UK Autumn 2019 Kids Catalogue by QPGUK4

AUTUMN 2019

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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 ...............................................33 Poetry & Fiction .....................................53 Activity Books ........................................59 CONTACT INFORMATION .................... 67 INDEX ....................................................... 69

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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 Frances 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, characterled, 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. EK Books publishes picture books with heart on issues that matter. Engaging and creative, our books help kids with a range of important issues, from common problems like selfesteem to more sensitive issues like domestic violence, the death of a pet, or the illness of a grandparent. But don’t let the heavy topics fool you — our books are designed to put a smile on the face of the reader, and leave kids and parents feeling reassured, uplifted and inspired. 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! Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, London. Frances 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. 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. small world creations, Yate. Founded in 1997 small world creations makes novelty preschool 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

MEET THE FAMILY

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 September 2019 PEEP THROUGH

PEEP THROUGH: BIG & SMALL Illustrated by Jane Ormes The perfect introduction to early learning, the Peep Through series combines preschool concepts, original illustrations and a fun, interactive format.

words & pictures 978-0-7112-4047-6 £7.99 10 pages, 180 x 180 mm, Board Book Rights: World excl. US, CA, ANZ Juvenile Nonfiction/Concepts

The Peep Through series introduces important preschool concepts of colours, numbers, opposites and first words in a fun and interactive format. Diecut holes invite the reader to peep through each hole and turn onto the next page, encouraging curiosity and practising motor skills. The large, sturdy pages mean that parent and child can share the experience, assisting with the early learning process. Illustrating all four of the titles are Jane Ormes’ bright, original prints, demonstrating these first ideas and helping children to remember them with their clean, simple shapes and close-up texture and detail. Overall, the series is the perfect preschool introduction to key concepts.

September 2019

PEEP THROUGH: COLOURS Illustrated by Jane Ormes

The perfect introduction to early learning, the Peep Through series combines preschool concepts, original illustrations and a fun, interactive format.

words & pictures 978-0-7112-4048-3 £7.99 10 pages, 180 x 180 mm, Board Book Rights: World excl. US, CA, ANZ Juvenile Nonfiction/Concepts

ALSO AVAILABLE PEEP THROUGH: FIRST WORDS 978-0-7112-4045-2 • £7.99 PEEP THROUGH: COUNT 123 978-0-7112-4046-9 • £7.99

EARLY LEARNING October 2019 MY WORLD IN 100 WORDS

CHRISTMAS IN 100 WORDS Illustrated by Sophie Beer A playful new board book series exploring a child’s world in 100 words, familiarising children with everyday scenarios. Includes wonderful illustrations from Sophie Beer and a range of words to gently encourage social values.

words & pictures 978-0-7112-4262-3 £6.99 20 pages, 170 x 170 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Holidays & Celebrations

This charming non-fiction board book series is an original, contemporary first words concept. Aimed at 1-to-3-year-olds, the series is designed to boost vocabulary, engage children with the world around them, and support familiarization with specific subjects. Each title explores a different theme; starting nursery, Christmas, in the garden and at the seaside. With ten words per page and variation between full scenes and visual lists, there’s plenty for children to look at and enjoy. More abstract terms such as ‘friendship’ and ‘kindness’ help instil social values, and bright, playful illustrations from Sophie Beer complete the series.

August 2019

MY NURSERY IN 100 WORDS Illustrated by Sophie Beer

A playful new board book series exploring a child’s world in 100 words, familiarising children with everyday scenarios. Includes wonderful illustrations from Sophie Beer and a range of words to gently encourage social values.

words & pictures 978-0-7112-4265-4 £6.99 20 pages, 170 x 170, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Concepts/General

EARLY LEARNING July 2019 WEE GALLERY BUGGY BOOKS

MY COLOURFUL FRIENDS Surya Sajnani Bright, tactile buggy books with vibrant illustrations and crinkly pages, perfect for stimulating babies’ visual and sensory development on the move.

words & pictures 978-0-7112-4291-3 £9.99/$12.95 US/$16.95 CAN 8 pages, 110 x 110 mm, Cloth Rag Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Concepts/Colors

Meet a red ladybird, a yellow bee, a blue bird, an orange cat, a green grasshopper and a brown snail in My Colourful Friends, giving a delightful first look at colours and nature. Made from tactile, crinkly material with vibrant illustrations, a Velcro strap and colourful tabs, these soft buggy books are perfect for keeping babies occupied while stimulating their visual and sensory development on the move.

July 2019

ON MY WAY Surya Sajnani

Bright, tactile buggy books with vibrant illustrations and crinkly pages, perfect for stimulating babies’ visual and sensory development on the move.

words & pictures 978-0-7112-4293-7 £9.99/$12.95 US/$16.95 CAN 8 pages, 110 x 110 mm, Cloth Rag Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Concepts/Colors

Meet a green car, a red fire engine and a blue bicycle in On My Way, giving a delightful first look at colours and things that go. Made from tactile, crinkly material with vibrant illustrations, a Velcro strap and colourful tabs, these soft buggy books are perfect for keeping babies occupied while stimulating their visual and sensory development on the move. 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. She 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.

EARLY LEARNING BE S TSE L L ING SE RIE S

Now in sturdy board book format, introduce youngest dreamers to the critically acclaimed Little People, Big Dreams series. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.

Josephine Baker Isabel Sánchez Vegara Josephine Baker was born for the stage. She moved to Paris and worked as a dancer, an actor and even a spy. She then spent the rest of her life spreading the word that people of all colours can live together in harmony.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books All titles: August 2019 £5.99 24 pages, 156 x 126 mm, Board Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/ Women Josephine Baker 978-0-7112-4314-9 Jane Goodall 978-0-7112-4316-3 Lucy Maud Montgomery 978-0-7112-4318-7

Jane Goodall Isabel Sánchez Vegara When Jane Goodall was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of animals, and she went to study them in the wild as soon as she could. Jane lived with chimpanzees in their natural habitat and became famous for groundbreaking research.

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.

See page 47 for more books in the Little People, Big Dreams series

Lucy Maud Montgomery Isabel Sánchez Vegara ‘As a young girl, Lucy Maud Montgomery found comfort in reading, writing and her imagination. When she grew up, she wrote about the childhood she wished she had, creating one of the best-loved characters of all time: Anne of Green Gables.

ALSO AVAILABLE COCO CHANEL 978-1-78603-246-1 • £5.99

MARIE CURIE 978-1-78603-254-6 • £5.99

FRIDA KAHLO 978-1-78603-247-8 • £5.99

AMELIA EARHART 978-1-78603-251-5 • £5.99

MAYA ANGELOU 978-1-78603-250-8 • £5.99

EARLY LEARNING July 2019

READING GEMS NON-FICTION QED PUBLISHING Put the fun back into reading with Reading Gems! Graded into four reading levels, this engaging series will help young readers gain conﬁdence. Reading Gems books have been designed to spark a love of reading. Reading Gems is a supplementary reading programme that supports a child’s learning at school and the books are graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child’s reading ability, from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Level 1 is for children who are taking their first steps into reading. Themes and subjects are familiar to young children, and there is lots of repetition to build reading confidence. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.

Reading Gems Fact Finders: Llamas (Level 1) Learn all about llamas in this simple non-fiction book that helps build reading confidence.

All titles: July 2019 Katie Woolley. Consultant editor Gill Matthews £4.99 32 pages, 229 x 152 mm, Paperback + Flaps Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Readers/Beginner Reading Gems Fact Finders: Llamas (Level 1) 978-0-7112-4371-2 • £4.99 Reading Gems Fact Finders: Narwhals (Level 1) 978-0-7112-4373-6 • £4.99 Reading Gems Fact Finders: Sloths (Level 1) 978-0-7112-4375-0 • £4.99 Reading Gems Fact Finders: Meerkats (Level 1) 978-0-7112-4377-4 • £4.99 Reading Gems Fact Finders: Koalas (Level 1) 978-0-7112-4379-8 • £4.99 Reading Gems Fact Finders: Flamingoes (Level 1) 978-0-7112-4381-1 • £4.99

Reading Gems Fact Finders: Narwhals (Level 1) Learn all about narwhals in this simple non-fiction book that helps build reading confidence.

Reading Gems Fact Finders: Sloths (Level 1) Learn all about sloths in this simple non-fiction book that helps build reading confidence.

Reading Gems Fact Finders: Meerkats (Level 1) Learn all about meerkats in this simple non-fiction book that helps build reading confidence.

Reading Gems Fact Finders: Koalas (Level 1) Learn all about koalas in this simple non-fiction book that helps build reading confidence.

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. Level 3 is for children who are developing as readers. Stories and subjects are varied, and more descriptive words are introduced. 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 Fact Finders: Flamingoes (Level 1) Learn all about flamingos in this simple non-fiction book that helps build reading confidence.

Katie Woolley is a children’s book editor and writer. She has worked on a wide range of book formats and topics, both fiction and non-fiction. Gill Matthews is an independent literacy consultant and writer. Gill works with schools, supporting improvements in literacy and writing skills including grammar and punctuation for the GPS (SPaG) KS2 test. She delivers INSET and speaks about many aspects of literacy both nationally and internationally.

Reading Gems Fact Finders: Llamas (Level 1)

EARLY LEARNING July 2019

READING GEMS PHONICS QED PUBLISHING

Reading Gems Phonics is for children who are starting to learn their letters and sounds. They can be enjoyed as stand-alone stories, alongside Reading Gems stories or as part of a reading programme. Phonics is the foundation for reading. In order for a child to read ﬂuently, they need to be able to put sounds together (blend) to read a word, and break up sounds in a word (segment) to spell and to write successfully.

Reacing Gems Phonics: Pem’s Little Brother A fun story that includes these focus letters and sounds: ear, air, ure, igh, a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e, u-e and zh.

Reading Gems Phonics: Mr Whimple’s Potion

Reading Gems Phonics: Pem’s Little Brother 978-0-7112-4383-5 £4.99 32 pages, 220 x 200 mm, Paperback + Flaps Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Fiction/Readers/Beginner Reading Gems Phonics: Mr Whimple’s Potion 978-0-7112-4385-9 £4.99 32 pages, 220 x 200 mm, Paperback + Flaps Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Fiction/Readers/Beginner

Working with acclaimed authors and consultants, QED Publishing’s mission is simple – to create fresh, informative, high-quality books that will appeal to children, parents and teachers alike. Ever since QED’s inception in 2003, each book has been specifically designed to make learning exciting, stimulating and fun for children. QED’s diverse range of titles covers everything from entertaining, innovative facts for the classroom to beautifully illustrated fiction that kids will want to take home. Get inspired and get learning – the fun starts here!

A fun story that includes these alternative spellings and pronunications: ay (ai), ou (oo), ie (igh/ee), ea (ee), oy (oi), ir (er), ue (oo), aw (or), ew (oo), oe (oa), au (or), wh and ph.

ALSO AVAILABLE READING GEMS PHONICS: PEM’S SNACK 978-1-78603-606-3 • £4.99

READING GEMS PHONICS: MUNCH CRUNCH LUNCH 978-1-78603-610-0 • £4.99

READING GEMS PHONICS: ZIPP! ZAPP! 978-1-78603-608-7 • £4.99

READING GEMS PHONICS: THE BUG ROBOT 978-1-78603-612-4 • £4.99

EARLY LEARNING August 2019 SEARCH-AND-FIND

SEARCH-AND-FIND: A NUMBER OF NUMBERS Amanda Wood. Illustrated by Allan Sanders Take a ride through 26 fully illustrated search and ﬁnd spreads, each one themed on a number. With plenty of Where’s Waldo style humour, this is the best way to learn your 1, 2, 3s.

Wide Eyed Editions 978-1-78603-536-3 £12.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 48 pages, 310 x 256 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Concepts/Counting & Numbers

Take a ride through 26 fully illustrated search and find spreads, each one themed on a number. Count the animals going into Noah’s Ark two-by-two, spot 13 scary skeletons at the haunted house on Halloween and visit Farm Fifteen where everything from one scarecrow through to 15 apples need to be found. Allan Sanders’ weird and wonderful drawings are packed full of funny things to spot and plenty of Where’s Waldo style humour, making this the best way to learn your 1, 2, 3s…

ALSO AVAILABLE SEARCH-AND-FIND: AN ALPHABET OF ALPHABETS 978-1-78603-001-6 • £12.99

September 2019

AN ABC OF EQUALITY Chana Ewing. Illustrated by Paulina Morgan

ALL people have the right to be treated fairly, no matter who they are, what they look like or where they come from. This is called equality.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-1-78603-741-1 £9.99/$14.99 US/$17.99 CAN 52 pages, 158 x 130 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/LGBT

A is for Ability, B is for Belief, C is for Class… ALL people have the right to be treated fairly, no matter who they are, what they look like or where they come from. This is called equality. An ABC of Equality introduces complicated concepts to young children. With simple explanations and engaging artwork this is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to teach children about current issues.

EARLY LEARNING September 2019 LITTLE CONCEPTS

A IS FOR APRICAT Learn Your ABCs With These Deliciously Adorable Food & Critter Mash-Ups! Mauro Gatti Learn your ABCs with cute, quirky mashups of animals and food, from Apricat to Zebrussels sprout!

Walter Foster Jr 978-1-63322-722-4 £6.99/$9.99 US/$12.99 CAN 28 pages, 178 x 178 mm, Board Book 30 illustrations Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Concepts/Alphabet

A is for Apricat combines photos of fresh fruits and vegetables with cute illustrations of animals in a fun, quirky way for kids to learn their ABCs. Each page features a letter with a new fruit or vegetable creature, paired with simple text to help kids learn the letter,, the animal, and the food.

ALSO AVAILABLE LITTLE CONCEPTS: ABC ANIMALS 978-1-63322-628-9 • £8.99 LITTLE CONCEPTS: ABC COLOR 978-1-63322-336-3 • £8.99 LITTLE CONCEPTS: ABC FRENCH 978-1-63322-412-4 • £8.99 LITTLE CONCEPTS: ABC SHAPES 978-1-63322-514-5 • £8.99 LITTLE CONCEPTS: ABC SPANISH 978-1-63322-283-0 • £8.99

October 2019 ABC FOR ME

ABC FOR ME: ABC WHAT CAN HE BE? Boys Can Be Anything They Want to Be, from A to Z Sugar Snap Studio ABC What Can He Be? presents a wonderful world full of possibilities – from Astronaut to Zoo veterinarian and everything in between.

Walter Foster Jr 978-1-63322-724-8 £10.99/$16.95 US/$21.95 CAN 36 pages, 229 x 229 mm, Board Book 40 colour illustrations Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Boys & Men

A follow-up to ABC What Can She Be?, ABC What Can He Be? presents a wonderful world full of possibilities – from Astronaut to Zoo Veterinarian – to all little boys with big dreams, whether they’re fascinated by construction sites, fire trucks, teaching, g, books, or any other thing. dancing,

ALSO AVAILABLE ABC FOR ME: ABC WHAT CAN SHE BE? 978-1-63322-624-1 • £10.99 ABC FOR ME: ABC BABY SIGNS

978-1-63322-366-0 • £10.99 ABC FOR ME: ABC LOVE

978-1-63322-240-3 • £10.99 ABC FOR ME: ABC MINDFUL ME

978-1-63322-510-7 • £10.99 ABC FOR ME: ABC YOGA.

978-1-63322-146-8 • £10.99

EARLY LEARNING August 2019 WHIZZY WHEELS ACADEMY

WHIZZY WHEELS ACADEMY: DAISY THE DIGGER Peter Bently. Illustrated by Sebastien Chebret A picture book series for vehicle-mad pre-schoolers.

QED Publishing 978-0-7112-4330-9 £6.99 20 pages, 180 x 180 mm, Board Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Transportation/Cars & Trucks

Join Daisy the digger as she learns all about becoming a construction 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. With colourful illustrations and an engaging story on a favourite topic, this board book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, encourages creativity and imagination and supports emotional intelligence.

August 2019

WHIZZY WHEELS ACADEMY: DYLAN THE DUMP TRUCK Peter Bently. Illustrated by Sebastien Chebret A picture book series for vehicle-mad pre-schoolers.

QED Publishing 978-0-7112-4346-0 £6.99 20 pages, 180 x 180 mm, Board Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Transportation/Cars & Trucks

Join Dylan the dump truck as he learns all about becoming a construction 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. With colourful illustrations and an engaging story on a favourite topic, this board book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, encourages creativity and imagination and supports emotional intelligence.

EARLY LEARNING

The spreads shown here are from previous titles in this series.

ALSO AVAILABLE WHIZZY WHEELS ACADEMY: FERGUS THE FIRE ENGINE 978-1-78603-311-6 • £7.99 WHIZZY WHEELS ACADEMY: TESS THE TRACTOR 978-1-78603-309-3 • £7.99

PICTURE BOOKS

PICTURE BOOKS October 2019 THE STORY ORCHESTRA

THE STORY ORCHESTRA: SWAN LAKE Katy Flint. Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle A magical retelling of the classic ballet story, with sounds.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-0-7112-4150-3 £16.99/$27.99 US/$32.99 CAN 24 pages, 304 x 265 mm, Trade Paperback Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Performing Arts/Music

Discover the spellbinding magic of Swan Lake. Trapped by an evil sorcerer in the body of a swan, how will Princess Odette ever escape? Visit the magical woodland clearing to find Prince Siegfried, be mesmerised by cygnets dancing on the lake, and watch as Odette battles the evil sorcerer for her freedom. Press the note on every page to hear the story come to life with music from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, then listen to all the sounds again at the back of the book! Katy Flint is a children’s book author and editor, based in London. She is the author of the best-selling sound book The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker, and has worked on many other non-fiction titles – from human bodies to dinosaurs. She likes playing the violin and dog-spotting. 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: THE NUTCRACKER 978-1-78603-068-9 • £16.99 THE STORY ORCHESTRA: FOUR SEASONS IN ONE DAY 978-1-84780-877-6 • £16.99 THE STORY ORCHESTRA: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY 978-1-78603-093-1 • £16.99

PICTURE BOOKS September 2019

LIGHTS ON COTTON ROCK David Litchfield

A Close Encounters-inspired story for under-ﬁves from best-selling picture book creator David Litchﬁeld.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-1-78603-338-3 £12.99 40 pages, 300 x 220 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Science Fiction

A little girl witnesses an alien spaceship landing at Cotton Rock near her house. She visits the spaceship and meets a young alien but is called home by her parents. She draws a picture of the alien she met and keeps returning to Cotton Rock as she grows up, in the hope that the UFO will come back. Eventually, after many years, she’s got a son and a granddaughter of her own and she’s starting to give up hope… This new blockbuster from best-selling author David Litchfield is a tear-jerking story about never stopping believing and the importance of family – a Close Encounters for under-fives. 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 Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, The Bear and the Piano, won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize (Illustrated Book Category) and became a best-seller in the UK and US. It was shortlisted for eight other awards in the UK and has sold in over 20 languages.

ALSO AVAILABLE THE BEAR AND THE PIANO 978-1-84780-717-5 • £11.99 THE BEAR, THE PIANO, THE DOG AND THE FIDDLE 978-1-84780-917-9 • £11.99

PICTURE BOOKS August 2019

KITES Simon Mole

A beautiful story about a boy named David who is desperate to ﬁt in when he moves to a new town.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-1-78603-556-1 £11.99/$17.99 US/$19.99 CAN 32 pages, 235 x 290 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Social Themes/Emigration & Immigration

‘The day that David moved to Fivehills, The first thing he noticed was the kites. Little kites, big kites Eagle kites, pig kites Golden Frog kites with car headlights for eyes Mirror kites singing the sky back at itself…’

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David knows that to fit in at Fivehills, he needs a kite. But when he makes one, the other kids of the town aren’t too impressed. They say it needs this, then it needs that, then it needs something else… soon David’s kite doesn’t feel like his any more. But David remembers what his Grandpa said – ‘Let’s see what we’ve already got. More often than not, we’ll find the answer inside’ – and learns that when you’re happy with yourself, friends will follow.

October 2019

THE INCREDIBLE HOTEL Kate Davies. Illustrated by Isabelle Follath

A visually stunning picture book about The Incredible Hotel and Stefan, who dreams of being a chef. Illustrated by up-and-coming talent Isabelle Follath.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-1-78603-196-9 £11.99/$17.99 US/$21.99 CAN 40 pages, 290 x 235 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Cooking & Food

If you ever go to great city of Delaunay, take a left at the Duchess’s palace and cross the Bridge of Spires, and there you will find The Incredible Hotel. Everything runs like clockwork, thanks to Stefan the kitchen porter, who brews the coffee every morning, and dreams of being a chef. Until the morning of the Grand Ball, when a fire starts in the kitchen just as the Duchess of Delaunay arrives… can Stefan save the day? A stunning, escapist picture book about a beautiful hotel and the people who stay, live and work there.

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PICTURE BOOKS October 2019

THE LITTLE FIR TREE Christopher Corr

A beautifully illustrated retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s festive tale.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-1-78603-662-9 £11.99/$17.99 US/$19.99 CAN 32 pages, 300 x 200 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World Juvenile Fiction/Holidays & Celebrations/Christmas & Advent

Deep in the forest, there lived a little fir tree who longed to see the world. When the tree is taken to town at Christmas, it feels like all his dreams have come true. But what will happen the day after? Find out in this beautifully illustrated retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s festive tale.

ALSO AVAILABLE DEEP IN THE WOODS 978-1-84780-727-4 • £6.99 THE GREAT RACE 978-1-78603-065-8 • £11.99

July 2019

THE MOLE AND THE HOLE Brayden Kowalczuk

A riotously funny story about how NOT to be a good neighbour.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-0-7112-4141-1 £11.99/$17.99 US/$19.99 CAN 32 pages, 235 x 276 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.

‘Mole is stuck inside his hole. Every day he tries to get out, and every day the rocks block his way. Mole can’t understand it. After all, he’s never been any trouble to anyone. Has he? Find out whether Mole will ever get above ground again in this riotously funny story about how NOT to be a good neighbour from Disney character artist Brayden Kowalczuk.

PICTURE BOOKS July & October 2019

SEN SUPERPOWERS QED PUBLISHING The SEN Superpowers series celebrates the positive traits associated with a range of common SEN conditions, boosting the conﬁdence and strength-awareness of children with those conditions while also allowing for better understanding and positivity among their peers. Each book includes a page of discussion points about the story, a page of tips for how to boost abilities and a further page of notes for parents and teachers.

SEN Superpowers: The Map Challenge A Book About Dyslexia

Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway. Illustrated by Ana Sanfelippo Sammy loves playing outside and is excited to go camping with the scouts. However, after a frustrating day of trying to read the map, Sammy wishes he never came. But when his group’s map blows away, it’s up to Sammy to use his fantastic visual working memory to lead them safely back to the campsite.

SEN Superpowers: The Rabbit Food Mystery A Book About ADHD

Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway. Illustrated by Ana Sanfelippo Someone has been stealing food from Snowball, the classroom pet bunny! Izzy finds it hard to sit still and concentrate in class, but could she be the one to track down the culprit using her fantastic verbal working memory?

SEN Superpowers: The Playground Problem A Book About Anxiety

Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway. Illustrated by Ana Sanfelippo Max feels anxious because his classmates have been giving him a hard time at playtime. But Millie understands what it’s like to deal with anxiety and it’s up to her to use her SEN Superpower to solve the playground problem.

SEN Superpowers: The Perfect Project A Book About Autism

Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway. Illustrated by Ana Sanfelippo Billy loves trains. He prefers to play with toy trains in the playground instead of joining in with his friends. But when Billy’s class have to do a project on trains, it’s up to Billy to use his SEN Superpower to help his group get the job done.

All titles: £8.99, 24 pages, 203 x 203 mm Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Fiction/Social Themes/Special Needs July 2019 SEN Superpowers: The Map Challenge 978-1-78603-576-9 SEN Superpowers: The Rabbit Food Mystery 978-1-78603-579-0 October 2019 SEN Superpower: The Playground Problem 978-0-7112-4375-0 SEN Superpower: The Perfect Project 978-0-7112-4327-9

Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway, PhD is a Psychology professor and Graduate Program Director at the University of North Florida. She specializes in working memory and its role in learning and the benefits of training working memory. Ana Sanfelippo studied graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires, specialising in typography. She uses acrylics and inks in her illustrations. She also lectures at the University of Buenos Aires.

PICTURE BOOKS October 2019

THE QUEEN & MR BROWN: MEET THE RATS James Francis Wilkins

The Queen and her faithful corgi companion are back for another magical animal adventure. This time they come face to face with some infamous inhabitants of the London underworld – the rats! Beautifully illustrated and affectionately told, the book is great to read aloud and to encourage children to read on their own.

Natural History Museum 978-0-565-09446-1 £6.99 48 pages, 270 x 214 mm, Trade Paperback Rights: World excl. US, AU & NZ Juvenile Fiction/Animals

September 2019 STORYTIME

STORYTIME: KIND MR BEAR Steve Smallman

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Kind Mr Bear is very kind. He’s always happy to help those in need. But the animals in the forest are so used to him being there, they start to take his help for granted. Then one day Mr Bear gets ill and finds himself all alone in his cave. Will anyone come to help him? Beautifully illustrated, Storytime introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories.

QED Publishing 978-0-7112-4334-7 £5.99 24 pages, 275 x 250 mm, Trade Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Bears

September 2019

ARABELLA AND THE MAGIC PENCIL Stephanie Ward. Illustrated by Shaney Hyde

Arabella is a beloved only child who has everything until her brother, Avery, arrives. While she loves him, it’s sometimes hard to like him. She spends her days creating marvelous things with her magic pencil, and ignoring him. But when he spoils her tea party, she decides drastic action is required and she erases him from her life with the magic pencil. Oops! Can she get him back?

EK Books 978-1-925820-01-0 £10.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 32 pages, 245 x 255 mm, Paper Over Board 32 colour illustrations Rights: World excl. AU, NZ Juvenile Fiction/Family/New Baby

PICTURE BOOKS July 2019

THE BOY IN THE BIG BLUE GLASSES Susanne Gervay. Illustrated by Marjorie Crosby-Fairall

For anyone who’s ever felt different, this is the heart-warming story of a boy who wishes he didn’t have to wear glasses.

EK Books 978-1-925335-99-6 £10.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 32 pages, 215 x 288 mm, Paper Over Board 32 colour illustrations Rights: World excl. AU, NZ Juvenile Fiction/Social Themes/Emotions & Feelings

Sam doesn’t like his new glasses. They make his ears hurt. His parents say he looks handsome in them. But Sam just wants to look like himself. His teacher doesn’t recognize him – she says he must be a new superhero. But Sam doesn’t want to be a superhero. He just wants to be himself. Eventually, with a bit of confidence and a lot of humour, Sam finds out that wearing glasses isn’t so bad – and people still like him just the way he is after all.

August 2019

ELLA AND MRS GOOSEBERRY Vikki Conley. Illustrated by Penelope Pratley

An inspiring story about the importance of community, love and selﬂess giving.

EK Books 978-1-925335-25-5 £10.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 32 pages, 245 x 255 mm, Paper Over Board 35 colour illustrations Rights: World excl. AU, NZ Juvenile Fiction/Social Themes/Values & Virtues

Grumpy old Mrs Gooseberry from next door has lost her love. ‘I didn’t know you could lose love,’ says Ella. So she begins her quest to find out what love looks like and how she can help Mrs Gooseberry to rediscover it. Her mother says love is like homecooked pie. Her teacher says it’s like lanterns in the night. Perhaps love might look like a little kitten…

PICTURE BOOKS September 2019 LESSONS OF A LAC

GREY-GLASSES-ITIS Life’s Brighter When You’re Not Wearing Grey Glasses! Lynn Jenkins. Illustrated by Kirrili Lonergan A valuable resource for parents and caregivers to help children understand the link between how they see things and how they feel. Written by a clinical psychologist with a focus on children’s emotional development.

EK Books 978-1-925335-95-8 £9.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 32 pages, 305 x 230 mm, Trade Paperback 35 colour illustrations Rights: World excl. AU, NZ Juvenile Fiction/Social Themes/Emotions & Feelings

The fourth book in the popular Lessons of a LAC series, Grey-glasses-itis helps children to understand the link between how they see things and how they feel. Loppy notices that he feels differently when he looks at the world around him through differentcoloured glasses. Children will learn that a simple shift in perception can often give them some influence over their feelings, helping to build their emotional resilience.

ALSO AVAILABLE LESSONS OF A LAC 978-1-925335-82-8 • £9.99 PERFECT PETUNIAS 978-1-925335-58-3 •£9.99

October 2019

ONCE I WAS LOVED Belinda Landsberry

A celebration of the timeless nature of love set against the backdrop of iconic moments in 20th-century history, this heart-warming picture book will resonate with anyone who has ever cherished a childhood toy.

EK Books 978-1-925820-02-7 £10.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 32 pages, 245 x 255 mm, Paper Over Board 32 colour illustrations Rights: World excl. AU, NZ Juvenile Fiction/Historical/General

An old toy rabbit finds himself in a box of toys donated to charity. ‘But it wasn’t always this way,’ Tock reflects, ‘Once I was loved.’ From World War II to rock ’n’ roll, from the moon landing to the Hippie movement, this is a story of the children who have loved Tock across the decades.

PICTURE BOOKS August 2019

THROUGH THE GATE Sally Fawcett

In sparse text and evocative illustrations, this acclaimed picture book about resilience and coping with change tells the story of a young girl and her move to a new home. Now in paperback.

EK Books 978-1-925820-09-6 £7.99/$12.99 US/$16.99 CAN 32 pages, 245 x 255 mm, Paperback 20 colour illustrations Rights: World excl. AU, NZ Juvenile Fiction/Social Themes/Emotions & Feelings

Through the Gate tells the story of a girl who has moved house and is struggling to cope with all the changes in her life. She relates to the dilapidated house she now lives in, as she sits sad and forlorn on its broken front step. But, each time she passes ‘through the gate’, into the world beyond, she notices more of her surroundings and discovers that her new life has some wonderful things in it. Sally Fawcett is a primary school teacher and mother with a passion for art, creative writing and education. Her goal is for her books to engage adults and children in a shared experience that fosters a life-long love of reading, creativity and tapping into the power of the imagination.

PICTURE BOOKS November 2019

THE VOYAGE Robert Vescio. Illustrated by Andrea Edmonds

This is the powerful story of a family ﬂeeing their war-torn country and making a dangerous trip across the ocean to a new life in a new land.

EK Books 978-1-925820-03-4 £10.99 32 pages, 245 x 255 mm, Paper Over Board 32 colour illustrations Rights: World excl. AU, NZ Juvenile Fiction/Social Themes/Emigration & Immigration

Displaced by war and conflict, a refugee family sets out on a voyage into the unknown. Told in only a few words, the sparse text and evocative illustrations encourage young readers to create their own background story and thus identify more deeply with the plight of refugees and those less fortunate. ‘Chaos’ begins the story, as the family escapes. ‘Wild’ is the midway point, as their boat battles through a storm. ‘Beauty’ is the sight of a green, beautiful land ahead of them. ‘Safe’ is the beginning of their new life in their new home. Robert Vescio is a full-time children’s author whose aim is to enthuse and inspire children to read and write and leave them bursting with imaginative ideas. Andrea Edmonds is an artist and illustrator who has worked on kids’ books, greeting cards, stationery, commissioned artworks and animation.

PICTURE BOOKS August 2019

HOPE Corrine Averiss. Illustrated by Sébastien Pelon

A wonderful story that shows children not to give up hope when times are uncertain.

words & pictures 978-0-7112-4173-2 £11.99/$17.95 US/$23.95 CAN 32 pages, 235 x 290 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Pets

‘Hope is keeping a light on, however dark things seem.’ Comet is Finn’s dog, and his very best friend. They do everything together. But one day Comet won’t get out of his basket – not even for his very favourite things! The vet tells Finn that Comet needs to stay in overnight for an operation. That evening, Finn sits in his den feeling very alone. Dad tells him to keep on hoping. That night, as Finn sleeps, thousand of little lights appear in the sky, each one a hope from a different person in the world. Emotional, funny and uplifting, this beautiful picture book is a pure delight from start to finish. A wonderful story that shows children not to give up hope when times are uncertain.

October 2019

LOOK UP AT THE STARS Katie Cotton. Illustrated by Miren Asiain Lora

A parent and child go off in search of a star, but what will happen when they ﬁnd it is out of reach?

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-1-78603-772-5 £12.99/$17.99 US/$22.99 CAN 32 pages, 235 x 276 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Family/Parents

‘Look up at the stars, so high above me. If I could just hold one, how happy I’d be! A parent and child go in search of a star, but what will happen when they find it is out of reach? This lyrical picture book celebrates imagination, adventure, coming home – and the idea that sometimes what you are looking for is right under your nose.

PICTURE BOOKS August 2019

THE ANTLERED SHIP Dashka Slater. Illustrated by The Fan Brothers

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

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-1-78603-106-8 £7.99 48 pages, 203 x 279 mm, Trade Paperback 24 illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada 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 978-1-78603-014-2 • £7.99 OCEAN MEETS SKY 978-1-78603-562-2 • £7.99

October 2019

GRANDAD’S SECRET GIANT David Litchfield

New in board book format. A GIANT story of belonging and friendship from David Litchﬁeld, author of the Waterstones-Prize winning The Bear and the Piano.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-1-78603-596-7 £7.99 30 pages, 180 x 138 mm, Board Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/General

Billy doesn’t believe his Grandad when he tells him there’s a giant living in his town, doing good deeds for everyone. He knows that a giant is too big to keep himself hidden. And why would he WANT to keep himself a secret? But as time goes on, Billy learns that some secrets are too BIG to stay secret for long…

ALSO AVAILABLE THE BEAR AND THE PIANO 978-1-84780-717-5 • £11.99 THE BEAR, THE PIANO, THE DOG AND THE FIDDLE 978-1-84780-917-9 • £11.99

PICTURE BOOKS July 2019

AUDREY THE AMAZING INVENTOR Rachel Valentine. Illustrated by Katie Weymouth

A picture book for determined and passionate young children, Audrey the Amazing Inventor is about following your dreams and never giving up.

words & pictures 978-0-7112-4282-1 £6.99 32 pages, 290 x 235 mm, Trade Paperback 22 illustrations Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Fiction/Humorous Stories

A heartwarming and inspirational story about a feisty, young dreamer and her determination to never give up. Audrey the Amazing Inventor is about following your dreams, caring for those you love and persevering to achieve your goals. Audrey wants to be an inventor, but her inventions are not entirely successful: the egg collectors and jam dispenser are a bit messy, and her faithful pet, Happy Cat, is still recovering from the mishap with the cat washer! It’s enough for Audrey to lose heart and give up altogether, but with some encouraging words she gives inventing one last try. Hilarious, heartfelt and utterly bonkers, Audrey the Amazing Inventor is a new heroine with plenty to say and do.

October 2019

APPLE CAKE Dawn Casey. Illustrated by Genevieve Godbout

In this simple rhyming story, a child says thank you for the gifts nature provides.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-1-78603-215-7 £11.99/$17.99 US/$21.99 CAN 32 pages, 270 x 216 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World Juvenile Fiction/Holidays & Celebrations/Thanksgiving

Thank you, hedgerow, Thank you, tree. Thank you, flower, Thank you, bee. Thank you, raindrop, Thank you, sun. Thank you, farmers, Every one. 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. Includes a recipe for apple cake.

PICTURE BOOKS September 2019 FAIRYTALE FRIENDS

SCARED LITTLE RIDING HOOD A Story About Bravery Sue Nicholson. Illustrated by Laura Brenlla Part of an exciting new series that brings fairytales into the modern day, with each story focusing on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends.

QED Publishing 978-0-7112-4472-6 £6.99 24 pages, 230 x 253 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Fiction/Action & Adventure/General

Little Red Riding Hood is scared of everything – of animals and the dark and the way the wind howls through the trees in the forest. When she finds a lost wolf cub in need of help, can she find courage to brave the forest? Learn about bravery in this story of Little Red Riding Hood and her fairytale friends. The Fairytale Friends series features modern day scenarios young children can relate to and learn from, with each book telling the story of a different fairytale character, exploring a different strength or core virtue, and a challenge to overcome. This new modern twist on Little Red Riding Hood features key elements from the original fairy tale, plus characters from the other books that children will enjoy spotting. It also has notes and questions at the back that summarize what the character has learned and prompt further discussion, plus activities for even more fairytale fun.

September 2019

KEEP TRYING, ALADDIN! A Story About Determination Sue Nicholson. Illustrated by Laura Brenlla Part of an exciting new series that brings fairytales into the modern day, with each story focusing on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends.

QED Publishing 978-0-7112-4469-6 £6.99 24 pages, 230 x 253 mm, Paperback Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Fiction/Fairy Tales & Folklore/Adaptations

When Aladdin moves to the village, he is very keen to try out ice skating. His new friends are all very good and think skating is easy, but Aladdin doesn’t find it easy at all! Will he manage to pick himself up and keep trying? Learn about determination in this story of Aladdin and his fairytale friends. The Fairytale Friends series features modern day scenarios young children can relate to and learn from, with each book telling the story of a different fairytale character, exploring a different strength or core virtue, and a challenge to overcome. This new modern twist on Aladdin features key elements from the original story, plus characters from the other books that children will enjoy spotting. It also has notes and questions at the back that summarize what the character has learned and prompt further discussion, plus activities for even more fairytale fun.

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NON-FICTION July 2019

BIRD’S EYE VIEW: THE NATURAL WORLD John Farndon. Illustrated by Paul Boston

In Bird’s Eye View, go on an amazing arial journey and see the natural world in a way you’ve never seen it before through the eyes of a bird.

words & pictures 978-1-78603-892-0 £12.99 44 pages, 235 x 290 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US, CA, ANZ Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Earth Sciences/ General

In The Natural World, you will trace the remarkable migration of the wildebeest across the East African plain, see the extraordinary changing habitats as you soar past the slopes of the Himalayan mountains, and many other natural wonders. Some panoramas fold out, making fabulous wide-frieze pictures as big as a poster. John Farndon is an internationally renowned author of exciting and accessible science books for children and adults. His books have been shortlisted for numerous awards and have sold millions of copies worldwide, proving their perennial appeal. Paul Boston studied illustration and sequential design and has been illustrating for over 15 years. He lists his inspirations as 1950’s 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.

NON-FICTION July 2019

WHEN WE BECAME HUMANS The Story of Our Evolution Michael Bright. Illustrated by Hannah Bailey How did a clever ape climb down from the trees and change the world like no other animal has done before? Discover the story of our origins in this beautifully illustrated introduction to human evolution.

words & pictures 978-1-78603-886-9 £12.99/$19.95 US/$25.95 CAN 64 pages, 210 x 295 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US, CA, ANZ Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/General

What makes us human? This large-format, highly illustrated follow-on to When the Whales Walked guides readers through the key aspects of the human story, from the anatomical changes that allowed us to walk upright and increased brain size in our ancestors, to the social, cultural and economic developments of our more recent cousins and our own species. Through digestible information and absorbing illustration, young readers will be given an insight into their own origins, and what it really means to be a human.

ALSO AVAILABLE WHEN THE WHALES WALKED 978-1-912413-95-9 • £12.99

September 2019

A WINTER SLEEP A Hibernation Story Sean Taylor and Alex Morss. Illustrated by Cinyee Chiu A mix of ﬁction and non-ﬁction, this book is a beautiful bedtime story, perfect for snuggling up with on cold nights, which will also teach children about why some animals hibernate during winter.

words & pictures 978-0-7112-4283-8 £12.99 32 pages, 295 x 210 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/General

A narrative bedtime story, following a child and his grandma as they walk through a winter landscape. As you journey through the pages, the narrative explores how the Earth has gone to sleep for winter. Where have all the animals gone? At the end of the narrative there are several pages of non-fiction explaining the science behind each animal’s hibernation.

NON-FICTION October 2019

CASTLES MAGNIFIED David Long. Illustrated by Harry Bloom

Grab your magnifying glass and meet history’s most heroic knights as you travel back in time in this medieval adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot.

Wide Eyed Editions 978-1-78603-326-0 £14.99/$22.99 US/$27.99 CAN 48 pages, 310 x 265 mm, Hardcover with Magnifying Glass Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/History/Medieval

Meet history’s most heroic knights as you travel back in time to follow Sir Galahad into the court of King Arthur, Joan of Ark into battle, and Richard the Lionheart on his last crusade. Use the magnifying glass to explore cutaway castles, epic medieval battlefields and impressive royal tournaments, then learn about chivalry, armour, and jousting in this book by the Blue Peter award-winning David Long that will delight and inform the most inquisitive young squire! 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 Pirates Magnified, Where’s Father Christmas? and Where’s Mo?

ALSO AVAILABLE PIRATES MAGNIFIED 978-1-786030-27-6 • £14.99 EGYPT MAGNIFIED 978-1-786030-96-2 • £14.99

NON-FICTION August 2019

MY FIRST FACT FILE IVY KIDS Each My First Fact File contains 20 fascinating topics on science and history subjects, clearly written and beautifully illustrated for young children.

My First Fact File: Ancient Rome Simon Holland Time travel back to Ancient Rome with this factfilled guide to the Roman Empire. Learn about the emperors, the soldiers, the gods and goddesses, and the everyday life of this fascinating civilisation.

All titles: August 2019 £9.99/$12.99 US/$16.99 CAN 48 pages, 279 x 216 mm Paperback, 300 illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada My First Fact File: Ancient Rome 978-1-78240-900-7 Juvenile Nonfiction/History/Ancient My First Fact File: Oceans 978-1-78240-902-1 Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Earth Sciences/ Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.) My First Fact File: The Vikings 978-1-78240-904-5 Juvenile Nonfiction/History/Ancient My First Fact File: Weather 978-1-78240-906-9 Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Earth Sciences/ Weather

My First Fact File: Oceans Jen Green Set sail on a voyage of discovery with Oceans. Children will learn about the amazing ecosystems and habitats and the creatures that live in them, how the waves, wind and weather shape our planet, as well as the threat to ocean life from pollution and climate change.

Simon Holland is a writer and editor of children’s books of all shapes, subjects and sizes. His academic background is in medieval literature, culture and history, but through his career he has also become passionate about the communication of science, nature and technology-related subjects. Jen Green is a writer and editor specialising in geography, history, nature and the environment. She has written over 350 books for children and adults. Philip Steele has written for children on many subjects, including history, biography, social issues and the natural world.

My First Fact File: The Vikings Philip Steele In this fascinating fact file, children can go beyond the fierce reputation of the Vikings as warriors and learn about their everyday lives as farmers, craftspeople and tradespeople, their beliefs, their society and their culture.

My First Fact File: Weather Jen Green Children can learn about the extraordinary strength of hurricanes and tornadoes, why rain and snow falls, how people and animals can withstand extreme climates, how droughts happen and the impact of climate change.

NON-FICTION October 2019

ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF ANIMALS Jules Howard

A comprehensive guide to the animal kingdom covering: fish, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians, birds and mammals. Packed with over 500 creatures, every one is looked at in detail by a natural history expert. From the tiniest sponge to the largest elephant, all entries are gloriously illustrated in this spectacular celebration of life on Earth.

Wide Eyed Editions 978-1-78603-460-1 £14.99/$22.99 US/$29.99 CAN 192 pages, 246 x 190 mm, Hardcover Book 500+ illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/General

ALSO AVAILABLE DICTIONARY OF DINOSAURS 978-1-78603-328-4 •a £14.99

July 2019 GLOW IN THE DARK

GLOW IN THE DARK: ANIMALS AT NIGHT Katy Flint. Illustrated by Cornelia Li

Meet the animals that come out at night in this glow-in-the-dark adventure. See the jaguar in the Amazon rainforest, spot the lions on the African savannah and visit a turtle nesting beach under the stars! Then, fold out your incredible glow-in-the-dark poster to stick up on your wall. Simply turn off the light to bring the incredible glow-inthe-dark ink to life.

Wide Eyed Editions 978-1-78603-539-4 £12.99/$19.99 US/$25.99 CAN 24 pages and a fold-out, glow-in-the-dark poster 296 x 222 mm, Hardcover Book 24 illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Nocturnal

ALSO AVAILABLE VOYAGE THROUGH SPACE 978-1-786030-82-5 • £12.99

September 2019

THE ANIMAL AWARDS Martin Jenkins. Illustrated by Tor Freeman

Celebrate the most spectacular species in the animal kingdom with this amazing book of animals. Fifty fantastic creatures are awarded prizes to celebrate their most dazzling talents and some unusual skills. Who will win the Terrific Teeth Award? Who will claim the title of Most Smelly? Who will win the prize for Best at Pretending To Be A Plant? Celebrate with 50 brilliant animals from around the world who represent nature’s rich tapestry.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-1-78603-778-7 £12.99/$19.99 US/$24.99 CAN 80 pages, 276 x 235 mm, Hardcover Book 80 illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/General

ALSO AVAILABLE THE PEOPLE AWARDS 978-1-78603-063-4 • £12.99

NON-FICTION September 2019

GROSS ANIMALS Discover Nature’s Most Disgusting Creatures! Andy Seed. Illustrated by Claire Alman Celebrating nature’s most disgusting creatures, to delight any child with an interest in the yucky side of nature.

QED Publishing 978-0-7112-4350-7 £12.99 64 pages, 295 x 210 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/General

Nature’s most disgusting creatures take centre stage in this humorous but enlightening collection of downright disgusting creatures. Humorous illustrations celebrating weird and wonderful creatures will delight any child with an interest in animals and nature, particularly those with a fondness for the grosser things in life.

ALSO AVAILABLE THE CLUE IS IN THE POO 978-1-78493-573-3 • £12.99

July 2019

SOUNDS OF NATURE: WORLD OF OCEANS Robert Hunter

Travel the world with Wide Eyed’s Sounds of Nature series and press the note on each page to hear over 60 separate marine animal sounds, exploring ten habitats as you go.

Wide Eyed Editions 978-1-78603-793-0 £14.99/$22.99 US/$29.99 CAN 24 pages, 304 x 265 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Marine Life

You’ll hear the squawk of penguins in the Antarctic, the squeaks of dolphins in the Pacific Ocean, and the splash of a great white shark leaping out of the water to seize a seal. Learn fascinating facts about the animals who live in these amazing places, then use the number key to listen out for each one when you press the note.

ALSO AVAILABLE SOUNDS OF NATURE: WORLD OF BIRDS 978-1-78603-083-2 • £14.99 SOUNDS OF NATURE: WORLD OF FORESTS 978-1-78603-327-7 • £14.99

NON-FICTION November 2019

WORLD OF WONDER: MOUNTAINS Charlotte Guillain. Illustrated by Eleanor Taylor

A lyrical picture book shining a light on Earth’s diverse and delicate ecosystems.

words & pictures 978-0-7112-4353-8 £12.99 64 pages, 290 x 235 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Environmental Science & Ecosystems

Take a hike through alpine landscapes and snowy mountain peaks and discover Earth’s diverse and delicate ecosystems. From the mighty Himalayas to the majestic Rockies, this book will take you on an amazing journey. See the different flora and fauna, learn about the diverse range of species and understand the importance of maintaining these beautiful, natural habitats.

August 2019

ROCKING BOOK OF ROCKS Florence Bullough and Amy Ball. Illustrated by Anna Alanko

A comprehensive guide to rocks, minerals and gems written by geology experts.

Wide Eyed Editions 978-1-78603-872-2 £14.99/$22.99 US/$29.99 CAN 96 pages, 246 x 190 mm, Hardcover Book 100 illustrations World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Earth Sciences/ Rocks & Minerals

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about rocks and minerals in this stunning book. Discover space rocks, gemstones, metals, volcanoes, world wonders and more. With out-of-this-world artwork from Anna Alanko and expert content written by two geologists, this is the book all rock-crazy kids need.

NON-FICTION September 2019

EXPANDABLE EXPLORATIONS: WILD WORLD Explore Five Pull-out Panoramic Scenes Camilla de la Bédoyère. Illustrated by Brendan Kearney Expand your horizons as you explore ﬁve incredibly diverse environments from across the world and meet the animals that call them home.

QED Publishing 978-0-7112-4086-5 £12.99 10 pages, 317 x 222 mm, Other Format Rights: World excl. US, CA, ANZ Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Animal Welfare

Go inside five amazing animal habitats around the world in this giant pull-out guide. Study an animal environment, peer through die-cut windows to more animals inside, then slide the large format page extenders and get a whole new perspective on life in the wild. Habitats include the Amazon rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef, a North American Forest, the Arctic and the African savanna. Each scene is brought to life with amusing illustrations that show in detail how animals live. Multi-layered geographical information on similar habitats around the world add to the wonderfully lively scenes. Camilla de la Bédoyère studied Zoology at Bristol University. She has written more than 250 books for children and is a popular QED author. Her books cover a wide range of subjects, from science and natural history to geography. She lives in London. Brendan Kearney is a children’s book illustrator based in St. Albans. His unique and quirky portfolio includes work for some of the UK’s largest publishers.

NON-FICTION October 2019

ILLUMINIGHTMARE See 3 images in 1 Lucy Brownridge. Illustrated by Carnovsky Visit the most haunted places on Earth using your three-color lens, the fourth book in the bestselling Illumi series from design duo Carnovsky.

Wide Eyed Editions 978-1-78603-546-2 £20.00/£30.00 US/$33.00 CAN 64 pages, 340 x 280 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Ghost Stories

Set off on a supernatural journey and visit the most haunted places on Earth in this follow up to the bestselling Illuminature, Illumanatomy and Illuminatlas. Use your three-color lens to explore each place: use your green lens to see the location, the red lens to see remnants from its history, and the blue lens to reveal the supernatural things that lurk behind the shadows. Packed with historical facts, rich folk-lore from around the world and and plenty of mystery, this is a haunted compendium like no other from Milan-based design duo Carnovsky. Lucy Brownridge is an author and editor of children’s books based in London. She writes books for children about history of art, history, animals and science. She has an MA in history of art from the Courtauld Institute of Art and a BA in history of art from the University of Bristol. 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, and Elle Decoration.

ALSO AVAILABLE ILLUMANATOMY 978-1-786030-50-4 • £20.00 ILLUMINATLAS 978-1-786031-68-6 • £20.00 ILLUMINATURE 978-1-847808-86-8 • £20.00

NON-FICTION September 2019 PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST

PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST: FRIDA KAHLO Sandra Dieckmann Learn about one of the world’s favourite painters – Frida Kahlo – in this new and unique biography series, which depicts the story of an artist ’s life through their own masterworks.

Wide Eyed Editions 978-1-78603-644-5 £9.99/$14.99 US/$17.99 CAN 32 pages, 240 x 195 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/Art

Simple texts are accompanied by illustrations featuring iconic artworks throughout, bringing each artist’s story – and work – to life! Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter and today is one of the world’s favourite artists. As a child, she was badly affected by polio, and later suffered a terrible accident that left her disabled and in pain. Shortly after this accident, Kahlo took up painting and through her surreal, symbolic self portraits described the pain she suffered, as well as the treatment of women, and her sadness at not being able to have a child. This book tells the story of Frida Kahlo’s life through her own artworks, and shows how she came to create some of the most famous paintings in the world. Learn about her difficult childhood, her love affair with fellow painter Diego Rivera, and the lasting impact her surreal work had on the history of art in this book that brings her life to work.

September 2019

PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST: VINCENT VAN GOGH Lucy Brownridge. Illustrated by Edith Carron

Learn about one of the world’s favourite painters – Vincent Van Gogh – in this new and unique biography series, which depicts the story of an artist’s life through their own masterworks.

Wide Eyed Editions 978-1-78603-645-2 £9.99/$14.99 US/$17.99 CAN 32 pages, 240 x 195 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/Art

Simple texts are accompanied by illustrations featuring iconic artworks throughout, bringing each artist’s story – and work – to life! Vincent Van Gogh was born in the Netherlands and today is one of the world’s best-loved painters. But during his lifetime, Van Gogh struggled to find fame and fortune through his art, making very little money from his paintings, which now sell for millions of dollars. This book tells the story of Van Gogh’s life through his own artworks, and shows how he came to create some of the most famous paintings in the world, including the Sunflowers and Starry Night. Learn about his childhood, why he cut off his own ear and the lasting impact he had on the history of art in this book that brings his life to work.

NON-FICTION August 2019

THE ANTLERED SHIP Dashka Slater. Illustrated by The Fan Brothers

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

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-1-78603-106-8 £7.99 48 pages, 203 x 279 mm, Trade Paperback 24 illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Animals/Foxes

ALSO AVAILABLE THE NIGHT GARDENER 978-1-78603-014-2 • £7.99 OCEAN MEETS SKY 978-1-78603-562-2 • £7.99

October 2019

YOUNG, GIFTED AND BLACK Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present Jamia Wilson. Illustrated by Andrea Pippins This book brings together 52 iconic black talents from the past and present and celebrates their inspirational achievements.

Wide Eyed Editions 978-1-78603-983-5 £9.99 64 pages, 276 x 235 mm, Trade Paperback Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/People & Places/United States/ African American

This book brings together 50 iconic black talents from the past and present and celebrates their inspirational achievements. Meet figureheads, leaders and pioneers such as Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers and sporting heroes, including Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams. Strong, courageous, talented and diverse, these extraordinary men and women’s achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dream… whatever it may be.

ALSO AVAILABLE STEP INTO YOUR POWER 978-1-78603-585-1 • £14.99

NON-FICTION August 2019 LIFE ON EARTH

LIFE ON EARTH: THINGS THAT GO Heather Alexander. Illustrated by Andrew Lozano Answer 100 questions about cars, boats, trucks, rockets and more in this book with 70 interactive lift-the-ﬂaps to explore.

Wide Eyed Editions 978-1-78603-454-0 £10.99/$12.99 US/$19.99 CAN 16 pages, 278 x 200 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Young Adult Nonfiction/Transportation/General

When was the wheel invented? How fast is a bullet train? What makes a car go? Find out in this interactive book with 100 questions and answers, and 70 lift-flaps to explore. Lift the flaps to look inside a car’s engine, learn about farm machines, find out about aircraft, see the fastest vehicles, and take a closer at emergency vehicles, construction machinery and submarines.

August 2019

LIFE ON EARTH: PLANET EARTH Heather Alexander. Illustrated by Andrew Lozano

Answer 100 questions about mountains, hurricanes, the water cycle and more in thisbook with 70 interactive lift-the-ﬂaps to explore.

Wide Eyed Editions 978-1-78603-457-1 £10.99/$12.99 US/$19.99 CAN 16 pages, 278 x 200 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/Art

Why do volcanoes erupt? Where is the tallest mountain? How does the weather work?Find out in this interactive book with 100 questions and answers, and 70 lift-the-flaps to explore. Lift the flaps to discover Planet Earth’s place in space, look at the seven continents, learn about earth’s magnetic field, find out about the water cycle, see the world’s amazing habitats, and take a closer look at hurricanes, floods and avalanches.

ALSO AVAILABLE DINOSAURS 978-1-84780-897-4 • £10.99 FARM 978-1-84780-899-8 • £10.99 HUMAN BODY 978-1-84780-900-1 • £10.99

JUNGLE 978-1-84780-901-8 • £10.99 OCEAN 978-1-78603-057-3 • £10.99 SPACE 978-1-78603-056-6 • £10.99

NON-FICTION August 2019 All titles: August 2019 £6.99 24 pages, 240 x 210 mm, Trade Paperback

LIFECYCLES QED PUBLISHING Discover the amazing stages of different life cycles and learn how different species are born, grow up and reproduce with this stunning series. Packed with amazing photographs of every stage, labelled diagrams to explain growth and development, fascinating facts and discussion points for further learning.

LifeCycles: Egg to Bee Camilla de la Bédoyère The amazing journey of how a tiny egg grows into an adult bee is explored with stunning photographs and a simple, informative text.

LifeCycles: Pup To Shark Camilla de la Bédoyère The amazing journey of how a tiny pup grows into an adult shark is explored with stunning photographs and a simple, informative text.

LifeCycles: Pup To Dog

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LifeCycles: Egg to Bee 978-0-7112-4102-2 Rights: World excl. North America & South America Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Insects, Spiders, etc. LifeCycles: Pup To Shark 978-0-7112-4362-0 24 pages, 240 x 210 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Marine Life LifeCycles: Pup To Dog 978-0-7112-4365-1 24 pages, 240 x 210 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Dogs LifeCycles: Acorn to Tree 978-0-7112-4368-2 24 pages, 240 x 210 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Trees & Forests

Camilla de la Bédoyère was a teacher for ten years before she became a full-time nonfiction author. She has written more than 250 books for children, covering a wide range of topics, from nature and science to maths and geography.

Camilla de la Bédoyère The amazing journey of how a tiny puppy grows into an adult dog is explored with stunning photographs and a simple, informative text.

LifeCycles: Acorn to Tree Camilla de la Bédoyère The amazing journey of how a tiny acorn grows into an tree is explored with stunning photographs and a simple, informative text.

ALSO AVAILABLE LIFECYCLES: CATERPILLAR TO BUTTERFLY 978-1-78603-614-8 • £6.99 LIFECYCLES: SEED TO SUNFLOWER 978-1-78603-620-9 • £6.99 LIFECYCLES: TADPOLE TO FROG 978-1-78603-623-0 • £6.99 LIFECYCLES: EGG TO CHICKEN 978-1-78603-617-9 • £6.99

NON-FICTION BE S TSE L L ING SE RIE S FRANCES LINCOLN CHILDREN’S BOOKS 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. This best-selling series has sold over one million copies worldwide.

Bruce Lee

Mary Shelley

Isabel Sánchez Vegara. Illustrated by Kim Hyeon Ju Discover the life of Bruce Lee, the martial artist and Hollywood film star.

Isabel Sánchez Vegara Discover the life of Mary Shelley, author of the famous novel, Frankenstein.

Rudolf Nureyev

Zaha Hadid

Isabel Sánchez Vegara Discover the life of Rudolf Nureyev, one of the greatest male ballet dancers of all time.

Isabel Sánchez Vegara Discover the life of Zaha Hadid, who designed some of the most outstanding buildings in the world.

All titles (except where noted otherwise): £9.99 32 pages, 240 x 195 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada August 2019 Little People, Big Dreams: Bruce Lee 978-1-78603-335-2 Juvenile Nonfiction/Boys & Men August 2019 Little People, Big Dreams: Rudolf Nureyev 978-1-78603-336-9 Juvenile Nonfiction/Boys & Men October 2019 Little People, Big Dreams: Mary Shelley 978-1-78603-747-3 Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/Women October 2019 Little People, Big Dreams: Zaha Hadid 978-1-78603-744-2 Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/Women

Little People, Big Dreams: Women Writers Isabel Sánchez Vegara Discover the lives of incredible women writers Anne Frank, Maya Angelou and Jane Austen.

October 2019 Little People, Big Dreams: Women Writers 978-0-7112-4320-0 £25.00, Boxed Set Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/Women October 2019 Little People, Big Dreams: Music Stars 978-0-7112-4322-4 £25.00, Boxed Set Juvenile Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography/Women

Little People, Big Dreams: Music Stars Isabel Sánchez Vegara Discover the lives of fantastic musicians Ella Fitzgerald, Dolly Parton and Josephine Baker.

See page 9 for more books in the Little People, Big Dreams series

NON-FICTION September 2019

THE VLOGGER’S HANDBOOK Love it! Live it! Vlog it! Shane Birley. Illustrated by Audrey Malo A fun, comprehensive guide to getting started with vlogging, and how to develop your skill level and keep creative.

QED Publishing 978-0-7112-4286-9 £11.99 96 pages, 242 x 185 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US, CA, ANZ Juvenile Nonfiction/Computers/Internet

A fun, comprehensive guide to getting started with vlogging, and how to develop your skill level and keep creative. With a fresh, stylish design and bite-sized text and project prompts, this is a no-nonsense approach to delivering the skills and tips young vloggers need to get started and produce a professional look.

October 2019

STRANGE BUT TRUE: TALES OF THE UNKNOWN Kathryn Hulick Prepare to have your mind blown by 10 of the world’s greatest unsolved mysteries.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-1-78603-785-5 £14.99 128 pages, 276 x 235 mm, Hardcover Book 128 illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Paranormal & Supernatural

Prepare to have your mind blown by 10 of the world’s greatest unsolved mysteries. From the first UFO abduction to the disappearance of plane MH370 and real-life zonbis in Haiti, these tales have perplexed mankind for decades. Author Kathryn Hulick uses expert testimony, scientific knowledge and historical fact to posit theories about what really happened, explaining the unexplainable.

NON-FICTION October 2019 CLEVER COGZ

CLEVER COGZ: DIGGERS Neil Clark Discover how diggers work in this engaging STEM title led by the delightful character, Cogz the Robot Dog.

QED Publishing 978-0-7112-4340-8 £6.99/$14.95 US/$19.95 CAN 24 pages, 203 x 203 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Technology/Machinery & Tools

Join Cogz the Robot Dog and discover all about how diggers, bulldozers and other machines work, in this bright and fun STEM title. Cogz and his mice sidekicks, Nutty and Bolt, guide the reader through the workings of a digger, looking closely at all the different parts. Covering key STEM themes of engineering, physics and inventions, and with a fun quiz to test young readers’ knowledge, this book will get kids engaged and handson with learning. Bite-sized text and bright, informative illustrations introduce the transport topics in a simple, appealing way for young readers with a passion for vehicles and machines.

ALSO AVAILABLE CLEVER COGZ: CARS & TRUCKS 978-1-78603-631-5 • £6.99 CLEVER COGZ: SPACE ROCKETS 978-1-78603-634-6 • £6.99

November 2019

CLEVER COGZ: FLYING MACHINES Neil Clark

Discover how ﬂying machines work in this engaging STEM title led by the delightful character, Cogz the Robot Dog.

QED Publishing 978-0-7112-4343-9 £6.99/$14.95 US/$19.95 CAN 24 pages, 203 x 203 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Technology/Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science

Join Cogz the Robot Dog and discover all about how aeroplanes and other flying machines work, in this bright and fun STEM title. Cogz and his mice sidekicks, Nutty and Bolt, guide the reader through the workings of a plane, looking closely at all the different parts. Covering key STEM themes of engineering, physics and inventions, and with a fun quiz to test young readers’ knowledge, this book will get kids engaged and hands-on with learning. Bite-sized text and bright, informative illustrations introduce the transport topics in a simple, appealing way for young readers with a passion for vehicles and machines.

NON-FICTION October 2019

THE BIG BOOK OF SCIENCE IDEAS From the Clever People Who Bring You Aquila Magazine Freya Hardy. Illustrated by Sara Mulvanny Ideas are important. They change things. This book looks at 15 brilliant science ideas and the ingenious thinkers who have helped shape our understanding of the world.

Ivy Kids 978-1-78240-738-6 £14.99/$19.99 US/$25.99 CAN 80 pages, 279 x 216 mm, Hardcover Book 200 illustrations Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Discoveries

Ideas are important. They change things. A single idea can start a war, save billions of lives and even rearrange whole planetary systems! This book looks at 15 brilliant science ideas and more than 50 big thinkers – including the ones who were wrong! From established ideas like atoms and the solar system, to recent discoveries like AI and genetics. This is a fresh approach to science from the makers of AQUILA Magazine.

October 2019

THE POWER BOOK What is it, Who Has it and Why? Minna Salami, Georgia Amson-Bradshaw, Hazel Songhurst, Claire Saunders and Mick Scarlet. Illustrated by Joelle Avelino. With a foreword by Roxane Gay This approachable, beautifully illustrated book introduces young children to ideas about power, equality and civil rights, as well as offering suggestions for selfempowerment.

Ivy Kids 978-1-78240-830-7 £14.99/$19.99 US/$25.99 CAN 64 pages, 279 x 216 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Social Science/General

What makes you the boss of me? What makes a king a king, or a queen a queen? Why can some people vote for their leaders, but other people can’t? Does having lots of money make you powerful? Why are there fewer female scientists, leaders and artists than men in history books? Beautifully illustrated and thought-provoking, The Power Book attempts to answer these and other questions in a relatable way for young children.

NON-FICTION October 2019

THE ANCIENT WORLD IN 100 WORDS Clive Gifford. Illustrated by Godia Herba

With 100 words, each explained in just 100 words, this book highlights characters, events and inventions of the ancient world.

words & pictures 978-0-7112-4467-2 £12.99 112 pages, 290 x 235 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/History/Ancient

How do you sum up the ancient world in 100 words? This book takes on the challenge! With 100 carefully chosen words, each explained in just 100 words, this books provides a quick and fun insight into the characters, events and inventions of the ancient world. Covering the Egyptians, the Greeks and the Romans, this book is an easy way to gain a rounded knowledge of the subject area. What were pyramids used for? How did the Romans fight battles? Which Greek inventions are still used today? Each word is brought to life with engaging illustrations and absorbing text, sure to inspire the imagination of budding historians.

COVER NOT AVAILABLE

October 2019 LOOK DOWN AND SEE

NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD Bethany Lord Children learn about 12 of the world’s most amazing natural sights, all from a bird’s eye view, in this beautifully illustrated title. Things look different from above!

Ivy Kids 978-1-78240-789-8 £10.99/$16.99 US/$21.99 CAN 32 pages, 260 x 260 mm, Hardcover Book 300 illustrations Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Discoveries

Twelve amazing natural wonders are seen from above through the eyes of illustrator Bethany Lord. Children will be amazed by the way the Great Barrier Reef, Mount Everest, Victoria Falls and other stunning geographic features look from a bird’s-eye view. Simple explanatory text introduces young readers to each wonder, providing key facts and context, and fun things to spot encourage readers to take in the exciting visuals.

POETRY & FICTION

POETRY & FICTION October 2019

HIGH-FIVE TO THE HERO 15 Classic Tales Retold for Boys who Dare to Be Different Vita Murrow What if heroes weren’t always strong, silent and happier slaying monsters than talking to people? Meet 15 real heroes in this stereotype-busting follow-up to Power to the Princess.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-1-78603-781-7 £12.99/$19.99 US/$24.99 CAN 96 pages, 278 x 200 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Fairy Tales & Folklore/Anthologies

What if heroes weren’t always strong, silent and happier slaying monsters than talking to people? Meet King Arthur, who rules by listening to others, nurse Hercules – who prefers to spend his time in a hospital instead of on quests – and Prince Charming (who really wishes people knew his real name) in this stereotype-busting follow-up to Power to the Princess. Focused on issues including selfimage, confidence, LGBTQ, friendship, advocacy and disability, these stories are perfect for sharing between parents and children, or for older heroes and heroines to read by themselves. Vita Murrow is an educator, an artist, a writer and a mother. She has a quirky sense of humour and an eye for the weird. Vita 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.

POETRY & FICTION September 2019

A WORLD FULL OF SPOOKY STORIES Angela McAllister. Illustrated by Madalina Andronic

Get ready for Halloween with this child-friendly collection of spooky stories from all over the world.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-0-7112-4147-3 £12.99/$19.99 US/$25.99 CAN 128 pages, 240 x 275 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Holidays & Celebrations/Halloween

Feel your pulse race and your skin tingle as you read about the fearsome witch Baba Yaga, the serpent woman from Spain, the rescue of Tam Lin from the bewitching Queen of the Fairies, how Father Death gets caught in the Enchanted Apple Tree, and the water-dwelling Bunyip from Australia. Make sure you have your candle ready as it’s sure to be a long night… This gorgeous gift book is the perfect anthology for Halloween, or any time you want to be spooked! Angela McAllister took a degree in Humanities at Middlesex College and then began illustrating books. She has written over 30 books for children, some of which she has also illustrated.

ALSO AVAILABLE A YEAR FULL OF STORIES 978-1-84780-859-2 • £12.99 A WORLD FULL OF ANIMAL STORIES 978-1-78603-044-3 • £12.99 A STAGE FULL OF SHAKESPEARE 978-1-78603-114-3 • £12.99

POETRY & FICTION September 2019

MYTHOLOGICA Dr Stephen P. Kershaw. Illustrated by Victoria Topping

An illustrated encyclopedia of characters from Greek mythology arranged alphabetically and broken down into three key categories.

Wide Eyed Editions 978-1-78603-192-1 ÂŁ20.00 112 pages, 250 x 340 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Social Science/Folklore & Mythology

Uncover the lives of 50 powerful gods and goddess, earth-dwelling mortals and terrifying monsters as we journey back in time to ancient Greece. From the fearless Athena and her meddlesome ways to the brave and bold Odysseus and his remarkable journey home, this is the perfect introduction to 50 of the most exciting characters of ancient Greek mythology. Featuring full colour artwork from the brilliantly talented Victoria Topping and written by Dr Stephen Kershaw, prepare to be amazed as you uncover the epic, heroic and sometimes terrible lives of mortals, monsters and gods. Dr Stephen P. Kershaw wrote his PhD under Richard Buxton, arguably the leading scholar on Greek myth in the world. He has taught Classics in numerous establishments, including Oxford University Department for Continuing Education and Warwick University. He runs the European Studies Classical Tour for Rhodes College and the University of the South.

POETRY & FICTION September 2019

WHERE LIFE’S NO LONGER WILD Poems from the Urban Jungle Marilyn Singer. Illustrated by Gordy Wright A beautifully illustrated introduction to the animals who make their homes in urban landscapes across the world.

words & pictures 978-0-7112-4169-5 £12.99 48 pages, 235 x 290 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/General

Humans may have built towns and cities, but we aren’t the only ones who live in them. Given the smallest chance – a park, a garden, a window box, a basement, a subway tunnel, a bridge – wildlife manages to survive in the city. Look around: you may discover you’re in an urban jungle! This beautifully illustrated book pairs poetry with nonfiction to tell the unique stories of the animals who have made their homes in urban spaces around the world. Each story is told through a poem and a short descriptive paragraph, with colourful illustrations so children will discover the amazing wildlife we never knew were our neighbours. Marilyn Singer is a multi-award-winning children’s author who has written more than 100 books, spanning poetry, picture books, fiction and non-fiction. Gordy Wright is an illustrator and printmaker. He creates textured artwork using a variety of traditional techniques, to evoke a sense of nature and weave a narrative.

ACTIVITY BOOKS

ACTIVITY August 2019

LOOK FOR LADYBIRD IN OCEAN CITY Katherina Manolessou

Daisy and Basil take Ladybird on holiday but while they are learning to scuba dive, Ladybird sneaks off in a submarine into Ocean City! Can you help Daisy and Basil find him? A stylish search-and-find storybook packed with hilarious visual narratives and loads of things to spot.

Frances Lincoln Children’s Books 978-1-78603-775-6 £12.99/$19.99 US/$24.99 CAN 32 pages, 305 x 305 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Fiction/Activity Books

October 2019

CITIES AROUND THE WORLD A Global Search and Find Book Lucy Menzies. Illustrated by Tilly

Featuring 12 cities from around the world, this highly-illustrated search-and-find book rewards close inspection. Incredibly detailed illustrations by Tilly bring the vibrant city scenes to life and are sure to spark a child’s interest in the wider world around them. There’s always something new to spot in Cities Around the World, meaning children will want to read it again and again.

Ivy Kids 978-1-78240-787-4 £12.99/$16.99 US/$21.99 CAN 36 pages, 297 x 250 mm, Hardcover Book 50 illustrations Rights: World Young Adult Nonfiction/People & Places/General

September 2019

CATCH CAT Claire Grace. Illustrated by Andy Council

Travel the world with this spotting book for curious cats everywhere. As young readers explore each continent from America to Antarctica to search for the elusive cat hiding on every page, they will encounter hundreds of icons unique to each place. Geography couldn’t be more fun than with this activity book, featuring seven densely illustrated continent maps to unpick, teamed with explanatory spreads that teach young readers about the world.

Wide Eyed Editions 978-1-78603-765-7 £11.99 32 pages, 296 x 222 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. US & Canada Juvenile Nonfiction/Animals/Cats

ACTIVITY BOOKS October 2019 CARDBOARD CREATIONS

CARDBOARD CREATIONS: THINGS THAT GO Fiona Hayes A beautiful, photographic book of Instagrammable cardboard creations created from recycled and scrap materials that children can enjoy and add to time and time again.

QED Publishing 978-0-7112-4359-0 £9.99 48 pages, 290 x 235 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Crafts & Hobbies

Nothing beats the joy a cardboard box can bring on a rainy day. Want to fly a plane? Get a cardboard box. Want to go to space? Cardboard box. Want to build a castle and hold a jousting tournament? That’s right – you need a cardboard box! Cardboard Creations is bursting full of ideas for how to turn that magical cardboard box into so many exciting playthings. In Things That Go you can build a car to race in or a rocket ship to fly to space in using the simple instructions and full colour photos. Like the humble cardboard box, this book will stretch as far as your imagination will allow. What will you build?

October 2019

CARDBOARD CREATIONS: IN THE HOME Fiona Hayes

A beautiful, photographic book of Instagrammable cardboard creations created from recycled and scrap materials that children can enjoy and add to time and time again.

QED Publishing 978-0-7112-4388-0 £9.99 48 pages, 290 x 235 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Crafts & Hobbies

Nothing beats the joy a cardboard box can bring on a rainy day. Want to fly a plane? Get a cardboard box. Want to go to space? Cardboard box. Want to build a castle and hold a jousting tournament? That’s right – you need a cardboard box! Cardboard Creations is bursting full of ideas for how to turn that magical cardboard box into so many exciting playthings. In In the Home you can build a kitchen to cook in or a shop with its own to till to run in using the simple instructions and full colour photos. Like the humble cardboard box, this book will stretch as far as your imagination will allow. What will you build?

COVER NOT AVAILABLE

ACTIVITY BOOKS July 2019

LAB FOR KIDS QUARRY BOOKS Two new volumes in Quarry Books’ popular Lab series, offers parents, teachers, facilitators, and homeschoolers a top-notch collection of creative and enjoyable projects.

Unofficial Minecraft Life Hacks Lab for Kids How to Stay Sharp, Have Fun, Avoid Bullies, and Be the Creative Ruler of Your Universe

Adam Clarke and Victoria Bennett Learn teamwork and leadership with Minecraft! In Unofficial Minecraft Life Hacks Lab for Kids, artists and educators Adam Clarke (aka Wizard Keen) and Victoria Bennett use a fun mix of in-game and hands-on projects to show kids how to develop the building blocks of positive communication, listening skills, leadership and collaboration, emotional empathy, self-confidence, and self-control.

Stitch and String Lab for Kids 52 Creative Projects to Sew, Embroider, Weave, Wrap, and Tie

Cassie Stephens A fantastic array of simple sewing, embroidery, fibre art, weaving and yarn projects all in one easy, illustrated volume. Stitch and String Lab for Kids, a new volume in Quarry Books’ popular Lab series, offers parents, teachers, facilitators, and homeschoolers a top-notch collection of creative and enjoyable projects.

Unofficial Minecraft Life Hacks Lab for Kids July 2019 978-1-63159-722-0 £14.99/$22.99 US/$29.99 CAN 144 pages, 216 x 216 mm, Flexi-Bind 200 illustrations Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Games & Activities/Video & Electronic Games Stitch and String Lab for Kids July 2019 978-1-63159-736-7 £14.99/$22.99 US/$29.99 CAN 144 pages, 216 x 216 mm, Flexi-Bind 250 illustrations Rights: World Crafts & Hobbies/Crafts for Children

Adam Clarke is a professional artist who uses video games, traditional art, and digital technology to inspire and entertain, working internationally with institutions, museums, charities, and other organizations. He is a global speaker on the uses of Minecraft, video gaming, and creative digital technology, and how playing can open to learning and discovery and enable a new generation of creators, thinkers, and agents of social change. Victoria Bennett is a poet, creative activist, and fulltime home-educating mother, and has facilitated creative experiences for the past 25 years. Her work focuses in particular on how we tell our personal narratives, and she has worked extensively in the field of writing for awareness, advocacy, and healing. Cassie Stephens lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and teaches art at Franklin Special School District. She posts about the creative and fun projects she does with her students at ‘In the Artroom’ on cassiestephens.blogspot.com.

ALSO AVAILABLE UNOFFICIAL MINECRAFT LAB FOR KIDS 978-1-63159-117-4 • £14.99 UNOFFICIAL MINECRAFT STEM LAB FOR KIDS 978-1-63159-483-0 • £14.99

ACTIVITY BOOKS August 2019

SCIENCE IN A JAR 30 Experiments in Biology, Chemistry, Weather, the Environment, and More! Julia Garstecki Photo sequences guide readers through fun scientiﬁc experiments using common, everyday objects.

Quarry Books 978-0-7603-6478-9 £11.99/$17.99 US/$23.99 CAN 128 pages, 216 x 216 mm, Flexi-Bind Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Experiments & Projects

Ignite children’s curiosity with with Science in a Jar. The 30 experiments included encourage exploration of life science, earth science, physical science, weather, and more. Best of all, kids and their grownups need only gather a jar and a few other inexpensive and readily available household objects to begin investigating and confirming the science at work all around us.

September 2019

STEAM AHEAD: EXPERIMENT WITH KITCHEN SCIENCE Nick Arnold A book of fun experiments to try out in the kitchen using household materials.

QED Publishing 978-0-7112-4337-8 £9.99/$14.95 US/$19.95 CAN 80 pages, 190 x 246 mm, Hardcover Book Rights: World excl. North America Juvenile Nonfiction/Science & Nature/Experiments & Projects

Take science out of the lab and into your home with this book of fun experiments to try out in your kitchen! Science isn’t limited to the classroom – it can be cooked up in the kitchen! This photographic book of experiments and projects features clear, step-by-step instructions and a fresh, contemporary design, with an emphasis on fun, achievable experiments to give kids hands-on experiences. The science behind each experiment is explained, giving readers the theory behind the practical activities.

ACTIVITY BOOKS September 2019

WATCH ME READ AND DRAW WALTER FOSTER JR Treasured biblical retellings of well-known stories with a ﬂip-out drawing pad and more than 30 stickers to help ﬁnish the story!

Watch Me Read and Draw: Noah’s Ark A Step-by-step Drawing & Story Book

Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team Watch Me Read and Draw: Noah’s Ark features 11 step-by-step drawing projects paired with a fun, engaging Bible story kids will love. Easy-tofollow steps guide young artists to draw 11 favorite animals, including lions, giraffes, and a very special white dove. A flip-out drawing pad with prompts and stickers to complete each scene are also included, so kids will be inspired to keep reading and drawing!

Watch Me Read and Draw: Noah’s Ark 978-1-63322-764-4 £5.99/$8.95 US/$11.95 CAN 36 pages, 279 x 216 mm, Trade Paperback 100 illustrations Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Art/Drawing Watch Me Read and Draw: The Nativity 978-1-63322-766-8 £5.99/$8.95 US/$11.95 CAN 36 pages, 279 x 216 mm, Trade Paperback 100 illustrations Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Art/Drawing

ALSO AVAILABLE WATCH ME READ AND DRAW: ANIMAL FRIENDS 978-1-63322-659-3 • £5.99 WATCH ME READ AND DRAW: DINOSAURS 978-1-63322-720-0 • £5.99 WATCH ME READ AND DRAW: OCEAN FRIENDS 978-1-63322-657-9 • £5.99 WATCH ME READ AND DRAW: ON THE FARM 978-1-63322-719-4 • £5.99

Watch Me Read and Draw: The Nativity A Step-by-step Drawing & Story Book

Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team Watch Me Read and Draw: The Nativity features 11 step-by-step drawing projects paired with a fun, engaging Bible story kids will love. Easy-to-follow steps guide young artists to draw 11 favorite characters, including the baby Jesus, Mary, the three wise men, angels, and more. A flip-out drawing pad with prompts and stickers to complete each scene are also included, so kids will be inspired to keep reading and drawing!

WATCH ME READ AND DRAW: THE ZOO 978-1-63322-537-4 • £5.99 WATCH ME READ AND DRAW: THINGS GIRLS LOVE 978-1-63322-535-0 • £5.99

ACTIVITY BOOKS September 2019 DRAWING & ACTIVITY

BIRDS & BUTTERFLIES DRAWING & ACTIVITY BOOK Learn to Draw 17 Different Bird and Butterfly Species Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team Learn how to draw 17 different birds and butterﬂies, one step at a time!

Walter Foster Jr 978-1-63322-705-7 £8.99/$12.95 US/$16.95 CAN 64 pages, 273 x 203 mm, Enclosed Spiral 100 colour photos Rights: World Juvenile Nonfiction/Art/Drawing

Birds & Butterflies Drawing & Activity Book is filled with 17 wonderful winged creatures you can learn to draw, from flamingos, owls, and toucans to Monarch and Peacock butterflies, plus plentiful engaging activities and facts. The Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team develops 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, transportation, history, craft, gardening, and more.

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INDEX ABC for Me: ABC What Can He Be? 13

Cardboard Creations: Things That Go 61

Gifford, Clive 51

ABC of Equality, An 12

Cardboard Creations: Vehicles 61

Glow in the Dark: Animals at Night 38

A is for Apricat 13

Carnovsky 42

Godbout, Genevieve 30

Alanko, Anna 40

Carron, Edith 43

Grace, Claire 60

Alexander, Heather 45

Casey, Dawn 30

Grandad’s Secret Giant 29

Alman, Claire 39

Castles Magnified 36

Green, Jen 37

Amson-Bradshaw, Georgia 50

Catch Cat 60

Grey-glasses-itis 25

Ancient World in 100 Words, The 51

Chebret, Sebastien 14

Gross Animals 39

Andronic, Madalina 55

Chiu, Cinyee 35

Guillain, Charlotte 40

Animal Awards, The 38

Christmas in 100 Words 7

Antlered Ship, The 29, 44

Cities Around the World 60

Hardy, Freya 50

Apple Cake 30

Clarke, Adam 62

Hayes, Fiona 61

Arabella and the Magic Pencil 23

Clark, Neil 49

Herba, Godia 51

Arnold, Nick 63

Clever Cogz: Diggers 49

High-Five to the Hero 54

Asiain Lora, Miren 28

Clever Cogz: Flying Machines 49

Holland, Simon 37

Audrey the Amazing Inventor 30

Conley, Vikki 24

Hope 28

Avelino, Joelle 50

Corr, Christopher 21

Howard, Jules 38

Averiss, Corrine 28

Cotton, Katie 28

Hulick, Kathryn 48

Council, Andy 60

Hunter, Robert 39

Bailey, Hannah 35

Courtney-Tickle, Jessica 18

Hyde, Shaney 23

Ball, Amy 40

Crosby-Fairall, Marjorie 24

Bédoyère, Camilla de la 41, 46

Illuminightmare 42

Beer, Sophie 7

Davies, Kate 20

Bennett, Victoria 62

Dieckmann, Sandra 43

Bently, Peter 14

Incredible Hotel, The 20 Jane Goodall 9

Big Book of Science Ideas, The 50

Edmonds, Andrea 27

Jenkins, Lynn 25

Birds & Butterflies Drawing & Activity Book 65

Ella and Mrs Gooseberry 24

Jenkins, Martin 38

Encyclopaedia of Animals 38

Josephine Baker 9

Bird’s Eye View: The Natural World 34

Ewing, Chana 12

Birley, Shane 48

Expandable Explorations: Wild World 41

Bloom, Harry 36

Kearney, Brendan 41 Keep Trying, Aladdin! 31

Boston, Paul 34

Fan Brothers, The 29, 44

Kershaw, Dr Stephen P 56

Boy in the Big Blue Glasses, The 24

Farndon, John 34

Kites 20

Brenlla, Laura 31

Fawcett, Sally 26

Kowalczuk, Brayden 21

Bright, Michael 35

Flint, Katy 18, 38

Brownridge, Lucy 42, 43

Follath, Isabelle 20

Landsberry, Belinda 25

Bruce Lee 47

Freeman, Tor 38

Li, Cornelia 38

Bullough, Florence 40

LifeCycles: Acorn to Tree 46 Garstecki, Julia 63

LifeCycles: Egg to Bee 46

Cardboard Creations: House Stuff 61

Gatti, Mauro 13

LifeCycles: Pup To Dog 46

Cardboard Creations: In the Home 61

Gervay, Susanne 24

LifeCycles: Pup To Shark 46

INDEX Life on Earth: Planet Earth 45

Portrait of an Artist: Vincent van Gogh 43

Stitch and String Lab for Kids 62

Life on Earth: Things That Go 45

Power Book, The 50

Story Orchestra: Swan Lake, The 18

Lights on Cotton Rock 19

Pratley, Penelope 24

Storytime: Kind Mr Bear 23

Queen & Mr Brown: Meet the Rats, The 23

Strange But True: Tales of the Unknown 48

Litchfield, David 19, 29 Little Fir Tree, The 21

Sugar Snap Studio 13

Little People, Big Dreams 9, 47 Little People, Big Dreams: Music Stars 47 Little People, Big Dreams: Women Writers 47 Lonergan, Kirrili 25 Long, David 36 Look for Ladybird in Ocean City 60 Look Up at the Stars 28 Lord, Bethany 51 Lozano, Andrew 45 Lucy Maud Montgomery 9 Malo, Audrey 48 Manolessou, Katherina 60 Mary Shelley 47 Matthews, Gill 10

Reacing Gems Phonics: Pem’s Little Brother 11

Taylor, Eleanor 40

Reading Gems 10

Taylor, Sean 35

Reading Gems Fact Finders: Flamingoes (Level 1) 10

Through the Gate 26

Reading Gems Fact Finders: Koalas (Level 1) 10

Topping, Victoria 56

Reading Gems Fact Finders: Llamas (Level 1) 10 Reading Gems Fact Finders: Meerkats (Level 1) 10

Tilly 60

Unofficial Minecraft Life Hacks Lab for Kids 62

Reading Gems Fact Finders: Narwhals (Level 1) 10

Valentine, Rachel 30

Reading Gems Fact Finders: Sloths (Level 1) 10

Vlogger’s Handbook, The 48

Vescio, Robert 27 Voyage, The 27

Reading Gems Phonics 11

McAllister, Angela 55

Reading Gems Phonics: Mr Whimple’s Potion 11

Menzies, Lucy 60

Rocking Book of Rocks 40

Mole and the Hole, The 21

Rudolf Nureyev 47

Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team 64, 65 Ward, Stephanie 23 Watch Me Read and Draw: Noah’s Ark 64 Watch Me Read and Draw: The Nativity 64

Mole, Simon 20 Morgan, Paulina 12

Sajnani, Surya 8

Morss, Alex 35

Salami, Minna 50

Mulvanny, Sara 50

Sánchez Vegara, Isabel 9, 47

Murrow, Vita 54

Sanders, Allan 12

My Colourful Friends 8

Sanfelippo, Ana 22

My First Fact File: Ancient Rome 37

Saunders, Claire 50

My First Fact File: Oceans 37

Scared Little Riding Hood 31

My First Fact File: The Vikings 37

Scarlet, Mick 50

Whizzy Wheels Academy: Dylan the Dump Truck 14

My First Fact File: Weather 37

Science in a Jar 63

Wilkins, James Francis 23

My Nursery in 100 Words 7

Search-and-Find: A Number of Numbers 12

Wilson, Jamia 44

Seed, Andy 39

Wood, Amanda 12

Natural Wonders of the World 51

SEN Superpowers: The Map Challenge 22

Woolley, Katie 10

Nicholson, Sue 31

SEN Superpowers: The Perfect Project 22

World Full of Spooky Stories, A 55

SEN Superpowers: The Playground Problem 22

World of Wonder: Mountains 40

Mythologica 56

Once I Was Loved 25 On My Way 8

SEN Superpowers: The Rabbit Food Mystery 22

Ormes, Jane 6

Singer, Marilyn 57

Wee Gallery Buggy Books 8 Weymouth, Katie 30 When We Became Humans 35 Where Life’s No Longer Wild 57 Whizzy Wheels Academy: Daisy the Digger 14

Winter Sleep, A 35

Wright, Gordy 57 Young, Gifted and Black 44

Slater, Dashka 29, 44 Packiam Alloway, Dr Tracy 22

Smallman, Steve 23

Peep Through: Big & Small 6

Songhurst, Hazel 50

Peep Through: Colours 6

Sounds of Nature: World of Oceans 39

Pelon, Sébastien 28 Pippins, Andrea 44

Steam Ahead: Experiment with Kitchen Science 63

Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo 43

Steele, Philip 37 Stephens, Cassie 62

Zaha Hadid 47

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