Tiny press. Big stories. Red Paper Kite
Catalogue 2022
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Tiny press. Big stories Imagination | Dreams | Bravery | Mindfulness
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The Story of Girl and Fish When a special fish is bumped out of a speeding truck, Girl must figure out a way to rescue him. Fish needs salty water to live but there are no solutions to be found in Girl’s kitchen or in her mountain town. Girl and Fish must adventure somewhere new. Girl’s courageous rescue mission starts in the hills of Colombia taking the reader on an extraordinary journey across mountains, dense forests and the desert. This beautiful environmentally conscious story explores how we might best take care of the animals with which we share our world. Themes The environment, nature, friendship, unconditional love, solidarity, courage, animal rescue. Selling points • • •
Environmentally conscious story & production Inclusive and diverse story set in Colombia Invites consideration of the environment and others
About the author/illustrator Dr. Carolina Parada was born in a city perched in the mountains of Colombia. Carolina has a PhD in developmental biology and works as a researcher. She combines her scientific activities with her illustration/writing career. Her inspiration for both science and art comes largely from the perfection and imperfections of nature. She currently lives in Paris. This is her first picture book.
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Children’s picture book
ISBN 978 0 648 50 26 78
March 2022 40pp, HB, 255mm x 250mm x 10mm RRP AU$26.99 NZ$28.99
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A girl on a rescue mission to save her fish.
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Shadow and the Girl Jeanette Stampone + Demelsa Haughton
A giant girl towers over Shadow. Driven by fear, Shadow runs. And so does the girl. But can they really run from each other? With exquisite illustrations, Shadow and the Girl is an imaginative tale full of movement. Young readers will be enthralled by the fast-paced story that leads to a heartwarming ending. This book will encourage children to embrace their own shadows and gain self-confidence. Themes Self-confidence, fear, bravery, self acceptance, emotions.
Printed on stone paper | no trees | no water | 70% less CO2 emmissions
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Children’s picture book
ISBN 978 0 6486 74221
APRIL 2022 40pp, HB, 255mm x 250mm x 10mm RRP AU$26.99 NZ$28.99
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Can you run away from yourself?
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A book about making friends ... with yourself.
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Daisy and Bear and the very ordinary day Haylee hackenberg + Bianca Pozzi Daisy and Bear live in a small house. They do the same ordinary things every day. But maybe not so ordinary... Follow the adventures of this delightful brother and sister duo as they find the sparkle and fun in the daily routine of family life. With charming pencil illustrations by Bianca Pozzi, this is a delightful book that values innocence, imaginative play and love.
Themes Imagination, creativity, play and family relationships, mindfulness.
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Children’s picture book
ISBN 978 0 648 674209 40pp, HB, 255mm x 250mm x 10mm RRP AU$26.99 NZ$28.99
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Finding the extraodinary in the ordinary.
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The Lost Moustache Vikki Conley + Caterina Metti When Frankie finds a moustache, she is completely baffled. Who loses a moustache? Frankie launches an investigation, determined to return the moustache to its rightful owner. Engaging, amusing and delightfully quirky.
Themes Creativity, imagination, curiosity, theatre, dressing-up.
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Children’s picture book
ISBN 978 0 648 674207 40pp, HB, 255mm x 250mm x 10mm RRP AU$26.99 NZ$28.99
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But who loses a moustache? An investigation with a twist.
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Claudette Hélène Magisson
Loutka is a brilliant puppet maker. All of his creations work perfectly, just as he expects them to. Except for Claudette. She is a rickety misfit who longs for freedom and adventure. What can be done with such a puppet? Loutka doesn’t know. So Claudette stays on the shelf. Until one incredible day …
Themes Independence, freedom, finding your true self.
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Children’s picture book
ISBN 978 0 648 4502 3 8 40pp, HB, 315 mm x 235 mm x 11mm RRP AU$26.99 NZ$28.99
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A modern fairytale about freedom and finding one’s true self.
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HUGO
The boy with the curious mark
Yohann Devezy + Manuela Adreani
HUGO was born with a beautifully curious mark. Although it is something special, HUGO is concerned: he has never seen a rainbow mark on anyone else. Determined to find that someone else, HUGO sets out on a rollercoaster of emotions and adventure. He searches crowded spots in his city, experiencing a rich array of human difference, but his quest seems to be in vain. But just as he gives up, something amazing happens ...
Themes Diversity, acceptance, difference, kindness, LGBTIQ+ inclusivity.
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Children’s picture book
ISBN 978 0 6484502 07 40pp, HB, 255mm x 250mm x 10mm RRP AU$26.99 NZ$28.99
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Celebrating diversity
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Snoozette Valentine Paradis + Caterina Metti When the eccentric tea-drinking Snoozette boils her kettle, she has no idea of the ethereal experiences ahead of her. Strolling through the sky, concocting potions with raindrops, eating fairy floss and even collecting clouds! But is Snoozette dreaming it all? Or could she possibly be awake? This whimsical story takes the reader on a gentle journey through a character’s mind. Children will be captivated by the transformation of swirling steam clouds into everyday objects, throwing Snoozette into a series of perplexing situations.
Themes Wonder of imagination, daydreaming, boredom, inventing.
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Children’s picture book
ISBN 978 0 6484852 09 40pp, HB, 255mm x 350mm x 10mm RRP AU$26.99 NZ$28.99
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Exploring imagination, day dreaming, and the importance of boredom to create.
A book about imagination, daydreaming and the importance of using boredom to reinvent oneself.
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Miss Eliza Flowerdew can nearly touch the ceiling Brenda Gurr + Hélène Magisson
Do we keep growing up and up as we grow older? Lucy’s mum is taller than her. Her grandad is even taller. So Lucy longs to take a peek at the very elderly Miss Eliza Flowerdew - at her age [99] she might even be able to touch the ceiling. But is Lucy brave enough to find out the truth? This is a magical story that explores how we can make incorrect assumptions about people. Along with Lucy, children will discover the rich experiences that make up a long life, the importance of memories, and how the most unlikely friendships can be formed.
Themes Growing up, friendship, curiosity, intergenerational relationships, memories.
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Children’s picture book
ISBN 978 0 648 5023 02 40pp, HB, 255mm x 250mm x 10mm RRP AU$26.99 NZ$28.99
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A story about growing up and up and up ...
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