Children`s Picture Books 2014/15

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RIGHTS GUIDE
Children’s Picture Books
2014/15
PICTURE BOOKS
CONTENTS
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THE WHALERS
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MR BEAR BRANCHES AND THE CLOUD CONUNDRUM
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ALL MY KISSES
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POPPY WASH
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THE MOOSE IS LOOSE!
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I DON’T WANT TO EAT MY DINNER
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TOP DOG
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FEATHERS FOR PHOEBE
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FIRST DAY
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WHEN I GROW UP
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CHECK ON ME
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I DO IT
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CHEEKY MONKEY
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DINOSAURS LOVE CHEESE
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GOOD DOG, HANK!
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A BEACH THEY CALLED GALLIPOLI
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DIARY OF A WOMBAT
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BABY WOMBAT’S WEEK
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CHRISTMAS WOMBAT
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WOMBAT GOES TO SCHOOL
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WOMBAT WINS
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THE HAIRY NOSED WOMBATS FIND A NEW HOME
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JOSEPHINE WANTS TO DANCE
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PETE THE SHEEP
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QUEEN VICTORIA’S CHRISTMAS
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QUEEN VICTORIA’S UNDERPANTS
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A DAY TO REMEMBER
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A BOY LIKE ME
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QUEEN ALICE’S PALACES
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RUBY RED SHOES
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RUBY RED SHOES GOES TO PARIS
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THE GREATEST MOTHER’S DAY OF ALL
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THE GREATEST FATHER’S DAY OF ALL
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THE EASTER BUNNY’S HELPERS
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EMU’S HALLOWEEN HELPERS
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PICTURE BOOKS
CONTENTS
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THE BUMPER BOOK OF BUMS
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APPLESAUCE AND THE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE
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THERE IS A MONSTER UNDER MY BED WHO FARTS
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THERE IS A MONSTER UNDER MY CHRISTMAS TREE WHO FARTS
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THE PIRATE WHO HAD TO PEE
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YOU ARE A STAR
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TEA WITH MISS TILLY
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THE FAIRY DANCERS
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SCARLETT STARLET
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NOT A CLOUD IN THE SKY
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RUDIE NUDIE
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THE MY SERIES
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THE WHOSE SERIES (FLIP THE FLAP)
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JUST THE WAY WE ARE (WORKING TITLE)
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I GOT THIS HAT
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MIKE I DON’T LIKE
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FEARLESS SERIES
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SYDNEY OF THE ANTARCTIC
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ANTARCTICA: THE HEART OF THE WORLD
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MOOSE ON THE LOOSE
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LEONARD DOESNT DANCE
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THE FEARSOME, FRIGHTENING, FEROCIOUS BOX
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PARSLEY RABBIT’S BOOK ABOUT BOOKS
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GOODNIGHT, MICE!
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BEACH BAG BOOGIE
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NIGHTY NIGHT
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THE LITTLE CROOKED HOUSE
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THE MIDNIGHT FEAST
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TOM GOES TO KINDERGARTEN
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BLACK & WHITE (MANGU & MA)
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THE ANIMAL SOUNDS SERIES
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THE ABC BOOK OF SERIES
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THE ABC BOOK OF NURSERY RHYMES
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THE ABC BOOK OF LULLABIES
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ANGUS & ROBERTSON AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN’S CLASSICS
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SUBAGENTS
PICTURE BOOKS
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PICTURE BOOK
A well-loved Australian Indigenous classic.
Bronwyn Bancroft
The Whalers
6-9
‘The killers get real glad whenever they see the dark fellers killin’ a whale.’
This is the story of the orca, the largest of the dolphin family. Known as killer whales, the orcas’ relationship
with the Aboriginal whalers of Twofold Bay has become legend. The Whalers is told in the lyrical voice of Percy Mumbulla and comes
directly from an oral storytelling tradition and was collected as part of a group of stories and poems by Roland Robinson. With
beautiful illustrations by Bronwyn Bancroft, this book explores the special relationship between orca and whaler.
April 2012 | 32pp | 280 x 215mm | Paperback | ISBN 9780732295318
Rights Held: World English; Translation – all languages
Rights Licensed: Korean (Daeko Co. Ltd)
PICTURE BOOK
Bronwyn Bancroft is a descendant of the Djanbun clan of the Bundjalung nation and is a highly respected, award-winning artist
and children’s book illustrator. Her work is also included in many prestigious galleries around Australia. Roland Robinson was a
distinguished poet and writer. It is believed that his most important work was conducted with various Aboriginal people from New
South Wales, particularly in relation to his collaboration with Percy Mumbulla of the Yuin people.
Join Mr Bear Branches and his best friend, Lintfrey Longfellow,
as they explore the wondrous world around them.
Terri Rose Baynton
4+
Mr Bear Branches and the Cloud Conundrum
Lintfrey Longfellow would love nothing more than to sit among the clouds … But, sadly, clouds just aren’t made for sitting on.
Can Mr Bear Branches find a solution to Lintfrey’s cloud conundrum?
A charming picture book about two lovable new characters who are the very best of friends.
March 2012 | 24pp | 218 x 305mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780733329210
Terri Rose Baynton lives in the beautiful seaside town of Waihi Beach, New Zealand, among good friends, warm waves and a
menagerie of animals. She is a scriptwriter and storyliner for children’s television, working with Weta Productions on Jane and the
Dragon and The WotWots, alongside her father, WotWot creator Martin Baynton.
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PICTURE BOOK
A picture book that would melt even the hardest heart ...
This irresistibly cute story is about a little pig who receives too many kisses
– and what she decides to do with the overflow!
Kerry Brown & Jedda Robaard
All My Kisses
2+
Abby was very kissable. Every night she would be kissed. Once on the end of her nose. Twice on her forehead. And countless times
all over the bottom of her feet …
Abby adores her kisses so much that she keeps them all safe in a special bucket. They’re too precious to pass around at Show and Tell.
And too fragile to send to Grandma for her birthday.
But what happens to kisses when they’re not shared?
A gorgeous picture book about giving and receiving love, from rising star Kerry Brown and bestselling illustrator Jedda Robaard.
June 2014 | 32pp | 244 x 244mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780733330711
PICTURE BOOK
A funny, heart-warming story about friendship, family ...
and dragons.
Kerry Brown & Michelle Pike
Poppy Wash
3+
Poppy has the best job in the world – every day she washes all kinds of dragons at her Dragon Wash.
Poppy loves her job, but most of all she loves the dragons themselves. All that’s missing is a dragon she can call her own …
November 2010 | 32pp | 245 x 252mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780733325212
Kerry Brown (sister to Michelle Pike) is a children’s author, children’s magazine journalist and primary school teacher.
Michelle Pike grew up in Carnarvon, Western Australia. She now resides on the Sunshine Coast. Represented nationally, Michelle is
a self-taught artist drawing inspiration from both her own childhood memories and those currently being formed by her two young
sons.
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PICTURE BOOK
A hilarious rhyming text in the style of Dr Seuss.
Mark Carthew & Matt Stanton
The Moose is Loose!
2-5
‘The moose is loose and so is the goose!’
get them back.
When the animals on the Kalaboo Zoo train break free, it’s up to driver Mac and signalman Bruce to
But these animals are sneaky, slippery and sly … Will Mac and Bruce find a way to get the rowdy crew back on board?
Mark Carthew is an award winning editor, author, and teacher. He is the series editor of the award winning and internationally
regarded illustrated drama script series VoiceWorks and contributing author and editor in the Chatterbox series for Pearson Education.
PICTURE BOOK
By night, Matt Stanton is the illustrator of There is a Monster Under My Bed Who Farts. By day he is the Head of Design at one of
Australia’s leading publishers and an award-winning book designer. His unique illustration style combines hand-drawn images with
digital colouring to create lively and humourous picture books for children. He lives in Sydney with his wife and daughter.
The perfect picture book for parents and caregivers
to help bring some humour and levity to what can often be a real battleground.
David Cornish
I Don’t Want to Eat My Dinner
3+
Rollo doesn’t like eating dinner. It is so BORING and there are always so many more interesting things to do.
But eating well is very important and young children will love to see how Rollo manages to make dinner time one of the most exciting
and adventurous times of the day.
September 2014 | 32pp | 250 x 250mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780732298746
David M. (DM) Cornish is a fantasy author and illustrator and creator of The Monster Blood Tattoo trilogy (Foundling, Lamplighter,
and Factotum) which was a big internatiional success with rights sold to US, UK, France, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy,
Romania, Denmark, Sweden, and Taiwan. The film has been optioned to Jim Henson and Animalogic are involved with the preproduction. David lives in Adelaide, SA.
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PICTURE BOOK
Written with enormous wit and insight, from the delightfully deadpan
Rod Clement, comes a tale about Samson, top dog and corporate
high-flier. Will tickle children and resonate with parents.
Rod Clement
Top Dog
4+
There’s no doubt it’s a dog eat dog environment in the corporate world, but Samson the poodle is up
for the challenge.
In fact, ‘Samson may be the boss, but he’s a good boss.
He rewards his troops well, with a pat on the head, a kind word and every now and then, a little treat (Bone us)’.
August 2014 | 32pp | 295 x 220mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780732298760
PICTURE BOOK
Rod Clement is a renowned author, illustrator and cartoonist. He has written and illustrated Grandad’s Teeth, Just Another Ordinary
Day and Feathers for Phoebe, and illustrated Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu, both written by Sheena Knowles. He is also the
cartoonist for several Australian newspapers. He lives in Sydney, Australia.
A story about a bird who learns that fine feathers
don’t necessarily make fine birds.
Rod Clement
Feathers for Phoebe
3+
Phoebe is small, grey, and ordinary – very ordinary. ‘I want to get noticed!’ she declares.
Zelda is glamorous, talented and famous – and she runs the most popular beauty salon in the forest.
And she’s only too happy to help Phoebe become the bird she’s always wanted to be. First a little feather
headdress, then wing extensions – until Phoebe is transformed into a Diva. She looks gorgeous – but
when she tries to take off, surprises are in store for them both!
Rights Licensed: Korean (Kyowon Co., Ltd.)
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A delightful new picture book about starting school,
with a clever twist all parents will relate to!
Andrew Daddo & Jonathan Bentley
First Day
4+
Are you ready?
It’ll be fun. You’ll meet new friends. New BFFs!
You might have to be a bit brave …
It’s the first day at school. But who is the most nervous about the big day?
December 2013 | 32pp | 244 x 244mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780733331206
Andrew Daddo is an author, columnist, corporate coach, radio broadcaster and TV presenter. He has written 18 books (including
the bestselling Goodnight, Me), has a regular column in Australian Golf Digest and Sydney’s Sun Herald.
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Jonathan Bentley worked as a freelance illustrator for 12 years in England and Australia before joining the Courier Mail as an
editorial illustrator.
The creators of Check on Me and First Day ask a very important question –
What do you want to be when you grow up?
The answers a sure to entertain and amuse parents and kids alike!
When I Grow Up
4+
‘Alright class, today’s question is, when I grow up I want to be a – what?’
When the teacher asks her class what they want to be the answers range from the hilarious to the baffling to the beautiful. But what’s
the best thing to be?
October 2015 | 32pp | 244 x 244mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780733333415
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Check on Me
4-8
A kiss, a cuddle, a drink.
And a story but not just one from a book.
From the team who brought you I Do It, here’s a wonderful way to get your own stories started.
Check on Me will immediately become one of your family’s bedtime favourites!
Rights Licensed: Korean (Kidary Publishing), Portuguese/Brazil (Editora Fundamento)
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I Do It
3-5
Cook.
Drive.
Change a tyre.
Dance.
Some people can do anything - well, almost!
Rights Licensed: Korean (Kidary Publishing)
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Andrew Daddo & Emma Quay
Cheeky Monkey
4-8
From the team who created the award-winning Good Night, Me comes this captivating picture book.
Emma Quay’s delightful and warm illustrations of a family moving through their day bring to life all
the funny and silly names we call our children: cheeky monkey, lucky duck, sweet pea, silly billy and
more. Simply delightful.
July 2008 | 40pp | 250 x 251mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780733321009
Rights Licensed: Korean (Danielstone Kids Publishing Co)
Since 2000, Andrew Daddo has written fourteen books for children, all of them enormous successes. When Andrew isn’t writing or
enjoying family life, he is one of Australia’s most popular television personalities, currently working on The Great Outdoors. Andrew
lives on Sydney’s northern beaches with his wife and three children.
Emma Quay wanted to be a children’s book illustrator from a very early age. After moving from England to Australia in 1993 she
began her illustrating career and has since become one of Australia’s most sought-after picture book artists. She has won numerous
awards, including two CBC nominations, for Bear and Chook and Daddy’s Having a Horse. Emma lives in Sydney with her husband
and two young daughters.
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A delightful picture book about a world of hidden animals
that only a child can see.
Jackie French & Nina Rycroft
Dinosaurs Love Cheese
3+
Giraffes can’t resist the trees,
I like milk and sandwiches …
But who stole the cheese?
Jackie French is one of Australia’s most renowned and best-loved and respected children’s authors.
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Nina Rycroft is the enormously talented illustrator of such titles as No More Kisses, Ballroom Bananza, and Boom Bah.
This is the story of a dog called Hank, who obeys all the rules …
by interpreting them - in his own way ...
Jackie French & Nina Rycroft
Good Dog, Hank!
3+
A very funny and affectionately warm picture book about a dog who is convinced he is doing the right
thing – and a family who love him, no matter what.
Jackie French is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator and the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2014-2015. She is regarded
as one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors, and writes across all genres. In her capacity as Australian Children’s Laureate,
‘Share a Story’ will be the primary philosophy behind Jackie’s two-year term.
Nina Rycroft is the enormously talented illustrator of such titles as No More Kisses, Ballroom Bananza, and Boom Bah.
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AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN’S LAUREATE 2014-15
Jackie French
HarperCollins is delighted to congratulate Jackie French on her appointment to the role of
Australian Children’s Laureate for 2014-15.
Jackie French’s writing career has so far spanned 25 years, 248 wombats, over
140 books, 36 languages, and more than 60 awards in Australia and overseas.
Her books have sold almost 2.5 million copies globally.
‘Share a Story’ will be the primary philosophy behind Jackie’s two-year term. Three key beliefs will
inform her championing of children’s literature:
• Every child has the right to have a book to go to bed with - and a bed to read it in.
• Every child has the right to be taught to read, because without that they have lost the most vital social, educational and
professional communication in the modern world.
• Every child has the right to be guided to the books they need, and the books they will love, in schools, in libraries, and in a
safe place they can call a home.
French will take over from the inaugural Laureate – a position shared between Alison Lester and Boori Monty Pryor – from
February 2014.
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‘Jackie French is one of Australia’s most amazing authors and we are thrilled to see her contribution to Australian storytelling
recognised,’ says HarperCollins chief executive officer James Kellow. ‘We are enormously proud to be her publisher and look forward to
introducing many more Australian children to Jackie’s wonderful and engaging range of books during her tenure.’
An extraordinary exploration of Gallipoli
created by the incredible Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
Jackie French & Bruce Whatley
A Beach They Called Gallipoli
4+
Many books have been written about the battles of Gallipoli; the men who went to war and what they faced, the letters, and the tears
of those left behind.
But this is a book about Gallipoli, the place, and what happened on Gallipoli Beach from April - December 1915.
With beautiful and painterly illustrations by Bruce Whatley this is a book that explores the beach where the battles took place. In
focusing on the actual place of war, the book will also examine many other aspects of WW1, from the soldiers and the conditions
they fought in, to the civilians at home.
This is more than a book about ANZACS; this is a book about and for all of the nationalities who fought at that cove, not matter what
side they were on.
Jackie French is an award-winning writer and the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2014-2015 and in her capacity as Australian
Children’s Laureate, ‘Share a Story’ will be the primary philosophy behind Jackie’s two-year term: www.jackiefrench.com
Bruce Whatley is one of Australia’s most highly regarded and talented authors and illustrators for children, both here and
internationally. In 2002 Bruce paired with author Jackie French and illustrated Diary of a Wombat, whch was the start of an
extraordinary artistic collaboration that sparked many other books: www.brucewhatley.com
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Honour Book 2003 CBCA Book of the Year Awards
Winner of the Booksellers Choice Award,
Australian Booksellers Association
Diary of a Wombat
3+
A delightful and entertaining peek into the life of one very busy wombat!
Monday Morning: Slept. Afternoon: Slept. Evening: Ate. Scratched. Night: Ate.
A typical day. Don’t be fooled. This wombat leads a very busy and demanding life. She wrestles unknown creatures, runs her own
digging business, and most difficult of all – trains her humans. She teaches them when she would like carrots, when she would like
oats and when she would like both at the same time. But these humans are slow learners.
Find out how one wombat – between scratching, sleeping and eating – manages to fit the difficult job of training humans into her
busy schedule.
October 2002 | 32pp | 293 x 217mm | Various
Rights Licensed: UK & Canada (HarperCollins), US (Clarion Books), Simplified Chinese (Kingin Culture (Beijing) Co., Ltd. ), Dutch (Uitgeverij Unieboek | Het Spectrum BV), French (Editions
Albin Michel), German (Gerstenberg Buchverlag), Portuguese/Brazil (Editora Fundamento), Spanish
(Ediciones Castillo)
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Shortlisted in the 2013 YABBA Awards
Baby Wombat’s Week
3+
He sleeps. He eats. He gets bored. He creates havoc wherever he goes!
He’s Mothball’s baby – and he’s even cuter, naughtier and more determined than his mum.
October 2009 | 32pp | 216 x 293mm | Various
Rights Licensed: UK & Canada (HarperCollins), US (Clarion Books), Simplified Chinese (Beijing King
Ear Images Co., Ltd.), French (Editions Albin Michel), German (Gerstenberg Buchverlag), Korean
(Mirae Media and Books)
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It’s Christmas - from a wombat’s point of view.
Christmas Wombat
3+
It’s Christmas! And it’s Christmas for Mothball the Wombat, too.
She eats, she sleeps, she scratches, but on Christmas Eve …
Created by writer Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley, Christmas Wombat is another irresistible picture book by this
extraordinary award-winning pair.
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Rights Licensed: UK & Canada (HarperCollins), US (Clarion Books), Simplified Chinese (Beijing King
Ear Images Co., Ltd.), French (Ane Baté ), German (Gerstenberg Buchverlag)
She eats. She sleeps. She scratches.
She goes to school...
Wombat Goes to School
3+
She sleeps. She eats. She scratches - and finds a hole.
When Mothball discovers a new hole, it unexpectedly leads her to the local school. The children learn that wombats love carrots
and grass, while Mothball learns that lunch boxes contain very few carrots, that sports sheds can be a good place to have a nap, and
that when you’re brown and round, it’s not a good idea to get too close to a ball ...
October 2013 | 32pp | Hardback | ISBN 9780732295493
Rights Licensed: German (Gerstenberg Buchverlag)
Jackie French is one of Australia’s most renowned and best-loved children’s authors.
Bruce Whatley has published a number of bestselling books with HarperCollins including Little White Dogs Can’t Jump. He has also
co-created with Jackie French a number of successful picture books including Diary of a Wombat, Josephine Wants to Dance and Pete
the Sheep.
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From the award-winning, bestselling creators
of Diary of a Wombat
Wombat Wins
3+
Forget Rio and the Olympic Games in 2016, for us it will be about Wombat … winning.
Yes, Mothball has become an athlete, albeit a little accidentally.
In her never-ending quest for carrots Wombat stumbles upon the children at the local school competing in the school sports.
And despite her somewhat limiting physique and lack of training, Mothball manages to go home with a gold medal.
Why puff and pant when you can eat, sleep and scratch?
October 2015 | 32pp | 210mm x 285mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780732299576
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A charmingly humorous picture book for young children
about the endangered hairy-nosed wombat and
the search for a new home for them.
Jackie French & Sue De Gennaro
The Hairy Nosed Wombats Find a New Home
4-8
Once upon a time, deep underground, there was a colony of wonderfully whiskery wombats who all had hairy noses. They lived in
the only home for Hairy-nosed Wombats in the world. Could there ever be another home for Hairy-noses?
Created by wombat-loving and award-winning duo, author and Australian Children’s Laureate Jackie French and illustrator Sue
deGennaro, this is the (almost) true story of how finding a happy new home for Hairy-nosed Wombats helped one of the world’s
most endangered species to breed and thrive again.
All author royalties are being donated towards wombat research and care.
May 2014 | 32pp | 244 x 244mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780732295486
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A sotry about dreams, believing in yourself ...
and a dancing kangaroo.
Josephine wants to Dance
4-9
Josephine is a kangaroo who loves to dance. Her little brother, Joey, tells her that kangaroos don’t dance, they hop - but Josephine
continues to point her toes and leap through the air.
When a ballet troupe comes to town and both the lead ballerina and understudy are injured, Josephine’s talents are called upon to
help save the day. Can she do it and, more importantly, does it matter that she’s a kangaroo?
A very funny picture book that looks at the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams.
Rights Licensed: UK (HarperCollins), US (Abrams Books), Simplified Chinese (Beijing King Ear Images
Co., Ltd.), Japanese (Suzuki Publishing), Korean (Bookhouse Co. Ltd), Portuguese/Brazil (Brinque-Book
Editora de Livros Ltda)
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Pete the Sheep
4-9
The award-winning team behind Diary of a Wombat have joined forces again to create another highly
amusing picture book.
Sean is a shearer and instead of a sheepdog to help him, he’s got a sheep sheep - Pete. After being
rejected by the other shearers and their dogs, Sean and Pete set up a sheep salon in town. Sheep from everywhere arrive to have their
wool shorn in the latest style and even the shearers’ dogs end up arriving for a cut in order to look gorgeous.
Jackie French and Bruce Whatley have created the perfect combination of words and illustrations in this irreverent look at the world
of sheep shearing.
Rights Licensed: UK and Canada (HarperCollins), US (Houghton Mifflin Company), Indonesian (PT
Bhuana Ilmu Populer)
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Queen Victoria’s Christmas
3+
Something strange is happening at the palace and the dogs can’t work it out.
The cooks are busy … are royal visitors arriving?
Mysterious parcels are arriving.
And most curious of all … what is that tree doing in Prince Albert’s study?
From the creators of the delightful Queen Victoria’s Underpants comes the story of the first ‘traditional’ Christmas, complete with a
Christmas tree and presents for the family, as seen from the point of view of Queen Victoria’s dogs.
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Queen Victoria’s Underpants
4+
A very funny story about the most famous underwear in the British Empire.
Meet Lizzy, whose family are in the clothing industry. Very few people probably know that Queen
Victoria made the wearing of underpants popular. At the beginning of her reign very few women
wore them. But Queen Victoria made tartans, perambulators and chloroform fashionable. By the
time she died just about every woman in Britain wore underpants like hers.
Rights Licensed: UK (HarperCollins), Korean (Yes Dream)
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Jackie French & Mark Wilson
A Day to Remember
7-12
Anzac Day is the day when we remember and honour ANZAC traditions down the ages, from the
first faltering march of wounded veterans in 1916 to the ever-increasing numbers of their descendants
who march today.
Containing references to the many places the ANZACs have fought, and the various ways in which
they keep the peace and support civilians in war-torn parts of the world today, this is a picture book
that looks not only at traditions, but also the effects of war.
Jackie French is one of Australia’s most renowned and best-loved and respected children’s authors.
Mark Wilson is a respected painter and children’s book illustrator who exhibits regularly. He also plays drums in a number of bands
and is a long-time supporter of the Wilderness Society.
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Libby Hathorn & Bruce Whatley
A Boy Like Me
7+
‘Peace can be found and touched and heard.
I know I’ll always find you, brave and welcome bird …’
Fragile and sometimes fleeting, peace can be sought and found in all of us. A Boy Like Me is a beautiful and inspiring story about finding peace no matter who, or where, we are.
May 2012 | 32pp | 262 x 220mm | Various
Libby Hathorn is the celebrated author of more than fifty children’s books, some of which have been translated, as well as adapted
for opera, stage and screen. Her work has won honours in Australia as well as in the United States, United Kingdom and Holland.
Bruce Whatley is one of Australia’s best-loved and most talented children’s book illustrators. Both Libby and Bruce have won
numerous awards for their work.
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Queen Alice’s palace was gilded and grand ...
Juliette MacIver & Lucia Masciullo
Queen Alice’s Palaces
3+
Lovely Queen Alice has the finest palace in the land. So fine, in fact, that cunning Sir Hugh tries to trick
her into building one for him too! But has he met his match in the whimsical, good-hearted Alice?
A fabulously fun rhyming tale from rising star Juliette MacIver and award-winning illustrator Lucia Masciullo.
Juliette MacIver is a former musician who lives in Wellington, New Zealand. Her previous picture books include Marmaduke Duck
and the Marmalade Jam (shortlisted for the NZ Post Children’s Book Awards) and Tom and the Dragon.
Lucia Masciullo is the brilliantly talented and award-winning illustrator of Come Down, Cat, The Accidental Princess and The Boy
and the Toy. She lives in Queensland.
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Kate Knapp
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Ruby Red Shoes
4+
Ruby Red Shoes lives in a colourful caravan with her grandmother.
Ruby is gentle and kind and cares for all living things, including plants and trees, animals and people.
Ruby is also particularly fond of strawberry jam and peppermint tea.
From author-illustrator Kate Knapp comes this beautifully illustrated and charming picture book about Ruby,
a very aware hare. Visit www.red-shoes-news.blogspot.com for more news of Ruby.
Illustrator and artist Kate Knapp graduated from the Queensland College of Art in 1990 and started her business, Twigseeds, in the
mid-1990s. Twigweeds is famous for its delightful characters and Kate produces art prints, cards, stationery and books. Kate opened
a gallery in Brisbane from 1998-2002 and then sold artwork online and began licensing projects with Playgro and John Sands.
Kate Knapp
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Ruby Red Shoes Goes to Paris
4+
Ruby and her grandmother Babushka are off to Paris for a holiday!
When they arrive they go and meet Babushka’s brother, Monsieur Gaspar Galushka, who loves hats as much
as Ruby loves red shoes. And with Monsieur is his grandson, Felix, who becomes Ruby’s guide while she is in
Paris.
that Paris has to offer.
Together the two young hares zip around Paris on Felix’s racy red scooter, taking in all of the beautiful sights
It is the adventure of a lifetime, filled with memories that Ruby will treasure forever.
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From the author of True Blue Santa a refreshing take on a truly Aussie Mother’s day.
Anne Mangan & Tamsin Ainslie
The Greatest Mother’s Day of All
4+
A delightfully funny and heartwarming take on a typical family’s celebration of Mother’s Day with
presents, breakfast in bed … and all the ensuing mess, fun and good intentions gone astray that will
be familiar to so many mothers.
And coming soon, a companion title that focuses on dads – and one dad in particular who miscalculates Father’s Day, but isn’t
disappointed when the big day arrives!
April 2012 | 32pp | 227 x 231mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780732293345
PICTURE BOOK
The Greatest Father’s Day of All
4+
A companion title for The Greatest Mother’s Day of All that focuses on dads – and one dad in particular
who miscalculates Father’s Day, but isn’t disappointed when the big day arrives!
Anne Mangan was born in London and migrated with her family to Australia when she was two. Anne now lives in Bendigo,
Victoria, with her husband and three children and is currently employed as a social worker, while studying law part-time.
Tamsin Ainslie is an illustrator based in Murwillumbah, Northern NSW, where she lives with her daughters Olympia and Matilda,
their dog Peggy and Olympia’s little mouse, Tracey. She has illustrated a number of picture books, including Count My Kisses Little
One and One Sheep, Two Sheep.
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A delightful Australian book for Easter.
The Easter Bunny’s Helpers
3+
The Easter Bunny needs help delivering the Easter eggs this year and who better to help him than
some Australian animals?
PICTURE BOOK
A terrifyingly delightful picture book from the author of
True Blue Santa and The Greatest Mother’s Day of All.
Emu’s Halloween Helpers
4+
Emu wants to have a truly terrifying Halloween party but is worried that it will be as scary as a lamington.
Luckily her friends are there to ensure that Emu has the most spooktacular night of the year.
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PICTURE BOOK
Children of all ages will love the cheeky, rhythmical text
and bound-to-be-hilarous illustrations.
Ruthie May
The Bumper Book of Bums
2+
Wobbly bum. Cute bum.
Thunder bum. Skinny bum.
Can’t get through the door bum.
Hairy bum. Potty bum.
Flat bum. Runaway bum.
Tickety-boo, princess bum.
Horsey bum. Saddle bum.
Mum’s bum. Dad’s bum.
Grandpa’s bum. Granny’s bum.
Naughty little boy’s bum …
A hilarious picture book which celebrates bottoms of all types, shapes and sizes!
February 2015 | 32pp | 224 x 224mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780733332197
PICTURE BOOK
Ruthie May is the author of the picture book Count my Kisses, Little One (illustrated by Tamsin Ainslie) and Stew a Cockatoo: My
Aussie Cookbook (illustrated by Leigh Hobbs). She lives in Sydney.
Shortlisted for the CBCA Awards for
Book of the Year Early Childhood.
Glenda Millard & Stephen King
Applesauce and the Christmas Miracle
3+
This beautiful tale is a clever and whimsical take on the Christmas story – from the bestselling author-illustrator team of Glenda
Millard and Stephen Michael King.
Applesauce is convinced that there can be no Christmas this year – her heart, where Christmas comes from, is as small as a gumnut
and there was no Christmas in it at all. But then something special happens and Applesauce discovers that Christmas does not
need to be all about glitzy decorations, fancy foods and expensive presents. It does indeed come from the heart.
This heart-warming, CBC-shortlisted picture book is guaranteed to become a family favourite this Christmas.
Glenda Millard has published more than a dozen books for children and young adults, many of them with ABC Books, most
recently, Perry Angel’s Suitcase. The Naming of Tishkin Silk was shortlisted for the 2004 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards and was an
Honour book in the CBCA Children’s Book of the Year Awards. Layla, Queen of Hearts was shortlisted in the CBCA Children’s Book
of the Year Awards and winner of the Children’s Book Category, 2007 QLD Premier’s Literary Awards.
Stephen Michael King is one of the most sought-after and admired illustrators for children. His gentle, whimsical drawings have
brought to life many picture books, including Mutt Dog The Man Who Loved Boxes and Where Does Thursday Go. He has been
shortlisted 4 times in the CBC Book of the Year Awards. He is a full-time illustrator, author and designer. He lives in Newcastle, NSW.
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Tim Miller & Matt Stanton
There is a Monster Under My Bed Who Farts
2+
Everyone says, ‘It wasn’t me!’ But what if it REALLY wasn’t you?
What if it was the monster who lives under your bed?
How much trouble can one little monster cause...
From two amazing new talents comes a hilarious picture book that’s guaranteed to be a runaway hit with both young and old. The
funniest book since The Mole Who Knew it was None of His Business!
Matt Stanton is a 27-year-old creative farter. With a wealth of knowledge and experience about farting and drawing – he has been
doing both since he was in nappies. When he’s not coming up with new entries for his personal fart chart, Matt works as an Art
Director for one of Australia’s leading publishers.
Tim Miller is also 27 and a fartaholic. He has dedicated his wonderful way with words to finding as many farting adjectives as
humanly possible. By day Tim is the Children’s Marketing Executive at one of Australia’s leading publishers. There Is A Monster Under
My Bed Who Farts is his autobiography.
PICTURE BOOK
How much trouble can one little monster cause?
There is a Monster Under My Christmas Tree
Who Farts
2+
The sequel to the hilarious There is a Monster Under My Bed Who Farts.
How much trouble can one little monster cause at Christmas time?
PICTURE BOOK
The Pirate Who Had to Pee
2+
A hilarious new picture book from the bestselling creators of There Is A Monster Under My Bed Who
Farts.
Pirate Pete had to pee.
As he sailed across the ocean…
The toilet is broken onboard Captain Bones’ ship and Pirate Pete needs to pee!
It’s a race back to town across a vast amount of water.
But with all the splashing, dripping and swirling, will Pete be able to hang on?
Another fabulously funny picture book from the creators of There Is A Monster Under My Bed Who Farts. Guaranteed to make little
ones wet their pants with laughter!
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Michael Parker & Judith Rossell
You Are a Star
4+
Take a trip out of this world, into the sky, past the moon and through the universe to find out how we
are all made of stars. This is science, but not as you know it … Mesmerising.
‘This is a beautiful, reassuring story with calming words and comforting illustrations perfect for a
child’s bedtime.’ Kids’ Book Review
‘The idea that we are all made of stars … is a fantastic thought and a brilliant idea to carry through
our lives. But more, the book is a call to exploration and discovery: “Come and see”. And it conveys the message that life is wonderful
and miraculous. A fantastic message to give to children starting on their journey through life.’ Sydney Observatory
Rights Licensed: US (Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd.), Simplified Chinese (Lijiang Publishing Limited),
Portuguese/Brazil (Editora Fundamento)
Michael Parker studied law and worked (extremely briefly) in corporate litigation before seeing the light and retraining to teach
English. He currently coordinates English at a school in Sydney. He has lived with the Japanese mafia and climbed to Camp One on
Mount Everest in Tibet. His first novel, Doppelganger, for young adults, was shortlisted in the NSW Premier’s Awards.
Judith Rossell worked as a CSIRO scientist, for a cotton spinning company, and studied textile design in Scotland before becoming
a fulltime illustrator.
PICTURE BOOK
Justine Payen & Philip Webb
Tea with Miss Tilly
4+
When you take afternoon tea with Miss Tilly, there is no knowing where you will end up: from
ancient Egypt to outer space, via Atlantis and Loch Ness …
What is for sure is that you’ll have one helluva ride and a generous helping of fun!
Rights Licensed: Korean (Dadam Education)
This is Justine Payen’s first book. Philip Webb is an award-winning illustrator whose work includes the beloved Piggity Wiggity.
PICTURE BOOK
Natalie Jane Prior & Cheryl Orsini
The Fairy Dancers
4+
For every little girl who loves to dance, comes a very beautiful book about three little fairies.
Three little fairies who love to dance are so excited about their first real concert!
But will stage-fright get the better of them?
October 2015 | 48pp | 230 x 163mm | Paperback | ISBN 9780733333576
Natalie Jane Prior is the award-winning author of numerous books for children and young adults. Her work includes the classic
picture book The Paw (illustrated by Terry Denton) and the internationally-successful fantasy series, Lily Quench. She lives in Brisbane
with her husband, young daughter and two long-haired red miniature Dachshunds called Rupert and Jasmine.
Cheryl Orsini is the illustrator of more than a dozen picture books and novels. Her work appears in Gardening Australia Magazine,
Vogue Kids, and The Australian Woman’s Weekly. Cheryl lives in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
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A gorgeous new picture book for every little girl who loves to dance.
Emma Quay
2+
Scarlett Starlet
Scarlett loved to dance.
The moment she hopped out of bed,
she was dancing.
She high-kicked to the kitchen,
flew to the fridge,
and twirled to the table ...
PICTURE BOOK
Emma Quay
Not a Cloud in the Sky
3+
Bird had been flying for such a long time.
Sometimes everything looked the same all over.
Nothing different. Nothing at all.
Apart from the odd cloud …
A beautiful new picture book about how finding a friend can change the shape of a day.
April 2013 | 32pp | 305 x 219mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780733330919
PICTURE BOOK
Rights Licensed: Korean (Kookmin Books Co Ltd)
Winner of Book of the Year for Younger Children in the
2012 Australian Book Industry Awards and shortlisted in the
2012 Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards
Emma Quay
Rudie Nudie
2+
One, two Rudie Nudie, Rudie Nudie in the bath …
Emma Quay captures all the joy and energy of childhood in this irresistible rhyming tale. With its charming illustrations and lively
text, Rudie Nudie is destined to become an instant family favourite!
Rights Licensed: Korean (Hansel Gyoyook Publishing Co. Ltd)
Emma Quay wanted to be a children’s book illustrator from a very early age. After moving from England to Australia in 1993, she
began her illustrating career and has since become one of Australia’s most sought-after picture book artists. She has won numerous
awards, including the 2010 CBC Early Childhood Book of the Year for Bear and Chook by the Sea (written by Lisa Shanahan).
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The MY series
PICTURE BOOK
Jeannette Rowe
My Big Sister
2-5
Flip the flaps to reveal why big sisters are so special.
A fun book to read aloud and share.
By the author of the bestselling Whose series.
Add a photo of your big sister to make this book complete.
August 2008 | 16pp | 185 x 210mm | Paperback | ISBN 9780733323713
Rights Licensed: Simplified Chinese (East China Normal University Press), Korean (The ChoiceMaker
Pty Ltd/Inter Australia Co)
Jeannette Rowe is the ABC Books’ bestselling Australian pre-school author and illustrator. Her books have sold well over three
million copies worldwide in twenty territories.
Other titles in the series:
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The WHOSE series
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Jeannette Rowe
Whose Bottom?
2-5
Another colourful addition to Jeanette Rowe’s bestselling Whose? series where children flip the flaps
to discover who belongs to the different bottoms shown on each page.
Whose bottom can you see?
Whose bottom can it be?
Rights Licensed: Korean (The ChoiceMaker Pty Ltd/Inter Australia Co), Vietnamese (Kim Dong
Publishing House)
Jeannette Rowe is the ABC Books’ bestselling Australian pre-school author and illustrator. Her books have sold well over three
million copies worldwide in twenty territories.
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A fabulously fun, heartwarming picture book for the MODERN FAMILY generation
Jessica Shirvington
Just the Way We Are (working title)
2-5
Meet Anna, Chiara, Henry, Jack and Lucy.
Their families might not look like your family, but that’s okay …
They’re perfect, just the way they are!
Rights Held: World English; Translation – all languages, ex German
Jessica Shirvington lives in Sydney with her husband of ten years, FOXTEL presenter and former Olympic sprinter Matt Shirvington,
and their two daughters. She has previously founded and run a coffee distribution company, Stella Imports, in London, and been
involved in managing the restaurants Fuel Bistro, Tow Bar and MG Garage in Sydney. She is currently a full-time mum, author and
co-director in the company MPS Investments Pty Ltd.
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Jol and Kate Temple & Jon Foye
PICTURE BOOK
I Got This Hat
4-8
From the team that made Parrot Carrot comes a very clever and funny rhyming tale about the
surprisingly large world of hats.
I got this hat in China
I got this hat from a miner
I got this hat from a deep-sea diver
I got this hat from a racing-car driver…
Hats. Only the headless dislike them. Everyone else loves wearing them! In this fun title we take a peek at the world around us
through the playful medium of hats.
Kate and Jol Temple enjoying wearing hats together. This is their second children’s book. When they came up with their first, Parrot
Carrot, Jol was in a fedora, Kate was in a fez. They also wear thinking caps when they write ads for various Australian ad agencies.
When living in San Francisco they bought a hat from an ex-girlfriend of Clint Eastwood. They now call St Kilda home, where they
often wear hats with their son Arlo.
Jon Foye is a big fan of the raccoonskin cap. He wore one continually while illustrating his first book Parrot Carrot. He only takes it
off to go to work as a senior creative at a Sydney ad agency.
PICTURE BOOK
Toddlers love saying ‘no!’ and ‘don’t like!’
This picture book zeroes in on this universal toddler stage
in a funny, delightful way. Every parent will relate.
Jol and Kate Temple & Jon Foye
Mike I Don’t Like
2+
Meet Mike. There’s a few things he doesn’t like. They include:
Carrots.
Gibbons squawking.
This silly book for babies!
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Winner, CBCA Junior Judges Children’s Choice Award, Picture Book, 2010
Winner, KOALA Award, Picture Book, 2010; Winner, YABBA Award, Picture Book, 2010
Winner, COOL Award, Picture Book, 2010; Winner, KROC Award, Picture Book, 2010
Shortlisted, Children’s Book Council Book of the Year Awards, Early Childhood, 2010
Colin Thompson & Sarah Davis
Fearless
4+
When a new baby is born it’s difficult to tell if it will grow up to be big or small or brave or scared of the dark and spiders. So
sometimes babies get the wrong name.
It’s the same with dogs.
So when the Claybourne-Willments, who should have been called the Smiths, got Fearless as a little puppy, it seemed a good name
for him. Except Fearless wasn’t.
How does Fearless finally live up to his name? By accident, of course!
PICTURE BOOK
Rights Licensed: Chinese Complex (Youth Culture Enterprise), Portuguese/Brazil (Editora Fundamento)
In the delightful follow-up to the multi-award-winning picture book,
everyone’s favourite bulldog discovers what it really means
to be in love …
Fearless in Love
4+
The only thing Fearless can remember his mother telling him was, ‘Life is much nicer if you love everyone.’
But loving everyone is much more complicated than Fearless had anticipated. Until he meets Primrose …
February 2012 | 32pp | 217 x 303mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780733329517
Rights Licensed: Chinese Complex (Youth Culture Enterprise)
PICTURE BOOK
Fearless and Sons and Daughter
4+
In Fearless in Love, Fearless met Primrose, and it was love at first sight …
Now Fearless and Primrose have puppies. While most of the litter go to good families, Fearless Jnr stays
home with Mum and Dad.
But unlike his dad, Fearless Jnr isn’t afraid of anything … until he gets in over his head. It’s Fearless to the rescue! But can a bulldog
that’s scared of everything save his son?
Sep 2014 | 32pp | 210 x 297mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780733330872
Colin Thompson is an internationally recognised author and illustrator who has won many awards for his words and pictures. His
title Dust (ABC Books) was awarded Honour Book in the 2007 Children’s Book Council awards.
Sarah Davis is a relative newcomer to Australian children’s books, although she has been exhibiting her artwork for some time. She
collaborated with Sue Whiting on Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (New Frontier) and Mending Lucille, written by Jennifer Poulter
(Lothian) (for which she won the CBC Crichton Award 2009).
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A heartwarming story which introduces young children
to the icy beauty of the Antarctic
Coral Tulloch
Sydney of the Antarctic
2+
Sydney Walton Mouse dreams of a life of adventure. Most of all, he wants to go to Antarctica, where it is wild, and white and
wonderful.
Then one day, Sydney’s dream comes true. But when the great Russian icebreaker sails away without him, Sydney is all alone in the
Antarctic wilderness. Together with his new friends Sydney embarks on the greatest adventure of his life ...
Based on a true story, this tale of loss and belonging is reminiscent of Scott’s adventures in the Antarctic. Coral Tulloch has created
a story that will engage the hearts and minds of children of all ages.
Coral Tulloch has worked in fiction and non-fiction on over fifty books for children for trade and educational publishers in Australia
and internationally. A recipient of an Antarctic Arts Fellowship, Coral researched, wrote and illustrated a factual work based on her
experiences, titled Antarctica: The Heart of the World (ABC Books). Antarctica which won The Environment Award for Children’s
Literature in 2004. Since then, her love for the Antarctic has continued, voyaging several times back to the continent as artist-inresidence on tourism expeditions. She lives in Hobart, Tasmania, with her husband, Peter, and daughter Tully.
PICTURE BOOK
Coral Tulloch
Antarctica: The Heart of the World
3+
Antarctica is the highest, driest, windiest, coldest, cleanest, most isolated and most peaceful continent on
Earth. It is a continent of wilderness, a place of enormous size and energy, of constant change and of great
and rare beauty. To enter into Antarctica is to enter into a powerhouse, into the very heart of our Earth.
Children can undertake their own journey to Antarctica with this comprehensive and highly illustrated
guide. Learn about Antarctica’s unique geography, its captivating animal and plant life, its history of
human exploration and scientific research. Discover what it’s like to live in an Antarctic station and how to
survive on the ice. Read interviews with people who have worked in Antarctica as chefs, electricians, ice pilots, scientists and more.
January 2003 | 48pp | Hardback | ISBN 9780733309120
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A beautiful new picture book by Scott Tulloch.
Scott Tulloch
Moose on the Loose
4+
Moose on the Loose!
If you could have any pet in the world what would it be?
Willy can think of all kinds of cool pets he’d like to have but they’re either too big, or too small, or
too smelly, or too extinct! But there’s one pet Willy can’t live without and that’s the fabulous Mr Moose. Mr Moose lives in Willy’s
bedroom and has a special job that only Willy knows about.
Scott Tulloch is a professional artist and illustrator who lives and works in Martinborough, New Zealand.
PICTURE BOOK
Frances Watts
Leonard Doesn’t Dance
4+
All the birds are excited about the Big Bird Ball – except Leonard.
His warble-warble waltz with the magpies is more wobble-wobble, and his caw-caw can can with the crows is a can’t can’t.
The seagulls are spinning, the rosellas are rocking and you should see the flamingo go-go-go.
Everyone is jumping and jiving, but not Leonard. Leonard doesn’t dance.
Then an expected encounter changes everything…
Frances Watts was born in Lausanne, Switzerland and moved to Sydney when she was three. She worked as a bookseller and editor
for nearly ten years before she began her writing career. Her first picture book, Kisses for Daddy (illustrated by David Legge), was an
Honour Book 2006 CBCA Awards and has sold thousands of copies around the world. Her next two picture books with David Legge,
Parsley Rabbit’s Book about Books and Captain Crabclaw’s Crew, both won accolades in the CBCA Awards. Goodnight, Mice! with Judy
Watson won the 2012 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for children’s fiction. Frances lives in Sydney’s inner west.
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Frances Watts & David Legge
4+
PICTURE BOOK
The Fearsome, Frightening, Ferocious Box
At first your eyes will not believe,
Such terrors they can scarce conceive,
But come, look closely; you will see
Horrific creatures just like me.
Open the box, if you dare,
But danger lies within: Beware!
From the award-winning duo who brought you Kisses For Daddy and Captain Crabclaw’s Crew comes a fearsome, frightening,
ferocious tale for the very brave of heart …
PICTURE BOOK
Frances Watts & David Legge
Parsley Rabbit’s Book about Books
3-7
Celebrate the joy of reading and begin a lifelong love of books with the delightful Parsley Rabbit and
his pesky little brother, Basil.
Lively and entertaining, it features a remarkably clever and handsome rabbit and is full of fun, flaps
to flip, and questions to share.
Parsley introduces children to books from the cover, to the imprint page to the title page, formats,
style and more and takes the reader on a hilarious and stimulating journey through the world of books.
Rights Licensed: Danish (Turbine Forlaget), French (Broquet Inc.), Korean (Forever Books), Spanish
(Editorial Heliasta unaLuna), Swedish (Turbine Forlaget)
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Winner of the 2012 Prime Minister’s Literary Award
for Children’s Fiction
A CBCA Notable Book
Frances Watts & Judy Watson
Goodnight, Mice!
2+
Kiss Dad once.
Cuddle Mum twice.
‘Goodnight, Mum and Dad.’
‘Goodnight, mice.’
It’s time to say goodnight – but the four cheeky mice skittering, scampering and scurrying to bed don’t seem very sleepy!
This warm, affectionate story is the perfect bedtime book for the whole family to share.
Rights Licensed: Turkish (Arkadas)
Frances Watts was born in Lausanne, Switzerland and moved to Sydney when she was three. She worked as a bookseller and editor
for nearly ten years before she began her writing career. Her first picture book, Kisses For Daddy (illustrated by David Legge), was an
Honour Book 2006 CBCA Awards and has sold thousands of copies around the world. Her next two picture books with David Legge,
Parsley Rabbit’s Book about Books and Captain Crabclaw’s Crew, both won accolades in the CBCA Awards. She is also the author of
the Extraordinary Ernie series for younger readers, and The Gerander Trilogy which follows the adventures of four plucky mice.
PICTURE BOOK
Lindsay Wood & Rebekah Holguin
Beach Bag Boogie
3+
A holiday feeling tingles over his skin, and a jig-jiggling urge to get dancing sets in …
Jasper is camping with his family at the beach. When he wakes up in a tent, at first he doesn’t remember
where he is, but soon the various sights and sounds of a day at the beach make him dance with joy.
This delightful picture book captures the quintessential kid’s summer holiday spent at the beach. With a catchy repetitive structure,
it will have children chanting along as it is read to them, and a ‘jig-jiggling urge to dance’ will set in! Former Weta Workshop artist
Rebekah Holguin matches vibrant illustrations to the infectious, energetic text.
December 2011 | 32pp | 210 x 278mm | Paperback | ISBN 9781869509033
Lindsay Wood is the author of junior fiction title This Way Up.
Rebekah Holguin is an exciting new talent, whose excellence was spotted by Weta Workshop when they signed her up after a school
work placement. She is now based in the US.
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Margaret Wild & Kerry Argent
PICTURE BOOK
Nighty Night
3+
It’s bedtime for the little farm animals.
But their mums and dads are in for a BIG surprise when they come to say ‘Nighty night’!
‘Great for reading aloud, with gloriously witty, vivid illustrations.’ Kerry White, Bookphilenewsletter
February 2002 | 40pp | 231 x 267mm | Paperback | ISBN 9780733309656
Rights Licensed: Greek (Aesop Publishing), Korean (Mirae Media & Books, Inc)
Margaret Wild is a multi-award-winning author of many children’s picture books.
After spending 8 years as Art Director for Omnibus Books, Kerry Argent is now a freelance designer and book illustrator. Originally
from Adelaide, Kerry now lives in Brisbane.
PICTURE BOOK
Margaret Wild & Jonathan Bentley
The Little Crooked House
3+
So with a creak and a groan, the little crooked house heaved itself up, and took a step.
One step, two steps, three steps, four.
In a lively retelling of the famous nursery rhyme, Margaret Wild introduces a new twist. Energetic
watercolours by Jonathan Bentley team with a wonderful story, in which the crooked man and his
crooked companions finally find a real home. Yippe-yi-yay!
‘Books such as this, with their fun and inviting nature, motivate children to read. It will be remembered by many in the years to come as
a firm favourite.’ Magpies
January 2005 | 40pp | 245 x 252mm | Hardback | ISBN 9780733315824
Jonathan Bentley worked as a freelance illustrator for 12 years in England and Australia before joining the Courier Mail as an
editorial illustrator.
Once, there was a crooked man,
and he walked a crooked mile.
And they all lived together
in a little crooked house.
He found a crooked sixpence
beside a crooked stile.
He bought a crooked cat,
which found a crooked mouse.
But one day, it rained and rained and rained.
The river rose up and ﬂowed swiftly —
One summer evening, the crooked man said, “Here we will not
be shaken to bits, or buried in sand, or washed away by the river.
Here we are safe, and here we will stay for ever and ever.”
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Margaret Wild & Ann James
3+
PICTURE BOOK
The Midnight Feast
Baby Brenda and her gang meet up with Baby Mario and his gang at The Midnight Cafe for a wild time of
dancing, playing, and feasting.
November 2002 | 32pp | 281 x 206mm | Paperback | ISBN 9780733307898
Rights Licensed: Korean (Hansol Gyoyook Publishing Co. Ltd)
Ann James is a popular award-winning illustrator of many children’s books. She runs Books Illustrated in Melbourne, a dedicated
children’s bookshop and gallery.
At midnight when absolutely anything can happen,
Baby Brenda bounces out of bed.
Then they see the
jelly.
‘Wibble wobble?’ asks Baby Mario.
‘Wibble wobble!’ says Baby Brenda.
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Baby Brenda opens the door to the fridge.
‘Yum!’ she says, and ﬁlls up her backpack.
PICTURE BOOK
Margaret Wild & David Legge
Tom Goes To Kindergarten
3+
Tom can’t wait to start kindergarten! At long last, the big day arrives, and Tom’s whole family goes with him
to kindergarten. But, suddenly, he doesn’t want them to leave ... So Daddy Bear, Mummy Bear and Baby stay
to play – and wish they could go to kindergarten, too!
January 1999 | 32pp | 286 x 227mm | Paperback | ISBN 9780733306761
Rights Licensed: Korean (Joongang Publishing Co. Ltd.)
Margaret Wild is a multi-award-winning author. She has written more than 40 picture books for children and has also written for
young adults. Margaret is one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors and has been published widely overseas as well.
David Legge is an award-winning illustrator.
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BOARD BOOK
A delightful first-focus board book for babies,
featuring stunning black-and-white photos
Megan Bowers-Vette
Black & White (Mangu & Ma)
0-2
From 0-2 years, black and white imagery can help your baby focus and improve their concentration.
Even newborns less than three months old can see black and white images clearer than anything else.
This beautiful black and white photographic collection of images will be one you will love to share with your baby. Produced as a
sturdy board book this book will withstand repeated readings and is small enough for little hands to hold.
October 2012 | 16pp | 145 x 145mm | Board Book | ISBN 9781869509958
Megan Bowers-Vette is a talented photographer whose passion for her young baby led her to develop the stunning black and white
images used in Mangu and Ma.
The ANIMAL SOUNDS series
Alison Lester
BOARD BOOK
Hoot
0-3
I see a snowy owl
against the inky blue.
What do you say, snowy owl?
Hoot, hoot, hoot!
June 2013 | 8 spreads | 150 x 190mm | Board Book | ISBN 9780733330438
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BOARD BOOK
Helen Martin, Judith Simpson & Cheryl Orsini
The ABC Book of Seasons
2+
Seasons come … Seasons go … Sun shines … Winds blow … Rain falls … Plants grow…
From the bestselling authors of The ABC Book of Cars, Trains, Boats and Planes comes a glorious
hardback picture book which celebrates the joys of each season. From Autumn’s ‘red, yellow, brown’
leaves to Winter’s ‘sparkly cold snow’, the text also introduces children to the concept of weather and
its changing patterns. Beautifully illustrated in a retro style, this is the perfect book to share with young children to inspire a delight
in nature and its cycles.
February 2014 | 16 spreads | Hardback | ISBN 9780733331954
Helen Martin is an award-winning writer and director. She has been an early childhood producer on TV programs such as Play
School and Hi-5.
Judith Simpson is an experienced and award-winning author for very young children.
Cheryl Orsini is a Sydney-based illustrator of more than twenty children’s books.
BOARD BOOK
Various
The ABC Book of Nursery Rhymes
0-4
Showcases well-loved nursery rhymes such as Baa Baa Black Sheep, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and This Little
Pig Went to Market along with illustrations from some of Australia’s favourite children’s book illustrators.
August 2006 | 13 spreads | 190 x 144mm | Board Book | ISBN 9780733318368
Features the work of Kerry Argent, Jonathan Bentley, Kim Gamble, Wayne Harris, Ann James, Stephen Michael King, David
Legge, Alison Lester, Andrew McLean, Patricia Mullens, Kilmeny Niland, Donna Rawlins and Julie Vivas.
BOARD BOOK
Various
The ABC Book of Lullabies
0-4
Rock-a-bye baby, in the tree top …
A wonderful treasury of children’s lullabies, beautifully illustrated by thirteen of Australia’s top illustrators.
March 2012 | 13 spreads | 190 x 151mm | Board Book | ISBN 9780733330803
Features the work of Tamsin Ainslie, Jonathan Bentley, Gaye Chapman, Janine Dawson, Wayne Harris, Ann James, Stephen
Michael King, Alison Lester, Caroline Magerl, Kilmeny Niland, Cheryl Orsini, Anna Pignataro and Emma Quay.
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A&R Australian Children’s Classics
Australia’s first publisher, Angus & Robertson, now an imprint of HarperCollins, published many classic
children’s titles.
These include such favourites as A Little Bush Maid by Mary Grant Bruce, The Silver Brumby by Elyne
Mitchell, The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie by May Gibbs, Blinky Bill by Dorothy Wall, The
Muddle-Headed Wombat by Ruth Park with illustrations by Noela Young, The Magic Pudding by Norman
Lindsay and many more.
Internationally acclaimed and sold, many have been made into feature films.
Rights information is available on request.
We invite you to visit our website www.harpercollins.com.au for further information.
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
If you are interested in any of the titles in this Rights Guide or
would like further information, please contact us:
Elizabeth O’Donnell
International Rights Manager
HarperCollins Publishers (ANZ)
t: +61 2 9952 5475
e: [email protected]
HarperCollins Publishers Australia
Level 13, 201 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000
PO Box A565, Sydney South NSW 1235
AUSTRALIA
HarperCollins Publishers New Zealand
Unit D1, 63 Apollo Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0627
PO Box 1, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140
NEW ZEALAND
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