Gift&TradeSpring2026

75 picture books ISBN 978-0-7643-7075-5 ISBN: 978-0-7643-7075-5 $16 99, £15 99, 22 99 CAD hardcover • 32 pp • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 216 mm) 26 color illustrations AVAILABLE JANUARY 2026 Hanging Out with Gram By Nancy Viau, Illustrated by Amanda Lenz Young Mateo is excited to hang out with his grandmother, and he has carefully prepared a list of activities that he thinks are exactly right for sweet, old Gram—complete with leisurely walks, lots of rest, and carefully selected foods. However, Mateo soon realizes that Gram has her own way of interpreting his list. One by one, she debunks his expectations, encourages him to be more active, and leads him on a series of unexpected, new adventures. • Celebrates multigenerational family bonds: The story encourages grandparents and grandchildren to share interests and adventures and to truly get to know each other. • Encourages sharing outdoor activities and learning new skills: Mateo and Gram run in the park, ride bikes, swim in the ocean, and read together. • Challenges stereotypes: The antics of this vibrant, active, and adventurous grandmother repeatedly push her grandson out of his comfort zone and debunk his misconceptions about how older adults behave. • Funny and heartwarming: Charming, detailed illustrations pair with funny dialogue and situational humor for a fun, playful story. ISBN: 978-0-7643-7071-7 $19 99, £18 99, 26 99 CAD hardcover • 32 pp • 9" x 9" (229 x 229 mm) 20 color images AVAILABLE JANUARY 2026 The World in Me By Daria Tavoularis ISBN 978-0-7643-7071-7 Through lyrical verse and rich, dreamlike imagery, The World in Me invites children to see themselves as part of nature's great story—from shifting skies to deep emotions, from the rhythm of time to the dance of seasons. As young readers journey through one continuous panoramic illustration, they'll spot a fairy, a child, a crow, and a red thread on every page—gentle symbols of connection, curiosity, and care for all living things. A poetic meditation on empathy and earth stewardship, The World in Me reminds us that everything in nature—including ourselves—is beautifully intertwined. Daria Tavoularis received her BFA in studio art from the Cooper Union and her MFA from the University of British Columbia. She has been a student of the natural world for as long as she can remember. Daria lives in the high desert city of Reno, Nevada, which was once a prehistoric inland sea. She considers the earth to be very wise, since it has lived through so much change and evolution. Nancy Viau is the author of award-winning picture books and middle- grade novels. A former teacher and librarian, she enjoys visiting schools and sharing her love of writing and reading with children of all ages. She lives in Williamstown, New Jersey. Find her on Instagram (@NancyViau1) or at www.NancyViau.com . Informed by more than 10 years of professional graphic design experience, Amanda Lenz brings adventure, charm, and color into every illustration and design to inform, engage, and delight. Amanda resides in Boulder, Colorado. Find her on Instagram (@lenzillustration) or visit www.lenzillustration.com .