Bloomsbury Children’s Rights: Who’s Who Joanna Everard – Global Rights Director joanna.everard@bloomsbury.com Flavia Esteves – Head of Children’s Rights France, Germany, North America, Latin America (Spanish), Spain flavia.esteves@bloomsbury.com Josephine Blaquière – International Senior Rights Manager Asia, Brazil, Czech Republic, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Turkey jo.blaquiere@bloomsbury.com Nova Hekne – International Rights Manager Eastern Europe excl. Czech Republic and Slovakia, Greece, Israel, Middle East, Nordic Countries, Poland, The Netherlands nova.hekne@bloomsbury.com Yas Langley – International Rights Assistant yas.langley@bloomsbury.com Bloomsbury Publishing Plc 50 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3DP UK Tel: +44 (0)20 7631 5600 bloomsbury.com
ALL ARTWORK FOR TITLES NOT YET PUBLISHED IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Front cover artwork is taken from The Lost Tide Warriors, written by Catherine Doyle Back cover artwork is taken from Fox: A Story of Life and Death, written by Isabel Thomas, illustrated by Daniel Egnéus
CONTENTS
2 PRESCHOOL
9 ACTIVITY BOOKS
S 14 LICENSED BOOK
17 NON-FICTION
41 PICTURE BOOKS
OOMSBU 66 FICTION FROM BL
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OOMSBURY US 92 FICTION FROM BL ETRY
AND PO 111 SHORT FICTION
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KEW: Lift and Look Tracy Cottingham Specially designed for little hands, these two new stylish Lift and Look board books are a vivid and vibrant first introduction to bees and trees. • A nother bright and brilliant set of lift-the-flap books, following Lift and Look: Flowers and Plants and Lift and Look: Bugs ho lives in the tree and what fruit can you pick? What do trees •W look like as the year goes by? With Lift and Look: Trees, little ones will discover red autumn trees, leafless wintry trees and lots of things that can fall from trees here does the honey bee live? What does the honey bee do •W best and why does it like to dance? Lift the flaps to discover all the answers to these fun questions with Lift and Look: Bees. • P ublished in the UK in partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the world-famous centre of plant diversity and botany • L arge flaps on every page for little ones to lift and uncover the exciting wonders of nature • F our titles now available: Trees, Bees, Bugs and Flowers and Plants
JANUARY 2021 BOARD BOOK | £6.99 | 12PP | 180 X 180MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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ROAR Katerina Kerouli Roar, snap, growl and hiss with the animals on this noisy, fun-packed safari. • L ift the flaps and join in with all the animal noises. Little ones will love being part of the fun! • A n uber-stylish picture book with giant flaps to lift, perfect for little hands • E xquisitely illustrated by debut talent Katerina Kerouli, Roar is the first book in a striking new series OCTOBER 2020 HARDBACK | £12.99 | 24PP | 245 X 274MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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• K aterina Kerouli is a London-based freelance graphic designer and illustrator, with a first-class degree in Graphic Design from Nottingham University
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Time to… Penny Tassoni Mel Four Some aspects of daily life are a challenge for young children, be it trying new foods, tidying up or sharing with others. This delightful series, written by leading childcare guru Penny Tassoni, aims to help children by providing explanations but also by actively engaging them in each topic. • T ime to Eat puts a positive spin on meal-times and food • T ime to Tidy Up helps children build into their behaviour the routine of clearing away their things and teaches how tidying can be fun • T ime to Share introduces the conversation around the importance of sharing
OCTOBER 2019 HARDBACK | £5.99 | 32PP | 175 X 175MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• T ime to Make Friends shows ways for children to learn how to communicate clearly and build strong friendships • I ncludes captivating illustrations by Mel Four and clear, simple language that will allow children and parents or caregivers to share and enjoy together • E ach book contains a page of practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, making this series an essential resource • P erfect for reading aloud, the Time to series will help young children develop their self-care skills, behaviour and routines
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Mix-and-Match Books Sophie Corrigan Lift the panels to mix, match and make wonderfully silly animals with Sophie Corrigan’s hilarious creature creations! • A fun and different introduction to farm animals and wild animals • S imple non-fiction facts feature on every page along with funny labels for an extra level of engagement • L ift-the-flap fun to engage and entertain preschoolers • L ittle ones can create brilliantly funny animals by mixing the different flaps and using their imagination
HARDBACK | £7.99 | 24PP 184 X 233MM | FLIP-FLAP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
We Catch the Bus Katie Abey A brilliantly funny book all about things that go! It will have parents and children giggling together as they find their favourite animals in every kind of vehicle you can imagine. Is that a cheeky monkey flying a plane? And did you see a llama riding a scooter? All aboard for a rib-tickling romp! Choose your favourite vehicle and LET’S GO.
JANUARY 2020 HARDBACK | £11.99 | 32PP | 268 X 268MM RIGHTS SOLD:: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE AND ENGLISH BILINGUAL), DENMARK OPTION PUBLISHERS: CHINA (COMPLEX CHINESE), GERMANY, ITALY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, SPAIN (SPANISH CATALAN), THE NETHERLANDS
e Catch the Bus is the hilarious follow-up to We Wear Pants and We Eat Bananas •W from the talented illustrator Katie Abey • A ll kinds of animals are on the move in their favourite vehicles, zipping by in their own funny way. You can spot them driving cars, buses, diggers, spacecraft, bikes, ships, scooters and more • I ncludes 12 spreads of learning hooks such as learning to count, recognising animals, spot the difference, first colours and first words ith interactive speech bubbles and silly shout-outs, children will be pointing at •W every fun detail they find
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Jump About with Ted Let’s Explore with Ted Sophy Henn Have fun with Ted – find out what he’s doing next! Toddlers will adore these chunky lift-the-flap board books packed full of little adventures from award-winning illustrator Sophy Henn. • S turdy board books: perfect for preschoolers • S tylish colours and design create must-have books with Sophy’s trademark look • E ight lift-the-flap board books and one lift-the-flap picture book available • L ittle readers will love meeting gorgeous Ted in recognisable settings from bedtime to dressing up • S ophy Henn is the bestselling illustrator of Where Bear? (Puffin), which was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2015
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BOARD BOOK | £6.99 12PP | 180 X 180MM | BOARD + FLAPS RIGHTS SOLD: USA: PLAYTIME WITH TED, BEDTIME WITH TED BRAZIL: BEDTIME WITH TED, STORY TIME WITH TED SPANISH (SPANISH AND CATALAN): BEDTIME WITH TED, TEATIME WITH TED
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Lulu at the Zoo Camilla Reid Ailie Busby Join Lulu, the ever-popular preschool character, and her range of novelty, picture and board books. ver 600,000 copies sold globally •O • T he Lulu books have been translated into 16 languages LIFT-THE-FLAP PICTURE BOOK | £7.99 20PP | 250 X 250MM
• Different formats available: - Lift-the-flap board books (Lulu Loves Colours /Noises /Numbers /Shapes ) - Touch-and-feel and lift-the-flap novelty books (Lulu’s Shoes/Clothes/Loo/ Christmas/Lunch) - Lift-the-flap picture books (This is Lulu, Lulu and the Noisy Baby, Lulu at the Zoo) - Standard 32pp picture book (Lulu Loves Nursery )
LIFT-THE-FLAP PICTURE BOOK | £6.99 20PP | 250 X 250MM
PICTURE BOOK | £6.99 32PP | 250 X 250MM
BOARD BOOK WITH FLAPS | £5.99 | 12PP | 160 X 160MM
MULTI-NOVELTY BOOK | £6.99 (LULU’S CHRISTMAS £7.99) | 16PP | 200 X 200MM RIGHTS SOLD: BRAZIL, CHINA (SIMPLIFIED AND COMPLEX CHINESE), DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, SLOVENIA, SPAIN (SPANISH AND CATALAN), THE NETHERLANDS, PORTUGAL, TURKEY
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RSPB: A Day in Nature 101 Activities Inspired by the Outdoors Debbie Powell Step outside and say hello to nature with this gorgeous compendium of crafty activities where all you need is an outdoor space, colouring pencils and a pair of scissors. PAPERBACK | £10.99 | 160PP 276 X 216MM | 5+ RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (COMPLEX CHINESE AND ENGLISH BILINGUAL), FRANCE, POLAND
• A n exciting nature book all about what happens outdoors from morning until night, uncovering beautiful birds, bugs, plants and so much more • T his interactive book is packed full of activities, games and experiments: create a nature trail or a treasure hunt in your garden, draw beautiful pictures and cut out the pages to make masks and your very own bunting! • E ncourages children to explore and engage with the environment and discover nature on their doorstep • B eautifully designed with stylish and colourful illustrations by Debbie Powell • P ublished in partnership with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe and partner of Bird Life International
KEW: Growing Things A Sticker and Activity Book Clair Rossiter There are so many different things you can find growing in the garden! A delicately illustrated sticker and activity book that will encourage little ones to explore the many wonders in their garden. • T he perfect gift for children with a keen interest in nature and a love of flowers, plants and all things that grow • F eatures lots of indoor and outdoor activities with over 350 stickers to choose from PAPERBACK | £5.99 | 32PP 305 X 238MM | 5+ RIGHTS SOLD: FRANCE, POLAND
• C ontains learning links, such as identifying and naming wild and garden plants, observing the life cycle of a plant, identifying plant structure, food technology and discovering which foods we harvest • A ctivities include: making paper flowers, creating a bee hotel, baking an apple cake, spotting spring flowers, planting sunflowers, learning what makes up a flower, growing your own basil and more
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The Woodland Trust: Nature Explorers Woodland Activity and Sticker Book Clover Robin The wood is full of wildlife! Adventure with Hetty Hedgehog, Bobby Blackbird, Rosy Rabbit and Felix Fox to discover the many wonders nature has to offer. Where can you find bluebells and pinecones? And which animals sleep through the day and only come out at night? • B ecome a nature expert with this brilliant new activity and sticker book
PAPERBACK | £5.99 | 24PP 305 X 238MM | 5+ RIGHTS SOLD: FRANCE, POLAND
ours of fun indoors and outdoors are guaranteed for little nature-lovers and aspiring •H Nature Explorers • C omplete all the activities and collect a sticker badge as you make your way through over 20 super fun activities and by the end of the book you’ll have your very own certificate of nature exploration! • E ach activity inspires children to learn something new or develop different skills • B eautiful illustrations and charming woodland characters by Clover Robin on every page
How Are You Feeling Today? Activity and Sticker Book Molly Potter Sarah Jennings This delightful activity and sticker book, based on Molly Potter’s bestselling title How Are You Feeling Today?, is filled with inspiring activities that help children deal with their emotions in a positive way. ith over 50 colourful stickers and engaging, informative activities, such as filling in an •W anger thermometer, drawing what excitement looks like and completing a boredom buster • P rovides hours of entertainment to help any young child get to know their feelings better • C an be completed by the child or share with a parent/carer to prompt discussion and talk about thoughts and ideas
SEPTEMBER 2019 PAPERBACK | £5.99 | 32PP | 250 X 250MM OPTION PUBLISHERS: CHINA (COMPLEX AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), FRANCE, CANADA (FRENCH), GREECE, ITALY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, SPAIN (SPANISH AND CATALAN), TURKEY
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A Visit to the Hospital Activity and Sticker Book Samantha Meredith Going to the hospital doesn’t have to be scary! Explore the many different parts of the hospital, learn about a doctor’s tools, meet the nurses, midwives, paramedics and even newborn babies with this positive activity and sticker book about going to a hospital for the first time. • A playful way to introduce children to going to the hospital for the first time, with loads of activities to help pass time in the waiting room PAPERBACK | £4.99 | 20PP 276 X 216MM | 3+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• A ctivities include: learning about the hospital team, identifying bones on the X-rays, pick and choose, spot the difference, match the pairs, make your way through the maze and so much more ... • C ontains over 300 colourful stickers • F un and fresh artwork from Samantha Meredith, the illustrator behind many Bloomsbury Activity Books, including My Trip to the Supermarket and My Planes Activity and Sticker Book
I Can Dress Myself Activity and Sticker Book Sarah Jennings Getting dressed can seem boring, but not with this brilliant activity and sticker book! Join Lily and Leo as they do anything they can not to get dressed – they will even hide clothes! Can you find Dad’s glasses? • F eatures a selection of reward stickers for each time little ones get dressed by themselves • A ctivities include: spot the odd one out, pick and choose, adding stickers, match the socks, drawing, tick the boxes, collect your reward and more! PAPERBACK | £4.99 | 20PP 276 X 216MM | 3+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• A positive introduction for fussy children that don’t like getting dressed • C ontains over 300 bright and bold stickers • B right and colourful illustrations by the much loved Sarah Jennings, the illustrator behind the Bloomsbury titles How Are You Feeling Today?, My Trip to the Dentist and My Day at School
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The Deep Dive into the wonderful world of The Deep, the number one show on CBBC! The Deep follows the Nektons, a family of daring underwater explorers. With state-of-the-art technology and an unquenchable thirst for discovery, they explore uncharted areas of the Earth’s oceans to unravel the mysteries of the deep, a place where monsters swim through sunken cities, where pirates lurk amidst floating markets and where a mysterious group of Guardians hides longlost secrets. • B loomsbury has launched a major tie-in publishing programme with six titles: a handbook, sticker activity book and original fiction titles with all-new adventures never seen before on screen • S eason one aired in over 130 territories globally. Season two has been picked up by all top broadcasters and season three will air in the UK and Australia in 2019 • A hit around the world, The Deep was the number one animated show for six to nine-year-olds in the UK, number one in Australia across all networks, number one on Nickelodeon in Greece and in the top three shows in Germany, Sweden, Norway and Finland • S eason one of The Deep averaged at least 31 per cent more viewers per episode in the UK than other big shows such as Ninjago and Adventure Time • T he Deep won 2017’s Best New Series from Kidscreen, among many other awards • T echnicolor is a line of The Deep toys and merchandise, with a dedicated Amazon landing page • A n immersive The Deep experience was hosted by over twenty Sea Life partners in the UK and Germany, with more to come in the future • E xtensive social media presence across YouTube, Instagram and Facebook riginally created by New York Times bestselling comic book author Tom Taylor, who •O has written for Marvel and Star Wars
PAPERBACK | £5.99 | 198 X 129MM | 7+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• P erfect for fans of the hit TV series The Deep, but also has a broad appeal beyond the TV series with an engaging world, relatable characters and strong storylines A L S O AVA I L A B L E
PAPERBACK | £5.99 | 176PP | 198 X 129MM | 7+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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Olobob Top Leigh Hodgkinson and Steve Smith Welcome to the bright and brilliant world of Olobob Top! Adventure with Tib, Lalloo, Bobble and all their friends in six tie-in books from Bloomsbury, based on the hugely popular CBeebies TV series. •O lobob Top is a preschool TV series with 78 episodes and Bloomsbury publishes six fantastic tie-in books, including chunky lift-the-flap books and sticker activity books • T he series features the Olobobs – Tib, Lalloo and Bobble. In each episode, they must use shapes to build a new friend to help them solve a problem and join in their fun adventure •O lobob Top is the creation of beloved illustrator Leigh Hodgkinson, the talent behind Bloomsbury picture books Are You Sitting Comfortably? and The Famishing Vanishing Mahoosive Mammoth, and award-winning producer Steve Smith. Leigh is the art director on the BAFTA award-winning series Charlie and Lola and Steve is founder of the animation studio Beakus • F ull of warm humour and focusing on creativity and imaginative play, Olobob Top is perfect for preschoolers • T V rights have already been secured in multiple global territories – please enquire with the Bloomsbury rights team for more information •O lobob Top season 2 is currently airing
BOARDBOOK | £6.99 12PP | 180 X 180MM | BOARD+FLAPS | 0+ ACTIVITY BOOK | £5.99 24PP+4PP STICKERS | 305 X 238MM | 3+ RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)
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Fox: A Story of Life and Death Isabel Thomas Daniel Egnéus Fox: A Story of Life and Death is an evocative illustrated nonfiction narrative that answers the big scientific question: what happens when we die?
SEPTEMBER 2020 HARDBACK | £12.99 | 48PP | 250 X 250MM | 5+ OPTION PUBLISHERS: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), FRANCE
• I n the frost-covered forest of early spring, fox is on a mission to find food for her three cubs. As they grow, she teaches them how to survive in the wild. Until one day, fox is hit by a car. Her body goes back to earth and grass and air, nourishing the world around her and bringing the forest to life. Death is not just an end, it’s also a beginning • T his book will help parents and children to talk about life and death. It introduces the scientific concept that death leads to new life to children who have lost a pet or a loved one, or who simply are curious about death and what happens after we die • A fantastic follow-up to Isabel Thomas and Daniel Egnéus’s Moth, which was praised as ‘a stunning visual experience’ by Books for Keeps ritten by prolific science writer and STEM ambassador, •W Isabel Thomas, and paired with stunning and dramatic colour illustrations from the incredible Daniel Egnéus
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What the Dinosaurs Saw: Life on Earth before humans Fatti Burke Watch planet earth come to life! Discover exploding stars, gigantic dinosaurs, enormous reptiles and so much more ... It’s time to find out what the dinosaurs saw. ith exploding stars, monstrous ancient beings, enormous •W reptiles, incredible dinosaurs and meteorite big bangs, this book is all about early life on Earth and how our planet paved the way for humans ith unbelievable facts on every page and illustrations by the •W award-winning Fatti Burke, children will come back to this book time and again. Find out what primordial soup and exploding stars look like, spot massive spiders that were bigger than cars and even discover the small furry rodents that outlived the dinosaurs
JUNE 2020 HARDBACK | £12.99 | 64PP | 305 X 238MM | 7+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• F atti Burke illustrated the award-winning Irelandopedia and the follow-up title, Historopedia. She has won a number of awards and illustrated Bloomsbury’s Facts! which published in September 2017, and Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventure in September 2019. What the Dinosaurs Saw is the first book she has authored
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In the City Holly James Hannah Tolson Let’s explore the city! Follow Oscar and Lucy as they take their first big adventure to the lively city. What amazing things will they spot? • T he city wakes up and the streets begin to buzz with hustle and bustle. Bright lights flash, vehicles whizz past and bridges reach across the river carrying traffic to the other side. The city is full of adventure!
MAY 2020 HARDBACK | £11.99 | 32PP | 250 X 250MM | 2+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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• E ach spread uncovers an exciting new city scene and simple first words. Take a bus tour, spot cranes building skyscrapers and watch as fountains throw water into the air. Have a picnic in the park, hear the ducks quack and watch the dogs prance and play. Discover wild and wonderful things at the museum plus lots more ritten by Holly James, an Irish writer who loves the excitement •W of city life. This is her first book for Bloomsbury • I ncludes bold and brightly coloured artwork by Hannah Tolson, illustrator of A Christmas Advent Story
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Marie Curie and Her Daughters Imogen Greenberg Isabel Greenberg This is the story of Marie Curie and her daughters, Irene and Eve. It’s a story about motherhood and sisterhood – and women championing and supporting other women. arie Curie is one of the world’s most influential scientists – she •M discovered two elements and won two Nobel Prizes. And she balanced all this with being a mother arie’s eldest daughter, Irene, shared her passion for science •M and made her own mark. In 1935 she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry • I rene’s younger sister, Eve, loved to write. She wrote a bestselling biography of her mother and worked as a war correspondent. In later life, she held a leadership position for UNICEF • T his book offers a new narrative on the legacy of Marie Curie and her personal and professional life alongside the lives of her two daughters
AUGUST 2020 HARDBACK | £12.99 | 64PP | 305 X 238MM | 7+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
ritten and illustrated by two incredibly talented sisters, Imogen •W and Isabel Greenberg, who collaborated to create Bloomsbury’s vivid retelling of the Greek myth, Athena: The Story of a Goddess
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Fantastically Great Women: Scientists and their Stories Fantastically Great Women: Artists and their Stories Kate Pankhurst From the bestselling author and illustrator Kate Pankhurst comes a new series of books for children aged 7+. Read the in-depth stories of some of the world’s most influential scientists and artists. • F antastically Great Women Scientists and their Stories is a celebration of women who made some of the most important scientific breakthroughs. Featuring Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to go into space, Elizabeth Blackwell, one of the first female doctors, and Tu Youyou, who spent months on a remote island during the Vietnam War to try and invent a treatment for malaria – and succeeded • F antastically Great Women Artists and their Stories celebrates female artists that have made their mark. Meet Elisabeth Le Brun, whose portraits showed people smiling – which was controversial at the time. Uncover the untold story of Emily Kame Kngwarreye, the Aboriginal elder whose paintings expressed the history of her people. And then there’s Peggy Guggenheim, the art collector who helped bring many talented artists into the spotlight • F antastically Great Women Who Changed the World was the no.1 best-selling children’s non-fiction title in the UK market in 2017 and remains the original and the best book in its genre. It has sold over 250,000 copies, has been translated in 20 languages and is ‘an absolute must-have for every young person’s bookshelf’ (The Huffington Post ) JULY 2020 PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 192PP 198 X 129MM | 7+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet Kate Pankhurst Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet is the fourth book in the successful Fantastically Great Women picture book series, with stories of some of the inspirational women who have dedicated their lives to studying, conserving and protecting Earth and all its living things. • R ead about how Antarctic researcher Edith Farkas made the whole world realise the effect of CFC gases, how Daphne Sheldrick cared for young elephants in the wild and how Anita Roddick led the charge for ethical consumerism when she opened her cosmetics store, The Body Shop, in 1976
FEBRUARY 2020 HARDBACK | £11.99 | 32PP | 250 X 250MM | 4+ OPTION PUBLISHERS: BRAZIL, CHINA (COMPLEX AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, FRANCE, GREECE, ISRAEL, ICELAND, ITALY, KOREA, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, RUSSIA, SPAIN (SPANISH AND CATALAN), SWEDEN, TURKEY, USA
• C limate change and conservation are incredibly important issues today. This book introduces children to people who have looked after the planet and will inspire them to get involved too A L S O AVA I L A B L E
NOVEMBER 2019 HARDBACK | £24.00 96PP | 190 X 190MM | 4+
NOTEBOOK | £10.00 208PP | 216 X 172MM | 4+
CALENDAR | £10.99 22PP | 305 X 305MM | 4+
1 BOX + 100 POSTCARDS (2 X 50 DESIGNS) £14.99 | 167 X 110 X 63MM (BOX) 152 X 97MM (POSTCARDS) | 4+
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Jumbo: The Most Famous Elephant Who Ever Lived Alexandra Stewart Emily Sutton This is the story of Jumbo, the world’s most famous elephant, whose life helped transform our understanding of these intelligent, social and truly remarkable animals. • F ollow Jumbo’s amazing journey from East Africa to London Zoo and finally to P.T. Barnum’s circus – known as ‘the greatest show on Earth’ – in the USA. Discover how Jumbo’s remarkable life ignited an interest in elephant conservation and brought about important changes in our treatment of elephants everywhere SEPTEMBER 2020 HARDBACK | £12.99 | 48PP | 305 X 238MM | 7+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• A touching and beautifully illustrated narrative non-fiction picture book with a strong conservation message • A beautiful large-format gift book that is sure to delight young and old alike • I ncludes a feature spread on the differences between Asian and African elephants, as well as information about Jumbo’s legacy and his impact on our understanding of elephant behaviour and welfare ritten by Alexandra Stewart, acclaimed author of Everest: The •W Remarkable Story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay and illustrated by award-winning artist Emily Sutton, whose books for children include Tiny: The Incredible World of Microbes, A First Book of the Sea, The Promise and Lots: The Diversity of Life on Earth
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Into the Forest Christiane Dorion Jane McGuinness Explore deciduous forests, coniferous forests, and tropical rainforests in this stunningly illustrated book. arvel at the peaceful twilight of the deciduous forest, where •M birds gather twigs, bats shelter in tree trunks and the thick carpet of fallen leaves becomes small creatures’ homes. Spot a bald eagle soaring up high in the winter sky through the towering green giants that make the redwood forest. Find out about all the noises in the Amazon tropical forest where most creatures live in the tree canopy together • L earn all about trees changing through seasons, amazing birds, weird and wonderful plants and the hidey holes and cosy dens of the creatures that live there • I ncludes spotter’s guides for woodland wildlife, along with tree spotter’s guides for coniferous, deciduous and tropical rainforest trees • P ublished in collaboration with The Woodland Trust, the largest woodland conservation charity in the UK
NOVEMBER 2019 HARDBACK | £12.99 | 64PP | 305 X 238MM | 7+ RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), ITALY, POLAND, RUSSIA, THE NETHERLANDS
ritten by Christiane Dorion. After completing her PhD in •W environmental education, Christiane worked for WWF in the UK. Christiane received the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize for her book How the World Works • I llustrations by Jane McGuinness, who completed her MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Having grown up in Scotland, wildlife and nature are a key focus in Jane’s work. In 2016, she was awarded the Sebastian Walker Prize for Illustration
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RSPB: Birds: Explore their extraordinary world Miranda Krestovnikoff Angela Harding A beautiful book showcasing birds around the world through stunning illustrations by the fine artist and printmaker Angela Harding and fascinating text by Miranda Krestovnikoff. • T his wonderfully illustrated book introduces readers to a collection of some of the most extraordinary birds that fill our skies, from the sleek and powerful golden eagle to the small and nimble hummingbird and many more mesmerising winged friends FEBRUARY 2020 HARDBACK | £12.99 | 305 X 238MM | 64PP | 7+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• T his is non-fiction storytelling at its best: an inspiring narrative, brilliant facts, and utterly vibrant artwork brimming full of rich detail • E nvironmental issues continue to remain a key topic and this title truly promotes respect for wildlife and their habitats iranda Krestovnikoff is the brilliant author behind Bloomsbury’s •M The Sea. Miranda has always loved to be outdoors and is now a TV presenter who travels and presents conservation stories from around the globe • A ngela Harding’s incredible artwork brings these birds to life before your eyes through different printing techniques. Her beautiful prints have appeared in a range of galleries
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RSPB Nature Guide: Birds Catherine Brereton Kate McLelland A contemporary bird spotter’s field guide that both children and adults will love to keep at hand, with beautiful illustrations by Kate McLelland. • T his comprehensive field guide about birds includes a total of 141 different species, with each spread featuring four to five birds in a different habitat • I ncludes snappy and easy to look up fact boxes with details of size, location, habitat and bird call, alongside other key information for bird-spotters on the go • P ublished in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe and partner of Bird Life International • C atherine Brereton is a writer and editor of books for children on a wide range of topics from art and archaeology to robots and space
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• K ate McLelland recently gained an MFA in Illustration with Distinction at Edinburgh College of Art. She has illustrated a number of children’s books and is very excited to be working on this title with the RSPB
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Do You Love Bugs?: Why bugs are ACTUALLY awesome Matt Robertson Some bugs somersault, slither and are slimy. Others are super strong and many are stupendously slow. Matt Robertson’s quirky text and sweet, yet amusing, illustrations show exactly why bugs can be truly awesome in their own unique way. So there’s no need to squirm when you see a worm! APRIL 2020 HARDBACK | £11.99 250 X 250MM | 32PP | 2+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• S ome of us love bugs, and some of us don’t, but this book is sure to convince you that they are some of the most amazing creatures on Earth! Did you know that stick insects can dance? Or that grasshoppers can be rainbow-coloured? There are so many more fun facts to uncover about our tiny, furry and slimy friends, it will be impossible not to love them • 1 4 hilarious globally inclusive, bug-tastic spreads, featuring worms, bees, beetles, dragonflies, butterflies, grasshoppers, spiders, ants, snails and stick insects. Watch out! You might just find your favourite (or most feared) creepy crawly in this book att Robertson completed his MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School •M of Art in 2014. His first picture book, Super Stan, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Picture Book Prize and was the winner of the 2017 Dundee Picture Book Award
The Sea: Exploring our blue planet Miranda Krestovnikoff Jill Calder Discover the amazing and mysterious world of our seas and oceans with Bloomsbury’s elegant The Sea written by Miranda Krestovnikoff, hailed by The Sunday Times as the new David Attenborough.
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• E xplore a collection of narratives, featuring fascinating facts and stories about the world’s deepest seas and oceans. Where’s the best place to spot a hatching turtle? What creatures lurk in the deepest oceans? Discover the secrets of each ocean habitat as you sail through this visual treat • C overs each and every type of sea and ocean, and all kinds of animals and habitats, with a message about protecting the planet from plastic and pollution • F eaturing an eclectic mix of layout styles with atmospheric artwork throughout from Jill Calder, the illustrator behind Bloomsbury’s stunning The Picture Atlas ritten by BBC presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff. Miranda studied Zoology at Bristol •W University and even before graduating, secured work at the BBC Natural History Unit. Miranda later became a presenter and this enabled her to travel and present conservation stories from around the globe. Miranda is involved in several charities including the RSPB, National Trust and WDC
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Migration: Incredible animal journeys Mike Unwin Jenni Desmond Imagine: you’re flying high over the Himalayan mountains on a journey filled with danger. The temperature is far below freezing, the air is thin and golden eagles swoop out of the sky to attack you. This is just one of the 20 incredible migration stories in this beautifully illustrated non-fiction book. • 2 0 illustrated stories of animal migration that children will love. This is non-fiction storytelling at its best: an inspiring narrative, brilliant facts and beautiful artwork ritten by Mike Unwin, UK Travel Writer of the Year and author of more than 20 books W on the subject for both adults and children •
• B rought to life through stunning illustrations by Jenni Desmond. In 2012 her debut Red Cat Blue Cat won the Cambridgeshire Read it Again! award and in 2016 her book The Polar Bear became the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year. Her work has been translated into over 12 languages
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Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventure Simon Cheshire Fatti Burke Prepare to meet 66 exceptionally brave and intrepid adventurers in this celebration of mountaineers, conquerors, explorers, sailors, pilots and countless others who accomplished amazing feats of bravery and triumph. rive across the world, avoiding danger around every corner, with Aloha Wanderwell •D on The Million Dollar Wager, climb to the highest peak of Mount Everest with Junko Tabei, or tumble over Niagara Falls in a barrel with Annie Edson Taylor. There is no adventure too big or small for this fearless group of men and women! • P rovides a jumping off point for discovering incredible facts about a number of wellknown and not-so-well-known adventurous historical and contemporary figures
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• C aptivating narratives on brave, bold and determined men and women • S imon Cheshire is known for his mystery and science fiction. He has also written non-fiction about writing for children, including Bloomsbury’s How to Write a Story • F illed with bright and vibrant artwork from Fatti Burke, an illustrator with a combined love of mapmaking and travel. She loves creating beautiful and exciting things, including the award-winning Irelandopedia and is the illustrator of Bloomsbury’s Facts! by Tracey Turner BLOOMSBURY CHILDREN ’S BOOKS 2019 31
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Everest: The Remarkable Story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Alexandra Stewart Joe Todd-Stanton This is the story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay – two unlikely heroes who became the first ever to set foot on the top of Everest. HARDBACK | £12.99 | 64PP 305 X 238MM | 9+ RIGHTS SOLD: BULGARIA, CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), SPAIN, POLAND
• A breath-taking story of two very different, yet equally determined, men who climbed the world’s highest mountain where temperatures can plunge to an icy -60°C and powerful winds of 100 mph buffet the summit for most of the year • I ncludes foreword by the greatest explorer of our time, Sir Ranulph Fiennes ritten by the wonderfully talented Alexandra Stewart. She read Modern History at Oxford •W University before training to be a journalist • S uper fresh, contemporary and expressive illustrations by the talented Joe ToddStanton, author and illustrator of The Secret of Black Rock (Flying Eye Books), winner of the Waterstones Children’s illustrated book prize 2018 and longlisted for the 2018 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal
The Silk Roads: A New History of the World Peter Frankopan Neil Packer From the author of the number 1 bestselling The Silk Roads comes a new text written for children, lavishly illustrated by the incredible Neil Packer. • S et your sails east and explore the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science, technology and more in this remarkable book about how the east married the west HARDBACK | £16.99 | 128PP 305 X 238MM | 9+ RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED AND COMPLEX CHINESE), CROATIA, FRANCE, GERMANY, THE NETHERLANDS, KOREA, POLAND, ROMANIA, RUSSIA, TURKEY
• F or fans of Peter Frankopan’s number 1 bestselling adult non-fiction title: The Silk Roads, with translation rights across 16 countries and sales of over 212,831 copies in the UK since publication in 2015. It was named History Book of the Year 2015 (Daily Telegraph), Number One Non-Fiction Bestseller (The Times ), Number One Bestseller (Evening Standard ), Number One Non-Fiction Bestseller (Sunday Times ), Bestseller (New York Times) and India’s Number One Non-Fiction Bestseller • P eter Frankopan is Senior Research Fellow at Worcester College, Oxford, and Professor of Global History at Oxford University. He has lectured at leading universities all over the world eil Packer has illustrated many adult and children’s titles, including The Name of the •N Rose, One Hundred Years of Solitude, The Iliad and The Odyssey
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The Funny Life of Sharks James Campbell Rob Jones Following the success of CBBC’s Book of the Month, The Funny Life of Pets, and The Funny Life of Teachers comes The Funny Life of Sharks! Take the plunge and discover their hilarious world. • S hould sharks have such a bad reputation? Or have we got it all wrong? This face-achingly funny book will teach you why selfies are more dangerous than sharks, just how incredibly old sharks are, and why sharks are SO important for the environment and how we can look after them • A hybrid fact AND fiction book, following the hilarious The Funny Life of Pets and The Funny Life of Teachers T his is the perfect book for children who LOVE sharks, care about the environment and enjoy a brilliantly funny read •
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ritten by stand-up comedian extraordinaire, James Campbell, •W praised by Chris Riddell as ‘the funniest man I know’, and illustrated by Rob Jones
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Brain-Fizzing Facts: Awesome science questions answered Dr Emily Grossman Alice Bowsher Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile’s jaw? Which animal can breathe through its bottom? And what do all these questions have in common? Dr Emily Grossman uncovers the answers to these and many of the weirdest, mind-fizzingly awesome and funny science questions!
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• C an an egg bounce? How can a giraffe’s ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human’s neck? Dr Emily Grossman reveals the amazing scientific explanations behind these and many other science questions • E ach section in the book is linked to the one before it, creating a fantastically interactive structure, where a question answered brings up new curiosities and surprises. Discover how your elbow is connected to a pineapple, a pineapple to the Internet, the Internet to bones and so on! • E mily Grossman loves science: she’s an expert in molecular biology and genetics with a PhD in cancer research. She is a broadcaster, author, educator and trainer and has been named as the second Honorary STEM Ambassador for her work in education. She is also a YouTube sensation thanks to her video How to Stop Yourself Being Ticklish • A lice Bowsher is a talented London-based illustrator and animator. Her modern and quirky black-and-white illustrations bring science to life with humour and approachability
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Splat the Fake Fact Adam Frost Gemma Correll Watch out! Some incorrect facts have escaped into this book … there’s one fake fact on every page, and it’s up to you to SPLAT it, FART on it, TEAR it up and do whatever you can to reveal it as an impostor fact! unt for fascinating facts and use your detective skills to uncover the untrue ‘fact’ •H ritten by Adam Frost, author of the Awesome Book of Awesomeness. Adam Frost •W won the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 for the Best Book with Facts and has been nominated for the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize. His books for Bloomsbury have been translated into seven languages • P acked with hilarious black-and-white illustrations from Gemma Correll, a cartoonist, writer, illustrator and all-round super person. You can find her work in bookshops, on mugs, on cards and in many other places!
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The Awesome Book of Space Adam Frost Blast off into space with this next instalment from the award-winning author Adam Frost. Be blown away by hilarious, mind-fizzing and wonderful facts about space! • F ind out: how many helium balloons you’d need to lift yourself into the sky, how many pairs of pants you’d need to pack to live in a space station for a year, and how many tonnes of litter humans have left on the Moon – plus much, much more! • A dam Frost has a truly unique take on everything to do with space. This book is packed with brilliant, quirky facts and hilarious illustrations • A dam Frost won the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 for the Best Book with Facts and has been nominated for the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize. When Adam is not collecting wonderful facts, he works as a website editor and information designer for publications such as The Guardian • A nother mind-blowing addition to The Awesome Book of ... series, this time all outer space
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TfL: The Story of the London Underground David Long Sarah McMenemy
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Celebrate the railway that keeps the lively city of London on the move, written by award-winning author David Long and superbly illustrated by the brilliant Sarah McMenemy. • F rom smelly steam trains running along a single track to the innovative electric trains speeding through a vast network of tunnels beneath our feet today, the Underground is an iconic part of London and keeps this busy city on the move • E xplore Victorian London as the Brunels dig deep under the Thames. Take refuge in the tunnels during World War II and find out which world leader’s bath was found in an abandoned station • P ublished in association with TfL (Transport for London) and full of fascinating facts and detailed illustrations inspired by their archives avid Long writes for a wide diversity of newspapers and magazines and is a London •D expert • S arah McMenemy writes and illustrates children’s books. Her beautiful artwork makes this a wonderful book for children, art, history and engineering lovers
Amazing Transport: Journey through the history of transport Tom Jackson Chris Mould Get lost in the loops of incredible timelines and find out how cars, trains, aeroplanes, rockets and many more exciting modes of transport came to be the way they are today.
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• T ake a wrong twist or turn and find out what happened when the Freedom 7 was first launched into space, speed your way through tunnels at lightning speed with the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport car and let the wind carry you away in a hot-air balloon with the Montgolfier brothers • T om Jackson is a science writer, whose book Chilled: How Refrigeration Changed the World is published by Bloomsbury • C hris Mould is a children’s book and magazine illustrator, and has won the Nottingham Children’s Book Award
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What’s Going On Inside My Head? Molly Potter Sarah Jennings We all know that healthy minds are vital to our wellbeing but how do we make sure we look after our mental health from a very young age? What’s Going on Inside My Head? is a book for children that explores practical ways we can keep our minds in good shape as well as our bodies. • B y talking about positive self-image, emotional intelligence, relationships and mindfulness, this book will help children develop healthy habits and good coping strategies from the start. Presented in a warm, child-friendly, no-nonsense way it will help establish solid foundations for every child’s current and future well-being • I deal for starting up conversations and answering questions from children about positive mental health
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• Includes a guide for parents and carers which provides lots of ideas for discussion and follow up • F rom the bestselling author/illustrator team behind How Are You Feeling Today? which has been translated into nine languages and sold over 90,000 copies in the UK alone
The Miracle of Hanukkah Malachy Doyle Christopher Corr King Antiochus has destroyed the Jewish temple. With no holy oil left, how will the Jewish people keep the temple’s flame alight? Award-winning author Malachy Doyle presents a beautiful retelling of the story of Hanukkah with wonderful, colourful illustrations by Christopher Corr. • T his beautiful picture book is perfect for anyone who wants to explain the story and traditions of Hanukkah to children ith foil on the cover and beautiful, full-colour illustrations from Christopher Corr, this •W would make a great Hanukkah gift • A n excellent way to introduce beliefs and traditions from other cultures
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• B y the same author and illustrator team as Rama and Sita: The Story of Diwali
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You’re Crushing It: Positivity for living your REAL life Lex Croucher Forget Instagram and Snapchat filters, there is no hiding when it comes to Lex Croucher’s frank and candid text. This is THE survival guide to help you make it through the crazy, whirlwind ride we call life. • A n honest, thoughtful and hilarious survival guide for young people by social media sensation Lex Croucher • C overs topics of friendship, relationships, sexuality, bullying, mental health and body image ith 130K YouTube subscribers and 109K followers on Twitter, •W Lex Croucher is a social media star on the rise. But forget Instagram and Snapchat filters, Lex looks frankly and candidly at how tough it is to be a girl these days PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 272PP | 198 X 129MM | 12+ ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
I am not wha t other people s ay about me … UNLESS THEY’RE SAYING I’ M REALLY, REALLY GREAT
• With sensitivity and humour, Lex gives practical advice on how to get through that difficult time in life resiliently and how to learn to love your imperfections
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The Cat Without a Name: A True Story of Love and War Amra Sabic-El-Rayess with Laura Sullivan The stunning memoir of a Muslim teen struggling to survive in the midst of the Bosnian genocide—and the stray cat who protected her family through it all. • U ndertold historical moment with current topical relevance: Even though Amra’s story is historical, many of the themes are resonant today—refugees, anti-Muslim sentiments, and the overall political turmoil of a country where cultures violently turn against each other • E motionally resonant: A tearjerker that offers perspective on the experience of a teen in a heart wrenching situation
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• A mra is a professor at Columbia University who specializes in social justice and international affairs and grew up in Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina. After surviving ethnic cleansing and Serb military siege, she emigrated to the United States in 1996. This is her story
A Voice Named Aretha Katheryn Russell-Brown Laura Freeman A beautiful picture book biography about the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and how she fought for justice throughout her life. • A retha Franklin is a legend in music and American history, and Katheryn’s text beautifully introduces a new generation to her story • T his is the first picture book biography about the Queen of Soul, who was an incredibly influential musician and cultural figure whose lifetime spanned many important events. Her death in August 2018 led to an outpouring of love for her, showing how broad her appeal is
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• K atheryn Russell-Brown is a highly respected academic, and her first picture book, Little Melba and Her Big Trombone, earned three starred reviews and a host of awards • C oretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator of Hidden Figures, Laura Freeman, brings the text to life beautifully
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Can You Crack the Code?: A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptography Ella Schwartz Lily Williams A fun and interactive look at codes throughout history, from Caesar’s battlefield message, to contemporary hackers. HARDBACK | $21.99 | 120PP 255 X 205MM | 9+ RIGHTS SOLD: KOREA
• B y government cybersecurity expert, Ella Schwartz, this is the exciting and timely launch of a new series, featuring big questions, historical anecdotes, and DIY investigation activities • A flippable non-fiction format, with interactive sidebars that offer readers the opportunity to craft and crack their own secret codes • Featuring stories of hidden treasures, war-time manoeuvrings and computer hacking, and child-friendly, accessible explanations of how the codes were solved
A Beginner’s Projects in Coding Marc Scott Mick Marston A fully up-to-date companion, including Scratch 3.0 and instructions for a more user-friendly interface for Python, to the successful A Beginner’s Guide to Coding. • S ince the first book’s publication, the programming language Scratch has been updated. This new edition features the accessibility and coding building blocks that made the first book a success, but with completely new Scratch projects MARCH 2020 HARDBACK WITH CONCEALED WIRE $14.99 | 64PP | 260 X 210MM | 8-11 OPTION PUBLISHERS: BULGARIA, CHINA (COMPLEX CHINESE), KOREA, THE NETHERLANDS
• E asy-to-follow projects, filled with step-by-step instructions, screenshots, and bright illustrations help children to understand the fundamentals of coding in a visual, handson way • T his brightly illustrated, functionally formatted guide offers easy-to-follow instructions using the free programming languages of Scratch and Python
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Bugs in Danger: Our Vanishing Bees, Butterflies, and Beetles Mark Kurlansky Jia Liu A fascinating look at the rise and decline in populations of beloved bugs. • B y now you’ve probably heard that bees are disappearing – but they aren’t the only species at risk. Populations of fireflies, butterflies, and ladybugs have all been declining in recent years, too. This middle grade nonfiction explains the growth, spread, and recent declines of each of these four types of insects • E xploring human causes and natural occurrences, master nonfiction storyteller Mark Kurlansky shows just how much bugs matter to our world • C onservationist themes, including a call to arms for kids to do their part to save beloved insects • Mark Kurlansky is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 books, including A World Without Fish for young readers and Milk, Salt, and Cod for adults
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• F eaturing black and white art throughout
Who Gives a Poop? Heather L. Montgomery Iris Gottlieb From Heather L. Montgomery, a fascinating and funny look at the science of poop–and how it can change the world! • U nique narrative style: Heather serves as a first-person narrator as she travels into the field with scientists and guides readers through her own discoveries • F resh approach to a popular topic: This project focuses on cutting edge science instead of a historical survey or weird facts approach. Most other books on the topic are installments in institutional series or are for younger readers • T imely message about conservation: Heather leads readers to understand that one way of making change in the world can start with something we think of as pure waste
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• A follow-up to the acclaimed Something Rotten: A Fresh Look at Roadkill was an ALA Notable title, an Orbis Pictus Recommended book, and a Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year. It received three starred reviews and was picked up by JLG and Scholastic
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She-Rex Michelle Robinson Deborah Allwright Look out! Here comes She-Rex! She’s a big and burly, multicoloured dino girly, and she’s about to show the world that she’s as fierce and as loud as any boy dinosaur. A refreshing challenge to the gender stereotyping of children’s toys, this chomping, clomping dinosaur stomp by the ever-popular Michelle Robinson proves that dinosaurs are for girls as well as boys. • F rom Michelle Robinson, author of the bestselling A Beginner’s Guide to Bear Spotting and Grandmas from Mars ith expressive illustrations that are full of warmth, humour and •W texture from Deborah Allwright, bestselling illustrator of There Is No Dragon in This Story and Princess Swashbuckle • A true celebration of girl and boy dinosaurs, and a brilliantly bold challenge to gender stereotyping • T he perfect picture book for all dinosaur fans!
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Beware! Ralfy Rabbit and the Secret Book Biter Emily MacKenzie Ralfy Rabbit LOVES books. He loves nothing more than finding a quiet spot and reading. But things aren’t so quiet any more ... Rodney, Ralfy’s new baby brother, is making sure of that. And when Ralfy discovers a huge bite-mark hole in one of his favourite books, things go from bad to worse. Who could be behind the biting? Ralfy Rabbit is determined to find out! • T he perfect celebration of the addictive pleasures of books and reading • A nother fabulously funny and imaginative picture book from the award-winning Emily MacKenzie, creator of Wanted! Ralfy Rabbit, Book Burglar
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• T he perfect story for children with a new sibling – this book tackles a new baby in the family in a funny and accessible way • E mily lives in Edinburgh and her picture books have so far been translated into 13 languages
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Bears Love Squares Caryl Hart Edward Underwood Triangles are tremendous, circles are sensational, but Bear likes squares. Can Raccoon convince his friend that other shapes can be fun too? He’s got his work cut out, that’s for sure, because Bear likes SQUARES! • A gloriously colourful celebration of shapes, friendship and the power of seeing things from a different perspective
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• C lever, playful rhyming text from bestselling author Caryl Hart, coupled with bold, stylish artwork by Edward Underwood – one half of Lisa Jones Studio, the internationally successful stationery and lifestyle brand • F resh, bold and different – a must-have for nursery bookshelves • C aryl and Edward’s wonderful collaboration Big Box Little Box was shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2018
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The Viking Who Liked Icing Lu Fraser Mark McKinley From an incredibly exciting new picture book pairing comes The Viking Who Liked Icing – a hilarious and original take on believing in yourself and learning how to shine. Two little Vikings were tucked in their hut – Leafling the brave and the much-smaller Nut. Now Nut LOVED his sister and Leaf LOVED her brother, But everyone knew they were NOT like each other. • T old in effortless verse, The Viking Who Liked Icing is a muchneeded new take on the age-old truth that happiness comes when you’re able to be yourself
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• P erfect for little people striving to be exactly who they want to be! • F rom Lu Fraser, a hugely exciting new picture book talent, hotly contested for acquisition at Bologna Book Fair. This is the first of four books contracted with Bloomsbury • B right, graphic and bold illustrations from impressive debut picture book illustrator Mark McKinley
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Snow Ghost Tony Mitton Diana Mayo Snow Ghost is looking for a home. Through the dark winter sky, she swoops and swirls, past the whirling traffic of town, into the dense tangled wood and to the top of the blustery hill, searching endlessly to no avail. And then on the moors she spots a small farm where children are playing in the snow. She has found her home at last … An enchanting, lyrical story with stunningly beautiful artwork from Diana Mayo. • A magical winter story with beautifully soft, atmospheric illustrations – the perfect gift ith a lyrical text from Tony Mitton in his trademark rhyming •W style NOVEMBER 2020 HARDBACK | £11.99 | 32PP | 300 X 237MM OPTION PUBLISHERS CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, KOREA, ROMANIA, RUSSIA, SPAIN (SPANISH AND CATALAN), WALES
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• T his is Tony’s third book for Bloomsbury, following the muchloved Snow Penguin and Snow Bear iana Mayo has illustrated several picture books and is an •D exciting new talent on the Bloomsbury list
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Pirate Stew Neil Gaiman Chris Riddell From the multi-award-winning Neil Gaiman comes a joyfully riotous, brilliantly anarchic, deliciously rhyming adventure, with glorious piratical illustrations by Chris Riddell. Pirate Stew! Pirate Stew! Pirate Stew for me and you! Pirate Stew, Pirate Stew, Eat it and you won’t be blue You can be a pirate too! arvellously silly and gloriously entertaining, this tale of pirates, •M flying ships, doughnut feasts and some rather magical stew is ideal reading for all pirates, both young and old • S pellbindingly illustrated by the much-loved Chris Riddell, this unruly, quirky, action-packed adventure makes a spectacular and magical gift • B estselling illustrator Chris Riddell was Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2015–17 and remains the only artist to have won the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal three times, most recently for his illustrations in The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman eil Gaiman is the first author to have won both the Carnegie •N and Newbery Medals for the same book: The Graveyard Book eil Gaiman has 2.67 million followers on Twitter and a huge •N cult fan base and readership from his amazing novels for adults and children around the world – including American Gods and Good Omens, which have both been made into major TV series
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Meet the Planets Caryl Hart Bethan Woollvin 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 … Blast off into space and say hello to the planets of the solar system in this rhyming picture book that is perfect for sharing with all little astronauts. Zoooooooom! We’re off on an exciting space adventure in our rocket to meet all the planets of the solar system. • J oin in with the rhymes, spot all the smiley-faced, friendly planets and have a blast (but be back in time for bed!) in this striking, read-aloud picture book • S tory-led, with bold, striking artwork, it’s the perfect first introduction to planets and the solar system – would-be little astronauts will love it! FEBRUARY 2020 HARDBACK | £11.99 | 32PP | 300 X 237MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• P lanets, moons, stars, rockets, volcanoes, space adventure – you’ll find them all in this fun, rhyming read-aloud picture book • B ringing together, for the first time, in intergalactic awesomeness, the mighty picture book talents of award-winning author Caryl Hart and stellar illustrator Bethan Woollvin • B ethan Woollvin has received high praise for her fairytale picture book retellings Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Little Red, which won the Macmillan Children’s Book Prize 2014 and The New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book 2016. Bethan has also been shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize and Little Rebels Award in 2017. This is her first book with Bloomsbury
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Meesha Makes Friends Tom Percival Meesha loves making things, but she finds it hard to make friends. She doesn’t know quite what to do or what to say or when to say it. But, one day, she discovers that she has a special talent that might just help her navigate social situations and make new friends. • A warm and affectionate look at the joys and difficulties of making and keeping friends, relating to others and finding your place in the world onderfully empowering and emotionally resonant – the ideal •W starting point for conversations about responding to social cues and relating to others • F illed with atmospheric multimedia artwork in a beautiful minimal palette with a striking cover – a stand-out book in both style and content • E ngaging and uplifting, a perfect companion to Tom Percival’s bestselling Perfectly Norman, Ruby’s Worry and Ravi’s Roar – a series which provides the perfect springboard for talking about about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence and managing feelings
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• T om Percival is a writer, artist, video producer and musician. Meesha Makes Friends is his seventh picture book for Bloomsbury
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You Can’t Call an Elephant in an Emergency Patricia Cleveland-Peck David Tazzyman Nee-nar! Nee-nar! Jam-packed with emergency vehicles, unlikely rescues and crazy creatures, this brilliant book is riotous, laugh-out-loud fun! Can an elephant be a firefighter?
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• A hilarious follow-up to the bestselling You Can’t Take an Elephant on the Bus and You Can’t Let an Elephant Drive a Digger – over 180,000 copies sold! • F illed with emergency vehicles from ambulances and police cars to fire engines and rescue helicopters – the perfect book for vehicle-crazy kids ith zany animals, riotous rescues and lots of giggles, this is the •W ideal book for reading (and laughing!) out loud • C ommercial, chaotic, quirky ... and completely brilliant!
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The Girl and the Dinosaur Hollie Hughes Sarah Massini In a little town by the seaside, Marianne isn’t playing with children her own age. Instead she’s digging for dinosaur bones to build a very special sort of companion ... • A true storytelling masterpiece destined to be read for years to come • S trikingly beautiful artwork from Sarah Massini, illustrator of The Velveteen Rabbit and Kiss it Better • P owerful storytelling sure to resonate with children of all ages ollie Hughes is a hugely talented picture book author. Her titles for Bloomsbury •H include The Famishing Vanishing Mahoosive Mammoth, as well as the glorious Princess Swashbuckle
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• S arah Massini studied Graphic Design in Manchester and worked in children’s book design before settling down to pursue her life-long dream of illustrating books. Sarah’s first picture book for Bloomsbury was Kiss it Better written by Smriti Prasadam-Halls
I Don’t Want to Be Quiet! Laura Ellen Anderson NO! I don’t want to be quiet! A brilliantly funny picture book about what happens when you really listen, from the author/illustrator of the bestselling Amelia Fang series. Stairs are for STOMPING, spoons are for DRUMMING, and when my mum’s working, I help her by HUMMING. aking noise is a LOT of fun ... but what happens when you take the time to •M really listen to the world around you? A very funny story about learning to take notice of the quieter things in life, perfect for little people who love banging and popping, whizzing and fizzing • T he next in the bestselling I Don’t Want series, from the hugely talented Laura Ellen Anderson • I Don’t Want Curly Hair has been translated into over ten languages
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• F rom the illustrator of Bloomsbury’s Witch Wars series, which has sold over 80,000 copies • T he perfect feel-good picture book about the joy of making noise – and listening too!
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Little Owl̓s Bedtime Debi Gliori Alison Brown Little Owl doesn’t want to go to bed ... His pillow is too lumpy, his quilt is too hot and what is that strange snorting noise he can hear?
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Perhaps one last bedtime story will help or maybe, just maybe, Mummy Owl has an ingenious way to soothe her restless Little Owl and help him get a good night’s sleep ... From the creators of Little Owl’s Egg and Little Owl’s First Day comes another irresistible story that is perfectly reassuring for all wakeful little night owls. • F ollow-up to the successful Little Owl’s Egg and Little Owl’s First Day, which have sold in 12 languages, from an award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator pairing • B eautiful, soft artwork in Alison Brown’s trademark style – the ideal companion to a delightful text about a well-loved character • A warm, fun and comforting bedtime story – perfect for reluctant sleepers
The Bookworm Debi Gliori Max really wants a pet. His parents aren’t so sure. Puppies chew, parrots screech and sharks have too many teeth. How about a dragon? Max’s parents say that dragons don’t exist, so Max settles for a pet worm instead. Except this particular worm turns out to be very unusual as its back begins to turn spiky and it starts to breathe smoke ... HARDBACK | £11.99 | 32PP | 245 X 274MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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• A funny and light-hearted story, perfect for any child who has ever wanted a pet ebi is a prolific author/illustrator with over 80 books published, and sales •D of over 522,500 in the UK alone ebi’s much-loved picture books have been shortlisted for the Kate •D Greenaway Medal, the Red House Children’s Book Award and the Best Picture Book of the Year, Junior Design Awards ebi’s picture book No Matter What is an international bestseller and has •D been translated into 24 languages
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The Whales on the Bus Katrina Charman Nick Sharratt Cranes on trains? Goats on boats? Dragons on wagons? Get ready to sing along to your favourite nursery rhyme as you’ve never heard it before! This riotous animal adventure is set to the tune of ‘The Wheels on the Bus’ and is perfect for preschoolers. Join in the fun with a host of colourful animals as they ride, soar, whizz and zoom on a whole range of exciting vehicles ... from tigers on gliders to ducks on trucks. • L ittle ones will love singing along to the tune of a familiar nursery rhyme and spotting all the things that go – perfect for fans of planes, trains, cars and vehicles of all kinds! • T he third title in this fresh and fun nursery rhyme series, following on from the gloriously entertaining Car, Car, Truck, Jeep and Go, Go, Pirate Boat
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• C ar, Car, Truck, Jeep was selected for BookTrust’s inaugural 2019 Pyjamarama campaign, with over 450,000 copies given to kids across the UK ick Sharratt has illustrated over 250 books for children and written 40 of his •N own. His own books have a combined TCM of over 640,000 copies to date
The FurFins: CherryTail and the Mermaid Wedding Alison Ritchie Aless Baylis Deep down in the aquamarine ocean lies the magical land of Coralia, home to the FurFins, enchanting sea creatures with glittery tails and friendly, furry faces. Come and join Cherrytail, Tinytail and StarTail on a new adventure and help them solve the mystery of the missing royal wedding cake! • T he second in a highly collectable three-book series – think Rainbow Magic for a younger audience • F un and sparkly, it will appeal to fans of Princess Evie’s Ponies and wannabe mermaids everywhere • A lison Ritchie works as a freelance editor and writer, and has published several children’s books
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• A less Baylis is an illustrator and print-and-pattern designer who has collaborated with companies worldwide to create books, clothing and home decor for children
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Baby’s First Jailbreak Jim Whalley Stephen Collins Queues at Baby Frank’s famous zoo are dwindling and there’s only one person responsible ... Meet Baby Bruce. He’s greedy, fame-hungry and he’s opened up a rival zoo nearby. The problem is, all the animals at Baby Bruce’s zoo are unhappy. What’s Baby Frank to do? Face his nemesis and stage an epic baby jailbreak, of course. Hold on, this is going to be one great escape! HARDBACK | £11.99 | 32PP | 274 X 245MM RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (COMPLEX AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) OPTION PUBLISHERS: DENMARK
angerously funny follow-up to the successful Baby’s First Bank Heist – kids •D will love seeing Baby Frank topple his nemesis Baby Bruce and save a whole load of animals too! • Major new and exciting partnership – Stephen Collins is a cartoonist in the Guardian Weekend magazine and Jim Whalley is a fresh writing talent • S triking and stylish with plenty of jokes sprinkled through the text and illustrations, this will appeal to children and adults alike • P erfect for fans of Chris Haughton, Rob Biddulph and Jon Klassen
Midnight Ninja Sam Lloyd Everyone is tucked up in bed – except for Midnight Ninja and his sidekick Ginger the cat. The ninja emergency bell has rung and they’re off on a secret mission. There’s no time for these heroes to sleep until they’ve solved the mystery of the missing socks! • P erfect for making bedtime fun, even for reluctant sleepers
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• B y the bestselling, award-winning creator of the Yikes series of picture books, Calm Down, Boris! and Mr Pusskins • B edtime AND superheroes – two popular themes in one picture book will make it a child must-have
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The Lonely Christmas Tree Chris Naylor-Ballesteros It’s the night before Christmas and, high on a hill, a lonely tree shivers in the cold and the still ... This beautiful new take on the classic poem ‘’Twas the Night Before Christmas’ tells the tale of one lonely tree’s journey from solitude to companionship in a timeless, atmospheric small-format gift book. • A magical reworking of the classic Christmas poem ‘’Twas the Night Before Christmas’ with an uplifting message about overcoming loneliness R eaders will enjoy guessing the reveal of the friendly stranger at the end of the story •
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• B eautifully presented small-format hardback with timeless, atmospheric illustrations • C elebrates the true meaning of Christmas as a time for people to come together • C hris Naylor-Ballesteros is an illustrator and graphic designer. This is his third picture book, following I Love You, Stick Insect and I’m Going to Eat This Ant, both published by Bloomsbury
We’re Going on a Treasure Hunt Laura Hughes Join your favourite bunnies as they set off on an exciting pirate adventure to find the hidden treasure chest. With ten gold coins to find and count, it’s an action-packed treasure hunt! You’ll need to watch out for the obstacles along the way and help the bunnies get home in time for a delicious SURPRISE. • F rom the bestselling Laura Hughes, illustrator of We’re Going on an Egg Hunt, which has sold over 100,000 copies in the UK alone • A lift-the-flap adventure with ten gold coins to spot, so little ones can practise counting from one to ten
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ith bright, appealing artwork featuring lots of tropical •W animals, from parrots and monkeys to sharks and dolphins
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Southwest Sunrise Nikki Grimes Wendell Minor From highly acclaimed creators Nikki Grimes and Wendell Minor comes a stunning picture book about the beauty of the natural world and finding a new place to call home. hen Jayden and his parents move from New York to New •W Mexico, he is devastated to leave the city behind. But when he finds an endless sky, a bird’s song, and a rainbow of flowers, he learns to appreciate the natural beauty around him—and finds a new place to call home. MAY 2020 HARDBACK | $18.99 | 32PP | 245 X 274 MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• T his book is a great opportunity to show kids the gorgeous scenery of our world’s natural landscape, through the eyes of a child seeing it for the first time. • T he message of leaving behind your home for a new place is one many kids can relate to. ikki Grimes is a bestselling author, a Children’s Literature •N Legacy Award winner, a Coretta Scott King Award and Honor winner, among countless other accolades. endell Minor’s illustrations are lush and perfectly capture the •W beauty of the natural world.
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Sloth Went Adam Lehrhaupt Benson Shum This hilarious picture book is about a sloth on the go. A sloth who is ... very slowly .. . making his way to a major milestone: potty training! • T his is a fresh take on a perennial topic—the drama of learning to use the potty—with a very kid-friendly and poop-forward sense of humor • I ncludes back matter with the amazing true story of how sloths poop! • T here are lots of potty-training books in the market, but this is clever and fun without being didactic • T he hilarious story will have appeal to kids even beyond the potty-training years • A uthor Adam Lehrhaupt is an award-winning and prolific writer, and illustrator Benson Shum is a Disney artist/animator with a large online following
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Superhero vs School Ethan Long School day jitters get a superhero treatment in Ethan Long’s new picture book. In the darkest of nights, when all else is lost, Scotty is ready to hurl himself into danger if it means saving innocent citizens. After all, that’s what a superhero does. But this hero is about to come face-to-face with his greatest fear, his only weakness—the first day of school! • C omic book style illustrations include imagined and real scenarios in this fun, engaging picture book about a young hero tackling his first day of school • T his clever and action-packed text is perfect for kids with school-day anxiety JULY 2020 HARDBACK | $17.99 | 32PP | 245 X 274 MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• T he hero in the book learns that there is strength in numbers, adding a sweet friendship slant to the story • A uthor/illustrator Ethan Long is a Geisel Award-winner with strong international appeal
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She Wanted to Be Haunted Marcus Ewert Susie Ghahremani Clarissa the cottage is adorable: bright pink and shiny with flowers growing all around her. But she’d rather be like her father, a creepy castle, or her mother, a witch’s hut. Clarissa needs something to haunt her rooms ... but what? • T his frightfully delightful (and slightly subversive) story is about being true to yourself and finding a friend • C larissa does find her perfect friend, and the twist ending is shockingly fun! • T he text has a wonderful rhythm to it, and the rhymes are clever and effortless, making for a perfect read-aloud
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• S usie Ghahremani is an acclaimed illustrator and also has an extremely successful brand of stationary and gift items at boygirlparty.com
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A Way with Wild Things Larissa Theule Sara Palacios Please meet Poppy – if you can spot her among the wildflowers! This poetic, evocative, and gentle text celebrates quieter souls through one special girl who is one with nature. MARCH 2020 HARDBACK | $17.99 | 32PP | 215 X 280MM RIGHTS SOLD: FRANCE
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• P oppy loves bugs and nature – much more than she likes being around other people. But at Grandma Phyllis’s birthday party, Poppy can’t resist coming out of her shell to observe a beautiful bug, turning her from a wallflower into a wild flower • T his spare and gorgeous text from new picture book writer Larissa Theule, and vibrant illustrator Sara Palacios has perennial appeal for shy children, as well as those who love bugs and the outdoors • S ara Palacios has an energetic and vibrant style that is sure to connect with readers, and she has an award history ith so many picture books for girls that are pink, purple, and glittery, this •W celebrates a shy girl who loves bugs and science. Modern parents will welcome this wholesome, encouraging text for girls to find their own passions and voices
How to Be a Pirate Isaac Fitzgerald Brigette Barrager This heartwarming and imaginative text is brought to life by New York Times bestselling illustrator Brigette Barrager in a vibrant, joyful expression of what it means to be a pirate, empowering readers to embrace those qualities too.
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hen the neighborhood boys tell CeCe that she can’t be a pirate, she goes •W straight to someone who has actual experience on a boat – her grandpa. He shows her his tattoos and teaches her the best qualities a pirate possesses ost pirate books are boy-focused, but the little girl in this story learns how to •M become the best pirate ever • I saac Fitzgerald is well-known from his work at Twitter’s morning show #AM2DM, Buzzfeed Books, and his frequent appearances on The Today Show. He is also the co-author of the adult titles Pen & Ink and Knives & Ink, which were highly acclaimed • B rigette Barrager is the illustrator of New York Times bestselling Uni the Unicorn and worked at Pixar. She’s cool and tattooed, has Disney-with-an-edge style, and her use of color and energy perfectly captures imagination
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Bear Out There Jacob Grant The fantastic duo from Bear’s Scare is back in another funny friendship story, proving that when the going gets rough, true friends will stick by your side. • S pider loves the outdoors. But when his kite gets stuck in a tree, he needs his friend’s help. Bear prefers the indoors and does not like the woods, but does like the idea of helping his friend. When their quest to find Spider’s kite goes from bad to worse, Bear realises that being a good friend sometimes means breaking out of your comfort zone ighlights the importance of being there for your friends when they need you, •H even if it’s hard • J acob Grant is an up-and-coming talent whose style is perfect for fans of Peter Brown and Greg Pizzoli. A third book is scheduled for Fall 2020
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• B ear’s Scare has sold in four languages so far
I Got The School Spirit Connie Schofield-Morrison Frank Morrison This exuberant celebration of the first day of school from award-winning illustrator Frank Morrison will have every kid cheering for school to begin! • F ollowing one little girl throughout her first day of school, this text is full of fun onomatopoeia as she discovers the school spirit in everything around her. • P erfect for any child about to start school! uch-needed diverse series—this is our third offering after I Got the Rhythm •M and I Got the Christmas Spirit • C onnie Schofield-Morrison and Frank Morrison teamed up to capture the rhythm of the neighborhood in I Got the Rhythm and again in I Got the Christmas Spirit. Connie has been writing since she was a young girl and Frank is the awardwinning illustrator of many books for children, including Our Children Can Soar and Jazzy Miz Mozetta, for which he won the Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe Award for New Talent
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Monster’s Trucks Rebecca Van Slyke Joe Sutphin A hilarious interactive story featuring one gruff monster who WON’T let you touch his construction vehicles ... unless you decide NOT to follow his directions!
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• A creative take on the interactive picture book by a winning author-illustrator team, with just the right balance of humor and heart • F or fans of Interrupting Chicken and The Monster at the End of This Book, and perfect for kids who love trucks and building • I mparts a message of sharing in a kid-friendly and non-didactic way as adorably gruff Monster exaggerates a refusing-to-share mentality that young readers will relate to • R ebecca Van Syke is the author of Mom School and Dad School • J oe Sutphin is the illustrator of New York Times best-seller Word of Mouse, the Dr. Critchlore’s School For Minions series, and Raffie On The Run
So Big! Mike Wohnoutka A simple, clever text paired with utterly adorable animal characters makes school-day jitters seem not so big after all! • I n the vein of the beloved and strong-selling Moo!, Mike has paired a very simple text with cute animal characters in a sweet school story that begs to be read aloud • S chool day anxiety is a perennially popular subject, and this positive and heartfelt story has a very kid-friendly approach HARDBACK | $17.99 | 32 PP | 274 X 245MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• T he simplistic text with different inflections makes this a great first book for beginning readers, allowing them to feel ‘so big’ too ike Wohnoutka is the author and illustrator of Dad’s First Day and the illustrator •M of many books including Moo! which received two starred reviews and was chosen as an ALA Notable book and by the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books as a Blue Ribbon selection
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Lola Dutch: I Love You So Much Kenneth Wright Sarah Jane Wright Lola Dutch knows that when it comes to showing your friends how much you love them, there’s no such thing as "too much"! This larger-than-life character is perfect for fans of Eloise and Olivia, and just right for Valentines! • A n absolutely delightful character with HUGE potential: Following her debut and a MerryMakers doll in Spring 2018, a second book in Winter 2019, Lola returns with a third book perfect for Valentine’s Day! • L ola is once again bursting with creative ideas, this time showing her friends how much she loves them. A perfect purchase for the loved ones in your life • I nspired by their own four wonderfully feisty children, husband and wife team Sarah Jane and Kenneth Wright are thrilled to continue this fun, commercial, characterdriven series about the unstoppably creative Lola Dutch • S arah Jane’s Etsy shop, started in 2008, developed into a full-fledged creative business, with art prints, fabrics, books, wallpaper, and more! Her clients include Ralph Lauren, Pop & Lolli, and Michael Miller Fabrics, and she has an incredibly loyal social media following with over 40,000 followers on Instagram alone. A LOLA DUTCH fabric line launched in Spring 2019!
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Croc & Turtle: Snow Fun! Mike Wohnoutka Croc & Turtle may be different, but they’re the best of friends! This adorable winter-themed story will warm your heart, and is perfect for fans of Penguin and Pinecone. • A sweet friendship story with strong potential for character-driven popularity • C roc and Turtle are perfect characters for pre-schoolers, and this story features the inside/outside concept plus how to deal with conflict in friendship • C roc and Turtle’s second adventure is full of winter fun, including snowball fights, ice skating and sledding!
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Goodnight, Sleepyville Blake Liliane Hellman Steven Henry Little ones will love to snuggle up with the adorable animal families of Sleepyville who are getting ready for bed in this sweet, classically-inspired picture book. JUNE 2020 HARDBACK | $17.99 | 40PP | 203 X 254MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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• A ll the elements for a classic picture book: sweet and loving text, adorable animal illustrations, and a perennial and commercial hook with the bedtime routine • K ids go through their bedtime routines every day, but seeing these cute animals brushing their teeth and snuggling into bed adds an extra layer of fun • B lake Liliane Hellman is the author of Something Smells and Cuddle Monkey. Blake is also a user experience designer at a technology firm in Seattle and has spent many years designing digital games • S teven Henry (né D’Amico) is the illustrator of several picture books for children, including the award-winning Ella the Elegant Elephant, The Hanukkah Hop! and It’s Raining Bats & Frogs, and is also a consultant to the Disney Junior TV series Ella the Elephant
The Amazing Idea of You Charlotte Sullivan Wild Mary Lundquist A poetic, celebratory story that shows young readers the magic and beauty of new life. idden in a seed is the possibility of a tree. Tadpoles, caterpillars, and waddling •H goslings all hold the promise of leaps, brilliant colors, and migrations. Yet nothing compares to the promise of a child. With simple grace, The Amazing Idea of You celebrates the glorious potential in living things and in every child. • T his book is perfect for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and anyone looking to buy a book for a new baby, and received a starred review from Publishers Weekly HARDBACK | $17.99 | 40PP | 254 X 204MM ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
ary Lundquist’s fresh colors, delightful people, and soft lines are a perfect fit for •M this text. Mary has a few picture books under her belt that have received glowing reviews • C harlotte Sullivan Wild has taught writing and children’s literature for nearly two decades and hosts the Picture Book Salon of San Antonio
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Do Not Disturb the Dragons Michelle Robinson Two intrepid girls go from ladies-in-waiting to knights-inaction when they rip up the rule book and go searching for adventure! Wondermere is the LUCKIEST kingdom in the land, all thanks to the dragons that nest on top of the castle. So everyone has to FOLLOW THE RULES to keep the dragons HAPPY. Grace HATES the rules. They stop her doing everything she loves, like PLAYING TROLLO and training to be a BRAVE KNIGHT. Why do boys get all the FUN! Determined to prove that the rules are a LOAD OF OLD ROT, Grace and Princess Portia secretly enter the year’s BIGGEST TROLLO TOURNAMENT. A couple of rule-breakers couldn’t make the dragons fly away ... could they? • T he first book in a debut young fiction series that is chock-full of chuckles (and pot-bellied unicorns) • A fairytale series with a modern message: that girls can be knights in shining armour just as easily as boys
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eaturing brilliantly vibrant black-and-white illustrations • F throughout by an illustrator who will be announced very soon • P erfect for fans of Andy Stanton, Pamela Butchart and Emer Stamp ichelle Robinson is the bestselling, award-winning author of •M picture books including A Beginner’s Guide to Bear Spotting, Grandmas from Mars, and the Goodnight series
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Fabio the World’s Greatest Flamingo Detective: Peril at Lizard Lake Laura James Emily Fox Fabio, the World’s Greatest Flamingo Detective, is very, very clever ... Most of the time. But when a lapse of judgement leads Fabio to go up in his friend Gilbert’s plane for a flight over the desert, little does he know he’ll be nosediving into a new mystery! The third book in the hilarious and stylish illustrated mystery series from the author of Captain Pug. orgeous and funny three-colour illustrations throughout by the •G marvellous Emily Fox
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• P erfect for fans of Claude, Foxy Tales and The Pink Panther • L aura James’s first novel, Captain Pug, was the biggest young fiction debut of 2016 • Captain Pug was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in 2017
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Pirate Pug Laura James Églantine Ceulemans Meet the dastardly, the black-hearted, the really rather peckish ... Pirate Pug! The fourth book in Laura James’s beloved series about a roly-poly pug and his best friend Lady Miranda. Perfect for fans of Claude and Squishy McFluff. orgeous three-colour illustrations throughout by Églantine Ceulemans •G • C aptain Pug was shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Prize 2017 • A nother hilarious adventure about the pug who faces his fears ... and wins! Great for kids overcoming challenges A L S O AVA I L A B L E
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• P erfect for kids to read alone but full of wit and humour that parents will enjoy too!
Kitty’s Magic: Sooty the Birthday Cat Ella Moonheart Kitty is amazed to find out that Sooty, a local cat, doesn’t know what a birthday party is. So Kitty decides to throw Sooty a surprise birthday party to show her how much fun it can be! But Kitty needs to be careful as she will lose her powers forever if anyone discovers that she can turn into a cat. It’s going to be tough to keep Sooty from discovering her secret! • I n this sixth book in the enchanting series for fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows, you can join Kitty and your favourite feline friends from the first five books, or meet them here for the very first time! • A dorably illustrated throughout, with an irresistible sparkly cover • A purr-fectly magical and super-commercial series – this will delight all animal fans A L S O AVA I L A B L E
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Trouble on the Farm Chris Higgins Emily MacKenzie The third book in this charming and funny young fiction series about friendship from much-loved author Chris Higgins and acclaimed illustrator Emily MacKenzie. ith laugh-out-loud funny writing by Chris Higgins and delightful illustrations by the •W award-winning Emily MacKenzie, this series is perfect for fans of Kes Gray’s books and the classic My Naughty Little Sister • C hris Higgins is the author of the much-loved My Funny Family series PAPERBACK | £4.99 | 128 PP | 5+ OPTION PUBLISHERS : LATIN AMERICA (SPANISH), TURKEY, POLAND
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One Christmas Wish Katherine Rundell Emily Sutton Award-winning author Katherine Rundell brings the magic of Christmas to life with a classic story to savour year after year, illustrated in stunning detail by Emily Sutton. It’s Christmas Eve and Theo – left at home with a babysitter – sees an oddlooking star out of his window and decides to make a wish. He wishes that he had some friends to keep him company. Moments later, the Christmas decorations begin to disentangle themselves from the tree behind him, ready to wreak a little havoc ... OCTOBER 2019 PAPERBACK | £8.99 | 64PP | 5+ RIGHTS SOLD: CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, ITALY, JAPAN, POLAND, RUSSIA, UKRAINE, USA
ritten with generous helpings of warmth and humour, this is a story about the spirit •W of Christmas and treasuring the people who really matter • K atherine Rundell’s novels are published all over the world. Her novel, The Explorer, won the Costa Children’s Book Award, the FCBG Children’s Book Award and the Children’s Travel Book of the Year • E mily Sutton graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 2008. She is the illustrator of the Clara Button books and The Tale of the Castle Mice by Michael Bond
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Space Detectives Mark Powers Dapo Adeola Star Wars meets Sherlock Holmes – this is the first book in a hugely commercial new series for 7+ readers. Dog lost in space? Grown an extra head and don’t know why? Pocket money stolen by a green blob? You need the Space Detectives! Connor and Ethan are spending their summer holidays aboard the world’s first orbiting city, Starville – an amazing space station bursting with celebrities and the mega-rich. But Connor and Ethan are too busy selling ice cream to see the sights. However, neither of our heroes can resist a mystery, and when they discover the space station is hurtling on a collision course with the moon (eep!) they know they need to step in. This is a case for the SPACE DETECTIVES! Can Connor and Ethan find the culprit and save Starville from its impending doom?
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• S tar Wars meets Sherlock Holmes! This series has everything to hook in young readers: action, humour and great characters • F rom the creative genius behind Spy Toys comes another hugely enjoyable and highly commercial series arkʼs previous series, Spy Toys, has been optioned for TV by •M Dreamworks • C hock-full of fresh and hilarious illustrations by rising star Dapo Adeola, this series puts the fun and adventure into reading
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Bad Mermaids Meet the Sushi Sisters Sibéal Pounder Jason Cockcroft Beattie, Mimi, Zelda and Steve the talking seahorse team up with spy mermaid Meri Pebble to work as bodyguards for the glamorous Sushi Sisters. Easy work, right? Wrong! Something fishy is going on and it’s going to involve a lot of mercats. And maybe some hamstars (half hamsters, half starfish). The brilliantly bonkers fourth book in Sibéal Pounder’s Bad Mermaids series. • S ibéal’s books have sold over 230,000 copies through TCM • T he characters from Sibéal’s Bad Mermaids and Witch Wars series met in Bad Mermaids Meet the Witches – a 2019 World Book Day book JUNE 2020 PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 272PP | 7+ OPTION PUBLISHERS: CZECH REPUBLIC, ITALY, RUSSIA, THE NETHERLANDS
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• T he film rights to the Bad Mermaids series have been optioned by Sony Pictures Animation llustrated throughout by award-winning illustrator Jason • I Cockcroft, this is a perfect combination of fun, fashion and adventure for aspiring mermaids
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Witch Tricks Sibéal Pounder Laura Ellen Anderson The Witch Wars witches are back for their sixth adventure! More fashion, more cats, more 2000-year-old witches and more smash hit TV shows starring Fran the fairy as the wrestling legend PEANUT! When Tiga and Fluffanora are invited to join the cool, secret witch clique The Points, they can’t resist. But soon they realise the other witches are just using them – and a bit of magic – to bring back the infamous outlaw witch gang, the Ritzy Six! Tiga and Fluffanora are going to need all the help they can get to magic history’s most mischievous witches back to the past, but unfortunately Felicity Bat is furious with them and Fran is just a teensy bit busy starring in the TV wrestling event of the century ... Fairy Fightz!
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• T he Witch Wars series has sold over 100,000 copies in the UK to date itch Wars was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book •W Prize and the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award itch Wars was selected for the inaugural Tom Fletcher Book •W Club in 2017
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Super Cats vs Maximus Fang Gwyneth Rees Becka Moor Cats with superpowers! This brand-new series from bestselling author Gwyneth Rees is every young animal lover’s dream come true. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb, Alex T. Smith, and those who want their animal stories with a bit more action! Now that Tagg and Sugarfoot have developed their superpowers, they are recruited for a special mission by Topaz Top Cat. They've just heard that an evil supervillain is back in town and that can only mean one thing – he is going to break his partner in crime out of prison and finish one last devious job. The super cats have to stop them!
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In order to get more information, Tagg and Sugarfoot will need to infiltrate Hamish's infamous band of Hit Cats. They are going to need all their wits – and superpowers – about them this time! • B estselling author Gwyneth Rees has returned to her heartland of young fiction with a super adventurous and fantastically commercial new series that will delight all animal fans • P erfect for fans of Holly Webb, Alex T. Smith and those who want their animal stories to have a bit more action! • I rresistibly stylish black-and-white line illustrations by the hugely talented Becka Moor bring this secret world of cats to life wyneth has lifetime UK BookScan sales of over 3 million! •G
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The Worst Class in the World Joanna Nadin Rikin Parekh A brand-new, laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin. Perfect for fans of Horrid Henry. According to head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt, 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or FUN. It is about LEARNING and it is high time 4B tried harder to EXCEL at it. 4B may be the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD, but you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. • B rand-new, laugh-out-loud series for 7+ readers. Forget The World’s Worst Children, this is the class everyone is going to be talking – and laughing – about!
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• B estselling author Joanna Nadin has expertly brought to life all the wonderful details of school life with characters you feel you already know. This is a celebration of how learning can – and should – be fun, and that friendship is most important of all • C hock-full of illustrations and with two madcap adventures in each book, this series is perfectly pitched for children ready to read first chapter books • S its alongside Horrid Henry by Francesca Simon and Kes Gray’s Daisy books. A great stepping stone up to Pamela Butchart
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The Dundoodle Mysteries: The Revenge of the Invisible Giant David O’Connell Claire Powell When Archie McBudge hears about a magic book lost in a tunnel beneath the mountains, he is determined to find it. But why was the tunnel sealed in the first place? And what is the sinister, voice Archie keeps hearing on the wind? Archie thinks he’s got all the answers, but is he about to unlock a GIANT problem? David O’Connell, author of The Chocolate Factory Ghost, returns with the latest adventure in his madcap magical mystery series for anyone who loves monsters, puzzles and SWEETS. APRIL 2020 PAPERBACK | £5.99 | 192PP | 7+ OPTION PUBLISHERS: DENMARK, GERMANY, LATIN AMERICA (SPANISH), POLAND, THE NETHERLANDS, TURKEY
• T he Chocolate Factory Ghost was a pick for the Tom Fletcher Book Club in 2018 • T he Dundoodle Mysteries have sold in six languages • A fantastic, funny adventure story perfect for boys or girls, full of puzzles and secrets to delight amateur detectives!
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I Stole My Genius Sister’s Brain Jo Simmons Nathan Reed After Keith’s best friend Tom repeatedly tells Keith he is a genius, Keith starts to believe he just might be one! Maybe at last his parents will start paying him attention. The catch is Keith’s older sister Minerva really is a genius. She solved the rubix cube aged 2 and was reading Mandarin aged 4, and this year is poised to win the much soughtafter BIG JUNIOR GENIUS championship, which is televised throughout the world. But when a hilarious twist of fate sees Keith go head to head with Min in the final, Keith needs to find a way to win – and fast! Or in fact, a way to make Min lose! There’s only one thing for it – a BRAIN SWAP! What could possibly go wrong? • J o has a unique talent for honing in on what kids want to read about. Returning to sibling relationships just as in the bestselling I Swapped My Brother on the Internet – her books have universal appeal and are packed with fun! • T his fourth laugh-out-loud-funny stand-alone from Jo follows swiftly on from I Swapped My Brother on the Internet, The Dodo Made Me Do It and My Parents Cancelled My Birthday
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• F eaturing hilarious black-and-white illustrations throughout by Nathan Reed, this is a brilliantly fun, accessible and commercial package • I Swapped My Brother on the Internet was selected for the Tom Fletcher Book Club and the Summer Reading Challenge, and has been a huge hit on the regional book award circuit – Jo’s books have huge child appeal! A L S O AVA I L A B L E
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The Restless Girls Jessie Burton Angela Barrett From the acclaimed, internationally bestselling author Jessie Burton comes her first story for children – a feminist fairytale for all ages of family, sisterhood, imagination and bravery.
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For her twelve daughters, Queen Laurelia’s death in a motor car accident is a disaster beyond losing a mother. Their father, King Alberto, cannot bear the idea of the princesses ever being in danger and decides his daughters must be kept safe at all costs. Those costs include their lessons, their possessions and, most importantly, their freedom. But the eldest, Princess Frida, will not bend to his will without a fight and she still has one possession her father can’t take – her power of imagination. And so, with little but wits and ingenuity to rely on, Frida and her sisters begin their fight to be allowed to live. • Inspired by The Twelve Dancing Princesses, this is a truly magical fairytale with a feminist message that will resonate with 21st-century readers • F ull of dancing, jazz music and sparkling lights, the alchemy between Jessie Burton’s text and Angela Barrett’s illustrations is storytelling gold • J essie Burton is the author of two internationally bestselling novels, The Miniaturist and The Muse, which have been translated into 38 languages • T he Miniaturist has been adapted into a critically acclaimed BBC television drama
A stunning deluxe edition of Jessie Burton’s feminist fairytale, including an exclusive print, in a beautiful slipcase illustrated by Angela Barrett
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The Wild Way Home Sophie Kirtley A standout middle-grade debut about facing the unknown ... and finding your way home. When Charlie’s longed-for brother is born with a serious heart condition, Charlie runs to the forest, upset and afraid. There in the cool of the trees, Charlie finds a boy floating face-down in the stream, injured, but alive. But when Charlie sets off back to the hospital for help, the forest has become a strange and wild place. Charlie has unwittingly fled into a Stone Age version of the forest with no way to help the boy or return to the present day. What follows is a shared journey as Charlie and the Stone Age boy set out together to find what they have lost – their courage, their hope, their family and their way home. • T his is an unforgettable middle-grade adventure that will plunge you back to the Stone Age ... and then lead you home • T he Wild Way Home is a moving exploration of what it means to have the courage to stand by the people you love through the tough times as well as the good • C harlie is a charming, funny protagonist you will fall in love with. Girl or boy? You’ll never know!
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• S ophie Kirtley is a major new voice in middle-grade adventure, with a second linked novel publishing in January 2021
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Tinsel Sibéal Pounder How did the world come to believe Father Christmas is a man? Well, it’s all just a big misunderstanding! This tale of friendship, frozen fairies and two formidable girls is a Wicked-style recasting of every Santa story you’ve ever read. 12-year-old Blanche Claus has always dreamed of giving a Christmas present to every girl and boy in the world. Now, with help from new-found friends Rinki and Santa, she’s going to try to make her dreams come true • S ibéal Pounder brings her trademark fabulous fashion and laughter-filled adventures to the 9–11 age group in her first standalone novel for Bloomsbury • A perfect book for family reading at Christmas. The moving and big-hearted friendship between the two girls Rinki and Blanche will bring a tear to the eye of even the biggest Christmas Grinch
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• S ibéal is the author of the Witch Wars series and the Bad Mermaids series, which has been optioned for film by Sony Pictures • I n 2019, Sibéal was selected as one of ten UK children’s authors to write a World Book Day story. She has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award, is published in 13 languages and has sold a quarter of a million copies of her books in the UK • I n 1846, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were pictured in the Illustrated London News, standing with their children around a Christmas tree decorated with tinsel. Because of Queen Victoria’s popularity, tinsel became the height of fashion • S cientists argue Rudolph must be a girl as male reindeer cast their antlers after mating season, so they don’t have antlers at Christmas time, whereas the female reindeer do
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The Werewolves Who Weren’t T.C. Shelley A brilliantly rich and strange fantasy series that will make us all believe in monsters! Sam might be half-monster and half-fairy, but since finding a home with the Kavanaghs his daily life has been all human. And now he’s facing one of the greatest human challenges – starting secondary school. But Sam barely has time to worry about the strange stuff teachers say before adventure comes knocking. Sam’s new school friends reveal that they are shifters: twin-souled beings who live half their lives as humans and the other half as dogs. When his friends are kidnapped, Sam is forced to confront both halves of his own identity if he wants a chance at saving their lives ... • T he magical follow-up to The Monster Who Wasn’t • T he final book in the trilogy publishes in 2021 • P erfect for fans of The House with Chicken Legs and The Spiderwick Chronicles
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orgeous writing that takes traditional folklore and turns it on its head •G in modern and witty ways • T .C. Shelley has been teaching English for over twenty years. She lives in Perth, Western Australia. The Monster Who Wasn’t was her first novel
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The Lightning Tree Catherine Doyle The dreaded sorcerer Morrigan has returned to the island of Arranmore, raised from her grave by an army of soulstalkers. Now, in the third Storm Keeper adventure, Fionn, Sam and Shelby will have to raise their own sorcerer to fight back. • F or fans of The Dark is Rising and Percy Jackson, the Storm Keeper books are fast becoming a classic fantasy series with rave critical reviews for both published books across international press, including The New York Times • C atherine Doyle has won two major national awards for The Storm Keeper’s Island: The Books Are My Bag Reader’s Award and the IBW Children’s Book Award. It was also selected as Children’s Book of the Month in four different retailers across the UK and Ireland, including Waterstones • R ights licensed in 17 languages worldwide • T he third book in the Storm Keeper series is packed with adventure, atmosphere and deep-rooted bonds of family and friendship JULY 2020 PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 304PP OPTION PUBLISHERS: BRAZIL, CHINA (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE), CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, ITALY, JAPAN, LITHUANIA, THE NETHERLANDS, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SERBIA, SPAIN, TURKEY
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• I nspired by her family history on the real island of Arranmore, Cat Doyle effortlessly weaves the Irish myths and legends of her childhood into a fresh, modern day setting
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Kid Normal and the Final Five Greg James and Chris Smith Erica Salcedo The epic conclusion to the award-winning, bestselling, super-charged Kid Normal series. Murph Cooper and the Super Zeroes are about to face their greatest challenge yet ... the general public! The Heroes’ Alliance has operated in secret for decades, but that’s all set to change. Super-smarmy ubervillain Nicholas Knox wants to be the planet’s most powerful leader, and he’s using the Alliance to do it. He’s revealed the existence of Heroes to the world at large, painting them as mad, bad and dangerous to know. With fear growing amongst the public, the heroes are forced underground, making it harder than ever to combat evil wherever they find it. Can Kid Normal take down Knox and prove that superheroes aren’t the enemy? •H uge international success, with rights sold in 24 territories to date • B ook 1 was the fastest-selling debut children’s fiction title of 2017 and Books 1, 2 and 3 have sold over 180,000 copies through Nielsen • C harmingly illustrated throughout by Erica Salcedo • C hris Smith is an award-winning author, broadcaster and parent (a mug saying ‘World’s Greatest Dad’ counts as an award, right?). Greg James is also an award-winning author and broadcaster, best known for hosting the Radio 1 Breakfast Show. Greg and Chris both live in North London and their houses are connected by a secret tunnel that they use for exchanging ideas via an elaborate pulley system. Illustrator Erica Salcedo studied Fine Art at Castilla-La Mancha University. She lives in Cuenca, Spain.
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The Afterwards A.F. Harrold Emily Gravett A powerful and poignant story about friendship from the magnificent pairing of A.F. Harrold and Emily Gravett, the creators of the critically acclaimed and award-winning The Imaginary. Fact: Ember and Ness are best friends. There’s nothing more to say about it. It is what it is. It is what will always be. Ember and Ness. But then Ness dies. It is sudden and unexpected and leaves Ember completely empty. How can this be?
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When Ember finds a way into the Afterworld, she determines to bring Ness back. Because that’s what friends do isn’t it? They rescue each other. They help. They never give up. Ember and Ness. That don’t change. • T he Imaginary has sold in 18 languages and was longlisted for the 2016 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals. It won the UKLA 2016 Book Award in the 7–11 category and the 2015 British Book Design and Production Book of the Year Award • A n extraordinary story of friendship, acceptance and moving on. Comic, scary and deeply moving, this is an unforgettable read • A stunning and collectable package, featuring fully integrated illustrations from award-winning illustrator Emily Gravett throughout • P erfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Roald Dahl
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Maudlin Towers: Attack of the Meteor Monsters Chris Priestley Return to the weird and wonderful world of Maudlin Towers for this third adventure. This hugely funny, deliciously creepy and action-packed series is perfect for 9+ readers who like their mysteries with a twist. When aliens and girls (!) invade the school, Mildew and Sponge are set for another incredible adventure. obody does twisted mystery like Chris Priestley, and now a younger readership •N can fall in love with his irresistible brand of gothic creepiness in this laugh-out-loud adventure series • F ully illustrated by the author throughout in a striking, funny and super-commercial package
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• P erfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Chris Riddell, as well as readers who are looking for a fresh, funny twist on detective and mystery adventures. This is Chris Priestley at his most commercial
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Madame Pamplemousse Colour Illustrated Editions Rupert Kingfisher Sue Hellard Revisit the wonderful world of Pamplemousse with these gorgeous new colour illustrated editions. • T he Madame Pamplemousse trilogy was first published to great international acclaim ten years ago ow younger readers can revisit the exquisite fairytale world •N of Madame Pamplemousse in these beautiful new colour illustrated editions, with new text completely reworked for a younger audience
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We Are Bound By Stars Kesia Lupo The next adventure in Kesia Lupo’s stunning and original YA fantasy world. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Laini Taylor. On a mysterious island where a god of secrets and hidden truths is worshipped, masked assassins are trained to do his bidding – or so they believe. Beatrice is one of three mask-makers. Livio is a descendent of the most powerful family on the island. They don’t realise their fates are bound together. They are puppets in someone else’s game. It is up to them to stop a masked assassin with a deadly agenda. e Are Blood and Thunder was the YA fantasy debut of 2019. •W Now return to Kesia Lupo’s rich fantasy world for another thrilling, stirring and completely original adventure JUNE 2020 PAPERBACK | 400PP | £7.99 RIGHTS SOLD: TURKEY OPTION PUBLISHERS: RUSSIA
• P erfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Laini Taylor and Alwyn Hamilton • A nother thrilling, plot-driven adventure, this is a tale of masks, politics, desire and deception that will have you gripped once again in Kesia Lupo’s rich fantasy world • B y day, Kesia works as an editor for Chicken House, by night and the early hours of the morning she escapes into her very own fantasy world and writes
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I Hold Your Heart Karen Gregory Tense, compelling and eye-opening – this is a must-read look at gaslighting and the blurred lines between love and control. ‘You make me feel like there’s something good in the world I can hold on to,’ Aaron says. He kisses me again, draws me so close it’s almost hard to breathe. ‘I love you, Gem. And I promise I’ll hold your heart forever.’ When Gemma meets Aaron, she feels truly seen for the first time. Their love story is the intense kind. The written-in-thestars, excluding-all-others kind. The kind you write songs about. But little by little their relationship takes over Gemma’s life. What happens when being seen becomes being watched, and care becomes control? • T old in both Gemma’s and Aaron’s words, this is a raw, moving exploration of gaslighting in teenage relationships that skewers our ideas of what love looks like aslighting and coercion are vital, hot-button subjects and the •G way Karen handles them – pitch-perfect sensitivity married with a heartbreaking, irresistible wry humour – will get everybody talking
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• P erfect for fans of Louise O’Neill and Sara Barnard • K aren Gregory has been a confirmed bookhead since early childhood. Her first novel, Countless, published in 2017, was shortlisted for the Leeds Book Award and longlisted for the Branford Boase
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The M Word Brian Conaghan An unforgettable novel about grief and healing from Costa and Irish Book Award-winner Brian Conaghan. Maggie Yates is tough and mouthy and used to life’s hard knocks. The latest one is Maggie’s mum losing her job. They didn’t have a lot to begin with and now Mum’s taken to not opening the curtains and crying in secret. But Maggie has a plan to cheer her up – find her a fella. And if he’s got a bit of cash to splash on treating them, all the better. Best friend Moya’s there every step of the way. You’re surfing a rainbow if you think someone like that exists round here, she smiles. But I’ll help. But at the back of her mind Maggie knows Mum’s crying is more than sadness. That there are no easy fixes. And that, though she talks to her every day, Moya died four months ago ... elvin Burgess meets Fleabag for teen readers – you’ll fall in love •M with The M Word ’s cast of strong, rude, bolshy, flawed, loving, striving characters • T he hugely powerful new novel from an award-winning author whose writing is as generous and humane as it is irreverent – Brian Conaghan is a master at showing you the world through different eyes
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• B rian Conaghan’s first YA novel for Bloomsbury, When Mr Dog Bites, was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, and his second, The Bombs That Brought Us Together, won the Costa Children’s Book Award. We Come Apart, a verse novel co-authored with Sarah Crossan, won the UKLA Book Award, and his fourth Bloomsbury novel, The Weight of a Thousand Feathers, won the Irish Book Award
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Dark Art Steve Feasey When darkness falls, who will find the strength to lead the way? Lann is lost. Haunted by ghosts and desperate for vengeance, he is struggling to maintain control of the Dreadblade. Its call is growing stronger and Lann’s resolve is at an all-time low. Across a dark sea, Kelewulf is searching for the heart of a god. This powerful and terrible object is the final piece of the puzzle that will return darkness to the world forever. And with each day that passes, Kelewulf is closer to achieving his goal. War is brewing. Lann must reach the heart before Kelewulf. If he fails, the end of days is upon them all. • T he second book in the sweeping epic fantasy series Whispers of the Gods, perfect for fans of the Summoner trilogy by Taran Matharu and Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo • T he first book in the series, Dark Blade, garnered praise from across the YA writers’ community, including Charlie Higson, Sebastien de Castell and Chris Bradford
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• T his book opens up the world that Steve Feasey so brilliantly established in Dark Blade. Readers are introduced to new characters with hidden agendas, political intrigue on a global scale and exciting, imaginative locations, which make this an epic, sweeping story • F easey is a super-promotable author who is brilliant at events; he will be speaking to masses of kids as we extend his reach. He works in a school library, so really has his finger on the pulse of what kids enjoy reading, especially 12+ boys
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The Gifted, the Talented and Me William Sutcliffe Whip-smart, warm and hilariously well-observed comedy from internationally bestselling author William Sutcliffe – this is Adrian Mole for the Snowflake Generation. Fifteen-year-old Sam isn’t special. He’s not a famous vlogger, he’s never gone viral and he doesn’t want to be the Next Big Thing. What he likes most is chatting to his friends and having a bit of a kickabout.
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None of which was a problem until Dad got rich and Mum made the whole family move to London. Now Sam is being made to go to the North London Academy for the Gifted and Talented, where every student is too busy planning Hollywood domination or starting alt-metal psychedelica crossover bands or making clothes out of bath mats to give someone as normal as him the time of day. Can Sam navigate his way through the weirdness and find a way to be himself? A brilliant modern satire about fitting in, falling out and staying true to your own averageness. • L augh-out-loud funny, instantly recognisable and hugely relatable. Not since The Inbetweeners has a narrative captured teenage growing pains so convincingly and with such a fresh eye
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• F ull of the warm, generous observations on key life experiences that made his adult novel Are You Experienced? an international bestseller • 2 019 sees the release of the film Otherhood on Netflix, based on William’s adult novel Whatever Makes You Happy, and starring Felicity Huffman and Patricia Arquette • C ommercial YA with prize appeal – William was shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie medal in 2014 for The Wall and for the YA Book Prize in 2016 for Concentr8
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The Wickerlight Mary Watson Mary Watson’s eerie, magical thriller is the story of a dead girl, her sister and the boy who can unlock the truth of what happened that cold, fateful night. It’s been months since Laila was found lifeless on the village green, not a mark on her. The rumours talk of drugs. Or suicide. Yet neither is true and someone must know it. Now Laila’s sister Zara is ready to pick up the trail. But retracing her sister’s footsteps leads her to the dangerous heart of an ancient magical feud and all too unwittingly on to the same path that led her sister to the village green ... A L S O AVA I L A B L E
• T hrilling, atmospheric and filled with ancient magic, this spellbinding story is perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Emily Bain Murphy’s The Disappearances • T he second YA novel from an author with incredible talent takes readers back to the world of The Wren Hunt with both new characters and old
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ary Watson has won the Caine Prize for African Writing and •M was also on the Hay Festival’s Africa39 list of influential writers from sub-Saharan Africa
The Sleeper and the Spindle Neil Gaiman Chris Riddell A thrillingly reimagined fairytale which weaves together hints of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty with a shimmering thread of dark magic. On the eve of her wedding, a young queen sets out to rescue a princess from an enchantment. Sword in hand, this queen will decide her own future – and the princess who needs rescuing is not quite what she seems ... • L avishly produced and packed with glorious illustrations, this spellbinding book makes a spectacular and magical gift • T his enchanting and funny tale was the winner of the 2016 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and has sold over 50,000 copies in hardback • B estselling illustrator Chris Riddell was Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2015–17, and remains the only artist to have won the Kate Greenaway medal three times eil Gaiman is the author of acclaimed books for adults and children, including The •N Graveyard Book, and is the winner of both the Carnegie and Newbery Medals
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The Fallen Hero: A Dragon Warrior Novel Katie Zhao Inspired by Chinese mythology, this high-action middlegrade fantasy series continues as heroine Faryn Liu embarks on a quest to save her brother and defeat the demons—for fans of the Aru Shah and Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond books. • T he action-packed second book in a richly imagined contemporary middle grade fantasy series inspired by Chinese mythology, set in modern Chinatowns and grounded with a relatable, kick-butt female protagonist • T his story picks up where The Dragon Warrior ’s cliffhanger left off, allowing new readers to dive straight into this expansive world • P erfect for fans of Roshani Chokshi and Sayantani DasGupta • T he author has a personal connection to the story. She was inspired by her desire to see more Chinese characters featured in books, as well as her own experience feeling like a misfit even in a community where she was expected to ‘belong’
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The Space Between Lost and Found Sandy Stark-McGinnis From the acclaimed author of Extraordinary Birds, a powerful story about a young girl balancing the past and present as her mom begins to lose her memory from early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, in a beautiful exploration of love, identity, and endless possibility. • A nother touching and layered middle grade story from the author of Extraordinary Birds, which garnered three starred reviews • A uthor Sandy Stark-McGinnis, also an elementary school teacher, excels at exploring tough topics through an accessible lens for young readers • P erfect for fans of middle grade books like The Thing About Jellyfish, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, Fish in a Tree, and The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl MAY 2020 HARDBACK | $16.99 | 272PP OPTION PUBLISHERS: GERMANY, ITALY, SPAIN (SPANISH AND CATALAN), ROMANIA, THE NETHERLANDS
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• I ncludes a S.T.E.A.M. component, with Cassie learning to understand her difficult home life through both art and math
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Ways to Make Sunshine Renée Watson From Newbery Honor-wining and New York Times bestselling author Renée Watson comes the first book in a young middle grade series about Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit, kindness, and sunshine. Ryan Hart has a lot on her mind—school, friends, selfimage, and especially family. Her dad finally has a new job, but money is tight. That means some changes, like selling their second car and moving to a new (old) house. But Ryan is a girl who knows how to make sunshine out of setbacks. She’s all about trying to see the best in people, even when her life isn’t everything she would wish for, when her big brother is infuriating, her parents don’t quite understand, and the unexpected happens. Ryan always finds a way forward, with grace, wit, and plenty of sunshine.
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• A modern reimagining of the classic Ramona Quimby books, this is a contemporary, heart-warming, and bright-eyed character-driven middle-grade series starring a Black girl and her family • R enée’s Piecing Me Together was a Newbery Honor – and Coretta Scott King Award-winner, and received four starred reviews with glowing praise from Jacqueline Woodson, Jason Reynolds, John Green, and Meg Medina • R enée’s writing presents a diverse world that does not receive enough attention — the experience of young black girls navigating real contemporary life ore middle-grade and YA titles planned from Renée Watson •M into 2021! A L S O AVA I L A B L E
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The Queen Bee and Me Gillian McDunn From the author of Caterpillar Summer comes the story of a young girl navigating the challenges of friendship and changing in middle school. Meg’s best friend Beatrix is less than welcoming to the new girl Hazel, who Meg befriends. Choosing Hazel could mean ending her oldest friendship; a choice more difficult than Meg ever expected. eg is an empathetic character who many kids will relate to—someone who is •M caught between bully and victim, and dealing with shifting friendships illian depicts middle school friendship dynamics in a real and honest way. This •G book is a great jumping off point for parents and children to talk about tricky scenarios MARCH 2020 HARDBACK | $16.99 | 288PP OPTION PUBLISHERS: GERMANY
• A lso includes fun science, strong family relationships, and community involvement • C aterpillar Summer, Gillian’s debut, was an Indies Introduce pick and received two starred reviews
Ellie, Engineer: In the Spotlight Jackson Pearce Ellie the Engineer is back in another charming, hilarious illustrated middle grade story about a girl who is an engineer – the kind who builds things! ith Ellie’s designs and sketches throughout, this continuation of Jackson Pearce’s •W delightful series will leave young readers laughing and inspired to create • T his character meets today’s need for books that feature girls interested in science, technology and engineering. Ellie Bell shows that girls don’t have to only be “girly” or a tomboy – they can be both! – and their creative ideas are important • P erfect for new middle grade readers, Ellie’s voice and perspective is laugh-out-loud funny and endearing NOVEMBER 2019 HARDBACK | $15.99 | 208PP OPTION PUBLISHERS: PORTUGAL A L S O AVA I L A B L E
• P icture books like Rosie Revere, Engineer about girl engineers and inventors have been extremely successful, and Ellie is a great role model for middle grade readers • E ach chapter features Ellie’s sketches and design plans to further inspire young builders and makers, and backmatter includes guides to tools and simple machines • J ackson Pearce is the author of The Doublecross and The Inside Job as well as the Pip Bartlett series co-written by Maggie Stiefvater
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The Multiplying Mysteries of Mount Ten Krista Van Dolzer For fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and Book Scavenger comes a funny and adventurous middle grade mystery with built-in logic puzzles that readers can solve alongside the main character. • E sther is a gutsy and creative character with a memorable voice, solving a puzzle that will pull readers along to the very end reat STEAM hook with reluctant reader appeal: The puzzle-solving theme is both •G kid- and gatekeeper-friendly, and the compelling summer camp mystery makes the math and logic elements accessible and fun • K rista Van Dolzer has a degree in Mathematics Education, and uses math to create a fun and satisfying logic twist
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Seeker of the Crown:
A Prisoner of Ice and Snow Novel Ruth Lauren A thrilling, girl-forward middle-grade fantasy series that’s Percy Jackson meets Frozen. • T his heart-pounding companion to Prisoner of Ice and Snow is just as unputdownable as its predecessor, sweeping readers back into the world of unforgettable protagonist Valor and her home, the wintry queendom of Demidova • C ombines an action-packed, twisty plot with heartfelt arcs about sisterhood and friendship • P risoner of Ice and Snow published to lots of buzz and acclaim, including blurbs from Jennifer A. Nielsen and Aimée Carter, and a starred review from School Library Journal! It was also chosen as a Kids Indie Next List Pick, an Indies Introduce Pick, and a VOYA Top Shelf Pick
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The Queen’s Secret A Rose Legacy Novel Jessica Day George Continuing the sweeping storytelling of The Rose Legacy, bestselling author Jessica Day George imagines a rich, classically-inspired series about a girl who can communicate with horses. • A fresh, emotionally-resonant fantasy middle-grade series from beloved author Jessica Day George • J essica has created a new magical world with a bold young heroine whom her evergrowing audience will love HARDBACK | $16.99 | 256PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• T he ability to communicate with horses is a dream come true for many young girls
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• I deal for fans of Princess Academy and Black Beauty • J essica Day George is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tuesdays at the Castle series, the Twelve Dancing Princesses series and the Dragon Slippers trilogy
Power of a Princess E. D. Baker From beloved and bestselling author E. D. Baker comes a middle grade series about a princess who’s more than what she seems – and the kingdom whose fate rests in her hands. • A classic and original fairy-tale that celebrates beauty and goodness in all its shapes and sizes, Power of a Princess will resonate with readers who love magic, suspense, girl power, and adventure • A magical character with a body-positive twist: This new world from E. D. Baker stars a protagonist from two different magical heritages who learns to be proud of not only her unusual gifts, but also her beauty as a princess with an atypical body type NOVEMBER 2019 HARDBACK | $16.99 | 240PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
atekeepers love E. D. Baker’s combination of strong-minded •G female protagonists and squeaky-clean storylines • E . D. Baker’s books have sold over one million copies!
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Hard Wired Len Vlahos From acclaimed Morris finalist Len Vlahos comes a grounded sci-fi story about a boy who’s more than human, perfect for fans of Westworld and LIFEL1K3. Quinn thinks he’s a normal fifteen year-old. He plays video games, spends time with his friends, and crushes on a girl named Shea. But a shocking secret brings his entire world crashing down. He’s not a boy. He’s artificial intelligence. And his life has been a scientist-generated virtual construct. As Quinn encounters the real world for the first time, he realizes his life is not his own. He’s the property of his inventors. As Quinn fights for the basic right to exist, he questions: What does it mean to be human? To be free? And where does he belong? • A compelling high-concept novel from the award-winning author of The Scar Boys and Life in a Fishbowl: Len Vlahos was a Morris finalist, and reviewers rave about his writing; now, he tackles a hooky, lightly sci-fi premise—a boy who learns he’s an A.I.
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• C ritically acclaimed writing: Len’s Life in a Fishbowl received two starred reviews and numerous author and bookseller blurbs. His debut, The Scar Boys, was a Morris finalist • I nternational buzz for Len’s books: Life in a Fishbowl sold in over a dozen languages worldwide! • A sci-fi concept grounded in a contemporary voice and setting: The hooky premise will grab genre readers, but this story feels firmly modern and human, too; readers will root for Quinn as he figures out who he is • T he concept of A.I. continues to be popular in TV and movies: Buzzy media like Westworld and Ex Machina recently explored similar themes, and this book offers a fresh new take
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Take Me With You Tara Altebrando From the acclaimed author of The Leaving comes a new psychological thriller that challenges our trust in the electronic devices that are our constant companions. Eden, Eli, Marwan, and Allegra barely know each other beyond having a class or two at their Queens high school. But when they are all summoned via a messaging app to an empty classroom after school, they find a small cube with screens sitting on a desk. It lights up with rules for them: Do not tell anyone about the device. Never leave the device unattended. Take me with you. Or else. At first they think it’s a prank, or maybe even an experiment orchestrated by the school administration. But ignoring the device has scary—and even life-threatening— consequences ... • T his timely thriller probes our dependence on personal technology and challenges the notion that our devices are keeping us connected. The truth may very well be the opposite
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• T he psychological, multiple-POV storytelling is Altebrando’s sweet spot, with lots of suspense and twisting plots • T he author was inspired to write this story after her children said they missed their "Alexa" while on vacation. She makes fascinating observations about the ways we are connected to technology, and once again asks big questions in a story that’s perfect for fans of popular dramas like Black Mirror • T ara Altebrando is the author of several middle grade and teen novels, including The Opposite of Here, The Possible, and The Leaving
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Girl from Nowhere Tiffany Rosenhan Red Sparrow meets One of Us Is Lying in this action-packed, romance-filled YA debut about a girl trying to outrun her past and live a "normal" life. Sophia Hepworth arrives in Montana with the promise of a normal, American high school experience. But after a turbulent few years abroad with her diplomat parents, forgetting the past is easier said than done. After all, "normal" high school students aren’t fluent in multiple languages or trained in several forms of combat. Then Sophia meets Aksel and finds herself opening up. Aksel makes her feel what she hasn’t felt in years—safe. But it’s not long before Sophia’s past catches up with her and she learns who she really is, why she was betrayed, and all that she is capable of in the name of love and survival. • F ull of heart-stopping action and romance, this cinematic debut features a girl willing to risk everything to save the life that she built for herself • T his exciting, commercial story is full of breath-taking action scenes and unexpected twists and turns that will keep readers guessing from beginning to end
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• S ophia’s emotional journey to overcome her PTSD from her past adds compelling depth to the story • T iffany Rosenhan is the granddaughter of Oscar-winning screen siren, Mary Astor (The Maltese Falcon). She has a degree in political science, four young daughters, and often travels the world with her family and husband. This is her debut novel
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Accidental Alex Richards This timely, emotionally-resonant story about a teen girl dealing with the aftermath of a tragic shooting is a mustread from an exciting new YA talent. When Johanna’s absentee father comes back into her life, he brings with him the news that Johanna’s mother didn’t die in a car accident like she had been told. Johanna, at two years old, accidentally shot her own mother with an unsecured gun. Now Johanna has to sort through it all—the return of her father, the lies her grandparents told her, her part in her mother’s death. But no one, neither loyal best friends nor a sweet new boyfriend, can help her forgive them. Most of all, can she ever find a way to forgive herself? • I n a searing, ultimately uplifting story, author Alex Richards tackles a different side of the important issue that has galvanized teens in the US JULY 2020 HARDBACK | $17.99 | 304PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• T he voice in this novel is lively and engaging and will appeal to readers of weighty emotional stories • T he author was careful to present both sides of the issue so that readers can draw their own conclusions, especially as teens today harness their spirit and activism on gun control and other issues • A lex Richards is a young adult author and freelance magazine contributor
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Cinderella Is Dead Kalynn Bayron It’s 200 years after Cinderella found her prince, but the fairy tale is over. Teen girls are now required to appear at the Annual Ball, where the men of the kingdom select wives based on a girl’s display of finery. If a suitable match is not found, the girls not chosen are never heard from again. Sixteen-year-old Sophia would much rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than parade in front of suitors. At the ball, Sophia makes the desperate decision to flee, and finds herself hiding in Cinderella’s mausoleum. There, she meets Constance, the last known descendant of Cinderella and her step-sisters. Together they vow to bring down the king once and for all—and in the process, they learn that there’s more to Cinderella’s story than they ever knew ... • T his fresh, diverse take on a classic story will make readers question the tales they’ve been told, and root for girls to break down the constructs of the world around them • P erfect for fans of A Curse So Dark and Lonely, this fairy-tale retelling features a heroine of color and a sweet LGBT romance • S ophia’s determination to dismantle her patriarchal society is perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale
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• K alynn Bayron is a debut author and classically trained vocalist
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A Heart So Fierce and Broken Brigid Kemmerer Brigid Kemmerer returns to the world of Emberfall in the sequel to her New York Times bestselling novel, A Curse So Dark and Lonely. With the curse finally broken, Prince Rhen of Emberfall is ready to take the throne, with Harper—normal D.C. girl turned princess of "Disi"—standing by his side. Amid rumors that Rhen isn’t the true heir, Karis Luran, queen of Syhl Shallows, offers a marriage alliance with her daughter, Lia Mara. Rhen is quick to refuse, but as tensions rise, he takes Lia Mara prisoner to prevent an attack from Karis Luran.
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Grey may be the heir, but he doesn't want anyone to know his secret. After abandoning Lilith on the other side, he was caught hiding out in Emberfall and forced to return to Ironrose Castle. There, Lia Mara convinces him to help her escape to Syhl Shallows. Along the way, they see how Rhen has divided his people. And as Grey begins to fall for Lia Mara and her grand plans for improving the kingdom, he must decide if he’s going to stand against Rhen for the crown he never wanted ... • T he second book in a blockbuster global fantasy series, following A Curse So Dark and Lonely’s launch in January 2019 ith praise from bestselling authors Jodi Picoult, Stephanie •W Garber, Sara Holland, Wendy Higgins, and Jodi Meadows, many enthusiastic reads from booksellers, a #2 Indie Next selection, and four starred reviews, an incredible amount of buzz has been building for this series
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e’re growing Brigid’s audience in a big way, with her •W contemporary and fantasy titles. We co-publish all her books in the US, UK, and Australia and have sold her titles across fifteen territories worldwide rey and Lia Mara narrate the sequel, and Grey is undoubtedly •G a fan-favorite from book one. His story is explored more in the sequel, and readers will be thrilled to read his perspective—and his romance with Lia Mara
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Call It What You Want Brigid Kemmerer Rob lost everything when his dad was caught embezzling funds from half the town—his friends, his status at school, even his family. Although his father’s suicide attempt failed, his real father is gone. Maegan was the typical overachiever, until the pressure got to her last year. And when her sister comes home from college pregnant, keeping up the appearance of the “perfect” family might be too much for her to handle. When Rob and Maegan are paired together for a calculus project, they’re both reluctant to let anyone through the walls they’ve built. But when Maegan learns of Rob’s plan to fix the damage caused by his father, it could ruin more than their fragile new friendship ... • A new heart-wrenching contemporary romance by the author of Letters to the Lost, More Than We Can Tell and A Curse So Dark and Lonely • T his compulsively readable YA will appeal to readers of Jennifer Niven and Nicola Yoon. Brigid consistently receives multiple starred reviews • B rigid Kemmerer’s contemporary romance novel Letters to the Lost has now been translated into fifteen languages
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e are publishing two books a year from Brigid, including •W her contemporary and fantasy storytelling, continuing to grow her profile after hitting the New York Times bestsellers list with A Curse So Dark and Lonely
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Wild and Crooked Leah Thomas Critically-acclaimed author Leah Thomas blends a smalltown setting with the secrets of a long-ago crime, in a compelling novel about breaking free from the past. In Samsboro, Kentucky, Kalyn Spence’s name is inseparable from the brutal murder her father committed when he was a teenager. Forced to return to town, Kalyn must attend school under a pseudonym . . . or face the lingering anger of Samsboro’s citizens. Gus Peake, a Samsboro native, is either known as the "disabled kid" because of his cerebral palsy, or as the kid whose dad was murdered. Gus just wants to be known as himself. When Gus meets Kalyn, her frankness is refreshing, and they form a deep friendship. Until their families’ pasts emerge ... • L eah has gained great acclaim for her first three books, but this widens her readership with its true-crime angle, rather than a sci-fi slant
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• L eah’s debut Because You’ll Never Meet Me is a William C. Morris YA Debut Award finalist, an Indies Introduce pick, and received fantastic reviews. Her subsequent novels, Nowhere Near You and When Light Left Us, received great praise as well, including two starred reviews and landing on several “Best Of” lists • T his project has the rich, warm, and kind-hearted approach to storytelling and characters that Leah is known for. As always, her voices are pitch-perfect, diverse and full of nuance and depth
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Inventing Victoria Tonya Bolden In a searing historical novel, Tonya Bolden tells a rags to riches story in an intimate portrait of a determined young woman who dares to seize the opportunity of a lifetime. A s a young black woman in 1880s Georgia, Essie’s dreams are very much at odds with her reality. Until she meets Dorcas Vashon, the richest and most cultured black woman she’s ever encountered, and she’s given the chance to start a new life as Victoria. • T onya consistently earns starred reviews and received an amazing FIVE for Crossing Ebenezer Creek • T he Reconstruction Era is a very important time in the formation of the United States—and the reason behind many of today’s problems—but it isn’t often the setting of historical fiction
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Saving Savannah Tonya Bolden From acclaimed author Tonya Bolden comes the story of an African-American girl becoming a woman on her own terms against the backdrop of widespread social change in the early 1900s America. As a daughter of an upper class African American family in Washington D.C., Savannah is lucky. Feeling suffocated by the structure of society, Savannah meets a working-class girl named Nell who introduces her to the suffragette and socialist movements, inspiring her to fight for change. • T onya consistently earns starred reviews and received an amazing FIVE for Crossing Ebenezer Creek • R acial equality and feminism are buzz topics right now, and this is the perfect time to explore the history of those movements • P erfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys and Elizabeth Wein • T onya Bolden is also the co-author of non-fiction YA titles We Are Not Yet Equal and One Person No Vote
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Kingdom of Ash Sarah J. Maas Years in the making, Sarah J. Maas’s #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an epic, unforgettable conclusion. Aelin Galathynius’s journey from slave to king’s assassin to the queen of a once-great kingdom reaches its heart-rending finale as war erupts across her world ... • T he final book in the massively successful New York Times bestselling series by Sarah J. Maas’s—fans have anticipated this thrilling conclusion for more than five years ith the publication of Kingdom of Ash, Throne of Glass became •W a #1 New York Times bestselling series and stayed on the list for six weeks. Sarah’s A Court of Thorns and Roses series previously became a New York Times #1 bestselling series with the publication of A Court of Wings and Ruin, and again with A Court of Frost and Starlight • T IME magazine named Kingdom of Ash one of the best fantasy books of the year, calling it “A worthy finale to one of the best fantasy book series of the past decade.”
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• K ingdom of Ash is the Goodreads Choice Award Winner for Best Young Adult Fantasy and Fiction for 2018, making this the fourth consecutive year Sarah has won this honor • S arah’s books have sold more than seven million copies and have been translated into 36 languages
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A Court of Frost and Starlight Sarah J. Maas Narrated by Feyre and Rhys, this novel bridges the events between A Court of Wings and Ruin and the upcoming books in the series. • S arah’s A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass series are global successes, published in 36 languages with more than seven million copies sold. Sarah’s books have been on the New York Times bestseller list more than 100 times ith the publication of A Court of Frost and Starlight, the A Court •W of Thorns and Roses series hit #1 on the New York Times list for the second time and remained on the series list for six weeks igh-fantasy with adult crossover appeal, this series is perfect •H for teens and adults • A Court of Thorns and Roses series has been optioned for film by Tempo Productions • T here are still more A Court of Thorns and Roses books to come!
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Piecing Me Together Renée Watson A powerful and timely story about a girl trying to succeed in a world that seems like it’s trying to break her, Piecing Me Together will thrill readers of Angie Thomas and Rainbow Rowell. Jade’s mother is always telling her to take advantage of every opportunity – and she has. But when Jade is offered the opportunity to join a mentorship programme for ‘at risk’ girls, she nearly turns it down. Some opportunities feel more demeaning than helpful: see, when they say ‘at-risk’, they mean it’s for black girls. From ‘bad’ neighbourhoods. But with a scholarship to university in the offing, Jade swallows her pride and agrees to join the programme – sparking the beginning of a process that will change the way she looks at herself, and the world, forever.
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• T his book was a Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Awardwinner, and received four starred reviews with glowing praise from Jacqueline Woodson, Jason Reynolds, John Green and Meg Medina • R ace, privilege and family relationships are presented with thoughtful and beautiful writing, with characters that readers will love and identify with, in a moment that calls for more diverse books • R enée Watson is the Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award-winning author of the novels Piecing Me Together, This Side of Home, What Momma Left Me, Betty Before X, cowritten with Ilyasah Shabazz, and two picture books: Harlem’s Little Blackbird and A Place Where Hurricanes Happen. Renée is the founder of I, Too, Arts Collective, a nonprofit committed to nurturing underrepresented voices in the creative arts • A wards and commendations include: Newbery Honor Winner of the Coretta Scott King Award L.A. Times Book Prize Finalist for Young Adult Literature NPR’s Best Books of 2017 A 2017 New York Public Library Best Teen Book of the Year Chicago Public Library’s Best Books of 2017 A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017 Kirkus Reviews’ Best Teen Books of 2017 2018 Josette Frank Award Winner
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Fierce, Fearless and Free Lari Don Eilidh Muldoon A brilliant, inclusive collection of myths and legends from around the world featuring amazing women and girls. Once upon a time, there was a handsome prince who – no, that’s not right! From Nana Miriam who beat a giant hippo using politeness and magic, to Kate Crackernuts who tried to save her stepsister from her mother’s curse, these are stories of girls doing it for themselves. • I ncludes thirteen magical folk tales drawn from all over the world (Armenia, China, Ecuador Greece, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Niger, Nigeria, Scotland, Siberia, and the Solomon Islands). Many are unusual or little known stories which draw on Lari Don’s research into the oral tradition • T hese stories don’t leave girls sitting around waiting to be saved, instead placing them at the centre of the action MARCH 2020 PAPERBACK | $6.99 | 128PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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• L ari Don is a professional story teller and has retold these tales in an accessible and appealing style. The book also features illustrations by Eilidh Muldoon
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The Unstoppable Letty Pegg Iszi Lawrence The story of the suffragettes with the Jiu Jitsu and roller skating left in ... this impeccably researched debut novel from Iszi Lawrence shows the fight for women’s suffrage as it really was. Letty Pegg’s father is a working-class policeman and her mother is a middle-class suffragette. Stuck between them (and her terrifying grandma) as they argue, Letty mostly cares about trying to fit in at school and convincing her parents to let her have roller skates and go to the music hall. But, when Letty sees her mother brutally thrown to the ground by a policeman while on a protest march, her life changes forever. Not all the women on the march are vulnerable to attack. Some of them have a secret weapon: Jiu Jitsu. As the suffragettes welcome Letty to the fight back, things at home go from bad to worse. Can Letty bring her family back together and keep her new friends? • A n exciting coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of the fight for women’s rights and featuring lots of real-life characters (like Edith Garrud who was among the first female martial arts instructors in the western world and Princess Sophia DuleepSingh, Queen Victoria’s Indian god-daughter)
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• T his is the debut children’s book by Iszi Lawrence, comedian, podcaster and History presenter. She is the co-host of BBC Radio 4’s Making History and is a purple belt in Japanese style Jiu Jitsu • R elatable characters and real events combine to make this a must-read book about the struggle for women's rights, packed with fascinating historical detail
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Queen of Darkness Tony Bradman This gripping story set during the time of Queen Boudica brings history to life. Perfect for fans of action and adventure. After their father’s death, Rhianna and her sister Eleri are thrown out by their stepmother, so Rhianna is relieved when they are taken in by Boudica, queen of the Iceni tribe. For a while, life with Boudica and her female warriors seems perfect. But there’s a darkness in Boudica that’s waiting to be unleashed and the Romans will suffer for their crimes against her. Soon Rhianna witnesses much more than the kindness that Boudica has shown her and her sister. There’s a battle coming ... and a terrible aftermath.
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• F eatures vibrant, complex female characters and insight into life for ordinary people as the Roman empire expanded • A thrilling, page-turning, adventure story which will have readers gripped from start to finish • T ony Bradman is an award-winning author who has been involved in children’s books for over 35 years.
The Golden Horsemen of Baghdad Saviour Pirotta Written by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, this fast-paced story is set in the Islamic Golden Age when Baghdad was the largest and most dazzling city in the world.
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Thirteen year old Jabir is hoping to save his family from homelessness by finding work in Baghdad. Famished after his long journey to the city, Jabir is caught stealing bread and sent to prison. Luckily, one of the guards there notices that he has a gift for carving wooden models and he is released, but in return Jabir must carve twelve golden horsemen, a gift from the caliph to the Emperor Charlemagne. However, someone is determined to stop Jabir from completing the work. Can Jabir and his friend Yasmina finish the horsemen or will Jabir be sent back to prison? • P acked with great characters and insight into Islamic civilisation and the historic culture of the Middle East. Perfect for fans of thrilling adventure • S aviour Pirotta is the author of the Ancient Greek Mysteries series, also published by Bloomsbury
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An Unlikely Spy Terry Deary The Second World War has begun and Brigit has been evacuated so that she is safely away from her home near the aeroplane factories of Coventry. But Brigit isn’t the type to watch the action from afar so she soon runs away to join her mother in a very special training camp, where Churchill is building a secret army of spies and saboteurs known as the Special Operations Executive. Brigit and her mother soon find themselves on the front line in Nazi-occupied France. But no-one will suspect Brigit is a spy, will they? After all, what could be more unlikely? • T his brand new, thrilling adventure from bestselling Horrible Histories author Terry Deary brings Second World War to life PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 320PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• P erfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne • I mpeccably researched and packed with details about life during the Second World War
Lottie Lipton Adventures Dan Metcalf Rachelle Panagarry Meet Lottie Lipton, nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire! Her home in the British Museum means she is never far away from mystery and exciting adventures. With interactive clues throughout, can the reader help solve the mysteries? • A ction packed historical adventures, full of fun and excitement • A sparky, inspiring heroine who is always on the case • F ull of historical information about ancient Egypt and Rome, featuring puzzles for the reader to help solve the mystery • F ast-paced stories and wonderful characters will have readers gripped
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Bloomsbury Education is proud to present this exciting new illustrated fiction series for 5–7 year olds. Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading. With stories written by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson, Sarah Crossan, Ben Bailey-Smith and Jenny McLachlan. These books are brought to life by engaging colour illustrations in a wide range of styles. All the stories have been reviewed and book banded by literacy experts to make sure they are exactly what children need to improve their reading and feature inside cover notes to help adults reading with children. PAPERBACK | £4.99 | 32–48PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
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TITLES AVAILABLE: A Tiger for Breakfast by Narinder Dhami, illustrated by Christopher Corr
Hello, Baby Mo! by Emma Shevah, illustrated by Katie Saunders
The Chocolate Unicorn by Jenny McLachlan, illustrator TBC
Alfie takes Action by Karen Wallace, illustrated by Ellie O’Shea
I Am Not A Frog by Maggie Pearson, illustrated by Natalia Moore
The Friendly Pirates by Saviour Pirotta, illustrated by Erica Salcedo
Alice Goes to Hollywood by Karen Wallace, illustrated by Katy Halford
It Wasn’t Me by Joanna Nadin, illustrated by Pauline Reeves
The Flower King by Andrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Nathan Reed
Big Bad Biteasaurus by Malachy Doyle, illustrated by David Creighton-Pester
It’s Too Scary! by Adam and Charlotte Guillain, illustrated by Sharon Davey
The Good Little Wolf by A.H. Benjamin, illustrated by Sarah Aspinall
Cavegirl by Abie Longstaff, illustrated by Shane Crampton
Jack and the Jungle by Malachy Doyle, illustrated by Paddy Donnelly
The Ugly Little Swan by James Riordan, illustrated by Brendan Kearney
Cereal Superfan by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Garry Parsons
Knights V Dinosaurs by Tony Bradman, illustrated by Yvonne Campedel
Zoom to the Moon by Jenny McLachlan, illustrated by Andy Rowland
Crumbs! by Ben Bailey Smith, illustrated by Sav Akyüz
Manju’s Magic Wishes by Chitra Soundar, illustrated by Verónica Montoya
Elvis the Squirrel by Tony Bradman, illustrated by Ashley King
Mighty Max by Carrie Weston, illustrated by Tim Bradford
Eye, Eye, Captain! By Jane Clarke, illustrated by Jennie Poh
Pet Quest by Jenny McLachlan, illustrated by Sarah Hoyle
Fizzy and Bandit by Sarah Crossan, illustrated by Nicola Colton
Pumpkin Power by Patricia Cleveland-Peck, illustrated by Hannah Marks
Get a Move On! by Ben Bailey Smith, illustrated by Mette Engell
Sports Day by Jane Lawes, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
Happy Birthday, Sausage! by Michaela Morgan, illustrated by Felicity Sheldon
Tiger Troubles by Chitra Soundar, illustrated by Hannah Marks
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Bloomsbury Readers New for 2020, Bloomsbury Readers is an exciting new range of books from Bloomsbury Education, ideal for helping children’s reading to develop. With exciting, book-banded stories by award-winning authors like Geraldine McCaughrean, Patrice Lawrence, Zanib Mian and Polly Ho-Yen, these short books (between 48 and 96 pages) are perfect for children aged 7–11 who are gaining reading confidence. They all feature black and white illustrations in a range of styles and engaging stories children will love. Online teachers notes, written by experts at the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, are available at bloomsburyguidedreading.com.
TITLES AVAILABLE: Alien Feels, by Zanib Mian Detective Dan, by Vivian French Finding Fizz, by Jenny Alexander Granny Ting Ting, by Patrice Lawrence Harry’s House of Inventions, Rachel Anderson Macbeth, retold by Tony Bradman On the Ghost Trail, by Chris Powling Pandora’s Box, by Rose Impey Shock Forest and other stories, by Margaret Mahy Sky Ship and other stories, by Geraldine McCaughrean
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Snow Horse and other stories, by Joan Aiken Taliesin, by Maggie Pearson Talking Hands, by Joyce Dunbar The Barber’s Clever Wife, by Narinder Dhami The Path of Finn McCool, by Sally Prue The Queen’s Token, by Pamela Oldfield The Story Thief, by Andrew Fusek Peters The Thing in the Basement, by Michaela Morgan Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, by Catherine Johnson Hole, by Polly Ho-Yen
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HI G H LO W FICT ION FRO M BLO OM SBURY UK Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support children’s reading by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers. These high interest age, low reading age titles are carefully tailored to suit the needs of those with reading difficulties.
Heroes Benjamin Hulme-Cross Meet the heroes of legend: Thor, Odysseus, King Arthur and Hercules. These exciting, action-packed, adventure stories are perfect for children whose reading age is lower than their actual age. • F our titles are available, all based on popular myths and legends and written in an accessible, engaging style. Each book contains three short stories • T he Heroes series is aimed at readers aged 9+ and has a manageable length (96 pages) and reading age (7+). The stories can be read in any order SEPTEMBER 2020 PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 96PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE INTEREST AGE 9+ READING AGE 7+
The Football Trials John Hickman This new coming of age series follows a boy from a tower block as he joins a Premier League football academy. • J oin Jackson in these four exciting football stories as he struggles with the trials of football and family • T he Football Trials is aimed at readers aged 12+ and has a manageable length (80 pages) and reading age (9+)
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Breaking the Rules, The Ghostly Game, Rainbow Boots and Zero to Hero These great high low titles are perfect for children whose reading age is lower than their actual age, or anyone looking for a quick read. Packed with dynamic, contemporary illustrations and featuring easy to relate to characters, these books are a brilliant way to engage children with reading. • B reaking the Rules is a powerful tale about the dangers of social media and finding your real friends for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9+. Mo hates her new school and her new town. So when someone she meets online wants to meet up, she agrees • T he Ghostly Game is a teen horror story aimed at readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9+. A group of friends make a ghost story one Halloween, but things get a bit more scary than they planned ... • R ainbow Boots is a school comedy with illustrations from superstar Jim Field, aimed at readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7+. All the kids at school have a pair of rainbow boots except Denzil. But are they really worth the fuss? • Z ero to Hero is an exciting football drama for readers aged 10+ with a reading age of 8+. Will is the smallest in his year but he has amazing football skills. Can he take his chance to show the team what he can do? FEBRUARY AND SEPTEMBER 2019 PAPERBACK | £6.99 | 64-88PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
Hopewell High Jo Cotterill The girls of Hopewell High have been friends forever – but sometimes even friends keep secrets from each other ... Join Alice, Samira, Hani and Daisy as they tackle whatever boarding school life can throw at them. • F our titles now available from Carnegie nominated author, Jo Cotterill opewell High is aimed at readers aged 12+ and has a manageable •H length (80 pages) and reading age (9+). This collection of stories can be read in any order
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Bright Bursts of Colour Matt Goodfellow Aleksei Bitskoff A wonderful collection of poems from young writer Matt Goodfellow, that explore a whole range of themes (from the silly to the sensitive). What if cats had flavoured fur or you swallowed the sun? What if you were a special kind of badger or if you found a map to the stars? And what if your home was split during the week: one half at Mum’s, the other half at Dad’s? Packed with brilliant poems which provide a window onto children’s lives, this collection will delight and resonate with children everywhere.
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att Goodfellow is a former primary school teacher who runs high-energy poetry •M performances and workshops which leave children engaged and energised. • F unny, engaging and touching, this brilliant collection of poems has lots of kid appeal! • F eatures quirky black and white illustrations from Aleksei Bitskoff throughout
Spaced Out Edited by Brian Moses and James Carter Del Thorpe Blast off into space and explore the galaxies with a constellation of poems about the sun, moon and stars, black holes and worm holes, asteroids and meteorites, and even weird alien life forms. From shape poems and free verse to rhymes, kennings and haikus, Spaced Out will take you on an intergalactic adventure. Join Brian Moses and James Carter and a wealth of new and established poets to discover your inner space cadet! • F eatures poems in many voices and forms from quieter and more reflective pieces to lively, upbeat performance poems – perfect for igniting children’s interest in poetry PAPERBACK | 198 X 129MM £6.99 | 128PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• B rian Moses and James Carter are both award-winning and high profile children’s poets, and between them have visited over 4,000 primary schools in the last 30 years. They are experts in what children will enjoy • F eatures black and white illustrations from Del Thorpe throughout
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Not Entirely Useful Advice A. F. Harrold Mini Grey A poetry collection fizzing with fun from the critically-acclaimed A. F. Harrold, packed with quirky colour illustrations from award-winning illustrator Mini Grey. • A joyous and riotous poetry collection from the multi-talented A. F. Harrold who can turn his hand from hilarious young fiction, to poignant thought-provoking middle grade, to witty wordplay with a flick of his pen! ugely fun and silly colour illustrations throughout from Mini Grey will have readers •H bursting with laughter, making this collection a complete delight to enjoy again and again • T he Children’s Poetry Market is booming – and this is exactly the style of poetry leading the charge: funny, bright and energetic. Great for reading aloud!
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A Hurricane in my Head Matt Abbott This stunning debut collection of poems for children from Matt Abbott, nationally acclaimed writer and performer, tackles the realities of growing up now. From the snooze button blues to the spine tingling horror of 0% phone battery, Matt Abbott tackles topics that will resonate with every reader. With surprising honesty and words that linger long after reading, A Hurricane in my Head covers themes of friendship, bullying, technology and the life of a modern teenager. These poems say the things we can’t always put into words; they may make you laugh, they may make you cry, and they will definitely make you reminisce, escape, discover ... att Abbott returned to poetry after a major label music career in his teens and early •M twenties. He has been a professional poet since 2013. This is his debut collection for children • F ocuses on themes ranging from school and home life to age, gender and sexuality, and the world around us and inside our heads
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Welcome to My Crazy Life Joshua Seigal Chris Piascik Packed full of brilliant poems, this new collection is perfect for fans of Michael Rosen. With poems on every topic from demon cats to why you should NEVER forget your trousers, this is a must-have new collection from Joshua Seigal, whose previous book for this age group, I Don’t Like Poetry, was shortlisted for 2017 Laugh Out Loud Awards, the UK’s only prize for funny children’s books. • T his collection is a wonderful mix for Joshua Seigal’s subversive humour and brilliant insight into children’s perspective on the world. Get ready for the craziness to begin! JANUARY 2020 PAPERBACK | £5.99 | 96PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• J oshua Seigal is a critically-acclaimed poet, performer and workshop leader who visits schools, libraries and festivals around the country • P erfectly pitched to engage children who like funny books and also great for use in schools – features poems about different types of poetry and avoiding clichés as well as tips for writing your own poems, all written with Joshua’s trademark humour
Perfectly Peculiar Pets Elli Woollard Anja Boretzki From armadillos, flamingos and umbrella birds to quokkas and iguanas, Elli Woollard presents a lovely collection of poems for younger children about pets that are just a little bit peculiar ... Filled with fun rhymes and quirky black and white illustrations, this collection of poems ranges from the hilarious to the downright gruesome – there’s sure to be a pet poem here for every child and adult alike. • A collection of poems for young readers, perfect for memorising and reciting aloud • F eatures fun and quirky black-and-white illustrations throughout PAPERBACK | £5.99 | 64PP ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE
• E lli Woollard has previously written for Macmillan, Nosy Crow and Faber
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