Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World

Peekaboo, Elmo! (Sesame Street) by David Prebenna

2014-01-28T00:30:00-05:00

Peekaboo, Elmo! (Sesame Street)
Written by Constance Allen
Illustrated by David Prebenna

Board, 24 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Movie or Television Tie-In; Juvenile Fiction - Sports & Recreation - Games; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World | $4.99 | 978-0-449-81483-3 (0-449-81483-1)

Baby Elmo and his friends play peekaboo all around Sesame Street. Toddlers will giggle their way through this sturdy board book as they figure out where Elmo, Grover, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and the others are hiding. And they'll be inspired to play peekaboo, too!

A Book of Babies by Il Sung Na

2014-01-07T00:30:00-05:00

A Book of Babies
Written by Il Sung Na

Hardcover, 24 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Baby Animals; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Ducks, Geese, Etc.; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World | $15.99 | 978-0-385-75290-9 (0-385-75290-3)

When the flowers begin to bloom
and the world starts turning green,
animals everywhere are born . . .
including the noisy ducklings!

From the creator of A Book of Sleep and Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit comes a beautiful book of baby animals. Travel with the curious duck and visit babies around the world on their very first day of life.

A Book of Babies by Il Sung Na

2014-01-07T00:30:00-05:00

A Book of Babies
Written by Il Sung Na

eBook, 24 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Baby Animals; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Ducks, Geese, Etc.; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World | $ | 978-0-385-75292-3 (0-385-75292-X)

When the flowers begin to bloom and the world starts turning green, animals everywhere are born. Some have lots of brothers and sisters. Some have none at all. Some are born with soft, warm fur, while some are born with smooth scales. Some can walk right away—others need a little help! As with Il Sung Na's previous offerings, A Book of Babies is filled with rich illustrations, endearing animals, and a spare text—all wrapped up in a gorgeous package.

A Book of Babies by Il Sung Na

2014-01-07T00:30:00-05:00

A Book of Babies
Written by Il Sung Na

Hardcover Library Binding, 24 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Baby Animals; Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Ducks, Geese, Etc.; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World | $18.99 | 978-0-385-75291-6 (0-385-75291-1)

Colorful Creatures (The World of Eric Carle) by Golden Books

2014-01-07T00:30:00-05:00

Colorful Creatures (The World of Eric Carle)
Written by Golden Books

Trade Paperback, 48 pages | Golden Books | Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World; Juvenile Fiction - Animals; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts | $4.99 | 978-0-385-37412-5 (0-385-37412-7)

From The Very Hungry Caterpillar to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, the World of Eric Carle brings all of the beloved illustrator's creations together. Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will have hours of coloring fun with this activity book featuring four chunky crayons!

Flyers, Leapers, and All Kinds of Creatures! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) by Golden Books

2014-01-07T00:30:00-05:00

Flyers, Leapers, and All Kinds of Creatures! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
Written by Golden Books

Trade Paperback, 224 pages | Golden Books | Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World; Juvenile Fiction - Activity Books; Juvenile Fiction - Movie or Television Tie-In | $5.99 | 978-0-385-37140-7 (0-385-37140-3)

Based on the hit PBS Kids TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, this Jumbo Coloring & Activity book follows The Cat and his friends as they have tons of fun exploring the natural world! Includes one sheet of stickers and 224 pages of coloring and activities!

Snowflakes Fall by Steven Kellogg

2013-10-29T00:30:00-05:00

Snowflakes Fall
Written by Patricia Maclachlan
Illustrated by Steven Kellogg

Hardcover, 32 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations - Death & Dying; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Seasons; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World | $17.99 | 978-0-385-37693-8 (0-385-37693-6)

Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan and acclaimed picture book creator Steven Kellogg collaborate in a tribute to the community of Sandy Hook, Connecticut.

Just as every snowflake is one of a kind, so are the children in our lives. This heartfelt poem describes how snowflakes fall to return as raindrops so that flowers can grow. The natural cycle shows the promise of renewal that can be found in our lives.
The people of Sandy Hook, Connecticut, adopted the snowflake as a symbol of hope following the devastating tragedy that struck their community. People around the world sent thousands upon thousands of snowflakes, bringing the magic of a winter wonderland to a village forever changed by loss. Award-winning artist Steven Kellogg, formerly of Sandy Hook, responded through his art and drew on his personal memories to evoke the spirit of the community. His paintings inspired Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan, his longtime friend, to write Snowflakes Fall.
The powerful but simple words of Snowflakes Fall intertwine with the joyous artwork, bringing a message of hope for children and adults alike.

Random House Children's Books, together with Random House, Inc., will make a significant monetary donation to child-focused organizations that will be chosen by the collaborators.

Snowflakes Fall by Steven Kellogg

2013-10-29T00:30:00-05:00

Snowflakes Fall
Written by Patricia Maclachlan
Illustrated by Steven Kellogg

eBook, 32 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations - Death & Dying; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Seasons; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World | $10.99 | 978-0-375-98219-4 (0-375-98219-1)

Snowflakes Fall by Steven Kellogg

2013-10-29T00:30:00-05:00

Snowflakes Fall
Written by Patricia Maclachlan
Illustrated by Steven Kellogg

Hardcover Library Binding, 32 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations - Death & Dying; Juvenile Fiction - Concepts - Seasons; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World | $20.99 | 978-0-375-97328-4 (0-375-97328-1)

Where My Wellies Take Me by Olivia Lomenech Gill

2013-08-27T00:30:00-05:00

Where My Wellies Take Me
Written by Michael Morpurgo and Clare Morpurgo
Illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill

Hardcover, 110 pages | Templar | Juvenile Fiction - Stories In Verse; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World | $29.99 | 978-0-7636-6629-3 (0-7636-6629-7)

A lavish, keepsake collection of poetry, beautiful artwork, and unforgettable treasures from acclaimed children’s book author Michael Morpurgo, woven around a girl’s adventures on a countryside walk.

Pippa loves staying with her Aunty Peggy. She loves going for walks, whether it is sunny or cold — long, wandering walks where her wellies take her. Follow Pippa into the beautiful countryside as her day unfolds, and the wildlife, animals, and people she encounters are complemented by relevant poems from some of our greatest authors, personally chosen by Clare and Michael Morpurgo. Part poetry anthology, part children’s scrapbook, this is a truly lavish project designed to instill a love of language in young children.

Stink It Up! by Peter H. Reynolds

2013-08-06T00:30:00-05:00

Stink It Up! A Guide to the Gross, the Bad, and the Smelly
Written by Megan McDonald
Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Trade Paperback, 128 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World; Juvenile Fiction - Science & Technology | $5.99 | 978-0-7636-5942-4 (0-7636-5942-8)

They don’t call him Stink for nothing! Now kids can savor a smorgasbord of facts about smelly and vile stuff in honor of their favorite super sniffer.

Did you know that a group of skunks is called a stench? (No lie!) Can you believe that in colonial days, window- washing rags were dipped in pee? Or that snail slime was once an ingredient in cough syrup? Stink has a nose for yuck and muck, and this book is full of it: moose poop festivals, mouse brain toothpaste, maggot cheese, and way more. Its pages are crawling with more than two hundred facts, quizzes,

From Army Ants to Zebrafish: Animals that Hop, Fly and Swish! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) by Aristides Ruiz

2013-07-23T00:30:00-05:00

From Army Ants to Zebrafish: Animals that Hop, Fly and Swish! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
Written by Golden Books
Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz

Trade Paperback, 64 pages | Golden Books | Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World; Juvenile Fiction - Activity Books; Juvenile Fiction - Movie or Television Tie-In | $5.99 | 978-0-449-81432-1 (0-449-81432-7)

Based on the hit PBS Kids TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, this Deluxe Stickerific Coloring & Activity book follows The Cat and his friends as they meet and greet an abundance of animals every letter of the alphabet. From ants to beavers, camels to xysticuses and yaks to zebras, this coloring and activity is ideal for young animal fans who have learned or are learning the alphabet.

Out of This World! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) by Aristides Ruiz

2013-07-23T00:30:00-05:00

Out of This World! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
Written by Golden Books
Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz

Trade Paperback, 48 pages | Golden Books | Juvenile Fiction - Activity Books; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World; Juvenile Fiction - Movie or Television Tie-In | $6.99 | 978-0-449-81433-8 (0-449-81433-5)

Join the Cat and company as they explore outer space in this Big Coloring Book based on the hit PBS Kids TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

Annie and Simon by Catharine O'Neill

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

Annie and Simon The Sneeze and Other Stories
Written by Catharine O'Neill
Illustrated by Catharine O'Neill

Hardcover, 64 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Chapter Books; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World; Juvenile Fiction - Family - Siblings | $15.99 | 978-0-7636-4921-0 (0-7636-4921-X)

Little sister, big big brother, and (mostly) good friends — Annie and Simon are back in a second wry and warmhearted early chapter book.

Annie loves to draw and fill sheets of paper with the things she sees around her. But if Simon has trouble figuring out what her scribbles show, what’s a big brother to do? And when Annie squeezes Hazel the dog to make her purr, can Simon help it if it sounds more like grumbling? Hazel is very useful in finding Annie’s stolen chestnuts, but it’s Simon who gently persuades his little sister that the bushytailed suspects might need them back. Whether her problems are big or small, Annie knows she can count on Simon to help her solve them. When Simon himself starts to sneeze, Annie finally sees her chance to take on the helper role as only she can — with chatty zeal and haphazard determination.

Hickory by Palmer Brown

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

Hickory
Written by Palmer Brown
Illustrated by Palmer Brown

Hardcover, 56 pages | NYR Children's Collection | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World; Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure | $14.95 | 978-1-59017-627-6 (1-59017-627-8)

A grandfather clock makes a lovely home for a family of mice—if you don’t mind the occasional clang. And here Hickory lives with his parents, his brother, Dickory, and his sister, Dock. But Hickory is a restless, fearless mouse, and he longs to be on the move, to breathe the sweet air and nibble on the wild strawberries of the fields. So one day in early spring, with the smells of honeysuckle and clover guiding him, he strikes out on his own. Soon he discovers that a meadow can be a lonely place, even with all its beetles and caterpillars. It’s not until Hop the grasshopper comes around that Hickory ﬁnds a true companion. Hop warns him, though, that when the days get shorter and the goldenrod begins to fade, the “song she sings will soon be done.” How Hickory and Hop confront and eventually accept the end of summer forms the core of Palmer Brown’s poignant story.

Hickory is a story of friendship and love on par with Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree or E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web. It is also a field guide to the common plants and ﬂowers of spring, summer, and autumn, all beautifully rendered in Palmer Brown’s most colorful and joyous drawings.

It's a Firefly Night by Betsy Snyder

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

It's a Firefly Night
Written by Dianne Ochiltree
Illustrated by Betsy Snyder

Hardcover, 32 pages | Blue Apple Books | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Nocturnal; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World | $12.99 | 978-1-60905-291-1 (1-60905-291-9)

"One, two, three, four, five. My jar's like a light bulb that's just come alive." The lilting verses in this concept book chronicle a girl's capture and release of ten fireflies. Kid-readers will count up and down along with the song-like text. Interesting information about fireflies is included in the book's final spread, adding a touch of accessible nonfiction to this charming not-just-for-bedtime offering.

The Deer Watch by David Slonim

2013-04-23T00:30:00-05:00

The Deer Watch
Written by Pat Lowery Collins
Illustrated by David Slonim

Hardcover, 32 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Fiction - Animals; Juvenile Fiction - Family; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World | $15.99 | 978-0-7636-4890-9 (0-7636-4890-6)

Feel the anticipation — and share the moment of discovery — as a young boy and his dad set out to find one of nature’s unforgettable wonders.

A father promises his young son that this summer they will see a deer. They set out over the dunes, through the marsh, and into the woods, searching for a white-flag tail or a set of leaping legs. But deer are hard to find, especially if your feet want to dance and your nose tickles until you sneeze. Squirrels scurry up trees, rabbits leap out of sight, and a pheasant flushes into the sky, but the deer remain hidden until the boy is almost ready to give up and head home. A captivating, lyrical narrative and oil-on-linen landscape illustrations create a sense of quiet suspense as a young boy experiences a sight he will hold in his memory forever.

Sea Star Wishes by Eric Ode

2013-04-02T00:30:00-05:00

Sea Star Wishes Poems from the Coast
Written by Eric Ode
Illustrated by Erik Brooks

Hardcover, 32 pages | Sasquatch Books | Juvenile Fiction - Animals - Marine Life; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World; Juvenile Fiction - Animals | $16.99 | 978-1-57061-790-4 (1-57061-790-2)

In these coastal poems for kids, children meet sea lions, starfish, jellyfish, and other animals in the ocean, and dream about sandcastles and other beach activities. This fun, lyrical children's poetry collection by award-winning children's singer and songwriter Eric Ode features lively illustrations by Washington State Book Award recipient Erik Brooks.

Sea Star Wishes

Do sea stars make wishes
on stars of the night
and dream that they might
be as shiny and bright?

And if they make wishes
perhaps it could be
that fishes make wishes
on stars of the sea.

Maisy Grows a Garden by Lucy Cousins

2013-02-26T00:30:00-05:00

Maisy Grows a Garden
Written by Lucy Cousins

Hardcover, 16 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World; Juvenile Fiction - Cooking & Food; Juvenile Fiction - Science & Technology | $14.99 | 978-0-7636-6242-4 (0-7636-6242-9)

What makes Maisy’s garden grow? Children can pull the tabs and help Maisy plant and grow a tasty vegetable garden.

Maisy loves to try new things, just like her young fans. This interactive science story invites toddlers and preschoolers to help Maisy dig, sow seeds, water the earth, and weed the garden. Little ones will love seeing the carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, and beans spring from the pages as they take the first steps to develop a green thumb with Maisy and Panda.

The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone by Timothy Basil Ering

2013-02-06T00:30:00-05:00

The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone
Written by Timothy Basil Ering
Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering

Hardcover, 48 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Fiction - Legends, Myths, Fables; Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World | $17.99 | 978-0-7636-6661-3 (0-7636-6661-0)

"FROG BELLY . . . plants the idea that with some strategy, good communication and goodwill, you can grow wonderful things." —PORTLAND PRESS HERALD

"Frog Belly Rat Bone,
one, two, three . . .
the specks in the earth
are protected by me.
You must be patient and
then you will see. . . ."

Once upon a time, in a dull, gray endless place called Cementland,
there lived a very special boy who wished to find a treasure. After much searching among piles of greasy toaster ovens and wet smelly socks, he
spies a box filled with specks and a wrinkled note that says, "Put these
wondrous riches in the earth and enjoy." Horrified to learn that thieves
are after his treasure, the boy scrounges the junkyard and conjures a creature to stand guard - a scarecrowlike gardener with crooked bony arms, a giant belly, a jaunty crown, and preternatural wisdom: Frog Belly Rat Bone, king and protector of the specks.

With subtle, delicate tones, fantastical figures, and bursts of glowing color, the surreal artwork and hand-lettered text of Tim Ering’s picture book debut exude all the whimsy of an inspired imagination - and the wonders of a natural world that awaits discovery, even in Cementland.

Included with each book: a whimsical full-color bookmark offering a
behind-the-scenes glimpse at the artist, his technique - and his inspiration!

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Nature & the Natural World

Peekaboo, Elmo! (Sesame Street) by David Prebenna

Peekaboo, Elmo! (Sesame Street) Written by Constance Allen Illustrated by David Prebenna

A Book of Babies by Il Sung Na

A Book of Babies Written by Il Sung Na

A Book of Babies by Il Sung Na

A Book of Babies Written by Il Sung Na

A Book of Babies by Il Sung Na

A Book of Babies Written by Il Sung Na

Colorful Creatures (The World of Eric Carle) by Golden Books

Colorful Creatures (The World of Eric Carle) Written by Golden Books

Flyers, Leapers, and All Kinds of Creatures! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) by Golden Books

Flyers, Leapers, and All Kinds of Creatures! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) Written by Golden Books

Snowflakes Fall by Steven Kellogg

Snowflakes Fall Written by Patricia Maclachlan Illustrated by Steven Kellogg

Snowflakes Fall by Steven Kellogg

Snowflakes Fall Written by Patricia Maclachlan Illustrated by Steven Kellogg

Snowflakes Fall by Steven Kellogg

Snowflakes Fall Written by Patricia Maclachlan Illustrated by Steven Kellogg

Where My Wellies Take Me by Olivia Lomenech Gill

Where My Wellies Take Me Written by Michael Morpurgo and Clare Morpurgo Illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill

Stink It Up! by Peter H. Reynolds

Stink It Up! A Guide to the Gross, the Bad, and the SmellyWritten by Megan McDonald Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

From Army Ants to Zebrafish: Animals that Hop, Fly and Swish! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) by Aristides Ruiz

From Army Ants to Zebrafish: Animals that Hop, Fly and Swish! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) Written by Golden Books Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz

Out of This World! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) by Aristides Ruiz

Out of This World! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) Written by Golden Books Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz

Annie and Simon by Catharine O'Neill

Annie and Simon The Sneeze and Other StoriesWritten by Catharine O'Neill Illustrated by Catharine O'Neill

Hickory by Palmer Brown

Hickory Written by Palmer Brown Illustrated by Palmer Brown

It's a Firefly Night by Betsy Snyder

It's a Firefly Night Written by Dianne Ochiltree Illustrated by Betsy Snyder

The Deer Watch by David Slonim

The Deer Watch Written by Pat Lowery Collins Illustrated by David Slonim

Sea Star Wishes by Eric Ode

Sea Star Wishes Poems from the CoastWritten by Eric Ode Illustrated by Erik Brooks

Maisy Grows a Garden by Lucy Cousins

Maisy Grows a Garden Written by Lucy Cousins

The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone by Timothy Basil Ering

The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone Written by Timothy Basil Ering Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering

Peekaboo, Elmo! (Sesame Street)
Written by Constance Allen
Illustrated by David Prebenna

A Book of Babies
Written by Il Sung Na

A Book of Babies
Written by Il Sung Na

A Book of Babies
Written by Il Sung Na

Colorful Creatures (The World of Eric Carle)
Written by Golden Books

Flyers, Leapers, and All Kinds of Creatures! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
Written by Golden Books

Snowflakes Fall
Written by Patricia Maclachlan
Illustrated by Steven Kellogg

Snowflakes Fall
Written by Patricia Maclachlan
Illustrated by Steven Kellogg

Snowflakes Fall
Written by Patricia Maclachlan
Illustrated by Steven Kellogg

Where My Wellies Take Me
Written by Michael Morpurgo and Clare Morpurgo
Illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill

Stink It Up! A Guide to the Gross, the Bad, and the Smelly
Written by Megan McDonald
Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

From Army Ants to Zebrafish: Animals that Hop, Fly and Swish! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
Written by Golden Books
Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz

Out of This World! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
Written by Golden Books
Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz

Annie and Simon The Sneeze and Other Stories
Written by Catharine O'Neill
Illustrated by Catharine O'Neill

Hickory
Written by Palmer Brown
Illustrated by Palmer Brown

It's a Firefly Night
Written by Dianne Ochiltree
Illustrated by Betsy Snyder

The Deer Watch
Written by Pat Lowery Collins
Illustrated by David Slonim

Sea Star Wishes Poems from the Coast
Written by Eric Ode
Illustrated by Erik Brooks

Maisy Grows a Garden
Written by Lucy Cousins

The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone
Written by Timothy Basil Ering
Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering