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Picture Books

Riley Can’t Stop Crying ©21
by Stéphanie Boulay
Riley is inconsolable. He can’t stop crying and nothing is making him feel
better. His sister, Regina, tries her best to help him figure out what’s wrong, but
four-year-old Riley isn’t sure. A charming story about a child’s search for his
true self under the compassionate eye of his older sister.
“Insightfully emotional…A poignant, purposeful depiction of a family learning to
recognize, confront, and heal internal struggles with self-love and self-worth.
Children in need of encouragement will find comforting revelations about the value 978-1-4598-2638-0 • LIST: $19.95/DISC: $15.96
of individuality.”—School Library Journal, Starred Review Hardback • 80 Pages • 6 1/2” x 8 1/2”
Reading Level: Grades 1-3
Colour Illustrations
Orca Book Publishers • Spring 2021

Rissy No Kissies ©21
by Katey Howes
A lovebird who doesn’t like kisses? Rissy’s friends and family wonder if
she’s sick, confused, or rude. But kisses make Rissy uncomfortable. Can
one little lovebird show everyone that there’s no one right way to show
you care? Rissy No Kissies carries the message that “your body and your
heart are yours, and you choose how to share.” A note at the end provides
further information for kids, parents, and educators about body autonomy,
consent, and different ways to show affection. 978-1-5415-9798-3 • LIST: $27.90/DISC: $22.32
“This is an artistic gem for consent discussions, sensory-processing contexts, and Trade Hardcover • 32 Pages • 9 3/4” x 9 3/4”
anyone who champions children’s agency and bodily autonomy. Radiant.” Reading Level: Grade 2 • Interest Level: Grades PK-3
—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Colour Illustrations
Lerner Publishing Group • Spring 2021

Rock and Vole ©21
by Jennifer Sattler
Little Vole has the same routine, day in and day out. But one day Vole
wakes up and wants something different. She wants an adventure—a
trip! Vole sets out on her perfectly planned adventure and things are
going well. But sometimes perfectly planned adventures don’t go
perfectly. Unexpectedly, Vole comes to a ginormous, selfish, refuses-
to-move rock that is blocking her way to her lovely adventure. How
unfair! But is it? Maybe life can be better when some things don’t go 978-1-53411-103-5 • LIST: $22.95/DISC: $18.36
according to plan. Hardcover • 40 Pages • 10” x 10”
Reading Level: Grade 1 • Interest Level: Grades K-3
“This is an artistic gem for consent discussions, sensory-processing contexts, Colour Illustrations
and anyone who champions children’s agency and bodily autonomy. Radiant.”
—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Sleeping Bear Press • Fall 2021

Seahorses Are Sold Out ©21
by Constanze Spengler
Mika’s father works from home and he’s very busy! When Dad allows Mika to
choose a pet from the store, Mika chooses a mouse. Then a dog. Then a seal.
And then a penguin . . .

978-1-7765-7385-1 • LIST: $29.45/DISC: $23.56
Trade Hardcover • 40 Pages • 8 1/2” x 11”
Reading Level: Grade 2 • Interest Level: Grades PK-2
Colour Illustrations, Original Artwork
Lerner Publishing Group • Fall 2021

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