In this alphabet book for kids of all ages, words and pictures invite you to smell the fragrance of flowers and fields, hear the crunch of footsteps on fallen leaves, feel the chill of snow and ice, and see the splendor that is Colorado.

Tallie’s Christmas Lights Surprise!
by Elaine Pease
Illustrations by Anna-Maria Crum

A holiday whodunit for kids. Someone steals Tallie’s Christmas lights and she’s determined to find the culprit. She dons her super spy disguise and investigates the crime. Was it the mailman? Her pup, Fuego? Tallie has to set a trap to find out who.

Release date: September 15th

Mud Boots: The Cowboy Dog Stories
by Mary Stern
illustrated by Anna-Maria Crum

When Grandma and Cowboy Dog come to visit, Brandon pulls on his Mud Boots and climbs on his mini John Deere tractor to take them on a tour of his farm.

Cat’s Night Out
by Caroline Stutson
illustrated by J. Klassen

City cats dance on Easy Street two by two up to twenty until the neighbors complain.

By the Light of the Halloween Moon
by Caroline Stutson
illustrated by Kevin Henkes

A mysterious toe taps in the dead of night as scary creatures react.

Grandmother, Have the Angels Come?
by Denise Vega
illustrated by Erin Eitter Kono

With its beautiful imagery and vibrant this award-winning book celebrates the relationship between old and young, while touching on the subject of aging in a subtle, lyrical manner.

Country Critters
by Mary Stern
illustrated by Anna-Maria Crum

A splashing trout, a soaring hawk, a fox and her kit—peek inside and discover these and other Country Critters.

Mama Has Hyperemesis Gravidarum (But Only for a While)
by Ashli McCall
illustrated by Anna-Maria Crum

This book helps prepare children to understand and deal with the realities of living with a pregnant mom who is suffering from HG as seen through the eyes of little bunny.

Build a Burrito: a counting book in English and Spanish
by Denise Vega
illustrated by David Diaz

Signature art by Caldecott Medalist David Diaz create bold graphic numerals and shaped pages to count in English and Spanish make this book a great way to reinforce multiple basic concepts.

Maria’s Mysterious Mission
by Claudia Cangilla McAdam
illustrated by Anna-Maria Crum
Photographs by John Fielder

Far from her native South America, Maria the llama is homesick, but when she sets off on a mysterious mission, she comes to see her life in Colorado through very different eyes with the help of the photos of John Fielder.

Do You See What I See? Texas
by Claudia Cangilla McAdam
Photographs by Robert Reynolds

Whimsical verse combines with spectacular photographs of Texas in this book that explores the details of nature and their places in larger landscapes.

Do You See What I See?
by Claudia Cangilla McAdam
Photographs by John Fielder

Through imaginative poetry and captivating photography, readers young and old delight in discovering the hidden worlds within Colorado’s beautiful landscapes.

Pirate Pup
by Caroline Stutson
illustrated by Robert Rayevsky

Pirate Pup and his canine crew set out to retrieve their buried treasure with a shipload of ne’er-do-well cats in pursuit. The story is told as a jolly sea chantey.

Mama Loves You
by Caroline Stutson
illustrated by John Segal

Animal mothers show their love for their offspring in rhyming verse for the very young.

The Christmas Tree Cried
by Claudia Cangilla McAdam
illustrated by Anna-Maria Crum

A giant evergreen despairs of ever being chosen as a family Christmas tree only to discover that its ultimate fate is for a purpose far beyond what could ever have been expected.

Night Train
by Caroline Stutson
illustrated by Katherine Tillotson

A boy journeys from the country to the city in this picture book for all who thrill to a train whistle.

Cowpokes
by Caroline Stutson
illustrated by Daniel San Souci

Marty spends the day with the ranch hands roping strays, avoiding rattlesnakes, and having a great time.

Mountain Meadow 123
by Caroline Stutson
illustrated by Anna-Maria Crum

Mountain wildlife are counted up to ten and back down again in the spring.

In Search of the Perfect Pumpkin
by Gloria Evangelista
illustrated by Shawn Shea

Share the adventures of the Pucci family as they search for the perfect pumpkin – only to find it in their own garden! Then use the recipe inside to make your own perfect pumpkin pie.