Frontlist Rights Guide • Fall 2022 | ghts Guide | Fall 2022 Rights Guide Fall 2022| Frontlist Rights Guide • Fall 2022 CONTENTS 1BOARD BOOKS 6PICTURE BOOKS 23NONFICTION PICTURE BOOKS 27GRAPHIC NOVELS 38CHAPTER BOOKS 48MIDDLE GRADE 59POPULAR READING 65HOBBIES & CRAFTS 67SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING 71OUR WORLD 74SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYBOARD BOOKS Easy to read colorful, charming books for little hands! Find more BOARD BOOKS in our Fall 2022 BACKLIST GUIDE FOR AGES 2-4 1 Frontlist Rights Guide • Fall 2022 |Written by Christianne Jones, Michael Dahl Illustrated by Adam Record, Oriol Vidal The Hello Genius series is sure to capture the hearts of the youngest learners. These fun, cheerful read-alouds help guide a child’s first steps in learning and growing. SELLING POINTS • Award-winning author Michael Dahl • Much-sought-after topic for parents of toddlers • Humorous and relateable stories that toddlers will want to read over and over again • Hello Genius series has sold more than 400,000 copies worldwide CAPSTONE EDITIONS age level : 2–4 • trim : 203 x 203 • pages : 20 JAN-10 Bunny Eats Lunch 9781404857285 JAN-10 Duck Goes Potty 9781404857261 JAN-10 Pig Takes A Bath 9781404857292 JAN-10 Pony Brushes His Teeth 9781404857278 JAN-11 Nap Time for Kitty 9781404852167 JAN-11 Story Time for Lamb 9781404864955 JAN-12 Bear Says “Thank You” 9781404867864 JAN-12 Hippo Says “Excuse Me” 9781404867871 JAN-12 Mouse Says “Sorry” 9781404867895 JAN-12 Penguin Says “Please” 9781404867888 JAN-14 Little Elephant Listens 9781479522897 JAN-14 Little Lion Shares 9781479522873 JAN-14 Little Monkey Calms Down 9781479522866 JAN-14 Little Tiger Picks Up 9781479522880 JAN-15 Big Bed for Giraffe 9781479557912 JAN-15 Bye-Bye Bottles, Zebra 9781479557929 JAN-15 No More Pacifier, Duck 9781479557936 JAN-15 Thumbs Up, Brown Bear 9781479557943 JAN-16 Penguin Misses Mom 9781479587391 JAN-16 Playdate for Panda 9781479587414 AUG-20 Go to Bed, Goat 9781684462322 AUG-20 Haircut for Lion 9781684462346 JAN-21 Little Turtle Tries 9781684462827 JAN-21 No Worries for Whale 9781684462834 JAN-22 Little Dinos Don’t Bully 9781684464906 JAN-22 Every Bunny Poops 9781684464852 HELLO GENIUS BOARD BOOKS Spotlight Series | Frontlist Rights Guide • Fall 2022 2HELLO GENIUS BOARD BOOKS Spotlight Series Frontlist Rights Guide • Fall 2022 | 3BOARD BOOKS | Frontlist Rights Guide • Fall 2022 4 THE BABY AND ME Written by Christianne Jones Illustrated by Fuuji Takashi 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 CAPSTONE EDITIONS age level : 2–4 • trim : 203 x 203 • pages : 20 JAN-23 The Baby and Me 9781684466818 NEW TITLE LITTLE BOOST Written by Julie Gassman Illustrated by Richard Watson Little Boost books tackle early life lessons in a funny and relatable manner. From learning to share to telling the truth, life isn’t easy. These picture books touch on universal experiences that provide educators and parents with many teachable moments. Caregivers will be able to engage young children with an entertaining story while introducing and instilling important life skills. Sometimes all you need is 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 CAPSTONE EDITIONS age level : 2–5 • trim : 203 x 203 • pages : 20 JAN-23 Crabby Pants 9781684466856 JAN-23 Maybe When I'm Bigger 9781684466849 NEW IN BOARD BOOKPICTURE BOOKS available in BOARD BOOK format Goodnight Basketball 9781684466009 Herbie’s Big Adventure 9781684460922 Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library 9781684464227 Help Wanted, Must Love Books 9781684464210 Too Many Carrots 9781684360055 Dalmatian in a Digger 9781684460946 A Place for Pluto 9781684460939 Marvelous Me 9781666341744 BOARD BOOKS Spotlight Books Frontlist Rights Guide • Fall 2022 | 5PICTURE BOOKS Beautiful illustrations that teach and enlighten kids! Find more PICTURE BOOKS in our Fall 2022 BACKLIST GUIDE FOR AGES 3-9 6 | Frontlist Rights Guide • Fall 2022PICTURE BOOKS Frontlist Rights Guide • Fall 2022 | 7 A BAD CASE OF THE ALMOSTS Written by Janet Sumner Johnson Illustrated by Alexandra Colombo The “almosts” are ruining Abby’s life! She’s almost tall enough. She’s almost a star student. She’s almost first in line—and on and on it goes. So why even bother entering the science fair? The almosts will ruin it anyway. But what if Abby is wrong? Maybe the almosts can actually be a good thing... Feeling disappointment is a part of life, and Janet Sumner Johnson tackles that feeling with force in this inspirational picture book. In her signature kid-friendly text, Johnson highlights the importance of seeing positives in every situation and using a growth mindset to live your best life. SELLING POINTS Í Bestselling author Janet Sumner Johnson (Help Wanted, Must Love Books) puts the focus on growth mindset and social-emotional learning using language and examples that kids (and grownups!) can relate to Í An excellent example of how a change in attitude or perspective can turn an entire situation around, especially in a world where nothing is absolute Í Highlights the importance—even at an early age—of seeing the positive in setbacks or disappointments and learning how to deal with them. CAPSTONE EDITIONS age level : 4–8 • trim : 198 x 254 • pages : 32 JAN-23 A Bad Case of the Almosts 9781684465378 NEW TITLE BENFORD DRAWS A BLANK Written by Danielle Dufayet Illustrated by Katia Klein 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 CAPSTONE EDITIONS age level : 4–7 • trim : 198 x 254 • pages : 32 JAN-23 Benford Draws a Blank 9781684464838 NEW TITLENext >