THE VERY BEST NEW PICTURE BOOKS FROM
JANUARY-APRIL 2016 @OUPChildrens
At Oxford Children’s Books, we believe that every child deserves books with lovable characters, unforgettable stories, and the most beautiful artwork. Feast your eyes on our new picture books and you will find:
Books for sharing
e Books to becom part of family life
For parents and children to curl up and read together
Characters who will become old friends and stories to remember
t you Books which le explore the world
Books to help you talk about feelings
From your bedroom to outer space, stories can take you anywhere
Helping children understand how to deal with different emotions
Above all, here are books to enjoy and to entertain you–books to make you laugh, to surprise you, to inspire you, to make you think. See the full range of gorgeous Oxford picture books and download free activity sheets at www.oxfordchildrens.co.uk/picturebooks
Tiny Cops and Robbers JOEL STEWART • Burglar Bill meets The Borrowers in this beautiful new picture book.
From the creator of the hugely successful TV series The Adventures of Abney and Teal
• Exuberant artwork and a timeless adventure story will captivate young readers. • Joel has previously collaborated with picture book royalty Julia Donaldson, Carol Ann Duffy and Michael Rosen. • Villainous marketing & PR campaigns will include national online network advertising, a gorgeous live-action trailer and online activities and resources. April 2016 • 32 pages • Paperback 978-0-19-274452-4 £6.99
Will be the most WANTED picture book of the year!
Steven Seagull: Action Hero ELYS DOLAN • A hilarious picture book first for OUP, written and illustrated by Elys Dolan, creator of Weasles. • Full of hidden details and surprises for children to spot, and plenty of jokes for adults too! • A rising star, Elys has already been shortlisted for The Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, and longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. April 2016 • 32 pages • Hardback 978-0-19-273869-1 £11.99 Paperback 978-0-19-273870-7 £6.99
a mission. Steven Seagull’s on The odds are against him. But that’s the way he likes it.
Brand new author / illustrator talent to Oxford Children’s Books
Betty Goes Bananas in Her Pyjamas STEVE ANTONY • This second gorgeous Betty Goes Bananas story addresses the eternal problem of getting excited toddlers to go to bed.
Making a BIG noise about Steve Antony— chosen by WHSmith as one of the ten ‘Children’s authors to watch in 2015’
• Steve was recently awarded Oscar’s First Book Prize, sponsored by the Evening Standard. • National online network advertising, giveaways and competitions and events nationwide will make Steve a name to look out for. • The Betty Goes Bananas series has already sold in 10 languages! February 2016 • 32 pages Paperback 978-0-19-273819-6 £6.99
A perfect bedtime read— all about bedtime!
‘Much love for Betty… She’s back for more in this toddler drama.’
Cover artwork © Joel Stewart
FIONA NOBLE, THE BOOKSELLER
BOOKS TO SHARE. CREATED WITH LOVE. www.oxfordchildrens.co.uk/picturebooks
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Winnie’s Haunted House VALERIE THOMAS & KORKY PAUL
Spooky f un for Winnie fans! • Winnie storytelling at its very best, full of fun and intricate • Winnie’s house as you’ve never seen it before —now with a whole new haunted personality. detail for fans old and new to spot and enjoy. • Readers will love exploring every nook and cranny of the house, brilliantly brought to life by Korky Paul. March 2016 • 32 pages • Paperback 978-0-19-274408-1 £6.99 Also available in paperback & CD 978-0-19-274407-4 £8.99 inc. VAT
COMING SOON Winnie & Wilbur’s irresistible antics in a brand new Channel 5 TV series
We’re in the Wrong Book! RICHARD BYRNE • Original, simple and fun—every page-turn brings a new surprise as you find yourself in a different type of book. • Hugely inventive with interactive activities for readers to enjoy along the way. Getting lost has never been so much fun! • Widespread marketing will take Richard’s clever storytelling to new audiences. March 2016 • 32 pages Hardback 978-0-19-274317-6 £11.99
‘A thoroughly interactive and hilarious reading experience’ TEACH NURSERY
Richard Byrne is one of today’s most original picture book creators
rally! Lose yourself in a book . . . lite
Bob and Flo: Hide and Seek REBECCA ASHDOWN • See a toddler’s view of the world through Bob and Flo’s eyes. • The hide-and-seek theme is a perfect stepup for toddlers who’ve graduated from their peekaboo days! • Parents and children will enjoy exploring the fun and familiar nursery setting and recognisable feelings and emotions together.
Beautiful artwork and gentle humour steer young children through first friendships
January 2016 • 32 pages Hardback 978-0-19-273715-1 £11.99 Also available in paperback 978-0-19-273716-8 £6.99
‘A charming story, delightfully illustrated’ PARENTS IN TOUCH
The cutest penguins this side of the South Pole!
Unstoppable Max JULIA PATTON • Max will stop even the most unstoppable toddlers in their tracks with his high-octane bedtime story. • The full interactive experience—Max asks readers what he should do. With sensible, naughty, and crazy options on offer, what could possibly go wrong? • Celebrates free-wheeling inventiveness and imaginative play. February 2016 • 32 pages Paperback 978-0-19-274410-4 £6.99
He doesn’t have an off switch!
Innovative and unique storytelling and design
Intergalactic Ed and the Space Pirates ELLA DENTON & JAMIE LITTLER • A madcap story complete with lessons about friendship, courage, and even astronomy! • Energetic artwork by rising star Jamie Littler, illustrator of Danny Wallace’s bestselling Hamish and the Worldstoppers.
A supercommercial new adventure with bags of series potential
January 2016 • 32 pages • Paperback 978-0-19-273940-7 £6.99
es . . . Space, rockets, pirat and a sprinkling of facts— this book is out of this world!
Order your Oxford Children’s Picture Books Today! QTY
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FORMAT
ISBN
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Tiny Cops and Robbers
PB
9780192744524 £6.99
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Steven Seagull: Action Hero
HB
9780192738691 £11.99
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Steven Seagull: Action Hero
PB
9780192738707 £6.99
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Betty Goes Bananas in Her Pyjamas
HB
9780192738189 £11.99
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Winnie’s Haunted House
PB
9780192744081 £6.99
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Winnie’s Haunted House
PB & CD
9780192744074
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We’re in the Wrong Book!
HB
9780192743176 £11.99
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Bob and Flo: Hide and Seek
PB
9780192737168 £6.99
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Unstoppable Max
PB
9780192744104 £6.99
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Intergalactic Ed and the Space Pirates
PB
9780192739407 £6.99
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