Welbeck Publishing Group - Children's Rights Catalogue (2021 – 2022) by Welbeck Publishing Group

Children’s Rights Catalogue

2021 – 2022

Children’s list covering science, nature, history, and hobbies for curious minds.

Cutting-edge gaming, pop culture, sport and music books for children.

High-end, beautifully illustrated children’s non-fiction.

Universal stories from debut and established writers to spark readers’ imagination.

WELCOME TO WELBECK CHILDREN’S Dear all, thank you for taking the time to look through our publishing program, which the children’s team are very excited about. As a small, dynamic and passionate team within the Welbeck Publishing Group, we are delighted to be showcasing our diverse, rich and inspiring books publishing over the next couple of years. We have five imprints: Welbeck Editions, Welbeck Children’s, Mortimer, Flame and Orange Mosquito, each with its own very clear definition. Our collective ambition is to work with our amazing authors and illustrators to publish entertaining, challenging, thought-provoking, original content matched with rich and stunning artwork, regardless of genre or age. From preschool picture books to illustrated non-fiction and adventure stories, from cooking for kids to taking pride for teens, we hope there will be a book to capture every reader’s attention with the ultimate aim to facilitate a life-long love of reading. Enjoy!

Design-led picture books perfect for the whole family, in partnership with Mosquito Books Barcelona.

Jane Harris Group Children’s Publisher

Picture books

First non-fiction

Older non-fiction

Activity

Gaming

Football

Fiction

All descriptions in this catalogue are correct at the time of going to press and are subject to alteration without any notice.

Artwork from What the Macaw Saw, Charlotte Guillain, Sam Usher (p7)

Picture Books

Picture Books 3+

MAZY THE MOVIE STAR Written by Isla Fisher Illustrated by Paula Bowles

Funny, reassuring story about having the confidence to be yourself – set in Hollywoof, a version of Hollywood populated entirely by dogs. First of three picture books written by actress and comedian Isla Fisher. Isla Fisher’s fiction series Marge in Charge was a bestseller in the UK and Australia.

UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80130-016-2 12 May 2022 251 x 280 mm

Hardback / Jacket 32 pages 500 words Fiction

In a gilded kennel lives a famous movie star named Mazy. While other dogs chase sticks at the park, Mazy chases her acting dreams. But then one morning Mazy’s agent delivers bad news. They are only giving acting jobs to pedigrees now. Can Mazy embrace what it is that makes her special and find her perfect role? Isla Fisher has worked in TV and film for 25 years. She has played many fun and different characters, but her favourite role is being a mummy to her three children and making up bedtime stories for them every night since they were born. Paula Bowles lives in Bristol, where she has worked as an illustrator for over 10 years. She used to work in a preschool, where she got to run around pretending to be a crocodile, went on Bear Hunts and made play-dough cakes.

Picture Books 3+

LET’S GO OUTSIDE! Written by Ben Lerwill Illustrated by Marina Ruiz

A non-fiction picture book celebrating the simple joys of spending time outside every day. Includes children and environments from across the globe. Simple, lyrical text encourages discussion between parent/carer and child, supplemented by discussion prompts and outdoor activity ideas in the endmatter. The great outdoors are waiting, ready to be filled with excitement and imagination. Explore the fun that can be had outdoors in all weathers and count how many children have gone outside to play in this joyful celebration of imaginative play and the simple pleasure of spending time outside everyday... and cosying up indoors at the end of the day.

UK RRP £12.99 978-1-91351-981-0 14 April 2022 260 x 250 mm

Hardback 32 pages 500 words Picture books

UK RRP £8.99 978 191351 980 3

Paperback

COMING SOON: Let’s Kick a Ball

At the end of this simple and lyrical picture book are discussion prompts and outdoor activity suggestions, all ready for parents and children to say... LET’S GO OUTSIDE! Ben Lerwill is a multi-award-winning travel writer based in Oxford. He has written for publications and websites including national newspapers, Rough Guides, National Geographic Traveller, and many more. His children’s books include Wildlives (Nosy Crow, 2019) and Climate Rebels and Wild Cities (both Puffin, 2020). Marina Ruiz graduated from the Cambridge School of Art with a Distinction in an MA in Children’s Book Illustration. Marina enjoys working with lyrical, more abstract narratives. She loves printmaking, and always tries to bring those magic textures and colour overlaps into her illustration work. Originally from Spain, Marina is now based in Cambridge, UK.

Picture Books 3+

DANCE LIKE A FLAMINGO

LEARN HOW TO MOVE AND GROOVE LIKE THE ANIMALS DO!

LEARN HOW TO MAKE A NOISE LIKE THE ANIMALS DO!

Written by Moria Butterfield Illustrated by Claudia Boldt

Written by Moria Butterfield Illustrated by Gwen Millward

Step-by-step illustrated actions help children copy the animals’ movements.

A fun, illustrated book for younger children exploring different types of animals across the world and the sounds they make!

Perfect for both one-to-one reading experiences or group settings such as nursery and preschool.

UK RRP £6.99 978-1-91351-928-5 2022 260 x 250 mm

Paperback 32 pages 1,000 words Picture books / Wildlife

Learn how to move and groove like the animals do with this bright, fun and silly book aimed at younger readers to engage them in movement! Scuttle sideways like a crab, leap like a lemur, and waggle dance like a bumble bee. Meet a collection of animals from around the world and discover how they move, and why. The book features a different creature on each spread, along with step-by-step actions to help the kids move just like the animal. Moira Butterfield’s list of children’s books includes many internationally-successful titles spanning non-fiction and fiction for all ages up to 11. Her books have featured on the national UK school curriculum. Claudia Boldt is a German illustrator based in London. Having graduated from Kingston University in 2007 with a Masters in Illustration, she has gone on to become a popular children’s book illustrator.

SING LIKE A WHALE

UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80338-009-4 5 August 2022 260 x 250 mm

Paperback 32 pages 1,000 words Picture books / Wildlife

Dynamic type and lively illustrations encourage children to try out the animal noises themselves, from the quietest peep to booming calls. Learn how to squeak, roar and hoot like the animals do with this bright, fun and silly book aimed at younger readers to engage them in exploring sound! Hoot like an owl, howl like a wolf, and sing like a whale. Everyone needs to get their message and feelings across, animals included! Meet a collection of 12 animals from around the world and discover the sounds they make, and why. Gwen Millward was brought up in Wales, after which she studied Illustration in Edinburgh. Her picture books include Guess What I Found In Dragon Wood (Puffin) and The Bog Baby (Egmont), among many more. She lives in Bristol with her young son.

Picture Books 4+

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WHAT THE MACAW SAW Written by Charlotte Guillain Illustrated by Sam Usher

Follow the lives of a colourful macaw family in the Amazon Rainforest as they witness thier habitat change around them. In gentle rhyming verse, this is a follow-up to What The Elephant Heard by Charlotte Guillain and Sam Usher. Includes extra non-fiction content on endangered macaws, the importance of the rainforest, the causes of deforestation, as well as what we can do to help. WHAT DID THE TREE SEE?

Told in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of a flock of colourful macaws as they live their lives in the Amazon rainforest. Through the voice of one of the macaws, we hear about the bounty of the rainforest, as well as the challenges they have faced – threatened by the destruction of their home through machinery and forest fires to make room for vast plantations. Still, there are some areas where the land is protected and they can live a life of freedom among the trees... perhaps in the future, humans will learn the true value of the forest once again?

HARDBACK 978-1-91351-901-8 UK RRP £12.99 PAPERBACK 978-1-91351-929-2 UK RRP £6.99

Charlotte Guillain writes fiction and non-fiction for children, including the George’s Amazing Adventures series, illustrated by award-winning illustrator Lee Wildish and featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. Her non-fiction picture book The Street Beneath My Feet was shortlisted for the UKLA Book Awards. Sam Usher has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award and longlisted for the Kate Greenaway medal. He is particularly admired for his technical drawing skill and prowess with watercolour. He lives in Somerset.

WHAT THE ELEPHANT HEARD HARDBACK 978-1-91351-908-7 UK RRP £12.99 PAPERBACK 978-1-80338-011-7 UK RRP £6.99

UK RRP £12.99 978-1-91351-973-5 29 September 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 32 pages 5,500 words Picture books

Picture Books 3+

PUPPY IN MY HEAD A BOOK ABOUT MINDFULNESS

Written and illustrated by Elise Gravel I’ve got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curious, or scared. And sometimes he gets excited... too excited! Ollie’s emotions can be overwhelming for both of us, so I use my breath, words, and actions to calm myself – and my puppy – right down. Do you have a puppy inside your head, too? Puppy in My Head, by award-winning author-illustrator Elise Gravel, helps children identify and deal with anxiety in an age-appropriate comic-style format. This book helps children identify and deal with anxiety using mindfulness, in an age-appropriate comic-style format. UK RRP £6.99 978-1-78956-119-7 March 2020 203 x 178 mm

Paperback 32 pages 300 words Picture books

Elise Gravel is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator based in Montreal, Quebec. Her books have most recently been listed on Bank Street College’s Best Books of the Year, Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books, and New York Public Library’s Best Books for Kids. Still a kid at heart, Elise loves creating quirky characters and teaching kids to embrace the qualities that make them different. She is the author-illustrator of over thirty books for children.

Picture Books 4+

I DON’T LIKE BIRTHDAY PARTIES!

Written by Maisha Oso Illustrated by Craig Shuttlewood

Written by Maureen Gaspari Illustrated by Siski Kalla

Publishing in time for Anti-Bullying Week in November 2021.

The book focuses on sensory overload within children, and the anxiety surrounding it, which is a relatively untapped area even though the disorder is a common one.

UK RRP £7.99 978-1-78956-268-2 16 September 2021 250 x 250 mm

Hardback 32 pages 600 words Picture books

More than anything, Lucas wants to enjoy birthday parties like his friends... but he is overwhelmed by all of the sights, sounds and sensations that come with celebrations. When he gets invited to a birthday party for his friend, he makes a brave plan to join in, thinking that he should act like everyone else. But when his plan fails, a new friend teaches him that there is more than one way to enjoy a birthday party… and that’s perfectly fine. Maureen Gaspari is a freelance writer and the creator of the website, Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child, which provides parenting support for those raising sensitive children with sensory challenges and anxiety, to help them shine. Siski Kalla is a freelance illustrator who has travelled the world, living in Thailand, the US and Chile, picking up inspiration along the way. Published books include Moon Journey and And By the Light of the Silvery Moon with Wonderbly.

BUSTER THE BULLY

Universal theme and rhyming text make this story a great way to discuss bullies – and bullying – with children.

UK RRP £6.99 978-1-78956-279-8 2 September 2021 230 x 250 mm

Hardback 32 pages Picture books / social issues

Buster is the big fish in a small pond: he is the bully of his fish tank who terrorizes all the smaller fish. But when he gets kicked out and sent to the ocean for his bullying behaviour, a shark bullies him! This rhyming picture book shows the perspective of both the bully and the bullied, within the same character, and clearly shows how someone could have a change of heart through experience and empathy. Maisha Oso is a former strategy and analytics professional from New York City. She now llives in Atlanta, GA with her husband and three young children. Craig Shuttlewood is an illustrator and storyteller dreaming up ideas from a garden studio in Brighton. With a background in fine art, he has exhibited original work in many galleries from London to New York. His debut book Who’s in the Tree That Shouldn’t Be? received a highly commended award at the Cambridgeshire Read it Again Awards.

Picture Books 2+

I’M A FEEL-O-SAUR Written by Lezlie Evans Illustrated by Kate Chappell

Explores emotions through appealing child characters dressed in dinosaur costumes. US-based author Lezlie Evans has a sales track of published books. Adorable art by UK-based illustrator Kate Chappell will ensure this book pops on bookstore shelves.

UK RRP 6.99 978-1-78956-210-1 4th February 2021 250 x 250 mm

Paperback 24 pages 500 words Picture books

I’m a Feel-o-saur is a fun rhyming romp through all the different feelings that kids (and all of us!) experience, from sad, to ‘hangry’, to happy. Specifically geared towards children aged 2 to 4, and introducing children dressed as dinosaurs with names like Grumpy-saurus, Happy-saurus, and Bored-o-saurus, this picture book is a great way to start conversations about feelings with the youngest readers. The final spread gives a quick overview of the best ways to handle each different emotion. This charming cast of diverse children characters, all dressed up in adorable dinosaur costumes, will reassure young readers that whatever their mood is today, it’s all OK! Lezlie Evans is the award-winning author of numerous picture books including Daddies Do (Sterling 2018), Finding Christmas (Albert Whitman 2017) and The Bunnies’ Picnic (Disney-Hyperion 2007). She is a member of The Washington D.C. Children’s Book Guild, mother of six, and grandmother of eight. Currently resides in Utah, United States. Kate Chappell is a freelance illustrator living and working from her home in Lincolnshire. A lover of all animals (especially dogs!) and often inspired by people she knows, Kate uses gouache, pencil crayon and Photoshop to create fun, dynamic characters and illustrations. She likes to include an element of humour in her work whenever possible.

Picture Books 3+

THE BIGGEST THING OF ALL Written by Kathryn Thurman Illustrated by Romina Galotta

This important story reminds us that special people are always with us in the form of the love they leave behind. A gentle way to discuss the loss of a loved one with children.

UK RRP £6.99 978-1-78312-844-0 11 November 2021 230 x 250 mm

Paperback 32 pages 500 words Picture books / Personal & social issues

Lily loves helping in Grandma’s beautiful garden. She and Grandpa help make sure everything’s growing strong. One day, Grandpa lets her in on a secret: pointing to an ant, he says that everything is a part of something bigger. One ant is part of a colony. One rain drop becomes part of the ocean. One star is part of the universe. When Lily’s Grandma passes away suddenty, Lily struggles to deal with and understand her grief. She comes to realize that they are all part of something bigger - a family - and that LOVE is the biggest thing of all. Kathryn Thurman is a writer and fine artist. Her first picture book A Garden for Pig was featured on Smithsonian’s website as one of the top ten children’s books about food. When she’s not writing or painting, she’s growing all kinds of vegetables and hanging out with her family and their pug, who wears wheels. Romina Galotta is an illustrator, passionate foodie, and world traveler. She graduated in graphic design from the University of Buenos Aires, and in 2019 she decided to take a chance to pursue her dream and move full-on into children’s book illustration. She works mostly with watercolors and colored pencils and has a fascination with, and dedication to, her craft. She currently resides in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Artwork from The Calm Book, Alex Allan, Anne Wilson, Sarah Davies (p19)

First non-fiction

First Non-fiction UK RRP £5.99 978-1-91351-972-8 28 April 2022 137 x 113 mm

Hardback 144 pages 5,500 words People & Places

SMALL AND MIGHTY BOOKS SERIES

Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can’t get enough of their favourite topic.

COMING SOON: BOOK OF BUGS

BOOK OF RAINFORESTS BOOK OF SHARKS

BOOK OF THE HUMAN BODY

SMALL AND MIGHTY BOOK OF DINOSAURS 978-1-83935-136-5 . 28 April 2022

SMALL AND MIGHTY BOOK OF OCEANS 978-1-83935-137-2 . 28 April 2022

SMALL AND MIGHTY BOOK OF PLANET EARTH 978-1-83935-139-6 . 28 April 2022

SMALL AND MIGHTY BOOK OF SPACE 978-1-83935-138-9 . 28 April 2022

First Non-fiction 6+

ALL THINGS CHANGE NATURE’S RHYTHMS, FROM SPROUTING SEEDS TO SHINING STARS Written by Anna Claybourne Illustrated by Sarah Edmonds A holistic approach, covering geology, biology, ecology, and more, with captivating illustrations that show a moment of change, such as a sunny sky becoming stormy. Explores the philosophical and emotional aspects of change, how we can accept it, embrace it and derive meaning from it. All Things Change is a lyrical and beautifully illustrated book looking at the many different processes of change in the natural world, covering geology, ecology, biology and more. It also embraces the philosophical topic of change: How do we approach changes that make us feel sad? How do we cope with changes we can’t control?

UK RRP £12.99 978-1-91351-907-0 2 September 2021 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 64 pages 12,000 words Nature / Wildlife

Ideal for children to explore independently or with parents, it holds a special appeal for anyone struggling to find stability in a rapidly changing world. Anna Claybourne is the author of numerous books on the natural world for young readers, including the Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of Planet Earth. She is the winner of several awards, including the ASE Book of the Year Award, and the Times Educational Supplement Senior Information Book Award for her title The World of Shakespeare. Sarah Edmonds is a freelance illustrator on projects with publishers, museums, national parks and charities. Alongside this, her collection of playful illustrated gifts has grown and is sold online and in gift shops.

First Non-fiction 3+

THINGS THAT GO SERIES

Written by Bryony Davies and Catherine Veitch Illustrated by Maria Brzozowska Labels pick out different parts of the scenes and reveal interesting facts about the featured vehicles, making it an engaging reading experience for both parent and child. Discover record-breaking cars, ships from all around the world and some of the more surprising things to have flown – including flying cars and jet packs. Filled with hundreds of wonderfully illustrated trucks, submarines, rockets and other moving machines, each book concludes with a ‘fun facts’ section and a search-and-find feature. Maria Brzozowska is a Polish artist and illustrator. She combines digital aids with traditional painting techniques to produce beautiful imagery for children’s books. With vivid colours and a knack for detail, her take on the world of vehicles is sure to delight parents and children alike.

246 x 189 mm Paperback

PLANES! (AND OTHER THINGS THAT FLY) 978-1-78312-834-1 UK RRP £7.99

BOATS! (AND OTHER THINGS THAT FLOAT) 978-1-78312-835-8 UK RRP £7.99

TRUCKS! (AND OTHER THINGS WITH WHEELS) 978-1-78312-702-3 UK RRP £7.99

96 pages 5-8,000 words

First Non-fiction 6+

INTERVIEW WITH A SHARK

AND OTHER OCEAN GIANTS TOO

AND OTHER CLAWED BEASTS TOO

Written by Andy Seed Illustrated by Nick East

Humorous bite-sized text great for reluctant and emerging readers.

With jovial and silly illustrations, this book is perfect for engaging emerging readers.

If you could talk to animals, what would you ask?

Information is presented in a conversational manner allowing readers to explore different styles and manners of writing.

Get familiar with 10 extraordinary ocean giants as they step up to the mic and share their habits, behaviour, likes and dislikes, favourite foods, and more. Each animal has its own story to tell... and its own attitude!

UK RRP £9.99 978-1-78312-567-8 13 May 2021 246 x 189 mm

Hardback 48 pages 6,700 words Non-fiction

INTERVIEW WITH A TIGER

If you could talk to animals, what would you ask?

UK RRP £9.99 978-1-78312-566-1 September 2020 246 x 189 mm

Hardback 48 pages 6,700 words Non-fiction

Features ‘interviews’ with a great white shark, blue whale, orca, sunfish, giant squid, narwhal, manta ray, octopus, conger eel, and angler fish. Plus, ideas for how to do your bit to help endangered species.

In this fun and fact-filled book, bite-sized text in a question-and-answer format is paired with colourful and engaging illustrations throughout, perfect for emerging or reluctant readers, or any young animal enthusiast who enjoys a bit of humour! Features ‘interviews’ with a tiger, wolf, honey badger, giant armadillo, lion, jaguar, giant anteater, snow leopard, polar bear, and three-toed sloth. Plus, ideas for how to do your bit to help endangered species.

Andy Seed is a Blue Peter award-winning author who has written books for adults and children, and gets most of his ideas from his love of reading. Nick East is a museum and exhibition designer turned illustrator, known for his Toto the Ninja Cat series. He has been shortlisted for several awards.

Get familiar with 10 fierce and furry beasts as they step up to the mic and share their habits, behaviour, likes and dislikes, favourite foods, and more. Each animal has its own story to tell… and its own attitude!

COMING SOON: Interview with a Giant Panda and Other Endangered Animals Too (2023) Interview with a Penguin and Other Brilliant Birds (2024) and Interview with a Gorilla and Other Amazing Apes (2025)

First Non-fiction 5+

THE HAPPY BOOK UNDERSTANDING YOUR FEELINGS Written by Alex Allan Illustrated by Anne Wilson Consultant: Sarah Davies Pages focus on different emotions using different colours in a fun, immediate and accessible way reminiscent of Disney’s Inside Out. Mini science sections explain clearly what happens in your brain and body with each emotion. The perfect gift for a child starting school. Emotional health is increasingly part of school curricula due to its contribution to academic progress.

UK RRP £7.99 978-1-78312-546-3 23 July 2020 228 x 262 mm

Paperback 32 pages 2,000 words Non-fiction / Personal & Social Issues

The Happy Book is a playful, warm and inviting activity picture book designed to encourage children to pay attention to their moods, and learn to express their thoughts and feelings rather than hide them away. Top tips help young children to process their emotions, while mini science sections explain simply what happens in the brain and body. Alex Allan has worked in children’s publishing for twenty years, lives in London and has three children. Anne Wilson received an MA in Illustration from Central Saint Martins. In 2011 she won the Serco Prize for Illustration and has published books with Quarto and Lonely Planet Kids, amongst others. Sarah Davis is a child psychotherapist, with an MA in Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling. Sarah has been the Young Person’s Mental Health Lead for a charity in Hackney and has worked as a children’s editor and consultant.

First Non-fiction 5+

THE CALM BOOK

UNDERSTANDING YOUR BUSY BRAIN Written by Alex Allan Illustrated by Anne Wilson Consultant: Sarah Davies Full of playful, interactive coping strategies that will help children to examine their anxieties in a fresh, objective way, and move towards overcoming them. An ideal tool for children struggling with anxiety or anger issues, that helps them take ownership of their feelings. Includes a page at the end of the book with links to resources for parents and carers. UK RRP £7.99 978-1-78312-628-6 15 April 2021 228 x 262 mm

Paperback 32 pages 2,000 words Non-fiction / Personal & Social Issues

Emotional health and mental resilience is increasingly part of school curricula due to its contribution to academic progress. Follow-up to The Happy Book. The Calm Book is a friendly and engaging picture book to help young children understand their feelings using simple science. Featuring mindfulness tips, breathing exercises and calming craft activities, it gives children the ability to take charge of their own emotional state and the tools to become more resilient.

First Non-fiction 5+

A FRIEND TO NATURE

ACTIVITIES AND INSPIRATION TO CONNECT WITH THE WILD WORLD Written by Laura Knowles Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon A beautifully illustrated compendium to inspire a new generation to connect more closely to nature. Includes a mix of outdoor activities, nature facts, poems and quotes. ‘A call to arms for the next generation of ecowarriors, full of practical ideas and activities to encourage wildlife and a love of the natural world’ - The Bookseller An illustrated book celebrating the natural world and ways to appreciate it, filled with practical activities and ideas to help wildlife and the environment on your doorstep and worldwide. UK RRP £8.99 978-1-80338-007-0 9 June 2021 246 x 189 mm

Paperback 72 pages 13,000 words Wildlife

Starting with a pledge in poetic form, this book is a call to arms for the next generation of peaceful ecowarriors. Broken down into sections of activities, each lyrically relates back to the metaphor of being a friend to nature. The activities themselves are short and fun, with a few more extensive projects mixed in. These are interspersed with nature quotes, poetry, and other thought-provoking musings, as well as pieces of simple non-fiction information, such as the life cycle of a frog, a butterfly, a cross section of a flowering plant, and why you should always wish on a dandelion clock.

First Non-fiction 6+

FUNNY BUMS, FREAKY BEAKS AND OTHER INCREDIBLE CREATURE FEATURES

Written by Sean Taylor & Alex Morss Illustrated by Sarah Edmonds Featured in the Guardian’s ‘Children’s Books of the Month’ feature. Explore adaptation and diversity through the amazing features of over 100 animals. Carries the underlying message that everybody and everything is strange and wonderful in its own way – difference should be celebrated! Written by unique author combo Alex Morss and Sean Taylor. Sean brings a lyrical, child-focused quality to the writing, while practicing ecologist Alex ensures the information covered is the most current and relevant in the children’s book market. UK RRP £7.99 978-1-80338-005-6 14 April 2022 280 x 230 mm

Paperback 48 pages 10,000 words Wildlife

‘The child-appeal of Funny Bums, Freaky Beaks and Other Incredible Creature Features isn’t limited to the title’ – The Guardian A delightful compendium of all the most unusual and unexpected features in the animal kingdom, from puzzling toes to weird ears, and all the other body parts in between! These creatures have strange features – but they all serve a very useful purpose! This charming book carries the underlying message that everybody and everything is strange and wonderful in its own way – difference should be celebrated!

Artwork from Islands, Ben Lerwill, Zhang Li (p26)

Older non-fiction

Older non-fiction 8+

BRIGHT NEW WORLD

BUILDING A BETTER PLANET Written by Cindy Forde Illustrated by Bethany Lord Unique new take on environmental and social awareness that focuses on the amazing possible future rather than just the negatives. Inspires children to take action against climate change, poverty, inequality and pollution. Stunning illustrations show a glimpse into a possible amazing eco-friendly future.

UK RRP £16.99

978-1-91351-949-0 21 July 2022 340 x 260 mm

Bright New World is a lavishly illustrated glimpse into a future not too far from our own time – a world in which today’s children have grown up and tackled the world’s most pressing social and environmental problems. In a series of lush, detailed scenes, readers will enter a world of solar-powered vehicles, regenerated rainforests, skyscraper farms, insectbased snacks, recovering coral reefs, wave-powered electricity, and much more. Hardback 80 pages 10,000 words Nature / Science & Technology

Bright New World’s ‘solarpunk’ vision may be bold and optimistic, but everything in the book is based on genuine science, including many projects which are currently being developed. Once readers have seen the possible bright future, they will also learn all about the perils facing the Earth, as well as the solutions to each problem, with practical steps that they can take to help save the planet and make the dream a reality. Cindy Forde is the founder of Planetari, the organisation dedicated to worldwide environmental education. She has worked with the UN, the government and numerous NGOs. She was CEO of the Cambridge Science Centre and Managing Director of the Blue Marine Foundation.

Older non-fiction 7+

DEEP

DIVE INTO HIDDEN WORLDS Written and illustrated by Jess McGeachin Covers diverse topics within one vibrantly illustrated book: nature,geology, astronomy, archaeology, and biology with a sprinkling of philosophy. The first in a three book series by Australian authorillustrator JessMc Geachin. What hidden worlds lie beneath your feet? Or in the deepest parts of the ocean, where not even sunlight can reach? Come on a journey to meet glowing deepsea creatures, zombie-making fungi and the trillions of tiny workers that live inside your own body. But be warned, things can get a little strange in the deep... Deep is an illustrated non-fiction book that explores the places hardest to reach, from the molten depths of our planet to the frigid depths of outer space. Linking seemingly diverse subject matter, it invites the reader to explore worlds hidden from view. UK RRP £14.99 978-1-91351-948-3 17 February 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 64 pages 7,000 words Nature / Science & Technology

Jess McGeachin is an author and illustrator of picture books and non fiction who is inspired by the natural world, and who loves crafting stories full of hidden details that the reader can keep finding well after the first look. His debut picture book, Fly (Penguin Random House), was shortlisted for the World Illustration awards, Queensland Literary Awards and the 2020 Children’s Book Council of Australia Crichton Award. He is also the author-illustrator of The Lost Library (Puffin) and Colin Collects Colors (Little Bee Books). He lives and works in Melbourne, Australia.

COMING SOON: High

Older non-fiction 4+

ISLANDS

EXPLORE THE WORLD’S MOST UNIQUE PLACES Written by Ben Lerwill Illustrated by Li Zhang Stunning illustration and engaging text make this a book to explore the world with. Truly cross-curricular, spanning wildlife, habitats, geography, geology, history, cultures, and technology. Remote, mysterious, exotic, unforgettable: islands are captivating and unique places. But what makes them so special? Take a trip across the globe to explore 18 of the world’s most intriguing islands and discover their stories.

UK RRP £12.99 978-1-91351-915-5 26 May 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 48 pages 9,000 words People & Places

Some islands are busy, bustling homes to many people, while others have almost no life at all. Some are covered in thick jungle, others in freezing ice. Some are millions of years old, and others are brand new. Islands come in countless shapes and sizes, and this book lets you explore. Turn the pages to climb their mountains, swim in their seas, discover their histories, wonder at their treasures – and above all, be inspired. Ben Lerwill is a multi-award-winning travel writer and children’s author based in Oxford. He’s a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers and has written for publications including Rough Guides and National Geographic Traveller. Li Zhang is originally from China but is based in New York. She draws on a whole range of influences from pop artists like David Hockney through to traditional Chinese painting.

COMING SOON:

Rivers – Publishing UK 2023

Older non-fiction 6+

AN INVITATION TO THE BALLET THEATRE Written by Charlotte Guillain Illustrated by Helen Shoesmith

Readers can open the envelope and remove their very own invitation to tour the theatre Large gatefolds open up to reveal even more information Open the envelope to discover your very own invitation to the ballet theatre, asking you to take a tour and peek behind the scenes to see what goes on between performances. Explore the lesser-known areas of the theatre, suchf as the shoe room, the rehearsal studio and the healthcare suite. Open the gatefolds to display the costume department, the set-building workshops and a performance live on stage. Learn about famous ballets such as Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake as you turn the pages. With beautifully intricate illustrations, you’ll discover more wonderful details each time you return. Charlotte Guillain writes fiction and non-fiction for children, including the George’s Amazing Adventures series, illustrated by award-winning artist Lee Wildish and featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. She lives in Oxfordshire. Helen Shoesmith is based in Lancashire and has a Masters in Illustration for Children. She always starts with a sketchbook before colouring her images digitally, and her favourite part of the process is adding in the detail.

UK RRP £16.99

978-1-91351-916-2 1 September 2022 300 x 240 mm

Hardback 48 pages 4,500 words Dance

Older non-fiction 7+

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 TREES Written by Ben Lerwill Illustrated by Kaja Kajfež

Includes a beautiful central gatefold that opens up to show all 80 trees and how they are linked. Where can you find Methuselah, the oldest tree in the world? Why is the baobab’s trunk so fat? Can trees really warn each other that something is about to eat them? This book is a visual celebration of the huge variety of trees found across the world from those you know to those you almost certainly don’t. Taking the reader on a beautiful journey, it reveals trees that give us food and medicine, ancient legends, recordbreaking trees and more.

UK RRP £14.99 978-1-91351-935-3 3 March 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 72 pages (64 pp + gatefold) 12,000 words Music

Ben Lerwill is a multi-award-winning travel writer based in Oxford. He has written for publications and websites including national newspapers, Rough Guides, National Geographic Traveller, and many more. His children’s books include Wildlives (Nosy Crow, 2019) and Climate Rebels and Wild Cities (both Puffin, 2020). Kaja Kajfež is an illustrator from Croatia. Having studied at University North in Croatia, she set up her own studio, focussing on illustration, lettering and surface pattern design. Besides doing her dream job, Kaja loves to take long walks in nature, scroll through old picture books, listen to online concerts and spend time with her dog.

COMING SOON:

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 ENDANGERED ANIMALS 978-1-80338-022-3 UK RRP £14.99

Older non-fiction 7+

AROUND THE WORLD 80 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Written by Nancy Dickmann Illustrated by Sue Downing

Includes a beautiful central gatefold that opens up to display the musical ‘family tree’, showing how the musical instruments are connected to each other. How do you play a bass that’s 3.5 metres tall? Can you turn a cave’s stalactites into an organ? (spoiler alert: yes, you can!) The book covers traditional instruments from various cultures, such as the gamelan and mbira, as well as the creations of modern artists and musicians. Nancy Dickmann is an experienced children’s non-fiction writer, a Mastermind champion, and a classically trained pianist who now teaches piano to children and also dabbles in cello, guitar and ukulele. UK RRP £14.99 978-1-91351-935-3 3 March 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 72 pages (64 pp + gatefold) 12,000 words Music

Sue Downing studied at Edinburgh College of Art and has worked as a designer and maker of jewellery, greeting cards and wrapping paper, as well as a character developer and freelance illustrator.

COMING SOON: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 FESTIVALS 978-1-91351-988-9 UK RRP £14.99

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 STRUCTURES

Older non-fiction

THE WORLD BOOK

EXPLORE THE FACTS, STATS AND FLAGS OF EVERY COUNTRY Written by Joe Fullman Illustrated by Rose Blake Features key facts, stats and flags on every single country in the world. Rather than being an atlas, this title works more like an almanac of fascinating information, containing geography, history, food, sport, wildlife, art and culture. Encourages interest in visiting different places and experiencing different cultures – especially relevant for today’s homebound readers. Where would you like to visit next? Take a tour of every single country in the world within the pages of The World Book. Packed with facts, stats and flags – explore different cultures and the best things to see, do and taste on this planet. Find out how to say ‘good morning’ in Maltese, the most popular dishes in Colombian cuisine, and where you can see over 60 species of hummingbird. Seek out the tallest mountain, the longest river, and everything in between. Joe Fullman is an experienced children’s author and has written about a wide range of subjects from travel guides for Rough Guides and Lonely Planet, among others, to history, science, music, cooking and maps. UK RRP £19.99 978-1-78312-611-8 14 October 2021 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 208 pages 20,000 words Non-fiction, People & Places

Rose Blake is a London-based illustrator and artist who was awarded the D&AD Best New Blood Award and was recently shortlisted for the AOI prize and The World Illustration Awards. Her clients include Penguin Random House, the New York Times, Thames & Hudson, and the Guardian, among others.

Older non-fiction 8+

EARTH CLOCK

THE HISTORY OF OUR PLANET IN 24 HOURS Written by Tom Jackson Illustrated by Nic Jones Charting the formation of Earth and the evolution of life through the analogy of a 24-hour clock. Features stunning full bleed illustrated scenes that really bring that early period of our world to life. Our planet has been spinning in the blackness of Space for 4.5 billion years. People have only been around for a tiny part of it. But what happened before we arrived on the scene? Before animals, dinosaurs and even trees? Imagine if we could discover Earth’s history in one day…

UK RRP £15.99 978-1-78312-798-6 23 June 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 64 pages 10,000 words Science & Nature

Starting the clock from the formation of the Earth, we can discover each significant moment in time on the clock, counting down to midnight. Earth Clock covers the most interesting and high-impact moments of our planet’s geological history with stunning, detailed illustrations, while charting the evolution of life on Earth, from ancient single-celled organisms to the species we know today, until modern humans appear – at just four seconds to midnight. What will tomorrow bring? Tom Jackson has written and contributed to many books covering everything from axolotls to zoroastrianism, including titles such as So You Want to Build a Human and Basher Science: Engineering. His specialties are natural history, technology and all things scientific. Nic Jones graduated from the University of Bolton with a degree in Animation and Illustration. She often finds herself inspired by the intricacy and beauty of the natural world, and applies this to her illustration and design. Nic has illustrated the charming flip book North Pole / South Pole.

Older non-fiction 7+

PLANET UNDER PRESSURE

HOW IS GLOBALISATION CHANGING THE WORLD AND WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PROTECT IT? Written by Nancy Dickmann Series of 4 titles. An engaging introduction to the world’s growing population and globalisation, the challenges that these present, and the consequences for the natural world. Vivid photographs and engaging illustrations and diagrams bring the subject matter to life. Earth’s population is growing – but whose planet is it? As the number of people who call Earth home increases, habitats are destroyed in order to build homes and grow food to feed the world’s population.

UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78312-600-2 2 27 May 2021 246 x 189 mm

Hardback 64 pages 7,600 words Environment / People

Taking a balanced look at topics such as the global food chain and food miles, tourism, migration and the refugee crisis, and international responses to natural disasters and pandemics, the book also includes positive suggestions to enable readers to make a difference, and project ideas to help them engage with the subject. It explores the gap between the world’s richest and poorest people, globalisation and the positive and negative consequences of our interconnected world. Nancy Dickmann grew up in the USA, but she has now lived in England long enough to think that cold and rain are normal. Before becoming an author, she worked as an editor and publisher of children’s books. Now she writes books on a wide range of topics, including animals, space, history, health and explorers.

Older non-fiction 8+

SKYGAZING

EXPLORE THE SKY IN THE DAY AND NIGHT Written by Anna Claybourne Illustrated by Kerry Hyndman With a double cover, one half of the book is focused on the sky during the day, while if you turn the book over the other half focuses on the sky at night. Written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne. Illustrated by Kerry Hyndman, illustrator of Survivors (Faber & Faber, 2017) and winner of the Blue Peter Book Award. What do you see when you look up at the sky? It may seem like a big, empty space, but it’s busier than you think. From clouds and stars, to birds, planes and everything in between – there’s a whole sky to explore. Skygazing is a double-sided book full of incredible cross-curricular information, fun activities, and beautiful illustrated scenes to enjoy. Discover why the sky is blue, early experiments in flight, and how helicopters stay aloft, before flipping the book to read all about the night sky. Find out how to read the stars, spot the night’s flying creatures and see the colours of the aurora borealis. Anna Claybourne is the author of numerous books on the natural world for young readers, including the Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of Planet Earth, the Survival Skills Handbook and many more. She is the winner of several awards, including the ASE Book of the Year Award, and the Times Educational Supplement Senior Information Book Award for her title The World of Shakespeare. UK RRP £8.99 978-1-80338-006-3 3 February 2022 280 x 230 mm

Paperback 64 pages 13,000 words Science / Wildlife

Kerry Hyndman has created rich, textured illustrations for a number of clients including The Times, BBC, and Waitrose, as well as other publishers. She illustrated Faber & Faber’s Survivors, which won the Blue Peter Book Award 2017.

Older non-fiction 9+

DO NO HARM

A PAINFUL HISTORY OF MEDICINE Written by Nick Arnold Illustrated by Steph von Reiswitz Delightfully Gothic artwork brings this history of world medicine to life. Covers topics from vaccination to amputations, leachesto leper colonies – discover how medicine has developed across the centuries. Includes surprising and little-known stories, such as how it was once thought that victims of drowning could be revived by pumping smoke up their bottoms and how toads were once used as pregnancy tests.

UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78312-667-5 14 October 2021 220 x 170 mm

Hardback 128 pages 23,000 words History / General Interest

For the gruesomely curious or medically minded, this romp through the history of medicine packs in the fascinating and often macabre ideas and practices employed during humanity’s constant battle against illness and injury. Discover the pills and potions that often did more harm than good, the bizarre treatments and torturous surgeries. As well as finding strange and little-known stories, readers will also develop a deeper understanding of the pioneers and pivotal discoveries that paved the way for the modern medicine we often take for granted today. Nick Arnold is bestselling author of the Horrible Science series as well as being a professional historian. Stephanie von Reiswitz is an artist and illustrator with a penchant for the mysterious and the darkly funny. Educated in Brussels and London, she graduated from Central St Martin’s. Her work tends includes pictures, comics, murals, animation, and installations.

Older non-fiction 8+

WE ARE THE ROMANS

MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE HISTORY

Written by David Long Illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan

The first in an illustrated history series focusing on the different people and their roles within that civilization. Each spread features a different character who tells the reader about their life, job, and place in society.

UK RRP £7.99 978-1-78312-710-8 17 February 2022 250 x 216 mm

Paperback 64 pages 10,000 words History

Allows the reader to build up a picture of life at that time as a whole, stimulating comparisons between different roles, and between life then and now. Written by David Long, highly acclaimed non-fiction author, winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2017 for Survivors (Faber & Faber). Step back in time to Ancient Rome and meet some of the many people who lived, worked, and played during that time. From a young slave boy to a fierce gladiator, a musician to a wealthy lady, and a mosaic artist to the emperor himself – each one will share with you the story of their own daily life. Together, they are the Romans. Featuring 19 different characters from Roman times, as well as an introduction to the Roman world, a map of the empire and a timeline of key events, this book provides a new angle on a classic subject, bringing the ancient world to life.

WE ARE THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS

UK RRP £7.99 978-1-78312-836-5 21 July 2022 250 x 216 mm

Paperback 64 pages 10,000 words History

Step back in time to Ancient Egypt and meet some of the many people who lived, worked, and played during that time. From a necropolis builder to a tomb robber, a brewer to an embalmer, and a slave girl to the Pharaoh himself – each one will share with you the story of their own daily life. Together, they are the Ancient Egyptians. Featuring 19 different characters from Ancient Egyptian times, as well as an introduction to the Ancient Egyptian world, a key to decoding hieroglyphics and a timeline of key events, this book provides a new angle on a classic subject, bringing the ancient world to life. David Long is a highly acclaimed, internationally published author of nonfiction for both children and adults, whose engaging, imaginative and well-informed books reflect an unquenchable thirst for those events and personalities that illuminate the past. Allen Fatimaharan is a FAB prize finalist, whose debut picture book, My Hair (Faber, 2019), was longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2020 and shortlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize 2020.

Older non-fiction 7+

ONE MILLION INSECTS Written by Isabel Thomas Illustrated by Lou Baker Smith

Discover the huge variety of insects within a playfully designed and illustrated compendium. Each section represents one insect order. Includes information on why insects are so vitally important to humans and the rest of the natural world, and what we can do to help protect them. Did you know that without insects, humankind could not survive? This illustrated, fact-filled title explores the huge variety of insects on the planet, with a focus on what makes an insect an insect, the differences between the groups, and why insects are the most important animal group on Earth.

UK RRP £x.x ISBN 2022 mm

Hardback x pages x,000 words Non-fiction

Broken down into sections exploring each of the main types of insect, each section takes a different, playfully visual approach to really capture the character of the insects in the order being explored. As well as including practical advice for observing insects safely, a section at the back of the book describes ways to help insects and encourage them into a garden no matter how small. Isabel Thomas is an award-winning science and nature writer. She is the author of more than 150 books for children. Her critically-acclaimed picture book Moth: An Evolution Story, illustrated by Daniel Egnéus, was awarded the 2020 AAAS Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books. Lou Baker Smith is a multi-skilled illustrator, designer and photographer who has created books, apps, greetings cards and product and graphic design.

Older non-fiction 7+

30 TRILLION CELLS Written by Isabel Thomas Illustrated by Dawn Cooper

An in-depth look at the intricate machine that is the human body, beautifully illustrated. Covers all the body’s major systems. Looks at the human body as a microbiome, host to trillions of ‘good’ microbes that help us function. Did you know that the number of microorganisms in your body outnumber your own cells by 10 to 1? Or that every second, your body produces around 25 million new cells? Or that a human being has fewer chromosomes than, wait for it… a pineapple! 30 Trillion Cells provides a detailed look at the topic of the human body, covering of the body’s major systems and organs, as well as looking at the cellular level and at the genetics that play a part in making us who we are. Readers will also explore the human body as a microbiome, discovering the trillions of ‘good’ microbes that live on and within us, doing their bit to keep us healthy. Features expansive, artistic illustration that is as beautiful to look at as it is educational.

UK RRP £14.99

978-1-80338-013-1 4 August 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 64 pages 15,000 words Science

Older non-fiction 8+

INTERVIEW WITH CLEOPATRA AND OTHER FAMOUS RULERS Written by Andy Seed Illustrated by Gareth Conway Q&A format is easy and entertaining to read. A new humorous series to take the baton from Horrible Histories. Collections of interviews allow inclusion of individuals from across cultures. If you could go back in time and talk to famous rulers from the past, what would you ask? Brave animal interviewer and author Andy Seed has adapted his incredible ‘tranimalator’ device into a time machine, allowing him to go back and talk to all kinds of figures from history! Get to know 10 famous rulers who take time out of their busy schedules to answer all sorts of (very nosy) questions about their actions and unique perspectives. Discover the good, the bad, and the unexpected as each ruler reveals the truth about their lives – and attempts to find out about the future!

UK RRP £7.99

978-1-78312-831-0 12 May 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 128 pages 10,000 words History / Humour

Perfect for fans of the Horrible Histories books, this series offers a fun, fresh take on history, featuring true stories from historical figures from across the world such as Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, Boudica, Harald Bluetooth, Genghis Khan and more – plus bonus facts about key events in each ruler’s life. Andy Seed is a Blue Peter award-winning author, based in Gloucestershire. He has written both adult and children books and has been writing since 2000. He says he gets most of his ideas from his own love of reading. Andy is the author of the popular Q&A Animals series: Interview with a Tiger and Other Clawed Beasts Too and Interview with a Shark and Other Ocean Creatures Too.

Older non-fiction 8+

SCIENCE MUSEUM

8+ SCIENCE MUSEUM

THE BOOK OF INVENTIONS

THE BOOK OF DISCOVERIES

INCREDIBLE BREAKTHROUGHS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

UK RRP £16.99

978-1-78312-557-9

2 September 2021 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 112 pages 18,000 words Science & Technology / History

INCREDIBLE BREAKTHROUGHS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

Written by Tim Cooke Illustrated by Drew Bardana

Produced in association with the Science Museum, which welcomes over 3 million visitors every year.

Key discoveries and breakthroughs in human knowledge described in this stunning illustrated book.

Covers core subjects such as the industrial revolution, road and rail transport, flight, space travel, energy and power, computing and the internet, all of which tie in with Science Museum exhibits.

Includes fascinating discoveries from more recent times, such as genomic engineering and gravity waves.

Explore the world’s most significant, innovative and amazing technological inventions in association with the Science Museum. Find out how, when and why the inventions which we take for granted today happened, and learn more about the people who created them. Discover how the cutting-edge technology of today exists because of the long line of inventions and discoveries that came before. See inside mysterious machines to uncover how they function and what special materials they are made from.

UK RRP £16.99 978-1-78312-594-4 2 September 2021 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 112 pages 18,000 words Science & Technology / History

Featuring more than 40 discoveries, from gravity to the circulation of the blood, the Big Bang to the movement of subatomic particles, this brilliant STEMthemed read will get kids interested in the fundamental ideas and laws that make the world go round. Tim Cooke as written more than 250 books over a publishing career spanning 30 years, including a number of awardwinning non-fiction books for children and adults. Drew Bardana is an illustrator from Portland, US. His illustrations are created with traditional and digital media, using hand-drawn lines, big colourful shapes and artful textures. His work has been published in newspapers, magazines and children’s books.

Older non-fiction 10+

MAX YOUR MONEY EARN IT, GROW IT, USE IT!

Written by Larry Hayes & Rachel Provest Illustrated by Chris Madden A fun and accessible practical guide to help children develop good money sense. Chapterised according to key topics, accompanied by illustrations throughout that make this an engaging and accessible read for an older child who wants to learn about the history of money, how to earn money and manage their own finances. Features bright and fun infographics that present key concepts clearly and succinctly.

UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78312-613-2 26 May 2022 220 x 170 mm

Hardback 128 pages 25,000 words Children’s reference

Max Your Money introduces the subject of money and finance to older children. Broken into three key sections, the book guides young readers through essential concepts relating to money that will help them become more financially astute and confident about money matters. Practical tips are broken up with fascinating rags-to-riches stories (and vice versa) as well as snapshots of major financial events, such as the great crashes, hyper-inflation and famous forgery cases. This ensures that the book retains human interest throughout. The closing chapter explores the topic from a moral and philosophical perspective, offering the reader a holistic understanding on how to become a financially responsible person. Laurence Hayes is an economy writer and father and runs a finance company. Rachel Provest is based in Singapore and is director of a private equity fund with over 20 years’ experience in the finance sector. Chris Madden is a Durham-born cartoonist, illustrator, photographer, ceramicist and writer, whose career has spanned over 30 years.

Older non-fiction 60 SECOND GENIUS: SCIENCE 978-1-83935-055-9 UK RRP £9.99

60 SECOND GENIUS: TECHNOLOGY 978-1-83935-063-4 UK RRP £10.99

10+

60 SECOND GENIUS BITE-SIZE FACTS TO MAKE LEARNING FUN AND FAST Written by Jon Richards Fast-paced, fact-filled learning on core topics Short sections filled with fun facts makes big subjects easy to digest Clear, exciting illustrations bring each topic to life Pull-out wall chart increases interaction, letting readers tick off their progress

60 SECOND GENIUS: PLANET EARTH 978-1-83935-062-7 UK RRP £10.99

60 SECOND GENIUS: TECHNOLOGY 978-1-83935-054-2 UK RRP £9.99

Learn everything about anything in 60 seconds! This series is packed with all the key info on four key topics, broken down into fun, fascinating bite-size facts. Focussing on the worlds of Science, History, Technology and Planet Earth, each book is packed with non-nonsense core info for young readers. Key subjects are clearly explained using colourful graphics and easy-to-follow text. Scattered throughout the book are ‘Now Try This!’ panels where readers can take their understanding even further by carrying out simple activities and projects. There’s even a pull-out wall chart to record their progress in each subject. It’s the ideal way to go from newcomer to know-it-all in record time!

237 x 185 mm Flexi cover 128 pages

10,000 words Science / Technology / History

Older non-fiction X+

HOW WE LIVED IN ANCIENT TIMES MEET EVERYDAY CHILDREN THROUGHOUT HISTORY Written by Ben Hubbard Illustrated by Christiane Engel A fantastic new way to learn about the rich and varied cultures of the ancient world. Full of stunning, detailed illustrations by renowned children’s artist Christiane Engel.

UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78312-703-0 16 September 2021 280 x 230 mm

Paperback 64 pages 10,000 words Non-fiction / History

What if you could look back in time and meet everyday children just like you, but from a totally different world? How We Lived is an amazing window into history through the lives of children through time, showing the clothes they wore, the food they ate, the games they played, and the amazing worlds they lived in. Each section opens with a new child introducing themselves to the reader in a stunning illustrated double-page scene. Behind them, the reader can see the child’s environment, from prehistoric caves to Egyptian temples. This is followed by fact-filled pages, allowing readers to see their tools they used, the toys they loved, the food they ate, and much more. Join them in a Japanese palace, explore a Viking village, and race with them on horseback across the Scythian plains. How We Lived is an unforgettable journey back in time. Ben Hubbard is an accomplished author who has written many children’s titles on a wide variety of subject matter, from Vikings and gladiators to pop music and planes. Christiane Engel is an experienced children’s illustrator who has illustrated over 40 children’s books from publishers including Bloomsbury, HarperCollins, Random House and many more.

Older non-fiction 8+

THE ULTIMATE DINOSAUR ENCYCLOPEDIA Written by Chris Barker

Populated with amazing all-new CGI models, showing incredible life-like detail. See video of dinosaur reconstructions appear to play right on the page in Augmented Reality. It’s time for a new kind of dinosaur book. The Ultimate Dinosaur Encyclopedia is a major new children’s learning resource, with 160 pages of fascinating information and images of prehistory’s mightiest beasts. Using original CGI models and stunning paleoart, the whole world of dinosaurs has been recreated. Thanks to groundbreaking recent research, some of these dinosaurs have never been seen in their current form before.

UK RRP £19.99 October 2020 283 x 245mm

Hardback 160 pages 27,000 words Non-fiction, Animals

Going beyond the page, many of the dinosaurs have been enhanced with Augmented Reality. View the page through the free app and you’ll see dinosaurs spring to life, complete with interactive notes – and you can even view them as stunning life-size models. Dynamic videos play on the page when viewed through the app, allowing readers to see dinosaurs move within a book for the first time. Chris Barker is a palaeontologist and writer with a BSc in Palaeobiology and MRes in Vertebrate Palaeontology.

Older non-fiction 6+

BODIES, BRAINS AND BOGIES

Written by Dr Paul Ian Cross

THE TRUTH ABOUT VIRUSES, VACCINES AND MORE

Filled with hilarious and detailed artwork that brings the medical science to life.

Written by Dr Paul Ian Cross Illustrated by Steve Brown

Written by Dr Paul Ian Cross, author of How to Vanquish a Virus.

The ideal book for the post-Covid world, this is a fun and reassuring look into the amazing science behind saving the world from disease

The funny, accessible format ensures the book appeals to both avid and more reluctant readers curious about how the body works.

UK RRP £5.99

978-1-78312-872-3 21 July 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 208 pages 10,000 words Body & health / Humour

This fantastic B-format title takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of everything that’s disgusting, unusual and amazing about the human body. Find out everything about poo, pus and bogies, while learning a whole lot about how our bodies work hard in hundreds of fascinating ways to keep us alive. With tons of hilarious and informative illustrations, it includes lashings of Paul Ian Cross’s trademark laugh-out-loud humour, in-depth knowledge and infectious optimism. It’s the perfect funny, accessible way to discover everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the human body, but were too grossed-out to ask! Dr Paul Ian Cross lives in London and holds a degree in Microbiology, a Master’s in Clinical Research and a PhD in science communication: presenting to nonscientists. He enjoys introducing children to the wonders of science. As a previous reluctant reader, he also aims to help them gain confidence with reading.

HOW TO VANQUISH A VIRUS

Features lots of ideas for real-world activities that can get readers fighting viruses at home and school.

UK RRP £5.99 978-1-78312-708-5 27 May 2021 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 128 pages 10,000 words Body & Health / Humour

How to Vanquish a Virus is a funny, fascinating blend of facts, quotes and science stories from the world of health research & science history. In the wake of Covid-19, children and parents are keen to understand – and be reassured about – viruses and other health issues. With children leading the revolution, now is the time to understand the importance of making medicines … and how to vanquish a virus. Any fans of Horrible Histories or Operation Ouch will love this book. Steve Brown is an accomplished illustrator who has worked with many publishers in the UK and the US, including Welbeck, Scholastic, Franklin Watts, Harper Collins, Maverick, Oxford University Press and many more.

Older non-fiction 8+

HOW POO CAN SAVE THE WORLD

AND OTHER COOL FUELS TO HELP POWER OUR PLANET Written by John Townsend Illustrated by Steve Brown Engaging illustration throughout from the same illustrator as How to Vanquish a Virus A quiz at the end adds extra appeal Discover how people have used dung all through history, what happens to poo after you’ve flushed it away, and how it contributes to global warming. Explore how we can use poo to power our cars, homes and even rockets, and how scientists are using other ingenious sources of renewable energy. Featuring plenty of fun, ‘yuck’ poo facts and engaging illustrations, this book brings hope that cutting-edge scientific research into biofuels and sustainable technology could be the breath of fresh air we need to save us from climate disaster.

UK RRP £5.99

978-1-78312-837-2 31 March 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 128 pages 10,000 words Science & technology / Humour

Older non-fiction 12+

REBEL BEAUTY FOR TEENS

7 WAYS TO UNLEASH YOUR UNIQUE BRAND OF GORGEOUSNESS Written by Bethan Christopher Fully illustrated and very interactive, this is for teenage girls who want to be confident and bold. Bethan has a solid social media following with 12k followers on Facebook. She runs her Gorgeousness Programme online as well as with teen girls in schools. The term ‘gorgeousness’ describes an energy that is unique to every woman. It is the individual quality of your You-Ness. In a world immersed in visual media, where stick-thin models are used to sell everything, teenage girls are under increasing pressure to achieve an unattainable physical perfection. UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78956-225-5 15 April 2021 220 x 180 mm

Paperback 176 pages 23,500 words Non-fiction / Motivation & Self-esteem

Rebel Beauty for Teens has been created to help girls develop a resilient relationship with themselves. Beautifully illustrated throughout, using the principles of NLP and CBT, this is an interactive programme that will empower young women with the skills and knowledge to shift their inner narrative, develop self-esteem and build confidence in who they are as opposed to how they look. Bethan Christopher is an artist, author and coach. She wrote the women’s body esteem book, Grow Your Own Gorgeousness, featured in the Times Educational Supplement and Elle magazine and went on to write and found the Gorgeousness Programme. Bethan holds a diploma in Life Coaching, is a Goal Mapping Practitioner and has a certification in the Rewind Technique.

Older non-fiction 8+

BEYOUTIFUL

HOW TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY, RADIATE CONFIDENCE & EXPRESS YOURSELF Written by Shelina Janmohamed Illustrated by Chanté Timothy The book delivers an important, empowering and positive message, while also focusing on beauty across many different ethnicities, religions and races throughout history to today, providing a modern and diverse look at the topic. Author Shelina Janmohamed is an award-winning journalist and VP of Ogilvy Islamic Marketing, and bestselling author of Love in a Headscarf, a memoir about growing up as a British Muslim woman.

UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78956-295-8 28 April 2022 220 x 170 mm

Hardback 128 pages 15,000 words Personal & social issues

BeYOUtiful is about feeling extraordinary, radiating confidence, and celebrating diversity in how we look. This book will look at self esteem and body image, how beauty has changed throughout history and beauty in difference. It explores how media and society presents beauty and gives constructive advice on how to BeYOUtiful, giving readers the tools to look critically at what they are shown, form their own opinions and build their confidence. Shelina Janmohamed is a bestselling author and cultural commentator. She writes for the Daily Telegraph, the Guardian, the BBC and more. AdWeek awarded her its “Future is Female” award for 2020 and AdAge named her one of Europe’s Twenty Women to Watch. Chanté Timothy is of Caribbean heritage, born and raised in London. Her work often explores different themes of diversity.

Older non-fiction 12+

HAVE PRIDE

AN INSPIRATIONAL HISTORY OF THE LGBTQ+ MOVEMENT Written by Stella Caldwell Illustrated by Season of Victory A comprehensive photographic history of the LGBTQ+ movement, complemented with bright, stylish illustrations to appeal to young adult readers. Each chapter includes an inspiring message from a young LGBTQ+ person, showing why they have pride in themselves, and why readers should, too. Foreword by Layton Williams, actor and activist.

UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78312-550-0 25 June 2020 220 x 170 mm

Hardback 128 pages 27,000 words Non-fiction

This inspirational history of the international LGBTQ+ movement will teach readers to accept and have pride in themselves and others, whatever their sexuality. It details the struggles and successes of LGBTQ+ movements around the world, looking at decriminalisation, the Stonewall riots and their legacy, global Pride movements, the HIV/AIDS crisis and equal marriage. It also includes profiles of significant LGBTQ+ figures from history and messages from young, modern-day members of the LGBTQ+ community, explaining why they have pride in themselves – and why you should, too. Stella Caldwell is an experienced children’s author. She studied English Literature at university, and has worked in book publishing as an editor and author for many years. Sue Sanders is a prominent LGBTQ+ rights activist, Professor Emeritus of the Harvey Milk Institute, co-chair of Schools OUT UK, and founder of LGBT History Month. Season of Victory is a London-based illustrator. She uses glorious palettes, has a passion for patterns and an optimistic style, and has worked with brands such as Adidas and Leon.

Artwork from Art for the Heart, Xavi Leopold (p54)

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FIND YOUR COURAGE

A FILL-IN JOURNAL TO BOOST YOUR BRAVERY Written by Catherine Veitch Illustrated by Jessica Smith Developed with a child psychotherapist Giving children a place to digest their emotions and the world around them has never been more important than now, with children experiencing the upheaval, uncertainty and isolation brought about by the Covid pandemic An ideal tool for kids who find it hard to understand and express their emotions, hopes and anxieties Each book includes recording/logging spreads for day-to-day activities, writing prompts, aspirational planning-ahead features, and lots of space for kids to express themselves in multiple ways

UK RRP £9.99

978-1-78312-704-7 20 January 2022 220 x 170 mm

Paperback 112 pages 12,000 words Personal & social issues

COMING SOON: Find Your Calm

Find Your Courage is a stylish fill-in journal that helps kids to keep track of their daily life and their dreams for the future, as well as providing advice to increase their confidence. Featuring inspirational quotes and fun activities, as well as tips and tricks for setting goals and embracing challenges, this journal is a great way to reduce stress and improve self-esteem. Exploring topics of resilience and growth-mindset, this book has a strong focus on resilience, self expression, and accepting change.

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FIND YOUR HAPPY

A FILL-IN JOURNAL TO FIND YOUR INNER AWESOME Written by Catherine Veitch Illustrated by Jessica Smith Find Your Happy is a stylish fill-in journal that helps kids to keep track of their daily life and their dreams for the future, as well as encouraging them to pay attention to their emotions. Featuring inspirational quotes and fun quizzes, as well as tips and tricks for setting goals and remaining positive, this journal is a great way to reduce stress and improve wellbeing. Exploring topics of gratitude and growth-mindset, this book has a strong focus on compassion and becoming the very best version of yourself. Catherine Veitch trained as an infant primary teacher before working as an editor and writer for twenty years in children’s magazines and books. She is based in Buckinghamshire.

UK RRP £9.99

978-1-78312-638-5 20 January 2022 220 x 170 mm

Paperback 112 pages 12,000 words Personal & social issues

Jessica Smith is a recent graduate from Falmouth University. Jess’ –clients include Simon & Schuster, Scholastic and Oxford University Press. Consultant Sarah Davis is a London-based (UKCP registered) psychotherapist with an MA in Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling.

COMING SOON: Find Your Body Confidence

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ART FOR THE HEART

A FILL-IN ART JOURNAL FOR A HAPPY, CONFIDENT YOU! Written and illustrated by Xavier Leopold A fill-in art journal with ideas and inspiration, plus loads of room for self-expression. A unique contemporary take on a wellness journal for young readers. With this art journal for kids aged 7+ from Xavier Leopold, AKA Xavi Art, young readers can use art to brighten their day, find calmness and confidence, and show how they really feel. Xavi shows readers how to use art for self-expression and wellbeing. When day trader Xavi picked up a brush during lockdown in 2020, he found a whole new world of communication for his feelings. Throughout this journal, he explains how anyone can put their thoughts and dreams on paper, no matter what training they have. Themed around key wellness topics like healthy living, positive thinking and expressing emotions, each chapter contains lots of inspiration for art from the heart. Plus, there’s ample room for readers to make the journal their own by filling the pages with their art – and there’s even a free online art club to join. UK RRP £9.99 978-1-78312-762-7 14 April 2022 262 x 228 mm

Paperback 112 pages 6,000 words Art, personal & social issues

Xavier Leopold is the founder of ByXaviArt. He has exhibited at London’s OXO Tower Wharf, and runs workshops to spread awareness of causes like Black Lives Matter and mental health issues to young people.

Activity 7+

THE GLORIUMPTIOUS WORLDS OF ROALD DAHL Written by Stella Caldwell Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Read Mrs Twit’s recipe for bird pie! Take a look at the Trunchbull’s tips for school discipline. Explore The Witchophile’s Manual and learn how to recognise a witch.

UK RRP £16.99 978-1-78312-592-0 19 August 2021 280 x 230 mm

Hardback plus envelope with extras 80 pages 9,000 words Non-fiction

Dive into your favourite Roald Dahl story, or maybe you’ll discover a new one in The Gloriumptious Worlds of Roald Dahl – the perfect book for fans of the world’s number one storyteller. Discover intriguing facts about the author and what inspired him, and explore the worlds he created, from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to The Witches, Matilda to The BFG. This book contains never-before-seen newspaper clippings, letters, spells, diary entries, recipes and more, plus a bonus envelope packed with booklets and activity sheets to inspire budding storytellers. So watch out, ‘tremendous things are in store for you! Many wonderful surprises await you!’ Stella Caldwell has long admired the incredible writing of Roald Dah, having been brought up on a diet of Everlasting Gobstoppers and Snozzcumbers. She studied English Literature at the University of Edinburgh, and is the author of many children’s books. Quentin Blake’s books have won numerous prizes, including the Whitbread Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal. In 1999 he was appointed the first ever Children’s Laureate, and in 2002 won the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration.

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CLASSICS REINVENTED SERIES

UK RRP £12.99 220 x 170 mm Hardback 144 pages

WITH 20 PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES INSPIRED BY THE STORY

Written by Katie Dicker

Unique new format presents beloved children’s classics with added science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics activities after every chapter. Combines two powerful themes: children’s classics and STEAM-based learning. Bold and beautiful original illustrations bring the classics to life like never before. Fire up young readers’ imagination and creativity with this classic story featuring added STEAM activities. Frances Hodgson Burnett’s enchanting tale is retold with vivid and engaging new illustrations – and at the end of every chapter, there are exciting new science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics activities, themed around the events in the book. The activities range from simple puzzles to fun, dynamic experiments, so there’s something for every enquiring mind. It’s the ideal combination of wonderful story and stimulating science fun. Katie Dicker is a writer and editor who has worked in publishing for over 15 years. She has a degree in politics and philosophy and specialises in children’s educational publishing.

SECRET GARDEN

978-1-78312-781-8 14 April 2022

UK RRP £12.99

20,000 words Classic fiction / Science & technology

THE WIZARD OF OZ

978-1-78312-780-1 14 April 2022

UK RRP £12.99

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

October 2021

978-1-83935-050-4 UK RRP £12.99

978-1-83935-051-1 UK RRP £12.99

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ANNABEL KARMEL’S FUN, FAST AND EASY CHILDREN’S COOKBOOK Written by Annabel Karmel

Brand new cookbook from Annabel Karmel, the UK’s no. 1 children’s cookery author. Perfect for parents who have used Annabel’s weaning books and are now moving on to making meals for young children.

UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78739-816-0 2 1 October 2021 246 x 189 mm Age: Family reference

Hardback 112 pages 10,000 words Cooking

This practical cookbook from leading children’s cookery author Annabel Karmel is filled with fun, tasty recipes that will help parents inspire young children with a love of cooking, food and healthy eating. Inside, you’ll find everything from Hidden Vegetable Bolognese to Teddy Bear Burgers, as well as nutritionally balanced snacks and sweets like oat and raisin cookies and fruity ice lollies. Recipes include child-friendly versions of food from around the world, such as stir-fries, paella and kebabs. The recipes cater to all dietary requirements, featuring swaps for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan versions. Adults will appreciate the emphasis on nutrition and straightforward, step-by-step instructions. And thanks to the engaging illustrations, children will love discovering more about the food they eat, as well as helping to create meals they’ll love. Annabel Karmel is the UK’s best-selling children’s cookbook author, with over 4 million copies of her Complete Baby And Toddler Meal Planner sold worldwide. She has written over 40 books on baby, toddler, child and family food and nutrition.

Activity 6+

MY VEGAN YEAR

Written by Niki Webster Illustrated by Anna Stiles

UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78312-732-0 11 November 2022 220 x 170 mm

Hardback 128 pages 22,000 words Cooking & Food

BE MORE VEGAN

THE YOUNG PERSON’S GUIDE TO A PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE

Follow-up to 2020’s best-selling title Be More Vegan

Written by Niki Webster Illustrated by Anna Stiles

The rise of veganism in 2021 shows no sign of stopping, with more mainstream shops, restaurants and delivery services going plant-based than ever

Features over 35 mouth-watering, 100% vegan recipes crafted specially for older children and teens, covering breakfast, snacks, lunches, dinners and sweet treats

Filled with seasonal recipes carefully chosen to appeal to a worldwide readership

We all want to be a bit more vegan... and this book shows you how. Whether you’re ready to commit to a fully plantbased lifestyle or you’d just like to add a few meat-free dishes to your weekly meal plan, this is the ideal guide. It explains the reasons behind going vegan, including environmental, health and animal welfare benefits, in clear and simple language that helps young people make up their own minds. It answers all the nagging questions about nutrition and ethics, as well as giving bang-up-to-date information about the best vegan ingredients, substitutions and food hacks.

The perfect companion for anyone looking to add more meat-free and dairy-free options to their diet, as well as anyone going 100% plant-based Millions of young people want to be more plant-based – and this is the first ever young person’s guide to the whole vegan year. It’s filled with helpful advice and inspiration about how to cut down on (or cut out) meat and dairy, as well as the latest nutritional information to make sure young readers have the all-important facts at their fingertips, free from disinformation and waffle. Best of all, it includes over 50 of Niki’s mouthwatering vegan recipes, carefully chosen for every season of the year.

UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78312-569-2 November 2020 220 x 170 mm

Hardback 128 pages 10,000 words Non-fiction

Niki Webster is an acclaimed vegan food blogger and author of Rebel Recipes (Bloomsbury). A qualified health coach, she has worked with brands including Waitrose, Holland & Barrett and Wholefoods, and has travelled extensively to compile recipes from around the world. Her blog is www.rebelrecipes.com.

Activity 9+

ESCAPE ROOM

CAN YOU ESCAPE THE MUSEUM?

CAN YOU ESCAPE THE VIDEO GAME?

Written by Dr Gareth Moore Illustrated by Beatriz Castro

Written by Dr Gareth Moore Illustrated by Diego Vaisberg

The escape room puzzles can be solved individually, or tackled as a group, encouraging children to work together.

An interactive, at-home puzzle experience inspired by escape rooms, which are hugely popular with family groups but often expensive to take part in.

Carefully designed for children of all abilities, with progressively more revealing hints included to help them.

UK RRP £16.99 26 November 2020 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 64 pages including envelope and extras 8,000 words Puzzle books

ESCAPE ROOM

You receive a mysterious invitation to the museum but when you arrive it is deserted and you become trapped inside the Egyptian gallery. Do you have what it takes to escape? Use the contents of this pack to help you find your way out of a series of mysterious museum galleries: you’ll encounter terrifying dinosaurs, spooky Ancient Egyptians, vicious Vikings, amazing animals, fearsome knights and even explore space! This pack lets you create your very own escape room experience at home. Create objects from the diecut card sheets you’ll find in the wallet, then use them to solve a series of escape room challenges inside the book, which will get progressively more fiendish. Your job is to work out which items are needed to solve which puzzle, and gather information from multiple sources as you crack secret codes and tackle tricky problems to escape the museum. It provides hours of entertainment for avid escape room fans to enjoy individually or in teams.

It’s up to the player to use content from the book and the separate diecut pages, and work out how to solve the puzzles for themselves by experimenting, just like an escape room!

UK RRP £16.99 978-1-78312-642-2 10 June 2021 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 64 pages including envelope and extras 8,000 words Puzzle books

A mysterious disc appears on top of your console one day. As you start to play you are sucked inside the video game! Can you make your way through the levels and escape? Use the contents of this pack to help you find your way through six fiendish game levels: along the way you’ll explore the futuristic Spark City, mine and craft your way through a blocky world, try to survive the temple of terror, puzzle through a super-cute platform level, and attempt to defeat the gigantic dragon. Dr Gareth Moore is the author of over 100 best-selling international puzzle and brain-training titles. He is also the creator of Brained Up, a cutting-edge brain training site. Diego Vaisberg is an art director, designer and illustrator. He also designs for a kids’ accessories brand and is professor of editorial design and illustration at Palermo University, Buenos Aires.

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UK RRP £7-9.99 280 x 220 mm

STEP UP ACTIVITY SERIES

Paperback 64 pages Activity

A fantastic range of engaging and meaningful activities including puzzles, colouring, doodling and crafts.

STEP UP: MY ANTI-BULLYING ACTIVITY BOOK

GET OUTDOORS: MY NATURE ACTIVITY BOOK

CHILL OUT: MY MINDFULNESS ACTIVITY BOOK

IT’LL BE OK: MY FEELINGS ACTIVITY BOOK

978-1-78956-165-4 UK RRP £9.99

UK RRP £9.99

UK RRP £7.99

UK RRP £7.99 November 2021

Activity 8+

ADVENTURE IS OUT THERE SUBTITLE

Written by Jenni Lazell Illustrated by Tjarda Borsboom A wide range of fun activities are mixed with reference spreads providing extra information on popular subjects for curious adventurers. Features key survival tips and information about the natural world, as well as fill-in pages to personalise. Perfect gift for Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Guides, and to encourage kids to spend more time outside Can be read cover to cover, or dipped into at random. Can you hear the call of the wild? It may be closer than you think!

UK RRP £9.99 978-1-78312-561-6 1 April 2021 220 x 170 mm

Hardback 112 pages 16,882 words Activity / Nature

This handbook is ideal to discover how to track animals, make an insect hotel, construct a den, navigate using the stars, search for fossils, and more! Packed with wild activities, useful tips, cool facts and space to document your own notes, readers can never get bored outdoors. Jenni Lazell works in children’s publishing where she edits a wide variety of books. She lives in London. Tjarda Borsboom is an illustrator based in the Netherlands who has worked on a range of projects, from greeting cards to magazines and book publishing. She loves to work with textures and details and is inspired by nature.

Activity 8+

INSPIRATION IS IN HERE

OVER 50 CREATIVE INDOOR PROJECTS FOR CURIOUS MINDS Written by Laura Baker Illustrated by Tjarda Borsboom Practical projects are mixed with artistic prompts, ideas for fun activities, and space for self reflection. Stylish handbook format with elastic closer that children can use to keep their innermost thoughts safe and any extra pages contained. The perfect boredom buster to keep readers occupied (especially on rainy days). Get ready to let your imagination roam free and unleash your innermost thoughts and ideas.

UK RRP £9.99 978-1-78312-572-2 4 February 2021 220 x 170 mm

Hardback 112 pages 15,500 words Art / Activity

This handbook is the perfect place to learn how to make bath bombs, discover the art of calligraphy; write a haiku; start a dream diary; learn how to crochet, and let your creativity flourish! Packed with craft projects, quizzes, space for journalling or doodling, and plenty of opportunity for self expression – creativity is calling. Laura Baker grew up in Canada with a passion for stories. She followed this passion to attain an Honours BA in English Rhetoric and Professional Writing. She now lives in a lovely coastal town in South Wales with her husband, two sons and big basset hound.

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PAPERSCAPES

THE NUTCRACKER A PICTURESQUE RETELLING WITH PRESS-OUT CHARACTERS Illustrated by Margarida Esteves A wonderful retelling of the classic fairytale that combines all the most popular and fantastical elements of the original story and the ballet adaptation. Beautiful, contemporary illustrations by Margarida Estevez are presented in an exciting die-cut format, to make this a lavish, quality gift product. Each chapter includes press-out characters that can be used to populate the scenic diorama at the back of the book, making for a more absorbing experience.

UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78312-589-0 30 September 2021 210 x 150 mm

Hardback 96 pages 4,500 words Classic Fiction / Activity

The Nutcracker is a Christmas tale filled with magical realms and memorable characters, including the Mouse King, dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, the Sugar Plum Fairy and, of course, the Nutcracker prince. This retelling of a classic story combines beautifully crafted paperscape scenes with an easy-to-follow and captivating narrative. The book presents the fairytale settings in a series of intricately crafted die-cut pages, forming layered scenes that make each realm unique and picturesque. In addition, children can collect pressout characters along the way and display them in a beautiful diorama and, in so doing, enjoy the classic tale in a uniquely interactive and charming way. Margarida Esteves is an illustrator, living and working in London. Her work is colourful, layered, textured and detailed. She gets easily inspired by people, films, photography, vintage illustration and history. When she’s not working, she enjoys developing small personal projects that usually involve printmaking, embroidery, Lego and miniature models.

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PAPERSCAPES: THE JUNGLE BOOK 978-1-78312-484-8 UK RRP £14.99

PAPERSCAPES: ALICE IN WONDERLAND 978-1-78312-485-5 UK RRP £14.99

PAPERSCAPES: THE LITTLE MERMAID 978-1-78312-590-6 UK RRP £14.99

PAPERSCAPES: THE AMAZING WORLD OF ANIMALS 978-1-78312-427-5 UK RRP £12.99

PAPERSCAPES: THE SPECTACULAR JOURNEY INTO SPACE 978-1-78312-426-8 UK RRP £12.99

PAPERSCAPES: THE INCREDIBLE WORLD OF BUGS 978-1-78312-425-1 UK RRP £12.99

PAPERSCAPES: THE FEARSOME WORLD OF DINOSAURS 978-1-78312-424-4 UK RRP £12.99

Gaming

Gaming 7+

INDEPENDENT AND UNOFFICIAL

THE ULTIMATE NINTENDO SWITCH GUIDE With over 85 million consoles and over half a billion games sold, the Switch is a runaway success for Nintendo, and the console of choice for younger gamers. With the launch of a new Switch model in October 2021, this is the perfect time for an all-in-one guide to everything Switch. If you own a Nintendo Switch, or you want to get one, this is the book for you. It’s filled with everything a Switch owner needs to know, from the very best games for the system to all the tips, hacks and insider secrets to get the most from your Switch. Inside, readers will find a comparison of all the Switch models, a timeline of Switch game and hardware releases, and the best way to set up, care for, store and transport your console. Not to mention a guide to going online, customising your Mii and tweaking the settings for the best home and on-the-go experience. Best of all, there’s a massive buyer’sguide games roundup – divided into cross-platform titles like Monster Hunter, Minecraft and Fortnite, and huge Nintendo exclusives like the Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Super Smash Bros, and Pokémon titles. Since it’s 100% unofficial and independent, it’s full of unbiased, nononsense information and reviews. This is the all-in-one handbook that every Switch owner needs.

UK RRP £7.99 978-1-83935-156-3 29 September 2022 246 x 189 mm

Paperback 80 pages 12,000 words Computer game guides

Gaming 7+

INDEPENDENT AND UNOFFICIAL

101 COOL THINGS TO DO IN ROBLOX Written by Kevin Pettman

After an amazing 2020 due to locked-down players spending ever more hours on the site, Roblox debuted on the New York Stock Exchange in March 2021, valued at $30bn. Daily Roblox users jumped 85% last year and it currently has over 37 million players worldwid, most of them under 12 years old. Following on from Welbeck’s Best Roblox Games Ever, this new Roblox title revisits the ever-popular gaming portal in a completely new way. This guide gives readers 101 of the coolest experiences that they can have in Roblox.

UK RRP £7.99 978-1-83935-133-4 20 January 2022 246 x 189 mm

Whether it’s breaking out of prison, hiding from a hurricane, finding hidden secrets or even creating your own game, there’s something for every player here. Plus there are tons of challenges for readers to take up which will see them participate in loads of fun, silly and exciting in-game moments. It’s the ultimate boredom-buster for Roblox-obsessed readers!

Paperback 80 pages 5,000 words Computer game guides

Kevin Pettman lives in Peterborough and is a sports writer and editor of children’s magazines and annuals, including Match of the Day, and Match. He is also a regular contributor to Top Gear’s annuals and children’s titles.

ALSO AVAILABLE: The Ultimate Roblox Handbook and The Best Roblox Games Ever

Gaming 7+

MINECRAFT MASTER BUILDER MINIGAMES

MAKE AMAZING GAMES TO PLAY WITH FRIENDS! Minecraft still dominates young people’s gaming, with over 200 million copies sold and more than 126 million users playing worldwide every month.

MINECRAFT MASTER BUILDER SERIES This top-selling series of unofficial Minecraft guides give readers the blueprints to create their own amazing structures and models within Minecraft.

MINECRAFT MASTER BUILDER: ANCIENT WONDERS 978-1-83935-084-9 UK RRP £8.99

The new Master Builder book builds on the popularity of Welbeck’s immensely popular Minecraft titles, with over 500,000 titles in print. UK RRP £9.99 978-1-83935-144-0 31 July 2022 270 x 216 mm

Paperback 80 pages 7,000 words Gaming

Have you ever wanted to race, quest or even play Battle Royale with friends in Minecraft? All it takes to make a cool minigame is some time, some blocks and an online friend or two! The games in this book are designed to be made in regular Minecraft, with no mods or hacking needed. They range in difficulty from simple mazes to more complex race tracks and obstacle courses. Thanks to simple, clear instructions, building the games is as much fun as making them. There’s also lots of information on how to get Minecraft multiplayer working, how to get your friends involved, and how to make sure you’re playing safely.

ULTIMATE MINECRAFT MASTER BUILDER 978-1-78312-439-8 UK RRP £14.99

MINECRAFT MASTER BUILDER: MEGA METROPOLIS 978-1-78739-389-9 UK RRP £12.99

MINECRAFT MASTER BUILDER: TIME MACHINE 978-1-78312-419-0 UK RRP £8.99

MINECRAFT MASTER BUILDER: MONSTERS 978-1-78312-496-1 UK RRP £8.99

MINECRAFT MASTER BUILDER: DRAGONS 978-1-78312-493-0 UK RRP £8.99

MINECRAFT MASTER BUILDER: DINOSAURS 978-1-83935-001-6 UK RRP £8.99

MINECRAFT MASTER BUILDER TOOLKIT 978-1-78312-290-5 UK RRP £7.99

MINECRAFT MASTER BUILDER: WORLD TOUR 978-1-78312-336-0 UK RRP £7.99

Gaming 9+

10+

REIGN OF TERROR

THE EPIC UNOFFICIAL MINECRAFT SAGA CONTINUES! Written by Eddie Robson Series created by Rain Olaguer Based on the insanely popular animated series from Rainimator, which has garnered a stunning 90 million views on YouTube. Full of memorable characters, lush locations and dazzling special effects, this is a fantasy saga for the Minecraft generation.

REIGN OF TERROR UK RRP £7.99 June 2019 REIGN OF TERROR 2 978-1-83935-009-2 UK RRP £7.99

REIGN OF TERROR 3 UK RRP £7.99

In the depths of a forsaken land, a terror arises… can a ragtag group of humans and supernatural beasts fend off the legendary arch-fiend Herobrine and his zombie army? This graphic novel retells the epic saga from master animator Rain Olaguer (known online as Rainimator). Full of heartstopping battles, terrifying zombies and worldbending magic, this is the ultimate Minecraft adventure. Eddie Robson is an acclaimed scriptwriter and novelist who has written for TV and radio. His comic book writing has appeared in Marvel comics, Doctor Who Adventures and 2000AD. Rain Olaguer is an animator and director, creator of the popular music video series of epic Minecraft-inspired videos.

246 x 189 mm Paperback

96 pages 5-8,000 words

Gaming 9+

10+

INDEPENDENT AND UNOFFICIAL

SECRETS OF A FORTNITE FAN Written by Eddie Robson Illustrated by Oscar Herrero

Filled with hilarious original illustrations and easy-to-follow text for reluctant readers and Fortnite fans everywhere Packed with real Fortnite tips, tricks and secrets that let readers become pros alongside the hero Meet Tyler Meeks - he’s officially bored with being left out of the Fortnite craze. Now he’s on a mission to become the world’s best Fortnite player... or at least the best player in Class 5C! This independent and unofficial chapter book combines an accessible Fortnite play guide with the laugh-out-loud story of Tyler’s quest for gaming glory. Readers will learn all the tips, tricks and secrets just as Tyler does, letting them progress from being a noob to a total Fortnite master. Eddie Robson is an acclaimed scriptwriter and novelist who has written for TV and radio. His comic book writing has appeared in Marvel comics, Doctor Who Adventures and 2000AD.

SECRETS OF A FORTNITE FAN 978-1-83935-045-0 UK RRP £5.99

SECRETS OF A FORTNITE FAN: LAST SQUAD STANDING UK RRP £5.99 February 2021

SECRETS OF A FORTNITE FAN: LLAMA DRAMA UK RRP £5.99 November 2021

Oscar Herrero is the first female artist to produce a regular comic strip in The Beano, and has worked with Egmont, Mad Magazine, Dandy, Angry Birds and more.

198 x 129 mm Paperback

208 pages 20,000 words

Gaming 8+

INDEPENDENT AND UNOFFICIAL

THE IMPOSTOR’S GUIDE TO AMONG US Written by Kevin Pettman

Among Us is massively popular PC and mobile game, trending with older kids, teens and Instagram stars Over 100 million players have enjoyed its murdermystery style gameplay, with over 3.8 million playing concurrently Unique two-in-one book concept means this is the only Among Us guide readers will ever need

UK RRP £7.99 978-1-83935-083-2 1 April 2021 246 x 189 mm

Paperback 80 pages 6,000 words Computer game guides

In this two-part, unofficial and independent guide to Among Us, you’ll learn how to spot impostors... and how to fool the team when you are one! The first section gives you all the best techniques for spotting the impostors in your crew. Learn all about task checking, questioning, time management, teaming up, and loads of other excellent snooping skills. And then it’s time for the sneaky stuff! The Impostor’s Handbook section gives you all the tools you need to fool everyone and win the game. You’ll read about crafting alibis, faking task work, and lying with confidence. Together, they make the only guide to Among Us you’ll need - it’s the perfect read for anyone who wants to survive in space (or destroy everyone!) Kevin Pettman is a sports writer and editor of children’s magazines and annuals, including Match of the Day and Match. He is also a regular contributor to Top Gear’s annuals and children’s titles. He has written some of Welbeck’s best-selling game guides, including How to Beat Minecraft and the Fortnite Battle Royale Pro Gamer Guide.

Football

Football 8+

THE FA OFFICIAL ENGLAND WOMEN’S FACT FILE

THE OFFICIAL YOUNG SUPPORTERS’ GUIDE TO THE LIONESSES

THE ULTIMATE TOURNAMENT GUIDE FOR YOUNG FANS Written by Emily Stead

Written by Emily Stead

UK RRP £9.99

978-1-78312-880-8 Date TBC 280 x 216 mm

Hardback 80 pages 15,000 words Football

This FA endorsed guide includes a lowdown on the current squad, with punchy profiles on the star players who have contributed to the glorious successes of the England women’s team, and also earmarks potential stars of the future. The ultimate companion guide is a must-have for any young fan who wants to learn all the facts and stats of the England Women’s national team. The book is packed with player profiles, action photos and cool stats, and also features the stories of some of the current leading lights, including Lucy Bronze, Steph Houghton, Nikita Parris and Ellen White. The book also gives a sneak preview of some of the rising stars who are keen to light up the stage at UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 and beyond. This is perfect gift for any young Lionesses fans, whether they aspire to wear the shirt one day or show their support from the stands.

UEFA WOMEN’S EURO 2022 KIDS’ HANDBOOK

The official guide to Women’s EURO 2022 offers football fans aged 8+ the perfect fact-filled guide to complement Europe’s largest sporting showpiece of the summer of 2022 – the Women’s European Football Championship. UK RRP £7.99 978-1-78312-820-4 12 May 2022 246 x 189 mm Welbeck Kids

Paperback 48 pages 8,000 words Football

Includes a dynamically designed matchby-match chart for fans to fill in as the tournament progresses. As the Women’s EURO 2022 kicks off in England, budding football fans have the opportunity to follow the action closely with the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Handbook. This fun-packed guide delivers a wealth of football information in a compact and colourful format – ideal for popping into a child’s rucksack. Combining its winning mix of facts about the star players and tournament history with on-the-page puzzles and quizzes, this official handbook is guaranteed to appeal to young football fans who want to be entertained and well informed. This official licensed product guarantees the high quality of this handbook, making it an ideal gift for young football fans tuning into the top football tournament in the summer of 2022.

Football

FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 OFFICIAL SERIES

For the first time in its history, the FIFA World CupTM will be held in the winter and hosted in Qatar – a Muslim-majority country. The tournament will see 32 teams battle it out for the most prestigious international prize in world football.

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FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 KIDS’ ACTIVITY BOOK

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UK RRP £4.99 978-1-78312-791-7 13 October 2022 280 x 216 mm Welbeck Kids

UK RRP £6.99 978-1-78312-793-1 13 October 2022 246 x 189 mm Welbeck Kids

UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78312-794-8 13 October 2022 280 x 216 mm Welbeck Kids

UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-988-4 13 October 2022 246 x 189 mm Welbeck

Paperback 32 pages 2,500 words Football

Paperback 48 pages 8,000 words Football

Hardback 64 pages 15,000 Football

Paperback 128 pages 15,000 Football

Football 8+

THE FIFA FOOTBALL ENCYCLOPEDIA Written by Emily Stead

The FIFA Football Encyclopedia offers comprehensive coverage of world football, from leagues around the world to the pinnacle of the international game, the FIFA World Cup. Includes punchy team and player profiles; essential info about leagues and the major tournaments around the world; quirky trivia and astounding records; rundown of legendary managers and most popular formations and tactics. Licensed by FIFA – football’s highest governing body, which underscores the high quality of the content.

UK RRP £16.99 14 October 2020 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 128 pages 30,000 words Non-fiction / Football

The FIFA Football Encyclopedia will make you an expert of the most popular game in the world. The pages are brimming with the latest facts, stats and records, plus punchy profiles of the best teams and players on the planet, and essential info about the top leagues and tournaments in world football. What’s more, you can get the lowdown on the ever-changing world of managers and tactics. With updates at the end of each season, the FIFA Football Encyclopedia will make an essential purchase for every footballhungry child aged 8+. Emily Stead has numerous children’s titles, from sports annuals to activity books, including several activity books for top EPL football clubs Arsenal and Liverpool. She also wrote the 2018 FIFA World Cup Activity and Colouring Book, published by Carlton.

Football 8+

FOOTBALL LEGENDS 2023 Written by David Ballheimer

Packed with the most accurate and incisive player information available, covering the world’s top football leagues such as EPL, La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga, with data sourced from leading football data provider Optasports.com Bright and colourful with easy-to-interpret graphics, including ‘heatmaps’ of player action areas, ensures that young readers. have essential footballer stats at their fingertips. Page per profile allows reader to dip into the book as a reference guide, ideal for reluctant readers. Football Legends 2023 presents the top 100 stars currently active in topflight club football. The book offers up-to-date facts and stats of players operating in Europe’s top leagues, with profiles presented with the use of info-graphics. The chapters are divided into player positions, namely defenders, midfielders, strikers, goalkeepers, plus there’s a final chapter that features today’s Top 10 coaches. The profile-per-page is visually arresting, packed with incisive data, which the reader can use to compare and contrast the achievements and technical merits of the current icons of the beautiful game.

UK RRP £9.99

978-1-83935-166-2 15 Sep 2022 280 x 216 mm

Paperback 112 pages 8,000 words Football

Football 5+

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FOOTBALL SUPERSTARS

Written by Simon Mugford and illustrated by Dan Green, these are the next books in a fantastic new series aimed at young football fans everywhere. Each book tells the story of a different football superstar’s rise to glory, and includes all kinds of facts, stats, football jokes, cartoons and more. UK RRP £5.99 198 x 192 mm Paperback

RONALDO RULES 978-1-78312-533-3

MBAPPÉ RULES 978-1-78312-535-7

KANE RULES 978-1-78312-536-4

HAZARD RULES 978-1-78312-538-8

STERLING RULES 978-1-78312-537-1

128 pages 3,000 words

HAALAND RULES

978-1-78312-788-7

. 20 January 2022

BRONZE RULES

978-1-78312-637-8

MESSI RULES 978-1-78312-534-0

. 23 June 2022

ZLATAN RULES

978-1-78312-787-0 20 January 2022

MARTENS RULES

978-1-78312-636-1

. 23 June 2022

Football

SPORTS SUPERSTARS

RASHFORD RULES 978-1-78312-627-9

VAN DIJK RULES 978-1-78312-565-4

NEYMAR RULES 978-1-78312-562-3

SALAH RULES 978-1-78312-564-7

AGÜERO RULES 978-1-78312-631-6

POGBA RULES 978-1-78312-632-3

DE BRUYNE RULES 978-1-78312-633-0

MANÉ RULES 978-1-78312-641-5

FOOTBALL QUIZZES RULE 978-1-78312-629-3

FOOTBALL JOKES RULE 978-1-78312-630-9

SOUTHGATE RULES 978-1-78312-857-0

What about the modern-day icons of other popular sports besides football? The brand-new Sports Superstars series shines a spotlight on those brilliant sporting figures who are larger than their sport. Each book features fun cartoons, inspirational stories, a simple narrative style and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.

HAMILTON RULES

978-1-78312-787-0 20 January 2022

Artwork from What the Macaw Saw, Charlotte Guillain, Sam Usher (p8)

Artwork from Luma

and the Pet Dragon, Leah Mohammed, Loretta Schauer (p84)

Fiction

Fiction 5+

LUMA AND THE PET DRAGON

Written by Leah Mohammed Illustrated by Loretta Schauer

LUMA AND THE PET DRAGON: BOOK TWO

First in a delightful three book series by debut author Leah Mohammed.

Written by Leah Mohammed Illustrated by Loretta Schauer

Two stories in each book. Gentle and feel-good storytelling, with a touch of magic.

Two more stories about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon.

Fully integrated black and white artwork.

Timir has the hiccups. Nothing seems to stop them. Small bursts of flame keep bursting from his nostrils and causing mayhem everywhere they hit. Luma is sure it has something to do with the flame charm on her bracelet – but has no idea what. It’s time to find out!

Perfect for reading aloud to ages 5+ – or for slightly older readers to read alone. Two warm and funny stories about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon – for readers aged 5+.

UK RRP £5.99 978-1-80130-002-5 5 February 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 192 pages 15,000 words Fiction

When Luma Dewan wakes up on the morning of her seventh birthday, she knows that today will be special. But she has no idea just how wonderful and extraordinary it will be. For today is the day she will meet Timir, a real talking dragon. Or at least when Luma is around that’s what he is. When anyone else is there, he becomes an ordinary grey puppy with a fluffy tail, who loves chasing squirrels and bouncing on trampolines. It’s a big secret to keep and Luma’s clever cousin Arjun is soon suspicious of this peculiar puppy, who doesn’t quite behave like any other dog. Luckily, Luma’s grandmother, Nani, is there to help, and to Luma’s surprise, Nani might just know a little dragon magic of her own...

LUMA AND THE HICCUPING DRAGON

UK RRP £5.99 978-1-80130-012-4 4 August 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 160 pages 15,000 words Fiction

And that’s not the only discovery to be made. When practising for a dog show in the garden Timir realises something very unexpected: he can fly. And when he flies the wing charm on Luma’s bracelet grows warm and Timir becomes invisible. But Luma feels worried – what if Timir flies away and never comes back? Is she brave enough to trust Timir and let him spread his wings? Leah Mohammed lives in Surrey with her daughter. This is her debut, inspired by her British-Pakistani heritage and by the kind of magical story she would have loved to read as a girl. Loretta Schauer won the Waterstones ‘Picture This’ competition in 2011 and has since illustrated for various publishers. She lives in North London with her husband and pet hamster.

Fiction 7+

ACTION DUDE

THE BOY WHO EATS DANGER WITH FRIES AND A SHAKE Written and illustrated by Andy Riley First in a three book series for 7+ from the creator of King Flashypants and The Bunny Suicides. Black and orange throughout – with the occasional extra splash of colour. For readers of Wimpy Kid and Dogman. First name... Action. Second name... Dude. What would happen if you put Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham and Die Hard-era Bruce Willis in a bucket and stirred them together with a big stick? You’d get something like Action Dude. That’s his real name. He used to be Charlie Munderdrew, but he changed it. Action Dude lives for danger and excitement. He’s always jumping out of helicopters, crashing ships, running along the tops of cranes and walking out of buildings just before they explode. He’s nine years old and also the bravest action hero there ever was. Except that he’s terrified of spiders (but don’t ever tell anyone that). UK RRP £7.99 978-1-80130-014-8 9 June 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 144 pages 5,000 words Fiction

When a theme park full of robots goes haywire, it’s up to Action Dude to come to the rescue. After all, no one else is crazy enough to just walk in there and save everyone. Andy Riley is the author and artist of the King Flashypants series, and a bunch of bestselling grownup humour cartoon books which include the Bunny Suicides and Lies To Tell Small Kids series. Between all of them he’s sold over a million books worldwide. He’s an Emmy-winning screenwriter whose family movie writing credits include Gnomeo & Juliet and Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans.

Fiction 8+

UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-006-3 20 January 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 256 pages 35,000 words Fiction

COMING SOON: The Secret of Ragnar’s Gold UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-017-9 23 June 2022

THE CASE OF THE SMUGGLER’S CURSE THE AFTER SCHOOL DETECTIVE CLUB BOOK ONE

Written by Mark Dawson and Allan Boroughs Illustrated by Ben Mantle First in a page-turning new adventure series. Taps into the popularity of The Famous Five but with modern characters and a contemporary setting. Great for reluctant readers – with short chapters and accessible writing. Co-written by multi-million-copy-selling thriller author, Mark Dawson. Lucy, Max, Charlie and Joe aren’t looking for new friends – they have too many of their own problems to worry about. But when the four of them, and Charlie’s faithful dog, Sherlock, spot a phantom figure on Southwold beach one winter’s night, they are thrown together to unravel a mystery that no-one expected. The deeper they dig, the bigger the adventure becomes – motorboats and tracking devices, bedroom breakouts and daring sea rescues are all in a day’s work for the AfterSchool Detective Club. But when their investigations lead them into trouble with the police, there is only one thing left to do – they must go undercover for a final showdown with a ruthless gang of smugglers who will stop at nothing to get what they want. Mark Dawson is the bestselling author of the John Milton, Beatrix Rose and Isabella Rose series, and has sold over 3 million books. He lives in Wiltshire with his family. He lives and works in Melbourne, Australia.

Ben Mantle has illustrated a number of children’s books including the award-winning The Best Birthday Present Ever! and The Best Christmas Present Ever! (Macmillan Children’s Books). Ben lives and works in Brighton.

Fiction UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-019-3 7 July 2022 198x129 mm

Paperback 176 pages 15,000 words Fiction

MY MUM IS A SPY Written by Andy McNab and Jess French Illustrated by Nathan Reed First in a four book series. Exciting collaboration – with each author bringing their own very different expertise to the creative process. Lively and relatable storytelling. You will view your family and pets in a completely new light! My mum is absolutely definitely 100% NOT a spy... When Lucia and her dad come to stay for half term, Idris can’t believe his bad luck. He had prepared himself to share the TV remote and maybe some of his toys – but he hadn’t prepared himself for Lucia. Lucia LOVES spying. She creeps about, listens through doors, scribbles down anything that might be a clue and – worst of all – she is convinced that Idris’ mum is a spy. And that just can’t be true... can it? My Mum Is a Spy is co-written by bestselling authors Andy McNab and Jess French. Andy McNab is a former British Army infantry soldier whose books have sold more than 15 million copies to date. Jess French is a vet, zoologist, TV presenter and children’s author. Nathan Reed is a children’s illustrator whose recent books include Think Big by Kes Gray and the Sam Wu series by Kevin and Katie Tsang.

Fiction 9+

UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-004-9 3 March 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 304 pages 60,000 words Fiction

THE SHIP OF DOOM

BOOK ONE IN THE BUTTERFLY CLUB SERIES Written by M.A. Bennett Cover design by David Dean First in a four-book middle-grade series by the author of the popular YA series, Stags. Rights to Stags have been sold in 13 territories.

COMING SOON: The Mummy’s Curse UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-023-0 13 October 2022

Greenwich, London, 15th February 1894. Luna thinks that an evening at her aunt’s butterfly club sounds deathly boring. But it turns out that the meeting, held in the Butterfly Room at the Greenwich Observatory, is not at all as Luna expects. The Butterfly Club is a society with an unusual secret... they use time travel to plunder the future for wonders. Together with her friends, Konstantin and Aidan, and a clockwork cuckoo, Luna boards the Time Train. The gang travel to 1912 and find themselves aboard a great ship travelling from Southampton to New York. They locate a man called Guglielmo Marconi and his new invention: the wireless radio. But as the ship heads into icy waters, they discover its name: RMS Titanic. Can Luna and the boys save Marconi and his invention from the doomed ship? Can they get the radio back home to the Butterfly Club? And how will their actions change the rest of time? M. A. Bennett was born in the north of England to an English mother and a Venetian father. She loved history so much she studied it at four different universities. She also studied art and worked as an illustrator, an actress and a film reviewer. Now she has her dream job of being a writer and her books have been translated into more than 20 languages. She lives in London – the home of Greenwich Meantime – with one husband, two children and three cats.

Fiction 11+

THE BOY BEHIND THE WALL Written by Maximillian Jones

Constant tension in the writing... feels like danger is around every corner. Firmly rooted in 1960s Berlin but also provokes questions about walls and divisions in the present day. Secret message on the back cover to echo the invisible ink and hidden messages in the story. A gripping duology set around the Berlin Wall. In 1960s Berlin, the Wall is everywhere. It cuts through streets, parks, even houses. Teenagers Harry and Jakob live on either side of the divide. When Jakob finds a message that Harry has sent over the Wall, he sees an opportunity. The boys begin a secret friendship, evading the authorities and sharing truths about their lives in letters.

COMING SOON: Breaking Down The Wall

But Jakob’s plans are bigger and more dangerous and he needs Harry’s help. It’s time to put their friendship to the test. Just how much are they prepared to risk for each other – and for freedom?

UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-021-6 1 September 2022

The Boy Behind The Wall is published under the fictional author name Maximillian Jones. Welbeck and Tibor Jones – a new boutique packager – have developed the series with a team of new writers, who work collaboratively with a creative approach echoing the TV script writing model.

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UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-000-1 14 October 2021 198 x1 29 mm

Paperback 304 pages x,000 words Fiction

Fiction 7+

UK RRP £20.00 978-1-91351-990-2 13 October 2022 235 x 195 mm

Hardback 176 pages (TBC) 40,000 words Classic fiction

AESOP’S FABLES

A ROBERT INGPEN ILLUSTRATED CLASSIC Written by Caroline Lawrence A brand new gift edition of Aesop’s Fables, retold by millioncopy-selling author Caroline Lawrence. With full colour artwork by Han Anderson Award-winning artist, Robert Ingpen. Aesop’s Fables belong to every one of us. They were once simply the words of a slave; a man who lived 600 years before Christ. They were written down by a Greek, and then a Roman, and they spread, like the armies of Rome, across the known world. Each little fable is bound up with 2000 years of wisdom and truth. From these we know that a mouse is too weak to withstand the strength of a lion, yet too mighty to be bound by ropes. We learn that the violence of the North Wind is no match for the gentle beaming of the unrelenting Sun. We know in our hearts that the sheep must push through life, and try to overcome its many dangers, that the wolf will trick and deceive to survive, and that we cannot pretend to understand the logic of the gods if we do not hold ourselves to the same standard. It is a book about what it is to be human, cherished by each generation and passed on to the next. Million-selling author Caroline Lawrence writes with the aim of entertaining children and teaching them. Caroline is best known for her Roman Mysteries series which was televised by the BBC in 2007 and 2008. Filmed in Tunisia, Bulgaria and Malta, it was the most expensive BBC children’s TV series to date. In 2009, Caroline won the Classical Association Prize for ‘a significant contribution to the public understanding of Classics’.

Robert Ingpen was born in 1936 in Geelong, Australia. He studied illustration art and book design at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children’s literature and has been honoured with Membership of the Order of Australia. A worldrenowned artist and author, he has designed, illustrated and written over 100 books. Robert lives and works in Anglesea, near his home town of Geelong.

Fiction

THE ROBERT INGPEN COLLECTION: CHILDREN’S CLASSICS

A truly inspired portfolio of illustrated classics that readers will return to time and time again and re-imagine landscapes where their imaginations run free. Come with us on a journey to worlds within worlds, unleash your imagination and let your love of the classics be re-awakened, nurtured and never disappear.

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THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER UK RRP £20.00 978-1-91351-951-3

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND UK RRP £20.00 978-1-91351-969-8

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS UK RRP £16.99 978-1-91351-964-3

A CHRISTMAS CAROL UK RRP £20.00 978-1-91351-967-4

THE JUNGLE BOOK UK RRP £20.00 978-1-91351-968-1

PETER PAN AND WENDY UK RRP £16.99 978-1-91351-952-0

THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO UK RRP £16.99 978-1-91351-962-9

THE SECRET GARDEN UK RRP £20.00 978-1-91351-966-7

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS UK RRP £20.00 978-1-91351-953-7

THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ UK RRP £20.00 978-1-91351-965-0

JUST SO STORIES UK RRP £16.99 978-1-91351-963-6

TREASURE ISLAND UK RRP £20.00 978-1-91351-950-6

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GULLIVER’S TRAVELS UK RRP £20.00 978-1-91351-944-5 20 September 2021 176 pages 44,000 words

ROBINSON CRUSOE UK RRP £20.00 978-1-91351-943-8 20 September 2021 224 pages 81,000 words

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