Dear Friends, Welcome to our catalogue of joy and delight for July–December 2021. As I write this, we are more aware than ever of the important role books and reading have to play in supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing. We are so proud of the work our authors and illustrators do to spread hope, empathy and imagination through the magic of words and pictures. You’ll find so much to look forward to within these pages, so I am just going to draw your attention to three books that seem particularly apt right now. Tom Percival’s new picture book Tilda
Tries Again is a
gorgeous story with a powerful message about resilience at its heart – Tom’s Big Bright Feelings series has seen sales surge as parents, teachers and children discover his pitch-perfect, empathy-packed stories.
Tomorrow Is Beautiful is a dazzlingly good poetry anthology selected by the award-bedecked Sarah Crossan – a fresh, hopeful and inspiring collection for young adult readers. And finally, Grown by Melissa Cummings-Quarry and Natalie A. Carter is a vital, life-affirming reallife read for Black girls everywhere. An ode to Black girlhood and a celebration of Black British culture, the debut book from the founders of the Black Girls’ Book Club will empower a generation to chase their dreams and become unstoppable. Here’s to the next generation – and the books that will make them readers for life!
Rebecca McNally Publishing Director & Editor-in-Chief Bloomsbury Children’s Books
National Awards 2020 July–December 2021
Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron Books Are My Bag Readers Awards 2020 (Young Adult Fiction): WIN Wordery Book of the Year 2021 (Children’s): WIN Good Reads Choice Awards 2020 (Young Adult Fantasy/Science Fiction): SHORTLSITED
The Great Godden by Meg Rosoff Costa Book Awards 2020 (Children’s): SHORTLISTED
The Space We’re In by Katya Balen illustrated by Laura Carlin CILIP Carnegie Medal 2021: LONGLISTED Branford Boase 2020: HIGHLY COMMENDED
Do You Love Bugs? by Matt Robertson Sainsbury's 2020 Book Award (Learning & Development): WIN ASE Science Book of the Year 2020: HIGHLY COMMENDED
The Wild Way Home by Sophie Kirtley Branford Boase 2021: SHORTLISTED
RSPB Birds by Miranda Krestovnikoff illustrated by Angela Harding Klaus Flugge Prize 2021: LONGLISTED
Meesha Makes Friends by Tom Percival North Somerset Teachers Book Awards 2020 (Picture Books): WIN The Good Thieves by Katherine Rundell Young Quills 2020 (Age 10-13): SHORTLSITED
The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper Good Reads Choice Awards 2020 (Young Adult Fiction): SHORTLSITED The Gifted, The Talented and Me by William Sutcliffe Scottish Teenage Book Prize 2021: SHORTLISTED
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Attack of the Giant Baby! Written by David Lucas Illustrated by Bruce Ingman A larger-than-life, laugh-out-loud picture book with iconic illustrations from the talented Bruce Ingman. Watch out! A Giant Baby has been spotted in the kingdom! Summon the special advisors. Send out the knights in shining armour. Let loose the monster-sized bear! Can anyone defeat this Giant Baby and bring peace back to the kingdom?
8th July 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books HARDBACK / 9781408899854 / £12.99 EBOOK / 9781408899861 / £9.09 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO,EX CAN/US
Featuring loveable characters, daring deeds and exciting adventures, this hilarious picture book is perfect for igniting giant imaginations – destined to be a repeat read at bedtime. David Lucas is the award-winning author/ illustrator of over 20 children’s books, which have been translated into 12 languages. Bruce Ingman is the internationally bestselling illustrator of many much-loved children’s books, including The Pencil by Allan Ahlberg.
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Rumble, Rumble, Dinosaur!
There is No Big Bad Wolf in this Story
Written by Katrina Charman Illustrated by Nick Sharratt
Written by Lou Carter Illustrated by Deborah Allwright
‘It’s silly, bright and catchy – young readers will adore it’ – Independent on CAR, CAR, TRUCK, JEEP
Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526603395 / £6.99 HARDBACK / 9781526603388 / £12.99 EBOOK / 9781526603401 / £5.59 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
Get ready for a riotous dinosaur adventure, set to the tune of ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’. It’s the perfect preschool combination! Rumble, rumble, dinosaur! Wake up dinos near and far. Join the fun with a whole host of different dinosaurs . . . from the friendly brontosaurus to snappy, flappy pterodactyls, and of course the FEARSOME T. rex. Little ones will love singing along to the tune of a favourite nursery rhyme, brought alive by Nick Sharratt’s bold, bright illustrations. It’s perfect for all dinosaur fans, big and small! Katrina Charman is the author of Car, Car, Truck, Jeep, Go, Go, Pirate Boat and The Whales on the Bus, all illustrated by Nick Sharratt.
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The Big Bad Wolf is late! AGAIN! The three little pigs are grumpy, and Grandma is annoyed. But how is Wolf supposed to be in two stories at the same time? Wolf has had ENOUGH. There will be NO MORE BIG BAD WOLF in this story! Can the fairytale characters manage without him? Or will they discover that they need a Big Bad Wolf after all?
8th July 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526608161 / £6.99 HARDBACK / 9781526608178 / £12.99 EBOOK / 9781526608192 / £5.59 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO ALSO AVAILABLE:
Lou Carter is the talented author of There is No Dragon in this Story, which has sold in over 21 languages to date. Deborah Allwright is the award-winning illustrator of many picture book hits, including the bestselling The Night Pirates.
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Nick Sharratt is the bestselling illustrator of over 250 books for children, including titles by Jacqueline Wilson, Julia Donaldson and Michael Rosen.
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The fabulously funny sequel to the internationally bestselling There is No Dragon in this Story – featuring your favourite fairytale characters as you’ve never seen them before!
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The Viking Who Liked Icing Written by Lu Fraser Illustrated by Mark McKinley
5th August 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526603906 / £6.99 HARDBACK / 9781526603913 / £12.99 EBOOK / 9781526603920 / £5.59 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
‘A beautiful book about self-acceptance and following your dreams’ – David Atherton, The Great British Bake Off Winner 2019 and author of My First Cook Book: Bake, Make and Learn to Cook Who says Vikings can’t bake? This is a hilarious picture book about the power of cake to bring people together, and the importance of being yourself. Nut isn’t like the other Vikings; he doesn’t climb hills or swim icy lakes . . . but he does have one great passion – Nut LOVES to bake cakes! So when Viking Sports’ Day comes round, Nut isn’t excited at all – you can’t put sprinkles on a shot-put. What WILL he do instead?! Told in effortless verse, this is a quirky and original tale about doing what you love. Lu Fraser is the author of the bestselling picture book, The Littlest Yak. The Viking Who Liked Icing is her first book with Bloomsbury. Mark McKinley studied Children’s Book Illustration at The Cambridge School of Art. This is his first picture book.
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Tilda Tries Again Tom Percival ‘A sweet and uplifting story that celebrates diversity . . . and inspires children to dare to be different and have the courage to stand out’ – BookTrust on Perfectly Norman A new book in the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival, all about emotional resilience and believing in yourself! Tilda’s world is just as she likes it . . . until one day it turns completely UPSIDE DOWN. All of a sudden, everything is topsy-turvy, and nothing feels right. Things that were once easy now seem incredibly difficult.
5th August 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526612991 / £6.99 HARDBACK / 9781526612984 / £12.99 EBOOK / 9781526613004 / £5.59 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
Can Tilda discover a new way to approach her problems and believe in herself?
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Bold, bright and empowering, this is an inspiring story about coping with challenges – ideal for helping children to build resilience and embrace a ‘can do’ approach to life. Tom Percival’s Big Bright Feelings series is the perfect springboard for conversations about mental and emotional health, positive selfimage, building self-confidence and managing feelings.
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Tom Percival is a writer, artist, video producer and musician. Tilda Tries Again is his tenth picture book for Bloomsbury.
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Pirate Stew
Leaves
Written by Neil Gaiman Illustrated by Chris Riddell
Stephen Hogtun
From the multi-award-winning Neil Gaiman comes the biggest picture book of the year: a deliciously rhyming adventure with glorious piratical illustrations by Chris Riddell. Meet LONG JOHN McRON, SHIP’S COOK . . . and the most unusual babysitter you’ve ever seen. 2nd September 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526614711 / £7.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: COMM,EX CAN, UK, OM
‘Neil Gaiman is the nearest thing children’s books have to a rock star: if you enjoy fantasy, he is irresistible’ – The Times ‘Splendid . . . A feast for the ears and eyes’ – i-Magazine
Long John has a whole crew of wild pirates in tow, and – for two intrepid children – he’s about to transform a perfectly ordinary evening into a riotous adventure beneath a pirate moon. It’s time to make some PIRATE STEW. Marvellously silly and gloriously entertaining, this tale of pirates, flying ships, donut feasts and some rather magical stew is perfect for all pirates, both young and old. Packed with spellbinding illustrations, this showstopping picture book makes a spectacular and magical gift. Neil Gaiman has written highly acclaimed books for both children and adults and is the first author to have won both the Carnegie and Newbery Medals for the same work – The Graveyard Book. Many of his books have been adapted for film and TV.
This beautiful, standout debut picture book is a story of the seasons and the circle of life – perfect for fans of Benji Davies and Oliver Jeffers. He had watched over her from a seedling. And supported by his love, she grew and grew.
2nd September 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books HARDBACK / 9781526606877 / £12.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
This is the story of two trees: one young, one old. Together, they make memories they’ll hold on to forever; memories that they keep in their heart-shaped leaves. But when the old tree’s leaves begin to fall, it’s time for the sapling to take her own place in the world – and to learn how to hold on to the memories that mean so much. Filled with luminous illustrations, Leaves is a stunning picture book from a remarkable new talent. Stephen Hogtun is a writer and artist who lives on the west coast of Norway with his partner, two children and several rescue animals. This is his first picture book.
Much-loved illustrator Chris Riddell is the only artist to have won the Kate Greenaway Medal three times, was Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2015–2017 and has illustrated the work of many celebrated children’s authors, including five Neil Gaiman titles and J.K. Rowling’s The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
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The Witchling’s Wish Written by Lu Fraser Illustrated by Sarah Massini A magical picture book about what it means to be a friend, with gorgeous illustrations by Sarah Massini.
16th September 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books HARDBACK / 9781408899953 / £12.99 EBOOK / 9781408899946 / £5.59 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
Little Witchling lives alone in her mountain top and, more than anything else, she wishes for a friend. So, when her spell book tells her that the secret ingredient is the fur from a little girl’s favourite teddy, she knows what she must do. But the teddy belongs to Lilly, who can’t bear to part with him. Will Little Witchling give up her dream of a real friend? Or will she and Lilly find a way to make her wish come true? This heart-warming friendship story is perfect for little witches everywhere! Lu Fraser is the author of the bestselling picture book, The Littlest Yak. This is her second book with Bloomsbury.
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Sarah Massini is the illustrator of several bestselling picture books, including The Girl and the Dinosaur and The Velveteen Rabbit.
Jingle Smells Written by Mark Sperring Illustrated by Sophie Corrigan A hilarious festive adventure from the creators of Mince Spies and Santa Jaws. Starring a stinky skunk who saves Santa, this is an unmissable Christmas treat! When a little skunk named Jingle strolls into town one Christmas Eve, it’s not long before robins start keeling over and snowmen turn pale at his powerful smell. And, worst of all, the town’s Christmas tree is felled by the STINK. Poor Jingle is convinced he’s ruined Christmas . . . But when Santa himself is captured by a gang of wicked robbers, it’s up to our stinky hero to come to the rescue. Can he save Christmas for everyone?
14th October 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526636812 / £6.99 HARDBACK / 9781526636805 / £12.99 EBOOK / 9781526636799 / £5.59 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
Mark Sperring is the author of many bestselling picture books including The Naughty Naughty Baddies and Four Silly Skeletons. Sophie Corrigan is a much-loved illustrator who lives above a little sweetshop in Lancashire. This is her third picture book for Bloomsbury. ALSO AVAILABLE:
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Snow Ghost Written by Tony Mitton Illustrated by Diana Mayo ‘A unique and magical story’ – Storytime Magazine A timeless story of hope and belonging, filled with winter magic – the perfect book for gifting. 14th October 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781408876626 / £6.99 EBOOK / 9781526605375 / £5.59 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
Flying through the swirling, snow-filled skies, Snow Ghost searches everywhere for a place to call home. But it’s not until she sees two children playing in the snow that she begins to see what really makes a home special. With Tony Mitton’s lyrical rhyming text and sumptuous illustrations from Diana Mayo, this is a gift book to treasure – perfect for sharing with loved ones this winter. Tony Mitton is a successful picture book author and winner of the Children’s CLPE Poetry Medal 2014. Diana Mayo is the illustrator of several children’s books including The End is Just the Beginning.
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Once Upon A Silent Night Written by Dawn Casey Illustrated by Katie Hickey A beautiful and timeless retelling of the nativity story, with a lyrical rhyming text and luminous illustrations – perfect for Christmas. Once upon a silent night, a stable stood. A star shone bright. It is midnight on Christmas Eve, and a child is about to be born in a stable. How can the creatures help?
11th November 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books HARDBACK / 9781408896921 / £12.99 EBOOK / 9781408896938 / £9.09 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
First, the cow offers up his manger, and the donkey gives his hay. The doves will sing the babe to sleep, and the moon will fill his dreams with silver light. It’s a moment of magic, as a little child enters the world and brings with him the most precious gift of all: love. Dawn Casey is the author of many children’s books, including the award-winning Barefoot Book of Earth Tales. Katie Hickey is a talented rising star in children’s illustration, and has illustrated many books including How Was That Built?
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The Silk Roads A New History of the World – Illustrated Edition Written by Peter Frankopan Illustrated by Neil Packer Set sail on an extraordinary journey in this magnificent new history of the world, now in a stunning paperback edition. Travel through time and across the globe with this spectacular illustrated retelling of Peter Frankopan’s bestselling The Silk Roads. From ancient world laws laid down by King Hammurabi and the mighty Persian empire, to terrifying huns, the rise of Europe, two world wars and politics today, The Silk Roads illustrated edition tells of the incredible history that built the world we live in. With stories from east to west, Frankopan sews together the threads from different people, empires and continents into a phenomenal history of the globe.
8th July 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526623560 / £12.99 AUDIO / 9781526628510 / £11.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
Accompanied by glorious and detailed artwork from Neil Packer, The Silk Roads illustrated paperback edition is a triumphant must-have world history. Peter Frankopan is Professor of Global History at Oxford University and an international bestselling author. Neil Packer is an illustrator of many adult and children’s titles and has been longlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal.
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What it’s Like to Be a Bird Written by Tim Birkhead Illustrated by Catherine Rayner Discover some of the weird and wonderful things birds do, from their thousand-mile journeys to their joyful songs and fabulous dances.
19th August 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books HARDBACK / 9781526604125 / £12.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly? Or to live high in the tree tops? Or perhaps you’ve wondered what birds do when no one is looking? Birds have some of the most extraordinary – and peculiar – behaviours on the planet. Ravens love PLAYING games and sledging down snow-covered rooftops on their bellies. Partridges are SNEAKY and know just how to trick hungry foxes. And honeyguides are HELPFUL. They help humans to find the sweetest treat in the forest – honey. These are just some of the incredible stories you’ll read in this book. With fascinating factual detail, playful storytelling and gorgeous personality-filled illustrations, this book captures what it’s really like to be a bird. Celebrated natural history writer Tim Birkhead is an ornithologist and professor of animal behaviour at the University of Sheffield. Catherine Rayner is an award-winning author, illustrator and recipient of the CILIP Greenaway Medal based in Edinburgh.
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How Was That Built? The Stories Behind Awesome Structures Written by Roma Agrawal Illustrated by Katie Hickey Embark on a globetrotting tour of the world’s most incredible structures to find an answer to the question: How Was That Built? Meet the inspirational people, pioneering building techniques and incredible materials behind the world’s most amazing landmarks. From the Brooklyn Bridge in the US and the Pantheon in Italy to the Sapporo Dome in Japan and the underground world of London’s sewers. How Was That Built? is the perfect introduction to engineering, with each chapter focused on a specific engineering challenge making this often daunting subject accessible. Discover the ingenious methods that have allowed us to build underground, underwater, on ice and even in space, with ‘try it at home’ sections that allow you to carry out your own engineering experiments.
16th September 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books HARDBACK / 9781526603654 / £14.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
Praise for Roma’s adult title Built: A fascinating celebration of the impact that structural engineering has on all our lives … ‘[an] eyeopening book’ – The Sunday Times
Accompanied by beautifully detailed illustrations from Katie Hickey, including cross-sections, skylines and close-ups of engineering techniques in action. Roma Agrawal is an award-winning structural engineer and best-selling author of the adult title Built: The Hidden Stories Behind Our Structures. Katie Hickey is an exceptionally talented children’s book illustrator who enjoys combining narrative and information in her work. NON-FICTION
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GROWN The Black Girls’ Guide to Growing Up and Showing Out Written by
Melissa Cummings-Quarry & Natalie A Carter Illustrated by Dorcas Magbadelo Aspirational, life-affirming, practical and full of Black Girl Magic, GROWN is the ultimate guide to navigating life as a Black teenage girl. 30th September 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526623713 / £9.99 EBOOK / 9781526623614 / £8.32 AUDIO / 9781526623591 / £11.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: COMM/UK/OM
As a young Black girl, there is no limit to what you can achieve. You’ve just got to know how to shoot your shot. And that’s where GROWN comes in. From how to care for your hair and lay the perfect edges, to finding your squad and freeing yourself from toxic relationships, to dealing with microaggressions, to making money moves and securing your dream job, GROWN is full of stories, advice and activities that will give you the skills to show up and show out, while making sure you always look on point. GROWN is for Black girls everywhere. An ode to Black girlhood and a celebration of Black British culture, this book will empower a generation to chase their dreams, lift up other womxn and become unstoppable. London-born best friends Melissa CummingsQuarry and Natalie A. Carter are the founders of the Black Girls’ Book Club, a platform that celebrates Black female writers. Dorcas Magbadelo is an illustrator, product designer and independent business owner based in London.
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Fantastically Great Women: True Stories of Ambition, Adventure and Bravery Kate Pankhurst This stunning gift collection brings together all the inspirational stories from Kate Pankhurst’s much-loved Fantastically Great Women series.
14th October 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books HARDBACK / 9781526623607 / £20.00 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
Discover more about the incredible lives of women who have changed the world, made history, worked wonders and saved the planet. This beautiful hardback edition includes all the women from Kate Pankhurst’s adored picture books, such as Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman and Marie Curie. But there are some new faces too – you’ll meet Eliška Junková, the first woman to win a Grand Prix and Chiquinha Gonzaga, Brazil’s first woman conductor. There’s also a fully illustrated timeline showing all the amazing things these women have done throughout history. They’ve conquered the tallest mountains, made life-changing discoveries, stood up for civil rights and persevered with trying to protect our beautiful, fragile planet.
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Perfect for reading at bedtime, Fantastically Great Women: True Stories of Ambition, Adventure and Bravery will inspire you to dream big and believe in yourself. Kate Pankhurst is the bestselling creator of the Fantastically Great Women series.
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The Same but Different Written by Molly Potter Illustrated by Sarah Jennings
14th October 2021 Featherstone HARDBACK / 9781472978028 / £10.99 EBOOK / 9781472977991 / £6.66 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
From the bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today?, this picture book helps young children celebrate uniqueness and diversity and at the same time appreciate the similarities we share. Using everyday examples, clear explanations and colourful illustrations by Sarah Jennings, The Same but Different prompts children to broaden their perspectives and rejoice in their differences. After all, imagine how boring the world would be if everyone was exactly the same! Exploring all the ways we’re different, including how we look, where we live, the languages we speak, what our families are like and what we believe in, The Same but Different is the perfect book for starting important conversations with children about diversity and inclusion. Early Years and PSHE expert Molly Potter also provides notes for parents and carers offering advice on tackling prejudice right from the start. Molly Potter is a leading Personal, Social and Health Education expert and bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today? Sarah Jennings is a talented illustrator based in London, known for her creative character designs.
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Yapping Away Poems by Joshua Seigal Written by Joshua Seigal Illustrated by Sarah Horne A wonderful new collection of poems by Joshua Seigal, winner of the 2020 Laugh Out Loud Book Awards, with amazing illustrations by Sarah Horne. Joshua Seigal is back with another raucous collection of poems for the budding poetry lover (even if they don’t know it yet).
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From hilarious to heartfelt poems – and everything in between – this collection offers something for everyone. Discover the eight steps for having a successful tantrum, and why you should NEVER attend a Teddy Bear’s picnic (you have been warned). Packed full of fun illustrations by muchloved illustrator Sarah Horne, Yapping Away is the perfect follow-up to Joshua Seigal’s prizewinning collection I Bet I Can Make You Laugh. Ideal for children as young as five, Yapping Away brings Joshua’s unique humour, creativity and wit to a younger audience. Joshua Seigal is a poet, performer and workshop leader who spends his time visiting schools, libraries and theatres around the UK and beyond. Sarah Horne is the illustrator of over 70 books, most of which have been very, very silly.
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Do Not Mess with the Mermaids Written by Michelle Robinson Illustrated by Sharon Davey This cheeky, charming, illustrated young fiction series from Laugh Out Loud Book Award-winning author Michelle Robinson is packed full of baby dragons, grumpy unicorns and a whole lot of chuckles!
8th July 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781408894910 / £5.99 EBOOK / 9781408894903 / £4.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
Wondermere is expecting a VERY IMPORTANT visitor: the mermaid queen of the Outer Ocean. That means FRILLY DRESSES and BEST BEHAVIOUR – and absolutely NO RULE BREAKING. But when Princess Grace rescues a DRAGON’S EGG from the castle moat, suddenly she finds herself babysitting a BIG SECRET. One teeny tiny dragon couldn’t POSSIBLY disturb the royal visit … could he? The side-splitting sequel to bestselling Michelle Robinson’s debut young fiction novel, Do Not Disturb the Dragons – perfect for fans of Andy Stanton and Pamela Butchart.
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Michelle Robinson has won several awards for her bestselling picture books, including the Lollies Laugh Out Loud Book Award and the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award. Do Not Disturb the Dragons is her first young fiction series. Sharon Davey is a children’s illustrator based in Surrey. Her first self-authored picture book, Bears Don’t Wear Shoes, publishes in October 2020.
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Ways to Grow Love Written by Renée Watson Illustrated by Mechal Roe From New York Times bestselling and multiaward-winning author Renée Watson comes the second book starring Ryan Hart, the girl who finds sunshine in every situation. Perfect for fans of Clarice Bean. In Ways to Grow Love Ryan finds herself waiting on lots of things – for her new sister to be born healthy, for her new recipes to turn out right, for that summer camp trip to go better than she fears. As ever, Ryan is facing these new challenges with a bright outlook, plenty of spirit and a heart bursting with love! Packed with humour and heart, Ryan is a girl everyone will want to be best friends with. Renée Watson is a New York Times bestselling author as well as the Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author of the novels Piecing Me Together, Some Places More Than Others, What Momma Left Me, Watch Us Rise, co-written with Ellen Hagan, and Love Is a Revolution. Renée splits her time between Portland, Oregon and New York City.
22nd July 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526613752 / £6.99 EBOOK / 9781526613745 / £5.59 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: COMM,EX CAN, EU, OM
Praise for Ways to Make Sunshine: ‘Without shying away from racism and financial hardship, this is a positive, optimistic story … For readers going through tough or troubling times, this book will be a welcome dose of happiness’ BookTrust ALSO AVAILABLE:
Mechal Roe started drawing when she was six years old after seeing her mother create portraits of friends and family with pastels. Mechal instantly loved how art was the visual representation of her imagination. Fuelled by this discovery, Mechal now enjoys working on unique, creative projects and children’s books.
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I Lost My Granny in the Supermarket
Space Detectives: Extra Weird Creatures
Written by Jo Simmons Illustrated by Nathan Reed
Written by Mark Powers Illustrated by Dapo Adeola
The hilarious new adventure from the author and illustrator of the bestselling I Swapped My Brother on the Internet.
Star Wars meets Sherlock Holmes – this is the second book in this hugely commercial series for 7+ readers.
Harry – known as Harry the Hulk because he is freakishly tall for an 11-year-old – is desperate for a dog. His mum has said if he can earn 500 Puppy Points then he’s allowed to get one. Today he could get 50 points if he takes Gran to the Caught Short Awards, where she has won the Lifetime Achievement Award for services to Loo Roll. All Harry has to do is take her for a haircut and then to the ceremony. It should be easy! It should be a piece of cake …
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!
But what Harry doesn’t know is that Gran has her own agenda, and after a stop at the supermarket for some toffees (the sweet she is BANNED from having!) things go very wrong indeed! Jo Simmons lives in Brighton with her husband, two sons and a scruffy, formerly Romanian, street dog.
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Connor and Ethan, the Space Detectives, are back, and this time things on the space station Starville are weirder than ever, as creatures all over are sprouting extra limbs. One boy suddenly has two heads, an alien who normally has six arms now has ten and, while working on the case, Ethan somehow sprouts five noses. That’s a lot of snot! It’s up to our cosmic duo to solve another intergalactic mystery before things really get out of hand! Mark Powers has been making up ridiculous stories since primary school and is slightly shocked to find people now pay him to do it. He grew up in north Wales and now lives in Manchester. Dapo Adeola is the co-creator of the picture books Look Up! and Clean Up!. London born and bred, but of Nigerian heritage, when he’s not busy illustrating you can find him running workshops in and out of schools, to highlight a career in illustration to inner-city children. Space Detectives is the first fiction series he has illustrated in the UK.
5th August 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526603203 / £6.99 EBOOK / 9781526603296 / £5.59 AUDIO / 9781526628046 / £6.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
‘Perfect space escapism with incredible art that screams "make me into a long-running cartoon please Netflix". A visual treat for younger readers with just the right amount of danger and drama’ – Louie Stowell ALSO AVAILABLE:
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Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom Written by Louis Sachar Illustrated by Aleksei Bitskoff Welcome to a new year at Wayside, the upside-down, thirty-storey school that’s always stranger than it seems – from Louis Sachar, author of the bestselling novel, Holes. It’s a new year at Wayside School, and Mrs Jewls’s class on the thirtieth floor has a LOT to deal with. Kathy has a bad case of oppositosis, Jason is trying to read the longest book in the WORLD and they all need to get ready for THE ULTIMATE TEST, despite the CLOUD OF DOOM hovering over the school. It looks as if Wayside is in for its STRANGEST year yet!
5th August 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526622013 / £6.99 EBOOK / 9781526621993 / £5.59 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: COMM,EX CAN, EU, OM
Packed with brilliantly funny illustrations, this is an unmissable, hilarious addition to a muchloved series.
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Louis Sachar is the author of the international bestseller and award-winning, Holes, which went on to become a blockbuster film in 2003. Other titles include Small Steps, There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom and the Wayside School series.
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Aleksei Bitskoff is an Estonian-born British contemporary illustrator and has illustrated many books by television presenters, YouTubers and children’s authors, including Bright Bursts of Colour by Matt Goodfellow.
The Worst Class in the World Dares You! Written by Joanna Nadin Illustrated by Rikin Parekh The third book in this laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin and illustrated by rising star Rikin Parekh. Perfect for fans of Horrid Henry. Head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt thinks 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. But best friends Stanley and Manjit didn’t LITERALLY mean to let flying MINIBEASTS free in the classroom. And they really didn’t LITERALLY mean to do a series of dares to become the Overlord of the Universe. These things just happened, even though they had FOOLPROOF plans to get away with it all. Highly illustrated and featuring two hilarious madcap adventures in one volume, these stories are just right for children ready for their first chapter books.
16th September 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526633514 / £5.99 EBOOK / 9781526633507 / £5.99 AUDIO / 9781526633521 / £6.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
‘Deliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases, Joanna Nadin’s The Worst Class in the World, illustrated with grubby glee by Rikin Parekh, is a great cheer-up book’ – Guardian ALSO AVAILABLE:
Joanna Nadin has written more than 70 books including the Penny Dreadful series, the Flying Fergus series with Chris Hoy and the Carnegienominated Joe All Alone, which is now a BAFTA-winning film. Rikin Parekh studied art at the Camberwell College of Arts and the University of Westminster. As well as illustrating, he also works in primary schools inspiring children to draw.
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The Way To Impossible Island Sophie Kirtley ‘So good I read it twice’ – Hilary McKay on THE WILD WAY HOME A brave, life-affirming middle-grade adventure about finding your family and finding yourself, from the author of The Wild Way Home. Born with a serious heart condition, Dara has been waiting for his Big Operation forever. The moment his heart is fixed he’ll row out to the island in the bay just like he’s always dreamed. But when his op is postponed, Dara snaps. When will he get to live his real life? Maybe the adventures he dreams of are impossible. And then he finds a girl hiding in the boat shed. She wears animal skins. She has a real live pet wolf. She is, simply, impossible. Could Mothgirl really be from the Stone Age? And what is she seeking on Lathrin Island? As Dara and Mothgirl set out on a wild, windswept sea journey, Dara learns that when you stop worrying about the impossible, you can do anything.
8th July 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526616302 / £6.99 EBOOK / 9781526616319 / £5.59 AUDIO / 9781526634177 / £6.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
‘The Wild Way Home echoes Skellig and Stig of the Dump, with a bold, readable charm entirely its own ... Full of peril, sadness and wild joy, it’s a timeslip adventure with a difference’ – Guardian ALSO AVAILABLE:
A classic adventure with enormous heart for fans of Piers Torday and Michelle Paver. Sophie Kirtley grew up in Northern Ireland. Nowadays she lives in Wiltshire with her family and their mini-menagerie of pets and wild things. She is an author, a poet and a teacher. 9781526616289 FICTION 9–11 YEARS
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© J. Samphire
5th August 2021
The Raven Heir
ATA Girls
Stephanie Burgis
Iszi Lawrence
‘Witty and smart and generous – an utterly delicious book’ – Katherine Rundell on THE DRAGON WITH A CHOCOLATE HEART
Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526614445 / £6.99 EBOOK / 9781526614421 / £5.59 AUDIO / 9781526627315 / £7.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
Cordelia can shape-shift into any animal she chooses. But can she save a kingdom? The first book in an epic fantasy duology, perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone. Triplets Cordelia, Rosalind and Giles have always lived in the forest, protected by their mother’s spells. But then one day soldiers come for them – because the oldest triplet is heir to the throne. When their mother refuses to reveal which of them was born first, she is imprisoned. As the triplets set out to rescue their mother, Cordelia begins to see there is magic at work, driving her towards a destiny that could tear her family apart, take away her freedom or, just maybe, heal a kingdom at war.
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An immersive new middle-grade fantasy adventure to lose yourself in! Stephanie Burgis was born in the USA but now lives in South Wales (land of dragons) with her family. She loves to write about history, magic, families, bravery and chocolate!
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Praise for THE UNSTOPPABLE LETTY PEGG ‘Letty and her friends and rivals are great characters, as are the real life people she comes across at different times in her adventures. Thoroughly recommended’ – Andrea Reece, Books for Keeps A thrilling and empowering WWII adventure about the women of the Air Transport Auxiliary, perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, Michael Morpurgo and Hilary McKay. The story of WWII starring the brilliant pilots you’ve never heard of … the women of the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) who battled against the odds to get the air force’s planes to the front lines. When twelve-year-old Bill is out exploring with her pet chicken, she sees a plane crash into a field and is left wondering if the pilot even survived. Determined to find out more, Bill finds a way into the ATA – a group of amazing pilots who defy the odds to get planes from the factories to the front lines. Some of the pilots are old or injured men. But many more are women. Intrepid, inspiring women who show Bill what she might grow up to become.
2nd September 2021 Bloomsbury Education PAPERBACK / 9781472988171 / £6.99 EBOOK / 9781472988089 / £6.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
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Iszi Lawrence is a comedian, podcaster and presenter, and author of The Unstoppable Letty Pegg. She also cohosts BBC Radio 4’s Making History.
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2nd September 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526629395 / £7.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: COMM, EX CAN, EU, OM
The Silver Arrow
WishYouWas
Lev Grossman
Alexandra Page
‘Brimming with imagination and hope for the future’ – Catherine Doyle, bestselling author of The Storm Keeper’s Island
A timeless adventure story of friendship, bravery and the unique magic of receiving proper paper post. Perfect for fans of The Midnight Guardians and The Umbrella Mouse.
Discover the magical, timeless children’s adventure from Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians, in paperback for the first time. Now a New York Times bestseller!
It’s 1952 in smog-shrouded London. Christmas might be fast approaching, but with her mum away and Uncle Frank busy running the post office, Penny Black is lonelier than ever.
When Kate is given a colossal steam train for her birthday, she can’t believe her luck. After eleven years of waiting, adventure has finally found her!
All that changes when Penny discovers a small, fluffy, funny, springy and – most importantly – talking creature in the post office one night, trying to make off with a letter.
Soon the Silver Arrow is whisking Kate and her brother Tom to a magical station where their passengers stand ready to board. From the porcupine to the pangolin, each one is rare and wonderful – and all of them can talk!
But Wishyouwas is no thief. He’s a Sorter, and he soon introduces Penny to a fascinating secret world hidden in the tunnels underneath the city’s streets. The Sorters have dedicated their lives to rescuing letters that have gone astray and making sure they get delivered to their rightful owners.
But these animals have been waiting a very long time too. Can Kate deliver them home ... before it’s too late? Packed with exciting creatures, Lev Grossman’s first children’s book is a riproaring adventure about saving our endangered animals. Lev Grossman is the bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Magicians trilogy, which has also become a successful TV series. The Silver Arrow is his first foray into the world of children’s literature. Its dazzling sequel, The Golden Swift, publishes in 2022.
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30th September 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books HARDBACK / 9781526641212 / £12.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: COMM, EX CAN, EU, OM
Penny is determined to protect the Sorters, but how long will she be able to keep them safe with Stanley Scrawl, the sinister Royal Mail Rat Catcher, on the prowl? Can Penny save the Sorters and deliver a joyful Christmas? Classic feel-good storytelling with postbags and postbags of charm. Fans of thrilling animal adventure and magical underground worlds will fall in love with Wishyouwas. Alexandra Page won the #WriteMentor Children’s Novel Award in 2019 for Wishyouwas and was also shortlisted for the Times x Chicken House Fiction Competition. She lives and works in London. Wishyouwas is her debut novel. FICTION 9–11 YEARS
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October, October Written by Katya Balen Illustrated by Angela Harding ‘Katya Balen’s October, October is a very special new addition to the shelf and deserves classic status’ – The Times Children’s Book of the Week A classic in the making for anyone who ever longed to be WILD.
30th September 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526601933 / £7.99 EBOOK / 9781526601919 / £9.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: COMM,EX CAN, EU, OM
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October and her dad live in the woods. They know the trees and the lake and stars like best friends, and the nearest town feels like a foreign country. They live in the woods and they are wild. And that’s the way it is. Until the year October turns eleven. That’s the year October rescues a baby owl. The year the woman who calls herself October’s mother comes back. The year everything changes. Written in Katya Balen’s heartstoppingly beautiful style and illustrated with spectacular prints by Angela Harding, October, October is a feast for the senses and for the soul. Katya Balen is a writer and the co-founder of Mainspring Arts. Her debut novel, The Space We’re In, was published by Bloomsbury in 2019. She lives in London and she is WILD.
Tinsel The Girls Who Invented Christmas Sibéal Pounder What if somewhere along the way we all got the Santa story a bit wrong? This new paperback edition of the festive bestseller is the ideal Christmas stocking filler. Get ready to discover the true story of the girls who invented Christmas, and join Blanche Claus for an irresistible sleigh ride of an adventure that’s packed with festive magic. From bestselling author Sibéal Pounder, this tale of friendship and mince-pie feasts is the perfect book to curl up with this winter. Funny, feminist and with a huge heart, it’s a a gloriously Christmassy tale that will delight even the biggest Grinch. ‘I absolutely ADORED it!’ – Emma Carroll
28th October 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books PAPERBACK / 9781526619266 / £6.99 EBOOK / 9781526619259 / £6.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO,EX CAN/US
‘Very sparkly storytelling’ – Hilary McKay ‘Joyful and hilarious. I loved every moment of it’ – Stephanie Burgis
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Sibéal Pounder is the author of the muchloved Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids series. She was a World Book Day author for 2019 and has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award.
Angela Harding is a printmaker and painter specialising in nature and wildlife. Her work has appeared in galleries, on books covers and in magazines. 9781526601971
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J.K. Rowling J.K. Rowling is best known as the author of the seven Harry Potter books, which were published between 1997 and 2007. The enduringly popular adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione have gone on to sell over 500 million copies, be translated into over 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films. Alongside the Harry Potter series, she also wrote three short companion volumes for charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of Lumos. J.K. Rowling collaborated with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany to continue Harry’s story in a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which opened in London in 2016 and is now playing worldwide. In the same year, she made her debut as a screenwriter with the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the first in a series featuring Magizoologist Newt Scamander, which was inspired by the original companion volume. J.K. Rowling has also written a standalone novel, The Casual Vacancy, and is the author of the Strike crime series under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. Both have been adapted for television. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and a Companion of Honour for services to literature and philanthropy. She lives in Scotland with her family.
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard Illustrated Edition
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: MinaLima Edition
Written by J.K. Rowling Illustrated by Chris Riddell
Written by J.K. Rowling Illustrated by MinaLima
A must-have paperback edition of Beedle’s classic wizarding tales, richly illustrated in full colour by artistic maestro Chris Riddell.
MinaLima presents J.K. Rowling’s second Harry Potter adventure, fully illustrated in colour and bursting with interactive, paper-engineered features.
This enchanting edition of J.K. Rowling’s The Tales of Beedle the Bard is the perfect gift for fans of the Wizarding World. Rich with allusions and symbols from the Harry Potter stories, and enhanced with wry commentary from beloved sage Professor Albus Dumbledore, this is a Hogwarts Library book to treasure and enjoy for years to come. All of the gorgeous, grim and gothic detail of the Bard’s five bewitching stories has been brought to life by Chris Riddell, thrice winner of the Kate Greenaway medal. This new paperback edition also features a dazzling new cover illustration and an exclusive A5 art print of Harry, Ron and Hermione. Prepare to be spellbound!
MinaLima, the magical designers behind the graphic style of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, return with a breathtaking colour edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The second instalment in this must-have series is bursting with over 150 illustrations, beautifully complementing J.K. Rowling’s complete, unabridged text. MinaLima’s unique vision of Harry Potter’s time at Hogwarts also includes eight interactive, paper-engineered features. Moving paper elements allow readers to travel via the Floo Network, duck the flailing branches of the Whomping Willow, reveal the spiral staircase to Professor Dumbledore’s office and even pull Mandrakes from their pots! A beautiful addition to any collector’s bookshelf, this book will delight Harry Potter fans of all ages.
Chris Riddell is an award-winning illustrator and acclaimed political cartoonist. He is currently the only artist to have won the Kate Greenaway Medal three times, including for his illustrations in Neil Gaiman’s The Sleeper and the Spindle. Chris Riddell was Waterstones Children’s Laureate from 2015 to 2017 and has recently been announced as a BookTrust ambassador. He has illustrated the work of many celebrated children’s authors, including five Neil Gaiman titles. He is the author of the bestselling Goth Girl and Ottoline series and co-creator of the much loved The Edge Chronicles.
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19th October 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books HARDBACK / 9781526637888 / £32.00 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: THE BLAIR PARTNERSHIP TERRITORY: COMM/EU,OM
MinaLima is an award-winning graphic design studio founded by Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, best known for establishing the graphic style of the Harry Potter film series. Since founding their London-based studio in 2009, they continue to be involved in the Wizarding World franchise through numerous creative partnerships, from publishing to theme park design. More recently, Miraphora and Eduardo have returned to the Wizarding World as graphic designers of the Fantastic Beasts film series. MinaLima is internationally renowned for telling stories through design.
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Harry Potter House Editions Hardback Box Set Written by J.K. Rowling Illustrated by Levi Pinfold Celebrate your noble Hogwarts house with this sumptuous hardback collection – featuring all seven Harry Potter novels and an exclusive art print. 11th November 2021 Bloomsbury Children’s Books TRANSLATION RIGHTS: THE BLAIR PARTNERSHIP TERRITORY: COMM/EU,OM GRYFFINDOR EDITION HARDBACK / 9781526624529 / £140 HUFFLEPUFF EDITION HARDBACK / 9781526624567 / £140 RAVENCLAW EDITION HARDBACK / 9781526624543 / £140 SLYTHERIN EDITION HARDBACK / 9781526624581 / £140
At last readers, fans and bibliophiles can express their house allegiance with the ultimate Harry Potter library! Each Hogwarts House Edition Box Set features all seven Harry Potter novels, beautifully presented in a stunning foiled case decorated with breathtaking iconography by series illustrator Levi Pinfold. Each collection has been exquisitely printed in Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin house colours. The pinnacle of a lovingly curated series of bespoke individual editions, the hardbacks feature sprayed edges and intricate foiling, plus fascinating articles, essays and quizzes revisiting beloved house characters and memorable moments from the wizarding world. Each collection also includes an exclusive Levi Pinfold art print of their Hogwarts house founder for readers to frame and enjoy. Wear your house colours with pride! Levi Pinfold has been drawing from imagination for as long as he can remember. His published picture books are The Django, Black Dog and Greenling. Black Dog won the prestigious CILIP Kate Greenaway medal in 2013. Born in the Forest of Dean, he has somehow found himself living in northern NSW, Australia. He likes paintings, books, music, and some cats.
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The Summer We Turned Green William Sutcliffe A warm, witty comedy about the unlikeliest of eco-warriors from William Sutcliffe, bestselling author of Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Year, The Gifted, the Talented and Me.
8th July 2021 Bloomsbury YA PAPERBACK / 9781526632852 / £7.99 EBOOK / 9781526632845 / £6.39 AUDIO / 9781526633446 / £7.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO,EX GERMANY
Praise for THE GIFTED THE TALENTED AND ME: ‘I’ll be giving this to every teenager I know’ – The Times ‘Utterly hilarious’ – Irish Times, Best Books of 2019 ALSO AVAILABLE:
It’s the summer holidays, and thirteen-yearold Luke’s life has just turned upside down. First his older sister Rose moved ‘across the road’ – where a community of climate rebels are protesting the planned airport expansion – and now his dad’s gone too. Dad only went to get Rose back, but he’s out there building totem poles out of old furniture and wearing sandals and drinking mead (whatever that is) with the best of them ... Luke is determined to save his dad, his sister AND his summer. So how does he find himself at the top of a tree, swept up in the rebels’ message of hope, and refusing to leave until the bulldozers stand down? A fresh, funny, heartfelt look at this generation’s must-win battle: one earth, one chance. William Sutcliffe is the author of fourteen novels, including the international bestseller Are You Experienced?. His first funny novel for teenagers, The Gifted, the Talented and Me, was described by The Times as ‘dangerously funny’ and was shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2020.
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This Poison Heart Kalynn Bayron Poison runs through her veins ... A young Black woman learns to embrace her own extraordinary powers in this empowering YA fantasy by Cinderella is Dead author, Kalynn Bayron. Briseis has spent her life trying to hide her power over plants. And then she inherits an old house and suddenly has the privacy to test her powers for the first time. But as Briseis starts to bring the house’s rambling garden back to life, she finds she has also inherited generations of secrets – an ancient lineage of witches and a hidden garden overgrown with the most deadly poisonous plants on earth. And Briseis’s longdeparted ancestors aren’t going to let her rest until she accepts her place as the keeper of the power at the heart of the poison garden.
15th July 2021 Bloomsbury YA PAPERBACK / 9781526632791 / £7.99 EBOOK / 9781526632746 / £6.39 AUDIO / 9781526639684 / £7.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: COMM,EX CAN, EU, OM
Cinderella Is Dead author Kalynn Bayron brings a Black Lives Matter message and LGBTQ+ themes to this empowering YA fantasy. Kalynn Bayron is an author and classically trained vocalist. She grew up in Alaska and now lives in Texas with her family. When she’s not writing you can find her listening to Ella Fitzgerald on loop.
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One
Wish of the Wicked
Sarah Crossan
Danielle Paige
Now available in a gorgeous new package, Sarah Crossan’s exquisite, multi-awardwinning novel explores the unbreakable bond and love between sisters. One won the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2016 along with the YA Book Prize, the CBI Book of the Year Award, the CLiPPA Poetry Award and many others.
Discover the origins of the Fairy Godmother in this dark YA spin on Cinderella, in the vein of Snow White and the Huntsman and Maleficent, from the New York Times bestselling author of Dorothy Must Die.
Here we are. And we are living. Isn’t that amazing? How we manage to be here at all. Grace and Tippi don’t like being stared and sneered at, but they’re used to it. They’re conjoined twins – united in blood and bone. What they want is to be looked at in turn, like they truly are two people. They want real friends. And what about love?
19th August 2021 Bloomsbury YA PAPERBACK / 9781526614858 / £7.99 EBOOK / 9781526638465 / £6.39 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: COMM,EX CAN, UK, OM
‘One broke my heart and mended it, all at the same time. Beautiful, moving story about an unbreakable bond and an immense love – ONE of my ALL time favourite books!’ – Cecelia Ahern, bestselling author of PS, I Love You ALSO AVAILABLE:
But a heart-wrenching decision lies ahead for Tippi and Grace. One that could change their lives more than they ever asked for … This moving and beautifully crafted novel about identity, sisterhood and love, ultimately asks one question: what does it mean to want and have a soulmate? Sarah Crossan has lived in Dublin, London and New York, and now lives in East Sussex. She graduated with a degree in Philosophy and Literature before training as an English and drama teacher at the University of Cambridge. Sarah was the Laureate na nÓg (Ireland’s Children’s Literature Laureate) from 2018–2020.
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For centuries, the magical Entente have worked as benefactors for humans, with the Three Fates – Past, Present and Future – maintaining destiny across the Thirteen Queendoms. That is until Queen Magrit, in a desperate attempt to change her future, burns the Fate of the Future at the stake, destroying the Entente and plunging the queendoms into darkness. But sixteen-year-old Farrow manages to survive. Alone and without magic for the first time, she carefully works her way from an orphanage to becoming the Royal Couterie for the prince himself, moving closer and closer to Queen Magrit and exacting her revenge. However, not all is as Farrow planned. Questioning where her loyalties lie, Farrow must now decide who to trust when her fate is no longer clear. Danielle Paige is the New York Times bestselling author of Stealing Snow and its prequel novellas, Before the Snow and Queen Rising, as well as the Dorothy Must Die series. Before writing, she worked in the television industry, where she received a Writers Guild of America Award and was nominated for several Daytime Emmys. She is a graduate of Columbia University and currently lives in New York City.
31st August 2021 Bloomsbury YA PAPERBACK / 9781526636461 / £7.99 EBOOK / 9781526636454 / £6.39 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
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Defy the Night Brigid Kemmerer From New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer comes a brand-new blockbuster fantasy series about a corrupt kingdom, a star-crossed romance and a girl who will do anything for justice. In a kingdom where sickness stalks the streets and only the richest can afford a cure, King Harriston and Prince Corrick are forced to rule with an iron fist. Tessa Cade is a masked outlaw marked for death, but she likes it that way. Together with the mysterious, handsome Weston, she robs from the rich to help the poor – distributing food and medicine to those who need it most.
14th September 2021 Bloomsbury YA PAPERBACK / 9781526632807 / £7.99 EBOOK / 9781526632753 / £6.39 AUDIO / 9781526638687 / £7.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO,EX CAN/US
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Sarah Crossan Compiled and edited by the incomparable Sarah Crossan, this gifty collection of poems is perfect for anyone who may be struggling to find the right words of comfort – in this year and beyond. Sometimes it’s hard to find the right words. This poetry anthology provides the antidote, offering calm, hope and peace to all.
As it becomes clear that the only way to save her people is to assassinate the king, Tessa must face a deadly mission that will take her to the dark heart of the kingdom … and force her to work with the very people she intended to destroy.
Focusing on positivity, this is the perfect collection to dip into whenever you need a boost. Containing poems from Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson and Christina Rossetti as well as a selection of contemporary poems chosen by Sarah Crossan – the go-to verse novelist in the UK – this beautiful book will lift your spirits time and time again. An essential read and the perfect gift for anyone in need of comfort, joy and hope.
A spark of rebellion is all it takes to DEFY THE NIGHT.
For fans of The Poetry Pharmacy and Poems to Live Your Life By.
Brigid Kemmerer is the New York Times bestselling author of the Cursebreakers series, Call It What You Want, More Than We Can Tell and Letters to the Lost. She lives with her family near Annapolis, Maryland.
Sarah Crossan has lived in Dublin, London and New York, and now lives in East Sussex. She graduated with a degree in Philosophy and Literature before training as an English and drama teacher at the University of Cambridge. Sarah was the Laureate na nÓg (Ireland’s Children’s Literature Laureate) from 2018–2020.
www.brigidkemmerer.com @BrigidKemmerer
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Tomorrow is Beautiful
© Ger Holland
30th September 2021 Bloomsbury YA HARDBACK / 9781526641892 / £12.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: COMM, EX CAN, EU, OM
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Sovay Celia Rees Following the 20th anniversary of Witch Child, these two outstanding historical novels by Celia Rees also get a stunning new package, perfect to attract a new generation of fans.
Medusa Written by Jessie Burton Illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill A dazzling, feminist retelling of Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill.
14th October 2021 Bloomsbury YA HARDBACK / 9781408886939 / £12.99 EBOOK / 9781408886922 / £9.09 AUDIO / 9781526627711 / £12.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love, betrayal … and destiny itself. This lyrical, feminist retelling of Greek myth illuminates the girl behind the legend. Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Louise O’Neill, it brings alive Medusa for a new generation. Jessie Burton is the author of three internationally bestselling novels for adults: The Miniaturist, The Muse and The Confession. Jessie’s first novel for children, The Restless Girls, was published by Bloomsbury in 2018.
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Olivia Lomenech Gill is a winner of the English Association Picture Book Award and has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and its impact on British politics, this action-driven novel shows once again that Celia Rees is one of our very best writers for teenage readers. Wild and beautiful, spoilt and wilful, Sovay finds that her cosseted upbringing in rural England has not prepared her for life as a highway robber, for defending the honour of her family or for trying to save herself from corruption and evil. As Sovay becomes more and more embroiled in adventures she could never have imagined, a story of dark intrigue, thwarted passions and sinister intentions is revealed to her. Will she be able to survive, and if she does so, at what cost? ‘Well-known for her ability to write gripping stories featuring strong, intelligent female characters, Celia Rees has yet another compelling read in Pirates!’ – Financial Times
14th October 2021 Bloomsbury YA PAPERBACK / 9781526632319 / £7.99 EBOOK / 9781526637321 / £5.59 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
Pirates! Celia Rees When two young women meet under extraordinary circumstances in the eighteenth-century West Indies, they are unified in their desire to escape their oppressive lives. The first is a slave, subjected to terrible cruelty at the hands of the plantation manager. The second is a spirited and rebellious English girl, sent to the West Indies to marry well. But fate ensures that one night the two young women have to save each other and run away to a life no less dangerous but certainly a lot more free. As pirates, they roam the seas, fight pitched battles against their foes and become embroiled in many a heartquickening adventure. Celia Rees has written over twenty books for Young Adults and is best known for her historical fiction. Her first historical novel, Witch Child, was translated into 28 languages. Witch Child and subsequent titles, Sorceress and Pirates!, were shortlisted for the Guardian, Whitbread (Costa) and WHSmith Awards in the UK and won awards in the UK, USA, France and Italy. She lives in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK and divides her time between writing, talking to readers in schools and libraries, reviewing and teaching creative writing.
14th October 2021 Bloomsbury YA PAPERBACK / 9781526632302 / £7.99 EBOOK / 9781526637314 / £6.39 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
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Manju’s Magic Muddle Written by Chitra Soundar Illustrated by Verónica Montoya
Bloomsbury Education is proud to present this exciting illustrated fiction series for 5–7 year olds. With stories written by brilliant authors like Sarah Crossan, Ben Bailey Smith, Chitra Soundar and Julia Donaldson, Bloomsbury Young Readers 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 are fully phonically decodable. They also feature inside cover notes to help adults reading with children and to give some ideas for activities related to the stories, making them ideal for children who are gaining reading confidence and for practice at home or in school.
Manju is stuck at home and she’s BORED. She hopes the genie will be able to help but he’s ill and his magic is even stranger than usual… Manju and the genie return in this quirky comedy from Chitra Soundar, perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves. It features lively illustrations from Verónica Montoya and hilarious mishaps that children will love. Gold Book Band Bloomsbury Education PAPERBACK / 9781472970886 / £4.99 EBOOK / 9781472970848 / £3.99
The Gingerbread Man
Fizzy and the Party
Written by Kandace Chimbiri Illustrated by Richy Sánchez Ayala
Written by Sarah Crossan Illustrated by Nicola Colton
An old woman dreams that a gingerbread boy will make her happy but she doesn’t expect him to run away!
It’s Fizzy’s bedtime, but she just isn’t tired. Next door, Mrs Crumbleboom and her band The Whippersnappers are having a party. Will Mum let her stay up for just five more minutes?
This is a Caribbean retelling of the well-loved fairy tale as you’ve never heard it before. Kandace Chimbiri’s vibrant new version features gorgeous illustrations from Caribbean-born illustrator Richy Sánchez Ayala and an exciting, page-turning chase.
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Let’s Play, Daddy Bear!
A Hundred and One Daffodils
Written by Dawn McNiff Illustrated by Andy Rowland
Written by Malachy Doyle Illustrated by Denise Hughes
Daddy Bear is too busy to play with Little Bear today. If only he would stop working on his computer and play Daddy-is-a-BigClimbing- Frame!
Dad says they can have a big spring party if Dusty the fox cub can find 101 daffodils. Can Dusty and her friends work together to find enough flowers?
This funny story from Dawn McNiff explores family scenarios and themes that many children will relate to. It includes charming full-colour illustrations from Andy Rowland.
This heart-warming animal tale from Irish author Malachy Doyle is perfect for teaching children to read by themselves as well as exploring the themes of seasons and plant life cycles. It features beautiful illustrations by Denise Hughes.
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Following on from Fizzy and Bandit, this delightful comedy from former Irish Children’s Laureate Sarah Crossan features a feisty heroine and colourful illustrations from Nicola Colton, author-illustrator of the Jasper and Scruff series.
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Index A
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A Hundred and One Daffodils 57
Leaves 11
ATA Girls 35
Let’s Play, Daddy Bear! 56
Attack of the Giant Baby! 5
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Manju’s Magic Muddle 57
Bloomsbury Young Readers 56-57
Medusa 52
D
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Defy the Night 50
October, October 38
Do Not Mess with the Mermaids 26
Once Upon A Silent Night 15
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One 48
Fantastically Great Women 21
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Fizzy and the Party 57
Pirate Stew 10
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Pirates! 53
Gingerbread Man, The 56
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Grown 20
Raven Heir, The 34
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Tales of Beedle the Bard, The - Illustrated Edition 42
Way To Impossible Island, The 33
Rumble, Rumble, Dinosaur! 6
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: MinaLima Edition 43
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There is No Big Bad Wolf in this Story 7
Wayside School: Beneath the Cloud of Doom 30
Same but Different, The 22
This Poison Heart 47
Harry Potter House Editions 44
What it’s Like to be a Bird 18
Silk Roads, The 17
Tilda Tries Again 9
How Was That Built? 19
Wish of the Wicked 49
Silver Arrow, The 36
Tinsel 39
WishYouWas 37
Snow Ghost 14
Tomorrow is Beautiful 51
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Witchling’s Wish, The 12
Sovay 53 Space Detectives: Extra Weird Creatures 29
Viking Who Liked Icing, The 8
I I Lost My Granny in the Supermarket 28
J Jingle Smells 13
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Summer We Turned Green, The 46
Ways to Grow Love 27
Worst Class in the World Dares You!, The 31
Y Yapping Away 24
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