Red Paper Kite | Catalogue 2023

Poppy, The Queen and The Chair

Vikki Marmaras + Caterina Metti

The sweetest tantrum.

Poppy is a Princess, and she deserves the best. Nothing but the best. In this sweet story, the Queen is like any mum: she goes to extraordinary lengths to sooth her daughter’s tantrum. Even giving up her throne! But, alas that is not the best seat in the palace.

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The Story of Girl & Fish Carolina Parada

A story of joyful tears.

When a special fish is bumped out of a speeding truck, a 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 …

Themes

Environment, friendship, empathy, eco-conscious, adventure, nature, courage

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Shadow and The Girl

Jeanette Stampone + Demelsa Haughton

Can we outrun our shadow and deep fears... and if we really even want to?

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, Shad ow 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.

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Can you run away from yourself? Do you even want to?

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Daisy and Bear and The Very Ordinary Day

Haylee Hackenberg + Bianca Pozzi

Happiness hides in the ordinary.

Daisy and Bear live in a small house. They do the same ordinary things every day. But maybe, it’s not so ordinary at all. Follow the adventures of this delight ful brother and sister duo as they find the sparkle and fun in the daily routine of family life.

Themes

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Finding the extraordinary 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

imagination, curiosity, theatre, dressing-up

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But who loses a moustache?

A story with an unexpected twist.

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Claudette

Hélène Magisson

Long Listed | ABIA AWARDS Small Publishers’ Children’s Book of the Year 2021

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

A modern fairytale about freedom and finding one’s true self.

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PRIDE

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.

just as he gives up, something amazing happens ...

acceptance, difference, kindness, LGBTIQ+

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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.

SOLD: GERMAN

A book about imagination, daydreaming and the importance of using boredom to reinvent oneself.

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Miss Eliza Fowerdew 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

SOLD: SLOVAK

A story about growing up and up and up ...

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