KidsSpring2025

41 Current Titles “Klickstein has written an upbeat fictionalized story based on the real band the Kids of Widney High, who, to date, have produced four albums. Well-placed black-and-white cartoonlike illustrations complement the text. The Kids of Widney High is a remarkable band, and Klickstein’s story provides readers an opportunity to learn about their music and world while simultaneously modeling for readers how to sensitively interact with individuals with disabilities. Recommended as a secondary purchase.” —School Library Journal “This mischievous bit of topsy-turvy is a thorough-going delight.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) THE VISIT TheOriginof “TheNight BeforeChristmas” Mark Kimball Moulton, Illustrated by Susan Winget 978-0-7643-4575-3 • 10" X 9" (254 X 229 mm ) • 56 pp. • HC • $16.99 / £15.99 / 23.99 CAD 978-0-7643-5703-9 (PB) • $9.99 / £9.99 / 13.99 CAD WHERE DID ALL THE WATER GO? Carolyn Stearns 978-0-87033-506-8 • 9" X 9" (229 X 229 mm ) • 30 pp. • HC • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD WILD ANIMAL ABC P. J. Rankin-Hults 978-0-7643-6119-7 • 7" X 7" (177 X 177 mm ) • 64 pp. • HC • LEXILE: 710L • $14.99 / £13.99 / 19.99 CAD From Allen the Aardvark to Zack the Zebra, kids are introduced to the alphabet in this whimsically illustrated picture book featuring charming wild animals! This book explores the answer to the natural phenomenon that occurs on the Chesapeake Bay when all the water disappears and the Western Shore becomes mud. Clever word play and an imaginative solution take center stage in this feel- good story about the importance of looking out for your friends as Oyster Jack sails the Chesapeake Bay. —Kirkus Reviews Tells the story of several journeys, not just that of a Canada goose or a young boy but the tale of love keeping a struggling family together in the face of hard times. Based on the history of “The Night Before Christmas,” this is the story of the poem as told to the author by the great-great-granddaughter of Clement Moore. WIND AND OYSTER JACK Marcia G. Moore, Illustrated by Heather Crow 978-0-7643-5422-9 • 8 1/2" X 11" (216 X 279 mm ) • 32 pp. • HC • LEXILE: 580L • $14.99 / £13.99 / 19.99 CAD THE WOLF WILL NOT COME Myriam Ouyessad, Illustrated by Ronan Badel 978-0-7643-5780-0 • 9" X 11" (229 X 279 mm ) • 32 pp. • HC • LEXILE: 530L • $16.99 / £15.99 / 23.99 CAD 978-0-7643-5876-0 (PB) • $9.99 / £9.99 / 13.99 CAD —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A clever story about overcoming nighttime fears and worries. AUTUMN JOURNEY Priscilla Cummings 97S8-0-87033-606-5 • 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" (139 X 216 mm ) • 120 pp. • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD BEAUTY AND BERNICE Nancy Viau, Illustrated by Timothy Young 978-0-7643-5580-6 • 6" X 9" (152 X 229 mm ) • 144 pp. • HC • LEXILE: 660L • $12.99 / £11.99 / 16.99 CAD —2018 Foreword Indies Finalist, Juvenile Fiction An adventure novel that asks the question: Can two very different people ever be friends? CAPTIVE Donna J. Stoltzfus 978-0-7643-5551-6 • 6" X 9" (152 X 229 mm ) • 128 pp. • HC • LEXILE: 620L • $12.99 / £11.99 / 16.99 CAD —Kirkus Reviews A historical-fiction novel that challenges a boy’s beliefs about war and friendship. JUST ONE THING! N. Viau, Illustrated by Timothy Young 978-0-7643-5162-4 • 6" X 9" (152 X 229 mm ) • 144 pp. • HC • LEXILE: 630L • $12.99 / £11.99 / 16.99 CAD —Foreword Indies Gold Winner, Juvenile Fiction Anthony Pantaloni needs to figure out one thing he does well—one thing that will replace the Antsy Pants nickname he got tagged with on the first day of fifth grade! THE KIDS OF WIDNEY JUNIOR HIGH TAKE OVER THE WORLD! Mathew Klickstein, Illustrated by Michael S. Bracco 978-0-7643-6018-3 • 6" X 9" (152 X 229 mm ) • 144 pp. • HC • LEXILE: 820L • $12.99 / £11.99 / 16.99 CAD Fictionalized characters based on the world-famous Kids of Widney High, a rock band composed entirely of members with special needs, deal with the trials and tribulations of junior high! MIDDLE GRADE NAMED ONE OF K I RKUS REV I EWS B E S T BOOKS O F 2 0 1 9