2018
Julia Donaldson Sharon King-Chai An alphabet book with a difference, written by one of this country’s best loved picture book creators. Intricately die-cut pages and fold-out flaps draw the reader into a gorgeous depiction of the natural world. The text acts as a guessing game as well as an ABC, encouraging children to think creatively about animals and how they differ from each other.
October 2018
David’s drawings and acccessible text bring life and colour to a period of history that will be roundly celebrated throughout 2018, marking the centenary of the first women getting the vote in the UK and 90 years since the achievement of universal suffrage in this country.
David Roberts David describes himself as an enthusiast rather than an expert, and it’s his enthusiasm that really shines through in this exquisitely illustrated, inspiring 128 page history of women’s fight for political equality, written with advice from June Purvis, Emeritus Professor of Women’s and Gender History at the University of Portsmouth. May 2018
Winner Independent Bookshop Week Award 2017
Emily Gravett Multi-award-winning Emily Gravett creates brilliant picture books with instantly winning characters and great stories. Cyril and Pat is about an unlikely friendship between a squirrel and a rat that thrives against all odds. Emily’s artwork is rich and colourful, and the funny rhyming text is a pleasure to read aloud.
April 2018 July 2018
Emily’s backlist is full of treasures, and now we have a book and CD version of the CILIP Kate Greenaway shortlisted Tidy, read by Lenny Henry. Never heard a badger with a Jamaican accent? Now’s your chance.
May 2018
Chris Harris Lane Smith
Julie Fogliano Lane Smith
Winning the UK’s most prestigious illustration award, the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, made 2017 a golden year for Lane Smith. And now he’s illustrated something completely different: a very funny and totally madcap poetry book from TV comedy writer, Chris Harris — coming in paperback in 2018.
New from Lane is a lyrical and thought-provoking book written by New York Times-bestselling poet, Julie Fogliano. Lane’s artwork here is masterful — cleverly layered, the book shifts from light to shade, cool spaces to dense blossom. Once again Lane has created a world that’s impossible not to get lost in.
Winner CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2017
Morag Hood Buscemi. Martin. Coogan. Jobs. There are hundreds upon thousands of Steves, but who is the One True Steve? Creator of Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea and I Am Bat, Morag Hood explores jealousy, identity and how best to deal with your irritating doppelgänger in her brilliantly funny new book, The Steves.
April 2018
Named a One to Watch by The Bookseller, Morag is fast making a name for herself as a rising star with a tone and look unlike anything else out there. Morag’s books mix graphic artwork in radical colours with a dry wit and real warmth.
Kathleen Krull Júlia Sardà Two Hoots presents a non-fiction book all about Carroll’s life, his wordplay and the creation of the most famous little girl in children’s literature.
Polly Dunbar
June 2018
We at Two Hoots have long been devoted fans of Polly Dunbar’s work, and so we’re delighted to be publishing her new book, Something Fishy. It’s the warm, funny story of a grumpy, jealous cat who wants a piece of fish from his owners, but they’re a little busy planning for a new arrival. Perfect for cat lovers and families with a new baby on the way.
Júlia Sardà is an up-and-coming illustrator of enormous talent, and we’re truly excited to welcome her to the list. Her interpretation of Carroll’s world is dreamlike and enchanting, and couldn’t be more faithful to the spirit of his work.
June 2018
May 2018
Maisie Paradise Shearring Anna and Otis is Maisie Shearring’s first self-authored picture book. She has an unparalleled knack for capturing the fears and feelings of childhood: her artwork is loose and almost childlike, yet packed with fine detail and irresistible characters. We love the friendship between a girl and a snake called Otis. It’s funny, and full of kindness.
Bethan Woollvin Instantly recognisable and truly unique, Bethan’s artwork is stunning. Her mischievous characters and defiant female leads breathe new life into traditional fairy tales, and Hansel and Gretel is deliciously full of mischief, magic and mayhem. This time the twins are naughty and the witch is good . . . or is she?
Winner
August 2018
AOI Award 2017
Fish Dream of Trees Queen Munch and Queen Nibble We’re pleased and proud to have two of the UK’s finest poets on our list, Laureate Carol Ann Duffy and bona fide national treasure, Roger McGough. Carol Ann Duffy’s story of friendship is matched with vivid art from the bestselling Lydia Monks. And the combination of master of surreal poetry Frantz Wittkamp, the genius of Axel Scheffler and the brilliance of Roger McGough makes Fish Dream of Trees a poetry collection to treasure.
Nadine Brun-Cosme Aurélie Guillerey Book of the week in The Sunday Times, The Times and The Observer — who called it a “frontrunner for chicest picture book of the year”. Daddy Long Legs is the Father’s Day book that can be enjoyed all year round, arriving in paperback in 2018. Aurélie Guillerey is one of the most exciting illustrators working today: there is a distinctly retro feel to her work which we love, yet it always feels fresh.
Zehra Hicks Books like Giraffe and Frog and Flying Lemurs are full of Zehra’s boundless energy and eye for fun and colour. From a theatrical lemur family to an arrogant, misguided giraffe, there’s so much to discover in her bright, joyful books.
Peter Brown Peter Brown’s picture books are already modern classics. Bold, funny, and seriously cleverly designed, his books will make you both laugh out loud and look at the world in a different way.
Margaret Wise Brown Clement Hurd As an imprint that prizes groundbreaking illustration and storytelling, Two Hoots is the natural home for Goodnight Moon. The vibrant mid-century artwork continues to entrance children everywhere, alongside that hypnotically soothing text. As one of the first colour-illustrated picture books it was revolutionary at the time of publication, and over 70 years later it remains completely unique.