Spring 2023 New Releases!

Newly Illustrated Classics

The Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe

By Ryan G. Van Cleave

Available on April 18, 2023, by Moonshower

In this gorgeous collection, twenty-five of Poe’s most beloved works are each illustrated with stunning, full-color collage artwork.

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The Gardens of Dorr

By Paul Biegel with illustrations by Eva Johanna Rubin

Available on April 4, 2023, by Pushkins Childrens Books

This is the third republishing of a Paul Biegel classic by Pushkin. The Gardens of Dorr is a richly detailed, unforgettable fantasy adventure, considered by many to be the crowning achievement of one of Europe’s most beloved children’s writers.

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Oliver Twist

By Charles Dickens, with illustrations by Jim Tierney

Available on April 11, 2023, by Union Square Kids

This gritty portrayal of Victorian London is now available in a collectible hardcover edition, complete with black-and-white interior illustrations that bring the story to life.

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Anne of Green Gables

By L.M. Montgomery with illustrations by Jim Tierney

Available on April 11, 2023, by Union Square Kids

Filled with evocative descriptions of Prince Edward Island, this beloved classic is now available in a collectible hardcover edition, complete with 10 black-and-white illustrations.

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Heidi

By Johanna Spyri, with illustrations by Jim Tierney

Available on April 11, 2023, by Union Square Kids

Also available in a collectible hardcover edition with with black-and-white interior illustrations is Heidi!

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Newly Adapted Classics

The Wind in the Willows

By Kenneth Grahame Illustrated by Robert Ingpen

Available on May 16, 2023, by Welbeck Editions

A few years back Robert Ingpen illustrated an unabridged version of The Wind in the Willows. Now there is an adapted picture book edition of this much-loved classic, with Robert Ingpen’s gorgeous illustrations.

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The Brambly Hedge Pop-Up Book

By Jill Barklem

Available on March 7, 2023, by Harper Collins Children’s

Step into the enchanting world of the hedgerow as never before in this exquisite Brambly Hedge Pop-Up book.

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The Enchanted Library

By Enid Blyton

Available on March 21, 2023, by Hachette Children’s

A gorgeous picture book to delight little readers, with stories for every season. Collect the other books in the series for a year-round library of beautiful books.

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Pretzel

By Margret & H.A. Rey

Available on March 1, 2023, by Clarion Books

A newly published version of a very long dachshund! The inspiration for Pretzel and the Puppies, streaming on Apple TV+ is perfect for fans of Margret and H. A. Rey’s picture books.

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Cinderella – with Dogs!

By Linda Bailey, illustrated by Freya Hartas

Available on February 7, 2023, by Nancy Paulsen Books

Readers will get a kick out of this retelling with its lovable cast of characters and refreshing ending. If you enjoy Freya Hartas’ delightful illustrations, check out another book soon to be released featuring her artwork: Slow Down and Be Here Now.

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New Classics to Graphic Novels

Bea Wolf

By Zach Weinersmith, illustrations by Boulet

Available on March 21, 2023, by First Second

A modern middle-grade graphic novel retelling of Beowulf, featuring a gang of troublemaking kids who must defend their tree house from a fun-hating adult who can instantly turn children into grown-ups.

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Peanuts

Adventures with Linus and Friends!

By Charles M. Schultz

Available on March 7, 2023, by Simon Spotlight

Join Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this graphic novel that features a comic adaptation of the classic story Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown, classic Schulz strips, previously published stories, and an all-new original story about Linus and his trusty blanket!

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Les Miserables

By Victor Hugo. Retold and illustrated by Takahiro Arai

Available on March 28, 2023, by Seven Seas

Experience Victor Hugo’s classic tale of love, tragedy, and redemption in this gorgeously illustrated manga adaptation.

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New from Well-known Authors/Illustrators

Palace of Books

By Patricia Polacco

Available on March 7, 2023, by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books

From beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco comes a picture book based on her childhood about how a very special librarian and town library made her life happier after moving to a new state during elementary school.

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The One and Only Ruby

By Katherine Applegate, illustrated by Patricia Castelao

Available on May 2, 2023, by HarperCollins

From beloved author Katherine Applegate comes this new addition to The One and Only Ivan series, starring the adorable baby elephant from the before-mentioned title.

The B&N Exclusive Edition features bonus content from Katherine Applegate, never-before-seen sketches from artist Patricia Castelao, and gorgeous foil stamping and embossing on the jacket.

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The Great Steamboat Mystery

By Richard Scarry

Available on March 28, 2023, by Random House Books for Young Readers

Newly republished! Also check out The Supermarket Mystery

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The Tree and the River

By Aaron Becker

Available on March 14, 2023, by Candlewick Press

The Tree and the River is an epic time-lapse reimagining of human civilization from a master of the wordless form, and a thought-provoking meditation on the relationship between two mighty forces: nature and humankind.

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The Moth Keeper

By K. O’Neill

Available on March 7, 2023, by Random House Graphic

Being a Moth Keeper is a huge responsibility and a great honor, but what happens when the new Moth Keeper decides to take a break from the moon and see the sun for the first time? From the author of the beloved Tea Dragon Society.

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New Picture Books I thought worth the mention!

Farah Loves Mangos

By Sarthak Sinha

Available on April 4, 2023, by Flying Eye Books

Farah loves mangos! Every summer when she visits her Grandpa they pick the ripe fruit from his mango tree. This year, however, the tree is empty! Farah puts her mind to it and decides she will make the tree bear fruit. But perhaps Farah will learn there is more to a mango
tree than just the fruit.

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Mouseboat

By Larissa Theule, illustrated by Abigail Halpin

Available on March 28, 2023, by Viking Books for Young Readers

A young girl feels lost after the death of her mother. She and her Dad take a trip to their lake house, where the girl longs to feel a connection to her mom. She takes out the small mouseboat that she and her mom built together.

I love Abigail Halpin’s artwork, which you can also see in her Anne of Green Gables adapted series.

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New In Non-Fiction

Daddy Dressed Me

By Michael and Ava Gardner, illustrated by Nadia Fisher

Available on March 28, 2023, by Aladdin

Celebrate the creative and empowering bond between a father and his daughter in this picture book from the real-life creators of the blog Daddy Dressed Me following a single dad’s sewing journey as he makes clothes to inspire his daughter.

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Earth’s Incredible Places

Yellowstone

By Cath Ard, illustrated by Bianca Austria

Available on April 4, 2023, by Flying Eye Books

This stunning illustrated guide is packed with incredible facts about Yellowstone’s wildlife, people, geography and history.

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Josephine and her Dishwashing Machine

By Kate Hannigan, illustrated by Sarah Green

Available on March 14, 2023, by Calkins Creek

An inspiring STEM/STEAM picture book biography about Josephine Garis Cochrane, the brains behind one of the world’s most-used kitchen appliances.

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Christo and Jeanne-Claude Wrap the World

By G. Neri, illustrated by Elizabeth Haidle

Available on March 28, 2023, by Candlewick

Explore the remarkable career of a daring duo and a fascinating discussion about the nature of art itself.

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The Brilliant Calculator

By Jan Lower, illustrated by Susan Reagan

Available on March 14, 2023, by Calkins Creek

STEM/STEAM picture book about Edith Clarke, the innovator who solved an electrical mystery and built the first graphing calculator—from paper!

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Scientists in the Wild

Galapagos

By Helen Scales Ph.D. illustrated by Romolo D’Hipolito

Available on March 7, 2023, by Flying Eye Books

Packed full of wild facts, this book celebrates the rare biodiversity of the Galapagos with beautiful and informative illustration by an artist who also illustrated another one of the Earth’s Incredible Places books listed above, (The Amazon).

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The Story of the Saxophone

By Lesa Cline-Ransome illustrated by James E. Ransome

Available on March 28, 2023, by Holiday House

You may think that the story of the saxophone begins with Dexter Gordon or Charlie Parker, or on a street corner in New Orleans. It really began in 1840 in Belgium with a young daydreamer named Joseph-Antoine Adolphe Sax—a boy with bad luck but great ideas.

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24 Hours on Planet Earth

One World

By Nicola Davies. illustrated by Jenni Desmond

Available on March 14, 2023, by Candlewick Press

Quietly profound, this glowing tribute to the natural world—and reminder of its fragility—blends accessible science, lyricism, sweeping artwork, and a call for climate awareness into an ideal companion book for Earth Day, or any wondrous day on Earth. We have a few books by Nicola Davies and find her writing wonderful.

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How Old is a Whale?

By Lily Murray illustrated by Jesse Hodgson

Available on March 7, 2023, by Big Picture Press

Stunning illustrations which perfectly capture each animal in their natural habitat, this book explores life spans across the animal kingdom, beginning with the very shortest and ending with the longest.

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Cool Green

Amazing, Remarkable Trees

By Lulu Delacre

Available on March 28, 2023, by Candlewick

Brimming with exuberance and color, this ode to trees of the world—and the vast knowledge of landscapers and gardeners—offers a feast for the eyes, with author-illustrator Lulu Delacre paying touching tribute by imbedding seeds, fronds, and leaves within her artwork

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Amazing Insects Around the World

By DGPH Studio

Available on March 28, 2023, by Penguin Workshop

The tiny animal kingdom is on full display in this beautifully designed book featuring some of the most interesting insects on earth. Also check out Amazing Animals Around the World.

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