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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

ATTACK! BOSS! CHEAT CODE! A GAMER’S ALPHABET by Chris Barton, illustrated by Joey Spiotto

COUNTING ON LETTERS: FROM A1 TO Z26 AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN by Mark Gonyea

CRAZY FOR SCIENCE WITH CARMELO THE SCIENCE FELLOW by Carmelo Piazza with Jim Buckley

MR. COOL by Birdy Jones, illustrated by Tara Lynch

OH, BABY! by Chad Geran

PATCHWORK GOES UNDER COVER by Jacqueline Schmidt

STEAMPUNK CITYby Manuel Sumberac

TODAY I’M GOING TO WEAR by Dan Stiles

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978-1-57687-701-2$14.95/$14.95 Can.

BISAC 1: Juvenile Nonfiction - Games & Activities -Video & Electronic GamesBISAC 2: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - AlphabetBISAC 3: Juvenile Nonfiction - Computers -Entertainment & GamesPage Count: 32 Trim Size: 8 x 8Carton Count: 12Age: 8-12 years Grade: Grades 3-7

Marketing and Publicityreview copies to children's book reviewpublications and blogsoutreach to gaming publicationsincluding GAME INFORMER,GAMESPOT, IGN, KOTAKU, PCGAMER, GAME DEVELOPER

online banner ads in kid-oriented onlinepublications, gaming publications andparent-friendly tech websites, includingBoy's Life, gameinformer.com,Wired.com's Geek Dadreach out to holiday round-ups andcatalogs outreach to librarians

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SHARK VS TRAIN/CHRIS BARTON/HC 9780316007627 4/10 LITTLE, BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNGREADERS $17.00

FALSE IDENTITIES/CHRIS BARTON/HC 9780803733107 4/11 PENGUIN/DIAL $16.00Comp Titles ISBN On sale Publisher PriceGUINESS BOOK OF RECORDS GAMER'SEDITIONS 9781904994954 11/13 GUINESS WORLD RECORDS $14.99

THE ART OF VIDEO GAMES/CHRISMELISSINOS/… 978-1-59962-110-4 3/12 WELCOME BOOKS $40.00

STAR WARS ABC/BOARD BOOK 9780545227384 7/10 SCHOLASTIC $12.99DCSUPERHEROES ABC 123/DAVID BARKATZ/BOA… 9781935703655 12/12 DOWNTOWN BOOKWORKS $9.99

Attack! Boss! Cheat Code!A Gamer's Alphabet

Chris BartonAn ironic yet informative alphabet that defines the most important gaming termsthat everyone needs to know, Attack! Boss! Cheat Code! A Gamer's ABC is theultimate crossover gift for our age, a book that can actually bring together videogame-obsessed kids and their often perplexed parents. If you can decipher the following sentence, you don't need this book:

"This open beta game is in third-person but first-person is unlockable if you know thecheat code or install your own mod, but either way, for the best attack on the boss onthis level, try to grab that power-up!"

Almost any 9-year old could translate for you but if you don't have access to one, trythis book instead.

Brilliantly colorful illustrations by video game artist Joey Spiotto vividly embody the terminologyof video games, bringing the world of video games to life

Lucid definitions make terms clear and understandable, even for non-players

Presented as an alphabet, Attack! Boss! Cheat Code! is also an entertaining visual history andglossary of gaming, providing a solid understanding of terms that have made their way intoeveryday language, from "RPG" to "mod"

About the Author/IllustratorAuthor Residence: Austin, TXIllustrator Residence: Los Angeles, CAChris Barton is the acclaimed author of SHARK VS. TRAIN (Little, Brown), FALSEIDENTITIES (Dial), and THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS (Charlesbridge), both of whichreceived three starred reviews and made three major publishing best-of-the-year listsplus receiving many additional notices; in addition, SHARK VS. TRAIN was a NYTbestseller and THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS received a Sibert Honor. Chris lives inAustin, TX.Joey "Joe-bot" Spiotto is an illustrator from southern California. Joe has worked onfilm and video-game projects with Warner Bros., Electronic Arts, Telltale Games,Gazillion, and many more. His tee-shirts sell on Teefury.com, and his work is shown tthe high-profile Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles, CA.


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978-1-57687-702-9$10.95/$10.95 Can.

BISAC 1: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - AlphabetBISAC 2: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - CountingBISAC 3: Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - ColorsPage Count: 28 Trim Size: 9 x 7Carton Count: 48Age: 4-6 years Grade: Preschool - 1

Marketing and Publicityoutreach to parenting publications,online and print, and to mommy anddaddy bloggers and children's bookbloggers

design and art publications online and inprint

cross-promotion with author's websiteand blog at markgonyea.com; author isalso active on FB and Twitter

outreach to librarians through SLJ

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Counting on LettersFrom A to Z and 1 to 26

Mark GonyeaAn alliterative romp through the alphabet that combines letters with numbers for adouble-whammy of educational fun. This colorful alphabet and counting book is an exciting introduction to letter andnumbers for young children who are just beginning to recognize letters and numbers.Lots of elements combine to emphasize learning but in such a clever, fun-to-look-at waythat readers won't even realize they are learning as they go.Each letter is presented in a strongly contrasting color scheme that combines onesaturated hue with white for a bold look.

Bold graphics create a sense of movement Each letter is accompanied by a number, which is shown in numeral form Children can count the number of letters, reinforcing both the alphabetic and numeric learning

About the Author/IllustratorAuthor Residence: Burlington, VTMark Gonyea is the author of several books for children, including A Book AboutDesign, A Book About Color, and most recently, The Spooky Box (all from Henry Holt),as well as the web comic series Mr. Oblivious. His recent successful Kickstartercampaign for a graphic counting poster called One to One Hundred more than met itsmark. Mark spent the better portion of his early life watching tv, going to movies, andplaying video games, little realizing this was to be the essential ground work for asuccessful career in cartooning and graphic design. Mark lives in Burlington, Vermont.

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From A1 to Z26 and Everything In Between



978-1-57687-682-4$19.95/$19.95 Can.

BISAC 1: Juvenile Nonfiction - Science &Technology - Experiments & ProjectsBISAC 2: Juvenile Nonfiction - Science &Technology - GeneralBISAC 3: Juvenile Nonfiction - Science &Technology - BiologyPage Count: 96 Trim Size: 8 x 9Carton Count: 12Illustrations: MORE THAN 100 PHOTOGRAPHS Age: 6-9 years Grade: Grades 1-4

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Crazy for Science with Carmelo the ScienceFellow

Carmelo Piazza with James BuckleyA hands-on science book packed with fun experiments from rockstar scienceeducator Carmelo the Science Fellow! Designed to encourage kids' natural love of science from an early age, this bookpromotes scientific observation, exploration, and analysis in a way that little kids can getexcited about--through do-it-yourself experiments! Each chapter introduces a differentbranch of science, including biology, chemistry, and physics through kid-friendlyexperiments--all of which are linked to science curriculum requirements for gradesK through 3.

Each experiment includes an introductory question, complete materials list, step-by-stepinstructions, and Carmelo's characteristic kid-tested jokes--and is accompanied by full-colorphotosExperiments utilize common materials typically found around the houseA little bit of help from a grown-up is recommended, and encourages family science time

"With his exuberant personality, emphasizing humor above all, Mr. Piazza has earnedthe reputation as the archetypal cool teacher among the younger set."--The New YorkTimes

"Since getting tons of buzz for his goofball approach to science, Boerum Hill residentCarmelo Piazza has seen demand for his summer camps, kids' classes and birthdayparties soar."--Time Out Kids NY

About the Author/IllustratorAuthor Residence: Brooklyn, NYCarmelo "the Science Fellow" Piazza has been teaching science for more than 16years, and has become locally famous for his signature high-energy, funny, charismaticstyle. Carmelo's afterschool and summer camp programs are so popular that parentsline up overnight in frigid February temperatures to ensure their little ones a spot! In2013, Carmelo opened New York City's first Preschool of Science in Cobble Hill,Brooklyn--the 2014 class is already full. Carmelo's series of science experiment videosare popular on YouTube, and he is developing a television show. Carmelo has abachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's in environmental science. JimBuckley is the author of more than 25 books for kids, and has contributed hundreds ofarticles to dozens of national magazines. Formerly editor of two national children'smagazines, Jim was also senior editor with NFL Publishing and editorial projectsmanager for Sports Illustrated. Jim lives in San Diego, CA.

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Reach up and grab your head. Feel that? No,

not your hair. And take off that hat in the house!

Now . . . try again. Feel what’s underneath your

hair? That’s your skull! The bones of your skull

are super-hard so they can

protect your brain. Your brain

is the most important part of

your body, so you gotta keep it

safe! (That’s why you wear a

helmet when you ride some-

thing . . . that’s a time to keep it

extra-safe!) If something whacks

your head, your skull protects

your big brain.

In this experiment, you’re going to

invent a skull. Then we’ll smash it

against a wall! (Don’t worry. Smash-

ing is a key part of the experiment.

No actual skulls will be hurt.)

Along with the materials to make your new

skull, you’ll be using one other important

piece of gear: Your actual brain! Your brain will

give you ideas on how to make the skull. Then

your brain will tell your eyes and hands how to

build it. Having a brain is pretty cool, right?

STUFF YOU NEED:

• Balloons• A pile of stuf

f from

around your house,

such as: • styrofoam • cups • wrapping paper

• cotton • old socks • felt • egg cartons

• bubble wrap

• newspaper • tape...lots of

tape!

STEP STEP:BY

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FILL A BALLOON WITH WATER. If you need help tying the balloon tightly, ask one of those people who used to be kids (you know...grown-ups!). From now on, this water balloon is your brain!

Now you’re going to INVENT A SKULL FOR YOUR BALLOON-BRAIN. You can use any of the materials you’ve gathered (don’t be afraid to try some that are not on my list.) Don’t buy any materials . . . be creative! Just use the stuff you find around your house.

2.

Build the skull around your balloon-brain. It should surround the entire balloon, ready to protect it from harm! Think about combining hard and soft materials. When you think your skull is well protected...

...THROW IT AGAINST A WALL! Yep, it’s testing time here at Skull Central. (Quick tip: To avoid a giant mess, do your testing outside. You’ll thank me later.) Stand a few feet away from the wall and toss the skull-covered balloon at it.

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If your balloon does not pop, you saved your brain! You are now a SKULL INVENTOR! If your balloon pops, clean up the mess . . . and then it’s back to the drawing board! Scientists always learn from their mistakes!

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“Why did the skeleton chase the skull? It wanted

to get ahead!”

“Burst your balloon? No

worries! Science is all about trial and

error. That means if it doesn’t work,

try again!”

“The biggest dinosaur skull

ever found was eight feet (2.4 meters) long. It was from a torosaurus. Good luck

finding a hat that fits that head!”

Your skull feels like one big bone, doesn’t it? Nope! The entire skull has more than 20 bones in it. The hard, round part on top is formed by four larger pieces that fit together like jigsaw puzzles. Just be sure not to lose any pieces!

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Stuck behind enemy

lines? Need to send a

secret note to your friend?

Want to hide your latest

great joke from rival

comics? Now you can! I’m

going to show you how to

make invisible ink!

(Note: I did not use invisible

ink to write this book. Other-

wise, you would not be able to

read it. I used visible ink. But that’s for

another lesson...)

STUFF YOU NEED:

• whole milk (make sure it’s

not half-milk...get it?)

• a glass for the milk

• paper to write on

• cotton swabs for

dipping pencils

for revealing

(you’ll see...really!)

• a friend (for reading)

STEP STEP:BY1.

POUR YOURSELF A GLASS OF MILK. Dip your cotton swab into the milk. Use the cotton swab like a pen, and write on the paper. When the tip runs dry, dip again and finish writing!

Now take the paper and gently move it through the air. As you do, THE MILK WILL EVAPORATE. The paper is dry . . . or is it? Bwa-ha-ha! (Sorry, that was my mad scientist coming out . . . I’m better now.)

2.

The water has evaporated, but the fat from the milk is still there on the paper. You need some-thing to stick to the fat. THIS WILL REVEAL YOUR HIDDEN MESSAGE.

3.

HERE’S THE COOL PART: Take two pencils and rub the tips of the pencils together. Do this while hold-ing the pencils above your hidden message. It will look like black snow or pepper is falling. That’s the graphite from the pencils.

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Now take your pointer finger and GENTLY RUB THE GRAPHITE ACROSS THE NOTE. The graph-ite will stick to the fat from the milk. Your mes-sage will appear like magic!

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NOW YOU NEED THAT FRIEND SO YOU CAN SHOW OFF!

6.

“No Way! Yes, Way!

This experiment won’t work with other kinds of milk. Why not? In low-fat or skim milk, the fat is nearly all removed. If you used those, it would almost be like

putting water on the paper. There would be no fat for the “pepper”

to stick to!”

REAL WORLD

SCIENCEREAL WORLD

SCIENCESpies in World War II used a different sort of invisible ink made from lemon juice. They wrote on paper with

the ink. Then they sent it to their bosses. The

bosses held the paper over heat... and the message appeared!

WHOLEMILK



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BISAC 1: Juvenile Fiction - Social Issues - BullyingBISAC 2: Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations -Emotions & FeelingsBISAC 3: Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations -FriendshipPage Count: 32 Trim Size: 7-3/4 x 10Carton Count: 12Age: 6-9 years Grade: Grades 1-4

Marketing and PublicityPRINT: Parents Magazine, Highlightsfor Kids, Cricket, Boys' Life, AmericanGirl

ONLINE: stopbullying.gov,projectbully.com, antibullying.net,pacerkidsagainstbullying.org, nea.org,uft.orgoutreach to public and school librariesthrough LJ, SLJ, Junior Library Guild,ALAoutreach to educators through AASL




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Mr. Cool

Birdy JonesThe antics of Mr. Cool, who faces down the mean kids at school with confidence,show kids how to deflect bullying with humor and create friendships throughkindness--depicted in widly colorful, clever illustrations. Confidence? Mr. Cool has it, and explains that it comes from understanding your ownunique assets--and being able to bring that confidence with you when bullies get in yourface. Tripped by much bigger kids, Mr. Cool turns his fall into impressive breakdancemoves; bugged on account of his brains, Mr. Cool offers math help to his critic--and endsup with a new friend.

Tackling a topic much in the news today--bullying--from a kid's point of view, this lively picturebook reveals tactics for turning around tricky situations, offering lessons any kid can adapt totheir own experiences. Provides ideas for pushing back against aggressive kids without being preachy or overly earnestLively prose and edgy, vibrant illustrations make it fun to read, letting the lesson be subtle

About the Author/IllustratorAuthor Residence: Atlanta, GA Author Hometown: North CarolinaIllustrator Residence: Chicago, ILBirdy Jones is video producer at Mother Nature Network (MNN). She studied writing andsketch comedy at The Second City in Chicago, and while attending the Illinois Institute ofArt, she taught art to underserved kids. Inspired by these experiences and the exampleof her nephew, diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, whose good humor in the face ofadversity never fails, she created Mr. Cool. Birdy is an active member of the Society forChildren's Book Writers and Illustrators. Birdy co--authored and self--published a HarryPotter---themed parody, The Unofficial Harry Potter InsultsHandbook: 101 Comebacksfor the Slytherin in Your Life, which has sold almost 5,000 copies. She lives in Atlanta,GA.Tara D. Lynch is an illustrator and founder of HOTBOX, a mobile art gallery thatshowcases work from Chicago's contemporary and public art scene. Tara graduatedfrom the Illinois Institute of Art, and has worked in advertising and graphic design, whereher clients included Nike, AT&T, and Kellogg. She lives in Chicago.



978-1-57687-704-3$8.95/$8.95 Can.

BISAC 1: Juvenile Fiction - Family - New BabyBISAC 2: Juvenile Fiction - Imagination & PlayBISAC 3: Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Senses &SensationPage Count: 16 Trim Size: 5 x 5Carton Count: 48Age: 0-3 years Grade: Up to Preschool

Marketing and PublicityPRINT: Parents, Time Out Kids,American Baby, Real Simple, FitPregnancy, Pregnancy & Newborn

ONLINE: BabyCenter.com,askbaby.com, thebump.com,coolmompicks.com,babybugmagkids.com, babble.com,newparent.com, parenting.com,0to3.org, ohdeedoh.com

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Comp Titles ISBN On sale Publisher PriceHELLO, BABY!/MEM FOX/BOARD 9781442434325 1/12 S&S/LITTLE SIMON $7.99ALL OF BABY/VICTORIA ADLER/BOARDBOOK 9780803735316 6/11 DIAL $6.99TEN LITTLE FINGERS/MEM FOX/BOARD 9780547366203 8/10 HMH BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS $8.99AMERICAN BABIES/GLOBAL FUND/BOARD 978-1-58089-280-3 7/10 CHARLESBRIDGE $6.95BABY FACES PEEKABOO/BOARDBOOK 9780756655068 9/09 DK PRESCHOOL $9.99

Oh, Baby!

Chad GeranAn almost too-cute collection of baby expressions with just the right touch ofsubversive humor. A round, chunky boardbook that features adorable illustrations of wide-eyed infantsdoing baby stuff--crawling, reaching, rolling--which is exactly what babies like to look at.

Oh, Baby! has a unique circular boardbook format that is ideal for tiny handsComprising 8 chunky leaves (i.e., 16 pages) this little book is a perfect gift for new parentsChad's charming babies, with their enormous round eyes and expressive faces, are sure toenchant both baby and parent

About the Author/IllustratorAuthor Residence: Regina, SaskatchewanChad Geran is an illustrator and designer who creates branding and visual identities,greeting cards, web design, animation, and a variety of advertising in a diverse range ofmedia. Chad lives in Regina, Saskatchewan, with his wife and two kids.



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BISAC 1: Juvenile Fiction - Bedtime & DreamsBISAC 2: Juvenile Fiction - Animals - BearsBISAC 3: Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the NaturalWorldPage Count: 32 Trim Size: 10 x 9Carton Count: 12Age: 5-8 years Grade: Grades K-3Series: Patchwork Adventures

Marketing and PublicityPRINT: Booklist, PW, SLJ, Horn Book,Kirkus; Dwell, House Beautiful,Metropolitan Home, Elle Decor, Vogue,Wall Street Journal, Martha StewartLiving, New York Magazine

ONLINE: commonsensemedia.com,brika.com, flavorwire.com,dailycandy.com, designsponge.com,remodelista.com;coolmompicks.com,babble.com, apartmenttherapy.com,ohdeedoh.comoutreach to librarians and librarianblogs, including earlyword.com, slj.com,picnicbasket.comholiday catalogs Rights

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Patchwork Finds A Quiet Place

Jacqueline SchmidtThe second book in Jacqueline Schmidt's delightful Patchwork series finds theresourceful little bear seeking a quiet spot to rest--after all it's wintertime, and thatis when all good bears hibernate. As he searches for a quiet, safe place to sleep, Patchwork encounters a host of otheranimals looking for their own safe and restful places--flying creatures such as birds andbutterflies, wintry penguin friends, and big, wild bears.

Each spread is a visual celebration, with Jacqueline's distinctive, gorgeous collagesdepicting whimsical creatures using fantastical imagery, rich colors, and pleasingpatterns.

Bedtime books are beloved by parents for easing offspring off to sleepJacqueline's lilting prose and dreamy scenes lull children into their own restful statesThe exquisitely detailed collages encourage repeated readings, night after night, to create anexpectation of sleep that is ideal for successful sleep training

"Schmidt's collage-like imagery makes this a great book to read to toddlers andpreschoolers together--while the older one completes the rhyming sentences, theyounger one can point to the random fruit, objects and animals that sneak up in eachscene."--Brooklyn Based

Series OverviewThe Patchwork Adventures feature the whimsical escapades of a kind and resourceful littlepatchwork bear whose good nature, taste for travel, and do-it-yourself talents have earned fansaround the globe.

About the Author/IllustratorAuthor Residence: Brooklyn, NYJacqueline Schmidt is the illustrator behind Screech Owl Design; her immediatelyrecognizable style has made her whimsical depictions of natural and urban imagery(birds on bicycles is a recurring motif) popular as stationery, prints, and textiles atretailers such as Anthropologie, Papyrus, and more. She has an MFA in creative artstherapy and early childhood development and is the former creative director forMoomah. Jacqueline grew up in New York City, and now makes her home in Brooklyn,NY with her beloved husband, son, and cat. See Jacqueline's stationery line and list ofretailers at http://screechowldesign.com.

It’s time to hibernate.

Patchwork Goes Under Cover



978-1-57687-703-6$16.95/$16.95 Can.

BISAC 1: Juvenile Fiction - SteampunkBISAC 2: Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - AlphabetBISAC 3: Juvenile Fiction - Science Fiction, Fantasy,MagicPage Count: 56 Trim Size: 9 x 9Carton Count: 12Age: 8-12 years Grade: Grades 3-7

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Steampunk Magazine, Magazine of Fantasyand Science Fiction, Analog, Asimov's, Sci-Fi,Neo-Opsis ONLINE: sfsite.com, locumag.com,asimovs.com, apexmagazine.com,steampunkwriters.ning.com,beyondvictoriana.com, io9.com, tor.com,steampunk.com, steampunknewsco.uk, TheGatehouse(http://www.ottens.co.uk/gatehouse)

Steamcon VI, Seattle Oct 3 - 5, 2014




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Steampunk Alphabet

Manuel SumberacAn alphabetical journey through a richly colorful and detailed steampunk world,perfect for geeky parents to introduce the alphabet to young readers. Steampunk, with its odd but irresistible combination of Victorian-era style andfuturistic sensibility, comes to children's books with this alphabet. Lushly texturedpaintings and rhyming text illustrate each letter of the alphabet, inviting the reader on avoyage through a quirky steampunk fantasy world, where things are not quite what onemight expect. Kids will love the imaginative depictions of the machines and objects thatexemplify each letter, while older steampunk fans (from tweens to parents) will enjoyporing over these gorgeous retro-futuristic illlustrations--and you will find no simpering Ais for Apple in this world.

though it began as a sub-genre of science fiction, steampunk has quickly crossed culturalcategories to become a popular theme in fashion, design, film, music, and even food and drinkno less an authority than IBM's Social Sentiment Index, which analysed more than half a millionpublic posts on message boards, blogs, social media sites, and websites, predicted in late 2013that steampunk will build to a peak trend over the next 2 years

About the Author/IllustratorAuthor Residence: Zagreb, CroatiaManuel Sumberac is an animator and illustrator whose films and music videos have wonnumerous awards. Manuel has illustrated several picture books, including SteampunkPoe and Steampunk Frankenstein (Running Press.) He lives in Croatia.

Steampunk City



978-1-57687-718-0$9.95/$9.95 Can.

BISAC 1: Juvenile Fiction - Clothing & DressBISAC 2: Juvenile Fiction - Imagination & PlayBISAC 3: Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - TimePage Count: 16 Trim Size: 7 x 7Carton Count: 48Age: 3-7 years Grade: Preschool - 2

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Shoes/Stiles, Dan/BR 978-1-57687-646-6 11/13 POW! $9.95/$9.95 Can.

Book Blocks/Stiles, Dan/BR 978-1-57687-684-8 5/14 POW! $16.95/$16.95Can.

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TODAY I'LL BE A PRINCESS/KARENBEAUMONT/… 9780545594783 8/13 CARTWHEEL BOOKS $6.99

NOT THAT TUTU/MICHELLE COLMAN/BAORD 978-0-307-97698-7 2/13 RANDOM HOUSE/ROBIN COREYBOOKS $7.99

BIRDIE PLAYS DRESS-UP/SUJEANRIM/BOARD 9780316201117 3/12 LITTLE, BROWN/LB KIDS $6.99

NOT A BOX/ANTOINETTE PORTIS/BOARDBOOK 9780061994425 9/11 HARPER FESTIVAL $7.99

TOO PURPLEY/JEAN REIDY/BOARD BOOK 9781599906799 7/11 BLOOMSBURY $7.95

Today I'm Going to Wear . . .

Dan StilesThe perfect book for anyone who has ever asked a small child, "What are yougoing to wear today?" It's time to get dressed, and for this little girl, the possibilities are endless! Should shewear her sequin top, a cowboy hat with polka dots, a coat that hasn't fit in years andbunny muffs upon her ears? Perhaps all at once?

An equally amusing follow-up to Dan Stiles' first book, Put On Your Shoes!, this one chroniclesthe challenges of getting dressedResonates with all parents when they inevitably discover that their kids have their own fierce,funny personalities Bright, bold illustrations in Dan's signature retro style keep kids turning pages

About the Author/IllustratorAuthor Residence: Portland, ORDan Stiles is the author of Put On Your Shoes! (POW!, 2013) and Baby's First BookBlocks (POW! 2014). A Portland-based artist whose boldly graphic style has made hiswork instantly recognizable, Dan is known best for his work with musicians, for whom hehas created hundreds of posters and CD covers. His work has garnered numerousawards, is regularly featured in national gallery exhibitions, and has been reproduced ina wide variety of books and magazines, including Dwell Magazine, Apartment Therapy,Graphis, Print, Step, and GQ and for clients like AT&T, MTV, Nickelodeon, Land of Nod,Nike, and X Games. He draws from a broad swath of influences including classicskateboard graphics, album covers, modern art, Japanese design, old comic books, andvintage packaging.

Today I’m going to weara yellow ribbon in my hair.

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