Spring 2010 - Albert Whitman & Company

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