Independent Publishers Group
and Trafalgar Square Publishing
Children’s & Parenting Titles
Fall 2015
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Contents
98 When a Dragon
Moves In Again
Activity 2, 11, 15–17, 55, 154, 207, 208, 218, 219,
226–229, 231, 241, 244, 249
Audio 13, 56, 58, 59, 216
Backlist 252–259
Boardbooks 1–10, 12, 14, 40–42, 75
99 You Look Yummy!
Classics 26–39, 49, 50, 57, 81, 113, 114, 116–128, 209
Education Resource 130, 217, 218, 219, 220–223
Fiction 113, 115–201, 209
Graphic Novels 192, 193
Index 260–264
127 The Nursery Alice
Nonfiction 13, 20–23, 45, 92–95, 104, 202–208,
210–216, 222, 224, 225, 228, 230–233
Novelty 1, 12, 18–25, 74
Parenting 5, 220, 223, 245–251
Picture Books 12, 13, 15, 24, 25, 43, 44, 46–112,
133, 234–237, 239, 240, 242, 243
202 Cool Architecture
Religious 48, 104, 235–244
Seasonal 30, 42, 48, 116, 118, 121, 122, 234–236
Young Adult 188–201
206 Marooned in the
Arctic
216 Louis Armstrong
Cover art:
My Stinky New School
Rebecca Elliott
Lion Children’s
See page 64
FELTY FLAPS
Georgie Birkett
Georgie Birkett has illustrated many books, including
The Big Out and About Book, Is This My Nose?, and Teddy Bedtime.
Each: Board Books/Novelty • 10 Pages • 7 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 1 & Up • Grades Pre-K & Up
October • $9.99 (NCR) Board Book • Rights: US • Campbell Books
Peekaboo, Hello You!
A lift-the-flap book with soft, touch-and-feel felt
Lift the flaps to find out where the children are hiding at the beach. Are they
behind the sandcastle, beneath the umbrella, or under the towel? Little fingers will love to lift the five soft felt flaps in this wonderfully interactive board
book. With Georgie Birkett’s delightful illustrations and a gentle rhythmic
text, this chunky little book is ideal for the bookshelf and the toy box.
9781447274353
One, Two, Peekaboo!
A lift-the-flap counting book, with soft, sturdy touch-and-feel felt
Spend the day in the nursery and lift the flaps to find where the children are hiding. Look inside the tent, under the paintings, and behind the
books. Little fingers will love to lift the soft felt flaps while learning how to
count from one to 10. With Georgie Birkett’s delightful illustrations and
a gentle rhythmic text, this chunky board book is ideal for the bookshelf
and the toy box.
9781447274278
Also available:
Each: $9.99 (NCR) Board Book
Red, Blue, Peekaboo!
9781447260998
Peekaboo! Who Are You?
9781447260981
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HAPPY STREET
Simon Abbott
Happy Street is a highly collectible novelty preschool series that offers huge possibilities
for creative play. Children will love exploring all the different shops: they can cuddle the
animals in Mr. Paws’ pet shop, shop at Miss Apple’s supermarket, have ice cream in Mrs. Sponge’s
cafe, or spend their pocket money in Mr. Ted’s toy shop. Each book focuses on a different shop,
and children can pop out the shop and play pieces after they’ve enjoyed the story.
Simon Abbott has created many children’s books, including the Happy Street series and the Noisy Pops series.
Each: Activity • 10 Pages • 7.5 x 7.5 • 10 Color Photos • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
October • $9.99 (NCR) Board Book • Rights: US • Egmont UK
Toy Shop
Can you help Mr. Ted find the perfect toy for each customer?
Mr. Ted has just had a delivery of new toys, and the children can’t wait for
the shop to open! Sam has come to choose a special birthday treat, and Mr.
Ted has the perfect toy just waiting for him. With a pop-out shop and play
pieces, children can build their own store after they’ve finished the story.
9781405270564
Cafe
Can you help Mrs. Sponge serve her hungry customers?
Everyone loves Mrs. Sponge’s cafe! She has a lot of hungry people to serve,
but she always has time for ice cream with her customers at the end of the
day! Children can pop out the shop and play with the paper doll pieces after
they’ve enjoyed the story.
9781405270571
Also available:
Each: $9.99 (NCR) Novelty
Supermarket
9781405268653
2
Pet Shop
9781405268646
BUZZY BEE
Joy Cowley
Illustrations by Richard Hoit
Joy Cowley is the author of more than 400 books for early readers, including Mrs. Wishy-Washy,
Mrs. Wishy-Washy’s Farm, Red-Eyed Tree Frog, and Snake and Lizard. She has won many awards for children’s
literature, including the Roberta Long Medal from University of Alabama–Birmingham for culturally diverse
children’s literature. Richard Hoit is a freelance illustrator who works full time on children’s book illustrations.
Each: Board Books • 14 Pages • 5.5 x 6.5 • 14 Color Photos • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
October • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Board Book • Rights: US & Canada • Upstart Press
Buzzy Bee’s Birthday Party
Help Buzzy Bee learn to count as he prepares for his birthday party
Buzzy has to learn to count how many friends are coming to his party. The perfect
gift for a young child or an addition to the classroom—be prepared to read it over
and over again!
9781927262306
Buzzy Bee’s Food Shapes
Help Buzzy teach his friend Oscar all about different shapes
Oscar doesn’t know his shapes until Buzzy and Mary Lou come to the rescue!
The perfect gift for a young child or an addition to the classroom—be prepared
to read it over and over again!
9781927262313
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Letters Are for Learning
Andrew Neyer
A rollicking ride through the ABCs
• Co-op available
A chef-capped crab cooking chicken and cracking coriander in celebration of
the consonant C, along with 25 more of his alliterative animal friends introduce
the letters of the alphabet! Bright and clever illustrations by artist Andrew Neyer
combine action words, animals, and lots of objects to find, perfect for young
readers who are just learning the alphabet.
Andrew Neyer is an artist and a graphic designer. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Board Books • 22 Pages • 5.5 x 5.5
22 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Grades Up to Pre-K
9781936669370 • September • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Board Book
Rights: World • blue manatee press
Walter’s Wheels
Noelle Dingeldein
Unexpected and intricate clay illustrations enliven this charming board
book about things that go
• Co-op available
• Author tour to include Cincinnati, Ohio (October)
This is Walter. He likes wheels. I wonder what his day reveals . . .
Join Walter the cat as he goes on an imaginative adventure, exploring all
the things that move and go: cars, trucks, trains, and more. Bold, colorful,
exquisitely detailed illustrations made from art clay are perfect for inspiring
creative play.
Noelle Dingeldein is an artist who uses art clay as her primary medium. She
lives in Richmond, Indiana.
Board Books • 14 Pages • 5.5 x 5.5
14 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior
Ages Up to 3 • Grades Up to Pre-K
9781936669363 • September
$7.99 (Can $9.99) Board Book
Rights: World • blue manatee press
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LOVE BABY HEALTHY
Your Baby, Always
Dr. John Hutton
Illustrations by Leah Busch
A touching board book that shows the importance
of building strong bonds between child and parent
“These books work on so many levels, with poetry to hear, pictures to talk about, and a powerful
message. They give children just the sort of delightful
and mind-expanding experiences they need, while
leading parents to see the child’s world through a
creative and joyful lens. Wonderful medicine for an
overly electronic age!” —Dr. Robert Needlman,
MD, associate professor of pediatrics, Case Western
Reserve University School of Medicine, and cofounder, Reach Out and Read, on the Baby
Unplugged series
• Co-op available
From the bestselling Love Baby Healthy series by pediatrician Dr. John Hutton and illustrator Leah Busch, this
simple, rhyming book captures the joy and importance
of this special time together. Key developmental milestones are shown in a dreamy, joyous way, highlighting
this critical stage of development when children need
loving, engaged grownups the most, reinforcing recommendations and encouraging parent-child bonding
through reading and play.
Dr. John Hutton is a pediatrician, an author, and the owner of the award-winning blue manatee children’s bookstore
in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is the author of Calm Baby, Gently; Eat Baby, Healthy; Sherm the Germ; Sleep Baby, Safe and
Snug; Sleepy Bee; Tito’s Inferno; Your Red Shoes; and the award-winning Baby Unplugged series and the founder of the
blog Baby Unplugged, whose mission is to help keep children screen-free until age three and promote healthy, developmentally stimulating alternatives. Leah Busch is an artist and cocreator of the award-winning Toast to Baby series. She
is also the illustrator of Calm Baby, Gently; Eat Baby, Healthy; the bestselling Sleep Baby, Safe and Snug; and Your Red
Shoes. They both live in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Board Books/Parenting & Family Care • 14 Pages • 5.5 x 5.5
14 Color Illustrations, Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Grades Up to Pre-K
9781936669356 • September • $7.99 (Can $9.99) Board Book • Rights: World • blue manatee press
Also available:
Each: $7.99 (Can $9.99) Board Book
Calm Baby, Gently
9781936669288
Eat Baby, Healthy
9781936669301
Read Baby, Every Day
9781936669349
Sleep Baby,
Safe and Snug
9781936669165
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JULIA DONALDSON
Julia Donaldson
Illustrations by Nick Sharratt
“Sharratt’s trademark illustrations are bound to captivate readers.” —Junior
Julia Donaldson is a popular children’s author who has written such stories as The Giants and the
Joneses, the Smarties Prize–winning The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, and The Snail and the Whale.
Nick Sharratt has won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Children’s Book Award
for Eat Your Peas; among his other books are The Big Book of Crazy Mix-Ups and Shark in the Park.
Each: Board Books • 7 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
October • $9.99 (NCR) Board Book • Rights: US • Macmillan Children’s Books
Animal Music
Swing and sway! Sing and play! Stay and dance the night away!
There’s harmony in the air when the animals get together for a concert
with a difference. Koala’s playing his flute, Badger’s bashing away on the
drums, and Squirrel’s strumming on the guitar. Sing and dance along—
you’ve never seen a show like it! With trademark Julia Donaldson rhyming
text and Nick Sharratt’s bold, funny illustrations, children will love this
bright and playful book filled with silly animal antics.
20 Pages • 9781447276791
Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose
Learning good table manners has never been this much fun!
“Chocolate mousse!” says greedy Goose.
“Don’t just grab it,” says angry Rabbit.
Good manners are not on the menu at this meal. Duck won’t eat his carrots.
Moth’s eating the cloth, and Sheep would rather sleep than wash the dishes.
Thank goodness some of the animals know how to behave. Children’s favorite foods and animals are combined in delicious rhyming phrases, making this story of the funniest dinner party ever perfect to read aloud.
18 Pages • 9781447287889
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JULIA DONALDSON
Each: Board Books • 7 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
$9.99 (NCR) Board Book • Rights: US • Macmillan Children’s Books
Toddle Waddle
Hurry scurry, flip flop, toddle waddle—there’s a hullabaloo at the seaside
when a toddler takes his friends on a stroll to the end of the pier
A wobbly toddler takes a walk and is soon joined by a joyful troop of human
and animal friends. They wander happily along, but where will they go and
who else will they meet along the way? Follow-the-leader has never been so
much fun. With jaunty rhymes and bright, bold pictures even the youngest
child will love this simple, playful story.
24 Pages • 9781447287926 • October
Hippo Has a Hat
All the animals are busy lending a hand in the garden in this lively numbers book
Lots of clothes! Let’s try them. Maybe we can buy them.
There is chaos in the clothes shop when the animals go on a glorious shopping
spree. Zebra’s zipper is stuck and Toad’s tracksuit is far too big, but Flamingo
finds a stylish bag, and Caterpillar’s shoes are really cool. There has never been
a fashion show like it. Rhyming text is perfect for interactive play with young
children and inspires them to play dress up.
18 Pages • 9781447287896 • November
One Mole Digging a Hole
All the animals are busy lending a hand in the garden in this lively numbers book
The parrots are pulling up carrots, the bears are picking pears, and a swarm
of bees are pruning the trees with their miniature shears. Julia Donaldson’s
whimsical rhymes and Nick Sharratt’s hilarious illustrations make this early
introduction to animals, the outdoors, and gardening a delight to share out
loud. With plenty to giggle at on every page, counting—or gardening—has
never been so much fun!
22 Pages • 9781447287902 • November
7
Rabbits Don’t Lay Eggs!
Paula Metcalf
Illustrations by Cally Johnson-Isaacs
How much use can there be for a rabbit on a farm?
Rabbits don’t belong in the farmyard, so it creates quite a stir when Rupert pops up. He tries to make himself useful, but he can’t cock-a-doodledo like Cockerel, and when he tries to lay an egg like Dora the duck, it’s a
disaster! Luckily Rupert is good at digging, which soon leads to the most
unexpected farm job of all.
Paula Metcalf is the author of Poddy and Flora. Cally Johnson-Isaacs
is the illustrator of Charlie Crow in the Snow, Elephantantrum!, and
That Dog!
Board Books • 24 Pages • 7 x 7
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781447282778 • February • $9.99 (NCR) Board Book • Rights: US
Macmillan Children’s Books
The Way I Love You
David Bedford
Illustrations by Ann James
A joyous celebration of affection and friendship, told through beautifully observed moments between a little girl and her dog—now in a large board book
“The simple language and clean, colorful artwork make this book just right
for the youngest pet lovers.” —School Library Journal
“The cozy, satisfying refrain, ‘And that’s the way I love you,’ will easily spill
off the page and into lap-sitters’ dialogues with their own loved ones . . . the
feathery, scribbly pastels exude an irrepressible joy that’s very much in the
puppy spirit.” —Booklist
I love . . . the way you always care, the way you’re always there . . . that’s the
way I love you.
A triumph of simplicity in words and pictures, it is impossible not to be moved by
this story about a little girl with a big personality, and her long-suffering, muchloved dog.
David Bedford’s picture books have been published around the world. His books
include Big; Big & Small; Bums; Tails; Toes; Tums; In-o-saur, Out-o-saur; and One-o-saur, Two-o-saur. Ann James is the illustrator
of Little Humpty.
Board Books • 24 Pages • 7 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781760123956 • October • $9.99 (NCR) Board Book • Rights: US • Little Hare Books
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CURIOUS CRITTERS BOARD BOOKS
David FitzSimmons
• Co-op available
• Author’s previous books sold more than 100,000 copies
These board books bring young readers face-to-face with brightly colored, fascinating, and fun animals commonly
found in their state. Foster the love of nature in your young one through stunning photos of birds, amphibians,
reptiles, mammals, fish, and more. Learn about what lives in your own backyard!
David FitzSimmons is an award-winning photographer and writer. He is the author of Curious Critters and
Curious Critters Volume 2, and Curious Critters: Marine, and his children’s picture books have won numerous
national book awards. He lives in Bellville, Ohio.
Each: Board Books/Regional: Midwest • 24 Pages • 7 x 6
24 Color Photos • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Grades Up to Pre-K
September • $7.95 (Can $9.95) Board Book • Rights: World • Wild Iris Publishing
Curious Critters: Michigan
• Author tour to include Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids,
and Kalamazoo, Michigan
Young readers will delight in these photos of various creators commonly found
in the Great Lakes State.
9781936607310
Curious Critters: Ohio
• Author tour to include Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland,
Columbus, Dayton, Mansfield, and Toledo, Ohio
Stunning close-up photographs introduce babies to common and fascinating
animals commonly found in the Buckeye State.
9781936607303
Also available:
Each: $16.95 (Can $19.95) Hardcover Picture Book
Curious Critters
9781936607693
Curious Critters Volume Two
9781936607709
Curious Critters Marine
9781936607723
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WHIZZY WHEELS
Illustrations by Marion Billet
Marion Billet is the illustrator of more than 80 children’s books,
including Hello! London, Littleland, and My First Tractor.
Each: Novelty • 10 Pages • 9.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
October • $9.99 (NCR) Board Book • Rights: US • Campbell Books
My First London Bus
Children will love reading and playing with this London bus-shaped book
Young children just love things that go, and here is a book they will spend
hours pushing along the floor, as well as reading! Follow the red bus around
the streets of London visiting the sights, with an extra detail to spot on every
page. Then close the book and push it along on its four moving wheels and
go on your own journey! The perfect way for young visitors to London to
remember their trip.
9780230760578
My First London Taxi
Children will enjoy reading and playing with this taxi-shaped book on wheels
Young children just love things that go, and here is a book they will spend hours
pushing along the floor as well as reading! Follow the black taxi around the streets
of London visiting the sights, with an extra detail to spot on every page. Then close
the book and push it along on its four moving wheels and go on your own journey!
The perfect way for young visitors to London to remember their trip.
9780230761032
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My First London Sticker Book
Marion Billet
An adorably illustrated sticker book of London
landmarks for young visitors
Complete with a carry handle and postcards to send,
this sticker activity book is the ideal companion on a
trip to London, or for any child to enjoy the excitement of the big city. Packed with activities from coloring to imagining your own exhibit at the Natural
History Museum, it promises to keep young children
very busy while they find out about London’s landmarks. With more than 250 stickers, children can
enjoy completing London scenes, playing matching
activities, and decorating the pages as they go. Marion Billet’s spirited scenes feature lively children and
lots of detail to spot and talk about. Including Buckingham Palace, London Zoo, Tower Bridge, and the
London Eye, this book is a wonderful souvenir.
Marion Billet is the illustrator of more than 80 children’s books, including Littleland, Noodles Loves
the Beach, and Noodle Loves to Cuddle. Her illustrations have also appeared in magazines, on stationery
and toys, and on children’s furniture and clothing.
Activity/Travel • 24 Pages • 9.5 x 11.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 5–8 • Grades K–3
9781447276173 • September
$10.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Campbell Books
Also available:
Each: (NCR) Board Book
My First London
Bus Buggy Buddy
9781447256328 • $7.99
My First London
Taxi Buggy Buddy
Hello! London
9781447246824 • $15.99
9781447256335 • $7.99
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Benji Bear’s Busy Day
Tor Freeman
A cased board book that’s perfect first introduction
to telling the time for toddlers
“Freeman’s brisk storytelling and comically expressive cast of anthropomorphic
animals make an all-too-familiar situation feel fresh. . . . The stagelike composition and the characters’ penchant for theatrical gestures keep the mood as light as
a French farce.” —Publishers Weekly starred review on Olive and the Big Secret
Simple text allows Tor Freeman’s wonderful, humorous, and detailed artwork to tell
the story. Each page is richly detailed with tons to spot and flaps to lift throughout as
well as questions to start discussions with your child. And as if that wasn’t enough, the
interactive moving clock hands are both sturdy and easy to turn. Learning to tell the
time has never been such fun!
Tor Freeman is the author and illustrator of many children’s books, including Hanukkah, Oh Hannukah!, Olive and the Big Secret, and Roar! She received a Maurice
Sendak Fellowship for 2012.
Board Books • 18 Pages • 8.5 x 11.5 • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
9781509801114 • November • $15.99 (NCR) Board Book • Rights: US
Campbell Books
SAY HELLO
Say Hello to the Snowy Animals!
Ian Whybrow
Illustrations by Ed Eaves
Huff! Honk! Flap! The third in the Say Hello series offers serious fun
in the snow!
Join the little husky as he scampers off on the snow and ice to say hello
to all his animal friends. Meet a polar bear, a seal, and a caribou too.
Toddlers will love to join in calling out the animals’ noises as they turn the
pages of this beautiful book. The satisfying rhyming text and velvety softto-touch animals make this book perfect for young children.
Ian Whybrow is a popular children’s writer with more than 100 books
to his name, including the bestselling Harry and the Dinosaurs series. Ed
Eaves is the illustrator of such books as How to Catch a Dragon and Marmaduke and the Very Different Dragon.
Picture Books • 24 Pages • 11 x 11
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781447210351 • October • $10.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US • Pan Macmillan
Also available:
Each: $9.99 (NCR)
Say Boo
to the Animals!
9780330544047
Paperback Picture Book
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Say Goodnight to
the Sleepy Animals!
9780230756076
Board Book
Knock! Knock! Open the Door
Michaela Morgan
Illustrations by David Walker
Where is that special person mom and dad promised to bring home?
A lift-the-flaps book for excited new siblings-to-be.
There are lots of knocks at the door as new animal friends come calling, but
none of them are quite who this little toddler is expecting. She’s waiting for
someone cuddly like her friend the polar bear, bouncy like the kangaroo,
and noisy like the dinosaur. Who can it be? An adorably funny rhyming
story with large flaps to lift and sweet animal illustrations.
Michaela Morgan is the author of Bunny Wishes, Dear Bunny, and Brave
Mouse. David Walker was an art director at Hallmark Cards before starting
his own business. He now works on a variety of illustration projects, and
has illustrated such children’s books as How Do Penguins Play? and If Animals Kissed Good Night. He lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Novelty • 24 Pages • 11 x 11
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781447211341 • September • $9.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US • Macmillan Children’s Books
Axel Scheffler Treasury of Rhyming Stories
With Listen-Along CD
Axel Scheffler
The fun, rhyming text in these stories and accompanying CD will delight
young children
“Don’t be surprised if your toddler wants to jump in the tub more than
once a day just so he or she can share some reading time with Lizzy!”
—BookLoons.com on Lizzy the Lamb
“Full of lovely detail, this is a delightful story about being brave and
taking turns.” —Booktrust on Pip and Posy: The Super Scooter
Katie, Pip, and Freddy are lively creatures who love to make noise, dance
about, and have fun. Beautifully illustrated by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, these stories have lots of details that children will love to spot. This rhyming collection is completed by robust, easy-to-hold tabs to keep track of each
story, and an audio recording by the voice of Poppy Cat, Joanna Page.
Axel Scheffler has achieved worldwide acclaim for his humorous illustrations,
and his books have been translated into more than 29 languages. He is the
illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man, and Where’s My Mom?
Board Books • 22 Pages • 10 x 10
Four-color Interior • Includes Audio CD • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
9781447277255 • November • $13.99 (NCR) Board Book
Rights: US • Campbell Books
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POPPY CAT
Lara Jones
Poppy Cat is a TV series based on the original books by Lara Jones. In each episode a little girl called Lara invents extraordinary
adventures for her beloved Poppy Cat, then the colorful characters spring to life in stories of friendship and fantasy play.
Lara Jones is the award-winning author of the Poppy Cat series.
Each: Board Books • 18 Pages • 7 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
September • $7.99 (NCR) Board Book • Rights: US • Campbell Books
All Aboard!
A First Storybook
Join Poppy Cat and her friends on an exciting adventure to find buried treasure
Poppy Cat makes adventures extraordinary! This bright and colorful first
storybook is designed to appeal to younger readers and is the perfect introduction to Poppy Cat and her friends and their amazing adventures!
With simple layouts and eye-catching artwork, they will enjoy sharing
these stories again and again.
9780230754003
Blast Off!
A First Storybook
Poppy Cat and her friends blast off into space on another fantastic
adventure
This bright and colorful first storybook is designed to appeal to younger
readers and is the perfect introduction to Poppy Cat and her friends and
their amazing adventures! Poppy Cat decide to have an adventure on a rocket—but what happens when Owl gets sucked out of the ship? And will Egbert be able to handle the controls? With simple layouts and eye-catching
artwork, children will enjoy sharing these stories again and again.
9780230753990
14
POPPY CAT
Each: Four-color Interior • September • Rights: US • Campbell Books
Birthday Treasure
Poppy Cat and her friends seek a treasure in this colorful story
“This bright and colorful board book is perfect for teaching inquisitive
toddlers to count.” —Parents in Touch
Poor Alma is really upset when she realizes she has lost her new necklace,
but Poppy Cat has a brilliant idea to make her feel better . . . a hunt for
buried treasure!
Picture Books • 24 Pages • 10 x 10 • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9780230754034 • $8.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book
Poppy Cat’s Sticker Scene Fun!
Join Poppy Cat and friends on a new, sticker-filled adventure
This brilliant Poppy Cat sticker book is bursting with brightly colored scenes and puzzles, featuring Poppy Cat and all her friends. With more than 80 stickers, it’s perfect for
rainy days, journeys, and holidays.
Activity • 16 Pages • 8.5 x 11.5 • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9780230753976 • $6.99 (NCR) Saddle-Stitched
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Angry BirdsTM Downloaded
Egmont UK
The incredibly addictive video game is now available
downloaded
The survival of the Angry Birds is at stake! Join the Angry
Birds in an epic battle to protect their eggs from the Bad
Piggies. Slingshot across Piggy Island and pop some pesky
pigs along the way. With puzzles, fold-out sections, mazes, quizzes, stickers, and more, this is what Angry Birds
fans have been waiting for! Angry Birds Downloaded is
the perfect way to enjoy Angry Birds offline.
Egmont UK is the UK’s largest children’s book and magazine publisher.
Activity • 48 Pages • 7.25 x 9.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 5 & Up • Grades K & Up
9781405277129 • September • $9.99 (NCR) Paper
Rights: US • Egmont UK
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Doodle Jump® Downloaded
Egmont UK
The bestselling mobile app is now available in the form
of an activity book
Journey up the sheets of graph paper, jumping from one
platform to the next, picking up jet packs, avoiding black
holes, and blasting bad guys with nose balls along the way.
With exclusive info, mazes, stickers, logic puzzles, fun doodle activities, and cool things to make, this book is what
doodle jump fans have been waiting for!
Egmont UK is the UK’s largest children’s book and magazine publisher.
Activity • 48 Pages • 7.25 x 9.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781405273312 • September • $9.99 (NCR) Paper
Rights: US • Egmont UK
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0 to 20
David Hawcock
A lovely, highly designed way to learn to count
Second in this stylish series by paper engineer David Hawcock.
Open each of the 21 spreads and a pop-up number emerges
against a color background. Little icons like teddy bears and
robots appear on each spread to make counting even more fun.
A book for children and adults alike.
David Hawcock is a paper engineer whose pop-up titles include The Amazing Pop-up, Pull-out Space Shuttle, and The
Pop-Up Book of Ships.
Novelty • 52 Pages • 5 x 4
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781857078985 • November • $14.99 (Can $17.99) Cloth
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Aa to Zz
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Monsters, Inc.
An Augmented Reality Book
Caroline Rowlands
The ultimate book for little Monsters, Inc.
fans, covering the characters from both
Monsters, Inc. movies
Welcome to the amazing world of Monstropolis! With the digital magic of augmented reality,
this book brings all your favorite furry friends
to life with jaw-dropping animations that you
can interact with on your computer screen. See
what you look like as a monster, make friends
with Mike and see him do funny tricks, then
play a game on the scare floor where you slam
the door on rascal Randall! This wonderful
guide to the characters of both Monsters, Inc.
and Monsters University movies is filled with
fun facts and features—plus four awesome augmented reality experiences.
Caroline Rowlands is a children’s author. Titles
she has worked on The Halloween Tattoo Book
and The Fashion & Friendship Tattoo Book as
well as many popular children’s brands and licensed properties.
Fiction • 32 Pages • 10.25 x 9
Ages 5–8 • Grades K–3
9781780972473 • September
$18.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US
Carlton
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PC Operating System: Windows XP SP3 or above, Windows Vista, Windows 7
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Macintosh Operating System: Mac OS 10.5 and over
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MY FIRST DISCOVERIES
A press-out “torch” is slipped between the transparent plastic and black pages,
revealing a related image underneath, and giving the sense of exploring in the dark.
Educational and playful, these books encourage observation, concentration, and reading.
Each: Nonfiction • 6.5 x 7 • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
December • $12.99 (Can $15.99) Board Book • Rights: US & Canada • Moonlight Publishing
Ants
Rene Mettler
Learn all about ants, one of the strongest and most well-organized of creatures on the planet
This book provides a vivid visual demonstration on why the reputation of ants
for organization and hard work is fully justified. They live in large communities and build impressive homes in the form of anthills with multiple chambers
inside. There are 12,000 different kinds of ants, some carnivorous, who eat
other insects, and some vegetarian. They are remarkable in being able to carry
objects as much eight times their size and 20 times their own weight. They show
clear signs of intelligent communication and high levels of collaboration. Yet for
some other animals and birds ants are simply their favorite food!
Rene Mettler is the author of Birds, The Egg, and The Jungle.
36 Pages • 81 Color Illustrations • 9781851034321
Tractors
Pierre-Marie Valat
Learn all about tractors—those working machines that delight children
across the world
Tractors have a great fascination for children and this book, with its fine illustrations, demonstrates just why these powerful machines continue to create such excitement. The modern work horse is shown in its critical daily role on the farm as
it powers and pulls machinery for multiple tasks. The reader can also see tractors
that have been developed for special functions in ports and airports, vineyards,
and olive groves.
Pierre-Marie Valat is the author of Fruit, Shapes, and Let’s Look Inside the Body.
Gabriel Rebufello is an illustrator.
34 Pages • 47 Color Illustrations • 9781851034352
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MY FIRST DISCOVERIES
Sylvaine Peyrols
Sylvaine Peyrols is the author of The Body, Earth and Sky, Farm Animals, and How the Body Works.
Each: Nonfiction • 36 Pages • 6.5 x 7 • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2 • December
$12.99 (Can $15.99) Board Book • Rights: US & Canada • Moonlight Publishing
The Owl
And Other Night Creatures
In this engaging look at the lives of owls, see how they capture prey, raise
their young, and more
Through the lively illustrations of this book owls come to life before the reader.
Watch an owl hunt by moonlight and sweep down on its prey. Learn how the
soft edges of its wing feathers deaden the sound of its beating wings. See how
owl parents rear their young in nests made of their own food pellets, and as a
bonus you can learn about other nocturnal birds and night-flying animals, such
as bats.
60 Color Illustrations • 9781851034345
How Animals Sleep
A unique look at the many varying ways, times, and places that different
animals sleep
Mammals, insects, fish, and reptiles all get tired like us and need to sleep. This
book illustrates vividly how and where they sleep in many different ways and at
different times. Fish, snakes, and insects sleep with their eyes open. Birds sleep
perched in trees without falling off. Bats sleep upside down for 20 hours a day.
Sleeping whales and dolphins keep a part of their brains awake at all times so
that they can go to the surface when they need air. Horses, elephants, zebras,
and giraffes sleep standing up and for less than four hours a day.
85 Color Illustrations • 9781851034338
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The Egg
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Weather
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LET’S LOOK
Andrea Pinnington
Illustrations by Caz Buckingham
“These books have sturdy card pages that mean they can be used repeatedly and still retain their glossy attractive
appearance—Caz Buckingham’s designs and illustrations are exceptional. Thirty common butterflies are featured with stickers
for each and a meadow scene to complete. Information includes parts of a butterfly, facts, food and life cycle. Also available
Let’s Look for Wild Flowers and Let’s Look for Garden Wildlife—together, the series makes an excellent way to encourage
children to get outside and enjoy wildlife.” —Parents in Touch Online Magazine on Let’s Look for Butterflies
Encouraging children to get outside, these activity books include a general introduction to nature and wildlife while
presenting an array of fascinating facts. At the heart of the books are the easy and hard “what can you spot” pages
with a colorful picture gallery of nature that readers can find and tick off. When children aren’t out and about looking,
each book includes 30 stickers to use on the fold-out play scene at the back of the book.
Andrea Pinnington is the author of numerous children’s activity books, including Animals, My Body, and The Princess
Creativity Book. Caz Buckingham is an illustrator and graphic designer. She worked for more than 20 years for large corporate
publishers before setting up Fine Feather Press with her business partner, Andrea Pinnington. Caz’s distinctive designs
and illustrations are a combination of artwork and photography that draw children into the world of plants and
animals. Caz and Andrea take all the photographs for their books.
Let’s Look for Minibeasts
A Spot & Learn, Stick & Play Book
Get children outside with these fun activities which form
the perfect introduction to bugs
Children love creepy crawlies, and this is a simple and engaging introduction to their fascinating world. There are two
spreads devoted to easy and hard things to spot where children can tick off the things they see. Two final pages focus
on the incredible array of techniques minibeasts use to avoid
being eaten, and there’s a colorful guide to beetles. When children have finished looking out for bugs they can have fun
playing with the stickers on the fold-out grassy play scene at
the back.
Activity/Nonfiction • 18 Pages • 8 x 11.5
70 Color Photos • 20 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior
Ages 4–8 • Grades Pre-K–3
9781908489234 • September
$7.99 (Can $9.99) Saddle-Stitched
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LET’S LOOK
Let’s Look for Trees
A Spot & Learn, Stick & Play Book
Get children outside with these fun activities which form the perfect
introduction to trees
Get children outside with this fun activity book that forms the perfect
introduction to the majestic world of trees. Being able to recognize even a
few trees is a skill that will stay with children for life. There are two spreads
devoted to easy and hard trees to spot that shows the leaves, flowers, and
fruits where appropriate, and where children can tick off the things they
see. Two final pages focus on the life cycle of the oak tree and the seasons
of the year in keeping with many science school curricula. When children
have finished trying to find different trees, they can have fun playing with
the stickers on the fold-out woodland play scene at the back.
Activity/Nonfiction • 18 Pages • 8 x 11.5
50 Color Photos • 20 B/W Illustrations • Four-color Interior
Ages 4–8 • Grades Pre-K–3
9781908489241 • September • $7.99 (Can $9.99) Saddle-Stitched
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Garden Birds
Let’s Look
for Butterflies
Let’s Look for
Wild Flowers
Let’s Look for
Garden Wildlife
Let’s Look
on the Seashore
Let’s Look
on the Farm
Let’s Look in
Ponds & Rivers
Let’s Look in
Woods & Forests
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PATRICKGEORGE
PatrickGeorge
PatrickGeorge is an independent publisher based in the UK that offers a full range of graphic design and illustration services.
By focusing on unique designs and bold illustrations, they aim to produce books for kids that are witty and educational,
colorful and accessible, challenging and stimulating, and—perhaps most importantly—fun.
Animal Rescue
Bold, friendly, and appealing illustrations with
interactive transparent pages make this book ideal
for young animal enthusiasts
This is a book in which you become a rescue hero. Simply turn the transparent page and rescue the animals!
It’s fun, it’s simple, and it’s a gentle introduction to the
importance of animal welfare. This is a book without
words which enables the reader to choose the appropriate level of input for the child. Which animals would
you rescue? Great for enriching vocabulary, encourage
awareness, and learning about our environment, this is
the perfect gift book, and a fun learning tool. A percentage of the royalties from this book will be donated to
the Born Free Foundation.
Picture Books/Novelty • 54 Pages • 9 x 8
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781908473127 • November
$13.99 (Can $16.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • PatrickGeorge
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PATRICKGEORGE
Each: Novelty • 60 Pages • 9 x 8 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
October • $13.99 (Can $16.99) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US & Canada • PatrickGeorge
Oh No!
Flip the acetate pages to see what happens next in this wordless book
filled with stunning illustrations that challenge enquiring minds
A boy’s kite is stuck up a tree and the boy is up a ladder to get it. Can you
guess what will happen next? Turn the acetate page and “oh no” he’s fallen
off! An owl is up in a tree and he hasn’t noticed the cat licking his lips down
below. Turn the acetate page and “oh no” the cat has got the owl. Some
children are looking at a gorilla in his cage at the zoo. Have they noticed
the monkey dangling some keys? Turn the page and . . . “oh no!” Children
will laugh with delight as they watch the situation transform before their
very eyes. By flipping the clear transparent page back and forth, they can
create the action repeatedly. This is a lighthearted book without words,
designed to promote discussion and vocabulary building. It is a simple yet
deceptively clever and fun book, perfect for enriching a child’s imagination
and vocabulary.
9781908473097
When I Grow Up . . .
Turn the acetate pages in this simple yet deceptively clever book and
see what the children want to be when they grow up
Imagine rummaging in the dressing-up box and coming across an eye
patch. Put it on and become a pirate! In this book a simple item on a
transparent acetate sheet will magically transform the child on the page.
At such a young age you may dream of being an astronaut, zoo keeper,
or a superhero—anything is possible! Let your imagination flow with this
fun, colorful, and interactive book designed to promote discussion and
vocabulary building. The perfect book to enrich a child’s imagination and
vocabulary, this is also a great gift and fun learning tool.
9781908473103
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FIRST FAVOURITE TALES
Ladybird First Favourite Tales are perfect introductions to timeless and treasured stories,
with amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children.
Each: Classics • 32 Pages • 7.5 x 7.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
September • $7.99 (NCR) Cloth • Rights: US • Ladybird
Chicken Licken
Mandy Ross
Chicken Licken thinks the sky is falling down, so he sets off to tell the king.
What will happen to him and his friends Henny Penny, Turkey Lurkey, and
Goosey Loosey?
Mandy Ross is a children’s author.
9781409309567
The Elves and the Shoemaker
Lorna Read
Illustrations by Jan Lewis
Meet the poor and hungry shoemaker who wakes up one morning to find that
his shoes have been magically made for him!
Lorna Read and Jan Lewis are children’s book creators.
9781409306283
The Gingerbread Man
Alan MacDonald
Based on the traditional fairy tale The Gingerbread Man, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favorite in every home. Follow the gingerbread man as he tries to escape all manner of hungry animals and people!
Alan MacDonald is the author of Fleas! and Trolls, Go Home!
9781409306306
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FIRST FAVOURITE TALES
Each: Classics • 32 Pages • 7.5 x 7.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
October • $7.99 (NCR) Cloth • Rights: US • Ladybird
Little Red Riding Hood
Mandy Ross
Find out why grandmother has such big teeth in this classic tale!
Mandy Ross is the author of Hello Lily!
9781409306313
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Irene Yates
“Who’s that trip-trapping over my bridge?” How will the billy goats cross the
troll’s bridge?
Irene Yates is the author of My First Spanish Picture Dictionary and My First
French Picture Dictionary.
9781409306337
The Three Little Pigs
Nicola Baxter
Join the three little pigs as they set off to see the world, build their houses, and
encounter the big, bad wolf.
Nicola Baxter is the author of Castle Under Attack and Mission to the Arctic.
9781409306320
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FIRST FAVOURITE TALES
Each: Classics • 32 Pages • 7.5 x 7.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
November • $7.99 (NCR) Cloth • Rights: US • Ladybird
The Enormous Turnip
Irene Yates
Find out what happens when a very, very large turnip doesn’t want to be
pulled out of the ground!
Irene Yates is a children’s book creator.
9781409309574
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Nicola Baxter
Follow the naughty Goldilocks into the house of the three bears, and see what
happens when they come home and find her!
Nicola Baxter is the author of Castle Under Attack and Mission to the Arctic.
9781409306290
Jack and the Beanstalk
Iona Treahy
Jack’s mother is very angry when he swaps their only cow for some magic
beans. But before Jack knows it, he is off on a big adventure!
Iona Treahy is the author of The Knights of Fix-a-Lot.
9781409309598
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FIRST FAVOURITE TALES
Each: Classics • 32 Pages • 7.5 x 7.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
December • $7.99 (NCR) Cloth • Rights: US • Ladybird
The Little Red Hen
Ronne Randall
The little red hen decides to plant some wheat, but the lazy cat, dog, and rat
won’t help her!
Ronne Randall is the author of The Hanukkah Mice.
9781409309581
The Magic Porridge Pot
Alan MacDonald
Find out what happens when a magic pot won’t stop cooking porridge!
Alan MacDonald is the author of Fleas! and Trolls, Go Home!
9781409309543
The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen
Mandy Cross
Find out what happens when a naughty fox tries to capture a clever little hen!
Mandy Ross is the author of Hello Lily!
9781409309550
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LADYBIRD CLASSICS
Ladybird Classics offer abridged retellings of classic stories, perfect for independent readers or to share
with younger children. Brand-new illustrations and a marker ribbon make these books feel extra special.
Each: Classics • 72 Pages • 5.5 x 8.25 • 24 Color Illustrations • 6 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–8 • Grades K–3
September • $8.99 (NCR) Cloth • Rights: US • Ladybird
Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
Alice in Wonderland has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing
with young children, while retaining all the best-loved parts of the story, such as the White
Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, and the Cheshire Cat.
Lewis Carroll (1832–1898) is most famous for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its
sequel Through the Looking Glass.
9781409311232
Black Beauty
Anna Sewell
Black Beauty has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with
young children, while retaining all the key parts of the story including Black Beauty’s friendship with Ginger, his treatment at the hands of his owners, and fascinating historical detail
about how horses had many different uses in the days before cars.
Anna Sewell (1820–1878) was a novelist, best known for Black Beauty.
9781409311249
A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing
with young children, while retaining all the key parts of the story including the three spirits
of Christmas Past, Present, and Future; little Tiny Tim and his father, Bob Cratchit; and, of
course, the old miser Ebenezer Scrooge.
Charles Dickens (1812–1870) is one of the grand masters of Victorian literature.
Seasonal • 9781409312215
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LADYBIRD CLASSICS
Each: Classics • 72 Pages • 5.5 x 8.25 • 24 Color Illustrations • 6 B/W Illustrations
$8.99 (NCR) Cloth • Rights: US • Ladybird
Gulliver’s Travels
Jonathan Swift
Gulliver’s Travels has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with
young children, while retaining all the key parts of Gulliver’s travels and adventures in the
strange lands of Lilliput and Brobdingnag.
Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) was a noted author, poet, political activist, and an ordained priest
of the Church of Ireland. He is best known for his works of satire.
Ages 5–8 • Grades K–3 • 9781409311270 • September
Heidi
Johanna Spyri
Heidi has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children, while retaining all the key parts of the story including Heidi’s friendship with Peter, her
life in Frankfurt with Clara, and fascinating details about life in the mountains.
Johanna Spyri (1827–1901) was an author of children’s stories, and is best known for Heidi.
Ages 5–8 • Grades K–3 • 9781409313571 • November
The Jungle Book
Rudyard Kipling
The Jungle Book has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with
young children, while retaining all the key parts of the story including Mowgli’s life in the
Jungle, his battle with Shere Khan, and fascinating details about learning to live with humans
once more.
Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) is best known for The Jungle Book, Just So Stories, and Kim.
Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7 • 9781409313588 • November
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LADYBIRD CLASSICS
Each: Classics • 72 Pages • 5.5 x 8.25 • 24 Color Illustrations • 6 B/W Illustrations
$8.99 (NCR) Cloth • Rights: US • Ladybird
Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with
young children, while retaining all the key parts of Oliver’s adventures around Victorian
London, including tangles with Fagin and his gang of thieves, pretty Nancy, kindhearted Mr.
Brownlow, and villainous Bill Sikes.
Charles Dickens (1812–1870) is considered one of the English language’s greatest writers.
His works include A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, and A Tale
of Two Cities.
Ages 5–8 • Grades K–3 • 9781409311256 • November
Peter Pan
J. M. Barrie
Peter Pan has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young
children, while retaining all the key parts of the story including Peter’s ongoing feud with
Captain Hook; his adventures with Wendy, John, and Michael; and the friendship between
the Lost Boys.
J. M. Barrie (1860–1937) is best remembered today as the creator of Peter Pan.
Ages 5–8 • Grades K–3 • 9781409312222 • November
The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Secret Garden has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing
with young children, while retaining all the key parts of the story, including the mysterious,
locked secret garden.
Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) is best known for her children’s stories Little Lord
Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden.
Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7 • 9781409311263 • January
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LADYBIRD CLASSICS
Each: Classics • 72 Pages • 5.5 x 8.25 • 24 Color Illustrations • 6 B/W Illustrations • Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7
January • $8.99 (NCR) Cloth • Rights: US • Ladybird
The Three Musketeers
Alexandre Dumas
The Three Musketeers has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children, while retaining all the key parts of the story of d’Artagnan and of
course Athos, Porthos, and Aramis.
Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a French writer and is best known for The Count of
Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.
9781409313557
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing
with young children, while retaining all the key events and characters of the Treasure Island
story, including Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver, and Ben Gunn; deadly pirate battles; shipbound adventures; and the hunt for treasure.
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel
writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr.
Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.
9781409311287
The Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame
The Wind in the Willows has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for
sharing with young children, while retaining all the key parts of the tale of Rat, Mole, Badger, and Toad.
Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) was a British writer, most famous for The Wind in the Willows, a classic of children’s literature.
9781409313564
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EGMONT CLASSICS
Egmont Classics are books to treasure.
Each: Classics • 5 x 8 • November • $16.99 (NCR) Cloth • Rights: US • Egmont Classics
Peter Pan
J. M. Barrie
Fly with Peter Pan to Neverland, a wondrous place where children never grow up
Second to the right and straight on till morning.
Wendy, Michael, and John are on an adventure to magical Neverland with Peter Pan, the boy
who never grows up. But Neverland is also the home of Captain Hook, a dangerous pirate
who’s after Peter. Peter Pan is a classic of children’s literature that still has the power to amaze,
whether you are rediscovering its magic or reading it for the first time. Sales of this edition will
benefit Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, carrying on J. M. Barrie’s bequest
and support of the hospital.
J. M. Barrie (1860–1937) was a Scottish author and playwright best known as the creator of
Peter Pan. He moved to London as an adult and met the Llewelyn Davies family, who were
the inspiration for Peter’s adventures. He gave the rights to the Peter Pan works to London’s
Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital Children’s Charity, who still receive royalties today.
288 Pages • Ages 8 & Up • Grades 3 & Up • 9781405279574
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
This timeless classic is the perfect read for children of all ages
“Dream-like, subversive.” —Quentin Blake
Curiouser and curiouser!
Alice runs after a white rabbit, and is plunged into a strange world of talking animals, tea-drinking mad hatters, and flamingo croquet. Can she find her way out of mixed-up, wonderful Wonderland? This beautiful new edition, published to coincide with the book’s 150th anniversary, is
perfect for readers who know and love Alice’s adventures already or who are discovering them
for the first time. It is an attractive and affordable hardcover that makes the ideal gift.
Lewis Carroll (1832–1998) is the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, an English mathematician, author, and poet. He spent his adult life as a don at Christ Church College, Oxford,
and his most famous books, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass,
were inspired by Alice Liddell, the daughter of the Dean of Christ Church.
288 Pages • Ages 7 & Up • Grades 2 & Up • 9781405279604
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
A classic tale of ships, pirates, treasure, and—above all else—adventure
“A breathless journey . . . a unique work of genius.” —Eoin Colfer
We want that treasure, and we’ll have it!
Hawkins has discovered a terrible plot. Mutiny is in the air on board the Hispaniola, and the
notorious pirate Long John Silver is to blame. Everyone is on the hunt for the cursed gold
buried on Treasure Island . . . Treasure Island is a rip-roaring pirate adventure story that has
never been out of print since it was first published more than 100 years ago.
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer.
He is the author of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Kidnapped, Treasure Island, and many other
works. Treasure Island, first published in 1883, was an immediate success.
288 Pages • Ages 10 & Up • Grades 5 & Up • 9781405279598
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EGMONT CLASSICS
Each: Classics • 5 x 8 • November • $16.99 (NCR) Cloth • Rights: US • Egmont Classics
The Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame
Illustrations by E. H. Shepard
Dive into this heartwarming classic tale of friendship and adventure
Travel, change, interest, excitement!
One day Mole pokes his nose out of his burrow and discovers that the world is an exciting
place. He meets brave Ratty, kind old Badger, and the rascally Mr. Toad, and together they go
adventuring. The Wind in the Willows is a classic animal adventure that charms and enthralls.
This edition contains the original illustrations by E. H. Shepard, a partnership that has never
been bettered.
Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) was a Scottish writer famous for his novels The Wind in the
Willows and The Reluctant Dragon. He worked at the Bank of England until his retirement
in 1908. E. H. Shepard (1879–1976) was an English artist best known for his illustrations of
Winnie the Pooh and The Wind in the Willows.
288 Pages • Ages 7 & Up • Grades 2 & Up • 9781405279567
Just So Stories
Rudyard Kipling
Slip into Rudyard Kipling’s delightfully timeless tales of different animal origins
“Just So Stories was the first book I ever truly loved.” —Michael Morpurgo
This, O my Best Beloved, is a story . . .
How did the Leopard get his spots? Or the Rhinoceros his skin? How was the Alphabet made?
And why does the Cat walk by himself? Rudyard Kipling’s magical Just So Stories is guaranteed to delight, whether you are familiar with the tales or discovering them for the first time.
Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was an English author who wrote novels, poetry, and short
stories. Born in India, he and was brought to England when he was five years old. One of the
best-loved authors of his time, he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907, and his works
include The Jungle Book, Kim, and the Just So Stories.
176 Pages • Ages 6 & Up • Grades 1 & Up • 9781405279611
A Little Princess
Frances Hodgson Burnett
The classic tale of a young girl turned from riches to rags, and how she overcomes obstacles to find happiness
“I’m not sure I could have survived childhood without Frances Hodgson Burnett.”
—Meg Rosoff, author, How I Live Now
I am a princess. All girls are.
Heiress Sara Crewe has everything a little girl could want—until the sudden death of her father leaves her penniless at Miss Minchin’s Seminary. But she discovers that you can still feel
like a princess when you are surrounded by friends, even when you’re poor, cold, and hungry.
A Little Princess is a beloved classic. First published in 1905, it still has the power to delight
readers of all ages.
Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) was an English playwright and author most famous
for her children’s books Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden. She
became a popular writer of both children’s and adult fiction, and helped produce the stage
versions of Little Lord Fauntleroy and A Little Princess.
288 Pages • Ages 8 & Up • Grades 3 & Up • 9781405279581
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Each: Picture Books/Classics • 24 Pages • 6.5 x 7.5 • 11 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
September • $9.99 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US • Little Hare Books
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Illustrations by Anna Walker
Enchanting pictures will ensure that this favorite tale will have pride of place
on every child’s bookshelf
When Goldilocks wanders too far into the woods, she comes across an empty
house, and she’s barely across the threshold before she starts to make a mess of
things. Goldilocks doesn’t mean to do wrong, it just seems to happen that way.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears was first published almost two centuries ago, and
it was told as a folk tale for a long time before that.
Anna Walker is the illustrator of I Love Christmas, I Love My Dad, I Love My
Mom, and Peggy: A Brave Chicken on a Big Adventure.
9781921894923
The Princess and the Pea
Illustrations by Mitch Vane
One of Hans Christian Andersen’s best-loved fairy tales is given a sprightly
and irreverent retelling along with delightful illustrations
It isn’t easy being a prince, mainly because a prince has to find a perfect princess
that he can marry. And how can a prince know whether a princess is real and
true? There’s only one way to find out
Mitch Vane is the author of such children’s books as A Mountain of Mittens, The
Patch, and the Scratch Kitten series.
9781921894930
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Each: Picture Books/Classics • 6.5 x 7.5 • 11 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior
$9.99 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US • Little Hare Books
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Illustrations by Anna Walker
A tale of enchantment, with its magical cloak of invisibility and its avenues of
silver, gold, and diamonds, now creates a whole new web of enchantment for
readers everywhere
The princesses are locked in their room every night, but every morning their party
slippers are worn to tatters. The princesses won’t say how or why, and despite the
King’s threats, no one can work it out. Just when the King is at his wits end, an unlikely character walks into town. Will he reveal the princesses’ secret? Or will he lose his
head like the others before him?
Anna Walker is the illustrator of I Love Christmas, I Love My Dad, I Love My Mom,
and Peggy: A Brave Chicken on a Big Adventure.
24 Pages • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K • 9781742974019 • September
The Ugly Duckling
Illustrations by Jonathan Bentley
One of Hans Christian Andersen’s best-loved and most well-known fairy tales,
with luminous illustrations by picture book favorite Jonathan Bentley
The little grey duckling looks nothing like the others. His feathers are scruffy and his
feet are too big. He is teased and tormented from dawn til dusk, and no one ever asks
him to play. What will become of him? And will he ever learn to love himself?
Jonathan Bentley is the illustrator of The Best Kind of Kiss, Have You Seen Duck?,
and The Little Crooked House.
24 Pages • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K • 9781921894909 • September
Jack and the Beanstalk
Illustrations by Andrew Joyner
One of the most popular English folk tales, dating back hundreds of years, gets a
modern retelling with hilarious illustrations
Jack is lazy. Instead of walking the cow to market, he sits on a log. And instead of
selling the cow for a good price, he swaps her for a handful of beans. Luckily for Jack,
these are no ordinary beans.
Andrew Joyner is the author of the Boris series, which includes Boris on the Move and
Boris Gets a Lizard.
32 Pages • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2 • 9781742975245 • December
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Each: Picture Books/Classics • 24 Pages • 6.5 x 7.5 • 11 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior
December • $9.99 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US • Little Hare Books
The Three Little Pigs
Illustrations by Jonathan Bentley
A popular English folk tale that has been told in hundreds of different ways
around the world, and this bright new retelling gives the tale a fresh coat of
paint with Jonathan Bentley’s adorable illustrations
When three little pigs build themselves houses—one of straw, one of sticks, and
one of bricks—they don’t expect a big bad wolf to come and blow them all
down. But that’s what happens . . . until the wolf comes to the house made of
bricks. Then it’s the wolf who runs into trouble.
Jonathan Bentley is the illustrator of The Best Kind of Kiss, Have You Seen
Duck?, and The Little Crooked House.
Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K • 9781921894916
Little Red Riding Hood
Illustrations by Anna Pignataro
A lively retelling, with inspired illustrations by the author of Mama, How Long
Will You Love Me?
Little Red Riding Hood is as good as can be—except when she isn’t. One day she
meets a wolf in the woods. When he suggests she wander off the path to pick flowers,
that’s exactly what she does, even though her mother said not to dawdle. Meanwhile,
the wolf is up to no good. Things soon go wrong for Little Red Riding Hood. But
what will happen to the wolf?
Anna Pignataro is the bestselling author of Mama, How Long Will You Love Me?;
Mama, Will You Hold My Hand; and Mama, Will I Be Yours Forever?
Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2 • 9781921894879
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Each: Picture Books/Classics • 24 Pages • 6.5 x 7.5 • 11 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
February • $9.99 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US • Little Hare Books
Henny Penny
Illustrations by Tamsin Ainslie
This fresh retelling is sure to remain a favorite for many years to come
Henny Penny is pecking at her corn when something drops on her head. She is sure
it dropped from the sky, which can only mean one thing—the sky is falling and the
world is about to end. Henny Penny sets off to deliver the terrible news to the king.
Her friends join her along the way—and so does someone else who is not so friendly.
Tamsin Ainslie is the illustrator of I Can Say Please and I Can Say Thank You.
9781921894954
Puss in Boots
Illustrations by Cécile Becq
One of Charles Perrault’s most popular Mother Goose tales is brought to stunning new life
When a miller’s youngest son inherits nothing but a cat, he thinks he might as well
make himself a hat out of it. What else would it be good for? But this is no ordinary
cat—and one of the first things she demands is a handsome pair of boots.
Cécile Becq is a French illustrator.
9781742975368
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Illustrations by Gaye Chapman
The story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff has been Norway’s best-loved folk tale
for nearly 200 years, and this lively retelling features exceptional illustrations by
the talented Gaye Chapman
The Billy Goats Gruff are headed up the mountain, but to get there they must first
cross a bridge. The trouble is, a troll lives underneath it and he is very keen to gobble
up those goats, one after the other. Luckily, the billy goats are smart. Luckier still,
the troll is stupid.
Gaye Chapman is an award-winning artist and the illustrator of Kaito’s Cloth, Little
Blue, and Precious Olive.
9781742974002
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YONEZU BOARD BOOKS
Yusuke Yonezu
Yusuke Yonezu is an author, an illustrator, and the creator of Circles, Moving Blocks, Squares,
The Rainbow Chameleon, We Love Each Other, and the Guess What? series of board books.
Time for Bed, Nori
Brigitte Weninger
The perfect bedtime routine book, with
fun, interactive flaps designed by master
artist Yusuke Yonezu
• Co-op available
This playful, interactive board book is perfect
for getting little ones ready for bed. Each page
has a durable lift-the-flap that allows children
to help Nori through his bedtime routine, from
brushing teeth to goodnight kisses. Young children will love helping Nori go off to bed, before doing so themselves.
Brigitte Weninger has written more than 50
acclaimed picture books, among them the internationally successful Davy series.
Board Books • 12 Pages • 6.5 x 6.5
Four-color Interior
Ages Up to 3 • Grades Up to Pre-K
9789888240418 • September
$9.99 (Can $11.99) Board Book
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YONEZU BOARD BOOKS
Triangles
A clever guessing game about shapes to stimulate the
imagination
• Co-op available
Learning shapes is a lot more fun when there are surprises involved, and this die-cut board book from master
artist and designer Yusuke Yonezu is full of them. Angles
and triangles are everywhere, and the shapes and colors
found in everyday objects come to life when the pages
of the book are turned. The interactive format will both
educate and entertain the youngest of readers.
Board Books • 26 Pages • 6.5 x 6.5
Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Grades Up to Pre-K
9789888240692 • October
$11.99 (Can $13.99) Board Book
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Also available:
Each: • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Board Book
Circles
9789888240678
Squares
9789888240685
Yonezu Board Book
18-Copy Counter Display
9781495607240
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The Snowball
Giuliano Ferri
A simple, wordless celebration of winter joy—
with a delightful surprise ending
• Co-op available
What happens when you take a little snowball and
try to make it bigger? You might roll it up a hill,
you might even get some friends to help you roll
it, until the snowball is huge. But what happens
when gravity takes over? In this adorably hilarious,
wordless board book, artist Giuliano Ferri uses
clever die-cuts to bring humor and anticipation to a
charming story of what happens when the snowball
of your dreams goes off course.
Giuliano Ferri is an artist, an animator, and an
award-winning illustrator of many children’s
books, including The Animals’ Christmas, Ant and
Grasshopper, The Apple King, Best Friends, and
Nino’s Magical Night. He is also the author and
illustrator of Little Tad Grows Up; Luke & the Little Seed; Mummy, Mummy, Where Are You?; and
Night, Night, Sleep Tight!
Board Books/Seasonal
16 Pages • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior
Ages Up to 3 • Grades Up to Pre-K
9789888240425 • October
$9.99 (Can $11.99) Board Book
Rights: World • minedition
Also available:
Luke & the Little Seed
9789888240944
$17.99 (Can $21.99)
Hardcover Picture Book
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Nino’s Magical Night
9789888240753
$19.99 (Can $23.99)
Hardcover Picture Book
Peekaboo
9789888240937
$11.99 (Can $13.99)
Board Book
FIVE NICE MICE
Five Nice Mice Build a House
Chisato Tashiro
The Five Nice Mice devise a creative solution to their housing dilemma, only to face an all too familiar challenge—in
feline form
“Five Nice Mice series hits the road. . . . Tashiro gives
each mouse a distinct look and personality, and kids will
have fun picking them out of the crowd. The moral here
is simple—an edible prize is best shared with friends—
and who can argue with that? These mice really are nice.”
—Heather Seggel, BookPage, on Five Nice Mice & the
Great Car Race
• Co-op available
Necessity is the mother of invention and this is exactly what the
Five Nice Mice learn in their new adventure. They search for a
new place to live because the cats in their neighborhood make
life too dangerous. What they find is a mountain of things that
have been discarded. The city dump becomes a mountain of
treasure and they find everything they need to build their dream
house. But their dream almost comes to an end when a cat
comes to their new neighborhood. The little mice are able solve
this problem too, with a bit of understanding and a lot of heart.
Chisato Tashiro is a children’s book author and illustrator.
She illustrated the picture book Voices of the Forest for Expo
2005, the world’s fair held in Aichi, Japan. She is the author
and illustrator of Chameleon’s Colors and Five Nice Mice &
the Great Car Race.
Picture Books/Fiction • 36 Pages • 9.25 x 11.25
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9789888240395 • October
$17.99 (Can $21.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: World • minedition
Also available:
Five Nice Mice &
the Great Car Race
9789888240739
$17.99 (Can $21.99)
Hardcover Picture Book
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My Bedtime Monster
Annelies Schwarz
Illustrations by Kveta Pacovská
A wild bedtime story that celebrates the power of imagination
with lavish, eccentric illustrations
• Co-op available
Little Rikki wishes she had a pet that could do anything she wanted:
be cuddly or fierce, small or large, or swim or fly. Though her mother
tells her no such creature exists, Rikki is pretty certain it must. Sure
enough, given Rikki’s active imagination, her dream pet shows up to
take her on an unforgettable journey that is both exciting and a little
scary. This is a magical book, full of wonder and whimsy, sure to
appeal to young dreamers.
Annelies Schwarz is a children’s book author who teaches fine arts in
Bremen. Kveta Pacovská is an artist and illustrator who has won the
prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal. She is the author-illustrator of Number Circus.
Picture Books • 24 Pages • 11.5 x 8.625
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9789888240470 • October
$19.99 (Can $23.99) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: World
minedition
MINEDITION MINIBOOKS
The Little Flower King
Kveta Pacovská
A simple tale with an upbeat ending, bursting with brilliant color and sparkle,
from an award-winning artist
• Co-op available
The little flower king is lonely. Perhaps his garden full of colorful tulips will cheer
him up. But he longs for a princess to enjoy it with him. Where can she be? Kveta
Pacovská’s uniquely vibrant illustrations weave a magical spell in this sweet picture
book for young readers.
Kveta Pacovská is an artist and illustrator who has won the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal. She is the author-illustrator of Number Circus.
Picture Books • 40 Pages • 5.75 x 7.25
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9789888240982 • December • $10.99 (Can $12.99) Hardcover Picture Book
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A Prayer for World Peace
Jane Goodall
Illustrations by Feeroozeh Golmohammadi
A universal message of hope and serenity among all of Earth’s inhabitants
• Co-op available
Jane Goodall is a world-renowned naturalist who brings her passion and her
quest for understanding between all the Earth’s creatures to the fore in this
beautiful and affecting prayer for world peace. She asks us all to rise above our
dogmas, to bring a spirit of generosity to the living world around us, to pray
for justice and for those who are suffering. Illustrated with rich and colorful
artwork, this is prayer that’s both personal and universal and one that will
speak to people of all ages from all backgrounds.
Jane Goodall is an anthropologist and UN Messenger of Peace, widely known
for her studies of chimpanzees, for conservation, and for animal welfare. She
is the author of numerous books, including The Chimpanzee Children of
Gombe, Doctor White, The Eagle and the Wren, and With Love. Feeroozeh
Golmohammadi is an artist and the first woman from Iran to win international recognition in the field of arts. Her art is exhibited widely around the world,
and she has won a number of prestigious international awards.
Nonfiction/Inspirational • 48 Pages • 6.75 x 11
14 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9789888240494 • October • $17.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth • Rights: World
minedition
Also available:
Chimpanzee
Children of Gombe
9789888240838
$19.99 (Can $23.99) Cloth
Doctor White
9789888240746
$17.99 (Can $21.99)
Hardcover Picture Book
The Eagle & the Wren
9789888240890
$9.99 (Can $11.99)
Hardcover Picture Book
With Love
9789888240906
$9.99 (Can $11.99)
Hardcover Picture Book
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Sadako’s Cranes
Judith Loske
A timeless story, beautifully told and illustrated by
Judith Loske
• Co-op available
Based on the true story of Sadako Sasaki, who lived in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb was dropped on August
6, 1945, Sadako’s Cranes tells the story of her battle with
leukemia. When Sadako hears of a Japanese legend which
says that a person who folds 1,000 paper cranes is granted a wish, she begins folding cranes. Her wish was simply
to live. Loske’s beautiful illustrations are based on colored
pencil drawings that have been digitally processed.
Judith Loske is an artist and illustrator who studied at the
Ruhrakademie in Schwerte, Germany.
Picture Books/Education Resource
48 Pages • 8.625 x 11.5 • Four-color Interior
Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9789888341009 • September
$18.99 (Can $22.99) Cloth • Rights: World • minedition
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The Paradise Bird
Marcus Pfister
From the author of The Rainbow Fish, a young bird
finds the cure for boredom
• Co-op available
• Author’s previous books sold more than
15 million copies
The ravens are as bored as can be, but luckily something
interesting tumbles at them in the form of a bright and noisy
paradise bird. And this colorful bird is about to change their
outlook on life in ways they never expected. Before long, the
flock of sullen ravens will be on its feet dancing, as will anyone who reads this funny, spirited book that will delight any
child who claims to be bored.
Marcus Pfister is an award-winning Swiss author and illustrator of children’s picture books. He is author of numerous books, including The Little Moon Raven, The Rainbow
Fish, and the Rainbow Fish series of children’s picture books,
which have been translated into more than 80 languages and
were turned into an animated television series.
Picture Books/Fiction • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 11.5
32 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior
Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9789888240432 • September
$18.99 (Can $22.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: World • minedition
Also available:
The Little
Moon Raven
9789888240814
$19.99 (Can $23.99)
Hardcover Picture Book
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Like a Wolf
Géraldine Elschner
Illustrations by Antoine Guilloppé
A dog, feared and mistreated by everyone, is rescued and cared for by a man
who needs and appreciates him
• Co-op available
Pointed ears, sharp teeth, and a back slightly bent under dark fur: a lonely dog gets
mistaken for a wolf. No one came close—no one dared—so the sad dog howled.
Until one day, someone reached out a hand to him.
Géraldine Elschner has translated many books from German to French and French
to German. She is the author of several children’s books, including The Cat and
the Bird, The Little Hippo, Mark’s Messy Room, and Where Is the Frog? Antoine
Guilloppé is the illustrator of many children’s books, including One Scary Night
and White Fang.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 11.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9789888240449 • September • $17.99 (Can $21.99) Hardcover Picture Book
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The Nativity
Géraldine Elschner
Illustrations by Giotto di Bondone
Exquisite artwork with gold foil and a skillfully written text convey the universal
appeal of the Christmas story to children of all ages
The account of Jesus’ birth, familiar to children around the world, is powerfully retold
here. Giotto’s unsurpassed fresco cycle of the Nativity brings the story to vibrant life,
while Geraldine Elschner’s thoughtful text engages readers young and old.
Géraldine Elschner has translated many books from German to French and French to
German. She is the author of several children’s books, including The Cat and the Bird,
The Little Hippo, Mark’s Messy Room, and Where Is the Frog? Giotto di Bondone
(known simply as Giotto) completed a fresco cycle in approximately 1305 that is one of
the most important masterpieces in Western art. It can be found in the Arena Chapel in
the church of St Maria della Carita in Padua, Italy.
Seasonal/Religious • 32 Pages • 8.625 x 11.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9789888240463 • September
$17.99 (Can $21.99) Hardcover Picture Book
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The Red Apple
Feridun Oral
Author-illustrator Feridun Oral’s gentle, beautifully illustrated, and timeless tale of
cooperation and problem-solving that celebrates the world of animals
• Co-op available
On a cold winter’s day, Rabbit leaves his burrow in search of food, but all he can find is
a single red apple hanging far out of reach. Rabbit tries and tries to get his animal friends
to help him reach it, but none of them can manage it. When they accidentally wake Bear
from her hibernation, they all work together to figure out a way to get what they want.
Feridun Oral is a children’s book illustrator whose work has been published throughout
the world. He has participated in many national and international exhibitions and is the
recipient of many awards, including an award from UNESCO in Japan. He is the illustrator of The Message of the Birds.
Picture Books • 36 Pages • 8.625 x 11.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9789888240005 • September • $17.99 (Can $21.99) Hardcover Picture Book
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The Hare & the Hedgehog
Brothers Grimm
Illustrations by Jonas Lauströer
Richly detailed and realistic illustrations bring this rarely published,
humorous Brothers Grimm masterpiece to life
• Co-op available
When a hare insults a humble hedgehog one morning in the field, they
challenge each other to a race. The hare is sure he will win the race and
get the gold coin. But the hedgehog has a secret plan up his sleeve that
will demonstrate how brain power can beat brawn any day of the week.
With masterful illustrations by Jonas Lauströer, this gem from the Brothers
Grimm leaps off the page, and will delight fairy tale fans of all ages.
The Brothers Grimm are famous throughout the world for their tales and
legends, which have been translated, retold, and illustrated by myriad authors and artists. Jonas Lauströer is the illustrator of The Old Shepherd
and Reynard the Fox.
Picture Books/Classics • 48 Pages • 11.25 x 8.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9789888240401 • September
$18.99 (Can $22.99) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: World
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MINEDITION MINIBOOKS
Hans Christian Andersen
Illustrations by Lisbeth Zwerger
Translated by Anthea Bell
• Co-op available
Hans Christian Andersen is revered worldwide for his more than 160 fairy tales, including many cherished favorites
such as The Little Mermaid, The Princess ad the Pea, and The Ugly Ducking. Lisbeth Zwerger is one of the most
highly regarded illustrators of children’s books and was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1990 to recognize
her lifetime contribution to children’s literature. She is the author and illustrator of numerous books, including
The Little Mermaid and Tales from the Brothers Grimm. Anthea Bell is an award-winning translator who has
translated numerous Cornelia Funke novels and many Hans Christian Andersen stories.
Each: Picture Books/Classics • 45 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: World • minedition
10 Andersen Fairy Tales
Selected and Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger
Illustrated by an award-winning artist, a collection favorite fairy tales
This handsome and easy-to-read mini edition features eight tales from beloved storyteller Hans Christian Andersen and pairs old favorites, including “Thumbelina” and
“The Emperor’s New Clothes,” with lesser-known tales, such as “The Sandman”
and “The Jumper.” Acclaimed children’s book illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger’s evocative and exquisite illustrations perfectly capture the mood of these enduring tales.
96 Pages • 5.25 x 7.25
9789888240876 • September • $13.99 (Can $16.99)
The Little Mermaid
A beloved Hans Christian Andersen tale, illustrated by one of the greatest children’s illustrators of our time
The story of the little mermaid who fell in love with a human boy is well-known and
loved by millions—but in the hands of internationally acclaimed illustrator Lisbeth
Zwerger, it feels brand new. This poignant tale of unrequited love and self-sacrifice
helped establish Andersen as one of the foremost writers of fairy tales in the world.
Zwerger’s signature illustrations add fresh whimsy and charm to Andersen’s creation, and her art harmonizes perfectly with the carefully edited translation.
48 Pages • 5.75 x 7.75
9789888240975 • October • $9.99 (Can $11.99)
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Vasilisa the Beautiful
A Russian Folktale
Illustrations by Anna Morgunova
Translated by Anthea Bell
A modern retelling of a classic folk tale brought to
life through vivid, rich artwork
• Co-op available
When Vasilisa’s mother dies, she leaves behind a magical doll to look after Vasilisa in times of distress. And
distress is close at hand when Vasilisa’s father remarries, and her new stepmother and stepsisters send her
on an errand to the terrifying witch Baba Yaga, who
has an appetite for anything that enters the deep, dark
forest. But with her fearlessness and her magical doll,
Vasilisa not only passes Baba Yaga’s arduous tests,
but she also obtains the magic she needs to free herself
from a life of servitude. This enchanting retelling of a
classic Russian folk tale is brought to spectacular life
by Anna Morgunova’s breathtaking art.
Anna Morgunova is an award-winning children’s book
illustrator. Anthea Bell is an award-winning translator
who has translated numerous Cornelia Funke novels
and many Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen stories, including The Pied Piper of Hamelin and
The Snow Queen.
Folklore/Picture Books • 48 Pages • 10.75 x 9.75 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9789888240500 • November • $19.99 (Can $23.99) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: World • minedition
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Wild Eggs
A Tale of Arctic Egg Hunting
Suzie Napayok
Illustrations by Jonathan Wright
Summer vacation becomes exciting when Akuluk goes egg hunting with her grandparents in
the Arctic
• Co-op available
Akuluk is not excited about visiting her grandparents in Nunavut. She would rather head south for
summer vacation, somewhere with roller coasters
and cotton candy. There can’t be much to do way
up there, Akuluk figures. But as soon as she steps
off the plane and sees all the exciting animals that
the tundra has to offer, Akuluk forgets all about
her dreams of going south. On her first full day in
Nunavut, she can’t wait to travel out on the land
with her grandfather to hunt for wild eggs. As she
learns about the different types of eggs, how to collect them properly, and the delicious meals that can
be prepared with them, Akuluk knows that this is
just the beginning of the exciting things she’ll learn
about the Arctic.
Also available:
Ava and the
Little Folk
9781927095027
$13.95 (NCR) Cloth
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Suzie Napayok is an Inuit author originally from
Iqaluit, Nunavut. She lives in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Jonathan Wright is an illustrator
and animator. He illustrated the Silver Birch–nominated book Ava and the Little Folk. He lives in
Iqaluit, Nunavut.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 8.5
20 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior
Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781772270259 • November
$16.95 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US, United Kingdom & Australia
Inhabit Media
A Walk on the Shoreline
Rebecca Hainnu
Illustrations by Qin Leng
Conveys traditional Inuit uses of various plants
and animals found on the Arctic shoreline, this is
a perfect book for libraries and schools looking to
diversify their collections of ecology books
• Co-op available
Young Nukappia can’t wait to get out to his family
campsite on the shoreline. After spending all year in
the south with his adoptive parents, Nukappia always
looks forward to his summer visits with his birth family. After spending one night in town, Nukappia and
his uncle Angu begin the long walk down the shore
to the family summer campsite, where all of Nukappia’s cousins and aunts and uncles are waiting for him.
Along the way, Nukappia learns that the shoreline is
not just ice and rocks and water. There is an entire
ecosystem of plants and animals that call the shoreline
home. From seaweed to clams to char to shore grasses,
there is far more to see along the shoreline than Nukappia ever imagined.
Rebecca Hainnu is the author of The Spirit of the Sea,
coauthor of A Walk on the Tundra, which was a finalist for the 2013 Canadian Children’s Round Table
Information Book Award, and the coauthor of Walking with Aalasi: An Introduction to Edible and Medicinal Arctic Plants. She lives in Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada. Qin Leng is a
graphic designer and an illustrator of children’s books. She is the illustrator of numerous books, including Grandmother Ptarmigan
and Norman, Speak! She lives in Toronto.
Picture Books/Nature • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 8.5 • 20 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781772270242 • November • $16.95 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US, United Kingdom & Australia • Inhabit Media
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Kamik’s First Sled
Matilda Sulurayok
Illustrations by Qin Leng
A young boy and his dog learn traditional Inuit knowledge
• Co-op available
Jake’s puppy Kamik is growing quickly, but the dog isn’t becoming any easier to
handle. All Jake wants is to raise his puppy into a strong, fast sled dog, but Kamik
is far from ready to pull a sled with a dog team. With some advice and a little help
from his grandmother, Jake learns basic principles of how to begin training a dog to
pull. Kamik finally has his first sled, and he and Jake can finally begin exploring the
tundra together. But Jake and Kamik are still inexperienced, and when a blizzard
starts blowing in across the tundra, Jake has to rely on his knowledge to get home.
Inspired by the life memories of the author, an Inuit elder, this book lovingly presents basic dog-rearing practices that even the youngest dog lover can try.
Matilda Sulurayok is an elder who resides in Arviat, Nunavut. Qin Leng is a graphic designer and an illustrator of children’s books.
She is the illustrator of numerous books, including Grandmother Ptarmigan and Norman, Speak! She lives in Toronto.
Picture Books/Animals • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 8.5 • 20 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781772270204 • October • $10.95 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US, United Kingdom & Australia • Inhabit Media
Our First Caribou Hunt
Jennifer Noah and Chris Giroux
Illustrations by Hwei Lim
An introduction to traditional Inuit hunting practices and treatment of game
• Co-op available
Nutaraq and Simonie are eager to go on their first hunting trip with their father. As
they load up their snow machine and sled for the trip, Nutaraq hopes that she will be
able to catch her first caribou that weekend, with some help from her dad. But when
the trip nears its end and Nutaraq still hasn’t caught her first caribou, she tries her very
hardest to follow all of her father’s advice about how Inuit traditionally hunted on the
land. This book focuses not only on basic, practical hunting techniques, but also on
traditional values around the treatment of animals and the sharing of food.
Jennifer Noah is the author of Nala’s Magical Mitsiaq. She moved to Iqaluit in her mid20s, where she worked in the field of mental health and addictions counseling and later
transitioned into a youth health researcher role. Chris Giroux is an author. Hwei Lim
is the illustrator of the Boris and Lalage short stories series, Spera: Volume 1, and The Spirit of the Sea.
Picture Books/Nature • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 8.5 • 20 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781772270228 • October • $10.95 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US, United Kingdom & Australia • Inhabit Media
Way Back Then
Neil Christopher
Illustrations by Germaine Arnaktauyok
A sweet and simple bedtime story, written in both English and Inuktitut, introduces
readers to several short myths from Inuit mythology
• Co-op available
Kudlu’s children will not go to sleep until he tells them a story of long ago. Before they
will shut their eyes, they want to hear about a time long before Kudlu was born, a time
when the world was magic. Before they can sleep, they want to hear about giants, animals disguised as humans, little people the size of lemmings, and all of the other wonderful things that existed way back then.
Neil Christopher is an educator, a filmmaker, and an editor for Inhabit Media Inc. He
is the author of Arctic Giants and Ava and the Little Folk. He lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut,
Canada. Germaine Arnaktauyok is an Inuit artist and illustrator. She lives in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Picture Books/Folklore • 40 Pages • 8.5 x 8.5 • 32 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781772270211 • November • $16.95 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US, United Kingdom & Australia • Inhabit Media
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Mother Earth and Her Children
A Quilted Fairy Tale
Sibylle von Olfers
Illustrations by Sieglinde Schoen-Smith
Translated by Jack Zipes
Intricate illustrations depict details of a modern quilt inspired by Sibylle von
Olfers’ classic storybook Mother Earth and Her Children
• Cloth edition sold more than 60,000 copies
This vibrant new translation, in turn inspired by the quilt, explores the changing of
the seasons and delicately touches upon the circle of life. When Mother Earth calls
her children to prepare for spring, the earthly children yawn and stretch before
they busy themselves with beautification. They dust off the bumblebees, scrub the
beetles, paint bright new coats on the ladybugs, and rouse the caterpillars from
their cocoons. Bedecked with new blossoms, the children emerge from the earth
and become spring flowers that frolic through the summer and autumn, until the
leaves begin to fall and they return to Mother Earth, bringing the weary bugs and
beetles back to their winter refuge.
Sibylle von Olfers was an art teacher in East Prussia at the turn of the century
as well as a member of the Catholic Order of St. Elizabeth. Sieglinde Schoen-Smith is
a quilter whose quilted interpretation of Mother Earth and Her Children captured the
coveted Best in Show award at the 2006 International Quilt Show in Houston. She lives
in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Jack Zipes is the foremost expert on German folklore in the
United States. He is a professor of German literature at the University of Minnesota and
has edited, contributed to, and translated more than 50 books, essays, and plays on German folklore, including The Norton Anthology of Children’s Literature and The Oxford
Companion to Fairy Tales. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Picture Books/Folklore • 32 Pages • 9.5 x 10
30 Color Photos • 30 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior
Ages Up to 3 • Grades Up to Pre-K
Rights: World X Australia & United Kingdom • Breckling Press
Paperback Picture Book: 9781933308500 • November • $12.95 (Can $15.95)
Hardcover Picture Book: 9781933308180 • Available • $17.95 (Can $20.95)
Mother Earth and Her Children Coloring Book
Color the Wonderful World of Nature As You See It!
24 Magical, Mythical Coloring Scenes
Sibylle von Olfers
Illustrations by Sieglinde Schoen-Smith
Translated by Jack Zipes
A coloring book based on the classic storybook Mother Earth and Her Children
This delightful coloring book features every scene from the much-loved storybook,
Mother Earth and Her Children. The words from the story accompany each scene,
inspiring children and adults as they color. The images encourage children to seek
out little critters, bugs, and butterflies in nature, while quilters who want to try the
Mother Earth quilts can try out different colors.
Sibylle von Olfers was an art teacher in East Prussia at the turn of the century as well
as a member of the Catholic Order of St. Elizabeth. Sieglinde Schoen-Smith is a quilter
whose quilted interpretation of Mother Earth and Her Children captured the coveted
Best in Show award at the 2006 International Quilt Show in Houston. She lives in
Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Jack Zipes is the foremost expert on German folklore in the
United States. He is a professor of German literature at the University of Minnesota.
He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Activity/Crafts & Hobbies • 24 Pages • 8.5 x 11 • 22 Line Drawings • Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
9781933308548 • November • $6.95 (Can $7.95) Paper • Rights: World X Australia & United Kingdom • Breckling Press
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I Wanna Be a Dinosaur!
Matt Haugen
Illustrations by Stephanie Mirocha
Music by Marty Haugen
A delightfully imaginative tale of a family pretending to be dinosaurs—with
downloadable songs
Have you ever loved dinosaurs so much you wish you could be one? From gentle—
but huge—plant eaters to fierce meat eaters, join a family traveling through their
day pretending to be 12 different dinosaurs. Inspired by dinosaurs and the kids who
love them, composer and musician Marty Haugen conceived this project with his
own grandchildren in mind. Enlisting the help of his son Matt and award-winning
illustrator Stephanie Mirocha, this book is filled with vivid illustrations that bring the
dinosaurs to life. All the dinosaur facts presented are accurate according to today’s
scientific research, and a time line at the end of the book provides even more fun dinosaur trivia. Readers can download songs recorded for Marty’s I Wanna Be a Dinosaur
album that relate to each of the dinosaurs in the book.
Matt Haugen has written professionally as a journalist and in the nonprofit world.
Stephanie Mirocha is an award-winning artist and published poet. She has illustrated
three previous children’s picture books. Marty Haugen is a composer with more than
30 recordings. They all live in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Picture Books/Music • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 10.5
32 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Grades Up to Pre-K
9781579999995 • September • $16.95 (Can $19.95) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: World • GIA Publications
FIRST STEPS IN MUSIC SERIES
Jennie Jenkins
Adapted by John M. Feierabend
Illustrations by Ashley Maurer
A beautifully illustrated version of the classic, humorous song, “Jennie Jenkins”
• Previous books in series sold more than 50,000 copies
A beautiful take on a timeless story, this picture book will become a favorite of today’s
children, another wonderful chapter in the continuing legacy of a delightful, classic
songtale. In the United States, “Jennie Jenkins” was sung as a way for a boy to ask a
girl to dance. The boy would sing the first part and pick a color and the girl would have
to make up an answer that rhymed. If the girl failed to quickly respond with an appropriate answer, she would be required to dance with the boy. The fully notated version
of this song with all the words is included at the end of the book, along with a detailed
history of the song. An MP3 of the song is also available for free download.
John M. Feierabend is a professor of music and the director of the music education
division at the Hartt School of the University of Hartford. He is the author of the First
Steps in Music series. He lives in West Hartford, Connecticut. Ashley Maurer is a recent
graduate of the University of Hartford with a BFA in illustration. She lives in Hartford,
Connecticut.
Picture Books/Music • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 10.5
32 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Grades Up to Pre-K
9781622771394 • September • $16.95 (Can $19.95) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: World • GIA Publications
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ANT AND BEE
Ant and Bee Three Story Collection
Angela Banner
A tiny treasury featuring the inseparable insects, Ant
and Bee
Join Ant and Bee on three alphabetical adventures as they
travel to the hottest place in the world, discover a sparkling jewel, and fly away on a magic tree. Included are Ant
and Bee, More Ant and Bee, and More and More Ant and
Bee, which introduce readers to three-, four-, and five-letter words.
Angela Banner first wrote Ant and Bee as a way to teach
her son how to read. The first book in the series was
published in 1950, and she wrote 22 Ant and Bee books
in total.
Picture Books • 336 Pages • 5 x 4.5
Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781405279321 • January
$15.99 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US
Egmont UK
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Around the World
with Ant and Bee
Ant and Bee
and the Doctor
Ant and Bee
and the ABC
Ant and Bee
and Kind Dog
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Ant and Bee
Count 1 2 3
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Amazing Water
An Introduction to Classical Music
Ana Gerhard
Illustrations by Margarita Sada
A children’s guidebook to the fantastical characters and creatures
found in classical music
• Co-op available
The works of Vivaldi, Beethoven, Debussy, and others are introduced
to children by demonstrating how water—the sea, rivers, fountains, and
rainfall—has inspired the composers. An original and interesting way
for younger listeners to discover amazing classical music, this book pairs
three centuries of music history with stunning and evocative illustrations.
The accompanying CD features 20 excerpts from various recordings performed by world-class luminaries, including the London Philharmonic
Orchestra, La Scala Chorus and Orchestra, and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. A glossary of musical terms and a short biography of
each composer are also included.
Ana Gerhard studied as a concert pianist at the Mexican National Conservatory. She has taught piano for several years and has hosted numerous radio programs dedicated to the promotion of classical music. Margarita Sada is an illustrator and a graphic designer. She is the illustrator of
several books, including Guacamole. She lives in Mexico City.
Picture Books/Music • 68 Pages • 8.25 x 8
20 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Includes Audio CD
Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
9782924217696 • November
$16.95 (Can $22.95) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US & Canada
The Secret Mountain
Un monde fantastique
Initiation à la musique classique
Ana Gerhard
Illustrations by Claudia Legnazzi
The French version of the 2014 publication Simply Fantastic, Un monde
fantastique is children’s guidebook to the fantastical characters and creatures found in classical music
• Co-op available
• Also available in English as Simply Fantastic (9782924217214)
• English edition was the recipient of a Parents’ Choice Gold
Award and the 2014 National Parenting Publications Awards
(NAPPA) Gold Award
The works of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and others are introduced to
children through the magical beings from legends and classic tales—including gnomes, fairies, witches, goblins, elves, and wizards—that inspired the
composers. An original and interesting way for younger listeners to discover
classical music, this book pairs three centuries of music history with stunning
and evocative illustrations and includes a glossary of musical terms, a short
biography of each composer, and a brief presentation of each extraordinary
character. The accompanying CD features 20 excerpts from various recordings performed by world-class luminaries, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, La Scala Chorus and Orchestra, and the Academy of St. Martin
in the Fields.
Ana Gerhard studied as a concert pianist at the Mexican National Conservatory. She has taught piano for several years and has
hosted numerous radio programs dedicated to the promotion of classical music. She is the author of Listen to the Birds. Claudia
Legnazzi studied at the National Academy of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires and has illustrated children’s books for the past 25 years.
She has won numerous awards, including the Argentina Book Chamber’s Album of the Year and Mexico’s International Prize for
Illustrated Books. Some of her work has been acquired by the Chihiro Art Museum of Japan and belongs to its permanent collection.
Picture Books/Music • 68 Pages • 8.25 x 8 • 20 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Includes Audio CD • Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
9782924217283 • September • $16.95 (Can $22.95) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US & Canada • The Secret Mountain
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Dreams Are Made for Children
Classic Jazz Lullabies performed by Ella Fitzgerald,
Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday . . .
Selected by Misja Fitzgerald Michel
Illustrations by Ilya Green
Selections from the golden age of jazz for a serene
night of sleep
• Co-op available
With whimsical, dream-like illustrations, this book and
accompanying audio CD features a selection of timeless jazz dream songs to lull babies into a sweet, blissful
sleep. The book includes 15 popular standards recorded
by singing legends Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah
Vaughan, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Chet Baker,
among others. Explanatory notes accompany each featured song in this must-have book for any jazz fans with
a young child.
Misja Fitzgerald Michel studied jazz under François Jeanneau at the National Conservatory of Music in Paris. His
first album, Live at the Villa, was recorded in 1998 and he
has performed at various festivals around the world. Ilya
Green is a children’s book author and illustrator.
Picture Books/Music • 42 Pages • 8.25 x 8
18 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior
Includes Audio CD • Ages Up to 3 • Grades Up to Pre-K
9782924217689 • October
$16.95 (Can $22.95) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • The Secret Mountain
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Good Morning Mr Pancakes
Chris McKimmie
An exuberant picture book from a unique talent featuring a girl
who loves animals and a memorable holiday on Bee Island
“A playful world large enough to let young imaginations roam
freely.” —Kirkus Reviews on Brian Banana Duck Sunshine Yellow
It’s vacation time for Bee. But first the chickens need their toenails
painted, the dogs and cats need their bags packed, and Gregor needs
enough greens for a week. Then Bee is off to the island. From the strikingly original creator of Brian Banana Duck Sunshine Yellow, Maisie
Moo and Invisible Lucy, Special Kev, and Two Peas in a Pod comes a
glorious celebration of imagination.
Chris McKimmie is the author, illustrator, and designer of numerous
children’s books, including Apple to Zoos, Brian Banana Duck Sunshine Yellow, The Magic Day, The Painted Bird, and Crikey and Cat.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 12
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–6 • Grades Pre-K–1
9781742377193 • September
$19.99 (Can $23.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea & Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
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Scarlett and the Scratchy Moon
Chris McKimmie
A unique and gentle picture book about a child’s love for her
pet dogs from beloved author-illustrator Chris McKimmie
I can’t sleep. The moon is moving again. It’s so quiet outside ever
since Holly and Sparky died.
Chris McKimmie’s words and pictures gently and honestly evoke
the experience of loss and new life, as a young girl grieves for her
pets yet welcomes new ones.
Chris McKimmie is the author, illustrator, and designer of numerous children’s books, including Apple to Zoos, Brian Banana
Duck Sunshine Yellow, The Magic Day, The Painted Bird, and
Crikey and Cat.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 10 x 12
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–6 • Grades Pre-K–1
9781743315156 • October
$19.99 (Can $23.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea & Taiwan
Allen & Unwin
Also available:
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Crikey and Cat
9781760110031
$18.99 (Can $22.99)
Maisie Moo and
Invisible Lucy
9781741751345
$19.99 (Can $23.99)
Special Kev
9781741755503
$22.99 (Can $27.99)
Two Peas in a Pod
9781742373041
$23.99 (Can $28.99)
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Esther’s Rainbow
Kim Kane
Illustrations by Sara Acton
A truly delightful picture book about exploring
color in one’s surroundings
“A sweet book for children aged three to six,
which teaches rainbow-specific hues as well as
the days of the week.” —Books+Publishing
One Sunday, Esther spies a rainbow peeking out
from under her chair . . . and then it’s gone. She
looks for colors in everything she sees, finding a
different rainbow color each day of the week—but
will she ever find her complete rainbow again? A
warm and joyous family story about exploring the
world, from two award-winning creators.
Kim Kane is the award-winning author of such
children’s books as Family Forest, The Vegetable
Ark, and Pip: The Story of Olive, which won the
2008 Barbara Ramsden Award and was shortlisted for the 2009 ABIA Awards and Speech Pathology awards. Sara Acton is an award-winning
author and artist who has illustrated many books,
including Ben & Duck, The Unexpected Crocodile, and Bridie’s Boots.
Picture Books/Fiction • 32 Pages • 9 x 9.5
64 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior
Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781925266283 • September
$16.99 (Can $19.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea
& Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
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The Unexpected Crocodile
Kim Kane
Illustrations by Sara Acton
A funny cautionary tale about a crocodile who comes to tea, now in paperback
“Acton’s mad-dash, cartoon-style illustrations bear a family resemblance to Quentin Blake’s; their light touch is nicely suited to Kane’s pokerfaced storytelling. . . .
A promising introduction to farce.” —Publishers Weekly
“Kim is Australia’s Roald Dahl in the making and Sarah the next Quentin Blake.
What a team!” —Kirsty Murray, author, The Secret Life of Maeve Lee Kwong
Peggy’s family is hosting a barbecue for their neighbors, the Dawsons. Peggy isn’t too
sure about those Dawson boys. But she’s delighted when an unexpected crocodile invites himself to tea—with unexpected consequences!
Kim Kane is the author of Pip: The Story of Olive and The Vegetable Ark. Sara Acton
is an award-winning author and artist who has illustrated many books, including Ben
& Duck and Bridie’s Boots.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 11 • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781760111731 (Replaces 9781742378077) • October
$10.99 (Can $12.99) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea & Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
Splosh for the Billabong
Ros Moriarty
Illustrations by Balarinji
An early childhood concept book that revels in all things messy and sticky,
and explores Australian animals and landscapes as well as indigenous art
in a joyous, nondidactic, and playful way
A lively celebration of nature and the tactile fun that can be found in a waterhole, vibrantly illustrated by Balarinji, Australia’s leading indigenous design
studio. Splosh for the Billabong uses nature to teach children about the senses.
Ros Moriarty is a former journalist with Radio Australia in indigenous affairs,
women’s issues, and the environment; the founder of a nonprofit organization
supporting preliteracy education; and the designer and managing director of
Balarinji Studio, Australia’s leading indigenous art and design group. She is the
author of Listening to Country, Kangaroos Hop, and Ten Scared Fish.
Picture Books • 24 Pages • 8.5 x 8.5 • Ages Up to 3 • Grades Up to Pre-K
9781760112127 • November • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea & Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
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Kangaroos Hop
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Ten Scared Fish
9781742379128
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My Stinky New School
Rebecca Elliott
It’s Toby’s first day of school and he does not like it!
Toby’s sister and baby brother love their schools—they smell of paint
and rainbows. Toby doesn’t think he likes his new school at all—it
smells of ogres and he’s lonely. He looks and looks for friends but
he can’t find any anywhere. He finds an alien, a mermaid, a dinosaur
expert, and a pirate, but no friends! When his mother comes to pick
him up he tells her the sad news. But if he didn’t make any friends then
who is in the playground waving at him? Rebecca Elliott’s charming
Toby books help children deal with new and unfamiliar circumstances.
In Mr Super Poopy Pants, Toby got used to the idea of having a new
baby brother; in Missing Jack he had to come to terms with the death
of his pet cat. Now Rebecca is showing that going to school isn’t quite
as scary as you might think, using her unique sense of humor and style
to create a warm and comforting picture book, which is quirky and
funny at the same time.
Rebecca Elliott has illustrated several children’s books, including Jungle Tumble, Monkey Tumbles, My Nativity Jigsaw Book, and My Noah’s Ark Jigsaw Book. She is the author and illustrator of Just Because,
Mr Super Poopy Pants, Sometimes, and Zoo Girl, for which she was
nominated for the 2012 Kate Greenaway Medal.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 10.25 • Four-color Interior • Ages 4–6 • Grades Pre-K–1
9780745969497 • September • $16.99 (Can $19.99) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US & Canada • Lion Children’s
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Mr Super Poopy Pants
9780745965246
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Missing Jack
9780745965024
Legs
The Tale of a Very Small Meerkat
Sarah J. Dodd
Illustrations by Giusi Capizzi
Will Miki the meerkat find his way home to his
mama? A classic lost-and-found tale written very
much from a young child’s view of the world.
“A mild and cozy introduction to some of the Bible’s
most familiar stories.” —Publishers Weekly on Bible
Stories for Little Angels
When Miki the baby meerkat ventures out from the zoo
into the world for the first time, he encounters some unfamiliar things: lots and lots of legs. Soon the legs turn from
animal legs to people legs—Miki really has gone too far!
Will he discover that this strange new world is friendlier
than he fears? And who will help him find his way home
to Mama?
Sarah J. Dodd is a former teacher and the author of Bedtime Stories for Little Angels, Bible Stories for Little Angels, and Chirstmas Stories for Little Angels. Giusi Capizzi
is an illustrator.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 10.25
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9780745965970 • October
$16.99 (Can $19.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Lion Children’s
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Magnus
Claire Shorrock
Magnus is a dog so big that no one wants to
play with him. But when Magnus spots danger,
he knows how his size can help save the day.
Magnus is a big dog. In fact, he is a very big dog.
Magnus is so big that no one wants to play with
him, and there’s no room for him at home. But
when Magnus spots danger, he knows just what do
to do save the day. And because he is so very big,
his simple plan works. Is Magnus a big hero now?
This book, with its sweet and appealing illustrations and loveable “outsider” main character, will
help young readers to understand the importance
of determination and that everyone has their own
exceptional qualities, no matter their differences.
Claire Shorrock is a freelance artist who creates
greeting cards, of stationery, gift products, and has
worked for a variety of magazines and publishers.
She was highly commended in the Macmillan Prize
with her book Magnus, which was displayed in the
prize exhibition at Foyles Gallery in London.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 10 x 10
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9780745965727 • October
$16.99 (Can $19.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Lion Children’s
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A Baby for Loving
Libby Hathorn
Illustrations by Tamsin Ainslie
Join a charming family of bears as they sing
and chuckle and snuggle their way through
a sunny afternoon
Children will adore spending time with this family as they delight in each other’s company and
delight in the myriad ways a baby can bring joy
to everyday life. A subplot follows the antics of
two pets who hide the baby’s toys, and children
will delight in this humourous search-and-find
storyline. The rhyming text is complemented
by luminous ink paintings that encapsulate the
gentle pleasures of an afternoon with the family
in the sun.
Libby Hathorn is an award-winning poet and
the author of more than 50 books for children
and young people, as well as books for adults.
Her young adult novel was made into a Hallmark movie entitled The Echo of Thunder,
starring Judy Davis, who was nominated for an
Emmy Award for her performance. She has received a Centenary Medal for her contribution
to children’s literature, and the Alice Award for
her contribution to Australian literature. Tamsin Ainslie is the illustrator of I Can Say Please
and I Can Say Thank You.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 9.5 x 9.5
Four-color Interior
Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781921894671 • October
$17.99 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US • Little Hare Books
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Here Comes a Kiss
Stacey McClearey
Illustrations by David Cornish
A tender tale of a day filled with sweet
kisses, from playing outside to bedtime
Here comes a kiss—watch where it goes . . .
a kiss for the tip of your sweet button nose.
Children will delight in discovering where the
next kiss lands in this celebration of love and
play. Read aloud and watch the kisses jump
off the page and into the hearts of the whole
family. Gorgeous rhyming text makes this the
perfect bedtime story.
Stacey McCleary is the author of What Makes
Me Me and When It Is Time. David Cornish is
an illustrator.
Picture Books • 24 Pages • 9.5 x 9.5
Four-color Interior
Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781760121228 • November
$9.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US • Little Hare Books
68
Where Is Galah?
Sally Morgan
Sally Morgan brings the Australian landscape alive in this colorful exploration of
animals and animal sounds
“Warm and infused with an appreciation
of nature and tradition. A sweet and slightly
fantastic introduction to the concepts of
ecosystems or biomes and to life in
Australia.” —Kirkus Reviews on Sam’s
Bush Journey
Dingo is on the prowl. He can see Emu, Swan,
and Turtle. He can hear Crocodile, Frog, and
Kookaburra. But where is Galah? Sally Morgan
brings the Australian landscape alive in this colorful exploration of animals and animal sounds.
Children will have fun with the search-and-find
element. Galah is hiding on every page!
Sally Morgan is the author of Me and My Dad,
My Place, and Sam’s Bush Journey.
Picture Books • 24 Pages • 9.5 x 9.5
Four-color Interior
Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781921894466 • February
$17.99 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US • Little Hare Books
69
Apple Pigs
Ruth Orbach
A beloved tale of a family finding a very enjoyable way
to dispose of surplus apples, reissued to be enjoyed by
today’s children
This beautifully illustrated tale of an apple tree that grows
too many apples is delightfully told in rhyme. A little girl
finds a withered apple tree surrounded by trash. To stop
the tree being chopped down for firewood, she clears the
trash to help the poor tree grow. When spring arrives, the
tree bursts into blossom and produces a glut of apples.
But as the little girl’s family try to eat, cook, and hide the
apples in rugs, blankets, wagons, and jugs, the apples continue to grow! There is only one answer: an apple feast!
This wonderful tale will give readers an appreciation of
nature’s bounty and the importance of sharing. It includes
a guide to making your own “apple pig”—a fruit sculpture
that looks just like a pig!
Ruth Orbach is the author of Acorns and Stew.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 7 x 8.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781843653028 • February
$15.99 (Can $18.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • National Trust
70
The Queen & Mr Brown: A Night in the Natural
History Museum
James Francis Wilkins
Britain’s monarch is back for another animal adventure as she and her lovable pet
corgi Mr. Brown visit London’s Natural History Museum after hours
In the dead of night, when all the visitors have left the Museum, the two friends go
in search of the Queen’s secret passion—natural history. They encounter enormous
woolly mammoths, giant dinosaurs, and a bone as big as the Queen. But it soon transpires that they are not alone in the Museum after all and they find out, at first hand,
the unique talents of some of the wondrous creatures in the animal kingdom. When
they display their own very, very special skills, the Queen and Mr Brown cause quite
a stir among their new friends. Beautifully illustrated and affectionately told, the book
is great to read aloud and is also highly suited to encourage children to read on their
own. With lots of facts about the amazing abilities of animals, this is a delightful tale
of two close friends and their eventful night at the Museum.
James Francis Wilkins has worked as a newspaper cartoonist and in the animation film
industry, and now works as an artist. He is the author of The Queen & Mr Brown: A
Day for Dinosaurs.
Picture Books • 48 Pages • 8 x 10.5
50 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior
Ages 4–7 • Grades Pre-K–2
9780565093761 • December
$17.99 (Can $21.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Natural History Museum, London
Also available:
The Queen & Mr Brown:
A Day for Dinosaurs
9780565093549
$11.99 (Can $13.99)
Paperback Picture Book
Polly Parrot Picks a Pirate
Peter Bently
Illustrations by Penny Dann
A swashbuckling story of pesky pirates—and one very picky parrot
Polly Parrot is looking for a pirate. Not just any pirate—one that will make the perfect pet. But finding the perfect pet pirate isn’t easy. This picky parrot might just end
up with more pirate than she expected. This is a new comedy caper from the Roald
Dahl Funny Prize–winning author Peter Bently.
Peter Bently is the author of such children’s books as The Great Dog Bottom Swap,
King Jack and the Dragon Board, Muddypaws Goes to School, and Underpants
Thunderpants. Penny Dann is the author of the Secret Fairy series, which has sold
more than one million copies worldwide.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 10.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781447223436 • October • $9.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US
Macmillan Children’s Books
71
Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou!
Julia Donaldson
Illustrations by Karen George
Will anything wake Lydia Lou? A new picture book from
the author of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom.
Mew! Moo! Too-whit too-whoo!
Wake up do, Lydia Lou!
Will anything ever wake her? A gentle and playful bedtime
read, full of fun sounds that children will love to join in with
time and time again.
Julia Donaldson is the author of more than 60 books, including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child, Room on the Broom,
The Snail and the Whale, and The Spiffiest Giant in Town.
She was the 2011–2013 UK Children’s Laureate. She and Karen George collaborated previously on Freddie and the Fairy.
Picture Books • 24 Pages • 8.5 x 10.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781447209577 • September
$8.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US
Macmillan Children’s Books
72
Darkness Slipped In
Ella Burfoot
A Kate Greenaway Medal–nominated tale
of a girl who is not afraid of the dark
“Tactile and appealing . . . an inspiration to kids
struggling with sleep.” —Publishers Weekly
Daisy is busy playing when Darkness slips in through
her bedroom window. But she isn’t afraid—she takes
him by the hand and together they dance the night
away! With Darkness imagined as a friendly nighttime visitor, this playful rhyming story makes a great
bedtime read, perfect for reassuring children who are
afraid of the dark.
Ella Burfoot is the author and illustrator of Betty
and the Yeti, How to Bake a Book, and Louie and
the Monsters.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 10.5 x 9
Four-color Interior
Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
9781447281801 (Replaces 9780753462096)
September • $9.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US • Macmillan Children’s Books
73
Charlie Chick Goes to School
Nick Denchfield
Illustrations by Ant Parker
See Charlie brought to life by ingenious paper
engineering and eye catching pop-ups as he
gets ready for school
Charlie is a little chick with a BIG personality! Join
him as he gets ready for school. See him waking up
to the alarm clock, eating his crackling cereal, and
racing to school. Will he get there before all his
friends and in time for the bell? Open the gatefold
flaps at the end to find out! This new adventure
is sure to keep little ones giggling at story time.
Charlie Chick Goes to School has all the hallmarks
of a new classic.
Nick Denchfield is a paper engineer and the creator of many books, including a pop-up-and-play
version of The Christmas Treasure Hunt and The
Gruffalo. Ant Parker is well known for his bright,
bold and appealing style of artwork. He is the author of the Amazing Animals series and the Amazing Machines series.
Picture Books • 16 Pages • 7.5 x 7.5
Four-color Interior
Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
9781447277187 • September
$12.99 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US • Campbell Books
74
Rosie’s Hat
Julia Donaldson
Illustrations by Anna Currey
One little girl, one smart hat, and a sudden gust
of wind
Rosie’s hat isn’t just any old hat. When a gust of wind
sweeps it off her head, it goes off on a whole hatful of
adventures! It becomes a toy for a dog, a hiding place
for a mouse, a frisbee for some children, and even a
nest for some birds. Surely poor Rosie will never find
her hat again—or will she? This satisfyingly circular
tale from the author of The Gruffalo is packed with
irresistible sound effects, making it perfect for children to join in with—and Anna Currey’s beautiful
watercolor illustrations perfectly capture the warmth
and fun of the story.
Julia Donaldson is the author of more than 60 books,
including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child, Room
on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, and The
Spiffiest Giant in Town. Anna Currey is the illustrator of When the World Was Waiting for You and
The Wishing Club. They previously collaborated on
One Ted Fell Out of Bed.
Board Books • 24 Pages • 7 x 7
Four-color Interior
Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
9781447266136 • November
$9.99 (NCR) Board Book • Rights: US
Macmillan Children’s Books
75
Charlie Crow in the Snow
Paula Metcalf
Illustrations by Cally Johnson-Isaacs
Winter comes as a very big surprise for Charlie
in this funny, snowy story
Charlie the crow loves his home. But things don’t
stay perfect for long when the leaves drop off his
tree and the water in his stream turns to glass. Then
white flakes start to fall from the sky! Whatever is
going on? Maybe a new friend can help Charlie
find out.
Paula Metcalf is the author of Poddy and Flora.
Cally Johnson-Isaacs is a freelance illustrator behind Charlie Crow in the Snow, Elephantantrum!,
and That Dog! They previously collaborated on
Rabbits Don’t Lay Eggs!
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 11 x 11
Four-color Interior
Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
9780230760356 • October
$9.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US • Macmillan Children’s Books
76
Ollie and the Wind
Ronojoy Ghosh
A beautifully told story about ingenuity and
friendship from a wonderful new author-illustrator talent
Ollie and the Wind is about a small boy who lives—
seemingly alone—on an island. The wind keeps
stealing away Ollie’s hat and his scarf—but is the
wind naughty, or does it just want to play?
Ronojoy Ghosh is an author-illustrator.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 12.5 x 9
Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9780857988485 • March
$16.99 (Can $21.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
77
Bake Babushka!
Cèline Dupont
Illustrations by Agnès Richter
A wonderful and lively picture book filled with humor, good fun, and beautiful artwork
Bake Babushka! is a wonderful and vibrant book about
two dolls that are very much in love. Calamity ensues
when Ivan is sent out by his wife to find cherries for his
own birthday cake. At the back of the book there is also
an easy-to-follow recipe for the cherry cake.
Cèline Dupont and Agnès Richter are children’s book
creators.
Picture Books • 40 Pages • 9.5 x 9.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9780980671179 • November
$17.99 (Can $21.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Berbay Publishing
78
Have You Met Scribble?
John Dickson
A fun picture book portraying how the inclusiveness of friendship creates richness for all
“Elephants bang into things and are rude and loud,”
says Buttonhole.
Scribble and his friend Buttonhole are trying to work
out many questions. But when they finally meet an elephant, is it what they were expecting? Have You Met
Scribble? is a story about wonder, friendship, and the
overcoming of prejudice.
John Dickson is a graphic designer, a copywriter,
a painter, and a poet.
Picture Books • 40 Pages • 8 x 9.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9780980671193 • September
$17.99 (Can $21.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Berbay Publishing
79
The New Royal Baby
Timothy Knapman
Illustrations by Nick East
There’s a new royal baby in town, and the Prince has to learn how to cope
with not being the center of attention anymore
When a new royal baby arrives on the scene, the Prince is not happy. Everyone used
to clap and cheer when he had his first bath or got his first tooth. Now people are
only interested in the new baby’s antics, but all this baby does is cry! It’s up to the
Prince to discover what all the royal racket is about and find a way to make his
new sibling smile.
Timothy Knapman is a children’s author and playwright, and the author of The
Dinosaurs in the Supermarket and Eleanor’s Eyebrows. Nick East has worked as
a museum designer for many years, and is the illustrator of Michelle Robinson’s
Goodnight series.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 9.5 x 11
32 Color Illustrations • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781405278287 • September • $10.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Egmont UK
The Yes
Sarah Bee
Illustrations by Satoshi Kitamura
An empowering story about self-belief and overcoming fears—nominated for the
Kate Greenaway Medal 2015
“A nice choice for counselors and others working with children to build social-emotional skills. Comforting and full of encouragement, this may be just the
selection for adults or children struggling with fear and self-doubt.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Will encourage readers of any age to feel intrepid.” —Sunday Times, Book
of the Week
“This book is for everyone who has ever felt discouraged. . . . A brilliant, simple
book of affirmation.” —Observer
In a soft comfy nest in a safe warm place there snoozed a great big orange thing
called the Yes. He was snug, but the Yes had a Where to go to. So he left his nest
and went trundling out. But the Where was an endless place of Nos. They teemed
and seethed. They picked and nipped, and snipped and snicked. The Yes yessed in all
his goodness and bigness and yesness. But was he strong enough to overcome them?
Sarah Bee is an author. Satoshi Kitamura is an illustrator who won the Mother
Goose Award for Angry Arthur.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 9.5 x 11
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781783440900 • November
$9.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US
Andersen Press
80
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
Illustrations by Tony Ross
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Lewis
Carroll’s classic with this magical retelling for younger readers
Open the cover and step into Wonderland as you’ve never seen it
before! This retelling of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale has been carefully abridged and lavishly illustrated by Tony Ross, world-famous
children’s book author and illustrator. The madcap humor of the
illustrations perfectly matches the surreal and magical story, accompanied by an introduction from Tony Ross.
Lewis Carroll (1832–1898) was the pen name for Charles Lutwidge
Dodgson. A mathematics lecturer at Oxford, Dodgson enjoyed
mathematical puzzles and jokes, several of which are included in his
best-known works, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through
the Looking Glass. Tony Ross has illustrated more than 800 books,
including Dr Xargle’s Book of Earth Tiggers, which was short-listed
for the Kate Greenaway Medal, Is It Because?, and Super Dooper,
Jezebel.
Classics/Picture Books • 96 Pages • 7.75 x 10.25
100 Color Illustrations • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781783442669 • December
$14.99 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US
Andersen Press
Also available:
Each: (NCR) Paperback Picture Book
Don’t Do That!
9781842709368 • $12.99
Is It Because?
9781842705810 • $8.99
Naughty Nigel
9781842707449 • $10.99
Oscar Got the Blame
9781842703595 • $10.99
81
Eeeek, Mouse!
Lydia Monks
Minnie is determined to save a family of mice from
her father and the cat
“Eeeek, a mouse!” squeaked Mummy one morning.
“Aaahh, I don’t like mice!” squawked Daddy. “Oooh,
I love mice!” squealed Minnie.
But can Minnie keep the poor little mouse safe with a
Dad and a cat so intent on catching it? This rip-roaring
read-aloud picture book about a small girl saving a large
family of mice from her father’s amazing mouse trap—
and from the pet cat—can be enjoyed again and again.
Lydia Monks is the illustrator of a huge number of Julia
Donaldson’s phenomenally successful books, including
What the Ladybird Heard, and has written and illustrated several picture books, including I Wish I Were a Dog.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 10.5
32 Color Illustrations • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781405276924 • October • $10.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US • Egmont UK
82
ORIGAMI GIRL
The Little Bookshop
and the Origami Army!
Michael Foreman
A poignant and timely tale about the wonder of bookshops
and reading
“Michael Foreman has a flair for turning a book into a special
occasion.” —Quentin Blake
When the Mayor decides to close down Joey’s favorite bookshop
in order to build a big superstore, Joey calls upon his friend, Origami Girl, to help. Origami Girl creates an army out of characters
from famous children’s books to put a stop to the mayor and the
builders before it is too late!
Michael Foreman is a Kate Greenaway Award– and Smarties Book
Prize–winning illustrator who has worked on a vast range of children’s books. He is the author and illustrator of several books,
including Cat in the Manger, Classic Fairy Tales, and Hello World.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 9 x 10.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781783441204 • October
$16.99 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US
Andersen Press
Also available:
Newspaper Boy
and Origami Girl!
9781849394512
$16.99 (NCR)
Hardcover Picture Book
83
MELRIC
David McKee
“David McKee is a genius.” —Times on Melric the Magician Who Lost His Magic
“Packed with detail. . . . Another success for McKee!” —School Librarian on Melric the Magician Who Lost His Magic
David McKee is a picture book illustrator who has created modern classics such as the Elmer series and the Melric series.
His first book was published in 1964, and his books are now published in more than 35 languages throughout the world.
Each: Picture Books • 32 Pages • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
December • Rights: US • Andersen Press
Melric and the Petnapping
Can Melric find out what’s happened to the castle’s missing pets in his third,
enthralling tale?
The king’s beloved pet troon has vanished, along with all the other unusual pets
in the palace, so he commands Melric to find the pets and fast! Melric joins forces
with his cousin Guz, and they soon discover that Sondrak the sorcerer is behind the
petnappings. Can Melric and Guz use their magic to outwit the cunning Sondrak?
9781783441990 • $9.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book
Melric and the Dragon
The fourth story featuring the loveable wizard Melric and his friends
When a dragon is spotted, the whole kingdom fears a fiery attack is imminent! The
king organizes his army into hunting teams. But Melric knows that not all dragons are
fierce—in fact, some like nothing better than chocolate cake.
9781783441624 • $16.99 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book
Also available:
Melric the Magician
Who Lost His Magic
9781849394390
$16.99 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book
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Melric and the Sorcerer
9781783440368
$9.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book
Not Now, Bernard
David McKee
The classic picture book story by David McKee, now available as a collector’s
edition, in celebration of the 35th anniversary of its publication
“My favorite books for very young children are Where the Wild Things Are by
Maurice Sendak and Not Now Bernard by David McKee.” —Michael Rosen,
author, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
“Very funny, written very dryly, and is a sobering lesson to all us busy parents
who sometimes get distracted.” —Western Mail Cardiff
Bernard’s got a problem. He’s found a monster in the back garden, but his mom
and dad are just too busy to notice. So Bernard tries to befriend the monster . . .
and that doesn’t go quite to plan. Loved by children, monsters, and adults for 35
years, this beautiful collector’s edition includes embossing and a free downloadable
audiobook, and is a must-own for all fans of David McKee’s iconic picture book.
David McKee is a picture book illustrator who has created modern classics such as
the Elmer series and the Melric series. His first book was published in 1964, and his
books are now published in more than 35 languages throughout the world.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 9.5 x 11
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781783442904 • December • $9.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US
Andersen Press
Chicken Clicking
Jeanne Willis
Illustrations by Tony Ross
A timely and cautionary tale about the perils of misusing the internet
“A great book for parents and teachers to use to introduce safety on
the internet (not forgetting the fun story, too). —Guardian
One night Chick hops onto the farmer’s house and has a browse on his
computer—CLICK—soon she’s shopping online for the whole farm! But
when she arranges to meet up with a friend she’s made online, she discovers
all is not as it seems. . . This book is Little Red Riding Hood for the iPad
generation—perfect for teaching children how to stay safe online.
Jeanne Willis is the author of Never Too Little to Love. She and Tony Ross
are the author-illustrator team of numerous books, including Daft Bat,
Dr Xargle’s Book of Earthlets, I Hate School, Prince Charmless, and the
Smarties Book Prize–winner Tadpole’s Promise.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 10.5 x 9
Four-color Interior • Ages 5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781783441617 (Replaces 9781783440528) • September
$9.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US • Andersen Press
85
The Fabulous Foskett Family Circus
John Yeoman
Illustrations by Quentin Blake
Take a ringside seat for this glorious romp from
master illustrator Quentin Blake
“Engagingly eccentric . . . deliciously dynamic.”
—Times
“The drawings are Blake at his absolute best.”
—Observer
“Wonderful . . . absolute treat of a read.” —Sun
Roll up, roll up for the Fabulous Foskett Family Circus!
There’s Milly and Willy who perform with young Fred,
who does a back flip and lands on his head. Uncle Phoenix Foskett who blows smoke rings, Jess and Bess with
their conjuring tricks, not to mention singing dogs and
birds and performing parrots. Quentin Blake originally
created the eccentric and multitalented Foskett family
to decorate a hospital ward. Combined here with a specially commissioned text by John Yeoman, they now
star in their own glorious book, which will be enjoyed
and treasured by readers of all ages.
John Yeoman and Quentin Blake’s previous collaborations include The Bear’s Water Picnic, The Bear’s Winter House, Beatrice and
Vanessa, and Up With Birds! Best known for his Roald Dahl illustrations, Quentin Blake has won the Whitbread Award, the Kate
Greenaway Medal, and the Emil/Kurt Maschler Award, among numerous others.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 10.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
Rights: US • Andersen Press
Paperback Picture Book: 9781783440351 • November • $9.99 (NCR)
Hardcover Picture Book: 9781849395649 • Available • $19.99 (NCR)
Also available:
Each: Picture Book
Quentin Blake’s ABC
9781849416887
$12.99 (NCR) Paperback
Quentin Blake’s
Ten Frogs
9781843651284
$7.99 (Can $8.99)
Hardcover
86
Quentin Blake’s
Amazing Animal Stories
Quentin Blake’s
Nursery Rhyme Book
Jack and Nancy
9781849416900
$8.99 (NCR) Paperback
9781849416894
$9.99 (NCR)
Paperback
The Illustrated
Christmas Cracker
The Twelve Days
of Christmas
You’re Only
Young Twice
9781843652953
$14.99 (Can $17.99)
Paperback
9781782392514
$16.95 (NCR)
Hardcover
9781782392231
$15.95 (NCR)
Hardcover
9781842708569
$14.99 (NCR)
Hardcover
GRAHAM GREENE
Graham Greene
Illustrations by Edward Ardizzone
Graham Greene (1904–1991) was a novelist and author regarded as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.
He wrote more than 25 novels, and four children’s books. Edward Ardizzone (1900–1979) was an artist and
children’s book creator. He illustrated a large number of books, including Graham Greene’s the Little Train series,
and wrote and illustrated many more including the well-loved Little Tim series, and with his cousin
Christianna Brand, created Nurse Matilda, later familiar to many as Nanny McPhee.
Each: Picture Books • 48 Pages • 9.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
December • $12.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US • Red Fox
The Little Horse Bus
One of the few children’s books written by the great Graham Greene,
with pictures by master illustrator Edward Ardizzone
Mr. Potter is a proud shopkeeper with a busy shop, until one day a big
superstore opens across the street. The new store has a delivery service so
Mr. Potter employs an old little horse bus to deliver his wares. But when
the superstore’s delivery cart is stolen there is only one little horse bus to
save the day!
9781782952831
The Little Fire Engine
The classic underdog story of one brave little fire engine and his drive,
by Graham Greene and Edward Ardizzone
One day a shiny new fire engine arrives in Little Snoreing and Sam Trolley
and the old-fashioned little fire engine are told they’re not needed anymore. But one evening a fire breaks out and all the new firemen are busy.
Will the little fire engine be able to save the day?
9781782952824
87
Lucy & Tom at the Seaside
Shirley Hughes
Lucy and Tom are celebrating 55 years in publication
in 2015 with this gorgeous reissue of a timeless Shirley
Hughes picture book
“Shirley Hughes is a national treasure.” —Philip Pullman
Every element of a wonderful family day at the seaside is captured as Lucy and Tom help Dad make a beautiful sand castle,
find a crab’s claw in a rock-pool, and make seaweedy faces in
the sand. From paddling to picnics, from sandcastles to beach
games—this is the perfect book for summer celebrations.
Shirley Hughes has written more than 200 books, creating
enduring characters like Alfie and Dogger, who have thrilled
children and adults alike with their tales of growing up and
everyday discovery. Her many awards include the Kate Greenaway Medal and the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award for
her services to children’s literature.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 10 x 10
Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
9781782955160 • March
$12.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US
Red Fox
Also available:
Each: $9.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book
Alfie Gives a Hand
Alfie and the Big Boys
9780099488446
Alfie and the
Birthday Surprise
Alfie Gets in First
9781862307858
Alfie’s Alphabet
Alfie’s Christmas
9781862307841
9781862307834
9781862307872
Alfie’s Feet
Alfie Wins a Prize
9781862307889
9781849418454
Alfie’s Numbers
9781849418461
88
9781849416498
An Evening at Alfie’s
9781862307865
Alfie Weather
9780099404255
THE FAIRYTALE HAIRDRESSER
The Fairytale Hairdresser
and the Little Mermaid
Abie Longstaff
Illustrations by Lauren Beard
Kittie Lacey, the most fabulous hairdresser of
them all, is making a splash in this sixth Fairytale Hairdresser story
The little memaid is all in a lather—the Sea Witch
has stolen her beautiful singing voice! Kittie Lacey
will need all her hairdressing (and matchmaking)
skills to tackle this terrible tangle and guarantee a
happy ever after. This magical, fairy tale adventure
is awash with funny fairy tale references to spot and
favorite friends to find, with a sprinkling of glamour
and a surprise glitter spread. A fabulously fun story
full of favorite fairy tale characters, starring the best
hairdresser in all the land, Kittie Lacey!
Abie Longstaff and Lauren Beard are the author and
illustrator of Just the Job for Dad.
Picture Books/Folklore • 32 Pages • 11 x 9.5
Four-color Interior
Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
9780552570541 • November
$9.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book
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Hello from Nowhere
Raewyn Caisley
Illustrations by Karen Blair
A young girl’s love of the simple joys of life in Australia’s outback
helps her to reunite with her grandmother
“This is a children’s book that makes you want to live within its
pages. . . . Sometimes the perspective of a child reminds us of what is
precious in our lives.” —West Australian
Eve thought that living in the middle of nowhere was better than living
anywhere else in the world . . . only one thing made Eve sad. She hadn’t
seen Nan since they left the city long ago. Eve lives in a roadhouse in the
middle of the Nullarbor and when her Nan visits one day, Eve shows her
all the things that are special about where she lives. A moving celebration
of the Australian outback and the special connection between grandparent and grandchild.
Raewyn Caisley is the author of the Aussie Bites and Nibbles series. Karen Blair is an illustrator whose works include Baby Beats,
Baby Animal Farm, Granny Grommet and Me, and CBCA Honour Book With Nan.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 9 x 11.75
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9780670075003 • September
$22.99 (Can $27.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Viking AU
Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers
Alex English
Illustrations by Duncan Beedie
A hilarious rhyming story about a boy who always wanted to drive a
digger, but was destined to be a pirate like his dad
Brad isn’t suited to the life of being a pirate, but that’s what is expected of
him. So he is apprenticed onto the Salty Dog pirate ship under the fearsome
Captain Blood. Brad dreams only of diggers, even more so when he fails all
the pirate tests. After a narrow escape Brad is given one more chance: he
must find the treasure and bring it back, else he’ll have to walk the plank!
Brad finds the treasure but his spade breaks. Luckily there is a building site
nearby and they have a digger! So Brad shows everyone how he can be a pirate and a digger driver by digging up the treasure in record time.
Alex English the author of Yuck said the Yak. Duncan Beedie is the illustrator of Rhymes My Mother Never Told Me. He’s worked for BBC Three,
CBBC, and Aardman Animations.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 10 x 10
32 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior
Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781848861732 • November
$9.99 (Can $11.99) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Maverick Arts Publishing
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The Four Little Pigs
Kimara Nye
Illustrations by Marcin Bruchnalski
A retelling of the Three Litle Pigs with an exciting, magical twist
Tom’s granny is a witch and when he tells her that the tale of the Three Little
Pigs is boring, Granny uses her magic to send him into the story. Now Tom
must help the three little pigs escape from the big bad wolf!
Kimara Nye is a children’s author. Marcin Bruchnalski is an illustrator.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 10 x 10
32 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781848861640 • October • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Maverick Arts Publishing
American Adventure
Zoa
Illustrations by Monika Suska
The Dog Detectives find themselves cycling around the United States
“This charming adventure . . . is not only fun but it will also teach the
reader a little bit about some of London’s key attractions.” —Bookloons on The Dog Detectives: Lost in London
Imogen the opossum is lost! It’s up to the Dog Detectives to find out which
part of America she comes from and get her home. But Detective Jack is
adamant that he knows the way so they end up taking a bit of a detour!
They see the snow of Alaska, the deserts of Nevada, and the the swamps of
Louisiana. Eventually Deputy Poco Loco takes command and soon they are
back in New York—Imogen’s home! Includes a spread of American facts
at the back of the book.
Zoa is the coauthor of Lost in London. Monika Suska is an illustrator
whose works include I Love You for You, Noah the Boa at Large, and A
Very Busy Bunny.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 10 x 10
32 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781848860988 • October • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Maverick Arts Publishing
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ALPHABET CITIES
Maria Kernahan
Illustrations by Michael Schafbuch
Vividly modern illustrations, whimsical rhymes, and an ABC theme combine
to make the books in the Alphabet Cities series appeal to locals and visitors alike.
Maria Kernahan is the author of A Is for Aspen, B Is for Boston, and C Is for Chicago, as well as fiction for adults.
She is a former copywriter for J. Walter Thompson. She lives in Winnetka, Illinois. Michael Schafbuch is an artist
and illustrator who has worked on other books by Dry Climate Studios, including A Is for Aspen, B Is for Boston,
and C Is for Chicago. He lives in Seattle.
Each: Picture Books • 56 Pages • 10 x 10 • 28 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
September • $19.95 (Can $23.95) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: World • Dry Climate Studios
N Is for New York
An eye-catchingly illustrated trip through the Big Apple and its most
popular icons
• Author tour to include New York City
N Is for New York shows off the iconic places and things of New York:
the subway; the skyscrapers; the bustling streets; and the people, places,
and things that make NYC great. Whether on a coffee table or on the
nightstand, this large-format book is sure to make any resident or visitor
smile.
Regional: Mid-Atlantic • 9781942402299
S Is for Seattle
Beautiful artwork captures the Emerald City’s most popular icons
• Author tour to include Seattle (September)
From the Space Needle, the waterfront, and museums to seaplanes, Pike
Place Market, coffee shops, and orcas and octopi, this book encapsulates
all the things that make Seattle great. With rhymes and bright illustrations that showcase the iconic places and things of Seattle, this large-format
book is sure to make any resident or visitor smile.
Regional: West • 9781942402282
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ALPHABET CITIES
Each: Picture Books • 56 Pages • 10 x 10 • 28 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
September • $19.95 (Can $23.95) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: World • Dry Climate Studios
W Is for Washington DC
Bright, beautiful artwork showcases Washington, DC’s most iconic features
• Author tour to include Washington, DC
From renowned monuments and museums to the
city’s fascinating history and architecture, this picture book shows off what makes Washington, DC
so great. The people, places, and things that make
up our nation’s capital are featured, sure to make
any resident or visitor smile.
Regional: Mid-Atlantic • 9781942402305
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A IS FOR ALPHABET
L Is for London
Harriet Rowe
The first title in the A Is for Alphabet series
of books and the first London ABC in more than
130 years
A fun and quirky A-to-Z guide to London, this book
captures the sights and spirit of the capital, from the
Crown Jewels to jellied eels and from a beefeater to
a bobby. Interesting and little-known facts bring the
city to life and engage readers big and small. L Is for
London is a great reference book and ideal gift for
visitors to the capital.
Harriet Rowe is an author and illustrator. Her other
titles include “I Don’t Care!” Said Claire written by
Karen Hodgson and Scram Sam!
Picture Books/Nonfiction • 32 Pages • 5.5 x 5.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–8 • Grades Pre-K–3
9781907432088 • September
$10.99 (Can $12.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Hogs Back Books
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A IS FOR ALPHABET
Each: Picture Books • 32 Pages • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–8 • Grades Pre-K–3
November • Rights: US & Canada • Hogs Back Books
E Is for Egypt
Charles C. Somerville
Journey from the Nile to the “Underworld” in this alphabetical guide to Egypt’s most
bizarre and funny facts
Why are we so intrigued by ancient Egypt? Is it because Egyptian treasures are rich and
colorful? Is it because we can’t figure out how pyramids were really built? Is it because of
the mystical curses, which seem to inflict anyone who opens up the tomb of a pharaoh?
Richly illustrated in colors that make Egyptian art so appealing, E Is for Egypt feeds our
fascination with this ancient civilization.
Charles C. Somerville is an author and illustrator. His previous works include The Lizard
of Cupcake Lake.
6.5 x 9.5 • 9781907432156 • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Paperback Picture Book
O Is for Olympics
Ned Elliott
Illustrations by Zack McLaughlin
This title brings to life the epic feats and outrageous cheats that made
the Olympics the greatest sporting event ever
From letter A describing the first modern games held in Athens in 1896 to
letter Z describing Zeus, who presided over the ancient games in Olympia,
this hard back pocket A-to-Z is filled with fun and quirky anecdotes about
the Olympics. Numerous amazing and little known facts about the Olympics will inform and amuse children in equal measure.
Ned Elliott is an author. Zack McLaughlin is an illustrator whose works
include The Finding of Blue Bunny, Hagurosan, and How Poeple Lived.
5.75 x 5.75 • 9781907432125
$10.99 (Can $12.99) Hardcover Picture Book
95
Croc on the Rock
Marion Clark
Illustrations by Tanya Fenton
A tantrum throwing crocodile learns about the value of friendship and
sharing
A jaunty rhyming story about a crotchety crocodile who likes nothing better
than to bask on his rock and chase the other animals out of the river. But
once he has splashed around and enjoyed the river all to himself, the croc
realizes that a world without friends is no fun at all and sharing the river is
the best way to enjoy it.
Marion Clark writes other genres of books under numerous pseudonyms.
The Croc on the Rock is her first children’s picture book. Tanya Fenton is
the author and illustrator of Three Silly Chickens and has done animation
for Disney.
Picture Books • 24 Pages • 11 x 9.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–6 • Grades Pre-K–1
9781907432149 • November
$9.99 (Can $11.99) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US & Canada
Where Is My Bear?
Darcy Coxall
Illustrations by Menno Wittebrood
A young boy and his unusual friends embark upon a nighttime quest for his
missing teddy bear
When going to bed one night, a boy discovers his teddy bear has gone missing.
While looking for his teddy he encounters various creatures—all of whom are
willing and eager to join the boy’s search. The jaunty rhyme, the boy’s unwavering quest for his teddy, and his deadpan reactions to discovering monsters in his
sock drawer and under his bed make this great fun for readers young and old.
Darcy Coxall is a children’s book author. Menno Wittebrood is an illustrator
whose works include Do Not Disturb the Dragon!
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 9.5 x 11
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–6 • Grades Pre-K–1
9781907432095 • November • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Hogs Back Books
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Three Silly Chickens
Tanya Fenton
A charming and funny story about the pitfalls of vanity
Nora, Dora, and Flora are three silly chickens who continuously bicker over
which of them is the most beautiful. Fed up with the endless squabbles, the
other chickens in the henhouse suggest they ask the farmer. But surely he’ll
put these tasty looking birds in his pot for supper! Concerned for their welfare, a wise old goat grants them three wishes. But will they use their wishes
wisely? Not these silly birds.
Tanya Fenton is an author and the illustrator of Croc on the Rock and has
done animation for Disney.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 11 x 9.5
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–6 • Grades Pre-K–1
9781907432118 • October • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Hogs Back Books
Boris the Boastful Frog
Karen Hodgson
Illustrations by Steve Cox
An entertaining tale that explores the consequences of showing off
In a pond at the bottom of a muddy field there lived a frog named Boris. He was
big and strong and handsome, but he was also boastful. Boris could do anything.
He could jump, swim, and dive better than anyone else—or so he said. But one
day his boasting got the better of him!
Karen Hodgson is the author of numerous picture books, including The Robot
Who Couldn’t Cry, The Teeny Weeny Walking Stick, and Hugh’s Blue Day.
Steve Cox is an illustrator.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 9.5 x 11
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–6 • Grades Pre-K–1
9781907432101 • November • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Hogs Back Books
97
WHEN A DRAGON MOVES IN
When a Dragon Moves In Again
Jodi Moore
Illustrations by Howard McWilliam
A dragon friend understands the ups and downs of
becoming a big brother
“Moore has a light, sure touch, and she gives McWilliam plenty of room to exercise his considerable gifts
for operatic expressiveness and expertly choreographed physical humor.” —Publishers Weekly on
When a Dragon Moves In
“The deadpan text is sure to illicit giggles as it captures the conundrum of an imaginary friend with a
child’s eye and provides a gentle acceptance of the
mild misbehavior that sometimes accompanies imaginative play.” —Kirkus Reviews on When a Dragon
Moves In
• Co-op available
• Author and illustrator’s previous book sold
more than 50,000 copies
Preparations are in full swing to welcome a new family
member in this sequel to the award-winning When a Dragon Moves In. A young boy has become a big brother and
he and his beloved dragon dedicate themselves to entertaining the little baby. But when the drooling, crying baby
somehow charms the dragon and his attention, the boy decides he’s had enough of this baby business. Adult readers will
see the dragon as the boy’s alter ego—eager to cuddle with the new baby before the boy himself feels quite ready, then as
a conduit to the boy’s acceptance of the baby, and finally as kindred spirit with whom the boy can commiserate. Younger
readers will love the boy’s wonderful, though perhaps invisible, dragon friend who helps him be a good big brother.
Jodi Moore is the author of the award-winning When a Dragon Moves In. She lives in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. Howard
McWilliam is the award-winning illustrator of I Need My Monster and When a Dragon Moves In. He was chosen as
National Young Cartoonist of the Year at the age of 12. A regular cover artist for the Week magazine, he also illustrates
for the Sunday Telegraph, Moneyweek, and Outdoor Life.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 10.25 x 10.25 • 32 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781936261352 • September • $17.95 (Can $17.95) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: World • Flashlight Press
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98
TYRANNOSAURUS SERIES
You Look Yummy!
Tatsuya Miyanishi
This sweet tale about an unusual adoption sold
more than 1.75 million copies in Japan
• Co-op available
A long, long time ago, a baby ankylosaurus is born on
a volcano erupting ground. As the little ankylosaurus
begins wandering around, a big tyrannosaurus comes
along. He is about to pounce when the baby cries out,
“Daddy!” and grabs onto his leg. The baby thinks the
tyrannosaurus is his father, so as not to disappoint
the little one, he takes on the task of raising a baby
ankylosaur. The two develop ever stronger bonds of
love, but soon comes the day when they must part.
Highlighting the importance of family and of the love
between parent and child, this sweet picture book celebrates adoption.
Tatsuya Miyanishi is one of the most popular children’s book artists in Japan. He is a winner of the
Kodansha Cultural Award in the Picture Book category, as well as the Kenbuchi City Picture Book Village
Award.
Picture Books/Fiction • 40 Pages • 8.5 x 10.5
26 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior
Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781940842066 • September
$17.99 (Can $21.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Museyon
99
Grandma’s Red Silk Dress
Young-ah Kim
Illustrations by Yoo-min Han
This tender story of an intergenerational family bond offers children
a simple way to discover rudimentary concepts on whole and partial
numbers
• Co-op available
Yumi’s blessing pouch bulges with lucky money and treats from the Lunar
New Year. The silk pouch is so pretty, and it makes her feel lucky. Long
ago the shiny red fabric had been Grandma’s wedding dress! Yumi loves the
pouch because her grandmother made it especially for her, sewing every tiny
stitch by hand—and because it reminds her of the love, joy, family, and memories they share. Hands-on activities and elementary math concepts expand
this warm-spirited celebration of family and intergenerational love.
Young-ah Kim is an illustrator and a children’s book author. She is the author of There Is a Day. Yoo-min Han studied Eastern arts at Chugye University for the Arts in Seoul, South Korea, and has illustrated many children’s
books, including See What’s Inside of Your Heart.
Picture Books/Education Resource • 34 Pages • 10 x 10
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781939248114 • September
$16.95 (Can $19.95) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: World
Tantan Publishing
Mr. Willy-Nilly and Zoey’s Dream
Ji-yun Shin
Illustrations by Seung-yim Bak
Early math concepts are explored in this whimsical story about two
friends wh topple gender-related expectations
• Co-op available
Mr. Willy-Nilly lives in the forest. He is supposed to like hunting, but he’s
gentle and dreams of becoming a writer. Zoey lives in the town. She is supposed to quietly tend her flock, but she’s spirited and dreams about exciting
adventures in faraway places. Together this mismatched pair of friends quietly forms a strong bond—and working together, they both make their dreams
come true! Hands-on activities and elementary math concepts that relate to
numbers and operations as well as counting and separating numbers into
parts are highlighted in this clever tale about an unlikely friendship.
Ji-yum Shin has written several books for children. Seung-yim Bak is a children’s book author and illustrator.
Picture Books/Education Resource • 38 Pages • 10 x 10
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781939248091 • September • $16.95 (Can $19.95) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: World • Tantan Publishing
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The Princess Is Coming to Town
Young-so Yu
Illustrations by So-hyun Park
The mathematical concept of measurement is explored in this clever tale about
villagers preparing for a royal spectacle
• Co-op available
The townspeople are excited that a princess is coming to visit. They want to welcome her with the biggest and best of everything. A clever little girl named Chorong
and her wise grandfather make sure all the details are just right. Will the princess’s
visit go as planned? Hands-on activities and elementary math concepts that relate to
measurements are highlighted in a spirited tale about resourcefulness and creativity.
Young-so Yu studied Korean language and literature and is the author of numerous
children’s books. So-hyun Park has a degree in industrial design, and has illustrated
many books for children.
Picture Books/Education Resource • 38 Pages • 10 x 10
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781939248084 • September • $16.95 (Can $19.95) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: World • Tantan Publishing
Spider and the Candy Lady
Young-so Yu
Illustrations by Ji-yea Han
A charming story that uses a candy store to illustrate the usefulness of statistics and data organization
• Co-op available
The candy lady likes to keep her store clean and tidy, which means no spiders.
But Spider is clever and determined to help her. He’s been watching the customers closely—and he has useful information about who buys which candies. Will
the candy lady listen to Spider’s smart advice? Hands-on activities and elementary math concepts that relate to classifying and statistics as well as ordering,
organizing data, and predicting future outcomes expand this sweet story about
business patterns in a candy store.
Young-so Yu is the author of numerous children’s books. Ji-yea Han is the illustrator of numerous children’s books and she won the gold prize at the Korean
Publishing Arts Exhibition.
Picture Books/Education Resource • 38 Pages • 10 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781939248077 • September • $16.95 (Can $19.95) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: World • Tantan Publishing
What Happened at Wizard School
Cecil Kim
Illustrations by Joo-yoon Lee
A mirthful tale that introduces young readers to the concepts of shapes and
symmetry in an engaging way
• Co-op available
Bong-Bong the wizard has a bad case of mismatch disease and his once-healthy body
has become a jumble of odd parts. It’s his friend Ola’s birthday, and Bong-Bong is
worried that he won’t be able to pull himself together in time for the party. Can
Bong-Bong get back on track to become the best wizard ever? Hands-on activities
and elementary math concepts that relate to space, shapes, and symmetry highlight
a rollicking tale about the misadventures of a resourceful young wizard.
Cecil Kim is the author of several children’s books. Joo-yoon Lee is an award-winning children’s book illustrator.
Picture Books/Education Resource • 38 Pages • 10 x 10
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781939248022 • September • $16.95 (Can $19.95) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: World • Tantan Publishing
101
CHARLIE GIRL — “TAILS” OF A VERY ORIGINAL POODLE
Charlie Girl: Lost in the Tents
at Fashion Week—Paris!
Elizabeth Frogel
Illustrations by Don Kossar
The fourth installment in the Charlie Girl series takes the beloved canine
character and dog friends from NYC to Paris for Fashion Week
“The Charlie Girl series celebrates the unique and special bond between
people and their pets. . . . We are thankful for this support, which will
help us in our work protecting animals across the country.” —Helene
Gordon, senior director of marketing, ASPCA
“A ‘fetching’ new addition to the Charlie Girl series.”
—Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News, on Charlie Girl: A Story
of Love and Instinct
“New York’s most lovable Poodle Charlie Girl is back in town—this
time, preparing for the arrival of a new sibling. This charming, inquisitive, and joyful dog whose lovable tales about life in the Big Apple are
proving immensely popular with children and adults.” —Boston Globe
on Charlie Girl: A Story of Love and Instinct
• $25,000 marketing budget
• Author tour to include Los Angeles
• $1 donated to the ASPCA for every copy sold
Charlie Girl and her canine pals travel from America to Paris with Mom for
the fashion shows. When Mom leaves her keys behind, Charlie and her friends make it their job to get the hotel keys to
Mom straight away. As they make their way through Paris, enjoying the famous sights and cuisine along the way, they
end up causing quite a stir: strutting their stuff on the runway as Mom sits in the front row at the fashion show. Children
and adults alike will enjoy the Parisian sights, the endearing humor always found with Charlie Girl, and the beautiful
watercolor renderings. Please know when you purchase and enjoy reading a Charlie Girl book, you are partnering with
Charlie to help animals in need.
Elizabeth Frogel is a former interior designer and the founder of CenturyMom, a successful New York City–based fashion consignment business. She is the author of Charlie Girl: Her Very Happy Life in the Town She Calls Home, New
York City!, Charlie Girl: A Story of Love and Instinct, and Charlie Girl Hits Hollywood . . . An L.A. Only Adventure!
Don Kossar is the owner of Don Kossar Interiors, an interior design firm, and a member of the American Society of Interior Designers. He is the illustrator of Charlie Girl: A Story of Love and Instinct and Charlie Girl Hits Hollywood . . .
An L.A. Only Adventure! They both live in New York City.
Picture Books/Fiction • 52 Pages • 9.25 x 12.25 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781495139079 • September • $24.95 (Can $29.95) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: World • Penny Black Publishing
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Charlie Girl: Her Very
Happy Life in the
Town She Calls Home,
New York City!
9780692019290
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Charlie Girl: A Story
of Love and Instinct
9780986079108
Charlie Girl Hits
Hollywood . . . An L.A.
Only Adventure!
9780986079122
The Tobermory Cat 1, 2, 3
Debi Gliori
Features a real feline known to local inhabitants of the little Hebridean
village of Tobermory—off the west coast of Scotland on the isle of Mull
“Will delight those who love the Isle of Mull, and cats.” —Times
“A charming tale.” —Scottish Field magazine
• The Tobermory Cat sold more than 17,000 copies
The sequel to The Tobermory Cat, this book follows the ginger feline after
he wakes up hungry and explores the town in search of something to eat.
Children will learn to count along the way with this loveable tomcat as his
legendary story continues.
Debi Gliori is the author and illustrator of numerous picture books and
children’s novels, including Dragon Loves Penguin, No Matter What, The
Scariest Thing of All, Stormy Weather, The Tobermory Cat, and The Trouble with Dragons. She has been short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Award
twice as well as the Scottish Arts Council Award. She was the Shetland
Islands’ first children’s writer-in-residence.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 10.25 x 9.5
32 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior
Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781780271996 • September
$10.99 (Can $12.99) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US, Canada & China • Birlinn
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9781780270999
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Hardcover Picture Book
Harold and Grace
Sean E. Avery
A sweet picture book with a different take on metamorphosis and a surprising ending
“Avery’s illustrations, with their subversive, Steadman-esque quality,
are full of movement and humor.” —West Australian on All Monkeys
Love Bananas
“A playful tone and impish, endearing animals that will appeal to preschoolers. Verdict: Monkey Magic.” —Herald Sun on All Monkeys
Love Bananas
“Avery’s rhyming text is infectious.” —Canberra Times on All Monkeys
Love Bananas
Two tiny eggs, one in a pond and one on a tree, survive a brutal storm and
hatch at the same time. Harold is a tadpole and Grace is a caterpillar. Neither
of them can find similar creatures, and they are mocked and ridiculed by those
around them until they find each other and become friends. But as they grow,
they grow apart. Harold explores further in the pond and leaves Grace behind
on her tree. Harold’s new friends, the fish, think he’s great until he starts growing legs, then they turn on him. Sad and dispirited, Harold returns to find Grace but she is nowhere to be seen; in her place is just a
hard little chrysalis. Harold mourns for Grace and keeps vigil over the chrysalis. One morning Harold wakes to something fluttering
in the dim light. Hungry, he flicks out his tongue and grabs it, but the fluttering is no meal, it is Grace, hatched at last and now a
beautiful butterfly. Back together again they remain true friends and live happily ever after.
Sean E. Avery is the author of All Monkeys Love Bananas. A former freelance journalist for the Eastern Province Herald, he is also
an artist whose sculptures are featured in prominent galleries around Perth, Australia, as well as in well-known landmarks and the
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! museums in Baltimore and Los Angeles. He lives in Ottawa, Ontario.
Picture Books/Animals • 32 Pages • 8 x 8 • 32 Color Illustrations • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781925162295 • September • $16.99 (Can $19.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US, Canada, South Africa, South America & Caribbean • Fremantle Press
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Painting Heaven
Polishing the Mirror of the Heart
Demi Hunt and Coleman Barks
This illustrated tale introduces children to the wondrous teachings from the Muslim
theologian and mystic al-Ghazali
• Advertising in Parabola magazine (Spring)
This enchanting tale illustrates how that the human heart is like a rusty mirror which, when
polished through beautiful doings, is able to reflect the real essence of all things. In addition
to this story is a poem by the renowned poet, Coleman Barks. Both draw on the same account found in Ghazali’s The Marvels of the Heart, Book XXI, of his magnum opus, The
Revival of Religious Sciences.
Demi Hunt is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. Her book The Empty Pot was selected by former first lady Barbara Bush to be read on the ABC Radio Network
Program Mrs. Bush’s Story Time. She lives in Seattle. Coleman Barks is a poet and professor
emeritus at the University of Georgia in Athens. He lives in Athens, Georgia.
Picture Books/Spirituality • 44 Pages • 9 x 12
40 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781941610138 • September • $19.95 (Can $23.95) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: World X United Kingdom • Fons Vitae
The Boy and the Owl
A Story About the Attributes of God Based on the Poem
“The Creed of Salvation”
Aisha Changezi and Siraj Mowjood
A picture book that helps children better understand the Islamic belief of the attributes of God
In this children’s tale, a wise owl explains some of the deeper aspects of the Islamic
belief. This story focuses on the part of a poem written by the famous Shaykh Muhammad b. Ja’far al-Kattani that deals with how we can know anything about God.
It describes 13 essential attributes, in a way a child can understand: God has speech,
power, hearing, sight, will, and knowledge and is attributed with life.
Aisha Changezi is a calligrapher who illustrated the children’s book Alam Al-Musradat. Siraj Mowjood is an osteopathic family physician specializing in public health and
health education. He lives in Claremont, California.
Picture Books/Religious • 24 Pages • 11 x 10 • 13 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781941610145 • September • $17.95 (Can $21.95) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: World X United Kingdom • Fons Vitae
I, Humanity
Jeffrey Bennett
Part of a set of books launched to the International Space Station through NASA’s
Story Time from Space program, read aloud by astronauts
• $25,000 marketing budget; co-op available
• Author’s previous books sold more than 1.5 million copies
Written in the first person with the viewpoint of a narrator who represents the human race
throughout history, I, Humanity tells the story of what we now know about the universe
and how we learned it. It begins with the ancient view of a small, flat Earth, and page-bypage shows how we’ve gradually learned about our planet, its orbit, and its place in the
vast universe. The book is designed to work on three different levels: education, perspective, and inspiration. The educational aspect comes in the factual content of the story, the perspective element involves enabling
children learn to see themselves and our planet in a new light, and the inspirational component comes in helping children dream of
how they can help make the world a better place.
Jeffrey Bennett, winner of the 2013 American Institute of Physics Science Communication Award, is an astrophysicist and educator
who proposed the idea for and helped develop the Voyage Scale Model Solar System—the first science-oriented exhibit approved for
permanent installation on the National Mall in Washington, DC. He is the author of children’s books, including those in the Science
Adventures with Max the Dog series and The Wizard Who Saved the World. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.
Picture Books/Nonfiction • 32 Pages • 11 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
9781937548520 • January • $15.00 (Can $18.00) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: World • Big Kid Science
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THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF MR BENN
David McKee
David McKee’s first book was published in 1964. His books are now published in many languages throughout
the world, and many of them have been adapted for television. He is one of the leading contemporary children’s
book creators. Mr. Benn has been adapted for TV, along with his King Rollo series, and his characters,
such as Elmer the Elephant, are much-loved across the world.
Each: Picture Books • 32 Pages • 9.75 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
$9.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US • Hodder Children’s
The Extraordinary Adventures
of Mr Benn Spaceman
David McKee’s Mr. Benn visits several weird and wonderful planets
Mr. Benn is an ordinary man who visits a fancy-dress shop where he tries
on an outfit and enters a world of magical adventures! Mr. Benn puts on
a spacesuit and jets off to different amazing planets—one with jewels, one
with no color, and one brightly colored planet where everyone has to wear
a hat.
9781444922066 • September
The Extraordinary Adventures
of Mr Benn Diver
The adventures of the character from Elmer creator David McKee are
now back in print
Mr. Benn is an ordinary man who visits a fancy-dress shop where he tries
on an outfit and enters a world of magical adventures! Mr. Benn puts on
a diving suit and plunges into the middle of an argument between two
submarines. With the help of a mermaid, and even King Neptune himself,
he resolves the disagreement, by creating two sea monsters! A much-loved
classic children’s character has been reissued for children of today to enjoy.
9781444922042 • October
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KATIE
James Mayhew
“Mayhew’s creatures are appealingly anthropomorphized and set in a lush landscape, skillfully
rendered in sepia line and glowing watercolors.” —Kirkus Reviews on Katie and the Dinosaurs
James Mayhew is a children’s author and illustrator whose books include Can You See a Little Bear, Katie in London, Katie
and the Spanish Princess, Katie Meets the Impressionists, The Knight Who Took All Day, and Who Wants a Dragon? He
received the New York Times award for one of the 10 best-illustrated books of the year for The Boy and the Cloth of Dreams.
Each: Picture Books • 32 Pages • 11 x 10 • Four-color Interior
$10.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US • Orchard Books
Katie and the Starry Night
A perfect introduction for children to Van Gogh, showcasing five of
his masterpieces
The stars in Vincent Van Gogh’s painting are so beautiful that Katie
can’t resist reaching in and taking one. But what will she do when all the
other stars come tumbling out of the painting, too? Will Katie be able to
catch the stars before the gallery guard notices they’ve floated away? This
picture book features The Starry Night, Noon, Vincent’s Chair, Fishing
Boats on the Beach, and The Olive Grove.
Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
9781408332436 (Replaces 9781408304662)• September
Katie and the Waterlily Pond
A Magical Journey Through Five Monet Masterpieces
Katie explores five of Monet’s masterpieces and discovers just why he is
one of the world’s most-loved artists
Bringing classic art to life for children yet again, this newest installment in
the hugely successful Katie series has the leading lady focusing on the fascinating works of Monet. Katie is desperate to win an art competition at the
gallery, but the judging is at three o’clock—surely she can paint a terrific picture before the deadline, can’t she? She must try. Featuring the most iconic
paintings by one of the world’s most loved artists, the masterpieces visited in
the book include Bathers at La Grenouillere; Blanche Monet Painting; Path
through the Poppies; The Rue Montorgueil, Paris; and The Waterlily Pond.
Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781408332450 (Replaces 9781408304648)• October
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Katie and the
British Artists
Katie and
the Dinosaurs
Katie and the
Spanish Princess
Katie in London
Katie in Scotland
Katie’s Picture Show
9781846167379
$8.99
9781843622857
$8.99
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9781843623960
$10.95
9781408332412
$9.99
9781846162480
$10.99
9781843623977
$10.99
KIPPER
Kipper’s Snowy Day
25th Anniversary Edition
Mick Inkpen
Celebrating 25 years, this classic Kipper title is reissued for a new
generation of children
“You simply cannot fail to win smiles with a new book about
Kipper.” —Daily Mail
“Kipper has touched a chord with children and parents alike.”
—Practical Parenting
• Kipper airs on PBS Kids Sprout
Kipper loves the snow and when he sees great white flakes tumbling down
one morning, he can’t wait to be out enjoying himself. Kipper’s friend
Tiger isn’t nearly as good at snow games as Kipper is, because of his silly,
woolly clothes—but they still manage to build a wonderful snowdog. A
joyful book with a wintry theme—snuggle down and read it together.
Mick Inkpen is a top-selling picture book artist and writer whose Kipper
and Wibbly Pig stories have sold millions worldwide. He is the winner
of the Smarties Prize for Kipper’s A to Z (praised by Publishers Weekly
in 2001 as one of the “most distinguished titles of the year”), the British
Book Award for Lullabyhullabaloo, and the Children’s Book Award for
Threadbear. His Kipper stories are the basis of a television show that was hailed by Parenting Magazine as a Top 10
show for children under five.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 9 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781444924091 • November • $10.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US • Hodder Children’s
Also available:
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Kipper
9781444918168 • $10.99
Kipper’s Little Friends
9781444918199 • $10.99
Kipper’s Beach Ball
9780340956564 • $7.99
Kipper’s Birthday
9780340932063 • $8.99
Kipper’s Monster
9780340932087 • $10.99
Kipper’s Christmas Eve
9781444916232 • $10.99
Kipper’s Toybox
9781444923773 • $10.99
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EMILY BROWN
Cressida Cowell
Illustrations by Neal Layton
“Pair this satisfying story with Mo Willems’ Knuffle Bunny; with her fried-pancake eyes,
Emily could be a cousin to Willems’ Trixie.” —Booklist on That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown
By the bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series
comes a reissue of the classic tale of Emily Brown and her old, gray rabbit called Stanley.
Cressida Cowell is the author of numerous children’s books, including How to Be a Pirate, How to Speak Dragonese,
and How to Train Your Dragon, which was made into an Academy Award–nominated 3-D Dreamworks film in 2010.
Other books in the Emily Brown series include That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown, which won the Nestle Gold Award. Neal
Layton is the author and illustrator of Mammoth Academy, Sunday Blues, and the Smarties prize–winning Oscar and Arabella.
Each: Picture Books • 32 Pages • 11 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
September • $10.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US • Hodder Children’s
Emily Brown and the Elephant Emergency
The anarchic and witty third Emily Brown contains a message for parents about spending quality fun time with children, while little ones
will simply enjoy the exuberant storytelling
“A sensitive and witty handling of fears that has a valuable lesson for
adults too. Great fun.” —Daily Mail
Emily Brown, Stanley the bunny, and Matilda the elephant are busy going on adventures, but every time they get to a particularly exciting part,
ring! ring! goes the Emergency Telephone and it’s Matilda’s mother on
the end worrying that Matilda isn’t dressing properly, or eating properly,
or almost anything. How can Emily Brown persuade her that sometimes
adventures are good? This witty and poignant book is a reminder of the
importance of spending quality time with children and allowing them to
explore the world around them.
9781444923438 (Replaces 9781408302033)
Emily Brown and the Thing
Emily Brown takes an original and witty look at a classic theme—being
afraid of the dark
“Rascally bedtime fare.” —Booklist
In this warm-hearted tale, Emily and Stanley find a “Thing” crying outside
their window. They embark on a series of adventures to find everything
he needs for a good night’s sleep, but nothing seems to work. What is
troubling the Thing, and why can’t he get to sleep? Parents and children
everywhere will recognize all the bizarre excuses a child can make to keep
the light on and a parent in the room at bedtime, and this story reminds
how important it is to talk to children, and find out what is really going on
in the complex depths of a child’s imagination.
9781444923407 (Replaces 9781846166945)
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EMILY BROWN
Each: Picture Books • 32 Pages • 11 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
September • $10.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US • Hodder Children’s
Cheer Up Your Teddy Bear, Emily Brown!
Emily and her sidekick Stanley wrestle with one of the most difficult
emotions of all—unhappiness
“Layton’s cartoonlike illustrations over photographs juxtapose the
tale’s reality under fantasy.” —School Library Journal
“Will both delight fans, and give them something to reflect on. Layton’s
illustrations are a joy, matching the text perfectly.” —Bookseller
Emily Brown and her sidekick rabbit, Stanley, are back—and this time
they’re on a mission to cheer up one very unhappy teddy bear. But, no
matter what they try, the teddy bear is still miserable. Emily Brown decides
enough is enough and teaches the teddy bear how to make his own happiness. With an important message that children will understand and written
with fun, adventure, and humor, this is storytelling at its best.
9781444923421 (Replaces 9781408308493)
MR BEAR
Mr Bear Babysits
Debi Gliori
Will Mr. Bear be able to get the rambunctious Grizzle-Bears to bed before their
parents come home?
“These expressive characters radiate warmth and family love.” —Publishers
Weekly
Mr. Bear thinks babysitting is easy—until he has to look after the four young Grizzle-Bears! These little bears are more interested in causing chaos than going to sleep.
Will Mr. Bear manage to restore calm before Mr. and Mrs. Grizzle-Bear get home?
The lovable Mr. Bear and his family have delighted children for more than 20 years
through books that capture the essence of family life. Full of warmth and everyday
domestic humor, Mr Bear Babysits is a classic to be treasured and shared time and
time again.
Debi Gliori is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the
Baby Witch and Me series, No Matter What, and the Pure Dead series.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 9.5 x 12
Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
9781408336359 • October • $10.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US
Orchard Books
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GEORGE TODDLER BOOKS
Nicola Smee
Nicola Smee is the author and illustrator of numerous children’s books, including Clip-Clop, Funny Face,
and The Lion Little Book of Bedtime Stories, as well as the George toddler books.
Each: Picture Books • 20 Pages • 8 x 8 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
September • $7.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US • Orchard Books
George Goes on a Plane
A perfect book to share with your little one before their first flight
Join George and Bear as they travel on a plane for the first time! There are
so many exciting things to see and do at the airport, and then there’s the
journey on the plane with its thrilling take off!
9781408335581
George Visits the Doctor
The ideal book for putting toddlers at ease before visiting the doctor
George and Bear both have a sore throat, so they’re off to visit the doctor.
If anyone can help them feel better, the doctor can!
9781408335536
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GEORGE TODDLER BOOKS
Each: Picture Books • 20 Pages • 8 x 8 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Grades Up to K
September • $7.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US • Orchard Books
George Goes Swimming
George and Bear go on their first visit to the pool to learn how to swim
George is off to the pool so that he can learn how to swim! He has his armbands at the ready, and Mom is close by to help. With a bit of splashing,
it’s not long before George learns to love the pool and is swimming in his
armbands!
9781408335574
George Gets Dressed
George gets dressed with a little help from his best friend, Bear
It’s time for George to get dressed. But where should he start? With Bear
by his side, George finds a way! The simple text and bright artwork
make this the perfect early storybook to share with toddlers.
9781408335567
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Mad About Mega Beasts!
Giles Andreae
Illustrations by David Wojtowycz
Come and meet the world’s biggest beasts in this book
of amazing animals from the creators of Commotion in
the Ocean and Rumble in the Jungle
“Gleeful illustrations . . . with its mix of colorful characters and jaunty rhymes I’m sure this will become as
popular as its predecessors.” —Red Reading Hub
“An explosion of noisy, rhyming creepy-crawly fun.”
—Bookseller, on Mad About Minibeasts
Have you ever seen a squid that weighs more than a car,
or a dinosaur that’s as big as 18 elephants? Discover these
magnificent mega beasts and more in this bouncy rhyming
romp from a bestselling, award-winning picture book team.
From the cuddly St. Bernard to the ferocious Siberian tiger,
this bright rhyming picture book is packed with incredible
creatures to delight animal fans everywhere.
Giles Andreae is the bestselling author of such titles as Commotion in the Ocean, Giraffes Can’t Dance, K Is for Kissing
a Cool Kangaroo, and Love Is a Handful of Honey. David
Wojtowycz is an award-winning author and artist. They
previously collaborated on Bustle in the Bushes, Leo the
Lovable Lion, and Rumble in the Jungle.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 9.5 x 12
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781408329368 • October
$9.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US
Orchard Books
Also available:
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Morris the
Mankiest Monster
9780552559355 • $12.99
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Nat Fantastic and the
Brave Knights of Old
9781408305188 • $10.99
Peter Pan
J. M. Barrie
Retold by Rose Impey
Illustrations by Ian Beck
Every child will love this charming retelling of the classic magical story about the
boy who never grew up
The story of Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up, has captivated generations of
children. Rose Impey’s sensitive adaptation of the story makes it accessible to younger
children, while retaining the spirit of the original J. M. Barrie text. Ian Beck’s enchanting illustrations superbly bring to life this much-loved fantasy—a valuable addition to
every child’s bookshelf.
J. M. Barrie (1860–1937) based his most enduring work on the five Llewellyn Davies
boys, to whom he was legal guardian. First performed as a play in 1904, Peter Pan
immediately captured the imagination of both children and adults alike—so much so
that Barrie reissued the play in novel form in 1911. Rose Impey is a former teacher
and the author of Animal Crackers, Six Feet Deep, and Titchy Witch, as well as the
Sleepover Club books, which became a major children’s television series. Ian Beck is
an award-winning author and illustrator whose works include Round and Round the
Garden and Philip Pullman’s Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.
Classics • 96 Pages • 8 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781408338223 • September • $15.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US
Orchard Books
Peter Pan and Wendy
J. M. Barrie
Illustrations by Shirley Hughes
A beautiful new edition of J. M. Barrie’s classic text, illustrated in two colors by
acclaimed illustrator Shirley Hughes
Meet Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up; Tinkerbell, the mischievous fairy; the
Lost Boys; and the villainous Captain Hook. A swashbuckling children’s adventure classic for generations, this edition has beautiful illustrations by beloved illustrator Shirley
Hughes.
J. M. Barrie (1860–1937) based his most enduring work on the five Llewellyn Davies
boys, to whom he was legal guardian. First performed as a play in 1904, Peter Pan
immediately captured the imagination of both children and adults alike—so much so
that Barrie reissued the play in novel form in 1911. Shirley Hughes is an author and
illustrator whose works include the Alfie series, Helpers, and The Trouble with Jack.
She has won the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Eleanor Farjeon Award, among others.
Classics • 144 Pages • 7 x 9 • Two-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781444923957 • October • $13.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US
Hodder Children’s
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The Orchard Book of Classic
Shakespeare Verse
Gina Pollinger
Illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark
An ideal introduction to William Shakespeare’s
finest verse—perfect for celebrating 450 years of
the Bard
This selection of verse and poetry from William Shakespeare, the greatest playwright the world has ever
known, is filled with wit and wisdom, tenderness and
magic, mischief and merriment. An exquisite collection
of Shakespeare’s writing featuring favorite passages
of verse, familiar to many, along with lesser-known
pieces, all of which sparkle in the mind and fire the
imagination. The poems and verses have been carefully
selected to ensure that even younger readers develop a
lifelong love of the Bard and his timeless legacy. Included is a foreword inviting readers to immerse themselves
in the delight of Shakespeare’s writing. The richness of
the words are matched by gem-like illustrations, capturing all the life of these enduring poems.
Gina Pollinger is a literary agent whose clients include
Anne Fine, Michael Morpurgo, and Roald Dahl. Emma
Chichester Clark was awarded the Mother Goose
Award in 1988 as the most promising newcomer to
children’s book illustration. Her works include The
Orchard Book of Greek Gods and Goddesses and The
Orchard Book of Greek Myths. She has also written
and illustrated a number of her own books, including
Tea with Aunt Augusta, Miss Bilberry’s New House,
and Little Miss Muppet Counts to Ten.
Picture Books • 96 Pages • 9.5 x 10
80 Color Illustrations • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781408333020 • September
$19.99 (NCR) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US
Orchard Books
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Amazing Mr Zooty!
9781842704806
$15.99 Hardcover
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Little Miss Muffet
Counts to Ten
9781842709559
$12.99 Paperback
Minty and Tink
9781842707135
$19.95 Hardcover
No More Kissing!
9781849392310
$9.99 Paperback
The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book
Bob Hartman
Illustrations by Krisztina Kállai Nagy
A Featured Selection of the Children’s Book-of-theMonth, filled with much-loved international folk tales,
now in paperback
Bob Hartman’s retellings of 40 warm and reassuring bedtime
stories, taken from around the world and retold especially
for reading aloud, are combined with Krisztina Kállai Nagy’s
naive and colorful illustrations, which give a freshness to the
text. Each story has been chosen for its integrity and for its
ability to encourage and inspire children who are learning to
understand the world around them. Useful storytelling tips
from the author are included to help with reading the stories aloud. This popular title from the Lion Storyteller series
has had worldwide sales of more than 120,000 copies and has
been translated into seven different languages.
Bob Hartman is the author of numerous children’s books, including The Three Billy Goats’ Stuff!, The Lion Storyteller
Bedtime Book, The Lion Storyteller Easter Book, and Noah’s
Big Boat. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Krisztina Kállai Nagy is the illustrator of the Animal Lullabies series.
Folklore/Fiction • 128 Pages • 8.5 x 10.25
100 Color Illustrations • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9780745964942 • September
$16.99 (Can $19.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
Lion Children’s
• The stories included are:
The Mouse and the Lion—Greece
The Mouse’s Bride—India
Silly Jack—England
The Big Wave—Japan
The Girl Who Played with the Stars—Scotland
Tiger and the Storm—Puerto Rico
Three Months’ Night—North America
The Knee-High Man—North America
Arion and the Dolphin—Greece
The Clever Baker—Scotland
Rabbit and Tiger Save the World—Puerto Rico
How the Kangaroo Got Its Tail—Australia
The Shepherd and the Clever Princess—Finland
The Greedy Farmer—Wales
Tortoise Brings Food—Africa
The Generous Bird—A story by Bob Hartman
Polly and the Frog—England
Tiger Eats a Monkey—Puerto Rico
Rabbit and Tiger Go Fishing—Puerto Rico
Lazy Tom—Ireland
The Mouse Deer’s Wisdom—Java
The Contented Priest—Spain
The Four Friends—India
Olle and the Troll—Norway
The Brave Bull Calf—England
The Steel Man—North America
Tiger Gets Stuck—Puerto Rico
The Crafty Farmer—Japan
The Clever Mouse—Wales
Tiger Tries to Cheat—Puerto Rico
The Amazing Pine Cone—Finland
The Two Brothers—Brazil
The Very Strong Sparrow—Africa
The Two Sisters—France
Simple John—Germany
The Selfish Beasts—Africa
Kayoku and the Crane—Japan
The Determined Frog—Russia
The Selfish Sand Frog—Australia
The Robber and the Monk—Egypt
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THE ELIZABETH CLARK STORY BOOKS
Elizabeth Clark
Illustrations by Nina K. Brisley
Reissued classics, written in lovely, simple 1930s prose
Elizabeth Clark’s Story Books are faithfully brought back into print as beautiful hardcover editions that
are perfect for reading aloud, or as early experiences in reading alone. Beautifully written tales,
they were extremely successful books in their day, reprinting over a long period. Drawn from folklore,
faraway lands, history, and legend, these stories remain as charming and fresh as when first penned.
Elizabeth Clark was born in 1875. She realized at a young age that she had a gift for storytelling, and with pioneering
courage left home, determined to make storytelling her life’s work. She built a reputation, narrating her stories at
gatherings of children, and became an admired lecturer on her craft at the Teacher Training Colleges. Beguiled by her
performances, the press of the day gave her glowing reviews, including in the U.S., where she traveled and told stories
as a guest of the National Girl Scouts of America Executive. In writing her stories, she chose only those stories that she
had told to hundreds of children, whose responses had helped to shape and render the stories perfect for children
everywhere. Nina K. Brisley was a prolific classic children’s illustrator.
Each: Classics/Seasonal • 72 Pages • Ages 8–10 • Grades 3–5
December • $13.99 (Can $16.99) Cloth • Rights: US & Canada • Pikku Publishing
The Cat that Climbed
the Christmas Tree
And Other Stories
9780992805050
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Dobbin and the Silver Shoes
And Other Stories
9780992805067
FAIRY BOOKS
Edited by Andrew Lang
Andrew Lang (1844–1912) was a novelist, journalist, poet, and literary critic
best known for his collections of fairy tales known as The Fairy Books.
Each: Classics/Folklore • 384 Pages • 6 x 9.5 • 20 B/W Illustrations • Ages 9 & Up • Grades 4 & Up
March • $24.99 (Can $29.99) Cloth • Rights: US & Canada • Hesperus Minor
The Pink Fairy Book
Rediscover classics from the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and many more
in Andrew Lang’s fifth collection of fairy tales
Cats who fall in love and elope, a murderous raccoon, a talking snowman, and cannibalistic
trolls are just a few of the magnificent characters introduced here. Discover a brand-new world
in which nothing is at it seems and magic rules the land; in which kings have power of life and
death, people fall in love at first sight, and most animals can talk. Andrew Lang’s now legendary multicolored fairy books are each filled with tales of the battle between good and evil, of
enchanted forests and cozy cottages. New readers will be transported to a magical land, transfixed by the wonders they discover and enthralled by suspense; others will recognize some old
favorites such as “The Cunning Shoemaker,” “The Fir Tree,” “The Little Hare,” “The Snow
Man,” “The Snow Queen,” and “The Three Brothers.” With works translated from French,
Danish, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and Swedish, The Pink Fairy Book is reproduced
here with a stunning cover design and original illustrations and is sure to charm a brand-new
audience as much as it did when first published more than 100 years ago.
9781843915911
The Grey Fairy Book
Talking animals, cruel kings, and kindly monsters adorn the pages of Andrew Lang’s
sixth collection of fairy tales, enchanting for readers of all ages
Discover an enchanted storybook land where lizards care about manners, picking wildflowers might get you whisked away to a magical kingdom, and children can understand
the language of sparrows. In this stunning anthology full of unforgettable characters, you’ll
meet talking wolves and fearless princes, foolish thieves and scheming queens, a fox with a
limp, and a donkey who busks. The Grey Fairy Book was first published in the year 1900,
and includes such stories as “Donkey Skin,” “The Magician’s Horse,” and “The Street
Musicians.” A novelist and renowned literary critic, Lang collected fairy tales, myths, and
legends from all over the world and from countless languages for his anthologies. He then
had the stories translated into English, many for the first time, editing and then publishing
his fairy books to great acclaim. This volume contains stories from as far afield as Lithuania, various parts of Africa, Germany, and Greece. Children will be enchanted by these
magical tales, while parents will appreciate the international flavor of this unique collection. This is truly an enduring classic, presented in Hesperus’ beautiful series editions for
the whole family to enjoy.
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The Golden Age
Kenneth Grahame
Foreword by Bel Mooney
By the author of The Wind in the Willows, a series of charming tales of childhood
adventures and imagination
Edward, Selina, Harold, Charlotte, and the unnamed narrator are orphans; brought up
by a cohort of aunts rather than parents, they have unfettered access to the world on their
doorstep. Only the governess stands in the way of total exhilaration and feralness. Removed
from reality into their own private world, the children do their best to steer clear of the
“Olympians,” as they call grown-ups. The writing is filled with nostalgia at the pure delight
of days spent out and about in a countryside filled with make-believe and magic. Every encounter presents a chance for new play and new friendship. Whether they are “borrowing”
the neighbor’s rowboat to serve as their Argo in their quest to venture upstream, enraging
their governess, playing at lions and dragons, or finding a princess, the children’s life is never dull. Grahame encapsulates the tone of a childhood enriched by legend and romance, and
untarnished by the concerns of adulthood. The looming threat of boarding school tinges the
tales with the bittersweet suggestion that such a world couldn’t—and didn’t—last, making
it indeed a golden age.
Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) was a British writer, most famous for The Wind in the
Willows, a classic of children’s literature. Bel Mooney is a journalist and a broadcaster. She
is the author of the bestselling Kitty and Friends series.
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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
L. Frank Baum
From the creator of the The Wonderful Wizard of Oz comes a hilarious and entertaining
tale taking us back to the fantastical origins of so many of our Christmas traditions, as well
as the humble origins of Santa Claus himself
Not many people know that, as a baby, Santa Claus was found by a woodsman in the Forest of
Burzee, and placed into the care of the lioness, Shiegra, and the wood nymph, Necile. Although
he is mortal, he is reared and educated by the many immortals of the forest: the gnomes, the sleep
fays, the wind demons, and the sound imps. But when Santa grows up, they encourage him to
leave the forest so that he can see for himself the sad things that come with being a mortal, such
as war and poverty. Once Santa has come to understand these issues, he makes it his mission to
cheer up mortals and do good deeds for them. This tale unfolds the surprising reasons why Santa
Claus invented toys, why he must deliver them at night, and how he came to use reindeer to take
him all over the world. Adults and children alike will be captivated by this magical, feel-good
story as told by the master of children’s fantasy, L. Frank Baum.
L. Frank Baum (1856–1919) was an American author of children’s books, best known for writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He wrote 13 novel sequels, nine other fantasy novels, and a
host of other works, totaling 55 novels, 83 short stories, more than 200 poems, and an unknown
number of scripts.
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The Adventures of Pinocchio
Carlo Collodi
Discover the enduring children’s classic about the wooden puppet who dreams of becoming
a real boy, if only he could stop misbehaving
“Pinocchio was not just a puppet creation, but a symbol of a newly unified Italian nation.”
—Guardian
Everyone knows the Disney film Pinocchio, but the original, dark story of the boy puppet is
crying out to be rediscovered. A poor Florentine craftsman called Geppetto is delighted to be
given a gift of talking wood and immediately sets about carving it into the shape of a marionette
puppet. His creation is Pinocchio, a mischievous boy who runs away as soon as he learns to
walk. Little Pinocchio finds it very hard to be good, and constantly struggles to learn the life
lessons which Geppetto and other characters try to teach him. When a talking cricket tries to
warn Pinocchio about being obedient, Pinocchio accidentally kills him—a very different fate
to Jiminy Cricket’s in the Disney film. A constant struggle to avoid danger and try to be good
eventually leads Pinocchio to try hard at school and pass with flying colors. He meets a good
fairy, and after a few detours such being sold to a circus, Pinocchio eventually proves to her
that he is good, although he is disappointed to still be a puppet. The fairy then throws him a
party and transforms him into a real boy at last. An entertaining story for children, with deeper
meanings for the adults who read it to them, Pinocchio is an enduring tale of the difficulty of behaving well and what it
means to be good.
Carlo Collodi (1826–1890) was an Italian children’s writer who gained worldwide recognition as the creator of the
perennial favorite character, Pinocchio. He was active in the political world, founding a satirical newspaper called Il
Lampione, and wrote nonfiction as well as translating from French. He died before he ever knew the success that his
creation would go on to have around the world.
244 Pages • 9781843915812 • December
The Call of the Wild
Jack London
Jack London’s action-packed adventure explores the timeless relationship between man
and dog and the pull of the wilderness
Widely regarded as Jack London’s masterpiece, this heartbreaking canine adventure is set
against the epic backdrop of inhospitable winters in the American wilderness in the 1890s.
When Buck the dog is four years old, he is stolen away from his happy home, savagely mistreated, and sold to a pair of Canadian prospectors who take him with them as they chase
the Klondike Gold Rush. Starving and beaten, he is forced to learn the “Law of the Club”
from his vicious master. Shipped to Seattle, he is bought by two French-Canadians who
train him as their sled dog on the way to the Klondike goldfields. The sled dogs are Buck’s
first experience of a pack, from them he learns how to work in a team, making arduous journeys laden with heavy materials. Proving his dominance in a ferocious battle with his rival,
Spitz, Buck becomes the leader of the pack, but his troubles are far from over. Even having
established his dominance, the world still proves a dangerous place in which unkindness,
starvation, and death are only ever just round the corner. Will Buck ever come to experience
the kinder side of humans?
Jack London (1876–1916) is today best remembered for The Call of the Wild, White Fang,
and his numerous other tales of travel and adventure.
128 Pages • 9781843915867 • February
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Alice Through the Looking-Glass
Lewis Carroll
Illustrations by Robert Ingpen
More than 70 original illustrations by Robert Ingpen complement the complete and unabridged text in this edition
published to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lewis
Carroll’s first Alice book in November 1865
“Lewis Carroll, we could say, created the whole of children’s literature with these wonderful stories. Placing a
child at the center of a narrative that was entirely free of
instruction, entirely devoted to delight, was a stroke of
genius. The Alices are the greatest nonsense ever written,
and far greater, in my view, than most sense.” —Philip
Pullman
When Alice steps through the looking-glass in the drawing
room one drowsy winter afternoon, she finds herself in a peculiar, topsy-turvy world where chess pieces walk about, flowers talk, and nothing is quite as it seems. Alice is caught up
in a bizarre chess game and encounters some rather eccentric
characters—including the argumentative Tweedledum and
Tweedledee, Humpty Dumpty, the Lion and the Unicorn, the
nonsensical White Queen, and the quick-tempered Red Queen.
The story features the poems, “The Walrus and the Carpenter”
and “Jabberwocky,” which have become just as well known as
Alice’s adventures themselves.
Lewis Carroll was the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
(1832–1898), best known for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Robert Ingpen has designed, illustrated, and written more than
100 published works of fiction and nonfiction, among them The Jungle Book and the centenary edition of Peter Pan and Wendy. In
1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children’s literature.
Classics • 192 Pages • 7.5 x 9.5
70 Color Illustrations
Ages 8 & Up • Grades 3 & Up
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A Christmas Carol
With A Christmas Tree
Charles Dickens
Illustrations by Robert Ingpen
The complete and unabridged text enhanced with more than 70
illustrations by Robert Ingpen. Includes an additional story by
Charles Dickens, “A Christmas Tree.”
The perfect gift for children and adults alike, Charles Dickens’ tale
of self-discovery has become one of his most famous and best-loved
works. On Christmas Eve the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is haunted
by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley, who warns
him that he will be visited by three spirits. During the night, the ghosts
of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come
show Scrooge the scenes of his youth, the poverty-stricken Christmas currently being endured by his loyal clerk Bob Cratchitt and his
crippled son Tiny Tim—and the lonely future that awaits him if he
continues in his grasping ways. He awakes on Christmas morning
chastened by his nocturnal experiences, and resolves to be a better
man. This volume also includes Dickens’ short story, “A Christmas
Tree,” with its evocative description of the delights of the season.
With stunning, atmospheric new illustrations that evoke Dickensian
London at Christmas time, award-winning artist Robert Ingpen has
worked his wonders on this timeless tale.
Charles Dickens was a phenomenon by any standard. From a bitter
and poverty-stricken childhood to a career as the greatest writer of
his age, he led a life as full of incident as any of those he created in
his novels. He is much loved for his great contribution to classical
English literature, which includes 15 major novels and countless short
stories and articles. Robert Ingpen has designed, illustrated, and written more than 100 published works of fiction and nonfiction, among
them The Jungle Book and the centenary edition of Peter Pan and
Wendy. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal
for his contribution to children’s literature.
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A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens
Illustrations by Arthur Rackham
Dickens’ classic novella is a hymn to generosity and fellow-feeling that has struck a
chord in the hearts of readers across the generations
Ebeneezer Scrooge is a mean, miserable old miser who cares nothing for Christmas
and the joys of the festive season. Safely tucked up at home one cold Christmas Eve,
he has no care in the world for his poor employee Bob Cratchit and his frail son Tiny
Tim. But all that changes on the night he is visited by the ghost of his former business
partner, Jacob Marley, who comes wearing the chain of woe he forged with a life full
of penny-pinching, and with a warning on his lips. Little does Scrooge know that he is
about to receive visits from three more spirits: the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost
of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Future . . . and the lessons they teach
him will leave Scrooge a changed man.
Charles Dickens was one of the most prolific authors of the Victorian era and is lauded
as one of the best British novelists of all time. His works include David Copperfield,
Great Expectations, and A Tale of Two Cities. Arthur Rackham is acknowledged as one of the leading lights of the golden
age of children’s book illustration in the 1920s, winning gold medals at both the Milan and Barcelona exhibitions.
144 Pages • 12 Color Illustrations • 18 B/W Illustrations • 9781405271868 • September
A Selection of Nonsense Verse
Edward Lear
Discover the world of Edward Lear, where everything is out of the ordinary
“Lear’s nonsense words must have influenced countless writers. . . . They certainly
inspired me.” —Julia Donaldson, author, The Gruffalo
Known as the father of the nonsense poem, Edward Lear is greatly to thank for the form’s
popularity. Gently mocking the ridiculousness of human behavior and Victorian convention, Lear’s deliciously silly verse has delighted children and adults for generations. Here,
an owl can marry a cat, a duck and a kangaroo can travel the world together, and a whole
chorus and birds and beasts can happily make their homes upon a quangle wangle’s hat.
This complete collection features some of the UK’s favorite classics, including “The Owl
and the Pussy Cat,” “The Quangle-Wangle’s Hat,” and “The Jumblies.” Wonderfully
complemented by Lear’s own illustrations, this is the perfect gift edition.
Edward Lear was an illustrator and poet who drew for Alfred Tennyson and was also
employed as a draughtsman to illustrate birds and animals. He is best known, however,
as the father of the limerick and nonsense poem.
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VINTAGE CHILDREN’S CLASSICS
A collection of timeless, beautifully packaged stories that appeal to the child in all of us. Aimed at children
and their parents, this 21st-century classics list is intended to inspire and nurture a lifelong love of reading.
The Wizard of Oz
L. Frank Baum
The road to the City of Emeralds is paved with yellow brick
When a tornado crashes through Kansas City, Dorothy and her dog Toto are whisked
far away, over the rainbow, to a strange land called Oz. How will they ever get home?
And what is at the end of the yellow brick road? Plucky Dorothy and Toto embark on
a magical adventure to search for the Wizard of Oz and along the way encounter new
friends: the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion. In the Backstory you
can take the quiz and find out how much you really know about The Wizard of Oz!
L. Frank Baum was born in New York in 1856. The Wizard of Oz was based on a story
he used to tell his own children. It was published in 1900 and became an international
bestseller. The Wizard of Oz was made into a stage play in 1902 and a film starring Judy
Garland in 1939. Baum wrote 12 more Oz novels and six short stories. After his death in
1919, his publishers carried on producing Oz stories and didn’t stop until 1963.
Classics • 240 Pages • 5 x 7.5 • Ages 9–11 • Grades 4–6
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MACMILLAN CLASSICS
Just So Stories
Rudyard Kipling
Foreword by Katherine Rundell
A beautiful Macmillan Classics edition of Rudyard Kipling’s
well-loved Just So Stories
Just So Stories is a collection of Rudyard Kipling’s tales about
animals and their origins. Stories such as How the Whale Got
His Throat, How the Leopard Got His Spots, and The Crab That
Played with the Sea have been enchanting children for generations. Gloriously illustrated with the original line artwork, with
a specially commissioned foreword and a ribbon marker, this
beautiful hardback Macmillan Classics edition of Just So Stories,
which was first published by Macmillan in 1902, is a truly special
gift to treasure.
Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay in December 1865. He returned to India from England shortly before his 17th birthday
to work as a journalist. Katherine Rundell is the author of Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms and Rooftoppers.
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MACMILLAN CLASSICS
Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll was the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. Born in 1832, Dodgson was
a mathematics tutor at Christ Church College, Oxford, where he met Alice Liddell, daughter of the dean,
and inspiration for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The book and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass
and What Alice Found There, have delighted children all over the world for 150 years.
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Foreword by Hilary McKay
A gorgeous gift edition of a much-loved story, with original illustrations and ribbon
marker
A timeless heroine, Alice is quick-witted, determined, and resourceful. In her extraordinary
adventures she meets a series of unforgettable characters, from the bossy White Rabbit to
the grinning Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter, all of whom are as famous as Alice herself.
Gloriously illustrated with the original line drawings by John Tenniel, plates colored by John
Macfarlane, a ribbon marker, and a foreword by Hilary McKay, this beautiful hardback
edition of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, which was first published by
Macmillan in 1865, is a truly special gift to treasure.
Hilary McKay is the award-winning writer of such children’s books as Indigo’s Star, Saffy’s
Angel, and the Lulu series.
192 Pages • 29 Color Photos • 14 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
9781447273080
Through the Looking-Glass
Foreword by Philip Ardagh
Alice’s second adventure takes her through the looking glass to a place even curiouser
than Wonderland, in this gorgeous hardback gift edition
Alice finds herself caught up in the great looking glass chess game and sets off to become a
queen. It isn’t as easy as she expects: at every step she is hindered by nonsense characters
who crop up and insist on reciting poems. Some of these poems, such as “The Walrus and
the Carpenter” and “Jabberwocky,” are as famous as the Alice stories themselves. Gloriously illustrated with the original line drawings by John Tenniel, plates colored by John
Macfarlane, a ribbon marker, and a foreword by Philip Ardagh, this beautiful hardback
edition of Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking-Glass, which was first published by Macmillan in 1871, is a truly special gift to treasure.
Philip Ardagh is the author of the bestselling Eddie Dickens children’s novels, which include A House Called Awful End and have now been translated into more than 30 languages. He won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2009.
224 Pages • 16 Color Photos • 35 B/W Illustrations • Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7
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LEWIS CARROLL
Lewis Carroll
Illustrations by Sir John Tenniel
Lewis Carroll was the pen-name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. Born in 1832, Dodgson was a mathematics
tutor at Christ Church College, Oxford, where he met Alice Liddell, daughter of the dean, and inspiration for
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The book and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice
Found There, have delighted children all over the world for 150 years. Sir John Tenniel (1820–1914) was an
English illustrator whose work was prominent during the second half of the 19th century.
He was the principal political cartoonist for Punch magazine for more than 50 years.
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Celebrating 150 years of Lewis Carroll’s Alice
Lewis Carroll’s Alice has been enchanting children for 150 years. Curious Alice, the bossy
White Rabbit, the formidable Queen of Hearts, and the Mad Hatter are among the bestloved, most iconic literary creations of all time. Macmillan was the original publisher of
Alice in 1865 and is proud to remain true to the vision of its creators. Every bit as iconic
are Sir John Tenniel’s remarkable illustrations, perfectly capturing the combination of the
ordinary and the extraordinary at the heart of Wonderland.
208 Pages • 35 B/W Illustrations • 9781447279990
Through the Looking-Glass
And What Alice Found There
Celebrating 150 years of Lewis Carroll’s Alice, with such extra materials as a quiz, a
word search, and a glossary
Alice’s second adventure takes her through the looking glass to a place even curiouser than
Wonderland. She finds herself caught up in the great looking-glass chess game and sets off to
become a queen. It isn’t as easy as she expects: at every step she is hindered by nonsense characters who crop up and insist on reciting poems. Some of these poems, such as “The Walrus
and the Carpenter” and “Jabberwocky” are as famous as the Alice stories themselves. Macmillan was the original publisher of Alice in 1865 and is proud to remain true to the vision
of its creators. Every bit as iconic are Sir John Tenniel’s remarkable illustrations, perfectly
capturing the combination of the ordinary and the extraordinary at the heart of Wonderland.
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LEWIS CARROLL
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The Nursery Alice
An enchanting adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland for younger
readers, with the original preface and advertisements
“I wrote to Macmillan to suggest a new idea: a ‘Nursery Edition’ of Alice with
pictures printed in.” Lewis Carroll’s diary, 15th February, 1881
The Nursery Alice, originally published by Macmillan & Co. in 1890, was the very
first color edition of Alice. It was intended, wrote Carroll, “to be read by Children
aged from nought to five. To be read? Nay, not so! Say rather to be thumbed, to
be cooed over, to be dogs’-eared, to be rumpled, to be kissed . . .” With this new,
younger readership in mind, Carroll rewrote Alice, simplifying and abridging the
original text, while Tenniel redrew, enlarged, and colored 20 of his iconic illustrations. The resulting book is a delightfully engaging experience, readers prompted
to interact not only with the story but also with the images and even the physical
book itself, in a way that is thoroughly modern. Gloriously reproduced for the
anniversary year, the present edition retains every word of the original and restores the exquisite delicacy of Tenniel’s artwork—lost in reproductions across the
decades—along with the delightful cover artwork by Emily Gertrude Thomson, a
placeholder ribbon, and gold page edges. This gem of a book is the perfect introduction to Alice, a delight for readers of every age.
72 Pages • 6.5 x 8 • 19 Color Illustrations • 9781447287117 • $19.99
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland:
The Little Folks’ Edition
Celebrate 150 years of Alice in Wonderland with a pocket-sized piece of
history—a miniature version of the book, with rare illustrations of Alice in red
First published by Macmillan in 1907, this charming miniature edition of Carroll’s
classic tale is specially abridged for younger readers, a sixth of the length of the original 1865 edition. It features 32 brightly colored illustrations by Sir John Tenniel,
uniquely featuring Alice in a red dress. Faithfully reproduced from a rare archive
copy, this unique little book retains all the charm of the historic original. With luxurious red Wibalin binding and gold sprayed edges, it is the perfect celebration of
Alice’s special anniversary, and a wonderful gift for fans of every age.
128 Pages • 3.5 x 4.5 • 32 Color Illustrations • 9781447277781 • $14.99
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CARAMEL TREE READERS
STARTER LEVEL
• $50,000 series marketing budget
The Caramel Tree Readers Starter Level series includes alphabet and phonics picture books that help
to provide the foundations for reading for children aged 3 to 5. The stories have Lexile measures
of up to 300L with sight words, short simple sentences, and plenty of picture clues for early readers.
Phonics Storybook Set: Short Vowels and Magic E
This set of two books provides phonics practice for short vowels and e sounds. Each book has
four delightful short stories and the accompanying audio CD features eight songs for children
to enjoy.
Fiction/Education Resource • 6 x 8.5
Four-color Interior • Includes Audio CD • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
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Caramel Tree Readers
LEVEL 2
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The Caramel Tree Readers Level 2 is a delicious series of leveled readers for children ages 5 to 7.
It offers a range of classic fairy tale adaptations with 500 to 700 words, Lexile measures of 200L to 500L,
and the detailed illustrations provide picture clues to help with fledgling independent reading.
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The Farmer and the Beet
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The Fox and the Crow
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The Three
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The Caramel Tree Readers Level 4 series offers delicious leveled readers for children aged 7 to 9.
The diverse original stories have a word count of approximately 2,000 words and Lexile measures
between 400L to 700L. The stories in this series vary with narrative in first or third person, and they
have increased character dialogue, which allows students to develop character studies.
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Camilla the
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Pinkerton, Baloney
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BRAVEMOUSE READERS
Cubs in a Tub
Short Vowel Adventures
Molly Coxe
From an award-winning author and illustrator comes a phonics book that focuses on short “u”–sound words
“Early readers will pore over the pictures enjoying each
little detail. As an unusual approach to easy readers, with
photos of real stuffed animals and their accessories, this is
new and interesting series. VERDICT Parents and teachers
can use these titles for reading as well as writing activities.”
—Susan Lissim, School Library Journal on Princess Pig
• Author’s previous books sold more than
1.8 million copies
Gus and his little brother Russ are glum: their friends have sleds
and they don’t. What to do? Make one, of course! Gus and Russ
set out on a snowy adventure featuring a faster than expected
sled, jumps, bumps, lumps, and when they need her most––Mum
(and her delicious hot buttered muffins)! Cubs in the Tub incorporates many short “u” sound words in this heartwarming
winter story.
Molly Coxe is an award-winning writer and illustrator whose
books include Benjamin and Bumper to the Rescue, Big Egg,
Cat Traps, The Great Snake Escape, Hot Dog, Princess Pig, R
Is for Radish, Rat Attack, and Wet Hen. Her awards include a
Children’s Choice Award from the International Reading Association, and her early-reader titles were Children’s Book of
the Month Club selections. She is the creative director of Brave
Mouse Books. She lives in Ojai, California.
Fiction/Education Resource • 40 Pages • 6 x 9
20 Color Photos • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781940947341 • November • $3.99 (Can $4.99) Paper
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THE CRYPTIC CASEBOOK OF COCO CARLOMAGNO AND ALBERTA
Ursula Dubosarsky
Illustrations by Terry Denton
Perplexing puzzles, mind-boggling mazes, and cracking codes feature in this series of stories about a pair
of guinea pig detectives—Coco Carlomagno, the easily startled chief of police, and his more sensible cousin, Alberta.
Ursula Dubosarsky is an award-winning author. Her previous novels include Abyssinia, The Red Shoe, Theodora’s Gift,
and the 2012 CBCA–short-listed The Golden Day. Terry Denton has written and illustrated many books.
Each: Fiction/Mystery • 5 x 8 • 65 B/W Illustrations • Two-color Interior • Ages 6–8 • Grades 1–3
$9.99 (Can $11.99) Paper • Rights: US, China, South Korea & Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
The Missing Mongoose
The third delightfully funny detective story and puzzle book featuring the mystery solving guinea pig duo
It’s a national emergency! A rare and extremely valuable mongoose is missing and the legendary Buenos Aires zoo is in chaos. But with rabbits in the Tigers’ Taj Mahal and hippos
in Panda’s Palace, the zoo is a very confusing place. Coco may be the Chief of Police, but
solving crimes can be very stressful. Only the calming presence of his brainy cousin Alberta
can help. Can Alberta and Coco follow the clues and deduce the whereabouts of the missing
mongoose?
84 Pages • 9781743312605 • September
The Dismal Daffodil
Join the pair of guinea-pig detectives as they solve their fourth case in Buenos Aires
Coco is the well-respected, if somewhat easily startled, Chief of Police in Buenos Aires. Alberta is his more sensible cousin. Together they crack the cases that confound this puzzling
city. In the beautiful Japanese garden of Buenos Aires, one daffodil will not stop drooping.
Is someone trying to destroy the serene beauty of this oasis? Can Alberta help her cousin
Coco solve this top-secret case?
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MINTON SERIES
Minton Goes!
Anna Fienberg
Illustrations by Kim Gamble
Minton the spotty salamander is always keen for adventure, but his friend Turtle
always worries that it will end in disaster
Minton loves anything that moves—boats, planes, cars, trucks, submarines, and hotair balloons—and he’s always ready for action! His friend Turtle is not so brave, but
together they have wild adventures. This compilation contains seven Minton stories
and introduces readers to Hector, the Hottest Boy Who Ever Lived, who shot out of a
volcano and is almost too hot to handle.
Anna Fienberg is one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors. Her books include The Hottest Boy Who Ever Lived, Madeline the Mermaid, and the Tashi series.
Kim Gamble is the illustrator of Come the Terrible Tiger, The Hottest Boy Who Ever
Lived, the Tashi series, You Can Do Great Lettering, and You Can Draw Anything.
Fiction • 272 Pages • 6 x 7.5
272 Color Illustrations
Four-color Interior
Ages 4–8 • Grades Pre-K–3
9781760111960 • September
$14.99 (Can $17.99) Paper
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Don’t Forget Tiggs!
Michael Rosen
Illustrations by Tony Ross
A rib-tickling story about a family that spends too much time rushing to remember anything important
“A dream team of writer and illustrator!” —Times
Mr. and Mrs. Hurry are always rushing about. They never stop! But that means they forget
some rather important things—like eating and shopping and taking their son Harry to school!
Thankfully, Tiggs the cat is around to remind them. But will anyone remember to give Tiggs
his dinner?
Michael Rosen is a children’s novelist and poet who was appointed the UK Children’s Laureate for 2007–2009. He is the author of more than 140 books, including Bear’s Day Out,
Michael Rosen’s Sad Book, Poems for the Very Young, and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.
Tony Ross is an illustrator whose works include Daft Bat, Dr Xargle’s Book of Earthlets,
Prince Charmless, and the Smarties Book Prize–winner Tadpole’s Promise.
Picture Books • 96 Pages • 5 x 8
Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781783442690 • October
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Alexandra
Siobhán Parkinson
Illustrations by Carol Betera
Four short stories about the everyday life of a little
girl—reminiscent of Shirley Hughes, from Ireland’s first
Children’s Laureate
‘These stories are delightful and Betera’s illustrations
glow.” —Niamh Sharkey, former Irish Children’s
Laureate
“Gentle and yet full of action and humor, Alexandra
brings to mind the Alfie stories by Shirley Hughes, with
the economy of language and the rhythm and pace built
into the stories. . . . The simplicity of expression in the
pictures and the writing work hand in hand to create a
book that will be cherished and read again and again
and again.” —Inis Magazine
Alexandra’s adventures include changing her name, bedtime fears, and a plaster disaster. These stories by Ireland’s
first Children’s Laureate were originally broadcast on Ireland’s national public service television, and are great for
reading aloud to young children. These warm stories for
bedtime reading are complemented by sweet and charming
illustrations. An Irish-language version is also available as
Fionnuala.
Siobhán Parkinson is a translator, a publisher, and the author of more than 25 books, including Blue Like Friday,
Kathleen: The Celtic Knot, and Spellbound: Tales of Enchantment from Ireland. She was Ireland’s first Children’s
Laureate from 2010 to 2012. Carol Betera is a theater, film
set, and costume designer, and a children’s book illustrator.
Picture Books/Family & Relationships • 48 Pages • 6 x 7.25 • 18 B/W Illustrations • Two-color Interior • Ages 3–7 • Grades Pre-K–2
9781908195876 • September • $10.99 (Can $12.99) Paper • Rights: US, Canada & South America • Little Island Books
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WRONG PONG
Steven Butler
Steven Butler is an actor, dancer, and trained circus performer. He has starred in Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Peter Pan, and as Henry in Horrid Henry Live and Horrid!
Each: Fiction • 160 Pages • 5 x 8 • 60 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
$8.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Puffin
The Wrong Pong
After being yanked down the toilet, Neville’s told he’s part of a troll family now—but
can he ever find a way to return to his real home?
“Horrid Henry’s favorite book!” —Francesca Simon, author, Horrid Henry
“A triumphant debut which will have children clutching the loo-seat in apprehension
and laughter.” —Times
One night, Neville Brisket wakes up from a strange dream—a dream that there is a horrible,
stumpy finger stuck up his nose. Then he finds his room in a mess, and his dog in the laundry
basket. Neville’s investigations end sposhily, when he is whooshed down the toilet to the
land of Under! In a case of mistaken troll-dentity, he finds himself part of a disgusting new
family. Will anybody help Neville get back to Over, or will he be stuck eating rat patties and
left sock stew forever? This hilariously delivered tale will delight and disgust parents and
children alike. Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Horrid Henry.
9780141333908 • September
Holiday Hullabaloo
Neville’s Grandma is visiting the same weekend as his troll friends, which can only
mean one thing: trouble!
Hullo, My Brandyburp! Neville’s Grandma Joan is the grumpiest, most horrible old woman
there’s ever been. He’d rather eat left-sock stew than see her, and now she’s coming to stay
for a whole weekend. Oh dungle droppings! Even worse, a whole family of stinky, swampy
trolls will be visiting Neville at the same time! Can Neville hide his friends from nosy Grandma Joan or will she get the fright of her life?
9780141333915 • October
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WRONG PONG
Each: Fiction • 176 Pages • 5 x 8 • 60 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
$8.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Puffin
Troll’s Treasure
Neville is faced with a band of troll pirates in his third rotsome adventure
Neville and his troll sister, Rubella, are at sea. Mooma, Dooda, and Pong have been swallowed by a gundiskump, a monstrous fish in the great dooky deep. The only hope of rescuing
them is with the help of fearsome pirate Lady Jaundice, The Troll that Stole. Oh, Foozle Farts!
Will Jaundice and her swashbungling crew of sewer rats help, or is the Bulch family sunk?
9780141340456 • November
Singin’ in the Drain
In this fourth delightfully disgusting adventure, can Neville help Rubella, his troll
sister, shine in the spotlight?
Rubella, grotsome, and moodsie troll big sister, wants to be on the stage. Can Neville help
his disgustingly rambunkin troll family get Rubella squeezed into a ballet tutu and tights,
and into the starring role? The fourth book in Steven Butler’s troll-tastic series will delight
and disgust parents and children alike, especially fans of Roald Dahl or Andy Stanton’s
Mr Gum.
9780141340449 • December
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MR BADGER
The Big Book of Mr Badger
Leigh Hobbs
All four stories about lovable Mr. Badger in one collectable
volume
“Its whimsical nature makes for an entertaining chapter
book.” —Booklist on Mr Badger and the Missing Ape
“Children are going to have a grand time getting to know
gentle, dependable, and much-loved Mr Badger.” —Through
the Looking Glass Children’s Book Reviews on Mr Badger and
the Big Surprise
Meet Mr. Badger and his friends and discover the world of the
Boubles Grand Hotel. Mr. Badger is in charge of special events at
a splendid old London hotel. Mr. Badger is always polite and well
organized—which is lucky, as he has learned to expect the unexpected. From missing apes and magic mirrors to difficult duchesses
and birthday parties, there is never a dull moment when he is on
the job.
Leigh Hobbs is the author of the Old Tom series, which includes
Old Tom and Old Tom Goes to Mars. He is also the author of Mr
Chicken Goes to Paris.
Fiction • 324 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
9781760112431 • January • $12.99 (Can $15.99) Paper
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DON’T LOOK NOW
Paul Jennings
Illustrations by Andrew Weldon
“This pair of tales about an imaginative and unpopular boy named Ricky flies by, thanks to minimal text on the pages,
abundant illustrations, and lots of slapstick humor. . . . A blend of gross-out humor and earnest adolescent yearning,
both ably captured in Weldon’s crazed black-and-white cartoons.” —Publishers Weekly on Don’t Look Now 1
Paul Jennings is the author of several books for children, including the Rascal series, and has won every Australian
children’s choice book award. He is the recipient of the prestigious Dromkeen Medal. Andrew Weldon is an illustrator
whose cartoons have been published worldwide in such publications as the Age, the Big Issue, and the New Yorker.
Each: Fiction • 276 Pages • 5 x 6.5 • 110 B/W Illustrations • Two-color Interior • Ages 7–11 • Grades 2–6
$9.99 (Can $11.99) Paper • Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea & Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
Don’t Look Now 3
Hair Cut and Just a Nibble
The third book in the fantastic four-book series about taking risks and flying
high, from award-winning children’s author Paul Jennings and cartoonist
Andrew Weldon
Ricky is desperate to impress Samantha. And he wants to be famous. The one thing
he can’t do is let Samantha see him fly. But he’s willing to try almost anything else to
get her to notice him. Can Ricky dazzle Samantha without flying? Don’t Look Now
3 will have readers laughing out loud at Ricky and his hilarious adventures—on and
off the ground. This book contains two stories: Hair Cut and Just a Nibble.
9781743311417 • October
Don’t Look Now 4
Hobby Farm and Seeing Red
The fourth and final book in the fantastic series about taking risks and flying high
At last, Ricky is friends with Samantha. But he still wants to be famous. Find out if
he can finally realize his dream even though he can’t let anyone see him fly. This book
contains two stories: Hobby Farm and Seeing Red.
9781743311424 • January
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BARRY LOSER
Barry Loser and the Case
of the Crumpled Carton
Jim Smith
Barry gets a new brother and has a mystery to solve in this
sixth book in the Roald Dahl Funny Prize–winning series
“Hugely enjoyable, surreal chaos.” —Observer on I Am
Sort of a Loser
There’s a new Loser in town, and Barry’s not happy about it.
The only thing that’s keeping him going is a superkeel new
drink from Feeko’s Supermarket. But then disaster strikes, and
Barry has to turn detective to solve the mystery of the century:
the case of the crumpled carton!
Jim Smith is the author of the Barry Loser series.
Fiction • 240 Pages • 5 x 7.5
210 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
9781405268035 • September • $10.99 (NCR) Paper
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THE OLYMPUSS GAMES
Maze of the Minopaw
Robin Price
The Son of Spartapuss is off on a new adventure in an ancient
Greece and Rome where cats rule the world and humans have
never existed
“An exciting series . . . thrillers that you can’t put down ’til you’ve
read the whole thing!” —Journal of Classics Teaching
Join the Son of Spartapuss and his fiery friend Furia again as they battle
their way to the Olympuss Games. Shipwrecked on the way to the tournament, our heroes find themselves lost in an ancient maze. Can they
escape before the monstrous Minopaw tracks them down?
Robin Price is the author of the Beowuff series, the Spartapuss series,
and the graphic novel London Deep, which was chosen as a Recommended Read for World Book Day 2011. He is a former editor for BBC
Online and Foxkids.co.uk, and cowrote musical versions of Julia Donaldson’s The Gruffalo and the Olivier-nominated Room on the Broom.
Fiction • 96 Pages • 5 x 7 • Ages 6–8 • Grades 1–3
9781906132828 • October • $10.99 (Can $12.99) Paper
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THE TINKLERS THREE
M. C. Badger
A warm, inventive, and funny series about three siblings who live by their own rules, the Tinklers Three series celebrates
the freedom and inventiveness of childhood—when the ordinary can become extraordinary. The secret world of kids and
the let’s-do-whatever-we-want-today themes make these the perfect books for early readers to disappear into, while their
energy and light humor make them a joy to read aloud. The books aren’t sequenced, and can be read in any order.
M. C. Badger is the author of the Fairy School Dropout series and a contributor to the Go Girl! series.
Each: Fiction • 96 Pages • 5 x 8 • 35 B/W Illustrations • Ages 6–9 • Grades 1–3
$7.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Hardie Grant Egmont
A Very Good Idea
Introducing the Tinkers Three, perfectly fun company for early
readers
Marcus and Mila Tinkler are very good at climbing. But can they go
from their house to the town clock tower without once touching the
ground? It won’t be easy. It will probably be dangerous. And almost
certainly dirty. It’s a very good idea!
9781742976242 • September
The Coolest Pool
It sure is hot out—how will the Tinklers cool down?
It’s a very hot day and the Tinklers have tried everything to cool down.
They’ve sat in front of the fridge, and made hats from ice cream, but
nothing seems to work. They want to go swimming, but there’s one
problem: they’re banned from the local pool. If only they could find
another place to swim.
9781742976266 • September
An Excellent Invention
How can the Tinklers manage school, with all of their Tinkler
responsibilities?
When Mila and Marcus Tinkler get a letter saying they have to go to
school, it sounds impossible. Who will feed the pigeons? Who will
look after Turtle? And how will Mila ever get out of bed on time?
Marcus needs a plan, and fast!
9781742976259 • November
140
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Each: Fiction • 96 Pages • 5 x 8 • 35 B/W Illustrations • Ages 6–9 • Grades 1–3
$7.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Hardie Grant Egmont
The Perfect Pet
What kind of pet might the Tinklers get?
The Tinklers are finally getting a pet! They have done a lot of hard
things to show they’re ready for one. They’ve eaten an extra bowl of
ice cream every day, cleaned their teeth while hopping on one foot, and
done a very good job of making a mess. But can they agree on which
pet would be best?
9781742976273 • November
Blame It on the Boo-gie
The Tinklers welcome some ghosts!
Mila Tinkler is worried. A place in the Tinklers’ building has been empty for months, and no ghosts have moved in yet! Luckily Mila has some
ideas about how to attract ghosts. First of all, they need somewhere to
boo-gie!
9781760121761 • February
The Sick-Well Day
Try as they might, the Tinklers can’t get sick!
It’s a lovely day, but the Tinklers don’t want to go outside. They just
want to stay in bed and be looked after. They need to get sick! The
Tinklers try gorging themselves on ice cream, looking for germs, and
going to the doctor, but they’re still healthy. It must be time for a sickwell day!
9781760121778 • February
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SAMURAI VS NINJA
Nick Falk
Illustrations by Tony Flowers
Nick Falk and Tony Flowers have previously collaborated on the Billy Is a Dragon series and the Saurus Street series.
Each: Fiction • 96 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 6–8 • Grades 1–3
October • $7.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
The Battle for the Golden Egg
Get ready for the greatest battle of all time!
In the Edo Period of Japan, two teams fight for supremacy—the serious samurai and the
scheming ninjas. To determine who is the best, a deadly contest is held. The prize is the
Golden Egg, the most magnificent treasure in all of Japan. But when the ninjas cheat, the
samurai will stop at nothing to get revenge. Tighten your topknot and sharpen your sword—
the Samurai vs Ninja battle is about to begin!
9780857986054
The Race for Shogun’s Treasure
When the Great Bear is stolen from Edo Castle, the samurai and the ninjas face battle
once again!
The Shogun has promised that whoever finds his most prized possession will be named ruler
of the Hidden Valley. The race is on and the samurai and ninja will do anything to find it
first! Grab your nunchucks and shine your shuriken—another great Samurai vs Ninja battle
is about to begin!
9780857986368
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SAMURAI VS NINJA
Each: Fiction • 96 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 6–8 • Grades 1–3
January • $7.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
Day of the Dreadful Undead
When a traditional festival goes explosively wrong, the samurai and the ninja are
thrown into battle once again!
The samurai and the ninja have made a massive mistake. The ghosts of their ancestors have
returned, and are now ruling the sparring clans with an iron fist. The only option to reclaim
power? A fearsome fight to end them all. Kiss your katana and chisel your chopsticks—
another epic Samurai vs Ninja battle is about to begin!
9780857986382
Curse of the Oni
On the Night of the Oni, a curse is triggered, and the samurai and the ninja tumble
into battle once again!
The samurai have been given the honor of protecting Lord Kaba-Sama from the frightful
oni. But when the ninja play a trick, Kaba-Sama’s greatest fear comes true—the oni is
released. Only the bravest warrior can save them now. Hop on your horse and wax your
wakizashi—another mega Samurai vs Ninja battle is about to begin!
9780857986405
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LULU BELL
Belinda Murrell
Illustrations by Serena Geddes
Lulu Bell is a fun-loving, sometimes bossy eight-year-old with long, honey-colored hair. She is the practical
one in the family—which is fortunate because the rest of the family is slightly zany. Her sister Rose is six and
loves wearing angel wings and sparkly shoes, and her three-year-old brother Gus likes to wear his superhero suit,
even in the bath. Lulu’s dad is a busy vet, while her mom is an artist. The Bell family has lots of pets and their home
is right behind the vet hospital, so Lulu helps her dad care for injured and orphaned animals.
Belinda Murrell has worked as a travel journalist, technical writer, editor, and public relations consultant. Her work
has appeared in the Sun Herald, Sunday Telegraph, and Sydney Morning Herald. She is the author of the Lulu Bell series
and the Sun Sword fantasy trilogy, as well as The Forgotten Pearl, The River Charm, and The Sequin Star. Serena Geddes
is the illustrator of Marguerite Henry’s Misty Inn series, Why I Love My Dad, and Why I Love My Mom.
Each: Fiction • 96 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 6–8 • Grades 1–3
$7.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
Lulu Bell and the Arabian Nights
Lulu Bell is about to make a new friend
It’s Harmony Day at Shelly Beach School, and Lulu’s class is
going to star in the school play. What will be the special theme
this year? Lulu is sure that the new girl in her class will have
good ideas. How can she make Amira feel welcome? The answer is a happy surprise for everyone!
9780857985583 • October
Lulu Bell and the Koala Joey
Lulu Bell’s beach holiday is about to begin
Lulu can’t wait for her holiday at Tarni Beach to begin. She
has a new pink surfboard and Dad is going to teach her to surf.
Lulu and her friend Zac like to spot wildlife in the bush nearby.
But bulldozers have arrived and the trees might soon be gone.
What will happen to the mommy koala and her joey if all the
trees are taken away? Lulu needs to work out how to save the
koalas’ home!
9780857985484 • November
Lulu Bell and the Pirate Fun
Lulu Bell is back on the farm for a rainy-day adventure and
a party to remember
The farm is one of Lulu’s favorite places. It’s perfect for a pirate
party to celebrate Gus’s birthday. If only it would stop raining!
Where can the kids build the pirate ship they’ve promised Gus?
Put your gumboots on, everyone, because Lulu has the answer.
But where is that naughty dog Jessie?
9780857985545 • January
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Each: Fiction • 96 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 6–8 • Grades 1–3
$7.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
Lulu Bell and the Magical Garden
Summer’s here, and Lulu Bell is ready to do some gardening
A summer storm has arrived, and the Bell family are eating their dinner and playing
games by candlelight. What fun! But the next morning a disaster is revealed. The
school garden is ruined! Can Lulu and her best friend Molly save the day?
9780857985644 • February
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PEARLIE
Pearlie and the Imperial Princess
Wendy Harmer
Illustrations by Gypsy Taylor
Join in the fireworks and fun of Pearlie’s Chinese New Year adventure
Pearlie’s been invited to a glittering Chinese New Year party in the beautiful
Forbidden City in Beijing. But a mix-up and a lost treasure threaten to ruin
the celebrations. Can Pearlie cheer up fairy princess Li Mei and ensure the
party goes off with a bang?
Wendy Harmer began her career as a journalist and has had a successful
career in comedy. Her Pearlie books have been published in 10 countries.
Gypsy Taylor is a production designer and illustrator whose career spans
film, advertising, and animation. She has worked as a costume illustrator on
such films as Baz Luhrmann’s Australia and The Chronicles of Narnia: The
Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Fiction • 48 Pages • 6 x 8 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
9780857986283 • December • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper
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Pearlie and
the Cherry
Blossom Fairy
Pearlie and the
Silver Fern Fairy
Pearlie in Paris
Pearlie in the Park
Pearlie and the
Big Doll
Pearlie and Opal
9781741663808
9781741663792
Pearlie and the
Flamenco Fairy
Pearlie Goes to Rio
Pearlie and the
Lost Handbag
Pearlie and Jasper
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9781741663785
9781742759388
9781740518901
9781740518895
Pearlie and the
Christmas Angel
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Pearlie and Her
Pink Shell
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Pearlie and Great
Aunt Garnet
Pearlie and
Sapphire
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Pearlie and the
Fairy Queen
Pearlie in
Central Park
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CLEMENTINE ROSE
Jacqueline Harvey
A gorgeous series for girls from the bestselling author of the Alice-Miranda series,
for readers ages seven to nine. These stories can be read independently of one another.
Jacqueline Harvey is the author of the Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose series,
Once Upon a Galaxy, and Without Fair Warning.
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 6–8 • Grades 1–3
September • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
Clementine Rose and the Ballet Break-In
Ballet fever has hit Penberthy Floss!
Clementine Rose is over the moon. Her ballet lessons have finally begun, and Clementine’s class has been invited to dance at the reopening of the village hall. There is lots to learn, and Clemmie is eager to
get onstage and twirl with her friends! But not everything is going to
plan. At school there is trouble with Angus and Joshua, and on the
day of the big ballet performance, disaster strikes! Will Clementine
find a way for the show to go on?
160 Pages • 9781742757575
Clemetine Rose and the Movie Magic
It’s lights, camera, action at Penberthy House!
Clementine Rose is going to be on the big screen! Her neighbor,
Basil Hobbs, is making a documentary about Penberthy House and
has given her a starring role. Clementine can’t wait to uncover the
magic of motion picture. And when a surprise present comes her
way, Clemmie’s interest in filmmaking grows. While Aunt Violet is
thrilled at the prospect of fame and fortune, Lady Clarissa has other
things on her mind. There have been some troubling incidents of
late, leaving the hotel guests very annoyed. Can Clementine Rose
use her new skills to expose the truth and restore the reputation of
Penberthy House?
128 Pages • 9780857985187
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Clementine Rose
and the
Surprise Visitor
9781742755410
Clementine Rose
and the
Pet Day Disaster
9781742755434
Clementine Rose and
the Treasure Box
9781742757537
Clementine Rose
and the
Perfect Present
9781742755458
Clementine Rose
and the
Farm Fiasco
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Clementine Rose
and the
Seaside Escape
9781742757513
Clementine Rose and
the Famous Friend
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THE SECRETS CLUB
Chris Higgins
Join Alice, Tash, Dani, and Lissa, the girls in the Secrets Club, as they begin their new lives at secondary school.
They’re making friends, facing their fears, and choosing which secrets they share.
Chris Higgins is the author of many books for tween and teen girls, including 32C; He’s After Me, which won the
Kernow Young Book Award 2012 and the Lancashire Children’s Book Award; Pride and Penalties; and That’s Me.
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4 • $9.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Puffin
Alice in the Spotlight
In the first book of this new series, Alice discovers that holding onto a secret can be much
harder than sharing it with others
“It’s OK. We’re the Gang of Four, remember? The No-Secrets Club.” Tash’s stern face softens
into her familiar smile and my world lights up again. Briefly soon the cloud comes back. I have
got a secret. A big one. I want to tell my friends, I really do. But the longer I keep it hidden
the harder it is to do.
Join the girls in the Secrets Club series as they begin their new lives at Riverside Academy;
making friends, facing their fears and choosing which secrets they share.
208 Pages • 9780141335223 • September
The Truth about Tash
Tash has to make a big decision: should she admit she’s been keeping a big secret from her
best friends?
“You said we weren’t to keep anything from each other, remember? You were the one who
called us the No Secrets Club,” Alice reminds me. “Yeah, maybe we should call ourselves the
Secrets Club instead,” says Dani. “Why?” asks Lissa. “Have you got a secret?”
Tash, Alice, Lissa and Dani are firm friends. They’ve pledged not to keep secrets from each other.
Tash wants to tell her friends the truth—she really does. It would explain why she’s struggling to
be in the right place at the right time. But she’s promised someone very important that she won’t.
192 Pages • 9780141335230 • November
No Match for Dani
Should Dani admit to her closest secret to her new friends, or stay quiet and keep it safe?
“It won’t be the same without you,” Ali points out. “You’re one of the gang.” “The Gang of
Four,” wheedles Tash. “The No Secrets Club!” says Lissa. Then she adds, “Unless you’ve got
a secret, that is.” “Cos if you have, you can’t be in it,” teases Tash.
The third book in the popular the Secrets Club series by author Chris Higgins, for preteen
girls. In the first two books, Alice and Tash fessed up. Now it’s Dani’s turn. On Saturday,
Dani’s friends want her to go into town with them, but sports-mad Dani would prefer to kick
a ball around the park with the boys. The girls just can’t help wondering why she’s so secretive
about it. Should she admit to her friends that every weekend she plays soccer with a group of
boys who don’t even know she’s a girl?!
176 Pages • 9780141335247 • January
148
ALICE-MIRANDA
Jacqueline Harvey
Move over Matilda and step aside Madeline, there’s a charming new miniature heroine about to make her mark.
Perfect for young readers, these books can be read as a series, or independently from one another.
Jacqueline Harvey is the author of the Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose series,
Once Upon a Galaxy, and Without Fair Warning.
Each: Fiction • 384 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7
November • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
Alice-Miranda at the Palace
Alice-Miranda is off on a royal adventure!
It’s Queen Georgiana’s silver jubilee, and Alice-Miranda and her friends are invited. While
Evesbury Palace is every bit as magnificent as they’d imagined, some of the staff are behaving strangely. Edgar and Louis, Aunty Gee’s grandsons and the palace’s resident mischief-makers, don’t exactly give their guests a friendly welcome. When they team up with an
unexpected visitor, things soon go from bad to worse. Behind the scenes it seems something
much more sinister is at play. Why is Aunty Gee so determined to keep Alice-Miranda at
the palace for the rest of the holidays? And who is her mysterious milliner? With the help
of her friends and a trusty butler, can Alice-Miranda uncover what threatens to bring down
the royal family?
9780857982728
Alice-Miranda in New York
Alice-Miranda takes a bite out of the Big Apple!
Alice-Miranda is in bustling New York City. It’s a blur of skyscrapers, hot dog carts, chats
with zoo animals, and classes at Mrs. Kimmel’s School for Girls, right next to glorious
Central Park. Her family’s glamorous department store, Highton’s on Fifth, has just been
renovated, but plans for the fabulous re-opening party are going curiously wrong. Is that
why Alice-Miranda’s father Hugh seems so worried? And why is her new friend Lucinda so
shy about inviting Alice-Miranda home?
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Shows the Way
9781742751177
Alice-Miranda
in Paris
9781742752884
Alice-Miranda
Shines Bright
9781742752907
Alice-Miranda
in Japan
9781742757599
Alice-Miranda
at Camp
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PRINCESS MIRROR-BELLE
Julia Donaldson
Illustrations by Lydia Monks
Julia Donaldson is the author of more than 60 books, including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child,
Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, and The Spiffiest Giant in Town. Lydia Monks is the
author and illustrator of Aaaaarrrgghh, Spider!, Babbit, and Eek Mouse!
Each: Fiction • 128 Pages • 5 x 8 • 65 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
October • $8.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Macmillan Children’s Books
Princess Mirror-Belle
A collection of six funny and exciting Princess Mirror-Belle adventures from the
much-loved author of The Gruffalo—perfect for newly independent readers
“A pinkly perfect story for all little girls with an imaginary friend and a hidden
naughty streak.” —Guardian
Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. But
Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous
one at that. Join magically mischievous Mirror-Belle as she comes popping out of
Ellen’s mirror to sweep her into a variety of hilarious escapades—from battling with
Dragon Pox to exploring a department store and helping out with the local pantomine. You can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow.
9781447285625
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Party Hoppers
Princess Mirror-Belle is back, causing the most fun sorts of trouble for Ellen
From celebrating birthdays to having fun at the fair and starting at a new school, there
are always adventures to be had. You can guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes,
trouble will follow.
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JULIET, NEARLY A VET
Rebecca Johnson
Illustrations by Kyla May
Rebecca Johnson is an author and teacher. Her previous books include the Steve Parish Story Book series
and the Insect Series. Juliet, Nearly a Vet is her first fiction series. Kyla May is the creative director of a team
of illustrators, writers, designers and producers under the banner Kyla May Productions. She has illustrated
several other children’s books, including Star Girl and The Dog Rules.
Each: Fiction • 96 Pages • 5 x 8 • 23 B/W Illustrations • Two-color Interior • Ages 8–10 • Grades 3–5
October • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Puffin AU
Beach Buddies
Juliet and her family camping at the beach where they observe animals on land and in the water
Hi! I’m Juliet. I’m 10 years old and also nearly a vet! It’s vacation time and
we’re going camping by the beach. I’m bringing my vet-kit in case of any
animal emergencies. Vets needs to be prepared for anything! I can’t wait
to toast marshmallows by the campfire, swim in the sea, and explore the
rock-pools—there are so many amazing animals at the beach.
9780143308249
Zookeeper for a Day!
Juliet and Chelsea head to the zoo to learn about the animals and
assist the staff
I’ve won a competition to be a zookeeper for a day! My best friend Chelsea is coming, too. I can’t wait to learn all about the zoo animals. There
will be meerkats, tigers, and penguins to feed. And maybe some zoo vets
who need some help (I must remember my vet-kit!). Most exciting of all,
there’s a baby elephant due to be born!
9780143308256
The Lost Dogs
Juliet enlists the help of her family and friends after a storm leaves
local dogs lost and homeless
There was a huge storm last night and now there are lots of lost dogs. One
turned up outside my window (he must have known I’m nearly a vet).
Luckily, Chelsea, Mom, and I are helping out at the Lost Dogs’ Home. I
hope we can find all of their owners, because Dad definitely won’t let us
have another dog!
9780143308263
Playground Pets
Juliet and her classmates take responisbility for their classroom pets
in the eighth Juliet, Nearly a Vet adventure
Chelsea and I have such a cool school—we get to have playground pets!
Guineas pigs, lizards, fish, and insects are all part of our classroom. This
week, we have a replacement teacher. Poor Miss Fine doesn’t know much
about animals. Luckily we do (it’s so handy nearly being a vet). We’re
going to be keeping track of everything, so I’m sure nothing will go too
wrong.
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OUR AUSTRALIAN GIRL
Michelle Hamer
Illustrations by Lucia Masciullo
Michelle Hamer is a former journalist and author of seven novels, including How It Feels to Be
Attacked by a Shark, and has reviewed children’s books for the Courier Mail, the Herald Sun, and the Sunday
Age. She is the author of the Daisy books in the Our Australian Girl series. Lucia Masciullo is a children’s book
illustrator whose previous books include When No-one’s Looking on the Farm and When No-one’s Looking at the Zoo.
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7 • $7.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Puffin AU
Meet Daisy
It’s 1930 . . . and Daisy lives on a farm, where she loves riding her horse,
Jimmy, through the paddocks. Times are tough, and when her father loses
his job, Daisy and her little sister, Flora, are sent to Melbourne to live
with their aunt and uncle. Daisy must leave behind everyone she loves for
a city she’s never seen, and even her wildest daydreams can’t prepare her
for the new life that awaits her.
136 Pages • 9780143307631 • October
Daisy All Alone
It’s 1930 . . . and Daisy’s worst nightmare has come true. She’s alone on
the streets, separated from her family. Things get worse after the police
send her to live at the Melbourne Orphanage. At least she doesn’t have
to scavenge for food scraps anymore, but with no family and no freedom,
Daisy is miserable. When she hears some shocking news she decides it’s
time to plot a daring escape.
136 Pages • 9780143307648 • December
Daisy in the Mansion
It’s 1930 . . . and Daisy has been adopted and whisked away to a beautiful
mansion. She’s to be a companion to Annie, a girl with a mysterious illness. While Daisy’s new life is full of luxuries she could never have imagined, what she wants the most is the thing her new parents can’t provide:
the freedom to find her real family before it’s too late.
144 Pages • 9780143307655 • January
Daisy on the Road
It’s 1930 . . . and Daisy has finally had news that her dad is alive! He’s
gravely injured somewhere in the bush, and though she doesn’t know
quite where, Daisy is determined to find him. With help from old friends,
she sets off on her way. But life on the road is hard, and before long,
disaster strikes. Will Daisy reach Dad before it’s too late?
144 Pages • 9780143307662 • March
152
OUR AUSTRALIAN GIRL
Gabrielle Wang
Gabrielle Wang is an author and illustrator. She is the author of The Garden of Empress Cassia,
which won the 2002 Aurealis Award; The Lion Drummer; Little Paradise; and The Pearl of Tiger Bay.
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7 • $7.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Puffin AU
Meet Pearlie
It’s 1941 . . . and the war is changing Pearlie’s life every day. Darwin is
full of soldiers, there’s a spy on the loose, and people are turning against
Pearlie’s best friend, Naoko, just because she’s Japanese. When everything falls apart, will Pearlie be brave enough to stick up for what’s right,
or will her old fears get the better of her? Meet Pearlie and join her adventure in the first of four exciting stories about a courageous girl in a
world at war.
136 Pages • 9780143307945 • October
Pearlie’s Pet Rescue
It’s 1941 . . . and school is almost over—not just for summer, but forever.
Darwin could be bombed any day, and everyone Pearlie knows is leaving
for a safer place. Animals and pets of all kinds are being left behind, and
Pearlie can’t bear it. But can she rescue them all? And what will happen
when it’s her turn to leave the home she loves? Follow Pearlie on her
adventure in the second of four exciting stories about a courageous girl
in a world at war.
136 Pages • 9780143307952 • December
Pearlie the Spy
It’s 1942 . . . and Pearlie is all alone in Darwin. Not only has she been
separated from her family, but now Beake, the spy, is back and he’s on
the loose. He’s out to get Pearlie—but she has a plan. Can she pull it off?
And when bombs fall on Darwin, will Pearlie survive? Follow Pearlie on
her adventure in the third of four exciting stories about a courageous girl
in a world at war.
128 Pages • 9780143307969 • January
Pearlie’s Ghost
It’s 1942 . . . and Darwin is under attack. While bombs are falling, Pearlie
is doing all she can to save her beloved pets and help the wounded soldiers. But it’s too dangerous to stay, and when Pearlie finally has to say
goodbye, only the thought of being reunited with her best friend Naoko
can cheer her up. But Naoko has a problem of her own: a ghostly mystery
that will truly test Pearlie’s newfound courage.
144 Pages • 9780143307983 • March
153
OUR AUSTRALIAN GIRL
The Alice Stories
4 Books in One
Davina Bell
Four stories in one, all about Alice, a WWI–era girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina
It’s 1918 and Alice’s deepest wish is to be a professional ballerina. But as World War One tears
her family apart, a battle is being fought in her heart. Can Alice keep everyone together and
still make her dreams of dancing come true? Journey with Alice across all four exciting stories
about a gifted girl in a time of war. Loyal, creative, and passionate, Alice is an enchanting
Australian Girl.
Davina Bell is the author of the Alice books in the Our Australian Girl series, and The Underwater Fancydress Parade.
Fiction • 480 Pages • 5.25 x 8 • Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7
9780670078462 • March • $19.99 (Can $23.99) Cloth • Rights: US & Canada
Puffin AU
FOREVER CLOVER
Forever Clover is a fantastic, wholesome fiction series for tweens that celebrates young girls’ friendships.
Focused around the lives of six girls, the stories are all about solving mysteries and overcoming problems with
a little help from your friends. The Forever Clover girls are cool, smart, down to earth, and totally relatable. They
are great role models for young girls, offering mysteries to solve, adventures to be had, and besties to support!
Forever Friends Sticker & Activity Book
Holly Bell
An activity book celebrating girls’ friendships—with 50 stickers!
Have hours of fun with your BFF with the quizzes and activities, puzzles and games, stickers, and coloring pages packed into this friendship book. After meeting the girls at the
beginning of the book, young readers will take a quiz to determine what kind of friend
they are, color in pictures of the girls and their pets, do a friendship word search, answers
questions about their own bestie, and more. This fun activity book is perfect for fans of the
book series, or for newbies to the world of the Forever Clover girls.
Holly Bell is a children’s book author.
Activity • 64 Pages • 8.5 x 11 • 50 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–8 • Grades K–4
9781921894428 • September • $7.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Chirpy Bird
Also available:
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9781921894527
Olivia’s Fantastic
Gymnastics
Abbey Leads
the Way
Olivia Plays
Her Part
Emma Saves
the Day
Matilda’s Lost
and Found
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Go, Maddie, Go!
9781921894510
Kate Plays
Detective
Abbey Spells
Trouble
9781921894534
9781742977409
9781921894497
9781742977416
The White Horse of Zennor and Other Stories
Michael Morpurgo
Illustrations by Michael Foreman
A thrilling collection of myths, legends, and ghost stories about a mysterious land
“Master British storyteller and Children’s Laureate Morpurgo spins tales of gentle
fantasy, otherworldly transformations, kind deeds, and just rewards. . . . Wonderful
read-alouds, the lyrical style and fable-like plots of these tales pay tribute to the power
of imaginative storytelling.” —Booklist
Since the beginning of time, strange and mysterious things have happened here . . .
At the furthest edge of Britain, where the sea gently washes over the land and myths brush
against reality, lies Zennor. These are unforgettable tales where magic lies around every
corner. This haunting collection of short stories by War Horse author Michael Morpurgo
includes magical illustrations by award-winning illustrator Michael Foreman. Next
Michael Morpurgo is a former Children’s Laureate and one of the most successful children’s
authors in the UK. He has written more than 40 books, including The Butterfly Lion, Kensuke’s Kingdom, Shadow, and War Horse. Michael Foreman is a Kate Greenaway Award–
and Smarties Book Prize–winning illustrator.
Fiction • 176 Pages • 5.5 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
9781405273015 • September • $10.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Egmont UK
NIM’S ISLAND
Rescue on Nim’s Island
Wendy Orr
In her third gripping adventure, Nim unearths an amazing opalized fossil, but this
discovery puts her island in terrible danger
“A fantasy tale as welcome as a breath of fresh tropical air. . . . With ample doses of
suspense and comedy, and a pleasingly sappy happily-ever-after ending, the tale portrays the improbable so cleverly that readers will want to believe everything about the
likable Nim and her idyllic isle.” —Publishers Weekly on Nim’s Island
“[An] equally winning sequel.” —Kirkus Reviews starred review on Nim at Sea
• The first title in the series, Nim’s Island, sold more than 50,000 copies
Nim lives on an island with her father, Jack, a marine iguana called Fred, a sea lion called
Selkie, and their friend Alex Rover, the adventure writer. Nim’s island is the most beautiful place in the world, and she wouldn’t live anywhere else. When Jack invites a group
of scientists to visit, they bring their children as well. But two of the scientists have plans
other than studying algae. By the time Nim discovers what they really want, and what they
will do to get it, the children are in grave danger. And so is the island! Nim must choose
between saving a natural treasure and saving someone’s life.
Wendy Orr is the author of several award-winning books, including Nim’s Island, Nim
at Sea, Raven’s Mountain, Peeling the Onion, and Stolen! A Pony Called Pebbles. Nim’s
Island was the basis of a 2008 feature film starring Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster, and
Gerard Butler.
Fiction • 168 Pages • 5 x 8
55 B/W Illustrations • Two-color Interior • Ages 7–10 • Grades 2–5
9781743316788 • September • $7.99 (Can $9.99) Paper
Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea & Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
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TIMELINERS
Stewart Ross
Illustrations by Sue Shields
This historical series really puts the story back into history. Each exciting book brings the past alive
by linking key events to a fast moving narrative. The series is characterized by short chapters,
wonderful illustrations, a glossary of unfamiliar terms, and a What Happened Next? chapter.
Stewart Ross is the author of many children’s books focusing on history, including
Ancient Greece and Into the Unknown. Sue Shields is an award-winning illustrator.
Each: Fiction • 64 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
October • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • ReadZone Books
Down with the Romans!
This story tells the tragic tale of the ancient British Queen Boudicca,
leader of Iceni, and her revolt against the ruling Romans and their
powerful legions.
9781783225477 (Replaces 9780237531508)
Athens Is Saved!
The story of Cimon, the legendary young athlete who ran to Athens
with the news of the Greek’s victory over the Persians at the Battle
of Marathon—a feat that inspired one of the greatest of all modern
races.
9781783225491 (Replaces 9780237531522)
Find King Alfred!
This tale begins with the Viking’s winter invasion of Wessex.
The Saxon kingdom crumbles before them, until Alfred, one of
England’s true hero-kings, raises his standard amid the marshy
wastes of Somerset.
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ROBERT WESTALL
Robert Westall
Robert Westall, even a decade after his death, retains his reputation as one of the most
powerful writers for children. He was awarded two Carnegie Medals for The Machine Gunners
and The Scarecrows and used his own childhood experiences of World War II in his books.
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–11 • Grades 4–6 • October • $8.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Macmillan Children’s Books
Machine Gunners
Robert Westall’s gripping Carnegie Medal–winning novel celebrates its 40th anniversary
“Seat-of-the-pants suspense. Westall’s writing is smashing throughout.” —Kirkus
Reviews starred review
“The pace is unrelenting.” —Booklist starred review
Some bright kid’s got a gun and 2,000 rounds of live ammo. And that gun’s no pea-shooter.
It’ll go through a brick wall at a quarter of a mile.
Chas McGill has the second-best collection of war souvenirs in Garmouth, and he desperately
wants it to be the best. When he stumbles across the remains of a German bomber crashed
in the woods—its shiny, black machine-gun still intact—he grabs his chance. Soon he’s masterminding his own war effort with dangerous and unexpected results. Robert Westall’s first
novel for children is presented here with a bonus short story, “The Haunting of Chas McGill,” and an extended biography of the author.
224 Pages • 9781447284161
Blitzcat
The Smarties Prize–winning book about one brave cat’s experiences during World War
II, with an extended author biography
“Sensitive readers will realize at once that the story of Lord Gort is one of those tales
that, once begun, demands to be finished. . . . Each of these glimpses of men and women in wartime is as perfect as a pearl; Lord Gort’s journey is the single black thread on
which the precious beads are strung.” —Publishers Weekly
“Westall’s writing has always been strong and vivid but he has rarely written as confidently as this.” —Times Literary Supplement
She made her way down the cliff, and on to the beach. At the edge of the waves, she stopped,
shaking her wet paws. She knew that somewhere ahead was her person, but far, far away.
She miaowed plaintively; stood staring at the moving blur of uncrossable sea. She led the
way to safety, out of the blazing hell of blitzed Coventry. People touched her for luck; feared
her as an omen of disaster. Wherever she went, she changed lives. From her beginning to her
end she never wavered. She was the Blitzcat.
240 Pages • 9781447284604
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THE POWERS
Pucker Power
The Super-Powered Superpug
Kevin Stevens
Illustrations by Sheena Dempsey
The family of completely disastrous, not-so-super superheroes are back in this sequel to
The Powers
The second tale of the Powers centers on the adventures of Pucker, the family’s mutt of a
pug-dog. After Pucker and a beautiful French poodle are dognapped, the Powers must follow
the clues through Dublin, Paris, and St. Petersburg to bring their beloved pup back home.
Kevin Stevens is the author of The Rizzoli Contract and Song for Katya. Sheena Dempsey is
the author and illustrator of Bye-Bye Baby Brother!
Fiction/Humor • 128 Pages • 5.25 x 7.75 • 24 B/W Illustrations • Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7
9781910411308 • January • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Paper
Rights: US, Canada & South America • Little Island Books
Also available:
The Powers
9781908195838
$9.99 (Can $11.99) Paper
Ogres Do Disco
Kirsty McKay
Illustrations by Chris Judge
It’s a disco inferno as Ogden the ogre has to catch a terrifying monster
“Lovely funny, touching story.” —Primary Times on Ogres Don’t Dance
“Delightfully entertaining . . . perfectly imagined in Chris Judge’s illustrations.”
—Lovereading on Ogres Don’t Dance
What do you give a dancing ogre with great big feet? Lots of space! Ogden loves to dance to
the funky beat, and the disco ball is coming up. But there’s a fiendish creature on the loose
who wants to put a jam in everyone’s plans. Ogden better not get too ogre-eager if he wants
to catch the monster.
Kirsty McKay is a former actress, has written several children’s plays for commercial theater,
and is the author of Ogres Don’t Dance, Undead, and Unfed. In 2008 she won SCBWI’s
competition to find new writers. She lives in Boston. Chris Judge is the author of The Lonely
Beast, which was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2012 and won the Irish Children’s Book Award.
Fiction • 160 Pages • 5 x 8 • 100 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
9781783442966 • March • $9.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Andersen Press
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Arctic Little Folk
Dwarves, Faeries, Elves, Gnomes & Other Diminutive Beings from Inuit Myths
and Legends
Neil Christopher
Illustrations by Larry MacDougall
This compendium of stories about the unique and rich folklore of the Arctic presents a new fairy-tale pantheon for young readers to explore
• Co-op available
Arctic Little Folk introduces young readers to the fascinating, strange, and amusing
world of Arctic dwarves, fairies, elves, and gnomes. These tiniest inhabitants of the
tundra are told about in folklore across the Arctic. From the elusive water-dwelling
fairies that swim through Arctic waters, to the dwarves that can grow to the size
of a giant when threatened, to the magic little folk who can speak to the wind and
will the climate and weather to change, the adventures and unique abilities of these
little-known mythological creatures are sure to delight any young fans of European
fairy tales.
Neil Christopher is an educator, a filmmaker, and an editor for Inhabit Media Inc.
He is the author of several books on Inuit myths and legends for children, youth, and
adults, including Arctic Giants and Ava and the Little Folk. He lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. Larry MacDougall is the award-winning illustrator of numerous books,
including The Dreaded Ogress of the Tundra and The Shadows That Rush Past. He
lives in Stoney Creek, Ontario.
Folklore • 100 Pages • 8 x 10 • 50 B/W Illustrations • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9781772270235 • October • $19.95 (NCR) Cloth
Rights: US, United Kingdom & Australia • Inhabit Media
THE EMILY SANDERS MYSTERY SERIES
The Scent of Something Sneaky
Gail Hedrick
In this sequel to the NSTA award-winning Something Stinks!, join Emily on her
latest adventure
Accidents keep happening at the mountain bed and breakfast where 14-year-old Emily
Sanders is working with her friend, Mary. A broken step, a stinky septic tank, an invasion of bees, and even a fire threaten the livelihood of the innkeeper, Mary’s grandmother. Emily suspects foul play, but only when a crashed van links drugs to the inn do
her friends start to help her investigate. Soon Emily, Mary, and neighbor boy named
Alex are over their heads in danger.
Gail Hedrick is a former middle school teacher and author of the award-winning Emily
Sanders mystery, Something Stinks! She lives in Bradenton, Florida.
Fiction/Education Resource • 192 Pages • 5.5 x 8 • 1 Map • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9780989792486 • September • $7.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Rights: World
Tumblehome Learning, Inc.
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ADVENTURES WITH MUSIC
Stepping Up
The Bully in the Band
Paul Kimpton and Ann Kaczkowski Kimpton
The Adventures with Music series gives kids great stories and role models where the
heroes are musicians
Set in Indiana as World War II comes to an end, this fourth book in the Adventures
with Music series sees hero Dale face his own challenges—including bullying from the
first-chair trumpet player. Just as quickly as the storm had arrived, it moved away from
the fort, and as the sky cleared, so did Dale’s mind. He opened the door to the fort, and
saw that lightning split his dog Scout’s favorite tree down the middle, the two halves
forming the letter Y. This is the fork in the road. He had a choice of which fork to take:
either face his issues with the first-chair trumpet player or continue to be manipulated
and bullied for the rest of his life.
Paul Kimpton is a former band director with more than 30 years of experience. Ann
Kaczkowski Kimpton is a former musician, a teacher, and a high school administrator.
They are the authors of the Adventures with Music series, which include Starting Early,
Dog Tags, and Summer of Firsts. They live in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Fiction/Music • 288 Pages • 5.75 x 8.25 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9781622771417 • September • $8.95 (Can $10.95) Paper • Rights: World
GIA Publications
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Dog Tags
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Starting Early
9781579998059
Summer of Firsts
The Great Cake Bake
Jenny Sullivan
Witty fiction for children that tackles some serious issues, including dyslexia
Aled is a very warm and likeable boy who lives with his single-parent mom and struggles
cheerily with a range of issues. His dyslexia is one; Mr. Snuffles, the neighbor’s irritating dog,
is another. There’s also the question of Geraint, his mom’s new friend. Above all else, though,
his teacher has announced that there will be a competition to bake and decorate a cake for
St. David’s Day. How on earth will Aled take part, not being able to follow a recipe and with
family finances being tight? Will Geraint be a hindrance or a help? Aled is an inventive, determined character who overcomes difficulties with humor.
Jenny Sullivan is an award-winning children’s book writer. She is the author of C’mon Cymru; Full Moon, which won the 2012 Tir na n-Og Award for the best English-language book
for children; and Tirion’s Secret Journal, which won the 2006 Tir na n-Og Award.
Fiction • 115 Pages • 5 x 7.5 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9781848518315 • September • $11.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Gomer Press Limited
160
9781579999728
SPY DOG
Andrew Cope
Andrew Cope is a teacher and the author of the Spy Cat series and the Spy Pups series.
Each: Fiction • 160 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 7–12 • Grades 2–7 • October • $7.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Puffin
Rollercoaster!
Spy Dog LARA is in for the ride of her life!
When Ben wins a competition to name a new rollercoaster, the Cook family head off
to Enchanted Towers for the grand opening. Lara (that’s Licensed Assault and Rescue
Animal to you) and her pups Spud and Star are looking forward to water rides, ghost
trains—and cotton candy! At the park, Princess Pretty and her Troll Prince join the
Cooks to welcome pop-star Summer Rayne to open the new ride. But a pickpocket is on
the loose, and Lara is determined to catch the thief before the grand opening. It’s time to
buckle-up for a hair-raising Spy Dog adventure!
9780141338828
Storm Chaser
Book 11 in the Spy Dog adventures, now a number one bestselling series!
It’s raining chickens! An unusual storm cloud has been hovering over Brickfield town
and Lara knows that something isn’t quite right about it—it smells, sort of . . . chickeny.
The people of Brickfield are becoming strangely grumpy so Lara, Spy Dog extraordinaire, must investigate. If the town doesn’t see sunshine soon the consequences could be
dogastrophic!
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SPY PUPS
Andrew Cope
Spud—he’s scatterbrained and accident prone—but good with the gadgets. Star—she’s super
smart and ready to pounce. Together they’re Spy Pups, following hot in the paw prints of mom
Lara (that’s Licensed Assault and Rescue Animal to you).
Andrew Cope is a teacher and the author of the Spy Cat series and the Spy Dog series.
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 7–12 • Grades 2–7 • $7.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Puffin
Survival Camp
The training never stops, even where you’re a qualified Spy Pup!
“An imaginative, creative feast.” —Radio Times
Book five of the Spy Pups’ adventures also features Spy Dog, Lara—now a number-one
bestselling series. Spud and Star are off to an outdoor survival camp where it’s all hard
work and no play. But there’s something fishy going on in the lake that needs further
investigating. Can the pups learn their new skills in time to sniff out another adventure?
160 Pages • 9780141338804 • November
Training School
Spud and Star are in New York for more training—but what happens when someone
notices their amazing talents?
Join Spud and Star in the sixth thrilling Spy Pups adventure—now a number one bestselling series! Spud and Star can’t wait. They’re in New York training with the FBI—America’s very best spies! But a rogue secret agent has spotted the pups’ amazing skills. And
unless Spud and Star carry out a dastardly crime for evil Agent Brad Onkers, he’ll make
sure they never see their mom, Lara, ever again!
144 Pages • 5 x 8 • 9780141338811 • November
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Treasure Quest
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Prison Break
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Circus Act
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Danger Island
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HORROR
Dark Spaces
And Other Stories
Alan Gibbons
A collection of nerve-jangling stories from a leading creator of children’s horror
Terrifying tales of vampire slayers, vengeful ghosts, rampaging werewolves, and demonic computers mean that this book has something for everyone. With action, excitement,
danger, and suspense on every page, Dark Spaces will have you gripping the edge of your
seat, scared to enter the darkness alone. Featuring illustrations and a special guest story by
Robbie Gibbons, co-author with Alan Gibbons of the Read On series.
Alan Gibbons is the author of more than 50 books, including Witch Breed and Shadow of
the Minotaur, for which he won the Blue Peter Book Award. He has also been short-listed
twice for the Carnegie Medal.
Fiction • 120 Pages • 6 x 8 • 7 B/W Illustrations • Ages 9 & Up • Grades 4 & Up
9780955971143 • October • $10.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
Caboodle Books Ltd
The Three Heads of Cerberus
SCI-FI
Alan Gibbons
A science fiction adventure that poses the question of who can you really trust, especially online
What if you downloaded a computer game from the internet? What if the game knew who
you were and set up a meeting with its designers? Would you go? Would you dare? That is
the dilemma facing Henry Kwok, an ordinary Hong Kong schoolboy. His choice takes him
on an epic journey across the universe. Read these three stories by award-winning author
Alan Gibbons and join in the adventure.
Alan Gibbons is the author of more than 50 books, including Witch Breed and Shadow of
the Minotaur, for which he won the Blue Peter Book Award. He has also been short-listed
twice for the Carnegie Medal.
Fiction • 160 Pages • 6 x 8 • Ages 9 & Up • Grades 4 & Up
9780956948281 • November • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
Caboodle Books Ltd
Dropping In
Geoff Havel
An action-packed middle-grade story that explores friendship, bullying, and living with a
disability
Ian and Warren, better known as Sticks and Ranga, are best friends. They live on the same
street, go to the same school and love the same things, like skateboarding and PlayStation.
When new kid James arrives in class in his wheelchair, Sticks isn’t sure they can be friends.
But Sticks quickly discovers they have a lot in common. Cerebral palsy stops James from doing
some things but it hasn’t dulled his sense of humor—and he’s pretty brainy, too. Soon James
becomes an inseparable part of the Sticks, Ranga, and James show.
Geoff Havel is the author of Grave of the Roti Men and The Real Facts of Life. He has been the
recipient of a West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award and was short-listed for a Western
Australian Premier’s Book Award.
Fiction • 120 Pages • 5 x 7.75 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9781925162219 • September • $9.95 (Can $11.95) Paper
Rights: US, Canada, South Africa, South America & Caribbean • Fremantle Press
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DRAGON FRONTIER
Dan Abnett
A wild west fantasy adventure series for readers nine and up.
Perfect for fans of How To Train Your Dragon and Christopher Paolini’s Eragon.
Dan Abnett is a multiple New York Times bestselling novelist. He has written novels for franchises
such as Torchwood, Primeval, and Doctor Who. He has also written comics, including Guardians
of the Galaxy, Iron Man, and Thor for Marvel, and Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman at DC Comics.
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 9 & Up • Grades 4 & Up • $9.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Puffin
Dragon Frontier
Cowboys, Indians, and dragons come together in this Wild West fantasy adventure
series where frontier land is even wilder than history suggests
“A rousing, well-executed piece of fiery pulp adventure.” —SFX
“A cracking fantasy-tinged Wild West yarn . . . hot stuff.” —Financial Times
The Wild West: where great possibility also brings grave danger Jake Polson and his family
are starting a new life on the American Frontier. Twelve-year-old Jake is proud to drive the
lead wagon; he’s in charge of the oxen and minding his Ma and little sister. But tragedy
strikes and Jake must venture deep into the West in search of a legendary creature to save
his family. What he discovers in that vast landscape is wilder than he ever imagined. Out on
the frontier, an evil force is waiting.
336 Pages • 9780141342962 • September
Burning Moon
The second book in the rip-roaring new Dragon Frontier series will have readers on
the edge of their seats
The Wild West: where great possibility also brings grave danger. During the Great Black
Dragon’s attack on the wagon train, Jake Polson’s family went missing. Since then he’s
been having terrifying dreams, and he’s sure this means they’re still alive. To uncover the
truth, Jake needs help. With his own faithful dragon, Match, by his side, Jake must make
the dangerous journey far into the Land of the Red Moon. Jake is determined nothing will
stop him, but there are darker forces at play than he could ever imagine. Out on the frontier, an evil force is waiting.
352 Pages • 9780141342986 • December
165
BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES
Stuart Daly
Stuart Daly is a history teacher in a private high school. He is the author of the Witch Hunter Chronicles series.
Each: Fiction • 5 x 7.75 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
September • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
The Wardens
A brotherhood of treasure hunters. A terrifying enemy. Five young recruits. The race is on.
“Magic, adventure, and heroics ensue this medieval fantasy romps along.” —Herald Sun
Caspan hates life as a thief on the streets, so he leaps at the chance to join a secret order sanctioned by the King. The Brotherhood seeks the lost magical weapons of an ancient race that will
help them fight the Roon, the invading army who creep ever closer. Defeat seems inevitable.
Unless Caspan and his fellow recruits—Roland, Lachlan, Sara, and Kilt—can set aside their
differences and use their new skills to help turn the tide. With swords strapped to their belts,
riding magical beasts called Wardens, they leave the sanctuary of their training ground for their
first mission. Will it be their last?
336 Pages • 9780857983275
The Highlanders
Passing two fiendishly difficult tests is just the beginning
All Caspan, Roland, Sara, Lachlan, and Kilt need to do to become treasure hunters is undertake
two final trials riddled with deadly traps and impossible puzzles. It’s vital that they pass, because
the Brotherhood needs them for an urgent mission—one that could save their kingdom. The five
friends must ride their Wardens to the north, into the highlands. They must locate the powerful
ancient weapon hidden there. And they must bring it back to the King. But the burial mound
they seek is far from abandoned. It’s inside a giant camp crowded with enemy warriors. How
can they ever succeed?
272 Pages • 9780857984692
The Final Battle
Can one boy’s actions change the course of a war?
Andalon is at war, and Caspan and his friends find themselves in the thick of the battle to save
their land from the invading Roon. As they fly into the skies above the enemy’s warships—
Caspan on his drake, Roland on his manticore, and Sara on her Pegasus—they have no idea
whether they will survive this mission alive. A chance encounter with a fleeing soldier could
change everything, provided Caspan acts fast. Could Caspan’s new friend help to bring peace
to Andalon? All will be revealed in the final battle.
336 Pages • 9780857985385
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The Scourge of Jericho
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The Army of the Undead
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The Devil’s Fire
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CHASING THE VALLEY
Skye Melki-Wegner
Skye Melki-Wegner is the author of The Hush.
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
$9.99 (Can $11.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
Chasing the Valley
Set in a land where magic can be terrifying, Chasing the Valley combines the friendship and
camaraderie with the hardship and survival—with spectacular results
Danika is used to struggling for survival. But when the tyrannous king launches an attack to
punish her city—echoing the alchemy bombs that killed Danika’s family—she risks her life in
a daring escape over the city’s walls. Danika joins a crew of desperate refugees who seek the
Magnetic Valley, a legendary safe haven. But when she accidentally destroys a palace biplane,
Danika Glynn becomes the most wanted fugitive in Taladia. Pursued by the king’s vicious hunters and betrayed by false allies, Danika also grapples with her burgeoning magical abilities. And
when she meets the mysterious Lukas, she must balance her feelings against her crew’s safety.
Chasing the Valley is the first book in an epic trilogy of magic, treachery, and survival.
416 Pages • 9781742759548 • September
Borderlands
The action-packed adventure continues in the second book of the Chasing the Valley trilogy
Danika and her crew of escaped refugees are seeking the safety of the Magnetic Valley—and trying to evade Sharr Morrigan, the king’s most lethal hunter. But the borderlands they must cross
to reach the Valley are smugglers’ territory: lawless, wild, and steeped in ancient magic. When
one of the crew is badly wounded, Danika turns to the smugglers for help—and accepts a bargain
that might prove deadly. It is Lukas, however, who hides the most dangerous secret. What has he
seen through the eagle’s eyes? The answer can be found in an alchemy charm and a smuggler’s
tale, and will lead Danika and her friends to an electrifying, unputdownable showdown.
416 Pages • 9781742759562 • December
Skyfire
What if you achieve everything you’ve dreamed of—and it turns into a nightmare?
Danika and her crew of refugees finally reach the Magnetic Valley. Will it be the safe refuge and
land of freedom they had imagined? When a runaway girl is shot down before their eyes, Danika
and her friends realize that this new land is no paradise. They must try to fit in at all costs—even
if revealing their secrets will mean a death sentence. The conclusion to the Chasing the Valley
trilogy will reveal explosive surprises and terrifying new dangers.
400 Pages • 9780857981721 • March
167
DUTY CALLS
James Holland
“Holland is a superb historian who knows his stuff.” —Daily Telegraph
James Holland is the author of numerous historical nonfiction titles and the
Jack Tanner fiction series, and presented Battle of Britain: The Real Story on BBC2.
Each: Fiction • 352 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 11 & Up • Grades 6 & Up
October • $12.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Puffin
Dunkirk
This gripping true-to-life story looks at the battle of Dunkirk, one of the most dramatic events of World War II
You wanted to see some action—well you’re going to get it now. You’re going to get it
now all right.
Friday, May 24, 1940: Private Johnny Hawke, age 16, awakens to artillery fire. Hours
later, Stukas scream down from the sky. Messerschmit fighters roar towards his regiment.
Trucks burst into flames. Now men and mules lay dead and dying, severed limbs twisted
grotesquely as blood soaks the cobbled streets. Young Private Hawke just wants to do his
duty and serve his country. But as he and his fellow soldiers prepare to stop the German
advance, there’s only one question on everyone’s lips: how will they survive?
9780141332192
Battle of Britain
See World War II up close, and get thrown deep into the heart—and horror—of
Britain’s darkest, and finest, hour
Pilot officer Archie Jackson, 19, is in control of the RAF’s newest fighter aircraft, a Supermarine Spitfire. Now he has the Luftwaffe in his sights and only one thing matters: defending
Britain. Suddenly planes are falling from the sky, exploding and spiraling into the English
Channel. France has fallen and the swastika flies over Occupied Europe. Only these young
pilots barely out of boyhood stand between Britain and a Nazi invasion.
9780141332208
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Demons of Dunkirk
Paul Nolan
To hell, then home again—one boy’s story of the evacuation at Dunkirk during World
War II
“We’re nearer hell than home now Charlie,” the great man said, as we looked to the huge
pillars of smoke, that spiraled above the beaches. We were there to save the soldiers; little
did I know that soon I would need rescuing myself from the Demons of Dunkirk.
Charlie’s mother and father work at a Spitfire factory in the fishing port of Hamble. After a
run-in with a brutal instructor on the naval training ship Mercury, the teenager finds himself
on the run from the British navy. His father hooks him up with William—the Captain of a
fishing boat called the White Feather. A few days later, the pair find themselves caught up in
the most heroic retreat of World War II—the Dunkirk evacuation.
Paul Nolan is a former English teacher.
Fiction • 176 Pages • 5 x 7.5 • Ages 11 & Up • Grades 6 & Up
9781906132477 • October • $12.99 (Can $15.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
Mogzilla
Great Fire
Jon Chant
The streets of London are paved with magic
My name’s Esteban, and I’m a sorcerer. I specialise in time magic, called Chronomancy.
Two hours ago I had a dream where something horrible tore itself out of the city. It was
like watching a wasp larva hatch out of a spider. I saw fire raging around everywhere. In
my dream my friend Danny was trying to hold a circle. That’s what Danny does, he’s a
Conjurer. Conjurers draw magic circles and exorcise the Things That Shouldn’t Be Here™.
Esteban Fawkes is a young sorcerer specializing in time magic, known as Chronomancy.
Danny is a Conjurer who can summon supernatural beings, or banish the Things That
Should Not Be Here™. When Danny goes missing, a raging fire threatens to engulf London. Aided by a bystander called Connie, Esteban must travel back to Pudding Lane in
1666 and battle the dark forces that threaten the city. Offering a grittier take on teenage
wizardry, this meticulously researched thriller brings the Great Fire of London to life.
Jon Chant is a writer who works as a tour guide at the Globe Theatre.
Fiction • 192 Pages • 5 x 7.5 • Ages 10 & Up • Grades 5 & Up 10
9781906132309 • September • $12.99 (Can $15.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
Mogzilla
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DO YOU DARE?
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • 1 Map • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
$9.99 (Can $11.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Puffin AU
1841: The Bushranger’s Boys
Alison Lloyd
Do you dare confront a bully? Steal to protect someone? Hide a bushranger?
When Jem comes across a well-dressed bushranger in the hills behind his home, at first he’s
afraid. But William Westwood is no ordinary thief, and he’s not much older than Jem himself.
The two become friends, along with Jem’s mates and his puppy that he rescued from drowning.
But when the law catches up with William, who is on the run, will Jem be able to save his new
friend from an awful fate?
Alison Lloyd is the author of Year of the Tiger.
184 Pages • 9780143307563 • September
1844: The Last Horse Race
James Moloney
Do you dare stick up for your mates? Ride a horse at breakneck speed? Risk your life for
freedom?
Within the rough and ready frontier settlement of Moreton Bay (which later became the city of
Brisbane), Toby and his mates roam free, and linger at the fringes of the grown-up world. They
are particularly interested in horseracing. But it’s a dangerous world, and when Toby decides
to take part in a race through the streets, he doesn’t realize it will be a matter of life and death.
James Moloney is the award-winning author of The Book of Lies.
192 Pages • 9780143307822 • September
1836: Fighting Bones
Sofie Laguna
A convict-era adventure in a series of exciting, action-packed Australian stories
Irish brothers Danny and Declan Sheehan are inmates at Tasmania’s Point Puer prison for convict boys in 1836. When tragedy strikes and the prison bully is on the rampage, escape is their
only chance to survive. But will they dare?
Sofie Laguna is the author of Bad Buster and Too Loud Lily. Her books have been named Honour Books and Notable Books in the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year
Awards and have been short-listed in the Queensland Premier’s Awards.
208 Pages • 9780143307556 • November
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DO YOU DARE?
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • 1 Map • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
$9.99 (Can $11.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Puffin AU
1854: Eureka Boys
Penny Matthews
Do you dare join a rebellion? Stand up to a bully? Risk your life for a friend?
Henry lives with his father and sister on the Victorian Goldfields. Still mourning the loss of
his mother and baby brother, Henry helps his father to mine their claim and hopes that one
day they will strike it rich. But they can’t afford a mining license and without a license they
are at the mercy of the corrupt police. When Henry meets a new friend, Frank, he enters a
world of politics, riots, and rebellion that will lead him to Eureka Stockade, one of the defining moments in Australian history.
Penny Matthews is the author of several award-winning children’s titles, including Something
About Water—joint winner of the Wilderness Society’s Environment Award for Children’s
Literature, and A Girl Like Me, a CBCA Notable Book and winner of the Sisters in Crime’s
Davitt Award for Young Adult Fiction.
208 Pages • 9780143308454 • February
1915: Jimmy’s War
Sherryl Clark
Do you dare leave school to support your family? Do you save your big brother? Do
you stand up to the local criminals?
It’s 1915 in Melbourne’s inner west and Jimmy has left school to support his family while
his brother is away at war. But when Jimmy’s brother returns, he is a different person, and
Jimmy finds his “odd jobs” for the local criminals have also taken a turn for the worst. Will
Jimmy go to jail? Can he save his family and his brother?
Sherryl Clark is the author of The Littlest Pirate and The Too-Tight Tutu.
176 Pages • 9780143308027 • February
1931: Tough Times
Simon Mitchell
Do you dare let a girl join your cricket team? Fight for your friends? Risk everything to
save your family?
Tom Parker’s a gutsy kid who dreams of being an aviator one day. His gang is called the
Daredevils, and they hang around the back lanes of inner-city Fitzroy, playing cricket, football,
marbles, and cowboys and Indians. When Tom’s dad loses his job during the tough times of the
great Depression, Tom takes it upon himself to earn money so that they can keep their home.
But making money is harder than he thought, and he must battle their enemy gang and some
untrustworthy types—and get one very tough girl on side—if he’s going to save his family.
Simon Mitchell is the author of The Baked Bean Bandit.
208 Pages • 9780143308010 • March
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NANNY PIGGINS
R. A. Spratt
“The Adventures of Nanny Piggins is the most exciting saga about a flying pig nanny ever told.
There is a laugh on every page and a lesson in there somewhere. I recommend it highly.”
— Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State, on The Adventures of Nanny Piggins
“Parents who hire Nanny Piggins should be aware that she loves trashy novels and cake, and her idea of fun
is to drop things off the roof and watch them crash. Kids who like subversive humor will adore her.”
—School Library Journal on The Adventures of Nanny Piggins
“Mary Poppins, move over or get shoved out of the way. Nanny Piggins has arrived. . . .
This is smart, sly, funny, and marvelously illustrated with drawings that capture Nanny’s sheer pigginess.”
—Booklist on The Adventures of Nanny Piggins
“If Amelia Bedelia and Mary Poppins raised a piglet, Nanny Piggins . . .
could surely beat that pig in a cake-eating contest. . . . Feisty, funny Nanny Piggins and her
adoring charges will charm readers and listeners stateside, who’ll be overjoyed there are five additional
volumes already out Down Under.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan
R. A. Spratt is an award-winning author and television writer.
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
September • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
Nanny Piggins and the Accidental Blast-Off
In space, no one can hear you oink!
Derrick, Samantha, and Michael should be in school. Instead they find themselves in NASA’s
space shuttle, which Nanny Piggins manages to accidentally launch, blasting them all into
outer space. This time she has gone too far! In this thrilling fourth installment of her adventures, Nanny Piggins wrestles with a crocodile, bungee jumps off the roof using the elastic
from Mr. Green’s underpants, staples chicken wire over their chimney to keep out Santa, captures an apricot Danish-loving jewel thief, and rescues her brother, Boris, from an onslaught
of professional wrestlers.
272 Pages • 9781742753683
Nanny Piggins and the Rival Ringmaster
The most dangerous pig ever to put on a leotard
In book five of her enthralling adventures, Nanny Piggins discovers some startling truths
about the ruthless Ringmaster, provides counseling to a Molavadinian princess with pre-wedding jitters, inadvertently wins a Nobel Prize while impersonating her sister, and catches up
with her favorite four-ton friend, Esmeralda the forgetful elephant.
288 Pages • 9781742753782
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NANNY PIGGINS
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
$8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
Nanny Piggins and the Pursuit of Justice
Justice served with extra chocolate sauce
Nanny Piggins gets in trouble with the law after some illicit tightrope walking, and is sentenced
to 5,000 hours community service. But she isn’t the type of pig to take her punishment lying
down, not when there are old people to rescue, pirates to impersonate, and a great big bus to
borrow.
288 Pages • 9781864718164 • November
Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue
Never fear, Nanny Piggins is here!
When Mr. Green calls from a tropical island, begging to be rescued, Nanny Piggins’ first instinct is to say no. However, a principle is at stake. No one kidnaps her employer—at least not
without written permission from her. So Nanny Piggins sets out to save the hapless tax lawyer,
and to do so she must first dabble in a spot of bungee jumping, deceive immigration officials
wearing a fake mustache, and seduce the president with her most powerful weapon—the dance
of the seven cakes.
288 Pages • 9781742754970 • November
Nanny Piggins and the Race to Power
A vote for Piggins is a vote for cake!
In this riveting eighth installment of Nanny Piggins’ adventures, she sets out to thwart Mr.
Green’s political ambitions by running for mayor herself. Her mission—to proudly fight for
Liberty, Equality, and Cake! Is democracy safe? Probably not. Will Nanny Piggins give everyone in the electorate diabetes from too much cake? Most likely. And along the way tremendous
adventure abounds. Taking part in a diabolical fun run, being trapped in a sabotaged lift, faking
seismic activity, safeguarding the local vacant lot, and beating the world pole vault record is
just the beginning.
304 Pages • 9781742754994 • January
173
IZZY FOLAU
Izzy Folau and David Harding
Izzy Folau is an Australian Rugby Union star whose career has seen him named the Super Rugby Player
of the Year and John Eales Medalist. David Harding is a teacher and the author of titles in the
Robert Irwin: Dinosaur Hunter series and the RSPCA Animal Tales series.
Each: Fiction • 192 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
$9.99 (Can $11.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
Chance of a Lifetime
Daniel and Jaydon have been given the chance of a lifetime to be mentored by Australian rugby union star, Izzy Folau—but can they make it count?
Daniel and Jaydon come from very different backgrounds, but both boys eat, sleep, and
breathe rugby union. When they are selected for a junior representative rugby team, Daniel
and Jaydon’s worlds collide. At first the boys are awestruck meeting Israel “Izzy” Folau,
the team’s famous mentor, but soon they come to see him as a friend. Unfortunately, things
on the field don’t go as smoothly. Will Daniel and Jaydon learn how to adapt to their new
team? Or will their big break turn into a missed opportunity?
9780857986610 • November
Reality Check
The Valley rugby team is traveling to southern Queensland, but will the boys’ first trip
be a great feat or a great failure?
Both Daniel and Jaydon miss home, but finally the boys feel like they are training well. On
arrival in Queensland, the Valley team play a match against some locals—and get soundly
beaten. The team, who believed they were destined for big things, come crashing back down
to earth. Things no longer seem that sunny in the Sunshine state. Can Izzy Folau show Daniel
and Jaydon how to go back to basics and do the little things right? Their future as a team
might depend on it.
9780857986634 • January
174
MY SISTER THE VAMPIRE
Spooktacular!
Sienna Mercer
Sink your teeth into Olivia and Ivy’s 17th fright-time adventure
“Cute caper. For those who crave vampire lite, the novel features likable
heroines and comical scenarios.” —Publishers Weekly on Switched!
“The sisters are likable and the writing is fast–paced and upbeat, making
for a quick read.” —School Library Journal on Switched!
Olivia Abbott is used to vampires, after all, her twin sister Ivy is one! But
she’s never believed in ghosts. That all changes at the Café Creative Halloween
party, when Olivia meets a beautiful girl who’s dressed in a strange red gown
and behaving super spookily! Ivy isn’t convinced, until she learns the legend of
the tragic Calhoun sisters, who died more than 100 years ago. Could Franklin
Grove be haunted? One thing’s for certain—the twins are in for their spookiest
Halloween ever!
Sienna Mercer is the author of the My Sister the Vampire series, which includes
Fangtastic!, Re-Vamped!, and Switched! She lives in Toronto.
Fiction • 256 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–11 • Grades 4–6
9781405278430 • December • $6.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Egmont UK
Also available:
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Take Two
9781405256971
Date with Destiny
Love Bites
9781405256988
Lucky Break
9781405256995
Flying Solo
Star Style
9781405257008
Twin Spins
9781405259842
Stake Out!
9781405259859
9781405259873
9781405259880
Double Disaster!
Flipping Out!
Secrets & Spies
9781405265706
9781405265713
9781405265720
Fashion Frightmare!
9781405265737
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SILVER SHOES
Samantha-Ellen Bound
“Reluctant readers aged eight to nine should enjoy And All That Jazz, particularly girls and boys who dance.”
—Louise Pfanner, Books & Publishing
Samantha-Ellen Bound is an author who has published and won prizes
for her short stories and scripts. She is the author of What the Raven Saw.
Each: Fiction • 144 Pages • 5 x 8 • 8 B/W Illustrations • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
October • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
And All That Jazz
In the first of a new series, meet four very different girls who all have one thing in common—they love to dance!
Eleanor Irvin is 10 years old, and dancing is her everything. Tap, ballet, lyrical, and ballroom—she’s tried it all. But her favorite style, by far, is jazz. When Miss Caroline, the
owner of Silver Shoes Dance Studio, announces she will be selecting dancers to perform in
the upcoming Jazz Groove Dance Competition, Ellie is over the moon! There’s only one
problem: she’s not so good at auditions. Actually, there might be a few problems—Ellie’s
dance enemy, Jasmine, seems determined to ruin her chances, and the new girl, Ashley, is
really talented. Will Ellie be able to overcome her nerves and hold on to the spotlight?
9780857982827
Hit the Streets
Can Ashley, the new girl at Silver Shoes, find a way to keep dancing the style she loves?
After managing to convince the other girls that she isn’t a spy from rival school Dance Art,
Ash feels like she is finally starting to fit in at Silver Shoes. It’s love at first dance when Ash
decides to do hip hop classes, and soon she is popping and locking as though she’s been
doing it all her life. But when her family’s financial troubles mean that she might not be able
to continue the lessons, Ash’s dreams are shattered. How is she meant to “hit it” when her
mom can’t even afford to buy her new dance shoes?
9780857982841
176
SILVER SHOES
Each: Fiction • 144 Pages • 5 x 8 • 8 B/W Illustrations • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
December • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
Breaking Pointe
Athletics, basketball, or ballet? The pressure is on, and Riley has a big decision to make!
Riley loves ballet—it’s her favorite style and she’s great at it, too, with perfect technique
and natural athleticism. But it’s not just dancing she loves—it’s all sports. With her carefree
attitude, Riley is happy to ignore everyone who says she does too much, and is super excited
when she scores a lead role in the upcoming ballet eisteddfod. But, one fouette too late, Riley
realizes that her sporting and Silver Shoes commitments clash! Was everyone else right, and
will she have to make a choice between the three things she loves most?
9780857983749
Dance Till You Drop
Paige’s mom wants her to be the best dancer ever. But what does Paige want?
Paige has grown up dancing and takes almost every class at Silver Shoes. She loves her
friends there, but often feels pushed into dancing by her mom, who was once a dancer
herself. Now, with a ballroom competition coming up and her waltz looking less than
graceful, Paige’s confidence starts to crack. Dancing no longer seems like fun. Paige wants
to make everyone happy, but before she knows it her best friend stops speaking to her,
then Benji, her ballroom partner, walks out! Will Paige find the courage to speak up before
she loses her friends and her love of dance forever?
9780857983725
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BELINDA MURRELL
Belinda Murrell
Belinda Murrell has worked as a travel journalist, technical writer, editor, and public relations
consultant. Her work has appeared in the Sun Herald, Sunday Telegraph, and Sydney Morning
Herald. She is the author of the Lulu Bell series and the Sun Sword fantasy trilogy.
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
$12.99 (Can $15.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
The Forgotten Pearl
A grandmother’s story of her experiences during World War II–era Australia help her
granddaughter face her own modern-day problems
Let me tell you a story. A story about friendship and sisters, about grief and love and danger,
and about growing up.
When Chloe visits her grandmother, she learns how close war came to destroying her family.
Could Poppy’s experiences help Chloe face her own problems? In 1941, Poppy lives in Darwin,
a peaceful paradise. But when Japan attacks Pearl Harbor and then Australia, everything Poppy
holds dear is threatened. Terrified, she flees to Sydney—only to find that the danger follows
her there. Poppy must face her war with courage and determination. Will her world ever be
the same?
304 Pages • 9780857986962 (Replaces 9781742753690) • September
The Ruby Talisman
With a simple wish for adventure, a magical talisman sends a young girl back in time to the
French Revolution
Tilly visualised the ruby pendant, recreating its crimson fire. She felt herself diving into that pool
of color . . . down into a deep, vivid dream.
Tilly falls asleep wishing she could escape to a more adventurous life. In 1789, Amelie-Mathilde is
living in luxury at the Palace of Versailles—but her guardians want her to marry the horrible Chevalier. She falls asleep wishing someone would rescue her. Tilly wakes up beside Amelie-Mathilde.
The timing couldn’t be worse. Starving peasants are rioting and the palace is in chaos. Tilly knows
Amelie and her cousin Henri must escape if they are to survive the Revolution. With mutinous
villagers, vengeful servants, and threats at every turn, will they ever reach safety?
256 Pages • 9780857986948 (Replaces 9781864719871) • September
The Sequin Star
A compelling, magical, time-traveling tale, set in Depression-era Australia
“The Sequin Star is such an awesome book! . . . Compelling and full of magic, this read
will really stay with you long after you’ve devoured every page.” —Girlpower
This is impossible. I must be dreaming. Why does the newspaper have a date that is more than
80 years ago?
Claire finds a sequin star among her grandmother’s treasures. Why does she own such a cheap
piece of jewelry? The mystery deepens when the brooch hurtles Claire back in time to 1932.
Claire finds herself stranded in a circus camp. The Great Depression has made life difficult,
but Claire befriends performers Rosina and Jem, and a boy called Kit who watches the show
every night. When Kit is kidnapped, it’s up to Claire, Rosina, and Jem to save him. But Claire
wonders who Kit and Rosina really are. One is escaping poverty and the other is escaping
wealth—can the two find happiness together?
288 Pages • 9780857986931 (Replaces 9780857982056) • October
178
BELINDA MURRELL
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
$12.99 (Can $15.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
The Ivory Rose
A timeslip tale of mystery, murder, and trying to find the way home
Georgie’s sad. She wants me to help her. Can’t you see her, Jemma? She’s right there.
Jemma has just landed her first babysitting job, in one of the famous Witches’ Houses. Sammy
says it’s haunted, but Jemma doesn’t know what to believe. One day Jemma discovers an ivory
rose charm. As she touches it she sees a terrifying flashback. Is it the moment the ghost girl was
murdered? Jemma runs away but tumbles down the stairs. She wakes up in 1895, unable to get
home. Jemma becomes a maid—but all is not well in the grand house. Jemma begins to suspect
that the young heiress, Georgiana, is being poisoned. Now she must find the proof and rescue
her friend—before time runs out.
288 Pages • 9780857986986 (Replaces 9781742750712) • October
The Locket of Dreams
After being sent back in time to 19th-century Scotland, a girl meets her ancestors—but
will this change her own life?
She didn’t know why she felt the urge to wear the old necklace. It just seemed to have a magnetic pull on her.
When Sophie wears the heart-shaped locket, she magically travels back to 1858 to learn the
truth about her ancestor. Charlotte Mackenzie and her sister, Nell, live a wonderful life on a
misty Scottish island. Then disaster strikes and it seems the girls will lose everything they love.
As the girls outwit greedy relatives, escape murderous bushrangers, and fight storm and fire,
Sophie shares in their adventures. But how will her travels in time affect Sophie’s own life?
288 Pages • 9780857986955 (Replaces 9780857980212) • November
The River Charm
A family in 19th-century Australia must fight to protect everything they hold dear—based
on a true story
Could I be anything I want to be? What do I want to be? Maybe just . . . brave?
Could the ghost girl Millie has painted be her own ancestor? The river pebble charm has an astonishing story to tell. In 1839, Charlotte Atkinson lives on a grand estate with her mamma and
her sisters and brother. But after her father dies, things go terribly wrong—murderous convicts,
marauding bushrangers, and a cruel new stepfather. The family flees on horseback to a hut in
the wilderness. They must fight to save their property, their independence, and even their right
to stay together. Will they ever return to their beautiful home? Based on the incredible true-life
battles of Belinda Murrell’s own ancestors, the Atkinsons of Oldbury.
320 Pages • 9780857986979 (Replaces 9781742757124) • December
179
Leo Da Vinci vs. the Ice-cream
Domination League
Michael Pryor
Illustrations by Jules Faber
From the author of the Laws of Magic series comes a new series for boys
that reimagines the famous inventor and artist Leonardo da Vinci as a
10-year-old boy living in our century
“Reminiscent at times of Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, and even
P. G. Wodehouse, this is a fun read for all ages.” —Booklist on
Hour of Need
And what would that Leo do? Of course, he’d use his genius for good by
starting a Fixit company to save the world from evildoers such as Wild Wilbur and the Ice-cream Domination League, along with his sidekicks (a robot
and a talking pig) and with the help of a girl from school who insists on tagging along whether Leonardo likes it or not. This is lots of fun, with plenty
of out-there superhero and supervillain craziness, combined with the normal
stuff of family, friends, and homework.
Michael Pryor is the author of the Chronicles of Krangor series, the Laws
of Magic series, and the Extraordinaires series. He has been short-listed six
times for the Aurealis Awards; has been nominated for a Ditmar award; and
six of his books have been CBCA Notable Books, including three books in
the Laws of Magic series. Jules Faber is a cartoonist and an illustrator.
Fiction • 144 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9780857988379 • December • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper
Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
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Blaze of Glory
Heart of Gold
Word of Honour
Time of Trial
Moment of Truth
Hour of Need
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9781864718652
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9781864718645
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THE EDGE CHRONICLES
Doombringer
Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell
Epic fantasy at its finest, the second in the Cade Saga of Stewart and Riddell’s bestselling
Edge Chronicles
“The narrative will cast a spell over readers from the beginning with its utterly odd,
off-kilter sense of logic and a vocabulary that is equal parts Dr. Seuss and Lewis Carroll.”
—Publishers Weekly on the Edge Chronicles
Cade Quarter is building a new life for himself in the wild of the Farrow Ridges, miles away from
civilization—and from the enemies who are seeking him. But when his new home is threatened
by villainous mire-pearlers, Cade and his friends must find a way to defend the land they love.
Paul Stewart is a highly regarded author of books for young readers. Chris Riddell is an accomplished graphic artist who has illustrated many acclaimed books for children. He won the UNESCO Award for Something Else, twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal, and was short-listed
for the Kurt Maschler Award. They are the cocreators of the bestselling Edge Chronicles series,
which has sold more then three million books worldwide and is now available in more than 30
languages.
Fiction/Fantasy • 400 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–11 • Grades 4–6
9780552567589 • October • $8.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Corgi Pups
Also available:
The Nameless One
9780552567572
$8.99 (NCR) Paper
The Boy with Two Heads
Andy Mulligan
The incredible story of a boy with two heads, from the acclaimed author of Trash
“Mulligan certainly delivers in this extraordinary examination of grief. . . . A highly
original, emotionally-charged black comedy/thriller. A worthy successor to Mulligan’s
excellent Trash.” —Daily Mail
“This gripping book engages readers both as an adventure and as a social justice story.
Readers will be satisfied by the cinematic conclusion and the noble decision the heroes
make.” —Publishers Weekly starred review on Trash
How would you feel if you woke up and found another head growing out of your neck?
A living, breathing, talking head, with a rude, sharp tongue and an evil sense of humor.
It knows all your darkest thoughts and it’s not afraid to say what it thinks—to anybody
That’s what happens to 11-year-old Richard Westlake, and life becomes very, very complicated. Part thriller, part horror, part comedy, this is one of the most riveting novels about
fear and friendship that you will ever read.
Andy Mulligan is the author of Ribblestrop and Trash, which has been published in
22 languages and is now a BAFTA–nominated major film.
Fiction • 400 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–11 • Grades 4–6
9780552573474 • October • $12.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Corgi Pups
181
The Broomstick Bike
Veronica Bennett
What do you get when you mix a rescue mission, a 50-year-old motorbike, an 11-year-old
boy, and his weird, witchy grandma?
“An exciting adventure story . . . just enough of a hint of magic to life the tale well above
the ordinary.” —Books Ireland
Zack Mosel’s parents are settling business in far-off Slovodnia, so Zack has no choice but to
spend his summer with “Mag the Hag,” his eccentric grandmother. But before the summer
can get too boring, Zack finds out his parents have gone missing, and he and Mag take it into
their own hands to unravel the mystery surrounding their disappearance. What follows is an
adventure that will take Mag and Zack across Europe, facing wilderness, danger, new friends,
enemies, and excitement—all while traveling on the seat of a pretty extraordinary motorbike.
Veronica Bennett is a former English teacher and journalist who has written 22 children’s
books, including Angelmonster and Cassandra’s Sister. She won the White Raven award for
The Broomstick Bike, from the International Youth Library in Munich.
Fiction/Family & Relationships • 160 Pages • 5.25 x 7.75 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9781908195036 • October • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Rights: US, Canada & South America
Little Island Books
The History Mystery
Ana Maria Machado
From a Hans Christian Andersen Award–winning author, a mystery that begins with clues in a
school in modern-day Brazil and continues through the ages
“An effervescent celebration of the best possibilities of urban multiculturalism. Readers will
want to move right in.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on What a Party!
Gaming whiz Will, along with his friends Sonia, Miguel, Matt, and Faye, gets an A for a group
history project. But when their teacher reads from their work, none of them recognizes the piece.
This is the first of many mystery messages that appear in their homework and e-mails, on their
phones, and on their computer screens. Someone from the past is trying to communicate with
them, and they must decipher the messages—the strange words from years ago—and figure out
how to respond. The messages from Nefertiti, Marco Polo, and the other voices all have one thing
in common: they all have to do with the importance of being able to read, and of history living on
through the written word.
Ana Maria Machado is one of the most significant children’s book authors in Brazil. She has written more than 100 books and, in 2000, she was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award for
her life work.
Fiction/History • 144 Pages • 5.25 x 7.75 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9781908195227 • November • $7.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Rights: US, Canada & South America • Little Island Books
Too Many Ponies
Sheena Wilkinson
For lovers of horse stories, a tale of a pony competition with themes of courage and difference
“Breathes fresh life into a pony tale set in Northern Ireland.” —Irish Times
Rosevale is a sanctuary for abandoned and abused horses, but Aidan’s family can’t afford to run it
any longer. If Rosevale closes down, what is going to happen to all the horses that are looked after
there? Lucy comes up with a super idea: there’s a cross-country competition offering an unbelievable chase prize. Can they possibly muster a team that is good enough to beat the posh stables
and win the competition? Not without Aidan’s help—but Aidan has lost his nerve and is terrified
of riding. The future of Rosevale is at stake. Can Aidan find the courage to help save Rosedale?
Sheena Wilkinson is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed writers for young people. Her first novel,
Taking Flight, won the CBI Honour Award for Fiction, the Children’s Choice Award, a White
Raven award, and a place on the IBBY Honour List. Its sequel, Grounded, also won the CBI
Children’s Choice award as well as the overall Book of the Year. Too Many Ponies was also
short-listed for the CBI awards.
Fiction • 180 Pages • 5.25 x 7.75 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9781908195258 • October • $7.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Rights: US, Canada & South America
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My Life & Other Massive Mistakes
Tristan Bancks
Illustrations by Gus Gordon
The third glimpse into the hilarious and oftentimes gross life of Tom Weekly
“A laugh-out-loud look at a boy’s imagination with all of the bravado and cringe-worthy moments that readers might expect. The short, easy-to-read entries are punctuated
with Tom’s drawings, making this a good choice for reluctant readers. Additionally, the
hybrid format, a chapter book filled with cartoon illustrations, and the humorous take on
one boy’s life, make it another pick for readers looking for Diary of a Wimpy Kid readalikes.” —School Library Journal on My Life & Other Stuff I Made Up
Have you ever helped your pop escape from a nursing home? Does your teacher have a problem with his bowels? Is your sister an evil genius and criminal mastermind? Have you ever
mined your teeth for cash? Do you want to know where all the lost socks go? Is there a girl
or boy at school who’s desperate to kiss you? And do you know someone with the worst case
of nits in world history? Tom Weekly does, and this is the third book in his weird, funny,
sometimes gross life story.
Tristan Bancks is the author of the Mac Slater Coolhunter series, My Life & Other Stuff I
Made Up, and My Life & Other Stuff that Went Wrong. Gus Gordon has written and illustrated more than 70 books for children.
Fiction • 208 Pages • 5 x 8
Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9780857985293 • November
$9.99 (Can $11.99) Paper
Rights: US & Canada
Random House Australia
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My Life & Other Stuff
I Made Up
9780857983190
My Life & Other Stuff
That Went Wrong
9780857980373
Helix and the Arrival
Damean Posner
Illustrations by Jules Faber
What if a wimpy kid was born in the Stone Age?
Turning 13 is when caveboys miraculously change from skinny, hairless, squeaky-voiced
cowards (like me) to thick-browed, hair-covered, deep-grunting cavemen (like my best
friend Ug). That’s when we’re tested. It’s called the Arrival. You’re supposed to disappear
into the woods and return with something big, dangerous, or rare—preferably all three. Except I can’t even lift a club above my shoulder. Even with my friends Ug and Saleeka trying
to teach me to hunt, I don’t have a chance. If I fail the Arrival, there’ll be an extra line on my
family’s stone tablet saying: Helix was banished to the Dark Side because he was a massive
embarrassment to his family, as well as any self-respecting caveman on the mountain. So
my story might as well end here, but I’ll keep telling it anyway. Charcoal meat on a stick,
anyone?
Damean Posner is a freelance writer who has had work published in the School Magazine
and a play performed at the Sydney Short+Sweet theater festival. Jules Faber is a cartoonist
and an illustrator.
Fiction • 288 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9780857986535 • December • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
Random House Australia
183
WATCH THIS SPACE
Out to Launch
Colin Thompson
A reality TV director comes up with the perfect show idea: sending a family to live on the
moon!
Radius Limpfast is one of the world’s richest men. His reality TV shows have made him billions.
Then one night Radius dreams up the ultimate reality show. Radius is going to send a family to
the moon. Limpfast TV will pick an ordinary family, just like yours, build a rocket and a big glass
dome, and put them all together on the moon. The whole world will tune in to watch. This will be
reality TV at its finest. What could possibly go wrong?
Colin Thompson is the author and illustrator of more than 65 books, including the Floods series,
The Last Alchemist, and The Paradise Garden.
Fiction • 224 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9781742756202 • October • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
Random House Australia
No Stars to Wish On
Zana Fraillon
A little boy’s spirit shines amid some dark truths in this tender and memorable novel
Jack goes from living with a mother, a sister, a great-gran, three great-great aunts, and three
cousins to being mistaken for Number 49 in an orphanage. Jack loves telling jokes, but not many
people laugh at them in the orphanage. Will he ever be reunited with his mother and sister, his
great-aunts and great-grandmother, back at home?
Zana Fraillon has written two picture books for young children and a series for middle readers
that has been published in five languages.
Fiction • 176 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9781743315149 • September • $11.99 (Can $13.99) Paper
Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea & Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
CRYSTAL BAY GIRLS
Quincy Jordan
Jen Storer
A new series filled with family, friends, fashion, romance, tears, and laughter
Quincy Jordan doesn’t want to meet her hippie cousins and go to school in Crystal Bay. Her life
in Sydney is perfect. She’s going to save her parents’ marriage, score perfect marks at school,
and become a surgeon. Her only regret is that she’ll never be a fashion designer—but sacrifices
must be made! There’s no way that Quincy is going to be “Crystallised”—that is until her cousin Esme, the school musical, and a cute boy called Harris change everything.
Jen Storer is the author of Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children.
Fiction • 240 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9780143307594 • February • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Puffin AU
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THROUGH MY EYES
Edited by Lyn White
Lyn White is an editor and teacher. Her work with refugee and migrant children motivated
her to create a series that spoke of their experiences, and led to the Through My Eyes series.
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 11–14 • Grades 6–9
$11.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea & Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
Naveed
John Heffernan
A heartfelt story of a teenage boy living in the conflict zone of Afghanistan
The explosion jolts him awake. He sits up, gasping for air, heart thumping. Was the blast real?
Perhaps it had only happened in his head, a bad dream. Demons of the dark, his father had
called them. “Push them away. They’ll only poison your thoughts. Seek the light and they can’t
hurt you.”
Naveed is sick of war—of the foreign powers and the Taliban, the warlords and the drug
barons that together have torn Afghanistan apart. He’s had to grow up quickly to take care
of his widowed mother and little sister, making what little money he can doing odd jobs and
selling at the markets. When he adopts Nasera, a street dog with extraordinary abilities, he has
a chance to help rebuild his country. But will a new friend’s betrayal crush his dreams of peace
forever? From the winter of war comes the spring of hope.
John Heffernan has written more than 50 books for young readers over a wide range of genres
and age groups. His books have won numerous awards.
216 Pages • 9781743312483 • September
Zafir
Prue Mason
A gripping story of one child’s experience of the civil war in Syria
Zafir has a comfortable life in Homs, Syria, until his father, a doctor, is arrested for helping
a protester who was campaigning for revolution. While his mother heads to Damascus to
try to find out where his father is being held, Zafir stays with his grandmother—until her
house is bombed. With his father in prison, his mother absent, his grandmother ill and
not a friend left in the city, Zafir must stay with his Uncle Ghazi. But that too becomes
dangerous as the city becomes more and more besieged. Will Zafir survive long enough to
be reunited with his parents?
Pru Mason is the author of Camel Rider and lived in the Gulf region of the Middle East for
12 years where she worked for children’s newspaper Young Times.
192 Pages • 9781743312544 • March
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HOLLIS FAMILY BOOKS
Michelle Magorian
Michelle Magorian is the author of Goodnight Mister Tom, which has been translated into 11 languages
and adapted for stage, radio, and a BAFTA award–winning TV film, starring the late John Thaw.
She is the winner of the Costa Prize and the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award.
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 10 & Up • Grades 5 & Up
$9.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Egmont UK
Cuckoo in the Nest
A wonderfully nostalgic story about one boy’s determination to follow his dreams
“A fascinating story and a vivid picture of Britain in the 1940s.” —Times
“The author has a wonderful gift for hanging a richly woven tapestry around an
essentially simple frame.” —Times Education Supplement
Amid the rubble of postwar Britain, Ralph is entranced by the theater. He loves seeing the
performances, talking to the actors, the buzz of the audience, and the corridors and dressing rooms backstage. But how can a working-class boy achieve his dream when there is no
opportunity for theater training?
464 Pages • 9781405277020 • October
A Spoonful of Jam
A rich and dramatic story of a young girl who manages to overcome many obstacles in
her attempts to lead a normal life after World War II
“The book is a treat. . . . A masterly work.” —Philip Pullman, Guardian
The war is over, but Elsie is still fighting her own battles. She’s bullied because she’s the only
scholarship pupil at the grammar school, and she has an awkward relationship with her
father as he struggles to assume a normal life after fighting in the war. But when she begins
working at the local theater, Elsie discovers she can escape.
368 Pages • 9781405277013 • January
186
Just Henry
Michelle Magorian
An absorbing post–World War II adventure
“Only the greatest authors of children’s fiction share this ability to touch the heart.”
—Times
“The author has a wonderful gift for hanging a richly woven tapestry around an essentially simple frame.” —Times Education Supplement
World War II has ended, but Henry is fighting his own battles. He misses his father, who
died a war hero, and his only distraction is the cinema. When Henry develops an old camera
film he uncovers a mystery and events spiral until his life resembles the drama of his beloved
big screen. In this Costa Award–winning novel, Michelle Magorian takes a lens to postwar
Britain, revealing its prejudices, its difficulties, and its warmth.
Michelle Magorian is the author of Goodnight Mister Tom, which has been translated into
11 languages and adapted for stage, radio, and a BAFTA award–winning TV film, starring
the late John Thaw. She is the winner of the Costa Prize and the Guardian Children’s Fiction
Award.
Fiction • 720 Pages • 5.5 x 8 • Ages 10–12 • Grades 5–7
9781405276955 (Replaces 9781405227575) • October • $12.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US
Egmont UK
A Little Love Song
Michelle Magorian
A classic young love story set in the middle of World War II
It is the summer of 1943, and war continues to rage. For Rose and her sister Diana, it’s a
time of independence and self-discovery as they find first loves. But when Rose uncovers an
extraordinary love story from another war, she is forced to question that love. Rose is about
to discover a secret that will change everything. Michelle Magorian combines her rich style
with a refreshing take on wartime women in this classic coming-of-age story.
Michelle Magorian is the author of Goodnight Mister Tom, which has been translated into
11 languages and adapted for stage, radio, and a BAFTA award–winning TV film, starring
the late John Thaw. She is the winner of the Costa Prize and the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award.
Fiction • 352 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781405276962 • November • $12.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Egmont UK
187
Brothers of the Buffalo
A Novel of the Red River War
Joseph Bruchac
A captivating and historical tale of two young men on opposing sides of war
• $20,000 marketing budget; co-op available
• Author’s previous books sold more than 50,000 copies
An internationally acclaimed Native American storyteller and writer explores the battles of
the Red River War from the perspective of both a U.S. cavalryman and a Native American
warrior. In 1874, the U.S. Army sent troops to subdue and move the Native Americans of
the southern plains to Indian reservations and this young adult novel chronicles the brief
and brutal war that followed. Told from the viewpoint of two youths from opposite sides
of the fight, Brothers of the Buffalo portrays the events surrounding this conflict in the
Wild West.
Joseph Bruchac is an internationally acclaimed Native American storyteller and writer who
has authored more than 70 books of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for adults and children.
His writings have appeared in more than 500 publications, including National Geographic,
Parabola, and Smithsonian. He is the author of the novels Dawn Land and Long River and
is the coauthor of the Keepers of the Earth series. He lives in Greenfield Center, New York.
Fiction/History • 224 Pages • 6 x 9 • 2 Maps • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781938486920 • January • $12.95 (Can $15.95) Paper • Rights: World
Fulcrum Publishing
The Bones
Michael Prince
A contemporary young adult novel with a chilling, historical twist
Ben has moved from Manchester to Caernarfon, with his parents who have bought a pub
for renovation. He is an outsider in a new place and wants to fit in. He would like to get to
know a girl called Haf a bit better, but can’t figure out how. In the process of working on the
building a collection of bones comes to light—a child’s bones. When Ben is given the task of
disposing of them, he faces a moral dilemma. He must do as his father asks—but how can he?
The story of the bones unfolds in a chilling tale.
Michael Prince is a former teacher of English and law in Caernarfon, Wales. He is the author
of two Welsh books for young children and has adapted and directed a number of Shakespeare’s plays, including Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Othello.
Fiction • 115 Pages • 5 x 7.75 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781848518292 • September • $11.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Gomer Press Limited
188
Carousel
Brendan Ritchie
A postapocalyptic mystery-thriller for young adults
Nox is an arts graduate wondering what to do with his life. Taylor and Lizzy are famous indie
musicians, and Rocky works the checkouts at Target. When they find themselves trapped in
a giant mall, they eat fast food, watch bad TV, and wait. But with no sign of any other humans, the novelty of having their own mall quickly fades. When days turn to weeks, a sense
of menace quickly grows.
Brendan Ritchie is a writer and filmmaker who has a creative writing PhD from Edith Cowan
University.
Fiction • 352 Pages • 5 x 7.75 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781925162141 • September • $13.95 (Can $16.95) Paper
Rights: US, Canada, South Africa, South America & Caribbean • Fremantle Press
Surfacing
Mark Magro
In a postapocalyptic world, two students discover that the worst thing about searching
for the truth is actually finding it
After a nuclear war has ravaged the planet, children of the few survivors are sent to renowned scientist Dr. Parkman and his subterranean Parkman Institute of Science and Solutions. There, they learn, create, and test the latest technologies until they turn 18 and are
sent back to the surface to help rebuild society. Sixteen-year-old students Balt and Zoe
have begun to realize something is amiss when Zoe is given a glimpse of an entirely different reality during a freak accident, one completely foreign to what Parkman has always
described to his students. With the help of Balt and his midterm robotics project, the
talkative head of an A.I. called Smith, the three devise a plan to escape the institute and
travel through the ruins of the old labs to get to the surface. As they draw closer to their
destination, they begin to see that their biggest threat might be each other. The old lab is
full of secrets, and some answers are perhaps better left buried.
Mark Magro is a former middle school and high school teacher. He lives in the Lehigh
Valley of Pennsylvania.
Fiction • 350 Pages • 5.5 x 8.25 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781631630545 • October • $14.99 (Can $17.99) Paper • Rights: World • Jolly Fish Press
189
THE TIME SHIFT TRILOGY
The Year of Lightning
Ryan Dalton
Twin siblings face off against an ancient evil in order to save the world
When 13-year-old twins Malcolm and Valentine Gilbert moved to a new town, they never
imagined that the old house across the street could bring them so much trouble. Inside the
old house, a secret machine with the power to pierce time has reawakened. Meanwhile,
lightning storms are breaking out all over town. They’re getting worse every week, and
seem to enjoy striking kids who just want to pass science class and mind their own business.
When Malcolm and Valentine discover a connection between the house and the storms, their
situation goes from mysterious to crazy-stupid dangerous. Someone is controlling the great
machine, and their purpose is nearly complete. In a race against time, the twins must uncover
the chilling plan, the mastermind behind it, and the force that’s driving the deadly storms.
They’ll hunt a powerful enemy that threatens their town’s existence, and the only clues are
written in the sky.
Ryan Dalton is a freelance writer and a writer for the board game Exile Sun. He lives in
Phoenix, Arizona.
Fiction • 350 Pages • 5.5 x 8.25 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781631630507 • December • $14.99 (Can $17.99) Paper • Rights: World • Jolly Fish Press
Dreamless
Jenniffer Wardell
Sleeping Beauty never had troubles like this
“A fast-paced and witty retelling of the age-old story of Cinderella, but there never has
been a retelling such as this. Witty dialogue and unexpected twists and turns make this
an enjoyable and engaging read.” —Deseret News on Fairy Godmothers, Inc.
For most princesses, a sleeping curse means a few inconvenient weeks unconscious followed
by a happily-ever-after with their true love. Seventeen-year-old Elena’s curse, however, was
designed without a cure, which means that she’s getting a century-long nap for her 18th
birthday whether she wants it or not. After years of study she’s still no closer to finding a
cure, even with the help of an undead godfather and an enchanted mirror-turned-therapist.
With only a year until the deadline she’s learned to accept her fate. Sadly, there’s one prince
who doesn’t seem to have gotten the memo and who’s continually trying to activate the
curse so he can be the one to wake her up again. Only slightly less annoying is Cam, her new
bodyguard and former childhood acquaintance who disagrees with Elena at pretty much
every turn. When the curse threatens to come early, however, they both realize that fate is a
lot more complicated than they’d ever imagined.
Jenniffer Wardell is the arts, entertainment, and lifestyle reporter for
the Davis Clipper. She is the author of Beast Charming and Fairy
Godmothers, Inc., and has won several awards from the Utah Press
Association and the Utah Headliners Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Fiction • 350 Pages • 5.5 x 8.25 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781631630422 • February • $16.99 (Can $19.99) Paper
Rights: World • Jolly Fish Press
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Paris, Modigliani & Me
Jacqueline Kolosov
A coming-of-age story about losing your dreams—and finding new ones in Paris
“This complex novel, similar in theme to Suzanne Crowley’s The Stolen One, is written with great style and is full of period details.” —School Library Journal on A Sweet
Disorder
“Evocative, cinematic, and romantic, Along the Way will transport you, taking you on
the journey of a lifetime that will test the bonds of three childhood friends.” —Megan
Frazer, author, Secrets of Truth and Beauty and Very, In Pieces, on Along the Way
“Delivers romance, adventure, and a touch of mystery. The combination of humor and
heartfelt emotion adds to the appeal of this sparkling story.” —Suzanne Harper, author,
The Juliet Club and The Secret Life of Sparrow Delaney, on Along the Way
• Co-op available
A summer in Paris as a nanny should be a dream job for 18-year-old Julie, but it feels more
like a consolation prize after not getting into the Art Institute of Chicago, her dream school.
Her mom wants her to come back to Texas and attend a state college in the fall, but Julie
isn’t sure what she wants anymore. Being a nanny to lively, fashion-minded Genevieve turns
out to be fun and good for meeting a trio of intriguing guys. Also, Genevieve’s mother Claire manages an art gallery and Julie gets
drawn into the Paris art scene. The situation heats up when a new, previously unknown work by Modigliani, one of Julie’s favorite
artists, is discovered and acquired by the gallery. Julie’s affections are pulled in different directions while she tries to discover if the
new Modigliani is real or a forgery, or painted by Modigliani’s mistress, Jeanne Hébuterne. Can the story of Modigliani and Jeanne
provide any clues that will help guide her own path?
Jacqueline Kolosov teaches creative writing and literature at Texas Tech University. She is the author of the young adult novels
Along the Way, Grace from China, Red Queen’s Daughter, and A Sweet Disorder, and the poetry collection Memory of Blue. She
lives in Lubbock, Texas.
Fiction • 300 Pages • 5.5 x 8.5 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up • Rights: World • Luminis Books, Inc.
Paper: 9781941311912 • October • $14.95 (Can $17.95)
Cloth: 9781941311905 • October • $24.95 (Can $29.95)
This Ordinary Life
Jennifer Walkup
A teen with big dreams of making it in radio struggles to hold her family together
while dealing with her brother’s epilepsy, her mother’s alcoholism, and her own broken heart
“This book has everything: a main character to root for, a little brother you want to
take into your arms and hug, and a romance that’s swoon-worthy.” —Jaime Blair,
author, Leap of Faith and Lost to Me
“The relationship between Jasmine and her little brother, Danny, will break your heart
and put it back together again.” —Rachael Allen, author, 17 First Kisses and The
Revenge Playbook
• Co-op available
High-school radio host Jasmine Torres’s life is full of family dysfunction, but if she can
score the internship of her dreams with a New York City radio station, she knows she can
turn things around. That is, until her brother Danny’s latest seizure forces her to miss the
interview, and she’s back to the endless loop of missing school for his doctor appointments,
picking up the pieces of her mother’s booze-soaked life, and stressing about Danny’s future.
Then she meets Wes. He’s the perfect combination of smart, cute, and funny. He also happens to have epilepsy like her brother. Wes
is living a normal life despite his medical issues, which gives Jasmine hope for Danny. But memories of her cheating ex-boyfriend
keep Jasmine from going on a real date with Wes, no matter how many times he asks her. Jasmine can’t control everything, not who
wins the internship, not her mother’s addiction, not her brother’s health, not even where her heart will lead her. She wishes she could
just have an ordinary life, but Jasmine may just discover that what she already has is pretty extraordinary after all.
Jennifer Walkup is the author of Second Verse, which won a Moonbeam Award and a Golden Leaf Award. She is the fiction editor
for the Meadowland Review and a creative writing teacher at the Writer’s Circle in New Jersey. She is a member of the Society of
Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in West Orange, New Jersey.
Fiction • 240 Pages • 5.5 x 8.5 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up • Rights: World • Luminis Books, Inc.
Paper: 9781941311882 • October • $14.95 (Can $17.95)
Cloth: 9781941311875 • October • $24.95 (Can $29.95)
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The Little Black Fish
Bizhan Khodabandeh
Based on the Persian children’s classic by Samad Behrangi, this book is about a young
fish’s courage to question authority and strike out on her own
“The storytelling, the design, the art, letters, and color on Bizhan Khodabandeh’s The
Little Black Fish all stood out to me immediately as something really worth spending
time with. This is his first comic I am told. I am impressed. It is a beautiful story. Anyone with a love of comics would do well to pay attention.” —Farel Dalrymple, author
and artist, Pop-Gun War
An inquisitive little fish decided to question authority and leave the safety of her own home
to venture out into the expansive sea. The creatures she meets along the way teach her important lessons and make her learn the most valuable treasure in life: freedom.
Bizhan Khodabandeh is a designer, an illustrator, an artist, and an activist. He is the communications director for Virginia Commonwealth University’s department of communication arts and design and the design manager of Gallery5 in Richmond. He is the recipient
of a Silver Medal Award for comics and cartooning through the Society of Illustrators. He
lives in Richmond, Virginia.
Graphic Novels/Folklore • 52 Pages • 6.75 x 10
Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
9781495607295 • March • $7.95 (Can $9.95) Paper • Rights: World
Rosarium Publishing
The Country of Wolves
Neil Christopher
Illustrations by Ramon Perez
Based on the acclaimed animated film Amaqqut Nunaat: The Country of
Wolves, this visually stunning graphic novel takes readers on a mysterious
adventure with two brothers who are lost at sea
“Dark, sparse, and compelling.” —Kirkus Reviews
• Co-op available
It begins as an average hunting trip for two young men. But when they find
themselves adrift at sea, the only safe haven to be found for miles—a mysterious village filled with the sounds of drum dancing and revelry—turns out to
be even more dangerous than the frigid ocean. Fans of graphic novels looking
for a new world to discover will enjoy this dark and compelling graphic novel.
Neil Christopher is an educator, a filmmaker, and an editor for Inhabit Media Inc. He is the author of several books on Inuit myths
and legends for children, youth, and adults, including Arctic Giants and Ava and the Little Folk. He lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. Ramón Pérez is an award-winning cartoonist best known for his graphic novel adaptation of Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand. His
catalogue of work includes editorial, book, and advertising illustration; comic and sequential art; graphic design; storyboarding; and
concept design. He lives in Toronto.
Graphic Novels/Folklore • 108 Pages • 9 x 7
100 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
Rights: US, United Kingdom & Australia • Inhabit Media
Paper: 9781927095355 • September • $19.95 (NCR)
Cloth & DVD: 9781927095041 • Available • $24.95 (NCR)
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FAIRY TALES OF OSCAR WILDE
The Happy Prince
Oscar Wilde
Illustrations by P. Craig Russell
Beautiful lyrical prose of Wilde gorgeously rendered by one of
comic art’s masters
“Russell’s sensitive, Belle Époque–inspired artwork brings
the story to life with a matched sensibility that makes
other comics adaptations look clumsy.” —Publishers Weekly
starred review
“Skillfully using perspective, angle, and shadow, Russell portrays
the emotions and humanity of the happy prince while never letting
readers forget that he is a statue. A lovely adaptation.” —School
Library Journal
“Smartly adapted by master craftsman Russell. Conveyed with
great heart.” —Richard Pachter, Miami Herald
• Co-op available
Arguably the most famous and beloved of Oscar Wilde’s nine fairy
tales, this particular rendition stands apart from the others due to its
brilliant illustrations by a master of comic art. After dying young, the
Happy Prince’s soul inhabits a beautiful ruby-encrusted statue covered
in gold leaf which is perched high above the city. But when he sees the
poverty, misery, and desperateness of his people, he enlists the help of a
barn swallow to remove the gilding of his statue and shower the riches
on his people. In the spring, the townspeople are saved, but find only a
stripped down and dull statue alongside a dead swallow. The remains
are tossed into an ash heap, but an emissary of God recognizes their sacrifice, and escorts them into the gardens of Heaven. Perfect for middle school students as an introduction to the world-famous author, the dazzling illustrations in this
book suit the timeless writings of Wilde.
Oscar Wilde was a playwright, essayist, and novelist. He was the author of The Importance of Being Earnest and The
Picture of Dorian Gray. P. Craig Russell is the author of several comics, and has adapted other fairy tales written by
Oscar Wilde, as well as operas composed by Wagner and Mozart. He has also collaborated frequently with Neil Gaiman
on the Sandman series. He has won multiple Eisner, Harvey, and Parents’ Choice Awards. He lives in Kent, Ohio.
Graphic Novels/Picture Books • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9781561639816 • January • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Rights: World X United Kingdom • NBM Publishing
Also available:
The Birthday
of the Infanta
9781561637751
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Paperback Picture Book
The Devoted Friend/
The Nightingale
and the Rose
9781561633920
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The Selfish Giant/
The Star Child
9781561633753
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The Young King/
The Remarkable Rocket
9781561637713
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The Other Side of Nowhere
Steve Johnston
Lost meets Michael Grant’s Gone series, with a dash of Lord of the Flies
When Johnno and his friends survive the freak storm that rips apart their yacht, they’re just
glad to be alive. That is, until reality hits: they’ve washed up on an uninhabited island with
few supplies, no phone, and no way to get home. The situation becomes even more desperate
when the four teenagers discover they are not alone on the island. There’s a hideout where men
with guns are covering up a dark secret that they will protect at any cost. With nowhere to run,
Johnno and his friends are forced into a dangerous game with the criminals as they fight to save
one of their own.
Steve Johnston is a debut children’s author.
Fiction • 304 Pages • 5.5 x 8.5 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781742976907 • September • $12.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Hardie Grant Egmont
Night Vision
Ella West
In the dark, Viola sees things no one else does, until the night she sees something she
shouldn’t
Viola was born with a genetic condition that makes sunlight deadly. In the dark of night, when
most teenagers are tucked up in bed, Viola has the run of her parents’ farm and the surrounding
forest. She is used to seeing hidden things through her night-vision goggles, but one night she sees
something that could get her into a whole lot of trouble. Is it okay to steal from a thief? What
if the thief might be a killer? And what if the killer threatens to come after her and her family?
Night Vision is a heart-thumping thriller that will leave you breathless.
Ella West is a novelist, playwright, and journalist. She is the author of the Thieves trilogy.
Fiction • 192 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 10 & Up • Grades 5 & Up
9781743317662 • October • $11.99 (Can $13.99) Paper
Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea & Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
Spurt
A Balls and All Story
Chris Miles
A hilarious coming-of-age story for teenage boys about faking it until you make it—and
what it means to be a man
Jack Sprigley isn’t just a late-bloomer. He’s a no-bloomer. He’s about to start the last term of
ninth grade and puberty is still a total no-show. Worse yet, he hasn’t heard from his friends at
all over break. He assumes they’ve finally dumped him and his child-like body—except then he
finds out that it’s much worse than he thought. His friends are now so far ahead of him that
they’ve started hooking up and getting girlfriends. Jack comes up with a plan to catch up and
win his friends back. And his plan is perfect: he just has to fake puberty.
Chris Miles wrote under a pseudonym for the Zac Powers series.
Fiction • 256 Pages • 5.5 x 8.5 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781742974651 • October • $9.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Hardie Grant Egmont
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Wormwood Gate
Katherine Farmar
For fans of Diana Wynne Jones and Neil Gaiman, a brilliant fantasy debut for young
adults, sparkling with all the wonderful strangeness of Alice in Wonderland, but in a world
all its own
“Super characterization and a lighthearted sense of humor underline the story in the tradition of Diana Wynne Jones. . . . Underlying the adventure is a subtle love story . . . their
realistically drawn and gracefully handled romance is a theme which is rarely so sympathetically explored in teen fiction.” —Library Association of Ireland
“Original, inventive, and very funny. The characters have oodles of attitude.”
—Irish Examiner
Aisling and Julie are bickering on a night out, when they are almost run over by a white horse
with a red mane. Something strange is going on. The city of Dublin looks changed. Bits of it are
familiar, but three castles blaze on the horizon, the pigeons and seagulls are at war with one
another, and a talking door-knocker leads them to a floating head—they’re definitely a long
way from home. When they discover that the city has three queens, all fighting for power, and
that strict rules have been imposed on its residents, they decide it’s time to get out of there, and
fast. Can the girls find the Wormwood Gate and get back to Mortal Realms? And, despite their
differences, could it be possible that they like each other more than they first thought? This urban fantasy debut with a shining sense
of humor and a subtle love story sparkles with beauty and strangeness.
Katherine Farmar is the author of the children’s book A Dog’s Breakfast, and she also writes for the Irish Times, the Times Literary
Supplement, and Strange Horizons.
Fiction/Fantasy • 290 Pages • 5.25 x 7.75 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781908195241 • November • $10.99 (Can $12.99) Paper • Rights: US, Canada & South America • Little Island Books
Large Mammals, Stick Insects & Other Social Misfits
Felicity McCall
A hilarious and honest depiction of life as a 15-year-old, when virtual friends sometimes
seem more important than real ones
“Felicity McCall has created a memorable protagonist. Written in the first person,
Aimee’s style is lively and exuberant, full of constant digressions, flights of fancy,
and teenage philosophy. . . . The narrative skittered along with zest and freshness.”
—Books Ireland
“Mothers of young teenage girls will get a great understanding of how the teenage mind
works on reading this novel. It is a tool to open up mother/daughter discussion.”
—Irish American News
Meet Aimée Logan: social networking addict, compulsive list-maker, metabolically challenged
cat-lover, and aspiring world leader. When Aimée is twinned with Caoimhe Cassidy in a
Derry-Dublin school exchange scheme, she and the rest of her class begin the frenzied countdown to their counterparts’ visit. While Aimée, her best friends, the intense mother figure
Beks, and dizzy, loved-up socialite Bree are excited to meet Caoimhe Cassidy, the real anticipation is around Caoimhe’s gorgeous older brother, Darren. Told with social realism, insight,
and humor, this book introduces a sparkling cast of characters and gives the reader the best of
teenage diary fiction with a distinctly Irish flavor.
Felicity McCall was a BBC journalist for 20 years during the Northern Irish conflict. She is now a broadcaster, arts facilitator, and
actor. She is the author of 14 books, including works of fiction, nonfiction, plays, and a graphic novel.
Fiction • 248 Pages • 5.25 x 7.75 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781908195180 • September • $10.99 (Can $12.99) Paper • Rights: US, Canada & South America • Little Island Books
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LEGEND OF IRONHEART
Allan Boroughs
Allan Boroughs is a business adviser and writer with a passion for classic
adventure stories. His debut novel, Ironheart, was inspired by his travels in Siberia.
Each: Fiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
$9.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Macmillan Children’s Books
Ironheart
Ironheart could save humanity . . . or destroy it forever. A classic action-adventure novel for
fans of C. S. Lewis and Philip Pullman.
“With its fast-paced storyline, Ironheart is a brilliant read for anyone who likes plenty of
action.” —Sunday Express
First comes the iron and then comes the snow, and then comes the winter when nothing will grow.
Since her father went missing while prospecting for oil in Siberia, life has been tougher than ever
for India Bentley. Little does she know that he was actually searching for Ironheart, a legendary
fortress containing the secrets of the old world. It is a place some say could save humanity—or
destroy the world. Along with tech-hunter Verity Brown and her android, Calculus, a killer from
the old world turned protector in the new, India must make the journey to remote Siberia to try
to find her father and finish his work. But there are others fighting to find Ironheart too, and they
have very different goals in mind. If India fails, it won’t just be her father who pays the price. It
will cost her the Earth.
320 Pages • 9781447235996 • September
Bloodstone
The search for Atlantis is on! The thrilling second adventure-quest in the Legend of Ironheart series.
What is a myth but a truth retold many times over? Atlantis is real!
Apprenticed to notorious tech-hunter Verity Brown, India Bentley has spent the last year traveling the globe, finding and selling long-lost technology, and doing her best to stay out of
trouble. Unfortunately, trouble has a habit of finding her. Accused of an assassination attempt
and thrown in jail, India is rescued by scientist-adventurer Professor Moon: a man obsessed
with finding the Bloodstone, key to a source of unlimited energy hidden in the lost city of Atlantis. Now Moon wants India and Verity to join his quest. Pursued by gangsters, lumbered
with a stowaway, and haunted by the ghosts of her past, India must risk everything to uncover
Atlantis’s secrets. But the truth comes at a price. India must make the ultimate choice: the fate
of humanity is in her hands.
400 Pages • 9781447236009 • December
Spiders
Tom Hoyle
The follow-up to Thirteen is a fast-paced thriller for teens, set in a world where ordinary
kids are confronted by evil
Adam may have survived once, but a cult still has him in its sights, and this time he may not
escape with his life. Abbie’s dad is an undercover agent, tasked with exposing dangerous cults.
He’s normally able to maintain his distance, but this time Abbie’s worried he’s in too deep.
Megan was sure she and Adam were safe, but now he’s gone missing on a school ski trip in
Scotland and she’s the only one who can help him. The web is closing in around them. The
book features a colored spine, oozing spiders.
Tom Hoyle is the pseudonym of a London headmaster. His previous novel was Thirteen.
Fiction • 304 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781447250463 • September • $10.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US
Macmillan Children’s Books
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The Pause
John Larkin
A hard-hitting story about mental health and living with depression and anxiety
I watch the train emerge from the tunnel. It will be quick. It will be efficient. It will be final.
Declan seems to have it all: a family that loves him, friends he’s known for years, a beautiful
girlfriend he would go to the ends of the earth for. But there’s something in Declan’s past that
just won’t go away, that pokes and scratches at his thoughts when he’s at his most vulnerable.
Declan feels as if nothing will take away that pain that he has buried deep inside for so long.
So he makes the only decision he thinks he has left: the decision to end it all. Or does he? As
the train approaches and Declan teeters at the edge of the platform, two versions of his life
are revealed. In one, Declan watches as his body is destroyed and the lives of those who loved
him unravel. In the other, Declan pauses before he jumps. And this makes all the difference.
One moment. One pause. One whole new life. From author of The Shadow Girl, winner of
the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards 2012 Prize for Writing for Young Adults, comes a
breathtaking new novel that will make you reconsider the road you’re traveling and the tracks
you’re leaving behind.
John Larkin is the author of Cyber Payne, Ghost Byte, Growing Payne, and The Shadow Girl,
which won the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards 2012 Prize for Writing for Young Adults.
Fiction • 336 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 13 & Up • Grades 8 & Up
9780857981707 • November • $14.99 (Can $17.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
Random House Australia
Hunter’s Moon
Sophie Masson
A retelling of the classic fairy tale Snow White that glitters with magic and treachery
“Reading one of Sophie Masson’s books is like standing on top of a lonely mountain
at midnight, under a star-filled sky. . . . Her work has that same sense of clarity, magic,
and mystery.” —Garth Nix, author, Sabriel
“In Sophie Masson’s elegant hands, a classic fairy tale is transformed into an engaging
thriller full of drama and clever plot twists.” —Isobelle Carmody, author, Obernewtyn
Bianca and her glamorous model stepmother are preparing for Bianca’s Presentation Ball.
Bianca is so looking forward to it. She only wishes her father could be here with her, instead
of away on business. When she hears after the ball that her father is ill, she doesn’t notice
that newspaper The Mirror has summed up the ball guests with this fatal sentence: “Lepmest has a new Fairest Lady, and her name is—Bianca.” But though Bianca doesn’t notice,
her stepmother certainly does. And very soon Bianca will learn the true nature of the woman
whom she trusted and who she thought loved her and her father. Plunged into a terrifying
world that will turn her from a daughter of privilege to a hunted creature in fear of her life,
Bianca must find allies if she is to survive.
Sophie Masson is the author of several children’s novels, including The Hand of Glory, winner of the Young Adult Aurealis Science Fiction and Fantasy Awards. Her other titles include
The Crystal Heart, Moonlight and Ashes, Scarlet in the Snow, and the Thomas Trew series.
Fiction • 336 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 13 & Up • Grades 8 & Up
9780857986030 • November • $12.99 (Can $15.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
Random House Australia
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The Hush
Skye Melki-Wegner
In a world where music is power, one boy’s discovery that he can hear the song will
change everything
Chester is on the road, searching every town for clues about his father’s disappearance.
But when he’s caught accidentally—and illegally—connecting with the Song as he plays his
beloved fiddle, Chester is sentenced to death. Only a licensed Songshaper can bend music
to their will. The axe is about to fall, but there is someone else watching Chester. Someone
who needs his special talents. Who can use him for their own ends. And who is hiding in the
Hush, where Music can be deadly and Echoes can kill you with a touch. Susannah is that
someone. The young captain of the infamous Nightfall Gang has plans for Chester. Finally,
she will have her revenge.
Skye Melki-Wegner is the author of the Chasing the Valley series.
Fiction • 448 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 13 & Up • Grades 8 & Up
9780857985668 • November • $14.99 (Can $17.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
Random House Australia
A New Kind of Dreaming
Anthony Eaton
A powerful mystery from award-winning author Anthony Eaton, this edition
of A New Kind of Dreaming is a special reissue of a modern Australian classic
“This thriller is bound to enthrall even the most reluctant reader . . . the careful writing is
as spare as the countryside it describes. A well-rounded, thoroughly enjoyable story, adeptly
told.” —School Library Journal
“Eaton has created an unputdownable book . . . this is an enthralling story for teenage
readers, maintaining a great deal of anticipation, excitement, and pace. A well-told and
beautifully written tale.” —Bookseller+Publisher
• A Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Book
Jamie Riley has hit rock bottom. Busted for stealing cars, he’s been shipped off to serve time in
Port Barren, a stinking-hot town stuck between the desert and the sea. The minute Jamie arrives,
he can feel something is not quite right about Port Barren—the town has a past it doesn’t want
to share. After being warned that Port Barren is his last chance before jail, Jamie resolves to serve
his time and get out. But when he discovers an old, wrecked boat on the beach and starts asking
questions, it becomes obvious that local cop Elliot Butcher has it in for him. As he gets closer
to the truth, things start going wrong around town. With no one else to blame, Jamie realizes
surviving Port Barren is going to be way harder than he thought.
Anthony Eaton is the award-winning author of 11 books, including Fireshadow, Into White Silence, and the Darklands Trilogy. A
New Kind of Dreaming was a Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Book and was also included in the prestigious International Youth Library Selection of Notable Books catalog. He teaches creative writing and literary studies at the University of Canberra.
Fiction • 276 Pages • 5 x 7.75 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9780702232282 • September • $16.95 (Can $19.95) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • University of Queensland Press
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Writing Clementine
Kate Gordon
A funny, warm, feel-good novel about friends, family, first kisses, and finding your way in
the world
You said we could write anything we wanted. The first thing that came into our minds. Blue
fish, red fish, green fish.
Clementine Darcy is floundering. She wants to be the kind of fish who swims to the swish of
her own fins—upstream, not simply carried along by the current. But she is finding the swirling waters of school and home difficult to navigate: her friendship group is splintering, her
brother Fergus won’t leave his room, her sister’s life is not as perfect as Clem thought, and
then there’s the New Boy, who is dapper and intriguing, but hiding secrets of his own. Clem
is desperate for everyone—including herself—to be happy, but she discovers that her idea of
helping doesn’t always work as well as she imagined. Can Clem be the girl she wants to be?
Will she learn to accept that there are things she can fix and things she cannot? Will she find
a way to know the difference?
Kate Gordon is the author of Three Things About Daisy Blue, Thyla, and Vulpi.
Fiction • 192 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781743316634 • September • $11.99 (Can $13.99) Paper
Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea & Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
Pandora Jones: Admission
Barry Jonsberg
A compelling new young adult series set in a near-future, postpandemic world that is
alive with action, intrigue, courage, betrayal, and retribution
“Page after page, Barry Jonsberg maintains the suspense. Every answer is met with a
new question. This relentless pace offers no time for guessing, so each shocking plot
twist comes as a jarring slap, as much to the reader as to Pandora herself. . . . Five
Stars.” —Bookseller+Publisher
Pandora Jones wakes in a hospital—her body weak, her memory providing only flashes of
horrific scenes of death. She soon discovers that her family has succumbed to a plague pandemic which has almost wiped out humanity. Pan is one of the lucky ones. She and other
young survivors have been relocated to the School—a quarantined, heavily guarded facility
where she is encouraged to hone her intuition and develop her survival skills. But danger is
everywhere and Pan becomes convinced that the plague—and everyone’s memories about
it—is a lie.
Barry Jonsberg is the author of Being Here, Am I Right or Am I Right?, The Crimes and
Punishments of Miss Payne, Dreamrider, and Ironbark.
Fiction • 312 Pages • 5.5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781743318119 • October • $13.99 (Can $16.99) Paper
Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea & Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
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The Year It All Ended
Kirsty Murray
At the end of the war and the dawn of the Jazz Age, Tiney Flynn must face her greatest
fears and begin a journey that will change her destiny
“A fine example of magical realism replete with beautiful scenery and believable characters. Murray has a lovely way of creating story, drawing the reader into this quiet,
time-traveling tale of mystery, family, and art.” —Booklist on The Four Seasons of
Lucy McKenzie
On Tiney Flynn’s 17th birthday, every church bell tolled as if heralding a new year, a new
era. Tiney stood in the garden, purple jacaranda petals fluttering down around her. One by
one, her sisters came outside to join her; first Nette, then Minna, and lastly Thea. It was November 11, 1918. Armistice Day. For Tiney and her sisters, everything is about to change,
but not in the way they might have imagined. Building peace is complicated; so is growing
up. From tragedy to undreamt-of joy, from weddings to séances, from masked balls to riots
in the streets, Tiney’s world will be transformed.
Kirsty Murray is the award-winning author of 11 novels for children and young adults,
including Walking Home with Marie-Claire, the Children of the Wind quartet of historical
fiction, India Dark, and The Four Seasons of Lucy McKenzie.
Fiction • 256 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 15 & Up • Grades 9 & Up
9781743319413 • September • $12.99 (Can $15.99) Paper
Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea & Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
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Cracked
Clare Strahan
A wonderful debut novel that captures the essence of real, messy teenage lives: of action
and consequence, of poor choices and fragile friendships, of standing up for what is right,
and the attempt to make sense of a world when everything feels like it’s falling apart
People are so naturally strange, it’s hard to tell if they’re broken or not—but I’m pretty sure
that by the time I finish high school, I’ll be a pile of shards, beyond repair.
At 15, Clover is finding the going tougher than she expected. Her life is close to being derailed
on the rocky terrain of family, friendship, first love, acts of defiance, and a planet on the brink
of environmental disaster. So when Keek breaks his promise to her, her mother is impossible,
her beloved old dog is dying, her dad is in the wind, the girls at school are awful, the boys are
bullies, and she’s arrested for vandalism—well, what else can she be but a little bit broken?
Can Clover pull herself together—or will she spiral further out of control? When life feels like
it’s fracturing, how do you find a way to feel whole?
Clare Strahan is an author, a poet, a freelance editor, and a drama teacher.
Fiction • 320 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 15 & Up • Grades 9 & Up
9781743316030 • November • $11.99 (Can $13.99) Paper
Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea & Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
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The Secret Life of
Maeve Lee Kwong
9781865087375
$12.99 (Can $15.99) Paper
Flick
Geraldine Meade
A beautiful, sensitive tale of coming out that fearlessly explores the pressure felt by teenage girls to conform, and ultimately inspires
“Flick is the sort of book I wish I could have read in my teens. It never talks down to
the reader but still manages to shine a light on some of the darkest and most confusing
moments of becoming an adult.” —Graham Norton
Felicity Costello, aka Flick, is pretty much like any other 16-year-old—except for one difference. A difference she doesn’t want anyone else to know about. A difference she hardly
admits even to herself. Flick is the story of Felicity’s journey to discovering that she is gay,
admitting it to herself, and finally telling her friends and family. It is a refreshingly honest
depiction of teenage life as it is lived today. Difficult themes of depression and coming out
are handled beautifully in this coming-of-age novel.
Geraldine Meade is a primary school teacher. She previously edited Children’s Books Ireland’s Chalk Talk magazine and was chairperson of CBI from 2003 to 2006.
Fiction/Sexuality • 288 Pages • 5.25 x 7.75 • Ages 15 & Up • Grades 10 & Up
9781908195012 • October • $10.99 (Can $12.99) Paper
Rights: US, Canada & South America • Little Island Books
The Convent
Maureen McCarthy
A breathtaking novel that follows the hidden and intertwined lives of four young women
as they face difficult, life-changing, impossible choices during the 1920s, 1960s, and the
present
“In this no-holds-barred tale of longing, the overriding melancholy is given a sheer coating of hope. As the plot pulls the past into the present, we are reminded that our choices,
as well as those supposedly made in our best interests, impact more than our immediate
world. Adults should be reading this one, too.” —Booklist
“McCarthy, a popular author for both teens and adults in her native Australia, has written a complicated soap opera of a book, one full of fresh, authentic characters
and a setting that readers will enjoy visiting.” —Booklist starred review on Rose
by Any Other Name
“I woke up with a feeling about today,” Stella says dreamily. “Something truly amazing is
going to happen.” “To us or to the world?” I say. “To you.” “To me?” I laugh. “Nothing
ever happens to me, Stella.” “But today it will.” “Will it be good?” She looks thoughtful and
then frowns. “I . . . I don’t know.”
Peach is 19 and pretty happy with the way things are. She has her college work, two wildly different best friends, her sister, Stella,
to look after, and a broken heart to mend. But when she takes a summer job at a café in the old convent, her idea of who she is
takes a sharp turn into the past. Where once there were nuns, young girls and women who had fallen on hard times, Peach discovers secrets from three generations of her family. As their stories are revealed, Peach is jolted out of her comfort zone. But does she
really want to know who she is? Warm and real, intense and provocative, this novel shows in vivid detail how fate and the choices
we make ripple and reverberate through time.
Maureen McCarthy is the author of Rose by Any Other Name and When You Wish Upon a Rat.
Fiction • 440 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 14 & Up • Grades 9 & Up
9781743318348 • November • $12.99 (Can $15.99) Paper • Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea & Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
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Cool Architecture
Filled with Fantastic Facts for Kids of All Ages
Simon Armstrong
Explore the iconic buildings of the world, the history of
homes and public buildings, and meet some of the architects who created them
Want to know more about the buildings around you? Can’t
tell a Doric from a Corinthian column? Interested in how
the Egyptians built the pyramids, and how on earth a dome
stays up? Packed with absorbing facts and quirky illustrations, this book tells you everything you need to know about
architecture around the world, from the simple dwellings
created by the earliest humans to today’s most innovative buildings, via forbidding medieval strongholds, great
18th-centruy palaces, and the classic Art Deco skyscrapers
of New York. Learn about the great architectural movements and the personalities that created them, and explore
the most iconic buildings in the world, from the Parthenon
in Greece to the (current) world’s tallest skyscraper, the Khalifa Tower in Dubai. This book is a perfect introduction to what’s cool
about the fascinating world of architecture.
Simon Armstrong is the book buyer for Tate Modern and Tate Britain, the author of Cool Art, a record collector, and a DJ.
Nonfiction/Architecture • 112 Pages • 6 x 7.5 • 100 Color Illustrations • Ages 10 & Up • Grades 5 & Up
9781909396791 • November • $14.99 (Can $17.99) Cloth • Rights: US & Canada • Portico
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Cool Astronomy
9781909396418
Cool Science Tricks
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Cool Philosophy
Filled with Fantastic Facts for Kids of All Ages
Daniel Tatarsky
Fifty fun, simple, and entertaining ways to improve
your understanding of philosophy—for kids of all ages
Inside this philosophy-stuffed book are 50 fact-tastic ways
to advance your thinking skills, so you’ll never be scratching your head in bemusement ever again. Featuring the key
philosophic principles of every philosopher you’ve heard
of (and some you haven’t), from prominent ancient Greek
thinkers such as Aristotle and Socrates to modern-day
thinkers such as Bertrand Russell and Thomas Kuhn, this
book is stuffed to the gills with amazing facts, tricks, and
stats to help you discover everything you need to know
about what philosophy is, in a way you’ll never forget.
Packed with colorful illustrations and handy diagrams, it
will enable readers to learn (and understand!) the key principles and concepts from the world’s greatest thinkers and
minds, as well as amazing techniques to make one’s brain
work smarter.
Daniel Tatarsky is the author of Cool Science Tricks and Everything You Need to Know About Everything You Need to
Know About.
Nonfiction/Philosophy • 112 Pages • 6 x 7.5 • 100 Color Illustrations • Ages 10 & Up • Grades 5 & Up
9781909396777 • November • $14.99 (Can $17.99) Cloth • Rights: US & Canada • Portico
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FOR KIDS SERIES
Each: Nonfiction • 11 x 8.5 • Two-color Interior • Ages 9 & Up • Grades 4 & Up
$16.95 (Can $19.95) Paper • Rights: World • Chicago Review Press
Baseball History for Kids
America at Bat from 1900 to Today, with 21 Activities
Richard Panchyk
A fascinating journey through the history of America’s favorite pastime
• Co-op available
With this interactive book, kids will discover how the game of baseball has
changed over the years by reading about topics such as the dead ball era,
World War II, segregation and integration, free agency, and the designated
hitter. Along the way, young readers will enjoy quotes, stories, and amusing
anecdotes from more than 175 former major leaguers and get an intimate
look at the game’s greatest legends—including Babe Ruth, Ted Williams,
Jackie Robinson, and Willie Mays. With the 21 included activities, children
will learn how to calculate a player’s batting average and ERA, throw a
palmball, design a logo for their favorite team, cook a bowl of Cracker
Jack, and more. A time line of the sport’s history and lists of books, websites, and places to visit are also included.
Richard Panchyk is the author of World War II for Kids, New York City History for Kids, Franklin Delano Roosevelt for
Kids, and three adult titles about New York City history. He lives on Long Island, New York.
History • 176 Pages • 90 B/W Photos • 9781613747797 • March
Henry Ford for Kids
His Life and Ideas, with 21 Activities
Ronald A. Reis
An in-depth and realistic portrait of the man who “put America on
wheels”
• Co-op available
Detailing Henry Ford’s childhood as a precocious farm-boy mechanic, his
revolutionary labor and production ideas, and the lasting legacy of his widespread philanthropy, author Ronald A. Reis also does not shy away from his
eccentricities. The issues that stirred controversy are discussed, such as the
industrialist’s anti-Semitic views and his pacifist beliefs. Packed with historic
photos and illuminating sidebars, Henry Ford for Kids brings the turn of
the 20th century to life, touching on related topics such as the popularity of
“auto polo,” the Great War, and the life of industrial architect Albert Kahn.
Twenty-one hands-on activities encourage budding innovators to apply engineering and production ideas and learn
more about the era as kids will build a lemon-powered battery, make a moving assembly line, learn to dance the waltz,
design an automobile dashboard, and much more.
Ronald A. Reis is the author of Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration for Kids, The US Congress for Kids,
and more than a dozen other nonfiction books for young adults. His biography of Buffalo Bill Cody won the 2011 Spur
Award for the best juvenile nonfiction biography about the west. He has taught at the middle school, high school, and
community college level and is former technology department chair at Los Angeles Valley College, where he now teaches
electronics part-time. He lives in Calabasas, California.
Biography • 144 Pages • 50 B/W Photos • 20 B/W Illustrations • 9781613730904 • January
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FOR KIDS SERIES
Each: Nonfiction/History • 11 x 8.5 • Two-color Interior • Ages 9 & Up • Grades 4 & Up
Paper • Rights: World • Chicago Review Press
Gay & Lesbian History for Kids
The Century-Long Struggle for LGBT Rights, with 21 Activities
Jerome Pohlen
Part of the popular For Kids series, this book puts the historic struggle
for LGBT equality into perspective
• Co-op available
• Author tour to include Los Angeles, New York City, and
San Francisco
Given today’s news, it would be easy to get the impression that the campaign
for LGBT equality is a recent development, but it is only the final act in a
struggle that started more than a century ago. This timely resource helps put
recent events into context for kids ages nine and up. After a brief history up to
1900, each chapter discusses an era in the struggle for LGBT civil rights from
the 1920s to today. The history is told through personal stories and firsthand
accounts of the movement’s key events like the 1950s “Lavender Scare,” the Stonewall Inn uprising, and the AIDS crisis.
Readers will learn about civil rights mavericks, like Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, founder of the first gay rights organization;
Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin, who turned the Daughters of Bilitis from a lesbian social club into a powerhouse for LGBT
freedom; and Harvey Milk, the first out candidate to win a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Also chronicled are the historic contributions of famous LGBT individuals, and 21 activities enliven the history. Kids can write a
free verse poem like Walt Whitman, learn the Madison line dance, design an AIDS quilt panel, and write a song parody
to learn about the spirited ways in which the LGBT community has pushed for positive social change.
Jerome Pohlen is a former elementary school science teacher, an engineer, an editor, and the author of Albert Einstein
and Relativity for Kids. He lives in Chicago.
192 Pages • 70 B/W Photos • 9781613730829 • October • $17.95 (Can $21.95)
Henry David Thoreau for Kids
His Life and Ideas, with 21 Activities
Corinne Hosfeld Smith
Hands-on nature activities for the budding transcendentalist
• Co-op available
Author and naturalist Henry David Thoreau is best known for living two
years along the shores of Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. He is
also known for spending a night in jail for nonpayment of taxes, which
he discussed in the influential essay “Civil Disobedience.” More than 150
years later, people are still inspired by his thoughtful words about individual rights, social justice, and nature. His detailed plant observations
have even proven to be a useful record for 21st-century botanists. Henry
David Thoreau for Kids chronicles the short but influential life of this remarkable thinker. In addition to learning about Thoreau’s contributions
to our culture, young readers will participate in engaging, hands-on projects that bring his ideas to life. Activities include
building a model of the Walden cabin, keeping a daily journal, planting a garden, baking trail-bread cakes, going on a
half-day hike, and starting a rock collection. The book also includes a time line and list of resources—books, websites,
and places to visit—which offer even more opportunities to connect with this fascinating man.
Corinne Hosfeld Smith is a licensed tour guide at the Thoreau Farm Birthplace in Concord, Massachusetts, and the author of Westward I Go Free: Tracing Thoreau’s Last Journey. She lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
144 Pages • 30 B/W Photos • 20 B/W Illustrations • 2 Maps • 9781613731468 • February • $16.95 (Can $19.95)
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WOMEN OF ACTION
Each: Nonfiction• 5.5 x 8.5 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
$19.95 (Can $23.95) Cloth • Rights: World • Chicago Review Press
Women of Colonial America
13 Stories of Courage and Survival in the New World
Brandon Marie Miller
An authentic, rich tapestry of women’s lives in colonial America
• Co-op available
Using a host of primary sources, author Brandon Marie Miller recounts the roles, hardships,
and daily lives of Native American, European, and African women in 17th- and 18th-century colonial America. Hard work proved a constant for most women—they ensured their
family’s survival through their skills while others sold their labor or lived in bondage as indentured servants and slaves. Elizabeth Ashbridge survived an abusive indenture to become
a Quaker preacher, Anne Bradstreet penned epic poetry while raising eight children in the
wilderness, Anne Hutchinson went toe-to-toe with Puritan authorities, Margaret Hardenbroeck Philipse built a trade empire in New Amsterdam, and Martha Corey lost her life in
the vortex of Salem’s witch hunt. With strength, courage, resilience, and resourcefulness,
these women and many others played a vital role in the mosaic of life in colonial America.
Brandon Marie Miller is the author of Benjamin Franklin, American Genius; George Washington for Kids; and Women of the Frontier. She has received a dozen national awards for
her writing. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
History • 240 Pages • 35 B/W Illustrations • 9781556524875 • February
Marooned in the Arctic
The True Story of Ada Blackjack, the “Female Robinson Crusoe”
Peggy Caravantes
The first and only young adult book about Ada Blackjack and her remarkable, true-life
survival story
• Co-op available
In 1921, four men ventured into the Arctic for a top-secret expedition—an attempt to claim
the remote, uninhabited Wrangel Island in northern Siberia for Canada. With the men was a
23-year-old Inuit woman named Ada Blackjack, who had signed on as a cook and seamstress
to earn money to care for her sick son, left at home. Conditions soon turned dire for the team
when, after rations ran out, they were unable to kill enough game to survive. Three of the men
tried to cross the frozen Chukchi Sea for help but were never seen again, leaving Ada with one
remaining, ill team member whom she cared for but who soon died of scurvy. Determined to be
reunited with her son, Ada learned to survive alone in the icy world by trapping foxes, catching
seals, and avoiding polar bears. She taught herself to shoot a shotgun and a rifle. After Ada was
finally rescued in August 1923, after two years total on the island, she became an instant celebrity, with newspapers calling her a real “female Robinson Crusoe.” The first and only young
adult book about Ada Blackjack and her remarkable story, Marooned in the Arctic includes
sidebars on relevant topics of interest to teens, such as the uses of cats on sailing ships, the phenomenon known as Arctic
hysteria, and various aspects of Inuit culture and beliefs.
Peggy Caravantes is the author of The Many Faces of Josephine Baker and more than a dozen other books for middle
grades and young adult readers. A former English and history teacher, middle school principal, and deputy school superintendent and frequent speaker at schools and various organizations, her books have been selected for the California
Titles for Young Adults, Tri-State Books of Note, and Top Forty Young Adult Nonfiction Books lists. She lives in San
Antonio, Texas.
Biography • 208 Pages • 20 B/W Photos • 9781613730980 • March
206
In the Fields and the Trenches
The Famous and the Forgotten on the Battlefields of World War I
Kerrie Logan Hollihan
From a Hall of Fame pitcher to a U.S. president, learn what an incredible impact World
War I made on young men and women
• Co-op available
When it started, many thought the Great War would be a great adventure. Yet as those who
saw it up close learned, it was anything but. In the Fields and the Trenches traces the stories of
18 young idealists swept into the brutal conflict, many of whom would go on to become wellknown 20th-century figures in film, science, politics, literature, and business. Writer J. R. R.
Tolkien was a signals officer with the British Expeditionary Force and fought at the Battle of
the Somme. Scientist Irène Curie helped her mother Marie run 20 French field hospitals. Actor
Buster Keaton left Hollywood after being drafted into the army’s 40th Infantry Division. And
all four of Theodore Roosevelt’s sons fought in Europe, though one did not return. With World
War I as a backdrop, readers will encounter heroes, cowards, comics, and villains who participated in this life-changing event. Author Kerrie Logan Hollihan uses extensive original material,
from letters sent from the frontlines to personal journals, to bring these men and women back
to life. And though their stories are a century old, they convey modern, universal themes of love,
death, power, greed, courage, hate, fear, family, friendship, and sacrifice.
Kerrie Logan Hollihan is the author of Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids, Reporting Under Fire, Rightfully Ours, and Theodore
Roosevelt for Kids, and has written for Bird Watcher’s Digest and Boy’s Life. She lives in Blue Ash, Ohio.
Nonfiction/History • 208 Pages • 5.5 x 8.5 • 50 B/W Photos • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781613731307 • January • $19.95 (Can $23.95) Cloth • Rights: World • Chicago Review Press
Junk Drawer Chemistry
50 Awesome Experiments That Don’t Cost a Thing
Bobby Mercer
A children’s instructional book on how to use readily available materials to turn the
house into a science lab
• Co-op available
• Advertising in Science News
Science teacher Bobby Mercer provides readers with more than 50 great hands-on experiments that can be performed for just pennies, or less. Each project has a materials list,
detailed step-by-step instructions with illustrations, and a brief explanation of the scientific
principle being demonstrated. From turning three pennies and two galvanized washers into
a simple battery to crushing a soda can using atmospheric pressure, the experiments in this
book call for materials that are recycled or repurposed—crayons, plastic drink bottles,
balloons, ice cubes, and other basic items found around the house. Junk Drawer Chemistry
also includes sidebars of fascinating chemistry facts. Educators and parents will find this
title a handy resource to teach children about chemistry topics that include atoms, compounds, solutions, mixtures, reactions, thermodynamics, acids and bases, and more, while
having fun at the same time.
Bobby Mercer has been a high school physics teacher for more than two decades and is the
author of Junk Drawer Physics, The Flying Machine Book, and The Racecar Book. He lives
outside of Asheville, North Carolina.
Nonfiction/Activity • 208 Pages • 6 x 9
230 B/W Photos • 5 B/W Illustrations • Ages 9 & Up • Grades 4 & Up
9781613731796 • October • $14.95 (Can $17.95) Paper • Rights: World
Chicago Review Press
207
Curious Minds
40 Hands-on Activities to Inspire a Love of Learning
Ty Kolstedt and Dr. Azeem Z. Vasi
A multidisciplinary activity book from four core academic areas—math, science,
language arts, and social studies
• Co-op available
• Advertising in Science News
Unlike the many activity books devoted solely to one type of activity—science experiments, art activities, math games, brain teasers, and the like—Curious Minds takes a
multidisciplinary approach, incorporating science, social studies, math, language arts,
world languages, and more in 40 hands-on activities that promote kids’ critical thinking
and engaged interest in the world they live in. Designed for teachers, parents, or homeschoolers searching for new ways to motivate students aged 9–12, this illustrated resource
provides a short mini-lesson for each activity, giving educational background information, related lingo, a materials list, step-by-step directions, and guidance for extending
the activity. The wide range of activities—from exploring the physics of parachute flight
to making homemade ink to testing how pollutants affect plants—ensures every learner’s
interest will be piqued.
Ty Kolstedt teaches secondary-level social studies and has worked with kids as a wilderness instructor, program coordinator, and
teacher for more than 12 years. He lives in Castle Rock, Colorado. Dr. Azeem Z. Vasi is an otolaryngologist who has daily clinic
interaction with parents and children dealing with various developmental issues. He lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Education Resource • 208 Pages • 7 x 10 • 50 B/W Illustrations
9781613731505 • February • $16.95 (Can $19.95) Paper • Rights: World • Zephyr Press
Go-Carts, Catapults & Midnight Feasts
101 Vintage Pastimes for Modern Kids
Catherine Cox
Get outside and have fun with activities that can be done anywhere,
without the use of complex equipment, batteries, or the internet
Ever wondered how to make a bottle xylophone or a pin-hole camera,
or thought of growing crystals in vinegar or bending water with electricity? If so, this is the book for you. Helpfully divided into four thematic
chapters—“Outdoor and Adventurous,” “Science and Nature,” “Arts and
Crafts,” and “Rainy Day”—this interactive book contains 101 fun activities
and traditional pastimes that are a must for young, intelligent boys and girls
keen to explore the world and learn new skills. It also contains space to tick
off and rate each activity as they are completed. This book is guaranteed
to encourage you to switch off the TV and shut down the computer and
instead engage in hours of old-fashioned fun (and a little bit of mischief).
Catherine Cox is a teacher, artist, and freelance illustrator, and her drawings have been used in six publications to date.
Activity • 160 Pages • 6.75 x 7.5
9780750964296 • October • $14.99 (Can $17.99) Paper
Rights: US & Canada • The History Press Ireland
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EASY READ SHERLOCK HOLMES
Arthur Conan Doyle
These gripping, easy-to-read editions have been rewritten in accessible, clear, modern English.
Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) produced more than 30 books, 150 short stories, poems,
plays and essays across a wide range of genres. His most famous creation is the detective Sherlock Holmes.
Each: Classics • 5 x 8.5 • Ages 12–14 • Grades 7–9 • September
$8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • ReadZone Books
The Speckled Band
Helen Stoner has enlisted the help of Sherlock Holmes to investigate the strange death of her
twin sister, Julia. On the night Julia died of “fright,” Helen had heard a low whistle and a
clanging metal sound. Julia had cried out “Oh, save me, Helen! It was the speckled band.”
But what was she talking about? Helen has heard the same whistle in the dead of night and
is sure she too is going to die. Holmes examines Julia’s room and discovers several key clues
that will unlock this intriguing mystery.
64 Pages • 9781783225354
The Sign of Four
A dense yellow fog swirls in the streets of London as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson accompany a beautiful young woman to a sinister assignation. Since her father vanished, Mary
Marston has received a perfect large pearl—one a year for the last six years—and now a
mystery letter telling her she is a wronged woman. Sherlock uncovers a tale of treachery and
human greed that ranges from penal settlements on the Andaman Islands to the opium-fueled
violence of Agra Fort during the Indian mutiny.
64 Pages • 9781783225361
The Man with the Twisted Lip
Dr. Watson is asked by a female friend of his wife to find her missing husband who is an
opium addict. Dr. Watson tracks him down to an opium den, where, to his great surprise he
also finds that Sherlock Holmes and the police are investigating the disappearance of a Boone
that they believe has murdered Mr. St. Clair. However, several days later Mr. St. Clair’s wife
receives a letter from her husband that forces Sherlock and the police to reconsider the case.
48 Pages • 9781783225385
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LETTERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Letters from Around the World looks at life in different countries through simple information and the letters
of a young child addressed to their pen pal. Each book describes the child’s home life in a village or city,
a typical school day, leisure-time pursuits, home life (including food and meal times), religious worship, a festival,
and the working life of the child’s parents. The books have been developed with the help of geography and
literacy consultants, and offer a variety of elements, including letters, maps, photos, a fact file, and glossary.
Each: Nonfiction • 32 Pages • 8 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 6–11 • Grades 1–6
November • $12.99 (Can $15.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Cherrytree Books
Poland
Meet Julia. She’s nine years old and lives near the city of Krakow, in Southern
Poland. Julia likes playing chess, gardening, and skiing in the Tatra Mountains. She’ll introduce you to her family, take you to her school, and show you
how to make Polish dumplings called pierogi.
9781842347119
Brazil
Meet Julio. He’s eight years old and lives in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. Julio likes surfing, swimming, and skateboarding with his friends. He’ll
introduce you to his family, show you his school, and take you to a Carnival
party.
9781842347126
Ireland
Meet Sinead. She’s 11 years old and lives near the town of Oranmore, in
Ireland. Sinead likes horse riding, playing Gaelic football, and helping on
her aunt and uncle’s farm. She’ll introduce you to her family, take you to her
school, and show you how to make Irish brown soda bread following her
grandmother’s recipe.
9781842347102
China
Meet Yi-yi. She lives in the city of Qingdao, a popular Chinese tourist resort
on the Yellow Sea in Northern China. Yi-yi introduces readers to her family
and writes letters to her pen pal about the traditional Chinese festivals, music,
cooking, and school.
9781842347133
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BRITAIN THROUGH THE AGES
This series introduces young readers to the history of the British Isles.
Each: Nonfiction/Education Resource • 32 Pages • Four-color Interior • Ages 9–14 • Grades 4–9
$12.99 (Can $15.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Cherrytree Books
Celts
Celts focuses on life during the Iron Age period when the Celts dominated much of Europe before the rise of the Roman Empire. The book
looks at their way of life, their arts and crafts, trade and transport,
religion, food, and entertainment. It also includes a map of the Celtic
tribes of Europe.
9781842347270 (Replaces 9780237525750) • September
Roman Britain
The Romans built roads and towns, introduced new plants and methods of farming, and changed the face of Britain forever. The legacy of
the Romans lives on today in the English language, the British landscape, and in the Roman remains that survive today in places such as
York and Bath.
9781842347294 (Replaces 9780237526368) • September
Tudors
The Tudor years were full of discovery, as legendary seafarers like
Walter Raleigh and Christopher Columbus mapped the world. The
book aims to give young historians an exciting glimpse into Tudor life.
It describes life in the town and country, religious issues, and major
achievements in the arts and sciences. As well as studying the history
of Tudor government and monarchy, students are introduced to the
facts of everyday life in this era.
9781842347300 • October
Anglo-Saxons
The reign of Alfred the Great saw the establishment of the first towns
and the beginnings of an ordered society. This book looks at how
everyday life changed during this time and also explores the intricate
jewelry, glassware, and metalwork the Anglo-Saxons created. The
period was to end dramatically with the battle of Hastings, and the
defeat and death of King Harold.
9781842347287 (Replaces 9780237525712) • October
211
SHAKESPEARE FOR EVERYONE
Jennifer Mulherin
Shakespeare for Everyone is a wonderful series featuring a lively and stimulating approach to some of the
most popular of Shakespeare’s plays. These books really bring his works to life for those who are new
to Shakespeare or who are studying the plays in school. Each book provides background on how he wrote each play
and how it fits into his entire body of work is explored in an introductory chapter. The story of the play is then told
in narrative form, and illustrated with specially commissioned dramatic color artwork which emphasizes key
plot turns and character traits. The text is supported by quotes from the original plays, plus character profiles
that help with understanding the themes of each play. Each title also includes a biography of Shakespeare and
historical context. This is an ideal introduction, studying aid, or gift for anyone interested in the Bard.
Jennifer Mulherin writes the Shakespeare for Everyone series.
Each: Fiction/Classics • 32 Pages • 8 x 10.5 • 16 Color Illustrations • Ages 10 & Up • Grades 5 & Up
November • $12.99 (Can $15.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Cherrytree Books
Macbeth
9781842347188
Romeo and Juliet
9781842347157
212
Julius Caesar
9781842347140
The Tempest
9781842347164
MY FIRST 1000 WORDS
Susan Martineau, Sam Hutchinson, Louise Millar, and Catherine Bruzzone
Illustrations by Stu McLellan
Action-packed illustrations introduce eager young language learners to essential words in French, Spanish, and English.
From having breakfast together to visiting the zoo or a fantastic art gallery to learn about colors and shapes,
these characters will bring new words to life on the page and reinforce those words they already know.
Susan Martineau is a children’s author whose books include 50 French Phrases and 50 Spanish Phrases.
Sam Hutchinson is the author of More Hide and Speak English and Neon Nature Colouring & Sticker Activity Book.
Louise Millar is the coauthor of My English Sticker Dictionary, English Picture Dictionary, and English Word Puzzle Book.
Catherine Bruzzone has more than 20 years experience teaching languages to children and developing language-learning
programs. She is the author of the Children’s Classics series, the Lucy Cat series, and the My First 100 Words series.
Stu McLellan is an illustrator whose works include My Sticker Atlas.
Each: Education Resource • 64 Pages • 8.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3 & Up • Grades Pre-K & Up
October • $12.99 (Can $15.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • b small publishing
My First 1000
French Words
9781909767591
My First 1000
Spanish Words
9781909767607
My First 1000
English Words
9781909767584
Also available:
Each: $9.99 (Can $11.99) Paper
My First 100
French Words
9781908164209
My First 100
Spanish Words
9781908164216
My First 100
English Words
9781908164223
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SCIENCE SORTED
Glenn Murphy
Glenn Murphy is the author of How Loud Can You Burp? and Why Is Snot Green? He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Each: Nonfiction • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
September • $8.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Macmillan Children’s Books
Robots and the Whole Technology Story
A fun, doodle-filled book about science and technology by the author of Why Is Snot Green?
What’s inside a laptop? How can you stuff 1,000 CDs into an MP3 player? Who built the Internet? How smart is the world’s smartest robot? How do smartphones and TV remote controls
work? The answers to these and other awesome questions about technology can be found in this
funny and fascinating book. Packed to capacity with megabytes of marvelous information, this
book explores everything from the first simple engines to the latest gadgets, computers, and networks. If you’ve ever wondered if some people are really robots in disguise, or what language a
computer speaks, you’ll find the answers here.
144 Pages • 20 B/W Photos, 75 B/W Illustrations • 9781447284871
Predators: The Whole Tooth-and-Claw Story
What turns owls into airborne ninjas? Which cat has the highest pounce rate? Which dinosaur scared the pants off the mighty T-rex?
Glenn Murphy, author of Why Is Snot Green? and How Loud Can You Burp? leads us through
the wide world of all things toothed, clawed, and fearsome in this brilliantly informative book
about creatures that hunt to survive. Packed with amazing photographs, illustrations, information, and jokes about all things sharp, toothy, and ferocious—from lions and bears to dinosaurs
and wolverines, this book contains absolutely no boring bits!
192 Pages • 9781447285045
The Story of Scotland
Inspired by the Great Tapestry of Scotland
Allan Burnett
Introduces young readers to Scottish history and culture
In this book, bestselling children’s author Allan Burnett tells the story of Scotland through
the Great Tapestry of Scotland—a work of art and wonder, full of magic, adventures, and
mysteries. In addition to opening windows into key moments in history and introducing
some of the most significant people who have shaped the nation, the book also celebrates
the lives of ordinary Scotsmen and women over the ages. From saints, soldiers, and Vikings
to kings and queens, Arctic whalers, and soccer players, this is an amazing journey through
the story of Scotland.
Allan Burnett is one of Scotland’s bestselling authors for young readers. He is the author of
Invented in Scotland: Scottish Ingenuity and Inventions through the Ages; Mary, Queen of
Scots and All That; and World War II: Scottish Tales of Adventure.
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Nonfiction • 128 Pages • 7 x 9
100 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9781780272412 • September • $15.95 (Can $18.95) Paper • Rights: US, Canada & China
Birlinn
TONY ROBINSON’S WEIRD WORLD OF WONDERS
Tony Robinson
“Baldrick himself with the latest installment in his Weird Wonders series, which includes such earthy
information as how plastic surgery was invented, why you needed a gas mask and how to build a trench.”
—Bookseller on Tony Robinson’s Weird World of Wonders: World War I
“How can it be that we had to sit through interminable boring history lessons when our offspring are
treated to such interesting stuff? This book is just fantastic.” —Hullaballoo! on Tony Robinson’s Kings and Queens
Tony Robinson is the author of Tony Robinson’s Kings and Queens and The Worst Children’s Jobs in History,
as well as the Weird World of Wonders series. He has written several television series for children,
including Maid Marion and Her Merry Men, for which he received a BAFTA and a Royal Television Award.
He presented Channel 4’s archeology series Time Team for 20 years, and played Baldrick in Blackadder.
Each: Nonfiction • 160 Pages • 5 x 8 • 160 B/W Illustrations • Ages 9–11 • Grades 4–6
September • $7.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Macmillan Children’s Books
Tony Robinson’s Weird World of Wonders! Egyptians
Laugh while learning all about the Egyptians in this cartoon-filled history book
Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly, and disgusting bits about the Egyptians! It’s history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you ever needed to know in this
brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book, including why the gods looked so strange, why tomb
raiding is a bad idea, why they loved cats, and how to make a mummy in eight easy steps.
9780330533874
Tony Robinson’s Weird World of Wonders! Romans
Learn all about the Romans in this intriguing and hilarious history
Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most
important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, and gory bits about the Romans! It’s history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you ever needed to know in this brilliant,
action-packed, fact-filled book, including how to keep the gods happy, why you should
never ignore an omen, how to defeat an army who are riding elephants, and how to spot a
barbarian.
9780330533898
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FIRST DISCOVERY MUSIC
Stéphane Ollivier
Stéphane Ollivier is a journalist and frequent contributor
to the French cultural and music magazine Les Inrockuptibles.
Each: Nonfiction • 28 Pages • 8 x 8 • Includes Audio CD • Ages 8–10 • Grades 3–5
$19.99 (Can $23.99) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US & Canada • Moonlight Publishing
Louis Armstrong
Illustrations by Remi Courgeon
This illustrated biography of Louis Armstrong tells the life of the
greatest jazz musician and singer of his age, and gives an introduction
to his music
Born in New Orleans in 1901, Louis Armstrong loved the gospel singing
he heard every week as a boy in his neighborhood church. He was also
inspired by the marching bands and the musicians and singers who celebrated mardi gras in the streets, and performed at funerals and in the
many cabarets. The trumpet was his favorite instrument, and he taught
himself to play it. From his teenage years on, music was his life. He started
as a professional musician playing on the Mississippi river boats before
joining various bands. He soon established himself as the best musician of
his generation, and at the age of 25 created his own jazz group—the Hot
Five. Soon all of America would discover his other extraordinary talent—
his unique deep singing voice. The book contains a CD with the narrative
of the book and 14 highlights of Louis Armstrong recordings.
Remi Courgeon is an author and illustrator whose works include La
harpe and L’Oizochat.
11 B/W Photos • 18 Color Illustrations
9781851034369 • October
Piotr Iliych Tchaikovsky
Illustrations by Charlotte Voake
This illustrated biography of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsy, the great Russian
composer, comes with a CD and provides an introduction to his music
Born into a wealthy family in Votkinsk in 1840 in Russia, the young Piotr
Ilyich Tchaikovsy developed an early taste for music. However, he was sent
to study law in St. Petersburg, and after graduating he joined the Ministry
of Justice. Before long he realized that the life of a civil servant did not suit
him, and he entered the newly created Conservatory of Music in St. Petersburg. His dream was to become a composer, and he studied music day and
night. By the age of 26 he was appointed as a teacher of Composition at
the Moscow Conservatory and had written his first symphony. He went on
to write 5 other symphonies, a piano and a violin concerto, operas such as
Eugene Onegin, and music for ballet, including Swan Lake, for which he is
perhaps best known.
Charlotte Voake is an author and illustrator of children’s books.
6 Color Photos • 9 B/W Photos • 26 Color Illustrations
9781851034376 • February
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Stem Cells Are Everywhere!
Irv Weissman, MD
An engaging introduction to stem cells for young scientists
How do you heal when you cut your skin or break a bone? How does your
body keep making new blood or brain cells, or even second teeth? How
does a plant keep growing larger? The answers lie in stem cells, which
are found in every growing plant and animal. Keeping the subject simple
enough for young readers, a pioneer of stem cell research explains cells,
tissues, normal growth, what can go wrong, and how to fix it.
Irv Weissman, MD, is the director of the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and
Regenerative Medicine at Stanford University. A member of the National
Academy of Sciences, he was the first to purify blood-forming stem cells
in both mice and humans. He is a winner of the Robert Koch prize and
the Lewis S. Rosenstiel Award for Distinguished Work in Basic Medical
Science. He lives in Palo Alto, California.
Nonfiction/Science • 32 Pages • 8 x 8
32 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
9780989792493 • November • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper
Rights: World • Tumblehome Learning, Inc.
Creative Dance & Learning
Making the Kinesthetic Link
Mary Ann Brehm and Lynne McNett
Essential reading for teachers who want to include movement and dance into their
lesson plans
Bringing together the traditions of creative dance and current educational theory, Creative Dance & Learning gives teachers the means to make movement expression a
part of students’ lives. By helping them develop their kinesthetic intelligence, the text
shows teachers how to tap into this rich modality of learning and integrate it into the
many goals of education, including self-awareness, creativity, fitness, and individual
and group problem-solving skills. Extensive lesson-plan applications demonstrate how
movement activities can be linked to academic subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. More than 25 lesson plans and 40 lesson adaptations are included so that lessons can be adapted to a wide range of age groups and
settings. Creative Toolboxes offer specific activities to try with students and Concept
Spotlights encapsulate lesson concepts. Lesson Worksheets and Brainstorming Lists
illustrate the lesson-planning process, while chapter summaries and review questions
round out this helpful resource.
Mary Ann Brehm has taught dance to people of all ages and abilities for more than 30 years, including courses for classroom teachers
in using dance within a school setting at the Lesley University, University of Vermont, and University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. She
currently offers creative dance teacher training workshops. She lives in Oil City, Pennsylvania. Lynne McNette has taught creative
dance and integrated arts in school settings for 30 years. She worked for ten years as a professional development consultant for the
Allied Arts Education project in Bellingham, Washington, and currently teaching at Western Washington University. She lives in
Bellingham, Washington.
Education Resource/Dance • 334 Pages • 8.5 x 11 • 140 B/W Photos • 6 Line Drawings • 1 Table
9780871273895 • October • $39.95 (Can $47.95) Paper • Rights: US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand & Asia
Princeton Book Company
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EARLY LEARNING FUN
Popular Book Company
• $25,000 series marketing budget; co-op available
The Early Learning series covers all the essentials that young children should learn—numbers, shapes, the alphabet,
phonics, the four seasons, and colors. It also provides fun and engaging activities such as cut-and-paste, draw-and-color,
and trace-and-learn to help master essential skills, spark interest in learning, and prepare them for higher levels.
Each: Activity/Education Resource • 192 Pages • 8.25 x 11.25 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
February • $12.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Popular Book Company Ltd
My Big Preschool Book
My Big Kindergarten Book
9781942830122
9781942830139
PRESCHOOL FUN
Popular Book Company
• $25,000 series marketing budget; co-op available
This series comprises systemically developed educational games and fun activities on math and English
to help children develop basic skills and concepts, as well as stimulate their interest in learning in a joyful way.
Each book is divided into three sections and comes with sheets of colorful stickers for the sticker activities.
Each: Activity/Education Resource • 256 Pages • 8.25 x 11.25 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
February • $19.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Popular Book Company Ltd
My English Activity Book
9781942830146
218
My Math Activity Book
9781942830153
COMPLETE MATH SUCCESS
Popular Book Company
• $25,000 series marketing budget; co-op available
The Complete Math Success series provides engaging and systematic practice for developing and improving children’s
math skills. These curriculum-based workbooks are developed specifically to help young students reinforce the concepts
that they have learned at school and deepen their understanding of mathematics. Each book consists of four sections:
the first three introduce math concepts and consolidate skills progressively and the last section contains problem-solving
questions based on real-life situations as well as a parent’s guide that illustrates key concepts.
Popular Book Company has become the market leader in supplementary school book publishing. It produces
the most current and complete curriculum based workbooks available, each designed to consolidate and reinforce
a student’s grasp of the curriculum in the core subject areas of math, English, French, and science.
Each: Activity/Education Resource • 280 Pages • 8.25 x 11.25 • Four-color Interior
February • $14.95 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Popular Book Company Ltd
Complete Math Success
Grade 1
Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781942830009
Complete Math Success
Grade 4
Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9781942830030
Complete Math Success
Grade 2
Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
9781942830016
Complete Math Success
Grade 5
Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9781942830047
Complete Math Success
Grade 3
Ages 7–9 • Grades 2–4
9781942830023
Complete Math Success
Grade 6
Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9781942830054
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COMMON CORE
Common Core Math Kindergarten
Activities That Captivate, Motivate, & Reinforce
Jill Norris
A collection of motivating and fun activities that are specifically aligned with the
kindergarten common core state standards for mathematics
• Co-op available
Full of engaging puzzles, stories, and adventures, Common Core Math Kindergarten
provides supplemental activities to help deepen student understanding and reinforce
specific math skills. Connections to core standards are listed for each activity, including
counting and cardinality, operations and algebraic thinking, numbers and operations
in base 10, measurements and data, and geometry. Assessments are also provided to
measure a student’s strengths and weaknesses in each major skill area. Ideal for differentiated instruction in a classroom with varying skill levels, this comprehensive collection helps the busy educator teach to the core state standards.
Jill Norris is the author of children’s and young adult books and has written, edited,
and developed hundreds of teacher resources from pre-K through early high school.
She has worked as a teacher, a coordinator of gifted and talented education, a science
trainer, and a technology coordinator.
Education Resource/Mathematics • 144 Pages • 8.5 x 11
9781629501932 • September • $15.99 (Can $17.99) Paper • Rights: World
Incentive Publications
Get to the Core of State Standards
What Every Parent Needs to Know about Common Core and
Standards-Based Education
Laurie Barron and Patti Kinney
A straightforward explanation for parents of what standards-based education
is all about
• Co-op available
The words “common core” have raised hopes, questions, blood pressure, enthusiasm,
controversy, expectations, political discussions, fears, and even hairs on the backs of
some necks. Parents, along with the general public, are bombarded by a variety of voices
and opinions about the subject. This book cuts through the myths and panic to offer a
complete review of what the Common Core State Standards require of their children and
their children’s schools and how new college- and career-ready standards education affects their children’s education—no matter what state is their home. With a focus on the
standards and what they actually say, the authors answer, in clear and practical terms,
the many that have perplexed parents, such as Where did the standards come from? Who
is behind these? Is this a federal take-over of education? Why do we need new standards?
What is different about the Common Core standards? What will be asked of students at
my child’s grade level? How do the new standards benefit my child? How will my child be tested? Will my child do poorly on the
new tests? How will test results be used? How can I talk to my child, the teachers, and school officials about the standards? and How
can I help my child meet the standards? The book is designed as a guide to help parents move from confusion to confidence as they
head to the same destination as thousands of other parents, educators, and students from across the nation.
Laurie Barron is the superintendent of the Evergreen School District in Kalispell, Montana. She has worked in education for nearly
two decades, serving as a high school teacher, a coach, a middle school principal, and a part-time assistant college professor. She has
been honored as a Teacher of the Year, STAR Teacher, and was named the 2013 MetLife/NASSP National Middle Level Principal
of the Year. She lives in Kalispell, Montana. Patti Kinney speaks and consults nationally and internationally on a variety of educational topics. She is the 2003 MetLife/NASSP National Middle Level Principal of the Year and is a past president of the National
Association for Middle Level Education. She is the coauthor of several professional development books. She lives in Talent, Oregon.
Education Resource/Parenting & Family Care • 112 Pages • 7 x 9
9781629501918 • September • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Paper • Rights: World • Incentive Publications
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STRAIGHT FORWARD MATH SERIES
Stan Collins
Gives teachers and parents helpful techniques for struggling students who need more math practice
Designed for parents and teachers of children, these books are a simple, straightforward way to increase computational
fluency using the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The skills taught in these pages parallel
those recognized by local, state, and national entities seeking to strengthen the standards for mathematical and performance.
Stan Collins is the founder of Garlic Press and the author of numerous educational materials on English,
math, sign language, and substitute teaching. He has been involved with the creation, editing, production,
and marketing of publications for more than 20 years. He lives in Eugene, Oregon.
Each: Education Resource • 96 Pages • 8.5 x 11 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
September • $12.95 (Can $15.95) Paper • Rights: World • Garlic Press
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DISCOVERING LITERATURE SERIES: CHALLENGING LEVEL
The Challenging Level of the Discovering Literature Series focuses on a variety of reading strategies
to help students construct a meaningful literature experience as well as develop critical thinking and academic skills.
The Graveyard Book: A Teaching Guide
Mary Elizabeth
An in-depth teaching guide for Neil Gaiman’s Newbery Award–winning book
This teacher guide helps students understand Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book by
grouping by strands: Community Strand and Journey Strand, providing a reference to
focus student attention. Each chapter analysis includes Journal and Discussion Topics,
Vocabulary, and Chapter Summaries. Other features of the guide include: Strategy Pages,
Testing, and the Writer’s Forum, along with an answer key.
Mary Elizabeth is a teacher specializing in educational materials for students. She is the
author of several titles in the Discovering Literature Series: Challenging Level. She lives in
Essex Junction, Vermont.
Education Resource • 112 Pages • 8.5 x 11 • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9780931993091 • September • $13.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Rights: World • Garlic Press
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Race to the White House
Electing the President
Gina Capaldi and Douglas M. Rife
The 2016 presidential election will be taught from grades 4 to 12, and this book provides a thorough civics lesson for students
Race to the White House contains everything children need to make learning about the
elections an easy, exciting, and meaningful experience. It includes up-to-date information
from the most recent 2012 election and explores the lessons from the unusual and historic
2000 election, including its implications for the future. Also addressed in the book are the
changes in the number of state representatives and in the electoral votes. Timely, informative, and intriguing, this valuable resource and activity book will help students think, learn,
and grow about the political system in which they live.
Gina Capaldi has been writing and illustrating award-winning children’s books for more
than 25 years. She lives in San Dimas, California. Douglas M. Rife has been developing
products for classroom teachers for nearly 40 years. He has written 25 books for teachers
who teach American and family history. He lives in Bloomington, Indiana.
Education Resource/Nonfiction • 112 Pages • 8.5 x 11 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9780931993008 • September • $16.95 (Can $19.95) Paper • Rights: World • Garlic Press
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The Lord of the Flies:
A Teaching Guide
9780931993961
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Playing Time
Tough Truths about AAU Basketball, Youth Sports, Parents, and Athletes
Kevin McNutt
Investigates the abuse of black basketball players by coaches, the AAU, sports companies,
and even parents
• $20,000 marketing budget
• Author tour to include Washington, DC (September)
Playing Time first looks at black youths’ love for basketball—their passion is innocent and
naive. The author describes all the people and companies that view black ballplayers as another meal ticket, and unfortunately, some parents are also contributors to this abuse. There are
a large number of coaches at every grade level—including colleges—who take advantage of
black ballplayers, and the AAU and sports companies are the worst. This book will empower
the reader to protect black ballplayers.
Kevin McNutt has been a referee for numerous sports for more than 20 years. He is a journalist and entrepreneur. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
Education Resource/African American Interest • 160 Pages • 5.5 x 8.5
9780910030175 • Available • $16.95 (Can $18.95) Paper • Rights: World
African American Images
From Preschool to the Penitentiary
Duane Campbell
Documents the strong relationship between miseducation and incarceration of black
boys and young men
• $20,000 marketing budget
Why are so many black boys being expelled from preschool? Why are so many black boys
being retained? Why are so many suspended? Why are so many placed in special education
and given Ritalin? Why do so many dropout of high school? The primary precursor for
prison is illiteracy.
Duane Campbell is an intervention specialist with at-promise youth. He lives in Louisville,
Kentucky.
Education Resource/African American Interest • 120 Pages • 5.5 x 8.5
9780910030144 • September • $15.95 (Can $17.95) Paper • Rights: World
African American Images
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101 Awesome Builds
Minecraft®™ Secrets from the World’s Greatest Crafters
Triumph Books
With more than 100 million participants Minecraft has become a global craze
and is one of the most popular video games ever
• Co-op available
101 Awesome Builds provides players at all levels the tools to excel in the most popular aspect of the game: building. Featuring step-by-step, colorful guides to builds of
all shapes and sizes, this book is a must-have for beginning players and master builders alike. From the experts who brought you The Big Book of Building, this guide
features more hints, tips, and cheats to open up the creative minds of all Minecraft
players. This book is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed or licensed by Mojang AB.
The trademark Minecraft is owned by Mojang AB; and other company names and/
or trademarks mentioned in this book are the property of their respective companies
and are used for identification purposes only.
Triumph Books is a leader in quality and innovation in sports publishing and also
publishes pop culture and current events books. They are based in Chicago.
Games/Computer: Entertainment & Games • 128 Pages • 8.5 x 11
100 Screen Shots • Four-color Interior
9781629371818 • Available • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Rights: World
Triumph Books
Master the Mods!
Minecraft®™ Secrets & Cool Ways to Take Your Building Games to Another Level
Triumph Books
Minecraft has more than 100 million registered users and this book guides them through
the mods
• Co-op available
You’ve built a great base, a secret hideout, and other awesome builds. You’ve mined diamond,
gold, and iron. You may have even played around with Redstone or fought the Ender Dragon.
Now, take your Minecraft game to a whole new level by experiencing the coolest mods—short
for modifications—available. Mods change the game of Minecraft, both in ways that can be
small and simple, such as better lighting or new creatures to fight, or they can literally reshape
the game from the ground up, turning it into something entirely different and new. Enter Master the Mods!, the definitive guide for everything you need to know to about mods. This guide
gives an overview of what mods are, what types of mods exist, and how to easily install them.
Whether you’re trying mods for the first time or are already familiar with the wide world of
mods, Master the Mods! presents whole new worlds to explore. This book is not authorized,
sponsored, endorsed or licensed by Mojang AB. The trademark Minecraft is owned by Mojang
AB; and other company names and/or trademarks mentioned in this book are the property of
their respective companies and are used for identification purposes only.
Triumph Books is a leader in quality and innovation in sports publishing and also publishes pop culture and current events books.
They are based in Chicago.
Games/Computer: Entertainment & Games • 208 Pages • 6 x 9 • 150 Screen Shots • Four-color Interior
9781629371849 • Available • $12.95 (Can $13.95) Paper • Rights: World • Triumph Books
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The Big Book of Building,
Mods & Circuits
Minecraft®™ Imagine It . . . Create It . . . Build It
Triumph Books
With more than 100 million participants, Minecraft has
become a global craze and is one of the most popular video
games ever
• Co-op available
Brought to you by the authors and editors that created The
Big Book of Building, this guide book features more of everything—more mods, more mining, more mobs, and more Minecraft. The Big Book of Building, Mods & Circuits is packed
with the most recent training, tools, and techniques to help
readers get more out of their favorite sandbox game. 2015 was
a pivotal year for Minecraft, and this book captures all the latest and greatest things that have happened to one of the most
brilliant and immersive games in video game history. From a
brief overview of the game to advanced farming, mining, and
building techniques, this guide touches on everything Minecraft enthusiasts could ever ask for. Featuring authoritative
and engaging content from our internal experts, it also highlights some of the most influential builders in the Minecraft
community today and examines their creations and techniques
that catapulted them to fame. This book is not authorized,
sponsored, endorsed or licensed by Mojang AB. The trademark
Minecraft is owned by Mojang AB; and other company names
and/or trademarks mentioned in this book are the property of
their respective companies and are used for identification purposes only.
Triumph Books is a leader in quality and innovation in sports
publishing and also publishes pop culture and current events
books. They are based in Chicago.
Games/Computer: Entertainment & Games
192 Pages • 8.5 x 11 • 100 Screen Shots • Four-color Interior
9781629371801 • November • $17.95 (Can $19.95) Cloth
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Ultimate Toy Collector
Shopkins!
Mary Boone
More than six million Shopkins characters sold in the first four months of sale, and
this is the ultimate guide for collectors
• Co-op available
The hit of the holiday toy season and a Girl Toy of the Year nominee, Shopkins are hotter
than ever, and Ultimate Toy Collector is the must-have guide for true Shopkins collectors
of all ages. It brings the fun and flair of the Shopkins world and features everything there
is to know about these cute collectables. From season one favorites like Rockin’ Broc and
Frank Furter to season two rarities like Pamela Pancake and Cute Boot, you’ll find them
all here. This guide also celebrates the Shopkins animated videos and how they make up
a huge part of the experience. It summarizes some of the most popular cartoons to date,
provides ideas for fans who want to make their own Shopkins videos, and includes the
secrets to finding exclusive and limited-edition characters, crafting with Shopkins, throwing a Shopkins-themed party, Shopkins trivia, fun games and activities, and much more.
Mary Boone is the author of numerous nonfiction books and biographies, and she has
been published in more than 100 regional and national magazines and newspapers. She
lives in Tacoma, Washington.
Activity/Crafts & Hobbies • 112 Pages • 8.5 x 11
100 Color Photos • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9781629371795 • Available • $12.95 (Can $13.95) Paper
Rights: World • Triumph Books
Papercraft Colouring Book
Illustrations by Clare Beaton
Packed full of paper models for children to color in, cut out, and play with, this
book will provide hours of creative fun
Feeling crafty? Create a collection of papercraft toys with the coloring projects in this
book. Colored crayons and a pair of scissors are all you need to get started. There are
more than 230 projects to cut out and color in, including animals, dinosaurs, paper
dolls, paper planes, ocean life, wild animals, and things that go. This delightfully simple
book offers hours of fun.
Clare Beaton is a children’s author and illustrator whose books include Clare Beaton’s
Nursery Rhymes and One Moose, Twenty Mice.
Activity • 128 Pages • 8.5 x 11 • Ages 3 & Up • Grades Pre-K & Up
9781909767430 • November • $12.99 (Can $15.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
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PAPER TOYS
Catherine Bruzzone
Illustrations by Vicky Barker
Catherine Bruzzone has more than 20 years experience teaching languages to children and developing
innovative language-learning programs. She is the author of the Children’s Classics series, the Lucy Cat series,
the My First 100 Words series. Vicky Barker is an illustrator whose books include Animal Alphabet Activity Book,
That’s Not My . . . Sticker Book Zoo, and The Usborne Big Colouring Book.
Each: Activity • 24 Pages • 8.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 6 & Up • Grades 1 & Up
September • $10.99 (Can $12.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • b small publishing
Superstars
Build your own superstar with six mini paper people to press out and make, including one to color in and personalize
It’s time to shine—on the catwalk, in front of the camera, or on stage before your
adoring fans. To get started, simply press out and fold together your paper friends (no
glue!). Characters include: an ice dancer, a top model, a film star, a pop star, and a TV
chef, plus one blank template for you to press out and color in with your own character
design. Each character comes with fascinating facts about real-life superstars, a paper
person file to fill in with their personal details, and free extra doodles and projects to
download online.
9781908164995
Action Heroes
Create your own action hero with these mini paper people to press out and
make, including one to color in and personalize
From under the sea to outer space, these action heroes are ready and waiting for their
first adventure. To get started, simply press out and fold together the paper friends
(no glue!). Characters include: a deep sea diver, an astronaut, a secret agent, a fire
fighter, and a soldier, plus one blank template for you to press out and color in with
your own character design. Each character comes with fascinating facts about real-life
action heroes, a paper person file to fill in with their personal details, and free extra
doodles and projects to download online.
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Mr Bean’s Disastrous Do-It-Yourself Doodle Book
Anna Brett
Follow the prompts to complete the disastrous, do-it-yourself doodles and let your
pencils loose in the madcap world of Mr. Bean
Design a wacky pattern for Mr. Bean’s car, give Scrapper the cat some even scrappier
friends, draw Mr. Bean boogying away on the dance floor, and more. Doodle, draw, and
color Mr. Bean’s favorite things, including Teddy and his green Mini—the best car ever
built. You can also draw some of his not-so-favorite things, like Scrapper the horrible
cat and Mrs. Wicket the scary landlady, when you complete this hilarious and disastrous
doodle book.
Anna Brett has worked in children’s publishing for more than seven years and has written
and edited a variety of books. Her experience spans everything from curriculum-based
reference to popular culture and books with digital extras, pop-ups, and stickers.
Activity • 80 Pages • 7.5 x 9.75 • 80 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–11 • Grades 2–6
9781783121380 • December • $9.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Carlton
Mr Bean’s Joke Book
Rod Green
More than 300 hilarious jokes that Mr. Bean has inspired—a must-have for Bean fans,
young and old
Two soldiers were having lunch when one asked the other to pass the chocolate cake.
“Sorry,” said his friend. “I can’t do that.”
“Why not?” asked the first soldier.
“Because it’s against regulations to help another soldier to dessert.
Mr. Bean is a very funny man who likes nothing better than cracking a joke, and here they are,
all his favorites, packed into a single book. It’s like a book of funny things like jokes. Only they
are jokes. And they’re funny. That’s why we called it Mr Bean’s Joke Book. Um, can I go now?
Rod Green has written and edited books featuring licensed children’s characters such as Mr.
Bean, Merlin the Magical Puppy, Thunderbirds, and Engie Benjy, as well as a wide range of
adult nonfiction.
Nonfiction/Humor • 144 Pages • 5 x 7.75 • 100 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–11 • Grades 2–6
9781783121373 • December • $7.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Carlton
Lewis Carroll’s Puzzles in Wonderland
Richard Wolfrik Galland
A unique “in-world” puzzle experience inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic
Take a trip down the rabbit hole into a wondrous world of riddles and enigmas. In this
fabulous collection you will discover a host of challenging puzzles, some will be familiar,
while others are curiouser . . . and curiouser.
Richard Wolfrik Galland is a writer and games designer. He has worked as a magazine
editor for Games Workshop and designed games for Hasbro and Sony Japan. He is now
creative director at Warm Acre games.
Activity • 144 Pages • 5 x 7.75 • 100 Color Illustrations • Ages 12 & Up • Grades 7 & Up
9781780976754 • December • $14.99 (NCR) Cloth • Rights: US • Carlton
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GARETH MOORE
Gareth Moore
Gareth Moore is the author of a wide range of brain-training and puzzle books for both children and adults,
including The Little Book of Puzzles, The Kids’ Book of Crosswords, The Brain Workout, Train the Brain, and
many others. He also writes the monthly magazine Sudoku Xtra and runs the puzzle website www.puzzlemix.com.
He earned his PhD at the University of Cambridge, UK, where he worked on machine intelligence.
Each: Activity/Games • 192 Pages • Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Buster Books
The Kids’ Book of Puzzles
More than 100 brain workouts, puzzles, and exercises to complete
This collection includes memory tests with words, shapes, and numbers; simple calculations; word squares; jumbled sentences; verbal-reasoning exercises; and Sudoku or
Kakuro problems. The fun puzzles test language skills, visual and spatial awareness,
memory, attention, and reasoning. An ideal learning companion, this pocket-sized book
will help children learn to tackle puzzles and problems, while keeping them entertained
anywhere and anytime.
4.25 x 5.75 • Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7
9781780551357 • September • $5.99 (Can $6.99)
Quiz Book for Clever Kids
The essential quiz book for clever kids who love to truly test their brain power
More than 600 questions collected in this quiz book, ranging from science and nature to
history and geography, will keep even the cleverest kids entertained. There are more than
10 different kinds of quizzes, such as True or False or multiple choice, making it impossible
to get bored of these brainbusters. Three difficulty levels allow children to either work their
way to the top, or start out with the ultimate challenge.
5 x 8 • Ages 6–10 • Grades 1–5
9781780553146 • October • $7.99 (Can $9.99)
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UEFA Champions League Fact File
Clive Gifford
In-depth facts and statistics for every young soccer fan, including the 2014/15
UEFA Champions League
Become an expert on the UEFA Champions League! Read all about the tournament’s
top teams and record-breaking players, get the lowdown on the European Cup, and
discover the legendary matches that have made the UEFA Champions League the
world’s greatest annual soccer tournament. The book begins with a fast-paced intro
to the glorious early years of the European Cup, from 1955 to 1992. The next section
takes us through the modern UEFA Champions League, from qualifying to the final,
packed with great stories and action pics. Lastly the book presents amazing facts and
records, and punchy biographies of the tournament’s legendary players.
Clive Gifford is an award-winning author of more than 150 books for children and
adults, including The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia; Soccer: The Ultimate Guide to
the Beautiful Game; and Cool Technology, which won the School Library Association
Information Book Award 2013.
Nonfiction/Sports • 96 Pages • 8.5 x 11.25
55 Color Photos • 55 B/W Photos • Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7
9781783121311 • February • $14.99 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Carlton
The Naughty Kid’s Handbook
Rod Green
Get out of eating brussels sprouts, get out of kissing old Auntie Gladys, get your dad to
give you double the pocket money, and much more
“Don’t be naughty!” How many times have you heard that? At home, at school, pretty
much everywhere you go, So if everyone assume that you’re going to do something “naughty”—why not just do it? This handbook teaches kids how to pull off all sorts of tricks, from
ducking out of PE at school to swerving chores at home or annoying the neighbors—well,
they never stop complaining about you anyway, do they? You can learn vital skills like how
to lie, how to cheat, and how to vomit at will to get what you want, and get away with
it. They think you’re going to be naughty, so be naughty! Convince your younger sibling
their room is haunted, make it look like you’ve showered when you haven’t, get your dog
to actually eat your homework, and get out of hearing your parents’ music in the car. Just
don’t get caught.
Rod Green is the author of numerous books for children and adults, including The Dangerous Book for Men; Giant Vehicles; Santa’s Reindeer; and Santa Claus: The Magical World
of Father Christmas, a New York Times bestseller.
Nonfiction/Humor • 192 Pages • 5 x 8 • 35 B/W Illustrations • Ages 8–12 • Grades 3–7
9781784183387 • October • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
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Love You, Me
Random House Australia
A collection of photos, sayings, and illustrations that encourage self-confidence and positivity
Kindness starts at home, so I think it’s time for my bubble bath.
Love you, me.
Adolescence is a tumultuous period that often leaves one full of insecurity
and doubt. This beautifully packaged and colorful book contains images
and text that serve to both inspire and reassure maturing teenagers. The
perfect gift idea for a best friend, Love You, Me reminds readers to take
care of themselves, recognize their achievements, and share some optimism
with those they love.
Nonfiction • 96 Pages • 7 x 5
Four-color Interior • Ages 13 & Up • Grades 8 & Up
9780857985859 • January • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Random House Australia
The Sticker Family: For You, Dad
The Sticker Family
Just write, draw, and wrap to make a great gift for Dad
It’s so easy to create a unique and personal gift for dad that he can treasure forever. Children can imply complete the cool activities and fun questions about themselves and their dad by drawing, writing, and using the
stickers inside. They’ll fill in a comic strip about their dad as a superhero,
answer questions about his favorite sports, and draw the funny faces he
makes. Besides stickers to fill in the pictures, this book comes with wrapping paper, a gift card, and an envelope, and it folds out into a stand to
display the completed project.
Activity • 24 Pages • 8.5 x 8.5
Two-color Interior • Ages 3–7 • Grades Pre-K–2
9781742978550 • October • $9.99 (NCR) Spiral • Rights: US
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POETRY
Each: Nonfiction/Poetry • 6 x 8 • Ages 6–11 • Grades 1–6
$8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Caboodle Books Ltd
So, You Want to Be a Wizard?
Wes Magee
A spellbinding collection of poems featuring magic and mischief
In Wes Magee’s new book of spellbinding poems, you’ll find magic, mysterious places, and a
cast of creepy characters. You can visit a ruined castle in Scotland, attend the Vampire’s “Bite
Fright” party, and discover what’s behind the green curtain. Just open the book and take a look.
Wes Magee is the children’s author of more than 100 books, including fiction, plays, and
poetry.
64 Pages • 18 B/W Illustrations • 9780956523914 • October
Deep in the Green Wood
Wes Magee
An enchanting collection of poems about school, the sea, space, and more
In Wes Magee’s new book of enchanting poems, you’ll find tempting treats and spooky
scenes. You can explore an abandoned mansion, meet Mr. Grimm, head the mysterious
Howler of the Purple Planet, and, of course, discover who lives. . . deep in the green wood.
Wes Magee is the children’s author of more than 100 books, including fiction, plays, and
poetry.
112 Pages • 37 B/W Illustrations • 9780956948267 • November
The Great Galactic Ghoul
Brian Moses
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . . . Brian Moses wrote some spaced-out
poems!
From the first shopping cart on the moon to New York City, these universal poems cover
most subjects in the universe. These out-of-this-world weird and wacky verses will make
you laugh, cry, and think . . . whatever planet you’re from! Just watch out from the great
galactic ghoul.
Brian Moses is a children’s poet and the author of Animal Pants!, Is There Anything There
at the Top of the Stair?, and Trouble at the Dinosaur Cafe.
132 Pages • 12 B/W Illustrations • 9780956265609 • October
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Each: Nonfiction/Poetry • 6 x 8 • Ages 6–11 • Grades 1–6
$8.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Caboodle Books Ltd
The Budgie Likes to Boogie!
Brian Moses
This silly collection of poems is about all kinds of crazy creatures
Brian’s poetry never fails to capture the imagination of his many readers. If you are a newcomer to his work or a Brian die hard, this book with have you dancing with glee! These funny
and heartwarming feather-brained rhymes about animals, insects, and birds are a real tweet!
Brian Moses is a children’s poet and the author of Animal Pants!, Is There Anything There at
the Top of the Stair?, and Trouble at the Dinosaur Cafe.
132 Pages • 17 B/W Illustrations • 9780955971198 • October
Number, Number, Cut a Cucumber
Nick Toczek
These poems—about parades, bumble bees, salamanders, and more—are great for reading
out loud
Nick Toczek doesn’t just read out his poems, he shouts and chants them, dances and leaps
them, whispers and screams them! See if you can read them out loud like him, or get your
friends to join in with you as you perform.
Nick Toczek is a children’s poet and the author of Can Anyone Be as Gloomy as Me?
90 Pages • 19 B/W Illustrations • 9780956265647 • October
Don’t Put Dave in the Microwave!
Chris White
This insane collection of poetry looks at flattened platypuses, blind ferrets, and more
Warning! This book may contain some of the following: Men with huge heads! Nervous hamsters! Stoopid people! Free money! Ducks, genies, and crime-solving fish! A voucher for eternal
youth! Daft drawings, ridiculous rhymes, and weird creatures! The secret to life-long happiness!
Hairy things and guitar-playing ferrets! To find out which of these are contained inside, do read
this book, do try and enjoy it, but don’t put Dave in the microwave!
Chris White is a writer, illustrator, and poet.
170 Pages • 85 B/W Illustrations • 9780955971150 • November
Never Give a Duck a Pen!
Chris White
This hilarious collection of funny poems is sure to give any child a big belly laugh
This is Chris White at his very best—a mad journey through the past 10 years of Chris’ favorite
poems, such as “Bitey the Veggie Vampire” and “Never Put Curry Up Your Nose.” Whatever
Chris writes, his unique sense of humor seems to hit the funny bone every time. Children of
all nationalities and cultures seem to have one thing in common—they all like to laugh! Chris
White is the king of the belly laugh—you have been warned!
Chris White is a writer, illustrator, and poet.
190 Pages • 196 B/W Illustrations • 9780956523945 • November
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The Lion Book of Christmas Poems
Sophie Piper
A sparkling collection of old and new poems which will add fun and delight to
the Christmas season
This poetry anthology includes both jolly and thought-provoking poems old and
new to take the reader on a journey through the Christmas season, from the advent
of winter to the dawn of the New Year. Poems cover much-loved themes, including
the Nativity and the love and peace of God at Christmas time; the busyness and joy
of family life and Christmas preparations; and hope for the new year. Poems are
from names including Charles Causley, Steve Turner, Clare Bevan, Edward Lear,
Emily Dickinson, and many more modern and traditional poets. The anthology is
enlivened with pictures and photographs to showcase a whole range of jolly Christmas styles. This is a special book to share at home, while the wide scope of the poems makes this valuable for teachers looking for assembly and classroom resources.
Sophie Piper is the author of numerous religious books for children, which include
Daniel and the Lions, Goodnight Prayers, The Lion Book of Prayers to Read &
Know, and Prayers for the Very Young.
Seasonal/Poetry • 64 Pages • 5.5 x 6.75 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–11 • Grades 2–6
9780745965109 • September • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US & Canada • Lion Children’s
A Very Pirate Christmas
Timothy Knapman
Illustrations by Russell Ayto
A rollicking, laugh-out-loud festive story that combines robots, pirates, and
Christmas into one fun tale
This delightful, twisted Christmas tale sees Father Christmas being captured by
scurrilous robot pirates. The pirates then set about stealing the sleigh, pilfering the
presents, and generally ruining the holiday. What sort of Christmas morning is in
store? Can anyone thwart the pirate Santa and rescue the real Father Christmas?
Timothy Knapman’s funny, rhyming text is paired brilliantly with Russell Ayto’s
distinctive, atmospheric artwork.
Timothy Knapman is a children’s author and playwright, and the author of The
Dinosaurs in the Supermarket and Eleanor’s Eyebrows. Russell Ayto is an illustrator whose works include the Captain Flinn and the Dinosaur Pirates series, The
Cow that Laid an Egg, and The Witch’s Children.
Picture Books • 32 Pages • 9.5 x 11
32 Color Illustrations • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9781405265041 • September • $10.99 (NCR) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US • Egmont UK
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The Story of Easter
Mary Joslin
Illustrations by Alida Massari
A sumptuous presentation of the traditional Easter story
Once, long ago, lived a man named Jesus. Many people flocked
to hear his message about God’s love and forgiveness. When
powerful people had Jesus put to death on a cross, his followers
were in despair. But that was not the end—it was really a beginning. Celebrate the Easter tidings with this timeless and beautiful retelling retelling of the passion story, drawing on key episodes from the Gospels. Told in words resonant of the Bible and
illustrated throughout with a mixture of full-page art, vignettes,
and borders, in calming yet rich yellows, blues, and greens, this
is a picture book to be enjoyed year after year.
Mary Joslin is the author of a number of books on spirituality,
including The Goodbye Boat, The Minstrel’s Tale, and The Tale
of the Heaven Tree. Alida Massari is an award-winning artist
and the illustrator of Stories of the Saints.
Seasonal/Religious • 32 Pages • 8.5 x 10.25
Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9780745965642 • January
$14.99 (Can $17.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Lion Children’s
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TINY TOTS
Lois Rock
Illustrations by Kay Widdowson
Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s titles that have been translated into more than 30 languages,
including A Child’s First Book of Prayer, The Lion Book of 1000 Prayers for Children, and My Very First Bible.
Kay Widdowson is a children’s book illustrator whose books include Beep Beep, Clap Your Hands, and
Enchanted Castle. They previously collaborated on Tiny Tots Bible and Tiny Tots Christmas.
Each: Religious • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 2–4 • Grades Pre-K–Pre-K
Cloth • Rights: US & Canada • Lion Children’s
Tiny Tots Easter
The story of Easter lovingly retold for tiny tots to treasure
The first Easter is retold with no more than 50 words per double-page spread
and fun, jolly artwork. The clear text is easy to read aloud and the swirly,
bright art style will capture the attention of any young child, with lots of little
details to spot. This is a perfect introduction to the first Easter to share with
children.
Seasonal • 32 Pages • 9780745964560 • January • $7.99 (Can $9.99)
Tiny Tots Prayers
Simple and sincere prayers for tiny tots to treasure, packed with colorful
illustrations
A companion prayer book to the cheerful Tiny Tots Bible, this volume contains
sweet, simple, and sincere prayers, inspired by the promises of the Bible. The 27
easy to remember prayers are illustrated with trademark joyful characters and
jam-packed with colors.
Religious • 64 Pages • 9780745965529 • September • $9.99 (Can $11.99)
Also available:
Tiny Tots Bible
9780745963839
$12.99 (Can $15.99) Cloth
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Tiny Tots Christmas
9780745964553
$8.99 (Can $10.99) Cloth
The Lion Storyteller Book of Parables
Bob Hartman
Illustrations by Krisztina Kállai Nagy
Fifteen of Jesus’s parables are given a fresh twist in Bob
Hartman’s lively and dynamic style
When Jesus spoke in parables, crowds gathered around eagerly. Many were simple tales—of farmers, shepherds, fishermen,
housewives—while others highlighted the foibles and failings
of priests and kings. Each one contained a deeper meaning:
about what it meant to be part of God’s kingdom. Perfect to be
read aloud and then read alone, Bob Hartman’s lively retellings
will draw a crowd eager to engage with all the wisdom and fun
of the originals.
Bob Hartman is the author of numerous children’s books,
including The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, The Lion Storyteller Easter Book, Noah’s Big Boat, and The Three Billy
Goats’ Stuff! He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Krisztina
Kállai Nagy is the illustrator of such children’s books as Cuddle Up, The Lion Storyteller Bible, Night Night, and Who’s
Hiding?
Religious • 64 Pages • 8.5 x 10.25
Four-color Interior • Ages 5–9 • Grades K–4
9780745964461 • October
$14.99 (Can $17.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Lion Children’s
Also available:
The Lion Storyteller
Bedtime Book
9780745960944
$19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth
The Lion Storyteller
Christmas Book
9780745963792
$14.99 (Can $16.99) Paper
The Lion
Storyteller Bible
9780745964331
$22.99 (Can $25.99)
Hardcover and CD
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BIBLE PROMISES
Sophie Piper
Illustrations by Antonia Woodward
Giftable books of Bible words and prayers for special moments
Gather together to welcome your new baby into the family and into the church! These adorable little books
are full of words from the Bible and prayers that a child can grow to treasure, and make wonderful
keepsake books for the occasion. Share these words of God’s love with the child who is dear to you.
Sophie Piper has an excellent reputation as a compiler of children’s prayers books, which include Goodnight Prayers,
Prayers for the Very Young, and Prayers for a Better World. Antonia Woodward is an illustrator.
Each: Religious • 32 Pages • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Grades Up to Pre-K
October • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Cloth • Rights: US & Canada • Lion Children’s
Bible Promises for Baby’s Christening
9780745976204
Bible Promises for Baby’s Baptism
9780745965543
Bible Promises for Baby’s Dedication
9780745976068
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The Lion Picture Bible
Sarah J. Dodd
Illustrations by Raffaella Ligi
The treasured stories of the Bible are retold faithfully in
clear and engaging words, with bright and appealing pictures bringing each wonderful scene to life
“A mild and cozy introduction to some of the Bible’s most
familiar stories.” —Publishers Weekly on Bible Stories for
Little Angels
Bright, vibrant pictures are the focus of this children’s Bible
where expressive people and animals carry out their lives
against a backdrop of colorful and dramatic landscapes. The
scenes are set evocatively, not only bringing life and character
to the stories of the Bible for younger, or perhaps first-time
readers, but also to explaining their implication in the wider
context of the Bible. There is a glossary included in the back
to explain the words which may be unfamiliar, and page references for each word.
Sarah J. Dodd is a former teacher and the author of Bedtime
Stories for Little Angels, Bible Stories for Little Angels, and
Christmas Stories for Little Angels. Raffaella Ligi is an illustrator whose works include Illustrated Grimm’s Fairy Tales, My
First Fairyland Book, and See Inside Fairyland.
Religious • 384 Pages • 7.5 x 6
Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Grades K–2
9780745963037 • September
$16.99 (Can $19.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Lion Children’s
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Read-Along Bible Stories
Retold by Christina Goodings
Illustrations by Jimothy Oliver
Ten favorite Bible stories retold with verve and good
humor—perfect for reading aloud
Ten favorite Bible stories are retold and accompanied by spirited pictures that interact with the text to engage young children.
Pulled-out words in large characters enable learner readers to
identify and say words that sound alike. This is a way to make
Bible story time huge fun and hugely memorable. Noah’s Ark,
David and Goliath, Jonah and the Whale, The Good Samaritan, and The Lost Sheep are among the stories included.
Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’s
books, including Baby Rhymes and Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus, and the Bartimouse
series. Jimothy Oliver is the illustrator of the Marvelous Manners series.
Religious • 96 Pages • 8.5 x 10.25
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9780745965444 • September
$14.99 (Can $17.99) Hardcover Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Lion Children’s
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I Spy Bible
Julia Stone
Illustrations by Samantha Meredith
Try to find the lions, spy the flower, and spot the birds
in these 11 Bible stories with an I Spy game for the very
young
Toddlers notice all kinds of interesting things in pictures: children, animals, minor characters getting into scrapes. This book
recreates Bible scenes with cheery cartoon pictures with lots of
little extras for little kids to find. Match up the picture from the
panel down the side to the detail in the picture!
Julia Stone had a successful career in publishing children’s picture books for many years before starting to write for children
herself. Samantha Meredith designs and illustrates children’s
books, such as 25 Crafts for Christmas and Busy Bees Easter,
but her work has also included surface pattern design, greeting
cards and gift wrap, craft projects, toy packaging, and branding for sushi and tea companies.
Religious/Activity • 24 Pages • 7 x 7
Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
9780745965550 • October • $9.99 (Can $11.99) Board Book
Rights: US & Canada • Lion Children’s
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MY VERY FIRST
Lois Rock
Illustrations by Alex Ayliffe
Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s titles that have been translated into more than 30 languages, including
A Child’s First Book of Prayers, The Lord’s Prayer and Ten Commandments, My Very First Bible, and My Very
First Christmas. Alex Ayliffe is an award-winning illustrator with a distinctive and appealing paper collage technique.
Each: Religious • 5.5 x 6.75 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
Hardcover Picture Book • Rights: US & Canada • Lion Children’s
My Very First Bible
Simple, yet faithfully told, these Bible stories are respectful to the Bible’s original
text, while still being perfect for young children
“The vivid collage-style pictures, by Alex Ayliffe, beautifully complement Lois
Rock’s spare, direct text. The stories are told with an exquisite simplicity which
faithfully reflects the language of the Bible.” —Times Educational Supplement
Twenty best-loved Bible stories—10 from the Old Testament and 10 from the New
Testament—are specially retold here for the very young with bold and engaging illustrations. Each story is illustrated with paper collage pictures, making this book easy to
read to very young children. Stories include In the Beginning, Noah and the Ark, Jonah
and the Whale, Daniel and the Lions, Baby Jesus, the Boat in the Storm, the Good Samaritan, the Lost Sheep, and more.
256 Pages • Ages 3–5 • 9780745960982 • September • $12.99 (Can $15.99)
My Very First Bible
Gift Edition
The popular children’s Bible, now available in a gift format, is ideal for young
audiences
Twenty best-loved Bible stories—10 from the Old Testament and 10 from the New
Testament—are specially retold here for the very young with bold and engaging illustrations. Each story is illustrated with paper collage pictures, making this book easy to read
to very young children. Stories include In the Beginning, Grandfather Abraham, Joseph
and His Dream, Moses and the King, Brave Joshua, David and His Song, Nehemiah’s
Prayers, Baby Jesus, Jesus Grows Up, Jesus and His Friends, A Prayer for Always, Almost the End, and Good News.
256 Pages • 9780745962344 • November • $16.99 (Can $19.99)
My Very First Prayers
This bright and engaging collection of prayers is wonderful for sharing with young
children
An appealing collection of 120 prayers to share with a young child. Contains themes of
all the things in a child’s world—discovering oneself, being part of a family, exploring
the world, feeling happy, feeling sad, and learning about the love of God. The bright
illustrations of children and animals offer plenty of character to appeal to young children and the adults who share this collection of prayers with them.
160 Pages • 9780745965918 • September • $10.99 (Can $12.99)
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The Hard to Swallow Tale of Jonah and the Whale
Joyce Denham
Illustrations by Amanda Hall
A dangerous mission, a man on the run, danger at sea, an incredible whale
rescue, and a grand finale about forgiveness
“Here is a special book, beautifully produced with softly colored, charming
illustrations.” —Carousel on Saint Francis of Assisi
The story of Jonah and the whale is full of ingredients that children love, and the
beautiful illustrations and dramatic storyline make this classic tale with a special
twist into a great read. Parents, godparents, grandparents, and Sunday school
teachers will also recognize the value of the story as an essential part of building
a child’s cultural education.
Joyce Denham is the author of A Child’s Book of Celtic Prayers, Saint Francis
of Assisi, and Stories of the Saints. She lives in Minneapolis. Amanda Hall is an
award-winning illustrator whose works include The Lion Book of Day-by-Day
Prayers, The Lion Classic Aesop’s Fables, and The Lion Day-by-Day Bible.
Religious • 32 Pages • 9 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 4–8 • Grades Pre-K–3
9780745965840 • September • $8.99 (Can $10.99) Paperback Picture Book
Rights: US & Canada • Lion Children’s
Bob Hartman’s Bible Baddies
Bob Hartman
Twenty-one gripping stories about some of the Bible’s most infamous villains
“Has the same appeal as the Horrible Histories series and serves as a brilliant introduction to the Bible for children who might otherwise ignore it.” —Bookseller
Retold with Bob Hartman’s insight and wit, some of these tales are funny, others are sinister, and some feature reformed baddies. Their dastardly deeds, pride, ruthlessness, and
misuses of power are vividly recreated. There are also “come-uppance” stories and, last but
not least, those showing God’s compassion for the worst of “baddies.” “Baddies” include
Pharoh, David, Jonah, Herod, Zacchaeus, Pilate, Peter, Jacob, Goliath, Judas, and Paul.
Bob Hartman is the author of numerous children’s books, including The Lion Storyteller
Bedtime Book, The Lion Storyteller Easter Book, Noah’s Big Boat, and The Three Billy
Goats’ Stuff! He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Religious • 224 Pages • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9780745976198 • November • $12.99 (Can $15.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
Lion Children’s
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MY FIRST DOT-TO-DOT
Christina Goodings
Illustrations by Emanuela Carletti
Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’s books, including Baby Rhymes and Bedtime Blessings,
Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus, and the Bartimouse series. Emanuela Carletti is an illustrator.
Each: Activity • 16 Pages • 8.25 x 10.75 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Grades Pre-K–K
November • $6.99 (Can $8.99) Paperback Picture Book • Rights: US & Canada • Lion Children’s
My First Dot-to-Dot Lost Sheep Story
Connect the dots to learn the story of the lost sheep in this fun activity book
The story of the lost sheep is told in scenes with colorful backgrounds—but you have to
join together the action yourself! Each page has a simple dot-to-dot outline for you to join
up and reveal the character. A centerfold of stickers is also included.
9780745965710
My First Dot-to-Dot In the Beginning
Connect the dots and complete the action to discover the story of the creation
The story of the creation is told in scenes with colorful backgrounds—but you have to join
together the action yourself! Each page has a simple dot-to-dot outline for you to join up and
reveal the character. A centerfold of stickers is also included.
9780745965680
My First Dot-to-Dot Noah’s Ark
Connect the dots to learn the story of Noah in this fun activity book
The story of Noah’s Ark is told in scenes with colorful backgrounds—but you have to
join together the action yourself! Each page has a simple dot-to-dot outline for you to join
up and reveal the character. A centerfold of stickers is also included.
9780745965697
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Dream Baby Guide: Sleep
Positive Routine Management for Happy Days and Peaceful Nights
Sheyne Rowley
A spin off of the Sheyne Rowley’s Dream Baby Guide with all the information parents and
caregivers need to help their babies sleep well in a simple, straightforward, shorter format
Sheyne Rowley is known as a baby whisperer because of the highly successful integrated program she’s developed for helping parents assist their babies to be calm, content, and happy. One
of the most popular aspects of her program is her guidance for parents on teaching their babies
to sleep. She explains that sleep disruption is a mirror image of imbalance during the day. She
teaches parents to identify their child’s individual sleep needs, which might be low, average, or
high; understand associations (such as you being present when they go to bed) and how they
impact on your child’s ability to get to sleep; and learn how to communicate with your baby so
you can ask him or her to go to sleep rather than relying on luck.
Sheyne Rowley is a respected and popular early childhood expert and the author of Sheyne
Rowley’s Dream Baby Guide.
Parenting & Family Care • 320 Pages • 6 x 9.5
9781742375885 • November • $22.95 (Can $27.95) Paper
Rights: US, Canada, China, South Korea & Taiwan • Allen & Unwin
My Mini Midwife
Everything You Need to Know about Pregnancy and Birth
Denyse Kirkby
From cravings to stretch marks, all your questions answered in a nonpreachy, down-toearth style
Have you ever wished your midwife lived next door so you could ask her for answers to your
questions as soon as they came to mind? This handy and authoritative book is here to reassure
you and provide all the guidance you need, anytime and anywhere. It gives clear answers to
confusing questions, covering everything from conception to delivery and beyond, and will be
invaluable for anyone who is planning or expecting a baby.
Denyse Kirkby is a registered midwifery lecturer and public health practitioner.
Parenting & Family Care/Health • 160 Pages • 5 x 7.5
9781849535168 • September • $14.95 (Can $17.95) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
Summersdale
Temperament Tools
Working with Your Child’s Inborn Traits
Revised edition
Helen F. Neville, BS, RN, and Diane Clark Johnson
The most recent and respected research on how temperament can affect a child’s progress
toward developmental milestones and responses to new experiences
“This is a useful book for all parents and others who work closely with children. Highly
recommended.” —Library Journal on first edition
• Co-op available
Research shows that many challenging behaviors are connected to a child’s inborn temperament,
the unique set of characteristics that each child is born with. Coauthor Helen Neville has updated
the contents of the original edition of Temperament Tools to reflect the latest understanding about
inborn temperament and its effects on behavior. This book describes many types of children and
offers strategies to help deal with behavior resulting from inborn temperament. Parents fill out a
temperament chart to help define and understand their child, then consult the appropriate chapter
that refers to that type of child. Temperament Tools avoids the use of psychological jargon while
featuring the extensive practical understanding of children and their parents’ questions and needs for skills. Adults using the book
find the sections on practical ways to handle kids with temperament in mind to be valuable for restoring peace in home or school.
Helen F. Neville, BS, RN, is a longtime pediatric nurse and a parent educator. She is the author of Is This a Phase?; Mommy! I Have
to Go Potty!; and What to Do About Sleep Problems in Young Children, 12 Months to 5 Years. Diane Clark Johnson is the coauthor
of the first edition of Temperament Tools. They both live in Oakland, California.
Parenting & Family Care • 128 Pages • 5.5 x 8.5 • 11 Line Drawings • 1 Chart
9781936903252 (Replaces 9781884734342) • October • $16.95 (Can $18.95) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Parenting Press
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Unlocking Your Child’s Genius
How to Discover and Encourage Your Child’s Natural Talents
Andrew Fuller
All children have greater capacity and inner genius than either we or they realize—this
book tells how to release that potential
Children are born bright, curious, and inquisitive. All too often in middle childhood, the initial fires of genius that burned so brightly falter, and there is a risk that they will be snuffed
out. If this happens, children fear trying new things and worry about making mistakes. The
child is left with a stunted version of their abilities and themselves. Fortunately the power
of parents to ignite the blaze of brilliance at this time becomes truly inspiring. You have at
your fingertips the best laboratory for unlocking your child’s genius—it’s called the world.
This book is designed to help you to parent intentionally so that your children can flourish
and develop their own form of creative imaginative genius.
Andrew Fuller is an Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne and he has acted as
the scientific consultant for ABC TV on the science of teenage brains. He is the author of
numerous books, including The Bright Kid Challenge and Life: A Guide.
Parenting & Family Care • 256 Pages • 6 x 8.25
9781925048353 • October • $18.95 (Can $22.95) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
Finch Publishing
Modern Grandparenting
Games and Activities to Enjoy with Your Grandchildren
June Loves
An extensive, imaginative, and entertaining resource containing more than 180 games and
activities to enjoy with your grandchildren
Increasingly grandparents are being asked to take on the role of carers and be an alternative to
child-care centers and after-school care. For many grandparents, this can be a daunting prospect.
Even experienced grandparents might struggle to find ways to keep children entertained and occupied for the entire day. That’s where this book comes in, with more than 180 time-tested, enjoyable, and creative activities that stimulate imagination and creativity, and encourage children
away from the TV, tablets, and devices. It also offers helpful advice on a wealth of issues that
grandparents can face, such as negotiating often delicate family situations, using new technologies, understanding child development, and dealing with the stress of school holidays.
June Loves has written more than 100 books. She is a mother of four and grandmother of 11
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Parenting & Family Care • 304 Pages • 6 x 9
9781925048100 • October • $22.95 (Can $27.95) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Finch Publishing
20 Tips for Parents
The Realistic Parent’s Guide to Understanding and Shaping Your Child’s Behaviour
Professor Kim Oates
Foreword by Professor Fiona Stanley
A realistic, practical, and down-to-earth look at dealing with many of the common concerns that parents have in managing the behavior of children from two to 10
Based on his extensive years of work with parents and children, a pediatrician offers his advice
on such common concerns as coping with tantrums, dealing with fussy or picky eaters, using
discipline that works, deciding on how much TV and when, respecting and understanding children’s feelings, separating behavior from the child’s personality, and loving unconditionally. He
also addresses how to identify bad advice and a parenting myths, and how to manage “helpful”
advice from family member and friends. Catering from toddlers to early adolescence, the book’s
main message is for parents to stop trying to be perfect parents, as this often causes unnecessary
pressure and anxiety. Instead it advises parents to focus on being a “good enough” parent.
Professor Kim Oates is a pediatrician and the author of Child Abuse and Now You’re a Grandparent. Professor Fiona Stanley is a distinguished professorial fellow in the School of Paediatrics and Child Helath at the University of Western Australia.
Parenting & Family Care • 224 Pages • 6 x 8.5
9781925048162 • September • $17.95 (Can $21.95) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
Finch Publishing
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Raising Competent Teenagers
. . . In an Age of Porn, Drugs, and Tattoos
Dr. Linda Friedland
A how-to guide that can be read straight through, or dipped into for advice on more than
100 different issues common to parents of teens
“Thoughtful multicultural and multinational analysis. . . . An inspiring how-to manual for
anyone interested in creating families ‘in which every individual can grow and prosper’ . . .
this book will find an empathetic readership.” —Publishers Weekly on Raising Competent
Children
Traversing the teen years is tricky and challenging for most parents. Pornography, sex, cyber
bullying, body piercing, drug experimentation, and tattoos are all part of adolescent life. How
do you remain an effective, strong and compassionate parent, able to talk to your children as
they become adult? This hands-on manual contains tools for keeping up communication with
your teen. The author has distilled the wisdom of prominent parenting educators and her own
knowledge as a medical doctor and also a mother of five children. More than 100 issues are
discussed and are followed up with practical “what to do” ideas. Major areas discussed include
brain and body changes, parent teen conflict, implementing rules and family values, saying no,
narcissism and entitlement, and helicopter and tiger parenting.
Dr. Linda Friedland is an international health expert, medical doctor, television personality, well-regarded international speaker, and
author. She delivers numerous keynotes and seminars globally and travels frequently presenting health, lifestyle, and illness prevention programs and keynotes for corporations throughout Asia, the U.S., the UK, Australia, and South Africa. Dr. Friedland’s clients
include numerous financial institutions, the health care and beauty industry, women’s organizations, and the media.
Self-Help/Family & Relationships • 240 Pages • 8.25 x 5
9781925017397 • September • $19.95 (Can $23.95) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Rockpool Publishing
Tricky Teens
How to Create a Great Relationship with Your Teen . . . Without Going Crazy!
Andrew Fuller
Help for any parent with a teenager who is chatty one day and morose the next,
who refuses to come out of their room or get off their smart phone, or who argues
endlessly with everyone around them
With warmth, good humor, and insight, clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller offers crucial advice on achieving a happy home life while raising teens. He focuses on what is
actually happening in the teenage brain; common issues that most teens face including
anxiety, arguments, computer addiction, peer pressure, perfectionism, and self harm;
ways to parent teenage boys and teenage girls—and why these methods differ; identifying
and defusing clash points in the family; creating a detailed six-week plan that will help
break negative behavior patterns within a family and create positive new ones; and essential conversations you can have with your teen, including information about love, money,
drugs, jobs, and personal values, that will help shape them into the wonderful mature
people you know they will be one day. For more than 30 years Andrew has worked with
teens and their parents and here he stresses that teenage boys think and develop differently to teenage girls—and so he offers advice specific to each gender. Overall his main
focus is on creating and nurturing open and solid relationships between parents and their
teens that will lead into a well-balanced adulthood.
Andrew Fuller works with many communities and schools in Australia and overseas. He
is the author of numerous books, including The Bright Kid Challenge and Tricky Kids
Parenting & Family Care • 304 Pages • 6 x 8.5
9781925048186 • September • $17.95 (Can $21.95) Paper • Rights: US & Canada
Finch Publishing
247
How Mothers Love
And How Relationships Are Born
Naomi Stadlen
The importance of intimacy between a mother and her baby and how this can impact a
child’s ability to develop relationships early in life
For more than 20 years, Naomi Stadlen has listened to hundreds of mothers talking at her weekly
discussion groups. Here she offers unique insights into how mothers and babies learn to communicate intimately with one another. It covers areas such as how to create emotional “space” for an
unborn child, how to maintain a close relationship with two or more children, the transformation
into motherhood, and one’s role as a mother in wider society. By sharing the experiences of other
mothers, Naomi Stadlen offers reassurance and support to all new parents as they navigate the
highs and lows of the early years with their babies.
Naomi Stadlen is a psychotherapist specializing in parenting issues, a La Leche League breastfeeding counselor, and the author of What Mothers Do.
Parenting & Family Care • 346 Pages • 5 x 8
9780749952198 (Replaces 9780749952983) • September • $13.95 (NCR) Paper
Rights: US • Piatkus Books
Taming the Tiger Parent
How to Put Your Child’s Well-Being First in a Competitive World
Tanith Carey
Practical, realistic solutions that give parents permission to take their foot off the gas and
reclaim a more relaxed family life
With constant testing in schools also raising the stakes, how can we tell when hot-housing children is actually doing more harm than good? In this ground-breaking and provocative book,
Tanith Carey presents the latest research on what this contest is doing to the next generation.
She explains why, far from making our children more go-getting and successful, it can back-fire
with life-long repercussions, damage their emotional well-being, and fracture their relationships
with the very people who love them most: their parents. Packed with insights, experts’ tips, real
experiences, and resources, this book is a timely guide to safeguarding your child’s well-being in
a competitive world, so they can grow into the happy, emotionally balanced people they really
need to be.
Tanith Carey is an author and newspaper journalist. Her previous books include Where Has My
Little Girl Gone?
Parenting & Family Care • 224 Pages • 5 x 8
9781845285494 • September • $14.95 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Robinson
Toxic Childhood
How the Modern World Is Damaging Our Children and What We Can Do About It
Sue Palmer
One in six children in the developed world is diagnosed as having “developmental or behavioral problems”—this book explains why and shows what can be done about it
Children throughout the developed world are suffering: instances of obesity, dyslexia, ADHD,
bad behavior, and so on are all on the rise. And it’s not simply that our willingness to diagnose
has increased; there are very real and growing problems. Sue Palmer, a former teacher and literacy expert, has researched a whole range of problem areas, from poor diet, lack of exercise, and
sleep deprivation to a range of modern difficulties that are having a major effect, such as television, computer games, mobile phones. This combination of factors, added to the increasingly
busy and stressed life of parents, means that we are developing a toxic new generation. This
book illustrates the latest research from around the world and provides answers for worried
parents as to how they can protect their families from the problems of the modern world and
help ensure that their children emerge as healthy, intelligent, and pleasant adults.
Sue Palmer is a writer, broadcaster, and consultant on the education of young children. A former head teacher, she lectures widely around the world, and is an independent adviser to many
organizations, including the BBC.
Parenting & Family Care/Health • 384 Pages • 5.25 x 8.5
9781409158714 (Replaces 9780752880914) • October • $23.95 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US
Orion Publishing
248
Cooks & Kids Too
Alan Rustad
Get children interested in cooking with these recipes, thought up by children and
created by top chefs
A recipe book with a difference! Children were asked to dream up their favorite food
and take over the kitchen, and top chefs helped make this come true. With easy to follow recipes, instructions, and photographs to help you on your way, the book is a fun
way to get children interested and involved in cooking. A perfect gift for those who
need something to amuse children on a rainy day, or little ones who enjoy helping in
the kitchen. Chefs include: Rick Stein, Sophie Dahl, James Martin, Bryn Williams,
and Chris Lee. Includes metric measures.
Alan Rustad was for a decade the face of television news in Wales as senior anchorman of HTV s nightly news program Wales at Six. He has worked as a reporter and
sub-editor, as well as a freelance contributor to BBC Radio London. He later moved
into television by joining HTV Wales (now ITV Wales) as the station’s first English
language reporter for news and current affairs programs to cover North Wales.
Cooking • 112 Pages • 7 x 8.5 • 200 Color Photos
9781909823051 • October • $16.99 (Can $19.99) Cloth • Rights: US & Canada
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Teach Your Child Bridge
Using a Simplified Acol System
Ron Klinger
How to teach children a game that is not only of great fun, but also develops mental and
social skills
There is every reason to start children on bridge at an early age. In addition to the obvious
benefits to arithmetic and logical reasoning, bridge develops memory, judgment, concentration, planning ability, and cooperation. It is a social asset for life, and boosts mental alertness
later in life. Not only is it fun to play, but bridge also allows one to make new friends easily
and overcomes all kinds of social barriers and physical handicaps. Bridge can be played anywhere and anytime. You will be doing your child a lifelong favor by opening the door to the
world of bridge.
Ron Klinger is a leading international bridge teacher who has represented Australia in many
world championships from 1976 to 2007. He has written more than 50 books, including
100 Winning Bridge Tips, 100 Winning Duplicate Tips, and Improve Your Bridge Memory.
Parenting & Family Care/Games • 96 Pages • 5.25 x 8.5
9780297869955 • September • $19.95 (NCR) Paper • Rights: US • Peter Crawley
249
The No Nonsense Guide to Green Parenting
How to Raise Your Child, Help Save the Planet and Not Go Mad
Kate Blincoe
Guides parents who want to be green, but don’t know how to balance
that in a busy modern life
In this fun, practical, and inspirational guide, you’ll learn how to maintain
your green values while raising your children, engaging with nature, and
getting outdoors—all without feeling guilty about the inevitable compromises. Aimed at parents of zero to 10-year-olds, this book takes a humorous and lighthearted look at all things green and nature inspired. Based
on Kate Blincoe’s own experiences as an eco-aware parent, the book’s
message is that it’s not about being perfect—it’s about giving it a try, feeling the benefits for your family, and having fun while you do it. This guide
provides essential advice on food and eating, eco-buying, learning and
playing, family-friendly foraging, growing plants and food with your family, green days out, activities and parties, green parenting in the city, and
balancing your green ideals in a busy life. Kate’s pragmatic approach will
inspire you to balance green living with the realities of raising children.
Kate Blincoe is a freelance writer who works in public relations and environmental education, particularly for families.
Parenting & Family Care/Nature • 208 Pages • 8 x 8 • 100 Color Photos • 20 Line Drawings • Four-color Interior
9780857842541 • November • $26.99 (Can $31.99) Paper • Rights: US & Canada • Green Books
Parenting Without God
How to Raise Moral, Ethical and Intelligent Children, Free from Religious Dogma
Dan Arel
Foreword by Peter Boghossian
One of the very few parenting books written specifically for the 1 in 5 Americans who
lack a belief in God
• Co-op available
Parenting Without God is for parents who lack belief in a god and who are seeking guidance on raising freethinkers in a Christian-dominated nation. It will help parents give their
children the tools to stand up to attempts at religious proselytization, whether by teachers,
coaches, friends, or even other family members. It also offers advice on teaching children to
question what others tell them and to reach their own conclusions based on evidence and
reason. Above all, the book argues that parents should lead by example—both by speaking
candidly about the importance of secularism and by living an openly secular life.
Dan Arel is a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in AlterNet, American Atheist Magazine, the Huffington Post, Salon, and many other outlets. He lives in San Diego,
California. Peter Boghossian is a full-time faculty member in the philosophy department
at Portland State University and the author of A Manual for Creating Atheists. He lives in
Portland, Oregon.
Parenting & Family Care/Religion & Theology • 182 Pages • 6 x 9
9781634310444 (Replaces 9781908675293) • September • $14.95 (Can $17.95) Paper
Rights: World • Pitchstone Publishing
250
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES
Thomas W. Phelan, PhD
• Co-op available
• Author’s previous books sold more than 1.5 million copies
Thomas W. Phelan, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and a nationally renowned expert on child discipline and attention
deficit disorder. He is the author of several bestselling books, including 1-2-3 Magic, 1-2-3 Magic for Teachers,
All About Attention Deficit Disorder, Surviving Your Adolescents, and Tantrums! He lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Each: Parenting & Family Care • 8.75 x 11.5 • Pamphlet • Rights: World • ParentMagic, Inc.
Homework
Scholarship or Civil War?
Sturdy, colorful, and illustrated, this user-friendly Quick Reference Guide highlights an
easy-to-learn and effective solution for one of today’s hot parenting topics: homework
Straightforward steps are described for avoiding homework hassles and making study time
pleasant and productive. Homework civil wars can make school nights miserable for the
whole family; this guide provides simple advice for making homework time less painful and
more efficient.
4 Pages • 12 Color Illustrations • 9781889140902 • Available • $8.95 (Can $10.95)
When Parents Expect Too Much
The Dirty Dozen
Expert parental advice for behavioral and discipline issues
Sturdy, colorful, and illustrated, this guide series highlights easy-to-learn and effective
solutions for the common problem of parents not knowing what to expect from their
children’s behavior. It describes the 12 erroneous parental expectations that, according
to experts, cause the most conflicts among parents and their children. Parents get overly
upset when they believe their children’s behavior is not only aggravating but also abnormal. This reference guide provides reassurance and behavior management suggestions
for a dozen issues, including tantrums, potty training, listening, lying, nap time, and
sibling rivalry.
4 Pages • 15 Color Illustrations • 9781889140919 • Available • $8.95 (Can $10.95)
Dinnertime
Managing Fussy Eaters
This user-friendly Quick Reference Guide highlights an easy-to-learn and effective
solution for one of today’s hot parenting topics: picky eaters
Parents will learn several strategies to help themselves relax, make mealtimes more fun,
and help the children have a healthy diet. Around 50 percent of preschoolers are picky
eaters; this guide offers parents reassurance and specific advice that can be applied immediately to manage this often aggravating problem.
2 Pages • 6 Color Illustrations • 9781889140926 • September • $5.95 (Can $6.95)
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100 Ways to Calm
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JULIET, NEARLY A VET
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OUR AUSTRALIAN GIRL
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Alice and the
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254
A Lesson for Lina
132 pages • 9780143307037
Lina at
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136 pages • 9780143307020
136 pages • 9780143306306
132 pages • 9780143306313
Lina’s Many Lives
Meet Alice
Meet Lina
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136 pages • 9780143306290
132 pages • 9780143307006
132 pages • 9780143307426
Peacetime
for Alice
Ruby and the
Country Cousins
Ruby of
Kettle Farm
School Days
for Ruby
132 pages • 9780143306320
136 pages • 9780143307433
136 pages • 9780143307457
136 pages • 9780143307440
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All Through the Year
Runaways
Thai-riffic!
The Wishbird
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Ages 9–12 • Grades 4–7
9780143307150
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9780143304852
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9780143307525
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Fat Ferdie
The Gobbledygook John Williamson’s
Is Eating a Book
Christmas in Australia
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9780670076574
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9780670075102
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9780670077168
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9780670072361
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9780670077687
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9780670073993
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Parenting by
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Sleeping, Feeding
and Gentle Care
for Your Baby’s
First Year
The Soldier’s Gift
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9780670077571
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9780670075089
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Today We Have
No Plans
Too Many Elephants
in This House
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9780670075201
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9780670075461
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Ladybird Stories
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Ladybird Stories
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Ladybird Stories
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9780718195373
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9780718195380
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9780718195403
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The Fat Ladies Club
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9780141340265
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9780141338040
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9781846143472
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The Indispensable ‘Real
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224 pages • 5 x 8
9780141017013
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Penguin
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HAMMY THE WONDER HAMSTER
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Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s
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Ages 8 & Up • Grades 3 & Up
9780141197302 • $35.00 (NCR) Cloth
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Happy Christmas
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112 pages
9780141324845 • $8.99 (NCR)
96 pages
9780141324876 • $9.99 (NCR)
FOOTBALL ACADEMY
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Boys United
Captain Fantastic
Free Kick
176 pages • 9780141324678
144 pages • 9780141324722
160 pages • 9780141324715
Reading the Game
Striking Out
The Real Thing
160 pages • 9780141324708
160 pages • 9780141324685
176 pages • 9780141324692
257
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HARRY AND THE DINOSAURS
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A Monster
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Roar to
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The Flying
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9780141332802
9780141332741
9780141332819
9780141332796
Monsterbook: Rumblefart
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The Promise
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Secrets of the Henna Girl
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9780141339801 • $12.99 (NCR) Paper
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SPY PUPS
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258
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Spy Pups:
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Spy Pups:
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Spy Pups:
Treasure Quest
160 pages • 9780141326054
160 pages • 9780141326061
160 pages • 9780141326047
176 pages • 9780141326030
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SPY DOG
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Spy Dog
176 pages
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Spy Dog
Teacher’s Pet
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Spy Dog & Spy Dog Spy Dog
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176 pages
9780141318851 • $7.99 (NCR)
352 pages
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Spy Dog Unleashed
160 pages
9780141336206 • $7.99 (NCR)
160 pages
9780141321233 • $7.99 (NCR)
144 pages
9780141336213 • $8.99 (NCR)
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160 pages
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YOUNG SAMURAI
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The Ring
of Earth
(Young Samurai,
Book 4)
336 pages
9780141332536
The Ring
of Water
(Young Samurai,
Book 5)
320 pages
9780141332543
The Ring
of Fire
(Young Samurai,
Book 6)
352 pages
9780141332550
The Ring
of Wind
The Ring
of Sky
368 pages
9780141339719
384 pages
9780141339726
(Young Samurai,
Book 7)
(Young Samurai,
Book 8)
259
Title Index
0 to 20........................................... 18
10 Andersen Fairy Tales.................. 50
100 Ways to Calm the Crying....... 252
101 Awesome Builds.................... 224
1836: Fighting Bones.................... 170
1841: The Bushranger’s Boys........ 170
1844: The Last Horse Race............ 170
1854: Eureka Boys........................ 171
1915: Jimmy’s War....................... 171
1931: Tough Times....................... 171
20 Tips for Parents........................ 246
A Is for Alphabet....................... 94, 95
A Is for Aspen................................. 93
Aa to Zz.......................................... 18
Abbey Leads the Way................... 154
Abbey Spells Trouble..................... 154
Action Heroes............................... 227
Addition....................................... 221
Advanced Computational Skills..... 221
Adventures of Huckleberry
Finn, The.................................... 123
Adventures of Pinocchio, The........ 119
Adventures of the Little Wooden
Horse......................................... 124
Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The.... 123
Adventures with Music................. 160
Alexandra..................................... 133
Alfie and the Big Boys..................... 88
Alfie and the Birthday Surprise........ 88
Alfie Gets in First............................. 88
Alfie Gives a Hand.......................... 88
Alfie Weather................................. 88
Alfie Wins a Prize............................ 88
Alfie’s Alphabet.............................. 88
Alfie’s Christmas............................. 88
Alfie’s Feet...................................... 88
Alfie’s Numbers.............................. 88
Alice and the Apple Blossom
Fair............................................ 254
Alice in the Spotlight..................... 148
Alice in Wonderland....................... 30
Alice of Peppermint Grove............ 254
Alice Stories, The.......................... 154
Alice Through the LookingGlass.......................................... 120
Alice’s Adventures in
Wonderland........... 34, 81, 125, 126
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland:
The Little Folks’ Edition.............. 127
Alice-Miranda............................... 149
Alice-Miranda at Camp................. 149
Alice-Miranda at the Palace........... 149
Alice-Miranda in Japan.................. 149
Alice-Miranda in New York........... 149
Alice-Miranda in Paris................... 149
Alice-Miranda Shines Bright.......... 149
Alice-Miranda Shows the Way...... 149
All Aboard!..................................... 14
All Through the Year..................... 255
Alphabet Cities......................... 92, 93
Amazing Mr Zooty!....................... 114
Amazing Water............................... 58
American Adventure....................... 91
Amina........................................... 185
And All That Jazz.......................... 176
Anglo-Saxons................................ 211
Angry BirdsTM Downloaded............. 16
Animal Music.................................... 6
Animal Rescue................................ 24
Anne of Avonlea........................... 123
Anne of Green Gables.................. 123
Ant and Bee................................... 57
Ant and Bee................................... 57
Ant and Bee and Kind Dog............. 57
Ant and Bee and the ABC............... 57
Ant and Bee and the Doctor........... 57
260
Ant and Bee and the Rainbow........ 57
Ant and Bee and the Secret............ 57
Ant and Bee Count 1 2 3................ 57
Ant and Bee Go Shopping.............. 57
Ant and Bee Three Story
Collection.................................... 57
Ant and Bee Time........................... 57
Ants................................................ 20
Apple Pigs....................................... 70
Arctic Little Folk............................ 159
Army of the Undead, The.............. 166
Around the World in Eighty
Days.......................................... 120
Around the World with Ant
and Bee....................................... 57
At the Show................................. 253
Athens Is Saved!........................... 156
Ava and the Little Folk.................... 52
Axel Scheffler Treasury of Rhyming
Stories......................................... 13
B Is for Boston................................ 93
Baby for Loving, A.......................... 67
Bake Babushka!.............................. 78
Barry Loser.................................... 138
Barry Loser and the Case of the
Crumpled Carton....................... 138
Barry Loser and the Holiday of
Doom........................................ 138
Baseball History for Kids................ 204
Basic Computational Skills............. 221
Battle for the Golden Egg, The...... 142
Battle of Britain............................. 168
Beach Buddies.............................. 151
Beast Charming............................ 190
Belinda Murrell..................... 178, 179
Benji Bear’s Busy Day...................... 12
Bible Promises............................... 238
Bible Promises for Baby’s
Baptism..................................... 238
Bible Promises for Baby’s
Christening................................ 238
Bible Promises for Baby’s
Dedication................................. 238
Big Book of Building, Mods &
Circuits, The............................... 225
Big Book of Building, The.............. 225
Big Book of Mr Badger, The.......... 136
Big Thursday................................. 252
Birds............................................... 20
Birthday of the Infanta, The.......... 193
Birthday Treasure............................ 15
Black Beauty........................... 30, 123
Blame It on the Boo-gie................ 141
Blast Off!........................................ 14
Blaze of Glory............................... 180
Blitzcat.......................................... 157
Bloodstone................................... 196
Blue Fairy Book, The...................... 117
Bob Hartman’s Bible Baddies......... 243
Bob the Bursting Bear................... 132
Body, The....................................... 21
Bones, The.................................... 188
Borderlands.................................. 167
Boris the Boastful Frog.................... 97
Boudicat!...................................... 139
Boy and the Owl, The................... 104
Boy Versus Rat Dog....................... 253
Boy with Two Heads, The.............. 181
Boys United.................................. 257
Brain Games for Clever Kids.......... 229
BraveMouse Readers..................... 130
Brazil............................................ 210
Breaking Pointe............................. 177
Bridie’s Fire................................... 200
Britain Through the Ages.............. 211
Broomstick Bike, The..................... 182
Brotherhood of Thieves................. 166
Brothers of the Buffalo.................. 188
Budgie Likes to Boogie!, The......... 233
Bump............................................ 252
Burning Moon.............................. 165
Bush Baby Rescue......................... 253
Buzzy Bee......................................... 3
Buzzy Bee’s Birthday Party................. 3
Buzzy Bee’s Food Shapes.................. 3
C Is for Chicago.............................. 93
Cafe................................................. 2
Call of the Wild and White
Fang, The................................... 123
Call of the Wild, The..................... 119
Calm Baby, Gently............................ 5
Camilla the Not-So-Quick
Chameleon................................ 129
Captain Fantastic.......................... 257
Captured!..................................... 163
Caramel Tree Readers
Level 2............................... 128, 129
Caramel Tree Readers
Starter Level............................... 128
Carousel....................................... 189
Cat that Climbed the Christmas
Tree, The................................... 116
Celts............................................. 211
Chance of a Lifetime..................... 174
Charlie Chick Goes to School.......... 74
Charlie Crow in the Snow............... 76
Charlie Girl — “Tails” of a Very
Original Poodle.......................... 102
Charlie Girl Hits Hollywood . . .
An L.A. Only Adventure!............ 102
Charlie Girl: A Story of Love
and Instinct................................ 102
Charlie Girl: Her Very Happy Life in
the Town She Calls Home, New
York City!.................................. 102
Charlie Girl: Lost in the Tents at
Fashion Week—Paris!................ 102
Chasing the Valley........................ 167
Chasing the Valley........................ 167
Cheer Up Your Teddy Bear,
Emily Brown!............................. 109
Chicken Clicking............................. 85
Chicken Licken................................ 26
Chimpanzee Children of Gombe..... 45
China............................................ 210
Chocolate Mousse for Greedy
Goose............................................ 6
Christmas Carol, A.......... 30, 121–123
Circles............................................. 41
Circus Act..................................... 163
Classic Tales of Babar.................... 122
Classic Tales of Oscar Wilde.......... 122
Clementine Rose........................... 147
Clementine Rose and the Ballet
Break-In..................................... 147
Clementine Rose and the Famous
Friend........................................ 147
Clementine Rose and the Farm
Fiasco........................................ 147
Clementine Rose and the Perfect
Present...................................... 147
Clementine Rose and the Pet Day
Disaster...................................... 147
Clementine Rose and the Seaside
Escape....................................... 147
Clementine Rose and the Surprise
Visitor........................................ 147
Clementine Rose and the Treasure
Box............................................ 147
Clemetine Rose and the Movie
Magic........................................ 147
Common Core.............................. 220
Common Core Math
Kindergarten.............................. 220
Complete Math Success................ 219
Complete Math Success Grade 1.... 219
Complete Math Success Grade 2.... 219
Complete Math Success Grade 3.... 219
Complete Math Success Grade 4.... 219
Complete Math Success Grade 5.... 219
Complete Math Success Grade 6.... 219
Con-nerd...................................... 254
Convent, The................................ 201
Cooks & Kids........................ 249, 252
Cooks & Kids Too......................... 249
Cool Architecture.......................... 202
Cool Art........................................ 202
Cool Astronomy............................ 202
Cool Philosophy............................ 203
Cool Science Tricks....................... 202
Coolest Pool, The.......................... 140
Country of Wolves........................ 192
Cracked........................................ 200
Creative Dance & Learning............ 217
Crikey and Cat................................ 61
Croc on the Rock............................ 96
Cryptic Casebook of Coco
Carlomagno and Alberta, The.... 131
Crystal Bay Girls............................ 184
Cubs in a Tub............................... 130
Cuckoo in the Nest....................... 186
Curious Critters................................. 9
Curious Critters Board Books............. 9
Curious Critters Marine..................... 9
Curious Critters Volume Two............ 9
Curious Critters: Michigan................ 9
Curious Critters: Ohio....................... 9
Curious Minds.............................. 208
Curse of the Oni........................... 143
Dad Factor, The............................ 252
Daisy All Alone.............................. 152
Daisy in the Mansion..................... 152
Daisy on the Road......................... 152
Dance Till You Drop...................... 177
Danger Island................................ 163
Dark Spaces.................................. 164
Darkness Slipped In......................... 73
Date with Destiny......................... 175
Day of the Dreadful Undead......... 143
Deep in the Green Wood.............. 232
Demons of Dunkirk....................... 169
Devil’s Fire, The............................. 166
Devoted Friend, The/The Nightingale
and the Rose.............................. 193
Dinnertime.................................... 251
Dinosaurs........................................ 21
Discovering Literature Series:
Challenging Level....................... 222
Dismal Daffodil, The...................... 131
Division......................................... 221
Do You Dare?....................... 170, 171
Dobbin and the Silver Shoes.......... 116
Doctor White.................................. 45
Dog Detectives: Lost in
London, The................................ 91
Dog Tags...................................... 160
Don’t Do That!............................... 81
Don’t Forget Tiggs!....................... 132
Don’t Look Now........................... 137
Don’t Look Now 1........................ 137
Don’t Look Now 2........................ 137
Don’t Look Now 3........................ 137
Don’t Look Now 4........................ 137
Don’t Put Dave in the
Microwave!............................... 233
Doodle Jump® Downloaded............ 17
Doombringer................................ 181
Double Disaster!........................... 175
Title Index
Down with the Romans!............... 156
Dracula......................................... 123
Dragon Frontier............................ 165
Dragon Frontier............................ 165
Dream Baby Guide: Sleep.............. 245
Dreamless..................................... 190
Dreams Are Made for Children....... 59
Dropping In.................................. 164
Dunkirk......................................... 168
Duty Calls..................................... 168
E Is for Egypt................................... 95
Eagle & the Wren, The.................... 45
Early Learning Fun......................... 218
Easy Read Sherlock Holmes........... 209
Eat Baby, Healthy.............................. 5
Edge Chronicles, The..................... 181
Eeeek, Mouse!................................ 82
Egg, The......................................... 21
Egmont Classics........................ 34, 35
Egmont Heritage........................... 122
Elizabeth Clark Story Books,
The............................................ 116
Elves and the Shoemaker, The......... 26
Emily Brown.......................... 108, 109
Emily Brown and the Elephant
Emergency................................. 108
Emily Brown and the Thing........... 108
Emily Sanders Mystery
series, The.................................. 159
Emma Saves the Day..................... 154
Enormous Turnip, The..................... 28
Esther’s Rainbow............................ 62
Evening at Alfie’s, An...................... 88
Excellent Invention, An.................. 140
Extraordinary Adventures of
Mr Benn, The............................. 105
Extraordinary Adventures of Mr Benn
Diver, The.................................. 105
Extraordinary Adventures of Mr Benn
Spaceman, The.......................... 105
Eye of the Cyclaw......................... 139
Fabulous Foskett Family Circus,
The.............................................. 86
Fairy Books................................... 117
Fairy Tales from Many Lands......... 122
Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde............. 193
Fairytale Hairdresser, The................ 89
Fairytale Hairdresser, The................ 89
Fairytale Hairdresser and
Cinderella, The............................. 89
Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping
Beauty, The.................................. 89
Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow
White, The................................... 89
Fairytale Hairdresser and the Little
Mermaid, The.............................. 89
Farm Friends................................. 253
Farmer and the Beet, The.............. 128
Fashion Frightmare!...................... 175
Fat Ferdie...................................... 255
Fat Ladies Club, The...................... 256
Felty Flaps......................................... 1
Fever (Book 1)............................... 256
Final Battle, The............................ 166
Find King Alfred!.......................... 156
Fionnuala...................................... 133
First Discovery Music..................... 216
First Favourite Tales................... 26–29
First Steps in Music series................ 56
First Third, The.............................. 252
First Voyage, The.......................... 254
First-Time Father........................... 252
Five Children & It.......................... 123
Five Nice Mice................................. 43
Five Nice Mice & the Great Car
Race............................................ 43
Five Nice Mice Build a House........... 43
Flick.............................................. 201
Flipping Out!................................ 175
Flowers........................................... 20
Flying Save!, The........................... 258
Flying Solo.................................... 175
Food of Love, The......................... 252
Football Academy......................... 257
For Kids series....................... 204, 205
Forever Clover............................... 154
Forever Friends Sticker & Activity
Book.......................................... 154
Forgotten Pearl, The...................... 178
Four Little Pigs, The......................... 91
Four Seasons of Lucy
McKenzie, The........................... 200
Fox and the Crow, The.................. 128
Fractions....................................... 221
Free Kick....................................... 257
Frog Prince, The............................ 128
From Preschool to the
Penitentiary................................ 223
Gareth Moore............................... 229
Gay & Lesbian History for Kids...... 205
George Gets Dressed.................... 111
George Goes on a Plane............... 110
George Goes Swimming............... 111
George Toddler Books.......... 110, 111
George Visits the Doctor............... 110
Get to the Core of State
Standards.................................. 220
Gingerbread Man, The.................... 26
Giver: A Teaching Guide, The........ 222
Go, Maddie, Go!.......................... 154
Gobbledygook Is Eating a
Book, The.................................. 255
Gobbolino the Witch’s Cat............ 124
Go-Carts, Catapults & Midnight
Feasts........................................ 208
Golden Age, The........................... 118
Goldilocks and the Three
Bears..................................... 28, 36
Good Morning Mr Pancakes........... 60
Good Wives.................................. 123
Graham Greene.............................. 87
Grandma’s Red Silk Dress.............. 100
Graveyard Book, The: A Teaching
Guide........................................ 222
Great Cake Bake, The................... 160
Great Expectations........................ 123
Great Fire...................................... 169
Great Galactic Ghoul, The............. 232
Great Pet Plan, The....................... 253
Green Fairy Book, The................... 117
Grey Fairy Book, The..................... 117
Grimm’s Fairy Tales....................... 122
Gulliver’s Travels............................. 31
Hammy the Wonder Hamster........ 257
Happy Birthday with Ant
and Bee....................................... 57
Happy Christmas Hammy the
Wonder Hamster....................... 257
Happy Prince, The......................... 193
Happy Street..................................... 2
Hard to Swallow Tale of Jonah
and the Whale, The................... 243
Hare & the Hedgehog, The............. 49
Harold and Grace.......................... 103
Harry and the Dinosaurs................ 258
Have You Met Scribble?.................. 79
Heart of Gold................................ 180
Heidi....................................... 31, 123
Helix and the Arrival...................... 183
Hello from Nowhere....................... 90
Hello! London................................. 11
Henny Penny................................... 39
Henry David Thoreau for Kids........ 205
Henry Ford for Kids....................... 204
Here Comes a Kiss.......................... 68
Hesperus Minor Classics........ 118, 119
Highlanders, The........................... 166
Hippo Has a Hat................................ 7
History Mystery, The..................... 182
Hit the Streets............................... 176
Hobbit, The: A Teaching Guide..... 222
Holiday Hullabaloo........................ 134
Hollis Family Books........................ 186
Homework.................................... 251
Hoodwinked!................................ 252
Horror........................................... 164
Hour of Need................................ 180
How Animals Sleep......................... 21
How Mothers Love........................ 248
Hunger Games, The: A Teaching
Guide........................................ 222
Hunter’s Moon............................. 197
Hush, The..................................... 198
I Am Not a Loser........................... 138
I Am So over Being a Loser............ 138
I Am Sort of a Loser...................... 138
I Am Spartapuss............................ 139
I Am Still Not a Loser..................... 138
I Spy Bible..................................... 241
I Wanna Be a Dinosaur!.................. 56
I, Humanity................................... 104
Illustrated Christmas Cracker, The.... 86
In the Fields and the Trenches....... 207
India Dark..................................... 200
Intern, The.................................... 256
Ireland.......................................... 210
Ironheart....................................... 196
Is It Because?.................................. 81
Ivory Rose, The.............................. 179
Izzy Folau...................................... 174
Jack and Nancy............................... 86
Jack and the Beanstalk.............. 28, 37
Jennie Jenkins................................. 56
John Diamond.............................. 123
John Williamson’s Christmas in
Australia.................................... 255
Joke Book..................................... 163
Julia Donaldson............................. 6, 7
Juliet, Nearly a Vet................ 151, 253
Julius Caesar................................. 212
Jungle Book, The............ 31, 123, 124
Junk Drawer Chemistry................. 207
Just Henry..................................... 187
Just So Stories......... 35, 120, 123, 124
Kamik’s First Sled............................ 54
Kangaroos Hop............................... 63
Kate Plays Detective...................... 154
Katie............................................. 106
Katie and the British Artists........... 106
Katie and the Dinosaurs................ 106
Katie and the Spanish Princess...... 106
Katie and the Starry Night............. 106
Katie and the Waterlily Pond......... 106
Katie in London............................ 106
Katie in Scotland........................... 106
Katie’s Picture Show..................... 106
Kidnapped.................................... 123
Kids’ Book of Crosswords, The...... 229
Kids’ Book of Mazes, The.............. 229
Kids’ Book of Puzzles, The............. 229
Kids’ Book of Wordsearches, The.. 229
Kipper........................................... 107
Kipper........................................... 107
Kipper’s Beach Ball........................ 107
Kipper’s Birthday........................... 107
Kipper’s Christmas Eve.................. 107
Kipper’s Little Friends.................... 107
Kipper’s Monster.......................... 107
Kipper’s Snowy Day...................... 107
Kipper’s Toybox............................ 107
Kitchen Garden Cooking with
Kids........................................... 252
Knock! Knock! Open the Door........ 13
L Is for London................................ 94
Ladybird Classics....................... 30–33
Ladybird Stories for 2 Year Olds.... 256
Ladybird Stories for 3 Year Olds.... 256
Ladybird Stories for 4 Year Olds.... 256
Ladybird Stories for 5 Year Olds.... 256
Large Mammals, Stick Insects &
Other Social Misfits.................... 195
Last Elephant, The......................... 253
Legend of Ironheart...................... 196
Legs................................................ 65
Leo Da Vinci vs. the Ice-cream
Domination League.................... 180
Lesson for Lina, A......................... 254
Let’s Look................................. 22, 23
Let’s Look for Butterflies................. 23
Let’s Look for Garden Birds............. 23
Let’s Look for Garden Wildlife......... 23
Let’s Look for Minibeasts................ 22
Let’s Look for Trees......................... 23
Let’s Look for Wild Flowers............. 23
Let’s Look in Ponds & Rivers............ 23
Let’s Look in Woods & Forests......... 23
Let’s Look on the Farm.................... 23
Let’s Look on the Seashore............. 23
Letters Are for Learning.................... 4
Letters from Around the World..... 210
Lewis Carroll......................... 126, 127
Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures
in Wonderland........................... 257
Lewis Carroll’s Puzzles in
Wonderland............................... 228
Life and Adventures of Santa
Claus, The.................................. 118
Like a Wolf..................................... 48
Lily and the Fairy House................ 255
Lina at the Games......................... 254
Lina’s Many Lives.......................... 254
Lion Book of Christmas
Poems, The................................ 234
Lion Picture Bible, The................... 239
Lion Storyteller Bedtime
Book, The.................................. 115
Lion Storyteller Bedtime
Book, The.................................. 237
Lion Storyteller Bible, The.............. 237
Lion Storyteller Book of
Parables, The............................. 237
Lion Storyteller Christmas
Book, The.................................. 237
Little Black Fish, The...................... 192
Little Bookshop and the Origami
Army!, The.................................. 83
Little Fire Engine, The...................... 87
Little Flower King, The.................... 44
Little Horse Bus, The....................... 87
Little Love Song, A........................ 187
Little Mermaid, The......................... 50
Little Miss Muffet Counts to
Ten............................................ 114
Little Moon Raven, The................... 47
Little Princess, A...................... 35, 123
Little Red Hen, The.......................... 29
Little Red Riding Hood.............. 27, 38
Little Women................................ 123
Locket of Dreams, The.................. 179
Looming Lamplight, The............... 131
Lord of the Flies, The: A Teaching
Guide....................................... 222
Lost Dogs, The.............................. 151
Lost World Circus.......................... 253
261
Title Index
Louis Armstrong........................... 216
Love Baby Healthy............................. 5
Love Bites..................................... 175
Love You, Me............................... 231
Lucky Break.................................. 175
Lucy & Tom at the Seaside.............. 88
Luke & the Little Seed..................... 42
Lulu Bell................................ 144, 145
Lulu Bell and the Arabian
Nights........................................ 144
Lulu Bell and the Birthday
Unicorn...................................... 145
Lulu Bell and the Christmas Elf...... 145
Lulu Bell and the Circus Pup.......... 145
Lulu Bell and the Cubby Fort......... 145
Lulu Bell and the Fairy Penguin...... 145
Lulu Bell and the Koala Joey.......... 144
Lulu Bell and the Magical
Garden...................................... 145
Lulu Bell and the Moon
Dragon...................................... 145
Lulu Bell and the Pirate Fun........... 144
Lulu Bell and the Pyjama Party....... 145
Lulu Bell and the Sea Turtle........... 145
Lulu Bell and the Tiger Cub........... 145
Macbeth....................................... 212
Machine Gunners......................... 157
Macmillan Classics................ 124, 125
Mad About Mega Beasts!............. 112
Maggie Mouse –The Educated
Mouse....................................... 129
Magic Porridge Pot, The.................. 29
Magnus.......................................... 66
Maisie Moo and Invisible Lucy......... 61
Man with the Twisted Lip, The...... 209
Marooned in the Arctic................. 206
Master Builder 3.0 Advanced........ 225
Master the Mods!......................... 224
Matilda’s Lost and Found.............. 154
Maze of the Minopaw.................. 139
Meet Alice.................................... 254
Meet Daisy.................................... 152
Meet Lina..................................... 254
Meet Pearlie.................................. 153
Meet Ruby.................................... 254
Melric............................................. 84
Melric and the Dragon.................... 84
Melric and the Petnapping.............. 84
Melric and the Sorcerer................... 84
Melric the Magician Who Lost
His Magic..................................... 84
minedition minibooks............... 44, 50
Minton Goes!............................... 132
Minton Goes! Underwater & Home
at Last........................................ 132
Minton series................................ 132
Minty and Tink.............................. 114
Missing Jack.................................... 64
Missing Mongoose, The................ 131
Modern Grandparenting............... 246
Moment of Truth.......................... 180
Monster Surprise!, A..................... 258
Monsterbook: Rumblefart and the
Beastly Bottom........................... 258
Monsters, Inc.................................. 19
More and More Ant and Bee.......... 57
More Ant and Bee......................... 57
Morris the Mankiest Monster........ 112
Mother Earth and Her Children....... 55
Mother Earth and Her Children
Coloring Book.............................. 55
Mr Badger.................................... 136
Mr Badger and the Big Surprise..... 136
Mr Badger and the Difficult
Duchess..................................... 136
262
Mr Badger and the Magic
Mirror........................................ 136
Mr Badger and the Missing
Ape........................................... 136
Mr Bean’s Disastrous Do-It-Yourself
Doodle Book.............................. 228
Mr Bean’s Joke Book..................... 228
Mr Bear........................................ 109
Mr Bear Babysits........................... 109
Mr Super Poopy Pants..................... 64
Mr. Willy-Nilly and Zoey’s
Dream....................................... 100
Multiplication................................ 221
My Bedtime Monster...................... 44
My Big Kindergarten Book............ 218
My Big Preschool Book.................. 218
My English Activity Book............... 218
My First 100 English Words........... 213
My First 100 French Words........... 213
My First 100 Spanish Words.......... 213
My First 1000 English Words......... 213
My First 1000 French Words......... 213
My First 1000 Spanish Words........ 213
My First 1000 Words..................... 213
My First Discoveries................... 20, 21
My First Dot-to-Dot....................... 244
My First Dot-to-Dot In the
Beginning.................................. 244
My First Dot-to-Dot Lost Sheep
Story......................................... 244
My First Dot-to-Dot Noah’s Ark..... 244
My First London Bus........................ 10
My First London Bus Buggy
Buddy.......................................... 11
My First London Sticker Book.......... 11
My First London Taxi....................... 10
My First London Taxi Buggy
Buddy.......................................... 11
My Life & Other Massive
Mistakes.................................... 183
My Life & Other Stuff I Made
Up............................................. 183
My Life & Other Stuff That Went
Wrong....................................... 183
My Math Activity Book.................. 218
My Mini Midwife.......................... 245
My Sister the Vampire................... 175
My Stinky New School.................... 64
My Very First................................. 242
My Very First Bible........................ 242
My Very First Bible........................ 242
My Very First Prayers..................... 242
N Is for New York........................... 92
Nameless One, The....................... 181
Nanny Piggins....................... 172, 173
Nanny Piggins and the Accidental
Blast-Off.................................... 172
Nanny Piggins and the Daring
Rescue....................................... 173
Nanny Piggins and the Pursuit
of Justice................................... 173
Nanny Piggins and the Race to
Power........................................ 173
Nanny Piggins and the Rival
Ringmaster................................ 172
Nat Fantastic and the Brave
Knights of Old........................... 112
Nativity, The.................................... 48
Naughty Kid’s Handbook, The....... 230
Naughty Nigel................................. 81
Naveed......................................... 185
Never Give a Duck a Pen!.............. 233
New Kind of Dreaming, A............. 198
New Royal Baby, The...................... 80
Newspaper Boy and Origami Girl!... 83
Night Vision.................................. 194
Nim’s Island.................................. 155
Nino’s Magical Night....................... 42
No Match for Dani........................ 148
No More Kissing!.......................... 114
No Nonsense Guide to Green
Parenting, The........................... 250
No Stars to Wish On..................... 184
Not Now, Bernard........................... 85
Number, Number, Cut a
Cucumber.................................. 233
Nursery Alice, The......................... 127
O Is for Olympics............................. 95
Ogres Do Disco............................. 158
Oh No!........................................... 25
Oliver Twist............................. 32, 123
Olivia Plays Her Part...................... 154
Olivia’s Fantastic Gymnastics......... 154
Ollie and the Wind.......................... 77
Olympuss Games, The................... 139
Once Upon a Timeless Tale....... 36–39
One Mole Digging a Hole.................. 7
One Small Island........................... 255
One, Two, Peekaboo!....................... 1
Orchard Book of Classic Shakespeare
Verse, The.................................. 114
Origami Girl.................................... 83
Oscar Got the Blame....................... 81
Other Side of Nowhere, The.......... 194
Our Australian Girl........ 152–154, 254
Our First Caribou Hunt.................... 54
Our Island..................................... 255
Out to Launch............................... 184
Owl, The......................................... 21
Painting Heaven............................ 104
Pandora Jones: Admission............. 199
Paper Toys.................................... 227
Papercraft Colouring Book............ 226
Paradise Bird, The........................... 47
Parenting by Heart........................ 255
Parenting Without God................. 250
Paris, Modigliani & Me.................. 191
Parlour Games for Modern
Families...................................... 256
PatrickGeorge........................... 24, 25
Pause, The.................................... 197
Peacetime for Alice....................... 254
Pearlie........................................... 146
Pearlie and Great Aunt Garnet...... 146
Pearlie and Her Pink Shell.............. 146
Pearlie and Jasper......................... 146
Pearlie and Opal............................ 146
Pearlie and Sapphire..................... 146
Pearlie and the Big Doll................. 146
Pearlie and the Cherry Blossom
Fairy........................................... 146
Pearlie and the Christmas Angel.... 146
Pearlie and the Fairy Queen........... 146
Pearlie and the Flamenco Fairy...... 146
Pearlie and the Imperial Princess.... 146
Pearlie and the Lost Handbag........ 146
Pearlie and the Silver Fern Fairy..... 146
Pearlie Goes to Rio........................ 146
Pearlie in Central Park................... 146
Pearlie in Paris............................... 146
Pearlie in the Park......................... 146
Pearlie the Spy.............................. 153
Pearlie’s Ghost.............................. 153
Pearlie’s Pet Rescue....................... 153
Peekaboo........................................ 42
Peekaboo, Hello You!....................... 1
Peekaboo! Who Are You?................ 1
Penguins......................................... 20
Perfect Pet, The............................. 141
Perplexing Pineapple, The............. 131
Pet Shop........................................... 2
Peter Pan.................. 32, 34, 113, 123
Peter Pan and Wendy.................... 113
Phonics Storybook Set: Short Vowels
and Magic E.............................. 128
Pink Fairy Book, The...................... 117
Pinkerton, Baloney and
Geewizz..................................... 129
Pinocchio Learns to Love............... 128
Piotr Iliych Tchaikovsky.................. 216
Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers.............. 90
Playground Pets............................ 151
Playing Time................................. 223
Poetry................................... 232, 233
Poland.......................................... 210
Polly Parrot Picks a Pirate................. 71
Poppy Cat................................. 14, 15
Poppy Cat’s Sticker Scene Fun!....... 15
Powers, The.................................. 158
Powers, The.................................. 158
Prayer for World Peace, A............... 45
Predators: The Whole Tooth-andClaw Story................................. 214
Preschool Fun............................... 218
Princess and the Pea, The................ 36
Princess Is Coming to Town, The... 101
Princess Mirror-Belle...................... 150
Princess Mirror-Belle...................... 150
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Party
Hoppers..................................... 150
Princess Pig................................... 130
Prison Break.................................. 163
Professor Rush and the Super
Shuttle Shoes............................. 129
Promise, The................................. 258
Pucker Power................................ 158
Puss in Boots................................... 39
Queen & Mr Brown, The: A Day for
Dinosaurs..................................... 71
Queen & Mr Brown: A Night in the
Natural History Museum, The....... 71
Quentin Blake’s ABC....................... 86
Quentin Blake’s Amazing Animal
Stories......................................... 86
Quentin Blake’s Nursery Rhyme
Book............................................ 86
Quentin Blake’s Ten Frogs............... 86
Quick Reference Guides................ 251
Quincy Jordan............................... 184
Quiz Book for Clever Kids............. 229
Rabbits Don’t Lay Eggs!.................... 8
Race for Shogun’s Treasure,
The............................................ 142
Race to the White House.............. 222
Railway Children, The................... 123
Raising Competent Teenagers....... 247
Rat Attack..................................... 130
Read Baby, Every Day........................ 5
Read-Along Bible Stories............... 240
Reading the Game........................ 257
Real Thing, The............................. 257
Reality Check................................ 174
Red Apple, The............................... 49
Red Fairy Book, The...................... 117
Red, Blue, Peekaboo!........................ 1
Rescue on Nim’s Island.................. 155
Ring of Earth, The......................... 259
Ring of Fire, The............................ 259
Ring of Sky, The............................ 259
Ring of Water, The....................... 259
Ring of Wind, The........................ 259
River Charm, The.......................... 179
Roar to the Rescue!...................... 258
Robert Westall.............................. 157
Robots and the Whole Technology
Story.......................................... 214
Title Index / Publisher Index
Rocket Rider................................. 163
Rollercoaster!................................ 161
Roman Britain............................... 211
Romeo and Juliet.......................... 212
Rosie’s Hat...................................... 75
Ruby and the Country Cousins...... 254
Ruby of Kettle Farm...................... 254
Ruby Talisman, The....................... 178
Run.............................................. 253
Runaways..................................... 255
S Is for Seattle................................. 92
Sadako’s Cranes............................. 46
Samurai vs Ninja................... 142, 143
Say Boo to the Animals!.................. 12
Say Goodnight to the Sleepy
Animals!...................................... 12
Say Hello......................................... 12
Say Hello to the Snowy Animals!..... 12
Scarlett and the Scratchy Moon...... 61
Scent of Something Sneaky, The... 159
School Days for Ruby.................... 254
Science Sorted.............................. 214
Sci-Fi............................................. 164
Scourge of Jericho, The................. 166
Secret Garden, The................. 32, 123
Secret Life of Maeve Lee Kwong,
The............................................ 200
Secret Santa.................................. 163
Secret Superhero.......................... 253
Secrets & Spies.............................. 175
Secrets Club, The.......................... 148
Secrets of the Henna Girl.............. 258
Selection of Nonsense Verse, A..... 122
Selfish Giant, The/The Star
Child.......................................... 193
Sequin Star, The............................ 178
Shakespeare for Everyone............. 212
Shiny Guys, The............................ 253
Sick-Well Day, The........................ 141
Sign of Four, The.......................... 209
Silver Shoes........................... 176, 177
Singin’ in the Drain....................... 135
Singing Ape, The.......................... 253
Skyfire.......................................... 167
Sleep Baby, Safe and Snug................ 5
Sleeping Like a Baby..................... 253
Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen, The. 29
Snowball, The................................. 42
Snow-Smashers!, The................... 258
So, You Want to Be a Wizard?...... 232
Soldier’s Gift, The......................... 255
Something Stinks!......................... 159
Son of Spartapuss......................... 139
Special Kev..................................... 61
Speckled Band, The....................... 209
Spider and the Candy Lady........... 101
Spiders.......................................... 196
Splosh for the Billabong.................. 63
Spooktacular!............................... 175
Spoonful of Jam, A....................... 186
Spurt............................................ 194
Spy Dog........................ 161–163, 259
Spy Dog................................ 163, 259
Spy Dog & Spy Dog Captured!
Bind-Up..................................... 259
Spy Dog Joke Book....................... 259
Spy Dog Teacher’s Pet................... 259
Spy Dog Unleashed....................... 259
Spy Dog: Captured!...................... 259
Spy Dog: Rocket Rider................... 259
Spy Dog: Secret Santa................... 259
Spy Pups....................... 162, 163, 258
Spy Pups: Circus Act..................... 258
Spy Pups: Danger Island................ 258
Spy Pups: Prison Break.................. 258
Spy Pups: Treasure Quest.............. 258
Squares........................................... 41
Stake Out!.................................... 175
Star Style...................................... 175
Starting Early................................ 160
Stem Cells Are Everywhere!.......... 217
Stepping Up.................................. 160
Sticker Family, The: For You,
Dad........................................... 231
Stories for Halloween.................... 123
Storm Chaser................................ 161
Story of Easter, The....................... 235
Story of Scotland, The................... 214
Straight Forward Math Series........ 221
Striking Out.................................. 257
Subtraction................................... 221
Summer of Firsts........................... 160
Superbrain.................................... 163
Supermarket..................................... 2
Superstars..................................... 227
Surfacing...................................... 189
Survival Camp............................... 162
Take Two...................................... 175
Tale of Avalon, The....................... 129
Taming the Tiger Parent................ 248
Teach Your Child Bridge............... 249
Teacher’s Pet................................ 163
Teddy Robinson Storybook,
The............................................ 124
Temperament Tools...................... 245
Tempest, The................................ 212
Ten Scared Fish............................... 63
Thai-riffic!..................................... 255
This Ordinary Life.......................... 191
Three Billy Goats Gruff, The...... 27, 39
Three Heads of Cerberus, The....... 164
Three Little Pigs, The......... 27, 38, 128
Three Musketeers, The.................... 33
Three Silly Chickens........................ 97
Through My Eyes.......................... 185
Through the LookingGlass.................................. 125, 126
Time for Bed, Nori........................... 40
Time of Trial.................................. 180
Time Shift Trilogy, The.................. 190
Timeliners..................................... 156
Tinklers Three, The................ 140, 141
Tiny Tots....................................... 236
Tiny Tots Bible............................... 236
Tiny Tots Christmas....................... 236
Tiny Tots Easter............................. 236
Tiny Tots Prayers........................... 236
Tobermory Cat, The...................... 103
Tobermory Cat, The 1, 2, 3........... 103
Today We Have No Plans.............. 256
Toddle Waddle................................. 7
Toddler Tactics.............................. 253
Tony Robinson’s Weird World
of Wonders................................ 215
Tony Robinson’s Weird World
of Wonders! Egyptians............... 215
Tony Robinson’s Weird World
of Wonders! Romans................. 215
Too Cool for School, Hammy the
Wonder Hamster!...................... 257
Too Many Elephants in This
House........................................ 256
Too Many Ponies.......................... 182
Toxic Childhood............................ 248
Toy Shop.......................................... 2
Tractors.......................................... 20
Training School............................. 162
Treasure Island.......... 33, 34, 120, 123
Treasure Quest.............................. 163
Triangles......................................... 41
Tricky Teens.................................. 247
Troll’s Treasure.............................. 135
Truth about Tash, The................... 148
Tudors.......................................... 211
Twelve Dancing Princesses, The....... 37
Twelve Days of Christmas, The........ 86
Twin Spins.................................... 175
Two Peas in a Pod........................... 61
Tyrannosaurus Series....................... 99
UEFA Champions League Fact
File............................................. 230
Ugly Duckling, The.......................... 37
Ultimate Creator, The................... 225
Ultimate Guide to Mastering
Circuit Power!, The.................... 225
Ultimate Toy Collector.................. 226
Un monde fantastique.................... 58
Unexpected Crocodile, The............. 63
Unleashed!................................... 163
Unlocking Your Child’s Genius...... 246
Vasilisa the Beautiful....................... 51
Very Good Idea, A........................ 140
Very Pirate Christmas, A................ 234
Vintage Children’s Classics............ 123
W Is for Washington DC................. 93
Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou!................. 72
Walk on the Shoreline, A................ 53
Walter’s Wheels................................ 4
Wardens, The............................... 166
Watch This Space.......................... 184
Way Back Then............................... 54
Way I Love You, The......................... 8
Weather......................................... 21
Wet Hen....................................... 130
What Happened at Wizard
School....................................... 101
When a Dragon Moves In............... 98
When a Dragon Moves In............... 98
When a Dragon Moves In Again..... 98
When I Grow Up . . ........................ 25
When Parents Expect Too Much.... 251
Where Is Galah?............................. 69
Where Is My Bear?.......................... 96
White Horse of Zennor and Other
Stories, The................................ 155
Whizzy Wheels............................... 10
Wild Eggs....................................... 52
Wind in the Willows,
The................................ 33, 35, 123
Wishbird, The............................... 255
Witch Hunter Chronicles series,
The............................................ 166
With Love....................................... 45
Wizard of Oz, The......................... 123
Women of Action......................... 206
Women of Colonial America......... 206
Word of Honour........................... 180
Wormwood Gate.......................... 195
Writing Clementine....................... 199
Wrong Pong......................... 134, 135
Wrong Pong, The.......................... 134
Year It All Ended, The................... 200
Year of Lightning, The.................. 190
Yellow Fairy Book, The.................. 117
Yes, The.......................................... 80
Yonezu Board Book 18-Copy
Counter Display........................... 41
Yonezu Board Books................. 40, 41
You Look Yummy!.......................... 99
You’re Only Young Twice............... 86
Young King, The/The Remarkable
Rocket....................................... 193
Young Samurai............................. 259
Your Baby, Always............................ 5
Zafir.............................................. 185
Zookeeper for a Day!.................... 151
Publisher Index
African American Images.............. 223
Allen & Unwin............. 60, 61, 62, 63,
131, 132, 136, 137, 155, 184,
185, 194, 199, 200, 201, 245
Andersen Press............ 80, 81, 83–86,
132, 158
b small publishing................. 226, 227
Berbay Publishing...................... 78, 79
Big Kid Science............................. 104
Birlinn................................... 103, 214
blue manatee press....................... 4, 5
Brave Mouse Books....................... 130
Breckling Press................................ 55
Caboodle Books Ltd...... 164, 232, 233
Caramel Tree Readers........... 128, 129
Carlton Publishing Group
Carlton........................ 19, 228, 230
.
Cherrytree Books.................. 210–212
Chicago Review Press............ 204–207
Zephyr Press............................... 208
*Council Oak Books...................... 252
Dry Climate Studios........................ 92
Egmont UK.............. 2, 16, 17, 57, 80,
82, 155, 175, 186, 187, 234
Egmont Classics..................... 34, 35
Egmont Heritage........................ 122
Jelly Pie...................................... 138
*Finch Publishing.......... 246, 247, 252
Fine Feather Press Ltd................ 22, 23
Flashlight Press................................ 98
Fons Vitae..................................... 104
Fremantle Press............. 103, 164, 189
*Fulcrum Publishing...................... 188
Garlic Press........................... 221, 222
GIA Publications...................... 56, 160
Gomer Press Limited............. 160, 188
*Graffeg............................... 249, 252
Hardie Grant Egmont.... 140, 141, 194
Chirpy Bird......................... 154, 231
Hesperus Press
Hesperus Minor................. 117–119
263
Publisher Index
The History Press
The History Press Ireland............ 208
Hodder & Stoughton
Hodder Children’s..................... 105,
107–109, 113
Orchard Books... 106, 109–113, 114
ParentMagic, Inc........................... 251
Tumblehome Learning, Inc.... 159, 217
PatrickGeorge........................... 24, 25
UIT Cambridge Ltd.
Green Books.............................. 250
Pavilion
National Trust.............................. 70
Portico............................... 202, 203
University of Queensland Press...... 198
Upstart Press..................................... 3
*Hogs Back Books.................... 94–97
Incentive Publications.................... 220
Inhabit Media........... 52–54, 159, 192
John Blake
Dino Books................................ 230
Jolly Fish Press....................... 189, 190
Lion Hudson
Lion Children’s................ 64, 65, 66,
115, 234–244
*Penguin Books Australia
Lantern AU................................ 252
Penguin AU�� 252, 253
Puffin AU.................. 151–154, 170,
171, 184, 253–257
Viking AU.................... 90, 255, 256
Wild Iris Publishing............................ 9
*Penguin UK
Ladybird......................... 26–33, 256
Particular Books......................... 256
Penguin..................................... 256
Penguin Classics......................... 257
Puffin................ 134, 135, 148, 161,
162, 165, 168, 257–259
*Indicates publishers new to IPG/TSP
Little, Brown Book Group
Robinson................................... 248
Penny Black Publishing.................. 102
Little Hare Books........8, 36–39, 67–69
Piatkus Books................................ 248
Little Island Books................ 133, 158,
182, 195, 201
Pikku Publishing............................ 116
Pitchstone Publishing.................... 250
Luminis Books, Inc........................ 191
Maverick Arts Publishing........... 90, 91
Michael O’Mara
Buster Books.............................. 229
minedition................................ 40–51
Mogzilla................................ 139, 169
Moonlight Publishing........ 20, 21, 216
Popular Book Company
Ltd..................................... 218, 219
Princeton Book Company.............. 217
Random House Australia................ 77,
142–147, 149, 166, 167,
172–174, 176–180, 183,
184, 197, 198, 231
Random House UK
Vintage Children’s Classics......... 123
Museyon Inc................................... 99
ReadZone Books................... 156, 209
*Myriad Editions........................... 252
Rockpool Publishing...................... 247
Natural History Museum,
London........................................ 71
Rosarium Publishing...................... 192
NBM Publishing............................ 193
Secret Mountain, The................ 58, 59
Summersdale................................ 245
Orion Publishing........................... 248
Peter Crawley............................ 249
Tango Books................................... 18
Palazzo Editions.................... 120, 121
Tantan Publishing................. 100, 101
Pan Macmillan................................ 12
Campbell Books........... 1, 10–15, 74
Macmillan Children’s Books...... 6–8,
13, 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 124–127,
150, 157, 196, 214, 215
Transworld Publishers
Corgi........................................... 89
Corgi Pups................................. 181
Red Fox.................................. 87, 88
Triumph Books...................... 224–226
Parenting Press............................. 245
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