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Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books
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TitleCold
AuthorMcCanna, Tim
IllustratorKaulitzki, Ramona
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
SubformatPicture Book
ISBN-139781665940504
On Sale11/05/24
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$24.99
Pages40
This lyrical environmental picture book introduces readers to some of the most beautiful and fascinating cold climate creatures and habitats all over the world.
TitleThe Wire Zoo
AuthorWing, Natasha
IllustratorStone, Joanie
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
SubformatPicture Book NF
ISBN-139781665940764
On Sale10/29/24
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$25.99
Pages40
This inspirational picture book biography tells the story of how neurodivergent artist Elizabeth Berrien created three-dimensional wire sculptures and went on to become the “godmother” of contemporary wire sculpture, perfect for fans of The Girl Who Thought in Pictures.
TitleMousetronaut Saves the World
AuthorKelly, Mark
IllustratorPayne, C. F.
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
SubformatPicture Book
ISBN-139781665910224
On Sale09/10/24
US Price$19.99
CDN Price$26.99
Pages48
“This little mouse may well inspire some big dreams.” —Kirkus Reviews on Mousetronaut

Meteor the Mousetronaut defends Earth from an asteroid in this exciting story from #1 New York Times bestselling author, US Senator, and retired NASA astronaut commander Mark Kelly and renowned illustrator C.F. Payne.
TitleThe World in Our Backyard
AuthorGigot, Jami
IllustratorGigot, Jami
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
SubformatPicture Book
ISBN-139781665935128
On Sale05/21/24
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$23.99
Pages32
Show young readers that whether they live in the country, city, or suburbs, their backyard is a world full of wonder ready to be explored in this imaginative picture book sure to delight fans of Lucy Ruth Cummins and Gabi Snyder.
TitleBrave Baby Hummingbird
AuthorMontgomery, Sy
IllustratorBozic, Tiffany
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
SubformatPicture Book NF
ISBN-139781665918497
On Sale03/19/24
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$24.99
Pages48
Two starred reviews!

From the beloved New York Times bestselling, Sibert Honor–winning author of the National Book Award finalist The Soul of an Octopus author comes a “beautifulcaptivating” (Booklist, starred review) nonfiction picture book about the most exquisite and extraordinary of winged creatures—hummingbirds.
TitleLights Out
AuthorStremer, Jessica
IllustratorPang, Bonnie
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
SubformatPicture Book NF
ISBN-139781665931977
On Sale03/05/24
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$23.99
Pages48
Based on the real-life Lights Out movement, this inspirational picture book shows how even the smallest of actions, like flipping a switch, can make a big difference in helping migrating birds.
TitleJerry Changed the Game!
AuthorTate, Don
IllustratorHarris, Cherise
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
SubformatPicture Book NF
ISBN-139781665919081
On Sale08/29/23
US Price$19.99
CDN Price$26.99
Pages40
Junior Library Guild Selection | Eureka! Excellence in Nonfiction Honor | CBC Best STEM Book List | Mathical Book Prize Honor | BCALA Youth Literary Nonfiction Award | Communication Arts Illustration Shortlist

Meet Jerry Lawson, the Black engineer who revolutionized the video game industry, in this engaging picture book biography perfect for fans of Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions and Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History.
TitleOur Blue Planet
AuthorStewart-Sharpe, Leisa
IllustratorDove, Emily
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
SubformatPicture Book NF
ISBN-139781665928021
On Sale07/18/23
US Price$19.99
CDN Price$26.99
Pages64
Introduce young readers to the variety, expanse, mystery, and wonder that abounds in the depths of the oceans with this picture book companion to the BBC series The Blue Planet—featuring a foreword by Sir David Attenborough.
TitleGilly's Monster Trap
AuthorMarko, Cyndi
IllustratorMarko, Cyndi
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
SubformatPicture Book
ISBN-139781665907552
On Sale04/18/23
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$22.99
Pages40
A young girl and her goldfish sidekick set out to trap a monster and instead wind up making a new friend in this debut picture book that’s perfect for fans of How to Catch a Monster and Jules vs. the Ocean.
TitleThe Day the River Caught Fire
AuthorWittenstein, Barry
IllustratorHartland, Jessie
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
SubformatPicture Book NF
ISBN-139781534480834
On Sale03/28/23
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$25.99
Pages48
Discover the true story of how a 1969 fire in one of the most polluted rivers in America sparked the national Earth Day movement in this nonfiction picture book by award-winning author Barry Wittenstein and beloved illustrator Jessie Hartland.