Templar Publishing 2011 Catalogue

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templar publishing 2011 complete catalogue



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highlights 2011

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fiction

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graphic fiction

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classic fiction

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brubaker, ford & friends

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storyworldTM

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ology world

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picture books

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alison jay’s nursery collection

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amazing baby

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novelty, gift & board books

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non-fiction

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index

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contact details


02|highlights 2011 Welcome to Templar’s 2011 catalogue! With an award-winning and prolific decade behind us, new titles for 2011 are already causing a stir. Headline news is the latest addition to Ology World, Alienology, complemented by the groundbreaking digital iif experience. (See page 24.) New to our list is Brubaker, Ford & Friends, an imprint that offers an irresistible range of picture books by famous names and exciting new talents.

the secret alien threat‌

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brubaker, ford & friends

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unforgettable sounds of the past

sensational new fiction

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Our burgeoning fiction list blossoms with a wide selection of sequels to favourite books and exciting new titles. Sound books bring a cinematic experience to both non-fiction in the Sounds of the Past series and classic books with Pinocchio and Aladdin. Plus, youngsters have a happy year ahead as Sam Lloyd’s unstoppable monster mayhem goes bite-size with the Mini Monster Mates. With thanks to the libraries, bookshops and of course the readers who support us, we promise a year of adventure, education and excitement ahead.

stunning new picture books

meet Sam Lloyd’s mini monster mates

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amazing classic stories with sounds

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discover the true history revealed

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04|fiction It’s still the new kid on the block, but Templar’s fiction list goes from strength to strength in 2011, with a brand new look for the list. Books will feature the new Templar fiction logo, and many hardbacks will be presented in a stylish slipcase that will look great on your shelf. With a selection of exciting sequels following hot on the heels of fantastic debuts from 2010, plus intriguing new titles from authors making their debut, there are chances to pick up where you left off with familiar names and to discover new characters for the first time. Catch up with the unladylike magical adventures of Kat Stephenson in A Tangle of Magicks, or go on a summer mission with a gang of teenage boys in Swim the Fly. Find out what Bob is up to in his next funpacked lunar adventure, or meet two young women living 400 years apart, linked by the same prophecy in Wickedness. Find out what happened after the revolution on the juggernaut Worldshaker in Liberator, or encounter the fragile young boy who became England’s most ruthless king in VIII. The choice is yours!

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clone chaos Simon Bartram April 11

+ 6 BOB & BARRY’S LU NA R ADVENTURES yrs

In the fourth title in the popular series, Bob is about to get the shock of his life when he runs into… himself! A cloning machine has been duplicating him so that every space station in the galaxy can have its own clone-Bob. But what if no one can work out who is the real Bob? • • • •

80pp 197 x 130mm paperback cover with silver foil

978 1 84877 032 4 £4.99

“This is a great series for newly independent readers…”

The Disappearing Moon has been shortlisted for the Rotherham Children’s Book Award, for Key Stage 1 and 2

– The Bookseller Children’s Buyer’s Guide

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80pp 197 x 130mm paperback cover with silver foil

the disappearing moon 978 1 84011 719 6

a right royal disaster 978 1 84877 030 0

the heartless robots 978 1 84877 031 7 each title £4.99


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the pony detectives Belinda Rapley August 11

Introducing Alice, Petra, Jools and Charlie, four horse-mad best friends who stable their ponies at the Blackberry Farm. In Moonlight: Star of the Show, the girls unite to try and find local showjumping star, Moonlight. But their search for clues soon lands them in hot water as they are led to what could be a dangerous suspect. In Scout: Up for Sale, Alice has to face losing her beloved pony, Scout. When the Pony Detectives decide to help their heartbroken friend, they discover a deeply hidden secret. But will it be enough to help their best friend keep her treasured pony?

the dragonology™ chronicles

the dragon diary 978 1 84011 528 4 (hardback) £9.99 978 1 84877 095 9 (paperback) £5.99 the dragonology™ chronicles

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112pp* 198 x 129mm paperback foil and spot UV varnish on cover

the dragon’s apprentice Dugald A. Steer • featuring black-and-white plates by Nick Harris May 11

moonlight: star of the show 978 1 84877 386 8

scout: up for sale 978 1 84877 387 5 £5.99

The third action-packed adventure in the Dragonology Chronicles sees Daniel and Beatrice’s precious dragon chick,

Torcher, kidnapped! The dastardly deed appears to be the work of a mysterious organisation known as Dragonsbane. With help from a snooty frost dragon called Erasmus, the children must find Torcher, uncover a traitor in the S.A.S.D., and defeat Dragonsbane once and for all.

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304pp 197 x 130mm hardback head and tail bands foil and spot UV varnish on cover

978 1 84877 092 8 £9.99

the dragonology™ chronicles

the dragon’s eye 978 1 84011 792 9 (paperback) £5.99 320pp (the dragon diary) 288pp (the dragon’s eye) 197 x 130mm hardback with head and tail bands, foil and spot UV varnish on cover • paperback with spot UV varnish on cover • • • •


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www.theblackhopeenigma.com

www.stephanieburgis.com

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the blackhope enigma

the crimson shard

Teresa Flavin

Teresa Flavin

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a most improper magick

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a tangle of magicks Stephanie Burgis

Stephanie Burgis • • • •

304pp 198 x 129mm paperback foil and spot UV varnish on cover

978 1 84877 034 8 £6.99

“…an impressive debut… a more literary read.” – The Bookseller

September 11

This sequel to The Blackhope Enigma is imbued with alchemy and intrigue. During what seems like an ordinary museum visit, tour guide Throgmorton lures Sunni and Blaise through a painted doorway into eighteenth-century London. When Throgmorton demands secret information from the pair about their Blackhope escapades, they attempt to flee, encountering body snatchers, art thieves and forgers in this gripping time-travel adventure. • • • •

August 11 • 256pp • 198 x 129mm • paperback 978 1 84877 007 2 £6.99

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304pp 198 x 129mm paperback spot UV varnish on cover

978 1 84877 073 7 £6.99

Kat Stephenson, Regency England’s feistiest twelveyear-old, is back! Unbeknown to its gossipy visitors, the fashionable city of Bath is a place brimful of wild magic. When Kat uncovers a plot to harness the magic that pervades the Roman Baths, she finds that her brother is unwittingly involved. Will Kat lose her newfound magical powers as she defies the Order of the Guardians to foil the plot and clear her brother’s name?

*Book specifications subject to change.

272pp* 198 x 129mm paperback matt lamination, spot UV varnish and foil on cover

978 1 84877 470 4 £6.99


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www.jackchristieadventures.com

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day of deliverance

day of vengeance

Johnny O’Brien

Johnny O’Brien

Paperback March 11

August 11

The second Jack Christie adventure finds our schoolboy hero travelling back in time to foil the plot to assassinate Elizabeth I. Meeting famous figures such as Marlowe and Shakespeare along the way, Jack and Angus must thwart the Revisionists and protect Queen Elizabeth’s throne.

The third title in the Jack Christie adventure series is set during the Second World War and the ‘iconic’ WW2 events around the Battle of Britain and the German ‘Vengeance’ programme. Accurate historical information mixed with a thrill-filled adventure, perfect for the reluctant reader.

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208pp 197 x130mm (hardback) 197 x131mm (paperback) hardback with head and tail bands, and endpapers • hardback cover with gold foil, die-cuts and debossing • paperback cover with flaps, holofoil and gloss lamination 978 1 84877 277 9 (hardback) £9.99 978 1 84877 097 3 (paperback) £5.99

also available…

“Fast-paced and full of action… real history weaved into a very modern adventure.” – newbooks Summer Guide to Children's Books

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224pp* 197 x131mm paperback cover with flaps, holofoil and gloss lamination

978 1 84877 103 1 £5.99

*Book specifications subject to change.

day of the assassins Johnny O’Brien • • • •

224pp 197 x130mm (hardback) 197 x131mm (paperback) hardback with head and tail bands, and endpapers • hardback cover with silver foil, die-cuts and debossing • paperback cover with flaps, holofoil and gloss lamination 978 1 84011 673 1 (hardback) £9.99 978 1 84877 091 1 (paperback) £5.99

Day of the Assassins has been shortlisted for The Children’s Quills Award by the Historical Association


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www.worldshaker.co.uk

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forgive my fins

worldshaker

Tera Lynn Childs

Richard Harland

July 11

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When a mermaid has her first kiss, she ‘bonds’ for life with the person she kisses. For Lily, a mermaid princess living in secret on land, this means she has ended up accidentally bonded to her obnoxious neighbour, instead of to the boy of her dreams. So begins a tidal wave of relationship drama, as Lily discovers that happily-everafter never sails as smoothly as you plan it to. • • • •

304pp* 198 x 129mm paperback matt lamination, spot UV varnish and foil on cover

978 1 84877 134 5 £6.99

384pp 198 x 129mm paperback foil and spot UV varnish on cover

978 1 84877 527 5 £6.99

“… a pageturning, pulsepounding read.” – Kirkus Reviews

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liberator Richard Harland August 11

In this hotly awaited sequel to Worldshaker, the Filthies are in control. But violence and tension simmer just under the surface: supplies of coal are fast diminishing, the acts of a mysterious saboteur are causing great hostility, and the Imperialist powers are massing for war. Col and Riff ’s relationship is pushed to the limit as they do all in their power to preserve the fragile peace. This shattering conclusion to the saga shows Richard Harland at his vivid, energetic best. • • • •

384pp 198 x 129mm paperback cover printed on foil

978 1 84877 251 9 £6.99


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The 10PM Question had me laughing out loud one moment and in tears the next. – The Bookseller

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the 10pm question

H. M. Castor

Kate de Goldi

a small free kiss in the dark

swim the fly Don Calame

Glenda Millard October 11

Paperback March 11

June 2011 May 11

Destined for greatness; tormented by demons… VIII is the story of Hal: a young, handsome, gifted warrior, who believes he has been chosen to lead his people. But he is tormented by the ghosts of his family’s violent past and, once he rises to power, he turns to murder and rapacious cruelty. He is Henry VIII. The Tudors have always captured the popular imagination. In VIII, Henry is presented afresh for a new generation of teenage readers. • • • •

304pp 216 x 135mm cased die-cut slipcase*

978 1 84877 499 5 £10.99

Twelve-year-old Frankie Parsons has a head full of questions. Only Ma takes him seriously, but she is the cause of the most worrying question of all, the one Frankie can never bring himself to ask. • 240pp • 198 x 129mm • matt lamination on cover with spot UV varnish 978 1 84877 467 4 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84877 466 7 (paperback) £6.99

Skip’s an outsider. He’s never fitted in. So he takes to the streets. Life there may be hard, but it’s better than the one he’s left behind, especially when he teams up with old homeless man Billy. Then come the bombs which bring little Max and Tia, the sad dancer with a tiny baby, into Skip and Billy’s world. Scavenging for food, living on love and imagination – how long can Skip’s fragile new family hold out as war grips the city? • • • •

240pp* 216 x 135mm cased die-cut slipcase*

978 1 84877 027 0 £10.99

Fifteen-year-old Matt Gratton and his two best friends, Coop and Sean, always set themselves a summertime goal. This year’s? To see a real-live naked girl for the first time. But this impossible mission starts to look easy in comparison to Matt’s other challenge: to swim the 100yards butterfly (the hardest stroke known to God or man) and impress the gorgeous Kelly West. • • • •

352pp* 198 x 129mm paperback cover matt laminated with spot UV varnish

978 1 84877 453 7 £6.99 *Book specifications subject to change.


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arcadia awakens

Deborah White

Kai Meyer • cover photograph Graeme Purdy

May 11 September 11

A powerful and charismatic man. An Egyptian mummy and twenty spells written in hieroglyphics on parchment. An emerald casket, a French ropewalker and two red-haired girls, fourteen years old and living in London, but four hundred years apart. All united by blood and by a prophecy. Stunning debut in a brilliant new series for girls from new Templar author Deborah White. 208pp* 216 x 135mm cased die-cut slipcase*

978 1 84877 531 2 £10.99

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Tough Brooklyn teenager Rosa is visiting the ancestral home of her late father in Sicily, when she is catapulted into a world of wild beasts, murder, ancient secrets and the powerful myth of the vanished empire of Arcadia. In the first book in a compelling new trilogy, German author Kai Meyer deftly weaves gritty reality with ancient mythology, leaving readers begging for the next thrilling instalment. • • • •

“In a plot full of intricate twists and turns, Kai Meyer… proves once again that he is a pastmaster of fantasy.” – New Books in German

332pp 215 x 145mm hardback die-cut slipcase*

not bad for a bad lad Michael Morpurgo • illustrated by Michael Foreman Paperback April 11 • 92pp • 228 x 178mm • cloth, silver foil, spot UV and debossing on hardback cover • matt lamination and spot UV on paperback cover • collector’s edition in slipcase 978 1 84877 310 3 (h/b in slipcase) £12.99 978 1 84877 308 0 (hardback) £9.99 978 1 84877 312 7 (paperback) £7.99 limited signed copies available!

“…a classic collaboration.”

978 1 84877 008 9 £12.99 *Book specifications subject to change.

– The Bookseller


12|graphic fiction Templar’s innovative graphic fiction list continues to grow in 2011 with awe-inspiring new title The Bird King, from renowned illustrator and author Shaun Tan and the Charlie and Bandit Adventures, the action-packed series from K. A. Gerrard and Emma Dodd that introduces history to readers of all abilities.

C H A R L I E A N D B A N D I T A D V E N T U R E S

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a charlie and bandit adventure

an egyptian escape K. A. Gerrard • illustrated by Emma Dodd Coming soon

a charlie and bandit adventure

a roman rescue K. A. Gerrard • illustrated by Emma Dodd

in a chariot race along the way. Also included is Charlie’s notebook, packed with facts about his stay in ancient Rome.

March 11

When Charlie and his dog, Bandit, fall down a sinkhole in their back garden, they’re transported across time to ancient Rome! Join Charlie as he searches for Bandit and a way home, making new friends and taking part

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88pp 228 x 165mm paperback cover with spot UV varnish

978 1 84877 191 8 £6.99

In their second timetravelling adventure, Charlie and Bandit follow Snowball the cat down the sinkhole to ancient Egypt, picking up two new friends along the way. Their mission? To save the Eye of Pakhet, the favourite jewel of the Pharaoh, from falling into the hands of the dastardly Dr Bull. • • • •

88pp 228 x 165mm paperback cover with spot UV varnish

978 1 84877 070 6 £6.99


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“…plenty of rock’em sock.”

6+

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the indestructible metal men

murder on the robot city express

Paul Collicutt

Paul Collicutt

Available now

Available now

Evil Mr Furniss has kidnapped a super-strong robot that’s over a hundred years old – one of the Indestructible Metal Men! Feisty scientist Sarah Cross must rescue the robot and scupper Furniss’s masterplan.

The Express is setting off to break the cross-country speed record. But little do the passengers know murder is on the menu! Can the conductor find out the truth before the train reaches its final destination?

978 1 84877 401 8 £5.99

978 1 84877 402 5 £5.99

City in Peril shortlisted for the Surrey Libraries’ Children’s Book Award, best fiction paperback

city in peril!

rust attack!

Paul Collicutt

Paul Collicutt

Meet Curtis the Colossal Coastguard-Robot. Can this mighty machine save the city?

The city is rusting! Its premier private detective agency must find a cure before panic spreads.

978 1 84011 202 3 £6.99

978 1 84011 344 0 £6.99

• 48pp • 228 x 170mm • sewn paperback binding with magazine-style paper • cover with silver holographic foil and gloss lamination


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shaun tan the bird king Shaun Tan

www.shauntan.net

10+ yrs

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Coming soon

What do the bird king, the thing in the bathroom and the paraffin-oil koala have in common? They all inhabit the unique world of renowned artist, author and illustrator Shaun Tan. Collected from his working sketchbooks, with commentary by the artist, these ideas, studies and doodles offer a special insight into the imagination of this internationally acclaimed storyteller. • • • •

Tales from Outer Suburbia was shortlisted by The UK Literary Association for their Book Award 2010

7+ yrs

128pp + ends 155 x 210mm hardback matt lamination with spot uv, cloth binding and ribbon marker

978 1 84877 050 8

tales from outer suburbia

eric Shaun Tan

Shaun Tan

Do you remember the water buffalo at the end of our street, or the deep-sea diver we found near the underpass? In this stunning collection of short stories, renowned illustrator Shaun Tan, the award-winning creator of The Arrival, reveals the quiet mysteries of everyday life. • • • •

96pp 240 x 185mm hardback spot UV varnish and debossing on cover

978 1 84011 313 6 £12.99

“Years ago we had a foreign exchange student come to live with us. We found it very difficult to pronounce his name correctly, but he didn’t mind. He told us to just call him ‘Eric’.” As charming as he is curious, by the end of his stay this intriguing house guest will capture your heart. This story is from Shaun Tan’s award-winning collection Tales from Outer Suburbia. • • • •

48pp 146 x 113mm hardback matt lamination with spot uv

978 1 84877 587 9 £4.99

“stunningly original” – Anthony Browne – Children’s Laureate, on Tales from Outer Suburbia


classic fiction|15 also available… alice’s adventures in wonderland Lewis Carroll • illustrated by Robert Ingpen 978 1 84011 968 8

a christmas carol Charles Dickens • illustrated by Robert Ingpen 978 1 84011 501 7

peter pan and wendy J. M. Barrie • illustrated by Robert Ingpen 978 1 84011 250 4

the jungle book Rudyard Kipling • illustrated by Robert Ingpen 978 1 84011 718 9

the secret garden

Robert Ingpen breathes his magic into magnificent editions of classic children’s tales. Ingpen is the winner of the prestigious IBBY Hans Christian Andersen Medal for a lasting contribution to children’s literature.

Frances Hodgson Burnett • illustrated by Robert Ingpen 978 1 84877 446 9

the adventures of tom sawyer Mark Twain • illustrated by Robert Ingpen 978 1 84877 464 3

treasure island Robert Louis Stevenson • illustrated by Robert Ingpen 978 1 84011 114 9

the wonderful wizard of oz L. Frank Baum • illustrated by Robert Ingpen April 11

Rediscover this classic American tale, brought to life through the stunning paintings of award-winning illustrator Robert Ingpen. Come with Dorothy and her friends as she sets off on an amazing adventure through the curious land of Oz.

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192pp 235 x 195mm hardback with jacket foil on jacket cover has imitation cloth, debossing and foil

978 1 84877 528 2 £14.99

the wind in the willows Kenneth Grahame • illustrated by Robert Ingpen 978 1 84011 352 5 • • • • •

192 – 240pp 235 x 195mm hardback with jacket foil on jacket cover has imitation cloth, debossing and foil

each title £14.99


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collector’s classics Presenting the Collector’s Classics series – powerfully told, dramatically illustrated and painstakingly designed, these books are lavish in every way. Timeless volumes to treasure.

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robin hood Nicky Raven • illustrated by Anne Yvonne Gilbert

In this fresh interpretation of the legend of Robin Hood, venture into Sherwood Forest with a band of rebel outlaws fighting against injustice and corruption. A richly illustrated treat for those familiar with Robin Hood and newcomers to the tale alike.

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tales from india Jamila Gavin • illustrated by Amanda Hall August 11

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96pp 266 x 228mm hardback with jacket UV varnish, foil and embossing on jacket

978 1 84877 404 9 £14.99

Come on a journey with master storyteller Jamila Gavin as she writes of great floods, romance and epic battles between good and evil. This new collection of cherished Hindu tales is illuminated by Amanda Hall’s exquisite artwork, which reflects the influence of both classical and contemporary styles of Indian art. Tales from India is a sumptuous addition to the award-winning Collector’s Classics series.

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96pp 266 x 228mm hardback with jacket UV varnish, foil and embossing on jacket • fifth colour gold on interior spreads 978 1 84877 202 1 £14.99


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also available…

Winner of English Association Special Award

children’s stories from the bible Saviour Pirotta • illustrated by Ian Andrew and Anne Yvonne Gilbert • • • •

alice in wonderland

dracula

trick of the tale

Lewis Carroll • illustrated by Rodney Matthews

adapted by Nicky Raven • illustrated by Anne Yvonne Gilbert

John and Caitlín Matthews • illustrated by Tomislav Tomi´ c

978 1 84011 516 1 (hardback) 978 1 84011 571 0 (h/b in slipcase)

978 1 84011 134 7 (hardback)

978 1 84011 488 1 (hardback)

beowulf Retold by Nicky Raven • illustrated by John Howe

the snow queen 978 1 84011 389 1 (hardback)

Retold by Nicky Raven • illustrated by Vladyslav Yerko 978 1 84011 187 3 (hardback)

Dracula was selected as one of The White Ravens titles for outstanding international books

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96pp 266 x 228mm hardback with jacket spot UV varnish, foil and embossing on jacket • available in gift presentation slipcase (without jacket) • slipcases feature spot UV varnish, debossing, foil and jewels each hardback £14.99 each slipcase £19.99

304pp 245 x 183mm hardback with jacket gold foil and spot UV varnish on jacket

978 1 84011 379 2 £14.99

“… a children’s bible that you can buy with confidence.” – Writeaway.org.uk


18|brubaker, ford i spy with my little eye… Edward Gibbs April 11

We are pleased to announce an exciting new imprint of Templar Publishing: Brubaker, Ford & Friends. With an increasing network of established best-selling authors and illustrators and fresh new talent, this partnership will offer a range of exciting picture books to encourage healthy, happy children!

Peek through the die-cut holes to spy who is looking out – is it the blue whale, the yellow lion or the green frog? With simple factual clues about the hidden creatures, children will love to learn about animals and colours in this interactive adventure. • • • •

32pp 274 x 232mm hardback matt lamination on cover • die-cut holes throughout • die-cut hole on front and back of case 978 1 84877 197 0 £10.99


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i spy on the farm… Edward Gibbs

Explore the farmyard in this follow-up title to I Spy with My Little Eye… With bold, dramatic illustrations and noisy animal clues, the reader must peep through the diecut holes to guess which farm animal will be revealed as the page is turned. • • • •

32pp 274 x 232mm hardback matt lamination on cover • die-cut holes throughout • die-cut hole on front and back of case

the acorn Edward Gibbs April 11

All the animals want to eat the little acorn, but the acorn tells them to wait. What they don’t know is that by leaving the acorn to grow, it will become a huge oak tree with enough acorns for everyone. Charming artwork and a fantastic fold-out surprise make this a wonderful story to read together. • • • •

32pp 215 x 275mm hardback matt lamination, spot UV and debossing on cover • fold-out flap 978 1 84877 010 2 £10.99

little bee Edward Gibbs

978 1 84877 206 9 £10.99

All covers subject to change.

April 11

The chase is on! Follow Little Bee as he flees from the hungry frog, who in turn flees from the scary snake, and so on until a whole host

of creatures are running around in one big circle. The surprise ending brings you right back to the start when you realise that a hunter is fleeing from the little bee! • 32pp • 215 x 275mm • hardback

• matt lamination, spot UV and debossing on cover • gatefold on final spread 978 1 84877 040 9 £10.99


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that dog!

look!

turtle and me

Nanette Newman • illustrated by Flora Daneman

Robie H. Harris • illustrated by Patrick Benson

Robie H. Harris • illustrated by Tor Freeman

August 11

September 11

July 11

Actress and writer Nanette Newman has written this touchingly beautiful book that will help young readers to deal with bereavement. Ben adores his pet dog, Charlie. It doesn’t matter what anybody else says about ‘that dog’ – Ben knows that he is wonderful! But one day Charlie dies and Ben is left heartbroken. When a lost puppy turns up in need of a good home and a boy’s love, can Ben learn to love again?

Look! A shadow! It’s BIG and it can tiptoe, run, wave and spin, just like the child who makes it. Mysterious and a bit scary at first, the shadow becomes the child’s exuberant playmate. Then the sun goes behind a cloud and the shadow disappears. A dance between child and shadow, magically told and illustrated.

A charming tale about the adventures a little boy has with his cuddly toy turtle. Turtle gets covered in spaghetti, chewed by a puppy, and ripped in a tug of war, but despite all of this the little boy still loves him. But will this love last forever?

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40pp 230 x 270mm hardback with jacket gloss lamination on jacket

978 1 84877 478 0 £10.99

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40pp 200 x 300mm hardback with jacket gloss lamination on jacket

978 1 84877 253 3 £10.99

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40pp 200 x 300mm hardback with jacket gloss lamination on jacket

978 1 84877 479 7 £10.99

All covers subject to change.


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what will you be grandma? Nanette Newman • illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark June 11

Every child is asked what they would like to be when they grow up, but Lily decides to turn the tables by asking her grandma the same question! What answer will Grandma give? This enchanting book illustrates the touching bond between a grandparent and grandchild. • • • •

32pp 240 x 270mm hardback with jacket gloss lamination on cover and jacket

978 1 84877 529 9 £10.99


22| storyworld Ever wanted to tell a story, but you didn’t know how to begin? Pick up a set of StoryWorld Cards and discover the world of storytelling at your fingertips!

UNLOCK YOUR IMAGINATION storyworld™ tales from the haunted house John and Caitlín Matthews • illustrated by various artists

storyworld™ christmas tales John and Caitlín Matthews • illustrated by various artists Available now

Available now

Do you dare to be the storyteller on Halloween Night? In a world filled with witches, zombies and vampires, where Quaking Quagmires can swallow you whole, things are never what they seem.

Come on a magical adventure at Christmas time with this festive set of storytelling cards. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to get to the North Pole and meet Father Christmas himself! 978 1 84877 441 4

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book: 24pp 28 cards box: 207 x 139 x 25mm book: 154 x 100mm cards: 154 x 100mm paperback with spot UV varnish, shrink wrap and magnetic clasp

each pack £6.99 inc. VAT


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www.storyworldcards.com also available…

storyworld™ John and Caitlín Matthews • illustrated by various artists

StoryWorld is specially designed to inspire storytellers of all ages. The box contains forty cards from the StoryWorld that suggest a character, place or event, which can be combined to create original and exciting tales. Discover more ideas about how to use the cards in The Storytelling Book, packed with tips for telling your story, games to play and examples of stories written using the cards. • • • • • • •

book: 80pp 40 cards box: 207 x 139 x 45mm book: 193 x 125mm cards: 154 x 100mm hardback with spot UV varnish, magnetic clasp, acetate window and shrink wrap

978 1 84011 738 7 £12.99 inc. VAT

“… an ingenious toolkit designed to kick-start children’s imaginations.” – The Children’s Bookseller

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book: 24pp 28 cards box: 207 x 139 x 25mm book: 154 x 100mm cards: 154 x 100mm paperback with spot UV varnish, shrink wrap and magnetic clasp

quests & adventures 978 1 84011 729 5

the magical toy box 978 1 84877 443 8

the mad professor’s workshop 978 1 84877 444 5

stories of the sea 978 1 84877 432 2

animal tales 978 1 84877 433 9

faery magic 978 1 84011 734 9

each pack £6.99 inc. VAT


24|ology world Now in its ninth hugely successful year with more than 16 million copies sold worldwide, the Ology series continues to push new frontiers. Templar Publishing are proud to announce that the tenth Ology book, Alienology, will be complemented by a ground-breaking digital adventure – the iif experience: interactive, informative, fun! Never before has a book entered the digital arena in this way. The iif experience combines cutting-edge online content with an SMS mobile phone adventure that’s out of this world. Turn your phone into an intergalactic communicator to receive incoming alien transmissions and purchase exclusive ringtones and animated alien trading cards. Then activate your online training manual and step aboard the space station COSMOS 5 for a galactic adventure. Meanwhile, the Ology licensing programme continues to expand, with glossy new calendars from Andrews McMeel, an action-packed Vampireology board game from Paul Lamond Games, and even the development of a new computer game using ground-breaking technology. For more information, contact Rebecca Elliott (rebecca.elliott@templarco.co.uk).


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alienologyTM Dugald A. Steer • illustrated by various artists Available now

Have you ever wondered whether your teacher, your pet or even your parents might be aliens in disguise? Is it possible that NASA owes its achievements to extraterrestrials passing on their knowledge? What if H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds was, in fact, a blueprint for alien invasion? These are just some of the questions posed by Professor Allen Gray, in Alienology.

Combining space fact and fiction, Alienology is the ultimate guide to alien life, offering readers the chance to become members of S.P.A.C.E (the Society for the Promotion of Alien Contact with Earth). Professor Gray tests readers with a series of brainteasing logic puzzles to see who has what it takes to help save the world from a deadly, life-sapping slime that is spreading from planet to planet. • 32pp • 300 x 254mm • hardback

• silver foil cover with 7 jewels and embossing • postcards, flaps, textures, mirror decoder and slime sample 978 1 84877 004 1 £17.99


26 | ology world

“This enthralling series of illustrated books uses elaborate fictional stories to bring history and legends to life.” – The Guardian

vampireology™ Nicky Raven • illustrated by various artists Available now

Discover the true history of vampires, or the ‘Fallen Ones’, who have lived among us since the beginning of time. Written in 1900 by Archibald Brooks, the Vampireology manuscript fell into the hands of detective Kraik when Brooks was murdered. As Kraik delves into the terrifying history explained in those pages, he is charged with the task of publishing the manuscript. Can he get the truth about vampires out to a world in great danger and discover the mysterious Contessa Magdalena’s secret? • • • •

32pp 300 x 254mm hardback cover features 2 red jewels, embossing, silver foil, spot UV and matt lamination • interior novelties include lenticular, flaps, letters, booklets, textures, a lock of vampire hair, a bag of pearls and a foiled, embossed dagger 978 1 84877 666 1 £17.99


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also available…

Dugald A. Steer • illustrated by various artists

dragonology™ 978 1 84011 503 1

egyptology • • • •

32pp 300 x 254mm hardback cover features jewels, embossing, foil and spot UV varnish (Pirateology cover features working compass) • Dragonology features fifthcolour gold throughout • Spyology features widened spine with secret drawer and a decoding dial in the cover • various novelties throughout

978 1 84011 852 0

monsterology™ 978 1 84011 674 8

mythology 978 1 84011 893 3

oceanology 978 1 84011 764 6

pirateology™ 978 1 84011 270 2

wizardology™

dr. ernest drake’s collector’s library: dragonology™ & monsterology™ slipcase Dugald A. Steer • illustrated by various artists

This slipcase presents both Dragonology and Monsterology – the trailblazing first title and sixth title in the series. • • • • •

each book: 32pp slipcase: 320 x 265mm books: 300 x 254mm hardback die-cut windows to both sides of slipcase • various novelties throughout

978 1 84011 337 2 each title £17.99

spyology™ 978 1 84011 861 2 £19.99

978 1 84011 364 8 £29.99


28 | ology world

handbooks

writing kits

• 80pp + 4pp stickers • 210 x 180mm case: 215 x 185mm • hardback • concealed wiro binding • cover has 2 jewels, foil and spot UV varnish • mixed paper novelties: flaps, stickers and envelopes

• 305 x 238mm (wallet) • wallet contains 16 sheets of notepaper, 16 envelopes, 2 sticker sheets and 6 postcards (shrink-wrapped) • foil on cover • wafer seal

captain william lubber’s pirateology™ handbook

978 1 84011 589 5

a dragonologist’s writing kit an egyptologist’s writing kit

978 1 84011 206 1 £9.99

978 1 84011 672 4

the mythology handbook

mythology code writing kit

978 1 84011 896 4 £9.99

978 1 84011 899 5

pirateology™ code writing kit

the oceanology handbook

978 1 84011 960 2

978 1 84877 339 4 £9.99

the wizardology™ handbook 978 1 84011 362 4 £9.99

wonders of egypt 978 1 84011 882 7 (hardback) £9.99 978 1 84011 604 5 (paperback) £6.99

each writing kit £6.99 inc. VAT

working with dragons

working with monsters

978 1 84011 523 9 (hardback) £9.99 978 1 84011 568 0 (paperback) £6.99

978 1 84011 753 0 £9.99


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model packs

a field guide to dragons

the frost dragon

Dugald A. Steer • illustrated by Douglas Carrel

Dugald A. Steer • illustrated by Douglas Carrel

A must-have reference guide for any keen dragonologist.

This species guide pack includes a stunning, readyto-make frost dragon mobile.

• • • • •

40pp 271 x 232mm concealed wiro binding cover with 2 green jewels 12 envelopes holding fullcolour dragon mini-models • 20 small flaps, 4 large flaps 978 1 84011 797 4 £19.99

• 24pp • case: 307 x 261mm book: 300 x 250mm • paperback • spot UV varnish on case, foil on case and model • includes complete dragon mobile kit 978 1 84011 584 0 £9.99

a pirate’s guide and model ship Dugald A. Steer • illustrated by Ian Andrew, Anne Yvonne Gilbert, Geoff Hunt, Emma Nicholls and Helen Ward

This swashbuckling pack includes a fabulous, easy-to-build pirate ship model and a guide to life on board.

• 24pp • case: 307 x 261mm book: 300 x 250mm • paperback • spot UV varnish and gold foil on case • includes ready-to-make pirate ship model 978 1 84011 290 0 £12.99


30 | ology world

The next exciting instalment in the DragonologyTM Chronicles

also available…

the dragonology™ chronicles

sees Daniel and Beatrice’s precious dragon chick, Torcher, kidnapped! The dastardly deed appears to be the work of a mysterious organisation known as Dragonsbane. With help from a snooty frost dragon called Erasmus, the children must find Torcher, uncover a traitor in the S.A.S.D., and defeat Dragonsbane once and for all.

the dragon’s apprentice Dugald A. Steer • featuring black-and-white plates by Nick Harris

“... moves along at great pace... a good dose of adventure...” – Books for Keeps, praise for The Dragon’s Eye

May 11

• • • • •

304pp 197 x 130mm hardback head and tail bands foil and spot UV varnish on cover

The third action-packed adventure in the Dragonology Chronicles

978 1 84877 092 8 £9.99

the dragonology™ chronicles

the dragon’s eye 978 1 84011 792 9 (paperback) £5.99 the dragonology™ chronicles

the dragon diary 978 1 84011 528 4 (hardback) £9.99 978 1 84877 095 9 (paperback) £5.99 • • • •

320pp (the dragon diary) 288pp (the dragon’s eye) 197 x 130mm hardback with head and tail bands, foil and spot UV varnish on cover • paperback with spot UV varnish on cover


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drake’s comprehensive compendium of dragonology™

dragonology™ pocket adventures

A. J. Wood • illustrated by various artists

Dugald A. Steer • illustrated by Douglas Carrel, Nicholas Lenn and Helen Ward

This lavish volume, from eminent dragonologist Dr. Ernest Drake, is the definitive guide to the world of dragonology, truly a must-have book for all aspiring dragonologists.

These thrilling pocket-sized multiple choice adventures cast the reader as a member of the Secret and Ancient Society of Dragonologists who has been given a vital mission by Dr. Drake.

• • • • •

• • • •

192pp + ends 265 x 235mm hardback head and tail bands red imitation cloth cover with gold foil and debossing • full-colour tip-on panel on front cover

Dugald A. Steer • illustrated by Anne Yvonne Gilbert, John Howe, Tomislav Tomi´ c and Helen Ward

Discover the lore of wizards from the four corners of the earth, from the ancient European masters to the Arabian sages, with Merlin as your guide. Includes a set of cards to test apprentices’ wizardological skills.

40pp 100 x 100mm hardback covers feature jewel, foil and spot UV varnish

the dragon dance 978 1 84011 554 3

the dragon star 978 1 84011 644 1 £14.99

a guide to wizards of the world

978 1 84011 553 6

of working with dragons.

bringing up baby dragons Dugald A. Steer • illustrated by Douglas Carrel

the iceland wyrm 978 1 84011 548 2

the winged serpent 978 1 84011 549 9 each title £4.99

These 40-page guides by Dr. Ernest Drake provide answers to all of the questions young dragonologists raise. Each one is a comprehensive guide to a particular aspect

• • • • •

40pp 180 x 120mm padded hardback foil on cover 4 sticker sheets

978 1 84011 710 3 £5.99

• • • •

40pp 265 x 225mm hardback padded cover with holographic foil • includes 24 wizard cards 978 1 84011 572 7 £9.99


32|picture books 2011 brings a stunning range of new picture books to the Templar list – from exciting exploits with established stars such as Greenaway Medalnominated Grahame Baker-Smith, to amazing adventures from some talented new arrivals.

hector Mark Barry • illustrated by Sarah Aspinall April 11

Meet Hector, a dog who draws his dreams! When Hector draws a faraway place, his friends build him a bits-and-bobs car to take him there. But Hector soon realises his adventure won’t be any fun without his friends along for the ride! A quirky delight from an exciting new talent. • 32pp • 254 x 254mm • paperback 978 1 84877 204 5 £6.99


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grahame baker-smith also available…

farther Grahame Baker-Smith Coming soon in paperback

When a father who dreams of flying does not return from the war, his son decides to make that dream come true. Grahame BakerSmith’s moving story shows how, with love and a bit of ambition, you can reach seemingly impossible goals. • • • •

“Opening the covers of Leon is like lifting the lid of a treasure chest… – Scholastic Best Books

Leon and the Place Between was shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal

40pp 247 x 287mm hardback with jacket ice gold paper with silver foil and spot UV varnish on jacket

978 1 84877 133 8 (paperback) £6.99 978 1 84877 126 0 (hardback) £10.99

leon and the place between Angela McAllister • illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith Pouff! Smoke fills the stage and Abdul Kazam appears! Join Leon and his family as they watch a very special magic show. Step into The Place Between and let yourself be transported somewhere where magic is real. • 48pp + 2pp gatefold • 287 x 247mm • cover has pearlised ink, silver foil and spot UV varnish • pearlised ink on 12pp • 2 die-cut pages 978 1 84011 860 5 (paperback) £5.99


34 | picture books

comi

ng

… soon

rabbit and the big, red scooter Stella Gurney • illustrated by Mark Chambers May 11

snorey time

pignut’s bedtime snorey Meg and Catherine Pybus • illustrated by Petra Brown Coming soon

Meet the Snoreys – a family of dormice who love to sleep, all except the youngest, Pignut. Instead, he goes on an adventure around the forest and discovers The Secret Book of Sleep. Reading it, Pignut finally drops off. Underneath the delightful tale is actually a life-saver for exhausted parents – the story is written using neurolinguistic techniques designed to have a soporific effect on the listener. Also includes an audio version of the tale. • • • •

32pp 230 x 230mm hardback matt laminted cover with die cut through to CD

978 1 84877 557 2 £10.99

Rabbit loves his blue bicycle, until he spots Hare on a big, green scooter. Envious, Rabbit buys himself a big, red scooter, but it’s so powerful, he crashes it! Once Rabbit learns that he doesn’t need to copy others to be special, life goes back to normal… except on Sundays, when Rabbit drives something which is much more his style! • • • •

32pp + 6pp gatefold 247 x 287mm paperback matt laminated cover with foil

978 1 84877 408 7 £6.99


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jason chapman

owen davey

stan and mabel

foxly’s feast

Jason Chapman

Owen Davey

Paperback January 11

Paperback June 11

Music-loving dog and cat, Stan and Mabel, are off to find their neighbour, who’s gone to judge ‘The Best Orchestra in the World’ competition. Little do they know, they’ll be forming an amazing animal orchestra of their own! Join the brave duo on their hilarious adventure.

Tuck into this amazing wordless treat by debut illustrator Owen Davey. Foxly is hunting for things to include in his feast. He visits a farmyard, a fish pond and a rabbit’s burrow. It looks like the animals are in danger, but there’s more to Foxly than meets the eye!

• • • •

32pp 247 x 287mm hardback with jacket spot UV varnish on jacket

978 1 84877 451 3 (paperback) £5.99 978 1 84877 436 0 (hardback) £10.99

Jason Chapman is the artist in residence at Battersea Dog’s Home and Stan and Mabel won an Association of Illustrators Silver Award

• 32pp • 265 x 205mm • matt lamination and spot UV varnish on cover • uncoated paper throughout 978 1 84877 132 1 (paperback) £6.99 978 1 84877 125 3 (hardback) £10.99


36 | picture books

thomas docherty

www.thomasdocherty.co.uk

“a lifeaffirming message” – The Bookseller

soon g n i com

ruby nettleship and the ice lolly adventure

Thomas Docherty Paperback Summer 11

wash-a-bye-bear Thomas Docherty Coming soon

Following the delightful adventures of Little Boat and To the Beach, Thomas Docherty’s new tale is about the bond between a young girl and her favourite teddy bear – who is about to be washed! Will Bear be the same without his jammy paws or his soggy smudges? A gorgeous depiction of a child’s relationship with her favourite, familiar old teddy bear in Thomas Docherty’s irresistibly nostalgic style.

• • • •

32pp 254 x 254mm hardback cover with debossing, matt lamination, spot UV varnish and silver foil

978 1 84877 536 7 £10.99

Introducing Ruby, a little girl with amazing dreams. Ruby and her friends want a place to play,

but their playground only has an old swing and a broken slide. Magic always finds its way to Ruby, though – when she plants her ice lolly stick in the earth, a magnificent playground begins to grow… • 40pp • 265 x 228mm • cover with matt lamination and glitter UV 978 1 84877 409 4 (paperback) £6.99 978 1 84877 403 2 (hardback) £10.99


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olivier latyk also available…

Little Boat shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal to the beach

big scary monster

Thomas Docherty

Thomas Docherty

• 40pp • 254 x 254mm

• 40pp • 265 x 228mm • matt lamination on cover

978 1 84011 148 4 (paperback) £5.99

little boat Thomas Docherty

978 1 84011 423 2 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84877 033 1 (paperback) £6.99

• 40pp • 254 x 254mm • spot UV varnish and porthole die-cut novelty on cover 978 1 84011 826 1 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84011 836 0 (paperback) £5.99

Big Scary Monster is on the shortlist for the Coventry Inspiration Book Award

where on earth is the moon? written by Ruth Martin • illustrated by Olivier Latyk Paperback June 11

Luna knows that the Moon watches over her at night, but where does it go during the day? Join Luna as her imagination takes her on an incredible journey in search of the answer. A dreamy bedtime adventure for little explorers everywhere. • 32pp • 247 x 287mm • hardback has jacket with gold foil • paperback has cover with gold foil • spot UV varnish on 10 spreads

978 1 84877 532 9 (paperback) £6.99 978 1 84011 282 5 (hardback) £10.99

“an enchanting bedtime story” – The Bookseller


38 | picture books

graham oakley

soon g n i com

the church mice in action Graham Oakley July 11

In a bid to save the leaky vestry roof, the church mice decide to raise some money by entering Sampson into a cat show. But as readers know, the best laid schemes of mice and thingummies often end in a mess!

the church mice adrift

Paperback March 11

the church mice at christmas

Trouble’s brewing for the church mice! A group of rats have forced them out of their church – will they be able to hatch a clever plan to win their home back?

Graham Oakley 978 1 84877 065 2 (hardback) £10.99

the church mouse Graham Oakley

978 1 84877 062 1(hardback) 978 1 84877 075 1 (paperback)

978 1 84877 077 5 (hardback)

Series available for the UK only

each hardback title £10.99 paperback title £6.99

– The Bookseller

also available…

Graham Oakley

48pp (hardback) 40pp (paperback) 219 x 254mm hardback has imitation cloth cover and silver foil • jacket with matt lamination

“… transports you back to your childhood…

levi pinfold

• • • •

978 1 84011 566 6 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84011 610 6 (paperback) £6.99 • • • •

48pp (hardback) 40pp (paperback) 219 x 254mm hardback has imitation cloth cover and silver foil • jacket with matt lamination and silver foil

The Church Mouse won the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award

the django Levi Pinfold Paperback March 11 • • • •

40pp 254 x 254mm hardback with jacket spot UV varnish on jacket

978 1 84011 159 0 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84877 101 7 (paperback) £6.99

Winner of The Booktrust Early Years Award in the Best Emerging Illustrator category “A virtuoso display of real drawing – a visual feast.” – Michael Foreman


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colin stimpson jack and the baked-bean stalk Colin Stimpson September 11

Jack and his mum struggle to run their little burger van in the big city, until one day Jack is offered a tin of magic baked beans… This is a fascinatingly modern retelling of the classic fairy tale.

• • • •

40pp 287 x 247mm hardback with jacket jacket has matt lamination, spot UV varnish and foil

978 1 84877 215 1 £10.99


40 | picture books

adam stower silly doggy!

also available…

Adam Stower May 11

When Lily looks out of her bedroom window one morning, she gets the best surprise – a doggy! But this is no normal doggy, he’s got lots of strange habits and there’s a local zookeeper who is looking for him… Join Lily and doggy on the best daytrip ever.

“ … help reluctant ones see how much fun a book can be.” – The Times

• 40pp • 265 x 228mm • jacket with poster on reverse 978 1 84877 556 5 £10.99

Adam Stower won The Red House Children’s Book Award for Younger Readers

slam! Adam Stower

A picture can speak a thousand words and Adam Stower’s hilarious tale of consequences does just that. A visual delight. • 32pp • 287 x 247mm • spot UV varnish on cover 978 1 84011 196 5 (paperback) £5.99


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paul thurlby

paul thurlby’s alphabet Paul Thurlby July 11

Discover an alphabet like no other! In his first picture book, graphic artist Paul Thurlby presents a stunning alphabet that helps to make the shape of each letter memorable and fun. From an awesome A to a zippy Z, this is the perfect ABC for funky first readers. • • • •

64pp 314 x 247mm hardback cover with spot UV varnish and debossing • uncoated paper throughout • additional features on special limited edition: tip-on label, rounded spine, cloth on spine and corners, ribbon tie with die-cuts • special limited edition will be signed and numbered 978 1 84877 009 6 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84877 618 0 (special edition) £25.00


42 | picture books

kevin waldron

c

oon… s g n omi

panda-monium at peek zoo Kevin Waldron

Follow-up title to Mr Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo, the winner of the Opera Prima Bologna prize 2009. Lovable, accident-prone zookeeper Mr Peek is back

also available… with a second story of animal antics. He and his son Jimmy are preparing for the 10th anniversary of the zoo and a fantastic animal parade, when another terrible misunderstanding sets in place a chain of hilarious mishaps – and absolute panda-monium ensues! Hilarious hijinks for everyone who loves a fun day out at the zoo. • 48pp • 265 x 228mm • hardback with jacket

• gatefold showing animal parade • matt lamination on cover and jacket 978 1 84877 285 4 £10.99

mr peek and the misunderstanding at the zoo Kevin Waldron • 48pp • 265 x 288mm • hardback with jacket 978 1 84011 898 8 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84011 814 8 (paperback) £5.99

“an extraordinarily cheering read for blunderers of all ages” – The Observer


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helen ward

c

oon… s g n omi

also available…

the town mouse and the country mouse Helen Ward

Rediscover the tale of the simple country mouse, magically retold by Helen Ward. Beguiled by his cousin’s amazing tales, the country mouse visits the electric city. Unfortunately the town mouse forgot to mention that the city has a lot of noise, tall buildings… and dangerous dogs!

an anthology of aesop’s animal fables Helen Ward

the cockerel and the fox • • • •

40pp + ends 254 x 254mm hardback cover features silver foil, imitation cloth and debossing

978 1 84011 188 0 £10.99

• 64pp • 314 x 247mm • gold foil and spot UV varnish on jacket

Helen Ward

978 1 84011 479 9 (paperback/audio) £7.99 inc. VAT

978 1 84011 535 2 (paperback) £5.99

• 40pp • 240 x 280mm

the king of the birds Helen Ward • 40pp • 240 x 280mm 978 1 84011 703 5 (paperback) £4.99


44 | picture books

backlist titles

wayne anderson | ian andrew

the tin forest

the dragon machine

moondog

the boat

Helen Ward • illustrated by Wayne Anderson

Helen Ward • illustrated by Wayne Anderson

Helen Ward •illustrated by Wayne Anderson

Helen Ward • illustrated by Ian Andrew

978 1 84011 743 1 (paperback with audio) £6.99

• • • •

• 40pp • 287 x 247mm

• 40pp • 244 x 287mm • paperback

twenty-five december lane Helen Ward • illustrated by Wayne Anderson 978 1 84011 519 2 (paperback) £5.99 978 1 84011 684 7 (paperback/audio) £6.99 • • • •

32pp 287 x 247mm paperback audio CD

32pp 287 x 247mm paperback audio CD

978 1 84011 594 9 (paperback) £5.99 978 1 84011 990 9 (paperback/audio) £6.99

little lost dragon Wayne Anderson • 40pp • 287 x 247mm 978 1 84011 750 9 £5.99

978 1 84011 864 3 (hardback with jacket) £10.99 978 1 84011 874 2 (paperback) £5.99

978 1 84011 417 1 £5.99

the lion and the mouse retold by A. J. Wood • illustrated by Ian Andrew • 32pp • 225 x 278mm • paperback 978 1 84011 800 1 £5.99


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simon bartram Best-sell

er

poetr

bob’s best-ever friend

dougal’s deep-sea diary

Simon Bartram

watch out for sprouts Simon Bartram

Simon Bartram • 32pp • 300 x 235mm • silver foil and spot UV varnish on cover 978 1 84011 373 0 (hardback) £9.99 978 1 84011 939 8 (paperback) £5.99 limited signed copies available!

man on the moon

alien-spotter’s guide

Simon Bartram

Simon Bartram

• 32pp • 300 x 235mm • silver foil and spot UV varnish on cover

• • • •

978 1 84011 491 1 (paperback) £5.99 978 1 84011 369 3 (paperback/audio) £6.99

978 1 84011 393 8 £9.99

24pp 300 x 250mm case: 307 x 261mm cover features silver foil; mobile features gold foil • colour sticker sheet • envelope with letter • complete rocket mobile kit

• 32pp • 300 x 235mm • silver holographic foil stamping on cover 978 1 84011 509 3 (paperback) £5.99 978 1 84011 529 1 (paperback/audio) £6.99

• • • •

112pp 234 x 212mm hardback jacket with UV varnish

978 1 84011 368 6 (hardback) £9.99 978 1 84011 388 4 (paperback/audio) £6.99

Blue Peter Award winner!

www.simonbartram.com

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46 | picture books

backlist titles

randy cecil | marc craste | peter scott

brontorina

varmints

a to z of animals

amazing animals

James Howe • illustrated by Randy Cecil

Helen Ward • illustrated by Marc Craste

written by Rachel Williams • illustrated by Peter David Scott

written by Rachel Williams • illustrated by Peter David Scott

Paperback with Audio CD June 11

• • • •

• • • • •

• • • • •

• 40pp • 275 x 250mm • paperback 978 1 84877 035 5 (paperback) £5.99 978 1 84877 051 5 (paperback with audio CD) £6.99

40pp + 6pp tracing paper 314 x 247mm spot UV varnish on jacket paperback has French folds

978 1 84011 328 0 (limited edition hardback) £25.00 978 1 84011 323 5 (paperback) £10.99

64pp 314 x 247mm hardback with jacket spot UV varnish on jacket A-Z animal poster on reverse of jacket • A-Z wall frieze 978 1 84011 745 5 £14.99

64pp 314 x 247mm hardback with jacket spot UV varnish on jacket amazing animal poster on reverse of jacket

978 1 84877 005 8 £14.99


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emma dodd

miaow said the cow Emma Dodd

I thought I saw a dinosaur!

what pet to get?

me…

Emma Dodd

Emma Dodd

• hardback: 32pp plus gatefold; • paperback: 28pp plus gatefold • 287 x 247mm • spot UV varnish on jacket

978 1 84011 963 3

978 1 84011 517 8 (hardback with jacket) £10.99 978 1 84011 547 5 (paperback) £5.99

when...

Emma Dodd • • • •

40pp 247 x 287mm hardback with jacket spot UV varnish on jacket

978 1 84011 168 2 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84011 904 6 (paperback) £5.99

• hardback: 32pp plus gatefold; • paperback: 28pp plus gatefold • 287 x 247mm • spot UV varnish on jacket 978 1 84011 980 0 (hardback with jacket) £10.99 978 1 84011 725 7 (paperback) £5.99

sometimes... Emma Dodd 978 1 84011 647 2

Emma Dodd 978 1 84011 652 6

you… Emma Dodd 978 1 84011 958 9 • • • •

24pp 200 x 200mm hardback spot UV over foil on padded cover • foiled throughout each title £7.99

Me has been chosen to go in Bookstart’s Baby Packs


48 | picture books

backlist titles Best-sell

jonny duddle | michael foreman er

The Pirate Cruncher has been selected as one of 50 best picture books by Scholastic Education Plus

soon g n i com … a salty new adventure from Jonny Duddle!

The General, first published 50 years ago, can now be enjoyed by a new generation!

the pirate cruncher

the general

Jonny Duddle

Janet Charters • illustrated by Michael Foreman

Paperback with Audio CD May 11 • • • •

32pp + 6pp gatefold 247 x 287mm hardback with jacket foil and spot UV varnish on jacket

978 1 84011 885 8 (hardback with jacket) £10.99 978 1 84877 376 9 (paperback) £6.99 978 1 84877 378 3 (paperback with audio CD) £7.99

www.duddlebug.co.uk

• • • •

48pp 265 x 228mm hardback with jacket jacket on uncoated paper with copper foil and embossing

978 1 84877 153 6 £10.99 limited signed copies available!

An exquisite delight from Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy

the princess’ blankets Carol Ann Duffy • illustrated by Catherine Hyde • 40pp • 314 x 247mm • 5 spreads feature foil in different colours • slipcase has gold foil, spot UV varnish and embossing 978 1 84011 173 6 (hardback in slipcase) £25.00 978 1 84011 339 6 (paperback) £12.99 limited signed copies available!


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catherine hyde

firebird Saviour Pirotta • illustrated by Catherine Hyde

• • • •

40pp 314 x 247mm hardback with jacket jacket with gold foil, spot UV varnish and embossing • 1 spread features gold foil 978 1 84877 124 6 £12.99

john kelly | penny ives

guess who’s coming for dinner?

scoop!

celestine drama queen

John Kelly and Cathy Tincknell

Penny Ives

• 32pp • 287 x 247mm

• 40pp • 240 x 240mm • blue and silver foil and spot UV varnish on cover

John Kelly and Cathy Tincknell • 32pp • 287 x 247mm 978 1 84011 638 0 (paperback) £5.99

978 1 84011 127 9 (paperback) £5.99

Celestine Drama Queen was recently featured on CBeebies

978 1 84011 506 2 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84011 561 1 (paperback) £5.99

celestine and the penguins Penny Ives • 40pp • 240 x 240mm • blue and silver foil and spot UV varnish on cover 978 1 84011 536 9 (hardback) £10.99


50 | picture books

backlist titles

jon lambert | tao nyeu | coleman polhemus

snuffle series

wonder bear

the crocodile blues

A. J. Wood • illustrated by Jonathan Lambert

Tao Nyeu

Coleman Polhemus

This magical, wordless story allows the reader to use their imagination.

• • • • •

• • • • •

32pp 190 x 240mm hardback spot UV varnish on cover 6pp with die-cuts

snuffle and the egg 978 1 84011 353 2

• • • •

48pp 310 x 242mm hardback with jacket spot UV varnish on jacket

snuffle and the flower 978 1 84011 142 2 each title £7.99

978 1 84011 769 1 £10.99

48pp + 5 double gatefolds 230 x 230mm hardback heavy uncoated paper printed in 4 special inks with silver hot foil stamping on final page • spot UV varnish on cover 978 1 84011 580 2 £10.99


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lorena siminovich | cliff wright

alex and lulu: mix and match

alex and lulu: two of a kind

Lorena Siminovich

Lorena Siminovich

• • • •

• 40pp • 254 x 219mm • spot UV varnish on cover,

40pp 254 x 219mm paperback spot UV varnish on cover

978 1 84877 000 3 £5.99

978 1 84011 439 3 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84011 993 0 (paperback) £5.99

three bears Cliff Wright • 32pp • 270 x 235mm • paperback 978 1 84011 546 8 £5.99


52|alison jay

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Alison Jay creates beautiful books and nursery products that take babies from their first board book to early reading and beyond.

the nutcracker September 11

Alison Jay brings a fresh beauty to Balanchine’s mesmerising Nutcracker with her enchanting artwork and devoted attention to detail. Perfect for a cosy winter storytime, this retelling takes readers from the first unwrapping of the toy soldier nutcracker to war with the army of mice, a delicious feast of fun in the Land of Sweets and a dance with the Sugar Plum Fairy - all the ingredients of a Christmas dream come true. • • • •

40pp 254 x 254mm hardback with jacket jacket has gold foil and spot UV glitter varnish

978 1 84877 017 1 £10.99

christmas time Board book September 11

Come on a journey through Alison Jay’s magical festive world! Discover the things that make Christmas special and see if you can spot two lucky children who are on a Christmas Eve adventure. • • • •

32pp 254 x 254mm 210 x 210mm (board book) hardback with jacket

978 1 84877 074 4 (board book) £6.99 978 1 84877 063 8 (hardback) £10.99

my first board books (alphabet, colours, counting, words) January 11

Alison Jay’s wonderful crackle-glazed picture books are now a miniature board book collection, complete with slipcase. Perfect for little hands, with simplified text, young children will love learning about first concepts, while the intricate artwork will encourage observation skills and encourage questions. • 32pp (each book) • 151 x 149 x 83mm (slipcase) 145 x 145mm (each book) • board book • gloss UV throughout • Colours previously published as Nursery Rhyme Rainbow and Words as Picture This… 978 1 84877 013 3 £12.99


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nursery collection “Jay’s mellow, still also available… paintings are full of little surprises, questions and clues to absorb the parent and child” – Books For Keeps

if kisses were colours Janet Lawler • illustrated by Alison Jay Board book August 11 • • • •

32pp 228 x 228mm 210 x 210mm (board book) hardback with jacket

978 1 84877 619 7 (board book) £6.99 978 1 84011 913 8 (hardback) £9.99

welcome to the zoo

alphabet

• • • •

• 32pp • 210 x 210mm • board book

32pp 254 x 254mm 210 x 210mm (board book) gloss UV throughout

978 1 84011 973 2 (board book) £4.99 978 1 84011 768 4 (hardback) £10.99

picture this • 32pp • 254 x 254mm • 210 x 210mm (board book) 978 1 84011 200 9 (board book) £6.99 978 1 84011 049 4 (paperback) £5.99

978 1 84011 434 8 £4.99

counting • • • •

32pp 254 x 254mm 210 x 210mm (board book) hardback with jacket

978 1 84011 498 0 (board book) £4.99 978 1 84011 464 5 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84011 511 6 (paperback) £5.99

nursery rhyme rainbow • • • •

32pp 254 x 254mm 210 x 210mm (board book) hardback with jacket

978 1 84011 459 1 (board book) £6.99 978 1 84011 428 7 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84877 309 7 (paperback) £5.99

nursery slipcase • • • • •

each book: 32pp 210 x 210mm slipcase: 215 x 213mm 2 x board books UV varnish throughout

978 1 84011 499 7 £9.99


54 | alison jay’s nursery collection

also available…

cloth book

my first animal book

entertain, engage and stimulate development.

May 11

Alison Jay’s soft, pillowy cloth book is ideal for babies and toddlers. Her bright, detailed illustrations, combined with animal names and noises game,

• • • •

8pp 190 x 190mm padded cloth pages packaged in polybag with header card

touch and feel

touch and feel

touch and feel

rain and shine

wheels and wings

toys

May 11

May 11

It’s time to touch the sky with Alison Jay’s touch-andfeel weather book. Travel through the seasons, tracing your fingers over soft snow, shiny lightning, a delicate rainbow, crunchy leaves blown in the wind, sparkling sunshine and a torrent of rain.

Transport of all kinds zooms to life beneath readers’ fingertips in this touch-and-feel transport book. Curious fingers can prod a squidgy hot-air balloon, feel the rough wood of a rowing boat or pat a galloping horse.

animals

• • • •

each title £6.99

978 1 84877 002 7 978 1 84877 028 7 £9.99

touch and feel

the next titles in Alison Jay’s fantastic touchand-feel series take the fun outside…

12pp 190 x 190mm hardback rounded corners and texture patch on cover • texture on each spread

rain and shine 978 1 84877 015 7

wheels and wings 978 1 84877 014 0 each title £6.99

978 1 84877 003 4 • • • •

12pp 190 x 190mm hardback rounded corners and texture patch on cover • texture on each spread


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alison jay stacking boxes: animal parade

wall frieze

• 6 stacking boxes plus outer box with lid and handle • 160 x 160 x 160mm • gloss laminated

• frieze in 7 sections, each 202 x 808mm • full frieze length: 5.5m • UV varnish throughout • polybag with header card

978 1 84877 006 5 £9.99 inc. VAT

978 1 84011 493 5 £4.99 inc. VAT

my first question blocks • • • • •

each book: 20pp each book: 90 x 90mm 4 block board books box: 188 x 188mm UV varnish throughout

978 1 84011 403 4 (gift box) £9.99

my first picture blocks • • • • •

each book: 20pp each book: 70 x 70mm 4 block board books box: 148 x 148mm UV varnish throughout

978 1 84011 789 9 (gift box) £7.99

a changing picture book

fairy tales • • • •

18pp 230 x 230mm 6 changing picture wheels hardback with red foil

978 1 84877 128 4 £9.99

story time jigsaw book • • • •

12pp 230 x 230mm hardback 5 jigsaws, each with 9 pieces

978 1 84011 408 9 £7.99


56|amazing baby

®

amazing baby – we love you! Our established and well-loved baby brand goes from strength to strength, with over 3.5 million copies sold worldwide from our nearly 50-strong list of awardwinning titles including chunky board books; novelty and activity books; CD books and flash cards. With an increasing range of irresistible licensed products* also available, including a funky new jack-in-the-box, plush toys and puzzles from RJM Licensing, and a variety of interactive toys from Rainbow Designs, amazing baby continues to amaze both babies and their carers.

;

A royalty from every amazing baby® book sold goes to GOSHCC. amazing baby® is proud to support Bookstart and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. *For more information on the licensing programme, please contact: Rebecca Elliott at rebeccca.elliott@templarco.co.uk (UK) or RJM Licensing at RJMlicensing@aol.com (US)

amazing baby® is an imprint of The Templar Company Limited. Age groups are for guidance only.


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www.amazingbaby.net 0+

6+

months

great … size ne w

months

touch and feel illustrated by Emma Dodd April 11

i love you! illustrated by Emma Dodd • photography by David Ellwand January 11

• • • • •

12pp 190 x 190mm cased board book texture patch on cover texture on each spread

hey, diddle, diddle! • • • •

16pp 190 x 190mm cased board book photo frame on final page

978 1 904513 896

humpty dumpty 978 1 904513 889 each title £6.99

978 1 904513 872 £6.99

I Love You! won the Booktrust Early Years Award

on the go! series illustrated by Emma Dodd Available now

Colourful, hardwearing and portable, on the go! books mean that baby will always be amazed while out and about in the buggy! Four chunky board books cover colours, numbers, opposites and shapes.

• 10pp (each book) • 90 x 90mm (each book) • 3 board books with rounded corners in acetate box • 3 straps with 3 heartshaped plastic clasps

colours 978 1 904513 803

numbers 978 1 904513 810

shapes 978 1 904513 827

opposites gift box

978 1 904513 834

978 1 904513 841 £9.99

each title £3.99

0+ months

amazing baby ®

This new edition of the award-winning I Love You is the perfect gift for new parents. Babies will be drawn to the large, expressive photos of other babies, and the gentle rhyming text is ideal for sharing together. The final page includes a photo frame for parents to add a picture of their own amazing baby.

Traditional nursery rhymes, exciting textures and bright, bold graphics create touch-and-feel books that are perfect for the youngest fingers. Baby’s sight and touch will be fully stimulated by these interactive treats.


58 | amazing baby

novelty board books

cased novelty board books

0+ months

6+ months

6+ months

novelty board books

cased novelty board books

illustrated by Emma Dodd • photography by David Ellwand

illustrated by Emma Dodd • photography by David Ellwand

Each of these chunky board books contains novelties to entrance babies and help inspire a love of books. • • • •

• 12pp • 190 x 190mm case: 197 x 197mm • cased board books • look at me! and oranges and lemons! have die-cut pages and silver foil on each cover • look at me! features a mirror • old macdonald! and animal babies! have a texture patch on every spread and the cover

18pp 145 x 145mm board books mixed novelties include mirrors, foil, die-cuts and textures

baby, boo! 978 1 90451 301 8

baby’s day! 978 1 90451 309 4

animal babies!

baby face!

978 1 90451 374 2

978 1 904513 780

baa, baa, black sheep!

birthday baby!

978 1 904513 766

978 1 90451 372 8

look at me!

black and white!

978 1 90451 366 7

978 1 904513 797

move it!

five little ducks!

978 1 904513 773

978 1 90451 361 2

old macdonald!

go, baby!

978 1 90451 365 0

978 1 90451 326 1

oranges and lemons!

hide and seek!

978 1 90451 375 9

978 1 90451 327 8

night, night baby! 978 1 90451 351 3

each title £6.99

peepo, puppy! 978 1 90451 311 7

rainbow fun! 978 1 90451 360 5

shape up! 978 1 90451 363 6

squeak, squeak! 978 1 90451 310 0

twinkle, twinkle! 978 1 90451 302 5

up and down! 978 1 90451 364 3

yum, yum baby! 978 1 90451 350 6

each title £4.99

rainbow fun! shortlisted for 2008 Baby Book category, Booktrust Early Years Awards

12+ months


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novelty board books with lenticulars

6+

6+

months

months

novelty board books with lenticulars

lenticular board books illustrated by Emma Dodd

illustrated by Emma Dodd • • • •

• • • •

12pp 190 x 190mm board books cover with die-cut hole to reveal first lenticular • 5 full-colour, 2-phase lenticulars, each 90 x 90mm

picture pairs!

on the move!

978 1 90451 331 5

978 1 90451 353 7

spots and dots!

rain or shine!

978 1 90451 330 8

978 1 90451 352 0

each title £4.99

each title £6.99

6+

6+

months

months

giggle baby!

bath baby!

illustrated by Emma Dodd • photography by David Ellwand

illustrated by Emma Dodd and Jonathan Lambert

• 12pp • 240 x 240mm case: 247 x 247mm • cased board book • die-cut pages throughout to reveal record and playback buttons • 10-second recordable sound chip includes 3 replaceable batteries • spot UV varnish and diecuts on cover

Have fun and make a splash with this robust bath book.

978 1 90451 324 7 £9.99

6+

• • • •

10pp 165 x 165mm holographic foiled pages waterproof squeaker

978 1 90451 329 2 £4.99

amazing baby® alphabet blocks • • • •

box: 265 x 265 x 60mm each cube: 50 x 50 x 50mm 16 cubes with 96 images each cube is made of sturdy pressed board

months

978 1 90451 367 4 £12.99 inc. VAT

amazing baby® is an imprint of The Templar Company Limited

amazing baby ®

18pp 145 x 145mm board books 5 full-colour, 2-phase lenticulars • 4 die-cut pages

also available…


60 | amazing baby

novelty board books with sliding pictures

also available…

9+

9+

months

months

sing-along series

12+ months

a first guide to baby signing Katie Mayne • photography by Andrew Coombes

The ultimate guide to ‘talking’ with your baby before your baby can talk to you, complete with instructions on 50 key signs to share. Published in association with TinyTalkUK TM. • 128pp • 250 x 200mm • paperback wiro binding

novelty board books with sliding pictures illustrated by Emma Dodd • • • •

978 1 90451 320 9 £12.99

8pp 145 x 145mm board books 7 sliders

flash cards!

guess who? 978 1 90451 347 6

lost and found! 978 1 90451 334 6

mummy, baby!

9+ months

• • • •

26 cards plus 2 guide cards cards: 187 x 103mm box: 112 x 127 x 23mm box and 12 cards feature hot-foil stamping • cards shrink-wrapped in box with lift-off lid

978 1 90451 332 2

my daddy! 978 1 90451 371 1

one little bunny! 978 1 90451 346 9 each title £4.99

978 1 90451 337 7 £8.99 inc. VAT

sing-along series illustrated by Emma Dodd • 14pp • 240 x 240mm case: 249 x 249mm • cased board books • spot UV varnish on covers • jingle bell baby! and lullaby baby! feature foil throughout • chunky index tabs • each book includes a 30-minute CD

clap and sing! 978 1 90451 340 7 £10.99

jingle bell baby! 978 1 90451 356 8 £9.99

lullaby baby! 978 1 90451 339 1 £10.99

party time! 978 1 90451 362 9 £10.99

“Clear, colourful pictures to keep baby’s attention while you listen together.” –

www.babyexpert.com


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12+ months

These innovative and award-winning toys are based closely on the books and reflect babies’ key developmental stages.

amazing baby® soft toys are available in the UK from:

amazing baby® soft toys are available in the US from:

www.rainbowdesigns.co.uk

www.kidspreferred.com

These concepts are subject to approval

touch and play! • illustrated by Emma Dodd

This activity book stimulates babies’ senses.

amazing baby ®

• 12pp • 280 x 280mm case: 290 x 290mm • cased board book • cover features holo-sticker, spot UV, velcro, silk cloth, fabric and a die-cut • interior novelties include squeaker, rattle, flaps, foil sheets, textures and die-cuts 978 1 90451 359 9 £12.99

amazing baby® is an imprint of The Templar Company Limited


62|novelty, gift & board

The colourful Pop-up Stories series presents young readers with fun rhyming stories and bold pop-up art, ideal for exploring early learning ideas.

pop-up stories

pop-up stories

pop-up stories

big dog, little dog

a dome for a home

one little monkey

Ruth Martin • illustrated by Karen Sapp

Ruth Martin • illustrated by Michael Garton

Ruth Martin • illustrated by Gavin Scott

February 11

February 11

February 11

Big Dog and Little Dog want to have some fun, but can two such different dogs really be best friends? When one is cold, the other’s hot, when one is fast, the other’s not. These two opposites just can’t agree – that’s until they’re both hungry and dinner time comes around.

Little Tortoise wants to sleep, but he can’t find the perfect home. Join him as he takes a look at animal homes of all shapes and sizes, until he meets a snail who shows him that – with a shell on his back – the ideal home is very close indeed.

Little Monkey is lonely, so he spreads the word that he wants to meet some friends. Helped by all the jungle animals, monkey soon finds not one, not two, not three, but lots and lots of monkeys come to play – it’s a jungle party and it all started with one! • • • •

18pp 240 x 240mm 7 pop-ups gloss lamination on cover

big dog, little dog 978 1 84877 043 0

a dome for a home 978 1 84877 110 9

one little monkey 978 1 84877 342 4 each title £7.99


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books

mean machines

mean machines

cars

trains

Rod Green • illustrated by Terry Pastor and Manhar Chauhan

Rod Green • illustrated by Terry Pastor and Manhar Chauhan

• • • •

14pp 226 x 278mm hardback 5 pop-ups

my book of pets Emma Goldhawk • illustrated by Carol Tratt

April 11

This action-packed book is every little racer’s dream. A selection of the most awesome cars – including an F1 racer, a rally car on the track and a vintage classic – are presented as pop-ups speeding across the page. The information pages are filled with facts to fuel the imagination.

A host of pop-up trains that spring to life before your eyes. Go on an adventure to the Wild West and watch the carriages chug past grazing cattle, or travel through the beautiful countryside with a classic steam train. Information pages, packed with facts, will get imaginations steaming ahead.

Sally Symes and Brett Brubaker

May 11

cars April 11

my first book of shadows

978 1 84877 127 7

trains 978 1 84877 477 3 each title £9.99

August 11

There’s so much to love about pets, so how can you possibly choose which pet to have? Young readers can interact with the adorable animal characters, stroking their fur, making their tails wag, watching their scales shimmer and lots more. This is sure to become a favourite book, whether readers have a pet already or just wish for one. • • • •

18pp 180 x 240mm cased board book rounded corners, gloss lamination and foil on cover • textures on 6 pages* • mechanisms on 6 pages • double gatefold on final spread 978 1 84877 196 3 £12.99 *Book specification subject to change.

Take the familiar game of shadow puppets to a new level with this amazing pop-up book. The pop-up picture of Granny doing her knitting may look normal, but take it into a dark room and press the torch light button. A specially positioned LED torch shines through the pop, and Granny transforms into a shadowy dinosaur! • 12pp • 225 x 210mm 235 x 274mm (case) • hardback • cover with gloss lamination • 5 pop-ups • integral LED light 978-1-84877-447-6 £9.99


64 |novelty, gift & board books

puddletown tales

petit collage puddletown tales Gretel Parker April 11

Far away in a glorious valley nestled among the hills, live the creatures of Puddletown. In Mrs Mouse’s Cupcakes, the true meaning of friendship proves to be the best recipe of all, while an unexpected birthday surprise is unveiled in Peggy’s Lost Pennies. These delightful tales were inspired by Gretel Parker’s fascinating needle-felt sculptures, whose photographs appear in the foreground of each multilayered scene. • • • •

12pp 230 x 230mm hardback 3-D layered cover (gloss laminated on top layer) • 4 multi-layered pop-ups (4 x 3-layer scenes)

mrs mouse’s cupcakes 978 1 84877 281 6

peggy’s lost pennies 978 1 84877 377 6 each title £9.99


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board books petit collage

also available…

Lorena Siminovich February 11

The Petit Collage range presents first words, early concepts and familiar objects in a fresh and funky style, with collaged illustrations and irresistible touch-andfeel patches. In the latest titles, young readers can explore the shape and feel of their favourite toys and discover opposites as they find out how different vegetables grow.

art for baby

• • • •

12pp 190 x 190mm cased board book a texture and UV gloss varnish on cover • 5 textures on interiors

illustrated by various artists

i like toys 978 1 84877 381 3

i like veg 978 1 84877 382 0 each title £6.99

n UV and matt lamination

petit collage: i like fruit Lorena Siminovich 978 1 84877 374 5

petit collage: i like bugs Lorena Siminovich 978 1 84877 375 2 • • • •

12pp 190 x 190mm cased board book a texture and UV gloss varnish on cover • 5 textures on interiors each title £6.99i

Babies respond strongly to high-contrast images, so twelve images by famous modern artists have been specifically chosen for maximum visual stimulation. Includes a stunning wall frieze. £1.50 from each book sold will go to the NSPCC.

14pp 240 x 240mm cased board book spot UV varnish on cover frieze 180 x1080mm stored in pocket on inside back cover • cover has acetate window to view friezes

i’ll see you in the morning

978 1 84011 999 2 £14.99

978 1 84011 735 6 £3.99

• • • • •

Mike Jolley • illustrated by Mique Moriuchi • • • •

30pp 136 x 126mm board book gloss laminated throughout


66 |novelty, gift & board books

snappy® books www.worldofsnappy.com Derek Matthews’ books have become an international phenomenon, selling over 13.5 million copies worldwide. Children adore his bright, lively artwork and lovable characters. New-look Derek Matthews website!

snappy playtime pop-ups Derek Matthews March 11

These new editions of favourite Snappy first concept books are larger

than their mini originals, and perfect for engaging toddlers. Offering a bright, bold, Snappy approach to counting, colours, opposites and first words, each title features robust pop-ups, rhyming text and muchloved characters.

• • • •

10pp 180 x 145mm hardback 5 pop-ups

big and small 978 1 84877 462 9

first word fun 978 1 84877 461 2

one to five 978 1 84877 459 9

red and blue 978 1 84877 460 5 each title £4.99


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also available…

• • • • •

12pp 250 x 250mm hardback 5 large pop-ups minimum 4 different sounds in each book

robots 978 1 84011 758 5

space 978 1 84011 763 9 each title £9.99

noisy pop-ups

pirates Derek Matthews May 11

“Arrr! Treasure ahoy!” It’s time to meet Captain Gruff and his hearty crew of Snappy characters as they set sail on a noisy treasure hunt across the ocean, with big pop-ups, super sounds including parrots squawking and a hornpipe jig, and pirate-themed vocabulary for all young seafarers. • • • • •

10pp 250 x 250mm hardback 5 pop-ups 5 sounds

978 1 84877 313 4 £9.99

“… great fun, our junior reviewers… loved the baby robot’s giggle, which is truly inspired. Highly recommended!” – Hotbrandscoolplaces.com


68 |novelty, gift & board books

also available…

snappy felt fun

snappy pop-ups

snappy pop-ups

christmas

oceans

snappy felt fun

Derek Matthews

978 1 84011 257 3

978 1 84011 237 5

Derek Matthews

dinosaurs

pets

978 1 84011 232 0

978 1 84011 247 4

farm

spooks

978 1 84011 242 9

978 1 84011 262 7

The hugely successful Snappy pop-ups, all illustrated in Derek Matthews’ exuberant style, make a wonderfully collectable series for young children. With titles covering all the most important first learning concepts and favourite children’s themes, this series is set to continue its popularity. The most popular titles in the series are now available with fabulous holographic foil covers. • • • •

22pp 271 x 221mm hardback card stock featuring 10 large pop-ups • covers with holographic foil

numbers 978 1 84011 227 6

each title £7.99

• • • • •

12pp 254 x 254mm hardback 8 felt play areas cover has blister containing more than 25 felt characters

farm 978 1 84011 778 3

town 978 1 84011 783 7 each title £8.99


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snappy sounds

snappy play sets

and…

snappy words in english and french • • • • •

18pp 250 x 250mm hardback 4 pop-up spreads pull-tabs and lift-up flaps on every spread

snappy play sets Derek Matthews • • • • •

18pp 257 x 257mm (case) 250 x 250mm (book) hardback 2 perforated card gatefolds with press-out model pieces

978 1 84011 678 6 £9.99

happy snappy® boxed set

noah’s ark 978 1 84877 434 6

pet shop 978 1 84877 439 1

on the farm 978 1 84877 440 7

snappy sounds

jungle

nativity

Derek Matthews

978 1 84011 390 7

978 1 84877 448 3

once upon a time • • • • •

12pp 250 x 250mm hardback 5 large pop-ups minimum 4 different sounds in each book

978 1 84011 199 6

party

• 12pp • 140 x 113mm • hardback • card stock featuring 5 pop-ups • also available as a slipcased set

boxed set each title £9.99

978 1 84011 160 6 £9.99

978 1 84011 361 7

pets

monster madness

978 1 84011 385 3

978 1 84011 922 0

toys

farmyard fun

978 1 84011 137 8

978 1 84011 170 5

christmas

traffic jam

jolly jungle

978 1 84011 162 0

978 1 84011 391 4

978 1 84011 175 0 each title £2.99

farm 978 1 84011 380 8

each title £9.99


70 |novelty, gift & board books

sam lloyd’s monster mates With monsters, mischief and more than a little mayhem, Sam Lloyd has created quite a phenomenon! So far the Monster Mates have sold over half a million copies in the UK alone, Calm Down, Boris! has won the Richard and Judy Best Book for Chidren Award and You’re Not So Scary, Sid has won the Sheffield Baby Book Award. Joining the collection of lovable puppets in 2011 are a whole host of finger-puppet books – Mini Monster Mates are being released into the wild! Monster Mates website coming soon!

mini monster mates Sam Lloyd August 11

Meet the mini monster mates in this exciting new finger-puppet series. Come with Ernie as he looks for his mum – but every mum he meets is the wrong colour! Do big jumps and little hops in Lenny Long

Legs’ book of opposites. Then find out how to stop Nancy being naughty and sniff out numbers from one to five with Nosey Norman.

ernie the eye monster 978 1 84877 592 3

lenny long legs 978 1 84877 254 0

naughty nancy 978 1 84877 315 8

• • • •

10pp 190 x 190mm cased board book die-cut holes throughout and two finger puppets

nosey norman 978 1 84877 314 1 each title £6.99


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www.themonstermates.com also available… Calm Down, Boris! was winner of Richard & Judy’s Best Book for Children

sam lloyd’s monster mates sam lloyd • • • • •

10pp 12pp (wendy) 230 x 230mm cased board book die-cut holes throughout and glove puppet mouth

calm down, boris! 978 1 84011 447 8

happy christmas boris! 978 1 84011 711 0

hello dudley! 978 1 84011 558 1

turn it up, doris! 978 1 84877 465 0

wendy the widemouthed frog 978 1 84011 582 6

you’re not so scary, sid! 978 1 84011 788 2 each title £8.99

“… this wacky book will keep you and your child giggling for hours... a great way of interacting.” – Waterstone’s Guide


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puppet books also available…

playtime teddy Emma Goldhawk • illustrated by Jonathan Lambert April 11

You’ve met Snuggle Bunny, now here’s Playtime Teddy – a cheery little bear who wants to be friends. Join in with Ted as she uses her paws to do all sorts of clever things – waving, pointing, clapping and of course, tickling. Children will love to join in and interact with the puppet, copying the

actions and showing Playtime Teddy what they can do too.

snuggle bunny

felt friends

felt friends

Emma Goldhawk • illustrated by Jonathan Lambert

all aboard!

choo-choo train

Bianca Lucas

Bianca Lucas

• • • •

• • • •

June 11

January 11

With four finger puppets to play with, plus simple rhyming text to read together, these books are an interactive delight for preschoolers.

In Choo Choo Train, Ducky, Bunny, Kitty and Puppy jump on and off the train on their way to the playground, where all the animals play together.

In All Aboard! join Penguin, Mouse, Tiger and Frog on the big red boat for an exciting voyage across the high seas – where will the boat put down its anchor next?

• • • •

10pp 260 x 260mm cased board book die-cuts throughout reveal teddy puppet • puppet rotates through 360 degrees • belly-band wrapped around puppet 978 1 84877 468 1 £10.99

10pp 260 x 260mm cased board book die-cuts throughout reveal rabbit puppet • puppet rotates through 360 degrees • belly-band wrapped around puppet 978 1 84877 438 4 £9.99

14pp 143 x 300mm cased board book gloss lamination and die-cut windows on cover • 4 removable felt fingerpuppets held on inside front cover • die-cut pages throughout

all aboard! 978 1 84877 340 0

choo-choo train 978 1 84877 066 9 each title £6.99


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adam felt stower books also available…

“… a favourite book, which has created hours of fun.” – www.hotbrandscoolplaces.com, on Funny Felt Faces series

funny felt farm faces

felt fun series

Hannah Wilson • illustrated by Jonathan Lambert

Emily Hawkins, Ruth Martin & Hannah Wilson • illustrated by Jonathan Lambert

February 11 • 12pp • 254 x 254mm case: 260 x 260mm • cased board book • gloss lamination on cover • front cover blister contains over 25 felt pieces (over 50 for Felt Fun Christmas) • red foil on cover for Felt Fun Christmas • blister accessed by sliding board • 8 felt play areas inside • full colour printing on all felt

The new title in this popular interactive series includes over 20 mix-and-match felt pieces to make up funny animal faces. Give Chick his yellow beak or be creative and see what Bunny looks like with a piggy snout. How silly can you be? • • • • •

12pp 230 x 230mm cased board book gloss lamination on cover envelope on first spread holding over 20 felt pieces • 5 felt play areas inside • full colour printing on all felt

animals funny felt animal faces

978 1 84011 660 1

978 1 84877 123 9

978 1 84011 611 3

baby animals beep! beep!

978 1 84877 131 4 £7.99

funny felt festive faces

978 1 84011 665 6

978 1 84011 739 4

builders and diggers 978 1 84011 606 9

funny felt monster faces

christmas

978 1 84877 122 2

toys

each title £7.99

978 1 84011 646 5 each title £8.99

978 1 84011 676 2


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classic pop-up sound books With cinematic sounds conjuring the evocative atmospheres of these time-honoured tales, this lavish series offers lively retellings, beautifully illustrated and bursting from the page in impressive pop-ups. New to the collection this year are Aladdin and the Magic Lamp and Pinocchio – each a magical experience for young readers and collectors alike.

a classic story pop-up book with sounds

aladdin and the magic lamp Libby Hamilton • illustrated by Paul Hess

September 11

Join Aladdin on his adventure, as a sorcerer and a magic lamp change his life forever. This exhilarating retelling takes readers deep into the cave of treasures, whisks them away on a magic carpet and plunges them into battle with the sorcerer – all accompanied by dramatic sounds and delectable illustrations.

• 18pp • 254 x 300mm • foil and spot UV varnish on cover • 5 large pop-ups and two gatefolds inside • sound chip with 5 sounds 978 1 84877 016 4 £14.99


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also available…

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a classic story pop-up book with sounds

pinocchio Carlo Collodi, retold by L. Hamilton • illustrated by Richard Johnson

accompany the story, readers join Pinocchio and the Blue Fairy who watches over him as he goes to a puppet show, a circus and even finds himself swallowed by a whale!

October 11

Children’s favourite, the much-loved naughty puppet Pinocchio, comes to life again in this fun-packed retelling. Crafted by the woodcarver Geppetto, Pinocchio learns that to be a real little boy you must be honest, generous and brave. With magical sounds to

a classic story pop-up book with sounds

alice in wonderland Lewis Carroll, retold by L. Hamilton • illustrated by Richard Johnson 978 1 84877 001 0

• 18pp • 254 x 300mm • foil and spot UV varnish on cover • 5 large pop-ups and two gatefolds inside • sound chip with 5 sounds

a classic story pop-up book with sounds

peter pan J.M. Barrie, retold by L. Hamilton • illustrated by Paul Hess 978 1 84011 689 2

978 1 84877 385 1 £14.99

a classic story pop-up book with sounds

the wizard of oz L. Frank Baum, retold by L. Hamilton • illustrated by Paul Hess 978 1 84877 526 8 • 18pp • 254 x 300mm • foil and spot UV varnish on cover • 5 large pop-ups and two gatefolds inside • sound chip with 5 sounds each title £14.99


76 | novelty, gift & board books

changing-picture books also available…

rainy day ducking Ruth Martin • illustrated by John Butler February 11

the weather. With soft, appealing artwork and sliding picture mechanisms, this is an ideal rainy-day tale for young children.

time to go home, little bunny Emily Hawkins • illustrated by John Butler 978 1 84011 754 7

It’s springtime on Fairway Farm and Little Duckling has just hatched. He sets off to explore, but the rain is spoiling his fun. Join him as he meets lots of farmyard friends and finds out that he can have fun whatever

• • • •

16pp 254 x 254mm hardback 4 Venetian slot-sliders and 3 gatefold flaps

978 1 84877 407 0 £12.99

• • • •

18pp 254 x 254mm hardback 4 Venetian slot-sliders and 3 gatefold flaps

£12.99


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christmas novelties also available…

santa’s on his way

the christmas star

Ruth Martin • illustrated by Sophy Williams

Emily Hawkins • illustrated by Sophy Williams

September 11

• • • •

It’s the week before Christmas and Santa has so much to do! Watch him and the elves as they make all the presents, groom the reindeer and prepare for their most important night of the year – Christmas Eve. With before-andafter sliding pictures, see the perfect Christmas gradually taking shape, until Santa’s sleigh takes off into the sky. • 16pp • 254 x 254mm • hardback • 4 Venetian slot-sliders and 3 gatefold flaps 978 1 84877 458 2 £12.99

18pp 254 x 254mm hardback 4 Venetian slot-sliders and 3 gatefold flaps • foil on cover 978 1 84877 060 7 £12.99

a christmas wish Libby Hamilton • illustrated by Caroline Anstey • 18pp • 254 x 254mm • hardback • 6 wheel mechanics • silver foil on cover 978 1 84877 061 4 £12.99

reindeer’s first christmas written by Emily Hawkins • illustrated by Caroline Quin September 11

This elegant pop-up spectacular sees Reindeer waking up on the morning of his very first Christmas to a world that is covered in snow. Where did all the colours go? A beautiful, festive book to treasure forever. • • • •

16pp 240 x 240mm hardback cover with foil and matt lamination • 6 large pop-ups 978 1 84877 406 3 £12.99


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backlist

embossed books

the nutcracker

the snow princess

Emma Goldhawk • illustrated by Lisa Evans

written by Emily Hawkins • illustrated by Lisa Evans

A delicious retelling of the beloved story. Lisa Evans’ magical artwork is presented in a giant, embossed format.

Cursed with a heart of ice, a princess is sent to live alone in a snow palace. To free herself, she must find true love. – Armadillomagazine.com

• • • •

26pp 300 x 300mm hardback glitter UV and debossing on cover • embossing on every page 978 1 84877 311 0 £9.99

• • • •

26pp 300 x 300mm hardback glitter and debossing on cover • embossing on every page 978 1 84011 895 7 £9.99

“… a charming story, beautifully told, delicately illustrated and cleverly designed.”


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the toys’ easter surprise

the snowman and the christmas fairies

little fox and the lost egg

Dugald A. Steer • illustrated by Susanna Ronchi

Rachel Williams • illustrated by Kim Martin

Emily Hawkins • illustrated by Maggie Kneen

978 1 84011 612 0 £9.99

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the toys’ night before christmas Dugald A. Steer • illustrated by Susanna Ronchi 978 1 84011 837 7 £9.99

26pp 300 x 300mm hardback cover with glitter UV varnish embossing throughout

978 1 84877 442 1 £9.99

28pp 210 x 210mm hardback with jacket embossing on jacket card stock embossed throughout

978 1 84011 794 3 £7.99

26pp 300 x 300mm hardback glitter and debossing on cover • card stock embossed throughout

Judy West • illustrated by Maggie Kneen • • • • •

28pp 210 x 210mm hardback jacket with gold foil card stock embossed throughout

978 1 84011 807 0 £7.99

teeny tiny moose two by two

• • • •

the lily pad ball

Emily Hawkins and Nick Belcher • illustrated by Maggie Kneen • • • •

26pp 210 x 210mm hardback with jacket embossing, foil and spot UV varnish on cover • card stock embossed throughout 978 1 84011 178 1 £7.99

various authors • illustrated by Stephanie Boey • • • • •

28pp 210 x 210mm hardback with jacket embossing on jacket card stock embossed throughout

978 1 84011 955 8 £7.99


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backlist In The Secret Histories™, the Order of the Golden Quills, an ancient collective of scribes from various species of Secret Folk, invite you into hidden worlds.

the illustrated fairy gazettes

the secret histories™

the illustrated fairy gazette

giants

bon voyage!

Ari Berk • illustrated by various artists

Avril and Frances Tyrrell the illustrated fairy gazette

978 1 84011 648 9

festivals and fairs Avril and Frances Tyrrell

the secret historiesTM

hobgoblins

mermaids

32pp 265 x 228mm paperback foil on cover, plus flap on front gatefold • paper novelties include a press-out card doll with tabbed paper outfits

Ari Berk • illustrated by various artists

bon voyage!

Ari Berk • illustrated by various artists 978 1 84877 190 1 the secret histories™

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978 1 84011 651 9 978 1 84011 338 9

festivals and fairs 978 1 84011 656 4

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48pp 210 x 170mm hardback foil, debossing, 4 jewels and tassel on cover • includes gatefolds, booklets and flaps each title £12.99

each title £5.99


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pop-up books

pop-up playhouses

mermaid castle

illustrated by various artists

978 1 84011 733 2 £14.99 inc. VAT

• 381 x 257mm (baseboard) • gloss lamination, ribbon tie and velcro closure on cover • card stock • various novelties including foil, flocking and glitter UV inside • 6 press-out play pieces • carrying handle

mouse tales Nick Belcher • illustrated by Susanna Ronchi • • • • •

12pp 180 x 180mm hardback 5 pop-ups foil on cover

santa’s workshop 978 1 84011 182 8

princess palace 978 1 84011 235 1

scary street

each title £12.99 inc. VAT

Christine Tagg • illustrated by Charles Fuge

Take a spooky walk down Scary Street and meet ghosts and ghouls galore in this explosive pop-up treat... • • • • •

22pp 265 x 215mm hardback die-cut hole on cover 9 pop-ups

978 1 84011 309 9 £9.99

sir squeakalot 978 1 84011 668 7

phewee!

tutankhamouse

Stella Gurney • illustrated by Jonathan Lambert

978 1 84011 639 7 each title £4.99

• • • •

16pp 240 x 240mm hardback gatefolds and pop-ups throughout

978 1 84011 280 1 £8.99


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backlist also available…

little mermaid counts to ten

handbook series

the ballerina’s handbook

Hannah Wilson • illustrated by Stephanie Boey

Kate Castle • illustrated by various artists 978 1 84011 698 4 handbook series

how to… series

the pony-lover’s handbook

how to be a knight

Libby Hamilton • illustrated by various artists

978 1 84011 928 2

32pp 249 x 249mm hardback spot UV varnish and foil on cover • paper novelties throughout

how to… series

each title £12.99

Dugald A. Steer • illustrated by various artists

• • • •

• • • • •

20pp 210 x210mm hardback light blue foil on cover 8 large, die-cut gatefolds and 8 holographic foil areas

978 1 84011 744 8 £7.99

978 1 84011 796 7

how to be an explorer

the princess’ handbook

Dugald A. Steer • illustrated by various artists

Stella Gurney • illustrated by various artists

978 1 84011 943 5

978 1 84011 275 7

how to… series

how to be a viking 28pp 249 x 249mm hardback novelties include booklets, flaps, cards, pop-ups, and stickers • debossing and foil on cover each title £12.99

the true story of goldilocks Sandro Natalini and Agnese Baruzzi 978 1 84011 663 2 the true story of… series

the true story of little red riding hood Sandro Natalini and Agnese Baruzzi 978 1 84011 169 9

handbook series

• • • •

the true story of… series

Ari Berk • illustrated by various artists 978 1 84011 953 4

dear santa… Ronne Randall • illustrated by Sharon Williams • 32pp • 210 x 180mm back case: 217 x 240mm • hardback • 10 tear-out letter pages and envelopes • 4 pages of stickers • snowman pen mounted in clear blister pack 978 1 84011 559 8 £9.99

• • • •

20pp 210 x 210mm hardback debossing and gold foil on cover • novelties include fur, flaps, a wheel and a pop-up each title £8.99


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thank you, god!

how to be a vampire

Compiled by Beth Harwood • illustrated by Sophie Allsopp

Amy Gray • illustrated by various artists 978 1 84877 184 0

• • • •

16pp 230 x 230mm hardback features 10 small letters and envelopes and 1 large letter and envelope • chain and pendant in envelope • ribbon tie 978 1 84011 149 1 £9.99

how to be a zombie Serena Valentino • illustrated by various artists 978 1 84877 193 2

how to be a werewolf Serena Valentino • illustrated by various artists 978 1 84877 194 9 •144pp •195 x 152mm •casebound •cover with debossing, foil and spot UV each title £9.99

baby unique

time for bed, tiger!

David Ellwand

Hannah Wilson • illustrated by Paula Bowles

• • • •

72pp 291 x 267mm hardback with jacket matt lamination and spot UV varnish on jacket • metallic ink throughout 978 1 84011 407 2 £19.99

• • • •

20pp 190 x 240mm board book silver foil and padding on cover • gatefold inside back cover holds 10 press-out pieces • 10 die-cut pockets and envelope 978 1 84011 704 2 £7.99


84|non-fiction The True History Revealed is a new series of lavish mini books covering a range of fascinating subjects to captivate and enthral.

the true history revealed

the mystery of unicorns Rod Green • illustrated by Ian Andrew, Petra Brown and Beverlie Manson May 11

Following the disappearance of natural-history lecturer Dr Miriam Carter in 1935,

a scrapbook of her research on unicorns was discovered at Tilmouth University. This reproduction of her notes includes fold-out letters, intricate illustrations and miniature booklets, all compiled by Dr Carter to prove the existence of these elusive creatures. Do unicorns really exist? Now is the chance to find out.

the true history revealed

wonders of the ancient world Rod Green • illustrated by Ian Andrew and Maggie Kneen May 11

The year is 1605 and Darius Antonopoulos has discovered a secret that will send him on the adventure

of a lifetime – a quest to find the Seven Wonders of the World. This facsimile of his travel log includes foldout maps, mini booklets, beautiful illustrations and reproductions of souvenirs from around the world. Share Darius’ secret and the fascinating story of his epic journey. • • • •

32pp 150 x 127mm hardback spot UV varnish, foil and embossing on covers • interiors feature booklets, flaps, textures and glitter UV

the mystery of unicorns 978 1 84877 249 6

wonders of the ancient world 978 1 84877 248 9 each title £7.99


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historical notebooks Immersing the reader in the lives and thoughts of the world’s greatest minds, these noveltypacked historical notebooks take non-fiction to a new dimension. From seafaring adventurers and ground-breaking scientists to scholars who shaped our literary world, this series digests the brilliance of each remarkable figure, showing the life behind the legend.

also available…

charles dickens illustrated by various artists October 11

New to this award-winning series is the notebook of author Charles Dickens. With excerpts from his personal correspondence, synopses of his major works and factual information about his life and times, this is a capsule dose of Dickens. Including his own amazing rags-to-riches story and a focus on the themes of social reform in which he took great interest, this novelty-filled notebook immerses the reader in Victorian life. 2012 sees the bicentenary of his birth, when a new generation of readers can meet Oliver Twist, Ebenezer Scrooge, David Copperfield and a host of enduring and iconic characters who will always be remembered.

• • • •

32pp 300 x 254mm hardback spot UV varnish, foil and magnetic closure on cover • paper novelties include flaps, booklets and gatefolds 978 1 84877 117 8 £14.99

the life and times of william shakespeare Ari Berk and Kristen McDermott • illustrated by various artists 978 1 84011 158 3

marco polo: geographer of distant lands

• • • •

32pp 300 x 254mm hardback spot UV varnish, gold foil and magnetic closure on cover • paper novelties include flaps, booklets and gatefolds each title £14.99

Clint Twist • illustrated by various artists 978 1 84877 279 3

charles darwin and the beagle adventure A. J. Wood and Clint Twist • illustrated by various artists 978 1 84011 153 8

“It brings to life quite brilliantly Darwin’s discoveries.” – Lovereading4Kids

Charles Darwin and the Beagle Adventure won the English Association Key Stage 2 Best Children’s Illustrated Book Award


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informative pop-ups Popping up, pulling out, lifting up, revealing – this interactive series sees science come alive under your very fingertips!

also available…

pop-up facts

predators Patricia Jacobs • illustrated by Peter Bull

paper novelties including pop-ups, pull-tabs, flaps and booklets, this is a must for young natural history fans.

August 11

Encounter the world’s most ferocious hunters in this explosive, fact-packed popup book. Come face to face with familiar stalkers, sprinters and strikers from the animal world, plus some predatory creatures that may surprise you… Crammed with ingenious

• • • • •

16pp 280 x 270mm hardback foil and debossing on cover novelties include pop-ups, pull-tabs, booklets and flaps

978 1 84011 379 0 £12.99

pop-up facts series • • • •

16pp 280 x 270mm hardback foil an debossing/embossing on cover

• novelties include pop-ups, pull-tabs, booklets, flaps and wheels

dinosaurs 978 1 84011 598 7

human body 978 1 84011 720 2

inventions 978 1 84011 880 3

space 978 1 84011 793 6 each title £12.99

“... stunning paper engineering brings selected parts of the human body vividly to life.” – Books For Keeps


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also available…

how the weather works Christiane Dorion • illustrated by Beverley Young January 11

Why do hurricanes happen? What is a tornado? Why does it snow? Answering these questions and many more, this book is an entertaining exploration of the world’s weather and climate, with bright, friendly illustrations and accessible, absorbing text. • 20pp • 254 x 275mm • spot UV varnish on cover • novelties include popups, booklets and pull-tabs • printed using vegetable inks and water-based varnish 978 1 84877 195 6 £12.99

“Not only ambitious but also remarkably successful… an appealing book containing fundamental knowledge about the world to which every child should have access.” – Geographical, the magazine of the Royal Geographical Society, on How the World Works

how the world works Christiane Dorion • illustrated by Beverley Young • 20pp • 254 x 275mm • spot UV varnish on cover

• novelties include 4 popups, flick book and tinted acetate • printed using vegetable inks and water-based varnish 978 1 84877 189 5 £12.99

Winner of the Best Overall Information Book for the Scholastic Education PLUS Read Me/ Best Books competition


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super science This breathtaking new series brings history to life with diorama pop-ups, stunning artwork and atmospheric, multi-layered sounds.

This new series is a breath of fresh air, explaining core elements of science in a fun, straightforward way. Tom Adams’ engaging, lighthearted text is perfectly complemented by the humorous illustrations of new talent Thomas Flintham.

sounds of the past

knights Clint Twist • illustrated by Nicki Palin March 11 super science

feel the force! Tom Adams • illustrated by Thomas Flintham August 11

The first title in the series, Feel the Force, puts the ‘fizz’ into physics. Readers will explore how things move, friction, gravity, light, sound, magnetism and electricity, among other key areas of physics. Packed with handson paper novelties and a

range of simple experiments, this is the perfect book to make science fun for youngsters. • • • •

20pp 254 x 275mm spot UV varnish on cover novelties include pop-ups, flaps and pull tabs

978 1 84877 455 1 £12.99

Come face to face with charging horsemen as they clash in battle, revel at a lord’s feast, and join the crowd as they watch the pomp and ceremony of a joust. Pop-ups, sounds and amazing facts combine in this lively exploration of medieval life. sounds of the past

pirates Rod Green • illustrated by Steve Read June 11

Set sail on a voyage with Captain Blackbeard, visit a treasure island with Captain Kidd, and enjoy a pirate party with Jack Rackham and Anne Bonny. Clashing cutlasses, carousing seafarers and booming cannon spring from the pages, which are packed with historical detail.


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sounds of the past

sounds of the past

sounds of the past

stone age

wild west

Clint Twist • illustrated by Nicki Palin

Clint Twist • illustrated by Nelson Evergreen

Coming soon

August 11

Travel back to the dawn of humankind to meet ancient cave painters and fearsome mammoth hunters. The sounds of prehistoric animals, crackling fires and primal drum beats can be heard in this eye-opening journey through an unfamiliar age.

Join the pioneers as they set out across the prairie in a wagon train, witness a noisy cattle stampede, visit a Native American settlement and experience a terrifying stagecoach robbery – all brought to life with panoramic pop-ups and lively sounds.

• • • • •

18pp 220 x 280mm (case) hardback 5 pop-ups 5 multi-layered sounds

knights

wild west

978 1 84877 449 0

978 1 84877 559 6

pirates 978 1 84877 454 4

stone age 978 1 84877 457 5

each title £12.99


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maurice pledger The bold, breathtaking style of Maurice Pledger brings the excitement of the natural world to your fingertips. With over 6 million books sold, the Maurice Pledger range is a treat for the senses while awe-inspiring factual information gives the visual experience lasting value. New this year is Sounds of the Wild: Bugs.

sounds of the wild

bugs July 11

The latest title in this series features insects from a variety of habitats around the world presented as diorama pop-

ups with multi-layered sounds. Listen to honeybees busy at work, watch as a preying mantis munches on its prey and experience the birth of a dragonfly as it emerges to spread its wings, all in Maurice Pledger’s bold and beautiful style.

• • • •

18pp 220 x 280mm hardback 5 pop-ups and 5 multi-layered sounds

978 1 84877 456 8 £12.99


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also available…

explore series…

sticker stories…

animal sticker books

habitat sticker books

A. J. Wood • illustrated by Maurice Pledger

A. J. Wood • illustrated by Maurice Pledger

February 11

Available now

• 96pp (of which 24pp stickers) • 280 x 215mm • paperback • over 150 reusable stickers

• 80pp (of which 32pp stickers) • 280 x 215mm • paperback • over 200 reusable stickers

explore series Valerie Davies • illustrated by Maurice Pledger

billy bunny 978 1 84877 044 7

bobby bear

birds

978 1 84877 047 8

978 1 84877 437 7

oscar otter

dinosaurs

978 1 84877 344 8

sounds of the wild

ozzy owl 978 1 84877 343 1 each title £6.99

978 1 84011 216 0

jungle The natural world comes roaring to life with these amazing diorama pop-ups complete with the sounds of nature! • • • •

18pp 220 x 280mm hardback 5 pop-ups and 5 multi-layered sounds

978 1 84011 889 6

mythical creatures

• • • •

22pp 254 x 300mm hardback cover has embedded lenticular, gloss lamination and debossing • interiors have 4 texture patches, 1 lenticular, flaps and booklets

978 1 84011 851 3

animal world 978 1 84877 011 9

jungle world 978 1 84877 216 8

ocean world 978 1 84877 341 7

wildlife world 978 1 84877 530 5 each title £6.99

night-time

explore: bugs

978 1 84011 879 7

978 1 84877 372 1

ocean

explore: reptiles

978 1 84011 884 1

978 1 84877 371 4

safari

explore: underwater

978 1 84011 304 4

978 1 84877 373 8

each title £12.99

each title £12.99


92 |non-fiction

infinity series Discover a world of endless information in this impressive new series from Templar‌

FREE CD INSIDE


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infinity series

infinity series

also available…

warrior This brand new series features state-of-the-art illustrations, multi-view pages and an 8-page graphic novel, as well as a computer game for readers to test their skills and knowledge. infinity series

horse Find out how the equine family has helped to shape the course of human history, learn about the evolution of the horse, go on the trail of the most endangered members of the horse family, and enter the world of warriors who rode their steeds to victory.

Witness the bravery and battle skills of history’s most fearless fighters, discover the siege tactics that made the Assyrian Empire a superpower of the ancient world, and read first-hand accounts of what life was like on the front line of the American civil war. • • • •

64pp + 8pp graphic novel 275 x 240mm hardback foil, debossing, matt lamination and spot UV varnish on cover • CD computer game

horse 978 1 84877 200 7

ice infinity series

978 1 84877 201 4

ice

star 978 1 84877 199 4

Discover what life is really like in the world’s coldest places. Explore the wondrous world of icebergs and glaciers, dive with the penguins in the frigid waters around Antarctica and learn how creatures such as polar bears adapt to sub-zero temperatures.

warrior 978 1 84877 198 7 each title £12.99

infinity series

star Discover how stars are born and how they die, peer into a nebula and witness an exploding supernova, and learn how to interpret star patterns.

• • • •

128pp 275 x 240mm hardback foil, debossing, matt lamination and spot UV varnish on cover • CD and poster inside

rome 978 1 84877 188 8

storm 978 1 84877 186 4

treasure 978 1 84877 187 1

tree 978 1 84877 185 7 each title £12.99


94 |non-fiction

insiders series This impressive series uses stateof-the-art 3-D illustrations that seem to rise before you with every turn of the page, bringing factual subjects to life.

insiders alive! This impressive series uses state-of-the-art 3-D illustrations, pop-ups and flaps to bring factual subjects to life, stimulating minds and imaginations. Packed with facts, presented in an easy-to-read text, fact panels, labels, captions and diagrams, this series can be pored over – no details are left unexplained, no rock unturned. Using the glossary, index and timelines, these books are perfect for research and discovery, but also make fascinating reads from cover to cover.

• • • •

18pp 242 x 265mm hardback paper novelties include popups, booklets, flaps and pull-tabs • foil, spot UV varnish and 3-D debossing on cover

ancient egypt 978 1 84011 705 9

human body 978 1 84011 694 6

predators 978 1 84011 749 3

earthquakes and volcanoes 978 1 84011 748 6 each title £10.99


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insiders series dinosaurs

oceans

978 1 84011 707 3

978 1 84011 717 2

egypt

polar worlds

978 1 84011 702 8

978 1 84011 741 7

extreme weather

predators

978 1 84011 746 2

978 1 84011 752 3

flight

rainforests

978 1 84011 736 3

978 1 84011 742 4

human body

reptiles

978 1 84011 757 8

978 1 84011 751 6

insects & spiders

space

978 1 84011 722 6

978 1 84011 712 7

inventions

sharks

978 1 84011 727 1

978 1 84011 747 9

knights & castles 978 1 84011 732 5

volcanoes & earthquakes

atlas of the universe

978 1 84011 737 0

• • • •

• • • •

64pp 265 x 242mm hardback cover features spot UV varnish, holographic foil and embossing

each title £9.99

128pp 337 x 267mm hardback foil, debossing, matt lamination and spot UV varnish on cover • CD and poster inside 978 1 84011 329 7 (paperback) £12.99

Available for UK only

insiders encyclopedia series • • • • •

FREE CD INSIDE

192pp (dinosaurs) 256pp (earth) 240 x 190mm paperback with gatefolds includes CD with a wide variety of content and artwork from the book

children’s encyclopedia of dinosaurs 978 1 84011 634 2

978 1 84011 334 1 (hardback) £17.99

children’s encyclopedia of earth 978 1 84011 629 8 each title £12.99


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backlist

show off

small steps

movie maker

Sarah Stephens & Bethany Mann • various illustrators

Glenn Murphy

illustrated by Gary Parsons

Printed on forest-friendly paper, this timely book is packed with incredible facts and heaps of suggestions for practical things that children can do to help the environment. Learn how simple small steps can make a big difference to our planet.

Lights! Cameras! Action! This is the essential kit for any budding director. Open the clapperboard box for practical advice. Includes a sound effects CD, press-out props and a storyboard pad.

This crammed activity guide takes children on a creative adventure. Learn how to slice a banana with the skin on, skate a figure-of-eight, make fortune-cookies and spin a ball on one finger! Step-by-step icons show young readers just how to master different skills to impress and baffle their friends. • • • •

208pp 216 x 224mm paperback with flexicover foil, gloss-lamination and multi-layered embossing on cover

978 1 84011 759 2 £9.99

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96pp 195 x 152mm paperback with flexicover pull-out poster envelope of postcards

978 1 84011 363 1 £7.99

• 50pp (book) • 215 x 250 x 35mm (case) 235 x 205mm (book) • case is hinged, book is wiro bound

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12-spread storyboard pad audio CD 4 perforated card sheets 1 sticker sheet

978 1 84877 280 9 £12.99 inc. VAT

kaleidopops: ocean Ruth Martin • illustrated by Peter Scott

The beauty and dynamism of the underwater world are brought to life in this pop-up book with a big difference – lenticulars. Amazing changing-picture pop-ups show hunting, defence and attraction in action under the waves. • • • •

20pp 254 x 254mm hardback cover features embedded lenticular • interior novelties include 5 large pop-ups and over 15 lenticular pieces 978 1 84011 865 0 £12.99


non-fiction | 97

explorer’s library

swords

mission to the moon

the story of an aviator

an artist’s devotion Ben Boos

Alan Dyer

Clint Twist • illustrated by Nick Hardcastle

explorer’s library

tyrannosaur Clint Twist • illustrated by Diz Wallis and Emma Nicholls • 24pp • 290 x 290mm case: 300 x 300mm • paperback book • box mounted onto inside back cover, holding model pieces • spot UV varnish on cover • tyrannosaur model 978 1 84011 995 4 £14.99

• 24pp • 290 x 290mm case: 300 x 300mm • paperback book • box mounted onto inside back cover, holding model pieces • spot UV varnish on cover • biplane model 978 1 84011 489 8 £14.99

Illustrated with breathtaking intricacy and spanning time and place – from medieval knights to legendary samurai – this is a stunning celebration of swords and swordsmen. • • • •

96pp 300 x 260mm hardback embossing and spot UV varnish on jacket

978 1 84011 324 2 £14.99

Featuring hundreds of photos and a wealth of enthralling information, this graphic survey provides a stunning portrait of our nearest neighbour in space: the Moon. Includes DVD with actual footage from the Moon landing as well as highlights from later Apollo missions. • • • •

80pp 298 x 254mm hardcover includes DVD and poster

978 1 84011 983 1 £12.99


98|index VIII 10pm Question, The

10 10

A A to Z of Animals 46 Acorn, The 19 Adams, Tom 87 Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The 15 Aladdin and the Magic Lamp (Pop-Up Sound Book) 74 Alex and Lulu 51 Mix and Match Two of a Kind Alice in Wonderland 17 Alice in Wonderland (Pop-Up Sound Book) 75 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 15 Alien-Spotter's Guide 45 Alienology™ 25 Alison Jay's Nursery Collection see Jay, Alison Allsopp, Sophie 83 Amazing Animals 46 Amazing Baby® 56–61 Bath Baby! First Guide to Baby Signing, A Giggle Baby! I Love You! Touch and Feel Touch and Play! Amazing Baby® Alphabet Blocks 59 Amazing Baby® Cased Novelty Board Books 58 Animal Babies! Baa, Baa, Black Sheep! Look at Me! Move It! Old Macdonald! Oranges and Lemons! Amazing Baby® Flash Cards 60 Amazing Baby® Lenticular Board Books 59 On the Move! Rain or Shine!

Amazing Baby® Lenticular Novelty Board Books 59 Picture Pairs! Spots and Dots! Amazing Baby® Novelty Board Books 58–9 Baby, Boo! Baby Face! Baby's Day! Birthday Baby! Black and White! Five Little Ducks! Go, Baby! Hide and Seek! Night, Night Baby! Peepo, Puppy! Rainbow Fun! Shape Up! Squeak, Squeak! Twinkle, Twinkle! Up and Down! Yum, Yum Baby! Amazing Baby® On the Go! Series 57 Colours Gift Box Numbers Opposites Shapes Amazing Baby® Sing-Along Series 60 Clap and Sing! Jingle Bell Baby! Lullaby Baby! Party Time! Amazing Baby® Sliding Picture Novelty Board Books 60 Guess Who? Lost and Found! Mummy, Baby! My Daddy! One Little Bunny! Amazing Baby® Touch and Feel 57 Hey, Diddle, Diddle! Humpty Dumpty

Anderson, Wayne 44 Andrew, Ian 17, 44, 84 Animal Sticker books 91 Billy Bunny Sticker Book Bobby Bear Sticker Book Oscar Otter Sticker Book Ozzy Owl Sticker Book Animal Tales 23 Animal World Sticker Book 91 Anstey, Caroline 77 Anthology of Aesop's Animal Fables 43 Arcadia Awakens 11 Art for Baby 65 Aspinall, Sarah 32 Atlas of the Universe 95

B Baby Unique 83 Baker-Smith, Grahame 33 Barrie, J. M. 15, 75 Barry, Mark 32 Bartram, Simon 05, 45 Baruzzi, Agnese 82 Baum, L. Frank 15, 75 Belcher, Nick 79, 81 Benson, Patrick 20 Beowulf 17 Berk, Ari 80, 82, 85 Big Dog, Little Dog 62 Big Scary Monster 37 Billy Bunny Sticker Book 91 Bird King, The 14 Blackhope Enigma, The 07 Boat, The 44 Bob and Barry's Lunar Adventures 05 Disappearing Moon, The Heartless Robots, The Right Royal Disaster Bobby Bear Sticker Book 91 Bob's Best-Ever Friend 45 Boey, Stephanie 79, 82 Boos, Ben 97 Bowles, Paula 83 Bringing up Baby Dragons 31

Brontorina Brown, Petra Brubaker, Brett Bull, Peter Burgis, Stephanie Butler, John

46 34, 84 63 86 07 76

C Calame, Don 10 Calm Down, Boris! 71 Captain William Lubber's Pirateology™ Handbook 28 Carrel, Douglas 29, 31 Carroll, Lewis 15, 17, 75 Cars 63 Castle, Kate 82 Castor, H. M. 10 Cecil, Randy 46 Celestine and the Penguins 49 Celestine Drama Queen 49 Chambers, Mark 34 Chapman, Jason 35 Charles Darwin and the Beagle Adventure 85 Charles Dickens 85 Charlie and Bandit Adventures 12 Pharaoh's Curse, The Roman Rescue, A Charters, Janet 48 Chauhan, Manhar 63 Chichester Clark, Emma 21 Children's Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs 95 Children's Encyclopedia of Earth 95 Children's Stories from the Bible 17 Childs, Tera Lynn 09 Christmas Carol, A 15 Christmas Star, The 77 Christmas Tales 22 Christmas Wish, A 77 Church Mice Adrift, The 38 Church Mice at Christmas, The 38 Church Mice in Action, The 38 Church Mouse, The 38 City in Peril 13


index | 99

Classic Pop-Up Sound Books 74–5 Aladdin and the Magic Lamp Alice in Wonderland Peter Pan Pinocchio Wizard of Oz, The Clone Chaos 05 Cockerel and the Fox, The 43 Collicutt, Paul 13 Collodi, Carlo 75 Coombes, Andrew 61 Craste, Marc 46 Crimson Shard, The 07 Crocodile Blues 50

D Daneman, Flora 20 Davey, Owen 35 Davies, Valerie 91 Day of Deliverance 08 Day of the Assassins 08 Day of Vengeance 08 Dear Santa 82 Dickens, Charles 15 Disappearing Moon, The 05 Django, The 38 Docherty, Thomas 36–7 Dodd, Emma 47, 57, 58–60 Dome for a Home, A 62 Dorion, Christiane 87 Dougal's Deep-Sea Diary 45 Dr. Ernest Drake's Dragonology™ & Monsterology™ Slipcase 27 Dracula 17 Dragon Machine, The 44 Dragonology™ 27–31 Bringing up Baby Dragons Dr. Ernest Drake's Dragonology™ & Monsterology™ Slipcase Dragonologist's Writing Kit, A Dragonology™ Field Guide to Dragons, A Frost Dragon, The Working with Dragons

Dragonology™ Chronicles, The 06, 30 Dragon Diary, The Dragon's Apprentice, The Dragon's Eye, The Dragonology™ Chronicles, The 06, 30 Dragonology™ Pocket Adventures 31 Dragon Dance, The Dragon Star, The Iceland Wyrm, The Winged Serpent, The Drake's Comprehensive Compendium of Dragonology 30 Duddle, Jonny 48 Duffy, Carol Ann 48 Dyer, Alan 97

E Egyptian Escape, An 12 Egyptology 27–8 Egyptologist's Writing Kit, An Egyptology Wonders of Egypt Ellwand, David 57, 58, 60, 83 Eric 14 Ernie the Eye Monster 78 Evergreen, Nelson 88 Explore Series 91 Bugs Reptiles Underwater Explorer's Library 97 Story of an Aviator, The Tyrannosaur

F Faery Magic Fairy Gazettes

Farther Feel the Force

23 80 Bon Voyage! Festivals and Fairs 33 88

Felt Friends

72 All Aboard! Choo-Choo Train Felt Fun Series 73 Animals Baby Animals Beep! Beep! Builders and Diggers Christmas Toys Field Guide to Dragons, A 29 Firebird 49 Flavin, Teresa 07 Flintham, Thomas 87 Foreman, Michael 11, 48 Forgive My Fins 09 Foxly's Feast 35 Freeman, Tor 20 Frost Dragon, The 29 Fuge, Charles 81 Funny Felt Faces 73 Animal Farm Festive Monster

G Garten, Michael 62 Gavin, Jamila 16 General, The 48 Giant Embossed Series 79 Snowman and the Fairies, The Toys' Easter Surprise, The Toys' Night Before Christmas, The Gibbs, Edward 18, 19 Gilbert, Anne Yvonne 16, 17, 31 Goldhawk, Emma 63, 72, 78 Goldi, Kate de 10 Grahame, Kenneth 15 Gray, Amy 83 Green, Rod 63, 84, 88 Guess Who's Coming for Dinner? 49 Guide to Wizards of the World 31 Gurney, Stella 34, 81, 82

H Habitat Sticker books 91 Animal World Sticker Book Bobby Bear Sticker Book Oscar Otter Sticker Book Ozzy Owl Sticker Book Hall, Amanda 16 Hamilton, Libby 74, 75, 77, 82 Handbook Series 82 Ballerina's Handbook, The Pony-Lover's Handbook, The Princes' Handbook, The Happy Christmas, Boris! 71 Hardcastle, Nick 97 Harland, Richard 09 Harris, Nick 06, 30 Harris, Robie 20 Harwood, Beth 83 Hawkins, Emily 73, 76, 77, 79 Heartless Robots, The 05 Hector 32 Hello Dudley! 71 Hess, Paul 74, 75 Historical Notebooks 85 Charles Darwin and the Beagle Adventure Charles Dickens Life and Times of William Shakespeare, The Marco Polo: Geographer of Distant Lands Hodgson Burnett, Frances 15 How the Weather Works 87 How the World Works 87 How To ... Series 82 How to be a Knight How to be a Viking How to be an Explorer How to be a Vampire 83 How to be a Werewolf 83 How to be a Zombie 83 Howe, James 46 Howe, John 17, 31 Hyde, Catherine 48, 49


100 |index

I I Like Bugs I Like Fruit I Like Peas I Like Toys I Spy on the Farm I Spy with My Little Eye I Thought I Saw a Dinosaur Iceland Wyrm, The I'll See You in the Morning

65 65 65 65 19 18 47 31 65

Illustrated Fairy Gazettes 80 Bon Voyage! Festivals and Fairs Indestructible Metal Men, The 13 Infinity Series 92–3 Horse Ice Rome Star Storm Treasure Tree Warrior Ingpen, Robert 15 Insiders Alive! Series 94 Ancient Egypt Earthquakes and Volcanoes Human Body Predators Insiders Encyclopedia Series 95 Children's Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs Children's Encyclopedia of Earth Insiders Series 95 Dinosaurs Egyptology Extreme Weather Flight Human Body Insects & Spiders Inventions Knights & Castles Oceans Polar Worlds Predators

Rainforests Reptiles Sharks Space Volcanoes and Earthquakes Ives, Penny 49

J Jack and the Baked-Bean Stalk Jacobs, Patricia Jay, Alison Alison Jay's Nursery Collection

39 86 52–5

52–5 Alphabet Animals Christmas Time Counting Fairy Tales If Kisses Were Colours My First Animal Book My First Board Books My First Picture Blocks My First Question Blocks Nursery Rhyme Rainbow Nursery Slipcase Nutcracker, The Picture This Rain and Shine Stacking Boxes: Animal Parade Story Time Jigsaw Book Toys Wall Frieze Welcome to the Zoo Wheels and Wings Johnson, Richard 75 Jolley, Mike 65 Jungle Book, The 15 Jungle World Sticker Book 91

K Kaleidopops: Ocean Kelly, John King of the Birds, The Kipling, Rudyard Kneen, Andrew

96 49 43 15 84

Kneen, Maggie

79, 83, 84

L Lambert, Jonathan 50, 60, 72, 73, 81 Latyk, Olivier 37 Lenn, Nicholas 31 Lenny Long Legs 70 Leon and the Place Between 33 Liberator 09 Life and Times of William Shakespeare, The 85 Lily Pad Ball, The 79 Lion and the Mouse, The 44 Little Bee 19 Little Boat 37 Little Fox and the Lost Egg 79 Little Lost Dragon 44 Little Mermaid Counts to Ten 82 Lloyd, Sam 70 Sam Lloyd's Mini Monster Mates 70 Ernie the Eye Monster Lenny Long Legs Naughty Nancy Nosey Norman Sam Lloyd's Monster Mates 71 Calm Down, Boris! Happy Christmas, Boris! Hello Dudley! Turn it Up, Doris! Wendy the Wide-Mouthed Frog You're Not So Scary, Sid! Look! 20 Lucas, Bianca 72

M Mad Professor's Workshop, The 23 Magical Toy Box, The 23 Man on the Moon 45 Manson, Beverlie 84 Marco Polo: Geographer of Distant Lands 85 Martin, Kim 79 Martin, Ruth 37, 62, 73, 76, 77, 96 Matthews, Derek 66–9

Matthews, John & Caitlin Matthews, Rodney Mayne, Katie McAllister, Angela McDermott, Kristen Me ... Mean Machines

17, 22–3 17 61 33 85 47 63 Cars Trains Mermaid Castle 81 Meyer, Kai 11 Miaow Said the Cow 47 Millard, Glenda 10 Mini Monster Mates 70 Ernie the Eye Monster Lenny Long Legs Naughty Nancy Nosey Norman Mission to the Moon 97 Mix and Match 51 Monster Mates 71 Calm Down, Boris! Happy Christmas, Boris! Hello Dudley! Turn it Up, Doris! Wendy the Wide-Mouthed Frog You're Not So Scary, Sid! Monsterology™ 27–8 Dr. Ernest Drake's Dragonology™ & Monsterology™ Slipcase Monsterology™ Working with Monsters Moondog 44 Moonlight: Star of the Show 06 Moriuchi, Mique 65 Morpurgo, Michael 11 Most Improper Magick, A 07 Mouse Tales 81 Sir Squeakalot Tutankhamouse Movie Maker 96 Mr Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo 42 Mrs Mouse's Cupcakes 64 Murder on the Robot City Express 13


index | 101

Murphy, Glenn My Book of Pets My First Book of Shadows Mystery of Unicorns, The Mythology

96 63 63 84 27–8 Mythology Mythology Code Writing Kit Mythology Handbook, The

N Natalini, Sandro Naughty Nancy Newman, Nanette Nicholls, Emma Noisy Pop-ups

82 70 20, 21 97 67, 69 Christmas Farm Jungle Once Upon A Time Party Pets Pirates Robots Space Toys Traffic Jam Nosey Norman 70 Not Bad for a Bad Lad 11 Notebooks 85 Charles Darwin and the Beagle Adventure Charles Dickens Life and Times of William Shakespeare, The Marco Polo: Geographer of Distant Lands Nutcracker, The 78 Nyeu, Tao 50

O Oakley, Graham O'Brien, Johnny Oceanology

38 08 27–8 Oceanology Oceanology Handbook, The

Ocean World Sticker Book Ology World One Little Monkey Oscar Otter Sticker Book Ozzy Owl Sticker Book

91 24–31 62 91 91

P Palin, Nicki 88 Panda-Monium at the Zoo 42 Parker, Gretel 64 Parsons, Gary 96 Pastor, Terry 63 Paul Thurlby's Alphabet 41 Peggy's Lost Pennies 64 Peter Pan and Wendy 15 Peter Pan (Pop-Up Sound Book) 75 Petit Collage 64–5 I Like Bugs I Like Fruit I Like Peas I Like Toys Phewee! 81 Pignut's Bedtime Snorey 34 Pinfold, Levi 50 Pinocchio (Pop-Up Sound Book) 75 Pirate Cruncher, The 48 Pirateology™ 27–9 Captain William Lubber's Pirateology™ Handbook Pirateology™ Pirateology™ Code Writing Kit Pirate's Guide and Model Ship, A Pirotta, Saviour 17 Playtime Teddy 72 Pledger, Maurice 90–1 Polhemus, Coleman 51 Pony Detectives 06 Moonlight: Star of the Show Scout: Up for Sale Pop-Up Facts 86 Dinosaurs Human Body Inventions Predators Space

Pop-up Stories

62 Big Dog, Little Dog Dome for a Home, A One Little Monkey Princess' Blankets, The 48 Princess Palace 81 Puddletown Tales 64 Mrs Mouse's Cupcakes Peggy's Lost Pennies Purdy, Graeme 11 Pybus, Meg & Catherine 34

Q Quests & Adventures Quin, Caroline

23 77

R Rabbit and the Big, Red Scooter 34 Rainy Day Duckling 76 Randall, Ronne 82 Raven, Nicky 16, 17, 26 Read, Steve 88 Reindeer's First Christmas 77 Repchuk, Caroline 79 Right Royal Disaster 05 Robin Hood 16 Robot City 13 City in Peril Indestructible Metal Men, The Murder on the Robot City Express Rust Attack Roman Rescue, A 12 Ronchi, Susanna 79, 81 Ruby Nettleship and the Ice Lolly Adventure 36 Rust Attack 13

S Sam Lloyd's Monster Mates/Sam Lloyd's Mini Monster Mates – see Lloyd, Sam Santa's on His Way Santa's Workshop Sapp, Karen Scary Street

77 81 62 81

Scoop! Scott, Gavin Scott, Peter Scott, Peter David Scout: Up for Sale Secret Garden, The Secret Histories, The

49 62 96 46 06

15 80 Giants Hobgoblins Mermaids Shakespeare: The Life and Times of William Shakespeare 85 Show Off 96 Silly Doggy! 40 Siminovich, Lorena 51, 65 Slam! 40 Small Free Kiss in the Dark, A 10 Small Steps 96 Snappies 66–9 Farmyard Fun Happy Snappy Boxed Set Jolly Jungle Monster Madness Snappy Words Snappy Felt Fun 68 Farm Town Snappy Noisy Pop-ups 67, 69 Christmas Farm Jungle Once Upon A Time Party Pets Pirates Robots Space Toys Traffic Jam Snappy Play Sets 69 On the Farm Nativity Noah's Ark Pet Shop


102 |index

Snappy Playtime Pop-ups 66 Big and Small First Word Fun One to Five Red and Blue Snappy Pop-Ups 66–7 Christmas Dinosaurs Farm Numbers Oceans Pets Spooks Snow Princess, The 78 Snow Queen, The 17 Snuffle Series 50 Snuffle and the Egg Snuffle and the Flower Snuggle Bunny 72 Sometimes ... 47 Sounds of the Past 88 Knights Pirates Stone Age Wild West Sounds of the Wild 90–1 Birds Bugs Dinosaurs Jungle Mythical Creatures Night-Time Ocean Safari Spyology™ 27 Stan and Mabel 35 Steer, Dugald A. 06, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 79, 82 Stephens, Sarah 96 Stevenson, Robert Louis 15 Sticker books 91 Animal World Sticker Book Billy Bunny Sticker Book Bobby Bear Sticker Book

Jungle World Ocean World Oscar Otter Ozzy Owl Wildlife World

Sticker Sticker Sticker Sticker Sticker

Book Book Book Book Book

Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, The 43 Trains 63 Tratt, Carol 63 Treasure Island 15

Stimpson, Colin 39 Stories of the Sea 23 Story of an Aviator, The 97 StoryWorld™ 22–3 StoryWorld™ box StoryWorld™ Animal Tales StoryWorld™ Christmas Tales StoryWorld™ Faery Magic StoryWorld™ Mad Professor's Workshop, The StoryWorld™ Magical Toy Box, The StoryWorld™ Quests & Adventures StoryWorld™ Stories of the Sea StoryWorld™ Tales from the Haunted House Stower, Adam 40 Super Science 88 Feel the Force Swim the Fly 10 Swords 97 Symes, Sally 63

Trick of the Tale 17 The True History Revealed 84 Mystery of Unicorns, The Wonders of the Ancient World True Story of Goldilocks, The 82 True Story of Little Red Riding Hood, The 82 Turn it Up, Doris! 71 Turtle and Me 20 Twain, Mark 15 Twenty-Five December Lane 44 Twist, Clint 85, 88, 97 Two by Two 79 Two of a Kind 51 Tyranosaur 97 Tyrell, Avril & Frances 80

V Valentino, Serena Vampireology™ Varmints VIII

83 26 46 10

T Tagg, Christine Tales from India Tales from Outer Suburbia Tales from the Haunted House Tan, Shaun Tangle of Magicks Teeny Tiny Mouse Thank You, God! That Dog! Three Bears Thurlby, Paul Time for Bed, Tiger! Time to go Home, Little Bunny Tin Forest, The Tincknell, Cathy To the Beach Tomi´c, Tomislav

81 16 14 22 14 07 79 83 20 51 41 83 76 44 49 37 17, 31

W Waldron, Kevin Wallis, Diz Ward, Helen 31, 43–4, Wash-a-Bye Bear Watch Out for Sprouts Wendy the Wide-Mouthed Frog West, Judy What Pet to Get? What Will You Be Grandma? When ... Where on Earth is the Moon? White, Deborah Wickedness Wildlife World Sticker Book Williams, Rachel 46, Williams, Sophie

42 97 46 36 45 71 79 47 21 47 37 11 11 91 79 77

Wilson, Hannah 73, 82, 83 Wind in the Willows, The 15 Winged Serpent, The 31 Wizard of Oz, The (Pop-Up Sound Book) 75 Wizardology™ 27–8 Guide to Wizards of the World Wizardology™ Wizardology™ Handbook, The Wonder Bear 50 Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The 15 Wonders of Egypt 28 Wonders of the Ancient World 84 Wood, A. J. 31, 50, 85 Working with Dragons 28 Working with Monsters 28 Worldshaker 09 Wright, Cliff 51

Y Yerko, Vladyslav You ... Young, Beverley You're Not So Scary, Sid!

17 47 87 71


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