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Handselling Tip Sheet

Candlewick Press www.candlewickchirp.com

Bookseller Buffy Cummins is chirping about:

“In a snowy forest at the beginning of spring, Albert becomes concerned when his favorite tree starts to cry. All the forest animals have ideas to help the tree feel better, but nothing works. When Albert hugs the tree, he discovers a surprising new friend. This sweet picture book will make you want to spend time in Albert’s tree, too!”

— Buffy Cummins Second Star to the Right

Denver, CO

Albert’s TreeJenni DesmondHC: 978-0-7636-9688-7$15.99 On sale April 10, 2018Picture book Ages 3–7

Buffy recommends handselling this title to:

New parents — they’ll identify with Albert’s attempts to soothe the tree

Readers who enjoy unusual friendship pairings

Animal-loving preschoolers

Readers who enjoy stories within stories — there’s a lot to see in these illustrations, and even the endpapers add to the narrative

Young readers who like surprise endings

Those looking for the perfect spring book

Educators looking for a springboard to discuss mistaken impressions and assumptions

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Kids who love realistic fiction

Kids who love graphic novels and are ready for more

Anyone who loves stories about people who are creative and willing to try new things

Parents, teachers, and librarians looking for stories with diverse characters and challenging situations

Bookseller Katherine Osborne is chirping about:

“When the Grovers win a house for $1 in a small town, they leave the city to start a new life in a home of their own. Twelve-year-old Lowen, who draws comics, is still coping with the shooting death of his best friend. Jacobson deftly tells their story with compassionate humor, while Andrews bring Lowen’s comics brilliantly to life.”

— Katherine OsborneLetterpress Books

Portland, ME

Katherine recommends handselling this title to:

The Dollar KidsJennifer Richard Jacobson HC: 978-0-7636-9474-6$17.99 On sale August 7, 2018Illustrated middle-grade fictionAges 10–14

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Fans of Lucy Cousins and Maisy

Parents, grandparents, and friends looking for a surefire, fun read-aloud for a child aged 0–3

Parents and preschool teachers who want to foster discussion about visual clues — why are the shy fish hiding behind the seaweed?

Little ones who like numbers, colors, and sea creatures!

Anyone who wants a joyful addition to a stack of baby shower or birthday gifts

Bookseller Susan Kunhardt is chirping about:

“Let’s welcome the new little sibling of the best board book ever: Hooray for Fish! Count from one to ten with Little Fish. She’s bright, bouncy, and shiny, and she’s got plenty of friends: two twin fin-fin fish, four flying fish, nine funny fish, and lots more. Little Fish rhymes beautifully, too, so you won’t mind reading her story ‘Again!’ and ‘Again!’ ”

— Susan KunhardtBook Passage

Corte Madera, CA

Susan recommends handselling this title to:

Lucy Cousins

Count with Little FishLucy CousinsHC: 978-1-5362-0024-9$7.99On sale March 13, 2018Board bookAges 0–3



Families with special-needs children, Early Intervention families

Pre-K, kindergarten, and elementary school teachers, counselors, and other educators

Therapists, doctors, nurses, and medical staff

Boston Strong readers and everyone who followed the story of Jessica and her husband and their incredible strength and courage

Families looking for inspirational true stories

Bookseller Kimberly Cake is chirping about:

“Love is patient, kind, unwavering, and knows no limits. Sometimes it comes in the form of a service dog. As you read about Rescue and Jessica, you will be awed by their journey and inspired by how they strengthen one another, creating a lasting bond. Rescue and Jessica’s life-changing friendship will make you want to know them both!”

Kimberly CakeEnchanted Passage Children’s Bookstore

Sutton, MA

Kimberly recommends handselling this title to:

Jessica KenskyPatrick Downes Scott Magoon

Rescue and JessicaJessica Kensky and Patrick Downes illustrated by Scott Magoon HC: 978-0-7636-9604-7$16.99 On sale April 3, 2018Nonfiction picture book Ages 5–9



Everyone for its universal appeal. Each of us has a story about our name. Alma can be enjoyed on many levels by children from ages four through ten.

Teachers and librarians to pair with backlist titles for units about names, cultural traditions, and heritage. Create inviting displays including backlist titles, e.g., The Name Jar, My Name Is Sangoel, and Rene Has Two Last Names.

Parents and teachers of younger children to help them explore their longer names. Compare the approaches of Alma with Crysanthemum by Kevin Henkes.

All readers for its visual details and beautiful illustrations. Discover the many extra details of color and how Alma’s position in the story changes, notice new details with each reading, and note the importance of visual literacy.

Older readers and art teachers who can investigate how illustration adds depth to a story and carries the narrative further

Bookseller Mary Alice Garber is chirping about:

“Whether long or short, names harbor significant stories. Alma’s name is no exception. She is inspired as her father relates the origins of her name and affirms the importance of heritage and family. Juana Martinez-Neal complements her gentle yet powerful text with evocative illustrations, adding depth and inviting close examination. This exceptional book invites everyone to tell their story.”

Mary Alice GarberPolitics & Prose

Washington, D.C.

Mary Alice recommends handselling this title to:

Juana Martinez-Neal

Alma and How She Got Her NameJuana Martinez-NealHC: 978-0-7636-9355-8$15.99 On sale April 10, 2018Picture bookAges 4–8



Parents whose children express an interest in space exploration and science

Elementary school science teachers

Fans of Seymour Simon’s nonfiction books about the planets and astronomy

Bookseller Leo Landry is chirping about:

“Beautifully illustrated in blues and reds and in a large, welcoming picture-book format, Curiosity tells her own tale in this first-person account of the Mars rover’s creation, journey, and life on the planet Mars. Filled with information about the mission from its conception to the experiments it carries out today, Curiosity should pique the curiosity of many an elementary-school-aged space enthusiast.”

Leo Landry An Unlikely Story

Plainville, MA

Leo recommends handselling this title to:

Markus Motum

CuriosityMarkus MotumHC: 978-0-7636-9504-0$22.99 On sale March 13, 2018Nonfiction picture bookAges 8–12

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Readers of Alice Hoffman, Maggie Stiefvater, and Deborah Harkness

Adults who love well-written young adult books

Anyone who wants an absorbing, one-sit read, to be consumed by a book

Anyone who wants to be transported to a place — this is that book.

Anyone who wants a perfect book for reading on a wet, cold, day with a cup of tea that will also go cold because you just can’t stop reading!

Anyone who loves romantic stories (romantic in ALL of its meanings)

Bookseller René Kirkpatrick is chirping about:

“Atmospheric, brutal, beautifully written, The Price Guide to the Occult is the story of a family of witches living on, and oddly bound to, a small island in the Salish Sea. Nor, the youngest of the Blackburn women, hopes she will escape the family curse — until a book of malevolent spells appears in the local bookshop. This book is stunning.”

René Kirkpatrick University Bookstore

Seattle, WA

René recommends handselling this title to:

Leslye Walton

The Price Guide to the OccultLeslye WaltonHC: 978-0-7636-9110-3$18.99 On sale March 13, 2018Young adult fictionAge 14 and up

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