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Picture Books

Leilong the Library Bus ©21
by Julia Liu
A library-loving picture book in which an enthusiastic dinosaur
absorbed in storytime, threatens to flatten the library-until they decide
to take the books outdoors.
“Young readers will come to understand an underlying gentle message of
recognizing and embracing differences. Yay for Leilong.”—Kirkus Reviews

978-1-77657-331-8 • LIST: $29.45/DISC: $23.56
Hardcover • 36 Pages • 10” x 10”
Reading Level: Grade 2 • Interest Level: Grades PK-2
Colour Illustrations, Original Artwork
Lerner Publishing Group • Fall 2021

Leopold’s Leotard ©21
by Rhiannon Wallace
Leopold loves to dance. He dances everywhere he goes. When his dance
teacher announces the year-end recital, Leopold hopes he will get to
be a graceful bird. Alas, no such luck. Miss Linda says the dancers are
going to be bees. But Leopold doesn’t want to be a buzzing little bee. He
wants to be tall and elegant like an ostrich! When the big night comes
around, the combination of stage fright and an uncomfortable costume
are too much for Leopold. Will he find a way to overcome his fear and 978-1-4598-2596-3 • LIST: $19.95/DISC: $15.96
disappointment to show off his passion for dance? Hardback • 32 Pages • 9” x 9”
Reading Level: Grades PK-K
“A most unusual and revealing dance recital for little performers.”—Kirkus Reviews
Colour Illustrations, Author Biography, Illustrator Biography
Orca Book Publishers • Fall 2021

The Little Pirate Queen ©21
by Sally Anne Garland
Lucy sails across the sea fixing and mending her small rickety raft,
hoping to reach Far Away Island. When a gigantic wave sweeps all the
other children away, except Lucy, The Little Pirate Queen is determined to
rescue everyone no matter what. A story about resilience, empowerment
and compassion, beautifully written and illustrated by Sally Anne Garland.
978-1-9136-3914-3 • LIST: $27.90/DISC: $22.32
Trade Hardcover • 32 Pages • 11” x 9 ⁄8”
5
Reading Level: Grade 1 • Interest Level: Grades PK-1
Colour Illustrations, Original Artwork
Lerner Publishing Group • Spring 2021

A Little Round Panda
on the Big Blue Earth ©21
(from the Big Blue Earth series)
by Troy Christie
Starting with a baby panda in a bamboo forest, this richly illustrated
poem illuminates a unique geography perspective, showcasing
China’s environment with ever-widening views from forest to terraced
farms to village and city, country, continent, ocean, and finally the
planet in space. 978-1-68152-654-6 • LIST: $28.50/DISC: $22.80
Hardcover • 32 Pages • 10” x 9 1/2”
Reading Level: Grades K-2
Colour Illustrations, Maps
Amicus (Ink) • Fall 2021

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