Clarion Hello, Jimmy!
4 to 7 By Anna Walker
40 pgs
9 x 11
February 2021 A gorgeous, emotionally resonant picture book about the unconditional love a parent
has for a child from the author and illustrator of Florette and Lottie & Walter.
Jack loves staying at his dad’s house. They have tacos and milkshakes, and make
each other laugh. But lately Jack wonders if his dad is lonely when he isn’t there.
*Except ANZ Then Jimmy arrives. Dad thinks Jimmy is clever and funny. Jack does not. And he’s
starting to wonder if Dad likes Jimmy better than he likes Jack. www.annawalker.com.au
Rights licensed: French – Kaleidoscope, Korean – JEI
pg. 2
Clarion Henry at Home
4 to 7 By Megan Maynor
40 pgs Illus. by Alea Marley
8-1/2 x 10
June Liza is Henry's big sister, and Henry is Liza's little brother. They do everything together.
Haircuts, birthday parties, tree climbing, even flu shots. Liza and Henry. Henry and Liza.
But that all changes when Liza starts school for the first time, heading off to
kindergarten and leaving her little brother behind. Henry is incredulous. How can Liza
do this to him? This true-to-life picture book, gorgeously illustrated, explores a sweet
sibling relationship and carries an important and reassuring message about family and
growing up. www.meganmaynor.com www.aleamarley.co.uk
Clarion How to Make a Friend
4 to 7 By Stephen W. Martin
32 pgs Illus. by Olivia Aserr
8-3/8 x 11
July Ever wish friendship came with an instruction manual? A resourceful youngster
follows step-by-step directions for constructing a robot to be her friend. The
instructions make it sound so simple! But they also caution that sometimes a
friendship doesn’t turn out as hoped for, as the girl discovers when her new friend
unexpectedly unleashes an evil robot army on the city. Now she has to stop the
robot and seriously reevaluate their friendship! In the end, the resilient heroine of this
comical and clever tale not only saves the city, she finds a real and lasting friend
where least expected. www.stephen-w-martin.com www.oliviaasser.com
HMHBYR How to Wear a Sari
4 to 7 By Darshana Khiani
32 pgs Illus. by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
10 x 10
June Being a kid isn’t always fun and games. Sometimes, it’s downright annoying.
When a little girl tires of being treated like she’s TOO little, she sets out to prove to
her family that she can do ANYTHING she puts her mind to . . . including putting on a
colorful, twinkly, silky sari. Sure, it’s long and unwieldy—but that only means her family
will be even more impressed when she puts it on all by herself.
There are some hiccups along the way, but she discovers that she’s not
the only one in her family who has set out with something to prove, with hilariously
chaotic results. That’s what photo albums are for!
HMHBYR I'm a Hare, So There!
4 to 7 By Julie Rowan-Zoch
32 pgs
10 x 7
March Ever wondered about the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Or a sheep and
goat? So have Rabbit and Chipmunk—er, I mean, Hare and Squirrel! This hilarious
look at dynamic duos in the animal kingdom pokes fun at the lookalike animals we
all love, while delivering a gentle lesson on appreciating differences and standing up
for what you know to be true about yourself. Perfect for fans of I Yam a Donkey and
*World English only Grumpy Monkey. www.julierowanzoch.wordpress.com
Louis by Tom Lichtenheld, illus. by Julie Rowan-Zoch: Hebrew – Steimatzky-Tchelet;
Italian – Il Castoro; Japanese – BL Publishing
pg. 3
HMHBYR Little Bat in Night School
4 to 7 By Brian Lies
32 pgs
9x9
June Little Bat can't wait for his first night of school. He is excited about everything: his
new school supplies, learning amazing things, and making new friends. But when he
finally arrives, his world turns upside down.
With the help of New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Honor winner Brian Lies’s
signature expressive bats, readers will see that spreading your wings is easy when you
listen, act with kindness, and take a chance on new friends. www.brianlies.com
Got to Get to Bear’s: Chinese (Simp.) – Beijing Tianlue; French – Editions du Genvrier;
Japanese – Tokuma Shoten; Russian – Nigma; Turkish – Yturkish
HMHBYR Louis
4 to 7 By Tom Lichtenheld
40 pgs Illus. by Julie Rowan-Zoch
10 x 10
October 2020 A beloved teddy can BEAR it no longer and plots his escape from his owner’s
suffocating affections in this laugh-out-loud picture book from New York
Times best-selling creator of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and
Steam Train Dream Train fame, Tom Lichtenheld. This fresh and funny take on the
teddy bear come to life is a salty-and-sweet, grumpy and tender, and a sly tribute to the
ties that bind. www.tomlichtenheld.com www.julierowanzoch.wordpress.com
Rights licensed: Hebrew – Steimatzky-Tchelet, Italian – Il Castoro, Japanese- BL Shuppan
Clarion Mr. Walker Steps Out
4 to 7 By Lisa Graff
32 pgs Illus. by Christophe Jacques
10 x 9
August Mr. Walker, the human-shaped figure who lives in the traffic signal box and tells
pedestrians when it is safe to cross the street, decides to leave his post and
experience all that he has been missing, in this sweet and satisfying tale about
finding one's place in the world.
*Art only
Clarion Oh Look, a Cake!
4 to 7 By Jonathan McKee
40 pgs
9 x 11
May When Sloth and Lemur come across a giant, mouth-watering cake, they can’t believe
their luck. Sloth wonders if they should share with others, but Lemur is pretty sure they
should keep it for themselves. In the end, that’s just what they do . . . but then the true
owner of the cake comes along. With impeccable comedic timing, ample visual
humor, and a subversively hilarious ending, this highly entertaining story, complete with
a memorable reminder about the importance of sharing, will have readers young and
old giggling at every page turn.
pg. 4
HMHBYR Reuse This Book!
4 to 7 By Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
32 pgs Illus. by Emma Morris
8-1/2 x 8-1/2
March Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Revitalize. Budding environmentalists can learn how to
take care of the Earth with this interactive story. Can you tap the seeds to help them
grow? Tilt the book to water the tree? Trace the path of the bumblebee? Bold collage art
made from reused mixed media materials enhances the interactive experience as the
reader helps to care for the new life. Printed on responsibly sourced paper, this book is
the perfect read-aloud for the classroom or at home!
Clarion Robobaby
4 to 7 By David Wiesner
32 pgs
11 x 9
September 2020 In this hilarious gem from triple Caldecott winner David Wiesner, it's big sister to
the rescue when a new baby is delivered to a family of robots and the adults are
flummoxed by technical difficulties. A shout-out for girl scientists and
makers, Robobaby is an eye-opening and engaging blend of the familiar and the
fantastic. www.hmhbooks.com/wiesner
Rights already licensed: Chinese (Simplified) – King-In, Spanish – Oceano, UK/ANZ –
Andersen Press
Mr. Wuffles: Chinese (Complex) – Grimm Press (exp. May 2019), Chinese (Simplified) –
Beijing Cheerful, French – Genévrier ( - June 2020), German – Aladin ( - May 2021),
Italian – Orecchio Acerbo ( - Feb. 2021), Japanese – BL Shuppan ( - May 2020), Korean –
BIR, Spanish – Oceano ( - Sept. 2020), UK/ANZ – Andersen Press
Clarion Secrets of the Sea
6 to 9 By Evan Griffith
40 pgs Illus. by Joanie Stone
9 x 10 3/8
March Explore the curiosity, drive, and perseverance of the nineteenth-century scientist who
pioneered the use of aquariums to study ocean life. From humble beginnings as a
dressmaker, Jeanne Power created a lasting legacy as a marine scientist during a
time when few women’s contributions were taken seriously. Jeanne Power was
creative, groundbreaking, and persistent – and young children everywhere will be
inspired by this gorgeous, empowering picture book.
HMHBYR Shark Book
6 to 9 By Robin Page
40 pgs Illus. by Steve Jenkins
10 x 10
June Caldecott Honor–winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore one of the
world's most notorious—and fearsome—animals. Learn what makes a shark a shark,
what sharks like to eat, and how these predators of the deep have evolved. Ever
wonder which shark is the smallest? Or the fastest? Even the most deadly? You'll
find your answers in The Shark Book, with countless others. www.stevejenkinsbooks.com
The Animal Book: Chinese (Simplified) – Beijing Publishing, Dutch – Fontaine Uitgevers,
German – Carlsen Verlag, Korean – Voozfirm, Ukranian – Rabarbar
pg. 5
HMHBYR Time for School, Little Blue Truck
4 to 7 By Alice Schertle
32 pgs Illus. by Jill McElmurry
10 x 8
June Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are excited to meet a bright yellow school
bus on the road. They see all the little animals lined up in the school bus’s many
windows, and Blue wishes he could be a school bus too. What a fun job—but much
too big for a little pickup like Blue. Or is it? When somebody misses the bus, it’s up
to Blue to get his friend to school on time. Beep! Beep! Vroom! www.JillMcElmurry.com
Little Blue Truck: Chinese (Complex) – Walker Cultural ( - Aug. 2021), Chinese
(Simplified) – ThinKingdom, Dutch – Gottmer ( - Dec. 2021), French – Circonflexe
(reverted), Hebrew – Miskal ( - Nov. 2021), German – arsEdition, Japanese – Hoiku-sha (
- Oct. 2021), Korean – Froebel Media (exp. June 2018), Romanian – Paralela 45 ( - Aug.
2021), Russian – Kariera, UK/ANZ – Nosy Crow
Good Night, Little Blue Truck: Chinese (Complex) – ACME Publishing, Chinese
(Simplified) – ThinKingdom, Hebrew – Yedioth
HMHBYR Tow Truck Joe Makes a Splash
4 to 7 By June Sobel
40 pgs Illus. by Patrick Corrigan
9-1/2 x 7-3/4
May It’s a hot summer day in Motor City and Joe the Tow and Patch the Pup are very
busy! When a back-up at the Splash ‘n’ Shine car wash causes a delay, Patch and
Joe need help from their friends to save the day. There’s no job too big for the Motor
City friends when they work together!
HMHBYR Your Mama
4 to 7 By NoNieqa Ramos
32 pgs Illus. by Jacqueline Alcántara
10 x 10
April A sweet twist on the age-old “yo mama” joke, celebrating fierce moms everywhere
with playful lyricism and gorgeous illustrations. Perfect for Mother’s Day.
Yo’ mama so sweet, she could be a bakery. She dresses so fine, she could have
a clothing line. And, even when you mess up, she’s so forgiving, she lets you keep
on living. Heartwarming and richly imagined, Your Mama twists an old joke into a
point of pride that honors the love, hard work, and dedication of mamas everywhere.
pg. 6
Fiction
HMHBYR All These Warriors
14 and Up By Amy Tintera
336 pgs
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
July When the world was crumbling, seventeen-year-old Clara fought back. She escaped
her abusive home and joined Team Seven, a monster fighting squad of runaways and
misfits formed to combat the scrabs terrorizing the planet. After nearly dying in
Paris, Clara and the rest of her team learned something chilling about scrabs and made
it their mission to expose the truth. But no one said fighting for the truth would be easy.
*World English only And as Clara and Team Seven find themselves at the center of a global conspiracy,
except ANZ they must face their biggest threat yet: their own demons.
HMHBYR Becoming Muhammad Ali
10 to 12 By James Patterson & Kwame Alexander
288 pgs
5-1/4 x 7-5/8
October 2020 A fictionalized biography of Muhammad Ali when he was a child from New York Times
best-selling author duo James Patterson and Kwame Alexander, written in both prose
and verse and illustrated in black and white by Dawud Anyabwile. For fans of the Max
Einstein series.
Before he was Muhammad Ali, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any other.
After a thief steals his bike, he begins training as an amateur boxer at age 12, winning
his first Golden Gloves bout at age 16, and beginning his transformation into the Ali we
knew and loved, floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee. Becoming Muhammad
Ali dynamically captures the charisma and outsized personality of one of the greatest
sports heroes of all time.
www.jamespatterson.com www.kwamealexander.com
Rights licensed: Turkish – Yabanci, UK/ANZ – Jacaranda
Crossover (Alexander): Chinese (Simplified) – Yutian Hanfeng ( - Mar 2020), French –
Albin Michel, German (Annotations) – Ernst Klett Sprachen, Italian – Giunti, Russian –
Samokat, Swedish – Natur och Kultur, UK/ANZ – Andersen Press
Max Einstein series (Patterson): Bulgarian – Soft Press Ltd., Chinese (Simplified) –
Beijing Xueersi, Czech – Slovart, Dutch – Clavis, French (excl. North America) – Hachette
Jeunesse, French (North America) – Sogides, Greek – Psichogios, Hebrew – Sefer Lakol,
Hungarian - Alexandra Könyvesház, Italian – Salani, Korean – weneedabook, Polish –
Poznańskie, Portuguese – 2020 Editora, Romanian – Corint, Russian – Kariera, Slovak –
Slovart, Spanish – Duomo, Turkish – Ephesus
HMHBYR Erik vs. Everything
8 to 12 By Christina Uss
300 pgs
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
August Meet Erik Sheepflattener. Each member of his modern-day Viking-heritage family
has a motto to live by. His parents have Family and Pride. His sisters have
Conquer and Win. His grandfather has Turnip. But Erik has a motto he can truly believe
in: Avoid Stuff. But while spending the summer with his rough-and-tumble cousins and
older sister Brunhilde in Minnesota, axe-wielding Bru gets the idea to name and
Conquer all of Erik’s fears. Will Erik end up defined by his fears, or by his fearless
family? www.christinauss.com
pg. 7
Clarion Even and Odd
8 to 12 By Sarah Beth Durst
300 pgs
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
June Sisters Even and Odd share magic, but not much else in common. Odd doesn’t like
magic, while Even practices it every chance she gets, dreaming of the day she’ll get to
be a hero. When the hidden border between the mundane world the sisters live in and
the magical land they were born in shuts abruptly, the girls are trapped. With the help of
a unicorn named Jeremy, they discover a wizard is diverting magic from the border to
bolster her own power. Families are cut off from each other and an ecological disaster is
brewing. Someone has to do something to stop the wizard, and Even realizes she can
no longer wait until she’s ready: she needs to be a hero now. www.sarahbethdurst.com
Girl Who Could Not Dream: Czech – Albatros ( - Feb. 2021), German – Loewe, Russian
– Exmo
HMHBYR Fire with Fire
12 and Up By Destiny Soria
432 pgs
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
June Born to kill dragons, Dani and Eden Rivera couldn't be more different. For Dani, dragon
slaying takes a back seat to normal high school life, while Eden prioritizes training over
everything. But they both know it's kill or be killed where dragons are concerned. Until
Dani comes face-to-face with one and realizes that everything she thought she knew
about dragons is wrong. Desperate to save her sister, Eden turns to mysterious and
alluring sorcerers for help. Each sister will do whatever it takes to save the other, but the
two are playing with magic that is more dangerous than they know.
HMHBYR Ghosted
8 to 12 By Michael Fry
256 pgs
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
January 2021 Larry’s got a few problems. In school, he’s one of those kids who easily gets lost in
the crowd. And Grimm, Larry’s best friend in the whole world, has ghosted him.
Literally. When the two best friends realize that there’s something keeping Grimm
tethered to their world, they decide that finishing their bucket list is the perfect way to
help Grimm with his unfinished business. Pulling hilarious pranks may be easier with a
ghostly best friend, but as Larry and Grimm brave the scares of seventh grade, they
realize that saying goodbye might just be the scariest part of middle school.
www.overthehedgeblog.wordpress.com
Odd Squad: Complex Chinese – Rye Field (exp.), Simplified Chinese – Shanghai
Gaotan (exp.), Czech – Euromedia Group KS, French – Milan, German –
Dressler, Greek – Papadopoulos Publishing, Hungarian – Konyvmolykepzo,
Hebrew – Misaki, Italian – Il Castoro, Korean – Wisdom House (exp.), Norwegian
– Cappelen Damm, Slovak – Ikar a.s., Turkish – Epsilon Yayincilik (exp.),
UK/ANZ – Faber
pg. 8
Clarion Just Like That
10 to 12 By Gary Schmidt
352 pgs
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
January 2021 With insight and a light touch, best-selling, Newbery Honor winner Gary Schmidt tells
two poignant, linked stories: that of a grieving girl and a boy trying to escape his violent
past.
Meryl Lee Kowalski is sent to a girls' boarding school to move on from her grief over a
close friend's death. Matt Coffin is on the run from a criminal gang, afraid that everyone
he cares about is at risk. When his path crosses Meryl Lee's, the pair’s connection
begins to shape each of their lives. As their relationship deepens, Meryl Lee finds
unexpected friends and a sense of purpose, while Matt finds a new family and hope for
the future. www.hmhbooks.com/author/Gary-Schmidt
Wednesday Wars: Chinese (Complex) – Eastern, Chinese (Simplified) – ThinKingdom
(exp. Feb 2019), French – L’Ecole, Korean – RH Korea, Russian – Rozovy Zhiraf, Turkish
– Yabanci
Okay for Now: Chinese (Complex) – Global Kids, Chinese (Simplified) – ThinKingdom,
French – Editions de l’Ecole, Hebrew – Tal-May (exp. Feb. 2019), Russian – Rozovy
Zhiraf
Clarion Long Road on a Short Day
8 to 12 By Gary Schmidt
64 pgs Illus. by Eugene Yelchin
6-1/4 x 8
November 2020 A tender story of a father-son adventure with themes of community and kindness, in
short chapters with vivid full-color illustrations, by best-seller and Newbery Honor
winner Gary Schmidt and acclaimed artist Eugene Yelchin.
In a story of perseverance and determination told with warmth and sparkling with
humor, a short winter day finds Samuel and Papa walking a long road on Samuel's
first trading trip. Meeting strangers, practicing good manners, and proud to be in
Papa's company, Samuel watches and learns as Papa trades up from almost
nothing to the milk cow Mama is yearning for. Simple text combines with vivid
illustrations for a satisfying tale that will resonate with readers who enjoy an
adventure with dad. www.hmhbooks.com/author/Gary-Schmidt
www.eugeneyelchinbooks.com
Rights licensed: Chinese (Simplified) – Citic, Korean – Dasan
Clarion Finding Home
8 to 12 By Kenan Trebincevic and Susan Shapiro
256 pgs
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
July Fifth-grader Kenan loves drawing and playing soccer with his friends. He wants to be
a famous athlete, hates it when his classmates call him “Bugs Bunny,” and looks up
to his big brother, who hasn’t had much time for him lately. Sometimes his family
drives him crazy, but he loves them. His worries are small – until war arrives on his
doorstep. Soon, Kenan's family find themselves trapped in their home with dwindling
supplies. With help from friends and strangers, they finally make it out of the country
alive. But that's only the beginning of their journey.
pg. 9HMHBYR Maya and the Return of the Godlings
8 to 12 By Rena Barron
320 pgs
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
June In this highly anticipated sequel, Maya and the godlings must return to the sinister
world of The Dark to retrieve the one thing keeping the veil between the worlds from
crumbling: her father’s soul. Maya’s orisha powers as a godling are out of control. And
even worse, the Lord of Shadows is mobilizing his forces for an all-out war against the
human world. This time, Maya and her friends will need all the help they can get. Even
*World English only if that means teaming up with their greatest enemies, the darkbringers. Perfect for fans
of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky and Willa of the Wood.
www.renabarron.com
HMHBYR Occasionally Happy Family
8 to 12 By Cliff Burke
224 pgs
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
May There are zero reasons for Theo Ripley to look forward to his family vacation. Not
only are he, sister Laura, and nature-obsessed Dad going to Big Bend, the least
popular National Park, but once there, the family will be camping. It doesn’t help that
this will be the first vacation they’re taking since Mom passed away. Once there, the
family contends with 110-degree days, wild bears, and an annoying amateur
ornithologist and his awful teenage vlogger son. Then, Theo’s dad hits him with a
whopper of a surprise: the whole trip is just a trick to introduce his secret new
girlfriend. Theo must find a way to face his grief and talk to his dad before his family is
forever changed.
Clarion Rainbow in the Dark
12 and Up By Sean McGinty
288 pgs
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
August High school senior Rainbow is trapped with three other teens in a game-like world
that may or may not be real. Together, they must complete quests and gain
experience to access their own forgotten memories, decode what happened to them,
and find a portal home. As Rainbow’s memories slowly return, the story of a lonely teen
facing senior year as the new kid in a small town emerges. Surreal, absurdist humor
balances sensitively handled themes of suicide, depression, and the search for identity
in an unpredictable and ultimately hopeful page-turner that's perfect for fans of Shaun
David Hutchinson, Adam Silvera, and Libba Bray's Going Bovine.
www.helloseanmcginty.com
HMHBYR Rescue at Lake Wild
8 to 12 By Terry Lynn Johnson
208 pgs
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
April Everyone knows that Madi Lewis is not allowed to bring home any more animals. After
she's saved hairless mice, two birds, a rabbit, and a stray tom cat, Madi’s parents
decide that if they find one more stray animal in the house, she won’t be allowed to
meet Jane Goodall at an upcoming gala event. But when Madi and her two best friends
rescue orphaned beaver kits, they find themselves at the center of a local conspiracy
that’s putting the beavers and their habitats in danger. As Madi and her friends race to
uncover the threat targeting the beavers, Madi must put her animal whisperer skills to
the test in both raising the orphaned beaver kits and staying out of trouble long enough.
www.terrylynnjohnson.com
Survivor Diaries series: Chinese (Simplified) – China South Booky Culture Media; Czech -
Albatros
pg. 10HMHBYR Seventh Raven
14 and Up By David Elliott
192 pgs Illus. by Rovina Cai
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
March When Robyn and his brothers are turned into ravens through the work of an unlucky
curse, their sister is their only hope to become human again. Though she’s never met
her brothers, April will stop at nothing to restore their humanity. But what about
Robyn, who always felt a greater affinity to the air than to the earth-bound lives of his
family?
David Elliott’s latest novel in verse explores the unintended consequences of our
actions, no matter our intentions, and is filled with powerful, timeless messages
teased from a Grimms’ fairy tale. Black-and-white illustrations throughout.
www.davidelliottbooks.com
Bull: Audio – Recorded Books; Book club – JLG; Chinese (Simplified) – Beijing Publishing
Group; Turkish – Duz Yazi
Voices: Audio – Recorded Books; Book club- JLG
HMHBYR Sixteen Scandals
12 and Up By Sophie Jordan
304 pgs
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
May The youngest of four daughters, Primrose Ainsworth is used to getting lost in the
shuffle. But when her parents decide to delay her debut into English society, Prim
hatches a plan to go rogue on the night of her sixteenth birthday. Donning a mask, Prim
escapes to the infamous Vauxhall Gardens for one wild night. When her cover is nearly
blown, a mysterious stranger intercedes, and Prim finds an unexpected partner in
*World English only mischief . . . and romance. But when it’s revealed her new ally isn’t who he says he is,
her one night of fun may last past dawn. www.sophiejordan.net
HMHBYR Tag Team (Early Reader)
4 to 7 By Raúl the Third
56 pgs
6-1/2 x 9
April After last night’s match, the stadium is a mess! There is so much work to be done
and luchador El Toro feels overwhelmed. Enter . . . La Oink Oink! With the collaborative
spirit they have in the ring, El Toro and La Oink Oink tackle the cleaning up together. La
Oink Oink sweeps and El Toro picks up the trash. La Oink Oink washes the dishes,
and El Toro dries them. Together, an insurmountable mountain of chores becomes a
series of fun tasks for these two wrestling friends! This early reader features detailed
illustrations and easy Spanish and English vocabulary words.
Vamos! series: TV – Silvergate Media
pg. 11HMHBYR These Hollow Vows
14 and Up By Lexi Ryan
320 pgs
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
July Brie hates the Fae and refuses to have anything to do with them, even if that means
starving on the street. But when her sister is sold to the sadistic king of the Unseelie
court to pay a debt, she'll do whatever it takes to get her back — including making a
deal with the king himself to steal three magical relics from the Seelie court.
To gain access to the Seelie court, Brie must pose as a potential bride for Prince
*Art not final Ronan, and she soon finds herself falling for him. Unwilling to let her heart distract her,
she accepts help from a band of Unseelie misfits with their own secret agenda. As Brie
spends time with their mysterious leader, Finn, she struggles to resist his seductive
charm. Caught between two dangerous courts, Brie must decide who to trust with her
loyalty – and with her heart.
HMHBYR Training Day (Early Reader)
4 to 7 By Raúl the Third
56 pgs
6-1/2 x 9
April It’s training day! Task #1: Getting out of bed. Usually that’s not so hard, but being the
champion luchador isn’t easy. Today, El Toro is feeling uninspired. But his coach,
Kooky Dooky, knows that practice makes better and it’s important for El Toro to stay in
shape and keep training! Readers will cheer as El Toro’s spirits are lifted with a little
help from his community and he trains hard to win his next big wrestling match against
The Wall!
These eye-popping illustrations will appeal to comic book fans and encourage visual
literacy, with an easy-to-follow mix of Spanish and English vocabulary words.
Vamos! series: TV – Silvergate Media
HMHBYR Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
8 to 12 By Karina Yan Glaser
320 pgs
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
September 2020 When autumn arrives on 141st Street, the Vanderbeekers are busy helping Mr.
Beiderman get ready for the New York City Marathon and making sure the
mysterious person sleeping in the community garden gets enough to eat. But when
they discover the identity of the person making a home in the community garden’s
shed, their world turns upside down as they learn what it means to care for someone in
an impossible situation. Return to 141st Street with Isa, Jessie, Oliver, Hyacinth, and
Laney as they attempt to make their neighborhood a better place, one heartfelt plan at
a time. www.karinaglaser.com
Vanderbeekers of 141st Street: Chinese (Simplified) – Beijing Yuchen, French –
Casterman, German – HarperCollins, Japanese – Tokuma Shoten, Korean – Seedbook,
Norwegian – Mangschou, Polish – MAC, Portugal – 2020, Romanian – ART, Russian –
Clever, Turkish – Yabanci
pg. 12HMHBYR Willoughbys Return
8 to 12 By Lois Lowry
176 pgs
5-1/4 x 7-3/4
September 2020 The Willoughby siblings became heirs to the Melanoff candy company and everything
has turned out just splendidly, except for one problem: Richie Willoughby, son of
Timothy Willoughby, is an only child and is quite lonely. Just as Richie finally begins to
make friends with neighbors Winifred and Winston Poore, selling sweets is made illegal,
and the family's fortune is put in jeopardy. To make matters worse, his horrible
grandparents—frozen atop a Swiss mountain thirty years ago—have thawed, remain in
perfect health, and are making their way home again.
The first book in the series, New York Times bestseller The Willoughbys, is now an
animated film starring Ricky Gervais, Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane
Krakowski, and Sean Cullen on Netflix! www.loislowry.com
Willoughbys Return: Book club – JLG, Spanish – Grupo Anaya
Willoughbys: French – L’Ecole des Loisirs, German – DTV, Hebrew – Tal-May, Italian –
Il Castoro, Korean – RH Korea, Polish – Nasza Ksiegarnia, Romanian – ART, Spanish –
Anaya, Turkish – Arkadas, UK/ANZ – Boxer Books (exp. Sept. 2019)
pg. 13www.hmhbooks.com/imprints/etch
Graphic Novels
HMHBYR Before They Were Artists: Famous Illustrators as Kids
8 to 12 By Elizabeth Haidle
64 pgs
7-1/2 x 10
April This vibrantly illustrated graphic novel anthology brings to life the childhood
experiences of beloved artists and illustrators such as Wanda Gág, Maurice Sendak,
and Jerry Pinkney. Stylish illustrations paired with small vignettes and anecdotes
from the artists’ early lives helps illuminate the hard work, triumphs, failures, and
inspiration that helped forge their successful careers. Look for the companion book
Before They Were Authors: Famous Writers as Kids. www.docucomix.com
Before They Were Authors: Chinese (Complex) – Walker Cultural, Chinese (Simplified) –
Citic, Turkish - Epsilon
HMHBYR Clash
8 to 12 By Kayla Miller
224 pgs
5-1/2 x 8
July There’s a new kid in town! From the moment Natasha sets foot in class, it’s clear
she’s one of the coolest kids in sixth grade. Olive tries her best to befriend Nat, but it
seems like the only thing they have in common is that they both want to hang out with
Olive’s friends! Watching as Natasha gets closer with some of her best buds, Olive can’t
help but worry that they’re starting to like Nat more than they like her…
The New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Kayla Miller delivers a nuanced
look at navigating middle school friendships and the importance of both empathy and
respect. www.kayla-miller.com
Click (#1): Hebrew – Yedioth, Korean – Dasan, Spanish – Maeva
Camp (#2): Korean – Dasan, Spanish – Maeva
Act (#3): Spanish – Maeva
HMHBYR Dinomighty!
8 to 12 By Doug Paleo
224 pgs Illus. by Aaron Blecha
5-1/2 x 8-1/2
September Readers of Dog Man, Hilo, and The Bad Guys will love the outrageous and zany
humor paired with the action-packed adventure in this exciting graphic novel series
about dinosaur heroes on a quest to fight for good over evil.
On their own, they are four mild-mannered dinos, but together they are…
DINOMIGHTY! Everything is pleasant and good in Dinotown until Teri-Dactyl discovers
a cryptic email that says the precious Golden Egglettes are in danger! Dinomighties
unite! But can they spring into action fast enough to save these valuable jewels from
evil baddies? www.gregtrine.com www.monstersquid.com
Rights licensed: Spanish – Norma
pg. 14HMHBYR Need for Speed Caper
8 to 12 By Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
144 pgs
5-1/2 x 8
May Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Zooming off to Dubai for her next caper! It's
up to Carmen and her crew to stop VILE from stealing a high-speed supercar to use
for their evil exploits. But when an old rivalry gets in the way, can Carmen and the
gang make a new plan before it's too late? High speeds and high stakes await in the
City of Gold!
Sticky Rice Caper: French – Hachette Livre, Polish – Insignis Media, UK/ANZ – Five
Mile Media
HMHBYR Oh My Gods!
8 to 12 By Stephanie Cooke & Insha Fitzpatrick
200 pgs Illus. by Juliana Moon
5-1/2 x 8
January 2021 Oh My Gods!, the first in a new middle grade graphic novel series, offers a fresh and
funny spin on Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Rick Riordan.
Thirteen-year-old Karen’s life is turned upside down when she moves to Greece to live
with her eccentric, mysterious father, Zed. Gone are her totally normal, ordinary days of
playing video games and watching movies – classmates at her new school, Mt.
Olympus Junior High, are being turned to stone! (As if junior high wasn’t hard enough
already.) As Karen discovers that the students at Mt. Olympus are all gods and
goddesses, everything she thought she knew is up in the air. And if Karen’s classmates
are immortal beings, what does that make her?
www.ifitzpatrick.com www.julianamoon.com
HMHBYR ParaNorthern
8 to 12 By Stephanie Cooke
240 pgs Illus. by Mari Costa
5-1/2 x 8
July It’s fall break in the supernatural town of North Haven, and young witch Abby’s plans
include pitching in at her mom’s magical coffee shop, practicing her potion making, and
playing board games with her best friends—a pumpkinhead, a wolf-girl, and a ghost.
But when Abby finds her younger sister being picked on by some speed demons, she
lets out a burst of magic so strong, it opens a portal to a realm of chaos bunnies. And
while these bunnies may look cute, they’re about to bring the a-hop-calypse (and get
Abby in a cauldronful of trouble) unless she figures out a way to reverse the powerful
magic she unwittingly released. What’s a witch to do? www.maricosta.strikingly.com
pg. 15Nonfiction
HMHBYR In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers
12 and Up By Don Brown
128 pgs
6-5/8 x 10-1/4
August The consequences of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York
City, both political and personal, were vast and continue to reverberate today. Don
Brown brings his journalistic eye and attention to moving individual stories to help
teens contextualize what they already know about the day, as well as broaden their
understanding of the chain of events that occurred in the attack’s wake.
Profound, troubling, and deeply moving, this latest graphic novel from Sibert Honor- and
YALSA Award-winning creator bears witness to our history—and the ways it shapes our
future. www.booksbybrown.com
Fever Year: Korean – Dourei Publication Co.
HMHBYR It Doesn’t Have to Be Awkward
12 and Up By Dr. Drew and Paulina Pinsky
256 pgs
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
April From celebrity M.D. Dr. Drew Pinsky and his daughter Paulina Pinsky comes an
entertaining and comprehensive guide to sex, relationships, and consent in today’s
#Metoo era. Perfect for teens, parents, and educators to facilitate open and positive
conversations around the tricky topic of consent.
HMHBYR Untitled
8 to 12 By Veronica Chambers
96 pgs
8-1/2 x 10-1/2
June Black Lives Matter has been the trigger to major social reform in 2020. The movement
has lead to a growing collective understanding that deep seated racism and all of its
injustices is an American problem that threatens the future of our democracy. It also
shown that the power of the people is greater than the people in power - and that the
people’s greatest tool is protest.
*Placeholder - cover not With a hybrid of stunning photographs, informative essays, eye-opening interviews, and
yet revealed important quotes intent on fostering continued momentum for racial justice, this book
focuses on the current moment encapsulated by the Black Lives Matter movement,
and what this means for our future. With use of photos from The New York Times.
pg. 16CLASSICS – PICTURE BOOKS
Virginia Lee Burton
MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL (1939)
A timeless tale of transportation and cooperation.
LITTLE HOUSE (1942) *Caldecott Medal*
The beloved classic about a little house in the country and the changes that come to her.
KATY AND THE BIG SNOW (1943)
Katy, a brave and untiring tractor, makes it possible for the townspeople to do their jobs.
LIFE STORY (1962, updated 2009)
Told through five acts, Burton’s art and text tell the history of earth from beginning to present day.
Steve Jenkins www.stevejenkinsbooks.com
BIGGEST, STRONGEST, FASTEST (1995)
An informative introduction to the "world records" held by fourteen members of the animal kingdom.
WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A TAIL LIKE THIS? (2003) *Caldecott Honor*
Explore the many amazing things animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails.
ANIMAL BOOK (2013)
A rich treasury that explores the world around us and the extraordinary creatures that we share it with.
Dav Pilkey
Big Dog and Little Dog: Big Dog is ready for some fun. Little Dog is ready, too. These two puppy pals can always share!
BIG DOG AND LITTLE DOG (1997) BIG DOG AND LITTLE DOG WEARING SWEATERS (1998)
BIG DOG AND LITTLE DOG GOING FOR A WALK (1997) BIG DOG AND LITTLE DOG MAKING A MISTAKE (1999)
BIG DOG AND LITTLE DOG GETTING IN TROUBLE (1997)
Alice Schertle & Jill McElmurry
Little Blue Truck: www.hmhbooks.com/littlebluetruck
Beep! Beep! Beep! Meet our favorite truck Blue and his farm animal friends, who help one another, help others, and have some
fun along the way.
LITTLE BLUE TRUCK (2008) LITTLE BLUE TRUCK’S CHRISTMAS (2014) LITTLE BLUE TRUCK’S SPRINGTIME (2017)
LITTLE BLUE TRUCK LEADS THE WAY (2009) LITTLE BLUE TRUCK’S HALLOWEEN (2016)
Chris Van Allsburg www.chrisvanallsburg.com
JUMANJI (1981) *Caldecott Medal*
The game looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But little did they know….
WRECK OF THE ZEPHYR (1983)
At the edge of a cliff lies the wreck of a small sailboat. How did it get there?
POLAR EXPRESS (1985) *Caldecott Medal*
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa.
ZATHURA (2002)
After twenty years, Zathura picks up where Jumanji left off. What happens when Danny and Walter roll the dice?
Anna Walker www.annawalker.com.au
FLORETTE (2018) *NY Times Best Illustrated*
A little girl is sad to leave behind her beloved garden when she moves from the country to the city – until she makes a magical
discovery near her new home.
LOTTIE & WALTER (2019)
An original, compelling, and visually stunning treatment of a common childhood predicament: overcoming a fear of the water.
David Wiesner www.hmhbooks.com/wiesner
TUESDAY (1991) *Caldecott Medal*
The unpredictable events of a particular Tuesday unroll with the precision and clarity of a silent movie.
SECTOR 7 (1999) *Caldecott Honor*
The unparalleled adventure of a boy who travels to the Cloud Dispatch Center for Sector 7.
FLOTSAM (2006) *Caldecott Medal*
A bright, science-minded boy goes to the beach to collect flotsam and instead finds a secret camera washed ashore.
MR. WUFFLES! (2013) *Caldecott Honor*
Mr. Wuffles ignores all his cat toys but one: a spaceship piloted by small green aliens.
Pamela Zagarenski pzagarenski.com
SLEEP LIKE A TIGER (2012), by Mary Logue *Caldecott Honor*
A rare gem of a bedtime story, with luminous mixed-media paintings that non-sleepy children could examine for hours.
WHISPER (2015)
Pamela Zagarenski debuts as an author in this tender picture book about the magic of reading and the power of imagination.
HENRY & LEO (2016)
The transcendent nature of friendship and love between a boy and his stuffed toy lion.
ZOLA’S ELEPHANT (2018), by Randall de Sève
From a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and New York Times bestselling author comes a tender, witty story of imagination gone wild.
pg. 17CLASSICS – FICTION
Kwame Alexander www.kwamealexander.com
CROSSOVER (2014) *Newbery Medal*
Basketball and heartache share the court in this slam-dunk novel.
BOOKED (2016)
Soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage as twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words.
REBOUND (2018)
A dynamic prequel to the Newbery Medal-winning Crossover, featuring the twins’ father, Chuck “Da Man” Bell.
CROSSOVER graphic novel (2019)
Award winning CROSSOVER is brought to life as a graphic novel with stunning illustrations by star talent Dawud Anyabwile.
Karen Cushman
CATHERINE, CALLED BIRDY (1994) *Newbery Honor*
Catherine chronicles her sometimes outrageous strategies to thwart her father’s plans to marry her off in Medieval England.
MIDWIFE’S APPRENTICE (1995) *Newbery Medal*
A nameless, unloved girl becomes a hero when she becomes an apprentice to a midwife.
BALLAD OF LUCY WHIPPLE (1996)
City-bred Lucy Whipple declares her independence by resisting life in rough-and-tumble Gold Rush California.
Eleanor Estes
MIDDLE MOFFAT (1942) *Newbery Honor*
Jane Moffat decides to become a figure of mystery… the mysterious “Middle Moffat.”
RUFUS M. (1943) *Newbery Honor*
You've never met anyone quite like Rufus Moffat. He gets things done, but his way.
HUNDRED DRESSES (1944) *Newbery Honor*
Wanda Petronski is laughed at because she always wears a faded blue dress, until her classmates learn a lesson.
GINGER PYE (1951) *Newbery Medal*
Ginger Pye, the smartest dog ever, steals everybody's heart… until someone steals him!
PINKY PYE (2000)
A furious black kitten abandoned on their doorstep endears itself to the whole family and changes their lives.
Mary Downing Hahn
WAIT TILL HELEN COMES (1986) *Now a Major Motion Picture*
Two siblings must adjust to their malicious new stepsister, Heather, who starts talking to a ghost named Helen.
OLD WILLIS PLACE (2004)
Diana and George are bound to a decaying Victorian mansion by a mysterious set of rules – rules that can only be broken by
making contact with a new girl who moves in.
DEEP, DARK, AND DANGEROUS (2007) *Under option by Anonymous Content*
The long-buried secret of a young girl’s death surfaces when a mysterious girl sabotages Ali’s idyllic vacation in Maine.
R. L. LaFevers www.rllafevers.com
Theodosia, illus. by Yoko Tanaka: *Under option by Cottonwood and ZDF*
The Museum of Legends and Antiquities houses many ancient artifacts—and the curses that come with them!
THEODOSIA AND THE SERPENTS OF CHAOS (2007) THEODOSIA AND THE EYES OF HORUS (2010)
THEODOSIA AND THE STAFF OF OSIRIS (2008) THEODOSIA AND THE LAST PHARAOH (2011)
Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, illus. by Kelly Murphy:
Nate never dreamed that mythical beasts were real… until he became a beastologist-in-training.
FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX (2009) BASILISK’S LAIR (2010)
WYVERNS’ TREASURE (2010) UNICORN’S TALE (2011)
Lois Lowry www.loislowry.com
NUMBER THE STARS (1989) *Newbery Medal*
This remarkable work of historical fiction tells the profound story about a very brave ten-year-old Danish girl and how the
Nazis threaten her Jewish best friend in the war-torn world of 1943.
GIVER (1993) *Newbery Medal*, now a Major Motion Picture
Twelve-year-old Jonas begins to understand the dark secrets of his seemingly ideal world after he is given his life assignment.
SON (2012)
The thrilling conclusion to the Giver Quartet that wrestles with ideas of human freedom.
Kate Milford www.clockworkfoundry.com
Greenglass House Stories: THIEF KNOT (2019)
BLUECROWNE (2018) Ghosts, a kidnapping, a crew of young detectives, and family
Smugglers, magic, and pyrotechnics mix in a new adventure secrets mix in this new standalone mystery set in the world
from a New York Times best-selling author. of the best-selling Greenglass House
Gary Schmidt www.hmhbooks.com/schmidt
LIZZIE BRIGHT AND THE BUCKMINSTER BOY (2004) *Newbery Honor*
This historical novel, based on the true story of a community's destruction, follows Turner Buckminster and Lizzie Bright as
their friendship forms and their lives are changed.
WEDNESDAY WARS (2007) *Newbery Honor*
An unforgettable antihero in a wonderfully witty and compelling novel about a teenage boy’s mishaps and adventures over
the course of the school year.
OKAY FOR NOW (2011) *National Book Award Finalist*
A story teeming with distinctive characters and invaluable lessons about love and survival.
pg. 18www.curiousgeorge.com
HMHBYR Curiosity Is...
4 to 7 By H. A. Rey
32 pgs
8 x 8-7/8
April Who better to explore all the wonderful things curiosity can be than Curious George?
Curious George and curious kids know that meeting someone new, trying something
different, and learning from mistakes make each day more exciting and offer
opportunities to grow. This gift book with a sweet rhyming text and surprising reveals
on every sturdy page is a perfect gift for graduation, starting a new school, or any
new adventure!
HMHBYR Curious George Wash Your Hands (CGTV Board book)
Up to 3 By Rey, H. A.
20 pgs
7-1/2 x 6-3/4
April When should Curious George wash his hands? Why does George wash his hands . . .
and how does he do it? Join George on a playful romp through his day as he learns
more about germs and hand-washing. This accessible story features informational text
about germs and cleanliness for the youngest readers. This is the perfect primer for little
ones just learning to wash their hands.
*Art not final
pg. 19Novelty
HMHBYR Clarinet and Trumpet (book with shaker)
4 to 7 By Melanie Ellsworth
32 pgs Illus. by John Herzog
8-1/4 x 9-3/4
March Clarinet and Trumpet are friends from the very first note. But their friendship falls flat
when a new woodwind—Oboe—sets the tone in the music room. Trumpet tries
everything to get Clarinet's attention again, but Clarinet doesn't change her tune. The
story crescendos until the woodwinds face off against the brass section in an
ear-splitting musical duel. How will Clarinet and Trumpet bring the band back
together again and save their melodious friendship?
HMHBYR Grow
Up to 3 By Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
12 pgs Illus. by Hsulynn Pang
7x7
March Pull tabs transform this book into a plant that can be displayed in a new baby's
home. The perfect gift for new parents and sure to be a hit at baby showers!
This loving ode to children, as they grow from tender seed to wildest vine, features
lush illustrations of blossoming plants. Sturdy slide tabs make leaves and flowers
“grow” out of the top of each page, so this gift-worthy book can be displayed like a
beautiful plant in a new family’s home. A read-aloud board book to treasure and
share with growing children for years to come. www.advocate-art.com/hsulynn-pang
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