Top That! USA Catalog 2011

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What’s New? Top That! is an award-winning, independent publisher of high-quality children’s books. We are proud of every book that we publish. But we want to share with you, here, just a handful of our exciting new titles. Season highlights include additions to our internationally renowned magnetic and fuzzy series, and great titles from award-winning illustrator Charles E. Reasoner. So whatever your customer interests, you’re sure to find a Top That! book that meets your requirements. To view our full range of titles visit:

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­Early Learning Magnetic Books Magnetic Play & Learn Illustrator: Andrew Stephens Author: Nat Lambert

These magnetic titles provide hours of fun for preschool children, while teaching them early learning concepts in a positive and interactive way. The simple text and shaded areas guide the child to place the magnets correctly. Specification: Pack size: 91/2 in. x 8 in. x 1/2 in., page size: 63/4 in. x 73/4 ­in., 12 pp text, full color, shaped magnets, hardback with magnetic pages, age 3+ SRP: $9.99

ISBN:978-1-84510-047-6 EAN: 9 781845 100476

ISBN: 978-1-84510-727-7 EAN: 9 781845 107277

ISBN: 978-1-84510-728-4 EAN: 9 781845 107284

ISBN: 978-1-84510-050-6 EAN: 9 781845 100506

ISBN: 978-1-84510-049-0 EAN: 9 781845 100490

ISBN: 978-1-84510-048-3 EAN: 9 781845 100483 Typical “Magnetic Play + Learn” spread.

3 million copies sold in the US!


Magnetic Story and Playscene Books Let’s Build / Wild Animals / On the Farm / Under the Sea Illustrator: Barry Green Author: Erin Ranson­

By acclaimed UK artist Barry Green

Four exciting themes help to promote interactive play and the association of words with images. Simple text guides the child to find the correct magnets to complete each page, then all of the colorful magnets can be used together on the giant foldout playscene.

ISBN: 978-1-84666-091-7 EAN: 9 781846 660917

Specification: pack size: 91/2 in. x 8 in. x 1/2 in., page size: 61/2 in. x 73/4 in., playscene size: 61/2 in. x 235/8 in., 8 pp text, full color, interactive magnets, hardback, age 3+ SRP: $9.99

ISBN: 78-1-84666-093-1 EAN: 9 781846 660931

Double fold-out playscene in each title.

ISBN: 978-1-84666-087-0 EAN: 9 781846 660870

ISBN: 978-1-84666-089-4 EAN: 9 781846 660894


Magnetic Play Books Magnetic Alphabet Farm Illustrator: Jo Parry Concept & words: Dorothea DePrisco Wang

All the fun of the farm! Take a journey around the hay bales and apple orchard to find objects beginning with the letters A–Z, then place the alphabet magnets correctly on the page. Specification: Pack Size: 8 in. x 7 in. x 1/2 in.Page Size: 61/2 in. x 61/2 in., 12 pp text, hardback, full color throughout, interactive components SRP: $9.99 ISBN: 978-1-84666-869-2 EAN: 9 781846 668692

Magnetic Story and Play Books Illustrators: Claudine Gévry, Barry Green Authors: Oakley Graham, Alfie Clover, Sally Hopgood

Dinosaur Island /Animal Island / Let’s Play Diggers / Let’s Play Trains Colorful images and detailed scenes make these titles both informative and fun! Children will love placing the magnetic play pieces onto the pages of these books, and then store them neatly in the handy compartment, ready for next time.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-133-4 EAN: 9 781849 561334

ISBN: 978-1-84956-134-1 EAN: 9 781849 561341

ISBN: 978-1-84956-131-0 EAN: 9 781849 561310

ISBN: 978-1-84956-132-7 EAN: 9 781849 561327

Specification: Pack in. x 8 in. x in., page size: 63/4 in. x 73/4 in., 10 pp, full color, shaped magnets, hardback with magnetic pages size: 91/2

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Magnetic Fun Books Silly Animals / Silly Faces / Fashion / Dressing Up Illustrator: Ian Pointer Author: Nat Lambert

Each page features the basic outline of a quirky and colorful character. Each character can be completed in any number of hilarious combinations, by mixing and matching the magnetic features and accessories included. Specification: Pack size: 71/4 in. x 103/4 in. x 1/2 in., page size: 63/4 in. x 73/4 in., 10 pp text, magnetic pieces, hardback with magnetic pages, age 3+

ISBN: 978-1-84666-346-8 EAN: 9 781846 663468

ISBN:978-1-84666-345-1 EAN: 9 781846 663451

ISBN: 978-1-84666-738-1 EAN: 9 781846 667381

ISBN: 978-1-84666-739-8 EAN: 9 781846 667398

SRP: $9.99

Mix and match the magnets to make hundreds of silly characters.

Magnetic Funny Books Funny Families / Funny Pets Illustrators: Barry Green Author: Kate Thomson

Mix and match the magnetic features to create comical faces time and time again! There are hundreds of combinations to discover! When play is over, the magnets can be stored in the compartment, ready for next time. Specification: Pack size: 91/2 in. x 8 in. 1/2 in., page size: 63/4 in. x 73/4 in., 10 pp, full color, shaped magnets, hardback with magnetic pages, age 3+

SRP: $9.99 ISBN: 978-1-84956-135-8 EAN: 9 781849 561358

ISBN: 978-1-84956-136-5 EAN: 9 781849 561365


Magnetic Fun Funny Monsters / Funny Faces Illustrator: Dan Green Written by: Erin Ranson

From red noses to wacky eyes, this magnetic fun pack allows children to create lots of hilarious faces and monsters. They will enjoy choosing the magnetic fun features and sticking them onto the faces on each page. Specification: Pack size: 8 in. x 7 in. x 1/2 in., page size: 61/2 in. x 61/2 in., 12 pp text, full color throughout, magnetic pieces, hardback with magnetic pages, age: 3+ SRP: $8.99

ISBN: 978-1-84510-734-5 EAN: 9 781845 107345

ISBN: 978-1-84510-733-8 EAN: 9 781845 107338

Multi-million-selling magnetic book format! Goggle-eyed Storybooks I’m Just a Fish! / I’m Just a Crab! / I’m Just a Bird Award-winning illustrator and author: Charles E. Reasoner

Three amusing storybooks with 3D goggle eyes tell of an imaginative fish’s daily antics, an irritable crab’s battle against the tide and a bluebird’s quest to build his nest! Specification: Book size: 63/4 in. x 81/4 in. (I’m Just a Fish: 4 in. x 6 in.), 12 pp, full color, shaped board book, integral 3D goggle eyes, age 3+

ISBN: 978-1-84666-289-8 EAN: 9 781846 662898

ISBN: 978-1-84666-291-1 EAN: 9 781846 662911

ISBN: 978-1-84666-155-6 EAN: 9 781846 661556

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By award-winning illustrator and author Charles E. Reasoner.


Sparkling Slide Nature Books Rainforest Wonders Illustrator: Hannah Wood Author: Erin Ranson

Meet a purple hummingbird, an orange gecko and more exciting rainforest creatures in this fun casebound board book. Each page has a pull-out panel, which reveals a brightly illustrated creature with sparkling foil accents.

ISBN 978-1-84666-356-7 EAN: 9 781846 663567

Specification: Book size: 8 in. x 8 in., 12 pp, full color, 5 (two-sided) pull-out panels, foiled accents, casebound board book, age 3+ SRP: $9.99

Ocean Wonders Illustrator: Daniel Mahoney Concept & words: Dorothea DePrisco Wang

Each page in this board book has a pull-out panel, which reveals a brightly illustrated sea creature with sparkling foil accents. A fun and interactive way for young children to learn about the creatures of the ocean.

Specification: Book size: 8 in. x 8 in., 12 pp, full color, 5 (two-sided) pull-out panels, foiled accents, casebound board book, age 3+ ISBN: 978-1-84666-167-9 EAN: 9 781846 661679

SRP: $9.99

Foil accents on every slider.


Novelty Storybooks Inside Jolly Roger’s Pirate Ship Illustrator and Author: Charles E. Reasoner

Children will love this crazy story about a rowdy crew of pirate mice — and peeking through the die-cut holes in each page to see what might happen next. Specification: Book size: 111/2 in. x 101/2 in., 12 pp, full color, die-cut pages, board book, age 3+

SRP: $9.99

ISBN: 978-1-84666-149-5 EAN: 9 781846 661495

Inside Old MacDonald’s Barn Illustrator and Author: Charles E. Reasoner

Old MacDonald works hard looking after his animal friends. Open up this zany, die-cut board book to see what the barnyard pals have planned to show the farmer their appreciation! Specification: 111/4 in. x 91/4 in., 12 pp, full color, die-cut pages, board book, age 3+

SRP: $9.99

ISBN: 978-1-84666-287-4 EAN: 9 781846 662874

By award-winning illustrator and author Charles E. Reasoner.


Sparkling Jigsaw Books The Magical Mermaids Illustrator: Alison Atkins Author: James Hogg

Fun and laughter fill the pages of this jigsaw book. Read each delightful mermaid poem aloud, then follow the guide to complete the sparkling jigsaw that accompanies each one.

ISBN: 978-1-84666-373-4 EAN: 9 781846 663734

Specification: Book size: 8 in. x 8 in., 10 pp, full color, padded and embossed cover, 5 integral jigsaws, foiling on cover and jigsaws, casebound board book, age 3+ SRP: $9.99

The Midnight Fairies Illustrator: Alison Atkins Author: Sue Holbrook

While we’re asleep, the Midnight Fairies get to work to make our world beautiful. Children can discover the magic for themselves by reading the captivating fairy rhymes and then completing the five sparkling jigsaws.

Specification: Book size: 8 in. x 8 in., 10 pp, full color, padded and embossed cover, 5 integral jigsaws, foiling on cover and jigsaws, casebound board book, age 3+ SRP: $9.99

ISBN: 978-1-84666-278-2 EAN: 9 781846 662782

Five foiled jigsaw puzzles in each book.


Step-by-step Drawing Fun How to Draw 101 ‌ Illustrator: Dan Green

Simple step-by-step line illustrations make it easy for children to draw with confidence. Each title contains 101 different images in all manner of shapes, sizes and poses. Specification: Book size: 11 in. x 81/2 in., 48 pp text, black and white, paperback, age 5+

SRP: $4.99 ISBN: 978-1-84229-739-1 EAN: 9 781842 297391

ISBN: 978-1-84229-740-7 EAN: 9 781842 297407

ISBN: 978-1-84229-742-1 EAN: 9 781842 297421

ISBN: 978-1-84666-775-6 EAN: 9 781846 667756

ISBN: 978-1-84666-852-4 EAN: 9 781846 668524

ISBN: 978-1-84666-776-3 EAN: 9 781846 667763

ISBN: 978-1-84666-774-9 EAN: 9 781846 667749

Multi-million-selling series!


Step-by-Step How to Draw How to Draw (Bind-ups) Children can learn how to draw their favorite creatures in all manner of shapes, sizes and poses with these fun art books. Each illustration is broken down into six simple step-by-step illustrations that make it easy for children to draw with confidence. Specifications: Book size: 11 in. x 81/2 in., 192 pp, black and white, paperback, each title includes 4 How to Draw 101 books, target audience: blue for boys, pink for girls, green for boys or girls, age 5+

SRP: $19.96

ISBN: 978-1-84666-843-2 EAN: 9 781846 668432

ISBN: 978-1-84666-841-8 EAN: 9 781846 668418

ISBN: 978-1-84666-842-5 EAN: 9 781846 668425

Over 400 step-by-step pictures to draw! Junior Brain Workout Junior Brain Bending Workout / Junior Brain Bursting Workout / Junior Brain Straining Workout / Junior Brain Workout From brainbenders to crosswords, picture puzzle to wordsearches — these books are sure to keep children amused for hours with hundreds of puzzles to complete. Specification: Book size: 11 in. x 81/2 in., 192 pp, black and white, paperback, age 7+

Hundreds of mind-boggling puzzles in each book!

SRP: $12.95

ISBN: 978-1-84956-124-2 EAN: 9 781849 561242

ISBN: 978-1-84956-122-8 EAN: 9 781849 561228

ISBN: 978-1-84956-123-5 EAN: 9 781849 561235

ISBN: 978-1-84666-849-4 EAN: 9 781846 668494


Flipover Cookbooks One Pot Wonders / Pasta / Cooking for Beginners / Slow Cooking / Soups Classic recipes for children and adults to make together. Each recipe includes illustrated step-by-step instructions and full color photography of the completed dishes. The innovative, free-standing format makes it easy to refer to the recipes while cooking. Specification: Book size: 8 in. x 8 in., 96 pp, free-standing tent-fold format, full color, hardback, spiral bound SRP: $12.99

ISBN: 978-1-84956-053-5 EAN: 9 781849 560535

Making delicious meals is easy with these handy flip chart recipe books

ISBN: 978-1-84956-007-8 EAN: 9 781849 560078

ISBN: 978-1-84956-008-5 EAN: 9 781849 560085

ISBN: 978-1-84666-986-6 EAN: 9 781846 669866

ISBN: 978-1-84956-056-6 EAN: 9 781849 560566

Craftcases The Art of Calligraphy Author: Susannah Bradley

Illustrator: Raymond Duckworth

The art of “beautiful writing“, or calligraphy, is a skilled craft that stands out in our computerized age. Discover how to construct various alphabets and develop your skills to produce stunning illuminated letters and borders and then use them to create the beautiful featured projects. Specification: Box size: 81/2 in. x 63/4 in. x 21/2 in., book size: 81/2 in. x 63/4 in., 64 pp text, full color throughout, fully illustrated, hardback book, casebound, project components

SRP: $29.99

ISBN: 978-1-84229-800-8 EAN: 9 781842 298008 Contains: a chinese paintbrush, pen holder and three different-sized nibs, a reservoir, inks and metallic foils.


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Learn With Magnets Timmy the Tiger / Martha the Monkey / Billy the Bear / Penny the Penguin Young children will enjoy matching the correct magnets to the story on each page as they learn about animals, shapes, first words and counting. When play is over, the magnets can be stored in a compartment, ready for next time. Specification: Pack size: 91/2 in. x 8 in. x 1/2 in., page size: 63/4 in. x 77/8 in., 12 pp, full color, shaped magnets, hardback with magnetic pages

SRP: $9.99

Activity Coloring Books In the Rainforest / On the Seashore / Under the Sea / Deadly Animals Illustrator: Nicholas Forder Author: Nat Lambert

Each beautifully illustrated book comes complete with fullcolor stickers to be used as a visual reference. Children will love to choose a picture to color in, find the correct sticker to act as a guide and color in the page to produce some great scenes! Specification: Book size: 11 in. x 81/2 in., 24 pp, 2 pp full color stickers, black and white, perfect bound, age 5+ ISBN: TBD EAN: TBD

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Mix and match the features to create hundreds of funny, fuzzy faces. Each title comes with an array of soft felt facial features which cling securely to the character outlines on each page, and can be used again and again. With hundreds of different combinations, these soft felt play books are perfect for hours of creative fun! Specification: Overall size: 240x200x12 mm, page size: 170x200 mm, 10Â pp, full color, soft felt play pieces, 5 feltcovered pages, casebound board book, age 3+ ISBN: 978-1-84956-148-8 EAN: 9 781849 561488

ISBN: 978-1-84956-149-5 EAN: 9 781849 561495

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Soft Felt Play Books Fuzzy Duck Goes For a Swim / Dessing Up Fuzzy Bear Award-winning Illustrator and Author: Charles E. Reasoner

Children will love to help Fuzzy Duck and Fuzzy Bear by placing the soft felt pieces onto the flocked areas on each page. When the word and picture matching fun is over, they can create scenes of their own. Specification: 280x203 mm, 10 pp, full color, felt play pieces, flocked areas on pages, casebound

ISBN: 978-1-84666-596-7 EAN: 9 781846 665967

ISBN: 978-1-84666-598-1 EAN: 9 781846 665981


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Counting / Colours / First Words / Shapes / Jungle Illustrator: Andrew Stephens Authors: Kate Thomson / Oakley Graham

Children will love to complete each book by matching soft felt play pieces to each colourful scene. The soft felt clings securely to the pages and can be used time and time again – perfect for hours of creative play. Supporting National Curriculum learning objectives for numeracy, literacy and recognition skills, these books are both informative and fun.

Specification: Overall size: 240x205x12 mm, page size: 170x200 mm, 10Â pp, full colour, soft felt play pieces, 5 felt-covered pages, casebound board book, age 3+

Fuzzy Play Books Fuzzy Farm / Fuzzy Fair Illustrator: Barry Green Author: Oakley Graham

Children will enjoy using their creative skills as they place themed felt pieces onto the fuzzy pages. Simple text will guide the reader, but hours of imaginative play are sure to follow.

ISBN: 978-1-84666-765-7 EAN: 9 781846 667657

Specification: 240x200mm, 10 pp, full colour, soft felt play pieces, 5 felt-covered pages, casebound board book age 3+

ISBN: 978-1-84666-766-4 EAN: 9 781846 667664


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Ocean Dot-to-Dot Adventure / Fairyland Dot-to-Dot Adventure / Dinosaur Dot-to-Dot Adventure / Safari Dot-to-Dot Adventure Illustrator: Pen2Print Authors: Carrie Knights / Sally Hopgood

Join the dots to reveal what Max and Molly spot as they travel on four adventures. Once each of the dotto-dots, which vary in difficulty, is completed, they can then be colored in. ISBN: TBD EAN: TBD

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Specification: Book size: 107/8 in. x 81/2 in., 24 pp, full color, paperback, age 3+ SRP: $4.99

Junior How to Draw Junior How to Draw Wild Animals / Junior How to Draw Fairies / Junior How to Draw Baby Animals / Junior How to Draw Cars, Trucks & Planes Illustrator: Barry Green Author: Kate Thomson

Simple step-by-step illustrations make it easy for children to draw pictures related to their favorite topics in all manner of shapes, sizes and poses with confidence. Specification: Book size: 11 in. x 81/2 in., 24 pp, full color, paperback, age 5+

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