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SPRING 2023 201 NEW TITLESSpring Brings Diverse Books for Every Child www.CapstonePub.com#LearningIsForEveryone Jalen ( Series of 4 ) Hola Lola ( Series of 4 ) Astrid and Apollo ( Series of 12 ) Mr. Grizley ( Series of 8 ) Emma Everyday ( Series of 12 ) Yasmin ( Series of 20 ) Riley Reynolds ( Series of 4 )Board Books 2 Picture Books 5Board Books 74 Box Sets 71 Young Readers 22Picture Books 80 Young Readers 90Graphic Novels 35 Middle Readers 115You Choose 46 DC 136Spanish 49 Spanish 292 Scooby-Doo 145Nonfiction Hot Picks 53 Spark 55 Nonfiction 60 Smithsonian 148 Sports Illustrated Kids 152 You Choose 161 Nonfiction Picture Books 166 High interest 178 Social Studies 195 Science 239 Language Arts 288 Math 289 Index 299 Sales Representatives 320 CONTENTS NEW TITLESBACKLIST CapstonePub.comSee back cover for ordering information 1NEW TITLE Best Buddies by Lynn Plourde Best Buddies introduces a boy-and- dog duo who are BEST FRIENDS and who do EVERYTHING together! So how will they manage being apart when the boy heads to school for the first time? Find out how a clever boy with Down syndrome and his loyal pet come up with the perfect way to feel close even when they can’t be together. This sweet, inspiring story in board book format will help ease worries about big changes for little ones. Selling points: Í Perfect read for students starting preschool Í With a main character who has Down Syndrome, this book provides representation for people with disabilities Í Lynn Plourde is a powerhouse author and active promoter who visits schools and children’s events year-round Í 67% of American families have a pet, making this book relatable to the majority of kids Í Converts a successful picture book to a board book to reach a broader audience Lynn Plourde is the author of forty children’s books including her newest The Boy Whose Face Froze Like That. Some of Lynn’s other titles include Pigs in the Mud in the Middle of the Rud, Wild Child, and her middle grade novel Maxi’s Secrets (or what you can learn from a dog), inspired by her best buddy, Maggie. Lynn does many author visits to schools each year during which she teaches students how to write their own stories. Before becoming a fulltime author, she worked for 21 years as a speech-language therapist in public schools, including working with many students with Down Syndrome. Lynn lives with her husband in Winthrop, Maine, where she enjoys going for walks, gardening, reading, and playing with her young grandson. 9781684466863 $7.99 ($9.99 can ) January 2023 Board Book Trim: 8” x 8” Pages: 20 Age Level: Grades PreK-K Reading Level: Grades PreK-K Rights: World ex UK CapstonePub.comSee back cover for ordering information 2 BOARD BOOKSNEW Maybe When I’m Bigger 9781684466849 by Christianne Jones GRL: I January 2023 When Janey gets tired of hearing that she is not big enough to do the fun stuff, she decides that she is not big enough to do the boring stuff either. No high dive? No chores. No roller coaster? No bedtime. But Janey’s plan backfires when it’s time for the first day of preschool. Janey quickly learns being a big girl means making big-girl decisions, no matter what. NEW Crabby Pants 9781684466856 by Julie Gassman GRL: I January 2023 Roger gets CRABBY. A LOT. He is crabby about running out of his favorite food, not being able to go to the zoo, and missing his favorite TV shows. Sometimes he ends up in the naughty chair. Can Roger figure out how to stop being such a crabby pants? This humorous and lighthearted board book delivers an important message about growing up and managing feelings. NEW TITLES Little Boost Little Boost books tackle early life lessons in a funny and relatable manner. From learning to share to telling lies, life isn’t easy. These picture books include many teachable moments, which are important elements in children’s books. Caregivers will be able to engage young children with entertaining stories while introducing and instilling important life skills. These books are sure to give everyone a little boost!. Selling points: Í Humorous way to begin conversations about Big Feelings with young children Í Board book conversion of a popular picture book series that reaches a broader audience Í Suited for storytime reading in preschool lessons or at-home enjoyment Í Provides a stepping stone to larger life lessons about self-awareness and emotional regulation Series of 2 9781684467792 $15.98 ($19.98 can ) Each title: $7.99 ($9.99 can ) January 2023 Board Book Trim: 8” x 8” Pages: 30 Age Level: Grades PreK-K Reading Level: Grades PreK-K Rights: World ex UK CapstonePub.comSee back cover for ordering information 3 BOARD BOOKSNEW TITLE The Baby and Me by Christianne Jones Celebrate what it means to be an older sibling with this joyful and colorful board book! Watch as an older sibling’s funny faces make the baby laugh. Look on as tummy time becomes a sweet way to connect with the new baby. Enjoy the many ways love is shown in The Baby and Me. Selling points: Í Perfect for fans of Big Sisters/ Brothers Are the Best Í Well-timed for Mother’s/Father’s Day promotions and purchases Í Showcases diverse families Í Positive approach (little siblings are cool AND big siblings are cool!) speaks to the variety of attitudes new siblings can feel Í Provides representation for nonbinary siblings who are not represented in sister/brother content 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 <i>Donut Worry, Miles McHale, Tattletale, Harrison P. Spader, Personal Space Invader, </ i>and<i> Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker. Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker</i> won a 2013 Gelett Burgess Award and was a Midwest Book Award finalist. Christianne lives in Mankato, Minnesota, with her husband and three daughters. 9781684466818 $7.99 ($9.99 can ) January 2023 Board Book Trim: 8” x 8” Pages: 20 Age Level: Grades PreK Reading Level: Grades PreK Rights: World ex UK CapstonePub.comSee back cover for ordering information 4 BOARD BOOKSKaty Hudson won the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award Gold in 2014 for her illustrations in the book Animal Teachers. Her debut picture book, Bear and Duck, received strong reviews, including a starred review from Kirkus. Katy is the author of the best-selling picture books Too Many Carrots and A Loud Winter’s Nap, which both received numerous positive reviews. Katy lives in London. NEW TITLE Waiting on Mr. Sloth by Katy Hudson The sun is out. The temperature is hot. And Sasha has everything packed and ready for a full day of swimming! But Mr. Sloth is taking for-eh-ver! Sasha does NOT like to wait. However, her best friend is never in a hurry. Will Sasha learn to be patient, or will her quick temper ruin a memorable summer outing? Showcasing the unlikely duo of an energetic girl and a sloth, best-selling author Katy Hudson (Mindful Mr. Sloth, Too Many Carrots, A Loud Winter’s Nap) creates the perfect story about patience and its importance. When you learn patience, every moment can be special. Selling points: Í Sequel to Mindful Mr. Sloth by best- selling author Katy Hudson (Too Many Carrots and A Loud Winter’s Nap) Í Story themes of patience, self- awareness, and friendship align with SEL core competencies of social awareness and relationship skills Í Seasonal appeal for summer promotions 9781684464807 $17.99 ($22.99 can ) January 2023 Hardcover Trim: 8” x 10” Pages: 32 Age Level: Grades PreK-3 Reading Level: Grades PreK-3 Rights: World CapstonePub.comSee back cover for ordering information 5 PICTURE BOOKSNEW TITLE Benford Draws a Blank by Danielle Dufayet Benford loves art, and his very first canvas is ready and waiting! But he can’t think of a single thing to paint. Not one! Nothing! His mind is completely BLANK! How will Benford break free from his painter’s block? Author Danielle Dufayet highlights the importance of believing in yourself, having confidence, and trusting your talent in this encouraging picture book. After all, there are no mistakes in art—just chances to be creative and inspired. Selling points: Í Just right for small perfectionists, this book encourages growth mindset to solve problems Í Highlighting the friendship between a boy and a dog, the story also teaches about art Í Showcases abstract art and the importance of letting go to be creative Danielle Dufayet When Danielle Dufayet isn’t writing, she’s turning her blank canvases into colorful works of art while listening to her favorite music. The author of several picture books (You Are Your Strong, Fantastic You, and Waiting Together), she holds a B.A in English Literature/ Creative Writing and a M.S. in Psychology.She lives in sunny San Jose, California, and teaches English and Self- Empowerment classes to kids in grades K-12. 9781684464838 $17.99 ($22.99 can ) January 2023 Hardcover 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 6 PICTURE BOOKSNEW TITLE Trucker Kid by Carol Gordon Ekster Although Athena misses her truck- driving daddy when he’s on the road, she thinks he has the most amazing job in the world. She loves showing off her love of all things trucking. But her classmates don’t quite get her or why she calls herself Trucker Kid. Can Athena change their minds and show the other students that it’s cool to be Trucker Kid? Highlighting a child’s pride for a parent’s job, author Carol Gordon Ekster and illustrator Russ Cox remind readers of the essential role truck drivers play in their everyday lives. Selling points: Í 3.5 million people in the United States are truck drivers. This book highlights this essential job Í Showcases for readers that taking time to help others understand something new can open their minds to fresh perspectives Í Features a main character who is passionate about her father’s job as a truck driver—kids with dads in all kinds of careers will appreciate her exuberance Carol Gordon Ekster was a passionate fourth-grade teacher for 35 years and started writing picture books near the end of that career. She loved having students respond to her stories and share in her journey to becoming an author. Carol loves biking, yoga, and playing with her grandson when she is not writing. She has never ridden in a truck but hopes to one day. 9781684466214 $17.99 ($22.99 can ) January 2023 Hardcover 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 7 PICTURE BOOKSNext >