This is the story of a little girl named Goldilocks. Well, that's what it's supposed to be, but there's a problem. When Papa Bear discovers he's inside of a book and there are readers out there looking at him, he gets very nervous and forgets his lines. Poor Papa Bear . . . he has Page Fright! Can Mama Bear, Baby Bear, and Goldilocks help him find the courage to remember his lines and finish the story?

• Ages 3 to 8.
• Full colour picture book.
• Hardcover with dust jacket.
• 11-1/4'' wide x 8-3/4'' high.
• 32 pages.

Wade Bradford was born and raised in rainy Washington state but eventually decided to move to sunny California to dry out a bit. He is the author of several picture books, and over thirty plays for children. He has never eaten porridge, hot or cold. Mary Ann Fraser has written and illustrated many books for children, including No Yeti Yet. Her awards include Junior Library Guild Selections, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, Book Links Book of the Year, IRA Young Readers Choice Award, and American Booksellers ''Pick of the List.'' She lives in Simi Valley, California with her husband Todd, her three boys, seventeen turtles, and a geriatric newt.

Rosie and her pup, named Crayon, lead readers through the colorful seasons of growing up together and what it means to love . . . and then experience loss. After a long, colorful life, Crayon dies, and Rosie's world becomes black and white. We follow along as she processes her grief and embarks on the most important journey of all -- opening one's heart to love again

• Ages 3 to 8.
• Full color picture book.
• Hardcover with dust jacket.
• 8-3/4'' wide x 11-1/4'' high.
• 34 pages.

Deborah Marcero received her BFA in drawing and photography from the University of Michigan, and her MFA in poetry from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her debut children's picture book, Ursa's Light, received a Starred Review from Booklist, which described it as ''a visual standout.'' Rosie and Crayon is Deborah's second Peter Pauper Press picture book.

Reviews:

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
''Buoyant, decorative aesthetic.''

KIRKUS
''The artist s simple linework is skillful, offering an appealing character across a range of perspectives, actions, and framings . . . she delves into a difficult topic with lush descriptions and empathy.''

BOOKLIST
''Marcero s simple illustrations sometimes fill up the page and sometimes offer closer focus on individual characters, adding emotional intensity.''

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
''Excellent tool for teaching writing and discussing the use of descriptive words . . . Young children will relate to this gentle story about love and loss.''

Phil Pickle lived in a pickle jar and was meant to share the same fate as all the other pickles he lived with -- next to a burger and fries on a plate. But Phil Pickle is like no other pickle you've ever seen: He's got big dreams and big-time aspirations of becoming an actor! Will he become the next big dill?

• Ages 3 to 8.
• Full-color picture book.
• Hardcover with dust jacket.
• 8-3/4'' wide x 11-1/4'' high.
• 40 pages.

Author Kenny Herzog grew up in Demarest, New Jersey. When he isn't writing about adventurous pickles, he's directing television commercials and short films. He lives in Greenwich, Connecticut, with his wife and three children. This is Kenny's debut children's picture book. Illustrator Kelly Canby was born in London, England, but has lived in Australia since the grand old age of three, which is probably about the same age she started playing with pencils and crayons. And it was probably only a few years after that when she decided that playing with pencils and crayons was something she wanted to do for the rest of her life!

Reviews:

KIRKUS
''A feel-good story any way you slice it.''

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
''Newcomer Herzog includes some funny moments and wordplay.''

BATCH OF BOOKS
''A pickle, a dream, and a lot of ambition make this delightful picture book a fresh feast for children and their parents.''