NQ Publishers 2023 Catalogue

2023 for enquiring minds

for enquiring minds

Welcome to our updated 2023 catalogue.

NQ Publishers is the UK imprint of independent packagers & publishers Nextquisite Ltd. We publish illustrated novelty and reference books for children aged 0 to 12.

You will notice that our strap line is “for enquiring minds.” Our goal is to engage our readers with interesting ideas and gorgeous illustrations on a wide range of subjects and to instil a lifelong love of books and reading.

This is our third catalogue and by early 2024 we will have 38 books in stock. This year will see strong growth as we begin working with a range of wholesalers and agents in the UK and in export markets around the world.

New books

Highlights this year include a stunning pop-up edition of Alice in Wonderland illustrated by award-winning artist Philip Giordano, which is due in October. In the same month we will begin a new series of glow-in-the-dark book+ puzzles with Magic Jungle, and in November The Four Seasons will be the first title in a new series of carousel books.

For toddlers, we have the All Aboard! Choo Choo Train series beginning in October with The Birthday Party and Monster Moods For young history buffs, this catalogue will see the release of all four titles in the What Would You Be series, including Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, and Ancient China. These books are ideal for libraries and classrooms and eye-catching enough for trade bookshops too. In response to the growing number of inactive and overweight children, in September we will publish Get Moving, a lift-the-flap book with 50 fun exercises for kids to learn and do at home.

Early 2024 will get off to a brilliant start with our stunning new novelty title Planet Earth, illustrated by Italian artist Fonzy Nils. In February 24 we will publish two lift-the-flap books on careers: So, You Want to Work in Fashion? and So, You Want to Work with Animals? illustrated by American artist Josh Cleland.

Anne McRae Marco Nardi Publishers

THE MONSTER MOOD CHOO CHOO TRAIN

Illustrated by Pintachan

MONSTER MOOD presents and explains 15 common feelings including happiness, fear, anger and pride, along with similar and opposite words.

£7.99 | 978-1-912944-97-2

Fold-out board book with rounded corners, 160 x 130 mm 20 pages including cover | Ages 1+

THE BIRTHDAY PARTY CHOO CHOO TRAIN

Illustrated by Pintachan

BIRTHDAY PARTY introduces 20 big-eyed animals from around the world. They are all on a train is speeding to a birthday party. 20 pages of food, fun and sing-alongs to enjoy.

£7.99 | 978-1-912944-88-0

Fold-out board book with rounded corners, 160 x 130 mm 20 pages including cover | Ages 1+

Selling points

 The perfect gift for toddlers` birthday parties

 Encourages toddlers to recognise and name their moods and feelings

 Improves hand-eye coordination

 Over a metre of fold-out fun with 20 pages of whimsical characters and simple texts to talk about birthdays, fun and feelings

 Vibrant illustrations by Spanish illustrator Pintachan

the illustrator

PINTACHAN Big eyes, lots of smiles, bright colours, and plenty of fun -Spanish artist Pintachan creates lively and whimsical imagery that’s charming because it’s so simple.

MY GIANT BOOK OF ANIMAL FUN

Illustrated by Marijke Buurlage

FIND OUT which animals love to wallow in the watering hole and meet the king of the jungle. Swim through a coral reef with tropical fish and learn to recognise dolphins, whales and eels. Help the baby orangutan to find her Mum in the Asian jungle, and see who is hiding in the farmyard apple tree!

 “It’s big enough to sit on!”

John, aged three.

Selling points

 Every outsize page is a riot of colour and fun and packed with animals to spot

 Whacky questions encourage toddlers to name animals and imitate their sounds

 Includes 40 large flaps to lift, laugh and learn

 Gorgeous, child-friendly illustrations and texts to delight young animal lovers

the illustrator

MARIJKE BUURLAGE is a Dutch illustrator who specialises in children’s books, posters, illustrations for magazines, book covers, apps and e-books. Her work is vibrant, light-hearted and playful and her two preferred themes are animals and plants.

big flaps for little hands

£14.99 | 978-1-912944-19-4 Board book with flaps, 471 x 347 mm, 8 pages + cover, Landscape | Ages 1+

HARRY THE WOLF

Illustrated by Daniela De Luca

HARRY, an abandoned cub, is adopted by a friendly wolf pack. Soon after he arrives, the pack decides to move north as humans encroach on their homelands. Their adventures are mixed with facts about how real wolves live.

Selling points

 Builds early reading skills

 Perfectly blends a charming story with scientific facts about nature and animals

 Stories touch on issues like adoption, the birth of a sibling and climate change

 Super cute illustrations!

MATTIE THE POLAR BEAR

Illustrated by Daniela De Luca

MATTIE AND HER MUM wake up after their long winter sleep. When they go out to find food, Mattie shows off her ballet-dancing skills and is swept away on an ice floe. Shows how global warming is changing the Arctic.

the illustrator

DANIELA DE LUCA is a children’s book illustrator based in Florence, Italy. Her beautiful books with their timeless illustrations have been translated into many languages around the world.

Hardcover,

Hardcover,

 Mattie is a keen ballet dancer

£7.99 | 978-1-912944-93-4

240 x 240 mm, 32 pages | Ages 3+

£7.99 | 978-1-912944-96-5

240 x 240 mm, 32 pages | Ages 3+

LIZZIE THE ELEPHANT

Illustrated by Daniela De Luca

LIZZIE LIVES on the savanna with her mother, aunts and wise old grandmother, the Matriarch and leader of the herd. When Lizzie wanders off into the bush and gets lost, she learns about elephant life and lore, and the value of listening to her family.

BUSTER THE KANGAROO

Illustrated by Daniela De Luca

WHEN BUSTER tries to hop into his mother’s pouch she says “No!” She’s expecting a new baby. Buster is so angry he runs away. He crosses the Australian outback on his own, making new friends and narrowly avoiding a dangerous bushfire.

 From Harry the Wolf, pages 26-27

£7.99 | 978-1-912944-95-8 Hardcover, 240 x 240 mm, 32 pages | Ages 3+

£7.99 | 978-1-912944-94-1 Hardcover, 240 x 240 mm, 32 pages | Ages 3+

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

ALICE in Wonderland

Illustrated by Philip Giordano

APOP-UP BOOK!

Based on Lewis Carroll’s classic text Illustrated by Philip Giordano

Go down the rabbit hole with Alice to Wonderland. Attend the Mad Hatter’s tea party and see the Cheshire Cat smile. This book brings the magic and mystery of this classic story to a new generation of readers in six stunning pop-up and novelty scenes.

£14.99 | 978-1-912944-98-9

Board book with 6 pop-ups, 276 x 216 mm, 12 pages + cover, Landscape | Ages 3+

Pull the tab to uncover the Cheshire cat’s famous smile!

THE A DVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO

Based on Carlo Collodi’s classic text

Illustrated by Philip Giordano

The mischief and magic of Pinocchio and his riotous friends and foes are brought to life in this gorgeous pop-up. Enjoy this classic story in six delightful novelty scenes and a new translation of the text.

Selling points

 Six stunning pop-ups retell the classic story of the simpatico puppet-boy Pinocchio

 Includes flaps and tabs for extra fun

 The story is beautifully retold in a new translation and reduction of the original Italian text

 From Pinocchio, pages 10-12

£14.99 | 978-1-912944-85-9

Board book with 6 pop-ups, 276 x 216 mm, 12 pages + cover, Landscape | Ages 3+

the illustrator

PHILIP GIORDANO was born in Italy. After studying art in Milan and Turin, he began work as an illustrator for children’s books and magazines, cartoons and toy design. Philip has won multiple awards, including the International Award for Illustration at the Bologna Book Fair (2010), the Andersen Prize

Selling points

 Promotes literacy

 Builds word recognition

 Encourages interaction with a parent or sibling

 Brimming with surprises and fun to help instill a love of books and reading

MY BUMPER BOOK OF FIRST WORDS MY BUMPER BOOK OF FIRST WORDS

THINGS THAT GO THINGS THAT GO

80 FLAPS 200WORDS

the illustrator

STEVE MACK is a Canadian-based freelance illustrator and design specialist who has worked with Sesame Street, Hallmark, Penguin Publishing, Scholastic and Chronicle Books. He is currently working on new children’s books, designing baby toys, greeting cards, magazine publishing and animated shorts for television and online.

MY

BOOK OF FIRST WORDS:  COLOURS, SHAPES & NUMBERS

Illustrated by Steve Mack

With a padded cover, sturdy board pages and 80 flaps to lift, this book introduces little ones to colours, shapes and numbers. It will boost early reading skills as toddlers enjoy counting games and recognising colours and shapes. Clear labels and simple, fun texts encourage pre-readers to think and reason.

MY BUMPER BOOK OF FIRST WORDS:  THINGS THAT GO

Illustrated by Steve Mack

With loads of sturdy flaps to lift, this engaging book helps build early reading skills as children enjoy hours of fun recognising and naming vehicles and machines and matching pictures with words. Clear labels and simple, fun texts encourage pre-readers to think and reason as they explore more than 80 vehicles and discover the huge variety of THINGS THAT GO!

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-79-8

Board book with 80 flaps, 276 x 216 mm, 16 pages + cover, 80 flaps | Ages 1+

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-80-4

Board book with 80 flaps, 276 x 216 mm, 16 pages + cover, 80 flaps | Ages 1+

 These books encourage prereaders to begin naming objects and recognising words, giving them the confidence they need to start reading.

MY BUMPER BOOK OF FIRST WORDS

Illustrated by Steve Mack

Improves handeye coordination

MY BUMPER BOOK OF FIRST WORDS: ANIMALS

Illustrated by Steve Mack

With 80 sturdy flaps to lift and more than 200 key words, this handsome book encourages early reading skills as children enjoy hours of fun matching pictures and words and naming things. Clear labels and simple, fun texts challenge prereaders to think and reason as they search for things, answer questions and explore the world.

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-78-1

Introducing more than 200 key words about animals and nature, and with 80 sturdy flaps to lift, this captivating book builds early reading skills as children enjoy hours of fun matching pictures and words and naming things. Clear labels and simple, fun texts challenge pre-readers to think and reason as they answer questions, search for pictures and words, and discover the world of nature.

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-77-4

Board book with 80 flaps, 276 x 216 mm, 16 pages + cover, 80 flaps | Ages 1+

Board book with 80 flaps, 276 x 216 mm, 16 pages + cover, 80 flaps | Ages 1+

Selling points

 Heartwarming illustrations

 Chock full of facts on animal behaviour

 Post-pandemic Britain has 3 million new pet owners and 59 per cent of homes now keep a pet

 CATS and DOGS finish with “A Note For Parents” on the benefits and possible pitfalls of pet-owning

 ANIMALS concludes with “Something to think about” on declining species diversity, climate change and mass extinctions

WILD ABOUT ANIMALS

Written by Hannah Porter • Illustrated by Marina Solodkaya

How smart is an octopus? Why do cockatoos dance? Which is the best animal dad? How do bears relax? Lift the flaps and laugh out loud at the cute illustrations and fun-filled texts. Discover an animal that lives forever and find out which creature is the most dangerous for humans. Meet dancing blue-footed boobies and antelopes with inflatable noses! Find out which animals are endangered and how you can help.

Purr-fect gifts!

best sellers!

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-70-5

Board book with 60 flaps, 276 x 216 mm, 16 pages + cover, 60 flaps | Ages 3+

MAD ABOUT CATS

Written by Hannah Porter • Illustrated by Marina

Solodkaya

Can you read a cat’s tail? What should you feed a kitten? Which is the fluffiest cat? This engaging book poses more than 60 questions to inform and delight a new generation of cat lovers. Find out how old a kitten should be before you adopt it. Learn to decipher cat language. Discover cat breeds, care, behaviour and lore. Meet over 100 gorgeous moggies and aristocats!

CRAZY ABOUT DOGS

Written by Hannah Porter • Illustrated by Marina Solodkaya

How can you tell if a dog is happy? What breed of puppy should you get? Can wild dogs sing? Meet dozens of dogs, from designer pooches and working hounds, to wily wolves and playful puppies. Lift the flaps to answer loads of fun questions. Learn to read a dog’s tail. Find out about breeds, behaviour and care.

the author

HANNAH PORTER taught primary school for 12 years before retraining as a special needs teacher with a focus on children with autism. An animal-lover since childhood, she has a BSc in Biology from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Hannah lives just outside Christchurch, with her husband, two cats and a dog.

the illustrator

MARINA SOLODKAYA is a Ukrainian-based illustrator and textile designer. Over the last ten years she has illustrated several children’s books and created textile designs for children’s apparel. Marina has been passionate about art and drawing since childhood. She is inspired by her daughter, the sea and nature.

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-54-5

Board book with 60 flaps, 276 x 216 mm, 16 pages + cover, 60 flaps | Ages 3+

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-69-9

Board book with 60 flaps, 276 x 216 mm, 16 pages + cover, 60 flaps | Ages 3+

PLANET EARTH

Written by Elizabeth Cranford • Illustrated by Fonzy Nils

Find out how our planet works, from volcanoes and rainbows to glaciers and climate change. Packed with novelty features, including spin wheels, flaps, a fold-out booklet and a giant pop-up.

the illustrator

ELIZABETH CRANFORD studied ecology and biodiversity at Victoria University, Wellington, NZ. After many years as a researcher, she now works as a freelance editor and author of books and articles on ecology and natural history. She lives by the seaside in Adelaide with her daughter and a golden retriever.

FONZY NILS (AKA Alfonso Cirillo) is an Italian illustrator, designer and visual artist. After the studies in graphic design, he studied architecture, earning a Masters in Design. Fonzy started his journey in the world of illustration in 2009. He works as a freelance illustrator and designer for editorial and ADV projects.

Selling points

 Busy, colourful pages encouraging children to discover and read

 Includes facts on climate change & what can be done to halt global warming

 Novelty fun for kids to enjoy

£14.99 | 978-1-912944-99-6 Board book with flaps, tabs, pop-ups, spin wheels & fold-outs, 275 x 245 mm, 12 pages + cover | Ages 3+

CAREERS

Illustrated by Josh Cleland

Young readers will discover 50 different jobs and careers in each book. Lift the fun flaps for a brief description of each one. Superbly illustrated by Josh Cleland.

the illustrator

JOSH CLELAND is an illustrator working out of his home studio just outside of Portland, Oregon, where he resides with his wife, Rayna. You will find his work in various children’s magazines, and in other media such as greeting cards, websites, billboards, and more.

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-22-4 Board book with 50 flaps, 276 x 216 mm, 14 pages + cover, Ages 5+

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-23-1 Board book with 50 flaps, 276 x 216 mm, 14 pages + cover, Ages 5+

GET MOVING

Illustrated by Tasha Goddard

A lift-the-flap book that shows young readers how to do 50 simple stretching, yoga and pilates moves at home. Aimed at kids aged 5-7, it’s a fun way for them to begin exercising. GET MOVING is the first in a series of books that show children how they can stay fit and healthy by themselves.

Selling points

 Practical information and advice for kids and parents to share on staying fit and healthy

 Sowing the seeds of a long and healthy life

 Gives young readers the information they need to help themselves

the illustrator

TASHA GODDARD’s quirky, colourful illustrations show children exactly where their arms and legs should be as they do each exercise.

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-91-0

Board book with 50 flaps, 276 x 216 mm, 14 pages + cover, Ages 5+

Is your best friend coming to visit? Here’s some fun exercises you can do together.

High Energy Day

Begin

4. COBRA

the ground. Press your legs

5. TREE

Stand in Mountain pose. Bring your hands up and press into prayer position. Bring left leg up and press against inner calf. Hold as you count to 10. Practise on the other leg.

Slowly rise up onto the tips of your toes, raising your hips towards the ceiling until your arms and legs are straight.

6. WARRIOR II

THE MAGIC JUNGLE Book plus Glow-in-the-Dark Puzzle

Illustrated by Helena Perez Garcia

Piece together the amazing plants and animals in jungles around the world. Read all about them in the accompanying book, then sit back and admire the glow-in-the-dark night jungle.

£12.99 | 978-1-912944-89-7

Softcover book, 170 x 240 mm, 24 pages + cover, Ages 5+ Puzzle, 500 x 700 mm, 120 pieces

Puzzle piece size

120 pieces

october

 Fact-filled 24-page book shows where jungles grow and the plants and animals that live there  Highlights the challenges — and the successes — of the conservation movement

THE MAGIC JUNGLE

 Giant floor puzzle with 120 pieces

 Shows 35 jungle animals and plants from rainforests around the world

the illustrator

HELENA PEREZ GARCIA After completing a Fine Arts Degree in Spain, Helena relocated to London in 2012 where she lived and worked for six years. During this period and driven by the artistic history and cultural influences of the city, Helena developed her characteristic style. Her illustrations are rich in detail and colour and have appeared in magazines, newspapers, packaging and books for children and adults.

Selling points

 Puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and motor skills

 They develop problem-solving and memory skills as well as the ability to plan and test ideas

 The MAGIC JUNGLE book is packed with fun facts on jungle animals from around the world

Illustrated by Helena Perez Garcia

THE FOUR SEASONS

Illustrated by Qian Ling

Open up the stunning carousel book to create a fabulous PLAYZONE. Tie the ribbon to hold the pages in place, then play with 20 press-out animals, flip the flaps and unfold the information sheet to learn all about the four seasons.

the illustrator

QIAN LING is a Chinese illustrator living in Shanghai, China. She completed her BA in Visual Art from University of Finance and Economics in 2017 and received her MFA in Illustration from Syracuse University in 2021.

£14.99 | 978-1-912944-87-3

Board book with flaps, fold-out info card & 20 press-outs, 276 x 216 mm, 8 pages + cover | Ages 5+

november

 Every double-page focuses on a single season

 Simple texts and fun quizzes and activities are included in a fold-out pouch tipped into the back of the book

LISA REGAN is a children’s writer and editor specialising in STEM subjects, including dinosaurs, inventions, space, weather, natural history and more. After many years as inhouse managing editor at several UK trade publishers, in her freelance career she has written a range of children’s titles published by Scholastic, Parragon, DK, Ticktock, Carlton, Bloomsbury and many others.

THE AGE OF DINOSAURS

ORIGINS - DAILY LIFE - EXTINCTION

Written

by Jamie Collins

Illustrated by Leonello Calvetti, Luca Massini et al.

Discover the world of dinosaurs in this action-packed bumpber book of dinosaurs. Organised chronologically, it has 3D illustrations so realistic it’s like stepping back in time.

£14.99 | 978-1-912944-81-1

Hardcover, matt lam, spot UV, 295 x 240 mm, 160 pages | Ages 7+

Selling points

 Compelling introductory texts on each spread set the scene, with scientific information given in boxes and borders

 Dinosaur ID boxes summarise comparative size, weight, diet, habitat and special features for over 100 dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures

3D dinos!

JAMIE COLLINS is a freelance author and editor of children’s non-fiction based in London. He is the author of many books, including a children’s encyclopaedia of science and natural history.

 Scenes so real it’s like being there!

WHAT WOULD YOU BE IN ANCIENT EGYPT?

Written by David Owen • Illustrated by Steph Marshall

Learn about the annual flood and agriculture with the farmers’ children, Kia and Woser. Meet the young Pharaoh Kawab and his Great Royal Wife Maia, as you discover what the kings and queens of Egypt did in their daily lives. Help Sabu the student scribe learn to spell, and the young musicians Sadek and Ana get their first job.

Hardcover,

the author

DAVID OWEN worked as an editor in children’s reference publishing for many years before becoming a freelance author and editor.

WHAT WOULD YOU BE IN ANCIENT ROME?

Written by David Owen • Illustrated by Steph Marshall

Meet Velia the Etruscan girl who lived before the Republic was founded, at the origins of Roman civilisation. Learn about the Vestal Virgins with Claudia as she joins the cult at the age of seven. Discover Roman roads and aqueducts with the Tarquinius, the apprentice engineer. Enjoy the thrills and spills of chariot racing with Felix, the young charioteer.

Hardcover,

the illustrator

STEPH MARSHALL is a freelance illustrator and printmaker based in Berkshire. She has a particular fascination with maps and her work is often inspired by travel. Working predominantly with digital media, she creates bright, bold and playful illustrations.

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-61-3

295 x 245 mm, 48 pages, Ages 6+

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-63-7

295 x 245 mm, 48 pages, Ages 6+

what would you be?

Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece

WHAT WOULD YOU BE IN ANCIENT GREECE?

Written by David Owen • Illustrated by Steph Marshall

Meet Rhea the Minoan priestess whose civilization preceded Classical Greece by 1500 years. Get the history behind the wooden horse of Troy, and see how Greek soldiers lived. Find out about Greek gods and goddesses and the bards who told their stories. Go to the first Olympic Games with Theo and his Dad, and learn about Timarete and her beautiful paintings.

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-62-0

Hardcover, 295 x 245 mm, 48 pages, Ages 6+

Selling points

 An innovative approach to history that makes it easier for today’s readers to identify with youngsters who lived centuries ago

 Each book looks at 15 different occupations in ancient civilisations

 Ideal for home and school libraries

 Shows the lives of girls and women on every page, providing an inclusive view of life in the ancient world

WHAT WOULD YOU BE IN ANCIENT CHINA?

Written by David Owen • Illustrated by Steph Marshall

Learn about silk farming with Shan and her Mum and aunt. Stand on the Great Wall with the young soldier Zihao, as he defends his homelands from the fearsome Mongols. Meet young musicians and dancers studying at the Pear Garden Academy, the world’s first school of music and the performing arts that opened 1300 years ago.

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-60-6

Hardcover, 295 x 245 mm, 48 pages, Ages 6+

MY FIRST 1001 WORDS

Illustrated by Craig Shuttlewood

Filled with more than 1,000 adorable illustrations of everyday objects, animals and people, this visual dictionary is designed to build vocabulary and develop early reading and spelling skills. It includes a free app so that readers can use their smartphone or tablet to hear the correct pronunciation of all the words.

£12.99 | 978-1-912944-71-2

Hardcover, 300 x 245 mm, 64 pages, Ages 3+

sounds great!

Selling points

 Builds early reading skills in native speakers

 Ideal for children from multilingual homes

 Questions on each page encourage readers to search among the illustrations for answers

 Free audio app with recordings of more than 1,000 words and phrases adds an element of fun

 Busy pages bustling with key words and art. An ideal first dictionary for kids heading off to preschool or kindergarten.

the illustrator

CRAIG SHUTTLEWOOD is an awardwinning designer, illustrator and artist who regularly exhibits his work in galleries in London and New York. Craig enjoys paint and scribbles and works from a modest garden studio in Brighton where he lives with his partner and children.

 This loudspeaker icon appears on your screen as you scan the pages using the app. Tap on it to hear the words.

the author

DAVID OWEN worked as an editor in children’s reference publishing for many years before becoming a freelance author and editor. Our World Atlas is his first published book.

the illustrator

QUINO MARIN is a fine arts graduate from the University of Seville, Spain. A master of a range of techniques and subject areas, Quino has a special love of maps. He has illustrated many children’s books published by OUP, Santillana, Houghton Mifflin and Hachette, among others.

MY FIRST WORLD ATLAS

Written by David Owen • Illustrated by Quino Marin

Explore our planet, from its tallest mountains, largest forests and widest oceans, to the people and animals that inhabit it. Pinpoint ancient monuments, famous buildings and amazing natural habitats. Learn about sport, food, costume, culture and languages across the globe. Find out about the challenges we face, such as soaring population, climate change and preserving wildlife and the environment for future generations.

new edition!

“David Owen has managed to give a flavour of the diversity that makes our planet so special. The busy pages are filled with Quino Marin’s captivating illustrations, which accurately depict key landmarks whilst revealing a wealth of lesser-known treasures.”

TSL (The School Librarian)

Selling points

 Introducing art, technology, science, economy and sports

 Completely up-to-date snapshot of our post-pandemic world

 World records and fascinating facts on every page to inform and entertain

 Fun “Can you spot” boxes for each continent encourage children to look carefully at the detailed illustrations

 Ideal for home & school libraries

Celebrating wildlife, festivals, languages and cultures

£12.99 | 978-1-912944-90-3

Hardcover, 330 x 270 mm, 48 pages, Ages 6+

Selling points

 Dazzling artwork scenes of sea and ocean environments capture the young reader’s imagination

 Simple explanations of each marine environment and the animals that live there

 The app has 50 video clips with sea animals. When you look at the pages through the app, they move and shimmer

 Explains how plastic pollution and global warming are affecting our oceans

SEAS AND OCEANS AN ANIMATED ATLAS

Written by Jamie Collins

Illustrated by Giulia Quagli

Which is the saltiest ocean? How many fish live in the sea? Why is global warming so bad for our oceans? Find the answers to these and hundreds of other questions in this captivating book. Discover the free app that animates SEAS & OCEANS with 50 video clips on shimmering seascapes on your tablet or smartphone.

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-92-7

Hardcover, 280 x 280 mm, 48 pages, Includes free app, Ages 6+

the illustrator

GIULIA QUAGLI is a freelance illustrator based in Tuscany. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence and now works with Italian and foreign publishing companies.

the author

JAMIE COLLINS is a freelance author and editor of children’s non-fiction based in London. He is the author of many books, including a children’s encyclopaedia of science and natural history.

dive into a tidal wave of oceanic fun!

Selling points

 Fact-filled texts explore the world’s environments and the animals that live in each one

 Striking art that captures the main attributes of each animal

 The amazing app has 100 video clips with real live animals that pop up on every page

 Includes information on climate change & global warming

AMAZING ANIMAL ATLAS

Written by Anne McRae

Illustrated by Alexander Vidal

Discover more than 500 animal species. Find out where they all live and use the free app to unlock 100 awesome video clips that bring the animals to life. This atlas lets you see and hear animals from every corner of the globe, on the page and on your smartphone or tablet. Get ready for a unique experience!

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-73-6

Hardcover,

the illustrator

ALEXANDER VIDAL trained and worked as an anthropologist before studying illustration and design at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. His books have been published by Abrams, Simon & Schuster, Chronicle Books and many others.

the author

ANNE MCRAE has worked in children’s reference publishing for more than 30 years. She has commissioned, written and edited many books.

international bestseller

280 x 280 mm, 48 pages, Includes free app, Ages 6+

THE ATLAS OF THE INCREDIBLE HUMAN BODY

Written by Jamie Collins

Illustrated by Daniel Hamilton

Mapping the human body from its tiniest component – the cell – to all its larger body systems. Learn about the skeleton, muscles, respiratory system and the heart, as well as the skin, immune system and reproduction.

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-86-6

Hardcover, 280 x 280 mm, 48 pages, Includes large poster, Ages 6+

Selling points

 Easy-to-understand texts describe all the main body systems & how they work

 Contains examples of the latest medical technology

 Includes info on staying healthy

 Shows impairments such as hearing problems and anxiety and explains that they are a normal part of life for many of us

 Includes a large wall poster

the illustrator

DANIEL HAMILTON is a freelance illustrator based in West Yorkshire. He is fascinated by science and spends his free time tinkering with his home-built quadcopter and other remote-controlled flying machines.

the author

JAMIE COLLINS is a freelance author and editor of children’s non-fiction based in London. He is the author of many books, including a children’s encyclopaedia of science and natural history.

giant poster

Selling points

 Features dozens of new species, including the Gnathovorax whose 233-million-year-old skull was run through a CT scanner!

 Shows more than 150 dinosaurs and other Mesozoic creatures

 Includes a large wall poster

“This is a very attractive book for the young dinosaur enthusiast. Its 48 pages are packed with information about individual dinosaur species, arranged by the continent where they were discovered. The pages are gorgeously illustrated by Daniel Hamilton in muted, earthy colours. ...the target audience would be an able reader in key stage 2 or key stage 3.”

TSL (The School Librarian)

fearsome FISHERS

THE ATLAS OF DIABOLICAL DINOSAURS

Written by Dora Martin

Illustrated by Daniel Hamilton

Dinosaurs just keep getting more amazing!

Scientists discover a new species every week. Meet the new ones and get the latest information on your old favourites. See how these hulking creatures ruled every corner of the planet. Find out how they became extinct.

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-37-8

Hardcover, 280 x 280 mm, 48 pages, Includes large poster, Ages 6+ giant poster

the illustrator

DANIEL HAMILTON is a freelance illustrator based in West Yorkshire. He is fascinated by science and spends his free time tinkering with his home-built quadcopter and other remote-controlled flying machines.

the author

DORA MARTIN has been fascinated by dinosaurs for as long as she can remember. While earning her doctorate, she studied dinosaur fossils in China. Subsequent field work has taken her to Argentina and the Gobi Desert in Mongolia.

THE ATLAS OF SPACE ADVENTURES

Written by Anne McRae

Illustrated by Studio Muti

Take a trip to the origins of the Universe. Visit the Sun and the Moon. Fly across galaxies and see stars born and die. Visit Black Holes and find out about the Big Bang. This book gives you all the latest, most up-to-date information on the Universe and space exploration.

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-72-9

Hardcover, 280 x 280 mm, 48 pages,

Selling points

 Written as though children were taking a trip across the Universe

 Includes a free app with videos from NASA, ESA and other international space agencies

 Explores the future, from space tourism to colonies on the Moon and Mars and deep space travel

 Edited and reviewed by NASA astronomer Dr Stephen Maran

unlock stunning nasa videos

the expert

DR STEPHEN P. MARAN is a senior advisor with the American Astronomical Society and a veteran NASA astronomer. He is the author of Astronomy for Dummies, and many other books and articles of popular science.

the illustrator

STUDIO MUTI is a creative studio of illustrators and designers based in Cape Town, South Africa. They work with a wide range of companies from across the globe.

Includes free app, Ages 6+

November

GREAT CIVILIZATIONS

Written

by David Owen

Illustrated by Giulia Lombardo

Arranged geographically by continent,

GREAT CIVILIZATIONS introduces 20 exceptional cultures and moments in human history. Find out how modern humans left Africa and when they settled in each continent. Learn about the origins of farming and how it led to the formation of wealthy cities and large empires. Discover amazing civilizations around the world, from the ancient Egyptians and Greeks to the earliest African and Australian cultures.

£12.99 | 978-1-912944-35-4

Hardcover, 280 x 280 mm, 48 pages, Includes free app, Ages 6+

the author

DAVID OWEN worked as an editor in children’s reference publishing for many years before becoming a freelance author and editor.

the consultant

Selling points

 Provides an introduction to 20 ancient civilisations

 Packed with information on food, trade, warriors, goddesses, festivals & much more

 An eye-catching mix of large scenes showing how people lived and smaller illustrations with details of daily life

 Ideal for home & school libraries

DR JOHN HAYWOOD is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Great Britain and the author of many books including: The New Atlas of World History (Thames & Hudson) and The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilisations

the illustrator

GIULIA LOMBARDO is a freelance illustrator based in Florence, Italy. She graduated as an Entertainment Designer at the Nemo Academy of Digital Arts in 2013 and since then has worked as an illustrator for children’s books and games.

Selling points

 Has an app with 50 videos of bugs in their private lives

 Superb macro-photography and illustrations show bugs in fantastic detail

 Packed with amazing facts

 Did you know that there are more bugs on our planet than grains of sand on its beaches?

 Ideal for home and school libraries

BUGS

Written by Elizabeth Cranford

Discover the weird and wonderful little creatures that make up 85 per cent of all animal life. This book brings you ants that farm fungi, flash-flirting fireflies and metamorphosis, among other astonishing facets of bug behaviour. Find out how bugs pollinate our food crops, clean up our environments and keep pests in check. We couldn’t live without them.

“Visually exciting and packed with information, this is definitely a book that will appeal. ...The cover attracts immediate attention with its 3D effect of a grasshopper bursting out of the page.”

TSL (The School Librarian)

the author

ELIZABETH CRANFORD studied ecology and biodiversity at Victoria University, Wellington, NZ. After many years as a researcher, she now works as a freelance editor and author of books and articles on ecology and natural history. She lives by the seaside in Adelaide with her daughter and a golden retriever.

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-28-6 Hardcover, 287 x 230 mm, 64 pages, Includes free app, Ages 8+

Selling points

 Compelling text is full of fun facts and snippets of information on the life and times of great musicians

 Features an app with 100 short audio clips and 90 minutes of listening time

 Listen to the music as you read

 Includes a good selection of women composers and musicians

 The perfect gift for young music lovers

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Written by Richard Bratby

Illustrated by Nik Neves

The story of Classical Music in picture, word and sound, from Hildegard of Bingen to Saariaho. Features a free app with more than 100 high-quality audio clips. Introduces the greatest composers and lets readers hear their most famous works as they read. Shows the instruments and how they are played and combined to make music. Presents a selection of the most well-known operas, symphonies, ballets and concertos.

£10.99 | 978-1-912944-34-7

Hardcover, 300 x 245 mm, 48 pages, Includes free app, Ages 8+

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the author

RICHARD BRATBY is deputy music critic at The Birmingham Post and writes regularly for Gramophone and The Spectator. He is passionate about communicating the joy of classical music to audiences of all ages.

illustrator

NIK NEVES is a freelance Brazilian illustrator and graphic artist whose work is widely published in editorial and advertising. Nik divides his time between Porto Alegre in Brazil and Berlin.

the author

MARCUS JOHNSON was born in South Africa. He has a degree in biology from the University of Cape Town and worked for many years in academic publishing. He is now a freelance author and editor, collaborating with magazines and book publishers to create scientifically up-to-date texts for both children and adult readers.

the illustrator

JOHN DEVOLLE was born in Birmingham and studied Fine Art at the University of Westminster. After running an art gallery and working as a graphic designer and art director, he is now a freelance illustrator specialising in editorial and infographic work.

Selling points

 Clear and easy-tounderstand information on a huge range of technology, from plastics to the car

 Packed with fascinating facts on how things work

 Superb graphics add visual depth and pizzazz

 Ideal gift for budding technophiles

#TECHNOLOGY

Written by Marcus Johnson

Illustrated by John Devolle

What is the metaverse? Will computers ever be smarter than people? How is technology relevant to recycling and alternative energy? Superbly illustrated thematic spreads answer these questions and much more.

£12.99 | 978-1-912944-55-2

Hardcover, 330 x 270 mm, 80 pages, Ages 8+

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