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Hello Librarian Friends,
We're inspired by the words of beloved children's book author Mem Fox, “When I say to a parent, ‘read to a child’, I don't want it to sound like medicine. I want it to sound like chocolate.”
We hope you'll find new delicious stories for your students in this selection of books from our publishers, who have garnered rave reviews from
Booklist,
Publishers Weekly,
Foreword Reviews,
Kirkus Reviews,
Midwest Book Review, and other leading reviewers. Their titles have also received numerous awards. The selection presented is a variety-pack of fascinating reading, and each book is sure to appeal to many of your young listeners and readers.
Thank you for your time, and for all that you do!
All of us at the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)
Table of Contents:
Children's Picture Book Titles: Fiction
Art & Photography |
Education |
Home & Garden
Nature & Environment |
Parenting & Family |
Popular Fiction |
Travel
Young Reader: Fiction
Historical |
Popular Fiction |
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Young Reader: Nonfiction
Biography & Memoir
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Children's Picture Book: Fiction / Art & Photography
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IT’S JUST A BUNNYPALOOZA
by Brenda Faatz & Peter Trimarco
Illustrated by Peter Trimarco
Notable Kids Publishing
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It’s Just a Bunnypalooza champions the power of imagination to bring people together.” –
Foreword Clarion
“Infectiously enthusiastic about dance and imagination... bouncy, vibrant verbs make this an excellent read-aloud... whimsical illustrations capture the story’s kinetic joy.” –
Kirkus Reviews
Lizzy learns to dance from animals, but is embarrassed when children giggle at her over-active imagination. Creative Child Magazine's Book of the Year.
ISBN: 978-0997085174 (Hardcover)
Ordering info: IPG, Follett, Ingram Wholesale
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Children's Picture Book: Fiction / Education
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ALLY ALONE
One of Six Award Winning Hardcover Storybooks from Baxter's Corner: Collection I
by L.S.V. Baker
Illustrated by M.E.B. Stottmann
Baxter's Corner
Encourage discussions of the social struggles children face, such as an absent parent, which is what Ally the Alligator deals with in
Ally Alone.
“Captivated the young students. The additional resources... have given our counselor ideas for lessons to help build the skills focused on in your books.”
—Jennifer Fernbach, M.Ed., Instructional Facilitator, Moore Elementary
ISBN: 978-1938647192 (Hardcover)
978-1938647253 (Set of Six)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Amazon, Barnes & Noble
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MR. MOUTHFUL LEARNS HIS LESSON
by Joseph Kimble
Illustrated by Kerry Bell
Iguana Books
About a main character whose fancy talk creates comic scenes with kids, who can’t understand him. Winner of multiple awards.
The National Parenting Center describes it as “funny, silly, creative” and “superb,” with “fantastic” illustrations. Says it teaches life lessons “ingeniously.”
BlueInk calls it “charming,” “amusing,” and “polished.”
ISBN: 978-1771802291 (Paperback)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Amazon, Barnes & Noble
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READING IS FUN! IMAGINE THAT!
Book One
by Ruth A. Radmore
Illustrated by Isaak Lien
SparkPress
12 story-poems designed to encourage imaginative and creative thinking, writing, decision-making, self-awareness, construction, and artwork. Finalist in both the Indie Excellence Book Awards and International Book Awards.
“Uniquely warm and inspiring... [the stories] remind me of one of my all-time heroes: Mr. Rogers! They are kind, nurturing, and so encouraging.” —Tom Soma, Former Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities
ISBN: 978-1943006380 (Hardcover)
(Also Available as an eBook)
Ordering info: Ingram Publisher Services
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Children's Picture Book: Fiction / Home & Garden
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A MOUSE IN THE WHITE HOUSE
by Richard Ballo
Illustrated by Lisa J. Michaels
Tolman Main Press
It is tough being small, and a mouse, being chased by people and a cat.
The Mouse in the White House shows a mouse with a playful attitude. Kids will see the interior of the White House, learn about people who work there, and the kid solves the mouse problem.
ISBN: 978-1945518003 (Hardcover)
Ordering info: Baker & Taylor Publisher Services
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Children's Picture Book: Fiction / Nature & Environment
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NEVER STOP WONDERING
by Emily Morgan
Illustrated by Jacqui Crocetta
National Science Teaching Association
This colorful book celebrates our sense of wonder and how curiosity is key to cracking mysteries of the universe. Packed with lively rhymes and fun illustrations, it demonstrates how the need to know leads to great scientific discoveries.
Activities at the end prompt readers to study their surroundings, ask questions, test ideas, and question some more.
ISBN: 978-1681406503 (Hardcover)
978-1681400082 (Paperback)
978-1681403519 (eBook)
Ordering info: IPG
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NEXT TIME YOU SEE A BEE
by Emily Morgan
National Science Teaching Association
Next Time You See a Bee reveals the big impact these little insects have on the world, physical features of bees, how they pollinate flowers, the wide variety of North America’s native bee species, why they are threatened, and what readers can do to help.
ISBN: 978-1681406527 (Hardcover)
978-1681406510 (Paperback)
Ordering info: IPG
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Children's Picture Book: Fiction / Parenting & Family
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CRABBY CRABS AND CHOCOLATE CAKE
by Stephanie Ballo
Illustrated by Karissa Costa
Little Mouse Press
In this heartwarming tale, a young boy worries about losing his big brother to the big city, when his brother gets on the same boat that takes the crabs and chocolate cakes off their Chesapeake island home. The older brother is only going to school.
ISBN: 978-1945518010 (Hardcover)
Ordering info: Brodart, Little Mouse Press
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Children's Picture Book: Fiction / Popular Fiction
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MOOSE MISCHIEF: A PANCAKE SURPRISE!
by Danielle Gillespie-Hallinan
TypeWorm Publishing
A zany moose, who says he’s the very best chef in Alaska, offers to make pancakes for Cooper’s mom’s birthday. Is the moose as talented as he claims?
ISBN: 978-0997928006 (Hardcover)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Todd Communications (Alaska only), Amazon
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Children's Bilingual Picture Book: Fiction / Travel
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WHEN YOUR SCHOOL BUS GOES TO MEXICO
Cuando Tu Camión Escolar Se Va a México
by M. S. Holm
Illustrated by Hermelinda Vargas
Sentry Books / Great West Publishing
Moonbeam Award Winner: Best Children's Spanish Language Book!
Sara and her brother are the last kids on the school bus when their driver, Joe, offers to tell them the story of an old bus that travels south of the border.
“A cultural discovery book that encourages the celebration of differences.” —
Midwest Book Review
ISBN: 978-0979619953 (Hardcover)
978-0997455359 (Paperback)
Ordering info: Baker & Taylor, Ingram Wholesale, Sentry Books
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Young Reader: Fiction / Historical
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DASH AND VICTORIA FIND TRUE LOVE
by Vicki Tashman
Illustrated by Wendy All
Historical Tails
“A charming early reader that brings warmth to common fears and jealousies through the historical story of a beloved queen and her cherished dog.” —
Foreword Reviews
Dash, Queen Victoria’s dog, feels cast aside when Prince Albert comes to the palace but learns that his heart is bigger than he thought. 48 fully illustrated pages for ages 4-8.
ISBN: 978-0997209433 (Paperback)
978-0997209440 (eBook)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale
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FEROCIOUS FALL: OUR WILD WEATHER ESCAPES
The 1950s Adventures of Pete and Carol Ann series
by C.A. Hartnell
Hawk Prints Publishing
Ferocious Fall: Our Wild Weather Escapes is the third installment from
The 1950s Adventures of Pete and Carol Ann series where fictional characters Pete and Carol Ann, along with Buddy the beagle hound, try to escape wild weather and even wilder bullies with action-packed adventures and mystery.
ISBN: 978-0999213629 (Paperback)
978-0999213629 (eBook)
(Also Available as an Audiobook)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Barnes & Noble, Amazon
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Young Reader: Fiction / Popular Fiction
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DEWEY FAIRCHILD, SIBLING PROBLEM SOLVER
by Lorri Horn
Amberjack Publishing
Dewey Fairchild’s problem-solving skills are legendary, but when he expands his business to include sibling problems, he finds himself seeing his oddest clients to date and hatching the craziest of schemes to help siblings get along.
Sequel to
Dewey Fairchild, Teacher Problem Solver and
Dewey Fairchild, Parent Problem Solver, a
Kirkus Reviews Middle Grade Book of the Year (2017).
ISBN: 978-1948705417 (Hardcover)
978-1948705424 (eBook)
Ordering info: IPG (available October 2019)
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Young Reader: Fiction / Science Fiction & Fantasy
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WINNIE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING MOONSTONES
Volume One of The Troll Series
by J.P. Coman
Illustrated by Maïlys Pitcher
Crimson Dragon Publishing
How far will you go to save magic? Winnie didn’t really want to go camping with Dad and Jerry, but when she finds a real live troll that needs her help, how can she refuse?
Winnie’s adventure is just beginning when she and Jerry encounter wild animals, mystical whirlpools, and creepy caves to help their new friends!
ISBN: 978-1944644055 (Paperback)
978-1-944644-06-2 (eBook)
Ordering info: Itasca Books, Overdrive, Crimson Dragon Publishing
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Young Reader: Nonfiction / Biography & Memoir
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GRAMPIE
True Home Stories from the Life of Alexander Graham Bell
by Carol Lauritzen and Laurel Mathewson
Wake-Robin Press
Grampie offers a glimpse into the personal side of Alexander Graham Bell’s life and legacy, inviting us to ponder the question Bell answered throughout his life as a parent and grandparent: What does it look like to lovingly cultivate scientific curiosity at home?
ISBN: 978-1946970916 (Hardcover)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Amazon, Barnes & Noble
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