Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Our Books: KidLitArtists 2018 Preview!

2018 Books: 

This year has another bumper-crop of books for the KidLit Artists! Look out for these great titles coming to bookstores in 2018!

The perfect bedtime book for young soccer fans. From the opening kickoff to the final goal, a young girl sys goodnight to her most beloved sport: soccer.
available for pre-order here


ANDREA ZUILL
(February 6)
by Andrea Zuill
Even snails can feel jealous over a new baby! Marigold realizes that her new sister Daisy must be an evil genius, capable of mesmerizing everyone. They even think her pooping is cute! Just when Marigold reaches her breaking point, she discovers that Daisy's amazing skills may come in handy after all.
Available for pre-order here

MAPLE LAM
(March 13)

They blame you when they get in trouble. They seem like your parents' favorite. They are the only enemy you can't live without. Almost everyone has a juicy story about their siblings–even famous people. Meet those who got along, those who didn't, and everyone in between! Middle grade novel.


DEBBIE OHI
(March 13)
 edited by Colby Sharp, contributed to by Debbie Ohi (and others)
Colby Sharp invited more than forty children's authors and illustrators to provide story starters for each other; photos, drawings, poems, prose or anything they could dream up. They responded to the prompts by transforming these seeds into any form of creative work they wanted to share! A section of story starters provides inspiration for readers to create works of their own.
Available for pre-order here

JEN BETTON
Twilight Chant
(March 20)
written by Holly Thompson, illustrated by Jen Betton
As day slips softly into night, sharp eyes catch glimpses of the special creatures who are active at dusk. Melodic text captures the richness of the animal life that emerges in the low light. A picture book that will inspire budding naturalists and anyone who has ever chased a firefly in the twilight.
Available for pre-order here

ALISON FARRELL
Cycle City
(March 20)
by Alison Farrell
When little Etta the Elephant goes to her Aunt Ellen's house, she takes a journey through bicycle-filled Cycle City, a town filled with bikes of all kinds! At the end of the day, a special surprise awaits Etta – the most amazing bicycle parade imaginable.
Available for pre-order here


NICHOLAS HONG
Meddy Teddy: A Mindful Yoga Journey
(March 20)
 written by Apple Jordan, illustrated by Nicholas Hong
Say namaste to Meddy Teddy, a rising star in the yogi world. Meddy practices yoga poses as he emerges from hibernation, greets the springtime, and mindfully gets through a variety of situations.


BROOKE BOYNTON HUGHES
Welcome to Bark Park! There are dogs running and dogs relaxing, dogs riding and dogs sliding – all before returning home to bubble baths, cozy dog beds, and sweet dreams of – what else? – being back at the park!
Available for pre-order here


JUANA MARTINEZ-NEAL
(April 10)
by Juana Martinez-Neal
If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of all her namesakes, and as she hears the story starts to think her name might be the perfect fit after all. The Spanish version launches simultaneously.

Available for pre-order here


DEBBIE OHI
I'm Sad
(June 5)
 written by Michael Ian Black, illustrated by Debbie Ohi
A girl, a potato, and a very sad flamingo star in this sequel to I'm Bored. Everyone feels sad sometimes – even flamingos. Sigh. When Flamingo announces he's feeling down, his friends try to cheer him up, but nothing seems to work. Not even dirt! (Which usually works for Potato)...

Available for pre-order here


SUZANNE KAUFMANN
100 Bugs! A Counting Book
(June 12)
written by Kate Narita, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufmann

How many bugs can you count? From walking sticks to spittlebugs, dragonflies to katydids, discovering 10 bugs at a time, you just might see 100 bugs!
Available for pre-order here

JEN BETTON
Hedgehog Needs a Hug 
(June 19)
by Jen Betton
When Hedgehog feels down in the snout and droopy in the prickles, he knows a hug will make him feel better. But none of his friends want to wrap their arms around Hedgehog's prickles, and he's too smart to fall for Fox's sly offer. Then to his surprise, Hedgehog discovers another animal who is feeling exactly the same way.
Available for pre-order here


BRIAN WON
Good Night, Little Monsters
(June 26)
 written by Kara Lareau, illustrated by Brian Won
Watch little monsters go about their bedtime routines, as Frankenbaby lays down his green head, loosens his bolts and is tucked into bed. Lochnessie is assured of swimming when awake, and snuggles close in the deep cool lake.
Available for pre-order here


SUZANNE KAUFMANN
All Are Welcome
(July 10)
 written by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufmann
Follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms no matter their race, religion, or background. A school where it is normal to wear a hajib, learn a Vietnamese dance and witness a Dragon dance for Lunar New Year.

available for pre-order here


CORINNA LUYKEN
Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse
(August 14)
written by Marcy Campbell, illustrated by Corinna Luyken
Adrian Simcox tells anyone who will listen that he has a horse – the best and most beautiful horse anywhere. But Chloe does NOT believe him. The more Adrian talks about his horse, the angrier Chloe gets. But when she calls him out at school, Chloe doesn't get the vindication she craves. She gets something far more important.
(Cover to come)


MAPLE LAM
What Can You Do With A Toolbox?
(Fall 2018)
written by John Colaneri & Anthony Carrino, illustrated by Maple Lam
Discover all the exciting things you can build with a toolbox.
(Cover to come)


K-FAI STEELE
Noodlephant 
(Fall 2018)
written by Jacob Kramer, illustrated by K-Fai Steele
An elephant's love of noodles puts her on the wrong side of the law!
(Cover to come)



ANDREA ZUILL
Business Pig
(Fall 2018)
by Andrea Zuill
(Cover to come)



KIMBERLY GEE
Mad Mad Bear
(2018)
 by Kimberly Gee
A little bear learns to cope with his frustrations.
(Cover to come)


SUSIE GHAHREMANI
Balance the Birds
(2018)
 by Susie Ghahremani
A sequel to the popular Stack The Cats counting book.
(Cover to come)


MAPLE LAM
Together With Grandpa (Chinese)
(2018)
by Maple Lam
A young bear and his grandfather explore the city together.
(Cover to come)


We hope you enjoy our titles in the new year!

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