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Picture Books

All I Want Is an Octopus ©21
by Tracy Gunaratnam
An octopus seems like the perfect pet, but Dad and Mom will need
convincing. Luckily, Gran seems to be on the same wave-length!

978-1-84886-779-6 • LIST: $27.90/DISC: $22.32
Trade Hardcover • 32 Pages • 9 1/2” x 9 1/2”
Reading Level: Grade 2 • Interest Level: Grades PK-3
Colour Illustrations, Original Artwork
Lerner Publications • Fall 2021

Because I’m New ©21
by Brad Sneed
A new baby in the family means a lot of changes—from late night diaper
changes to learning new ways to play—but in this sweet offering from
Brad Sneed, baby tells their older sibling just what to expect. This is a
heartfelt celebration of those first months with baby and the genesis of
the sibling bond.
“The joys and difficulties of adding a baby to the family are detailed in this sweet
tale.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review 978-1-53411-071-7 • LIST: $22.95/DISC: $18.36
Hardcover • 32 Pages • 9” x 9”
Reading Level: Grade 1 • Interest Level: Grades K-2
Colour Illustrations
Sleeping Bear Press • Fall 2021

Bee Love (Can Be Hard) ©22
by Alan and Kamie Page
Otis is afraid of bees. Grandpa tells Otis, “Bees are amazing insects,” and
together they visit a bee farm, where Otis learns that while “bee love” can be
hard, it is also important.

978-0-578-68975-3 • LIST: $29.45/DISC: $23.56
Trade Hardcover • 32 Pages • 9 1/4” x 11 1/4”
Reading Level: Grade 3 • Interest Level: Grades K-3
Colour Illustrations, Original Artwork, Author Biography, Web Sites
Lerner Publishing Group • Fall 2021

The Best Mom ©22
by Penny Harrison
There are so many AMAZING moms in the world: the chefs, the singers,
the athletes. But every mom does one special thing that makes her The
Best Mom. What makes YOUR mom the BEST mom?

978-1-9136-3941-9 • LIST: $27.90/DISC: $22.32
Trade Hardcover • 32 Pages • 10” x 10”
Reading Level: Grade 1 • Interest Level: Grades PK-2
Colour Illustrations, Original Artwork
Lerner Publishing Group • Fall 2021

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