Pre-order Releases May 11, 2027
Not Today, Blue Jay
by Chris Barton · illustrated by Adam Ming
From $13.29 / copy at 25+ copies; lower per-copy prices at higher quantities (see Volume pricing) As low as $11.77 at 1,000+
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About the book
Not Today, Blue Jay
SCRANG! SCRANG! SCRANG! sounds Blue Jay, who so desperately wants to join the cool chorus of sweet-sounding birds. Repeatedly, Blue Jay is rejected by lead singer Mockingbird and is so let down that she decides to keep her beak shut. But one day, when a disaster is looming and the songbirds don’t notice, Blue Jay must quickly figure out what to do— sound the alarm or keep quiet?
Told in a delightful and deliciously humorous voice, this story will lend itself to repeat read-alouds that together with its energetic illustrations will appeal to kids who love birds, animals, and darkly funny and interactive stories with surprising plot twists.
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Details
- Publisher
- Astra Publishing House
- Author
- Chris Barton
- Illustrator
- Adam Ming
- Format
- Hardcover
- Release date
- May 11, 2027
- ISBN-13
- 9781662621222
- ISBN-10
- 1662621221
- Pages
- 32
- Carton quantity
- 12 copies
Who it's for
Made for read-aloud season
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Not Today, Blue Jay for groups: pricing
Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart. No codes, no account needed.
| Copies | Price per copy | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 25 – 99 | $13.29 | 30% off list |
| 100 – 249 | $12.91 | 32% off list |
| 250 – 499 | $12.53 | 34% off list |
| 500 – 999 | $12.15 | 36% off list |
| 1,000+ | $11.77 | 38% off list |
Where can I buy 100 copies of Not Today, Blue Jay?
BookPal sells Not Today, Blue Jay in quantity. At 100 copies the price is $12.91 a copy, against a list price of $18.99, and the cart applies the volume tier automatically. Free shipping on most orders over $95 in the contiguous US. A specialist can quote a larger or mixed order.
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What does Not Today, Blue Jay cost when I buy for a group?
Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart, with no code needed. Price per copy: 25 to 99 copies, $13.29 (30% off list); 100 to 249 copies, $12.91 (32% off list); 250 to 499 copies, $12.53 (34% off list); 500 to 999 copies, $12.15 (36% off list); 1,000+ copies, $11.77 (38% off list). Need a different quantity, or a quote to forward for approval? Ask a specialist and we will confirm pricing before you pay.
How fast can I get copies of Not Today, Blue Jay?
This title is not released yet. Pre-orders ship when it is, currently scheduled for May 11, 2027. Need them by a specific date? Request a quote and we'll confirm timing before you pay.
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