abrams appleseed

115 West 18th Street

New York, NY 10011

www.abramsbooks.com

PLACE POSTAGE

HERE

SPRING 2012A New Imprint for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers from ABRAMS

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New York, NY 10011

t 212.206.7715 f 212.645.8437www.abramsbooks.com

ABRAMS is a subsidiary of

La Martinière Groupe

2, Rue Christine, 75006 Paris

t +33 1.40.51.52.00f +33 1.40.51.52.05

Michael Jacobs

President and CEO

t 212.229.7112 f 212.519.1310e [email protected]

Susan Van Metre

Senior Vice President and Publisher


Cecily Kaiser

Publishing Director


Children’s Marketing and Publicity

Jason M. Wells

Director of Publicity, Trade, and Library

Marketing


Trade Sales

Mary Wowk

Vice President, Sales and Marketing

t 212.229.7122 f 212.414.5785 e [email protected]

Marty McGrath

Executive Director of Sales


Elisa Garcia

National Accounts Manager, Children’s Books


Marti Malovany

Director of Museum Sales and Distribution


Erica Kochman

Trade Sales Manager


Special Markets, Domestic and Foreign

Rights, and Permissions

Jutta Pakenis

Executive Director of Foreign and

Subsidiary Rights


Erica La Sala

Foreign and Subsidiary Rights Manager


Jody Mosley

Director of Special Markets


U.S. Book Trade Sales Representatives

Southwest:

Karel/Dutton Group

CA, AZ, NM, NV, CO, UT, HI, AK,

ID, MT, WY, WA, OR

4911 Morella Avenue

Valley Village, CA 91607 t 818.762.7170 f 818.508.5608e [email protected]

Selected Northwest Accounts:

Andrew Weiner

CA, OR, WA, CO

1006 Ventura AvenueAlbany, CA 94706t 510.558.8563 f 510.525.1989e [email protected]

Midwest:

Fujii Associates Inc.

MI, IN, KY, IL, IA, MO, KS, OH, MN, WI, ND,

SD, NE

10621 Tower DriveOrland Park, IL 60467t 708.978.7826 f 708.949.8846e [email protected]

Northeast:

New England Book Sales

MA, CT, NH, ME, RI, VT

22 Cavender Road

Hancock, NH 03449t 603.525.4378 f 603.525.3046e [email protected]

Mid-Atlantic:

Chesapeake & Hudson Inc.

DC, MD, DE, WV, PA, NY, NJ

115 West Potomac Street

Brunswick, MD 21716 t 800.231.4469 f 800.307.5163 e [email protected]

South:

Southern Territory Associates

TX, OK, AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, VA, SC, NC,

TN

4508 64th Street

Lubbock, TX 79414


International Representation

Export sales to all countries except Canada:

Abrams and Chronicle Books, Ltd

The Market Building

72-82 Rosebery Avenue

London, UK EC1R 4RW t +44 (0) 20.7713.2060 f +44 (0) 20.7713.2061

Ordering Information

Maria Vassilopoulos

Sales Coordinator

t +44 (0) 20.7713.2063 f +44 (0) 20.7713.2061e [email protected]

Marketing and Publicity

Jane Pickett

Publicity and Marketing Manager


Canada:

Canadian Manda Group

165 Dufferin Street

Toronto, Canada M6K 3H6t 416.516.0911 f 416.516.0917 e [email protected]

North American Ordering and

Customer Service Information

Hachette Book Group USA

t 800.759.0190 f 800.286.9471 (8:30 AM–5:30 PM EST)

Pricing and Shipping:

Prices in this catalogue are suggested retail

prices only. Any reseller is free to charge

whatever he or she wishes for the books

listed. Titles, prices, publication dates, and

other contents of this catalogue are subject

to change without notice. Although Abrams

will make every effort to follow reasonable

shipping instructions, we will not accept

responsibility or chargebacks for deviations

from these instructions.

rtfulappleseed appleseed

appleseed appleseed

Appleseed extends the ABRAMS name in quality art and design to the youngest readers.

ppleseed is . . . appleseed appleseed

appleseed appleseed

developmentalappleseed appleseed

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Appleseed features themes and formats designed specifically for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners.

transformativeappleseed appleseed

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Appleseed begins with something familiar and expands into something new or unexpected.

YELLOW

PANTONE 116

PANTONE 123

PANTONE 7549

PANTONE 1215

PANTONE 115

PANTONE 124

PANTONE 1225

PANTONE 7404

PANTONE 7548PANTONE 7405

PANTONE 109

PANTONE 122

PANTONE 129

PANTONE 7406

PANTONE 101

PANTONE 110

PANTONE 107 PANTONE 108

PANTONE 113

PANTONE 128

RaincoatYellow

TaxicabYellow

BumblebeeYellow

GiraffeYellow

DucklingYellow

LemonYellow

OmeletteYellow

School BusYellow

LionYellow

PineappleYellow

DaffodilYellow

BananaYellow

HoneyYellow

French FryYellow

CornYellow

DandelionYellow

PencilYellow

SquashYellow

SunflowerYellow

MustardYellow

SPRING 2012CONTRIBUTORS

Julia Pimsleur Levine

Janik Coat

SeymourChwast

Laurentde Brunhoff

Jessie Ford

Claudia Rueda


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Hi,

If you’re reading this note, you’re probably a book person.

I’m a book person too, but I’m a kid person first.

As a publisher of books for young children, I am most fulfilled

by the glee of an eight-month-old when she finds a flap to lift,

the explosion of giggles from a two-year-old when an illustration

takes him by surprise, the pride of a four-year-old as she sings

out the rhyming last word of a couplet. These children’s joyful

first experiences with books will shape their lives as readers.

Instilling an early love of books is a great responsibility

for a publisher, and an exciting opportunity as well, as the

audience’s needs change so quickly. It is a time of “firsts,” of

sensory learning, a time when books are tasted and touched

and dragged everywhere. Babies and toddlers grow into new

books every month, creating frequent occasions to visit the

bookstore. However, since toddlers don’t make their own

purchases, books for this age group must appeal to adults as

well. Relatives, caregivers, and teachers must not only select the

books, but also share in and model the reading experience.

The Abrams Appleseed list has been created and curated

to foster the development of its young readers and engage

them and their adults in artful, beautifully conceived books.

Each book serves to expand on what the child already knows,

and transform his or her perception of the world. Let us

work together to delight children and grow readers.

Welcome to Appleseed.

Cecily Kaiser

Publishing Director

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Pantone: colors

YELLOW

PANTONE 116

PANTONE 123

PANTONE 7549

PANTONE 1215

PANTONE 115

PANTONE 124

PANTONE 1225

PANTONE 7404


PANTONE 109

PANTONE 122

PANTONE 129

PANTONE 7406

PANTONE 101

PANTONE 110


PANTONE 113

PANTONE 128

RaincoatYellow

TaxicabYellow

BumblebeeYellow

GiraffeYellow

DucklingYellow

LemonYellow

OmeletteYellow

School BusYellow

LionYellow

PineappleYellow

DaffodilYellow

BananaYellow

HoneyYellow

French FryYellow

CornYellow

DandelionYellow

PencilYellow

SquashYellow

SunflowerYellow

MustardYellow

A stunning And comprehensive first colors book creAted in pArtnership with pAntone, the color experts

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■■ Esteemed■brand:■Pantone■is■the■world’s■most■powerful■and■influential■brand■in■color.■Trusted■by■artists■and■designers■for■decades,■it■has■blossomed■into■a■consumer■products■success■story■and■is■staging■a■major■ramp-up■of■children’s■products■in■2012

■■ Top-selling■concept:■Books■about■color■consistently■outsell■books■on■shapes,■numbers,■the■alphabet,■and■other■early-childhood■concepts

■■ New■twist:■No■other■children’s■colors■book■explores■the■variance■of■hues■indicated■by■each■color■name

■■ Crossover■appeal:■This■first■Pantone■children’s■book■is■sure■to■garner■the■attention■of■self-proclaimed■Pantone■geeks■worldwide

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Pantone■revolutionized■the■graphic■arts■industry■with■the■launch,■in■1963,■of■the■PaNToNE■MaTChiNg■SySTEM®,■which■enabled■designers■and■printers■to■articulate■and■reproduce■accurate■color■anywhere■in■the■world.■This■system■achieved■global■acceptance■and■quickly■became■the■standard■in■color■naming■and■matching.■Today,■Pantone■serves■not■only■as■the■premier■color■consultant■and■authority■on■trends■but■also■as■a■consumer■brand■in■apparel,■housewares,■accessories,■arts■and■crafts,■stationery■and■office■supplies,■home■furnishings,■electronics,■and■apps.

PANTONE 334

PANTONE 7725

PANTONE 3285

PANTONE 584

PANTONE 576

PANTONE 569

PANTONE 3278

PANTONE 347

PANTONE 382

PANTONE 5763


PANTONE 582

PANTONE 340

PANTONE 3298

PANTONE 368

PANTONE 583

PANTONE 562

PANTONE 341

PANTONE 361

GREENEmeraldGreen

LeafGreen

LizardGreen

MossGreen

TurtleGreen

EelGreen

GrassGreen

PeaGreen

OliveGreen

BroccoliGreen

CloverGreen

LettuceGreen

CaterpillarGreen

PickleGreen

CrocodileGreen

ParrotGreen

PistachioGreen

Dollar BillGreen

CactusGreen

GrasshopperGreen

This■artful■first■colors■

book■introduces■children■to■

9■basic■colors■and■20■shades■

of■each.■Readers■will■immerse■

themselves■in■the■concept■

that■one■color■name■actually■

refers■to■a■variety■of■dark,■

light,■and■in-between■tones.■

young■children■will■begin■by■

simply■naming■the■colors■of■

the■monochromatic■images■

and■will■soon■grow■to■select■

their■favorite■and■least-favorite■

shades.■Pantone: Colors■is■a■

visually■pleasing■way■to■expand■

the■colors■conversation■and■

develop■a■child’s■sense■of■visual■

discrimination.

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PANTONE 248

PANTONE 2415

PANTONE 2612

PANTONE 528

PANTONE 2395

PANTONE 7650

PANTONE 258

PANTONE 2602

PANTONE 513

PANTONE 2405

PANTONE 254

PANTONE 259

PANTONE 2592

PANTONE 246

PANTONE 514

PANTONE 7663

PANTONE 2572

PANTONE 527

PURPLE

PANTONE 255

PANTONE 253

RaisinPurple

OrchidPurple

VelvetPurple

PillowPurple

OnionPurple

MonsterPurple

MittenPurple

RoyalPurple

OpalPurple

RhubarbPurple

MulberryPurple

VioletPurple

KazooPurple

GrapePurple

Wild BerryPurple

JuicePurple

LilacPurple

PlumPurple

LollipopPurple

EggplantPurple

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■■ Classic■character:■The■world’s■most■beloved■elephant■stars■in■these■board■book■adaptations■of■classic■picture■books

■■ New■audience:■The■youngest■readers■will■love■these■lively■introductions■to■Babar■and■the■royal■family

■■ Brand■longevity:■2011■marked■the■80th■anniversary■of■Babar,■with■an■original■book■and■the■launch■of■an■animated■television■show■on■Playhouse■Disney

■■ Seasonal■relevance:■Children■will■relate■to■the■antics■and■activities■of■Babar’s■family■through■each■season■of■the■year■in■Babar and His Family

■■ Early■learning■concept:■Parents■will■be■drawn■to■the■educational■hook■of■B Is for Babar

BaBar anD hIs FamIlY By Laurent de Brunhoff

Babar and His Family■is■a■lively■

adaptation■of■the■classic■picture■

book■Meet Babar and His Family.■

Join■this■royal■family■on■a■year■full■

of■adventures!■Whether■they’re■

sailing■the■summer■seas,■building■

snow■elephants,■or■enjoying■a■

surprise■ice■cream■treat■with■

Cousin■arthur,■these■elephants■

sure■know■how■to■have■fun!

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clAssic bAbAr in boArd book formAts for the first time ever!

Laurent■de■Brunhoff■has■kept■the■spirit■of■Babar■alive■for■more■than■50■years.■originating■as■a■bedtime■story■told■by■Laurent’s■mother,■Babar■first■came■to■life■through■the■art■of■Laurent’s■father,■Jean■de■Brunhoff,■who■produced■seven■books■about■the■character.■Laurent■built■on■his■father’s■work■and■created■many■adventures■for■the■ele-phant■family,■giving■the■series■new■spirit■through■his■use■of■line■and■color.■Laurent■and■his■wife,■Phyllis,■split■their■time■between■New■york■City■and■Key■West,■Florida.

B Is for Babar■takes■readers■

through■an■alphabet■of■fun■with■

Babar■and■his■family.■arthur■plays■

the■accordion,■Flora■feeds■the■

fish,■and■more!■young■children■

will■love■this■bite-size■adaptation■

of■the■classic■picture■book■

Babar’s ABC.

DogCeleste

Arthur delights in dogs.Celeste wears her crown in the car.

B Is For BaBar:an alPhaBet BooK

By Laurent de Brunhoff

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■■ Early-learning■concept:■opposites■join■the■alphabet,■counting,■shapes,■and■colors■in■the■bestselling■range■of■early-childhood■concepts

■■ Differentiating■content:■in■addition■to■the■usual■suspects■of■opposite■pairs,■Coat■has■cleverly■broadened■the■scope■by■including■some■unique■surprises■(positive/negative,■clear/blurry,■singular/plural)

■■ Striking■art■and■design:■an■attention-grabbing■cover■and■consistently■extraordinary■interiors■will■delight■readers■of■all■ages■and■set■this■book■apart■from■others■on■the■shelf

■■ Market■opportunity:■The■recent■success■of■Blue■apple’s■Dwell■books■and■Chronicle’s■In My Nest■series■indicates■an■upsurge■in■the■demand■for■high■design■for■the■under-five■market

■■ Brilliant■debut:■Following■her■success■in■the■French■market,■Coat■makes■her■international■debut

hIPPoPPosItes By Janik Coat

A striking opposites book for eArlY leArners And discerning pArents

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sPecIFIcatIons38 pages8 x 8"RIGHTS: US, canada, and UK

PUB■MONTH: may

small large

invisibleinvisible visiblevisible

Janik■Coat■is■an■author,■illustrator,■and■graphic■designer.■She■works■extensively■with■agencies,■col-lectives,■and■a■number■of■prestigious■French■pub-lishers.■She■is■a■frequent■guest■speaker■at■fine■art■schools■and■regularly■exhibits■her■work■in■galleries.■She■currently■resides■in■Paris,■France.

Behold:■an■opposites■book■

like■no■other.■Simple■pairings■

of■words,■both■expected■

(small/large)■and■unexpected■

(clear/blurry),■are■humorously■

illustrated■with■a■graphic■and■

lovable■red■hippopotamus.■Bold■

colors■and■surprising■die-cuts■

and■textures■spice■up■this■

elegantly■engaging■board■book.

photograph © christophe perrucon

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SPECIFICATIONS8 pages with pop-out puzzle pieces57⁄8 x 57⁄8"RIGHTS: NORTH AMERICAN ENglIsH

PUB MONTH: MARCH

SELLING POINTS

■ Seasonal positioning: Perfect for spring and Easter promotions

■ Interactive hook: These first puzzle books uniquely offer a single pull-out piece on each spread, developmentally guiding the young reader to construct the puzzle step-by-step

■ Underlying concepts: Children will count up with the birdie and identify different senses with the bunny in each cumulative scene

■ Boutique look: This book leads the trend of stationery/decorative art styles in children’s books, making it the most stylish puzzle book on the market today

My BIrdIE: PUzzLE BOOkBy Jessie Ford

My birdie has one

bright yellow beak.

Cheep

,

cheep!“

“

The illustrations in this book were made with pen and ink and watercolor on paper.Library of Congress Control Number: 2011913931ISBN: 978-1-4197-0206-8Text and illustrations copyright © 2012 Jessie FordThis edition published in 2012 by Abrams Appleseed, an imprint of ABRAMS. All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher.Abrams Appleseed is a trademark of Harry N. Abrams, Inc.Printed and bound in China 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1For bulk discount inquiries, contact [email protected].

115 West 18th StreetNew York, NY 10011

www.abramsappleseed.com

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My Birdie

My B

irdie Ford

Illustrated by

Jessie Ford

PuzzleBook

Puzzle B

ook

This birdie has one beak, two feet . . . and a surprise in her nest!

Young children will delight in solving this puzzle—one piece at a time!

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5 0 6 9 5ISBN: 978-1-4197-0351-5US $83.40 CAN $95.40

12-COPy COUNTEr dISPLAy

ISBN 978-1-4197-0351-5

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PUzzLE BOArd BOOk

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These springtime board

books feature animal themes,

early-learning concepts, and

interactive pop-out puzzle

pieces to create an altogether

appealing package. Young

children will methodically

remove one puzzle piece from

each spread as parts of the bird

or bunny are introduced. By

the end, children have pieced

together the whole picture! With

decorative, textured art and a

seasonally tonal palette, this pair

of books is both sophisticated

and developmental.

An extrAordinArily beAutiful pAir of first puzzle books

Jessie Ford lives and works in sunny Brighton, United Kingdom. Her approach combines graphic shapes, textured layers, silhouettes, and typography. She has done a broad range of work for publishers, as well as packaging and in-store work for high street giants and murals on Carnaby Street. She is brand-new to the U.S. book market.

My BUNNy: PUzzLE BOOk By Jessie Ford

Puzzle Book

115 West 18th StreetNew York, NY 10011

www.abramsappleseed.com

My Bunny P

uzzle Book

Ford

This bunny is busy! What does he do before hopping away?

Young children will delight in solving this puzzle— one piece at a time!

The illustrations in this book were made with pen and ink and watercolor on paper.Library of Congress Control Number: 2011913932ISBN: 978-1-4197-0205-1Text and illustrations copyright © 2012 Jessie FordThis edition published in 2012 by Abrams Appleseed, an imprint of ABRAMS. All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher.Abrams Appleseed is a trademark of Harry N. Abrams, Inc.Printed and bound in China 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1For bulk discount inquiries, contact [email protected].

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ISBN: 978-1-4197-0205-1US $6.95 CAN $7.95

SPECIFICATIONS8 pages with pop-out puzzle pieces57⁄8 x 57⁄8"RIGHTS: NORTH AMERICAN ENglIsH

PUB MONTH: MARCH

SPrING 2012 PUzzLE BOArd BOOkAGES 2–4

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■■ Renowned■creator:■Seymour■Chwast■is■an■internationally■acclaimed■artist■and■designer■with■a■built-in■following

■■ Fresh■take■on■a■bestselling■subject:■With■subtle■humor■and■expertly■stylized■art,■this■book■is■sure■to■please■those■weary■of■the■“button■this,■zip■that”■getting-dressed■category

■■ interactive■format:■The■die-cut■magnetic■case■cover■and■gatefolds■throughout■will■keep■readers■engaged

A getting-dressed book like You’ve never seen before, from legendArY Artist And designer seYmour chwAst

Seymour■Chwast■celebrates■the■daily■routine■of■getting■dressed■

in■this■fittingly■whimsical■and■satisfyingly■unique■novelty■book.■Unlike■

more■traditional■books■on■this■topic■that■deal■with■the■how■of■getting■

dressed,■Get Dressed! instead■tackles■the■why.■The■text■“get■dressed■

to■read■about■dragons”■accompanies■an■illustration■of■a■boy■dressed■

in■a■makeshift■knight■costume.■a■girl■in■full■floral■garb■stands■in■a■

garden■alongside■the■text■“get■dressed■to■hide.”■The■book■features■

half■and■full■gatefolds,■which■foreshadow■the■items■of■clothing■to■

be■seen■and■provide■surprise■reveals■on■each■spread.■With■a■die-cut■

magnetic■closure,■even■the■cover■invites■readers■to■peek■inside!■

Get DresseD! By Seymour Chwast

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Seymour■Chwast’s■distinct■style■has■had■a■worldwide■influence■on■contemporary■visual■communications.■his■designs■have■been■used■in■advertising,■animated■films,■corporate■graphics,■posters,■packaging,■stage■sets,■magazines,■and■adult■and■children’s■books.■he■is■a■founding■partner■of■Push■Pin■Studios,■and■his■work■is■showcased■in■major■galleries■and■museums■around■the■world.■Chwast■has■honorary■doctor-ates■in■fine■arts■from■Parsons■and■the■Rhode■island■School■of■Design■and■was■inducted■into■the■art■Directors■hall■of■Fame.

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■■ interactive■element:■Clever■die-cut■holes■through■the■pages■allow■kids■to■play■the■wolf■and■blow■down■the■houses■of■the■Three■Little■Pigs.■also■features■a■die-cut■cover

■■ New■surprise■ending■to■this■classic■tale:■Readers■will■enjoy■the■sweet,■cake-filled■ending■in■which■the■wolf■eats■a■piece■of■cake■and■not■the■piggies!

■■ Talented,■up-and-coming■author-illustrator:■Claudia■Rueda’s■work■has■been■showcased■in■several■industry■art■shows,■and■she■received■an■oppenheim■Platinum■award■for■her■picture■book■My Little Polar Bear

First pig inside the house.

hUFF anD PUFF:can YoU BloW DoWn the hoUses oF the three lIttle PIGs?By Claudia Rueda

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This■interactive■retelling■of■the■

Three■Little■Pigs■story■allows■the■

reader■to■play■the■part■of■the■big■

bad■wolf.■Three■interior■die-cut■

holes■invite■readers■to■huff,■puff,■and■

blow■the■pigs’■houses■down!■This■

fractured■fairy■tale■ends■sweetly■

when,■rather■than■blowing■down■

the■third■pig’s■brick■home,■the■wolf/

reader■blows■out■the■candles■on■a■

cake■baked■by■the■pigs!■a■satisfying■

and■engaging■read■for■every■young■

Three Little Pigs fan.

Claudia■Rueda’s■work■was■twice■selected■for■the■New■york■City■Society■of■illustrators■original■art■Show■and■for■the■sixth■3x3 magazine■Children’s■Show.■her■picture■books■have■been■published■in■the■United■States,■Spain,■and■Mexico■and■have■been■translated■into■French,■Danish,■Portuguese,■Korean,■and■Chinese.■She■lives■in■Miami.

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Little Pim loves his new camera! He is taking pictures of animals.Can you find Little Pim’s picture

of the animal that says Moo?

SEllIng PoInTS

■■ Leading■language-learning■brand:■Little■Pim■is■the■only■age-appropriate■language-learning■series■that■introduces■multiple■languages■to■babies,■toddlers,■■and■preschoolers

■■ Established■track■record:■The■Little■Pim■line■has■strong■sales■at■Barnes■and■Noble■stores■nationwide,■on■mass-market■dot-coms■such■as■TRU/BRU■■and■amazon,■and■at■hundreds■■of■independent■toy,■book,■and■gift■stores

■■ Educational■appeal:■Children■will■learn■everyday■words■in■Spanish■and■French■at■the■ideal■age■to■learn■another■language■■

■■ interactive■format:■Flaps■and■tabs■will■keep■readers■engaged

Animals■showcases■a■host■

of■favorite■animals■interwoven■

in■a■playful■farmyard■story.■Lift■

the■flaps■and■pull■the■tabs■to■

discover■cows,■ducks,■frogs,■pigs,■

and■more!

lIttle PIm: anImals By Julia Pimsleur Levine

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the little pim books adapt the most successful and effective elements of the little pim language-learning series to promote fun with languages for young children. each book utilizes an illustrated little pim panda to narrate the story, as well as photographs of objects for the language-learning portion. the stories introduce words and phrases in spanish and french, which are two of the little pim series’ most popular languages. pronunciation guides are included for adults, and each book concludes with a meaningful review of the words learned.

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Little Pim needs just one more thing for his sandwich. Look through the shelves

to help him find 10 bananas!

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Numbers■features■

a■hungry■Little■Pim■

attempting■to■build■a■

gigantic■sandwich.■Lift■

the■flaps■and■pull■the■

tabs■to■discover■one■

carrot,■three■apples,■

eight■pickles,■and■more■

(from■one■to■ten)!

two new titles in the little pim interActive lAnguAge-leArning series, feAturing

english, spAnish, And french

Little■Pim■was■created■in■2006■by■Julia■Pimsleur■Levine,■a■mom■who■grew■up■bilingual■and■was■looking■for■fun■ways■to■introduce■her■young■son■to■the■French■language.■When■she■could■not■find■any■high-quality■DVDs■for■teaching■toddlers■a■foreign■language,■she■decided■to■create■them■herself—something■for■which■she■was■uniquely■qualified,■as■a■filmmaker,■language■instructor,■and■mother.■Pimsleur■Levine■was■inspired■in■part■by■having■grown■up■in■the■language-teaching■business.■her■father,■Dr.■Paul■Pimsleur,■created■one■of■the■most■popular■and■acclaimed■language-instruction■methods■for■adults.■Creating■Little■Pim■was■her■way■of■carrying■on■the■family■tradition■of■raising■bilingual■kids■and■sharing■that■love■of■learning■with■other■families.

lIttle PIm: nUmBers By Julia Pimsleur Levine

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the lIttle PIM lanGUaGe-learnInG serIes has won 22 awarDs, InclUDInG:

■■ AEP’s■Distinguished■Achievement

■■ Mom’s■Best■Award

■■ Adding■Wisdom■Award,■Parent■to■Parent

■■ Mr.■Dad■Seal■of■Approval

■■ iParenting■Media■Award

■■ Creative■Child■Magazine■Preferred■Choice■Award

■■ The■Toy■Man■Seal■of■Approval

■■ The■Toy■Man■Award■of■Excellence

■■ The■Toy■Man■Editor’s■Choice

■■ The■Best■and■Hottest■Products■from■Pregnancy■■to■Preschool■picked■by■MetroMoms

■■ Dr.■Toy■Winner

By Julia Pimsleur Levine

LITTLE PIM: FEELIngsLITTLE PIM: CoLors

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