Quarto Kids - Spring 2021 Rights Catalogue by QPGUK4

QUARTO KIDS HIGHLIGHTS

From heartwarming picture books and unique novelty to educational non-fiction and adorable preschool, we have everything covered! Whether you are looking for an eco title for green-minded children or a guide to all things tarot, we have something for everyone in this catalogue. Or maybe you are just looking for a sure bestseller, so flick straight to our bestselling titles from the past few years at the end of the catalogue. We look forward to hearing from you! Contact information: foreignrights@quarto.com QuartoKnows.com @quartoforeign

SP RING 2021

Quarto Kids Highlights Spring 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introducing Happy Yak

Audio & E-book Rights

Fiction

Non Fiction

Novelty

Pre-school

Meet the Team

Bestsellers

FICTION INTRODUCING HAPPY YAK

Launching in Summer 2021, Happy Yak is a loveable new imprint for 0-7 year olds. Offering pre-school, picture books and illustrated non-fiction, our purpose is to publish playful books that make you smile. All of our books are bright and accessible, with eye-catching design, contemporary illustration and engaging, entertaining text. With a focus on the latest trends and a strong seasonal offering, our books are perfect for small children with big personalities.

At Happy Yak, we understand the importance of supporting child development. Each of our pre-school series is underpinned by core developmental benefits, from interactive books that aid motor control through to first concepts such as words and numbers. We also understand that little hands can be strong! Our novelty board, bath and cloth books have been designed using sturdy, top-quality materials and mechanisms. From lift-the-flap to peep-through, sliders to pop-ups, babies and toddlers will love interacting with these playful books. It’s not just pre-school we’re yakking on about! Humourous, uplifting and featuring bright, contemporary illustrations, our picture books make reading a joy that can be rediscovered again and again. And finally, if you’re on the hunt for a book that will fill your child’s head with knowledge whilst providing endless entertainment, take a look at our non-fiction offering. These fact-filled, accessible titles make learning genuinely fun!

AUDIO & E-BOOK RIGHTS Ask Us About Audio… Audio sales are up all around the world; they can drive sales, bring text to life and reach new audiences.

We are already selling audio rights to complement physical book sales across a variety of different platforms – from apps being used by schools and libraries to improve literacy skills, to read-aloud versions of books being made available online and on TV to engage with viewers, to exclusively audio versions of some of our most beloved fiction anthologies, which can be listened to and enjoyed before bedtime. With some markets preparing for audio to take off by automatically acquiring the rights at the same time as ebook and print rights, and companies such as Storytel and Audible already thriving, audio is quickly becoming an essential part of the future of children’s book publishing! If this sounds like something you could be interested in, then go ahead… ask us about audio! Ask Us About E-books...

E-books have changed the industry landscape, they are able to reach a bigger number of readers, they are quick to download, accessible, practical, not to mention you can take a lot more of them on holiday! Demand for digital books has increased worldwide and e-book rights are now optioned as standard by many of our international partners to sit alongside printed books, as an extra avenue of revenue. If this sounds like something you could be interested in, then go ahead… ask us about e-Books!

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We’ll Be Together Again Lucy Menzies & Maddy Vian Belle and Grandpa are the best of friends. But Mom says Grandpa Jack can’t come to visit for a while, and everything changes. This is an enticing novelty format that kids will be eager to dive into – the cover is split down the middle and opens outwards to reveal two smaller booklets bound together inside. One story follows Belle, and other shows us Grandpa Jack. Each booklet stands alone but can be read side-by-side. The final spread at the back of the book reveals a shared ending, in which Grandpa Jack and Belle are reunited! 290MM x 118MM | 24PP

Love Grows Everywhere Joseph Coelho & Allison Colpoys Love grows everywhere...from country farm to city square, from desert village, hot and dry, to mountain home where eagles fly. Feel the love in a close-knit family who grow plants and sell them in their local market, and discover the types of love that exist in the many homes of their diverse community. In this warm and charming tale, there is love between friends, family, neighbours, romantic partners and so much more. Love truly does grow everywhere.

276MM x 235MM | 32PP

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Adnan Mark Arrigo, Steven Chatterton & Diala Brisly

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Sometimes, when something sad happens, people can push it so far down because it hurts too much. That's why Mummy doesn't remember. Adnan is the heartwarming story of a refugee boy’s attempts to heal his mother’s mental health issues with the power of his creativity as they rebuild their lives in their new home. The book is based on a short film of the same name, which has collected multiple awards, and made the Official Selection at its first Oscar-qualifier. 276MM x 235MM | 40PP

If I Were King Chelsea O’Byrne Thomas is fed up with his annoying family. He has been stuck inside with them for ages and he can’t even escape into his books without his annoying little brother distracting him. But after a night of particularly strong wishing, he wakes up a king and can do anything he wants! Things are fun at first but, even though he is allowed cake for breakfast, it doesn’t seem as fun as if he could share it with his naughty little brother!

276MM x 235MM | 40PP

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Race Cars Jenny Devenny & Charnaie Gordon A children’s book about white privilege. It was created to serve as a springboard for parents and educators to facilitate tough conversations with their kids about race, privilege and oppression. Written by a social worker with experience of anti-bias training, Race Cars tells the story of 2 best friends, a white car and a black car, that have different experiences and face different rules while entering the same race.

270MM x 215MM | 48PP

My Beautiful Voice Joseph Coelho & Allison Colpoys From the duo behind If All The World Were comes a story about a magical teacher who inspires the shyest child to discover their voice through poetry. Not only do they find they’ve had a powerful voice all along, but it is one that everyone in the class wants to hear.

276MM x 235MM | 32PP

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Love Corinne Averiss & Kirsti Beautyman Tess loves her family, but when she has to leave for her first day of school, she is worried that the love might not stretch that far. An uplifting picture book, bringing comfort to children who are going to school for the first time, have separation anxiety, have lost a close family member, or are dealing with parental divorce.

290MM x 235MM | 32PP

My Dad Susan Quinn & Marina Ruiz A beautiful and lyrical celebration of the everyday little things that one child’s dad does for him which makes him the best dad in the world. Not all dads are high flying businessmen, not all dads are strong and brave, not all dads are adventurers. But all dads are special to their child.

290MM x 235MM | 32PP

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Fairytale Land Kate Davies & Lucille Clerc Once upon a time, there was a magical land where all the fairytale characters lived. Open this immersive anthology to read their stories and explore their neighbourhood. Drop into Hansel and Gretel’s cottage, explore the palace from Beauty and the Beast, and dive deep under the sea with the Little Mermaid. A stunning gift book with beautiful artwork and mesmerising stories to pore over for hours.

341MM x 298MM | 112PP

A Natural History of Magick Poppy David & Jessica Roux A beautifully illustrated scrapbook that acts like a natural history of magic, compiled 100 years ago by the renowned naturalist Professor Gesner. The book features sketches made by Professor Gesner and details about the secret role of magic throughout history and across the world. From how to harness energy given off by a full moon, to what ingredients are needed to make the perfect truth serum.

265MM x 304MM | 64PP

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Creatures Great & Small: Sterling Vita Murrow & Laivi Poder In this new series, based on real-life animal stories, discover that not all heroes wear capes. Some have four legs, a wet nose, and a wild heart.

Sterling is a 1000 pound moose, who just loves cows. He can’t help himself when he sees some spotty friends in a farmer’s field and breaks the fence to get to them. The farmer sent him away, but will he find his way back to his beloved cows?

240MM x 195MM | 32PP

Creatures Great & Small: Talala Vita Murrow & Alexandra Finkeldey In this new series, based on real-life animal stories, discover that not all heroes wear capes. Some have four legs, a wet nose, and a wild heart. Read about Talala the leopard cub, who was the sole survivor of her pack. One starry night, Talala set about choosing her family. Will she be accepted into her new pride?

240MM x 195MM | 32PP

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Once Upon A Mermaid’s Tail Beatrice Blue A beautiful story of friendship and protecting the oceans. Theodore has a little boat and a big passion: collecting fish. He loves nothing better than discovering a new fish for his collection. Can Theodore learn that the creature belongs in the ocean, before it's too late?

276MM x 235MM | 40PP

Little Bear’s Concert David Litchfield You probably remember the story of the bear who found the piano in the woods and grew up to become a huge star. Back in the woods, he is sad that his dream is over but he soon has something to distract him: Little Bear! When Little Bear stumbles upon his piano in the woods, she can’t believe it when her father says that no one wants to hear his music anymore. So she comes up with a plan to prove him wrong.

276MM x 235MM | 32PP

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Croc o'clock Huw Lewis Jones & Ben Sanders A delightfully silly story that is contemporary, quirky, and playful— kids will love to follow Croc’s antics and sing along with him as he guzzles all the food he can snap up. Sang to the tune of 12 Days of Christmas.

250MM x 250MM | 32PP

Never Brush A Bear Sam Hearn This is a delightfully amusing story about a determined young pet stylist called Herschel, who makes it his mission to brush a bear… He’s a head stylist, pet pamperer, extraordinaire! He dreams of awards, and longs to win prizes, for coiffuring creatures in all shapes and sizes! But a bear’s not a pet! And brushing a bear is something he should forget!

250MM x 250MM | 32PP

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I Love My Bike Simon Mole & Sam Usher Join a little girl as she discovers the thrill of riding a bike for the first time. Dad is there to hold the bike steady and to teach his daughter the most important lesson of all: when you fall off, the best thing to do is to get back on again!

A charming story about a little girl and her love for her bike!

290MM x 235MM | 32PP

The Moose Fairy

275MM x 250MM | 24PP

Delightfully Different Dilly

275MM x 250MM | 24PP

Steve Smallman

Elizabeth Dale & Liam Darcy

Moose wants to join The Secret Fairy Club, but when he arrives he realises that everyone else is… little! Moose completes all the club tasks, but the members say he just doesn't fit in.

A touching and heart warming story of Dilly, a little penguin who is different. When the adults aren't sure of her way of doing things, Dilly's friends stand up for her, convincing the adults that positive change is good. 13

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When We Went Wild Isabella Tree & Allira Tee Nancy and Jake are farmers. They raise their cows and pigs, and grow their crops. They use a lot of big machines to help them, and spray a lot of chemicals to get rid of the weeds and the pests. That’s what all good farmers do, isn’t it? And yet, there is no wildlife living on their farm. The animals look sad. Even the trees look sad! One day, Nancy has an idea... what if they stopped using all the machines, and all the chemicals, and instead they went wild? The first book from the new sustainable Ivy Kids imprint. 276MM x 235MM | 32PP

Blue Badger Huw Lewis Jones & Ben Sanders Badger is feeling sad. He can’t sleep. He doesn’t know if it’s day or night. He’s feeling out of sorts. To make matters worse, he also now has a blue bottom… Can he find an answer? Can he find a friend? Is anyone listening? Does anyone care? Blue Badger is the first story in a series of picture books about a befuddled, lovable Badger and his search for happiness, friends and love. Featuring wry wit and deadpan humour, Blue Badger is suitable for readers big and small. 250MM x 250MM | 32PP

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Animal Stories for All Seasons Join four sweet animal characters and learn about the changing seasons in this illustrated treasury. Combines delightful stories with seasonal activities and discussion points for further learning.

Also available as four individual titles.

253MM x 230MM | 96PP

Gerald Needs a Friend Robin Boyden A fun, heartfelt new picture book about the power of making friends. Gerald lives alone. He has everything he needs. Every day is the same, and that suits Gerald just fine. Until one day, when an amazing travelling market comes to town! Gerald has so much fun playing with the two mice that run it that he forgets all about his routine. Can Gerald learn that having everything you need is no fun unless you have someone to share it with? 235MM x 276MM | 32PP

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Wolf Girl Jo Loring-Fisher Sophy doesn’t know how to fit in. She tries to talk at school but the words get stuck in her throat and everyone laughs and whispers behind her back. But one day, an extraordinary thing happens… Sophy is whisked away to a magical snowy land where she meets a wolf and her cub. This is a story of overcoming the isolating feeling of being shy, finding friends and most importantly, finding your voice.

235MM x 276MM | 40PP

Here Be Dragons Susannah Lloyd & Paddy Donnelly This book is about a knight on a mission: to find and slay a dragon. The other knights have told him that there's no such thing as dragons, but he doesn't care. For he has a map, and the map says: "HERE BE DRAGONS." Young readers will love spotting the dragon in the background in this laughout-loud story from the author of This Book Can Read Your Mind. 235MM x 276MM | 40PP

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A World Full of Nature Stories Angela McAllister & Hannah Bess Ross The latest title in our popular anthology series focusses on nature themed folklores and legends from around the world. Travel around the world at bedtime and discover timeless stories, rewritten by Angela McAllister and brought to life with stunning illustrations by Hannah Bess Ross.

275MM x 240MM | 128PP

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A Little Bit of Courage / A Little Bit Different

250MM x 250MM | 32PP

Claire Alexander The Ploofers are back for a second adventure in A Little Bit of Courage. With a subtle yet powerful message on overcoming anxiety and finding the courage to live life to its fullest, watch as the Ploofers find the courage to try something new.

Friends Change the World Zoe Tucker & Mark Wang / Salini Perera This series tells the stories of friends and the power that strong friendships bring. The first two titles followed the stories of two of the world’s biggest bands: The Beatles and the Supremes. The next two titles introduce famous scientists and the impact they had as a team. 18

247MM x 220MM | 32PP

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Penelope Strudel Brendan Kearney It’s Penelope Strudel’s birthday! Her Uncle Derek Custard has hidden her birthday surprise somewhere in Custard Manor and it’s up to you to help Penelope find it. Can you help Penelope track it down before the pesky puffins get there first? Follow the clues, crack the codes and help Penelope on her great birthday treasure chase!

260MM x 260MM | 48PP

Let’s Tell A Story

275MM x 250MM | 32PP

Create your own unique story in these build-your-own adventure books. Kids are given prompts to create their own adventure and encouraged to make it as silly as possible. With loads of options to choose from, each retelling is unique.

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Explore the lives of remarkable people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists, with the bestselling series Little People, Big Dreams! This empowering series offers inspirational messages to children of all ages in a range of formats. With 52 titles already published and another 20 coming in 2021, this is an unstoppable brand. Published in over 25 languages and just under 4 million copies sold worldwide! 240MM x 195MM | 32PP

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Inside Animals Explore the inner workings of over 20 incredible creatures, from the bony to the brainy, the brawny and bizarre. Featuring mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, spiders and other invertebrates, children will be fascinated as they turn the page to uncover what happens beneath the surface.

303MM x 236MM | 64PP

Invented by Animals Meet real animals who inspired every day things. Humans think they invent everything, but the fact is, us animals have invented ways to solve problems, make unbelievable materials, and survive on our own for millions of years. In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans and learn all about biomimetics.

COMING SOON: BUILT BY NATURE

276MM x 235MM | 80PP

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Lore of the Wild Did you know that people used to believe that rabbits’ ears would twitch in the direction of a thunderstorm? That lilies could be used as fairy lamps? And that taking dandelions into the house would make you wet the bed? A lovely collection of natural folklore and wild wisdom from all around the world, this book will draw the reader in and teach them to find the wisdom in the world around them.

350MM x 290MM | 80PP

Kaleidoscope of Creatures The animal kingdom is explored like never before in this richly detailed natural history book, bursting with life and colour. Discover why some animals are stripy and others are spotty. This is a beautifully illustrated first look at the colourful and kaleidoscopic world of animals for young children.

COMING SOON: KALEIDOSCOPE OF DINOSAURS

303MM x 236MM | 64PP

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The Secret Life of Bees The second title in this beautiful narrative non fiction series focusses on bees and the great outdoors, with additional fictional narrative. Imparts the next generation with a love of nature and everything in it. COMING SOON: THE SECRET LIFE OF BIRDS 290MM x 235MM | 48PP

The World’s Most Pointless Animals A witty, quirky, colourfully-illustrated book featuring some very silly animals. With a humorous tone throughout, it contains funny labelled diagrams and some excellent made-up Latin names (n.b. the jellyfish’s scientific name is not actually wibblious wobblious ouchii…) but, importantly, it conveys genuinely fascinating facts about these animals, who are perhaps not so pointless after all.

290MM x 235MM | 80PP

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The Dinosaur Awards Celebrate 50 of the most amazing dinosaurs in this pre-historic prize-giving ceremony. From the smallest to the biggest and the pointiest talons to the stompiest feet, this book introduces you to the crèmede-la-crème of dinosaurs. With humorous descriptions and artwork, this is a funny take on everyone’s favourite prehistoric creatures. Also available People Awards & Animal Awards 276MM x 235MM | 80PP

My First Book of Dinosaur Comparisons Discover all about your favourite prehistoric creatures. Readers can compare the fastest dinosaurs with today’s speediest animals, discover which teeny dinos size up with our pets, and find out just how much an Argentinosaurus ate – and pooped!

Also available My First Book of Comparisons

275MM x 250MM | 48PP

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When Plants Took Over the Planet Plants provide us with food, shelter, and the air we breathe, but where did they come from? Step back in time to discover the very first plants that triggered an ice age and change the world. Discover early ferns that were munched on by dinosaurs, carnivorous plants that ‘attack’ their prey, and powerful medicinal plants that can boost health.

295MM x 210MM | 64PP

Let’s Go For A Walk A fun and interactive walking guide book to take with you on all your outdoor adventures! Have fun spotting things and learning all about the nature around you.

276MM x 235MM | 32PP

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My Year of Nature Capture your creativity every single day of the year with this super fun drawing and writing journal. Write a letter to the moon, draw a delicious meal for a hungry tarantula, compose a poem about the ocean— plus hundreds more activities to get you thinking and sketching for the next 365 days! Also available Be An Artist Every Day, Be A Writer Every Day

210MM x 148MM | 144PP

Little Country Cottage series

276MM x 235MM | 32PP

Sweet treasuries of nature-based crafts, bakes, and gardening projects that celebrate homestead-style life in all its self-sufficient and eco-friendly glory. Easy and delicious recipes and treats introduce young readers to local and seasonal eating, while fun and accessible crafts, such as making birdhouses and pinecone bird feeders, teach kids to appreciate the gifts of nature.

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Busy Spring After a long sleepy winter, the trees, flowers and animals are getting ready for a busy spring. Discover all the different ways nature wakes up when spring arrives in this fresh and fun story of a family exploring their garden. With further non-fiction information about animals and plants at the back, this picture book is the perfect introduction to the science behind spring.

290MM x 235MM | 32PP

One Moment In Time A book that takes readers on a journey around the globe, showing how children in different parts of the world are doing very different things at exactly the same time. Each spread features a child doing something that young readers can relate to, with the overall aim of highlighting similarities and differences around the world – as well as showing how we all share the same planet, the same moments, and the same sun.

290MM x 235MM | 32PP

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World of Wonder: The Deep Blue Swim through tropical seas and dive into the darkest depths of the ocean to discover Earth's diverse and delicate ocean ecosystems. From vibrant coral reefs to mysterious deep-sea trenches, this lyrical picture book takes the reader on an amazing journey.

Also available World of Wonder Mountains

290MM x 235MM | 64PP

Animal BFFs Even animals have best friends. Someone that’s always there for them through thick and thin, to help them out with all of the usual things that friends do. You know, like picking fleas off your back, letting you know when a lion is about to make you its dinner and helping you hunt down some tasty prey. The animal kingdom is full of odd couples that prove that sometimes it’s better to be together! Also available The Not Bad Animals

253MM x 185MM | 160PP

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A World Full of Journeys Since the dawn of time, people have travelled to distant lands for many different reasons; to escape war or famine, to find work, or to simply see new sights and have an adventure. But everyone who migrates does so to seek a brighter future. Track the fascinating story of human migration and how it has shaped our world, with beautiful illustrations by artist Chris Corr and warm, informative text from Martin Howard.

275MM x 240MM | 128P

Atlas of Record-Breaking Adventures Go on a record-breaking trip around the world and learn about the most extreme creatures, sublime places, and the most incredible feats of human endurance. From racing against the cheetah in Botswana to white water rafting along the world’s highest river in Tibet, these 30 adventures will take armchair travellers on a riproaring ride.

The sixth adventure in the Atlas of Adventures series

370MM x 272MM | 96PP

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Atlas of Lost Kingdoms On this quest around the world, you will find lost kingdoms, islands, even continents that people have searched for for millennia and are now only known of through stories and myths. All of these places have been believed to exist by a people or a group of peoples at some point in history, but none of them, in recent times at least, have been found and explored. Many people still believe them to exist, so why not try and find them?

310MM x 256MM | 96PP

The World Around Me A beautifully illustrated concertina book that takes the reader on a journey around the world. One side travels through diverse cultures and landmarks in many different countries, while the other side explores the amazing diversity of nature around the world.

320MM x 250MM | 20PP

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Journey to the Last River This thrilling adventure into the Amazon begins with a map discovered in the Royal Geographical Society showing a river that has been mysteriously rubbed out. It leads the Unknown Adventurer and his companion Bibi into a search for this ‘last river’. The gripping story features encounters with caiman and anacondas, incredible flora and fauna, survival tips and much, much more. The first title in a new series of spin-off adventures from the Lost Book of Adventure.

205MM x 265MM | 128PP

The Encyclopaedia of Unbelievable Facts Test your knowledge with more than 400 perplexing questions to bamboozle and delight trivia buffs both young and old. The facts are split out into 10 chapters, including: The Human Body, Space, Animals, History, Art and Entertainment, and Science and Technology. Written in simple, easy-to-understand language, this stunning visual encyclopaedia is ideal for fact-loving kids and a perfect excuse to bring the family together for some trivia fun.

296MM x 235MM | 64PP

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Rescuing Titanic This beautiful book tells the detailed story of the Carpathia and its heroic journey rescuing passengers from the Titanic. Along the journey you will learn all about Morse code, how the ships found each other and the details of exactly what happened on this cold and fateful night. The illustrations set the scene and take the reader into the frozen eerie night in the North Atlantic. Beautiful full bleed illustration and vignettes give great detail about how everyone on the ship made their own contribution and showed true bravery.

290MM x 235MM | 80PP

A Quick History series A new non-fiction series that explains important topics in a fun, humorous way. Why is a £5 note worth £5? Where do coins come from? What do banks actually do? Money might sound serious, but the history of buying, selling, saving and stealing is full of crazy stories and unbelievable facts. The latest in the Quick Histories series proves that while it might make the world go round, money sure is funny. Also available Politics, Universe, & Maths

224MM x 171MM | 128P

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How to Greet A Gran A joyful celebration of grandmothers around the world. There is no one quite like a grandma, they can be funny, wise, warm— every one is different! Each page introduces a different global grandma and explains a little about traditions in her country. Readers can discover what foods, hobbies, and fashions each gran might enjoy, learn what wisdoms they might share, and find out how to greet each one with love.

240MM x 195MM | 32PP

Welcome to the Future Have you ever wondered about or imagined what the future may look like? This book is for you. You’ll explore 10 ways in which technology could change our world and decide what type of future you want to live in. Discover how likely these amazing futures will be, according to the scientists working on making them reality. Which strange Visions of the future do you hope to be true?

276MM x 235MM | 128PP

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Young Oracle Tarot A perfect first guide to the mysteries of Tarot for tweens and teens. Explore the rich history of this mystical practice, discover the symbols, meanings and lore of the cards, and feel empowered to use Tarot for self-reflection, self-care and problem-solving. This sumptuous treasury of all things Tarot includes card explanations for all Major Arcana and Minor Arcana cards, guidance on how to use the cards and care for a deck, practical advice on how to read Tarot personally and for others, and much more. 260MM x 201MM | 80PP

The Birthday Almanac What does your star sign mean? What are your birth crystals, flowers and lucky talismans? How can you celebrate birthdays in harmony with your astrological calendar? Find out all this and more in this birthday-tastic book celebrating the most exciting day of the year and the special meanings behind it.

276MM x 235MM | 96PP

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This Book Is Feminist A vibrantly illustrated introduction to intersectional feminism for preteens and teens, This Book is Feminist explores the history and meaning of the movement through 20 reasons feminism improves life for everyone. By exploring who has been left out, author Jamia Wilson makes sure everybody is included. You will close the book with an understanding that history and culture play a role in shaping systems of power and of what we can do with our strengths, community and values to help change course when needed. 198MM x 129MM | 160PP

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Can We Talk About Consent? A fresh and frank approach to the topic of relationships and respect, providing essential understanding for boys and girls. Consent is a powerful word, but not everyone understands exactly what it means. With honest explanations by experienced sex and relationships educator Justin Hancock and Fuchsia MacAree’s striking illustrations, this clear and stylish guide to respecting ourselves and others makes a valuable handbook for readers aged 14 years and older.

198MM x 129MM | 160PP

This Book Is Anti-Racist The New York Times bestselling book This Book is Anti Racist will leave you with a deeper understanding of your anti-racist self as you progress through 20 chapters that spark introspection, reveal the origins of racism, and give you the reader the courage and power to undo it.

Also available: This Book is Anti-Racist Journal

200MM x 142MM | 96PP

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100 Things to Know About Inventions Each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and colourful illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to amazing inventions from history to the modern day. Readers will find some expected words, such as 'trains' and 'Internet', but will also discover unexpected inventions. With a clean, contemporary design, each word occupies a page of its own. A large striking illustration neatly encapsulates the accompanying 100 words of text.

290MM x 235MM | 112PP

100 Things to Know About Art 100 carefully chosen words are defined in 100 words, with beautiful and colourful illustrations to accompany each word. Readers will find some classic methods, such as painting and sketching, but will also discover unexpected areas of the topic, such as the Ukiyo-e movement and Fauvism. With a clean, contemporary design, each word occupies a page of its own. Also available World Politics, Ancient World

296MM x 235MM | 64PP

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Own Your Period A book focused entirely on periods, helping young readers understand their bodies, hormones and emotions. This sensitive, detailed book will provide all the facts, feelings and frustrations about living with periods. By providing period facts in a friendly accessible way, teens can feel more comfortable in their skin during such a tough time of change.

210MM x 160MM | 96PP

It’s OK Not To Be OK It's OK not to be OK acknowledges and explores common mental health disorders such as depression, eating disorders and anxiety. Get the low down on these issues, why they happen and discover ways of looking after mental health in our fastmoving world. This book will help children and young people develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults.

240MM x 195MM | 64PP

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The Everyday Workings of Machines How does a train stay on the tracks? What’s going on inside a pogo stick? How do cranes work? And what happens when you flush a toilet? These and many more important questions are answered in this fascinating book. From toasters and telephones to hovercrafts and robots – the inner workings of machines big and small are brought to light using a stunning mix of cross-sections, close-ups and cutaways.

Also available The Everyday Journeys of Ordinary Things 297MM x 250MM | 48PP

Experiment with Art Science isn’t limited to the classroom – it can be found out in the garden, cooked up in the kitchen and brought to life with paper and paints! This photographic series of experiments and projects features clear, step-by-step instructions and a fresh, contemporary design, with an emphasis on fun, achievable experiments to give kids hands-on experiences .

246MM x 190MM | 80PP

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The Book of Maths Math is everywhere: in the home, at school, in the patterns on fabrics, in the symmetry of a flower, in music, and in art. This book looks at the math all around us in an informative and entertaining way. A treasure trove for inquisitive minds, The Book of Math explains how probability can predict the chances of winning a game and shows how to discover the speed at which a stone is falling or a rocket is traveling into space and much more.

297MM x 250MM | 96PP

Dinos vs Machines Have you ever wpmndered of a T-Rex could take down a tank? Or a motorcycle outsprint a Velociraptor? In Dinos vs Machines, ten dinosaurs face off against ten machines. Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each. Discover the pointy horns of the Triceratops, the scorching speeds of a motorcycle, the bat-like wings of a Pterodactyl, and the diffing power of a bulldozer. Then turn the page and discover what the showdown would look like!

254MM x 203MM | 48PP

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A Whole World of Art Even before they could write, people have always told stories with pictures. Art is universal but the story we know about it is not. This book seeks to tell children the true story of art, in which the rich visual canon from every culture is explored by looking at key works from different times and places. Travel around the world and through time, seeing 25 important artworks from different periods of art history.

310MM x 256MM | 80PP

That’s A Job? series The perfect first guide for children who want to discover the careers they could have, based on their interest. With titles covering art, space, the outdoors, animals, and sport, this series is sure to inspire children’s ambitions and get them excited for their futures. Aimed at readers aged 7+, the illustrated narrative approach tells the story of each career and helps introduce children to the world of work in a playful, engaging way.

297MM x 250MM | 48PP

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Shine A Light series

260MM x 260MM | 36PP

Two brand new titles in our successful Shine A Light series, focussing on the animals of the ocean and celebrations from around the world. Uncover the facts beneath the waves and behind the celebration through hidden images that are revealed by light. First, view a full-colour scene and read about what is pictured – but what else is there? Shine a torch behind the page to reveal what is hidden.

Football Atlas Go on a journey across the globe and onto the pitch to learn about the world of football. A comprehensive and inclusive exploration of football, covering players, teams, stadiums and competitions across the world.

The perfect title to accompany the World Cup in 2022!

290MM x 235MM | 64PP

NON-FICTION

Meet the National Animals A fun introduction to the national animals of the world. Learn all about different countries’ national animals and why they have become associated with specific countries. From the Russian brown bear adapting to freezing winters and the Bolivian llama trekking through the Andes to the endangered tigers of India hiding in mangrove forest.

290MM x 235MM | 48PP

50 Maps of the World Travel around the world without ever leaving your chair and learn everything you ever wanted to know about countries near and far. From Argentina to New Zealand prepare for a journey like no other, lavishly illustrated and annotated with key cultural icons, from famous people and inventions to events, food and monuments.

Also available 50 Maps of the World Activity Book

340MM x 280MM | 112PP

NON-FICTION

Farty Pants Learn what happens in our bodies to push farts out, why some farts smell worse than others, and what would happen if you farted underwater! With 10 gross fart sounds, this is every kids dream sound book.

203MM x 203MM | 24PP | 10 farty sounds

Brief History of Underwear From bloomers to boxers, everyone wears underwear! One part humour, one part history, explore the evolution of fashion's most unmentionable garment. Interact with the reveal wheel on the cover to see underwear through the ages, then open the book to learn which ruler was buried with over 100 pairs of underwear, how people kept their underclothes from falling off before elastic was invented, and much more! 229MM x 152MM | 48PP

Yoga Animals on the Farm Discover a range of simple yoga poses and mindfulness techniques through a gentle narrative. Learn to stretch and balance on the farm with the animals Also available Forest, Seashore, and Savannah

229MM x 229MM | 32PP

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Ancient World Magnified Explore the ancient civilisations and use your magnifying glass to find all of the hidden details in this intricate, illustrated search-and-find book. Packed with over 200 things to spot, discover how people from these vanished civilisations lived and how their societies evolved. Latest title in the successful Magnified series

COMING SOON: ROMANS MAGNIFIED 310MM x 256MM | 48PP | MAGNIFYING GLASS IN COVER

Illumisaurus Explore the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs with your magic three-colour lens. Use the green lens to see the different prehistoric habitats, the blue to reveal the epic plants and creatures found there, and the red lens to meet the most amazing dinosaurs from the Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous periods.

The latest instalment in our hugely successful Illumi series.

340MM x 280MM | 64PP | 3 COLOUR ACETATE LENS

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Spin to Survive A game in a book! Decide your destiny with a pop-out fortune spinner and 25 story outcomes. After an emergency landing, you become lost in the mountains. You must decide which route to take and which dangers to face. One bad decision could lead to disaster… Have you got what it takes to survive?

COMING SOON: JUNGLE ESCAPE 310MM x 256MM | 64PP | REMOVABLE SPINNER IN COVER

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Story Orchestra The Story Orchestra takes on opera! The Magic Flute is one of the best and most influential operas in all of history. It is an operatic fairy tale for children – and a perfect introduction to classical music. The prince is chased into the forest by a dragon. He is rescued by three fairies who belong to the Queen of the Night. The prince sees a vision, and falls in love with the Queen of the Night’s daughter, who has been captured by an evil sorcerer. He sets out to find her and is given a magic flute as a way of charming people and animals. Adventure awaits... 272MM x 310MM | 24PP | 10 SOUND CLIPS

I Can Play From the The Story Orchestra series, comes a beautifully illustrated first piano sound book! Press the keys to learn 8 famous classical tunes from the story books. Even the youngest child can learn to play music with this simple method. Colour and shape codes correspond to the 17 keys, so kids can learn easy 8-bar, onefinger melodies. Each song includes an enchanting illustration and description of the part of the story that the music is telling along with playing tips.

272MM x 310MM | 16PP | PIANO KEYBOARD

From the Nutcracker to the Four Seasons, this is the perfect musical introduction for young kids.

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Hydraulic Science An interactive guide that looks at the history and science behind different applications of hydraulic technology and gives readers the opportunity to build their own hydraulic-powered digger.

240MM x 267MM | 48PP | MODEL PIECES AND HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS

Let’s Go into the Centre of the Earth Follow Allie, Ollie and their dog, Yowzer, as they discover all sorts of wonders in this entertaining journey into the centre of the Earth. Each layer uncovers a different level as the characters travel down underground and see the animals, objects and artefacts that can be found there. It offers 5+ readers a tactile and visually interesting way of learning about the world around them.

Also available Rainforest, Ocean, Dinosaurs, Space, & History

340MM x 210MM | 23PP | MULTI-LAYERED WITH DIE

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Your World Through A Telescope Take a close-up look at objects in the sky with a build-your-own telescope and star planetarium. With detailed illustrations and educational text, this kit is perfect for kids who are always dreaming of the stars.

240MM x 267MM | 48PP | TELESCOPE MODEL PIECES

The Science of series Discover the science behind how we see, hear, and the games that we play. Each book comes with 20 projects and several models, as well as a booklet with fascinating facts and fun illustrations. As the book introduces the basic science concepts, readers are presented with projects and experiments that make them come to life. 240MM x 267MM | 48PP | MODEL PIECES AND COMPONENTS

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Busy Builders: Pirate Ship This fascinating, 32-page book gives an insight into pirate life and everything you can find on a pirate ship. It comes with its own pirate ship scene with punch-out and slot-together models, including a ship, pirates, sea-creatures and much more.

250MM x 180MM | 32PP | PIRATE SHIP MODEL AND PIECES

Build A Fire Truck The latest title in our successful Build A series focusses on fire trucks and other emergency vehicles. Learn all about the emergency services and the different vehicles they use, then build your very own 1.5 foot fire truck with wheels that turn, an extendable ladder, and a hose that squirts water! Components include 1 syringe and 1 plastic tube for the hose, 6 nuts and bolts for the wheels, and 92 model pieces to build the fire truck.

363MM x 192MM | 32PP | MODEL PIECES OF FIRE TRUCK

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Life Size Series

267MM x 240MM | 48PP | MODEL PIECES

A new series exploring the incredible lives of prehistoric creatures, from sabretooth tigers and dinosaurs to buzzsaw sharks. Bring the amazing world of prehistoric mammals alive with this book of life-size illustrations and accompanying life-size head models. Build a life-size sabretooth tiger skull and marvel at the size of these predators.

Build and Discover series

240MM x 140MM | 64PP | MODEL PIECES AND WIND-UP MOTORS

An in-depth guide to the world of dinosaurs and creepy crawlies. With simple, slot together moving models that focus on the unique movement of these creatures. Includes 3 wind-up motors to make your models move.

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Build Your Own Science Museum You have received a crate of rare scientific objects from around the world, and it’s up to you to place them in the correct rooms! Follow the instructions to create five amazing pop-ups and assemble the objects in a series of exhibition spaces in the museum. Learn about everything from space rockets to the human body. Also available Dinosaur Museum and History Museum

260MM x 281MM | 24PP | 5 POP OUT OBJECTS TO BUILD

Build Your Own Pop Up Seven Wonders of the World A beautifully illustrated scenic tour of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. Featuring seven stunning DIY pop-ups that bring each wonder to three-dimensional life. Equally eye-catching flat spreads filled with interesting, informative text about each wonder that puts them into historical context, with many fascinating facts. Gatefold model sheets are found at the front and back of the book, with all of the pieces you need to build the amazing pop ups.

319MM x 201MM | 24PP | GATEFOLD MODEL SHEETS

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Magic Flashlight Children will love exploring the ocean, forest and jungle after dark with this revealing series. Use the die-cut mechanism to shine your flashlight over different dark scenes, and see the animals magically illuminated. Packed with information, humour and beautifully vivid illustrations, the Magic Flashlight series uses an ingenious mechanism that reveals different parts of a scene as readers move their ‘flashlight’, providing hours of fascination and learning.

320MM x 236MM | 24PP | DIE-CUT WINDOWS AND FLASHLIGHT MECHANISM

Dig and Discover series Explore detailed, busy scenes from history, then get hands-on with the scratch off layers. Spot ancient objects in bustling scenes from history, then uncover those same items thousands of years later, on an archaeological dig. Find precious jewels, famous artefacts and prehistoric fossils and more, in this young history series. 290MM x 235MM | 26PP | SCRATCH AWAY MAGIC INK

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Making History Series Discover the history of these amazing engineering feats in this new model series. Uncover the story of the Titanic, the Mars Rover, and the Golden Gate Bridge and then build your very own model. Complete with cut aways to reveal the inner workings of these amazing structures.

347MM x 217MM | 64PP | MODEL PIECES

Squishy Human Body Take the journey of a lifetime and enter the world of the human body, complete with organs, muscles, and bones to dissect and inspect!

Includes a human body model and stand, 9 squishy organs, forceps and tweezers to operate with, an instruction sheet and an organiser that helps you learn all about the human body.

330MM x 177MM | 24PP | HUMAN BODY MODEL

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A World Full of Animals Learn to draw over 150 animals from around the world in this cute drawing activity book. With over 40 sticks and a double sided poster, there is so much fun to be had.

279MM x 216MM | 96PP | STICKER SHEETS AND POSTER

Ice Dyeing: The Coolest Tie-Dye Kit The perfect kit with everything you need to create brightly tie-dyed fabric using the icedrying technique. Includes powdered due in two colours, a spoon, and fabric, as well as lots of tips for creating textures and patterns and mixing your own colours.

247MM x 196MM | 32PP | BOX WITH TIE-DYE MATERIALS

PRE-SCHOOL

Parp! This simple but incredibly funny story will bring delight to toddlers and their parents! A group of animals enter a lift, at each floor one of them parps, producing a really pongy whiff! But who did it? As each animal exits the lift it slowly becomes clearer who the ‘parper’ might be! This sturdy board book includes pull-out sliders, which reveal extra story details –whether it’s the giraffe’s incredibly long neck or the mystery parp culprit!

180MM x 180MM | 24PP | BOARD WITH SLIDERS

My Little Forest

230MM x 210MM | 12PP | BOARD WITH 5 PRESS OUT MODELS

Join owl as he flies through the forest at night time gathering his friends for his birthday party. As you turn the page, you find a new character to press out and take through the rest of the story. On the last spread, all the cut out characters come together in a party scene.

PRE-SCHOOL

First Animals

150MM x 150MM | 26PP | BOARD BOOK

A fresh and funny first concept board book series with colourful and striking illustrations from Emmy award winning production artist, Nik Ilic. This bold board book provides genuinely FUN early learning, guaranteed to be enjoyed by children and parents alike.

5 Wild Series

174MM x 174MM | 10PP | BOARD BOOK WITH SLIDING DISCS

This innovative board book series uses colourful spreads with sliding discs to introduce young children to basic shapes, numbers, animals and the world around them. Young readers can look at the bold scenes, listen to the gently rhyming text and trace their fingers over the shapes, which helps to develop their motor skills. Also available Shapes & Numbers

PRE-SCHOOL

Explore the Planets This charming layered board book series gives a visual introduction to colours and to the eight planets in the solar system. The layered, ‘touch-and-feel’ format with embossing, matt lam and spot uv throughout, gives children a multi-sensory experience that develops hand-eye coordination. 178MM x 178MM | 20PP | LAYERED BOARD BOOK

Flap Flap: What Is Daddy Going to Do? With sturdy flaps to aid hand-eye coordination and a question on each page to prompt conversation between parent and child, this bright, engaging board book is the perfect exploration of the activities that make up a baby or toddler’s day. 170MM x 170MM | 14PP | BOARD BOOK WITH LARGE FLAPS

PRE-SCHOOL

Animal Magic

203MM x 203MM | 18PP | VENETIAN WINDOWS

A preschool series that combines non-fiction nature with the magic of venetian window technology, to create a fun, changing board books, perfect for little hands. See the chameleon sat in his jungle home, the watch as he changes from green to red; learn about the amazing pufferfish as she puffs up her body like a balloon; and many more!

Feeding Time

160MM x 160MM | 12PP | BOARD BOOK

In this fun, interactive board book series, children can choose what to feed the pop-out animal characters – pick from four ‘dangly’ food items, hanging from the spine of the book. A fun, unique board book series that encourages kids to engage with the book and improves hand-eye coordination. 61

PRE-SCHOOL

Push and Pull: Larousse edition On each page, push and pull the animations to discover animals from all over the world, from hamster to hippo and from sheep to deer, while learning more about where they live. A game of hide and seek perfect for little hands! 150MM x 150MM | 10PP | BOARD WITH PUSH / PULL PANELS

PRE-SCHOOL

I Can Be… series

250MM x 120MM | 14PP | BOARD WITH 3 PRESS-OUT MODELS

The I Can Be A... series presents boys and girls with a range of exciting jobs to imagine doing when they grow up, and models that are simple to build and lots of fun to play with. The narrow format is eyecatching, and each book comes with 3 easy-to-make press-out card models embedded in the pages

My World in 100 Words Series

170MM x 170MM | 20PP | BOARD BOOK

An original, contemporary take on teaching first words, this series of board books helps children ages 0 –3 boost vocabulary, engage with the world around them, and become familiar with specific subjects. With bright, playful illustrations from Marijke Buurlage, each book explores a different theme, including the garden and the seaside. With 10 words per age and variation between full scenes and visual lists, there’s plenty for children to look at and enjoy. 63

PRE-SCHOOL

Step Into series

260MM x 185MM | 12PP | LAYERED BOARD BOOK

Introduces the classic stories of The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book and Alice in Wonderland. With gentle, engaging text, beautiful illustrations, die cut and layered pages, all of which encourage the reader to interact with the book and turn each page to delight in the increasingly expansive spreads.

PRE-SCHOOL

Young, Gifted, and Black Introduce your baby to Black excellence with this lyrical board-book edition of Young, Gifted and Black. Includes a mirror at the back so young dreamers can see themselves next to their heroes. A collection of positive, yet simple, affirmations to encourage the next generation. Highlighting the talent of Black leaders and changemakers from around the world, young dreamers will develop confidence, self-assurance, and self-belief.

167MM x 167MM | 20PP | BOARD BOOK

First 50 Facts series This beautifully illustrated collection of fascinating facts about the world’s animals has five different habitats to explore. With 25 flaps throughout the book, readers can discover cutaway images, hidden animals or a fun surprise. Packed with facts that children will love learning and repeating, this book is the perfect guide to the diversity of animal life on earth. 307MM x 247MM | 12PP | BOARD BOOK WITH FLAPS

PRE-SCHOOL

Snuggles series

160MM x 160MM | 12PP | BOARD WITH CLOTH EARS

A series of board books for babies and toddlers, which feature the key routines of daily life and family. Each book features a different animal character, with gentle illustrations and inviting text to complement the adorable novelty ears and board book format. Also available Sleepy Bunny & Hungry Puppy

Everyday Heroes Like Me There are heroes everywhere! With this fun approach to learning the alphabet, kids can learn how to spot the hidden superheroes all around us. This board book encourages young kids to see the hero in everyday people (and even themselves!) by presenting a colourful variety of heroic behaviours, talents, and career paths.

170MM x 170MM | 14PP | BOARD BOOK WITH LARGE FLAPS

PRE-SCHOOL

Earth Friendly Me 26 things kids can do to care for the earth! Kids can plant flowers for pollinating bees, make art on scrap paper, share or swap old toys, and learn about animals and their habitats. A handy index provides an at-a-glance reference for the 26 things any member of the family can do to be a more environmentally conscious citizen of the earth.

229MM X 229MM | 36PP | CASED BOARD BOOK

Let’s Celebrate You & Me From a very early age, children are inundated with messages that can damage their self-esteem. Let's Celebrate You & Me is there to remind kids that there are so many things to appreciate about ourselves, including our bodies, skin, eyes, and hair, as well as our inner qualities: our choices, kindness, respect, and so much more.

229MM X 229MM | 36PP | CASED BOARD BOOK

What Can I Be? A whole alphabet full of things girls and boys can do when they grow up. Whether they’re fascinated by animals, fire trucks, teaching, dancing, or any other thing, kids can grow up to be whatever they want! This book shows that there are no limits to what a kid can pursue.

229MM X 229MM | 36PP | CASED BOARD BOOK

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