Oxford Children's and Home Learning Catalogue January-June 2023

Oxford Children’s and Home Learning New Titles Catalogue

Let’s get them flying!

We’re passionate about helping every child to love reading and learning. That’s why we work with fabulous authors and illustrators to create the wonderful stories and learning resources showcased here.

Inside this catalogue you will find:

• a visual calendar for a quick ‘at a glance’ guide

• all the books are ordered by month of publication

We hope you like it!

The Oxford Children’s Team

The Worry Jar

Ways To Say I Love You

Super Happy Magic Forest and the Distant Desert

Maths Words for Little People: Shapes

Maths Words for Little People: Sums

FEBRUARY

How To Make A Story

Move and Play:

I Want To Be A Bunny

Move and Play: I Want To Be A Duck

Animal Academy: Squeeze In, Squirrel!

Animal Academy: Take a Leap, Sheep!

Who Ate All The Bugs

Kitty and the Runaway Train

Marv and the Blizzard Zone

Mirabelle Takes Charge

from Food Fight by Alex Latimer © Alex Latimer

© Tony Neal

January–June 2023 publishing

MARCH

Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Owl

Food Fight

Winnie and Wilbur: The Festival of Witches

Isadora Moon and the New Girl

Rudy and the Secret Sleepskater

MAY

Move and Play: I Want To Be A Lion

Move and Play: I Want To Be A Monkey

50 Words About Nature: Animals

50 Words About Nature: Bugs

Between Night And Day

The Selfish Crab

Read With Oxford:

Stage 1: The Tin Can Man

Stage 2: Pumpkin Mess

Stage 3: Mosaic Trail

Stage 4: A Mammoth Task

Stage 5: Turtle Beach

Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds:

The Earth’s Immense Oceans

The Amazing Power of Activism

The Shocking Truth About Energy

Ancient Myths, Legends and Superheroes

APRIL

The Digits: Double The Fun

The Digits: Number Jumble!

The King’s Runaway Crown

Wanna See A Penguin?

Mirabelle and the Magical Mayhem

Maths Words for Little People: Money

Maths Words for Little People: Time

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JUNE

Cleo The Completely Fine Camel Into The Wild Thunderboots

Isadora Moon Under The Sea

Isadora Moon: The Summer Fun Activity Book

PUB DATE January 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Lou John

ILLUSTRATOR Jenny Bloomfield

BIC CODE YBCS; Y

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 270x230mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278274-8

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

The Worry Jar

Frida worries all the time. Her worries feel as heavy as the pebbles she collects. Then one day her granny teaches her an amazing trick to manage her fears.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Anxiety

• Confidence

• Grandmothers

ALSO AVAILABLE

HARDBACK 978-0-19-278273-1

ISBN 978-0-19-278273-1

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A sensitively written story that offers children a way to manage anxiety

A beautifully illustrated debut picture book by Lou John and Jenny Bloomfield.

LOU JOHN has worked in publishing for many years. The Worry Jar is her debut picture book and was inspired by her love of collecting pebbles at the beach and by her daughter, who is now rather more grown up than Frida is in the story! She lives in Oxford.

JENNY BLOOMFIELD graduated with distinction from the MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art in 2019.

She is an avid sketch-booker and draws every day. She lives in Leeds.

‘charming, well observed and simply expressive, as well as beautifully composed and textured’ Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times

PUB DATE January 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Madeleine Cook

ILLUSTRATOR Fiona Lee

BIC CODE YBCS; Y

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 245x245mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278277-9

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

HARDBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278276-2

HARDBACK PRICE $28.95

Ways to Say I Love You

In this warm and cosy book, children grow, and families have busy lives, but there is always time and so many different ways to say, ‘I love you’.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Love

• Family

• Diversity

ISBN 978-0-19-278277-9

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ISBN 978-0-19-278276-2

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Depicts a wide range of diverse families and encourages conversations about different family make-ups.

A perfect introduction for children to the many languages of love.

In Fiona Lee’s beautiful artwork, the characters glow with affection and

The perfect Valentine’s Day gift.

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MADELEINE COOK is the author of several children’s books, including The Turkey that Voted for Christmas, The Mouse that Cancelled Christmas, No More Babies, No More Peas, and My Granny is a Queen (Oxford University Press).

FIONA LEE started her career as a science illustrator illustrating public communications projects before moving to children’s books. She loves combining her background in science illustration with children’s publishing and enjoys mixing traditional and digital media to create her illustrations.

PUB DATE January 2023

AGE 7+

AUTHOR Matty Long

ILLUSTRATOR Matty Long

BIC CODE YFB; Y

CBMC CODE C3N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 184x142mm

EXTENT 176pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-277751-5

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

ISBN 978-0-19-277751-5

9 780192777515

Super Happy Magic Forest and the Distant Desert

When Blossom, the unicorn accidentally traps Tiddlywink the pixie in an ancient puzzle cube, the heroes of the Super Happy Magic Forest must journey to the Distant Desert to find a way to free him.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• socio-emotional theme about ‘making mistakes’—owning up to them and understanding that everyone makes them

Packed with incredible illustrations—this fantasy adventure is great for young

5 brave heroes, one EPIC quest! Readers will love this unique world and its characters.

A really funny read-perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.

But soon enough, they were all soaring through the skies.

CHAPTER FIVE pric K ly c U stomers

Magic Carpet, take us to Cactus Canyon please!’ ordered Bingo, remembering her manners. You wouldn’t want to upset the carpet when it was this high up.

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MATTY LONG is an awardwinning author-illustrator based in Cambridgeshire.

Matty has a First Class Degree in Illustration and an MA in Children’s Book Illustration.

‘Matty’s books make me super happy! They are funny, super inventive, and super silly.’

Chris Riddell

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PUB DATE January 2023

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Helen Mortimer

ILLUSTRATOR Cristina Trapanese

BIC CODE YBC; Y

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 187x187mm

EXTENT 32pp

HARDBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278325-7

HARDBACK PRICE $12.95

Shapes

Each little book in this series creates a moment for children and grown-ups to discover everyday maths words in a way that feels good. Shapes are everywhere when we bake and paint - big, small, circles, squares, and stripes and patterns. This book builds confidence and a foundation for learning.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• 2D and 3D shapes

• Patterns

ISBN 978-0-19-278325-7

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• Baking, painting and drawning

Packed with Oxford goodness, these books build children’s confidence with mathematical vocabulary

Oxford language expertise provides just the right words to explore maths

Hardback books that are the perfect size and shape for sharing and reading together

Engaging, friendly picture book approach to support vocabulary development in a gently supportive way

Shapes are everywhere

We can see shapes everywhere we look. They can be all different sizes and all different colours.

Straight

Shapes that are made of just straight lines have sides and corners. ALSO AVAILABLE

They can be tiny or big or somewhere in the middle.

Bzzz! What shapes can you see here? Do you know their names?

I am me-shaped!

HELEN MORTIMER has had a career spanning more than 25 years and a number of leading children’s books publishers including HarperCollins and Oxford University Press.

Helen lives in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and when not at her desk she loves to explore the footpaths and towpaths close to her home.

CRISTINA TRAPANESE is an illustrator based in Naples, Italy where she also teaches illustration at the Scuola Italiana di Comix.

She works with traditional and digital art and likes to experiment with mixing media.

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PUB DATE January 2023

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Helen Mortimer

ILLUSTRATOR Cristina Trapanese

BIC CODE YBC; Y

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 187x187mm

EXTENT 32pp

HARDBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278323-3

HARDBACK PRICE $12.95

Sums

This is one of a series of little books which builds children’s confidence with mathematical vocabulary and ideas and provides a foundation for learning in a way that feels good. Playing in the garden is the perfect way to find out about more, less, adding, counting and signs.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Basic mathematical symbols

ISBN 978-0-19-278323-3

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• More and less

• Gardening

Oxford language expertise provides just the right words to explore maths

Packed with Oxford goodness, these books build children’s confidence with mathematical vocabulary

Hardback books that are the perfect size and shape for sharing and reading together

Engaging, friendly picture book approach to support vocabulary development in a gently supportive way

Add

Here are some yellow leaves. How many?

Counting on and

These flowerpots make a great number line! When we count on, the number gets bigger and when we count back, the number gets smaller. ALSO AVAILABLE

If we add some red leaves, there are more leaves. How many now?

counting back

Bzzz! Start at five and count on three: what number are you on now? Now try counting two back from three!

HELEN MORTIMER has had a career spanning more than 25 years and a number of leading children’s books publishers including HarperCollins and Oxford University Press.

Helen lives in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and when not at her desk she loves to explore the footpaths and towpaths close to her home.

CRISTINA TRAPANESE is an illustrator based in Naples, Italy where she also teaches illustration at the Scuola Italiana di Comix.

She works with traditional and digital art and likes to experiment with mixing media.

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978-0-19-278327-1

978-0-19-278325-7

PUB DATE February 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Naomi Jones

ILLUSTRATOR Ana Gomez

BIC CODE YBCS; Y

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 270x230mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-277904-5

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

How To Make A Story

Milo wants a story of his very own, one made up by him. If only his little brother and sister weren’t getting in the way. But he soon learns that the best stories are shared.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Creativity

• Problem solving

• Story telling

ISBN 978-0-19-277904-5

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An imaginative exploration of the science of storytelling from the author of the bestselling The Perfect and One More Try.

With vibrant and energetic illustrations from Ana Gomez, this is the perfect follow up to How to Catch a Rainbow.

Invites readers to look for inspiration for storytelling in their everyday lives.

ALSO AVAILABLE

Praise for How to Catch a Rainbow

‘This is an entertaining, lively book about creativity and nature, offering up a host of opportunities for budding artists and scientists to get inspired, and provides young readers a heartwarming tale of determination, love, and kindness’

The Bookery

NAOMI JONES (née Cartwright) worked in children’s publishing for eight years before leaving to pursue her dream of becoming a writer. She is the bestselling picture book author of The Perfect Fit (OUP); its sequel One More Try, as well as The Odd Fish (Farshore), and How to Catch a Rainbow (OUP). She lives in Cornwall near the sea.

ANA GOMEZ is a Spanish illustrator. She studied Fine Art at Salamanca University but her true love is illustrating for children and spreading humour and joy through her work.

PUB DATE February 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Oxford Children’s Books

ILLUSTRATOR Pintachan

BIC CODE YBL; Y

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 210x210mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278456-8

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

ISBN 978-0-19-278456-8

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A series designed to get little ones moving and playing! In this story, readers are encouraged to copy Bunny as she hops, nibbles, and leaps around the meadow. Featuring a cut-out mask, song, and animation, this series is truly interactive and a lot of fun!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Practicing movement

• Animal behaviours

• Dancing and singing

Features 8 key actions for readers to copy that come together into a dance at the end of the book.

Scan

the

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PINTACHAN has over a decade of experience as an illustrator, meeting the needs of some of the biggest brands in Spain and around the world.

Big eyes, lots of smiles, bright colors and plenty of fun—Pintachan creates lively and whimsical imagery that’s charming in its simplicity.

He is based in Gijón in the north of Spain.

PUB DATE February 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Oxford Children’s Books

ILLUSTRATOR Pintachan

BIC CODE YBL; Y

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 210x210mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278460-5

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

Features 8 key actions for readers to copy that come together into a dance at the end of

I

Want To Be A Duck

A series designed to get little ones moving and playing! In this story, readers are encouraged to copy Duck as he waddles, flaps, and paddles, around the pond. Featuring a cut-out mask, song, and animation, this series is truly interactive and a lot of fun!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Practicing movement

• Animal behaviours

• Dancing and singing

Supports children’s development of motor skills and imagination. Scan the book’s QR code to hear the song and dance along!

Now

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TO BE AN 8 BOOK SERIES

Paddle

PaddlePaddle

PINTACHAN has over a decade of experience as an illustrator, meeting the needs of some of the biggest brands in Spain and around the world.

Big eyes, lots of smiles, bright colors and plenty of fun—Pintachan creates lively and whimsical imagery that’s charming in its simplicity.

He is based in Gijón in the north of Spain.

it’s your turn. Can you QUACK like a duck?

This little duck is going to show us how. First he’s going to show us what sound he makes.

The little duck is chasing the dragonfly, he’s paddling as fast as he can.

Can you keep up?

PUB DATE February 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Oxford Children’s Books

ILLUSTRATOR Tony Neal

BIC CODE YBCS; Y; 4KHA

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 245x245mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278184-7

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

ISBN 978-0-19-278284-7

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Squeeze In, Squirrel!

Squirrel and Mouse are off on holiday! But quite a lot of the other animals want to come too. Will the car be big enough to hold everyone, or is it going to be a bit of a squeeze?

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Capacity

• Holidays

• Friendship

activities at the back to explore the topics of position further.

Introduces the maths concept of capacity in a hilarious picture book format. Topics and vocabulary based on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework for maths.

Includes tips for parents on how to share the book with their child.

It’s fine. Jump in, Giraffe!

Yes, it’s empty. Jump in, Mouse!

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TONY NEAL is a graphic artist and illustrator from south Leicestershire. His passion for art and illustration has led him to a blooming career in children’s book illustration where he now creates works for various publishing houses and clients worldwide.

PUB DATE February 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Oxford Children’s Books

ILLUSTRATOR Tony Neal

BIC CODE YBCS; Y; 4KHA

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 245x245mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278282-3

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

Take a Leap, Sheep!

The animals all want to go on the Ferris wheel, but there’s a fence in the way! Sheep can’t climb over it, he can’t go under it, he can’t fit through it-what’s he going to do?

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Position

• Problem solving

• Friendship

ISBN 978-0-19-278282-3

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Features fun activities at the back to explore the topics of position further.

Introduces the maths concept of position in a hilarious picture book format.

Topics and vocabulary based on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework for maths.

Includes tips for parents on how to share the book with their child.

TITLES IN THE SERIES

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TONY NEAL is a graphic artist and illustrator from south Leicestershire. His passion for art and illustration has led him to a blooming career in children’s book illustration where he now creates works for various publishing houses and clients worldwide.

PUB DATE February 2023

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Matty Long

ILLUSTRATOR Matty Long

BIC CODE YBCS; Y

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 280x280mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-277263-3

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

ISBN 978-0-19-277263-3

9 780192772633

Who Ate All The Bugs?

Snail is on a mission. Bugs are being eaten all around and Snail is determined to hunt down the culprit. But is it a lost cause? Maybe you just can’t fight the food chain.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Bugs and nature

• Food chain

• Discovery

Helps children understand the food chain in nature with laugh-outloud humour.

Readers can go on their own bug hunt through the book with a ‘can you spot?’ activity, and marvel at a spread of non-fiction information all about bugs.

Matty’s artwork is full of details that will reward multiple readings: there is always something new and hilarious to spot!

From the award-winning creator of Super Happy Magic Forest Winner of The Sheffield Children’s Book Award

Winner of the Hillingdon Picturebook of the Year

Winner of the Cambridgeshire Libraries’ Read It Again! Award

Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize

‘Matty’s books

me super happy! They are funny, super inventive, and super silly.’

Chris Riddell OBE

PUB DATE

February 2023

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Paula Harrison

ILLUSTRATOR Jenny Løvlie

BIC CODE YFB; Y

CBMC CODE B3N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 185x129mm

EXTENT 128pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278415-5

PAPERBACK PRICE $15.95

Kitty and the Runaway Train

Meet Kitty. A superhero-in-training, with cat-like superpowers. All aboard for the latest Kitty adventure! Join the superhero as she races after the runaway Red Rocket steam train.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Superheroes

• Trust

• Responsibility

ISBN 978-0-19-278415-5

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Beautifully illustrated in two colour throughout by Waterstones Children’s Book Prize winner Jenny Løvlie and written by bestselling author, Paula Harrison.

This

A strong female lead, finding her power and strength.

is the purrfect series for newly confident readers, cat lovers, and fans of superhero stories, Isadora Moon, and Mirabelle.

TAKE A RIDE ON THE RED ROCKET!

Kitty had come to the train station with her mum, dad, and little brother Max, to see the Red Rocket. The famous steam train would be arriving at six o’clock that evening on its recordbreaking journey to visit every station in the whole country in ten days.

Kitty looked at the station clock— it was five minutes to six. She held her dad’s hand tightly and stood on tiptoes to peep through the crowd.

Choo-woo! The Red Rocket let out another puff of steam.

Kitty crouched on top of the train, steadying herself with one hand. Her heart pounded. The train rattled and wobbled beneath her, but she kept her balance. She’d done it! All she had to do now was get inside to find Yuma and Pumpkin.

What would Figaro say if he could see her now? He’d be amazed that the search for the toy panda had led to a wild ride on the roof of the Red Rocket!

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PAULA HARRISON is the bestselling author of series such as The Rescue Princesses and The Secret Rescuers and now the Kitty series.

JENNY LØVLIE won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize for her debut picture book, The Girls and illustrates the internationally successful Kitty series.

She is fascinated by the strong bond between humans and animals and loves using bold colours and shapes in her work.

‘Jenny Løvlie sets an incredible scene with her dramatic black and orange illustrations on almost every page’

Kirkus Reviews

PUB DATE

February 2023

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Alex Falase-Koya

ILLUSTRATOR Paula Bowles

BIC CODE YFB; Y

CBMC CODE B3N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 185x129mm

EXTENT 128pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278048-5

PAPERBACK PRICE $15.95

Marv and the Blizzard Zone

When ordinary boy Marvin wears his super-suit he becomes MARV. A superhero with infinite powers . . . In this story, supervillain Master Blaster takes over the ice rink with his army of penguins. Armed with his super-suit and robot sidekick, Pixel, Marvin skates into action to become the invincible, unstoppable superhero, MARV!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Superheroes

• Friendship

• Showing off BOOK 4

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An exciting new series that celebrates the power of kindness, resilience and courage.

Highly illustrated in two colour throughout, the Marv series is perfect for reluctant readers, newly confident readers, and to bridge the gap between picture books and independent reading.

With a relatable protagonist, a hilarious robot sidekick, and a superhero suit that offers endless possibilities, this series will appeal to any superhero fan and thrill-seeking adventurer!

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ALEX FALASE-KOYA has been writing children’s fiction since he was a teenager and was a winner of Spread the Word’s 2019 London Writers Awards for YA and Children’s.

Marv is his debut series and he is the coauthor of The Breakfast Club Adventures, the first fiction book by England footballer Marcus Rashford.

PAULA BOWLES studied Illustration at Falmouth College of Arts and is a children’s book illustrator working for Nosy Crow, Simon and Schuster, and Oxford Children’s Books.

BOOK 7

Mirabelle Takes Charge

Mirabelle is desperate for a brand-new pair of roller skates, but Mum and Dad say she’s got to earn the money to pay for them herself. It’s time for Mirabelle to take charge, and set up her own business! Can she make a success of her get-rich-quick schemes? Or will being the boss end up being more trouble than it’s worth?

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Responsibility

• Friendship

• Honesty

PUB DATE February 2023

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Harriet Muncaster

ILLUSTRATOR Harriet Muncaster

BIC CODE YFN; Y

CBMC CODE B3N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 185x129mm

EXTENT 128pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278372-1

PAPERBACK PRICE $15.95

ISBN 978-0-19-278372-1

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cackling with glee!

mischief and magic.

The playground was getting busier now. I knew the bell was about to ring at any moment. And then Miss Spindlewick would come outside. I sat down on the ground to take the skates off.

‘Listen, Carlotta,’ I said. ‘I have to

have a pair of my own! Even more so now that I’ve tried yours! I’ve had an idea. I’m going to start my own business. I’m going to earn some money to buy my own pair of witch skates.’

‘That’s a great idea!’ said Carlotta.

OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES

Then she looked around my room and noticed the empty cauldron and all the charms laid out next to it. She narrowed her eyes and they went all dark and dangerous like two glinty blackcurrants. I held my breath. My mum can be a bit scary when she’s cross.

‘I don’t think I even want to know what you’ve been up to, Mirabelle Starspell!’ she said, and I let out a sigh of relief. ‘Just stop right now with whatever it is you’re doing and we’ll say no more about it. Get downstairs for breakfast, please!’

And then she swept out of the room. I jumped out of bed and scooped up

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all the charms, hurriedly threading them onto the bracelets as fast as I could.

HARRIET MUNCASTER is the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Isadora Moon series, Mirabelle, companion series to Isadora Moon, Emerald (coming soon!), and stunning middle-grade trilogy Victoria Stitch.

Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England.

‘The cheerful two-tone illustrations are beautifully simple, and you can’t help but love Mirabelle’s cheeky expressions’

BookTrust

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PB: 978-0-19-277758-4

PUB DATE March 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Anne Rooney

ILLUSTRATOR Qu Lan

BIC CODE YBC; Y; 4KHA

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 245x245mm

EXTENT 24pp plus 4 gatefolds

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278091-1

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

HARDBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278092-8

HARDBACK PRICE $28.95

Baby Owl

Baby Owl snuggles with his siblings in the safety of the nest. But as he grows, it’s time to take care of himself. He must find the courage to spread his wings and fly! This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the wild has big flaps to open and owl facts to discover. A perfect mix of fiction and non-fiction.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Owls

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Big non-fiction flaps present amazing facts in an engaging and innovative way.

• Woodland habitat

• Animal family

Perfect for natureloving children to learn about their favourite animals.

Each book features an animal to spot throughout - look out for a bat on every page!

Part of a six-book series, each following the story of a different baby animal in its habitat.

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Teach Early Years

ANNE ROONEY is a prolific writer of fiction and non-fiction for children and adults who has published more than 150 books.

QU LAN graduated from the China Academy of Art and now lives in France.

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HB: 978-0-19-278095-9

‘The stories are all extremely well-written and penned by an experienced author who accurately pitches the text to an Early Years audience and their magic is that intersection where imagination and information meet.’

With a wiggle and a push, a fuzzy bundle of feathers pushes his way out. Baby Owl gazes up at his sisters. They peer at him with eager, round eyes and call out welcoming squeaks. Peep! Peep!

The owl family grows chick by chick until — crack! A line zigzags across the final egg. It rocks gently to and fro as the chick inside moves.

PUB DATE March 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Alex Latimer

ILLUSTRATOR Alex Latimer

BIC CODE YBCS; Y

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 270x230mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK PRICE 978-0-19-278036-2

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

Food Fight

The Fruits and the Vegetables have been fighting FOREVER! But best friends Grape and Mushroom decide it’s time for things to change. A laugh-out-loud food-based fable picture book about conflict resolution, from the bestselling author and illustrator of Am I Yours

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Conflict resolution

• Teamwork

• Friendship

ISBN 978-0-19-278036-2

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Fabulously fresh, funny, and bright artwork from the amazing and award-winning Alex Latimer.

Food Fight will have children in fits of giggles while simultaneously stimulating discussing the difference between fruits and vegetables.

Contains strong themes of conflict resolution, teamwork, and

They hiked through the blizzards that blew in from the freezer,

and only just made it out of the spilt yoghurt quicksand.

When Grape fell, Mushroom helped him up,

and when Mushroom said he couldn’t go on, Grape encouraged him.

ALSO FROM ALEX LATIMER

one could

They snuck behind the Bad Eggs,

and on past things that Fruits and Vegetables should never see.

Until, finally, exhausted, they reached . . .

ALEX LATIMER is the awardwinning South African author and illustrator of many picture books including Am I Yours?, Lula and the Sea Monster, Mole Hill, and most recently Food Fight. His picture books have been translated into dozens of languages and have been published all over the world. He lives in Cape Town.

And the Fruits found reasons to be bitter too.

No

remember why they’d started fighting, but the Vegetables thought of a lot of reasons to continue.

PUB DATE March 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Valerie Thomas

ILLUSTRATOR Korky Paul

BIC CODE YB; Y

CBMC CODE A3M69

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 279x214mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK AND AUDIO ISBN 978-0-19-278383-7

PAPERBACK AND AUDIO PRICE $19.95

The Festival of Witches

After meeting witches from all over the globe at the Worldwide Witches’ Festival, Winnie and Wilbur go on a magical tour to visit all their new friends. When they arrive back home, it’s much too quiet – but then there’s a knock at the door.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Friendship

• Diversity

• Community

ISBN 978-0-19-278383-7

9 780192783837

The Winnie and Wilbur series celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2022!

Over 9 million Winnie and Wilbur books have been sold worldwide, in more than 44 languages.

Scan the QR code in the book to hear the story with music and sound effects!

TITLES IN THE SERIES

and wondrous’

The Sunday Times

Over 20 picture books available!

As well as fiction, activity books and levelled readers

HB: 978-0-19-278472-8 HB: 978-0-19-277815-4 PB: 978-0-19-277813-0

VALERIE THOMAS was born in Australia and has lived there most of her life.

Since creating her characters Winnie and Wilbur in 1937, Valerie has taken them on all kinds of magical adventures.

KORKY PAUL was born in Zimbabwe and is a well-known illustrator the world over. His drawings appear in more than 50 Winnie and Wilbur books, as well as many other titles.

Korky regularly visits schools and appears at festivals to promote his passion for drawing.

‘Vivid

PUB DATE March 2023

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Harriet Muncaster

ILLUSTRATOR Harriet Muncaster

BIC CODE YFB; Y

CBMC CODE B3N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 185x129mm

EXTENT 128pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-277808-6

PAPERBACK PRICE $15.95

Isadora Moon and the New Girl

Isadora learns about the importance of kindness when a new girl, who doesn’t seem to want to be friends, joins her class.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Kindness

• Friendship

• Inclusivity

ISBN 978-0-19-277808-6

9 780192778086

BOOK 17

In this brand-new story Isadora Moon learns about friendship when a new girl joins her class.

Perfect for newly independent readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite.

weaves in the importance of being kind and inclusive.

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HARRIET MUNCASTER is the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Isadora Moon series, Mirabelle, companion series to Isadora Moon, Emerald (coming soon!), and stunning middle-grade trilogy Victoria Stitch.

Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England.

‘The most lovable vampire ever created.’ Guardian

3

PUB DATE March 2023

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Paul Westmoreland

ILLUSTRATOR George Ermos

BIC CODE YFB; Y

CBMC CODE B3N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 185x129mm

EXTENT 128pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278253-3

PAPERBACK PRICE $15.95

Rudy and the Secret Sleepskater

When Rudy goes to Femi’s house for a sleepover, he discovers that his friend has been keeping a secret: Femi sleepwalks. And when Rudy accidentally leaves the bedroom window open he learns that not only does Femi walk in his sleep, he also skateboards in his sleep. At great speed. Can he guide Femi back to safety without waking him up?

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Spooky story tropes suitable for very young readers

• Friends as family

• Celebrating differences

ISBN 978-0-19-278253-3

9780192782533

Perfect for reluctant readers.

Rudy’s distinctive wolf boy qualities (his heightened senses, impulsive and mischievous nature, rapacious appetite, and loyalty to his friends) all come into play in his adventures.

This exciting new series is a celebration of the power of the pack, wherever you might find it. Family, friends, loved ones; your pack is where you feel you are home.

Bridges the gap between picture books and independent reading.

Rudy and Edie gawped in dismay as their friend flew across the sky, travelling even further and faster than Rudy’s howl!

They ran to the front of the house in such a fearful panic, Rudy didn’t worry about waking Nan!

OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES

Dad handed Rudy his overnight bag. His bushy beard tickled as he kissed Rudy goodbye. ‘Try not to have too much fun, OK!’

Rudy wanted to have fun, but he couldn’t stop staring at Wolfie, wishing he didn’t have to say goodbye.

‘He’ll be fine,’ Dad said and ruffled Rudy’s hair. ‘C’mon son.’

Rudy stroked the cub. ‘OK, see you tomorrow, Wolfie. Be good.’

Rudy waved as Dad drove away with Wolfie staring mournfully through the rear window. The sight made Rudy wonder, How could he ever have agreed to leave him behind?

But it was too late now. As the car turned off at the junction, two familiar voices called out, ‘RUDY!’

He turned and saw Edie and Femi waving from the doorway.

They expected to find Femi lying in a heap of his bandages. Instead, he’d landed on his skateboard and was rolling away down the garden path!

‘He’s still sleepwalking!’ Edie exclaimed. ‘No,’ Rudy said, ‘he’s sleepskating!’

PAUL WESTMORELAND has been a professional writer for over 25 years, creating award-winning advertising for TV, cinema, radio and digital campaigns. He is now a full-time author, and this is his first children’s book. He writes about Rudy and his friends in the comfort of his own home, tucked away in South London.

GEORGE ERMOS is an illustrator, maker, and avid reader from Derbyshire, England. He works digitally and loves illustrating all things curious and mysterious. He is always trying to incorporate new artiness from the various world cultures he reads about and explores.

PUB DATE March 2023

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Harriet Muncaster

ILLUSTRATOR Harriet Muncaster

BIC CODE YFB; Y

CBMC CODE B3N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 185x129mm

EXTENT 160pp

HARDBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278397-4

HARDBACK PRICE $21.95

Emerald and the Ocean Parade

Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but she doesn’t feel like one at all. Will she be able to appear with the King and Queen at the annual Ocean Parade, and still stay true to herself?

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Mermaids

• Blended families

• Being yourself

BOOK 1

ISBN 978-0-19-278397-4

9 780192783974

Perfect for readers who are looking for a mermaid story with a splash of wildness and wonder.

From the creator of Isadora Moon, a brand-new series featuring Isadora’s mermaid friend, Emerald!

Beautifully illustrated in two colour, a charming and funny series of first chapter books. Isadora Moon has sold nearly 4 million copies worldwide.

HARRIET MUNCASTER is the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Isadora Moon series, Mirabelle, companion series to Isadora Moon, Emerald (coming soon!), and stunning middle-grade trilogy Victoria Stitch

Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England.

‘I am so excited about my new MERMAID series! I have always wanted to write a book about mermaids and it’s been so much fun getting to explore a new corner of the Isadora Moon universe’

Harriet Muncaster

PUB DATE April 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Tony Bradman

ILLUSTRATOR Miguel Sánchez

BIC CODE YBLC; Y

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 245x245mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278363-9

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

Double the Fun

It’s party time at The Number Tower in this hilarious new story about a group of number friends. Three is very excited about having a birthday party. But when the other Digits arrive, things don’t go to plan. There isn’t space for everyone to sit or enough cake to go around. Can the Digits find a way to save the party and give Three the best birthday ever?

ISBN 978-0-19-278363-9

9780192783639

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Greater and less

• Double and half

• Birthday parties

An introduction to numbers and maths that’s full of personality!

A playful approach to understanding numbers, with simple maths concepts subtly woven into funny plotlines. Includes activities at the back to explore the topics further.

A brand-new series of stylishly illustrated stories about a group of number friends with strong personalities and relatable characteristics.

THREE was very excited.

YIPPEE!

IT’S MY BIRTHDAY AND I’M HAVING A PARTY

‘It’s going to be the BEST PARTY EVER! ’ said Three. ‘I hope so, anyway . . . ’

TONY BRADMAN is an award-winning writer of children’s books for all ages. His work includes poetry, picture books, and beginner readers.

He was born and raised in London and is longtime advocate of children’s books, launching the Parents children’s book review pages in 1980 and instigating the Baby Book Award.

MIGUEL SANCHEZ studied Fine Art in Valencia, Spain.

His work is infused with warm and vibrant colours, inspired by the Mediterranean climate of his home country. He currently lives in Madrid.

The other Digits were coming to the apartment at three o’clock. There would be music and games and dancing.

There were ten slices. Eight offered to share a slice with Zero,

but Zero didn’t want anything. This cake was

MUCH BIGGER

DOUBLE THE CAKE, DOUBLE THE FUN!

ALSO IN THE SERIES

PUB DATE April 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Tony Bradman

ILLUSTRATOR Miguel Sánchez

BIC CODE YBLC; Y

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 245x245mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278361-5

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

Number Jumble!

The Digits are moving into The Number Tower, but there is something odd about One’s new apartment. There is too many of everything, and the bed is SO uncomfortable One doesn’t sleep a wink. There seems to have been a mix-up with the apartments. Can the Digits get to the bottom of it?

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Number recognition

ISBN 978-0-19-278361-5

9780192783615

The first in a new series of stylishly illustrated stories about a group of number friends with strong personalities and relatable characteristics.

• Moving home

An introduction to numbers and maths that’s full of personality!

A playful approach to understanding numbers, with simple maths concepts subtly woven into funny plotlines.

Includes activities at the back to explore the topics further.

‘My

‘I

‘My

A small, round DiGiT appeared in front of One.

‘Hi, I’m ZERO!’ said the Digit.

‘Are you moving in today as well?’

‘Yes, I am,’ said One. ‘But I’m not sure how to find my apartment . . . ? ’

‘Don’t worry,’ said Zero.

‘I’ll help you.

I absolutely LOVE helping.’

ALSO IN THE SERIES

‘NEIGH!’ said Two.

TONY BRADMAN is an award-winning writer of children’s books for all ages. His work includes poetry, picture books, and beginner readers. He was born and raised in London and is longtime advocate of children’s books, launching the Parents children’s book review pages in 1980 and instigating the Baby Book Award.

MIGUEL SANCHEZ studied Fine Art in Valencia, Spain.

His work is infused with warm and vibrant colours, inspired by the Mediterranean climate of his home country.

He currently lives in Madrid.

ONE went into the lobby of THE NUMBER TOWER

apartment is far too small for all my things,’ said Ten. ‘And the TV only has three channels!’

apartment is FAR too big,’ said Three.

don’t have a kitchen,’ said Nine, ‘just some bales of hay!’

PUB DATE April 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Rosalind Spark

ILLUSTRATOR Ian Smith

BIC CODE YBCS; Y

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 230x270mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278858-0

Ian Smith’s illustrations are full of humour and fun details to spot

The King’s Runaway Crown: A coronation caper

It’s the day of the new King’s coronation. Everyone is getting ready for this most important day when Colin, the King’s Jack Russell, grabs the crown and runs away. Soon he is being chased by the butler, the palace guards - even the crowd gathered for the event! Can Violet work out what the problem is and get the crown to the King in time?

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Anxiety

• Empathy

• Community

• Royalty

• Coronation

The perfect way to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III

A fun caper to enjoy for the coronation –and beyond!

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ROSALIND SPARK lives in south London and fell in love with stories when she was very small and constantly pestered her dad to make up sequels to her favourite fairy tales. Her writing is inspired by the many things in life she finds fascinating, which range from how the galaxy works to why sandwiches cut in triangles taste better.

IAN SMITH studied for a BA in Illustration at the University of the West of England and has been illustrating ever since. He has illustrated books in educational reader series and is an exciting emerging talent. He is also the illustrator of Wanna See a Penguin? (OUP).

PUB DATE April 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Simon Philip

ILLUSTRATOR Ian Smith

BIC CODE YBCS; Y

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 245x245mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278356-1

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

Wanna See a Penguin?

Join two friends on a wild penguin chase around the city. Our self-described penguin ‘expert’ finds blackand-white animals at every turn. But are any of them really penguins - and can you spot the penguin hiding on every page? A hilarious new picture book all about animal recognition with a fun fact file at the end of the book.

ISBN 978-0-19-278356-1

9 780192783561

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Animals

• Adventure

• Friendship

Find out all about penguins and a whole host of other wacky black-and-white animals.

Brilliantly comedic illustrations from Ian Smith full of humour and expression.

Hilarious new picture book from the author of the awardwinning You Must Bring A Hat.

A great way to practise animal recognition, featuring some familiar and not-so-familiar creatures.

Gosh. I’m not sure what that is, but it’s definitely NOT a penguin!

And anyway, penguins can swim.

Not many people know that. But you’re right. There’s no catching you out!

Now, look!

You don’t have to be a penguin expert like me to spot one. It’s pretty easy when you know what to look for.

They’re black and white,

distinctive . . .

And look—there’s one now!

COMING

Over there . . .

SIMON PHILIP is the bestselling, award-winning author of many picture books and fiction for children. Previously a primary school teacher, teaching rekindled his love of children’s books, so much so that he decided to have a go at writing his own. He is based in Chichester.

IAN SMITH studied for a BA in Illustration at the University of the West of England and has been illustrating ever since.

BOOK 6

PUB DATE April 2023

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Harriet Muncaster

ILLUSTRATOR Harriet Muncaster

BIC CODE YFN; Y

CBMC CODE B3N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 185x129mm

EXTENT 160pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-2777758-4

PAPERBACK PRICE $15.95

Mirabelle and the Magical Mayhem

ISBN 978-0-19-278680-7

9 780192786807

ISBN 978-0-19-277758-4

9 780192777584

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Grandparents

From the creator of Isadora Moon, featuring Isadora’s half witch, half fairy naughty cousin, Mirabelle Starspell!

When Mirabelle and her brother go to stay at their fairy grandparents, Mirabelle tries to be on her very best, non-witchy behaviour. But a little bit of secret witch magic becomes a little bit more, until everything is in total chaos! Can Mirabelle get the mayhem under control before Granny finds out?! Illustrated throughout in witchy purple and black.

This book will have readers cackling with glee! Perfect

Dad put a cup of rose-blossom tea down in front of us all and I sipped mine carefully, being extra careful not to spill any over the side of the cup. Granny and Grandpa sat opposite, asking loads of questions about school. I was just telling them about my teacher, Miss Spindlewick, when I felt something silky brush against my legs.

‘Eee!’ I squealed, and slopped some of my tea onto the table cloth, leaving a bright pink stain on the spotless lace. Oh no! I felt my cheeks turn bright red. Dad stared pointedly at me and frowned. He waved his wand to make the stain disappear before Granny and Grandpa noticed. Luckily they were now busy talking to Wilbur about wizard school.

BookTrust

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I scooped out some of the potion and hurried over to my bed, smoothing it onto the scorch mark. I stood back, watching and waiting, expecting it to start fading immediately.

But nothing seemed to happen.

Although . . . I peered closer. Was the scorch mark actually getting bigger? No, surely not.

But . . .

Maybe it was!

I started to feel quite panicked as I watched the scorch mark begin to grow. ‘Stop!’ I ordered it. ‘Stop!’

But the mark just grew and grew until it was almost the size of the duvet! I must have done the potion wrong!

6

OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES

HARRIET MUNCASTER is the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Isadora Moon series, Mirabelle, companion series to Isadora Moon, Emerald (coming soon!), and stunning middle-grade trilogy Victoria Stitch

Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England.

‘The cheerful two-tone illustrations are beautifully simple, and you can’t help but love Mirabelle’s cheeky expressions’

978-0-19-277649-5

978-0-19-277754-6

978-0-19-277755-3

PUB DATE April 2023

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Helen Mortimer

ILLUSTRATOR Cristina Trapanese

BIC CODE YBC; Y

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 187x187mm

EXTENT 32pp

HARDBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278329-5

HARDBACK PRICE $12.95

Money

This little book is part of a series of six – each one creates a moment for children and grown-ups to discover everyday maths words in a way that feels good. From coins, change, to giving and saving, it helps to build confidence and a foundation for learning.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Sums

• Shopping

ISBN 978-0-19-278329-5

9 780192783295

Hardback books that are the perfect size and shape for sharing and reading

• Earning

Oxford language expertise provides just the right words to explore maths

Packed with Oxford goodness, these books build children’s confidence with mathematical vocabulary

Engaging, friendly picture book approach to support vocabulary development in a gently supportive way

ALSO AVAILABLE

HELEN MORTIMER has had a career spanning more than 25 years and a number of leading children’s books publishers including HarperCollins and Oxford University Press.

Helen lives in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and when not at her desk she loves to explore the footpaths and towpaths close to her home.

CRISTINA TRAPANESE is an illustrator based in Naples, Italy where she also teaches illustration at the Scuola Italiana di Comix.

She works with traditional and digital art and likes to experiment with mixing media.

978-0-19-278331-8

978-0-19-278327-1

978-0-19-278325-7

PUB DATE April 2023

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Helen Mortimer

ILLUSTRATOR Cristina Trapanese

BIC CODE YBC; Y

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 187x187mm

EXTENT 32pp

HARDBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278333-2

HARDBACK PRICE $12.95

Time

This new series of little books builds children’s confidence with mathematical vocabulary and ideas and provides a foundation for learning in a way that feels good. Using carefully chosen words in relatable settings from the world around them, this book creates a moment for children and adults to discover first words about time at a puppet show.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

ISBN 978-0-19-278333-2

9 780192783332

Packed with Oxford goodness, these books build children’s confidence with mathematical vocabulary

Hardback books that are the perfect size and shape for sharing and reading together

• Tools for telling time

• Play theatre

• Patience

Oxford language expertise provides just the right words to explore maths

Engaging, friendly picture book approach to support vocabulary development in a gently supportive way

HELEN MORTIMER has had a career spanning more than 25 years and a number of leading children’s books publishers including HarperCollins and Oxford University Press.

Helen lives in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and when not at her desk she loves to explore the footpaths and towpaths close to her home.

CRISTINA TRAPANESE is an illustrator based in Naples, Italy where she also teaches illustration at the Scuola Italiana di Comix.

She works with traditional and digital art and likes to experiment with mixing media.

978-0-19-278331-8

978-0-19-278327-1

978-0-19-278325-7

PUB DATE May 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Oxford Children’s Books

ILLUSTRATOR Pintachan

BIC CODE YBL; Y

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 210x210mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278464-3

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

I Want To Be A Lion

A series designed to get little ones moving and playing! In this story, readers are encouraged to copy Lion as he runs, roars, and pounces on the plains. Featuring a cut-out mask, song, and animation, this series is truly interactive and a lot of fun!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Practicing movement

ISBN 978-0-19-278464-3

9 78019278464 3

• Animal behaviours

• Dancing and singing

Features 8 key actions for readers to copy that come together into a dance

INCLUDED

Supports children’s development of motor skills and imagination. Scan the book’s QR code to hear the song and dance along!

OTHER

Roar Roar Roar

Teach Early Years

PINTACHAN has over a decade of experience as an illustrator, meeting the needs of some of the biggest brands in Spain and around the world.

Big eyes, lots of smiles, bright colors and plenty of fun—Pintachan creates lively and whimsical imagery that’s charming in its simplicity.

He is based in Gijón in the north of Spain.

‘..full of fun and bright colours with a unique style that’s retro and whimsical.’

PUB DATE May 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Oxford Children’s Books

ILLUSTRATOR Pintachan

BIC CODE YBL; Y

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 210x210mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278466-7

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

I Want To Be A Monkey

A series designed to get little ones moving and playing! In this story, readers are encouraged to copy Monkey as she jumps, climbs, and swings through the trees. Featuring a cut-out mask, song, and animation, this series is truly interactive and a lot of fun!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

ISBN 978-0-19-278466-7

9 78019278466

Scan the book’s QR code to hear the song and dance along!

Features 8 key actions for readers to copy that come together into a dance at the end of the

• Practicing movement

Animal behaviours

Dancing and singing

CUT OUT MASK INCLUDED

Supports children’s development of motor skills and imagination.

Teach Early Years

OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES

978-0-19-278460-5 978-0-19-278456-8 TO BE AN 8 BOOK SERIES EARLY YEARS | AGE 2+

Can you ROLL like a monkey?

dance

PINTACHAN has over a decade of experience as an illustrator, meeting the needs of some of the biggest brands in Spain and around the world.

Big eyes, lots of smiles, bright colors and plenty of fun—Pintachan creates lively and whimsical imagery that’s charming in its simplicity.

He is based in Gijón in the north of Spain.

‘... full of fun and bright colours with a unique style that’s retro and whimsical.’

ROLL SWING

SCRATCH LEAP

OOO-OOO-AH

SCAMPER CLIMB

do the monkey

l Roll

PUB DATE May 2023

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Lily Holland

ILLUSTRATOR Debbie Powell

BIC CODE YB; Y

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 185x185mm

EXTENT 32pp

HARDBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278442-1

HARDBACK PRICE $12.95

50 Words about Nature: Animals

This little book on animals is part of a series of four titles introducing first words on nature, including new and challenging words, as well as familiar ones, alongside simple explanations and beautiful artwork.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Science

ISBN 978-0-19-278442-1

9 78019278442 1

Ambitious vocabulary for eager young scientists.

• Natural world

• Vocabulary

• Animals

Colourful illustrations help to cultivate children’s interest in the natural world.

Written by an Early Years practitioner.

to grown-ups to encourage talking and a pronunciation guide for tricky terminology.

two wings

Birds are animals that have: two legs

a beak

All birds are covered in feathers

This one is a hummingbird

Baby birds, like this chick, hatch from eggs laid by their mother.

tail shark

You could be like a zoologist and learn more about your favourite animals.

Do you know what kind of habitat they live in?

eagle camouflage

How many other words about animals do you know?

wingspan

PART OF A 4 BOOK SERIES

How to Say Some Difficult Words

amphibian say am -fi -bee -an chameleon say ka - mee -li -on invertebrate say in -vert -i -brat species say spee -shiz zoologist say zoo -ol -o -jist

LILY HOLLAND has a BA degree in Creative Writing, and holds Early Years Teacher Status. She loves working with children of all ages in early years, and is passionate about being out in nature with children.

DEBBIE POWELL is inspired by the natural forms she sees around her, the imaginations of her children, and the Dorset countryside where she lives.

PUB DATE May 2023

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Lily Holland

ILLUSTRATOR Debbie Powell

BIC CODE YB; Y

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 185x185mm

EXTENT 32pp

HARDBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278446-9

HARDBACK PRICE $12.95

50 Words about Nature: Bugs

This little book on bugs is part of a series of four titles introducing first words on nature, including new and challenging words, as well as familiar ones, alongside simple explanations and beautiful artwork.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

ISBN 978-0-19-278446-9

9 78019278446 9

PART OF A 4 BOOK SERIES

• Science

• Natural world

• Vocabulary

• Bugs

Colourful illustrations help to cultivate children’s interest in the

Written by an Early Years practitioner.

Includes a note to grown-ups to encourage talking and a pronunciation guide for tricky terminology.

wasp

You could be like an entomologist and go on a bug hunt.

How many of the bugs in this book can you spot?

How many other words about bugs do you know?

Caterpillars are larvae that hatch from butterfly eggs.

The becomescaterpillar a chrysalis

After 10 days o r s o , a butterfly emerges from the chrysalis!

This is called metamorphosisLots of other insects also go through metamorphosis.

How to Say Some Difficult Words

Bioluminescence say by -o -loo -min -es -ents

Carapace say ka -ra - pays

Elytra say el -it -ra

Metamorphosis say met -a -morf - o -sis

Proboscis say prob- oss -iss

LILY HOLLAND has a BA degree in Creative Writing, and holds Early Years Teacher Status. She loves working with children of all ages in early years, and is passionate about being out in nature with children.

DEBBIE POWELL is inspired by the natural forms she sees around her, the imaginations of her children, and the Dorset countryside where she lives.

PUB DATE May 2023

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Sean Julian

ILLUSTRATOR Sean Julian

BIC CODE YBCS; Y

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 230x270mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-2780379

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

Between Night and Day

Pongo is a safe-in-the-day sort of orangutan, and Bulu is a cosy-at-night sort of bat. When they meet they strike up an unlikely friendship and each gets to see the world from the other’s point of view.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Friendship

• Fear of the dark

• Understanding perspectives

ISBN 978-0-19-278037-9

9780192780379

Sean Julian’s magnificent illustrations evoke

A perfect title for children who are scared of the dark.

With strong themes of friendship between those of different backgrounds, this story encourages looking at the world from another’s point of view.

SEAN JULIAN studied Illustration at Bristol, the city where he still lives. During a long and successful career he has worked as both author and illustrator for a wide variety of publishers.

ALSO BY THE AUTHOR

‘...this is genuinely one of the most beautiful picture books ever written... With stunningly beautiful illustrations to match the endearing words of the book, you can almost feel the warmth and love coming out of this story.’

Mini Travellers

eagle swooped through the forest.

Bulu took Pongo to his favourite place where a trickle of light shone through the shadows. ‘Wow,’ said Pongo. ‘It’s so beautiful!’

forest,’ whispered Bulu. And he saw a smile spread across Pongo’s face.

PUB DATE May 2023

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Anya Glazer

ILLUSTRATOR Anya Glazer

BIC CODE YBCS; Y

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 270x230mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-277781-2

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

ISBN 978-0-19-277781-2

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The Selfish Crab

Claude is a selfish crab and he refuses to give up his beautiful shell. Little does he know that his actions will affect all the hermit crabs on the beach - especially little Alphonso, whose new shell is far too big. Can Claude change his ways before he puts his friends in danger?

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Friendship

• Community

• Hermit crabs

• sharing

A story

Anya Glazer’s hilarious storytelling will have young readers laughing out loud.

Based on real hermit crab behaviour with non-fiction details included at the back of the book.

about the impact of selfish actions on others.

When this happens, all of the crabs gather together.

Now the thing about hermit crabs is that eventually they outgrow their shells.

In praise of Otters vs Badgers

And there was nothing the others could do to make him change his mind.

ANYA GLAZER is a London-based illustrator and writer. In 2015 she completed a Masters in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. In her work she likes to incorporate humour and wordplay, and explore different narrative approaches from wordless stories to comics and illustration for older children.

ALSO

BY THE AUTHOR

‘Funny, heartfelt, and packed with comical characters and richly detailed artwork, this gentle and entertaining lesson in tolerance, compromise, and finding common ground will have youngsters licking their lips with delight.’

Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post

ABSOLUTELY NOT!

line up in size order, so that one by one they can move into the next biggest shell.

So they’re on the lookout for empty shells that wash ashore.

PUB DATE May 2023

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Roderick Hunt

ILLUSTRATOR Alex Brychta

BIC CODE YQCR; Y

CBMC CODE A2N69

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 218x180mm

EXTENT 96pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278710-1

The Tin Can Man and Other Stories

This Biff, Chip and Kipper collection contains six funny stories, plus activities focusing on phonics and reading skills. This Read with Oxford Stage 1 collection is ideal for children who are taking their first steps in reading.

WHAT IS STAGE 1?

Stage 1 is ‘First Steps’ The reader is starting to use letter sounds to read simple words

ISBN 978-0-19-278710-1

9780192787101

Featuring

Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child’s reading

Includes tips for parents, with lots of extra advice on our free website Oxford Owl for Home.

much-loved characters, great authors, and engaging storylines, children will love learning to read.

RODERICK HUNT MBE is the co-creator of best-loved characters Biff, Chip, Kipper, Floppy and their friends. His first published stories were those he told his two sons at bedtime. Rod lives in Oxfordshire, England.

ALEX BRYCHTA MBE is the co-creator is the co-creator of bestloved characters Biff, Chip, Kipper, Floppy and their friends. Born in Prague, he moved to London where he studied graphic design and animation before moving to the USA where he worked on animation for Sesame Street. Since then he has illustrated many books for children bringing detail, magic and humour to every story!

PUB DATE May 2023

AGE 4+

AUTHOR Roderick Hunt

ILLUSTRATOR Alex Brychta

BIC CODE YQCR; Y

CBMC CODE A2N69

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 218x180mm

EXTENT 96pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278711-8

Pumpkin Mess and Other Stories

This Biff, Chip and Kipper collection contains four funny stories, plus activities focusing on phonics and reading skills. This Read with Oxford Stage 2 collection is ideal for children who are developing early reading skills.

WHAT IS STAGE 2?

Stage 2 is ‘Early Reader’

The reader can use letter sounds to read simple words and short sentences

ISBN 978-0-19-278711-8

9780192787118

Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, and engaging storylines, children will love learning to read.

Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child’s reading confidence.

Includes tips for parents, with lots of extra advice on our free website Oxford Owl for Home.

RODERICK HUNT MBE is the co-creator of best-loved characters Biff, Chip, Kipper, Floppy and their friends. His first published stories were those he told his two sons at bedtime. Rod lives in Oxfordshire, England.

ALEX BRYCHTA MBE is the co-creator is the co-creator of bestloved characters Biff, Chip, Kipper, Floppy and their friends. Born in Prague, he moved to London where he studied graphic design and animation before moving to the USA where he worked on animation for Sesame Street. Since then he has illustrated many books for children bringing detail, magic and humour to every story!

PUB DATE May 2023

AGE 4+

AUTHOR Roderick Hunt

ILLUSTRATOR Alex Brychta

BIC CODE YQCR; Y

CBMC CODE A2N69

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 218x180mm

EXTENT 112pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278712-5

The Mosaic Trail and Other Stories

This Biff, Chip and Kipper collection contains four funny stories, plus activities focusing on phonics and reading skills. This Read with Oxford Stage 3 collection is ideal for children who are growing in reading confidence.

WHAT IS STAGE 3?

Stage 3 is ‘Growing Reader’ The reader is starting to read more words and longer sentences with less help

ISBN 978-0-19-278712-5

9780192787125

Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, and engaging storylines, children will love learning to read.

Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child’s reading confidence.

Includes tips for parents, with lots of extra advice on our free website Oxford Owl for Home.

“Robbers have run off with my wagon,” he said. “I must get help!”

They ran to the top of the hill. “Look! Romans on horses!” said Chip.

Why were there red bits on the ground?

What were the bits for?

Imagine you are talking to the man who was making the mosaic floor. What questions would you ask him?

Have you ever followed a trail? Where did it lead?

Praise for Read with Oxford: Featured in The Independent’s ‘11 best early reader books’

‘A perfect introduction for my little beginner reader’

@CurlyLittleDreams on Instagram

RODERICK HUNT MBE is the co-creator of best-loved characters Biff, Chip, Kipper, Floppy and their friends. His first published stories were those he told his two sons at bedtime. Rod lives in Oxfordshire, England.

ALEX BRYCHTA MBE is the co-creator is the co-creator of bestloved characters Biff, Chip, Kipper, Floppy and their friends. Born in Prague, he moved to London where he studied graphic design and animation before moving to the USA where he worked on animation for Sesame Street. Since then he has illustrated many books for children bringing detail, magic and humour to every story!

PUB DATE May 2023

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Roderick Hunt

ILLUSTRATOR Alex Brychta

BIC CODE YQCR; Y

CBMC CODE A2N69

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 218x180mm

EXTENT 128pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278713-2

A Mammoth Task and Other Stories

This Biff, Chip and Kipper collection contains four funny stories, plus activities focusing on reading skills. This Read with Oxford Stage 4 collection is ideal for children who are gaining more reading confidence.

WHAT IS STAGE 4?

Stage 4 is ‘Gaining Confidence’ The reader can sometimes read by themselves, and can read lots of everyday words

ISBN 978-0-19-278713-2

9780192787132

characters, great authors, and engaging storylines, children will love learning to

Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child’s reading confidence.

Includes tips for parents, with lots of extra advice on our free website Oxford Owl for Home.

“It’s a steppe mammoth,” the man went on. “It’s a sort of mammoth, but it’s quite like the elephants that live now. This leg bone is about four hundred thousand years old.”

RODERICK HUNT MBE is the co-creator of best-loved characters Biff, Chip, Kipper, Floppy and their friends. His first published stories were those he told his two sons at bedtime. Rod lives in Oxfordshire, England.

ALEX BRYCHTA MBE is the co-creator is the co-creator of bestloved characters Biff, Chip, Kipper, Floppy and their friends. Born in Prague, he moved to London where he studied graphic design and animation before moving to the USA where he worked on animation for Sesame Street. Since then he has illustrated many books for children bringing detail, magic and humour to every story!

PUB DATE May 2023

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Roderick Hunt

ILLUSTRATOR Alex Brychta

BIC CODE YQCR; Y

CBMC CODE A2N69

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 218x180mm

EXTENT 144pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278714-9

Turtle Beach and Other Stories

This Biff, Chip and Kipper collection contains four funny stories, plus activities focusing on reading skills. This Read with Oxford Stage 5 collection is ideal for children who are beginning to read independently.

WHAT IS STAGE 5?

Stage 4 is ‘Becoming Independent’

The reader can read and enjoy a whole story by themselves

ISBN 978-0-19-278714-9

9780192787149

Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, and engaging storylines, children will love learning to

Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child’s reading confidence.

Includes tips for parents, with lots of extra advice on our free website Oxford Owl for Home.

Talk

The key took them to a beautiful, sandy beach on a moonlit night. They could hear the sound of the waves.

Kipper saw something further up the beach. There was a large, dark shape on the sand. “What’s that?” he asked.

“Let’s investigate!” said Biff.

Where was the hedgehog trying to go?

What did Biff ask the hotel to do?

Why does the hotel manager say they can turn out the hotel lights when the baby turtles hatch?

Why do you think it is important to save the turtle?

When they got closer, Chip said, “Wow! It’s a huge sea turtle!”

An older girl was sitting nearby. “Please don’t get too close,” she whispered to the children.

The turtle was pushing sand into a hole with its back flippers.

“Why is it doing that?” asked Kipper quietly.

RODERICK HUNT MBE is the co-creator of best-loved characters Biff, Chip, Kipper, Floppy and their friends. His first published stories were those he told his two sons at bedtime. Rod lives in Oxfordshire, England.

ALEX BRYCHTA MBE is the co-creator is the co-creator of bestloved characters Biff, Chip, Kipper, Floppy and their friends. Born in Prague, he moved to London where he studied graphic design and animation before moving to the USA where he worked on animation for Sesame Street. Since then he has illustrated many books for children

magic and humour to every story!

PUB DATE May 2023

AGE 9+

AUTHOR Isabel Thomas

ILLUSTRATOR Geraldine Sy and Ana Seixas

BIC CODE YN; Y

CBMC CODE D5N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 174x111mm

EXTENT 96pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278032-4

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

The Earth’s Immense Oceans

... and their importance to the planet

The perfect way for young readers to quickly get to grips with the principles of the subject and its terminology. With clear and entertaining explanations, coupled with comic strips, photographs, and illustrations, it reveals how oceans work, the creatures that live in them, and how humans have affected the oceans.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• How waves and currents work and shape the climate, weather, coasts and more

• Creatures and fish living in global waters

• Traditional tales and history of transportation of slaves

ISBN 978-0-19-278032-4

9 78019278032 4

• How we use the oceans, oceanographers and what you can do in the field of ocean study

An important series making the complex clear, accessible and exciting to young learners.

Inspired by Oxford’s bestselling adult series, Very Short Introductions. A growing new series covering a range of diverse topics in an easily digestible and collectible format.

researched and authoritative but written in simple accessible language by experts in the field.

Chapter 3

Over the last 3.7 billion years, the ocean has changed from a superheated chemical ‘soup’ to a habitat full of living things. Along the way it has shaped and reshaped the air, land, and life, in and out of the water!

Scientists think life on Earth most likely began in the oceans. The first rains would have washed all kinds of chemicals into the oceans. A sudden boost of energy from a lightning storm caused simple chemicals such as water, hydrogen, ammonia, and methane to react together, and form more complicated molecules such as amino acids—the building blocks of living things. This idea has been tested and proven by scientists such as Cyril Ponnamperuma.

B U RP

CYRIL PONNAMPERUMA

Sri Lankan scientist who was one of the first to work out how life may have got started in Earth’s oceans.

In the 1970s, Cyril helped to work out that the first living things on the planet were tiny plankton, each made up of just one cell. Some of them evolved a mighty power—the ability to capture sunlight energy and use it to reassemble simple substances into food. This is called photosynthesis, and it’s a superpower they later passed on to plants.

Reshaping the planet

One of the waste products of photosynthesis is oxygen. Over time, phytoplankton burped out enough oxygen to completely change Earth’s atmosphere. All kinds of new living things evolved to use this new, oxygen-rich air, including us!

Waves and tides carry sediments from place to place. They may deposit sand on a shore and create a beach, or cause pebbles to drift away over time. They may smash sediments against cliffs, wearing the rock away, eroding and reshaping coasts over time.

ALSO IN THE SERIES

Beaches form from whichever sediments happen to be nearby. Black sands are made from volcanic rocks, broken apart by the churning of waves. The white sands of tropical beaches are made from dead coral pooped out by parrotfish!

Let’s explore more of the extraordinary ocean creatures that shape our planet in surprising ways

Author, ISABEL THOMAS , winner of AAAS Subaru Prize for excellence in Science Books.

Consultant CLAIRE MAHAFFEY Professor in Ocean Sciences University of Liverpool.

‘When we are reading about a subject we are interested in, we all have an appetite for new words. It is this magical link between subjects that children want to explore and learning that we aimed to capture with the Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds series.’

Samantha Armstrong, Head of Home Learning

7 OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES WITH MORE TO COME SOON

PUB DATE May 2023

AGE 9+

AUTHOR Lily Dyu

ILLUSTRATOR Ana Seixas and Ekaterina Gorelova

BIC CODE YN; Y

CBMC CODE D5N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 174x111mm

EXTENT 96pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-2780348

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

The Amazing Power of Activism

... and how people can change the world

The perfect way for young readers to quickly get to grips with the principles of the subject and its terminology. With clear and entertaining explanations, coupled with comic strips, photographs, and illustrations, it explains what activism is, how it has changed the world, and what people are campaigning for today.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• The fight for rights for workers, children and animals

• Getting equality by suffragettes and the US civil rights movement – including in today’s society

• Confronting colonialism

ISBN 978-0-19-278034-8

9 78019278034 8

• Refugees rights and environmental activism

• What might activism look like in the future

An important series making the complex clear, accessible and exciting to young learners.

Speak like an activist

DICTATORSHIP

In a dictatorship, the government’s power is in the hands of a single person who rules the nation. Other political parties are not allowed, and the people take no part in politics and have little freedom to say what they want.

In the city of Leipzig, a weekly meeting of ‘prayers for peace’ grew into an activist group that organized demonstrations to demand democracy (or free elections), freedom to travel, and free speech. In October 1989, thousands of protestors risked their lives by demonstrating in Leipzig’s streets, many carrying placards saying ‘Wir sind das volk’ (We are the people). The police were outnumbered, so they did not use force against the crowds. This inspired other protests around the country that helped to force the East German government out of power later that year.

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In 1903, decades of peaceful talks had not achieved results, so an activist named Emmeline Pankhurst started a new group called the Women's Social and Political Union, also known as the suffragettes. She believed that only extreme actions would make people change their minds about votes for women, and this was summed up in the motto,

‘Deeds not words’.

The suffragettes called on followers to take part in acts of violence and civil disobedience and their tactics included planting bombs, setting buildings on fire, breaking windows, and disrupting speeches. Many disagreed with their methods, but Emmeline argued that violence made headlines, drawing attention to their cause.

Speak like an activist DEMOCRACY

Democracy is rule by the people— a type of government where people can take part in the decisions that affect the way their country is run.

On 9 November 1989, officials opened the country’s borders with West Germany.

There were amazing scenes at the Berlin Wall where thousands of people celebrated by climbing on it, hammering chunks from it, and flooding through to the other side. Soon after this, the wall was torn down and the whole country was reunited, bringing democracy to East Germany.

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Founded the suffragettes in Britain.

Almost 1,000 suffragettes, including Emmeline, were arrested and sent to prison where they went on hunger strike (a tactic where people protest by refusing to eat).

The First World War began in 1914 and Emmeline helped organize women to take on many of the jobs done by the men who were fighting. After the war, the contribution that women had made changed public opinion towards the women’s vote. Finally, in 1918, over fifty years after the first petition, middle- and upper-class women over 30 were given the vote. Ten years later, in 1928, just a few weeks after Emmeline died aged 69, this was reduced to age 21, in line with all men.

Author LILY DYU , shortlisted for ALCS Educational Writers Award and the Rubery Award.

Consultant CLARE SAUNDERS , Professor in Politics, University of Exeter.

ALSO IN THE SERIES

OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES WITH MORE TO COME SOON

‘When we are reading about a subject we are interested in, we all have an appetite for new words. It is this magical link between subjects that children want to explore and learning that we aimed to capture with the Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds series.’

Samantha Armstrong, Head of Home Learning

EMMELINE PANKHURST

THE AMAZING POWER OF ACTIVISM

PUB DATE May 2023

AGE 9+

AUTHOR Mike Goldsmith

ILLUSTRATOR Ana Seixas and Ekaterina Gorelova

BIC CODE YN; Y

CBMC CODE D5N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 174x111mm

EXTENT 96pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278291-5

The Shocking Truth about Energy

... and how it shapes our world

Makes the challenging topic of just where energy comes from, what it is made of, and how we use it, engaging and easy to follow. It explains how energy works, types of energy and invites the reader to consider energy use, its future and going green.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Understand how things work – from a fridge to an internal combustion engine

• Discover the many different types of energy, and what atomic energy means

• Consider energy use, it’s future, and going green

ISBN 978-0-19-278291-5

9 78019278291 5

Meticulously Inspired by Oxford’s bestselling adult series, Very Short Introductions

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An important series making the complex clear, accessible and exciting to young learners

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NON-FICTION | AGE 9+

Simple machines

Nearly 2,500 years ago, a genius called Archimedes did something that his strongest friends couldn’t do (and the Greeks were a sporty lot—they even invented the Olympics!). He single into harbour using a compound pulley he had invented.

The compound pulley

The compound pulley, like all simple machines, works by changing the force that the user applies in some way. Its secret is that by pulling one rope a long distance fairly gently, another rope moves a far shorter distance, but much more forcefully.

W h a t i s E n e r g y ?

Science is all about simplifying the way the world works. One very simple but very scientific way to understand it is to say that the world is made of just two things: matter and energy. Matter includes most of the things you can see around you: solids like the earth, liquids like water, and gases like air. Energy is everything else, like light, heat, sound, and electricity.

Speak like a scientist

ENERGY

The word ‘energy’ comes from a word from ancient Greece, ‘energia’, which means ‘activity’. Energy is what you have to have in order to do work. When you whack a ball, you give it some energy.

Energy exists in many forms. Imagine a thunderstorm— as well as the light energy and sound energy of lightning and thunder, the falling raindrops and rushing wind in a storm have energy too: the energy of motion.

h a t h a p p e n s w h e n l i g h t n i n g s t r ik e s

CRACK!!

boat 5 WHaT IS E NERGY? Invisible electrical energy moves between clouds and the ground. air molecules suddenly gain motion energy and pass it on to their neighbours . Light energy, other forms of radiant

larger force, smaller distance

ALSO IN THE SERIES

This is a very short introduction to energy and the shocking truth about it. You’ll discover that . . .

our thoughts are made of electrical energy

a bag of sugar has the same energy as a trillion nuclear bombs

a black sandwich can become incredibly dangerous THE SHOCKING TRUTH smaller force, larger distance

7 OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES WITH MORE TO COME SOON

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Consultant AIMEE AMBROSE is Professor of Energy Policy at Sheffield Mallam University.

‘When we are reading about a subject we are interested in, we all have an appetite for new words. It is this magical link between subjects that children want to explore and learning that we aimed to capture with the Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds series.’

Samantha Armstrong, Head of Home Learning

PUB DATE May 2023

AGE 9+

AUTHOR Dr Stephen Kershaw

ILLUSTRATOR Ana Seixas and Geraldine Sy

BIC CODE YN; Y

CBMC CODE D5N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 174x111mm

EXTENT 96pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278289-2

Ancient Myths, Legends and Superheroes

... and how they live on today

Introduces a global selection of the stories we tell to make sense the world, where people came from, and why they think the way they do. With the help of comic strips, photographs, and illustrations, it interprets the wondrous characters and fantastic tales and reveals the everlasting power of storytelling.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

BOOK 8

ISBN 978-0-19-278289-2

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• How the world began, where we came from, and ways of explaining the universe and our place in it

• Who told the tales and reading them in their context

• Superheroes then and now

• Who tells the tales and understanding their context

An important series making the complex clear, accessible and exciting to young learners.

Inspired by Oxford’s bestselling adult series, Very Short Introductions.

A growing new series covering a range of diverse topics in an easily digestible and collectible format.

researched and authoritative but written in simple accessible language by experts in the field.

Zeus introduced Pandora to Prometheus’s brother Epimetheus (‘Hindsight’), along with a gift of a large jar that contained all the world’s troubles. Epimetheus forgot he’d been told never to accept any gifts from Zeus, and now it was too late: Pandora opened the jar and the troubles escaped, leaving only Hope still trapped inside when she slammed the lid shut. Is there now no hope, because Hope is shut in the jar? Or do we at least have hope, if nothing else?

Pandora

NON-FICTION | AGE 9+

Earth - diving and cosmic eggs

Right across the world there are tales of how a creator sent an ‘earth-diver’ into the primal waters to bring up little bits of mud and sand, which gradually formed dry land. In the oral tradition of the Ainu people of Japan, one variant of the creation story says that the earth-diver was a type of bird called a water wagtail.

a water wagtail

It used its wings to splash the waters and reveal little patches of ground, which it packed down using its feet and tail to form the islands where the Ainu live.

Speak like a mythologist

PANDORA’S BOX

The modern expression ‘to open a Pandora’s box’ means to do something that will cause lots of problems that you haven’t thought about. In the original story, Pandora didn’t have a box. She had a jar called a pithos in Greek, but a sixteenth century ce scholar called Erasmus made a mistake when he was doing a translation, and her container has been called a box ever since.

ALSO IN THE SERIES

The world was a much more interesting place with human beings in it. But the gods didn’t necessarily love the humans, and the humans would often try to trick the gods as they worked out how to deal with all the challenges that life brought them.

In the next chapter, we will explore the rich stories of some of the most amazing humans who lived in this world of myth and legend.

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He pushed up half of the broken shell to form the heavens and used the bottom half to make the earth.

Then Ta’aroa made soil from his own skin, clouds from his insides, oceans, lakes, and rivers from his tears, mountain ranges from his bones, trees from his feathers, sea creatures from his guts, and the colours of the sky and rainbows from his blood.

Finally, he created children who hung the sun, moon, and stars in the sky, and helped to make more plants and animals. Ta’aroa then made the first people.

Ta’aroa

These creation stories are how people from various cultures explained how the world began. In the next chapter we can explore some intriguing tales that tell us how the gods made human beings.

Author DR STEPHEN KERSHAW is the Oxford University tutor on Greek Mythology and his Brief Guide to Greek Mythology and Mythologica was Amazon’s Best Children’s Non-Fiction Book, 2019.

Consultant DR SYLVIE KILGALLON completed a PhD in Classics at the University of Bristol.

‘When we are reading about a subject we are interested in, we all have an appetite for new words. It is this magical link between subjects that children want to explore and learning that we aimed to capture with the Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds series.’

Samantha Armstrong, Head of Home Learning

PUB DATE June 2023

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Wendy Meddour

ILLUSTRATOR Carmen Saldana

BIC CODE YBCS; Y

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 230x270mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-277855-0

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

Cleo the Completely Fine Camel

Cleo the camel is just fine, thank you very much! Except that maybe she’s not. A delightfully funny story about learning to admit when things aren’t COMPLETELY FINE.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Feelings

• Communication

• Mental health

• Well-being

• Friendship

ISBN 978-0-19-277855-0

9 780192778550

BOOK 3

Teaches children through humour that it’s okay to admit you’re struggling.

Explores important wellbeing and relationship concepts, including confidence and self-esteem, following on from Howard the Average Gecko and Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon

Features vibrant contemporary artwork from Carmen Saldaña.

Cleo the camel was completely fine.

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‘Rubbish?’ Cleo giggled.

‘Totally awful. Absolute pants. ‘Yes, I feel rubbish,’ said Ostrich.

How about you?’

WENDY MEDDOUR is a Doctor of English

Literature and an internationally successful and award-winning children’s writer. Her debut children’s book, A Hen in the Wardrobe, was selected as one of the Guardian’s ‘Best 50 diverse Children’s Books since the 1950s’. Wendy is also the author of several picture books, including the highly acclaimed Lubna and Pebble Wendy also teaches Creative Writing at Exeter University.

CARMEN SALDAÑA lives in Gijon, Spain, a little rainy city in the north of Spain. She is a freelance illustrator specialising in illustration for children’s books.

In praise of Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon

‘I loved reading the book!’

Louis Theroux

In praise of Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon

‘The text is a timely reminder of the power of facing up to bullies... Readers will want to absorb the state of play through the pictures on each spread before turning the page to find out how the story pans out.’

Books for Keeps

‘More than fine,’ grinned Cleo. ‘In fact, I’ve never felt better!’

Jerboa and Lizard clapped. ‘Yay! You said how you really feel!’

Cleo blushed. ‘Well, I feel . . . I actually feel . . . completely dreadful.’

PUB DATE June 2023

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Thomas Docherty

ILLUSTRATOR Thomas Docherty

BIC CODE YBCS; Y

CBMC CODE A3M80

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 230x270mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278428-5

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

Into The Wild

Joe loves Wild things, but can’t find any in the city he lives in. When the Wild invites him to explore the night-time city, he is going to learn that nature can be found just about everywhere.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Nature

• Imagination

• Animals

• Night time

• Urban environment

ISBN 978-0-19-278428-5

9780192784285

Thomas Docherty’s atmospheric illustrations are full of detail and children will spend hours poring over them.

A joyous celebration of nature in urban environments and a child’s imagination.

THOMAS DOCHERTY is an awardwinning author and illustrator and has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. When he’s not illustrating, Thomas loves helping children and young adults tell their own stories using words and pictures. He lives in Swansea, Wales with his wife, author Helen Docherty, and their two daughters.

The WiId was home.

But he lived in the middle of the city where there wasn’t any WiId

Joe loved WiId things.

PUB DATE June 2023

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Naomi Jones

ILLUSTRATOR Rebecca Ashdown

BIC CODE YBCS; Y

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 245x245mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-277902-1

PAPERBACK PRICE $17.95

Thunder Boots

Trixie’s nickname is THUNDERBOOTS because she dances wherever she goes. But one day she comes home from school and is very quiet. Dad knows that something is wrong and Trixie explains that she is struggling with her letters. Maybe what she needs is a superpowered plan...

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Dyslexia

• Fitting in

• School

ISBN 978-0-19-277902-1

9 78019277902 1

Characterful illustrations from

• Superpower

• Being yourself

A positive and empowering story about starting school with dyslexia.

The author, Naomi Jones, has based Trixie’s story on her own experiences growing up.

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ALSO BY THE AUTHOR

ALSO BY THE ILLUSTRATOR

NAOMI JONES (née Cartwright) worked in children’s publishing for eight years before leaving to pursue her dream of becoming a writer. She is the acclaimed author of the picture book The Perfect Fit (OUP); its sequel One More Try, How to Catch a Rainbow (OUP), How to Make a Story (OUP), and The Odd Fish (Farshore). She lives in Cornwall near the sea.

REBECCA ASHDOWN worked as a graphic designer, vector illustrator, and motion graphics artist, before becoming a full-time illustrator. Her books have have been shortlisted for national awards, including the Kate Greenaway CILIP medal, the Sheffield Book Awards, and the Portsmouth Book Award.

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Praise

Naomi Jones’ books

‘

One More Try is a beautifully simple exploration of the art of never giving up and the benefits of a fresh perspective.’

Joseph Coelho, Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2022-2024

Praise for Naomi Jones’ books

‘charming take on making friends and inclusion, which doubles up as a creative introduction to shapes and patterns.’

The Bookseller (for The Perfect Fit)

Dad nodded. ‘I’m just like you! I learn differently to other people too because I see things in a different way from them. It’s actually a wonderful thing, let’s call it our superpower! Tomorrow, we can talk to Miss Fry and see if she can help.’

Dad gave Trixie a big soft hug. ‘Everyone learns differently and in different ways and that’s OK.’ ‘It is?’ Trixie asked.

Trixie was quiet for the rest of the day.

Lily was the first person in the whole class to get a reading book. But when Lily showed it to Trixie she couldn’t turn the letters into words.

The letters started to dance on the page instead.

has a cat.’

PUB DATE June 2023

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Harriet Muncaster

ILLUSTRATOR Harriet Muncaster

BIC CODE YBGC; Y

CBMC CODE B3L69

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 185x129mm

EXTENT 160pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278878-8

Isadora Moon Under the Sea

Isadora has been invited to a sleepover under the sea with her mermaid friends, it’s so exciting! But when she arrives she meets a mermaid called Emerald, who doesn’t seem quite so pleased to be there. Can Isadora find out what is the matter? It’s the beginning of a magical underwater adventure!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Mermaids

BOOK 16

ISBN 978-0-19-278878-8

9780192788788

ISBN 978-0-19-277807-9

9780192778079

• Fairies

• Vampires

• Sleepovers

• Parties

• New friendships

Perfect for newly independent readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite.

ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDBACK

HARDBACK ISBN 978-0-19-277807-9

In this new adventure, readers meet Isadora’s mermaid friend Emerald, who has her own spin-off series publishing from March 2023

Highly illustrated throughout in black and pink.

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OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES

HARRIET MUNCASTER is the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Isadora Moon series, Mirabelle and Emerald, companion series to Isadora Moon, and stunning middlegrade trilogy Victoria Stitch.

Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England.

‘The most lovable vampire ever created.’ Guardian

PUB DATE June 2023

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Harriet Muncaster

ILLUSTRATOR Harriet Muncaster

BIC CODE YBGC; Y

CBMC CODE B3L69

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 230x180mm

EXTENT 64pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278580-0

PAPERBACK PRICE $15.95

ISBN 978-0-19-278580-0

9 780192785800

The Summer Fun Activity Book

This enchanting summer activity book is perfect for fans of the bestselling Isadora Moon series. Packed with colouring in, search-and-find, simple maths puzzles and much more, this book is a school holiday essential.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Holidays

• Fairies

• Vampires

• Maths

• Colouring

• Creativity

Packed with activities designed to encourage problem solving, play and creativity, and to develop literacy and numeracy skills.

Off We Go!

The Fun Adds Up!

Search and Find

ALSO AVAILABLE

HARRIET MUNCASTER is the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Isadora Moon series, Mirabelle and Emerald, companion series to Isadora Moon, and stunning middle-grade trilogy Victoria Stitch Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England.

‘The most lovable vampire ever created.’ Guardian

Light the spark!

Fire up the imagination of every child with great stories, wonderful dictionaries, and engaging learning resources to launch a lifelong voyage of discovery.

Your next steps

To order: Contact your local sales representative Richard Harms richard.harms@oup.com

www.oup.com.au/childrens-jan-june www.oxfordchildrens.co.uk @OxfordChildrens

Also available: Oxford Children’s and Home Learning Stocklist 2023