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The Naughtiest Pixie in Disguise Ailsa Wild Saoirse Lou

It’s not easy being the only pixie at a human school, especially when you have to keep it a secret – but if anyone can do it, Jenifry Star can!

Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Younger Readers

ISBN

9781760502713

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$14.99

Format

190 x 150 mm

Extent

144pp

Illustrations

Black & White

Age Range

6 and up

Series

The Naughtiest Pixie

With gentle environmental overtones and a generous sprinkle of Faraway Tree magic, this series is a delightful romp in and out of a hidden world for readers aged 6+. You’ll never look at your garden in quite the same way again …

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Jenifry Star is a very loveable, very naughty young pixie who decides to go to human school to make some friends. Everyone knows grown-up humans are terrifying; they hunt pixies, they stomp on their houses and even pickle pixies in jars. But surely human children are perfectly safe? Jenifry is willing to find out! With her infectious sense of humour, knack for mischief and irrepressible charm, Jenifry must figure out the surprising rules of schooland human friendship while keeping her pixie side hidden.

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Celebrating the cheeky side in all of us, this mischievous new series explores the often bewildering rules of human school and friendships through the eyes of a pixie with a heart of gold. Perfect for fans of Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree and Sally Odgers' Pearl series, The Naughtiest Pixie brings the magic of pixies into the human realm. Readers will delight in following Jenifry's adventures in their very real world - what could be funnier to a pixie than a fire drill? Brimming with delightful illustrations from newcomer Saoirse Lou, this series is perfect for emerging and confident readers aged 6+. Themes: magic, nature, cheekiness, friendship.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

THE NAUGHTIEST PIXIE The Naughtiest Pixie in Disguise is the first book in an amazing new series by Ailsa Wild! The second book will be released at the end of 2019!!!

TICKERS S S U N O B Super cute y book! inside ever

Themes of MAGIC, NATURE, FRIENDSHIP and ADVENTURE! This series is subversive, edgy, cheeky and fun!

If you liked Pearl and The Princes s in Black, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll LO VE

The Naughtiest Pix

MEET THE AUTHOR of

THE NAUGHTIEST PIXIE

AILSA WILD Author

Ailsa Wild is the award-winning Australian author of the hilarious Squishy Taylor series, which has been published in the US, UK, Spain and Turkey. When she’s not taking her characters on cheeky adventures, Ailsa is a performer, acrobat and professional whip-cracker. She lives with her family in Melbourne.

ailsawild.com

MEET THE ILLUSTRATOR of

THE NAUGHTIEST PIXIE

SAOIRSE LOU Illustrator

Saoirse (pronounced Sur-sha!) is an illustrator currently living in the UK. Her main influences are the forest and woodlands, being inspired by the magic and nature that they possess. She creates narratives around characters that she imagines, each depicting natural elements whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the colour of their green skin or the little fairies making mischief in the mushroom groves! She lives in Poole, England.

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Even for a pixie, I’m pretty short. I can feel excitement crackling out of his black fur. His pointy ears are twitching, and so are mine, as we watch the small humans. 2

One of them is pushing the other on a swing. It’s going really high. So high the seat lurches at the top and the girl’s bottom bumps off it for a second. She laughs and calls, ‘Higher! More!’ This playground is up a steep hill, nestled beside the Pixie Woods. Humans don’t come here very often. When they do, Nana usually makes me stay away. But I’m not a baby pixie any more, and Nana’s been busy because it’s sweetmoss season. She hasn’t noticed that for thirteen days in a row, I’ve been sneaking over to watch these humans. I want to play with them. I want it so 3

the sparkles rush out of my skin. They zoom in circles around the fern fronds, then shoot down into the soil. The leaves waver gently, then uncurl and lengthen, stretching upwards. Kipsy and I back away until weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hidden behind a clump of trees. Then I cast my glamour spell.

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Glamour magic shoots out of my ears and spirals around me in a shimmering green cloud. My tummy flips over and my whole body starts to tingle. And then I start to grow. My skin changes from 6

‘Jenifry Star!’ shouts Aunt Demelza, ‘give me that snuffler!’ She strides across the kitchen, grabs both my shoulders and kisses the tip of my nose. The rest of the aunts line up to kiss my nose hello too.

I’m scared Nana will tell the aunts what I did and they’ll all shout at me. But Nana doesn’t mention a thing. I realise that if the aunts found out what I did, Nana would be in just as much trouble as me.

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TWO NEW MASH-IMALS IN THE ZOONIVERSE SERIES!!! #4

With the help of a magical book, Noah Wriggle and his best friend Blue like to design weird and wonderful animal mash-up creations – and then bring them to life! But sometimes their mash-imals love being alive just a little TOO much …

The Marvelous Moleon Nova Weetman Kennett, Chris

In The Marvelous Moleon, a mini mole is mashed up with a creative chameleon, creating an disguised digger! But when Mollo digs his way in and out of art class, can Noah and Blue spot him before it's too late? Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Younger Readers

ISBN

9781760504014

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$9.99 | NZ$11.99

Format

190 x 133 mm

Extent

96pp

Illustrations

Black and White

Age Range

6 and up

Series

Noah and Blue's Zooniverse

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Author Details Nova Weetman wrote her first book at 12. A dystopian story about jelly eating, it’s predictably unpublished. From there, she honed her story writing skills in the world of film and TV, before returning to the thing she loves most – writing for kids. Now she writes YA novels, middle fiction, and junior fiction.

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animal mash-ups they create together. With fun facts about the animals that have been mashed up, these stories are perfectly pitched for early readers who are still in the world of limitless imagination, and also loving and learning animal facts. Bright and funny stories, perfectly placed for the early reader with lots of fun, but low stakes. Brilliantly funny visuals by Chris Kennett, illustrator of Pixel Wars series and the Know Your Star Wars books.

The Tumbling Tigerdillo Nova Weetman Kennett, Chris

In The Tumbling Tigerdillo, an armadillo is mashed up with a stripy tiger, creating a roaring roller! When Tig stows away on a camping trip, can Noah and Blue get him home in time? Author Details Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Younger Readers

ISBN

9781760504021

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$9.99 | NZ$11.99

Format

190 x 133 mm

Extent

96pp

Illustrations

Black and White

Age Range

6 and up

Series

Noah and Blue's Zooniverse

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Nova Weetman wrote her first book at 12. A dystopian story about jelly eating, it’s predictably unpublished. From there, she honed her story writing skills in the world of film and TV, before returning to the thing she loves most – writing for kids. Now she writes YA novels, middle fiction, and junior fiction.

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Jumanji meets Tom Gates in this loveable early reader series about two best friends and the secret Zooniverse of animal mash-ups they create together. With fun facts about the animals that have been mashed up, these stories are perfectly pitched for early readers who are still in the world of limitless imagination, and also loving and learning animal facts. Bright and funny stories, perfectly placed for the early reader with lots of fun, but low stakes. Brilliantly funny visuals by Chris Kennett, illustrator of Pixel Wars series and the Know Your Star Wars books.

SOLVE ALL THE MYSTERIOUS MYSTERIES WITH BILLIE B AND THE MYSTERY CLUB!

TWO mysterious mysteries in each big Billie B Brown book!

Billie has started a secret mystery club with her friends. There are lots of mysteries to solve!Â

Spooky House + Code Breakers TWO Billie B Mysteries! Sally Rippin

TWO mysterious mysteries in one big Billie B Brown book! Billie has started a secret mystery club with her friends. There are lots of mysteries to solve! Spooky House: Billie and her friends dare each other to explore the spooky house at the end of the street. They are sure it’s haunted. Sooo scary! Code Breakers: One day Billie and Jack find a note hidden under a rock at school. It seems to be written in code! It’s time the two friends put their code-breaking skills to the test. A Billie B Mystery is a spin-off series featuring the same cast of favourite characters from the best-selling Billie B Brown junior fiction series.

Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Younger Readers

ISBN

9781760504632

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$16.99

Format

197 x 133 mm

Extent

192pp

Illustrations

Black & White

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Age Range

5 and up

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Billie B Mysteries

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Author Details Sally Rippin is Australia’s highest-selling female author and one of the country’s best-loved children’s authors. Writing for almost 20 years, Sally has written over 50 books for children and young adults, and her mantel holds numerous awards for her writing. Best known for her Billie B Brown and Hey Jack! series, Sally loves to write stories with heart and characters that resonate with children, parents and teachers alike

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Redesigned collections of TWO Billie B Mystery stories - great value! Fresh new covers! Slightly more complex stories for Billie B Brown readers, featuring their beloved characters. Billie is growing up alongside her readers!

Playground Detectives + Strawberry Thief TWO Billie B Mysteries! Sally Rippin

TWO mysterious mysteries in one big Billie B Brown book! Billie has started a secret mystery club with her friends. There are lots of mysteries to solve! Playground Detectives: Billie and the Secret Mystery Club have a new case to solve. Who has put leaves in Lola’s sandwich? It’s a real mystery. Soon everyone suspects Benny, but could they have the wrong kid? It’s up to the SMC to find the real culprit!

Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Younger Readers

ISBN

9781760504649

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$16.99

Format

197 x 133 mm

Extent

192pp

Illustrations

Black & White

Age Range

5 and up

Series

Billie B Mysteries

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Strawberry Thief: Someone has stolen all of the ripe strawberries from Mika's garden! The Secret Mystery Club is determined to work out who it was. Could it have been the gardener? Or was it the neighbours who just made a batch of strawberry jam? Whoever it was, they won't get far – not with the SMC on the case. A Billie B Mystery is a spin-off series featuring the same cast of favourite characters from the best-selling Billie B Brown junior fiction series.

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Stolen Stash + Treasure Hunt TWO Billie B Mysteries! Sally Rippin

TWO mysterious mysteries in one big Billie B Brown book! Billie has started a secret mystery club with her friends. There are lots of mysteries to solve! Stolen Stash: Billie and the Secret Mystery Club are investigating their most serious mystery yet. Someone has taken something from the principal's office at school! Who would have done such a terrible thing? And when one of Billie's friends becomes a suspect, will Billie even know who to trust anymore? Treasure Hunt: Billie and the Secret Mystery Club have been given a very important mystery to solve for the principal at school. A long time ago, a time capsule was hidden in the school somewhere, and it’s up to the SMC to find it! A Billie B Mystery is a spin-off series featuring the same cast of favourite characters from the best-selling Billie B Brown junior fiction series.

Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Younger Readers

ISBN

9781760504656

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$16.99

Format

197 x 133 mm

Extent

192pp

Illustrations

Black & White

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Age Range

5 and up

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Billie B Mysteries

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With the Fire on High Elizabeth Acevedo

From New York Times bestselling author of POET X comes a story of a girl with talent, pride and a little bit of magic that keeps her fire burning bright. Ever since she got pregnant during freshman year, Emoni Santiago’s life has been about making the tough decisions, doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen. There, she lets her hands tell her what to cook, listening to her intuition and adding a little something magical every time, turning her food into straight-up goodness.

Publication

01 June 2019

Imprint

Older Readers

ISBN

9781760504922

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

Format

198 x 128 mm

Extent

400pp

Illustrations Age Range

12 and up

Series

Category

Young Adult Fiction

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Even though she’s always dreamed of working in a kitchen after she graduates, Emoni knows that it’s not worth her time to pursue the impossible. But then an opportunity presents itself to not only enrol in a culinary arts class in her high school, but also to travel abroad to Spain for an immersion program. Emoni knows that her decisions post high school have to be practical ones, but despite the rules she’s made for her life — and everyone else’s rules that she refuses to play by — once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free.

Author Details Elizabeth Acevedo is the New York Times bestselling author of the award-winning novel, THE POET X . She holds a BA in Performing Arts from The George Washington University and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Maryland. She is a National Slam Champion, Beltway Grand Slam Champion, and the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam representative for Washington, D.C. She resides in Washington, D.C. with her partner. Find her online at www.acevedowrites.com.

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Elizabeth has been tentatively invited to speak at SWF's Festival YA program about With the Fire on High and POET X . Praise for Elizabeth and THE POET X NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2018 WINNER Winner of Boston Globe-Horn Book award - Fiction & Poetry This incredible YA novel has been on The New York Times bestseller list and was also finalist for the prestigious Kirkus Prize. Rights have been sold throughout the world. Featured on BUSTLE.COM, PBS News Hour, ELLE.COM, Teen Vogue and Publishers Weekly. 'Themes as diverse as growing up first-generation American, LatinX culture, sizeism, music, burgeoning sexuality, and the power of the written and spoken wordare all explored with nuance. Poignant and real, beautiful and intense.' — Kirkus

Reviews, starred review Publication

01 June 2019

Imprint

Older Readers

ISBN

9781760504922

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

Format

198 x 128 mm

Extent

400pp

Illustrations Age Range

12 and up

Series

Category

Young Adult Fiction

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'Debut novelist Acevedo’s free verse gives Xiomara’s coming-of-age story an undeniable pull, its emotionally charged bluntness reflecting her determination and strength. At its heart, this is a complex and sometimes painful exploration of love in its many forms.' —Publishers Weekly, starred review 'In nearly every poem, there is at least one universal truth about adolescence, family, gender, race, religion, or sexuality that will have readers either nodding in grateful acknowledgment or blinking away tears.' — Horn Book, starred review 'The force and intensity behind her words practically pushes them off the page, resulting in a verse novel that is felt as much as it is heard. This is a book from the heart, and for the heart.' —New York Times Book Review

The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo

A powerful novel with an unforgettable voice, perfect for fans of The Hate U Give and Sarah Crossan's One . Xiomara has always kept her words to herself. When it comes to standing her ground in her Harlem neighbourhood, she lets her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But X has secrets – her feelings for a boy in her bio class, and the notebook full of poems that she keeps under her bed. And a slam poetry club that will pull those secrets into the spotlight. Because in spite of a world that might not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to stay silent.

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01 April 2018

Imprint

EUK - Fiction

ISBN

9781405291460

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

Format

198 x 129 mm

Extent

320pp

Illustrations

Black and White

Age Range

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Category

Child Fiction

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A stunning novel in verse that reads like a rap song Elizabeth Acevedo is an award-winning slam poet who has been profiled in Teen Vogue Powerful, romantic and feminist, this compelling story explores themes of identity, first love, friendship and family A diverse, authentic voice that is under-represented in YA fiction and taps into the rise of Latin culture across music ( Despacito) and TV (Orange is the New Black, Jane the Virgin) • Poetry sales have soared by 15% in the last year, according to Nielsen, proving that there is the appetite for this kind of book • ‘A story that will slam the power of poetry and love back into your heart.’ Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak and Chains

MEET THE AUTHOR

ELIZABETH ACEVEDO

Elizabeth Acevedo is the New York Times bestselling author of the award-winning novel, THE POET X . She holds a BA in Performing Arts from The George Washington University and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Maryland. She is a National Slam Champion, Beltway Grand Slam Champion, and the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam representative for Washington, D.C. She resides in Washington, D.C. with her partner. Find her online at www.acevedowrites.com. Elizabeth has been tentatively invited to speak at SWFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Festival YA program about With the Fire on High and POET X.

PRAISE FOR

THE POET X ‘Themes as diverse as growing up firstgeneration American, LatinX culture, sizeism, music, burgeoning sexuality, and the power of the written and spoken wordare all explored with nuance. Poignant and real, beautiful and intense.’

‘In nearly every poem, there is at least one universal truth about adolescence, family, gender, race, religion, or sexuality that will have readers either nodding in grateful acknowledgment or blinking away tears.’

— Kirkus Reviews, starred review

— Horn Book, starred review

The Poet X appears on several ‘Best of 2018’ Lists, including:

‘Debut novelist Acevedo’s free verse gives Xiomara’s coming-of-age story an undeniable pull, its emotionally charged bluntness reflecting her determination and strength. At its heart, this is a complex and sometimes painful exploration of love in its many forms.’ — Publishers Weekly, starred review

The New York Times Book Review’s Notable Children’s Books Kirkus Reviews’ Best YA Books Amazon’s Best Young Adult Books New York Public Library Best Books for Teens Time Magazine’s 10 Best for Kids NPR Best Young Adult Books Chicago Public Library Best of the Best for Teens Book Riot Best Young Adult Book Riot Best Audiobooks Entertainment Weekly’s 10 Best YA Novels Elizabeth has been tentatively invited to speak at SWF’s Festival YA program about With the Fire on High and POET X.

‘The force and intensity behind her words practically pushes them off the page, resulting in a verse novel that is felt as much as it is heard. This is a book from the heart, and for the heart.’ — New York Times Book Review

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ESSENTIAL GUIDE

100 Unofficial Fortnite Essential Guide Egmont UK

100% UNOFFICIAL. A gamer's guide to the phenomenally successful Fortnite Battle Royale, this full-colour illustrated unofficial handbook guides novice players from the basics through to more advanced gameplay. Featuring tips on game editions and modes, character and weapon selection, building, looting, combat moves, tactical strategies and more, this easy-to follow, step-by-step guide launches readers into Fortnite’s thrilling battle for survival. A glossary explains key terms, items and stats, and there’s also a guide to playing safely online, plus advice on setting parental controls.

Key Information Publication

01 June 2019

Imprint

EUK - Brands

ISBN

9780603576522

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

Format

210 x 148 mm

Extent

64pp

Illustrations

Full colour

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Fortnite is the 100-player Battle Royale game on PS4, XB1, PC , Mac and IOS. 45 million players, and rising, have signed up as of May 2018. 3.4 million concurrent players in early Feb 2018, smashing the previous record. Fortnite has over 65 million views on YouTube, with 1.7 million subscribers. The game has 3.8 million followers on Twitter.

GETTING STARTED

ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR NOOBS The great thing about Fortnite is that you can pick it up and play right away! This book will show you how to master the methods that will help you to win a Victory Royale, but here’s how to jump straight into the action!

PREPARING FOR BATTLE ...

CHOOSE YOUR MODE On the Lobby screen you can decide which game mode you’re going to play. There are different styles of match but your first decision is whether to play alone, as one half of a duo or as part of a larger squad of up to 50 other players!

VOLUME CONTROL Whether you’re playing alone or in a team, headphones will greatly improve your gameplay. You’ll be able to communicate with your squad, sense enemies approaching and hear the sound of hidden golden loot chests.

BIRD’S-EYE VIEW After a short spell on ‘Spawn Island’ (during which time you can familiarise yourself with the controls) you’ll find yourself aboard the Battle Bus. From here you can see the whole of the main island, so decide where you want to land and wait for the perfect time to free-fall into the action!

REGISTER AN ACCOUNT To be able to play Fortnite, you need to have an Epic Games account. Registering is a quick process, needing only your name, a display name (avoid using your real name – go with something cool), your email address and a password. After you’ve created an account, you can log-in. You MUST agree to the End User License Agreement, so get a parent or guardian’s permission.

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GETTING STARTED

HARVEST AND BUILD When you touch down on the map you’ll be holding your axe. So get to it! Trees, buildings, rocks ... swing at them all to harvest the materials you need to get building! Practice makes perfect, so build whenever you get the time and opportunity.

EXPLORE THE ISLAND It doesn’t matter where you land on the map, the chances are you’ll find weapons and golden chests nearby. Thoroughly search the area around you and grab anything that’s useful.

KEEP AN EYE ON THE STORM The storm may be terrifying but it’s also quite predictable. Keep an eye on your map during the first moments of the match as it’ll soon show the most direct route to the safe zone. Don’t rush – keep an eye on the countdown and you’ll be fine.

GETTING ORGANISED One press of a button will let you organise your inventory. There’s no correct way to do it, but we go with our fave weapons first, and bandages or shields last. Practise switching between them to save valuable time in critical moments. Switching is quicker than reloading ...

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NOT ARMED, NOT DANGEROUS One of the first things you need is a weapon. More often than not, you will land close to other players and they’ll be after you. If they find you before you manage to get your hands on a weapon, it will be almost impossible to defend yourself. Be armed!

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GETTING STARTED

USING THE LOBBY Once you’re set up with your very own Epic Games account, you’ll be directed to the Lobby screen. Here, you’ll find gameplay mode settings, daily challenges, progress displays and much more. After you’ve checked out the on-screen info, you’ll be ready for your first Battle Royale. LOCK ’N’ LOAD!

SEASON BOX In every Fortnite Season, you acquire Experience Points (XP) and advance through Season Levels. XP are earned by competing in matches and taking on daily challenges. When you level up, you gain Battle Stars. This box shows your Season Level, how many XP you have and how many you need to reach the next Level. At the launch of a new Season, your Season Level resets.

PASS TIERS This indicates what Tier you are currently on in the Battle Pass (or Free Pass) system. To advance a Tier, you’ll need ten Battle Stars. The display tells you the number of Stars required to move up. As you progress through the Tiers, more rewards will be unlocked.

DAILY CHALLENGES Fortnite’s daily challenges keep players coming back, day after day! Examples include taking out foes with an assault rifle or finishing in the Top 6 in Squads mode. This box tells you how many times you need to complete the challenge and the amount of XP and Battle Stars you’ll receive if you do so. Battle Stars help you move up Tiers, earning you rewards.

SQUAD SLOTS There are four squad ‘slots’ – one for each of the four team members (including yourself) in Squads mode. To team up with friends, click on an empty squad slot and scroll through your Epic Friends list. When you’ve found your pal, send an invite and they’ll appear in the selected slot when they accept.

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GETTING STARTED SETTINGS MENU V-BUCKS & FRIENDS These two panels show you how many V-Bucks you have left to spend (we’ll discuss V-Bucks on page 20) and how many of your Epic Friends are currently online, and therefore available to team up with you in a squad or duo.

This button takes you to the Settings menu, where you can tweak your audio/ visual preferences, including switching off audio chat. You can also customise your controls settings, alter your privacy settings and manage your Epic Friends across multiple platforms and devices.

DID YOU KNOW? You can take out two enemies at once in Duos mo de! When an enemy turns up to rev ive their wounded partner, line them BOTH up in your sig hts and let rip with your guns. BOOM!

MATCH TYPE Select the mode – Solo, Duos or Squads – here. You may also find temporary limited edition modes; some are only around for a few days! You can choose ‘Fill’ or ‘Don’t Fill’ to build a team, but if you select ‘Don’t Fill’ you won’t be teamed up. By selecting ‘Fill’, you’ll be randomly paired up or given three random teammates by Fortnite’s matchmaking system.

TOP TIP

If you MUST have a full-on challenge, or are playing with pals, choose ‘Don’t Fill’. If not, always go for the ‘Fill’ option (see Match Type). The worst case scenario is that randoms will be useless. On the positive side, they could just help you to WIN!

NEWS BUTTON Press this to find out Epic Games’ latest news, including game updates, new modes, weapons, emotes and more.

PLAY BUTTON Hitting the ‘Play’ button transports you to ‘Spawn Island’. While you wait for the Battle Bus to take you to the battlefield, you can loot, shoot, build, run around and dance! You won’t be here long and your activities won’t earn you rewards or affect gameplay. Use this time to practise building structures and tracking your foes.

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100 Unofficial Fortnite Pro Guide: Build, Battle and be the Best Egmont UK

The 100% Unofficial Fortnite Essential Pro Guide will take you to the next level of Fortnite game play. Inside, you’ll find out how to build and edit quickly and effectively, outbuilding your enemies by following step-by-step instructions to create amazing bases and traps to help you secure those all-important Victory Royales. But this book isn't all about serious building and combat, you’ll also find out how to express yourself with the most stylish emotes and skins and you can even find out more about Fortnite pets - the best back blink accessory on the map! With all this and more crammed inside these pages, you’ll soon be on your way to becoming a Fortnite pro!

Publication

01 June 2019

Imprint

EUK - Brands

ISBN

9780603576973

Binding

Hardback

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Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

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Format

210 x 148 mm

Extent

64pp

Illustrations

Full colour

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CONTENTS

MOBILE FORTNITE HOW TO BUILD FASTER OUTBUILD YOUR ENEMY SPECIALS AND TRAPS QUICK BASES PRACTISE IN PLAYGROUND WHAT NOT TO DO EMOTES: EXPRESS YOURSELF SKINS PETS LTM: LIMITED TIME MODE WHAT'S YOUR ROLE? TEAMWORK TIPS PRO PICKUPS BENDING THE RULES WORLD OF FORTNITE MAP CHANGES GOODBYE SAFETY

INTRODUCTION

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To the next book in our unofficial but totally essential guide to Fortnite, the Pro Guide. Since the first book came out, Fortnite has only grown in size. Everybody is still playing, from your mates in school to chart-topping rock stars and the game is constantly evolving – rifts opened, a Purple Cube appeared and gave Loot Lake a makeover and Winter arrived. It’s still the same game under all the fancy new changes; you’re still jumping out of the Battle Bus and onto a map filled with 99 other people, hoping to snag that Victory Royale. Speaking of changes, so much has happened since we brought you the last essential guide. The map has gone through several epic shake-ups (See our updated map on page 60); new items and traps have been unleashed and you can now take cute pets into battle with you. In this book we’ll take a look at all the new additions as well as give you some must-have tips for building. We’ll also hand out some ideas on how to work with your friends as part of a team, or play more like the pros. If you want to look great on the battlefield, we’ve got you covered with some of the best skins available and plenty of emotes to pair with them. Join us as we explore the world of Fortnite and take a look at all the amazing moments that have occurred so far. It’s been a great ride and looks to only get better. So, grab your pick-axe, some materials and your favourite weapon and tell us where you’re dropping. Let’s jump in, and don’t forget to thank the driver of the bus! The 100% UNOFFICIAL FORTNITE PRO GUIDE team

THE TECHNICAL STUFF

EMOTES: EXPRESS YOURSELF! Emotes are a huge part of Fortnite. Everybody’s doing the Floss and you’ll even see it on TV dancing competitions! Whether you’re celebrating a win or taunting a foe, there’s always an emote to fit. With so many emotes available to express yourself, here’s our guide to ten of the very best.

SHOW STOPPER You’ve just found your favourite Epic gun. It’s scored you wins in the past, and maybe it’s been a few games since you last saw it. You want to dance with joy, so shuffling back and forth with Fancy Feet is a sure-fire way to show your excitement! Your player holds their belt and begins kicking their feet out to the sides, one after the other, nodding their head in time with the kicks. ITEM SHOP 500 V-Bucks

DANCE MOVES Taking time out to search for loot in Paradise Palms needs the ideal emote – Hula Dance it is! Drop from the bus, land next to a palm tree, take a break from fighting and sashay from side to side. This is a traditional dance from Hawaii which suits any summer skin, but will make everyone smile if paired with one of the more wacky skins. A perfect comedy Victory Royale!

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LIVING LARGE A simple emote for the best moments. Instead of leaping into the air in celebration, why not just dust off your hands? This emote suggests that it’s all in a day’s work for you to drop from the Battle Bus and dominate the battlefield. Imagine taking out your opponent with a long-range sniper shot, or outbuilding an enemy, ending in the perfect shotgun win … Job Well Done! ITEM SHOP 200 V-Bucks

INFINITE DAB It starts with a leg jiggle, before sweeping through the belly, chest and arms, isolating the joints and breakdancing onto the battlefield. There’s lots of spinning and kicking up dust with this emote, making it an awesome celebratory dance. Nothing says ‘cool’ or ‘I won’ better than some 1980s’ throwback dancing to end a round or mock your enemy. ITEM SHOP 800 V-Bucks

ITEM SHOP 500 V-Bucks

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TAKE YOUR PET TO WORK The pets might seem like extra fancy back bling, but they add a lot of character to your player. Not only are the crazy cute, but they react to what happens around you! Pets launched in Season Six and began with only three that could be unlocked through the Battle Pass; it all started with a dog, a dragon and a chameleon. While they don’t change any mechanics in the game, they look great and deserve a little space in our book.

UNLOCK:

BATTLE PASS TIER 29

BONESY THE DOG

Bonesy the Dog starts off in an orange colour, but can soon be changed to grey, black and brown through higher tiers. With big bright eyes and a little neck scarf, Bonesy sits in your packpack and will look fierce when you take aim at an enemy, or smile if you nab the Victory Royale. This lively puppy is perfect for active players because, even though he just wants to run around and play, he’s such a good boy really!

UNLOCK:

BATTLE PASS TIER 43

CAMO THE CHAMELEON SCALES THE DRAGON Camo the Chameleon is so cute! Camo reacts much like Bonesy – peering over your shoulder as you look down the rifle scope – but of course, as a chameleon they can change colour and do so to reflect the rarity of the item you collect. Watch as Camo latches onto your back bling with its tail as your drop from the bus, or they dance and clap when things are going well on the battlefield.

Scales the dragon tries their best to look as scary as possible. With big pointy teeth and angry eyes, they’re trying to watch your back, but a tiny dragon like this can only be lovable. Scales comes in three colours; starting with blue, pink and black can be unlocked also. Remember, those wings are only for show and Scales can’t help you if you fall from a great height!

MERRY MUNCHKIN

This limited edition gingerbread pet was only available by completing 14 Days of Fortnite event! Fortnite pets don’t get much sweeter than this.

HAMIREZ

Don’t let her small size fool you – this pet wheel-y wants to be your Battle Royale companion. Unlock her throughout the Season 7 Battle Pass.

UNLOCK:

BATTLE PASS TIER 12

REMUS

Watch out if you want to pet this cool character – it’s anything but tame! Hit tier 93 of Season 7’s Battle Pass and you’ll get a slick ice version.

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WHAT'S YOUR ROLE? How you play Fortnite will be different from how your friends play but each of you can complement the other by learning what your strengths are. Maybe you like to scope out the map for advantages? Or perhaps you like to find the best weapon and start taking out the other teams. You might even be the one who holds onto the med-kits and bandages. What role should you fill?

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MEDIC Being the medic of your team is risky as it will limit the number of weapons you can carry in order to hold loads of healing items. But it is very rewarding when a teammate is down, and you can swoop in to rescue them. Keep your shields full at all times, in order to soak up damage while healing others.

TIPS TIP 1 - Make sure to focus on bandages, med-kits and keep some shield potions handy. Leave the best guns for your squad but keep an assault rifle or SMG in order to lay down some cover fire when needed.

ASSAULT

TIP 2 - You’ll need some building materials to construct walls around a fallen friend, so practice setting up small bases with speed. Four walls will often be enough, but experiment with ramps and pyramids. Find what works for you.

This role tends to go to those who have no fear in battles between shotguns, or the member who can pin down an enemy with an assault rifle. You’ll need to enter buildings first to check if the coast is clear and will be the first to give chase when the enemy is on the run. This role requires the best loot in order to carry out your attacks.

TIP 3 – Don’t wander off. Stick close to your squad so that you can drop items as they need them or dash in for revive somebody. Call out if you are running low on supplies, then your team can go looting with you.

TIPS TIP 1 - While you might want to rely on your

medic, make sure you have some shield potions and a few bandages – you’re going to get shot at, a lot. Practice lining up your shots as you jump around, try to confuse your opponent.

TIP 2 – Listen to your team. There’s no point

bursting into a building if your scout has seen someone else enter a side door. Perhaps combine with another member and approach a situation from two sides at once.

TIP 3 – Be aware. Listen out for

footsteps or doors being opened and closed around you. Always ask your team where they are and what they can see. Build a picture in your mind of the area.

SUPPORT To play the role of support, you’ll need to be good at everything. You’ll spend time building towers to scout the area for enemies, but also use a sniper rifle to take out people from a distance to watch the backs of teammates. Practice building towers quickly, so you can gain the high ground position when needed.

TIPS TIP 1 - It’s helpful to have an RPG if you can loot one, then you can

fire into a base before your team swarms the enemy. Explosions also create great distractions. Fire to one side while your team approach from the another.

TIP 2 - As a supporting member of the team, you need to think about how you can help situations; maybe using grenades to cause chaos or peppering the area with fire to keep enemies in place. Use your shots to guide the enemy towards where your team lay in wait. TIP 3 – You’ll need a rifle. Looking down its sight is helpful for letting your team know where enemies are, and what weapon they’re using, allowing them to adjust their own immediate tactics! to prepare.

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TEN EPIC MOMENTS Fortnite has created some great moments. Many of them have changed the map or the way we play. Some brought in millions of players to work together, where others were confusing. The exciting thing is that the game is constantly evolving and introducing awesome changes. We’ve picked out ten of the biggest moments in the life of Fortnite… so far!

COMET

Season Three had just given us the chance to live out dreams as heroes and villains, but it was only the start of Epic Games introducing proper themes to the seasons. The idea of space and heroic lives gave way to Season Four, which would bring so much carnage! The new season opened with a comet heading to the world of Fortnite and players everywhere wondered what would happen when it landed. Nobody could guess that it was heading for the centre of the map, where Dusty Depot stood.

BATTLE PASS

The introduction of the Battle Pass was a huge shift for Fortnite. The pass brought loads of challenges for you and your mates, it rewarded you with XP boosts, new skins and spray tags plus odd bundles of V-Bucks. Sure, it cost you (or your parents) a bit of money, but the value was enormous. The Battle Pass constantly brings new life to the game, particularly around big celebrations like the first birthday event. There is always a new skin to chase and show off while playing. While the challenges can sometimes be a bit of a distraction, we loved dancing next to massive cakes, shooting clay pigeons and driving through flaming hoops on an ATK.

XP BOOST Make sure to play with your friends if they have a Battle Pass as playing together will give you a nice XP boost. With a few of you together, it’s much faster to unlock those must-have items!

After the comet smashed into the map, the Depot became Dusty Divot and littered the area with space rocks (Hop Rocks). When using the rocks, it changed gravity around your player, making them float around when jumping. It didn’t last long, but the comet brought with it a lot of new ideas and Fortnite was never the same again. We saw areas change and new locations appear, such as Risky Reels, and a villain base was built in Snobby Shores which featured a giant rocket ship!

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Little Lion Rescue Rachel Delahaye

What starts out as a school trip to the zoo for Fliss and her classmates ends up being the adventure of a lifetime when Fliss is magically whisked away to the Serengeti! There she finds a little lost lion cub, separated from its family, and Fliss is determined to reunite them. But with only a bottle of water, half a sandwich and her instinct to guide her across the plains, is she ready to face the wild?

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01 July 2019

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Little Tiger Fiction

ISBN

9781788950688

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Paperback

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AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

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198 x 129 mm

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128pp

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Gentle young fiction for animal-loving girls and boys Each adventure is set in a distinct environment around the world, transporting readers to amazing new places Fliss’s everyday life introduces relatable real-world issues Each story has a subtle educational element, teaching the reader about the species of animal and the environment featured in the book The series will appeal to fans of Holly Webb, the ZOE’S RESCUE ZOO series and ANDY’S BABY ANIMALS CBeebies series Rachel Delahaye is the author of the JIM REAPER series: “Hilarious and fun and spooky and brilliant!” Pamela Butchart, and listed in the Children's Book Awards top 50 books of the year

Sophie and Shine Pony Camp Diaries Kelly McKain

Saddle up for a week in pony paradise! At Sunnyside Stables, each girl gets her own pony to look after and ride for a week. Sophie is so excited to arrive at Pony Camp and meet her gorgeous pony, Shine. But her parents have been too busy to take her riding recently and she’s disappointed when she is put in the beginners’ group. Soon, items start disappearing from the girls’ cabin, and Sophie is determined to both ride into the advanced group and catch the thief. But what if everyone suspects that she’s the one who’s been stealing?

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01 July 2019

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Little Tiger Fiction

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ISBN

9781788950268

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Paperback

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AU$12.99 | NZ$15.99

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198 x 129 mm

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128pp

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Child Middle Fiction

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Series rebrand of best-selling pony series, PONY CAMP DIARIES, which has sold almost 100,000 copies since 2006 Fun diary format complete with illustrative doodles Each story is told from the perspective of a different girl at Pony Camp, spanning a range of different pony-riding skills Features fact-files at the back to teach readers about pony breeds and provide grooming tips! Perfect for pony-lovers and fans of PONY CLUB SECRETS, THE PONY MAD PRINCESS and THE RACEHORSE WHO WOULDN’T GALLOP Jam-packed with true-to-life insights – author Kelly McCain is an avid horse-rider

Spies in St. Petersburg Katherine Woodfine

PACK YOUR TRUNK, WE'RE OFF TO RUSSIA! The young detectives TAYLOR & ROSE are back with a brand new MYSTERY to uncover, and this time they're in St. Petersburg! After their EXPLOSIVE and SUCCESSFUL mission in Paris, and with MISS SOPHIE TAYLOR missing in ACTION, the SECRET SERVICE BUREAU has sent the fearless MISS LILIAN ROSE off to the misty canals and glittering palaces in St. Petersburg to find her SOPHIE and SAVE the day. MYSTERY and DANGER lies behind the gold statues and grand churches, but Lilian is PREPARED to put her agent skills to work. And is ready to show how good she is at being a SPY! Read the first in the TAYLOR AND ROSE SECRET AGENTS series: PERIL IN PARIS The SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES series: THE CLOCKWORK SPARROW THE JEWELLED MOTH THE PAINTED DRAGON THE MIDNIGHT PEACOCK Perfect for fans of Enid Blyton, Chris Riddell's Goth Girl and Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series.

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01 July 2019

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EUK - Fiction

ISBN

9781405287050

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Paperback

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AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

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198 x 129 mm

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336pp

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Child Middle Fiction

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The second book in the brand new series by the bestselling author Katherine Woodfine These stories take Sophie and Lil on undercover missions around the world, with each book centering on a different famous city The Clockwork Sparrow was the fastest-selling children’s debut of the first half of 2015, reaching no.13 on the Nielsen weekly chart, and has been shortlisted for several awards including the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize The four Sinclairs Mysteries have sold 85k copies to date (TC M) Praise for The Clockwork Sparrow: 'A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure' – Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers

Peril in Paris Karen Woodfine James Mountford, Karl

ALL ABOARD THE TRAIN TO PARIS! It’s 1911, and the young detectives of TAYLOR & ROSE are turning their talents to ESPIONAGE. On a case for the mysterious SECRET SERVICE BUREAU, the daring MISS SOPHIE TAYLOR and MISS LILIAN ROSE must leave London for the boulevards and grand hotels of Paris. But DANGER lurks beneath the bright lights of the city – and INTRIGUE and MURDER lie in store. As aeroplanes soar in the skies overhead, our heroines will need to put all their spy skills to the test to face the PERIL that awaits them . .

Author Details Katherine Woodfine is a true champion of children’s literature. Until 2015 she was Arts Project Manager for Booktrust, where she project-managed the Children's Laureateship and YALC, the UK’s first Young Adult Literature Convention, curated by Malorie Blackman. She is part of the founding team at Down the Rabbit Hole, a monthly show for Resonance FM discussing children’s literature. Katherine blogs at followtheyellow.co.uk. She lives in London. Publication

01 November 2018

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EUK - Fiction

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9781405287043

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Paperback

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AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

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198 x 129 mm

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336pp

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Black and White

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Series

Category

Child Fiction

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The first book in a new espionage adventure quartet for 9+ readers. Features favourite characters from the bestselling and much-loved Sinclairs Mysteries series, in a brand-new story arc. These stories take Sophie and Lil on undercover missions around the world, with each book centering on a different wellknown city. Katherine is a respected authority on children's books and connects brilliantly with children at school events. Gorgeous foiled cover with stunning interior illustrations from Karl James Mountford. Praise for The Clockwork Sparrow: 'A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure' – Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers. Praise for The Jewelled Moth: 'One of the finest novels I’ve ever read . . . It’s hard to imagine a better contemporary heroine' – Imogen Russell Williams

Music and Malice in Hurricane Town Alex Bell

Jude Lomax scrapes a living playing the trumpet on the neon streets of Baton Noir. Then she is invited to play at the funeral of the infamous cajou queen, Ivory Monette. Passing through the cemetery gates, Jude finds herself possessed by the murdered queen’s spirit. And Ivory won’t rest until she’s found the person responsible for her death. If Jude wants to be rid of the vengeful spirit, she must take a journey into the dangerous underbelly of the city, from the swampy depths of the Black Bayou to the velvet opulence of the vampires’ jazz clubs. But as Jude untangles Ivory’s web of secrets, she is confronted with a few dark truths from her own past…

Author Details Alex Bell is the best-selling author of FROZEN CHARLOTTE, CHARLOTTE SAYS and THE HAUNTING in Stripes’ YA horror series, RED EYE. Alex lives in Hampshire and also writes middle grade fantasy books, including THE POLAR BEAR EXPLORERS’ CLUB. Her favourite things include Siamese cats, Old Crow Medicine Show music, vegetarian tapas and visiting New Orleans. Visit www.alex-bell.co.uk | @Alex_Bell86

Publication

01 July 2019

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Little Tiger Fiction

ISBN

9781847159601

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Paperback

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Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

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198 x 129 mm

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384pp

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Young Adult Fiction

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From the author of FROZEN CHARLOTTE, a WHS Zoella Book Club title in autumn 2016 The first in a much anticipated new YA fantasy series, with the second title to follow in 2020 Introducing a Southern gothic world, populated by everyone from musicians to witch doctors to vampires, and by turns sumptuous and sinister, this series is sure to enthral fans of Holly Black, Maggie Steifvater, Amanda Foody and Stephanie Garber Praise for FROZEN CHARLOTTE: “So creepy and amazing … I loved it” – Zoella “Deliciously creepy” – Juno Dawson

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Holly Jackson

The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it. Almost everyone. Having grown up in the small town that was consumed by the crime, Pippa Fitz-Adeleke chooses the case as the topic for her final project. But when Pip starts uncovering secrets that someone in town desperately wants to stay hidden, what starts out as a project begins to become Pip’s dangerous reality . . . Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, We Were Liars, Gone Girl and The Hazel Wood.

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01 July 2019

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Imprint

EUK - Fiction

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ISBN

9781405293181

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Paperback

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

Format

198 x 129 mm

Extent

432pp

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Series

Category

Young Adult Fiction

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For all YA and adult crime fans of Serial, One of Us is Lying, Gone Girl, Girl on the Train and The Hazel Wood A cold-case thriller written in the original format of a college report - complete with interviews, logs and murder maps A deftly-woven cold-case plot with themes of race, privilege, family and justice at its heart An incredibly commercial, thrilling and darkly humorous debut voice in YA crime fiction from a young author who is One To Watch

What Can You See? Thomas and Friends

Sodor is a busy, bustling place with plenty of things for a team of Very Useful Engines to do. Join Thomas and all of his friends as they travel all across the Island and see how many hidden things you can find on each colourful page!

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01 July 2019

Imprint

Thomas Licensed

ISBN

9781760503628

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

250 x 250 mm

Extent

14pp

Illustrations Age Range

Series

Thomas and Friends

Category

Child Picture Book

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Each spread features a beautifully illustrated scene featuring Thomas and his friends on Sodor Some of the objects to find are listed as pictures, others as words, making this title perfect for beginners and older readers. The final page features a two fold out pages that make one giant spread full of things to find Simple, engaging text on each page gives readers information about places on Sodor and the different jobs that Thomas and his friends do on the island.

Good Morning, Sodor! All of the engines set off bright and early each morning to do their various jobs on the Island of Sodor.

Can you see?

What about these? Can you spot seven Really Useful Engines? Can you find six pink flowers?

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A Busy Station Travelling by train is very popular on Sodor. Thomas has just pulled into a platform and the station is bustling with activity.

Can you see?

What about these? pair of glasses umbrella bouquet of flowers dog

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An Important Job Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lovely picnic being held in the park near the castle. Thomas and his friends are delivering fruit for everyone to enjoy.

Can you see?

What about these? Find something that is: yellow orange purple a square a circle soft and fuzzy

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My First Feelings Book Winnie-the-Pooh

What makes Pooh happy? Why is Eeyore sad? Join your friends from the Hundred Acre Wood and find out how they’re feeling. The Winnie-the-Pooh characters are a fun, accessible way to introduce a wide range of feelings to your child. Read along together about what makes the animals of the Hundred Acre Wood feel different emotions, and encourage them to share their own feelings using the handy prompts included on each page. Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Disney Classics

ISBN

9781760503833

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$16.99

Format

240 x 250 mm

Extent

16pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

2 and up

Series

Winnie-the-Pooh

Category

Child Picture Book

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SOR

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The follow up title to the popular My First Learning book This title features a range of emotions, a key development concept for children to grasp Each spread features beautiful full colour illustrations of classic Winnie-the-Pooh characters and scenes. Each concept is accompanied by an activity prompt for parents to use when reading with their child to stimulate maximum engagement with the concepts.

Happy

Pooh is almost always happy – he’s just that kind of bear. It doesn’t take much to put a smile on his face.

Pooh feels happy when he gives a present to someone he loves.

Pooh feels happy when it’s time to have a snack.

Pooh feels happy when he’s playing poohsticks with his friends.

Piglet feels happy when he’s sitting in front of a warm fire with friends.

Eeyore feels happy when he finds a good patch of thistles – his favourite food.

Pooh feels happy when he gets a new pot of honey.

QUESTIONS:

What makes you feel happy? Can you make a happy face? What do you like to do when you’re feeling happy?

Sad

Eeyore often feels quite sad and gloomy, but he can always count on his friends to help cheer him up.

Eeyore feels sad when he can’t find the house he built, even with Christopher Robin’s help.

Pooh feels sad when there’s no honey left in the cupboard.

Piglet feels sad when he’s sick. Eeyore feels sad when he gets snowed on.

Eeyore feels sad when Piglet accidently pops his birthday balloon.

Eeyore feels sad when it’s time to say goodbye to his friends.

QUESTIONS:

What makes you feel sad? Can you make a sad face? What do you like to do when you’re feeling sad?

Excited

Tigger is almost always excited about something, which is why he’s so bouncy.

Piglet feels excited when he wakes up on the first day of summer. Tigger feels excited when he gets to help Kanga and Roo bake biscuits.

Christopher Robin feels excited when he sees Pooh floating down the river.

Owl feels excited when he gets a letter in the mail.

Eeyore feels excited when he realises his balloon fits inside his honeypot. Tigger feels excited when he’s playing outside with his friend Roo.

QUESTIONS:

What makes you feel excited? Can you make an excited face? What do you like to do when you’re feeling excited?

Where's the Footy? Ella Meave

Packed full of footy fun, Where’s the Footy? will have you searching to find footys, flags, hot pies, mascots, whistles, pom poms, coins, food trucks and loads more. Join in all the excitement of the footy season as Josh and Hazel try to find all the items they need for their junior footy club.

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Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

AFL

ISBN

9781760504434

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

300 x 235 mm

Extent

32pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

5 and up

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Category

Child Novelty

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Over 200 things to find! Look and finds grow in popularity and this is the only AFL title in the market. Perfect for young football fans as well as those discovering the sport. Hours of fun for kids/peace and quiet for parents. Help kids transition from Auskick to junior footy.

THE BEACH Even before the footy season starts, players are working hard at preseason training. But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still time to squeeze in some fun, and even professional AFL players canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t resist hitting the beach in summer.

Two goal umpire flags

Two pairs of Speedos

Three seagulls

Seven palm trees

One towel

One message in a bottle

Five ice-creams

Two crabs

One icy pole

One mermaid fin

Three fish

Two surfboards

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TRAINING It doesn’t matter if they’re playing Auskick of professional AFL or AFLW – all footy players need to practise their skills. Team training sessions make sure that players keep up their fitness and master all of the skills they need to get the job done when game day rolls around.

Three coaches

Four headbands

Four seagulls

Three quokkas

One player huddle

Two whistles

Three worms

Three bones

Seven anchors

One stopwatch

Thirteen balloons

One player going for a mark

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LEARN TO PLAY Even the biggest AFL and AFLW stars start out as kids that love having a kick of the footy in the park. Practising at the park is the perfect place for young footy fans to make friends and start building up their skills.

One backpack

Three white dogs with red collars

One pram

One sausage dog

Five whistles

Three blue caps

One esky

Three trophies

Seven pigeons

Three cockatoos

Four marker cones

One spiked ball

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Mini Mazes Star Wars

Join your favourite Star Wars characters for some mind-bending mazes! Fly the Falcon through an asteroid field, find Luke Skywalker on Ahch-To, rescue Princess Leia from the Death Star and many more. Can you navigate them all? This book is the perfect gift for Star Wars fans, with brand new illustrations and over 50 fun mazes to complete.

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01 July 2019

Imprint

Star Wars Publishing

ISBN

9781405293372

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$9.99 | NZ$12.99

Format

129 x 198 mm

Extent

98pp

Illustrations

Black & White

Age Range

6 and up

Series

Star Wars

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Child Picture Book

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Features over 50 uniquely illustrated mazes. Films from across the saga are represented. Suitable for Star Wars fans of all ages - fun for the whole family!

There's a Tiger out There Sophie Masson Ruth Waters

A girl frightens her little brother by insisting there’s a tiger in the garden, but when the little brother turns the tables on the older one, the older sister ends up being the most terrified … until they join forces and make each other feel brave.

Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Little Hare

ISBN

9781760501440

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$24.99 | NZ$27.99

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244 x 244 mm

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Full colour

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1 and up

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Written by much-loved writer Sophie Masson, author of Little Hare titles Two Rainbows and Once Upon a Timeless Tale Once Upon a Timeless Tale was shortlisted for the Crichton Award at the 2018 CBCA Awards Ruth Waters is a British illustrator on the rise in children's book illustration There's a Tiger Out There is an exciting story that celebrates sibling relationships and imaginary play Simple, repeating text makes it perfect for reading out loud Delve deeper and readers will be rewarded with multipole discussion opportunities, such as the power of persuasion and imagination

THE MAKING OF

THEREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A TIGER OUT THERE! Each page is first hand-drawn and planned out. Ruth cuts out shapes out of painted, textured paper and constructs her little characters and scenery.

The charaters are created on a tiny scale! They can fit in the palm of your hand!

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The background is painted yellow...

More details are added...

THE MAKING OF

THEREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A TIGER OUT THERE! Behind the scenes: Creating the cover!

Characters are roughly placed into the scene...

The layers begin to build up...

When Ruth is happy with the composition she takes a photo and... Voila! A beautiful cover!

MEET THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR

THERE’S A TIGER OUT THERE!

SOPHIE MASSON Author

Sophie has had more than 50 novels published in Australia and internationally, mostly for young adults and children, but also for adults. Much of her work for children and young adults has been in the fantasy genre, but she has also written ghost stories, mysteries, thrillers, family stories and a graphic novel. Sophie’s books have won many awards including the CBCA Award, NSW Premier’s Literary Award and the Aurealis Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy.

RUTH WATERS Illustrator

Ruth Waters is originally from the UK but now lives in Sydney with her husband and two kids. Her debut picture book, Not So Scary Bear , was published in 2018 by Windy Hollow Books, and will be followed up by a sequel, Not So Quiet Mouse, in late 2019. There’s a Tiger Out There is Ruth’s first picture book with Little Hare.

@RuthPWaters @SophieVMasson

Did you know there's a tiger out there?

There's a tiger out there, sleek as a shadow.

There's a tiger out there, stripes of

midnight on her fur.

There's a tiger watching us

with eyes as bright as sunset.

Sun Mini Gift Edition Sam Usher

It's the hottest day of the year, hotter than broccoli soup, hotter than the Atacama Desert, hotter than the surface of the sun. It's just the right kind of day for a boy and his grandad to go for a picnic. But as the sun beats down, Grandad keeps having to stop for a rest, and by the time they find the perfect picnic spot, some pirates have beaten them to it. Good job they have enough food to share...

Key Information Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Templar Publishing

ISBN

9781787412699

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$15.99

Format

180 x 130 mm

Extent

40pp

Illustrations Age Range

Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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A joyful observation of a boy's special relationship with his grandfather Stunning illustrations bring a boiling hot day to life A follow-up to Sam Usher's acclaimed seasonal picture books, Snow (2014) and Rain (2016) The fourth and final title, Storm, will publish in 2018 Debossing and glitter on cover

Rain Sam Usher

Sam and Grandpa brave the rain and floods, and have the best adventure ever. Sam wants to go out but it's pouring with rain, so he and Grandpa decide to stay inside until the rain stops. Sam drinks hot chocolate and reads his books and dreams of adventures while Grandpa gets on with his important paperwork. Grandpa seems to have a VERY important letter to write. Then that very important letter has to be posted, despite the rain and floods. As they finally go outside, Sam and Grandpa have a magical adventure.

Rain is the follow-up to the acclaimed Snow; and is the second title in a four-book series based on the weather. Publication

01 February 2019

Author Details

Imprint

Templar Publishing

Sam Usher studied illustration, graduating in 2008. His first book, Have You Seen Sassoon? was longlisted for the Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book Award and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

ISBN

9781783705474

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

300 x 220 mm

Extent

40pp

Illustrations Age Range

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Child Picture Book

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Captain Sparklebeard Tim Knapman Llyod, Sam

Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

EUK - Picture Books

ISBN

9781405291316

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

245 x 275 mm

Extent

32pp

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Child Picture Book

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FOR REBEL GIRLS WITH BIG DREAMS! ARRRRR you ready for this unmissable girl power adventure? Join Captain Sparklebeard as she sets sail against the seas and dares to be different! Peg dreams of adventure and has big ambitions, but when she asks to join the pirates crew they won’t let her join because she’s too small and she doesn’t even have a beard! But can Peg prove, against all odds, that she’s the greatest pirate there ever was? Perfect for fans of the chart-smashing Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World and tapping into the huge demand for stories featuring strong female characters, this is a pirate story like no other. Peg’s determination, ambition and courage to be herself will inspire a whole new generation of rebel girls. Smashing gender stereotypes and with an inclusive cast of characters, this is the must-have book to empower young children to have the courage to be themselves. So, buckle up, grab your sparkliest beard and get ready to join the best crew that ever sailed the seven seas!

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Anchors aweigh! Launching in time for International Women's Day and tapping into the trend for picture books with strong female characters A pirate story with a twist – breaking down gender stereotypes and celebrating the courage that it takes to be different Celebrates the joy of reading, the importance of teamwork and the power that comes from being yourself Tim Knapman and Sam Lloyd have combined TC M sales of over 600,000 copies This is the perfect book for encouraging children to be whoever they want to be

But when Peg asked to join their crew, ever so nicely, Captain Hairy-Ears said,

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“Whoever heard of a pirate who can

read?”

said Captain Hairy-Ears. And he laughed a smelly pirate laugh,

“Hurr-hurr-hurr!”

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No one was going to ruin Pegâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chance of escape and adventure, so that night, she worked.

... s n i curta She made a pirate outfit from

. . . and a big bushy beard out of the floor brush. It itched a bit, but she

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really wanted to show those pirates.

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Then she saw the jewels that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d polished,

sparkling. And she had an

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The next morning, the pirates saw a brand new pirate in a boat made of books! “Who on sea are

you?”

asked Captain Hairy-Ears.

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Jasper and Scruff Nicola Colton

Jasper has everything he could want – a fancy apartment, bow ties in every colour and a large book collection. The only thing he’s missing is the right type of friends! Jasper wants to become a member of ‘The Sophisticats’, a society for exceptional felines, more than anything. When they accept Jasper’s dinner invitation, he knows his chance to impress has arrived. But on the morning of the party, a boisterous puppy called Scruff follows Jasper home and his evening doesn’t quite go to plan…

Key Information • • Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Little Tiger Picture Books

ISBN

9781788950695

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

198 x 129 mm

Extent

96pp

Illustrations Age Range

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Category

Child Junior Fiction

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A charming double act of cool cat Jasper and endlessly enthusiastic puppy Scruff Stylish yet fun illustrations in a limited palette Explores what friendship really means, with a very light touch Second book from this talented author-illustrator follows in August 2019

asper was the type of cat who knew what he liked.

He liked living on the top floor of a grand apartment building, which was so fancy it even had a doorman.

He liked having a large bookcase full of impressive books, which he had arranged by colour.

He liked his wardrobe, which contained bow ties in every pattern imaginable.

JULY 2019 IS THE

50 Year Anniversary OF THE MOON LANDING

On 21 July 1969 Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the Moon. To celebrate this incredible feat, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gathered a collection of the best moon and space books for kids to refelect on this moment in history!

Balloon to the Moon Chris Nielsen

Long before anyone had designed a rocket, the Montgolfier brothers w ere making hot air balloons. In October 1783, they became the first people to experience controlled flight. Balloon to the Moon starts there and leads to Neil Armstrong's 'small step' and beyond. But why stop there? Learn about the great innovations of the past, then get ready for BLAST OFF into an unknown but exciting future.

Key Information Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Big Picture Press

ISBN

9781787413542

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$32.99 | NZ$36.99

Format

300 x 235 mm

Extent

80pp

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Child Non Fiction

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A beautifully illustrated book about the human journey to space that will be published the 50 year anniversary of the moon landing. Structured around the famous NASA countdown to launch - each chapter describes a key stage and how that led to the Moon landing This will be designed and illustrated with a vintage 1960s aesthetic to visually tie to the moon landings of 1969 Contents: 10 - Balloon; early attempts at flight: 9 - The Early Aircraft: 8 Rockets: 7 - into the unknown; Chuck Yeager and supersonic flight, animals in space: 6 - Humans in Space: 5 - Being an Astronaut: 4 - The Race to the Moon: 3 - America Heads for the Moon: 2 - Dark Side of the Moon: 1 - Countdown: LIFT OFF - the Moon Landing: LUNAR ORBIT; Apollo 13, the last Moon missions: RE ENTRY; What did we learn from the Moon landing? What's next? Cover treatment: Varnished woodfree paper and 100 foil

In 1782 Joseph and Ă&#x2030;tienne Montgolfier, French paper manufacturers, made a fascinating discovery. They realised that the hot air from a small fire could make a bag of cloth or paper rise into the air. They began to dream of balloons that could carry people into the sky. The brothers gave a successful public demonstration, flying 300 metres (1000 feet) in a large, unmanned balloon in June 1783, but how could they make sure that humans could survive in the sky? The French King, Louis XVI, suggested experimenting with criminals, but instead the Montgolfiers decided to use animals and launched a balloon carrying a sheep, a duck and a chicken. They thought the sheep would be affected in the same way as a human. The duck should be unharmed, as ducks fly at high altitude and the chicken didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t usually get far off the ground, so its reaction to high flight might provide interesting information. The animals returned , baffled but unharmed, from a 3 kilometre (2 mile) flight in front of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette at Versailles on 19 September 1783. It was time for the first human aeronaut to lift off . . .

F irst F light

The 11 th Century

We all have dreams where we can fly. We soar and hover like birds, and then we wake up – safely on the ground. For centuries before the Montgolfiers, people risked their lives trying take to the skies – some with more success than others.

3. Eilmer of Malmesbury was an 11th century monk who made wings and launched himself from the tower of Malmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire, England. He apparently glided 200m (660ft) before crash-landing and breaking both legs.

The 19th Century

5. Jules Henri Giffard built and flew a steam-powered airship in 1852. This was the first powered flight. Giffard travelled 27 kilometres (16 miles). 6. Otto Lilienthal, the ‘Glider King’ built and flew his first glider in 1891. He made over 2000 flights in his gliders, and flew further and for longer than anyone had before. He was the first person to realise that a curved wing surface would provide more lift than a flat one – a discovery still used in modern planes.

5. 3.

Ancient Greece

1. The idea of human flight even appears in Greek mythology. According to legend, Daedalus was an inventor who made wax and feather wings for himself and his son, Icarus. He warned Icarus not to fly too high, or the heat of the sun would melt the wax. Icarus ignored the advice and fell to his death.

The 5th Century bc

2. Kites were invented and flown in China from the 5th century bc. They were originally used for military purposes such as signalling. and some were supposedly large enough to lift people – the first human flight we know of. There are reports that archers were lifted on kites so they could shoot at enemy soldiers. Enforced flights on man-carrying kites also provided an unusual form of punishment.

The 15th–16th Centuries

4. Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Renaissance artist and inventor, studied birds and how they flew and designed many flying machines including gliders and parachutes. The best known is the ornithopter – a machine meant to be operated by a man flapping artificial wings. Unfortunately, there is no evidence that he ever built one.

Kites, balloons and gliders were all very well, but if humans were going to fly properly, they needed more reliable and controllable aircraft in which to do so, which meant powered heavier-than-air craft. Kites and balloons were heavier than air of course, but they were at the mercy of the wind and couldn’t be steered independently of it. In the 19th century, inventors like Otto Lilienthal made great progress in understanding the principles of flight, but powered flight was still a dream. Samuel Langley built a steam-powered model aircraft which flew successfully, but a steam engine powerful enough for a full-sized plane was much too heavy to get off the ground, and the petrol-driven internal combustion engine, invented in 1877, was still in its infancy. And then, one day in 1878, Milton Wright, a clergyman from Indiana, brought a toy ‘helicopter’ home to his sons, Wilbur and Orville Wright. From that day, the Wright brothers became obsessed with flying machines, using money from their bicycle repair business to fund their inventions. At first they built gliders, but unlike other ‘birdmen’ they realised that birds change the angle of their wings to control their flight. From this they developed the three-axis control system – a revolutionary invention that could control movement in all three dimensions and is still used to control aircraft. The three-axis control system: 1. Pitch axis – the nose of the aircraft can move up or down 2. Yaw axis – the nose of the aircraft can move from side to side 3. Roll axis – the wing tips can move up or down

early aviators The Wright Brothers had proved that powered flight was possible, and suddenly everyone wanted to fly. The first half of the 20th century saw records for speed and distance set and broken almost monthly. The men and women who were the pioneers of aviation became international celebrities.

It works! . . . and between 1900 and 1902 they trialed a series of kites and man-carrying gliders to test their designs.

Look! They twist their wings!

Loui s Blér iot

Let me make a sketch.

Orville and Wilber Wright wanted to build a flying machine. They studied nature . . . On 14 December, 1903 at Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the Wright brother’s airoplane took off.

Wish me luck!

Next time you can be on board!

Now we just need an engine.

In 1909, Blériot was the first person to cross the English Channel in a plane. He was also a successful aircraft designer and manufacturer and invented the first practical car headlamp.

BUT THEN ...

Orville and Wilber were undeterred. Three days later on 17 December, 1903. . .

Lived: 1872–1936 From: Cambrai, France Plane flown: Type XI Monoplane

. . . but the Wright brothers had made history.

Amelia Earhart ‘Queen of the Air’ Lived: 1897–1937 From: Kansas, United States Plane flown: Many models including the Lockheed Vega 5B (Transatlantic solo flight) and the Lockheed Electra 10E (when she disappeared)

. . . they made their first flight. It lasted just 12 seconds and they travelled 40 m (120 ft) . . .

They had made the first manned, powered, sustained and controlled flight

The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, in 1932. In 1937 she set off to fly round the world but disappeared without trace while flying over the Pacific. Her fate remains a mystery.

John Alcock and Arthur Brown

Lived: 1892–1919 (Alcock); 1886–1948 (Brown) From: Manchester, England (Alcock); Glasgow, Scotland (Brown) Plane flown: Vickers Vimy

Alcock and Brown made the first nonstop transatlantic flight, in June 1919, from Newfoundland to Ireland, where they crash landed in a bog. Alcock was a pilot in the First World War and died in a flying accident in France in 1919. Brown joined the Royal Flying Corps and survived the war despite twice being shot down. He trained RAF pilots in World War II.

Bessie Coleman ‘Queen Bess’

Lived: 1892–1926 From: Texas, United States Plane flown: JN-4 ‘Jenny’ Biplane

The first African-American woman and the first woman of Native American descent to gain a pilot’s licence. She wasn’t allowed to study aviation in the United States in the 1920s because she was black, so got her pilot’s licence in France. She returned to the United States and became a stunt flyer, but died in 1926 when her mechanic crashed their plane.

N otable A ircraft When the Wright brothers made the first controlled flight of a heavier-than-air craft that could take off under its own power, the age of aviation began. The first half of the 20th century brought rapid advances in aircraft design. New technologies like rocket engines and supersonic flight would prove vital in the development of spacecraft.

1952

The de Havilland Comet was the first commercial passenger-carrying jet. Jet engines allowed higher and faster flights to be made over long distances.

1947 The Bell X-1 – first supersonic 1890 Clement Ader, in his steampowered monoplane Éole, became the first person to make a powered take-off and ‘hop’ of 50m (160ft), although he had no way to control his craft in the air or when landing.

1909 The Blériot Type XI monoplane, a wood and fabric single-seater, became the first plane to cross the English Channel. This caused great demand for the plane, and over 100 were sold for civil and military use.

aircraft. Achieving supersonic speeds (faster than the speed of sound – (around 1235 km/h or 767 mph) showed that humans could survive very high speeds and g-forces.

1913 The Silorsky Ilya Murometz was the first plane designed to carry paying passengers. During testing, it flew from St Petersburg to Kiev - a whopping 1200km (750mi). It never entered commercial service, but was converted for use as a bomber at the outbreak of the First World War,

1943 Messerschmidt Me 163 Komet – the first mass produced rocket-powered plane. Rocket powered planes can fly at much higher altitudes than jet aircraft, because they don’t depend on a supply of oxygen to make the engines work.

1915 The Junkers J1 or ‘Tin Donkey’ was the first all-metal aircraft. Until then, planes had been made of fabric stretched over wooden frames.

1938 The Boing 307 was the first passenger aircraft with a pressurised cabin, which allowed it to fly at higher altitudes.

M ilestones

in the

S pace R ace

After the successful launch of Sputnik, space flights came thick and fast, with records set and broken by both the United States and Soviet Union as missions became longer and more complex.

URSS 4 October: The first successful artificial satellite launch of Sputnik 1 3 November: Sputnik 2 launches carrying Laika, the first animal in space

1957

1959

31 January: First US satellite, Explorer 1, launched.

USA

7 August: First photograph of Earth from space sent back by Explorer 6

1961

12 October: The first mulitperson crew is launched with Vladimir Komarov, Konstantin Feoktistov and Boris Yegorov

June 16: Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space

April 12: Yuri Gagarin in Vostok 1 becomes the first human in space and the first to orbit Earth.

1958

6 December: Failed launch of the Vanguard Test Vehicle 3 (TV3) satellite

11 August: First simultaneous flight of two craft in space (Vostok 3 and 4)

2 January: Luna 1 is the first craft launched at the moon. It misses the surface. 12 September: Luna 2 becomes first craft to land on the moon 7 October: Luna 3 sends back the first pictures of the far side of moon

1962

5 May: Alan Shepard in Mercury spacecraft Freedom 7 is the first American in space. President Kennedy vows to send men to the moon by end of decade.

1963

1964

1965

23 April: Vladamir Komarov is the first astronaut to die on a space mission. This was due to faults in his craft, Soyuz 1.

1966

Two further N-1 failures lead to the cancellation of the entire USSR moon landing project.

15 September: Zond 5 becomes first unmanned craft to orbit the moon and return to Earth

31 January: Luna 9 makes the first controlled moon landing and sends pictures to Earth. 31 March: Luna 10 becomes first spacecraft to orbit the moon.

18 March: Alexi Leonov makes the first spacewalk from Voskhod 2.

31 July: First close-ups of moon sent back by unmanned Ranger 7. 20 February: First American to orbit Earth is John Glenn in Mercury.

After the Apollo missions, the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union in space continued, with both countries launching space stations: the Soviet Salyut and US Skylab. Relations between the countries improved during the early 1970s however, and on 17 July 1975 an Apollo spacecraft docked with a Soyuz spacecraft and the two crews shook hands, beginning a new era of international cooperation in space.

1967

16 January: Soyuz 4 and 5 complete first transfer of crew between spacecraft. 21 February, 3 July: Two Soviet N-1 rockets, meant to take the USSR to the moon before the US, are destroyed in failed launches.

1968

23 March: Gemini 3 takes 27 January: First Apollo two astronauts into space. mission. Gus Grissom, Ed The Gemini missions White and Roger Chaffee will help prepare astrokilled in a fire during a nauts and spacecraft for preflight test. manned moon landings. 3 June: The first October 11: Apollo 7, the American to spacewalk is first manned Apollo mission, Ed White from Gemini 4. orbits Earth for 11 days. 15 December: Gemini March 16: Gemini 8 is the December 21: The Apollo 8 6 and 7 make the first first vehicle to dock (connect mission makes astronauts planned meeting of vehito another vehicle) in space. Frank Borman, James Lovell cles in space. May 30: Surveyor 1 is the first Jr and William Anders the American spaceship to land first humans to orbit the on the moon. moon.

1969

20 July: Apollo 11. First humans land on moon and return safely.

1971-72

the eagle has landed Breathe in! It was a tight squeeze to get out of the LM hatch. The bulky space-suits and large life-support back packs weren’t easy to manoeuvre through such a small opening.

“Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.” These were the first words spoken after the Lunar Module Eagle touched down in the Sea of Tranquility on 20 July, 1969. Neil Armstrong took the final step down from the LM ladder onto the Moon’s surface on 20 July, and spoke the famous words, “This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Twenty minutes later he was joined by Buzz Aldrin, for the first conversation on the moon.

Beautiful view.

Isn't it magnificent?

Magnificent desolation. The pair spent about two and a half hours taking photos, collecting samples and setting up scientific equipment, before returning to the LM for a sleep. How could they sleep knowing they were on the moon?

The Big Beyond James Carter Cushley, Aaron

Once upon a rocket a countdown has begun, from 10, 9, 8 to 7 and 6 to 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Get ready for blast-off with this fast-paced poem that’s all about space travel. From the early humans who dreamt of wings to the Moon landing, and from spacecraft exploring Mars to the future beyond… Climb on board for an adventure into outer space!

Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Little Tiger Picture Books

ISBN

9781848577978

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$24.99 | NZ$27.99

Format

286 x 251 mm

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32pp

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Child Non Fiction

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This is poetry at its best - playful, rhythmic, entertaining and informative Space is a popular topic and 2019 marks the anniversary of the moon landing Brilliant for reading aloud Quirky and vibrant illustrations by Cushley bring the words to life Poet James Carter has previously been shortlisted for the CLiPPA award and has also written Once Upon a Raindrop and Once Upon a Star

9781848577145

9781848576544

Through

telescopes

they’d find such things as planets with their

moons

and rings.

They’d learn we’re of the Milky

Way

that stars are all so far away.

That gravity’s the force of space that comets whizz from place to place.

Yet still, to fly was our great aim...

with

planes.

kites

and gliders

balloons

the heavens!

soared UP to

rockets

in 1957

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dogs and

cats

some survived the journey back.

space explorers cosmonauts.

Once Upon a Star James Carter Hernandez, Mar

Once upon a star there were no stars to shine no Sun to rise no Sun to set no day no night nor any time Discover the origins of the universe and how our solar system was formed. The narrative verse takes the reader on an immersive journey through space and time, illuminated by striking, dynamic illustrations. The worlds of poetry and non-fiction collide to create a beautiful, unique picture book about our Sun.

Publication

01 March 2018

Imprint

Little Tiger Picture Books

ISBN

9781848576544

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$24.99 | NZ$27.99

Format

286 x 251 mm

Extent

32pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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A unique book that fuses non-fiction with poetry James Carter's lyrical, engaging verse weaves its way around the story of our Sun Children can learn about how the universe came into being through the magic of poetry The text is accompanied by stunning illustrations that bring the story alive This book would make a perfect classroom accompaniment to learning about space

JULY 2019: MOON LANDING

50 Year Anniversary

9781405206280 Explorers on the Moon Herge and Egmont Books and Michael R. Turner

9781848696679 Moon Britta Teckentrup

9781848577381

9781760503079

The Moon

Hello to You, Moon

Hannah Pang Hengbrook, Thomas

Sally Morgan

JULY 2019: MOON LANDING

50 Year Anniversary

9781787411579 Planetarium Chris Wormell

9781405206273 Destination Moon Egmont Books and Herge

9781787414969

9781787410305

Planetarium Junior Edition

Star Stories

Chris Wormell

Anita Ganeri

JULY 2019: MOON LANDING

50 Year Anniversary

9781783708444

9781787410749

9781848578067

9781787414693

9781787413405

A Day at the Space

The Speed of Starlight

When the Stars Come Out

Planetarium Activity Book

Molly's Moon Mission

Museum Tom Adams

Colin Stuart

Nicola Edwards Cartwright, Lucy Rose

Chris Wormell and Raman Prinja

Duncan Beedie

The World Book Day Monster Adam Guillain and Charlotte Guillain Grey, Ada What will you wear on World Book Day? Anna can’t decide what to dress up as, but her dad knows just what to do to help. He takes Anna to a bookshop where a friendly bookseller helps her to pick out the perfect book for her. Now she knows exactly what to dress up as! But when she goes to school in her monster costume, no one knows what character Anna is supposed to be and she wishes she could share her favourite book with her classmates. Can Anna find someone to share her favourite story with and discover just how much magic is hiding inside a book? Join in the dressing-up fun with bestselling authors and illustrator behind School for Dads in this joyous celebration of books, reading and sharing stories with others.

Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

EUK - Picture Books

ISBN

9781405291859

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

275 x 245 mm

Extent

32pp

Illustrations Age Range

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Category

Child Picture Book

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Tapping into the huge World Book Day phenomenon – a celebration of books reading, authors and illustrators, designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration and marked in over 100 countries all over the world Celebrates the fun of dressing-up as your favourite character on World Book Day Adam and Charlotte Guillain are donating 10% of their royalties to World Book Day Featuring a helpful bookseller and a kind, friendly teacher – celebrating importance of these roles in getting books into the hands of children Important message about helping every child discover the perfect book for them

“I love World Book Day!” Anna cried. “Just three more days to go! But what shall I dress up as? It’s so hard – I just don’t know!”

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She spread out all her picture books And picked her favourite three. “Which character from all of these Should I dress up to be?”

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“I can’t be Big Bad Wolf,” she huffed. “This costume’s far too big!”

“I won’t dress as Rapunzel In this horrid itchy wig!”

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“This dragon suit is boiling hot!”

“And fairies aren’t quite me.”

She closed her eyes and wailed out loud . . .

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The Worry Box Suzanne Chiew Julian, Sean

Murray Bear has lots of worries. What if the waterfall he’s visiting is too loud? What if he’s not very good at climbing? And what if all his friends laugh at him? With the help of his sister, Milly, Murray makes a special box in which to keep all his worries. But can the worry box really help? With wonderfully soft illustrations from Sean Julian (I'll Love You For Ever, A Friend Like You, Bear Can't Sleep!), this is the perfect book for children dealing with anxiety or feeling nervous about starting at a new school or nursery.

Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Little Tiger Picture Books

ISBN

9781848698307

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

280 x 245 mm

Extent

32pp

Illustrations Age Range

Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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A wonderful picture book from Suzanne Chiew and Sean Julian - now available in paperback! Perfect for children coping with anxiety surrounding making new friends and dealing with new experiences, such as starting at a new school or nursery.

“I don’t want to go!” snuffled Murray. “What if the waterfall’s too LOUD? What if it’s so BIG that I get whooshed away?”

Milly squeezed Murray tight. “Waterfalls are big and loud,” she said. “But they’re also beautiful.” “I won’t get whisked away?” asked Murray. “Not with me to hold your paw,” said Milly firmly. Murray thought for a moment then nodded. “Sharing worries always makes them feel smaller,” Milly comforted as they headed for home.

“Worries won’t stop me!” cheered Murray, popping his worry in the box and shutting the lid tight. “Ready?” Milly asked. “Ready!” nodded Murray.

When the very last sandwich was eaten, Milly had a secret to share. “This is my worry box,” she smiled. “When something’s worrying me, I write it down, then I put it inside.” “Does it make your worries disappear?” asked Murray. “Not quite,” said Milly. “But when my worries are in the box they don’t stop me having fun. Let’s make one for you.”

Skipping along the riverbank, the bears spotted dragonflies dancing above their heads. But soon the river raced faster, and there was a roar of water ahead. “Nearly there,” said Milly. “Eeek,” Murray squeaked as they rounded the bend.

This is Frog Harriet Evans Lee, Jacqui This is Frog. Will you help him as he bounces about the rainforest? Let’s jump right in…

Key Information

• • • • Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Little Tiger Picture Books

ISBN

9781848578517

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

Format

292 x 193 mm

Extent

48pp

Illustrations Age Range

Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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This quirky, light-hearted book encourages children’s imaginations to take flight as they help frog bounce about the rainforest The humorous and playful tone will captivate young readers Expressive and striking illustrations which make the story come to life Fun shaped pages that draw readers into the action Also in series: This is Owl

This is Frog. Well, actually, this is Tree Frog, but his friends call him Frog. Frog lives in the rainforest.

Shall we help Frog jump by shaking the book up and down?

Frog?

Oh dear...

Quick – let’s follow him! Use your fingers to run up the page after Frog.

Oops! Maybe you shook a bit too hard...

Spin the book all the way around to help Frog land the right way up.

Great work! Give yourself a round of applause. Hang on â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is it starting to rain?

Can you count the drops?

This is Owl Libby Walden Lee, Jacqui This is Owl. Have you met? No? Well let me introduce you… With flaps and interactive play, this humorous title will have you clapping and flapping along!

Key Information • • Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Little Tiger Picture Books

ISBN

9781848578005

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

Format

292 x 193 mm

Extent

48pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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This quirky, light-hearted book encourages children’s imaginations to take flight as they find owl and help the birds on their adventures The humorous and playful tone will captivate young readers Expressive and striking illustrations which make the story come to life Fun flaps that draw readers into the action

When the Bees Buzzed Off! Lula Bell Bennett, Stephen Uh-oh! The bees have buzzed off and now the minibeasts are in a pickle. Who will pollinate the fruit and flowers? It’s up to three brave bugs to bring those buzzy bees back! Packed with fun flaps, fascinating facts and hilarious asides throughout, When the Bees Buzzed Off! is the perfect book to encourage little ones to think about important environmental issues and explore the natural world! This energetic romp through the wild outdoors is brought to life with bright and engaging illustrations from talented illustrator Stephen Bennett.

Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Little Tiger Picture Books

ISBN

9781848694408

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

280 x 245 mm

Extent

24pp

Illustrations Age Range

Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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SOR

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Features fabulous die-cut cover and flaps throughout. With a strong environmental message, this is the perfect book for encouraging little ones to think about issues of conservation and protecting our natural world. Quirky illustrations from Stephen Bennett and a hilarious text from Lula Bell bring this adventure to life!

They decided that the bravest and cleverest minibeasts should search for the bees.

I’m clever.

Folks, this is not the time to panic.

I’m brave.

I’M PANICKING!!

I’m slimy. Someone has to find the bees.

They must be at the vegetable patch. Let’s go!

And bring them home!

Oh dearie me! No bees means no broccoli for dinner.

YAY! Do you ever stop eating?

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a very hungry caterpillar.

Please find the bees!

This search is fruit-ile.

No. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a caterpillar. Bees have wings.

Bleurgh! Brown leaves taste horrid.

The day grew hotter and hotter, but still there was no sign of the bees. “They must be hiding underground,” panted Beetle. So they scampered and searched in the cool, damp leaf litter.

Hey! A bumblebee nest. The bees must be here. I’m sure of it!

There’s something moving over there. It’s probably going to eat me.

I may love honey, but I’m a moth! Bees have smooth antennae. Mine are feathery.

Boo! Eek!

Just awful.

Terrible day, isn’t it?

Look, I’ve grown frog legs.

Not fair! I want legs too.

Shush! You’ll grow them soon.

Paper World: Planet Earth A one-of-a-kind paper-cut book where geography comes to life! Planet Earth uses ingenious paper cuts to reveal the amazing details of our planet, from bubbling volcanoes to rushing rivers to its boiling hot interior. With detailed art by paper-cut studio Bomboland, a fact-packed text, and flaps and die-cuts on every spread, this unique novelty book will appeal to all the family.

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Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Templar Publishing

ISBN

9781787410411

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$39.99 | NZ$44.99

Format

330 x 225 mm

Extent

30pp

Illustrations Age Range

Series

Category

Child Non Fiction

Terms

SOR

Fantastic flaps and paper cuts offer a 3-D look at our planet Vibrant paper-cut artwork by Italian studio Bomboland Deep die-cuts and integrated flaps on every spread, and a large die-cut through the cover A fact-packed text reveals all the fascinating facts about geographical features, from the ocean floor to the highest mountains

Volcanoes Volcanoes occur where hot liquid rock pushes up through the Earth’s crust and bursts out as an eruption. Boiling hot lava trails down the volcano’s side burning everything in sight, and the most violent eruptions can fling ash, gas and boulders high into the sky! There are about 500 active volcanoes in the world. These are all volcanoes which have erupted at least once in recent history. If a volcano hasn’t erupted for thousands of years but could erupt again in the future, it is called a dormant volcano. If scientists think it hasn’t erupted for more than 10,000 years and will never erupt again, it is classified as an extinct volcano.

Lava flow

Geyser

A geyser is a spring of hot water and gas, heated by volcanic activity.

Lava can travel downhill faster than a person can run!

Fumarole

This is a gap where hot gas leaks through the crust.

Evacuate!

People living near a volcano can study it to tell when it is about to erupt. They must be ready to evacuate in a hurry.

Submarine volcano

Around two-thirds of the world’s volcanoes can’t be seen because they are underwater. These are called submarine volcanoes.

Farming land

The land around volcanoes is usually fertile because of all the minerals in ash and lava. People often farm there, despite the dangers of living beside a volcano!

Main vent

This is the place where lava bursts through the Earth’s crust.

Epicentre This is the point above an earthquake’s starting point.

Magma

Hypocentre This is the exact point underground where a volcano starts.

Molten, liquid rock inside the Earth is called magma. When it reaches the Earth’s surface, it is called lava.

Volcanic vent

Pillow lava

Underwater eruptions create lumpy looking pillow lava. When lava settles on the ocean floor it can build up to make underwater mountains, or islands that poke above the waves.

Magma chamber

The area where magma collects beneath a volcano is called a magma chamber.

Avalanche

Mountains

Occasionally, snow piled up on mountains suddenly slips off, tumbling downhill at great speed. Avalanches can knock down trees and bury whole villages!

Snow line

High mountains have snow and ice at their peak all year round – even in summer. The place where this starts is called the snow line.

Mountains are huge rocky features, towering high over the surface of the Earth. Most formed over millions of years as tectonic movements crumpled rocks in the Earth’s crust. Their jagged peaks and steep slopes were then slowly carved out by the erosive forces of wind, rain and ice. Higher and steeper than hills, mountains are usually at least 600m tall. The highest of them all is Mt Everest, looming 8,850m above sea level. It is part of the Himalayan mountain range. Chains of mountains like these cover around 20 per cent of our planet’s surface!

Skiing

Mountain weather

Mountain slopes are popular holiday destinations, as they offer hiking in summer and skiing in winter.

Mountaineering

Mountains are often covered in clouds and have lots of rain.

Some mountains can only be climbed by experts, using equipment such as ice picks, crampon shoes and safety harnesses. Mountaineers face many hazards as they climb, including blizzards and falling rocks.

Mountains are so big they can block rain so that one side of a mountain experiences much more rain than the other side!

Peak

The mountain’s highest point is its peak, or summit. On high mountains, it is an area of bare rock and snow, but on lower peaks it can still be grassy.

Base

The bottom of the mountain is called the base. Mountains’ heights are measured from sea level rather than from their base.

Pyroclastic flow

Sometimes a fast cloud of very hot air, ash and rocks bursts out of a volcano, travelling at speeds of up to 200km/h and destroying everything in its path.

Fold mountain

The most common type of mountains, these occur when huge layers of rock crash together making the plates buckle or fold – a bit like folding a piece of cloth. Fold mountains create long chains of mountains, like the Himalayas.

Cone-shaped

Over many eruptions, layers of lava and ash build up to create a cone-shaped volcano.

Block mountain

Also known as fault mountains, these occur where there is a crack, or fault, in the Earth’s crust. The crust splits into blocks, which are pushed up or down by the movement of tectonic plates. Block mountains usually have a steep front and a sloping back.

Dome mountain

Dome mountains form where magma pushes up against Earth’s crust, making it swell into a dome shape. The magma doesn’t break the surface (as it would at a volcano), but instead gradually hardens into rock. Eventually the mountain’s outer layer is worn away, revealing the dome-shaped rock beneath.

Build-up to eruption

Long before an eruption, magma starts to gather in the magma chamber under a volcano. It builds in pressure until it reaches bursting point and erupts through the main vent.

Accumulation zone

The starting point of a glacier is a high, cold place where snow can build up without melting.

Moraine

As a glacier moves, it pulls grit and soil with it. This piles up in ridges called moraines along the glacier’s edges.

Glaciers Glaciers are huge masses of ice, which form over hundreds of years as snow piles into layers and gets squeezed together. Some glaciers are like icy rivers winding downhill, while others cover huge areas of land or stretch over the sea. Although glaciers are made of solid ice, they move very slowly as they are pulled along by their own weight. Moving glaciers drag rock and earth along with them – like sandpaper, this wears away the land around it. Eventually the glacier will come to a halt when it reaches warmer lands and melts, or if it gets to the sea and breaks up into icebergs.

Advance and retreat

Most glaciers move, or ‘advance’, at a pace of about 1m a day. If a glacier melts faster than it can move, it is called a ‘retreating’ glacier.

Tributary glacier

Tributaries are small glaciers that merge with a larger one.

Terminus

The terminus (or snout) is where the glacier finally stops – either when it melts or when it reaches the sea. It is like a high, icy cliff.

Tidewater glacier

Glaciers that reach the sea break up into small icebergs which float away and eventually melt.

Meltwater streams

When a glacier melts, its meltwater pools into lakes or runs off in narrow streams. Meltwater is usually bright blue.

In the City Dominika Lipniewska

Get ready to explore the city! Dominika Lipniewska takes us on a magical journey through a day in the life of a city. With bold and distinctive graphics and lots of detail for children to explore, In the City covers every aspect of the features one is likely to find in cities throughout the world – from buildings of every shape and size, the many different modes of transport, bustling market places, parks and zoos and all the different people one is likely to find.

Key Information • Publication

01 July 2019

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Imprint

Button Books

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ISBN

9781787080300

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$27.99 | NZ$29.99

Format

295 x 220 mm

Extent

48pp

Illustrations Age Range

Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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SOR

For ages 5 to 10 Striking and bold illustrations. Covers buildings, transport, market places, parks, zoos and people found in cities throughout the world A magical journey through a day in the life of a city

I thought I saw a... Monkey! Lydia Nichols

This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in w ith a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the monkey hiding in every scene. Is it riding on the trolley? Or hiding in the biscuit aisle? Just push the slider to find out? W ith beautiful artw ork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family w ill enjoy reading and playing w ith this delightful novelty series.

Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Templar Publishing

ISBN

9781787413832

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Binding

Board Book

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Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$15.99

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Format

160 x 160 mm

Extent

10pp

Illustrations Age Range

Series

Category

Child Novelty

Terms

SOR

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Sturdy and satisfying sliders are perfect for babies and toddlers Stylish and amusing artwork form google doodler Lydia Nichols Show's familiar scenes from day-to-day life - the monkey is hiding somew here round the supermarket The I thought I saw a... series has sold over 80,000 w orldw ide

I thought I saw a monkey...

Is it in the trolley?

I thought I saw a monkey...

Is it behind the tins?

I thought I saw a... Penguin! Lydia Nichols

This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in w ith a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the penguin hiding in every scene. Is it sw imming in the sea? Or playing in the sand? Just push the slider to find out! W ith beautiful artw ork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family w ill enjoy reading and playing w ith this fresh new novelty series.

Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Templar Publishing

ISBN

9781787413825

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Binding

Board Book

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Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$15.99

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Format

160 x 160 mm

Extent

10pp

Illustrations Age Range

Series

Category

Child Novelty

Terms

SOR

Key Information •

Sturdy and satisfying sliders are perfect for babies and toddlers Stylish and amusing artwork form google doodler Lydia Nichols Show's familiar scenes from day-to-day life - the penguin is hiding somew here on the beach The I thought I saw a... series has sold over 80,000 worldwide

I thought I saw a penguin...

Is it behind the sunshade?

I thought I saw a penguin...

Is it behind the sandcastle?

I thought I saw a... bear! Lydia Nichols

This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the bear hiding in every scene. Is it in the car? Or on the train? Just push the slider to find out! With beautiful artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing along with this fresh new novelty series.

Author Details

Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Templar Publishing

ISBN

9781783707140

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$15.99

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Format

160 x 160 mm

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Extent

10pp

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Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Novelty

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Lydia Nichols is an illustrator and designer. By day she doodles for Google and by night she draws anthropomorphic objects and animals. Most people describe her work as charming and whimsical. They describe her as redheaded.

Key Information Brand new pre-school novelty series Sturdy and satisfying sliders are perfect for babies and toddlers Stylish and amusing artwork from Google doodler Lydia Nichols Shows familiar scenes from day-to-day life. The bear is hiding around different types of transport.

I thought I saw a... dinosaur! Lydia Nichols

This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the dinosaur hiding in every scene. Is it behind the sofa? Or in the show er? Just push the slider to find out! With beautiful artw ork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing with this fresh new novelty series.

Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Templar Publishing

ISBN

9781783706648

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$15.99

Format

160 x 160 mm

Extent

10pp

Illustrations Age Range

Series

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Key Information â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Brand new pre-school novelty series Sturdy and satisfying sliders are perfect for babies and toddlers Stylish and amusing artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols Show s familiar scenes from day-to-day life - the dinosaur is hiding somewhere round the house.

I thought I saw a... lion! Lydia Nichols

This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the lion hiding in every scene. Is it in the restaurant? Or at the hairdresser's? Just push the slider to find out! With beautiful artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing with this fresh new novelty series.

Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Templar Publishing

ISBN

9781783707621

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$15.99

Format

160 x 160 mm

Extent

10pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Novelty

Terms

SOR

RELIST

Key Information â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Brand new pre-school novelty series Sturdy and satifsying sliders are perfect for babies and toddlers Stylish and amusing artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols Show s familiar scenes from day-to-day life - the lion is hiding somew here round the town.

I thought I saw an… elephant! Lydia Nichols

This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the elephant hiding in every scene. Is it behind the tree? Or on the slide? Just push the slider to find out! With beautiful artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing with this fresh new novelty series.

Author Details Lydia Nichols is an illustrator and designer. By day she doodles for Google and by night she draws anthropomorphic objects and animals. Most people describe her work as charming and whimsical. They describe her as redheaded.

Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Templar Publishing

ISBN

9781783707119

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$15.99

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Format

160 x 160 mm

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Extent

10pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Novelty

Terms

SOR

RELIST

Key Information Brand new pre-school novelty series Sturdy and satifsying sliders are perfect for babies and toddlers Stylish and amusing artwork from Google doodler Lydia Nichols Shows familiar scenes from day-to-day life. The elephant is hiding somewhere round the park.

Moo Moo Moo on the Farm Maxime Lebrun Otter, Isabel Mummy Mouse can’t find her babies anywhere! Join her search as she hunts high and low across the farm. With flaps to lift and peek-through holes, there’s lots to spot, count and discover along the way.

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01 July 2019

Imprint

Little Tiger Novelty

ISBN

9781848577589

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

Format

276 x 156 mm

Extent

12pp

Illustrations Age Range

Series

Category

Child Novelty

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By following a single character, Mummy Mouse, the reader will explore a farm, full of cute animals and fun surprises waiting under flaps. Illustrator Maxime Lebrun brings a Pixar-esque quality to the illustrations which make the book commercially appealing. Facts and fiction are entwined allowing readers to learn through entertainment. Also available: Down, Down, Down in the Sea and Up, Up, Up in the Tree.

What yummy treats can you find in the fridge?

Can you hear some

scratching in the cupboard?

’s ho

hidin

in here?

Woof!

Now Mouse is in the kitchen, she still feels in the dark. “Where are you little mice?” she squeaks. She only hears a bark!

Would you like to play?

Honk!

Is there something

’s

in ing d i h

behind

the bulru s

the bush?

he s?

Can you see a

ripple?

I haven’t seen any little mice.

Over at the busy pond the ducks all splash and splish. Mouse sees a little ripple but it’s just a friendly fish!

Mummy Mouse is tired now, It’s been a fruitless quest. “I’ll curl up in the barn,” she thinks, “And have a little rest.”

Come in here!

Can you remember everything you’ve seen inside this book? Can you find them all again? Go back and take a look!

Mummy Mouse is tired now, It’s been a fruitless quest. “I’ll curl up in the barn,” she thinks, “And have a little rest.”

She creeps into the big red barn, and can’t believe her eyes. Here are all her little mice – the animals shout, “SURPRISE!”

a hen

a piglet

a duckling

a flying bird

a goose

a duck

a cockerel

a spider

a beetle

a goat

a calf

a hay bale

a bucket

a foal

a watering can

a sheared sheep

a tractor

wellington boots

a butterfly

milk

honey

an apple

a teapot

a turkey

a cat

a dragonfly

a frog

bees

a kitten

a duckling

a lilypad

flowers

a lamb

a fish

a pile of logs

Choo Choo Peekaboo Zebra is trying to paint but his hilarious animal friends are causing chaos! Lift the flaps to discover bouncing baboons, roller-skating rabbits and dirt-biking Dalmatians. Perfect for little ones who love things that GO!

Key Information

• Publication

01 July 2019

Imprint

Little Tiger Novelty

ISBN

9781788812023

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

196 x 181 mm

Extent

18pp

Illustrations Age Range

Series

Category

Child Novelty

Terms

SOR

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A new sturdy lift-the-flap adventure from Gareth Lucas, winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards (Picture Book and Toddler) 2016 for Peekaboo A to Z! With a brilliantly funny text and characterful illustrations throughout. A book of vehicles with added vroom!