Spring 2010 - Albert Whitman & Company

S P R I N G 2 01 0Dear Friends,In 2009, Albert Whitman & Company celebrated 90 years of publishing high quality children’s bookswith celebrations at both BookExpoAmerica in New York and the American Library AssociationAnnual Conference in Chicago. Thank you to everyone who came by to say congratulations and eatsome cake! With Spring 2010, we continue this great tradition with 25 newbooks, including our first board books and a new early chapter book series.A L B E R T W H I T M A N & C OWe launch a collection of board books with some familiar titles: MonsterGoes to School, Underwear!, You Push, I Ride, and with new illustrations, YouGo Away. Each of these books is among AlbertWhitman & Company’s most popular titles. It isvery exciting to bring these successful stories toan even younger audience. More informationcan be found on pages 4-5.The Buddy Files, our new early chapterbooks series by Dori Hillestad Butlerfeatured on pages 2-3, launches with three books that together form alarger story arc. Our hero, a dog named Buddy (formerly named King),solves several mysteries while investigating the larger question of thedisappearance of his first family.Our best-known series, the Boxcar Children Mysteries ® , continueswith two brand-new Boxcar Children Mysteries ® and three newBoxcar Children Graphic Novels. Look to pages 16-18 for moredetails and to www.boxcarchildren.com for a complete backlist.Featured on our cover is a fabulous new book combining pottytraining and an alphabet book – what better way to combine twoskills often learned side-by-side! Danny Is Done with Diapers byRebecca O’Connell, illustrated by Amanda Gulliver, is the perfectbook for a toddler to “read” while waiting on the potty.Thank you again for celebrating over 90 years of independentchildren’s book publishing.All best wishes,Your friends at Albert Whitman & CompanyLucky BeansDuring the Great Depression of the1930s, Marshall Loman tries to figureout how many beans are in a jar to winhis mother a sewing machine...See page 13Zapato Power:Freddie Ramos Takes OffOne day Freddie Ramos comes homefrom school and finds a strange boxjust for him. What’s inside?See page 15New Picture Books & Novels ...................................... 2-15New Board Books...................................................... 4-5New Boxcar Children Graphic Novels& Boxcar Children Mysteries..................................... 16-18Picture Books on DVD Packages.....................................19New in Paperback.................................................. 20-21Fall 2009 Titles...................................................... 22-25Seasonal Titles....................................................... 26-27Black History Month.................................................... 28Financial Literacy/Autism............................................. 29Child Abuse & Domestic Violence/Asthma & Allergies...... 30Index........................................................................ 31T A B L E O F C O N T E N T Swww.albertwhitman.com

B O A R D B O O K SS P R I N G 2 01 0ALBERT WHITMAN& COMPANYENTERTAIN • EDUCATE • ENCOURAGEMonster Goes to School978-0-8075-5266-7 • $7.99Ages 2-5/Grades PreK-K8 x 8 • 16 pgsMarch 2010 • Full-color Board BookKEY SALE POINTS• Perfect for preschoolers andkindergartners off to schoolfor the first time• Funny monster charactersalways popular with young kidsABOUT THE AUTHORVirginia Mueller is the authorof many books for children. Shelives in Wisconsin.Underwear!978-0-8075-8310-4 • $7.99Ages 2-5/Grades PreK-K8 x 8 • 16 pgsMarch 2010 • Full-color Board BookKEY SALE POINTS• Funny story about underwear –a favorite early childhood topic• A great read-aloudABOUT THE AUTHORMary Elise Monsell isthe author of eight books forchildren, including Underwear!which has been in print for overtwenty years. She teaches giftedstudents in Illinois.ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORLynn Munsinger hasillustrated over fifty picturebooks including Monster Goes toSchool and Underwear! She dividesher time between Massachusettsand Vermont.MARKETING• 16-copy counter display (4 eachof 4 board books) 978-0-8075-9972-3. Contact your sales repfor discount information.B O A R D B O O K E D I T I O N S O FMonster Goesto SchoolVirginia MuellerIllustrated by Lynn Munsinger“I can tell time at school,”Monster tells Teacher. Andto prove it, he makes a schoolclock. It doesn’t have numbers,hands, or go tick-tock. Instead,Monster’s clock has picturesshowing playtime, storytime,lunchtime, naptime—in order, allthe “times” of his preschool day.Virginia Mueller’s simple textand Lynn Munsinger’s delightfulmonsters of all shapes and colorstell a fun story and introduceconcepts of time and sequencing,too.REVIEWS FROM ORIGINAL EDITION“Preschool and kindergartenteachers may want to use thebook to lead into some clockmakingat the beginning of theyear, when young kids want toknow what happens next. . . .Recommended storytime choicefor young children.”—BooklistUnderwear!Mary Elise MonsellIllustrated by Lynn MunsingerBismark the Buffalo is grumpyand unlovable until his friendsteach him how to laugh andshow him that wearing colorfulunderwear can be great fun.REVIEWS FROM ORIGINAL EDITIONPB 978-0-8075-8309-8 • $6.95“Just a’struttin’ and a’prancin’and bedecked to beat the bandin heart-spattered drawerscomes Bismark the Buffalo—but only after a remarkablemetamorphosis. . . . Munsinger’szany pen-and-ink perky-coloredillustrations are a perfect foil forthe text. . . . A great read-aloudchoice.”—Booklist“Her animals are full of frolicsomefun, and the variety ofunderwear is appropriately zany.Children will be unable to resistZachary and Orfo as they cavortin the trees with underweardonned as hats and numerouspairs trailing from their limbs.Sheer frivolous fun.”—SchoolLibrary JournalA L B E R T W H I T M A N F A V O R I T E SYou Go AwayDorothy CoreyIllustrated by Lisa FoxIt’s hard for young children tobe apart from ones they love.First published in 1976, DorothyCorey’s classic picture bookYou Go Away has helped reassuregenerations of children with itssimple story pattern: “You goaway...and you come back. I goaway—and I come back.” NowYou Go Away has been adaptedas a board book, a sturdy formatwith brand-new art. Lisa Fox’sgentle illustrations show adiverse cast of parents andchildren as they experience avariety of brief separations andhappy reunions.REVIEWS FROM 2000 EDITIONPB 978-0-8075-9443-8 • $6.99“The picture book of choicefor helping children deal withseparation anxiety”—BooklistPick of the Lists, AmericanBooksellers AssociationYou Push, I RideAbby LevineIllustrated by Margot AppleFun, easy rhymes and appealingillustrations describe theactivities of a little pig’s day,including watching his dad shaveand riding in the stroller with hismother.REVIEWS FROM ORIGINAL EDITION“Apple’s watercolor depictionsof the day are trim and airy….she captures many lovingmoments between parents andchild…. a happy, winning moodprevails.”—Publishers Weeklyu “A simple, neatly rhymedtext takes a family of threepigs from rising…to bedtime.Apple’s watercolors have lotsof easily recognized, homeydetails and are full of humorand affection.”—Kirkus Reviews,pointer reviewALBERT WHITMAN& COMPANYENTERTAIN • EDUCATE • ENCOURAGEYou Go Away978-0-8075-9440-7 • $7.99Ages 2-5/Grades PreK-K8 x 8 • 16 pgsMarch 2010 • Full-color Board BookKEY SALE POINTS• Popular story with new art• Separation anxiety a key issuefor toddlers• Great book for military familiesABOUT THE AUTHORDorothy Corey’s books includeWill There Be a Lap for Me? andWill It Ever Be My Birthday? Shelived in California until her deathin 2004.ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORLisa Fox has illustrated more thantwenty books for children. She livesin North Wales with husband, son,and dog.You Push, I Ride978-0-8075-9445-2 • $7.99Ages 2-5/Grades PreK-K8 x 8 • 16 pgsMarch 2010 • Full-color Board BookKEY SALE POINTS• Simple, rhyming text perfectfor preschoolers• Helps toddlers identify theirdaily routinesABOUT THE AUTHORAbby Levine is the author ofnumerous books for children. Sheworks full-time as a children’sbook editor. She lives in Illinois.ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORMargot Apple has illustratedmore than fifty books. She lives inMassachusetts.4 www.albertwhitman.com800 -255-76755NEWARTB O A R D B O O K S

S P R I N G 2 01 0ALBERT WHITMAN& COMPANYENTERTAIN • EDUCATE • ENCOURAGE978-0-8075-9114-7 • $15.99Ages 2-5/Grades PreK-K10.75 x 8.5 • 24 pgsMarch 2010Full-color Jacketed HardcoverALBERT WHITMAN& COMPANYENTERTAIN • EDUCATE • ENCOURAGE978-0-8075-1466-5 • $16.99Ages 2-5/Grades PreK-K8 x 10 • 32 pgsMarch 2010Full-color Jacketed HardcoverKEY SALE POINTS• New sibling a perennial topicfor children’s booksKEY SALE POINTS• An alphabet book and a pottytraining book in one• Includes both anthropomorphicanimal and human characters• Soft, simple language and sweetartwork perfect for cuddling upwith the big brother- or bigsister-to-beWill You Still Love Me?Carol Roth Illustrated by Daniel HowarthDanny Is Done with DiapersRebecca O’Connell Illustrated by Amanda Gulliver• Amusing images of childrenand parents in the process ofpotty training• Sure to make both thetrainees and the trainerslaugh out loudP I C T U R E B O O K SABOUT THE AUTHORCarol Roth is a formerkindergarten teacher who has hermaster’s degree in early childhoodeducation. She has always lovedthe world of children’s books andhas had eight books publishedincluding All Aboard to Work—Choo-Choo! She loves taking balletand is a Literacy Volunteer ofAmerica. Carol has two childrenand three grandchildren and livesin New Jersey with her husband.ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORDaniel Howarth trained inillustration in college. He thencreated his own line of greetingcards and sold them personallyaround southwestern England.Since then he has illustratedmore than fifty children’s booksincluding Hoppy Hanukkah! and,with his wife, Heidi, written fiveof his own. He and his family livein a thatched cottage in Devonalong with two dogs, seventeenchickens, four ducks (and one wildrabbit).Said the bunny to his mother, just as sweetly as could be, “When thebaby bunnies come, will you still love me?” “Of course,” said MotherBunny. “You’re my extra-special one. And I’ll love you just as muchwhen the baby bunnies come.”Every child is anxious about the arrival of a new brother or sister. In CarolRoth’s sweet, comforting story, various animal mothers—and one humanone—reassure their little ones that love has no limits, and they will be lovedas much as before. Daniel Howarth’s soft watercolors tenderly depict themother-child bond.Adam avoids accidents. Brianna is busy in the bathroom. Caleb is comfyand clean! Danny and his friends know twenty-six ways to be done withdiapers. Rebecca O’Connell’s fun, familiar examples and Amanda Gulliver’sbright, cheery art help kids practice their potty knowledge and learn theirletters, too!ABOUT THE AUTHORRebecca O’Connell is awriter, teacher, and librarian.The author of several children’sbooks including the acclaimedBaby Goes Beep, she lives inPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, withher husband, son, and two cats.When Rebecca’s son was little,they read lots of potty books andlots of alphabet books together.That’s what gave her the idea fora potty ABC.AUTHOR WEBSITEwww.rebeccaoconnell.comABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORAs a child, Amanda Gulliverwas always drawing, painting,and making things. Aftertaking some time off to haveher two children, she decidedto pick up her paintbrushesagain and concentrate more onillustration. She has illustratedabout thirty books, but this isher first picture book. Amandalives in Bournemouth, England,with her husband, daughters,and two cats.P I C T U R E B O O K S8 www.albertwhitman.com800 -255-76759

S P R I N G 2 01 0ALBERT WHITMAN& COMPANYENTERTAIN • EDUCATE • ENCOURAGE978-0-8075-8131-5 • $16.99Ages 6-8/Grades 1-310.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgsMarch 2010Full-color Jacketed HardcoverALBERT WHITMAN& COMPANYENTERTAIN • EDUCATE • ENCOURAGE978-0-8075-4782-3 • $16.99Ages 7-11/Grades 2-58 x 10 • 32 pgsMarch 2010Full-color Jacketed HardcoverP I C T U R E B O O K SKEY SALE POINTS• “Star of the Week” programsvery popular in elementaryschools across the country• A low-key introduction to thestars, planets, and other objectsin the universe• Delightful fantasy story aboutfinding out what makes youspecialABOUT THE AUTHORJoan Holub is the authorand/or illustrator of over 120books for children includingApple Countdown and RiddleiculousMath. She worked asan art director for a graphicdesign firm and for a children’sbook publisher before turningto creating children’s booksfull time. She lives in NorthCarolina.AUTHOR WEBSITEwww.joanholub.comABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORPaul Nicholls has illustrateda number of books for children.He lives in Wales, UnitedKingdom, with his partner andtheir three-year-old daughter.Twinkle, Star of the WeekJoan Holub Illustrated by Paul NichollsStar of the Week! Every bright star in Ms. Sun’s class could hardly wait tobe a superstar. Twinkle knew what she would share when it was her turn—her very favorite song! But first, Blaze shared his asteroid cookies, Beamerbrought his pet comet, and Shimmer led the class in Constellation Tag.Then Blink sang…oh, no! the very song Twinkle thought only she knew!Can Twinkle find something else to share? Maybe if she wishes and wishes…Joan Holub’s starry story is perfectly matched with Paul Nicholls’s sparklingillustrations.Lucky BeansBecky Birtha Illustrated by Nicole TadgellLike so many people during the Great Depression of the 1930s, MarshallLoman’s dad has lost his job. There’s little money, but there are plenty ofbeans—in fact, Ma cooks them for supper every single night! Beans startlooking better when Marshall sees the contest posted in the furniture storewindow. HOW MANY BEANS ARE IN THE JAR? WIN THIS BRANDNEW SEWING MACHINE! Ma needs that sewing machine—but howcan the Lomans possibly guess right? Then Marshall remembers somethinghe learned in arithmetic class. Becky Birtha’s engaging story, based on hergrandmother’s memories of Depression years in the African Americancommunity, is illustrated by Nicole Tadgell’s rich paintings.KEY SALE POINTS• Heartwarming story aboutan African-American familymaking do during the GreatDepression• A little bit of math —estimating — included as partof the story• Expressive artwork brings theperiod and characters to lifeABOUT THE AUTHORBecky Birtha lives in DelawareCounty, Pennsylvania, nearPhiladelphia. She is the authorof Grandmama’s Pride, whichreceived a Golden Kite HonorBook Award for Picture BookText for 2005. She often eatsbeans, and among her mostprized possessions is hergrandmother’s sewing machine.AUTHOR WEBSITEwww.beckybirtha.netABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORWhen Nicole Tadgell wasstudying art in college, sherealized illustrating children’sbooks could be her life’s path.Her rich watercolors depictlively children, fantasy, andnature. Nicole has illustratedfourteen books. To get a feel foreach book, she pretends she’s thechild in the story, and does thethings the child does. She lives inSpencer, Massachusetts, with herboys—husband, Mark, and borderterrier, Boomer.ILLUSTRATOR WEBSITEwww.nicoletadgell.com12 www.albertwhitman.com800 -255-767513P I C T U R E B O O K S

S P R I N G 2 01 0ALBERT WHITMAN& COMPANYENTERTAIN • EDUCATE • ENCOURAGE978-0-8075-2453-4 • $16.99Ages 6-9/Grades 1-410.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgsMarch 2010Full-color Jacketed HardcoverALBERT WHITMAN& COMPANYENTERTAIN • EDUCATE • ENCOURAGE978-0-8075-9480-3 • $14.99Ages 6-8/Grades 1-35.5 x 8 • 96 pgsMarch 2010Full-color Jacketed HardcoverP I C T U R E B O O K SKEY SALE POINTS• Features a stronggrandmother-granddaughterrelationship• Strong appeal for the manyAmericans who have familyliving in Israel• Fills a need for books aboutemigrating to Israel• Provides information aboutlife in IsraelABOUT THE AUTHORCharlotte Herman says,“After one of my daughtersmoved to Israel with her family,I often went to visit them. Itwas hard for us to be apart fromone another, so when I wrotethis story I knew just how Abbyand her grandmother felt whenthey were separated.” Charlotteis the author of many books forchildren, including The MemoryCupboard and My ChocolateYear. She lives in Lincolnwood,Illinois.AUTHOR WEBSITEwww.charlotteherman.comABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORKathryn Mitter grew up andwent to school in Missouri, whereshe still lives. Kathryn is marriedand has two kids in college.When she’s not illustrating, sheenjoys gardening, hiking, andwatercolor painting, especiallypainting outdoors. Kathryn hasillustrated many magazine storiesand children’s books, includingDuck for Turkey Day.First RainCharlotte Herman Illustrated by Kathryn MitterAbby and her parents have moved to Israel, where they’ve always dreamedof living. Abby’s excited about her new home, but she misses her grandma.As they exchange letters and emails, Abby tells about her new life—learning Hebrew, eating falafel, and floating in the Dead Sea. And throughthe long dry summer, as she looks forward to the first rain of autumn,she misses how she and Grandma used to splash and play on rainy days.Finally one morning Abby hears the long-awaited ping ping ping on theroof. And then something even more wonderful happens. Kathryn Mitter’sbright paintings perfectly complement Charlotte Herman’s appealingstory of the love between a grandma and a little girl.Zapato Power:Freddie Ramos Takes OffJacqueline Jules Illustrated by Miguel BenítezOne day Freddie Ramos comes home from school and finds a strangebox just for him. What’s inside? ZAPATO POWER—shoes that changeFreddie’s life by giving him super speed! But what will Freddie do with hisfast new skills? Weird things are happening at the Starwood Park Apartmentswhere he lives, and his friends at school need his help. Is Freddie Ramosready to be a hero? In this imaginative new story by Jacqueline Jules, anordinary boy in a city neighborhood learns how to use his new-found powersfor good. Illustrations by Miguel Benítez lend just a touch of comic-bookstyle to this chapter book adventure.KEY SALE POINTS• Fun early chapter book withfantasy/superhero elements• Relatable back story: singleparentHispanic urban family,father died while on activemilitary duty• Comic-book style illustrationhas wide appealABOUT THE AUTHORJacqueline Jules wishesshe could run like Freddie inhis magic purple sneakers, butshe is satisfied with walkingaround her northern Virginianeighborhood. Jacqueline is theauthor of fourteen other booksfor children, including Duck forTurkey Day and Sarah Laughs,a Sydney Taylor Honor Book.She is also a librarian, teacher,and poet.ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORMiguel Benítez likes todescribe himself as a “part-timeday dreamer and a full-timedoodler.” He lives with his wifeand two cats in England.14 www.albertwhitman.com800 -255-767515P I C T U R E B O O K S

S P R I N G 2 01 0T H E B O X C A R C H I L D R E N ®Characters created by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Boxcar Children®graphic novelsTHREE NEW NOVELS IN THE SERIES!AVAILABLE MARCH 2010Book 10The Amusement ParkMystery: A Graphic NovelAdapted by Shannon Eric DentonIllustrated by Mark BloodworthWhen the Aldens visit their cousins,they’re in for a surprise—there’san amusement park nearby! It haseverything they could ask for, withplenty of rides and games. But thechildren see strange lights comingfrom the closed park at night. Andthen a mysterious phone call warnsthem to stay away! Just what is goingon at the amusement park?PB 978-0-8075-0321-8Book 11The Pizza Mystery:A Graphic NovelAdapted by Rob M. WorleyIllustrated by Mike DubischThe Aldens are having a delicioustime helping out at a pizza parlor!They toss dough in the kitchen andeven invent a new kind of pizza. Butwhen a blackout and other problemshurt business, they begin to wonderif someone is trying to shut downthe pizzeria. It’s a piping hot mysteryfor the Boxcar Children!PB 978-0-8075-6537-7Book 12The Castle Mystery:A Graphic NovelAdapted by Shannon Eric DentonIllustrated by Mike DubischHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Bennyhave a fun new job: fixing up an oldcastle! The spooky old place willbe turned into a museum, but firstthe Aldens must figure out why somany odd things keep happening.Keys go missing, strange musiccomes from a deserted tower, andsoon the Boxcar Children discoverthe castle has an amazing secret!PB 978-0-8075-1080-3All graphic novels • $6.99 • Paperback • 7 x 9 • 32 pgs • Age Levels: 7-10The Boxcar Children graphic novels are also available in hardcover library editionsthrough Magic Wagon, a division of the ABDO Group. www.abdopublishing.com.Book 1The Boxcar Children:A Graphic NovelHenry, Jessie, Violet, and BennyAlden are brothers and sisters—and they’re orphans! The onlyway they can stay together is tomake it on their own. One night,during a storm, the children findan old red boxcar that keeps themwarm and safe. They decide tomake it their home. This is justthe beginning of their adventureas the Boxcar Children!PB 978-0-8075-2867-9 • $6.99Book 2Surprise Island:A Graphic NovelThe Boxcar Children have ahome with their grandfathernow—but their adventures are justbeginning! Their first adventureis to spend the summer campingon their own private island.The island is full of surprises,including a kind stranger with asecret.PB 978-0-8075-2868-6 • $6.99Book 3The Yellow House Mystery:A Graphic NovelHenry, Jessie, Violet, and BennyAlden discover that a mysterysurrounds the run-down yellowhouse on Surprise Island. Thechildren find a letter and otherclues that could lead them on thetrail of a man who vanished fromthe house.PB 978-0-8075-2869-3 • $6.99The Boxcar ChildrenGraphic NovelsBoxed Set (Books 1-6)PB 978-0-8075-0890-9 • $29.99Book 4Mystery Ranch:A Graphic NovelHenry, Jessie, Violet, and BennyAlden have just found out theyhave an Aunt Jane, who hasn’tspoken to their grandfather inyears. The children are spendingthe summer on Aunt Jane’s ranchout west. On the way there, thegirls spy a “mystery man.” Willhe reveal an amazing discoveryabout the ranch that will changeeverything?PB 978-0-8075-2870-9 • $6.99Book 5Mike’s Mystery:A Graphic NovelHenry, Jessie, Violet, and BennyAlden are on another summertrip to visit Aunt Jane at MysteryRanch. They’re thrilled to findtheir friend Mike Wood lives inthe bustling new town near theranch. But one night, Mike’shouse burns down, and he isblamed for starting the fire!PB 978-0-8075-2871-6 • $6.99Book 6Blue Bay Mystery:A Graphic NovelThe Boxcar Children are in foran extra-special surprise! Theyare going on a trip on a hugecargo ship to a deserted SouthSeas island. While fishing andexploring the island, the childrendiscover clues that it isn’t desertedafter all!PB 978-0-8075-2872-3 • $6.99KEY SALE POINTS• Just right for early readers and reluctant readers• Mysteries that aren’t scary• The Boxcar Children® Mysteries teach independenceand resourcefulness• Perfect complement to the original series, in appealinggraphic formatBook 7Snowbound Mystery:A Graphic NovelHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Bennyare on a fall vacation in thewoods—but suddenly a snowstormhits! While they’re trapped intheir cabin they discover a strangemessage written in code hidden ina secret spot. Who is the messagefor? The Boxcar Children wait tobe rescued from the deep snow,but in the meantime they have amystery to solve!PB 978-0-8075-7515-4 • $6.99Book 8Tree House Mystery:A Graphic NovelThe Aldens have new neighbors,and they’re helping them build atree house! From up high they cansee things they hadn’t seen before.There’s a strange round windowon the house next door that’s beenhidden by trees—but nobody canfind the window from inside theattic. Does their neighbor’s oldhouse have a secret?PB 978-0-8075-8088-2 • $6.99Book 9The Haunted Cabin Mystery:A Graphic NovelHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Bennytake a trip down the MississippiRiver in a paddle-wheel boat andstay in a haunted cabin! At least itseems haunted—there are spookyphone calls, flickering lights, andstrange shadows. Are there reallyghosts, or is someone trying toscare the Boxcar Children away?PB 978-0-8075-3180-8 • $6.9916 www.albertwhitman.com800 -255-767517T H E B O X C A R C H I L D R E N ®

S P R I N G 2 01 0T H E B O X C A R C H I L D R E N ®ALBERT WHITMAN& COMPANYENTERTAIN • EDUCATE • ENCOURAGEThe Boxcar Children ® Mysteries,#122 The Spy in the BleachersHC 978-0-8075-7606-9 • $14.99PB 978-0-8075-7607-6 • $4.99Ages 7-10/Grades 2-55.5 x 8 • 128 pgsMarch 2010The Boxcar Children ® Mysteries,#123 The Amazing Mystery ShowHC 978-0-8075-0314-0 • $14.99PB 978-0-8075-0315-7 • $4.99Ages 7-10/Grades 2-55.5 x 8 • 128 pgsMay 2010KEY SALE POINTS• First novel for kids ingrades 2-3• Just right for early readersand reluctant readers• Mysteries that aren’t scary• The Boxcar Children®Mysteries teach independenceand resourcefulnessMARKETING• Poster with activity guide• Bookmarks• New Activity Guideavailable online atwww.boxcarchildren.com.• Visit www.boxcarchildren.comfor a complete list of BoxcarChildren® Mysteries.TWO NEW BOXCAR MYSTERIES!Henry Jessie Violet BennyOne warm night four children stood in front of a bakery.No one knew them. No one knew where they had come from...THESPY SPYTHEIN THEBLEACHERSThe Spy inthe BleachersCreated by Gertrude Chandler WarnerIllustrated by Robert PappCover artwork not final.It’s a big week at CogwheelStadium—the baseball team theClayton Cogs is playing for thepennant! The Aldens are helpingout at the ballpark and they’reglad to be part of the excitement.But the other team’s batters seemto know the pitches too well, andit’s clear someone in the stadium isstealing the Cogs’ pitcher’s signals.Now the Boxcar children mustfind out who is spying for theother team!TheAMAZINGMystery ShowThe AmazingMystery ShowCreated by Gertrude Chandler WarnerIllustrated by Robert PappCover artwork not final.The Boxcar Children have beenchosen to play in an excitingnew game show! A camera crewis following the Aldens aroundthe city of Philadelphia as theycompete with another brotherand-sisterteam in a search forclues. The search isn’t easy,though, especially when someonehas tampered with the Aldens’map and stolen one of Benny’streasures! Why is their team beingsabotaged?Albert Whitman & Company-Nutmeg MediaPicture Book on DVD PackagesAll DVDs produced and packaged by Nutmeg Media. www.nutmegmedia.comAn Apple forHarriet TubmanGlennette Tilley TurnerIllustrated by Susan KeeterNarrated by the authorBonus: A Conversationwith the AuthorFinding LincolnAnn MalaspinaIllustrated by Colin BootmanNarrated by the authorApril FoolishnessTeresa BatemanIllustrated byNadine Bernard WestcottNarrated by the authorBonus: A Conversation with the AuthorThe Seven Chinese Sisters & Two of EverythingHardcover Books (2) and DVD Set978-0-8075-9984-6 • $69.95Reviews of the BooksThe Seven Chinese SistersKathy TuckerIllustrated by Grace Lin“Good old-fashioned storytelling distinguishes Tucker’s thoroughlyengaging tale of courage, individual talent, and teamwork….Lin…expertly captures the drama and humor of the story with delightfulpaintings that reveal lovely Chinese landscapes and a quirky, not-tooscarydragon. A wonderful read-aloud.”—Booklist, starred reviewThe Seven Chinese SistersHardcover Book Only 978-0-8075-7309-9 $16.95Paperback Book Only 978-0-8075-7310-5 $6.95Ages 5-8/Grades K-3 • 10.75 x 8.5 32 pgs 2003Armadilly ChiliHelen KettemanIllustrated by Will TerryNarrated by the authorBonus: A Conversation with the AuthorLittle Rooster’s Diamond Mabela the CleverButtonMargaret ReadMargaret Read MacDonald MacDonaldIllustrated by Will TerryIllustrated by Tim CoffeyNarrated by the authorNarrated by the authorBonus: A Conversation with the AuthorTwo of EverythingLily Toy HongNarrated by the Author“There’s a pleasing whole about this book that’s characteristic of thebest picture books; the text and illustrations combine seamlessly to presenta total story….Retold with verve and gentle humor, this Chinese folktalecould become a real read-aloud favorite.”—Booklist, starred reviewTwo of EverythingHardcover Book Only 978-0-8075-8157-5 $16.99Ages 5-8/Grades K-3 • 10.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs 1993An Apple for Harriet TubmanHardcover Book and DVD Set978-0-8075-9979-2 • $49.95March 2010Hardcover Book Only978-0-8075-0395-9 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-48 x 10 • 24 pgs • 2006April FoolishnessHardcover Book and DVD Set978-0-8075-9980-8 • $49.95March 2010Hardcover Book Only978-0-8075-0404-8 • $16.95Paperback Book Only978-0-8075-0405-5 • $6.95Ages 5-7/Grades K-210.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2004Armadilly ChiliHardcover Book and DVD Set978-0-8075-9981-5 • $49.95March 2010Hardcover Book Only978-0-8075-0457-4 • $16.95Paperback Book Only978-0-8075-0458-1 • $7.95Ages 5-8/Grades K-310.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2004Finding LincolnHardcover Book and DVD Set978-0-8075-9985-3 • $49.95March 2010Hardcover Book Only978-0-8075-2435-0 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-410.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2009Little Rooster’s Diamond ButtonHardcover Book and DVD Set978-0-8075-9982-2 • $49.95March 2010Hardcover Book Only978-0-8075-4644-4 • $16.95Ages 3-7/Grades PreK-210.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2007Mabela the CleverPaperback Book and DVD Set978-0-8075-9983-9 • $49.95March 2010Paperback Book Only978-0-8075-4903-2 • $6.95Ages 3-7/Grades PreK-210.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 200118 www.albertwhitman.com800 -255-767519

S P R I N G 2 01 0ALBERT WHITMAN& COMPANYENTERTAIN • EDUCATE • ENCOURAGEAlfie the Apostrophe978-0-8075-0256-3 • $6.99Ages 6-9/Grades 1-410.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgsMarch 2010 • Full-color PaperbackN E W I N P A P E R B A C KN E W I N P A P E R B A C KALBERT WHITMAN& COMPANYENTERTAIN • EDUCATE • ENCOURAGE978-0-8075-0909-8 • $6.99Ages 6-9/Grades 1-48 x 10 • 32 pgsMarch 2010 • Full-color PaperbackN E W I N P A P E R B A C KPenny and the Punctuation Bee978-0-8075-6478-3 • $6.99Ages 6-9/Grades 1-410.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgsMarch 2010 • Full-color PaperbackKEY SALE POINTS• Story makes grammar fun!• Great classroom potential• Art and text capture essenceof punctuation uses in fun andfunny waysABOUT THE AUTHORMoira Rose Donohue is areformed lawyer who secretlyloves grammar and punctuation.She also loves tap dancing, herhusband and two children, andher dog, Sniffles. Moira lives innorthern Virginia.AUTHOR WEBSITEwww.moirarosedonohue.netABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORJoAnn Adinolfi lovesapostrophes. She can’t live withoutthem! When she’s not usingapostrophes, she’s illustratingbooks. JoAnn lives in NewHampshire with her husband andtwo children.ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORJenny Law is a graphic designerand illustrator who lives in Londonwith her family. This is her firstbook for children.Alfie theApostropheMoira Rose DonohueIllustrated by JoAnn AdinolfiAlfie the Apostrophe is nervous. Canhe make it into the punctuationmarktalent show? There’s plentyof competition. Question markstell riddles; exclamation points docheerleading routines. And it looksas if the director, Bud Asterisk, hasmistaken Alfie for a comma! Will allof Alfie’s practice pay off?Reviews of the HardcoverHC 978-0-8075-0255-6 • $16.95“Donohue confines the contendingpunctuation to common uses only, but tucksin some wordplay (Hiram the shy hyphen was‘probably wishing he could dash away’) andAdinolfi’s brightly colored figures, thoughbearing smiling faces, actively posed limbs andthe occasional item of dress, are still instantlyrecognizable. Donohue earns high marks forthis lively debut.”—Kirkus Reviews“Alfie and other quirky little figures representthe contestants in the punctuation-mark talentshow: periods and hyphens, commas, asterisks,and parentheses. They all do their things,including telling jokes and riddles (questionmarks) and cheerleading (exclamation points).Alfie, who has butterflies about performingonstage, does magic tricks, turning two wordsinto contractions and demonstrating the use ofthe possessive. He brings down the house andis declared ‘the show’s shining star.’ Fancifulcartoon drawings capture the whimsy of thisoriginal, instructional story....”—School LibraryJournalPenny and thePunctuation BeeMoira Rose DonohueIllustrated by Jenny LawElsie, an exclamation point,announces loudly that she’s sureshe’ll win the school PunctuationBee. After all, an exclamation pointhas won the last three years. ButPenny, a period, and her friend,Quentin, a question mark, decideto practice and practice. More thananything, Penny wants to beat Elsie,who brags way too much!Reviews of the HardcoverHC 978-0-8075-6477-6 • $16.95“[A]nother parade of animate punctuation—featuring this time a Period, a Question Markand an obnoxious Exclamation Point!...Lawfashions a bright world populated by colorful,easily recognizable punctuation of all sorts.Will young readers enjoy this Period oflearning? You bet!”—Kirkus ReviewsBugs in My Hair?!Catherine StierIllustrated by Tammie Lyon“WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE BUGS IN MY HAIR?!” blurtsEllie when her mother and the school nurse give her the bad news:Ellie has head lice. “These things happen,” says Ellie’s mother. Athome, Ellie and her mother talk to the doctor and read the papers fromthe school nurse. Then they shampoo, comb, and do laundry. Ellieeven writes a note for kids who get head lice—“These things happen,”she says.The author includes a note for concerned parents. Catherine Stier’slight look at this all-too-common problem is sure to strike the rightnote with stressed-out kids and families. Tammie Lyon’s humorouspaintings complete this reassuring tale.Reviews of the HardcoverHC 978-0-8075-0908-1 • $16.99“Educational without being boring, this is a perfect book for schools to keep on handwhen the lice strike in first or second grade.”—Children’s Literature“Stier has taken a difficult topic and turned it into a charming story that demystifiesthe fears and false information surrounding lice infestation. The writing is stylized yetnot overdone and comes across simply without sounding didactic. Cartoon illustrationscapture Ellie’s emotions as she goes from feeling grossed out to upset, sullen, and, finally,elated to be free of the bugs.”—School Library Journal“Stier packs in lots of useful information in the wry story of immaculately groomed Ellie,who goes to the nurse’s office at school with itchy hair and discovers that she has lice….In a final double-page spread, Ellie sums up the problem, the panic, the facts, and whatneeds to be done.”—BooklistKEY SALE POINTS• An Albert Whitmanbestseller now in paperback!• Lice a growing problemin schools• Cartoon illustrations trulycapture the experience ofhaving (and getting rid of) liceABOUT THE AUTHORCatherine Stier has workedas a professional writer formore than 15 years, and haspreviously published hundredsof articles, stories, and projects,including articles appearing inWoman’s Day, Chicago Parent,and Highlights for Children.In 2008, Stier relocated tosouthwest Texas, where she nowresides with her husband andtwo children.AUTHOR WEBSITEwww.catherinestier.comABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORTammie Lyon has illustratedmore than 50 books forchildren, including The Princessand the Peanut Allergy. Shelives in Cincinnati, Ohio, withher husband, Lee, and lovesspending the day in her studiowith her dog, Gus. She beganillustrating at a very young agewhile drawing at the kitchentable with her dad.20 www.albertwhitman.com800 -255-767521N E W I N P A P E R B A C K

S P R I N G 2 01 0N E W F A L L 2 0 0 9 T I T L E S !The Trouble with Sisters and RobotsSteve GrittonDigging for treasure in their yard, Kyle and hispesky sister, Lizzy, find a robot head. Kyle addspieces of scrap metal for a body, plugs the wholething in, and Rusteye the Robot comes alive!Unfortunately, everything Rusteye touches—including Kyle’s parents—turns to metal. Kylecan’t stop his rampaging robot. Lizzy thinks sheknows how—but will Kyle listen? A hilariouslyfunny science fiction story for robot fanatics—and big brothers—everywhere!978-0-8075-8090-5 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-410.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgsFull Color • HardcoverBackpack StoriesKevin O’Malley“A tongue-in-cheek history ofbackpacks from prehistory to the21st century kicks off O’Malley’scomics-inspired collection of fourshort tales….A pleasing diversionfor anyone who’s ever lugged azillion-pound backpack.”—KirkusReviews978-0-8075-0504-5 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-48.5 x 11 • 32 pgsFull Color • Hardcover • JacketFox Walked AloneBarbara Reid“The appealing cover of this Noah’s Arkstory shows the dapper Fox struttingalong, turning his head toward the readerto smile invitingly….The quality of thewry, understated text and the fascinating,unusual illustrations make this versionstand out in a crowded sea of Noah’s Arkinterpretations.”—Kirkus Reviews978-0-8075-2548-7 • $16.99Ages 5-7/Grades K-210.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgsFull Color • Hardcover • JacketPeter, the Knight with AsthmaJanna MatthiesIllustrated by Anthony Lewis“Fighting fire-breathing dragons is difficulteven for a brave knight like Peter, but whenhe cannot breathe, it becomes next toimpossible….Lewis’s watercolor illustrationsportray an ordinary boy with an activeimagination who does not let asthma slowhim down or keep him from his adventures….Its mission is in plain view, but those kids andparents facing an asthma diagnosis will begrateful for it.”—Kirkus Reviews978-0-8075-6517-9 • $15.99Ages 5-7/Grades K-210.75 x 8.5 • 24 pgsFull Color • HardcoverMiss Fox’s Class Goes GreenEileen SpinelliIllustrated by Anne Kennedy“Sometimes books about doingthe right thing can seem, well,tedious. But not so with the booksabout Miss Fox’s class. This timeout, the subject is helping theenvironment….The best part ofthis, besides Kennedy’s exuberantwatercolor pictures, is the waythe kids consider their actions.It’s great to get a new pair ofgym shoes, but Squirrel realizes,‘There is still a lot of fun-and-runin my old sneakers.’”—Booklist978-0-8075-5166-0 • $16.99Ages 6-8/Grades 1-38 x 10 • 32 pgsFull Color • Hardcover • JacketGrandpa’s Music:A Story about Alzheimer’sAlison AchesonIllustrated by Bill FarnsworthGrandpa takes care of the garden, kneadsbread, and makes music on the piano.Everyone in Callie’s family helps outaround the house, now that Grandpa,who has Alzheimer’s, lives with them.As months go by, Grandpa forgets more,and he can’t do as much as he couldbefore. But he can still make music—hisfingers remember the notes on the piano.And when he can’t recall the words to afavorite old song, Callie helps him comeup with new things that they can singabout together.978-0-8075-3052-8 • $16.99Ages 8-10/Grades 3-58 x 10 • 32 pgsFull Color • HardcoverF A L L 2 0 0 9Finding LincolnAnn MalaspinaIllustrated by Colin Bootman“With equanimity, Louis enters the whitesonlylibrary and is turned away, but theyoung librarian who escorts him to the doorwhispers that he should return after closing.Bootman’s illustrations depict Louis’s curiosity,determination and joy as he pursues his questfor justice. Malaspina’s moving text explainsthe societal mores of the time and the actionsof the people committed to rewriting them….[an] impressive tale.”—Kirkus Reviews978-0-8075-2435-0 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-410.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgsFull Color • Hardcover • JacketMoonshadow’s JourneyGillian LobelIllustrated by Karin Littlewood“Young Moonshadow embraces thewisdom and warmth of his grandfather.The pictures capture the elementsof nature in both harsh and calmcircumstances. A few well-crafted,subtle metaphors provide thiscaptivating title with real substance.The illustrations combine perfectlywith outstanding storytelling.”—SchoolLibrary Journal978-0-8075-5273-5 • $16.99Ages 6-9/Grades 1-410.8125 X 9.625 • 32 pgsFull Color • Hardcover • JacketWhat’s So SpecialAbout Planet Earth?Robert E. Wells“Wells explores the characteristics thatmake Earth capable of sustaining life.Beginning with an imaginary journeythrough the solar system, a boy and agirl visit the other seven planets and seefirsthand why they are uninhabitable,learning some facts about each alongthe way….A good beginning look at thespecial features that make Earth ourhome.”—Kirkus Reviews978-0-8075-8815-4 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-410.5 x 7 • 32 pgsFull Color • HardcoverThe Terrible Secretsof the Tell-All ClubCatherine Stier“Picture-book author Stier transitions totween novels with this savvy exposé of theperils of clandestine groups….While thecharacters initially seem to embody tritestereotypes—the jock, the troublemaker,the queen bee and the perfect girl—readersquickly discover the deeper emotionsthat motivate each individual. The authordeftly addresses the high-interest topics forfledgling teens as her characters struggleto cope with such universal issues as peerpressure, handling bullies and the truenature of friendship.”—Kirkus Reviews978-0-8075-7798-1 • $14.99Ages 9-13/Grades 4-85.5 x 8 • 128 pgs • HardcoverMiss Fox’s Class Goes Green22 www.albertwhitman.com 800 -255-767523F A L L 2 0 0 9

S P R I N G 2 01 0N E W F A L L 2 0 0 9 T I T L E S !N E W I N P A P E R B A C KF R O M F A L L 2 0 0 9The Leprechaun WhoLost His RainbowSean CallahanIllustrated by Nancy Cote“Colleen’s grandfather is set to play thebagpipes in the St. Patrick’s Day parade,but rain threatens to bring an abrupt endto his performance. Enter Roy G. Biv, aleprechaun who has lost his pot of gold.Roy explains to Colleen that if she helpshim find it by making a rainbow, thesun will come out and the parade will besaved…. the fantastical story and Cote’sbright, cheery illustrations will keep kidsinterested….this one is sure to be populararound St. Paddy’s Day….”—KirkusReviews978-0-8075-4454-9 • $16.99Ages 6-8/Grades 1-38 x 10 • 32 pgsFull Color • Hardcover • JacketDuck for Turkey DayJacqueline JulesIllustrated by Kathryn Mitter“Living in the most diverse nationin the world can be a mixedblessing in classrooms at holidaytime. Tuyet, for example, is terriblyconcerned that her family ofVietnamese origin will be breakingall sorts of rules by serving duck.This is a perfect book for readingaloud and discussion in lowerelementary classrooms. Bright,clear illustrations complement theopen-minded message.”—ForeWordMagazine978-0-8075-1734-5 • $16.99Ages 6-8/Grades 1-38 x 10 • 32 pgsFull Color • HardcoverHoppy Hanukkah!Linda GlaserIllustrated by Daniel HowarthViolet and Simon, two small bunnies,are excited about Hanukkah. Simonis ready to light all the candles andthen blow them right out! But Mamaand Papa explain how to celebrateHanukkah by lighting one candleeach night at sunset and placing themenorah in the window for all to see.Grandma and Grandpa come over,too, and there are latkes and presentsand a dreidel game.978-0-8075-3378-9 • $15.99Ages 2-5/Grades PreK-K10.75 x 8.5 • 24 pgsFull Color • Hardcover • JacketAll Aboard to Work—Choo-Choo!Carol RothIllustrated by Steve Lavis“Roth introduces children to the concept ofcommuting—mommies and daddies board atrain, work all day and then come back home totheir children to eat and play, snuggle, readand tuck them in….Add to this mix aninteresting variety of careers and somecounting, and the result is a solid peekat the adult world for the youngestlisteners.”—Kirkus Reviews978-0-8075-0271-6 • $16.99Ages 2-5/Grades PreK-K10.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgsFull Color • Hardcover • JacketThe Vampire MysteryCreated by Gertrude Chandler WarnerIllustrated by Robert PappThe Aldens meet Mr. Hudson, alocal author who is best knownfor his novel about a vampire. Butrumors of a real vampire are goingaround town—a vampire who hauntsthe graveyard behind Mr. Hudson’shouse! But since vampires don’texist, the children soon realize thatsomeone must be trying to scarepeople away from Greenfield! Whobrought the old legend back tolife—and why?HC 978-0-8075-8460-6 • $14.99PB 978-0-8075-8461-3 • $4.99Ages 7-10/Grades 2-55.25 x 7.625 • 128 pgsSuperstar WatchCreated by Gertrude Chandler WarnerIllustrated by Robert PappA big Hollywood agent wantsWatch to appear in a commercialfor a new kind of dog food! Eventhough Watch seems to love thefood on-camera, he won’t touchit at home. Someone at the studiohas been switching the brand andthe Aldens must find out the truthbehind the cover-up.HC 978-0-8075-7667-0 • $14.99PB 978-0-8075-7668-7 • $4.99Ages 7-10/Grades 2-55.25 x 7.625 • 128 pgsF A L L 2 0 0 9Hoppy Hanukkah!How Many Donkeys?An Arabic Counting TaleMargaret Read MacDonald and Nadia Jameel TaibahIllustrated by Carol Liddiment“In this retelling of a traditional Middle Easternfolktale, silly Jouha cannot understand why everytime he sits on his donkey and counts the donkeysbehind [him], he loses one, making him a mostunlucky man! …Young readers will giggle alongas they familiarize themselves with cardinalnumbers in both languages and spot Jouha’sgrievous but comic errors….Engaging and filledwith gentle humor—a solid choice for home orschool use.”—Kirkus Reviews978-0-8075-3424-3 • $16.99Ages 5-7/Grades K-210.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgsFull Color • hardcover • Jacket24 www.albertwhitman.com800 -255-7675Dog Lovers’ SpecialCreated by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThis fall, Boxcar fans can enjoythree adventures about the Aldens,their dog, Watch, and many othercanine companions together in onebook! Featuring the Mystery at theDog Show (#35), The Guide DogMystery (#53) and The Mystery ofthe Midnight Dog (#87).PB 978-0-8075-0883-1 • $8.99Ages 7-10/Grades 2-55.25 x 7.625 • 368 pgsThe Brothers’ PromiseFrances HarberIllustrated by Thor Wickstrom“In this traditional Jewish tale, a fatherdies and leaves his farm to his two sons,who share the farm and look after eachother. When a drought threatens the farm,the brothers independently decide thatthe other needs whatever food has beensaved. In a comic episode, the duo go backand forth delivering food and wonderingwhy they are each winding up with moreinstead of less.978-0-8075-0902-9 • $6.99Ages 2-5/Grades PreK-K10.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgsFull Color • Hardcover • Jacket25F A L L 2 0 0 9

S P R I N G 2 01 0S E A S O N A L T I T L E SWHITMANS E A S O N A L T I T L E Sthe seasonsSpring ThingsBob RaczkaIllustrated by Judy SteadHC 978-0-8075-7596-3 • $16.95Ages 3-6/Grades PreK-110.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2007Summer WondersBob RaczkaIllustrated by Judy SteadHC 978-0-8075-7653-3 • $16.99Ages 3-7/Grades PreK-210.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2009Groundhog DayTuesday, February 2, 2010Gretchen Groundhog,It’s Your Day!Abby LevineIllustrated by Nancy CotePB 978-0-8075-3059-7 • $6.95Ages 5-8/Grades K-38 x 10 • 32 pgs • 1998The Groundhog DayBook of Facts and FunWendie C. OldIllustrated by Paige Billin-FryeHC 978-0-8075-3066-5 • $16.99Ages 8-11/Grades 3-68 x 10 • 40 pgs • 2004Substitute GroundhogPat MillerIllustrated by Kathi EmberHC 978-0-8075-7643-4 • $16.99Ages 5-8/Grades K-38 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2006Valentine’s DaySunday, February 14, 2010Will You Be My Valenswine?Teresa BatemanIllustrated by Kristina StephensonHC 978-0-8075-9195-6 • $16.99PB 978-0-8075-9196-3 • $6.95Ages 3-7/Grades PreK-28 x 10 • 24 pgs • 2005Presidents’ Daymonday, February 15, 2010Abe Lincoln Loved AnimalsEllen JacksonIllustrated by Doris EttlingerHC 978-0-8075-0123-8 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-410.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2008Finding LincolnAnn MalaspinaIllustrated by Colin BootmanHC 978-0-8075-2435-0 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-410.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2009If I Ran for PresidentCatherine StierIllustrated by Lynne AvrilHC 978-0-8075-3543-1 • $16.99PB 978-0-8075-3544-8 • $6.99Ages 6-9/Grades 1-48 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2007If I Were PresidentCatherine StierIllustrated by DyAnne DiSalvo-RyanPB 978-0-8075-3542-4 • $6.95Ages 5-8/Grades K-38 x 10 • 32 pgs • 1999The Leprechaun Who Lost His RainbowSt. Patrick’s DayWednesday, March 17, 2010The Curse of Rafferty McGillDianne M. MacmillanIllustrated by Guy PorfirioHC 978-0-8075-3779-4 • $13.99Ages 7-10/Grades 2-55.5 x 8 • 72 pgs • 2003The Leprechaun in the BasementKathy TuckerIllustrated by John SandfordPB 978-0-8075-4451-8 • $6.95Ages 5-8/Grades K-38 x 10 • 32 pgs • 1998The LeprechaunWho Lost His RainbowSean CallahanIllustrated by Nancy CoteHC 978-0-8075-4454-9 • $16.99Ages 6-8/Grades PreK-38 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2009Shannon and theWorld’s Tallest LeprechaunSean CallahanIllustrated by Kathleen KemlyHC 978-0-8075-7326-6 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-48 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2008The St. Patrick’s Day ShillelaghJanet NolanIllustrated by Ben F. StahlPB 978-0-8075-7345-7 • $6.95Ages 7-10/Grades 2-510.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2002PassoverMonday evening,March 29—Tuesday, April 6, 2010This Is the MatzahAbby LevineIllustrated by Paige Billin-FryeHC 978-0-8075-7885-8 • $16.99Ages 3-7/Grades PreK-28 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2005April Fool’s DayThursday, April 1, 2010April FoolishnessTeresa BatemanIllustrated by Nadine Bernard WestcottHC 978-0-8075-0404-8 • $16.95PB 978-0-8075-0405-5 • $6.95Ages 5-7/Grades K-210.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2004EasterSunday, April 4, 2010EasterMiriam NerlovePB 978-0-8075-1872-4 • $4.95Ages 3-6/Grades PreK-18.75 x 8 • 24 pgs • 1989Looking for EasterDori ChaconasIllustrated by Margie MooreHC 978-0-8075-4749-6 • $16.99Ages 3-7/Grades PreK-28 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2008Holocaust Remembrance DaySunday evening, April 11-Monday, April 12, 2010Hana’s SuitcaseKaren LevineIllustrated with photographsHC 978-0-8075-3148-8 • $15.95Book/CD 978-0-8075-3149-5 • $24.95PB 978-0-8075-3147-1 • $9.95Ages 10-13/Grades 5-87.5 x 9 • 120 pgs • 2003Earth DayThursday, April 22, 2010Eaglet’s WorldEvelyn MinshullIllustrated by Andrea GabrielHC 978-0-8075-8929-8 • $16.95PB 978-0-8075-1760-4 • $6.95Ages 3-8/Grades PreK-310.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2002Miss Fox’s Class Goes GreenEileen SpinelliIllustrated by Anne KennedyHC 978-0-8075-5166-0 • $16.99Ages 6-8/Grades PreK-38 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2009Polar Bear, Why IsYour World Melting?Robert E. WellsHC 978-0-8075-6598-8 • $16.99PB 978-0-8075-6599-6 • $6.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-410.5 x 7 • 32 pgs • 2008This Tree Counts!Alison FormentoIllustrated by Sarah SnowHC 978-0-8075-7890-2 • $16.99Ages 4-7/Grades PreK-210.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2010What’s So Specialabout Planet Earth?Robert E. WellsHC 978-0-8075-8815-4 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-410.5 x 7 • 32 pgs • 2009Miss Fox’s ClassGoes GreenCinco de MayoWednesday, May 5, 2010Celebrate!It’s Cinco de Mayo!Janice LevyIllustrated by Loretta LopezPB 978-0-8075-1177-0 • $6.95Ages 3-7/Grades PreK-210.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2007Father’s DaySunday, June 20, 2010A Father’s Day Thank-YouJanet NolanIllustrated by Kathi EmberHC 978-0-8075-2291-2 • $16.99Ages 3-7/Grades PreK-28 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2007A Wild Father’s DaySean CallahanIllustrated by Daniel HowarthHC 978-0-8075-2293-6 • $16.99Ages 3-6/Grades PreK-110.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2009Independence DaySunday, July 4, 2010Happy 4th of July, Jenny Sweeney!Leslie KimmelmanIllustrated by Nancy CoteHC 978-0-8075-3152-5 • $16.99Ages 3-6/Grades PreK-110.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2003Happy 4th of July, Jenny Sweeney!S E A S O N A L T I T L E S800 -255-767527

S P R I N G 2 01 0B L A C K H I S T O R Y M O N T HF I N A N C I A L L I T E R A C YB L A C K H I S T O R Y M O N T HAn Apple forHarriet TubmanGlennette Tilley TurnerIllustrated by Susan KeeterHC 978-0-8075-0395-9 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-48 x 10 • 24 pgs • 2006Black, White, Just Right!Marguerite W. DavolIllustrated by Irene TrivasHC 978-0-8075-0785-8 • $16.99Ages 6-9/Grades 1-48 x 9 • 32 pgs • 1993Black Like Kyra,White Like MeJudith VignaPB 978-0-8075-0779-7 • $6.95Ages 7-9/Grades 2-48 x 9 • 32 pgs • 1992A Bus of Our OwnFreddi Williams EvansIllustrated by Shawn Costello2002 NCSS-CBC NotableSocial Studies Trade Bookfor Young People2004 Mississippi LibraryAssociation Children’sAwardPB 978-0-8075-0971-5 • $6.95Ages 6-10/Grades 1-58 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2001Finding LincolnAnn MalaspinaIllustrated by Colin BootmanHC 978-0-8075-2435-0 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-410.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2009Grandma Lena’sBig Ol’ TurnipDenia Lewis HesterIllustrated by Jackie UrbanovicHC 978-0-8075-3027-6 • $16.95PB 978-0-8075-3023-8 • $6.95Ages 3-8/Grades PreK-310.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2005Grandmama’s PrideBecky BirthaIllustrated by Colin BootmanA 2006 CCBC ChoiceA 2006 IRA Children’sBook Award NotableA 2005 SCBWI Golden KiteHonor BookHC 978-0-8075-3028-3 • $16.95Ages 7-10/Grades 2-510.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2005Lucky BeansBecky BirthaIllustrated by Nicole TadgellHC 978-0-8075-4782-3 • $16.99Ages 7-11/Grades 2-58 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2010Samuel’s ChoiceRichard BerlethIllustrated by James WatlingHC 978-0-8075-7218-4 • $16.99Ages 8-11/Grades 3-68 x 9 • 40 pgs • 1990Grandmama’s PrideTo Be a DrumEvelyn ColemanIllustrated byAminah Brenda Lynn RobinsonPointer Review, Kirkus ReviewsPB 978-0-8075-8007-3 • $6.95Ages 5-up/Grades K-up8.5 x 11 • 32 pgs • 1998White Socks OnlyEvelyn ColemanIllustrated by Tyrone GeterA 1999 Smithsonian MagazineNotable Book for ChildrenPB 978-0-8075-8956-4 • $6.95Ages 5-9/Grades K-48 x 10 • 32 pgs • 1996How the Second GradeGot $8,205.50 to Visitthe Statue of LibertyNathan ZimelmanIllustrated by Bill Slavin“Written in the style of a treasurer’s report,this hilarious picture book details thetrials and triumphs of a group of childrenattempting to raise money for a trip tothe Statue of Liberty….A great choicefor read alouds, this will also make anexcellent introduction to primary units onmoney.”—BooklistHC 978-0-8075-3431-1 • $16.99Ages 5-8/Grades K-38 x 9 • 32 pgs • 1992A U T I S MAutism and Me:Sibling StoriesOuisie ShapiroPhotos by Steven Vote“This book would be useful infamilies and in classrooms tohelp explain both the strugglesand the triumphs of livingwith someone who has thisdisorder.”—School LibraryJournal “Thoughtful fare for awide age range.”—BooklistHC 978-0-8075-0487-1 • $16.99Ages 7-12/Grades 2-78 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2009Isabel’s Car WashSheila BairIllustrated by Judy Stead“Sophisticated ideas such as financialrisk, entrepreneurship, and profits arecarefully woven into an enjoyable storythat children will understand….With thefinancial crisis having made headlines allover the world, this book could not comeat a better time.”—Rutgers UniversityProject on Economics and ChildrenHC 978-0-8075-3652-0 • $16.99Ages 6-9/Grades 1-48 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2008Ian’s Walk:A Story about AutismLaurie LearsIllustrated by Karen Ritz“So genuine are the paintings ofnarrator Julie, her big sister, Tara,and her younger autistic brother,Ian, that the three children lookas though they will continuewalking, tying a shoe, or feedingthe ducks just as soon as the page isturned….”—BooklistPB 978-0-8075-3481-6 • $6.99Ages 6-9/Grades 1-48 x 10 • 32 pgs • 1998Looking after LouisLesley ElyIllustrated by Polly Dunbar“Miss Owlie’s classroom is avibrant hum of activity, filled withchildren who act realistically, ifa bit crazily….the story is moreabout creative kindness andinclusion than it is about autism;it’s really a big-hearted exampleof persistence and compassion,and little ones won’t have aproblem understanding that.”—BooklistHC 978-0-8075-4746-5 • $16.99Ages 7-10/Grades 2-58.375 x 10.625 • 32 pgs • 2004Rock, Brock, andthe Savings ShockSheila BairIllustrated by Barry Gott“With its bright, humorous illustrations, thisimportant book adds some fun to the businessof saving money. The straightforward storyline teaches younger children how money cangrow through a savings plan….The author,one of the most influential women in theworld of finance, successfully translates someeconomic fundamentals into a story thatchildren will appreciate and enjoy.”—RutgersUniversity Project on Economics and ChildrenHC 978-0-8075-7094-4 • $16.99Ages 7-10/Grades 2-58 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2006Waiting for Benjamin:A Story about AutismAlexandra Jessup AltmanIllustrated by Susan KeeterAlexander’s little brother,Benjamin, doesn’t do things theway Alexander thinks he should...As time passes and each boy grows,Alexander discovers that Benjaminisn’t just his brother—he is alsohis friend.HC 978-0-8075-7364-8 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-48 x10 • 32 pgs • 200828 www.albertwhitman.com 800 -255-767529P I C T U R E B O O K S

S P R I N G 2 01 0P I C T U R E B O O K SC H I L D A B U S E &D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C EA Family That FightsSharon Chesler BernsteinIllustrated by Karen Ritz“A bibliotherapeutic tool about domesticviolence….[D]ouble-page spreads featurefrightened, bewildered, or helplesschildren; an innovative decorativetechnique gives the paper the look ofhaving been ripped forcibly from atablet.… A book on a much needed topic,related in a competent and assuringmanner.”—School Library JournalHC 978-0-8075-2248-6 • $15.99Ages 5-9/Grades K-48 x 9 • 32 pgs • 1991My Body Is PrivateLinda Walvoord GirardIllustrated by Rodney Pate“Stress is on one’s right to privacy andthe importance of telling a parent orsome other responsible adult.”—TheBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“This does a good job of clarifyingimportant information for children.”—BooklistPB 978-0-8075-5319-0 • $6.95Ages 4-8/Grades PreK-38 x 9 • 32 pgs • 1984Not in Room 204Shannon RiggsIllustrated by Jamie Zollars“This picture book’s strength is inthe forthrightness of its message andthe sensitivity of its presentation….This helpful picture book will raisechildren’s awareness of sexual abusewithout raising anxiety.”—Booklist,starred reviewHC 978-0-8075-5764-8 • $16.99Ages 6-9/Grades 1-48 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2007A L L E R G I E S & A S T H M AThe Peanut-Free CaféGloria KosterIllustrated by Maryann Cocca-Leffler“Allergies to peanuts can killand Koster and Cocca-Lefflerdemonstrate these dangers withbrightness and feeling, using Simonand his multicultural classmatesas foils because, guess what theirfavorite lunch food is. Enter Grant,a new student with the peanutallergy….An attractive package witha heavy mission that manages to keepits balance.”—Kirkus ReviewsHC 978-0-8075-6386-1 • $16.99Ages 6-8/Grades 1-310.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2006The Princess andthe Peanut AllergyWendy McClureIllustrated by Tammie Lyon“The story helps illustrate toyoungsters the seriousness offood allergies and promotesunderstanding of those that aredifferent. A note for parentsfrom an allergist is included atthe end of the book.”—Children’sLiteratureHC 978-0-8075-6623-7 • $16.99Ages 6-9/Grades 1-48 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2009Abby’s Asthmaand the Big RaceTheresa GoldingIllustrated by Margeaux Lucas“The soft, colorful illustrationsdepict Abby’s determinationto not only run in the race, butalso to win. This book helpsexplain asthma to childrenin a nonthreatening, easy-tounderstandmanner. The lastpage offers an explanation froma doctor about asthma andexercise.”—School Library JournalHC 978-0-8075-0465-9 • $16.99Ages 6-9/Grades 1-48 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2009The Lion Who Had AsthmaJonathan LondonIllustrated by Nadine BernardWestcott‘Although this title seemsdrippingly allegorical, the story isactually honest, light, and direct.A fine collaborative effort betweenauthor and illustrator, it deliversa believable picture of a preschoolboy who has a freewheelingimagination, supportive parents,asthma, and a life that workswell.”—School Library JournalPB 978-0-8075-4560-7 • $6.95Ages 3-6/Grades PreK-18.75 x 8 • 32 pgs • 1992T I T L E I N D E XAAbby’s Asthma And The Big Race..................30Abe Lincoln Loved Animals............................27Alfie The Apostrophe.......................................20All Aboard to Work—Choo-Choo!.................25Apple For Harriet Tubman........................19, 28April Foolishness.......................................19, 27Armadilly Chili................................................19Autism And Me: Sibling Stories......................29BBackpack Stories.............................................22Black Like Kyra, White Like Me....................28Black, White, Just Right!.................................28Boxcar ChildrenGraphic Novels............................... 16-17Boxcar Children Mysteries............18, 25The Brothers’ Promise.....................................25The Buddy Files....................................... 2-3Bugs In My Hair?!...........................................21Bus Of Our Own..............................................28CCelebrate! It’s Cinco De Mayo!......................33Crash Bang Donkey!.......................................10Curse Of Rafferty McGill................................34DDad And Me In The Morning..........................27Danny is Done with Diapers..............................9Duck for Turkey Day.......................................24EEaglet’s World.................................................27Easter...............................................................27FA Family That Fights.......................................30Father’s Day Thank-You..................................27Finding Lincoln.............................19, 22, 26, 28First Rain.........................................................14Fox Walked Alone...........................................22GGrandma Lena’s Big Ol’ Turnip......................28Grandmama’s Pride.........................................28Grandpa’s Music: A Storyabout Alzheimer’s.........................................23Gretchen Groundhog, It’s Your Day!...............26Groundhog Day Book Of Facts And Fun........26HHana’s Suitcase................................................27Happy 4th Of July, Jenny Sweeney!................27Hoppy Hanukkah!...........................................24How Many Donkeys?An Arabic Counting Tale..............................25How The Second Grade Got$8,205.50 To Visit The Statue Of Liberty.....29IIan’s Walk........................................................29If I Ran for President.......................................26If I Were President...........................................26Isabel’s Car Wash............................................29LLeprechaun In The Basement..........................27Leprechaun Who Lost His Rainbow..........24, 27Lion Who Had Asthma....................................30Little Rooster’s Diamond Button.....................19Looking After Louis........................................29Looking For Easter..........................................27Lucky Beans..............................................13, 28MMabela The Clever..........................................19Miss Fox’s Class Earns a Field Trip................27Miss Fox’s Class Goes Green....................13, 23Monster Goes to School....................................4Moonshadow’s Journey...................................22My Body Is Private..........................................30NNot In Room 204.............................................30PPeanut-Free Café.............................................30Penny And The Punctuation Bee.....................20Peter, the Knight with Asthma.........................23Polar Bear, Why Is Your World Melting?........27Princess And The Peanut Allergy....................30RRock, Brock, And The Savings Shock............29SSamuel’s Choice..............................................28Seven Chinese Sisters......................................19Shannon And The World’sTallest Leprechaun......................................27Small Florence, Piggy Pop Star.......................11Spring Things..................................................26St. Patrick’s Day Shillelagh.............................26Substitute Groundhog......................................26Summer Wonders.............................................26TTerrible Secrets of the Tell-All Club...............23This Is The Matzah..........................................27This Tree Counts!........................................6, 27To Be A Drum..................................................28Trouble with Sisters and Robots......................22Twinkle, Star of the Week................................12Two Of Everything..........................................19UUnderwear!........................................................4WWaiting For Benjamin.....................................29What’s So Special about Planet Earth?.....22, 27White Socks Only............................................28Wild Father’s Day............................................27Will You Be My Valenswine?..........................26Will You Still Love Me?....................................8YYou Go Away.....................................................5You Push, I Ride................................................5ZZapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off........15OUR FAVORITESBackpack StoriesKevin O’Malley“The subject of this colorful graphicnovel-style picture book—backpacks—iscertainly a universal one for kids, and thesefour tongue-in-cheek stories present animaginative look at the secret lives andpower of these carryalls.” —Booklist978-0-8075-0504-5 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-48.5 x 11 • 32 pgsFull Color • Hardcover • JacketThe Trouble with Sisters and RobotsSteve Gritton“Kyle’s sister cramps his style. 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