New Releases and Promotions February 2018
BOOK TWO: THE TROLL HEART PAY THE TOLL. BLOOD OR GOLD. The Witching Hours series continues with book 2, The Troll Heart – a chilling tale of stone and blood for only the bravest of readers.
After their adventures in Transylvania, Anna and Max just want to stay out of trouble – but trouble has other plans. The Professor’s taken them to the cold and foggy fields of England, where a new mystery is afoot. A small boy has disappeared near a strange and mysterious river, lost without a trace. Armed with her magical white knife, Anna is determined to crack the case, boldly leading Max into danger and darkness. With memories of the fairy world still haunting her dreams, Anna feels sure that another monster is behind the boy’s disappearance. But when the sinister secret of the river is finally revealed, will the siblings be able to save the missing boy – and themselves?
BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. BE TERRIFIED.
MARKETING CAMPAIGN After a SPOOKTACULAR launch for The Vampire Knife in August 2017, The Witching Hours is only just getting started. Here’s just some of what we have planned in the coming months for this series for only the bravest of readers…
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Jack Henseleit tours regional VIC schools as part of SWF Festival of Moving Stories
The Troll Heart publishes
Special advance manuscripts for The Troll Heart sent out to key industry contacts
Spooky social media video campaign kicks off
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Cover reveal for The Troll Heart
The Witching Hours Teachers Notes available
Cover reveal for The Genie Rings
The Witching Hours digital marketing campaign
The Troll Heart special advance copies sent out for review
Write your own spooky story competition + much more in the lead up to The Witching Hours book 3: The Genie Rings in August 2018!
Halloween Giveaway of limited edition Witching Hours Vampire Survival Kit Jack’s feature published in Total Girl Halloween Issue: How to Write a Spooky Story
Praise for The Witching Hours Book 1: The Vampire Knife ‘My young son has not been able to put your book down. He devoured every page. We argued over the night light snuck under the covers, so he could continue to read after lights out…He read in the car on the way to school, on the way home, on the way to sports practice, anywhere, until, finally tonight he read the last page. I sat down and asked him what it was about and he went into such detail and then showed me the characters in the pictures throughout the book. Wow, it brings tears to my eyes. He is my 11 year old who will not read…until now. The Vampire Knife had him hook, line and sinker. The passion and language he used to describe the story blew me away. I've never seen or heard him so excited.’ - Georgina Scaife, Mt Martha VIC ‘I loved The Vampire Knife but my Dad was too scared to read it! I was terrified but just had to keep reading.’ - Gypsy, 9 years old ’Really scary, but really exciting. Definitely a must-read book. You can’t put it down.’ - Lucas, 9 years old
‘Gripping, fast-paced and action packed, The Vampire Knife is one thrilling read. It’s got heaps of creepy, a little bit of gruesome and a smidgen of pure frightening…This is a book for kids who like things on the scary side, but if you are that kid, or you know that kid, you will definitely want this book. It will pull you into the story world from the first few pages, hook you with mysteries and suspense and keep you coming back for more until you finish the book.’ - Shaye Wardrop, Kids’ Book Review ‘As a bookseller, recommending horror for the middle-grade fiction crowd is a difficult balancing act...Thankfully the publication of The Vampire Knife means there’s a new series on the horizon for readers aged eight and up that will scratch their terror itch without drawing too many concerned looks from their parents.’ - Books+Publishing ‘My son is loving this book. I think you have a winner on your hands!’ - Clare Sawyer, Head of Children’s and YA Programs, SWF
BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. BE TERRIFIED.
FOR ONLY THE BRAVEST OF RETAILERS Carve out some shelf space in-store for The Witching Hours and get spooky story fans excited for the rest of this fast-growing series! 10 x copies of The Troll Heart 2 x copies of The Vampire Knife 1 x Troll Heart shelf divider A colossal 50% discount! *Indicative image only
RRP: AU $203.88 / NZ $239.88 NET: AU $101.94 / NZ $119.94 ISBN: 9349685008163
The Witching Hours: The Troll Heart (Book 2) PAY THE TOLL. BLOOD OR GOLD. SALES POINTS
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The Brothers Grimm meets Stranger Things in this brand new series for only the bravest of middle-grade readers.
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Reminiscent of real fairy tales, where witches and goblins play tricks on unwary boys and girls – The Witching Hours will instantly take readers beyond their own world.
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The second in a six-book series, with book three The Genie Rings publishing in August 2018.
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Ongoing series marketing including author visits, write-yourown scary story guides, and digital and video content to share Jack Henseleit’s journey as his profile as the ultimate scary storyteller continues to build.
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Readers of Skullduggery Pleasant, Neil Gaiman and The Spiderwick Chronicles will love The Witching Hours.
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Strong international interest for The Vampire Knife, with rights already snapped up for Brazil.
February 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Jack Henseleit
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9781760129262 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 264 pages 128 x 198 mm Black and White 8+
Thomas Comes to Australia
Travel with Thomas on his first ever adventure Down Under! When Thomas’ new mate Shane invites him to visit a far-off land called Australia, Thomas never expects to see so many amazing sights!
MARKETING CAMPAIGN FEBRUARY Consumer launch - reaching parents 25-40 with targeted digital promotion • Giveaways with major parenting bloggers including babyology.com.au • Digital advertising with key online parenting channels including kidspot.com.au • Promotion and giveaways across official Thomas & Friends Au/NZ Facebook page – with 1.7million friends! Retailer opportunities • Key retail signing events with voice of Shane the Train – Matthew Richardson! • Downloadable Thomas Comes to Australia activity sheets to use in store • Animated gifs for Thomas Comes to Australia to use across social channels
THEN IN APRIL… #ThomasOnTour! Huge Easter holidays consumer competition: • Major nationwide consumer competition to celebrate Thomas coming to Australia, and generate mass brand awareness. • Pick up a special colour-in and cut-out postcard of Thomas in your local bookstore. Take a photo with it in your favourite Aussie location to win great Thomas prizes! • Supported with blog tour with key parenting bloggers and promotion across Thomas & Friends official social channels.
MARKETING/PR OVERVIEW Full steam ahead in 2018!
Major digital advertising campaign for Thomas Comes to Australia
#ThomasOnTour! Nationwide consumer competition to celebrate Thomas coming to Australia. Take a photo of a cut-out Thomas and Shane in your favourite Aussie location to win great Thomas prizes.
FEB JAN Season 21 launches on ABC Kids Launch of Shane the Train mini
Christmas market wide push
Thomas Train Month Retail GWP promotion
AUG APRIL Easter holidays promotion with Days Out with Thomas
Really Useful Stories launch – mummy blogger campaign & outreach with ASPECT Australia
DEC SEPT Brand new Thomas film at Hoyts Junior + DVD release!
Celebrate Thomas arriving in Australia, with this great pack at
50% off! Publishing: 1st February 2018 10 x Thomas Comes to Australia 9781760129842 1 x A2 double sided poster to showcase in store 100 x Thomas stickers for staff to wear and use as giveaways! RRP - AU $169.90 / NZ $199.90 NET – AU $84.95 / NZ $99.95 ISBN: 9349685008156
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Thomas Comes to Australia
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February 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Thomas and Friends
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The first Australian themed Thomas & Friends book!
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All new bespoke illustrations featuring Thomas in favourite Aussie locations.
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All new Thomas story that focuses on Thomas visiting Australia!
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All-new artwork created especially for the ANZ market!
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Features famous sites around the Country.
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Sturdy board, perfect for little hands.
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Big board book with large, colourful pictures.
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In ANZ, Thomas & Friends is the #1 preschool license AND the #1 largest selling preschool toy.
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Thomas & Friends in ANZ boasts 100% awareness – all boys 1 to 4 years old know & love our favourite engine!
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1 Thomas & Friends engine is sold every 2 seconds somewhere in the world!
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9781760129842 Board Book A$16.99/NZ$19.99 16 pages 250 x 250 mm Full Colour 3+
Thomas Comes to Australia
Thomas Comes to Australia
Thomas Comes to Australia
This Cat Does Not Love You Think your cat loves you? Think again... All cat owners are convinced their cat adores them, the loving provider of daily food, affection and a warm home. But what would your cat tell you if it could speak? Would they shower you with praise for providing them a loving home? Not likely. Discover what your cat’s really thinking and what the meaning is behind those looks, twitches and ‘loving’ gestures in this hilarious cat’seye view of life. Sales Points
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February 2018 Little Tiger Press Emma Young Katie Abey
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9781847158055 Hardback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 128 pages 138 x 159 mm Full Colour 9+
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A cat’s eye view of life, told through witty text and accompanying illustrations.
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Katie Abey’s humorous illustrations bring the cat’s thoughts to life.
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Small format makes this the perfect till-point purchase.
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An ideal gift for anyone who’s convinced their cat loves them!
This Cat Does Not Love You
This Cat Does Not Love You
This Cat Does Not Love You
This Dog Loves You Too Much Dogs know that their human is the greatest in the whole world! They’ll stop at nothing to show their owners just how much they love them. They’ll remodel the garden, lick the dishes clean and keep the bed nice and warm. They just can’t figure out why their displays of affection don’t always get the reaction they deserve… Discover a dog’s infinite love for their human in this hilarious dog’s-eye view of life. Sales Points
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February 2018 Little Tiger Press Lauren Ace Katie Abey
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9781847159083 Hardback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 128 pages 138 x 159 mm Full Colour 9+
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A dog’s eye view of life, told through witty text and accompanying illustrations.
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Katie Abey’s humorous illustrations bring the dog’s thoughts to life.
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The perfect till-point purchase.
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An ideal gift for anyone with a loyal canine companion!
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Katie Abey’s art has a large online fanbase – she has over 10,000 Instagram followers and an Etsy shop selling her original stationery and gift designs (30,000+ sales).
This Dog Loves You Too Much
This Dog Loves You Too Much
This Dog Loves You Too Much
This Cat Does Not Love You & This Dog Loves You Too Much Pack Help pet-lovers celebrate TRUE love this Valentine’s Day with the special fur-ball in their life, with the Katie Abey Cat/Dog Love pack, containing: 10 x copies of This Cat Does Not Love You 10 x copies of This Dog Loves You Too Much 10 x Cat-love cards 10 x Dog-love cards AU RRP - $299.80 / NET - $149.90 NZ RRP - $359.80 / NET $179.90 ISBN: 9349685008170
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Love is Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet were sitting by the stream when Piglet sighed a long sigh. ‘Pooh, what is love?’ Piglet asked. Join Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet as they discover what love is in this beautiful collection of excerpts from classic Winniethe-Pooh tales. Sales points:
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February 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Winnie The Pooh
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9781760500924 Hardback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 32 pages 250 x 250 mm Full Colour 5+
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A perfect book to share with someone you love.
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Children and adults alike will enjoy this touching collection of classic Winnie-the-Pooh excerpts exploring what love is.
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A range of beautiful illustrations accompany the text on each page, and show Pooh and his friends illustrating many facets of love, including exchanging kind gestures, lending a helping hand, showing acceptance.
Love is
Love is
Pop Goes Pooh Winnie-the-Pooh is stuck! When Pooh eats too much at Rabbit’s burrow, it’s up to Christopher Robin to unstick his loveable bear. Sales Points
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9781760501389 Board Book A$9.99/NZ$12.99 10 pages 208 x 208 mm Full Colour 5+
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These books are all board books, so have nice sturdy pages for little hands to read over and over again.
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Each story explores the friendships between the loveable animals living in the Hundred Acre Wood as they get into various scrapes and help each other out of them.
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Classic, watercolour-style illustrations are used for each title.
Piglet Saves the Day When Owl’s house is blown down in Blusterous conditions, it’s up to Piglet to save the day and rescue his best friends Pooh and Owl. Sales Points
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February 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Winnie The Pooh
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9781760501358 Board Book A$9.99/NZ$12.99 10 pages 208 x 208 mm Full Colour 2+
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These books are all board books, so have nice sturdy pages for little hands to read over and over again.
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Each story explores the friendships between the loveable animals living in the Hundred Acre Wood as they get into various scrapes and help each other out of them.
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Classic, watercolour-style illustrations are used for each title.
So that's What Tiggers Like When a very strange animal called Tigger arrives at Winnie-thePooh’s front door, nobody can figure out what he likes to eat. Is it honey like Pooh, haycorns like Piglet or thistles like Eeyore? Sales Points
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February 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Winnie The Pooh
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9781760501365 Board Book A$9.99/NZ$12.99 10 pages 208 x 208 mm Full Colour 2+
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These books are all board books, so have nice sturdy pages for little hands to read over and over again.
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Each story explores the friendships between the loveable animals living in the Hundred Acre Wood as they get into various scrapes and help each other out of them.
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Classic, watercolour-style illustrations are used for each title.
Pooh to the Rescue When Pooh finds a Very Important Message that says Piglet is trapped in the flood, it’s up to him to rescue his best friend from the storm!
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February 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Winnie The Pooh
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9781760501372 Board Book A$9.99/NZ$12.99 10 pages 208 x 208 mm Full Colour 2+
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These books are all board books, so have nice sturdy pages for little hands to read over and over again.
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Each story explores the friendships between the loveable animals living in the Hundred Acre Wood as they get into various scrapes and help each other out of them.
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Classic, watercolour-style illustrations are used for each title.
All about Pooh Sticker Storybook Winnie-the-Pooh goes out for a walk and encounters the ‘wrong sort of bees’ in this sticker storybook, adapted from the first Winnie-the-Pooh story by A. A. Milne. This delightful sticker storybook is a great way to introduce young readers to the characters in the Hundred Acre Wood. Young Winnie-the-Pooh fans will enjoy adding stickers as they go. Sales Points:
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February 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Winnie The Pooh
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9780603574016 Paperback A$6.99/NZ$9.99 24 pages 216 x 285 mm Full Colour 3+
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Full colour sticker storybook is an appealing offering at this price point.
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An original A. A. Milne story that children will delight in with stickers to keep little hands busy.
The Faraway Tree Adventures
Four magical adventures from one of the world's most loved children's authors! Joe, Beth and Frannie can't believe their luck when they discover The Land of Birthdays, The Land of Do-As-You-Please, The Land of Goodies and The Land of Magic Medicines.
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February 2018 Egmont UK Enid Blyton Alex Paterson
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9780603574399 Paperback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 319 pages 129 x 198 mm Full Colour 5+
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A modern, contemporary look for this bright new series of tales from the Faraway Tree.
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The perfect introduction to Blyton for readers of 5+.
The Feather ‘Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul’—Emily Dickinson This is a story about hope, kindness and redemption set in a grey dystopian world. When a great feather drifts from the leaden sky, two children recognise its extraordinariness and take it to the village for its protection. The villagers, however, want to encase it, upon which the feather loses its radiance. The children take it home and care for it through the night. In the morning it is again radiant, and when they set it free it leaves behind the first signs of blue sky and colour. The ambiguous ending invites multiple interpretations about the effects of selflessness and kindness. Sales Points
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February 2018 Little Hare Margaret Wild Freya Blackwood
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9781760124212 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 32 pages 210 x 300 mm Full Colour 3+
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Margaret's books explore a diverse range of themes, but she is particularly noted for exploring issues of identity, trust, and death.
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Many of Margaret’s books have been highly acclaimed, including CBCA Picture Book of the Year Awards.
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Freya Blackwood has won many prestigious awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2010, CBCA Chrichton Award winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year for Younger Readers and CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year.
The Feather
The Feather
The Feather
Deep Breaths Dolly and Jack are best friends, but even best friends fall out. Follow along as Dolly and Jack go from happy to mad to sad … and then full circle back to happy. Both hilarious and profound, Deep Breaths is a portrait of real friendship, and sets a wonderful example of how to manage strong emotions and resolve differences.
Sales Points • Deep Breaths is a gorgeous story of friendship, making up and appreciating difference.
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Much loved Little Hare story Chill gets a make-over with Deep Breaths, which reintroduces hilarious best friends Dolly and Jack and reissues their original adventure for a whole new generation.’
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Promotes wellness in line with current trends towards mindfulness and meditation in classrooms.
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A great self-help book for children as young as three who suffer anxiety attacks, are facing difficulties in friendships and socialisation or who suffer stress.
February 2018 Little Hare Carol Thompson
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9781760501228 Hardback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 32 pages 244 x 244 mm Full Colour 3+
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Ginger Green: Bendy Friend Ginger Green is BRIMMING with excitement, BURSTING to dance and BUSTING to play with her friends. But will she ever have a drama-free play date? There’s no such thing, but don’t worry because Ginger Green IS the Play Date Queen! In The Bendy Friend, Ginger saves a shopping trip from boredom with her VERY bendy friend Martha. Cartwheels, handstands and flips in the cereal aisle are fun, but what happens when they end up in the doctor’s office? Find out in Ginger Green, Play Date Queen: The Bendy Friend! Play dates are a fabulous way to explore friendships and social etiquette in a way young readers will love. In this fun early-reader series, the clever Ginger Green navigates a range of tricky social situations with a lightness of touch and gentle humour. It’s the perfect companion for any child who is making their way from picture books into chapter books. Sales Points • Book number ten in Kim Kane's series, loved by kids and parents alike! Publication: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:
February 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Kim Kane, Jon Davis,
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The perfect very first chapter book series for children who are looking to make the jump from picture books.
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Designed to take readers through their first steps in spelling, punctuation and word choice, and with modern language so they are fun to read.
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The series builds reading confidence with word familiarity and Seussian repetition, while hooking children in with Ginger's hilarious, yet familiar every day situations with her friends and family.
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With ten books in the series, there are plenty of books to maintain kids' love of reading!
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PLUS brand new Ginger Green POS available for customers to help promote the series in store. Please speak to your local rep to order POS.
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9781760500757 Paperback A$9.99/NZ$12.99 64 pages 128 x 198 mm Black and White 4+
The Huntress: Sky The second book in a stunning new fantasy adventure trilogy, perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Philip Pullman, Piers Torday, Abi Elphinstone, Katherine Rundell and Frances Hardinge. Seek the scattered Storm-Opals of Sea, Sky and Land, before an enemy finds them and uses them to wield dark power . . . The trail of the Storm-Opals takes Mouse into a dangerous new world.
With little brother Sparrow and friend Crow alongside her, she finds herself in Sky, where fortresses hide amongst the clouds, secret libraries (skybraries) nestle atop icebergs and the air swirls with ferocious flying beasts. Can they solve Da's message before it's too late for their ship, their tribe and the whole of Trianukka? Sky-soaring, beast-chattering, dream-dancing, draggle-riding, terrodyl-flying, world-saving adventure.
Also in the Huntress Series… The Huntress: Sea The first book in a stunning new fantasy adventure trilogy, perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Philip Pullman, Piers Torday, Katherine Rundell and Frances Hardinge. In the sky, the fire spirits dance and ripple. Grandma says they showed our Tribe that I’d be a captain, before I was even born. Ever since Ma died, Mouse has looked after her little brother, Sparrow, dreaming of her destiny as captain of the Huntress. But now Da’s missing, Sparrow is in danger, and a deathly cold is creeping across Trianukka . . . Sea-churning, beast-chattering, dream-dancing, whale-riding, terrodyl-flying, worldsaving adventure. Praise for The Huntress: SEA The Huntress: Sea made a big splash with readers: ‘The book actually put me in mind of Lian Tanner’s The Hidden series, with which it shares some similar themes and attributes. The reader instantly warms to Mouse – we love her heart, her fire, her courage… she’s full of the energy of her age – on the cusp of adulthood and eager to prove herself, but sometimes still afraid of leaving the safety of childhood behind. Driver has created an amazing setting for her novels.’ - Reading Time
‘This felt like a great, old-fashioned adventure story, like ones I loved when I was younger.’ - Maia & Little Moore ‘Written in beautiful, lyrical prose, the speech of the characters clashes against this like waves against the side of the ship. The use of kennings as part of this adds to this mix, creating a 'heart-bright', 'sizzle-bolt' of a story.’ - North Summerset Teachers’ Book Award, Longlist Review
Marketing The Huntress • Advance copies of The Huntress: Sky available for review from January 2018
• Digital marketing campaign across social media channels bringing the world of The Huntress to life • Social media competition • Digital assets available for customers to access across their own social media platforms
• The Huntress bookmarks available in-stores from February 2018 Publication: Imprint: Author:
February 2018 Egmont UK Sarah Driver
The Huntress: Sea Reissue: June 2017 ISBN: 9781405284677
Sales Points • 'Driver's prose takes flight in Huntress: Sky. Exhilarating, gripping and full of heart' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars. •
The most distinctive middle grade voice in 2017.
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Italian (Rizzoli) and German (Carlsen) rights snapped up only days after submission of a partial manuscript.
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Stunning, must-have package: foiled cover, high quality paper and beautiful interior illustrations.
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Strong momentum across the trilogy- book 3 coming late 2018. Praise for Sea: 'A glorious world, a wild adventure and a fierce heroine. I can't stop thinking about this book!' ROBIN STEVENS, author of Murder Most Unladylike. 'A heart-thumpingly brilliant adventure. Paver meets Pullman. A real gem' ABI ELPHINSTONE, author of The Dreamsnatcher and The Shadow Keeper.
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9781405284684 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 384 pages 129 x 198 mm Black and White 9+
Purple Hearts Bestselling author of the GONE series, Michael Grant, unleashes the gritty and powerful conclusion to the Front Lines series and evokes the brutal truth of World War II: War is hell. An epic tale of historical reimagining, perfect for fans of Code Name Verity and Salt to the Sea. Courage, sacrifice, and fear have lead Rio, Frangie, and Rainy through front-line battles in North Africa and Sicily, and their missions are not over. These soldiers and thousands of Allies must fight their deadliest battle yet – for their country and their lives – as they descend into the freezing water and onto the treacherous sands of Omaha Beach. It is June 6, 1944. D-Day has arrived. No longer naive recruits, these soldier girls are now Silver Star recipients and battle-hardened. Others look to them for guidance and confidence, but this is a war that will leave sixty million dead. Flesh will turn to charcoal. Piles will be made of torn limbs. The women must find a way to lead while holding on to their own last shreds of belief in humanity. Praise for Silver Stars: ‘Exhaustive research, immersive storytelling, and emotional depth make for a superlative tale.’ – Kirkus (starred review)
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February 2018 Egmont UK Michael Grant
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Praise for Front Lines: ‘A gripping and heart-wrenching tale.’ – Publishers Weekly (starred review) ‘A magnificent alternate history.’ – Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity
Sales Points 9781405291385 Paperback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 496 pages 210 x 135 mm Black and White 12 +
• Fast-paced and hard-hitting with a brilliant ensemble cast, this is what Michael Grant does best. • The third and final installment of this alternative history that began with Front Lines and Silver Stars.
• Strong heroines whose insights and well fleshed out characterization will engage and relate to both boys and girls. • Michael Grant’s GONE series continues to attract new followers with MONSTER – the epic follow-up to the GONE series – which published in October 2017.
I am David ‘You must get away tonight,’ the man had told him. David escapes from the concentration camp where he has spent his entire life and flees across Europe. He is utterly alone – who can he trust? What will await him? And all the while, how can he be sure that they won’t catch up with him . . . This is the remarkable story of David’s introduction to the world: sea, mountains and flowers, the colours of Italy, the taste of fruit, people laughing and smiling, all are new to David. David learns that his polite manner, his haunted eyes and his thin features are strange to other people. He must learn to fend for himself in this strange new world. An incredible story of survival against all odds and self discovery, for readers of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Book Thief. Publication: Imprint: Author:
February 2018 Egmont UK Anne Holm
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9781405288736 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 208 pages 129 x 198 mm Black and White 7+
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Our exciting Modern Classics series showcases the very best of recent children’s storytelling and the books that will stand the test of time to be handed down to the next generation.
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$16.99 paperbacks with a fresh, attractive cover look that will engage parents and children alike.
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Each Modern Classic contains specially tailored bonus material to enhance the reading experience.
And Then We Ran A novel about friendship, soul-searching and romance. Megan knows what she wants out of life and she intends to get it, whatever her parents say. Elliott has given up on all his plans for the future – but then Megan bursts into his life with a proposal that could change it forever. Together they embark on a road trip to escape their hometown and chase their dreams. But life is a journey and not even Megan can control where theirs will lead… A perfect road-trip story about following your dreams and embracing the unexpected. Sales Points
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February 2018 Little Tiger Press Katy Cannon
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9781847157997 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 352 pages 129 x 198 mm Black and White 12 +
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A road-trip story following two friends as they go to surprising lengths to follow their dreams.
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Perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Sarah Dessen and Non Pratt.
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Powerful themes of friendship, soul-searching and romance.
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Katy Cannon’s debut YA novel, Love, Lies and Lemon Pies has sold in eight languages.
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“A delightful, delicious and feather-light YA romance that still manages to deal beautifully with some deep issues.“ Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike
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“Emotionally charged YA romance” – LoveReading4Kids
Miffy: A First Lift-The-Flap Book
Welcome to Miffy's world! Find out who Miffy's friends are, what mother and father bunny look like and how they spend their day together!
Lots of Miffy moments to share! Sales Points
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February 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Dick Bruna
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9781921759369 Board Book A$24.99/NZ$27.99 12 pages 300 x 255 mm Full Colour 2+
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An adorable large format board book for parents and little ones to share together.
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With 22 sturdy lift-the-flaps for little hands to explore!
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Filled with Dick Bruna's iconic illustrations, featuring Miffy's friends, family and animals.
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Miffy has sold over 85 million copies worldwide.
Where's the Wookiee Chewbacca, a notorious rebel ally, is wanted for crimes against the Empire. Not often seen without his partner-in-crime, Han Solo, this Wookiee has evaded capture on multiple occasions, due in no small part to the fastest freighter in the universe, the Millennium Falcon. Chewie, as he is more commonly known, has a sizeable bounty on his head. Can you find this furry criminal before other accomplished bounty hunters beat you to it?
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A uniquely illustrated search and find format, perfect for Star Wars fans young and old!
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Where’s the Wookiee will impress with its beautifully detailed and newly commissioned illustration, depicting well known scenes from the original movie trilogy.
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Wookiee is hard to find in the intricate artwork meaning hours of fun to be had for Star Wars fans young and old.
February 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
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New Paperback Edition!
Stories for One Year Olds Stories for One Year Olds is an anthology of five best-selling Little Hare stories. Beautifully illustrated by Australia’s finest illustrators, each story has been selected to engage and delight the busy toddler. Titles include, Kisses for Daddy, B is for Bedtime, Duck, Two Tough Teddies and Me and You. Sales Points
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February 2018 Little Hare Janet A. Holmes, Margaret Hamilton & Frances Watts Jonathon Bentley, Anna Pignataro, Judith Rossell, David Legge & Ann James
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9781760501709 Hardback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 128 pages 244 x 244mm Full Colour 1+
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Some of Australia's finest authors come together in Little Hare's Stories for One Year Olds, including Frances Watts, David Bedford, Janet A. Holmes and Margaret Hamilton.
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The illustrations are of equal calibre, with artwork from Ann James, David Legge, Judith Rossell and Jonathan Bentley.
An Australian ABC of Animals ABC of Australian Animals is a classic board book from Australia's foremost indigenous illustrator. Inspired by her deep love of country, Bronwyn is a master craftswoman of vibrant, visual narratives, and her way of capturing the beauty of Australia is unparalleled. ABC of Australian Animals is the stunning companion to 123 of Australian Animals. Sales Points
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February 2018 Little Hare Bronwyn Bancroft
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Born in Tenterfield, northern New South Wales, Bronwyn Bancroft is a descendant of the Djanbun clan of the Bundjalung nation.
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Bronwyn is a leading Indigenous artist, illustrator and art administrator whose work is held at the National Gallery of Australia, the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Australian Museum.
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Brownyn has illustrated several award-winning books for children and she has a long history of involvement in community activism.
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9781760501853 Board Book A$14.99/NZ$17.99 24 pages 180 x 180 mm Full Colour 0+
An Australian 123 of Animals 1, 2, 3 of Australian Animals is a classic board book from Australia's foremost indigenous illustrator. Inspired by her deep love of country, Bronwyn is a master craftswoman of vibrant, visual narratives, and her way of capturing the beauty of Australia is unparalleled. 1, 2, 3 of Australian Animals is the stunning companion to ABC of Australian Animals. Sales Points
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February 2018 Little Hare Bronwyn Bancroft
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Born in Tenterfield, northern New South Wales, Bronwyn Bancroft is a descendant of the Djanbun clan of the Bundjalung nation.
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Bronwyn is a leading Indigenous artist, illustrator and art administrator whose work is held at the National Gallery of Australia, the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Australian Museum.
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Brownyn has illustrated several award-winning books for children and she has a long history of involvement in community activism.
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9781760501860 Board Book A$14.99/NZ$17.99 24 pages 180 x 180 mm Full Colour 0+
Friendliest Friends: The Great Cat-Nap Hello, Friends! Welcome to the world of the Friendliest Friends - six Maltese puppies on a mission to be the Best. Dogs. Ever! Inspired by the real-life SACCONEJOLY family, this children’s picture book is packed full of fun, adventure and mischief. Emilia wants something that only a girl with six dogs would want - a cat! Her six dogs make it their mission to help, and they attempt to cat-nap a local moggy. But no matter how hard they try, they are foiled by cunning cats… How will the Friendliest Friends help Emilia get her wish? Sales Points
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February 2018 Egmont UK SacconeJoly Francesca Gambatesa
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An exciting new picture book from the UK's best-loved family vloggers.
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With an active fan base of nearly 2 million parents daily, the SACCONEJOLYs are the perfect reading ambassadors - loved by parents and pre-school children alike.
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The SACCONEJOLYs have a global reach of 8 million social media followers Their YouTube channel has nearly 500 million views and they have attracted over 1.8 million daily subscribers - more than DisneyChannelUK and ITV's This Morning.
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The SACCONEJOLYs are from a creative background and Jonathan has 10 years’ experience in animation
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9781405288651 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 32 pages 245 x 275 mm Colour 3+
Star in the Jar Up high, in the dark, dark sky . . . a message: LOST, ONE SMALL STAR. When a little boy stumbles across a special star, he puts it in a jar and takes it on adventures. Together with his big sister, he takes his special treasure with him everywhere – to the cinema, to the swimming pool and even to the toilet! But the poor star misses its home . . . Can the little boy and his big sister find a way to send the star safely back? Sarah Massini's artwork glows with warmth and humour and perfectly captures the friendship between the two siblings in this warmhearted bedtime book. Sales Points Publication: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:
February 2018 Egmont UK Sam Hay Sarah Massini
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9781405284301 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 32 pages 245 x 275 mm Colour 3+
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An enchanting bedtime story about the friendship between two siblings, told from the perspective of a big sister.
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Short text that is perfect for toddlers and great for older siblings to read to their little brother or sister.
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Perfect for anyone who loved Oliver Jeffers' How to Catch a Star.
Star in the Jar
Star in the Jar
Tiny Tantrum When Tiny has a TANTRUM you can hear it for miles! Windows rattle, jelly quakes and birds fall out of trees. Can anyone persuade Tiny to eat her vegetables, share her toys and brush her teeth? How about a band of hairy monsters? With a hilarious rhyming text from Caroline Crowe (Pirates in Pyjamas) and quirky illustrations from Ella Okstad, this fantastic new picture book is a delightfully funny tale about tackling toddler temper tantrums!
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February 2018 Little Tiger Press Caroline Crowe Ella Okstad
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9781848696785 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 32 pages 245 x 280 mm Full Colour 3+
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Fun rhyming text from the talented Caroline Crowe (Pirates in Pyjamas).
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Perfect for toddlers who are learning to deal with temper tantrums, or are struggling with sharing and making friends.
Tiny Tantrum
Tiny Tantrum
Blue Monster Wants It All! Blue Monster loves brand new things. A fancy new hat . . . a shiny submarine . . . a fabulous funfair . . . and a paradise island, all of his own. But he’s still not happy! What will it take for Blue Monster to realise there are some things that money can’t buy? An original, humorous and unforgettable fable from the creators of the award-winning The First Slodge, perfect for introducing little ones to the idea of materialism and helping them realise the importance of family. Sales Points
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February 2018 Little Tiger Press Jeanne Willis Jenni Desmond
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9781848698314 Hardback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 32 pages 250 x 286 mm Full Colour 3+
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A humorous way to teach little ones a gentle lesson about materialism.
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A witty and thoughtful story from Jeanne Willis and illustrator Jenni Desmond, the creative duo behind the award-winning The First Slodge.
Blue Monster Wants It All!
Blue Monster Wants It All!
Blue Monster Wants It All!
Journeys “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” So wrote Saint Augustine almost 1,700 years ago, and his words are as true now as they were then. Read your way around the world with some of history’s greatest storymakers. As well as the usual suspects, explore some lesserknown but equally amazing journeys, including that of Nobu Shirase – who raced Scott and Amundsen to the South Pole – and Henry “Box” Brown – a slave who posted himself to freedom. Publication: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:
February 2018 Little Tiger Press Jonathan Litton Leo Hartas
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9781848575936 Hardback A$39.99/NZ$44.99 96 pages 300 x 240 mm Full Colour 7+
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Journeys' recounts the stories of some of the bravest and most adventurous travellers in history.
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The book focusses on lesser-known journeys and travels as well as those that have become familiar Female explorers are not forgotten in 'Journeys‘.
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The book is written in a friendly, engaging manner and the epic tales are transportive Each spread is accompanied by evocative pen and ink illustrations
Journeys
Journeys
Journeys
Hidden World: Ocean
Learn about the fish and plants of the ocean with Hidden World. Filled with bite-sized facts, multiple flaps and sumptuous illustrations, this book is perfect for introducing young children to the wonders beneath the waves. Sales Points
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February 2018 Little Tiger Press Libby Walden Stephanie Coleman Fizer
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9781848576087 Board Book A$22.99/NZ$24.99 18 pages 300 x 240 mm Full Colour 1+
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A wonderful first non-fiction book for young readers.
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Lift the flaps to reveal the wonders beneath the waves.
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Beautiful illustrations by Stephanie Fizer-Coleman.
Hidden World: Ocean
Hidden World: Ocean
Alfie and Bet's ABC Alfie and Bet are off on a quest To discover the letter they like the best. But Alfie and Bet can never agree – If Alfie says A, Bet will say B!' Alfie and Bet can’t decide which is their favourite letter of the alphabet! Join them on their journey through this colourful pop-up extravaganza and learn the letters of the alphabet along the way.
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February 2018 Little Tiger Press Patricia Hegarty Maddie Frost
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9781848575851 Board Book A$16.99/NZ$19.99 16 pages 180 x 230 mm Full Colour 1+
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This book is the perfect starting point for children learning their ABC Rhyming text accompanies every spread, each bursting with cute, colourful illustrations by Maddie Frost Alfie the alligator and Bet the bear have been adorably characterised.
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On every page is a brilliant pop-up of the letters of the alphabet Helping children to learn their ABC in an engaging and appealing manner.
Alfie and Bet's ABC
Alfie and Bet's ABC
Pet Defenders: Revenge of the Atomic Burps The Pet Defenders Code: 1. The safety of Planet Earth depends on you. 2. Humans MUST NOT know the truth. GOOD LUCK – you’ll need it… When Biskit is stuck in the doggy hotel during his owner’s holiday, the last thing he expects is for his old partner Champ to appear. But there’s an intergalactic robbery plot in the pipeline and Champ is on the case! The Pet Defenders have stopped the burping, shape-shifting criminals before and now they are looking for revenge. Can Biskit and Mitzy, his super-smart cat partner, help Champ stop the thieves? Sales Points • Fast-paced and funny series from award-winning author Gareth P. Jones. Publication: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:
February 2018 Little Tiger Press Gareth P. Jones Steve May
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9781847159106 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 128 pages 125 x 177 mm Black and White 6+
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Perfect for fans of SPY DOG, Jeremy Strong and CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS.
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Unlikely partnership between Biskit the dog and Mitzy the cat adds an engaging emotional story.
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Zany alien threats provide chaos and danger without the violence, perfectly pitched for young readers.
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Series praise: “a wacky new series” – The Bookseller “Great fun, with pacy humour perfectly geared to children’s sense of humour” – Parents in Touch.
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Pet Defenders Series
Pet Defenders: Attack of the Alien Dung Reissue: April 2017 ISBN: 9781847157799
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Pet Defenders: Beards from Outer Space Reissue: December 2017 ISBN: 9781847157850
Ever wondered what your pets get up to when you’re not there? Now you know!
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Perfect for fans of Spy Dog and The Adventures of Captain Underpants.
Pet Defenders: Escape from Planet Bogey Reissue: December 2017 ISBN: 9781847157874
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Unlikely partnership between Biskit the dog and Mitzy the cat add an engaging emotional story, while wacky alien threats provide chaos and danger without the violence – perfectly pitched for young readers!
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Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 128 pages 125 x 177 mm Black and White 6+
Animal Rescue: The Baby Hedgehog Abandoned, lost, neglected? There's always a home at Animal Magic! In a perfect world there'd be no need for Animal Magic. But Eva and Karl Harrison, who live at the animal rescue centre with their parents, know that life isn't perfect. Every day there's a new arrival in need of their help. When Barney the baby hedgehog is found all alone in a barn at High Trees Farm, Eva takes him home to Animal Magic. But while she’s busy looking after him, her thoughts to Barney’s brothers and sisters – what is they are in need of rescuing too? A heart-warming animal story, perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Magical Animal Friends. Sales Points
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February 2018 Little Tiger Press Tina Nolan
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9781847157928 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$16.99 128 pages 129 x 198 mm Black and White 6+
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Fresh, appealing series rebrand of a best-selling animal series, Animal rescue.
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For fans of Magic Animal Friends, Zoe's Rescue Zoo and Holly Webb's Animal stories.
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Eye-catching new covers and redesigned interiors, including new illustrations.
The Very Funny Frog Funny Frog sits on the pond with insects buzzing by. Quick as a flash, his tongue flicks out to catch a big fat fly! The garden animals are brought to chasing, racing life in these playful pop-ups that toddlers will adore. Sales Points
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February 2018 Little Tiger Press Jack Tickle
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9781848573864 Pop-Up Board Book A$16.99/NZ$19.99 12 pages 247 x 267 mm Full Colour 1+
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A refreshed cover and 6 spread edition of the original Jack Tickle title.
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Part of a 22-title strong series from Jack Tickle.
The Very Funny Frog
The Very Funny Farm Lots of farmyard animals are hiding in this book, waiting to pop out at you, so come and take a look! Join a colourful cast of farmyard characters in this vibrant collection of playful pop-ups that young children will adore. Sales Points
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February 2018 Little Tiger Press Jack Tickle
The Very Funny Farm ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781848574281 Pop-Up Board Book A$16.99/NZ$19.99 12 pages 247 x 267 mm Full Colour 1+
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A refreshed cover and 6 spread edition of the original Jack Tickle title.
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Part of a 22-title strong series from Jack Tickle.
The Very Funny Farm
The Very Dizzy Dinosaur Dizzy Diplodocus waves his head this way and that, and if he doesn't watch his step he's bound to fall down flat! Dinosaurs are brought to romping, stomping life in these playful pop-ups that toddlers will adore. Sales Points
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February 2018 Little Tiger Press Jack Tickle
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9781848574632 Pop-Up Board Book A$16.99/NZ$19.99 12 pages 247 x 267 mm Full Colour 1+
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A refreshed cover and 6 spread edition of the original Jack Tickle title.
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Part of a 22-title strong series from Jack Tickle.
The Very Dizzy Dinosaur
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