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Imagine

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One little pigeon sets out on a journey to spread the message of peace to other birds of all shapes and sizes. John Lennon’s song is illustrated with brush and ink drawings colored digitally. The book has a foreword by Yoko Ono Lennon and an afterword by Amnesty International. All royalties from sales of the book go directly to the charity. mjw

Title: Imagine Author: John Lennon 1940-1980), with a foreword by Yoko Ono Lennon Illustrator: Jean Jullien Publisher: Clarion Books Copyright: 2017 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1-328-80865-3 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 4-7 Genre: Picture Book Author’s ethnicity: English Illustrator’s ethnicity: French Illustrator’s residence: London and Los Angeles Subjects: Birds, Peace, Pigeons, Song lyrics, Tolerance

Colette’s Lost Pet

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Colette is new to the Mile End neighborhood of Montreal. She wants to make friends, but doesn’t know what to talk about. She invents a problem: she has lost her pet parakeet named Marie Antoinette. Her fib escalates a bit out of control and a neighborhood-wide search party is assembled. Do her new friends really believe her or is it just more fun to pretend? Artwork rendered in pencil, watercolor, and ink with digital coloration depicts Montreal’s urban setting. The text is hand-lettered. mjw

Title: Colette’s Lost Pet Author: Isabelle Arsenault Illustrator: Isabelle Arsenault Publisher: Random House, New York Copyright: 2017 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-0-553-53659-1 Hardcover pages: 48 Age range: 3-7 Genre: Picture Book Book setting: Montreal Author’s ethnicity: Canadian Author’s residence: Montreal Illustrator’s ethnicity: Canadian Illustrator’s residence: Montreal Awards: Author/illustrator has won Canada’s Governor General’s Literary Award for Children’s Literature three times Subjects: Birds, New experiences, Pets

The Life And Times Of Martin Luther

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This informative biography begins with Luther’s birth, and moves through his youth, his decision to enter the priesthood, and his disenchantment with the church. The book focuses on the impact that Luther had on his times, including his translation of the Bible into German. Some of his 95 theses are explained. The detailed, historically accurate illustrations have a key at the end of the book providing more information. This book commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. mjw

Title: The Life And Times Of Martin Luther Author: Meike Roth-Beck Illustrator: Klaus Ensikat Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Copyright: 2017 Original Language: German Translator: Laura Watkinson Original Title: Von Martins Luthers Wittenberger Thesen Original Publisher: Kindermann Verlag. Berlin Original Copyright: 2015 ISBN: 978-0-8028-5495-7 Hardcover pages: 44 Age range: 7 up Genre: Information Book, Biography, Picture Book, Nonfiction Book setting: Europe Author’s ethnicity: German Author’s residence: Germany Illustrator’s ethnicity: German Illustrator’s residence: Germany Awards: Illustrator has won the Hans Christian Andersen Award 1996 Subjects: Christian Europe, History, Religion, Religious

The Treasure Of Barracuda

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Eleven-year-old Sparks is a deck hand on the Southern Cross, a pirate ship led by Captain Barracuda. Sparks and the crew discover a book left by the infamous pirate, Phineas Johnson Krane, but they cannot read. The fifty-three zany pirates learn to read and decipher the book’s contents so they can go in search of Krane’s real hidden treasure. In this laugh-aloud story, the pirates learn that the most valuable treasures are reading, writing, and family. An extensive Barracuda’s Glossary is included. mjw

Title: The Treasure Of Barracuda Author: Llanos Campos Illustrator: Julia Sarda Publisher: Little Pickle Press, Inc. California Copyright: 2016 Original Language: Spanish Translator: Lawrence Schimel Original Title: El Tesoro de Barracuda Original Publisher: Ediciones SM Original Copyright: 2014 ISBN: 978-1-939775-14-6 Hardcover pages: 156 Age range: 9-12 Genre: Fiction Book setting: The Caribbean Author’s ethnicity: Spanish Author’s residence: Spain Illustrator’s ethnicity: Spanish Illustrator’s residence: Spain Awards: 2014 Barco de Vapor Award for Children’s Literature in Spain Subjects: Books, Pirates, Reading

A Well-Mannered Young Wolf

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A young wolf, whose parents taught him good manners, goes on his first hunting trip in search of his next meal. He offers his prey their last wishes. As he tries to fulfill each wish, his meals escape. The poor wolf finds himself very hungry. The surprise ending will delight young readers. Cartoon style illustrations in earth tones add visual humor. mjw

Title: A Well-Mannered Young Wolf Author: Jean Leroy Illustrator: Matthieu Maudet Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Copyright: 2016 Original Language: French Original Title: Un jeune loup bien eduque Original Publisher: L’ecole des loisirs Original Copyright: 2013 ISBN: 978-0-8028-5479-7 Hardcover pages: 30 Age range: 4-8 Genre: Picture Book Author’s ethnicity: French Author’s residence: France Illustrator’s ethnicity: French Illustrator’s residence: France Subjects: Chickens, Humor, Manners, Rabbits, Wolves

The Three Musketeers

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This beautifully illustrated adaptation of the classic French novel by Alexandre Dumas will introduce young readers to Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and their friend D’Artagnan, whose dream is to become one of the king’s elite guardsmen the Musketeers. In seventeenth century France, they learn that loyalty and friendship are the most important values. “One for all and all for one!” Vibrant watercolor effects enhance this ambitious retelling. mjw

Title: The Three Musketeers Author: Benedicte Riviere.  Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas Illustrator: Camille Andre Publisher: Auzou Publishing. Paris, France Copyright: 2016 Original Language: French Original Title: Les Tres Mousquetaires Original Publisher: Auzou Publishing. Paris, France Original Copyright: 2016 ISBN: 978-2-7338-4326-0 Hardcover pages: 40 Age range: 8 up Genre: Picture Book, Historical Fiction Book setting: France Author’s ethnicity: French Author’s residence: France Illustrator’s ethnicity: French Illustrator’s residence: Paris, France Subjects: Action, Adventure, France, History, Louis xiii, Swordsmen

The Wonderful Adventures Of Nils

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Nils teases an elf, is bewitched, and is turned into a thumb-size Thumbletot. He makes friends with a wise goose named Martin and together they travel all over the provinces of Sweden. The book was originally a commission from the Swedish National Teachers Association in 1902 to be a geography reader for the public schools. The story is still popular in Swedish culture. The text is simple and playful and the glorious illustrations incorporate intricate papercut pages. mjw

Title: The Wonderful Adventures Of Nils Author: Selma Lagerlof (1858-1940), adapted y Kochka Illustrator: Olivier Latyk Publisher: Words and Pictures, an imprint of Quarto Publishing, CA Copyright: 2016 Original Language: Swedish Original Title: Nils Holgerssons underbara resa genom Sverige Original Copyright: 1906 ISBN: 978-1-91027-719-5 Hardcover pages: 64 Age range: 8-12 Genre: Fiction, Fantasy Book setting: Sweden Author’s ethnicity: Swedish Adapter’s ethnicity:  born in Lebanon Adapter’s residence:  France Illustrator’s ethnicity: French Illustrator’s residence: Strasbourg Awards: Selma Lagerlof was the first female to win the Nobel Prize in Literature Subjects: Ducks and other waterfowl, Europe, Geese, Fantasy, Sweden

Water’s Children: Celebrating The Resource That Unites Us All

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Twelve young people from different countries around the world describe what water means to them. It is a burst of laughter for children playing in a lake in Quebec. It is a perfect crystal of snow to the Inuktitut child. It is the opening flower of springtime to a girl in Germany. And it is a bowl of rice to Chinese children. All the children convey the universal truth that water is life. The poetic text is accompanied by expressive artwork that examines the importance of water throughout the world. On the final page, a guide identifies the languages in which the phrase “water is life” appears in watermarks embedded in the illustrations. mjw

Title: Water’s Children: Celebrating The Resource That United Us All Author: Angele Delaunois Illustrator: Gerard Frischeteau Publisher: Pajama Press.  Toronto, Canada Copyright: 2017 Original Language: French Translator: Erin Woods Original Title: Les Enfants de l’eau Original Publisher: Editiions de L;lsatis Original Copyright: 2016 ISBN: 978-1-77278-015-4 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 4-8 Genre: Picture Book Author’s ethnicity: French Author’s residence: Canada Illustrator’s ethnicity: French  Illustrator’s residence: Canada Subjects: Earth science, Oceans and seas, Water, Water supply

The Warli People

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The Warli people lived in ancient India around 2500 BCE. They hunted, fished, and harvested salt from the sea. The women were artists who painted scenes of day-to-day activities on the walls of their mud-brick houses. The artwork in the book , in the Warli style, depicts seasons, the forest, animals, trees, food, a festival, and a wedding day. It is interesting that no mythological characters or deities are shown. The Warli people celebrated life’s joyous moments. Back matter includes a note on the people and their artwork, a timeline of events, key terms and concepts, and information on the rise of civilization. mjw

Title: The Warli People Author: Hye-eun Shin Illustrator: Su-bi Jeong Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers. Grand Rapids, MI Copyright: 2017 Original Language: Korean Editor: Joy Cowley Original Publisher: Yeowon Media Co. Ltd. Original Copyright: 2014 ISBN: 978-0-8028-5476-6 Paperback pages: 36 Age range: 6-10 Genre: Picture Book, Information Book Book setting: India Author’s ethnicity: Korean Illustrator’s ethnicity: Korean Subjects: Agriculture, Community, Harvest, Indic people, Monsoon, Wedding

The Red Apple

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On a cold winter’s day, Mouse, Rabbit, Fox, and Bear all want to eat a lone red apple hanging from a tree. Working together, they are able to reach the fine ripe apple, but then Fox sneezes and they all tumble into the snow only to discover that the fruit has fallen to the ground. So, they carefully split the big juicy apple into four pieces and eat it for dinner. This tale about problem-solving and cooperation, with its gorgeous, realistic watercolor paintings, will remind readers of Eric Rohmann’s Caldecott Medal-winning My Friend Rabbit (2000).  mjw

Title: The Red Apple Author: Feridun Oral Illustrator: Feridun Oral Publisher: Michael Neugebauer Publishing Ltd., Minedition Copyright: 2015 Original Language: Turkish Original Title: Kirmizi Elma Original Publisher: Yapi Kredl Original Copyright: 2008 ISBN: 978-988-8240-005 Hardcover pages: 36 Age range: 3-5 Genre: Picture Book Author’s ethnicity: Turkish Author’s residence: Turkey Illustrator’s ethnicity: Turkish Illustrator’s residence: Turkey Awards: 2008 Best Picture Book of the Year (IBBY Turkey) Subjects: Bears, Cooperation, Foxes, Friendships, Mice, Rabbits, Wolves

Plume

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Plume is a cat that is lurking on every page of this large-format picture book that introduces readers to all kinds of birds. Sometimes readers only see the cat’s tail or his whiskers. Plume is not trying to hurt the birds. He only wants their feathers for a soft overstuffed pillow. Each page opening shows a bird and its feathers. A peacock, a nuthatch, an eagle, and a kingfisher are only a few of the 18 birds pictured. Wonderfully detailed, digitally created illustrations make this title a fun book. mjw

Title: Plume Author: Isabelle Simler Illustrator: Isabelle Simler Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers.  Grand Rapids, MI Copyright: 2017 Original Language: French Original Title: Plume Original Publisher: Editions courses et longues. Paris Original Copyright: 2012 ISBN: 978-0-8028-5492-6 Hardcover pages: 42 Age range: 3-7 Genre: Picture Book Author’s ethnicity: French Author’s residence: France Illustrator’s ethnicity: French Illustrator’s residence: France Subjects: Birds, Cats, Feathers

Good Night Hockey Fans

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A young boy would rather stay up watching the hockey game than go to bed. He’s worried that he won’t be able to go to sleep. As he listens on a radio he keeps under his pillow, he drifts off to sleep. He dreams that he is part of the action and that he scores the winning goal. This delightful bedtime story is illustrated in gouache and edited digitally in blues and greens. mjw

Title: Good Night Hockey Fans Author: Andrew Larsen Illustrator: Jacqui Lee Publisher: Kids Can Press Copyright: 2017 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1-77138-105-5 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 3-7 Genre: Picture Book Author’s ethnicity: Canadian Author’s residence: Toronto, Canada Illustrator’s residence: London, England Subjects: Bedtime, Dreams, Hockey, Sleep