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TitleLove Is My Favorite Color
AuthorLaden, Nina
IllustratorCastrillon, Melissa
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
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ISBN-139781665913096
On Sale01/02/24
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$23.99
Pages40
A sparkling and tender picture book about all the things that are bright and loving in the world and fill our lives with joy.
TitleThe Arnold Lobel Book of Mother Goose
AuthorLobel, Arnold
IllustratorLobel, Arnold
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
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ISBN-139781534474352
On Sale10/11/22
US Price$19.99
CDN Price$26.99
Pages176
A stunning and picture book reissue of the “brilliant” (The New York Times Book Review) classic Mother Goose collection of over 300 rhymes illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Arnold Lobel.
TitleLight for All
AuthorEngle, Margarita
IllustratorColón, Raúl
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
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ISBN-139781534457270
On Sale12/07/21
US Price$17.99
CDN Price$23.99
Pages40
A lyrical and unifying picture book that “will inspire young readers” and “magnificently showcases the immigrant experience” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) in America from Newbery Honoree Margarita Engle and award-winning illustrator Raúl Colón.
TitleTrees
AuthorJohnston, Tony
IllustratorBozic, Tiffany
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
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ISBN-139781534475175
On Sale11/02/21
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$25.99
Pages40
Explore a fantastical forest in this exquisite and lyrical picture book that celebrates all trees, from maple to elm to ginkgo to magnolia to redwood—written by award-winning author Tony Johnston.
TitleDear Little One
AuthorLaden, Nina
IllustratorCastrillon, Melissa
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
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ISBN-139781534454774
On Sale11/02/21
US Price$17.99
CDN Price$22.99
Pages40
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

Celebrate the wonder of the world in this reassuring picture book about the joy, love, and beauty found in each and every day that is a “visually stunning ode to the beauty of nature” (School Library Journal, starred review).
TitleThe Night Before Christmas
AuthorMoore, Clement C.
IllustratorLobel, Anita
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
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ISBN-139781534469679
On Sale09/15/20
US Price$17.99
CDN Price$23.99
Pages32
“The definitive city child’s edition.” —The New York Times Book Review

“Lobel’s paintings are gentle and reassuring…she has captured with richness and simplicity the joy and love of the holiday season.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

Caldecott Honoree and beloved illustrator Anita Lobel pairs her beautiful drawings with the beloved Christmas poem, “The Night Before Christmas,” in this classic picture book that your family will treasure for years to come.
TitleDinosong
AuthorMcCanna, Tim
IllustratorSmythe, Richard
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
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ISBN-139781534430020
On Sale08/04/20
US Price$17.99
CDN Price$23.99
Pages32
“A rousingly rumbly ramble.” —Kirkus Reviews

The Land Before Time meets Eric Carle in this delightful read-aloud featuring “melodious and spare” (USA TODAY) language by master storyteller Tim McCanna.
TitleThe Balcony
AuthorCastrillon, Melissa
IllustratorCastrillon, Melissa
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
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ISBN-139781534405882
On Sale09/24/19
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$25.99
Pages48
“Castrillón offers riotous sprouting life through soft forms, stylized shapes, and bright colors.” —Publishers Weekly
“Elegant...A charmingly verdant tale in classic style.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Lovely...delightful.” —School Library Journal

From internationally acclaimed illustrator Melissa Castrillon comes a magical story of how a girl’s garden in her new home changes her life and the lives of people all around her.
TitleYellow Kayak
AuthorLaden, Nina
IllustratorCastrillon, Melissa
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
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ISBN-139781534401945
On Sale01/23/18
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$25.99
Pages32
A child and his beloved best friend go on a grand sea adventure in this magical picture book by the author and artist who created If I Had a Little Dream.
TitleWatersong
AuthorMcCanna, Tim
IllustratorSmythe, Richard
ImprintPaula Wiseman Books
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ISBN-139781481468817
On Sale01/31/17
US Price$18.99
CDN Price$25.99
Pages32
A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids
An NCTE Notable Poetry Book

“McCanna’s carefully chosen words are nearly all onomatopoeia, a cacophony of water sounds that resonates on tongue and ear, demanding to be read aloud…Beautiful.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

In glorious onomatopoeia, Tim McCanna takes the reader on a dazzling journey as a fox seeks shelter from a rainstorm.