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Maris Wicks’in Human Body Theater illk uluslarası staışını duyurmaktan memnunuz– Fransızca yayın hakları Marabout yayınevine lisanslandı.
Caldecott Onur Ödüllü Viva Frida'nın bu hafta yayın hakları Çin ve Kore'ye satıldı! Book Scavenger dizisinin uluslarası satışları bu haftaki beşinci dile lisanslandu – Almanc yayın hakları Mixtvision yayınevine verildi.
BESTSELLERS
· THE SCULPTOR by Scott McCloud / New York Times Bestsellers List, Hardcover Graphic Novels, March 8, 2015: #1
**CONFIDENTIAL TO THE TRADE UNTIL MARCH 1**
This great portrait of Neal Porter’s cat shows Arthur waiting for his own Special Delivery…
Chinese Complex/Astar ∙ French/Genevrier ∙ Korean/Kookminbooks ∙ Spanish/Oceano
ROARING BROOK PRESS HIGHLIGHTS
SALES:
· GRAVITY by Jason Chin / Japanese rights licensed to Kaisei-sha
· STAR STUFF by Stephanie Roth Sisson / Catalan rights licensed to Juventud
· STAR STUFF by Stephanie Roth Sisson / Chinese Complex rights licensed to Global Kids
· STAR STUFF by Stephanie Roth Sisson / Spanish rights licensed to Juventud
· VIVA FRIDA by Yuyi Morales / Chinese Simplified rights licensed to Beijing Baby-Cube
· VIVA FRIDA by Yuyi Morales / Korean rights licensed to Dhampus
REVIEWS:
HOW TO BABYSIT A LEOPARD by Ted and Betsy Lewin
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue: STARRED REVIEW!
« “This thrilling collection of travel adventures from this celebrated husband-and-wife, author-illustrator team will appeal to a variety of readers, from aspiring biologists and globe-trotters to those who prefer traipsing the face of the planet from a comfortable chair.”
THE SKUNK by Mac Barnett, illus. by Patrick McDonnell
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue: STARRED REVIEW!
« “Charmingly neurotic…Clever visual motifs, sly storytelling, and tight pacing make this a picture book that will be enjoyed by both children and their grown-ups.”
WATER IS WATER by Miranda Paul, illus. by Jason Chin
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue: STARRED REVIEW!
« “A first-rate introduction to the water cycle.”
RETURN TO AUGIE HOBBLE by Lane Smith
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue
“Werewolves, UFOs, and communications from the world beyond are prominently featured, but it’s the fate of Augie’s best friend and Augie’s struggle to cope with responsibility for it that deepen the book and make it more touching than it initially seems.”
SPECIAL DELIVERY by Philip C. Stead, illus. by Matthew Cordell
The Wall Street Journal, February 27, 2015: SCAN ATTACHED
“[An] endearing story, which ties up at the end just as neatly as the string around a parcel.”
The Horn Book, March/April 2015 issue
“[A] unique transportation adventure…Each mode of transport manages to bring Sadie and the elephant a little closer to their destination, while each page becomes more wonderfully absurd than the one before.”
Publishers Weekly, February 26, 2015: AUTHOR INTERVIEW!
“’I looked at it and I loved it. There was no question in my mind. It had so much potential, visually. Without seeing any pictures I already knew what Sadie was going to wear.’”
FIRST SECOND HIGHLIGHTS
SALES:
· HUMAN BODY THEATER by Maris Wicks / French rights licensed to Marabout
· THE SCULPTOR by Scott McCloud / Greek rights licensed to Webcomics
· THIS ONE SUMMER by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki / Danish rights licensed to Rosinante
· THIS ONE SUMMER by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki / Polish rights licensed to Kultura Gniewu
REVIEWS:
ARES: Bringer of War by George O’Connor
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue: 2nd STARRED REVIEW!
« “In this nuanced, multilayered view of the usually vilified bringer of war, O’Connor continues his exceptional graphic novel series about the Greek gods…Expertly executed.”
THE GLORKIAN WARRIOR EATS ADVENTURE PIE by James Kochalka
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue
“Excellent potty humor.”
LAST OF THE SANDWALKERS by Jay Hosler
Publishers Weekly, February 20, 2015 issue
“Hosler peppers real-world facts throughout the story, showcasing the wild and wonderful ways bugs have adapted to nature. With that he mingles themes of family, forgiveness, and freedom of ideas.”
SLEEPLESS KNIGHT by James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, and Alexis Frederick-Frost
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue
“Colorful and hilarious.”
The Horn Book, March/April 2015 issue
“Silliness abounds.”
FSG BYR HIGHLIGHTS
SALES:
· LOVE LETTERS TO THE DEAD by Ava Dellaira / Dutch rights licensed to Luitingh-Sijthoff
REVIEWS:
BATTLESAURUS: Rampage at Waterloo by Brian Falkner
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue
“Thrilling and positively addicting.”
MY DOG IS THE BEST by Laurie Ann Thompson, illus. by Paul Schmid
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue
“Sweetly funny…Schmid makes the boy a delightfully expressive figure, striking memorable poses and pulling faces.”
FORT by Cynthia DeFelice
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue
“[A] fun, old-fashioned story that manages to be fresh and familiar…A boy-centered adventure with heart.”
MAX’S MATH by Kate Banks, illus. by Boris Kulikov
The Horn Book, March/April 2015 issue
“In Kulikov’s whimsical illustrations, math is everywhere: shapes and numerals adorn cows’ hides; the countryside is graph paper; a traffic cop and the mayors of Shapeville and Count Town are all Albert Einstein doppelgängers. This is a book that inspires love for math.”
ONE FAMILY by George Shannon, illus. by Blanca Gomez
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue
“Thoughtful text and great design make this counting book a top choice.”
SURVIVAL STRATEGIES OF THE ALMOST BRAVE by Jen White
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue
“Liberty’s voice is authentic throughout…A satisfying picaresque escapade.”
TRACTOR MAC NEW FRIEND by Billy Steers
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue
“Like all of the Tractor Mac books, the story focuses on the importance of teamwork and friendship…Cheerful and detailed.”
TROTO AND THE TRUCKS by Uri Shulevitz
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue
“A simple yet satisfying tale with an appealing palette of desert hues offset by the bright vehicles.”
A WHOLE NEW BALLGAME by Phil Bildner
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue
“Pure fun with a lot of heart.”
MCPG Author in the Media!
Thriller queen extraordinaire April Henry is solving a real-life mystery! Last month, strange tweets started to appear about this $5 bill that has instructions to buy Girl, Stolen written on it. April is trying to track down the original owners of the bill in exchange for a school visit…any leads?
In addition to Girl, Stolen, April Henry is the author of the Point Last Seen series, The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die, and The Night She Disappeared.
Foreign sales for THE GIRL WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO DIE:
British Commonwealth/Walker ∙ German/Arena ∙ Turkish/Yakamoz
HENRY HOLT BYR HIGHLIGHTS
SALES:
· THE BOOK SCAVENGER, Books #1-3 by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman / German rights licensed to Mixtvision
REVIEWS:
DEAR HANK WILLIAMS by Kimberly Willis Holt
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue: STARRED REVIEW!
« “The strength of this novel lies in the insight Tate develops as she deals with tragedy and depends on the love of family. Artfully told.”
Publishers Weekly, February 20, 2015 issue
“Very entertaining…More than just a story about a girl coming to terms with the bad hand she’s been dealt.”
WOODPECKER WHAM! By April Pulley Sayre, illus. by Steve Jenkins
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue: STARRED REVIEW!
« “Lovely and exciting, this title is a great hook for young researchers, as well as fledgling ornithologists.”
BEE DANCE by Rick Chrustowski
School Library Journal, March 1, 2015 issue
“This early science picture book focuses on honeybees’ fascinating ability to communicate with one another about the whereabouts of food sources.”
BO AT IDITAROD CREEK by Kirkpatrick Hill, illus. by LeUyen Pham
The Horn Book, March/April 2015 issue
“This second book about Bo has all the virtues of the first: humor, good nature, and characters and situations that are colorful without ever becoming picturesque.”
HOW TO PEE: Potty Training for Boys by Todd Spector, illus. by Arree Chung
The Horn Book, March/April 2015 issue
“Bringing the whole amusing idea to life, Chung’s acrylic and Photoshopped illustrations gleefully interpret the simple four-step instructions for each technique.”
I, FLY by Bridget Heos, illus. by Jennifer Plecas
The Horn Book, March/April 2015 issue
“Heos cleverly skewers the classic elements of the typical animal book…Refreshing, amusing, and scientifically accurate.”
I SEE A PATTERN HERE by Bruce Goldstone
Publishers Weekly, February 20, 2015 issue
“A thorough primer…Readers will be hard pressed not to search for patterns everywhere they look after finishing this one.”
POWER DOWN, LITTLE ROBOT by Anna Staniszewski, illus. by Tim Zeltner
The Wall Street Journal, February 27, 2015: SCAN ATTACHED
“A fresh take on an old topic…After reading this, more than one child may look forward to the moment when his ‘dream sequence [is] initiated.’”
WINNIE: The True Story of the Bear Who Inspired Winnie-the-Pooh by Sally M. Walker, illus. by Jonathan Voss
The New York Times, February 25, 2015: SCAN ATTACHED
“The narration focuses on Harry’s increasingly bold devotion to keeping [Winnie] with him, and the sheer amazingness of Winnie’s life among humans.”
The Horn Book, March/April 2015 issue
“A mix of realism and humor.”
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