Running Press Kids-Fall 2017- 032317
Bologna 2017
Age: 13 & Up | 288 pp. | Oct. 3, 2017 | EYA
The definitive guide to being a teen today, with sage advice from a modern-day teenager. Appealing to fans of Rookie. A sixteen-year-old addresses issues facing every highschooler, from grades to peer pressure to Snapchat stories, and unpacks their complicated effects. With dashes of humor throughout, Ruby advises her peers on how to deal with jealousy, friend break-ups, family life, and much more. Ruby Karp has spoken about feminism on Amy Poehler's Smart Girls at the Party and at TEDx.
Age: 8–12 | 256 pp. | Sept. 12, 2017 | EYA
A moving story about a magical friendship, coping with disability, and the pains of growing up and growing apart. Twelve-year-old Caleb is shorter, frailer, and overprotected by his family. That's because he has cystic fibrosis, a diagnosis that heralds a shortened lifespan. Caleb tries not to let his disorder define him. Then he meets Kit—a free, vibrant girl whose magic is contagious. But will disorder really help them in the end? Beth Vrabel is the award-winning author of A Blind Guide to Stinkville, A Blind Guide to Normal, and the Pack of Dorks series.
Age: 3–6 | 24 pp. | Sept. 26, 2017 |KCC
Every year, children of all ages revisit this nativity tale in the town of Nazareth. With simplified text, card-stock pages, and a padded cover, our book will appeal to children who are graduating from the board book format. Helen Dardik was born by the Black Sea, she lived in Siberia, then moved to Israel and studied art and design.
Age: 4–8 | 56 pp. | Sept. 26, 2017 | KCC
This classic Christmas story about the origins of Santa has been updated with a more timeless feel and illustrated by an award-winning illustrator. Charles Santore, nationally acclaimed illustrator, beautifully reimagines L. Frank Baum's 1902 magical tale of Christmas in the tradition of The Wizard of Oz.
Age: 4–8 | 32 pp. | Sept. 26, 2017 | KCC
This gorgeous, wordless picture book with papercut artwork and vibrant colors celebrates the magic of theater and The Nutcracker. It is a cold and rainy evening when Gran gives her granddaughter something special: tickets to the ballet. Having dressed up in fancy clothes to attend a ballet at the age of seven, MacKay knows how to light up the scene through the eyes of a young girl and her grandmother. Elly MacKay is the creator of Butterfly Park, If You Hold a Seed, and Shadow Chasers. Her artwork is recognized worldwide.
Age: 8–12 | 208 pp. | Oct. 17, 2017 | KCC
Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets Big Hero Six when a group
of young superheroes attempt to save the day, but there's just one problem—their powers are defective! Laser vision isn't so hot when you're cross-eyed, and supersonic flight's a real downer when motion sickness keeps you grounded. But just because you're defective doesn't mean you can't save the day! With illustrations throughout and a funny, heart-warming story, Superfail is perfect for reluctant young readers and superhero fans. Max Brunner is a debut author who began his career as lead writer for David World's Press's popular web comic, Barbiespawn. Dustin Mackay is an animator and story artist for Disney and most recently worked on Planes: Fire & Rescue and Tinkerbell: Legend of the Neverbeast.
Age: 13 & Up| 288 pp. | Oct. 10, 2017 | KCC
A Greek girl's odyssey home: funny, smart, all the angst and sass of adolescence and a colorful cast of quirky characters. Teenager Elektra Kamenides asks herself: What would Odysseus do? When her mother leaves Elektra's father, leading expert on Greek mythology, Elektra fights with her from Louisiana to the California desert. This vibrant story about starting over celebrates family and finding home in the world. Douglas Rees is a young adult librarian and an award-winning author of fifteen children's books.
SOMEONE ELSE’S SUMMER Age: 13 & Up| 320 pp. | May 9, 2017 | EYA
For fans of Julie Halpern and Morgan Matson comes a summer road trip story about adventure, sisters, and finding out who you truly want to be.
Sold to Random House in Germany
Anna's always idolized her older sister, Storm. So when Storm dies in a tragic car accident on the night of her high school graduation, Anna is completely lost and her family is torn apart. That is, until she finds Storm's summer bucket list and decides to honor her sister by having the best summer ever. Who knew that Storm's dream summer would eventually lead to Anna's self-discovery? "Plenty of romantic moments will make starryeyed readers swoon” — Kirkus Reviews
Age: 3–6 | 32 pp. | Dec. 5, 2017 | KCC
With a positive message of embracing what makes one unique and encouraging compassionate friendships, this delightful picture book makes a great gift for any day when a hug (or kiss) is needed. Each night, before settling down to sleep, all the forest friends hug each other goodnight. But poor Porcupine just cannot be hugged—his quills are too spikey! Then Armadillo shows him what a warm, fuzzy kiss is (even for a porcupine!). Zoe Waring is a professional doodler and designer. Waring’s art encourages kids to make the most of physical limitations.
Age: 3–6 | 32 pp. | Nov. 14, 2017 | EYA
Humor, sincerity, and a surprise twist ending make Bear and Chicken fall into ranks with Mo Willems and Dev Petty, and don’t miss the vegetable soup recipe at the end! After Bear helps a chicken defrost from the snow, the two struggle past character assumptions, eventually forming an unlikely friendship. Jannie Ho has a BFA in illustration, was an in-house graphic designer at Nickelodeon and Scholastic, and an art director for TIME Magazine for Kids.
Age: 4–8 | 32 pp. | Oct. 3, 2017 | EYA
From the author/illustrator duo behind Beautiful comes a new empowering book for all kids, encouraging them to be superheroes in everyday life. Thoughtful text from Stacy McAnulty paired with vibrant illustrations from Joanne Lew-Vriethoff rallies all kids to be brave in every way possible: by trying new things, speaking their mind, confronting bullies, and more. This book will inspire younger generations to follow their hearts and have courage, no matter the situation. Stacy McAnulty is the author of five children’s books and Joanne LewVriethoff is an award-winning illustrator.
Age: 3–6 | 32 pp. | Oct. 3, 2017 | EYA
A cozy construction bedtime story for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?
After a long day clearing dirt, rocks, and trees, a bulldozer is ready for bed. He lifts up his blade, his spotlights flash on, he rolls through the gate, and lets out a yawn. The irresistibly clever and gentle rhyming verse of Sharon Chriscoe, author of Race Car Dreams, and charming artwork of John Joven, a prolific illustrator, are sure to soothe even the busiest kids at bedtime.
Age: 0–3 | 10 pp. | Oct. 3, 2017 | EYA
A new, soothing, and restful take on a classic lullaby, complete with real twinkle lights! Florence Weiser's soft, soothing illustrations capture the gentle magic of bedtime. With a brand new ending, the song encourages children to fall asleep peacefully beneath the stars. Florence Weiser is a Belgium-based illustrator and designer.
Age: 0–3 | 14 pp. | Dec. 12, 2017 | EYA
Presented with love-filled illustrations, sturdy pages, and clever rhyming text. From one bear hug to twelve pretty red roses, 1-2-3, You Love Me will foster affection while teaching to count. Jill Howarth, once a senior designer and art director at Hasbro Toys, is now a full-time illustrator with strong sales.
Age: 6–9 | 144 pp. | Jul. 25, 2017
Elizabeth Singer Hunt returns with a thrilling new chapter book series for fans of the original 14-book Secret Agent Jack Stalwart saga. Jack Stalwart and his long-lost brother Max are reunited. Temporarily retired from the Global Protection Force, Jack and Max take a family vacation in Thailand, and stumble on a major crime. Will they take up the mantle as Secret Agents once again, and catch global criminals? The original series has sold more than 500,000 total copies since 2007; it sells an average of 30,000+ copies per year.
Age: 13 & Up | 288 pp. | Oct. 3, 2017 | EYA
The definitive guide to being a teen today, with sage advice from a modern-day teenager. Appealing to fans of Rookie. A sixteen-year-old addresses issues facing every highschooler, from grades to peer pressure to Snapchat stories, and unpacks their complicated effects. With dashes of humor throughout, Ruby advises her peers on how to deal with jealousy, friend break-ups, family life, and much more. Ruby Karp has spoken about feminism on Amy Poehler's Smart Girls at the Party and at TEDx.
Age: 8–12 | 256 pp. | Sept. 12, 2017 | EYA
A moving story about a magical friendship, coping with disability, and the pains of growing up and growing apart. Twelve-year-old Caleb is shorter, frailer, and overprotected by his family. That's because he has cystic fibrosis, a diagnosis that heralds a shortened lifespan. Caleb tries not to let his disorder define him. Then he meets Kit—a free, vibrant girl whose magic is contagious. But will disorder really help them in the end? Beth Vrabel is the award-winning author of A Blind Guide to Stinkville, A Blind Guide to Normal, and the Pack of Dorks series.
Age: 3–6 | 24 pp. | Sept. 26, 2017 |KCC
Every year, children of all ages revisit this nativity tale in the town of Nazareth. With simplified text, card-stock pages, and a padded cover, our book will appeal to children who are graduating from the board book format. Helen Dardik was born by the Black Sea, she lived in Siberia, then moved to Israel and studied art and design.
Age: 4–8 | 56 pp. | Sept. 26, 2017 | KCC
This classic Christmas story about the origins of Santa has been updated with a more timeless feel and illustrated by an award-winning illustrator. Charles Santore, nationally acclaimed illustrator, beautifully reimagines L. Frank Baum's 1902 magical tale of Christmas in the tradition of The Wizard of Oz.
Age: 4–8 | 32 pp. | Sept. 26, 2017 | KCC
This gorgeous, wordless picture book with papercut artwork and vibrant colors celebrates the magic of theater and The Nutcracker. It is a cold and rainy evening when Gran gives her granddaughter something special: tickets to the ballet. Having dressed up in fancy clothes to attend a ballet at the age of seven, MacKay knows how to light up the scene through the eyes of a young girl and her grandmother. Elly MacKay is the creator of Butterfly Park, If You Hold a Seed, and Shadow Chasers. Her artwork is recognized worldwide.
Age: 8–12 | 208 pp. | Oct. 17, 2017 | KCC
Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets Big Hero Six when a group
of young superheroes attempt to save the day, but there's just one problem—their powers are defective! Laser vision isn't so hot when you're cross-eyed, and supersonic flight's a real downer when motion sickness keeps you grounded. But just because you're defective doesn't mean you can't save the day! With illustrations throughout and a funny, heart-warming story, Superfail is perfect for reluctant young readers and superhero fans. Max Brunner is a debut author who began his career as lead writer for David World's Press's popular web comic, Barbiespawn. Dustin Mackay is an animator and story artist for Disney and most recently worked on Planes: Fire & Rescue and Tinkerbell: Legend of the Neverbeast.
Age: 13 & Up| 288 pp. | Oct. 10, 2017 | KCC
A Greek girl's odyssey home: funny, smart, all the angst and sass of adolescence and a colorful cast of quirky characters. Teenager Elektra Kamenides asks herself: What would Odysseus do? When her mother leaves Elektra's father, leading expert on Greek mythology, Elektra fights with her from Louisiana to the California desert. This vibrant story about starting over celebrates family and finding home in the world. Douglas Rees is a young adult librarian and an award-winning author of fifteen children's books.
SOMEONE ELSE’S SUMMER Age: 13 & Up| 320 pp. | May 9, 2017 | EYA
For fans of Julie Halpern and Morgan Matson comes a summer road trip story about adventure, sisters, and finding out who you truly want to be.
Sold to Random House in Germany
Anna's always idolized her older sister, Storm. So when Storm dies in a tragic car accident on the night of her high school graduation, Anna is completely lost and her family is torn apart. That is, until she finds Storm's summer bucket list and decides to honor her sister by having the best summer ever. Who knew that Storm's dream summer would eventually lead to Anna's self-discovery? "Plenty of romantic moments will make starryeyed readers swoon” — Kirkus Reviews
Age: 3–6 | 32 pp. | Dec. 5, 2017 | KCC
With a positive message of embracing what makes one unique and encouraging compassionate friendships, this delightful picture book makes a great gift for any day when a hug (or kiss) is needed. Each night, before settling down to sleep, all the forest friends hug each other goodnight. But poor Porcupine just cannot be hugged—his quills are too spikey! Then Armadillo shows him what a warm, fuzzy kiss is (even for a porcupine!). Zoe Waring is a professional doodler and designer. Waring’s art encourages kids to make the most of physical limitations.
Age: 3–6 | 32 pp. | Nov. 14, 2017 | EYA
Humor, sincerity, and a surprise twist ending make Bear and Chicken fall into ranks with Mo Willems and Dev Petty, and don’t miss the vegetable soup recipe at the end! After Bear helps a chicken defrost from the snow, the two struggle past character assumptions, eventually forming an unlikely friendship. Jannie Ho has a BFA in illustration, was an in-house graphic designer at Nickelodeon and Scholastic, and an art director for TIME Magazine for Kids.
Age: 4–8 | 32 pp. | Oct. 3, 2017 | EYA
From the author/illustrator duo behind Beautiful comes a new empowering book for all kids, encouraging them to be superheroes in everyday life. Thoughtful text from Stacy McAnulty paired with vibrant illustrations from Joanne Lew-Vriethoff rallies all kids to be brave in every way possible: by trying new things, speaking their mind, confronting bullies, and more. This book will inspire younger generations to follow their hearts and have courage, no matter the situation. Stacy McAnulty is the author of five children’s books and Joanne LewVriethoff is an award-winning illustrator.
Age: 3–6 | 32 pp. | Oct. 3, 2017 | EYA
A cozy construction bedtime story for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?
After a long day clearing dirt, rocks, and trees, a bulldozer is ready for bed. He lifts up his blade, his spotlights flash on, he rolls through the gate, and lets out a yawn. The irresistibly clever and gentle rhyming verse of Sharon Chriscoe, author of Race Car Dreams, and charming artwork of John Joven, a prolific illustrator, are sure to soothe even the busiest kids at bedtime.
Age: 0–3 | 10 pp. | Oct. 3, 2017 | EYA
A new, soothing, and restful take on a classic lullaby, complete with real twinkle lights! Florence Weiser's soft, soothing illustrations capture the gentle magic of bedtime. With a brand new ending, the song encourages children to fall asleep peacefully beneath the stars. Florence Weiser is a Belgium-based illustrator and designer.
Age: 0–3 | 14 pp. | Dec. 12, 2017 | EYA
Presented with love-filled illustrations, sturdy pages, and clever rhyming text. From one bear hug to twelve pretty red roses, 1-2-3, You Love Me will foster affection while teaching to count. Jill Howarth, once a senior designer and art director at Hasbro Toys, is now a full-time illustrator with strong sales.
Age: 6–9 | 144 pp. | Jul. 25, 2017
Elizabeth Singer Hunt returns with a thrilling new chapter book series for fans of the original 14-book Secret Agent Jack Stalwart saga. Jack Stalwart and his long-lost brother Max are reunited. Temporarily retired from the Global Protection Force, Jack and Max take a family vacation in Thailand, and stumble on a major crime. Will they take up the mantle as Secret Agents once again, and catch global criminals? The original series has sold more than 500,000 total copies since 2007; it sells an average of 30,000+ copies per year.
