2020
Welcome to ou r fi r s t s e a s o n of b o o ks , fro m th e tea m at Ma g ic C at. We are a new independent children’s publishing company, operated and owned by award-winning publishers Jenny Broom and Rachel Williams. Based at Second Home London Fields, we make family-friendly non-fiction and gift books that celebrate the art of storytelling and inspire care for our world today. We believe that books and reading offer unique, tactile experiences, and are one of the best ways to connect your child. A symbol of wisdom, good fortune and curiosity, our Magic Cat mascot reflects our international approach to book-making and business. In 2020, Magic Cat will launch in China with the Ronshin Group, and in North America with Abrams Books. Foreign language rights are available on all our books. We look forward to sharing our first titles with you and hearing what you think of them. Please get in touch and follow us on our journey!
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baby animal tales
Bunny (978-1-9161805-0-5)
Llama (978-1-9135200-2-1)
Duckling (978-1-9161805-4-3 )
Penguin (978-1-9161805-9-8 )
March 2020 Written by Amanda Wood Photographs by Bec Winnel Illustrations by Vikki Chu
simple stories sure to soothe your little one to sleep
Publishing September 2020 Written by Amanda Wood Illustrated by Vikki Chu Photographs by Bec Winnel
Ages 2+; ÂŁ8.99
Ages 2+; ÂŁ8.99
Hardback; 210 x 195mm; 24pp; mat
Hardback; 210 x 195mm; 24pp;
lam; imit lin spine with white foil
mat lam; imitlin spine with white foil
A collectible pre-school series starring baby animals before bed Little Llama wants to go up the mountain, but she cannot m a ke t h e j o u r n e y a l o n e . W h e n a l i t t l e c h i n c h i l l a o f f e r s t o s h o w h e r t h e w ay, s h e r e a l i s e s t h a t n e w f r i e n d s c a n c o m e in all shapes and sizes. T h e s e s i m p l e , re a d - a l o u d s t o r i e s fo r a f i r s t p i c t u re b o o k a u d i e n c e re i n fo rc e ke y d e v e l o p m e n t a l s t a g e s a n d p ro v i d e t h e p e r fe c t b e d t i m e s l e e p s o l u t i o n fo r p a re n t s e v e r y w h e re .
Rights sold: French, Italian, Spanish, US, UK, China, Belgium, Sweden
100,000
copies sold internationally ahead of publication
Coming soon: Spring 2021 Future titles in the series
978-1-9161805-2-9 Publishing April 2020
Old Enough to Save The Planet
Written by Loll Kirby Illustrated by Adelina Lirius Ages 5+; £12.99 Hardback; 280 x 240mm; 32pp; case with imitlin and debossing
Meet kids – just like you – taking action against climate change. Like 11-year-old Shalise from Australia, the world’s youngest ocean activist; or 9-year-old Felix Finkbeiner from Germany, rainforest campaigner and founder of ‘Plant for the Planet’. Learn about the work they do and discover how saving the future of our planet starts here… with you. A non-fiction picture book for readers 4+, this book includes a ‘10 steps to change’ section at the back, empowering young readers with the knowledge they need to take action at home and in school. The UK edition includes a foreword from the Student Climate Network leader, Anna Taylor.
I’m smart enough to read this book I’m care enough to hear the news I know enough to make the change I’m old enough to save the planet. Rights sold: Spain, Croatia, Ukrainian, German, Italy, France, Italy Hungary, Holland, Korea, Vietnam, US, Australia, China.
978-1-9161805-1-2 Publishing April 2020 Written by Rachel Williams Illustrated by Freya Hartas Ages 5+; ÂŁ16.99 Hardback; 290 x 235mm; 128pp; case with imitlin and gold foiling
All around us, nature is working w o n d e r s . E v e r y d ay, h o u r by h o u r, m a g i c a l t r a n s f o r m a t i o n s h a p p e n r i g h t i n f r o n t o f yo u . B u t i t ’s n o t a l w ay s e a s y t o s e e them... Slow down long enough to w a t c h a b e e p o l l i n a t e a f l o w e r, a b u t t e r f l y e m e r g e f ro m a c h r y s a l i s , o r a s p i d e r w e av e i t s w e b . E a c h s t o r y i s t o l d f r a m e by f r a m e , w i t h f a c t s a n d f i g u re s o n m o re t h a n 5 0 s p e c i e s o f p l a n t s and animals. Then go outside and listen, and see what you f i n d w h e n y o u t a ke t h e t i m e to slow down.
slow down to watch 50 real-life nature stories that command calm and foster mindfulness Rights sold: Russia, Spain, France, Croatia, Germany, Caech Republic, Italy, Korea, US, Australia, China.
978-1-9161805-3-6
P E R F E CT LY
I�ERFECT
Publishing May 2020 Written by Leo Potion Illustrated by Ana Strumpf Ages 10+; £12.99 Hardback; 230 x 180 mm; 64pp; case with matt lam and debossing
STORIES
At a t i m e w h e n o u r m e n t a l health is under more pressure t h a n e v e r, m e e t 2 9 f a m o u s people and discover their m e n t a l h e a l t h s t o r i e s . Re a d a b o u t p o p s t a r s l i ke A r i a n a G r a n d e , Ho l l y w o o d i c o n s s u c h a s T h e Ro c k , s p o r t i n g h e r o e s l i ke R a f a e l N a d a l , a n d e v e n r oy a l t y l i ke P r i n c e H a r r y, a n d d i s c o v e r h o w t h e y h av e d e a l t w i t h m e n t a l h e a l t h issues to live inspiring lives. So, w h a t e v e r yo u ’r e g o i n g t h r o u g h , l e a r n w hy i t ’s o k n o t t o b e o k . Pe o p l e f e a t u re d i n c l u d e :
Ariane Grande, Beethoven, Charles Darwin, Dwayne Johnson, Edvard Munch, Emma Stone, Florence Nightingale, Frank Sinatra, Frida Kahlo, Gisele Bünchen, Héloïse Letissier, Hideaki Anno, JK Rowling, John Green, Kylie Minogue, Lady Gaga, Marie Curie, Michael Phelps, Nadiya Hussain, Prince Harry, Rafael Nadal, Ruby Rose, Sam Smith, Serena Williams, Willow Smith, Winston Churchill and Zayn Malik
MEET
29 INSPIRING PEOPLE AND DISCOVER THEIR MENTAL HEALTH STORIES
Rights sold: US, Australia, Italy.
978-1-9161805-5-0 Publishing June 2020
→ ADVENTURE STARTS At BEDTIME
Written by Ness Knight Illustrated by Qu Lan Ages 7+; ÂŁ16.99 Hardback; 270 x 210mm; 128pp; case with imitlin and 5th colour
Bru sh off the cob we bs and tak e an adv ent ure ton igh t, wit h 30 rea l-li fe sto rie s of dan ger and int rig ue. Tr av e l b a c k i n t i m e a n d a c r o s s thousands of miles to escape quicksand, survive a desert storm and reach the summit of Everest with this diverse collection of real-life stories from men and women from the past and present. Each story is told as a live-action s c e n e , o f f e r i n g a r i v e t i n g re a d f o r a m o re a d v e n t u ro u s b e d t i m e i n a re a d a b l e , p ro p - u p - i n - b e d f o r m a t . Wr i t t e n by aw a rd - w i n n i n g j o u r n a l i s t a n d re a l - l i f e a d v e n t u re r Ne s s K n i g h t .
Fe a t u r e s s t o r i e s f r o m a d i v e r s e r a n g e o f a d v e n t u r e r s : V i v i e n n e d e Wa t t e v i l l e , B e s s i e Co l e m a n , I s a b e l l a B i rd , Jo n K r a k a u e r, T h e o d o re Ro o s e v e l t , Lo i s P r yc e , Ro n G a r a n , E r n e s t S h a c k l e t o n , W i l f re d T h e s i n g e r, E l l e n M a c A r t h u r, D i a n Fo s s e y, M i ke Ho r n , I s a b e l l e E b e r h a rd t , A l d o K a n e , S a r a h M a rq u i s a n d m a ny m o re .
Y TH E M AGIC C A R PE T ’ S G U I D E
TO
EARTH’S
FORBIDDEN PLACES
978-1-9161805-6-7 Publishing October 2020 lllustrated by Whooli Chen Written by Patrick Makin Ages 7+, £17.99 Hardback; 310 x 256 mm; 80pp; case with soft touch matt lam and spot UV and imit lin spine
EX PL OR E 19 RE AL -L IF E, OF F LI M IT S LO CATI ON S Hop on the magic carpet and fly across the globe to discover the secrets of places that you never thought you would be able to visit, from Area 51 in the dusty deserts of Nevada to the Queen’s bedroom – a place of royalty but also mystery. Explore 19 off-limits locations in this magic carpet adventure through historic sites, natural wonders and cultural curios, and learn everything there is to know about the places that everyone has heard of… but very few have seen!
Creatures MAGICAL
p MYTHICAL
B
easts
978-1-9161805-7-4 Publishing September 2020 Written by Professor Mortimer and Millie llustrated by Victo Ngai Ages 7+; £20 Hardback, 256 x 310 mm (L), 48pp; case with platform, blister and UV torch, and gold foil
Immerse yourself in the mythology of the ancient world and then shine your magic torch to uncover its secrets on a hidden layer printed in UV ink. Visit the Parthenon to spot Pegasus, check out the Great Wall of China’s dragons, and see Nessie on a stormy night at Loch Ness. Part travel volume, part fantasy guide, this book is packed with history, mythology and secret beasts only visible with your magic torch. Also look out for… giants at the Giant’s Causeway, the Kraken in the Lofoten Islands, the Stone Monsters of Notre-Dame, a werewolf in the Alps, goblins in Amsterdam, unicorns in the Harz Mountains, Firebird in Moscow, the griffins of Samarkand, spirits in Tokyo, the Rainbow Serpent of the Bungle Bungle Range, Bigfoot in Yosemite, the Kukulkan of Chichén Itzá, the sewer-gators in New York City and mermaids in the British Virgin Islands. Rights sold: US, Spain, Italy, China.
uv torch Illuminates more than 30 Magical Beasts!
The
dragon dragon Ark
978-1-9161805-8-1 Publishing October 2020 Written by the Dragon Protector, Curatoria Draconis Illustrated by Tomislav Tomic Ages 8+, £20 Hardback, 370 x 272 mm, 80pp, Case and interior page with gold foil
Join the quest to save the RAREST DRAGON ON EARTH Welcome on board the Dragon Ark. Dragons face a greater threat than ever before, with numbers in rapid decline after being hunted almost to extinction, and suffering a severe loss of habitat… and the Dragon Protector needs your help to ensure their survival for generations to come. Join her crew on board the Dragon Ark and set sail on a mission to find the rarest dragon on Earth. Along the way, observe dragons of all kinds in the wild, and learn about their mythology as you care for them on board the ark.
In an amazing stroke of luck, at the end of their journey readers will discover not just one, but two celestial dragons caring for an egg; an incredible moment depicted in intricate detail with a lavish gold foil finish. Featuring the outstanding engravings of Tomislav Tomic, alongside full colour illustrations of habitats and scenery, this oversized edition appeals to dragon lovers of all ages. Rights sold: US, Australia, China, France, Italy.
S kies 7
1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle illustrated by
Tomislav Tomic
Illustrated by Tomislav Tomic Ages 13+, ÂŁ16.99 Puzzle: 1000pcs; Size: 480x680mm white board backing; puzzle printed with 100% gold foil and placed in bag; 2 piece lid and bottom box
Marvel at the unearthly beauty of the celestial dragon
1000 piece 7 jig printseaw 7 d in 7
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of the
Publishing July 2020
7
dragons dragons
978-1-913520-15-1
gold foil
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as you complete this 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle, printed with majestic gold foil.
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