NEW TITLES 2012
Contents
New Titles 2012
Paper Play 2
This Belongs to Me 15
Make a Mobile 3
Paper Mayhem series 16
Fashion Folio 4
Secret Origami series 17
Once Upon a Style 6
30 Seconds series 18
Five Minute Missions 7
The Greatest Show in the Universe 19
Test Lab 8
Feltie Friends series 20
Kids' Kitchen Chaos 9
First Knits series 21
Water Blasters 10
Trash Critters 22
Shred! Basic Scooter Tricks 11
See and Say series 23
Wall Art series 12
Little Learners series 24
City Strips series 13
Nasty Little Books series 26
Outdoor Wonderland 14
3D Adventures series 27
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Spring 2013
Paper Play Age 7+
Every page can be used to play with and create
A page in this book is so much more than just a simple piece of paper! Roll it, rip it, fold it, snip it, and it could become a snowflake, a paper chain, a fortune teller, a magic trick, a hat, or any one of a hundred other things. Beautiful artwork prompts children to play games and make fantastic creations by using the actual pages of this hugely creative and innovative book.
Beautiful artwork guides the fun, innovative activities
Specification 260mm x 185mm, 112pp, one color throughout, paperback, perfect bound Shows children the possibilities hidden within a simple piece of paper
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Spring 2013
Make a Mobile Age 7+ A beautifully illustrated papercraft title, featuring 12 paper mobiles to cut out and hang. With stunning artwork, and clear stepby-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.
Features 12 cute and quirky mobile designs
Easy and inspiring craft projects for children
Specification 297mm x 210mm, 78pp, full color throughout, gatefold pages, paperback
The colorful mobiles make a gorgeous addition to any child’s bedroom
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Spring 2013
Fashion Folio Age 10+
Includes a Fashion Rookie handbook, a Guided Sketchbook, and a blank Sketchbook
Introduces kids to the design process, with lots of practical tips and advice
A must-have pack for fashion-forward kids wanting to get started in fashion design. The kit includes the Fashion Rookie handbook, packed with infomation on the design process; a Guided Sketchbook, containing figure outlines for instantly professional-looking illustrations; a pack of 12 color pencils; and a pocket-sized blank Sketchbook, perfect for jotting down ideas whenever inspiration strikes. Let the creative process begin! Specification 12 x color pencils Plastic carry case 330mm x 265 mm x 50mm Fashion Rookie book: 210mm x 148mm, 64pp, full color throughout, paperback
Includes everything you need to get started, including color pencils
Guided Sketchbook: 297mm x 210mm, 64pp, one color throughout, hardback Sketchbook: 210mm x 148mm, 64pp, one color throughout, hardback
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The useful carry case makes it a must-have for young designers
Encourages creativity, and helps children develop their own sense of style
Gives practical tuition on how to draw
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Spring 2013
Once Upon a Style Age 7+
Features 15 pretty princesses modelling the stylish look of their day, from Ancient Egypt up to 2000
This charmingly illustrated activity book features a colorful parade of fashionable princesses from history. Each princess appears in her favorite outfit and accessories for children to copy, color, and complete, alongside interesting bite-size facts about styles from the past. The book also includes useful templates for wannabe fashion designers to create their very own range of fabulously stylish princess outfits.
The caption-style text supplies information about long-ago fashions
Specification 279mm x 216mm, 128pp, full color throughout, flexicover
Imaginative fill-in drawing and coloring activities will keep children absorbed
Other titles Dance Divas
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Spring 2013
Five Minute Missions Age 7+ This bumper book includes hundreds of quick activities, tasks, and challenges for children to enjoy working their way though. With so many cool missions to choose from—everything from making slime and solving cryptic maths puzzles, to drawing a map of the world from memory and attempting to tie a shoelace with one hand—no child need ever complain of being bored again!
Hundreds of activites and challenges, which can be completed in just five minutes
Puzzles, word games, quick-fire science experiments, and doodling challenges
Specification 279mm x 216mm, 112pp, two color, flexicover
The ultimate solution for keeping kids entertained, whenever, wherever
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Spring 2013
Test Lab Age 8+
Contains 20 supercool and exciting science experiments
This supercool science book contains 20 fizzing, whizzing, and exploding experiments that will amaze every aspiring young scientist. Using everyday equipment and ingredients, and illustrated with clear step-by-step instructions, the experiments are supported by explanations, fascinating facts, and fun challenges. So discover how to make mega bubbles or an exploding lunch bag and see just how much fun science can be!
Lively, distinctive mix of photography and illustration
Specification 279mm x 216mm, 96pp, full color throughout, flexicover
Themed sections focus on various topics
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Spring 2013
Kids’ Kitchen Chaos Age 8+ Everyone knows that messy cooking is fun cooking! This book contains 30 fun, messy recipes that are guaranteed to get kids in the kitchen, from sweet treats such as messy mud pie, to savory favorites such as slurpy lurpy splaghetti. Kids can also enjoy the fun games and crazy challenges that accompany the recipes, everything from sandwichbuilding contests to chocolate button checkers. Let the kitchen chaos begin!
Contains 30 fun, messy recipes that kids will really want to cook
Imaginative, attention-grabbing mix of photography and illustration
Specification 279mm x 216mm, 96pp, full color throughout, flexicover
Features fun food challenges and games
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Spring 2013
Water Blasters Age 8+
Fun projects for parents and children to make together
Easy-to-follow, illustrated, step-by-step instructions
Innovative ideas for a range of water weapons
Take your water fights to the next level with this book for kids and their handy dads. With construction instructions for a range of waterbomb blasting, super-soaking water weapons, this title will provide you with the means to soak your enemies to the skin. Step-by-step instructions for DIY dads are clearly illustrated, and “kids can do” symbols show where children can get involved with the building—as well as the battling!
Specification 230mm x 180mm, 112pp, full color throughout, flexibound
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Spring 2013
Shred! Basic Scooter Tricks Age 8+ This easy-to-follow tricks manual is the perfect introduction to the hottest action sport right now, freestyle scootering. Using fantastic frame-byframe photography to illustrate each stunt, it shows kids all the essential moves and tricks needed to impress. Also features important information on getting started, safety, skate-park etiquette, and choosing and customizing your scooter and gear. Get ready for the ride!
Specification 279mm x 216mm, 80pp, full color throughout, paperback
Freestyle scootering is one of the fastest-growing action sports
Clear frame-by-frame photography breaks down exactly how tricks are performed
Other titles Intermediate Scooter Tricks
Essential info covered in a comprehensive introduction
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Spring 2013
Wall Art series Age 6+
Unique concertina format features 40 scenes to color and complete
Finished frieze can be fixed to the wall
Vibrant illustrations by Guy Parker-Rees, acclaimed children’s book illustrator
Each scene of these imaginative, concertina wall art books features one animal ready to be colored, as 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. 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, hardback cover secured with elastic
Titles Around the World in 80 Animals Jurassic Art
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Spring 2013
City Strips series Age 7+ The unique landscape format, imaginative theme, and over 50 feet of linked pages to doodle, color, and draw on, make these titles a must-have for creative kids.
Boarders Customize your favorite boards with icons, drawings, doodles, and designs. The book starts you off with a set of completed boards and then you’re free to fill in the rest!
Street Join Jack as he skateboards through the empty city and turn a dull journey into an adventure! The graffiti taggers have already made their mark on the walls—now it’s your turn to fill the streets with color, detail, and action.
Specification 120mm x 305mm, 108pp, concertina-bound pages, hardback cover secured with elastic
Titles Street Boarders
Stimulating drawing books that will encourage storytelling as well as drawing skills
Over 50 feet of linked pages
Can be displayed as wall art when finished
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Spring 2013
Outdoor Wonderland Age 7+
A brilliant activity book for children and their families
Whether it’s bug hunting in a city backyard, counting stars, planting a window box, or building a cool woodland wigwam, this innovative activity book will open children’s eyes to an awesome outdoor playground. With activities based on different themes, including backyard, the woods, rainy days, and night-time, it is packed with ideas to encourage kids and their families to explore, enjoy, and engage with the natural world and become accomplished outdoor adventurers.
Packed with ideas for adventurous fun outdoors
Specification 279mm x 216mm, 96pp, full color throughout, paperback Encourages kids to explore, enjoy, and engage with the natural world
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Fall 2012
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 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.
Specification 260mm x 185mm, 128pp, two colour throughout, paperback
From sneakers to wall decorations via bags and bed linen—nothing is left uncustomized!
Helps children develop their own visual identity and personal sense of style
Other titles This Was Made by Me Introduces children to design concepts through experimentation
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Fall 2012
Paper Mayhem series Age 8+
Easy and engaging papercraft titles
Fun, colorful artwork makes highly collectible toys
Includes press-out gaming cards that can be played by a number of children
This series of paper toy books unites model-making and gaming in one kick-ass combination. Each title introduces 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. 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, full color throughout, paperback
Titles Robot Rumble Alien Anarchy Rights Sold US, Canada, UK
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Fall 2012
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 illustrated step-by-step instructions take you through the process of writing a hidden message, then folding your note into a cool origami disguise. 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. Specification 210mm x 218mm, 48pp, 10 sheets origami paper, full color throughout, paperback
Titles Origami X: Paper Folding for Secret Agents Origami XOXO: Paper Folding for Special Secrets Rights Sold US, Canada, UK
Simple origami designs that are fun to fold
10 themed, patterned pieces of origami paper included
Promotes dexterity and hand-eye coordination
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Spring 2013
30 Seconds series Age 8+
An attention-grabbing approach to curriculumlinked reference subjects
50 key topics per title delivered in 30-second soundbites, 3-second stats, and 3-minute challenges
Lively design and fun cartoon-style artwork
This fresh and energetic series takes a rapid-fire “look and learn” approach to curriculum-linked subjects. The 50 key topics in each title are explained in neat 30-second soundbites, supported by 3-second flash summaries, facts, and cool artwork. And if that’s not stimulating enough, then the 3-minute active missions included throughout will challenge lively young minds. Specification 230mm x 180mm, 112pp, full color throughout, flexibound
Titles The Universe Exploration Inventions Money Planet Earth Dinosaurs The Bible Energy Mythology
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Spring 2013
The Greatest Show in the Universe Age 9+ A simple and accessible introduction to physics, this book presents the smallest and most amazing performers in existence—the atoms. The creative circus theme, and informative, fun artwork and photos make this an attention-grabbing approach to a complex science concept. The book explains how this cast of star performers has shaped our universe and everything in it—ourselves included—since the Big Bang.
Fun, circus-themed introduction to physics
Educational, informative, and designed to encourage scientific thinking
Specification 275mm x 215mm, 96pp, full color throughout, flexibound
Curriculum linked
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Fall 2012
Feltie Friends series Age 7+ kids get crafty
Felt, Buttons and Thread Inside!
A series of simple first sewing activity books for children to make with adult help
Encourages craft and design skills, and stimulates imaginative play
The felties can be turned into cute key rings, brooches, pen toppers, and more!
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A themed series of sew and stick first sewing books with step-by-step instructions for making eight appealing characters. The inner cover pocket includes enough felt, thread, and buttons to start you off. Star Felties Sew and stick eight adorable little aliens from a far-away solar system. Forest Felties Meet Piboo, Tiny Leaf Minch, and their cute forest friends. Specification 210mm x 210mm, 48pp, full color throughout, paperback
Titles Star Felties Forest Felties Rights Sold Star Felties: US, Canada, UK Forest Felties: UK
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Spring 2013
First Knits series Age 7+ A first knitting series that features easy, fun projects. Each book has 10 or more makes, grouped from very simple to more advanced projects, with new techniques introduced at the appropriate stages. Illustrated steps show how to knit and decorate each item, and there are tips and imaginative ideas for customizing projects, too.
Features quick, quirky projects for children to knit by themselves or with adult help
Cool Creatures Make and decorate 10 adorable knitted creatures. Cute Stuff Cool and quirky designs for everything from mug warmers to pen toppers. Teaches a fun and creative lifelong skill
Specification 210mm x 210mm, 48pp, full color throughout, paperback
Titles Cool Creatures Cute Stuff
Improves hand-eye coordination and concentration
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Spring 2013
Trash Critters Age 7+
Simple, fun craft projects for children to make on their own or with adult help
Stimulates imaginative thinking and art and craft skills
Inexpensive crafting projects that encourage an awareness of recycling
Meet the Trash Critters—a troupe of adorable bugs and creepy crawlies crafted from recycled materials. This first craft book takes kids through making 10 characters from odds and ends found at home, using a range of techniques. Make Mr. Robobug from tin cans, and colorful Gloverfly from outgrown gloves and socks. When they are finished, they can be played with, displayed, or given to friends! Specification 210mm x 210mm, 48pp, full color throughout, hardback
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Spring 2013
See and Say series Age 18 months+ The rhyming text and captivating illustrations in this adorable series of die-cut early learning board books will help children aged 18 months and up with number and shape recognition. 10 Chicks in a Tree Sweet rhyming text takes children through counting to 10. With the turn of each page, another chick is revealed through an extra die-cut hole. Seashore Shapes A trip to the seaside reveals a different die-cut shape on every page. Specification 177mm x 177mm, 20pp, full color throughout, board
Titles Ten Chicks in a Tree Seashore Shapes
Helps to develop essential early learning concepts
Supports educational guidelines
Simple rhyming text allows child to "read" along
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Fall 2012
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 books and a series of fun activities for parents and children to share. Helps to develop and build first literacy skills
Supports educational guidelines
Neat pack design
Alphabet • 25 mini board books • Double-sided activity frieze • Simple spelling grid • Notes for parents Specification Pack: 295mm x 295mm x d 20mm, Frieze: 225mm x 1125mm, Notes: 225mm x 225mm, full color throughout
Alphabet books 45mm x 45mm, 10pp, full color throughout, board
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Sizes • Four shaped board books (big, small, long, tall) • Double-sided activity frieze • Ideas for sizes games • Notes for parents
Sizes books 1) 57mm x 57mm 2) 170mm x 170mm 3) 56mm x 170mm 4) 171mm x 54mm 12pp, full color throughout, board
Titles Alphabet Sizes Colours Shapes Numbers
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Spring 2013
Nasty Little Books series Age 6+
A fun look at serious topics
Lively comic-book style illustration
Available in pairs
Designed for nice little boys (and girls), these fun novelty books focus on some seriously gross topics. The content mixes silly jokes with sound facts, and interactive elements include flaps, wheels, pull tabs, and textures. A horribly realistic novelty feature is inset on each front cover. Available singly or packaged two by two in a slipcase. Specification 135mm x 135mm, 20pp, die-cut pages plus toy component, full color throughout, hardback
Titles Snot Vomit Poo Farts
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Spring 2013
3D Adventures series Age 5+ A series of wipe-clean and draw again adventure storybooks with washable pen and fun 3D specs. Draw in the empty spaces to complete the story—then put on the glasses and see your drawings jump off the page! Want to change something or start again? Use the sponge on the end of the pen to erase your pictures and then create a whole new adventure. You’re the one who makes up the ghostly goings-on and monstrous monsters! The only limit is your imagination. Scary, fun, and created by YOU!
Specification 297mm x 210mm, 16pp, full color throughout, paperback, laminated pages, washable ink pen with sponge tip, 3D glasses in card
Titles Haunted House Alien Attack Deadly Dinosaurs
A stimulating reusable drawing book with durable wipe-clean pages printed with a 3D grid
Includes a washable pen with sponge and 3D glasses
Encourages imagination as well as drawing skills
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