Nosy Crow Inc 2023 Catalogue

2023 Catalog

Welcome to the Nosy Crow catalog

Dear Reader,

We are proud to share with you the first books we will publish here in North America. The range spans ages 0-12 and features beautifully designed and produced novelty board books, picture books, poetry, and non-fiction. Before you dive into the catalog, we’d like to share a bit more about who we are.

We are a new independent publisher of children’s books based in the United States and a subsidiary of the award-winning, London-based publisher Nosy Crow Ltd.

Our goal is to create books that inspire children to read for pleasure and, ultimately, to become lifelong readers.

We know engagement between child and book is critical to development. Whether you are a parent, a bookseller, a teacher, or a librarian, we hope you will be excited to share our books with your children, your customers, your students, or your patrons.

We believe in the importance of the physical book. Our books are sourced responsibly using sustainable materials and we will constantly look for ways to lower our environmental footprint.

We endeavor to publish inclusive books by and about a diverse population.

We want to hear from you, our readers. Please write, follow us on social media @NosyCrowUS, review our books on Edelweiss, on your favorite bookseller’s website, or on your own channels. We want to know what you think of our books and we want you to be part of our publishing story.

Thank you so much and happy reading!

John Mendelson President

Bring stories to life with Stories Aloud

FREE audio content accompanying Nosy Crow paperback picture books and selected board books!

Stories Aloud

Books with this amazing extra include a free audio reading, complete with sound effects and original music. Just scan the QR code with your smartphone or tablet and hear the story.

Scan the code, hear the story!

Keep an eye out for books with the Stories Aloud logo throughout the catalog!

A step-by-step guide to Stories Aloud

• Scan the code on the inside front cover with your phone or tablet.

• Hear the story! Once the webpage has loaded, press play to hear the story - with sound effects and original music. You can listen to it whenever and wherever you are connected to the internet.

Frank and Bert

Chris Naylor-Ballesteros

A hilarious new picture book from the author of The Suitcase, Chris Naylor-Ballesteros!

Frank and Bert are the best of friends and they LOVE playing hide-and-seek. But Bert the bear isn't quite as good at hiding as he thinks he is . . . and Frank ALWAYS wins! Every. Single. Time.

But when it's Bert's turn to hide again, and Frank has to decide between winning again OR making his friend happy, Frank learns that friendship is always the true winner.

Ages 3-5 • $17.99/$22.99 • 32pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-000-0

Trim 10.9" x 10.9" • On sale 5/2/2023

Stories Aloud

An interactive story about friendship, packed with warmth and visual humor

Chris Naylor-Ballesteros is originally from Bradford, UK and studied illustration and graphic design at Bradford College of Art. In 2000, he moved to France, where he was an English teacher before working in newspaper layout and design.

When his children were small, he realized he loved the picture books he read to them, sometimes even more than they did—the Picture Book Bug had truly bitten.

Chris has since written and illustrated several books and is currently thinking about the next one, probably with a cup of tea in hand at his home near Limoges, France.

I’ll Be There

Karl Newson • Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw

A heart-warming celebration of parental love that follows baby animals as they explore the world.

In this calming, rhyming picture book, a little polar bear wobbles on ices floes, a tiny tiger cub learns to roar, and an owlet faces a fear of the dark.

Little ones will love joining in with the animal noises and the reassuring refrain, before snuggling up with their parent for the soothing bedtime ending.

Ages 2-5 • $15.99/$21.99 • 32pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-021-5

Trim 10.9" x 10" • On sale 5/2/2023

Stories Aloud

by Karl Newson,

Karl Newson is a children's book author and illustrator from London, England. He takes inspiration from songs, and books, and people, and everything! His favorite things are elephants, stars, and his two mini Mudwafflers. His least favorite thing is mashed potatos—bleurgh! In his spare time, he enjoys walking and listening to music from the 1960s (and singing along—badly), and biscuits.

Rosalind Beardshaw is the illustrator of several books for Nosy Crow, including the bestselling When a Dragon Comes to Stay and I See the Moon. She loves creating new characters, especially if they can be based on her shaggy lurcher, Basil. She lives with her partner, Al, daughter, Iris, and young son, Freddie, in York, England.

Written

whose stories have been translated into 27 languages, and illustrated by the award-winning Rosalind Beardshaw

Everything Possible

Fred Small • Illustrated by Alison Brown

A joyful and inclusive lullaby about love, acceptance, and following your heart . . .

Strong and bold, or quiet and kind, every child is unique, their future filled with possibilities.

Based on Fred Small's iconic folk song that became an anthem for generations, Everything Possible celebrates love and friendship, gently encouraging children to dream their own dream and choose their own path, wherever it may take them. An inspiring and uplifting picture book for children everywhere.

Ages 2-5 • $17.99/$22.99 • 32pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-022-2

Trim 11.8" x 11.8" • On sale 5/2/2023

Find the Spanish language version on page 10!

Stories Aloud

Destined to become a classic, in line with Oh the Places You’ll Go and The Wonderful Things You Will Be

Fred Small is a singer-songwriter, activist, and Unitarian Universalist minister. He originally trained as a lawyer, but left his job to pursue a career in music. He and his family live near Boston, Massachusetts.

Alison Brown grew up in Northern Ireland and studied Fine Art in Liverpool, England. She was so inspired by the lyrics and message of “Everything Possible” that she knew she had to illustrate it! Alison lives with her family in Leeds, England.

Todo lo Posible

Fred Small y Alison Brown • Traddución de Brian Folkins-Amador

Una canción de cuna alegre e inclusiva que invita a amar, aceptar y hacerle caso a tu corazón . . .

Valiente, o dulce y callada, cada persona es única y su futuro está lleno de posibilidades. Basado en la canción icónica de Fred

Small que se convirtió en un himno para varias generaciones, y en celebración de su 40 aniversario, Todo lo posible festeja el amor y la amistad, y alienta delicadamente a que las personas sueñen su propio sueño, y escojan su propio camino, donde sea que los lleve. Un libro inspirador y estimulante para niños y niñas de todo el mundo.

Ages 2-5 • $17.99/$22.99 • 32pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-023-9

Trim 11.8" x 11.8" • On sale 5/2/2023

Find the English language version on page 8!

Fred Small es un cantautor, activista y ministro Unitario Universalista. Se formó como abogado, pero dejó su trabajo para dedicarse profesionalmente a la música. En 1983, Fred escribió su canción clásica Everything Possible (“Todo lo posible”). Fue grabada y saltó a la fama gracias al grupo gay de música a capela Flirtations, y desde entonces la canción ha viajado por todo el mundo. Fred es un apasionado defensor de la igualdad, la inclusividad y la justicia ambiental. Vive junto a su familia cerca de Boston, Massachusetts.

Alison Brown creció en Irlanda del Norte y estudió Bellas Artes en Liverpool, Inglaterra. Antes de convertirse en ilustradora y escritora a tiempo completo, Alison trabajó, entre otras cosas, de maestra, librera y diseñadora grafica para una agencia de publicidad. Sus libros han sido traducidos a quince idiomas. ¡Alison se sintió tan inspirada por la letra y el mensaje de Everything Possible (“Todo lo posible”) que supo enseguida que tenía que ilustrarlo! Vive junto a su familia en Bradford, Inglaterra.

Marca los 40 años de una canción popular que celebra la aceptación, la diversidad y la inclusión

Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush

Patrice Lawrence • Illustrated by Camilla

Sucre

A heart-warming and heartfelt picture book introducing readers to immigration histories and the Windrush generation.

Ava is asked to dress up as an inspirational figure for her school assembly, but who should she choose?

When Ava finds a mysterious old suitcase and Granny shares how she came to England on the Empire Windrush. Ava realizes she has a hero very close to home—her very own granny.

Ages 3-5 • $17.99/$22.99 • 40pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-033-8

Trim 9.8" x 11.4" • On sale 5/2/2023

Stories Aloud

From Patrice Lawrence, author of Our Story Starts in Africa, named a 2022 Best Book for Kids by the New York Public Library

Patrice Lawrence is an award-winning writer. Her debut YA novel, Orangeboy, won the Bookseller YA Prize and the Waterstones Prize for Older Children's Fiction, and was shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award. Patrice was awarded an MBE for Services to Literature in the Queen's Birthday Honors 2021. Born in Brighton, and raised in an Italian-Trinidadian family in mid-Sussex, Patrice now lives on the South Coast of England.

Camilla Sucre, a Trinidadian-American artist who resides in Baltimore, has found a different kind of home in narrative illustration. Interested in illustration since she was a child, her dreams are finally coming true! Camilla has a passion for movies and hopes she can one day express that in her work. Her current favorite movie is The Red Shoes, an old movie—which is very fitting because she loves old things!

Look, It’s . . . Series

Camilla Reid • Illustrated by Clare Youngs

Introducing an exciting new multi-sensory board book series!

ROAR ROAR Lion

In this book, you'll meet Clip Clop Zebra, Ooo Ooo Monkey, Munch Munch Hippo, and Roar Roar Lion himself.

Readers will find decorative foil highlights and a tuggable felt flap on each spread!

Ages 0-3 • $10.99/$14.99 • 12pp

Board Book • 979-8-88777-002-4

Trim 6.8" x 7.8" • On sale 6/3/2023

Stories Aloud

WOOF WOOF Dog

Meet Munch Munch Rabbit, Glub Glub Fish, Quack Quack Duck, and Woof Woof Dog herself!

Find more books in the Look, It's . . . series on page 30!

Ages 0-3 • $10.99/$14.99 • 12pp

Board Book • 979-8-88777-003-1

Trim 6.9" x 7.8" • On sale 6/3/2023

Camilla Reid has written, conceived, and edited children's books for over twenty years. Her titles include the Pip and Posy series, the Bizzy Bear series, the Peekaboo series, and the Felt Flaps series. Camilla lives with her family and several pets in Oxfordshire, England.

Clare Youngs was a graphic designer for many years, creating packaging for retailers such as Marks and Spencer, Boots, and many others. For the last decade, she has worked as a collage artist and published books for both adults and children. Clare has four children and lives with her husband in Kent, England.

A stunning new series with tuggable felt flaps, decorative foil highlights, and a surprise mirror ending!

How to Count to One

(And Don't Even THINK About Bigger Numbers)

Caspar Salmon • Illustrated by Matt Hunt

A hilariously irreverent picture book about counting that children will LOVE to outsmart!

You know how to count, right? GREAT! There are TONS of fun things to count in this book. Whales, baboons, rainbows, pyramids . . . There's just one rule. You must ONLY ever count to ONE.

But all is not as it seems . . . is this book really only about counting to “ONE?” Maybe there's a way to outsmart the book . . . and count all the way up to 100!

Ages 2-5 • $17.99/$22.99 • 32pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-024-6

Trim 10.9" x 10.9" • On sale 6/3/2023

Stories Aloud

Perfect for fans of B. J. Novak's international bestseller The Book With No Pictures

Caspar Salmon is a writer who grew up in picturesque France. He writes and broadcasts about this and that for a living—mostly movies—and enjoys seeing friends, swimming, and reading. He has two gorgeous children and lives in leafy north London, England.

Matt Hunt was born in Redditch, England. Starting out as a fine artist, he graduated from the Birmingham School of Art, and, from these roots, developed a love for children's illustration. Matt works in mixed media, utilizing paint, pens, crayons, and digital methods. He's influenced by old movies, classic illustration, cartoons, and books. He currently shares a house with his wife, Hayley, and two cats.

This Is NOT A Unicorn!

Baarr y Timms s • Illuustrated d y G

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Barry Timms • Illustrated by Ged Adamson

Get ready for a magical and hilarious adventure about the most fantastic unicorn EVER!

This book is NOT about a unicorn!

Well . . . OK, maybe it is! But THIS unicorn has a horn that can turn into the most incredible things—a magic wand, a helicopter, even a spaceship!

This fabulously funny story has tons of appeal for both girls and boys—watch out for rockets, rainbows, helicopters, giant fish, ice cream sundaes, and magical adventures.

Ages 3-5 • $15.99/$21.99 • 32pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-001-7

Trim 10.8" x 10.8" • On sale 6/3/2023

Stories

Aloud

Full of humor and adventure— A unicorn book with universal appeal

Barry Timms studied Fine Art at prestigious Central Saint Martins college and worked for many years as a children's book editor. He now writes picture books of his own and lives in South London, England.

Ged Adamson has worked as a cartoonist and a music composer, but he always dreamed of writing and illustrating picture books—and now he does!

Baby Faces Series

Ekaterina Trukhan

Find your baby's face in this delightful new animal lift-the-flap book series with a mirror on every page.

Little Bear, Where Are You?

One thing is for sure—babies love mirrors! This brand-new series of board books aims to enhance early mirror play and very young children will enjoy finding their own face on every page.

Ages 0-2 • $9.99/$12.99 • 10pp

Board Book • 979-8-88777-007-9

Trim 6.7" x 6.7" • On sale 7/4/2023

Featuring large, easy-to-grab card flaps with friendly animal faces and a gatefold ending

Little Dog, Where Are You?

Featuring large flaps with friendly animals that are easy for even the littlest hands to grab. Babies will reach for these books again and again!

Ages 0-2 • $9.99/$12.99 • 10pp

Board Book • 979-8-88777-006-2

Trim 6.7" x 6.7" • On sale 7/4/2023

Ekaterina Trukhan creates illustrations for children's books, magazines, and products. She is also the author of several children's books. She graduated from Camberwell College of Arts in London and now lives the digital nomad life with her husband and their dog.

The Big Book of Mysteries

Uncover the Truth About Over 100 Real-Life Mysteries

Tom Adams • Illustrated by Yas Imamura

A captivating new gift book that might just give you goosebumps!

Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? Whatever happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And where exactly are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

Get ready to be amazed as you uncover the world's greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. Including alien abductions, haunted houses, mind-blowing natural phenomena, and much more, this book will explain the extraordinary — unless the extraordinary can't be explained, of course. Then, you'll just have to make up your own mind . . .

With atmospheric artwork, compelling case studies, and a seriously stand-out neon cover, this is a haunting collection of mysteries that you won't be able to put down.

Tom Adams is a children's author who juggles his time between writing books and making television programs. He likes lots of sports, cooking, walking, and playing the guitar, but is slowly realizing that his children are better than him at most of these things. He was born in Yorkshire, but now lives with his wife and their three teenage sons in in Kent, England.

Yas Imamura is an Asian-American illustrator whose work includes collaborations with Anthropologie and Sanrio, as well as her own growing list of children's books. Her preferred materials are gouache and watercolor, and she often finds herself drawn to projects that are playful, mysterious, and a little offbeat. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

A beautiful unjacketed hardcover with a seriously spooky die-cut cover and stand-out neon ink

Welcome to Our Table

Laura Mucha and Ed Smith • Illustrated by Harriet Lynas

Find out what children eat all around the world with bestselling author Laura

Mucha

and celebrated

chef Ed Smith.

From biltong to biryani, papaya to passionfruit, and ramen to roti, there are so many different dishes and delicacies all around the world.

In this fascinating book, young children can learn all about what people in other countries eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as where our food comes from, and the stories, cultures, and traditions behind what we eat.

A unique, warm-hearted book that will teach children understanding, empathy, and respect, and inspire a love of food and flavor.

Ages 4-8 • $21.99/$27.99 • 64 pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-018-5

Trim 9.8" x 11.4" • On sale 8/1/2023

With engaging, colorful artwork on every page by award-winning illustrator Harriet Lynas

Laura Mucha has traveled to every continent of the world and writes books of poems, facts, and stories for children. Ed Smith writes lip-smacking recipes in his cookbooks for adults. They're both fascinated by the many diff erent things we humans grow, cook, and eat. They also share and enjoy many meals around the same table (they're married), so decided to join forces to create this book.

Harriet Lynas was born and raised in Korea. She loved doodling and decided to become an illustrator at the age of ten. She made that dream come true and now illustrates children’s books. When she is not drawing, she enjoys cooking exotic foods and walking in the countryside. She lives with her husband and their son in Cambridge, England.

Grandpa and the Kingfisher

Anna Wilson • Illustrated by Sarah Massini

Life-affirming and lyrical, this beautiful picture book celebrates the awesome power of nature.

Over the course of a year, a young child and their dog watch kingfishers by the river with Grandpa. As spring turns to summer and autumn to winter, the kingfishers raise a family, while Grandpa teaches his grandchild about the power of nature and the circle of life.

The powerful, intergenerational bond between grandparent and grandchild shows that just as spring always follows winter, hope will always return if you know where to look for it.

Ages 3-6 • $17.99/$22.99 • 32pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-017-8

Trim 10.6" x 9.8" • On sale 8/1/2023

Stories Aloud

Anna Wilson has a passion for the natural world that shines through in all her work. A keen wild swimmer and advocate for protecting animals and nature, Anna lives with her husband, dog, cat, ducks, and a tortoise named Hercules in Cornwall, England.

Sarah Massini has had a varied creative career as a corporate graphic designer, a children's book art editor, and now as the acclaimed illustrator of many picture books. She lives with her ecologist husband and her Scottie dog Coco, in Sussex, England.

A positive story about the circle of life and being a part of the natural world

When I Became Your Grandma

Susannah Shane • Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup

A heart-warming story about the love between grandmothers and grandchildren.

For one little panda cub, days spent with Grandma are always the best of all. From chewing on bamboo and playing in the grass, to sheltering from a snowstorm and snuggling up in a tree as night falls, Grandma is there to share, play, help, and cuddle.

With a beautifully reassuring, rhyming text and stunning artwork, this picture book is the perfect gift for children and their grandmas, and will soon become a bedtime favorite.

Ages 2-5 • $17.99/$22.99 • 24pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-031-4

Trim 10" x 10" • On sale 8/1/2023

Stories

Aloud

With a beautiful cover featuring shimmering foil

Susannah Shane grew up in Italy and Bermuda, which made her mix of childhood cultural influences pretty unique. After studying French as an undergraduate, Susannah completed a master's degree in Publishing and Creative Writing. She now works as an editor in children's publishing and lives in East London, England.

Britta Teckentrup grew up in a town named Wuppertal. She moved to London to study illustration and fine art at Saint Martin's College and the Royal College of Art. Britta has created over 30 books, which have been translated into 20 different languages. Britta's illustrations have appeared in magazines and on homegoods, clothes, and packaging. Britta now lives with her artist husband, young son, Vincent, and their cat in Berlin, Germany.

Look, It’s . . . Series

Camilla Reid • Illustrated by Clare Youngs

Two new books in the multi-sensory Look It's . . . series!

HOOT HOOT Owl

In this book, you'll meet Squeak Squeak Mouse, Munch Munch Squirrel, Ribbit Ribbit Frog, and Hoot Hoot Owl.

Ages 0-3 • $10.99/$14.99 • 12pp

Board Book • 979-8-88777-005-5

Trim 6.5" x 7.5" • On sale 9/5/2023

Visually gorgeous with a genuinely engaging hide-and-seek narrative

MOO MOO Cow

In this book, you'll meet Baa Baa Sheep, Cluck Cluck Hen, Oink Oink Pig, and Moo Moo Cow.

Find the first two books in the Look, It's . . . series on page 15.

Ages 0-3 • $10.99/$14.99 • 12pp

Board Book • 979-8-88777-015-4

Trim 6.5" x 7.5" • On sale 9/5/2023

Camilla Reid has written, conceived, and edited children's books for over twenty years. Her titles include the Pip and Posy series, the Bizzy Bear series, the Peekaboo series, and the Felt Flaps series. Camilla lives with her family and several pets in Oxfordshire, England.

Clare Youngs was a graphic designer for many years, creating packaging for retailers, such as Marks and Spencer, Boots, and many others. For the last decade she has worked as a collage artist and published books for both adults and children. Clare has four children and lives with her husband in Kent, England.

My First ABC

Illustrated by Edward Underwood

A stunning gift board book with BIG flaps on every page!

Toddlers and preschoolers will adore learning their letters as they search for objects and characters behind the shaped flaps, name what they can see, and begin learning the letter names and sounds of the alphabet.

With a vibrant, clear design and illustrations from stationery and homeware designer Edward Underwood, this beautiful title is the perfect first words book for little ones.

Ages 1-3 • $12.99/$16.99 • 16pp

Board Book • 979-8-88777-012-3

From Edward Underwood, bestselling author of 100 First Words

Edward Underwood is an award-winning illustrator and one half of the design duo that makes up Lisa Jones Studio. Edward and Lisa have been creating homeware and greetings cards together for twenty years and are known for their witty graphic images. They live with their son in a converted mill on the edge of the South Downs in England.

My First Lift-the-Flap Nursery Rhymes

Illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius

Introduce little ones to the joy of nursery rhymes with Ingela P. Arrhenius's bright, beautiful artwork.

Featuring 14 favorite rhymes from “Humpty Dumpty” to “Hey Diddle Diddle,”—and a QR code to scan for rhymes to listen to and sing along with. This gorgeous gift book will be treasured forever and reached for time and time again.

Ages 2-5 • $12.99/$16.99 • 16pp

Board Book • 979-8-88777-013-0

Trim 9.45" x 11.42" • On sale 9/5/2023

Stories Aloud

Includes easy-to-lift card flaps, revealing a hidden surprise on every page!

Ingela P. Arrhenius graduated from art school in the early 90s, and has been working as an illustrator ever since. Ingela has created patterns for fabrics, wallpaper, and stationery, as well as packaging and home accessories. She has also collaborated with several toy producers around the world. Her love of retro style, typography, and color is reflected in all her work. Ingela lives with her husband (an author) and two sons in Stockholm, Sweden.

Make Tracks Series

Illustrated by Johnny Dyrander

Discover five different building site vehicles in this series of interactive board books with easy-to-use sliders.

Building Site

Featuring a concrete mixer, a dump truck, an excavator, a bulldozer, and a front loader. Drive each around a different track with a moving slider!

Ages 2-5 • $10.99/$14.99 • 8pp

Board Book • 979-8-88777-009-3

Trim 8.15" x 7.10" • On sale 9/5/2023

With bold, friendly graphic artwork from Swedish illustrator Johnny Dyrander

Cars

Learn vehicle vocabulary with simple first words, clear diagrams, and helpful prompts to encourage discussion. Featuring a car, a sports car, a race car, a four-wheel drive, and a taxi!

Ages 2-5 • $10.99/$14.99 • 8pp

Board Book • 979-8-88777-008-6

Trim 8.15" x 7.10" • On sale 9/5/2023

Johnny Dyrander is an illustrator who was born and raised above the Arctic circle in northern Sweden, surrounded by reindeer and the northern lights. He’s been working as an illustrator since he finished his studies at the University College of Arts, Crafts, & Design in Stockholm. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden.

Who Works at Night-Time?

Peter Arrhenius • Illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius

Discover the amazing people that work when you're fast asleep in this large-format board book with easy-to-lift flaps on every page!

There are all kinds of people that work during the night-time, from bakers to doctors, train drivers to road workers, and fishermen or art gallery guards.

With a rhyming, read-aloud text from Peter Arrhenius and bold, friendly artwork from Ingela P. Arrhenius, the award-winning illustrator of the bestselling Felt Flaps and Peekaboo series.

Ages 2-5 • $14.99/$19.99 • 16pp

Board Book • 979-8-88777-011-6

Trim 9.45" x 11.42" • On sale 9/5/2023 Stories

A fun lift-the-flap book packed with details, perfect for sharing at bedtime!

Peter Arrhenius is a screenwriter and author located in Stockholm, Sweden. His first children’s book—The Penguin Quartet—was released in 1996 and was the first collaboration of many with the illustrator (his then girlfriend, now spouse) Ingela P. Arrhenius. Together, they have published over 15 titles to date.

Ingela P. Arrhenius graduated from art school in the early 90s, and has been working as an illustrator ever since. Ingela has created patterns for fabrics, wallpaper, and stationery, as well as packaging and home accessories. She has also collaborated with several toy producers around the world. Her love of retro style, typography, and color is reflected in all her work. Ingela lives with her husband (an author) and two sons in Stockholm, Sweden.

A Whale of a Time

A Funny Poem for Each Day of the Year

Lou Peacock • Illustrated by Matt Hunt

A collection of 366 hilarious poems about animals, families, school, food, holidays, and much more!

This rib-tickling illustrated anthology is filled with unforgettable classics and new discoveries, including poetry in translation. The spectacular range of poems for children includes work by Maya Angelou, Lucille Clifton, Wendy Cope, and many more.

Each poem is brought to life by Matt Hunt's comical and vibrant artwork. Whether shared out loud or read alone, this is the perfect book to bring a smile—every day of the year!

Ages 6-9 • $40.00/$50.00 • 336 pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-025-3

Trim 9.85" x 11.42" • On sale 9/5/2023

Stories Aloud

Lou Peacock is lucky enough to have one of the best jobs in the world: “Publishing Director of Picture Books” at Nosy Crow. She has a degree in English Literature from Oxford University, and over twenty years' experience in children's publishing. She often puts her author hat on to write picture books for Nosy Crow and has a notebook full of scribbled ideas.

Matt Hunt was born in Redditch, England. Starting out as a fine artist, he graduated from the Birmingham School of Art, and, from these roots, developed a love for children's illustration. Matt works in mixed media, utilizing paint, pens, crayons, and digital methods. He's influenced by old movies, classic illustration, cartoons, and books. He currently shares a house with his wife, Hayley, and two cats.

With a textured paper jacket, cloth binding, ribbon marker, and glossy double-page spreads, this is the perfect gift for any occasion

The Wind in the Willows

Kenneth Grahame • Abridged by Lou Peacock • Illustrated by Kate Hindley

The hilarious and heart-warming adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad are brought to life for a new generation.

One spring day, Mole peers out from his underground home to find a marvelous world awaiting him.

As the seasons pass, he picnics on the riverbank with Ratty, accompanies Toad on a wild wagon adventure, and even braves the snowy depths of the fearsome Wild Wood in search of Badger. But when Toad's mischievous ways finally land him in trouble, can his friends come to his rescue and recapture Toad Hall from a gang of sneaky stoats and wheedling weasels?

Ages 6-9 • $24.99/$37.99 • 96 pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-028-4 Trim

• On sale 9/5/2023

With a cloth binding, foil cover, textured paper jacket, ribbon marker, and full color illustrations throughout

Lou Peacock is lucky enough to have one of the best jobs in the world: “Publishing Director of Picture Books” at Nosy Crow. She has a degree in English Literature from Oxford University, and over twenty years' experience in children's publishing. She often puts her author hat on to write picture books for Nosy Crow and has a notebook full of scribbled ideas.

Kate Hindley is a children's book illustrator who worked as a Print Designer at a Northamptonshire-based design company before she got her first book deal illustrating Claire Freedman's The Great Snortle Run, which was nominated for the Kate Greenaway award. Since then, Kate has illustrated a number of bestselling picture books, including The Naughtiest Girl, The Wishing Chair, and You Must Bring a Hat. She lives and works in Bristol, England.

50 Goddesses, Spirits, Saints, and Other Female Figures Who Have Shaped Belief

Dr. Janina Ramirez

• Illustrated by Sarah

Walsh

Stories of loving creators, wise leaders, and fearsome warriors that will inspire you to find strength within yourself . . .

Beautifully written by cultural historian and broadcaster, Dr. Janina Ramirez, and stunningly illustrated by Sarah Walsh, this amazing book contains goddesses, guides, spirits, saints, witches, demons, and many more female figures that have played an important role in shaping belief today.

Divided into thematic chapters, there are important stories of creation and love, action-packed stories of war and death, and heroic stories of great adventure and strength.

Ages 9-12 • $24.99/$30.99 • 112 pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-010-9

Trim 9.84" x 11.42" • On sale 9/5/2023

by

Sarah Walsh, illustrator of Her Story

Dr. Janina Ramirez is a cultural historian who teaches at the University of Oxford. She went to school in Slough, England, is Polish and Irish, and married a Spanish Scot. Janina has written many books, some for adults and some for children. Janina also presents documentaries on television and radio, which allows her to travel the world. But she is happiest at home with her family, four cats, three chickens, and two hamsters.

Sarah Walsh grew up in upstate New York. When she was little, she was obsessed with drawing and knew in her heart she would be an artist someday. Sarah is an internationally published illustrator of adult coloring books, children’s board books, activity books, and greeting cards. She lives with her family in Kansas City, Missouri.

Written

cultural historian and broadcaster, Dr. Janina Ramirez, and brought to life by

We're Going on a Present Hunt

Goldie Hawk • Illustrated by Angie Rozelaar

A fun and festive reimagining of the classic American folk song, “We're Going on a Bear Hunt,” made famous by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.

This joyful stocking stuffer has zingy neon ink on the cover and throughout, and is filled with cute characters and Christmas surprises!

Repeated phrases and sound words make this an interactive picture book, great for sharing with the whole family at Christmas.

Also available as a board book!

Ages 2-5 • $17.99/$22.99 • 32pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-026-0

Trim 10.63" x 10.63" • On sale 10/3/2023

Ages 2-5 • $8.99/$12.99 • 32pp

Board Book • 979-8-88777-027-7

Trim 10.63 x 10.63 • On sale 10/3/2023

Stories Aloud

Angie Rozelaar fills every page with vivid color, cute characters, and Christmas surprises!

Goldie Hawk is a children’s book writer and editor whose books have been translated into 11 languages. She lives and works in London, England.

Angie Rozelaar was born into a big unruly family in Kent, England. Apart from illustrating picture books, Angie works with companies around the world to create illustrations for greeting cards, games, toys, puzzles, calendars, and clothing. Angie and her family are now based in Normandy, France.

Santa Claus and the Three Bears

Lou Peacock • Illustrated by Margarita Kukhtina

A warm-hearted and witty fractured fairy-tale adventure for Christmas.

It's Christmas Eve and Santa Claus has fallen asleep at the Three Bears' cottage. It's up to Baby Bear and the Fairy-Tale Rescue Rangers: will they be able to deliver the last presents before the children wake up on Christmas morning?

An exciting, race-against-time narrative starring Baby Bear and a brave heroine!

Lou Peacock is lucky enough to have one of the best jobs in the world: “Publishing Director of Picture Books” at Nosy Crow. She has a degree in English Literature from Oxford University, and over twenty years' experience in children's publishing. She often puts her author hat on to write picture books for Nosy Crow and has a notebook full of scribbled ideas.

Margarita

Kukhtina has loved drawing and painting for as long as she can remember. After graduating as a Master of Fine Arts, Margarita worked as a graphic designer, creating personal projects in her spare time that helped her find her true passion—illustrating children's books. She works in mixed media, combining traditional and digital techniques to create playful and atmospheric illustrations. She lives in Moscow, Russia.

Time to Move South for Winter

Clare Helen Welsh •

Illustrated by Jenny Løvlie

A breathtaking picture book about incredible animal migrations.

Over the cold, mirrored waters of the Arctic, a tiny tern sets off on the world's longest animal migration.

On her way, she passes humpback whales, caribou, Canada geese, leatherback turtles, and monarch butterflies, each on their own incredible journey south for winter. A beautiful, lyrical, and reassuring bedtime story, with a map and double-page spread of nonfiction facts at the end.

Ages Up to 5 • $17.99/$22.99 • 32pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-019-2

Trim 10.63" x 9.84" • On sale 10/3/2023

Stories Aloud

Clare Helen Welsh is a picture book writer who loves dreaming up stories for young readers and their families to enjoy. For many years, she was an elementary school teacher, which ignited her love of storytelling, reading, and role-play. When she isn't imagining new worlds and creating characters, she enjoys walking on the beach and in the countryside, and takes lots of inspiration from the natural world. Clare lives with her husband, two children, and her dog, Hope, in Devon, England.

Jenny Løvlie grew up in Northern Norway on Ekkerøy, a tiny peninsula sticking out into the Barents Sea, where she was the first child to be born in 12 years. Jenny studied Illustration and Animation at Kingston University in London, England. Her love of nature shines through in her work and she draws inspiration from the wild landscapes of Scandinavia, Nordic folklore, and Scandinavian design. Jenny's favorite things are going on adventures in her van, camping, bird-watching, cooking, and reading. She lives in Cardiff, Wales.

Perfect for young animal lovers, with a map and double-page spread of non-fiction facts at the end!

A History of the World in 25 Cities

Tracey Turner and Andrew Donkin • Illustrated by Libby VanderPloeg

A gorgeous, large-format gift hardback featuring city maps from all over the world, from ancient history to the present day.

Readers can visit cities from every inhabited continent on Earth, from the walled city of Jericho built over 10,000 years ago, to the modern-day metropolis of Tokyo, the most densely populated city in the world today.

With vibrant artwork from Libby VanderPloeg, each carefully researched map takes readers on a city tour at a unique moment in time—from exploring Athens in ancient Greece, to walking the beautiful lamplit streets of medieval Benin, deep in the West African rainforest.

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From a multiple award-winning illustrator and internationally bestselling authors

Andrew Donkin has sold over 10 million children’s books and graphic novels worldwide. His graphic novel, Illegal (co-written with Eoin Colfer), was an international bestseller and has been nominated for over 40 book awards. Andrew lives with his family near the Thames River in London, England.

Tracey Turner has written lots of books for children, including How Many Mice Make an Elephant, The Curious Book of Lists, Exploding Beetles and Inflatable Fish, and more than 80 other titles. She works as a writer and editor and lives with her partner, Tom, and their son, Toby, and Wellington the dog in Bath, England.

Libby VanderPloeg always loved drawing and was surrounded by books and stories growing up, since her mother was a storyteller and children's librarian. After studying fine art in Chicago and working as a graphic designer, art director, and even a cheese monger in Brooklyn, she decided to focus on her lifelong love of drawing and illustration. She lives in Michigan, USA.

Everything You Know About Dinosaurs is Wrong!

Dr. Nick Crumpton • Illustrated by Gavin Scott

Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs?

Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! Even the experts can't be right all the time . . .

This ingenious book is packed with so many amazing dinosaur discoveries, you'll soon become a paleontology pro. Explore jaw-dropping research that will debunk many myths about all kinds of prehistoric creatures—you'll never look at a pigeon the same way again!

Ages 7-9 • $19.99/$24.99 • 64pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-014-7

Trim 9.84" x 11.42" • On sale 10/3/2023

An unjacketed hardcover with spot UV and multi-level debossed text on the cover

Dr. Nick Crumpton earned a PhD in Zoology from the University of Cambridge. He has worked at the BBC Natural History Unit, the Zoological Society of London (on venomous mammals and Indonesian biodiversity), and University College London, where he occasionally teaches. He now works at the Natural History Museum in London, England.

Gavin Scott was born in Salisbury, England. Gavin studied Natural History Illustration in college and later went on to enter the world of character design and children’s illustration. He lives with his family in Somerset, England.

50 Vehicles That Changed the World

by Rui Ricardo

A fascinating book about the groundbreaking vehicles that have shaped our world.

From ancient chariots to solar-powered airplanes, our world has been changed by the pioneering development of many incredible vehicles.

Take a journey through time to discover how these groundbreaking inventions changed the world and how they might even shape our future

Written by professional captain

and children's author Matt Ralphs, with stunning color illustrations on every page by Rui

Ricardo

Matt Ralphs is a freelance writer of children's fiction and nonfiction. While working for many years as an editor, he helped other writers create novels, comics, and lavish art books, including special editions made from engraved metal, branded wood, and demon skin. He lives on the Grand Union Canal in England on a boat he christened Nostromo, because Alien is his favorite movie.

Rui Ricardo is a Portuguese illustrator based in Porto, Portugal, where he studied graphic design and academic drawing at the University of Fine Arts. His illustrations have been published in major American and British magazines and he has worked with many prominent international brands and publishers. An avid backpacker, he has spent years traveling across Asia, Europe, and bits of Africa and South America.

My Big Fantastic Family

Charlotte and Adam Guillain • Illustrated by Ali Pye

This funny and reassuring celebration of non-nuclear families will help children understand that they will always be loved—even if parents separate or divorce.

When Dad says that he's moving out, Lily-May feels all upside-down inside. But now Dad comes on Sundays, and they ride their bikes really fast and make secret forts together. Lily-May plays more with just Mom now too.

This uplifting story with a diverse cast of characters embraces all the positive aspects of becoming part of a blended family after divorce or separation.

Ages 2-5 • $18.99 • 32 pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-030-7

Trim 10.62" x 9.84" • On sale 12/5/2023

Stories Aloud

From the award-winning authors of George's Amazing Adventures, and the illustrator of Caryl Hart's top-selling Girls Can Do Anything!

Charlotte and Adam Guillain met in Zanzibar while working with Voluntary Services Overseas. Charlotte’s house was near the sea—perfect for swimming with dolphins and hanging out with bush babies. Adam lived in a rainforest, where he spent his time playing the guitar and cooking. Since then, Adam and Charlotte have made up lots of songs and stories together.

Ali Pye had wanted to be an illustrator ever since she was little and used to draw stories, sticking the pages together to make little books. But it took her a few years, and a stint as a copy editor, before she started drawing professionally. She graduated from Kingston University with an MA in Illustration in 2010 and is now a full-time illustrator.

I'm Going to Be a Princess

Stephanie Taylor • Illustrated by Jade Orlando

What will Maya be when she grows up? A rocket scientist like Annie Easley? An Olympic athlete like Alice Coachman? A brain surgeon like Alexa Canady?

In this heart-warming and funny story, Maya discovers the achievements of some amazing Black women . . . but it's a brave Nigerian princess who really captures her imagination!

Stephanie Taylor celebrates the lives of incredible Black women while Jade Orlando's art captures the warm mother-daughter relationship.

Ages 2-5 • $17.99/$22.99 • 32 pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-034-5

Trim 10.6" x 9.8" • On sale 12/5/2023

Stories Aloud

From Jade Orlando, award-winning illustrator and contributing artist behind Dapo Adeola's Hey You!

Stephanie Taylor is a British-born author of Jamaican heritage. Stephanie has worked in elementary school education for over 20 years at the same school in South East London. Reading and writing books for children is Stephanie's passion—if she can use this to encourage children to read, then she feels like she has achieved something wonderful. She lives with her husband, Michael, and has two amazing grown-up children, Sian and Miles.

Jade Orlando is an award-winning illustrator whose colorful illustrations are featured in books, apparel, advertising, and licensing, with clients including Hallmark, Simon & Schuster, and the ACLU. When she’s not illustrating, you can usually find her curled up with her pets and a really good book, Jade lives with her husband, three cats, and a greyhound named Petra, in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia.

Baby Faces series 20-21

Little Bear, Where Are You? 20

Little Dog Where Are You? 21

Big Book of Mysteries, The 22-23

Everything Possible 8-9, 10

Everything You Know About Dinosaurs is Wrong! 54-55

Frank and Bert 4-5

Goddess: 50 Goddesses, Spirits, Saints, and Other

Female Figures Who Have Shaped Belief 44-45

Grandpa and the Kingfisher 26-27

Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush 12-13

History of the World in 25 Cities, A 52-53

How to Count to One (And Don’t Even THINK About Bigger Numbers) 16-17

I’ll Be There: A Celebration of Love and Family 6-7

I’m Going to be a Princess 60-61

Look, it’s … series 14-15, 30-31

HOOT HOOT Owl 30

MOO MOO Cow 31

ROAR ROAR Lion 14

WOOF WOOF Dog 15

Make Tracks series 36-37

Building Site 36 Cars 37

My Big Fantastic Family 58-59

My First ABC 32-33

My First Lift-the-Flap Nursery Rhymes 34-35

Santa Claus and the Three Bears 48-49

This Is NOT A Unicorn 18-19

Time to Move South for Winter 26-27

Todo lo Posible 8, 10-11

Transported: 50 Vehicles That Changed the World 56-57

Welcome to Our Table 24-25

We’re Going on a Present Hunt 46-47 When I Became Your Grandma 28-29

Whale of a Time, A 40-41

Who Works at Night-Time 38-39

Wind in the Willows, The 42-43

Adams, Tom 22-23

Adamson, Ged 18-19

Arrhenius, Ingela P. 34-35, 38-39

Arrhenius, Peter 38-39

Beardshaw, Rosalind 6-7

Brown, Alison 8-11

Crumpton, Dr. Nick 54-55

Donkin, Andrew 52-53

Dyrander, Johnny 36-37

Folkins-Amador, Brian 10-11

Grahame, Kenneth 42-43

Guillain, Adam 58-59

Guillain, Charlotte 58-59

Hawk, Goldie 46-47

Hindley, Kate 42-43

Hunt, Matt 40-41

Imamura, Yas 22-23

Kukhtina, Margarita 48-49

Lawrence, Patrice 12-13

Løvlie, Jenny 26-27

Lynas, Harriet 24-25

Massini, Sarah 26-27

Mucha, Laura 24-25

Naylor-Ballesteros, Chris 4-5

Newson, Karl 6-7

Orlando, Jade 60-61

Peacock, Lou 40-43, 48-49

Pye, Ali 58-59

Ralphs, Matt 56-57

Ramirez, Dr. Janina 44-45

Reid, Camilla 14-15, 30-31

Ricardo, Rui 56-57

Rozelaar, Angie 46-47

Salmon, Caspar 16-17

Scott, Gavin 54-55

Shane, Susannah 28-29

Small, Fred 8-11

Smith, Ed 24-25

Sucre, Camilla 12-13

Taylor, Stephanie 60-61

Teckentrup, Britta 28-29

Timms, Barry 18-19

Trukhan, Ekaterina 20-21

Turner, Tracey 52-53

Underwood, Edward 32-33

VanderPloeg, Libby 52-53

Walsh, Sarah 44-45

Welsh, Clare Helen 26-27

Wilson, Anna 26-27

Youngs, Clare 14-15, 30-31

Look It's . . . Series

Baby Faces . . . Series

Make Tracks . . . Series

A Whale of a Time

A Funny Poem for Each Day of the Year

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