Peters Guide to Children's Publishers 2012 by Peters Books & Furniture

Everything you need to inspire young learners - from A&C Black (A&C Black is an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc) From exciting fiction and non-fiction to award-winning educational and music books, A&C Black has something for everyone. 2012 brings even more great reads and inspirational resources from us. In fiction, we have Quicksilver, an exciting new series for ages 11+ which kicks off with three new titles publishing in 2012, Dan and the Dead, Warsuit 1.0, and Viridian – these stories are fast-paced with non-stop adventure and packed with bags of style! Our brilliant new series, Wired, developed in association with Catch Up, continues to grow, offering brilliant age-appropriate stories by top authors for struggling readers. NEW for readers aged 9+: Wired Connect (reading age 7) and Wired Up Connect (reading age 8). In non-fiction, we have more excellent new books with the RSPB, including four new spotters guides. Beautifully illustrated and packed with information about each creature, these books are perfect for introducing young children to the wildlife around them. Full of amazing photography showing animal adventures in cities and towns, RSPB Wild Town takes readers on the ultimate urban safari! Be it city gardens, town parks and pavements or balconies and window ledges, this book shows children how to make the most of exploring and where to spot nature in urban areas. 2012 is an extra-special Olympic year, and we’ve got just the books for the occasion! Fitter, Faster, Funnier Olympics! is a hilarious guide to the Olympics, packed with incredible facts and amazing activities. When Granny Won Olympic Gold is a poetry collection that children will love – from not-quite Olympic sports to unlikely records – this book has it all. In Education, the fantastic Andrew Brodie continues to produce outstanding and accessible books for children and teachers. New series for 2012 are Improving Punctuation, Improving Vocabulary and More Improving Comprehension. These are just a few of the exciting books publishing in 2012. Please visit: www.acblack.com/children to check out the rest of our list and sign up to our newsletters. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ACBChildrens

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From gripping YA to fantastic junior novels, Andersen’s ever-growing fiction list has something for everyone. Make Friends Break Friends, for girls age 7+, is a brilliant story of friendship and fall-outs by Julia Jarman, gorgeously illustrated by Kate Pankhurst. For 8-11 fiction look no further than The Sultan’s Tigers, a hilarious crime caper from Grk author Josh Lacey. From the author of The Snow Merchant comes Lilliput, a fantastic adventure following Lily, London’s smallest girl. New for 2013, and bound to get people talking, is Sorrowline - the first in an incredibly original debut series from Niel Bushnell. Following the success of Waterstones-shortlisted When You Reach Me, Newberry Medal-winner Rebecca Stead’s second book, Liar and Spy, is a captivating story exploring the boundaries between games, lies and reality. Fans of gritty YA will love The Butterfly Clues, a mix of realism, tension, intrigue and romance, starring an obsessive-compulsive teenage girl. Another fantastic addition to our teen list is The Dogs of Winter, a fact-based tale of a small boy, a cruel city, and the dogs who save him. Andersen’s delightful new picture book line-up won’t disappoint - animal fans will love Adrian Reynolds’ hilarious The Pets You Get and also the charming Bear Has a Story to Tell from Caldecott-winning duo Philip and Erin Stead. New to our list is Greenaway nominee Richard Byrne, an up-and-coming illustrator whose Penguins Can’t Fly is one of our top Spring titles. Fans of the Willis-Ross dream team will love the hilarious Hippospotamus, and from the creators of The Goggle-Eyed Goats, the wonderfully witty Don’t Spill the Milk! Two Shy Pandas is a charming new title from the illustrator of Badger’s Parting Gifts, and distinguished artist Fulvio Testa brings us a stunning illustrated edition of Pinocchio. Elmer fans can look forward to a brand-new story: Elmer, Rose and Super El, and everyone should look out for a new picture book from Irish Children’s Book Award-winner Chris Judge in 2013! Digital users can check out the hilarious Who’s in the Loo app and also find Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell’s charming Rabbit and Hedgehog stories on the app store! For more information or a catalogue please contact Andersen Press Ltd. Tel: 020 7840 8701 Fax: 020 7233 6263 Email: andersenpublicity@randomhouse.co.uk

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Fun First Steps New for 2012 is a pair of wonderful new board books from Clare Beaton: Bedtime Rhymes and Farmyard Rhymes; the popular ‘Who’s in the’ series expands with Who’s in the Farmyard?; and our favourite Bear as he sets out with his best friend on a brand new adventure in Bear Takes a Trip. Tell Me a Story Spring sees the publication of Grandpa’s Garden (March) for younger (and older!) gardening enthusiasts. My Mama Earth (April), is a heart-warming exploration of the bonds between mother and child and between people and planet, and our imaginative young heroine Ruby learns about camping out in Ruby’s Sleepover (May). The adventures of unconventional Cinnamon Stitch in The Kite Princess by Juliet Clare Bell and illustrated by Laura-Kate Chapman comes in September; and a new version of Little Red Riding Hood by Lari Don, with enchanting illustrations by Celia Chauffrey, in October. Independent Readers Our range of Independent Readers expands with a new series of animal stories by Scottish writer Lari Don and illustrator Melanie Williamson: The Tortoise’s Gift comes from Zambia; Never Trust a Tiger from Korea (August). Also in August comes The Adventures of Achilles, a brilliant re-telling of The Iliad by renowned storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden, illustrated by Carole Hénaff. The sequels to last year’s Inuk Quartet Volume 1: The Shipwreck are released in October, two gripping new adventures from 1000CE Greenland: The Raiders and The Snowstorm. And Miss Clara’s show-stopping bestseller The Snow Queen is joined by a sumptuous paperback edition of The Twelve Dancing Princesses, retold by Mary Hoffman. Robin Hood! Our star project for 2012 is a gorgeous edition of Robin Hood, coming as a hardback gift edition (August) and in chapter book format (October). This exceptional book combines the talents of author David Calcutt and Kate Greenaway Medal winner Grahame Baker-Smith to create an electrifying read, based on the original Robin Hood ballads. To find out more about our publications, or to request an event with a Barefoot Books author or illustrator, visit www.barefootbooks.com or email Beth Hancock: beth.hancock@barefootbooks.co.uk

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The Mother of Monsters A Story from South Africa Retold by Fran Parnell Illustrated by Sophie Fatus 48pp 9781846865596 £5.99

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The Tortoise’s Gift A Story from Zambia Retold by Lari Don Illustrated by Melanie Williamson

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The Twelve Dancing Princesses Retold by Mary Hoffman Illustrated by Miss Clara

The Snow Queen Retold by Sarah Lowes Illustrated by Miss Clara

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Winter Shadow Written by Richard Knight Illustrated by Richard Johnson

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Finn at Clee Point Written by Richard Knight Illustrated by Giovanni Manna

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The best of classic and contemporary writing to captivate proficient readers of all ages. Ages 10+ The Adventures of Odysseus Retold by Hugh Lupton & Daniel Morden Illustrated by Christina Balit 128pp 9781846864469 £7.99

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The Adventures of Achilles Retold by Hugh Lupton & Daniel Morden Illustrated by Carole Hénaff 128pp 9781846868016 £7.99

The Shipwreck The Inuk Quartet, Volume I Written by Jørn Riel Illustrated by Helen Cann 112pp 9781846863349 £7.99

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Robin Hood Retold by David Calcutt Illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith 176pp 9781846867989 £7.99

Barefoot Books is an award-winning, independent children’s publisher. For a copy of our complete catalogue, please call 01865 311100 or visit us online at www.barefootbooks.com.

New series from Barrington Stoke for 5-8s launches with two titles

from Julia DonalDson!

Barrington Stoke is all about getting reluctant and struggling kids into books and 2012 sees our fantastic fiction go from strength to strength. We have a raft of great new titles for girls, a staggering array of first class authors – from Julia Donaldson to Chris Wooding, Jeremy Strong to Chris Bradford, Karen McCombie to Gillian Cross – and a new editions programme that ensures our jackets hold their own on mainstream shelves. With a range of finishes including foil stamping, embossing, fore-edge printing and glow-in-the-dark ink, a relaunched

range of favourite titles from the likes of Michael Morpurgo, Kate Cann, Kevin Brooks, Alan Gibbons and Kaye Umansky are looking better than ever before.

the eagle-eyed will also spot a tiny reading age/interest age legend by the barcode – designed to be so unobtrusive that children need never know it’s there.

In July 2012, we are particularly proud to be publishing Jane Eagland for the first time. Wild Song is a powerful and atmospheric tale, set in Victorian Scotland, inspired by The Tempest. This is followed in September with the launch of the Little Gems, a new series aimed at 5–8s, with two gorgeous stories from Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson. The series continues into 2013 with stories from Geraldine McCaughrean, Kevin Crossley-Holland and Ross Collins already lined up.

Barrington Stoke will be 15 in 2013 and in honour of our big Birthday we have taken the decision to refresh our branding during 2012. That means a well-earned retirement for our original mascot, travelling storyteller Barrington Stoke. In his place we’d like to introduce Snugs the Squirrel, drawn by the fantastically talented Ross Collins.

We are dedicated to producing quality books in all ways: we have introduced stitch-binding for durability and replaced our trademark cream stock with a more consistent two-colour print process. Other new features include a removable ‘dyslexiafriendly’ sticker on jackets as standard and

Please check out our new website www.barringtonstoke.co.uk for all sorts of extra information, downloadable author posters, booklists, activity sheets and reading leaflets or email – jane.walker@ barringtonstoke.co.uk.

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Discover the delights of this year’s Bloomsbury Children’s Books list. From books for babies to treats for teens, it’s a rich and varied bibliomaniac’s feast, with stacks of fresh talent and brilliant new books from some of our favourite old friends. Our sparkling picture book list is sure to brighten up your day. Meet a delightful duo who are full of great ideas for fun things to do in Eva Katzler’s Florentine and Pig (Jun), spot well-loved nursery characters in Debi Gliori’s enchanting What’s the Time, Mr Wolf? (Sep), delight in Salina Yoon’s heart-warming Penguin and Pinecone (Oct), and the charming Wombles will star in their first (and very snowy) picture book, The Snow Womble (Oct). Young fans of fiction can look forward to Deadlock (Feb), the eighth villainous book in Mark Walden’s bestselling and high-octane H.I.V.E. series, as well as the fantastically funny and wildly eccentric story of Fizzlebert Stump (Jun) by A.F. Harrold, and the magical Fire Spell (Sep), from Newbery Medal winning-author Laura Amy Schlitz, is a classic in the making. Angie Sage’s spellbinding Septimus Heap series (Jul) has a fabulously filmic new look, while Star Fighters (Aug, Oct) will blow you away with out-of-this-world action and adventure. Gorgeous gifts this year include a beautiful de luxe boxed set of the three books from Hogwarts Library (Oct) and Chris Riddell’s spine-tingling illustrations make Neil Gaiman’s Coraline 10th Anniversary Edition (Aug) a must-have. Enjoy exploring our terrific teen list. Key highlights not to be missed include Sarah J. Maas’s hugely commercial and utterly gripping fantastical romp Throne of Glass (Aug), while Marianne Curley’s Hidden (Mar) is sure to captivate the hearts of teen readers when eternal love is put to the ultimate test, and a dream holiday takes a deadly turn in Nick Lake’s Hostage 3 (Feb). Dark forces are unleashed by the intense passion of one young dancer in Yelena Black’s Diabolical (Jan) while witch crime takes to the streets of East London in Laura Powell’s Burn Mark (Jun). For all budding young writers, 247tales.com, Bloomsbury’s very short story competition, is now live. Visit www.bloomsbury.com/childrens for further details.

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BOXER BOOKS AUTUMN 2012

Ballet Kitty Christmas Show Written by Bernette Ford Illustrated by Sam Williams October 2012 Ballet Kitty and her best friend Pussycat both want to be The Sugar Plum Fairy. How will they resolve this problem? Hardback 3-6 years 273mm x 250mm 32 pages 978-1-907152-11-5 £11.99

Goldilocks and the Three Bears By Sebastien Braun September 2012 Sebastien Braun brings this much-loved traditional tale to life in a simple retelling for the very young. Hardback 2-5 years 285mm x 228mm 32 pages 978-1-907152-44-3 £11.99

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I’m not Sleepy! By Jonathan Allen September 2012 Baby Owl is NOT sleepy. So why do all the other animals in the forest think it’s past his bedtime? Board Book 0-3 years 180mm x 140mm 26 pages 978-1-907152-60-3 £6.99

Good Luck Baby Owls Written by Giles Milton Illustrated by Alexandra Milton October 2012 A stunning new bedtime story from the creators of Call Me Gorgeous! Hardback 2-5 years 273mm x 250mm 32 pages 978-1-907967-29-0 £11.99

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Spooky Spooky Spooky! By Cathy MacLennan September 2012 Perfect for reading aloud at Halloween. Board Book 0-3 years 122mm x 167mm 26 pages 978-1-907967-41-2 £6.99

978-1-907152-78-8 978-1-907152-79-5 Meeow board books By Sebastien Braun September 2012 Meeow and friends transform ordinary things around the home with extraordinary results that young children will love to copy. Board Books 0-3 years 170mm x 170mm 26 pages £6.99

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Gnarbunga By Matthew Bromley September 2012 Gnarbunga needs something to do – what better than skateboarding? Fresh and lively picture book. Paperback 3-6 years 285mm x 215mm 32 pages 978-1-907967-43-6 £6.99

Dr Roach’s Monstrous Stories October 2012 Night of the Zombie Goldfish 978-1-907967-33-7 Attack of the Giant Hamster 978-1-907967-34-4 Frogosaurus vs.The Bog Monster 978-1-907967-35-1 The Day the Mice Stood Still 978-1-907967-36-8 Paperback 6-8 years 196mm x 129mm 64 pages £4.99

Buster Books enters into its 11th year in 2012 and has become a recognisable name in children’s publishing, from the recent Sunday Times number one bestseller Where’s the Meerkat?, which took the country by storm over Christmas 2011, to the new Buster fiction list which launched this February with John Barrowman’s successful debut children’s book Hollow Earth; a fantasy novel that follows a pair of gifted twins as they learn how to harness their powers of imagination in time to save the world. 2012 promises to be another bumper year for Buster with the addition of the Monstrous Maud series to the fiction list. Perfect for young readers, the irrepressible Maud is bound to become every girl’s new favourite heroine. The Buster non-fiction list also continues to go from strength to strength with two graphic non-fiction titles – Boys Only and Girls Only – based around the bestselling The Boys’ Book and The Girls’ Book. Reluctant readers will enjoy the fresh comic book style illustrations whilst learning how to survive a vampire attack and canoe whitewater rapids, or how to teach your cat to sit and how to handle sudden stardom. New for the autumn are some brand new children’s fact books, from the brilliantly gory Dreadfully Deadly History to The Worlds Fastest, Spookiest, Smelliest, Strongest Book. Ideal for inquisitive minds, both books sit perfectly alongside our popular educational non-fiction books for children. We’re also adding to our bestselling Miscellanies series with The Girls’ Miscellany and The Boys’ Miscellany, which will entertain a new generation of girls and boys. And to top it all off, those marvellously adventurous meerkats are off on holiday in June in the paperback Where’s the Meerkat? On Holiday, and will be travelling back in time in September! Find them as they walk like Egyptians, swashbuckle with Blackbeard and feast with Henry VIII in Where’s the Meerkat? Journey Through Time.

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Chicken House has a terrific s-coop of new books for 2012. Spring begins with the return of the world’s smallest giant in Muncle Trogg and the Flying Donkey by prize-winning Janet Foxley. It’s followed by Patrick Carman’s Floors, in which the wonderful Whippet Hotel joins chocolate factories and boarding schools as a place of mystery and mayhem. Our acclaimed Sophia Bennett is on top form with The Look, a bittersweet story about two sisters dealing with modelling fame – and serious illness. Then, a run of thrillers: Daniel Blythe’s Shadow Runners, a gripping paranormal drama; Freaks by Kieran Larwood, winner of The Times Children’s Fiction Competition and an exciting mystery about a big-hearted gang of Victorian misfits who turn detective; and especially for girls, a romantic, time-travelling adventure – Girl About Time by Kerstin Gier. From Hollywood scriptwriter, William Osborne, comes Hitler’s Angel, a wartime blend of fact and fiction in which two young refugees are sent back to Germany by the British in a plot to bring down Hitler. And for older readers, our answer to the Hunger Games: the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner trilogy by James Dashner – now completed by The Death Cure. Summer starts with a light-hearted new series from Cornelia Funke about a group of young girls, beginning with The Summer Gang, followed by The New Girl. Thomas Taylor’s debut, Haunters, is a supernatural thriller based on the idea that ghosts are time-travellers from the future. And there’s magical realism from librarians Mike and Rachel Grinti in Claws, in which a little cat-magic helps a girl find her missing sister. Andrew Peters returns to the world of Ravenwood with his follow-up The Glass Forest. And for teens, Torn by David Massey, a drama set in Afghanistan, told through the eyes of a teenage girl and British army medic. Squeezing in at the end is Kirsty Mckay, back from the Undead with Unfed – with hungrier, funnier and scarier zombies. And the best is last. This winter, discover Cathryn Constable’s The Wolf Princess. Set in the snows of Russia, this is the most exciting, atmospheric, romantic and stylish mystery-adventure you will ever read. Happy reading, reviewing and recommending – go to www.doublecluck.com or follow us on twitter@ chickenhsebooks.

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This year, Child’s Play is celebrating its 40th anniversary! Our very first title, the iconic ‘There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly’, will be 40 years old itself next year, yet remains perennially popular with both old and new audiences. At the same time, this year sees the publication of some of our most exciting new work to date. Rabbityness is a unique and original debut by Jo Empson. The design of this beautiful picture book is stunning, with unique, eye-catching artwork featuring bold splashes of bright colour, set against jet-black silhouettes. The story celebrates individuality, encourages the creativity in everyone, and sensitively and positively introduces children to dealing with loss of any kind. The Red Boat, the latest offering from the popular Hannah Cumming, is a must-read for anyone dealing with insecurities arising from new beginnings of any kind. When Posy moves house and starts a new school she feels incredibly lonely, until she and her dog George happen upon a mysterious Red Boat that initiates some incredible adventures… Our Helping Hands series continues its success, with four new titles being launched this year - Recycling, Shopping, Party and Moving Day. Children will never grow tired of modelling and participating in ‘grown-up’ activities, and with the simple conversational cues and colourful illustrations taking readers through the process, these books are sure to be popular with all aspiring grown-ups! Mockingbird Song is a great new addition to our innovative, sturdy card format, First Picture Book range. This is a beautifully illustrated, fresh, modern re-telling of the traditional lullaby by Carol Thompson. Whether it conjures up memories of your own childhood, being a parent or carer, or whether you are coming across this rhyme for the first time, this book is a heartwarming bedtime read! From the sunlit surface to the darkness of the depths, our new non-fiction book Ocean Deep explores the fascinating life that exists in our oceans. With unique 3D concertina format, this tunnel-effect book allows you to peer into the depths and explore each zone of the ocean. Our exciting new range of Secret Scrapbook Diaries offers the reader the chance to share the innermost thoughts of popular fairy tale characters, written in their own words. This is a fresh and original treatment of four well-known fairy tales, complete with pop-ups, flaps and inserts. These books make for a stimulating and interactive read! Andrew Fusek Peters’ new book, The Talkative Tortoise, is the seventh title to join our Traditional Tales with a Twist range, which showcases a fantastic variety of traditional stories from different traditions. Perfect for introducing children to the world around them, they also contain important moral messages that are universally relevant. Our five new Small Senses board books are perfect for teaching toddlers about their senses and encouraging them to be inquisitive and explore the world around them. Each title features a different sense, with bright, colourful illustrations of familiar scenes and a poetic text to encourage lively chatter. With our new dial format book Ten Little Apples you can enjoy singing the much-loved traditional rhyme, while turning the dial to make each apple fall from the tree. Perfect for introducing and reinforcing early subtraction and addition skills. Fans of our popular flip-up fairy tales series will be pleased to hear we are adding four new titles to the list – The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Town Mouse and Country Mouse, and The Stonecutter. Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The ‘flipup’ flaps encourage prediction and discussion, and well-known stories will give young readers confidence. Child’s Play is an independent publisher, specialising in whole child development, focused play, life skills and values. Our programme consists of books, games, toys, and associated materials, aimed at 0-8 year olds, each specially created to cater for a range of different learning styles and to provide a variety of approaches to developing children’s understanding. To keep in touch with all our new developments, and to view full details of our entire range, please visit our website www.childs-play.com.

2012 is the year Egmont Press introduces three new imprints: Jelly Pie, our new humour imprint, launches with I Am Not a Loser by Jim Smith in June. Joining Mr Gum and Anne Fine will be a host of rib-tickling and riotous books for 5-8 year olds, including the Agatha Parrot, Magnificent Moon-Hare and Alien in My Bellybutton series. Humour is one of the best ways to turn children into readers, which is what Egmont is all about. Earlier this year we launched Electric Monkey, a new YA imprint. We’ve had some brilliant reviews for titles including Code Name Verity, Oliver Twisted and Dear Dylan and additions to the list will include Michael Grant’s best-selling Gone series and Why We Broke Up, the highly-anticipated YA novel by Daniel Handler (aka Mr Lemony Snicket). This autumn sees the launch of Egmont Heritage. This list includes some of the most highly-acclaimed and bestselling children’s books of all time. The high quality range will include classics such as The Wind in the Willows, The Little Prince and The Velveteen Rabbit. In October we are publishing ‘Who Can That Be At This Hour?’, the first in a new series by Lemony Snicket, who himself has remarked: “these books are questionable and contain questions. I, for one, question why anyone would be interested in reading them.” We will also extend our award-winning 10 Minute Tales range in July. Four new character stories for Fireman Sam, Everything’s Rosie, Timmy Time and Winnie-the-Pooh join a strong backlist of 21 titles specifically designed for children aged 3+ and adults to read aloud, read alone and read along. The latest five in our new series of Thomas Story Time titles will be out in August. Based on episodes from the new TV series, these books are aimed at 1–3 year olds who are most familiar with the TV show. Later this year, we will launch four bright and colourful story books for a new pre-school show: Baby Jake. A magical mix of live action and animation based on the adventures of a heroic real baby. Baby Jake Tropical Adventure, Space Adventure, Snowy Adventure and Farm Adventure will be out in September along with three novelty board books.

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Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and Janetta Otter-Barry Books Best known as an award-winning publisher of books that celebrate and reflect the world we live in. It is estimated that there are 160,000 children in the UK with a parent in prison each year. From their extensive experience of working with prisoners and their families, Liz Weir and Karin Littlewood have created When Dad Was Away, a much-needed picture book that tells the story of one family with a dad in prison. Another highlight from a wide range of books that help us to empathize with others is Azzi in Between by Sarah Garland, a haunting story of a family’s flight from danger to a new life in a new country. New paperbacks include: Hudson Hates School, in which Ella Hudson draws on her own experience to portray dyslexia with understanding; and a book with a very positive message about being disabled - Catherine’s Story by Genevieve Moore and Karin Littlewood. Look out for wonderful picture books, especially Jackie Morris’s I Am Cat and Who Ate Auntie Iris? by Sean Taylor and Hannah Shaw, the team that brought us Crocodiles are the Best Animals of All , which was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny prize. Windows into other cultures and their heritage include: Shahanameh - The Persian Book of Kings retold by Elizabeth Laird and illustrated by Shirn Adl; Spellbound - Tales of Enchantment from Ancient Ireland by Siobhan Parkinson, the Irish Children’s Laureate; and Greek Myths - Stories of Sun, Stone and Sea by Sally Pomme Clayton, illustrated by Jane Ray. New poetry titles include: Lucky by Roger McGough, Thawing Frozen Frogs by Brian Patten, Give us a Goal by Paul Cookson, who is the National Football Museum’s poet in residence and Can it be About Me? Cheryl Moskowitz’s debut collection. Innovative information books include The Great Big Book of Feelings, the follow-up to The Great Big Book of Families by Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith, and Walter Tull’s Scrapbook by Michaela Morgan. There are new additions to the stunning natural history series, Eye on the Wild by Suzi Esterhas. About our books visit: www. franceslincoln.com

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2012 promises to be another brilliant year for Franklin Watts, with more fantastic books for every child’s learning journey. This year brings more titles in the reader development series produced in association with Espresso Education, the leading digital curriculum service in the UK, used in 10,000 primary schools. Espresso Phonics are lively stories that support the teaching of reading through synthetic phonics, and Espresso Story Time are fun adventures for readers growing in confidence. Espresso Ideas Box titles offer a wealth of information using a cross-curricular approach to popular topics. Race Ahead Readers is a brand new reader development series following on from our successful Hopscotch series. The series is a perfect introduction to reading chapters and really lets the child take the driving seat with their reading. Our Edge series continues to grow with a brand new series from the 2Steves, Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore, I Hero Quests. A hot spin-off from the popular I Hero series, where the reader is pitted against the evil Starlord Tyranno as he battles to takeover planet Earth. The new Teen Stars series are biographies on established teen stars in film, TV or music and are perfect for reluctant readers with facts, biographical snippets and glossy photos. As the country gears up for Olympicmania, we have a fantastic range of books on sports and getting outdoors. The Olympics series examines the Olympics through four key areas of interest: history; scandals; records and events. Olympic Sports gives young readers an entry point to the main sports that feature in the world’s biggest international competition. Adventure Outdoors is a brand new series exploring the wilder side of outdoor sports and activities showing you how to get started. 2012 also brings a number of series to refresh popular curricular topics. Look out for Ways into Technology, Ways into Geography, Ways into History, and Mapping Britain’s Landscapes. New series, How to Draw Your Own Graphics and Have Fun with Arts and Crafts, will revive creative talents, and Young Entrepreneurs Club will engage the business skills of The Apprentice-fans. Don’t forget to look out for our range of free downloadable resources at www.franklinwatts.co.uk

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Hodder Children’s Books publish a diverse list ranging from picture books by Mick Inkpen and David Melling to fiction by Robert Muchamore, David Almond and Cressida Cowell. All our books embrace the adventure, magic, fun, danger, play and learning that make books such a special medium. We are particularly proud to be the publishers of the first Welsh Young People’s Laureate, Catherine Fisher, whose stunning new fantasy novel The Obsidian Mirror is published in October – look out for news on Incarceron, soon to be a major Hollywood film. We’re also hugely excited to be publishing Ireland’s first Laureate for Children’s Literature, Siobhan Parkinson, whose Bruised is shortlisted for the CBI Book of the Year. Talking of award winners, we are delighted that the YLG have recognised David Almond in shortlisting My Name is Mina for the Carnegie Medal – we’ve got our fingers crossed, as he so narrowly missed out on the Guardian Children’s Book Prize. David Melling’s adorable character Hugless Douglas, who’s helping to display all our wonderful books in our advert, is a global success with 13 co-edition partners and even a song in Australia! Look out for Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleep and don’t forget we have a brand new costume available for events. Dust-off your dancing shoes and celebrate all things glittery! We’re thrilled to be publishing a range of Strictly Come Dancing books for young readers – look out for the new Strictly season on the BBC this Autumn. Debut author HL Dennis’s series Secret Breakers has been described as ‘the DaVinci Code for children’ and as we are poised to publish the first book, we are looking forward to code-breaking events across the UK. The all new CHERUB, starring new agent Ryan Sharma, is the perfect antidote to the XBox! If you’re looking for a way to get youngsters hooked on reading, then any of Robert Muchamore’s books will do the trick. Finally, don’t forget you can celebrate Dragonese Day with us on October 4th in celebration of Cressida Cowell’s tenth How To Train Your Dragon book, How to Seize a Dragon’s Sword. If you would like a pack please email: ellen.john@hachettechildrens.co.uk www.hodderchildrensbooks.co.uk

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With beautifully illustrated picture books, fantastic story collections and information and reference titles that children can really get excited about, Lion Children’s Books and Candle Books are delighted to share some of the latest titles for 2012. As a Greenaway nominee and Dolly Gray 2012 award winner, it is especially exciting to see Rebecca Elliott’s latest stunning picture book, The Last Tiger, join our ‘picture books with a purpose’. In a world with no trees, plants or animals, a little boy finds the Last Tiger. With simple but poignant text and illustration style to match the acclaimed Zoo Girl, The Last Tiger is a great resource for introducing the environment to young children. Nick Butterworth and Mick Inkpen’s The Fox’s Tale (August) is another fantastic new picture book, retelling the story of the Nativity from a fox’s point of view. Storyteller Extraordinaire Bob Hartman is back this summer with his lively Unauthorized (June) collection. Two volumes of Bible stories told from a fresh and unique perspective and crammed with humour, perfect for boys, reluctant readers and those who like their stories with vibrant characters and good-hearted mischief. The elegant Lion Classic Prayer Collection (August) joins The Lion Classic Bible – shortlisted for the Christian Book Awards, and Margaret McAllister and Amanda Hall’s beautiful Lion Classic Aesop’s Fables, shortlisted for the Junior Design Awards 2012. For young readers, My First Bible Stories (available) retells 11 Bible stories very simply for young children, with bright, bold pictures, and the Candle Toddler Bible for Kids (September) pairs vibrant art with a simple overview of the Bible. The Candle Classic Bible (June) features 365 Bible stories, divided into easy-toread sections with the day, heading and scripture reference. To help you choose between our range of Bibles, Lion Children’s Books are aimed at a general audience, while Candle Books support those from a Christian background. Bible Detective (July) is another fantastic title to keep children occupied this summer. 17 Bible scenes are recreated using action-packed illustrations, with puzzles and things to find on every page. The Candle Atlas of the Bible (available) brings together engaging information and detailed colour maps for older readers.

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At MIRA Ink we’re excited to be publishing some of the freshest, most sparkling YA around. From tough-edged romance, wistful coming of age to witches, vampires, goddesses and banshees, MIRA Ink has something for everyone. New York Times bestseller Julie Kagawa’s The Immortal Rules is one of the most exciting YA books of the year, taking the dystopian thrills of The Hunger Games and adding a vampiric twist. Soon, feisty heroine Alison will have you asking ‘Katniss, who?’ Look out for the second instalment in 2013. Saving June is the un-missable debut by Hannah Harrington, following Harper on a road trip to California with her sister’s ashes. Saving June will make you weep - and laugh - as Harper finds love, life and rock ‘n’ roll en route. What if the last person you fall in love with is the only one who can save you? This is what Katie McGarry asks in Pushing the Limits, a powerful, deeply affecting contemporary YA romance. It’s a one-of-a-kind book that’s had us crying on the tube and passing dog-eared print-outs between friends! Spellbound is the first book in a magical series from Cara Lynn Shultz. Powerful witches meet Gossip Girl in this story of love so intense it can destroy an ancient curse. Meanwhile, Alice in Wonderland gets a zombie twist in Alice in Zombieland; book one in New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter’s The White Rabbit Chronicles. Looking ahead to 2013; the war between vampires and witches rages in Covet, the second in Mellissa Darnell’s Clann series. As battle surrounds them and a prophecy forbids them to be together, Tristan and Savannah will do anything to protect their forbidden union in this story of blood lust and enduring love. Set in New York in 1897, The Girl in The Clockwork Collar; the second in The Steampunk Chronicles trilogy, features teenage misfit Finley Jayne, who must learn to control her dark powers. Louise Rozett is an exciting talent, and you’ll fall in love with her protagonist, Rose Zarelli, a self-proclaimed word geek and angry girl, who has some CONFESSIONS to make in Confessions of an Angry Girl. For more information, please visit www.miraink.co.uk Stay up to date at www.facebook.com/MIRAINK or on Twitter @MIRAINK

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Picture Book & Gift At Orchard we love surprises, and what better way to launch into Spring than with a Birthday Surprise by Mandy Sutcliffe, featuring the nostalgic charm of Belle and her rabbit friend Boo. Already a worldwide brand, Belle & Boo are exciting newcomers to Orchard for 2012. Look out for Belle & Boo’s Goodnight Kiss later this year. For love and kisses of a more monstrous kind, who can resist I Love Beasts and I Love You, Little Monster – two touching and hilarious tales by Emma Dodd and Giles Andreae respectively, and both perfect for sharing. We offer pure boy-appeal with Big Yellow Digger by award-winning team Julia Jarman and Paul Reynolds, Zoom, Rocket, Zoom! by best-selling team Margaret Mayo and Alex Ayliffe, and Whiffy Wilson, a charming cautionary tale by Caryl Hart and Leonie Lord. Autumn brings a treasure trove of Christmas books - Angela Barrett’s depiction of The Night Before Christmas, Jane Ray’s 12 Days of Christmas, James Mayhew’s Ella Bella Ballerina and the Nutcracker and The Beauty and the Beast by Ursula Jones, illustrated by Sarah Gibb, will all add festive sparkle to stockings this Christmas. Fiction Look out for The Secret Kingdom this July with six stories about magic, friendship and fun. Addictive plots, candy coloured covers and pink-edged-pages, mean these should be a hit with little girls. There’s more from multi-million selling Rainbow Magic too, with seven new Pop Star Fairies, plus The Book of Fairies - the perfect gift! For Beast Quest fans we have The Complete Book of Beasts, plus six new Beast Quest adventures and a new series fiction strand - Battle of the Beasts! Older readers shouldn’t miss May Produce Gas, the next title in Jonathan Meres’ hilarious Norm series, and for a glimpse into future worlds, look out for: Metawars – an action-packed adventure in a virtual world, Forsaken – a battle to stay alive on a hostile island, and Slated – a search for truth when even your own memories can’t be trusted. Someone definitely not to trust is Kat – thief extraordinaire and heroine of Uncommon Criminals, sequel to Heist Society by Ally Carter of Gallagher Girls fame - never has thievery been so glamorous. And for something totally different we have the gruesome love story which is Anna Dressed in Blood – just your average boy-meets-girl, girl-kills-people kind of story. . . Enjoy!

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selection of books for 2012

At Penguin Children’s, we make stories. Whether it’s incredible fiction by the UK’s best-loved authors, household-name brands and classics or building a life-long love of reading through Ladybird’s extensive range – there’s something for everyone. 2012 breaks new ground for Puffin fiction. Incredible new bestsellers such as Jacqueline Wilson’s Four Children and It and Michelle Paver’s Gods and Warriors move onto the list alongside established favourites. Myth-master extraordinaire, Rick Riordan, presents another bestselling Percy Jackson adventure in The Heroes of Olympus series and Charlie Higson’s next instalment in the Enemy series, The Sacrifice, will have teens on the edge of their seat. The Diary of a Wimpy Kid phenomenon continues, with more laughs (and sales!) than ever before. With millions of children awaiting the 3rd movie and 7th book this November, everyone’s favourite wimp is set to become bigger than ever! With over 63 million users, Moshi Monsters are taking over! The Ultimate Moshlings Collector’s Guide is one of the summer’s most hotly anticipated titles, along with the new Lego Ninjago title and the Skylanders Official Guide. Also - don’t forget to join in with Peppa’s Big Day Out or keep your eyes peeled for Doctor Who in Where’s the Doctor? We’re also celebrating some milestones this year. The Puffin Classics list celebrates its 30th birthday, continuing the release of stunning new covers across the range. Roald Dahl’s The BFG also turns 30, still whizzpopping childrens’ imaginations with a brand new anniversary cover by the legendary Quentin Blake. It’s also a big year for a certain little rabbit celebrating his 110th anniversary with a new adventure - Emma Thompson’s The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit – is the first ever new tale commissioned in addition to Beatrix Potter’s original Peter Rabbit™ books. From naughty rabbit to playful puppy, Eric Hill’s Spot is busy spotting all sorts of things in What Can You See Spot? Ladybird’s got it covered for every stage of a little one’s life, from the delightful Baby Touch Moo Moo for babies and This Little Builder for busy toddlers. We’ve also got a brand new series for little pirate fans, Skullabones Island, and the magical ‘Read it yourself’ chapter book series Genie Street - full of funny adventures for independent readers. Penguin Children’s: We Make Stories.

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Pre-school and Early Years - Our pre-school category this year provides the perfect introduction to the changing seasons with our Animal Seasons series. Pre-schoolers can discover the seasonal transition in nature whilst enjoying wonderful stories and beautiful illustrations. In Puzzle Adventures, mazes, ‘a friend to spot’, and ‘look and find’ features combine to create adventure stories and puzzles children will enjoy solving. Picture Books and Fiction - Our rapidly-expanding QED Storytime series presents four new titles; My Friend the Weather Monster, Listen Up, Pup!, Little Chick and the Secret of Sleep and Hens Don’t Crow will soon become story time favourites with their captivating characters and alluring illustrations. Our Classic Collection series also has four new titles to offer. Contemporary language is teamed with charming artwork on every facing page to make these classic tales accessible to young readers. Key Stage 1 - Animal Diaries is a new series from QED with an imaginative perspective on natural history. Discover the natural world through the eyes of young animals themselves. This unique take on animal life not only encourages young readers to write their own diary, it also gives scientific and accurate knowledge of the specific species of the diarist. Readers will learn about the narrator as well as the animals they encounter along the way with fact sheets on each one. Marvellous Manners poetically encourages good behaviour, as the main characters learn the hard way the consequence of their bad behaviour. Readers will love discovering why pirates should say please and why princesses do share. Key Stage 2 - Budding astronomers will love QED’s new series The Universe Rocks, which guides readers through our solar system and beyond. Stars, spacecrafts, galaxies and planets are all explained in detail with delightful photos and illustrations to accompany each explanation. Animal Attack introduces readers to the deadliest creatures on Earth. Learn fascinating facts about the scariest animals. Gatefolds featuring actual size images enhance young readers’ ability to put the size of a tooth or a claw into perspective. This year QED are introducing a series called Tales from Shakespeare in which classic Shakespearian plays are retold in modern English, making them accessible to all readers.

Beautiful books children will learn from and love Marvellous Manners

Jump aboard the pirate ship! A little boy with a big imagination learns to be polite in this humorous rhyming story.

QED’s Marvellous Manners

£8.99 www.qed-publishing.co.uk

ISBN 978-1-84835-857-7

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Timothy Knapman

shows children that good behaviour can be fun... and makes life a little easier for everyone.

Timothy Knapman

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For more information or to receive a copy of our 2012 catalogue, please contact:

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ENGAGE LITERACY 100 high-frequency words WONDER WORDS PACK INCLUDES 24, 16-PAGE STORY BOOKS AND A TEACHER’S RESOURCE BOOK

TITLE Bob is in the Garden Carlos and the Puppies Cooking in Class Daisy Wants to Go Riding Farmer Jill Gran and Me Grumpy Old Bear Here I Go I am in the Park I can See It Too I Go Up and down Jo and Jess Go to the Dentist Lazy Old Pirates

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Book Banded titles from Raintree We have levelled a selection of our titles into book bands. This means that when you know a child’s book band, you will be able to select books with confidence, knowing that they are the right level for each child.

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This summer we’ve got the best in funny fiction for boys (and tomboys!) with our range of side-Splittingly funny books for 9 to 11 year-olds. Tom Gates: Everything’s Amazing (sort of) The third book in the fantastic series from Liz Pichon featuring the hilarious (mis)adventures of every boy’s hero, Tom Gates.‘Back to school, but it’s not all bad. We’re entering Rooster in a dog show, the School Disco and my birthday are coming up so this term’s going to be amazing!’ Tom Gates: Genius Ideas (mostly) If Everything’s Amazing is not enough though, book four is on its way for August and promises more Delia, Derek, Dog Zombies and of course Tom.‘Derek and I keep practicing in DOGZOMBIES - you never know, we might even get to play another gig!’ Goblins A wild world of magical creatures and heroic adventure from Philip Reeve. The squabbling goblins who live in the great towers of Clovenstone spend their time fighting and looting. Only clever young Skarper understands that dark magic created by a vanquished sorcerer is rising again… Atomic Jonny and Tommy Atomic are not like ordinary boys. Their dad is the most famous superhero in the world making them pretty super too! A fantastic comic book series from Dav Pilkey. Super Diaper Baby 2 George and Harold (the co-stars of Dav Pilkey’s enormously popular CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS series) are in big trouble again! Their mean principal, Mr Krupp, has had it with their comic books. But the boys aren’t giving up, and they decide to create an all-new epic novel about a subject they’ve never tackled before! Ghost Buddy Billy Broccoli is a boy with questions: about his new school, his new step-family and his whole new life! Hoover Porterhouse (aka the Hoove) is a ghost with all the answers. All this from the King of Cool at school himself – Henry Winkler! The Curse of the Bogle’s Beard Barnaby’s dad has mysteriously disappeared and now Barnaby is forced to live with Granny Hogsflesh, proud ruler of a vast pickling empire. URGH! What’s more, she’s clearly hiding some dark secrets… Revolting reading from Siobhan Rowden.

Dark myths, medieval secrets, adventure and intrigue . . .

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These colourful, fun and richly illustrated storybooks have long-lasting smells added to the pages to create an exciting reading experience. Essential resource for schools and libraries!

Written with the Grief Encounter Project, Chocolate Chipped tells the story of a young boy named Charlie, grieving over his dad’s death. Using real smells embedded in the pages to help evoke memories, this book explores the sensitive subject of grief in an engaging way.

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This richly illustrated book tells the explosively funny, mostly true story of Joseph Pujol, who entertained the crowds at the Moulin Rouge by making music with his very own, ‘original’ instrument. Has a great smelly ending! • RRP paperback £7.99 • Published September 2012

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Fiction Younger readers have a host of series fiction to devour. The Pony Detectives have more mysteries to solve in The Runaway Pony and One Last Chance (August). Those looking for a giggle (or help with their homework) need look no further than Dave Lowe’s My Hamster is a Genius (August). Rhianna Pendragon, daughter of King Arthur, continues her quest in Lance of Truth (October) and Crown of Dreams (February) by Katherine Roberts. New from Karen Saunders, Me, Suzy P (January) will have girls of 11 and up laughing out loud. CJ Busby’s magical Arthurian adventures conclude with Swordspell (February). And Harry Hammer, the hammerhead shark, launches his own illustrated series in May, with an array of daring underwater adventures. For older readers, Whisper (July) is a stunning novel by Chrissie Keighery, chronicling 15 year-old Demi’s journey as she tries to come to terms with becoming profoundly deaf. Kai Meyer’s trilogy set against a Sicilian backdrop of Mafia rivalries will have you on the edge of your seats in Arcadia Awakens (paperback, September) and Arcadia Burns (hardback, February). Tera Lynn Childs’ new series kicks off with Sweet Venom (September) and Sweet Shadows (March) as triplet descendants of Medusa take on beasts from the ancient past, including griffins and minotaurs, in modern-day San Francisco. And the adventures of Kat Stephenson continue apace in Reckless Magic (October) by Stephanie Burgis. Drummer Girl (April) follows a girl band on the rollercoaster of fame as they discover it’s not all glamour… Gift Books Sam Lloyd’s Crunchy Croc will be snap, snapping away at younger readers from August. Wherever My Wellies Take Me (September) is a collaboration between Michael and Clare Morpurgo and fine artist Olivia Gill. Based on Clare’s idyllic childhood in Devon, we follow Pippa on a favourite country walk. Accompanied by stunning illustrations and classic countryside poems by Shakespeare, William Blake and Ted Hughes amongst others – this is a must-read. For modern princesses-to-be, The Practical Princess Manual will be out in October. And bringing the classic fairy tale alive with sounds including bell chimes and a magical waltz is Cinderella Sound (November). Non-Fiction Molecule Mayhem (August) is a must for budding scientists, Pop-Up Atlas (July) is great for learning about our world, How We Make Stuff (August) reveals the secrets of producing the things we use every day and Cleopatra goes under the microscope in our historical notebook series (October). Record Breakers is a new series full of mindboggling facts and figures, launching with Astonishing Animals (March) Picture Books In Adam Stower’s Naughty Kitty (hb, July), and Silly Doggy (pb, July) we watch as Lily takes on pets that are a little more than they seem… Simon Bartram’s Man on the Moon celebrates his 10th Birthday in September and has to contend with an enormous tree on the lunar surface in Bob and the Moontree Mystery. In A Winter’s Child by Greenaway winner Graeme Baker-Smith (September) Tom makes friends with a strange boy who shares his love of snow and ice. Ever wondered how Cinderella would fare if she were not quite so graceful? Wonder no more with Emma Dodd’s delightful Cinderelephant (September)! And compare animals in the kingdom in Big by Edward Gibbs (February). Jemmy Button (March) is a stunning picture book inspired by the true story of a South American native brought to England in the 1800s. There, There (April) by bestselling author Sam McBratney is a tender tale following Hansie bear’s relationship with his father. Gemma O’Neill’s debut Oh Dear, Geoffrey! (April) charts Geoffrey the giraffe’s efforts at making friends. And award-winner Jonny Duddle brings us the epic adventures of space traveller Rex in King of Space (Spring). Baby and Toddler There’s also an array of new board books on offer. Little Bee and The Acorn by Edward Gibbs (August) are lovely tales, Flutterby Butterfly and Hoppity Frog (March) have a slider on each page revealing the animal as it goes about its day. And Follow the Red Balloon (May) is a colourful board book with die-cut balloons, perfect for little fingers. The delightful return of Little Grey Rabbit continues with a range of festive titles including The Christmas Stockings and Little Grey Rabbit’s Christmas and several new titles in 2012. To find out more about these titles visit www.templarco.co.uk or contact marketing@templarco.co.uk

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Wally-watchers have spent hours searching for intrepid traveller Wally, who started a global phenomenon 25 years ago. Look out for even more Wally mania with celebrations throughout 2012, including a special edition of the original classic picture book, Where’s Wally? (September). And a new year wouldn’t be complete without everybody’s favourite mouse. Maisy’s very first make-and-do Make with Maisy (May) will keep little hands busy creating all kinds of wonderful things. Come rain or shine, our Picture Book Picnic campaign is the perfect way to share the magic of picture books with little ones. The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? (May) is the latest Pigeon title from Mo Willems. Blue (August) is an exciting pairing of two major picture book talents, Michael Rosen and Michael Foreman. Beautifully illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, Charley’s First Night (September) by Amy Hest tells a tale familiar to everyone who has loved a puppy. Malachy Doyle returns with Too Noisy! (September), a heart-warming comedy about a noisy family, boldly illustrated by Ed Vere. Rosie’s Magic Horse (October) is a story that could only have come from the imagination of Russell Hoban, brought to life by Quentin Blake. Jon Klassen follows his debut with another dead-pan funny musing with This is Not My Hat (October). One Gorilla (November) is the exquisite new picture book from Anthony Browne. Every baby is individual, so every Baby Walker book is individual too. Who Can Swim? and Who Can Jump? (July) by Sebastien Braun; Quick Duck and Snow Snail by Mary Murphy (July) will delight babies everywhere with engaging artwork and simple flaps. 2012 is a huge year for Anthony Horowitz with Oblivion (October), the final thrilling episode in the bestselling Power of Five series. Cassandra Clare returns with a tale of blood, betrayal and revenge with Mortal Instruments 5: City of Lost Souls (May). From Zoë Mariott, Frostfire (July) is a literary fantasy about war, racial identity and first love. Tall, Thin and Blonde (August) by Dyan Sheldon is a story about adolescent friendship – with some excruciating moments! Other highlights from our fiction list include Hero on a Bicycle (May), the gripping first novel by Shirley Hughes. Football pundit Tom Watt leads out a winning team of footballers, sports writers and top children’s authors, including Mal Peet and Nick Hornby, in Football Shorts (August), a collection of stories and poems about fictional Premier League team, Shelby Town. The Music of Zombies (August) is the fifth book in Vivian French’s comic fantasy series Tales from the Five Kingdoms. Award-winning author David Almond brings us a life-affirming tale about one boy’s journey from anguish to joy in The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas (September), beautifully illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. For younger readers, Welcome Home, Anna Hibiscus! (June) continues Atinuke’s delightful series about the irrepressible little girl who lives in modern West Africa. Violet Mackerel’s Brilliant Plot (May) is the first in a new character series by Anna Branford featuring the funny, quirky Violet. Nicola Davies returns to life on a farm in the middle of a town with Crowded Out at Silver Street Farm (August). The Gaskitts (May), the award-winning madcap tales by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Katharine McEwen, are back in new format editions. Also back in lively, fully-anglicised editions is the New York Times bestselling Hank Zipzer series by Henry “The Fonz” Winkler and Lin Oliver. There are also some exciting comic books and graphic novels to look forward to. Beautifully illustrated in Marcia Williams’ classic comic-strip style, The Elephant Friend and Other Tales from Ancient India (May) is a magical collection of Indian folk tales. Gum Girl: The Tentacles of Doom! (August) by award-winning cartoonist Andi Watson, bounces into action in a brilliant collection of stories. The missions of teen super-spy Alex Rider come to life in stylish re-issues of the graphic adaptations Stormbreaker (August) and Eagle Strike (June). In Non-Fiction, we have a brilliant new series of first experience books about the Buttons family (May, July). With gentle, non-didactic messages, these six books by Vivian French and Sue Heap will give children the reassurance they need to take their first steps in the world. Divided into seasons and beautifully illustrated by Mark Hearld, Nicola Davies’s A First Book of Nature (May) is a remarkable collection - part poetry, part scrapbook of recipes, facts and fragments - and a glorious reminder that the natural world is on our doorstep waiting to be discovered. We’re sure you’ll agree that 2012 is set to be another astounding year for children everywhere.

Wayland books have another fantastic year of publishing. Radar, our dynamic, high-interest series, is expanding with a number of titles coming into paperback as well as brand new titles. The cool magazine-style feel of the books is perfect for dipping in and out and the popular, streetwise topics will have massive appeal. Police and Combat looks at everything from the armed services through to police forensics. For those that wish for a career as a DJ, a pro footballer or even a celebrity photographer, the Top Job series has all the answers. We are further expanding Start Reading, with now over 160 books in the series. The books are book banded from the outset and bands 1 and 2 include a guide for teachers and parents to encourage good reading practice from the start. In Early Years Development we have a brilliant new series Dinosaur Friends, following the capers of these charming dinosaur friends whose exciting adventures revolve around a dinosaur disability, with Dexy’s Deaf, Rex’s Specs, Steggie’s Stammer and Terry’s Broken Wing. This year also sees the introduction of a number of brand new High Interest series to the list. Zoom In On looks at how microscopes are used in science investigations with large close-up images that leap out of the page. Machines at Work simply explains how machines such as tractors, cars and helicopters work. Truth or Busted explores popular saying, perceived truths and urban myths about a range of highly popular topics. Quick Expert’s Guide To… takes universal child-friendly topics and interests and gives them a no-nonsense ‘howto’ treatment, with a fast and feel-good approach, offering the reader the complete solution to becoming an expert. In 2012 we are also publishing the new World of Infographics series. The six books coming out over summer and autumn present fascinating facts and data in the form of graphics. The series covers a wide range of topics from comparing the world’s rivers or fastest animals to the growth in digital technology and debt worldwide. Don’t forget to look out for our range of free downloadable resources at www.waylandbooks.co.uk

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