Candlewick Press Presents Back to School Reads - BLUEFISH, MESMERIZING MATH & More!

Candlewick Press Presents back to school reads for new year.

Bluefish

by Pat Schmatz

April 2013 | PB: 9780763663414 | $6.99 | Ages 12 and up | 240 pages

A highly acclaimed ALA award-winning novel, Bluefish tells the story of a thirteen-year-old boy learning to read. With the perfect blend of humor, gravity, and hope, Schmatz meditates on the role of teachers, books, and learning in everyday life.

"Unique and original, believable and poignant, this is a book with a power of its own."

-The Horn Book, Starred Review

How Did That Get Into My Lunchbox?

by Chris Butterworth, Illustrated by Lucia Gaggiotti

February 2013 | PB: 9780763665036 | $7.99 | Ages 5-8 | 32 pages

It's easy to forget where all our food comes from-especially once the hustle and bustle of back-to-school begins! Luckily, Chris Butterworth is here to provide answers to curious youngsters in this relevant, colorful story and the American Farm Bureau's book of the year.

"Unpeels a whole new world of understanding for kids who want to know more about their food." -Bob Stallman, President of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture

Peppa Pig and the Busy Day at School

by Candlewick Press, Illustrated by Ladybird

June 2013 | HC: 9780763665258 | $12.99 | Ages 2-5 | 32 pages

Peppa Pig is back! Get ready to join her on a new adventure starring the beloved, award-winning U.K. sensation. Peppa is having a busy day at school-learning numbers and letters, painting, making music, and playing outside. Peppa can't wait for Special Talent time, but her excitement turns to worry when all three of her special talents are chosen by others!

Bobbo Goes to School

by Shirley Hughes

March 2013 | HC: 9780763665421 | $16.99 | Ages 3-5 | 32 pages

In the newest book by two-time Greenaway Medalist Shirley Hughes, Lily's stuffed dog, Bobbo, accidentally gets trapped on a bus headed for school! Lily's not old enough for school yet, but will she rescue Bobbo and discover that school is actually much more exciting than she thought?

"Another satisfying domestic drama from veteran author Hughes, this will please old fans and make new ones." - Kirkus Reviews

Joe and Sparky Go to School

by Jamie Michalak, Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz

June 2013 | HC: 9780763662783 | $15.99 | Ages 5-7 | 48 pages

The goofy animal pals are back! This time, they're headed to school for a fun-filled day of learning in Jamie Michalak's third book about Joe the Giraffe and Sparky the Turtle, an unlikely pair of best friends. Readers will roll over laughing-and find lots to relate to-in this hilarious new adventure.

"New readers ready for the challenge of more words per page will appreciate the humor of the story and illustrations." - Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

Electrical Wizard

By Elizabeth Rusch, Illustrated by Oliver Dominguez

September 2013 | HC: 9780763658557 | $16.99 | Ages 7-10 | 40 pages

Move over, Thomas Edison! Nikola Tesla takes the spotlight in a biography of the man who pioneered modern electrical engineering-and changed the course of history. From using alternating current to light up the Chicago World's Fair to harnessing Niagara to electrify New York City and beyond, Nikola Tesla was a revolutionary ahead of his time.

Mesmerizing Math

By Jonathan Litton, Illustrated by Thomas Flintham

September 2013 | HC: 9780763668815 | $18.99 | Ages 7-10 | 16 pages

An interactive, engaging and exciting exploration of math! Clear, humorous text, bright illustrations and interactive novelties help explain topics including numbers, geometry, probability, transformations and statistics. The focus is on making math accessible and exciting, so each topic has an investigation for young numbersmiths to try at home.

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