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Picture Books

Nerp!

by Sarah Lynne Reul

ould you like a bite of frizzle frazzle hotchy potch? How about a plate
Wof mushy gushy bloobarsh? NERP, says our hero. Nerpity nerpity nerp!
(That’s “NO” to you!) With nonsense language and humorously expressive
illustrations, this delightfully silly picture book tells the story of two picky
eaters—one child, one pet—of indiscriminate species, a multitude of supposedly
tasty goodies, and one surprising solution to a familiar childhood situation.
What’s for dinner? How about skizzle klumps n’
gizzardlumps? A hilarious look at mealtime with a pair of
persnickety eaters, in the most fun made-up language ever!
SARAH LYNNE REUL is an illustrator, award-winning 2D animator, and the
creator of several books for children, including Allie All Along. Originally from
MARCH 2020
ISBN 9781454934028 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) • HC/J Brooklyn, she now lives just outside of Boston. Visit her online at reuler.com
32 PP (all in color) • 10 ×10 • Ages 3 to 7 • CQ 30 and on Instagram @thereul.
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Frog Boots
by Jill Esbaum, illustrated by Joshua Heinsz

chool shopping is no fun for Dylan—until he spots a pair of boots deco-
Srated with poison-dart frogs. They’re so cool that he even wears them to
bed, where he discovers they glow in the dark! He can’t wait to wear them to
class. But before he can show them off in circle time, a kid exclaims: “Ms. Kory,
that boy’s wearing girl boots.” And, suddenly, when everyone’s laughing at him,
the boots don’t seem so wonderful anymore. Will he ever want to wear them
again? A timely story about embracing what you love, staying true to yourself,
and defying stereotypes.
There’s only one thing Dylan wants: frog boots!
But what happens when this little boy discovers
they’re meant for . . . girls?

JILL ESBAUM has written many popular Sterling titles, including
Frankenbunny, Teeny Tiny Toady, Elwood Bigfoot, and If a T. Rex Crashes
COVER NOT FINAL Your Birthday Party. Jill lives in Dixon, IA. Learn more at jillesbaum.com and
picturebookbuilders.com.
MARCH 2020
ISBN 9781454932970 • $16.95 ($22.95 CAN) • HC/J JOSHUA HEINSZ received his BFA in Illustration from Savannah College of Art
32 PP (all in color) • 8 1/2 × 10 7/8 • Ages 4 to 7 • CQ 38 and Design, and MFA in Illustration Practice from Maryland Institute College of
World • Sterling Children’s Books Art. He lives in New Orleans, LA.

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