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From Spartacus the Spiderby Etienne Delessert

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“It is often said that the first experience a child has with art and literature comes in the

form of a picture book. If that is indeed true, young readers holding on to a book

published by Creative Editions are on their way to an appreciation of how the arts can

enhance and inform their future.” – Jerry Pinkney, 2010 Caldecott Medal Winner

Humbling words indeed, Mr. Pinkney, but haven’t you heard?

“Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children,” shouts a headline in The New

York Times. “The picture book, a mainstay of children’s literature with its lavish illus-

trations, cheerful colors and large print, has been fading away.” Studies will no doubt

soon confirm the uselessness of this once-proud medium. If Johnny isn’t reading Harry

Potter by age four, they will conclude, Harvard and a job on Wall Street can be all but

forgotten. To hear some tell it, picture books are now about as relevant as buggy whips.

An appreciation of how the arts can enhance and inform a child’s future? Really,

Mr. Pinkney, who needs it? Who needs a third-generation, family-owned publishing

company dedicated to the fine art of picture book making?

The answer to these questions may in fact be no one, but when my grandfather

started Creative in 1932, alongside the Minnesota River, no one might have imagined a

need for rubber stamps, Pla-Boards, or leather-bound books, either.

Much has changed about our company since 1932. But much remains the same. We

are still in Mankato, Minnesota, next to the river. The images of our original rubber

stamps still adorn many of our company’s business papers. We continue to publish

books recognized the world over for their beauty and enduring educational value. And

we remain dedicated to producing picture books that both teach and inspire.

Like Jerry Pinkney, I believe in the unique magic and enduring ability of picture

books to color a child’s imagination. No matter what their age. No matter what the

greater public’s sentiment.

I trust that you believe, too.

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From A Night on the Rangeby Aaron Frisch and Chris Sheban


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CREATIVEEDITIONSCLASSICS

The Frog Who Wanted to See the Sea by Guy Billout

Rose Blanche by Christophe Gallaz & Roberto Innocenti

Classic picture books com-bine vibrant and ingeniousartwork with captivating stories and compellingthemes. Featured below and on the following twopages are eight of Creative Editions’ most popular andbest-selling picture books—some of the books we believe are true classics.

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Erika’s Story by Ruth Vander Zee & Roberto Innocenti

The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco & Monique Felix

The Illustrated Treasury of Fairy Tales by various authors and illustrators



Black Cat Bone by J. Patrick Lewis & Gary Kelley

Moon Theater by Etienne Delessert

I Hate to Read! by Rita Marshall & Etienne Delessert

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Black Cat Bone Legend credits his successto a midnight pact at a crossroads, but what isthe real story of bluesman Robert Johnson?Author: J. Patrick LewisIllustrator: Gary Kelley978-1-56846-194-6 $24.95

Interest level: Age 10 and up Page count: 48

Trim size: 8-1/2″ x 12″ Color illustrations

Erika’s Story A Jewish woman recountshow her mother was able to spare her fromthe horrors of the Holocaust as an infant.Author: Ruth Vander ZeeIllustrator: Roberto Innocenti978-1-56846-176-2 $18.95


Trim size: 10″ x 9-1/2″ Color illustrations

The Frog Who Wanted to See the SeaA curious but timid frog named Alice leavesher comfortable surroundings behind to em-bark on the adven ture of a lifetime.Author/Illustrator: Guy Billout978-1-56846-188-5 $18.95


Trim size: 10-3/4″ x 9-1/2″ Color illustrations

I Hate to Read! When Victor Dickens, aboy who hates to read, is pulled away fromwatching TV by a crocodile in a white coat,he discovers many zany adventures in a book!Author: Rita Marshall Illustrator: Etienne Delessert978-1-56846-005-5 $19.95



The Illustrated Treasury of Fairy TalesTen beloved fairy tales are brought to life byworld-renowned artists.Author: various / Illustrator: various978-1-56846-144-1 $29.95


Trim size: 7-1/4″ x 11″

Color illustrations and photographs

Moon Theater A young stagehand mustcomplete a host of tasks before the mooncan take center stage in the theater of night.Author/Illustrator: Etienne Delessert978-1-56846-208-0 $17.95



Rose Blanche A young German girlwatches as the streets of her town fill withsoldiers and tanks. Then, one day, she fol-lows a truck into the woods and discovers aterrible secret.Author: Christophe Gallaz Illustrator: Roberto Innocenti978-1-56846-189-2 $19.95



The Velveteen Rabbit Whether made ofwood, metal, or cloth, all toys have dreams.Creative Editions proudly reissues this taleof a stuffed Rabbit who longs to be real. Author: Margery Williams BiancoIllustrator: Monique Felix978-1-56846-217-2 $17.95




J. Patr ick Lewis I l lustrat ions by Gary Kel ley

The L i fe of Blues Legend Robert Johnson



The Creative Collection of AmericanShort Stories This illustrated anthologyspans more than a century and a half to introduce readers to 17 American literarygems.Authors: variousIllustrator: Yan Nascimbene978-1-56846-202-8 $28.95



A Night on the Range In this story ofWestern dreaming, a boy and his faithfuldog leave indoor comforts behind for theirfirst sleep-out under the stars.Author: Aaron FrischIllustrator: Chris Sheban978-1-56846-205-9 $17.95



Skywriting: Poems to Fly Ever sincepeople have walked, they have dreamed of flying. Prepare to soar in this poetic celebration of dizzying heights and humaninnovation.Author: J. Patrick LewisIllustrator: Laszlo Kubinyi978-1-56846-203-5 $17.95


Trim size: 8″ x 11″ Color illustrations

Spartacus the Spider Spartacus is a littlespider with big web-building problems, butwhen he devises a way to spin a mighty net,what may be the cost of his triumph? Author/Illustrator: Etienne Delessert978-1-56846-213-4 $17.95



The Velveteen Rabbit Whether made ofwood, metal, or cloth, all toys have dreams.Creative Editions proudly reissues this taleof a stuffed Rabbit who longs to be real.Author: Margery Williams BiancoIllustrator: Monique Felix978-1-56846-217-2 $17.95



RECENTEDITIONSRELEASES

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BACKLISTThe Adventures of PinocchioAuthor: Carlo CollodiIllustrator: Roberto Innocenti978-1-56846-190-8 $29.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 192Trim size: 8-1/2″ x 11-1/4″

Color illustrations

The Cat Who Invented BebopAuthor/Illustrator: Marshall Arisman978-1-56846-152-6 (Regular Edition) $17.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 32Trim size: 8-1/2″ x 11″

Color illustrations

Christmas PresentAuthor: Jan WahlIllustrator: Michael McCurdy978-1-56846-165-6 $18.00Interest level: Age 9 and upPage count: 64 Trim size: 5″ x 7″

Black-and-whiteillustrations

Dark Fiddler: The Life and Legend of Nicolo PaganiniAuthor: Aaron FrischIllustrator: Gary Kelley978-1-56846-200-4 $17.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 32Trim size: 9″ x 12″

Color illustrations

Bear DanceAuthor: Jan WahlIllustrator: Monique Felix978-1-56846-199-1 $19.95Interest level: Age 5 and upPage count: 32 Trim size: 8-1/4″ x 12-1/4″

Color illustrations

The Cat Who Invented BebopAuthor/Illustrator: Marshall Arisman978-1-56846-168-7 (Special Edition with DVD)$21.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 32Trim size: 8-1/2″ x 11″

Color illustrations

Cinderella Author: Charles PerraultIllustrator: Roberto Innocenti978-1-56846-130-4 $17.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 32Trim size: 7-3/4″ x 11″

Color illustrations

The Enchanted SledAuthor: Jan WahlIllustrator: Monique Felix978-1-56846-187-8 $17.95Interest level: Age 7 and upPage count: 32 Trim size: 8-3/4″ x 10″

Color illustrations

The Cat CollectionIllustrator: Etienne Delessert978-1-56846-160-1 $14.95Interest level: Age10andupPage count: 64 Trim size: 5-1/2″ x 8″

Color illustrations

Cheyenne Medicine HatAuthor: Brian HeinzIllustrator: Gregory Manchess978-1-56846-181-6 $19.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 32Trim size: 8-1/4″ x 12-1/4″

Color illustrations

A Coach’s Letter to His SonAuthor: Mel AllenIllustrator: John Thompson978-1-56846-134-2 $19.95Interest level: Age10andupPage count: 32Trim size: 7-1/4″ x 11″

Color illustrations

A FarmAuthor/Illustrator: Philippe Dumas978-1-56846-169-4 $29.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 48Trim size: 17-5/8″ x 10-7/8″

Color illustrations

ENCHANTED SLED

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Flowers & FablesAuthor: John GruenIllustrator: Rafal Olbinski978-0-15201-311-0 $18.00Interest level: Age10andupPage count: 40Trim size: 7-3/8″ x 10-3/8″

Color paintings

Fun with NumbersAuthor: MassinIllustrators: Les Chats Pelés978-0-15200-962-5 $17.00Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 40Trim size: 9″ x 13″

Color illustrations

Hundreds of FishAuthor: Ellen WoodIllustrator: Monique Felix978-1-56846-162-5 $17.95Interest level: Age 7 and upPage count: 40Trim size: 7-3/8″ x 11″

Color illustrations

The Last ResortAuthor: J. Patrick LewisIllustrator: Roberto Innocenti978-1-56846-172-4 $20.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 48Trim size: 8-5/8″ x 11-7/8″

Color illustrations

Mouse Books: The ColorsAuthor/Illustrator: Monique Felix978-1-56846-075-8 $9.95Interest level: All agesPage count: 32 Trim size: 6-3/4″ x 6-3/4″

Color illustrations

Franklin the FlyAuthor/Illustrator: R. O. Blechman978-1-56846-148-9 $17.95Interest level: Age 7 and upPage count: 40Trim size: 7-1/4″ x 10″

Color illustrations

The Gardener’s ApprenticeAuthor: Eric MetaxasIllustrator: Rodica Prato978-1-56846-154-0 $15.00Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 64Trim size: 7-5/8″ x 9″

Color illustrations

Hungry for Numbers Author/Illustrator: Etienne Delessert978-1-56846-198-4 $19.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 32Trim size: 9″ x 12″

Color illustrations

Long Live Music!Authors/Illustrators: Les Chats Pelés978-0-15201-310-3 $17.00Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 48 Trim size: 9″ x 13″ Color illustrations

Mouse Books: The NumbersAuthor/Illustrator: Monique Felix978-1-56846-001-7 $9.95Interest level: All ages Page count: 32 Trim size: 6-3/4″ x 6-3/4″

Color illustrations

Full ColorIllustrator: Etienne Delessert978-1-56846-206-6 $19.95Interest level: Age 4 and upPage count: 32Trim size: 9″ x 12″

Color illustrations

The HouseAuthor: J. Patrick LewisIllustrator: Roberto Innocenti978-1-56846-201-1 $19.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 64Trim size: 9″ x 12-1/2″

Color illustrations

I Still Hate to Read!Author: Rita MarshallIllustrator: Etienne Delessert978-1-56846-174-8 $19.95Interest level: Age 4 and upPage count: 32Trim size: 8-1/2″ x 12″

Color illustrations

Michelangelo’s WorldAuthor: J. Patrick Lewis978-1-56846-167-0 $17.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 40 Trim size: 9″ x 11″

Color photographs andartwork

The NecklaceAuthor: Guy de MaupassantIllustrator: Gary Kelley978-1-56846-193-9 $19.95Interest level: Age10andupPage count: 48 Trim size: 8" x 13″

Color illustrations

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NutcrackerAuthor: E. T. A. HoffmannIllustrator: Roberto Innocenti978-0-15100-227-6 $35.00Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 136Trim size: 10″ x 11-3/8″

Color illustrations

The Seven DwarfsAuthor/Illustrator: Etienne Delessert978-1-56846-139-7 $17.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 32Trim size: 8-3/8″ x 11″

Color illustrations

Swan SongAuthor: J. Patrick LewisIllustrator: Christopher Wormell978-1-56846-175-5 $18.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 32Trim size: 8-1/2″ x 12″

Black-and-white illustrations

VHERSES: A Celebration of Outstanding WomenAuthor: J. Patrick LewisIllustrator: Mark Summers978-1-56846-185-4 $18.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 32Trim size: 8-7/8″ x 10-5/8″

Color illustrations

The Wolf Who Loved MusicAuthor:Christophe GallazIllustrator: Marshall Arisman978-1-56846-178-6 $17.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 32 Trim size: 8-3/8″ x 11″

Color illustrations

Ocean DeepAuthor/Illustrator: Yan Nascimbene978-1-56846-161-8 $17.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 40Trim size: 10-5/8″ x 8-3/4″

Color illustrations

So Said BenIllustrator: Michael McCurdy978-1-56846-147-2 $17.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 32Trim size: 7-3/4″ x 10-1/8″

Black-and-white illustrations

T Is for Toscana Author/Illustrator: Gary Kelley978-1-56846-177-9 $17.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 40Trim size: 9″ x 10-7/8″

Color illustrations

Who Killed Cock Robin?Author/Illustrator: Etienne Delessert978-1-56846-191-5 $17.95Interest level: Age 7 and upPage count: 32 Trim size: 9″ x 12″ Color illustrations

The Yellow TrainAuthor: Alistair HighetIllustrator: François Roca978-1-56846-128-1 $17.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 40 Trim size: 9″ x 13″

Color illustrations

The RiverbankAuthor: Charles DarwinIllustrator: Fabian Negrin978-1-56846-207-3 $17.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 32Trim size: 8-7/8″ x 10-5/8″

Color illustrations

The Stolen SmileAuthor: J. Patrick LewisIllustrator: Gary Kelley978-1-56846-192-2 $18.95Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 40Trim size: 9″ x 11″

Color illustrations

Tuba LessonsAuthor: T. C. BartlettIllustrator: Monique Felix978-1-56846-209-7 $17.95Interest level: All agesPage count: 32Trim size: 10-1/2″ x 10-1/2″

Color illustrations

The Wicked PrinceAuthor: Hans Christian AndersenIllustrator:Georges Lemoine978-0-15200-958-8 $18.00Interest level: Age 8 and upPage count: 40 Trim size: 8-1/2″ x 12″

Color illustrations

VHERSESA Celebration Outstanding Women

J. Patrick Lewis illustrated by Mark Summers

Rachel Carson

Emily Dickinson

Amelia Earhart

Gertrude Ederle

Ella Fitzgerald

Anne Frank

Jane Goodall

Martha Graham

Fannie Lou Hamer

Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Georgia O’Keeffe

Eleanor Roosevelt

Venus and SerenaWilliams

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The Adventures of Pinocchio 8

Bear Dance 8

Black Cat Bone 5, 6

The Cat Collection 8

The Cat Who Invented Bebop 8

Cheyenne Medicine Hat 8

Christmas Present 8

Cinderella 8

A Coach’s Letter to His Son 8

The Creative Collection of

American Short Stories 7

Dark Fiddler: The Life and

Legend of Nicolo Paganini 8

The Enchanted Sled 8

Erika’s Story 4, 6

A Farm 8

Flowers & Fables 9

Franklin the Fly 9

The Frog Who Wanted to

See the Sea 3, 6

Full Color 9

Fun with Numbers 9

The Gardener’s Apprentice 9

The House 9

Hundreds of Fish 9

Hungry for Numbers 9

I Hate to Read! 5, 6

I Still Hate to Read! 9

The Illustrated Treasury

of Fairy Tales 4, 6

The Last Resort 9

Long Live Music! 9

Michelangelo’s World 9

Moon Theater 5, 6

Mouse Books 9

The Necklace 9

A Night on the Range 7

Nutcracker 10

Ocean Deep 10

The Riverbank 10

Rose Blanche 3, 6

The Seven Dwarfs 10

Skywriting: Poems to Fly 7

So Said Ben 10

Spartacus the Spider 7

The Stolen Smile 10

Swan Song 10

T Is for Toscana 10

Tuba Lessons 10

The Velveteen Rabbit 4, 6, 7

VHERSES: A Celebration of

Outstanding Women 10

Who Killed Cock Robin? 10

The Wicked Prince 10

The Wolf Who Loved Music 10

The Yellow Train 10

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Poring through the pages of illustrations from the hundreds of books

published by The Creative Company is seeing a history of metaphors

that have filled the air like a deck of cards,

manipulated by a fabulous magician.

Ray Bradbury

The tableau for the artwork remains the same throughout: the house and terraced hillside occupy a

static postion on the pages but grow and morph with each step, providing distinct snapshots to

distill different eras and passing generations.… The fascinating and immersive imagery goes to great length

to bring [the poems] to life. A stately book that will reward many repeat visits.

BooklistReview of The House

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From The House, by J. Patrick Lewis and Roberto Innocenti

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