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2016

In this issue:

The Granimal is hatched The Shmoogly Boo bursts onto the scene Big Dog is brought down to size Revealed: What happened to Boris?

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In a flash, Squiz jumped up the bars of the gate and, with a flick of his bushy tail, flipped the latch so that the gate, with Big Dog stuck in it, swung open.

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Fairy House 978-1-907432-19-4 (paper back)

Big Dog and Squiz 978-1-907432-21-7

Sniff 978-1-907432-18-7 (paper back)

Do Not Disturb The Dragon! 978-1-907432-17-0

E is for Egypt 978-1-907432-15-6

F is for Football 978-1-907432-16-3

Scram Sam! 978-1-907432-07-1

L is for London 978-1-907432-08-8

“Too late!” hissed theThe bull. Shmoogly “Lucky escape!” said Big Dog.

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Welcome to our 2016 brochure and the launch of our fabulous new titles, including The Granimal – our first early reader.

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GRANIMAL Deep in a forest lies Pug’s Hole – home to a group of peculiar and opinionated creatures, who like nothing better than to eat, sleep and ponder over the world around them. And what could provide something better to think about than the arrival of a mysterious, large, pink egg? Who or what will hatch out of it and what adventures will result?

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Perhaps you have a friend like Big Dog – someone who will lead you on an adventure, carry you across a stream, clear a path for you and help you on your way.

But perhaps one day, your friend may need your help in return.

This story explores the friendship between Big Dog and Squiz – a squirrel. Follow them as they set off to explore and see how Squiz’s quick thinking helps to save the day.

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Lloyd Sherratt/Lynne Hudson A3M79 & YBCS/5AC 3–6 years Paperback/ 245 x 278 mm (portrait) 32 pages/full colour 978-1-907432-21-7 £6.99

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Who’s afraid of the big, bad Shmoogly Boo? Not Harry.

The Shmoogly Boo tries everything – he grows long teeth, he buzzes like a bee, he changes shape. You’d be amazed, scared too most likely – but brave Harry isn’t fazed. Not until ...

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Sometimes the things you own become a part of you, and that’s how Scruffy feels about his blanket.

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Have you ever or cleaned eaten blue eggs your teeth blue toothpaste with the top of a blue or travelled on double-decker bus?

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This story is told entirely through Sally Barton’s beautiful illustrations and makes us think about our position in the world. The reader is drawn through a hole in the hedge into an enchanted world within. And whether you believe in fairies or not, there’s a hidden, magical world of animals, birds and nature that does exist.

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Kaushik Viswanath/Shilpa Ranade A3M79 & YBCS/5AC 3–7 years Paperback/ 278 x 216mm 32 pages/full colour 978-1-907432-06-4 £5.99

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Three Silly Chickens Nora, Dora and Flora are three silly chickens who constantly bicker over who is the most beautiful.

Fed up with the endless squabbles, the other chickens in the henhouse suggest they ask the farmer. But surely he’ll put these tasty-looking birds in his pot!

Concerned for their welfare, the friendly Old Goat grants them three wishes. But will they use them wisely?

Not these silly birds ...

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Tanya Fenton A3M79 & YBCS/5AC 3–6 years Paperback/ 245 by 278 mm 32 pages/full colour 978-1-907432-11-8 £6.99

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Karen Hodgson/Rebecca Griffiths A3M79 & YBCS/5AC 2–6 years Paperback/ 278 x 216mm 32 pages/full colour 978-1-907432-04-0 £5.99

Bella’s Bubble All children love bubbles. Bella’s Bubble tells the story of an enormous bubble, which is whisked off on an exciting journey. Young children will be gripped with suspense as the bubble races across town, meeting danger at every point.

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Move over The Naughtiest Girl in the School! Eat your heart out Horrid Henry!

There’s a new kid on the block and her attitude stinks. Children aged 2–5 will be captivated by the rude redhead, who becomes ever-uglier as she ignores warnings from her family until finally she gets her come-uppance.

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Karen Hodgson/Harriet Rowe A3M79 & YBCS/5AC 2–5 years Paperback/ 278 x 216mm 32 pages/full colour 978-1-907432-05-7 £5.99

The Teeny-Weeny Walking Stick ” “soft, subtle and homely School Librarian The

This heart-warming tale of childhood innocence and imagination will enchant small children and parents alike. Beautifully told and illustrated, it is perfect for 3 to 7-year-olds as a bedtime story, and for slightly older children to read to themselves.

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Karen Hodgson/Sally Anne Lambert A3M79 & YBCS/5AC 3–7 years Paperback/ 278 x 216mm 32 pages/full colour 978-1-907432-02-6 £5.99

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The King Who Wanted More is wonderfully illustrated with each page a work of art. This traditional-style tale is destined to become a classic. It tells the story of a greedy king who is outwitted by a shepherd and learns an important lesson in the process.

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More than just a lively and fun rhyming story with an entertaining twist at the end, this book offers a great way of coping with grumpy children.

Faced with a moody Hugh, his resourceful mum challenges him to make everything blue.

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