Spring & Summer 2020 - Penguin Random House

Illustration ? 2019 by Pascal Campion

Spring & Summer

2020

Picture Books

Lawrence art ? 2019 by Vern Kousky; No More Naps art ? 2019 by Leonardo Espinosa; Cool Cuts art ? 2019 by Mechal Renee Roe; The One and Only Dylan St. Claire art ? 2019 by Jeffrey Ebbeler; Do Not Eat The Game art ? 2019 by Matthew McElligot; The Problem with Problems art ? 2019 by Zehra Hicks

Books for Everyday Moments!

Problem solving

Naptime

Self-care

Playtime

Teamwork and

cooperation

Social emotional learning

We are pleased to showcase our forthcoming picture book list, along with crafts and activities for interactive storytimes that kids will treasure and thematic suggestions for easy recommendations! For even more great picture book resources, you can log on to , follow us on Twitter at @RHCBEducators, like us on Facebook at @TheRandomSchoolHouse, and check out our Random House Children's Books Pinterest boards!

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JUST LIKE ME

Interactive Storytimes with Crafts!

Illustration ? 2019 by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Just Like Me Vanessa Brantley-Newton On Sale: 1/14/2020 Hardcover: 9780525582090 GLB: 9780525582106 EL: 9780525582113 Ages: 4?8 Theme: Acceptance & Belonging

From Vanessa Brantley-Newton, the author of Grandma's Purse, comes a collection of poetry filled with engaging mini stories about girls of all kinds: girls who feel happy, girls who feel sad, girls who feel scared, and girls who feel powerful; girls who love their bodies, and girls who don't; country girls, city girls; girls who love their mother, and girls who wish they had a father. With bright portraits in Vanessa's signature style of vibrant colors and unique patterns, this book invites readers to find themselves and each other within its pages.

Make your own mirror!

What you'll need: cardboard, glue, and aluminum foil, paints, paint brush, various decorations

1 Cut the frame of your mirror out of a sturdy piece of cardboard.

2 Optional: paint the front and back of the cardboard and set to dry.

3 Cut out a smaller piece of cardboard for the glass of the mirror.

4 Glue a piece of aluminum foil over the small piece of cardboard and cut off any excess.

5 Decorate the edge of the mirror with markers or other items (feathers, gems, glitter).

6 Optional: you can decorate the back of the mirror, too!

Read-Alike All Are Welcome

Alexandra Penfold Illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman Hardcover: 9780525579649 Ages: 4?8

THE BUG GIRL

The Bug Girl Sophia Spencer and Margaret McNamara Illustrated by Kerasco?t On Sale: 2/11/2020 Hardcover: 9780525645931 GLB: 9780525645948 EL: 9780525645955 Ages: 4?8 Theme: Science & Nature

Sophia Spencer has loved bugs ever since a butterfly landed on her shoulder--and wouldn't leave!--at a butterfly conservancy when she was only two-and-a-half years old. In preschool and kindergarten, Sophia was thrilled to share what she knew about grasshoppers (her very favorite insects), as well as ants and fireflies . . . but by first grade, not everyone shared her enthusiasm. Some students bullied her, and Sophia stopped talking about bugs altogether. When Sophia's mother wrote to an entomological society looking for a bug scientist pen pal for her daughter, she and Sophie were overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response--letters, photos, and videos came flooding in.

Bottle Cap Bugs

What you'll need: bottle caps, paint (assorted colors), paint brush, googly eyes, glue

1 Start by painting the bottle caps two-thirds one color and one-third another.

2 Dip the wrong end of the brush in another color of paint to add dots to your bug.

3 Once the paint dries, add two googly eyes.

Illustration ? 2019 by Kerasco?t

Read-Alike

Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor Patricia Valdez Illustrated by Felicita Sala Hardcover: 9780399557255 Ages: 4?8

THE PAPER KINGDOM

The Paper Kingdom Helena Ku Rhee Illustrated by Pascal Campion On Sale: 2/18/2020 Hardcover: 9780525644613 GLB: 9780525644620 EL: 9780525644637 Ages: 3?7 Theme: Family & Relationships

When the babysitter is unable to come, Daniel is woken out of bed to join his parents as they head downtown for their jobs as nighttime office cleaners. But this story is about more than brooms, mops, and vacuums. Mama and Papa turn the deserted office building into a magnificent kingdom filled with paper. Then they weave a fantasy of dragons and kings to further engage their reluctant companion--and even encourage him to one day be the king of a paper kingdom.

Illustration ? 2019 by Pascal Campion

Paper Dragon Head

What you'll need: toilet paper roll, construction paper, 2 medium pom-poms, 2 small beads, 2 googly eyes, glue stick, liquid glue

1 Cut a piece of construction paper to the size of the roll. 2 Put glue on one side of the construction paper and roll to

cover the tube.

3 Using the liquid glue, attach the two large pom-poms next to each other at one end of the tube.

4 Repeat step 3 with the small beads directly across from the large pom-poms.

5 Attach the googly eyes to the large pom-poms.

Read-Alike Goldfish on Vacation

Sally Lloyd-Jones Illustrated by Leo Espinosa Hardcover: 9780385386111 Ages: 4?8

JASPER & OLLIE BUILD A FORT

Illustration ? 2019 by Alex Willan

Jasper & Ollie Build a Fort Alex Willan On Sale: 5/26/2020 Hardcover: 9780525645245 GLB: 9780525645276 EL: 9780525645269 Ages: 3?7 Theme: Friendship, Animals

Best friends Jasper, a quick and feisty fox, and Ollie, a slow and deliberate sloth, decide to build forts in the yard. While Jasper's enormous fort goes up in minutes (complete with a rock-climbing wall, bouncy castle, and moat), Ollie's humble fort has what the pair need most . . . a place they can share.

Popsicle Stick Fort

What you'll need: 86 Popsicle sticks, stickers, liquid glue

1 Start by making three panels, one for the floor and two for the roof. For each panel, lay 12 Popsicles vertically next to each other and glue them along the long sides.

2 Attach two Popsicles across the panels, one at the top and one at the bottom.

3 Repeat Steps 1 & 2 two times.

4 Start constructing the fort by laying one panel (floor) on a flat surface. The two Popsicle sticks that were glues across the panels should be facing up.

5 On top of the floor panel make a square shape using 4 Popsicle sticks glue the ends to the floor panel.

6 Take 4 more Popsicles and lay them on top of the square you previously made in the opposite direction, then glue down the ends, repeat.

7 Continue building up your fort until you have reached the height you desire.

8 Once the two roof panels are dry, tuck the bottoms of them under the top level of your fort.

9 Add some glue to the top where they touch and set aside to dry.

Read-Alike Jasper & Ollie

Alex Willan Hardcover: 9780525645214 Ages: 3?7

HAPPY

Illustration ? 2019 by Katie Hickey

Happy Nicola Edwards Illustrated by Katie Hickey On Sale: 4/21/2020 Hardcover: 9780593121191 EL: 9780593121207 Ages: 3?7 Theme: Mindfulness & Meditation

This poetically-written introduction to mindfulness touches upon the most important aspects of life--feeling, discovering, smelling, listening, and all the things that bring the world to life. With every soothing read and practice, children are better equipped to understand and control their own emotions . . . and discover an appreciation for the beautiful world around them.

Glitter Calm Jar

What you'll need: mason jar, hot water, clear Elmer's glue, food coloring, glitter, crazy glue

1 Fill a mason jar ? full with HOT water 2 Add ? clear Elmer's glue to the water 3 Add food coloring of your choice (1 drop is usually enough) 4 Then shake to mix the glue and the water 5 Add glitter, start with a small amount, you have about a

5-minute window to add more. 6 Put the top back on the jar and shake. 7 Be sure to super glue the lid on once you are happy with

color and glitter amounts *Please be sure that the water has cooled before giving to a child to use.

Read-Alike Breathe Like a Bear

Kira Willey Illustrated by Anni Betts Hardcover: 9781623368852 Ages: 4?8

Character Growth!

Illustration ? 2019 by Vern Kousky

The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read Rita Lorraine Hubbard Illustrated by Oge Mora On Sale: 1/7/2020 Hardcover: 9781524768287 GLB: 9781524768294 EL: 9781524768300 Ages: 4?8 Theme: Biography, Women

Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student, who did just that!

Lawrence Vern Kousky On Sale: 1/21/2020 Hardcover: 9780525646655 GLB: 9780525646662 EL: 9780525646679 Ages: 3?7 Theme: Family & Relationships, Animals

In this funny, charming, and oh-so relatable picture book, meet a young bunny named Lawrence who is determined to decide what he does--or doesn't--wear.

No More Naps!

Chris Grabenstein Illustrated by Leonardo Espinosa On Sale: 2/4/2020 Hardcover: 9781524771287 GLB: 9781524771294 EL: 9781524771300 Ages: 3?7 Theme: Bedtime Stories, Humor

Number-one New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein's picture book debut turns the universal dilemma of getting kids to sleep on its head.

Cool Cuts Mechal Renee Roe On Sale: 2/11/2020 Hardcover: 9781984895578 GLB: 9781984895585 EL: 9781984895592 Ages: 3?7 Theme: Pride, Boy Interest

African American boys and their cool hair are celebrated in this bright, joyful read-together picture book that will have boys everywhere repeating the book's chorus: "I am born to be awesome!"

How to Solve a Problem

Ashima Shiraishi Illustrated by Yao Xiao On Sale: 4/7/2020 Hardcover: 9781524773274 GLB: 9781524773281 EL: 9781524773298 Ages 4?8 Theme: Sports, Perseverance

The One and Only Dylan St. Claire Kamen Edwards Illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler On Sale: 5/5/2020 Hardcover: 9781984893468 GLB: 9781984893475 EL: 9781984893482 Ages: 3?7 Theme: Self-Esteem, Humor

In a time where many boys are raised to catch a ball and choke back emotions, Dylan is the shuffle ball change the world desperately needs!

It's Not My Fault! Jory John Illustrated by Jared Chapman On Sale: 6/9/2020 Hardcover: 9781984830609 GLB: 9781984830616 EL: 9781984830623 Ages: 3?7 Theme: School Stories, Responsibility

The New York Times bestselling author Jory John encourages kids to accept responsibility . . . or something very strange might happen!

The Problem with Problems Rachel Rooney Illustrated by Zehra Hicks On Sale: 6/16/2020 Hardcover: 9780593173176 EL: 9780593173183 Ages: 3?7 Theme: Emotions & Feelings

This insightful picture book personifies problems as creatures, and skillfully teaches readers (big and small!) how to handle one when it appears.

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