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7 New and Forthcoming MAC AND THE MILLSTONE OF TIME 978-0-7643-6797-7 See page 33 THE ANGRY LITTLE PUFFIN 978-0-7643-4805-1 See page 33 I Hate Picture Books! 10th-Anniversary Edition By Timothy Young Scenes emulate the worlds created by beloved picture books, putting the main character into focus and pointing out the strong positive impact the books had on him Max provides young readers the opportunity to see themselves through the main character, providing a great way for children to understand and apply the message of continually appreciating picture books—while also moving beyond them Now with an additional 50 famous picture books illustrated in the background of the depicted scenes, serving both as Easter eggs for discovery and as a source for new great picture books to try Are you ready to give up your picture books for good? SO is Max! Max hates his picture books and throws all of them away. Little does he know, this impulsive act sends him on a journey to discover the power and magic of his own imagination. Join writer and illustrator Timothy Young as he masterfully blends humor and irreverence, poking fun at and celebrating the classics of children’s literature. I Hate Picture Books! celebrates the joy of reading, reminding the reader of the immeasurable treasures found within the pages of a book. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6663-5 Size: 8 1/2" x 11" (216 x 279 mm) Pages: 32 Binding: hardcover Illustrations: 17 color images Price: $16.99, £15.99, 22.99 CAD UK pub date: October 2024 Age Range: 4 to 8 years Lexile: 540L BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Books & Libraries JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues AVAILABLE AUGUST 2024 ISBN 978-0-7643-6663-5 Anniversary edition of an easy read for young children, especially children who might be moving away from picture books and on to early readers! Timothy Young has been an animator, puppet maker, toy designer, sculptor, art director, and graphic designer. He’s designed for Pee-Wee’s Playhouse , the Muppets , The Simpsons , Disney, and Universal Studios. Timothy is the author/illustrator of over a dozen children’s book titles, including The Angry Little Puffin , If You Give a Puffin a Muffin , Untitled , I Hate Picture Books , and the Family Choice Award–winning I’m Going to Outer Space! His favorite part of being an author is traveling to schools and talking to kids. SIMILAR TITLES LOOK FOR TIMOTHY YOUNG’S AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT ON PAGE 33!