UK Autumn 2018 Children's Catalogue by QPGUK4

AUTUMN 2018

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Th e Q u a r to G ro u p makes and sells great books that entertain, educate and enrich the lives of adults and children around the world. We create and own proprietary content, publishing books from a diverse portfolio of imprints that are creatively independent and expert in developing long-lasting content across specific niches of interest. We sell books across 50 countries and in 39 languages through a variety of traditional and non-traditional channels, while constantly looking for new ways to create and deliver content that people need.

Early Learning ........................................... 5 Picture Books ...........................................17 Non-ﬁction ...............................................35 Poetry & Fiction ......................................81 Activity Books ........................................87 CONTACT INFORMATION .................... 99 INDEX ...................................................... 101

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QUARTO GROUP First Editions, London. From the creative team that has won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for the last two years comes a new sub-imprint of Lincoln Children’s Books that’s devoted to debuts. Every year, First Editions will publish the six best children’s picture books from new authors and/or illustrators, using our publishing expertise to turn them into global brands. Funny, moving, character-led, quirky and inspiring, these are the new voices for a new generation.

NE W T O T HE FA MILY

becker&mayer! kids, Seattle. becker&mayer! kids publishes innovative licensed and unlicensed non-fiction books and book plus for kids on a wide spectrum of subjects. Each of our published titles are original, illustrated books presented in clever formats that may include unique add-ons that help kids get excited about the subject they are reading. Ivy Kids, Brighton. Ivy Kids produces beautiful books that will get kids making, creating, thinking, playing and dreaming. Covering all sorts of areas, including cool, contemporary kids’ crafts, awesome art activities, and fresh nonfiction topics, our books will get kids imagining, innovating, learning, and above all, having fun! Lincoln Children’s Books, London. Lincoln Children’s Books first began to publish for children in 1983 and today is considered one of the world’s most respected publishers on the topic of cultural diversity. The list also has a notable tradition in non-fiction publishing and is proud to publish in partnership with key institutions including the Natural History Museum and Amnesty International. The list is strongly supported by bookshops, libraries and institutions internationally, and prides itself in working with some of the world’s most innovative illustrators and storytellers. MoonDance Press, California. MoonDance Press is dedicated to entertaining, educating, and inspiring children with beautifully produced, content-rich books. Our Get Smarter series challenges kids’ brains while make learning fun. Our picture books inspire, educate, and entertain. Science, nature, and other STEAM titles inspire the inquisitive mind with fun and fascinating information and hands-on learning. The exquisitely produced Read-Aloud Classics series,

with unique and brilliant art, captures the essence of literature’s timeless masterpieces, introducing their characters and stories to the youngest minds. The literary world’s best poets and illustrators captivate young children in the Poetry for Kids series. MoonDance publishes books for dreamers, thinkers, doodlers, puzzlers … the moon watchers, the question askers, and of course, the book lovers. QED Publishing, London. Covering every topic from coding to craft and consolidating what is taught in schools, QED’s mission is simple – to put children at the centre of the adventure. Each QED book is designed with the aim of providing the skills and knowledge children need to think for themselves thus encouraging them to engage with the world around them. Text from expert authors and consultants is cleverly combined with either awe-inspiring photographs or perfectly suited illustrations, while bold, fresh design is guaranteed to capture – and keep – the child’s attention. Quarry Books, Beverly, North Shore. An offshoot of Rockport Publishers, Quarry Books was started in 1997 to extend Rockport Publisher’s business to a nonprofessional audience. Dedicated to providing instruction and inspiration to creative makers everywhere. Quarry Books offers authoritative, beautifully designed and illustrated inspiration and reference books for a wide range of enthusiasts including artists, illustrators, crafters, and cooks on subjects ranging from beekeeping and bread making to dog training and doll making. Quarto Children’s Books, London, is a co-edition publisher of innovative paperengineered books for children of all ages and all international markets. Founded in 1990, we create clever didactic titles using formats that inform and excite across a wide range of high-interest topics. Seagrass Press, California. Like the biome that inspired its name, the books published by Seagrass Press will nurture young readers as they grow. Children will learn about themselves and the fascinating world around them through entertaining stories, engaging nonfiction, and enchanting poetry. small world creations, Yate. Founded in 1997 small world creations makes novelty pre-

MEET THE FAMILY

school children’s books for the international coedition market. Valued for our innovation and imagination, small world specializes in multilingual co-editions of our own titles, but our formats can also be translated into licensed character or publishers’ own art versions, tailoring our creativity to suit many markets. From bobbly board books, through squirty bath books, to cute and cuddly cloth books, small world titles engage the senses and stimulate learning through play. Great books for little people! Walter Foster Jr., California. Walter Foster Jr. publishes fun and imaginative books and kits for children of all ages. Encouraging learning and exploring, Walter Foster Jr. titles cover a wide range of subjects, including art, edutainment, history, craft, nature, preschool concepts, and more. Building on the success of Walter Foster Publishing, a leader in the art instruction field for more than 90 years, Walter Foster Jr. develops high-quality, affordable books that spark excitement and curiosity. As a creator of content for children and families, Walter Foster Jr. strives to bring out that childlike wonderment in all of us and inspire lifelong interests. Wide Eyed Editions, London. Wide Eyed Editions was founded in 2014 and creates original non-fiction for children and families. Wide Eyed Editions believes that books should encourage curiosity about the world we live in, inspiring readers to set out on their own journey of discovery. The imprint champions contemporary illustration and physical books, bringing a new sense of wonder to classic themes in simple, quality formats that look and feel like beautiful objects. Wide Eyed books focus on key interests in the arts, natural history and armchair travel. words&pictures, London. At words&pictures, we make innovative and entertaining books for younger readers that open the door to their imagination. Our aim is to let them escape their own world, explore another one and return, enriched by the experience. Young Voyageur, Minneapolis. Young Voyageur publishes active non-fiction for boys on the subjects of science, outdoor adventure, and history with the goal of inspiring them. Learn, make, experience, grow!

EARLY LEARNING

EARLY LEARNING July & September 2018

SLIDE AND SEE WORDS & PICTURES Slide and See is a wonderful new board book series that is perfect for small hands and big imaginations! On the cover and each spread, children can pull a tab to extend the page and reveal an illustration hidden beneath…

Slide & See: Into the Wild For Small Hands and Big Imaginations

Matthew Morgan. Illustrated by Deborah van de Leijgraadf Slide and See: Into the Wild is a wonderful new board book that includes a surprising scene change on the cover and each spread. With the use of easy-to-pull page extenders, a picture of two adult elephants holding one another’s tails transforms into a scene of a whole family of elephant babies being led through the jungle. A picture of a quiet coral reef becomes a busy gathering of all kinds of colourful fishes!

July 2018 Slide & See: Things that Go 9781910277621 £8.99 10 pages, 180 x 180 mm, Board Book Colour illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Animals/General

Told in gentle rhyme that makes the most of wonderful illustrations by Deborah van de Leijgraaf (AKA Bora Illustrates), each spread offers wonder and delight; the perfect board book series for small hands and big imaginations!

Olivier Latyk was born in 1976 in Strasbourg. He’s been an illustrator of children’s books for 10 years. He also designs toys and works for international press such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe and many others.

Slide & See: Things that Go

Deborah van de Leijgraaf, also known as Bora Illustrates, is a designer of children’s books, cards and fabrics. She’s a busy bee who loves her work, but also wants to keep a balance and enjoy her family life with three kids, who give her a lot of inspiration and joy. She likes to ride her motorcycle, play her accordion and sew.

For Small Hands and Big Imaginations

Matthew Morgan. Illustrated by Olivier Latyk Slide and See: Things That Go is part of a wonderful new board book series that include surprising scene changes on the cover and each spread. With the use of easy-to-pull page extenders, a picture of a single digger in the city becomes part of a bustling construction team! A picture of a single pane flying in a clear sky becomes a scene in which lots of planes are soaring and loop-the-looping in a fantastic display. Told in gentle rhyme that makes the most of wonderful illustrations by Olivier Latyk, each spread offers wonder and delight; the perfect board book series for small hands and big imaginations!

September 2018 Slide & See: Into the Wild 9781910277614 £8.99 10 pages, 180 x 180 mm, Board Book Colour illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Animals/General

EARLY LEARNING September 2018 LITTLE CONCEPTS

ABC ANIMALS Alpaca, Bonobo, and Chinchilla – 26 Cool New Animals to Discover Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team. Illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius A fun approach to learning the ABCs with 26 cool and unusual animals.

Walter Foster Jr 9781633226289 £8.99/$12.95 US/$16.95 CAN 36 pages, 178 x 178 mm, Board Book 30 colour illustrations Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Concepts/Alphabet

A fun and refreshing approach to learning the ABCs for preschool and beyond, ABC Animals makes learning the alphabet interactive and fun for children and parents alike. Exploring 26 cool and unusual animals from alpaca to chinchilla, and emu to meerkat, this book inspires out-of-the-box creativity for curious young readers. Multi-talented illustrator Ingela P. Arrhenius brilliantly pairs bold illustrations with fun, engaging text that creates a world of fun and learning for young, developing minds everywhere. Each new page introduces a letter of the alphabet with bold and beautiful artwork, going beyond typical animals like bears, cats, and dogs, and highlighting an unexpected list of different animals from around the world – such as ibis and wombat. Engaging, colourful illustrations on each page ensure parents and children will love learning new animals and the alphabet together, making ABC Animals the perfect resource to introduce the basics in a new, refreshing way.

October 2018 ABC FOR ME

ABC WHAT CAN SHE BE? Girls Can Be Anything They Want To Be, from A to Z Written and illustrated by Jessie Ford A fun and inspiring approach to learning the ABCs for little girls with big dreams.

Walter Foster Jr 9781633226241 £10.99/$16.95 US/$21.95 CAN 36 pages, 229 x 229 mm, Board Book 75 colour illustrations Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Girls & Women

An inspiring and refreshing approach to learning the ABCs for little girls with big dreams, ABC What Can She Be? makes learning the alphabet interactive and fun for preschool children and older. Exploring 26 different career paths, from astronaut to zookeeper, and everything in between, this book inspires girls to dream big and be anything they want to be – not even the sky is the limit! Talented illustrator Jessie Ford artfully pairs vibrant illustrations with fun, engaging text that opens up a world of possibilities for young, developing minds everywhere. Each page introduces a letter of the alphabet with bold and eye-catching artwork, highlighting a well-rounded list of careers that are fun, challenging, and make a big impact in their own way. A fun family read with playful, empowering text, ABC What Can She Be? is a great way for parents to introduce their small children to the bright futures before them.

EARLY LEARNING August 2018

ANIMOSAICS: CAN YOU FIND IT? Surya Sajnani

A colourful and beautiful, large-format ‘search and ﬁnd’ board book from the creator of Wee Gallery.

words & pictures 9781910277775 £9.99 20 pages, 239 x 310 mm, Board Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Concepts/Size & Shape

This large-format board book from the creator of Wee Gallery is wonderfully colourful and packed with everyday objects for children to look for and learn from. Each page focuses on a different colour and contains a series of objects hidden within the large, mosaic-inspired pictures. Additional questions will encourage the reader to find and recognise different shapes as they turn each page of the book. A joy to look at and a delight to hold, Animosaics: Can you Find It? is a unique and beautifully produced book for children of all ages. Surya Sajnani grew up in India, and graduated with a degree in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology before finding her passion in design. Surya has a wealth of experience in the industry and has trained with some of India’s leading designers. Surya moved to the US in 2000, and founded Wee Gallery with her husband, Dave Pinto, after their first child was born in 2002. Surya’s style is inspired by Indian Folk art and is characterised by bold strokes and graphic compositions. Wee Gallery products have won numerous awards, and are carried by museum shops and stores worldwide.

ALSO AVAILABLE ANIMOSAICS: CAN YOU FIND ME? Board Book • 9781910277225 £9.99

EARLY LEARNING September 2018

TALES FROM NATURE QED PUBLISHING Introducing nature to little ones, these books provide simple, entertaining storylines with an animal character as the focus.

Tales From Nature: Owl Magali Attiogbé Join Owl in the wild to find out what he does at night. Introducing nature to little ones, this book provides a simple, entertaining storyline with an owl character as the focus. Each page includes a window or a flap to encourage children to read on and discover more. Bright and colourful illustrations are sure to engage young children as they learn about the owl, from a cute description, to what he eats and where he lives.

Tales From Nature: Owl 9781784934156 £6.99 18 pages, 170 x 170 mm, Board Book Colour illustrations Rights: World excl. N America Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Birds Tales From Nature: Squirrel 9781784934101 £6.99 18 pages, 170 x 170 mm, Board Book Colour illustrations Rights: World excl. N America Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Squirrels

Magali Attiogbé was born in Atakpamé in Togo, but moved to France at the age of 3. Throughout her life she has enjoyed painting and sculpture, and in 2002 she obtained an illustration DMA at the Estienne school in Paris. Since then, she has worked on a variety of media such as posters, books and toys. Alongside her work as an illustrator, she enjoys sewing and singing – sometimes even both at the same time!

Tales From Nature: Squirrel Magali Attiogbé Join Squirrel in the wild to find out what he does each day. Introducing nature to little ones, these books provide simple, entertaining storylines with a squirrel character as the focus. Each page includes a window or a flap to encourage children to read on and discover more. Bright and colourful illustrations are sure to engage young children as they learn about squirrel’s day, from a cute description, to what he eats and where he lives.

EARLY LEARNING September 2018

BATH BUDDIES QED PUBLISHING Apply water to the beautiful scenes in these Bath Buddies books to transform the artwork into full colour. Bath Buddies are reversible with a concertina format complete with suckers, so the books can be fixed to the bath or tiles during bath time. Apply water to the beautiful scenes and the artwork transforms into full colour. Guaranteed to keep babies entertained during their bath, Bath Buddies will also help with very early vision and language skills.

Bath Buddies: On the Farm Belinda Chen Bath Buddies: On the Farm features a gallery of cute farm animals and the noises they make, with an action-packed farm scene on the reverse. Perfect for interactive play – spotting and ‘colouring’ the animals as you make the noises.

Bath Buddies: Things That Go Belinda Chen Bath Buddies: Things That Go features a gallery of fun vehicles and the noises they make, with an action-packed vehicle scene on the reverse. Perfect for interactive play – spotting and ‘colouring’ the machines as you make the noises.

Bath Buddies: On the Farm 9781786033055 £7.99 8 pages, 135 x 135 mm, Bath Book Rights: World excl. North America and South America Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Farm Animals Bath Buddies: Things That Go 9781786033079 £7.99 8 pages, 135 x 135 mm, Bath Book Rights: World excl. North America and South America Juvenile Nonfiction/Transportation/General

Belinda Chen is a freelance illustrator, printmaker and book artist based in East London. Her passion for drawing and art began from a very early age. Growing up in a small, family-run ceramic factory in North Taiwan, Belinda imagined the factory as a giant playground. It has inspired her to create from childhood striving to create dream-like utopia to be enjoyed by both children and adults of all ages.

EARLY LEARNING S e p t e m b e r/O c t o b e r 2 0 1 8

WEE GALLERY QED PUBLISHING Two new beautiful soft cloth books to add to the Friendly Faces series.

Wee Gallery Friendly Faces Little hands can explore this loveable collection of animals with these soft, fold-out cloth books. Presented in a sweet gift box, this is the perfect baby’s first soft book! The pages are made with extra padding for an ultra-soft feel, making them ideal for the pram, cot or play mat – and they’re machine washable! High contrast black and white illustrations stimulate visual development and engages baby’s attention, and crinkly ears heighten the senses.

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The Wee Gallery range of books for pre-schoolers marry fresh design with engaging educational content. The result of a fantastic partnership between Wee Gallery and QED Publishing, the beautiful illustrations, bold lines, whimsical animals, and repeating patterns are designed to stimulate visual development in young infants.

Wee Gallery Friendly Faces: Forest Surya Sajnani Meet Deer, Fox, Rabbit, Owl, Bear and Squirrel as the pages unfold in this gorgeous cloth book.

October 2018 Wee Gallery Friendly Faces: Forest 9781786033536 £9.99 6 pages, 125 x 125 mm, Cloth Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile/Fiction/ Animals/General September 2018 Wee Gallery Friendly Faces: Farm 9781786033550 £9.99 6 pages, 125 x 125 mm, Cloth Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile/Fiction/ Farm Animals

Surya Sajnani grew up in India, and graduated with a degree in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology before finding her passion in design. Surya has a wealth of experience in the industry and has trained with some of India’s leading designers. Surya moved to the US in 2000, and founded Wee Gallery with her husband, Dave Pinto, after their first child was born in 2002. Surya’s style is inspired by Indian Folk art and is characterised by bold strokes and graphic compositions. Wee Gallery products have won numerous awards, and are carried by museum shops and stores worldwide.

Wee Gallery Friendly Faces: Farm Surya Sajnani Discover favourite farm characters, such as Cow, Sheep, Pig, Chicken, Horse and Goose.

EARLY LEARNING September 2018

MAGIC WINDOWS WORDS & PICTURES A fun and imaginative board book with sliding magic windows which reveal dinosaurs in funny situations.

There’s a Dinosaur in My House! Pat Cahill. Illustrated by Pintachan A humorous book for preschool children with 8 magic windows. The window mechanism slides across the vibrant dinosaur artwork to reveal the funny situation each one is in. There’s a Dinosaur in My House! imagines a child waking up with a T. Rex in the shower, a Triceratops on the toilet and an Iguanadon in his wardrobe.

There’s a Dinosaur in My House! 9781786033130 £6.99 10 pages, 160 x 160 mm, Board Book Rights: World excl. North and South America Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures What Do Your Pets Do All Day? 9781786033154 £6.99 10 pages, 160 x 160 mm, Board Book Rights: World excl. North and South America Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Pets

Pat Cahill is a British comedian who was educated at the University of East Anglia. From winning Chortle Best Newcomer and Hackney Empire New Act Awards in 2012, Pat has gone on to become a perennially daft presence on the alternative comedy scene in the UK and internationally.

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What Do Your Pets Do All Day? Pat Cahill. Illustrated by Pintachan A humorous book for preschool children with 8 magic windows. The window mechanism slides across the vibrant animal artwork to reveal a funny situation they’re in. What Do Your Pets Do All Day? takes a funny look at what pets such as cats, dogs and hamsters might do while you’re out of the house.

Pintachan is an illustrator and designer who lives in the north of Spain. He is a confessed licorice lover, enthusiast of old sci-fi movies and collector of children’s illustrated books.

EARLY LEARNING October 2018

SLIDE SURPRISE WORDS & PICTURES Slide Surprise is a new series using sliding mechanisms to create fun, lively stories in vibrant colours with subjects that children will identify with.

Slide Surprise: Come & Play Ana Seixas Come and Play! invites the reader to join in with activities they will be familiar with in an indoor soft play setting. Vibrant, contemporary illustrations coupled with the innovative sliding parts will enrich young readers’ imaginations.

Slide Surprise: Come & Play 9781786033178 £6.99 10 pages, 130 x 130 mm, Board Book Rights: World excl. N & S America Juvenile Fiction/Imagination & Play Slide Surprise: Go Wild! 9781786033192 £6.99 10 pages, 130 x 130 mm, Board Book Rights: World excl. N & S America Juvenile Fiction/Imagination & Play

Ana Seixas is a Portuguese graphic designer and illustrator whose work is bold, humorous and child-friendly. She has worked as a freelance commercial graphic designer for businesses, art galleries and magazines, and now dedicates most of her time to screenprinting and illustration. She is based in the beautiful city of Porto, where she lives with her two cats.

Slide Surprise: Go Wild! Ana Seixas Go Wild! uses a jungle setting and includes many favourite animal characters. Vibrant, contemporary illustrations coupled with the innovative sliding parts will enrich young readers’ imaginations.

EARLY LEARNING October 2018

LITTLE FACES WORDS & PICTURES Venetian paper technology brings the animals’ faces and actions to life in this gorgeous board book, ideal for busy little ﬁngers. A charming series which teaches children emotional intelligence and the skills to recognise different facial expressions. Exciting paper technology meets playful storytelling in this stunning board book that’s sure to captivate younger children. Simply by turning the page, the Venetian movement causes the animals’ to move and animate the story as it’s being read. The effect is both fun and exciting, and an effective way of enhancing storytelling and learning about different facial expressions and the emotions they convey.

Little Faces: It’s Party Time for Penguin Matthew Morgan. Illustrated by Carles Ballesteros It’s party time for penguin and all the other arctic animals! Watch as the frosty critters play fun party games, but whose birthday is it really?

Little Faces: It’s Party Time for Penguin 9781786033215 £7.99 8 pages, 144 x 144 mm, Board Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Baby Animals Little Faces: Fox Is Up to Something 9781786033222 £6.99 8 pages, 144 x 144 mm, Board Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Baby Animals

Matthew Morgan is a children’s author and editor who lives in London with his wife, three children and dog, Dotty. He loves making books that are fun, and that open a child’s imagination to the world around them. Carles Ballesteros was born in Badalona, near Barcelona, in 1977. He now lives in Santiago de Chile and has lived there since 2011, where he teaches illustration classes at the local University and works as an illustrator for various publishers. Carles uses a mixture of traditional drawing skills with digital techniques to create his work.

Little Faces: Fox Is Up to Something Matthew Morgan. Illustrated by Carles Ballesteros Fox is up to something, but what could it be? The other woodland animals watch as fox sneaks and creeps through the trees, but in the end, her surprise is not what they thought!

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EARLY LEARNING October 2018

WHIZZY WHEELS ACADEMY QED PUBLISHING A picture book series for vehicle-mad pre-schoolers.

Whizzy Wheels Academy: Tractor Peter Bently. Illustrated by Mike Yamada Join Tractor as she learns all about becoming a farm vehicle at the Whizzy Wheels Academy. The story explores her journey of discovery – she learns not just about her purpose but about herself. She must overcome a challenge and learn a valuable lesson encouraging the reader to cheer their hero on as the story unfolds.

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Whizzy Wheels Academy: Tractor 9781786033093 £6.99 20 pages, 203 x 203 mm, Board Book Colour illustrations Rights: World excl. N & S America Juvenile Nonfiction/Transportation/Cars & Trucks Whizzy Wheels Academy: Fire Engine 9781786033116 £6.99 20 pages, 203 x 203 mm, Board Book Colour illustrations Rights: World excl. N & S America Juvenile Nonfiction/Transportation/Cars & Trucks

Peter Bently is married with two children, and lives in the south of England. He studied languages at Oxford University and has written over 40 titles, one of which led to him being awarded the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2011. Mike Yamada is an animator and illustrator based in Pasadena, California. Mike has contributed to the development of many feature animations, including Puss in Boots, Kung Fu Panda 2, How to Train Your Dragon and Big Hero 6.

Whizzy Wheels Academy: Fire Engine Peter Bently. Illustrated by Mike Yamada Join Fire Engine as he learns all about becoming an emergency services vehicle at the Whizzy Wheels Academy. The story explores his journey of discovery – he learns not just about his purpose but about himself. He must overcome a challenge and learn a valuable lesson encouraging the reader to cheer their hero on as the story unfolds.

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PICTURE BOOKS

PICTURE BOOKS S e p t e m b e r/O c t o b e r 2 0 1 8

STORYTIME QED PUBLISHING Beautifully illustrated, QED Storytime picture books introduce children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories.

Storytime: Not-So-Brave Penguin Steve Smallman Posy the penguin is scared of many things – snowstorms, loud noises, the dark – but when her adventurous friend Percy goes missing, Posy plucks up the courage to overcome her fears and goes on an excursion to find him. After an intrepid journey, Posy finds an injured Percy in a dark cave. She rescues him and brings him home, realising in the end just how brave she can really be. A heartwarming story about friendship, being brave and overcoming fears when it really matters, this picture book is sure to delight and entertain.

Storytime: True Friends Duba Kolanovic When Fox meets a goose who has been left by her flock, he decides to help her catch up with her migrating friends. Fox and Goose go on an epic journey through the city and across the sea, to return Goose to her flock. Once the chase is over, Goose realises how much fun she’s had with her new friend. A beautiful story about discovering true friendship and helping others, sure to appeal to children and parents. Sweet animal characters and stunning watercolour artwork combine for an endearing story, perfect for bedtime.

Storytime: The Prettiest Flower Anna Shuttlewood Hedgehog loves her garden. Passers-by often stop to admire her beautiful flowers. But one day Hedgehog wakes to find her pretty garden ruined! Who has eaten all her plants? Hedgehog blames each of her friends, but it wasn’t any of them. Then Hedgehog has an idea. After working all day tidying and replanting her garden, she sets a trap to catch the culprit. It is revealed to be a little caterpillar who has been eating her plants. Hedgehog confronts him, but they soon become good friends. Then one day Hedgehog finds the prettiest flower she has ever seen has appeared in her garden. But where did it come from? This beautiful story about hardwork, forgiveness and compromise is sure to appeal to children and parents. Sweet animal characters and stunning watercolour artwork combine for an endearing story, perfect for bedtime.

October 2018 Storytime: Not So Brave Penguin 9781912413898 £7.99 24 pages, 275 x 250 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. N America Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Birds September 2018 Storytime: True Friends 9781912413911 £7.99 24 pages, 275 x 250 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. N America Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Foxes September 2018 Storytime: The Prettiest Flower 9781912413836 £5.99 24 pages, 275 x 250 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. N America Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Nocturnal

Steve Smallman has been illustrating children’s books for almost 30 years and writing his own stories for slightly less. He also teaches illustration workshops in schools, including mural-painting. Steve is the author of Smelly Peter the Great Pea Eater (Winner of the Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2009) and The Lamb Who Came for Dinner (Shortlisted for the Red House Children’s Book Award and read by Meatloaf on CITV’s Bookaboo). When he’s not working, Steve enjoys films, television, gardening and walking in the countryside. Duba Kolanovic lives in the lovely Mediterranean town of Zadar on the Croatian Adriatic coast. With a uniquely recognizable style, her love of nature is clearly present, from her adorable animals to her atmospheric landscapes. Anna Shuttlewood studied mural painting and fine arts at the National Academy of Arts in Bulgaria. Her murals can be seen across Europe, including in the National Library in Sofia, the Royal Hospital in Bath and the Bloom Hotel in Brussels. She has also turned her talents to children’s illustration and designing greetings cards. She is represented by advocate art and has worked on illustrations for a variety of publishers, including HarperCollins, Paragon and QED.

PICTURE BOOKS October 2018

BALTHAZAR THE GREAT Kirsten Sims

A visually stunning picture book about Balthazar, the world’s greatest violinplaying polar bear, and his epic journey home from the circus, dealing with the timely themes of displacement and polar bear habitats.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781786031266 £6.99 40 pages, 250 x 250 mm, Paperback Rights: UK, ANZ Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Bears

Balthazar is the world ‘s greatest violin-playing polar bear. At least, he used to be the greatest. Now he’s the only polar bear left in all the world’s circuses. He misses his home and his friends, but above all he misses his Grandpa Balthazar, who gave him his first violin. One day, Balthazar is set free. He sets off on an epic journey home… and eventually, after travelling across mountains, oceans and deserts, he sees a familiar face. A visually stunning, lyrical picture about a polar bear’s journey home from up-and-coming talent Kirsten Sims.

August 2018

THE NIGHT DRAGON Naomi Howarth

A beautiful picture book about dragons, friendship and individuality from the author of The Crow’s Tale and Tug of War.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781786031037 £11.99 32 pages, 290 x 235 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical

‘I wish I could fly, and breathe fire, and fill the sky with great grey, sooty clouds,’ Maud said to her friend, Mouse. Maud is picked on by the other dragons, so she stays cooped up in her cave, sad and lonely. But when the chance comes, will her friend Mouse help her pluck up the courage to fly? A beautiful picture book about individuality and friendship from Naomi Howarth, whose first book, The Crow’s Tale, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.

ALSO AVAILABLE THE CROW’S TALE PB • 9781847806154 £6.99 TUG OF WAR PB • 9781847808516 £6.99

PICTURE BOOKS October 2018

THE ANTLERED SHIP The Fan Brothers

An inquisitive fox sets off on a seafaring voyage with a crew of deer and pigeons in this enchanting tale of friendship and adventure.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781786031051 £12.99 48 pages, 203 x 280 mm, Hardcover Rights: UK, ANZ Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Foxes

Marco the fox has a lot of questions, like: how deep does the sun go when it sinks into the sea? And why don’t trees ever talk? But none of the other foxes share his curiosity. So when a magnificent ship adorned with antlers and with a deer for a captain arrives at the dock looking for a crew, Marco volunteers, hoping to find foxes who are as inquisitive as he is that can answer his questions. The crew finds adventure and intrigue on their journey. And, at last, Marco finds the answer to his most important question of all: What’s the best way to find a friend you can talk to?

ALSO AVAILABLE THE NIGHT GARDENER HB • 9781847809391 £12.99

OCEAN MEETS SKY HB • 9781786032058 £12.99

August 2018

TUG OF WAR Naomi Haworth

The gorgeous second book from the Waterstones Children’s Book Prizeshortlisted author Naomi Howarth teaches that wit and wisdom are more important than size and physical strength, and friendship is what matters most.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781847808516 £6.99 32 pages, 275 x 240 mm, Paperback Rights: World Juvenile Fiction/Animals/General

Tortoise is on the hunt for a friend, but only encounters huge Elephant and Hippo, who are mean about his small size and wrinkly skin. But though Tortoise isn’t big, he is certainly brainy! He sets out to show Elephant and Hippo that biggest doesn’t necessarily mean best by challenging them to a tug of war. They sneeringly accept – but little do they know that they have really agreed to fight each other! This funny, heartwarming retelling from Naomi Howarth, whose first book, The Crow’s Tale, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, teaches children that wit and wisdom are more important than size and physical strength and, ultimately, friendship is what matters most.

ALSO AVAILABLE THE CROW’S TALE PB • 9781847806154 £6.99

THE NIGHT DRAGON HB • 9781786031037 £11.99

PICTURE BOOKS July 2018

THE SECRET LIFE OF A TIGER Przemyslaw Wechterowicz

The Secret Life of a Tiger is a witty, warm, and beautifully illustrated picture book about a tiger with a hilarious series of night-time secrets told with entertaining and characterful illustrations by a star of the Polish illustration scene.

words & pictures 9781910277812 £6.99 32 pages, 305 x 260 mm, Paperback Colour illustrations Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc.

Tiger is a cat with simple pleasures. He likes to spend his days wandering about, chatting with friends and having a little snack. And despite the jungle gossip concerning his appetite, he ‘s really rather sensitive. It ‘s only at night that his strange – and heartwarming – hobbies come to light. The Secret Life of a Tiger is a wonderfully funny and irreverent picture book that reminds us that sometimes even fearsome creatures have a softer side.

September 2018

I LOVE YOU, BUNNY Alina Surnaite

A beautiful, reassuring heart-warming story about being afraid of the dark that is perfect for reading at bedtime.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781847808769 £6.99 24 pages, 275 x 240 mm, Paperback Rights: World Juvenile Fiction/Bedtime & Dreams

Suzy is afraid to go to sleep, because a monster might come when she’s sleeping. Mummy tells her not to worry, as Bunny will chase the monsters away. But at the break of dawn, a shadow creeps into the room, and Bunny disappears… Suzy is scared and runs straight to her Mummy. However, when Misty the cat creeps into the room, holding Bunny in his mouth, Suzy realises that, though things can look scary in the dark, really there’s nothing to be afraid of. A beautiful, reassuring heart-warming story about being afraid of the dark that is perfect for reading at bedtime.

PICTURE BOOKS November 2018

APPLE CAKE Dawn Casey

A book to celebrate the natural world and be thankful for what you have.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781786032157 £11.99/$17.99 US/$21.99 CAN 32 pages, 270 x 216 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Fiction/Holidays & Celebrations/Thanksgiving

In this simple rhyming story, a child says thank you for the gifts nature provides, from hazelnuts in the hedge to apples from the tree, eggs from the hens, and milk from the cow. Eventually, the family has enough ingredients to make something special… a delicious apple cake! This sweet picture book encourages children to be grateful for the world around them, and is the perfect read for Thanksgiving. A recipe for apple cake is provided at the end.

September 2018

SHHH! Barroux

A charming bedtime story from the hugely talented French illustrator Barroux.

words & pictures 9781910277782 £11.99 32 pages, 250 x 250 mm, Hardcover Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Fiction/Bedtime & Dreams

This charming bedtime story takes the reader on a journey through a child ‘s imagination to a series of dreamy landscapes where animals ready themselves for asleep. The simple, lyrical text and charming illustrations will gently lull even the most reluctant sleeper, providing a calming way for parents and carers to say goodnight.

PICTURE BOOKS October 2018 THE STORY ORCHESTRA

SLEEPING BEAUTY Jessica Courtney-Tickle In this retelling of the classic ballet story, bring Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty to life by pressing the musical notes on each page.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781786030931 £14.99/$22.99 US/$27.99 CAN 24 pages, 265 x 304 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Fiction/Fairy Tales & Folklore/Adaptations

Join the King and Queen as they throw a party for their new baby, Princess Aurora. But when a terrible guest arrives and places a curse on princess, the kingdom must find the one special person who can defeat it… Read the story and then turn to the back of the book to read about the music clips. This is the third title in the Story Orchestra series, following on from The Four Seasons and The Nutcracker. Jessica Courtney-Tickle is an illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in July 2014. Her absolute favourite thing to draw or paint is nature, finding a focus on foliage of any kind as well as children’s stories about adventure and exploration. She also has a penchant for drawing theatre from music makers to dancers and even singing animals. Jessica is most influenced by vintage picture books, travel posters and folk art as well as numerous painters and printmakers.

ALSO AVAILABLE THE STORY ORCHESTRA: FOUR SEASONS IN ONE DAY HB • 9781847808776 • £14.99 THE STORY ORCHESTRA: THE NUTCRACKER HB • 9781786030689 • £14.99

PICTURE BOOKS August 2018

TAKING FLIGHT How the Wright Brothers Conquered the Skies Adam Hancher Follow the fearless highs and dangerous lows of the Wright brothers in their quest to take to the skies.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781786031235 £6.99 32 pages, 290 x 235 mm, Paperback Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/ Science & Technology

The pioneering Wright brothers dared to dream of being the first men in the world to fly… but would they ever see their dreams take flight? The golden age of aviation is brought vividly to life in this story of determination, ingenuity and courage from Adam Hancher.

October 2018

ELLA QUEEN OF JAZZ Helen Hancocks

The inspiring, true story of how a remarkable friendship between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe was born – and how they worked together to overcome prejudice and adversity.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781786031259 £6.99 32 pages, 290 x 235 mm, Paperback Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/ Women

Ella Fitzgerald sang the blues and she sang them good. Ella and her fellas were on the way up! It seemed like nothing could stop her, until the biggest club in town refused to let her play… and all because of her colour. But when all hope seemed lost, little did Ella imagine that a Hollywood star would step in to help.

PICTURE BOOKS August 2018

GOING TO SCHOOL Rose Blake

Explore a day in the life of a little girl at school with an unfolding visual narrative that young children will have fun making out for themselves.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781786031242 £6.99 32 pages, 276 x 235 mm, Paperback Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/School & Education

Explore a day in the life of a little girl at school in this book that takes you from breakfast to bedtime. Meet her classmates and try to spot what each friend is up to in every lesson throughout the book. Can you guess what they want to be when they grow up? A gentle introduction to the school day for little ones, with an unfolding visual narrative that young children will have fun making out for themselves.

September 2018

BOBBY’S GOT A BRAND NEW CAR Zidrou

It’s the ultimate dream! One day, young Bobby buys his own car with his own money and drives about town like a cool grown-up in this stunning road trip of a picture book.

words & pictures 9781786033529 £6.99 32 pages, 270 x 250 mm, Trade Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Fiction/Transportation/Cars & Trucks

Bobby is having the best day ever! Not only has he bought a car with his own money but he spends the day driving round town like a grown up. He even has to pick up Mum and Dad! Bobby’s amazing day turns out to be a wonderful dream and, after having such a good time, Bobby wonders what amazing things he can dream of next. This stylish, retro celebration of the power of dreams and imagination is the perfect bedtime read – especially for children who like cool cars!

PICTURE BOOKS September 2018

THE BEAR, THE PIANO, THE DOG AND THE FIDDLE David Litchfield Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this big-hearted sequel to the bestselling The Bear and the Piano teaches that friendship, like good music, lasts forever.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781847809179 £11.99 40 pages, 300 x 220 mm, Hardcover Rights: World excl. United States Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Bears

Hector and his dog Hugo have made music together through good times, bad times and even some crazy times. But when Hugo learns to play the fiddle, and gets the chance to play with Bear’s Big Band, Hector’s jealousy gets the better of him. Can Hector swallow his pride and learn to be for happy for his friend? Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this big-hearted sequel to the bestselling The Bear and the Piano teaches that friendship, like good music, lasts forever. David Litchfield first started to draw when he was very young, creating Star Wars and Indiana Jones ‘mash up’ comics for his older brother and sister. His first picture book with Lincoln Children’s Books, The Bear and the Piano, won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize (Illustrated Book Category) and became a bestseller in the UK and US. It was shortlisted for eight other awards in the UK including the Sheffield Children’s Book Award and the Independent Bookshop Week Award, and has sold in over 20 languages. David has since illustrated The Building Boy by Ross Montgomery (Faber & Faber, 2016), and his second book, Grandad Grandad’ss Secret G Giant, was published in April 2017. David lives in Bedford with his family.

ALSO AVAILABLE BE S TSE L L E R

THE BEAR AND THE PIANO HB • 9781847807175 • £11.99 THE BEAR AND THE PIANO PB • 9781847807182 • £6.99 THE BEAR AND THE PIANO SOUND BOOK HB • 9781786030740 • £14.99

PICTURE BOOKS September 2018

THE BEST SOUND IN THE WORLD Cindy Wume

In this gorgeous debut picture book, a lion goes in search of the best sound in the world, but ends up ﬁnding a friend.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781786031693 £11.99 32 pages, 276 x 235 mm, Hardcover Rights: World excl. United States Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc.

Roy is a lion and a sound catcher. He catches the sounds of the city and makes them into music, trying to avoid the annoying attentions of his neighbour, Jemmy. Feeling that his music isn’t good enough, he goes on a journey to find the best sound in the world for inspiration. He hears the pitter-patter of the rain in the forest, the wind whistling through the desert and the hustle and bustle of the souk at sunrise, but none of it helps – he can’t decide which is the best sound. Just as he’s about to give up, he hears a familiar voice: can Jemmy teach him that perhaps there are lots of beautiful sounds, not just one, and that, for Jemmy, Roy’s own music is the best sound of all? Cindy Wume is a freelance illustrator from Tainan, Taiwan. After finishing her bachelor degree of foreign languages and literatures, she came to the UK to study MA Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art in 2014, having a strong passion for drawing and illustration. Gouache, linear, marker, ink, dip-pen and coloured pencils are the main materials she uses for her artwork. She typically draws inspiration from her observations of humanity, a sense of place and her own imagination for her book projects. The Best Sound in the World is her first picture book.

ALSO AVAILABLE V CORALIE AND THE LION HB • 9781786030313 £11.99 IF ALL THE WORLD WERE HB • 9781786030597 £12.99

PICTURE BOOKS August 2018

HAVE YOU HEARD? Hannah Dale

In this beautifully illustrated picture book we discover that you shouldn’t always believe everything you hear and that, sometimes, gossip can get out of hand!

words & pictures 9781786033505 £6.99 32 pages, 280 x 130 mm, Trade Paperback Rights: World Juvenile Fiction/Animals/General

Have you heard? There’s a fox on the prowl with a terrible growl! But is Mr Fox really as scary as all the other animals think? In this beautifully illustrated picture book we discover that you shouldn’t always believe everything you hear and that, sometimes, gossip can get out of hand! With rhythmic text building and repeating on each spread, this is a story to read aloud with young children, complete with voices and actions.

September 2018

DRAGONS FATHER AND SON Alexandre Lacroix

A funny and moving story about the bonds between fathers and children, with a positive, peaceful message – and all the magic and mayhem you’d hope for in a tale about dragons.

words & pictures 9781786033512 £6.99 32 pages, 300 x 238 mm, Trade Paperback Rights: World excl. North America, Exclusive Juvenile Fiction/Fantasy & Magic

To prove to his father that he is a real dragon, young Drake is sent to the local village to cause some mischief and start a fire. But Drake has only ever breathed fire to roast a tasty caterpillar. How will be burn down a whole house? Or a school? Or even an old wooden shack? Has Drake got what it takes to make his father proud? A funny and moving story about the bonds between fathers and children, with a positive, peaceful message – and all the magic and mayhem you’d hope for in a tale about dragons.

PICTURE BOOKS September 2018

MY FRIEND SLEEP Laura Baker. Illustrated by Hannah Peck

A beautiful and exciting story book for bedtime, helping parents tackle the common issue of night terrors in young children.

words & pictures 9781786032980 £11.99 32 pages, 290 x 235 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Fiction/Bedtime & Dreams

Journey with the main character through her dreams, alongside her friend Sleep. Greet friendly aliens, ride on a dragon’s back and meet a scary monster, who turns out to be not-so scary after all. With Sleep by your side, nothing is as terrifying as it seems.

October 2018

THE SNOWBEAR Sean Taylor

The Snowbear is a spellbinding story about the magic of snow and the power of a child’s imagination.

words & pictures 9781786033499 £6.99 32 pages, 276 x 235 mm, Trade Paperback Rights: World Juvenile Fiction/Animals/General

Snow comes in the night, and Iggy and Martina make a snowbear. But then a sledge ridge takes them deep into the woods. How will they get back home again? The Snowbear is a spellbinding story about the magic of snow and the power of a child’s imagination. With a simple text and beautiful illustrations, it will be read again and again. Themes of friendship, loyalty, and bravery make it a great choice for story time, as a bedtime read or on car trips. Children will love the crisp, wintry setting brought to life by Claire Alexander’s art.

PICTURE BOOKS November 2018

HOW RUDE Clare Helen Welsh. Illustrated by Olivier Tallec

A simply hilarious story with bold illustrations, a strong message and a laugh on every page.

words & pictures 9781786033598 £11.99 32 pages, 250 x 250 mm, Hardcover illustrations ??? Rights: World exc North America, Exclusive Juvenile Fiction/Humorous Stories

Just try not to laugh with every page turn of this book as Duck gets ruder and ruder and Dot’s tea party gets more and more chaotic… When Duck shows up at Dot’s tea party, Dot has no idea what is about to happen, or just how rude a guest Duck will prove to be. From licking sandwich fillings and throwing away the bread to spitting tea everywhere, Duck just gets ruder and ruder! Just how will Dot react to such rude behaviour? A simple yet hilarious story with an important message and touching ending. Clare Helen Welsh is a children’s book author who lives in Devon. In 2013 Clare won the Margaret Carey Scholarship for Picture book Writers and in 2014 she received the silver medal at The Greenhouse Funny Prize for her debut picture book Aerodynamics of Biscuits. She teaches primary school and has over ten years’ experience in Early Years and Key Stage One. Olivier Tallec was born in Brittany, France. Following his graduation from the Ecole Supérieure des Arts Appliqués Duperré, he began working as a graphic designer. He has since devoted himself to illustration for presses (Elle, Le Monde, Libération) while illustrating more than one hundred books, including Who Done it? (Chronicle) and Louis I, King of the Sheep (Enchanted Lion). Today, Olivier writes and illustrates in Paris.

PICTURE BOOKS July 2018

JOY Corrinne Averiss. Illustrated by Isabelle Follath

A feel-good story about family, happiness and empathy.

words & pictures 9781910277652 £11.99 32 pages, 290 x 235 mm, Hardcover + Jacket Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Family/General

Fern’s Nanna has not been herself of late. And when Mum remarks that all the joy seems to have gone out of her life, Fern decides to fetch the joy back. With her catching kit at the ready, she goes in search of joy, finding it all sorts of unusual places. But joy doesn’t fit in a box, or a bag, or a tin! How will she manage to bring some back to Nanna? Emotional, funny and uplifting, this beautiful picture book has a strong message about empathy and maintaining loving relationships with our grandparents.

July 2018

READY TO RIDE Sébastien Pelon

A funny, feel good book with a can-do attitude for anyone who’s ever tried to ride a bike, about freedom, friendship and the joy of riding a bike without stabilisers for the very ﬁrst time.

words & pictures 9781910277720 £11.99 32 pages, 283 x 250 mm, Hardcover Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Health & Daily Living/Daily Activities

A little boy is told to play outside by his mum, and bumps into an imaginary friend with whom he goes for a bike ride. At first he finds it difficult to keep up, but with the imaginary friend’s help he takes off the bike’s stabilisers and learns to freewheel – all the way home. A marvelous book with a can do attitude.

PICTURE BOOKS September 2018

AT THE END OF HOLYROOD LANE Dimity Powell. Illustrated by Nicky Johnston

At the End of Holyrood Lane provides a sensitive glimpse into one aspect of domestic violence and how it can affect young lives. Designed to be visually arresting, emotionally incisive, and ultimately uplifting, it is a tale of anxiety shown through the eyes of a small child with an intense dislike for thunderstorms.

EK Books 9781925335767 £10.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 32 pages, 245 x 255 mm, Hardcover Book 35 colour illustrations Rights: Worldwide excl. AU, NZ Juvenile Fiction/Social Themes/Physical & Emotional Abuse (see also Social Themes/Sexual Abuse)

October 2018

MY STOREE Just Because You Can’t Spell Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Write! Paul Russell and Aśka

A young boy has a mind full of wonderful stories but when he writes them down, day after day, they come back covered in red pen after his teachers have corrected his spelling. It seems his dyslexia will always hold him back. Then a new teacher arrives at the school. Mr Watson doesn’t cover the boy’s stories in red pen – and with this new-found acceptance the boy finally feels comfortable just to write!

EK Books 9781925335774 £10.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 32 pages, 245 x 255 mm, Hardcover Book 35 colour illustrations Rights: Worldwide excl. AU, NZ Juvenile Fiction/Social Themes/Special Needs

November 2018

LESSONS OF A LAC It Can Be Hard to Stop Worrying When You’re a Little Anxious Creature! Lynn Jenkins. Illustrated by Kirrili Lonergan

Loppy is a LAC, or ‘Little Anxious Creature’. He always focuses his attention on what could go wrong and can’t seem to stop worrying. Curly the Calmster is just the opposite, and gently encourages Loppy to think differently about his worries. Along the way, Loppy is given simple, effective ways to reframe his thoughts and learn the right words to reassure himself when he’s feeling anxious or worried.

EK Books 9781925335828 £9.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 32 pages, 305 x 230 mm, Trade Paperback Rights: Worldwide excl. AU, NZ Juvenile Fiction/Health & Daily Living/Daily Activities

PICTURE BOOKS July 2018

PERFECT PETUNIAS The ‘Perfect” Book for Little Perfectionists Everywhere! Lynn Jenkins. Illustrated by Kirrili Lonergan Perfect Petunias is a book especially for those little people who find it hard to make mistakes. Loppy LAC is very worried about not doing his homework well enough. So his friend Curly teaches him about how petunias grow – in lots of different, imperfect directions that we can’t control! Sometimes he just needs to accept that things go a certain way and to change his definition of ‘perfect’ to mean trying his absolute best. Perfect Petunias is the third book in the Lessons of a LAC series.

EK Books 9781925335583 £9.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 32 pages, 305 x 230 mm, Paperback Illustrated throughout Rights: Worldwide excl. AU, NZ Juvenile Fiction/Social Themes/Emotions & Feelings

July 2018

FINDING GRANNY Kate Simpson. Illustrated by Gwynneth Jones

Every two seconds, someone in the world suffers a stroke. In Finding Granny, that someone is Edie’s beloved grandmother. At first, Edie is confronted by the physical changes in her grandmother. But when her mother takes Edie to watch one of Granny’s art therapy sessions, Edie starts to understand that the Granny she loves is still there. A sensitive exploration of coping with illness and disability that will offer children much-needed comfort.

EK Books 9781925335699 £10.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 32 pages, 245 x 255 mm, Hardcover Book Illustrated throughout Rights: Worldwide excl. AU, NZ Juvenile Fiction/Health & Daily Living/Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries

November 2018

INVISIBLE JERRY Adam Wallace and Giuseppe Poli

People don’t notice Jerry. If someone bumps into him, they don’t say sorry. If someone waves, it’s always to somebody behind him. He never gets picked last for sports teams – but that’s because he never gets picked at all. It’s like he’s invisible. Until Molly comes along. Molly asks Jerry his opinion. She shares things with him. She laughs with him. She sees him. And it’s then that Jerry realizes there are plenty of other kids who feel invisible too…

EK Books 9781925335781 £10.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 32 pages, 245 x 255 mm, Hardcover Book 35 colour illustrations Rights: Worldwide excl. AU, NZ Juvenile Fiction/Social Themes/Friendship

NON-FICTION

NON-FICTION July 2018

10 REASONS TO LOVE A… LINCOLN CHILDREN’S BOOKS Discover 10 reasons to love an animal and ﬁve ways to show how much you care!

10 Reasons to Love… a Penguin Catherine Barr. Illustrated by Hanako Clulow Penguins go on incredible journeys, toboggan on their stomachs and survive in the harshest climates. Turn the pages of this giftable series to find 10 reasons to love each animal, and five ways you can show you care.

10 Reasons to Love… a Lion Catherine Barr. Illustrated by Hanako Clulow Meet the most magnificent member of the big cat family! Did you know that lions are the only big cat to live in groups? Or that their roar can be heard for miles? Turn the pages of this book to learn about why lions are incredible and 10 reasons why you should love them. Also features five ways to show you care.

ALSO AVAILABLE 10 REASONS TO LOVE A... WHALE HB • 9781786030139 • £9.99 10 REASONS TO LOVE... A BEAR HB • 9781786030153 • £9.99

10 Reasons to Love… a Penguin 9781786031341 £9.99 24 pages, 246 x 190 mm, Hardcover Colour illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Birds 10 Reasons to Love… a Lion 9781786031327 £9.99 24 pages, 246 x 190 mm, Hardcover Colour illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc.

Catherine Barr studied Ecology at Leeds University and trained as a journalist. She worked at Greenpeace International for seven years as a wildlife and forestry campaigner and has a long-running interest in environmental issues. While working as an editor at the Natural History Museum, she researched and wrote two major summer exhibitions: Dinosaurs of the Gobi Desert and Myths and Monsters. Her previous books for Lincoln Children’s Books are The Story of Life and Elliot’s Arctic Surprise. She lives on a hill near Hay-on-Wye in Herefordshire with her partner and two daughters. Hanako Clulow left Japan in 1997 for Ireland, where she studied visual arts and English. She then headed to England to explore her passion for child psychology, obtaining a BSc in psychology from the University of London in 2007. While she was deeply fascinated by child psychology, her passion for the arts re-emerged, which led her to pursue life as an illustrator. Her work draws upon a broad range of interests such as nature, the animal kingdom, psychology, fantasy and her native culture.

NON-FICTION August 2018

POCKET GUIDES LINCOLN CHILDREN’S BOOKS Learn everything you ever wanted to know about animals, in these handy pocket-sized guides.

Pocket Guide to Whales, Dolphins and Other Marine Mammals Dr Frances Dipper. Illustrated by Alice Pattullo Written by a natural history expert, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to all the families of marine mammals. Contains information on whales, dolphins, porpoises, narwhals and much more! Get reading and then take your book out into the wild.

Pocket Guide to Whales, Dolphins and Other Marine Mammals 9781786031013 £8.99 64 pages, 195 x 145 mm, Hardcover Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Marine Life Pocket Guide to Turtles, Tortoises and Other Reptiles 9781786031112 £8.99 64 pages, 195 x 145 mm, Hardcover Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Reptiles & Amphibians

Dr Frances Dipper is an author, lecturer and independent marine consultant who has spent a lifetime happily studying marine organisms the world over. A naturalist at heart, she has always loved the sea and has a passion for writing books about the ocean both for adults and for children. She has written and contributed to many books, but her Guide to the Oceans won the Royal Society Aventis Prize for junior Science Books.

Pocket Guide to Turtles, Tortoises and Other Reptiles Dr Amy-Jane Beer. Illustrated by Alice Pattullo Written by a natural history expert, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to all the families of reptiles. Contains information on turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes and much more! Get reading and then take your book out into the wild.

Dr Amy-Jane Beer is a writer, editor, journalist and scientist based in rural North Yorkshire. She has contributed to many books on natural history and writes regular features for magazines such as BBC Wildlife. Alice Pattullo is an illustrator based in East London. She produces limited edition screen prints for exhibition and sale in various galleries and shops across the UK. Alongside this Alice works on commissioned illustrations for a variety of clients including Betty’s and Taylor’s of Harrogate, Bon Appetit, Esquire, Cecil Sharp House, Country Living, Crabtree and Evelyn, Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft, Design for Today, Faber, Nandos, the National Trust, Sainsburys, The V&A Museum, and The Village Voice.

NON-FICTION September 2018

JURASSIC GIANTS T. rex and Other Prehistoric Predators Jacqueline A. Ball Learn about the T. rex and build one of your own!

becker&mayer! kids 9780760363195 £11.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 48 pages, 229 x 330 mm, Paper Over Board Full-colour illustrations Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures

Fierce predators, epic battles, enormous teeth – life in the Mesozoic Era was really hard… unless you happened to be a Tyrannosaurus rex. Jurassic Giants: T. rex and Other Prehistoric Predators is jam-packed with fun facts and cool statistics about the baddest creatures to ever live, and includes a cool model of a T. rex skeleton! Amazing illustrations bring the T. rex to life, giving you an up-close and personal look at this terrible beast – and its favourite meals.

September 2018

MONSTER SHARKS Megalodon and Other Giant Prehistoric Predators of the Deep Brenda Gurr Assemble your own Megalodon shark skeleton!

becker&mayer! kids 9780760362952 £11.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 48 pages, 229 x 330 mm, Paper Over Board Full-colour illustrations Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures

The largest shark on earth became extinct 1.6 million years ago. Or did it? Megalodon was thirty times larger than a great white shark, and it was capable of preying on large whales. If Megalodon were still alive, it would be able to destroy entire boats and swallow people whole. Monster Sharks: Megalodon and Other Giant Prehistoric Predators of the Deep brings to the surface everything there is to know about this famed monster – exploring how it compares to its modernday cousins – and explores other giant sea monsters from the past, including Tylosaurus (the deadliest marine hunter of its time) and the Liopleurodon (a massive marine predator with outward facing teeth). Packed with fascinating facts, incredible graphics, cool statistics, this book comes with a detailed, realistic Megalodon skeleton kids can assemble themselves!

NON-FICTION October 2018

WHEN THE WHALES WALKED And Other Incredible Evolutionary Journeys Dougal Dixon. Illustrated by Hannah Bailey With tales of everything from terrifying giant birds to tiny, island elephants, this captivating evolution book will make children look at animals in a whole new way.

QED Publishing 9781912413959 ÂŁ12.99 64 pages, 295 x 210 mm, Hardcover Colour illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures

Step back in time to discover how crocodiles were once warm-blooded, and how snakes had legs and burrowed underground. Meet terrifying giant birds, and tiny elephants living on islands. From the moment life crawled out of the oceans and onto land, to when our primate ancestors climbed down from the trees, the history of Planet Earth is filled with incredible stories. An exquisitely illustrated non-fiction book exploring some of the most exciting and incredible events in evolution, through 13 case studies, and proving that fact can definitely be stranger than fiction! Dougal Dixon studied geology and paleogeography at the University of St Andrews. He is an award-winning author specialising in the earth sciences and evolution with many childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books and encyclopaedias to his name. He has acquired a reputation for putting over the concepts in a totally novel way. Along these lines his most notable books are After Man: A Zoology of the Future in which he explained the workings of evolution by postulating the types of animals that may evolve in times to come, and The New Dinosaurs, in which he described the zoogeography of the world by describing what life might be like today had the dinosaurs not become extinct.

NON-FICTION July 2018

OUTSIDE LINCOLN CHILDREN’S BOOKS It’s time to jump off the couch and discover the animals that live on your doorstep!

Outside: Discovering Animals Maria Ana Peixe Dias and Iñes Teixeira do Rosario. Illustrated by Berhardo P. Carvalho Where does this footprint come from? Who has nibbled this pinecone? What is this worm up to? Whether you live in the country or the city, nature is still all around you, so what are we waiting for? Created in collaboration with a team of experts, this comprehensive guide includes suggestions for activities and many illustrations to help the whole family get started, leave the house, and go out to discover – or simply admire – the amazing world that exists outside.

Outside: Exploring Nature Maria Ana Peixe Dias and Iñes Teixeira do Rosario. Illustrated by Berhardo P. Carvalho What are stars made of? Why is the ocean blue? How do trees grow? Whether you live in the country or the city, nature is still all around you, so what are we waiting for? It’s time to jump off the couch and discover the world that awaits you on your doorstep. Learn how plants grow, about the formation of the Earth, how the weather works, and what causes volcanoes and earthquakes with this comprehensive book, created in collaboration with a team of experts. Suggestions for activities and many illustrations to help the whole family get started, leave the house, and go out to discover – or simply admire – the amazing world that exists outside.

Outside: Discovering Animals 9781786031600 £10.99/$16.99 US/$21.99 CAN 208 pages, 270 x 210 mm, Paperback Colour illustrations Rights: English World Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/General Outside: Exploring Nature 9781786031617 £10.99/$16.99 US/$21.99 CAN 176 pages, 270 x 210 mm, Paperback Colour illustrations Rights: English World Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/General

Born in Portugal in 1976, Maria Ana Peixe Dias received her PhD in Biology from the University of Lisbon, before migrating for a short time to Great Britain to work with BirdLife International, the world’s largest nature conservation partnership. Since her early childhood, Maria has showed a particular interest in the insects and plants taking over the suburban gardens and vacant plots of her local neighbourhood. Born in Lisbon in 1973, Iñes Teixeira do Rosário received a PhD in Ecology from the University of Lisbon and has a particular interest in reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Born in Lisbon in 1973, Bernardo P. Carvalho attended the College of Fine Arts of Lisbon, and later co-founded the children’s publishing company, Planeta Tangerina. He has since created more than twenty books for children and won several prestigious awards for his illustrations.

NON-FICTION October 2018

NOCTURNAL ANIMALS Ruth Austin

Journey from the deepest jungle to the darkest cave in search of nocturnal animals!

becker&mayer! kids 9780760363164 £10.99/$16.99 US/$21.99 CAN 32 pages, 276 x 216 mm, Hardcover 27 full-colour illustrations Rights: UK, US, Canada, Australia Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/General

Moonlight reflecting off the surface of a pond. Fireflies twinkling in the bushes. A Bengal tiger lounging on a low-hanging branch. Welcome to the world of Nocturnal Animals, where the lives of these nocturnal creatures are explored in stunning, fully illustrated spreads. Learn about the sly red fox and search for the rare luna moth in this innovative 32-page book, which includes specialty printing and comes with a UV light that allows readers to reveal the nocturnal animals hidden in the spreads. Journey from the deepest jungle to the darkest cave in search of animals like the red-eyed tree frog and the cuddly koala. Ruth Austin has over 10 years of experience making books for children. She’s ghost-written activity books for bestselling authors and edited non-fiction children’s books with print runs in the hundreds of thousands. She writes gift books for grown-ups, and the odd stationery product, but children’s books remain her first love. Her Kirkus-reviewed picture book, So Many Cuddles, was published in June 2017.

NON-FICTION October 2018

WE BUILD OUR HOMES Small Stories of Incredible Animal Architects Laura Knowles. Illustrated by Chris Madden Each animal tells its own story, in this richly illustrated picture book looking at the most incredible homes and structures built by animals around the world.

words & pictures 9781910277836 £12.99 64 pages, 210 x 295 mm, Hardcover + Jacket Fully illustrated Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/General

A beautifully illustrated picture book looking at the most incredible structures built by animals, and the reasons why they build them. Each spread looks at a different animal, told as though from their viewpoint and using poetic, evocative language, while stylish and vivid illustrations fill the pages. The amazing animal architects featured include bower birds and weaver birds, gophers and beavers, and termites, caddis flies and honey bees. A world map showing locations and key stats for each animal round off the book. Laura Knowles has a background in children’s publishing and is the author of It Starts with a Seed and Once Upon a Jungle. Her love of natural history, words and art have drawn her to work on books about animals and nature. Chris Madden is a Salford-born editorial and lifestyle illustrator. Since graduating from Stockport College with a first-class BA honours degree in Design and Visual arts, his illustrations have appeared in many national magazines and newspapers.

ALSO AVAILABLE WE TRAVEL SO FAR HB • 9781910277331 • £12.99

NON-FICTION July & September 2018

INTO THE… WORDS & PICTURES Beautiful, layered board books that introduce young readers to a special natural subject, its habitats and the fascinating animals found there. A beautiful board book series for preschool children, with gently rhyming text and beautiful illustrations, the books are layered in a way that encourages the reader to interact with the content and turn each page, delighting in the increasingly expansive spreads. The story leads the reader towards a hole in the final page, and a surprise in the story.

Into the Ocean Laura Baker. Illustrated by Nadia Taylor Into the Ocean introduces pre-school children to sea creatures and their habitats. Through a simple story about a turtle playing hide-and-seek with his friends, it shows different animal families as they swim and explore in the ocean.

Into the Forest Laura Baker. Illustrated by Nadia Taylor Into the Forest introduces them to animals and their habitats. Through a simple narrative about a squirrel looking for her family, it shows different animal families as they go about their daily lives.

July 2018 Into the Ocean 9781910277706 £7.99 10 pages, 230 x 210 mm, Board Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Animals/General September 2018 Into the Forest 9781910277751 £7.99 10 pages, 230 x 210 mm, Board Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Animals/General

Laura Baker grew up in Canada with a passion for stories. She now lives in a lovely coastal town in Wales with her husband, son and big basset hound. She loves finding special stories to tell in the everyday, relatable world of a child (or dog). Nadia Taylor is a designer and printmaker based in London, England. Her colourful prints are filled with bold shapes and striking pattern. She loves screen-printing and the whole process informs her work – from the use of a limited colour palette to the incorporation of textures and dark outlines.

NON-FICTION August 2018

ACADEMY IVY KIDS In this fun, educational series, children can work through a range of imaginative activities designed to explore and test the essential skills required in a range of top professions.

Entrepreneur Academy Are You Ready for the Challenge?

Steve Martin. Illustrated by Maisie Robertson Kids will learn all about business at Entrepreneur Academy. From thinking up creative ideas, marketing and basic accounting, to designing products and services that can help society, this informative and imaginative book is packed with fun and educational activities for young go-getters to enjoy.

Entrepreneur Academy 9781782405955 £9.99 64 pages, 240 x 200 mm, Paperback Full colour throughout Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Activity Books Chef Academy 9781782405948 £9.99 64 pages, 240 x 200 mm, Paperback Full colour throughout Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Activity Books

Steve Martin is a writer, former English teacher, and author of numerous children’s books on a wide range of subjects, including The Boys’ Book of Adventure, Numberland, and Ivy Kids’ Astronaut Academy. Maisie Robertson is an illustrator and graphic designer from Somerset. Her work uses a mixture of colourful, illustrative styles usually with a quirky theme.

Chef Academy Are You Ready for the Challenge?

Steve Martin. Illustrated by Hannah Bone Kids will enjoy a hearty three-course meal at Chef Academy. First they learn about food, then how to manage a kitchen and lastly how to run a restaurant and create imaginative food. Filled with facts about nutrition, food preparation and international cuisine, there are fun activities for kids to enjoy, such as designing the perfect three-course meal, making a chef’s hat, and much more.

ALSO AVAILABLE DOCTOR ACADEMY PB • 9781782405221 • £9.99 PILOT ACADEMY PB • 9781782405238 • £9.99

Hannah Bone is a freelance illustrator based in Bristol. An Illustration graduate, her use of bright colours and texture breathes life into her characters and designs. Hannah’s work is created using gouache paint and coloured pencils, which are then digitally enhanced.

NON-FICTION October 2018 ALL ABOARD

ALL ABOARD THE VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY Emily Hawkins and Tom Adams. Illustrated by Tom Clohosy Cole Welcome on board the Voyage of the Discovery as you solve the mysteries to travel the world and discover incredible inventions including the printing press, telephone, radio and television.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781786032256 £14.99/$27.99 US/$33.00 CAN 32 pages, 305 x 248 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Technology/Inventions

Welcome to the Voyage of the Discovery! Travelling on board with us is an illustrious collection of some of the greatest minds of their generation. From the fields of science, engineering, geography and history, our experts have come together to explain some of history’s greatest inventions to improve communication, including the printing press, radio, telephones and television. But there’s a conundrum afoot and they need YOU to help them. Can you decipher the puzzles to solve the mystery of the missing movie? The stylish Art-Deco-inspired pages of this lavish volume are strewn with novelty ephemera, from postcards and tickets to booklets, code ciphers and maps, which bring to life the mystery as you solve the puzzles to continue your whistle-stop tour around the world. Full steam ahead for the interactive adventure of a lifetime! Emily Hawkins is a writer and editor of children’s books for all ages. She wrote the New York Times bestseller Oceanology, as well as several other titles in the Ology series, which has sold over 16 million copies worldwide.. Tom Adams is an award-winning television producer and author. With a science background, he was inspired to turn his hand to writing children’s books once his eldest son, then five, started asking questions about how the world worked. He won the Society of Authors/ALCS Award for Educational Writing for his book Molecule Mayhem. Tom Clohosy Cole is a London-based freelance illustrator, designer and animator. He is the illustrator of All Aboard the Discovery Express, Destination: Planet Earth and Destination: Space, which was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards 2017.

ALSO AVAILABLE ALL ABOARD THE DISCOVERY EXPRESS HB • 9781847809896 • £14.99

NON-FICTION August 2018 ANIMAL JOURNAL

MARINE ANIMALS OF THE WORLD Notes, Drawings, and Observations About Animals that Live in the Ocean Juan Carlos Alonso

Walter Foster Jr 9781633225169 £12.99/$19.95 US/$25.95 CAN 128 pages, 295 x 216 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Marine Life

Explore the world’s most fascinating marine animals up close and personal. The next title in the Animal Journal series, Marine Animals of the World explores the world’s most fascinating marine animals, from the adorable sea lion to the majestic killer whale. Young naturalists will explore different habitats ranging from icebergs to the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Budding biologists will explore and learn the subtle differences among the subspecies of their favorite animals through the gorgeous, detailed photographs. Kids will also see each animal’s scientific name, average size, habitat, diet, and other interesting facts.

ALSO AVAILABLE ANIMAL JOURNAL: LAND MAMMALS OF THE WORLD HB • 9781633221963 £12.00

August 2018

THE BOOK OF COMPARISONS Sizing Up the World Around You Clive Gifford Over 40 fully illustrated topics measure and compare the most ‘Wow!’ aspects of the natural and human world.

Ivy Kids 9781782405580 £14.99 96 pages, 297 x 250 mm, Hardcover Book Full colour throughout Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Curiosities & Wonders

Did you know that a cheetah and a Porsche can both accelerate from 0 to 70 mph/112 kph in just three seconds? That the moon is only slightly narrower than the width of Australia? That the tallest tree in the world, the giant sequoia, is the same height as a 26-storey building? Or that length of a blue whale is the same as 19 humans swimming one behind the other? This exciting picture book for curious kids measures and compares a huge variety of different subjects: the strongest animals, the biggest poopers and eaters, the amount of water in the oceans, the most deadly creatures and disasters, extreme journeys, altitudes and depths, the power of natural forces, dimensions of manmade structures, speeds of the fastest vehicles, and the capabilities of super machines. Absorbing, entertaining, and surprising, you’ll never look at the world in the same way again once you’ve read this book!

NON-FICTION August 2018 CRAFTY MAKES

NATURE CRAFT Fiona Hayes Make fun animals and objects from nature’s ﬁnest materials.

QED Publishing 9781784935696 £9.99 80 pages, 246 x 190 mm, Hardcover 250 illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Crafts & Hobbies

Collect twigs, pine cones, feathers, leaves, shells and pebbles from your garden, park or holiday and create animals and objects with them. Stunning projects included are a bird nest bowl made with feathers and leaves, a nut mask and feather mask, seed pod flowers and pine cone owls, a feathery bird bookmark, fir cone fish mobile, painted snail shells and twigs, and a twinkling night light jar. Learn about the nature around you whilst being creative. Perfect activities for parents and children to do together. Over 40 crafty makes feature a well-balanced mix of techniques, materials and colours for a range of ages.

September 2018 CURIOSITREE

CURIOSITREE: HUMAN WORLD A Visual Compendium of Wonders from Human History A. J. Wood and Mike Jolley Choose your own learning adventure with Curiositree, a new series of visually compelling information charts.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781847809933 £17.99/$27.99 US 112 pages, 310 x 256 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/History/Ancient

In the second title, Human World, discover the myriad reasons why humans have become the most successful species on the planet. Travel from our earliest beginnings to the modern day, and discover how our evolution is interconnected by following the arrows that link to charts on related topics throughout the book. Including the development of farming, the origins of writing, religion, trade, weapons and armour, the first cities and the growth of technology in the modern age, this visual compendium of wonders from the mind of man is full of fascinating information for curious young readers.

ALSO AVAILABLE CURIOSITREE NATURAL WORLD HB • 9781847807519 £17.99

NON-FICTION August 2018 WHAT’S WRONG?

WHAT’S WRONG? IN THE WILD Catherine Veitch. Illustrated by Fermin Solis Featuring beautifully illustrated scenes of animals, this book is a fun way to learn about wildlife and the natural world.

QED Publishing 9781784935702 £9.99 24 pages, 230 x 253 mm, Hardcover Rights: Worldwide Except US, CA, ANZ Juvenile Nonfiction/Games & Activities/Puzzles

Featuring facts, clues and quirky illustrations, the What’s Wrong? series provides search and find books with a difference. Join two young explorers as they venture to different habitats around the world discovering all sorts of weird and wonderful things along the way. Readers must help them spot what’s wrong or out of place in every scene. Lively text provides facts and clues as to what’s wrong as well as key information about the wrong and the right things included in the scenes. Designed to challenge children and push them to work things out for themselves, they’ll also be encouraged to think about where the wron things do belong. ‘wrong‘

August 2018

WHAT’S WRONG? AROUND THE WORLD Catherine Veitch. Illustrated by Fermin Solis

Featuring beautifully illustrated scenes of places around the world, this book is a fun way to learn about geography and culture.

QED Publishing 9781784934941 £9.99 24 pages, 230 x 253 mm, Hardcover Rights: Worldwide Except US, CA, ANZ Juvenile Nonfiction/Games & Activities/Puzzles

Featuring facts, clues and quirky illustrations, the What’s Wrong? series provides search and find books with a difference. Join two young explorers as they venture to different places and countries around the world, discovering all sorts of weird and wonderful things along the way. Readers must help them spot what’s wrong or out of place in every scene. Lively text provides facts and clues as to what’s wrong as well as key information about the wrong and the right things included in the scenes. Designed to challenge children and push them to work things out for themselves, they’ll also be encouraged to think about where the ‘wrong‘ things do belong.

NON-FICTION September 2018 All titles: £8.99/$12.99 US/$16.99 CAN 80 pages, 216 x 216 mm, Paperback 100 illustrations Rights: World

LAB SERIES QUARRY BOOKS Quarry’s popular Lab series – a favourite of parents and teachers – now available as abridged paperbacks at a great price.

Unofficial Minecraft for Kids Abridged Paperback Edition Family-friendly Creative Building Projects for Exploring and Teaching Math, Science, History and Culture

John Miller and Chris Farnell Scott In this well-priced, abridged edition of our popular Lab for Kids series, readers get hours of engaging and fun activities. Parents can confidently share screen time with their children in a productive way with the Unofficial Minecraft for Kids. Its six quests blend playing Minecraft and real lessons in math, science, art, architecture and game design.

Astronomy for Kids Abridged Paperback Edition 26 Family-friendly Activities

Michelle Nichols Astronomy for Kids gives children a great introduction to outer space and mini-astronomers will learn about things such as the size and scale of planets using sandwich cookies and tennis balls, how to measure the speed of light with a flat candy bar and a microwave, how to make a simple telescope with magnifying glasses, and so much more! Children of all ages and experience levels can be guided by parents, teachers, or other facilitators as they enjoy these fascinating exercises.

Art for Kids 26 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture and Mixed Media Abridged Paperback Edition

Susan Schwake Art for Kids is a refreshing source of ideas for creating fine art with children, aiming to encourage the artist’s own voice, marks and style. The labs can be used as singular projects or to build up to a year of hands-on fine art experiences and the lessons in this book are open-ended. The perfect book for creative families, friends and community groups.

Kitchen Science for Kids Abridged Paperback Edition 26 Family-friendly Activities, Experiments from Around the House

Liz Lee Heinecke At-home science provides an environment for freedom, creativity and invention that is not always possible in a school setting. In your own kitchen, it’s simple, inexpensive, and fun to whip up a number of amazing science experiments using everyday ingredients. Science can be as easy as baking!

Unofficial Minecraft for Kids 9781631595615 Juvenile Nonfiction/Games & Activities/Video & Electronic Games Astronomy Lab for Kids 9781631595608 Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/ Astronomy Art for Kids 9781631595660 Crafts & Hobbies/Crafts for Children Kitchen Science Lab for Kids 9781631595622 Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/ Experiments & Projects

John Miller has been a middle school teacher for over 20 years and has taught every subject in grades 6-8. He is a Google Certified Teacher, San Luis Obispo County CUE (Computer Using Educators) Board President, and a CUE Lead Learner. Chris Farnell Scott works to design the classroom culture and environment. He is an authorized Google Education Trainer, Google Certified Teacher, President of Santa Barbara CUE, CUE Lead Learner and a CK-12 Champion. Michelle Nichols is Master Educator at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL. She has developed, facilitated and evaluated hundreds of astronomy, space exploration, and history of astronomy activities for audiences ranging from early elementary children to adults. Liz Lee Heinecke studied art and biology in college before doing laboratory research and getting a master’s degree in bacteriology. She started doing science with her kids journaling their experiments on KitchenPantryScientist. com. Today Liz appears regularly on television, makes science videos, draws diagrams and writes about science online and in books. Susan Schwake is an artist, art educator, author, and curator. Her passion for teaching art for more than 20 years has found her working in many diverse settings, as well as her own art school called artstream. Susan exhibits her own artwork in galleries in the United States and Europe. She offers workshops and programs to parents, teachers at universities, art studios, community organization, public and private schools, and most recently online with e-courses in teacher training, painting, printmaking and mixed media.

NON-FICTION July 2018

READING GEMS QED PUBLISHING Reading Gems is a supplementary reading programme that supports a child’s learning at school. The series is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child’s reading ability. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, the Reading Gems books have been designed to spark a love of reading.

Reading Gems: Three, Two, One… (Level 1) The toys have found a spaceship! Now they only need to figure out who will be the lucky one to go to space. Three, Two, One… is all about a group of toys wanting a space adventure. It explores themes of courage, counting and space.

Reading Gems: Percy Penguin (Level 1) All the penguins were perfect, apart from Percy. Percy Penguin is all about a group of penguins who think Percy is a nuisance. It explores themes of friendship and accepting each other’s differences.

Reading Gems: Hens Can’t Crow! (Level 2) Cockerel is ill. He can’t crow! Hen wants to do it. But can hens crow? Hens Can’t Crow! is all about a hen who wants to wake up the farm animals one morning. It explores themes of self-belief and problem solving.

Reading Gems: Big and Fuzzy (Level 2) Sira and Ivik went to fish. Someone was watching them. Who was it? Big and Fuzzy is all about a brother and sister who get lost in the snow. It explores the theme of helping others.

Reading Gems: The Party Dress (Level 3) Mum and Dad have been invited to a party. Mum needs a new dress, but which one will she choose? The Party Dress is all about dressing up and pretending. It looks at themes of imagination and play, as well as recycling.

Reading Gems: The Mouse and the Lighthouse (Level 3) Max the mouse is left in charge of the lighthouse. Will he be able to switch the light on without the lighthouse keeper’s help? The Mouse and the Lighthouse is all about a little mouse who can do big things with the help of his friends. It looks at the theme of friendship.

NON-FICTION Reading Gems: Snap! (Level 4) All of the animals are scared of the big noisy crocodile! Snap! is about the different ways animal mothers care for their young. It explores themes of accepting differences and love.

All titles: 32 pages, 220 x 200 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Fiction/Readers/Beginner Reading Gems: Three, Two, One… 9781912413782 • £4.99 Reading Gems: Percy Penguin 9781912413850 • £4.99 Reading Gems: Hens Can’t Crow! 9781912413829 • £4.99

Reading Gems: Space Supper (Level 4) When a spaceship arrives in Pete’s garden, he goes on an adventure – but will he be back in time for supper? Space Supper follows a boy’s journey into space and back. It explores themes of friendship and space adventure.

Reading Gems: Big and Fuzzy 9781912413874 • £4.99 Reading Gems: The Party Dress 9781912413799 • £4.99 Reading Gems: The Mouse and the Lighthouse 781912413881 • £4.99 Reading Gems: Snap! 9781912413805 • £4.99 Reading Gems: Space Supper 9781912413812 • £4.99

ALSO AVAILABLE ALL TITLES £4.99 • PB READING GEMS (LEVEL 1) GO AWAY, DOT! 9781784939199 READING GEMS (LEVEL 1) THE STAR AND THE ZOO 9781784939205 READING GEMS (LEVEL 1) GUS AT BIG SCHOOL 9781784939212 READING GEMS (LEVEL 1) WHERE IS THE CAT? 9781784939229 READING GEMS (LEVEL 2) WATCH OUT, NED! 9781784939236 READING GEMS (LEVEL 2) MOON DOG 9781784939243

READING GEMS (LEVEL 2) NOT NOW, MUM! 9781784939250 READING GEMS (LEVEL 2) THE GRUMPY CAT 9781784939267

Level 1 is for children who are taking their first steps into reading. Story themes and subjects are familiar to young children, and there is lots of repetition to build reading confidence. Level 2 is for children who have taken their first reading steps and are becoming readers. Story themes are still familiar but sentences are a bit longer, as children begin to tackle more challenging vocabulary.

READING GEMS (LEVEL 3) SHARK WANTS A FRIEND 9781784939281

Level 3 is for children who are developing as readers. Stories and subjects are varied, and more descriptive words are introduced.

READING GEMS (LEVEL 3) I LIKE BEING ME! 9781784938611

Level 4 is for readers who are rapidly growing in reading confidence and independence. There is less repetition on the page, broader themes are explored and plot lines straddle multiple pages.

READING GEMS (LEVEL 4) THE HELPFUL DRAGON 9781784939274 READING GEMS (LEVEL 4) THE WEATHER MONSTER 9781784939298

NON-FICTION BE S TSE L L ING SE RIE S

Discover the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

Harriet Tubman

Mother Teresa

Isabel Sánchez Vegara Discover the incredible life of Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad conductor who ‘never lost a single passenger’.

Isabel Sánchez Vegara Discover the remarkable life of Mother Teresa, who dedicated her life to helping the poor and sick.

Jane Austen

Josephine Baker

Isabel Sánchez Vegara Discover the wonderful life of the English novelist, Jane Austen.

Isabel Sánchez Vegara Discover the dazzling life of Josephine Baker, the worldfamous entertainer, activist and French Resistance agent.

Georgia O’Keeffe

Anne Frank

Isabel Sánchez Vegara Discover the amazing life of Georgia O’Keeffe, one of America’s greatest artists.

Isabel Sánchez Vegara Discover the incredible life of Anne Frank, the writer whose diary captured the hearts and minds of the public.

NON-FICTION Simone de Beauvoir Isabel Sánchez Vegara Discover the brilliant life of Simone de Beauvoir, the great French philosopher.

Lincoln Children’s Books All titles: £9.99, 32 pages, 240 x 195 mm, Hardcover Rights: United Kingdom Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/ Women June 2018 Harriet Tubman 9781786032898 Jane Austen 9781786031198 Georgia O’Keeffe 9781786031211

Jane Goodall Isabel Sánchez Vegara Discover the wonderful life of Jane Goodall, the world expert on chimpanzees.

August 2018 Mother Teresa 9781786032904 Josephine Baker 9781786032911 Anne Frank 9781786032928 October 2018 Simone de Beauvoir 9781786032935 Jane Goodall 9781786032942

Lucy Maud Montgomery Isabel Sánchez Vegara Discover the incredible life of Lucy Maud Montgomery, the famous writer of Anne of Green Gables.

Lucy Maud Montgomery 9781786032959

Isabel Sánchez Vergara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children’s books. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.

NON-FICTION

Now available in beautiful Little People, Big Dreams gift editions.

Women in Science Isabel Sanchez Vegara A boxed gift edition set of three Little People, Big Dreams titles: Ada Lovelace, Amelia Earhart and Marie Curie. Meet three inspirational women from the world of science: Ada Lovelace, Amelia Earhart and Marie Curie! This boxed gift set of three hardbacks introduces little ones to the lives of these amazing women.

Women in Art Isabel Sanchez Vegara A boxed gift edition of three Little People, Big Dreams titles: Audrey Hepburn, Coco Chanel and Frida Kahlo. Meet three inspirational women from the arts: Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel and Audrey Hepburn! This boxed gift set of three hardbacks introduces little ones to the lives of these amazing women.

Frida Kahlo Paper Doll Isabel Sanchez Vegara and Gee Fan Eng A gift edition of Little People, Big Dreams: Frida Kahlo with press-out doll and accessories. Meet Frida Kahlo, in this Paper Doll gift edition of the best-selling title. The slip case contains: one drawer with the hardback book and three sheets of card with press-out pieces. Read the story of Frida’s life and then role play in this interactive learning experience. Dress Frida in one of her beautiful outfits, choose her hairstyle, and then head to the studio to create art on her easel.

Coco Chanel Paper Doll Isabel Sanchez Vegara A gift edition of Little People, Big Dreams: Coco Chanel with press-out doll and accessories. Meet Coco Chanel, in this Paper Doll gift edition of Little People, Big Dreams. The slip case contains: one drawer with hardback book and three sheets of card with press-out pieces. Read the story of Coco’s life and then role play in this interactive learning experience. Dress Coco in one of her stylish outfits, choose her accessories, and then head to the studio to create fashion designs on mannequins.

Lincoln Children’s Books September 2018 Frida Kahlo Paper Doll 9781786034045 £12.99/$19.99 US/$32.00 CAN 257 x 210 mm, Kit Rights: World excl. North America, Exclusive Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/Women Book and Paper Doll Set – Coco 9781786034052 £12.99/$19.99 US/$32.00 CAN 257 x 210 mm, Kit Rights: World excl. North America, Exclusive Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/Women October 2018 Women in Science 9781786034021 £25.00 96 pages, 252 x 214 mm, Boxed Set Rights: UK Only, Exclusive Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/Women Women in Art 9781786034038 £25.00 96 pages, 240 x 195 mm, Boxed Set Rights: UK Only, Exclusive Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/Women

NON-FICTION

Previous titles in the Little People, Big Dreams best-selling series are available.

ALSO AVAILABLE AMELIA EARHART 9781847808851 • £9.99 MAYA ANGELOU 9781847808905 • £9.99 FRIDA KAHLO 9781847807700 • £9.99 COCO CHANEL 9781847807717 • £9.99 AGATHA CHRISTIE 9781847809599 • £9.99 MARIE CURIE 9781847809612 • £9.99 ROSA PARKS 9781786030177 • £9.99 EMMELINE PANKHURST 9781786030191 • £9.99 AUDREY HEPBURN 9781786030528 • £9.99 ADA LOVELACE 9781786030757 • £9.99 ELLA FITZGERALD 9781786030863 • £9.99

NON-FICTION August 2018

SCIENCE IN ACTION QED PUBLISHING A hands-on ﬁrst science series that uses fun activities to explore the ﬁve senses.

The Senses: Touch Sally Hewitt How does touch work? How can you feel? Which part of your body allows you to feel? The ideal introduction to the senses, Touch explores the human body using fun experiments and activities.

The Senses: Sight Sally Hewitt How does sight work? How and why do we see? The ideal introduction to the sense of sight, this book uses fun activities to encourage readers to understand how their body works.

The Senses: Smell Sally Hewitt How can you smell? How does your nose work? What is it made of? The ideal introduction to the senses, Smell explores the human body using fun experiments and activities.

The Senses: Hearing Sally Hewitt What do ear drums do? Why do you have two ears? What are sound waves? The activities in Hearing help children learn about their ears.

The Senses: Taste Sally Hewitt How can you taste? How does your mouth works? What are the parts allowing you to taste your food? Clear and simple text

helps to explain tricky scientific topics such as how our tongues taste different flavours.

The Senses: Touch 9781784934903 £6.99 24 pages, 240 x 210 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Biology The Senses: Sight 9781784934897 £6.99 24 pages, 240 x 210 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Biology The Senses: Smell 9781784934965 £6.99 24 pages, 240 x 210 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Biology The Senses: Hearing 9781784934804 £6.99 24 pages, 240 x 210 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Biology The Senses: Taste 9781784934224 £6.99 24 pages, 240 x 210 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Biology

Sally Hewitt worked as a primary school teacher for ten years before she became a full-time writer of non-fiction books for children. Sally has written over 250 books on a wide range of topics and frequently visits schools and libraries giving talks and co-ordinating workshops. She writes on a variety of subjects, including science, maths and music.

NON-FICTION August 2018 GLOW IN THE DARK

VOYAGE THROUGH SPACE Katy Flint. Illustrated by Cornelia Li See space as you’ve never seen it before! Join one little astronaut and her space dog as they voyage through the solar system.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781786030825 £12.99 24 pages, 296 x 222 mm, Hardcover Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Astronomy

Journey from the Sun to the planets, asteroids and Kuiper belt before folding out a glow-in-the-dark poster at the back. Simply turn off the light to bring the incredible glow-in-the-dark ink to life.

July 2018 KNOW-NONSENSE SERIES

THE KNOW-NONSENSE GUIDE TO SPACE An Awesomely Fun Guide to the Universe Heidi Fiedler. Illustrated by Brendan Kearney Get kids excited to learn about space!

Walter Foster Jr 9781633225183 £10.99/$16.95 US/$21.95 CAN 64 pages, 229 x 229 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Astronomy

The next title in the Know-Nonsense series, The Know-Nonsense Guide to Space is a fun and engaging book that turns what can at times be dry science topics into something fun. Kids will learn about the solar system, all the way from Mercury to Neptune and beyond. They’ll reach out to the Milky Way Galaxy, and neighboring galaxies, and learn about asteroid belts, nebula, and supernova, and even the secrets of black holes! The cloth binding and debossed elements on the cover make this title an extra-special addition to every know-it-all’s library.

NON-FICTION August 2018

THE SKIES ABOVE MY EYES Charlotte Guillain. Illustrated by Yuval Zommer

Have you ever looked up and wondered what’s going on high up in the skies above your eyes?

words & pictures 9781910277683 £14.99 20 pages, 350 x 320 mm, Hardcover Fully illustrated throughout Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Astronomy

Take a journey up into the air, through the atmosphere, way out into space, and back down to Earth in this richly illustrated concertina book that opens out to an impressive 2.5 metres, perfect for inquisitive young minds. A follow-up to The Street Beneath My Feet, this richly illustrated concertina book that takes the reader on a journey into the air, all the way up through the atmosphere and into outer space, before plummeting back down to earth. One side begins with an urban setting and focuses on the human-made objects that fill our skies, while the other side focuses on the weather systems, birds, and other flying creatures, touching down in a mountain setting. Readers will zoom past helicopters, weather balloons and satellites, hang-gliders and hot-air balloons. They’ll also explore the layers of the atmosphere, and travel through the solar system and out to the galaxies far beyond. Charlotte Guillain lives in Oxfordshire. She writes fiction and non-fiction for children, including the picture book Spaghetti with the Yeti, which was shortlisted for Oscar’s First Book Prize 2014. Yuval Zommer graduated from the Royal College of Art with an MA in illustration. Following the release of his debut picture book, The Big Blue Thing On The Hill, Yuval hasn’t looked back. The Street Beneath My Feet was Yuval’s first title for Words & Pictures. He lives and works in London.

ALSO AVAILABLE THE STREET BENEATH MY FEET HB • 9781784937317 • £14.99

NON-FICTION July 2018

MISSION SOLAR SYSTEM Nancy Dickmann

Mission Solar System takes readers on a voyage through the Solar System, highlighting the discoveries made during recent spacecraft missions and showcasing the awe-inspiring photographs that were taken.

QED Publishing 9781912413683 £9.99 80 pages, 210 x 270 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Astronomy

Mission Solar System takes the reader on a wondrous voyage through the Solar System revealing the spacecraft missions that have explored the planets, moons, comets and asteroids in the 21st century. Beginning with an introduction to the Solar System, the latest missions and the discoveries they made are then revealed. Find out what the Messenger spacecraft discovered while exploring the rocky planet of Mercury, what the Cassini mission revealed about Saturn’s rings and storms and gaze in wonder at the amazing new views of Venus taken during the Venus Express mission. Revealing the essential details of each mission and the very latest Solar System discoveries, this guide will wow any young space fan and ensure they are bang up-to-date.

September 2018

SPACE ATLAS Tom Jackson. Illustrated by Ana Djordjevic

A book to inspire and nurture an interest in space, science, and exploration through visually stunning illustrations, informative diagrams, and fascinating facts.

QED Publishing 9781912413751 £11.99 64 pages, 290 x 235 mm, Hardcover Rights: Worldwide except US, CA, ANZ Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Astronomy

Starting in our own Solar System and ending at the edge of the universe, Space Atlas takes you on an adventure through the stars, with beautiful illustrations and fascinating facts. The ultimate reference guide to space, written by leading science writer, Tom Jackson, Space Atlas is a visually stunning exploration of the universe from Earth, to the Milky Way and beyond. What is life like on the International Space Station? Can we survive on Mars? Just how big is the universe anyway? Space Atlas answers all these questions and more while exploring the far reaches of space, from our own planet to neutron stars thousands of light years away. Following the format of an atlas, Space Atlas showcases significant locations in space which are explored in-depth with stunning illustrations, interesting fact files and diagrams.

NON-FICTION October 2018

STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PLANET EARTH John Farndon

How do hurricanes form? Why does the moon change shape? What are tectonic plates? You’ll discover the answer to these questions and many more when you step inside the inner workings of Planet Earth! In this fascinating introduction to Planet Earth, large, colourful diagrams are brought to life by tiny people running around performing the actions that are explained in the text. A follow-up to the successful book, Stuff You Should Know About the Human Body.

QED Publishing 9781912413669 £10.99 80 pages, 290 x 220 mm, Flexi-Bind Colour illustrations throughout Rights: Worldwide except US, CA, ANZ Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Earth Sciences/ General

September 2018

THE STICKY, STINKY SCIENCE BOOK Kris Hirschmann

Science isn’t dry and boring – it’s oozing with curiosity, dripping with fun and exploding with imagination! Filled with cool, crazy and downright gross science experiments to try at home. Experiments are alternated with single-page factual entries about crazy and gross science in the real world. Astonishing photos and delightfully gross illustrations accompany the humorous text throughout.

QED Publishing 9781912413676 £10.99 64 pages, 195 x 250 mm, Hardcover Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Experiments & Projects

October 2018

THE NERF BLASTER MODIFICATION GUIDE The Unofficial Handbook for Making Your Foam Arsenal Even More Awesome Luke Goodman Nerf Blasters, currently among the hottest toys in the marketplace, have spawned a YouTube phenomenon. In this guide to modifying Nerf Blasters, one of the top experts in the field guides readers through the basics of Nerf’s two main propulsion systems – spring and flywheel – followed by simple modifications foam blaster users and their parents can perform for increased distance, projectile speed, firing capacity, and even sci-fi-, history-, and steampunkinspired paint jobs. Fully illustrated.

Young Voyageur 9780760357828 £12.99/$19.99 US/$25.99 CAN 128 pages, 229 x 203 mm, Flexi-Bind 150 colour photos Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Experiments & Projects

NON-FICTION September 2018 MY FIRST BOOK OF…

MY FIRST BOOK OF GYMNASTICS Movement Exercises for Young Children Rida Ouerghi. Illustrated by Elsa Fouquier Colourfully illustrated with 10 fun and simple movements that will get young readers moving!

Walter Foster Jr 9781633226296 £10.99/$16.95 US/$21.95 CAN 36 pages, 229 x 229 mm, Hardcover 30 illustrations Rights: World, English Language Juvenile Nonfiction/Health & Daily Living/Fitness & Exercise

It’s never too soon to teach the benefits of gymnastics! Introducing 10 poses for young children with a series of simple and playful movements, My First Book of Gymnastics shows kids how fun and easy simple gymnastics can be. Whether learning how to leap like a frog, crawl on your knees and elbows like a turtle, or slither like an alligator, kids will delight in learning and practicing each movement. Through gymnastics, kids can gain physical benefits such as coordination and improved strength and flexibility, but they can also gain a better awareness of their body, as well as develop a love and discipline for exercise and fitness. With illustrated poses that show kids the simple steps for movement, and adorable, bright illustrations that compare each pose and move to a character or scene kids can relate to, My First Book of Gymnastics is a fun, interactive book kids and parents will love.

July 2018

THE GREAT BIG GREEN BOOK Mary Hoffman. Illustrated by Ros Asquith

A brilliantly accessible book about keeping our planet safe and green, from the creators of the bestselling The Great Big Book of Families and The Great Big Book of Feelings.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 9781847807847 £8.99/$14.99 US/$19.99 CAN 40 pages, 300 x 220 mm, Paperback Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Environmental Conservation & Protection

Think of the future. Can you imagine our planet as beautiful as it used to be? You could be the one to help make it beautiful again, with the things you do and the ideas you have. Your planet needs YOU! The authors stress the need to look after our planet and show how some of the things we take for granted are running out, and how we have polluted so much our planet. The action plans include saving water, saving energy, recycling, repairing, growing seasonal food, cooking fresh food, saving on packing, asking questions… and thinking of new inventions and big ideas.

ALSO AVAILABLE GREAT BIG BOOK OF FAMILIES PB • 9781847805874 • £8.99 GREAT BIG BOOK OF FEELINGS PB • 9781847807588 • £8.99

NON-FICTION October 2018

PICK, SPIT & SCRATCH! The Science of Disgusting Habits Julia Garstecki Poop! Pee! Boogers! Bacteria! As any parent or teacher knows, all kids have bad habits from, er, time to time.

Young Voyageur Press 9780760361788 £11.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 64 pages, 246 x 190 mm, Hardcover 60 colour photos Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Biology

Let’s stop to look at the science behind our bad habits… Each spread in this title describes a specific bad habit and offers multi-layered reading opportunities in the form of disgusting facts that ratchet up the gross factor by tying bad habits to familiar concepts (for example, we swallow up to a pint of snot a day…). Other features include a glossary and index. This book may not break bad habits but it could be a step towards making us think before we engage in them!

October 2018

MARVELOUS MAKEABLE MONSTERS 30+ STEAM-Powered Projects from Oakland Toy Lab Sam Haynor Innovative, doable, fun projects for creative families.

Young Voyageur Press 9780760361016 £12.99/$19.99 US/$25.99 CAN 144 pages, 229 x 229 mm, Flexi-Bind 30 illustrations and 400 colour photographs Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Experiments & Projects

In this creative project book, noted STEAM educator Sam Haynor unleashes silly beasts that jump, fly, spin, shake, light up… even spit! In this book of Marvelous Makeable Monsters, kids will find a variety of worlds to explore. Some creatures are united by their circuits and wires while others are built with more common craft materials. One group of monsters is most at home growing just like garden plants. Haynor draws on his experience with Oakland Toy Lab, Goldiblocks, and designing STEAM curriculum for schools around the world for these 30+ projects, but the learning is always in the doing. Perfectly safe and fun for younger kids working with adults, most projects can also be tackled by middle-graders with minimal adult help. Perfect for crafternoons, homeschool activities, and parties!

NON-FICTION September 2018

PERFECTLY PECULIAR PLANTS Take a Walk Through Earth’s Weirdest, Wildest and Most… Chris Thorogood. Illustrated by Catell Ronca A vibrant, close-up exploration of plants, focusing on the extraordinary and unexpected. Looking at plants from across the globe, specimens featured include carnivorous and poisonous species, plants that provide us with food, materials, or medicine, those who have a special symbiotic relationship with animals or other plants, as well as especially rare or recordbreaking species. Bursting with colour, there’s something new and unexpected to discover on every page.

words & pictures 9781786032850 £12.99 64 pages, 290 x 235 mm, Hardcover Colour illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Flowers & Plants

October 2018 GOA KIDS – GOATS OF ANARCHY

ANGEL AND HER WONDERFUL WHEELS A True Story of a Little Goat Who Walked with Wheels Leanne Lauricella

Each book in this series features a true story of one of the many animal characters that Leanne rescued and cares for at her home and animal sanctuary. With beautiful illustrations by Jill Howarth, Angel and Her Wonderful Wheels tells the true story of Angel, the little goat who lost a leg but gained two wheels at Leanne Lauricella’s goat sanctuary and home.

Walter Foster Jr 9781633226746 £11.95/$17.95 US/$23.95 CAN 32 pages, 267 x 267 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World, Exclusive Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Animal Welfare

October 2018

BUILD YOUR OWN CHAIN REACTION MACHINES How to Make Crazy Contraptions Using Everyday Stuff – Creative Kid-Powered Projects! Paul Long In Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines, mechanical engineer and educator Paul Long invites kids to a world of crazy contraptions inspired by the imagined gadgets of artist and inventor Rube Goldberg. The twelve fun projects show how to build each machine’s various elements using everyday objects and explain how they work to make mindboggling mechanisms that deliver hours of fun and fascination.

Quarry Books 9781631595264 £14.99/$22.99 US/$29.99 CAN 160 pages, 254 x 216 mm, Paperback 250 colour photos & 50 colour illustrations Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Experiments & Projects

NON-FICTION October 2018

WHO ARE YOU CALLING WEIRD? Marilyn Singer. Illustrated by Paul Daviz

Delve into the forests, burrow under the ground, and dive into the deep to discover nature’s most peculiar creatures – as you’ll soon see, every oddity serves a purpose!

words & pictures 9780760363386 £12.99 48 pages, 295 x 210 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/General

Did you know that it was thought if the strangelooking aye-aye pointed its long finger at you, you were ‘marked for death’? This meant that aye-ayes were often killed for superstitious reasons. In fact, its spidery finger is actually used to find grubs inside trees! This visually compelling book celebrates the weird but wonderful creatures that are hidden away in Earth’s forests, caves, and oceans. These animals might look or behave in peculiar ways but, as the reader will soon find out, every oddity serves a purpose. From the green fur of a three-toed sloth, to the pink and wiggly appendage of the star-nosed mole, there’s something new to marvel at on every page. As well as finding out about each animal’s behaviour, diet, and habitat, readers will also discover the folk beliefs about the creature.

September 2018

THE CLUE IS IN THE POO And Other Things Animals Leave Behind Andy Seed. Illustrated by Claire Almon A fascinating and funny guide to animals and their poo, and all the other tracks and traces they leave behind.

QED Publishing 9781784935733 £11.99 64 pages, 290 x 210 mm, Hardcover 150 colour illustrations Rights: World excl. US, CA, ANZ Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Zoology

A natural history of animal droppings, tracks and other traces, exploring how we can be detectives, by finding clues and learning about animals from what they leave behind. The contents covers faeces in great detail, footprints, nests and homes, skins, eggs and shells, and coprolites. Feature pages focus on animals, such as tigers and wolves, that are particularly dangerous to track! Fully illustrated, this is a humorous and visually appealing book for any child with an interest in animals and nature, but particularly those children with a fondness for all things poop-related.

NON-FICTION S e p t e m b e r/O c t o b e r 2 0 1 8

STEAM STORIES QED PUBLISHING STEAM Stories is a series of interactive picture books, each introducing a different STEAM topic – join dynamic duo Max and Suzy in these action-packed problem-solving adventures.

STEAM Stories: The Great Go-Kart Race (Science) Jonathan Litton. Illustrated by Magalí Mansilla Max and Suzy are entered in the Great Go-kart Race and all is going well until… they get stuck in the mud! This is the first of several obstacles they must overcome en route, including a puncture and a flat battery. And science holds all the answers! Will the dynamic duo find the solutions to all the problems and win the race?

STEAM Stories: Robot Repairs (Technology) Jonathan Litton. Illustrated by Magalí Mansilla Max and Suzy discover an old robot and set out to try and bring it back to life. Can they use their technological know-how to put it back together again? Challenges include how to fix sections together, and how to insert batteries. Will the dynamic duo find the solution to all the problems and make the robot break out some dance moves?

STEAM Stories: The Playground Puzzle (Engineering) Jonathan Litton. Illustrated by Magalí Mansilla Max and Suzy are bored and wish they had a playground in the garden, can the dynamic duo use their engineering know-how to build a swing, slide and see-saw? Challenges include choosing the best material to use, how to measure things and work out how to test their designs.

STEAM Stories: The Cookie Stall (Art) Jonathan Litton. Illustrated by Magalí Mansilla Max and Suzy have baked some delicious cookies to sell but no one is coming to their stall to buy any! Can the dynamic duo use their creativity to make their cookies more attractive and encourage people to visit their stall? Challenges include being creative with a range of materials, using imagination and experimenting with different techniques and colours.

September 2018 STEAM Stories: The Great Go-Kart Race (Science) 9781786032782 £6.99 24 pages, 203 x 203 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Science & Technology STEAM Stories: Robot Repairs (Technology) 9781786032805 £6.99 24 pages, 203 x 203 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Science & Technology STEAM Stories: The Playground Puzzle (Engineering) 9781786032829 £6.99 24 pages, 203 x 203 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Science & Technology October 2018 STEAM Stories: The Cookie Stall (Art) 9781786032843 £6.99 24 pages, 203 x 203 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Art & Architecture STEAM Stories: The Picnic Problem (Maths) 9780711239876 £6.99 24 pages, 203 x 203 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Mathematics

Jonathan Litton has written numerous children’s books in prose and verse. He loves using his science background to write about sea creatures, space and saving the planet, but is also fond of penning stories about pirates, princesses and picnics. Magalí Mansilla is a freelance illustrated based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Magalí uses a variety of techniques to create her illustrations but her priority is capturing the magic of childhood in dreamlike forms and colours,

STEAM Stories: The Picnic Problem (Maths) Jonathan Litton. Illustrated by Magalí Mansilla Max and Suzy receive an invitation to a mathematical treasure hunt in the park. Can the dynamic duo use their maths skills to solve mind-bending puzzles in order to enjoy the perfect picnic? Challenges include identifying shapes, counting, multiplying and dividing.

NON-FICTION September 2018 KIDS 30 SECOND

Ivy Kids 9781782406228 £9.99 96 pages, 230 x 180 mm, Trade Paperback Full colour throughout Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Sports & Recreation/General

SPORT IN 30 SEC SECONDS 30 Snappy Sports Subjects Explained in H Half a Minute John Brewer With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Sport in 30 Seconds is a must for kids who enjoy watching or playing sport.

Fascinating facts about our most popular team and individual sports are combined with sections on sports science, the Olympics, the health benefits of sport and the history of sport to make this book a clear winner for all junior sport fans. Each topic is presented in a concise 30-second summary, supported by a three-second flash soundbite and fullcolour artwork. Fun, active elements for kids to makeand-do support the topics, encouraging them to test, explore, and discover more. John Brewer is Professor of Sport at the University of Bedfordshire in the UK. A 15-time London marathon runner himself, he wrote the official London 2012 Training Guide to athletic track events and is a regular columnist for Running Fitness magazine.

ALSO AVAILABLE ANCIENT GREECE IN 30 SECONDS PB • 9781782405863 • £7.99

WEATHER IN 30 SECONDS PB • 9781782402855 • £7.99

GREAT ART IN 30 SECONDS PB • 9781782405016 • £7.99

HUMAN BODY IN 30 SECONDS PB • 9781782401476 • £7.99

RAINFORESTS IN 30 SECONDS PB • 9781782405009 • £7.99

NON-FICTION September 2018

AROUND THE WORLD IN EVERY VEHICLE Amber Stewart. Illustrated by Duncan Beedie

A unique and fun introduction to the cities of the world told through one family’s journey in every vehicle. The perfect adventure story for vehicle obsessed children.

QED Publishing 9781784938727 £11.99 48 pages, 290 x 235 mm, Hardcover Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Transportation/Cars & Trucks

Join the Van Go family as they set out in their little blue camper van on a globetrotting adventure. Tag along as they take in the sights on a red bus in London, watch them hail a yellow cab in New York and help them navigate the twisty turns of the Paris metro. Around the World in Every Vehicle is an adventure story perfect for little fans of everything that goes ‘vroom’! Follow the Van Gos as they travel in different vehicles throughout their trip and find out how popular modes of transport look in different cities and countries around the world.

November 2018

DAN ZANES’ FAMILY TREASURY OF ROOTS MUSIC Dan Zanes Learn about folk music and how to share it with your entire family.

Young Voyageur Press 9780760362013 £16.99/$24.99 US/$32.99 CAN 160 pages, 229 x 203 mm, Spiral Bound 70 illustrations Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Music/Songbooks

For the past twenty years, no one has done more than Dan Zanes to connect music-loving parents with their children and at the same time help preserve great folk music traditions. Now the Grammy Award winner has curated a collection of tunes that comprise an essential musical portrait of folk music’s multicultural essence. Dan’s selections include beloved classics as well as lesser-known chestnuts, each accompanied by a brief introduction with historical context, lyrics, notation, and chords. Dan also offers short sidebars throughout that give families the confidence to pick up instruments and begin to explore family band possibilities. He even includes handy chord diagrams for guitar, uke, and mandolin. More than just a collection of songs, Dan Zanes’ Family Treasury of Roots Music is part music book, part history lesson, and a work that all families can enjoy – together.

NON-FICTION September 2018 THE SCHOOL OF…

THE SCHOOL OF NUMBERS A Galaxy of Maths Emily Hawkins. Illustrated by Daniel Frost Hop on board the School of Numbers spaceship!

Wide Eyed Editions 9781786031839 £14.99 96 pages, 280 x 260mm, Hardcover Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Mathematics/General

Hop on board the spaceship School of Numbers and head off on an intergalactic mathematical journey that will introduce young readers to key concepts including arithmetic, shapes, fractions, percentages, and sequences. With six eccentric professors, and a gravity-free classroom, antics aplenty unfold as readers see math in action like never before.

ALSO AVAILABLE SCHOOL OF ART HB • 9781847806116 • £14.99 SCHOOL OF MUSIC HB • 9781847808608 • £14.99

July 2018 WHAT ON EARTH?

WHAT ON EARTH? ROBOTS Jennifer Fretland VanVoorst The importance of robots and their relationship to us and our world is explored as part of our action-packed What on Earth? series.

QED Publishing 9781784935603 £9.99 64 pages, 240 x 185 mm, Flexi-Bind Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Technology/Electricity & Electronics

Robots are no longer part of science fiction, they are all around us, in our homes, workplaces, hospitals and space. Robots can make day-to-day tasks easier, perform life-saving surgery and explore the depths of space beyond our reach. Discover all you need to know about these incredible machines and their place in our world through experiments, investigations and hands-on activities. Each spread encourages children to engage with science and technology through exploration, creativity and investigation.

ALSO AVAILABLE WHAT ON EARTH?: TREES Flexi • 9781784939311 • £8.99 WHAT ON EARTH?: BEES Flexi • 9781784937898 • £8.99

NON-FICTION September 2018

THE PEOPLE AWARDS Lily Murray. Illustrated by Ana Albero

Fifty historical ﬁgures are awarded prizes to celebrate their famous (and lesswell-known) achievements.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781786030634 £12.99 80 pages, 276 x 235 mm, Hardcover Full colour Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/ General

Welcome to the People Awards! The ceremony is about to begin. Who will win the Best Hat Award? Who will take the prize for Giving Out Prizes? Who will be named Bad-Tempered Musical Genius? A celebration of 50 famous people from around the world who made history and changed the world for the better, with stunning art from award-winning artist Ana Albero. Ana Albero was born in Alicante, Spain. She studied Visual Communication at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, and illustration at the University of the Arts Berlin. She is now based in Berlin, where she works primarily in graphite and coloured pencil creating vibrant textured images inspired by old pictures and movies. She is the illustrator of The People Awards and Little People Big Dreams: Coco Chanel. Lily Murray is a freelance writer who has been writing and editing children’s books for over 15 years. Her titles for Frances Lincoln Children’s Books include Hello, Hot Dog!, Once Upon a Picture and The People Awards. Other recent titles include Dinosaurium for Big Picture Press and World of Cities for Walker Books. She studied English Literature at university and now lives in a cottage on the edge of some woods with two children, a heroic dog and a strange assortment of other animals. She enjoys walking, reading and trips to London on the slightest excuse.

ALSO AVAILABLE COCO CHANEL HB • 9781847807717 • £9.99

NON-FICTION December 2018

CREATIVE CODING IN PYTHON 30+ Programming Projects in Art, Games and More Sheena Vaidyanathan Creative Coders teaches kids computer programming fundamentals and how to code creative projects using Python.

Quarry Books 9781631595813 £14.99/$22.99 US/$29.99 CAN 144 pages, 241 x 210 mm, Paperback 200 colour illustrations Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Computers/Programming

In Creative Coding in Python, technology educator Sheena Vaidyanathan teaches kids the fundamentals of computer programming and demonstrates how to code more than 30 fun, creative projects using Python, a free, intuitive, open-source programming language that’s one of most popular worldwide. Each chapter uses flowcharts, illustrations or pseudocode to explain the process of computational thinking, then shows how to apply those basics to code exciting projects in Python, such as chatbots, geometric art, interactive fiction and dice games. Also included are inspiring examples by expert coders that take Python in amazing directions.

July 2018 SPOT THE MISTAKE

JOURNEYS OF DISCOVERY Amanda Wood, Mike Jolley and Frances Castle This is the fantastic follow up to Spot the Mistake: Lands of Long Ago.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781786031297 £12.99 48 pages, 305 x 305 mm, Hardcover Colour illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/History/Exploration & Discovery

Would Christopher Columbus’s ship have had a motor? Would Marco Polo have ridden a bicycle? Test your knowledge of history and spot 20 mistakes in every scene. Then turn the page to discover if you were right and learn more fun facts about famous explorers from all around the world, including the Zheng He, Captain Cook, Sacagawea, Neil Armstrong and many more!

ALSO AVAILABLE SPOT THE MISTAKE: LANDS OF LONG AGO HB • 9781847809636 • £12.99

NON-FICTION October 2018

EGYPT MAGNIFIED With a 3x Magnifying Glass David Long. Illustrated by Harry Bloom Grab your magnifying glass and explore the sights and sounds of ancient Egypt in this fascinating search-and-ﬁnd adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781786030962 £14.99 48 pages, 310 x 256 mm, Hardcover Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/History/Ancient

Explore ancient Egypt, from the Nile to the pyramids, and learn what life was life for pharaohs, slaves and scribes in this fascinating search-and-find adventure. Use the magnifying glass to spot over 200 things in each eye-boggling illustration. Look inside temples and houses, and discover how mummies were made and how the pyramids were built. David Long writes for adults and children and specialises in history. As a journalist he has written for The Times, The Sunday Times, and the London Evening Standard as well as for magazines in Britain and abroad. He is an award-winning ghostwriter and one of his own books was voted Blue Peter Book of the Year 2017. Harry Bloom is a freelance illustrator based in London. He specialises in creating detailed illustrations for children’s books. His titles include Where’s Father Christmas? and Where’s Mo? Egypt Magnified is his first book for Wide Eyed Editions.

ALSO AVAILABLE PIRATES MAGNIFIED HB • 9781786030276 • £14.99

NON-FICTION August 2018

RAISE THE FLAG Terrific Flag Facts, Stories and Trivia! Clive Gifford. Illustrated by Tim Bradford Combining wow facts and trivia plus humorous illustrations, Raise the Flag reveals the amazing stories behind the many different ﬂags and their uses.

QED Publishing 9781784932152 £10.99 96 pages, 290 x 235 mm, Paperback Rights: Worldwide excl. US, CA, ANZ Juvenile Nonfiction/History/General

Packed full of wow-inducing facts and trivia, this book offers much more than the average flag book. Featuring the history of flags, and many different types of flags, it’s both a comprehensive guide and an entertaining read. Find out how Lichtenstein and Haiti discovered they shared the exact same flag and which national flag was designed by a 15-yearold schoolgirl. Each continent has its own atlas-style chapter with the history of significant flags fully explored. Themed sections then introduce the many different types of flags, great moments in flag history (flags at the poles and in space for example) and how we communicate using flags. There’s also a designyour-own flag activity and a fabulous flag quiz at the back of the book.

September 2018

ONE DAY, SO MANY WAYS Laura Hall and Loris Lora

A day in the life of over 40 children around the world.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781847809735 £12.99 64 pages, 310 x 256 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/People & Places/General

Discover what life is like for children from around the world… every day! Meet children from over 50 countries, exploring the differences and similarities between their daily routines. Over 24 hours, readers will follow a wide variety of children as they wake up, eat, go to school, play, talk, learn and go about their everyday routine.

NON-FICTION October 2018

MAPS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM Rachel Dixon and Livi Gosling

Take a tour around the counties of the United Kingdom, with this beautifully illustrated atlas which is packed with interesting, historical and fun facts on quirky places to visit and inﬂuential people who hail from each of the UK’s counties.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781786030252 £17.99/$22.99 US/$27.99 CAN 112 pages, 310 x 256 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/People & Places/Europe

Take a tour of the United Kingdom as you’ve never seen it before in this fully illustrated set of county maps. Travel through England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and meet the incredible people to have been born here, learn about our proud history, and discover ancient castles, modern feats of engineering and natural highlights while you revel in our nations’ curiosities, from the spectacular, to the quirky, to the downright strange! A fabulous introduction to Shakespeare’s Sceptre Isle, for readers young and old. Rachel Dixon is a travel and features writer for the Guardian newspaper. Livi Gosling Is a talented young illustrator who graduated from Falmouth University in 2012 and is now based in Hertfordshire. She works primarily in inks and her colourful artwork focuses on travel, food and nature. One day, she dreams of being paid in cheese.

NON-FICTION July 2018

NATIONAL PARKS OF THE USA Kate Siber

Take a tour of America’s great outdoors with this book that goes wild for the ﬂaura, fauna and epic landscapes of its majestic National Parks.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781847809766 £17.99/$27.99 US/$34.99 CAN 112 pages, 310 x 256 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/People & Places/United States/ General

Discover the beauty and diversity of America’s great outdoors in this tour of its most iconic National Parks. Explore Florida’s river-laced Everglades, travel down the white water rapids of the Grand Canyon, trek across the deserts of Death Valley and scale the soaring summits of the Rocky Mountains with this book that brings you up close to nature’s greatest adventures. Packed with maps, and fascinating facts about the flora and fauna unique to each wilderness, this fully-illustrated coast-to-coast journey documents the nation’s most magnificent and sacred places, and shows why should be preserved for future generations to enjoy.

August 2018

I SPY THE 50 STATES Sharyn Rosart. Illustrated by Sol Linero

Take a tour around the 50 states of the USA, from Maine to Hawaii.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781847809919 £10.99/$15.99 US/$20.99 CAN 102 pages, 130 x 158 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/People & Places/United States/ General

Bright, humorous infographic-style illustrations from Argentinian-based artist Sol Linero capture the mood and character of each state. Can you spot the American national bird on every spread, and spy through the holes to work out what the next-door state has in common with its neighbour?

ALSO AVAILABLE 50 STATES FLASHCARDS Postcard 9781631064968 £11.00

50 STATES MATCHING GAME Postcard 9781631064531 £12.99

NON-FICTION August 2018 40 INSPIRING ICONS

GREEK GODS AND HEROES Meet 40 Mythical Immortals Sylvie Baussier Each Top 40 Famous title introduces readers to a fascinating non-ﬁction subject through its 40 most famous people or groups.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781786031471 £9.99 88 pages, 254 x 186 mm, Hardcover Rights: English World excl. US & CA Juvenile Fiction/Legends, Myths, Fables/Greek & Roman

In this fun title, 40 gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines of Greek Mythology are waiting to be discovered, including Gaia, Zeus, Prometheus, Pandora, Athena, Antigone, Orpheus, Helen and Achilles. Each portrait includes the person’s genealogy, allies and enemies, history and the myths associated with them.

August 2018

MUSIC LEGENDS Meet 40 Pop and Rock Stars Hervé Guilleminot Learn about Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Madonna, Beyoncé, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and many other rock and pop legends in this Top 40 Famous title.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781786031495 £9.99 88 pages, 254 x 186 mm, Hardcover Rights: World English excl. US & CA Juvenile Nonfiction/Music/Rock

Each Top 40 Famous title introduces readers to a fascinating non-fiction subject through its 40 most famous people or groups. An illustration, short biography and pull-out boxes with statistics brings each alive in a fun, accessible way. In this inspiring title, learn about Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Madonna, Beyoncé, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and many other rock and pop legends. Key aspects are pulled out for young readers, such as genre, look and famous performances.

ALSO AVAILABLE FANTASTIC FOOTBALLERS HB • 9781786031464 • £9.99 PEOPLE OF PEACE HB • 9781786031488 • £9.99

NON-FICTION September 2018

HOW TO THINK LIKE AN ABSOLUTE GENIUS Philippe Brasseur

Drawing inspiration from 27 of the world’s greatest geniuses, this book will boost kids’ creative, inventive, and critical thinking skills.

QED Publishing 9780711239845 £10.99 80 pages, 296 x 222 mm, Flexi-Bind Colour photos and illustrations Rights: World excl. North America and South America Juvenile Nonfiction/Study Aids/General

Be curious! Be imaginative! Be determined! Develop your talents by drawing inspiration from the greatest of geniuses. In a world that changes quickly, the future belongs to those who have an open, flexible mind: like John Lennon, they will imagine the impossible; like Walt Disney, they will work as a team; and, like Copernicus, they will be able to think backwards! If you’re worried you might not be up to the job, have no fear! This fascinating book will show you the way. In How to Think Like an Absolute Genius, 27 geniuses from different eras and disciplines – artists, scientists, thinkers or writers – entrust you with their ‘creative methods’. Packed with facts, games and activity ideas to boost your intelligence, with this book to guide you, you can become absolutely awesome at whatever you put your mind to.

September 2018

THE BOOK OF WORRIES Lizzie Cox

A survival guide to help young people cope with puberty, peer pressure and all the worries in between, focusing on the emotional well-being and mental health of tweens to reassure young people that their worries and fears are normal.

QED Publishing 9781912413980 £9.99 64 pages, 225 x 170 mm, Flexi-Bind 250 illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada Young Adult Nonfiction/Social Topics/Emotions & Feelings

This essential guide covers a multitude of worries and anxieties that a young person may face while growing up. Children over 10 often have to deal with a bigger, scarier school, increased pressure to study and get good grades while making and maintaining friendships. Add to that the non-stop nature of social media and the added pressure that it brings and it’s no surprise anxiety and depression is on the increase. Friendly, funny text aims to reassure tweens that their worries and fears are normal and offers practical tips for managing anxiety and stress, for example practising mindfulness. The text features case studies and questions from ‘real-life‘ anonymous readers. All worries are recognised, whether they are problems at school, relationship woes, body image issues or troubles at home – positive text and advice will help young people survive the angst and stress that can bring them down.

NON-FICTION October 2018 ATLAS OF ADVENTURES

ATLAS OF ADVENTURES: WORLD WONDERS RS Ben Handicott. Illustrated by Lucy Letherland From the team behind the best-selling Atlas of Adventures comes the most wonderful adventure yet – a trip around the world to discover its greatest wonders!

Wide Eyed Editions 9781786032171 £20.00/$30.00 US/$39.00 CAN 96 pages, 370 x 280 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Adventure & Adventurers

From the team behind the best-selling Atlas of Adventures comes this awe-inspiring journey of discovery. Travel around the world to scale the Eiffel Tower, trek the Great Wall of China, and raft through the Yosemite Valley. Showcasing the globe’s most impressive landscapes, iconic buildings and evocative antiquities from both the modern and ancient worlds, this is the most wonderful Atlas adventure yet! Ben Handicott studied linguistics and education before heading off to learn Vietnamese and Mandarin over a number of years living in Asia. On his return home he published travel books for Lonely Planet and now looks to pass on his love of travel, food and language to his own children. Lucy Letherland is an illustrator based in London, UK. She graduated from Manchester School of Art in 2011 with a First Class BA (Hons) in illustration with animation. Lucy’s work is strongly led by humour and narrative, creating a playful, graphic quality.

ALSO AVAILABLE ATLAS OF MINIATURE ADVENTURES HB • 9781847809094 • £6.99 ATLAS OF DINOSAUR ADVENTURES HB • 9781786030344 • £20.00

NON-FICTION October 2018

ILLUMINATLAS Kate Davies. Illustrated by Carnovsky

Travel the world using your three-colour lens with this atlas like no other, the third book in the bestselling Illumi series from design duo Carnovsky.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781786031686 £20.00 64 pages, 340 x 280 mm, Hardcover Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Reference/Atlases

Set off on a journey around the world with this follow up to the bestselling Illuminature and Illumanatomy. Use your three-colour lens to explore the continents: use your green lens to see the landscape, the red lens to see plants and animals, and the blue lens to see cultural highlights and famous buildings. Packed with facts and stunning illustrations, this is an atlas like no other from Milan-based design duo Carnovsky. Kate Davies is a writer and editor of children’s books. She lives and works in London. Milan-based design duo Carnovsky was started by Silvia Quintanilla and Francesco Rugi in 2007. They have gained wide recognition for their RGB project, first displayed in 2010. Their work has been published in magazines around the world such as Vogue, Wired, Frame, Wallpaper, Elle Deco, and Whitewall. Their wallpaper ‘Jungla’ won the 2012 Wallpaper Magazine Design Award for Best Wallpaper.

ALSO AVAILABLE ILLUMINATURE HB • 9781847808868 • £20.00 ILLUMANATOMY HB • 9781786030504 • £20.00

NON-FICTION September 2018

SPORTOPEDIA Explore More Than 50 Sports from Around the World rld Adam Skinner. Illustrated by Mark Long Sportopedia is your ultimate guide to the diverse world of sport. From the best known to the most obscure, this guide showcases team sports, target sports, as well as track and ﬁeld, aquatic sports and much more.

Wid Eyed Editions Wide 9781786030849 9781 £14.99 £14.9 pages, 310 x 256 mm, Hardcover 112 p Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Sports & Recreation/General

Sportopedia is your ultimate guide to the exhilarating world of sport. Learn amazing facts about all your favourite sports, and discover new ones you may not have come across before, like kabaddi and boccia. Whether you’re into team sports, target sports, track and field, or aquatic sports, this book showcases a diverse array of athletes – male, female, able-bodied and Paralympians – and celebrates the unique talents of sportspeople everywhere, making it a treasure trove for all the family to share. Adam Skinner is a sports journalist at the Sun newspaper. He lives and works in London. Mark Long is a London-based freelance illustrator. He has worked for a number of clients, including the Guardian, the Independent, Creative Review, the New York Times and Google.

ALSO AVAILABLE PLANTOPEDIA HB • 9781786031389 • £14.99 CREATUREPEDIA HB • 9781847806345 • £14.99

POETRY & FICTION

POETRY & FICTION September 2018

A STAGE FULL OF SHAKESPEARE STORIES Angela McAllister. Illustrated by Alice Lindstrom

Step on to a stage full of stories with this beautiful anthology of 12 stories from Shakespeare, rewritten to be accessible to children aged 7+.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781786031143 £12.99 128 pages, 275 x 240 mm, Hardcover Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Classics

Step on to a stage full of stories with this beautiful anthology of 12 stories from Shakespeare, rewritten to be accessible to children aged 7+. Including favourites such as The Tempest, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Othello, each story is stunningly illustrated by collage artist Alice Lindstrom. This lavish follow-up to A Year Full of Stories and A World Full of Animal Stories is the perfect gift for book lovers young and old.

ALSO AVAILABLE A WORLD FULL OF ANIMAL STORIES HB • 9781786030443 • £12.99 A YEAR FULL OF STORIES HB • 9781847808592 • £12.99

October 2018

THE SOUND OF MAGIC: CINDERELLA Sanna Mander

Bring the story of Cinderalla to life with this interactive sound book.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781786031662 £14.99/$22.99 US/$27.99 CAN 24 pages, 296 x 222 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Fiction/Fairy Tales & Folklore/Adaptations

Experience the story of Cinderella like never before with this gorgeous new sound book! Complete with a magic wand, this book allows the reader to bring this classic fairytale to life with music and sound effects: simply wave the wand over the page to activate the 4 x 5-second sounds. Become your very own fairy Godmother and help Cinderella go to the ball and meet her prince: just turn the page and make the magic happen!

ALSO AVAILABLE THE STORY ORCHESTRA: THE NUTCRACKER HB • 9781786030689 £14.99

POETRY & FICTION September 2018

POWER TO THE PRINCESS Vita Weinstein Murrow. Illustrated by Julia Bereciartu

What if princesses didn’t always marry Prince Charming and live happily ever after?

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781786032027 £12.99 96 pages, 278 x 200 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Fiction/Girls & Women

What if Cinderella was inspired by her childhood to go into politics, and change the working conditions of those around her? What if Sleeping Beauty actually had a medical condition that, when shared with the world, promoted understanding of disability and difference? What if the Snow Queen’s icy heart was thawed by a friend, and she went on to become a world-famous hockey champion? In this collection of 15 fairytale retellings, fun and feisty princesses show young readers that princesses are smart, funny, wise and kind, and that they can follow in their footsteps to achieve anything they want. Power to the princess! Vita Murrow is an educator, an artist, a writer and a mum. She has been a teacher, a producer, a film maker, a program director and even a puppeteer. She currently works as a children’s author reinventing old stories for a new generation and crafting wordless pictures books together with her husband Ethan Murrow. Their recent book The Whale was nominated for a CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medal. Julia Bereciartu was born in San Sebastián, Spain, in 1980. In 2003 she moved to Madrid, and after several years working as a graphic designer, decided it was time to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a full-time illustrator. Her clients include American Girl, Google, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Simon & Schuster.

POETRY & FICTION October 2018

HOW TO SURVIVE A ZOMBIE ATTACK Grant Murray, Chris King and Billy Butcher

The only book on the market telling the truth about monsters and how to ﬁght them – ignore it at your peril!

QED Publishing 9781784934163 £10.99 96 pages, 240 x 185 mm, Paperback + Flaps Rights: Worldwide Except US, CA, ANZ, Exclusive Juvenile Fiction/Humorous Stories

This book takes the term ‘survival guide’ to a whole new level. You might think you’re a pro in sticky situations –you can light a fire, read a compass and survive a whole weekend camping with your parents – but have you ever been faced with a zombie apocalypse or alien invasion? Covering everything you need to know to combat and evade zombies, aliens, robots, man-eating plants and more, this deadly serious survival guide will prepare and entertain in equal measure! Fast-paced, bite-sized text is paired with classic comic book-style illustrations. Each chapter covers the folklore and science behind a particular menace, before delving into what skills and preparation are needed to survive, should you be unlucky enough to meet face-to-face. Includes information on how to survive encounters and attacks from things that go bump in the night…

October 2018

THE QUEEN AND MR BROWN: MEET THE RATS James Francis Wilkins The Queen and her faithful corgi companion are back for another magical animal adventure.

Natural History Museum 9780565094461 £6.99 48 pages, 270 x 214 mm, Paperback Colour throughout Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Fiction/Animals/General

During a rendezvous at the Natural History Museum, the Queen and Mr Brown are transported from the streets of South Kensington to the strange and wonderful world of the rats. With a talking toucan and a streetwise polar bear as their guides, they are launched into an extraordinary mystery tour which reveals some foul furniture, a funny smelling feast, and a spectacular rat cabaret. Beautifully illustrated and affectionately told, the book is great to read aloud and is also highly suited to encourage children to read on their own.

POETRY & FICTION October 2018

SILENT NIGHT Lara Hawthorne

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated book, based on the world’s best-loved carol, ‘Silent Night’.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781786030665 £10.99/$15.99 US/$18.99 CAN 32 pages, 270 x 216 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Fiction/Holidays & Celebrations/Christmas & Advent

Rediscover the nativity story in all its glory – from quaking shepherds to heaven-sent angels – as the song lyrics are brought to life on every spread. A gorgeous book for all the family to share during the festive season. Lara Hawthorne is an illustrator based in Bristol. After graduating from Falmouth University in 2013 where she studied illustration, she has had work shortlisted for the Lowry Children’s Book Award and has written and illustrated Herberto, a picture book published in Portugal, Brazil, Slovenia, France and South Korea. Her other books include The King of Christmas, Carol Ann Duffy’s 2016 Christmas poem, published by Picador, and The Night Flower, published by Big Picture Press. As well as focusing on narrative work, Lara also sells a variety of prints, notebooks and cards. Through Betty & Dupree, her prints are distributed to shops throughout the UK and internationally.

ACTIVITY BOOKS

ACTIVITY BOOKS July 2018 ETCHART

ETCHART: FORGOTTEN JUNGLE Amanda Wood, Mike Jolley and Dinara Mirtalipova Discover a mystical jungle with your stylus as you etch your own folk-art in these innovative activity books with scratchable ink.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781786031419 £9.99/$14.99 US/$17.99 CAN 20 pages, 230 x 230 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Activity Books

Explore a mystical jungle as you etch your own folkart in these activity books that take you on a journey through nature. Hiding beneath panels of scratchable ink, birds, beetles and other beasts lie, waiting to be uncovered using your wooden stylus.

July 2018

ETCHART: ENCHANTED GARDEN Amanda Wood, Mike Jolley and Dinara Mirtalipova

Uncover a magical world with your stylus as you etch your own folk-art in these innovative activity books.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781786031402 £9.99/$14.99 US/$17.99 CAN 20 pages, 230 x 230 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Activity Books

Uncover a magical world as you etch your own folkart in these activity books that take you on a journey through nature. Birds, bees, and other enchanted creatures hide beneath panels of scratchable ink, and are waiting to be uncovered with your stylus!

ALSO AVAILABLE ETCHART: HIDDEN FOREST HB • 9781786030481 • £9.99 ETCHART: SECRET SEA HB • 9781786030498 • £9.99

ACTIVITY BOOKS August 2018

FIND YOUR WAY QED PUBLISHING This brilliant series provides a fun ﬁrst look at co-ordinates and how to navigate your way around maps. Maths activities are combined with an exciting mission and colourful fantasy settings, making for an entertaining and educational adventure.

Find Your Way Under the Sea Paul Boston The Merps need your help! Explore their underwater world and help them finish building the castle. Navigate through the spooky shipwreck and watch out for the giant octopus, solving maths problems and collecting objects along the way. This bright and busy mapping book provides a fun first look at co-ordinates and map skills.

Find Your Way In the Jungle Paul Boston The Leafies need your help! Explore their jungle world and help them put on a birthday party for the king. Navigate through the temple ruins and watch out for the giant orangutan, solving maths problems and collecting objects along the way. Maths activities are combined with an exciting mission, making for an entertaining and educational adventure.

Find Your Way Under the Sea 9781784932862 £8.99 32 pages, 297 x 240 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Activity Books Find Your Way in the Jungle 9781784932886 £8.99 32 pages, 297 x 240 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Activity Books Find Your Way Underground 9781786032874 £8.99 32 pages, 297 x 240 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Reference/Atlases Find Your Way in Space 9781786032881 £8.99 32 pages, 297 x 240 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Reference/Atlases

Paul Boston studied illustration and sequential design and has been illustrating for over 15 years. He lists his inspirations as 1950s children’s books, antique maps and Japanese prints, to name just a few. Paul’s charming depictions of people and places have been commissioned for global advertising campaigns and publishing projects.

Find Your Way Underground Paul Boston The Gnomes need your help! Explore their underground world and help them rescue their gold from a fire-breathing dragon. Navigate through the dinosaur pit and watch out for the giant anteater, solving maths problems and collecting objects along the way. Readers will gain a practical understanding of co-ordinates and maths concepts while negotiating the path from beginning to end.

Find Your Way in Space Paul Boston Choose your mode of transport and set off on an adventure that will take you all the way across space! Can you navigate huge roundabouts with sleeping aliens, or cross planets guarded by scary space creatures? Negotiate pesky road obstructions by solving the maths problems correctly. Pick up hidden objects, collect bonus points, and use your mapping skills to zoom backwards and forwards through the book.

ACTIVITY BOOKS September 2018

HORSES & PONIES DRAWING & ACTIVITY BOOK Learn to Draw 16 Different Breeds Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team With tracing paper, step-by-step drawing exercises, and practice pages, you will learn to draw your favourite horses and ponies!

Walter Foster Jr 9781633226647 ÂŁ8.99/$12.95 US/$16.95 CAN 64 pages, 273 x 203 mm, Enclosed Spiral Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Art/Drawing

Using tracing paper, step-by-step drawing exercises, and tons of practice pages, learn to draw some of your favourite horse and pony breeds. This interactive drawing book guides aspiring young artists to learn to draw 16 popular breeds, including the the majestic Clydesdale, the high-spirited Arabian, and the athletic Thoroughbred, using three different methods: tracing, grid drawing, and step-by-step drawing. Fun and interesting facts are also sprinkled throughout the pages for added educational value.

September 2018

DOGS & PUPPIES DRAWING & ACTIVITY BOOK Learn to Draw 16 Different Dog Breeds Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team Kids will learn to draw their favourite pups and puppies!

Walter Foster Jr 9781633226661 ÂŁ8.99/$12.95 US/$16.95 CAN 64 pages, 273 x 203 mm, Enclosed Spiral Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Art/Drawing

Follow along with the step-by-step drawing exercises and learn to draw your favourite dog and puppy breeds. This interactive drawing book guides aspiring young artists to learn to draw a variety of dog and puppy breeds using three different methods: tracing, grid drawing, and step-by-step drawing. The included tracing paper and practice pages encourage beginning artists to get started directly in the pages of the book for hours of artistic fun!

ACTIVITY BOOKS October 2018 WATCH ME READ AND DRAW

OCEAN FRIENDS A Step-by-step Drawing & Story Book Samantha Chagollan. Illistrated by Jannie Ho Read about and draw 11 animals from the ocean and complete the story with stickers!

Walter Foster Jr 9781633226579 £5.99/$8.95 US/$11.95 CAN 36 pages, 279 x 216 mm, Paperback 50 colour illustrations Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Art/Drawing

What could be better than reading and drawing at the same time? Watch Me Read and Draw: Ocean Friends offers both! Kids will get to follow along with the adorable story inside while they learn to draw friends from the sea step-by-step, including a dolphin, a whale, a sea lion, a shark, a sea horse and many more! Basic shapes that budding young artists will recognise make it easy to follow along and learn to draw. The flip-out drawing pad offers prompts for a jump-start, making it enjoyable and fun to draw oceanic animals. Plus, there’s a treasure trove of colourful stickers inside to reward kids as they complete the story along the way. It’s the perfect starter drawing book for kids who love to read and draw!

October 2018

WATCH ME READ AND DRAW: FAVOURITE PETS A Step-by-step Drawing & Story Book Samantha Chagollan. Illistrated by Mattia Cerato Learn to draw your favourite pets with simple steps and a fun, engaging story.

Walter Foster Jr 9781633226593 £5.99/$8.95 US/$11.95 CAN 36 pages, 279 x 216 mm, Paperback 50 colour illustrations Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Art/Drawing

In Watch Me Read and Draw: Favourite Pets, kids will follow the story as they learn to draw 11 different beloved pets, one step at a time. This instructional storybook provides easy-to-follow steps for drawing, stickers to reward progress and even a built-in flip-out drawing pad with prompts. This is one drawing and storybook hybrid that young artists are sure to love!

ACTIVITY BOOKS August 2018

ONCE UPON A MAGIC BOOK Lily Murray. Illustrated by Katie Hickey

A magical search-and-ﬁnd puzzle adventure through 13 magical worlds.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781786030733 £11.99/$17.99 US/$21.99 CAN 32 pages, 267 x 267 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Fiction/Fantasy & Magic

Get ready for a magical search-and-find puzzle adventure! In an old toyshop, Sophie and Jack find a dusty book with a glowing key. They turn the key and WHOOSH! They’re inside the book, at the start of a wonderful adventure. But how will they ever get out again? Follow them on their journey, from fairytale forests to pirate islands. Complete the puzzles on every page to help them escape the book … but watch out for the wicked witch!

July 2018

HOW TO DRAW ALMOST EVERYTHING FOR KIDS Naoko Sakamoto. Illustrated by Kamo Learn to draw almost everything with easy step by step practice!

Quarry Books 9781631594991 £10.99/$15.99 US/$20.99 CAN 96 pages, 279 x 216 mm, Paperback Rights: World English Juvenile Nonfiction/Art/Drawing

In this hands-on workbook, including 100s of easy and cute illustrations to master with a pen or pencil readers will learn how to playfully draw and doodle with practice drills and basic instructions. Each practice illustration invites you to start with tracing and then provides space for your own freehand versions. A helpful how-to section includes valuable drawing and colouring tips and techniques followed by hundreds of drawings to trace and try on your own!

ACTIVITY BOOKS October 2018

COLLAGE WORKSHOP FOR KIDS Rip, Snip, Cut, and Create with Inspiration from The Eric Carle Museum Shannon Merenstein Engage children in creative collage making with inspiration from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.

Quarry Books 9781631595202 £14.99/$22.99 US/$29.99 CAN 152 pages, 254 x 216 mm, Flexi-Bind Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Art/Techniques

Reggio-based author and teacher Shannon Merenstein explores favourite art themes for kids, and demonstrates how to work with coloured tissue paper, newspaper, fabric and buttons, painted paper, torn paper and more. Within each chapter, Carle Museum staff members offer expert advice on making art with kids. Highlights of collage illustrations from the museum’s collection appear throughout.

October 2018 SCRATCH AND DISCOVER

SCRATCH AND DISCOVER WORLD ATLAS Charlotte Trounce Explore the world as you scratch to discover animals, places and people in this interactive ﬁrst atlas.

Wide Eyed Editions 9781786032768 £11.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 16 pages, 260 x 240 mm, Hardcover Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Activity Books

Go on a treasure hunt around the world as you scratch to discover animals, famous buildings, people and icons from across the globe. Every spread features a fully-illustrated map with dozens of icons, paired with a search-and-find activity that prompts readers to search for and scratch to reveal ten items on every spread. An appealing, interactive first introduction to the world.

ACTIVITY BOOKS July 2018 SHINE-A-LIGHT

SHINE-A-LIGHT: DINOSAURS Sara Hurst Children will love exploring this beautifully illustrated Shine-a-Light title, packed with all sorts of habitats and the different dinosaurs that lived in them.

Ivy Kids 9781782405924 £10.99 36 pages, 260 x 260 mm, Hardcover Full colour throughout Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures

From the first fish and reptiles to the mighty meateating dinosaurs, such as T-rex, this beautifully illustrated first non-fiction book, shows young children the hidden secrets of these incredible creatures, from the babies inside eggs to hidden fossils in the the ground.

ALSO AVAILABLE SHINE-A-LIGHT: ON THE FARM HB • 9781782405245 £10.99

SHINE-A-LIGHT: IN THE CITY HB • 9781824049598 £10.99

SHINE-A-LIGHT: AT THE HOSPITAL HB • 9781782405252 £10.99

July 2018

SHINE-A-LIGHT: WONDERS OF THE WORLD Carron Brown

What incredible sights can you ﬁnd within these pages?

Ivy Kids 9781782405931 £10.99 36 pages, 260 x 260 mm, Hardcover Full colour throughout Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures

Cross the continents to marvel at beautiful temples and ancient cities, and explore the mountains, canyons and waterfalls that are some of the most impressive places on our planet. Children will love exploring the world through this beautifully illustrated Shine-a-Light title, packed with amazing surprises. The unique design of the book allows children to discover a ‘hidden’ image by holding the page up to a bright light. Take an awe inspiring around-the-world trip to visit some of the great wonders of the world. From the Colosseum and the Taj Mahal to Mount Everest and the Great Barrier Reef, this beautifully illustrated first non-fiction book reveals the secrets of these incredible man-made and natural structures.

ACTIVITY BOOKS September 2018 STICKER STORIES

STICKER STORIES: FAIRY TALE ADVENTURES Includes Stickers, Drawing Steps, and Scenes to Decorate! Nila Aye Create your very own fairy tale adventures by telling your tale with stickers!

Walter Foster Jr 9781633226685 £5.99/$8.95 US/$11.95 CAN 24 pages, 279 x 216 mm, Trade Paperback 75 colour illustrations + 4 sticker pages Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Activity Books

This colourful, interactive activity book lets children create their own stories with stickers. Full of bright, fun illustrations and more than 150 stickers, each spread features a story prompt that will spark imaginations and get kids creativity going.

September 2018

STICKER STORIES: UNDER THE SEA ESCAPADES Includes Stickers, Drawing Steps, and Scenes to Decorate! Nila Aye Create your very own undersea adventures by telling your tale with stickers!

Walter Foster Jr 9781633226692 £5.99/$8.95 US/$11.95 CAN 24 pages, 279 x 216 mm, Trade Paperback 75 colour illustrations + 4 sticker pages Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Activity Books

ACTIVITY BOOKS December 2018

THE YOUNG HERBALIST’S COMPANION Recipes and Crafts Using Common Backyard Plants Rachel J. Wolf An engaging guide to safe herbs and weeds for curious kids and their adults.

Young Voyageur 9780760360514 £16.99/$24.99 US/$32.99 CAN 176 pages, 229 x 229 mm, Flexi-Bind 100 colour photos Rights: World Crafts & Hobbies/Crafts for Children

For years, Rachel Jepson Wolf has run Green Magic Summer Camp in the woods of rural Minnesota. At the sold-out camp, she helps children and adults forage for plants like plantain, elderberry and chickweed. Then campers put them to use, making teas, tinctures, salves and syrups. The kids – and even some of the adults – leave with a new perspective on what nature provides. This book aims to take the same concept to a wider audience. It contains a comprehensive, approachable basics section that teaches safe foraging, and chapters on 10 common (and safe!) plants. Each plant chapter starts with an identification guide, followed by recipes and craft projects tailored to the plant.

August 2018

TREASURE HUNT HOUSE Lift the Flaps and Solve the Clues Kate Davies. Illustrated by Becca Stadtlander A lift-the-ﬂap treasure hunt through the house of every child’s dreams.

Lincoln Children’s Books 9781847809575 £14.99 32 pages, 305 x 248 mm, Hardcover Rights: Worldwide Except US and Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/House & Home

Two children receive an invitation from their Greataunt Martha to visit her incredible house. She sets them a treasure hunt to solve as they explore the rooms. Lift more than 50 flaps and solve the riddles on every page as you join them on their treasure hunt, learning about famous historical and cultural objects as you go. Find out about instruments in the music room, the history of jeans in the bedroom, see a velociraptor skeleton in the Cabinet of Curiosities and Shakespeare’s plays in the library. A magical book that will inspire a love of history, ideal for anyone who loves exploring houses or playing with doll’s houses.

ACTIVITY BOOKS October 2018

365 BUILD-IT-YOURSELF ENGINEERING PROJECTS An Exciting Hands-on Experiment for Every Day of the Year Elizabeth Snoke Harris The ultimate learn-by-doing guide for the thinkers, tinkerers, and next generation innovators.

Walter Foster Jr 9781633226265 £12.99/$19.95 US/$25.95 CAN 240 pages, 279 x 216 mm, Flexi-Bind 300 full-colour illustrations Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Experiments & Projects

Join STEM educator and author Elizabeth Snoke Harris in this second book in the popular 365 series as she challenges and encourages kids’ problemsolving skills, all while discovering the endless fun of science and engineering. Simple and colourful step-by-step directions accompany each handson experiment so kids can easily follow along with minimal parental supervision. Inquiry-based projects which all use materials found around the house nclude: Paper Airplane Launcher, Ice Cube Architecture, Straw Rocket, Rockin’ Roller Coaster, Far-out Fort, Mechanical Hand, Seismometer, ArtBot, and more! Additional fun facts and information show young readers how each concept affects them and the world around them, giving them a deeper understanding of the captivating world of science and technology. With 365 Build-It-Yourself Engineering Projects, science has never been so easy and fun!

August 2018

MYTHICAL BEASTS MASKS Ten 3D Mythical Beasts Masks to Press Out and Make Gavin Rutherford Transform into your favorite mythical beasts with these incredible masks! A unicorn, a griffin, a dragon, a basilisk and more are waiting to be brought to life.

Ivy Kids 9781782406211 £12.99 68 pages, 297 x 210 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Activity Books

Featuring ten strikingly beautiful illustrated paper masks to press out and build, making and wearing these magical storybook masks leads children on an imaginative crafting journey through creative play. Great for play dates or rainy day activities, costume parties, or dressing up just for fun, these beautifullydesigned masks stimulate and encourage children’s imaginations to run wild.

ALSO AVAILABLE RAINFOREST MASKS PB • 9781782404439 • £9.99

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INDEX 10 Reasons to Love… a Lion 36

Beer, Dr Amy-Jane 37

Dickmann, Nancy 59

10 Reasons to Love… a Penguin 36

Bently, Peter 15

Dipper, Dr Frances 37

365 Build-It-Yourself Engineering Projects 97

Bereciartu, Julia 83

Dixon, Dougal 39

Best Sound in the World, The 27

Dixon, Rachel 73

Blake, Rose 25

Djordjevic, Ana 59

ABC Animals 7

Bloom, Harry 71

ABC What Can She Be? 7

Bobby’s Got A Brand New Car 25

Dogs & Puppies Drawing & Activity Book 90

Adams, Tom 45

Book of Comparisons, The 46

Dragons Father and Son 28

Albero, Ana 69

Book of Worries, The 76

All Aboard the Voyage of Discovery 45

Boston, Paul 89

Egypt Magnified 71

Almon, Claire 64

Bradford, Tim 72

Ella Queen of Jazz 24

Alonso, Juan Carlos 46

Brasseur, Philippe 76

Entrepreneur Academy 44

Angel and Her Wonderful Wheels 63

Brewer, John 66

EtchArt: Enchanted Garden 88

Animosaics: Can You Find It? 8

Brown, Carron 94

EtchArt: Forgotten Jungle 88

Anne Frank 52 Antlered Ship, The 20

Build Your Own Chain Reaction Machines 63

Fan Brothers, The 20

Apple Cake 22

Butcher, Billy 84

Fan Eng, Gee 54 Farndon, John 60

Around The World in Every Vehicle 67 Arrhenius, Ingela P. 7

Cahill, Patrick 12

Fiedler, Heidi 57

Art for Kids 49

Carnovsky 78

Finding Granny 33

Aśka 32

Carvalho, Berhardo P. 40

Find Your Way in Space 89

Asquith, Ros 61

Casey, Dawn 22

Find Your Way In the Jungle 89

Astronomy for Kids 49

Castle, Frances 70

Find Your Way Underground 89

Atlas of Adventures: World Wonders 77

Cerato, Mattia 91

Find Your Way Under the Sea 89

At the End of Holyrood Lane 32

Chagollan, Samantha 91

Flint, Katy 57

Attiogbé, Magali 9

Chef Academy 44

Follath, Isabelle 31

Austin, Ruth 41

Chen, Belinda 10

Ford, Jessie 7

Averiss, Corrinne 31

Clohosy Cole, Tom 45

Fouquier, Elsa 61

Aye, Nila 95

Clue is in the Poo, The 64

Fretland VanVoorst, Jennifer 68

Clulow, Hanako 36

Frida Kahlo Paper Doll 54

Bailey, Hannah 39

Coco Chanel Paper Doll 54

Frost, Daniel 68

Baker, Laura 29, 43

Collage Workshop for Kids 93

Ballesteros, Carles 14

Courtney-Tickle, Jessica 23

Garstecki, Julia 62

Ball, Jacqueline A. 38

Cox, Lizzie 76

Georgia O’Keeffe 52

Balthazar The Great 19

Creative Coding in Python 70

Gifford, Clive 46, 72

Barr, Catherine 36

Curiositree: Human World 47

Going to School 25 Goodman, Luke 60

Barroux 22 Bath Buddies: Things That Go 10

Dale, Hannah 28

Gosling, Livi 73

Baussier, Sylvie 75

Dan Zanes’ Family Treasury of Roots Music 67

Great Big Green Book, The 61

Davies, Kate 78, 96

Guillain, Charlotte 58

Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle, The 26 Beedie, Duncan 67

Greek Gods and Heroes 75

Daviz, Paul 64

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INDEX Guilleminot, Hervé 75

Kitchen Science for Kids 49

Nature Craft 47

Gurr, Brenda 38

Knowles, Laura 42

Nerf Blaster Modification Guide, The 60

Know-Nonsense Guide to Space, The 57

Nichols, Michelle 49

Kolanovic, Duba 18

Night Dragon, The 19

Hall, Laura 72 Hancher, Adam 24

Nocturnal Animals 41

Hancocks, Helen 24

Lacroix, Alexandre 28

Handicott, Ben 77

Latyk, Olivier 6

Ocean Friends 91

Harriet Tubman 52

Lauricella, Leanne 63

Once Upon a Magic Book 92

Have You Heard? 28

Lessons of a LAC 32

One Day, So Many Ways 72

Hawkins, Emily 45, 68

Letherland, Lucy 77

Ouerghi, Rida 61

Haworth, Naomi 20

Li, Cornelia 57

Outside: Discovering Animals 40

Hawthorne, Lara 85

Lindstrom, Alice 82

Outside: Exploring Nature 40

Hayes, Fiona 47

Linero, Sol 74

Haynor, Sam 62

Litchfield, David 26

Pattullo, Alice 37

Hewitt, Sally 56

Little Faces: Fox Is Up to Something 14

Peck, Hannah 29

Hickey, Katie 92

Little Faces: It’s Party Time for Penguin 14

Peixe Dias, Maria Ana 40

Hirschmann, Kris 60

Little People, Big Dreams 54

Pelon, Sébastien 31

Hoffman, Mary 61

Little People, Big Dreams backlist 55

People Awards, The 69

Ho, Jannie 91

Litton, Jonathan 65

Perfectly Peculiar Plants 63

Horses & Ponies Drawing & Activity Book 90

Lonergan, Kirrili 32

Perfect Petunias 33

Long, David 71

Pick, Spit & Scratch! 62

Howarth, Naomi 19

Long, Mark 79

Pintachan 12

How Rude 30

Long, Paul 63

How to Draw Almost Everything for Kids 92

Lora, Loris 72

Pocket Guide to Turtles, Tortoises and Other Reptiles 37

How To Survive A Zombie Attack 84

Lucy Maud Montgomery 53

How to Think Like an Absolute Genius 76 Hurst, Sara 94

Poli, Giuseppe 33 Madden, Chris 42 Mander, Sanna 82

Illuminatlas 78 I Love You, Bunny 21 Into the Forest 43 Into the Ocean 43 Invisible Jerry 33 I Spy the 50 States 74 Jackson, Tom 59 Jane Austen 52 Jane Goodall 53 Jenkins, Lynn 32 Johnston, Nicky 32 Jolley, Mike 47, 70, 88 Jones, Gwynneth 33 Josephine Baker 52 Journeys of Discovery 70 Joy 31 Jurassic Giants 38 Kamo 92

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Powell, Dimity 32 Power to the Princess 83

Mansilla, Magalí 65 Maps of the United Kingdom 73 Marine Animals of the World 46

Queen and Mr Brown: Meet the Rats, The 84

Martin, Steve 44 Marvelous Makeable Monsters 62

Raise the Flag 72

McAllister, Angela 82

Reading Gems: Big and Fuzzy 50

Merenstein, Shannon 93

Reading Gems: Hens Can’t Crow! 50

Miller, John 49

Reading Gems: Percy Penguin 50

Mirtalipova, Dinara 88

Reading Gems: Snap! 51

Mission Solar System 59

Reading Gems: Space Supper 51

Monster Sharks 38 Morgan, Matthew 6, 14

Reading Gems: The Mouse and the Lighthouse 50

Mother Teresa 52

Reading Gems: The Party Dress 50

Murray, Grant 84

Reading Gems: Three, Two, One… 50

Murray, Lily 69, 92

Ready to Ride 31

Music Legends 75

Ronca, Catell 63

My First Book of Gymnastics 61

Rosart, Sharyn 74

My Friend Sleep 29

Russell, Paul 32

My Storee 32

Rutherford, Gavin 97

Mythical Beasts Masks 97 Sajnani, Surya 8, 11

Kearney, Brendan 57 King, Chris 84

Pocket Guide to Whales, Dolphins and Other Marine Mammals 37

National Parks of the USA 74

Sakamoto, Naoko 92

INDEX Sanchez Vegara, Isabel 54

Sticker Stories: Fairy Tale Adventures 95

Wolf, Rachel J. 96

Sánchez Vegara, Isabel 52, 53

Women in Art 54

School of Numbers, The 68

Sticker Stories: Under the Sea Escapades 95

Schwake, Susan 49

Sticky, Stinky Science Book, The 60

Wood, A. J. 47

Science in Action 56

Storytime: Not-So-Brave Penguin 18

Wood, Amanda 70, 88

Scott, Chris 49

Storytime: The Prettiest Flower 18

Wume, Cindy 27

Scratch and Discover World Atlas 93

Storytime: True Friends 18

Secret Life of a Tiger, The 21

Stuff You Should Know About Planet Earth 60

Seed, Andy 64

Surnaite, Alina 21

Women in Science 54

Yamada, Mike 15 Young Herbalist’s Companion, The 96

Seixas, Ana 13 Senses: Hearing, The 56 Senses: Sight, The 56 Senses: Smell, The 56 Senses: Taste, The 56 Senses: Touch, The 56 Shhh! 22 Shine-a-Light: Dinosaurs 94 Shine-a-Light: Wonders of the World 94 Shuttlewood, Anna 18 Siber, Kate 74 Silent Night 85 Simone de Beauvoir 53 Simpson, Kate 33

Taking Flight 24 Tales From Nature: Owl 9 Tales From Nature: Squirrel 9

Zanes, Dan 67 Zidrou 25 Zommer, Yuval 58

Tallec, Olivier 30 Taylor, Nadia 43 Taylor, Sean 29 Teixeira do Rosario, Iñes 40 There’s a Dinosaur in My House! 12 The Story Orchestra: Sleeping Beauty 23 Thorogood, Chris 63 Treasure Hunt House 96 Trounce, Charlotte 93 Tug of War 20

Sims, Kirsten 19 Singer, Marilyn 64

Unofficial Minecraft for Kids 49

Skies Above My Eyes, The 58 Skinner, Adam 79 Slide & See: Into the Wild 6 Slide & See: Things that Go 6 Slide Surprise: Come & Play 13

Vaidyanathan, Sheena 70 van de Leijgraadf, Deborah 6 Veitch, Catherine 48 Voyage through Space 57

Slide Surprise: Go Wild! 13 Smallman, Steve 18 Snoke Harris, Elizabeth 97 Snowbear, The 29

Wallace, Adam 33 Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team 7, 90

Solis, Fermin 48

Watch Me Read and Draw: Favourite Pets 91

Sound of Magic: Cinderella, The 82

We Build Our Homes 42

Space Atlas 59

Wechterowicz, Przemyslaw 21

Sport in 30 Seconds 66

Wee Gallery Friendly Faces: Farm 11

Sportopedia 79

Wee Gallery Friendly Faces: Forest 11

Stadtlander, Becca 96

Weinstein Murrow, Vita 83

Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A 82

Welsh, Clare Helen 30

STEAM Stories: Robot Repairs (Technology) 65

What Do Your Pets Do All Day? 12

STEAM Stories: The Cookie Stall (Art) 65 STEAM Stories: The Great Go-Kart Race (Science) 65

What on Earth? Robots 68 What’s Wrong? Around the World 48 What’s Wrong? In the Wild 48

STEAM Stories: The Picnic Problem (Maths) 65

When the Whales Walked 39

STEAM Stories: The Playground Puzzle (Engineering) 65

Whizzy Wheels Academy: Tractor 15

Stewart, Amber 67

Wilkins, James Francis 84

Whizzy Wheels Academy: Fire Engine 15 Who Are You Calling Weird? 64

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