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Foreign rights contacts: Aurélie Goncalves (maternity cover for Marie Bédrune) France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and the Baltics, Eastern Europe, the Balkans and Greece aurelie@nobrow.net Harry Gwinner Asia, Spain, Portugal, Latin America, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Arabic countries and Israel harry@nobrow.net
Bologna Book Fair 2020 – Hall 25 / stand A105 Nobrow Ltd / Flying Eye Books 27 Westgate Street London E8 3RL Tel: 0207 033 4430 www.flyingeyebooks.com
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I ATE SUNSHINE FOR BREAKFAST Michael Holland and Philip Giordano Ages 7+ | 260 x 205 mm | 128pp | ÂŁ14.99 | Hardback Geltex | Pantone | Head and Tail Bands
Enter the incredible world of plants to learn about the green machines of the natural world. Using just the rays of the sun, trees and flowers help create everything from rubber to honey. Find out the powerful science going on in every leaf, petal and stem with vibrant illustrations that will make you look at plants in a whole new way. From expert ecologist and educator Michael Holland, this illustrated compendium celebrates the plants in your life, from minty toothpaste to the floral names in your classroom. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the parts of a plant through to conservation, and also features DIY projects for young gardeners. Rights sold: Croatian, French, Italian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Castillian and Catalan), Russian Michael Holland is the former Head of Education at Chelsea Physic Garden. He is also a photographer, compost nerd and wildlife gardener. Philip Giordano is an Italian illustrator born in a small coastal town in Liguria, of Philippine and Swiss descent. He attended the Brera Fine Arts Academy in Milan, the IED (European Institute of Design) and subsequently gained a Masters in Animation Techniques in Turin.
Ages 7+ | 290 x 230 mm | 40pp | ÂŁ12.99 | Hardback Wibalin | Foil | Deboss
Did you know that an octopus has three hearts and a doughnut-shaped brain? Or that they are particularly intelligent, with some being known to use tools? Dive into this fascinating illustrated guide all about the aliens of the deep. From the truly terrifying giant Pacific octopus to the inventive common octopus, find out where they live, what they eat and how we can protect them. Owen Davey is a freelance illustrator, living and working from Leicester, UK. He graduated with a First Class Degree in Illustration from Falmouth University and his work has since been published in every continent except Antarctica, including picture books in the UK, America, Australia, Germany, France, Portugal, China and Korea. He has also worked for some impressive clients including the New York Times, Microsoft and Orange.
IN THE SAME SERIES: FANATICAL ABOUT FROGS
MAD ABOUT MONKEYS
SMART ABOUT SHARKS
CRAZY ABOUT CATS
BONKERS ABOUT BEETLES
Get up close and personal with some of your favourite animals in this widely acclaimed series by writer and illustrator Owen Davey. These books deliver fascinating facts about magnificent animals, including what we can do to help save their habitats and much more! Davey’s dynamic, geometric style is sure to catch the eye of animal lovers young and old. Rights sold: Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish (Spain), Simplified and Complex Chinese, Swedish
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GREAT BARRIER REEF Helen Scales and Lisk Feng Ages 7+ | 305 x 245 mm | 88pp | ÂŁ14.99 | Hardback Deboss | Flouro Pantone
With nearly 400,000 square kilometers of dazzling colour, intricate ecosystems and unique creatures, The Great Barrier Reef is one of the greatest natural wonders of our world.
Vibrant, dynamic artwork illuminates this enchanting place, its animal inhabitants and the people who have embraced it as a centerpiece of their cultures. Learn all about how the reef came to coral be, its place in the sea whip brain world and perhaps most importantly, what we can all do to help ensure that the Great Barrier Reef will be around for future generations to discover! Helen Scales is a writer, marine biologist, broadcaster and scuba diver whose work focuses on oceans and their inhabitants. She has a masters degree in Tropical Coastal types of coral – soft and hard. Management from Newcastle University, and a PhD from Cambridge University, UK.
rent xoskeleton are known as hard corals. Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator who lives in New York, USA. She has received ard skeleton are the called soft corals. and Communication Arts, for her work in the New awards from Society of Illustrators York Times, Monocle, Time Out and more.
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SEASON OF THE WITCH:
A SPELLBINDING HISTORY OF WITCHES AND OTHER MAGICAL FOLK
Matt Ralphs and Núria Tamarit
Ages 8+ | 290 x 220 mm | 80pp | £14.99 | Hardback Uncoated cover | Foil Deboss
Discover everything you need to know about witches in this beautifully illustrated compendium. Magic and witchcraft have fascinated us for thousands of years. But were the witches we've heard about all evil, vengeful sorceresses? Did they really fly on broomsticks and have green skin? Were they even all women? From Ancient Mesopotamian priests to modern day Wiccans, find out the real truth about witches throughout history and across the globe, in this spellbinding book filled with myths, legends and magic. Matt Ralphs has been fascinated with witches, ghosts and anything a little bit creepy ever since he was a child. He is the bestselling author of the fiction titles Fire Witch and Fire Girl. He lives on a boat in London, UK. Núria Tamarit is a freelance illustrator and comic artist, and has illustrated numerous children's books. Her cliet list includes The Valencianer, Usborne and Nobrow. She lives in Barcelona, Spain.
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A JOURNEY THROUGH GREEK MYTHS Marchella Ward and Sander Berg Ages 7+ | 250 x 230 mm | 168pp | ÂŁ16.99 | Hardback Gold Foil
Take a journey through Ancient Greece and delve deep into its mythology in this stunning compendium of tales. From the heros of Athens and Sparta to Orpheus and Persephone in the Underworld, take a magical illustrated journey through the Mediterranean to learn about the places where each story happened. From the very beginnings of the Universe in Greek myths to the incredible Labours of Heracles, explore this enchanting and complex world through beautiful storytelling by expert Marchella Ward, and breathtaking artwork from Sander Berg. Marchella Ward is an archivist and researcher at the University of Oxford, UK and a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmith's College, where she specialises in Greek and Roman tragedies. Sander Berg is a Swedish illustrator. His artwork focuses on colour, texture and contemporary digital artwork and he loves the visual storytelling aspect of drawing. The World of Ancient Greek Myths is his first children's book.
THE SECRET LIVES OF MERMAIDS Professor Tola and Anja Sušanj Ages 7+ | 290 x 245 mm | 64pp | £14.99 | Hardback Uncoated cover | Foil
If you thought mermaids were fantasy creatures who existed only in myth and fairytale, think again. From the Tropics to the frozen North, merperson researchers have discovered a secret underwater kingdom where these magical beings live their lives. Now you can become a mermaid expert too! Dive into the life's work of famed merologist Professor Tola. From their long and sinewy tails to the special magical properties of the mermaids from each of the world's regions, you will discover all there is to know about merpeople in this beautiful, fully illustrated volume. Professor Tola is a leading expert on Merpeople at the School of Merology. Anja Sušanj Anja Sušanj is originally from coastal Croatia so it’s only natural she gets along so well with fish! She received an MA in illustration at the University of the Arts London and has been doing illustration ever since. She has a passion for nature’s shapes and old stories and legends. This will be her first book.
IN THE SAME SERIES: THE SECRET LIVES OF UNICORNS
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ANCIENT GAMES:
A HISTORY OF SPORTS AND GAMING
Iris Volant and Avalon Nuovo
Ages 7+ | 310 x 245 mm | 64pp | ÂŁ12.99 | Hardback Cloth spine | Spot UV
From the birth of the Olympics to the deadly sports of the Mayans, find out the history of the games that have kept people amused for thousands of years in this beautifully illustrated and informative guide. This expertly written and researched title is the third in our established 'Ancient... ' series and will publish just before the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. It's the perfect book for anyone interested in sports, games, the Olympics and history through the ages. Avalon Nuovo is an illustrator and writer from LA who graduated with a BFA from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena. She has worked for clients such as The New York Times and Natur Och Kultur and was featured in American Illustration archive in 2016, 2017 and 2018. She currently lives in Amsterdam. Rights sold: Simplified Chinese
IN THE SAME SERIES: ANCIENT WARRIORS
ANCIENT WONDERS
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ONE DAY ON OUR BLUE PLANET... IN THE OUTBACK
Ella Bailey
Ages 3+ | 230 x 270mm | 32pp | £11.99 | Hardback Geltex
From breakfast to dinner, dusk to dawn, children will love spending the day with this bouncy joey. Next from Ella Bailey's acclaimed series of children’s books comes another tale of how one young animal friend spends his day. He's only a little kangaroo, but that doesn't stop his curiousity in learning all about life in his small corner of our blue planet. Ella Bailey is an illustrator and writer who graduated from Falmouth University with a First Class Honours in Illustration. She focuses on creating charming characters and characterbased illustrations, particularly for stories and children’s books. Bailey’s style is playful and engaging, resulting in stories that are charged with imagination and will captivate any young reader. She lives in Nottingham.
IN THE SAME SERIES: . . . IN THE SAVANNAH
. . . IN THE ANTARCTIC
. . . IN THE RAINFOREST
. . . IN THE OCEAN
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PROFESSOR ASTRO CAT Greetings, fellow scientists! Join Professor Astro Cat and his friends in some spectacular scientific adventures, as we learn all about the world around us and inside us! Each book in the bestselling Professor Astro Cat series is packed with fascinating and clearly written information by scientist Dr Dominic Walliman, and illustrated in Ben Newman’s breathtaking geometric retro style. Dr Dominic Walliman has a PhD in Quantum Device Physics from Birmingham University as well as a Physics BSc and an MSc in Computer Science. Ben Newman is an award-winning illustrator who has racked up an impressive list of clients including Penguin, the BBC and The New York Times, amongst many others.
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DEEP-SEA VOYAGE Dr Dominic Walliman and Ben Newman Ages 7+ | 290 x 290 mm | 64pp | ÂŁ15.99 | Hardback Matte Foil | Wibalin Where did all the water on our planet come from? How deep is the ocean? What exactly is a fish? Join Professor Astro Cat and the gang as they take a deep dive from the sea shore all the way to the darkest depths of the ocean floor to find out more about this mysterious watery world.
IN THE SAME SERIES: FRONTIERS OF SPACE
ATOMIC ADVENTURE
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Rights sold: Arabic, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish (Spain), Swedish, Simplified and Complex Chinese, Ukrainian
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FOR YOUNG READERS Dr Dominic Walliman and Ben Newman Ages 3+ | 240 x 240 mm | 32pp | £9.99 | Hardback Wibalin | Foil | Deboss SOLAR SYSTEM
SPACE ROCKETS
STARGAZING
Get ready for blast off! This series, designed especially for younger readers, is the perfect introduction to topics in outer space. With awesome facts that are simply written and easy to read, even the youngest space explorers can learn about things like our solar system, space rockets and stars. Perfect for ages three to seven. Rights sold: Arabic, Dutch, French, Korean, Russian, Spanish (Spain), Swedish
ASTRO KITTENS BABY BOOKS Dr Dominic Walliman and Ben Newman Ages 0 - 3 | 175 x 175 mm | 18pp | £6.99 | Board Rounded corners | Gloss | Foil COSMIC MACHINES
INTO THE UNKNOWN
Are you ready to take off on your first space adventure? This brand new series of board books is specifically designed to engage pre-schoolers in scientific concepts while also touching on more advanced science in a playful and informative way.
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ALL SORTS Pippa Goodhart and Emily Rand Ages 3+ | 270 x 230mm | 32pp | £11.99 | Hardback Gel UV | Geltex
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When Frankie begins sorting out her toy box, she decides not to stop there. She organises her bedroom, her classroom . . . even the garden! “Perhaps people can be organised too?” she wonders. But how? Frankie quickly realizes that the variety and diversity of life on Earth is perhaps what makes it the most beautiful of all!
In a world of endless colours, sizes, and shapes, it’s easy to get a little dizzy. But can there ever be order amid the chaos? From bestselling author Pippa Goodhart and established illustrator Emily Rand comes a beautifully simplistic picture book that explores themes of autism, first concepts and our understanding of the world. Pippa Goodheart grew up in Grantchester, UK, and has written over 90 books. She was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award, won the 2011 Mumsnet Children’s Book of the Year and was shortlisted for the Young Telegraph Book of the Year award. Emily Rand is a children’s book illustrator, based in London. Her first book A Dog Day was published by Tate after being selected for the 2012 Bologna Book Fair exhibition. She has written and illustrated picture books with Tate, Thames and Hudson and Hato Press.
AS STRONG AS THE RIVER Sarah Noble Ages 3+ | 270 x 230 mm | 32pp | £11.99 | Hardback Emboss | Wilbalin
Little Bear wants to be big and strong like her mama bear, because there’s nothing bigger or stronger than a bear … Or is there? Join Little Bear as they learn from their mother how to hunt, fish, scratch and be patient in this beautiful debut picture book from Sarah Noble. Touching on COVER NOT FINAL themes of nature, nurture and the importance of family, this is the perfect story for any curious young reader starting to question the world around them. Sarah Noble is an illustrator/author with a passion for colour, composition and storytelling. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Brigham Young University and a Masters in Children’s Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art in the UK. She aims to create beautiful, thought-provoking narratives that resonate with both young and old audiences through her soft and intricate art style. This is her first picture book.
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THE PLANET IN A PICKLE JAR Martin Stanev Ages 3+ | 270 x 230 mm | 32pp | £12.99 | Hardback Deboss | Wibalin
When two siblings visit Grandma’s house for a routine visit, they can’t help but think she’s stuffy and no fun at all. But what they don’t realise is that Grandma has a secret she’s yet to reveal – and she might not be as boring as they first thought. A book about the importance of protecting the world we live in, which also reinforces the beauty of grandparent and grandchildren relationships. This poignant and humorous picture book from debut author/illustrator Martin Stanev would make a beautiful, and fun, addition to any child’s bookshelf. COVER NOT FINAL
Martin Stanev is recent graduate from Falmouth University, where he gained a First Class Degree in Illustration. Inspired by his Eastern European roots, he strives to create fascinating and meaningful stories through children’s illustration and strong narratives. This is Martin’s first book.
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FREEDOM, WE SING Amrya León and Molly Mendoza Ages 3+ | 230 x 280 mm | 44pp | £11.99 | Hardback Matte Foil | Wibalin
I wonder, then, what freedom is. Is it a place? Is it a thought? Can it be stolen? Can it be bought? As powerful as it is beautiful, Freedom, We Sing is a lyrical picture book designed to uplift and inspire millions of young readers around the world. Gorgeous, flowing illustrations let children immerse themselves in Amyra León’s emotive text, as they contemplate big, wonderful questions. Thoughtful and considered, this book is a perfect read for children and parents alike. COVER NOT FINAL
Amyra León is a musician, performer and poet from New York, USA. She has collaborated and performed for the BBC, Roundhouse and Amnesty International. Molly Mendoza is an American illustrator and comic artist. She has self-publishing numerous comics as well as working with clients including The New York Times.
CHILD OF GALAXIES Blakey Nuto and Charlotte Ager Ages 3+ | 230 x 270 mm | 48pp | £11.99 | Hardback Silver Foil | Wibalin
Your body was made from the stuff of the stars, You’re a child of galaxies dreaming. Child of Galaxies is a thought-provoking and poignantly lyrical picture book, celebrating the wonder, mystery and joy of what it means to be alive. Blakey Nuto is a primary trained teacher with a deep love of children’s literature and a desire to integrate philosophy and mindfulness into education. This is his first book. He currently lives and works in Tasmania. Charlotte Ager is a freelance illustrator based in London, UK. Her clients include the New York times, Penguin Random House, Vogue, Faber, DK, the British Council and Harper Collins, among others.
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SHY ONES Simona Ciraolo Ages 3+ | 210 x 295 mm | 32pp | £11.99 | Hardback Geltex
Who's this? A little flapjack octopus. You may almost have missed him. You see, he's not the type to stand out in a crowd. Unless you were looking for him, you might not spot him at all... He's one of the shy ones. This beautifully delicate picture book explores the topic of shyness and friendship. Stunningly illustrated by bestselling creator Simona Ciraolo, this book is sure to resonate with young children across the world, particularly those who are just starting school. Rights sold: Dutch, Korean Simona Ciraolo is a Sardinian-born author and illustrator whose witty and endearing tales recently won her the Sebastian Walker Award. Ciraolo studied animation at the National Film School in Turin, Italy, before moving to the UK where she undertook an MA in Children’s Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. She has also worked as a freelance 2D animator for children’s TV shows and illustrated five picture books for an independent Italian publisher.
ALSO BY SIMONA CIRAOLO: HUG ME
Rights sold: Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Portugal), Simplified and Complex Chinese, Spanish (Spain), Turkish, Vietnamese
THE LINES ON NANA'S FACE
Rights sold: Korean, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Simplified and Complex Chinese, Spanish (Spain)
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO MY SISTER
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MRS BIBI'S ELEPHANT Reza Dalvand Ages 3+ | 230 x 270 mm | 32pp | ÂŁ11.99 | Hardback Emboss | Matte Foil | Wibalin
A heartwarming story with a message as big as an elephant, this fanciful tale of friendship between an eccentric lady and her beloved pet is as poignant as it is beautiful. When Mrs Bibi is told her pet elephant has to go, she reluctantly packs her bags and heads off somewhere where they can live together in happiness. But what they both leave behind is far bigger than the other people in the town could have ever imagined. Delicate artwork complements messages of acceptance, tolerance and love in this moving story. Rights sold: Complex Chinese, Japanese Reza Dalvand was born in Andimeshk, Iran. After studying graphic design at Isfahan University of Art, he went on to complete a master's degree in Illustration at the University of Tehran, where he currently lives. Reza has illustrated many books for children and his work has been internationally recognised.
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LEO AND THE GORGON'S CURSE Joe Todd-Stanton Ages 5+ | 260 x 190mm | 56pp | £12.99 | Hardback Foil | Spot UV
Can young Leo escape the curse? Venturing into Greek mythology, this is the fourth title in the Brownstone’s Mythical Collection. Full of dangerous challenges and cunning monsters, gods and heroes, this title is sure to be a hit with fans of the series and anyone interested in tales of Greek mythology. COVER NOT FINAL
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MARCY AND THE RIDDLE OF THE SPHINX
KAI AND THE MONKEY KING
From the farthest, frosty reaches of Iceland to the vast deserts of ancient Egypt, and into the mountains of China, it’s safe to say the Brownstone family has had its share of adventures! Joe Todd-Stanton grew up in Brighton, UK and studied at the University of West England. Todd Stanton won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2018 for his picture book The Secret of Black Rock and has been commissioned to work for clients such as Oxford University Press, Bloomsbury, Usborne Publishing and Aquila magazine. Rights sold: Czech, French, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish (Spain), Swedish, Ukrainian
Artwork from Kai and the Monkey King
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THE ADVENTURES OF TEAM POM: SQUID HAPPENS Isabel Roxas Ages 7+ | 255x160 mm | 112pp | ÂŁ9.99 | Paperback Gell UV
When oddballs Agnes, Roberta and Ruby discover a mutual passion for synchronised swimming, the trio form Team Pom. But they soon find that missed practices, aching limbs and low scores will be the least of their worries... Tired of their last place, loser status, a crew of selfproclaimed weirdos start their own club. But on their COVER NOT FINAL way to gain the respect and free snacks they deserve, they stumble upon a lonely giant squid in the school pool. Will he be the secret weapon they need to propel them into synchronised swimming super stardom? Or will they end up with ink on their faces? The first in this series, Squid Happens is a hilarious read that explores friendship, growing up and what it means to be yourself. Isabel Roxas is an is an author/illustrator, ceramicist and micro-publisher. who was born in the Philippines. She has illustrated several books for young readers, including Goodnight Songs (Sterling Books), Let Me Finish! (Disney-Hyperion) and Day at the Market (Adarna House), winner of the Philippine National Book Award. Isabel’s work has been recognized by American Illustration, HOW Magazine and 3x3 Magazine of Contemporary Illustration.
MASON MOONEY: PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR Seaerra Miller Ages 7+ | 279x202 mm | 72pp | £12.99 | Hardback Spot UV | Foil
Paranormal Investigator Mason Mooney is heartless, both figuratively and literally. He’s on a mission to prove to the Society of Peculiar Paranormal Phenomena that he’s the best Paranormal Investigator around, but they're not so sure. And they're not the only ones... Join Mason as he tackles ghosts, witches and grumpy teenagers to prove once and for all who the REAL talent in the world of paranormal creatures is. If anyone can take on the ghosts in the world's most haunted house – it's him. And no one else. But with an evil curse looming over him and the house's inhabitants, is Mason a bit out of his depth? Or is this just the challenge he needs to finally see some sense? Rights sold: French Seaerra Miller studied art at the Pacific Northwest College of Art and Design. Since graduating she has worked for several publications and organisations such as Cricket Media and Snap Chat. She has also worked with Flying Eye books as illustrator for their Hilda Netflix novels.
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THE OFFICIAL TROLBERG BOOK OF BEASTS AND SPIRITS
Ages 6+ | 260 x 210 mm | 80pp | £14.99 | Paperback French Flaps
Deep in the Trolberg Library is a book that tells of giants and elves, woffs and deer foxes, and all manner of creatures from the Wilderness to the centre of town. Dedicated adventurers can find out all about them from Hilda’s very own copy of the book – and she’s made a lot of helpful notes! For fans of Netflix’s hit animated Hilda series, this gorgeous illustrated guide to magical beings from COVER NOT FINAL the Wood Man to giant hounds will keep young adventurers spellbound. Stunning paintings of each beast or spirit are paired with surprising information and extra detail about their lives and habits. Emily Hibbs is a writer and editor based in London, UK. She has extensive knowledge of the children’s publishing industry, having worked with publishers such as Little Tiger Press, Scholastic and Egmont. Jason Chan P.L. has been drawing since the age of 7 after discovering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Dragon Ball. He has been an animator since 2003. NEW
HILDA'S SPARROW SCOUT GUIDE
Ages 6+ | 260 x 200 mm | 80pp | £9.99 | Paperback French Flaps
Join Hilda, Twig and friends to find out what it takes to be a brave and brilliant Sparrow Scout in this verynearly official (with a few little additions from Hilda) guide. Welcome to the flock! This guide introduces many popular level-one Sparrow Scout badges, perfect for new recruits. As well as learning cloud types, star constellations and how to build a shelter, you’ll discover tons of interesting facts COVER NOT FINAL about the creatures of Trolberg, plus some secret tips and tricks from your favourite blue-haired Sparrow, Hilda! Emily Hibbs is a writer and editor based in London, UK. She has extensive knowledge of the children’s publishing industry, having worked with publishers such as Little Tiger Press, Scholastic and Egmont.
Ages 6+ | 300 x 215 mm | 80pp | £12.95 | Hardback Cloth spine | Spot UV
See what new and unexpected perils await our beloved blue-haired adventurer in the sixth book from the widely praised series. We rejoin our heroine for her latest adventure just as she awakes to find herself... in the body of a troll! Her mum is worried sick, and now has to deal with the strange creature that seems to have taken Hilda's place. Rights sold: Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain), Ukrainian
OTHER TITLES IN THE HILDA COMICS SERIES: HILDA AND THE TROLL
HILDA AND THE MIDNIGHT GIANT
HILDA AND THE BIRD PARADE
HILDA AND THE BLACK HOUND
HILDA AND THE STONE FOREST
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Rights sold: Czech, French, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Castillian), Swedish Luke Pearson is one of the leading talents of the UK comics scene. He was the winner of Young People’s Comic category at the British Comic Award in 2012 and been nominated for the Eisner Award’s Best Publication for Kids and Best Writer/Artist in 2013. He has also worked as a storyboard artist on Adventure Time.
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DEADENDIA 2: THE BROKEN HALO Hamish Steele 225 x 170 mm | 244pp | £12.99 | Paperback Spot UV
War is brewing across the thirteen planes and as always, haunted house attraction and portal to hell Dead End is right at the centre of it. It’s been weeks since Dead End was destroyed and as it reopens as a hotel, resident tour guide turned hotel manager Norma is determined to leave the ghosts of the past where they belong. But with her friendship with Barney up in the air, and angels and demons using the hotel as their literal wrestling ring, Norma soon finds that unwanted ghosts can appear at any moment, especially when they’re your own. Hamish Steele is an Eisner-award winning comic book artist and freelance animation director who grew up in Somerset surrounded by legends, myths and folktales. Since graduating from Kingston University with First Class Honours in 2013, Hamish has worked for the BBC, Cartoon Network, Blink!Ink, Disney, Nickelodeon and Random House, among others. He won the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award at San Diego Comic Con in 2018. Hamish currently lives in London.
ALSO BY HAMISH STEELE: DEADENDIA 1: THE WATCHER'S TEST
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GAMAYUN TALES 1:
AN ANTHOLOGY OF MODERN RUSSIAN FOLK TALES
Alexander Utkin
235 x 160 mm | 184pp | £12.99 | Hardback Spot UV
Enter a world of magic and adventure in this stunning series based on traditional Russian folklore. Alexander Utkin's Gamayun Tales are fresh and modern adaptations of familiar Slavic folktales, teamed with bold and beautiful illustrations. This comic anthology collects the first three titles in the series. The bind up is jam-packed with stories of magical quests and talking animals, golden chests that turn into palaces and encounters with terrifying Water Spirits. There's no end to the adventure in these books! Rights sold: French, Spanish (Castillian) Alexander Utkin is an illustrator, comic artist, designer and musician from Russia. He studied at Moscow State University of Printing Arts, graduating in 2006 with a Master of Arts. Clients include Samsung, Universal Music and WWF, among many others.
SKIP Molly Mendoza 270 x 200 mm | 168pp | £16.99 | Hardback Deboss | Flouro Pantone
When Bloom is thrown from their world and Gloopy is exiled from their home, each finds in the other a much-needed kindred spirit. But as they skip through dimensions among great weeping giants, enormous alligator islands and topsy-turvy 2D worlds, they find that their greatest challenges are facing their own truths and fears. Become immersed in Molly Mendoza’s dazzling worlds filled with unique and endearing characters in this epic and profound tale of growth, companionship and compassion. Rights sold: French, Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Castillian) Molly Mendoza is an American illustrator and comic artist. She has self-published numerous comics as well as working with clients such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, Hazlitt and Adobe among others. She currently lives in Portland, Oregon.
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THE ART OF DRAG Jake Hall, Helen Li, Sofie Birkin and Jasjyot Singh Hans 270 x 200 mm | 136pp | £18.99 | Hardback Pantone | Colour Foil | Swiss Binding
Lights. Glamour. Action! Take a peek into the cultural phenomenon that is Drag, in this lusciously illustrated guide to the history of the phenomenon, from ancient theatre to the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Drag has been around for thousands of years. A fabulous mix of fashion, theatre, gender and politics all come together to create the show-stopping entertainment millions love today. In this comprehensive work, Jake Hall delves into its ancient beginnings, to the present day and beyond. Vibrant illustrations enhance a rich history that ranges from Kabuki theatre to Shakespeare, and the revolutionary Stonewall riots to the still-thriving New York ballroom scene. This is a must-have guide to the wonderful world of Drag. Jake Hall is a non-binary freelance journalist whose client list includes British Vogue, i-D, Refinery29 and Dazed and Confused. NEW
AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF UFOS Adam Allsuch Boardman 245 x 185mm | 128pp | £16.99 | Hardback Gel UV | Neon Pantone | Geltex
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Explore beyond the conspiracy theories in this fascinating graphic book about unidentified flying objects. The mysterious history of flying saucers, and the colourful characters who research them, are explored in depth, from potential alien visitors as far back as Stonehenge to Area 51, and UFO cults. Adam Allsuch Boardman details the many unexplained incidents and intriguing phenomena associated with alien aircraft, abductions, and possible artefacts.
Adam Allsuch Boardman is an illustrator based in Leeds, who has worked on a variety of projects including the best-selling An Illustrated History of Filmmaking, merchandise for the Hyde Park Picture House, and producing imagery for several museum projects. Fuelled by an interest in the trivial, and a fastidious study of detail, Adam enjoys illustrating a variety of subjects.