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Series: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac | Octonauts

The Adventures of WonderBaby: from A to Z

Author: Oliver Chin
Illustrator: Joe Chiodo
$8.95, Board Book, 32 pages
ISBN: 1-59702-001-X, 7 x 7 inches

Summary:
Faster than a speeding bulldog, more powerful than a "loco" mole, and able to leap tall building blocks in a single bound, comes WonderBaby! Illustrating humorous scenes from A to Z, WonderBaby changes into a zoo-full of creatures! Click here for more information.
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The Year of the Dog: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

Author: Oliver Chin
Illustrator: Jeremiah Alcorn
$15.95, Hardcover, 36 pages
ISBN: 1-59702-002-8, 10 x 10 inches

Summary:
2006 is the Year of the Dog! Born on New Year's Day, the puppy Daniel explores the world with the girl Lin, and learns how to become "man's best friend." This is the first book in an annual book series highlighting the twelve charming animals of the Chinese New Year. Click here for more information.

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The Octonauts: The Only Lonely Monster

Written & Illustrated by: Meomi
$15.95, Hardcover, 36 pages
ISBN: 1-59702-005-2, 11 x 8 inches

Summary:
The Octonauts is a crew of misfit critters who roam the ocean in search of adventure, treasure, and fun! In this debut episode, the Octonauts encounter a giant sea monster! Who is he? What does he want? Why is he lonely? Find out by joining this thrilling mission that spans the seven seas! Click here for more information.

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The Year of the Pig: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

Author: Oliver Chin
Illustrator: Jeremiah Alcorn
$15.95, Hardcover, 36 pages
ISBN: 1-59702-007-9, 10 x 9.75 inches

Summary:
2007 is the Year of the Pig! Born on New Year's Day, the piglet Patricia explores the farm with her parents and Farmer Wu. Being a sensible pig takes practice, but can Patty demonstrate her best qualities when others think they aren't? This is the second book in the annual Chinese New Year series. Click here for more information.

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Julie Black Belt: The Kung Fu Chronicles

Author: Oliver Chin
Illustrator: Heath McPherson
$15.95, Hardcover, 36 pages
ISBN: 1-59702-008-7, 11 x 8 inches

Summary:
A brother and sister love train so much that their parents take them on the ride of their lives. Join this amazing daydream, as Timmy and Tammy hop aboard ever-larger locomotives, see colorful sights, and hear all the railroad sounds. This is the best E-ticket ever! Click here for more information.

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Julie Black Belt: The Kung Fu Chronicles

Author: Oliver Chin
Illustrator: Charlene Chua
$15.95, Hardcover, 36 pages
ISBN: 1-59702-009-5, 8.5 x 10.5 inches

Summary:
When Julie takes a kung fu class, she thinks getting a black belt will be easy. But her bold teacher says guess again! Learning this martial art is harder than it seems, so Julie wonders what would her matinee idol Brandy Wu do? Click here for more information.

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The Octonauts and the Sea of Shade

Written & Illustrated by: Meomi
$15.95, Hardcover, 36 pages
ISBN: 978-1-59702-010-7, 11 x 8 inches

Summary:
In this snazzy sequel, the Octonauts travel to the mysterious Sea of Shade to discover where all the shadows of the ocean have gone. Why did they leave? Can the Octonauts bring them back and set things right again? Sea for yourself! Click here for more information.

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The Year of the Rat: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

Author: Oliver Chin
Illustrator: Jeremiah Alcorn
$15.95, Hardcover, 36 pages
ISBN: 978-1-59702-011-7, 10 x 9.5 inches

Summary:
2008 is the Year of the Rat! The rat Ralph befriends the boy Bing, but soon learns that some rodent habits are hard to shake. Can Ralph help his pal when Bing needs him most? Find out in this tale of a small hero with big dreams! Click here for more information.

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The Woollyhoodwinks vs. The Dark Patch

Illustrators: Jeff Root and Scott Runcorn
Authors: Phil Dumesnil and Asa Sanchez.
$15.95, Hardcover, 36 pages
ISBN: 978-1-59702-012-1, 11 x 8 inches

Summary:
The Woollyhoodwinks are five cute friends who frolic in the Black North Forest. Inspired by the original collection of plush designer dolls, this tale features seamless illustrations of colorful fabric. The crafty 'Winks protect their woodland home from a strange and growing patch! Click here for more information.

Coming in August 2008.
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Welcome to Monster Isle

Author: Oliver Chin
Illustrator: Jeff Miracola
$15.95, Hardcover, 36 pages
ISBN: 978-1-59702-016-9, 8.5 x 10.5 inches

Summary:
A family's vacation goes bananas when a perfect storm tosses their skipper's tiny boat off course. Now seven castaways are stranded on an uncharted desert island! Finnegan, his sister, parents and dog Howl venture into the wild and encounter a menagerie of colorful monsters. Can these hardy survivors befriend seven beasts straight from their wildest imaginations?

Coming in September 2008.
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The Octonauts and the Frown Fish

Written & Illustrated by: Meomi
$15.95, Hardcover, 36 pages
ISBN: 978-1-59702-014-5, 11 x 8 inches

Summary:
In this threequel, the Octonauts happen upon a frowning fish. So they answer the call and try their best to make their new pal smile! Can eight fun-loving friends chase the blues away? Click here for more information.

Coming in October 2008.
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The Year of the Ox: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac

Author: Oliver Chin
Illustrator: Jeremiah Alcorn
$15.95, Hardcover, 36 pages
ISBN: 978-1-59702-015-2, 10 x 9.5 inches

Summary:
2009 is the Year of the Ox! The calf Olivia becomes a "soul sister" with the girl Mei. But pulling her weight is harder than it looks. Can Olivia overcome all the odds to rescue her friend when the chips are down? This is the little ox that could! Click here for more information.

Coming in December 2008.
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Reviews

"[The Tales of the Chinese Zodiac's} computer-generated graphics feature bright colors, angular cartoon figures, and visually appealing textures."
- School Library Journal

"[WonderBaby] provides preschoolers with an A-Z compendium of wonders pairing colorful and whimsical illustrations by Joe Chiodo with the hilarious tale of an energetic infant. Parents will find this a far more stimulating board book presentation than your usual alphabet title."
- Midwest Book Review

"I usually hate 'cuteness' but [the Octonauts] breaks through to even my cold dead heart... I'm considering making friends with people who have kids, just so I have an excuse to buy, like, a zillion copies." - Eve Batey, SFGate.com

News

More exciting titles are on the way in 2008 so stay tuned!