A warm welcome
to our autumn/winter 2022 catalogue!
This season sees Owlet Press celebrate kindness in all its forms: being kinder to each other, to our planet and to show kindness wherever it’s needed. We also highlight the importance of the rich heritage that’s passed down from our family members.
In a time where uncertainty and trauma ripples through our daily lives, our purpose this year (like a lot of the publishing industry) has been to encourage readers to think of others and go out of their way to be considerate and kind.
Stories that help us to appreciate the beauty in our own backgrounds and in the heritage of others, help us to show compassion and learn empathy. As kinder global citizens, we might also then divert our efforts from conflict, greed and power to sustainability and ways of creating a hopeful future.
Inclusivity and diversity still sit at the heart of what we do, as we enjoy the rewards in working with a wide variety of creators. We’re also so grateful for recent award recognitions and the support at all levels we have had in our journey so far.
We hope you enjoy the selection of titles from our new season and look forward to sharing our new content for spring/summer 2023 in the not too distant future.
Artwork by Davide Ortu, from The Woodcutter and The Snow Prince.’ Sam Langley-Swain. Founder and Managing Director.July
Join The Whale Watchers on an unforgettable summer holiday adventure that raises awareness of the hugely significant, yet widely unknown, vital role that whales play in the fight against climate change, and explains how readers can help protect whales and their environment, by reducing single-use plastic and embracing a more sustainable reuse culture.
Commissioned by BRITA, to raise funds for their partner WDC (Whale and Dolphin Conservation) the leading charity dedicated to the protection of whales and dolphins, who will receive a share of the profits.
ISBN:978-1-913339-54-8
Paperback | Chapter Book Size: 198 x 129 mm Extent: 224pp Price: 6.99 Publication: 07.07.2022
Dougie Poynter is a musician, songwriter, designer and the co-author, with McFly bandmate Tom Fletcher, of The Dinosaur That Pooped series which has sold more than a million copies, as well as having penned his own books, Plastic Sucks and Dinosaurs Rock. He is passionate about the natural world, a keen conservationist and was instrumental in the campaign to ban microplastics in the UK.
Written by Dougie PoynterIllustrated by Amberin Huq
Location: London
ISBN: 9781913339081
“The Gifts That Grow is a tale of generational love expressed through the importance of nurturing our environment for future generations to enjoy, even though we may never benefit from its rewards ourselves.”
FROM THE DUO THAT BROUGHT YOU ‘SUNFLOWER
SISTERS’
Based on a true story, this tale of inter-generational love, the magic of the jamun tree, planted to celebrate her birth, helps Amrita to feel more connected to her ancestors, through their precious gifts of love that will continue to grow through the generations.
A joyful book that shows children how their wonderful features and rich heritage are lovingly passed down from family members.
By Michaela Dias-HayesWelcome to my family tree, where every branch makes me . . . me! And everyone is proud to see a part of them in ALL of me!
The next time you look up at the night sky, if you look REALLY hard; you might be lucky enough to see a sparkling metal planet, with all its robots and their little robo-babies.
A simple and beautiful story which celebrates the many wonderful ways in which babies arrive into their loving families, including IVF, donation, surrogacy and adoption. Strongly supported by diverse communities across social media. New illustrative refresh to celebrate the book’s second birthday and sell-out success.
ISBN: 978-1-913339-55-5
PB - Picture Book Size: 240 x 240 mm Extent: 32pp | RRP: £7.99 Reissue: 04.08.22
Written by Laura Gallagher Location: EssexISBN:978-1-913339-53-1
Picture Book | Paperback Size: 240 x 240 mm
Extent: 32pp | RRP £ 7.99 Publication: 22.09.22
By Katie Sahota and Naomi TippingA topical, political satire about capitalism, poverty and greed, with ruthless cats and hungry rats, that teaches children about the impact of what happens when people take a great deal more than they need.
a cautionary tale of cunning
cat-astrophic greed and fake news
As life is disrupted and the humans stay home, the cats plot together in a master plan to take ALL the food! But what about the poor, starving rodents? Time for revolution and revenge!
Written by Helen Mortimer
Location: Oxford
ISBN: 9781913339128
Picture Book - Paperback Size: 240 x 240 mm Extent: 32pp | RRP: £7.99 Publication: 06.09.22
Illustrated by Katie Cottle
Location: Bristol
Includes a bird-watching guide on end page. Uniquely shows boys showing vulnerability as well as emotionally supporting each other.
A sequel to the spring-time smash hit!
When Jack meets his new neighbour, Enzo, he finds out that they like ALL the same things. They start bird-watching with Enzo’s dad and learn all about swallows; but as the time comes for the swallows to migrate, Enzo has to return home to South Africa. As Jack feels lonely, a surpise video call from Enzo not only brings him some comfort, but the swallows have found Enzo too!
Written and Illustrated by Jess Rose
Location: Haworth. Yorkshire
- Helps chlidren who might fear ghosts.
- Encourages kindness and empathy.
- Reminds adults to listen to children.
- Inspires conversations around displacement, migration and ‘home’.
- Inclusive (white/south-asian) family.
- Wonderfully distinctive colour palette.
Due to his autism, Arcticenthusiast Arthur does not like Christmas, the noise, the lights, and the crowds. He keeps his toy polar bear close, for security. After losing his precious bear and asking Father Christmas for a new one, he wakes up to find a REAL polar bear in his garden! Arthur names his new friend Björn and in spite of his best efforts to keep Björn cold and happy, realises that he needs to help his friend return to the Arctic, where he belongs. Time for some more Christmas magic!
ISBN:978-1-913339-51-7 | Picture Book | Hardback | Size: 220 x 280 mm Extent: 32pp | RRP £ 10.99 | Publication: 08.11.22
ISBN:978-1-913339-44-9 | Picture Book | Paperback | Size: 220 x 280 mm Extent: 32pp | RRP £ 7.99 | Publication: 08.11.22
A sensitive christmas story of friendship and belonging, centered around the unbreakable bond between a boy and a bear
- A CLASSIC IN THE MAKING.Written by Samuel Langley-Swain Location: Warwickshire Illustrated by Mirna Imamovic Location: Bosnia Written by Alice Corrie Illustrated by Ipek Konak
Find out whether 'flippy-floppy' flamingo, Fifi fulfils her dream to become a famous FLAMENCO FLAMINGO in this flamboyant tongue twisting, read-aloud story!
FOR FANS OF ‘WONKEY DONKEYS’ COMES A CHARMING STORY ABOUT A SMALL FLAMINGO, A BIG DREAM, A DECENT DOSE OF DETERMINATION AND A DOLLOPING OF FABULOUSNESS!
ISBN: 978-1-913339-00-5 Picture Book - Paperback - 3+ | Size: 245 x 245 mm | Extent: 32pp | RRP: £7.99 Creative locations: Berlin & Istanbul
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