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7 New and Forthcoming 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 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 7/8" x 8 7/8" (276 x 226 mm) | HC $16.99, £15.99, 22.99 CAD BY THE SAME AUTHOR ISBN 978-0-7643-7072-4 ISBN: 978-0-7643-7072-4 $18.99, £17.99, 26.99 CAD hardcover • 32 pp. • 11" x 9" (279 x 229 mm) 18 color illustrations • 4 to 8 years • Lexile: 530L BISACs JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Nocturnal JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc. JUVENILE NONFICTION / Bedtime & Dreams AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2026 UK PUB DATE APRIL 2026 The Night Artists By Joan Waites The lush collage art and lyrical text of this picture book likens the sights and sounds of nocturnal animals and insects to a creative nighttime performance. When sun’s pink paint blends into inky blue, The night artists gather to perform. Spiders pull back lace curtains. Moon’s light floods the stage. Inspired by nature, this creative nonfiction picture book invites children to discover various animals and insects that are active at night in a woodland environment. Likening the nocturnal creatures to artists in an enchanting performance that takes place while we’re asleep, this lyrical story engages young readers to learn about and explore nature in a fun and creative way. Educational backmatter further encourages readers to explore and learn more about the creatures referenced in the story. Key Features: • An array of “artists”: Spotlighted animals and insects include tree frogs, spiders, owls, fireflies, moths, crickets, cicadas, mosquitos, and bats. • Bonus educational content: Following the story, a special section presents interesting facts about nocturnal animals and nature at nighttime. • Gorgeous collage-style illustrations: Each element on the page was cut from hand- painted/printed papers and glued down piece by piece to create the book’s art. With stunning illustrations, charming text, and educational content, this picture book is both an ideal bedtime story and a perfect complement to elementary curriculum on nocturnal animals and insects and their environment. 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. RELATED TTLES