Ivy Kids Catalogue 2013

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TITLES 2013


COOL BOOKS FOR CREATIVE

KIDS


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Doo-Doo Doodles

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Make Faces

17 I Love Photo Sticker!

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Do Nice. Be Kind. Spread Happy

18 My Nail Parlor

5

Secrets of the Apple Tree

19 Temporary Tattoo Studio

33 Make a Mobile

6

Sploodles!

20 Disaster: Planet Earth!

34 Outdoor Wonderland

7

Splories!

21 Eye Benders

35 Super Gliders

8

Zoo Faces

22 Paper Pets

36 Shrink Charms

9

Totally Epic Headdresses

23 Cards That Pop

37 Glam My Watch

10

Myths in 30 Seconds

24 Where Does My Dinner Come From? 38 Lucky Origami

11

Space in 30 Seconds

25 Flowerpot Farm

39 Secret Origami series

12

Wild About Horses

26 This Was Made by Me

40 Feltie Fashion

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Painting Face

27 This Belongs to Me

41 Feltie Friends series

14

My Petite Patisserie

28 A Year in My Life

42 Wall Art series

15

My Sketch & Flip Wardrobe

29 My Life in a Book

43 Fashion Rookie

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Make Your Own Superhero Movie

30 String Things

44 Paper Mayhem series

31 Paper Play, Tape Makes

45 Fontastic

32 Explore series

46 Little Learners series 47 Test Lab, Kitchen Chaos 48 Contacts

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Spring 2014 Doo-Doo Doodles Age 5+ Don’t be shy, do a poo in this book! In fact, do lots! This fun doodie-themed doodle book is

A light-hearted, poothemed doodle book

waiting to be covered with icky pictures and gloopy, poopy drawings. Guaranteed to have kids in fits of giggles, the drawing activities are funny (and even occasionally educational!). Grace Danico’s lovely illustrations provide the backdrop for the droppings and Chris Harrison’s

Potty humor will have kids in fits of giggles

comic writing adds wit to the potty humor. Kids will be desperate to do a doo-doo doodle!

Specification 279mm x 216mm, 64pp, 4-col throughout, paperback

Pencil illustrations provide a pretty backdrop to the droppings!


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Fall 2013 Make Faces Age 5+ Did your mother ever tell you it was rude to make faces? Well not anymore! Scribble silly pictures in

Witty, whimsical doodle prompts

this lighthearted doodle book with a difference. The funny, quirky drawing prompts will engage young and old, boys and girls, artists and amateurs alike. Add features to fruit to create cool characters, artfully arrange objects to make face-shapes, and add expressions to people and

Beautiful, simple, ink artwork

things! There’s no pressure to be an accomplished artist, as the humorous face-based art activities are drawn in Abigail Burch’s wonderfully carefree illustrative style. Encourages kids to be creative

Specification 279mm x 216mm, 96pp, 4-col throughout, paperback

Other titles Animoodles

Rights Sold UK, ANZ

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Spring 2014 Do Nice. Be Kind. Spread Happy Age 7+ Niceness ninjas and happiness heroes, unite! This quirky book is jam packed with awesome activities

for

spreading

joy

and

A bumper book of kindness acts for kids

kindness

throughout the land, with a side order of magic and mischief. Are you sneaky enough to pull off a “reverse robbery,” by sliding a treat into someone’s bag or pocket? Or become a mean,

Fun and quirky approach makes the subject cool

clean, tidying machine, picking trash off the street? Evidence shows that kids (and adults!) who act kindly are happier and more popular, proving that it really is nice to be nice.

Specification 279mm x 216mm, 112pp, 4-col throughout, paperback

Colorful and attractive illustrations make the pages pop


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Fall 2013 Secrets of the Apple Tree Age 3+ Who lives around the apple tree? Shine a light

Nonfiction first nature book for young children

behind the page and see . . . This beautifully illustrated book will introduce children to the joys of nature, and show what wonderful secrets are revealed if you look a little closer. By holding Explores a single habitat in detail

a light behind each page, children can see the creatures who make a tree their home, from the worms who live among the roots to the birds who nest high up in the branches. The clever “see-through” reading technique creates an experience of interactive learning, simultaneously showing both the surface and what is hidden underneath.

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to s in s

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e

Other titles Secrets of the Pumpkin Patch Secrets of the Seashore Secrets of the Riverbank

ge to light pa

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hold th e

Specification 260mm x 260mm, 36pp, 4-col throughout, hardback

Children can “see through” the pages by holding a light behind them, revealing something hidden

id e hid d e

n

Rights sold UK, ANZ

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Spring 2014 Sploodles! Age 7+ Use every color of the rainbow to draw a mermaid climbing a tree! Use straight lines to draw a fluffy

Over 9,000 possible doodle instructions

bunny sailing a tiny boat! This zany drawing book makes doodling into a fun-filled game. Use the split-page randomizer to get a drawing instruction that is totally bonkers. The top level of the split tells you how to do your sploodle. The middle level tells you who to sploodle, and

Makes drawing a fun-filled challenge

the bottom tells you what they should be doing. Once you have your instruction, flip to the sketchbook and start sploodling! Specification 270mm x 210mm, 96pp, 4-col throughout, semi-concealed wiro, split pages

Playful illustrations complement the quick-fire nature of the activity


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Spring 2014 Splories! Age 7+ This zany writing book will spark the imagination, and make story-telling into a fun-filled game.

Over 9,000 possible doodle instructions

Randomly flip the split-page section at the front of this book to get a mashed-up splory writing instruction that is totally crazy. The top level of the split tells you what sort of splory to write. The middle level tells you who is in your splory, and the bottom tells you what they should be

Makes writing a fun-filled challenge

doing. Once you have your instruction, flip to the notebook section and write your splory!

Specification 270mm x 210mm, 96pp, 4-col throughout, semi-concealed wiro, split pages

Playful illustrations complement the wacky nature of the activity

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Spring 2014 Zoo Faces Age 7+ This funky papercraft and costume title by Hattie Newman contains the push-out pieces to create

Fabulous animal masks to make from press-out pieces

ten beautiful and easy to assemble animal face masks, including a zebra, a praying mantis, a tiger, and more. An accessible but rewarding crafting

activity,

the

assembly

instructions

are presented with simple, illustrated step-bysteps. The finished masks can be then used for

Cool, contemporary designs by TOP paper artist Hattie Newman

costume parties, parades, or simply for hours of imaginative play.

A fun paper craft and costume activity

Specification 279mm x 216mm, 112pp, 4-col throughout, paperback with perforated press-out pieces


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Spring 2014 Totally Epic Headdresses Age 7+ Forget flimsy paper hats. Be the coolest kid at the party with one of these totally epic paper headdresses. Inside the pages of this book are

Fabulous headdresses to assemble from press-out pieces

the push-out pieces to make five awesome headgear creations, including a Native American feathered headdress, a Mexican Day of the Dead skull, a dreamy midsummer’s night fairy crown, an imperial pharaoh’s headdress and a fabulous

Cool, contemporary designs by paper artist Hattie Newman

fruity carnival bonnet. Following the simple stepby-steps, with just a dab of glue and some sticky tape, kids can whip up a mega piece of costume to wear for a party, a festival, a parade, or just for fun.

Specification 279mm x 216mm, 76pp, 4-col throughout, paperback with perforated press-out pieces

A fun paper craft and costume activity

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Just published 30 Seconds series - Myths Age 8+ This fresh and energetic series

30 marvellous myths from around the world

takes a rapid-fire “look and

are retold, each explained in neat 30-second

learn� approach to curriculum-

soundbites and supported by 3-second flash

linked

key

summaries with cool, colorful artwork in this

topics in each title are explained

attention-grabbing title. Words and illustrations

in neat 30-second soundbites,

are used memorably, making key stories from

supported

subjects.

by

The

30

flash

a range of cultures accessible and engaging

summaries, extra facts and info,

for young readers. Six themed sections cover

and cool artwork. And if all that

Creation Myths, Quests & Adventures, Creatures

isn't stimulating enough, then

& Monsters, Heroes & Tricksters, Earth, Water &

the

Sky, and Gods & Goddesses.

3-minute

3-second

active

missions

included throughout will further challenge lively young minds.

Specification 230mm x 180mm, 96pp, 4-col throughout, paperback

Other titles Human Body Planet Earth Ideas That Changed the World Life on Earth

Rights sold Myths: UK, ANZ, French


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Just published 30 Seconds series - Space Age 8+ This

attention-grabbing

title

is

perfect

for

inquisitive cosmic kids aged 8—12. Topics range

An attention-grabbing approach to curriculum-linked reference subjects

from the Big Bang theory and ways in which scientists think the Universe might end, to what we know about distant planets and galaxies, as well as mind-boggling ideas about dark matter and aliens. Facts and information are delivered in bite-sized morsels, while exciting mini-missions

30 key topics, 30-second soundbites, 3-second summaries, and 3-minute challenges

challenge readers to test facts or find out more.

Lively design and fun cartoon-style artwork

Rights sold Space: UK, ANZ, French


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Spring 2014 Wild About Horses Age 7+ With quizzes, coloring activities, information, and

fact

flashes,

this

fun

book

contains

everything a kid needs to become a horse and

Fun facts and activities for horse and pony-mad kids

pony expert. From how to properly care for them to all the exciting things they can do together, From grooming, tacking up, and jumping to gymkhanas, this exciting and informative book is jam-packed with fun activities on everything

Information on breeds, horse sports, caring for horses, and more

horse-related. Fresh and modern illustration updates this perennially popular subject.

Specification 279mm x 216mm, 80pp, 4-col throughout, paperback

Other titles Wild About Cats Wild About Dogs

Modern illustration style updates this perennially popular topic


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Spring 2014 Painting Face Age 11+ This clever face painting book makes high art wearable, and allows you to get inside a number

A radically innovative approach to the topic

of modern masterpieces—literally! A fresh and radical way to get kids engaged with and enjoying modern art, 10 famous pieces are translated into fun face paint designs, with easy to follow stepby-steps. Info spreads throughout the book give context to the history and the background of

Ten modern art masterpieces transformed into face paint designs

the artists and their work, encouraging kids to think about the concepts and themes within the artworks.

Specification 279mm x 216mm, 80pp, 4-col throughout, paperback

Introduces the ideas and origins of ten key modern art movements


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Spring 2014 My Petite Patisserie Age 9+ Ooh

la

la!

In

this

patisserie-themed

first

cookbook, each recipe comes with its own specially designed press-out paper packaging or

Pretty cookbook featuring simple versions of French patisserie and sweet recipes

decoration. Easy versions of classic French treats are featured, such as tartes au citron, financiers, and

madeleines.

The

paper

press-outs

for

presenting the finished sweets range from simple gift boxes and lace doilies, to paper butterfly

Press-out paper makes included for presenting your finished recipes

decals. The simplified recipes are explained with illustrated step-by-step instructions, and introductory tips and cooking techniques are also covered. Specification 300mm x 250mm, 100pp, 4-col throughout, paperback, perforated press-out pieces

Presented with a chic, vintage, 1950s French illustration style


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Spring 2014 My Sketch & Flip Wardrobe Age 7+ Discover the outfits hiding in your closet, and be your own fashion stylist with My Sketch & Flip

Split-page fashion drawing book to mix and match outfits

Wardrobe! Just draw your own clothes onto the split pages, and flip through your own wardrobe to assemble cute and cool outfits. At the front of the book, a selection of inspirational illustrations and fashion tips explain how to compose outfits in well-known styles, such as bohemian, preppy,

Inspiration section gives hints and tips on how to create classic styles

and tomboy. This title doubles as a fun drawing and coloring activity, and is also a fabulous fashion tool for experimenting with different looks and trends. Great styling tool as well as a fun activity book

Specification 270mm x 140mm, 56pp, 4-col throughout, wirobound, split pages


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Spring 2014 Make Your Own Superhero Movie Age 9+ Picture the scene . . . you’re the writer, director, producer, and star actor in your own epic superhero blockbuster. Sounds too good to be

Concise, jargon-free guide that takes kids through the process of making their own movie

true? It’s not! This hands-on, practical book will run you through the process of making your own totally awesome superhero movie, from writing the script, through designing the costumes, shooting, and editing, to showing your finished movie. Along the way you’ll learn about the

Practical and to-the-point—everything in the book relates directly to the project

different types of shot, how to choose the right location, how to design a knockout poster for your film, storyboarding, and more!

Specification 279mm x 216mm, 48pp, 4-col throughout, paperback,

Other titles Make Your Own Horror Movie Make Your Own Action Movie

Mix of photography and illustration gives a cool, unisex, DIY comic strip vibe


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Spring 2014 I Love Photo Sticker! Age 7+ Inspired by the popularity of purikura sticker photobooths, we bring you I Love Photo Sticker! Simply glue photos of you and your friends on

15 themed collage pages for children to attach photos of themselves and their friends

to the themed collage pages, then decorate your pictures with some of the 500+ cute stickers. Add bunny ears, bows and accessories, as well as pretty kawaii decals. When your collage is complete, you can tear it out and fill in the details

Over 500 cute kawaii-themed vinyl stickers

of your happy memory on the back, and give it as a gift to a friend. Or fix it to your wall or keep in your locker to treasure your sweet memories forever!

Specification 210mm x 148mm, 52pp, 4-col throughout, paperback, perforated pages and vinyl stickers

Completed collages can be torn out and given as gifts to friends


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Spring 2014 My Nail Parlor Age 7+ With My Nail Parlor, kids can find high fashion at their fingertips! Using the three double-ended nail

18 step-by-step DIY designs, plus over 80 more nail art ideas

art pens and easy to follow step-by-step instructions, children can experiment with their own personal sense of style, turning their nails into miniature works of art. The classic brush end of the pens can be used to paint large areas of color, while the narrow pen nib is great for drawing details. The designs in the book

Free black, pink, and white double-ended nail pens

range in complexity, and cover all sorts of styles, from funky patterns to feminine flowers and glam leopard print. Great for best friends and sleepovers!

Specification 210mm x 210mm, 48pp, 4-col thoughout, paperback, nail pens included

Cool hand-drawn illos and close-up fashion blog-style photography


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Spring 2014 Temporary Tattoo Studio Age 7+ Get (temporarily) inked with the Temporary Tattoo Studio. This bumper book of body art

Hundreds of cool tattoo designs

comes with two temporary tattoo pens that are totally safe for illustrating your skin. The book is packed with cool designs to copy, and tear-out stencils for kids who aren’t so confident with their freehand skills. Choose from a range of classic tattoo design styles, including romantic hearts

Free temporary tattoo pens in red and black

and flowers, scary skulls and eyeballs, traditional tribal patterns, cute cartoons, and more. The stencils can be used as a basis to create more elaborate designs, and once torn out, can be stored in the book's back pocket. Specification 279mm x 216mm, 64pp, 2-col throughout, paperback, two tattoo pens included

Tear-out stencils help kids achieve a slick-looking tat


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Spring 2014 Disaster: Planet Earth! Age 10+ Are your days numbered? This fascinating title takes a look at the real and possible ways natural disasters could extinguish life on Earth. Apocalyptic

scenarios

include

Horribly fascinating subject!

supervolcano

eruptions, Gulf Stream shut-down, methane burps and more. Concise, factual text explains the science behind the catastrophes, backed up with clear diagrams and illustrations drawn

Graphic novel style artwork gives a contemporary feel

in a cool graphic-novel style. Experts in each field give their verdict on the likelihood of the impending Armageddon! This high-interest book will enthrall kids while touching on curriculum science and geography topics.

Specification 279mm x 216mm, 80pp, 4-col throughout, paperback

Other titles Pandemic

Touches on curriculum information


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Spring 2014 Eye Benders Age 10+ Astound your eyes and amaze your brain with this crazy book of optical illusions, and learn the science behind why they work. Find out

Boggle your brain with a selection of incredible illusions

why printed pictures appear to swirl madly in front of your eyes and why two colors that appear completely different are actually the same. Discover why your brain sees invisible faces appear in surprising places, and see whole

Understand the scientific reasons behind why you see what you see

images arise out of random patterns. This astonishing

science

book

will

engage

and

entertain, and leave you wondering: can you ever believe what you see? Learn why not to trust the evidence of your eyes!

Specification 250mm x 200mm, 64pp, 4-col throughout, paperback

Rights sold US, Canadian, UK, ANZ


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Spring 2014 Paper Pets Age 8+ Young animal lovers can enjoy pressing-out and making these cool paper pets. And the best bit is they require no feeding and make no mess! Just like a real pet, each paper pet has its own

10 themed accessories—one to accompany each pet

character and distinctive style. A few of their “likes” and “dislikes” are listed to give a flavor of their personality. Cassidy the cool, ice-cream loving pup loves his beach-hut style kennel and Biba the stylish, fun-loving kitten loves to play but hates water. A wide range of pets are included: puppy, kitten, rabbit, mouse, lizard, guinea pig, pony, parrot, fish, and tortoise.

Specification 279mm x 216mm, 68pp, 4-col throughout, paperback, perforated pages

Simple step-bysteps make the model-making fun and easy


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Spring 2014 Cards That Pop Age 7+ In this beautifully illustrated papercraft title, paper artist and engineer Lydia Crook’s appealing artworks can be cut out to create 12 super-stylish pop-up cards. Clear step-by-step instructions

12 stylish pop-up cards to make and send

explain the assembly process. The card interiors and covers are designed with some creative customizing in mind, whether it’s coloring in Lydia’s distinctive artwork, or suggestions for young artists to create their own designs. Choose from a wide selection of machines, including a Vespa scooter, a glorious ferris wheel, and a cool 10 characterful pets to press out, fold, and glue

ice-cream van. 12 envelopes are also included.

Specification 279mm x 216mm, 78pp, 4-col throughout, paperback, perforated pages

Easy to assemble and fun to customize with illustration prompts


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Spring 2014 Where Does My Dinner Come From? Age 5+ This delightful and informative title tells little cooks all about where different kinds of food come from and how they are produced. The

A charming and informative look at food and food production

origins of the foodstuffs are also shown, from vegetable greenhouses, to paddy fields, to the sea. Divided into three sections—Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner—the delicious and easy-tofollow step-by-step recipes included support

Featuring delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

children in engaging hands-on with the new information they have learnt. Specification 220mm x 220mm, 64pp, 4-col throughout, hardback

Gently introduces ideas about healthy eating and responsible consumption


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Fall 2013 Flowerpot Farm Age 4+ This adorable first gardening book takes young farmers through sowing, growing, and eating

A first gardening book for gardens of any size

their very own delicious fruit, vegetables, and edible flowers. Sweet illustrations and simple text explain to little ones the processes of planting and growing, and information on pollinators, pests, and garden predators is covered too. However big your garden or window ledge, there

Cute, characterful artwork illustrates step-by-step instructions

is plenty of fun to be had tending to your own flowerpot farm. Specification 220mm x 220mm, 64pp, 4-col throughout, hardback

Rewarding ideas for serving up your home-grown goodies

Rights sold UK, ANZ


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Spring 2014 This Was Made by Me Age 9+ This

bumper

title

features

a

selection

of

awesome projects to create your own cool stuff, using a variety of craft techniques. Upcycle an

Fun projects for creating clothes, accessories, and bedroom items

old T-shirt in to a hip fringed scarf. Make a cereal box clock for your bedroom. Make a wallet out of nothing but duct tape. Project intro pages outline the basic idea, sketchbook pages offer space to plan out and practise, and easy-to-

Presented in a very cool, sophisticated, two-color illustration style

follow step-by-steps run through how to create each personalized piece.

A variety of craft techniques are featured, from painting to sewing

Specification 297mm x 210mm, 128pp, 2-col throughout, paperback


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Just published This Belongs to Me Age 9+ No one wants their stuff to look boring and plain. Luckily, with this book to hand it doesn’t have to! In this title, kids are introduced to a range

From sneakers to wall decorations via bags and bed linen—nothing is left uncustomized!

of design styles and techniques, given space to practice their own unique designs, then shown how to apply them to their stuff. Not just great fun, this book also helps kids express themselves and their personal sense of style.

Introduces children to design concepts through experimentation

Helps children develop their own visual identity and personal sense of style

Specification 297mm x 210mm, 128pp, 2-col throughout, paperback

Rights sold US, Canadian, UK, ANZ, German


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Spring 2014 A Year in My Life Age 9+ This beautifully illustrated fill-in journal contains 365 tiny activities, one to do for every day of a

One activity to do a day for a whole year!

year. A quirky approach to journaling, A Year in My Life prompts you to record unusual details in unusual ways, such as “Draw a tiny picture of the shoes you wore today,” “If today was a color, what color would it be?” and “Draw a scribble and turn it into something you saw today.” The

Quality clothbound journal to treasure forever

activities are quick and fun to do, and at the end of the year children will be left with an amusing, offbeat record of a year in their life to treasure and look back on in the future. A quirky, offbeat approach to journaling

Specification 210mm x 148mm, 160pp, 2-col throughout, cloth bound hardback, ribbon marker and elastic band


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Spring 2014 My Life in a Book Age 9+ With a great mix of blank journal pages, monthly markers,

questionnaires,

and

ideas

pages

(including All About Me, Weirdest Dreams, How

This high quality journal is a treasure in its own right

I Sign My Name, My 366 Word Biography—one word for every day of the year plus one extra), My Life in a Book is sure to get teenage girls scribbling and doodling! It's stylish, aspirational feel makes it the perfect way for the young

Perfect for pre-teens and teens to record their thoughts and feelings

journaller to capture a special time in their life that they can look back on in years to come ... probably with a mixture of fondness and horror!

Specification 210mm x 148mm, 160pp, 2-col throughout, cloth bound hardback, ribbon marker and elastic band

Directed content mixed with blank pages inspires but allows for creativity


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Spring 2014 String Things

Age 7+ String is a wonderful thing. Knot it, knit it, tie it or twist it, and it can become anything! Every page

Easy crafts, clever tricks, fun activities, and whimsical games

of this book shows kids a cool, fun, or clever thing to do with a piece of string. Activities range from the useful to the whimsical, and include ideas such as making a “laser” obstacle course, cutting string with the power of your hand alone, making a pendulum to ask the universe questions, making pom poms and more. The beautifully illustrated

Beautiful artwork guides the fun, innovative activities

prompts will reveal to children the possibilities contained within a single strand. You’ll never look at a piece of string the same way again! Encourages imaginative play and creativity

Specification 297mm x 210mm, 112pp, one color throughout, paperback


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Just published

Spring 2014

Paper Play

Tape Makes

Age 7+

Age 7+ Every page can be used to play with and create

Shows children the versatility of different materials

Open-ended crafting activities

A page in this book is so much more than just a

What can't you make with tape? It's a good

simple piece of paper! Roll it, rip it, fold it, snip it,

question. After all, you can make shoes, or

and it could become a snowflake, a paper chain,

jewelry. You can decorate your furniture, make a

a fortune teller, a magic trick, a hat, or any one of

drum, play games or make frames. Sticky, shiny,

a hundred other things.

clear or colored, tape is whatever you make it!

Specification 297mm x 210mm, 112pp, one color throughout, paperback

Rights sold Paper Play: US, Canadian, UK, ANZ, German, French

Specification 297mm x 210mm, 112pp, one color throughout, paperback


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Spring 2014 Explore series Age 6+ Explore Patterns is the first title in a series of fun and offbeat art activity books for curious kids. Designed to get children looking, noticing,

A selection of quirky art activities will get kids exploring their world

thinking, and drawing, it contains a range of engaging activity suggestions. From drawing an abstract pattern with your feet, to imagining what a “stupid� pattern might look like, these ideas will have kids looking at patterns in the

Introduces educational art concepts in an accessible, fun way

world around them in a whole new way.

Specification 260mm x 260mm, 48pp, 4-col throughout, paperback

Titles Explore Patterns Explore Colors Explore Lines and Shapes

Features Owen Davey's beautiful illustrations


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Just published Make a Mobile Age 7+ A beautifully illustrated papercraft title, featuring 12 paper mobiles to cut out and hang. With stunning

artwork,

and

clear

Features 12 cute and quirky mobile designs

step-by-step

instructions explaining the assembly process, this title provides a wonderful crafting project for children age seven and up. The artwork themes range from ballet dancers to planets, so there is a mobile to suit any child’s room.

Easy and inspiring craft projects for children

The colorful mobiles make a gorgeous addition to any child’s bedroom

Specification 297mm x 210mm, 76pp, 4-col throughout, gatefold pages, paperback

Rights sold UK, ANZ


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Spring 2014 Outdoor Wonderland Age 7+ Whether it’s bug hunting in a city backyard, counting stars, planting a window box, or building a cool woodland wigwam, this innovative activity

A brilliant activity book for children and their families

book will open children’s eyes to an awesome outdoor playground. With activities based on different themes, including the backyard, the woods, rainy days, and night-time, it is packed with ideas to encourage kids and their families to

Packed with ideas for adventurous fun outdoors

explore, enjoy, and engage with the natural world and become accomplished outdoor adventurers.

Encourages kids to explore, enjoy, and engage with the natural world

Specification 279mm x 216mm, 80pp, 4-col throughout, paperback

Rights sold UK, ANZ


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Spring 2014 Super Gliders Age 8+ Fly high with the Super Gliders, and take modelmaking to the next strata! The planes in this book

Amazing model planes will fly long distances

are a world away from a single, flimsy, folded piece of paper. Instead, by pressing out and gluing several stiff paper pieces in layers, you can create aerodynamic miniature planes that will fly for long distances and to impressive altitudes. Flying techniques and instructions for tweaking

An engaging model-making activity title

your models are also covered. The push-out glider pieces are printed on neon paper so you can see your glider even as it flies for miles!

Specification 279mm x 216mm, 64pp, 4-col throughout, paperback, perforated pages

Introduces kids to some basic concepts of aerodynamics


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Spring 2014 Shrink Charms Age 7+ Ten themed bracelets in this jewelry-making title include the tasty Tutti Frutti, bursting with orange, strawberry, and cherry delights, to the

Featuring 10 strikingly beautiful themed charm bracelets

cool Rock Chick featuring an electric guitar and shades. The materials to make one whole bracelet are included to get you started. It’s the perfect title for budding jewelry designers who want to make a gorgeously personal bracelet, for themselves or for friends.

10 on-trend charm bracelets to trace, bake, and make!

Specification 210mm x 210mm, 48pp, 4-col throughout, paperback, shrink plastic, chain and links included 7038-K-SHCH_BLAD.indd 1

Includes 3 sheets of shrink plastic to start you off

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Perfect for creative kids who are proud to customize their look


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Fall 2013 Glam My Watch Age 7+ Create your own totally unique watch to match any outfit with this fun jewelry-making title. 12 cool ideas for creating your own bespoke watch strap are featured, explained in clear step-by-

Free watch face, buttons, and elastic included

steps. The book includes a free watch face plus the pieces to make one of the 12 fab designs to get you going right away. And when you get bored with your look—just change it up and make a new one!

Tips for customizing the designs to make them totally unique

Specification 210mm x 210mm, 48pp, 4-col throughout, paperback, watch face, buttons and thread included

Rights sold US, Canadian, UK, ANZ


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Spring 2014 Lucky Origami Age 7+ Fold one of the 10 good luck charms in this book and make a wish—it might just come true! Inside the pages are the instructions and paper to make ten tiny origami charms. They are all themed to

Designs for 10 origami good luck charms

bring good fortune in a different part of your life, whether you want to do well at school, be healthy, or get noticed by your crush! Clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions show you how to make each design and 40 special, themed

40 perforated squares of patterned origami paper included

paper squares to tear out and use are included. Dotted throughout are other fun activities, recipes, poems, and facts to bring luck, fortune, and happiness.

Specification 210mm x 218mm, 48pp, 4-col throughout, paperback, 10 perforated pages

Cute, fun, good luck themed activities and facts throughout


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Published Secret Origami series Age 7+ Shhh! Learn how to smuggle your secret messages by folding them into beautiful paper shapes with these fun origami books. Clearly

Simple origami designs that are fun to fold

illustrated step-by-step instructions take you through the process of writing a hidden message, then folding your note into a cool origami disguise.

10 themed, patterned pieces of origami paper included

Origami X: Pass on details of covert ops hidden inside origami shapes, and learn cool spy skills. Origami XOXO: Send love notes or precious secrets folded into sweet origami shapes, with ideas for cute activities.

Promotes dexterity and hand-eye coordination

Specs Specification 210mm x 218mm, 48pp, 10 sheets origami paper, 4-col throughout, paperback

Titles Origami X Origami XOXO

Rights sold US, Canadian, UK, ANZ, Indonesian


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Spring 2014 Feltie Fashion Age 7+ Stitch

and

stick

eight

adorable

fashion

accessories featuring your feltie friends. Make a pair of warm and cozy penguin earmuffs to

A simple first craft sewing title featuring 8 fashion accessories

keep out wintry weather, or stay cool in summer with sweet sailor pup flip-flop decals. In this first craft title, the clearly illustrated step-by-steps take kids through the projects, with inspirational photography

showing

accessory should look.

how

the

finished

Enough felt and thread included for one whole project

Specification 210mm x 210mm, 48pp, 4-col throughout, paperback Features super-cute characters that children will love


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Published Feltie Friends series Age 7+ Sweet felt characters for kids to sew themselves

Comes with the materials to make one feltie

Sew and stick eight adorable little aliens from

Meet Piboo, Tiny Leaf Minch, and their cute

a far-away solar system. These themed stitch

forest friends! Then create them yourself with

and stick first sewing books contain step-by-

just a little felt, thread, and buttons. Ideas for

step instructions for making eight appealing

what to do with your finished felties friends are

characters. The inner cover pocket includes the

featured, as well as a section on how to complete

materials to start you off.

simple stitches.

Rights sold Star Felties: US, Canadian, UK, ANZ, Indonesian

Rights sold Forest Felties: UK, ANZ Indonesian

Helps to develop handeye co-ordination and craft skills


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Fall 2013 Wall Art series Age 6+ Each scene of these imaginative, concertina wall art books features one animal ready to be colored, as

Unique concertina format features 40 scenes to color and complete

well as space for the child to draw their own animal and fill in the background with extra color and detail. When all the pages have been filled in, simply cut the frieze from the binding and create a unique artwork for your child’s bedroom wall.

Finished frieze can be fixed to the wall

Around the World in 80 Animals: Go on a wild journey round the world, from the plains of Africa to the icebergs of Antarctica. Jurassic Art: Meet wooly mammoths and dangerous dinosaurs on a prehistoric adventure!

Specification 297mm x 210mm, 84pp, 2-col throughout, hardback cover secured with elastic

Vibrant illustrations by Guy Parker-Rees, acclaimed children’s book illustrator

Titles Around the World in 80 Animals Jurassic Art

Rights sold UK, ANZ, German, Dutch


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Spring 2014 Fashion Rookie Age 10+ A must-have book for fashion-forward kids

The perfect book for fashion fanatics

wanting to get started in fashion design. The Fashion Rookie handbook is packed with facts and information on the design process, and features blank and guided sketchbook pages. The blank pages can be used for creating moodboards and jotting down ideas whenever inspiration strikes. The guided sketchbook pages

Introduces kids to the design process, with lots of practical tips and advice

are complete with figure outlines for instant, professional-looking illustrations. Let the creative process begin!

Guided sketchbook pages help kids draw instantly professional illustrations

Specification 210mm x 148mm, 128pp, 4-col throughout, paperback

Rights sold UK, ANZ


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Published Paper Mayhem series Age 8+ This series of paper toy books unites model-making and gaming in one kick-ass combination. Each title introduces

Easy and engaging papercraft titles

20 cool characters to press out, fold, and glue. Each toy also has its own profile, set of battle ability ratings, and game card, enabling players to stage battles of epic proportions. Robot Rumble: Meet a ramshackle band of runaway robots from Rumbletown.

Fun, colorful artwork makes highly collectible toys

Alien Anarchy: Get ready to battle with the craziest bunch of mixed-up aliens you’ll ever meet.

Specification 279mm x 216mm, 96pp, 20 perforated press-out toys, 20 perforated press-out game cards, 4-col throughout, paperback

Includes press-out gaming cards that can be played by a number of children

Titles Robot Rumble Alien Anarchy

Rights sold US, Canadian, UK, ANZ


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Spring 2014 Fontastic Age 9+ Handwriting has never been so hot. Inside this book are eight “fontastic� hand-lettering projects,

8 fun hand-drawn font projects, with sketchbook pages for practicing

featuring 16 inspirational alphabets for creative kids to customize and copy. Projects that utilize the fun fonts include making your own zine, making a giant banner for a party or event, and making a vinyl sticker for your skateboard. Sketchbook pages inside the book give children space to practice their hand-drawn fonts

Create your own unique font to reflect your personal style

before moving on to the step-by-steps and using their lettering skills for real. Finally, kids are encouraged to create their own totally individual alphabet to use wherever they want. Write on!

Specification 297mm x 210mm, 96pp, 2-col throughout, paperback

16 inspirational alphabets designed by illustrator and typographer Matt Stokes


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Fall 2013 Little Learners series Age 3+ A series of interactive play and learn packs that supports key educational concepts for ages 3–6. Each pack contains a set of delightful board

Helps to develop and build first literacy skills

books and a series of fun activities for parents and children to share. Colors

Supports educational guidelines

• Nine mini story books • Double-sided activity frieze • Color play activities • Notes for parents Sizes • Four shaped board books (big, small, long, tall)

Neat pack design

• Double-sided activity frieze • Ideas for sizes games • Notes for parents Specification Pack h 291mm x w 291mm x d 20mm Frieze h 225mm x w 1125mm Notes h 225mm x w 225mm 4-col throughout

Colors Books h 76mm x w 75mm, 10pp, 4-col throughout, board

Sizes books 1) 57mm x 57mm 2) 170mm x 170mm 3) 56mm x 170mm 4) 171mm x 54mm 12pp, 4-col throughout, board

Titles Sizes Colors


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Spring 2014 Test Lab & Kids' Kitchen Chaos Age 8+ These fun-filled titles encourage kids to get their hands dirty in the name of science, and cooking! Test

Lab

contains

20

fizzing,

whizzing,

Imaginative, attentiongrabbing mix of photography and illustration

exploding

experiments to amaze every aspiring scientist, supported with explanations, fascinating facts, and fun challenges. Kids' Kitchen Chaos contains 30 fun, messy recipes guaranteed to get kids in the kitchen, from sweet treats such as messy mud pie, to savory favorites like slurpy-lurpy

Featuring fun games and challenges

spaghetti. Fun games and crazy challenges accompany the recipes. Let the kitchen chaos begin!

Specification 279mm x 216mm, 96pp, 4-col throughout, flexicover

Titles Kids' Kitchen Chaos Test Lab

Educational and entertaining


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