KidsWinter2024

25 BRIAN WRAY AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT | Series and Collections FEN’S DROP OF GRAY 978-0-7643-6219-4 8 1/2" X 8 1/2" (216 X 215 mm ) 32 pp. • HC • LEXILE: 530L $16.99 £15.99 / 22.99 CAD 978-1-5073-0220-0 (E-BOOK) MAIA AND THE VERY TALL WALL 978-0-7643-6080-0 8 1/2" X 8 1/2" (216 X 216 mm ) 32 pp. • HC • LEXILE: 630L $16.99 £15.99 / 22.99 CAD 978-1-5073-0188-3 (E-BOOK) MAX’S BOX 978-0-7643-5804-3 8 1/2" X 8 1/2" (216 X 216 mm ) 32 pp. • HC • LEXILE: 510L $16.99 £15.99 / 22.99 CAD 978-1-5073-0183-8 (E-BOOK) 978-0-7643-5804-3 (PB) $9.99 £9.99 / 13.99 CAD UNRAVELING ROSE 978-0-7643-5393-2 8 1/2" X 8 1/2" (216 X 216 mm ) 32 pp. • HC • LEXILE: 580L $16.99 £15.99 / 22.99 CAD 978-1-5073-0182-1 (E-BOOK) From the award-winning author-and-illustrator team of Brian Wray and Shiloh Penfield comes a collection of picture books with very powerful messages. From OCD to negative feelings to depression, these complicated issues are tackled by sharing positive outcomes for meaningful story time reading. “The story holds a message about STEAM habits of mind, and maintaining one’s curiosity. The illustrations are rendered in slightly muted tones, until they deepen and brighten as Maia climbs the wall and expands her worldview.” —School Library Journal (about Maia and the Very Tall Wall ) “The art’s soft coloring matches the gentle story. An author’s note addressed to adult caregivers offers some guidelines on managing emotions, especially in terms of expected gender roles. An appropriate metaphor to help children manage their emotions.” —Kirkus Reviews (about Max’s Box ) House Pixel A cuddly stuffed rabbit named Rose helps families understand obsessive thoughts and behaviors in children. Maia’s courage to speak up and overcome the imposing wall in her backyard encourages readers to use their voice to communicate with confidence. Fen’s story illustrates for children affected by depression that they are not alone, and encourages them to find ways of coping. A magical growing box helps children and parents talk about emotional development and health. TRAVELING ROSE 978-0-7643-6454-9 8 1/2" X 8 1/2" (216 X 216 mm ) 32 pp. • HC • LEXILE: 530L $16.99 £15.99 / 22.99 CAD 978-1-5073-0280-4 (E-BOOK) Children will identify with Rose as she is consumed by her worry thoughts surrounding an upcoming trip away from home. “An invaluable educational tool for the vast majority who live in freedom from the thoughts and fears that often coincide with OCD.” —OCD Youth (about Unraveling Rose )