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8 New and Forthcoming ISBN 978-0-7643-7193-6 The Day Artists By Joan Waites The sumptuous collage art and lyrical text of this picture book liken the sights and sounds of diurnal birds and insects to a captivating stage performance. When golden brushstrokes glaze over the last trace of night, the day artists gather to perform. Dew drops sparkle on sweet-smelling grass. Brilliant sunbeams fill the stage. A delightful companion to The Night Artists , this creative nonfiction picture book presents birds, insects, and animals as artists in an enchanting show. The robin is the maestro, and wrens, blue jays, cardinals, bumblebees, katydids, and others join together to create beautiful harmony. Educational back matter further encourages readers to learn more about the creatures referenced in the story. Key F eatures: • An array of “artists”: Spotlighted performers include various types of birds and insects. • Bonus educational content: Following the story, a special section presents interesting facts about diurnal creatures and nature. • A visual treat: Each element of the artwork was cut from hand-painted/printed papers and glued down piece by piece to create the lush, collage-style illustrations. With stunning illustrations, charming text, and educational content, this engaging pic- ture book encourages young readers to look at nature in a creative way. 978-0-7643-7193-6 $18.99, £17.99, 26.99 CAD hardcover • 32 pp. • 11" x 9" (279 x 229 mm) 17 color illustrations Ages 4–8 years • Lexile: 680 BISACs JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Birds JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc. JUVENILE NONFICTION / Concepts / Sounds AVAILABLE September 2026 Joan Waites is an award-winning author-illustrator of numerous titles for the children’s trade and educational markets. A former adjunct faculty member of the Corcoran Museum School of Art and Design’s aspiring-artists programs, Joan continues to teach art enrichment for children and adults. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. A Colorful Tail 978-0-7643-5705-3 40 pp. 9" x 9" (229 x 229 mm) | HC $16.99 / £15.99 / 22.99 CAD A Bone for Bo 978-0-7643-6482-2 40 pp. 9" x 9" (229 x 229 mm) | HC $16.99 / £15.99 / 22.99 CAD The Night Artists 978-0-7643-7072-4 32 pp. 11" x 9" (279 x 229 mm) | HC $18.99 / £17.99 / 26.99 CAD AUTHOR’S WORK RELATED TITLES Meet the Pollinators 978-0-7643-6856-1 32 pp. 9" x 12" (229 x 305 mm) | HC $19.99 / £18.99 / 26.99 CAD Spring Is for Strawberries 978-0-7643-6571-3 32 pp. 10.875" x 8.875" (276 x 225 mm) | HC $16.99 / £15.99 / 22.99 CAD