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14 Recently Released Philly ABCs Jawns from A to Z By Christopher Wink, Illustrated by Sara Scholl This lively and colorful ABC board book brings the spirit of Philadelphia to life for young readers and their families. Created by local parents with a deep love for the city, this engaging alphabet book captures the unique culture, humor, colloquialisms, and charm of Philly in a way that both kids and adults will appreciate. From the cracked Liberty Bell to the ever-iconic cheesesteak, from row homes to soft pretzels, each page bursts with bright colors and playful rhymes that celebrate the city’s most beloved landmarks, foods, and traditions. With authenticity at its core, this book is a joyful tribute to Philadelphia—its history, its people, and its unmistakable character—designed to entertain and educate youse and the next generation of Philly fans. About the Author and Illustrator Christopher Wink is a journalist, author, and entrepreneur who is cofounder and publisher of Technical.ly, the news organization with a community of technologists and entrepreneurs. More than anything, though, he’s a husband, and a dad to two tiny Philadelphians. Find his writing and arcane obsessions at christopherwink.com. Sara Scholl is an illustrator and creative director from Philadelphia. She runs her own unique design studio, Walnut Hill Creative. As a new mom, this is her first of, she hopes, many children’s books. See her designs at www.walnuthillcreative.com. ISBN: 978-0-7643-7039-7 Size: 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" (191 x 191 mm) Pages: 26 Price: $12.99, £11.99, 16.99 CAD Illustrations: 26 color images Binding: board book Age Range: 3 to 6 years BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Concepts / Alphabet Lexile: AD870L ISBN 978-0-7643-7039-7 Sweet Dreams Moon Poems for Bedtime By Charles Ghigna, Illustrated by Jacqueline East The beloved children’s author known as Father Goose presents a soothing collection of bedtime poems about the moon. Fourteen imaginative poems provide children with an engaging way to explore the wonders of the moon. With titles including “Magic Moon,” “Ice Cream Moon,” “Fruit of the Moon,” “Artist Moon,” and “Moon Cat,” the poems encourage toddlers and young children to think of the moon in new and creative ways: as an ice cream cone, a lollipop, a piece of fruit, a lost balloon, and more. The short, gentle poems are ideal for helping beginning readers develop a love of poetry, and each poem is paired with illustrator Jacqueline East’s enchanting artwork, which features an adorable wolf cub who guides readers through the verses. Perfect for bedtime reading, this charming journey of words and pictures will gently guide children toward their own sweet dreams. About the Author and Illustrator Charles Ghigna—Father Goose® (fathergoose.com ) is the author of more than 100 books, including The Father Goose Treasury of Poetry , Bound to Dream , The Magic Box , A Poem Is a Firefly , Love Is Everything , and Fetch, Cat. Fetch! He has written more than 5,000 poems for children and adults, and his poems for children appear regularly in Highlights and Cricket . He lives in Homewood, Alabama. Jacqueline East ( jacquelineeast.com ) is an award-winning children’s book illustrator from Bristol, England. She has worked with Charles Ghigna on several picture books, including Love Is Everything and The Magic Box . ISBN: 978-0-7643-6996-4 Size: 9" x 9" (229 x 229 mm) Pages: 32 Price: $16.99, £15.99, 22.99 CAD Illustrations: 15 color images Binding: hardcover Age Range: 4 to 8 years BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Bedtime & Dreams Lexile: NP ISBN 978-0-7643-6996-4