SPRING 2022 177 NEW TITLES ring 2022 Capstone CatalogCONTENTS NEW TITLESBACKLIST Board Books 3 Picture Books 7 Board Books 55 Young Readers 16 Picture Books 60 Middle Readers 20 Young Readers 82 Graphic Novels 28 Middle Readers 106 You Choose 35 Young Adult 128 Nonfiction 38 Bind-ups 132 Crafts & Leisure 136 You Choose 149 High Interest Sports 155 High interest 161 Science 169 Social Studies 217 Language Arts 263 Math 269 Spanish 272 Sales Representatives 306 Index 278 capstonepub.comSee back cover for ordering information 2Every Bunny Poops by Christianne Jones Bunny is almost potty trained, but pooping on the potty is still tricky. After a few hops and plops, Bunny starts to figure it out in this lighthearted board book. Selling points: Í Encourages children to use the potty on their own Í Pooping on the potty is often a bigger challenge for toilet training toddlers Í Bright colors and fun characters make this issue relatable for toddlers See more on page 56 Christianne Jones grew up in a small town with three sisters, no cable, and parents who were teachers. After college, Christianne became an editor at a children’s book company and began writing. She has found her niche in the picture book genre and has written many popular titles, including Donut Worry, Miles McHale, Tattletale, Harrison P. Spader, Personal Space Invader, and Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker. Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker won a 2013 Gelett Burgess Award and was a Midwest Book Award finalist. Christianne lives in Mankato, Minnesota, with her husband and three daughters. NEW TITLE 9781684464852 $7.99 ($9.99 can ) February 2022 Board Book Trim: 8” x 8” Pages: 20 Age Level: Grades Prek Reading Level: Grades 1-2 Rights: World ex UK capstonepub.comSee back cover for ordering information 3 BOARD BOOKSLittle Dinos Don’t Bully by Christianne Jones Little Dino wants to be kind and understanding. He never wants to be a bully! Little Dino works on positive behaviors and always tries to be his best self in this encouraging board book. Selling points: Í Reinforces positive behavior Í Adds to the growing trend of bullying education Í Components of Social and Emotional Learning See more on page 56 Christianne Jones grew up in a small town with three sisters, no cable, and parents who were teachers. After college, Christianne became an editor at a children’s book company and began writing. She has found her niche in the picture book genre and has written many popular titles, including Donut Worry, Miles McHale, Tattletale, Harrison P. Spader, Personal Space Invader, and Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker. Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker won a 2013 Gelett Burgess Award and was a Midwest Book Award finalist. Christianne lives in Mankato, Minnesota, with her husband and three daughters. NEW TITLE 9781684464906 $7.99 ($9.99 can ) February 2022 Board Book Trim: 8” x 8” Pages: 20 Age Level: Grades Prek Reading Level: Grades 1-2 Rights: World ex UK capstonepub.comSee back cover for ordering information 4 BOARD BOOKSMarvelous Me by Lisa Bullard Alex is special. Alex is unique. Alex is his own kind of superhero— and so are you! Embrace what makes you YOU, and be proud of how marvelous you are with this encouraging board book. Selling points: Í Perfect for celebrating #BlackBoyJoy Í Promotes self esteem, confidence, and positive self image Í Bestselling picture book now available in a sturdy board book edition for the littlest readers NEW TITLE 9781666341744 $7.99 ($9.99 can ) February 2022 GRL: J Board Book Trim: 8” x 8” Pages: 20 Age Level: Grades PreK-1 Reading Level: Grades PreK-1 Rights: World ex UK capstonepub.comSee back cover for ordering information 5 BOARD BOOKSA Germ’s Journey by Thom Rooke, M.D. Where did your cold germ come from? And ACHOO! Where is it going next? A germ’s journey is filled with snuffles, sniffles, and sneezes. Pack your bags, and get ready to follow it! Selling points: Í Make nonfiction fun for the littlest learners with this board book edition of one of our most timely titles Í Written by a doctor, this book is packed with reliable information See more on page 209 NEW TITLE 9781666339383 $7.99 ($9.99 can ) February 2022 GRL: M Board Book Trim: 8” x 6” Pages: 20 Age Level: Grades PreK-1 Reading Level: Grades 4-6 Rights: World ex UK capstonepub.comSee back cover for ordering information 6 BOARD BOOKSSports Illustrated Kids Bedtime Books Bring the excitement of your favorite game to the youngest fan with the Sports Illustrated Kids Bedtime Books series. The action-packed stories follow a young fan cheering on the hometown team. When the game is over, the rhyming text turns gentle and soothing as it prepares readers for bed, encouraging his or her own sports dream! The Sports Illustrated Kids Bedtime Book series has been praised by Publishers Weekly for its “energized illustrations,” and School Library Journal loves the “fun, comforting bedtime story” and “the diversity present in the fans.” Simply put, this series is a victory. Selling points: Í Part of the bestselling SIK Bedtime Books series, which includes Goodnight Baseball, Goodnight Football, Goodnight Basketball, and more Í Great gift for young dance fans Í Perfect bedtime story that captures the dedication and energy of this popular sport, including techniques of Ballet, Tap Dance, and Hip Hop See more on page 65 NEW TITLE NEW Goodnight Dance 9781684464234 Hardcover + Jacket by Christianne Jones January 2022 Lexile: 450L Series of 5 9781684464340 $103.11 ($110.83 can ) Each title: $17.99 ($22.99 can ) Trim: 10” x 8 1/2” Pages: 32 Age Level: Grades PreK-2 Reading Level: Grades PreK-2 Rights: World ex OFAC Embargo, ZW, Western Balkans SPORTS ILLUSTRATED KIDS™ is a trademark of ABG-SI LLC capstonepub.comSee back cover for ordering information 7 PICTURE BOOKSMy Pet Cloud by Amanda Rawson Hill Max wants a pet, and a pet cloud seems way better than a cat, dog, or fish. A cloud is clean, quiet, and doesn’t shed. How hard could it be to take care of a puffy cloud? Author Amanda Rawson Hill subtly blends lessons on responsibility, problem solving, and friendship with lots of humor for a unique approach to the typical pet story. The added science element provides the perfect combination of learning and fun in a picture book illustrated by Laia Arriols. Selling points: Í Combines social emotional learning and science Í Great lesson on responsibility, problem solving, and friendship Í New approach to pets, a well-loved subject matter Amanda Rawson Hill grew up in Wyoming, with a library right out her back gate. She is the author of the picture book, You’ll Find Me, and the middle grade novel, The Three Rules of Everyday Magic. Today she lives in California with her husband, four kids, three guinea pigs, a lazy bulldog, and a grumpy cat. NEW TITLE 9781684464258 $17.99 ($22.99 can ) February 2022 Hardcover + Jacket Trim: 8” x 10” Pages: 32 Age Level: Grades PreK-2 Reading Level: Grades PreK-2 Rights: World ex UK capstonepub.comSee back cover for ordering information 8 PICTURE BOOKSBrian the Dancing Lion by Tom Tinn-Disbury Brian the Lion loves dancing, but lions are meant to be brave and strong and fierce. Nobody would think a dancing lion was brave or strong or fierce. But when Brian finds out about a big dancing competition, he decides it’s time to prove everyone wrong! Tom Tinn- Disbury tears apart any lingering notions of gender (and lion) stereotypes in this musical picture book, showcasing the importance of believing in yourself, trusting your friends, and dancing at every opportunity. Selling points: Í A positive message of overcoming embarrassment and the importance of not bowing to gender-based stereotypes Í Highly appealing and relatable characters make this book a great choice for storytime or one-on-one reading Í Author-illustrator Tom Tinn- Dinsbury’s engaging illustration style is sure to appeal Tom Tinn-Disbury Tom is an illustrator and author who resides in Rugby, Warwickshire. Brian the Dancing Lion will be his fourth picture book as author and illustrator. Tom has been practicing his dancing in front of the mirror in order to get Brian’s moves just right. NEW TITLE 9781684464241 $17.99 ($22.99 can ) February 2022 Hardcover + Jacket Trim: 8” x 10” Pages: 32 Age Level: Grades PreK-2 Reading Level: Grades PreK-2 Rights: World ex UK capstonepub.comSee back cover for ordering information 9 PICTURE BOOKSNext >